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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06

WEYBHIDGE. A good deal of interest
is manifested ust now in regard TO the
approaching donation visit. 1t is to be a
union OF the two churches in the matter
aud consequently affords but one oppor.
tunity to aid in the cause.
Mr.. j. 7, Hill was honored on his re.
turn from his wedding tour, on Friday
eve by seranade, by the Band recent,
organized here. THIS is the first public
appearance Of the Band, and their perlor.
nance was to their credit considering tn,
poor quality Of their instrument 1t i,
hoped by those that heard them, thai
they will not appear again until Their
new Instruments arrive, and they are let.
ter drilled especially in the matter OF
time.
Messrs Hayward & Roscoe saved on.
day last week one hrmlock log that fur
n'shed lumber to build 10 rods Of ieuce
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06

GRANVILLE The following was neces
>ariIy deferred from last week
EDITOR REGISTER The great depth
OF snow aud extreme cold of November
has lett US aud perchance has flown to Ia
more southern cline, where it may be 'oi
some use in turning the spindlos OF cotton
manufactures, and queuchipg the thirst,
or cooling the brows of suffering humani-
~. Dece n5or has been rather mild
month with just snow enough at the pres.
ent time to make fine sleighipg. which
brought out yearly all Of the Inhabitants
OF the town on the evening OF the Oath
inst. to celebrate Christmas at the Union
church. The exercises commenced with
music. and tableaux, conducted by Miss
Angie NJ. Lamb. The exercises were
nicely executed, especially the tabIcau
the dying soldier accompanied by dirge,
soft and low, which brought forth the
sympathetic tear with hope that the
time will come that this and all nations
will adopt some wiser method of settling
difficulties than by cruel, barbarous aud
expensive wars. Next came Santa Claus
with his bundle which he distributed,
causing much merriment and joy among
the little folks. Then came the stripping
OF two large trees which seemed to b.
quite prolific with presents rich and rare.
| will not try to particularizo save in
one instance which seemed very appro.
pirate. The scholars in District No. !.
bought their teacher Mr.. Campbell OF
Rochester nice silver napkin ring and
presented to him, not for any great value
III the ring itself but as testimonial OF
their respect. 1t appears to me that il
the poor were more generally remembered
on these 'casions it would be more Christ
like. Canker rash has made its appear.
ahee IN town. We have two eases.
A. +. X.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06
.AtIii-oa I ouu y.

The Pautou Good Tcmplars viii
give su oyster supper at their hall TO
morrow "wednesday evening. So
II S. Lnngdon, Ed, OF New Haven
lately slaughtered pig about 9
months old which dressed 44S pounds.
On Tuesday, Dec 30lb, there were
shipped from New Haven depot, 1901
lbs hut,er and 1895 lbs poultry. But.
'cr 30 to SIC; poultry II to lac.
The Stevens House VcrgenncA ha
again changed hands. S. S. Gaucs has
purchased the interest OF his partner, Mr..
Noah Bristol, aud is now sole proprietor
There ought to be large delega.
ton from this part OF the County to at
tend the meeting Of the Addison County
Temperance Society aud friends OF TEN
peranca at FergeuDes to day.
There will be donation at the resi-
lcnce Of Edgar Grovenor. in B,idport,
on Thursday evening, January 18Th, for
the beucfit Of Rev. "A. G. Jacobs
John Stone, of Cornwall. took lodg.
ings in the county Jail, Ias' Friday because
o' arpropriatiDg II horse belonging to Mr..
Searle OF that place. to his own use.
The bonds were fixed at 500.
Mrs. Stanley of Leicester wishes it
to be understood that she is rot the writ.
er Of The news items sent from that
town.
DE-. Q. S Merrill would inform the
people Of Addison County that be has
just returned aud can be consulted pro.
'eNsionally as his fathers in West Bird.
port, where he will remain about month,
The friends Of Rev. X. Haven, IL
Sudbury and Shorehsm will give dona.
ton partg for his benefit at the ROYAL
House. Sudbury, on Thursday Evening
Jan. Sih. There is to be dance il
connection.
The ball at the Lake Duumore
House GU Wednesday evening wa, one Of
the most successful held in this section
Tor some time Nearly one hundred and
fifty couple were in attendance, and the
enjoyment was not marrod by an accident
or mishap o.! any kind.
Gu Tuesday 1851 lbs butter, POSI-
lbs of poultry, AS It's Of cheese, and
bbls. beans were shipped from Vergennes
station. Butter. winter, 20 to 33c. fall
20 to SIC; poultry 10 to l6c; potatoes
10 to SOC; eggs 32c; apples 81 to 81
80 per tbI ; oats Doe; hay SIS; wood
81 to So per cord; corn 75c per bush.
w. w. Thomas is engaged in teach.
ing singing.schools in the following named
places New Haven. Mouktou, Ferris
burgh Ceutre, North Ferrisburgh, Lcices.
ter, and Whiting. Five OF these school,
he has taught previously, which reflect.
much credit upon Mr. Thomas. II,
stands IN the front rank Of Vernon,
teachers, his mode of instruction being
pleasing, original and thorough.
"A temperance meeting was held at
the Methodist church, Bristol on Sunday
evening, undcr the auspices OF The Good
IemPlafs Of Addison county. Rev.
Richard Grogan was rrcscut aud deliv.
cred powerful aud telling address, AT
the Close Of which IA pledge WAS presented
(ucludlng sweet cidci) aud lG6 uanrs
we're obtained. This is The third time Mir
Grogan has been there, and this was the
best ef1., Of all. Let the tidal wave roll
on.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06

LEICESTER A bout thirty members Of
Cold Spring Lodge, Good Templars OF
Fast Middlebury, visited the lodge at
this place. at their regular meeting Fri.
day evening, Jan %. The lodges united
IA literary exercises, and with songs and
PROCLAMATION, dialogues ETC., the session
passed very pleasantly, and proved en-.
joyable to all. Our lodge although oul
numbered by many of her sister lodges
10 point of members is not exceled il
strength aud perseverance, Of the number
Every lhing possible has been brought tt
assist IN lis overthrow, yet still it exist,
aud will for au iud, fuiIe period in tn,
future. The next meeting will be held
Friday evening, January l6ih.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06
JAMES VI. SLADE,
G. p. LANGWOhTiIY,
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

Y. We tho subscribers, being appointed by tie
Probate Court for the District Of addison, co.n-
missioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against tie os-
tate of lllLEN SAMSON,
late of Middlebury. in said district deceased and
also all claims and demands exhibited in oTsct
thereto; and months from 18th day Of December
being allowed by said court for that purpose, wo
do therefore hereby give notice that we will at
tend to the business Of our said appointment at
the dwelling house Of tho widow, IF said dc
ceased. on saturday, the 3 lst day If Janutry and
saturday. tho 18th day Of j. ne next, a. d. 1874,
from one O'Clock p. m. until four O'Clock -. IN.
each of said days
Dated at MiddIcbury, this oath day Of Decem-
Der, A d 1873.
DAVID E. DOYCE,
Al PlIILO >. SEVERANCE, No"'s
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06

OYSTER SUPPER. will be au
Oyster Supper at the OIIer Creek House
at Wey bridge. Lower +, lis, on Thursday
eve Jan. Sh, 1864 for the benefit ofthe
Rev. Benjamin Cox, Pastor of the NJ. Z
aud W. M. churches at that place, All
are cordially invited to attend.
By order of Com.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06
DAVID E. DOYCE,
fl PIilLO >. SEVERANCE, Noni's'
ASTATE OF VERMCNT-Distllct +

- Addison, S.
In Probate Court, held ut Middlcbury, in and
for said District, on the 22d day Of December,
A. 1873.
An Instrument purrortins to be the last will
and testament of Isaac b. Jennings, late o. shofc-
ham, deceased, being presented to this couft by
Edwin A. Jennings, the executor therein Lamtd,
for probate it Is therefore ordered that said iu-
'trumeut be referred to a session Of the Pr, bato
Court to be held at the Probate Office in Middle
bury, on the 10th day of January, A ID ls74, at
~ o'clock In tho forenoon, and show Cause, il
my they may have, against the probate II said
will; and it is further ordered that notice Hereof
De given to all persons interested by rubli;at 0 /
If this order three weeks successfully in the ii.
lrbury Register, a newspaper ptiuted at Mi' d.
bury, previous to said tho appli Tod iuf h,a ing
al SAM'L l. CUOk T.. JUDGE
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06

MIR. EDITOR - wish ~ improve the
statement made 10 you respecting the
longevity Of men in Addison, and pub.
lshed IN the REGISTER OF last week.
had overlooked one man, Mr.. Kent, who
Is over eighty years old.
Yours truly. JONAS \. SMITH.
West Addison, Jan. ., 1874.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06

The BURLINoroN BEER SEIzuRE.-The
heavy seizure of Fort Edward ale found
in c. N. Mead's eolar,kept as the bonded
warehouse of Mr.. Durkec, of Fort Ed
ward, has terminated formally by judg.
meut, that, no evidence being offered that
it was intoxicating liquor and intended
for sale contrary to law, it be ordered t.
be released to the owners. BY an out.
side und srstanding, not appearing on the
our record. the u has been shipped BY
ito owner back 20 his brewery at Fort
Edward, and be has paid the costs of the
proceedings into the State Treasury. This
of course, explains the fact that no testi.
mony was offered before the City Court
While this case was pending, fifty barrels
of ale arrived from Sands brewery, oil
Troy. Under the existing condition Of
things this ale was not unloaded from the
cars, but was ordered reshipped to Troy
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06

Crown P0INT,-AIrs. Hammond, OF
Crown Point, who, with her husband and
three children, were lost in the Vile du
llavre, was daughter Of N. Charles
Hippeau, an eminent French historian
and antiquarian A requiem mass for
them, celebrated 10 Paris, was attended
by large number Of persons prominent
In literature and official life.
Rev. w. II. Utley, pastor Of the Con
gresatonal church in Crown Point, and
graduate of Middlebury College, ofliciated
III the exercises at that place. A large
concourse OF people were in attendance,
who deeply sympathzed with the he.
reaved family. Since this sad event, Mr..
Hammond, the father OF the deceased has
died With gfiei, AMI the mother is not ex.
pected TO survive but short time.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06
TedYt offices
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

u y" " '''''0N Emo N0i'0"'
We, tho subscribers, being appointed hy tho
Probate Court for tho district of Addison, COIN
missioners, to receive. examine and udju-t all
claims and demands Of all persons against tho Co.
tato uf
MARY LTSCO.
late Of Middlebury, in said district deceased and
also all claims and demands exhibited IN oi., b
thereto and six months from the Eth day # b.
tcmber being allowed by said court for that pun
pose, we do therefore hereby give notice that wo
will attend to the business OF our said appoint
ment at the store Of Langworthy 4 Co. ia Mii-
debury, on tho 10th day Of March and the iLth
dav Of Juno, 1874, from nine O'Clock. 4. 81. Until
four o'clock, p. NJ, on each Of said days
Dated ut Mddlebury, this 10Th day Of DocoE-
Der, A. d. 1873.
JAMES NJ. sLADE. 1c..-.
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Marry FARM FOR SALE.
| HE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.
VOLUME FOR ISL.

VOLUME FOR ls.L.
The Cultivator Country Gentleman, f0r tho
past forty years, has ranked both ia this c.u.try
md abroad, as the Standard Journal # Au.el iesu
agriculture. Tho editors and propri,tors, ia az
lition TO their own personal labors are regulIily
assisted by very large number of Special Cor
respondents and Regular Contributors, among
whom are included many Leading Agrcultuli.t.,
N all parts OF the country, East and W,,t-aul
by over Five Hundred Occasional and Voluntary
y rters directly in the ranks Of tho Best Farm
ers and Hortculturists of nearly every state in
the Union. With the Cooperation Of So larg, q
corps OF practical men, the Journal is iutcnd,g ~
pos exceptional value as the chosen IN diu
If INSTRUMENTATION among all classes iutci,s,.
ed in the products and fertility vi the lind-those
who cultivate and those who Constructive buyer
md shipper, well the fret owner II the
;rop-breeders Of improved animals and their
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aud those who purchase aud eml 10y it--Hu. y
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)ects and returns Of each successive Season, as
hrowing light upon one of the most impni tant Of
Ill questions II bay On! uhel {, ScA
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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06

NEWSPAPER CHANCES Tho Poultney
DullctiR has ceased to exist and from the
ashes has sprung up the Poutncy Jour.
nal, an evident Improvement upon the
old regime. The Hon. Barne, Frisbic is
editor Of the new paper.
The Vermont Statesman. new paper
has commenced publication at Burlington.
The publisher is Charles Pomcroy Button
formerly of Rutland County. The most
distinguishing feature Of the new paper is
that no advertisements are inserted.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06


PATRONS OF HusBANDRY IN BURLrNo.
ToN.-BurliDgton Grange, consisting OF
about forty members, was organized in
Burlington Saturday evening, by 4. A.
Thompson. tho national lecturer of the
order Among the prominent members
are f. j. Hendec, A. n. Merchant. j.
a. Shedd, T NJ Van Sicklin, l. S Drew,
d G Barber, Hon r S Taft, Gen w w
Henry, Fred Iladey, Rufus Barstow. II
j Nelson and A X Ballard The organi.
cation was fully completed with F j Hen.
dee, ms Master, aud A N Merchant, edi.
tor of the Democrat. as lecturer. The
meetings Of the Grange will be held every
alternate week.
WAEnES-'rhc pulpit of the Union
church in this village was supplied on
Sabbath, Dec. 27.h, by Mr.. Land, for.
mer slave, but who is at present studying
for the ministry, Considering the ad.
vantages which he has had, he did him.
self much credit.
a farmers grange has been organized
in this place, and has at present about
fifty members, and is still increasing in
numbers and influence.
The Good Templars of Mad River
Lodge will give dramatic entertainment
M Friday evening, Ian. 10Th, at the
town hall in this village. A good time
is expected
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-06

The pastor has attended fifteen funerals.
Eleven members Of the Church have died,
some OF them quite advanced in life
Five II emoers have been dismissed to
other churches. Thirteen have been
added to the church, seven by letter, six
by profession.
ADDISON COUNTY SABBATH School As.
soclArIoN.--Tho annual meeting of the
Addison County Sabbath School Associa-
ton Was held at the Lecture room Of the
Congregational church in Middlebury,
last Thursday afternoon. Hon. Henry
Lane, Of Cornwall, President of the As.
ISOLATION called the meeting TO order and
prayer was offered by Mr.. j. l.. Barker,
of Middebury.
Mr.. +. A. Bond, Secretary, read the
minutes OF the last annual meeting, held
Dec. 20, 1873 aud also read the Cousti.
tuition and BY Laws of tho Association.
Mr.. w. y. Laugworthy of Middlebury
Chairman Of The Executive Committee
reported that the Association held three
meetings during the winter OF 1923 one
at CorDwall,on at Middlebury aud Que at
Lincoln, that these meetings were Of an
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05
Changes Of a Century.

The nineteenth century has wit
messed many and great discoveries.
In 1909, Fulton took out the first
patent for the invention Of the steam
boat.
The first steamboats, which made reg
ular. trips across the Atlantic ocean
were the Sirius and the Great West
ern, in 1880. I
The first public application to prac-
ticoI uee of gas for illumination, was
made in 1902.
In 1913, the streets of London were
for the first time lighted with gas.
In 1913, there was built in Waltham,
Mass, mill, believed to have been
the first in the world, which combined
all the requirements of making fin
ished cloth, from the raw cotton.
In 100, there were only % post
offices in the whole country, and up tC
1887, the rates of postage were twenty
five cents on letter sent over foul
hundred miles.
In 1907, wooden clocks commenced
to be made by machinery. This ush-
cred in the area of cheap clocks.
About the year 1888, the first rail
road of any considerable leng tn in tht
United States was constructed
In 1910, the first experiments in pho
tOgraphy were made by DaguerEe.
About 1910, the first express bust
ness was established.
The anthracite coal business may
be said to have begun in 1920.
In 1886, the first patent for the in
vention of matches was granted.
In 1845, the first telegram was sent
Steel pens were introduced for ust
in 1903.
The first successful reaper trial tool
place in 1888.
1849, Elias Howe obtained psten
for his first sewing machine.
The first successful method of vul
canized India-rubber was patented il
1889.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05
A Ca1iFornta wonder.

The tract of country known as the
State Range Valley is probably one of
the most curious that Southern Cali
fornia can boast of. 1t is there the
immense deposits of borax were dis
covered something like a year ago,
and at that time the whole lower or
central part Of the basin was covered
with white deposit, breaking away
in some places in large soda reefs, in
others resembling the waves of the
ocean, and in still other stretches out
for miles in one unbroken level, from
which the sun reflected its rays with
glare almost uncomfortable. But one
of the most singular features in con-
nection with this section was the alb
sence of rain or misture; the days
were ever sunny and hot, the nights
without dew and generally warm. For
more than five years, it is said by
those who claim to know, there had
been no rain there, until some three
months since the spell was broken
Suddenly, and without any warning,
rain commenced to fall, and for thirty
hours came down steady and unceas-
ingly, unaccompanied by wind, but yet
thorough drehehing rain. For two
or three days it remained pleasant,
when suddenly water spout was seen
winding its way through the valley
It came in zigzag course across the
| upper end of the lake, striking the
range of hills on the east side, and
coursing rapidly along them. The
canyons and gorges were soon filed
with water, which poured from them
in fearful volume, and spread itself
out upon the bottom. In short time
it was over, and denizens of the place
now look for another dry season Of five
years.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05
The wheat BeIts

The Hon. E. D. Mansfield, says in
one of his recent statistical reports:
There is no doubt in my mind that
the most valuable wheat district of the
future lies out of the United States, in
the valley of the Saskatchewan. Jay
Cook has been criticised in all posi-
BILE ways for advancing his credit and
endangering his solvency in the North
ern Pacific Railroad; and yet there is
in my mind no doubt of two facts it
will embrace in its course-the best
wheat lands in America. Mr.. Cooks
mistake was that he discovered these
facts in advance of their day.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

Before this resolution passes com
mitting the Government to the expen-
diture of this money, would like to
know whether the Ways and Means
Committee can furnish the money, and
whether the Appropriations Com
mittee thinks it ought to be ex-
pended. am sure if the committees
especially charged with the considera-
ton of all matters relating to our f.
nances were permitted to advise the
House they would protest against the
appropriations ultimately contemplat-
ed in this resolution. In my judgment
the resolution should not pass.
The motion to lay the bill on the
table was lost by vote of Al ayes to
to 206 noes. After which the bill was
read three times and passed.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

= The death of Parepa Rosa, which
took place in London Thursday night,
is painfulfsurprlse to her thousands of
admirere in America. One of the four
or five greatest female vocalists of the
period, her fame has been coextensive
with the civilized world, and her name
a synonym for the rarest gifts and
most exquisite culture in musical art.
Wherever such talents and attain
ments are appreciated, her untimely
and and unlocked for demise will be
deeply lamented.-[ o. S. Journal.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

- Here is an Iowa story: ga
young girl near Marengo is wonder
fully marked by rattlesnakes. Run
ming partially around her neck, side
by side. are two snakes as natural as if
alive, and the skin being transparent
they seem only lying in wait for vic
tim. On the front of the neck and up
per part of the breast are the rattles
AS though a east'pin-making q
perfect picture, and shedding regular
" every year."
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

The intelligent reporter of the
Associated Press informs US that the
"wives of the Siamese twins are in
the deepest grief over the death Of
Chang and Eng! Would he expect
them to 60 into ecstacies of delightF
What manner of man is he?-[O. S.
Journal.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

The Warden of the Ohio PenitentiaEy
has undoubtedly been Hospitality en-
tertaining some of his family relations,
and there is a probability of an Gin
vestigation. Nothing like ''investi
gating," you know. They cost mon
ey, public money, and then generally
end in nothing but smoke.-IColum-
hns Gazette.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

A little four year old in Rich
mond, very fond of certain dish,
when asked if he wouldn't like to be
an angel with wings and fly about
heaven like his little dead brother, re-
piled, after a pause: mo, ma; I'd q
heap rather be q hawk, and live on
chicken"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

- BY law passed by the Ohio
Legislature in April, 1873, no railroad
company can take in fare an amount
over three cents mile, for any dis
tence over eight miles. Several COM
panies have already reduced their fares
to correspond with the above law
columbus Gazette.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-02-05

- The Committee on postofices
and post roads will soon report bill
restoring the franking privilege to Q
great extent. The same committee
decided that the benefits of the free
letter delivery by carriers should not
extend to cities having less than 25,-
900 inhabitants.-T Columbus Gazette.