The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-01-29

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Several from here attended the concert
given by the Shepard Family at Plainield
last Saturday night.
George Pierce, @. j. Ainsworth, 9. A
Wilbur and o. W. Gurnsey went on fish
ing trip last week to the ponds in Craftsbury
and Albany, bringing home good supply
Of fish.
The newly. elected officers for the Sunday.
school are: A. Dwinell, superintendent
Mary A. Dwinell, assistant superintendent
Charley Balentine seer stary; g. r. Dwinell
treasurer. The teachers are G. r. Dwinell,
Inez Pearce, ID. B. Dwinell and Ola Leonard.
There is to be progressive whist party at
Levison * Lambs Hall next Friday evening
from 7: 80 to 10: 80 o'clock. A Whist Club
has been organz ID, with Ivan Gray, presi.
dent; Ola Leonard, secretary; H. W. Bull
lock, treasurer; Mrs. II. w. Bullock, Mrs.
G. r. Dwinell and 1. M. Pearce, directors.
Chelsea.
Lyman Denison and Mrs. j. II. Griffin are
seriously ill.
W, H. Watkins has gone to Topsham,
having obtained work In the creamery there,
and his family will soon follow.
p J. Little has been appointed admins
traitor OF the estate Of the late q. p. Stet ems,
and will sell the farm and personal effects
at auction at an early day.
The Chelsea Dramatic Club will bring out
the play, "Placor Gold, or How Uncle
Nathan Lost His Farm" at Town Hall on
the 10 h and IA h of February.
Carlos L. Russell of Norwich, a former
resident of Chelsea, has completed the pur-
chase of G. NJ. Halls farm, paying $500
therefor. He will remove here about the
first of April.
Rev. DIR. William H. Davis, pastor of the
First Congregational church of Detroit. a
native Of Chelsea, has accepted a call to the
pastorate OF Elliot Church in Newton, Mass
He will close his work in Detroit early next
month, and will begin at Newton about the
first Of April taking some time for much
needed rest
The Sarah P. Bacon Benevolent Society
OF the Congregational church has chosen the
following officers for the ensuing year
President, Mrs. 8. w. Sherman; vice.
president, Mrs. S. +. Dearborn; secretary,
Mrs p. d. Com tock treasurer, Mrs. L. ID.
Stow; directresses, Mrs. G. V. Powers, Mrs.
G. o. Barnes and Mrs. L. M. Densmore
The vulture Engine Company has reor-
ganized. Following are the officers: Fore
man, Alonzo Noyes; first assistant, R. w.
Allen; second assistant, Henry CLARK;
treasurer, G. S. Emerv; clerk, III. X. Oar.
lirg; steward, K o. Tracy; suction hose.
men, James Hosking, Jr, 7. G. Dearborn,
B. 81; Adams, Jr.. Fl. F. Bryant and W. FL.
Dearborn: leading hosemen, f. 1. Whitney,
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Densmore and 5. N Goss.
The quarterly conference of the Methodist
church held its annual session on Monday
evening of last week. The following stew
ards for the year ensuing were appointed
I. p. Moore, II. W. Dearborn, Benson San
born, Mrs. V. M. Allen, Luvia G. Hatch, P.
j. Little, Dana Allen, o. B. Copeland, F.
F. Monkey. II T Walker, A. L. Sprague.
L. G Aldrich, e o. Bicknell. AS delegate
TO the lay electoral conference, to meet at
Barre in the spring, H. w. Dearborn was
chosen.
West Corinth.
Cora Mcguire has been sick the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Wheeler of Peacham
visited friends here last week
A few from this place attended the Farm
ers' Institute at Vershire last Thursday and
Friday.
The stage came from Bradford to this
place on runners last Saturday-the first
time this winter.
Mrs. Harriet Hanson, an elderly lady,
who has been stopping with Mrs. Mary
Hanson, is quite sick.
Charles Buffers and wife have gone to
Lowell Mass, for the winter. Mr.. Buffers
went for medical treatment. His son,
George, remains at home, and Albert Hoyt
is stopping with him.
Corinth Corner.
Mrs Alonzo Spear is very sick with pneu-
monia.
F. p Eaton, who has been very sick, Is
reported better.
The next weekly sociable will be held at
Cooksville Hall this wednesday, evening.
Rev. Mr. Averill OF Barre supplied the
pulpit here last Sunday in exchange with
the pastor.
Several from this part of the town at
tended the Farmers Institute at Vershire
last week Thursday and Friday.
South Duxbury.
Mrs. Fl. j. Parcher, who has been quite
i'll for several days, threatened with con
gestion of one lung. is some better.
Quite number are very poorly in health
on account Of colds-especially Mother
Louzell and some of Mr.. and Mrs. Duane
Bruce's family.
The fourth quarterly communion service
was held in the Congregational church last
Sunday, when three adults presented them
selves for baptism and united with the
church. The pastor OBLIGATED. A good de.
gree Of prosperity prevails in all depart
ments of this church.
East Montpelier.
The stone business will start next Mon.
day, after shutdown of six weeks.
The carpenters have finished work on the
hotel. 1t will be ready for occupancy in a
few weeks.
The grip is quite prevalent. Among
those confined to the house are Clark Sibey
and Dea. A. A. Clark.
Rev. Joseph f. Cobb will preach in the
Brick church next Sunday morning al
10:45 o'clock. Subject, 1.-THE Early
Church" The communion service will fol
low the sermon.
A Buds OF Promise +" social will be helt
at the Hall Tuesday evening, February 4
All are requested to bring the earlies
picture of themselves which they poss, S.
a baby picture, If possible; also bring games
, Admission, ten cents; children under
twelve, free.
North Montpelier.
Miss Bertha #. Nye visited with relatives
| in Barre last week and this.
There was quite good turnout from thi
village to the old folks dance at the Eas
Village last week.
Rev. Josenh #. Cobb will preach mex
Sunday afternoon at half past one. Sub
| ject, "The Early Church"
John Coffran, an old resident of Calais
died Monday morning. His funeral il to b.
from his late home this afternoon
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