Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-06-20
Middiebury.

The heavy rains have silenced any
fear of drought. The grass in the
town bordering on Lake Champlain is
the heaviest known for many years.
Corn is backward Potatoes looking
fine. Grain is coming forward in the
country very finely. The foliage of the
town and country is of dark green
color and very heavy. All indications
point to luxuriant harvest in quality
and quantity.
MIR William Slade, who has been
soiourning for several months on the
continent of Europe has returned, to
spend the summer in his native country,
when he expects to return to Paris,
France, and spend the winter.
Our County Court adjourned last
Friday to meet in special session on the
1st day of July, when the famous divorce
case of Mrs. Shackett VS.. M. I. Shackett
win come up for trial. 1t is surmised
that the case will take four days to hear
it, the number of witnesses being very
great.
There are in this life a good many
things that go to make it joyful and
happy. 1t was my good fortune to be
Illxtie JlIuS d 1CW NtOHo CllASC ~ PoJ IL >
a visit to one of the oldest citizens III
Addison county, Mrs. Rhoda William
son. mother of the late Abraham Will
hanson, living in Cornwall, at the adj
vanced age of 90 years. She is living
on the homestead with her son, patient
" waiting the time of her departure.
She is a member of the Baptist church
and has been for more than half CEN
tury. Her mind is still acute, and
she remembers the scenes OF her
early days with uncommon distinctness.
It is a rich treat to sit by her side and
hear her tell of the past, the trials
through which she has passed. and OF
her confidence and faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ, her Redeemer and Savior.
Her general health is good and and she
bids fair to reach 100 years. She is a
marvellous instance of wonderful self
preservation in mind and body, and her
life of patient toll and christian endur-
ance is an example worthy of imitation
by ALL She is happy, being surrounded
by those who love her, and constitute in
every possible way to make the closing
haven of life serene and tranquil.
AT the recent term of the County
Court, George Devarrow, who pleaded
guilty of larceny, was sentenced to
States Prison for one year; and Charles
st. Charles, who also pleaded guilty of
larceny, was sentenced to the States
Prison for two years. Upon the rising
of the court Sheriff Trip took them tc
Windsor.
The Temperance meeting at Bristol
the 14th inst, was highly interesting and
well attended.
John T. Pierce, who has for many
years travelled through this section of the
State selling tobacco and cigars, has
opened in our village a store, where he
sells tobacco and cigars at wholesale.
This is something new for Middlebury
a wholesale establishment in this line Of
business, and | have no doubt it viii
prove remunerative. Mr.. Pierce enjoy:
the confidence of our entire community
as an honorable business man.
The work on the new paper mill i:
progressing rapidly under the direction
of Mr. DORM, master mechanic.
Arrangements are being made for {
large attendance of our citizens upon th'
celebration at Nergennes the gath inst.
! in honor of ''John the Baptist" | have
no doubt, should the day be pleasant
but that a LARGE concourse of people viii
be present upon that occasion.
Every Indication points to our com
ing Republican County Convention OF
10Th inst. as being the largest that ha
assembled in our county for severa
years. There is great competition TO
county nominations, and a general dis
position to, if possible, make clear
sweep and put in nomination new mel
with the exception of Judges of Probate
All I can say is, that I hope the hes
men may be nominated and ultimatel.
elected Give the people men of I'm
doubted Republican faith, and of gooC
moral character and all will be right
there must be no palming off ON tn
people any Weakened Republicans ant
of doubtful character. If this is attempt
ed, look out for a wholesome repudia
| ton at the polls. CANDoR.
Middlebury, June Il, 1872.