The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-09-30
Waterbury Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Thompson of Clare
mont, N. H., were the guests Of j. j. Colby
last Friday
The Harrington Concert Company gave a
pleasing entertainment at the opera house
last Friday evening.
Rev. A. w. Wild of Elizabethtown, N.
Y, is expected to preach at the Congrega-
tional church next Sunday.
"Lost in London " is the play that will
be presented at the opera house this even
ing by Newton Beers and his popular COM
edy company.
Allen Bohonon and Miss Mamie Carey of
Fayston were united in marriage last We'd
nesday, the ceremony taking place in St.
Andrews church.
The hour for holding the Thursday even
ing prayer at both houses of worship has
been changed from half past seven to seven
o'clock. The Epworth League services at
the Methodist church will be held at six
o'clock Sunday evening, with preaching at
seven.
Edwin A. Dumas died Sunday afternoon,
aged sixty-eight years. He was born in
Waitsield and resided there until about ten
years ago, when he came to Waterbury and
engaged in manufacturing at Colbyville.
He leaves a wife and two sons-George of
this place and Fred OF New Bedford, Mass.
Mr.. Dumas was good citizen, kind
neighbor, and greatlylrespected by all who
knew him. His funeral took place Tuesday
noon Rev. j. Edward Wright of Mont
pelier officiating, assisted by Elder Tabor.
There was large attendance at the viii
lage meeting, held last Thursday evening,
and, with few exceptions, a spirit was mani
tested showing a willingness to do what
seemed best for all regarding the manage
ment of our new water-works. The con-
tractor, Mr. Taylor, having completed his
work, the water committee accepted the
"a a a.
port was submitted by them, which was
unanimously adopted, and vote of thanks
for the faithful and able manner in which
they have performed their duties was
passed. A discussion of various plans for
raising money to pay interest and running
expenses brought to the surface scheme
which met the approval OF large majority
of voters, and it was adopted. 1t fixes a
schedule of rates for the use of water that
will not burden any one. The superintend-
ence of the water-works was placed in
charge of G. d. Robinson, who is thoroughly
competent to assume the responsibility, and
all may rest assured that the work under
him will be properly done. The village
trustees were directed to purchase all ma
terial necessary for the introduction of the
water, to be indicated by the superintend-
emit. All connections with the water mains
and supply pipes to the street line shall be
put in by the village. Those desiring water
can employ any person they desire to fur
nish and lay the pipes from the street to
their houses. but all pipes and fixtures must
be examined and approved by the superin-
tendent OF water board, before water is
supplied to them. Application blanks for
those wishing to take the water will be
ready soon. The village trustees were di-
rected to purchase one thousand feet of fire
hose and extra MOBILES; also two hose carts.
Harry Holton was taken suddenly i'll last
week. - Mrs. @. G. Cook is reported
TIL.
Palmer spent last Sunday at home from
school in Burlington. - DR.. and Mrs.
Leonard Graves returned to their home in
New York last Monday,