The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, December 21, 1888 Woodstock 12/21/1888 James R. MURDOCK, now one of the oldest residents of this place, who has been in failing health through the summer, is very low, with little prospect that he will ever be any better. Dr. BOYNTON has so far recovered from the effects of his recent accident, in being thrown from a carriage, that he is now able to be out. This community was greatly shocked, Saturday, by the announcement, by telegraph, of the sudden death, in New York city, of Miss Etta RICE of this village. She went from home the fourth of September, to pursue the study of painting and designing at Cooper Institute; was taken ill with intermittent fever, complicated with heart difficulty, and died after an illness of short duration. She was greatly beloved by all,and was the only child of her mother, and she a widow. Will FORD is working in KIMBALL's drug-store during the vacation. Rev. B. M. TILLOTSON has tendered his resignation as pastor of the Universalist church. Lyman COLLINS has sold his meat market to O. L. RICHMOND. A few nights ago, Zeb CHURCHILL, living in the west part of the town, was awakened in the night by a noise at the barn, and investigation found that one sill had given way and let the floor of the stable down into the basement. He succeeded in liberating all the cattle except one steer, which choked to death before he could reach him; but by cutting his throat he prevented much loss. Alonzo MACK recently sold, it is said, a nine-years-old horse, of Kent stock, for $500 cash and a mare and a colt worth $125. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton [email protected] Dummerston, VT