Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-08-16
THE STANDARD
Local News.
BURKE.

BURKE.
shoemaker named Gustavus Veasey |
WAS robbed Of $500 Aug. g. 1t was money |
he had saved by industry and economy, in
tending to establish himself in business at
the West village. On the night OF the
robbery he counted the money and left it
lying on the table, and in the morning it
was gone, 1t is supposed that he was seen
from some one outside, and after he had
gone to bed they took the money. Two
men were arrested but as nothing could be
proved against them they were released.
West Burke is bound to ring. Subscrip-
tons are being taken up for the purpose of
buying two bells for the two churches,
which they intend shall cost about $3.50
each. May they be successful.
On the night of July 81, daughter of
L. w. Wetherby was roughly handled by
three roughs named VIM Buck John Buck
and one Heath, who had just come to the
place. They attempted toviolate her per-
son, but did not accomplish their purpose,
she being a match for the three in point of
physical strength and courage. 1t is hop
ed that they will be brought to justice.
CHARLESTON.
The present population Is 1878, gain
in ten years of rs.
During the shower of last Thursday
night the dwelling house Of L. w. Clarke
was struck by lightning. The fluid took
possession of one chimney shattering it
pretty thoroughly, tearing off the shingles
on the roof space of three feet square, de-
seconded the stove pipe splitting it open
portion of the way, demolishing two stove
legs into a thousand pieces, and what is
very remarkable leftno trace further, where
it escaped from the room to the ground
Nothing was set on fire except a cloth
hanging behind one of the stoves, and no
further damage done.
CRAFTsBURY.
Mrs. Cochran, an old lady rs years old,
living with her son, Oscar Cochran, was
found on Thursday, the 4th inst, in her
room burned to death, her clothing all
burned off, her face badly burned, and one
arm burned Off 1t is supposed she kin
died fire in the fireplace to warm herself,
and in some way caught fire.
F. X Powell, Esq. is making extensive
repairs on his store at the Mill Village,
his increasing business demanding more
room. He will nearly double his capacity
for storage. He is diminishing his stock
of goods rapidly at cost and will soon fill
up new.
P. B. Randall, Esq. has purchased five
acres of land Of the Mill Co. and is erect
ing a suitable dwelling thereon.
The Mill Co. at the Mill Village have
been making thorough repairs on their
grist mill, having a new Eureka" smut
ter and making many important changes
in the running part. The new miller suits
first rate. He came recommended as a
first class wheat miller, and subsequent
events have proved it true.
DERBY.
We understand that the arrangements
for instruction at Derby Academy for the
approaching Fall term are unusually COM
pcte. The board of teachers will be fuller
than it ever has been before, and the expe-
rience Of the last year will of course enable
the Principal to meet the wants of students
with more ease and certainty. Mr.. L. NJ.
sledd, who is temporarily stopping in
Derby, has consented to take charge, for
the coming term, Of the classes in History.
Rhetoric, and Natural Science. The Clas-
steal Department is now systematically or
ganized and the course OF study very COM
plete-being unsurpassed in that respect
by any similar institution in New Eng
land. Regular classes will be formed al
the opening Of the term in Latin, Greek.
Mathematics and Higher as well as Com
mon English. The Anniversary of the
Associated Alumni occurs on Thursday
the 2Gth inst Rev. Dr. Lincoln, Of New.
ton Theological Seminary will deliver an
addres at 10 A. VI. In the afternoon q
business meeting Of the Alumni will be
held, and in the evening a social levee, al
which addresses are expected from Rev
DIR. HOvey, of Newton Theological Semi.
nary, the first Principal of the Academy
Rev. DIR. Niles, Bishop-elect of New Hamp'
Nllltf III Ntidlhlll VI DLs EIdllClS NOlltEt
Richmond, p. O., and many others, The
old students and friends Of the Institution
are cordially invited to be present.
HARDwICK.
Hiram Earle has sold out his harness
shop to Mr.. McCulliss, who intends t.
have the whole swing of business himself
VIM. Hyde came near losing his hOus'
by fire a short time ago. 1t was damaged
TO the amount of 800.
IRAsBURGH.
Mr.. Editor Seeing it stated that Vice
President Colfax had been invited to be a
the State Fair at Burlington, immediate
ly wrote him to urge his attendance a
Barton at our fair. In answer, he wrot
from South Bend, Ind, "Some time ago
received the invitation alluded to, but re
piled, declining, not having time in Sep
tcmber to leave this State
In great haste, yours truly.
SCHUYLER CoLFAX!"
saw it reported that Gen. Grant is t
be at the State Fairthe 18th of Septembc
he is invited to be at Barton the 18th 0
l4th, but the arrangement is not full
completed. u. f. JAMESON.
NEWPORT.
Aspecial meeting Of the Orleans count
Medical Society was holden at the Men
phremagog House in Newport, Aug.
There was n large attendance DR.. G.
Downs, delegate from the Mooshillau
Medical Association, and S. b. Buliar
Surgeon General of Vermont, from Cal,
donia Co. Medical Society, were presen
Numerous cases were reported, anon
which was one by DR. Kimball of tap
worm which had reached the length
1900 joints, or about 100 feet. A resol,
ton was passed to carry out the registr
ton of the names of regular physicians
this county in accordance with the wish
of the American Medical Association
J. NJ. CURRIER, Sec'y.
LOWELL.
EDITOR STANDARD-Dear Sir :-Ho
often we find cowardly persons in our mid
who seek a correspondenceship of newsp
Pcrs for unworthy purposes, keeping the
commission a secret the better to rail the
neighbors, satisfy petty revenge and jea
ousy, or indulge in egotistic pomposit
Such has proven to be the one on viii
the mantle fell during the temporary a
sence of your faithful and high toned CT
respondent from Lowell, Rev. A. A. Smit
Ifyour correspondent from Lowell meal
in describing long noses, to signify tn
thnrn IL a rnsa hnrn Iancr thnt II 10 %