The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 Windham 7/19/1889 If the farmers had foreseen the coming rain of the coming season, they might have done their haying last May. Earl HOWE, who has been at work for William HARRIS and son, was taken, last week, with a bad spell, which has laid him by since; called a spinal difficulty. He was confined to his bed for a few day, but is better by last reports. H. C. WHITCOMB has so far recovered from the injury to his eye as to be able to work and attend to his affairs as usual. He has been keeping a kind of bachelor's hall, of late, his wife having gone to Maine on a visit. Mrs. L. A. BALLOU and daughter have gone to Sandgate and Pawlet, to visit relatives and friends. Randall HARRINGTON a rather eccentric person who has lived as a sort of hermit for several years, and of whom report says "he has not washed his face for ten years" (be that as it may, it would not be a safe subject to wager "big money" on), is quite bad off. He has had some dark spots on his face, and this last month one broke out in a sore. The flies got at it, and did some very unbecoming work. He went to E. W. STOWELL (who is not a physician yet has some practice) and wanted him to examine his head. Mr. S. did so, and with the help of a little spirits of turpentine extracted 30 maggots from the sore. Once or twice he has been to Mr. S. with the same trouble. The last time, being told he must go to a real doctor, he has now gone to Londonderry and put himself under the care of the physician there. His disease is thought ot be a cancer. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 North Chester 7/19/1889 Mrs. Eleanor SHELDON has moved her household goods to Nelson CLARK's and is boarding with them. Miss Anna STEARNS of Perkinsvile is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Wm. O. HOSMER, and other friends in town. Henry SMITH, a native of this village, and son of the late Alfred SMITH, is spending a few days here, with old acquaintancee. Mrs. Charles A. REED of Waltham, Mass., a sister of Mrs. Solon NEWTON, is visiting her relatives in this town and Springfield, this week. Mrs. Sophia STEARNS is the guest of her niece, Mrs. E. M. CARLISLE. George C. ALLEN and Merrill STEVENS have their barns nearly completed, and can each justly boast of as good ones as there are in town. A. M. BILLINGS is building a large and commodious house on the Samuel WESTON place. Misses Eva and Rose LARKIN have just returned from a two weeks visit with friends in Putney. R. P. POLLARD went to market, last Monday, with a car-load of cattle, poultry, etc. Dr. MARSH and wife, are now at their home in this village, after an absence of nearly a year, spent in Connecticut. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 Chester 7/19/1889 Charles WALKER has bought a building-lot of the DEMING estate, on which he will erect a fine business block for his own occupancy. Mr. WALKER has a large and increasing trade in the furniture business, and is compelled for lack of room in his present quarters to build a large and commodious building in which he can display his goods and give room for his upholstering work, in which department he does a large business. On his way to Bethel, Friday p. m., on his bicycle, Bert CHANDLER made 32 miles in 5 hours' time on the road, arriving at Woodstock at 7:30 o'clock Friday evening. Pretty good time for an amateur cyclist, considering the muddy state of the roads! The Ladies' Relief Corps of Henry post, G. A. R., gave a very successful festival on the lawn in front of Judge HENRY's house, Tuesday evening. The proceeds, amounting to $50, go for the benefit of the corp. Charlie AMSDEN and family, with Miss Carrie LEE of Springfield, Mass., are stopping for the time with Mr. and Mrs. E. B. LEE--parents of Mrs. AMSDEN. Chas. P. BOND of Boston, finance editor of the EVENING TRAVELLER, was in town on business, last Saturday. Sidney F. BEMIS and Abbie J. ALDRICH, both of Chester, were married by Rev. H. B. TILDEN, July 14th. John BALLARD, in the employ of ADAMS & PARK, started out on his vacation trip, Wednesday. During his vacation he will visit Rutland, Lake Hortonia, and Granville, N. Y. The organ fund society of the Congregational church will give a concert in the church, the evening of the 31st, the proceeds to go to swell the fund for the purchase of a new organ for the church. Mrs. Oscar MILLER and son Charlie started, Thursday, for a visit with friends in Michigan. They will be absent some eight weeks. Josiah JEFTS has sold his house on the corner of South Main and Cross streets to Lemuel DAVIS, who takes immediate possession. Artist WILSON is ornamenting the FULLERTON building by re-coating the outside with paint. Mrs. John FRENCH, daughter, and nephew E. H. HARVEY, visited Lowell Lake, Tuesday. Miss Lou MILLER is visiting for a week in Claremont, N. H. Mrs. L. VEAZEY and daughter are spending the heated term at Cresent Beach, near Boston, where Mr. VEAZEY will join them later and spend his vacation. Many of our young people are availing themselves of the opportunity of receiving instruction in music from Prof. James M. TRACY of Boston, who is spending his vacation here. Prof. TRACY is a distinguished musician, having been a student of Prof. LISZT of Germany. He ranks high among the musicians of Boston, and probably has no superior as an instructor on the piano and organ. The new pipe organ just put into the Baptist church will be dedicated next Wednesday evening, July 24th, by Prof. TRACY, assisted by the noted soprano Mrs. H. A. HARMON of Boston, giving an organ and vocal concert. Mr. and Mrs. TRACY gave a public recital to a large and enthusiastic audience of the music-loving, at the Baptist vestry, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Walter J. HADLEY and son are visiting Mr. HADLEY's parents in Gardner, Mass. Mr. HADLEY will go down Saturday, and stop over Sunday with them. A mania for barn-building seems to prevail in the town, which keeps the mechanics on their mettle. Among the new ones going up is one built by builder Warren WILLIAMS, for Dr. F. P. MATHER. Although standing in his garden in the rear of his building, much artistic taste is displayed by the builder in an ornamental gable, a fine view of which may be obtained from the back window of his old stable. Dr. OCKFORD and family, from Lexington, Kentucky, are the guests of his brother, Rev. T. S. OCKFORD. The Dr. will return home the first of next week, while his family will remain here during the warm season. The following Resolutions were adopted by Henry Post, No. 27, G. A. R., Chester, Vt., at a regular meeting held July 18, '89: Whereas it has pleased the Supreme Commander to remove from our midst our beloved comrade, Ward D. WILSON; therefore be it Resolved, that in the death of our comrade the ranks have lost a true soldier, the members of the post an esteemed brother, and the community a worthy citizen. Resolved that to the widow and other relatives of our departed brother we extend our earnest and deep sympathy in this their hour of trial, realizing that the blow we feel so heavily must fall with an added force on them. Resolved, that these resolutions be spread upon the records of our Post; that the adjutant be directed to furnish copies thereof to the widow and near relatives of our deceased comrade, and a copy to the VERMONT TRIBUNE for publication. Charles H. LARKIN Hugh HENRY Committee James O. SMITH Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 South Reading 7/19/1889 Haymakers are getting discouraged, with so much rain. Fred SANDERSON brought his camera, and is taking some fine views about the town. Mr. and Mrs. Alden SPEARE from Newton Centre, Mass., are visiting at Mrs. Lewis ROBINSON's. Ed BUCK has killed his two hounds, as they got among a flock of sheep, killing some and mangling a good many more. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 Weathersfield Center 7/19/1889 Rev. J. N. PERRIN exchanged with Rev. H. M. HOPKINSON of Perkinsville, last Sunday. Mr. HOSKINSON's sermon was from Rov. xiv: 12. Oats and potatoes began to rot somewhat, during the wet weather. It seems that no great damage was done. Haying has been rushed all the weather would permit. The crop is extra large, a second crop having grown among the first during the rains, which, in some cases, is heavier than the first. It is more than likely that farmers have, therefore, lost nothing in being compelled to wait to begin haying. We have just received from Geo. B. WOODBURY two volumes of the Vt. Agricultural Reports for the years 1873-74, 1875-76, for which we return thanks. Who has other volumes they would dispose of? We would like to secure a complete file, if possible. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Sat. Sept. 28,1918. PITTSFORD. Lieut. James Fitzpatrick, who has just completed the officers' training course at Fort Monroe, Va., is spending 10 days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Fitzpatrick. Lieut. Fitzpatrick has received his commission in the coast artillery and is to report at Boston October 7. Thomas E. Adams, candidate for town representative, attended the democratic state convention held in Burlington Thursday. Miss Beth Randall, who was recently graduated in the nurses' training course at the Mary Fletcher hospital, Burlington, and has been spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. Josephine Randall, has been called to Camp Devens as a Red Cross nurse for the Spanish influenza. Mrs. Evan Thomas of Burlington and Mrs. F. H. Shepardson of Richmond have returned home after being the guests of Mrs. E. P. Treat. Joel Dupaw of Pittsford Mills, is visiting in Burlington. Miss Mary Stevens, who has been spending a vacation of three weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman G. Stevens, has returned to Washington, D. C., to resume her duties as stenographer in a government position. Mrs. T. J. Hagan and son, Joseph, and daughter, Mary, have returned home from Spartanburg, S. C., where they have been for some time with Maj. Hagan, who has been stationed at Camp Wadsworth. Raymond Christmas has gone to Rutland where he has a position, and will attend the Rutland business college. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Sat. Sept. 28, 1918. WEST RUTLAND. CHARLES C. CLARK. Word has been received in West Rutland of the death in Yosemite, Cal., of Charles C. Clark, son of Mrs. C. L. Clark of Clarendon avenue. Mr. Clark left the village 13 years ago, and since that time has lived in Tacoma, Wash. He is survived besides his mother by his wife, three sons, Hyde L.,Leonard C. and Raymond H., two sisters,Mrs. Carlos B. Cook of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Alvin Parkhurst of this place. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Thur. Oct. 26, 1905. MANCHESTER CENTER. John Marsden of Utica, N.Y., is the guest of his son , Arthur. Frank Walker is erecting a new shed on land recently bought of A. C. Connor. Clarence Curtis, who is taking a trip to Boston, stopped in Bennington Tuesday and was married to Miss Elizabeth Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott. Both bride and groom have many friends here. Dr. Linwood M. Kelley and bride arrived in town last evening. Mrs. Charles Brewster and children are visiting friends in Arlington. The Battenkill Valley grange will serve a harvest supper in the basement of the Methodist church Thursday, November 2, from 5 to 9 o'clock. Rev. and Mrs. Searls of Danby were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Burr Tuesday. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Thur. Oct. 26, 1905. CASTLETON. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Jones, who have been visiting at Bangor,Pa.,have returned. Mrs. E. N. Northrop visited at Poultney yesterday. Mrs. Dora Fellows and daughter, Vera Fellows, left yesterday for Poultney, where Mrs. Fellows has a position. Archie F. Walker left yesterday for West Bridgewater to hunt deer. Miss Mary Higley, who has been at Montpelier, has returned. Arthur H. Lake is hunting deer at Belgo. Prof. Philip R. Leaven worth, who has been at Montplier and Boston, has returned. William R. Watters has accepted a position as teacher at Northfield, Mass. A business meeting at the Ladies' Aid society was held at the home of Mrs. Philip R. Leavenworth yesterday afternoon. The entire amount raised by the society the past year is $238.40. A balance of $8.40 is left in the treasury. Miss Harriet Jones and Mrs. James McMullen are attending the Epworth league convention. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Who is this Henry Kenneth. The only information I have is from the birth certificate of a child that he and a Martha Fowler has in Goshen Albert Co New Brunswick Canada. That child was Pauline Baxter Kenneth born June 22 1874 in Goshen Albert Co NB. She is my great grandmother. From this record Henry Kenneth is about 21 year of age at the time of the birth, was working as a traveling salesman for a drug company, was born in Vermont USA. Martha was aged 19. Martha later moved to USA in 1881 and left her daughter Pauline to be raised by & Mr & Mrs John Nash Seymour. Martha married a Denslow Kent Maynard May 24 1894 in Boston and he died Oct 26 1913 in the Bridgewater State farm Oct 26 1913. He was born in Lincoln Twp Addison Vermont. I am really interested in finding this Henry Kenneth- the travelling drug salesman!!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated as I can't seem to locate anything on him. Thanks Betty Kilcup from Saint John New Brunswick Canada

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 Felchville 7/19/1889 Rev. Mr. CLOSSON from Middletown, Conn., preached at the Union church, last Sabbath. Justin DAVIS, who has been ill for some time, is no better. Mrs. Nellie DODGE and children, from West Peabody, Mass., are visiting at Mrs. N. BRYANT's. Everett KNIGHTS and wife, accompanies by Miss KNIGHTS, are camping at Lake Rescue. M. A. DAVIS has been laid up a few days; the result of a fall from a mowing-machine. Miss Gertie BRYANT has been sick; confined to her bed. Alfred MEGRATH has built an addition to the roof of his barn. Chas. GIDDINGS and wife, of Boston, were recent visitors here. Mrs. Dan F. DAVIS paid a short visit here, last Sunday, and went to Gardner, Mass., Monday. Leon and Lettie COOLEDGE are visiting friends in this place. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 Perkinsville 7/19/1889 Some school districts in Weathersfield which received a little less public money this year than last, are surprised that they did not get more than last year. In explanation it may be said that in 1888 $971.78 was divided among 12 districts, district No. 3 receiving no money, as it supported only 16 weeks of school. In 1889 $977.39 (or only $5.61 more than last year) was divided among 13 districts, No. 3 receiving as its share $49.80; so that the 12 districts which received $971.78 in 1888, received only $927.59, in 1889. Again, the aggregate attendance in town for the fifteen months ending June 30th, 1889, was about 30 per cent greater than it was for the year ending March 31st, 1888. Therefore, a district might report a larger aggregate attendance in 1889 than in 1888, yet its per cent of the entire aggregate attendance be less in 1889 than in 1888, making its proportion of the public money, divided on the aggregate attendance, less than last year; or, in other words, a district, in 1889, would draw no more for 4 days attendance than it did for three days attendance in 1888. Mr. and Mrs. J. HAMMOND are visiting at Mr. PRATT's. Fred LELAND is at his father's. Rev. Wm. H. RUGG went to Brockton, Mass., last week, in order to supply, during the month of July, the church of which Rev. J. H. RICHARDSON is pastor. Repairs have been commenced on the cotton-factory, preparatory to resuming work. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 Proctorsville 7/19/1889 Frank BIGELOW is spending the week with his mother, Mrs. Betsey BIGELOW; Miss Christine BUXTON and brother, of Luldow, Mass., are also visiting Mrs. BIGELOW. Fred HUBBARD of Cambridge, Mass., is in town for a short visit. Mrs. A. F. HILL went to her home in Fitchburg, Mass., last Friday, on account of her grandson having inflicted quite a serious wound on his foot by stepping on a nail. On Monday, Chas. F. BARRETT cut a stalk of common field corn, not cutting very near the ground, which measured eight feet and two inches in height. He also gathered sweet corn from his garden, for the table, Tuesday. Rev. W. H. WIGHT, his wife, and his daughter, Mrs. F. A. HUBBARD of Brattleboro, started, Tuesday, for a carriage drive to Saratoga Springs. Mr. HUBBARD goes with them, on his bicycle. They will be absent about ten days. All matters concerning the fresh-air children have been left in charge of N. G. PIPER. The children are to return to New York July 24th, leaving here on the 2:23 p. m. train. There will be no service at the Methodist church, next Sunday. J. H. DUNBAR, County Supervisor of Schools, will hold a public examination of applicants for teacher's certificates, at the school-house in this place, Tuesday next (July 23d) at 9 o'clock a. m. All persons interested in education are invited to be present. Artemas SPAULDING, who has been subject to fits for several years, fell in one, from a stone-wall near the house, Tuesday afternoon, fracturing his skull and receiving other injuries of a fatal nature. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and a son--Allen B. Arrangements have been made by L. NICHOLS, contractor of the mail route from this place to Amsden, by which Walter MORSE carries the mail, on a stage running direct to Windsor daily. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 Ludlow 7/19/1889 Mrs. James HASTINGS is on the sick-list. L. H. WILLARD of Rutland was in town over Sunday. Miss Jennie COLBURN has been here the guest of friends here, this week. Miss Mabel BROOKS of Somerville, Mass., is the guest of Miss Ada DENNETT. Dr. MOORE and wife are visiting friends in North Sherburne, this week. Mrs. Harriet BELLOWS of Walpole, N. H., is visiting friends in this vicinity. The band promise an open-air concert from the stand in the park, this evening. Mrs. L. W. PAGE of Brandon is passing a few days with relatives and friends hereabouts. Joel WARNER has returned to his business in Boston; starting off on his bicycle Saturday morning. Myron BURTON and wife, from New York city, have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. SIMONDS, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward SEXTON of New York city are at N. M. PIERCE's, purposing to remain a few weeks. Master Luther SIMONDS of Providence, R. I., is spending the week with his cousin, Miss Edna BARRETT. Painter MERCHANT is touching up L. HAMMOND's residence and street-fence with a new coat of white lead. We understand that Fred ROBBINS will remain West, having a situation with an uncle in Northern Michigan. Miss E. Belle DURANT of Boston has arrived, and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. SMITH, for the summer. Miss Effie HEMENWAY is at home from her teacher's duties at Mt. Hermon, Mass., for the Summer vacation. Mrs. A. K. GOULD spent the week with her daughter Emma, in Rockingham, Miss Emma accompanying her home. C. W. HEMENWAY lost a good cow, Monday. She was found in the pasture with a broken leg, and had to be killed. The blacksmith-shop on Hiel SNELL's premises was burned, Sunday night, 7th inst.; presumably the work of an incendiary. Drs. EMERSON of Chester and SPAFFORD of Cavendish were in town, last Friday, assisting Dr. BRYANT in a surgical operation. Frank BILLINGS is up from Brockton, Mass., for his vacation, bringing along, for purposes of recreation, his "safety" bicycle. Mrs. R. E. HATHORN has again gone to Boston, in attendance upon her sister, whom she hopes to bring home in the course of a fortnight. Henry C. FARWELL is up from Boston for a two weeks vacation. He knows of no more attractive spot than Ludlow, in the summer season. Rev. Mr. ELLIOT, representing the Bible Society, will occupy the desk at the Congregational church, next Sunday. Will also preach at Tyson. Editor STILES of Springfield, accompanied by a Mr. BINGHAM of Boston, was in town, Monday, en route home from a fishing trip into Plymouth. Cards announce the marriage, next Thursday, at Keesville, N. Y., of Michael PURCELL, formerly of this place, and Miss Brina COLLINS of K. Rev. Mr. THOMAS, from the north part of the State, will preach at the Congregational church, as a candidate, the first two Sundays in August. George SPAFFORD has taken Fred ROBBINS' place in the Ludlow Clothing House. It seems quite natural and proper to number him once more among the "Ludlow boys." Miss Jessie GREGG and friend Miss STEWART, from Brattleboro, have been passing a week or more in town, having driven up from B. They stopped with Mrs. Sarah HEMENWAY. We are indebted to L. O. WEEKS for a meal of nice trout, in the catching of which he is an expert. He sold, last season, as the result of his skill in this line, some 60 pounds. We acknowledge the receipt of, from Mrs. C. C. BLAKE of Cavendish, a jar of cucumber pickles over a quarter century old. We return thanks to the donor, sustaining her warrant that they will "remove the hat of any gentleman in Ludlow," and also venture the opinion that had she included the hair with the hat, the guaranty would have been equally unimpeachable. The Labar Bros., who gave an acrobatic exhibition at the square, the other evening, were limber fellows in more respects than one, having skipped the town without paying Mrs. GIDDINGS for their keeping. Miss Addie SULLIVAN of Warren, Mass., who is visiting here, returns home, tomorrow, taking with her Master George SULLIVAN, who has made his home here, for the past year, at his grandfather's--John CONNOR. Boston papers announce the marriage, at Portsmouth, N. H., Monday, of John PICKARD, formerly principal of Black River Academy, and Miss Jennie A. GERRISH of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. P. left New York, Wednesday, for a two-years tour in Europe. Henry SPAULDING feels better, since the advent of that 9 1/2-pound girl. Two of his North Hill neighbors have eight children each, and Henry, with only seven, was quite melancholy over the fact that he was being left behind; but he feels as big as any of them, now. Collins WARNER, wife and son, and Miss Amanda WARNER, are expected to arrive in town from Boston, per private conveyance, within a day or two. They left the "Hub" Tuesday morning, and were due at Perkinsville yesterday, stopping there briefly with L. STEARNES. The band went to Tyson, last Saturday afternoon, on invitation of Landlord HUBBARD, enjoyed the base-ball contest in the afternoon, and assisted at a musical entertainment in the evening. There was also a large attendance of others from this village, and the house was filled. Those interested in base-ball, met at D. E. ROCK's, Monday evening, and perfected organization by choosing these officers: President, F. O. KNIGTH; secretary, E. H. TAPPER; captain, George RAYMOND; manager, Geo. P. GALE. A game with the Mechanicsvilles, on the grounds here, is arranged for tomorrow afternoon. Deputy L. C. HOWE was called to Weston by telephone, yesterday afternoon, by parties who believed they had located the runaway boys from the Reform School. It proved a bootless quest, however. A representative of the institution was here last week, in search of the fugitives. PAFF'S GREAT LUCK.--The Boston papers of Wednesday created a sensation here by the announcement of the lucky numbers in the July drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery, as it transpired that Fred C. PAFF held the number--58,607--that drew one-twentieth of the $100,000 prize. PAFF was immediately overwhelmed with congratulations and advice to swear off while his "luck" was on; and the bit of paper that represented such a plum was eagerly scanned by the curious. Barring chance of error in reporting the number, there is no room for doubt that the money will be paid over. The rest of our speculative citizens should not in their excitement lose sight of the fact that lightning seldom strikes twice in the same spot, and that, consequently, Ludlow may not expect another such stroke within the next century. PAFF's winning ticket cost him $1 only. BROWN WINS.--Judge VEAZEY's ruling in the case of the Trustees of Ludlow Village against A. J. BROWN, "beats the Village," to use the common expression; still, it is no justification of BROWN in doing as he pleases, to the sacrifice of general safety and good order.. The ground of defense seems to have been well taken--that under the act of incorporation the village should have voted upon the ordinances, instead of delegating their authority to the Trustees; there fore it behooves us as a community to take immediate action to correct the error in this and all other by-laws rendered inoperative by the name or other technicality. There is little or no doubt of the soundness of Judge VEAZEY's ruling, and the Trustees are commended it the cautiousness with which they have proceeded, under much adverse criticism; to a large share of which we plead guilty. It is now a good time to not only correct errors, but provide for a more general and thorough knowledge of the village ordinances, the scarcity of printed copies of which has been the subject of complaint for years. ONE FOR BELLOWS FALLS.--The Bellows Falls base-ball players came up here last Friday afternoon, to again try their luck with the local nine; and after a prolonged contest in which honors and errors were pretty evenly balanced, pulled off the game by one score--21 to 20. It was nip and tuck throughout the game, and therefore specially interesting to the spectators; and while each nine "went to pieces" for an inning, as is common with amateurs, the visitors could better afford it than the home team, and thereby won the game. the only conspicuously good point in the game that we recall was a hot line catch by WEBSTER at 1st base. (I will not transcribe the box scores here but give the names of players and the synopsis of the game. RHB) Bellows Falls MURPHY, p. BLAKE, c. HOBSON, 3d, ss. WEBSTER, F. 1b. WEBSTER, H. ss, 3b. RANDALL, lf. LABAREE, 2b. EVANS, cf. REYNOLDS, rf. Ludlow HASTINGS, c. ss. HESELTON, lf. RAYMOND, p. ss. SARGENT, cf. KNIGHTS, 1b. ALLIS, 2b. SNOW, 3b. WARNER, c. p. GALE, rf. Two base hits--HASTINGS, RAYMOND, HOBSON. First base on balls--By RAYMOND, 3; by MURPHEY, 3. Struck out--By MURPHEY 7; by RAYMOND, 10. Passed balls--WARNER, 6; BLAKE, 4. Hit by pitched ball--BLAKE, F. WEBSTER, REYNOLDS, HASTINGS, WARNER, SNOW. Umpire, David ROCK. Time, 2h, 45m. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

Ruth: A pleasent suprise to see my Great Grandfathers name. (William O. Gibson) I'm not ssure where he found Mathra Bixby, but she grow up in Westminster West, Vt. They had ten chldren and lived in West Windsoe, Vt. An enjoyable little glimpes of their lives. H.W.Hitchcock in FL From: Ruth Barton <mrgjb@sover.net> To: vermont@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2012 2:24 PM Subject: [VERMONT] North Shrewsbury 7/12/1889 The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, January 18, 1889 North Shrewsbury  7/12/1889 The event of the week is the return of William GIBSON with his bride.  We believe he found her near Woodstock.  We wish you much joy, Will, with your new wife, and sincerely hope she will prove a good mother to your three interesting boys. Mr. POOR is building an addition to his barn for a carriage-house. Our village cheese-factory is making 12 cheeses per day.  This is next to the largest,--which makes 13 1/2,--as near as we can learn.  The five cheese factories in Shrewsbury press 43 cheeses per day.  What town is ahead of this? We learn that while Moses LAFEVER was making some repairs in the loft of F. O'BRIEN's barn, a little south of Cuttingsville, the 7th inst., he in some way lost his footing and fell on his side across a pole, breaking two ribs. It will be several days before he will be able to be brought home.  We trust no permanent injury will follow the accident. Daniel COOK has sold his matched team to parties for $500.  They will be shipped in two weeks to a city in Central America. Mrs. A. C. LOCKE and daughter, of Salem, Mass., arrived to-day (Wednesday). They expect to spend the summer here.  They found such a pleasant home with Luther LORD and family, last season, they decided to come again; there are more to follow. Miss Ella LORD has returned home from Rutland, where she has been engaged in the shirt-factory, for the past six weeks. Miss Katie LORD of North Springfield, is visiting relatives and friends here. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT *************************************** List Guidelines: http://home.sprynet.com/~darrellm/list_rules.htm Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/  ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, June 28, 1889 Disastrous Ingenuity 6/28/1889 Harry and William JESSER, 15 and 17 years old respectively, and possessing a mechanical turn of mind, were killed at Philadelphia, last Saturday, by the explosion of an old range boiler with which they were experimenting. they had connected it by lead pipe with a small engine and were preparing to turn the crank of the family ice cream freezer by motive power when the boiler blew up with tremendous power. Harry was thrown with great force against a fence and instantly killed. His legs and arms were broken, and one side of his head was horribly crushed. William was thrown further under a shed, and a flying brick evidently struck him in the head, fracturing the skull. Both his legs were frightfully crushed. He was taken to the Pennsylvania Hospital, where he died in about an hour. Little henry KNIESS, who was watching the experiment from a shed, was cut under the eye, and Miss Flora KNIESS was severely scalded about the back. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 Vital Statistics 7/19/1889 BIRTHS In Bridgewater, July 2d, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Horace BAKER. In Mechanicsville, May 25th, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis FREDETTE. In Mechanicsville, July 9th, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis STEBBINS. In Sherburne, June 29th, a duaghter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis SHIPPEE. In Plymouth, July 12, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. MARVIN. In Mechanicsville, July 13, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. WHITE. In South Reading, July 11, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Fred RAND. DEATHS In Peru, July 1st, Baxter WHITNEY, aged 64 years. In Dubuque, Ia., June 21st, Mrs. Laura G. ROBINSON, aged 57 years. [Corrected.] In South Reading, July 10, Hannah BRYANT, wife of William BARNES, aged 28. In East Saugus, Mass., June 27, Mrs. Helen L. WHITE, daughter of Mrs. G. F. TUTTLE, of Plymouth Union. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 State Notes 7/19/1889 The maple sugar exchange at Brattleboro has handled 1,225 gallons of syrup and 21,500 pounds of sugar, this season. This is the second year of the exchange, and the standard quality of its goods is becoming known. Frank TRIMBLE of Chimney Point, with his wife and only child, a daughter four years old, started to go across Lake Champlain, Sunday morning, to Crown Point. When about half way across the lake a tug-boat and tow of lumber came along, and TREMBLE attempted to hitch to the tow to go up the lake a couple of miles. The small boat capsized and the little girl was drowned. The wind was blowing a gale, and it was with difficulty Mr. and Mrs. TRIMBLE were saved. The largest muscalonge ever taken at Swanton was caught, Wednesday of last week, by Carl ROBERTS, Claude SOWLES, and Louis SUTTER, while trolling, and it took the three to capture the fish. Just as it was landed it broke the gang of hooks and would have escaped, but Lewis SUTTER leaped on the back of the 24-pound fish, and after a terrible tussle, in which he was badly bitten and had a new suit of clothes ruined, he succeeded in over powering the fish, which was four feet long and as handsome as any trout. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 19, 1889 WINDSOR COUNTY COURT 7/19/1889 May Term, 1889 Hon, W. G. VEAZEY, Judge Last Week Alphonzo SMITH of Windsor came before the court on an information for selling liquor, and plead guilty to 7 offenses; was fined $10 for each offense, with costs. Leander BERDEAU and James BIRMINGHAM were complained of for keeping a nuisance at Windsor, and fined $50 and $30 and costs, and the nuisance abated. (Don't ask me! RHB) This Week The past week has been remarkable for the number of contested divorce cases. Among the most seriously contested were, first, McCABE v. McCABE. These parties reside in Hartford, and the testimony of the petitioner, Susan McCABE, and her two children, tended to show that she endured much abuse from her husband, Peter; but the defense brought out a large number of the goodly neighbors, who were unsparing in their statements in regard to the temperament of Susan. This case occupied nearly all day, and the contest over the custody of the children and property was dwelt upon quite freely. The Court granted a divorce to Susan, with about $100 alimony, one-half the household furniture, and the custody of the two daughters, and gave the custody of the two boys to the father. HAWKINS v. HAWKINS.--This was instituted on petition of Budd D. HAWKINS of Reading against his wife, Hattie, charging her with adultery with Honestus STEARNS. It appeared that there had been some unpleasantness in the family, and Mrs. HAWKINS went to her father's in Pittsford, and shortly afterwards went to Florida, on a parcel of land on which Mr. STEARNS had formerly lived; and depositions were taken showing that the size of the house and sleeping-room, and the furniture, indicated that the crime had been committed. Also that STEARNS was seen in the room that she was in. The defense introduced testimony showing that there was but one room in the house; that she was disgusted when she found what a house it was, but that she was about two miles from neighbors; that she occupied a portion of the room that evening, having previously enclosed it with sheets; that on the next night two men, under the influence of liquor, came there with guns and pistols and threatened their lives, and they immediately returned North; that she went South for her health, by and with the advice and consent of her parents and a brother-in-law of Mr. HAWKINS, who furnished the means to take her down in charge of an old man, Mr. STEARNS, an intimate friend of the family. That any insinuation of the crime alleged was false in every particular. Judge VEAZEY, in disposing of the case, said in substance: That Mrs. HAWKINS' going South with Mr. STEARNS might at first seem an indiscretion but in taking into account the old man, an intimate of the family, their consent, and all the circumstance, it amounts hardly to indiscretion. They did not understand the style of living in Florida, and how little is attached to their occupying the same room. We doubt whether this old man intended to mislead her in his representation of the place; but there were some things to show that he did mislead her. We doubt whether she was in fault. She was sick in that God-forsaken country, taken off into the woods in a shanty, the habitation of bats and wasps, and there she was. She began to offer protests at once. She began to clean it up. Then to have two men appear with horses and guns in the night, admitting that they were supplied with the sinews of war, but denying that they were drunk--only under its influence. We don't think this case made out, and the case should be dismissed in such a way that no stain should be attached to anyone. WHITCOMB v. WHITCOMB.--This was another contested case. There was evidence of intolerable severity, but from all appearances the wife had condoned that by her letters written subsequently, and the case was continued to see how the parties should get along. PUTNAM v. PUTNAM.--This was a petition for divorce by Mrs. PUTNAM. This was a petition for divorce by Mrs. PUTNAM. There was evidence of intolerable severity and refusal to support; but the petitionee claimed it was all false, and introduced evidence that he had offered to furnish support away from her mother's. Petition dismissed. Other divorces granted without contest: Eliza A. BEARD from Orrin BEARD, with $300 alimony. Nellie A. KINNEY from David L. KINNEY, for willful desertion. Maria PHILLIPS from Lucian PHILLIPS, for intolerable severity. Maria BUSHWAY from Julius BUSHWAY, for intolerable severity, with custody of minor children. Lucy J. BUNDY from Lewis S. BUNDY, for intolerable severity, with custody of children. Almira BEDFORD from Joseph T. BEDFORD, for desertion. Lizzie G. WHITMAN from Frank H. WHITMAN, for intolerable severity. WILLIAMSON v. JOHNSON.--This was an action to recover a sum of money furnished defendent to purchase a wedding outfit, when they were engaged to be married. It appeared that the defendant, Mrs. JOHNSON, was a WINSLOW from Sharon, and that she received $350 from plaintiff to buy her clothes, and afterwards threw up the engagement and never returned any part of the money advanced. The court stated that the plaintiff should recover, but that he did not see how he could in this action, and rendered judgement for defendant. The plaintiff filed a motion to amend, and took exceptions. TUFTS v. Chester--Defendant's counsel made a motion to set aside the verdict, which was refused; also a motion for a new trial, to which the court stated, in substance, that a right of recovery depends on a contract, and the jury should find a contract upon which to base this verdict. I am utterly unable to see how the jury found a contract. Take Mr. ADAMS' deposition: the thought of it negates the assumption of a contract. The jury was not justified in understanding that plaintiff understood there was a contract. She even repudiated the idea of taking money from Chester. But Mr. ADAMS recognized her equity in getting something; she rendered good service and saved the town something. There is an element of justice in her claim. And although the evidence did not show a contract, yet the jury might have believed the plaintiff, notwithstanding the weight of evidence against her. We believe, according to the strictrule of law, this verdict was wrong; but there is an element of justice in it--a dangerous kind of justice. It debauches justice; it works bad; but there is no certainty that another jury would give a different verdict. Ludlow v. BROWN This was a hearing on the legal right of the Trustees of Ludlow village to make legal rules and regulations in regard to swift driving in Ludlow. Judgement for the defendant. Exceptions by plaintiff. State v. WARNER.--Bonds chancered to $100 and forfeited. State v. HINDS.--Indictment for Perjury. The prominent people of Chester sent a petition to the court asking that this respondent be dealt leniently with. He made out his tax-bill and stated that he had personal estate of $6,000, while returns showed $12,000. The court chancered his $1,600 bond to $750, which was forfeited. Court adjourned, July 12th, at 12 m., without day. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, January 18, 1889 State Notes 7/12/1889 The semi-annual meeting of the Vermont State Medical Society was held at the Brooks House, Brattleboro, Tuesday, about 50 members being present. "Warren," son of "Aristos" was given a record of 2:30 on the race-course at Poughkeepsie, last week; making the sixth of "Aristos' "get within the "charmed circle." The War Department has sent Col. Levi K. FULLER, of the Fuller Light Battery, four breech-loading steel cannon to replace the brass pieces which belong to the state and are of an old pattern. Stephen FOSTER, for the last 35 years cashier of the National Bank at Derby Line, who resides at Rock Island, just across the line in Canada, has been notified to chonge either his business or his place of residence. Dr. William B. CLARK of the United States geological survey says that he has received assurance that two topographical engineers will soon begin work for a map of Vermont. Contour lines will be run every 100 feet as was done for the Massachusetts map. The Bennington battle monument has reached an altitude of 186 feet. On the Fourth a number of ladies and gentlemen were conveyed to its summit, and under the folds of the star-spangled banner sang patriotic songs and viewed revolutionary grounds. Barton WORKS OF ST. Johnsbury was nearly killed by a steer in a pasture at Concord, Wednesday. He was found unconscious on top of a rock. He does not know whether he crawled there or was thrown there from the steer's horns. His leg is badly crushed, but he will recover. Mrs. James ROAKE of West Pawlet, who died recently, left a remarkable family. She was 44 years, had been 25 years married, and was the mother of 15 children, 14 of whom are living and all at home. the oldest was twenty-four years old and the youngest three hours old when she died. She was the wife of a well-to-do farmer. During the celebration at Jamaica the 4th, quite a serious accident occurred. It was caused by a horse owned by F. WINCHESTER, which was competing for the purse in the racing match, running amongst the crowd. A young man from Boston was quite badly injured, while several others were knocked down before the horse became manageable. William O'CONNELL, a farmer at Fairfield, aged about 60, committed suicide, July 4th, by hanging in the barn. His children went to the park to pass the day, and on returning supposed he was attending to the cattle as usual, and went to bed without making inquiry. The next morning O'CONNELL was found hanging in the barn. It is supposed the deed was done while temporarily insane. Justin F. MacKENZIE, a generous citizen of Woodstock, has presented that village with a bronze fountain, which has been placed in the public square. It was made by the J. S. Mott iron-works of New York and has two drinking places. There are also basins for horses and cattle and smaller places for dogs to drink from. The fountain is supplied from the aqueduct and is lighted by two gas jets in plate-glass lanterns. The structure is about 12 feet high and stands on a granite platform. An incendiary fire at Readsboro, Monday morning, at 1:30 o'clock, burned E. J. BUTTERICK & Co.'s store; loss on goods $9,000, insurance $4,000; loss on building $2,000, insured; also E. J. BUTTERICK's house, loss $1,500, insured for $1,300; Mrs. BARTLETT's house, loss $1,000; the town hall, loss$2,000, insured; a house owned by the Baptist church, loss $500; barn with store property, loss $2,000. The fire was set under a shed in rear of the store. Paints and oils were kept above. BUTTERICK's family lived over the store, and had a narrow escape. They saved nothing. The store building was owned by Mrs. W. R. FAULKNER. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT