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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

FOUR ScoRE.-The following congratulatory
lines were sent by Boston friend to Mr.. Horace
Strickland of Bradford, formerly representative
at Montpelier, June 9th, his eightieth birthday;
Now June in youthful freshness blooms;
In comedy trailing robes address,
with Ivy twined. her noiseess steps
All Natures life and beauty bless.
Her hands with smiling hopes are filled.
Her robes dinuse aromas wide;
Arrayed in beauty, laurel-crowned
She comes queenly winsome bride.
How At in presence such to note
The birthday Of peaceful life,
The tenor OF whose way
Avoids corrodng and strife.
The four score years full to-day
The Lord with scripture measure" round;
At evening time may there be Light
Life close with peace and promise crowned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

HARDwIcK.-The freeze and frost of the 9th and
7th did considerable damage to crops sufficiently
advanced to be injured Some localities entirely
escaped its Injurious effects Fruit is thought to be
seriously damaged in some places. :. We under.
stand the selectmen have ordered or purchased
sufficient barbed wire fence material for one hun
dred rods. Fences OF wire are to be erected along
highways where snow drifting in winter is usu-
ally most troublesome. ID B. Livingstone and
H. N Chandler are petit jurors from this town at
the present June term OF county court. =. Will
liam d. Bronson is preparing to erect new dwell
ing house, locating 1t south OF and upon the
other side of the road from the old one. :. The
granite monument for Baisdell OF Barton Land
ing has recently been completed at the granite
company's shop here, except the inscription 1t
Is an elegant piece OF work, especially the statu
airy piece representing " Hope" which surmounts
the structure. This piece was cut by Mr.. Cole an
accomplished worker in the ornamental. :. Hem
lock bark is being contracted for here, delivered
at the tannery. at Sc per cord. Quite a large
amount is being peeled in this vicinity. Mack
& Wheeler have Just received an order for granite
curbing for the late p. S. Benjamin's cemetery
lot at Wolcott The lot Is 15x30 feet. =. j. W.
Bailey Chadwick granite company has resumed
work and control Of the granite shop here. We
hope continued success may crown his efforts this
time. Hon. A. L. Judevine refuses to pay any
taxes assessed upon the new grand list. We un-
derstand the reasons assigned for this are,
illegality Of the list, and that he has not been
treated as well as other people by the listers
This announcement from our heaviest capitalist
must be " refreshing intelligence to the honest
taxpayer, who, from principle, believes the cti-
zen's moral obligations extend to the protection
and support of public interests and institutions,
and who regardless Of real fancied technical in
formality in making up the tax list. pays his tax
promptly that the public interest may not suffer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

HEALTH AND HAPPISEss-It seems strange
that anyone will suffer from the many derange-
ments brought on by an impure condition Of the
blood, when SCOVILIS BLOOD AND LIVER
SYRUP will restore perfect health to the physical
organization. 1t is indeed strengthening syrup
best blood purifier ever discovered, effectually
curing scrofua, syphilitic disorders, weakness OF
the kidneys, all nervous disorders and debility.
1t corrects indigestion 1t makes the old feel
young, and the young feel gay; and viii inya-
human flesh is heir to- A single bottle will prove
to you its merits rs health remover, for 1t acts
like charm, especially when the complaint is Of
an exhaustive nature, having tendency to lessen
the natural vigor OF the brain and nervous system
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

CABoT.-Children's day was observed, SUM-
day, June 18TH at the Methodist Episcopal church,
with good display OF flowers. The pulpit was
The day was lovely, and at the afternoon exer-
cises about three hundred people were present
The choir opened the services in the forenoon by
singing, after which Rev. Mr.. Sanderson offered
very fervent prayer, which was followed by an
organ response. The pastor then read numerous
extracts from the Scriptures, after which the
choir again sang Precious Saviour" etc. Mr..
Sanderson addressed the children in an able
manner, illustrating his texts by blackboard de-
signs, as follows: He winketh with his eyes,"
etc. " He speaketh with his feet" etc. He
teacheth with his fingers" " Keep thy heart with
all diligence for out OF 1t are the issues of life"
" Sloan" was then sung by the choir, and the
benedcton was pronounced by Rev Mr.. Sander.
SON. The afternoon service was opened by a vol
untary by the choir followed by a prayer by the
pastor, and response from the organ. The SUI
perintendent then addressed the children and
Sunday-scbool. lie reported the average attend
ance at Sunday school for the year, eighty-fve
scholars; attendance at Sunday school June 18th,
1881, one hundred and twenty-six. Some nice
hesAo Pioeoo " tho Wo'o Woi rpohobi
and In manner that showed that good deal OF
pains had been taken in preparing them. Follow
ing are the names OF those taking part, and In
their order; Walter Lance, Leon Cole, Alice
Webster, Carrie Smith, Myrtle Walbridge, Bertha
0sgood, Vida Sanderson, ofson Bodgett. Winnie
Freeman. Myrtle Britt, Clara Hills, Lulu Jacobs,
Mary Blodgett (song), Fannie George. Ellen
Blodgett, Eta George, Flora Atkins, frankie
Southwick and Willie Lindsey. Miss Josie Lance
and Miss Jessie Freeman sang very pretty du-
ct. "a Glimpse Of Heaven" was spoken by
Miss Susie Boyles, and Over the Line" by Miss
Alburna Wheeler. after which the duet, I" God, In
in mercy hear our prayer" by Mrs Everets and
Miss Myrtle Clark, was sung, 1.-THE Loom Of
Life" by Miss Julia Whitcomb. 1.-THE Last
Hymn" by Miss Eva Hazen, an essay, I" Self
conquest" by Miss Victoria Adams, and "The
two Roads" by Harry Foster. were the next in
order, after which song, palm Branches" was
sung by H. b. Whittier, followed by Lines on
Intemperance," by Miss Ida Foster, and select
reading by Addie Smith, entitled "Our Work in
the South" Mr.. Sanderson again addressed the
children for few moments, and after taking a
collection for the benefit Of the children Of the
south, the choir sang Coward Christian Sol
der" and the exercises were closed with the
benedietion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

FIRE IN CAsTLEToN.-Early Sunday morning
the residence OF Hon. ]. B. Bromley and Mrs. A.
G. W. Smith in Casteton caught fire from an un-
known cause, and were entirely consumed with
their outbuildngs. The neighbors rallied at the
outbreak Of the fire and saved most OF the house.
hold furniture, the failure Of the fire engine to
work leaving the houses at the mercy Of the de-
vouring element. The buildings were insured in
the Vermont Mutual and Home insurance COM
panies Loss estimated at $1,000 The Bromley
house was unoccupied at the time the fire &C.
CURED, the family being out of town.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
Marriaaes

In MONTPELIER Juns II, by Rev. d. v. Miller, GEORGE
sHuKTLifF OF East Montpelier and JANErTE DAVEN-
PORT Of Rochester.
In Montpelier, June g. by Rev. Howard Y. Hl OF Christ
church, GEORGE EDWIN MORSE and MINNIE W.,
daughter Of Captain George Robinson both Of Montpelier
In Ludlow, June 8, by Rev. j. A. Johnston, JOHN GID
DINGs Of Reading and NETTIE A. PRATT OF Ludlow.
In shefield. June s. by Rev ID. Lewis, JOHN 8. DASH
NEY Of Burke and HELEN NJ. EGoLEsT0N Of Newark.
Rochester May 3d. by Rev George s. Guernsey, GEO.
y. CAHEE and EVA NJ RICHARDSON, both of Rochester.
In Ashland, New Hampshire, June I, by Rev. Quincy
Blakey, MARSENA @. BLAKE and JESSIE Y. WOOD
MAN.
In woodstock June q, by Rev Moses Kidder, JOHN w.
REYNOLDS Of Royaton and EVA A. BARTLETT Of
Barnard.
In Granville, May 80. by Rev George g. Guernsey,
Of Granville.
In Berlin June H. at the Congregational parsonage, by
Rev. A. Ladd JAMES H. KELLEY Of Ro1bury and ALICE
o. CUTLER Of Barre.
In Stowe June H. ut the Methodist parsonage by Rev
Y. w. Lewis, WILLIAM II, ANDERSON and ADDIE b
CLOUGH, both Of Stowe.
In South Tunbridge, May 30, by Rev. W. b. Howard
FRED v. CLEAvELAND and CARRIE r., daughter Of
William =. Moulton. both OF Chelsea
wAYLAND L. SARGENT and FANNIE r, eldest daugh'
ter OF Freeman Robbins. both OF Chelsea, Vt.
In Newbury June the residence OF the brides father
Richard Doe Esq, by Rev L. Bates Q. FRANCIS OAR
LING OF Boston, Mass, and LUCIA j. DOE Of sewbury
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

NoRTHFIELD-At the annual village meeting,
held at the village hall, Friday evening, June 10th,
the following officers were chosen for the ensuing
year: j. II. circuit, moderator; G. d. Williams,
clerk and treasurer; Alonzo Wimot, II. c. Ken
yon, Darius Thomas, ]. II. circuit and s. F. Judd,
village trustees; A. F. Spaulding, 4. d. Smith, j.
L. Mosely, Chauncey Denny and II. R. Brown,
fire wardens; +. A. Preston, collector; II. r.
Brown, auditor. Voted a tax Of ten cents on the
dollar Of the grand list, to pay current expenses
and something on the Indebtedness OF the village.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

STop THIEF.-Mr. George N Cove Of Water
bury has discovered no trace of the team stolen
from him May 9th TIE thief is described as a
man under forty, about five feet eleven inches
high, dressed in light suit, dark moustache, no
whiskers, black SLOUGH hat, registering as S. Hill
from Texas. Mr.. Cove harnessed for him, for a
short drive, a chestnut mare fourteen years old,
fifteen hands high, nine hundred pounds weight
small white star in forehead, silver-plated har-
ness, light side-bar top-buggy, newly seated,
name Of maker, W, P. Sargent, on back, Brews-
ter springs wood hubs, cloth cushions. Mr.
Cove offers $50 reward for the return Of his prop
erty. These particulars are repeated with the
hope that they may lead to the recovery OF the
property, II not To the arrest Of the criminal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

CALAls.-Aaron Tucker, over eighty-five years
DID, worked on the road last week a full day Of
ten hours, with diligence that some men half
century younger might well emulate Mr..
Tucker takes good deal Of interest in having
good roads, and is often seen with his hoe repair
ing them. ...J G. Ormsbee and wife were thrown
from their wagon by his horse becoming fright
ened, near Ferdinand Clafin's, last Sunday. Mrs.
Ormsbee was severely bruised, Mr. Ormsbee es-
Gaping with slight injuries. His wagon was con-
sideraby damaged. His horse ran about half a
mile, when it became entangled in the harness
and was thrown into the ditch, where it was
found about half an hour later, uninjured. Mr..
Ormsbee is nearly seventy-seven years old.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

NEWSPAPER CuANGE.-The North Troy Pdlid-
dunn has passed into the hands of A. r. Butter
field OF that office and c. II. Jameson Of the Citi-
zen office. We have received the first number Of
the paper under the new management and are
pleased to notice that the offensive personal locals
which have Of late sadly lowered its tone have
been omitted The publishers promise to con-
tnue in the course they have marked out, con-
summation devoutly to be wished, but we assure
them they will often be led into temptation The
average mortal delights in scandal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

"wATT LITTLE LONGER SO we are told
sometimes. Things will come out all right, people
say, II we wait awhile. That don't do with dis
ease. The longer you wait the worse 1t is. It's
no use to plant corn in November. Do you " feel
a little bad?' Strike the trouble right away.
DIR. David Kennedy's "Favorite Remedy" il
what you want. 1t will at once relieve the bow
els stimulate the liver and cool your skin. Take
one dollar in your hand and stop at your drug
gists, or write to the doctor at Rondout, N. Y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
<,uARLEs w. BAILEY's ESTATE.
" STATE or VERMONT, District Of Washington, y

In Probate COURT held Al NontpeIeI IN and Tor aid Ds
trict, on the It'll day OF June, A. ID. 1881
Edward w Bailey Administrator Of the estate Of Charles
W. Bailey, late OF Montpelier In said District deceased
makes application to said Court with the consent and
ceased for license 10 sell all Of the real estate Of said
situated In this state including the homestead
everon Of dover representing that the sale thereof would
be beneficial to the widow and heirs Of said deceased
and those Interested In bis estate. whereupou rs
session thereof TO he held at tbs Probate oics in said
Montpelier on the 25h day Of June, A. d. ISL for hear
ing and decision thereon; and, further ordered that
all persons Interested be notified hereof by publication OF
notice OF ead application and order thereon, three
successfully In Che Vermont wsichman state Journal,
newspaper published at Montpelier and which croslates
the neghhorhood OF those interested before said time Of
hearing that they appear Al said time and pAoe and
they object thereto. by the Court-AttcsI,
sSU A. q. AvEhil4l. Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

On the first day, after an address of welcome
by Rev. J. B. Morse and conference meeting,
Rev. Eli Ballou read an essay on "The Christian
Church--its Aims and Methods" business
meeting and interesting discussions upon various
topics followed Rev. B. G. Russell OF Rochester
delivered address upon the Sunday school, fol-
lowed by discussion by Rev. B. NJ. Tillotson of
St. Johnsbury, Rev. ]. N. Farnsworth state mis-
sionary, Rev. R. A. d. Tabor OF Boston and others.
The evening session was opened with praise SER
vice led by Rev. G. W. Barnes, after which came
the occasional sermon by Rev. G. s. Guernsey Of
Rochester After conference meeting on Thurs
day morning, the principal topic, " Facts, was
discussed by Revs. J. B. Morse, G. + Barnes, J.
II. Farnsworth and others. Next in order came
business meeting presided over by Rev. Mr. Ballou.
The subjects considered were the location Of the
next annual meeting, the utility of printed pro-
grammes Of exercises for the annual meeting and
other matters Of less Importance. The council
voted to continue the custom OF using printed pro-
grammes and to leave the matter Of arranging the
same and procuring speakers for the next annual
meeting to the moderator and clerk ofthe council,
The missionary meeting, commencing at eleven
o'clock, was conducted by Rev J. ii. Farnsworth,
who gave In his address the following statistics
gardng the Universalist denomination in Yer
mont 1t has sixty-four parishes with 2,9l3 fam
lilies, thirty-five churches with 1881 members,
fifty Sunday-schoos with 1886 members, fifty-fve
church edifces and parish property worth S249.-
100 The subject OF church extension was dis
cussed in connection with the missionary work,
the speakers being Revs. J. II. Farnsworth, s. IL.
McCallister, DID,, and ]. b. Baldwin Of Sharon.
The afternoon exercises were opened with bust
ness meeting The council voted to leave the
matter OF the location of the next annual meeting
subject to the call OF the clerk OF the association
An address on UNCONVENTIONAL Literature was
delivered by Rev. J. B. Tabor, agent Of the Uni
versalist publishing house In Boston. This was
followed by a sermon on " Unlversalism " by Rev.
s. II. McCallister, d. D., at the conclusion OF which
the meeting adjourned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

FIRE IN MARsHFIELD.-T buildings belonging
to Harrison Mears were burned Monday evening
Mrs. Mears went into a chamber to get some
things when her lamp exploded, setting her
clothes on fire. She tore them off and saved her.
self and children. Mr. Mears was at the village
at the time. The light Of the fire was plainly
seen in Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

THOUSANDS OF drunkards are made annually by
the use Of medicines called tonics and bitters,
containing a large portion Of rum and other kinds
Of spirits, (al Of which should be labelled destruc
ton and death.) DR.. Kennedy has put up the
Favorite Remedy" in form Of a syrup, without
one drop Of spirits. Hence, it may be given to
persons of all ages Of either sex who require a
medicine to purify the blood, regulate the liver
kidneys or bowels, or to give tone and strength to
the system. Sold by all druggists at 81 bottle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

WEST RASDoLrH.-Rev V. NJ. Hardy, pastor
OF the Congregational church, sails for Europe,
June 18th. Beginning July 18th, Rev. DIR. Cald-
well will supply the pulpit until Mr. Hardy's re-
turn, which will probably be about the first Of
September. 80, The New England Conference OF
Christian churches met here last week Tuesday
and continued three days. The attendance was
excellent and the meeting very profitable.
The graded school closed on Friday, with the
usual examinations, The old board OF teachers
with one exception Ia engaged for another year
-. Miss Haley preached at the Christian church
last Sunday. Willie Mann, aged about fourteen
years, died very suddenly Monday morning. after
an illness OF only twenty-four hours. The cause
OF his death was exposure In the sun, producing
congestion of the nrgana
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

WEST TorsHAM Last Sunday being children :
day with the Methodists, Elder French took for
the foundation Of his remarks, "Children, keep
yourselves from idols" His talk was very APP
propriate for the occasion. There was a goodly
number present and all seemed interested. Next
Sunday there will be no service here on account
OF the Freewill Baptist quarterly meeting at East
Orange. In one week from next Sunday Elder
Corinth and at Ave O'Clock p. NJ. there will be a
Sabbath school concert
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

WoMAs's WISDOM -" She insists that 1t is OF
more importance that her family shall be kept In
full health than that she should have all the
fashionable dresses and styles of the times. She
therefore sees 10 It that each member OF her fam
lily Is supplied with enough Hop Bitters, at the
first appearance OF any symptoms of Ill health, "a
prevent i Of sickness with its attendant expense
care and anxiety. All women should exercise
their wisdom In this way" -Nelc Haven Pal
lddiuDl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

MAsoSIC-The Grand Imperial Council OF
Knights OF the Red Cross Of Constantine and APP
pendant orders for the state of Vermont held its
annual conclave in the hall of Washington Lodge
In Burlington, at eight o'clock p NJ, June IS, with
full list Of officers and delegates present Grand
Sovereign Bacon delivered fine address Fol-
lowing Is the list OF officers elected Sir George
II. Kinsley, grand sovereign; Sir f. +. Fletcher,
grand viceroy; Sir NJ. o. Perkins. grand senior
general Sir George w. Wing, grand junior gen.
eral; Sir William Bfnsmaid, grand high prelate
Sir C. J. Jones, grand high chancellor; Sir George
o. Tyler, grand treasurer; Sir H. L. Greenleaf
grand recorder; Sir II, ID. Bacon, grand high al
moner; Sir A. N. Pearson, grand chamberlain !,
Sir C. Eastman, grand orator; Sir Theodore S
Peck, grand marshal; Sir j. W. Y. Washburn,
grand architect and engineer Sir George W.
Kngsbury, grand standard bearer; Sir G. r. Cur
rier, grand herald Sir W. A. Tyler, grand
sentinel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
RETsEy WHEAToN.s ESTATE.

In Probate Court. held Montpelier in aid Dsirc
the 9Th day OF June, A. d. 1885,
Nathaniel Chambern, Executor OF the estate OF Betsey
Wheaton late OF Barre In said District deceased presents
his administration for examination and allowance
and makes application for decree OF distribution and
Il Is ordered by said Court that said account and
said application be referred session thereof, be
held al the Probate once in said Montpelier, on tho
sh day Of July, A. D. 1881, for hearing and decison
thereon And, further ordered. that notice hereof be
given TO ALI persons interested BY publication Of the
three weeks successiyely In the Vermont watchmAn Stats
Journal newspaper pubiahed Montpelier previous 70
sAd tune appointed for hearing that they appear aid
time and pzee and show cause they may have why
aid should be allowed and such decree made
s5-s7 HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

HAVE wistar's Basam Of wild Cherry always
at hand 1t cures coughs colds bronchitis,
whooping cough, Group, influenza, consumption
and all throat and lung complaints. Fifty cents
and 81 a bottle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
CHARLEs w. sAILEy,s ESTATE,

In Probate Court held Al Montpelier in said District on
the It'll day OF June, A, ID. 1881;
Edward w bailey Administrator Of the estase Of Charles
W. Bailey late OF Montpelier, In said District. deceased
presents his administration account for examination
and allowance, and makes application for a decree
OF distribution aud partition OF the OF sad deceased
whereupon. II Is ordered by said Court, that said
count and said application be referred session thereof
be held at the Probate Office in sad Montpelier on the 25h
day Of June A. d. 1881 for hearing and decision thereon
and II further ordered that notice hereof be given 10 all
persons Interested by publication OF the same three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman Stats Journal,
newspaper published Montpelier, previous 10 sAd time
appointed for hearing that they may appear A. aid time
account should not be allowed and such decree made
BY the Court.-Attest,
1881 A. @. AvERILL, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

THE doctors said would never leave my bed.
That was three months ago, and now | weigh one
hundred and ninety pounds cannot write half
OF what want to say, but Warmers Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure did 1t all" II. o. Rourk, Rah-
WAY. N J.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

BUYING shoes for childrens wear with the A.
s. 7. Co. Black Tip upon them means just this
shoe bills reduced one-half, and neat toes until
the shoe is worn out. Parents can prove this by
giving them trial