The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, November 23, 1888 Proctorsville 11/23/1888 Mary POLLARD is in Whitehall, N. Y., taking lessons in oil painting. The death of James Madison BLANCHARD at the home of his son, in Washington, D. C., occurred Sunday, the 11th inst. Mr.BLANCHARD has been in ill-health several years. He spent the summer of '87 at the black River House, in this place. His wife, who survives him, was a daughter of Rev. Warren SKINNER. The last of the cheese made at Eagle cheese-factory during the past season has been sold. Nine hundred and fifty-one cheese were made during the five months the factory was in operation, the fall cheese bringing 11 1/2 and 12 cents a pound. On account of unfavorable weather, on Friday last, the torch light procession planned in honor of the Republican victory was postponed until Tuesday evening. The procession then formed at THOMPSON's store, headed by the Altimont cornet band of Ludlow, marching the length of the village streets. Nearly every house occupied by Republicans was illuminated, and many were handsomely decorated with the national colors and Chinese lanterns, as were the places of business; while those of the Democrats were conspicuous for their darkness, with a single exception, where a transparency was displayed with the motto "Right will no always win: Truth crushed to earth will rise again." Fireworks on Proctor hill, with the booming of cannon, added to the general jubilation. Frank HAVEN had another ad attack, Tuesday, but is more comfortable at present writing. Kelsey BAILEY is very sick with measles. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton [email protected] Dummerston, VT