The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-08
Waterbury.

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sluggish liver. W. K. Terrill & Co., Mont
pelier, Vt.
Waterbury.
The reception given Rev. and Mrs. w.
M. Newton at the church parlors last Fri
day evening, by members OF this church
and many other friends, was a pleasant oc-
casion and greatly enjoyed by all.
The first quarterly conference of the
Methodist church will be held next Satur-
day evening at seven o'clock. Presiding
Elder Sherburne will be present, and will
conduct communion services Sunday morn
ing.
News has been received of the sudden
death Of Mr., p, w. Thomas at his home in
Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr.. Thomas was
formerly a resident of this village and will
be remembered by the older inhabitants.
He was sixty eight years of age.
A party, consisting of Rev. and Mrs. A..
j. Covell, Professor Hopkins, Miss Fuller,
May Seabury and others, are to OCCUPY a
cottage at Cedar Beach during the coming
two or three weeks. Mr.. Covell left yester-
day for Mount Mansfield, and will proceed
on Friday, via Underhill, to join the camp
ers at Cedar Beach.
No morning services are expected at the
Congregational church until August 2, when
Mr.. Covell is to return from his vacation.
The Junior Society Of Christian Endeavor
meetings will be suspended during this
month. SUNDAY SCHOOL ana the Young
Peoples Society Of Christian Endeavor SER
vices will be held as usual,
j. j. Eagan Of Montpelier, state chief
ranger OF the Catholic Order of Foresters,
addressed a meeting at Moretown last Sun
day in the interest of that order. Twelve
names were secured. Mr.. Eagan will adj
dress the Catholic young men at Waterbury
next Sunday, after which a court will be
organized. The twelve young men from
Moretown will join the Waterbury court,
and from the two parishes it is expected
that a flourishing society can be organized.
Excursions to the summit of Cancels
Hump last week seemed to be the order of
the day. No less than six parties, number
ing nearly seventy-ive persons, made the
ascent. The prolonged dry weather de-
prived them of a clear atmosphere, but at
times during the first part of the week very
fine views could be obtained. The ~favorite
route to the summit is by way Of North
Duxbury to Durkeeville, over three miles
of good carriage road, making an elevation
of 700 feet. From there the journey must
be made on foot, following a simple trail.
j. A. Durkee & Son will welcome you, care
for your teams and render all necessary
assistance. If you desire to camp over
night, they will provide a tent, pack horse
and guide. if wanted.
Mrs. Caverly of New York is spend
ing a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Z. Wyman. Mrs. Caverly will be pleas
antly remembered by many as a former
teacher at Montpelier Seminary. - Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Brown are spending a few
days fishing, previous to establishing camp
at Highgate Springs. - Rev, +. X.
Graves and wife are expected next week,
en- route for camp at Highgate Springs.
- w. b. Clark, Ned Wells and Arva
Smith are enjoying a bicycle outing Of a
week to Newport, VT, returning by way of
St. Johnsbury. - Miss Martha Parker
arrived from Boston on Saturday and will
enjoy her vacation of three weeks at home.
- Fred Somerville and Henry Fuller
ton left yesterday for Shelburn Bay, fully
equipped for a few days of lamp life. -
Miss Bessie Haines has returned to her
duties in New York, after a pleasant visit
at home.
You'll use a third less soap by using
Harmless" 1t is heavy-bodied.
Waterbury Center.
Fred G. Smith, after a brief visit here, has
returned to his business in Minneapolis.
- Miss Ivy Smal.ey has closed another
term of school in Orange and is now at
home. - Miss Mary N. Cressey visited
in Middlesex last week, returning home on
Monday. - Seymour Sheldon is moving
from the place he recently sold to B. Bar
rett, into the tenement house of B. G.
Hutchins, and Mrs. Noble is moving into
the house vacated by Sheldon.
GREEN MOUNTAIN SEMINARY.
A number of summer boarders are ex-
pected to arrive at the Green Mountain
Lodge during the next two months.
All students who desire to enter the
school next fall, or make arrangements for
boarding, are requested to make applica-
ton to Rev. II. M. Buker, A. NJ, principal,
Waterbury Center, Vt.
Extensive repairs will be made in the
Seminary building during the summer va
cation. Additions to the library and to the
laboratory are needed, and their removal
to more convenient rooms is contemplated.
Last Thursday evening a number of the
students and former graduates of the Sem
! mary, together with their lady friends, as
sembled once more at Seminary Hall to en-
joy a social time. During the promenade
refreshments, consisting of ice-cream, cake
and lemonade, were served, and the young
people departed for their homes at a season.
able hour, well pleased with the entertain
ment. Professor Charles Stone and Miss
Mary e, Clarke, teachers in Goddard Semi
nary, were present, and were heartily well
coined by their former pupils.
Rev. f. M. Buker, A. NJ, the new princi-
pal of the Seminary is at work on the cat
alogue soon to be issued. Principal Buker
is no stranger to our people, having taught
in this institution seven years ago. Grad
uated from Bates College with high honors,
Mr.. Buker enters upon his duties fortified
by the confidence of the community and en-
joying the esteem and affection of the stu
dents. He will be assisted by an able corps
of teachers for the coming year, and every
thing will be done to increase the useful
ness and influence of the school under his
able and judicious leadership.
Woodbury.,
A meeting of the official board of the
Methodist church is called for next Thurs
day evening.
Henry Ross celebrated the Fourth with
right good will. A bouncing boy was the
cause of the jolliication.
On account of illness, Mr.. G.. w. Foster
will not be able to resume his private les
Sons until Thursday Of next week.
Mrs. A. B. Corthell and family of Prov
idence, r. l., are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G.. W. Foster. She will remain
until the first of September.
Mr.. Holden, who has recently bought the
Woodbury. Granite Company's quarry,
proposes to begin active operations not
later than August l. He will Employ not
less than twenty-five men.
PASS the good word along the line. Piles
can be quickly cured without any operation