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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
CHELSEA.

At meeting of the Congregational
church on Tuesday evening of last
week, it was voted to extend call to
Rev Herbert j. Wyckoff of Topsfield,
Mass, to become pastor of the church.
His response to the call is expected
this week, and there are good grounds
for confidence that it will be favor
able ar, 1" '--.. ..- '.,,--,
The annual meeting of the Congre-
gational church will be held on Sat.
urday, January 3, the business meeting
taking place in the morning, and the
annual dinner and roll-call following
at noon. 1t is desired that each mem
Der of the church who is not able to
be present send response to be read
in answer to his name at the roll call
ny There willnbe Christmas exercises
at the West Hill meeting house on
Wednesday evening, and at each OF
the village churches on Thursday even
ing with tree at each.
The next entertainment in the
course is the lecture by Rev. Thomas
Dixon, Jr,, on Wednesday evening,
December 81. Mr.. Dixon is said to be
one of the finest orators i'll America,
and there are great anticipations of
the evening.
Lenora, widow of Gilman Parker,
died at David Dickermans on Satur-
day after long and painful illness,
of cancer of the stomach and liver
Her age was seventy-four years and
seven months. The funeral services
were held on Monday, Rev. Mr.. Allen
officiating.
Mrs. c. A. Densmore with her son,
Thomas and her granddaugh Chris
label went on Saturday to Lowell,
Mass, for visit of IA few weeks.
| Edwin l. Hubbard went on Saturday
| to Brattleboro. where he expects to
work through the winter. He has re-
entity bought of j. b. Bacon the farm
last occupied by Homer Alger, the
main value of which is in the lumber
on it, l.. Belle Chandler is at j. B.
Bacon's enjoying short vacation
from hergwork i'll Montpelier aas. s27isg
ThomasTG. Dearborn has gone to
South Royalton to work. in the hotel. :
p William d.. Walker, recently from
Barre, is to remain for the winter at
II. Z. Walkers. ,s r.
r. Flora NJ. Corwin, now teacher
in the public schools of New Bedford,
hass', 10 NisluinB me- Paioits III
week. us&3 s,s Id0ssissrz,v.,-7.s-'.saSssss =
= Clarence O. Barnes is at home from
Kimball Union Academy for the
Christmas vacation.
John l.. Bacon and daughter have
been here from White River junction
for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Tarbell
/ left on Monday for their home in Min
/ neapolis, MINI.
Mrs. A. b Wright has gone to Bur
! lington for a surgical operation, and
Mrs. Timothy Sullivan has gone Will
| her.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
FOREIGN

Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. 92.-Govern-
or Jennings has received "A telegram
from Palatka, Fla, stating that the
fluid being used by the United States
authorities in the efforts to kill hya-
cinths in the st. Johns river and its
tributaries by spraying is daily
causing the death of hundreds of cat
tie on the ranges bordering upon these
waters. The sender of the telegram
urged prompt action to secure an INF
vestigation looking to the ending OF
the danger to cattle.
Delhi, India, Dec. 22.-The Indian
prices and chiefs, with their numer-
GUS retinues of attendants, have be-
gun to arrive to attend the New Year
durbar which is to proclaim King
Edward Emperor of India. On plains
surrounding the town are hundreds OF
tents for the accommodation of the
princes and their followers. The tents
occupy stretch of ground Ell ght miles
long and some of the biggest princes
have at least five hundred military
and civil attendants.
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REFUSES REELECTION.

Burt II. Wells, city clerk and treas
urer of Barre, has authorized the fol.
lowing announcement:
desire to announce that unless
my health improves within the next
four weeks, l shall not be candidate
for reelection to the Office of city
clerk and treasurer at the next cleo
ton, and make it known at this time
that sufficient opportunity may be had
in which to select my successor.
Mr.. Wells has been city clerk and
treasurer since the organization of the
city government in 1895, his re-elec-
tion each year having been practically
unanimous.
Mr.. Wells was advised by his physi-
clan as early as last June that he
ought to let up little in his labors,
and the statement above is the re-
suit of that advice.
Among the names mentioned of
those who may possibly succeed City
Clerk Wells of Barre, whose health
will no longer permit him to con
tinue in office, is that Of Representa-
tive &C. H. Pape. Others are James
Mackay, manager of the Granite Elk
change, E. r. Davis, Z. II. Cave, Jr.,
Bennett Julian, Frank Burgess and
James Hall. Mayor Melcher has also
declared that he will not be candi.
date for mayor.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
A GODDARD GIRL

Miss marian Miller Of St. Charles,
ILL.,, graduate of Goddard Seminary,
Barre, in the class of 1891, is gaining
considerable fame as u artist. A pic
ture of Miss Miller accompanied by
the following mention of the work
appeared in the Boston Globe for last
Sunday:
Miss Marian Miller, the famous Chi
cago poster girl, whose delightful lit
tie pictures are known all over the
country, is as much New Highlander
as westerner.
Miss Miller, who is still i'll her, eos,
is Of New England stock and finished
her education in. New England. She
prepared for her work in the Chicago
art institute, where her pictures have
taken several prizes. Her posters have
won such widespread success that
she finds it necessary to employ as.
sistants in her. studio-at- st. Charles,
Ill.
At present a collection of Miss Mil.
ler's original drawings is on exhibi.
ton in the public schools, passing
from school to school in the vicinity
of Chicago, for the instruction of the
pupils.
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feet long, attached. Basement under
whole. Large silo. Horse barn is
connected with house. Hen house
16x22 Besides the buildings before
mentioned there is good creamery
building which is about 25x35 and in
good condition. Power to run separa-
tor and churn is furnished by a l.
horse power water motor. For dairy
ing purposes, this is one of the best
farms in Williamstown, Price only
$4,000. 90 Terms easy.
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One of the best farms in Williams
town, with extra good set of build
ings. Located about two miles from
Graniteville, and the same distance
from Williamstown. Near school
and good neighbors. Contains 1870
acres and with silo will winter 40
head of stock. House is in extra good
shape, we'll painted and contains 10
large, conveniently arranged rooms
Barns are extra good, clap boarded, and
also we'll painted. Main barn is 40x90
feet with leanto, &c. feet wide and so
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
ESTATE OF CHARLES II. HEATH.
STATE OF VERMONT,
ntsrutrr OF WASIIINCTON. SIS.

In Probate Court, held In Montpelier, In and tor
said District, on the leth day ut Dee. A. ID. l9Oz.
Albert Johonnott. Administrator of the estate OF
CHARLES II. HEATH. lat. Of Montpelier IN
said District, Deceased, presents lis supplementary
administration account for examination anu allow
ance, and makes application for decree OF ulsirl-
button and partition ol the estate o. SAD ueceoseu
Whereupon, IL Is ordered by said Court thai SAID
account and said application be referred To session
thereof TO he held at the Probate ONCE IN SAID Mont
heller on the 10th day of January, A. d. 1903, for
hearing and decision thereon; and, u Is urther or
ered that notice hereof be given to all persons inter-
ested, by publication of the SAME three weeks sue
cessively In the VERMONT WATCHMAN AND STATE
JoURNAL, a newspaper published at Montpelier, In
ths state previous To said time appointed for hear
ing thai they may appear at said time and place, aud
show cause, Ii any they may have, why said account
should NOT be allowed. aud such decree made.
d, the COurt.-Attest.
b2-l HIRAM CARLETON, Judge
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF HIRAM BLANCHARD

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Washington,
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the estate
of Hiram Blanchard, ate of the town of Barre In said
District, deceased and all claims exhibited In offset
theretohereby give notice that we Will meet for the
purposes Aforesaid, at the office of o. H. Reed,
Ia the City of Barre, in said District on tho
10Th day of January ana 10Th day of June next
from O'Clock p. NJ. until O'Clock =. ~ each OF said
days, and that six months from the ltth day Of Dec
A. ID. 1902, Is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims To us for
animation and allowance.
Dated at City of Barre, this 23rd day of Decem-
ber D., 1902.
ORAMEL II. REED, Commits
52-l HENRY u. MILLS ( soners
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Legal Notices.
ESTATE OF LUCY NJ. LANG.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, SIS.

In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, In and for
said District, on the 10Th day of December, A. ID.
1902.
william J. Lang, Administrator of the estate OF
LUCY NJ. LANG, formerly Lucy NJ, Bor-
land, late of Cabot, IN said district, de-
ceas ed, presents his administration account for
exam inaiion aud allowance, and makes appca-
ton for a decree of distribution and partition OF
the et ate of said deceased. Whoreupon II l. order
ed by said Court that said account and said appca-
on he referred to sion thereof to be held at the
Probate Office In said Montpelier, the 9TH day OF
Jan A. ID. 1908, for hearing aud decision thereon:
And II Is further ordered that notice hereof be given
Ia ali pers ons Interested, b, publication OF the came
In ee weeks successfully In the VERMONT WATCH.
NAN AND STATE JOURNAL, u newspaper published
al Montpelier In this 81 ate previous To said time up
pointed for he airing that they may appear at said
time and zee, and show cause, IL any they may
such decree made.
By the Court.--Attest.
b2-l HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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ESTATE OF FLORENCE EVELYN BREWER.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON. SIS.

In Probate Court, held in Montpelier, in and for
said District, on the 23d day of Dec, A. ID
1872
James W. Brock. Administrator of the estate OF
FLORENCE EVELYN BREWER, late of Monlpel,
Ter, In said district, deceased, presents his ao'
minlstraton account for examination and allow
anco and makes application for a decree of Gistri-
button and partition of the estate OF sad deceased.
said account and said application be referred 10
a session thereof, to- be held at tie Probate
A. d. l9J for hearing and decision thereon,
and ii is further ordered that notice hereofb given
to all persons Interested. by publication OF tne same
three weeks successfully in the VERMONT WATCH.
MAN AND STATE JOURNAL, newspaper published
AT Mo- tpelier. In ulls state previous to SAID time
appointed for hearing that they may appear AT said
ii 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
81 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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Z Farm, stock and tools, all for
$23oO0O. Is located about g miles
from Montpelier, near Berlin Pond, on
main road to Northfield. Contains
100 acres and will keep about 10 or
~ COWS and team. Buildings are in
good, comfortable shape. House con-
tains 10 rooms and is painted yellow.
Place is very near school, on good
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1t is located just off the Worcester
banch road, only % mi. from Mont
pelier. Contains about 40 acres
suitably divided. Will keep about
20 COWS and team. There is quite
quantity of spruce and hard wood on
this place, nearly enough to pay for
the whole farm. Buildings are in
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
ESTATE OF ADDISON MERRITT.
STATE OF VERMONT.
DtsrRtcr OF WAsuINGroN, 5

DISTRICT OF WAsHINGToN, s. $.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and fol-
said. District ON the 22l day OF December
ID. 1872: ,
tate of ADDISON MERRITT. late OF Calais
in said District, deceased, presents Ill,
administration u count for examination ana al
iowance, and makes application for a decree Of dis
trlbntion and partition of the estate OF said de
ID. .,.,l
Whereupon 1t is ordered by said Court, that sale
account and said application he referred to session
thereof to he held AT the Probate once, IN SAT-
MONTPELIER. on the 9th day OF January A. ID. 1913
for hearing and decision thereon; And II is furthe
ordered that notice hereof be given to all persons In
terested, by publication OF the same three week.
successfully In the VERMONT WATcHMAN AM
STATE JOURNAL, "A lev spaper published al MONT
heller I'm this state previous to id time appoi T.
ed for hearing. that they may appear at said time am
said account should not he allowed and such decree
made. 49,.
5l-l HIRAM CARLETON, Judge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
RHEUMATISM CURED IN ADAY.

"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in l to 3 DAYS.
Its action upon the system IL remarkable
and mysterious. II removes AT once the
cause and the disease immediately disap-
pears. The first dose greatly benefits. 75
cents and $1.00. Sold by Harry A. Slade
Druggist, 10 State street.
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d. A. PERRY,
REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
and Gordon BLOCK, Barre, Vermont

Room. Miles Granite Block, in the City
of Barre, In said District, the l74h day OF
January, l9 g. and the 18th day of June next,
from O'Clock A. NJ until O'Clock p. NJ. each OF said
days, and that six months from the 10Th day of Dec.
A. ID. 1902 is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to for ex-
animation and allowance
Dated at Barre, this 22d day of December,
A. d. 1902.
ALEXANDER J. STEPHENS, Commits
h2-l GEO. Is. MILNE, : sioners.
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road and near neighbors. Personal
property consists of young COWS,
pair of heavy work horses which cost
5000 90 only short time ago, 1,breed-
ing SOW, 81 tons of hay and all neces-
sary tools. Owner would sell farm
alone if purchaser did not care for
personal property.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District OF Washington
fasteners, 10 receive, examine and adjust all
caims and demands of all persons against the estate
CHARLES w. LANG, late Of the Town Of Barre,
onset thereto hereby give notice that we will meet
for tn. purposes aforesaid. at the Quarry owners
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good condition. House contains or
s good sized rooms. Price is $4,000. 90
Terms reasonable.
We should be glad to write you
more, regarding any of the above
properties. There are good reasons
why they are to be sold. No fault
of properties.
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Libel FOR DIVORCE.
ELLEN GREEN STATE OF VERMONT,
V. WASHINGTON
AUGUSTUS ID. GREEN. COUNTY.

ELLEN GREEN STATE OF VERMONT,
WASHINGTON
AUGUSTUS d. GREEN. COUNTY.
In County Court. March term. 1908
Whereas, ELLEN GREEN, OF Montpelier. In the
COUNTY. Of Washington, has lhis DAY day, hie LED
The county of Washington, her libel for divorce
against AUGUSTUS ID. GREEN, of Berlin, In said
County of Washington, setting forth In
substance that she was lawfully married to said
Der, A. ID. 1885, thst she, ON her part, had faith
fully kept her marriage covenant, but that the said
AUGUSTUS ID. GREEN his part had
not kept the same: for that the said
AUGUSTUS ID. GREEN had treated the petit
TONER with ntolt rahle severity, had neg.
lected and refused to support the petitioner; had de-
serted the petitioner; and pray Ing that ior the
causes aforesaid the court would grant her u di-
vorce from ia. said AUGUSTUS ID. GREEN.
And, whereas. 1t il made To appear that the
said AUGUSTUS ID GREEN resides without the
State where the process OF this court cannot be sery-
ed upon him, II H. therefore, ordered that the said
AUGUSTUS ID. GREEN he notified Of ne pendency
of said libela given an Oppol uhN 40 make defence
therein and summoned 10 appear and make answer
thereto before the Honorable tounN Court next 10
Washington. on the first "Wednesday amer the first
Tuesday in March, a. ID. rhS, az nine o'clock A.
NJ. by the puhca lou o. the substance ul sad nOel.
together with this order, three weeks successfully in
the VERMONT WATCHMAN AND STATE JOURNAL
a weekly newspaper published at Montpelier, IN said
least six weeks previous to said first wednesday at
ter the first TUESDAY i'm Marcel. 1903, which
shall be deemed sufficient notice TO tile said
AUGUSTUS ID GREEN.
Given under my hand AZ Montpelier, In said coun-
ty this 10th day ofDecemher. a. ID; l,W2 -
GEO. A. HUMPHREY.
Deputy Clerk;
John c. Wing Attorney for Petitioner. 52-l
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Farm Properties
At Sacrifice Prices.

you can get exactly what you want at
the right price Today we wish to
call your attention to farm property,
NOT the kind usually offered.
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1t takes a GOOD DEAL to satisfy
the Average Man, in search of Real
Estate. We have many good deals,
in. every class Of property, from which
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24

Altar of Wang Ylang, which rivals
the altar of roses as an exquisite per-
fume and sells at $40 to $50 or more a
pound, is the product of an Asiatic
tree that reaches its highest devel-
opement in the Philippine Islands.
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ESTATE OF CHARLES S. ADAMS.
STATE OF VERMONT,
8 and 9 Gordon Block,

DISTRICT OF WAsHlNGTON, So.
In Probate Court. held at Montpelier. in and for
said District on the 22d day of December, A. ID
1872.
Celia s. Adams, Administrative of the estate OF
CHARLES S. ADAMS, late of Marshfeld, In said
District, deceased. makes application to said
Court, with the consent and appreciation in writing
of the widow and heirs of said deceased. residing In
the State of Vermont for license to sell part OF the
real estate of said deceased situated in Eden. in the
County of LamOille. and State of Verm, mt to wit
Abont two hundred acres of woodland, being all o.
the real estate OF said deceased Situated In said
Eden. representing that the sale thereof would be
beneficial to the widow and heirs of said deceased
and those interested in his estate, In order to
convert said real estate into money
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court, that said
application be referred to session thereof, to be
held at the Probate office, In said Montpelier, on
the 9th day of January, A. d., 1903, for hearing
and decision thereon: and, II Is further ordered
that all persons interested he notified hereof by pnh-
LEGATION of notice of said application and order
thereon three weeks successfully In the VERMONT
WATCHMAN AND STATE JOURNAL, II newspaper
published at Montpelier, In this state, ana whlci
circulates In the neighbOrhoOd of those interested
before said time OF hearing, that they may appear a
said time and place, and, ii they see cause, obJec
thereto.
BY the Court Att ST,
52-l HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
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WAITSFIELD.

Merry Christmas
Readers will please excuse the in
sufficient items this weeA as your cor
respondent has been ill.
j. A. Carpenter was in Burlington
on business last week.
W. M. Taber has been quite i'll with
painters collie.
III. e. Palmer of the firm of Patch
81 Palmer, stock brokers of Burling-
ton was in town selling stocks last
week.
A few rooms in Charles Green's
residence are being enameled and pa
pered. W. M. Taber is doing the
work
A new chimney has been added to
j. A. Carpenters tenement known as
the Dale house.
Miss Mabel Kerr of Montpelier was
the guest last Saturday of Mrs. j. A.
Smith.
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EAST CALAIS.

Sunday school will be held on Thurs
day evening at Union church.
The schools of this part of the town
take recess from "Wednesday until
next Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney of Wakefield.
N. H., are visiting at DR.. f. j. Gales
Mrs. Barney win be Remembered as
Margaret Mcleod.
Dustin Scott found recently one of
his hen turkeys partly eaten. He set
trap where the bird lay and next
morning found large horned owl
caught in the trap held by one foot.
He is keeping the owl on exhibition.
Moscow lodge of Good Templars will
celebrate its twenty fourth anniver-
sary at Lambs hall Friday evening,
January 2, with an oyster supper and
musical and literary entertainment.
This is the regul4r annual supper but
it will not be restricted to members
of the order and the public will be
gladly welcomed.
Y Walter John Coates and Florence,
only daughter of Mrs Nettie Gray,
were married at the home of the bride {
mother Rev. j. Edward Wright per-
formed the ceremony in the presence
of the near relatives and few
friends Miss Nettie Cove was brides
maid and @. j. Lamb acted as best
mau.
On Monday evening, December 10, a
good number of relatives and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kennistou
called to remind them that it was the
tenth anniversary OF their wedding.
Refreshments were served followed by
speeches by A. Dwinell and others.
}. f. c., Hammond, Mrs. Kenniston's
father, read poem which he com,
posed for the occasion.
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,lsg,- v ". ,srs-ss MS Val Alo' sGsaszTs
Charles Mcknight of East Mont
pelier was among those from that
place to take in the whist party and
dance at North Calais last week. s,-, -.
Mrs George Kent and daughter re-
turned from Pawlet, Friday, December
10.
Several from East Montpelier attend
ed the fair and entertainment Friday
evening Fred Townsend from that
place securing the album quilt, Miss
Katherine Page made a fortunate guess
on the bottle of beans, thereby win
ming the handsome sofa pillow. 1t is
considered that the fair given by the
Ladies Union at at school house yes.
try, was a success, netting them from
thiry-five to forty dollars, as reward
for their labors The farce was short
but reflected credit on the principal
actors who doubtless will secure the
thanks of the Union.
Inquire at George Kent's for the
Ingersoll dollar watch.
Officers of w. r. Burnap camp, Sons
of Veterans, elected Saturday night,
December 30 were: Captain, John
Morse; LIST lieutenant, Henry Wheat !;
End lieutenant, Bert Nelson LIST SER
geant, Lee w. Leonard; end SER
geant, G. e. Bliss chaplain, Clarence
Bills; sergeant of guard, w. d.
Peck corporal, Albert Haskell. The
installation of officers will take place
the first regular meeting. January II.
The Ladies' Union will meet at Ma
pie Corner vestry, Tuesday, December
80 at O'Clock for business meeting
There is to be Christmas entertain
ment at school house vestry at Maple
Corner, under direction of the teach
ers assisted by the pupils Of the school.
All are cordially invited.