Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-05-14
State Matters.

ADDISON COUNTY.
The new passenger depot at Middlebury is
soon to be built. It is to be q firm building, a
credit to the railroad and an ornament to the
place
The body Of Mary Sabor, maiden lsdy Of
some IS years, was found in the river in Lin
coin, Tuesday last. She had been more or less
dcranged for some time and had threatened
self destruction. Her friends watched her
closely, but by some means towards night last
Saturday, she succeeded in getting away un.
noticed. She was soon missed and search in
stituted. a large number Of persons were en-
gagged in looking along the river. securing the
woods and fields, and on Monday her body was
found, having been washed up on some rocks
near the shore.
BENNINGTON COUNTY
\ barn belonging to James Purcell. Of North
Dorset, was destroyed by FIRE Thursday night.
The FIRE was not discovered until it had burned
enough to let the roof fall in. 1t was then too
late to save nine head Of cattle which were 10
the barn, and they were all burned where they
stood. It is thought to be the work Of an in
cendiary. The loss is nearly covered By in
surance.
Bennington is lively little village of over
5000 inhabitants, and as a manufacturing town
is the first in State. They have eight extensive
knitting mills one Of the largest shawl i.cto-
ries in this country five machine shops one
pottery one soap factory one needle shop
one paper mill two paint works double
pointed tack works; bottle fastener manulacto.
~ two paper box establishments, planning
mills, cooper shops, blacksmith and tin
shops, etc one public library two newspa-
pers hfty-one stores two public halls four
churches graded school and besides, saloon,
and rum shops.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Dewey, of Lyndonvile
celebrated their golden wedding on May Day.
Monday morning Of last week, Mr.. Ruff,
Clifford, Of North Danyile, was found dead in
his bed. During the afternoon and evening Of
Sunday he complained Of not feeling very well,
and retired to rest early. The deceased wa.
aged II years, and was ranked among the most
worthy Of the citizens.
The buildings of Luther Bradley Of St
Johnsbury, were burned at nearly noon on the
7th A little bedding was about all that wa,
saved, except Mr. Bradley got horse from
the barn. Insured in Farmers Mutual foi
s ,000-on buildings, furniture, provisions
clothing, and produce in the barn. Mr.. Brad
ley is a hard working man, with only on,
arm.
cnITTESDEs COUNTY.
Mrs. Margaret Shambo, of Williston, is Is
years of age, and the mother Of 90 children,
(no twins,) and now works for rs cents week
Essay COUNTY.
A bear weighing 4lO pounds was killed in
Victory, on the 25th ult
LANonLE COUNTY.
The Lamoille Co. Good Templsr's Union has
been postponed from May 18th till further no.
tice. The prevalence of the measles at John
son is the cause of the delay.
The examination Of the students of the John
son Normal School took place on Monday and
Tuesday of last week, attended by Prof. Buck.
ham, of the University, and Secretary French.
Major Boynton of Stowe has made six pound.
Of Sugar to a tree, and good sugar, too Thi.
is great yield for good year. but for this
one of the poorest, it is something wonderful
Daniel Hopkins of Waterbury has establish
ed market day for butter, at Stowe. 1t is Sat
urday headquarters at the store of Atkins &
Hodge.
M. V. Parker, Of Cambridge, came neal
being seriously poisoned recently by drinking
water from running stream which deliver
itself in his dining-room. lie immediatel,
visited the spring, and on examination foun(
several dead snakes and dead frog, which wa
forced partially into the tubing, to be the caus,
Of the EMBELLISHMENTS of the water.
Wolcott boasts 3l2 voters, three churches
four dry goods and general assortment stores
three grocery stores, one drug store, ten girls
mills, six circular saw mills, seven blacksmith
shops, two harness shops, one tin and shee
iron shop, ten wheelwright shops, two pain
shops, one boot and shoe shop, two MILNE
shops, one jeweller shop, one photographs
artist, two doctors, four hotels, box and hon
company, one clothes and hat rack nlanuiactur
ing company, railroad, and as good site 70
business men to locate as there is in Vermont
A large number of the creditors of tn
Morrisville Manufacturing Company, prove
their claims before Hon. John l.. Edwards
Register in Bankruptcy, on the 25th alt, tn
claims aggregating about $4,000. A littl
strife was manifested in the selection OF As
signee, and the election resulted in no choice
though Hon. A. r Camp received majorit
OF the votes cast, both in number and amount
and will doubtless be appointed by the Court
ORANGE COUNTY.
The silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. ALDER
Bailey, of Bradford, was celebrated on Thurs
! day evening last.