The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, April 16, 1886 Tyson 4/16/1886 Moses J. TOWNSEND has bought the J. B. POLLARD farm; moved on and taken full possession. Mr. MANLEY from Plymouth Notch, has bought of the administrator of Thomas McMAHON's estate the McMAHON homestead for $400; will move there, soon. Eugene PARKER lost a valuable team-horse, the 11th inst. There seems to be an unusual fatality in the diseases of horses, here, three having died recently. Our veterinary surgeon is confined to his room with rheumatism. This may account for the fatality to a certain extent. The neighbors and friends of Henry M. PARKER and wife, to the number of fifty, gave them a surprise, the evening of the 9th inst., by rushing into and taking possession of their premises, it being the 50th birthday of Mr. PARKER. Mr. P. and wife were at a neighbors for a visit at the time, but were notified of the raid, and immediately returned home to protect their homestead. Numerous and valuable gifts were brought by the raiders; a rocking-chair for Mr. P. and one for his wife, among the more appropriate donations. The party then adjourned to Liberty hall, where a bountiful supper was provided, and the remainder of the evening was spent in social games, with music and dancing. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton [email protected] Dummerston, VT