The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-17
Vicinity Items.


III. A. Green of the Ludlow house, Lud-
low, whose premises were interviewed on
Wednesday, the 10Th inst, by the proper
ly constituted authorities, and quite guam
tity of something" belonging to "some-
body" taken and deposited elsewhere, duly
appeared before II. W. Albee, the sub
scribing authority in the case, and by mu-
tual agreement of parties, the hearing was
continued to Monday, the goth inst, when
it is expected the fine points involved in
the case will be heard and properly disposed
of meanwhile 1t is expected that during
the interim, experts will ascertain If posi-
BILE the proper varieties of the fluid dis
trained, and in the hands of the custodians
certified and proper return.
CHARLOTTE.
Irwin and John Bradley have recently
purchased Alonzo Barker's farm for $15,-
coo.
Good sleighing in this vicinity. ,
Union temperance meetings are held here
semi-mOnthly.
The people of Charlotte are wide awake
on the temperance question, and the pledge
is being circulated in every school district
in town.
III. NHBi w. DluuCudlu VI nluulcDuTy,
delivers lecture here on Sunday evening,
December 10, on ''Intemperance Intellect
ually." This is the first of course to be
given by DR.. Blanchard, on the following
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
4.
SPRINGFIELD.
The funeral of Albert ellison, who died
in California, was held at the church of the
Good Shepherd, Rev. J. +. Simmons offici-
ating. Mr.. ellison was mason and went
to California for the benefit of his health,
but even the reported healthful climate of
that state would not stay his disease, which
was consumption. His brother here was
telegraphed for, but while on the way
telegram came announcing his death. The
masonic fraternity took charge of his body
and forwarded the same by express. The
church here was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity, and standing room was at q dis.
count. About $50 masons were present.
Rev. E. ]. Chaffee of Chester delivered
his lecture on "How to make home attrac-
tive" at the Universalist church last Sun
day evening. The thoughts expressed by
Mr. Chaffee, and the excellent music fur
nished, were enjoyed by large and appre-
ciative audience. This lecture course is
appreciated by the large audiences assem-
bled. The lecture given by Rev. J. f.
Summons, on "Persistence," was much ad-
mired. The next lecture of the course will
be given next Sunday evening by Rev. Mr..
Smiley Of Claremont. All are invited and
seats free.
The adjourned corporation meeting was
held at the town hall, Monday evening, to
consider the question of improving our FIRE
department. The meeting was expected
to be an exciting one as the number of
"steamer and no steamer" men was about
equal. After much discussion it was voted
to "buy first-class new hand fire engine
and 500 feet new rubber hose Immediately. :"
John G. Holmes, f. P. Ball and r. g.
Britten were chosen as a committee to buy
the same, and were authorized to borrow
money tor that purpose. 1t was also voted
to have the old engine thoroughly repaired
and suitable engine house provided and
the same to be placed on Seminary hill.
BROWNIE.
ARLINGTON.
Col. II. s. Hard of Arlington goes south
this week, for the benefit OF his impaired
health.
Rev. L. ii. Garfield, d. D., with his
daughter Matte and 2. Ii. Garfield, esq,
of Arlington, have gone south to remain
through the winter.
DANNY.
Several law suits are now pending
A good many children are still quite sick
with the cankerrash.
The high bridge near Kelley's mill has
been repaired and is now safe.
The sleighing is quite good, although
there is but little snow.
Joseph Bartlett, an old and esteemed
citizen 10 seriously i'll, and 1t is thought
he will not survive many days.
The writing school at the Corners, taught
| by Elijah Blackmer, is well patronized.
The schools are held Friday evenings.
Bond is making preparations for good
time at his centennial ball, ON Newyesr's
eve. He will doubtless as usual have a
large crowd.
Jay Potter, esq.,. formerly resldeni
here, now of Minnesota, Ia on visit to his
friends. He reports the weather somewhat
cold there, 1t having been 80 degrees below
zero.
Simon Willard. Of Meanwhile, N. Y, and
brother of Erastus and Ellis Willard,
came here few days since, to visit his
friends. On his return home, when at
Schenectady, while changing cars, he slip
ped and fell between the cars, receiving
severe injuries. His leg was so badly
bruised that amputation was necessary, and
he was otherwise injured about the head
and face. He was carried to his home in
sensible, and his brother Ellis telegraphed
for. He was some better at last accounts,
but little hopes, however, are entertained
of his recovery. J.o.w.