The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-01-21

We have received copy of th,
Vermonter Almanac for 1881 issuet
from the Office of The Vergennes Yer
monter. 1t Is very creditable TO the Ell
terprise of the Vermonter.
Letters remaining in the Middle
bury post Office one month and no
called for: Louis e. Marguesa, Lero,
Taylor, L. A. Goodrich, g. Z. Graves
Lewis M. Pierce, William Mathews, T.
f. Robinson, S. II. Smith, F.O. Bnn
canhen, Erail Chaque, Noise Chaven
neau, S. s. Fletcher, Edward M. Ger
aid. Mary A. Aldrich, Anna Danelson
Mary Baxter, Jane Boardman. NJ. j
Barlen, Mrs. l.. III. Nottingham, Mrs
Nellie A. Kingsley, f. F. Clark, Molli'
Conner.
We take pleasure in calling atten
ton to the advertisement in our col
umns of the mammoth Seed House o
ID. NJ. Ferry s. Co., Detroit, Mich, The
most extensive seed dealers in the coun
try, whose businesshas beenbuilt up en-
tirely through the quality and purity o.
the seeds they supply and who have thu;
obtained the confidence of the public al
reliable seedsmen. Their seed annual
for 1881 contains vast amount of use
full information suited to all who have
a flower or vegetable garden, and can
be obtained from them free on applica'
ton.
The community was shocked
this morning to hear the sudden death
of Mr.. William Slade, which occurred
quite suddenly last night, after a short
illness. He has been in poor health
for long time, but had been able to
attend to his business until within a
few days. 1t was thought Yesterday
that he was improving. His disease
was consumption. Mr.. Slade was the
oldest son of the late Hon. j. M. Slade,
and was born in Middlebury and has
always resided here. He had kept his
store for long time and was
a successful business man. His family
and friends have the sympathy of all in
their loss.
The ladies' sewing circle will meet
at Good Templars Hall next Tuesday
Jan. 81, from one o'clock till five.
Those wishing to attend the Thursday
eve meeting can bring simple luncheon
for their evening meal and remain till
seven o'clock. The object is to provide
clothing for destitute families. Dresses,
aprons, stockings and shoes, as well as
hats, pants and shirts have already been
given out and several children are now
attending school that otherwise could
not go. The society appreciate the kind
of the benevolent people of
and vicinity who have con-
ributed and still solicit contribution.
There is now urgent need of assistance
or the poor and sick.
The Munger Street Lyceum met
Wednesday evening. After listening
o several declarations the following
question was discussed: That liberty is
greater incentive to action than edu-
,ation. 1t was unanimously decided
II the affirmative. The question for
iext week is: That the evils of intern
,erance are greater than the evils of
var. Dispuiants, affirmative, o. p.
Moor, ID. e. Boyce, G. G. Sumner;
negative, Frank Holly, L. Y. Boyce,
Oscar Hurlburts. The following are
expected to speak next week: Johnny
)oody, Otto Moor, G, Ii. Balm, George
sumner, Junie Mead, f. NJ. Rowe and
several scholars. Committee on mu-
tic, Mrs. Otto Moor.
Last Wednesday there was q little
awsuit, which for a whole day absorb
ID the intellectual activities of Justice
Knapp. a jury and three mental gil
Ints of the law, besides the attention of
! large number Of witnesses and spec
ators. 1t was over the ownership of q
log which most people would refuse to
,ay taxes on. E. w. Barney was The
plaintiff and William Pinney the de-
endant. Mr.. Barney formerly owned
he dog, having found him friendless
nd alone, and taken him in. Mr.. Pinney
laimed that he had lost the dog, and
ad recently taken possession. Mr..
Barney wanted things IN Statu quo,
nd employed J. E. Stapleton and c.
4. Wilds TO produce the desired result.
1r. Pinney employed j. NJ. Slade to
cep things as they were. After hear
ng testimony and arguments the whole
ay the jury 70 md themselves so hope
essly befogged on the matter that they
ould only agree to disagr e. Both
arties will spit on their hands and try
gain February
The Woman's Christian Temper
nee Union held its meeting for Janu-
ry, at the residence of DR.. Blanchard,
n the afternoon OF Wednesday last.
he meeting was opened by singing,
cripture reading and prayer. The
resident being absent, Mrs. w. ii.
SUTTON occupied the chair. Having |
)st by removal the first vice-president, |
irs. e. p. Hooker, Mrs. Hamlin was
lected in her place. Various reports
we're read and adopted. The report OF |
he missionary committee was interes- |
ing, being list of articles of clothing |
lade and given out since the last meet. |
lg, also list of names and wants of
cedy families. From Bridport came
he good news of new organization OF
V. c. Il. U. of twenty-five members
nth Mrs. Wincl ester as president. |
he new liquor law was referred to as
means of great encouragement. The |
ociety feels glad that there are true
men enough in our legislature to sup.
'ort such measures. The evening was
PLEASANTLY spent by the ladies and gen.
lemen present in CONVEX satlon, the
opic being Hebrew poetry. There
we're two verses of scripture repeated
which reminded DIR. Hamlin OF an Incl
lent in his missionary labors where a
dohamme lon was converted by hearing
hese verses repeated. The w. G. T.
J. are indebted to the gentlemen pres
mt for their instructive remarks upon
he above topic as well as upon tenn
'ersnce. X
DEATH OF CHARLES A. GoODNoUGH.ASS
I is with regret that we chronicle the
leath of Charles A. Goodnough, which
occurred at the residence of his parents
n this village, after an illness of seve-
al weeks duration. Mr.. Goodnough
was born in this town in August, 1881,
md was consequently in his torty-ninth
year. When about twenty-five years
Of age he went to Newburg, Ohio,
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