The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-26
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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1877.
Vicinity Items.
SOUTH wALLINGFoRI


Our cheese factory has had large addi-
iional supply of milk since II commenced
operations.
Mrs. Rebecca Remington's condition is
about the same as at the last writing.
Something deserves to be said in praise OF
her daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Walker, who has
faithfully watched over and cared for her
since her accident. Untiring in her efforts
to comfort and cheer, and leaving home
and its duties for the sacred one of minis
tering to the mother who has now lived be-
yond the years of three score aud ten.
Tramps are thicker than ever, we think,
besides they are getting in the habit of car
rying heavy canes which look formidable IL
not put into practice.
Mr. William Dougan, who has been i'll
the greater part of the winter, is now slow
ly recovering health and strength.
We have had some pleasant spring wea-
ther lately, and farmers are on the gtti UiUe
to get through with their blowing and
planting. x.
GRAFTON.
The Rev. Julius Leavett closes his con-
nection with the Baptist eociety next Sun
day.
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The main roads are in fair condition, and
some farmers have planted carly potatoes.
Sugar makers report but little more than
one-hslf the usual crop.
An adjourned town meeting will be hel
at the town hall on the first Monday in
May to see what action the town will take
In regard to making alterations in school
districts. A committee consisting of Sam
uel Phelps, Charles Barrett and L. s.
Walker, are expected to report the condi-
ton of certain districts, and also to report
in regard to the advisabillty of this town
adopting the town system of schools.
The village school will commence the
first Monday in May. The higher grade to
be taught by Miss Eugene Austin, of
Athens, and the primary department by
Miss Addie Phelps, of Grafton. Miss Ellen
Clough will teach in Houghtonville, and
Miss Sarah Converse in No. 6.
District No. will have no school during
the present year, but will, in accordance
with the provisions of the act passed at the
last session of the legislature, provide
means for schooling the children elsewhere.
Mr.. Nelson +. Colby was arrested last
week in behalf of the state and tried before
justice Samuel Phelps on the charge of
using threatening language to his wife.
Quite au array of legal talent was engaged
upon the case. L. s. Walker and g. B.
Eddy appearing tor the state, and E. l..
Waterman and l.. Nj. Reed for the respond.
ent. The proof not being deemed sufficient
Colby was discharged. II.
q ORWELL.
A boy by the name of Hibbard, living
nth h,.l Isaioh DartNar In Mouth
had his leg so badly fractured at the ankle
by the falling off horse he was riding
that amputalion was found necessary,
which was successfully done by DR.. A. 4.
Woodward, of Brandon, assisted by DIR. j.
s. Gale, of Orwell, on Tuesday of last
week. The boy is reported IS doing well.
The Congregational Sunday school pre-
Branch, on SUNDAY IasI, ",en du eleSan.
hihIe valued at twenty-five dollars, which
was a complete surprise to Mr. Brancn as
the purchase had been made entirely with
out his knowledge, hut will be none the less
prized by him. The presentation was made
by Rev. nj. l.. Severance on behalf of the
school in his usual happy manner, and was
replied to by Mr.. Branch as best he could
under the circumstances, being taken en-
tirely by surprised.
Our farmers are joyous and happy in the
prospect of an early spring, as the hills and
valleys are green, and wheat and oats that
were sowed several days ago are coming up
nicely, and cattle and sheep are being turn
ed TO pasture A. II.
CUTTINGSvILLR.
Business IS getting brisk again. The tan
merry of Huntoon. & Son is running with
full force of men, and they are receiving
quantities of hides and calf skiHs and are
making large shipments of leather to the
Boston market.
II. Todd has taken possession OF the
Mower farm, and has commenced to make
himself useful with the plow.
DIX. Butterfield. the new proprietor OF
the Union house is now ready TO satisfy the
wants of all that may come to his new
hostelry.
Business lively at the railroad station.
Maple sugar, butter and potatoes are being
shipped in large quantities. The agent,
Mr.. Loyejoy, is always on hand to give all
the information one may ask, and he is
kind, obliging and pleasant. J.
WEST WINDSOR.
Miss Cynthia Lampson was severely and
it is feared fatally burned on Monday, her
clothes taking fire from stove over which
she was at work.
Mr.. Adams, of South Royalton. has pur-
chased the store and goods of A. +. Robin
son.
Constable Willis arrested two tramps
Saturday, answering the description OF
those suspected of breaking into house in
Bridgewater.
SUDBURY.
Last Saturday afternoon as AFRO Brink,
wife and son was coming down the hill be-
tween his house and G. Landons, some part
of the harness broke letting the wagon on
the horses heels causing him to kick and
run away throwing them all out. Mrs. b.,
was taken up insensible and taken to u.
Landon's. DIR. Campbell was sent for but
being absent attending his fathers funeral at
Burlington could not be secured. Mrs. b.,
remained insensible until about midnight.
The next day she was taken home ; the
wagon was we'll smashed up. Mr.. b., was
not injured, the boy wasbruised somewhat.
The school in District No. 8. will COM
mence May 7, taught by Miss Ostrsnder OF
Castleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Mott who taught in
District No. 8, last summer and winter are
to work at Hydes hotel the coming sum-
mer.
Long pond was cleared OF ice April 10.
A. w. Hyde is having telegraph wire
running from Brandon ty his hotel In Sud
bury. p
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