The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-08-09


1ohs II. VASES. Il View Yors, tuo
segsn; ss8ais borsss, asd bsY nud roAa
isr eSrihgs.use.
Jahn 3 Gale. of Troy. pair Of hrishi
bsys, aoshs 7 ears asa single road
Hagon.
Gel. Fanasrb.h Alien, d New York
Dag cart. two bays, tandem
Geo. D. Dodge, az New Yerk. stylish
pair blacks sud 7 cart.
~ ~ Levin, Of Scw York pair Of
unRy bays, square boK phAeion.
y l. Mshnipg, q Troy, pair Of dark
bays, Nie,oFls, and single rumble p~haeton.
Miss Mary BurdeB, Of Troy, = beaud-
ufal sorret English rumble phaslon.
c. A. Dawson, q New York. a hne
pair % blacks, barouche.
Jesse Oakley, q New York, : black
and q bay lark phAeton.
Abner Aellen, Of New York, a lne
pair Of bays, baroucbe.
F.H. Cossiti, Of New York, bArouebe
and pair 81 stylish bays.
Col Thos. Stokes. Of New York, cross
team, grey aud ohostnu, %sorrel, open
Brett.
Mr.. e. Is. Nuuson's livery stable Is
well supplied with good horses, carriages,
single phseions and saddle horses, which,
added to the private ~iurnouts, make 8
hue show every pleasant afternoon.
FACTORY FONT.
Go and hear Queen Esther To-
night.
MIR. A. l.. Graves has been absent
for a short time on 3 visit to The Adiron-
dseks.
Mrs. John Lester aud children, Of
White Plains, n. y, are in town.
The Wilherell brothers are to give a
variety entertainment here, Saturday
evening. They are accompanied by the
iaimitable Johnny Prindle.
The popular troupe Of Aresdlan
Swiss Bell Ringers viii give an enter
tainment at Adams Hall, Monday even
ing. They always have a crowded house.
Mrs. Curtis, of this village, has lately
returned from East Dorset, where she
has been quite successfully treated for a
cancer by DR.. Marsh.
The Ondawas would be delighted to
meet that Wallingford base ball club
which agreed to play them here a few
weeks ago and failed to put in an appear
ance.
MIR. Mason Briggs died in Grafton,
Saturday, aged 80 years. His remains
were brought to this village for interment.
He spent a large portion of bis life in this
place, where he was much respected. lie
was a brother OF the late Gov. Briggs, of
Massachusetts.
The comrades of Skinner Post hav-
ing honored me with the position of
Captain Of the company which is being
raised in this vicinity for tho purpose of
attending the Centennial Celebration at
Bennington, | hereby acknowledge the
compliment and have decided TO assume
command of the company. 1t is my de-
sire that all who intend going in this
company, be at the depot on Tuesday,
Aug. 18th, at 1880 a. m. That no delay
be caused, each member should provide
himself with one blanket.
GEORGE II. SESSIONS.
On Saturday as Mr.. A. G. Burr and
his little daughter Susie were out driving
be called at his store a moment leaving
Susie In the buggy. The horse suddenly
started and ran down Main street at a
fearful rate, Susie holding OH TO the reins
for dear life. Several persons attempted
to stop the runaway, but, as usual, only
succeeded in making the frightened horse
run the faster. Fortunately be turned at
the Colburn House and ran into the barn
without overturning the wagon or injur-
ing the occupant in the least.
MANCHESTER DEPOT.
II. Trombly Baker has retired rich (?)
The "Star House" looks better.
The tin shop is now ready for occu-
pancy, and soon "tin earsn will be cheap.
The II. Il. Co. have dug q well near
the watertank, which will supply visitors
to the centennial with a good article.
"A. G. Conner at the depot restaurant
has peaches, watermelons, aud a good
of confectionery.
The Diamond" for The b. b. c. has
been laid out ia j. b. HOLSTERS meadow
near the Star House, and the club win be
organized shortly,
DoRsE
Miss L. Collins Of New York IL a
guest at DR.. Holley's. Misses Jennie
aud Josie Hall Of Orange, N. Y, are
stopping at Mrs. Il, Manley's. Mrs.
Henry Sheldon and family Of Troy are
also stopping 10 town.
Rev. Mr.. Payson, Of New York City,
preached AT excellent sermon Sabbath
afternoon frsm John, l2-24. Rev. Mr..
Moore, also from New York, spoke in
the evening. Ii was a matter OF regret
that the weather did not admit Of a full
attendance. Rev. a. c. Reed OF Flush
ing, l.. l., is also 10 town, having %reioin-
ed bis family who came several weeks
since.
EAST DORSET
The old Field marble mill is being
thoroughly repaired and stocked with
blocks, aud will be ready to run by the
fret Of September and perhaps sooner.