The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-12-19

a. D. Husei senior deacon a. IL. Bell,
junior deacon; Rev. Homer White, chap.
lain; e. r.. Hibbard, marshal; Dr. g. W.
Scott and Frank Il. Allen, ste ards; A. N.
Culver, tyler; Dr. e. o. Blanchard, organ
list.
Roxbury.
Seth Flint of Randolph was In town last
week looking after fat oxen, and Frank
Griswold looking after his timbered land.
80 The widow of E. p. Burnham is
moving to Peterboro, N, H., TO live with A
j. Walbridge. - A. j. Walbridge is in
town settling the estate of his father-in-law,
X. p. Burnham
South Ryegate
There was a good attendance at the fair
held in the new vestry, and it was fnan-
cially successful, about $45 being the net
proceeds of one quilt.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Reformed Presbyterian church has pre-
scented the church beautiful clock. The
old one was taken to the society's rooms.
William Terry has returned from a
trip through New Hampshire. - Two
daughters of w. s. Darling of West Bacn
were guests of DR.. j b. Darling few days
ago. - Charles Webber and wife of
Hardwick will pass the holidays with Mr..
Webbers father and mother. - Henry
Webber and George Gray, at Ryegate pond,
caught seven pickerel which weighed tw ell 70
pounds, the largest weighing three pounds
two ounces. 60 Fred j. TIE gksbury and
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dental college, are here to pass the holidays.
- Bert Grow is at home from New bury,
sick with a cold. --S Mrs. William Green
has gone to NJ )ntpelier to spend few
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. George
Blodgett. - Lizzie Hall has returned
from her Winchendon, Mass, school for
the holidays. - Bella Sargent and q
schoolmate from St. Johnsbury passed the
Sabbath at M. p. Sargent's. - John
Thomas from a veterinary college in New
10 bara nd will rat off ha holt
days.
Thetford.
All are invited to attend the social at,Dr.
Paine's on Wednesday night.
f. NJ. Bond has done off room in his
barn, where he will sell undertaker's
wares, thus supplying long-felt want.
Mary Slade is teaching in the Stevens dis
trict in place of the Dartmouth student who
was taken i'll and was obliged to give it up.
The gradua ing class is preparing a
drama, which will be given here and in
the adjoining villages in few weeks, to
raise money for gradua ion expenses.
John AMI Richard WEIGH were called to
Poultney last week, owing to the death of
their brother.in law, Mr.. McCarty, who was
killed in the slate quarry and leaves a
widow nd six small children.
The Adephian Circle met at Mr.. San
born's last week. Sketches of some promi-
nent Irish patriots were read, also a review
of Alexander Ills career and the possi-
bilitie of the reformed future of Russia UNI
der Nicholas ii. The meetings have been
postponed till after New Years.
Mrs. Laura A., wife of the late John S.
Coombs died at her home last week Mon
day night after lingering sickness. She
has rear sd family of nine children, eight
sons and daughter, all of whom are living
save one, the Oldest son. During her pro-
longed illness she has been patient suf-
ferer, ever trusting in the power of the
divine hand to restore her to health or re-
move her from these earthly Genes and
activities. Her burial took place on Thurs
day afternoon. All of h sr children were
present to mourn her untimely, though not
unprepared, death
Martin Barrett is at home on account of
sickness. - Stuart Johnson has finished
working for John Huntington and has gone
to his home at the Center.
Thetford Center.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening.
Class-meeting at Judge Geason's, Mon
day evening.
Reading Circle at Mr. Richardson's, Tues
day evening.
Epworth League meeting, Friday even
ing at seven o'clock.
The Ladies' Aid Society meets with Mrs.
Nellie West, Thursday afternoon.
A Christmas tree and entertainment will
be given in the town house, November 90
Jennie Summerville of St. Johnsbury is
visiting in town. - George Harvey,
wife and little son, also Will daskins and
wife from Olcott spent Sunday in town.
- Mrs. G. ID. Lucas has purchased the
Alpa Lord homestead. - Au prey Web
! Der of Manchester, n. II is stopp ng in
town.
North Thetford.
Mrs. Charles Stetson is seriously ill.,
Mr.. Aver has been sick with rheumatic
fever the past two weeks.
There will no services in the church next
Sunday. 1t has been closed for repairs the
past two months.
A small fire at the mill last week put some
to thinking of how inadequate our facilities
are to cope with fire should it enter the
l heart OF the village.
The remains of Mrs, Clay, widow of the
r late njamin Clay, have been brought
here from Brattleboro and inferred in
Pleasant Ridge cemetery
r There will be chicken pie supper in the
? hall on Wednesday evening for the benefit
of the church. A musical entertainment
4 will be given after the feast.
/ Mrs. Addie Doris of Post Mills keeps the
district school this winter. - Mary AID
t ans, well-remembered summer friend,
) will spend her winter in sunny France
, - Mrs. Ball and daughter from Barre
are visiting at Mr.. Ladds. - Willis
, Earle, from st. Paul's school, Garden City,
!, | IL, l., Will Do at nome lot tne mondays; also
Allen Gu innings, Charles Jaquth, Clar.
? ence Hosford, Eliza Lord and Minnie Kins-
man from their schools and colleges.
2 Union Village.
Z Charles Cook of Cream street and John
= Brooks of Thetford Center, rumor says
l. have traded farms.
The protracted meetings at New Boston
! during the past two weeks were well at
/, tended and great interest shown.
, Some of the woodchucks that Rev. w. A
Evans alluded to in his witty remarks at a
revival meeting at a neighboring churcl
Il have emerged from their so.caled hiding
places. He presumed they had been hiber
> nat ng, but perhaps if he should investigate
the business, his conclusion would be more
u satisfactory. If his parish is composed OF
l. woodchucks, he should seek field where
. the animals are Of higher order. Ahem
Wonder if woodchucks pay well?
d ii. M. Martin has returned from Stan
q stead, p O., Shere he has been spending
G few days with friends. - Lee Martin
u has returned to Lyndon school, after spend
z inc THANKSGIVING at hOma