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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

EAST MONTPELIER. the pleasant noon
light evening Of November 23,-Thursday of last
week-about 100 neighbors and friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin S. Foster assembled in their new,
beautiful and convenient dweling-house, in East
Montpelier, to tender their congratulations to the
family. Mr.. Foster and his wife have been very
busy all the past summer not only in carrying
their farm, but In the additional enterprise Of
building and furnishing for themselves and their
children neat and comm dous two-story house
May IL be TO them a good home Of pence and love,
and long may they live to enjoy IT, The hospital
ity and good cheer OF the occasion were abundant
and graceful. The choir sang very Appropriately,
Rev. Mr.. Ballou presented the congratulations and
good wishes of all hearts to the happy couple.
Mr. Foster, in behalf Of himself and wife returned
heartfelt thanks to their numerous guests for the
honor they had done them and the presents they
had given 1t gave great pleasure - all present,
but especially to his relatives, to have with them
on the happy occasion the venerable Stephen Fos-
ter and wife Of S.anstead, p. O. He ia uncle to
Austin ) , and by his love and generosity, nepo-
ti.m, has greatly encouraged and assisted these
friends in the erection aud completion Of their
very desirable domicie.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

ELY.-Among all the many stories in circula-
slit out the truth Mr. Cain is not the manager
OF affairs here now. Mr.. d. +. Long has charge
of the furnaces and B. W. Barrett of the mine
and ore dressing. The men employed were all
mans are leaving, and among them is Mr.. Eltzer
and family, whose departure will be regretted by
all who know them. The bakers shop is closed,
but we hope the business will be continu ed.
There was too much beer drank there, and Satur-
day evening the boys were rough, and the gen.
tlemanly baker" forgot himself and fired upon
them after they were outside. Five shots were
fred by somebody, but one was hurt. One
man found bullet in his boot leg and hole in
his trowsers Then, In retaliation, the boys broke
the windows, and cleared out things in general,
whereupon he shut up shop We want the bread
without the beer The store needs reflling, for
the stock OF goods is getting pretty low, but it is
not closed, as reported.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

WAITsFIELD.-Georg W. Fisher died last Fri
day morning. few weeks ago dphtheria made
its appearance in the family, and in a few days
the youngest child, little girl Of four summers,
yielded to the fatal disease, Mr.. Fisher had
diphtheria, but rallied and got over it, only to be
attacked by pleurisy and pneumonia, which re-
suited fatally. MIR. Fisher was man of enter
prize and good business capacity, whose absence
will be keeny felt by the people of this cOmmu-
nifty. He has held many important offices in the
town, including those of selectman, lister and
school director Mrs. Fisher has the sympathy
OF all In this, her deep aiii elton. C. d, Billings
of'Fayston has been teaching his horse to stand
without being hitched and lad just given it the
last lesson when it started off and left Mr.,
Billings watching 1t run into Charlie Ainsworths
team and smash his wagon. Mr.. Ainsworth had
n narrow escape from a serious accident. Union
services were held at the Congregational church
ON IhAnksriYinp day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

HARDwICK. section west Of this place has
recently received two cars Of steel rails, which
with five cars used last spring, will relay about
one mile. The iron Of this section has long been
in bad condition and several accidents have re-
suited therefrom during the past year. The sec
ton men have done their best with extensive
patching to keep the road in a reasonably safe
condition. Thurber reports the sale OF about
seventy-fve tickets at his Thanksgiving ball.
The entertainment was distinguished for good
order and decorum throughout . The Hard.
wick hotel property was decided by o f. Titus Of
Wocott to Ira b ,tchelder Of Lexington, Mass, on
Saturday December "a. Batchelder has had
control Of the property for the past year or more.
"a meeting Is announced for Thursday even
ing, the It'll, at the town hail. for the purpose Of
determining as to a singing school the present
winter Professor Ober II expected to he present.
...Springs and streams were never lower at this
season, and the drouth already seriously inter
feres with the operations Of mills and machinery
In the absence Of heavy and protracted rains
soon much inconvenience and perhaps suffering
must result. Mrs. G. W Houston and daugh-
ter arrived here from Iowa on Saturday. We
hear they are not intending to return west, their
two years experience there not being altogether
unalloyed happiness as anticipated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

Mr. Editor AS the subject OF barbed wire
fence has been pretty well advertised through
the proceedings Of the legislature, and many OF
the wise men having spoken their minds will
tell what learned Of AN Iowa farmer: That IL
would do to set the posts, say 25 feet apart by
putting stays Of scantling, two in each space,
set upon stone and fastened to the wire by
staple From another source learn that to make
the fence visible 1t is good way 10 hang by wires
a strip OF whitewashed board underneath the top
wire, The following is from the New York
Tribune Of late date; THE batb-wre monopo-
ly has been fighting the Farmers Free Factory at
Des Moines Iowa, by complicated legal process
SEES, and lost its case. As one consequence the
managers OF the latter concern now sell, The
Homestead says, good painted cable wire for Z
cents per pound, and extra galvanized for 81 cents
in any quantity, large or small, de yered at any
railroad station within the limits of the state"
j. " r. KENT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

The hearty unanimity with which the
legislature voted to the widow of the late
Chief Judge Pierpoint the salary for the I'M
expired remainder of his term of office was
a graceful mark of the high regard in which
the man who had spent his best and latest
years in the service of the state was held by
his fellow citizens. No word or thought of
opposition carried bitterness with the gift
to the recipient. On the contrary 1t was
rendered more grateful by the consciousness
conveyed with it that the state with no
dissenting voice thus manifested Its appre.
citation of the faithful services of the dead
Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

RANDoLPH.-H. f, Eastman, law student with
L. Boydeu, went to his home in Underhil to
went to Boston, Thursday. There was union
service, Thanksgiving Day, at the Congregational
church, Rev, W S Blaisdell preached an excel
lent sermon, Professor George r. Beard of
California, Pennsylvania, was in town last week.
. Principal 5, n. Putnam returned to Enosburgh
Falls, Vermont, on Friday. A large number
went to Montpelier from this place last week, TO
witness the last night OF the legislature, and To at
tend the temperance lecture given by Mrs Ellen
j. Foster Among the number were Principal A.
W. Edison, Professor W + Rocheleau, z, Grow,
superintendent OF schools, J W Fargo and Mr..
and Mrs. Luke Parish. Miss c. b. Weymouth
has gone to Stockbrdge Common, to teach the
winter term of school. Miss Weymouth taught
the fall term with excellent success.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

MARsHFIEID Our town superintendent Miss
Carrie Packer WAS out on Thanksgiving day, the
first time for Fix weeks, having been confined to
to the house with eiysipelas and rheumatism.
The promenade concert by the band is at Mead
ers hall on Friday evening December oth, at
which lime the Danyille eornet band Is expected
In uniform, Both bands will play together, after
which each hand viii play separately. Admis-
sion IN hall twenty-five cents per couple single
began ON Monday. The primary department in
in this village is postponed one week on account
Of sickness Of the teacher Miss Clara Wooster,
The higher department IL taught by Fred Laird.
Minnie Davis teaches on Depot hill and Cora
Carpenter in John b. Pike district Mr. Farms
worth will discourse about Jacobs Sins next
Sunday evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

UNDERSTANDS George +. kenaston who
came from the west about two months since. on
account OF the death Of her mother, Mrs Ward,
has returned TO her home In Attca, Indiana.
Gilbert r. Miles, who was summoned from his
home In Lake Park, Minnesota, on account OF
the fatal injury TO his mother arriving but a few
hours before her death, has returned west.
Eugene L. Luce Mddesex boy now living in
Wadena, Minnesota, WAS In town one day last
week. lie reports himself as being engaged In a
thriving business In his western home, both in
the banking business and as an attorney-at-
law, Success to him His visit here was pleas
ant to many, as he paid numerous small debts
contracted previous to his going west
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

MoRErowN,-Quite number attended the
Thanksgiving service Rev. S. b Currier spoke
teachers association, which adjourned sine die
last spring. has not been heard from since
Why Is this so ?. ms. d. Mouton recently
went to Brattleboro and brought home his
lum, 1.-THE Jumbo oyster supper held In
the town hall Thanksgiving evening for the
benefit OF the new Catholic church, was "A success.
A good number attended and the net receipts
were about $50. Frank Hassett has moved
back to her cd home, and Samuel Baird of fays-
ton is to occupy her late residence. +. Spauld-
ing has moved into the McElroy house, Mr. Rus
sell into the Joslyn tenement, and 7. T. Somer.
vile into the old parsonage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

WARRES.-Mrs. Adeline Sargent, former res
ident Of town, died at Rochester last week. The
only child OF Mr., and Mrs. Nathaniel Blair died
last Sunday morning The Sabbath-school is
to celebrate Christmas with a concert and tree.
49,. Herbert Thayer and Frank Goodspeed are
spending short vacations at home..... Mrs. Will
liam Elliot recently spend few days with her
daughter in Gardiner, Massachusetts,. Upon her
return she brought with her so clever an imita-
ton Of good Vermont butter that even our genial
produce dealer, DR.. Slayton did not dream it was
oleomargarine, He did think, however that she
had lost some Of her well earned skill in making
butter. Willie Poland was dangerously injured
Tuesday OF last week, while at work in the woods
for Nathan Thayer. He was struck in the head
by falling limb and remains in a critical con-
dilinn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

RICHMOND About twenty couples visited
Dixon's Thanksgiving dance, from this town, and
had A yery pleasant time..., MIR. Hubbell Smith
Of Bolton was buried last Sunday. His son Fred
was buried the Sunday previous from the same
house and two daughters are also seriously i'll.
Another SON who resides In another part OF the
town but has been assisting in care Of the sick
ones, il also very III. Typhoid fever Is the cause.
49,. frank Perry lost child last week from scar
LAT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

FAYsroN H. 4 S. Baird have dissolved part.
nership Hugh remains in the clapboard mill,
and Samuel goes TO Moretown, where he will
manufacture eapboards In Fasseti's mill: -,
John J. Kelly had his horses leg broken while
skiddng logs on the mountain. .. All the schools
in town commenced last Monday with the fol-
lowing teachers: No l, Nellie La Pointei No. 2,
Lillian Porter; No. 3 j. d, Thompsoni No. Z,
Estella Hin; No. 3, Clara Eaton No. g, Sadie |.
Baird; No 7, Mary L. Austin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

BRADFoRD.-Dr. Ira Clark, formerly of this
town. died instantly at his residence in Lexing-
ton, Michigan, last week. The remains were
brought to this place for interment; and the
funeral was from the residence of his brother-in-
law, Mr.. + p Bliss, Friday morning. E. Ser
vices are now at eleven o'clock, Sunday
morning in our churches instead of half
past ten. Thanksgiving day was duly OBJ
served in our village by religious services, matr-
monial alliances and the consumption Of turkey
The average citizen was more deeply interested
in his turkey than in bis religion. Each year
the governor of the commonwealth calls upon the
people to assemble in the churches and each
year some chosen ministerial victim in the sew
eral towns rubs his chilly hands and rises In
chilly church to discourse to chilling audience
OF unwilling stragglers, while the people make
merry in their comfortable IL Iuvs heN. Alien
Clark was the victim here. However two we'd
dings soothed the clergy and excited the us
ual conflicting emotion of joy and sadness In
homes-Miss Cornne Leavett and Miss Geor-
gle Dickey were the busbing brides; Mr..
John Sargent and Mr.. Nat. d. Page the happy
bridegrooms. Walter Osborne returned
from Dartmouth and Charles tarnham from
Burlington to partake of mnce pie and plum
pudding beneath the paternal roof E. George
Farr, contractor and builder, Is still in Oxford,
New Hampshire, experimenting several jobs
for s. S. Houghton Of Boston. I'D. NJ. Warden
has moved TO his new residence on - well how
would 1t do to change the name OF the slightly
avenue which has so long been honored by the
classic and euphonious appellaton /" Back street"
and soften 1t down to Posterior street 80? ....F.
Sherwin of Wells River and G. b. Holmes are
now with Winship Co.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

NORTH RANDOLPH Singing-school, taught by
C. H. Bgelow has started OF in good earnest,
With forty scholars. I'D, d, Moulton lost very
nice fouT-years.old colt last week, with spinal
meningitis. This makes two he has lost within u
few years, with the same disease. Blodgett's
mill Is oyerrun with grain, owing To the scarcity
of water
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

-" EVIL dispositions are early shown" Evil
tendencies in our systems are to be watched and
guarded against. II you find yourself getting
bilious, head heavy, mouth foul, eyes yellow,
ing you, take at once a few doses OF Kidney-Wort
Il Is natures great assistant. Use II as an ad
vance guard don't wait to get down sick. Read
advertisement
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

WEST RANDOLPH. -Thanksgiving union ser
vices were held at the Congregational church
Sermon by Rev. V. NJ Hardy. Subject, The
Church, its Present and Future Possibilities "...
series Of singing schools will begin soon, con-
Quoted by Charles Bigelow of Brookheld. A good
degree Of interest IL shown and all give readily
Ia fair and oyster supper will be held at the
Congregational church Thursday, December 14th,
the object being to raise funds TO aid in COM
peting the parsonage c. Woodward has
moved his shop to the north part Of Smiths block,
into rooms formerly occupied by Miss Lamb.
John Lyn h will occupy the rooms vacated by
Woodward as q harness shop. Bruce and
Adams Of Dartmouth college were in town Mon
day hudson Fits returned to Boston Tuesday
evening w II. Dubois has reopened his house.
The treasurer's office will now be located here.
DIR. Greene goes to Warren this week. Mrs. Chand-
Ter Is moving into rooms formerly occupied by Or
lin Dewey in Smiths block. Walter Smith has
obtained fine situation in Jacksonville, Florida.
80. Several of the former students of the graded
school are engaged in teaching this winter...'
The New York comic opera company played to u
small audience on Saturday night.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

CABOT -Thanksgivin services were held in
the Congregational church The sermon was by
Rev. J. T. Baxenbae.. 1T. A. Town has Just
completed his new barn.. Mrs j. Ellen Foster
OF Clinton, Iowa, gave a temperance lecture in
the Methodist Episcopal church last Wednesday
evening. 1t was one Of the best lectures Of the
kind ever delivered in Cabot. Mr. W. H. Pow
ers lost horse last week N. X. Abbott has
just returned from his fifth annual trip TO Lowell
Massachusetts, to market the products of his
dairy. This year he supplied all Of his old custom
ers besides adding several new ones to his list,
which shows plainly that his goods give satisfac-
ton. The average Of his sales this year was
thirty-six cents per pound. Albert Badger Of
East Cabot is doing quite business in buying
hay aud drawing il to st. Johnsbury and selling
ii. He finds no difficulty in marketing all he can
furnish. Representative Paige returned to his
home on Wednesday last after the adjournment
50 as to eat turkey with his family Thanksgiving
day. He is looking hale and hearty as though
ii~inr a. si.s aaritni -g-aed ith him, Although
we have not seen any account Of his delivering
any loug-winded speeches, we think his acts and
votes have given general satisfaction to his con-
stituency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

WATERBURY. That was a bad example to the
rising generation, the rattle for turkeys and
chickens held in a blacksmith shop. on Main
street last week. When the fathers openly en-
gage in species Of gambling what can be ex-
pected OF the children Sections 1902 to 43O4 OF
the Revised Laws apply to this kind OF I" fun"
Where was the sheriff and the police that such
proceedings should 60 on without interruption?
Some sort OF charitable association should be
organized to provide these people with Thanks
giving Injuries to save them from trespassing
upon the laws OF the state to obtain them. Ten
years ago three young farmers Edward Wallace
Frank Gale and Sumner Basdell-were married
on the same day. They have each been taking
their turn at celebrating their tin wedding
MIR. Wallace's was reported in these items last
week. Mr. Gale celebrated his tenth anniversary
Monday evening, November 9th, and Mr.. Blais-
dell, Friday evening, December 1st A large and
pleasant compsny Of merry-makers gathered on
each occasion. There were music and dancing,
many presents and no end OF good wishes.
Charles Moody fell on the sidewalk. last week
In front Of Evans drug store, and cut severe
cash in his neck upon the curbstone. Mrs
Parker widow of the late Erastus Parker, died
last week ut the age OF sixty-ive. Mrs. Cecil
umn, and Mr.. Ebenezer NewcJmb, at the age of
seventy-hye, are also among those who have fin
ished lifes battle and who will be missed in this
community. Geo, j. Colby, formerly resident
OF Waterbury, for many years president of the
firm of Colby Bros & Co, and more recently
living near Chicago is in delicate health and has
removed to California, where he has a large circle
of relatives 1t is hoped his health will improve
in that favored climate. He has been great
sufferer from physical disability for many years,
and this community will give him and his all
good wishes in their new home. He il well and
kindly remembered here for his enterprise and
energy, his warm heart, and unstinted generosity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

The speaker of the Mississippi house Of
representatives was shot and killed, day
or two since, by one Saunders.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

Your health depends on the purity of your
blood, People who realize this are taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla with the best results,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

The results which have thus far attended the
enforcement Of the recent statute for the sup
preston Of polygamy in the territories are re-
ported by the secretary Of the interior 1t il not
probable that any additional legislation in this
regard will be deemed desirable until the effect
of existing laws shall be more closely observed
and studied. | congratulate you that the COM
mssoners under whose supervision these laws
have been put in operation are encouraged to be-
lieve that the evil at which they are aimed may
be suppressed without resort to such radical meas
ures az in some quarters have been thought in
dispensable for success.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-06

The message opens with statement OF the con-
diton Of our relations with foreign powers, which
the president says are satisfactory We COM
mence our extracts from the message with the
first domestic subject Of special interest Of which
the document treats:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-11-30
Army Education.
WASHINGTON. No,

WASHINGTON, November II.
The annual report of Chaplain Mullins, in
charge of education in the army. has reached
the Secretary of War. 1t shows that Jos mill
tary posts and camps are supplied with teach
ers. and the schools were attended during the
year by 1850 enlisted men and loo child ren.
At thirty-two posts there are no teachers.
At lat posts and camps there are libraries,
with a total of 1900 volumes, being two
and one-half volumes to each enlisted man
In the garr:sons the number of books
circulated per month is 22,S36, being an
average of one and half volumes per
man per month. A large number of papers
and periodicals are also received aid placed
in the reading-rooms, to which the average
daily attendance numbers 4,375. The report
recommends the passage by Congress of
bin authorizing the employment of 80 teach
ers with rank and pay of Commissary Ser
geants, $4 per month. with allowance for
rations, room, etc. Chaplain Mullins joins in
the recommendation of several officers that
the system of compulsory education be en-
forced among certain class of men, In ap-
pealing for larger appropriations for lights to
be used in the night-schools the Chaplain sss,s
that to furnish lights for colored schools = y
quires at least one-third more business tn
for the others.