Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-05
Current Mention.


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SOME gifted genius describes the Indian sum
mer as "the tail Of summer sticlsin' through the
knothole OF the past"
H. II. wALLiNG OF Mortified offers poultry
fanciers good chance to buy some fine fowls at
low price. See advertisement.
REV. N. FELLOWS will preach to the young
men" of the village next Sabbath evening on the
topic of " Despsing Ones Birthright." cordial
invitation is extended to ALL
WE would reterate Ellis & Gleasons request
that our subscribers read their new advertise
ment. We know from personal observation that
their stock is complete and elegant
SATURDAYS butter market excited and prices
higher twenty five to twenty-eght cents being
freely paid, and in some cases thirty cents. Stay
toms receipts were one hundred and fifty pack
ages.
WE learn from the MnerUe d Fdyer that
Father Savoye, formerly parish priest in this vii
lage, has been appointed by the archbishop OF
Quebec, as vicar at the parish of lslet, an impor
tant position.
n will be seen that the President has appointed
Thursday, the 9th instant, as Thanksgiving Day.
We presume Governor Proctor will follow suit in
this particular and that that will be the day we
celebrate this year.
The November meteors must not be forgotten
among objects Of interest They will be seen
from the 18th to the 10th, though observers who
desire grand display will have to wait for the
shower which astronomers promise in 1899.
THERE is to be public installation of the off,
GERS of Brooks Post of the Grand Army Of the
Republic next Friday evening, at seven o'clock
after which there will be popcorn sociable to
which citizens generally cordially welcomed.
AT the St. Adams butter MARKET Tuesday the
attendance was good and receipts light, with mar
ket firm. We quote winter-made butter at from
twenty-fv to tweniy-eight cents per pound; fall
ends thirty to thirty-two cents with few lots of
extra fall butter at higher price.
WEBSTER continues to receive new goods OF all
kinds the largest and best line of buttons in this
market, and keeps adding new styles every week
fancy goods, on hand. Don't fail to look the
goods over before buying. State street.
STAMPING for braiding and embroidery done to
order by Mrs. J. n. Hines, at the residence of c.
II. Severance Winter street. Patterns for pillow
and sheet shams, infant suits, toilet sets, cush-
ions, ETC. Also initial letters OF various kinds
Chain stitching, bradng and embroidery done
ONLY three cents in stamps, with your ad-
dress, will bring a double number of the good old
american Agriculturist Its supplement gives
the largest most complete display Of good things
ever issued, and is entertaining and instructive
reading well worth sending for. See advertise
ment.
In accordance with order received some
months ago 10y the United States postal author-
ties the postoiiices all over the country began
Saturday morning to count the number Of letters
which pass through the mails, This will be con-
tinued for days, in order to get the average
of the work done in one day by the postal service.
THE next Washington county good templars
union is to be held at Roxbury tomorrow. The
union makes new departure in the way of en-
tertanment those attending being expected to
carry their own provisions, thus making it bas-
ket picnic. Return checks will be given the
railroad, and train will be in readiness after the
close of the exercises in the evening
Those parties from here who attended the ex-
cursons to Boston and New York last week re-
port a very pleasant trip, and, though they re-
turned Sunday morning pretty well used up, say
they had enjoyed themselves greatly, The ex-
cursions at low rates this have been profit
able both to the public and the railroads We
trust they will be continued another season.
WE are glad to announce that the Emma Alb
bolt English Opera Company have completed ar
rangements for concert in Burlington, on Sat
urday evening. special train will be run from
Al, n. A.
concert. Parties desiring to attend should leave
their names at Phnney's bookstore by tomorrow
evening There should be a large delegation
from here.
THE committee OF arrangements for the secont
animal ball Of Capital Guards at the Pavilion
December 18th, are making every effort to secur,
the success of the ball. Eastmans (formerl,
Blaisdels) orchestra OF Concord, New Hamp
shire, have been engaged, and grand time is ex
pected. We hope all the citizens OF Montpelie
and vicinity who enjoy fine music and dancing
will attend and help our soldier boys " in thei
enterprise, as they are always ready to turn GU
and help us when called upon. The orchestr
will give grand concert previous to the ball. an'
those who prefer music to dancing will certainl
be well entertained at this concert. :.
j. u. MORRISON mas Just received new In
voice of ladies cloaks from three dollars w
Cloakings, suitings cashmeres, plads and chea
dress goods. Silks, satns, velveteens and sill
velvets ini,ain, brocade and stripe. Good line c
fancy buttons. Bargains in underwear for mer
women and children. Full line OF clothing f.
everybody Mems suits from four dollars NJ
mems and boys overcoats from two dollars and
half up. Buffalo coats and robes lower than ev'
sold before. Price them before buying. Tn
ninety five per cent rubber boot, with comple
line of boots shoes and rubbers. All sold f.
cash at a SnaH advance from cost. Remember
Is cash and one price at the blue store in Barre
QUITE furry of excitement was occasloned
town on Saturday by the obstruction of that pa
OF the track OF the Wells River railroad which
used by that in common with the Barre road,
seems that the lease Of the right Of way OF Il
Central road which runs the Barre road. over t
track of the Wells River road between this villa
and the Coffee House, expired few days sinG
and had not been renewed The new terms
manded by the Wells River road were deemed {
cessive by the Central hence the trouble.
early temporary arrangement was made, howev
and the trains since Saturday morning have be
running as usual. Negotiations are now on 70
and will undoubtedly reach speedy and 81
cessful contamination
THE following officers were installed by Ca
tai Lodge, No. a. Independent Order OF Go
Templars last Monday evening Worthy oh
templar, Nj. W. Wheelock worthy vice tempt
Mrs Charles Hathaway worthy secretary, T.
Keegan worthy assistant secretary, Lila b
well worthy treasurer, Florence Wheelo,
worthy financial secretary Janus Cross