The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-04-27

gregationa choir at Barre. For some two
years past she was soprano of a Congrega-
tional quartette choir in Burlington. Her
singing has given much pleasure here.
Mrs. Pamela Peck, wife of Chester
Flint and native of Barre, was buried on
Sunday last. She had been ailing for some
time with heart disease. She was one of the
sunniest of women. Her husband and one
daughter, Miss Ada, survive her. Her age
was seventy five years.
The recent purchase of building lot by
AFRO Reed of East Brookfield is supposed
to mean the building of a livery stable, to
be occupied by himself. The Doc" has a
way of making things and horses "go"-in
fact he would make a horse go, long after
nature had given over the undertaking as a
bad job.
John Roberts, Welsh citizen, and an
employe of the Grearson, Moore & Co.
granite firm, RECEIVERS but slowly from the
accident of some weeks ago. by which he
lost portion of a hand. The sympathy
felt for him is taking an active form just
| now, and we trust many will esteem it a
privilege to show substantially their good
will for the worthy man. Mr.. Roberts has
gone to West Pawlet to consult surgeon.
Rev. X. i. Nanton moves to Morrisvile
this week, as pastor OF the Methodist church
there. We are glad to pay him the personal
and bipartisan (since it is outside his own
fiock) tribute of having been one of the most
genial, kindly and neighborly of our viii
layers. We shall miss the welcome, ever
| heartily extended us, to his library and
periodicals. May his ministry in Norris
vile prove what he surely will labor to
make 1t!
Francis r. Delano, son of the late DIR.
Barney L. Deano, and one of the most
prominent citizens of Niagara Falls N. Y,
died recently in Jacksonville, Fla. He in
herited large fortune from his father, and
was president of the Cataract Bank, the
largest banking institution of Niagara Falls,
and which he and his father established
He held other prominent positions He was
a faithful member and officer of st. Peters
church in that place. A wife survives him.
Old Doctor Glysson was one of the char
acters of the place in its earliest history,
and his odd sayings are still quoted. Some
one has Just revived the following: He
once sent to the store OF the late Calvin and
Rodolphus Ainsworth a written order for
some goods, but which it was impossible
for the merchants to decpher, such was the
handwriting The doctor afterwards en-
tered the store, and was asked by one of the
propretors if he could read that writing, as
he was handed the order. Not thinking
that it was his own, he looked at it care
fully, and said, No! The Old Harry him
self couldn't read it," He was then told
that it was sent in by himself for goods,
and-"Oh yes it was all clear sailing then.
Burnie Griffin of Burlington was in
town over Sunday, - Perkins Bass and
his two sons are sojourning in Italy. -
Mrs. Herbert Colby and infant son of Bur-
lngton are at the old home here for visit.
Windham.
Miss Constance Upham has gone to
Springfield to teach this summer.
F. H. Harris sold three fine horses, and
Rev. g. A. Beckwith one, to f. Howard of
Boston, recently.
Teachers have been engaged for nearly all
, the schools in town. Miss Belle Cooke
is to teach in district No /, Miss Nellie
Howard in No. g. Miss Nellie Stowell in
No. 8, and young lady from Northfeld in
, Not.
Worcester.
! The Barre band is to furnish music here,
Memorial day
7 The examination of teachers was we'll at
tended, Friday and Saturday.
Rev. NJ. II. Ryan was returned to the
Methodist church, another year.
One of the twin sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
. Abner Austin died on Saturday night.
Woodbury.
Mrs. Jennie Hammel (nee Clapp), who
has been very ill, is slowly Commissioning.
r Rev. Zimri Wheeler is to preach in Han
cock, and moves to that place about May /
, Allen Ainsworth has sold his farm to a
4 party from Wolcott, and has moved into the
a DOarulng-nOuSe al une quarrleS.
V Several weeks ago NJ. A. Clark lost part
/, of one hand ON circular saw. 1t has now
. rapidly growing worse, and blood poisoning
:. is feared.
. The road from the saw-mill north of the
4 center to the old Dow place is impossible
d for teams, and travellers use the old county
a road by way of Mr.. Fosters.
e Rev. j G. Wright of Jay has been ap
8 pointed to take charge OF the Methodist
:. societies in Woodbury. and Calais, and
J. preached in Woodbury. morning and even
g ing, the oath.
q South Woodbury..
: Samuel Benjamin, who died recently, is
~ greatly missed in this community. A stir
e ring, active man, although seventy-six years
= old his face, always cheerful, was familiar
to all. He was highly esteemed, and sym
pathy is extended to his widow and sons.
Mabel Clark has been i'll for the past week
- Deane Wheeler has finished worl
n for Mrs. l.. j. Benjamin. - Mrs. l.. j
z Benjamin is still very ill., - Emma Ly
:. ford and Cora Wheeler spent Fast day an(
- Easter at home Miss Lyford has returned
W to johnson, but Miss Wheeler will remain
with her sister, Mrs. Ben amin. - Mis-
N Lucy Sabin is engaged to teach the villag
70 school this summer.
st A CYCLONE in the Tyrol destroyed grea
daol If nrnnartv and killed half dozpl