Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-01

the STANDARD. Articles tried on Fair
banks balances are never found wanting,
SO far as accuracy in weight is concerned.
These scales are reliable and durable. And
best of all, they maintain perfect accuracy
after long-continued use and under severe
tests. The Hay Scales in this village, over
which w. c. Lewis, Esq, has SO admira-
bly, presided for the past fourteen years,
are found to weigh as correctly as they did
when put in over fourteen years ago. This
is sufficient compliment alike to the scales
and to Mr.. Lewis care. Some repairs
about the wood work or frame enclosing
the scales being deemed advisable, the
Company resolved to overhaul and put
every thing in the best possible condition
For this purpose they sent over an expert
in scale-making and testing. This expert
CHANGED to be the man who made these
very scales, and he at once recognized his
work. This veteran, Mr.. Bingham, was
seventy-six years of age, and had worked
for the Fairbanks fifty-four years. With
this experience of years of service and
skill, he combined the enthusiasm of youth
and the scales were faithfully tested and
examined. Although he discovered no
particular need of repairs, yet with that
thoroughness which always characterizes
a Fairbanks employe, he at once substi-
tuted new pivots, bearings, beam, &c. In
fact he made the old better than the new
They were tested after everything was put
in shape, and found to be just right every
way. Excellent as they always have been
if they are no better now, they certainly
are coed enough for anybody and sure to
hold their usefulness and accur acy for an
other seventh of century. The reputa-
ton of the Fairbanks Scales is worldwide.
They need no recommend but what theil
own intrinsic merit gives them. Anybody
wishing any pattern of scales. large OIL
small, should consult the Fairbanks, OF
their agents before purchasing.
last week convinced all who were present
that the past year has been one of good
management. The rhetorical exercises
showed much care and were very good in
deed The levee was enjoyed by all
young and old and those who come be
tween those classes.
BREAK DowN.-H. II. Bishops ear
riage in starting from the Wells River traiI
gave out as to its patent axle arrange
ments The result was that the horse
went along through Main street with tn
| fore wheels, leaving the other wheels ant
| body of the concern and Fred Camp, who
was driving, and couple of passenger
| spilled on the street. Those who saw tn
performance thought the inhabitant of tina
vehicle were in for number of broker
bones, but they all escaped with Sigh
bruises. The horses ran as far as the Ar
gus office and We're stopped All happen
ed Monday,
| FURNITURE FOR SALE.-All who desir
to purchase furniture at n liberal discoun
will do we'll to call soon at Prof. Bush's OF
Seminary Hill. He wishes to dispose 0
FEsrIvAL.-The ladies of St. Augustine
Church will have festival at Village Hal
next Thursday evening, July 2. Ticket
for admission will be fifty cents, and will
entitle the holder to such a supper as thes
festivals are noted for having prepared
Ice cream will be Obtainable and wort
more than is asked for it rs IN eXtrt. V
rious articles will be disposed of by tickets
The festivals gotten up by the ladies of tn
church have heretofore been most worth
of the large patronage they have received
and this will be like unto those that hav
preceded.
i. THE FOURTH.-Our readers will remen
Der the temperance mass meeting and ba
ket picnic to be held near GrotOn Pond O
the 4th. Several prominent speakers wi
be present and the arrangements are sue
that all can have good time.
The fare to the grounds and return, O
the Wells River r. R, is as follows: frol
Montpelier. 80 cents; East Montpelier, e
Plainfield 30; Marshfield, 30. There wi
he II special train leaving Montpelier @
the Wells River road, at 9 80 A. NJ whic
train will return in the afternoon, arrivin
here at ) 40 P. NJ.
Tickets will be furnished at stations G
the Central Vermont at greatly reduce
: rates. These will give people all throug
+ the county an excellent chance to atten
this picnic
, MONTPELIER AND RUTLAND RAILROAD
The commissioners of this road held
: full meeting at Rochester on the 23d
: June, and by their order f. p. Walton
: President, and Samuel Wells, Clerk, a,
vertise that the books for subscription
the capital stock of the company will
opened Monday, July 9th, 1874, at Il
following places:
MonsPeer !. IS Samuel 1 Wells sI 5s offs sto
@ Waitsfeld At Hiram Cartoons office
Warren-At LyfOrd's Hotel.
= Granville-At Rogers Hotel.
Hancock-At j. f. wright's Hotel,
Rochester-At Trask Il Tuppers store.
stockbridve At H . Morgan's store, and
Royalton-At Royalton National Bank
Mendon-At Orel Cooks house
SherenFReA he f" Bsrd Hsq hense
Rut.and-At the Bardwell House.
!. The hooks will be kent omen for [,