Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05

n STATED COuNOcAIlOn OF hlng solomon Royal
Arch Chapter No. I, will be held at the Masonic
hall, on Thursday evening, October 9th at half
past seven o'clock Council meeting at seven.
BOYS boots, mems fine shoes, rubbers, boots
and shoes, kip boots, ladies' fine kid and goat
boots, all these and many more, at bottom prices.
Where At j. G. GriCgs' shoe store, Waterbury.
f. r. MEADER has returned from New York
with fine stock OF goods and will have his open
ing this week Saturday. lie has secured Mrs. f.
b. Mitchell of Boston as head trimmer, lady Of
great experience and good taste.
The front of Mr. Heaton's new block is nearly
completed 1t is of Milwaukee brirk-the first
ever used in town-and with its handsomely or
namented iron trimmings presents fine appear
ance, and pleasing contrast with the adjoining
bl, cks.
Gov. FARNHAM and Gen Kingsley were In town
yesterday perfecting arrangements for the York
town centennial. The troops, accompanied by
the governor and staff, will leave the state ON the
18th inst. by rail to New London and steamer to
New York.
NEW ORGANS to rent to those who intend to
purchase, and rent applied as payment on the
same. Secondhand pianos, from $50 up, sheet
music books stools, spreads violin strings, etc.
at low prices. Call on or address j. F. Waterman,
Montpelier, VT.
The mutilated coin nuisance has assumed such
proportions in New York that some concerted &C
ton will be taken to put stop to it. The gov
eminent has fixed upon the values for mutilated
silver as follows: dollars, sixty-five cents half
dollars, thrty-fve cents; quarters, fifteen cents
dimes, five cents
THE Parisenne lacing kid, and the Globe kid
glove at Webster's. Some prophesy a fight over
office at Washington because two senators got
mad and left; now there is another kind going on
in town. and that is fight against high prices for
dry goods, underwear, trimmings etc, and the
place is at Webster's.
WALKER a. PUFFER's advertisement in this
paper is so plain that he who runs may read -
This firm has by industry, enterprise and liberal
management established large trade in Mont
peier. Read their advertisement and rest assured
that there is in it hone of the element suggested
by the junior partners cognomen.
Mr. II. c. WEBSTER treasurer of the Michigan
relief fund, reports the sum of 5000 from Mont
peer and 81 20 from Marsbfeld, which has
been forwarded, besides four boxes of clothing,
bedding, etc, weighing seven hundred and eighty
pounds, sent to Z. c. Carleton, chairman relief
committee at Port Huron, Michigan.
II. S. LOOMS has received his new goods and in
the advertising columns of this paper he gives
some of the details of his S ock. The announce
ment of new goods by this firm signifies the re-
cepton of the latest novelties aud all that is nice
in dress goods, as well as a full line of staple
wares at all prices and of all qualities.
MIR FRANK L. CALKINs OF Waterbury, formerly
with Colonel A. c. Brown in this village and for
the past three years with Messrs. Griswold &
Frissell of Burlington, is now a partner in the
general insurance agency of Plat, Calkins Il Co.,
and located at Plattsburgh, New York, where he
will have the charge of their office business
The Burlington Free Press gives Mr.. Bert
Waterman welcome to that city in deservedly
complimentary words. He is connected with the
opera house orchestra and the Sherman military
band. Thursday evening, October 9th, the How
ard opera house orchestra, assisted by the men,
bers of the band, will give him a complimentary
assembly at the city hall, in Burlington.
ANTHONY & ELLIS ideal company advertises a
performance of the always popular drama, Uncle
Toms Cabin, in Capital Hall, Saturday evening,
the Sth instant. The company consists of twenty
eight good actors who will give the play with the
same scenery and completeness with which 1t il
rendered in New York. Their advertisement in
this paper gives full details. Tickets for sale al
Phinney's.
STREET COMMISSIONER HIRAM S. SMITH made
a field day of it Tuesday, putting down splendid
tile drain on School street against the grounds Of
Bethany church, and transforming the street
1,nh into
its normal comeliness. 1t was splendid day,
work, and his galantry toward the ladies who
were to gather at Bethany church the following
day is worthy of all praise
A FIRST CLASS machine operator wanted imme
diately by Wooson Brothers, Montpelier, Yer
mont. They will furnish constant employment t.
good operator on the "Weed" or Singer
machine. Apply as above as long this notice
is in print. The highest wages will be paid t.
such help as they need. ?. S.-None need app,
unless they are an experienced operator on tailors
work. Send for our revised price list.
ST. ALBANs Messenger: "Fifteen OF the mel
in the Montpelier militia company have beei
arrested by the sheriff and compelled to pay s.
fine for not attending the annual muster at Rut
land this month, when they were reported a
absent without leave This movement will
have wholesome effect upon the company
little more salutary discipline in other compsnie
would not be detrimental to the efficiency Of thu
regiment "
MORE fall and winter styles are being received
in each department this week at Morrison's
Barre His stock this season will be more com
plete than ever and prices, as usual, the lowest
lie will open next week the largest stock an
finest styles OF cloaks, domans and walkin
jackets ever shown in that town. He invites all /
call and see his stuff and buy III much AZ the
can pay for; and doesn't ask you to take NOR
than that.
A LARGE number Of ladies arrived In town Las
evening, in attendance upon the annual meeting q
the Woman's Board OF Missions TO be held in Beti
any church to-day. very pleasant hour was sper
in Bethany chapel last evening, our people Minis
ling socially with the ladies from abroad. Tn
open meeting today ednesday) will be addresse
by Rev Dr.. Clark and Rev Mr.. Park of Bomba,
aud will doubtless be a meeting OF very deep II
terest All are cordially invited to attend
Doc RIVER VALLEY fair commenced at Nortl
field yesterday and will continue through to-da
and tomorrow. OF 1t there Is yet little to
said, but full report Of the three days will a
pear next week The entries are fully up
those of former years. large tent has be,
put up ~ an addition to the floral hall, where
ara to be placed agricultural implements al
other bulky articles so as to avoid the usu
crowding within the building, and everythiI
possible has been done to ensure a successful fa
WE understand that W. Webb of the dire
tory firm OF Webb Brothers & Co., New Yor
proposes publishing directory OF the village
Montpelier. directory, fully and accurate
compiled, can do the place no injury though sor
may be ncredulous M to the practical benefits
such work. II this enterprlsing gentleman d
sires to undertake the labor, our citizens will
course have no objections to giving him all need
information to make the work satisfactory and !