The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-11-06

what he knows about rebel prisons.
Is il advisable to repopulate the aban-
doned farms in this state with Swedes?"
was the question discussed at the last
Grange meeting. II. p. Abbott took the
affirmative and ID. ID. Howe the negative
They were followed by several other mem
hers, some of the sisters venturing to throw
in few of their thoughts.
Chelsea
Mrs. Nettie G. Thompson has gone to
EastOn, y. Y, on visit to her father.
Franklin Dearborn was kicked in the
head by "a colt last week, receiving pain
full but fortunately not dangerous, injury.
The moot court, conducted by the stu
dents of Chelsea Academy on Friday even
ing was largely attended and was very
successful.
G.. W. Clark some time since ran pitch
fork into his hand. He has been having
quite serious time with eryspelas, in con-
sequence, but is now better.
The three barns on the farm occupied by
George NJ. Young and owned by John b.
Bacon were burned on Tuesday evening of
last week. The cause of the fire was the
rather careless use of lantern in the hay
by Mr.. Young's son. The house, which is
but a short distance from the barns, was in
great danger, but was saved by strenuous
efforts. The contents of the barns, mainly
nay, were lOIdl loss. Inc mousse was
cleared of its furniture, bedding, clothing,
etc and much of this was ruined or nearly
So by fire, mud and water. There was an
insurance of $3.50 on the barns and con-
tents, which goes to the owner of the
buildings
Corinth East
Mrs. w. Corliss of Philadelphia, Penn,
who has been visiting relatives in town,
was suddenly called home by telegram
death N
c. l.. Kemp, attending college at Hanover,
y. H., was at home for a few days last
week Mumps - A c. Jackman was
in Boston last week. 60 II. A Jackman,
who has been spending the past few weeks
in Boston and Fall River, Mass, is "at
home"
Newbury.
John r. Weed, who has been sexton at
the Congregational church for many years,
is about to resign. - Mrs. Holt and
family have gone to New York city for the
winter. j. f. W6sener and family
have returned to Ohio. - f. a. Bayley,
who is reading law in Boston, is making
the town a flying visit. We fear Edwin has
some design in these short visits. -
Harry Hibbard. the popular clerk at j. b.
Hale's store, is confined to the house by
sickness. =- f. E. Kimball has put eight
hundred loads of corn into his silos He
had sixty acres of cnsilage corn.
Randolph West.
There will be a temperance lecture on
Thursday evening in the Methodist church
There was a pleasant whist party last
Thursday eveningat Mechanics Band Hall
Many more will follow.
Misses Pierce and Smith will give a so,
ciable to the young people of the Congrega'
tional society next Saturday evening.
Fred Huntington arrived home from
] l.l... ..r,l
remain here until next February, when he
will go to Boston to work.
The reservoir, which is located outside
the village limits, has an elevation of 24C
| feet and gives IA pressure of 100 pounds 70
| the square inch on Main street. 1t was
j built in 1887, the village being bonded for
! S22,0O for that purpose. The water works
supply 2l0 residents, which is large num-
her, when the size Of the village is taken
into consideration.
Miss Lucy Wall has been quite sick
- DR.. w. S Curtis is in st. Adams on
business. - Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Tucker
of Barnard spent Sunday with H. K
| Sharpe.
Waits River.
The post-ofiice has been transferred to the
residence of David Folsom. Mr. Folsom
entered upon his duties as postmaster DC
tober 25th
! w ME returning nOlut from L inc mn
| October %, William Standlick's horse he
came frightened and ran. Mr., Standlich
was thrown from the vehicle and escaped
| with slight injuries. The horse received q
| had flesh wound between its forward leg,
aud was bruised and cut in its hind legs.
Mrs. Persis l.. (Meserve) Welton died o
lingering consumption on the morning o
October %. Funeral services were held a
her home last Wednesday, Rev. S. c. Val
officiating. A husband, "a little daughter
an aged mother and sister survive her
They have the sympathy of all in their be
reaVement,
Mrs. Jane Morgan of Marshtield arrived
in town on the evening of the 25th ult. Sh'
has moved her household effects and expects
to reside here in the future, == Mrs. Marl
McCrelis has returned home from her visi
in Washington. 60 Mrs. H. l.. Little ha
gone to Corinth to reside with her daughter
West Fairlee.
George l.. Church and son have rente,
the Eagle Hotel here and will be ready 70
custom at once. Mr.. Church is well know