Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-12-29
THE STANDARD.
Local News,
RARTON.


court two years, was finally decided
at Barton Landing a week ago last
Saturday, by referees. 1t appears
that Leland had accused Trip OF theft
when Trip sued for SANDER, DANA
ges laid at $4,000. After being run
through the legal mill the time above
stated, it was thought advisable to
have it left to three disinterested per-
sons, who proceeded to investigate
the case and to report that the "oruS
uttered by Leland were false, mali
cious and slanderouS, and they gave
the nlaintiff 81 with which to repair
his wounded spirit. We are told that
Mr.. Trip is one Of the most reliable
men in Bloomington, a member OF the
church, and every way stands high In
the estimation of his neighborS.-
Query. If a respectable mans char
acter amt worth but dollar of bad
ly deprecated currency, what ought a
rowing brawler to have and be paid in
demoralized wheelbarrows?
Observation-Disclosures was cele-
brated at both our churches in the
usual manner At the Congregation
al church by recitations from the Sab
bath school scholars, dialogues, sing
ing, and plucking the fruit from the
tree, which was laden with rare and
costly presents, as well as by the usu-
al quantity of gew-gaws and funny
things. The singing was led by Bliss
Haskell. T h c moderator of the
evening was d. w. Robinson. and all
passed off pleasantly as could be de-
sired. Miss Clark Of Irasburgh en-
tertained the audience by an excellent
song, assisted by Mr.. Haskell. She
has the best voice that we have ever
heard in these parts, and we think is
destined to make mark in the world
if she has proper cultivation. She
is now young, less than sixteen, and
we certainly hope may have that
encouragement that her talents Sc
justly merit
The Sabbath school connected
with the Methodist church held a con
cert on christmas eve, which was 4
very pleasant affair. The entertain
ment consisted Of singing, recitations
dialogues, &c, &c. These exercise.
were well conducted, which refect
much credit upon Rev. o. H. BickfOrd
who drilled and had charge Of the
scholars. One piece in particular
deserves special mention-entitleC
"Feed my lambs, which was well per
formed by eleven little girls who wer'
neatly dressed. After the exercise
of the Sabbath school, about thre
hundred useful and ornamental pres
ents were distributed to both old an
young, from christmas tree in tn
orchestra. Rev. G. Il. Bickford wa
the recipient Of $26 in greenback'
and his family Of several valuable pres
ents. The exercises were conclude
by marriage ceremony at the alta
Mr.. Allen 5. Gifin of Keene, n. II
and Miss Vira NJ. Lovejoy of LANDAU
n. H., were unite d-Mr. job
Twombly, bridegroom Miss Lucy Saw
yer, bridesmaid-after which a barr,
of apples, a christmas gift to the Sal
bath school, by Mr.. 7. G. Kimball 0
New York, was opened, and its ros
contents distributed among the chi
dren. With many kind wishes an
pleasant memories Of the merry chris
mas time, the audience was dismissed
The people Of Barton manifest
commendable degree of zeal in pre-
pairing for such festive occasions. I'll
reflex Influences are full of profit t
the social and moral natures of a
participants.
A SURPRISE. Miss Adnah Jennes
of this village, had an agreeable su
prise and present on Christmas ev
Her father had a $3.50 piano set I
in the parIor, and all in running 0
der while she was away at the churC
looking for santa claus. She had II,
the smallest iGtimation of the pleasul
in store for her. Such presents
such way are worth something. v
had a present that was unexpectt
too. 'Twant a piano, but it wou
yell.
MAIL CoNTRACT.-A. Lucius h
the contract for carrying the mail b
tween the depot and post-ofice f
the ensuing year, commencing Jan. l;
Mr.. RoBNsON's READNGs.-Mr.
D. Robinson gave his second readil
in this village, last Friday night, to
splendid house, in fact it was such
to disappoint every one present, f
we are not accustomed to give su