Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-19

Sheriff Wallace of this place captured
the Bridgewater tramp named Pratt. that
escaped from him few weeks ago, after
he had arrested him for assaulting the
woman in Barnard, at his home last FRI
day night. He was examined at Barnard
on Saturday, and for want of $500 bail
was committed to jail at Woodstock.
BRADFoRD.-Mr. II. B. Stevens, while
scattering saw dust in horse stall for
bedding, was thrown down by the horse
and severely injured by bruises, and from
cuts by the horses shoe corks.
CHELsEA.-Dr. S. Gustin very narrowly
escaped what might have been serious
accident on the 18th instant. He was
driving down the hill below John Locks,
and meeting two teams, he turned out to
let them pass. Just then team that was
behind him ran on to his wagon, and the
two teams became badly mixed up. After
they were separated it was found that the
doctors wagon seat was completely de-
molished and one axle broken. 1t was
very singular that he escaped serious in
jury, as he uses one artificial leg. and of
conrse could not protect himself.
Willie A. French, young man about
twenty years old, is in a very low state of
bodily suffering. He was taken sick last
January and has been sick until this time,
having passed through severe attacks of
disease in various forms, which finally
resulted in the formation of three lumbar
assesses, the result Of which is quite
predetermined.
1.-The grape vine " mission circle held
missionary meeting and tea party at the
Congregationalst vestry on Friday even.
ing. the 18th instant.
Buffalo overcoats were in demand the
18th Of June.
Mrs. j. Underwood had the misfortune
to cut one hand badly n short time since
with piece of broken slab.
Mr.. George Blake, the Barre stage
driver, makes his head quarters with Mr..
E. D. Barnes.
The usual amount of Improvements are
going on the village, by the free use of
paint, new shingles, etc.
We judge that the Then fever has a
good deal abated, as many of the fowl
fanciers are selling their flocks to be sent
to the Boston market.
The whooping cough is so prevalent in
district No. II at the upper village that
the teacher has suspended the school dur
ing the rest of the summer term.
1t is reported that George Hatch, n
young man about twenty years old, had
slight attack of paralysis, so far as to pre-
vent his using his vocal organs. We are
glad to learn that he is rapidly recovering.
A petition for the pardon of ed )"
Brown has reen circulated in this place
and quite numerously signed by the more
influential portion of the community. 1t
is to be presented to Gov. Fairbanks for
his consideration and action. Brown has
been in Jail in this place about = year,
serving out his sentence for burglary, hay
ing been convicted of breaking into the
store of j. A. r. Corwin. The penalty
that was rendered by the court was a fine
of five hundred dollars, and he was to
stand committed till it was paid. He no
doubt will soon be, if not already, dis,
charged from the custody of the jailer.
North FERRISBURGH.-The past week
has been n very busy week among the
f,rmers-also one of great encouragement
as regards the farm crops, etc.
The politics of the country in this Sec
ton have been somewhat Interesting Ev-
identity, Notwithstanding the influence of
cliques or rings, a strong desire prevails
among the people that the best men shall
be elected to hold the several offices.
Our people would wish that our towns
man and neighbor, Hon. N. j. Allen, may
no. only receive the nomination but also
the election of county senator at the APP
preaching convention and election.
Mrs. Hammond is expected to preach
ut the Nj. f. church at this place on Fri
day evening of the present week.
The good templars of this place will
hold at their hall on Saturday evening of
the present week II strawberry festival, at
which the public are invited to be present.
The services at the NJ. Z. church on
Sunday were of peculiar interest, rs at the
close of the sermon several infants or
small children were brought forward 10
the altar and received at the hands of our
pastor the rite of baptism; also several
adults were baptized.
The attendance ut the NJ. F. Sunday
school on Sunday was one hundred and
sixty; the penny collection ut the same
was one dollar and twenty. eight cents.
NoRTHFIELD. -Beedle's Swiss Bell Ring
ers are to appear at Concert Hall Saturday
evening, June %. The many friends OF
Miss Ila Marsh should not fail to be present
and listen TO her almost matchless singing
Besides, the entertainment throughout is
irst-class and decidedly heightened There
is nothing gross CT low about the perform
ance. The comic part is not of the flat
and himsy kind.
NORTH MONTPELIER. Rev. E. N. Morse
is to preach in the school house in district
No. IL. Sunday, June 30th, at the usual
hour.
S. S. Macomber, Esq, from the land OF
Sodom, has moved into town near the
Four Corner school house, where those in
need CT legal advice or of getting insured
will always find him ready and willing to
lend a helping hand.
The people at the school house in dis
trict No. II, were much pleased in seeing
several new faces at meeting last Sunday.
There seems to be better days in store for
Sodom.
Mrs Lester Warren of this place. and