Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-17

llug last Mech. IL mas Deen demOnStra- |
ted by ten thousand accidental expert
ments, that revolving circular saws will
cut every time they come in contact with
the human body, and it is time that all
persons who have to do with them learn
to exercise the greatest caution in their
use, and for those that have no particu-
lar business with them to give them the
widest berth possible
The moon has run very ''low" for the
last two months, and many persons have
manifested considerable wonder and
alarm at the phenomenon. They prob
ably fear that some accident has occur
red to the celestial machinery which has
thrown the nocturnal luminary off the
track. Never fear it will not be long
before the satellite will resume her ac-
eustOmed place in the sky 1t happens
once in while, during the journey Of
the earth, attended by the moon, around
the sun, that the planes of the moons
and earth's orbits fall in such direc-
ton as to cause the moon to rise only
few degrees above the southern horizon
at its full height, while it skirts the
eastern and western horizon for hours.
as it rises and sets. The harvest moon
is occasioned by the same cause that
makes the moon run low at this time.
On Friday last, as Gen. Grout was
driving spirited horse in a skeleton
wagon down Main street, from the upper
end Of the village, some part of the har-
ness gave way and let the wagon on to
the horse, which commenced to run. The
General caught one of the wheels with
his hand and held it from rolling and
kept the wagon off the horse, but he ran
with great speed through the village
past Fosters hotel, where he began to
slack up, the General still holding him
with all his might The horse suddenly
stopped and fell down dead. Whether
overcome with the heat or with fright,
or in some manner choked by the force
Of the bit, is a mystery that remains un.
explained. The horse was a valuable
animal, but the General ought to rejoice
in the fact that he escaped harm in Sc
great danger
BARTON LANDING.
We have the potato bugs, mildly
J. H. Brown hangs out bright live
ry sign.
Excellent hay weather, and mucl
better crop than was anticipated TIVE
weeks ago.
Work is progressing we'll on Cade'
hotel, but there is little other buildin!
going on at present.
William Blaisdell of Lowell has pur
chased the residence of Mrs. NJ. A
Hubbard, paying $3.50 therefor.
The bridge in the village has bee
raised and widened, and side walk ha
been put on each side of it, much to tn
safety and convenience of pedestrians.
Two youths by the name of Wright
were arrested last Monday for the SUI
posed stealing Of some money from th
peck let of one of the workmen on th
new hotel; they had hearing befOr
justice, o. H. Austin and were bound u
in the sum of $50 each for their appear
ance at the County Court. We hope II
boys are innocent, but this should prov
a lesson to others if guilty.
COVENTR
Two barns belonging to one Snyd,
of Coventry Gore, were burned wit
lightning. last Monday. together wit
some hay and farming tools. Insuran,
$500.
CRAFTSBURY.
Dir. Scott of Glover, has opened
harness shop in the same building
which Mr.. Leonard is engaged in Il
same business. Competition is the Ii
of trade.
r The Ladies' Aid Society held a stray
: berry festival at the Town hall, July l
+ The attendance was good and a pIeasar
: time was had, resulting in money ga
of s2O.5O.
HEST OHARLESPON.
The potato bugs have arrived.
Matte Clark, son Of B. d. Clark, !
ceived severe kick on the head by
horse, some days since.
- 1t is reported that DR.. Brown of Il
L. place. will move to Barton Landing SOC
= and that DR.. Leonard of Glover, W
!. take his place.
GREENSBORO.
Rev. Mr.. Pierce of Wentworth, n.
. will supply the pulpit at the Congress
10 tional church next Sunday
Nathan Keniston and wife are gOi
" to test the virtue of Peaks Island a
weeks this season.
- Farmers are haying in earnest, W
,f the usual amount of grumbling abe
n short crops but We predict an aver'
n yield.
~ MORGAN.
We shall next week commence
publication of reliable. well-writt
y and interesting history of the town