Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01
On a Train.

ltfiH. Oh tIc Ten CLOCK express traln SOln;
south found on board his train young man
from Waterbury, named Frank Sher man
who had started for Montpelier. He baC
paid his fare no farther than Mddlesex, anC
when called upon for the balance refused t.
pay more, giving as reason that he had NJ
more money. The conductor thereupon
slowed the train and caused Sherman t.
leave the car from TIE rear platform. Sher-
man followed the car for short distance
and then fired a pistol shot, the conductor
standing upon the platform Of the rear car
ct the time The train was stopped and
search was mad for the young man, but he
was not found. lie made his way to Mont
pelier during the night, and went to the
house Of relative on Barre street On
Monday morning lie was arrested in Berlin,
a short distance from MONTPELIER. brought
before Justice Robinson, and after an exam
nation, vas put under $500 bonds, which
he did not procure, and was committed TO
Jail. He had no pistol with him at the time
Of his arrest, but at the suggestion and re-
quest Of the officer, he produced the one
which Lc admitted to have had at the time
he was put off the train. 1t was a revolver
with four charges remain ing in it. He at
trihatei tie discharge of the pistol to the
extra amount of whisky he had on board
and disclaims all murderous intent should
not have fired if he,had been sober 1t ap-
pearei at the examination that he had i'm
h.aei repeatedly that afternoon and evening,
and carried more charges than his revolver
would, which he claimed he received from
negro with whom he had held his convivial
org e. He viii now have time to get sober
and reflect, whatever may be the final result.
BR4oEFIELD.--The ladies connected with
the Second Congregl tional Society Of Brook
field had their Annual Levee and Oyster Sup
per at the basement Of their church on Thurs
day eve. the 23i ult The entertainments Of
the evening were an - Old Folks Concert,
conducted by c. Bslow, in which the actors
were dressed in costumes Of the olden times,
and sang the old-fashioned tunes, much to
the amusement Of the audience; also recita-
ti5ns by Miss Nina f. Gregory Of Mortified,
who seemed to De in her element, and com
manded the brelthIess attention of the nu-
merous and appreciative audience, the whole
being spicel " at intervals BY sweet music
di-sourseI by the Mortified Cornet Band
After enjoying to their hearts content the
entertainment in the upper part Of the house,
those assembled were invited into the base
ment, where were spread tables grooming un-
der a bountilul supply Of oyster pies, cakes
and other good things too n umcrous to men
tion, which were artaken Of by from four
to five hundred persons. Suffice it to say
that the weather was splendid, the entertain
ment all just right the supper not easily
beaten, and that everybody seemed in his
best mood. The net profits Of the evening
were nearly 500. n
NoBTHEELD.-J. NJ ". Gould Of Goulds-
vile. have ordered and received stationary
engine for their wooden mandatory. The
low water has ncccssitatcd this addition Of
power
Torrent Engine Company, No. >, have an
oyster supper at Concert Hall and dance
a, the Mortified House On Friday evening
Jf this week
John M0seiey Of this place died February
10, 1871, after an illness Of two years lie
was born 10 Montpelier, June b, 1901 re-
sided afterwards in New York, but had
lived IN TINS town for some forty years pre-
Fious @ ms death One son only OF three
cAhdren survives MN. An esteemed and
highly respected citizen, his deaf is re-
GREETED by all wins knew him.
Feb 22d vas carabrated IN Woi+sfeld ~,
the dedication Of tie newM F house Of
worsbip. The event had Ior- been antici-
mated and fulIv realized al reasonable ov-
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large audience on the = Coronation OF La
p,o.,-.,, NJ. A.. II I'll .-1..
now engaged in teaching elocution in the
Union Graded School in this village, is dis .
playing superior ability in her difficult but
important department. Most complimentary
are tie remarks Of those who have heard her
read or reeite, comparing her favorabIy with
those wh1 are considered the very best
Mss Lamb has been solicited TO instruct a