The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-03-21

PEOPLES FREE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Services Sunday at TO- go and 1880 o'clock, Sunday
school during ntermssion. Prayer meetings, Sunday
HENRY c. Holt, Pastor.
UNION MEETING HOUSE, WEST NEwBURY
E.W. Smith PASTOR occupying the pulpit the first
and third Sunday OF each month, and at the Town
House the second and fourth Sundays, alternating with
the Methodist pastor.
VILLAGE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. Open Saturday af-
ternoon at the Congregational chur; IN parors:
JULIA FARNHAM. Librarian.
In the death of Mrs. Leslie we lose a
most estimable person. Mehitable
Williams was born in Plainfield, N.
H., April ID, 1907, and was married to-
George w. Leslie, Dec. Is, 1928. NOV
ing to Newbury the same year, having
made this village her home ever since,
rearing family of children, five of
whom lived to comfort her declining
years. She united with the Congrega-
tional church in this village in 1884.
There are only two living persons III
this town who have been members of
the church for a longer period than the
deceased. Mrs. Leslie died of pneu-
monia, after brief illness, on the 18th
inst. She had been cared for since
the death of Mr.. Leslie few years
ago, by her grandchildren, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cobleigh, until this present win
ter when her daughter, Mrs. Worthen,
had ministered to her wants. The fu-
neral was held at her house on Satur-
day forenoon at II o'clock, the 10Th
inst, Rev. Mr.. Bushee officiating.
Miss H. E. Reyes presented tribute
of flowers in remembrance of the long
and dear friendship existing between
her mother. Mrs. Freeman Reyes, and
the deceased.
The remains of Clarence B. Buxton
were brought here from Lowell on
Thursday eve, the 18th inst, and taken
to the home of his mother, at which
place the funeral was held on Saturday
afternoon, the 18th inst, Rev. Mr..
Bushee officiating.
Large consumers of bran who had
y laid in years supply are fortunate as
that commodity has advanced nearly
$3 per ton.
The upper department of the village
school at the Seminary began on Mon
day with a good attendance. The pri-
/. snary department will begin Monday,
the 31st, one week later on account of
the death Of the teachers sister,.
Silsby & Knight started up their saw
mill on Monday the 18th inst. John
Lord of Orange who has been their
head sawyer for several seasons, offici-
ates at the lever.
Don't forget that if your dogs are
not licensed on or before April 1st, it
costs one dollar extra.
There are living in this village but
two persons who have been for long
err time members of the Congregational
church than the late Mrs. Leslie, viz:
Hon. P. w. Ladd and Mrs. Persis Bay
lev, both becoming members in 1928.
Rev. George Brown of Haverhill
Centre preached at the Advent church
last Sunday.
Mr.. N. M. Stetson, our new druggist,
has now been with us since Jan. LIST I,
and has thus far proven himself COM
petent person for that business, and
considering he came here an entire
stranger, has made many friends and
is getting good foot-hold.
Reese & Co., the oldest fertilizer
company in the country, have placed a
car of their superior goods on sale
with G. J. Richardson who will sup
ply parties in this vicinity.
Mr.. Albert S. Haynes Of Hartford,
Conn.,, who represents the Union In
vestment Co., of Kansas, has been in
town the present week. Mr.. Haynes,
a son of the late z. S. Haynes so pleas
antly remembered, left here hoy,
twenty years ago. His many friends
were more than pleased with his visit.
While in town Mr.. Haynes makes his
headquarters with his old friend, Hor-
ace W. Bailey.
John P. Garland, for twenty-five
years our village blacksmith, has rent
ed his house to M. c. Knight. Mr..
Garland, on account of failing health,
will give up the blacksmithing bust
ness, which leaves good chance for
any one to rent blacksmith shop.
Bailey & Co., unloaded car of meal
on Tuesday, disposing of the whole
amount at the car, not having enough
to 90 round. They will unload anOth-
er car Friday the 28th inst.
The selectmen will recommend the
appointment of r. w. Chamberlin as
town liquor agent. We believe the Sc
lection q good one and that Mr.. Cham
berlin will handle the business judi
ciouslv.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
James L. George met at their pleasant
home on Wednesday eve, the occasion
being the twentieth anniversary of
their married life. The evening was
spent in social intercourse and games,
refreshments being served at the usual
time. The friends presented the hap
DIV couple with a beautiful set of China
ware and other gifts. Mr.. and Mrs.
George were away from home when
the visitors came, it being complete
surprise to them.
Mr.. Arthur Cheever of Walden will
take the place in Mr.. Keyes' store re-