The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-06-24

window at the blacksmith shop last week.
Albert Meiggs has been in Boston the
past week selling his large stock of lumber
The Danville boys came over last satur-
day and were defeated by the home team in
a closely-contested game, the score standing
ten to nine.
Rev. Mr.. Even of South Woodbury.
preached at the Congregational church last
Sunday, exchanging with Rev. III. A. Rus
sell. Mr.. Even is a plain and forcible
speaker. He gave an interesting sermon in
the morning from Numbers X: 20.
Mrs. James Bouldry was called to Nashua,
N. H., last week to attend the funeral OF
her sister, Mrs. Garlic Colburn, wife of w.
j. Colburn. She was formerly resident of
position and highly respected by all who
knew her.
Mrs Julia Steel of Worcester, Mass, is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Da-
mon. - Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Adams
had a daughter born June 8. 80 Mr.. and
Mrs. w. f. Harvey have son. - j. g..
Pike and Mrs. Minnie Hills were married
Bacon June Is. They went to Boston for a
wedding trip.
As only part of the truth was told two
weeks ago in regard to the dog-shooting af-
fair at o. Stewards, it may not be out of
place to tell the rest. Neither of the boys
are ashamed to have their names known,
and they are we'll known in this vicinity
They had no malicious feeling toward Mr.
Steward or his dog, but the animal threat
ened them so furiously they were both
afraid Of being bitten, and the younger one
fired. 1t was not premeditated act, as he
did not even mention shooting to his friend
who was with him, but doubtless thought
Of case that had just occurred near his
own home, where dog. came out in SINH
lar way and terribly lacerated the hand
OF man who was going peaceably along
the road. SO far as promptness of settle
ment is concerned, the boys father rode
twenty-five miles the night he heard of his
sons fright and the shooting, to try to effect
settlement with Mr. Steward. The writer
hopes this will be lesson to owners of dogs
that have the habit of barking at every
passer-by to chain them up or teach them
better manners, for every few days horses
are frightened, and little children on their
way to school, by this class of dogs.
Chelsea.
A new post-office has been established at
South Washington, and Fred Lougee ap-
pointed postmaster.
At the annual town-meeting, the select
men were authorized to sell to the county
the towns interest in the courthouse for
not less than $500. The judges decline to
pay more than $780, but the remaining $500
has been made up by subscription, and it is
expected that the arrangement will be soon
concluded.
Colonel H. o. Bixby presides over the
annual encampment OF the Sons of Vete-
rams at St. Johnsbury this week. Captain
the local camp attend. - Rev. II. E.
Howard is attending the holiness conven-
ton at Mortified this week. and Mr.. G.
w. Ross preached for him on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Annis are keeping a
clearinghouse at Mortified during the
convention. - Rev. James NJ. Bell of
Lisbon, N H., was here last week, visiting
his son, II. j. Bell. - Mrs. Rev. B. b.
Sherman and children are visiting in Med
ford, Mass.
Chester.
G. F. HADLEY has been very sick, but is
slowly improving.
Batchelder & Grant are making business
hum, having recently put in new water
wheel
Building is active. Several new houses
are nearly or quite completed and ready for
occupancy.
A marble shop has been opened at the
Corners.
Mrs. Zera Hills is able to ride out after an
illness of eight weeks. - Don Phillips
had an accident on Saturday which resulted
in a fractured arm. - l.. r. Kennedy
and wife celebrated the tenth anniversary OF
their marriage on Friday evening, the 10Th.
North Duxbury.
DIR. A. j. Willard of Burlington spent a
short vacation in town, returning home last
Thursday. 1t seemed like old times to see
the genial doctor in his old haunts among
the pines.
Mrs. Frank Felt of Montpelier Mr.. and
II Ial,., 7
of Barre and Mr.. and Mrs. George Palmer
of Jonesville were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. r. Kennedy last week.
The friends and neighbors of Mr. and
Mrs. S. X. Kennedy gave them a surprise
last Friday evening, it being the tenth an
niversary of their marriage. They left sub
stantial tokens of their respect.
Mr.. Fred Funk of Brooklyn, N. Y, who
Is spending the summer with j. A. Durkee
for his health, went to Burlington last
Thursday, for treatment with DR.. A. j.
Willard of the Burlington Nerve Sanitarium.
Rev. l.. Tenney of Waterbury preached
in the school-house last Sunday, in place of
Rev. w. r. Davenport, who is out of town.
There will be service next Sunday at the
usual hour, two o'clock in the afternoon.
East Montpelier.
The strawberry festival mentioned last
week has been postponed one week, and
will be held Friday evening, July 3.
The school taught by Alice NJ. Shortt in
district No -, in Barre, closes this week.
Avis Shortt is also teaching in Barre.
There will be no services at either the
Brick or North church next Sunday, as the
pastor is to be away attending camp-meet-
ing.
An apple tree of the Duchess variety be-
longing to A. ID. Arms, recently produced a
white rose three and one-half inches in
diameter. 1t grew side by side from the
same whorl of leaves, with a perfectly
formed apple and was quite double, having
over thirty petals. A perfect rose in form
and color emitting the fragrance of an apple
blossom is curiosity that must be seen to
be appreciated.
Mrs. G. NJ. Hamblin is on the sck-list.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Templeton are
at Saratoga. - A number of our towns
people enjoyed picnic at Barre quarries
on Tuesday, June 16, - A son was re-
Gently born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p. Kel-
ton, and one to Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Roll
Inns. - Wallace Hayford has moved
into the Hathaway house, which has been
vacant for several years. - III. A. Gould
has purchased an interest in the music and
stationery business formerly owned by w.
M. Emerson of Barre. - Among the
visitors in town last week were Calvin
Axuif Of halu lad lxth