Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-06-15


for the press. to do, for then farmers and
all interested can learn the modes of pro-
cedure and profit by the lessons given.
The mere recital of the fact that one has a
large calf of such a breed, or a large horse
or sheep, amounts to nothing more than an
hour ofwOnder; we learn nothing from it.
Community wish to know how such a
growth was accomplished. This Mr.. Scott
Invariably does. We shall publish his ia
vor next week.
CABOT.
THEFT.-Saturday night, the 9th inst.
Geo, Sawyer stole horse and wagon from
Emery H. Clarke and left for Canada. He
was followed by deputy sheriff Bean, who
found him in the vicinity of Georgeville.
He returned to Newport with Bean, when
he was arrested and after hearing, lodged
in the Jail at Irasburgh.
GREENSBORO.
ACCIDENT.-While repairing the large
drum in the mill at East Greensboro, week
before last, Frederick Collision and Hiram
Daniels were quite seriously hurt in conse-
quence of its bursting and fragments of it
hitting them in the head and knocking
them over. The former got a black eve
and broken nose, while the latter receiv-
ed bad bruise and a cut in the face. Too
much water was let on the wheel, which
caused the accident. DR.. W. E. Clark was
called to dress the wounds.
Decoration day was observed in an APP
propriate manner under the direction of
Post II of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie from East Hardwick, Mr.. Chas. Bell
conducting the ceremonies. The people
al of I,a 1oI,,
IL o'clock p. M Prayer was offered by
Rev. Hugh Brown and an address deliver
ed by Rev. A. w. Wild. He also read a
plain and comprehensive statement of the
origin, status and objects of the G. A. R..
also poem descriptive of scenes and work
ing of the Great Rebellion. Thirtv-nine
soldiers from the town died during or since
the war only six Of whom are buried within
the limits of the town. The exercises at
the church were interpreted with vocal
music. A procession was formed, led by
the members of the Post with martial mu-
sic and a regimental flag at half mast, each
member wearing a badge of red, white and
blue on a Grape band. These were follow
ed by twenty young ladies carrying wreaths
and flowers then came large number of
citizens. Arriving at the burying ground,
brief remarks were made by Rev. Hugh
Brown when the procession entered the
yard i'll two files, separating and passing
on either side of the graves, strewing them
with flowers. The occasion was through
out a very pleasant and interesting one. i
A Mr.. Labrackie and wife recently at
tempted to swindle Wilson & Sawyer out
of large bill Of goods, but the firm learn
| ing their intention to migrate without due
81 he, ~
cluded to pay up. They were shrewd
enough, however, to have their cloth cut
| up ready for making as soon as procured.
Look out for them.
GLOVER.
Mr. c. d. Robinson gave one of his une-
qualled entertainments last Friday night,
to fair and appreciatiye audience.
BALL.-There is to be grand ball at
Fosters hotel, July 5th-Monday. He
has the best music engaged that it is pos
sible to get He has Blaisdell's band of
East Canaan, n. H.-H. G. Blaisdell, 1st
violin; Miss +. NJ. Blaisdell, I'd violin P
Blaisdell, clarionet; J. w. Batchelder, cor
net p. ;. Blaisdell BassO Miss Blaisdell
will be remembered as the sweet violinist
| OF Leayitt's troupe.
HOLLAND.
The Methodist Society have purchased
nice young COW for their pastor, Rev. O. F.
jenkins, for which they paid 500.
Last Wednesday, Edward Judd and Hen
| ry Hussey, residing In the East Settle
ment' got into difficulty. and in the scrape
Judd received a severe cut on the head
with an axe.
LOWELL.
! WARNING.-During the thunder shower
on Saturday, June 9TH, lightning struck
gate post on the opposite side Of the way
! Just from one Of the churches Why the
tall spire only tipped with a lightning rod
| did not receive the shock is a mystery
! This should serve as notice to the people
interested in the various churches in town
to protect their buildings with rods.
MORGAN.
On Saturday, the 9th ult., as Mr.. Jen-
ne with two ladies was descending the hill
! near Mr. Leavins', one holdback strap
broke, and then holding up his horse he
broke one rein. Holding on to the other
he made circle or two when they were
thrown out upon heap Of stones Mean
while the other rein broke and the horse
ran some half a mile before being stopped.
But what was more marvellous, the persons
all escaped with only fright, and some
slight sprains and bruises. The horse was
somewhat injured and quite lame
SHEFFIELD.
BUILDING.-The Freewill Baptist Socie-
ty in Sheffield are building a neat and
substantial parsonage. 1t is to be compile
ted early in the fall. Deacon Samuel A.
Bean superintends the building.
RED WATER-Several cows in this Vi
cinity have been attacked with this disease
this season. VIII some one Of the many
readers of the Standard, inform the public
of the cause, cure, or preventive of this
disease.
TROY.
=, GOOD TEMPLARs UNIoN.-The Good
Templars Union was holden at Troy, June
8. There were present a fair number of
delegates from other lodges in the county
Heard the report of the lodges represented
in the forenoon. These reports were too
extempOraneous and scattering and indef
mite to be of as much interest as they would
have been if more accurate figures anC
statements had been given in writing. Blu
the prospect is not that the cause will die
though our leader has passed away. TIL,
- speakers dppOlllJcu 10 duuItSS JH6 puDll'
meeting in the afternoon were not present
i nor were their substitutes The question
- was then a perplexing one for the UniOl
what to do with the house full who haC
: come to hear. A few men were found il
the audience who were ready to immediate
n themselves before the assembly, that tn
q gathering might witness. Random an,
: uncalled thoughts were set forth in sucl
. language as was at command. The audi
: ence staid by, whether for amusement o
4 for other reasons it would be better 70
: them to state, than for one of the victim
d to presume an opinion. 1t is hoped tina
+ the next speakers for the meeting at Derb
i in September, will feel morally bound t
Is be present.
Whereas, in the mysterious Providenc
l. of God, our Grand Worthy Chief Templal
y Rev. p. II. White, has been cut down b
h death, IN the midst of his usefulness :
r. Therefore, we, the Good Templars Unto
h Of Orleans county, assembled at Troy, Jun
j. Is, 1869,
/ Resolve, 1st. That we confess the han
. of an All-Wise God in this our loss; NAL
Is ing it gain to the departed, and offering l
d strength to carry forward the work so large
ly in the hands of our brother, an
= the father of our organization in tn
p county and only as we recognize Him in
n we are able to bow to this grief and sa
~ "Thy will oh God be done"