Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-16
Current Mention.
NRw ribbons at Meader's.

prospecting tour.
DIR. MAooMBER has so far recovered from his
sickness as to be able to be upon the street
ED. II. TowSE has returned from the west,
whether with the intention OF staying here or not
we are not informed
STOCKHOLDERS Of the Philadelphia, Whining
ton & Baltimore railroad are referred to the i'm
portant notice In to-day's paper.
WE are informed that Rev. L. Tenney pastor
Of the Congregational church in Barre, has re-
signed his pastorate on account Of III health
MRs. W. IL. LORD her many and attached
friends will be glad to know is in town at the res
dence Of Rev. c S. Smith on Baldwin street.
wANrEp-a tenement suitable for a small
family. one situated within one-haf mile OF the
wArcHMAN office preferred, Call at this office,
HENRY X. MAoK Hardwick, announces his
readiness to make everything in the way OF monu-
ments from variety OF suitable material See
his advertisement.
MIR. FRKD E. SMITH has disposed OF his inter-
est in the merchandise at the carriage works to n
gentleman from New Hampshire who will take
possession April l.
T. r. MFADER has just received fresh invoice
of spring and summer hats These are fresh and
new styles Do not let any one palm off old
styles on you for new
Hon L. S. IsHAM of Chicago, who Is candi-
date for the vacancy In the supreme court OF the
United States, is son OF the late Judge Pierpoint
Isham Of Bennington.
READERS who would like a price list, free, from
the nursery and seed farm Of our agricultural edi-
ton ,.il Inv n
DR.. Hoskins, Newport, Vermont.
MIR. AND Mrs GEORGE G. KELLOGG on Friday
the 18th instant indicted into office the premier Of
their cabinet, little, very little, Miss - Kellogg,
her preDomen yet to be determined.
STREET COMMISSIONER SMITH did a meritorious
and seasonable thing in cleaning the streets Thurs
day, removing thick layer Of the winters accu-
mutations let loose by the recent warm weather
Mr.. A. J. HOWE is established in elegant and
convenient quarters in Union block on State
street Buyers Of dry goods and carpets will
make note OF this fact and give Mr.. Howe call
A STATED convocation OF King Solomon, Royal
Arch Chapter No Z, will be held at the masonic
hall on Thursday evening, March 18th, at half
past seven o'clock. Work. Regular Council
meeting at seven o'clock.
Mr.. HERMAN L. SLAyToS, who has long been a
worthy candidate for public favor, has removed
to the Ralto Block, where he will continue his
old business, and in addition thereto will keep a
good stock Of stationery and fancy goods.
E. M. SLAyroS the enterprising butter-buyer,
will resume the purchase OF butter in Montpelier
Mt Putnam & Marvin's, on Saturday, March 26th,
Farmers will read his notice in the advertising
a,J tbar
THE Prescott Organ Company Of Concord, New
Hampshire have established warerooms for their
elegant parlor organs at E. r. Meader's, Walton't
block, State street. where will be found the finest
stock Of organs in Montpelier. Call and see
them before you buy.
The listers OF the several towns Of Washington
county will hold meeting at the grand jury
room in this village on Saturday next, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon. The purpose Is to bring
about uniformity in the appraisal OF property
and it is so important matter that every lister
should be present.
THE West Montpelier dramatic club played to
another full house last Thursday evening to the
delight and satisfaction OF the audience. Every
member performed his or her part creditably, bu
Herbert Gould is especially worthy Of praise il
his rendition Of the part Of Crimp. The net pro
ceeds were about $40.
NAIAD TEMPLE OF HONOR will hold anothe
public meeting next Friday evening, commencing
at half-past seven o'clock sharp. There will b,
singing speaking and other exercises during tn,
evening. Rev H. F. Hill and Rev. Mr.. Rogers
will also be present and address the meeting.
The hall should be filled on that occasion.
THE spiritualists of this state will celebrate TIT
thirty-third anniversary Of American Spirtualisn
at Essex Junction on Saturday and Sunday. Apr
I'd and 3D. The best speakers in the state will
occupy the platform j. d. Stiles, the remark
able test medium, will be present. Music will b.
furnished by the Duxbury glee club. All ar
invited.
THE president OF the class in the medical de
partment OF the University of Vermont Is MI
A. W. Blair formerly the efficient principal of on
Union school. OF him the Free Press truly says
Mr.. Blair is graduate of Dartmouth College il
the class OF ~, a scholarly and accompshe
gentleman, and will ably fill the duties of hi
position"
BY the Caledonian we learn that George Wi
son, a painter, stepped out from st. Johnsbur
leaving several bills unpaid. We can easily be
lieve it, 1t is the same game he played here an
in several other places. He is scamp, although
MS personal appearance does not Indicate IT,
saiu Vi counterfeit oi'is' ne Is Pec"'i"riy Cal
cuiateo 10 deceive
PRESIDENT GARFIELD and the governors OF sew
eral states have been invited to attend the comm
session Of the Institute Of Instruction at St. Al
bans. A mass meeting will be held on the par
the day Of the presidents visit. The members Q
the institute will probably begin to arrive the frs
day Of July and some OF them will remain till tn
18th. Excursions will be made from st. Alban
to the White Mountains, Niagara, Thousan
ISLANDS, Saratoga, Montreal quebec ana IN
saguenay, ottawa' Lake Champiain ana LAX
george.
LAST Saturday Joel Foster Jr, administrator G
the estate OF the late George p. Foster, sold tn
entire Union House property to Messrs. Z.
Irish and Albert S. Sparrow. Mr.. Irish intend
to remove his livery business to the Union Hous
stables, and Mr. Sparrow will, as usual, hay
charge OF the house. Mr.. lrishs well-know
financial and physical solidity, combined wit
Mr.. Sparrow's courtesy and efficiency, makes a
exceptionally strong team The latter has bee
connected with the house many years. and hi
won host of friends who wish him abundal
success In his new undertaking.
Mr.. EDsoN KEITH, a Barre boy, now success
full Chicago merchant, is the president OF the Cit
zen's Association In that great city. We have r
centlv heen fayorad with the nernsaI of two NJ h