Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-09

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celebrated at Waterbury. Preparations
had been made for good time and
arge number of the residents Of the vicin-
ty were early on the grounds. The Mont
oelier band and militia company arrived
IN the early train and were met at the
lepot by Ethan Allen Engine Company
ind escorted to the hotel where they wit
,essed the parade of the antiques and
lorribles." after which the procession was
nrmed, the band leading and the capitol
Guards acting as escort. The procession
proceeded to the park where a first class
ration by II. A. Huse, Esq. of Montpel-
er was listened to with attention, after
prayer by Rev. T. Trevilian. Hon. P.
acted as president of the day.
10 the afternoon, at Hotel Park, the greas-
al pig was let loose and its shabby treat
nent by great lubber of fellow who
didn't give it half chance" was the sub
tct of unfavorable remark. The foot and
potato races were next proceeded with
md at 6 clock mock dress parade by
The " Capitol Guards " caused much mer-
'iment.
The invited guests from Montpelier are
ligh in their praise of the handsome man
Ter in which they were treated and the
EXCELLENT tables set before them by Land
ord Bishop. But didn't they make those
ables look sickl
About fifty couple were present ut the
lance in the evening.
A lighted fire-cracker thrown into the
face of Arthur Newcomb, eleven years
Id. at Waterbury, Friday. ignited bunch
his hand. which exploded and destroyed
lis eyesight.
SOUTH WooDBURY.-Joseph Morse Of
this place has been sick for some time,
md is now very low, and considering his
.ge, which is over eighty years, it is feared
that he will not recover.
Joseph Benjamin of this place has own
ID the stage line from Hardwick to Plain
ield for two years. and there has not been
trip missed in that time, and but few
rips that he has not been on time prompt
y. He has lately given his stage coach a
lew coat of paint, which makes it look as
veil rs new. All wishing to, travel on the
lbove route will find II good team and
reasonable fare.
James Nelson, the butcher, is to make
lis first trip for this season one week from
lext Tuesday, the 18th Of July. He is
veil acquainted with the business, and his
neat will be neatly dressed and handled
With care until delivered to the purchaser.
None but first quality will be offered for
ale by him.
The city boardcrs are expected to put
in an appearance about this time. and stay
through the heated term" 1t must be d
ich treat to them to stop through the hot
weather. among the beautiful scenery Of
,ur state, and enjoy our pure mountain
.ir and the exercise that nothing bul
.ountry life can give.
WoRCEsTER.-Rev. P. II. Carpenter is
.dding to tie appearance of his place by
The erection of Il new horse barn.
The school in district No. 2 closed on
thursday last, after very pleasant and
,rotitable term, taught by Miss Jennie NJ
.ovell, to the full satisfaction of all.
Leonard Hamblet, in going into the
tall beside his horse received u kick or
he left leg, below the knee, hurting him
quite badly. and at the same time the
lorse stepped upon his foot, the cork cut
ing through his boot and bruising his toe:
considerably, making him quite lame.
Some evil disposed boys fired off some
ire crackers and torpedoes in front of tn
congregational church last Sabbath, jus,
before the close of the forenoon services
We hope they will be more manly ii
uture, and not disturb the services of thu
louse of God. The law guarantees pro
ection to such services, and it would b'
we'll to remember it.
Rev. c. S. Smith of Montpelier preach
ID at the Congregational church last Sab
blth. His subject was Christ as our Higl
Priest. The sermon was very plain ant
instructive, and fully illustrated by quota
tons from the Scriptures; text-IIeb. 81 l
Communion services were held in the al
ternoon, Mr. Smith, assisted by the pastor
Rev. Mr.. Carpenter. officiating.
Mrs. Amanda c. Bugbee died Of hear
disease, July lst, aged sixty-eight years
eight months and nine days, ut the resi-
,lence of her son-in-law, E. NJ. Hamblei
Mrs. Bugbee was the widow of the lat
Chester Bugbee of Calais. and had com
Worcester to spend the summer wit
ner daughter, Mrs. llamblet. She ha
been as well MS usual until Monday, whe
she complained of pain in her chest. |
the course of the day DR.. Hunt was Gale
in and gave her some resting powders
At night she retired as usual. and whe
Mr.. Hamblet called ut her room at !
o'clock she said she was all right. In th
morning when they went to call her
breakfast they found her dead in her bet
The funeral was the Sd. Rev. j. NJ. Ric
offered prayer at the house, when tt
procession proceeded to the residence {
her son, W. c. Bugbee, in Calais, whel
the services were held, the Rev. Mr.. Wa
rem officiating. this being the eight
funeral sermon he has preached In tha
family.
The Castleton normal school graduate
class of eleven-sevcn ladies and for
gentlemen.
RICHMOND BUTTER MARKET, July T.