The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-10-04


was found from the suicide which absolved
his wife from any blame in the matter, and
stated where money was to be found to pay
his taxes and the funeral expenses. De-
ceased was born in the house where he had
since resided in this village, and was the
son of the late Benjamin Thurber, who was
drover and cattle-buyer for many years,
and the son had followed the same occupa-
ton most of his life. He enlisted in 1864 as
a recruit in the Ninth Vermont regiment
and had drawn a small pension on account
of physical disability. He was twice mar
ried, and leaves a wife and young daughter
He was brother OF Charles w. Thurber Of
Danville, Mrs. Ida Henry of Boston, and
Mrs. M. w. Scribner of Barre. He owned
the home place jointly with his mother
who has made her home with him much of
the time since the death of her husband ten
years ago. Deceased had been one of the
listers of the town for several years, and
was chairman of the board at the time Of
his death. For some time past he had mani
tested a lack of interest, az well as grow
ing incapacity for doing business; had COM
planned of pains in his head, and was gem
orally debilitated He received letter the
night before his death which cannot now
be found by the family, and which, it is
thought, may have prompted him to COM
nit the deed. His funeral was held al the
residence on Saturday afternoon, and was
largely attended. Rev. H. Il. Dickey Off
ciated, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Percival of
Orange The Grand Army Post, of which
the deceased a member, and the
Woman's Relief Corps attended in body.
Mrs. Thurber desires to thank the neigh
bors and friends, and the members of The
Grand Army, who 50 kindly volunteered
their aid and sympathy in her hour of
trouble
Waterbury.
Preaching services will begin next Sun
day evening at the Congregational church.
Hon. George w. Randall has just lost a
valuable four-year-old colt with lock jaw.
Hon. u. Chase, ex-mayor of Flint Mich,
was in town over Sunday, and visited his
former pastor, Rev. Mr.. Covell.
III. S. Sheple is suffering with hemor-
rhage of the lungs, caused, doubtless, by
over-exercise in completing his new coal
sheds.
E. F. Palmer, Jr., is at home for a rest of
a week His next service as railroad postal
clerk will be on the route from st. Adams
to Boston
Messrs. Crossett e. Towle have raised
their business block opposite the bank about
and appearance.
Rev. III. A. Spencer, OF the Vermont
Methodist Seminary, occupied the pulpit at
the Methodist church, last Sunday, in a very
acceptable manner.
Charles H. Haines and Minnie Arms will
be married this afternoon at the home of
the bride in Duxbury. Rev. A. j. Covell
will perform the ceremony. We extend our
hearty congratulations.
Rev. L. B. Tenney of Essex Center and
Miss Adelia Nj. Hayward of Wilsboro, n
Y, were married at the latter place Septem-
Der q. Rev. l.. Tenney of this place, father
of the groom, performed the ceremony.
Rev A. j Covell and Mrs. Covell re-
turned home last Friday from their vaca-
ton, which they spent in Michigan visiting
friends and in doing the Worlds Fair,
which they enjoyed very much, and have
come home refreshed and rested.
The village trustees have placed new
lamp on the corner at the store of Hunt x
Babbitt, which was much needed. They
have also added one more street crossing
from Messrs. Richardson & Luce's store to
the drug store of Evans & Bryan.
Governor Fuller and George w. Wing
Esq, visited the asylum yesterday, to OBJ
serve the progress being made in the con-
struction of the new buildings and improve
ments. We are glad to note the interest
exhibited by the state officials.
Mr.. John Anterior, an old Vermonter
and native of Waterbury, has returned from
the far West to visit his brother, George
Atherton, whom he has not seen for almost
forty-hve years. Mr.. Atherton now resides
in San Diego, Cal. where he went about
and healthful appearance, the past ten
years have added nothing to the inhrmities
of age.
Frank Caldwell died Thursday, September
%, aged twenty-six years and ten months.
During the past two years he had been a
great sufferer with that dread disease, con-
sumption. His will power was remarkable,
and hope of recovery kept him up until
near the last, when, through failing
strength, he realized his hopeless condition.
He was buried Saturday afternoon, Rev.
A. j. Covell conducting the services.
Rev. f. W. Hamblin, with Rev. Mr..
Spencer of Montpelier and party of
twenty three V. NJ S. students, headed by
Professor Morrill, of the seminary, made
the ascent of Cancels Hump last Monday.
They found it an exceedingly hard task,
owing TO the demoraliZed condition of the
trail. The last of the party reached the
summit little past noon. fine view was
enjoyed and the return tramp safely made.
The eight young ladies' of the party have
made record for endurance that others will
hesitate to try TO beat.
Waterbury Center.
Mr.. Blake of Sutton spent Sunday in
town
Lawrence Newhall of Salem, Mass, is
visiting friends here.
Quite number of our teachers attended
the institute at Barre last week
Ruth Newhall, Beulah Watts, Carrie and
Ethel Robinson, Rufus Watts and Charles
Hopkins went to the Worlds Fair last
week.
| Calvin Mouton, one of our oldest citizens,
is very i'll with pneumonia His daughter
Mrs. j. G.. Smith of Whitefeld, n. H., is
with him.
Professor Richardson will attend the
quarterly meeting at Randolph next Sun.
| day, and Rev. A. j. Covell will supply the
| pulpit. Sunday school at two o'clock, ser
| vices commencing at three.
Mrs. George Adams of South Barre is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. JOSEPH
| Adams - Mrs. Conant with her sor
! Carl have returned to their old home
- Aaron Watts and wife are visiting
relatives in Cambridge. S. b. Chase
Charlie Richie and Flora Luce are sick
- The Ladies' Aid Society is to meet
next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. James
| Dow.
Williamstown.
The work of filling our railroad trestles
| goes on bravely.
On Tuesday morning Mrs. j. n. Perrin
case seemed more hopeful.
The firm of Gamble Brothers, granite
workers, have decided to remain in Will
| Jamestown.
Mrs. John Roberts has been i'll of late
| har