Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-04-15

of this county, whose wife was Miss Car
oline Howe, daughter Of the late Hon.
Zimri Howe, of Castleton. Their many
friends at their northern home congratu-
late Mr.. and Mrs p ON their good for
tune, indicating fully that they are sur-
rounded by people who appreciate their
worth in that distant southwestern home
Hon. Lorenzo Mason, native of
Castleton, and son of the late John Ma
son. ESQ, has been a resident of Michigan
thirty.five years, and citizen of Detroit
about twenty years During his residence
there he has accumulated large property,
aud for long time held the position of
President of one of the large banking in
situations in the city; also, represented
Detroit in the General Assembly Of the
State, and is now a member of the State
Senate, filling all of these offices ably and
honorably. Mr.. Mason is an extensive
business man, a sound lawyer, and a vie
legislator. He read law with the late See
lab II. Merrill, who, forty years ago, Wa
one of the most popular and talented
lawyers in Rutland county. We think
the above a good record for one who be-
gan his career with nothing but his hands
and his talents.
The late Hon. Alexander Buel was a
native of Castleton, and son of the late
Ezekiel Buel, ECO, and was, for a term Of
years.. an honored resident of Detroit.
Mr. b. was an able and popular lawyer.
and was once member of Congress from
that district.
Hon. O. NJ Hyde was for many years
citizen and prominent business man ia
Castleton. About the year 1850 Mr. il.
moved to Detroit, where he resided, doing
an immense business until be was dis
abled by a paralytic stroke. lie WAS for
two years mayor of the city, and brother
of J. X, A. w. and z. w. Hyde.
w u. Colburn, Esq, i now, and las
been for few years, residing in Detroit
with his son Cullen, who is an extensive
business man there. Mr.. c. was for
term Of years the efficient deputy sheriff
in this part of the county and was extern
sively known in the county. For time
he represented Castleton in the Legisla
ture, and was in that day a man Of con
siderable note III State, county and town.
affairs.
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through the HERALD of the death of Rev
DIR. Aiken. He has occupied the pulpi'
of the Congregational church here a great
many times in the last twenty years. Hi
preaching was always listened to viii
marked attention and interest.
Fast day services were held at Tia
brick church, Mr.. Francis preaching one
of his best sermons from Isaiah list chap
ter 17sh and 18th verses.
The funeral of Mr.. J. q. Whitiocl
was numerously attended 10y the Masonic
Fraternity and by the citizens generally.
at the Advent church last week Friday
The discourse was preached 10y the Rev
Mr.. Putnam Of the Episcopal church
Poultney, from the 9TH chapter Of Rcyela-
ton, 9TH and 10th verses Mr. Whulacl
was highly esteemed citizen, a worth,
man, and a devoted member OF the Epi-
copal church.
We think the proceedings Of tie
county court for the last fonr weeks NUT
have caused some excitement in Rutland
The people Of this section believe more
than ever that the way 81 tbs. fran~gr.-
sor is hard. and that nothing more than
justice demands has been INJECTED ont &
forgors. burglars. incendi4ries AID murder
ers at Rutland. and We admire the III
nifty and wisdom of Judge Steele. H.
has won for himself the good opinion a.
this community. and 10 tia HERALD
they feel under many obligations Cor ID.
correct and faithful reports II gave of th'
trials as they progressed from day 10 day
1t has been well said. and that truly. tha'
the HERALD i IN Indispensable iu-t.tu
ton among ~. aud the. general wish J.
success to its enterprising and 'iiiei"ni
corps of publishers and editor. u ".