The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-05-25

MIddlebury.
NorcE.--The County Committee for
/ the County of Addison is requested to
meet at the Addison House, in Middle
bury, on Wednesday, June 9th at 10 o.
clock a. m. for the purpose of designating
a time for holding the County Convention,
L, E. SMITH,
Chairman Co. Com,
Monkton VT, May 1S, 1868,
We are happy to observe that the
superintendent Of the Parks on the East
side, is making great improvements, by
trimming away the unsightly excrescences
in the form of dead limbs, and super
Auous growths,' The work of improvement
should be continued until every worms
nest is removed from the trees Of the viii
lage,
George Hammond, Esq, recently
dug up, in his garden, an old Spanish
coin, dated 1874. 1t is but little worn.
The June term of Addison County
Court will commence next Tuesday
There is a long list OF cases for the
Jury.
The exact number Of dogs on the
Grand List of Middlebury is finally dis
covered to be IS.
We are informed that Mr.. S. Mead
has lost seven sheep, within a few weeks,
killed by a bear.
The session of the Vermont Legisla,
ture in 1900 was held at Middlebury,
commencing October 9th, and closing No
vember 7th, after a session of thirty
days, the debentures being only 50. los.
IL.
STRUCK OL.-We are credibly inform
ed that a gentleman from East Middle
bury discovered unmistakable signs of the
presence of oil on the premises OF II. A.
Sheldon, in this village, last Friday. We
are moi informed what measures will be
taken, by the parties interested, for the
development of this rich discovery.
PRoGREss.-A, p. Topper, Esq, i.
erecting a fine new store building IN East
Middlebury, which is to be occupied fol
a millinery store and dressmaker's shop,
on the first floor, and in the second story
is TO be the "Good Templar's" hall.
&C, F. Partridge, Esq, has recently
made an addition t. his store in East
Middlebury.
On account Of high water in the lake,
which has interfered with the transporta'
ton of ores, work at the forge, in East
MiddIebury, has been partially suspended
for two or three weeks. Work will bC
resumed by the whole force as soon Al
the transportation of ores is again possible
The residence of the Rev. Mr.. Gun
nj, CHAM, of this village, was entered anc
robbed of a h~unting~cased gold watch, OF
Tuesday last, Gin the forenoon during til,
temporary absence of the inmates,
Key. NJ. Wilder of the Zulu missior
in South Eastern Africa, occupied the pull
pit Of the Congregational church, Sunda,
morning, giving an exceedingly interest
ing account of the work Of the mission
and some of the characteristics of the ma
tives. Mr., Wilder was once a residen, O
Cornwall.
Rev. MIR. Warren, one of the Secre
taries of the American Board of ForeigI
missions, preached in the Congregations
church in the afternoon, presenting tn
subject of missions, in general. In tn
evening, Mr.. Warren and Mr.. Wilde
were both present and addressed the child
rem.
For SALE-A Guilds carriage, nearl
new and in a nice condition. Enquire g
the Post Office this week.
PERSONAL James ii Benson, ESQ
OF Washington, d. &. formerly of thi
place, has just been promoted TO Il econ
class clerkship in the Treasury Depart
ment, We are glad to see merit recog
nized.
Styles Photograph Gallery will be
closed next week.
DREssMAKING.-Miss EMMA G. WITH
ERELL announces her readiness to sery
the ladies OF Middlebury in the Dressmt
king line. Rooms at Jas T. Kingsley
on Cross Street.
We are panied to announce tn
death of Miss Abbie Currier, sister
DR.. G. b, Currier of this village, whic
occurred on the 2lst instant. The re
mains have been taken to Lawrenc
Mass, for interment.
Attention is called to Vallette's al
nouncement of Paints. Every bod
knows he has only the best qualities,