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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-03-12
WOLCOTT.
Where is our wandering Milo?


Forty of the relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. ). NJ. PennOck made them an uneX-
pected visit on the afternoon and evening of
March 3rd, it being the fortieth annual birth
day of Mrs. Ida PennOck. The afternoon
was pleasantly spent in a social visit, which
all seemed to enjoy. The company came pre-
pared to carry out a well-planned program
Having taken possession of the house Mr.
and Mrs. Pennock very willingly submitted to
the party who came to entertain them. In
the early part of the evening all (seemlngly
as one family gathered around the bOuntl-
fully spread tables to enjoy the eatables pre-
pared by kind hearts and willing hands. Also
to join in laughter over the wit and Jokes
that here occasionally passed around-one OF
which | will here mention Mrs. Pennock
while at the table, expressed her gladness for
the visit she was enjoying, land was so
thankful that she had such good luck with
her cooking" One of the company remark
ed that d" 1t was good enough for the Queer"
After supper was over Mr. and Mrs. Pennock
were the recipients of several nice and useful
presents. Among them was a large and
beautiful album, presented by the members
of the choir, to which Mr.. and Mrs Pennock
belonged. They also received a handsomely
decorated shade lamp, presented by several
of the friends present. A lemonade set from
Mrs. II B. Bundy was presented; also bed
quilt from their much loved grandmother
Mrs. True: also several nice towels from other
friends. One. dollar in money was present.
ed by Mrs Barnes. The gifts were gratefully
received, and will not only prove useful but
will ever be constant reminders of the one
more bright page that has been added to
lfes history. The evening was enjoyed in a
social visit, and in listening to several pieces
of old-time music on the violin by Truman
Jones, accompanied by organ music by
TOMS Jones and Miss Lillian Wheeler. The
lively, spirited music made those whose heads
were sprinkled with gray forget their age, al
most feeling young agar. We are thoroughly
convinced that music /has much to do with
keeping young" ysdst, but not least. was
our entertainment made complete by listen
ing to several sacF red songs from many
voices, which madd us feel that it was good
to be there Tho GttiRg ap1la sing hymn,
Shall We Gather 1t the Hiver?" will find a
response in the Writers heart: Eyes; We
Shall Gather at the River"
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special request he returns and will be
atJ Johnson House on Mar. Is and19.
The social meeting at the Nj. E.
church on Sunday evening was OF
unusual interest. Mr.. j. p. Cobb,
manager of Cowles' music rooms,
was IN charge of the song service.
For the song service next Sunday
evening. those attending are request
ed to bring the Gospel Hymns.
Don't fail to attend the recitals by
Nella Brown-Pond at the town hall,
Thursday evening of this week, under
the auspices of the Lecture Asso-
citation. Mrs. Pond stands at the
head in her profession and parties
from this place who have heard her
in Boston are enthusiastic in her
praise.
The Y. P. S. C. E. sociable last Fri
day evening was well attended and
proved very enjoyable affair. The
literary and musical part of the pro-
gram was made up as follows: Reel
tatiOn, Minnie Fitch: selection, Alice
Doty; songs, Grace Fisk and Aggie
Woodward, Minnie and Jessie Stay
ton; banjo solo, Cora Woodward.
1t is announced that the popular
parlor comedy GA Box of Monkeys"
will be given by local talent at the
town hall, Friday evening, March 20.
This clever little piece Of modern So
ciety, Astounding in humor and spark
ling in dialogue, was written by Grace
l.. Furniss and first appeared under
the title of " American Fascination.
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BELVIDERE.

F. W Davis lost good horse last week.
Butter is butter, and not any to eat-even
at 30 cts.
Clinton Chaffee is improving at this writing
Contrary to all predictions.
Lewis Whittemore has moved to Hardwick
and taken possession of his farm.
Ransom Davis has moved to Hardwick and
will work for Lewis Whittemore.
Mrs Frank Fletcher died the seventh inst.
after about one weeks illness. She was buried
Monday of this week. She leaves daughter
and husband to mourn her loss. She was the
daughter OF Mrs Jared Smith of Eden.
A Mr.. Miller from Manchester n. H. has
rented the George Tatro place and moved
onto the same. He brings several blooded
colts, among which is a fine Mambrino Wilkes
filley. He also has blooded Dorg or two.
The town voted to return to the old high
way system of keeping roads in repair, and
raised one dollar on the dollar of the grand
list to defray expenses of the same. Also
raised equal amount to defray town charges.
Our poor cost us 1927 the past year-about
one-third of our grand list.
Town officers elected Tuesday, March Sd,
are as follows: Clerk, Mrs Lydia Chatfee; Sc
lectmen, w Davis, A McCuin, Henry Co
burn; Listers, o HI Potter, d Tiilotson, r
d Davis; Constable and Collector, James Nc
Cuin; Treasurer, Arnold Chaffee; Agent and
Trustee, Whittemore; Oyerseer of Poor,
Lucius Miller; Auditors, Jas Brown, John b
McCuin, r d Whittemore; Fence Viewers, q
H Potter, ID 9 TilotsOn, 6 Carpenter; In
spector Leather, Merritt Davis; Inspector
Wood and Shingles, + Sheldon; Sexton
Arnold Chaffee; Supt of Schools, Frank I
Brown.
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ELMORE.

| Norman Camp has hired Willie Gaboree for
a year.
Miss Ida Tucker is attending school at
! Morrisville.
Luther Wolcott's little son Guy is very i'll
with pneumonia.
Geo. Tiff, of Barre. II former resident, was
in town Sunday and Monday.
Miss Gertie Campbell finished her school at
Jacksonville last Friday and returned home
on Saturday.
Mrs Charlie Tiff went to Barre Monday
with her two children to live. Her husband
has work there.
Comelid Warren has finished her school on
the Eagle Ledge road and returned to her
fathers in Morrstown.
John Tit and family moved last week to
Morrisville near Whitney's saw mill, where
John is to work for Mr.. Whitney.
Carl Gilbert of Craftsbury, is visiting at l..
l.. Camps, where his little daughter, Bessie
lives Another little daughter, Helen, Is also
with him.
Clayton Moore. of Morristown. has en-
gagged to work a year for o. D. Bacon and
has commenced his work. He is cousin OF
Fred Moore, former resident.
Noah Hall died last Friday morning, hav
ing been i'll about a week. The funeral was
held Sunday, Rev Mr. Wheeler officiating.
The afflicted family have the sincere sympa-
thy of the community. The remains were in
tered at Worcester
The gospel meetings were continued last
week. On Monday evening the pastor gave
a familiar discourse. On Tuesday evening
a social meeting was held. Wednesday even
ing Rev. Mr.. Fisk, ofMorrisville, gave clear
and cogent discourse, although to a small
number, owing to the storm. No meeting
was held on Thursday evening, in consequence
of the storm. Friday evening an impromptu
class meeting was held, the experiences re-
lated being very interesting and profitable.
On Sunday evening the last meeting of all
was held, as it seemed to us. No one could
doubt the presence of the Divine Spirit i'm
parting wondrOus lOye and blessing. meet
ing was appointed for Tuesday of this week,
interest is manifested and good results there
from.
Town meeting passed off quietly. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Moderator Geo.
f. BRYANT; Town Clerk, Norman Camp;
Seectmen, G. c. Gould ~ - Grimes, B. F.
Morse; Treasurer T. 70 = verseer, C.
S. Parker; Constable and Collector, George
A. Morse; Listers, H. H. Bangs, J. T. Hill,
H. Fl. Churchill; Auditors, A. NJ. Kelley, II.
H. Churchill, George f Bryant; Trustee of
o. D. Bacon, H. D. Cook, II. A. Wheelock;
Town Grand Jurors, L. L. Camp, B. F.
Morse; Town Agent, G. s. Parker; Supt. of
Schools, Miss Carrie A. Shaw. The super
vision of highways was charged to the dis
trict system and surveyors elected for each
district. so cents on the dollar was raised
as u highway tax, and 20 cents for indebted
ness and current expenses, including all out
standing r. R. Bonds.
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JOHNSON.

! B. s. Fullington spent several days in Boston
| last week.
Miss Howard of Fairfax, is visiting her
friend Mrs. Saunders.
Mrs. Dr. Hawley of Burlington, is Aisiting
her sister Mrs. Chas. Buck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens of st. Adams were III
town for a short visit last week.
Mrs. George Partlow has gone for few
weeks visit to her former home III Milton.
N. Merrill, formerly of this town, died at
his daughter Minnie's in Enosburg last week.
The addition was to the congregational
not to the Baptist church as stated last
week.
Carl Ward, with McLoud and Co. of
Hardwick is taking a weeks vacation at
home.
the village, and will occupy Mr.. Libby's
house.
Miss Sunderland of Highgate, has been
spending a few days with her cousin Mrs.
Arthur Pike.
+. c. Whiting has a lot of real estate and
personal property which he offers for sale on
easy terms. See business notice.
Fred Whiting has recently bought the
house occupied by Ed. Nolin on Carpenter
hill. He intends to rent and not occupy it.
The committee are busy preparing their
pfOgFdlIllle lOI tLe piano entertainment
which they hope to have as early as Mar. 81.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rand officers at the
State Primary School, have come to spend
the spring with their mother Mrs. Samuel
Smith.
The week beginning March Is, will be OBJ
served by the Baptist society as a self-denial
and Misunderstanding week, for the cause of
Missions.
Many of the Normal students have return
ed from their measles vacation, and it is
hoped that no more Interruptions may occur
during the term.
The Ladies Missionary Society will hold
meeting with Mrs Pearl Thursday P. M.
March II full meeting is desired as work
will be provided for all.
The visit of Geo. Sherwin of Burlington to
this place lately was one of both business and
pleasure. First to put speaking tubes into |.
l.. Pearl and Co.'S factory. Second, to visit
his brother Enos.
Geo. Fullington of Kansas, once from the
district down the river" better known IN
this town than in his own, was welcomed
by his numerous friends in our village last
Thursday He will stay month in the
state.
Town officers Town clerk, B L Austin :;
Selectmen w H Stearns, P D Kinds and H NJ
Maxfield; Constable, d Holmes; Listers, )
Newton, Whiting and r c Slayton; Over
seer of the Poor z Whiting; Auditors, l.
Pearl. 0 B Landon and j Hill; Town
Grand Juror Chas Stearns; Town Agent,
J A Andrews Supt. of Schools, Rev {
Saunders; Supt of Poor Farm, l. Pearl
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News and Citizen.
WORTHWHILE and HYDE PARK
Thursday. March II. 1891.
BUSINESS NOTICES,

am wanting to trade n lrble work for
two good family horses. VIII make prices on
marble very low f +. FOSTER.
Morrisvie
For SALE -Four yoke Good Youpo Oxan
Seven Good Young Horses, Fifteen Nice
Young Cows Cash is what want but can
be prevailed upon to give men that will do as
they agree, reasonable time. 60
W. S. NEwcoMB, Eden, Vt.
REAL Estate AND Personal PRoPFRrv
For SALE.-Residence on Union st. in Rnr-
hngton, Vt; story and half house. s LARGO
rooms, slate roof, nicely finished. water and
sewerage connections, stone walks. nice rar-
den with driveway and splendid location Wn
sell Ior %.i,oUo, with one payment down. bal
anee on time, or would trade it for good real
estate IN Lamoille County. | also offer for
sale the following list of property on time
with good security, or in exchange for shinole
or sugar; ! eight year old mare, all sound
weighs 1000 lbs, good worker driver aud
locker. pair fancy Driving Geldings. ao)d
ones. l Ph9ton, used but little / new
Blackboard. l Single Cutter. Driving Har-
nesses, new. set Double Driving Harnesses
new. Also one small place in johnson know
as the Robert Balch place; has good running
water, new barn, and comfortable house: one
fourth mile from village.
+. {. WHITING, johnson
NoTIcE.--R. S. Page has, moved his nure
blood Yorkshire Swine to buildings on the
premises occupied by o. Flanders. on
Baker place, near the Wiswell school house.
IN Hyde Park.
For SALE--The Hiekok place on Union st.
Two-story house, with ell, sheds, etc; also
two building lots The buildings are substan-
tial, pleasantly located, thoroughly con
structed, and in excellent repair This is a
very desirable property and will be sold at a
bargain. Call on or address
Mrs. d. X. HICKoK, Morrisville.
FARM IN EDEN FoR SALE-A good farm.
near Stearns Brothers Tub shop. lately and
now occupied hy Robert A. Reed. for SAFE
There is about 81 acres of good land, fair
buildings, in sight of the main road from
North Hyde Park to E len, and sold four
years age for about 81 900. Is now, farm
and buildings. in better state of repair than
when sold. If not sold soon would rent it.
C. 5. MOVES, Trustee.
MorrisviIle, March End, 1891
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Who Gan Answer :?

Editor News and Citizen;
SlR,-Allow me to ask a few questions
through the columns of your paper concern
ing the filling out of our school registers and
VIII some one, whose opinion will be author
ity in the matter, please answer in the next
issue, 1t convenient, In filling out the certifi-
cato OF the Prudential Committe on the 2nd
page of school register, where committees are
required to state under oath, the actual cash
expenditure of the district, for the preceding
year, for school purposes, other than the con-
structlon or repair of buildings is the ex-
pense OF our eight weeks of school, taught in
May and june last, to be included ID the
amount stated in this certificate QgP regis
ter now in use shows only IL weeks Of school,
but in filling out this certificate do we state
the expenditures Tor the l6 weeks recorded in
! THIS register, or 40 We state the whole ex-
| pepditure of our school back to March goth
! 1880, which would include an eight weeks
| term recorded in register previously re-
| turned. is it the duty of Prudential Com
mittees to combine the expenses of all the
! terms of school taught in the district within
| the last = months of this statement, On viii
that fall to the duty of the sele2tmen at the
time of the division of public money Also in
filling out the list Of questions on last page
! of registers 70 be answered by district clerks
! concerning the number of weeks of school
taught number of male or female teachers
employed during the year, etc. do we answer
according to the record of these 10 weeks
as shown IN the regieter, or the whole "a
weeks which we have actually had since last
! March. Also can q Prudential COMMITTEE
| lawfully perform the duties of district clerk
he being away, not intending to return, anC
no one in the di strict caring to take the
| clerkship? A COMMITTEE.
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ALBANY.

Carroll Andrews is visiting friends in North
WoIcott,
They are turning off from three to four
hundred tubs a day at the shop now,
Mr.. Webster was bailey hurt at the Tub
shops by one of the bolts braking and strik-
ing him in the back.
They voted not to go back to the old high
way Systim at Town Meeting but decided to
buy road machine.
Mrs. McClarin from Johnson was called
here to help care for her mother Mrs. Basins
who is still very low
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STONE. u
The hill roads are getting quite impassa-
BILE

The hill roads are getting quite impassa-
bic.
The Dramatic Club will give the play "Out
of his Sphere" next Saturday evening. 60.
Len Raymond has purchased the livery of
George Dixie and will continue the business.
Mr. Edgerton of Mortified has rented
the J. Mower place, now owned by Mr.. Viii
liams.
Water has been very low in the river of
late, and it's flowing is much troubled with
anchor ice.
Mrs NJ J. Balch has returned from Nor
risville and is stopping with her sister Mrs.
Kate Peterson.
Much to the pleasure of the farmers, but
ter took boon last week, 81 cents being the
highest price paid.
Mrs p D. Pike. who was recently quite
seriously injured by falling on an icy sidewalk
is now much better
A reception was given to the Rev. Mr., and
Mrs, Drew, the new pastor of the Congrega-
tional Church, on Friday night of last week.
Remember that the " box party" of the
Ladies Spiritual Society, will occur on + ri
day night of this week. March 18th, at the
town hall. 49, 49,
Mine host! George Dixie for several years
the popular proprietor of the Brick Hotel,
has renewed his lease for the coming sum-
mer. This is very pleasing to his many
friends.
An agent of the Central Vermont R. R. was
in town on Saturday taking an account of
the number of our citizens, who are willing to
accommodate city boarders the coming
season. The interest manifested was quite
satisfactory and the usual number of flower
seekers may be expected.
A novel entertainment will be given by the
ladies of the Branch Society. at the residence
of James E. Houston. on Friday night of
this week, March 18th. 1t goes under the
euphonious name of Spider Web Party and
Oyster Supper" They have fixed the bill at
% cents, and woe to the gentle swain that
gets caught in the meshes of this intricate
web.
The following were the town officers elect
ed: Moderator, George Williams; Clerk,
C Raymond Selectmen, 5 Atwood c
Poor, H A Thomas; Treasurer, Luce:
Listers, Bigelow, Charles Watts, Alger;
Collector of Taxes, r Churchill; Overseer,
n Bigelow; Constable, C Burt; Supt of
Poor Farm, II J Harris; Trustee of Public
Money, r a Savage; Town Grand Jurors.
S R Weeks L Sallies; Town Agent, George
Williams; Supt of Schools, Mrs Z Ray
mund; Fence Viewers, Y Williams. George
Watts, w Bailey. Voted 50 cents on the
dollar of the list OF 1891, with 0 per cent
discount if paid before Sept. LIST.
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Estate Of callsta Newcity.
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT


state of Vermont District Of lamOille. S. =
In Probate Court, held az Hyde Fark, IN sala
DIST. ON the 23rd day Of February A. ". ls9l'
r. L. Fairbanks, Administrator Of the estate 81
Calista Newcity late Of MOrristown. IN sald DIS
trict deceased. asks leave to present his al.
ministration account for examination ana
allowance and makes application tor y
decree Of distribution and partition OF the
estate of said deceased. Wher-upon, u Is
ordered by said Court. that said account and said
hald nj the Probate once In said Hyde Park
ON tie 10Th day Of March, A. y. 1851
AZ ten O'Clock q. M, for hearing and deeis
ION thereon: And. Il Is further ordered. that
notice hereof be given 20 all persons Interested by
publication OF the same three weeks successive
IN IN the News aud Citizen, Q newspaper pub
lished nc Morrisyile and Hyde fark. prevloul
~ said time appointed for hearing. that the,
NAV appear at said time aud place, and SHOW
| cause IL any they may have, why said accoun
| by the Court.-Attest.
II W. ". ". kENFlklaD. Judge.
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EAST CAMBIDG

Glennie Gonyeau seems to be improving.
Hattie Westman of Jacksonville, is to
work at II. c. Fullington's, the coming
season.
Last week Wednesday and Thursday, quite
stormy; snow falling at a depth of nearly 5
inches.
George Fullihgton, from Kansas, is guest
of his father j. T. and his brother, f. ii.
Fullington.
Eddie Weston, who has been at n. ] Nye' S,
has gone to work for Henry Hebb, dist. No.
Cambridge
We have a tri-weekly mail here, in February
we had only twelve mail days. The post
office supplies mail to about one dozen faml-
lies, embracing a radius of less than two
miles, vet in the above named month, there
was handled 635 pieces of mail matter, aver
aging 53 pieces day less one.
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JEFFERSONVILLE.

Town meeting PASSED off quietly with w
H. Parker as Moderator. The following off
GERS were elected: W, II. Griswold, Town
Stafford, Selectmep; C. B. Waite, j, D. Lang,
dell, Orlando Holmes, Listers n. G, Ray.
more, Constable; Charles Baker, QYerseer OF
Poor; C, b. Wetherhv, Treasurer Rev. MIR
Wright, Town Superintendent. Voted to
raise 60 cents on the dollar to defray the cur
rent expenses of the town, in which is In
cluded the state school tax, county tax anC
state tax. The town votedto pay the high
way tax in labor.
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EDEN
II have shut down their stave

Stearns & Hall have shut down their stave
factory for good.
Richard Hurst has gone to Lyndon to
work saving slaves for Stearns of Johnson.
Jason Rogers has rented Mrs. Buxton s
place, instead of buying Stephen Miles place,
as stated last week.
The item in regard to town meeting last
week should have read: Moderator, J. c
Campbell; Town Clerk and Treasurer E. c.
White; Selectmen, H. H. Adams. M. Shat
tuck, A. c. Limit; Overseer of Poor, j. C.
Warren; First Constable and Collector, J. T.
Stevens; Listers, James Atwell, Chas Bran
non, o. V. Mosley; Trustee of Public Money
NJ Shattuck; Auditors, J. c. Campbell. F. H
Raymore E. g. Warren; Town Agent, J. T
Stevens; Town Grand Juror, F. FL. Ray
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NORTH HYDE PARK.
7id Kennison is on the sick list.

David kennlSOn is on the SICK l1st.
Frank Putnam has gone to Rutland.
Several are preparing to begin sugaring.
Wendan jackson started Monday with a
drove of cattle for CANT bridge.
Chas Brough has discontinued housekeep-
ing and gone to Johnson to work.
E. w. Prior's many friends are hoping him
better. The Improvement is very slow.
Mrs Chauneey Croker has gone to Lyndon
to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Kinds
Glen Stone was called home from Lyndon
Monday on account of sickness in his family.
L. p. Butts is slowly recovering from a
very severe attack of Inflammation of the
throat.
Post Master Kinds and wife have started
on a visiting tour in New Hampshire and
Massachusetts and will be absent about two
weeks.
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NORTH CAMBRIDGE.

The net proceeds of the Social Poverty
Party at Mr.. Chase's, for the organ fund
were $12 instead of 81, as the printer made
us say last week.
Another station agent gone TO the bad at
Cadada placed in the station in place of C
n. Morse has left for parts unknown, with 4
ticket to st. Louis and office money=in all
over 800. The post-office was in his Gus
tody, but it is not known of any deficiency,
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WATERXILLE.

George Stevens is clerking for J. Stearns.'
Ami Leach paid the cigars Saturday, See
marriages.
Mrs. Reynolds of Burlington, was visiting
in town the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens were visiting. i'll
Georgia the past week
L. Sails and sister of Stowe, were guests
at A. 7. Holmes the past week.
Mrs. Balch has gone to Johnson to live
with her daughter Mrs. Prince
Kitte Wells isstoppiug with her Aunt, Mrs.
Adams at Jacksonville, for few days.
George Brown returned from Mass, the
past week. Vermont is good enough for
him.
Writer Pierce has gone to Boston to work.
Frank Laraway is running his mill day and
nighe with two set of men.
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FLETCHER.

A. ]. Elliot continues very i'll,
c. B. Stearns is hard sick with measles.
Miss L. Kinsley is laid up with rheumatism
Rev Mr.. Stebbins preached on temperance
Sunday.
A Mr.. Evans, recent blacksmith at Fairfax
village, has hired the Flemming farm.
N. r, Bingham got badly hurt last week by
q fall. HIS knee struck upon the scraper at
the door, whice tore off large pieces ofcuticle,
leaving the muscles of the shin bone exposed
to view, DR. Morrow was sent for and dress
ed his wounds.