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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21

usrturu u. uhtm'. hahN ah"ut thrrr
.r four muufh. ulI ha- h-su very .i,A
..fN uusuuuuIa Iut l. h.Ifsf uuN lir.
IIlrfI. 20 uINdtIi attended be-.
~.h.uI flushed iu Distract ". . con-
fI. leah. Nj. Nrrh luIdru. 20 lHN-
u..I. teacher.
Prank kbiisr ht. -Uus tu Hartford q"
.ss hI. hruthsr ehn las ts,u 49, 9th
D. srirf- AMI d.. had a rrhp-r 'aui b.
IL. III unrum.n-l-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21
uprOn

Jan. 9Th. To- Mr.. aud Mr.. Bennett
More. q .on.
Ia grippe IA. arrived. We don't like
IL. grip az all. We speak from expert
euce.
On the morning ~ the leah, the msr-
curry va. So b-low AZ Charlie. Chase.
.torv.
some 81 II. 4. Chase. crew we're driy-
"a out ~ camp by water Ia cur recent
thaN.
samuel sargent Ia. sent hls horse
HON. that b. took "a Boston with him
Ia the fall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21
EAsr nEaRoh.

The following officers were Installed
n an. lat meeting of East Hebron
Grangc,
Nast-r. 4. T. HuvSn.
tI,srsssr. ". n. Berry.
Isgturer D. D Whtnsy.
thspisin. IA. 4. tonant.
~trsarsi !. N. loung
A..istaut >tswari. 4, y. Ahsu-
TsvasUrrT. a. y. kala-isu
~srrettry. a. N. fexs
t.sfq kessI.er, IFastas Hayes.
T,.raaf,a. NJ a Berry.
Flsra Mr.. D. usyes.
o.~rs NJ N. D. Rsmsisll
Is.iy Assi.taut steward. Mr. Hattie y. fess'
H.R. Keen start. this week for Iox-
bury with his team.
4. N. Fogg Loot a lot Of valuable lows
BY the fire az Lewiston.
Farmers are busy harvesting their re.
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GIIEAD

4 thaN follows every snow storm "a
Car TIL. winter. so.vr have hut very IT.
tie shedding.
". y. a =. T.. Skilllngs have started
up their Mill for the winter. They saw
about one thousand rorl. ~ birch.
wv. Bennett will rui about two thou
.and a. hi two mills.
The wife 10 n. a.. Coffin formerly ~
thl. town die,l In ~helburn" on the 9TH
Fanny wheeler I. spending the win
ter With Mr.. George I. Burnmm.
This has bc~n . good winter for black
smiths. We have one Who claims Ia
have .hauene'l leo hor.es Va enc week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21
ALBANY

Many IL our people are sick With IA
gripI. or q klndrvi disease; Mr.. lark
Mr.. Gla.. McNlllstrr. Georgia Blri,
Mr.. ". ". Rlfd. Mr.. !. y. Blri, Mr..
Mar.han, Ira snd Elmer Carmel, aud
lat bat not least Jo."ph l.. Rand Who Y.
very low and a gryat sufferer.
Luke Morr aud charlie. Becker arr
quite lame a. the result ~ carrlcs. hand
ling the axe.
W.. A.plnNali !. ou the mall route
agalu.
January thaws afe quite common.
n. ~. Wilbur Las sold ten or twelve
ton. 20 hay At l.ynchyillr At sig PER ton
delivered.
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annMAEIIIn

IN. cold wave Ia. come sui gon" AMI
t"-,ii, .Me-in~.'iayI Il l. raining.
The slsighing :. fnr.
I,s,. ~. Y. Emmon. has ,c-n quite
.i,k Tor q S~,k from the effects IT = had
cold
vulir q number In aud sruund ~" VII
lagv ar. suffering from What they claim
i. Ia gripT~. bat nu serious cas"s as vet.
Edmond Blak~ fell from hay .cai'
fold ani .prain-,i hi. ankle.
Mi. .-urgi~ Eaton has gone 9" ~ie"p
Fali. o. attend .ciool during the winter.
The n. l.. :. q. met With Me. rrrtlr
Hakr lursiay sNrnlng.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21

NJ sc. Marble a.. h.rn down frum
d. uo..l. fora fru days. IL rvt.orts
fhlt motive outstanding the snnv l. thin,
Ia.frr 3 Marble have g,,si Rad o.
tr,.r landing. anil during the vork viii
hive sis,ut tNrutt team. drawing o. thr
river Thry haze ai-Hut two million to
20 auf this winter
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RosnuRY

The man Who stretched oui hi. hog .
mIli on a hoard. aud Jaw that We should
have an open winter eau now say IL
told YOU 40"
Foster a Marble have few teams
drawing log. Ia the river on a bob.lci'
The frequent thaw. make " very tii.-
couraging Tor the lumbernen.
y. \. Porter. E.q., l. the .caler Tor
Foster a Marble now for the third WIN
ter.
John Reel la. bought pair Of oxen
aud I. drawing hi. poplar Ia the river.
Gcorg, u. staple. !. smart enough "a
put hi. luml-r GA the stream snow az
M snow. IIe 1. doing a big business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21
SUMNER.

The circle have planned for an enter
tainment and oyster supper Ia be held at
the Morrill, school house Thursday even
Ing, January 30th. The proceeds to aid
In purchasing an organ for the Sabbath
school. All are Invited 10 be present.
Alvin Dotsn Of North Turner Was In
town recently.
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1Asr MA1IRroRp

vi. Lizzie iAs.ell. ~ NORWAY Lake,
clo.s-i her sccond term In ih" Ncintir"
pi.trict January II.
william Ilodglon. ~ LEWISTON. u We
ting hi. cousin. Charles u, llolgion.
\ nic- looking dog, brindle'l With
.ome white on breast, and weighing
al.1ui eighty pounds, Ia. b~"n Ia thl. w
Guilty ."ne time. Wears a good collar.
We presume the owner would D" glad Ia
Ind him.
Charles brown has Engaged o. cut on"
hundry,i corl. ~ wooi Cor Gcorgs Walk
~. IL hlrv. men o. help him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21

rrutsbl, uo hou.r in thisor anv cuun-
fr,. 90 th- oI vorii a.. r-,iuov'i Co -
.t.frm thr Manufacture anil salr 20
mfu.iur, tua mUrr Rltnnrvi stage of
Isrf.stIun than can hr tuuui si lainr's
Mmfury Company, hostnn. u l.
r.r,r'.us huv .ugh dus gu,,ls can p.
IurtsI IN sn Itfir rttsi.
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rAsr RFrrEI

m No. Kan au.i eifr .Irut co. sabbath
.. I.ru II humr Iu sumfUrl.
v-. 81 wight D.. ,'"s'i Dor
..f...I and Of. spending frs ib1. at h'r
..I E.u. Iu thi. raDr.
NJ swan ryl,uiI, Visited irisuis ai
Waterford
FrrIt. Bean I.ht WurA Coz lrh'ris
Manufacturing Company, l",kr.. Mile.
INF. Es.r.I. If lumr.
I.-,u. rrlH b.. af vurk Surviving
..r...r fHr E-rUu NIL. ,nmrsu,, y. %.
II.rlm nt thF .,h.s'I hHusr TUESDAY
evening. Itnlhrt .lsf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21

While 10 work In the harm "Wednesday q.
NJ. a.. n. llammoui reviewed a blow
shigh hrpkr uus ~ ths metaCaual t,ones
q tts right hani. The hand Sas drvss-
% pa ~. Rounds. aud .. doing sell
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21

The haui viii mo,t again a The brick
..huol house next saturday evening.
ana a full atteulancv .. essential. a. Inn
f..rttnt arrangements arv o. D. ma,lr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21

Prank \. nhtyer snd T,mothy ".
tIsa.hy Wsrv ca saturday drawn a.
urur. Cor the February term "a cOurt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21

Geo. watkins, Of Portland, Va. a,
plris "Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21

Nj. Mary NndrcSs gces o. Briilgton
Academy thls week foe the spfing term.
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Nau Iour Know vhat cooi ,ni ,r,-
rHp..iI .uap q. until 1uu ace Hu..rI..
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The oxford nemocrat
ION THE HILL.
nIRTCnlE

tIr.i Rsrfi.t Churvh EsY. a. =. weiTs. Pa.
- FrtafkinE sFNrY ~uutiaY "a N a. - ~uulltl
..t..,i sfilN Sshlssih tfsuinE ~srti0s az
- Prayer Nestings fhurs.isF lfsuibss a
HIra
ru.,sr.aH.t Charyt san.isy seh.-si ever
.aniay attfN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1890-01-21

Don't take our .sy 80, bu, buy a cake
~ brussels soap.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
CORN WALL.

Mr.. and Mrs. b. Williamson have re-
turned home, after an absence of several
weeks, which they have spent on their
rancho in Texas and visiting friends in
the West.
The many friends of f. ID. Pritchard
will be panied to learn that he is suffer-
ing from cancer on his jaw. This is
the third of them he has had within a
year, two of which have been removed.
The Cornwall Young Mems Debating
society will hold its first debate of the
season at the town hall on Monday even
ing, Dee. 10. The resolution. THAT the
printing press has been greater benefit
to mankind than the steam engine, will
be discussed by c. ii. Lee and Il. X. Rob-
bins for the affirmative and by ii. Van
cleft and W. III. Matthews for the mega
tive. The public are invited to attend.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
Proof of VIII of w. A. Tyrel.
CSTATE OF VERMONT-District ofAd-

Be ii remembered that at a session of the
Probate Court holden at Middlebury within
and tor said District on the 9th day December,
A. ID. 1890,
Present, Hon. James NJ. Slade, Judge.
Whereas, "A certain instrument in writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament OF W. \. Tyrel, late OF Middlebury,
in said District deceased, having been this
day presented to said Court for Probate, and
duly filed in the Registers Office Therefore,
il is ordered, that all persons interested in
pear before said Court, at the Probate office
In Middebury in said District on the Goth day
of December, A. ID. 1880. nj 10 O'Clock n. M,
by publication of this order three weeks sue
cessively previous thereto IN the Middlebury
Register, a newspaper printed at Middlebury
aforesaid, to show cause II any they may
have why said instrument in writing should
not be proved and allowed, as the last will
and testament OF the said deceased.
BY order OF the Court
so Attest, JAMES NJ. sLADE, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
GOSHEN.

Peter Blodgett has moved back here
and is working for Jerry Trombly.
f. 2. Whitaker is in attendance at the
Addison county court as uryman from
this town.
Grin K Smith is now working for the
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Co.
in Brandon.
1t is very cold weather with little
snow. The mercury was six below zero
Tuesday morning, Dec. =.
\ Quarterly meeting was held at the NJ.
EAchurch last Sunday. Presiding Elder
Webster preached an excellent sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Severy went to
Pittsford again last Saturday to see her
physician. She is better, but her health
is very poor.
The ladies of Goshen recently present.
ed to Rev. j. f. Wright and wife very
nice bed quilt. which was thankfully re-
ceived and duly appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chandler of Silver
Lake, Mr.. Ferris of Ripton and Joseph
Morse of Brandon were in attendance at
the quarterly meeting here last Sunday.
VIM. NJ. buttons son. Adelbert, has
been suffering some time with a white
swelling on his knee. At last accounts
he was some better. DR.. Preston attends
him.
There will be donation for the bene-
fit of Rev. j. >. Upper, Friday evening,
Dec. II, at the house of Henry w. Ses-
sions. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
II. w. Chamberln has made extensive
repairs on his barn. He aud his son have
purchased Il nice span of horses of l.. NJ
Baker of Forestdale to use on their big
Job on the mountain.
I Walter Atwood of Cornwall arrived
here last Saturday bringing intelligence
of the death of Sullivan Persons, which
occurred in Cornwall Friday, NOV. Is
Mr.. Persons formerly resided in this
town.
C.. F. Persons and son Fred, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles \. Persons and Mrs. VIM
b. Atwood started last Sunday to attend
the funeral in Cornwall on Monday OF
their father and grandfather, Sullivan
| Persons.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
EAST MiDDlEBURY.

II. F. Partridge is manufacturing some
excellent brooms at his shop.
Mrs. Augusta Needham is spending a
few days with her daughter. Mrs. j..
Needham, in Rutland
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Weatherwax have
returned from New York and are now
with Mrs. Weatherwax's parents here.
The funeral of II. ID. Maynard was
at the Glen House on Thursday, Rev.
Thomas Bell officiating.
Mrs. Viola C. Clark of this place has a
chrysanthemum potted in a large box,
which has opened 600 perfect blossoms
of lemon color.
Ross ii. Maynard of Boston and Lee
land Maynard of Springfield, Mass, were
in town to attend the funeral of their
father last Thursday.
William Chapman, an old gentleman
living on the plains east of this village
on answering knock at his door one
evening last week, was confronted by q
person holding revolver. Pointing II
at Mr.. Chapman, he demanded his watch
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12

and money, at the same time firing. The
ball passed by Mr.. Chapman and through
a door and lodged in the ceiling. Mr.
Chapman stepped back and, taking stick
of wood, succeeded in driving away the
assailant and closing the door. Mr..
Chapman feels quite certain he knows
who the person was.
At meeting of Needham post, G. A..
r., at East Middlebury, Dec. 4, the fol-
lowing resolutions, presented by com
mittee consisting of II. II. Ellis, Austin
Peck and o. II. Clark, were adopted:
Whereas, God in his mercy and wisdom
has called to himself our most active and
endeared member, Henry ID. Maynard ;
therefore be it
Res0lred, That in his death Middlebury
and Addison county have lost one of
their most valued citizens, a pioneer of
this organization and trusted member up
to his death-frst in every public enter
prise, outspoken and fearless in what he
believed to be the right. and always talk
ing deep interest in everything pertain
ing to the success of the G. A. r.
Resolued, That we tender to his grief
stricken family our heartfelt sympathy
in this their hour of bereavement, and
that a copy of these resolutions be en-
tered on the books of this post and the
same printed in the Middlebury REG
ISTER.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
MESH CORNWALL.

Sleighing is very good, so those say
who have tried it.
Martin Keller is very i'll with car
buncle on the back of the neck.
Miss Addie Pond of Whiting has been
visiting her friends about here.
Miss Flora Deane is in Crown Point
for the present and may stay all winter.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet on
Wednesday afternoon of next week, the
18th, with Mrs. Henry Currier
Frank Foote has new piano of excel
lent make and finish. He plays the or
gan at the Baptist church in very ac-
ceptable manner.
Several of the ladies met at Mrs. Ed
win jones on Tuesday afternoon TO do
missionary work. Mrs. NJ. Burton gave
blocks for quilt, Mrs. II. Currier print
to set them together and Mrs. Haskell
the lining, and the ladies assembled. tied
II off. and it is to be sent with articles of
wearing apparel that has been given and
quite a sum of money to Miss Mitchell
of Louisiana, coored lady who is teach
ing a school of her own race.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
NEW HAVEN.

Mrs. NJ. 5. Bird is reported better.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas son from New York
is expected home for the holidays.
The winter term of the academy
opened on Tuesday with a good pros
pect.
"Surprises" or birthday parties seem
to be contagious, as we learn of another
given to Miss Mamie Stow on Wednesday
evening of this week.
1t is hoped that the new church may be
finished by New Years, so the dedication
and installation services may be on that
day, but it is somewhat uncertain as yet.
A 'surprise" was given to jimmie
Davis last week, on his birthday ami
versary. A pleasant time was enjoyed,
we conclude, as some of the guests lin
gered till the wee sma" hours. a fine
collation. was served.
Mrs. j. \. Caldwell has gone to An
dover to attend the funeral of her sister s
husband, Harlow Mead, who died from
the effects of an injury received while
driving to Lawrence. He was taken to
the hospital In that city and cared for
but lived only few days.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
RIPTON.

Ira Boynton is in poor health this win
ter.
For the amount of snow there is very
fair sleighing.
School in district No. closed with an
old-fashioned candy pull.
Prof. Boyce of Middlebury was in town
last week surveying for Mr.. Bryant and
j. II. Gee.
Miss Chatfield, who taught the fall
term in district No. 1, is teaching in East
Middlebury.
Geo. King and Delbert Brown have
bought all the spruce and hemlock timber
on the Varney place.
Mrs. Sophia Bean died very suddenly on
the 9Th inst. at d. G. Bent's. She retired
in apparently her usual health, but late in
the night awakened the family and COM
planned of being sick. She died within
an hour, before doctor who was sum.
moned could arrive.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
WEYBRIDGE.

Mrs. Chas. Sturtevant is convalescent,
as is also Mrs. Ii. A. Boies.
Loyal Huntington is sick from rheu-
matism and its Accomplishments.
Mrs. Almon Clark's household goods
were sold at auction on Tuesday.
Nelson Merrill is fitting up the Boes
blacksmith shop for business this winter.
Mrs. Wilfred Genet is home from the
Fletcher hospital and is in fair way to
recover.
Harvey Adams is quite low. He is
suffering from hemorrhage of the bron-
chial tubes.
The saw mill at the village never was
in better fit for saving. Judge Hay
ward is running the business.
Services were held in the basement of
the NJ. E. church last Sunday and prayer
meeting in the evening at the residence
Nof Jasper Farr.
Henry Sprgg has rented the McClen
blacksmith shop in East Addison and
has removed there. Jerome Cole will
occupy the vacant house.
The NJ. f. choir, augmented by some
score of friends, held their weekly re-
hearsal at Col. W. b. Hurbut's IN New
Haven. They had a fine evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
ORWELL,

Sleighing is first class and is being
utilized by all who are in readiness to do
so.
A popcorn sociable is announced for
Wednesday evening of the present week
by the ladies at their rooms.
The Leonard saw mill presents busy
appearance, as logs are being drawn there
at rapid rate and large amount of lum-
Der is being turned out every day. This
mill is a great addition to the business of
the town.
The Congregational pulpit was again
very ably filled on Sunday last by Rev.
Mr.. Upper of Brandon, who also made
himself very interesting both in Bible
class and in general remarks to the Sun
day school.
The Sunday school rooms of the Con-
gregational church underwent thor
ough cleansing and frescoing during the
past week. The audience room is still
undergoing the same process and will
presently emerge from its confused APP
pearance, and, with its new stained-glass
windows, will present an appearance
superior to what it ever did before. Sey-
eral memorial windows have been promis.
ed and it is hoped more will be promised
before the windows now in process OF
manufacture are completed
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
County Vems.
BRlDPORT.

BRlDPORT.
C. w. Huntley is on jury duty at the
county court.
Mrs. Mary Fackrell left town on We'd
nesday for Rutland.
The several schools in town opened
generally on Monday.
1t is rumored that j. c. 5. Hamilton pur-
poses taking "A trip to Australia with
sheep.
A. w. Chapel, who has been laid up
for some time past with fractured ankle,
is now able to resume work at the stock
farm.
Reports of the weather continue to
come in, the mercury in different localities
ranging from II to Is below zero on
Monday.
The funeral of Russell Walker was at
tended from his late residence Oh Friday,
the 9TH inst, Rev. Mr.. Cox of Addison
officiating.
The frequent snow storms of late have
made good sleighing and the farmers are
taking advantage of this opportunity to
get up their firewood, haul logs to the
mill, etc.
Cushing Hill, who has been at j. II.
Howes for several months past, went on
Wednesday to Middlebury, where he will
make his headquarters for time at the
Addison House.
The ice in the lake was broken up last
week Wednesday by Il steam tug going
south, but the gap thus made rapidly
closed again and teams began to cross at
Brooks on Monday. Now the ice at
that point is considered safe for any loadh
About 40 of the friends and relatives
witnessed the marriage at the residence
of Z. G. Elmer, on the Sd inst, of w.
+. Edgerton and Miss Lizzie Sherbino,
both of Panton. The ceremony was per-
formed in a very fitting manner by Rev.
Mr.. Bacon. After a social hour the hap
Ply couple started overland for points
south, amid showers of rice and old
shoes.
NNlessrs. Franklin and Sherman have de.
cided to close out their stock farm here
They will, we understand, take their en-.
tire stock of horses Except what may be
previously disposed of to New York il
the spring, and dispose of them at the
Kellogg sale. The proprietors give as 8
reason for this step that their farm here
is too far away from their home and bust
ness in Massachusetts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12

Tie people in this part of Addison
county do not endorse the action of the
senate in defeating the agricultural col
lege bill, nor the ten-hour labor bill.
The colors will be nailed to the mast in
1892.
Missionary services were held at the
Episcopal church on Tuesday. Rev. Mr..
Atwell, State missionary, and Mrs. Sybil
Carter, who has had missionary expert
ence among the Chinese, japanese and
Indians, were also present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
WHITING.

Mrs. Clinton Mason has gone to Crown
Point to visit her daughter, Mrs. James
Warner.
Harrison White of Middlebury was the
guest of +. B. Pond and wife last Mon
day night.
Miss Carrie Simonds was home from
Salem, n. Y, on Sunday. She is attend
ing school there.
Mrs. A. i. Simonds has returned home
here from Rutland, where she has been
engaged for the past few months as nurse.
l.. E. Shattuck of Stanbury, Missouri,
is in town with Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Web
ster. Mr.. Shattuck is buying carload
of sheep for that market.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
SHOREHAM.

Perry Wolcott has gone to Moriah,
n. Y, to attend school.
IN. North is confined to his bed with
a severe cold.
p. j. Waite and bride returned from
their wedding trip last Saturday.
Mrs. A. f. Nottingham has returned
from visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry OF
Pittsburgh.
n. ii. Farman delivered his lecture,
"The One Armed Admiral on Monday
evening to an appreclative audience.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
WEST ADDISON.

Net Lyons and Albert Raine of Mine
vile, n. Y, were in town on Sunday.
Lake Champlain has frozen over from
Whitehall to Port Henry, distance of 40
miles. The ice averages five inches in
thickness.
The steam ferry, sc. r. Sherman"
made its final trip for the season last Fri
day. She will be taken to Shelburn
Harbor for the winter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-12
May |, 1890.
OBITUARY.


Russell Walker was born in Bridport,
VT, Oct. 30, 1905, and died Dec. 2, 1890.
His father, Russell Walker, was one of
the prominent men in the early settle
ment of the town of BridpOrt, was a
military officer and took part i'm the
battle of Plattsburgh in 1912. The son
inherited the traits of industry and econ
omy of his father, and had laid by COM
petence for old age. In his youth, he
received the advantages of the common
schools, then, for a short time, attended
the Middlebury academy. He taught
school few terms in his native town,
then became clerk in store for a period
of years, afterward entering into the
merchantile business for himself in Whit
ing. On Nov. 3. 1880, he was married to
Miss Charlotte NJ, daughter of Benjamin
Skiif, one of the pioneers of Bridport.
She was woman of rare qualities of
mind and character: in every sense a
helpmate for him. He then formed the.
firm of Walker IL Strong, and continued
in the mercantile business for some two
years in his native town; his health fail
ing, he turned his attention to farming
and after few years purchased the farm
on the lake shore where his last days
were spent. He was widely known and
respected in his own and other towns for
his integrity and sound judgment. lie
was Justice of the peace and selectman for
many years, and represented his town in
the Legislature in 1862 and 1868. He was
a faithful member and liberal supporter of
the Methodist Episcopal church about 80
years. One child, a daughter, remains
to mourn his loss. The funeral services
were conducted at his home, Dec. 5, by
Rev. b. Cox, his former pastor and
friend, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Goodwin,
and he was laid to rest by the side of his
faithful wife, who preceded him but a
few years to the "better land" y. 4