Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-29

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The business for which the Convention
had assembled having been accomplished,
on motion voted to adjourn sine die.
MONTPELIER AND WELLS RIVER RAIL
French of this road is day
by day proving himself to be Just the right
man in the right place. And he makes
business hum all along the line of this i'm
portant link in the railroad system of Yer
mont. Gravel trains are busily at work
additional track and ground ac-
commodations at Montpelier, and the in
creasing business of the road will demand
all their increased facilities. A notice in
another place give the welcome intelli-
gence that butter or refrigerator car
will be run from Montpelier every Monday
Butter and other articles de-
cool temperature can thus be
shipped direct to market in the hottest
weather. \ third train--an express through
to Bo>ton-has also been put on, and pas
leaving here at l 40 p. NJ can
reach Boston at 1910 the same evening
The freighting facilities for the lumber and
produce along the line have been carefully
looked after; and safety. dispatch and
reasonable tariffs are the watchwords in
all departments of the road. Bless the
Lord-or rather the indcfatigable and per
severing manager and directors-for the
Montpelier and Wells River Railroad and
its accommodations. 1t gives us two out
lets to Boston; it puts Us in direct commu-
nication with the entire eastern and north
eastern portion Of the state. It brings
trade and business to Us from the Granite
State 1t is public blessing. We trust
it may prove amply remunerative to its
proprietors and managers. 1t deserves
abundant success, and we believe it will
win it, See the new time table in another
column
CONFIRMED. - Not confirmed in the
usual and better acceptance of the term,
but Il confirmed drunkard At least that
appears to be the matter Timothy Cay
thing was arrested for being drunk on
Thursday, and was Friday fined 50 and
costs by Justice Robinson. Timothy paid
up and went and imbibed again right off,
for which he was Immediately arrested
and now lies in Jail to be tried again
today.
\. j. Murray and james c. Simonds
were arrested on his disclosure for furnish
ing him the liquor and had their trial
Tuesday before Justice Robinson. They
were both discharged.
TEMPERANCE MEETING.-Fred E. Smith
presided at the Sunday evening meeting,
which was well attended. The meeting
was addressed by Rev. J. f. Goodrich of
Burlington, and others.
The Raspberry Festival held at Village
Hall, Monday evening, was rather inter
fered with by the weather, but the band
gave some good music, and The weather
when you once found it, was very
comfortable.
MONTPELIER AND WELLS RIVER RAIL
ROAD-A butter car filled with ice will
leave Montpelier every Monday morning
at 40 A. NJ, commencing July q.
Hon. Justin S. Morrill, has been invited
to deliver the annual address at the State
Fair at Rutland, on Thursday, September
9th.
The St Adams authorities this morning
had not succeeded in causing the arrest
of Miss Balls murderer.
Rev J. E. Goodrich preached at Bethany
church Sunday, DR.. Lord being absent.
EAST ELMoRE.-The hay crop is now
being rapidly harvested and proves to be
Il full average yield.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday Schools
of Elmore and East Elmore held their an
nual picnic in the grove near Chester Til
lotson's, on the 9th inst. The exercises of
the forenoon consisted of speaking, recita-
tons, essays, &c. A sumptuous dinner
was served, the tables fairly groaning
under repast suitable for an army of
princes and princesses, which all American
lads and lasses are or may be in their own
right. Returning to the stand, the good
things of the day ended with short peril
nent temperance speeches from the pas
tors present. Then all quietly wendell
their way homeward, feeling that they had
had an enjoyable time, and that this as
of themselves together was a
blessed thing to bind more closely the
ties which are about them.
The children of the village are invited
to meet in Village Hall, this "wednesday
evening, at six O'Clock, for the purpose of
forming Chidren's Temperance organi-
cation.
NEW ROUTE TO BosToN.--Passenger
wishing to 60 to Boston can take the cars
at Montpelier, at / 40 p. NJ, over Montpel-
ier & Wells River r. R., arriving in Boston
the same evening, at 1920 P. NJ. Express
train through.
BUTTER MARKET-JULY 28.-The mar
ket was firm and active. We quote:-
Common to fair, 20 to 23c; medium, "a
to 26c; choice, 81 to Csc; selections, Soc.