The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-08-22

village hall.
w.R. Dorr, class '73, Norwich University,
has presented Norwich University with a
Century Dictionary. Mi. Dorr is now in
business in ST. Paul.
Road Commissioner j. II. Orcutt has
done excellent service on the highways in
town during the past three months. The
road machine has been used on nearly If
not all, of the roads and work done on roads
that have not been repaired for several
years.
T.. l.. Soper of West Randolph was in
town over Sunday His mother, Mrs.
Eliza Soper returned with him for short
visit, She is in her eighty.seventh year.
- Professor j. b. johnson is visiting
his parents at Montgomery - Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Howarth and wife and son of
Howarth, Mass, former residents of this
place, are visiting friends here, - John
Nj. Temple is soon to move to Massachu-
sets, where he will engage in the grocery
business - George X. Badger, wife and
children, OF Hartford, Conn, are visiting
his mother, Mrs. Malansy Badger -
Mrs. James Kelley is very low with con-
sumption. 80 Rev George +. Arms and
wife, remembered here as Ida Taggard, and
daughter are visiting friends here.
Orange.
The sudden death of Mrs. WILDER Cutter
caused sadness among her many friends.
Although she had been feeble for a long
time, her recovery was hoped for, until, on
Wednesday, she PASSED quietly away after
giving birth TO IA child " hich is also dead.
She leaves kind father and devoted hus-
band to mourn her loss.
Peacham.
At the republican caucus Ichabod Rowe
was nominated for representative.
A reception was held in the academy hall
last Thursday evening, one at Benjamin
Ways Friday evening, and another at Scott
Farnham's Saturday evening. All were
given for the benefit Of the people who were
visiting In town.
Five " Dung men from Topsham, or vicin-
ity, while fishing with set line in the Eos
ter pond last Friday, were arrested and
placed under $500 bonds for appearance at
court next Thursday - Jacob Trussell
sold at auction, last Saturday, three cows,
two horses, and his wagons, harnesses,
sleds, farming tools, etc.
Plainfield.
Many attended the excursion to Au Sable
on Saturday.
q. E. Goodrich and family are expected
in town this week.
Rev. Dixon of Cabot exchanged pulpits
with Rev. j. E. Farrar last Sunday.
Ben. Chase, a former resident Of this
town, is heard from as committing suicide
in western state.
The pastor, with his family and several
of his congregation, attended the Methodist
rcamp-meeting at Mortified.
Rev. II. ID. Williams and family, Miss
Jones and Miss Emily Spencer have re-
Turned from Old Orchard Beach, where
they have been spending three weeks.
Bertha Chamberlain was in Burlington
and New Haven last week, and during her
stay heard Frances Willard in an address
which she thinks she is none too much
1auded, and will give an extract of her adj
dress at the next meeting of Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.
Randolph.
A. W. Edison, formerly the principal of
the Normal School here, made a biief call
Saturday last.
Work is begun on the foundation Of the
$500 house TO be built for d. A. Partridge,
"A native of this town but at present a resi-
dent Of Philadelphia.
During the thunder shower of Sunday
night, lightning struck the house of John
Bolan, cracking the chimney from top to
bottom, knocking down stove.pipes and
tearing up things generally. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bolan were somewhat stunned but count
themselves fortunate in escaping more
serious injury,
South Randolph.
On bright and beautiful morning a large
number Of old school fellows" Of the
Il W CtltDldlc lut
decennial reunion under the management
of A. A. Storrs, the president A platform
was erected under the stately trees ON
grounds owned by Charles Peake. After a
short prelude on the organ and prayer by
Rev. A. Hathaway Francis of East Bethel
" Coronation " was sung by the whole audi
ence. The words of welcome spoken by the
president were feelingly responded 10 by
j. G. Fowler. The chorus followed with
Home, Sweet Home" The historical ad-
4 i Nl,~. 1.. De-.
many interesting events Of the past. Secre
taly Albert Paine read letters Of greeting
from absent frit nds in every direction, par
ticularly in the West and South. During
the collection, at this point brass band
led by +. Green rendered excellent music
The exercises were resumed by the singing
OF "Old New England by G. Folsom, the
large audience joining in the chorus. DIR.
Horace Tracy Hanks of New York city, an
old scboolboy of The district, delivered an
interesting and instructive Grafton, review
ing the days OF old in an impressive man
ner. After the singing of 1.-THE Old Auto
graph Album " by Lizzie Smith, five.minute
speeches were delivered. DR.. W. L. Paine
remembered his school days with two
poems OF his own composition. Deacon
Walker Perrin spoke of the changes wrought
by time. DR.. Nutting spoke of Orange
County Grammar School. Rev. j. A. Bates
of the Congregational church at Randolph
Center. Warren French, c. G. Whitney,
moan Granger, anu OtnerS, 1OlloWed A
game Of croquet, enlivened with the strains
of the band, was one Of the enjoy able
features of the occasion for both sexes,
while the sterner sex INDUCED in game of
baseball. 1t was unanimously voted to
have another reunion after the lapse of ten
years. Alas not all who participated in
this reunion can be present at that time, for
many will be gathered in a reunion on high.
West Randolph.
NJ. L, Chadwick has bought the merry.
go-round " and taken possession. IL as
taken down and sent to Lebanon, n. III.
On Saturday morning the fire department
was called out on account of fire at M
Porter's house. A chimney burning out
caused the rumpus.
Fred e. Pritchard, county examiner OF
schools, was in town the past week holding
examinations at the Center. Only five APP
plicants were present.
The Sons Of Veterans excursion to Ausable
Chasm last Friday drew out one of the
largest throngs of the season to that pop
Mar resort 5G5 tickets being taken.
John Ford, aged seventy.seven years,
died at Hartford, Sunday. He was for a
large number OF years resident of this
town. His remains were brought here for
burial.