Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07

me week rs Supreme Court will not be
through its work rs soon as Tuesday next
CALAIS. There was distinct shock of
IN earthquake felt last Sunday morning at
lbout twenty-five minutes past two clock,
1t Calais, the wave running from east TO
west, and lasting from five to eight
seconds.
The school at Maple Corner is giving
entire satisfaction to its numerous patrons,
he register containing the names of
eighty eight pupils.
Elder Davis preached u very effective
sermon last Sabbath, directed mainly to
the younger portion of his congregation,
but all could be benefited by observing
and practicing the excellent advice he
gave them.
CHELSEA b. Martin and his wife
returned to their home last Thursday from
a four months visiting tour in the western
states. We are glad to greet him again.
but sorry to learn that his health is feeble
and has been during the most of the time
he has been absent.
Friday, Nov. ID, was the coolest and
most tedious day Of the season. The south
wind blew tempest, with rain and sleet
filling the air. Umbrellas and fires were
in good demand
There are six prisoners in our county
jill. James Ashly and Henry Reed were
recently committed for IN alleged stealing
grain and some turkeys at Tunbridge
The other four are held for trial on charge
of theft also. Thieving has become a very
common crime.
John Parks has returned from Ely
having finished his long job at that place
lie is now ready to do any kind of mason
work at short notice, and ut II low price
lie keeps constantly on hand ready-made
mortar at greatly reduced prices.
Lyman Peck, who was recently com
mitted 10 Chelsea Jail on Il charge of rob
bling the mail. but discharged for want oil
evidence is now in Jail at Woodstock, OF
the charge of breaking into Royalton
Bank, being unable to get bail for 500. II
is reported that he has confessed the bur
glary, but duplicates other parties.
1t appears that we have sneak thieves
prowling around our village, who steal
wood, baskets, ETC., that we have left cx
posed. People will do well to be on tn
lookout.
There were unmistakablo signs of al
earthquake last Saturday night at about
, clock. The rolling sound and the vi
brations continued for some seconds.
The Congregational church renewed tn
practice of having two public services las
Sabbath. They have had only one during
several months.
There were fifteen persons blptised Il
the Methodist church last Tuesday, GtI
inst. The series of meetings are bein!
continued by the pastor.
j. F. Heminway had an OK killed las
Saturday. While going down hill wit
IL cart-load of apples, one OK bow cam
loose from the yoke, which let the loa
crush the other OK to the ground, in sue
IL manner that the owner was obliged Il
cut his throat.
EAST ELMoRE.-Almo5t runaway oC
cured while B. F. Morse was hitching hi
colt inJo his buggy 1t got frightened an
ran, dragging Mr.. Morse, when the co
slipped and fell, breaking one thill and tn
cross bar.
Next Reform Club meeting, Friday eve
ming, Nov. 1G. good time is expected
Come in and help us in our temperate
move. Oar motto is Charity for all, m
malice to none. y
The Indies Aid Society of East Elmor
will meet at Bro. Whcclcr'S Saturday, Nov
II. After that the meetings will be hel
at Bro. G. "a. Morse's through the winter
The Morses of this place have purchase
one of IIarrison's Portable Grist MILE
which they expect to have really for us
this week for grinding corn and rovende
Bring on your grain, and they will agrc
not to take moro than one-half for toll.
Quarterly Meeting passed off pleasant
last Sabbath. Bro. Smith, Of Elmor
preached very excellent sermon.
AS lie Roy Morse and Il. Potter wei
wheeling II load of slabs over the trest
that leads to the dump ut Morsc's 81
mill, the trcstlc gave way, and the DO,
were dumped down some fifteen feet in
the brook bulow-the load of slabs keeIir
over lie Roy. No one very buddy hurt, b'
Il narrow escape.
NORTH FEGRIsBUEGu.-During the pa
week, Hon. N. j. Allen has erected a she
adjoining the dwelling now occupied
Z. B. Collins, Jr.
Business enterprises and pursuits in tn
locality are very encouragingIy and activ
ly followed.
A good thorough and practical tinn'
is very much desired in this locality.
ME-. Aliens butter and poultry mark
the best in all this region, is very success
fully and literally palronized'
Fred White has Withdrawn his beef-c'
|, from the road, and we understand is to
, gage in business at Burlington.
J On Sunday morning, Nov. 4th, the
, port and shaking of IN earthquake exp
sion or something similar, were very g
orally observed in this vicinity.
During the past week, snow has fall
upon the tops of the mountains.
Preliminary arrangements are bel
, made for course of lectures during
coming months. 1t is hoped that a 81
| cessful issue will be the result.
! Edgar Haynes of Alburgh is expect
, to teach the winter school in District y
t 8. He taught very satisfactory school
t thc same district last winter.