Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-07-17
CHELSEA AROUND TOWN


neople were plenty. The midnight cal
fhunpian band has grown materially
less in numbers since last wear. when II
You remember most of them got slaid
1p' before the clock struck H. This wear
everything started promptly at ~ and
closed early. We hear some Of the promi-
nent serenaders got their ardor damnened
nv pitcher of cold water from second
story windows. Everybody must have
good time in their way July A. At ga. m.
the antiques and horribles made their pa-
rade, it was a good one, the best we have
ever had in town. There was go in prizes
for the four worst make ups, list prize OF
80 10 Henry Magoon and Burt Davis, End
prize, Orcutt BiXby, $500, Bird prize To
bick Tracy and Burnie Greer s3.OO. 4fh
prize given to half dozen young men as
steam threshing machine Co. At 10 80
came the foot race over a distance of 30
rods. There We're a number of partici
pants in this contest but only two prizes
could be won and Edwin Larkin of East
Barre came in first and captured the g, U.
s. Grant of Orange taking the second of
2. viii Goss, one of the contestants run
so long that it came near terminating Sc
riously for him. AT IL the tug of war was
to lead in the excitement for short time.
Washington and Chelsea teams of 10 each
and the latter won the prize, best two in
three, SO. From II to -, II. Z. K. Hall
Camp, No. Is, S. V. gave skirmish drill
on the common, Acting Lieut.. fuller COM
handing the advance, Lieut.. Putney in
command of the defenses. At D. m. the
procession was formed in the court square
in the following order: Marshal C.. S. En-
cry; Aids, G. J. Kingsbury, n H. Perkins,
s. N. Goss, o. Bixby, A. j. Newman, c. P.
Dickinson.
Chelsea Cornet Band, 20 pieces, C. E.
Godfrey, drum major.
II. +. K. Hall Camp, No. rs, S. ", u.
5. A., Capt. G.. L. Haywood commanding.
8 Speaker and invited guests in car
riages.
Miss S. Ada Hall mounted represent
ing the District of Columbia.
Uncle Sam and the Goddess of Liber-
ty in carriage, driven by a hard looking
colored gentleman.
dressed in white representing the Is origi-
nal states.
Z Carriage containing representatives
OF % other states.
Carriage containing small girls rep
resenting new states.
Drum Corps OF or 10 pieces.
10 Waterson Post, No. As, g. A. R., q.
o. Smith commanding. Invited members
of the G. A. r.
Y vulture Engine Co., No. A, T. Sulli
van foreman.
13 Hook and ladder Co., No. /.
u Citizens in carriages.
The procession marched to Douglass
Square then to the south part of the viii
lage, counter marched, then to the north
common where square was formed a.
round the liberty pole and j. b. Bacon in
a few well chosen remarks presented Wa
terson Post, No. 40, q. A. X. with a flag.
j. X. Darling responded for the Post in
beautiful and appropriate speech of
thanks, just the right remarks in the right
place as his always are. As the flag was
being slowly aised the band played the
''Star Spangled Banner" and the Camp
fired salute to the colors. The late Ly-
man q. Hinckley was sadly missed in
town at gathering of this kind. His
place as Master of ceremonies was very
ably filled by Hon. 5. b. Hebard. Prayer
was offered by Rev. B. B. Sherman, the
Declaration of Independence read by
John M. Comstock, Mr.. Hebard then in
Hooker of Brattleboro, who gave pow
erful, patriotic address, 1.-THE American
Citizens need of education He held the
close attention OF the large audience to
the close. After the address Japanese fire.
WI rks in balloons and images weresent up. |
In the evening Camp No. IS, S. V. were
put on guard duty around the upper part |
OF the north common while the fireworks
were being sent off. They did good work |
for the committee. The final wind-up Of |
the day was the burning of lot OF tar |
barrels. II was estimated there were
5000 to 1000 people in town during the day. |
Local did not count them so will not pass |
Judgment. 1t was very orderly crowd, |
not an arrest made in day or night which |
speaks well for the town. No serious ac-
cidents are mentioned, the bursting OF |
few Roman candles causing some burned /
fingers being the most serious. The sue
cess of the day was due to the efforts Of
the committee, especially Mr.. Hilas Rob-
erts who has worked untiringly in the en-
terprise.
A CARD.-To my friends / return my 1
thanks for the kind token of respect, for I
The liberal sum of money to help me re-
place my horse. Hoping | may be able to
return you favor in some way remain,
Truly Yours, H. 5. ANNIs.
DR.. A. V. Goss Of Butler hospital, Provi-
ience, r. l., is spending this week with
his parents in town.
los. Landon's stock of boots and shoes
was sold at auction Monday under attach
ment of A. F. Cox & Son, Portland, Me.
MIR. Landon has been sick since Jan. LIST,
and his store has been closed hence the
reason for the sale. We hope Mr.. Landon
will be able to continue his business this
fall for there is no better custom workman
in the State.
Our band gave some excellent music for
the celebration, July 4th. 1t was assisted
by Mr. Robert Porter, baritone and Albert
Chandler, alto, of 0lcott
Hale K. Darling met with a severe acci-
dent at Gardner, Mass, where he Is in
charge of the Fitchburgh freight office.
he fell from a platform five feet high and
struck on the railroad track breaking his
aw. We hope he viii be able to come
home in few weeks.
Messrs. whitney and Tracey are at W.
R. Junction on their roofing job at the
state Fair grounds.
The band was out ready to receive Col.
/. o. Bixby of the Vermont division : OF
v, u. S. A., on his arrival home Friday
vening.
]. L. Bacon and wife of White River
Junction are spending few weeks with
lis father.
Mrs. Grace Dunning of Randolph, Me.
nd Mrs. Louise Newell, of Somerville,
Mass. are visiting at DR.. S. \. Goss's.