davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
Mad River Valley Fair.

Mad River Valley Fair opened August
q with good weather. The greater part Of
the first day was consumed in entering and
placing articles and stock.
The vegetable hall was the best filed for
years. This is a poor fruit year, but the ex-
'hibit was good. l.. NJ Learnard, j. Holden,
Levi Seaver, X. Bates and Frank Maxham
were the principal exhibitors in these de-
partments Charles Ramsey and William
Shepard showed onions, etc. Doubtless the
exhibit would have been better later in the
season. Butter. and sugar were there, and
maple syrup.
In the ladies' department there was less
in quantity than in former years, but quail
ity was good. In oil painting and drawing,
Mr.. Fries had some fine ones. The one rep
resenting the inside Of a sugar-house dur
ing the sugar season was especially merito-
rious. Flora Shepard also had some fine
paintings. There was a creditable show of
cut lowers.
The show of cattle and horses was the
smallest ever on the grounds, Horses
Brood mares and colts were exhibited by
W. II. Hathaway, K. I. Mccarthy, j. /.
Palmer, #. f. Wilder and Thomas Sullivan.
There were four others in gentlemen's driv-
ers; ten were started. W. ID. Murray took
first prizes A. #. Richardson, second.
Sheep-three Cotswold bucks Swine-L.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
Domestic.

AT Central City. Colo, one hundred and
sixty.two miners lost their lives last Fri
day by the flooding of NINE The water
cut off ventilation and the unfortunate men
were suffocated The accident was due to
the carelessness of some of the men who
lost their lives.
In pursuance with the DEGREES of the
United States district court, the New York
and New England railroad ceased to exist
at midnight last Saturday, and the New
England railroad takes its place The
transfer was made by Thomas c. Platt and
Marsden j. Perry, the receivers.
II. M. BoMBERG, prominent citizen and
politician OF Decatur, Ind, has been ar
rested in Germany, tried, and sentenced to
twelve years imprisonment there for thrash.
ing an army officer before coming to this
country. His friends have laid the case be-
fore the state department at Washington.
WHILE an excursion train of seventeen
cars was standing on side track Of the Sea
Beach railroad, at Woodlawn, N. Y, last
Monday, a wildcat engine crashed into the
rear OF the train, completely telescoping
one car and destroying three others. Ten
persons were killed outright. The wreck
caught fire, but the flames were soon ex-
tinguished.
BODY of Italians attempted to carry
red flag in labor day parade in Chicago
last Monday. 1t quickly led to an incipient
riot, which was suppressed by the police
and the flag OF anarchy was furled. The
hag-bearer was arrested and the police were
forced to struggle with their prisoners
through the surging mob and to use their
clubs freely.
A SYNDICATE has been formed in New
Brunswick, N. j., of which Philip Weigel
is at the head. for the purpose of completing
the Panama Canal. 1t is the purpose OF
this syndicate to purchase the entire inter-
est in the property, and to take up the work
where it was left off as soon as the rights
and grants of the present company expire.
The syndicate will begin business with a
capital of 100000, 600.
In order not to embarrass President
Cleveland, Minister Ransom has resigned
as minister to Mexico. 1t is understood
that both the president and Mr.. Ransom be-
lieve that the appointment as minister to
Mexico was not completed until the latter
accepted the position and qualified, which
was not done until after his term as senator
had expired. The fact that Mr.. Ransom re-
signed the Office disposes of all speculation
regarding the manner of payment of his
salary from July to August "a, the date OF
his appointment 1t will not be paid at all.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
Foreign.

THIRTY THOUSAND jute workers are on
strike at Dundee, Scotland. The masters
have given notice TO the strikers that if they
do not return to work at once the factories
will be closed indefinitely.
THE French authorities at Tamatave,
Madagascar, have sentenced Lavioscate to
twenty days solitary confinement in the
military Jail there because of his treatment
of the officers and men of the United States
cruiser " Castine." He is also sentenced
to entire loss of all promotion-a very SO.
we're punishment in the French army
SEVERAL battalions of troops left Spain
last week to reinforce the Spanish army in
Cuba. The first contingent left on Satur-
day The report which has been in circula.
ton that the minister of marine has called
out the reserves for service in Cuba is de-
MED in official circles.
Mr.. j. W, SPARKS, wealthy property
owner in Adelaide, South Australia, at.
tempted last Saturday to horsewhip Hon
G. @. Kingston, premier and attorney
general, in Victoria Square, Adelaide. The
assault is said to have been made in revenge
for an attack made upon Mr.. Sparks by the
premier in a public speech. Mr.. Sparks, in
stead OF thrashng Mr.. Kingston, was
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

her sister Ellen.for q brief VISIT recently,
on the west shore OF Lake Champlain, Cd.
pOste Burlington. - Susie Benedict
finds her happiness augmented by the adj
vent Of handsome "Clough & Warren"
organ in the family.
South Woodbury..
The Sunday-school picnic held on Butter
nut Flat was q success. The programme
consisted OF quartette singing, instrumental
music, and speaking. Following the pro-
gramme, which came Immediately after q
bssket-dinner, was boating, croquet-plsying
and a baseball game. The rainfall inter-
fered but little with the pleasure.
Misses Grace Benjamin and Kate Wells
and Mr.. Ned Wells attended the annual
Christian Endeavor meeting at Plainfeld.
- Mrs. @. r. Rigby OF Barre is stopping
short time. - Mrs. r. Nj. Pray, who has
been confined to her bed for the past three
weeks, Is 80 as to sit up for very sho TT
time in the day.
Worcester.
Much sickness prevails among children
in town
DIR. Carlos Tewksbury died at the resi-
dence Of his brother George on Sunday last.
Charlie, the infant son Of Leon and Els.
telle Wiley, died at the residence of his
grandfather, Charles Hunt, on Sunday last
All the schools in town commenced on
Monday. Susan Atkins of Cabot has charge
Of the upper room ia No. 1. No change in
the other schools.
Lyman Hall and Mrs. Frank Taylor were
called to Washington last Monday by the
sudden death of their father, George Hull
Mr.. Taylor and Mrs. Hull accompanied
them.
Edwin Bruce is building a blacksmith
shop on this side Of the river near the
bridge. - Bert Jones has moved to
town, and is working for q. M. Ladd -
Mrs. Herman Morse OF Randolph and Mrs.
Henry Russ of Barre are visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Charles H. Clogston.
- j. r. Wilson is suffering from a So
we're attack OF rheumatism - Lillian
disposition that she returns to her school
this week
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

thrashed by him, the premier wrestling the
whip from his assailant and using 1t vigor.
ously upon him.
THE Cologne Gazette is authority for the
statement that nihilism is more active at
the present time In Russia than 1t has been
since the death OF Gear Alexander LII. The
nihilists have gradually grown holder since
the accession OF the new car to the throne.
Recently the police have quietly made a
number OF arrests, and more are expected.
NEGOTIATIONS are still in progress be-
tween France and England In regard to the
Siamese question and as to the rights OF
these countries upon the Makong river.
There has seemed, thus far, a tendency on
the part OF both France and Siam to under
rate the claims and rights Of England in
this matter, but all parties are discussing
the question in a friendly spirit.
Four violent earthquakes at Pinotepa
and Nacional, Mexico, caused widespread
terror last Thursday. Walls were rent and
roofs caved in. The inhabitants OF the
stricken towns have taken refuge in the
country in fear Of other formidable shocks.
The severe shocks were preceded by loud
roar coming from the sea, and 1t is believed
in the stricken locality that subterranean
volcano is on the point of eruption.
THE police made tour of the city OF Paris
last Saturday night for the purpose Of in
speeding the newspaper stands, every one
OF which was visited. All of the copies of
the German pictorial publication, the Lus-
tige Bldtter, that could be found were seized
and conveyed to the police headquarters.
The seizures were made on the ground that
the periodical contained cartoons and letter.
press matter grossly insulting to France.
POPE LEO stands on his dignity in regard
to the coming fetes in celebration of the an
niversary OF the evacuation of Rome. He
says that mature reflection has convinced
him that to display resentment or to issue a
solemn protest would only give undue i'm
portance to the celebration, and he has re-
solved, therefore, to recommend calm pru-
dence which would serve to show his real
power and prove that his rights cannot be
diminished by any forced demonstrations.
OFFICERS of the steamer "Monowai, "
which arrived at San Francisco last Satur.
day from Australia, report that, whea off
Honolulu, a small boat containing the
American consul, the Pacific mail agent and
others, met them with the news that cholera
had broken out there, and that there had
been eight deaths among the natives and
Chinese. The epidemic broke out shortly
after the China steamer Belgic " arrived
at Honolulu, and 1t is supposed that that
steamer brought it from China. Captain
Carey of the Monowai" decided to have
no communication with the shore and pro-
ceeded upon his voyage to San Francisco.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

M. Learnard had fat hogs, and #. f. Wilder
i've fine fat hogs also White Chester and
Durock boars. Poultry-L. NJ. Learnard
and Frank Markham were the only exhibit
ors. Cattle - Working oxen, j. Holden;
fat oxen, Fred Palmer; matched oxen,
George Folsom, ID. O. Barnard and j. 1,
Palmer. Durhams--J. l. Palmer, pair year
ling steers, two heifer calves, bull calf, and
four heifers; Frank Markham, milch cows
Holsteins, X. A. Maxwell had grade and
thoroughbred cows and heifers l.. M
Learnard, John Ferris, Fred Palmer and
Frank Markham had also some OF this
breed. Jerseys, Dan Skinner showed thor.
oughbred cow; ID. Q. Barnard FIVE COWS;
+. +. Wilder. five COWS, two two-year. old
heifers; L. NJ Lesrnard, John Ferris and
Fred Palmer had cows and heifers Dan
Skinner showed thoroughbred Guernsey
bull.
The Waitsfield Cornet Band dscoursed
fine music. The weather the second and
third days doubtless kept some at home.
There were few games of chance on the
grounds-a great Improvement over last
year. In the bicycle race II. o. Davis took
first, Barney Gillett second, Clayton Boyce
third, Eugene Smith fourth. The address
by Rev. A. B. Enright was good.
Following is the summary OF races:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
Important Facts.

II you have dull and heavy pain across
forehead and about the eyes, If the nostrils
are frequently stopped up and followed by a
dsagreeable discharge, II soreness in the
nose and bleeding from the nostrils is often
experienced, If you are very sensitive to
cold in the head, accompanied with head
ache-then you may be sure you have ca
tarrh and should Immediately resort to
Ely's Cream Balm for a cure. The remedy
will give instant relief.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
ESTATE OF LOUISA M. HEATH.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DIsrRIor or WAsHINaroN. ss.

DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, IS.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in and for
said District the Sd day of September A. d. 1895
James w, Brock, Administrator of the estate OF
LOUISA NJ. HEATH. late of Montpelier, in said
District, deceased, makes application to said Court
with the consent and appreciation In writing
OF the heirs of said deceased, residing in the
State of Vermont, for license to sell all Of
in Montpelier, in said District, TO wit; Home
place, consisting of one acre of land and buildings
thereon. Including the homestead therein, rep.
nting that the sale thereof would be beneficial
to the heirs and minor children of said deceased,
and those interested in her estate, in order 70
convert said real estate into money. Where,
upon, 1t is ordered by said Court that sad
application be referred 70 session thereof to be
held ut the Probate ONCE, In said Montpelier on
the 18th day of September, A. d. lss5; for hearing
and decision thereoni and, II is further ordered,
that all persons interested be notified hereof, by
publication of notice of said application ana order
thereon three weeks successfully In the Vermont
Wafchman n STATE journal, a newspaper published
at Montpelier in this state, and which circulates In
the neighborhood of those interested, before said
time of hearing that they may appear az said time
and place and. II they see cause, object thereto
siss "' HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

WHILE in Chicago, Mr.. Charles L.
Kahler, prominent shoe merchant OF Des
Moines, Iowa, had quite serious time OF
1t. He took such severe cold that he
could hardly talk or navigate but the
prompt use OF Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy cured him Of his cold 80 quickly that
others at the hotel who had bad colds fol-
lowed his example, and half dozen per.
sons ordered it from the nearest drug. store.
They were profuse in their thanks to Mr.
Kahler for telling them how to cure bad
cold 80 quickly. For sale by G. Blskely
druggist, Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF JAMES BOYLES,

The undersigned, having been apBpinted by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash.
ington commissioners to receive examine and adjust
tate Of JAMES BOYLES late of Marshfeld in
said District. deceased, and all claims exhibited
IN Offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid at his late
residence in the town of Msrshheld in said District.
on the 25th day of September and the 18th day Of
February next, from one o'clock P. M. until four
o'clock p. M each Of said days and that six months
from the 18th day of August A. D. 1895, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors TO pre-
sent their claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Marshheld. this 3lst day of August A d.
1895, EpGA sRE A LLAAhMBERToN' Commissioners
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
What is

CastOria is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregorc, Drops Soothing Syrup and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant. It's guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers CastOra destroys Worms and allays
feverishness. CastOria vomiting Sour Curd,
cures Diarrhea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles cures constipation and fatulency
CastOra assimates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-.
tOria is the Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

RELIEF IN SIX HoURs.-Distressin kid
ney and bladder diseases relieved in six
hours by the New Great South American
Kidney Cure. This new remedy is great
surprise on account Of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder, kid
neys, back, and every part of the urinary
tention of water and pain in passing it al
most Immediately. II you want quick re-
lief aud cure, this is your remedy. Sold by
Harry A. Slade, druggist, 10 State street,
Montpelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WKLL-TRIKD RsMKpy.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the hest remedy for
diarrhes. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

The cause which produces sick headache
is more promptly removed by Ayers Pills
than by any other medicine. They easily
and speedily correct all disorders of the
stomach, liver and bowels, and restore to
these organs regular and healthy action.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
BUSINESS NOTICES.

IRVING W. LARrMoRE. physical director
OF the Young Mems Christian Association
Des Moines, Iowa, says he can conscien.
tiously recommend Chamberlain's Pain
Balm to athletes, gymnasts, bicyclists, foot
ball players and the profession in general
for bruises, sprains and dislocations; also
for soreness and stiffness of the muscles
When applied before the parts become
swollen 1t will effect cure in one hall
Blakely, druggist, Montpelier, Vt
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.-"Mystic
Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia rad
ically cures in one to three days. Its ac-
ton upon the system is remarkable and
mysterious. 1t removes at once the cause,
and the disease Immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits. Seventy
five cents. Sold by Harry A. Slade, drug
gist, 10 State street, Montpelier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

EVERYTHING in the drug aud medicine
line promptly furnished at the new Will
Jamestown drug store, Fred A. Ainsworth
proprietor. In addition to the staples, a
specially-prepared, thoroughly-reliable line
of Hypophosphites, Sarsaparillas, Nerve
Foods, Bitters, Cod Liver Oil Emulsions,
etc, at popular prices, always on hand.
Sewing. machine supplies speciality. Give
him a call
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

WHICH is worse, imprisonment for life or
lifelong disease, like scrofula, for exam-
pie? The former. certainly, would be pref
cradle were it not that Ayers Sarsaparilla
can always come to the rescue and give the
poor sufferer health, strength, and happi.
naaa
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastoriA
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castosia
whAn shs bad Children, she gave than Caseorta
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

BY druggists in every part Of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its value ia in
cslculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Win
slows Soothing Syrup and take no other
kind
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
CaStOria.

"Castoria is so we'll adapted to children thas
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
II. u. ARCHER, M. D.,
III So. oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
"Our physicians in the chidren's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits of Castora has won us to look with
favor upon it,"
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPEssARY,
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

HALLS HAIR REVIEWER enjoys the conf
dence and patronage of people all over the
civilized world, who use it to restore and
keep the hair a natural color.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

TRULY, the gentleman's friend is DR.. LIE
Bruins G. & G. Cure. At store or sent by
mail, one dollar. Lester III. Greene, drug
gist, Montpelier, Vt, sole agent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the variousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DIR. ]. f. KECHELoE,
Conway, Ark
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

LADIES use DR.. LIE Bruins French s. & P.
Pills for health. One dollar by mail or at
store. L. II. Greene, druggist, Montpelier
VT, sole agent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
iren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DR. G. g. Osooop,
Lowell Mass
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
BIRTHS.

In West Fairee, Aug. 20, a son to Mr. and Mrs. j.
Il. Bean.
In Chelsea, Aug. 20, a son to Mr. and Mrs Evere tt
l.. Harwood.
In Marshheld, Aug 30, daughter to Mr.. and Mrs
Edwin Spencer.
In Barre, Aug 20, a daughter to Mr.. and Mr. 8
William Wylie of Chicago, and granddaug hter to
Mr. and Mrs. Eli d. Richards.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
MARRIAGES.

In Barre, Aug. 81, at the Methodist parsonage by
Rev. w. X. Davenport. James W. Lord TO Fyie II
Nelson, both Of Orange. ~ ="
In Barre, Aug. a. at the Methodist parsonage, by
N. H., to Annie X. Jameson Of Barre.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04

DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS absolutely cure
rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely veg
etable. Safe.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
COVERED With scales
Eczema in Worst Form
Face a Loathsome Sight
Could not Leave House
uln Tn cknDIClnc uAID
In Despair Dismiss Doctors
and Begin the Use Of
CUTICURA RE m EDIES
Effect Wonderful
In Three Weeks Scales Gone
In Six Weeks Cure is Complete

About four years ago Eczema made its APP
pearance on my head in its worst form.
was attended by two physicians, but notwith
standing their treatment 1t continued spread
ing, until my face was covered with scales
and became horrid loathsome sight. Fol
three months cid not leave the house. and
people passing would turn and look back
when seeing me at the window. 1had fine
head of hair seven years growth, and had 20
sacrifice it. | was in despair. The Ihysics,.
had failed even to relieve me, when one OF
them recommended CUTICURA SOAP. Ny
father dismissed the doctors and procureu
full set of CUTICURA REMEDIES. l con-
menced using them according to directions,
and in three weeks from the time ] began
the scales had left my face and the skin lost
its ford hue. In sir tgeeks / tcds entirely
cured. My face was smooth and my COM
plexion clearer and finer than it had ever
been before l used three boxes of CUTICURA,
one half dozen cakes of CUTICURA SOAP, and
one bottle of CUTICURA REsOLvENT. Persons
having any doubt about this testimonial be-
ing genuine, can write to my address and /
will cheerfully tell them more about CU1I-
CURA REMEDIES.
Miss MARION A. SMITH, Sunbury, Pa
The almost miraculous cures daily effected
by CUTICURA REMEDIES prove them to be the
greatest skin cures, blood purifiers, and
humor remedies ever compounded
SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT Warm baths
with CUTIcURA SOAP, gentle applications Of
CUTICURA (ointment) and mild doses of CUTI.
CURA REsoLvENT (blood purifer).
a." How to Cure Every Skin Disease" free.
POTTER DRUG & CHEM. Corr, Sole Props Boston
W0M ; ;ji f.!
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
DEATHS.

In Chelsea, Aug. 80. Henry G. Birchmore
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-09-04
ANNUAL MEETING.
Wanted :!

GOOD MACHINISTS at the works
of the VERMONT FARM MACHINE
COMPANY, BELLOWS FALLS, VT.
Steady work for good men.