Fairchild, Timothy (Brookfield). Masonic Notice. At a regular communication of Federal Lodge No. 15 at Brookfield, Vt. on the 14 day of September, 1818, VOTED that Timothy Fairchild, a Master Mason, be forever expelled from the Lodge for irregular and unmasonic conduct. By order of the W. M. - William M. Alvord, Sec'y., Brookfield, 14 Sept., 1818.
Fall, Moses (Peeling, NH). Assistance Needed. The subscriber of Peeling in the county of Grafton and state of New Hampshire, is under the necessity of requesting you, who feel disposed, to assist the cause of humanity to insert the following in your paper respectively. My husband, MOSES FALL, enlisted in the service of the U. States (11th Regiment) about the last of February, 1813, to serve during the War. he was discharged at the close of the war in 1815 at Sackett's Harbor, and set out for home together with other soldiers who went from this vicinity. They left him sick at Watertown, NY. I have not since heard from him and was led to believe he is dead. Whoever can give information respecting him and forward his discharge to me at this place and that I may be enabled to obtain his land title from the United States of which I stand in need by doing it will receive the gratitude of a poor and suffering family. -- Sally Fall, Peeling, NY 23 Nov. 1816.
Farwell & Clark (Reading). Take Notice. The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public in general, that they will continue the Clothing Business, at their shop, one mile south of where the meeting house formerly stood in Reading, where they will commence Dressing Cloth, in all its various branches, by the first of August next - Those who will please favour them with their custom may depend on having their work done with neatness and dispatch. Those who wish, may leave their Cloth at the Store of Farwell & Hawkins and due attention shall be paid and the cloth returned to said Store, when dressed, if requested ,and the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged by the public's humble servants, -- Farwell & Clark, Reading, 15 July, 1811.
Fellows, Varney (Weathersfield). Stray Steer. Broke into the enclosure of the subscriber about the 25th of October last ,a dark brindle Steer with four white feet, a small star in his forehead, supposed to be three years old last spring. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take him away. - Varney Fellows, Weathersfield, 13 Nov., 1816.
Felton, Amos (Tunbridge). Farm for Sale. The subscriber offers for sale his Farm lying in Tunbridge, about two miles from the Mills on the east branch of the White River, containing about one hundred and thirty acres of excellent land - from 30 to 60 acres under good improvement; a good dwelling house, well finished, two good barns, sufficient to hold the produce of said farm, a good well of water; also water conveyed to the barns by aqueducts; also a fine young orchard sufficient to make 40 barrels of cider; also a nursery of several hundred trees ,with a number of grafts of the best of fruit. The whole together will be sold as cheap as any other farm of equal goodness in this State for one half paid down - the remainder in one year after or as the parties can agree. A good title will be given and possession will be given as will best suit the purchaser. - Amos Felton, Tunbridge. 14 May, 1816.
Field, Levi (Weathersfield). Estate Notice. Be it remembered that at a probate court holden at Windsor on 2 of Feb., 1814 before Hon. William Hunter, Esq., Judge- On application of Rhoda Field, Executrix of the last will and testament of Levi Field, late of Weathersfield... it is decreed that unless the Creditors to the Estate shall on or before the 2d day of August next, exhibit their claims against said Estate to the said Rhoda Field for settlement, they be forever Barred... Luther Mills, Register..
Fire in Windsor... Horrible! The following account of the fire which roused the citizens of this village from their slumbers and gilded the sable canopy of night with the flames of desolation is furnished by a number of gentlemen who were appointed a committee to inquire into the cause and ascertain the damage sustained...... Distressing Fire ... On Wednesday morning [25 Nov., 1818], about half past one, the inhabitants of this village were alarmed by the cry, Fire! It was found to proceed from the cellar of that part of the Tontine Building occupied by Messrs. Pomroy & Hedge, cabinet makers, in which was a large quantity of lumber. For some time it was hoped that the fire would be got under control but all efforts were unavailing. The fire ascended by the staircase to the upper rooms, and was soon communicated to the whole building, which was consumed together with the store at the north owned by Messrs. F & J. Pettes, and the one at the south owned by the estate of William Leverett. The coffee-house of Messrs. Pettes was in imminent danger; and was saved by pulling down their store while on fire. The exertions to save the buildings were continued to so late a period, as not to leave sufficient time to remove any property except from the lower store and cellar of the Tontine, one article excepted - it was ascertained there was in the third story a barrel of powder, a ladder was placed to the window and Mr. Ziba Toot of this place, went up, burst in the window and brought down the powder in safety. The morning was calm - no wind was felt until the fire was got under. Had it been as high as it was the night before or the night after, nearly the whole village of Windsor must have shared the fate of the Tontine. Still and calm as it was ,the buildings on the opposite side were in great danger. It was extremely difficult for the persons on the roofs to keep their places on account of the heat. Blankets spread and kept wet were scorched to a coal; and once a store (Smith & Dutton's) was once on fire. Much credit is due to the Fire Company for their spirited and judicious exertions and to the active cooperation of the inhabitants and particularly to the inhabitants of Cornish for their early and persevering assistance. The Tontine building was 91 and one-half feet long, 40 feet wide, and three stories high. It was owned by Samuel Patrick Jr., Elisha Phelps, the estate of Dr. Stearns, Mrs. Townsend, and Miss Brewer; besides whom the principal sufferers are Pomroy & Hedge, F & J. Pettes, James Cochran, Christopher Paige, Nathaniel Penniman, S. Cutting, James Lowe, and the estate of William Leverett. Messrs. Pomroy & Hedge are the greatest sufferers. Their loss is estimated at $3,600, besides their books and papers. They have strong claims to the forbearance and benevolence of friends and the public. Nor is theirs the only claim.. The amount of loss is estimated at between $14,000 and $15,000! Much pain has been taken to ascertain the cause of this fire, and the enquiry has resulted in the decided conviction that it was the work of an incendiary and probably not his first attempt. The records of Vermont Lodge No. 1, the records of the Wardens of the Fire Society, and the records of St. Paul's Church were consumed. (noticed Monday, 30 Nov., 1818). - follow up - Townsend, S. (Windsor). Card. The subscriber returns her thanks to her friends and the citizens in general for their spirited exertions in saving a considerable proportion of her property from the fire on Wednesday morning last. -S. Townsend, Windsor, 30 Nov., 1818. N. B. Any person wishing for Goods belonging to said Store or Watches left to be repaired, will be waited upon with pleasure at the house of the subscriber (on the Court-house Common) for a few days until a more suitable place can be prepared. .. CARD... Smith & Dutton offer their grateful thanks to their friends and the fellow citizens for the cheerful aid given them on Wednesday morning last in preserving their property from fire. -- follow up -- Pomroy & Hedge, having had all their Books, Accounts, Notes, and other papers destroyed by the late fire, request every person with whom they have had dealings, to call and make a settlement immediately. It is presumed that ever person will see the necessity of this request and give it the attention it demands. Windsor, 28 Nov., 1818. - Henry Stevens, Tailor informs friends and customers that the shop which he formerly occupied having been destroyed by the late fire, he has taken on in the building next south of Patrick's Inn, directly over S. Cutting's Store, where they are invited to call as usual. Windsor, 28 Nov., 1818. -- follow up -- Letter to the editor: Mr. Spooner. In perusing the account of the late fire in your Journal of Monday last, I was much surprised to find that the exertions of a large number of females, who generally assembled in the assistance of the citizens at that time, were passed over unnoticed. The reason for this is wholly unknown. The committee must have known and witnessed their assiduous exertions. It is a lack which, for the honor of the sex, ought to be known that not only young ladies of the first respectability, but those of advanced age, calmly collected and united their prompt and spirited exertions with those of the citizens against the devastating element. And it is also a fact that while some able-bodied men stood almost idle spectators of the trying scene, keeping aloof from danger, or employed their noble powers in handing empty buckets, those females upon whom too much praise cannot be lavished, generously supplied their places in the water line, and for hours cheerfully volunteered their aid. Praise is but small reward for their services and will add little in the pleasure they made derive from a consciousness of having merited it, yet it ought not to be withheld. And although they be not recorded in the book of fame, gratitude for their exertions warms the breast of every considerate citizen. -Fairplay. (noticed 7 Dec., 1818). - follow up - James Lowe, opposite Pettes Coffee House, informs the public that by the goodness of his friends who assisted him at the fire, he has saved the most valuable part of his Books & Stationary, which with an additional assortment just received from Boston, makes his stock complete, for a country store. Among which are the latest and most approved authors on Medicine, School and Blank Books, Bridgewater Collection of Sacred Music, published under the exportation of the Handel and Haydn Society in Boston, &c. &c. &c. Book Binding of various kinds done as above. Windsor Book-Store, 7 Dec., 1818.
Fire Society (Windsor). The inhabitants of the village in the East Parish in Windsor are requested to meet at the dwelling house of Sam'l Patrick, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, in order to raw articles of association, as a Fire Society, agreeable to the Act of Incorporation. -- Noticed Monday, 2 Dec., 1811.
Fisher, Abial (Peacham) The Spotted Fever continues to progress in Peacham, Yesterday I came from there - - it has not abated then. One died yesterday and two the day before .There were some more, who, it was thought, would not recover. It is supposed there have been as many as seventy cases of this malignant disease in Peacham, seventeen of which terminated in death - and thirteen of them within eighteen days. Probably about the same number have had the fever in Barnet, out of which number twenty-three have died. The disorder is not quite so prevalent in the latter place as it has been. It is about tow months since the disorder first made its appearance in Barnet. - Abel Fisher, Jr., 22 March, 1811.
Fitch, Woodward R. (Woodstock). Ran Away.. from the subscriber on the 20th of December last, an indented apprentice BOY by the name of Cyrrel Wilson, all persons are forbid harbouring, trusting, or employing said Boy on the severest penalty of the law. - Woodward R. Fitch, Woodstock, 10 April, 1818.
Fleming, Patrick (Arlington, Vt.). Shocking accident. (Arlington Dec. 2) it falls to our lot to record a most shocking and heart-rending accident which happened in this town on Saturday last. Mr. Patrick Fleming, while assisting to raise the frame of a small shed near the grist mill north of the village, was instantly killed by the falling of a heavy stick of timber, which crushed his head in so shocking a manner as to put an end to his life without the least struggle. Mr. Fleming was a native of Ireland, about 38 years of age, and has left a wife and three children to mourn his sudden departure. This sad event, not only calls for caution in raising buildings, but speaks to us in a voice more audible than words: "Be yea also ready, for in such an hour as yea think not, the Son of Man cometh." (noticed 14 Dec., 1817)
Fletcher, James (Woodstock). Caution. Whereas I am supporting Calista Fletcher, I threfore forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date. -James Fletcher, Woodstock, 5 Nov., 1817.
Fletcher, Jasper (Woodstock). Notice. This is to forbid all persons harboroing or trusting Calista, my wife on my account, for she has gone to parts unknown to me and I shall not pay any debt of her contracting after this date. Jasper Fletcher, Woodstock 5 Sept., 1818.
Folsom, Jacob (Brookfield). Jacob Folsom, Post Rider informs his customers that payment must positively be made up to the 8th of December instant immediately. Those who have engaged to pay in country produce are requested to leave the same at the places where their papers are left previous to the 10th of January. He also informs his customers in the towns of Bethel, Randolph, Braintree, Brookfield and Williamstown, that he has disposed of his route through said towns to Mr. Peter Bean of Brookfield. He also gives information that he has taken Mr. Oliver King's route, where he shall continue to leave papers for all of said King's customers, at his price, and at an earlier term than they have heretofore received them, unless requested to the contrary. Tunbridge, 21 Dec., 1812.
Forbes, Abner (Windsor). Law Suit. State of Vt. Windsor County, ss. Whereas Abner Forbes of Windsor hath filed his bill in court against Caleb Thomson, late of said Windsor, now of Swanzey in the State of NH, for the foreclosing the equity of redemption to a certain FARM deeded to said Thompson by Alvan Marcy; said Farm was conveyed by mortgage deed, for securing the payment of a certain sum of money as appears by the bill on file... Thompson.... to appear at the next term of this Court to be holden at Woodstock on 1st Tuesday in September next, to answer.... Benjamin Swan, Clerk, Woodstock, 25 March, 1818. {*note: Caleb Thomspon married Lydia Russell of Swanzey, NH in Windsor 16 Jan., 1812}
Forbes, Absalom (Windsor). Notice. Whereas, Mary, my wife, a few days since, in my absence and unknown to me and without the least provocation, took an opportunity to leave my bed and board and has taken two or three of my children with her and she, though often requested, refused to return, I therefore forbid all persons harbouring or trusting her on my account as I will not pay an debts so contracted after this date. Absalom Forbes, Windsor, 3 March, 1818. {*note: this Mary was Mr. Forbes' 2nd wife. She was Mrs. Mary Perry, and they were married in Windsor, 19 June, 1814}
Forbes, Absalom (Windsor). Please Note. As the subscriber is about to remove from this part of the country, he now offers for sale all his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Beds, Bedding, Bureaus, Tables, Chairs &c &c. Also, 1 set of Blacksmith's Tools. Likewise, 1 set of Joiner's Tools; also two one-horse waggons, two sleighs and harnesses &c &c. The above will be sold a private sale previous to the 20th of May next, otherwise will be sold at Public Auction. To Let, a House and Garden convenient for one family a few rods south of the south meeting house, - Abaslom Forbes, 20 April, 1818.
Forbes, Jotham (Windsor). Important to Consumptive Persons... Having been more than eight years in the full practice of PHYSIC, either in private or in the United States Army, and having had frequent opportunities thence of observing the great and increasing ravages made among the people of this country by the Pulmonary Consumption (Phthisis Pulmonalis) and of being a painful witness to the little success which has attended the most skillful and experienced Physicians generally, in their attempts to combat this fatal malady, the subscriber has been induced to investigate the formidable disease with all the attention and scrutiny of which he was capable and has come to the following conclusions, viz.: 1st: That most cases, the remote cause of this alarming disease, is the hyper Oxygenating of the blood; and 2nd: That the proximate cause is as frequently a deficient absorption of the blood at the extremities of the bronchial vein. - Now common sense dictate that to remedy any evil is to simply remove the cause of that evil. To find a composition of medicine which should possess the most desirable virtue in cases of consumption, has been the object of much painful solicitude, exertion and expense with the subscriber, but he feels highly compensated for all his toil in being able to give information to the public that he is now in possession of a form of medicine that succeeds far beyond his most sanguine expectation, ever to have found; and it is doubly gratifying to reflect that this composition is not only entirely of the vegetable kingdom, but the produce of his own country. Having witnessed the astonishing effects of this medicine in removing a consumptive cough, a principle of Philanthropy has overcome in the subscriber his natural and strong aversion to patent or private medicines, and his prejudice against every thing which may savor of quackery whereby the lives of so many people have been put in jeopardy; and induces him to give the information for the relief of those of his fellows beings who may be laboring under on the most formidable and alarming diseases to which the human body is subject. The medicine being in the form of a Pill is convenient to take and its nature such as renders it perfectly safe for the most delicate females, under any possible circumstances. The subscriber has no agents in this affair, therefore none are genuine but such as are obtained of him or his family. Printed or written directions will accompany each box of these Consumptive Pills. To persons who may send from a distance for these Pills, it will be of great important in receiving directions to send a written statement, made by some intelligent medical gentlemen who has seen the Patient and had opportunity of examining the case. - Jotham Forbes, Windsor, 17 Nov., 1815. N. B. A number of respectable pesons in this vicinity can attest from actual and successful experiment, to the value and importance of his simple drug.
Foster, Anna (Mt. Tabor). Died at Mount Tabor on 6th ultimo (6 Aug., 1816), Mrs. Anna Foster, wife of Mr. Samuel Foster ,and daughter of Doct. Nathaniel Bread of Nelson, NH, aged 45 years. Printers in Vt, NY, and NH are requested to insert the above. (noticed 2 Sept., 1816).
Foster, Ephraim (Peacham). Fire!! On Sunday evening, the 3d instant, the Gin Distillery of Mr. Ephraim Foster of Peacham, with its valuable contents, was destroyed by fire. It may not be improper to observe that twenty-seven stills yet remain in operation in the single town of Peacham. If not with 'milk and honey,' certainly this land o'erflows with gin and whisky! (noticed Monday, 18 March, 1811).
Fourth of July (Windsor). The anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in this village on Friday last in a new and superior style. Discourses suited to the occasion were delivered by Elder Howard, and Rev. Mr. Chapman. And according to previous arrangement, a respectable number of gentlemen Amateurs, from this and the neighboring state, performed a select Oratorio of sacred music - to eulogize which, as the performance merits, words are too feeble; we can do it only by the aid of expressive silence. A brilliant and crowded assembly were almost lost in ecstasy while it required no great effort of imagination to realize the sensations of those who heard a 'multitude of the Heavenly Host, praising God." (noticed Monday 7 July, 1817).
Fourth of July (Windsor). The fortieth Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated on the fourth instant by the Republican Citizens of this town and vicinity. At 12 o'clock a procession was formed at Mr. Pettes' Coffee-House, under the direction of Major Brown, marshal of the day, and Mr. Jesse Cochran and J. Y. Sawyer, his assistants preceded by music and a military escort which moved to the brick meeting-house. The exercises of the day were commenced by the reading of the Declaration of Independence by J. C. Thompson, Esq. The throne of glacé was then address in a fervent and appropriate prayer by Elder Lamson. After singing an ode prepared for the occasion, an oration was delivered by Capt. Selleck Osborn, which the Committee of Arrangements happy in saying, was equally admirable for soundness of principle, variety of matter, and classic elegance of diction. The procession then returned to Pettes' where, after partaking of an elegant repast, at which Thomas Leverett, Esq., officiated as President, and Jabez Delano and Rufus Forbush, Esqs. as Vice Presidents, a number of appropriate toasts were drank, under the discharge of Artillery, accompanied with the cheers of martial music. The Committee of arrangements tender their thanks to Mr. Bishop and the choir of singers under him for their exertion in preparation and the happy style of their performances in the gallery. The number and brilliancy of the young Ladies who assisted, far exceeded the high expectations of the Committee, and added beauty ever to the 'beatitudes of song.' The Committee beg leave also to tender acknowledgments to the members of the Jefferson Artillery and other young gentlemen composing the escort for the martial appearance and patriotic zeal exhibited on the occasion. (noticed 8 July, 1816).
Fraser, John (Pomfret). Died at Pomfret on the 22nd of January last, Mr. John Fraser, aged 79 (noticed Monday, 4 March, 1811.)
Freeman, Elisha (Barnard) Estate Notice. We, the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon Benj. Clapp, Esq., Judge... to the estate of Elisha Freeman, late of Barnard in the district of Hartford... and nine months from the 4th day of April instant, being allowed... at the dwelling house of the widow Sally Freeman in said Barnard on the second Wednesday of May and September.... Lemuel Richmond, Benjamin Cox, Amasa McFarland, Commissioners, Barnard, 5 April, 1816.
Freeman, William (Barnard). Died at Barnard on the 10th instant [10 June, 1815], Mr. William Freeman in the 58th year of his age. In the death of Mr. Freeman, society has lost a valuable member; as a husband, he was kind and affectionate. as a friend he was humane and benevolent; he was the friend of the widow and the fatherless, and as a Christian, he was ever mindful of his duty to his GOD which he performed with a becoming reverence; and after lingering under a distressing illness more than a year, he yielded up his spirit with a full assurance of eternal blessedness. Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord, from henceforth; too, the faith, the spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." (noticed Windsor, Monday, 26 June, 1815).
French, Jedediah (Brookfield). Masonic Notice. At a regular communication of Federal Lodge No. 15 holden at Brookfield, Vt. on the 7 Dec., 5818 [1818], VOTED that Jedediah French, a Master Mason, be forever expelled from this Lodge for irregular and unmasonic conduct. By order of the W. M. - William M. Alvord, Sec'y., Brookfield, 7 Dec., 1818.
Freshet (Woodstock). Three bridges over Water Quechee River in Woodstock and one in Hartland were destroyed by the freshet on Tuesday last. A further and more particular account of the devastation of the flood we shall give in our next. (noticed Monday, 29 July, 1811).
Freshet in Clarendon, Vt. The flood in Clarendon was terrible in the extreme on the 2d of July, 1811. Here were such dreadful scenes that the ruins fill the beholder with grief, astonishment and surprise. The once pleasant seats of inhabitants are now made desolate. Where once were meadows and fields of grain, nothing but huge rocks and trees, torn from hills and mountains, are now to be seen. This destruction was made by a stream called Cold River, which descends from the mountain, and is generally a small harmless stream. This river, in several instances, left the usual channel and now empties into Otter Creek near a mile distant from where it did before the flood. After nearly destroying a grist and saw mill and a carding machine, it totally foretook them and it appears almost impossible to turn the current in that course again. The principal sufferers in Clarendon are heirs of the late Jonathan Parker, Esq., the Messrs Arnolds, Wilbour, B. Parker, E. Flagg, Esq., Sheriff of the County; Mr. T. Curtis, and the widow of the late Mr. W. Foster. Other suffered less. The estate of the late Esq. Parker had four dwelling houses destroyed, in all of which were families. Among them was the large white house formerly occupied by Esq.. Jonathan Parker as a tavern. This building was not entirely demolished, but undermined and tipped into the torrent. All the buildings around it, except the frame of a barn, were carried away. This and some of the small dwellings adjacent became surrounded with water before the inhabitants wee aware of the danger in which they were placed. The water around them exhibited a vast and mighty deep and was rushing into their dwellings. The several families fled to a large barn on the premises. The boards on the lower story were torn off that the building might be less exposed to the torrent, and women and children were conveyed to the scaffold. In this situation the remained mostly through the dreary night, expecting every moment to enter a watery grave. Of those who went into the barn are, however, excepted Mrs. Wolcott and another woman. Mrs. Wolcott was then in very ill health, and was transported by human hands an eighth of a mile through the water where, in many places, it was several feet deep, to Mr. Robert Wilbour's. The other woman, we believe, a Mrs. Parker, fled with a young child in her arms through the water up to her armpits to a neighboring house. The dwelling house owned and occupied by Mrs. Foster and her son, was surrounded with rivers of water and was threatened with immediate destruction. The family in it remained in this deplorable situation through the night, expecting every moment to become victims to the waters. Some of the family, it is said, ascended a large apple tree for safety, where they remained for several hours. It is presumed that the fruit trees round the house did much towards preserving it. It was two or three days before this family was able to stem the rivers of water which surrounded them. The house was much damaged and everything about it destroyed; and nearly the w
