The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-31
LOCAL MENTION.

LOCAL MENTION.
Regular monthly meeting of Nickwackett
engine company No. 1, this friday even
ing at u o'clock
Rev. Edward Mills is expected to return
home from his vacation this week, and will
occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church on
Sunday
Rev. L. II. Stone and wife of Castleton,
came near being severely injured yester
day by runaway but fortunately they
escaped with slight injury. They were on
their way to Rutland and when nearing
the railroad crossing, this side of Center
Rutland, the horse took fright at the ap-
proach of the four o'clock train and rum
throwing the occupants out and badly
damaging the buggy which was the
property of l.. Collius of Castleton The
horse was caught by Albert Frost near
Pine Hill cemetery.
Washington engine No. . were out for
practice last evening, and laid their hose
up Center street. They succeeded in
throwing near two hundred feet.
A gold masonic keystone marked, Daven-
port Chapter No. H. was lost yesterday
between the depot and Williams street,
either on Merchants Row or Grove street.
The person finding it will be suitably re-
warded by leaving it at THE GLOBE office.
Several of our citizens visited g Camp
Powers at Sutherland Falls, yesterday,
where the Rutland cadets encamped last
night.
The site of the old Franklin House OH
Main street should he made more present
able, as it gives a bad look to that other
wise handsome thoroughfare.
A decision has recently been made by the
railroad commission of Massachusetts, that
the engine whistle should be used only as
danger signal This would necessarily OBJ
viate the unearthly screeching which Rut-
land people are obliged to hear from the
engines at and near the depot.
A pleasant and informal hop is to be
given at the Montvert Hotel at Middleton
Springs this evening, which, we under
stand, several Rutlanders are to attend
Mr.. Doolittle, the host, is famous for en-
tertainmcnts of this kind.
The colored folks had picnic at Castle
Teton yesterday. Several teams went over
from Rutland.
Mr.. Lewis Liberty, blacksmith, en-
ployed at the Central Vermont railroad car
shops, is building handsome residence on
the corner of Lincoln and Grant avenues
The house is 22x2S, two stories high, with
an ell part 1Gx1S, a story and half high.
1t fronts south, and from the western win
dows one of the best views of the village and
surrounding country can be obtained of
any place in town. The situation is every
way desirable for a residence and the house
is being built under the superintendent of
Mr.. Kimball as master builder. 1t will be
occupied very soon.
d. M. Camp, Esq, the editor of the
Newpor! Erpress and Standard says
"The Rutland DAILY GLOBE is the
largest and best daily in the state and is
ably edited. 1t is a great credit to Vermont
and we hope its list of subscribers may be
numbered by thousands"
The woman Parker was much better
yesterday, and DR.. Rugg thinks she will
not be subjected to any more attacks,
which were SO serious the day before. The
raising of blood was caused by internal in,
juries.
The Union and Excelsior baseball clubs
of West Rutland have united under the
name of "Blue Stockings"
The question Is frequently asked upon
the street why the authorities do not Offer
a suitable reward for the apprehension of
the remaining members of the party who
committed the outrage upon Mrs. Parker.
Is any effort being made is another per.
tinent question.
Dea. Mial Davis and wife are expected
to return from the seaside to-day to theil
home at Burlington.
II. 0. Houghton, Esq, Of the Riversid,
press and ex-mayor of Cambridge, Mass.
is stopping with his family at Bread Loa
Inn in Ripton. He drove across the coun
try with his family in his own carriage
which method of travelling he prefers 70
pleasure. He has taken a run to Bosto
to look after business, and on his way CAV
The GLOBE office call.
estate, County and Vicinity" intell
gence will be found on the fourth page.
A graphic account OF the Pittsburg foo
will be found on the first page.
The walking match between Messrs
Rice and Tarbell occurs to-day on the fai
ground. The walk commences at 8 o'cloc
this morning and is to continue for tie
hours, or until o'clock. The contestan,
are men of pluck and are not expected t
give up the chase until time is called. Th
match will doubtless draw out a lare
crowd. Entrance fee to the grounds
cents carriages free.