The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-01-25


OF the present year was held at the Waits
field and Fayston Methodist church, begiA-
ming tuesday evening, January II, and clos
ing Wednesday evening, January 10. Revs
=. Donaldson OF Mortified and Smitbers of
Barre presented able sermons upon themes
suited to the occasion. Essays OF unusual
ability and excellence were read by several
members OF the Association. The meeting
was one long To be remembered by all whose
privilege 1t was to be present. The minis
ters went TO their homes grateful to the
people Of Waitsfeld for the unusual interest
taken In the meeting and for their generous
hospitality. January 10 there was church
reunion, which was an event of great inn
portance to all members of the society. An
invitation was extended to absent members
and former pastors, a few OF whom re-
sponded in person and others by letter. At
ten o'clock, the people began to flock to the
church in large numbers to enjoy the fes-
tivities OF the day. At the time appointed,
they were invited to the audience room for
brief service OF song and prayer and also
TO listen to an address of welcome delivered
by the pastor, Rev. w. e. Douglass At
the noon hour, a bouutiful dinner was
served to nearly hundred and fifty people.
At two o'clock the church roll was called.
Many responded to their names and all the
absent members could be accounted for.
Following this, letters from absent mem.
bers were read also from former pastors,
which we're of great interest to all present.
Mrs. Alice Poland Kelsey read historical
essay which sparkled with wit and wisdom
and was highly commended by all. At
$3.50 a communion service was impressively
conducted by Rev. II. Webster, assis,e by
the pastor. In the evening Rev. Ii, Web
ster addressed the people aud related many
touching incidents concerning his pastorste
here. God be with you till we meet
again was sung by large choir of voices
ana the benediction was pronounced by
Rev. K. S. Fisk. Thus closed one of the
most enjoyable and happy events in the
history of the waitsheid and Fayston
church. Much credit is due the people of
North Fayston for contributing so gener-
ously and doing so much to make the re-
union success.
Washington.
The Grand Army ball occurs this WED
nesday) evening at SINNERS hall.
The Universdlist society are agitating the
subject OF new organ for the church,
which they sadly need.
The Ladies' Mite Society met at j. B.
Seaver's last week, and an enjoyable even
ing was passed by the large company pres
ent.
l.. ID. Parkhurst, leader of the baud at
Chelsea, was present at the meeting of the
Washington Cornet Band on Saturday eve
ming
The sudden death of e. G. Spencer at
Barre last week was shock to his numer-
Gus friends in this community, where he
had previously resided, and much sympathy
is felt for Mrs. Spencer in her sad bereave-
ment.
Mrs. David w. Ramsdell, a well-known
resident Of Washington, died last Friday,
after long illness, and was buried Sunday.
Her husband, who was prominent a quarter
OF century ago as dealer in " Norway
oats, still resides in town.
Joshua Walker is at work at his trade in
Barre. - Nellie Kinzie has been i'll for
several days with tonsilitis. - Lieuteu-
ant p. G.. j. Cheney has been seriously i'll
at Dover, n. H., but at last accounts was on
the road to recovery.
Water famine in town.
Ask this question of any one of the three
BOYS in the school of district No /, who
tried TO throw the teacher out OF doors
" What ails your he I'D ?"
Warren, during the war of the rebellion
sen, eighty of her sons. Eight joined
the Second, four the Third, two the Fifth
twenty-seven the Sixth, three the Seventh
nine the Eighth, three the Ninth three the
Tenth, two the Eleventh. one the Seven
teenth. Five served in the regiment of
two in the Second Battery,
one in the Third Battery. Beside these,
there were seventeen volunteers for nine
Fourteen paid Communication and
two procured substitutes.
Among the sick are Mrs. Irene Bruce, G.
W. Cardell, Miss George Kingsbury, NJ.
III. Bucklin, and f. Longs son. - A.
Ralph is dangerously sick, and his recovery
is doubtful. - The infant child of III
Russell was buried last Thursday.
Waterbury.
Mark Moody has been sick for few days.
Ed. Shipley lost a valuable horse few
days ago,
Mrs W. II. Elliott was at North Duxbury
three days last week.
DIR. NJ. d. Lamb of Barre was in town on
of this week
w. p. Dillingham; was at the Queen City
on important business last week.
Gertrude Wallace was at home over Sun
day from her school at Montpelier.
Mrs E. II. Rugges, the popular dress
maker, has been i'll, but is now out again.
Belle Henry seems to be much more COM
Portable than when she first came to town.
Professor f. A. Bishop spent Sunday in
town, being called hither by the illness Of
his wife.
Mrs. Nathaniel Moody is still confined 10
the house, being troubled with sevSre neu-
ralgic pains.
Philo Towle proposes to repaint and re-
model the house which he recently pur.
chased of Mr., Knight
Charles Shipman, the veteran shoe. dealer
Of Montpelier, spent the Sabbath with his
relatives in this. village.
Rev. l.. b, Tenney and lady of Essex are
N town, guests of Rev. and Mrs. Leonard
Tenney of Winoosk street.
Mrs. Sarah Jones OF Kneeland Flats is
seriously sick with pneumonia She now
resides with Mr.. William Murray.
s. l.. Blondin, the successful granite man.
lfacturer, has moved into the residence of
Mrs. DIR. Washburne on New street.
Mr.. Coy of North Duxbury, an employe
Df W. X. Elliott, recently broke his leg
while numbering. He is now slowly recov-
ering.
Allen Jewett of Kneeland Flats is criti-
,ally i'll from the results of blow re-
,eived from an axe, recently, while chop
ping in the woods.
Principal Avery has team here the pres
mt term, and is often seen on the streets
behind handsome beast. 1t is needless
% say that he is not always alone.
Rev. s. III. Wheeler has had three calls
'ince he reached California, but has, as yet,
accepted none of them. For the past two |
Sabbaths he has preached at Sierra Madre.
Rev. Mr.. Covell, the pastor elect of the