Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-09-19

Excursion to Plattsburgh. Saturday
Sept II, the fare 81 60. Quite del
egation went from here.
Considerable sickness prevails in this
section.
Caleb Pillsbury is recovering from a
long fit of sickness.
Martha Moulton is going to Taun-
ton, Mass, to work in a hospital.
J. G. Robinson, man of " years, is
cutting bushes and Sticking up the
highway near his place for the benefit,
as he says, of future generations.
Elisha Moon went to Montpelier last
week on business connected with pen
sion matter. The 9Th Regt. Vt. Vols.
held reunion at Montpelier on the
9Th inst, and Mr.. Moon met rs or so
of his old army companions.
IrasburGh.
The expense of settling difficulties by
law was shown last week by the Malen
dy-Currier suit which occupied six days
in trial and cost the parties about $500.
Add to this the ordinary expenses of the
court for SIX days, the loss to parties
who were prepared for trials with wit
nesses and lawyers and the value Of the
time wasted by those who drew no fees,
and we have sum scarcely less than
$4,000. The above suit is repealed, and
the supreme court will have another tus-
sic with it, when it may come back to
the county court for another trial and a
like cost. 1t is fortunate that the state
and Messrs. Malendy and Currier have
deep pockets.
There was an amusing incident in
court on Thursday morning. when lawyer
Burke of Albany presented his client.
DR.. William G. johnson, alias "Buck
Shot Bill" before Judge Redfeld and
asked that he, Bill, be released from
custody on his own bail, having been
bound up for practlcing medicine con-
trary to the statutes. Burke related
how his client had spent several years
in the service of his country, as an Indian
scout, and while in this service had be-
come acquainted with certain roots and
herbs of great medical value, which fol
humanity's sake he had used occasional
ly in this county. The states attorney
with a dignity which becomes his official
statue, replied that the respondent had
been giving pills, administering roots
and herbs and applying plasters. to the
disgust of the doctors in his locality
and against the peace and dignity of The
state. The judge listened with judicia
solemnity for moment, when he turned
toward Mr. Burke and asked if he ex
pected, in case the respondent was liber
ated on his own bail, he would immedi
ately return west and 60 to doctoring
the Indians. Mr.. Burke nodded, yes
The judge, without further remark, sait
"The respondent is released on his owl
bail. :" johnson, approaching the fore
of the joke, quietly walked out where b
could better mediate on the clemenc,
of Vermont judge.
Lowell.
Uncle George Avery from Kansas
in town.
The lawn party at Rev. R. Kings
Friday eve, was a success and nette,
the society about $40 This goes t
help paint the church outside.
Newport Center.
The friends of Rev. Ii. F. Austin ar
pleased that he has so far recovere
from his illness as to be able to resum
preaching here.
North Troy.
lthamer Hadlock is in Jail at Sweets
burgh for selling liquor.
Thomas Gilbert has leased his Yves
field farm to John Buck for two years.
DIR. W. E. Keith of Franklin Fall
N. H., formerly of this place. is in tow
on a visit.
Frank House paid $3.50 at count
court last week, for being too liberi
with the ardent. Frank will know be-
ter next time
Prof. James Whitney is to hold
musical convention here, commencir
Wednesday and continuing three day
Several musical attractions are adve
tised.
eStfeId.
Henry NJ. Doe has sold his effec
and moved to CRANKY, P. Q.
The school at the academy is in Sc
sion with Mr.. Norcross as principa
which is guarantee for a SUGGEST
term.
Hoyt & Wakefield have their star
mill on the West Hill thoroughly !
y paired. and are ready for taking in I
tatoes.
WeStmore.
J. Guild and family from CORN
have been visiting friends in this tow
J. G. Orne is qaarrying and prepari