The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-10-11

ObROOu was AT nome from the
school in johnson over Sunday.
Mrs. Charles H. French has gone IN the
Mary Fletcher hospital for treatment.
Clara Ford is taking course in the busi-
ness department at the Vermont Methodist
Seminary.
o. r. Collins has resigned the Office of
constable, and the selectmen have appointed
Clyde j. Lance.
f. w. Southwick went to Montpelier on
Monday, where he has a situation in the
fruit and grocery store of II. A. Bowman.
Mr.. and Mrs Ira Hanes and daughter
went to Waterbury last Thursday to attend
the marriage OF their son Charles to Miss
Miss Minnie Arms Of Duxbury.
The reception given to Rev. and Mrs
Drew at the parlors Of the Congregational
church last week was attended by about
seventy.five persons and 1t was thoroughly
enjoyable occasion.
1t always gives pleasure to hear of the
good fortune of any young man raised in
Cabot. Consequently, we extend our con-
gratulations to Charlie Haines of Water
bury on his taking to himself wife.
"Aunt Jerusha Dow" exhibited her
family album to a packed house last Friday
evening The parts were well taken, espe-
cially that of Aunt Jerusha (Mrs. ShorO.
This showed much study, as the whole reci-
tation was given without a break.
On Monday night of last week, Mrs.
deOTB6 w ItTklnS, WIN her Two children
and her sister, Sarah q, Coburn, accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Poland of
Montpelier on their trip to the Worlds
Fair. Mrs. Perkins goes from there to her
home in Pueblo, Col.
DR. A. j. Lance left town last Thursday
for Worcester, where he is to open an Office
and begin practice Mr.. Lance is a grad
uate of the medical college at Burlington
and is highly esteemed by all who know
him as straightforward, energetic young
man. His many friends wish him success
in the business in which he has started.
AS the amount of freight to and from
| Walden station is largely increasing the
| selectmen have been looking at the route
| starting in al j. b. Pixies and coming out
at Nathaniel Burbank's, which will save
some distance and much HILL but does not
| in the least obviate the trCuble--the hill
that confronts one as he leaves the village.
The former road, which was built hut never
| opened, should be thoroughly inspected.
! Both congregations united in an evening
service at the Methodist church, October
Sth. Mrs. B. r. Elmer presented " Glimpses
| of the South Land, " as seen during her stay
| in Savannah last winter, where she was en-
| gagged as teacher in a large coored school.
She presented the work in sketchy and
graphic way, holding the close attention of
the audience throughout. The Epworth
League furnished "a chorus choir for the
service.
n NtSb OpuNcIb was Htul III but COU-
gregational church last Sunday morning in
place of the regular weekly service An
| attentive audience filed the house. An
opening piece, entitled Bringing in the
Sheaves," was sung by the choir. Inter
esting remarks were made by Rev. II.
A. Russell, followed by exercises by the
children. Much credit and praise are
due the little ones for the manner in which
they spoke and sang. Choice selections
were read by Misses Pansy Smith, Bessie
u.
read by Miss Jennie Gould entitled
" Lifting the Veil" which brought tears to
| many eyes, as it called 10 memory pleasant
recolections of Miss Sadie Wiley, who
composed the poem. and but few months
ago was one of the willing workers both in
church and Sunday. school, but while the
well was lifted as quietly as the falling of
the snow she passed away 10 the better
land. The house was tastefully decorated
with fruits and vines and leaves. Many
thanksare due those who contributed so
literally of their bounties. At the close of
the concert the fruits were generously dis
tributed to those confined at home, ever re-
membering the heavenly command, " Freely
ye have received, freely give"
East Cabot.
Mr.. c. A. Clark of Spokane, Wash, is
visiting in East Cabot. - William Carr
viii Abbott and wife of Barre are visiting
MIR. Abbott's father. - Mrs. Frank
Chandler is gaining slowly. - Mrs. w.
l.. Adams las been spending few days at
her brothers in st. Johnsbury.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Simon
Wheeler, October g.
w. L. White and wife arrived home from
their western trip, October 9. - Clark
Gray is away on trip TO Boston for week
or two.
The Montpelier orchestra-fve pieces
is engaged to play at the Thanksgiving ball
at Memorial Hall, North Calais, Thanks
giving night.
State Superintendent Stone will hold a
meeting for the benefit of teachers at the
town hall next Monday afternoon at two
o'clock, and will speak to the citizens in
the evening, when it is hoped that every
body will turn out and hear what he has TO
say.
North Calais.
C. T. Norcross is building a large new
barn.
Mrs. William Smith has been quite sick,
but is now better.
Jerry Lunge has fine sucking colt as
one often sees. He was sired by half
brother of Autocrat, and his dam is full
MorSan
John NJ. Atwood has returned to his work
in Manchester, n. H.
The Methodist church is receiving much
needed coat of paint.
William F. Hood has started for another
visit to the Worlds Fair.
Nellie S. Locke is assisting Mrs, Peters
during her fall millinery trade
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrie o. Flint are deeply
afflicted in the death Of their infant son, ON
Wednesday Of last week.
Edwin ID. Fuller has moved into the Ed
win Fuller house, and Nelson j. Hood is to
move from Nershre into the house he va
Gates.
Mrs. Amelia A. Wallace has bought of
Mrs. Mary Gale her house near the court
house bridge, and will move in the first of
next month.
Gustus w. Cleveland has bought Fred j.
Rich's farm for $3.50, and takes possession
soon, Mr.. Rich going TO East Randolph to
work for Dix j. Camp.
Mrs Rosina c. Hovey died Tuesday morn
ing of last week, of pneumonia, after Q
short illness. The funeral services woss'
held on Tuesday, Rev. Mr.. ShermapA ON