The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-31

have their coal shipped to Barre, and then
re-billed to this point, az the regular car
load rate would bring the cost per ton far
below seventy-five cents, and we believe
this was at one time done, but it is told that
the railroad company "got on to it, and
squelched 1t.
The old Elijah Kathan shop took fire last
Friday evening, but the fire was discovered
in time to save it, Peter Parizo, who keeps
bachelors hall in the upper part of the
shop, had taken up ashes and put them in
wooden cheese-box that was left on the
floor near the stove, though he says he took
precautions to dampen the ashes. While
absent, Friday evening it was found that
fire had burned through the bottom of the
box, through the floor, and was dropping
down into the shop below upon sawdust,
when it was seen by passers. by, and put out.
For several years past the Congregational
church and society have been aided to some
extent by the Vermont Domestic Mis-
sionary Society, the pastors doing work in
adjacent fields, as Graniteville and East
Brookheld. Arrangements, however, have
just been made with Rev. j. d. Perrin Tor
the coming year, securing his entire services
for this parish, and with no outside aid
With hearty appreciation and thankfuness,
the society recognizes the generous and
most helpful contribution to their treasury
OF the granite workers here, whose attend.
ance on the church services materially in
creases the size Of the congregations.
The social event of last week here was
the golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Hanson on Thursday last. A large
company met in the afternoon and evening
at their home, among them their only son,
DIR. Lester w. Hanson, and family of Brad
ford; the family of their only living daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clark Stewart of Berlin; and that
Of their son-in-law, William Holden of
South Northfeld. Mr. Hanson's brothers,
Arth ~ all A n 4.
anon, N. H., and his sister, Mrs. Mansfield
Taplin OF Barre, were also present. Mrs.
John Farnham, to whom had been en-
trusted the care Of the music, sang several
pieces with Mrs. AFRO A. Reed. Another of
the guests present, with his family was Mr..
Alec. Bruce, the well-known successful
Scotch granite man OF Barre, who favored
the company with some songs. There were
readings by Mrs. Melvin II, Burpham and
Mrs. Lewis Martin, and recitation by the
little fve-years.old son of Mr.. and Mrs,
Clark Stewart, that was delightful. Mr..
bered in gifts of easy chairs, gold-bowed
glasses, lamp, and other things. Alto
gether, 1t was very happy occasion.
Mrs. Orcutt Abbott and daughter, Miss
Lucy, have been staying in South Royalton
this winter, - Pat Riley, a resident OF
the quarry district, died recently of diabetes
in Canada. ~ Mrs. Frank Hayden OF
Montpeler was VIC RuesI idsJ week Vi Mrs
j. w. Flint
South Woodbury..
No new cases of diphtheria in town.
One of Henry Leach's feet was badly cut
lately.
Frank Batchelder has bought fine two.
year-old colt.
That part of Woodbury. known as Egypt
has new snow-roller.
Arthur Woodbury. is breaking colts, and
is giving good satisfaction.
Worcester.
Frank Hutchinson recently lost one of his
mich cows.
The Reading Circle met with Nellie Oar
ling last week.
Mrs. George II. Stone is visiting hel
father, II. w. Wiley, in Woodsville, n. Fl
Daniel Smith and wife, Mrs. Ira Brown
Mrs. A. p. Cameron and Elmer Barton are
sick.
1.-THE Deacon" dramatic play, will be
acted at the town hall on Saturday evening
February 10.
Sarah Wilson, third daughter of James S
Wilson, died on Sunday after a sickness Of
eighteen months.
The Worcester cornet band will give
promenade concert next Saturday evening
instead of February 10, as announced.
Mrs. Lewis Wright of North Dakota Wis
tied friends in town last week. She was &C
companied by her brother, David Gilmore
of Glover.
Captain L. NJ. Hutchinson and wife
John A. Kelton and wife, Henry e. Hun
and wife, and w. E. Vail with Kimbal
Wallng, all of Montpelier, were in town or
Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah Ransom, sister of the late &C
Abbott, died on Saturday, January 81, ate
a short illness Mrs. Ransom was a very es
Unable woman, well known and highly re
, spected, and will be greatly missed. Sh,
! leaves two daughters, Mrs. L. NJ. Hutchin
son and Mrs. II, +. Hunt, both of Montpe
! lier.