The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-04
Washington County.
Barre.

disturbance IN the audiences for several
evenings, and the "doctor" who accom-
panies the troupe had considerable to say
and frequently became personal in his re-
marks, telling what he should do and what
others should not do. Saturday evening
he went out into the audience, when he was
suddenly picked up by as many as could
get hold of him and carried downstairs and
out into the street. He afterwards returned
to the hall, had it cleared and no show was
given that evening. We understand the af-
fair has been settled up, and the show was
in progress again Monday evening. -
The musical event for this week is GO war
song concert" at the vestry of the Univer-
salist church on Saturday evening next.
The concert Is to be interspersed with solos,
duets and recitations, and promises to be a
very enjoyable affair. All who can should
attend - AS an evidence of the pros
perlty OF this town, q gentleman who has
been looking around finds that nearly one
hundred buildings have been erected (or
are in process of construction) since the be-
ginning of the year. Most of these are
dwelling-houses and quite a number are
finished for two tenements, and yet it is
very difficult to rent a house at the present
time. - Miss Luna Bowman was married
to Mr.. Bates of Lowell, Mass, last We'd
nesday evening The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. F. Rhoades at the home
of the bride. - Henry A. Phelps has
formed a co-partnership with his brother in
week formed a life partnership with
Isabelle M. Putnam of Montpelier, who
will be the sharer of his joys and sorrows.
Our congratulations are cordially extended.
- Coburn Jones has added another
horse to his trucking business
Cabot.
The post-oflice in this village was turned
over to the new appontee, II. b. Whittier,
last Wednesday, and has been moved to
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retiring postmaster, Hiram Wells, was ap-
pointed assistant postmaster in 1873, and on
the death of Postmaster Sprague two years
sgo, was appointed to fill the vacancy.
During his connection with the office he
has discharged his duties in most salts
factory manner. Mr.. Whittier is man
well qualified for the position, but as busi-
ness engagements do not at present permit
him to give his attention to the office, Miss
Florence Herrick is in charge of it. -
Fowler Ford of Peacham has bought of E.
w. Harrington portion of the T. A. Town
property, consisting of the house occupied
by Mr.. Town, tenement-house, the large
shop and part of the land. Immediate
possession will be given. Mr.. Ford will
continue his manufacturing business here.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Fisher have
gone to Barton Landing to spend the winter
with their son-in-law, Captain Edwin JOS
lin. Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher have lived for
more than half century on the same farm
but the death of an only son &C. NJ. Fisher)
and the infirmities of age have necesstated
this change. - Luke G. Fisher, Esq,
has sold his mill and a large quantity of
lumber to S. d. Hobson of East Brunswick,
Vermont.
East Calais.
REV. L. +. FoRTNEY will preach in the
Union church next Sunday evening at seven
o'clock.
North Montpelier.
THE ladies' help society connected with
the church in this village are to give an en-
tertainment at Union vestry hall next Fri
day evening" the programme consisting of
readings, dialogues, singing, etc. A small
admission fee is to be asked. The proceeds
are for the benefit of the Universalist So
ciety. - The whole district will be grati-
fled to learn that j. w. Buttertield has
consented to once more teach the winter
term of school here. If we mistake not,
this will be the ninth term Mr. Butterfie Id
has taught here-and always to the entire
satisfaction of the district. - A very
heavy rain, continuing through the day
Monday, did considerable damage to the
highways. - There was good turnout
to the dance at the skating-rink last week
Wednesday evening. - Dan Curran
caught very large owl in trap he had set
for other game on Friday of last week.
His owlship may be seen at the store of f.
r. Stevens in Montpelier.
Fayston.
The school in district No 9, taught by
Frank Parsons, closed last Friday. Number
of days taught, 40; number of scholars, 80
number of days attendance, 1,0l9b; average
attendance per day, 25.4S Scholars hav-
ing no marks against their names: Eva Ma
huron, Ruth and Alice Buzzell, Flora
Pierce. Ethel Gotta, Ina Dana, Orville Davis,
Fred Grandy and Elba Mahuron. Several
friends of the scholars were present the last
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compositions and singing by the school.
The school-house was nicely decorated with
pictures, evergreens and flowers.
Marshfield.
c. c. COVE, who has been staying with
his father for few days past, left for his
home last Friday. A number from
this town attended the ordination and in
stallation service at South Woodbury. last
week. 80 Rev. j. ID. Bailey attended the
funeral of the nine-years-old son of Nelson
Morse of Cabot last Sunday, his death being
caused by a fall from the high beams of the
barn to the floor, his head striking upon a
wagon-wheel, fracturing the skull on or
near the left temple. The accident occurred
on the 18th of last August, and strong hopes
OF his recovery were entertained until a
very short time before his death. The fam
lily have the sympathy of all. - Mr.. and
Mrs. c. S. Adams have adopted Lawrence
b. Walker, the second son of the late Mrs.
Walker, who died quite suddenly a short
time since. This is praiseworthy act, in
which their neighbors and friends will wish
them joy and success. - Eugene Morrill,
started yesterday for Florida. - The
skating-rink will be open every Saturday
until New Years. The floor is in good
shape and all who go will be sure of good
| time - The mother of Francis Wooster
| is soon to come to Vermont, TO spend
the winter with Mr.. and Mrs. Wooster
- Anna l.. Burnham closed her school
on Depot hill last Friday. She had
| twelve scholars and the average was eleven
and one-fourth. The following six had
no marks: Claudio Robinson, Alnie Ellis
worth, Gertie Tanner, Garlic Hills, Bessie
Spencer and Elmer Holmes. - The
temperance meeting at the Universal
list church. last Sunday evening, was at
| tended by over one hundred and the eXer-
cises We're varied and interesting and re-
| ceived due attention. - The band will
| give promenade concert at Meader's hall
on Friday evening of this week. - Ca
det f. w. Gilman was home from Norwich
! University over Sunday. He likes his posi-
ton very much. - There will be q
prayer-meeting at IL. M. Hobarts, in " New
! Discovery" tomorrow CThursday) evening
to which all are invited - The heavy
rain of Monday has brought the river up
nearly as high as it was in the last rain.
= " The Rock of Christian Confession -
will be Rev. l.. f. Fortney's subject at the
Universalist church next Sunday.
Moretown.
Two of our oldest citizens died last week
Dennis Corkery and Deacon Billy Fos-
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