The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-18
Washington County.
Barre.

uay n1gnt, a1ter snort illness. Mrs w. y.
Nye had been very sick with typhoid fever,
and had so far recovered that she was con-
sidered out of danger, but neuralgia attacked
her and she lived but few minutes, dying
Friday evening. Mrs N. f. Averill, after a
long illness, passed peacefully away Friday
evening, the funeral being held at the
Methodist church Monday afternoon. Mrs.
William Huntington died last Saturday
evening, having been sick for some time,
and the funeral was attended at the house
Tuesday afternoon. The deceased were all
women who will be missed very much in
the church and in their different neighbor-
hoods, and their families have the deep
sympathy of their many friends in their
Affections. - Last Friday evening was
the occasion of pleasant surprise to Rev.
A. M. Wheeler and wife, when friends to
the number of about one hundred fifty
gathered at the vestry of the Methodist
Episcopal church to commemorate the
thirtieth anniversary of their wedding day.
Through the efforts of the ladies of the So
ciety, quite a number of presents were
bought and presented, among which were
nice easy-chair, secretary and silk dress
pattern. o. b. Boyce, Esq, made the pre-
sentation speech, which was responded to
| by Mr.. Wheeler Remarks were also made
| by Rev. III. Webster of Wiliamstown, Rev.
| j. A Sherburn of Plainfield, Rev. j. II.
Bartlett of Northfeld and Rev. p. Mcmillan
of Barre. After partaking of cake and coffee
the company separated, wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Wheeler many happy returns of the
day. - The war-song concert was re-
peated at the vestry of the Universalist
church last Monday evening. - The
Home Missionary Society holds festival at
the vestry of the Methodist church this
"wednesday evening, at which General
Tom Thumb and lady are expected to be
present. - George Cassie has returned
from his visit to Scotland, his former home.
He brought back with him eight Shetland
ponies, which may be seen at the boarding
place of Mr.. Cassie, w. ID. Hooker's. -
Rev. j. r. Bartlett of Northfield occupied
the pulpit at the Methodist church last Sun
day afternoon. - On account of the
funeral of Mrs. w. G. Nye, Rev. A. M.
Wheeler did not exchange with Rev. Mr..
Mason last Sunday, but will doubtless do so
soon - II. III. Ragan, who has been re-
peatedly heard here in his " Illuminated
Tours" will lecture upon " The Rhine and
Switzerland" " at Blanchard Opera-house,
Montpelier, next week Monday evening.
A large delegation from Barre will doubt
less attend.
Berlin.
The amateur dramatic club is to play
Broken Promises +" at chapel hall this
"wednesday evening. Houses orchestra
will furnish music. - Mrs. j. Newton
Perrin has returned from Royalton, where
she has been for several weeks attending hel
mother through her last sickness and burial
- Orrin Kimball intends to spend the
business. - Captain Rollin Stewart is
steadily failing. - G.. II. Crandall re.
|, ports one hundred four bushels of oats as the
product of one acre of land.
Cabot.
THE following list of names of pupil!
ranking highest in scholarship in tn,
school of forty, at lower Cabot was not re
ceived in time for us to publish last week
Budd Bruce Harry Coburn, Busnie Coburn
Mphn oil E1ra
Peck, Bertha Osgood. Those having no alb
sences were Budd Bruce, Julia Blodgett
, Sadie Cameron, Dustin George, Johnnie
5 George, Haslie Haines, George McDaniels
e Henry Morse, Bertha Osgood Edgar Peck
$ Ernest Peck, Charlie Persons, Nellie Per
j. sons, Pansy Smith. Harry Coburn led tn
>, class in civil governmental class whicl
n especially deserved the high commentator
which it received from all quarters. TIL
classes in algebra and arithmetic were ais
favorably mentioned - The Good Ten
plars' lodge is officered as follows: w.
. T., Rev. H. A. Russell; w. V. T., Mis-
e Alice 4. Kinney; W. Sec, Miss Minnie Il
e Swasey: W. F; S., Henry w. Lance; w. 7
Il E. d. Waldo; w. Chap, II. NJ. Hills; W
No. Roy,es f. ssItNa1 M Marsh guaF@ EeS Miss W Ayrti
,, Fred Walbridge; w. D. NJ, Miss Berth
e Lance; w r. H. S., Mrs. b. p. Elmer; W
o L. II. S., Mrs. George Could p. W. c. T
, DIR. Fred p. Gale; l.. d., w. S. Atkins.
$ Calais.
Il The fall school at Maple Corner CMr. an
Mrs. A. ID. Kimball, teachers) closed la:
,, week Friday, and the Mapleville debatin
u club met and discussed the following que
d ton: Resolved, That the works of art al
!, more pleasing to the eye than the works
- nature" Affirmative-Kate Ainsworth an
d Rich. Mower; negative-Bertha Parks an
rs Bert Holmes. The question was decided
!, + the negative. The winter term will con
II mence November 30th, with the same teacl
ers - Bertha Parks, who has been a
- tending school here, has returned to HI
u home in Plainfeld - Mrs. Toby h;
le improved the looks of her house and baI
* * by a coat of paint. - The two-years-o
III II son of Clark Doty tipped over table, r
u, Gently, on which were two kerosene lamp
1r which were broken. but the flames were e
~ ~ tinguished before serious damage had bee
re done. - Allen Morse has sold his blaC
"a colt to John +. Utton for S135. - II
- band met at North Calais last Saturds
Ih night and gave free entertainment. -
te There is to be dedication ball at memori
II, hall, North Calais, November 25th. 4
n more's orchestra will furnish music. III
rs proceeds will go into the building fun
~ - Elder Davis is able To ride out {
SO SO pleasant days, but is unable TO preach al
Us his church is without regular paste
D. - Newell Nelson has sold his colts
y. one to NJ. ID. Hathaway and the other
~ Allen Morse-for $50 each.
in East Calais.
r. THE subject of Rev. l.. F. Fortneys d
course for next Sunday evening will
"The Christian Cross-a Burden or
Glory?" The services will begin at ha
past-six. 60 Willard Lilley has gone
of Pawtucket, X. l., to visit his brother-i
TO law, a. +. Pearce. - G. ii. Burnap h
sold his house to John Bancroft of Plai
o. field; but w. l.. Pierce, who has NOV,
he into it, will retain possession until JuT
nd - Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Laird gave
he card party last week Tuesday evening, a'
e sort of farewell reception TO their frien
k, before breaking up housekeeping.
6f North Calais.
rs STOWE Posi-, G.. A. r., of this place, W
lie dedicate its new hall next week Wednesda
*, This post purchased land and built ii
li- two-story building at their own eXpen
or The Grand Army hall is on the second tio
li- and is well furnished. The veterans W
to have an interesting campfire at the dedi'
re ton and large attendance is expected
IN, encourage the post in its good work
q" East Montpelier.
Ir. The members of the ladies social il
Sc, provement society are requested to meet
Oh Thursday, the 10Th inst, with Mrs. Lorin
100 Morse for business purposes. - sil
IN, ing-school TO be taught by G. f. Dudl,
MS, will commence next Monday evening.
Oh Oh Marshfield.
DIR. Town is putting a bridge across I
brook, back of Loomis Woodlands barn,
connect his home place with his Putni