The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-01
Orange County.
Bradford.

"THE veteran Joseph w. Bliss " who was
announced on posters to head the demo-
cratic procession as it marched down Jail
Hill into Chelsea last Saturday, failed to re-
spond. Uncle Joe remained at home at
tending to his haying, and rumor has it that
he is no longer for" Cleveland and REFORM"
thinking that the way the democrats have
reformed matters in Vermont, and espec-
tally in Bradford, has no longer any charm
for him. - John Buckley, who has been
at Mrs. j. A. Warren's for some months
past, is very low with consumption. His
mother is expected to arrive from Concord
n. H., the first of this week. - DIR. L.
II. Everett and Fred w. Kenyon have en-
gagged cottage during the cantonment at
the Weirs, and, with their families, will go
there August |, returning Friday forenoon
Their respective places of business will be
closed rim dug that time.
Brookfield.
Z. c. WHEATLEY and family of Windsor
Conn, are boarding with William Clark
- Thomas Reed and family and Mrs.
Ina Hinckley of Chicago, and Mrs Bell,
Mason Keller from Massachusetts, are
visiting here. - Rev. A. j. Lyman, pas
tor of the South Congregational church.
Brooklyn, N Y, who is boarding with
William Clarke, will give his lecture, " From
Monte Rosa to Vesuvius or the Peak of
Snow and the Peak of Fire." on Wednes-
day evening, August s, at eight o'clock
Mr.. Lyman is an able speaker and all who
hear him will enjoy rich treat. - The
soldiers reunion for Orange county will be
held in this place the 10Th and Both of this
month. All veterans are invited to attend
Colonel Hooker is expected to be present
Hon. w. p. Dillingham; will give the address
Chelsea.
ANOTHER meeting of the fire district is
is called for the Sth instant. The warning
calls for an election of officers and settle
ment of various matters under controversy.
Let there be full attendance. Mrs.
NJ. G. Allen fell from a load of hay last
week, sustaining quite severe bruises, but
fortunately no bones were broken. -
Rev. Evan Thomas of Vershire preached at
the Congregational church last Sunday on
exchange. - Rev, Mr.. Sherburn is to be
absent next Sunday, and his predecessor,
Rev. j. K. Knapp, will occupy the pulpit.
- Quite number from this place at
tended the republican rally at Burlington
last week. - Edward A. Davis {" Ned y
is at home for a short visit. His health is
greatly improved. - A steer belonging
to Hiram N Luce fell from high ledge last
week, but was not killed.
Corinth.
GEORGE NJ. DEARBORN has been engaged
to teach the fall term of school and Miss
Clough the teacher of the summer school as
assistant. - There has been much strife
are not in sympathy with the present law
and are not disposed to help in making pass
able roads. There are in this town about
one hundred miles of roads, and a grand
list of $4,67519 and a tax Of sixty-five cents
upon the dollar, giving about S302S.S7 to
make and repair roads and bridges. The
roads, very many of them, are over hills
and have been left in such a condition that
the hard showers have cut them out badly
The town has road machine and -four
heavy oxen and if the authorities would
keep them moving the roads would be prop
erly improved. 1t is noticeable that high.
ways rounded up with machines have not
been badly washed
West Randolph.
A FINE banner was hung over the street
! from Tewksbury & Sons store to William
| III. Dubois block last Saturday afternoon
! 1t is inscribed with the names of Harrison
and Morton lover their portraits) and un-
! derneath, the names of the next governor
| Acknowledgements and treasurer of this
state The banner is large one, was Sc
lected by Robert j. Kimball, Esq, and trav
cling men say it is the finest in the state
After the banner was put out, about sin
hundred assembled in Dubois & Gays Hal
to listen to the address. After music by tn,
band, Judge Rowell made some excellent
remarks regarding the issues of the day
and introduced Hon. w. u. Dillingham;
who did not make long speech, as he wa
TO be the only speaker at rally at North
field that evening, but it was filled will
solid facts, and aroused enthusiasm. A
the close three cheers were given for "ou
next governor" After music by the banl
Hon. Henry Ballard of Burlington mad,
one OF the earnest and eloquent speeches, TO