Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-14

liberia in Waterbury and Duxbury.
Din Murphy, one of the longtime resi-.
ass of Montpelier, has gone to St. Alban:
raepend the winter with friends.
mong the nominations lately confirm
~ the Senate was that of B. +. Fifield
District Attorney for Vermont.
Tie business Of the Montpelier Manu-
bring Company is picking up. Orders
coming in quite fast just now.
pur village fathers are laying a new
u sidewalk through Happy Hollow
ling that is very much needed.
h. L. NJ Washburn of Montpelier has
hanged his house with Mr.. f. NJ. Irish
The hotel at Craftsbury Corners.
The public spirited residents on Berlin
slaa have raised subscriptions and are en-
aavoring to improve their side walk.
f. Desrochers, for several years past
Vel known Restaurant keeper in this
aaoe, has removed to Pittsburgh. N. Y.
Md d WEIGH, Esq, of Providence, R.
secretary of the New England Reform
Club. has been engaged to lecture on tenn
nsfance in this State.
The oyster supper held at Trinity vestry
lass "Wednesday evening, for the benefit of
lhe Social Temple, realized Il net profit Of
about twenty-five dollars.
Geo. C. Guyctto of Mddlcsex has sold
his farm to Il Mr.. Flint of Rchrord for
S4l00. George is removing to the Cap
Ilal,' his former home,
The Lane Manufacturing Company have
received several large orders for their
mills, &C., the past few days, the sales
Indicating the revival of business.
Losr.-Any one having information of a
Iwo-years- old heifer, with a brand c. A.
Reed, on each horn should advise immedi.
ately with c. A. Reed, Montpelier
Johnston's New York Theater is playing
Fl town Il few evening. They had $40
house on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
The attendance indicates hard times.
Post Brooks held Camp Fire Friday
aFening that was quite we'll attended and
Inleresting in the entertainment offered
Which consisted of singing and speaking,
Last Saturday Stephen Doten of Berlin
HIss lodged in Jail by Constable Strong of
lint town for refusing to pay his tax. On
Monday friend paid the tax and he was
HoIeascd
The old red arch bridge between Berlin
and Montpelier has. been newly shingled
1n the north side and newly boarded all
round. A coat of red paint will retain it
81 Old name.
Don't forget to store your wagons, car
ages and furniture at the largest and
most commodious store house in the state
6wned by Geo. p. Foster, Montpelier VT
forage solicited.
We understand that Prof. Peter Collier
IS TO have the position of chemist to the
department of Agriculture at Washington
nd that his duties there will commence on
ne first of December.
The general term of the Supreme Court
still in session and now at work on
caledonia County cases. The term will
ose this week and our County Court will
Meet again next Tuesday.
Mr.. Albert Wilson of this village has
Hnrchased of Messrs. Cram & Spencer the
Eri Hill farm in Middlescx, just above
Eright's Mills, paying $4,000 Mr.. Will
ion takes immediate possession.
\ foot bridge or walk some five feet
wide is being constructed on the south
side of the red arch bridge. This walk
viii be Il great convenience to persons
having occasion to cross the same.
Merrill, Newcomb & Forbush are the
proprietors of the new shanty on the side
bill near the Ledge Lots Of fun is eX
peccd to be had up there these long win
Ter evenings by the boys" with the re-
hearsals
When in town, don't forget to call at a.
I'd. Farwcll's and look over his stock Of
fWs; pricet, from 50 cents to $50 a set
"a full sized muff for $3.50 made of good
durable fur. Coon and buff 10 coats, wolf
and buffalo robes at all prices and qualities.
Governor Fairbanks has fallen into line
with the president, and set apart Thurs
day, November Goth, as day of thanks
giving On that day good share of our
ctiznns will give the Russians an illus
Grafton of an effective mode Of destroying
Turkey
The Washington County Sunday School
zAssocialion will hold its annual meeting
at the NJ. + Church, Waterbury, on We'd
nosday, Dec. ), 1877. All evangelical
workers in the county are members of the
Association and are cordially and earnest
ly invited to be present.
Mr.. l.. L. Tanner has purchased of
Era,tus Hubbard one of his new lots re-
Gently laid ont on the hill side in his pas
ture, in the rear of the meadow, land will
soon commence the erection of u dwelling
These are very beautiful lots, overlooking
nearly the whole village.
Bailey & Park have made change in
their business arrangements us will be
seen in our advertising columns. Having
bought out George Jacobs flour and feed
store Mr.. Bailey will run that and the
mill, while Mr.. Park will continue the
grocery business ut the old stand. The
partnership thus dissolved has done the
heaviest business in its line carried on in
Montpelier.
Curtis Clogston met with quite severe
accident ON Tuesday afternoon at the Cal
Shop While in the act Of "trueing' 4
small piece of wood in the trueing mat
chine, his left hand was caught by the
knives, cutting off the two middle finger:
and decorating the other two badly. Curt
.iou, 4 L.; :, ,trrrii - lao tn ,inO nnthinO Will