The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-06-22

is to teach the remaining four weeks of the
term. - H. e. Hadlock of Marshfeld
was severely hurt, last week Tuesday,
while at work on T. d. Stevens new barn,
and on Thursday, at the raising, j. L. Sew.
erance, another carpenter was struck by a
falling stick and had one knee fractured,
Both men are at their homes in Marshfield
| - Walter Davis, whose thigh was
badly torn by cross boar is recovering.
North Fayston.
James p. Boyce and wife are visiting in
Keene, N. II. - Mr.. and Mrs. Harris,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Rice of Northfeld spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Norton.
- Mrs. Thomas Neill is on the sick
list. == Mrs. Ellen Ingalls, sprained her
wrist quite badly, last week.
East Hardwick.
Some loose timber from moving train
struck the railroad bridge near w. ID. Bron.
sons, Monday, and did considerable dam
age to the structure.
The signal pole for the weather flags was
raised Friday, and the kilograms are ex-
pected this week. w. l.. Dow will be the
signal officer in charge.
A. b. Hunt will go to Lebanon, n. H.,
about July /, to take charge of the business
he has bought at that place. Miss Maud
Fay will accompany the family and do
dressmaking
An interesting grange meeting occurred
| on Tuesday. The Babcock milk tester was
exhibited and used. The grange holds its
annual picnic, Saturday, the 25th, at j. b.
Cooks. The next meeting comes July II,
when the ladies will fill the chairs and dis
cuss the subject of opening the World
Fair on Sunday.
The storm of Tuesday afternoon struck
in the southeast part of the town and blew
over 700 trees for William Wheatey, des-
troyed w. W. Sutton's sugar-place, so he
has not trees enough to tap, and damaged
that of A. Crandall to the extent of $500.
Others suffered, but not so badly. Thurs
day evening the wind played havoc with
| the shade trees in the village, blocking the
streets until next day. The residence of II
A. Babbitt was struck by lightning and con-
siderable damage done.
William Bean has moved to St. Johns.
bury Center. - William Fort Jr., one
of the union blacksmiths from Barre, is
spending part of his leisure time at his
fathers. - Rev. II. V. Baker and wife
H. II. Chase and wife and l.. S. Orion and
wife attended the Danville association at
Newport as delegates from the Baptist
church.
Marshfield.
The Methodist church is being painted.
Mrs Mary Ann Ormsbee had paralytiC
shock, last week. and is very low
John L. Severance was badly injured
last Friday, being caught between two
heavy timbers while at work at T. b. Ste
vens' in East Montpelier.
The ladies' social circle of the Universe,
list church will hold baby show and liter
airy entertainment at their vestry, on Thurs
day afternoon and evening, June so. Sup.
per will be served at five o'clock, cake and
ice. cream in the evening. All are cordially
| invited.
About seventy.fve friends of Mr. and
| Mrs. w. H. II, Mears took possession oil
their house, last Tuesday reminding them
that they had been married twenty-five years
" Haze" and his wife were completely
surprised, but they were equal to the occa.
sion. In the early evening the company be-
gan to arrive, and in short time the house
was filled with gay and festive party, in
tent on having good time. The Marshfield
band (of which Mr. Mears has been mem
Der from its organization) took possession OF
the front yard and for an hour played some
of their best pieces. In the course Of the
evening lemonade, cake and coffee were
| served, supplemented by cigars for the
smokers. 1t was joyous occasion. In the
list of beautiful and useful presents are
seen the names of persons from surround
ing towns, showing that the circle of theil
friends is not bounded by the town limits.
Moretown.
Field strawberries are quite plenty in this
vicinity.
Nathan Clark has bought George John
sons freight team, and gone to freighting
for II. o. Ward.
Warren Trip from New Hampshire has
been in town the past week. looking after
his lumber interests here.
The Sawyer ladies from New York state
who have been visiting for a short time pas
at j. III. Sawyer's, have returned home.
day, the 18th, to be treated for a cancer
His friends received letter from him tn,
next day. saying that the doctor thought he
could return in a week all right.
A shed attached to Ii. O. Wards saw
mill in louisville was blown down Tues
day, the 14th, badly breaking and generally
smashing up one sulky and several wagons
John Honan's barn was unroofed tn,
same day, and Edwin Foster had severa
apple trees torn up by the roots. The day
before was the hottest known in this vicin
ity for some time, the thermometers rang
ing one hundred and one hundred and foul
in the shade for several hours.
The republicans held their caucus a
town hall, Saturday night, and elected fo
delegates to the state convention, held a
Burlington, oday, II. o. Ward and o. A
Harrington and for delegates to the dstric
convention held at Montpelier, Tuesday
George @. Evans and S. ID. Moulton. The
caucus voted, that provided the delegates
did not wish to attend to give them tn,
privilege of choosing their own alternates
Every man in the caucus was solid fol
Fuller for governor-no hayseed in ours, i
you please.
Northfield.
Armory hall has been repaired with pain
and paper, and is greatly improved.
Rev. w. S. Hazen exchanged, Sunday
with his nephew, Rev. Carleton Hazen o
Rochester
The Christian Endeavor Society will hole
lawn party on the Congregational churcl
grounds, this "wednesday evening. Straw
berries and cake will be served
Mrs Clara NJ Wright), wife of Martin
Cobleigh, Esq, of the South Village, had a
shock of apoplexy, Thursday night, and
died Saturday forenoon. Funeral service,
were held at the house, Tuesday afternoon
Mrs Cobleigh has been in very poor health
for some years, but her death was very sud
den at the last. Her husband and daugh
ter and son survive her.
AT the republican caucus, Saturday after
noon, the following delegates were chosen
State-F. l.. Howe, DR.. j. II. Winch, w. o
Whitmarsh, Captain j. l.. Moseley; substi
tutes-C. III. button, George Denny, f. M