The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11

Plainfield.
Rev. j. Edward Farrow lectured on "Odd
| Fellowship" at Yves on last night at the
| dedication OF new hall.
Francis Batchelder and Mr. Snyder were
| in town last week to have a talk with the
! farmers in relation to affairs of the creamery
| station here.
The school. house has been undergoing
much-needed repairs, and the school board
propose to keep at 1t till 1t is in good condi-
| ton for the winter.
Allen g. Ferrip, formerly Of this place,
has accepted call from the Congre gational
church at Blandford, Mass, commencing
his labors February I.
The next lecture Of the course will be
given in the Methodist church on Saturday
next by Rev j. Edward Farrow, on
Astronomy" brilliantly illustrated,
The fair, held in the Methodist vestry by
the Ladies' Aid, was a great success. The
sale Of the articles and refreshments Melted
tn > society over $50 The dishes for the
supper were kindly loaned by Perrin &
Cutler
There will be social at Arthur Lanes
to morrow (Thursday) evening. Refresh.
ments will be served, and there will be q
short programme, sisting of vocal and
instrumental music, reading, etc. All are
cordially invited. Admission, ten cents.
A. N. Greeley is confined TO his bed and
Miss Gertrude is at home to assist in caring
for him. Bushrod Ayers and wife Of
Chicago are visiting in town for a few days.
- Henry Severance has moved to the
Allen Martin place. - Mrs. Charles
Jack was called to Montpelier, las, week.
by the sickness Of her sister. - Mrs
Fred Perrin is some better.
Roxbury.
There is to be Christmas tree at the
Congregational church.
Mrs. Charles Howe and child are ill.,
Mrs. John Moffatt is attending them
Missing at George Roy's: A boy by the
name Of Thomas Hearney, and eight dollars
in money.
Flint & Van Deusen bought 100000 feet
of logs of Frank Griswold OF Randolph last
Thursday.
G. j. BarDham intends to build mill on
his new lumber lot He expects to cut out
large quantity OF lumber this winter.
East Roxbury.
ID. l.. Buck has been at work for Ed.
Howes in Mortified the past week.
The school in the Bowman district opened
last Monday, with Mary Tracy from Ran
doph as teacher.
Andrew Ladd is getting the lumber ready
to build house next spring on the place
where his brother lives.
John Verge has been in Brook field help
ing A. l.. Rich for a few days, the latter
suffering from cut in his foot
Mrs. Jason freeman aud her grandson
have gone to Worcester, Mass, to remain
several weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
William Spooner.
West Topsham.
F. E. Collins gave talk in the church
last Sunday afternoon on Christian Work
n nj
Edwin G. Dockham, resident OF Worces-
ter, Mass, was in town last week visiting
the scenes OF his childhood, staying with his
cousin, Mrs. P A. Newton.
III. M. Dufur OF Montpelier, agent for the
Mutual Life Insurance Company, was in
town last week. Quite a number took adj
vantage of the opportunity and had their
lives insured.
Thetford Center,
A goodly number attended the Wednes-
day evening meeting.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold a social
at the parsonage on Thursday afternoon.
We are glad to welcome Miss Many Sim
ons. again, as we appreciate her assistance
in the choir.
The funeral of Mrs. David Cummings was
held at the Methodist church on Tuesday,
Rev. " S. McDuffee officiating.
Singing rehearsal at S. NJ Gleason's on
Saturday evening, December IA, under the
direction of William Tucker,
The recital by the Misses Jones and CAT
field was well attended. The entertain
ment had the charm of novelty.
Mrs. Mary Moss, Mrs. Nellie Lucas and
Ira Stowell, we are sorry to say, do lot i'm
prove in health as fast as all could wish.
j. G. Tewksbury has an auction Deem
Der II. Mr.. and Mrs. Tewksbury in
n winter "
rison at Exeter, N III. All wish them a
pleasant visit.
DR.. Richardson and wife made short
call on their uncle, G. w. Richardson. DIR.
Richardson is often called to this place for
veterinary counsel. All have implicit con-
fidence in his skill and experience
Post Mills.
Born, November "a a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Gilman Bacon of Highland Ave-
nue..
The public schools began December Q,
with Miss Allen as teacher at the Main
street and Miss Merrill at the Lake street
school.
On the evening OF December Grand
Master G. A. Perry of Readsboro, assisted
by Naomi Rebekah Degree staff of Brad
ford instituted Esther Rebekah Degree
Lodge, 1 o. o. F., No 20, with fifteen
charter members. After the institution.
the degree was conferred on hfteen Candl-
dates by Naomi Degree staff in the beauti-
| fed form. After the exercises the company
was invited to Unity Hall, where a fine
collation. was served This new lodge starts
out under very suspicious circumstances,
having thirty members.
Fred G. Turner has returned from his
trip to Montague City, Mass, and Mrs
Addie r. Davis from Boston, Mass. -
Miss May Harlow after short visit at her
home, has returned to Craftsbury. -
Harvey Batchelder has moved into his
house, recently purchased, on South Lake
street. - Arthur Waterman and his
sister were called to Peacham last week by
the death Of their uncle - Mrs George
W. Comstock has gone to Lynn, Mass, for
the winter. Miss Esther b. Douglas
is visiting her brother Arthur at Norwich
- Mrs. Horsington and daughter Of
Boston, Mass, are visiting Mrs. E. E. Smith
Waitsfield.
James Blair from Granville is at work IL
the blacksmith shop of w. w McAllister.
The Ladies' Aid Society met with Mr.. anG
Mrs. f. A. Bragg last Wednesday afternoon
II. p. Stoddard, who was badly injured
in the woods few days ago, is slowly gain