The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

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WE would like correct answer to this prob
lem: A tall Williamstown husband and his short
wife we're carrying tub Of water, when the
wife insisted she was bearing the heavier part
OF the weight, as the water was deeper on her
side OF the tub. Her husband, who was schol-
arly " to say the least, demurred, and insisted
on actually weighing their respective loads as
best he could. His profession would require
that he be honest In the matter, and our In
formant, who was umpire In the case, says
that, to his surprise, the man was carrying the
heavier part of the load. II the fact is ascer-
tainable, as Is must be, which was correct2
WE recently met representative OF the pub
fishing house of d. Lothrop g. Company of
Boston, who are the publishers Of the books
written by Mrs. s. r. Graham Clark known to
some OF our citizens, and now a resident OF
Montpelier. This gentleman told us of the
high estimation In which Mrs. Clark's books
are held, mentioning them "in the same
breath " with the Pansy books, II not equally
noted. And yet we found, few days ago,
one Of Montpeier's representative book men
who was greatly surprised at the existence Of
this lady in their midst
WE have just had the pleasure OF a visit with
our old-time physician, DR.. N. W. Perry, who
now lives with his eldest daughter in Burling-
ton. He has just entered his eighty-fourth
year, and seems cheerful and bright for man
OF his years. He apparently has as pleasant
home In old age as his warmest friends could
ask for.
BERT ROYCE takes his vacation at home, and
returns to the Randolph Normal School next
term. His celebration on the 4th consisted
in taking care of hand that was kicked by
one OF his fathers horses. It bled quite pro-
fusely. He Is canvassing the place for Hough-
toms " Life Of Blaine" etc.
WE have but recently learned OF the mar
riage of the only daughter Of the late N. p.
Simons to Mr.. Hassey, who Is lawyer in
NM VarIr ola Nh
weeks ago. Mrs. Hassey, with her mother
may likely live In Rutland summers and spend
the winters In New York.
DIR. JASON BRIGGS gives up his dental work
at Barre, temporarily, on account of the sick
ness Of his father-in-iaw, J. M. Palmer His
patrons will please make note of this.
DIR. E. G. LEWIS of Rutland is, with his wife,
taking short vacation in this his native place.
They made the journey In their own carriage
their favorite way Of travelling.
OUR former townsman, Mason White, son of
the late Josiah White, has been in Burlington
for some months for medical treatment. His
trouble Is Of q nervous type
DR.. G. c. ELLIS OF Nashua, N. H., has lust
received the unsolicited appointment Of surgeon
OF the Second New Hampshire Regiment, with
the rank OF major.
REV. Mr. HILL preached at the Congrega-
tional house one week ago last Sunday He
has done evangelistc work In Boston in
months past
AT the town meeting, yesterday, the attempt
to rescind the vote on the town hall matter
failed, and the repairs will be made as con-
templated.
WILL not the example Of Chelsea spur our
people TO prompt action IN the matter Of duly
celebrating the centennial of our town this
year?
JUDGE A. H. YOUNG of Minneapolis, Mimi,
and wife (who is the only living daughter Of
Milton Martin of this place) are visiting here.
| WILLIAMsTowN does not mean to be BEND hel
neighbors in the matter of drouth, poor hay
crop, grasshoppers etc., this season.
| WE rarely see a more beautiful flower thar
the crown cactus in possession Of Mrs. Thoma.
Poland.
| CARL ADAMS has finished his college courst
at Dartmouth, and is at home temporarily.