The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-10-08
Barre.

In the death OF Stillman Wood, notice
of which event appeared in the last issue of
The WArCHMAE, Barre loses one of her
Oldest and most esteemed citizens. Born
in town December 9Th, 1908, he had always
lived here. In early life he was engaged
in farming, but about the year 1870 removing
to what is now the village, he engaged with
his brother-in-law, Charles G.. Clarke, in the
business of tanning. The tannery being
burned in 1857, he in company with N. H.
Morse under a contract with the town
erected partially on its site the town hall
block, in 1859 In 1864 he was appointed
postmaster, holding the office until 1877,
when, on account of failing health, he re-
signed. During this time he carried on bust
ness rs q druggist in connection with his
office. He was held in esteem by his neigh
bors as a man of character and ability, being
honored by them in the election to various
offices of trust and responsibility. He
served IA justice of the peace for twenty
years, being first elected in 1874 and was dur
ing this time the principal trial justice. He
always took lively interest in the promotion
of the social, intellectual, and moral, we'll
fare of the community, was an active sup
porter of the old Washngtonian and Sons
of Temperance organizations. He was a
leader in the lyceums, farmers clubs and
library associations. He was one of the orig
inal anti-slavery men in town, and his
sympathies and support were always given
to the weak and oppressed of every class. In
early life he united with the Congregational
church and was active in all church work,
being one of the first and most efficient
superintendent of its Sabbath-school. Later
on coming to hold opinions the orthodoxy
of which was questioned, he Withdrew from
active participation in the affairs of the Soci-
ETY. though he continued to contribute to its
financial support and was, so long as his
health permitted, regular attendant upon
its Sabbath service. Mr. Wood was twice
married, his first wife being Miss Harriet
Clark of Barre, who died in 1878. They had
two children, a son, Henry Wood, now liv-
ing in Boston, and a daughter, Helen M E,
Mrs. K. Il. Fowler of Worcester, Mass In
| 1875 he married Miss Sarah Pinks of Wood
stock, who survives him.
WE call attention to the advertisement OF
farm for sale, which appears in another
| column.
GODDARD SEMINARY.
Mr.. CuTrs and Mr.. Wright of Orwell
visited the students last week Tuesday.
Mr.. Cults has a son and daughter attending
| school here. - Miss Kendall has a class
| commencing the study of harmony in con
| nection with her musical department. She
| also talks of renting another piano, as more
| are needed. - Saturday the students
| turned out en- mosse to enjoy the privilege
| of visiting the White Mountains by taking
| advantage of the excursion. An early
| breakfast was eaten and many anxious faces
| were turned toward the west to "see what
| the weather would be-" 1t was decided
"that it would clear Off" The managers OF
the railroad kindly provided special car in
| which all were soon packed together with a
bountifpl lunch provided by Mrs. Drew
| 1t did not clear off as was predicted, but the
slight rain that fell did not mar the pleasure
of the excursionists. The view through the
| Crawford Notch was particularly fine. The
| only thing to mar the pleasure of the tri :
was a number of drunken roughs who per
sisted in annoying the people. All were
| pretty tired when they arrived at Barre, but
| it was voted to he, on the whole, very en-
| joyable trip and one long to be remembered
BARRE ACADEMY.
| LAST Friday evening the Social Frater
| nifty met and was called to order by Mr.
Bailey. The fraternity then listened to the
| following programmes: Defamation by
| Holden 1st discussion of the resolution
| Resolved, "That an academical course fol
those studying for the professions is prefer
able to collegiate COURSE" discussed in the
affirmative by Edgerton, Angel and Holder
1st, and in the negative by Blair Hooker
and Holden 2nd; recitation by Miss Currier
| The question was decided in favor of thu
affirmative. The Fraternity then adjourned
for two weeks. - The Blaine and Logan
| club met last Saturday evening and wa
called to order by Edgerton. The clul
listened to speeches from Edgerton, Angel
and Holden End. The meeting was ther
| adjourned for two weeks. - Messrs
Schotield, Bsbee, Blair and Currer tool
advantage Of Saturdays excursion to tn
| White Mountains. - Miss Somervill
spent Sunday in Williamstown. Miss Cutie
and Mr. Henderson spent Sunday at thei
homes. - Mr.. butchers zoology class i
| receiving the benefit of a course of lectures
- The Ladies' Literary Society me
last Monday evening. The time was occu
pied in readings and Rotations from Long
fellow by the society.