The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-01-11

miliar with the wark. In Mr.. Gould the
place loses young nun OF integrity,
strength OF character and mental ability.
The good wishes Of score OF friends will
follow him to his Western home
The prudential committee OF the Congre.
gational church has rented the residence OF
James Fife for term of three years for
parsonage for their new minister, who Is
expecte,l to occupy the pulpit the first Sun
day IN February
The Congregational society observed the
Week of Prayer last week, by special meet
ings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday evenings, Revs. Leonard Ten
ney and l.. II. Elliot having charge In the
absence OF any pastor.
The veteran lumberman, w. Il. Elliott,
Is taking advantage OF the early snow to
get in upwards of million feet Of logs in
season for next summers sales. Custom
ers In advance are ready to take all that he
is able to put on the market.
f. r. Clement, Esq, OF Minneapolis was
In town last Saturday. Mr.. Clement is at
the head of a trust company which has up
wards of $4,000, 900 invested In farm mort
cages in the West. Thus do Vermonters
forge ahead wherever they go.
The ladies' union of the Congregational
church will give literary and musical en-
tertainment in the ladies' hall of the Con-
RTfRdJlOndl CuUTCn on wednesday, evening
of this week. Following the entertainment
a " blue jay supper will be served.
The officers of the Congregational Sun.
day-school for the ensuing wear are az fol-
lows: Superintendent, j. G. Griggs; as
sistant superintendent, Will Seabury, sec
rotary, May Seabury: librarian, Johnnie
Palmer; assistant librarian, Mrs. W. w. G.
Greene.
j. A. and l.. j. Durkee are preparing for
the largest output of lumber in the history
of their business. Energy, sagacty and
character have enabled them to build up a
successful and paying business in that sec
ton OF the town, and they furnish employ
ment to large number Of men.
Rev. A. B. Truax, presiding elder of Mont
pelier distri It and a former pastor OF the
Methodist society In this place, preached
two interesting sermons at the Methodist
church last Sunday. This was his last Off
cial visit on the Sabbath, as he has nearly
completed the term OF six years as presiding
elder Of the district.
The closing out of the stock of goods at
Wyman ~ Wallace's still continues, as peo-
pie will buy where they can purchase for
the least money. Though others have
seemed to throw ont great Inducements, yet
it seems to be a settled fact that they are so
anxious to close their stock that they have
made prices on many goods that their COM
petitors are unwilling to meet.
Anna. wife of Martin Moren, died Mon
day evening, after a brief illness OF pneu-
monia, She was a daughter OF John Kav-
eny of Hartford, Vt. They had lived here
but few months, but had gained many
friends. She was thirty-four years old, and
leaves bright little boy of four years. Mr.
Moren and family have the sincere sympa-
thy of all. The interment will probably be
at Hartford on Wednesday.
DIR. W. F. Minard has just received from
DR.. j. III. Hamilton, secretary OF the State
Board of Health, an appointment as health
officer for the town of Waterbury for the
next ensuing three years. Uuder the new
law the health officers have greatly enlarged
powers, and will be enabled to much better
accomplish the work committed to their
trust. In the appointment OF DR.. Minard
selection is made OF strong and aggressive
physician.
Nathaniel Moody passed away quietly at
his home on New street on Monday even
ing of this week Upwards of fourscore
years of age, he had been in feeble health
for some time, and had several times been
at the point of death during the past few
years. But his strong constitution and his
equable temperament had enabled him to
rally until the last attack came. He was
one OF family OF four brothers, each of
whom had marked individuality, and had
occupied positions OF prominence in local
affairs. BY life of diligence and frugality,
combined with skillful investment of his
earnings, he had succeeded in amassing a
snug fortune, which he is said to have left
by will to relatives. Several years before
his death he gave to the Methodist society
OF this place mortgage notes aggregating
nearly $3.50, the proceeds OF which were
applied toward the erection of their new
editce Mr.. Moody was quiet and unob-
trusive man who made few enemies, and
sought to faithfully discharge the duties
which he recognized. The funeral services
will be held on Thursday afternoon of this
week at one o'clock, Rev. A. Il. Truax OF
Montpelier, and Rev A. l.. Cooper, ID.
of Newport, former pastors OF the deceased
officiating.
Miss Julia Gould OF Montpelier was in
town this week. - E +. Palmer, Jr., was
in town over the Sabbath. - Thomas
Mowray. the venerable sexton, is on the sick
list. - G. w. Randall is convalescing
but is still confined to his house. -
Mrs. w. p. Dillingham; spent several day:
at Montpelier, last week, the guest Of Mr.
| and Mrs. Charles Shiptnan. - Esther
Marshall has gone to Concord, n. IT,, t.
work in hotel during session OF the New
Hampshire legislature. - Mrs. Sumner
Blaisdell is i'll with bronchitis. This dis
ease seems to he quite prevalent now. -
Ed. Boyce and wife of Rutland recent,
spent several days in town with relatives
| - Representative III. o. Ward from
| Moretown was in towE Saturday, the CUES
OF e. E. Wyman, who is still kept ava,
from his work by u bronchial trouble. -
The Misses Cochran from Groton, student
in the seminary at Montpelier, stopped at j
| w. Moody's over the Sabbath. - Th
familiar face of Van Henderson has beer
seen on the streets of late. He has beer
stopping at Jonesville for the purpose o
shipping potatoes to the Boston market.
Waterbury River.
Rev. f. L. Dawson of Manchester, N. H
preached an interesting sermon last Sunday
- Some Of the River people made MI
and Mrs. A, A. Watts surprise visit, las
Thursday evening. A pleasant time wa
enjoyed. - All are busy improving tn
snow. - Louis Huse is cutting ice til
second time.
Williamstown.
Willard Walker has the grip.
The son born to Mr.. and Mrs. viii Fog
December 20, died on Saturday last.
The two iron cages for our lookup arrive
last week, but may there long be no need IL
them.
Thad Martin. son of Gurdon Martin, hs
rented the Return Davis place of its preseI
owner, Mr.. Brown.
Stone-cutter Arthur Buckley Jones d
not go to Utica, n. Y, but is at work at h
trade in St Adams.
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