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ivfitM* II Mfclll 911 If I HIM v« 1 IIS IBesides r«‘lulivn« mid friends In Ilrid-port, tiDuiy were present from sur-mnnling toiViH; tinning these wcro Rev. F. \V\ Oluistead, whoso long pus-torato in Hridpnrt rinsed more than seventeen years ago, find who now minis-torn to tho (’mijrpgational church in Williston, It. F. Haskell and ion of Cornwall. I\ L. Iteod of Miucville, N. V., Mrs. Robert i hiutcuwny of Middlo-hury. Mrs. Alien Graves of Manchester, Mr. and Mrs. II. T. Cults of Orwell. Tho la«t named gentleman and his wife furnished several excellent songs during the evening, which cnsily held the company in close and silent attention. Some ot their pieces were evidently prepared for tho occasion and when, near the close of tho fostivities,they brought out “Auld Lang Syne.” there was no lack of chorus full and hearty. Mrs. Darwin Rico road an original poem which is here given:We ffftio upon llieso forms and fncoa bright,We listen to those voices sweet and cheery i Our cup of happiness runs full to night,And age has nothing tlmt Is sa«i or dreary ; n o tender yon a treleonie warm and true.Our friends who’vo gatbared hero with heart# united,To celebrate In kindly glad review,Tho tacrod rows wo ouco so fondly plighted.o Bonus.Through joy and grief, through aunshiuo and through storm,For sixty years we’ve Journeyed on together,And we hope that able by side,Wo may cross the tossing tide That leads to 1 lie nnd bliss and peace forever.The years aeein long anrl liko n Uirul dream, Siuce we stood hand In hand in vouthfc’ glad morning,Tho sen of life seemed liko a lovely stream,With blooming flowers all its banks ndornlug. We little knew what care or trouble meant,Nor guessed the toil of sowing and of gleaning , But now that mortal life is nearly spent,Slowlv, but surely, wc have learned Us menu-Notioes. s v—Fresh oysters nt If. P. Lang-worthy’s. WB- t— Got your Job printing done at the Register office.For Salb.—Thoroughbred shepherd puppies. Fred Footb.—The “Belle” Alaska for Indies is what they all like, at Beckwith Co.'s.—ICO tons of hay In barns and stacks for side by Columbus Smith, WestSalisbury.Wanted.—Good unwashed wool at 26 and 28 cents per pound.U. D. TwrrcHKLL.—A new slock of Indies' kid and goat button boots in six widths at Beckwith Co.'s.— All the publications of tho Ameii-can Book Exchange aro to 1)9 obtained at tlio Register office.—Get one or two new subscribers for the Regis!er and thus obtain n good book to read this winter.For Sals—Tho premises owned and occupied by D. D. Webster, situated on South Main St, Middlebury, Vt. For terms «ic., apply to E. E. Smith.— A number of subscribers who havepromised to pay in wood are kospect-fully notified that wo are ready to receive tbo same.Lost, - Yc-terdi y, a ladh's fur cape near to (or u irthoi) the Congregationd church in Cornwall. The finder will be suitably rewnrdc I by leaving p at Cornwall Post Office. I— I would give notice that 1 am prepared to go out to do sewing of all kinds, and will be pleased to receive orders. Rooms at tho Park llouso. Esther Prunibit.Notice to Tat Paxkrs.—I will ro ceivo taxes at H. W. Brewster’s store.1 wish those that have not paid their taxes, would make it their business to do so; if any one would like mo to call ou them for taxes, please drop inc notice through tho Post office. Will be at the post offioc in East Middlebury, Jan. 20, to icceivo taxes. Special office days Mondays and Saturdays.M. A. Mcnrob, Collector. Middlebury, Jan. 14, 1881.—This being the season that ladie9 fire buying and making up their springand sumnior underwear, E. R. Clay has just received and is prepared to show a fine assortment of all the favorite brands of bleached, half bleached and unbleached cottons, and a full lineof while goods and trimmings. !100 pieces Hamburg embroideries; 100 pieces Irish trimmings; 50 pieces Torchon; 25 pieces Valencia ines laces: 25 pioc •» Mechlin laccs; 25 pieces Bre-• no laces; 25 pieces Languedoc laces;lOpieces Point Renaissance; 10 piecos Guipure d’ Art.We 811 a 11 oho open Jan. 20, our usual assortment of ladies underwear, suchat skins, chemises, drawers, night dresses, etc.The above goods are all bought for strictly caiJi, und will be sold at tho very• W •lowest living juices. Tho ladies are cordially invited to call and examine my stuck.has always been owned in the familyThis land was among the first sot tied in town. When tho war came on tho Indians destroyed all tho houses nxcep the Ileinenway home, which was left standing.A largo part of tho families of Brid-pirt are connected, nearly or remotely, with Mr. Iiomeuway’s. Tho relationships extend much into surrounding towns, while many of tho kindred Imvs removed west. They are notably a vigorous stock, with strong physical and mental powers.Asa Hemenway, Sr., has had four children, sixteen grand children, three great grand children, two brothers, six si9tcrs, twonty-fonr nephews and nieces, sixty great nephews and nieces, twenty groat-great nephews and nieces. lie is tho only one living of his father’s family and the oldest of the living i datives.^ —Died, in Bridport, Jan. 20, of consumption, W. R. Holdridge, aged 2G yrs. 11 mo. Thus in tho morning of life one has been strichen down, leaving a wife and child and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his early demise, liis has been a long illness, though ho has over been hopeful of recovery, yet willing II it were ttio Lord’s will to die. Ytt life seemed bright tohim, and he struggled hard against disease, to live for his family, but tho fell destroyer came aud laid his icy hand upon him. When told that he must die he replied “all is right.” His confidence in a loving Savior was unwavering, though ho felt there wore mysteries in God’s word ho could not understand. His end was peaceful, and alter an affectionate farewell to each of his bereaved family, he said, “all is right,” and wo trust fell asleep In Jesus, where tho weary are at rest.ADDISON.— Why don’t they prosocuto Phil!’*—Plenty of snow for all purposes.—Many of our fanners aro compelled to feed meal, bran, etc. for want ofhay.¥—Prof. Pond lias a lino vocal music class in East Addison, n’.so one in West |Addison. j— L. S. Burwell contemplates a combined horso and sheep barn, 22 x 20and 30 x 50.—One of our citizens was badly frightened last week, on his wuy home from Port Henry, by the attentions of a drunken man.CORNWALL.—George Bond is again among us, whom wo are glad to welcome.—Sewing circle met with Mrs. C. M. Jones tho uftemoon of the 20th.— Another cold wave, but we trust inikior weather is in store for us soon.—Schools in town under the direction of first class teachers, are progressing finely.—Tho advance in the price of bop-poles has caused everyone possessing swamp territory to turn their attention in that direction.Deaths in Cornwall for 1830.— No prevailing disease has visited us, the past year, yet sixteen of our number have died. Four, whose average age was over four score years seemingly passed awav by old age, and one was drowned. Obin Fields.
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Middlebury Register
Middlebury, Vermont, US
Fri, Jan 28, 1881
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