The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-11-30

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after brief illness Funeral services were
held Tuesday. She was universally re-
specied and will be much missed. Her
age was 75
Another bright spirit has gone from
our midst Sarah b., wife Of Kirk Sykes
who has been Ia decline for several
monthswith the dreaded disease consumpt.
ion. She passed away Saturday. the 25tIi
aged 3s years. Her funeral was largely
attended Monday afternoon. Much sym.
patty is extended TO the bcref, circle Of
friends.
EAST DORSET.
y, X. Frredley 4 Son shut down their
mill Saturday for the winter.
Mr.. John W. Champion of Rutland
was in town last week Thursday.
Mr. ]. X. Freddy was in town last
week, which will probably be the last time
until the warm weather OF 1883.
Saturday evening James Casey OF Dor.
set Hill dedicated the l. recently added to
his residence by giving the young folks
dance which was fully appreciated.
Richard Bates OF this place and Miss
Jessie Bowen Of Manchester were married
Monday evening at the residence Of the
brides parents. Mr. Bates is an accomo-
dating livery manager We wish the hap.
Ply couple luck and prosperity.
RUPERT
y. q. Burton died at his residence in
Rupert on the morning of the Goth day OF
November in the seventy second year OF
bis age. Mr.. Bnrton's sickness was short
and painful. His disease was typhoid
pneumonia On the 10th Of September
last the numerous friends and relatives OF
the deceased met by invitation at his man
sion in commemoration Of the fiftieth an.
niversary of his wedding day. He was on
that occasion in his usual health and spir-
its. Today, just six weeks later, much
| anger gathering Of friends and neighbors
has assembled at the same place to testify
their respect for the deceased, their sym.
pathy for the bereaved and to assist in the
rites OF Christian burial u.
School In Dist No. 4 commences De-
cember 4th, Miss Carrie A Adams teacher.
Geo. X. Davis 4 Son have engaged to
draw the wood to supply the Maltby coal
job.
A. I. Byard is engaged in cutting logs
on the mountain to stock the Maltby steam
mill
School in Dist. No. 2 commences De-
cember 4th, Miss Marcia A. Colburn
teacher.
We understand that J. j. Hapgood d
Co. have purchased of. 7. 4 G. II. Long
their store and stock Of goods.
All those who wish to avail themselves
OF the opportunity OF saving fonr per cent
on their town tax will pay the same to me
on OF before December 9th. will be at
the Bromley House Saturday afternoon,
December 2nd TO receive tax ca.
G. W. WHITNEY,
Tow Treasurer.
The first sociable OF the season was
held at NJ. @. Walkers. and was pro
success. The next one will be
held on Tuesday evening of this week at
Mr.. W. b. Simonds'. Mrs. r. Batchel.
der has been appointed president of the
for the coming winter, Mrs 10,
sab Whitney vice.prcsident and Miss Car.
rie A. Adams treasurer.
The mid-tsrm written examination Ia
Dist No. 3. Miss Addie b. Smith teacher,
look place Nov. sd with the following re.
suits; Edward Crossman, average in arith.
metic, geography and history, 100 per
sent John Leon Ard in arithmetic and his.
Tory 100, Belle Farnum in arithmetic. his
tory, geography and grammar 100; Jennie
Wetherbce in arithmetic, geography and
history 100; Phebe Leonard in arithmetic,
grammar and history 100; Zoa lFarnum in
and geography 100; Carrie
Wetherbee in arithmetic, geography and
history 100; Clcmmie Leonard in sriihme.
ic %: Susie Leonard in arithmetic 100;
Jarvis Motif, Arthur MofLt, Jessie Farnum
md Alta Fsrnum have made considerable /
in arithmetic; Willie Leon. /
1rd. Liilie Rice, Belle Motif, Bernice Moi. |
b. Ethel farnum and Louisa Leonard /
have made great improvement! in reading
md spelling
sorrm LONDON DEEnr
Both Of oar churches gave sabbath /
school entertainments last week. which /
were crcditsbls aud we'll attended.
The Methodist society have improved
heir parsonage by building on valuable 1
addition. including large hall TO be used I
lor society purposes.
The newest thing is new town liquor
agent, the old one. who has dealt out the
for four years. declining 10 sere
Any longer Ira T. Whitman Is the /
lucky " mar.