The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-07-18
Washington County.



THE official board of the Methodist Episco-
pal church has decided to build a new
church and raise $4,000 for that purpose.
- Judge Stanton of Roxbury, Joel
Foster of Montpelier and Wilbur Shepard
of this place were commission to appraise
damages on the Montpelier and Barre rail-
road last week. 60 The village was
visited by a severe storm of wind and rain
Wednesday evening and a number of shade
trees were blown down. The smoke-stack
of Whitcomb & Sons polishing mill was
toppled over and much roofing torn up.
- Mrs. Norman York died Sunday
morning. - The Harrington Concert
and Convention Company hold convention
here this week, commencing with a concert
Monday evening. A praise service was
held at the Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday evening, led by Mr.. Harrington, as
sisted by members of his company.
East Montpelier.
A SUCCESSFUL term of school taught at
the Center by Miss Belle Holister closed
Friday, June % Those not absent were
Ruthie Clough, Ruthie Goodwin, Walter
Paine, Ada Woodward, Nettie and Ernest
Ormsbee, Hattie and Julia Foster and Lila
and Leon Kelley. Those absent one day or
less were Glenn Hersey, Guy Woodward,
Ralph Paine, Myrtle Clough Inez Dingwall
and Katie, Carrie and Clarence Foster.
- The next meeting of the Young Peo-
pie $ society OF CnrlStldn EnueaVOr is TO be
held with Mr.. Thomas Stevens. The topic
will be Christian privileges. Election of
officers will be made.
North Montpelier.
THE school taught by E. Annie Burnap
closed July 13. The scholars who were
neither absent nor tardy were Clara Beck
ley, Clara Cate, Estelle Johnson, Grace
Stevens, Clara Stevens, Charlie Little and
Willie Stevens. Those who were absent
one or two days were Maud Gray, Bertha
johnson, Eva Merrill, Katie Pray, Ruby
Snow, Ruthie Snow and Lewis Beckley
Others who were not tardy were Hattie
Cate, Bertha Nve, Elmer Dodge, Dennis
Gray, Alfred Kidder Charlie Nye and
Charlie Putnam. Those who were highest
in department were Henry Cate and Char
lie Nye. The whole number of schol-
ars was twenty-eight, with an average at
tendance of twenty-four and fraction
- K. Il. Sibley of Amesbury, Mass,
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Sibley of Mont
pelier were in town the last of the week and
over Sunday on visit to their mother.
- The strawberry festival at the church
was success. The musical part OF the pro-
gramme was very well received and heartily
applauded. The net proceeds were about S15.
- The carpenters began work on G.. F..
Sibley's new residence Monday, with John
e. York of Barre foreman. - A meeting
in the interest of the Young Peoples So
here next Sunday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Rev. w. L. Swinnerton of Plainield will
deliver an address on the history and prn-
ciples of the society. Rev. S. c. Hayford
and others will also speak. An interesting
time is expected and general attendance is
requested.
North Fayston.
THE school in district No. t. taught by
Miss Jennie Shea, has closed very success
full term. The last day of school the parents
of the scholars met at Grange Hall and had
a supper prepared for the teacher and
scholars. When all were seated Mr. 7. f
Murray presented Miss Shea, in behalf OF
the scholars, lemonade set and writing
desk Miss Shea responded, expressing her
thanks - John Boyce of Barre is SO
far recovered as to be at home with his
father, James p Boyce. Since he came
home he has been improving. II f. L.
Howe erected some very fine monuments
in the cemetery last week. - A son has
been born to Mr.. and Mrs, Samuel Marble
Marshfield.
LEVI BEMIs from Minnesota is making his
quadrennial visit in this place. - The
band was pleasantly entertained by G. H.
Dwinell last Saturday evening. - Es.
telle Mears is teaching school in the Hol.
lister district. Those who led their
classes in the higher department of the
village school We're Dean Edison, Frank
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Anna Farr, Agnes English, Ellis Preston
Nina Hudson, Blanche Lucas, Florence
Clapp, Bert Davis, Eddie Preston, Alvi
Davis and Ellen Shepard. The number OF
/ scholars was twenty-two; average attend
ance per day, twenty.
Middlesex.
III. w. HEAToN has sold the well-knowr
" Eaton farm " in Moretown to Il. Il. Rob
inson of Fayston for $500. - The
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Hall on Thursday afternoon of this week
for a quilting and basket picnic" -
! w. b. McElroy has so far recovered from
his recent severe illness as to be able to ride
about and attend to his business, but moi
| able to work.
Putnamsville.
j. w. DILLON went to Lake st. Barnard
Canada, in company with others from Mont
pelier on fishing trip the 10th instant, and
Mrs. Dillon has gone to Williamstowr
Springs for few days. - The schoo
taught by Miss Boyce closed last Saturday
a term of ten weeks. Music was intro
duced into the school with marked success
under the instruction of G.. w. Foster once
a week The closing exercises of the schoo
indicate that Miss BoyCe is thorough anC
competent teacher. Those having no mark'
were Lottie Hunt, Ina Kent, Nettie Nut
ting, Matte Heath, Blanche Dillon ant
Eula Putnam. 60 c. G. Putnam, Jr,
spent part of last week at Moss Glen Mil
in Stowe. - Last Friday c. G.. Hal
found a wallet containing $50 near tht
water-tub in front of his residence, He al
once brought it to the store, where it wa
claimed by Forbes Jones on Saturday
- The temperance meeting was quite
successful affair
Northfeld.
THE large flagstaff in front of the Uni
versity was blown down last week, having
| decayed at its base. 1t was erected by tn,
cadets in 1879. - The ladies of st
Mary's church will hold sociable Thurs
day afternoon and evening of this weel