The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-12-30
Erref,tbers, Dav mud Centennial

versary was observed under the auspices
Of the Mddlebury Historical Society,
whose annual meeting was made the CO.
casion Of such commemoration, The ex-
ercises were held at the Congregational
church, Hon John W Stewart presiding.
After v"lunlar, 10y the choir, prayer
by Rev. +. p. Hooker, aud the singing OF
that grand old New Euglapd hymn. Ion.
j. w. Stewart made an interesting .6tro-
ductory address. Then Hon. James M.
Sladc was introduced as the historical
orator of the evening. lie rccited briefly
the chief points iu the early history Of
Mildlebury, with references to more re-
cent events. Philip Battel, Esq, re.
viewed the early history of Middlebury
in pleasing verse, which was well re.
ceived by the audience. After music BY
the choir and a benediction pronounced
by Rev. H. p Hooker, the audience re.
tired. A festal entertainment at the
Addison House followed, which was very
enjoyable, and very much enjoyed by
those present,
The following lit of articles, of unique
and ancient interest, were en- exhibition
on this OCCASION
Chair that came over in the Maynower.
The Guardian" printed in 1872.
System of book keeping, l7Gl
Sheldon family Bible, l7Cs.
The Souls Conflict, 1861.
Art of brewing, 1928.
Thomas Crooks account book, lI42
Volume" Vermont Mirror" 1872
Two Volumes " Middlebury Mercury" lS0l- 10.
English Geography, 1853.
Blackstone, 1913.
Pewter platter 1870 years old.
Pewter platter 1870 years old, buried so years
in Addison.
Pocket book no years old
Money scales no years old.
Silk wedding stockings, SO years old.
China Dreamer. 80 years old.
Ladies' frisk and jacket, 100 years old.
Surveyors compass, by which Addison, Panton
and Ferrisburgh were surveyed.
Large bowl and pitcher which came over in the
Constitution in 1895.
Silver sugar tongs, sleeve buttons and pocket
knife 100 years old
finder box and pocket compass 100 years old.
Small tea. pot over 100 years old
Silver snuff-box, heart shaped, given by Eben-
ezer Weeks to his bride, Anna Holland, 1870 years
ago.
Silver coins over 237 years old.
A piece Of the foundation stone of Soomon's
temple.
Cane made from the beam of a hous, built in
1890 by VIM. Alden, grandson of John Alden,
who first leaped on Plymouth Rock
Baptismal blanket (silk) kept in the Weeks
family for 225 years.
Indian mortar, pestles, gouges, arrows, ppO,
and many other implements.
British cartridge bag Of the revolutionary
war, l776.
An ancient deed of land, dated 1875.
Passport given by Massachusetts, to persons
visiting Europe, 1902.
Part of a coat worn by John Adams.
Piece of silk dress worn by the wife of Pres.
ident Adams.
Military button worn when Washington wa:
president, inscribed &C. W." and Long live
the President"
| Wedding slippers so years old and dancing
pumps GO years old.
life-size portrait of Gamaliel Painter, the
father of the town, his wife and daughter, were
hung in the dining room.
The contributions Of II. L. Sheldor
and 7. II. Mcleod, Esq, were specially
important in the department of centcn
NAL curiosities.
MODEL STATION AGENT.-1n oui
contact with the world we sometime,
find those who take pleasure in doing
deeds of kindness to others. We fee
at ease in their presence. If they hav,
an opportunity TO reach out the han(
of kindness, it is extended. And man!
a dark cloud has been brushed away
Sadness giving place to cheer. Path
have been smoothed that otherwise
would have been rough.
But our observation in the past ha
taught us not to look among RAILROAD
station agents for such persons rs abov,
described. But we have an exception
to this general rule in Stephen Butter
field, station agent at ROXbury, Vt.
judging from an instance that occurred
there few days since, Just after dark
as the southern train reached that de
pot, young lady bound for the ives
stepped ofithe cars, expecting to find he
father in waiting TO carry her across TN
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being dark she did not ascertain lha
her father was not there until the trail
was gone. There she was, alone, dark
and a stranger. Not an enviable con
dition of things.
Mr.. Butterfield, learning of the situa
ton, told her that there was to be
ball at the hotel that night, and tn
house would be full, and kindly tool
her to his own home. There she foun'
his wife, who, with the same kind,
feelings, minstered to her every want
and made her feel like one at home
The first train north was due at thre
o'clock next morning, and though s,
early, yet fire was built and she wa
provided with the little necessarie
needed by one not eating any break
fast, and accompanied by Mr.. b. to tn
depot. All this was done without re
muneration, as he declined to receiv
any.
4 We are glad to make record of this
as IL stands out in such contrast t
much that travellers experience on rail
roads.
The new constitution just adopted i
Pennsylvania is one of the best eve
formed and in very many essential par
ticulars promises to bring out needed re
forms. CorruDtiop under il seems i'm