Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-31
NEWS III TOWNS ABOUT
SILVER LAKE.

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The selectmen have out large force
uniting IN an iron sluice 10 carry SILVER
iake over the top Of the bridge. They
don't think there Is much danger TINS
fan. but Sin time OF peace prepare lor
war" We have some fears about thell
NOT leaving water enough for the zee
race. INT Inhabitants down the valley
will sleep in perfect security. Good OLD
silver lake is quite factor in the minds OF
some Of the general public.
REMOVAL
The Ailsens blacksmith shop broke
eamp the first Of last week and at the COM
mand OF .sfront face' il stepped forward
IN a STRAIGHT line into South Main street.
Hero was called halt and 81 hours rest.
After some preliminary drilling the order
came 10 nhle left and the old shop
started for Woodstock on the stage road,
as in the time OF Joshua OF old, IL stooo
still. Now some Of the crowds short en-
listment expired and the campaign partly
abandoned, but large bounties caused re-
enlistments for the war.
Al davbreak, Oct p, the order came
loud and clear, sfile right, forward
march, AS easily as turning your hand
this venerable building seooted up the
hin onto posts where it will eternally re-
main-from any view OF the Silver Lake
House.
To a company of onlookers / made the
remark that Barnard was wise IN placing
its buildings in right places the first time
as this was the only one knew OF being
moved. Judge Howard Whose memory
is very elastic, even telling of things that
never happened) came eagerly TO the 'front.'
saving that about 70 years ago, when he
was somewhat younger than now; the old
red schoolhouse once standing on South
street opposite the town common was
moved to the lower end OF the village, ana
has since been converted into residence
owned by Prof. Myrick, now of Clare
mont. n. II. The Judge says he is not mis-
taken in his "reminiscences for he attended
the primary department when on the com
mon, graduating where the building now
stands He has one advantage IN his
anecdotes for the people are all dead that
would dispute him, and ! have an advan-
tage for he doesn't take this paper. Per-
haps in a couple of years somebody VIII
tell him OF this notice, then he VIII look
up an old copy and make a whitening
reply.
Another removal or change in location
OF real estate is worthy of mention. Many
years ago d. M. Chamberlin, respected
citizen Of Barnard, through the influence
OF persons he had the utmost confidence
in, and dreaming Of a golden sunset in
life, became one Of the pioneers IN south
ern Dakota.
Mr.. Chamberlin was exceedingly well
fixed in Barnard. He owned a good
double-tenement residence, large public
hall, store room, barns, etc, in the center
of the village, had quite an extensive |
machine and carriage repair shop. was an
undertaken with good trade and in adj
dition he owned quite farm with sugar |
orchard, all in the limits of Barnard vii
lage He owned it and owed nothing. |
Not satisfied with well enough and pros
perity he locked his shop, hall and ware
house, packed his valise and started for |
the new Eldorado. Here he staked out
100 acres, built a house and here he has re- |
NAMED ever since His family, one of the |
best in town, joined him after awhile, but
not being able to stand the great change |
in their circumstances, urged him to re-
turn to the old home, but all IN vain. |
Dan obstinately refused to abandon his |
purpose so they came back and are now
living in another town, awaiting his de-
cision. Fire has cleaned out the Vermont |
residence and the whole block adjoining.
The insurance was small.
The locked-up shop has managed to
stand summers heat and winters cold
through all the years until the present.
This summer age began to tell of abandon
and neglect leaky in the roof and sides, it
became unsteady in its legs, so much so
that, with hope deferred, few evenings
ago it gave lurch like doomed ship and
went down in a heap. Then it was I'M
locked and the contents exposed to public
view. Here was seen machinery of ancient
pattern, lumber OF all kinds, good and
poor, boats that used TO be on Silver lake,
sugar utensils and sap holders, such as are
used at the present time, and many other
relies of Dams early life.
In Dakota Mr.. Chamberlin has become,
besides farmer, an architect, builder and
contractor, at times employing many
men. His genius now comes into play.
He conceived, designed and made a plan
for new Barnard building near the head
of Dakota avenue, surrounded by me-
chanics and industrious artisans of wood
and iron. The location is grand and
through the management of Chas. Pike,
boss carpenter, the building looms up on
the corner of Mechanic and Dakota streets.
Here will be room to store the machinery,
boats and sap tubs that now cover about
half an acre of a vacant lot. Before the
close OF the present century it is hoped
that Dan will return rich and satisfied.
ready to slide with the rest Of us down the
evening Of life.