The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-11


cal circle.
On Friday Mr.. John Alard was on his
route peddling milk, when the horse be-
came frightened, ran, tipped the wagon
over, broke 18th the wagon and Nj. A. g
shoulder, and scattered the lacteal fluid go
promiscuously around that it was impossi-
BILE TO gather 1t up again. r..
FELCHvILLE.
William Felch has traded his residence
just above the village to Forest G.. Person,
for his residence in the village.
Charles Persons recently left pitchfork
in the stable with his horse. The conse-
quence being one tine penetrated the horses
breast several inches.
Mr.. j. II. White of Chicago, gave an
entertainment at the hotel on Monday
evening consisting of Rotations and songs.
MEcHANIcsvILLE.
| A social visit and oyster supper will take
| place at the town hall in Mechanicsville, on
| Wednesday evening, Jan. 10th, for the
benefit of Rev. l.. Dodd
Committee Of arrangements-Mr and
Mrs. d. T.. Eddy, Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Graves, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Peck, and
Mr.. and Mrs. C. ID. Marshall.
Committee on tables-Mr. and Mrs. =.
l.. Allard, Mr.. and Mrs. Flanders, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. NJ. Dickermau, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
G. Randall, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. p. Needham,
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Chase, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Chad
burn, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Marshall.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MIDDLEBURY.
Mr.. p. +. Chapman, of the firm of T. NJ.
Chapman & Co., has bought out the tailor
ing establishment of Henry Soper. Mr..
Gilbert, the popular cutter will remain in
the employ OF Mr. Chapman.
Rev. Theo. A. Hopkins, of Burlington,
delivered an interesting lecture on Friday
evening, at school house hall. Subject
"Paris in 1869, or the last days of the EN-
pire."
The week of prayer was observed by the
Congregational church. Meetings were
held each night of the week.
The winter term Of Mddlebury college
began Jan. 9th. Nearly all of the students
are back, there being less number than
usual absent teaching
Mr.. Stewart Phelps, PHI. D., has begun
instruction to the seniors in intellectual
philosophy.
At the Congregational church on Sunday
Mr.. J.. d. Edridge made an appeal to the
members of the congregation for subscrip-
tons for the support of the church, telling
them unless money could be raised they
would soon have a church to rent, after
which subscription papers were passed
among the congregation. In the evening
Rev. Mr.. Hooker preached a sermon to the
children instead Of the regular Sunday
school concert.
MIDDLE GRANVILLE.
The mills and quarries of the Penrhyn
slate company, which have been idle for
stock, have partly resumed operations.
tue potato market has been active. but
at present is rather dull.
AT the annual meeting of the Presby-
terrain society, Chas. II. Bull and II. s. vii
lams were elected trustees for the term OF
three years.
The Presbyterian society have voted to
have all the pews free, the expenses of
salary, etc, to be met by voluntary contri-
buttons, and to adopt the envelope system
and weekly collection. An effort is 10 be
made to pay off the debt of 81, 300 now
on the church. Joseph GRAY of Boston has
given $500, G. N. Bates 5000, and w. II.
Allen $500.
| NORTH CHITTENDEN.
AT the annual election of Nickwackett
grange, No. 80, of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry, the following officers were elected:
X. W. Barnard, master William o. Har-
rison, ovcrseer Patrick Mullin, lecturer ;
John Tar5le, steward Sylvester Tarble,
assistant steward Henry Walker, chap
lain !. William Mullin. secretary ; James
Walker, treasurer German Tarble, gate
keeper Augusta Harrison, ceres Mrs. j.
TarDle, pomona Nellie Wetmore, flora :
Anna Harrison, lady assistant steward.
A Christmas tree was hung with gifts oa
Friday evening, Dec. "a, at the grange
hall.
Prof. Lawrence Phelps lectured before
the grange on Wednesday evening Deem
Der %.
PAwLET.
Mr.. Orange Train and wife have return
ed home from their wedding trip.
The new year was ushered in at this
place by a tin wedding at the residence of
VIM. b. Miller. Also reception given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette DEMO at the resi-
dence of his father.
The week of prayer is observed at the
Congregational church lectures by the
pastor every evening from 6 to o'clock.
| Oul nSW BJslIuhsltI, OTldnuO bubUpp,
has moved the postoffce into his building
NJ.
| PITTSFoRD.
James ID. Butler has sold his right in the
old homestead to his brother Samuel Butler
for $3.50.
Dan b. Bogue, who has been spending
several weeks in western New York, re-
turned on Wednesday improved in health.
Mrs. Fletcher died of dropsy Monday
morning. Her funeral took place from
the Baptist church on Tuesday last, Rev.
A. B. Palmater the pastor officiating
The union religious services were held
at the Congregational church on Sunday
evening next.
Jack Paro, who lost barn by fire few
weeks ago. is erecting q new one under the
direction of Mr. David Whitmore, contrac
| tor.
One hundred and forty tramps have been
fed at the town farm in Pittsford within
the last few weeks.
| Pittsford is to have brass band. The
company meet every Tuesday evening at
town hall for practice. II.
| PLYMOUTH.
]. c. Taylor, of Plymouth, has been re-
| pairing his mill, which is now in readiness
to do custom business. This mill is second
to none in the state for grinding grain and
cider making. A large business is done
IN saving and planning. He deserves the
patronage of the public.
A son of f. Butler, of Plymouth, four
| years old, weighs one hundred pounds and
can lift The same number of pounds he
weighs. O.
DIR. Pierce.