Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-12-21

Dec. 14th, 5. c. Wilcox killed the fatted
calf. 1t weighed when dressed $50 lbs,
besides the rough tallow, which was not
weighed. Who can beat this?
The Albanians are jubilant over their
daily mail, which has been Granted them.
Saturdays Journal of the 18th came that
day for the first time, through same day it
was printed.
Mr.. John Paine has a sleigh the running
part Of which was made in lSO9-sixty
years ago, and has been in constant use ev-
cry winter since. 1t is as strong now as
some Of the new ones, and bids fair to run
for many years to come.
Pursuant to previous call the citizens of
Albany met at the village school house for
the purpose Of organizing a farmers club
y. F. Marckres was elected president and
\. NJ. Darling secretary The subject of
raising stock being introduced interesting
remark, from the president, John c. Dow
and NJ, Cowles, were listened to by an at
tcntiye audience. The importance of
thorough breed and thorough feed was very
torcibly illustrated by the speakers. The
SAME subject is up for the next meeting of
the club, which meets Tuesday evening at
8 p m.
As Mrs. A. H. Darling was returning
from Lowell where she had been to assist
an afflicted family, Ike clip bolt came out
and let one of the thill~ drop, which so
frightened the horse as to make it unman-
rrcablc and running down the hill nearly
upset the wagon, throwing Mrs Darling
nut upon a bed of rocks, cutting and bruis-
ing her head and injuring her otherwise.
What is singular she sprang up and began
to look about for home, but which way to
20 for help or home she could not tell
She went back a few rods to the guide
board that directs to Albany and to Eden,
read them over and over, but could not
gather recollection as to the localities Of
either of them, or make out which way she
oughtto 90. She however went back about
half a mile to Mr. Ciarke's, where she call
ed to enquire the way home; all covered
with blood, her mental condition was ap-
parent; the doctor was sent for and team
to take her home, where she was soon cared
for Mr.. d. was from home, and though
she knew every one that came around she
could not for a long time tell where her
husband was. She knew he had gone
away for the day but could not tell where.
Certain faculties of the brain appear to
have been stupefed, while others were ac-
tive At the latest accounts she was doing
well.
BARTON.
Last Saturday, as Geo. w. Bridgman
was at work telling trees at South Barton
a sIanting tree fell and hit him on the leg
breaking it,
Oscar Rice has bought the carriage shop
ofIra Surteyant at the Landing, for Sl400
BROWNINGTON.
Samuel Uttin killed two pigs and 7
months old which weighed 2GO and 2S8 lbs.
HIP BEoKE.-Mrs. Denis Stewart, moth
err Of the late T. c. Stewart Esq, Of Brown
iugton, in her S6th year, on last Wednesday
attempted to go up stairs in the house Of
Mr. Kc,am, where she resides, and fell
and broke herhip Her recoveryis doubt
ful.
SoLD.-C. X. McNeal has sold his mill
an Willoughbv River and about 80 acres
of timber land adjoining to f. c. Baker of
Bloomington. Price 81 400.
EVAN, Mills ID. Bemis, former
clerk in the WiIloughby Lake House, has
bought out II. G.. Bemi- store and is filing
up with new goods.
O. A. Dennison has moved here from
Lyndon. lie thinks Orleans is bound to
he better than Caledonia County
Last Thursday, as Geo. Grant was draw
ing logs, his sled tipped over; and the logs
rolled off catching one leg between it and
thc stump smashing the bones very badly.
Crystal Fount Lodge of Good Templars
will dedicate their splendid hall with APP
propriatc services, on Wednesday evening,
Dec D. Rev. VIM. A. Robinson will de
liver the address. Admittance to dedica-
ton free After the services an oyster sup
per will be served in the school room be-
low, for which 500 a couple will be ask
ed. All are invited to a strictly temper
auce feast The proceeds Of the supper are
To 20 towards dciraying expense, Of fitting
up the hail.
A son Of Geo. Burroughs went into the
saw mill known as Wheeler mill, lately
not observing that the small saw was in
motion sat down on the bench in such a
way that the saw cut in just above the hip
Joint and cut through very close to the
spine, making an ugly cash.
COVENTRY.
John VI. Fairbanks was found dead in
his bed Saturday, Dec T. 1t is supposed
that he died Of heart disease. He was 6S
years of age.
CRAFTSBURY.
Elijah and Daniel Scott from Eden, for
merly Of this town, have opened black
smith shop at the south village.
Mr.. I. T. Patterson will have an oyster
supper and dance on the eve of the 23d.
The annual meeting Of the Black River
Valley Agricultural and Mechanical Soci
ETY., will be held at the town house il
Craftsbury, on Tuesday the fourth day of
January next, at one o'clock p. m. 1t i
very desirable that there should be a full
attendance of members, as important bust
ness will come before the meeting for de
cision. l. ID. r. COLLINS, Sec.
The Craftsbury Farmers Club will hole
their first meeting for the season at tn
town house on Thursday evening the %,
inst Let there be a general turn out Of
farmers to this first meeting, as it is an i'm
portant one for the interests of the Club.
CHARLESTON.
A SUIT Bradley Jones vs.. the town q
Charleston. Jones worked on the ne,
bridge and charged the town So day an
boarded himself The agent would pa
him but $3.50 per day, and Jones sue
the town and recovered $3.50, and tn
town pays about SO. costs.
twenty-five pairs Of large oxen hay
been sold in this vicinity recently to go t
the numbering swamps in other states.
GLOVER.
G. W. McGatfey is intending to build
grist mill