The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, July 26, 1889 North Shrewsbury 7/26/1889 We congratulate Willard SANDERSON on his success in canvassing for The History of Johnstown Flood. He secured over 150 subscriptions in less than three days. Gene WILSON has been laid up with his foot, which he cut badly about six weeks ago. It was thought at one time amputation would be necessary. It is feared it will be some time before he will be able to work. Mrs. Julia E. VOSBURGH of Troy, N. Y., is visiting with Mrs. Jane CROPSEY. Mr. and Mrs. Eli LORD are on the sick-list. It is well that Mrs. SAWYER of North Springfield, their only child, is at home on a visit at this time. Mr. and Mrs. WILCOX, and another lady, of Mechanicsville, came here to attend service, last Sunday morning; and as they are in full sympathy with the A. C. church, of course, they enjoyed the meeting. We have at least one expert swimmer in this vicinity, in the person of Carlton NOYES, who on the 5th inst. swam across the pond at Niveveh, a distance of three-fourths of a mile, and then back. The pond was so rough, at the time, that Arthur PAGE said the waves dashed into the boat, as they were out before the swimming commenced; so the boat did not go with him. His father, Andrew NOYES, is very thankful he was not drowned. Preaching in the church at the Center, by Elder WRIGHT, next Sunday, at 2:30 p. m. One day last week master Forest GUILD presented the pastor with some fine trout; for which he is especially thankful, as it is the first time he has been remembered with a string of the speckled beauties since he came to the state. Miss Grace JOHNSON of North Clarendon is visiting her friend, Mrs. Perrin WHITNEY, for a few days. We note that Daniel COOK has bought another matched team; color, dark bay. We should judge that in some respects they are superior to the late team he sold for $500. They certainly make a fine appearance, stepping so evenly before the new carriage. We opine Mr. and Mrs. C. feel just a little proud of them; and who could blame them! For what is grander or more useful to man, among the animals, than a noble horse. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT