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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19
Boston Produce Market.

EGGs-The market closes steady at ls1iGsc q dozen
for eastern and northern.
BEASS.-Choce hand picked pea beans sell at 50 65R
80 Yellow Eyes at s3l5'2o. and Red Kidneys at s. $50
go u bushel.
P0TAT0ES-Prices of potatoes higher, with sales Of
choice eastern Rose at 20i u.s. and northern 81 0
100 Proincs command slI59l 20, and Jacksons yl0
bushel.
HAY AND STRAW.-Choice hay continues rather scarce,
and eastern and northern readily commands s20@ll
Medium grades In fair supply and selling Sl66s n
ton. Rye straw Is dull at sl5@67 q ton.
BUrTER-The bottom suddenly dropped OF the but
Ter market and there was decline OF fully Toe b, and
the larger supply In the country will force prices still
The butter being made has keeping qualities and
must be sold at once
inue to increase and with light trade prices easier
best small cake selling at 2l3c and large at 9f1llc n 10.
In tubs ssc all that be obtained II hard to get
over CSC " gallon for the best syrup.
CHEFSE.-There has been a very hrm tene and some
sales OF ne factory have been made at l4Sc * H. lax
@ltc ia about all that buyers willing pay. The stock
Of fne cheese running quite small and holders
dent that all will be wanted at full prices. Fair good h
selling at lO6ac n. Low grades hard to sell any
reasonable price,
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Obituaries.

CHARLES N DAVENPORT, one Of the ablest,
most widely known and successful lawyers In
Vermont and a prominent democrat, died In
Brattleboro last week Wednesday, after brief
illness Of Inflammation Of the bowels. lie was
ffty-one years old. lie was twice the nominee
OF his party for governor and has received other
political recognition. lie leaves large estate.
Two sons survive him.
WmsoN.-Judge william G. Wilson died at
Rochester, Minnesota Sunday, Of pneumonia
He was seventy years old, and was born at Cam
bridge. lie was assistant judge, town represen-
tative and states attorney for Lamoie county
and senator Of Franklin county at various times,
and from 1865 to 1870 Judge OF the supreme court
OF Vermont, holding court in franklin and Grand
lsle counties. lie then went to Minnesota, where
he has since lived with his daughter.
WARD.-Professor L. f. Ward, gentleman
largely identified with the educational interests
of this state, died In Jacksonville Florida, on
Saturday, April 9Th, aged ffty-eight years lie
had conducted iourshlng schools in Vermont and
Massachusetts,, had been a member Of the Yer
mont board of education, and had represented
the town Of Westminster in the legislature He
was prominent member Of King Solomon's lodge
Of free masons at Bellows Falls, under whose
auspices he was buried at Westminster.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19
1eaMs.

In Lincoln. April I, Mrs. NATHAN GREEN.
In Woodstock, April 70, PHILo HATCH, "a years.
In Norwich. April 70, JOHN d. HILTON, 10 years.
In Chester, April 5, ELAND CoBLEIGH, "a years.
In Springfield, April 5. GEORGE BOOTH, 50 years.
In Norhneld, April Y, Mrs. L. d. CADY, 81 years.
In watervle, April 9, ROBERT DARRAH, 90 years.
In Gaysville, April I, Mrs. LYMAN SMITH, II years.
In Ludlow, March 30, EDw. p. wHIrCoMB. 90 years.
In McIndoes Falls, April AP. GILCHRIsT, IS years
In st. Johnsbury April IL, w H. H. STEVENS, 3s years
In Peacham, April I, SAMUEL EsTABRooKs, 90 years
In stockbridge April T. Mrs. ANSoN wYMAN, 70 years
In stockbridge April Mrs. WARREN ABBEY, 81 years
In Springfield, April S, Mrs NELSON PARKER 10 years
In Newbury Center, April 8. Mr. JOHN WOODS 70 yrs
In Norwich, Aprl7. Mrs. WILLIAM H. HOPKINS, 70 yrs
In West Hartford, Aprils Mrs HORACE WILLIS, 81 yrs
In Esser Junction, April 49, Mrs W. @. WILEY 70 yrs
In Peacham, April 7, Of consumption, JAMES ALLEN
"a years.
- In Rochester, Aprl II, suddenly, Ms. WILLIAM b
HENRY, 30 years.
In Chelsea, April Is. Of pneumonia, FoRDYCE FULLER
80 years, months and 10 days.
In stansead, April IL suddenly and without warn
ing Colonel THOMAS r. MARTIN Of Rochester, 81 years
In Nashua, New Hampshire, April Z, IDA BRADFORD
BOUTWELL,, youngest daughter Of Clarke @. boutwell,
years.
In Springfield, Massachusetts March 80, MARGARET A.
wife OF William L. Parsons and mother OF Mrs o. A. Hill
OF Moretown, 81 years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

SHARoN.-Judge William Steele continues very
low e. Chester Downer and wife returned from
Boston last week Wednesday and left here for
Rochester on Monday Of this week.. -. Justin
Walker is moving into the house lately occupied
by Charles Howe. The public examination Of
teachers for this town will be held in the village
school-house on Saturday Of this week, at nine
o'clock A. NJ. Oral examination at two o'clock p.
NJ, conducted by DR.. A. c. Sherwin, town super
intendent -. The sociable at Smiths hall on
Wednesday of last week was pleasant affair,
and quite well attended for the short notice given
-. The hour OF the preaching service at the
Baptist church will be changed from one o'clock
p, M. to eleven o'clock A. NJ, commencing on Sun
day. May 7th.. Mrs Harry Bruce is visiting her
brother in Franklin, New Hampshire. =. A hulled
corn supper will be given for the benefit of the
Sharon cornet band at Smiths hall on the even.
ing OF May LIST Admission to hall, five cents
supper tickets, ten cents.
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Marriaass

In Montpelier April Is, by Rev. J. NJ ?. Dugiue PAT
RICK MCCORMACK and MARY MAIIONEY, both Of
Montpelier.
In Lincoln, April g. by NJ. u. Cove ESQ, ELMER PA
RENT and EMMA GRANT, both Of Lincoln
In Barton, April 10. by Rev A. NJ Wheeler BENJAMIN
b. JEROME and HELEN A, DREW, both Of Barton.
In TupbrdRe, April 8, by Rev. A. NJ. Freeman, j.
SrEARNS GAY and ALICE HUBBARD Of STAFFORD.
In Waterbury, April IS. by Rev. 3. II. Wheeler, PREM
TISS 3. CLARK and ALMA A. LAYANWAY, both Of
Durbury.
In Gaysyllle April 9, by Rev. s. y. Cushman EDISON r.
HOLBR00K Of Bethel and MINNIE NJ. MARTIN Of
Brantree.
In Waterbury, April a. by Rev. 4. n, Wheeler, CLIFF
FORD H. MORSE and FANNIE HENDERSON, both Of
Waterbury.
In West Concord, April g. by Rev. W. b. worthng
CHARLES II. HOWARD and EMMA II. STOCKWELL
both OF Concord.
In Ludlow April II, at the Methodist Eplacopa parson.
age, BY Rev; A. J; Hough, slLAS NJ HOWE and EDITH
II. WARREN, both OF Ludlow.
In East Montpelier April g. AT the residence Of the brides
father, L. D. Hnl, by Rev. J. II. Hlncks, EDWIN r. AN
GER OF East Boston, Massachusetts,, and MARIAN A
HI LII OF East Montpelier.
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EAST WARREN.-An old subscriber sends the
following: The friends OF Eva Goodspeed gave
her a surprise party on the evening Of April LIST,
1t being the anniversary of her birthday. We
found Eva at home and she, like Samantha Allen.
was obliged to be surprised. The evening was
pleasant and about fifty assembled. and the re-
suit was a very pleasant and enjoyable time.
Prayer was offered by Rev. W. A. Averill. An
excellent poem was read by Mrs. E. Roys, after
which Mrs, N, l. Dickinson, in a few but we'll
chosen words, presented the gifts. William p.
Harmon responded in few appropriate remarks
in behalf OF Eva. Next came pop corn balls and
warm sugar intermingled with music vocal and
instrumental. Although Uncle Gideon was heard
TO say he did not think much OF IT, all felt that II
was good for us to be there About eleven all
started for home, with hearts light and gay leav.
ing Uncle Gid and Eva TO recover their self
possession and put their house in order as best
they could
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19
Rescued from Death.

William J. Coughlin Of Somerville, Mass, says
In the fall Of 1876 was taken with BLEEDING OF
THE LUNGS followed by a severe cough, lost my
appetite and flesh, and was confined TO my bed
In 1877 was admitted to the Hospital. The
doctors said had hole in my lungs as big as a
half dollar At one time report went around
that was dead. gave up hope, but friend told
me Of DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM FOR
THE LUNGS. got bottle, when to my sur
prise / commenced to feel better, and to-day
feel better than for three years past. write thi'
hoping every one afflicted with diseased lungs
will take DIX. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM, and
be convinced that CONSUMPTION CAN Re CURED.
can positively say 1t has done more good than al
the other medicines have taken since my sickness
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19
There are mushroom growths in

There are mushroom growths in
medicine. The sensational style of
advertising forces them, for brief
space. into public notice. Trust
only such medicines as are Of estab-
lished reputation. You can make
no mistake in choosing AYERS
SARSAPARILLA to cleanse the
blood and put new life and energy
into the system. 1t is the most
powerful blood purifier ever pro.
duced. and the best Spring medi-
cine.
Sold by all druggists. Ask fol
AYERS SARSAPARILLA, and dc
not be persuaded to take any other
Price, 81; six bottles for SO.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

WEST RANDoLPH.-Rev. " M. Hardy is able to
be out again. He preached preliminary sermon
on Sunday Of series statistical and illustrative
of the progress of Christianity. In the absence
of Rev, c. p. Smith there was no preaching at the
Christian church on Sunday. ,Egbert Ksthan,
the reporter of the Argus, goes to Waterbury
soon to work in the tub factory e" Widow
Bedott Is booked for Thursday evening, Apr
9th. ....D. c. Woodward is again happy. II
weighs nine pounds and is a girl. There is tC
be christening OF several babies at the Congre-
gationa church the first Sunday In May.
Henry w. Tewksbury gave his lecture, 1.-Two
Prevalent Mistakes" before the students Of the
normal school last Thursday night. stocl
company has been formed TO put up a telephon,
line between this place and Randolph Center
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

ORANGE.-There are several new cases Of scar
let fever in town and Lizzie r P. Lords youngest
child, is dangerously sick with it.. George j.
Cook lost one OF his best cows last Sunday She
was eating as usual, to all appearances well, and
died almost instantly. An examination proved
heart disease to have been the cause OF her death
Mr. Cook has disposed of his valuable black horse
for the round sum OF $3.50. g. The nuptias of
Miss Rose Carpenter of this place and Charles
Averill of Barre will be celebrated at Colonel
Samuel Kmbalrs next Wednesday evening at
eight o'clock. A choice company OF friends are
invited. Mrs S. M. Curtis, superintendent, re-
quests those wishing to teach In the common
schools of Orange the ensuing year to meet for
examination at the residence Of s. NJ. Curtis, in
Orange April %, at nine o'clock A. NJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

MoRETowN.-Nearly fifty young people from
the village and vicinity attended a sugar party at
Harry Bulkley's, April 9th. All enjoyed 1t very
much, George G. Evans gave his annual sugar
party for the ladies several days ago 1t was well
attended. It. Abbott has sold his place to NJ
Gillett and has moved to Hartford. &c NJ.
Fletcher has bought the house formerly owned by
teaching In District No. 13 Superintendent
Donahue will hold public examination Of teach
ers, Saturday. the 22d, in village school-house
80. Mrs. Zerah A. Hills has returned from Spring
field Massachusetts,, where she has been to helI
care for her mother In her last sickness.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

KNIGHTS OF HoNoR.-The fourth annual ses-
sion of the Grand Lodge Of Knights of Honor Of
Vermont was held at Hartford, April 18th. There
are fourteen subordinate lodges in Vermont and
they were well represented in the Grand Lodge.
The officers elected for the ensuing year are
Grand dictator, George W. Tilden Of Barre; vice
dictator, X. j. Coffey Of Richmond; assistant
dictator, Thomas C, Robbins Of Rutland; grand
treasurer, Allen L. Pease of Hartford grand re-
| porter, o. B. Boyce OF Barre; grand chaplain, G
l. Piper Of Brattleboro; grand guide, N. o. Bailey
Of Rutland grand guardian, W. A. Briggs Of
Montpelier grand sentinel X. f. Jones Of Rich
mond grand trustee, Allen L. Pease Of Hartford
Representatives to supreme Grand Lodge at Bal
timore, Md, May, 1882 L. D. Herrick OF Brattle
boro o. B. Boyce Of Barre; alternates, W. p
Jones OF Jacksonville, George W. Tilden Of Barre
The next session of the Grand Lodge of Vermont
will be held at St. Johnsbury, in April, 1883.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

A GENEROUS DEED The Concord correspond
ent OF the Boston Journal, after detailing how
that the body of Maxham. the Pullman sleeping
car conductor who fell from his train and was
killed near Danbury last week, was taken from
Concord by a conductor and two relatives Of Mrs
Markham In a Pullman car over the Northern road
and were charged full fare in that coach, tells
how a warm hearted Central Vermont manager
acted in the same painful case: 1.-THE widow, who
il In delicate health, left Montreal In company with
her little girl five years Of age and they went as
ordinary passengers without escort TO St Adams.
Neither the mother nor child had been Informed
OF Mr.. Maxham's DEATH II being feared that the
shock might be serious TO the former. While
they were in the dining-room In the ST. Adams
depot the attention OF passengers attracted by
the sad words OF the child, as with tears in her
eyes she would ask her mother II she thought
papa was badly hurt and would die. fine-ook-
ing railway gentleman overheard the little girls
inquiry and asked an official who the two persons
were, and was told that they were the widow aud
daughter of Conductor Markham, who had come
through from Montreal unattended. Recognizing
the situation in an instant, the aforementioned
official said earnestly TO the other, Put on the
Garfield palace car with man In charge of it
and tender 1t TO Mrs. Maxham and child TO tn,
end Of their journey at Keene, and secure then
the best Of attention As Is well known, the
Garfield Ia the elegant directors car OF the Cen
trail Vermont line, The gentleman who ordered
the coach put on was General Manager Hobart
and his sympathetic act was characteristic OF thu
kind-hearted man"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

WEST ToPsHAM Last Thursday Rev. S. A.
French, while on his way to attend funeral, was
thrown out Of his wagon and considerably hurt on
his right shoulder, but went on and attended the
funeral and was able to preach his farewell ser
mon last Sunday. There was an unsuccessful
attempt to break into d. Stewards store one night
last week, but the burglar was frightened away
before completing the job. Jerry Bowen Is To
boarding house near the Harrington ledge and
will board some Of the ledge hands. Mr.. James
Cave is to move back into the village into A. A.
Persons house. :. Charles Smith has moved from
Massachusetts, to lions hill into the house with
his father and brother, but will occupy the house
where Mr.. Cave lives as soon he vacates It,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

EAST RoxBURY.-Mr Alpheus Ladd, who broke
his leg once year ago and has had to use crutches
since, slipped down last week and put out his hip
joint on the same leg. There IA sickness in
Hannah (Hackett) wife OF L. D. Cady, who died
at Mortified last Thursday, aged fifty-nine, was
one Of the eleven children OF True and AIDA
Hackett. Her death was the first one OF the
children. For forty-one years four OF her sisters
lived within five miles, but only two OF them
could attend the funeral, Mrs julius Edison and
Mrs. Charles Allen being confined on beds OF
sickness. The rest OF them live in the west. e..
Mrs Howard wife OF Deacon CYRUS Howard,
died Sabbath morning, April i6, 1882 aged sixty
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19
A Fragrant Breath and PearIy Teeth

are easily obtained by cleansing your teeth daily
with that Justly popular dentfrfce SOZODONT.
Composed Of rare sntiseptic herbs, II imparts
Wilderness to the teeth, a delicious aroma to the
breath, and preserves intact, from youth TO old
age, the teeth. Acidity Of the stomach will de-
stroy the strongest teeth unless It's effects are
counteracted with SOZODONT and this pure
tooth-wash protects the dental surfaces by remov.
ing every impurity that adheres to them. Ask
your druggist for SOZODONT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

BRooKFIEID.-S. p. Wilcox, whose buildings
were burned some two weeks since is getting
anxious IN see the insurance folks. 1t looks as
though some one was delinquent in the matter
&c. II. Bigelow's children and several Other
children have the scarlet fever, yet II seems to be
is gaining In health and is able to ride out and
take the spring air. Charles Beard has bought
another farm and will soon own all the land that
inina his
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

ENJOY LIFE-We live in a beautiful world, and
a temperate enjoyment Of LIES blessings Ia both
reasonable and right, but to do this we must have
health. Dyspepsia and liver complaint is the di
rect cause OF seventyve per cent Of such diseases
as biiousness indigestion, sck-headache, costive
ness, nervous prostration, paptation Of the heart
and many other distressing symptoms. Baxter
Mandrake Bitters, taken according to directions
will remove the cause and cure the disease.
Only twenty-five cents per bottle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

PEAoHAM.-Recently as Samuel Esterbrook Of
Danville was on his way to Henry Northrops
place in this town and when quite near the house
he had apoplectc fit, and was taken to the house
where had another one from the effects OF which
he died. We are sorry to hear Of the precari-
GUS state of health OF May E. Winter at the Hol.
low. Mrs. Joshua Hartman, who has been
very low with pneumonia, is convalescent.
McIacblin, Whitehil and Bliss returned to Dart
month last week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

CHELsEA-Mrs. S. M. Dickinson has opened a
millinery establishment at her rooms on Jail
street. wv. s. Hatch has bought Of Richard
Kennedy the mill property on the Corinth road
recently bought by the latter Of the Hyde estate
....E R. Hyde has bought out the interest OF the
Davis estate in the store Of A. Davis e. Co., pay
ing therefor, 1t is reported 5000, wv. NJ. Ord
way has moved again, this time to the house
owned by Foster Grow and recently occupied by
o. p. Shaw on Court street, alias Johnnycake
Lane, Grace NJ Noyes is teaching the lower
department Of the village school at South Royal
ton, having begun this week Monday. Nellie
Cooley has gone to Bradford, where she is en-
ployed by Mrs. Curtis, milliner.. Erastus
Young has bought OF the estate Of Carlos Moore
the James II Jones place on the STAFFORD road
for S46O. Mrs. Harriet (Lyford) Gleason Of thi,
town, whose husband was soldier In a Maine
regiment, has just received over 81 900 arrears Of
pension, and will receive So a month hereafter
-. ,Fordyce Fuller, resident Of long standing
died Saturday morning after short illness The
funeral services were held Monday afternoon a
the Congregational church.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

FOOLISH MIsTAKE.-Don't make the mistake
OF confounding remedy Of merit with quaok
medicines. We speak from experience when we
say that Parkers Ginger Tonic Is a sterling health
restorative which will do all that Is claimed for IT,
We have used II ourselves with the happiest re-
suits for rheumatism and when worn out by over
work See advertisement Times
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

RANSOM GUARD FAIR.-The Ransom Guard OF
St. Adams held last week its biennial fair, closing
Friday night. Its success may be inferred from
the fact that the net proceeds were not far from
81, 900, which will extinguish the Indebtedness OF
the company and leave considerable sum in the
treasury The principal feature OF the fair was
the issuance Of five hundred and fifty prize tickets
each having three admission coupons attached
and also a certain number stamped on the ticket
which entitled the holder to one chance in the
drawing Of prizes. These tickets sold at So each.
The prizes numbered twenty-three and were
valued In the aggregate at $500. Among the
most valuable was a piano, a cabinet sewing
machine, ladies gold watch, marble clock,
one epergne, full set Of Dickens, music stand,
silverware, etc Among the lucky drawers OF
prizes were Mr. A. g. Truelan, telegraph operator
at the Central depot, a gold watch, and 4 W.
Thompson, formerly of this place but now OF st,
Adams, sewing machine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

ELy,-Potatoes are selling here at the mines
for one dollar to dollar and ten cents per bushel,
and we get few good ones at that Many fam
lilies have used coal for fuel the past winter and
found it very satisfactory. The distance at which
We live from railroads makes 1t expensive, but
not much more so than wood. Several OF our
best families are leaving for the west, and some
are going to Mexico. The glowing description
given by travellers of the regions lately penetrated
by railroad are causing many to turn theiI
thoughts and steps to that new land Of promise.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-04-19

scRoFuLA "A medicine that destroys the germs
OF scrofua and has the power 10 root 1t out Is ap
preciated by the afflicted. The remarkable cures
Of men, women and children as described by tes-
timonials, prove Hoods Sarsaparilla a reliable
medicine containing remedial agents which eradi-
cate scrofula from the blood. One hundred doses
s1.Oo. Sold by all dealers. G. l. Hood & Co.,
lowell. Mass
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GUARpTHIaaS N9TISE tS Sell Eesl Esssss.

In Probate Court held Montpelier within and Tor said
District. the 30th day OF March, A. ID, 1881;
W. a. Kinney, Guardian OF Nancy Bartlett OF plAnneld.
In said district makes application to said Court for license
sel the following described real estate OF his said ward
Wit Al her inleres, In the real estate q which her late
husband Levi Bartlett, ate OF said Painhed, deceased
died seized and possessed being her right OF homestead
and DOVER representing that the sale thereof, for the
purpose putting the procds OF such sale at interest
OF investing the ame IN stocks OF real estate, would be
beneficial 10 aaid ward. Whereupon, Ia ordered by
sald Court, that said application be referred TO session
thereof To be held the Probate ONCE in said Montpelier
on the 2ls day April. A. II. ss2 for hearing and de-
cson thereon and Is further ordered, that all persons
Interested be notified hereof by publication OF OF said
Application and order thereon three weeks sucoessvely
the Vermont Waterman A State Journal, published At
Montpelier before said time OF hearing, that they may APP
pear sah time and place and they cause, object
thereto. by the Court.-Attert,
IS 40 A. @. AvERILL. Register.