The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1886-06-17

--Fieid strawberry shorscAi@ we're q
ihs ball al fars Jane "a asd d this dat
Are very plsnty.
--asv. Mr. Coping Of West Rupert,
expected 70 exchange puipih With on
pastor nsxt sabbath
Mr.. and Mira Charles Kent Of Illinois
Aoccm panied BY LADY friend. are reoen
guests a. G. H. Kent
Quite number Of The Dorset pecpl'
attended the celebration at West Ripper
las, rssk Wednesday.
Rev. Geo. Hsfrison aud vile Of Mil
ton. Conn. spent . day with Alsnsof
0sys family reccntly.
The many friends Of Henry Sheldon
Of Troy. are happy 10 meet himlhere. Iii,
son Harry accompanied bim.
--Thsnks are due the ladies who 20
tastsiully arrange the flowers each Sunday
making the house Of God attractive.
--Dairyman are not expecting TO &C!
rich this season. Butter and cheese ara
very low. grass in meadows and pastures
l. very plentiful and stock is doing
finely.
Il also notice With pleasure that our
people gro forming religious gatherings
10 different districts, too far away for chill
dren TO attend the village Sunday school ;
: Bible class st one point. Sunday schools
10 others. and preaching services 10 anoth-
or. trust it will be mutual benefit.
Beverly Cole Of the Salem RerisH was
In town on Monday.
The Ane rain Of Sunday has dispelled
the fears Of Immediate drought.
We are sorry to hear that Henry Bow.
en- has been again attacked with hemor-
rhage ofthe lungs.
Prof. Gilbert Of Saratoga Springs gave
. lecture at the Congregational church on
Sunday evening. subject THE Freedmen.
Mr.. Gilbert is colored gentleman whose
history 10 replete with interest.
Rupert sends Q. F. Sheldon and A. P.
Sheldon Is delegates 10 the state conven-
ton to be held At Montpelier June 10.
They 60 uninstructsd. They are Repub-
licsns and were appointed BY Republican
caucus called for that purpose.
The Centennial Anniversary OF the
Congregational church was celebrated
with appropriate services on last Wednes-
day at the church. At 10 O'Clock 4. NJ.
The pastor, Rev. Bernard Coping, &C.
by the Rev. Mr.. Pratt Of Dor
vet. Rev. Mr.. Grismer OF the Methodist
,hurch OF Rupert, Rev. Isaac Jennings Of
Bennington and Rev. Mr.. Peach Of Pawlet
'ntered the church and took their assign
ID places. The choir sang "Old Hundred"
md the pastor invoked the Divine bless
ng; Rev. Mr.. Pratt read from the Bible.
Rev. Mr.. Grismer lead in prayer; Rev.
Ir. Peach read hymn which was sung
y the choir. The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Cop
,ing, then delivered . Historical address
which was both instructive and entertain
ng. The church was very tastefully and
appropriately decorated with flowers.
Rev. DR.. 4. b. Lambert Of Salem, N. Y,
ffered the closing prayer Of the forenoon
ervice, and Rev. Mr.. Pratt pronounced
be benediction. The congregation was
hen invited to refreshments 10 school
ouse hall. prepared by the ladies of the
ociety. The entertainment was abun.
ant. tastefully arranged and amply served
nd ell felt on returning from the hall that
was good for them 10 have been there
i two o'clock P. NJ, the congregation
gain repaired TO the church where short
nd appropriate addresses were made by
Ievs. Mr.. Pratt and Jennings. Mr.. II.
!. Sheldon Of Troy. N. Y, Mr.. Arthur
heldon Of Chelmsford Mass, and Profess
Or Norman Wright Of Clinton, N. T.,
ave interesting remissances Of early days
the church. The choir fully sustained
. reputation - an important factor, not
My in religious worship but also in social
Entertainments.
PERU.
The road from Hspgood's mill to the
ishway below il now in first class repair
y carriage use.
Wet and cool. Well, the farmers .
ces have frightened good deal BY rea-
N OF the change.
Road surveyors are now engaged
ending their ways. A noble engagement
Ut hard on the wsyiarers in places.
AT caucus. held for the election OF
slegstes 10 attend the Republican state
invention, the following delegates were
losen: NJ. J. Hapgood and r. I. Batchel
II; slternstes. J. G. Walker and NJ. B.
yon. {
SYNDICATE.
One day last week BigeIow Still when
,der the influence Of liqnor wen: to the
,use Of bis brother Jerome Still. evident
for the purpose Of picking quar-
!. At all events quarrel was the re- b
1t, which developed into lively fight.
,me Of the neigbbors were drawn ITO ~ .
'ot and sent down 10 the store for Her
ut Bentley. constable, TO put an end to '
70 disturbance. Bentley attempted 70
op the fight when self cooking revolt ,
Y in the hands OF Bigelow Still was dis
'arged. the ball passing within . few !
rhea nj RenfiAv's head and vith,n = Ia =