The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-16
The 8mtland 9ailu Globs
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1877.
Vicinity Items.



Vicinity Items.
PITTsFIELD.
1t is not often we are called to chronicle
the death of one whose life has been epared
t. the advanced age of the present subject
of our notice, Nathaniel Hastings. On the
10th inst, as the evening shades we're about
casting their sable mantle over the earth,
"Father Hastings" Gas he was familiarly
cslled) peacefully closed his eyes in death,
at the ripe age of ninety years lacking but
few days. Mr.. Hastings was native of
Barre, Mass, moved from there when in
youth, since that time has lived in differ
ent towns in the state, and for the last four
teen years has lived in Pittsfield where we
became acquainted with him. He married
Miss Zilpha Hodgman of Springfield, VT,
rearing large family of children, thirteen
in number, who all lived to mature years,
though since some have passed away, the
wife and mother going to her eternal home
some ten years ago at the age of seventy
FIVE years. We have often met "Father
Hastings" and always found him happy,
pleasant, and possessed with a genial spirit
rarely excelled, ever adorning life of use
fulness with a true christian bearing to all,
thus endearing himself to every one whom
he met. He was a kind husband, affec-
tionate father and good neighbor, was
member of the church for over fifty years,
and in his death the church has me. with a
loes, for in his counsel they can no more
trust, the old veteran soldier has laid off
his armor. Physically but few were stron-
ger, and enjoyed better health, almost
stranger to sickness. He worked his farm
up to within six days of his departure,
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work with that promptness and agility that
would shame some of our young men.
Within few days prior to his death, we
saw him walking in our village, apparently
with all the buoyancy of youth. and think
VIC remarked at the time, that Father
Hastings" stepped much smarter than many
Young men. His funeral was attended
By large concourse of neighbors and rela-
tives, On Monday the l2!h int, ct the
Methodist Church. A very able and ap-
propriate discourse was delivered by the
Rev. Mr.. Clark from psalm 90-12, $50
teach us to number our days thet we may
apply our hearts unto wisdom"
The Reform club meets next Thursday
evening" for the election of officers.
The sleighng through the valley of Tweed
river has mostly disappeared.
Some of the farmers have tapped their
sugar orchards, and all are making prepar-
ations, anticipating good sugar season.
X. II.
MIDDLETowN SPRINGS.
Last Tuesday week, passed Off after a
new fashion. The 'town system" is evil
IDENTIFY growing in favor, as some of the
first citizens were seeking the office of
''school director" whereas one year ago
men were sought for, to fill the office.
One of the best candy pul of the see
son, was recently enjoyed at MI. and Mrs
W. II. Haynes. Convenient access to pop
corn, apples, and cider, and interesting
games, occupied the attention of the anx-
ious pullers, until they were summoned to
take their share in the sweet labor.
The hop at the Valley, last Friday night,
was greatly enjoyed by the participants,
until an early hour. The partakers of mine
host and hostess sumptuous board, declared
their appreciation in a qeiet ample justice
night, there is to be grand masquerade
ball, the last of the season, at the Valley
hotel. Our worthy lord of the manor will
make preparations, to accommodate good.
ly company, and they, in return may aniic-
ipate joyous occasion.
Mr.. Dwight Young. is still in a feeble
state of health. DR.. Fox, of Wallingford,
has lately been his physician. DIR. Allen of
Rutland, was summoned, on Sunday last.
Mr.. John Cairnes, does not improve as
rapidly as his friends wish.
The committee appointed at the last so.
ciable to superintend repairing the Congre-
gstional church, are going ahead. Coleman
has sent his order, for the selected lamps,
| a great addition.
Allow few words in reply to an article
In the Journal of the Sth inst, entitled,
Falsehood exposed Seal Brown, although
the author was not the originator. The re-
port was fully under circulation, before 60
ing to press. If proved an incorrect state
| ment, an apology is extended to Paul the
great. The truth should always be spoken
| but not ct all times. Possibly Seal Brown
was lmprudently anxious 10 make others
| as wise as ''himself," in quantity of infor-
nation, and certainly diverged from ''his
general principle, in furnishing for publi-
cation, anything but creditable report.
We would not in the least, depreciate a
fathers faithful performance of his duty,
| aud, il he needs assistance, he should have
| it,-however no one that is insane and un-
governable, should be roaming at large.
ARROW.
PAwLKT.
Moving is on the increase as the 1st of
| April draws near.
Nevill Taylor has taken the stage route
from Granville N. Y, to Manchester, VT.
The Pawlet Variety troupe are to give a
| free entertainment in Andrus hall, Friday
| evening of the present week. AS 1t is their
first appearance before the public, the adj
| mission is tree.
Mr.. ID. +. Watrous ID to return to this
place about the 2Sth inst, from Middle
town, to engage in the blacksmith busi-
| ness. His old friends will welcome his re-
turn.
Warren Rice started Wednesday for mar
ket to make purchases for spring trade.
NJ.
NEW HAVEN.
Business fearfully dull.
Town meeting passed off quietly and with
general good feeling.
The Academy exhibition the 9th, was a
decided success.
Misses f. j. Hathorne, NJ. A. Hall and
NJ. l.. Bottum are home spending vaca-
| tion.
The students from out Of town have
mostly all returned homo during vacation.
The Changers hold council here Thurs
day the 10Th.
]. w. Dorsey will exhibit the "Cooley
System" here Monday the 10th, at the town
hall.
Z, II. Thorpe OF the U. V. M and s. A,
g., Burlington and Ii. A. Bottum, esq I,
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week.
t. q. Chase started.for the west last
week.
d. Nj. Nash administrator offers the Ja-
cob place, on Berch bill for sale at low fg-