Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-05-31


making sad havoc with his lambs. Who
beats that?
A newspaper correspondent is expected
TO De everywhere, see everything and
catch every item of interest afloat, simply
because it's his profession. But he can't
do it. His friends can help him, though,
by furnishing him such items of interest
as may come under their notice.
After many weeks of intense suffering
John Richardson, highly respected citi.
zen of this valley, died at his home at the
age of sixty-eight years. His funeral
services were held at his late residence,
Rev. Mr.. Clark of Bradford officiating.
He leaves devoted wife and five children
to mourn their loss, and also a large
circle of friends and relatives. They have
the heartfelt sympathy of the entire COM
munity.
JoHNsoN.-At the regular quarterly
meeting service, Sunday. May 2lst, at the
M. +. church and also in presiding over
the quarterly conference, the new presid-
ing elder, r. Morgan, did himself credit
and left a favorable impression upon the
people. We feel that like his worthy
predecessor, his heart is in the work and
that he is alive to the interests of his
dig trict.
The place belonging to Judge Nj. O..
Ffeath, occupied as parsonage, has
since conference been undergoing pre-
cess of much needed repairs. 1t shodld
belong to tho church both as matter of
interest and economy.
The pastor J. S. Topper resides at
johnson. and for the present supplies the
pulpit at Hyde Park.
A pleasant feature of tho last quarterly
meeting, was that the congregation upon
assembling, were surprised to see a new
and beautiful silver communion set upon
the table a gift to the the church by Miss
Eunice Dodge of this place. Miss Dodge
has long been an invalid, but upon this
occasion her many friends were rejoiced
to see her at the Lords table with her
brothers and sisters in Christ.
The religious influence at this place
scenes to continue undated. The con-
gtegatiops at the day and evening services
on the average in the M. Z. church.
equal to the comfortable seating capacity
of the church. A large number of COM
munionists were present at the last quar-
terly meeting and the hour Of love feast
was entirely and spiritedly taken up with
numerous and feeling testimonials from
beth young and old. More than four
fifths of our congregations at the evening
services and very large proportion at
the day services are compc 5ed of persons
between the ages Is and 80 years. The
young people of johnson will challenge
comparison with any community as a
church going class.
Observation-Disclosures the rain
butter camo in freely on market day;
price, from 20 to % cents per pound.
Many were the expressions of gadness
for the splendid rain. We have had
quito drouth, and this being sandy
section of country the hay and pasture
lands were suffering for rain.
Mr.. Boutwell,, the new NJ. +. pastor is
getting quite well settled. He has two
out appointments where he breaches in
the afternoon every alternate Sabbath.
Each place is about five miles distant, so
the preacher on Swanton charge has
work enough to keep him from rustinc
out. The Sabbath schools connected with
the church and out appointments are all
in good working order. The pastor has
class at the church and also at one of the
out stations. The church is favored with
four social services during the woek-class
Sabbath morning, prayer meeting Sabbath
evening, class Tuesday evening and pray
or meeting Thursday evening-all we'll
attended at present and meetings interest
ing and profitable.
WTLLIAMSTowN.-George and Carlos
Adams, also Frank Martin, are expected
home soon to stay few weeks.
The ladies of the NJ. E. society are
frightening up the parsonage in the way
of painting and papering.
Children's day is to he observed by
exercises appropriate for the day. A
pleasant time is anticipated.
There is no school in district No II, tho
committee not having found, as yet, m
experienced teacher. 1t is doubtful about
having school there this term.
Some Of the relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. George Williams made thom
surprise visit at their home on Wednesday
afternoon, the 18th instant, it being the
fifth anniversary of their marriage. More
would have been present, but for the
pressure of business. On account of the
latcness Of the season farmers feel that
they have not day to lose. However,
those that were there had very enjoyable
time; and though the host and hostess
were taken completely by surprise. they
did not forget TO cordially welcome and
entertain their guests. They were re-
membcred with gifts of love and apprc-
citation, which were presented with few
remarks from Il. II. Martin, to which Mr.,
Williams pleasantly responded, saying
that the gifts would be appreciated not so
much for their real value as for the motive
which prompted tho giving. After sing.
ing, prayer and good supper all returned
homo feeling well repaid for having been
present on this occasion.
WoRCEsTEn.-Arthur Emory came near
being hurt last week by his colt kicking
while he was driving it. His wagon was
considerably broken.
The funeral services of Miss Esther
Poor, who died of diptheria, in Mont.
pelier, some time since, were held in the