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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.

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