Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-03-29
THE STANDARD.
Local News.
BARTON.

hVOdl N6WS'
BARTON.
The farm formerly occupied by Cyrus
Bemis, deceased, is for sale. 1t is good
one.
n. w. Willis has a dog that eats tobacco
with great relish. Just the animal that
should eat it.
F. A. Stafford at the landing has sold
his place to David B. Baldwin for 81, 500.
BLOOMINGTON.
Evan, Mills is growing faster than any
other place in Vermont-of its size. New
corners are sitting in almost weekly and
buying. Messrs. Reed & Vaughn of New
salem, Mass, have lately bought a little
place of forty acres, of Evans & Foster, for
which they paid $500. The citizens are
agitating the question of starting a news
paper there. Evans & Denison are to
have new barn the coming season.
Last Monday as 5. S Tinkham was max
ing preparations to drive to the house with
load Of logs, hi, horses made an unex-
pected start, and he was caught by the iron
of a cant hook used as a stake, and sus-
pended in the air in avery critical manner.
He fortunately succeeded in unloosing the
iron Jam and seized the sled in season to
get a ride home.
CHARLESTON.
r. T. Sleeper has put new water-wheel
and circular saw into the mill recently pur-
chased by him Of Oliver Warren, and is
doing quite a stroke of business in the lum-
Der line. Either he or some of his custom
ers have mistaken the streets for mill gard.
L. VI. Sleeper is about remoddeling the
old grist-mill, and intends to put in ma
.chinery for the manufacture of broom han
dies. chair stuff shingles, &c. This vii
lagc ought to have a few more such men.
Charles Carpenter has purchased the
goods belonging to the Robinson estate.
which with the large stock he had on hand,
he is selling at prices that are sure to suit
customers.
We understand that Clinton Gallup in
tend, rebuilding his saw mill which was
destroyed by fire few weeks since.
The mea-lc. are prevailing in the west
part Of the town, and it is feared will make
bad work with the school.
Rev. j. T. Howard has sold his village
residence to G.. W. Clarke for 81 500, and
ha, removed to his farm in Salem. The
reverend gentleman seems to have par
TALLY for "bro1i acrcs," as he is now the
owner Of farm in each of the towns Of
Charleston, Salem, and Holland.
r. j. Pratt is, as ever, on the move. He
has sold out his interest in the harness
business to Geo. Dow, and has opened a
grocery and tin shop at the lower end of
the street. lie still continues at his old
trade, of dealing in horse-Aesh. but is not
at all particular about the amouut of flesh.
Our prospect Of railroad is growing
brighter every day. The commissioners
have succeeded in getting the required
amount of the grand list, and if the other
towns on the route come up to the mark
as well a, Charleston has done, we shall
soon be repaid by hearing the tramp Of the
iron horse.
GREENSBORO.
Alta special town meeting held on the
21d inst, to ill vacancies, II. :. Tolman
va, chosen first lister by a decisive vote.
Jane, Young, after an inspecting tour
Westward, has returned and shown his
satisfaction with Northern Vermont, and
Greensboro in particular, by purchasing
the Lincoln farm of " Gilbert with the
stock and farming tools complete for So,
l0O. Mr.. Gilbert goes TO Manchester y. II.
Messrs. Cutler and Goss, whose reputa-
ton As wheelrights is we'll known in this
vicinity, have in process of construction
upwards of twenty buggies and wagons,
which, with others on hand, will soon be
ready for the spring trade. Encouraged
by success, they have determined this
spring 90 enlarge their shop, and employ
an extra hand They have already pur-
chased quite a quantity of lumber for this
purpose.
The law breakers in this village are not
wholly extinct, though they are compelled
TO be very cautious One or two rum holes
have for some time been known to exist,
and the evidence is rapidly accommodating.
When the matter is once brought to day
light probably % ~'e0a yirceD will be made
and the old offenders win find that they
have presumed too long upon the patience
of good citizens.
But four deaths have occurred during
the first quarter Of the year.
Rev. Hugh Brown, minister Of the Pres
byterian church, now takes a vacation Of
few week, to visit his familyin New York,
and to attend Che meetings Of Presbytery
aud the General Assembly. A larger sub
scription than heretofore has been raised
for his salary another year. and he is ex-
pected to return in May.
DERBY LINE.
SAXON WINDOW SHADES. These shades
are made Of wood wove in the manner Of
cloth. They are painted green or any 9TH
er color, or simply oiled, showing the grain
ofthe wood. They are very durable, cheap
and ornamental, and can be sold for large
windows, for store fronts, at about half the
cost Of the painted linen shade, and will
last twice as long. Messrs. Booth & Hyatt
are about commencing their manufacture
at Derby Line.
HARDWICK.
The opening bali at Drenan Brothers
hotel came off on the eve. Of the ODD, and
notwithstanding the almost impossible
condition of the roads, over 60 couples
were present Mr.. John Drenan was a
Lieutenant in the army, and is a straight
forward man and will give travellers a good
dinner and a comfortable bed. The citi-
zens of this place and vicinity are highly
pleased with the change, and trust he will
keep a temperance house.
Business prospects are encouraging
Men are looking about the village for build
ing sites, or for power for manufacturing
purposes.
IRASBURGH.
At a meeting of the listers of the county
held IN Irasburgh on the 23d inst, the fol.
lowing rate Of appraisals was agreed upon
3 years old colts, ( A.
, years old colts, 81
year old colt, q
Pair Of oxen, .girth 8 feet y.