The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-12-30

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THOSE who are familiar with the "Old
Original Reading Club" of Montpelier will
remember that its earliest members were
Mrs. @. w. Willard, Mrs. George W. Reed.
Mrs. Hiram B. Cross, Mrs. Joel Foster and
Mrs. A. g. Brown. Since the death OF Mrs.
Willard, which occurred several years ago,
December 30 has been observed by the
surviving members as memorial day for
her, as that was the date of the last time she
met with the club. Mrs. Willard was very
active in organizing this club and was one
OF its most earnest supporters. The three
survivors-Mrs. Foster, Mrs Cross and Mrs.
Brown will meet this afternoon with Mrs.
Brown, and will hold exercises commemo-
rative OF Mrs. Willard and of her work.
STANDING room is now at premium in
the county court room, where the case OF
State against Charles Wales is on trial. To
| all appearances the larger part of the male
population OF Barre Is present, either as
| witnesses or spectators. The story OF the
trial thus far may be found elsewhere This
case has excited unusual interest, not only
| in Washington county but throughout the
| state, and the WATCHMAN will give its read
ers a full and accurate report OF the entire
trial. During the polling Of the jury Mon
| day afternoon another "straw" inciden-
tally foated to the surface. or the twenty
| three jurors examined two had read no
newspaper account Of the affair at the time
| it occurred last March, one had read re-
|
| Northfeld Netcs, one in the Granite City
| Leader three in the Free Press, three in the
Argus and twelve in the WATCHMAN.
NANCY HUBBELL, widow OF the late Pres
ton Trow, died on Tuesday at the home OF
Mrs. j. G. Farwell, her daughter, aged
seventy-nine years. Eight weeks ago Mrs.
Trow received a shock Of paralysis, and
week before her death received a second
shock, since which time she has been I'M
conscious. Deceased was born in Wolcott
in 1917. At the age of nineteen she was
married to Mr.. Trow, and came to Mont
pelier to live Mr.. Trow built the house on
Baldwin street where they lived many
years, and where she gathered about her
large circle of friends. The Christian
graces OF faith and love were beautifully
exemplifed in her life and character, and
her death will be sincerely incurred. Mrs.
Farwell is the only surviving child. Mr..
Trow died seventeen years ago, and since
the marriage Of her daughter to Mr.. Far
well, Mrs Trow has made her home with
her. Her funeral will be held on Thursday
afternoon at three o'clock from the resi-
dence of Mr. Farwel on State street, Rev.
j. Edward Wright officiating, and the burial
will be beside the remains of her husband
in Green Mount Cemetery.
CLIPPINGS from paper published in
jamestown, N. Y, were circulating around
Montpelier last week, in which it was
stated that Fred Lane, son of Edwin Lane
of this city and a former clerk in the store
of the Montpelier Hardware Company, had
been arrested at jamestown. for burglary
and that he was in Jail awaiting t. ial. A
representative of the WATCHMAN has been
shown two letters written by Justice H. c..
Kingsbury, Jr. of Westheld, N. Y, before
| whom Lanes case was brought. lie was
arrested for jumping board bill, the money
to pay the same and costs OF the suit was
sent from Montpelier, and young Lane was
released from custody No other charge
was preferred against him, and the James
town scribe was not in possession OF the
facts in the case The jamestown paper
also stated that Mrs. Lane attem pied sui
eide by taking laudanum, when her hus-
band was arrested, but that antldotes were
administered and her life was saved.
HARDLY hundred people witnessed the
finished presentation of Monbars," by
Robert Mantell and his we'll balanced sup
port at Blanchard Opera House, last We'd
nesday evening. l. was most inoppor-
tune time for this talented actor to make
his first appearance before Montpelier au-
dience inasmuch as two days before Christi
mas the people were too busy and per-
picked with yule-tide shopping to spare the
time or money. Those who stayed away,
however, missed finished. charming and
complete dramatic treat Mr.. Mantell, in
the title role, has thoroughly mastered his
art, he is of great personal attraciveness
and decided ability, and his acting is easy
and graceful. In "Monbars he portrays
has been roughly hewn out, and yet whose
soul is generous and honest. The drama
itself is deeply interesting, containing an
intricate plot, the outcome OF which Is un-
| forseen until the curtain drops for the last
time. 1t is to be hoped that Mr.. Mantell
will visit Montpelier again, when theater-
going people are not so busy, and when his
deserving troupe will receive proper recog
milton.
MONTPELIER merchants report only fair
Christmas trade, not as good generally as
last year This is attributed to the absence
of good sleighing, the extreme cold weather,
and scarcity Of money among the working
people, who are always good customers at
Christmas time, when work is abundant and
wages good. At the post-office the quantity
of mail handled was not as large as in some
former years. but Postmaster Sibley and
his able corps Of assistants were obliged to
work early and late all through the eek to
| handle the huge dray loads of sacks that
were dumped several times day at the
rear door Of the federal building Every
incoming mail was promptly worked, how
ever. no outward bound sacks were delayed,
and the carriers made their usual rounds,
loaded down like Jew pedlars. Surprising
ly few errors were made, and no losses OF
| any magnitude were reported. Henry w.
| Drew, the veteran manager OF the local ex-
press office, reports larger volume of bust
ness than last year, and the appearance OF
his office for several days last week bears
out his statement. Extra help was en-
ployed, and the huge truck loads of precious
packages brought by every train were
handled with but little delay. The hotels
were practically deserted by transient
guests, and the regular boarders were the
only ones to enjoy the good Christmas din
ners provided. The attendance at the
churches, as told in the story Of the day
elsewhere, was large, and many happy
family reunion was held.
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