The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-01-10

were held at his late residence on Saturday
afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Worthen officiating.
1t was largely attended by his friends and
townspeople.
East Hardwlck.
Caledonia Grange installed officers Tues
day
1t is reported that the c. L. Currier farm
has been sold for 81, 400.
Mrs. G. r.. whtcher and Miss Leila Hyde
are low with consumption.
The Baptist society held its annual roll
call and dinner on Saturday.
Mrs. Sarah Paine, an old resident, is
spending a few days with friends.
A. w. Cheever moves to Waterbury soon
to take place in Hunt q Babbitt's store at
that place.
Superintendent Bronson will hold teach
ers' meeting at this place on the 20th to
which all teachers are invited.
A Mr. Snow from New Hampshire has
bought the drug stock of Hunt & Babbitt
and opened drug store in Odd Fellows
block.
At the annual meeting Of the creamery
association, Thursday, O. j. Bell, D.. W
Hovey and F. A. Fay were elected di-
rectors.
Professor Harrington and Miss Randolph
of Boston are holding musical convention
at this place, to close with a concert Thurs
day evening.
T. G. Bronson reports yield of 1884
pounds of butter, an average of 1888 pounds
per COW, from his herd, including heifers
and old cows.
Lexington.
The driver of a load of hay, last Saturday,
in Colebrook, N. H., took part in dog
fight, and consequently the load was over
turned and the horses ran with the forward
sled l. p. Austin at the time was putting
up wires for the electric plant. and so did
not see the runaway horses He was run
over by them and seriously hurt, though
still alive. The road at the place of acci-'
dent is very crooked, and there is thick
margin of bushes on each side
Narshfield.
A. w. Slocum of Montpelier, L, p. Slack
and Mr.. Whitcomb of Barre were in town
over Sunday.
Mrs. c. e. Robinson is quite i'll, so her
daughter Minnie has had to remain at home
from Vermont Methodist Seminary.
The ice in front of McCrillis' store is
very bad, the wharting throwing the drain
age from Bancroft's building into the road.
Much good feeling was shown last week
from the result of imbbing fluid extract of
juniper or some other species of the vege-
table world.
Wheelock's men are drawing in the logs
and leaving them on the river bank on
Coles meadow, ready to float down the
river in the spring.
The saw arbor on the board saw at Lanes
boro became sprung one day last week and
had to be taken to Lane Manufacturing
Company for repairs.
The agricultural meetings held here last
week were well attended and much inter-
est taken, as shown by the questions asked
on the topics discussed by the several
speakers.
The body of the late Mrs. Adolphus Perry,
formerly of Cabot, was brought here last
week for funeral services Lyman Currer
and son, of Andover, n. H., where she has
the remains The burial was in Cabot, be-
side her husband and children.
Hon. Chester W. H. Dwinell died last
week at his home in Marshfield, full of
years and honors He was born on the
farm where he always lived, and, during the
active years of his business life, he was one
of the most successful farmers and stock
breeders in Washington county. He rep
resented Marshfield in 1864, and was as
sociate judge of Washington county court
in 1869 and 1870. His funeral was held
from his late home last Saturday. The
house was filled to its utmost capacity with
relatives and friends who had gathered to
pay the last tribute of respect to a worthy
citizen. Rev. j. Edward Wright of Mont
pelier otficiated.
Middlesex.
James Cameron has begun work for o. H
Richardson at the mill.
Mrs. Fisher is reported to have leased
her hotel here to Mr.. Clogston.
j. Hill has opened a carpenter shop il
what is known as the Lex. building.
Waldo Farrar has finished his labors al
Barre and is at work for =. j. Chase.
John Ennis and j. F. Hastings are run
ming saving machine at North Duxbury
Newell Hamblet has so far recovered from
the grin q he able walk to the STORE
for his tobacco.
There is to be a basket picnic and dance a
Holden's hall, Friday evening, under thu
management of E. e. Campbell and T. e
Price.
Eta Markham closed her sixth term o
school in district No. 9, the 9th inst. Their
were seven having no marks, viz, Luci
Colby, Grace Rindge, Leona Rumney, Win
ME Rumney, George Rumney, Bertol
Leonard and Otis Lawrence.
Shady Rin.
The people of this vicinity will give al
entertainment and oyster supper, Thursda.
evening, January IS. The plans for tn
event promise an enjoyable and successful
affair. Rehearsals are being held for tn
literary programme, and several entertain
ing plays will enliven the evening. Mis-
Snodgrass and twenty scholars will presen
Il" The Country School," Squire Small wi
visit the school and examine the classes i
y nlSlery, HlOSerly, QUOTATIONS., llIldtloni
an kerdrilles." This with tableaux an
music, will furnish amusement during ths
part of the evening not devoted to supper.
Lumbermen are doing a good bushes
getting in their logs. - Mrs. Myro
Markham is i'll with the grip. - TIL
grange initiated nine new members at til
last meeting. j. p. Flint goes I
Burlington this week to attend the dairy
mems meeting.
Moretown.
The Week of Prayer will be duly oil
served at the Methodist church,
Thirty couples attended the dance
Sherman's Hall, Monday night, January
and had nice time.
Jesse Towle, photographer, and
former resident, from West Burke, is
town at the home of his parents.
John Haylett from Alburgh, with h
wife and son, We're guests of his brothe
Dr. James Haylett the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dale are reporte
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