The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-09
Vicinity Items.

The horse of Dr. Carpenter, which was
injured at Mettowee park, Granville, a few
days since, is improving. He was driven
by Mr.. Henry Streetcr, and was in his
proper position, where he had right to be,
and was run into by man who was out of
position. Mr.. Streeter being man who
never tasted drop: of spirituous liquor in
his life and is the good samaritan of Fair
haven who is pointed to as a practical illus
tration of temperance.
The potato bug is on a visit to this place.
The day of their departure will be hailed
with more joy than the day of their ar
rival. Slate dust applied to them causes
them to bid good bye to their new acquaint-
ances.
The gentleman who, for some time past,
has been stopping with II. Woodruff of
Rutland, and who proposes spending a
short time with III. b. Ellis, passed through
this village few days since to take up
quarters on Ellis farm in Moscow, thus
uaking Moscow more like Wall street than
is any other place in Vermont, for they
now have both bulls and bears there. He
seemed little egotistical and stuck up
when he passed here, ard proud that he
attracted 80 much attention. O. d. 8.
SHREWSBURY.
About 300 spectators assembled on the
grounds of the Knickerbocker base ball
club at Cuttingsville, on Saturday, July 3,
to witness the match game between the
Knickerbockers and the Probascoes of
| Ludlow. The game commenced with John
| Quinand as umpire. The Probs. won the
toss and sent the Knicks. to the bat, who
scored two runs. The Probs. then went to
the bat and scored two. In the second in
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two. The Knicks. made eight in the third
and one in the fourth. The Probs. made
four in the third inning and two in the
fourth. The Knicks. played well until the
seventh inning when they became careless
and the Probs. gained rapidly, and when
they went in for the last time there was a
good deal of excitement. The game result
ed Probascoes 10, Knickerbockers 90.
LONDONDERRY.
The dramatic club gave an entertain
ment on Friday evening, July 3, at which
time they presented the melo-drama OF
"The Miller and his Men, Each charac
Ter was well sustained.
July 81 was celebrated at South London
derry with foot-race and sack race. Dane
ing in the afternoon at the West Rivel
house.
A. A. Curtis has recently opened The
Allbe store with IL full line OF goods usually
kept in country stoac.
The farmers IN this vicinity are com
mencing their hayng with prospect of ;
light crop.
MIDDLEBURY.
Rev. +. =. Hooker delivered an interest
ing lecture on Richard Baxter on Sunday
evening.
The annual commencement concert is t,
be given by the Boston Philharmonic club
with Miss Mary A. Bryant as vocalist, OF
Wednesday, July 2lst. IIalf-iare return
checks will be given to those who pay full
fare on the Central Vermont railroad t
Middlebury.
The Investigation in regard to the sigl
painting was concluded on Thursday
Nothing was developed as to who perpe
trated the act.
The stores were closed on Saturday
Nearly everybody went out of town I,
celebrate, some to Bristol and some Il
Lake Dunmorc.
MIR. II. S. Perrlgo. who is TO take charg
of Bceman academy, New Haven, is
graduate of Middlebury college.
Quite large and pleasant party visite'
the residence of Columbus Smith of Sails
bury, on Wednesday evening, and passe'
an enjoyable evening. Clio.
NEW HAVEN.
One of the most enjoyable incidents o
the Fourth" is the verdict OF those who at
tended the private reception given by Mrs
Il. b. (Palmer) Martin at her home il
Charlotte, on Saturday last, it being til
fortieth anniversary of her birth. Their
were twenty-siX of the family present som
being detained at home. They all enjoye,
1 themselves during the day. At the Dime
table they presented Mrs. NJ. with an elt
CANT silver cake basket as slight TESTING
NAL of their regard. Mrs. M. was entirel
I surprised and could respond with nothin
n but tears. The tea table was spread in til
grove near the house, and most tenptin
repast it contained, and the thinner man
could want for nothing. Those who wi
d messed the festivities of the day can sa
I. that for mirth fun and hilarity the occt
sion was without parallel. Her son, Nj
dad Martin, was cadet at West Poin
: and was present on a furlow, it being IL
d first time he has been home for nearly tw
~ years. All were pleased TO see him. an
i he shows the training he has received
u the military school, has been well Of
i served. For a novelty, the party we
:, weighed, and the sum total was 2,S4