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

FATAL ACCIDENTAL West Randolph
Friday, Mrs. Mary Ann Sherman,in going
down stairs, made misstep and fell kill
ing her instantly.
We are getting into the midst of the
sun spot period. and if we may believe the
sensational meteorologists, we may pre-
pare for some extraordinary phenomena
in the weather, accompanied or followed
& by famine and pestience.
The month of May, which ended with
Monday, was remarkable for its heat.
4 which, we gather from good authority, has
never before been so oppressive. For
VI many days the thermometer marked 70',
much of the time verging close to 9o0.
u At the recent meeting in Boston of the
& New England female suffrage association,
III James IL. Hutchinson, Jr., Mrs. Joel
N Foster and Hon, G. w. Willard were
elected vice presidents of the organiza-
ton from Vermont. and Mrs. Charles
Read, Col. Albert Clark and Anna M. w.
Chase members of the executive commit
tee.
On Friday of last week Charles +. Rob
inson of Montpelier fell from the trestle
of the Montpelier & Wells River railroad
in Plained village. He was tightening
bolt when his wrench slipped off, causing
him to lose his balance, and he fell nine
teen feet, receiving severe bruises. and
iniuring his knee in such a manner as to
make it very difficult for him to get about
for some time.
1t is announced that Governor Proctor
will order six companies of the Vermont
National Guard to Burlington, June 18th
and 16h,to act as escort on the last named
dav to the Army of the Potomac. Com
panies A, b, c, L, T and H of the First
Regiment will be chosen. Company A is
from Rutland, company B, the Barlow
Grays, of St. Adams, company G, of Bran
don, company Z, of Burlington, company
+, of Mortified and company II, Capitol
Guard, of Montpelier.
SERIOUS RUNAWAY AT WATERBURY,
I While Curtis Wells. cashier of the Wa
terburv bank. with his wife and boy were
riding in II covered vehicle Sunday, they
stopped at watering trough to water the
horse The bride being accidentally
pulled off, the horse started on run and
overturned the carriage. Mrs. Wells and
the boy were thrown out and Mr. Wells
d remained in the carriage until it struck 9
rock. when he jumped from it and caught
the horses head, stopping him before he
did further damage. Mr.. Wells had tht
thumb of his left hand torn from its sock
ct and one bone broken. Mrs. Wells ant
boy were bldly bruised and the carriage
was damaged
The memorial day sermon before Brook
Post, G.. A. r., was preached in Chris
church on Sunday by the rector. Rev
Howard +. Hill, from Romans ~ Is, "Bt
kindly all'ectoned one to another will
hr1ther,y love; in honor preferring ont
anoth,rn The main idea of the sermon
was that all men should respect the opin
ions of those differing from them in orde
that peace and harmony might be sub
served. 1t was applied to the COMM
presidential election with much earnest
ness. No partisan stand was taken by tn
speaker, who devoted himself through tn
whole course of forty minutes sermo
to urging all to take true, manly an
Christian course amid the probable eX
elements close upon us. The discours
was extemporaneous and abounded i
appropriate endorsements and Illustration
of the arguments by military language an
imagery. The national and state flag
were displayed in the church and patriot
hymns sung. The post attended and o.
cupied front seats.
At II regular meeting of Brooks Pos
No, 10, G. A. r., on Tuesday evening
June /, 1880, the following resolution
were unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That the thanks of Brood
Post are hereby rendered TO the ladies
the floral committee for their untirin
efforts in making that part of our memor
nj services splendid success.
Resolved, That our thanks are due Il
Rev Mr.. Fellows for the Grafton whiC
was so appropriate, eloquent and instruc
i've.
Res0ircH, That our sincere and heartfe
thanks are due the Rev Mr.. Hill, chapla
of the day. for his assistance in that
partment, and especially for his discour
on the following Sabbath, which compell'
all who listened to say amen and amen.
Res0iged, That we extend our mo
sincere thanks to Company II, Capt.
Guards, for their soldier. like maneuverir
and appropriate addition to our processio
Also, to the Montpelier band for exec
lent music appropriate for the occasion.
Also, to the male quartette which WI
beyond all praise.
Also, TO John A. Page, Charles
Cross, and others who furnished carriag
fol the orator, chaplain, committees, etc.
Resolued, That TO all ladies and gent
men who contributed to the success of
proper Observance of Decoration day v
owe our most sincere thanks.
AesotUed, That to the press of Montr
ner we extend our thanks and since
Acknowledgements for their kindness
rendering such valuable aid in editoris
and notices.
ResoLved, That we recognize the kin
ness of Hall Post of Worcester, for the
assistance during Decoration services
the graves of our fallen comrades.