Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-02


utes by another. which for severity and
the amount of water shat fell in half an
hour has not been equaled for a long term
of years. The wind blew perfect tenn
pest, prostrating great amount of fence.
The fields were flooded. and upland that
was planted required to be re-seeded,
while immense damage was done to the
highways. The lightning struck a tree in
w. H. Ii. Halls pastur. about one.fourth
of mile from the village.
Saturday, the goth of May. was observ-
ed as Decoration day. Waterson Post.
G. A. R., met in the morning at Capt.
Halls and then proceeded with their flora
offerings to the different cemeteries in the
town and decorated the graves of their
fallen comrades. A splendid dinner was
furnished for the post by the citizens on
the West Hill, and Rev. D. Kilburn Of
that place delivered an eloquent address
under canvass in the cemetery near the
Union church. In the evening of Sabbath,
the 50th, Rev. E. +. Herrick delivered
memorial address in the Congregational
church. We were not able to be present,
but learn that the address was all that
could be expected or desired.
The most refreshing and acceptable rain
fell on Sunday and Sunday night, thor
oughly soaked the ground and insured a
good hay crop beyond a doubt.
Surveyor Dutton has thoroughly repair
ed the extensive side walks in this village,
for which he will receive the gratitude of
pedestrians.
The selectmcn have greatly improved
the Court House bridge, so called, by
making it about twice its former width,
and thereby removing the danger of COLI
sion of teams that existed before.
DR.. S. Gustin was thrown from his
wagon last Friday in very violent man
ner while passing down the hill just south
of David Emery's, caused by the stumbling
and falling of his horse. AS result, the
doctor was badly bruised, and the shafts
and the cross bar to the wagon were
broken.
Grasshoppers have made their appear
ance in full force in the west part of the
town and threaten even greater ravages
than in previous years.
We hear complaints that the dogs are
doing much damage among the focks OF
sheep.
NoRrHFIELD.-Un many of our
neghboring towns, no general observance
was made of Decoration day by our cti.
zens, still the graves of our noble soldiers
were not forgotten nor neglected. In the
morning the brass cannon on Universi J
Hill spoke, in prolonged thunder tones,
that d'y of military importance had
come. Elmwood cemetery was first Wis
tied by the cadets of the university anG
the Grand Army Post, accompanied by =
few citizens. The graves of thirty five
soldiers were visited and tokens of kline
remembrance left, the grave of Gen
Jackman being the last one decorated
There was left profusion of floral offer
ings and wreaths and crosses of mingled
flowers and evergreens. Three voleys
were also fired by The cadets over the spot
Brief remarks were made by the princi
pal of our graded school, Mr. Shaw. Tht
Catholic burial ground was next visited
after that the cemetery at the center. Rev
Mr.. Bartlett spoke briefly to those il
attendance. The last cemetery visited wa
that at Gouldsvile. DR.. Nichols, rs M Is
ter of ceremonies, called upon Rev. Mr.
Mason for a few words to those assembled
That inspiring hymn, I" My country, I'll
of thee" ETC., was sung in conclusion
The exercises of the day were very inter
esting and highly appropriate and shout,
have been more generally participated il
by those who enjoy the privileges gu
soldiers risked their lives to secure. Thes,
proceedings were held on Saturday. o.
Sunday ut o'clock union memorial serv
ices were held at the Congregations
church, in which Revs. Mason, Bartlett
and Worthen took part. Several nationa
hymns were sung by Il choir from differ
' ent churches.
NORTH PoNFRET.-Mr r. w. New to
has recently made some very noticeabl
improvements on his house-paintin
granting, etc.
The church society have succeeded i
making some necessary repairs and i'm
provements on the church in this place
/ and they will soon grain the inside. W
n hope new organ, perhaps a pipe organ
will be next in order. We know wher
+ they can make grand bargain in th
!. respect.
e Dana Cooling. who has charge of tn
1t post Office now. is the agent in this plae
e of Oak Hall of Boston. Call on him if 20
o want perfect fits and good bargain
clothing. rs we'll as some of the be,
: candy in the world. We know for "
Q tried it last week,
1t Our friend. Homer Vail, is as enterpri
, ing farmer as there is in town. if Eot
J. the state. He is now making great in
d provements by tearing away old fence
g smoothing off and building new ones, O
d pecially near the highway.
ID The potato crop has been spoken for
3 Mr.. P. Bug Of Colorado, who sat on pa
n waiting for them as soon as they came o.
ID of the ground.
k III. Paige, of West Randolph, forme
II ly of this place, was in town last wee
" and. we understand. made several org,
h md piano trades here and In Share
1t We think it will pay all who wish to pu
chase an instrument, or 10 know anythir