7-21-1866 Rutland Independent
We learn that a large and commodious schoolhouse is now in , July 17,
process of completion at West Rutland, under the supervision
of Rev. Mr. Lynch, Chairman of he building committee. When
completed it will be an ornament to that part of the town.
DIED
In West Rutland, July 17, of heart disease, MOSES
Fenn, aged 69 years/
STATE REFORM SCHOOL
The State Reform School, located in Waterbury, was dedicated
on Thursday the 14th of June. The school is located on the farm formerly owned
by Gen. Butler, Esq., about 1/2 mile from the railway station. The address
was delivered by Jay S. Adams. Esq., introduced by Gov. Dillingham. A hymn was
sung, which was written by Mrs. Julia C. R. Dorr of Rutland for thee occasion.
After a dinner at the Waterbury Hotel, Sunday, toasts were presented
and responded to by Gov. Dillingham, Hon. T. W. Stewart,, Rev. Messrs. Pease
and Dunn, Rev. Mr. Lord, C. W. Willard, G. G. Benedicts.
Letters were read from several gentlemen who were absent expressing
their regrets at their absence. |