Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-12-18
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quite sick the past week, but i
some better now.
The lecture by DR.. VIM. Chile
of Bath, N. H., on Friday evening
contained q vast amount of valua
BILE information on the subject "San
itary Measures in the Rural Dis
tricts," which it would be greatly
for the interest and comfort of every
one to heed.
The winter term of the Graded
School and Academy opened OF
Monday with about G5 pupils, I'M
der the direction Il. p. McGreggor
a. NJ, who taught the school last
term so acceptably. The Merrill
Library has been increased by the
addition of about 1926 worth OF
books.
The Bradford Guards have vot
ed to procure u new uniform which
will give them finer appearance
on parade, but will neither add to
or detract from their sodirly quail
ties which Capt. Gambell is instil.
ling into the members of the com
pany.
"A man named Chester Batchel.
der, living in West Fairlee, was ar
rested on Saturday afternoon by Of
ficer Cobb, for stealing. A search
was made of Batchelder's premises
and quantity of tools belonging
to Mr.. j. B. Woodward were found.
When the case was called before
Justice j. b. Pickett, on Monday,
Mr.. Woodward accepted the plea of
petty larceny and the case was set
tied by Batchelder paying s. fine
and costs.
The lecture and readings by
the Misses Ina NJ, and Ida L. Bridg-
man at Academy Hall, on Monday
and Tuesday evenings, were not
largely attended. On the first eve
ming Miss Ida, under the guise of
temperance gave lecture on wo,
mans rights, which contained, as
such lectures usually do, many Ito
plan and impracticable suggestions.
. The readings on Tuesday evening
by Miss Ina were about the average,
and gave good satisfaction.
MIR. and Mrs. Ed. Sleeper have
invited the Ladies' Benevolent So
ciety and it's friends to spend We'd
nesday evening the 22d inst, at their
house on the Lower Plain. Our liv-
cry man, Mr.. G. Il. Peters has kind
ly volunteered to carry all persons
who wish to go, both to and from
the scene of commotion, free of
charge. Those wishing a free ride
and a pleasant gathering, will please
leave their names with Mr.. or Mrs.
Peters at least 20 minutes before
the time of starting. Refreshments
will be served by the Society dur
ing the evening, and a general good
time may be expected.
The select assembly at the Trot-
ter House, Wednesday evening prov
ed, as was to be expected, a very
pleasant affair. There were as many
couples present as the hall could
we'll accommodated land all seemed to
enjoy the occasion. The music by
Hart & Lovejoy's Band was excel
lent. The supper prepared by Land.
lord II. Il. Harris was all that could
be desired in the gastronomic line,
there being great plenty of food,
which was served in an excellent
manner. Messrs. Tyler Westgate,
r. Hunt and II. A. Winship, the
committee of introduction, and Mr.,
Geo. Hartman, the chief floor man
ager, each did their part in a most
acceptable manner and to the salts.
faction of all.
AT the annually meeting of the
Ladies' Society of the Congregation
al Church held on Tuesday of last
week, the following officers were
elected:
President, Mrs. Edward Prichard;
Secretary, Miss Lydia Z. White; Treas
urer, Mrs. George L. Butler; Executive
Committee, Mrs. Deacon Prichard, Mrs.
III. b. Stevens, and Mrs. A. NJ. Stevens;
Committee on Old Fund, Mrs. John C.
Stearns, Mrs. Barron Hay, and Mrs.
Albert Bailey; Treasurer of Old Fund,
Mrs. }. &. Stearns, Mrs. Col. Stearns,
the Treasurer, reported in her hands
United States Government registered
bonds of the market value of S2.443.4O,
and cash in bank $685. being a total
of S2,527,3S.
-Mottos, 2 cents, 8 cents, 10