Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

way nome from fergennee, on Saturday
night, the 18th inst, by some means cap
sized his wagon while crossing bridge.
He was severely bruised, and one of
his horses received a broken leg. The
horse was subsequently, killed.
There was a family gathering and
Christmas tree at Mr.. l.. III. Bingham's, g,
in West Cornwall, last Friday evening
The company consisted of twenty adults
and ten children, comprising four families
residing in West Cornwall and Shoreham.
The tree was nicely arranged, beautifully
illuminated and heavily loaded with pres
ents. to the value of $780,
Rev. A. J. Ingalls, has been elected
presiding officer of the Weybridge Lodge
of Good Templars.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
The masons of Lyndon held levee
on Tuesday Dec. 9th.
Mrs. Anna Abbott, of Barnet, the
oldest native of the town residing there
died on the goth of November at the
age of 90 years.
"A revival of religion is in progress in
the Methodist church in Danville. The
number forward for prayers at the last ac-
counts was ninety-six.
Hon. NJ. D. D.Wilber, of Poughkeepsie, n.
Y, leotured at st. Johnsbury, December
22nd.
The transportation of lumber by
actual weight, will 60 into effect Jan.
on Pass. railroad.
George @. Lawrence of Lyndonville
has kill pig 6 months and eT days old, |
which dressed 353 rouuds.
At the Quarterly meeting of the
Methodist church in Hsrdwick, two per.
sons were baptized. nine gaited with the |
church, and over one hundzed joined in
the communion service.
John Biokford, of Sheffield raised
from 3 quarts of seed, 8 bushels of Nor.
way oats, weighing 38 pounds to the
bushel.
j. E, Don, of West Burke, had 35
sheep last fall which gave him 40 lambs.
The wool and lambs brought him $226.
The Universalist church at West
Burke has been carpeted throughout and
an Esty's organ purchased, aud five
hundred pound bell is soon TO be added
&C. A. Bunker is principal of Peacham
The school was at low ebb
when he took it four years ago, and
through his Efforts it has been restored
to its former popularity.
-Peaoham sent one hundred and
.wenty men to the war. forty of whom
we're sacrificed, and their names are in
'cribed upon a beautiful granite monu- |
nent. Z
Charles Jacobs of Burke, has just put )
IN engine of forty horse power into his :
Mill.
The Universalists OF Lyndon Center
lave contributed SAT to the Murray Cen :
enary Fund.
Rev. Charles N. Southgate was in t
tailed pastor of the North Congregation Y
i church in st. Johnsbury, on Thursday il
Dec. 18th, Rev. L. o. Brastow of the O
'outh Church in that place preaching the v
ermon. Rev L. S. Watts of Barnet. Rev. Ii
a Southgate of Woodstock, Rev. J. C
'orrey of Hardwick, Rev. E. T. Fair t
anks of East st. Johnsbury, Rev. DIR.
)lement of Norwich, and Rev. J. P. v
humphrey of st. Johnsbury participated Il
4 the services. 81
Paul B. Du Chaillu, the celebrated
ecturer, had a full house at st. Johns L
ury. o.
The Caledontan thinks the ringing o
church bells at 81 when there is no
9rvice until half past 10, is adhering to ',
n old custom that has no special signif- =,
lnce.
Mrs. Abigail Bailey died at st. Johns
ury, Dec. 8th, aged 95 years. al
"A petition is in circulation to make :, n
Iardwick post Office a money order post a !,
flee.
The Masonic fraternity of Hardwick :,
nd vicinity are making an effort to se- :,
1re the establishment of a lodge at
[ardwick. =
CHTTrENDEN COUNTY.
-Underhill Academy has ninety.eight n
upils in attendance the present term. q
The Academy building at East Char. T
'tte is nearly completed, and when II
nished is to be dedicated by an oyster d.
upper and other exercises. h,
Charles Ferguson has been appointed tt
ollector of Richmond OF
"A three years old daughter of George pC
onsigny of Burlington was fatally 81
armed, Friday night, by her clothes tax
g fire from the stove.
--Julias Ransom has sold the Richmond a.
-otel to Leonard Love of Hinesburgh, :,
n $4,000. :,
There were 130 couples In attendance a,
!, the Jonesville Christmas Ball, at Jones. q,
lie. Ia
FRANKLIN COUNTY. q
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