The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-12-10
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REV. Mr.. HOLDEN of Fitchburg, Mass,
supplied the Second church Of this place on
Sunday last. He comes as a candidate, and
will probably remain for some time. ==
u. M. Upham started on one of his monthly
trips Monday of this week. 49, Mrs. A. u.
Munson of Morrisville Is spending few
days in town with her mother. So Lucy
Upham Is visiting friends in Williston.
- John Bigelow, whose hand was
badly mutilated some weeks since, is able
cally trying the question whether it is
better to devote its energies and resources
to lawyers or to public improvements. The
new bridge, which was, primarily, the
cause OF the contest, is a delight to the eyes
OF those who are interested in the welfare
of the part of the town in which 1t is
located, while 1t strongly commends itself
TO dlsinterested persons whose horizon ex-
tends beyond their own immediate locality.
Penny-wise and pound-foolish " has al
ready had pretty thorough exemplification
in the matter, and appearances indicate that
1t is to be fought out on this line, regardless
of time or expense. - The Ladies' Aid
Society realized $26 from their apron
sociable, held at the vestry of the Second
church on Wednesday evening of last week.
- Mrs. Daniel Sargent is dangerously
i'll. 60 Rev. j. A. Sherburne, who has
been kept at home by the sickness of his
wife (now deceased) has again resumed his
labors at East Brookfield. 80 Charles II.
Bigelow is to teach singing-school at North
field, East Roxbury, Brookfeld and North
Randolph this winter. =- Singing-schools
have commenced at East Brookfeld, with
George w. Blanchard as teacher. The Chal-
lenge is to be used instead Of "The
Conquerer," this winter. - Charles
Bixby of Lynn. Mass, is at home visiting
his father, Urban Bixby. John ID.
Smith of Dakota, formerly of this place, is
visiting his father, Ahira Smith j.
II. Sprague and Maria N. Metcalf were re-
Gently the guests of Mr.. and Mrs John
Sprague. 60. Forrest Eddy, who has
been attending school at st. Johnsbury, has
returned nome on account OF i'll health.
- Lula Allen is to teach school in Tun-
bridge this winter
Morrisville.-Rev. w. A. Bushee of the
Congregational church preached an able
temperance sermon last Sunday morning,
which was followed by the annual monthly
union temperance meeting, held at the
| vestry in the evening. - A gentleman
| from Williston has opened harness shop
in this place. - The winter term of
school at the Academy has opened and is
well attended. The first lyceum of the
term is to be held on Friday evening.
The annual meeting of the Ladies' Indus
trial Society connected with the Congrega-
| tional church is to be held at the vestry on
Friday afternoon of this week. The society
held very successful chicken-pie supper
| ao oho NcStly vi EIlIdy evening OI last
week - The Universalists have new
preacher Rev. Mr.. Healey, who occupied
the desk at that church on Sunday morning
WaldeD.-Daniel Hatch committed sui.
eide at East Walden, on Thursday last, by
drowning in wash-tub, while his wife was
hanging out clothes. He had suffered fol-
some time from cancer in the head. He
leaves a wife and children. His remains
were inferred in the cemetery at East
| Walden - G. Collins has sold his farm
to f. Farren of Hardwick. Price 81 900
- Telephone communication is now
established between East Hardwick and
Walden. The poles will be up this week tc
connect with West Danville and st. Johns
bury.
Sharon.-Rev. G. F. Pay preached a
the Congregational church last Sunday
He will preach at the Baptist church mex
Sunday. - Rev. K. b. Chamberlin wen
to Rochester last Sunday. - Taxpayer
in town should remember that the time fol
paying their taxes to the town treasurer
expires next Monday. - Ellie, seven
years-old daughter of G.. E. Fay, has at
tended school two terms and has not had
mark against her name.
Tunbridge.-Mr. C. w. Smith had a mar
row escape from death last week, his throa
filling up inside so that it was nearly impos
sible for him to breathe He is now better