Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28
About Town.

East Montpelier August 9th, ISIS.
About Town.
THE foundry bridge has been repaired and put
in safe condition.
Miss CARRIE ALAN returned from her Euro
pean trip on Wednesday morning
COUNTY COURT commences on the 10th of Sep
TENDER. Judge Redfeld will preside
The Ellis block is being treated to coat of
paint, and will be otherwise improved in its ex-
ternal appearance
ApoLLINARis imported mineral water and the
Red Spring water forthe cure ofdN kidaey diseases
is sold only by Frank IL. Bascom.
FRANK H. BAscoM, druggist can be found
nights and Sundays by physicians and parties
needing medicines, after September LIST, at his
new residence over the drug store.
SMALL sum Of money was recently picked up
in the streets of Montpelier, which the owner can
have by proving property and paying charges, on
application at this office
T. C. PHINNEY has on hand a complete stock of
school books, writing and drawing books, states,
pencils and all kinds Of school stationery which
he is selling at bottom prices
The lMrERIAL PAGoDA TEA COMPANY make
fine teas and cofees speciality, and sell at prices
to suit the times Henry Lowe 4 Son. proprie-
tors, South Main street. Montpelier, VT.
NOTICE the call for caucus, at the head OF this
column and let there be good turnout of our
townspeople, that the best man may be selected
to represent the town in the legislature this fall
A SPECIAL communication of AURORA LODGE
" t.-t
at Masonic Hail. on Monday evening, September
I'd, at half-past seven o'clock Work on the 80
JAMES WILSON, of Worcester was arrested here
Saturday for assault. He was released the
same evening, and whether there will be any
further developments in the case remains to be
seen.
NATIVES in South America have perfectly sound
teeth-Fnnk II. Bascom is sole agent for a new
tooth powder made from gum used by the
natives that will keep the teeth clean, white and
pure.
CHRISTIANS of all evangelical denominations
are hereby cordially invited To attend the Vermont
Central camp-meeting at Mortified, from Sep
TENDER 9Th to the 18Th, and then to participate in
the work of the Lord
HIRAM PIERCE of the post-oiice, has exchanged
his place on Summer street for the farm of Mis-
S. NJ. Calkins on the Worcester branch road
giving 5000 boot. lie will now become a
General" farmer, retaining his position in the
postoilce
An the last meeting of the greenback club, it
decided not to send any delegates to the state
convention at St Adams, and Il committee was
chosen to procure II speaker for some evening
this week. Speeches were made by Colonel F.
V. Randall and others
MORE intoxicated people on the street last Sat
urday than we have seen on any circus day"
for some time. Only two or three arrests were
made, to be sure but-well, there were good
many Others very near that point where arrest
would have been in order.
THAT lager beer test case was decided on Thurs
day last, before Justice Wing and jury of five
men. 1t was admitted that Whcomb sold Good
win the beer, but the jury decided that lager beer
was not intoxicating. So we suppose that settles
the matter-until the next time!
The attention Of parties intending to sell cigars,
tobacco malt and sprituous liquors at fairs and
other public gatherings is called to the necessity
of paying the United States Internal Revenue tax
therefor and obtaining the required tax stamps
or licenses, as every detected violating the law
in this respect will be reported for prosecution.
WILL II. FELIX, of Barre was arrested here on
Saturday for drunkenness, and on Monday had
hearing before Justice Field. lie made disclos-
ure ON George T. Foster, but his story was So
mixed that there is hardly any ground for the
prosecution Of Foster. Felix was fined five dol
lars and costs-in all ten dollars and sixty cents.
f. X. MEADRR's horse started alone from
Keene's store on saturday, taking an easy pace
toward its stable. Well disposed persons tried to
stop it, and as it turned into the Bishop Hotel
driveway it collided with the steps, freeing itself
from the wagon. Damage one;-Whihietree
broke, axe sprung and harness slightly affected,
LARGE number of the friends of Mr. and Mrs
{. ii. farnsworth assembled at their residence on
Summer street last evening, to celebrate with
them the tenth anniversary of their marriage
The evening passed very pleasantly, and when
the guests departed they left behind them numer.
Gus useful articles of tn-ware as tokens of esteem
for their genial host and hostess
lHE people should just bear in mind that Harlow
the photographer, is doing first-class work nova
days. lie spares no pains to make his work fun,
acceptable IN his customers, and the demands
upon his time prove that he is successful in salts
flying them ALL All who desire TO inspect hi
work are cordially invited TO do so. His room
are neat and pleasant, and he knows how to fur
nish desirable shadow" Try him.
VAN AMBuRGHs menagerie and circus drew
large crowds of people at both the afternoon an,
evening performances, and was better than tn
average OF such enteranments-better in fact
than the street show would indicate The bare
back riding was the best we have ever seen, an
several other features of the programme wer
well worth seeing As was to be expected,
heavy shower fell during the evening, but did nC
materially interfere with the show
DURING the trotting at Prospect Park, last Wee
nesday, Joe Persons, Of Calais, while trying
cross the track while the horses were moving upo
it, was struck in the face by one Of the sul'
thills, and considerably injured 1t was at fir
thought that he was dead, but he recovered sui
clenty to be able to go home the next day. II
accident caused quite a sensation among Il
horses, one of them becoming unmanageab
and rushing into the midst OF the crowd Luc
lily no one else was hurt, however
TALLY one for Winoosk Engine Compar
No. !. Three Of It's members-all Of whom.
the way, are of the " Young America species
promptly started out with the hose carriage
soon Ms the fire alarm was sounded ON Monda
and, notwithstanding they were stuck in ii
mud once or twice, and met with other obst
Giles, they pushed brayely on towards the see
of the fire, with the laudable intention, at lea
Of doing their best Some Of the older ones mig
well take pattern after these boys,
THE militia company returned from the must
at Burlington on Saturday morning. and made
fine appearance rs they marched through /
streets TO their armOry. They "hoed their o,
row while at Burlington, and were the fecipel
OF many compliments for the cFeditable way
which they carried themselves through all the
qnIements OF camp life They speak la the hil
est terms Of their caterer Mr.. Leonard Love,
Jonesyille, who did everything In his power
render the muster pleasant for them.