Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-01-13

Atkins. Ferrin, Wells and Willard Of Mont
pclier. Mr. james r. LangI5n and Nr. 6.
C. Shepard Of Montpelier who were present,
on being called out expressed their hearty
n desire for the success Of the enterprise, and
their readiness to give literally of their
means to aid it. Col. Boutwell, told the
meeting thar PIaiufeli would save enough
in the transportation Of hcmlock bark, if the
road was built, to pay all that the town was
asked t. vote. The best Of feeling prevailed
at the meeting, and we heard no doubt ex-
preset Of the readiness Of the town to do all
that was expected Of it.
We cannot doubt that the towns interested
"a in the construction of this road Will take
~~pt action in aid Of the project The ad-
n real estate and the increased value
thing which the people have to sell
tuch more than return to the towns the
of eight times their grand list. 1t would
poorest possible economy, for fear Of
axes which must be paid, to refuse the
that viii come with tt road
wise aud a pound foolish po such
as no wise and sagaciou farmer
IN his agriculture.
nnuaI concert Of the Sunday School
Lords Church was holden in the
last Sunday evening. There was a
audience. Tho report Of the Superin-
BIZ. Mr.. il. d. Hopkins, showed that
attendance the past year had been larger
in ever before, averaging lS7. The largest
Tendance was go There are now twenty
Fseven ell-ses in the school, two having been
added during the past year. TIE annual
ave1gc Of contributions is about 800
Seven members Of tic school have died during
the past year. Mrs. John X. Lord. DR.
Smith, Mrs. Coke. Miss Abbie Leland, Elmer
son Marsh, Edith Marsh. and Minnie May
Dodge. The annual election Of officers oc
CURED Monday evening. Mr.. Hopkins was
reelected Superintendent. Mr.. J. W. CLARK
Assistant Superintendent, Mr.. c. Storrs
Treasurer. and Mr.. John V. Brooks. and Mr.
Mahlon kins9u, Librarians.
Among tie pleasant cpisgies Of last week
was the 49, on Tuc%av evening. in
Bethany charSs4 Mis- Era sL,rTza Of
this village. and Nr. Z. F Hosr5N Of Chi
eig,, H.. Rev. Dr.. Lap officiating. The
church was brilliantly illuminated, the bride
richly ami clt551c-ly dressed, the brides
maids m,dc-Ir and beautifully attircd, as
ever b.c,nctl bridesmaids, the bridegroom
seIcposse--eI and manly in appearance, the
Nj =r5onsuoa Courteous and gallant, as grooms-
men ever should be, the services solemn anc
Y impressive. and the asscmblage large and il
most Joyous spirits. In a word, all 8 wen
merry as a marriage bell, and the bes
wishes Of her friends follow the bride to he
new home
\Rcy. DR.. Lord, pastor Of Bethany ChurcI
this place, viii deliver before long tw,
Zes, one concerning > PARIS and tn
SWITZERLAND" The proceeds Of on
lectures are to be applied in paymen
Bethany Church organ, while tn
i'll be for DR.. Lords benefit. Admis
kets 50 cents. We hope Mr. Lor
C a large audience as an account @
rvations in the above places can no
& Of interest to all. 1t is understoo
of these lectures will be delivere
geek,
First National Bank Of Montpelie
5 annual meeting yesterday, and mad
Of the following directors
(d R1GEt 5 & ( rB PEWE2,S
ERBANK. j. W. ELLIS,
FRED. E.. SMITH.
The Board aftcrwarI elected j. A. PAGE
President.
RIGHT MEy IN THE RIcnr PLAcE-Messr
Pitkin * Brock have again purchased a
interest in the Foundry and Machine Sho
of this village. which Mr. Dennis Lane Iatel
bought Of them, and the firm is now Liant
a. Pitkin d Brock, as formerly. The favorabl
look for the Montpelier and Wells Rive
Railroad has, we opine, had something to
with bringing about a result so important
the thrift Of our village, and we believe IL
arrangement Will be mutually beneficial
all concerned. The firm is now composed
just the material u insure its entire success
financially. In It's members are comprised sue
science and skill, industry and perseverance
capital and business tact, integrity and r.
liability as few firms are favored With an
while VIC congratulate the firm on havin
pSSh themselves sure of a grand finance
b rejoice that our village is thereE
Of the skill, capital and busine
these men to aid in developing ar
our future prosperity and growt
Ease OF Cor. ABEL CARrER-The tel
brings US news Of the death at Lowe
pr Col. Abel Carter, for many yea
of this village. Col. Carter has
ded with his son-inlaw, Hon. Chau
pp of Lowell. One OF our first
ices of Montpelier is blended wi
Dry Of Col. Carter then an activ
and energetic elderly gentleman, al
Ethusiastic F~rce-Soiler. His neig
esteemed bin, and among the old
of our village, many will drop
sadness as these lines are read. L
of Col. Carter will arrive here
Epress train today (W ~ednesday)
ment
lafayette Lodge of Good Templars
Aarshfeld is prospecting finely, and at
frs weekly meeting Of the year ten M
pemlrs were initiated.