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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Morrisville.-FredC hoate, who has been
visiting his parents for two weeks past, re-
turned to Albany, n. Y, Tuesday of last
week. - Frank Laird, who was at work
in the broom-handle shop, had the thumb
OF the left hand cut off and several of the
fingers mangled. The wound was dressed
by DR.. Holbrook. 1t is feared that he may
have a run of fever in consequence.
Mrs n orman Thomas, who had been sick
all winter with consumption, died last
Wednesday morning and was buried Fri
day afternoon Rev. Mr.. Healey officiating.
80 Rev. w. A. Bushee leaves this week
for his annual vacation. He will probably
be gone four weeks. - Union Fast day
services will be held at the Methodist Epis-
copal chapel. - Rev. w A. Bushee
preached an excellent discourse last Sunday
morning on 1.-THE Resurrection body" The
church was beautifully decorated with flow
ers and an Easter concert was held in the
evening. Sunday evening services will
hereafter begin at seven O'Clock and those
of Thursday evening at half-past seven
o'clock. - Henry l.. Bailey of Middle
bury college is spending his vacation with
his aunt, Mrs. G.. W. Hendee.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Elmore.-The aged mother of r. G..
Hill was buried last Tuesday. - Mr..
Kelley has employed Mrs. Blossom to as
sist Nurse " Powers in caring for Mrs.
Bailey, who is slowly falling - The
Fem brothers have taken a large log-cutting
contract of Mr.. John Crawford They will
begin cutting soon and expect to finish be-
fore the deep snow ofanother winter. -
Oscar Smith is moving into the Bellville
house. Will goes to Morrisville, where he
will work at his trade. S. b. Doty
who has been dangerously sick, is fast i'm
proving. - Our town overseer has be-
gun good work. We hope he will not
overlook any of the needy ones.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Bradford.-There will be another socia-
BILE given by the Odd Fellows at their hall
next Friday evening. New sugar Gf they
can get it) will be served. - Fred Doe
and III. b. Chandler have bought the jewelry
business of +. H. Doton, and will remodel
and fill the Bailey store with goods in their
line in a few weeks. - II. f. Parker
moved into his new home last week. He
lately purchased the house of S. H. Brig
ham, - Thomas l.. Flanders has moved
into the house with H. NJ Griffin. - G.
e. Doty has moved into the George Lowe
house. - f. J. Libbey is gaining in
health and is now able to sit up considerable
of the time each day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Groton.-Sap is said to have run quite
well in Robert Browns dooryard last Sat
urday. Sugaring must necessarily be very
late this year, as we have had but two or
three days since the middle of January that
it has thawed any on the north side of the
buildings. - Mr.. and Mrs. l. n. Hall
are at Plymouth n. H., on visit. -
Johnny Mckay, who has been very sick
with pneumonia, is recovering. - Mrs.
Ozro Nourse and daughter Minnie, of Con-
cord, n. H., are visiting in town. - An
account of the boiler explosion will be found
in the Current Mention columns on the first
page.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Cabot.-Mr. Henry Russell, an old-time
resident of this town, died at his residence
in Rochester, Wis, March 18th, aged eighty
two years. Mr.. Russell was among the
early settlers of the village of Cabot and
built the house now owned and occupied by
Widow Stone at the north end of Main
street. Near here was his shop, which bore
his sign, oh. Russell, Cabinet and Tool
Maker" Opposite this is that which, to
many of the older inhabitants, is a monu-
ment to his memory-the old elm tree which
stands by the sidewalk-and to many a
passer-by in the hot summers day it fur
nshes a cooling shade. 1t was pruned and
cared for by him in the early days of mis-
manhood He married Emily Russell,
daughter of the late Peter b. Russell, in
1880, and moved to Rochester, Wis, then a
young, growing western town, in 1850, where
he lived for nearly thirty-tve years an hon
ored and respected citizen. He died from the
intirmities incident to old age. - The
concert given at the Congregational church,
Tuesday evening OF last week, as the clos
ing of the lecture course, under the direction
of Mr.. c. f. Hadley, was very credita-
BILE affair. The chorus of fifteen singers,
together with the instrumental accompan-
iment, and the songs and duets rendered by
| the singers of this and adjoining towns
| prominent among which was the violinist,
Mr.. Harold Nye, furnished one of the rich
est musical treats that our community has
been permitted to enjoy for years-and, OF
course, the oyster supper in the vestry was
enjoyed by all. - The weather signals
are to be displayed in the window of the
store of j. II. Harrington. For instructions
of those signals see THE WATCHMAN of last
week, also the signal card hung in the store
10 Our farmers are anxiously waiting
for sugaring. The sugar prophets say a
good harvest is before us. - Mr.. G.. w
Foster closed successful term of singing
school with concert at the village hall, last
Friday evening. The chorus was composed
of his pupils. They showed that they had
made good progress during the term. -
Easter services are to be held at the Con
gregational church next Sunday afternoon
- The town got rid of a smart man las
| week, whose departure was hailed with Joy
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Plainfield.-Next Sunday, April 9TH, will
be educational day at the Methodist church,
President Beeman of the Vermont Confer
ence Seminary will speak morning and af-
ternoon, at the usual hours of service.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

North Thetford.-Mr. Henry of East
Thetford has contracted to build a new
barn for A. w. Jaquith, in place of the one
burned a short time ago. - George Rob
inson has moved from his fathers house,
into one-half of Mrs. Mary Silvers house.
- Rev. Mr.. Fay has closed his labors as
pastor of the Congregational church in this
place. He has the good wishes of the church
and people that success may attend him
Baxter is expected home very soon. -
Mr.. Scott, student from Dartmouth Col
lege, will supply the pulpit next Sunday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01
East Warren. II. Williams of

East Warren. George II. Williams of
Chelsea, Mass, is at home on account
of the sickness of his mother. -
George Pierce started the 30th for Ash
land, Mass, where he has "a job in the
shoe business. Luck go with him. -
There is some indication that the southern
shotgun policy is coming into practice here.
The state had an investigation of the matter
the Both. - The ladies of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union held an inter-
esting and well attended temperance meeting
at the River church, Sunday evening. 49,
Mrs. w. w. Severy from the West is visiting
at her fathers, S. T Vandeusen's. - Mr..
II. Cotton from Springfield, Mass, is visiting
at w. p. Harmon's. 80 Michael Ford, an
aged citizen of the town, over eighty, was
buried Sunday. - These sunny days put
the boys all ON tip-toe for sugaring
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Middlesex Center.-A son of John
McNarama of Bear Swamp died at st.
Adams recently. - William Chaplin has
and j. A.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

North Fayston.-The barns belonging
to Thomas and Charles Neill were entirely
consumed by fire on the evening of March
25th with eight or ten tons of hay. Loss
81 900; insured for $500. The fire caught
from lantern. They advertise to sell at
public auction on Thursday, April I'd, eight
cows, seventeen young cattle and five colts.
- On the morning of March 18th Il. l..
Marble discovered IA kindling fire in his
barn. A smoking neighbor had just been
in and, no doubt, the fire caught from his
pipe. In a few moments more the barns
would have been in flames. A warning TO
smokers to leave off the foolish habit. -
Mrs. Ben jamin, of whom mention was made
last week, has since died. == Mr. Baird is
improving. ,== Mary j. Blake recently
slipped and fell, hurting her back severely.
East Roxbury.-A. j. Boyce thinks he
has had his share of i'll luck. Last week he
lost thirteen pigs and one of his best cows,
- Mr.. Jacob Wardner came very near
being seriously hurt in his MILL a few days
since, by getting his hand caught in belt.
80 There were several tip-overs in the
Gulf last week. - AFRO Boyce was at
West Randolph, last week. helping w, W.
Rogers, his son-in-law. go Mrs. Lewis
Steele does not gain very fast. == The
farmers are anXiously waiting for sugar.
making, but it will be rather hard work I'M
less the snow settles good deal. = Mr..
Daniel Bradley is confined to the house most
of the time. == j, G. Gallup has sold the
f. j. Eastman farm to Hiram Henry.
Roxbury.-Mr. Joseph Drew contem
plates removing to Warren soon. - Mr.
and Mrs. Lyman Stiles of Pleasant Valley,
Mimi, are visiting in town. - viii
Snow came home from Helena, Montana
last week. - Quite a considerable mum
Der of our towns-people are sick at the pre-
sent time. 49, Some of the sugar-makers
are fearful that the season will be poor one
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Waitsfleld.-There is considerable feel
ing and strife in town about the office of
postmaster. Several petitions are being cir
culated for the appointment of different
parties. 1t will be well if it be conferred
upon the one that will best serve the wants
and needs of the people. - Mrs &. A.
III. Chamberlin and her son, b. III. Cham
berlin, have gone to st. Adams, to spend a
few days with their friends. When they
return they will locate for the coming sea
son at Mortified Center. - X. Bates
has won in his suit against the Continental
Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn,
they acceeding to his terms of settlement
without appearing in court. s. c. Shurtleif
was counsel for the plaintiff.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Worcester.-There is large amount of
sickness in town at the present time. -
III. A. Hancock has been quite sick with
pneumonia, but is some better. - We
are glad to learn that Mrs. Luther Markham
is improving. =- John Young and Alfred
Warren are both quite feeble. 80 Mr..
Rollins has hired the Will Conner farm for
year. 49, M. p. Wheeler is selling out
the goods left in Willey's store, for which he
is assignee.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

South Cabot.-Mrs Polly Hall died Tues
day. the oath ultimo, at the residence of
her son, John Hall. She was in her nine
tieth year. 49, Mrs. Lyman Walbridge is
sick and under the care of DR.. Packer of
Marshfeld. - Amasa Woodcock has
bought the Eastman cooper-shop and moved
IL near his house. He intends to fit il up
for a blacksmith shop this spring. == III.
w. Clark will finish hauling the mill logs
on the Carney road in a few more days.
Those on the Peterville road are all at the
mill-yard
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01
GODDARD SEMINARY.

THERE are now ninety-One students.
- The officers of the lyceum for the
term are az follows Wade Reyes, presi-
dent; Edwin j. Crandall, ce-president;
Miss Nellie G. White, secretary; A. w.
Dana, chairman; Charles A. Richardson,
Elbridge W. Newton, Della NJ. Barron and
Eta S. Stebbins, associate members of the
literary committee. The senior class
of twenty members has organized by elect
ing Omeron II. Coolidge, president; Miss
Della NJ. Barron, vice-president Miss Nora
NJ. White, secretary; and Charles A. Rich
ardson treasurer. o. II. Coolidge, E. A.
Burnham and d. 7. Montague were chosen
committee to engage class photographer.
- Commencement parts have been as
signed by the faculty as follows: For COM
mencement day-Valedictory address, Ell
mond A. Burnham; sautatory address, Da-
vid I. Montague; class hymn, Miss Della
NJ. Barron ; prophecies, Miss Nellie c.
White and Miss Eta S. Stebbins; history,
Frank Piper. For the tree exercises-Ora-
tor, Wade Reyes; address to the senior
class; Miss Mary Leonard poem, Charles
A. Richardson; presentations, Charles S
Wheelock address to the junior class,
George A. French.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

SAD havoc is created among the tenants
of the mouth by allowing impurities to col
lect upon their surface or in their inter-
stices SOZODONT removes every vestige
of tartar from the teeth and renders their
premature decay impossible 1t not only
imparts to them whiteness and vigor, but
communicates hardness and rosiness to the
gums. The breath acquires a most accept
able fragrance from its use; it is purely
botanic liquid, and it may be relied ON to
accomplish its identifying effects without
injuring the enamel like gritty tooth paste
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

East Hardwick.-Grace E., daughter Of
Rev. f. ID. Chandler, died last Monday
morning of brain trouble. She had been in
poor health during the winter and the dis
ease assumed a serious form about week
before her death. The family have the SYM
pathy of all in their great atfiiction. Her re-
mains were taken to Haverhill n. H., for
burial - There have been no preaching
services at the Congregational church for
two weeks, on account of sickness in the
pastors family. - Chase Ward and wife
have hired out to j. r. Delano to assist in
carrying on his farm work. - Mrs. j.
Kidder is very sick with pneumonia. -
Mrs. l.. Philbrook died of pneumonia las t
Thursday, aged eghty-three years. Mrs. j.
Brown died of the same disease at the home
of her daughter, Mrs F. A. Fay, on Thurs
day. Her remains were taken to Barnet for
burial. - Mr. j. Pratt, jeweler, goes to
Fairfield to work for Mr.. Mudgett. -
ID. McDaniels buys butter at II. Mason's
every Saturday. g. and w. Bailey
tapped a part of their sugar-trees last
week, but do not get much sap as yet. 80
Adm Hastings has rented the Jennison
farm in Walden and taken possession
80 Eva Hunt and Belle johnson had q
very narrow escape from injury from run
away horse last Saturday. He dashed be-
tween them as they were walking in a mar
row snow-path, throwing them down, but
fortunately not stepping on them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

Marshfield.-The drama, The Turn of
the Tide" was played at the vestry last
week Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to
good houses, and it seemed to be well APP
preciated. The last night was decidedly
the best, as is usually the case in our little
towns. With one or two exceptions the
parts were given to the right ones, and, as a
whole, they were well played, They have
been urged TO repeat il the first Of May and
will probably do so. 80 Aunt Polly Hall
(widow of John HalD, buried last Friday,
was nearly ninety years old. - Another
clerk at Woosters, but George says he will
wait for him TO grow up before he goes to
work. == Charlie Preston has purchased
the water-wheel that run the saw-mill at
the head of Molly's Falls, and has moved it
up TO his shop, ready TO set in the spring
- II will cost you S2 to get your dog
licensed to-day. 80 The hotel changes
landlords to-day. George Meader's lease
expires, the present owner taking possess
sion, with Clyde Lance as clerk.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01
Barre.

T.. p. DIoKERsoS and family moved to
Chelsea last week.
JOHN TRow has been sick for the past
week with pneumonia.
G. l.. CURRIER was elected second lister
last Saturday, in place Of p. G.. Camp re-
signed
HERBERr Colby of wiliamstown has en-
gagged himself to work for ID. II. Clark for
awhile.
HENRY PENNIMAs left town last Monday
to commence work as fireman on the Wells
River railroad.
AN old lady living with her son, Stephen
Stewart, died last week Friday, after short
Illness, from pneumonia.
Mr.. LADD and wife, who have been living
on Elm street some time past, have moved
to Calais, where he has purchased mill.
PHrLo G.. CAMP is recovering from his
very severe attack OF diphtheretic sore
throat and is now considered out of danger.
DURING the past few days Of warm weather
some of our farmers have tapped some of
their sugar-trees. They report quite fair
run of sap.
GEORGE f.. FARNHAM has returned from
his home in West Topsham much better in
| health, but does not expect to go into the
store for awhile yet.
HATTIE SMITH died last Friday of con.
sumption, after an illness of several months
| the funeral occurring from her mother s
residence on Elm street Sunday afternoon.
GEORGE SELINAs, who has been running
| the engine at Wetmore & Morse's shop fol-
the past year, leaves here this week foI
Council Bluffs, Iowa, TO work as fireman or
the railroad there.
ID. W. SowLEs, who has been night watch
man at the fork factory for year or more
past, is to commence work for Smith, Smith
4 Smith the first of April, as yard hand al
their granite shop.
AT the town meeting, last Saturday, aftei
hearing the report of the committee selected
to look up the matter, the town voted not to
rebuild hall on the old site, but to builC
elsewhere, and elected a committee, consist
ing of S. G. Chubb, ID. b. Wheelock and A
F. Dodge, to procure a suitable place for
building tifty-five by one hundred feet, TO b,
built of brick or brick and wood, two stories
high, the first story to be used for tow
offices and the second story for hall 1t il
now expected that the location will be a
the corner of Main and Bridge streets tn,
lot being owned by A. b. Averill he offer
ing it for $1,000, the building, lant
and ALTO cost. when completed, SOM
$4,000 to $4,000.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01
WATERBURY CENTER.

StOwe.-The singing school that has been
taught by Albert Cheney closed a very sue
cessful term last week. - Many farmers
are feeling somewhat discouraged over the
reluctance of sugaring" to put in an APP
pearance. - The school meetings in the
various districts in town, Tuesday evening,
have created the usual stir among the com
mittee and would-be teachers. == AL
though little late, still the tiftieth wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Smith
should be mentioned. Many of their friends
assembled at their home on that occasion
and left them many tokens of their esteem
- Widow Solomon Stockwell, we'll
known to the people of this town, died at
her home in St. Adams last week. Her re-
mains We're brought here for interment
- The Moscow dramatic club gave
an entertainment at the vestry Of Unity
church last Monday evening. 1t consisted
Of three plays, interspersed with vocal and
instrumental music, tableaux, etc. Their,
was full house, in spite of the bad night
and roads. -= f. r. Hale has sold six
valuable cows to j. j. Billings.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-04-01

WILLIAM LOOMS has killed his large dog
which weighed one hundred twenty-five
pounds. He took thirty-two and one-half
pounds of fat from him, 10 being three
inches thick on his back. ~ Joseph Veo
has moved on to Michael Grants farm.
- William Warren, who carried on the
+. e. Andrews house, and is to work for
him this season. - The Tyler brothers,
with their little three-years-old girl, are
keeping house alone, not being able to find
housekeeper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-20
RIVER AND HARBOR.
Gleanings Among the Shipping and
Along the Wharves.

GIeanings Among the Shipping and
Along the Wharves.
The Philadelphia steamer Juniata is
announced to sail on Friday, Jan. %,
instead of Saturday, the day on which she
was heretofore advertised to sail.
The brig kOssak cleared yesterday for
Laguna, Mexico. 1t will be remembered
that the Kossak put into this port a few
DAYS ago with her commander, Capt.
Clifford, i'll. Capt. Blake came out and
will proceed with the kOssak on her vOy-
age. Capt. Clifford lett last night on the
NacoOchec for New York.
Messrs. Hoist & Co. cleared yesterday
the Norwegian bark lex for London,
with 500 barrels Of spirits turpentine
measuring 25,494 gallons, valued at
81, 99S %, and 1910 barrels of EOsin weigh
icg /, 263, 40 pounds, valued at $lO,239 &C..
Total valuation of cargo S11,23I %. Cargo
by Paterson, DOwing 4 Co.
Between midnight of Sunday and day
light of Yesterday covered fiat, belong
ing to Messrs. James b. West IL Co., sunk
nj the wharf of the Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company, just astern of
the steamship William Lawrence,
and the housing tiOated away down
stream. The fiat had been engaged
in lightering portion of the cargo of the
VIM. Lawrence. the latter having
grounded while coming up the river sat
urdav morning. A considerable portion
OF the lightered cargo consisted OF guanO
i'm sacks, which sank with the fiat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-20
TIE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
The Outlook for Lively Contest To- Day
The District Party on the MOve-The
Regular Democratic Ticket.

The Outlook for "a Lively Contest To-Day
The District Party on the Move-The
Regular Democratic Ticket.
The status of the municipal contest I'M
derwent several changes yesterday. The
appearance of an independent ticket in
the field, backed by the Citizens move
ment, and rumOrs of a combination to de-
feat certain candidates on the regular
ticket, produced something of sensation.
1t began to look as if the district party
meant to make itself felt. There was con-
siderable stir during the day and good
deal Of talk about the appearance Of the
new ticket, which did not seem to meet with
the Endorsement that its friends looked
for. The ticket Endorsed by the mass
meeting was generally looked upon as the
regularly recognized ticket of the party.
There was not so much against the men
composing the Citizens ticket, but COM
inc into the field as it did, in opposition
10 the unanimously indorsed nominees.
there was a strong feeling against it. The
ticket soon fell in pieces oy the with
drawal of three Of the leading can
didates-Messrs. NJ. A. Cohen, W
+. Reid and Major John SchwarZ. who
declined 10 enter the movement. Four Of
the remaining eight are on the regular
ticket. leaving but five to go into the
field to-day as the candidates OF tn dis
trict party.
An effort was made to patch up the
ticket last night with very little success.
through. and was looked upon bv its
leaders rs doomed. The regular Demo-
cratic ticket TO be voted to-day is as fol-
lows:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-20

Georgia Chapter R. a. NJ, VI hold a
regular meeting tonight. -
Tne box sheet i0r Matte Nickers will
open at Davis Bros at $50 this morn
iuG.
The county offices at the court house
We're closed yesterday at O'Clock an re-
spect 10 the day.
The Superior Court will meet this morn
Ing at 10 O'Clock. and the CITY COURT To-
morrow morning.
Tna Savannah Yacht Club will hold an
adjourned meeting, at the Secretary S
office. at T. o'clock to-day.
The Chatham Mutual Loan Association
will hold its thirty-siXth regular monthly
meeting at Metropolitan Hall Tonight.
4 negro named Robert Williams, was
arrested last night for stealing from one
of the wood trains of the Savannah,
florida and Western Railway.
r. A. Andrew. Lena Maxwell and j..
IL. D0vIc. the latter white man, were
lodged iu the barracks last night lof
drunkenness and disOrderiy conduct.
The Railroad Loan Association made
che following loans last night. Sl,WO at
1917 per cent?. : !, 900 at 4934 per cent 81
OAOat 30 Der cent. and $1,000 az Jo' per
cent.
4 nero named William Brown raised
an excitement early last evening on the
premises Of Col. George ;. Owens 10y
quarreIug and attempting To shoot a
colOred boy named Joseph Wells. brown
was promptly arrested.
Lovers Of music in this city Will regret
to learn that. from a severe throat ahec-
tom Miss Mamie McCleskcy has been
advised bv her physician To abandon sing
ing Tor the present and spend some months
IN tho ufney woods Of Florida.