The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-08-17

Mass, while Miss Josie Boyce, and George
Mccarthy, violinists, with Miss Genie
Boyce as accompanist rendered several
beautiful selections. The silver medal was
awarded to Alice M, Baird, the second
prize, three dollars, to Fred Fasset, and the
third, one dollar, to Mary Tosney. 1t is
possible that another contest will be con-
Quoted later under the auspices of the Ep-
worth League.
The annual reunion of pupils who for
merly attended the Waitsfeld village school,
Familiarity known as the Halloween
class, and who are now represented at st.
Johnsbury Academy, Goddard Seminary
and West Randolph high school, was held
last Wednesday in the form of a lively coach
ing party to Waterbury and return. The
coach was driven by j. j. Kelly, and the
twelve young ladies and gentlemen under
Thompson, their former teacher, expert
enced a thoroughly enjoyable ride, partak-
ing of the hospitality OF Barrett's hotel
East Warren.
The republicans are warming up to the
work There will be flag raising Thurs
day, August 20, with addresses by Frank
Plumley, Esq, of Northfeld and ID. j. Fos-
ter of Burlington.
The remains of Hon. Phiander Riford
were brought from Chelsea, Mass, on Sat
urday for interment here, his former home,
and funeral services, conducted by Rev w.
S. Hazen of Northheld, were observed on
Sunday. Judge Riford had been a long
time resident of Warren and had held
town and county offices of trust and re-
sponsibility. He held the Office of assistant
Judge in Washington county four years and
supervised the rebuilding of the court
house after its destruction by fire in 1880.
He had slight shock of paralysis some
years ago and was left in feeble condition.
A h..,V ..tI.
children in Chelsea, Mass. He continued
to fail in body and mind, his death occur
ring at the age of seventy-two years.
Washington.
The Ladies' Mite Society meets with Mrs.
S. e. Carpenter on Thursday of the present
week,
Hon. r. NJ. Harvey of Topsham adj
dressed the Lincoln Club of this place on
Friday evening, explaining in a clear and
interesting manner the difference between
tariff for revenue and tariff for protection.
The school-house hall was filled with an
appreciative audience. The Washington
Cornet Band and the Washington Male
Quartette were both present and furnished
music, and much enthusiasm prevailed. A
fine Harrison and Reid flag was flung to the
breeze the same day, and grand rally will
be held about the Oath,
waterbury.
The VERMONT WArCHMAN is for sale at
the news stand.
A part of the dam of Randall's mill at
Little River was carried away by the
freshet of last week.
Edward Kirby of Gardiner, Mass, for.
merly of this place, has secured, after five
years, an original pension of 81 per month
and $3.50 back pay.
A ro,nipu avaOt of iptarast 10 ba oo,,,+x,
convention of the Young Peoples Society
of Christian Endeavor, which is to be held
at the Congregational church in this place,
September 2.
Since last weeks mention of pleuro-
pneumonia, the state inspector has visited
Waterbury, Five of the cows of Holden
Heseltine having died, the other seven were
ordered shot.
The enterprise of the Free Press, which
boasts of being the brainiest paper in the
state" in publishing an account of the
storm of Wednesday and Thursday in Sat-
urday's issue is something marvelousl
Worlds Columbian Exposition the au-
thentic organ of the Worlds Fair; the only
publication entirely devoted to the Column
Dian Exposition. Superbly illustrated
Every family in the land should have it,
For sale at the news stand.
Twelve candidates presented themselves
before Professor Booth for examination,
last week. These, with the twenty-five last
spring, make thirty-four teachers from this
vicinity, in addition to some having q
longer term certificate previously given.
A small party from Waterbury visited the
summer camp of Messrs Dickey and Colby
of Jonesville at Hinesburgh Pond. They
were entertained in very handsome man.
ner, and enjoyed rare sport in taking in
some nice specimens of pike, bass and pick
erel.
The republican campaign flag is to be
raised at the common, Wednesday after.
noon. With the largest flag in the state
and Hons. w. p Dillingham; and Frank
Plumley, the two best orators in the state
the crowd ought to be large and en-.
thusiastic.
At the special school meeting, last week
the district voted to add department to
the village school the coming year. This is
wise move. The fact that the committee
is obliged to hunt around here and there
for place in which to put the fifth depart
ment shows the crying need of new
school-house.
Mr. and Mrs. G. e. Wyman.are visiting in
Swanton at Professor F. X. Graves, theiI
son-in-law. - Rev. l.. Tenney was called
to Barre, to attend two funerals, last week
- Mrs. Major Sanborn is to rent rooms
in the Arad Graves house, after September
|. Mr. and Mrs. Graves have moved tc
their farm.
Waterbury Center.
Mrs. Mary Hinman is very low, with
heart disease.
The students rooms in Green Mountain
Seminary are being thoroughly repaired, as
are some of the recitation rooms. Severa
rooms are already engaged for the coming
school year.
Among the recent arrivals at Greer
Mountain Lodge are Mr.. and Mrs. G. f
Scribner and Mr., and Mrs. William Shepard
of Lowell Mass, Hon. George n. Dale anC
Miss Mary Dale of Island Pond Mr. anC
Mrs. Frank Carpenter of Charleston, Mrs
John f. Ward and Master Marion Ward OF
East Orange, n. j., and Mrs. Frank Knori
of New York.
Williamstown.
Lumber has arrived here for new hote
barn.
A republican caucus will be held at the
town hall, next week Tuesday evening.
There will be a republican hag-raisinl
here next Saturday afternoon. Speakers
from abroad are expected
Quite a number of our farmers on the
east side OF town are sending their mill
daily to the new Chelsea creamery.
We see some heavily laden apple-trees
hereabouts, but one farmer tells us the out