The Rutland weekly globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 90, 1876.
LOCAL MENTION.

presented at Philadelphia
. rwo hundred Vermonters arrived at
iladelphia, on one tram, Thursday.
4 Dlpthoria of a malignant type is making
appearance. Look out for the children.
The second crop of potato bugs are max
their appearance much to the disgust
the farmers.
A new cornet band is being organized in
oodstock, and the people there are TAX
g to the woods.
The horse Lalla Rookh, won the race at
a Q fair ground on Saturday in three
raight heats.
Hon. d. W. Taylor Of Sherburne, and
B. Wood, ESQ.,, of Bridgewater, left on
turdsy for the centennial.
Mrs. Patrick Curtin accidentally fell
Pwn stairs on Sunday morning, dislocat-
& her shoulder and fracturing her arm.
Marsh o. Perkins, principal of the Wind
IL high school, accompanied by several of
pupils and teachers, have gone to the
Fntennial exposition.
Fifteen thousand dollars has been al
idy subscribed for the removal Of the
i random manufacturing company to Rut-
nd, and as much more is already prom
ed
Luman S. Norton of Bennington, the
hndidate from this district for the Anna-
ois naval academy, was one of nineteen
{ ecently admitted to that institution out Of
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DR.. Charles Woodhouse delivered a me-
E horial address on the death of Past Grand
Representative Ii. II. Dyer, before the
Brand Lodge of the United States, O. o.
F., at Philadelphia ON Thursday afternoon
asst.
The grand jury came into court Fri
lay and were discharged They returned
twenty-five true bills, and refused to re-
urn thirteen bills. The old standing IN
lictment yainst the Jail was returned, and
will probably have about the usual effect
A handsome string of sixteen gray fquir-
Fels, shot by Rutland sportsman in about
wo hours near Lake St Catherine FIJI
llay afternoon, we1eebrought on the Salem
rain last evening, andatuacttd good deal
'bf attention.
Among the VeTmonters present On the
centennial grounds on Thursday was the
Hon. Da9i4l Baldwin, of Montpelier, now
B6 years of age, hale and hearty as a man
bf 20, and seemed to endure the fatigue of
Blight seeing far better than much younger
linen.
A white silk parasol covered with black
lace was left upon the seats OF the gallery
at the fair ground, on the last day of the
county fair, Friday September 18th. The
person who found it will do special favor
by leaving it at THE GLOBE office.
The horse Rob Fulton, who has been
under training here during the summer,
trots in the centennial races at Philadel-
phia on Wednesday next in the 2 IS class.
He will be driven by Mr.. A. ii. DAniorth.
Twenty-Five horses are entered in the 2:35
class.
The grand jury of Chittcnden county in
their presentmen say, "Rumor is rife that
the cemeteries of some of the towns in
the county are sadly neglected. The jurors
would suggest that the town authorities
bomply with the statutes in that case pro-
|vided.
Lewis Stafford, of Brandon, convicted of
breaking the peace last May IN Brandon,
|hnd fined, neglected to pay his fine, and
grand juror j. @. Hawkins ordered Con-
table Hill to commit him, whereupon Mr.
Stafford commenced boarding with Land
prd Millington last Tuesday. Thursday
is friends paid the fine and costs and he
vas discharged.
The rush to the centennial is so great
bis week and probably will continue dur
g the next two weeks, that it will be very
ficult to procure lodgings. The capacity
Philadelphia is being put 10 its severest
BIT just now. From the 10Th to the Goth
October will be better than to undertake
90 at present with any idea of comfort,
her to yourself personally or in seeing
e exhibition.
Col. Joyce spoke at Troy Thursday
cning. The Troy Wig speaks in the
flowing complimentary manner Of the
dress: "Mr. Joyce is an active, ener-
tic man, just in the prime of life. lie
8 piercing eye, with a quick, nervous
hnner, and is thoroughly alive in every
ing he says and does. He speaks with
eat force" Col. Joyce left for Indiana,
lere he begins his campaign speaking at
zee.
The Singer fcwing machine is fast be-
ming the favorts vita the ladies', as the
les of the machine testify. The Rutland
ency, under the efficient management Of
r. Hickok, is doing quite an extensive
siness, and with the aid Of an able corps
lady and gentlemen agents, he is fast
tending the business throughout this
ction OF the state. The Office at 81 Mer-
ants row, presents a very inviting ap-
arance, and ladies can feel assured of re-
living every attention, whether they wish
purchase machine, or only to examine
to the merits of the Singer. Read adyer-
cement in another column.
Miss Mary M. Murphy, the oldest resi-
mt Of Hanover, New Hampshire, died on
onday last, at the extreme age Of ninety
zee years. Years ago she was well known
the people of Rutland and Plttsford,
wing been an inmate of the family # the
Major Gershom Cheney, from 1924 to
2. She was lady of more than ordi-
y intelligence and culture, of Scottish
pent. She mingled with the first circles
Rutland society, and will be remem-