Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-21

regard.
CAsTLETON-I must say that l 'am
being rather sensitive, about oommuni-
eating with the press, when there is so
much being said through THE HERALD,
of late, regarding the use of language by
your correspondents over the classic
name of Yer Sap Jonathan with vari-
stions,' and others. However, l am going
to report that Frank Williams and Newell
Hooker, are not being but, have been
expanding considerable time and money,
in repairing, painting and adding to
their dwelling houses. Mr.. W. resides on
the farm 10 the north part of the town.
formerly owned and occupied by j.
Benedict, E-q and the latter lives on the
same road in what was, for some thirty
or forty years, the home of the late De-.
Truman Hooker. l can also assert, that
several houses have been, and others are
being offered for sale, in this village,
and some have been built and, few, are
being built.
Mr.. A. Ostrander has disposed of his
house and lot, in Hydeville, to Mr..
Farnsworth of that village, and has also
exchanged his property in this village,
with Mr.. Gorhsm, of East HnbbardtoD,
for real estate, in that town, where he is
engaged in painting and blacksmithing
business.
The ladies of the Corban Society re-
allied eighty dollars, net profit, from their
fair and festival last Wednesday evening,
The society have within a year, accumu-
lated fund of $500.
Capt. James Hope has been prostra-
ted for nearly two weeks, from a severe
attack of hermorrhage or bleeding at the
lungs. He was anticipating spending
the winter professionally in New York,
as he's been his custom for several winters
The prospect now is, that he will be COM
PEELED to remain here most, if not all, the
season.
John Knowlson, NJ. D., and family
have removed from this place to Granville |
n. Y, where he has established himself
in the practice of medicine and surgery.
C. Buel, Esq , and Mrs. Buel have
been abssnt ak weeks, visiting friends
and relations in Boston and Maiden, Mass.
and their son Charles in Claremont, N. |
81.
-Pliny Cheever will pass TIE winter
in Nebraska, if the climate proves favor
able for his health. His family will join
him in the spring.
Franklin French, aged 81 years,
Youngest son of Warner French, died
week ago last Sunday, after painful ILL
ness of about four weeks. He was
slater, and his last work was on the spire
Of the new Baptist church in Rutland.
His funeral was attended, from the resi-
ience of his father, Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. L. Francis officiating.
Twelve or fifteen of 'our young folks
are rehearsing for dramatic entertain
nent to be given some evening during
holiday week, at the Town Hall. 1t will
be given under the auspices of the fire.
men and for their benefit. No pains or
expense will be spared to ensure its sue
Jess.
Rev. Mr.. Hastings, of Boston, has
delivered course of thirteen revival SER
mons, at the Advent church, the last of
The series having been preached, Sunday
on the subject of Grace His
handling of the subject was most satisfac'
DRY and effective to large congregation,
Who listened, to his thrilling words, with
almost breathless attention for an hour.
de is preacher and writer of consider
.bls note and stands foremost among the
,lergy of his denomination. We are not
advised as to the results of his labors, but
ire prepared to say they will, or ought to
% for good. B. B.