The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-09-12

preach here next Sunday morning in ex
change with Rev. l.. Warren.
The three Slayton brothers-Josephus of
Morrisville, II. X. of Manchester, N. H.,
and AFRO p. OF Hyde Park-formerly prom
inent residents in town, called at A. Owl
nel's last week renewing old associations.
North Calais.
There will be preaching services in Me-
mortal Hail. conducted by Miss M. E.
Coburn. Subject for sermon: "Sabbath
Observance" All are cordially invited.
Chelsea.
Flora NJ. Corwin is teaching in Corinth.
Harry H. Goss Of Brockton, Mass, is at
home for brief vacation.
John G. Clark, a well.known former resi-
dent, is to represent st. Johnsbury. Con-
gratulations to Mr.. Clark and the good town
which he represents.
The musical part of the service at the
Congregational church on Sunday morning,
rendered by Messrs. Sidney W. Grant,
Walter s. Goss and Harry II. Goss was a
rare treat Mr. and Mrs. Grant return this
week to Hamilton, Ont, having made many
friends here.
Joseph Landon sold his superfluous house
hold goods at auction on Saturday. He is
to resume shoemaking in the room over j.
A. Il. Corwin's store lately used as barber
shop. He is a workman of unusual skill,
and it is hoped that his health is sufficiently
restored to enable him to do good deal of
work.
Miss Laura Blanche Corliss was married
to Frank N. McWhorter of Barre at her pa
| rents home last Wednesday afternoon.
Rev. Mr. Sherman performed the ceremony,
at which only the family were present..
After a short journey to New York city and
elsewhere, Mr.. and Mrs. McWhorte will be
at their home in Barre.
Charles l. Hood of Lowell was in town
Tuesday night, in anticipation of the state
| fair, and attended the reception given by
our representative.elect A pleasant incl
dent of his visit was the offer to bear the
expense of wiring the town hall and library
for electric lights. Mr. Hood loves his
birthplace, and manifests it in practical
help.
Freemen's meeting was well attended,
but very quiet. John B. Bacon was chosen
representative on the first ballot, receiving
1913 votes to 60 for II, S. Fits and II scatter
ing, his majority being thus go. For JUS
tees, S. B. Hebard, w. S. Hatch, Franklin
Dearborn, H. l.. Bixby, Calvin Goodwin,
NJ. o. Gates and George Hutchinson were
chosen, with no opposition. For governor,
Woodbury. had 1874, Smith 49, Whittemore A,
McGinnis 3. The highest republican vote
was for governor; the highest democratic
vote was SO for j. A. Stanley for senator;
the highest prohibition vote, 10, for j, o.
Sherburne for SENATOR the highest populist
vote, 4, for w. S. Curtis for treasurer. In
the evening, Mr. Bacon, representative
elect, gave reception to all citizens, with
out distinction of party, and large number
were present. S. b. Hebard, j. X. Darling,
G. l.. Stow, G. S. Emery, and Rev. b. b.
Sherman addressed the meeting, after which
refreshments were served. Mr.. Bacon goes
to Montpelier with the hearty respect and
goodwill Of every one,
Corinth
The election passed off with very little
excitement. w. E. Locke was elected by
the largest republican majority for many
years.
John Hastings met with a serious acct
dent last week, falling from the high beams
to the barn floor, dislocating his right
shoulder.
A town meeting has been called for Sep
TENDER IS to see il the town will raise ten
cents on the dollar of the grand list for the
support of schools.
We should judge by the item in the Argus
last week, from the East Corinth CORE
spondent, in regard to the revision of the
check list, that his brain must be badly
affected. No doubt dose of DIR. LOcke's
pills at this time would be very beneficial
to him and all others likewise affected.
East Corinth.
1t seems that an erroneous idea has gone
out in regard to the premiums given at the
Waits River fair on butter through some
errors made by the local press reporters.
Topsham creamery took first on crate but
ter and second on trunk; East Corinth
creamery took first On trunk butter and
second on crate, and Ryegate creamery
first on tub butter. East Corinth people
are proud of their creamery and want it to
have It's proper deserts.
North Fayston.
Willie Tyler of Cambridge, Mass, is Wis
iting friends in town. - Mrs. Mary
Brockway of Bellows Falls is visiting her
daughter Mrs. L. w. Porter. - Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Norton were called to
Mortified to attend Mr.. Rice's funeral
- H. G. Ingalls, and wife of Williams
town spent few days here with friends.
- Mrs. d. Hagan has gone to Boston
to spend few weeks.
The machinery for r. NJ. Harvey's mill
was hauled there last Saturday.
The heavy wind of last Thursday was in
furious to the fruit trees and Frustrated
some fields of corn.
Schools throughout the town commenced
last week. A very large attendance is re-
ported
A large number from the Baptist society
will attend to-day the dedication of the new
Baptist church in Barre.
Work on the new Methodist church at
Westville will commence this week. 1t is
10 De located on refer Welcn lou
Cecie Paul gave party to twelve of her
friends last Friday evening The evening
|. was spent playing parlor games. Ice cream
and cake were served.
Cyrus Page has his new barn completed.
1t is ninety by forty, and has all the lat
est improvements, Abbott Brothers OF
' Peacham did the work.
Rev. Mr.. Teller and wife, and.Harry and
Mary Kicker, were appointed by the Baptist
? society as delegates to attend the Baptist
. convention, to be held at Bethel next week.
NJ G. Vance was elected representative by
eight majority last Wednesday morning
! The contest was shot" and exciting and the
, republicans were victorious. Mr.. Vance is
y a good citizen, and will do his party honor
in the legislative halls.
The leading citizens of Groton were dis
gusted with the way the recent election
r was conducted. 1t was disgrace to any
s town, and especially to one that has always
had good name. 1t is certain that liquor
r was furnished by some one, and that it was
used to good advantage, retiring many men
a just at the time they were most needed
/ The town authority is looking into the
matter, and will make trouble if reports