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    1. [VTBENNIN] 1883--Fair Haven News.
    2. Source, Rutland Herald & Globe--Wed. Apr. 4, 1883. FAIR HAVEN, Vt. Fast-day services will be held in the Congregational church Friday morning; sermon by Rev. Dr. Gow. The Ladies Missionary society of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs. Mary Allen Thursday afternoon. George E. Peck, president of the Northern Illinois Merino Sheep Breeders' association, who has been spending a few days with his Fairhaven relatives, has gone to Addison county for the purpose of conferring with prominent sheep breeders on matters pertaining to the association. Mr. Peck's father, Eli Peck, moved to Illinois from Sandgate, Vt., about forty years ago. His only capital was energy and unflagging industry. Today he and his sons own over 1000 acres of the best land in Illinois. While grain-raising is their chief pursuit, they own a flock 1400 registered sheep and a large dairy of grade short-horns. The Rutland Herald , containing the latest telegraphic and local news is delivered in Fairhaven every morning by Charlie Griffin. Only fifty cents a month or $ 6 a year. April 2.

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