Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-11-30

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celebrated his twcnty-tifth anniver-
sary, and some of his musical friends,
Mr.. Whitney among them, presented
him with handsomely engraved
loving-cup. Next year comes Mr..
Whitney's anniversary and it will no
doubt be made a musical event by
his many admiring friends.
Miss Florence Fuller entertained a
surprise party of fourteen friends on
Monday evening, her fourteenth
birthday.
Fred Whitney was up from White
River Junction Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. r. Cummings of
White River Junction, and Forrest
Gilman of Windsor were among the
holiday visitors here.
Forrest Nichols who is at present
located at Billcrca, Mass, was at
home Thursday, returning Friday.
DR.. Kidder was one of the exam
ming board of the Dartmouth Medi-
cal college graduating class, two
members being appointed by the
Vermont and two by the New
Hampshire State Medical Societies.
a new plate glass was put into
one of E. X. Stacks windows in
Whitcomb's block Friday, in place
of one broken Thanksgiving day.
a whist club was formed at 4
meeting held at the College Hill
House Tuesday even ing, where it
will meet every two weeks during
the winter, beginning Friday, Dec.
E. Mr.. F. w. Howcs, Mr.. A. b.
Morgan and Mrs. f. II. Gillingham
We're appointed committee to make
all arrangements.
Harry A. Durham and Perry
were in Bethel Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. b. Merrill spent
Thanksgiving with their son John
at Springfield. Mass, at whose
home Miss May Merrill has been
guest for several days.
Capt. Elton \. Smith is in Savan-
nah for few weeks.
The Woodstock Ice Supply COM
pany at its annual meeting last week
reelected the old board of directors
and officers. \ dividend of 5 per
cent was declared, payable Jan. /.
Miss May l.. Washburn has re-
turned from Lebanon, \. II.
S. ID. Sayward and daughter of
Skowhegan, Maine, and J. "A. Fol-
lansbee of Springfield, Mass, broth
er of Mrs. Sayward, spent Thanks
giving with Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
Sayward.
Mrs. II. III. Daniels visited in
llartland last week.
Wilson 4 Boyce's delivery wagon
was damaged a little in runaway
Tuesday morning. The horse ran
from Miss Haskell's house. where
he was left alone for a moment,
across the middle bridge and into
the square. Here the runaway wa,
stopped after the wagon had struck
the fountain and tipped over.
The new motor in Sayward's shop
was set going Tuesday, there being
plenty of power to run, all the ma
chinery at once.
John Fuller has returned from a
trip through New York state.
n dancing party of about fifty
gathered at the Inn Thursday even
ing, the pleasant affair being ar
ranged by the ladies'. ]. r. Muir
dock, violin, Miss Luna Mae Howes,
piano, and William Billings of Hart
land, cornet, furnished music.
There was dance at the band
room in the engine house Thanks
giving evening.
High water of Wednesday night
swept away the temporary bridge at
West Lebanon, also carrying off
a sp>h of the new structure, and
tipping over the engine in use there.
Panther Seen on Long Hill.
A panther is said to have been
seen near Noah Woods place on the
edge of Reading, about seven miles
from here, Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Woods son Walter was out
looking after his rabbit traps when
he stirred up the animal in the bush
es. He fired at it twice, first giving
it Il charge IN the rear, then as the
beast turned he shot again. The
panther was apparently not much
hurt, and letting out screech it dis
appeared. Young Wood immedi-
ately went for help, intending to
pursue the panther. n couple of
panthcrs were recently seen near
Bethel. it is reported, and this may
be one of the same pair.