The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-10-06
LOCAL AND STATE ITEMS.
Local.

Co1rNTY FAIR.-This is the week "
Jour County Fair, The committee fof
decorating Floral Hall have completed
their labors, aud it is in excellent com
dition. We hope to see the Hall well
filled with the beautiful and useful.
This il more especially the ladies de-
partmcnt, where specimens of their
handwork are exhibited. From all we
can learn, we anticipate splendid dis
play in all the different departments of
the Fair. We hope the farmers will
bring in their horses, sheep, cows, &c.
In all these Addison County is famous.
We hope to see a splendid display Of
Vegetables, such as potatoes, onions,
beets, &c. also fruit apples, cages,
pears and further, we want to show
the world that in butter, cheese, and
maple sugar we can beat old Orange
County, NY, SO famous for her butter.
So, bring out to the Fair all you cam
Farmers, come with your wives and
daughters and sons mechanics, give
your time with your families to the
fair merchants, go with your families
Let your clerks have the time as far as
you can. We hope the district and
select schools will permit their scholars
to enjoy their own county's holiday.
Indeed, let all, high and low, rich and
poor, of every nationality, -all come to-
gether, to renew old acquaintance to
form new ones, and make the occasion
one of great interest, rational enjoyment,
and lasting profit. Again we say come
to the County Fair.
SNow.-The peaks ofthe Adirondacks
were white with snow last Wednesday
morning. The nights have been chilly,
and the "fading of the leaf'' reminds us
that winter is approaching.
The Great Golden Menagcrie of
VanAmburgh & Co. made its entree
into this place on Tuesday last, accord
ing to announcement. There were quito
numberin from the surrounding coun-
try to ''see the elephant" which we
have no doubt they did to their heart
content as there were no less than three
ofthese large quadrupeds on exhibition.
The number and variety ofanimals was
fully up TO the mark. With the cXccp
ton of few strcetrows in the evening,
everything passed off quietly.
"A drove of several hundred cattle
and sheep passed through this place
yesterday morning.
We call especial attention to the
advertisement of Mr.. Albert Chapman.
MIR. Chapman is one of our reliable
men, and his fruit trees have given
satisfaction every time.
- We are glad to learn that our Dis
trict Graded School Bonds, issued TO
raise money to furnish the School
House now i'll progress of erection, are
meeting with rapid sale. They are the
best of investment, bearing interest at
$50 per ccntm per annum. Hon James
NJ. Shade, District Treasurer, has the
for sale
The difficulty between tho Fresh
man and Sophmorc classes in our col
legc has all been satisfactory arranged,
and every thing is going on harmonious
ly.
INSURANCE ASSESSMENTS. Persons in
Middlcbury whose property is insured
in the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance
Co., can pay their assessments by cal
ling at the Probate Office of Judge Til
don, who has the list sent from Mont
pclier for collection.
Addison County.
SALIsBURY.-A young mems chris
tian association was organized Sept. %,
with 81 members. President, Saml
Fl Kelley ViceP President, Joseth Du-
rant; Secretary, + A Hamilton Treas
urer, Walter Brown; Chorister, w w
Thomas select schools are in pro-
gress. gherdepartment,b by Sam'l ii
Kelley; primary, by Mrs w w Thorn
-Waterhouse & Thomas have re-
moved from their old stand to an ele-
CANT store lately erected Improve
ments are being made upon the dwell
lings of Hiram Henderson, w w Thorn
rs, John Burns, Horace Thomas and
Loren Holman.-A firm from Boston
are about investigating ledge of prom
ising marble near the village.
"A daring attempt at robbery was
committed at Addison, on Monday even
ing of last week. Two ladies, guests of
j II Everest, Esq, We're enjoying quiet
ride, about o'clock in the evening,
when man suddenly attempted to get
into the wagon. lie caught hold of one
lady's wrist, when she struck the horse
with the reins, and the sudden start
threw the would-be robber to the ground, |
The horse started Off at n rapid rate, and
did not check his speed until he arrived
safely at the house of Mr. Everest. The
man was thick-set, with long black
hair, and of dark complexion, No clue
has been obtained of the william.
BURLINGTON DISTRICT CAMP-MEET-
ING -Thia m aatinU was hold In EprriS-