Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-23

EAST CALAIs.-Mrs. Charles Dudley is
very sick. and being quito aged, her recov-
cry is doubtful.
Frank Marsh started for Montpelier ON
foot with double-barrel shot gun. the
other day. On his route going and coming
he shot fifty crows and four hawks.
A paper is in circulation to secure the
labor of Elder Forbes one-half the time
tue coming year in Moscow, and the other
half at West Calais. When the money is
subscribed he is expected to move into
town.
w. c. Peck has nice full-blood Jersey
bull, two years old, he would like to sell.
The ladies of this place will hold straw
berry and ice cream festival for the benefit
of the church, held at Goodalrs Hall, Sat.
nrday evening, July Sd. There is to be
prize cake, music, etc.
CHELsEA.-Hon. l.. G. IIinckley deliv-
cred An impromptu speech at the late
republican county convention, that was
one of the most eloquent and soul-stirrng
speeches ever delivered in this town.
1t was reported on our streets short
time ago that the Ely mines had been at
tached for some millions of dollars. A
Bradford paper has the following in refer
ence to it: Mr.. Ely of Vershire is sued
for S2,OO0,0OO by Il shareholder of the
Vermont copper mining company. on the
ground that the plaintiff shares were sold
at auction to Ely to pay assessments"
Mr.. Alonzo L.Morey is spending II good
SUN of money in repairing and reorgan-
izing his farm buildings on the east hill.
A. c. Mcintyre, formerly of this town,
was sentenced at the late term of the
county court to two years in the state
workhousc at Rutland, for resisting
sheriff while in the discharge of his official
duties.
The remains of Miss Hannah Hood,
formerly of this town, who died at Nashua.
N. H.. were brought to this town for
burial the 10th instant. She was about
70 years old.
John Broughton and his family of Tun-
bridge were recently badly poisoned by
eating the leaves of species of aconte,
on the supposition that it was horseradish.
Frank Bicknell, son of Elroy Bicknell,
died June Is, at the age of q years. lie
had Just recoved from a severe sickness,
but overworked and brought on relapse
of the disease and died quite suddenly
His death will will be II great loss to his
father. who buried his wife but few
months ago, and was leaning on Frank for
his support in his old age.
The Methodist quarterly meeting, for
communion services, was held on the
West Hill last Sabbath. Rev d. Kilburn
preached at the Methodist church in the
village, on an exchange with Rev. C. z.
Taplin.
S. B. llebard, Esq left on Monday last
on visiting tour to Nevada, to be absent
one or two months.
At the town caucus held at the hotel on
Monday last, L. G. lInckley, j. B. Bacon
and DR.. s. N. Goss were appointed dele
gates to the state convention to be held at
Burlington the 23d inst. Each delegate
was authorized to appoint his substitute.
Observation-Disclosures day was oh.
served at the NJ. E. church, the pastor
preaching an appropriate sermon to
the children from Matt. 1910. The
church was tastefully decorated with
plants, flowers and appropriate mo toes.
A concert in the afternoon, interspersed
with singing, responsive reading, address,
es, declamations, etc. A large congrega-
ton shared in the occasion. and the cxer-
cises Of the day pissed pleasantly.
b, c.
WILLIAMsrowN.-M and Mrs. John
Adams were agreeaby surprised on the
18th of June, the twentieth anniversary of
their marriage, by au expected visit
from their relatives and friends, number.
ing about sixty-tive. The day was fine,
and everything seemed to lend aid in add
ing to the pleasure of the afternoon. Two
rows of trees had been set out in front of
the house for the occasion, which furnished
agreeable shade to all, between which
t,bles were spread, loaded with the usua |
dtinties. After the feasting was over
while all were seated, the singers, who
had prepared several pieces OF music, fav-
ored the company with selection, follow
ed by prayer by Rev. d. Field. After
another piece of music followed the pres
entation Of the gifts, with excellent and
appropriate remarks by Mr.. Field. The
reply was then made by Mr.. Adams, sue
ceeded by other music. Mrs. l.. j. Mer-
rill then read Il poem given below. Ssv-
eral additional songs were sung, and after
visiting while longer, all were vending
their way homeward, having received the
thanks Of the host and hostess for their
kindness and respect shown towird them,
in the expression of their gifts. and also by
their presence at the gathering.
AN ALLEGoaIcAL POEM DEDICATED TO THE BRIDE AND
BRIDEGROOM OF TWENTY YEARS AGO.
sat beside flowing stream
Twas times swift flowing river,
GraspnE the blessings life had brought
From their great Source, the Giver.
glanced around far up the stream
A little boat was gliding.
Dark clouds had been above, arouni
l. But now they dividing.
Aud as gazed this little bark,
With motion as of pleasure,
Had Joined another little boat,