The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-02-06

Colby on the left side over the heart, killing
him instantly. His body was brought to
this place for burial. The services were
held Wednesday, Rev. r. l. Sargent Off
ciating. Mr.. Colby was steady and indus
trious young man and well liked.
North Duxbury.
r. Baldwin lost valuable horse last
week.
j. A. Durkee, Jerry Haskins, K. Baldwin
and 1. W. Thomas are sick.
About fifty couples attended the dance at
Il. l.. Whites last Friday evening.
South Duxbury.
A series OF revival meetings will begin at
the Congregational church this evening.
Frank Atkins is engaged to run the saw
mill at Dowsville, and intends moving his
family there this week.
The Congregational church is contem-
plating putting new stove into the church
"a much-needed thing.
Mrs. Don Phillips is slowly recovering
from her sickness - William Phillips
feeble. - David Belding is 80 that
he can do a few light chores. t. A
brother Of Mrs. Albert Phillips was guest
at her home last Sunday from Warren.
- Mrs. George Freeman has been sick
with grip over week, unable to sit up at
and Walter Turner, with his friend, Charles
Eastman, were at homo last Saturday and
Sunday from Waterbury Center Seminary
- William Wheeler returned to his
home last week.
In 1880 the population of this town was
1874, of whom thirty were over seventy
years of age. In 1885 there are still six Of
the thirty living-Alpheus Claflin, 81;
Charles 7. Brown, 81; Fl. III Stone, 80; Jo-
seph Doying, 80; Mrs. Eunice Eaton, 88.
The cemetery was not opened during 1894
till late in December, and there is general
good health. January 31st. Mrs. Hattie
(Patch)l Richards, wife of Austin Richards,
also Frank Knowles, son of Julius Knowles,
were brought here for burial. Both died at
johnson, Tuesday, the Goth ult The case
of Mrs. Richards is particularly sad. She
leaves husband, an aged and infrm
mother, and two small children, one babe
eight hours old. The young man had no
family.
North Montpelier.
There was a large co npany from Mont
pelier and Barre at the exhibition, Saturday
evening.
There is to be an old folks oyster supper
and ball at Pray's rink hall on Thursday
evening Of next week, with Elmore's Or
chestra for music.
Misses Sarah and Ruth Knight and Rachel
here over Sunday on visit to George #.
Sibley and family.
Professor and Mrs. o. X. Hollister, &C.
companied by Miss Brown, teacher of
French at the Goddard Seminary, Barre,
were here over Sunday as guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Hollister.
The Independent Club is to hold " CO.
nundrum supper at Union vestry hall on
Saturday evening of next week. The
evenings entertainment will consist of a
charade, a pantomime, and several tab
leaux Admission, including supper, twenty
five csnts each Let there be a general
turnout.
The exhibition given by the members of
the North Montpelier Dramatic and Mu-
cess in every respect. The hall was well
filled, about every seat being taken. The
drama, if possible, was better rendered
th an before and richly deserved the hearty
applause it received throughout. The
farce was a RATHER, and was well played
and elected continuous laughter from start
to the finish. The receipts we're about $50.
The drive-whist party given by the mem.
bers of the East Montpelier Dramatic and
Musical Club, at the rink hall, Thursday
evening, stands at the he adj Of any thus far
this winter. 100 couples literally packing the
building. The members of the club heartily
appreciate the kindly interest of their friends
friends thoroughly enjoy giving the enter
prise their generous patronage. The next
party of the series was on Tuesday evening
of this week.
South Fairlee.
Communion service, conducted by Rev.
Lincoln Harlow on Sunday, was very i'm
pressive. Subject, Shall Christ Be Our
Guest?'
w. B. Kimball has lately added to his
stock the fine young registered Holstein
bull " Ezekiel Tosson" from the herd of
George Worcester Of Thetford.
This community was made glad by the
presence of their former pastor in their
midst once more, and to see how kindly
time had dealt with him in the eleven years
that illness prevented Mrs. Coolidge from
sharing her husbands visit, but we were
glad to welcome their promising son
Dwight.
The following programme was carried out
at the fellowship meeting at West Fairlee
Center, January 81, under the general direc.
ton of our pastor, Rev. Lincoln Harlow
by Rev. II. 7. Barnard Of Bradford dinner
served in The church by the ladies' Chris
tian Aggressiveness," Rev. Mr. Bartlett Of
West Fairlee; " How Can Christians Be
Set to Work for Christi" Rev. G. H. Cool.
edge OF West Newbury; Christian Fellow
promise meeting, led by Rev. Lincoln Har.
low; sermon by Rev. G. H. Coolidge; cove
nant meeting, led by Rev Mr.. Flint of Or
ford, N. II. Several of the people of this
society attended the fellowship meeting
held at Post Mills on Friday. These meet
ings were very interesting and it is hoped
will prove profitable to all of both societies
Robert Somerville is convalescent. -
John Kimball is better. - Mrs. N. N
Kimball is slowly recovering. - George
W. Kimball of Greenwood. Mass, cam,
last Saturday to visit his mother ant
brothers for few days. g. Frank Bath
row, who moved into the Richardson hous,
from Fairlee about three months ago, ha,
LEASED farm and moved to STAFFORD.
West Fairlee.
W. G. Gilman's team takes the prize IL
drawing hay. For particulars inquire o
Spears.
The ladies have sufficiently recovered
from the effects of the "gentlemen's supper
to be able to give one of their own cooking
in the village hall on the ev ening of the 10Th
Before supper is served the gentlemen will
give variety entertainments consisting o
music, farces, stump speeches, etc Pro
ceeds to buy dishes to use in the new hall