Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-12-27
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Whitefeld.


Dramatic Club proposes to give an
other representation Of "The Hid
den Hand" which met with such sue
cess last winter. Nearly all of the
characters will be played by the same
individuals who took part before.
few only being absent from Town.
They will soon reherse the piece, and
if they meet with any encourage
ment intend to play several other
dramas, &c.
The late thaw somewhat impeded
lumber operations oF the Browns,
but the last fall Of srow kas made
things little livelicr, and the logs
are being hauled in again By both
locomotives. The camps are getting
full of men who are steadily settling
down to the winter work. We are
glad to see ON old acquaintance
"Lije" at the new camp again, where
he has taken up the old quarters and
will scale the lumber.
The Centenary Of the Boston Tea
Party was celebrated in this village
by a gathering at the Central Hotel
and in such a manner as to denote
that the patriotic spirit Of our fore
fathers is still inherited by their de-
scendants. Mr.. Simeon Warner a
veteran of the war of 1872, over four
score years of age,was elected Presi-
dent, and E. II Weston, ESQ, deliv-
cred the Grafton in most eloquent
and glowing manner. Sentiments
were responded to by DR.. Ordway,
Mcssrs. A. NJ. Chase, Benz. Calden,
VIM. F. Dodge, Rev. Mr.. Tamson
a:d others. DR.. Patten discharged
the duties of Toast-master in a most
able manner. Miss Elg:e Cole deliv-
cred poem prepared for the o. cca-
sion by Mr.. Ed. Moulton, which was
received with especial favor. Those
who enjoy dance were enabled to
do so to their hearts content, the
Town Hall being kindly placed at the
service of the Committee by the Sc
lectmen. Messrs. j. Il. Dustin and
Frank P. Brown, floor managers, add
cd much to the enjoyment of the
dancers by their courtesy and atten-
ton. This was one Of the largest
gatherings of a social nature ever wit
messed in this place, and was attend
ed by the cream of WhitefclG society.
Among the company present we no
ticed Mr.. and Mrs. a. L. Brown and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Brown
Hon. N. r. Perkins and wife, of JEFF
ferson, ind host Of our leading citi-
zens.
Mr.. Joseph Whicher, an old gen
tleman in his eighty-seventh ycar, pen
sioner Of the war OF 1912, slipped
from the door step of his son, S. ID.
Whicher's residence, on Saturday
breaking his hip bone. He has been
attended by Drs. Winch and Cove of
this place and DR.. Busbee of Lancas-
ter, who have but little hopes of the
bones uniting again.
The Browns mills have been run
ming on eight hours time the past
week, owing to the supply of gaseo-
line being exhausted. We notice how
ever that fresh supply has arrived.
which will put them on full time
again.
Milan.
The district Schools at Milan and
west Milan are in successful opera
ton both under the direction of male
teachers. An unusual interest exists in
the former with both scholars and
parents.
BY the eXertions of one of the boys
of the school sufficient funds were
raised by subscription to purchase
outline maps for the school room, an
article never before introduced into
any school of this town.
Mr.. Mellen Il. Coffin met with an
accident on Thursday last which it is
feared will disable him for some time.
While telling tree he slipped and
falling on his AK cut severe cash in
the side Of his knee after which lie
walked about two miles before any
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