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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-04-07

THE body Of Major General
Geo. Fl. Thomas will be buried
at Troy, New York, on Friday,
April 8, at 12 o'clock noon, and
the ceremonies will be coli.
Quoted in military order, under
the supervision Of Major Cen
eral George Meade.
July is gradually being fixed
on by common consent as the
date of the adjournment of
Congress. The chairmen of
the various business commit.
tees seem to think that it will
take until that time before all
the matters now before them
can be finally determined.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-04-07

The western bound passen-
ger train which left Quincy
Saturday night, on the Hanni,
bal & st. Joseph Railroad,
met with a serious accident
about twenty>four miles from
Quincy. Two passenger and
one sleeping Car were thrown
from the track, down a steer
embankment, and completely
demolished. Twenty-Five pas
sengers were more or less in
jured, two of them fatally.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-04-07
Will knit 10000 Stitches in a Minut

and do perfect work II will knit pair Of
stockings (any size) in less than half an hour.
II will knit close oropen, plain or ribbed work
with any kind OF course or fine wooden warm
or cotton silk or linen. Ii will knit stockings
with double heel and toe, drawers; hoods,
sacks, smoking caps, comforts purses, NUTS,
fringe, afghans, nubas, cord understands,
shaWls, Jackets, cradle blanktts, leggins, sus.
penders. wristers, tides tiPpets, tulted work,
and IN fact an endless variety of articles in ev>
cry day use, as well as for ornament.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-04-07

March 3l,lS70
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-04-07

AGENTS WANTED for our NEw lLLUsTRAs
Ed DEVOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL PoLYGLoT
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

CAsTLEToN.-A week ago last Wednes-
day evening, about seventy-fve of the
ladies and gentlemen of our village took
forcible and undisputed possession of the
parlors and dining room of the Seminary,
without leave or license from any man or
body of men, and held possession there
for three long hours. The invaders pro,
ceeded to the rooms in body, with arms,
hands, pals and baskets filed to over
flowing with rich and rare refreshments,
prepared expressly for the occasion. Mr..
Williams had been invited out to spend
the evening, and Mrs. Williams and her
mother were attending TO their ordinary
evening duties, when these unexpected
guests appeared to them, as above men
toned. Mrs. Williams appeared to be
mistress of the situation, and played her
part most admirably. Mr.. Williams be-
ing sent for, reported himself and acted
well his part. After the company had
passed an hour in social pleasures and in
terchanging friendly greetings, the dining
room bell summoned them to the tables
The divine blessing was invoked by Mr..
Williams and at the conclusion of the
collation., he made few well chosen re-
marks, congratulating the friends on the
happy, successful manner in which they
had prepared and carried out the festivi-
ties and pleasures of the evening, which
was to him surprise, and said that it
would long be remembered as among the
happiest seasons of their life
Some that were former teachers and
pupils in the institution were present
from Burlington, Fairhaven and Brook
Ign. At an early hour, all went to their
homes, feeling that another page had been
added to the social annals of old Castleton
Seminary.
Union religious services were held at
the Congregational church, Fast Day,
Rev. Mr.. Francis and Rev. Mr.. Phillips
officiating. The former preached the SER
mon, from Deut., 9th chapter, 9th. 9TH
and Sth verses. AT the close of brief in
troductory remarks, he discussed the
question, care we Christian nation. and
ought we to teach the Bible to our chill
dren 7" His reasoning on the subject
was clear, forcible and sound, and was
doubtless Endorsed by every individual in
the congregation. The conclusion of the
whole matter was, that nation that for.
gets God or despises the Bible will perish.
"A superior vocal and instrumental mus
zeal entertainment was given by the ladies
OF Castleton at the town hall, Wednesday
evening. There were songs by Mrs. R.
l. Hyde, Mrs. A. E. Higley and Miss
frankie Burt, and Duets by Mrs. c. S.
Sherman and Miss Julia Langdon, Mrs.
Mary Dewey and George Parker, Miss
Taft and Miss Lottie Stevens, and by Mrs.
Sherman and Mr.. M. B. Dewey. Instru-
mental Duets by Mrs. Guernsey and Miss
Langdon, and by Mrs. Guernsey and Mrs.
Hyde. Mrs. Guernsey presided at the
Piano with her usual good taste and skill.
This was fine exhibition of home musi-
cal talent. The entertainment was well
encouraged and patronized, as it deserved
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

WALLINGFoRD.-Henry Clemens has
sold his interval land north of the village.
to Jacob Wiley for twenty-five hundred
dollars.
"A. E. Holden has sold his house and
lot on South street, to Henry W. Fales
for $3.50. Mr.. Fales buys it for the res.
idence of his father, who will find it a
delightful place to spend his declining
year. We feel inclined to say a word of
Henry W. Fales, as a large circle of
friends both in Wallingford and Rutland,
will rejoice in his prosperity. A little more
than twenty years ago, he was poor boy
driving stage along the Otter Creek
valley, from Rutland, South, to Manches-
ter. AT that early period of his life, his
ever temper, and strict attention to his
business, together with his uniform pol
itcness to the travelling public, won for
him host of friends. Whom the Western
Vermont Railroad was built he went into
the employ of that Railroad, where he
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

to be, although the night was dark and
rainy.
AT meeting of fire district, No. l.,
held Wednesday, April IA, J. n. Nor
throp, Moderate, presiding,an approPria-
ton of fifteen hundred dollars, being fifty
cents on the dollar of the grand list of the
district. was made for the procuring of an
engine reservoirs and other fixtures for
fighting fire.
THAT old fogy, fussy, Eighty, school
district No. 2, whose old shell, called a
school bonse. stands on the summit OF
Frisbie hill, voted themselves out IN the
cold at their annual school meeting. Some
of the district are in favor of new school
house. on the present site, others are for
repairing the old building, and few de-
sire to erect new house in some more
inviting and pleasant part OF the district
At the meeting, Harvey Castle was elect
ed Moderator, and here the wheels were
i blocked, as no one present would accept
of any office after two hours of talking
thew voted to adjourn for three years
The selectmen will have the care of the
district for the year to come, they will
procure good teachers, build new oil
repair the old house, as they may think
for the interest of the district, and all al
the expense of the district, the voters
thereof having no part nor lot in the mat
ter, except to foot the bills. How are
you spunky district No. 2?
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

IMPORTANT ARREsT.-On the evening
of Monday, April 18th, John Allen broke
out of and escaped from the Jail at Green
field, Mass, where he was confined, aud
awaiting trial, under an indictment for
an attempt to break into the First Ma
tional Bank of Greenfield. The cashier
of the bank, by a vote of the directors
offered reward of three hundred dollars
for his arrest and return to jail, and an
additional reward of one hundred dollg.rs
was offered by the sheriff of IFrarklin
county for the same purpose.
1t being probable that, in making his
way to Canada, he might pass through
Rutland. handbills and circulars cor ain
ing description of his person were sent
to George W. Crawford, Chief of the Po-
lice, and be was, consequently, on the
alert to secure not only the criminal but
the reward.
In the meanwhile, on Wednesday or
Thursday night, a store at Newfane,
Windham county, was broken into, and
some one hundred and fifty or two hun
dred dollars stolen therefrom; and it Is
considered more than probable that this
Allen took this means to procure funds
with which to make his journey to
Canada.
On Friday a stranger got on TO the mail
train of the Rutland Railroad, at Bartons-
Vile, having purchased ticket to Ches
ter; at which place, instead of leayir :
the cars, he paid Conductor MarstOn dis
fare to Rutland; from these facts and
other circumstances, suspicious were
aroused that this stranger was conr .ected
with the Newfane burglary, and the Chief
of the Police was telegraphed Il, secure
his arrest. On the arrival of the train
here, at about 3 p. m, he was taken into
custody by Chief Crawford, and taken at
once to the Bardwell House for examina-
| ton and safe keeping. Mr.. Crawford soon
discovered that he was IN luck, for upon
comparison of the man arrested with
the description of the Greenfield burglar.
it became evident that they were one and
the same. The sheriff OF Franklin eouu-
ty, Mass, was TT once notified Of the AZ
rest, by telegraph, and in reply he re-
quested that the man be detained until
he could gee here. At midnight, Deputy
Sheriff Kiaball arrived here and idcntl-
fed the stranger as Allen, who then &C.
knowlsdged his identity. Saturday
morning, Deputy Sheriff Kimbsll paid
over to Chief Crawford the reward OF
four hundred dollars, and at 5 a. m, took
Allen as a prisoner to Greenfield, where
he is probably safe again in his old quar-
tiers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

steadily advanced till he become cousnc.
tor. He held that post TIL the Rutland
and Washington Railroad gave him =
better position. He was formany years
conductor on that Road, and was distip.
guiShed for his courteous aud obligine
ways. He Left that Road few years ago
to become conductor On the Hudson
River Railroad, a position which be still
holds, receiving probably as great wages
as any conductor il America. His success
in life is an example Of what steady per.
severance viii DO. During most of Lis
active life he has had to assist in main.
tanning an infrIn father and invalid sis.
ter. Yet by strict economy he has secur.
ed competence.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28
JAMES L. RIDGELY. c. S.

MAsoNIC.-A new book entitled The
Masonic Textbook" has been compiled by
Mr.. G. V Rollins, of Rutland, and is now
ready for the press. We have Perused
the work in manuscript and find it TO be
useful compendium FOR the Masonic stu
dent. 1t contains the monitorial work
also compilation of the decisions OF the
Grand Masters of Vermont, together with
forms for Masonic trials, installation, dedl-
cation ceremonies, etc. Also a uniform
funeral service, with valuable suggestions
in reference to the formation of process
sions. A list of charters, number and
names of the members of each lodge in the
State is given, with the date of the regu'
lar communications. 1t also contains an
historical sketch of the Grand Lodge
since its organization, We do not hesl-
tate to commend it as work almost IL
valuable for every working member Of tie
craft in Vermont. 1t is to be sod By
subscription, and agents viii visit the
lodges at an early date, for its sale. We
trust it will have a large sale. Mr.. Rol-
Inns is woathy young man, well posted
in the work, and has shown great research
in the preparation of this work.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

OUR YOUNG FoLKs-Our Young Folks
has very bright number for April Mrs.
Whitney's story is continued in the fourth
chapter there is charming nonsensical
poem with illustrations; "Rye's Fritters,
by Miss Phelps, with an illustration by
Hoppin another of Major Traverse's en-
tertaining sketches of "How Battles are
Fought J" "a Goose Race" by Trowbridge,
with illustrations by Harley; "Bertie's
Pioneering" by Helen c. Weeks; new
story, by Mr.. w. McEntee; poem, by
Mary E. Atkinson; "The Two Cater
pillars" by Annie Moore; and enough
puzzles and games to last houseful OF
young folks some time. Address Fields,
Osgood s. Co., Boston.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28
Proclamation.
L o. o. F,
OFFICE CIR. SIRE, r. W. G. L. L. S.
PROCLAMATION OF GENERAL THAMES
GIVING.
I O O T

l. " " L. [
OFFICE Gu. SIRE, r. w. G. L. L. S
PROCLAMATION OF GENERAL THAMES
GIVING.
Whereas, the anniversary of our we'll
beloved Order is rapidly approaching, and
the Grand Lodgesof the United States, in
grateful recognition of the hand Of God
in the preservation and prosperity Of the
institution during long period Of years
and amid many trials and dangers, dia
set apart the said anniversary as a day Of
general Thanksgiving throughout the eu'
tire jurisdiction 4:
Now therefore, l, E. D. Farnsworth, M
W. Grand Sire, in virtue of authority
vested in me by law, do hereby fraternal-
ly enjoin upon all the Grand Bodies Of the
several State, District, Territorial and
Provincial Jurisdiction, and upon all bod
les subordinate Immediately to the Grand
Lodge of the United States, to take proper
order, without delay, for the general OBJ
servance Of the twenty-sizth day of April,
1870, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer
to Almighty God for his unmistakable
care and protection of that noble institu-
ton which we so earnestly love, for the
prosperous past life of which we would
devoutly show forth our thanks, and for
whose usefulness among the children Of
men in all the future, under His guild
ance, we would humbly implore his coz
tinued blessing.
Done at the city of Baltimore, this 18th
day of March, A. d. 1870, and Of orr
Order the sis.
L. D. FARNswORTH, Grand Sire,
JAMES L. RIDGELY. G. 5.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

THEATRE.-It will be seen by reference
to our advertising columns that the Boz
ton Comedy Company, under the pOpulsI
management of Mr.. Z. III. Leslie, viii
visit Rutland during the present week
They are well spoken of by the press
and have.drawn full houses wherever the!
have played. The programme which the,
present is an attractive one, and the es''
is arranged with reference to thelPeculi'i
talent of the individual actors.
We trust they will be greeted, IS thsy
deserve, by full house. Remember Tue
Opera House, Thursday evening.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28
HYMN.
WRITTEN FOR THE OCCASION.
IBy Choir and Congregation.

by tlOlr duu
Sing aloud, 0 happy voices:
Fill the air " itn JOYFUL praise,
vvn1ie each grateful heart rejoces
In the gift that crowns our days
For at length our God hath spoken;
He hath heard our longing cry;
And by many an answering token
lie hath made us rich reply.
Sing for joy But let your singing
To the heights OF prayer upreach.
To Thy throne, o God are winging
Thoughts too vast for human speech.
Yet for him whom Thou hast sent us,
Now, with yearnlng hearts, we pray;
Keep the treasure thou has lent us,
Father, near - Thee Away
When his heart grows faint and weary,
Strensthen HIM with heavenly wine;
If his path grows dark or dreary,
Tighten it with light divine.
When the spirit, Lord, is willing,
Though the shrinking flesh is weak,
Let Thy voice, all tempests stilling,
Blessed words of comfort speak.
When he kneels beside our dy ing
When he lays our dead away
In our anguish and our crying,
Teach Thou him what words to say.
When before Thy holy altar,
he shall pour the sacred wine,
. Let his strong hand never falter,
Holding fast to hand Of Thine.
Now on pastor and on people,
Lord, Thy fullest Blessing pour,
While the bells from out the steeple
Ring in peace forevermore
At the conclusion of the services, Il
pastor descended from the pulpit and r
ceived the personal congratulations of Il
church and congregation.
The services were impressive and i
structive throughout. We could but fe
impressed with the cordiality that seem,
to prevail in all hearts, and recognize Il
hand of God in thus giving to this foc
a faithful and loving shepherd, and ute
ing the prayer that the Great Head of Il
Church would pour on pastor and pc
pie His fullest blessing"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

PLEASE TAKE NoTICE.--Under this
heading, Mr.. P. S. Ryan makes an an
nouncement elsewhere in our columns
which we would commend to the perl'"
of the public.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28
Report of the Board of Trustees.

To the Village Of RutIa11d:
At the first meeting after the annual
Village Election, the Board of Trustees
organized by the election of DIR. Charles
F. Adams, President and Joel NJ. Haven,
Clerk
HIGHWAYS AND STREETS.
The highways and streets have received
the largest attention and consequently
has involved the greatest expenditure of
the year. All the work and expenditure
amounts to S7,430,15. On the organiza-
ton of the board, Frederick Chaffee was
appointed Superintendent of highways
and streets. After months service, his
resignation was presented and accepted.
The expenditure during the period of his
service was $347,S3. Deeming it advisa-
BILE that the expenditures in this depart
ment should be kept within the control
of the Trustees, DR. Charles F. Adams. a
member of the Board was appointed Sup
erintendent. At an early day the Super
intendent recommended as a matter of
economy, the purchase of gravel bed,
more accessible and requiring less dis
lance OF transportation as well as the saw.
ing of an annual expenditure for gravel
in addition to its transport. In accord.
ance with this suggestion, the Trustees
examined and made purchase of one acre
of land for gravel pit, of Evelyn Pier
point, located just west of the Catholic
Cemetery, for the sum of $1,000, paving
therefor 5000 annually, with interest, for
five years, two hundred of which was
paid at the time of the purchase. The
experience Of the year has proved that the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

The NORTHERN TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY OF OHIo.-By reference to
our advertising columns it will be noticed
that this company, SO popular with busi-
ness men and the travelling public, has en-
tered upon the season of 1870 under more
favorable auspices than any previous one,
the number of its boats having been in
creased to twenty, to which two others
are to be added at an early day. The
boats of this company are staunch upper
cabin screw steamers, feet, seaworthy and
commodious, whose cabins are provided
with such improvements and comforts as
serve to give the passengers first-class no.
tel fare, while for second-class passengers
or those who prefer to board themselves,
cooking stoves and other necessaries are
provided. The route of the steamers, of
which there are day and night lines, takes
in the delightful scenery of the upper st.
Lawrence, including the far-famed Thou
sand Islands. The time consumed is but
six days from Ogdensburg to Chicago and
Milwaukee, and less time in proportion to
distance, to Cleveland, Detroit and other
intermediate ports. This time, owing to
there being no transhipment, makes it
probably the fastest freight line between
Ogdensburg and the West. The crews of
the boats, from captain down, are all cho-
sen for their positions on account of the
ability they severally possess in their res
pective capacities, and our word for it, no
passenger placing himself under their
charge will ever have cause to regret it,
if it is in their power to bring about his
comfort.
The principal Office of the line at Og-
densburg is in charge of George A. Eddy,
Esq, as Managing Agent, with the Gen
eral Ticket Office in charge of George W.
Smith, both of whom are veterans in the
service of the company, and gentlemen in
whom all who have dealings with them
have the most unbounded confidence.
Then there is our friend, Hiram J. Good
no, the passenger agent of the company,
who has served many years in this eapac-
ity. He is always present on the arrival
of trains and boats, to look after the in
terests of passengers, and all can rest
assured that once in his hands they will
be fairly and properly dealt with, as no
more courteous and obliging gentleman
can be found anywhere. Hi" has an
extensive acquaintance throughout New
England, New York and the West, and
consequently hosts of friends, and no bet
ter man could be selected for the response
BILE post of passenger agent.
The terms of the company are exceed
ingly moderate, and we know of no route,
everything considered, which we can
more confidently recommend to the pub
lie than that via the steamers of the W
T. Co. of Ohio.
Tickets via this route can be purchased
at all stations on the line of the Rutland
and Montreal and PlAttsburg Railroads
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

CATHOLIC WORLD. - The CathOlit
World begins new volume with the
April number. 1t contains sixteen arti
cles of interest. The first is on "Reli.
gious Liberty" and gives the Catholic
view of that subject. An article Oh
Mary, Queen of Scots" is in answer t.
Froude's accusations against Mary that
she was an accomplice to the murder Of
Darnley. There is one article that will
especially attract the attention of the
American people at this time 1t is on
"The School Question" and may be taken
as the more advanced and orthodox Cath.
Ollie view of that subject Every month
this magazine has letter from Rome
written by member of the Council. To
Catholics this magazine is invaluable, and
to non-Catholics it must prove interest.
ing, especially to those who wish to know
what arguments Rome puts forth in sup
port of her cause. Terms So a year.
Published at 1876 Nassau street, New
York.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-28

ov,,op sitnrs OF the FIRE department il
1898 was S20Go %; the cost OF steamer
$4,000. Thus making the expenses OF tbe
fire department in the past two years
sfO 800 70. It will be seen that the ordi
nary expenses of the department. IN 1900
and 1859 vary but few dollars. lhS
extraordinary expense in the purchase o.
! steamer and new hose $1,000, with in
terest on the money for the purchase o
steamer TO this date.
In consideration of these facts, tn'
Board of Trustees did not feel justified IL
making any more expenditures than thu
actual necessities required, without IN
structions from the village.
The Trustees endorse the recommended
ton of the Chief Engineer for the pur
chase of 1900 feet of good, serviceabl'
hose. for the use of the fire department
We hope the village will take liberal &C
ton in the matter, and make ample pro
vision for the contingencies OF this de
partment. 1t is question whether NOR
ample provisions should not be made TO-
the accommodation of the KillingtoI
(steamer), Washington Engine Company
No. 2, and the Hook and Ladder-per
haps in a new building, where all can b.
sufficiently provided for, and better pro
tect the property of the fire department
and as a matter of economy to the village
We have happily escaped during the pas
year from serious ravages of fire, and on
| iremen have been relieved from the grea
labors of previous years, for which ou
citizens owe such debt of gratitude anc
honor and should our calamities be NJ
more in the future, the ordinary and ex
traordinary expenses will be material.
reduced.