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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

Many country roads would be more
picturesque and attractive if their
width had been restricted to twenty,
or at most twenty-five feet. The Gel
ebrated roads of the Romans were from
ten to fifteen feet wide, and answered
all the requirements of travel and for
the military legions and great COM
merce of their vast empire. How
ever wide road may be made in the
country, only twelve or fourteen feet
will be used by teams and carriages;
the rest is dreary waste until nature
covers the unsightly gravel with BUSH
es, weeds or grass. To a lover of
nature few objects in the country are
more unpleasant than long stretch
of straight road thirty feet or more in
width. Modern roads require con-
slant repairs and an unnecessary
expense to the town, with an addi-
tional increase Of taxes. Individuals
who want to sell gravel to the town
may possibly advocate very wide
roads, and so may those who want to
be employed in the construction OF
repairs-not to mention the nearest
carriage and repair shop-but such
roads must result in pecunisry loss to
the majority Of Inhabitants. The
picturesqueness of many New Eng
lard roads would be increased if q
large part of the vacant, unused land
could be restored to the abutters and
the trees and hedges be brought near
er to the road, while the comfort of
travellers would be added to by the
consequent dlminution of dust and
shelter from the rays of the sun.
1.-THE road" Bushnell says, lis that
physical sign or symbol by which you
will best understand any age of peo-
pie. If they have no roads they are
savages; for the road is the creation
of man and type of civilized society.
If you wish to know whether society
is stagnant, learning SCHOLARSHIP, re-
ligion dead formality, you can learn
something by going into universities
and libraries, something also by the
work that is doing on cathedrals and
churches, or in them, but quite as
much by looking at the roads; for if
there is any motion in society, the
road, which is the symbol of motion,
will indicate the fact" If our road
makers, that is, those who lay them
out, will study picturesqueness and
common sense combined, the genera
ton to come will bless their ances tors,
as those who to-day live along the
roads made by the Romans continu-
ally thank their builders.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Estate of Laura p. wheelock.
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT,


State Of Vermont, District Of LGnsoiIle, ass--Ip
Probate Court, held at Hyde Park, within ana for
said district, on the 18th day cfNov. A. D. 1856.
Edwin Wheelock, Executor of the estate of
Laura P.Wheelock late OF Cambridge, in said dist.
deceased, presents his administration account
for examination and allowance and make appli-
cation for decree of dis tributon and partition of
the estate of said deceased. Whereup0n, it is or
dered by said Court, that said and said appli
cation be referred to session thereof, to be held
at the Probate Office in said Hyde Park, on the
10th day of Dec, A. ID. 1886, for hearing and de
cision thereon And, it is further ordered, that no
tlce hereof be given to all persons interested by
publication of the same three weeks SUCCESSFULLY
in the NEWS & CITIZEN, a newspaper published
1T Morrisville and ii yde Park, previous to said
time appointed for hearing. that they may appear
at said time and place, and show cause, if any
they may have, why said account should not be
allowed and such decree made.
By the Court-Attest,
6IW3 r. S. PAGE. Judge
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Guardian Notice.
LICENSE To SELL

State Of FernaoRt, LGnloiUe District. S. In Pro
bate Court, holden at Hyde Park, on the 10th a. v
OF November A. ID. 1856.
Julia A. Cakes, Guardian of Asa @. Cakes and
Bertha l.. Cakes, makes application to said Court
for license to sell the following described real es
tate belonging to said wards: being about one
hundred and twenty acres of Sec. SO in township
SO, range No. 81, in Green County, Iowa. repre-
sentng that the sale thereof, for the purpose OF
putting the proceeds of such sale at interest or
be beneficial to said wards. Whereupon, il is or.
dered by said Court that said application be re-
ferred to session thereof to be held at the Pro
bate Office in said Hyde Park, on the 9th day OF
December. A. ID. 1886, for hearing and decision
thereon; and, 1t is further ordered, that all per
sons interested be notified hereof, by publication
of notice of said application and order thereon
three weeks successfully III the News & Citizen.
printed at Morrisville and Hyde Park, before
said time and place, and if they see cause, object
thereto. By the Court-Attest,
gu VIZ G. ). FACE, Register.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

THE NEW STATE GEoLoGIsT.-The
appointment of Rev. George w. Perry
as State geologist to succeed DR.. Cut
ting, will insure the infusion of new life
into that department. Mr.. Perry is an
enthusiastic and successful scientist.
An interchangeable worker, he has kept
up the study of science in connection
with his religious work, and done much
to interest Rutland people in scientific
pursuits. 1t is fitting that the Office
should come to a Rutland man, as the
business of this community is largely
interested in geological deposits; and,
from the size of the town and its CEN
trail location, the State officer will be
more accessible here to those who wish
to consult him.-RutlGnd Herald
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Estate of j. n. Fisk.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by tn G
Hon. Probate Court fer the District of Lamoille,
commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust
estate of j. Ii. Fisk, late of Lacygne, Kansas,
deceased and all claims exhibited in Offset
the purposes aforesaid at the store of A. v.
Wiswel, in Hyde Park, on the 3lst day of
December and 30th day of May next, from
one O'Clock p. M. until four O'Clock p. m. each
of said days, and that six months from the 22d
day of November A.D. 1886, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Hyde Park, this 22d day of November
A. ID. 1886. A. V. WISWELL,
L. III. LEWIS,
6lW3 Commissioners.
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disadvantage in the Fiftieth Congress.
1t is true they have maintained re-
dnnnd rnainrit,, hut thar ruill haua q

disadvantage in the Fiftieth Congress.
1t is true they have maintained re-
duced majority, but they will have a
large proportion of members inexpe-
rienced in national legislation. The
Republican side, with but few excep-
tons, will consist of men more or
less trained in legislation. Nearly
one-half of the Democrats will be new
to the work on hand, and the embar-
rassment of the party in the event of
a partisan contest, will be increased
by the loss, among its defeated mem
bers, of some of its ablest parliament
tarians and debaters. The Republi-
cans lose some good men too, but
their list of casualties is very small
as compared with that of the Demo-
Gratis.
1t is an undisputed fact that expe-
rience is as essential to good service
in Congress as ability. 1t passes al
most as an axiom among men of leg
islative experience, that a member
cannot learn the rules and methods of
legislation in less than one term,
which is two years. The supremacy
of the South, so long maintained in
ante bellume days, is attributed by
writer's of political history largely to
the custom then prevalent in that sec
ton of continuing their Congressman
from term to term. 1t is continued
service that fits men for real work in
Congress, and the Democrats will
have just eighty-one raw, unframed
men to blunder and thwart their plans
next year. c..
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Grand Army Notes.

Roberts Post, GA r., of Rutland, is
to furnish one room in the new Soldiers
Home at Bennington.
Several of the Grand Army posts in
western Vermont are to exchange fra
ternal visits, with camp-fres, the coming
season.
Work has commenced on the new
Grand Army Hall at South Troy on
land purchased of William buggy on
Main Street. 1t will be 24x4O feet, with
basement and one and half story.
AT meeting of Edwin Dillingham;
Post, at Waterbury, George R. Brown
resigned the position of commander.
Captain Eldridge, assistant inspector,
visited the post, and expressed satisfac-
ton with its work and condition.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
FROM WASHINGTON.
From our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, D. c., !
Nov. %, 1886. {

Nothing startling has occurred in
Washington during the week, unless
the developments of conspiracy In the
police scandal, the Presidents back
down in the Benton case, and the I'M
founded rumor that he had corrected
his blunder of standing by Attorney
General Garland, may be classed as
such. 1t seems the friends of ex-
Senator and Congressman-elect Buck
alew got together and appointed him
themselves to succeed Mr.. Garland,
and it was so confidently believed to
be the work of the President that q
refutation from the White House OF
the rumor was more of surprise than
the announcement of the Buckalew
appointment. AS nearly as can be
learned the scheme was intended as a
feeler.
The police scandal is much talked
of by Members of Congress who are
in the city, and they generally de-
nounce the chief Of police, think he
has attempted an infamous black-mail,
and say if his registration is not de-
manded at once the matter may come
up in Congress for investigation.
Major Walkers friends want to acquit
him of the depravity which attaches
to the conduct with which he was
charged. But nine-tenths of the peo-
pie of Washington who followed the
trial of Lieutenant Arnold, Che is the
man accused of letting the scat out
of the bag,") believe Maj. Walker in
tended the very thing which he sug-
gested, the placing of Members of
Congress under espionage, in order to
acquire over them such illegitimate
power as would compel them to vote
as he bid them.
1t would be very dangerous to trust
Mai. Walker with the votes of such
Congressman as occasionally indulge
in the flowing bowl or stray into GER
tain crooked paths south of Pennsyl-
vania avenue. They are very bad
custodians of the power entrusted to
them, but that is the fault of the peo-
pie who send such men here, and on
the whole they are probably quite as
virtuous as the new Democratic chief
of police and the members of his
force. The whole procedure is dirty
scandal, and the question is not only
how the District Commissioners can
save Mr.. Walker, but how they can
save themselves.
In the case of District Attorney
Benton, whose suspension the Presi-
dent rescinded, Senator Vest trium-
phed. The friends of Mr.. Cleveland
have a good deal to say about the rare
courage he has displayed in correcting
a mistake before the gaze of the
world. In truth the President was
anxious to avoid an issue over the
Benton case, and he was given to I'M
derstand that no successor to Mr..
Benton would be confirmed by the
Senate. He found sufficient ground
10 satisfy himself that it was the part |
Of prudence to restore this federal Of |
icial, although his removal had so de-
lighted the Mugwumps of the country.
The Presidents decision gives an
American citizen the right of free
peech, provided he also restores the
District Attorney at Pitts
urg, who was suspended at the same
ime and for the same reason.
The Democrats will be at great i
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Insolvency Notice.

STATE OF VERMONT, Court
DISTRICT OF LAMoILLE, SIS. of Insolvency.
To lCIIon1 it mag conceTR:-
Notice is hereby given that A. J. Miles of VOL
colt in the District of Lamoille, on the oath day
of November, 1886, filed in this Court his petition
as an insOlvent debtor; and that meeting of
creditors of said inSolvent debtor will be held at
Court of Insolvency, at the Probate Court
rooms at Hyde Park, in said district, ON the 9Th
noon, to prove their debts and choose one or
more assgneeS of his estate; and that the nav
ment of any debts and the delivery of any prop
erty belonging to said debtor, to him or for his
use and the transfer of any property by him, are
forbidden by law.
G. S. PAGE.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

District of Lamoille, IS. OouF' oI insolvency.
To whom ii may concern -
hou are hereby notified that the Sd and Sd meet
lngs of the creditors of l.. a. BlaisdeIL OF Cam
bridge lnsolvent Debtor, will be held at the PRO
bate Office in Hyde Park, in said district on the
4th day ofDecember AID. 1856, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, at which time and place the said insol-
charge; and the Assignee of said insolvent estate
having filed his account with said Court will al
the time ana place aforesaid, apply for n settle
ment of same and discharge from the liabilities
as assignee of said estate, and such other bust.
ness may he transacted as is provided in such
cases by sec. W OF the Revised Laws of Vermont.
Russell S. PAGE,
90 Judge of the Court of Insolvency
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

made shall be sent to the Secretary of
State.
Giving dealers in monuments and cop
ings liens on their work.
Preventing treating in saloons and
other public places.
EXempting ten sheep and one cow to
the value of $40 from taxation.
Judge Poland's ''pauper BILL" which
abolishes the old idea of paupers having
legal settlement" and charging towns
with the support of paupers when they
have resided three years in such town.
Many important measures have come
near to passage but failed. and others
have been killed summariIy- Press.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

You cannot find mugwump or
Democratic civil-service reformer who
pretends to explain why the Demo
cratic U. S. District Attorney Benson
was re-instated in the Missouri case,
and his Republican companion in "per-
nicious activity" Mr.. Stone, in Penn
sylvania, is left out in the cold.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Estate of Abigail SmaIIey.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Abigail Smallcy, late of
Hyde Park, in said District, deceased. and
all claims exhibited in Offset thereto. here E
by give notice that we will meet for the
well, in Hyde Park aforesaid, on the 5th
day of January and 18th day of May, next, from
10 O'Clock a m. until O'Clock I. m. each of said
days, and that six months from the 24th day of
Nov, A. d. 1885, is the time limited by said Court
FOR said creditors to present their claims to for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Hyde Park this 9th day of November,
a.. ID. 1886. a. V. WISWELL,
G. NJ. STRONG,
b2W3 Commissioners.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Probate court-LamoiIie District.

The following business was trans
acted at the Probate Office in Hyde
Park, during the week ending Nov.
9th, A. d. 1886.
Nov. 22.-J. w. Turner's estate, Cam
bridge; hearing on Will continued to
Dec. Z, 1886. J. III. Fisk's estate, Lacy
gne, Kansas; E. w. Smith appointed
ancillary Administrator, A. V. Wiswell
and l.. Ii. Lewis Commissioners.
Nov. 23.-Truman MOody's estate,
Stowe; Administrator returns inven-
tory. Seymour Graves estate, Morris
town; Executor presents his account
for settlement; hearing set for Dec. 10,
1886. r. L. Wilson's estate, Norris
town; Settlement continued to Dec. s,
1886.
Nov. 24-N. J. Camps estate, VOL
colt; License granted to sell personal
property. Abel Smalley's estate, Hyde
Park II. NJ. Mcfarland appointed Ad-
ministrator, A. V. WiSwell and G. M.
Strong Appraisers and Commissioners.
Abigail SmalleY's estate, Hyde Park !;
FL. M. Mcfarland appointed Admins
Appraisers and Commissioners.
Nov. 26.-M. c. Luce's estate, Stowe
License granted Administrative to sell
real estate.
Nov. 27.-Nathan Hines estate, VOL
colt; Appraisers return inventory.
Robert Slater's estate, Belvidere; Lii
,ence granted Administrator to sell real
estate.
IN INSOLVENCY.
Nov. PA. J. Miles, Wolcott, asks
% be relieved from his debts by surrend-
,ring up to his creditors all his attach
lble property; 1st meeting of creditors
Opp 1890
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Estate of Abel SmaIley.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District OF LamOille,
commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
estate of a bel Smaley, late of yde Park, in SAID
District deceased, and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet r the purposes aforesaid at the store Of A.
V. Wiswel in Hyde Park aforesaid, on the 9th
day of January and 18th day of May, next, from
ten O'Clock a. m. until four O'Clock p. m, each Of
said days, and that six months from the oath day
of Nov. A. ID. 1885, is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Hyde Park, this 9th day of Nov, A.
ID. 1886. A. V. WISWELL,
G. NJ. STRONG,
G2w3 Commissioners.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

The annual report of the Postmas-
ter-General shows that we have three
times as many post-offices as any 9TH
er nation in the world, and 1875 900, 900
more miles of mail transportation an
nually than any other.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Estate of r. c. Carlton.
EXTENSION OF TIME,

EAIENbION Of IIMEl
State Of Vermont, Ldmoile District, IS. In Pro
bate Court, holden at Hyde Park, on the 18th day
of November A. ID. 1856
A. p. Parker. Administrative the estate OF
X Z. Carlton, late of Cambridge, in said Dis
trict deceased, makes application to said court to
extend the time heretofore allowed him to nav tn
debts due from said estate, and to ender his adj
mlnlstratiOn account until some future day
Whereupon, it is Oroered by said Court that said
application be heard at the Probate OOAce in
Hyde Park, on the Sd day of December, 1856;
and it is further ordered that notice be given 10
all persons concerned, by publication of notice of
Morrisville and Hyde Park, three weeks success
lively before said hearing.
By the Court.-Attest,
cows Russell S. PAGE, Judge
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
The Population of Morristown

Is about 1000, and we would say at least
one half are troubled with some affection
of the Throat and Lungs, as those COM
plants are, according to statistics, more
numerous than others. We would advise
all not to neglect the opportunity to call
on us and get bottle of Kemp's Balsam
for the throat and lungs. Price SOC and
S1.00. Trial size free. Respectfully
Geo. E. Woodward.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

This years cotton crop will be a
great one, if we can judge by the yield
in Arkansas, where nearly 100000
bales are already picked, and the total
product will reach 100000 bales.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
THE HICKOK DRYERS.

would say to those that want dryers to use or
sell, that | am making only half as many this
year rs [ sold last year, but am making them a
little better | still sell the large size, complete,
with MANILA cord, for So. cash. This is less than
Wholesale and no discount will be given to any
one at this price. L also make q specially of
nice turned cant hook handles, whifntrees, neck
yokes, etc. Keep good stock on hand constant
ly. Am paying cash for all logs, either deliv-
cred or ut any point where | can reach them in
One-halr day or less. A. +. WHITNEY.
MOrTisvIlle. VT, May II, 1856. cow
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

HALE's Ho%-f af2 4e&t Co;:l Cure, Is, zoe. 81,
GLESK'S SULPHUR soap heals and Leautifcs, CSC.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns 6, Bunions, CSC.
HILLS HAIR & WHISPER DYE-BIack & Brown, 5oc
PIXIES TooTHACHE DROPS cure in Minute, 25c.
DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are sure cure, 5os
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

A young woman has made the peril
Gus passage of the Niagara whirlpool
in barrel, accompanied by mascu-
line companion. The desire for no
toriety must be remarkably strong in
some female minds.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Lii beratiOn Notice.

CAMBRIDGE, VT, Oct. %, 1856.
This is to certify that | have given my son,
ALBERT F0RTIER, his time during the re.
mainder of his minority, and shall claim none of
his wages or pay any debts of his contracting
after this date HENRY FORTE r.
Witness-Neson Faneuf. go
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
PROBATE NOTICE.

Until further notice, the Probate Court for the
District of LamOille, will be held at the COur
House in Hyde Park, on Monday and Thursday
of each week, and on Saturday, from 1890 A. NJ.
to II NJ, and from p. NJ. TO 2.3O p. NJ.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
N OTICE!

To all Persons and Parties holding Orders against
the To,Cn of Hyde Park, Yt.:-
You are hereby notified that all Orders against
the said Town of Hyde Park, whether drawn by
q Justice of the Peace, an 0verseer of the Poor,
or Selectmen of the town, bearing date since the
First day of March, a. ID. 1882, and before the
First day of March, A. ID. 1885, due on demand or
overdue, viii be paid on presentation of the same
to the Treasurer OF the town at his store on or
before the First day of January, A. ID. 1887 and
interest.
A.V. WISWELL, Town Treas.
HYDE PARK, Nov. 25th 1886. 6lwS
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02

The undersigned offer for sale the ENTIRE
GILBERT STOCK OF CLOTH g and furnish.
ing goods, and will make low price for cash.
The goods are not old and shop-wor but are in
a firstclass condition. 1t will pay any merchant
now carrying this line of goods, or any man who
wants to go into the business, to look into this
offer at once.
FISK 4 SLOCUM.
WORTHWHILE, Vt, Nov. 8, 1886.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Liberation Notice.

This is to certify that have this day given my
son, Herbie w. Chappell, his time during the re-
mainder of his minority and shall claim none Of
his wages nor pay any debts of his contracting
after this date. E. l.. CHAPPELL.
Belvidere, VT, Nov. 18th, 1886. 260WSs
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Insolvency Notice.

Register of Insolvency.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-14
From MarSeilles.

The sad intelligence came this morning
of the death of DR.. Robt Macarthur. He
was liked by those who knew him. He
had host of friends here who will cher.
ish his memory very warmly. 1t Is sad
bereavement to his children who have
Just lost their neither. Let the Sir Knights
who lay away his body with their impos-
ing cernonies remember that the orphan
is still greater care, and do fol them that
which Is lifting and necessary for their best
interest, remembering that charity Is most
commensurate which Is prompted ny right
motives and which continues along during
the want of the recipient. The cermonies are
we'll, they testify our appreciation OF the
deceased, but stills there Is the duty to the
living 4 number of Sir Knights will &c
from here to attend the funeral.
Rev. Oliver Brown recently president OF
college at Springfield, Mo-, has received
call from the Congregational Church OF
this place.
The social at the residence Of Mr.. o. r
Adams, was = fine success. About $4,000
was taken In.
MIR. and Mrs F. T. Neff returned Tues
day from Minneapolis, Mimi, when they
have 80 journed for the last month.
Miss Stella Thurber will spend hel
vacation in and about Aurora, Ill.
The social held at the residence OF A
l.. Stone last night netted about $l4.OO.