Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-12-09

veranda post to which it was hitched.
Mrs. Lorenzo Hammond and another lady
were just then walking down street, saw
the horse coming and stepped aside, but
the post which was still dangling at the
halter, and flying through the air like
thresher's fail, struck Mrs. Hmmond in
the back knocking her senseless. She
was carried into Mr.. Samuel Chamber
Inns, and DR.. R. B. Skinner called. AL
though no bones are thought to be brok-
en-, she was badly hurt and still lies in a
helpless condition. In most places it is
always safer for ladies to keep the side
walk instead of the road, but some parts
of our sidewalk, at present, are in such
warped and bad condition, that even a
man, in the night time, almost needs a
pole to feel his way and keep balance
with We don't know as we would ad-
wise the ladies to keep out of the road,
but would advise them to keep sharp
lookout for fast horses and especially
runaways, which of late have been quite
frequent.
BROWNINGTON
SIS. Tinkham recently killed two hogs
about eighteen months old, one of which
weighed SIS and the other 529 pounds.
The Sabbath School at the Centre are
to have a Christmas tree, and appropri-
ate exercises by the school.
Mr.. John Miles, collector in district
No. 3, recently visited the house of Geo.
Seavy for the purpose of procuring a
school tax which had been due some
months; this, Seavy refused to pay,
and Miles proceeded to take yearling
from Seavy's yard. The creature re-
turned after being driven short dis
lance, and Miles going back for her was
met by Seavy with a pitchfork and a
battle ensued which resulted in Seavy's
receiving sound threshing
CHARLESTON.
Arrangements are in progress for Sc.
curing the delivery of course of lee.
lures here during the present winter
further notice of which will be given.
The debating club of this place have
chosen as their officers for the present
month, President, B. D. Clark; Vice
President, Farmer Taylor. The mex
question for debate is,-Resolved, Tha
the acquisition of any near TERRITORY
would be beneficial to the United States
CRAFT'SBURY.
Mr.. David Hartman has sold his farm
to James McGuin for twenty-one hun
dred and fifty dollars.
The village school is prospecting finely
with about 80 scholars, under the in
struction of Miss Hattie Lyon.
Mrs. Columbus Hartman died on tn,
23d inst, aged So years, after protract
ed illness, mingled with great suffering
which she bore with fortitude. She fel
asleep, trusting in Him in whom she hat
trusted for many years. She had beer
faithful member of the M. E. Church
for about thirty years, and died believe,
and lamented by all who knew her.
Also died on the goth, widow Mar
Chase, consort of Mr.. John Chase, age,
so years. She was woman of activ
talent and acted we'll her part through
the drama of life. She lived for man
years consistent christian life and die,
in the hope of glorious immortalit
beyond the grave, and has left man
friends and acquaintance to mourn he
loss
CLOVER.
Rev. Mr.. Perkins is again with u:
having returned last Thursday from hi
three weeks visit.
In consequence of the storm, MI
, Hinkley's auction on the Sd inst. wa
slimly attended and not much stuff solo
lie will sell the balance at private sale
| IN
) Those wishing to buy COWS will do we
; to see him.
Mr. F. W. Kimball died suddenly {
apoplexy at his residence, on Monday
the I'd inst. Mr.. Kimball was a highl
respected and much esteemed citizen, an
his loss will be felt in the circle in whic
he moved. His son, Fred NJ, came O
from Missouri and was present at hi
fathers burial
The unpleasant affair between Mr..
W. Gafey and Luke Drew has been flu
ly adjusted, by the purchase of the PROF
erty by Mr. McGaffey. The condition
of the trade are such that Mr.. McGaffe
! comes into possession of the saw mil
the water privilege and an old house,
The sum paid was $500.
! Calvin and Ira Aldrich have bougI
? all the wood growing on four acres
r They have in their employ several cho1
e pers, and all timber suitable for lumbe
e IS drawn to Barton; the rest is to
e worked into sixteen inch and three an
e four feet wood, designed for the citizen
of Glover village, They are workin
/ with will and may success attend the
! efforts
: Capt A. W. Davis had very mario
e escape short time since. He had bee