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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

The new Methodist church at South
Franklin will he dedicated Wednesday,
December %, services to commence at TO- 30
o 'clOck a. III.
Rev l.. W. Smith of the Advent church
was called to Boston three weeks ago to
care for II sick nephew. Since then he
has sent in his resignation as pastor
of the church in st. Johnsbury, and it has
been accepted 1t has been understood
for sometime that Mr.. Smith would not
remain there on account of the sickness of
his wife.
When the Congregational church at
Marlboro, Mass, was dedicated last week
Rev. c. o. Day of Brattleboro preached
the sermon. Rev. c. II, Merrill of West
Brattleboro gave his, orical sketch of
he church, which is one Of the oldest in
the state.
The Congregational society of McIndoe,
Falls have raised $500 and engaged Rev. >.
+. Drew, of West Charleston to preach for
the ensuing year
Rev. Il. l.. story of St Adams Bay has
been appointed by Chaplain McCabe to
act as secretary in that district in the
"MlllOn DUllar' mission work.
Rev. :. +. Drew, who has been acting
pastor of the congregational church at
Charleston for the past three years, has
accepted = call to the pastorate of the
church at Mclndoes Falls.
y new Catholic church has Just been
completed at Moretown at a cost of $1,000
The ceremony of blessing the church will
take place December Is, and Will he per
| formed by Bishop DeGoesbriand, assisted
by several out of town priests.
The Windsor County Sabbath Schoo
association will hold its llth annual meet
ing at Windsor in the Congregational
church, Thursday and Friday, Dec. Ii ant
| II. Among the speakers will be Rev
Woodstock. Rev. r. l.. Bruce of Whit,
River junction, Rev. h. : Cook of sharon
Rev. A. l.. Cooper, Hon. Justus Dart o
Springfield, n. b. Hazen of Hartford
Rev. William Greenwood of Windsor, ant
". a Demlng, State secretary.
The Montpelier, Springfield and st
preachers meeting AT Bradford MOnda,
evening, which continued until Wednes
day. The fOrenoonS We're occupied b,
afternoons and revival services occupyin;
the evenings.
The Orleans county union Sunday
school conventions annual meeting vii
he held in the Congregational church
Coventry, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec
l4th and 18th, 1856. The officers are a
Charleston, president; Rev. \. Scribnel
Newport, vice president Rev. A. L
Blake, Crattsbury, corresponding secretar
and treasurer; Mrs William T.. Nile,
Coventry, corresponding secretary eA
ecutve committee, Rev, G. b. Moody
Barton: Rev. y. W. Wilbur, Newport
John r. Cham berlain AlhanV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

The State grange met at South ROYAL
ton. "Wednesday and Thursday. Actinu
ltastar AIfrad It.soa,. Of po,hnl,a, ,,,1
-u5t7'ei 1ri'ie u N'n9e' ~ i'o0n,''ei P'e
sizing. Nearly all OF the Officers ana
about 80 delegates were present at the
opening session. Acting Master Messer
in his address advised tha gr.noa +, tal,a
a,,ah .ati',, ,'','1 j., ;,,1 s'',>,
S"cIi "c'lol "9 "o'''" III 'nelr Judgment
tend to promote the passage by Congress
of the "Hatch' railroad bill The act es-
tablishinp u State experiment station WAS
ia ,,o,,a,.t ,r n,Ii,.o, and
VI I H,am'tTG cVn r ht@d Was i a-
o, ioS.t ,n"' tim"i ~ - nv"
to,ilIt 49,, ct+a ',,', 'a W"M
and dinr "ct'rai ~ t ne m.i'ef
"',,a ieCu"iT' ~ wy P't' poav W
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

To the Editor of the Free Press:
In mall town in the northern part of
the state there is Il conflict over the post
Office and friends that were once grasp
ing hands, balance all, and cross over, in
the democratic arena, feel now just like
slanmug their fists down On each others
heads.
The other day two of that towns farm.
ers met, one was armed with IA petition,
and the following dialogue ensued
First Man-Will you sign my postOtlice
petition
Second Mani don't know about that.
! want to think of IL a few days.
First Man-All right. And, OH BY the
way, have a big pine tree up IN my
woods and if you Will accept 1t | shall be
pleased to give it to You
Second Man-Much Obliged, OF course
I'll takeit.
Three days later.
First mau-What do you say about add
ing your signature 10 that petition to-
day
Second Mau--Wel', have about made
up my mind that | wouldn't.
FIRST Man-Ahem. Well, my son has
about made up his mind that he would
get our tl'at pine tree up there.
- O. y. ANNIS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17
Laura w. i3urton's Estate.

We, the Subscribers, having been appointed
10y the Honorable the Probate Court furthc dis
trivl of thIttcndcu. commissioners to receive,
examine and ADJUST the claims aud de
uuuu- of all persons against tine estate Of
Laura ". Barton. late of BURN gtrn,
in said district. deceased. and also all
claim, and demands exhibited in offset there
to-; and six months from the day of
the date hereof, being allowed by said
court tor that purpose, We do thcleiurr here
ness OF our appointment, at the Probate
Office ia Burlington iu said district. ON Tho
second Mondays Of January and Apru next.
at IN O'Clock ATM. ON eacn of said days.
Dated this lNih day ui october. y. d. l~>i.
W. +. nILLINGHAM,
c. ". SPAI LDiNG. Commit >>ioncrs.
\. .. II L MPHREY,
2iW}W
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

Very many towns in the state took
paius, at the last september election, to
~ nd representatives. who were pledged
beforehand to oppose the town system OF
schools. or those who we're we'll known
opposers OF that system. With such am
express ion of the feeling Of the voters Of
the State and with such legislature, II
was evidently too much to expect the
adoption ot the town System of schools. or
to expect any advanced step in educa;iou-
al matters.
Under existing circumstances, while
little progressive legislation could he cX-
pected, yet something IN that line was
really accomplished. The House passed Il
bill raising the town tan for the support
oi schools from II to - per cent, which
was really step in the direction of the
town system of schools, since it equulizts
the burden of taxation for the support of
schools. II also passed bill allowing
towns winch adopt the town system four
years III which TO equalize the school
property among the districts in such town.
Heretofore the law required thai il should
all be done the lirst year and this has been
the chief reason why there has been 90
much feeling in the state AGAINST the
town system. ON adopting that system.
of course ali the school property OF the
the town. This properly i, appraised and
where districts have more than an equal
share OF school property the excess is
credited to the district aud goes to offset
its tax Tor school purposes. Consequently
the whole burden of supporting the school
the whole town the first year or two
Tails on Il portion OF the districts which
are the least able To bear it, This creates
4 bitter feeling against the town system,
| which, however, generally disappears al-
| ter this evening up has been tally aC-
cOmplisncd and the system has been given
Il talr trial By distributing the evening
up over four years instead OF combining
ii to one year, one great cause of com
| plant against the practical Workings of
! the town system Will be removed, and if
| this plan had been adopted at the outset
| there would have been, to-day, Il Il iiltreut
sentiment III the state regarding the town
| Sstem.
The House also passed a bin making
! scientific Temperance, instruction cDmpul.
| sorry in all schools and to children of every
| grade, and also a bill requiring the State
to furnish free text books Oh this subject
to all the schools. Tue House also passed
! Il bill requiring the governor 10 appoint "a
committee of tnree good men who shall
! make Il thorough investigation Of our
! present school laws, ascertain what
| changes are advisable and report to the
| next biennial session. Some or all of
these bills passed the Senate and became
| laws, besides many more of less general
! interest.
Only one bill passed which locks like Il
| backward step, the one allowing towns
which have adopted the town system the
right To vote on the question every two
years thereafter, instead OF every five
years The only bills that failed TO pass
were one providing for free text books,
! which passed the Senate and was defeated
in the House by L. majority, ana one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17
Men and womeninL Lies Prime

Who rise unrcircshcd, feel hnguid through
the day, have little appe lite, and whose faces
exhibit salOw tint. are on the short route TO
the grave. I'ncss they can effect II radical
change in their condition they viii not reach
oldugc. IMMIGRATION is the only means OF
their physical salvation. Upon Hostcttcrs
stomach Buffers they can rely to furnish them
with the stamina, which is II prerequisite of
health, and 90 |, move that prime cause OF
continued debility, indigestion ana nun-as-
sanitation OF the food. We class these causes
as one, since they are joint functions OF one
organ, the stomach chiefly. Bullt mp aud
rch hilituted with this superb restorative OF
ylgOr, the system may bid defiance to malaria,
rheumatism, bladder and kidney diseases, und
other malndlc, prone to attack the Cutccbed
rhcBitters not only affords n safeguard against
disease Oh VIrulent type, but effects n prompt
reform in the condition of II drOwsy or dis
ordered liver and Irregular bowels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

During December the days continue to
decrease until the Eth. They then re-
main the same length until the 2Sth, when
there is an increse of one minute. On the
ST the sun rose at Oh, 45m. q. m. and set
- Al iGn. p. m, making the day Oh 22m
4Olg On the 3lst the sun rises at IN. lin.
a. III, and sets at IN. 23m., making the day
H. en-. Thus on the last day Of the month
the day is l3m. shorter than it was at the
commencement The days shorten slow
~ until the Eth, then remain without
change for the eight days following, and
then the programme changes. The sun
turns its face nOrthward, his extreme
point of southern declnation, 23min 27-
sec. has been reached, and the first proof
Of his returning steps il given in the
three additional minutes that marke the
increased length OF daylight on the last
lay OF the year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

An action has been commenced by the
bondholders of the Lebanon Springs rail
'oad company to set aside the sale of the
road by Referee :. McClellen on June IL,
lSS5. The present company operating the
road, although they nave no deed of the
property, nave issued first mortgage bonds
covering the Lebanon Springs road, Rut-
land and Bennington road, the Glaston-
bury road and road on paper between
the state Line and Lebanon Springs. The
bonds are in the name of the New York,
Rutland and Montreal railroad company
and are signed by William Foster, Jr., as
president and William 5. Reynolds as
secretary and treasury 1t is claimed the
bonds cover road in which the company
issuing them has no title, The Lebanon
Springs road was sold subject to $3.50, 00(
Of receivers certificates, and these, it il
claimed, are first lien on the property.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

Michael Phillips of South Burlington,
about II years of aye, was arrested ON Col
lege street Monday by Deputy Sheriff
Dumas on the charge OF stabblng his
father He was arrigned before Justice
j. w. Russell and was bound over 1t
appears, according to young Phillips's
story, that week ago saturday he and
his father, who is also named Michael
Theodore Blake and Theodore Leopard
were at the lattpr's house, and all became
more or less intoxicated. Young phillips
further says that the three assaulted him,
one using a chair and Others sticks. lie
warded Off the blows as long as he could
and when he saw he was about to be over
powered he drew large pocket knife ana
stabbed his father slightly in one wrist.
which ended the conflict. He says he did
not intend to iniure his father but wished
merely to defend himself
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17
Margaret Wail's Estate

We, The suhscril ers, having been appointed
by the Honorable the Probate Court for the
District OF Chittcndpn. commissioners to re-
cclNC, examine and adjust the claims and de-
mands Of all persons against the estate or
Murgar wall, late Of Burlington in
said district, deceased, and also all claims
and demands exhibited in offset there
to; and siN months from the day or
tn" date hereof. being allowed by
said courtsiur that purpose, we do therefore
hereby give notice that we will attend to the
business of our appointment, at the Office
CT u. j. Foster, in Bu' lingtOu. il 81 d dis
trict. ON the third Saturdays of February
and May next, AT 10 o'ciocl, a. m. on each Of
sad days.
Dated this eth day of November lso6
u. j. FOSTER, commissioners
C.P SMTlH. 'oiliill'S'o''e's'
23.w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17
The Railroad Commission.

he board of railroad commissioners for
she State visited Concord, n. H., on Wed
Iesday to confer with the New Hampshire
-ailroad commission in regard to the
various duties pertaining to the Office.
Doubtless much information was obtained
which will be valuable to cur commits
SiOners in entering upon their new field of
duty and ut the same time there will be an
opportunity for them to improve upon the
methods in vogue IN the Granite State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

The widow of Engineer Smith. who is
now at st. Adams, has had her counsel in
Brattleboro looking up the evidence pre-
paratoly to bringing suit, claiming sew
eral thousand dollars damage, tor the loss
of her husbands life, by the narrow
gauge accident, last fall. If the suit has
not been brought yet, it may be expected
soon, as the repeated efforts aud confer
encrs to effect IA settlement of the case
have failed of success. The railroad com
pany is believed to have settled all the 9TH
er cases growing out of this terrible acct
DENT RrtnrlMrr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17
The Soldiers Home.

The trustees of the Soldiers Home will
hold IA meeting at Montpelier this after
noon at , O'clock when it is expected that
arrangements will be made for the trans
fer of the Park property to the Board. \
superintendent will also be elected and II
is understood that other important mat
teIs Will come before the trustees for con
sideration. Gen. Wells, president of the
Board of trustees, Will leave for Moutpel-
ler this morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

1t is reported that Mr., Lucius futile,
general passenger agent of the Boston
and Lowell has been offered "A similar
position with the Canadian Pacific. If
Mr.. futile accepts, his future residence
Will be in Montreal.
a despatch from Concord, y, H., says
In the supreme Court the case of Dow et
al. vs.. the Northern railroad ct al, lnvulv-
ing the validity of the lease OF the North
ern road to the Boston and Lowell rail
road, was continued until March to en-
able counsel to furnish briefs, especially
ON constitutional questions involved in
the controversy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

The farmers meeting at Fair Haven,
Thursday was success. Erwin j.. Bar
)our Of Benson, read paper on The
Possibilities of Vermont Farming" and
Hon. Barnes Frsbie of Poultney one on
Grain Raising IN Vermont" f. w.
Douglas OF Whiting, talked on Farmers
and Farming in Vermont" and Il practical
-alk on "The Horse" was given by A. f.
Iigley of Benson. Messrs, John 4. vii
Jams, r.. II. Phelps, DR.. G. l.. Gutterson,
Mrs Brooks, W. Roberts and Miss Nellie
Wood furnished music, accompanied by
Miss stella Adams at the organ.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

The appointment of II successor to the
late Father Boylan of st. Peters church,
Rutland, has not yet been made by Bishop
DeGoesbrand, and a decision may not be
reached till after Christmas. y Mr.. Tur-
cote of Montreal will be ordained IA priest
next Saturday in Montreal and Will then
be assigned to some field of labor in this
diocese by Bishop DeGOesbrland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17
Eeoal 1lutteS@.


We the subscribers. having been appointed
by the Honorable the Probate Court for the
District of Chittcudcu. Commissioners 10 re-
cciNc, examine and adjust the claims ana de,
mHndS Of AL persons against the estate oil
OU,"r Gort.u late Of lIu turton IN
sud district, deceased, ANA also all claims ana
dcmaud, exhibited IA offset thereto; ana SIX
months from the day of the date hereof beng
allowed 10y said Court for that purpose. we do
therefore hereby give notice mat we VIII
attend to the business Of our appointment at
the late residence Of the deceased. in Nu tiny
ton, in said district. on the Third TUESDAYS of
Dcccmbcr aud June next, at 10 o'clock a.
III. on each of said days.
Dated this 9th day OF November, 1855
f.. ". ELLIS, Commissioners
q. II. ELLIS
lt,l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17
Frlghtful Waste.

Consumption carries OF its thousands of
victims every year. Yes, thousands o. hu-
man lives are being wasted that might he
saved, for the fact is now established that
consumption, in its early stages, Is durable
Dr. Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery
II has no equal as a remedy for bronchitis
coughs and colds. Its efficacy has been prov
ed in thousands of Gases All druggists,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

Among the patents granted last week
are the following to Nermonters
Rodney q. Britton, Springfield, veloci-
pede. f. :. Hutchinson X Co., EnUs-
hurLh Falls, remedy for apupleXy and
other kindred diseases Grade mark.
f. >. Hutchinson x Co., Enosburg Falls,
"Anti-A poplectine" OabelJ
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

a portion of the roof of the Hammond
pit in the Lyon Mountain iron mine near
Plattsburgh Caved in Thursday night
killing Richard BarrymRn and slightly
injuring two miners. The portion of the
root winch fell Is estimated to weigh ~
TONS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

For Impaired Vitality.

DR.. +. SKILLEM, Pulaski, Tenn, says: 81
lnnk il Is IA reliable medicine for impaired
yitaity."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

The combination, proportion, and process
. n preparing Hoods Sarsap trila are peculiar
20 this medicine, and unknown to others
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17

COECORD. ~ H., Dec. 10 All the opera
dives in the shoe factory of Lancaster 4
Co., pttsheld, were ordered out by the
executive board of the local assembly of
the knights of Labor this morning. The
trouble was occasioned through "A disa-
greement with the female stitchers and to
the prices to be paid per case Before
work was begun on the last run satisfac-
tory rate was made and the girls expected
the same for the present run, but Lancas-
ter y Co. contemplated making Il reduc-
ton equivalent to 5 or . cents per case to
reCtify errors made by them when they
fixed the price before The Stitchers de
INJURED TO the proposed cut down and rs
the greatest number OF them belong to the
knights of Labor that organization took
charge Of the matter ana endeavOred to
secure an.adjustment of the controversy
but failed. All the help went to work
this morning as usual, but in a short time
the entire force left the shop by direction
of the Knights and the doors were closed.
The total number of hands out of employ
ment is $50, nearly 100 of them StitChers.
There has been some slight difficulty
with the cutters, but 1t is believed that
can be easily settled. The strike creates
much excitement of IA quiet character in
town and hope universally prevails that
the trouble Will be speedily terminated.
Both sides are firm tonight and there is
little prospect OF an early adjustment, un.
less concessions are made. This is the
most formidable labor controversy in the
history of the town.
Eohoes aud Waterford Manufacturers Adj
vertising for Operatives.
Troy, n. Y, Dec. l0.-The Cohoes and
Waterford knitting mills owners to-day
advertised for 10000 skilled operatives,
guaranteeing permanent employment and
good wages. The Knights of Labor have
pickets on duty at the depots and also at
the mills. The manufacturers have re
ceived some applications from persons
wanting employment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-12-17
SH0EMAKERS ON STRIKE,
CALLED OUT BY THE KNIGHTS OF
LABOR AT CONCORD.

che strikers are Dissatisfied and the Re
manning Operatives support Them
The Knit Goods Manufacturers Still
Firm and Determined.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-05-15

A correspondent sends us the follow
Jug from Osccola, under date of the
18th.
The Hsdruiic company have started
up. with water enough to run five
hours day. aud could We have u few
warm days more they could run night
and day.
The company let a contract last
February 10 Bishop Birch, of Utah,
To excavate 1900 yards ofdirt from the
reservoir, which now gives Its capacity
the appearance OF "A small lake.
Capt Aiky aud Frank Delamater are
working the Flush, mine, owned by
them. They have out about 90 tons
IT nigh grade ore. Their lasi run III
the mill from the same ledge went $50
per ton, aud tie ore ti.ey NOW have Is
81 higher grade
Pat Reary has been working the
RED Monster Al! winter, getting out
considerable ore, with plenty more III
sight.
There are several parties ground
,luieiug in Dry Gu.ch. AMI they Will
All make money while the water
lasts.
Jack Gilmer. Mr.. Hampton aud
Prot. Brooks are aIl here from Salt
Lake. They have done considerable
riding round over the camp. taking "A
look at all the mines aud prospects,
but what they are after is kept to them
selves.