The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-14

heavy hail storm passed over this place
on the 9th, about 4 p. m. Hail stones
from one-half to one inch in diameter shot
through, and nearly totally destroyed corn
fields, oats, wheat, gardens, etc. Many of
our farmers are setting glass instead of
moving grass at the present time.
ORWELL.
In community almost entirely agricul-
tura|, things move slowly. No rum, few
rows no town hall, of course no lectures,
and so following But when our town hall
is completed, (tor which the town voted
an additional thousand to put on the finish
ing touch, a few days since,) will we not
be all right? Just think of it We can
then have the pleasure of hearing Tilton
and Beecher lecture on moral reform. But
Ter on patriotism and military. STRATEGY; the
Rev. MIR. Murray on horses Atwater, on
the deleterious effects of whisky, and other
stars OF lesser magnitude, will deliver on
limestone rocks, potato bugs and thous-
and other interesting subjects and then,
will not "local" have something to do ?
But IN spite of those drawbacks we have
occasionally a "timc." Indeed one happen
ed on the 9th. Many Of our citizens met
at the usual place of abode of Mr.. Leland
Murray. q say so, because Mr.. M. has
torn his house down and, in its place, is
erecting new and beautiful residence) for
the purpose of celebrating the birthday of
our national independence and at the same
time that of A. $. Murray. The building
being but partially covered, was just the
place for picnic on such day. With US
on such occasions airs and formaity are
dispensed with, and each one goes in for
fun. And there, the longitudinal express
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Nor were the ladies' at all in the back
ground, for in due time they summoned us
to dispose of that which they had so skill
fully prepared to support the inner man.
How we preyed! The tables flowed CD
with strawberries and cream, and things
toothsome in abundance, yet were left
many bread" baskets FULL"
After the feast came well seasoned toasts
and sayory responses. Then the vibrations
of the feline cords were heard and "part-
| ners to places :" And through the even
ing splendid opportunity was given those
who were 80 inclined to agitate the toe.
These GASES, which we meet while passing
through the desert of life, quicken the
blood and the better fit US to pursue the
otherwise tiresome journey.
Big fish story--in other words, story
CAUGHT aG July 10Th, four picEerc, in Benson
pond, which weighed sixty pounds. The
largest tipped the scales at twenty-eight
pounds. They were whalers. So says
Willie, and he must be Wright.
was amused day or two since was
at work by the roadside, when party of
three ladies and gentleman driver passed,
Getty people sojourning at Hyde's). Some
nice bushes of raspberries with fruit were
by the fence, which one Observing lady
saw. Leaning forward, and with dra-
matte flourish of the hand toward them,
she exclaimed, with a countenance over
flowing with wisdom, "An not those
bootifool strawberries ?" She drew herself
together as if the effort had exhausted her,
and her companions seemed 10 think she
knew about 'berries. Abe.
LINCOLN.
Farmers are commencing their haying
this week. The crop will he very light.
Complaints have been entered to the
grand juror for the arrest of Miss Lucia
Leach, but upon consulting thu state attor-
ney and other attorneys, thought that the
evidence was not sufficient to convict.
All of the Sabbath schools, three in
number, met in N. III. Guildons sugar
grove on Thursday, and enjoyed the plea
sures of a picnic. The childen rendered
their pieces in manner acceptable to their
teachers and parents, and with profit to
themselves. The speaking ly the adults
was interesting and instructive. II. Ii.
Mardin of Bristol. and Prof. !. F. Benton
of Vergennes, were among tie latter with
words of cheer and encouragement. C.
CHESTER.
AS far as haylng has progressed by the
farmers in this vicinity the fat is apparent
of light yield. The grass s short and
very thin bottom.
Corn is looking finely.
w. w. Richards has just fled his store
with new stock of goods, an wishes to
exchange them for national crrency.
Additions to the membershi of the Con-
gregational and Baptist chrches were
made on Sunday last by profession.
Harry, son of N. o. Johnsolof the Cen
trail hotel, who had the Misfortune to
break his right forearm by falling from an
express wagon on ThuIsdaylast, is now
out attending to his play as usal.
The pleasant and desirable residence of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Sumne Carpenter,
who have recently deceased, offered for
sale. +,
| wEATIiRRsFIELD.
The hay crop in this vicinitI is not an
average one. The spring has zen a favor
able one as far as moisture isconcerned,
but the past winter seems to hfe killed out
Timothy and clover on many the mead
ows; but little grass has been 1t as yet on
account of the unfavOrable wdher.
Several wool buyers have ban in town
the mast week and have boutt anua nf
the light lots of wool but thogreat bulk
yet remains unsold. The rices paid
ranged from 3S to AZ cents er pound.
There is q feeling among mostf the pro-
ducers in this vicinity that thtprice can
not readily be lower and that lis safe to
hold for small advance.
A kind of worm similar in bks to the
caterpillar have appeared in me of the
sugar maple groves and in fe days they
strip hundreds of the trees of cir leaves.
They have never been seen in lis locality |
before. II.
| Mt. HOLLY.
Haying has begun in dead eaest at last.
A fair crop is anticipated.
II cost Frank Holden $12.8to "chaw
up Ormsby Hewitt and he di(t hurt him |
much either. The affair Mapped in town
Saturday evening and was to Dpearances
castigation of words, but thQuthorities
thought the dignity of the cononwealth
was injured five dollars worth, Ihich with
costs amounted to the sum abb named.
The Patrons of Husbandry ain thriy-
ing condition here. They hay grange
store in full blast, and it Is welatronized.
l.. A Ives is the agent and 1.-THE short
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