The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Waterbury,.

DANIEL McALLIsTER,la farmer living In Dux-
bury, died last week of blood-poisoning, His
age was fifty three.
LUTHER" is never behind-hand in any
good works or on festive occasions. He would
rather be twenty hours ahead OF time at
a China wedding than as many seconds late.
INDIVIDUALS holding town orders will get no
allowance for interest by holding them after the
first day OF February. " Hand them In for pay
ment, is the request OF Treasurer Fullerton.
OUR towns. woman, Mrs. Fortier, has ma
ternal uncle living in Canada, not many miles
from Montreal, who Is ninety-eight years Of
age and who is still an active man and pro-
poses soon to visit his niece His name is
James Papian and he Is the father Of twenty
eight children-four girls and twenty-four
boys-all Of whom are now living. Mrs. For
tiers mother died In July at the age OF ninety
nine years To the average Yankee, this Is a
most remarkable family record.
Mr.. AND Mrs. JAMES K. FULLERTON were
reminded that time is passing on" Wednes-
day evening, and In quiet way were taking
note of the occurrence Of the twentieth ami
versary of their marriage. Their friends had
also made note Of the approaching anniver-
sary and called Unexpectedly and without GER
emory to compare notes with their friends and
neghbors. The notes we're duly punctuated
with refreshments and an elegant china tea set,
finely decorated, served to point the climax OF
supplemented by many individual presents OF
value and ornament.
1t ia a week OF lectures and entertainments.
Tuesday evening Hon. Justus Dart spoke at an
educational meeting, subject, Foundation" to-
night Colonel Randall delivers his lecture :" The
Old Vermont Brigade" The Reynolds sisters
Zoe and Josie, child violinists, accompany the
Colonel and with their father, DR.. Reynolds, fur.
nish an attractive musical accompaniment.
FRIDAY evening, February 10, General Henry
will deliver his lecture, From the Rapidan
to Cold Harbor," under the auspices Of the
grand army post, Captain Lull Of Montpelier
and other old soldiers will assist, with remin-
iscences, and there will be songs and instru-
mental music.
]. W. MOODY had an unwonted caller on a
recent night. During the evening Mrs Moody
attention was attracted by the turning of the
door knob OF an outer door, and opening it to
discover the cause, found large cat seeking
admittance Mrs. Moody was not at home u
to her feline visitor. During the evening pussy
again sent in her card In vain. In the course
Of the night the door bell rang and Mrs
Moody with presentiment as to the person
atty of the unreasonable visitant, curiously re-
garded the result Of her husbands answer tC
the summons. Sure enough there was grimal
kin again, mutely appealing to be allowed tc
come in out Of the cold. Mr. Moody was MOI
proof against these opportunities, and the shiv
ering cat, kindly babe to stay, sat by the frt
and purred the night away"
THE lecture OF Rev. ]. Edward Wright IL
the high school course was listened to Friday
evening by an appreciatve audience. 1t wa
an impressive presentation OF the possibilities
which lie in the way OF women who, having
true ideas of woman's duties, prepare them
selves to meet and discharge them; and it was
an eloquent and pointed protest against thu
lack of useful training and the false notions o
education which prevail in regard to woman
and which really lie at the bottom Of the out
cry about the discrimination made against tn,
sex in the matter of employment. The mex
lecture in the course will be given in the higf
school room, Friday evening next, by George A
Brown, ESQ.,, of Bellows Falls, subject
"Pluck" Mr.. Brown is an effective speake
and his address will be worth hearing.
MIR. AND MRS WILLIAM COOLEY have bee
suffering the hardships and affliction incident t
| long continued sickness In their family o
| Thursday their troubles eliminated in the deaf
Of loved daughter, Miss Eta, a young miss G
about twelve years. The Saturday previou
she seemed to be in the full tide of youthful
health and spirits, buoyant and hopeful an
contributing by her childish efforts to lighte
the labors Of the household. She retired appal
emily in perfect health. In the night her fathe
was called to her bedside and found her suffel
ing from an attack of dphtheria in its mos
malignant form. There was no relief for he
Thursday afternoon death, ended the BRAY
girls sufferings. Two other children are sic
with the disease. These are cases Of longt
standing and at last accounts 1t was hope
that they would recover.