The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-01-28
Local News.

MIR, John Fleming is qnte sick.
We regret to learn ofthe death of
Mrs. Buel Preston, last Monday.
yesterday wss tho day of prayer
for colleges. 1t was observed to some
extent here.
M. S. Sheldon, Of Salisbury, last
Monday killed q half blood Devon bull
eighteen months old which weighed
GAG pounds. This is called a pretty
good weight.
The funeral of William Slade was
attended at the house last Sunday after
noon. Rev. NJ. Mead dictated, assist
ed by Rev. w. j. Tilley. There was
very large number present.
Yesterday, number of the ladies
of the w. G. II. L. met In the Good
Templars hall and spent the afternoon
in manufacturing garments for children
who without their aid would be unable
10 attend school. There are many cases
of need in town, and the ladies deserve
praise for their efforts TO mitigate the
distress within their reach.
We are pleased to learn that DR..
V. w. Blanchard is meeting with con-
tinued financial success. His inventions
in the direction of economizing fuel in
the production of heat and power hav-
ing met with the approval and secured
the financial endorsement of competent
parties, who have invested largely in
The stock of his various enterprises.
Principal Mead of the graded
school gave the school children .em-
perance lesson last Friday afternoon,
using Sewelfs fascinating plates re-
presenting the progressive effects of
alcoholic drinks upon the stomach to
illustrate his remarks. Some of the lit
tie fellows thought the stomach of the
confirmed drunkard looked hands0m-
est.
-Judson Landon, son of II. 1. Lam
don, of Cornwall. last week was show.
ing a largo horned owl which he had
caught in trap. The bird had been
Supping on one of Mr. Landon's chick
ems, and trap set near the remains
captured him. John Stewart bought il
aud the last we heard he was wonder
ing what 10 do with il. Later-Tht
owl solved tho officially by giving uT
the ghost.
"A directors meeting of the Addi
son County Agricultural Society wa,
held at the Addison IIonse, "Wednesday
afternoon. superintendent of depart
ments and town managers were ap
pointed and the 9th, 9th, and 9TH of Sep
iember next fixed upon TO hold tho mex
fair. The meeting adjourned tive
weeks, at which time the premium lis
will be arranged and Judges of award
appointed. Further particulars will b,
given when The arrangements are com
ple.ed.
by the kindness of A. j. Marshall
station agent for Middlebury, wo are
able to publish the following facts
Over GO loads, containing 1868 improve,
merino sheep were sent west an,
southwest from Middlcbury station
during the year 1880; this is an increas
of more than fifteen ear loads over th
years of 1873 aud 1870, the numbers il
each of these years .beiDg atont forty
five. Besides these large number O
car loads have been sent from olhc
stations in the state, some from ihi
county. 1t is safe 10 say our breeder
In this county have not realized les
than $3.50, 900 for those sent from thi
station aud quite number of very va
uable high priced sheep have been sci
by express also. Truly The sheep bus
ness is booming and our breeders al
realizing large sums tor their invss
msnts In their register.