The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-08-26

till the close OF the campaign on account OF
the unftness OF the town hall.
Professor Thomas and wife arrived last
week and have gone to housekeeping in
Frank Taylor's house.
The republican rally was largely attended.
The speeches were by A, Dqnnett OF ST.
Johnsbury aud General p. j. Conlan of
Boston, with A, j. Markham as singer.
Marshfleld.
G.& II. Wooster have been ordered by
the state to dig up and burn the cattle that
they have buried.
One hundred and twenty tickets were
sold at this station last Friday for the excur-
sion and the Barre fair.
Flora and Susie Atkins OF Cabot stopped
with Mrs. Flora A. Edison, Saturday night
on their way home from Plaintield.
Ralph Dewey broke his leg while playing
ball on d. II. Loveland's meadow last week.
He was taken to Plainfeld, whore his
mother is visiting.
e. w. Pitkin was working on the grist-
mill dam, the other day, when he slipped
on the apron and fell about twelve feet,
tanning him somewhat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison L. Spencer, with
Misses frankie Kent and Anna Burnham,
have been for a carriage drive the past
week through the northern part Of the state
as far as Derby, enjoying the trip very much.
Both parties have had their caucuses,
nominated candidates for town representa-
field. The republicans have nominated b.
b. Martin, Jr., and the democrats e. W.
Gilman. Now, if you want to vote you
must see to it that your name is on the
checklist. The board of civil authority will
be In session next Saturday, August 90,
from one o'clock P. NJ until midnight to
revise the checklist. If you wish to vote,
you mast get there.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. " Spencer were greatly
surprised, one evening last week, on ar
irving at their home, Shady Dell, from
| Woodbury., where they had been spending
the day, to find their lawn lighted up by
their friends aud neighbors for the purpose
| of witnessing the blossoming OF Night
| Blooming Cereus. 1t was beautiful sight
| to those who had never seen one, and there
were many corners until late hour The
| blossom measured eleven inches at eleven
| o'clock. Mrs. Spencer has also very fine
lily, which has had eight blossoms. 1t is,
! we think, equal in fragrance, il not supe-
rior, to the Night Blooming Cereus.
g. w. Cole was in Burlington last week,
- DR.. Packer has returned to his
home in Lowell, Mass. - Edwin Gid
den is visiting his brother in this place.
- Mrs. Carrie CLARK Wallace of Min
| nesota, former resident of this town, is
visiting her old home and friends -
| Mrs. Miriam G. Gray of Cambridge, Mass
is visiting at Ira Bemis'. G. 9. Bent
and his niece, Mary Goodell, are visiting in
Massachusetts.
Ross ensilage cutters can be seen at the
store of Barrows & Peck, Montpelier.
Middlesex.
The Unitarian Ladies' Aid will hold a
sociable at Mrs. Rufus Leland's to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Daniels returned
from their visit in northern Vermont on
Monday
Mrs. Charles E. Hecklinger and Mrs
William Spear of New York City returned
! to their homes on Monday.
The Unitarian Ladies' Aid held a picnic
in the sugar orchard on Bert Chamberlain
| farm last Friday afternoon, which was well
enjoyed.
The Sunday-school children of the Meth
odist society held an enjoyable picnic al
Bolton falls last Thursday, attended by
about forty-two.
Mrs Rev. j. Harry Holden returned tc
Attleboro, Mass, last Saturday, with hel
two youngest children. Mr.. Holden will
| remain another week.
On Friday, John l.. futile of Montpelier
served attachment papers on the stock In
the store of H. l.. Root, which in conse-
quence has since been closed.
A paper is in circulation to obtain funds
with which to purchase flag to display
the republican sentiment in this town
| which, Judging by the looks of the paper
is pretty sound, and, for that matter, where
is it unsound this year?
A grand republican rally and fiag-rasinf
will be held in this village on Saturday
evening, August 20. Addresses will bt
made by Hon H. A. Huse and ex-Mayol
George w. Wing of Montpelier Subject
The Prevailing Epidemic of Free Silver
Let everybody come.
Next Tuesday will be the day of days
and, If both parties are not mistaken, eacf
will elect its nominee. Rumors are cur
rent Of a "split - in the republican faction
and by the help of a few populists, the
democrats hope to steal a march on the frs
ballot. Republicans of Middlesex, it is fo
you to win or not, as you will. Remember
the record, and, whoever the man, send {
republican, and not democrat, to Mont
pelier-" that ye shall not perish from the
earth"
There was a social gathering of the de
scendants OF Sanford White, at the HON,
of Lucian White, last Tuesday, at which
four generations were represented. There
were relatives from New York city, Bur
lington and the immediate vicinity. Tn,
time was passed merrily, and light refresh
ments were served in the afternoon. San
ford White reared in this towu family o
thirteen children, only two of whom-Mrs
Samuel Higgins of St. Johnsbury and Lu
clan White of Midolesex-are now living.
THEORIES OF cure may be discussed a
length by physicians, but the sufferer
want quick relief. and One Minute Cougl
Cure will give it to them. A safe cure TO-
children. 1t is " the only harmless remed,
that produces immediate results" w. e
Terrill & Co., Montpelier, Vt.
Putnamsville.
9. @. Putnam, Jr., made business tril
to Boston last week. - William Culver
had his eve put out by stone thrown by
small boy, last Saturday. - Mr.. anC
Mrs. Richardson of Warren have been Wis
iting their daughter, Mrs, Herbert Brown
the past week. - Mrs. j. w. Dillon anC
daughter Grace of Barre are visiting at G
M. Whitney's. - Mrs Belle Brown il
quite ill 80 Ralph Putnam went to Bos
ton on Monday and from there to Onset, q
return with Miss Eula, who has been spend
ing her vacation there.
Moretown.
The mission at st. Patrick's church close,
, last Thursday evening.
Communion services were held at tn
Methodist church last Sunday.
Mrs, Bart Casey and baby are stopping
with Mrs. Casey's mother. Mrs. Mar