The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-12-02

"In the town Of Panton, Addison County
there were born, over half century ago,
three brothers, Philo, Philemon, and Rus
sell Bristol, each OF whom have since
married and reared to manhood family
of sons, who are remarkable for their
steady habits and sound business qualifi-
cations. Among them are farmers, pro-
dnce spectators, buyers OF hay aud grain,
merchants. aud jewellers. Possessed of an
abundant store Of Yankee shfewdness, it
Is said OF them that throw them up as
you may, when they come down they are
sure to strike upon their feet and catch
the coppers every time.
The family OF Philo Bristol contains
four SOUS About seven years ago one of
them, Albert, sought his fortune IN the
far vest one day while wandering on
the plains, near Fort Collins. Colorado, u
soniew hat singular accident befel him.
which turnel fortune in his favor. He was
suddenly ovcrlAken liy Que Of thess deadly
north-castCrs. aud sought shelter 10 the
sheds Of sheep ranch. When nearly
frozen. lie was discovered by the owner Of
the ranch. who proved b. be Vermonter
named William n. Batchelder former
resident of Castleton, where lac was at one
time proprietor OF large hotel; but meet
ing With losses, his failure followed, and
he bad subsequently sought and retrieved
his fortune ia Colombo. Mr.. Bristol en-.
tered his employ, aud soon became part
ner. When, later the partnership was
dissolved. Mr. Bristol entered extensively
into ranch farming, rearing sheep and
wool, until now, at "a years Of age he Is
the owner Of = sufficient number Of ranches
to keep $1,000 sheep. His ranch is near
Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, and he is
at present the largest individual owner Of
sheep ia the State Of Colorado, having
uow "a his various ranches 10000 head
From z ,OD1 OF these the present season he
has clipped 40. O0J pounds Of wool, worth
al THAT point p cents per pound. He has,
however. shipped the entire clip to Phil.
zdelphis, where he expects 20 realize 30
cents per pound. Ia previous years he
has bsen accustomed TO rent out his iiocks
on shares, the usual terms being. a. the
end Of the year. after first making all loss
gool. 10 divide oqnaly the increase Of
laml,s aud wool
Noah Bristol, the oldest son, an extern
sise hay and produce buyer 10 Vermont
wAs soon induced 10 Join his brother Al.
I bert 10 bis western home, and AS a result
the thriving t0sn OF Bristol, Col. named
after this family, las been established.
Noah Bristol Is now the Vice President OF
the First National Bank al Fort Collins,
and owns an interest ia several ranches,
ia The state Myrou Bristol. another son.
for many years a merchant in the City Of
Z Nergennes, VI, is also interested in sew
eral sheep ranches. and Is nov in Colora-
do. On Tuesday. November Esd, Judd
Bristol. ihe youngest so0, vho has been
for several wears IN Colorado, was married
10 Miss Alice Foote, daughter Of Jared
I Foot. substantial Addison County far
raer, residing 81 Cornwall, VI Mr. Bris-
tot, With his bride, started Immediately
for their future home, Dear Fort Collins,
where be has GA 3 ranch 1900 sheep. lao
head u cattle. aud 30 horses. Over 2,O0J
acres Of the ranch Arc fenoed and Is Keres
are under cultivation. From the mead
uws. the past seAsob, over 800 tons u hay
we're harvested All these sons have eom
meneed With very small bcginnings The
father Of this family resides ii Ncrgea.
pes, Va. where be conducts one 81 the
heading groeetY aud dry goods stotea ia
that eiiy. Abonl oace year he Fsslts hss
scus 10 Colorado. bat invariably returns
With his Iaith uushAken 10 Nefmoui - tie
''lsssi place 10 lave and die ID Asf
! lsri Hsaes.