Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-21
About Town.
OLD PRoBs predicts hot September,


OLD PRoBs predicts a hot September.
SAVE your money by going to Phinneys book
store to buy your writing papers, blank books and
stationery.
Mrs EMMA MoLLoY arrived in town last
Wednesday and visited among her friends here
until Saturday.
MERRY party of young people from Barre and
Montpelier went to Mount Hunger yesterday with
Adams six horse team.
THE engine "Planfeld, on the Wells River
road, got off the track day last week, just in
front of the depot. No damage was done.
LAWRENCE PRESTON had hearing on Wednes-
day morning on the old charge of stealing jewelry,
etc, from Mrs Young The case was continued
till Saturday morning.
MIR. WALTER A. PHILLIPS, a former Montpelier
boy, is spending few days in town lie finds
Montpelier vastly improved since his exodus West
some dozen years ago.
THERE was double wedding at the Catholic
church on Monday morning, Rev. Father Savoie
officiating. The bridal parties took their tour in
carriages Immediately after the ceremony.
STATE TREASURER PAGE on Tuesday went to
of his brother, Mr.. Edward L. Page, who is suffer
ing severely from pulmonary complaint.
W. H. VANDERBILT, the railroad maguate, and
party of his friends passed through Montpelier
Saturday, in his palace car Vanderbilt" en-
route from the White Mountains to Saratoga.
WE regret to learn that our deservedly popular
townsman Mr.. K. II. Whittier has been worse
since his trip to Rome, n. Y, for the purpose of
having his cancer treated. Every one wishes him
speedy recovery from his affection
REV. S. W. dixie. of West Randolph, OBLIGATED
at Bethany church on Sunday last. Rev Mr.
Bems is expected to preach there next Sabbath
The pastor, Rev. Mr. Hincks, will probably occupy
the pulpit after that time.
THE morning mail going south on Tuesday was
half an hour late, owing to the movements of an
excursion train bound for Queen City Park, and
containing picknckers from Middlesex, Water
bury, Stowe and vicinity.
The militia company left on the IL 20 train
Monday, to attend the annual muster. The boys
went off in fine spirits and we have no doubt will
carry themselves credltaby while they are away
Camp life and discipline will be new experience
for most of them.
We call attention to the advertisement of White
Bronze Monuments, in our columns this week.
Aaron Bancroft is agent for them in this vicinity
1t will be seen that number Of useful and orna-
mental articles are made up from this material,
which is said to be very durable.
w. A. STowELI, of the Wells River road, is
decidedly apt with the pen. lie " constructed
some very novel and well executed tickets and
handbs for use during the trottng this week at
Prospect Park The tickets were " illustrated
on the backs with varied representations of fast
horses and excited drivers.
THAT interesting collection of loafers continue
to sit on the fence in front of the old Caldwell re-
sdence and deluge the sidewalk with tobacco
spit It's Uery pleasant ~ for ladies who pass
that way. It's disgrace to the town, and there
ought to be authority enough somewhere to keep
that locality clear and clean.
Mrs. MARBLERUssELL, of this village, met with
a sad accident last week. Mr. Russell, who has
been i'll for some time, is in Boston for medical
treatment and is accompanied by his wife They
are stopping with their former townsman, Jerome
+. johnson, and while there Mrs. Russell had the
misfortune to fall down flight OF stairs, badly
breaking her hip.
VERY favorable reports come from Burlington
concerning the militia company from Montpelier
They have been handsomely complimented by
Colonel Estey, OF Bnttleboro, and Others They
have been given position at the left of the regi-
mental coors, Colonel Esteys company being at
the right. We are glad they are doing so well
We knew they would.
DIR. PELI- dentist, has returned from his trip to
Camp Watson, and is now prepared to receive hi,
old customers, as well as any who may
require dental work He takes this occasion t.
announce that his prices are LIBERAL and will com
pare favorably with those of any dentist in thu
state-notwthstanding all statements by OUTSIDE
parties to the contrary. No further comment 1
necessary, as the Doctor has built up reputation
for good work which speaks for itself
OS Sunday night Oscar Burnham, who reside
at Putnam's Mills, attempted to shoot Henr
Wiley, of Montpelier, his wife's brother-in-law
discharging shot gun at him. The shot struc
Wiley in the hand, drawing blood Wiley fled
Burnham loaded rifle and attempted to shoe
again, but was stopped by his wife seizing til
rifle. Burnham and Wiley married sisters. III
former, jealous of the atter being too intimate wit
Mrs. Durham, attacked him while standing
Burnhams door talking with her Wiley receive
serious injuries,
QUITE an accident occurred to the accommod
ton coach on Tuesday, while going TO the tr
with a load of passengers Most of the weig
was on the front end of the coach, and Just as
had passed through the new bridge near Il
Pioneer works an extra jolt tipped it On
ways and threw the passengers 10 the groun
d. Il. Field was considerably bruised as we
several Others. Beyond that, luckily, nothii
serious resulted. The "weighty" men will pro
ably be careful as to what part of the coach tn
locate on hereafter.
LUcUs GOODWIN was arrested on saturd
night for drunkenness He was taken befo
Justice Wing on Monday and fined five dolla
and costs lie disclosed on L. S, whitcomb,
newcomer in the lager beer business, whose het
ing is to take place on Thursday. The case pro
Uses to be an interesting one, The respond'
threatens to fight the matter as long as posst
and carry it through TO the Supreme Court. !
beer is to be analysed, and an attempt will
made To prove that it is not intoxicating, II
the matter will end remains to be seen. Go
win was also complained of for assault on
wife, and put under two hundred dollar bond.
keep the peace.
IN the death OF Mr.. Robert Hargn which
CURED on Saturday last, Montpelier loses an
and esteemed citizen. Mr. Hargin was born
the town of Cleggan, Ireland, October 3, 1914,
came to this country in the summer OF 1884
has resided In Montpelier for more than fc
years, Two years after he came to town
became porter at the old Pavilion, then n
aged by Mr.. Cottrell, which position he held u
Mr.. Cottres death, in 1854 lie was cole
OF town taxes and school tax collector for a n
Der Of years; WAS at one time treasurer of
Vermont Methodist Seminary and was on
the trustees of that institution at the time of
death. During his entire residence here he W
devoted member Of the Methodist church, b
ing office In church and sunday-school, and |
ing an exemplary Christian life. In 1884.
married Loyina stillweli, Of Woodstock who
wives him. In all positions in life Mr. lila
proved himself man of integrity, and won
confidence of the entire eommnnitY