The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-13


Jersey COW, he Is also tanner by trade.
Whether said COW comprehended the "sit-
uat on" enough to realize that the more
"deacon skins" she could furnish her prov
ident owner the better 1t would be for him
in pecuniary point Of view, we are una
bic to cay, but certain IL is that said do
mesticated animal, short time since, pre-
sented her proprietor with a pair of twin
calves of the female persuasion. They are
pronounced the bandsomest little elves about
ever seen here abouls; marked in all res.
poets "as near alike as two peas" besides
being Just of a size. They are go pretty
80 handsome, that Mr.. S., who undoubted-
ly holds 10 the "survival of the fittest," dis
posed Of his two immature cows to one Ne
hemiah Pettigrew, we'll to do farmer who
proposes 10 raise them, and will most
likely realize for his trouble in due time,
two as beautiful Jerseys as can be found
anywhere, besides having the novelty Of
being twin sisters.
vERGENNEs.
viii Allen has rclinquished charge of the
Franklin house and leased the futile place,
on Main street, intending to take boarders.
Messrs. Adams and Foster have taken
charge of the Franklin.
Will Allen has assumed the leadership of
the band. This is very desirable, as he is
first class artist, and will be Of great as
slstance.
The winter term OF the graded grammar
and high school has just closed after four
teen weeks session. The closing exercises
were held Wednesday, and were attended
by many patrons of the school also sew
eral gentlemen interested in the success of
the district, among whom were Messrs.
Hindes and Miner OF the committee, Hon.
George w. Grandey, Hon. Edward Ly-
man, Rev. 9. J.Chapin, Rev. Mr.. Hubbard,
George X. Chapman, Andrew Ross, M. Il.
Hall, s. s. Graves, Mr.. George Roes, blr.
+. A. Ross, and large attendance of ladies.
The exercises consisted OF declarations
and compositions, but were only the regu-
lar weekly ones. Several of the scholars
spoke original pieces and they were re-
markedly good. Mr.. Ross read the list of
| scholars having the beet average, and with
very few remarks, closed the term. The
school reopens April 25th for the spring
| term.
Miss Sarah Booth and Miss Nellie Haven
| received the most merritorious marks In the
high school, and Miss Jenny Ross the
highest in the grammar department. Is.
CUTTINGsvILLR.
Horace Todd has sold his well. known
hotel to Mr.. Daniel Butterfed of Rutland,
who is hereafter to keep the house. The
presence of Mr.. Todd, the genial host, will
be missed by the large number Of patrons
who have, in the past, favored the Union
house with their patronage. This hosiery,
under the superintendence of Mr.. and Mrs.
| Todd, has gained good ard wide reputa
ton for its bountiful table and excellent
| cookery, and the courteous attention with
| which IFS hospitality has been dispensed.
The health of Mrs. Todd, which has been
impaired for several years, has influenced
him in retiring from the business. Wher-
ever Mr.. and Mrs. Todd may settle, the
kind wishes of their many friends will fol
low them, and it is hoped Mrs. T. msy be
fully restored to health by the change.
On Saturday next, April 14th, Mr.. Todd
will offer for sale, at public auction, Law.
son Dawley auctioneer, a large amount OF
property and household goods, which will
be sold without reserve. Among the pro.
perty are pair of fine black horses, eight
years old, we'll adapted for livery or gen.
tleman's driving, a bay horse of all-work
two good business horses, fine roadster
and one year old Darkey colt also, car.
riages, wagons, harnesses, robes, etc., and
household furniture.
PouLTNEY.
At special town meeting. held on Tues
day, April 10th, II. L. Warren was elected
constable on the fret ballot, and Pomeroy
Wells trustee of the surplus fund.
1t is probable another meeting will b.
called to decide upon the legality of an eX
ira tax of fifteen cents, voted at the annua
town meeting, for the support of the poor.
oAvEYDIsm.
Cavendish has registered fifty-five cog
up to April Atm.
wEYBRIDGE.
Weyblidge has fifty dogs registered, one
half the number usually put on the list.
Flowing begun here April I'd.
The old temperance society, which, ate
an existence OF many years, did elgh
years ago, and upon whose ruins was bull
Good Templars lodge, which sustained ;
feeble existence for two years, since which
Weybridge has had no temperance organic
alton, has been supplemented by new
Temperance organization under the labor
of Rev. DIR. Root of Burlington. Th,
officers Of the new organization. now unde
the name of "The Weyblidge Temperance
UHion," are as follows President, Samue
James vice presidents. M. N. Baker, ]. B
Cherbino, John A. Chlds; chaplain, Rev
j. S. Mott; secretary, N. L. Parkhill
treasurer, W. b. Hurlburt.
1t will be seen by the following tabl
that the last two months have been very
mild. The figures are based upon tire,
daily observations and give the mea
temperature for the months named, viz :