Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16

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A large company was present, including
all ages, and Notwithstanding the in
clemency Of the Gather, the occasion was
complete success, and the expectations
of all were more than realized. After an
exceedingly pleasant and social visit, the
company was furnished with refresh.
ments, the tables being bountifully filled
with everything needful for rich repast,
attesting to the liberality and generosity
of the people of the town. Not only cakes,
pies, ice-cream and confectionery, but roast
turkey, roast chicken and other eatables
of more substantial nature were dis
peusea to the delighted company in q
pleasing, agreeable and satisfactory man
ner. All the usual amusements common
to such occasions were INDUCED in. max
ing it truly social entertainment as well
as joyous occasion. ...s...r. q.
Much credit is due the committee for
perfecting the arrangements, and also to
Mr.. Vance who gave the use of his house
gratuitously for the occasion. The do
nation resulted in handsome financial
return of $3.50 in cash, besides other pre-
SCENTS amounting to about $40. Among
these presents may be noticed splendid
dress pattern, presented to Mrs. Eastman.
The presentations were made by @. Fl.
Congdon, Esq, each being accompanied
by appropriate remarks. The worthy
pastor, on behalf of himself and lady, in
brief remarks, rendered their thanks to
the friends assembled, for the generous
donation, his words being highly indi-
cative of the most heartfelt gratitude.
The supply of refreshments had been so
bountiful that after the wants of all were
satisfied, large quantity remained, which
was given to the poor. ....
The sum of money realized upon this
occasion is not applied upon the salary,
but as donation, and is worthily be-
slowed. 1t is but slight token of the
high appreciation in which Mr.. Eastman
as pastor and citizen is held, and for his
labors in behalf of the church and Sab.
bath school. The joyousness and good
cheer which prevailed during the entire
evening will make lasting impressions
upon the minds of those who participated,
and rendering it an event upon which
fond memory will dwell in after life with
pleasurable emotion.
There is to be another donation and
oyster supper for the benefit of Rev. A.
W. Eastman, to be held in the church at
the Corners, on Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 21st.
John Bartlett, who was instantly kill
ed by the falling of tree, at Granville,
N. Y, on Thursday last, was a son of
Daniel Bartlett, native and former resi-.
dent of this town. He leaves wife and
several children.
Rev. A. W. Eastman exchanged pull
pits with Rev. J. J. Austin of Clarendon,
on Sunday last. Owing to the severe
snow storm but few were present to hear
Mr.. Austin.
The snow fell to the depth of about
six inches on Sunday, so that we are hav-
ing sleighing once more, which was pro-
claimed early Monday morning by the
jingling of sleigh bells.
"A COW belonging to III. FL. Cook,
Esq, getting some "high notions" into her
head, made her way to the second floor of
the barn, on Sunday night last, which feat
she performed by climbing a flight of
stairs, consisting of thirteen steps. Judge
Cook, upon going out to the barn on Mon
day morning to fodder his COW, noticed
that,she was not in her accustomed place,
whereupon he became considerably wor-
ried. He remembered of having let her
into the barn loose the night before, and be
Immediately began search around the
premises, not emitting to closely examine
every nook and corner of the barn where a
COW would be likely to hide. After a
while it was thought best to take look
up stairs-but who would have any
thoughts of finding the cow up there.
But 10 and behold she was found up
there. 1t is thought the Judge must
have omitted to fodder her that night,
whereupon she concluded to help herself
There are also various other opinions iu
regard to what should induce the COW to
perform such q daring feat, and many OF
the more incredulous ones have taken the
trouble to look the premises over before
they could be satisfied that such thing
had taken place. The COW was still up
there at last accounts, and the great query
with the Judge was-how to get her
down. Considering the height and steep.
ness of the stairs up which she had tc
climb, it is withal an unheard-of perfor.
nance for a COW, and the Judge thinks
she will do to bet on.
"A new cheese factory is to be put in
operation in the north part of the town
on the farm owned by Edwin Staples
Esq, to be in readiness by the 1st of April
next. 1t is to be known as the Staples
Gilt Edged Cheese Factory. The sssoci
alton was orgenized Feb. nth, by the elee.
ton of the following named officers, viz
f. Staples, President (; Alvirs Colvin, Vice
President; Fl. P. Tabor, Secretary and
Treasurer e. Staples, Chas. T. Reed, AL
bert Colvin, Directors. This factory is tc
open on the plan of the Little Falls Fac
tory, N. Y, and to the capacity of SOC
cows. This has been brought about by
the enterprise of Mr.. Staples. who is gen.
orally successful in whatever he under.
takes. -...e 49,.
There is still another factory in con-
temptation, to be located fin the vicinity
Of the Borough, by M. V. Williams. This
is doubtless as good locality as any in
the State for cheese factory, and as most
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