The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-07-17

mindful Of the good done by their churches
and schools, will understand both how
worthily such gifts are bestowed and how
helpful they are to those who yet remain
and are struggling to hold the ground
against all the adverse influences of the
day. Our Congregationalist church is for
tunate in having such friend and helper in
the person of Mrs. Joel Bass, a longtime
resident OF the place, but for years past a
citizen of Chicago She has lust made
another of her generous contributions TO the
treasury of this church for the support of
public worship, and timely one it was, too.
Could she have seen, last Sunday, the
faces-(how few In number compared with
those she has seen here in a much earlier
day)-all aglow, as the news OF her kind
ness was passed around, 1t would have
made her own face radiant with gratitude
that 1t was in her heart and power to thus
cheer and materially help the old mother
church. - Rev. f. w. Hambin had
planned an exchange next Sabbath with
Rev 9. H. Farnsworth of Plainfeld, but
now finds that circumstances will forbid it.
- Rev. |. Jones went to Boston on
Monday last to meet his father, who was
expected 20 arrive by steamer on Tuesday
or Wednesday from Wales. The latter
will preach here next Sunday morning, and
at Milestone Hill, Barre, in the afternoon.
- Mrs. Norman Davis died on Friday
morning last, In her eightieth year. After
her long and distressing illness death came
as sweet release. OF her quite large
family, but three 1.-TWO sons and a daughter)
are left. She was woman of more than
ordinary intelligence, Of warm affections,
and with heart in sympathy with the best
things, though her life for many years had
been of the quietest, and known chiefly to
her own family and friends. 60 Return
s. Davis, impelled thereto by the health of
his family and scarcity of good help, is
planning to return in September from his
work in Salem, Mass, to his farm here.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bass now of
Ottawa, Kansas, are about to revisit the old
home here. - Mrs. Elizabeth Beckett
Martin, now of Martinton, ILL.,, is on her way
here, taking in friends in Washington, ID. c.,
and Lebanon, n. H., in the trip. She is ac-
companied by her younger daughter. -
DR.. Gideon Dickenson's family of Milford,
Mass, are the guests OF his sister Mrs Annie
NJ. Hubbard. - Myron Flint is at home
from New Jersey on vacation. - Mrs.
George Beckett has been i'll of late with
bilious fever. - George Adams, son of
the late John Adams, is at home from Bel
lows Falls, where he has been employed for
some time in drugstore - A. NJ.
Lyon of New York city has recently been
visiting his sister, Mrs. Rice Davenport.
- Mrs Thomas Poland, for months an
invalid is with friends in Waitsfield
Warren Lawrence of Barre and Landlord
G. f. Peters, having lately moved into
the old Warren Poole house, the four tene-
ments thereof are now occupied.
The dull, rainy weather has continued so
long that haying has been set back greatly,
and to the encouragement of farmers
- Grearson Il Bissett, a new granite
firm here, have been increasing their work
ing force, and seem to have in them the
making OF prosperous concern. They
like our place much for their business 1t
certainly does offer attractions to granite
men and their families. - Rev +. w.
Hamblin says he found himself I" a social
leper during the early part of his late va
cation on Cape Cod. This was owing to the
news of smallpox here that reached his
old home by wire about as soon as he him
self did. - Harry Clough of Hanover
N. H., while bicycling through here on Sun,
day, was thrown from his vehicle and hurt
so badly as to require medical assistance
- NJ. +. Howard expects to have his
new suit of clothes soon and to be able to
attend church, as o. III. Briggs has recently
appeared clad in new raiment.
Caledonia County.
HARDwICK.-Albert Hoyt was taken to
the insane asylum at Brattleboro on the
18th. 1t is thought he has softening of the
brain, or present indications point to that
result. He will be supported by the town
of Barre, having been a resident there for
several years past. - DR.. Darling has
begun work on his new residence. -
G. G. Collier and John King are going to
Barre to do carpentry work, being en-
ployed by builder who has the contract
for erecting extensive stone-sheds for a
granite firm. Collier, it is stated is to move
his family there. - We understand that
the conditions for the establishment of a
newspaper here have been complied with
and Mr.. Harris, formerly editor of the ST.
JohnSburu Hdey, and recently of the Bur-
ington Clipper, is coming here to edit it,
About five hundred subscribers have been
secured - l.. III. Warren bought the
land sold by the town at auction on the 9th
paying $3.50 per acre for it, - d. w
Aiken, Jr., is now at home from louisiana
- We understand that Tucker &
Bunker are to begin the erection of steam
lumber-mill at Cambridge this week, their
recent purchase of timber-land in that town
making it necessary. - DR.. Darling re-
Gently purchased fine Henry F. Miller
piano of the square pattern, that style being
considered the best by many musicians
- Farmers are feeling gloomy about
the hay crop, on account of the continuance
of bad weather. Most of the crop must be
Overripe before it can be harvested, even
with the best of weather. The further con-
tinuance of warm, wet weather, such as
has prevailed the past week, must endanger
the potato crop, il damage has not already
been done. - Mr.. and Mrs. David
Strickland intend going to the coast this
week. They expect TO visit Portland and
the popular resorts of Old Orchard Beach
and Peaks Island in the vicinity. -
Work has been begun upon David Strick-
lands new residence here. Mason Hall of
st. Johnsbury and f. p. Boardman of this
place have charge of the work. - The
tent meetings Of the Seventh Day people
continue, but they have thus far failed of
arousing sufficient public interest to secure
a large attendance.
Essex County.
ISLAND PoND.-Gideon Cromier, for some
time past cook at the Stewart house, was
arragned recently before Justice Parsons
on the charge of intoxication and fined So
and costs. He disclosed on his employer,
who was also brought before the court and
fined $50 and costs for first offense. He
appealed. - j. III. Walbridge, school
supervisor for Essex county has announced
that applicants for teachers certificates
will be examined at Guildhall and Island
Pond on Tuesday, July %, at 8: 30 A. NJ.
- While Steve Maroney was driving
across the Flat his colt freed itself from
the express wagon and ran away. Maroney
narrowly escaped serious accident. -
Mrs. Whitcomb and family have moved to
East Burke.
Lamoille County.
EAST ELMoRE.-W. S. Silloway of Under