Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-10-18


the Brick Block formerly occupied by the
Vermont Bank, and we learn is doing fair
business. Persons having cash lying abo Ut
loose in their pockets should remember that
by depOsiting it with Treasurer Ferrin they
will receive interest on it even if it remain
but few months. If deposited the first of
the month, and it remains only 80 days,
per cent. interest is allowed, and larger
rate for a longer time. The Savings Bank
is or should be made blessing to the poor
man and all persons of small means
MONTPELIER AID TO CHIcAGo.-The citi-
zens OF Montpelier have contributed over
$500 in money, and forwarded it to Chicago
for the reliefo the sufferers by the fire. The
ladies Of the village have also packed and
sent forward eleven barrels and nine cases Of
bedding and wearing apparel. They viii
continue to receive articles at the Grand
jury Room this week and next, and imme-
diately forward them whenever sufficient
contributions TO fill box or barrel are re-
ceiyed.
TIE HsTHErIC FEsryAL.-The-'4 Esthetic''
Society Of the Vermont Methodist Seminary,
assisted by the members Of the Is Band,
gave a very pleasant entertainment on Fri
day evening last, at the Seminary chapel
Miss L. A. Thorn presided with dignity and
grace, and the young ladies and gentlemen
acquitted themselves with credit in their
several parts. IS The Bridal Wine Cup was
an effective Temperance sermon. The Ia
bleaux were well rendered. and pantomime,
in three scenes, was remarkably vivid and
natural The 90 Wax Figgcrs' might as
pire to rivalry with the late lamented \.
Wards famous show Mrs L. G Bradford
gave a recitation ID excellent style.
The music. consisting of both vocal and
instrumental, was under the direction Of
Profs French and Phillips, which, to those
who know them, is guarantee Of its excel
lcncc.
Socialities were the order after the litera-
~ festivities. and the tempting display of
cakes, fruits, and ice cream were very appe-
tizing, and drew scrip in abundance from
the pocket Of many swain. The young
ladies realized some $50 from their Iabors.
which viii form the nucleus Of fund for
furnishing their rooms in the new Academic
building.
MORTIFIED - Michael Malloy. a young
married man at work in the Union Slate
Quarry, was instantly killed, on Friday even
ing last, by the premature discharge Of a
seam blast. 1t was quite dark at the time
and it is supposed that some part Of the pow
der was exposed and came in contact with
the lighted fuse, and Immediately igniteI and
discharged the blast before he could escape
Hewas thrown some eighty feet distant on
to an elevation within the quarry over thir-
ty feet perpendicular above the place Of the
blast He leaves a wife and three children.
the oldest Of whom Is not four years OF
age. The family are N destitute circum-
stances as to property.
Daniel Bacon has begun business in his
new block near the depot
Union B ock in its new coat Of white pre-
sents q decidedly improved appearance. The
citizens generally met at Howe 8 Hall Tues
day OF this week to bring in their offerings
for Chicagos suffering ones
TIE WEST BRooKFIELD CHEESE FAcroRY.-
Last May B. B. Brown, Of West Brookfeld,
opened a nice, large and airy cheese factory,
with frst-class steam heater. watts, presses
&c. He employed Newton Bradley Of vii
lston. an experienced cheese-maker, and in
June we happened T. know Mr.. Brown was
turning out an article Of cheese that was
superior. Can any Of our West Brookfeld
friends tell us the result Of the summers
work in this factory
A correspondent in East Warren writes US
that considerable excitement has prevailed
in that town owing to a rumor that they
had a burglar among them. Ii seems that
former resident Of that town, hut who has
been since the war living in North Carolina,
came on visit 70 his native town, and at
the same time came rumors Of the breaking
open and robbery OF store IN the town
he had come from Circumstances, OIL
course, pointed to the man as the burglar,
and as he imme lately eft Warren, suspi-
cion increased, notwithstanding the man had
a fine war record az a soldier and an officer
Warren people are now rejoiced to find thal
their suspicious were all wrong, and report
now places the mans record as a citizen OF
North Carolina above reproach.
Mr. J. c. Harvey Of Cabot has just re-
turned from the West, and likes that country
80 well that he will locate at Plover, few
miles from Stevens Point Wisconsin. lie
ha- sold his farm in Cabot, and will sell his
stock hay, grain, household goods, etc at
auction on the 18th Of this month
NEW STREET on BERLIN SrDE.-The new
road Or street running parallel with and just
On the hillside back of Berlin Street, is be-
ing completed through from the school house
to Mr. Wade's on the hill road. Indications
now are that it will be put 10 travelling con-
dition this fall.
Nor EXACTLY PRAIsEwoRTHY A respec-
table but INDECENT old lady in Warren who
has children and grandchildren abundantly
able to provide for her, has been allowed to
become town charge. All the rarity Of
fliaI charity under the sun. Better for this
aged mother If of sons and dau ghters she
had none.
Tie best span Of colts driven in Warren
are owned by Mr.. r. sargeant-although
there are several other pairs that are good
enough for anybody's driving
Y We are pleased to learn that the hos
pitable entertainment given the delegates to
the recent religious conventions held in thi
,-iifaOe vzas satisfactory To and apDrecIated