Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25
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Ripton was consumed by fire during the
night OF the 18th inst. wagon and horse
were consumed. Loss about $4OO.
I forgot to mention in my last that
the fire that was set to the fence in our
village near the engine house, and near
the railroad bridge by a spark from the
engine on the 3 o'clock a. m. train, was
extinguished by Mr.. George P. Lang
worth, who discovered it about half past
four o'clock. If it had gone much longer
the bridge would probably have been
burned, which would have been serious
loss to the railroad. Mr.. Langworthy is
certainly deserving consideration for his
prompt and successful efforts in prevent
ing serious loss to the company.
Two alarms of fire were given in our
village on Friday, the 10th inst. The
first was occasioned by fire from falling
sparks from the chimney on the house
owned by the estate of Robert Brigham,
and occupied by several tenants. 1t was
quickly extinguished. The second pro-
ceeded from a similar cause on the house
owned Mr.. George Mcclure. In this case
more damage was done. But the ener-
getic efforts of the neighbors promptly
subdued the fire. The engine company
were promptly on hand but were not need
ed.
The Addison House was, on the 10Th
inst, the scene of considerable excitement.
1t seems that several passengers stopped
at our depot that morning and went to
the Addison House. Among them were
persons with satchels equipped for fish
ing excursion, and also peddler of jewel
ry, hunting up customers for his commod-
tiles, in the village. The satchels of beth
parties closely resembled each other, and
were deposited in the house upon the ar
rival of the parties. In due time, the
fishing party started on their trip, and in
about ten minutes the peddler concluded to
try his luck in fishing for customers for
his traps Upon searching for his satchel
containing jewelry to the amount of one
thousand dollars, he discovered that it
was gone, and the one containing the fish
ing tackle, etc, remaining. He was not
willing to make the exchange, and friend
Rider quickly put off for the missing
satchel. In a short time things were all
made right-the peddler got his jewelry
and the fishermen their hooks, bait, ETC.,
and each party pursued their way rejoic-
ing. Gold rings, watches, etc, would be
poor bait to catch trout, while Ash hooks
and lines, and worms, would make q
poor show in jewelry store under a
splendid show case, for ladies and their
beaux.
News was received in our town the
past week of the recent death of two of
its native sons, in the persons of Mr.. Leb-
beus Rogers at New Orleans, and Mr..
David A. Wells in the State of Georgia.
Mr.. Rogers died by his own hands, hay
ing committed suicide while in a state of
insanity. For years he has been out of
health and at times insane. He possessed
many good traits of character and was
much beloved by his friends. He was
brother to Mrs. widow George W. Cut
Ter of our village. Mr.. Wells was brother
to Mrs widow Charles Linsley, and was
very intelligent and high minded man.
Both of these gentlemen left their native
homes many years ago, and have ever
since resided at the South, generally an
nually visiting their friends here during
the summer months.
Mr.. Linad Caldwell, an aged citizen
of New Haven, died last week. He was
80 years old From long and intimate
acquaintance with Mr.. Caldwell, [ knew
him as man of geniality, and strong in
his attachments to his friends. He loved
his country, and son upon whom he set
his affection and love, who with fathers
consent went forth to battle for nations
existence, laid down his life in its defence.
He has often told me that as great as was
the sacrifice he cheerfully made it that
"our country might still be a power on
the earth for freedom and right" The
father and soldier sleep in the grave while
the nation lives. The memory of such
men we never can forget.
Pursuant to previous notice, the
Brandon Brass Band entertained our peo-
pie last Saturday evening with an excel
lent musical entertainment. The hall was
not as full as it ought to have been, but
the company present was highly respec-
table in number and character, embracing
very many of our best citizens of both
sexes.
It is too true that troops composed of
the east-offs of the theatres in our large
cities, in their DECENTRALIZATION through the
country, will often call together large
}, class of people who are amused with in
decorous exhibitions of persons with hor-
rid contortions of face, and the most
: vicious logged songs set to miserable
tunes, and miserably sung, while con-
cert like the one witnessed last Saturday
evening, chaste and elevating in its char.
: acter, is suffered to be but too poorly ap'
preciated in every sense of the word.
was highly pleased with the general ap
pearauce of the young men composing the
band, and the ladies who sung,-and wei
1 may be,-for they all rank as highly
respectable citizens of Brandon, enjoying
the confidence of that community In
high degree, and who resort to no clap
trap performances to gain applause.
Their leader, Prof Frank Wilson, for
merly of Julian's Band, London, show
! in his performances what good musica
taste and skill can accomplish and an
< not surprised that the Band are SO wei
J, disciplined and thorough in their attain
!. ments under his direction and tuition