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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20
Great Fire at Randolph.

THE Maplewood Hotel at Randolph Cen
ter, one of the finest summer hotels in the
state, was destroyed by fire early last Fri
day morning. The fire started in the hay
in the hotel barn, supposed to have been set
by careless smoker. The barn was con-
nected with the hotel by shed, and, as
there is no water supply in the place, the
buildings could not be saved, but most of
the furniture and fixtures were taken out in
a badly damaged condition. The annex, in
which were the dining-room, kitchen and
servants quarters, was saved. The Ran
dolph Normal School, the largest in the
state, which adjoined the hotel, caught fire
and was destroyed. Most of the fixtures
were saved in damaged condition. The
building had been enlarged and new heat
ing apparatus put in at a cost of s., 100.
Mrs. j. w. Carter's buildings, adjoining,
were saved after hard fight. The Maple
wood was filed with guests. The loss is
over $4,000; partly insured The school
building cost over 1900; insured in the
Vermont Mutual for 81 500.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

Is a light, strong wooden frame ON
casters. The top or body ring has
saddle suspended below it by adjust
able steel springs so thst the child's
feet touch the floor. A baby five or
six months old will at first use it as a
jumper; but in short time, in it's ef-
forts to walk, it will push it about
the room in all directions, and from
one room to another. 1t can sit or
stand, jump or walk, the springs sup
porting it's weight so that the babys
legs are strengthened and prevented
from growing crooked. The Baby
Tender" does more. 1t relieves the
mother 1t gives her a helper that
never tires; faithful tender for the
baby that can be trusted. Get them
at 80 Main Street.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20
Reunion OF Third Vermont.

THE annual reunion of the Third Vermont
regiment was held last week Wednesday at
St. Johnsbury. The officers elected were
as follows: President, Charles Woodbury. of
St. Johnsbury secretary and treasurer,
Samuel E. Pingree of Hartford; executive
committee, John Mcdonald and Fred E.
Carpenter of st. Johnsbury, Evelyn Farm
ham of Newbury. Secretary Pingree gave a
historical address, and impromptu speeches
were made by Congressman Grout, DR.. G..
b. Bullard, Capt. p. ID. Blodgett and II.
Paddock, all of St. Johnsbury. The next
reunion will be held in St. Johnsbury.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

THE annual meeting of the st. Johnsbury
g. Lake Champlain Railroad Company was
held last week Thursday at st. Johnsbury
The following board of directors was
elected; Carroll S. Page OF Hyde Park, S.
g. Shurtleff of Montpelier, H. e. Folsom of
Lyndonville, George w. Hendee Of Morris
vile, Franklin Fairbanks of st. Johnsbury,
Samuel q. Lawrence of Milford Mass,
Henry r. Reed and w. T. Hart of Boston,
G. e. A. Bartlett of Chelmsford, Mass. The
directors voted to make new bonds, to be
issued payable in gold coin.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

ALTHOUGH the scheduled observance OF
Vermont day at Chicago last Friday was
abandoned, over 1000 natives of the state
gathered at the Vermont building, where
impromptu exercises were held. General
w. w. Henry of Burlington had charge,
and remarks were made by Henry Ballard
of Burlington, Wallace Parker of Cam
bridge, Department Commander Doty of
Morrisville, Postmaster Hanrahan of Rut-
land, DIR. Wright of Huntley, ILL.,, and Rev.
j. f. Smith, former Vermonter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20
tt Ell E
RACQUET STORE.

Is the place to buy your
goods these hard times, as
you can save from 25 to so
per cent by so doing. Our
constant aim is to give our
customers the most goods
for the least money, and if
you will give US a trial you
will be convinced that we
do so. We are constantly
receiving great bargains in
Dry Goods, Notions, Rib.
bons, Hosiery, Ladies Under,
wear, Tinware, etc.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

THE new public library at Hartford, the
gift of Ephraim Morris, prominent WOODEN
manufactures of that town, was dedicated
last Sunday afternoon with interesting ex-
ercises The library has 1000 volumes and
cost So, 600. Mr.. Morris has also given the
trustees an additional 5000, to be eX.
pended as they see fit. The lot ON which
the building stands is the gift Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace q. Pease.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

HARRY 7. MATTHEWS and Edward f.,
Estey of Brattleboro died last Saturday at
Fishers Island Conn, Of malignant diph-
liberia. Their bodies were taken to Brattle-
boro for burial, every prevention being
taken to prevent contagion. There have
been several other deaths from this disease
on that island.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

REV. RICHARD MORGAN, pastor of the
Methodist church at Ludlow, was killed last
week Thursday in runaway accident at
Cobles skill, n. Y. Mrs. Morgan was dan
gerously injured. Mr. Morgan was for
many years presiding elder in the Spring
field and St. Albans districts. He was sec
retary of the Vermont Conference for more
than twenty-five consecutive years, and
was one OF the leading preachers of the
Methodist denomination in the state.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

A FIRE at East Burke last week destroyed
the Burke Mountain House, the dwelling
house and paint shop of N. Harris and the
|. ID. Bemis hotel property. Harris house
was occupied by three families, the mem-
bers Of which barely escaped with their
lives, losing all their household goods.
The fire originated in the barn adjoining
the paint shop from an unknown cause.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

A FINE exhibit of Merino sheep for the
Worlds Fair left Middlebury last Monday,
They We're in charge of Byron and George
Smith of Addison and l.. Burrell and Il. Il.
Stickney of Shoreham. Albert Chapman,
secretary of the Vermont Breeders Asso-
citation, will represent that body at the ex.
hilition
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

THE store of Nelson Young at Albany
was destroyed by fire last week. 1t was
new two-story building on which there was
an insurance Of $500, The fire is thought
to have been the work of burglars or incen-
diaries,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

BISHOP. ELECT HALL has written to the
Vermont diocesan committee asking fur
ther time to consider before giving his de-
cision as to his acceptance Of the office to
which he has been elected.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

NOTICE is to show that my wife NAV
~ Bondin, has left my bed and board without any
1ustliable cause and all persons are hereby notified
not to trust her on my account, as | shall nay no
debts of her contracting after this date.
PETER BLONDIN.
Waterbury, VI, August 2s, A, d, 1888.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20

Hon. o. II. AUSTIN of Barton Landing
died last Friday of cancer Of the liver. He
had been judge of probate for Orleans
county for the past twelve years.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-09-20
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The personal property and well known herd of
fullblood Jersey cows belonging to the estate of
the late Nathan Skinner will be sold at public
tion at the home farm, about two miles from Plain
field and hye miles from Barre villages, on the
direct road. on
Wednesday, September 27, 1898,
At one o'clock p. NJ The personal property consists
of 100 tons of hay ten tons of straw good cook
stove, one heating stove, 400 sap tubs
Thirty two Blooded Jersey Cows
All new milch this fall and winter, six yearliugs
one bull two years old great deal of pains has
been taken with this stock and any one inter ested
in fne blooded Jerseys should not fail to present
at this sale. Also one mare-seven years old, one
mare-four years old all sound good workers and
drivers. Sale positive, as the property must be
sold that the estate may be settled
H.A. SKINNER, Administrator.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-06-09
BLANTON'S CHAPEL.

BLANTON's CHAPEL, June q. AS |
take glance from my window this
beautiful June morning l am forced to
sXclaim how lovely all nature appears
clothed in her richest garlands of sum-
mer while the balmy DreezeS are filled
with the fragrance of sweetest flowers,
that wave their lovely cOlOrs amid the
bright sunlight around them. But we
must hasten on, as time is flying fast,
to our important task OF writing items
for the herald.
Rev. G.. W. BlantOu filled his regular
appointment at thus place the LIST Sab
bath. Services again the 3rd Sabbath.
We are very sorry the Sunday-schOOl
has gone down at this church; hope it
will revive again this summer.
The prOtraCted meeting at Blanton's
Chapel will commence Saturday before
the 18th Sabbath i'll July. We sincerely
hope that most glorious revival will
be the result Of Il meeting at this place.
It has been some time since we have
Witnessed good revival at this church,
yet it Is not for the want OF good ser
mons, for we have listened to many
good aud impressive sermons here.
We will take the liberty to invite some
good revivalist to come to this meeting,
and assist Bro. BlantOn in arOusing our
state, that many sinners may be deeply
convicted and converted 10 God. We
hope that many good workers in the
vineyard of the Lord will come to this
meeting aid lend a help to this church,
which seems to have been on the de-
cline for several years.
We anticipated going down to Column
bia to hear Mrs. Frame, the great Evan
gelist, but the heavy rain that fell kept
us from going. We have read and heard
great deal about her powerful intlu-
ence upon her congregations and bslieve
her to be Que of Gods chosen minis
ters to turn sinners and bring them To
| Christ. We wish she would come tn
BIahtOn's Chapel some time this sum-
mer and hold revival here. We
think some of her awakening sermons
would accomplish great good at this
| Church.
The Alliance club met at Union AGA
denny near tn 5 place last Saturday
ESQ j. n. Sanders was present Snd de.
| livered most elegant address to the
Farmers Alliance Party. They will
meet again tho LIST Saturday in July
aud will give II heerty welcome to all
our labOrlng farmers and their wives
! if they will come and spend the day
with them and hear some of their good
speeches to the farming class. Let
everybody come out to the beautiful
shady grove of Union Academy and
spend most delightful day upon thi,
| peasant occasion. Do not forget thai
there will be many able speakers pres
ent, who will deliver some excellent
speeches and would be pleased to have
dinner on the ground.
Crops are looking well in this section
There will be n large crop of fruit
around here, and blackberries in abun
dance, LENA GERTRUDE.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-06-09

attended the Sa"ramental meeting at
Concord the fourth Sunday
Several from this neighborhood at
tended the "Children's Day exercises
ut WiliamsporJ Sunday morning.
Misses Ella Estes and Henrietta
Iinck of Concord, accompanied by
Henry Kinzer, attended services at Mt.
NebO Sunday afternoon; after services
the Young ladies accompanied Henry
on short visit to "Mamma" Concord
was also repre- by Messrs. Brown
KInzer, Tom Letsinger, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wash Collier, and Miss May Bell
Howell; Messrs. VIII Cant, Lee Hughes
and Pillow Cant.
Rev. G. w. Russell, our faithful Sun
day-school superintendent, has been
quite sick 70, several days but is some
better now.
Mr.. Leroy McKennon of Smyrna,
Tenn, and Miss Ada McKeDnOn of
Columbia, spout a few days the first of
the week with relatives here.
Miss Hanna KinZer is spending a
while with relatives and friends in this
community.
Misses Lucy Tomlinson, Annie Kin
zer, Ella Johnson and Annie Lou HOus-
er We're the guests of Misses Maud aud
Bertha kinzer, a few days since our
last.
DR.. Joyce and wife, also Mr.. B. +.
| Mcbride, have heard the famous wO-
man preacher, Mrs. Frame, since she
has been holding series of meetings in
Column bia.
Mr.. A. B. Mcbride, accompanied by
| Misses Katie Petrne and Tennie Me
Kennon, all of Columbia, We're the
guests of f. II. Estes and family on
children's day, and attended the servi-
ces at Mt. Nebo in the afternoon.
Miss Rosa PIgg aud Mrs. Molie
Black burn (nee Miss Mollie Buckn"r)
Of Santa te, visited relatives here sew
eral days recently.
Morton Bros have moved their saw
mill to Lewis County and are now en-
gagged in business there. Mr.. G. w
| Maybsrry is working with them and
will remain for an indefinite length OF
| time. ....
Mrs. Nora Morton and little Harry
are now visiting her husbands rela-
tiyes in Lawrence County, but will
soon go to their new home in Lewis.
| Owing to so much rain the farmers
are getting backward with their crops;
the weeds continue to grow neverthe-
| less, and in a hurry too: some of the
feeds are beginning to luok kinder
''snaky" and we fear some one will get
bitten, II they are notcareful.
Rain, Rain, Rain.
"The day is cool and dark and dreary,
| 1t rains and Is never, never weary,
The wet vines cling to the damp old wall
And At every patter leaves droOp and
! fall,
We are compelled to stay indoors and
hear outside the continual ehirp, chirp
Of the little chickens, as thoy "squGll"
for freedom; they don't seem ~ realize
they are Ia the best place for them such
u day as this. With good will to all We
are still the same. VAsHTI.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-06-09
GEORGE CHILDRTSs ARRESTED.
Several Charges Against Him-Bond Civ
en- in the sum of - 800.

Several Charges Against Him-Bond Civ
EN- in the sum of $500.
The expected has happened. 1t has
been known here for week or two
that couDsel had been employed and
steps were being taken to prosecute
George Childres-, cashier Of the de-
tunct Second National Bank, OF Co
lumbia. There was not much sur
prise, tuesday morning, when Depu-
ty Marshal Z. S Robinson arrested
him The warrant WAS issued 10y II.
NJ. Dosk, Clerk aud Comm i~siOner at
Nashville, and bore date of May %.
1t charges "that a. cashier of the Sec
Ond NatiOnSi Bank, of Columbia, he,
George Childress, unlawfully aud
wilfully made false entries upon the
books Of said bank; that said entries
were made with intent to deceive
such persons as bad \ right 10 know
the truth Of the matter stated; and
also was guilty Of enlightenment and
transportation Of the funds OF said
bank also that he made and swOre to
false reports in the reports which
were by law required to b. made To
the Comptroller OF the Currency, and
OF making and carrying upon the
books OF the said bank his own in
debtenness in the name OF another
person or persons for the pu pose Of
deceivipg an agent who might b Ap.
pointed 10 examine the aif,rs Of said
bank and to detraud the bank and
other persons "
The prisoner was taken before Ii
S. Thompson, Commissioner, and
gave bond in the sum OF 81 500 for his
appearance AZ the October term Of the
Federal Court, at Nashville. The fol
lowing named are the suyetiet on
the appearance bond: Sims Latta, j..
Fl. Hoffman, g. w. Hayes, A. j.
Kuhn, w. l.. McKenDOn aud &c ,rge
+. McKeunOu.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-06-09
MT. PLEASANT.

MT. PLEASANT, june School is over.
SOrrowful farewells have been spoken
in tender tones. Happy .sociations
have been severed ami only a recUlleC.
ton of the DAYS that were fraught with
so much enjoyment FIR us, comes back
like the memory of some half-tOrgOtten
dream.
by the hearty cooperation Of the pu-
pills and patrons, this faculty of Howard
Institute presented to the public, a
thoroughly interesting aud pleasing
programme, and the peoples apprecia-
tioH of tho same was well attested by
the large crowds that came out to each
exercise, regardless Of the peris of the
storms. Wednesday night the vivid
lightning, heavy thunder, roaring rain
and cons dcrahle wind, came near caus-
sing a panic, but at Prof, Bostick's sug
gestiOn chat the building was = more
desirable refuge than out % doors" we
frightened mprta's tried to quiet our
nerves. The "OratO,ical contest" went
on and before the audience was dis
missed the medals and prizes were
awarded. Miss Grace Roth again won
the scholarship medal, Mr. Baker the
medal for oratnry and Willie J. How
ard one for proficiency in languages
\ number of nice prizes were given to
those who stood highest in certain
classes.
Thursday night.-Thc house was
crOwded-tO use an eXtraVagant express
siOn-trOm pit to dome with friends of
The school, who were eager to catch the
last thing ON the programme.
We ARE justly proud OF our school
Our Principal is a man OF such remarka.
BILE depth of character, such wonderful
resources of knowledge and such
christianity influences, that none car
marvel at its success.
lie has wisely chosen able Christian
assistants, who unite their efforts witt
his to inspire the pupils with both am
hitiOn, high morals, and a true regarC
Tor right and honor.
School opened two years ago will
about 20 pupils Snd during this tern
I'll have answered to the "rol call
These pupils are here preparing for tn,
emergencies of life-harveSting treas
Ures that "mOth cannot corrupt, no
thieves break through and steal
Onward, forward, is the watch-worC
and all are pressing on in an attempt L
reach the goal OF knowledge. "Fo
knowledge is power"
Prof. w. s. Whiteman lett immediate
w after school, for his home in Nash
willie.
Next term Miss McCo-d, whose fort,
fs,elocutiou, will be added to the ia
Guilty.
Mrs. w. y. Lowry is spending thi
v0tsk with friends az b4wrenceburg ant
s1rasnding revival of religion going OF
thsps.
Mr- Ernest Estes, of SawduSt Valley
tlTs been haunting our village wit
IL srlCed frequency here of late.
The genial face OF Mr.. David McClana
&GG was seen again in our midst durin'
the commencement and we hope for a
early repetition of the vision.
Misses Kit Fleming and Gertrud
3isxyiile returned TO Bigbyville Frida
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-06-09
Mt. NEBU AND SAwDUST VALLEY.

Mt. NEBO, June 6.-Rev. VIM. II.
Johnston occupied the pulpit at Mt.
Nebo sunday last, and delivered an in
terestiug sermon to quits an apprecia-
tive audience; his manner was 30 earn
est and devoted that 1t struck chord
to the hearts of his hearers. He chose
three texts, taken from the Gospel re-
corded by st. John; First, "And hast
loved them a. thou hast loved me;" last
clause of the BIRD verse aud l7th chap
ter. Second, AS the father hath loved
me, 80 have | loved yOu;" y par of the
9th verse and 18th chapter; Third, "This
is my commandment, that We love one
another, as | nave loved yOu;" 18th
verse and 18th chapter.
"Children's Day" was very appropri-
ately celebrated at Mt. NebO third Sun
| day.
We feel that we cannot say enough i'm
| behalf of the glorious prayer-meetings
that are held twic- a week in our com
munity, "That stumpS me-" or "that
/ beats all" is the comment of many who
attend and see children, young men
middle aged, and old men, each i'm turn
when called upon, fall down and hum
/ bly, bsseech the blessings of God: in
number they are not by twos and
tbreeS but Ivy the do zen; may they al
! continue wi h as much zeal as they
have begun aud hold out faithful to thu
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. MAJ shall Kinzer, NJ. A
NJ. Gray and charming daughter, Eva
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-06-09
DARK'B MILL.

DARK's MILL, June 25.-Once more !
fine myself trying to pen few lines for
your ever welcome paper.
Mr.. John HammOnds, we are sorry to
say, is very sick ut this writing; we
hope for him y speedy recovery.
Miss Della Nichols spent laat Sunday
night with Miss Nellie Brown, OF
Neapolis.
Miss 9nie Mahon spent one night
last week with Miss Addie Spivy.
Mrs. W.,0. Gordon was visiting at
FriersOn recently.
Mr.. VIII j. Akin, Of Shaw, passed
through Dsrk's Mill last Sunday.
Miss Carrie Johnston, of Columbia
WAS the guest of the Misses Mangrums
since our last.
Miss Lizzie Ed wards, of Franklin, is
the guest of Miss Florence Hudson at
this date.
Mr.. John Green, Of Mallard, was call
ing at Dark's Mill last Wednesday
night.
Misses Mollie Allen and Jennie
Berry, of Santa Fe, we're the guests oil
Mrs. w. 0. Gordon a few days ago.
Miss Stella Irvine, Of Columbia, was
visiting her parents at this place last
week.
Messrs. Walter Atkisson and Arm
SLtdu IOlh, JWO VI CbIJbI > NIbbh
gallant beaux,passed through our midst
last Friday evening.
Mr.. John Basham, of Knob Creek
was in our midst last Saturday.
If all reports are true there will be s
wedding at this place soon; guess who
Some of the farmers are very back
ward with their crops on account of sc
much rain.
Wheat is looking fine in this vicinity
Elder Arthur Derryberry, of Lasea
preached an excellent sermon at Dark s
Mill last Sunday: there was a very
large crowd ont. Those present from 4
distance we're, Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Green
Mr.. aud Mrs. Cate Green, of Mallard
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Derrybery, JEFF
DerrybeIry, and Miss GriSby, of Lasea
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bashsn, and Miss
Eula Jones, of Knob Greek, Messrs
Ben Parks, John OvertOn, Cam Green
and Guss Smith, of Mallard.
Miss Annie Chamber spsnt few
nights last week with friends on Knoll
! Creek.
Mr.. William Spivy and wife went t.
Columbia last Sunday night to hear
Bro. Mitchem preach.
RAVEN LOCKS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-06-09
COUNTY CULLINGS,
Smiled by Correspondents Of tic
Columbia Herald.
NeighbOrhOO6 Gossip Nicely Narrated
by our Friends.
Various Happenings from Various Places
is Given this Week.
FRIERSON.

PETERSON, June 6.-Rev. S. p. Htws
Hlied the pulpit at Zion on last sabbath,
and will continue 10 do 50 regularly.
Miss Florence Fouche, of Rome. Ga,
returned to Nashville yesterday, after a
weeks visit to Miss Alice Dixon.
Miss Annie Crosby is visiting Miss
Mary McFall.
Miss Lou q. Watkins returned home
Saturday, after two months visit in
Nashville.
Mss Linda FriersOn spent Sunday
with Miss Alice Dixon.
MISS Martin is with her grandmother,
Mrs. Thomas Walker.
Mr.. Preston Fleming is quite sick at
his homo on the Hampshire pike.
Quite a crowd from here attended the
closing exercises OF Howard Institute,
Mt. Pleasant. l wonder il tho creek
ever got mp so 1t could not he crossed :?
Mr.. Wilse DObbins and son Ennis,
attended church at Zion Sunday.
Walter Is. FriersOn is at home.
Walter G. Tindal is at home and
somewhat improved.
The bridge cross Littls Bigby was car
Fied away last week and now travellers
are very much put out.
Three chrees for the Baptist and Re-
Hector, and five for the Editor of the
HERALD.
wonder when it is going to stop
raining?
The crops are getting 'grcen."
Wheat is almost ripe and potatoes are
taking the scab.
Services ut Zion next Sunday morn
ing. Missionary Society i'll the after
noon at three O'clock.
Miss Carrie Bingham is visiting Miss
Matte Williams.
What is gong to happen from sending
IN our correspondent, address? Is il
for veal or woe? Big Bigbv was higher
last Wednesday morning than it has
been since 1876.
Miss Fulton is visiting Mrs. Hart
Xiou gives n hearty Welcome to all;
c@me next Sabbath and hear Mr.. Haws
~ i.be morning and Mr.. Fowler in the
aftey noon. s.