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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-19
Barre.

THE closing musicale at Goddard Semin-
airy on Monday evening was a success in all
respects, all the parts being well carried out.
AT the public examination Of teachers
last Saturday there were five applicants for
certificates, all of whom passed successful
examination.
AT the grand gift entertainment and show
here last Thursday night Horace Pratt, who
works in Blanchard's market, received the
prize of a barrel of flour, but the general
run of presents was worth about ten cents
dozen.
GEORGE J. REYNOLDS is putting up an
addition to his store on the south end. The
frame is all up and he is putting in a brick
wall between his and Durkee's, which will
be great protection in case OF fire from
either side.
RBv. BERNARD CARPENTER of Boston de-
livered the fifth lecture in the associations
course last Friday evening before fair audi
ence. The lecture was quite well received,
and in the comic parts Mr.. Carpenter can
not be excelled.
BLANCHARD & Son have moved their
market from the rooms under Perry &
Camp into the more commodious market in
the French block. In addition to their
usual stock they will keep a supply OF fresh
fish on hand at all times.
REV. ROBERT CoLLYER of New York will
deliver the sixth lecture in the course next
Monday evening. Subject" Clear Grit"
We shall expect to see the hall filled on
that occasion, as DIR. Collyer is one of the
best lecturers in the country, and rare
treat may be expected.
OUR congratulations are extended to OAR
win s. Waterman, principal OF Orleans
Liberal Institute, and his bride, on their
marriage Mr.. Waterman is former
graduate of Barre Academy, and he and his
bride are visiting in this vicinity few days
before his return to his winter term Of
school at Glover.
The ladies of the Methodist Episcopal
society held tea sociable last Wednes-
day evening. A very pleasant evening was
spent. Miss Gale of Willamstown gave a
voluntary on the organ, quite number of
songs were sung, Rotations by some of the
children, and Miss Annie Heath favored the
gathering with some very good playing on
the violin.
o. j. HowEs has nearly completed his
house and has already moved into it. -
George II. Chase has removed from G. b.
Durkee's sky parlor in the block to Will
Burnham's house across the river. -
Warner Colby, j. B. Chamberlin's clerk,
has been very sick but is now on the gain.
- James Smith has started milk cart
this week. G. S. Walker is the driver.
j. S. Collins has returned home from
three weeks western trip. w. ID.
Hooker is laying the foundation for new
house few rods down the hill from his
residence.
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OUNCE NJ. GLYssON's ESTATE.
~ STATE OF VERMONT, Washington Distric

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in and for
said District on the 18th day of Nov. A. ID. 1851
William r. Dillingham;, Administrator of tho estate
of Eunce NJ Gysson, late OF Waterbury, In said Dis
trict, deceased makes application to said Court for
license to sell all of the real estate of said deceased
situated In Waterbury, to wit; one undivided third
part of house and lot situated Main street. rep
resenng that the sale thereof is necessary for the
payment OF the debts OF said deceased and the ex-
penses of administration OF her estate. Whereupon
i is ordered by said Court that said application be
ferred to session thereof TO he held at the Probate
ONCE, In said Montpelier on the 2Sth day of Nov, AID
1854 for hearing and decision thereon and, II is fur
Their ordered, that all persons interested he notified
hereof by publication of notice of said application
and order thereon, three weeks successfully in the
Vermont Wdfchmdn & State journal, a newspaper
published at Montpelier, and which crcuates in the
neighborhOod of those interested, before said time
of hearing that they may appear at said time and
place and IL they see cause, object thereto
by the COurt.-Attest,
1915 A c. AYERILL, Register.
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r ORENZO GRAY'S ESTATE.
i A STATEOF VERMONT, Washington District, Is

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier. in and for
said District on the 18th day of Nov, A. d. 1884:
George Davis, Administrator with the will
nexed of the estate of Lorenzo Gray, late of East
Montpelier in said District, deceased, makes ap-
plication said Court for license to sell all of the
real estate of said deceased situated in East Montpe
lier, to witt The home farm except the widowsright
of dover therein, but including the homestead and
reverson of said dover representing that the sale
thereof except the homestead is necessary for the
payment of the debts of said deceased and the ex-
pense of administration of his estate and that sale
of the homestead would be beneficial to the widow
by said Court that said application be referred
to a session thereof. to be held at the Probate
cember 4. D. 1854 for hearing and decision thereon;
terested be notified hereof by publication of notice
of said application and order thereon three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman a. State Jour
nal. a newspaper published at Montpelier. and which
circulates in the neghborhood of those interested,
before said time of hearing, that they may appear
at said time and place. and If they sec cause object
thereto.
BY the Court.-Attest,
1871 A. c. AVERILL. Register.
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Brookfield.--George Davenport is to
teach school in district No. II, this winter;
Miss Luna Partridge in district No, 10; Miss
Mary Camp in district No. 49, Miss Nellie
Morse in district No. 8; Miss Nettie Bux-
ton in district No. q Mr.. Earl Gaylord in
district No. 7. - Miss Clara Staples is
very sick with typhoid fever. - w. p.
Hubbard has taken l.. w. Blanchards
farm for one year. Mr.. Blanchard is to
move to Roxbury Albert ID. Reed is
to teach school in Waitsfeld, we under
stand. - The county road commission
ers were in town last week to inspect the
new floating bridge which has recently been
built under their direction. They were sat
isfed that the work was well done and with
very moderate expense, as compared with
its utility. If the expense could have been
correctly estimated at first, it would doubt
less have prevented much opposition. -
The Good Templars held reunion at their
hall in this place on Thursday of last week.
Cleaveland and Arcadia lodges were quite
well represented. The afternoon and even
ing sessions were open to the public. The
discussion of the afternoon was upon the
comparative injurious effects of tobacco and
spirituous liquors. Rev. S. l.. Vincent of
East Braintree delivered an address in the
the evening. Mr.. Loveland spoke upon
with an originality and earnestness worthy
of the cause. John Bigelow who has
been employed in the fork factory, while
endeavoring to adjust band upon pulley,
last week Thursday, had his left hand
caught between the band and pulley, and
two fingers were entirely severed from his
hand
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PREVENT DECAY OF THE TEETH with their
surest preservative, aromatic SOZODONT.
Wilderness of the dental row, n healthful
rosiness and hardness of the gums, sweet
breath, an agreeable taste in the mouth--all
these are conferred by SOZODONT. Does
not such an invaluable toilet article, one so
pure as well as effective, deserve the popu-
larity it enjoys? Most assuredly. 1t has no
rival worthy of the name. The ordinary
powders and pastes are nothing to it, and
since its appearance, have rapidly lost
ground. Sold by druggists.
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GUARDIAN NOTICE.
VI STATE or YER MON n. Washlngtnn District. IS.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier. within and
for said district, the 10th day OF Nov, A. d. 1854
stephen D. Blake, guardian of William W. Aims
worth OF Woodbury.. In said District, spendthrift,
makes application to said Court for an order to in
vest part of the funds, held by him such guar
dian. In real estate, representing that such invest
ment would be beneficial to the interests of said
ward. Whereupon, II Is ordered by said Court, that
said application be referred to session thereof,
to he held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier,
the 18th day of November, A. d. 1854. for hearing
and decision thereon and Is further ordered that
all persons interested be notified hereof by pubca-
tion of notice of said application and order thereon
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Fafehmc,.
O. State Journal published at Montpelier, before said
time of hearing, that they may appear at said time
and place, and, If they cause, object thereto.
BY the Court.-Attest,
1875 A. c. AVERILL, Register.
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Orange.-Teachers examination OF Orange
will be held at the East Orange school
house, commencing at nine o'clock Novem-
Der 22d, 1884. - On Wednesday after
noon the 18th instant, the children, grand
children, great grandchildren and neigh
bors of Mrs. Anna Curtis, gave her sur
prise party in honor Of the eighty-fifth ami
versary OF her birthday. There were about
thirty present, each bringing some little
token of love and respect. 1t proved
genuine surprise. After q few hours spent
in social converse and kindly wishes for
many happy returns OF the day, all partook
of a bountiful supper prepared by Mrs. G.
l.. Jackson, a daughter Of Mrs. Curtis, at
whose house she resides. All felt amply
repaid for the trouble it had caused them in
the pleasure it gave one who has travelled
30 far on lifes rough and rugged way. She
retains her faculties to a remarkable de-
gree, and it is interesting to converse with
her. All those present on Wednesday hope
to have the pleasure of meeting with her on
her next birthday. - Mr.. II. j. Curtis of
Montpelier set good example when he
painted his buildings at the corner" and
one which has been pretty well followed
The church has been painted on the outside,
and now efforts are making to raise money
to make much needed repairs inside. -
Clifton Hurd has so far recovered from his
recent illness as to be able to go out doors.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin Waterman of
Glover are spending a few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dyer Waterman.
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HE FELL IN MY PLACE.

These lines were written by John f. staley in
memory of George l.. Chambern date of Middle
sex, VT, who lost his life at Elkhorn Cut Nebraska
in running Staley's engine while the latter was in
attendance upon the convention of the Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers at San Francisco:
You ask me why dwell upon the theme
And allow these tears to bedew my face;
Why It's cen though have not seen
That noble brother fall In my place.
Though no was not conscious of what was to come,
- Yet death, 1t seems, was giving chase
To him while was absent from my home,-
And 10! he bravey fell in my place.
And knowing that by standing at his post,
Which he firmly did in that sad case,
His life he'd risk, and which he lost,
For at his post he fell in my place
IT'S thus along the road of fe
Not knowing what's before us in the race;
And If perchance we fall victim of the strife,
1t may be we fall in a brothers place.
To the wife and children bereft of one so dear
Who are now deprived of fathers fond embrace,
In this, your sad affiiction deeply share,
For truly realize that he fell in my place
We know It's that will not quickly flee,
Nay, from our memories this life will ne'er eface,
But It's said and oft repeated fervently
IT'S a noble death to die In a brothers place.
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AdOpt it Now.

The following communication is from n
school superintendent in active service in a
town which has adopted the town system,
and he is competent witness in the matters
whereof he testfies:
Mr.. Editor: 1T seems to me there are
three very weighty reasons why the legisla-
ture should pass the town system bill this
session. First, all the leading educators in
Vermont, and elsewhere, men who have
made this matter a study for years and are
capable of judging-men in whose Judgment
on educational matters we have confidence
such men, almost without exception. are
advocating this system and urging its adop-
ton. Second, every town that has given
the system such trial as is contemplated
by the law has continued in its use. Third,
those states, old and new, which stand in the
front rank in educational progress are using
system similar to this. These are facts
which have long been known and cannot be
gainsayed On the other hand, there is not a
single valid objection that can be brought
forward in opposition to this measure.
There may be some slight friction in cases
where single towns adopt it; but when the
state adopts it all this friction will cease and
we shall settle down to such progress in ed
ucation as we have never known. Then
achy do we hesitate? Where is the risk?
The day must come soon, and those towns
that are already in it, as well as the many
more which are now waiting for the general
law, unite in saying " the sooner the better"
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Deatbs.

In Minneapolis, Mimi Nov. 4, an infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank il. Emery, formerly of Montpelier.
In Enosburgh, Nov. 2, Hattie Stone, 49,
In wlston, Nov. IA, Edgar Bushnell, ~.
In West Georgia, Nov. I, Henry Harris, ~.
In West Fairlee, Nov. 3, Carlos Whitney, 81.
In West Fairlee, Nov 8, Frank Godfrey, 81.
In Stowe, Nov. 6, Mrs. Betsey T. Rowley, 49,
In Plainfeid, Nov. Is, Hattie A.. wife of r, A.
Dwinell, ~.
In Whiting, Nov. 10, Reuben Harris, formerly of
Chittenden, ~ years and months.
In New York city, Nov. s, Anna u. Gallop. wife Of
William II. Stimson, formerly of Waterbury, IS.
In Haupt. Day county. Dakota Oct. 16, of paralysis
Mrs Joanna d. wife Of Clark Preston, formerly of
Middesex, IL.
In South Ryegate, Nov, s, Olive NJ. Cole, wife of
Leonard f. Darling, 20 years and month";
Nothing in my hand bring,
Simply to thy cross I cling;
Naked. come to thee for dress
Helpless, look to thee for grace.
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THE danger of incidental harm to the
community, or to certain classes of people,
extension of public works, etc, is greatly
diminished when those who make the laws
and especially those whose duty il is TO in
terpret them, recognize that law is pro-
gressve science; that it is n means, not an
end; that when a state of things arises for
which there is no precedent, a new precc-
dent must be made How the most enlight-
ened jurists hold this principle constantly
in view, and how the common as well as the
statute law is thus made TO keep pace with
the general advance of civilization, is adj
mirably set forth in the leading article in
the North Americrd Repielc for December,
Labor and Capital before the Law" by
Judge T. NJ Cooley of Michigan.
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Marriages.

In Montpelier Noy; Y, at Christ church rectory,
by Rev. Howard Y. Hill, Eldon Curtis Cogston Of
Berlin and Marian Eldora Benway Of Montpelier.
In stowe. Nov. 8, Edwin @. Robinson and Efie Har.
low, both Of stowe.
In Glover Nov. IL, Darwin s. Waterman OF orange
and Nora l.. Wiley of Glover
In Berkshire, Nov g. Milend N. Coffin OF EDos-
burgh and Ella II. Austin OF Berkshire.
In Chelsea, Nov. 10, by Rev. j. Il. Knapp william
A. Hood and Mrs Laura A. button. both Of Chelsea.
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nREN CUMMINS' ESTATE.
" STATE OEN EKM MONT Washington District. SIS

In Probate Court held at Montpelier In said Dis
trict, on the LIST day of November A. ID. lss4.
Albert q. Cummns, Administrator of the estate of
Oren Cummins late OF East Montpelier. In said Dis
for examination and allowance and makes applica-
ton for decree of distribution and partition of the
estate of said deceased. Mhereupon, II Is ordered
by said Court that said account and said application
be referred 10 session thereof 10 he held ~ the
Nov. A. y. lisa. for hearing and decision thereon:
Aud II Is further ordered that notice hereof be given
To all persons interested by publication of the same
three weeks successfully IN the Vermont WatchRda
& state journal, newspaper published at Montpe-.
lier, previous TO said time appointed for hearing,
that they may appear Mt said time and place, and
show cause II any they may have, why said account
should not be allowed, and such decree made.
1915 A. O AVEiiiiI., Register.
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Waterbury Center-The fall term a

Waterbury Center.-The fall term at
the Seminary closed last Friday evening,
with exercises by the senior and middle
classes. The essays and orations were all Of
high order. The recitations and declama-
tons also showed marked improvement and
reflect great credit upon Professor Bacon,
who has this matter in charge. The Latin
and Greek classes, taught by Professor
Bunker, have done excellent work, and
prove him to be a good teacher OF those
branches. OF the music, it is enough to say
that Miss Gum has done her usual work,
which is always first-class. Miss Norris has
had fine class in painting, which has done
well. The commercial department has
graduated this term five-L. w. Russell,
Ebert r. Wyman, w. II. Messer, Il. #.
Ross and George Miles. The prizes and
honorable mention in the Minard CONNER
cial School, are as follows: First term-prize
for highest rank in all the work Of the term,
A. o. Marble; first honorable mention, j. l..
Beachum; second honorable mention, A. w.
Crossett; third honorable mention, George
Hobart. Secoud term-prize for highest
rank in all the work OF the term, f. l..
Quimby; first honorable mention, Miss E.
j. Hayden; second honorable mention, A.
b. Phillips; third honorable mention, Miss
May o. Minott. Third term-prize for high
est rank in all the work Of the term, l.. W.
Russell; first honorable mention, w. II
Messer; second honorable mention, Elmer
f. Ross; third honorable mention Gilbert
X. Wyman. Mrs. Hunter and her
daughter Cora are home for short time
from their work at the Home for Destitute
Children in Burlington. Miss Cora is to
teach school in Jericho this winter.
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Sharon.-Rufus Rogers died of consump-
ton last Saturday night. Funeral last Mon
day at two P. NJ, in the Baptist church, Rev.
II. ID. Pierce preaching the funeral discourse.
- Mr.. f. Kibbie is about to move on to
the Mcdonald farm, having leased it for
year. - A son OF Mr.. G. j. Sleeper is
sick at Randolph with fever. Mrs. Sleeper
is there caring for him. - Mrs. Thurs
ton, mother OF c. NJ Thurston, died last week
Tuesday. She has been great sufferer,
having been sick nearly all summer. -
p. ID. Gle is building a barn on the place he
recently purchased Of H. G. Varnum.
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i .YDIA BLISS, ESTATE:

In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, in and for
said District the 18th day of November, A. d. 1884:
An instrument purporting to be the last win and
Testament of Lydia Bliss, late of Cabot, in said
District, deceased. being presented to the Court
by Thomas Is. Stevens, the Executor therein
named for Probate 1t is ordered by said Court that
at a session OF said Court to he held at the Probate
ONCE in Montpelier, on the 18th day of December, A.
d. 1884, and show cause, II any they may have, against
the Probate OF said will for which purpose 1t is fur
Their ordered. that notice of this order be published
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Watchrian
State Journal, printed at Montpelier, previous to
said time appointed for hearing.
By the Court-Attest,
1871 A. G. AvERIIL Register.
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HUMAN BLooD,-On the purity and vital
ity of the blood depend the vigor aud health
of the whole system. Disease of various
kinds is often only the sign that nature is
trying to remove the disturbing cause. A
remedy that gives life and vigor TO the blood,
eradcates scrofula and other impurities
from it, as Hoods Sarsaparlla undoubtedly
does, must be the means of preventing
many diseases that would occur without its
use. Sold by dealers.
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REGULARs.-One Of the strongest proofs
of the value of Kidney-Wort as a remedy
for all diseases of kidneys, liver and bowels,
is the fact that it is used and prescribed by
regular physicians. Philip c. Ballou,
MD, of Monkton, VT, says: "Take it all
in all, it is the most successful remedy l
have ever used"
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Observation-Disclosures Ainsworth has
sold his granite quarres and farm in Wood
bury to Mr.. Laird Of st. Johnsbury. Price
reported, $500. - Carrick Brothers of
st. Johnsbury have just erected fine gran
tie monument for l.. Hathaway's estate in
the new cemetery at this place. All above
the lower base was cut at st. Johnsbury
from fine dark "Victory" stone. 80 The
fall term of Hardwick Academy closes with
an exhibition on Wednesday evening, No
vember 18th. The school has been quite
prosperous under Principal Nevin's manage
ment and il is hoped will continue so
through the year. 80 Mr. and Mrs. III. o.
Stone purpose celebrating the twenty-ffth
anniversary Of their marriage on Monday
evening" the oath. - A. Il. Judevine has
commenced a suit against M. e. Tucker to
recover damages for filling his mill pond
with sawdust and shavings, fuckers mill
being situated above Judevine's on the same
stream. - A. Il. Judevine is putting a
new water wheel into the I" Bailey" granite
shop in this village. This shop has not been
used since Bailey's failure in 1882. 60 The
new Advent church approaches completion.
The plastering and outside painting are
mostly finished. Floors are being laid. and
material for seats is being prepared. With
favorable weather it will doubtless be ready
for use before Christmas. So l.. ID. Hath
away, Esq, expects to occupy his new office
next week. - See account of burglary
at East Hardwick in current mention
column.
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Geoal Notites.
81 CnMMIGSInNERS y

Josiah BENJAMIN'S ESTATE.
- COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash
ington, Commissioners, to receive. examine, and adj
just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Josiah Benjamin, late of Berlin in said
District deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto hereby give notice that will meet for
the purposes aforesaid at the dwellinghouse of John
f. Benjamin late of Berlin. the 3Oth day of Dec,
until tour o'clock r. NJ, each Of said days and that
six months from the lst day of November A d. 1884.
is the time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Montpelier. this 18th day of November, A.
D., 1884,
c. r. SABIN, lr,,,t..,o,o
1871 JOEL FOSTER, COMMISSIONERS
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Cabot.-L. P. Cole has bought the house
now occupied by John Thomas. Price
$500. Mr.. Thomas moves to j. b. Knights
house. - George Gould, Esq, returned
from his Western trip last week. His
daughter Jenny, who has been stopping the
past year with her aunt at Rush Lake, Wis.
returned with him. - Mr.. G. II. Dudley
will meet the singers and all interested in a
singing school at the village hall on Satur-
day evening next at seven o'clock.
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Wolcott.-George Pennock's shoulder has
been dislocated by falling through the floor.
- A telephone line between here and
Montpelier is to be constructed. - Mrs.
Frank Spiller has gone to Canada to visit
friends. - Emma Putnam, who has for
three months been very SICK is failing.