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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Calais.-The personal property of the late
z. G. McLoud and Alvah Jennings is to be
sold at auction, commencing next week
Monday. - Cows at e. n. Morses auc-
ton sold at an average of $685., hay at
$11.S0 per ton, oats at thirty-nine cents per
bushel, barley at fifty-two cents per bushel,
and corn at tifty-seven cents for seventy
pounds in the ear. G. w. Foster
teaches singing-school at the Center and c.
f. Dudley at Maple Corner. - William
Pray is cutting about four thousand spruce
logs this winter. - Edna M. Goodell, a
young lady of seventeen years. has raised
over $50 by subscription for singing
school and engaged teacher, and the public
are now reaping the benefit of her labors.
- The Calais "stage driver" and
"Rufe," whom the Argus went for so saw
agely last week for expressing their opinion
as to how postofice should be run, think
this is country where a man has a
right to criticise official action or naction.
- Will White has left the store of l.. A.
Kent to attend school at Maple Corner.
- Farmers generally have improved
the fine weather in cutting their supply of
wood for next year.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17
Marriages.

In Montpelier, Dec. II, by Rev. J. H. Hincks
George ii Smile of Burlington and Harriet Eliza
beth, daughter of Joseph Fisher of Montpelier.
In Derby Line, Dec. 8. by Rev. W. g. Wood, John
T. Hennessy and Emma Goodwin, both of Cabot.
In Mortified, Dec II, by ID. r. Ayerill Esq Syl.
vester Moses and Emma Jerome, both of Mortified.
In Norwich, Dec ., by Rev. n, II. Nichols, Charles
4. Nash of Lebanon, ~ H., and Alice l.. Barton OF
Norwich,
In Northheld, Dec, TO- by Rev f. c; Cowper, Henry
A. Marshall of Waterbury and Nellie Nj. Waite Of
Elizabethtown NY
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Braintree..- exercises will be
held in the church in this place Christmas
eve, 80 The friends and neighbors of Mr..
Tuesday evening, December 9th, to cele-
brate the tenth anniversary of their mar
rage. A very pleasant time was enjoyed
by those present. 20. II. Rumrill cut
his foot quite badly while chopping in the
woods one day last week. - IL. q.
Farnsworth cut his hand one day last week
while chopping. - Waldo Il. Butter
field has bought the Rufus Flint farm for
81 800, - Miss Nettie Clatlin has gone to
Wakefield Mass, to spend the winter with
her sister, Mrs. Cora Hunt. - The sew
ing and mite society will meet with Mrs.
Timothy Blanchard Friday afternoon of this
week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Stowe.-Rev. l.. II. Elliott, agent OF the
Vermont Bible Society, spoke at the Con-
gregational church Sunday morning and at
the West Branch church in the afternoon.
He treated his subject very ably and inter-
estingly on both occasions. - Rev. w.
l.. Anderson and wife are spending about
two weeks visiting Mr.. Anderson's' father.
- The son of Amos Robinson who has
been such sufferer for several weeks from
that terrible disease, diphtheria, died Sun
day night. The funeral services were held
at the house Monday afternoon. - Car
RE Robinson has a class in singing at the
West Branch which numbers about forty.
- The masquerade ball at the Lower
village hotel last week Thursday night drew
an immense crowd, large number of spec
tators being present. The removal of the
masks at the supper table was the occasion
of no small amount of merriment -
Rev. Mr.. Healey breaches now at the
Unity church every Sunday afternoon at
two o'clock. - The subject of Christmas
is being agitated at the different churches
in town at the present time. - Mr.. Dan
forth Simmons, former resident of this
town, died last week. He was eighty years
of age. The funeral was held Saturday
and the remains were brought here for
burial. - Hon. George wilkins has re.
Gently received a letter from his wife, who
was then in Washington Territory, saying
she had concluded to go to California where
she has brothers living.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Richmond.-C. w. Howe has leased the
wooden building and opened harness and
auction store in the same. - AS b. s.
Kenyon, wife and daughter Ada, were driv-
ing to the village last Monday afternoon, the
crossbar of the wagon broke, when near the
farm house of j. L. Mason, and the horses,
a large powerful span, ran plunging into the
barbed wire fence and throwing the occu-
pants out into the mud, Mrs. Kenyon strik-
ing on her stomach and Mr.. Kenyon upon
his back. Fortunately the worst injury to
the occupants was the soilng of their cloth
ing, but the horses received severe cuts
from the barbs of the fence. Assistance was
rendered and they returned home in Mr..
SmalPs wagon. - Rev. Mr.. Wright of
Montpelier is expected to preach at the
Universalist church next Sunday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Bradford.-On Monday of last week Mrs.
Gideon Heath was found dead near her
residence in the west part of the town,
She was lying in small pool of water, with
a thick shawl over her face and head, and a
handkerchief around one wrist, showing
that her hands had apparently been tied
together. No marks of violence were found
upon her person and the general opinion is
that she committed suicide. Later in the
day letter and some money to pay a certain
bill were found where she had put them, in
the pocket of her sons coat, which he had
left at home, which goes to prove the above
theory. Mr.. Heath died about a week be-
fore, and it is supposed that Mrs. Heath,
during fit Of temporary insanity, planned
this way of ending her troubles. - Mrs.
George p. Arthur slipped on the sidewalk
near Union block last Wednesday, severely
injuring her spine. - Charles III. George
of Grand Forks, Dakota, is in town. -
School at the academy opened last Tuesday
with about one hundred pupils. -
Mrs. George e. Brown received a telegram
the 9th instant, announcing the death of heI
father, William w. Carey of Coleraine, Mass
- Rev. Frank Palmer of Norwich
Conn, preached at the Congregational
church last Sunday - Our lawyers are
about ALI in Chelsea attending county court
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17
West FairIee.-This quiet village is in

West Fairlee.-This quiet village is in
chronic state of quietness. - The
schools are in successful operation, with a
large number of pupils. - Rev. Mr..
Hamilton preached on Sunday to good
audience, on keeping the Sabbath. -
Carrie Whiting has gone to Montpelier, to
attend school. She will be missed in the
choir here. - G.. n. Simpson is at home,
and expected to remain for the present.
-= Scion Hutchins and bride have re-
turned from Boston, where they went for
a wedding trip to visit friends. - A ly-
ceum is talked of, and also a Christmas fes-
tival, for the Sunday-school.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Groton.-A. NJ Heath's mother, Mrs.
Holt, came to town last Saturday and APP
pears very smart for lady eighty-two years
old, being as active as most ladies at
sixty. - Rev. III. A. Spencer presiding
elder, was at the Methodist church last
Sunday, and gave two very interesting
centenary sermons.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

CATARRH is a very prevalent and exceed
ingly disagreeable disease, liable, If neg
lected, to develop into serious consumption.
Being a constitutional disease, it requires a
constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, which, acting through the blood.
reaches every part of the system, elfectng a
radical and permanent cure of catarrh in
even its most severe forms. Made only by g.
/. Hood q Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

FRANK jerks, mail agent, was arrested on
the Providence train on its arrival at Wor-
oester, Mass, last week Thursday, by In
spectors Field of Boston and Newcomb Of
New York, and taken to Boston. Inspector
Field was formerly assistant postmaster at
Rutland, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

democratic politician, is i'll, and there are
reports that his political defeat at Chicago,
last summer, and his political experiences
since, have broken his health and even
affected his mental powers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

East Bethel.--S III. Brooks has bought
the Salisbury building in West Randolph,
and expects to move his family there in the
spring. == Alonzo Davis from Harmon
ton, n. a., has been visiting friends in this
vicinity. - John Booth is putting in a
new shingle mill. = The winter term of
school opened with twenty-five pupils and
Charles Clifford as teacher.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

THE annual catalogue Of Middlebury col
lege, printed, shows the total number of
students in the institution to be forty-three.
OF these eight are seniors; six Juniors
eleven sophomores; twelve freshmen and
six specials.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Granville.-J. III. Spear caught an eagle
that measures eight feet from tip to tip. 1t
is the largest eagle ever caught in Vermont.
1t is alive and all right. He caught him by
one claw in trap. His legs are Of bright
yellow, very large. The bird ought to be
preserved for the state cabinet.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Gaysville.- Christmas services will be
held at the Union Hall, all the churches
uniting on that occasion. == Muchinter-
est has been manifested in the protracted
meetings at the Methodist church the past
week, and several have arisen for prayers.
Rev. Mr.. Smithers from Pittstield and Rev.
Mr.. Reynolds have assisted the regular min
lister (Mr. Hastings) in the work, and Mr.
Harlow from Hancock, has kindly assisted
in the singing,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

TWENTY thousand children attended
Sunday-school demonstration in Balti-
more Sunday, in connection with the Meth
odist centenary
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is to be observed
in both churches this year as usual. -
John Hale returned home from Massa-
chusetts last week. - Merrill Goodwin,
who has been confined to the house by sick
ness for several weeks, is out again. -
James S. George has gone to Westmoreland,
n. H., to spend the winter. - Chester
Lindsey will return home from Plymouth,
N H., soon, to spend the winter. - All
classes are waiting patiently for the snow
to come. There is scarcely enough now to
whiten the ground. - Mrs. Reuben Mar
tin formerly of Bradford, died last week
Wednesday, Her remains were taken to
West Bradford Friday, for burial. -
Mrs. Frances e. Mitchell has returned home
from Haverhill, n. H., where she has been
visiting for several weeks. - Rev. Hor-
ace w. Worthen of Richford was in town last
week to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs.
Martin. - Mrs. Houston, who recently
returned home sick from Michigan, is i'm
proving in health, and it is hoped that she
will be able to be out soon among her many
friends. - A. Martin of Wells River
was at home last week to attend the funeral
of his mother. - George w. Leslie's
health is very poor, vet he is seen on the
streets every day. For an active man it is
hard to yield up to the intirmities of old age.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

East Roxbury. Ora Boyce has his share
few weeks ago. and last week he found
his two-year-old colt dead. - Mr.. Per-
kns of Mendon has been holding a series
of meetings here for two weeks. The ordi-
nance of baptism has been administed the
past two Sundays by immersion, three at
each time protesting their faith - G. III
Bigelow of East Brookfield has singing
school here this winter. - The report is
that Daniel Braley has rented his farm to
Mr.. Culver of Northfeld for year. -
Charles Aliens health is very poor this
winter
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

THERE is a surplus of six million bushels
of wheat in the Northwest, all of which, it
is claimed, will reach Montreal ON its way
to Europe next year.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Waterbury Center.-Rev. d. f. Miller
of Waterbury preached an historical SER
mon at the Methodist chapel last Sunday
morning, giving very interesting account
of Methodism in Vermont, but more partic
ularly in this town. - All the members
of Ezra Stetson Post, G.. A. r., are particu-
larly requested to be present at their hall
next Saturday evening, as this is their an
nual election of officers. - Mr.. LOTUS
and his daughter of Lawrence, Mass, who
were called here on account Of the sickness
and death of Mrs. LOTUS, returned to their
home last Monday. - The Free Baptist
quarterly meeting, held with the River
church, was not largely attended by people
outside the town. Still the meetings were
interesting. A son of Amos Robinson
was buried last Monday. He had diphthe-
ria which terminated in blood poisoning.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Tunbridge.-Mrs. c. A. Flanders is
teaching the winter term of school in the
North Village. Her long experience as
teacher in the high schools of Bellows Falls
has made her one of the best teachers in
this vicinity. =- Sarah Adams has gone
70 Meriden, n. H., TO attend the winter
term at the academy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Cabot.-Six schools are being taught the
present winter in five districts. This ar
ably larger than in former winters. 80
The school directors have furnished the
room for the primary department in the
village school with new seats and desks
and other furniture, which is great i'm
provement on the old wooden seats. -
Mr.. James Marsh, who has been suffering
severely for the past six weeks from the
effects of hot plastering dropped into his
eye, is now better so that he can go out of
doors. - Orvis w. Conner reports the
net profits of one hen turkey the past sea-
son at S4350. Who beats this? - Rev.
j. Currier supplied the desk of the Metho-
dist church last Sunday in the absence of
the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Enright
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17
Craftsbury.-william Collins has been

Craftsbury.-William Collins has been
appointed postmaster at the Branch in place
of George Merrill, resigned - The
democratic jubilee and oyster supper at
town hall, the 9Th, was a success. About
three hundred persons were present, the
larger part of whom We're republicans.
- The following named persons have
been elected officers of the Grand Army
post for the year ensuing: f. A. Crane, com
mander; o. Aiken, senior vice-commander;
w. Leonard, junior vice-commander; f. j.
Burnell, adjutant; A. Paddock, quartermas-
ter; p. G. Hodgden, surgeon; q. c. Hoyt,
chaplain; r. w. Cowles, officer of the day;
o. NJ. George, officer of the guard. - G.
H. Kenerson is once more proprietor of the
Mill Village store. Frank Hatch has
rented Charles Chamberlain's farm for one
year. y n. III. Kinney recently killed a
pig, seven months and twenty days old,
that weighed four hundred ten pounds
Robert Anderson killed one, ten months
old, that weighed four hundred thirty-nine
pounds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

LADIES and gentlemen's easy chairs, in
great variety, for holiday gifts, have just
been finished at Paine's, AZ Canal street,
Boston.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Brookfield.-W. G. Clark sold on Thurs
day last, at public auction, part of the
timbers belonging to the original floating
bridge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Moretown.-MissG ertie Dodge is teach
ing on South Hill. - G.. M. Fletcher Wis
tied friends in Burlington last week. 60
Miss Lena Evans has commenced her sec
ond term of school in Waterbury Center.
- We understand that the school in
district No has been closed because OF
dissatisfaction with the teacher.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

GONE HUNDRED doses one dollar " is true
only of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it is an
unanswerable argument as to strength and
economy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

WOULD you like four good books for fifty
cents? Read our offer on the first page.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

South Woodbury.-A Christmas festival
will be held in the church next Wednesday,
Christmas eve. There will be Christmas
exercises appropriate to the occasion, and
an oyster supper.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

Do you wish good book free? Read our
offer on the first page
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17

A NEwsBoy recently found $4,000 in an
empty car seat on the Pan Handle road.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-17
Barre.

WETMoRE & MoRsE propose to shut down
work during the holidays and so give their
workmen needed rest.
OSCAR V. BRADFORD is at home visiting
for few days, having been in Minnesota
and Iowa for the last year and over.
Work at the fork shop is not so lively as
IL has been some seasons, and commencing
last Monday, the company are running on
elght-hour time.
Mrs. S. NJ. DIcKENsoN's millinery shop
was closed by Deputy Sheriff A. M. jack
man, last Saturday, by attachment OF goods
in the shop We understand that the at
tachment was made in favor of Boston
parties.
LEWIS KEITH employed part Of his time
last week in breaking up some green sward.
1t was quite novel sight Mr.. Keith says
he never broke up ground when he could do
1t easier, the ground being just moist enough
for the burrows to turn handsomely. We
think it will do pretty well, even in YER
mont, when farmers can do their fall plow-
ing in the middle of December.
THE band concert last week was a failure
in a financial point of view. Thursday
evening r. b. Vaughn was the recipient Of
a chamber set and a number of other persons
received presents of less value. Friday
evening the attendance was still smaller,
and no presents were given away, as those
present felt that the boys had lost enough
tending was the very high price Of admis-
sion charged, which seems to have been an
error in Judgment of the boys. Later in the
season it is expected that the band will
again appear before the public, and at pop
ular prices.
GODDARD SEMINARY.
THE winter term at the seminary has
opened with fully as good, if not better,
prospects than the school has ever known.
There are upwards of sixty students in the
DINING room with enough who have rooms
and board in the village to swell the num-
Der to between eighty and ninety. The
students are not of the -four years old F"
class but young men and women. -
Miss Kendall has a fine class in instru-
mental music and is doing excellent work.
Mr.. Foster is also doing his best to call out
the vocal talent of the school, which is not
lacking. 60 The first lyceum of the term
was held last Friday evening. The pro-
gramme, which consisted of music, both vo-
cal and instrumental, declarations, discus
sion of question: etc, was success. The
members took hold with more energy than
usual, making the debate a warm one and
its influence good - Everything has
been very quiet thus far this term, but
already there is heard the whisper of Christ
mas and as formerly, we expect a good
time.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-03-12
STATE NEW y.
DeLand continues to boom.
nllSCrOSCOpt

DeLand continues to boom.
Floral City is to have a new saw mill.
Enterprise is proud of her railroad CEN
ter prospects and puts on metropolitan
airs.
Oranges by the wagon load at Bay
Port. They sell at one and half cents
each.
E. F. Joyce has been granted charter
for the construction Of water works in
St. Augustine.
Orange county citizens complain that
their locality wofully misrepresented
by jealous neighbors.
Advices from Barlow indicate that
Polk county's prosperity is increasing
with remarkable rapidity.
An orange grower, of Waldo. has sold
oranges exposed to the recent cold snap.
for $3.50 per crate in Boston.
A splendid hotel is to be erected on the
Wesley Baker place on the Withlacoo-
chez river, by wealthy New Yorker.
Encouraging reports reach us of ac-
tivity, enterprise, and development
from almost every section Of the state.
The schools in St. Augustine have been
closed for want of money, and the press
of that city complains of mismanage-
ment.
Hamilton county's board of public in
suuction have apportioned the school
funds, and ordered several new schools
opened
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-03-12
The wedding Last NIGHT.

Miss Agness Durham, a daughter of
our esteemed fellow-citizen Captain D. A
Durham, and Aurelius J. Phillips. EsQr.
were married at the st. James Methodist
Church, in this city, at 7;3O p. IN. yester-
day, the Rev. E. L. T. Blake, of Ocala
officiating Loving hands had made the
church beautiful. The front of the
chancel and altar We're tastefully decor
ated with evergreens and flowers, while a
large floral horse shoe hanging just in the
rear of the altar, recalled the old legend,
and every one who looked upon it
wished good luck" to the happy pair.
Mrs. d. Z. Bond presided at the organ,
and the wedding march was never more
delightfully."- rendered.
White satin and the sweetest of orange
blossoms lent their grace and beauty to
the lovely bride, while the gallant
groom elect was proud and handsome. in
regulation black.
THE News tenders sincere congratula-
tions and good wishes.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-03-12

In a lecture upon the Esquimaux de-
Evered in London a few days ago, DR..
Rae expressed this people was originally
an Asiatic race, who crossed to Siberia
by Behring's Straits. From Labrador to
Alaska they speak but one language,
with slight dialectical variations. They
are physically strong, have great affec-
ton for their children, and are intelligent
and faithful. The tallest male measured
by DR.. Simpson, near Behring's Straits,
was five feet and ten inches, and the
shortest was five feet and one inch: the
heaviest weighed 195 pounds, and the
lightest 125 pounds. An Esquimaux of
ten eats as much as eight pounds Of seal
OF twelve pounds Of fish at a meal. The
clothing OF the people is made almost en-
tirely of reindeer skins, and their dwell
ings, usually snug and comfortable, con
sist of stone and mud kraals, wooden
huts and snow houses, according to 10
cality
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-03-12

The lands sold for taxes at Lake City.
Florida, embraced some Of the largest
tracts in that section. Sir Edward Reed
had thousands of acres sold.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-03-12

One hundred and fifteen acres of land
have been cleared and set out in orange
trees in the limits Of Waldo within the
past sixty days.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-03-12

Mr.. S, Lockwood, New York natur-
alist, says: In the manufacture of mi
croscropes the United States are easily
superior. For lenses, Wales, Spencer and
Tolles have a world wide reputation
The stand now in use everywhere is man
ufactured in Philadelphia. The optical
lenses are the latest improvement made in
the instrument. They were invented by
Able. The latest important discovery of
microscopy is the Bacillus tuberculosis by
Koch. 1t has given rise to the contagiOn
theory of the disease of consumption now
gaining ground among pathologists. The
possibilities of magnifying are not limited
merely by the skill of the Iens-maker
but by the nature of light. [ can con-
ceive an organism so small that even
light cannot give its image. Or if the
object be an organism its parts will not
debect or reflect the waves of light.
Moeller's rulings ON glass have been sep
arated at $4,000 of an inch. There is
increasing interest in the work of the
miscroscope."