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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

Middlesex Center.-The most pleasant
gathering of the season thus far in this To-
cality occurred at l.. NJ. Cameron's, last
Tuesday evening. About one hundred and
forty relatives, friends and neighbors
convened to attest their friendship and
wish long life and continued happiness to
Mr.. and Mrs. Cameron who have sailed
smoothly the matrimonial sea five years. In
appreciation of this fact and as a slight
token of the esteem in which Mr.. Cameron
and lady are held, the company left presents
as follows: Two easy-chairs, united token
of several neighbors; extension table and
cloth for same, by other friends Bible
stand, Mr.. and Mrs. IL. w. Comstock
writing desk, Mr. and Mrs. l., M. Bruce
three butter tubs, silver lined, W. A.
Daniels; handkerchief box, Miss Laura
Durfey; thermometer case, Miss Carrie o.
Clark; one dozen of silver teaspoons,
Montpelier relatives; two silver table,
spoons, Montpelier friends; silver table
spoons, Mr.. and Mrs II. A. Sawyer; dessert
spoon, ID. p. Sawyer; silver mounted pickle
several pieces, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos N.
Chase; toilet towels, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Chase
china cups and saucers, Miss Leona j. Cam
eron; napkin rings, Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Will
der; vases and toy for baby, Mr. and Mrs.
A. j. Cameron: muslin handkerchiefs. Mrs.
Abbie Cousins; eleven dollars in cash from
numerous friends, etc. A brief presenta-
ton speech was made by Hon. William
Chaplin, seconded by Hon. j III. Holden, to
which Mr.. Cameron responded in humor-
GUS but feeling manner. In speaking of the
edibles, suffice IL to say that the hostes.
superintendent the preparations herself-s
sufficient guarantee of their excellence. The
oysters were on par with everything else
some measuring two by four inches. Chase
Brothers orchestra furnished music fol
dancing, which was kept up at Chaplin,
hall and at the house till four A. NJ, wher
the merry party broke up. -= l.. ID. Jones
and wife of Mortified have been visiting
their numerous relatives here for the pas
week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

East Bethel.-About forty of the friends
and neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs ID. p Brews-
ter gave them an impromptu visit, Saturday
evening, leaving with them necessaries of
life to the amount of $50. - Albert
Whitney has bought the Yawvey place of
Marshall Paige. - Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvia
nus Carpenter have adopted the infant
daughter of John Sutton. - Earl, six
years-old son of Henry Wills, died last Sum
day morning of Bright's disease. -
Epizootc is the prevailing disease in this
locality. - Mrs. George Cleaveland was
buried last Sunday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

Braintree.-B. A. Spencer, while cross
ing the railroad track "A little below West
Braintree station in the binding storm Of
last week Wednesday night was struck by
a train. Mr.. Spencer's team consisted of a
yoke of oxen and sled loaded with furni-
ture. The engine struck the yoke fairly in
the middle, throwing the oxen from the
track-one upon each side. Strange as it
may seem, they were comparatively unin-
jured. Not so with the furniture, as it was
reduced to kindlings. - All having
claims against the town should endeavor to
present them the 14th instant, at which
time the auditors will meet at the town
house to adjust them. - West Randolph
has adopted the steam whistle method of
signaling the weather indications as pre-
dicted by the government signal service,
and we now know, seventeen hours in ad-
vance, what the weather is going to be.
- There was heavy fall of snow last
Wednesday, accompanied by high wind
which drifted the hill roads badly.
We understand that V. l. Spear contem-
plates trip to Mexico with carload of
sheep. - Daniel Dodge of Montpelier is
visiting relatives in town. and at the same
time doing little " fishing" - c. E.
Woodward, Jr., is quite sick.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

PRETTY mouths should have pretty teeth
in them, but it is not unusual to see between
rosy lips teeth discolored and decaying
through neglect. This disfguring defect
should be repaired without delay by using
fragrant SOZODONT, which removes every
particle OF tartar from the teeth and renders
them snowy white. This admirable aid to
beauty is perfectly harmless and exhales
most delightful aroma, and is in every re-
spect preferable to the ordinary tooth pastes
and powders. Try it and see for yourself
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

North Fayston.-Thed donation and oyster
supper passed off pleasantly. The proceeds
netted about $50. - Willard b. Porter of
Geddes, N. Y, formerly of this place, is quite
feeble. == The wife of DR.. W. w. Por-
ter of Geddes had severe shock of paraly-
sis recently, At last accounts she was in
sensible and helpless, and not expected to
recover. - Several of the citizens of this
place and Waitsfield turned out with their
teams and drew wood and logs for Mr.. l..
X, Hooker, who was recently severely in
jured by falling tree. - Mary j. Fisher
has rented her place to David G. Brown for
one year. ==- Charles Harrington has
taken the Widow ingalls, place. - l.. w.
Porter has been appointed guardian for
John Benjamin. - Between seventy and
eighty friends and relatives of Mr.. and Mrs
Nathan Boyce met at their house on the
evening of January 20, to celebrate the
twenty-ifth anniversary of their marriage
A poem by Laura b. Boyce was read by
Clara d. Brown; also "A letter from Mr.. and
Mrs ID. 7. Smith of Dubuque, Iowa. A
silver berry-dish and two nut-picks were
presented by Mr.. and Mrs. ID. 4. Smith, 8
silver pickle-dish by Mr.. and Mrs. G. o
Boyee Money from friends TO the amount
of about 800 was also left
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

East Elmore-Mrs. +. b. Morse had
tumor removed by Drs Ward and Adgate
January Goth. - Mrs. Vigeant has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Albert Dugar.
- Mr.. and Mrs Newell Slayton are the
happy parents of a daughter, who came TO
their place of abode January %. 60 Mr..
and Mrs. S. X. Cameron were away several
days, last week, visiting friends. - Mr..
and Mrs Charles White recently made a
short visit in town.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

GaysvilIe.-John Wolcott formerly of
this town, died at his residence in Wood
stock last week Thursday, of paralysis.
His remains were brought to this place last
Sunday for interment. 49, An old-fash-
toned spelling-school and necktie festival
will be held at Union hall tomorrow (Thurs-
day. evening TO raise money to pay for an
organ for the Methodist church.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

South Royalton.-The firemen's fair was
success in every particular, although the
day was stormy. The net receipts amounted
to $50. The members of the company ex-
tend their thanks to the public for their
liberal patronage; also to the ladies for
their assistance and to the Bethel cornet
band. Forty couples We're present at the
dance at the close of the entertainment.
- Harry Whipple shipped carload of
sheep to Boston this week. - Edison
RiXhY is very sick
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

Fletcher.-The annual festival and oys-
ter supper held in this town, last Friday
evening, for the benefit of Rev. George s.
Guernsey, was great success, Fully three
receipts amounted to Si44. The parish is
in a healthy condition.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

THE FIRST KEEN TwINGE.-As the season
advances, the pains and aches by which
rheumatism makes itself known are ex-
perienced after every exposure. 1t is not
claimed that Hoods Sarsaparilla is spe-
or can be, such remedy But the thou
sands benefited by Hoods Sarsaparilla war
rant MS in urging others who suffer from
rheumatism to take it before the first keen
! twinge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

Rochester.-The spelling-school at the
school-house, Thursday evening, was well
attended. The recitations and other eXer-
cses were excellent. Several proved them
selves very perfect spoilers. Lola Alhee of
the high school was the successful COMPETE
tor, Fred Faulkner standing second. 80
The basket festival, Wednesday evening,
of the weather. The exercises were there
fore repeated ON Friday evening, when a
good audience was present, The charades
and tableauX were interesting, as well as the
music and reading - Mason Hubbard
has moved into his new home. =- Jessie
Morgan returned to St Johnsbury Academy
last Monday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

Tunbridge.-The Union Agricultural
Society has voted to cut off all third premi-
ums and to establish class for Norman
horses. - The vote upon the town sys-
TEN must be taken at the annual meeting,
and it cannot be passed over. - Whit
ney Post meets next Saturday evening.
- The open winter we were promised
has not arrived. - Some night providers
came near being captured last week. -
District No. 10 holds its school meeting next
Saturday evening. - The mill-yards are
s sIedy ne @ei saturda wt' evenng rail-
road is wanted. - Many ice houses were
filled last week. - S. E. Cilley has in
vented a ticket-holder that exposes the ticket
but does not allow it to be stolen. -
cold Prob's " signal service was signal
failure last week. - George Preston is
very i'll. - DIR. l.. A. Noyes of Randolph
who lately returned from Alaska, with his
family visited his parents here last week.
- Harry Chapman has been home for
few days.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04
Brookfield.-The hearing in the case o

Brookfield.-The hearing in the case Of
Town of Brookfeld as. William G.. Clark
for alleged contempt of court, which was
appointed for Wednesday of last week, com
menced so late in the day, by reason of the
counsel having been delayed by the storm,
that it was adjourned until Thursday.
Messrs. Dillingham; and Plumley appeared
for the prosecution and Randall and Boy
den for the respondent. Governor Pingree
was also present, having been appointed by
the court as master to take testimony in the
case. The decision of the court in regard to
the case is awaited with interest. - f.
S. Tracy, while engaged in working with a
sawing-machine at Charles Williams, had
his attention attracted to part of the ma
chine that needed adjustment, when he
thoughtlessly came in contact with the cir
cular saw while it was in motion, by which
he received very serious flesh wound,
which disables him for the present. -
About twenty of our young people attended
the concert given by the Nashville Students
at West Randolph last Saturday evening
- 1t is expected that missionary dia-
logue will be presented by the children at
the meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society on
Thursday of next week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

Stowe.-C. L. Mcmahon and wife started
this week for New Orleans. - Several
from this town attended the recent meetings
OF the Grand Lodge of Good Templars at St.
Adams. - There are efforts being made
to have a select school here in the spring to
be taught by Miss Poland, the teacher of
the upper department of the village schools.
- Mrs Carrie Waite started last week
for Peterboro, n. H., where she has found
employment in shoe factory. - The
musical sociable held at Vernon wilkins
Thursday evening of last week, was well
attended and proved to be a very enjoyable
affair. - Byron Russell, former resi-
dent of this town. is here visiting old scenes
and acquaintance. - The Good Temp
lars are preparing drama, which they hope
to present to the public soon. - The Sc
we're cold weather which we have been hav-
ing for few days has been the subject for
discussion for that length of time. -
Two deaths occurred in town during the
last week. One was that of Mr. Chaffee,
at the Forks ;" the other, that of Mrs.
Guy Nutting, at the residence of her son.
Both funerals were held on Sunday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04
East Randolph There is to be a dona

East Randolph.-There is to be dona-
ton party at the Baptist parsonage next
Friday evening. All are invited - The
friends and relatives of Mr.. and Mrs. Jared
Plumley, to the number of about fifty, met
at their residence last Saturday evening, to
celebrate their golden wedding. After par
taking of refreshments from well-flled
table the guests departed, leaving behind
them over $50 in cash and many other valu-
able presents. 60 The Reynolds sisters
gave a concert here, Saturday evening, to
large and appreciative audience. -
Charles Goodwin and family have been de-
tanned in town because of the sickness of Mrs.
Goodwin's father. - The young people
are rehearsing drama, which they will soon
present to the public.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

Bradford.-George II. Linton has pur-
chased the A. p. Shaw land, on the Lower
Plain, of j. b. Pickett, paying 500 per
acre. - Much sickness prevails in our
village at present from severe colds. e. j.
Sibley, who has been sick about two weeks,
is now a little better. j. NJ. Warden is
slowly improving, and Miss Bell Patterson
is better. - II. ID. Davis machine-shop
and stock of tools were totally destroyed by
fire Thursday morning. Loss $1,000, with
a small insurance. Mr.. Davis resides here
and the shop was at South Newbury. -
Myrtle Sawyer takes Miss Patterson's place
in the telephone office. - j. II. Vincent,
DID,, will lecture at the Methodist church
this wednesday, evening. - The con-
cert and ball Monday evening, for the bene-
fit of Trotter Encampment, l. o. of o. F.,
was very well attended A good time is re-
ported by all. Blaisdells orchestra eight
pieces furnished the music - 1t is ex-
pected that the State Board of Agriculture
will hold a meeting here February 10th and
18th. - Lewis Brunell, an old resident,
who had been sick with pneumonia for some
days, died last Friday evening, at the age
of seventy-two years. Mrs. Brunell is now
very sick with pneumonia, with but little
hopes of recovery.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

East Calais.-Rev. l.. Warren will preach
here again next Sunday afternoon at one
o'clock. - George Hill goes next Mon
day to Barre, to work in tinshop, and the
band loses another member. - Dckey
White of Alton, Iowa, nephew of Jacob
and Oscar White, has been visiting his rela-
tives here during the past two weeks.
- Mrs. Caroline Bullock Dwinell died
last Saturday night at the home of her son,
H. S. Bullock where she has been living
for several months. The funeral services
were held on Monday afternoon at the
Methodist church at Marshfield - The
annal meeting of the Universalist society
was held on Monday evening, January Goth,
and the following officers elected; Clerk
and treasurer, S. Webb; collector, M. A.
Kent assistant collector, w. l.. Pierce;
auditor, b. p. White; prudential committee,
l.. A. Kent, Mrs. III. C.. Wells and s. H.
Foster; delegates to the Central Association
Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Kent and Mr.. and Mrs.
l. S. Dwinell; delegates to the state con
vention, NJ. A. Kent and b. p. White.
North Thetford.-Ray Palmer started fol
the West, last week. in search of business
-= There is to be social at Colonel Por
ter's tomorrow Thursday evening. -
Quite number are confined TO the house with
colds, etc. - Eddie Morrison, who has
been in feeble health for "A long time, started
for Florida last week. - More wood and
lumber is being drawn to this village this
winter than for many seasons. - Harvey
Wilmot intends selling his place in the
spring. 80 Alice Berry, who has beer
attending school in Salem, Mass, is home
for a short vacation. - Several of oul
people attended the social at Hanniba
Chase's and report a good time. - Lum
bermen are beginning to complain of the
amount of snow in the woods. == Mrs
ID. c. Abbott was at her fathers, last week
visiting. - Thetford Academy has {
| ~
giving evidence of the work of the teachers
! during last fall
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

Worcester. - Alonzo Richardson has
bought the old homestead of his mother and
Mrs. Richardson has bought the Tom Brick
place. - There was a good company
present at the public installation of officers of
the Grand Army of the Republic. Captain
Lull was present and told some funny stories
about the war. - Somehow the story has
got into circulation that the singing-school
in Worcester is a failure. 1t is an error.
more instructive school than the one taught
by Professor Foster. - l.. NJ. Kent and
wife of Lyndon are visiting friends here.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-02-04

Moretown.-Owing to the storm or some
thing else, that eagle which was on exhibit
ton in town last Wednesday did not get
much patronage. The hand-bills are
out announcing an exhibition by the village
schools on Friday evening. The price of ad-
mission, fifteen cents, is so low that all may
attend. A good time is expected - At
the meeting of the Ladies Aid at the par
sonage, last Wednesday, George Billings
and Emma Baird of Waitsfield were mar
ried. Elder Bartlett had just promised the
ladies If he married a couple that day he
would give one-half the fee to the society.
The society has met at the parsonage only
once before, and on that occasion also there
was wedding. We await the next meet
ing there with some curiosity.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-06-18

Joseph Weiss to Henry Calm Sen, so in
Scioto Tp., $1,000.
Samuel Jacobs to VIM. j. Jacobs 20 acres in Scioto
Tp., $225
VIM. b. Cherington, Sheriff. to NJ. j. Barton, Lot
25 in Vaughn's Add. to jackson, $3l.
Adam feager to Perry Yeager, so acres in Scioto
Tp., $400.
Bridget A. Kelley to Hannah McGhee Lot 57S in
Wellston, 81.
Sheriff Lively to f. D. Dodge, Lot 195 and E. q of
Lots 70 and so in Austin's Add. to Welston, s2lO
A. J. Mongold to D. Hoskins, 90 in Franklin
Tp, $1,000.
Jas. Graham to wills Graham acres in scioto
Tp.. $1OO
L. A. Atwood to Nancy shannon, Lot a5i in Wells
ton, $s75.
VIM. Cutter to John Strong, Lots in Austins 2d
Add. to Wellston, $50.
Jas. W. Phillips to John Strong, 4 acre in Milton
Tp., $lOo.
Hugh Giiland to Lemuel Joyce, 40 acres in Lick
Tp., $3.50.
Lemuel Talbot to II. Fl. Amos, in Coal Tp.,
$2l1.
John Brown to James Newport, 4 acre in Coal Tp.,
$3.50.
james NJ. Hudson to Jacob Kuhner PIT. Out Lot
in s. y of Jackson. $500.
Samantha Hays to R. D. & ]. Mccoy, Lot $50 in
Wellston. 5000.
Jane D. Aleshire to VIM. sikifHngton, Lot 23S in
Wellston, $500.
James C. Reynish to John Nipple 4 in Coal
Tp., $1,000.
B. F. Scott to s. b. vandivort, 61a acres in Coal
Tp., $3.50.
Geo D. Ragland to ,Jno. W. Ragland, 81 acres in
Liberty Tp.. $50.
Green Thompson to Levi Eisennagle Lot SO in Da-
visvie Coal Works, $65.
Dennis McGhee to Bridget A. Kelley, Lot $50 in
Wellston, $i00.
Joel c. Baker to Rachel Stewart, acres in Milton
Tp.. 5000.
d. F. Edwards, Tr, Francis L. Wallace, Lot ~ in
Austin's Add. to Wellston, $3.50.
jackson, $3.50.
Lucy NJ Cobb to Frank j. Rafferty,, Lots IL and u in
Cobbs Add. to Wellston 1926
Louis Hollberg to Samnel j. Jones, Pit In Lot in
Jackson. $1,000.
Geo. White to Lemuel Talbot, Lots 405 and l96 in
Wellston $3.50.
Lewis Jones to Thos. Smith, IS acres in Madison
Tp.. $500.
Richard snead Lemuel Talbot, Lot 2a9 in Wells
ton. 5000.
I. B. Brookens to Nellie F. Lasey. PIT. Lots 81 and
50 in Austin's Add. to Weston, $120.
j. H. Sherman to Cynthia Lasley, Pt. Lots 81 and 80
in Austin's Add. to Wellston s12O.
H. s. Willard to Nellie f. Lasley, In Lot l3S in
Austin's Add. to Wellston, $105.
I. B. Brookens to Cynthia Lasley TT. Lots 81 and 50
in Austin's Add. to Wellston, s12O.
Ann Harris to G.. Fl. Greene, 65 acres in jackson
Tp., s5S7.5o.
Allen Hegler to John Mead Lot 1O1 in Austin's
Add to Wellston $85.
David D. Williams to Jno J. Jones, B. S., Und. =
of In Lot II in Jno j. Jones' Add to Portland, s1OOO
VIM. H. Boggs to John A. Davis, Und. q of In Lot
II in Jno. j. Jones' Add to Portland, $1,000.
JAS NJ. Watts to Mark Sternberger, PIT. Out Lot u
in the south half of jackson. $4,000.
VIM. Spriggs to Henry Hollberg, lands in Franklin
Tp., $4,000
Louis Hollberg to D. w. Roderick, Pt. In Lot in
Jackson, $4,000.
| Al. Willis to Hilbert Deity, 20 acres in jackson
Tp, $500.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-06-18
THE NEWS AT THE FARM!

Ha! Wife-I read in the papers
That the great Convention is is DER,
That the old-time banner is floating
Abroad on the field once more.
On every side the horizon
Presents victorious glow
For the grand old party is marching
And the standard-bearer is 'JoEn
When the brave boys went to the Southland,
There was one who marched in the van
That gallant young spirit lives over,
In the strong and vigorous man;
His merit Ohio shall honor
With the greatest her love can bestow,
We will gain the good fight in October
For our standard bearer is jon
From the drudging toll of the tow-path
Ambitions fire may spring
For thus the brave Garfield was lifted
Above the estate of king;
And the brave farmer-boy is rewarded
For each labOrious blow,
In the honor with which we have crowned hin
For our standard-bearer is "JoE!'
Up from the humblest condition
Our gallant young leader has grown,
And the bold and successful struggle
Of a worthy ambition has shown;
To man will follow his banner.
Where the tide of freedom shall flow
This year we shall vote as a unit,
For our Standard bearer is "JOE!"
So, wife, shall go to election,
And labor with all of my might;
To bring in the votes for Foraker,
And Kennedy, Jones, and the Right;
Let the enemy worship JEFF. Davis,
And Cleveland's Confederate show
With a whirl we will carry Ohio,
For our standard bearer is "JOE."
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-06-18

In all the political battles since its
birth, the Standard has been on the
''shirmish line" 1t proposes to en-
gage actively in the heat of the con-
test in the coming campaign, not
with desire or attempt to engender
bitterness, but to conduct square,
open fight. There are many reasons
why the Republican party should sue
ceed, and the Democratic party de-
feated. We shall from time to time
give some of them. We believe the
interests of the party would be great
ly advanced by a still greater increase
in the circulation Of the Standard,
which is already increasing steadily
Send in the names and money. You
will find us in the front.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-06-18

Near Tifin, Ohio at little place
called Bloomville, two fellows named
Stuckey and Flickinger were running
a doggery. William Einsel spent his
money there, drinking their miserable
slops His wife notified them that
they must not sell her husband any
more liquor. But, like the common
run of doggery-keepers, they would
sell their own souls for the price of
drink-and then cheat the purchaser
and they sold William liquor right
along, whenever he had money. The
poor woman stood it as long as she
could, then took an ak and knocked
the inside of the doggery to pieces.
The only regret is that the law will
punish this poor woman for this act.
These worthless fellows were fixed up
in fine style upon the money they had
raked in after the manner of this mans
but when they Saw the desperate de-
termination with which the woman
welded the ak, they took to their
heels.