Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-06-27
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The sad intelligence of the death of
Deacon Merlin Clark was received here,
by his relatives and numerous friends,
last Thursday afternoon. Mr.. Clark re-
moved to Middlebnry, some twelve years
since, previous to which time be was a
highly esteemed resident of Castleton
for more than 40 years. He was con-
sidcred an honest, upright man, and a
devoted christian. During his residence
here. was an active member of the Con-
cregational church, a deacon for num-
Der of wears and an ardent friend and
religious adviser of the late Rev. Joseph
Steele. through his entire ministry of 26
years in this place. Within a short time
the worthy men, named below, formerly
old inhabitants of this town have re-
moved to Middlebury and since deceased,
d. T. Robinson, z. H. Denison, Deacon
Samuel Boardman, Rev. Joseph Steele,
and Deacon Merlin Clark.
DR.. Frank Harrison has been visit
inc his relatives and the few remaining
old companions and associates of his
youth and early manhood in this vicinity
lie pursued a course of medical instruc-
ton. in the office of the late Joseph
Perkins, NJ. D., and attended medical
lectures, graduating at the Castleton
Medical College, in 1S45, soon after es-
tablishing himself, in the practice of his
profession, in Pennsylvania, where he
has resided until the present time. He
returns to his early home, every four
years, and always receives a cordial
welcome and many hearty hand shake,
while here. The doctor is GRAFT man,
to the core, and gives a hopeful account
of the present political out look in his
State. declaring that Pennsylvania is
good for Grant, for twenty thousand
majority in November.
p. D. Bradford, NJ. D., formerly
professor in the CastletOn Medical Col
lege, has recently paid us flying visit.
We are sorry to learn, through THE
HERALD, that its ready and genial PoUlt-
nev correspondent, observer" cannot
find it convenient to attend the meeting
of the Historical Society, at Old I'll. We
still hope he may yet see it, for it will
be for his interest, pleasure, and profit
to be there, and enjoy the ''feast of rea-
son and flow of soul" that will be mani
fest on the occasion.
Where is the bread and butter brig
ade located, that we read so much about
in the Rutland IHdepe3I0ent, ana, VINO Is
the commander-in-chiefo of its forces !?
Is the butter on the bread right side up
or not?
Last Sabbath morning, the pastor
of the Congregational church delivered a
most valuable and deeply impressive an
niversary sermon, to the graduates Of
the Seminary and Normal School, from
the 9TH verse of the Sd chapter of list
Kings "Ask what | shall give thee. )"
The discourse abounded in admirable
suggestions, wise counsel and christian
admonition, in behalf of those in whose
interest it had evidently been carefully
and prayerfully prepared.
The tenth monthly meeting of the
Good Samaritans was held, Sunday
evening. at the Liberal Christian church.
The speakers were Messrs. Spencer, May
nard Burt, Stone, Francis, Farrar, Park
er and Williams. The discussion took a
''variegated" turn, and was unusually
animating. The main question advo-
Gated was a healthy public sentiment for
the suppression of intemperance, and
for the building up of the Good Samari-
tan cause among men. b. W. b.