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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

CABoT,-John Southwck's new house Is fast
nearing completion. The workmen have the
real push to them. e. The appraisal Of school
house property in this town by the committee APP
pointed for that purpose seems to partake some
what Of the appraisal Of railroads. house that
accommodated two schools, hall that pays an
annual rental OF $40 per year was appraised at
sehool-both equally well built. A mineral
spring has been discovered on the farm of Mrs
Campbell, Those that have tested the water
pronounce 1t ono OF the strongest sulphur springs
In this region. They have no doubt that It's
medicinal property will be found very beneficial
TO those afflicted with humors. Dr. Warren
has so far recovered from his blood poison that he
Is able to ride and attend to his practice. The
selectmen have the highway tax bills completed
and in the hands OF the proper officers. The tax
Is twenty-five cents on a dollar. The new
grand list OF the town shows the following
figures Number OF polls, 300; personal estate
1854, making grand list OF S6,279 80, an in
crease over last year OF STA u.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

MAY DEBT STATEMENT The reduction in the
public debt for May was $40, 375 Al, and for the
eleven months ending yesterday, S139 1913, 655,
which aggregate is S300O0,000 greater than for
the corresponding eleven months of the preceding
fiscal year. It is now safe to predict that surplus
revenue for the current fiscal year, which will
close with this month, will be at least S14S 900,
co., and is likely to reach $50 900 000 The reduc-
ton for May, 1881, exceeded that for last month
by about $780, 600 yet the receipts for May, 1882,
exceed those of May, 1881, by over 81, 900, 600
The difference in the surplus OF the two months
is owing to the fact that there was paid last
month for deficiency in pensions S. 900, 900, and
1t IL likely that the remainder OF the SIG 600 900
voted last month for this purpose will be dis
bursed in June. The regular appropriation for
the year for pensions was $50, 600 The de-
ficiency appropriation of last month swells the
amount for this purpose to S66 600 900 for the
rent year For the coming year 500, 900, 900 are
asked, but those officials of the treasury who are
skilled In affairs relating to warrants and appro
priatons inclined to the belief that $3.50 OOOOO0
will be required to satisfy the demands OF the
pension list for next year. The interest-bearing
debt shows reduction for the month OF over
SIT, 100000 The treasurers statement of assets
and liabilities for May shows an increase of over
three millions Of standard silver dollars the num-
Der Of these coins now on hand being SSi COG 0i3
against which there is outstanding S57 227, 900 in
silver certificates, leaving over S27, 100000 Of sill
yer dollars in the treasury, the property Of the
government an increase for the month in gov
ernments in these coins of 81 900, 0OO
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

BRooKFIFLD-Mrs. John Herrck has been
quite sick with diphtheria but is now gaining ...
Saturday the Sd instant the Barre and Randolph
Center boys played match game Of base ball in
East Brookfeld. Barre came out fourteen scores
ahead $50 Mr. Edward Bean, son OF Mrs. j. b
kingsbury, Is in town on visit to his mother
after an absence Of fourteen years. All seem
much pleased with the thoughts presented by
Honorable W. p. Dillingham; on Decoration day.
49,. Born in this town on the 2Sth instant,
daughter TO Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel L. Sargent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

SOUTH RoyALToN.-,Iason Royce was brought
to his home from Brattleboro for burial last
Thursday. lie has been engaged in the Estey
organ factory for a number of years, died very
suddenly with pneumonia, and was a soldier in
the late war. Rev. Mr.. Webb OBLIGATED. Will
liam Martin commenced the addition to his store
last week. When completed it will be fine
place for business. Miss Della Wood died very
suddenly OF heart disease last Friday night
Funeral Monday The remains will be taken to
Pomfret for burial. Cbildren's day at the
Methodist church next Sabbath
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

ORANGE-The school in District No. 3 COM
menced Monday, with Miss Leila N. Lord as
teacher. Miss Edith Lord also commenced school
at Cutler Corner on Monday. Miss Matte Col
burn OF Peacham is visiting friends in town.
Miss Ellen l. Houghton, who has been stopping
in the family OF Francis Curtis for several weeks
has returned home and is at present very sick
with diphtheria. s. X. Emerson and S. NJ Cur
It's are the petit jurors from this town. VIII
liam Howard and Hezekiah Whitcomb are dan
gerously sick with rheumatic fever.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

THE SECRETS or SUCCESS, -Unquestionaby one
Of the most remarkable successes OF any modern
enterprise is that OF IL. Ii. Warner Co., OF
Rochester, N. Y, proprietors Of the celebrated
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure and other remedies
Their business is enormous and is due wholly to
two causes; First, the unique and powerful
newspaper advertising they are doing; and sec
ondly, To the real value OF their medicines. The
former fact proves the Importance of the news
paper columns In the success OF any business
and the latter shows the eagerness OF the public
To secure those articles, be they medicines OF
otherwise, that possess real merit
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

CALAIS. The last time we passed by Mr.. Aaron
fuckers this spring, Thursday, we saw him plant
ing in the field as diligently, II not as fast, as
when young man, and he is nearly eighty-seven
years old. lie cleared the land and built the
building where he and his wife, who is eighty
two years old, now live by themselves, and as
far as the writer is informed, he is the Oldest per-
by his son-in-law, John Morse, Esq And this
reminds me OF story Mr.. Tucker once told me OF
novel way they built wolf traps when he WAS
small boy and the country new, which may be of
and tight that wolf could not jump over or crawl
through. On the outside they placed logs and rub
Dish 80 that they could go up and jump in, and
Tor bait they put three four large wether
sheep, fed and kept them there, and when a wolf
jumped in the sheep would arrange themselves in
one corner in battle array and the wolf being a
cowardly animal would not attack singe-handed,
and no other wolf seeing the situation would jump
In. lie does not say that he ever saw wolf in
the trap.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

NORTH THETFoRD-Rev. Mr.. Butler Of Lyme
gave US very interesting discourse last Sabbath
from the words found in John vi 49, "I am the
bread OF life" There was a somewhat smaller
congregation than we could wish but the weather
was unfavorable. Next Sunday Methodist COM
munion, the new presiding elder preaching in the
afternoon. Aunt Sally, who has been sick for
the past week, still remains very low and we have
faint hopes Of her recovery. The oldest man in
this vicinity is Mr.. Lord of Union Village, who
ls ninety-nine years and nine months DID, II he
lives till August, he will be one hundred years old
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

PLAISFIELD.-The floral Sabbath-schoo concert
in the Congregational church passed off very
pleasantly, The church was nicely ornamented
all, of which Mrs. r. ID. Richards contributed fifty
seven, the remainder from Mrs, J, NJ Batchelder
and others. Mrs Richards and Mrs. Batchelder
have very choice collection OF flowers and they
are very kind In allowing them to be used Tor
such purposes, for which the members OF the
churches are very grateful. The exercises
commenced by few interesting and instrue-
tive remarks from the pastor, Mr. Swinnerton,
followed by exercises from the children and
young ladies, all Of which were very appropriate
and well rendered. . Constance Parks IL quite
sick with Inflammation Of the bowels. Mrs
Winslow Is sick with erysipelas. Fears are enter
tanned that she will not recover. Mrs. Julia A.
Everett Is quite sick. Joel Bartlett had five
separate attacks OF commissions on Friday and is
still unconscious.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

EAST CALAIs-C. K. Dwinell and wife and Mrs
George T. Forbes recently had narrow escape
from serious injury while coming home from
sociable. The harness gave way and let the
and the horse cleared himself from the wagon.
They were thrown out but sustained little injury.
The wagon and harness were badly torn to pieces.
80. Horace Nichols was badly kicked by horse
the other day 49,. Miss Frankly Taylor has so far
regained her health as to take her place in Mrs.
Gales m illinary shop
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

The wrestling match for the lightweight
championship and 500 in Manchester, N. H.,
Saturday evening, between John II. Taylor OF
Baskerville, N IL and William W, Montgomery
OF Fairfield, Vermont, was won by Taylor. The
match was catch-weight collar and elbow, best
two in three, James rules Horace Soule OF Fair
field was umpire for Montgomery. In the second
that he was obliged to retire from the contest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

WATsFIKLD,-The barns and outbuildings, to-
gether with one horse, number OF hogs and six
calves, the property OF James Ryle, were burned
Wednesday night, being struck by lightning. Par
TALLY insured, The adjourned hearing before
Justice Holden Of II. 7, Stoddard for assault on
Ryder was held on Friday and lasted till well
into the night shuItlei and Senter for StoddaId.
Heath and Gregory for Ryder. The justice did not
give his decision but will at some future time
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

MoRErowN.-M C, Barnes has been quite
sick, Freddie Wallen has had the scarlet
fever. Mrs. Frank llassett has moved into the
liaylett house, Mrs Shattuek and Miss Maude
liaskens Of Randolph, who have been visiting in
town, met with an accident Monday, Their car
rage was overturned but they escaped with slight
injuries and broken carriage. IA correspond
ent was in error last week in saying there was to
be cemetery made here, The Catholics are 10
build "A church only Twenty-seyen families will
be accommodated by the new church. I'D Y.
Freeman has moved into the dwelling over G. NJ.
flechers store, and Dr. liaylett into the house
vacated by Freeman. Chidren's day will be
celebrated next Sunday at half-past ten o'clock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

CoRSTH,-C hildren's day will be observed at
the corner June 18th The exercises will be
speaking, singing and reading. full attend
ance Is desired The past winter has been very
destructive to fruit trees In some localities Last
year cons and those of two OF three years growth
are badly winter-kied, also young trees were in
jured by the bark splitting and cleaving on 49,.
Plum trees are In blossom, nearly one month boz
hind their usual time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

to Boston est Thursday. DIR. A. c. Sherwin is at
Burlington attending the medical association, but
will be at his office on Friday. MIR. +. S. Weston
OF Windsor preached very able discourse last
Sunday at the Baptist church. The ordination
of Mr., W, ]. Smith is expected to take place next
week Tuesday. Rev. DIR. J. Freeman is to preach
the sermon. =. The Central Baptist Association
meet with the church here next Wednesday.
Rev. IL. A. Rogers of Montpelier breaches the an
L. b. Steele of Concord, n H., will preach at 2 30
7. NJ, and Rev, II. G. Robbins OF Vershire at
40 L. NJ, and DR.. Freeman at II A. NJ. Thurs
day. John Fleming I'd, goes to New York state
this week, and Edgar Barrett goes to Hartland
by invitation the lodge Of Good Templars In
North Pomfret visited Sharon lodge last Friday
evening. After an interesting and profitable
meeting, the band were invited to come In and
give some OF their best pieces, after which honey
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

MARsHFIELD-GeorgeW W. English, Esq, showed
your reporter some very interesting documents
some Of which are quite old and rare-a twenty
five cent script issued by the Woodstock bank In
1868 and a twenty dollar bill on Missisquoi bank
OF Sheldon issued in 1862; body writ issued by
John Graham, clerk of Fairfax county court in the
second year Of the reign OF George the Second and
bill OF labor and service due James English from
vices during the Plattsburgh campaign. This last
document is in the handwriting of Mr.. English,
grandfather OF George W. also probate notice OF
the appointment of Horace Pitkin as administrator
OF the estate OF James English, dated September 49,
1926 printed in the office of the VERMONT WATcH-
MAN AND STATE GAZETTE with d. p Thompson
judge OF probate. .Chidren's Sunday win be
observed next Sabbath at the Methodist church
by a sermon In the morning and concert In
the afternoon, Samuel Lamberton, who has
been very low for a long time, is worse again
but very little hopes being entertained for his
recovery
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

COLONEL Bliss began Friday the opening
argument in the star-route trials before the
criminal court at Washington, detailing
what the government expected to prove
against the accused parties.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

80 By asking too much we may lose the little
that we had before" kidney-Wort AXIS nothing
but fsir trial This given It fears loss OF faith
in It's virtues. A lady writes from Oregon; "for
thirty years ! have been afflicted with kidney
complaints Two packages OF kidney-Wort have
done me more good than all the medicine and
doctors have had before. believe II Is sure
cure"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07

RoxBuRY.-E. N. Spaldng has gone on a bust
ness trip to Dover. Robert Johnston has moved
into the tenement recently vacated by Charles
Chase Charles Fisk cut his foot very badly re-
Gently while chopping. e. The listers are soon to
commence the appraisal Of real estate. Rev l.
p Booth OF Mortified is to preach at the Union
church next Sunday at half-past two o clock. Z. NJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-07
West Randolph Items.

Mr.. Guy Clough cut his arm badly on q circu-
lar saw at Princes mill last week He will be
laid up for some time, the result, as he says, Of
carelessness 81. Mr.. Boyden, not Badger, was
last week. The village fathers are repairing
the sidewalk near the Mansion House, and also
the bridge near Frank IIobart's.. -. Don't forget
to go and hear Camilla Urso Helen Potter and
company at Dubois Gays hail on Thursday
night. And, too, there are the graduate exercises
on Friday night at the same place which you
must not fail TO attend. Admission free. Rev
Q. p Smith is expected to preach at the Congre..
gational church next Sunday lie has preached
his farewell sermon at the Christian church and
will move soon to Wolfboro, N. H....It IL ex-
pected that there will be an old folks concert soon
under the direction Of DR.. Bailey. Drs. Bems
and Whittlesey have dissolved partnership. The
latter remains and will carry on the business. E.
Lucian Wyman died on Wednesday of last week
OF diphtheria after sickness OF about week.
-, Mrs. Sharp OF Minneapolis Is visiting her
father, William Wood. .... Probably the best
marksman in town Is the man who shot ten times
at a woodchuck before he succeeded In driving
him into his hole. lie Is ileshy man and used
to keep the hotel. A. H. Kendrick sends very
flattering reports OF Jamestown, Dakota. He
has already made purchases of land and proposes
to invest still more. Quite good many from
this place attended the county conference at
Brookfield and report good time. Deacon
Howard is at Barre for few days. "A new
coat OF paint has greatly improved the looks OF
Dr. Bailey's drug store. The old boiler and
engine used in the Abbott mill is being moved to
Roxbury, II having been replaced by new one
Work will be suspended few days on that ac-
count. .....Mr. Spading has gone to Stock
bridge to visit his SON. Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Dubois have gone to Boston to remain until
Thursday. Mrs. Elsie Fowler is visiting her
brother Andrew Fowler The ice-cream and
strawberry festival under the auspices Of the
ladies OF the Episcopal church on Saturday even
ing was quite well attended. The schoo-tax
collector waits on the corner. ID. W. Fargo,
town treasurer, has notified the Taxpayers OF
Randolph that their tax must be paid before Aug
81. He will be at the various villages in town one
or more days due notice Of which will be given.
with sad and mournful steps they gathered In
the schoo-house yard to pay the last sad rites TO
faithful companion. The Immediate mourners
were but few in number, but all the more intense
their grief. The parting words by Bruce, and
the funeral dirge were all In keeping with the
feeling Of sadness which pervaded every heart
and which burst forth In torrents OF weeping as
the bearers placed Virgil in his last resting place
:. Mrs. Fred Chandler died very suddenly on
Monday. She was taken worse while eating din
ner and died in fifteen minutes. Funeral on
Wednesday at two o'clock, p. NJ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-13
The Harbor of Savannah,

We are pleased to find the following in
our Augusta contemporary the Chronicle
and C0nStitlstionGliSt
"The people of Augusta are proud Of the
great seaport city of Georgia, and rejoice to
know that our Senators and Representatives
will endeavor to secure sufficiently large ap-
proprlations to make its harbor what it
should be. All Georgians should share in
this sentiment. The railways and steam
ships centering there have done wonders (;
but much remains to be accomplished.
There are distractions to first class naviga-
ton, which require removal, and the Gov
eminent of the United States is properly
looked to for furnishing an equitable supply
of the needed fund. In this connection, we
have substantial hopes that a good sppro'
priation will be made, at this session, for
The Improvement of the river between this
city and Savannah. At a comparatively
triflng outlay, daily communication with
the Forest City can be had by steamboats, OF
the largest size. New life and industry
would spring up along both banks of the
sttoam; aud there would be small danger OF
railway monopoly or anything like it, If
there we're daily lines of steam packets be-
tween the two cities. Just as soon as the
river is properly opened and improved, the
boats will be ready to ply their trade. SEN
at0r Brown will let no stone remain I'M
turned to secure the best possible appro-
priation, and we call upon the South Caro-
lima Senators and Representatives to aid
their Georgia friends, in and out OF Con-
gress, in this excellent enterprise"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-13

sIsNAL sEFV1CE OBSERVATIONS At 1874 r. =.
(sAvk,-yAil KAN TINEl, APRIL y 1852.
The folI1F5r- observations are taken at the
same m0m-ns o. time al al tha stations
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-13
THE LUCKY ONES.

The following prizes drawn at the enter
tainment on Tuesday night were delivered
yesterday to the parties named:
Ice water set, value $45, E. A. Laffiteau
Case gold pen and pencil, value SIS, K
James.
Handsome set casters, value SIS, j. s
Rathburn.
One silver syrup stand, value SO. r. r
Henderson.
Tooth and ear pick, value $40, H Hesse
Silver sugar bowl, A. Ehrlich.
Cigar stand, j. s. Mather
Japanese tea caddie, J. A. Feuger.
Cabinet, j. McDermott.
French plush work box, F. W. Edwsrdy
French odOr case, g. o. Wilmington.
japanese cabinet, j. E. Cope.
French plush work box, j. G. DeMartin.
Silver napkin ring, r. L. Royal.
Work box (fancY), Miss Mary Walbor.
Fancy tooth pick stand, A. T. Chapman
One writing desk, B. F. Kappel.
One silver pickle dish, Capt. Devereaux
Silver castor, NJ. j. Woen.
Toilet set, J. E Cope.
Silver sugar dish, j. E. Grady.
Toilet set. w. H. Hardness.
Pair vases, w. H. Black.
Scrap book, @. P. Minis.
Toilet set, Thomas Wright.
Pair hall candlesticks. A. W. Stokes.
Oaken bucket, E. J. Martin.
Smokers set, J. Solomon.
Desk, H. NJ. C. Smith.
Toilet set, j. E. Pscetti.
Cigar case, b. Fl. Vernon.
Dressing case, g. Appel.
Pair vases, B. w. Hope.
Photograph album, G. Bolding.
Box writing paper, E. F. Bryan.
Scrap basket, Wilson Taylor.
Ink stand, G. ]. Gahona.
Bouquet holder, H. s. Haywood.
Napkin ring, Charles Christian.
Chrome, T. B. Masters.
Pair vases, W. Steele.
Pair vases, ]. T. West.
Russian wallet, G.. Chaplin, of Boston.
Silk handkerchief, H. l.. Schreiner.
Lsce handkerchief, q. L. Tilton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-13
Brilliant Wedding.

LAST evening Christ Church was the scene
Of brilliant nuptial event, the fair bride
being Miss Mary McAlpin, daughter of our
well known and popular fellow citizen Capt.
Jamss McAlpin, and the happy groom being
Dr.. Freeman Walker, Of Augusta, son OF
the late General W. II. T. Walker. The
church was beautifully decorated with
flowers, and just over the chsncel, suspend
ed from an arch Of eVergreens, hung a hand
some floral horseshoe, expressive of the
good fortune which the large assemblage
present, with one accord, wished the young
couple Just starting out together on the
pathway of life.
Promptly at half past eight the pealing OF
the organ announced the arrival OF the
bridal party, aud after they had taken their
proper positions around the altar, Rev. Mr..
Boone united the pair iD the bonds of mstri
mOny according to the solemn and beauti-
full ritual OF the Episcopal Church. Having
exchanged their mutual vows, and hav-
ing been Joined by God in bonds
which no man may put asunder, they, with
the bridal party, retired from the altar amid
the strains of the wedding march, and pro-
ceeded 10 the residence of the bride, where
sincere congratulations were heartily ex
tended the happy pair by their numerou:
friends and well WtsneFs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-13
Cotton seed AhOat.

At about twelve o'clock yesterday a
lighter belonging te the Savannah Oil Com
psnY was lying at the western end Of the
old Baltimore steamship wharf, heavily
laden with bags Of cotton seed ready to be
transported across the river to the mill,
when from some cause one Of the ends of the
lighter tilted under the water, when about
80 bags fell into the river and fOated about
in all directions, much to the CONSERVATION
OF those in charge. The tide was fOrtu-
natelY coming in at the time, and tug boat
was lying just west of the
fiat, which prevented a great deal
OF It from drifting far. Some Of the hands
procured small boats. and, after consider
able work, managed to secure nearly all OF
t., not very badly damaged. Had the tide
been going out at the time much Of 1t
Would have hoated to sea, and would have
been lost. The men In the boats who were
hauling the seed on board were as wet as II
they had fallen overheard themselves.