Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-05-16
EEiddiebury.

There is to be a convention of the
Congregational churches in this vicinity
under the auspices of the American Mis-
si0nary Association, at the COngrega-
tlOnal church. in this place, on the 18th
inst, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m,
and continuing through the day. Secre-
taries Strictly of New York, Woodwork
of Boston. Grout of this State, and one
or two missionaries from the South are
expected to be present. The meeting
promises 10 be one of great interest, and
a large attendance is expected. The sub
icct of outstanding the freedmen the
South will come up for discussion. This
topic is already engrossing the minds of
the leading men in the different church
organizations in the country, and calls
urgently for action, speedy and efficient.
Mr. John Crane, for many years
resident OF New Haven, about two miles
from NIiddlehury, died on Sunday, the
18TH inst, after a long and distressing
Illness, aged 20 years. He was a mem
Der of the NJ. +. Church in our village.
He has been connected with the church
for 80 years He was a fine example of
an every day christian, and ever stead
fast to The faith of the gospel. Whcr-
ever he went his light shOne forth, lead
ing men into the way of truth. He low
ed the institutions of Methodism, con-
sidering them peculiarly calculated to
bless the world in the salvation of men.
His life was truthful commentary up
on the christian religion. He suffered
extremely during his illness. but uncOm-
planinglv. He awaited his appointed
time, and peacefully entered into rest,
The church will miss his presence in
her councils.
George Hawley. son of a widow
lady of our village, died on the 9th inst.
of the spotted fever, aged IS years. He
was a very bright and interesting lad,
and had been employed for some time in
the office of the Register, learning the
art of printing.
Prof. Leon, who is preambulating
our State, giving exhibitions of rope
walking, gave satisfactory proof Of his
skill in this line to the people of Middle
bury on the 18th inst. There were over
800 present. The rope was stretched
from the cotton factory across our main
business street, to the store occupied by
J. \. Butt0lph. A collection was taken
up of about $50 for his benefit. His
performance was highly satisfactory to
the crowd.
"A span of large and spirited horses
attached to heavy lumber wagon, all
belongingtO Mr.. L. Samson of Cornwall,
became frightened below the Court
House, on the 9Th inst, and commenced
to run furiouslyu up the street, by the Adj
Olson House, crossing Pleasant street,
down through Washington street, across
the bridge to Vallett's store, and from
thence west by the College houses some
three miles without breaking anything
or iniuring anybody. 1t was thrilling
sight to see these horses dash so furious
" across the bridge, by children and la
dies, by wagons and other horses, while
lookers-on held their breath, expecting
every instant to see them dash into wa
CONS or knock down some one in the
way. But, providentially, no harm was
done
The warm weather of the past week
has had the effect to make our village
park look beautiful. The grass and
trees are putting on summer attire in
fine style, making all happy.
MARKETS.
Wool is selling in our vicinity, in an
unwashed state, for As cents. This is a
good advance over last year, and, of
course, agreeable to farmers.
Butter sold last Friday for p to 80
cents.
Potatoes are selling for 40 cents.
May 10, 1872. CANDoR.