The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-19

Mr. and Mrs. d. W. Taft, who have been
visltlng IN town, returned TO their homo in
Boston this week. ="
Rev. Mr., Hazen of Mortified preaebed at
the church Sunday, when four persons
united with the church.
There is to be a lawn party for the benefit
Stewart next Monday evening.
Among the many visitors in town arc
Mrs, e. E. Andrews, Herbert Andrews and
iamily, and Forest BENJAMIN and wife M
Maiden, Mass, G. T. Crandall and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Currier and Mrs. Z. b.
Mrs. MDu' James a%a Maddsn q 81 philadelphis, and
Poison ivy, insect bites, bruises. scalds.
burns are quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure
w. H. Terrill &. Co.. Montpelier, vt.
West Berlin.
"Demopop" Campaign Speakers Bur.
Lesson OF st. Adams and Ballard OF Burlino-
ton enlightened the inhabitants on the ali.
yer question and antiquated Democratic
economy in the administration OF the affairs
OF Vermont at a Bryan and Sewall flag
raising at the granite works last Thursday
evening.
Rev, l.. P. Tucker OF Mortified spoke at
the Methodist church last Wednesday
evening, after which an Epworth League
Chapter was organized.
Mrs. Mary A. Gile Of Plainfeld is visiting
at w. b. Workings. - Mr.. Allen
Cooper of Springfield, Mass, visited at MIS-.
J,h. Hancock's last week. - Mrs. Hug
gins and daughter Jessie OF Windsor visited
at Ii. b. Ayers recently.
Bradford.
II. M. Dufur and Q. f. Smith were in
town last Monday on insurance business.
Mrs. j. FL. Alsop and a. L. Cutler OF
manchester, N. H., are stopping for a few
days at r. @. Martins.
Miss Mary Rice and her two sisters from
Leominster, Mass, are visiting their cousins,
Julia and Eva johnson.
The republican caucus nominated T. A.
Chase for representative and the democrats
have named Barron Hay.
Mrs. Marinda Bill, who is spending the
summer with her daughter, Mrs. n. g.,
McDuffee, fell and broke two bones in her
left wrist last Friday. She is under the care
OF Or. y. b. Wilson and seems to be doing
we'll.
The service at Bradford Center on Sum
day afternoon was ably conducted by j. G..
Norcross, assisted by others from Grace
church, in the absence of the pastor, who
had been requested to assist at the funeral
OF Dea. Sawyer at that hour.
There will be no service at Grace church
next Sunday morning. The people will
worship with the Congregational society,
Rev. Mr.. Barnard having returned from
his vacation. Sunday-school and other ser.
vices of the week will be held as usual.
Some from this town are thinking Of at
tending the c~amp-meeting at Lyndonville
this week. The railway has put the tickets
at a very low rate. Those in CHARGE at
Claremont Junction have also put out a
very attractive camp-meeting programme
and many ought to avail themselves of the
opportunity to attend.
Dea. j. Il. Sawyer, after a long illness,
passed away last Friday afternoon at the
home OF his sister, Mrs. Ellis McDuffee.
The funeral services, held on Sunday, were
conducted by Rev. II. T. Barnard, assisted
by Rev. f. w. Lewis. Mr.. Sawyer was
born in Bradford, November %, 1878. He
was much respected by all his neighbors
and friends.
A quiet wedding. took place at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Cove on
the South Plain Wednesday evening Of last
week, when their daughter, May, was
united with Mr.. Fred L. Cummings, the
efficient and popular clerk with Doe Broth
ers. Only a few of the nearest relatives
were invited, and the young couple left
immedi ately for a short %sojourn at the
"Owls Nest cottage, al Morey.
g. W: Chapman died at his cottage at
Lake Morey very suddenly last week We'd
nesday. The funeral services were held at
Haverhill, N. H., on Thursday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. j. W. Lees, former pastor
OF the Congregational society. Mr.. Chap
man was president of Bradford Savings
Bank and Trust Company for a long time,
and will be greatly missed in that capacity.
The people of Bradford extend their sincere
sympathy to the bereaved widow in her
hour OF trouble.
At Grace church, Sunday morning, a
large audience greeted Rev. DR.. Frost, a
former pastor of that church. He was APP
p~arently at his best, and gave a sermon that
amply repaid those present for coming.
HIS theme was TIL New Earth" and in
his portrayal OF the transformations being
wrought by the gospel it was evident that
he had given the subject no mere superb.
cial study. 1t was a discourse to compel
thought on the part of its hearers, and one
that will long be remembered BY those
who were privileged to listen to its delivery
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Martin celebrated the
twenty-ffth anniversary Of their marriage
on Wednesday evening of last week.
About 125 Of their friends and relatives
were present. On the lawn a large tent
was pitched for the occasion. Prayer was
offered by Rev. F. w. Lewis, followed by
from Lyman j. Heath, rendering
the best wishes OF their friends, and in be.
half OF them presenting Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
TIN with a number Of beautiful presents.
among tue gifts were two easy chairs from
Washburn Post, G.. A. R., of which Mr..
Martin is a member; some articles of linen,
and silver teaspoons from Washburn Re-
lief Corps, and many others, Of use and or
nament, from friends, n%eighbors and rela-
tives at home and elsewhere.
Bradford Center.
Corn promises a large yield.
Mrs. David Cunningham is very sick at
this writing.
Mr.. Lewis did not preach last Sunday as
being called away to conduct a
service. John Norcross led the
meeting. There was a full house in spite
)f the lain.
Mrs. Getchell has moved back to her
lome. She is in poor health. - Charles
doyt OF Bethlehem, N. H., has been visit
ng Walter Wright.
BrookfieId.
A republican rally will be held here on
Tuesday, August %, at two o'clock P. NJ.
A. Lord, Esq, Of Montpelier, and
Hon. Lavant M. Read of Bellows Falls will
addresses. Republicans and prohi-
democrats, populists-all are in
'ited. Hear what these speakers have to
ay, and then go " make up your mind"
Cabot.
Rev. Mr.. Parker of India did not speak in
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