The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-28
Vicinity Items.


Fred Massticott Castleton boy put in
an appearance here not long since three
days and three night with Capt. Thomas,
the show with which he has been trav-
cling year or more, He is the most ath-
letic fellow you ever saw for one only II
years of age: He weighs 40 pounds and
will seemingly worm himself through
fourteen inch ring with perfect ease and
perform other wonderful feats too numer-
Gus to mention. He has been at it from his
cradle up to the present time. The Mass
ticott family have resided in town some
fifteen years and they are sharp from the
youngest even up to the oldest.
AS Rev. w. W. Foster, jr., was return
ing from Sabbath afternoon services at the
Congregational church in West Hubbard
ton two weeks ago last Sunday he discov-
cred boy twelve or fourteen years old sit
ting on log near the road reading Bible.
Mr.. Foster stopped his horse and began
conversation with the lad and after becom-
ing convinced that he was an honest boy in
vited him to ride home with him. 1t mp
perrs that his family came from England 10
Canada two years ago and that his father
died on their voyage and was buried at sea.
His mother is living in Chicago with two
younger children, she having left Canada
several months ago. The Bible above
mentioned was presented to him by friend
when he set sail for this country. He Is
quite familiar with the contents of the book.
Mr.. Fosters house has thus far been his
home, and for several days he has been
Frustrated from the effects of q severe at
tack of lung fever and is in a critical con-
dition at this time, under the treatment of
DR.. Edison. Mr.. Foster has done and is
doing all he probably can for the welfare of
the boy the entire community also take
deep interest in him and regard him as a
worthy young hero traversing through the
world under such difficulties.
A week ago last Monday the funeral of
a bright little five year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Tuttle was attended from
the residence of Mr.. d. H. Lake where he
died the Saturday before of that fearful
disease paralysis. Rev. Mr.. Foster oflci-
ated as pastor. Mrs. @. s. Sherman, Miss
F. Burt and Messrs Armstrong and Cole
contributed the music. Masters Bertic
Armstrong, Walter Collins, Ellis Northrop
they lent solemnity to the sad scene.
MIR, who is now living a retired life
in Castleton was formerly an extensive bu-
siness man for long series of years in west
ern New York. He manufactured from
greatest number however in one year footed
up fifty-three thousand. After all he does
not claim to be the richest man in the world
but he has good wife and they seem to
enjoy life.
That pretty pup-some persons pro-
nounced him precious pet-which an
swers to the name of Jack Burt was trot-
ted up and In to the town clerks office the
other day: he was registered on the roll of
honor as number six. A few illustrious
names preceded him and more will fol-
low.
A few houses have lately been searched
from cellar to garrett for stolen hams and
shoulders that were captured one night
from village smoke house but nothing in
the form of smoked meat Of any kind was
discovered by the searchers. We should
have as soon thought of searching Dea.
Merrills house we're he alive for stolen prop
erty as to look in one house that was gone
through by the party.
This village can boast Of having been
blessed with two model teachers in the per-
some of Miss Lucy Noyes and Miss Mary
Moody. The term of the latter closed last
Friday afternoon with an attractive exhibit
ton of youthful talent IN the way of speak
ing, reading, spelling, etc., in the presence
OF an interested audience. Dllbb MOODY
was the teacher of the primary department
of the seminary during the princlpalship of
Rev. II. G. Wiliiams. n. W. n.
ADDISON.
James Baker lad of thirteen, was acct
dentally SCOT by another young man named
VIM. Gaunya Sunday about noon. .Gaunya
was oiling Smith g. Weston revolver when
by some unexplained reason 1t was dts
charged. The ball entered the pit or
Bakers stomach. Medical assistance was
Immediately summoned. The ball was not
found. Little hopes are entertained of his
recovery.
YKRGRNHKs.
Charles Aim was time tried Saturday on
charge of selling liquor. A Jury was
drawn and the case duly tried. Aim was
acquitted. Mr.. Aim had closed his bust
ness in Vergennes and was about leaving
for Brandon when arrested. The case looks
somewhat like grudge, and is 30 consid-
cred by many persons here.
The funeral of Mrs. Cook who died at
the residence of Mr.. Fairbanks Superin-
tendent of Vermont State school last week,
was largely attended Monday. The SER
vices were conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Ed