The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-11-14

was FASTENED by the purchase of the land
in controversy by the railroad company in
the settlement some suits pending between
the company and Judevine's estate, the
town paying some portion of the expense
and acquiring some rights for its public use
for highway. - The farm buildings of
II. NJ. Smith in northeast Wolcott were
burned with much personal property in hay,
grain, and household furnishing on Thurs
day evening, November 8th. We under
stand it was caused by the falling or upset
ting of u lantern in the barn They were a
good set of farm buildings, large and new.
We understand they were insured in the
Vermont Mutual. - A republican jul
bilee and oyster supper is announced for
Tuesday evening the 18th, at the Centen-
NAL House. A generous attendance and
pleasant time are anticipated. - A. Il.
Clement is erecting barn, 16x30 feet in
rear of Huntley's store building and cover
ing 1t with iron. - Mr. Abner Balch, an
aged gentleman residing with Miss Lydia r.
Fuller, was stricken with paralysis while on
the street on Friday last and lies in a criti-
cal condition, with no hope of recovery.
A. f.. Judevne's estate has sold the Albert
Shedd place, near the west railroad cross
ing, to man by the name of Hall. We
understand he is from Burlington. Price
$1,000. - A. b. Thomas has his new
barn up and the walls boarded. - The
excessively rainy weather has greatly re-
tarded building operations, especially out,
wood floor in his grist-mill a great improve
ment in both appearance and convenience.
- The fall term of Hardwick Academy
closes this week with prize speaking, Thurs
day evening, and dramatic entertainment
Friday evening, at which the interesting
drama, " The Reward of Crime or the Love
of Gold " will be presented. Hardwick
cornet band will attend, giving promenade
concert at close of exhibition.
GRoToN.--Great sympathy is manifested
for the wife, child and aged parents of Mr.
Fremont Minard who was killed by the
bursting of a cannon on the morning of the
18th instant. Mr.. Minard was held in high
esteem by all who knew him. His funeral
which was held at the Methodist church on
Friday, called out congregation which
packed the church though the day was
very stormy. - The village schools
closed Saturday, with short but pleasant
programme of exercises. Miss Bushnell,
who has taught the higher department the
past two terms goes to Montpelier semin-
airy during the winter. Miss Sherburn is
to continue in the primary department. The
schools have been quite successful. -
Mrs. T. B. Hall and Mrs. Cochran leave on
Wednesday to spend a week or two in Bos-
ton. - Mr.. Nelson Whitcher, an old
resident, is at Rome, N. Y, being treated
for a cancer. He Is accompanied by Mr.
Edward Keenan,. - Preparations are
making for numbering quite extensively
during tne winter.
Lamoille County.
STowE.-Dan Smith had the misfortune
to cut his foot severely a few days ago.
- On Friday, November ., Joseph
Clair had shock of paralysis, and on the
following Tuesday he had another from the
effects of which he died in few hours.
- Mrs. John Cutler had a dizzy spell
a short time since, and falling cut a severe
cash in her head and broke her shoulder.
- Freeman Smith had a slight shock
last week. - Mrs. Crandall has pur-
chased lot on Sunset street, where she
will soon move her house. - A celebra-
ton of the Harrison and Morton victory by
the republicans took place on Saturday
evening. A large number participated. A
bonfire on Summit Hill, consisting of about
fifty oil barrels, smaller fires on the streets,
torchight procession, music by the band
and the booming of cannon, were among the
features of the occasion. - Miss Carrie
Bigelow is home from Salem, Mass. -
Rev. Perry Marshall will give a lecture
Saturday evening next on paralysis, or
what is commonly called shocks.
Orange County.
BRADFoRD.-The merchants of this viii
lage agree to close their places of business
on Wednesday evening OF each week from
November IA to April 1st excepting during
the holidays.
BRAINTREE.-C. f. Woodward. Jr., has
closed his school at Richmond and returned
home. - About fifty attended the re-
publican oyster supper at +. II. Cleveland's,
Saturday night. Many democrats were in
vited. but they failed to attend. - Annie
Woodward closed her school at East Bethel
last week. - Some animal, now I'M
known, is causing sheep-owners much
trouble. - The public examination of
teachers will be held at the Pethville school
house November "a, at nine o'clock in the
morning.
CHELSEA - Thomas Beede has moved
into the upper village, w. b. Marston taxi
ing the house he leaves vacant. Mrs. Nancy
Merrill will soon occupy the rooms that Mr..
Marston has left. II o. Bryant is coming
from Vershire into the Mrs. Drew house
above the saw-mill Joe Abbott having gone
into the upper village. Mrs. Lucius L..
Clark has bought of j. b. Bacon the house
west of A. +. Tracy's, now occupied by A. r..
George, and will soon take possession.
- The fall teachers examination will
be held on Saturday, the oath instant, at
the academy. - Rev c. r. Morse of St.
Johnsbury, formerly missionary in Bull
garia, gave an address on the people and
religions of Turkey on Sunday morning at
the Methodist church and in the evening at
the Congregational church. Mr.. Morse is in
town this week selling the Peoples Cyclic
pedia. - Special meetings are being held
this week at the Methodist church, Presid-
- The fall term of Chelsea Academy
will close on Tuesday next, with oral exam
nations. - The presidential vote of
Chelsea was as follows: Harrison, 229;
Cleveland, 90; Fisk, 10. - The boys,
without regard to political leanngs, cee-
brated the result of the election Wednes-
day night by bonfire and various miscel-
aneous noises. - George Bailey has
gone to Irasburgh, where he is to have
charge of large dairy farm 80 FORTS
f. Hood is selling fruit trees. He goes TO
Sharon this week.
Constructors, as everywhere, the cleo
ton has been the great absorbing sub
ject of interest the past week. Republicans
are jubilant and democrats are mostly
peacefully acquiescent. One disconsolate
democrat, however, sought to relieve the
great bitterness of his small soul on Thurs
day night, by cutting the republican flag
rope, but the damage has been repaired,
and the Harrison banner floats once more,
and was greeted by many loud guns on
| Saturday afternoon. - Emerson Robbie,
a lifelong resident of this town, died the 9th
instant, after very long illness. The fu-
neral services were held at his late home on
! Thursday. The sermon was preached by
Rev. c. w. Davis of West Topsham.
ORANGE.-Mr. Earl of Boston, the evan
gelist, will be with us again next week to