Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07

working in T.. l.. Adams MILL had one
hand badly bruised by a belt breaking.
The -year-old daughter of Peter
Pellertn of Brattleboro was leaning
against the railing ut one side of the board
walk near the bridge at the end of Elliott
street when the insecure support gave way
and she fell TO the rocks below, a distance
of 10 feet. She escaped with a bad cash
in the head, but 1t Is a wonder that she
was not seriously injured.
Rev. John Bascom, d. D., LII. D.. will
preach the SERMON before the graduating
class at the academy at Poultney June H.
Martin Brodie of Granville has pur-
chased of Adolph Haskins of Middlebury
VT, a five-year-old horse, which Is not
only a full brother to Earl wilkes, but
the only brother that famous horse ever
had. Mr.. Brodie has also purchased
young colt IL Abram Gould OF Hebron,
whose dam was by Daniel Lambert.
The st. Louis Globe, democrat, claims
and quotes John Wanamaker to substan-
tiate its claim that Elijah Watson, Rush
vile. Buchanan Co.. Missouri, is the Oldest
postmaster in continuous service In the
United States, his first appointment bear
ing date Of June 10, 1853. But there Is at
kast one older incumbent In the United
States than Mr.. watson. Miss Louisa
C. Danforth was appointed postmytress
at Weathersfield, VT, May Z, 1882, almost
a years ago, and has continued in office
ever since. Tho Weathersfeld post office
is at the Bow so called. For 70 years
or more past there has been but three
postmasters at Weathersned, Bailey
Bartlett and Hollis Howard having been
Miss Danforths immediate predecessors.
Miss Danforth took charge OF the office
in September 1851, previous to her APP
ointment.-Springfeld Reporter.
The Advent church at Estyville which
was organized several years ago, dedicat-
ed Sunday of last week the chapel, for
which funds were begun to be raised
three yeats ago and which has been con-
structed and completed the past year. at
a cost Of over 81 900 for building and furni-
ture and 5000 for land. Citizens contri-
buted literally.
Mr.. and Mrs. William f. Johnson were
thrown from their carriage near South
Pomfret last week, fortunately escaping
with but slight injury. Their team be-
came frightened when near a steam saw
mill which was In operation and backed
against n bank. breaking the pole. The
horses ran a short distance, and In the
attempt to stop them the carriage was
overturned, tipping the occupants out
The Western Union is stringlng a wire
from White River Junction TO Greenfield
Mass, which will connect with a direct
wire to New York city. THIS gives a sec
ond through wire to New York and will
falctate handling the heavy business
which follows the opening OF summer
hotels.
William Reed Of Rutland undertook to
kill himself Sunday afternoon by taking
laudanum. BY prompt action on the part
of Patrolman Knox and Drs Newell and
Trudel the mans life was saved Reed
was intoxicated Sunday. About noon he
appeared on Willow street and, swallow
ing the contents of bottle, bid several of
his friends goodby Ills companions mott
fed Patroman Knox, who took Reed
home. Then, seeing that the effects Of the
drug we're gaining heedway, he took his
charge to the police station, where Drs.
Newell and Trudel worked over him for
two hours. When he had gained con-
seriousness Reed was taken home. He will
recover.
1t is proposed to hold an inter-scholastic
prze-speaking contest at White River
Junction some time this month. There
will be two representatives from the
schools of Bethel. Chester. Springfield,
White River Junction, Windsor and
Woodstock.
The pomfret town library has been To-
Gated In the town hall. The old agricul-
tural library has been donated, and the
town appropriated $35, and the State gives
800 worth of books. 1t is expected that
several former residents of the town will
aid.
A fawn colored calf without eyes is
one Of the recent productions of the herd
owned by ID. L. Morse at East Charleston.
CONCERNING VERMONT PEOPLE.
Hon. John Willard Hartshorn, a son Of
Golburn and Elizabeth (Fay) Hartshorn,
was born in Lunenburgh October 1,ls15.
and died at his residence in that town
April %, 1896. For many years Mr.. Harris
horn was known all through the county
and far beyond as an extensive farmer,
stock breeder, drover and auctioneer He
built the "Hartshorn block" In Lancas rer.
In 1872 ne bought the material for print
ing and establishing the Essex Count y
Herald He was continually and actively
engaged in positions Of town responsible
ity, settling estates, adjusting private con-
troversies and taking a lively interest In
every direction. He represented his town
in the State Legislature in 1923, was
judge of probate In 1867, and was senator
for Essex county in 1S70-7l and was one of
the directors of the State prison for seven
years.
VIII b. Smith. who has been connected
with the Brattfeboro Phoenix newspaper
and job printing Offices the past two
years, has accepted a favorable position
on the reportorlal staff of the Springfield
Republican.
At the recent contest Of the competi-
ton drawings at the Beaux Art Society
in New York. Mr. Russell w. Porter OF
Springfield received unanimous first men,
ton for the junior problem. This prob
lem was theatre of moderate size for a
city Of 10000 people, the building to be
two stories high with three front en-
frances.
The death Of Rev. pr. Jonthan H. Noble
at the ministers home, Perth, Amboy, N.
j., Monday. removed one who was for
many years a member OF the presbytery of
Troy, N. Y, He was considered for years
the Nestor of the presbytery, and his
counsel was much sought on account of
his excellent judgment and wide exper-
icnee. DR.. Noble was 80 years old, having
been born In Tnmouth In 1904. He was
educated at Williams college, graduating
from that institution in 1926. He was or
dained in 1880 and given charge of the
Presbyterian church at North Granville,
N, Y. He remained at that place from
1882 to 1887. His next charge was Schaght-
locke, from 1887 to 1859. During the 90 years
spent at this church be accomplished a
work that was extensive and OF lasting
bcncflt. In 1889 DR.. Noble went to Abba,
N. Y, where he assumed charge of the
Presbyterian church for two years. He
next went to Jacksonville, N. Y, remain
ing there from 1871 to 1878. DR.. Noble was
then "A years old and he retired from reg
ular pulpit service, although he often sup
piled for other ministers. He lived in
Johnsonyille for some time and then NOV
ed to Valley Falls After a stay at that
place he moved to Washington, d. c.,
where he had property. During the last
four years he was at tho ministers home.