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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-03-17
TO THE LADIES /!

VouR attention is specially called to my unusu-
Il ally fine display of
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
PANTON.

Quarterly meeting service was held
at the M. E. church last Sunday.
Prof. E. L. Hatch, of the Rutland
Cornct Band, was in town last week.
The donation held for the benefit
OF Rev. A. Osborn last Wednesday eve.
was success, receipts being $50.
Being permitted to attend the lyce-
am held at West Addison, and noticing
that jieretcfole they have not been spok-
EN- OF through the papers, we take the
liberty OF writing up an item: The
Iyceums are held alternately at the two
Lake street district school houses every
Monday evening. Owing TO the unffv-
orabe weather of last Monday evening
the attendance was comparatively small.
The question for discussion was "Re-
solved, that the present state of the ne-
gro of the South is in worse condition
than it was before the war in slavery"
with Milo Everest on the affirmative and
Scott Adams on the negative. 1t was
very ably discussed. The com mittee
deciding on the weight of the argument
decided in the negative; when it was
appointed to Chimney Point schoo
house next Monday evening. The qnes.
ton will be "Resolved, The world oi
the people are not progressing ply steal
ly. morally or intellectually. :" d. L
Taylor and Scott Adams, afflmaiives
NJ. A. Everest aud j. Tenbrovke, mega
tives. After the discussion of the com
miitee, the question will 20 before the
house. The question is one there Gu,
be much said about on both sides an(
there will probably be sharp contest
These lyceums have thus far proved botl
interesting and beneficial, and Civ,
every promise of proving success al
through the series. The success is owinl
to the management of ID. E. Taylor.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
YERGENNES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hammond are in town.
Both are looking finely.
Mrs. Fred Pierce is atJher fathers. DR.. J. W
oe,-making a short visit.
Mr.. Chas. Potter is about starting In the ice
business. and has already secured a long and Sc.
lee. list ofcustomers.
MIR. Hosea Willard is much better, and is
around again, much to the relief Of his friends
who have been much troubled about HE health.
The contract for carrying the United State
mails at vergepnes has been secured by the
Stevens House, and includes all trips necessary
to be made.
MIR. C, s. Murkland, OF Middlebury College
preached at the Cong egational church last Sab
bath in exchange with Rev. G. Z. Hall, who
preached at Ferrisburgh.
The "rich joke" about Windsor county pas
tor at the musical festival last week, Ia a little
damaged by the fact that the vehicle Q entered al
the depot was the Franklin House bus. Although
the bus had really been engaged for the funeral.
| as reported. tho mistake of the victim was too
natural to be very funny.
AT the annual meeting of the stockholders o.
the National Bank of vergenncs, Tuesday Jan
10, the following officers were elected: President
e. 7. Stevens; vice-presidcnt. David Smith; di
rectors. C. Il. Stevens. David Smith, Marshal
smith, Herrick Stevens, Thos. 8. Drake, chshier
d. II. Lewis; teller. C. IL. Strong.
AT the regular quarterly meeting of the Yer
gennes Reform Club for the election of officers
q. +. O. Kimball was elected presidedt; Georg
r. Nye. secretary; ]. II. Lucia, treasurer; Jas
Rock. J. Ii. Lucia, c. H. Strong. ways and mean
committee; +. y. Adams. L. X. Blakely. +. X
Haven, Ii. j. Parker. DR.. A. A. Arthur, visitn
committee. The meeting was well attended. AM
was also visited by some Of the ladies from tn
". c. 4. L., who were gladly welcomed by tn
club.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
.STiRKSBORO.

Tom Conner, who has been at work
on the Central Pacific X. II. for the
past two years, is home on vacation.
There will be a donation for the
benefit of Rev. j. w. Burgin, at o. ID.
Baldwin's cheese factory, on Friday,
Jau. 20.
Mr.. Amos Tucker has sold his
house in the village 10 AIR. VIM. Briggs,
in consideration of $500, Mr.. Briggs u
take possession the first of March.
The Free VIII Baptists are holding
II series of meetings. Not much inter.
est is manifested yet. Elder Fuller, oi
Huntingdon, was present Ia assist last
week. Elder Blake, of Waterbury, Ii
expected to be present this week.
Mrs. John Conner was thrown from
her wagon last week, aud broke one or
two ribs aud was otherwis Injured
The accident was caused BY the horse
slipping on the ice; both rise and
wagon sliding over bank about cighl
or ten feet high.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
WHITING

AS Mr.. Abel Walker was returning
from Brandon last Thursday, Jan. 8,
about 6 o'clock, p. NJ, a young man by
the name of Joe Cross asked to ride
with him. Or course Mr.. Walker,
having no one else with him, granted
him the privilege. Having ridden
about two miles and half from the
village, Cross said he guessed he would
not ride any farther. Mr.. Walker stop
ped his horse aud let him get out Of
The carriage, when he Immediately
caught the horse by the bit with one
hand aud presenting revolver with
the other, demanded his money forth
with. Mr. Walker having about one
hundred dollars with him, did not feel
disposed TO give it away in that style.
He Immediately sprang from the car
rage on the opposite side and came
around forward of his horse and took
the fellow by bis shoulder; Cross again
to Shoot him, but instead of
doing so, struck Mr.. Walker with his
pistol, or whatever he had In his hand,
inflicting a severe wound In his face
and nearly binding one eye. Mr..
Walker called for help, doubtless as
iOuOil no hC Wa1 uOto lilo Soti was
heard by young man some distance
away, who Immediately ran to his
Cross seeing him, turned
and ran away. Mr.. Walker then got
into bis carriage, aud taking the young
man with him, drove rapidly to the
nearest house and started man back
to the village to notify the proper au.
thority. In less than an hour the fel-
low was arrested and safely lodged iu
the lookup. His hearing came off the
next day, and for want of bail he was
taken to the House of Correction In
Rutland, there to await the action oil
the Grand Jury at the March term OF
county court. Mr.. Walker says that II
he had not iun away just as he did, he,
(Cross) would have had "terrible
We think, for man of his
age, seventy-ive years, Mr.. Walker
displayed good deal of moral courage
and fOrethought.
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OR WE'LL.

Ladies' society hold their annual
meeting this week.
Rev. Mr.. Lyon, of Benson, preach
ed at The Congregational church last
Sabbath.
Phoenix meeting next week. r..
A. Williams was reelected president
at the annual meeting.
A January thaw last week and
nightly cold snap this wceA, with Just
enough snow to make sl.ighin. barely
passible.
The week of prayer was observed
here and colisiue, able interest manifest
ed. The meetings will be continued
this week.
The "sociable" meets at the house of
NJ. j. Clark this week. A good time
is expected. A full report will be CIV
ell next week.
The church committee for the en-
suing Year are Ii. Ii. Young, E. NJ.
Wright, Dea. Henry L. Bascom and
Dea. Henry Branch.
--R. A. Williams, while drawing
stone preparatory 10 building model
barn ON his place, got his team into the
AXE sometime since. Happily no dam
age was done.
-LeDuc's MINISTRIES gave an enter.
Iainment here last Saturday evening
About Two hundred were present. The
tamibourine playing was very fine. The
parts were we'll taken and the enter.
taininent Was in all respects decided
SUCCESS.
AT the annual election of officers OF
the First National Bank Of Orw ell, thu
following directors were elected: j. l.
Hammond, Nj. g. Rice, v. Rich, G. E
Bush, W. Is. " right.
The Directors organized with the fol.
lowing officers: PRESIDENT, j. l.. Lam
mond; cashier, z. L. Bush; teller, j
5. Wilcox.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
CORNWALL.
The scarcity of snow causes jobbers
to wear long faces.

The scarcity of snow causes jobbers
to wear long faces.
Last Sabbath morning Rev. Mr..
Houghton delivered all excellent dis
course from Heb. 1l:3, which was lis
tened 10 with much interest.
Mr.. Amos Atwood has purchased
the farm owned and occupied by Thom-
os Bissett, and expects to take posses.
sion the coming spring.
The entertainment for the benefit
of the Ladies' Benevolent Society will
come of on Friday evening, the 23d,
at the school house in district No. 4.
1t will consist of dramas, farces, music
and tableaux. No pains will be spared
to make the entertainm ent q pleasing
and profitable one.
Last Friday evening the Grange
held public meeting at their hall, the
subject for discussion being on the
practicability of home manufacture Of
sugar. Many good hints aud sugges-
tions were thrown out, and much vslu-
able information gained. They plan to
hold another public meeting Oh the 28tl
with public installation of officers
The same subject of sugar will be open
Tor discussion. Tho public are earnest.
ly invited.
Mr.. I. G.. Wooster made wha
might be called good sheep trade las
week. Out vi thiriy-oue lambs, uttel
rescrving two Of ID rest, ne gave Il
rherbino & Williams, - their choice o
twenty-five of the iemsir9cr st twenty
five dollars a head, amounting to tn
snug sum of 1925. The bes; of thes
,au.bs were sired by Ii. S. Brookins
celebrated ram Ply Van Wrinkle. Evi
dent; there as money IN merino sheeI
On Thursday OF last week MIR WJoste
butchered three-year-old beef tina
weighed 1850 lbs. A big 'un.
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Court News.
BRJSTOL.


All over town. What is all oyer
town? Measles.
They say the roads are very rough
outside the village.
sale ofbuilding lot from Pat O'Nei!
to Calvin Myers, on Court street.
Elder Quimb, g lectures at the Ad-
Went church this week are attracting
full houses.
@. Z. Grover, one Of our boot and
shoe merchants, is talking of going
west to locate.
The children's meeting will be at
Mrs. Charles Smith, North street, Sat-
urday afternoon ut 2 o'clock.
Special session of Libanus Lodge
No. AZ, +. e. A. NJ, will be held ut Ma
sonic hall, Jan. "a, at 10 p. IN.
There is, or has been, probably one
hundred cases of measles In this village
and vicinity within two weeks past.
1t IL an unusual thing to see the
yard of the Bristol Manufacturing Co.
SO bare of logs at this season OF the
year.
business of all kinds requiring
teaming is dull. In fact all kinds of
trades are dull but that of the scandal
monger.
Those who have logs and wood to
haul live in hopes of having sleighing
sometime. We may have six weeks in
March.
Elder Bosworth holds meetings al
the school house In South Bristol every
Sunday evening; at the Prime school
house Wednesday evenings; at his resi-
dence in this village Friday evenings.
Edgar Myers got into trouble with
some OF the scholars at the school house
Oh the Flats the other day, and under
took to run the business himself. lie
was brought before the conrt and fined
$40 and costs, amounting 10 about SIS.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16

THE AUTHOR OF "That Lass o. Low
rie's" will contribute tn the February
st. Nicholas a story, called "Editha's
Burglar" which is announced as one of
the very best short stories ever written
by Mrs. Burnett. Though written
specially for children, it will, the edit
ors say, interest old and young alike,
by its plot, descriptions, and dialogue.
A little girls interview with burglar
is made the chief theme, and some idea
of the interest of the conversation NAV
be CLEANED from the fact that among the
favors which she asked, are these: al
you're going 10 burgle, won't YOU bur-
gle quietly 2" and "If you'd let me know
your name and address, Pm sure papa
would aid you to some other profess
ion." The burglar happens to he a
good-natured fellow, and only gives Ia
The latter proposition the disappointing
answer: ITO think o. me a fOrgettin
my card-case, an leavin' 1t on the nj
amer when ! come ont! might hey
knowed I'd wanted itW
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
BRIDPORT.
Deferred Items.

Deferred Items.
Several Crownpoint children have
died from the prevailing diphtheris.
Several teams have dropped through
the ice on the lake opposite Port Henry
but all succeeded in getting fshed out.
H. N. Sollace, assignee of Geo. W.
Kelch and Brothers, insolvenl debtors,
ffers Tor sale notes aud accounts in his
hands.
Monday last, B. B. Smalley. Esq,
of Burlington, purchased at ID. T.. Bar
bour fine pair Of matched bay horses.
in the possession OF " hich MIR. Smalley
can justly consider that he has secured
valuable team.
"A couple of young bloods from this
place went over 10 Port Henry aud in.
dulged in taugle.foot the other day
and on their way home stopped ut one
OF our schools and abused one of tie
pupils to some extent. They may gel
their names In the paper yet.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
Local News.

The winter term of college COM
menced yesterday, and most Of the STU
dents are back.
-Special notice is called to the new
"ad" of w. w. Swiney, in another COL
umn.
"A COW belonging to NJ. T. Shacket
died at the depot cattle yard, last Sun
day night.
w. s. Alden to-day attends the fu-
neral of his father, Mr.. William Alden,
In Leicester. =
-vennor, the weather prophet, pre-
dicted a tremendous cold snap about
Jan. 9-l5. AS usual, he lied.
Homer Hubert, who has been of
to St. Johnsbury at school has returned
home for three weeks vacation.
We are glad TO see that Mrs. Frank
Hunt has SO far recovered from her re-
cent serious illness as TO be out. Hope
her recovery may be permanent
Miss Townsley will hereafter bold
her meetings in the NJ. K. church, the
Court house not being sufficiently large
to hold the crowd. The interest seems
to be steadily increasing.
Mr.. c. S. Murkland, of Middlebury
college, occupied The pulpit of the Con-
pregaiional church Sunday morning
last, and delivered most excellent SER
mon.-(Vergennes VermoDier.
REV. Merritt Hulburt is to fill the
vacancy made by Rev. w. j. Tile.
of Brandon, who has recently seeded
10 the Episcopal church, until the sit
ting OF conference, next April.
The W. r. U. of Middlebur,
will meet with Mrs. Munroe, Wednes.
day P. M, January 2l, at 4 O'Clock
Gentlemen invited 10 tea ut six. Misi
Townsley is expected to be present.
I'VE learn that the board of village
trustees are to take action this evening
im reference to closing the Park House
kept by John Ring. 1t is evidentl.
about lime something were done I,
that effect, or else the place is mucl
belied.
The belt won by the Barnes Hos
Company, champions Of U. s., at Chi
cavo, is on exhibition in T. NJ. Chap
man Il Co.'s window. 1t Is of solid sil
yer aud valued at $500. The gold med
al to he given tomorrow night Is ais
on exhibition there.
Next Monday there is to fooi-rac
on Court street between George Irwin
ofOttawa, Canada. aud Chas. G. Wilso
OF the college. The distance is ~
yards. Irvine to give Wilson ten fee
and lie down. A lively time may b
expected.
We desire to call especial sttentio
tn the advertisement Of ID. M. Ferr
4 Co., Detroit, Mich, which appear
In our columns. They are one Of tn
largest and most reliable firms engap
cd In the seed bu mess In the Unite
States. and their seeds have justly carr
ed great popularity by always bein
fresh and Just as represented TO be
Our readers will do well to avail them
selves Of their offer to,send their beau
tiful Seed Annual free 10 all wishin
opurohAse seeds.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
NEW Hd VEN.

While Mr.. Knowles team was drawing load
Of wood across the creek last Wednesday. one Of
tie horses broke through the ice, and The other
me, being scared, jumped about so that the horse
vas hurt quite badly before IL was got out
MIR. Gove's historical lecture wednesda,
evening was fine. II gave good account OF
Columbus trials and discoveries. also the other
explorations and undertakings Of the Spanish
people. lie deliver ed it especially for the benefit
# the students but it was very interesting to N
The church sociable at Mr. Cowlcs' last Fr
day evening was a very pleasant affair. TIL
noiseist part of it was company Of young people
IL the parlor playing ''uur ministers cat" Il,
reshmcnts were passed around about O'Clock
and afterwards the money box. The proceed
20 towards buying an organ for the church.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
Notices.

kerosene oil at Manncy's.
Florida oranges at Manney's.
pop corn at Earl & Barnum's.
Sleigh stuff at Earl & Barnum's.
Diaries at cost, at DR.. Pumley's.
-walton's VT. Register, 1880. at Al
den's.
Lots of walnuts at Earl & Bar
NUNS.
Fresh oysters at Manney's 25 and
80 CITE. per quart.
Dodge is selling all kinds of hard
ware at Wholesale prices.
The best line of pocket and table
cutlery at Earl Il Barnum's.
The best two cases of candy in
town at Colby's dining rooms.
Everything in sheet mlsic and in
struction books at DR.. Plumley's.
Call at Alden's variety store and
see the organs he has in stock.
Smoke cubeb cigarettes for cold in
the head. Sold by DIR. Plumley's.
w. S. Alden will close out remain
ders of Holiday Goods at greatly reduc'
ed prices.
Remember H. B. Dodge makes
sneciality of carriage bent stuff, wheels,
etc. Ask for prices.
w. S. Alden has In stock, organs
fresh from the mandatory, which Tor
casb will be sold very low. Sold also
ON installments.
1t will be for the interest OF inc
purchasing public TO look over tne very
large, fresh and varied STOCK AZ Aioe"
variety store before buying.
Diaries for 1880 just received at
DR.. Plumley's. Call end examine be-
fore buying elsewhere.
Franks Backing, the only water
proof backing that can be polished, at
BecSwith g. Cos.
Call in at the Register Office and
see the Treatise on the Horse, men-
toned in ano. her column. Only 25c.
-Ladies' Beaver Button, glove CT,
Char. ,ois- lined Button, and Plain BE.
yer Balls, nice for winter wear at Beck
with & Co.'s.
"A new Estey organ will be ordered
from the factory for any person desiring
to purchase, for about half price. Only
one chance. Call at this Office.
ALI accounts due MS that are not
settled before February l, will be place.
In the hands of AL attorney for coliec-
O. ".
ton. GARLicK " "iLiiAMsoN'
j. E. Ainsworih requests an imme-
diatn settlement of all accounts. Thos,
left unpaid at the end of thirty day
will be put in other hands for coliec-
ton.
ADDISON AssocrATloN.-The Addison
Association of Congregational Minis
fers will meet with Rev. E. p. Hooker
in Middebury, ON Tuesday, Jan. 27.
W. w. WINCHESTER, Register.
ALI accounts of over thirty day's
standing must be paid immediately.
We have many such that are goi"t
into Q lawyers hands for collection ub'
less attended to at once.
SHELDON & Co.
Sheet music, music books and nu.
mel ps other goods in the line, at Al
den's. Cbcirs, churches, classes am
tes.i,.,s will be supplied on as favoro'
bic ttim ss Lai, Ue obtained in large
cities. orders b, mail promptly and
carefully attended to.
The annuel meeting of the vt. AT.
wood Merino Sheep Club will be held
At the house of Col. Edwin S. Siowell,
n Cornwall on Wednesday, Jan. 81,
1880. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, for the election
OF officers, and any other business that
NAV come before the meeting. All in
terested are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
EDWIN S. STowELL, President.
GEO. HAMMOND, Secretary.
Miodlebury, Dec. Is, 1879. 4wS9
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
3Nihhltbrrp Rrsistrr

The attention of advertisers is called TO the TACT
IN Al the REGISTER is the leading local newspaper
1 a Addison County and has larger circulation
in the county than any other two papers.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
LEICESTER.

"A sociable was held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Thomas Armstrong, on
Wednesday evening, Jan. IA, for the
benefit Of the NJ. X. church. II was 0
pleasant occasioh.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16
SHOREHAM.

DIR. VIM. N. Plat has been appoint
ed by the governor justice of the peace
In place Of Q. G. Rich, deceased.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16

church about two weeks ago. The
church above and below was filled to
its utmost capacity with people of all
denominations TO catch her words of
love and warning. The subject of the
evening seemed to be "Our great debt"
based upon the words GLOW much
owest thou thy Lordr One listening
to the speaker can but admire the clear,
foicible illustrations that so naturally
accompany her presentation of gospel
truth.
N VT. NJ. s. d. ASSOCIATION am
ht,al meeting of the Vermont MerinSl
Sheep Breeders Association was held al
the court house in Middlebury Oh
Wednesday last, Jan. IA. The secretary,
Albert Chapman, called the meeting
10 order, and read telegram from N.
r. Sprague, the president, announcing
his inability to be present. Col. John
b. Mead was nominated and elected to
act as temporary chairman of the meeting
and accepted with few remarks. Mr..
Chapman called for the report of the
committee on finance, which was pre-
sented by Mr.. Hammond, as follows:
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16

| CIIo vi titO nosOCtutlOu lOI tuC YEAR Gll-
uing: w. II. Rowsom and Dea. L. G.
Barrows of Mddlebury, Dea. Benedict
ii Cornwall, L. A. Doud of New Hav-
ell. and DR.. Bump OF Salisbury. no
presented the following, who were ap.
pointed to the Offices indicated: presi-
dent. +. A. Bond; secretary, J. W.
Lovett; treasurer, Geo. f. Marshall.
Business committee, NJ. b. Williamson,
VIM. c. I.angworthy, Dea. j. Is. Bene-
dict.
Mr.. J. L. Barker of Brandon pre-
scented the matt ui making the Addi-
son County s. s. Associa' ion auxiliar,
10 the Vt. State IS. Association, ~ iIeh
brought out remarks ifJm many uer =
hers. 1t was finally voted to leave the
matter unsettled until the afternoon
session.
The afternoon session commenced al
| 80 O'clock. After singing and pray
~, MIR. o. L. Mead OF Salisbury, gave
n few statistics of schools heard from in
different parts of The county, having a
Total membership of about 5000, after
which followed verbal reports of dit.
Iereni schools represented. J. l.. Bar.
ker took mp the first topic Tor afternoon
discussion, occupy ing some 80 minutes
IN his usual clear and forciblc mnnnei
presenting the claims of the Sunda,
school work in the state. We were
much impressed with his touching T.. T.
rrence To the blind mars address I,
Jesus. "Jesus, thou son CT David, hav,
mercy upon me-" AT the close of hi
remarks. voted to make our association
) auxiliary 10 the VT. State Association
The second topic Of discussion. namely
: 1.-THE seven years course of bibl
study ;""lhe results we should eek AM
expect" was opened by Rev. w. II
, Rowsum and Rev. T.. Hubbard. Ii wa
found by these aud the several discus
sions that followed, that some dIffereu
. ces Of opinion exist as TO the benefit
gained by such course.
The burden of the discussions SCENE
10 favor the system as system, bu
not to substitute such study with II
multitudes Of helps for tho knowledg
TO be, obtained by personal study an
D application. Some very instructiv
! lessons might be drawn from the FIRE
5 exchange Of ideas presented by the di
Z ferent members of the association
: These gatherings have been u powt
] for good among us, and II IL hoped thi
: they may continue with their influen,
Z on our schools and to cement that bon
/. OF union that already is felt among Il
: various churches of our county.
Il The evening session was condnc,e
Z by Miss f. e. Townsley, who continue
her work - commenced In the Bapti
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-01-16

Quarterly meeting service was held
at the M. E. church last Sunday.