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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

CHELsEA.-L d. Humphrey gave promenade
concert and oyster supper, followed by dancing
at the hotel last Thursday evening. good
number were present The annual meeting OF
the Orange county temperance society will be
held at the court house on Saturday next, al
eleven o'clock A. NJ. Together with other bust
ness, candidate for county commissioner is to be
nominated. John l.. B icon has returned to st
Johnsbury Academy, taking with him his sister
Mary S. Bacon, and also Ned A. Davis and Mat
| tie Clarke. John W. and Jennie L. Moore will
attend the Randolph Normal school. :. Som,
twenty couples from South Royalton took rid,
to Chelsea on Saturday, stopping at the hotel TO
supper and dancing in the evening. On Satur
| day afternoon while w. NJ. Nation and Tin
| Sullivan, with others, were chopping wood a
some distance from the village Nations Ak
slipped and cut frightful cash in Sullivan
right hand One of the metacarpal bones wa
| severed and Sullivan lost much blood, as tn
| wound was not dressed for some time. Both ar
said to have been intoxicated and the cause of tn
accident may be safely said to have been rum
,.. II. II. Taylor, proprietor of the Chelsea an
South Royalton stage line, has disposed of hi
property, exchanging with c. f. Peters, owner G
the line from Bradford to East Orange.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08
NrwnunY.-Mr George W. Wilson has had a

NEwBURY Mr.. George W. Wilson has had
severe attack of hemorrhage OF the lungs and but
little hopes are entertained of his recovery. :.
Mrs Brainard has been sick for several weeks
which is thought to be the result of bad drainage
from kitchen sink....A Mr. Brown has leased
the Battles hotel for three years and will open it
10 the public in a few weeks. An entertain
ment was given by ladies OF the Congregational
church at the vestry last Friday evening, consist
ing of Rotations, art gallery, etc, Supper was
served from five to seven o'clock A large num-
Der was present Fourteen couples came from
Wells River. A singing-sehool will be opened
soon by Mr. Harvey, who comes highly recon-
mended Mr. George A. Sawyer Is reported to
have purchased the Woods estate for 81, 900.
Henry o. Kent Esq, of Lancaster, n. H., has
been here on visit among his relatives. Nj r,
Abial Chamberlain died sabbath day and was
buried Tuesday of this week Mr.. Chamberlain
is a native of this town and aged about eighty.
five years. He leaves one son and several daugh-
tiers The winter term at the seminary closed
this week Wednesday. 1t has been very pros.
porous term. The spring term opens February
2lst.. o. Rev. l. Dldd Of the Methodist Epsco-
pal church was unable TO preach on Sabbath day,
and Mr. T. c. Stocker read a sermon. =. Miss
Hattie Crawford, who has been sick with typhoid
fever, Is reported recovering. Mr.. Thomas Hb-
bard slipped ON the ice short time since and re-
ceved severe shock, but he Is now out again
About seven inches Of snow fell Saturday
night and Sunday morning, Mr., Dan +. Ford
| il now gaining rapidly. Mr.. James Smiley has
just received $40, 600 from his brothers estate,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

SHARoN.-Mrs. Jennie Wheeler Of district No
has been sadly afflicted with sore eyes for the
past six weeks At present she can see nothing
out Of one OF them. Charles ii. Wheeler lost a
fine three-years-od heifer, January 2Sth, it going
~ the brook TO drink and getting severely injured
by slipping upon the ice, The sOciables held at
Smiths hall, on Monday evenings, under the
auspices of the Good Templars, are reported as
quite well attended. 80, The reading and recita-
lions of Miss A. f. Hall at the Steele chap on
Tuesday evening of last week will long be re-
membeTed by ali who were in attendance. Her
delineations OF character were complete The va
rious pieces were all finely rendered by her
leaving pleasing and lasting impression upon
the minds Of the hearers. collection of 81 20
was taken up at the close, Mrs Betsey Cald
well Of New York city arrived In town on Tues
day of last week. and is the guest OF Mr. and
Mrs s Y, IIuckins, where her sister has been
stopping for some time past, The annual cleo
ton Of officers for Sharon Musical Association re-
suited rs follows Harry Bruce, president Henry
q. Narnum, vice president j, u, Baldwin, secre-
iaTy Mrs. II. c. Allen treasurer Mrs IL. G.
Vsnum collector; George d. Smith, musical d.
rector Mrs. G. d. Smith, librarian; II C. Bruce,
H. q. Narnum and Clara Wiley, executive COM
mittee The meetings Of this society will be held
at smiths hall on Thursday evenings A heller
belonging to Sylvester Alexander that has been
running wild all winter upon j. 5 Quimby' i
mountain In this town, WAS captured ON Wednes'
day OF last week by Lewis Harrington and olin
Billings. Upon examination she WIS found 10 be
In good fesh. About seven inches of snow fell
ON last Saturday night, which was undoubtedly
thankfully received by all.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

MAsoN.-Hon. Edwin d. Mason died at his
home in Richmond last week Wednesday morn
ing. lie had experienced three shocks of apoplexy
during the preceding twenty-four hours and his
death resulted. Their approach had been pre-
ceded by poor health for some time. The de-
ceased was sixty years of age, and was well
known throughout the state, principally as a
dairyman. In 1860 he was delegate to the ma
tional convention which nominated Abraham
Lincoln for president for several years represented
Richmond in the legislature and was member Of
the senate in 1865 and 1859. In 1869 he was
elected first president of the Vermont Dairymen $
Association, position which he continued to fill
until the meeting in Rutland a few weeks ago,
when he resigned. At one time he was wealthy,
but had lost large part of his property lie
leaves a wife and one young daughter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

MoRRIsvILLE.-A union temperance meeting
was held at the Congregational vestry on Sunday
evening. The Band Of Hope met at the Metho-
dist chapel on Saturday afternoon The pulp
mill is now manufacturing three and one half
tons OF pulp day.....N. w. Hiwse's house and
barn at the foot of waterngtrough hill " were
burned early Sunday morning. But very little OF
the household furniture was saved. The fire Ii
thought to have originated from defect in the
pipe or chimney in the second floor Of the part
The loss is partly covered by insurance The
students at the academy held very interes ting
lyceum on Friday evening last The topic, Re.
solUed, That good license law is preferable to a
prohibitory law was discussed and decided in thu
negative There were spirited remarks on boil
sides. The next lyceum will be held the secont
Friday evening of next term. T.. S. Robinson
has opened his hair-dressing rooms in IIendee
Fishes block, after an illness OF nine weeks. ..
The young people hold sociable at the Congre
gatonal vestry on Friday evening of this week
The ladies' circle meet at the same place in thu
afternoon. The winter term of school at thu
academy closes next Tuesday. Public examina
tons are to be held through the day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

ST.. AUGUsTIHEs CHURCH was the scene OF
very interesting ceremony Tuesday forenoon.
The occasion was the twenty anniversary Of
Father Duglue's ordination TO the ministry. The
bishop the Right Rev. DeGoesbriand Of Burlng-
ton, and twenty-five priests, representing nearly
every parish in the state, honored the occasion
with their presence The large congregation that
filled up the church gave gratifying evidence OF
the respect and appreciation in which the worthy
priest il justly held by his parishoners, and the
interest they took in the celebration Of the slyery
anniversary OF his induction into the priesthood.
High mass was sung by Father Dugue and then
the bishop explained to the congregation the sig
nifcanee OF these ceremonies and pronounced the
| episcopal benediction. Father Duglue entertained
his guests at dinner, and around the board a very
enjoyable time was had To a toast in honor Of
their host, Very Rev Z Druon OF St. Albani
made very happy speech to which the modes
priest could find no words OF reply. toast II
honor OF the bishop was received with dignife,
grace. Among the many presents which have as
Sl0i in money from the congregation S2i from
the school children eope-costng from $50 to 81
from the young ladies' OF the Sodaity society
an alb from Miss Katie Austin Of Burlington
a bouquet Of silver dollars from the children
and veil OF white silk from the ladies Of tn
school. The day was happy one in the life o
the benevolent pastor, and the good wishes he re
ceived were not confined to the Pensioners 0
st. Augustine society.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08
MarkeB.
Live Stock Market.


market al Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, February I, 1882
Cattle. sheep. Hogs. Calvei.
At market this week. 2.5l 692l 1880 232
o sss w yesl ago. 5St s9s5 ig g
PRICEs.-EStra and heavy premium oxen s. 50
inst quality, S00G1I5; second quality, s601Q6.Ij; third
quality s. per 100 lbs total weight OF hide tallow
and dressed beef few choice single pairs, ss75925.
Bulls ETC. st0Odc4l5 Working OXEN slOeglsI Y pair, or
cows, S00OG35OO; extra good, 50 O0t0, With with
out calves may be agreed farrow and ordinary $50
. .is9 stores yearlines OoGl30; tgo-yeaT,,olds,
extra, 951lc " Dor sO00GO.00 head. Lambs, so
$50 n. sheared sheep, 0d0c X n. shotes, wholesale,
0si retail, 5GlOc u 10. Fat hoga, 7f9sc NJ northern
dressed hogs, glee9c y n. Veal calves at5sc y ~
i2Gi2lSe u n. faiow ses71c II n; Country, 5Xas6e
pes with wool on, 75c@sI50 each; country lots, 75c@
sl.50 each.
REMARKS.-Prces on country cattle held as last re.
ported with fair run for the week. The export trade
tinues light but improvement may be expected
spring opens. There not hardly any very fine
cattle sale Hathaway Jackson sold eighteen western
cattle weight 1880 lbs at exc and nine others
weight 1859 bs at SCI w H. Bardwe sold eight oxen, 70
dress 100 lbs each, at dressed weight II. " Whipplt
sold ten and steers, average 800 MS live. at 3c; j.
Conner sold three to dress $50 rs each at exc
dressed weight and five TO dress $40 lbs EACH at
live. The cal, for sheep fairly active at ~ d 10 ad
The best bunch of sheep held by D. N Morse
and Of his ieedng consisting Of hundred
hrysix head. averaging l3s bs There eleven
a light run of western l. Huntington sold eghty-one
sheep average 75 MS, at $3.50 q cwt; l. Il. Sargent sold
xiysix sheep, average u 10 at 54c and ortytw), not t
flesh s22b u head; X. +. French sold one hundred
sold one hundred two sheep weighing $500 Ms a. SIC u ID
Poultry in light supply and sold at l2isc q H.
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Mortified Items.

The sixth lecture Of the Free Home course
was delivered in the Concert hall on Friday
evening, the Sd Of February by Colonel George
n Carpenter Of Boston. The subject was "Char-
acter-building," aud the audience, consisting OF
nearly three hundred persons, were well enter
tanned, the lecture being very finely written
and well delivered Previous to and after the
lecture several pieces Of music were very finely
rendered by Messrs IIOwes, Colby, Carpenter and
Chase and Mrs. Porter The expense Of the
course OF lectures up TO that evening was stated
by the committee TO be about $50 and collection
was taken up from the audience, which, with
some small sums before pledged, amounted
TO $780, and Il was announced that more lectures
are forthcoming. We understand that ]. H.
circuit will run the grst mill and saw mill con-
nected with the Paine factory the coming year
....Frank Harris run his finger between two cog
wheels in Elys machine shop one day last week.
It would have been good fun II the wheels had
been further apart. Dr. Ely dressed the wound
with sheac, and 1t is hoped the worst is over. No
insurance. Miss Lila Rumrll, while standing
on the crossing near Mortified depot was
knocked over by a car which was being set off
and very narrowly escaped being run over. She
was drawn from the track by man standing
near, with not a second Of time to spare e. Perry
Marsh, veteran OF the war Of 1872, well-known
in Mortified and all the towns in the vicinity,
died in this town on Sunday last at the age of
eighty-six. Uncle Perry was ffer in the war
and has for many years frequented the depot and
other public places of the town, always with fife
in hand furnishing music for all occasions. His
death removes n landmark" of the town and
occasions universal regret. Dr. c. w. LocSlin,
who has been on crutches several weeks in con-
sequence Of a slip on the ice, has discarded one
Of the extra limbs and may now be considered
on the road to recovery. The Ely Foundry
company Is increasing It's force and has orders
ahead for large amount OF work Business
generally in this town was never in a more pros
porous condition than at present, and those peo-
pie and papers who like 80 well to harp" the
old story that Mortified is dead town " car
be convinced of the error of their ways by dem
onstration II they will give us a call,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

wATsFELD.-Rev. C. P. Tapin, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, delivered an excel
lent discourse on temperance last Sabbath after
noon Rev. S. IL. Robinson of the Congrega-
tional church is preaching series of sermons
from Luke xiv: 10; Friend, go up higher"
The sudden death of Miss Katie daughter of l.. d
Savage, cast a gloom over this community. Miss
Savage was "a robust school girl OF fifteen sum
mers. who enjoyed excellent health until We'd
nesday the 9th ult., when she complained Of a
slight headache, and did not go to school, DR..
Hooker OF Waterbury was accidentally at Mr.,
Sayage's that morning, and was getting his horse
to go away, when Mrs, Savage called him, and
said he had better look at Katie before he went
away. The doctor went into the house, and, in a
joking way, told her she had better get up. She
said she felt faint and Immediately went into a
fit from which she never recovered. Miss Say
age was young lady who was loved and re-
spected by all who knew her As token of re-
spect, all the schools in town, with two excep-
tons, closed or Friday, the day OF the funeral
MIR, and Mrs. Savage have the entire sympathy
| Of the community.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

BoT.-Quarterly meeting service at the Meth
odist church next Sabbath. Presiding Elder
Tabor will preach Saturday afternoon and Sab
bath morning. There will be an educational
meeting at the village hall Friday evening next,
at seven o'clock There will be exercises by the
village school, consisting of reading, singing, reci-
tations, etc, after which the following resolution
will be discussed " Resolced, that the town sys-
TEN OF schools should be adopted by the town Of
Cabot" The town superintendent requests that
there be a full attendance, and that the people
come prepared to discuss the resolution.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

HOMETOWN. Mrs, b. T. Mead Is dangerously
i'll with pneumonia Archie Moulton isreported
better. "A donation for the benefit OF Rev s, b.
Currer was held at the residence of Samuel Som
eryille Dnxbury, Wednesday, the LIST instant
About $50 90 was received. The singing-school
on the Goth ult., was pronounced the best Of the
course Professor Ober's Watsheld class that
evening returned the recent visit OF the Moretown
class. The lower school, taught by Miss j. NJ
Thompson, closed Friday, after pleasant and
successful term. Miss Thompson Is u teacher OF
experience, and has been well liked during the
six terms she has taught our village school.
The following are the names OF pupils not abb
sent or tardy during the term; Bernce Forth,
Eva Wallen, Fred Abbott, Charlie Abbott, Percy
Davis, Barney Gillett, Eddie Taylor, Emmett Iay-
lor and BERTHE Turner Alice Taylor, Minnie
White and Robbie Prentiss were absent not more
than two days. The school In district No. III
closed Friday. Those having no absences were
Lila Granfeld and Dennis Reynolds, Those hay-
ing no tardy marks were Mortimer Grand6eld,
Johnny Grandfeld, Jennie Grandfed Fanny Rey'
nolds, Annie Grandiield, Percy Bailey, Frankie
Stewart Katie Stewart, Lila Grandheld, Eddie
Marion, Annie Marron, Henry Reynolds Dennis
Reynolds, Harry Barnes, Frankie Reynolds. Jen'
ME Graniield, Annie Granfeld, Harry Reynolds
| Frankie Stewart, Lila Grandfed, Martin Grand
field missed no word in spelling during the term
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

William ]. Coughlin of Somervie, 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 a hole in my lungs as big
"a half dollar, At one time a report was around
that | was dead. | gave up hope, but a friend
told me Of DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM FOR
THE LUNGS. got bottle, when to my sur
prise, I commenced to feel better, and to-day
feel better than for three years past | write this
hoping that everyone afflicted with Diseased Lungs
will take DR. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM, and
be convinced that CONSUMPTION GAN RE CURED.
can positively say 1t has done more good than
all the other medicines | have taken since my
sickness ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

HyDEpARK -page & Noyes anticipate handling
twenty million feet OF lumber this season.
The village has had visit from the states attor
ney the past week. and one of the sellers OF strong
drink was handled according to the requirement,
of the law when complaint was made Unless
others take warning by this example made o
one evidently there is more to follow in fines and
so forth. The lyceum meets regularly Friday
evenings and is participated in by all interested
In the school, Professor Wilson seems TO b.
proving himself both successful In the school ant
popular in the vicinity. 1t is an especially gooC
| sign when young men come ON the train from
| town so far away as Cambridge,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

SEMINARY HnL.-Let everybody come to hear
the lecture Friday evening, on Talks and Talk
ers," by Rev. Merritt Hulburd OF Burlington.
Admission, ten cents-the only cheap feature OF
the lecture E. Monday evening was the occasion
of pleasant social time in Professor Southworth'
rooms, it being the anniversary OF his birthday
-. William N. Ward has been obliged to leave
school on account of his fathers illness. Our
genial friend, William Jackson, goes to Fargo
Dakota, next week. lie has accepted the position
OF city editor of the Daily Argondm. The
mock session for last Friday evening was a failure
go. Prospects for the spring term are very encour
aging, the large number of applications insurinG
full attendance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

EAST HARDwIcK Magoon, for the past
two years in the insane asylum at Brattleboro,
has returned home with improved health. 80.
aainesville mineral spring in this town, is at
tracing some attention, several invalids having
been helped by drinking the water. gentle
man in Boston having advertised the spring,
many letters are received, inquiring about board
for the coming season.. Miss Lulu Ward of
Palmyra, New York, is visiting relatives in town.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

ELy.-A small boy had his lower jaw fractured
Saturday, coasting II the coasting nuisance can
not be abated the town authorities had better lay
out a coasting ground away from the streets. 1t
is not safe for anyone to drive nervous horse
through our street, for small boys hardly in boots
yet, are darting out from side paths fiat on their
faces, and the wonder Is there are not more ac-
cidents sleighing is good now, and wood and
hay are coming in lively, Apples are scarce.
There is but little sickness this winter, compared
with last year
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

RIcHMoND.-C W. Jacobs, who fell from a
ladder as reported last week. is now able to be out
on the streets again although feeling somewhat
lame and sore yet. q. The funeral of Hon. f. D.
Mason was attended last Friday from his late res
idence, A large number of people were present
several prominent gentlemen from Burlington be
ing among the number. Friday, while engaged
in drawing ice from the river to the village, Dan
lei Clark broke his leg. His load commenced
sliding while descending hill and he jumped In
order to save himself from being thrown under
the horses, sustaining this injury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

WARREN The donation and oyster supper
given in the town hall on Thursday evening last
for the benefit OF Rev. II, s. Barnard was largely
attended and $3.50 were received, Mr.. Barnard
has been with MS but few months, yet his stay
has been OF sufficient length to win for him the
highest esteem OF all. The small amount of
snow this winter has not discouraged the lumber
men, over ten thousand logs having been pre-
pared for the mills, The Daniel Ralph place in
the village has been sold to Lewis Ormsbee fol
So 300. E. School in District No has been sus-
pended, its teacher. Mr.. John Spaulding, being
sick with cankerrash.
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:ToELi MARTINS; EsT "A

In Probate Court held Montpelier in and for said Dis
trict, on the 4th day OF February, A. ID, lss2
An instrument purportng to be the last WIN and Tesla
meni Of joel Martin, late q Berlin in said DISTRICT de
ceased being presented TO the Court by Esther g. Martin
the Executfix therein named, for probae II is ordered
by said Court that all persons concerned therein be mott
hed appear a session Of said Court to be held nj
the Probate once In Montpelier, the 18th day OF Febru
AIRY, A. ID. lSo2, and show cause II any they have
against the probate Of said will for which purpose IL
further ordered that notice OF this order be published three
Journal printed At Montpelier previous TO said time Ap
pointed for hearing. By the CouIt.-Atest,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-02-08

ORANGE-Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Small pro-
poses to direct his discourse especially to the chill
dren. There is also to be SundaySchool concert
in the evening 80. The next social gathering Of
the Helping Hand Society will be at the house Of
Deacon william Peabody, Friday evening next
80. Mr. Stephen Clifford is very i'll. 1t is consid-
cred doubtful II he ever RECEIVERS
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Wll4AkMa r. SAEEGNTE EI.!. EsEAEE on

In Probate Court, held At Montpeier In said District
on the 18Th day OF January, A. d. 1851
William +. Carpenter, Executor OF the estate OF william
Carpenter, late OF Waterbury, In said District deceased
presens his administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree Of distr
button and partition OF the estate OF sad deceased Where
upon II Is ordered by said Court that said account Ant
said application be referred 70 session thereof TO be held
day OF February, A D. lss?, for hearing and decision
thereon; and It "a further ordered that hereof b,
given all persons interested, by publication OF the
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Vermont WaohnAn Stat
Journal newspaper pubshed at Montpelier previous u
d tune appointed for hearing that they may appear
sad time and place and show cause n any they have
why said account should not be allowed and such decre
made. BY the CouTt-Attest.
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