Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-05-21

P"A Pooo 10 W take counsel together IN relation
to the best methods to secure the construc-
ton of the Midland Railroad, IN which en-
terprise we understand certain parties in
Canada are deeply interested. We wish
the meeting good speed, and that it may re-
suit auspiciohsly to those ;who are working
fer better railroad facilities.
SAD ACCIDENT.-John c. Emerson, ESQ.,
of his best cows, by the giving way of the
stable floor of his barn, Sunday night, May
18th. The mshap was caused by the spread
ing OF the stills, probably owing to the action
of frost,-thus letting the sleepers out of
the gains Five cows, all fastened by stanch-
ions. went down into the cellar, hanging by
their necks. Two OF these COWS as they
went down, partly rested on the three going
before them, and were saved alive, although
badly choked. The fact that Mr. Emerso1
is amply able pecunlarily to bear such loss
does not fully relieve the sad features of the
occurrence.
IN THE RIvER.-John NJ. Ekins of this
village, while travelling in Barre on business
connected with his agency of the Singer
Sewing Machines, had the ill-luck to come
IN collision with another team Satu rday
evening last, and was thrown into the river,
and was followed by the wagon, etc. A
young man riding with him was also thrown
out and somewhat seriously cut about the
head. El1ins, who Is not light weight,
went under the wagon, and when he finally
came to the surface was blowing like por.
tary bath. He lost his wallet containing a
sum OF money, and several papers belonging
to the company, whose agent he is.
Dr. JOHN BALDWIN GILMAN died in this
village on the 18th DR.. Gilman was borr
in Chicago in 1917. In 1864 he entered
Harvard University, whence he graduated il
1868.
He sailed soon after his graduation for Eu
rope, designing there to study mining and
engineering. but becoming interested il
medical studies he attended lectures a
Goettingen and Berlin. He returned to tn
United States in February, 1870.
The Franco-P russian war greatly interest
ed him, from his late residence in Germany
and be sailed again for Europe, and was az
pointed to q place in the Prussian Service
AS a surgeon in charge of barrack or ware
of hospital, be so well fulfilled his dutie
that he received from the Emperor highly
honorable mark Of distinction.
He returned to Boston in the fall of 1877
and established himself in Topeka, Kansas
for the practice of medicine. During the las
winter the smallpox was very prevalen
and he took charge of many cases, devotin
his whole time TO the care of patients wit
this loathsome disease lie was finally at
tackled by varioloid and afterwards lby
rheumatic fever and pneumonia.
These left his health SO impaired that h
determined if possible to reach home. FL
arrived at the residence of his father an
mother some three weeks ago. But his ez
posture during the winter and the resultin
illness had carried him beyond the reach {
help, and only his strong VIII and earnest dc
sire gave him strength to endure the journe
that brought him to his parents.
| Mr. - Emerson who lived short distanC
from the Depot village, Northield betwee
there and Harlow bridge, net with a fata
accident on Saturday afternoon. A steer be
/ longing to him got upon the railroad track
aud Mr.. f nerson went to drive him off. Will
upon the track he made misstep, an fe
some sixteen feet down the embankment
A woman who saw him fall, went to him an
heard him speak once or twice. A doct'
was Immediately sent for but Mr.. Emersc
died about the time of his arrival.
BEFORE JUsTiCE ROBINS IN. John Roe
was brought up and fined TWEEN ty dollars
selling liquor to John Sullivan. 1t was Il
second conviction of Rock for selling.
Michael Jones, who was engaged in the a
sault on young Folsom few evenings since
was arrested and fined seven dollars an
costs, besides being bound over in the SUI
Of one hundred dollars to keep the peace.
WArERBURY.-In accordance with the r
quest Of the G. A. R., the Both inst. W
be observed in decorating with flowers tt
graves OF those who sacrificed their liv
upon their country's altar, and whose r
mains are buried in the cemetery at Waite
bury. \ procession will be formed at +
depot at 100 P NJ. and march to IL
graveyard, where the services will be pc
formed, after which an address will be
livered by Hon, Paul Dillingham;. \ cordi
invitation is extended to soldiers to be pre-
ent and participate.
EAST CALAIs.-Nr. Phinels Wheeler ha
, sold his celebrated stock horse, Vermo
Bay, to parties in johnson. Mr. W. b
also sold to the same persons bis span
sorrel FLIES. The considerable for the ty
sales being territory for the Patent Wage
Spring Ad juster.
, WOODBURY.-Tne railroad meeting on t
18th was well attended, both by citizens
Woodbury. themselves, and by citizens of a
5 joining towns. Good feeling prevailed, al
e strong degree of interest was manifest
in the enterprise.
The rumor OF suicide in connection wi
G the death Of Mr.. Herbert A. WaIling,
Woodstock, we are glad to say, wasunfoun
o ed. The deceased roomed at the house
his father, Mr.. Charles Walling, and n
where we were informed last week. 7
physicians in attendance declared that the
was no poison known to them which won
If have produced the condition in which N