The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-09-23


Charles r. Underhill Of New York is to
assist the Young Peoples Christian Union,
connected with the Universalist church, in
presenting series Of monologues, the first
Of which will be brought out Thursday even
! ing. October 1. "Trip Van Winkle," David
l. Copperfield" and 1.-THE Rivals, " will be
| included in the series.
The WAroHMAN last week denied the re-
port that Charles Wales had skipped while
the charge against him for an attempt to
wreck Goddard Seminary with dynamite
was under investigation by the grand jury.
An associated press dispatch, sent out from
Montp, liei last Friday, repeated this false
rumor, which has not shadow of founda-
ton. Mr.. Wales is in Barre and will be
here when he is wanted.
Officers raided the Cascade House, last
week Monday, and found what they claimed
were fifty-ive bottles of lager beer e. l..
White was arrested for keeping the same.
The trial took place at the city court room
on Saturday before the following jury E.
@. French, Charles Rowland, b. w. Hooker,
f. w. jackson, e. M. Lyons and Harlie
Cutler The case was hard fought on both
sides, but the jury shortly returned a YER
dict of guilty, and fine of $50 and costs
imposed. Grand Juror Lapoint and Allen
Martin for the state; r. A. Hoar and g. ID.
Swasey for the respondent
The attendance was not 80 large as was
expected at the eighth annual session of the
Vermont Central Association of Baptists,
held in Barre last Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. Rev. p. @. Abbey was
elected chairman and Deacon g. E. Jones
secretary and treasurer. The address of
welcome, Tuesday evening, was delivered
by Rev. P. G. Abbey, pastor OF the local
Baptist church. Mrs. e. j. Cummings-Park
spoke of her work as missionary and
physician in India. Rev. Thomas Gull of
Brattleboro conducted the praise service on
Wednesday morning, and Rev III. A. Baker
nj hnd In nl
Rev. Thomas Gull and Rev. p. G. Abbey
spoke ON state convention work, followed
by general discussion. AT the afternoon
session, Rev. Henry Croker of Fairfax
read an interesting paper on Evangelistic
Work Among the Children During the
Early Days Of Vermont" An address on
this theme was also made by Rev j. 8.
Goodell of Essex Junction. The various
churches connected with the association
then made their reports. The closing ses-
sion was held Thursday forenoon. 1t was
voted to hold the next session at Randolph
in September, 1897. Rev. 7. Teller of
Groton was appointed to preach the SER
mon, and Rev. Seward Robson Of Randolph,
Rev. p. G. Abbey and Deacon G. e. Jones
were appointed a committee of arrange
ments. The following resolutions were
adopted; " Resolved, That the temperance
cause has still claims upon us for increasing
vigilance and fervent prayer and for wise
and courageous effort to prevent the youth
those who have fallen under the power of
strong drink and to enforce our prohibitory
law against the sale and use OF intoxicants;
that we reiterate our commentator of the
education and missionary organizations to
the increased consideration and support of
the churches and young peoples societies;
that we extend our approval to the efforts
of the national societies toward systematic
Christian beneficence And, whereas, Rev.
Seward Robson, pastor of the church in
Rnn nd lNh hna lnt6 do hi
work by sickness, be it resolved that we ex-
press our sympathy for Brother Robson
and wife in their aff1iction; that we pray for
his speedy recovery to health; that we
deeply regret any indications that necessi.
tate his removal from the state that the
thanks of the association be given to the
people Of Barre for their cordial welcome
and generous hospitality to the several
speakers who have contributed 80 fully to
the interest of the meeting"
YOU'LL use less of it-Harmess Soap.
East Barre.
l.. l. Cheney is having his block painted,
greatly improving its appearance.
W. A. Church has bought the teaming
| and express business of D. A. Bates, taking
possession on Monday.
Joseph Bianchi, of the firm of Bianchi
Brothers, is putting in the foundation for
his new house on the lot adjoining G. e.
| Wolcott's. His brother John will soon
erect house on his lot.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Hutchns were in
West Fairlee last week, returning on Sun
day. - B. f. Waterman was in North
field last week attending the fair. - e.
| w. Eastman was in town last week, looking
after his business here before his going away.
You'll use less of it-Harmless Soap.
South Barre.
Mrs. Henry Upton has returned from
Bradford in very poor health - Mrs.
A. w. Lane, Cassie Shores and the young
est child of Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchinson have
been sick for the past week. - The
youngest child of Joseph Parker died last
week. - The funeral of Mrs. Estabrooks
was held at the home of her son Johnson on
Saturday. - Mrs. M. G. Hooker and
Lester Hooker who have been visiting at
A. w. Lanes, go back this week to their
home in Washington, ID. @.
Berlin.
The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor will give sociable next Satur-
day evening at the Grange hall A hunt for
lost side-combs will be one of the features
of the evening. All young people are cor
daily invited.
Eighteen of Bradford's young ladies en-.
joyed a ride through Newbury, Haverhiil
and Piermont last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. R. Dearborn went to
Montpelier on Thursday for treatment by
DR.. Helmer. - Henry Porter has re-
turned from Iowa. - Lang Merrill
from Lowell, is visiting friends in town
- Harry Jenkins, Carrie Risley and
Fred Hadlock went to Hanover last Mon.
day to attend college. - Miss Della
Leonard is visiting Mrs. Morris at the
Lower Plain.
East Brookfield.
Among those who attended the fair al
Montreal last week were Fred Fl. West anG
wife and Walter Fullam of this place
George Newell, who has lived with w. w
Sprague during the last year. has gone tt
West Concord, n. H., his future home.
Mrs. L. r. Mallory OF East Montpelier il
here caring for her daughter, Mrs. W. w
Sprague, who is convalescing from serious
attack OF gastric fever.
John II. Huntley was lately called t
Barre on account OF the sudden death of
brother-in.law, Mr.. Conant of tn At city. III,
returned last Thursday night.
Mrs. Gertrude Jackson was visited las
week, by her brother, Hiram III. Bickford,
leading architect of Elmira, N. Y. -
Mira O. w Clark was called tn Williams