Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-23

SUMMER OF sleigh I1u6S III WIHbGE : OF
single families or large pleasure parties
of fifty or more. Wallingford is the
most beautiful place, in regard to natur-
al scenery, in the world. The splendid
mountain scenery is unsurpassed. The
renowned White Rocks lie in full view
southeast of the village, one of the most
natural curiosities in the
State. The village itself lies on the
green meadows of Otter Creek, in the
most beautiful valley on the planet.
We have received from Wheaton S.
Kent, clerk, the following census of
School District No. 4, in Wallingford,
Jan. list, 1878:
Number of inhabitants, COB
Whole number of families in district, 1856
Number of families having children
under five years of age, 81
Whole number of children under
twenty, pa
Number of children under five, SO
Between five and ten, 80
Between ten and fifteen, 60
Between fifteen and twenty, 80
Deaths, 90
Births, s
January Goth. p.
POULTNEY.
Franklin Goodrich died at his house
in East Poultney, on Saturday, Jan. IS,
at half-past four o'clock 1.-THE afternoon
Mr.. Goodrich was born in Benson, Vt,
March I, 1905, and would have been 6S
years old if he had lived until March /,
1873. He was born of poor parents, and
went to live with Amos Frisbie, at POult-
ney, when he was about II years old,
Mr.. Frisbie agreeing to pay him one
hundred dollars when he should arrive
at the age of 81 years for his services
At the age of 81, Mr. Goodrich received
his 800, paid a debt of ten dollars, leav-
ing a capital of 800 to begin with. Amos
Frisbie had then deceased, and Mr.
Goodrich remained with his widow and
carried on her farm for seven years.
saving in the time about $500, with
which he then bought a small farm,
known as the David Hubbard farm. "
in the west part of MIddletOwn. That
farm he paid for and subsequently,, from
time to time, he purchased other lands
until he was the owner of
eight or nine hundred acres of land I'M
incumbered. In 1861, he removed from
MiddletOwn to East Poultney, where he
resided until his death. He owned a
house and lot in that village. Mr.. Good
rich was good citizen and left a good
character for steady, honest industry,
ana etr;et atagrity He was Ivt IL ueII-
Der of any church, but attended regu-
larly the meetings of the Congregational
church, and gave literally to its support
The religious interest in the Baptist
and Methodist churches here remains
unabated. Meetings are holden every
evening.
About forty persons called at the
POultney House, on Thursday evening
last, and paid their respects to landlords
Hyde & Williams in the shape of a sur
prise party On hearing the names of
the party, the conclusion is that they did
not 90 there to get whisky, for they
were all temperance men and women.
but, as we are informed, went there to
congratulate the proprietors of the hotel
on the successful opening of their
house. The party had a pleasant visit
all went home sober, and with the CON
Clusi0n that social and intellectual en-
joyment and improvement can be had
in a hotel. OBSERVER.
Union religious services were held
during the week Of prayer" ut Aiming
tons Hall. The attendance and interest
was generally good.
The Catholics also held mission
during the same week at the
Town Hall. According to reports their
were we'll attended. Over two
thousand dollars have been pledged and
the privilege of the Bishop has been soli-
cited for building church edifice.
Howard Post No. 9, G. A. r., re-
Gently held their annual meeting and
elected the following officers: r. f.
IIathorn, Com. A. II. Sawyer. 5. V.
c.. J. II. Woodburn, J. V. c w. d.
Ball. Adjt. E. 4. Howe, Q. NJ. J. II.
Putnam, Surg. and others. The drama
scented to the people of Ludlow and
vicinity under the auspices of the Post,
Jan. 9TH, Sth and 9th.
ON Monday evening, Jan. 18th, the
Ludlow Library Association held meet
ing at the residence of w. II. Walker.
Esq. and elected officers for the ensuing
year: l.. L. Sherman, President A.
II. Lockwood, Nice-P President Mrs. NJ.
A. Spaulding, Treasurer: Mrs. II. w.
Alice. Secretary. The library is not
large. Yet nucleus is formed
and additions are being made by the
reading public. which indicate a measur-
able degree of literary taste and enter
prise among our people.
There were thirty-seven deaths in
Ludlow in 1872.
The January thaw settled the snow
ab0at foot and filled some of the water
courses. The channel leading from
South Hill was sOmewhat'obstructed and
the water flowed over its banks and ran
into cellars and buildings, somewhat to
The discontinue of residents on Pleasant
street, but by prompt efforts the chan
mel was soon opened and the waters sub
sided. The residents and pedestrians of
the eastern portion of the village were
also somewhat annoyed by the flood of
.he North Hill creek.
AT the annual meeting of the Alert
Fire Engine Company on Monday even
ng, Jan. 18th, o. Gossett was elected
Foreman; A. l.. Goold, LIST Assistant
w. ID. Ball, 2d Assistant: J. r. Spof-
ord, Secretary.
III W NNIO9NAttY kbIbCI mum anu CfCl-
ng of Jan. 10Th, about one hundred and
'xty of the parishioners Of the Baptist
;hurch and society met at the residence
If their pastor on Pleasant street and
placed him on the ''sunny side" of the
PASTORAL life by very agreeable visit
md q bestowal of substantial tokens of
regard. Their donations
low amount to $3.50, for which the re-
.ipients wish to express their very warm
hanks. Ike day was favorable, the
were in good spirits and the
PRESENTS were spontaneous and cheerful
of generous hearts. The
ccasion will ever be associated with
leasant memories.
The monthly union prayer meeting
vas held last Sabbath evening, Jan 10th,
t the Congregational church edifice.
he evening was pleasant, the congre-
alton large and the meeting interesting,
nd we trust profitable. Lux.