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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

MoRRIsviLLE-Dr.E f. ]. Hall was in attend.
ance at the clinics and lectures at the Mary
Fletcher Hospital and Medical College In Burling.
ton, last week. Nv. II. Robinson went ON Tues
day to consult Professor VIM j. Morton of New
York In regard to an eye trouble. Miss A. Bell
Hall returned from Fayston on Wednesday last.
Miss Genie Boyce returned with her and will re-
main for short visit. d. Several are to unite
with the Congregational church next Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Bnshee, the pastor, returns from his
vacation this week. E. The following officers In
the Good Templars Lodge were installed at their
last meeting; Worthy chief tempar, W. +.
Clement; worthy vice templar, Miss L. L. Noyes
worthy secretary, Miss May Noyes worthy hnan-
clA secretary, c. L. Borden; worthy chaplain,
HIP: Munsoni worthy marshal, D. c. Spau'ding
worthy deputy marshal Miss NJ M. Sayton
worthy assistant secretary, A. c. Noyes; worthy
right hand supporter, Mrs. w, T. Clement; worthy
left hand supporter, Mrs. d. G. spaulding; worthy
inside guard. Miss E. NJ Cooper worthy sentinel,
L. d. Grout past worthy chief tempiar, Dr. s.
Abbott The play, Little Brown Jug" being
prepared by the lodge will not be presented until
early In the fall. &C. o. Hammond and H. j.
Durham, two illustrious citizens OF this place. are
boarding at the stone house in Hydepark Too
much imbibing OF poor rum Is the verdict
No disclosures as to where 1t was procured are
made
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

IT appears that Chief Examiner Keim
narrowly escaped being shot during the wal
by General Sherman's orders. He was q
newspaper correspondent, and before At
lanta overheard by accident that the union
signal officers had learned the rebel sigma
code and were using the knowledge to ad
vantage. He telegraphed it north, and the
next day 1t was sent to the rebels at Rich
mond, and they Immediately changed their
entire cypher. Keim was arrested, and
narrowly escaped death by the interference
OF powerful friends. He was Obliged "a
leave Sherman's army Immediately.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

WATERBURY, CESTER.-0ur farmers think they
have found out what ga central medium" sugar
seasons Is, --one when our best sugar orchards
yield only about one pound per tree instead OF
three or four pounds. And instead OF "the quail.
last spring, with liability of being little bet
tel" the farmers claim they hardly ever made SC
poor molasses and sugar as during the past sea.
son. 1t is fact not generally known that the
largest collection OF oil paintings in Waterbury
may be found at the residence OF Elan LOOMS
These paintings are not priced on account OF his.
torica or family associations but for their genu-
inc merit. Any person interested is at liberty to
call at the house and examine these paintings
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09
Insane Criminals.

Charles +. Freeman Of Pocasset, Mass,
four years ago in a state Of intense religious
excitement, stabbed his daughter to the
heart. Gods command to Abraham had
become tangled up in his weak brain and he
deemed that he was executing divine COM
mand and by this terrible deed giving the
highest evidence Of Christian faith and ODE
dience. He was adjudged insane and COM
mitted to the Danvers asylum. He is now
in sound mind and is in custody at Barnsta
BILE Jail, charged with murder, being held
upon the original indictment found against
him in 1879. His case came before Chief
Justice Morton last Saturday on a petition
for writ Of habeas corpus, and the court
was asked to discharge the prisoner or re-
lease him on bail. After careful examine
tion of the case, Judge Morton said his
mind was not satisfied that Freeman was a
fit subject to go at large. The act which he
had committed was terrible one, springing
from the widest fanaticism, which when
acted upon would be likely to result in a re.
currence of insanity. While at Danvers his
mind had become balanced, but there was no
assurance that he might not have recur-
renee of insanity" Judge Mortons deci-
sion is right. Freeman should never again
have his liberty. The lenient treatment of
alleged insane criminals is on the increase in
this country and is az encouragement to
commit terrible crimes. If further danger
from such characters is not removed by
hanging them, they certainly should never
again be turned loose upon society. Some
where it would seem to be just to establish
precedent for uniformity of treatment of
such cases. Freeman kills his daughter,
McCaffrey his wife and mother, and the plea
OF insanity consigns them to the tender care
of an asylum. Guiteau, as much or more
maniac than either of these, kills president
and ne is thrown into Jail and finally hung,
as he should have been. The logic of these
and other similar cases seems to be that a
man shall have carte blanche to maltreat
and murder the defenceless members of his
family, but when he lifts his violent hand
against the powerful he shall suffer the ex-
treme penalty of the law.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

THERE is Frenchman living in swanton who
Is said TO be one hundred six years old-two years
older than Aunt Sally Stockwell OF Brattle-
boro. The Bradford Opinion rays that Grandma
White, who has lived for several years In the fam
lily Of s. A, Eastman, in Newbnry, will be one
hundred years old next July. She retains her in
tellectual faculties TO remarkable degree and re-
members events that occurred In her youth and
can repeat poetry by the hour She lived for
many years In the Atkinson family, and they
show their gratitude by. supporting her in her
old age
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

BRooKFIRLD- May I'd nearly seventy-five OF
the friends and neghbors of Mr. and Mrs Royal
Abbott met at their house to celebrate their TWEEN
ty-htth marriage anniversary. Rev. VIM. Gay
offered prayer, after which he congratulated
them on their long married life and presented
them with several articles to the value OF twenty
five dollars Mr.. Abbott thanked the donors for
their tokens OF kindness After a social visit the
friends departed for their homes wishing them
long and happy life. Miss Ina Ainsworth is
teaching the school Ia district No 6. -. .Wednes-
day, May I'd, the barn Of W. Clark together
with his farming tools and one hog were con-
sumed by fire. Some think 1t took from brush
heaps, others from his pipe.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

EAST MoNTPBLIKR.-Fre Slayton has sold biz
three-years-old colt to Michael Hammett for one
hundred twenty-five dollars. Alice Tempeton
teaches in the Morse district, and Miss Gray a,
" hired ont to her mother for the summer" which
will doubtless advance our domestic interests bu,
the educational interest demands such teachers
as Gertie In our school-rooms. E. Clara Woodward
OF Marshfield Is teaching at Peacham Hollow.
Her mother will be remembered as among the
best teachers In this and neighboring towns some
forty years ago. ii. II. Templeton has planted
thirteen varieties Of potatoes. Those In need OF
call on him SOON. The On-the-S Stair" class
OF the c. l.. S. G. met with Mrs. ii. II. Temple
ton, May LIST. The regular programme was pre-
coded by new sugar and ramble in the sugar
place, after which they repaired to the house,
and held general conversation on their studies,
with review questions then followed fine essay
on the Anabasis, and birthday poem from a
member OF the circle who first showed her poetic
instinct by entering this mundane sphere upon
the anniversary Of Shakspeare's birth and death
Addison birthday, May LIST, was also suitably re-
membered by selections from his writings.
Mrs. George Goodwin observed her eldest daugh-
ters birthday anniversary by presenting her with
new sister. The little stranger is very quiet,
but will doubtless soon show signs OF superior in
telligence.. Mrs. Chauncey Newhall spent
week at the Center with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, Harvey Cummings, while her husband and
brother were moving TO Granville, and WAS quite
surprised on her arrival there to find that Elmer
had taken the measles along, and the next week
her dairy work for eighteen cows was supple
mented by three severe cases Of the Measles
the two little ones and the hired girl all sick to-
gether. All are recovering =. Theodore Wood,
who works for f. II. Vincent, is at home for a
few days with sprained aeke. While going
to market one day last week George Davis's colt
took u sudden turn towards home, and those who
saw say the air was full of bundles, eggs, new
sugar and the like. Eggs as well as colts must
be broken before they can be used, and George
Is equal to the emergency in either case.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

SrowE.-Rev. Mr.. Kilburn, the Methodist min
lister sent to this place for the coming year, came
to town last week and preached Sunday. He il
without family, and Is at present stopping al
Mr.. Freeman Smiths. Rev. Mr.. Lewis, who
is stationed at Weathersfield, went to his ap-
pointment Sunday, and Is to return this week
for his family. when they will go to their new
home. In this town there Is reported a case OF
"cruety To animals " which may we'll attract at.
tention. 1t Is said there is a man in this place
whose cattle are dying off one by one. This
spring they refuse to eat what little Is placed be-
fore them, owing to heir being so nearly starved
during the winter e. Most OF the schools in town
began last Monday. The steady rains Satur-
day started the grass wonderfully One could
almost see II grow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

A CONVICT in the state prison named Brown
lately made bold push for liberty He man
aged to get hold OF suit Of clothes belonging to
the keeper OF the shop, man about his own Size.
While the keepers attention was called by .
fellow convict In another direction he lodged
out into the yard. The three guards whom he
passed merely recognized the clothing and let
him pass, but just as he stepped into the street
the wind lifted his coat tails and disclosed his
| chaaa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

CALAIs.-Elam Provost was somewhat injured
lately by the explosion OF cartridge. E. 0mer
Provost started last week to rejoin his wife, who
has been for time on a farm In Newark. Mr..
Provost is at work for Mr.. Lamb. . George
Pierce is unable to labor on account OF a kidney
trouble. Victor Templeton has moved on to
the Ridout farm and Is going to carry 1t on and
his home farm this summer. Ada Bliss has
commenced her school In No, s. Classic Pike In
No. ~, Flora Gray In the East hill district and
Mrs H. +. Burnap In No. IA 80. The funeral ser
vices of Mira Polly Dudley were held at the church
last Sabbath. Her remains were taken from the
tomb In Cabot and placed in the cemeiery at East
Calais. Dr. Henry Jewell from West Concord
Is visiting friends in town. Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Darling are to work for the widow James
X. Tobey this season. "A. S. Bliss has sold one
OF his black colts. Mrs C. N. White Is counted
on the sick list A young woman in the south
part OF the town Is proving her efficiency as a
helpmeet. Her husband being away at work she
has removed the banking from the house, picked
and drawn the stones from nearly a half an acre
49,, The son OF Dr. l.. A. Tobsy OF Warren, N, IL 4,
Is staying with his grandmother, Mrs. Elvira
Tobey.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

RANDOLPH. The village school opened Monday,
with Miss Jennie y. Fuller as teacher The schools
throughout the town opened on that day. 49,. j.
w. Fargo was In Boston the latter part OF last
week Mrs. N. S. Clark Is very low, e. The ly-
ceum at the normal school was postponed last
week, as all were not prepared. Ii is expected
this week that the question OF free trade aud pro-
lection will be discussed, with Colonel J, b.
Mead and Hon. n l.. BoydeD for protection, Mr..
J. W, Carter and Principal A. w. Edson for free
trade. j, Nj. Adams has moved 10 West Ran
dolph To live and will still continue TO run his
peddler's cart. Rev, l.. o. sherburn preached
at the Methodist church for the first time Sunday.
Rev Mr.. Forrest moved last week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

PAINS IN THE BAoK.-Whdt they mean Hoo
cured poignant pressing pain in the small OF
the back Is a dangerous symptom. II means
approaching kidney trouble-possibly Bright s
disease. 1t should not be neglectsd-not day,
not an hour, Fortunately these symptoms are
easily cured. Hunts Remedy, The great kidney
and liver medicine, Ia an absolute and unfailing
specific for them, and for any diseases OF the kid
neys, bladder, liver and urinary organs. A single
bottle of Hunts Remedy has many times saved
q life,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

HARDwIoK. Emerson Brush has improved the
outside OF his residence with a coat OF paint
Hardwick cornet band Is making efforts to raise
funds for the purchase OF uniforms for its mem
bers. The sugar season has resulted much bet.
ter than anticipated at the end OF the first week
Of warm weather, Different localities report ay-
erages OF one and one-half to two and one-fourth
pounds per tree, which is somewhat more than hal
the usual average OF full crop. Many con
sumers Of sugar who have heretofore used maple
sugar. are now purchasing refined cane sugar by
the barrel, believing 1t cheaper and better than
maple, quality aud present prices considered
ID. W. Aiken, Jr., is now at home, arriving here
on Saturday last from Louisiana, where he has
been employed In mercantile buainess for several
years past
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

WEST RASDoLPH.-A large party left this place
on Monday for the west. Among the number
ten in all, was Carlos Pratt, Fred Prince and
Arson Burroughs Rev. W. s. Blaisde OF the
Center preached at the Congregational church,
Sunday evening, Charles Beedle OF Bell Ringer
fame was In town last week the guest OF his
brother, a. II. Beedle.. :. j. Mcbride and family
returned last week. -. Telephone communication
has been established between Mrs. Chandler
and Mrs. MAINS G. 2. Hardy has returned from
market with fresh stock OF goods cheaper than
farmers OF this section is shown by the improved
implements and farm machinery which are being
continually sold there. At the annual vii,
lage meeting on Tuesday evening OF last week
Il. II, Shattuck, q. A. Bass, A. A. Smith, C. X.
Granger and c. H. Tracy were chosen trustees
treasurer, w. H. DnI3ois; collector, G. W. Barnes
chief engineer, W. b, Wall first assistant, ii. p.
Sanford; second assistant, J. L. Moses The
trustees were instructed to erect street lamps
Seven cents on the dollar was raised. Amount
the treasurer's hands May LIST, SAL 81.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

RICHMOND, Henry Brewster of Huntington
shot and killed an eagle in his sugar works one
day last week that measured seven feet and one
and one-half Inches from tip TO tip Mr. Brews-
ter brought him into this village and has en-.
gagged Mrs. Stafford Fay to preserve him. His
mate was seen the same day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

EAST HARDwIcK u. c. Stafford's sugar-house
was burned last week with evaporator, pans, etc
and eight or ten hundred pounds OF sugar. No
insurance Sugar makers have finished up the
business averaging one and one-half pounds TO
the tree. N Feds lost one OF his matched
span Of horses last week. "A little son OF G. r.
Whipple died OF diphthera last week after an i'll
ness OF thirty-hye hours. The friends OF Mrs
Woods gave her a surprise party last week Tues
day (it being her birthday carrying refresh
ments and some tokens Of kindly remembrance
-. The schools In town commenced last Monday
ingston at No. 4. Clara Keith goes to Green's
borough Bend. NV ID Hyde has been confined
to the house two weeks with neuralgia. E. Keith
& Lawrence are putting an addition on H. W.
Stevens house, which will be great improve
ment, John Black sold his household goods at
auction Saturday and is intending to start for the
west with his family soon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

RoxBuRY REV. S. A.. French is to remain
pleased to learn 1t. The village school begar
on Monday with Miss Malvina Joslyn of North
field as teacher. George A. Tilden has gone tC
Boston to purchase new goods. II. c. Averi
being sick with severe cold, his place in Barn
hams store Is supplied by B. j. Hine. =. The
dance at the Summit House last Tuesday night
was well attended and good time was had +. :.
The officers Of the Good Temnlars ledge for the
present quarter are c. L. Ellis W. c. t.; Celia
Wiley. W. V. T.; Elmer Ellis, w. S Carl Ellis
w. +. S., Emma Wiley, W. T. William Brigham
W. N. Mary Butterfield, guard; Seth Rich, sen.
tinel II. G, Ellis, W. Carrie Butteried, W
A. s.; Abbe Richardson, W. X. S Ella Sawyer
W. L. s.; A. A. Richardson, p. vet
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

MoRETows-The children and some of the
grandchildren met at the residence Of Abel Gil
lett In Duxbury on Tuesday, the oath Of April, to
celebrate his eighty-fourth birthday. 1t was
planned so as to be almost a complete surprise to
him and was enjoyed by all present They left
as token OF their love and respect for him a
present OF nice hat, for which he seemed pleased,
not so much for its worth as because 1t reminded
him that he was not forgotten by them. As night
drew on they left, with many wishes that he
might he spared to see many more birthdays and
that they might have the pleasure Of enjoying
them with him. Mr.. Gillett is remarkably
smart man at his age, being able to do good
most OF our young men. William w jackson
Jr, OF Lowell, Mass, speaks In the Jones brook
school-house next Sunday at eleven o'clock in
the morning on the subject Of temperance and at
half-past one on THE Law Of Divine Increase"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

WATrsFIELD. The telephone between this town
and Middlesex Is now an established fact The
first message received last Saturday at forty.
four minutes past nine A. NJ, by A. c. Brown,
who got the railroad time from +. NJ. McElroy OF
Middlesex. The click OF the telegraph or the
passing locomotive can be distinctly heard here
distance OF thirteen miles. The office is located
in F. A. .Boyce's store... The May ball at f. D.
Lambs hotel was one Of the pleasant affairs OF
the season. The music, by Elmore's band. was
excellent. The supper no exception to the
good things provided by 81 mine host" and all
went away wishing that Francis would live long
and give a May ball every year George
Fullerton, for several years the genial and accom-
modating clerk at l. X. Josln's, has opened a
store in Hastings block, where he will offer for
sale all kinds of groceries. feed, hardware, etc.
ETC. Everybody says, George is a good fellow, -
and q large patronage Is predicted for him
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

WORLD OF GooD.-One OF the most popular
medicines now before the American pablo is Hop
BltteIs. You see It everywhere. People take Il
with good effect 1t builds them up. 1t is not
as pleasant to the taste as some other bitters, as
II Is not whiskey drink 1t is more like the old
fashioned bone-set tea, that has done world OF
good II you don't feel Just right, try Hop Bit
ters.-NUndd NetOs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09


BARRE.-Micah French Is to return to town, hav-
ing traded his hotel property at Williamstown
with Charles Templeton for one-half OF the house
owned by Templeton and Harrington, by the rail-
road track, near Mr.. Templeton's. S. l.. Gates
has bought building lot Of l., J. Bolster, back OF
Mr.. Bolster's residence, on the line Of the pro-
posed new street.. House building is to be car
ried on here this summer to much greater extent
than in any past season. Not counting those
nearly completed, there are to be about twenty or
twenty-five new houses put up this season, II help
and lumber can be secured to carry out the plans
OF those that have bought lots. Mrs Philo
Patterson has bought OF her fatherin.law, Phineas
Patterson, his half of the house, paying 500 for
the same. She owned the other half before MIR
Patterson has moved to Jockey Hollow. :. Miss
Minnie Patterson, spoken OF In last weeks items,
died Thursday afternoon OF last week. Her SUI
ferings were very severe and she was kept under
the influence OF opiates toward the last Of her ill
ness. Funeral services were held at the house,
Saturday afternoon, at one o'clock and at the
Dniversalist church at two o'clock Rev. w. M.
kimmell delivering the funeral discourse.
Quarterly services were held at the Methodist
church last Saturday and Sunday. Presiding
Elder Spencer was present and gave two good
discourses Sunday, one at half-past ten in the
forenoon and the other at half-rast seven in the
evening. Rev. j. K. Bartlett Is to be here
again this year, and makes some changes in the
services. Preaching service will be held at half
past ten in the morning, followed by Sunday
school; social meeting at half-past six in the
evening III tne Nestry, ana preaching AZ nhl1-past
seven In the body Of the house. =. Uncle Micah
French moved into Barre again Saturday, he hsv-
ing purchased OF Mr.. Harrington his (Harring-
tons) half OF the house. Mr.. Harrington has
moved into his tenement that he made over one
OF his barns 80. L. @. Chubb has contracted five
building lots in his meadow, and on part OF them
the men are going to erect houses as soon as pos
sible-and one, Nat Whittier, has already been
digging cellar and preparing the foundations
for house. There was Il meeting Of the COM
mttee Of the Barre lecture association last Satur-
day evening, aud the work OF - fall and winter
looked over A very good showing was made.
There were season tickets sold amounting to
SS09 30; single tickets, 1916. S5-makng total
OF S626 10. There has been paid for entertain
ments, $500; incidentals, about S60-leaving
balance of some $40 in the treasury. The COM
mittee has decided to have another entertainment
as soon as arrangements can be made for the
same. Notice will be given as soon a. the matter
Is arranged. Quite large number Of our people
went to Montpelier Monday night to hear !" Josh
Whitcomb," special train coming up after the
entertainment to bring the theater-goers home
I'D NJ. Perry is painting his house, Hooker,
Dickinson and Straw doing the work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

THE cab-driver, Fitzharris. tried on the charge
of being one Of the principals In the Phoenix Park
murders has been acquitted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

ELY.-Rev. d. Lynch OF White River Junction
was In town all OF last week preparing the young
Catholics for confirmation. Bishop DeGoes.
BRAND Of Burlington administered the sacrament
on Sunday morning to about seventy FIVE persons,
almost all OF whom were children. The bishop
addressed the congregation with very appropriate
and eloquent remarks. The young ladies and girls
were all dressed in white with long white wells,
and looked very pretty. The church was well
filled. Among the persons present were great
many Protestants. After mass the bishop and
Father Lynch were driven to Wells River where
the bishop confirmed the Catholic children of that
place. The summer term Of school commences
this week, taught by Miss Berry Of Thetford and
Miss Hartigan OF Shoreham. Trailing arbutus
is plenty, but not quite so fine as sometimes