The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, August 9, 1889 Chester 8/9/1889 In Sycamore, Ill., July 13th, Nathan RANNY, formerly employed in the store of ADAMS & PARK, was married to Miss Emma MARTIN, daughter of the late Deacon A. B. MARTIN of Chester. The parties, with the mother of the bride, moved West some 20 months ago, and now reside in Sycamore. Kendall EATON, an aged man, was found dead in his room at the town farm, Monday morning. He was buried Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. L. NOYES officiating. Three young people were received into the Baptist church by baptism, last Sunday evening. E. P. CULVER, from Mechanicsville, has opened a jewelry store at the Depot. But few from here took in the excursion to Providence Island, Tuesday; but those who went report a very pleasant time. L. A. VEAZEY and family have returned from their outing at the beach. Charles JEFTS from Winona, Minn., is calling on old-time friends here. Frank BLOOD of Waltham, Mass., called on his friends here while on his way to Iowa, last week. M. D. FULLER started for Ft. Payne, Ala., via Boston and Norfolk boat, last Monday. He will be absent some two or three weeks. Rev. Herbert TILDEN from Farmington, Me., a former principal of Black River Academy, is visiting at his brother's--Rev. H. B. TILDEN. He will supply the pulpit at the Baptist church, next Sunday. Russell COBLEIGH, who has been ill for some time, is now improving, with hopes of being able to be out soon. The real and personal effects of the late Charles HAWKINS will be sold at auction this (Thursday) afternoon. Prof. TRACY is giving instruction on the piano to a large class of pupils, and also has several taking lessons on the pipe organ. A rare opportunity is being improved by our young people to receive instruction from an experienced and able instructor. Mrs. MERRILL and daughter, of Boston, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren RICHARDSON. Mrs. Dr. PAYNE of Boston was the guest of her brother, A. A. STEVENS, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank ADAMS, with their guests, Mr. and Mrs. McGRATH, visited friends in Windsor, Wednesday, returning on Thursday, with their own conveyance. Mrs. N. LINCOLN, who has been spending the Summer at the beach and vicinity, returned home Monday. The cantata of "The Flower Queen," under the direction of Prof. TRACY, will be given in the town hall Wednesday evening, Aug. 28th. A girl baby was received into the family of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. CHANDLER, Thursday morning. Inscription upon a tombstone, copied by the writer while strolling through the grounds of an ancient cemetery, omitting the name of the disceased, who died March 26th, 1790: So here the dust of ----------lies Who fell to death a sacrafis And may the living view with care The doleful instance that lies here Who in the prime did soon expire And yield his vital breath And in the grave his body must Lie mouldering back to dust ----------------------------------------------------- A remarkable instance of the intelligence and sagacity of a horse is related by John P. BROWN of Ludlow. Last winter, while on his way to Rutland and in the neighborhood of Frank HASTINGS', in Mount Holly, his hat was blown off. Being alone, and ice covering the ground, Mr. BROWN managed as best he could, in his crippled condition, to get from the wagon, and by crawling on the icy ground recovered his hat and succeeded in returning to the buggy, but was so exhausted by the exertion and chilled by the cold that he was unable to regain his place in the vehicle. Night coming on, and being on an unfrequented road, Mr. BROWN began to realize that his condition was getting desperate, and that something must be done; so, loosing his horse from the carriage, he told him to go and get help. The horse started for Mr. HASTINGS', and after half an hour's absence returned alone; then Mr. B., calling the horse by name, spoke sharply and told him to go for help. Thereat he turned and started on a run, and after a short absence returned with Mr. HASTINGS, who assisted Mr. B. to his house. It appeared that the horse went to the house the first time, and finding no one returned to his master. Was it animal instinct or intelligence that guided the horse in his search for help for his master? (Now try that with an automobile and see how far you get! RHB) Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT