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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-01-21

The twenty-third annual meeting Of the
"Vermont State Teachers Association"
will be held in Rutland Thursday and
Friday, January 30th and 31st, 1873. A
glance at the programme, given below,
will show that some Of the best instruc-
tors of the State are engaged to discuss
some of the leading and more important
educational questions of the day. These
meetings have been and still are power
in the State, not only in the instruction
given to younger and less experienced
teachers, but also in moulding and d.
recting the public mind in matters per-
tanning to general education. The COM
ing one can hardly fail in point of inter.
est, as we think, the programme will
show:
l. What are the objects of Recitation
and how best attained ?
. How much shall be taught under
the head of Geography, and how?
3. Is the Town System of schools
practicable in Vermont?
4. Shall Vermont sustain an educa-
tional journal?
5. Compulsory attendance at school
6. Music in schools.
l. The discipline Of the classics as
compared with the sciences.
8. The relations cf the Normal school
to the State.
0. Is the Participle mode of the
verb ?
10. a paper,"Latin Orthoepy," Prof.
Albee, Middlebury College.
In addition to the above, addresses are
to be given by such men as Rev. j G.
W. Cox Of Conference Seminary; Pr Of.
Green of Brown University, Prof. Good =
rich of Vermont University, Prof Brain.
erd Of Middlebury College, DR.. French,
Secretary of the Board of Education,
Question Drawer, etc.
Let the teachers of Vermont come up
to their annual gathering prepared for
such discussion to topics presented as
will make the meeting one Of power and
interest
II. Ii. SHAW,
Chairman Of State Committee.
Manchester, VI, Jan. IA, 1872
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everything just right with an eye to sat
isfy their customers, aud are justly en-
titled to large share of custom.
The ice is broken up in the creek here
and some part of the channel is clear, 1t
has done no damage Mr. &. W. Cole who
has been carrying on the harness business
here the past season, left here on Thurs
day morning on a visit to some friends in
Canada. Ills creditors have taken ad-
vantage of his absence and taken presses
sion OF his stock aud would have looked
after his tools but he took the precaution
Of "beng ready for job on the journey"
Citizens here generally regret his course.
Hall and Rider at the Grist Mill are
fixing up some, They have employed NJ.
Cyrus Stowe, of n. Y, to dress their
stones. They will be able hereafter to
maks>bettcr material for hoecakc.
/pfRsoNAL.--We learn with sincere sor-
row of the death of Mr. o. II Kile,
which took place asannouncc to his friends
here by telegraph, at Westerly, Il. l.. of
pneumonia, yesterday morning. Mr.. kilc
was a graduate Of the University Of Yer
mont of the class of 1868, and no insti-
tuition ever had more loyal sou lie
adopted teaching as his profession, and
was well known in this State as principal
for several years of the Academy in Yer
gennes, which he raised to high rank
among the schools of the State; as a
working and leading member of the State
Teachers Association, and as one Of the
most enthusiastic, devoted and successful.
instructors of this or any State. His en-
inence in his profession drew attention to
him from other States,and some two years
since he accepted fattcring offer of the
SUPPLEMENTARY of schools liz the town OF
Westerly, Rhode Island, and removed
his residence thithcr. We have had &C.
casion to copy from the Rhode Island,
papers repeated notices of the success and
value of his educational abors and inhu-
race there. lie was high minded
Christian man, and one of those earnest
and unselGsh workers for the good of the
community of which the world never has
too many, and can i'll afford to spare any.
He leaves wife, who was a daughter OF
Nelson Kellogg of Essex, VT, and one or
two children, who will have the sincere
sympathy of many friends in their be-
reavement.-FrceP Press
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ddisOn County,.

Individual deposits in the Middle
bury National Bank S46,27 05.
Amount Of individual deposits in
the Orwell Bank on the 9th Of Deem
Der was sS0,6l0.59
The evenings are all taken up at
Bristol with meetings, lyceums, singing
schools, Good Templar meetings, etc.
The amount ofindividual deposits in
the Veruennes National Bank on the 9th
day Of December last was Si9.39S.74.
E. b. Stewart of Bristol has pur-
chased house and lot OF Drake, Farr
a. Co. boina tho south part OF the lot
that they purchased Of W. r Peak.
The trains are running regularly on
the Addison railroad and over the Rut-
land road, and we hear of no damage
caused by the water.
In the northeast part Of Bristol "a
case of assault and battery occurred late
ly, arising from u misunderstanding il
regard to the ownership of "A favorite
goose or gander.
DONATION VIsIT.-The friends of Rev.
Ira p. Kellogg propose giving him a
donation visit at the Temple of Honor
Hail. Monkton Borough, on Thursday
evening, Jan. 23d, 1873
The Vermonter has been slightly en-
larged the number OF its columns increas-
ed from twenty -four to twenty-eight, aud
its whole appearance materially improved
We rejoice in this evidence of its prosper
ity.
The ilustrious order nf knights oi
Birmingham will assemble in grand con-
clave at Masonic Hall, III Orwell, Thurs.
day eve, Jan %, 1878. Work is ex.
pec:ed on all the degrees. All knights
in regular standing are invited to be pres.
ont in full regalia.
RECEIVED A CALL.-At a meeting OF
the Congregational church and society Of
Vergennes held Tuesday evening last,
joint committees were appointed to ex-
tend call to Rev. William p. Aiken OF
Rutland to become pastor of the Con.
gregational church at Vergenues.
"A horse valued at 5000, owned by
T X. Normand Of Panton, recently caught
his hind foot in loop formed Of bent iron
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Chairman Of State Committee.
Manchester, VT, Jan. IA, 1872.

The PITTsFoRD MUSICAL CONVENTION.
One of the richest and rarest musical
entertainments ever offered in western
Vermont, comprised wholly of its own
native talent, took place at the Congre-
gational meeting house in Pittsford, last
Wednesday evening. The spacious church
was filled to its utmost capacity by a
highly appreciative audience, represent
ing towns of Middlebury, Brandon,
Pittsford, Rutland, Orwell, Bridport,
Shrewsbury, Castlcton, Walingford and
Ludlow. The choruses, rendered by
one hundred voices, selected from the
Worlds Peace Jubilee Music" and from
the STANDARD" new work of J.. O.
Emerson, of Boston, were simply grand.
The duets by Mr.. Day and Miss Edison,
Of Rutland. Miss Sheldon and Miss Til
den, Of Middlebury, and by Mrs. Cheney
and Mrs. Hathaway. of Rutland, were
excellent. The songs of Miss Huntoon,
Of Cuttingsville, Mrs. Bowker and Miss
Thomas, of Orwell, and Miss Smith of
Ludlow, were finely executed. The solos
in the choruses were finely rendered by
Mrs. Bond, of Nidalehury. and Miss
Huntoon. The instrumental duets by
Mrs, Chatterton, on the piano, and Mr..
Cole, On the violin, and violin solos by
Mr.. Cole, of Rutland, brought down the
house with applause, long and strong.
Immediately after intermission, B. W.
Burt of Castleton, in behalf OF the COM
mittee, introduced and read the follow
ing preamble and resolutions. which were
unanimously adopted by the class.
WHEREAS, 1t is conceded, on the part of COM
munities generally, and by the musical world in
particular, that it is both pleasant and profitable
for the friends of music and song to assemble
themselves together, from time to time, for mutu-
al Improvement in the art under the direction of
competent and skillful leaders; Therefore
Resoiucd, That the thanks Of the different mu-
steal associations in Rutland and Addison coun-
ties, here represented in good numbers. are Justly
due Prof E. II. Hgley, Of Middlebury, for the
able manner in which he has presided over the
musical exercises of this occasion.
Resofped That our Acknowledgements are also
due Mrs Chatterton, of Rutland, for valuable SER
vices rendered on the Piano Forte exhibiting fea-
lures OF rare taste and skill important to tho
successful progress of such gatherings for advance
ment in music
Resolved, That to he hospitablo people of this
h toric town we are individually and collective
ly indebted for this h'npy feast and flow of mu-
SIC, ana for the gener ls reception accorded us ON
our arrival here from other localities, and that
tho pleasing associations of this reunion will ever
be held in grateful remembrance by this entire
corps of one hundred singers from abroad
Finally We beg leave, most respect
fully, to make a record that this part of
Vermont has no rival in any other Sec
ton OF the State unsteady, at least such
is the humble opinion of one who was
there
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hoop, lying on the ground, and partly
frozen down, aud in his effort to get it
free nearly severed his foot from his leg.
lie died from the effects Of the injury.
On the 9th lust. Mr.. Sidney Rcy-
nolds Of Orwell, aged 81 years, after a
lingering illness Of over year and "A
haIf, was called to give up his earthly cs-
tate. His widow and only daughter,
occupy the lonely dwelling which will
open to him no more, while married
son living near by, shares the grief Of the
disconsolate household.
BANK Election. - At the annual
meeting of the First National Bank Of
Orwell, held on Tuesday, the following
directors were elected for the ensuing
year John l.. Hammond, john 7. Rich
Edgar S. Catin, NJ. North and NJ. C.
Reed. Alta subsequent meeting of the
directors, j. i. Hammond was elected
President. G. L Bush Cashier.
./zZEdward Gorham Esq and wife cclc-
/bfatcd the twenty-ffth anniversary of
Their marriage on the 18th instant, re-
ceiving and entertaining party OF friends
at their residence in Addison. 1t was q
pleasant party and the host and hostess
were made grateful by the unexpected
gift to them by those present OF an ele-
CANT ("cloquent") butter cooler.
LITERARY ENTERTAINMENTS The pu-
pills of School District No. I, Cornwall,
gave a literary entertainment, under the
direction of Miss Smith, their teacher, at
the stone school house near Lemon Fair,
on Thursday evening the 10th instant.
The exercises were of an interesting char
acter, consisting of decamations, literary
papers, dialogues, &c, and were highly
creditablc to both pupils and teacher.
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,HpRIDoE-On Wednesday span oil

NEHBRIDGE-On Wednesday a span of
1Ofses belonging to Mr.. Ozias Wales
Which were left standing in front of Har-
rington's shop took fright at passing
team and ran away. They were headed
toward home and ran without accident to
themselves or slcighs,a las far as Mr.. John
sons where they made a full stop in his
door yard.
The Donation visit was a complete
success and realized the sum of $4,000
clear of expense which was presented to
the Pastor. The company consisted
chiefly of young aud middle aged persons
only 6 persons being present that have
formerly taken the lead 10 these IN alters.
We noticed in addition TO those in our
vicinity some couples from Middlebury,
Vergennes and other adjoining towns.
The saw mill is now ready to do bust
ness Messrs Hayward and Roscoe have
spared no trouble or expense in making
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NTATE OF VERMONT-District Of

NTATE OF VERMONT-District of
~ Addison, SIS.
In Probate Court, held at Middebury, in and
for said District,on the Sd day of January, A. y.
1872
Nathan s. Bennett, administrator of the estate
Of NARY JANE HILL,
late Of Brdport, makes application in writing To
this court, stating that the debts Of the said de-
ceased amount to SO ,4s7,17, and that the charge
OF administration $50. %, and that the person
al estate Of the said deceased amounts to $4,000
and that it is necessary to sell the whole of the
real estate belonging to the deceased in order To
pay said debts and charges, the real estate con.
slsting of a two-ifths undivided interest in the
home farm, and out lands of what is known astho
David Hill farm in the town Of Bridport con-
tanning about lGi acres of land, subject to tn,
life interest of Lucina Hill, also Slip in the
Congregational church in said Bridport and pay
ing the court to grant him a license to sell the
reversion OF said real estate and said slip. Il is
thereupon ordered by this court that said appli-
cation he referred to session of said court to be-
held ut the Probate Office in Middlebury, on Fri
day, the l,t day of January, A. d. 1873, for
hearing thereon; and it is further ordered thar
notice hereof be given to all persons interested BIS
pu1.i,atiou Of this order three weeks SUCCESSFULLY
in the Miidlcbury Register, a newspaper print
ed at Middebury, previous to said time that
they may appear mt said time and place. and show
cause, if ony they may have why said license
should not be granted.
AZ SAM'L f. COOKE, Judge.
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18th inst TO make the Rev. :. W. Bid
well donation visit. Had a good social
time, which all appeared to enjoy, Except
a few that wanted lance) and left be-
hind them as the net proceeds Of the even
ing sore $3.50 in cash, and other sub
stantials to be applied to his use. After
the presentation OF the purse Mr.. Bidwell
responded in so happy, apt, and judcious
u manner as to bring down the house. in
"A storm of applause whcrcupon the
company adjourned to their homes at a
seasonablc hour. Messrs. G. j. Foster
and W. Squircs by their liberality in
opening the house free Of charge, con-
tributed largely to the success of the
visit.-Forty-eight hours of strong south
wind has carried off most of our snow and
nearly or quite spoiled our sleighing, for
the present. at least. Certain persons
were seen trying to cntice the fnny tribe
from the ,watery element the other day,
with what success remains to be told.
- u.
1NNHST CORNWALL.-MR EDITOR -
Pl9dsc allow me Il bit of space in your
columns for an itom from West Corn
wall, in which | would like to tell you
of a pleasant gathering held there.
On the evening of January 18th, the
friends and neighbors of Alverton =.
Bingham and wife gave them n little
surprise. Twelve couples met at Il
neighbours across the way, and then
with baskets and pals filled to over
flowing with goodies, they took up their
line of march single or double file, it
matters not, only to be in time to wit
ness the surprise, if such it proved. II
my powers of description were coed,
would attempt to tell you how we found
the guide wife" quietly seated in her
arm chair by the evening fire, busily
at work on tiny red frock for her lit
tie black-eyed boy, who we soon after
found snugly tucked in bed, little heed
ing the merry peals of laughter and
joyous shout as some new joke went
round.
The large basket of edibles was set
before her, while she sat silent and
looked her surprise, when som one ven
tured the remark that they might as
while. This seemed to arouse the lit
tie lady, and she came out of her con-
fused state and told them her husband
would be in from the barn soon, when
she too would witness his surprise and
pleasure.
AT eleven o'clock supper was serv-
ed, where oysters, biscuits and coffee
pickles, lemon pies cakes of all descrip -
tons, kinds and sizes, apples and nuts
graced the table. The bride and groom
with the little bow lust reused from his
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STATE OF vERMONT-District of

y Addison, IS.
In Probate Court held at Middlebury in and
for said district, on the ID day of January, A. D.
1872, Albert W. Lamb, administrator of the estate
of JAMES W. LAMB,
late of Middlebury, in said district, deceased
presents his administrative account for allowance;
1t is thercupon ordered by this court that said ac-
count be referred to session Of the probate court
to be held at the Probate Office in Midllebury, on
Monday, the Sd day of February next, at 10 o.
clock in the forenoon, for examination and allow.
ance and it is further ordered that notice hereof
be given to all persons interested, by publication
of this order three weeks successfully in the Mid
dlebury Register, a newspaper printed at Middle
bury, previous to said time, that they may appear
at said time and place, and show cause if any they
may have why said account should not be allow
cd, and such decree made as shall be necessary to
close said estate.
- SAML L. COOKE, Judge.
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Wis. W bNabu We NHlOh-
icle in this issue, was the youngest daugh-
ter of the late Samuel Griggs, one Of the
first settlers of Central New York. She
was a native of Cazenonia, Madison Co.,
New York, and was educated at the On
eida Conference Seminary, in her native
town. She became a successful teacher
in the common schools Of New York, and
afterwards of music. At the time of her
marriage she was teacher of music in
Hnesburgh Academy, of which school
her brother-in-law, A. f. Leavenworth,
was Principal
Since that time she has discharged the
duties of her new relations with Chris
tan fidelity. Her loss in society and in
the church will be deeply felt but in her
family it will be irreparablc.
Four generations in that household the
aged widow Of Gen. Nathan Leavenworth,
the widow Of Hon. Francis Wilson, her
husband and three children, will long
mourn her loss and refuse to be comfort
ed,
The numerous relatives and friends of
Mr.. Wilson in Middlebury and vicinity
will deeply sympathze with him in this
sore bereavement, He has been called to
bury an only sister, wife of the Rev. j.
B. Perry, late Prof. Of Pathology at
Harvard and Oberlin colleges, father
son, and brother-in-law. He was at
Cambridge, Mass, settling up the affairs
of the latter, when a telegram summoned
him to the bedside of dying wife. But
the fell destroyer was swiftcr than light
ming and steam, and he arrived too late
for the last farewell Cow.
4 BRIsroL.-Bristol village is an organ,
lied fire District, and money was raised
for fire purposes, more than year ago
but i; lays in the hands Of the district
treasurer, and nothing has been done tc
guard against the ravages Of the fire
! tiend.
Three years ago The town Of Bristo
voted to build Jail, aud empowered the
selectmen to build it, but they are still
without that necessary institution.
There is recuse family living in tn,
Little Notch, so called, or in the iores
nearly on the line between Bristol anC
Ripton Some three Years ago, it il
stated that child belonging to the re
cluse, whose name is Bigelow, 6 year.
old, died for want of food Bigeow il
very poor and simple man, He buricC
his little child in his door-yard in a rud,
box.
There Is a religious sect living in Bris
tol who wash each others feet They 81
in rows, back to back, when they perform
their washing service. They discard porI
altogether, and live principally on beans
brown bread, and salt water trout. Sat
urday they keep sacred, ami work o:
Sunday. The women wear trousers, OF
something like the Boomer dress.
The water and ice carried off the dan
at the Pill Box Factory, also portion
of the dam at Cain a. Hartnells clapboarC
and stave mill ia Lincoln, Thursday night
The Bristol Cornet Band, while OF
their way to donation party at Starks
boro, Thursday evening, at a late hour
having given concert in Bristol in th'
evening, were all thrown from thei
sleigh into the water, near the bridg'
over the main brook. They scrambled
out as oest they could, one going out o
sight except his boots aud hat, till toweC
ashore by comrade, when they gave ~
the donation party and returned to Bris
tol.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

We, the subscribers, being appointed by tn.
Probate Court for the District of Addison, com.
missioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the es-
tate of FREDERICK MINER,
late Of Bridport in said district, deceased, and
also all claims and dem ands exhibited in Offset
thereto and six months from 18th day of December
being allowed by said court for that purpose, we
do therefore hereby give notice that we will at.
tend to the business of our said appointment ut
the House of the said Frederick Miner, deceased.
in said Bridport, on the last Saturdays of Febru-
airy and March next, from nine o'clock, A. NJ
until four o'clock, p NJ, on each of said days.
Dated at Bridport, this LIST day Of January, A
D. 1873.
ABEL. P. SKIFF,
AZ CHARLES n. HAYWARD, NoH1 -
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llr Editor Allow me through the
medium of the REGISTER to thank my
kind friends OF Weybridge and vicinity
for their company, and also for their gen.
erous donation Of 500, on the evening of
the 18th inst. May Gods rich blessing
rest upon them all.
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y REAT BARGAINS IN REAL

~ ESTATE.
The property described below is now offered for
sale at low prices.
FARM
The farm one-haf mile west from Middlebury
Village, lately occupied by j. IL. Steele, consist
ing OF 10 acres of fine farming land, having on il
two-story house, good barns, sheds. running
water at house and sheds. II is located within
half mile from the College and Graded School
House, and within convenient distances from
Churches, Post Office and Depot.
HOMESTEAD.
Also the homestead of the late Rev. Joseph
steele, good two-story Dwelling House on View
bridge Street in Middlebury Village, with a lot
of four acr es of land, barn and other outbuild.
ings' irult trees, DC The house has modern con
veniences, is heated with steam and is in every
respect verl desirable residence and is especial
ly desirable for family wishing to avail them
selves OF tho advantages of education afforded in
this village. Possession will be given April LIST.
Mrs, II. D. STEELE, -,
45;u II. ORCHARD, Aum rs
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The subscribers having been appointed by the
Probate Court for the District of New Haven,
commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the es-
tate of CLARLSSA EDDY
late of Bristol, in said district, deceased and the
term of six montns from the 9Th day of January
1873, being allowed by said Court to the credit
ors of said deceased, to exhibit and provo their
respective claims before us, give notice that we
wiil attend to the duties of our appointment at
Drake, Farr & Co.'S store, in Bristol, in said dis
trict. on the LIST Tuesdays of April and July next
at o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days
II. c. MUNSILL, )c
THOS. 5. DRAKE, : Oo''''''
Bristol, Jan. T. 1873 A
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INSTRUCT COURT OF THE UNI.

nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
- TED STATES, for tho District Of Yer
month"; the matter Of T. d. Munger, Bank
rupt-in Bankruptcy.
To the Creditors of said Bankrupt, and all 9TH
ers whom II may concern;
The undersigned assignee of said bankrupt, here
by gives notice that it has been ordered by tho
District Court of said district, that the second and
third general meeting Of tho creditors Of said
bankrupt DO held at the Addison House, in Mid
debury, in said district, on the 18th day of Feb.
A. D., 1873, ut 10 o'clock, A. NJ. before A. p. Ly-
man, Register in bankruptcy for tho purposes
named in the 9th and 2Sth sections Of the Bank
rupt act, of March I'd, 1867, and this is also to
give notice that have filed my final account as
assignee Of said Bankrupt, and that at said time
and place shall apply to said court for the set
Element of my said account, and for n discharge
from all liabilities assignee Of said estate. in
accordance with the provisions of said 2sth Sec
ton.
Dated at Middlebury, in said district, this llth
day of January, 1873.
4;w2 U. b. TWITCHELL, Assignee