News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1881-12-29

S. +. Villas, the richest man
Plattsburg, was born and reared o.
Sterling Mountain.
This weather makes sidewalks YER
slippery, and Judge Small says on
must ssC-sharp or he'll B-fat."
Remember that subscriptions are re
ceived at the News & CITIZEN offic
for all the leading newspapers ant
magazines at the lowest rates.
Bert. Crane, who has been working
at Stowe for several months past, il
home on vacation.
Fred. Gauthier has rented the stor'
in front of the News & CITIZEN Office
and will soon open harness shop.
Rev. ]. d. Emerson of Underhill
is expected to lecture in this place Oh
Saturday evening of next week, ant
ON the following day will occupy the
VI SuuIS
Lyceum next Friday night; same
subject as announced for last week.
W. C. Maxfield is confined to the
house threatened with fever.
J. M. Hill, of the " Rambling Sun
beam," is in town on his annual visit.
The school at Centreville is taught
by Jennie Stowell, and the one in the
Wiswell district by May Allen of
Grand Isle, at both of which places
we learn good satisfaction is given.
The Christmas tree exercises at Cen
treville passed off pleasantly. Every
body was made happy.
Rev. Mr.. Wheeler, Christian minis
ter, preached at Centreville and North
Hyde Park last Sunday. He breaches
at these places every other Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Bushnell breaches at the
first named place nearly every Sunday
afternoon.
1t is now thought that Rainville will
be "on the town" but a short time, as
there is a prospect of his receiving
little property. A guardian will be
appointed.
Frank Deming, young man well
known in this place, has got into
trouble at New Orleans; some deficit
in funds. 1t is hoped, however, that
ne may be able to make an honorable
showing in the case.
Go right over to lifts and get a
suit of cloths for yourself or boy
Never such chance before in prices.
lust so with every thing he keeps.
We shoIght we would have bear
tory this week that would equal one
If g Hi'' Atkins, but must wait until
We learn further particulars. How
ever we will say that bear tracks were
seen in town last week, near the Crafts
bury road, by Ed. Cutler and others,
md were followed over into Hardwick,
where it is said Ed. caught a glimpse
If him, but just at that time sudden
y started for home to attend to some
business, and before the rest |
If the party could get sight, old bruin
lad disappeared.
The Christmas exercises at the town
lall came off Saturday evening, and
we're duly appreciated by the large au-
Hence, the little folks doing splendid
y. The tree was loaded with hand
ONE gifts, almost everybody being
emembered by sold St. Nick" Rev.
Ir. Bushnell was the recipient of a
tring of gleenbacks long enough to
nake gentleman's scarf. A pleasant
vent was the gift to Union Sunday
school of q copy of the Command
nents handsomely worked on perfor-
ted cardboard, nicely framed in gilt,
rom Fannie Spicer, now Mrs. Bailey,
f Bozrahville, Conn. The school &C
the gift by rendering a
ote of thanks.
1t was very pleasant event that
allied together about fifty of the rela-
ives and intimate friends at the resi-
lence of Waldo Brigham, Esq, on the
vening of the 22d inst. to witness the
marriage of his daughter Julia to
Henry M. Mcfarland. At precisely
O'Clock the attention of the company
Tas directed to the happy couple, who
ad. presented themselves in the par
Or to be united in holy bands. The
CEREMONY was performed in felicitous
manner by Rev. HI. A. Bushnell, af-
er which came the usual congratula-
ions and wedding cake. Few persons
mite their interests under more pleas
mt circumstances, or with the kind
FISHES of larger number of true
riends, than do they. Mr.. McFar-
and has been for several years the
rincipal of the Lamoille Central
academy, and was admitted to the
ar at the last April term of court,
nd soon after opened an office in this
illage. Since he came to Hyde Park
e has made many friends. The bride
as always been a resident of this
lace, is an accomplished lady, and is
realty beloved by all. Following is
st of presents received:
Caster, A. L. Noyes and wife; Butter
lnife, Rev. and Mrs. Bushnell; Framed
lotto, Mary Brigham; Jewelry Casket.
|. b. NOyes and wife; Spoon Holder,
Ion. l.. S. Small; Pillow Shams, Mrs. l..
!. Small; Dozen Knives, Mrs. l.. III.
Ioyes; Berry Spoon, G.. L. Waterman
nd wife; Dozen Tea Spoons, Mabel j.
JOyes Jean Ingelow's ''Songs of Seven"
!. A. Parker and wife; Bronze Statuette,
ellen Randall; Dozen Napkins, III. NJ.
Joyes AID wife; Two Table Spoons, Il.
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