The Vermont Journal, Windsor, Saturday, June 14, 1884 Chelsea News Rev. J. E. KNAPP was chaplian of the county court at its opening on Tuesday, June 3. Judge POWERS opened the court and tried a few cases, for which Judge ROWELL was disqualified having been a counsel in them. Rev. J. HAMILTON, of West Fairlee, and Rev. D.KILBURN, of Topsham wer in town last week; also Rev. Mr. GAY of Brookfield. William MOORE, or "Billy" MOORE, as he was called, was found on the floor of his cooper's shop a few days ago in an unconscious state, caused by paralysis. He was moved to Geo. HATCH's house, where he boarded. He gained consciouness so far as to say that the last thing that he remembers was that he was trying to build a fire in his cooper's shop. He died Thursday, June 5. The first case tried in this term of court was Royal BURNHAM against the town of Strafford. The case had been once tried, and a verdict given in favor of the defendant. Exceptions were taken and the case went to the Supreme court, which reversed the decision and sent the case back for a new trial. At the second trial the jury disagreed. In this trial the verdict was in favor of the defendant. At the close of the trial the court adjourned over till Monday, two o'clock P. M., when Judge ROWELL was present and took charge of the court. Five indictments for violations of the liquor law have been called. The respondents all pleaded guilty, and were fined as follows: Marsh CHADWICK, $10 and costs; M. L. CHADWICK, $190 and costs; M. E. FARRINGTON, $50 and costs; B. F. CHADWICK, $190 and costs; Calvin HARVEY, $10 and costs. A son of L. N. CARR, of the east hill, who is insane, attempted recently to kill Mr. Smith TAYLOR. He entered his sleeping room in the night and aimed a blow at him. Mr. TAYLOR succeeded in overcoming him after a severe struggle. Dangerous weapons were found in CARR'S POSSESSION. He was placed in Jailer DICKINSON's custody to prevent further exhibitions of violence. The telephone to this town is becoming a reality. A little girl arrived in the family of G. H. BACON, May 31. A. S. FLINT, formerly of Chelsea,died a few days ago in Detroit. Hon. L. G.HINCKLEY delivered an address at Barre, May 30. Mrs. Barna CASGROVE is now living with her son, J. B. CASGROVE, on the west hill. Mrs. FINNIE, of New York, and W. E. McINTYRE, of Iowa, have been visiting their sister, Mrs. H. A. SANBORN, and her family. It is said that Vertner KINERSON, grandson of the late Joseph KINERSON,will study medicine with Dr. M. H. CORWIN. A. N. WOODRUFF's meat market is being improved by an addition of a large meat room. C. E. CORWIN and wife, of Beebe Plain, Derby, are in town. Report says that Fred CLEVELAND was badly injured Saturday, by his ox team running away while he was ploughing. May 8, thermometer 90 degrees in the shade. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT