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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

BRADFORD. Rev. A. c. Hardy of Concord n
H., lectured before the Reform Club Saturday
evening on " Superstitons and Myths" The an-
dience enjoyed rich treat in listening TO the
speaker as he traced some OF the old legends
on the Congregational parsonage. Mrs, Mary
Davis fell from the platform at the depot Satur-
day morning, breaking her ankle -. The friends
OF William Marlin, the genial toll-gatherer at the
rsImon' bridge made 70 n,m ylsi. Wv "wednesday
such occasions, and they always enjoy the hospi-
talites OF his cottage. Byron Pickett, for some
time past student In the office OF j. IA. Watson,
Esq, has been admitted to the Orange county bar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

CoRIsTH.- A. G., Austin contemplates
holding religious services at Cookyille a part OF
each Sabbath the coming summer. There was a
good attendance last Sabbath. &c. W. Winehes-
ter has so far recovered from his sickness as TO
be able TO do some business. Potato bugs are
plenty. II was Calvin Currer, not Curtis, who
received the pension noted last week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

NoRTHFIELD John P. Davis has been chosen
trustee of Lewis College in place OF Fred f. Smith,
resigned, and Heman Carpenter In place of Robert
Grosvenor, deceased Colonel +. V. Randall Of
Brookfeld was also elected trustee. Lewis
College conferred the honorary degree of PHI. d.
upon c. l.. Hathaway and p, ID, Bradford, OF ID.
d. upon s. H. Greene, and A. Nj. on f. W. Web
Der. The graduates, Cadets Robert Taft Hobbs
and Malverd Abijah Howe received the degree of
B. S.. Colonel Lewis intends to return to
Mortified with his family for the summer. 80,
Joel Winch died Sunday morning about two
O'Clock. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Winch lacked but two days OF being seventy
three years old Two years ago he had paralytc
stroke and has never recovered his mental powers
Mr. Winch was prominent Mason and was the
second master in the lodge here. His father, Rev.
Joel Winch, one OF the early settlers of the
town, was the first master. Joel, Jr., was a
knight Templar. For many years he was con-
stable or deputy sheriff. Mr.. Winch has always
been prominent member Of the Methodist
church. g II Perkins on Friday morning I'M
fortunately had his horse fall upon him. While
down the horse rolled that his hoof struck
Perkins head and his cheek bone was broken
80. Monday morning Professor J. b. johnson Of
Lewis College was married to Miss lila Marsh and
the happy couple Immediately started on trip
up Lake Champlain, May their whole trip be
happy one. ia. Wilmot is the village highway
surveyor this year. Rev |. p. Booth and \.
Plumley were elected directors OF Mortified
graded school for three years at the meeting last
week.. g. 9. Davis has moved into the Savage
house which he bought last spring The year
has expired for which the quartette at the Con-
gregationalist church was engaged, John
Owens Is going to move back to town. Mrs
Simpson and her daughters, who spent last sum-
mer here, have returned this summer,..,.J. W,
Gould has gone wet to buy wool. His son,
Myron, went with him.. Danne Hassett
started for Mexico, Monday. =, There was heavy
fall OF rain in the storm Monday noon and the
wind broke many shade trees. MIR. Bartlett
was away, Sunday and Dr. Nichols read ser
mon at the Episcopal church. O. A. Braley il
president Of the Dartmouth athletic association.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

THE Utah commission was nominated
Friday by the president, and consists of ex.
United States Senators Ramsey and Pad
dock, q. F. Godfrey Of Iowa, A. b. Carleton
of Indiana, and j. X. Pettigrew of Arkansas
three republicans and two democrats.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

The Grand Master then announced the appoint
ment OF the following standing committees:
Foreign correspondence, Root Fisher and Sperry;
jurisprudence, Read, Smith and Bowman; finance,
Wing, Sayles and Cutting; dispensations and
charters, Dana, Bacon and Searle; grievances,
Stafford, Tiden and Shurtleff; publication, Root,
Robbins and Taft; credentials Marvin, Smith
and Whitcomb; portraits of grand officers, Dana,
Root and BTnsmaid. The Grand Lodge was then
closed in due and ample form with prayer by Rev.
+. S. Fisher, assisted by Grand Chaplain.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

NORTH THETFoRD,-Rev. Mr. Lyon Supplied
the pulpit last Sabbath, giving AN excellent ser
mon from Psalms yiiiI The rain did not pre-
vent good number from coming out Think II
IL the wish Of the parish that he respond 10 their
call az pastor for the coming year
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

s.s"MANy silly people despise the precious,
not understanding IT," But no one despises Kid
ney-Wort after having given II trial. Those
that have used Il agree that 1t is by far the best
medicine known. Its action Is prompt thorough
and lasting. Don't take pills, and other mercu-
rias that poison the system but by using kidney
Wort restore the natural action Of all the organs,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Watson, who has been
teaching in Kewanee, Illinois, reached home last
week. lie will spend the summer in Vermont
Elliott Watson, a teacher in New Hampshire, will
soon be at home for the summer Mrs. Ellen
kathan Morse Of Marshfield has been in town
several days Of late. Mr.. Morse is going to remove
to Manchester, New Hampshire Frank J. Mar
tin, son OF the late Kimbal P. Martini last week
TOOK the Dexter (frst) prize, in the speaking con-
test at the Worcester (NIassachusetts) academy,
OF which he has been for some time a member
lie Is at present at home, here. 80. One OF our
Williamstown boys" Carlos Adams, a sopho-
for prize for speaking" at the approaching
commencement. Rev Mr. Curtis is making
friends fast enough in the Congregational society
as preacher and as a man. lie seemingly has
promising future as clergyman. -. .Orrn
Walker, one of our very Oldest citizens, was
buried on Saturday last, after quite long Illness
Rev, H. A. Rogers OF Montpelier officiating at
the funeral. MIR. Walker was a worthy man. -.
Rice Davenport and wife are at present in town
For the year past they have lived with their SON.
Kew. Walter X Davenport who Is a Methodist
clergyman in the south part OF the state. The son
was In town last week 1.-The Free Baptist
Quarterly meeting" that ended on Sunday
evening last, was an enjoyable one to the attend
ants; Sermons were preached by Revs. Dckey
of Washington, Freeman Of Tunbridge Land Of
East Orange, Crane Of West Berlin and Professor
Church OF the Green Mountain Institute OF Water
bury Center sermon fuller OF " strong meat -
than Professor Church's is seldom heard in
these parts. The hospitality Of the neighborhood
(which by the way, reminds us of the proverbial
" Western hospitality y was equal to the occa-
sion. George Lynde has been having a large
job OF painting done on his new barn, on the
Lyman Martin farm" and the finishing touch
TO the barn il to be a casting in the form of a
" jersey" from the foundry Of W Gushing &
Sons of Waltham, Massachusetts, Ito be placed
upon the cupola) which in quality is in keep
ing " with the barn. Mr.. Lynde is doing a very
successful business in lumber in Plainfield, Yer
mont, at present
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

Lewis College.
JUNIOR EXHIBITION.

The baccalaureate sermon was preached before
the graduating class by Rev. W, S Hazen, on
Sunday, June II, from |. Samuel iv; o." Quit
yourselves like men"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

THE Sawyer hoae company at Miaoosbi will
have an excursion 10 Highgate Springs tomorrow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21
Tie Masonic Grand Bodies.

During last week the various Masonic grand
bodies OF Vermont held their annual meetings at
Burlington commencing on Monday evening'wlth
the concave Of the Knights OF the Red Cross Of
Conatantine
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

John Landon of Brandon was severely injured
about the face BY the bursting Of his gun. The
Spanish merino sheep breeders OF the county have
formed an association for the protection of their
interests. The wife of Charles Har. Of Pitts
ford has been in poor health for some time and
on the 18th attempted suicide by jumping into
the cstern, in which was some six feet Of water.
Mr.. Hart saw her, and, jumping in also, held her
head above the surface till help came and pulled
them both out. james Corey had his hand
caught in the gearing Of a derrick at West Rut-
land His hand and arm were badly torn and
crushed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21
STATE AT LARGE.

Michigan has II sol white and 27 colored
people who were born in Vermont; and Mime
sofa numbers in It's population 500 natives of this
state. There are in Vermont 76,2l5 horses;
2S3 mules -four legged ones)i IS, S6S working
crease of "a per cent since lST0) and 76 3S4 swine
ian increase OF 65 per cent l..., The government
officials made last week their annual inspection OF
lighthouses ON Lake Champlain 80. The body OF
Benjamin Chapman, who was drowned recently
at Fifteen Miles Falls, was found last Friday af-
ternoon above Barnet bridge He was about
thirty-fve years OF age and is the fifth man
who has been drowned since the lumber drive
started in the spring.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21
MaterbnrY Items.

The repairs on the hotel are completed and by
the close Of another week the arrival Of the new
furniture will have enabled Mr. Chase TO place
his establishment on good summer footing. The
hotel has been thoroughly renovated from
cellar TO attic. II has been papered throughout,
one thousand eight hundred rolls Of paper hav-
ing been hung upon its walls. The wood work
has been repainted throughout, the ceilings
whitewashed, new carpets put down, elegant
backwalnut furniture provided, new bedding
comfortable springs and mattresses furnished,
and in short the hotel Is az bright and fresh IA n
new house and has all the appointments in every
department OF first-cass hotel with an oblglng
and efficient landlord " TO welcome the arriving
and speed the departing guests. Situated In a
pleasant village and surrounded by the pictur.
esque scenery OF the Green Mountains, this hotel
can hardly fail OF receiving an overlooking pat
ronage from tourists and from seekers for q de
sirabe summer residence. . Rather against his
inclination Sheriff Anterior found himself the
hero Of a bull fight Saturday forenoon. Attempt
Ing to drive yearling Durham into the stable the
animal turned and charged upon him. Selling q
manure fork, the only weapon at hand Mr.
Atherton beat his antagonist off but he returned
to the conflict and finally cornered the sheriff
who gave the beast the cold steel about his head
and neck as vigorously az his close quarters
would admit. Mrs. Anterior, discovering the sit
uation, sent son to the rescue, who with another
fork attacked the bull in the rear and he was
finally secured and properly admonished to keep
the peace in the future. .. defective memory
that express packages are now delivered by
Frank Carpenter free Of charge in this village.
Mr.. Wightman ended his days Of suffering on
the poor farm, Thursday. Nv. L Henry has
sold his interest in the Sylvester Henry farm 10
his brother Harvey, who with bis mother now owns
that fine piece OF farming property. =. DR..
Hooker was called to Watsield, Saturday, to at
tend Eddie Prentiss, young man OF seventeen
years and a son Of G. A. Prentiss. lie had been
at work peeling bark in the woods some distance
from his home and had suffered n compound COM
minuted fracture OF the leg, the bones protru-
ding through the skin. The large bone was
broken twice and the small bone once. The &C
cident happened about eleven o'clock. lie was
taken home on a litter, where he arrived about
four o'clock. enduring his sufferings with the
GOODNESS and herosm Of veteran. Rev. Mr..
johnson delivered Sunday evening an interesting
| and profitable discourse on practical education.
-. B. II. Dewey, Esq., Of New York, well known
as the efficient cashier Of the bank in this village
many years ago, was in town last week and was
heartily welcomed by his friends OF "aud lang
syne who were pleased to learn of the improve
ment in the health OF Mrs. Dewey, for many years
an invalid. The Hartman quadrupcates sur.
vive and are furnishing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21
Vermont State News.
ADDISON COUNTY.

Dustin Shaw, alias Lewis Sargent, was sem
prison for horse stealing 80. Addison county
farmers have put in no end Of potatoes and beans
this spring, remembering the past winters star.
walton prices. A boy OF fourteen named Willie
Bronson, the only son Of Mr.. NJ. U. b. Bronson,
the superintendent OF the Cutter marble company,
was drowned In the Otter Creek river at Middle
bury at about six o'clock last Saturday evening
lie had been trying to swim with young com
panion and got beyond his depth. The body WAS
recovered. Washburn & Harvey Of Waltham
recently purchased a valuable tract Of timber and
have large force Of men at work choppng logs
and peelinR bark. A steam saw mill will be
placed upon the lot to ht timber for shipment. =.
with two heads, four legs and four wings and
only one body....A monster railroad meeting
will be held In Bristol, June q. Many prominent
men, including ex-Governors Smith, Page and
Proctor, will be present
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Mrs. j. G. Smith and daughter were thrown
out of their carriage lately and considerably
bruised Shortly after Miss Williams OF
Bakersfield with two OF her sisters children, had
driven across a high bridge near a mill on the
river the whole structure fell with terrible force
on the rocks thirty-three feet below. 1t was a
heavy structure. and complaint had frequently
been made to the selectmen that it was not
strongly enough supported for the travel which
passed over it. Peter Lonergan was drowned
at Georgia Station last week Monday while fish
ing 1t Is supposed he fell into the water while
in a fit, a. he was subject to them. IA violent
thunder storm last Monday did considerable dam
and highways. Lightning struck barn in Rich
ford. The father of Hall, the ncendiary con-
fined in the Jail, has made application to Judge
Royce for the release of his son on the ground
that he Is insane lie has been released on bail
and has gone to his home in Youngstown. Ohio
80. Thousands OF fish found dead and dying
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21
wISDHAM COUNTY.

1t is reported that the Brattleboro telephone
company have made dividend Of eight per cent
on its capital Of the business done since 1t COM
menced operations, above all expenses, showing
IA net profit Of twelve per cent on all its capital
stock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21
HIGH PRIESTHOOD.

The following officers OF the order OF Crane
were elected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

Sir Knight F. ii. Bascom was appointed a COM
miitee to prepare memorials Of deceased Sir
Knights. No further business appearing the
Grand Council was closed to meet in the came
place June 11h, 1888, A. o. 1870 at seven
o'clock y NJ
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

Lewis Lyon OF Island Pond, brakeman on the
Grand Trunk railway, fell from his train at West
Milan, Wednesday night, and was instantly
killed. Last week Sunday, DR.. Nettleton Of
Lunenburgh was injured by the breaking Of the
axle of his wagon and the running away Of his
horse
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

The medical college connected with the Uni
versty Of Vermont at Burlington has fourteen
professors and 100 students, the most in its his
tory In 1876 it had 62 students; 81 in 1876 81 in
1877; 10S in 1873; 141 in 1879; 100 in 1880, and
40 in 1881. A Vermont Domestic Service AS
sociation has been formed at Burlington Its OBJ
ject is to secure from abroad women competent to
do homework and supply ong-existing want
1t ia proposed to form branch societies in other
towns. The ale and beer lately seized at an ice
house in Burlington has been returned on account
OF an informality in the papers. Masons are
now at work laying the foundations of the extern
sons Of the University of Vermont The base
pleted and the work generally Is being vigorously
pushed. The Burlington bcylists have entered
for the bicycle race at Plattsburgh July 4. -.
Burlington's valuation is $3.50, 9i4 So less than
last year
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

The sixty-ffth annual convocaton OF the Grand
Chapter was opened on Friday in the hall OF
Burlington Chapter Every officer, many grand
representatives and delegates Of every Chapter in
the state were present. The address OF the Grand
High Priest was read and referred, the financial
reports and the report of the committee on ere
dentials were presented. Called to refreshment
until half-past one 2. NJ. The Grand Chapter re-
assembled at half-past one. The measures adopted
OF special interest the alternating of convoca-
tions OF Keystone Chapter and the change of To-
cation OF Whitney Chapter from Royalton to
about $3.50 after pay ing appropriations Various
business matters were then acted upon, after
which the following officers were elected
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21
KNIGHTS OF THE RID Cross

The Grand Imperial Council OF the Knights OF
the Red Cross OF Constantine and Appendant Or
ders for the state OF Vermont convened in the
Eighth Annual Concave in the hall Of Washing
ton Lodge No. 3, +. and A. NJ, at eight O'Clock p
NJ, June 10. All the officers and constitutional
opened in ample form The reports Of the vari-
GUS committees were made and adopted. The
Grand Council Ia In fortunate financial cond-
ton. The following officers were duly elected
and were installed by Past Grand Sovereign, Sir
Frank II. Bascom Of Montpelier: Sirs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

Seth Griffith, an aged citizen of the town of
Grand Isle, had kept continuous diary from the
year 1885 until shortly before his death. which
occurred few months ago. William Gallagher
of North Hero has captured a bald eagle measur-
ing seven feet from tip to tip of wings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

The Fairbankses are experimenting with the
Edison electric light in their offices and store II
1t works satisfactorily, they will light the scale
works with it......A pipe organ presented to
st. Andrews church at st. Johnsbury by Mr.. T..
+. Grswold was consecrated week ago last Sun
day. Upon the same day a memorial service Tor
his wife was held e. Charles Hidden Of Danvlle
has been selling carriages for Hugh Morse Of st.
Johnsbury and embezzling the cash. Hidden
finally started with woman for ston, and
Moore is looking for him. A well-sttended
meeting Of Good Templars was held at North Dam
vile last Thursday. Something over ninety
four gallons Of liquor were sold by town agencies
In Caledonia county in the month of May.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-21

Henry W. Hutchns, Bellows Falls Grand Junior Deacon.
The report OF the finance committee showed
that there would be a balance Of 50 977 70 in the
treasury after paying the appropriations The
usual resolutions OF thanks were adopted, and the
grand lodge was called to refreshment until two
o'clock. After calling to labor in the afternoon
the grand offcers-elect were installed and the
Grand Master announced the following appoint
mens
Charles II. Holbrook Brandon. Grand Lecturer.
Rev. Edwin Wheelock, Cambridge Grand Chaplain.
Rev Frederick g. Fisher St Johnsbuy Asst O. Chaplain.
nheodore y Peck Burlington Grand Marshal.
FRANK " Bascon, Montpelier. Grand PursVhnt
Ethan Diinon Ey..".., Grand Sword Bearer.
edrsa = b Wns Grand Stewards
Joseph II. Walton Burlington Grand Tyler.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-07-19
DEA TAE.

HuBLEY.-In this city, on the 18th inst, John
W. Hubley, in tile I'D year OF his age!
His relatives and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral, from the res
idence OF his son, A. A. Hubley, No. p West
King street, on Thursday morning ut 20 clock.
Services will be held in Trinity Lutheran
church. Interment Mt Woodward Hill GENE
terry. 1t
HALBACH,-July II, 1881. suddenly. at her res
dence, this city, Miss Ann Catharine Halbach.
The relatives and friends Of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral.
on Thursday afternoon ut o'clock from her
late residence, No. 4Ol East Orange street. In
terment ut Woodward Hill cemetery.
BAKER.-ID Mountvillc. on the l7;h inst,
Henry Baker, in the 77th year OF his age.
The relatives and friends arc invited to At
tend his funeral, from his late residence in
Mountville, ON Thursday morning at O'Clock
Services at RohrerstOwn at 10 O'Clock. Inter-
ment at ROhrerstoWn IT.
STONE I'm this city, on the 18th inst, John
Stone, aged 45 years. months and days.
His relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral. from his late
residence, No 43s North Water street, ON
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock. Interment
at Lancaster cemetery. 1t
LEvIs.-ln Philadelphia, ON the 18th inst.
Mary 4. H., wife of DR.. r. }. Lewis. 1t
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Live stock Market.

- Live Stock Aarkoe.
Observation-Disclosures 153 head; gem
orally unchanged, but some sales rather
higher no very good here :, sales Of tair to
good at S 75@6 80 light to metiium, &5 leQ6 ;
mixed butchers, S40475 =
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts, 400 head: dull
HossSRecsipts, 500 head; quiet and un.
changed. aE~iH'i GJG>i
GHoAso, ) uly ulylz-Hogs-Reeeipts 1900 head:
shipments, 600 head market strong and
fairly active; good very scarce and shade
higher mixed q 2Sgs: good to heavy, = log
60; light g So0s 10 skips, p 5o07 10.
Cattle-Receipts. 4, 600 hean shipments, 600
head market weak and all low grades l0c
lower; exports.is 4o0s; good to choice chip
ping, &c 9o97 common 70 fair. sS@e 95; butch.
rates poor 70 nair; t25oas 80: good. g 80
weak; poor to fair, s 25@4 e; medium to
good. 81 S504 80; choice, ss15 50.
Sheep .Reoeipts. $50 head; trade unimIroy-
4 IS; bulk Of sales at @S2l64.
CINCIHHATI-HOgs were steady; common
and light at >60S 30; packing and butchers at
u s56S9o
EAST LIBERTY. Pa. July -Cattle--Receipts
10 head market very dull; extra, $707 30 !;
good, $S 75@6 IS: common. S8046O.
HOgs-keceipts 500 head market firm !;
Philaielphias, - zoos IS Baltimoree, % 3O6
9 GO /; Workers, 81 9O0S 10.
Sheep-Recefpts 5000 head market very
slow extra, g 5o94 80 good. "A 3o94 80; com