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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

- CHELsEA-Mrs, Arethusa Dutton, widow Of the
late Oliver Dutton OF this town, died on Tuesday
of last week at the residence of her son, W. W.
Dutton of Brookfield The remains were brought
here for burial on Thursday. On Friday last
there was buried here the body Of Charles Burn
ham. a grandson Of Hyde Cabot He died at
West Randolph on Wednesday. =. 1t is reported
that B. f. Hyde has sold his livery stable at West
Lebanon, N. H.. DIR. Frank H. Godfrey re-
moves his effects this week to Boston, where he
Is to open an office on fremont street. Warren
A. Spear, formerly OF this village, has been in
town for some days past. Cashier j. C. Clark
returned on Monday from his western tour. lie
went as far west as Santa Fe. Grace |. Vincent
Stephen Vincent She is employed at the Mclean
asylum, Somerville, Mass. I'll. G. Hinckley Is
to deliver the address at the worlds fair at Tun-
bridge next week, and the Chelsea band is to fur
nish the music. ga. d. Southworth of West
Lebanon, n. H., lately spent several days in
town, Lila Z. Mouton is teaching in Randolph.
40. S. Martin OF Lebanon, n. H., a native Of
Chelsea, was here last week on business connected
with the Carlos Moore estate. C. G.. Southworth
effected sale OF the hotel on Saturday TO A. w.
Whitney, who took possession on Monday. The
price paid Is understood to be 81. 800. Mr.. South
worth will return TO West Lebanon. He has
given good general satisfaction here as a land
lord. The Chamberlain farm on the Randolph
road, belonging to Mrs. Pike, has been sold to
J. A. Blakey for $780,, Mr.. and Mrs. A. II.
N. H.. Foster Grow has sold his house on
Court street TO Mr.. Bagley of Barre, brother OF
the late DR.. Bagley. Curtis 5. Emery returned
on Monday from Nantasket beach, where he has
been clerk OF the Black Rock House during the
summer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

HARDwIcK.-Th Iiardwick & Marshfield rail-
road route Is being surveyed. The work was
begun on Monday last and is in charge OF En-
gneer Fitch OF Sheldon Vermont. 4. Potatoes
are rotting badly In many fields but are gener-
ally yielding well, Charles l.. French and H. G.
Kimball shipped one car each OF Early Rose, last
week, paying fifty cents. .. Hsrdwick cornet band
announces concert at the town hall on Friday
evening the 10Th. The Misses Bridgeman are TO
aid in the entertainment with songs, Rotations,
and readings for which they are eminently fitted
The proceeds are to be devoted to procuring suit
able uniforms for the band Admission twenty
five cents, Rev. Horace Bundy Of Concord, N
H., preached at the Methodist church here on
Sunday the oath. Mr. Bundy is native OF this
town and has many relatives aud friends in this
vicinity. 80, Fiity-four tickets were sold at this
station for Caledonia county fair at St. Johnsbury.
,.,,J. IL. Drew and family moved to st. Johns
bury on Thursday last, where he has recently
purchased a house, Some late pieces OF wheat
have been nearly ruined by the long continued
wet weather, especially that which was cut and
out when the rains began nearly two weeks ago,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
sHAnos-A f. williamson had slight stroke

SHARoN-A. L. Williamson had slight stroke
OF paralysis last week Tuesday. +. Free
mans little boy had hard fit last Sunday. Is
not paying thirty-nne dollars for ride from
Bethel fair to Sharon pretty expensive ride. 1t
Is hoped the person will learn a lesson from that
days experience, and that we may not have a
repetition OF it, -. We attended the fair at Bethel
one day last week and have no inclination to go
again. II our agricultural fairs are to be turned
into wrestes, niger shows, vendors of cheap
jewelry ETC., the fewer there are to be patronized
the better. There was very severe storm last
Tuesday evening accompanied with good deal
OF wind, thunder and lightning, doing consdera-
bic damage to fences, and blowing down corn,
etc. "A Mrs. Bruce was brought into town and
buried last week 80. DIR. Sherwin and family are
at Woodstock for a visit OF few days. NJ. G.
Moves went to Bolton last Monday TO supern-
tend lumber job for Austin Howard Rev.
w j. Smith and G. +. Fay are in Townshend
attending the Baptist state convention. Rev.
Mr. Smith and Rev. Mr.. Robbins OF Vershire OK
change pulpits next Sunday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

East HARDwICK, committee OF the Con.
gregatonal church and society have engaged
Rev Frederick Chandler OF Alton, N. H., TO sup
ply the pulpit for one year. lie is expected to
commence his labors next Sabbath. =, Rev s.
Anderson has returned from his vacation with
improved health MIR. and Mrs. T. II. George,
who have spent the summer at bloomsburgh,
Penn, have returned 10 town, Captain William
Davis has gone TO Boston, Mass, 10 visit sick
sister. Mrs. William Hopkins is very sick with
typhoid fever, and Ernest Black has the diph-
iberia. Il Ransom has bought the Ira Mont
gomery place The potato crop In this section
II excellent Frank Eastman harvested thirty
bushels from one bushe Of seed,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

UNITED STATES CoURT-The regular October
term of the United States court will begin at Rut
land next Tuesday, Judge Wheeler presiding The
following cases are on the docket: Joel ID, Har-
vey, receiver, ETC., u.s. Z. A. Sowles ; d. w. Dud-
ley us. Lamoille county National bank (motion
for a new trial.; William Dickinson Us. Charles ii.
Heath; William b. Jarvis Us. Mason Ingram
Jacob Estey, ct. ais, rS. Riley Burdett; Edward
Samuel Us. st. Adams iron and steel works; Philo
Remington u.s. the same; A. b. Shaw u.s. ]. d.
Soule, ct. ais William Clark Us. New York life
insurance company; Phillips Hill rs. National
Bank Of Barre; John ]. Myers as. town OF Rut-
land, Ia suit to recover a large amount paid as
taxes alleged to be illegally assessed); Bradley
Fertilizer Company u.s. Hiram A. Cutting Ia suit
TO recover damages for alleged false statements
made by defendant as secretary of the State
Board OF Agriculture); A. j. Bean Us Daniel N.
Beckwith; L. W. Chapman and wife Us. Vermont
Insurance Companyi Smith Ely rs, Henry Barn
ard Missisquoi lime company u.s. National Union
Bank of Swanton; Nicholas Il. Paine Us. Central
Vermont railroad company; W II. and +. p,
Webb rs. same Charles b. Brooks Us. same;
j. Wilson White Us. Vermont and Canada railroad
company; Robert Goldman, trustee, u.s. same; ii.
A. johnson Us, same Edmund Rice u.s. same;
Thomas Sayles Us. Rutland railroad company
United States Us, Horace d. Bruce two cases.,
Ira Webster and Edwin j. Coolidge, Edwin T.
Bickford, Henry G. Tubbs, Daniel Tubbs, Sias NJ.
Waite two cases., Frank S. Washburn, Lewis W.
Avery, and NJ. Hurtubise. On the Chancery
docket the following important railroad cases are
set for hearing; John Hammond u.s. Central Yer
mont railroad company; +. A. Brooks ct. ais, Us,
same; Webb u.s. same; Judith w. Andrews Us.
John Gregory Smith, ct. ais. Vermont and Can.
ada railroad company as. Central Vermont rail.
road company ION demurrer; and Jonathan
Dwight Us, same.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

WOODBURY. Samuel Daniels, our enterprising
townsman, has moved to South Woodbury.
having bought the grist mill property, and Is
putting it in thorough repair Charlie is to re-
main upon the farm. Rev. l. p. Chase is out
again, having recovered from severe attack Of
cold, Ladies' help and aid society will give an
entertainment at town hall Friday evening, Sep
TENDER Goth, consisting OF select reading recita-
Whittier of Cabot will be present and entertain
them with his choice singing, The proceeds of
the entertainment are to go towards getting an
organ for the society Oscar Thomas was Sc
yerely injured last week by the kick OF colt 80.
+. NJ Bill goes to Lowell this week to spend the
Wintar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

The Atlanta Georgia. Constitution one of
the leading democratic papers in the south,
has the following remarks about the demo-
craticgreenback candidate for governor in
Massachusetts Ben Butler has completely
swung around the political circle from dem.
ocrat to radical and rag-baby advocate, and
now to democrat again. He is an unscrup.
ulous politician, and the party which takes
him as its nominee for governor of state
deserves defeat"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

The Tribune has been to the trouble to
investigate the expression of eighteen dem
ocratic state conventions upon the free trade
and free rum questions, with the following
results Free trade-openly in favor, seven /;
in favor of straddling, three for tariff with
incidental protection, two; no expression,
five for protection, one Free rum-openly
in favor, fivei in favor of straddling, three
views the question "with alarm" one no
expression, nine; squarely in favor Of tenn
perance, none.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

NoRTHFIELD-A new platform is being laid in
the depot, Mrs NJ. A, Winch has purchased
the Obed Williams place at the Center. DIR.
Nichols was in Boston last week. . Little Fred
die Luther fell Saturday breaking his arm.
c. A. Braley spent Saturday and Sunday at
home. Miss Alice Preston, who is teaching in
the Burlington Orphans Home, was at her faith
er's +. A. Preston's, last week. The young
trees set out last spring the graded school hill
were mutilated and destroyed last Saturday night.
The motive OF the act Is inconceivable No CEN
sure is too severe for such meanness, aud any
one who can give any clue TO the perpetrators
ought to disclose 1t. 49,. Geo. b. Warner died sud
denly Thursday morning OF heart disease. He
was the representative OF this town In the legis-
lature of 1869 Frank Reed, the sixteen y ears
old son OF Charles Reed OF Waitsfeld, was acci-
dentaliy shot on the fair ground Saturday after
noon. The ball Is In his chest and the wound
will probably prove fatal. A boy had an old re-
volyer from which part OF the hammer was
broken, and In attempting 10 cock ii, the hammer
slipped from his hand and the harm was done.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

WORTHWHILE Rev Luman Vincent OF Peru
preached at the Congregational church ON Sunday.
Mr.. Vincent was formerly student in the acad-
envy here, The Congregational Snnday-school
held very interesting concert at the church ON
Sunday evening Besides the general exercises
remarks were made by Reys. Bushee, Tenney,
Vincent and Hardy. IA lyceum WAS held by the
academy students ON Friday evening Resolved,
That a mere competence is preferable to great
riches" was discussed l.. d, Gront was chosen
president, and the meeting was adjourned for
Two weeks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

THOMAS A. ARMSTRONG, the greenback
candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, is
reported to have strong hopes of his cleo
ton. He will undoubtedly receive larger
vote than his party has polled in several
years. The unsettled state OF politics. he
thinks, will operate in his favor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

RANDOLPH L. d. Place of Braintree lee
tured at the Congregational church sunday even
ing on temperance. Mr., Place spoke from
The house occupied by Mrs. Emily Rich was
struck by lightning during the heavy shower
Tuesday evening Of last week. The chimney was
split open and some Of the top bricks thrown off
and three rafters were splintered Mrs. Rich was
alone in the house and slightly stunned, but did
not know the house had been struck until the
next day, when the chimney refused to draw.
Mrs. b. NJ. Shurteff of Chicago Illinois, is visit
ing at r. K. Woods Mr., and Mrs X. r. Wood
were surprised last week Monday evening" 1t be-
ing the fifth anniversary OF their marriage, by a
company Of about forty friends. Hon. N. L.
Boyden, in the name of the company, presented
them with an extension table, two chairs and a
music stool. Excellent refreshments, furnished
by the friends, were served and all enjoyed the
occasion,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
MARsHFIELp.-A hard shower. last week Tues.

MARsHFIELD.-A hard shower, last week Tues
day, made havoc among the bridges, taking of
those at A. G. Mears and at Mrs, S. Ormsbee' $
and damaging others. Nathaniel Robinson
suffered a sudden fit Of sickness last Wednesday
morning which incapacitated him for work for a
few days. There have been some fears OF diph-
liberia in our vicinity, there being one or two
cases, but none fatal. The past week has been
enlivened by squirrel hunt, which terminated
with supper at the hotel on Saturday evening
Webster Hasldns and George Meader were lead
ers, with Ira Bemis and Ira H. Edison, referees.
The game was counted Saturday evening result
ing: For Haskins, 1906; Meader, 5400 The
utmost good feeling existed and the supper was
Meaders best Some rare shooting was done by
Mrs. Perley Spencer in shooting three red SPUR
rels In three successive shots with rifle, loading
1t herself. 1t is said she beats Perey himself
when she shoots for business. Mrs. Hiram Cole
has been entertaining her daughter and husband
from Illinois, who have been home on a visit the
past few weeks. The carpenters began Mon
day morning to complete Eli Edson's new house.
He expects to occupy II In about four weeks,
Sabbath-schoo concert IL announced for next
Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church.
The ladies' aid society meet with Mrs. John b
Pike on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The band has purchased an E-fat clarionet foI
their leader They go to Plainfeld this week
Saturday evening and give a concert at Tink.
hams hall.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

NORTH THETFoRD. 7. +, Howe with her
son Frank arrived home last week from Nantasket
beach. The other western boy, George, who has
spent most Of his summer here expects to return
Our city visitors have begun to return home.
Miss Emma Adams left Thursday, Lady Murfey
has returned to her western home and the rest
OF the family will go the first OF next month.
80. Rev. MIR. Briekett from the "llill supplied
the pulpit last Sabbath, giving a very interesting
sermon although to a rather small number. 80.
Mrs. S. p. Stiokney from Woodsville was called
home last week TO attend the funeral Of her father
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

EAST RoXBuBY. -Iast Thursday A. j. Boyce
sold from his meat cart the meat OF two beeyes,
one hog and two sheep In the towns Of Mortified
and Roxbury. II all weighed 1876 pounds.
George b. Hall oontempates moving to the west
part Of the town. John Webster il some better
at this time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

CABoT.-A heavy thunder storm passed over
Cabot the 10Th. It commenced raining about
seven p NJ, the rain falling in torrents for about
two hours, to the depth OF three inches, raising
the Wnooski nearly as high as at the time Of the
great freshet OF 1869. washing the roads badly
and carrying off many OF the smaller bridges and
culverts, to the damage OF several hundred dol
lars The high water relieved Mrs. j. NJ. Fisher
OF clothing which had just been washed and laid
a coat OF mud upon that of several others. 1t
washed ont the garden Of L. W. Haines, lodging
about six bushels of clean washed potatoes on the
meadow below. The lightning struck the house
Of John Bolton, passing down the chimney, rafter
and partition into the cellar prostrsting Mr.. and
Mrs. Bolton, burning Mrs. Bottoms feet and an
kles badly. DR.. Gale hopes that the ride after
Johns mare at running pace over brdgeless
culyerts in the dark will not have to be repeated.
There are several cases OF diphtheria in town,
OF malignant type.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

BRooKFIELp. Mrs. X. Burrll and children OF
Arlington, Mass, are visiting relatives In TINS
town visiting his brother-in law, j. O. lamphier,
THE "help and hope" society will meet at
the residence Of l.. II. Ordway, Thursday next.
Dysentery seems TO BIO the prevailing disease
throughout this vicinity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

MoRErows.-C. ID. Peet is selling out his goods
at cost with the intention OF returning To Lincoln
William Sawyer is quite sick. 0rpha Free
man returned to Lowell, Friday. Miss Nellie
Stevens ia visiting here and will remain through
the winter. X. Sawyer has a new silo, and
90, There Is good attendance In the village
school, about thirty pupils In each room. f. Il.
Donshoe, town superintendent, teaches the upper
department Miss Foreman the lower.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

ELy.-As Mrs Bartholomew on the road
between Ely and West Fairlee villages she was
approached by three men, one Of whom made in
decent proposals. She resisted and by her out
cries attracted assistance which prevented the
preparation OF an outrage. She had recognized
her assailant and Immediately gave him notice TO
call at her home in West Fairee and settle for his
turpitude or be prosecuted. That evening he
came and was met by Constable George W. Com
stock with a writ He made no resistance to be-
ing arrested and the officer proceeded to take him
away, but on going into the street with his pris-
oner Comstock was beaten down by three or four
accomplices who, with the prisoner, then escaped
The men penetrating both crimes are said to
have been miners In the employ Of the Vermont
copper mining company. There is good deal
OF excitement at the copper mines. The smelling
furnace has destroyed the vegetation in the vicn-
ity Of the mines, and farmers have heavy claims
against the company for damages. Writs of Sc
questration, with prayer for injunction, were
served by Sheriff Carpenter in favor Of P. s.
Smith of Washington, D. c., and Daniel f. Colby
Of New London, n: H., by their attorney, George
W. Kennedy Of Waterbury. 1t is said that suits
by other owners Of farms will follow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

FAYsroN.-D Dana & Belts are doing the thresh-
ing in the south part OF the town. They report a
large yield OF oats and wheat. Il. bruce had
forty-two bushels OF oats from one and half
bushels sowed, j. b. Thompson had sixty BUSH
els wheat from one and three quarters acres, and
some Others nearly In the same ratio. Farmers
here think they can raise wheat cheaper than
they can buy flour.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

THERE are three hundred and slxty-three
lawyers In the state in regular practice, and there
are probably ms many as one hundred and fifty
more who have been admitted TO the bar, but
who have retired or are not In regular practice.
OF the number Of law students we have no
knowledge but their name Is Legion"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

ROCHESTER fire was started at Harvey &
Guernsey's store last week by the breaking Of
kerosene lamp, and after several efforts to
extinguish 1t had failed, +. L. Guernsey took
off his coat aud wrapped lamp, oil and fire and
carried it out Of the store. A B. Fish and wife
have just left for their home in West Randolph.
-. Mrs. Edna Noble and Mrs. Emma Clark have
just started west. Dr. Post OF St. Louis is in
town as a guest OF Dr. Richmond. Our new
landlord, Mr.. Falkney Of Rutland, is taking pos
session Of his house here. Carol Wiley has
made a fair weeks work. He attended the fair
at Bethel and comes back bringing lady whom
he is introducing as his wife They will live in
our village for the present. Edison Hubbard Of
Pittsied, with his new wife, spent last Sabbath
here. Work is progressing rapidly on s. Hodg
kns' new house, IA new roof Of slate is being
laid on the Universalst church. E. John Fender
grass has left for Massachusetts to get medical
aid for his eyes as he Is now nearly blind.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

WEST RAHDoLPH-Rev. Mr. Anderson Of Stowe
preached Sunday morning and evening at the
Congregational church.. Martin Tewksbury
returned from his western trip on Saturday.
Miss Mary Hutchinson of Wisconsin il stopping
with her uncle, Hon. James Hutchinson. Wal
ter Smith and d. c. Woodward are convalescent
Milton Cbadwick's little daughter is sick with
diphtheria. Scion Sulham cut his big toe nearly
other delegation from this town has gone to
jamestown, Dakota. W. Bates Nichols, W. w.
Morton, Dewitt Flint and c. j. HouRhton, for
merly of this place started on Monday. .... Hon
w II. Dubois has completed his inspection Of
banks and the report is printed ready for the
opening Of the legislature. Principal Hardy
has just obtained some primary music books
which he proposes to introduce into the nterme-
diate department. 1t Is the beginning Of good
1t is also a rest to the tired little ones This is
only one of the good things which he is continu-
ally doing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

THETFoRD. thunder storm Of last Tues
day evening was quite extensive. Considerable
damage was done in the vicinity of Union Village
(Thetford) Two barns and contents belonging
to Mr.. Cutting Of Lyme, N. H.. were burned and
COW was killed which Mr. Cuttings son had
MIXED but very few minutes before. Ompom-
panoosuc Valley fair would have been a success
but for the rain. Mr.. Chubb, the president, and
others at Post Mills village had been at con-
siderable expense in erecting suitable buildings
for floral hail. secretarys office judges and
band stand, etc. Dean Worcester, a son Of DIR.
f. c. Worcester of Thetford, lad Of fourteen
years. has collected during the last three years
reties OF birds eggs which are neatly arranged
In a case and can be seen at his fathers. He has
shot two of the American shrike in Thetford the
past season and sent them with their eggs to
Maynard Of Boston to be identified. 1t has been
said that these birds do not nest south OF Canada
lie is now pursuing his studies at Auburndale,
Massachusetts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

-" HKIP yourself and others will help you
But don't fail to use Kidney-wort for all liver,
kidney and bowel complaints, piles, costiyeness,
etc The demand Of TIE people for an easier
method OF preparing kidney-Wort has induced
the proprietors, the well-known Wholesale drug
Vt, TO prepare ii for sale in liquid form rs well as
in dry form.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

IRIS hard TO believe Miss Whittier was cured OF
such terrible sores by Hoods Sarsaparia, but re-
liable people prove H.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27

THE grand juries OF several counties report the
iails in bad sanitary condition, Criminals have
a right to DO furnished with healthful quarters
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-27
CLASS AIiI.-TROTTiNG.
THREE MINUTE RACE.


THE STATE ELECTION. Following Ia a state
ment OF the official canvass, by Hon. George
Nichols, secretary Of state, Of the vote Of the