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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Stratton leaves tonight for the West, where
she will spend number III weeks visiting
friends and relatives. Emma lngraham OF
THR WArcHMAN force has returned from two
weeks vacation, and Eta Thompson, also OF
this once, IL spending a weeks vacation at her
home In WAKEFIELD. Colonel J II Lucia was
IN Vergepnes last week. IA little child OF g..
w Bolton. eleven months old, had its arm 20.
yerely apraiped on Sunday. Miss Sarah Hoyt
has severed her connection with THE WATCH
MAN composing force. Mr.. and Mrs II Fales
are Mt present visiting with their son In Boston,
but expect soon to e. to Florida to spend the
winter. =. Mrs Seey Pomeroy Of Oydensburg
IA Visiting at Mr.. II W. Drew's. -. Mrs. s. d
Hale Of Keokuk, Iowa, Ia visiting her niece,
Mrs. John P. Flanders. C. II. Ferrn Is quite
sick with tonsilitis. Mary Drew returned
from Northboro, Mass, on Thursday. Geo.
B Sheph ,rd has almost entirely recovered his
health, and expects to resume his studies at
Harvard after the holiday vacation -. Jennie
Phinney IL suffering from an attack OF cry
sipelas.. =. Ella 8. Cram Ia quite sick, having
been confined to her bed for the past week.
Mr.. Editor On the death OF the late Sam
uel Wells, mention was made, among other
things, OF hs well-prepared attempt, Uhich
only slunlbers for lille, to furnish the village
with proper water supply from Berlin Pond "
to which was added: 4" And when the village
finally decides to meet this imperative npces.
sity, It will be found that the work Is all
plainly manned out In Mr.. Wells exhaustive
report Of 1873" Who that attended our vii
lage meeting Monday evening, and witnessed
the enthusiasm and uDaDimity with which that
almost precise scheme was adopted-especslly
OF those who remembered the thankless greet
ing 1t received ten years ago-could fail to
realize the almost pronhetic truthfulness of the
foregoing expressions? The late committee on
estimates, whose admirable report WAS so
fayorably received MONDAY evening are fore
most In appreciation OF the accuracy and value
OF Mr.. Wells report. The variation in the
two estimates is confined almost entirely to the
difference in the cost Of material. All hoLI r.
then, say we, to the memory OF him to whom
credit is pre-eminently due in this behalf. p.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

WOlcott.-Nellie, wife OF j. T Jones, whose
death took place December 8, was the only
child OF Myra E. Cummings. Her father, Ed
win A. Cummings Of East Montpelier, died
when Nellie WAS seven years of age. March 1,
1882, she was married to J. T. Jones' who now
mourDs the loss of dear and loving wife In
her last sickness, while suffering much pain,
she was pleasant and patient through it all
Her funeral took place at the Universslist
church, which was filled to its utmost caps city
Rev. P. Booth officiated, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Hayford. The church was decorated with
choice plants, the casket was tsstefully trim
med with flowers, and around the plate, on
which WAS inscribed the words "At rest" was
beautiful wax wreath. The singing was
sweet and appropriate. The remains were
buried in the new cemetery on the hill. m.
G. and A. NJ. Wakefield wish to return their
thanks to the many friends who gathered at
their home on December 1 to celebrate the
forty-seven'h anniversary of their marriage.
....Lewis Strong has had his pension OF Sl8 q
month raised to $24, and expects still more. -.
Mrs. Albert Dimick receives 81, 900 from her
fathers life insurance.
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North Mon,peIier.-There il to be Christ

North MOn,pelier.-There il to be Christ.
mas tree at the brick church, East Montpelier.
on the evening Of December %. in which both
churches are to unite. All are cordially invited
to be present and unite in making it q grand
gala time for the young folks, az we'll az an
enjoyable occasion Tor the older ones. :. Next
singing school at Union vestry hall this WED
nesdsy) evening Byron Wilbur, who has
been at work for Mrs. Q Allen for the past
two or three years, start-d for Iowa this week
Monday. I'VE have first-class barber settled
10 our village now in the person OF Frank DE
Lottinville. Give him call. E. The East Calais
people mean business on the telephone to run
from that village to North Montpelier They
commenced getting out the poles Saturday
and began drawing and setting some Monday
The teacher in our school, Mr.. Parker, il
giving excellent satisfaction.
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BradfOrd.-The people OF West Bradford
are to have Christmas tree at the church on
Tuesday evening next. =. Rev L. Bates of
Newbury preached at the Congrt gational
church, exchanging with Rev. A. Clark, lat
Sunday. Our new post-office is one OF the beat
In the county, and perhaps in the state 1t is
elegantly fitted up with one hundred and sixty
call and one hundred and twenty-six lock boxes
with Sargent Il Greeneaf locks 1t also has
a money-order department, etc. . Rev T. p.
Frost delivered his celebrated lecture, 1.-THE
Infant of the Revolution" at West Fairlee last
Saturday evening, December Is preaching
there ON the following Sunday, in exchange
with Rev. Joseph Hamilton. The firm OF
Bixby Hanson IL dissolved by mutual con-
sent. Mr.. Hanson has engaged with Brown,
Durrel 4 Co, small-ware jnbbeTs, Of Boston,
while Mr. Bixby has secured the services of
Martha Lowe in The dry goods department,
and will carry on the business. e. Rev. A. B.
Truax Of Brattleboro formerly pastor of the
Methodist church in this place, lectured before
the reform club and sons OF temperance at
town hall on Friday evening. Subj ct, Bible
Wines. ~. Mrs. Charles H. Peters started for
Chicago on Monday, to join her husband. -.
On New Years eve, December 3lst, will occur
the opening OF Stevens block, BIsisdel's
orchestra OF Concord furnishing the music. -.
Joseph Worthley, for many wears a citizsn of
Corinth and for long time member of the
Methodist church at West Bradford, was buried
at the latter place on Sstu,d e N Ever.
EFT and SON Willie OF Bath, N. H., were in
town for short witt the first OF the week. We
are pleased to say that George S. B. Stevens is
really at work, having engaged himself for
some days past shellacing the inside shutters
for william Stevens new block. . George
L, Garfield, our genial postmaster, has been
opening his immense stock Of holiday goods nc
his new store, and ON Friday moved the post
office toits new and more commodious quarters
He now has the largest st ok of goods ever
mutual beneficiary brtl erhuod, IL gaining In
numbers and usefulness, holding its regular
meeting the 10Th, and special meeting for
comforting the degree ON the 18th inst
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Peacham.-Rav Lewis Grout occupied the
desk d. cember 16, morning and evening, and
spoke OF educational and missionary work
among the four long-ne9lscted races in America
the African, the Indian, the Chinese. and
that portion of the untutored Anglo Saxon
race which has its home in the mountainous
regions OF Kentucky, Tennessee and West Vir.
GINA. His evening discourse was addressed
to the young people: Of whom there are many
I'D tne good parish OF Peacham. Preparations
are being made for Christmas eve. =. Rev. S.
5. Martyr il taking few weeks vacation. ~.
ID. Harv'y is still in a critical state OF health.
80. The church aid society give sociabe at
the town hall next Friday night All are
invited, The Danvile band gave prone
made concert In the town hall, last Friday night,
to a good ,use
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West Randolph.-Rev A g Swift ia No,

West RandOlph.-Rev A. S. Swift ia now
stopping here. H. w. Tewksburys lecture
" The Nineteenth Century" was well attended
last Friday evening, although 1t was bad night
and All went home feeling that they had been
highly entertained and we'll paid for going II
hear him. His subject was ably handled. his
manner is attractive, and he holds his audience
as II spell-bonnd. William Wood has sold
the c. B. Pratt place. which he lately pur.
chased, to Mrs. Samuel Rford and daughters
and has bought the house and lot lately occn.
pied by the late Rev Mr. Wheeler. Frank
Mann Is confined to the house with cut foot
where he will probably have to stay for sev.
eral days.. Gertrude Jones has returned to
Plaipfield academy, In Connecticut, where abe
is teaching. The lumbermen are praying fol
snow, and those with teams on their hands who
have wood and logs to haul off from the noun.
tain are getting anxious
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Seminary HiIi.-School opened Monday,
December H. with about one hundred and 81 ny
studeDts This IL q good number for the win
ter, and 1t bids fair to be a very rroftable
and enjoyable term. Professor Bishop and
wife spent part Of their vacation at his home
in New Jersey. He has returned, once more
to take up his school duties, and she has gone
gapized last Friday. and the following officers
were elected for the first half of the term
President, Mr. Z X. Fish; vice-president,
Miss M: NJ Kinsley; secretary, Miss NJ. L.
Hubbard; treasurer, Miss M. Chamberlain
executive committee, Mr.. Hllery, Misses Fos-
ter and Wymsn. Mr. Eston meets his sing
ing class at Shady Ril" Friday evenings.
He has nearly fifty students. :. President
Beeman went away ON his work yesterday.
We were glad to see Charles Seville with us
once more He is be me from Yale to spend the
holidays
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GranvilIe.-O C. Briggs and G. W. Sargent
have given up the job of cutting logs Briggs
has gone to work for his father on r chester
mountain. H. A Briggs OF Rochester sued
A. c Ralph for pay for lumber which he claimed
Ralph had used around his buildings The
trial took place December 4th at the hotel
The jury decided in favor OF Briggs. Ralph
wonld not settle, and II Senter made out q
body writ The end is not yet. .Apson Swan
yers will get p lid better than our minister and
doctor do. .r Frank Wright has taken up his
fox traps and gone to St Adams to get chance
10 fire on an engine. ;. Mrs Viola Billings
teaches school in district M. 10, Mrs Minnie
l. Wilmington in No. and James Beckwith of
Rochester in No g.
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BrOOkfield.-The ~ cond church which ha

BrOokfield.-The second church, which has
been undergoing repairs, will be rededicated
the 9th inst. Flora Averill gives public
reading at Library hall on Thursday evening
OF this week. commencing at half-past seven
o'clock. Miss NJ. J. Bennett has sold the nm.
occupied building, opposite. the church, to Mr..
Hubbard, son-in-law Of Luther blanchard.
The town meeting held on the 18th inst. was
adjourned to January End, the selectmen being
Instructed to investigate and report in regard
to the comparative feasibility and expense OF
building bridge, filling IN for a road across
the pond. or making road around the north
end OF the pond. Saturday WAS the cold ast
day OF the season. F. S. Kmball OF Mortified
froze both ears and his nose, and his man
(Pattprson) both his ears while driving stock
from Brookfield to Northfield.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Observation-Disclosures are feeling rather
uneasy, with their teams and help on hand,
which they cannot use TO advantage until more
snow falls. People in this vicinity can now
get their goods quite cheap. az Warren E.ta-
brooks OF St. Johnsbury has opened a store
here and intends to keep q complete stock
besides grain and feed, which makes competi.
ton very lively. H. C. Clark arrived home
last Wednesday, after four months trip
through the West. Allen Hood has been
taking short vacation amorg old acquqint-
ances, and returned to Boston this week Mon-
day. Rev Francis Morrison is reported inst
alive. John Or Is also very low with pneu-
monia. The scholars attending school out of
town this winter are w. b Darling at Mont
pelier and Charles Keenan, at Newbury
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

FaystOn.-Timothy and Susan Chase have
made application to the town for aid, which
was promptly furnished by Overseer G O.
BOY &c. IL now remains to be determined by
the courts whether Wakefield or Fsyston will
pay the bill. Waitsfield claims that they have
gained residence In this town, and we claim
that Waitsfield has aided the family at sundry
times during the past six years. . The schools
are now In good running order with the follow.
ing teachers: District No. 1, J. B. THOMPSON;
No 2, Clara NJ. Eaton; No. 3 Alta w. Cros.
sett; No. a, Kate B PreDtiss: No. 8, Lola
Spaulding; No 6, Hattie L. Fitzpatrick -.
Henry McGurk has sold the Sarah A. Meal
lister place to John Donahne for 81 500
Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. r. A.
Maxwell, who have lost their only child from
pneumonia
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Cabot Christmas is to be observed at the
Congregational church next Sunday evening
general invitation il extended to all to nut
presents on the tree. Oyster supper in the YES
try after the Chris mas exercises. The tenth
anniversary OF the woman's temperance cru.
sade is to be celebrated next Sunday. Relig-
ious services at the Methodist chuich In the
morning, at the Congregational church in the
afternoon, and mass temperance meeting at
the Methodist church in the evening. Rev.
Mr. Farnsworth of Marshfied preached nc the
Congregational church. in exchange with the
pastor, last Sunday His sermons we're clear,
concise and we'll delivered, receiving general
commentator from his hearers. We have
often seen nice jobs OF work at Mires' black.
smith shop, but our attention WAS especially
called to the ironing of a Portland sleigh, last
week, which In point OF workmanship is sell
dom excelled. II equalled, In this section. a.
Y ute number OF our singers attended the
musical convention at Marsh fiald last week,
Professor Smith Is very pleasantly remembered
as a teacher OF music In this place several
years ago, as well ~ very popular Conductor
OF conventions In this vicinity.
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MorrisyiIIe.-Rev w A n

Morrisville.-Rev w. A. Bushee OF the
Congregational church preached very practi-
cal sermon npon not thinking too much Of self,
taking David rs an illustration Christmas
services are to be held at the several churches
-. The students at the academy held a largely
attended lyceum on Friday evening last. The
discussion was engaged in with interest :. The
ladies' circle met at the Congregational vestry
last Friday afternoon. Green Mountain lodge
OF Coed Temnlars is In q very fiourishing con-
di'ion. 81 Pinney and ]. J. Robbins started
on Monday for Chicago, where they have
secured positions. .. The masons are to hold a
public installation of officers on Thursday
evening Of this week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Randolph -Rehearsals are heing held of a
cantata, emitted the Birth OF Christ" which
IL to he brought out Christmas evening in the
town hall. Professor George w. Blanchard of
wi Jamestown has charge Of the music, and a
deal OF talent has been enlisted in the roll OF
singers. The little folks will see Santa Claus
and receive their gifts from his hands. Dr..
+. 6. Wheatley was in town last week on his
way to Norwich, where he /. to settle. Nellie
. Mead went to White River Junction Satur-
day tn teach the primary school at that place.
She will be greatly missed BY the young PEG.
pie. The advance agent of a compsny OF
Jubilee singers was in town Saturday, but
failed to make an engagement.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Chelsea.-There will be Christmas tree at
the West hill church, but none at the village.
....E. B Robbins seems TO take the lead 70 far
IN fat hogs, one Of his weighing over seven hun
dred and the other over five hundred pounds.
Newton Kibbee Of West Randolph were in
town, last week, buying cattle. This place
fair price for their cattle and sheep. j. B.
Atwood, of the firm OF E K Hyde & Co., re-
turned from Bnatou last Friday blight, where he
bought fine assortment OF holiday goods.
Jason N. Carpenter and wife of ST. Johnsbury
are spending Christmas with his mother, Mrs.
8 NJ Ctrpenter... r Corwin Is buying
poultry for Chrism a.. 80. These officers OF the
fire district have been elected: Clerk, Curtis
s. Emery; prudential committee, + o. Tracy,
c. R HYDE. w. II. H Hall; treasurer, J.
Arnold Reyes; collector, Charles E Godfrey.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Danville.-Rev. Mr.. Sweat, Methodist, ex.
changed with Rev. Mr.. Tracy OF North Dan.
vile last Sunday. The remains of Mrs. 10.
seph Switser OF Holyoke Mass formerly OF
this town. were brought here last Friday nigh
and buried in the village cemetery. =. Willie,
son of c. F. Kittredge, has been very sick with
the canker-rash.. Charles Wilson is at home
and is helping his brother-in-law, F. J. Preston,
through the holidays. The band went to
Peacham last Friday night to play for a prom
enade.. Look out for the mumps thew are
around. The school an the academy opened
last Monday with about sixty scholars.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

SharOn.-A temperance lecture was given
in Smiths hall last Friday night nv r O Love-
land OF Norwich. He IL fine speaker and
scholar, and should have had house full to
hear him.. Ernest Badger il quite sick
with pneumonia, and q great mary others are
sick with hard colds. Charles Z. Howe has
gone to Bolton to work for awhile. There
were but few out to the Corgregationalst
sociable last Friday night There will be q
socable at the town hall to- morrow (Thursday)
evening, under the auspices OF the Unversalst
society. A good time is expected. Walter
Aldrich is moving In with his father, intending
TO make 1t his home in the future
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Middlesex.-Rev. Mr.. Bemis has 30 far re-
covered from the injury to his hand, few
weeks since, as to resume his pastoral duties
here. He has occupied his pulpit for two Sun
days past. Mrs Sarah j. Williams has re-
turned to her native town after residing in
west Haven, Conn for about year. She
place to emigIate from and equally ~ good to
return to % II Richardson is putting up = n
addition to the Ainsworth saw-mil. Mrs d
7. Carpenter quite III, and her daughter Mrs.
Leo and her husband from St. Johnsbury are
ton OF the public to his nice assortment of hnl-
iday goods. David Ward has taken tin to
Attca, Indiana, to visit his daughter living
there
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

Rich new styles In furniture can be obtained
In Boston OF the manufacturer ut remarkably
low prices Paioe seems to be leading in this;
already his immense stock Is attracting people
from near and far We know OF no other ca.
adjustment in America that carries 30 large a
stock OF nice furntureTeady TO deliver at once,
and at such remarkab y low prices visit to
his store, AZ Canal street, opposite Maine depot.
will prove TO any one what we say to be
correct.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

ElmOrc.-R A. Gay has his new house
ready for occupancy. .Jerre Lee has 80 far
improved as to be able to be about town again
....Christmas tree at the church, with the
usual exercises of speaking, singing, etc.. :. j.
T Parker lost a nice OK last week. Mr..
White from Ohio. brother OF Mrs. L. L.
Camp, is visiting in town
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North RandoIph.-D Camp starts for
Pierre, Dakota, the oath. Twenty-Five cou-
pies attended the dance at SANKEY'S hall last
tuesday. ,.E A, George has taken Eli
Camps Chelsea farm and moved on TO It,
Water Is very low in the streams aud springs.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

MONROE, Mich, S. ptember %, 1875 -Sirs :!
i have been taking Hop Bltters for il fl ANNA
ton Of kidneys and bladder. They have done
for me what four doctors failed to do. The eff
feet Of Hop Blters seemed like magic to me-
w, L. CARTER
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

BEAUTIFUL GIFT. Great Rock leland
route has issued new and most comprehen-
sive cook book OF one hundred and TWENTY
eight pages, filed with new and reliable re-
ceipts from the best caterers of this and other
countries; No housewife can afford to be
without 1t; and though worth one dollar. IL
will be sent TO any address, postpaid, upon
receipt of ten cents In stamps Az they will
go like hot cakes, send at once to T.. st. John,
G. I. e.. p A., Chicago, Illinois.
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Middlesex Center.-School closed for the
winter last Sai uroay: Rev. J, Edward W light
preached to about fifty last Sunday. IF III
Dewey OF Williamstown Is sgitati1g the cub
ject Of writing-school here. =. Edgar Hale of
Montpelier, who was married recently. has
moved on to his farm In Bear Swami
The thermometer fell about forty degrees last
Friday night. I'D. A. Chaplin has been laid by
for repairs for a week past
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

East Corinth. There will be temperance
meeting NJ the church, next Sunday evening,
conducted by the Woman's Christian Temner,
aance Union. All are invited The school
here Is the best 1t has been for some time, al
though there are not IN many scholars a. there
has been. owing to the stingy policy pursued
by the district. MIS- J. ii, Chsmberlain goes
to New York this week. y X Darling has
gone to Chelsea to attend county court
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

A MAN suffering from debility and loss OF
appetite took two bottles OF Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, gained ten pounds and got we'll.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-19

JEFFERSON DAVIS book has proved finan-
cial failure,