The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-15

ii. d. Spafford while out cunning, last
week, shot crane which stood 8 feet
inches high and measured feet and 0
inches from tip to tip of wings. 1t was on
exhibition at Richmond & Foggets num-
Der of days and attracted considerable at
tenton. If any one can beat "Hi' in the
crane business let it be known.
Whitmore & Clarks Ministries did not
have the usual crowd to their show while
here on account of rainy weather, although
their entertainment was "a 1" in every
particular.
w. ii. Wheeler's new house is very near
finished. 1t has very fine appearance
from the outside and is an ornament to
Mansion hill.
j. X. Blood has started new house on
a new street just made on the land former
ly owned by Charles Holt. 1t starts from
Park street ana runs north nearly opposite
High street.
A fine two-story house is also being plan
ned to be erected on the corner of Park
street and this new street.
Business is brisk here and everything is
looking cheerful for the winter
BROWNIE.
NEW HAVEN MILLS.
Farmers in this vicinity are anxiously
waiting for pleasant weather to secure their
late crops abundance of rain has fallen
during the past two weeks, and but little
farming has been done only small part
of the potatoes have been taken from the
ground, and those yield well, and though
the corn is all cut most of it is yet in the
fields.
There have been several quite heavy
frosts already the foliage is assuming the
varied hues of autumn and sunshine would
now make the landscape beautiful.
Lamson school house is undergoing re-
pairs. The wall of the cellar is being re-
LAID by an experienced mason.
The apple crop is fair. The southeast
wind during the night of the 9th inst,
gathered large portion of the fruit in this
vicinity.
r. A. and A. w. Barton are making
cider at their cider mill.
There is less sickness at present than
there has been for some time past.
A. w. Barton has purchased the Phair
! place-possession given Immediately.
Oct. II, 1875.
KEENE.
We regret to announce the death of Otis
Reed of this city, known in theatrical cir
Giles as w. II. OTIS. Mr.. Reed was taken
with typhoid fever about four weeks ago
while spending a few weeks at White
| mountains. His many friends entertained
| hopes of his recovery until Saturday last,
when he commenced sinking rapidly and
died Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Reed made
| his first appearance on the stage at the
| Howard athenGum, Boston, as protege of
| 4. l.. Davenport, and was for many years
the "Lord Dundreary" of Laura Keene's
company. Mr.. Reed will be greatly
missed in theatrical circles as well as by his
many friends in Keene. He leaves wild
owed mother whom he has been of great as
sistance for several years. Mr.. Reed was
about 3S years of age and unmarried. He
was considered one of the best in all theat-
rical circles His funeral took place We'd
ncsday morning at st. James church,
Keene. There was very large attendance
to pay their last respects to the honored
dead.
The world renowncd English opera
troupe of Boston are advertised to appear
at city hall, Keene, Oct. 2lst. The repu
tation Of this company cannot fail to war.
rant full house. The New Bedford
Standard says of this company
The part of Martina was finely taken by
Miss Dora Wiley, who proved herself a
soprano of careful culture, with great
range and beautiful sweetness of voice. AS
gypsy bride and countess her part was ad
mirably taken. Miss Hattie Moore, con.
tralto, has rich and pleasant voice her
assumption of the Marchioness de Monte
ilori and also the boy Lorzsrillo showed hei
versatility and we do not remember of ever
seeing IL equalled. The favorite tenor,
Mr.. Henry Gates, as Don Caesar Bazan
was in every sense a flattering success. His
Interpretation of the jovial, gallant ant
reckless count, who is always in debt anC
trouble. is unexcelled by any actor before
the public. Mr.. George r.. Titus as
Charles H., King of Spain Ii. Kirl
| White, jr., as Minister OF the King, anC
Mr.. George A. Fitch as the Marquis d,
Monteflorl, were the best representation
of the characters we ever saw, and we pre-
dict a most successful season for them
This company's services have been secured
by Mr.. George Appleton, a prominent
druggist of Keene, N. H., at great ex
pense, and will appear Oh the evening o
October 81. We can but wish them sue
cess in Keene and wherever they may ap
pear. j. Z. p.
| FELCHvILLE.
Hon. Gilbert A. Davis and family are oil
a tour west.
Bears seem to be quite plenty in this vi
cinity. One appeared here a few days
since.
A contest is going on between Reading
and Cavendish in regard to new roa(
across the hill from Felchville to Caven
dish. The court committee are now out
Mrs. e. d. Kendall has just received ,
good line of millinery goods. X.
RIPToN.
In TIE GLOBE of the 18th, it is reported
that Luke and Mark Piper and w. Il
Howard of Ripton, are in Jail awaiting ex
animation on the Charge OF hen stealing
The facts are Mark Piper is in JAIL hav
ing been committed IN default of bail
Luke Piper escaped from the officer and il
at large, while in the case of w. Il. How
ard nolle pros. was entered on cxamina
ton. J.