News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-02-21

of W. D. Bronson, of East Hardwick
''Comet," fine specimen of jersey
stock from ''Prince B."
One of r. G.. Hills Portuguese mer
put his hand on a circular saw the
other day. DIR. Rublee fixed him up
by taking off what there was left OF
the index finger.
The lecture by Mrs. Tracy Cutler
at the Methodist chapel Monday eve,
ming was listened to by large audi-
ence. Mrs. Cutler is an earnest and
efectual speaker.
Collector Brigham has swept the
boards. In other words, all Town
and State school taxes, except abate-
ments, for 1888 are paid. ''Elisha'
is happy, and he has right to be.
W. S. Allen returned from Texas
last week and is spending few days
among his friends and acquaintance.
'Win" tips the. scales at 200 and
looks as if he would hold his ground
anywhere.
l.. F. Mayo will sell at auction at
his place on Laport road, on Satur-
day, March 1, 1884, his stock and
farming tools, including a quantity of
household furniture and other articles.
See posters.
School at the Academy opened to-
day "Wednesday with same instruc-
tors. The attendance is encouraging.
Prof. Wilson is giving general salts
faction, and the same may be said for
his assistants.
Mr.. Lucius Colburn, an amateur
lecturer, will speak in Noodward's
Hall next Sunday, February "a, fore
noon and afternoon, at the usual
hours. Mr.. Colburn is a growing
man of talent and we hope he will be
encouraged by a good audience. D.
V. W. Rand, having sold his farm,
will now dispose of his personal prop
erty at public auction on the premis-
es. February p, 1884, commencing
at 8 o'clock A. NJ. He offers cows,
horses, farming tools, household fur
niture and things generally that peo-
pie want. See posters.
The pupils in Miss SpauldiDg's de-
partment at the Academy who had no
marks in the register during the win
ter term are: LA Niles, Louis Perry
and Hattie Utton. Those having but
a half days absence, Willie Utton
and Daniel Noe. Those not over
two days absent, Charlie Boynton and
Sadie Rublee.
NoTICE.--The temperance legal
voters of the town of Morristown are
hereby notified to meet at the Grange
Hall in Morrisville on Monday, Feb.
%, at o'clock P. NJ, for the pur-
pose of electing five delegates to at
tend the county temperance conven-
ton to be holden in Morrisville Feb
ruary &c at l o'clock P. NJ.
PER ORDER Town COMMITTEE.
The Band announce a grand con-
cert for the evening of the 9th. The
programme will consist of band, Or
chestra and vocal selections, with
trombone, violin and coruet solos, etc.
See posters for complete programme.
1t has been some time since the Band
has asked for our patronage, and as it
is an institution in which we are all
interested, and in view of the no.
ticeable progress made, may well
feel proud, let us show our APP
probation and good will by favoring
them with liberal house.
John Amadon and wife, of Eden.
were brought before Justice Cady
on Saturday last on complaint that
Mrs. Amadon had ''peppered" one
Fremont Boyen, with the contents oil
shot gun, while he was crossing land
owned by AmadOn, and that Mr. Am
idon had raised an axe with the
avowed purpose of staying said Boyed
at the same time and place. People
ND that way say they shall not pass
Judgment on the Amadons just yet
They are spoken well OF. Both MIR
and Mrs. Amidon were bound owe
in the sum OF 500 each, Francis
Lock, of North Hyde Park, becom
ing surety.
Believing that no man should labo
on the Sabbath day, and having beef
urged by many Of my customers t.
do so. | have concluded to close m.
shop Sundays, and after this date nj
work will be done by me on that day
/ am aware that this IS breaking owe
a long established custom and that, t.
some extent. | may be the loser there
by in dollars and cents. Neverthe
less have determined to do so.
shall be glad of such encouragement
as the public feel inclined to give
My shop will remain open Saturda.
nights as late as II o'clock, if neces
sarv, to accommodate my customers
T.. s. ROBINSON.
February 20, 1884.
The preparations for the socia
dance and promenade at Town Hal
on Friday evening next are progress
ing finely and all indications point t
a most successful and pleasant occa
sion. The new hard wood floor
down and is the proper thing.
will be oiled and waxed. Three ne'
chandeliers, given by Messrs. Powers
Gleed and Hendee, will shed ligt
mon this and all other occa
sions. The Morrisville Band will b
present and furnish music for th
grand march, which will be the intro
ductory exercise of the evening. At
mission to the hall, 80 cents per cot
pie; to supper, 81 per couple. Chi
dren accompanying parents admitte
free. 1t should be remembered thf
the entire net proceeds of this ente
tainment are To be devoted to the in
provements made to the Town Hall.
in. Warner Post No. A, @. A
r.. CT Morrisville, received a circul'
from Il. L. Lee Camp No. /, Coz
federate Veterans, Of Richmond, Va
and replied as follows;
WORTHWHILE, VT, Feb. 8, 1884.
R.H. For. Esq, Chairman Of Commit
r.. e. Lee Camp, No. 1, q. y, nc
nlOHd, Va -
AtaT regular meeting of j. NJ. Warne
Post. No. 4. g. a. L.. Department
Vermont. held last evening at our hea
quarters. | was instructed, by vote OF Il
Post. to reply TO your circular OF Jan
ary 8. 1884.
Therefore. in fulfillment of said vot
It's with pleasure that L extend TO u