The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-02-26
books to mako them of great value to the


community.
The dedication Of the Good Tenn plars'
Hall, Friday night, was an event Of much
local Significance. The society Ia now
twenty-three years old, but has never be-
fore owned hall. 1t now has a hall Of
generous proportions and central location.
Addresses we're made by 9. ID. Edgerton,
ESQ, Rev. ". 8. Hazen, ID. D., Hon. Frank
Plumley, Rev. l.. p. Tucker and Rev. Mr..
DOwney.
The body OF George Marsh, who died re-
Gently under such suspicious circumstances,
was disinterred last week and an autopsy
was held. DR.. Linsley Of Burlington con-
Quoted the examination. As no cause for
death was found, the stomach and other
parts we're taken to Burlington for further
analysis. 1t 10 believed by those acquainted
with the facts that death was caused by
poison. Circumstances tend TO strengthen
this belief.
Gouldsville.
Mrs. Eta Clough is visiting at Thomas
Cooper's.
Several teams are drawing stone for the
new church.
Miss Mary K. Jacobs went to Proctor,
Saturday, for short visit
The Good Templars intend to visit the
Barre lodge, Saturday night, II the weather
will permit.
MIS-. CnATlbb w mas D66n BlCK,
but Is improving. Miss Belle Heath and
Mrs. Julia Smith are also sick. Mrs. George
W. Cass is better.
j. l.. Greenwood and W. P. Springer are
at work for the Gouldsville Granite Com.
pany. Pat Broughall, Henry Emmons and
Will Stevens finished work last week.
Orange.
Mrs. A. R. Nelson is slowly recovering
Do Dtal,. l.. s.I~ AL
heart difficulty and nervousness.
Mrs. Charles Wood is i'll with the grip.
Luther Guild Of Coventry was re.
Gently in town.
East Orange.
Mrs. George Rice and daughter of West
Topsham were in town last Wednesday.
Archie Button has engaged to work for
P. s. Crofts Of Bradford the coming season.
There is to be social and literary enter
tainment this "wednesday evening at the
vestry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Coleman Of West
Berlin we're guests of G. W. Coleman, his
uncle, last week.
Miss Edith Davis entertained few lady
friends last Wednesday, her sixteenth birth
day anniversary.
West Topsham and now of Barre, was the
guest of Mrs. E. G, Colby last Wednesday,
and Mrs. Charles Page Of East COripth on
Saturday and Sunday.
Plainfeld.
Quarterly meeting at the Methodist
church next Sunday.
Regular communication Of Wyoming
Lodge. F. and A. NJ, this week.
Rev. Mr.. Grisbr ook begins his lsbors with
the Congregational church on Sunday next.
Rev. l.. r. Fortney was recently called to
Williston to christen the little child Of q
former parishioner.
H. Remission has his new gasoline engine
in place in Sanborn's shop, and the ma
chinery nearly ready to run.
The Methodist pastor is arranging for IL
Illustrated sermons and hymns, to be given
during Sunday evenings in March.
Rev. L. f. Fortney was called to attend
the funeral OF "Aunt Ruth" Merritt last
week Wednesday, in the church at East
Calais.
The quarterly meeting will be held in the
Methodist church next Sunday morning.
Rev. j. e. Farrow will preach. Rev.
Joseph Hamilton Is expected to preach in
the evening.
A photograph social was held by the Ep-
worth League at Rev. j. Edward FarrOw's,
Saturday evening, which was well attended,
and an njoyable evening was spent by the
young people.
About thirty attended the oyster supper
of the Methodist society, last Thursday, at
Shorey's dining-hall. The dishes were
kindly furnished by #. Perrin and the
silverware by N. Hamel. The receipts
were about 500.
There was a social gathering at Dea. 8.
B. Gales on Thursday evening of last week,
on the occasion Of his eightieth birthday.
Among those present were Lyman Gale,
eighty mine years old, and two nieces OF
Barre, e. w. Dodge, wife and son OF Ber-
lin, and Bert Gale Of Montpelier.
Miss Hattie, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
T. Batchelder Of this place, left the parental
for her prospective home Wednesday morn
ing, February ~, and was met at Ryegate
by Will A. Brown, who accompanied her
to the residence of his friend, Mrs. Shattuck,
formerly of St. Johnsbury but now of NAL
den, Mass, where, on Thursday evening. the
two were united in marriage by Rev Ray
mond p. Walker On the following evening
areception was given them by Mrs. Shat
tuck, when Mr.. and Mrs. Brown were made
the recipients OF many good wishes and val
liable presents, including a sum Of money
from their newly found friends. Mr.. and
Mrs Brown will be missed here by their
many friends, whose best wishes will accom-
pany them through life's journey.
George Bolts little boy, Fred, ran into
the fence, last Saturday, while coasting, and
severely Spraln6u nlb dukl6 - OOuu
Foss has 80 far recovered as to be out on the
street. Clinton Cutler is in Boston
this week. - B. Taft and wife OF
Burlington visited with NJ A. Vincent last
week.
Randolph Center.
Fred Hodges is home from business
college in Burlington.
Miss Georgia Buck is home from her
school work at Island Pond, but expects tC
return soon to the same place.
The body OF Mr.. Lancaster, who formerly
lived near Orlando Morse's, but more re-
Gently at East Bethel, was brought here fol
bn ,ial on Friday.
The district schools closed on Friday
Miss Vose was the recipient of a souvenir
spoon and Miss Metcalf received silvel
vase from the scholars.
j. B. Adams and family went to Pos
Mills on Saturday, to be present at thu
tenth anniversary OF the marriage of hi
brother, Clinton A. Adams.
The Normal School is proud Of its new
piano, the gift Of Jason Bailey OF Boston,
| former student. 1t will be dedicated will
a piano recital this "wednesday evening.
Last week Melvin, Jr., and his brothe
| Fred. were sent for to meet the body O