Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-03-20

the Association, only limited edition has been
issued but all who may become members now
will get not only this, but the preceding report.
The fec for membership one year is SO; for life,
50. No assessments.
DESTRUCTIVE FRE IN BotroN. The extensive
steam saw mill in Bolton, owned by Field and
Brothers, was entirely consumed by fire on Mon
day night Loss heavy insurance not yet ascer-
tanned This mill stoud within about 40
feet Of Shurtleif & Fay's mill, 50 recently exposed
to destruction by the burning Of the Dry house
connected with IL.
HoaRnLE SuiciDg-Geo. ". Gates, Of Cady'-
Falls Morristown, shot himself last Saturday
lie placed the pistol 10 his mouth and deliberately
fired, the ball coming out Of the top Of bis skull,
and striking the ceiling Of the room. The report
Of the pistol was heard, and within one minute
his sister was in the room, where the dying man
lay with the pistol in bis hand Gates was un-
married and possessed some property. lie Is the
seventh Of his race who have committed suicide.
llARDwicE The Waited 4 Jewelry store Of
Mrs +. II. Baldwin was closed on the 18th and
the stock aud tools removed By officer Grout Of
Lamoille Co. We understand the goods were
attached to satisfy claims Of Percy Roberts Of
Morrisyille. Mourners az usual on such occi
sions.
Robert Dow, Of Woodbury., was recently
arrested, charged with selling diseased beef An
examination was held before Isaac Wells, esq,
on the 18th and 10th, resulting in Dow being held
to bail, in the sum Of one hundred and fifty dol
lars for appearance at Co. Court.
A COW owned by Barnard Powers Of wolcott,
recently gave birth to three calves, all Of medium
size and perfect FORM Owing to the severity Of
cold Of the night it occurred, but one was saved
alive doubtless oil three could have been saved,
had the circumstances been known
WATERBURY, Rev. Mr. Carpenter, State \ gent
Of the Vermont Bible Society, presented the
claims Of that society in the Methodist Church in
this place, on Sunday forenoon, and in the Con-
gregaiiona Church in the afternoon. Many facts
relating to the dcstitution of the Bible in the
State, as well as in the country. ascertained by
actual canvassing, were given. as well as Stats
tics from the census showing the disproportionate
increase Of foreign born citizens and their dc.
scendants, among whom this restitution exists
and were Of striking interest. Mr. { made sew
erul statements going u show the willingness Of
the destitute to receive and read the Bible liz
also expressed the belief that the degenerncy il
political morals, conceded TO characterize thi,
period Of our history, is doubtless attributable t
neglect Of bible reading and want Of bible infu
ence among the higher and lower classes Of ou'
citizens.
If summer sometimes fingers in the lap O
spring, this spring seems to daily strangely witt
the cool caresses Of winter
NoRrnFlELD. Edgerton Brothers have lease,
the store lately occupied by a. 5. Bruman, an,
propose to use it for their furniture and carpe
department.
DIR. Howard has sold his residence to Rev
VIM 5. Hazen.
Thomas Kinsley was fined So and costs o
Monday last for assault
Mrs. Joel Winch had the misfortune a shor
time since to fall, and, in her fall, to break bot
bones Of her arm.
-Drs. g. n. & II. c. Brigham, Of Monipeel
have opened branch Office here for the prictc
Of Homeopathy, in Pane's Block.
Many Of our citizens are suffering from cold
lung fevors, and other diseases generated by tn
extreme cold and changeable character Of I'll
weather
4 Rev. j. c. W. Coke, of Montpelier, occupie
the pulpit OF the NJ. f. Church on Sabbath las
by virtue Of On exchange with the regular pasto
Rev. A. Q. Stevens. His two discourses WEI
, crowded full of good things, aud were eloquen
suggestive and improving in the highest degree
On Tuesday evening Of next week there wi
be an oyster supper for the benefit of Rev A. {
Stevens, at Gouldsyle We take it that /
other inducement than the mere mention Of II
fact, that it is for his benefit, will be required
ensure the presence of all of that large class
our people who have been the recipients of b
kind and wise ministratons for the past tv
i years. We think this opportunity for an EXPIRE
sion Of hearty good will and thorough appreci
u ton, will be eagerly improved by all who con
pose his pastorate, and by many others.
The severe weather and almost impassab
roads Of Friday evening prevented a large a
u tendance at the oyster supper in the Method
!, Festival, but those who did go report an enjo
u able time, and the treasurer acknowledges r
ceipts to the extent Of about $4,000.
The same causes conspired to render the dr.
. matte entertainment not very largely attended {
Friday evening, but on Saturday evening the
was quite a full house, and the audience listen'
with evident pleasure and appreciation to a vel
" excellent rendering Of the drama entitled III
Last Loaf, and the farce which followed, viz
'e " The two Puddifoots" Some Of the acto
70 were new members of the Association, but
u acquitted themselves with credit and left no sta
> upon the hitherto excellent reputation Of d
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