The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-29
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ter at the present writing.
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f. j. MARTIN will receive subscriptions
and advertisements for the WATCHMAS at
Frank Plumley's office. - The funeral
of Mrs Luther Webster was held at her
late home on West Hill last Thursday, Rev.
l. p. Booth officiating Mrs Webster was
a kind friend and neghbor, a loving and de
! voted wife and mother and one who was
ever ready to lend helping hand to those
| in distress. She leaves a husband and four
children and a large circle of friends to
| mourn her loss. 60 The lecture upon
civil government delivered by J. n. John
| son, Esq, at Norwich University last Fri
day nicely portrayed the several forms OF
government, both ancient and modern
- Regular communication of the Ma
sonic lodge this "wednesday evening.
80 number of the young people of this
place went to Roxbury to attend the dance
last Thursday evening. - Professor
Charles Dole has rented his farm to Eugene
| Thompson for one year - Eugene Plas-
fridge and wife of Swanton were in town
over Sunday. - The young men Of the
! Congregational church served supper at
| Howe's Hall last Wednesday evening.
| There were quite number present and the
supper was proof that the boys had had
previous experience. - Judge Stanton
was in town Thursday. - The graded
school closes Friday. - The drama,
60 Past Redemption" will be presented by
the Good Templars at their hall next Fri
day evening. - Philander Durkee and
wife returned Monday from their western
trip. - One of the most pleasing features
of the past week was the HatChet party
held in the Congregational vestry last Fri
day evening by the Ys." Thirteen young
ladies', members of Ye Hatchet Famiie,
| dressed in the costumes of ye olden times,
representing the presidents of the United
States from George Washington to Millard
Fillmore were the admiration Of all OBJ
servers. After the exercises were over ice
cream and cake were served. The hall was
filled to overfowing and the occasion was
one long to be remembered by all present.
GRADED SCHOOL NOTES.
SEVERAL cadets visited us last Wednes-
day. - We had a half-holiday last
Wednesday afternoon.
Plainfield.
A VERY successful and enjoyable affair
was the musical convention held in this
place last week under the direction of Mr..
G. f. Dudley. The chorus numbered in the
vicinity of one hundred voices, and its rem
derng of the various selections, as regards
tune, time and volume, is rarely, If ever, eX-
celled by any chorus of the size outside
the larger cities. Splendid assistance was
rendered by well-known singers from
neighboring towns, among them Mrs Hamb-
lin of East Montpelier and Mrs. Spencer of
Marshfield. The soloists were Mrs F. L.
Pitkin of Montpelier, soprano, Miss Hattie
p. Willard of East Montpelier, contralto,
Mr.. F. w. Bancroft of Montpelier, tenor,
and Mr.. II. d. Hopkins, Jr., of Montpelier,
baritone To the great disappointment of
everybody Mr.. Bancroft sang under the dis
advantage of what turned out to be serl-
GUS cold The others were listened to with
unalloyed pleasure, and all received en-
cores. Faithful and efficient service was
; rendered by Miss Bertha Chamberlin and
Miss Jennie Lazelle as accompanies.
The closing concert Thursday evening was
Al,
snow-storm which prevailed, and the affair
was success financially as well as music
ally. - The solosts at the convention
last week were guests at Dr. Lazelle's
during their stay. - j. G.. Brown of
Montpelier was in town Thursday on in
surance business. - Mr.. Ezekiel Gray
of East Montpelier has hired and is NOV
ing into the house of NJ. 7. Page in this viii
lage. - By request the comedy-drama in
three acts, entitled "The Stolen vii" F"
be repeated at Vestry Hall, North Mont
pelier Friday evening, March 2.
, Waitsfield.
) THE Good Templars and others gave the
, new landlord Andrew Bigelow a surprise
the 22d, in the form of an oyster-supper,
l which netted him $50 - The Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
,, gave the public an entertainment on
5 the evening of the oath, which consisted of
3 very nice literary exercises and an oyster
supper, the receipt of which amounted to
S35. - The Good Templars' union, which
occurred the 22d was not much of union
: except for the home lodge the travelling and
! the circumstances preventing the other
lodges, with the exception of Moscow lodge,
, from being represented. Rev. Mr.. Truax
! gave fine address in the evening. -
a a We take the following from the Santa Cruz
| California; Daily SURF of February IA:
- AT six o'clock last evening Mrs. Angeine
! Fullerton, mother of the late Henry Skin
, ner, died at her residence on Church street
! , in this city. Her death was caused by
= = disease very similar in its manifestations to
: that which cost her son his life last October
: Mrs Fullerton was lady of quiet tastes,
: and although for many years resident of
, Santa Cruz, her acquaintances were mostly
included in the circle of her immediate
, friends and neighbors, by whom she was
highly esteemed" Mrs. Fullerton was
born and had always lived in this town
until within few years, and was very much
respected by all
; THE ladies' will furnish baked bean din
; ner on town meeting day. - Communion
, services will be held in the church next
Sunday afternoon. - Henry Moore has
sold his farm to a Mr.. Kathan for Sl5O0.
Immediate possession given. - MIR. and
Mrs Charles Ford spent few days in New
Haven last week.
: THE severe snow and blow of Saturday
: caused a general blockade of the roads.
, The stage-drver was unable to get through
from ROxbury with his team, so brought
the mailbag upon his back. - George
, b. Newcomb was called to Barre last Thurs
day on account of the serious illness of his
. daughter Mrs. w. +. Barney. Mrs. New
: comb has been with Mrs. Barney several
weeks. 60 Edward Trask of Worcester.
} Mass, and William and George Trask OF
. Lynn, Mass We're in town last week TO Az
Il tend the funeral of their father. Uncle
Horace Trask, who has been sick for SO
! many months, died Tuesday, February 2l.
: The funeral services were attended at the
! church on Friday, Rev. j. II, Wylie of Chit
tenden officiating, The large number OF
' friends and neighbors who attended showed
n in part the respect felt for Mr.. Trask and
: the afflicted family. - Mrs. Dustin l.
. Scott is quite seriously ill and Henry Averih
. is also ON the sick list. 60 Bert Curtis Of
Barre is spending week or two with
: friends in town. - Orrin Arnold Of
= East Bethel is visiting his uncle, William
!; Elliot Mr. and. Mrs A, E, Eldridge