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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11
An Explanation.

Mr.. Editor AS the beginning of the
trouble between Fri Morse of East Mont
pelier and Nathaniel Perry of Cabot has
been previously stated, for the benefit of
friends abroad / would like to say a word
through your paper in regard to the end of
the difficulty 1t is true, as the previous
number has stated, that suit was brought
by Fri Morse against Nathaniel Perry for
the recovery of 800. For defendant, Ma
thaniel Perry, j. p. Lamson was counsel
for plaintiff, Fri Morse, Charles III. Heath
was counsel. The suit was brought before
l.. M. Parmenter, justice of peace Imme-
dlately after opening the court, the defend
ants counsel tried to overthrow the case
claiming the plaintiff had no cause of action.
The justice, looking at the case from diff
ferent standpoint, thought he had his feet
on terra Hrnld, and could not be moved.
After hearing the arguments of the attor-
neys, and all the evidence that was brought
to bear upon the case he found Judgment in
favor of the plaintiff to the amount of $50
(not $50, as stated in your former issue) and
costs. The defendants counsel demurred
ana wished the justice not to make his de-
cision final until he had consulted certain
lawyers, the names of whom he placed
upon paper and handed to the justice. The
Justice declined doing so, saying his first de-
cision OF any matter had always proved the
nearest right and the most satisfactory to
himself. The defendant then took an ap-
peal to the county court AS Perry's coun-
sci has 1t, the county court has set aside the
Judgment OF the justice, saying that all that
had been done was void and of no effect.
The matter did not end here. 1t was car
ried to the supreme court The supreme
court overruled the Judgment of the county
court, and confirmed the judgment of the
justice, thus giving the plaintiff, Morse, his
case. After all the cost was made that
could be, the defendant paid over to the
plaintiff the S15 and costs A word of ad-
vice to those who wish to settle their diff
culties by law Better wait till they get out
OF the woods and find out who is beaten be-
fore they crow. l.. NJ. PARMENTER.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11
Caledonia County.


THE fall term at the academy closes We'd
nesday evening, November 18th, with dra-
matte exhibition. The drama entitled Mer-
RAMS Crime" will be presented by MEM
bers OF the school, with music and other in
teresting exercises. The term has been
pleasant and prosperous one. - Some
petty thieying is reported in this vicinity
j. 5. Smiths clothes-line was robbed of a
large amount of clothing, and George f.
Wheeler's hennery was invaded one night
last week. - The apple-trees bore large
crops again this year, especially along
the railroad. 80 Four excursion tickets
We're sold at this station for the recent
Boston excursion. - Several of our
young ladies and some of older years have
formed a magazine club, to secure n great
variety of reading, at little individual ex-
pense, by exchanging among the members.
- The Good Tempars have in prepare
ton fair to be held at their hall in Shat
tuck's block, December 23d, AT which will
be exhibited great variety of fancy wares
made or contributed by members or friends
of the lodge. The exhibited articles are to
be sold for the benefit of the lodge ======
There is TO be Thanksgiving ball at the
Centennial House Wednesday evening, the
18th instant. == Mrs. Dr. Huntington of
Craftsbury Is announced TO lecture at
campfire of Ellsworth Post, G.. A. r., at
their hall in this place this "wednesday
evening. Subject, " Her Life in, and Els
cape from, the South During the REBEL
ion" = Mrs. Chandler, widow of the
late Benjamin Chandler, has moved to the
village, renting rooms at Judge Perleys,
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Windsor County.
Bethel.

THE ladies of the Congregational society
gave very pleasant and successful oyster
supper at Grand Army hall on Thursday
evening of last week. 80 Signor Sautelle
gave his show, entitled " A Parlor of Fun"
at Wilson's hall last Saturday evening to a
small but well satisfied house. - Mrs.
Il. f. Wilson has been spending several days
visiting friends in Boston and elsewhere.
- Horace Ballou lost horse from some
unknown disease last week. =- The COM
mittee having the matter in charge have
ordered the pipes for the village water-works.
80 There is rumor upon onr streets
that John b. Alley & Co. are to add an
extensive finishing department to their tan
ming works as soon as they can procure a
site for proper building for it. == The
selectmen are repairing the new road up the
river hoping 10 keep it comfortable through
the winter. -= Il. S. jackson has the
frame up for the new house that he is build
ing over the river, near Albert Whitcomb's
residence. -= Rev. s. a. Parker supplied
the desk of the Universalist church. in ex-
change with the pastor, who preached at
South STAFFORD last Sunday. - The
workmen are applying the finishing touches
TO Brooks * Washburn's new store. -
Our people are to have course of first-class
lectures during the winter, the lecturers
for which are not yet announced, but Pro-
fessor Marshal of Fitchburgh, Mass, is TO
open the course Monday evening, Novem-
Der IL, with " An Evening in Wonderland"
East Bethel.
The ladies aid society meets at Mrs. James
Fowlers Thursday afternoon and evening.
- The Baptist society are having the in
side of their church calcimined. - Mrs.
Alice Buck, who has been dangerously sick,
is now convalescent,
Gaysville.
THE post-oflice has been moved across the
bridge into Kimball's store. =- The vii
lage schools close this week +. V.
Hassan is in Boston this week. --
Charles Durkee is moving TO Royalton.
Ella Johnson and Nellie French have moved
into Dennis Bourne's house aud Harry
Deane is TO have the tenement formerly
occupied by them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11

near the Methodist church. - Cate &,
Bunker, now occupying Judevine's mill
pudding at the upper dam on the river,
nave rented room and power at fuckers
new steam-mill for their Misunderstanding
business. 80 II. o. Stone and wife ar,
Ilveo nome from their western tour Octo-
per 5Vth. - Mrs. Benjamin Chandler
tainted while at church on Sunday last and
had 10 be carried home. She has not fully
recovered, but is much better and improy-
ing. - o. G. Arnold is erecting a gran
te-cuUtlng Shed near the depot for the ac-
commentator OF his business. =- David
button is seriously afflicted with a sore
hand. 1t appears to have been caused bv
mere scratch on finger while gathering
apples, but now involves the whole hand
For several days fears were entertained of
fatal results, but it seemed to be improving
at latest reports.
East Hardwick.
JOSHUA RANSOM died last Saturday, at the
home of his son, Eugene, after a long and
painful illness, of cancer in the stomach
- The village schools closed last Fri
day. The scholars of the higher department
presented their teacher, Mr.. Hyde, nice
gold chain and charm. - f. S. Eastman
has bought three acres of land in Russell
vile OF N. Warner. 60 Messrs. Hunt &
Bapbltt nave put up street lamp in front
of Jewett chapel. - Mr.. Richardson of
Jersey cattle of w. ID. Bronson last week.
- =" M. Warner has sold his house at the
street to Mr.. Farrand. 60 Mr. French
has improved the blacksmith's shop by a
coat OF paint. 80 Mr. Ross gave lecture
al the baptist vestry last week upon the
Holy Land" 1t was highly spoken Of
- Several persons leave town this week
Tor Florida. Among the number are Clar-
ence and w. Bailey and O. Kendall artist
- w. Cheever and wife of Nashua, N.
H., are visiting friends in town. - Eff
forts are being made to have w. II. II. Muir
ray lecture in town again. 80 Albert Gill
kerson and Sarah Giffin were married at
Mrs Nj. Woods last week Thursday even
ing, and the new house on the hill will now
be occupied
Walden.
CARRIE KNAPP is reported very i'll with
consumption - Mrs. NJ. Amsden is
away for three weeks visit with friends.
- Frank Harrington returned from his
trip to Boston last Thursday. Mrs.
Celia Lane has returned from Wolcott.
- Miss Nella Stevens goes to Florida
next month to do table work. - Miss
Lillian Stevens is visiting friends in New
port. - Elder Damon had donation re-
Gently, and received about $50. - Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Stevens, our efficient
town superintendent of schools and wife,
celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of their
marriage Tuesday, November 10th.
There is to be an evening school at the
school-house in South Walden Tuesday
evening, November 24th, to which all the
parents and others interested in the school
are invited
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11

ONLY STEP.-When catarrh has pro-
crossed to certain extent it is only a step
TO that terribly fatal disease consumption.
II you have catarrh, even slightly, il is a ter
ribie mistake to allow it to continue its
course unchecked. If you will only read,
you will find conclusive reasons why you
should take Hoods Sarsaparilla for catarrh
in the statements of many people who have
been completely cured of this disease in its
most severe forms. Send for book contain
ing abundant evidence to G. /. Hood & Co,
proprietors of Hoods Sarsaparilla, Lowell,
Mass.
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Orleans County.
Barf0n

Barton.
THE closing exercises of the graded school
were held at the opera hall last Friday
evening. The receipts were sd.
Craftsbury.
G. G. HoYT has bought Alston's interest
in the Paddock store, and hereafter the
sign will read Paddock & Hoyt"
S. W. Carters buildings were burned to
the ground on Tuesday, the Sd inst. Loss
covered by insurance. - viii Clark of
Eden, who has been sick for long time,
died the Both ult. His remains were
brought to the Branch cemetery for burial
- The band concert and oyster supper
at the town hall last week was a decided
success, S57 being realized after paying all
expenses.
Glover.
THE educational meeting at Craftsbury has
been put off until the Goth instant. -
Mason q Scott have sold their cedar oil
business to a Mr.. Hill. - William Fuller
died the LIST instant.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11
The State Tax.

State Treasurer Dubois las sent to each
town in the state warrants for the collec-
tion OF the state tax of ten cents on the dol
lar on the grand list of 1885. The grand list
for 1885 is S1,712,3Y7 %, exclusive of cores in
Chlttenden county, not yet returned to
the state treasurer's office. This is the
largest grand list Vemont has ever had.
Only the following-named seventeen towns
have a grand list of over $1,000;
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11
LamOille County.


Mrs. e. CLARK died very, suddenly of
hemorrhage of the lungs, the 9th instant,
and was carried to Enosburgh on the 9th
for burial. - Luther Wolcott, who has
been very sick with diphtheria, is recover
ing. - Over forty men are already at
work in the lumber woods of Peck & Fife,
on the west side of the mountain. 60 r.
G.. HILL the famous wool-grower of this
town, has received second premium on his
sheep that We're on exhibition at the New
Orleans exposition.
East Gilmore.
Mr.. AND Mrs. WILLIAM SrLLowAY are WIS.,
iting friends in New York state. - Will
Silloway has moved from Calais 70 this place.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Lawson are WIS.,
iting in Washington. - Mrs. Elmer
Brown has pieced a quilt containing nine
thousand pieces.
Morrisville.
THE fall term of school at Morrisville Acad-
envy closes on Wednesday, November 18th.
- The first of a series of young peoples
sociables was held by the young people of the
Congregational society at their vestry on
Friday evening. In connection with the
sociable a mum supper was held.
The academy base ball team defeated the
normal school boys of johnson in rub
Der game played at Hyde Park on Satur-
day. - The ladies' industrial society of
the Congregational church have just filled
box with clothing, to be donated to the
American Missionary Society. The box
goes to Fort Abercrombie, Dakota. With
the other articles sent was communion
service presented the church here by the
First Congregational church at Montpelier
fifty years ago. - The Morrisvile hotel
property has been purchased by Mr.. Pike
of Hardwick, who has taken possession.
- j. G. Robinson, late postmaster, re-
turned home last week, with his wife, from
three weeks visit among friends at Derby
Line. ID. X. Hickok and family left
town on Monday for Schenectady, New
York. where they will spend the winter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11

THE smallpox quarantine on the northern
border is to be strengthened. The sanitary
inspectors at st. Adams, Rouse's Point,
Newport, Richford and Island Pond have
been instructed to detain all Montreal bag
gage Tor disinfection ana to vaccinate all
persons from that city who fail to possess
certificates from physicians known TO the
inspectors. No person will be permitted to
leave the places designated without a GER
tifcate from the United States inspector
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11

The towns in the state having the small
est grand list are Glastonbury, in Benning-
Ton county, S405,37, and Somerset, in Wind
ham county, $4l2. S3. The tax now called
for will yield Sl7l,240, and will be paid by
the towns directly from the respective town
treasures. The last state tax collected was
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11

on the grand list Of 1SS2-a tax of ten cents
and no other state tax will be assessed un-
til after the session of the legislature of 1886
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-11

ALFRED e. WATSON,
Secretary Of Grill and Military Affairs
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13
ATTENTION, PIONEERS.
Battle of Fallen Timbers.

The battle of Fallen Timbers was
fought in Lucas county. The scene of
that battle is about three miles up the
Maumee river from South Toledo.
General Anthony Wayne commanded
the Americans, and the noted chieftain
and warrior, Minisaeoh, commanded
the Indians. The Chief was, by white
people, known as Turkey Foot. AS all
readers of history we'll know, the
Indians were signally defeated.
This defeat befel the Indians Aug
ust 20, 1874. No battle was after
that fought in the Maumee Valley by
the Indians without help from the
British. Wayne pursued the Indians
down the river and they took refuge in
and behind Fort Miami, which was oc-
cupied by British soldiers.
So rapid, fierce and terrible was Gen.
eral Wayne in his warfare against the
Indians, that they gave him the name
of Chenotin, which means the whirl-
wind. This last battle was fought by
1000 Indians. Some Indian afterwards
cut the track of turkeys foot in d
huge granite boulder, which now lies
on the battle field, with the turkey foot,
yet plain to be seen.
At the pioneers meeting, held on
this battlefield August 20, 1884, the
undersigned were appointed a commit
tee to concert measures to secure q
suitable memorial, marking perma-
nently this historical ground. If an
unknown Indian, with his tomahawk,
could perpetuate on the face of the
rough bowlder the name of the savage
leader, ought not the white man do
something better? The committee will
submit its report of progress at tho
meeting to be held there August 20,
1885. That report will, amongst other
things, contain recommendation for
the organization of q memorial associa-
tion of corporate character, which
can take title to and have legal control
ofall memorials and memorial grounds
in the Maumee valley, from the mouth
of Swan Creek at Toledo, to Fort
Wayne, Indiana, if they are not other
wise cared for. Everybody, whether
pioneer or not, is invited to attend on
Thursday, the 10th of August. Bring
with you your own supplies, and then
you will he well fed. ...
D. w. H. HOWARD, G. c. LEE, ASHER
Cook, F. r.. WARREN, r.. G. LENNON,
THos. DUNLAP.-Committee.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13
THE FIRST THOUSAND DOLLARS,
Bill Arm.

1t looks like our folks never will get
rich. Somehow or other they can't
make the first thousand dollars. Ifthey
make it they can't save it. An Irish
man was asked how he managed to get
SO rich, and he said he never bought
anything that he was not obliged to
have. That is the way we do it at our
house, and most everybody else that 1
know of. We have got rich folks ways
with poor mans purse, and so we live
on strain. Itisa curious circumstance
in this life, that the folks who would be
most liberal and charitable with their
money haven't got any surplus to give
away. Their very habits offree living
and generosity keep them from accumu-
lating.
There are five hundred rich men up
North to one down here. They begin
early to save and economize. They take
care of the Titles, and before long they
have the first thousand clear, and then
they are safe. Our folks begin early to
keep up with society and the fashions,
and never get the thousand that is the
the Foundation of wealth.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13
COOKED IN GREASE.
A Terrible and Fatal Accident at
Harshmauville, Ohio.
Special Dispatch to the Enquirer.

AsAh AAASs SAAAos
Special Dispatch to the Enquirer. s...
DAYTON, o., Aug. IA terrible acci-
dent occurred tonight near Harshman-
vile, small place few miles east
of here, where is located a fertilizing es-
tablishment, Isaac McCullum, an en-
ploye, and a brother of the proprietor,
was the victim. In the factory is a
huge tank wherein the animal tissues
are rendered by the process of steam.
In the bottom of this is door which
was found to be leaking, and McCullum
got under it to repair the leak, when the
door, with an explosion, bursted out,
letting the hundreds of gallons of rem
dered grease fall on the unfortunatr
man. He was thrown a distance o.
thirty feet by the force of the explosion.
By some means most wonderful his
head and face were not scalded or
burned, but the remainder of his body,
from his head to the sole of his feet, was
terribly scalded. Flesh dropped from
his body, while that which clung to the
bones was burned or scalded into huge
blisters. He is still alive, but can not
survive more than very short while.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
VANITY HARDWARE.
BY Alan Muir.

This week we place before our readers the
opening installment of the above rare litera-
ary production.
As a story, it is extraordinary; is well told,
and in very original vein. The plot is de-
cidedly unique, and filed with surprises; run
ming from pathos to fun, from tragedy to
comedy: moving the reader from laughter to
tears, from tears to laughter.
This delightful serial has been illustrated
outline artist in the country.
Read it, and you will say with us that the
greatest romance of the day is
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13
Rucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skins eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale byJ. G. Saur. jly 2S-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13
Building Boom in Napole On

-
While the prospect for the erection
of large number of buildings In Ma
poleon during the spring and summer
of 1885 is not quite so fiattering as 1t
might be, or as other seasons have
been, there will be more than the usual
number decorated outside and inside
and additions built, and large and ex
tensive improvements made on those
which have been in the course of con-
struction. That gootl times are near
. at hand, and better still coming, is
evidenced, not only by the prepara.
tions for extensive improvements IN
and around Napoleon, bu: throughout
the country everywhere. Saur has
already made all the necessary ar
rangements aud purchases OF the diff
ferent kinds OF materials for the spring
trade, which will be largely in demand
at prices which cannot fail to attract
the attention of all close buyers. The
outside decorations which, within the
last few years have become so very
popular and fashionable, and can only
be made with good paint, can always
be found nice and fresh in all shades
and colors, and in any quantity to suit
purchasers at Saur's Drug and Paint
Store at lower prices than have ever
been known on some quality of goods.
Even old buildings which are almost
ready to tumble down, can, with a few
dollars worth of these colored paints,
be made to look nice aud good as new.
For the inside decorations within the
last FIVE or six years paper has largely
taken the place of paint for several
reasons; the two principle of which are,
first, that 1t is very much cheaper, and
consequently can be changed oftener;
and second, that it can be made to look
more rich and beautiful, and 1t needs
no special artist from Paris or London
to apply 1t. Great improvements are
constantly being made in these paper
decorations for Walls and Ceilings.
The designs for wall paper and window
shades this coming season are great
improvement over those of the past.
The patterns are smaller and the soft
colors on exquisitely tinted grounds,
are much easier to match with furn-
ishing. Our colors so far have been
too glaring, the hues presenting too
strong contrast. White grounds
have re-appeared, showing the lighter
tints to perfection. All who appre-
ciate the new and beautiful, will be
pleased to look over the grand stock at
Saur's Book and News Depot, even
though they may not want to make
any purchases. In the line of all kinds
of brushes for the painter or white
washer, Saur always carries a COM
plete stock, which he warrants to give
satisfaction. Making his purchases
direct from the manufacturers, he is
prepared to replace any brush that
may come to pieces before worn out
free of charge. Everybody can always
depend on finding large and com,
plete stock of everything in the line OF
Drugs, Medicines and Books, in add.
ton to the above. No department or
part Of his stock is ever neglected, but
everything is selected and purchased
with the greatest care with reference
to pleasing customers in quality as well
as price.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13
Piles! Piles. Piles..

Sure cure for blind bleeding and itching
piles. One box has cured the worst cases of
20 years standing. No one need suffer five
minutes after using Williams Indian Pile
Ointment. It absorbs tumors, allays itching,
acts as poultice, gives instant relief; prepared
only for piles, itching of the private parts,
nothing else. Sold by druggists and mailed
on receipt Of price. Soc and 81 boxes.
WILLIAMS MF'G Co., Props, Cleveland, O..
Sold by I. LEIsT, Druggist. iy9-ly
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13
ALAN MUIR's
VANITY HARDWARE!
Co. +. Festival.

Co. +. Festival.
To the comrads of the G. A. R.: Many
times during the past four years Choat Post
has drawn on Co. F. for favors, and in no
case has the Co. failed to grant them. The
occasion is now given us to reciprocate these
favors in part by attending the Company's
Lawn Fete on the spacious and beautiful
grounds of Conrad Capt. L. G.. Randall, on
Friday evening, the 18th inst. Let us all be
present.
Il Dnxx,oxo 49,.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13

: At a meeting of the School board held
Monday night, Miss Mary Wilson and Miss
Lena Miller were employed to fill vacancies
in the schools.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13

A job lot of Texas ponies bearded on Yeag-
er's commons are attracting the attention of
horse men this week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-08-13

The rains of the past week have materially
retarded the threshing of grain in this section,
but outside of the delay in work no serious
damage has as yet been reported.