The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-06-10
MONTPELIER AND VICINITY,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAeE.l

seating arrangements were admirably ar
ranged and conducted, and not the least
confusion or annoyance was experienced in
getting the large audience in its proper
place.
The funeral of Hon. W. @. Ferrin oo-
CURED last Thursday afternoon from the
residence OF O. III. Ferrin, his son, with
whom he had lived OF late. During the
hours Of the funeral all places Of business
were closed, out OF respect to deceased,
who had long been a prominent citizen Of
this city. Rev. j. Edward Wright was the
officiating clergyman, and the burial was in
the family lot in Green Mount Cemetery.
Mrs. W. p. Richardson of New York, Mrs.
II. G. Brigham Of Grand Rapids, Mich,
Albert W. and Charles II. Ferrin, his sur
rim was .born in lCroyden, N. H., July 10,
1918. He studied law with the late Luke
p. Poland at Worthwhile and in 1843, while
a resident Of Wolcott, was admitted to the
bar. He came to Montpelier in 1859 and
has ever since been resident of the cap
ital. He gave up lucrative law practice
in 1870 to accept the appointment OF state
auditor, position he held until 1876. He
served as treasurer OF the Montpelier Saw
ings Bank and Trust Company from the in
corporation of that institution until 1878,
when he was succeeded by A. w. Ferrin,
the present treasurer. Mr.. Ferrin was, for
twelve years, president OF the Union Mutual
Fire Insurance Company. Since 1890 he
has done no active work, and repeated
shocks OF paralysis during the past two
years have fastened his end. In the years
1864 and 1867 Mr.. Ferrin represented Mont
pelier in the state legislature. His reputa-
ton has always been stainless and his
memory will BIO fragrant in the years to
come.
The old landmark at Barre Junction
known as the Coffee House" was totally
destroyed by fire last Saturday. An alarm
tt1rn cd In, uhn off fnr r.ta
from box 81, in response to a telephone mes
sage from N. @. Tabor The hose carts
could be Of no service because of the alb
sence Of hydrants, and before the hand en-
CINE could be got at work the buildings
were in ruins. The firemen did good work,
however, in protecting property owned by
the Montpelier & Wells River railroad.
The wind was blowing from the west at
the time, thus saving from destruction the
buildings Of N. G. Tabor, directly opposite.
The house was occupied by G; Il. Thornton
and owned by D. w. Dudley, who esti-
mates the loss at $4,000. He was insured
for 1915. The fire originated around the
chimney, caused doubtless by it burning
out earlier in the morning, and when dis
covered was past checking with the appli-
ances at hand. Mr.. Thornton had time to
remove all his household goods and the
property loss was comparatively small, but
the destruction of these buildings wipes out
one of the earliest landmarks in the county.
The ell part was built in 1900. In 1925
Jacob Davis built the front part of the
chased by Fred Marsh and opened as
hotel, called the Coffee House." No par
ticular significance was attached to the
name, and 1t was never stopping-place
for stages, as stated by contemporary.
Mr.. Marsh run it as hotel, with indiffer-
emit success, for twelve or fifteen years. and
about the year 1S45 w. N. Peck purchased
it, and the property now owned by n. q.
Tabor. In 1858 Mr.. Peck sold it 10 Arthur
Daggett, who six years later sold it to
Lewis Durham. Mr.. Dudley, its present
owner, purchased it Of Mr.. Burnham. 1t
was one Of the first hotels, II not the first,
in northern Vermont, and in the palmy
days OF its prosperity was the scene Of many
distinguished and hilarious gathering. OF
late years it has degenerated into cheap
tenement-house.
The baccalaureate sermon before the
graduating class of the High School was de-
hvered in Trinity church last Sunday
morning by Rev. A. II. Webb, the pastor.
Tall ferns, with daisies and buttercups in
profusion, made bright the interior of the
edidoe. The class and faculty were seated
in the front pews and large congregation
filled the church. The musical programme
included a solo, "The Ninety and Nine"
faultessly rendered by Miss H. Julia Cross.
Mr.. Webb's text was from Proverbs iv:25-
Let thine eyes look right on" He referred
10 inc great mlbudko Iudt bJuuouuS Ollou
make in thinking they are through studying
when they are through school, when, in
fact, their life study is but just begun. He
said that building castles in the air is prac-
ticed by the most practical OF people. II
the castle Is worthy one, no matter II we
never succeed in building it. II the reality
does not come up to the imaginary picture,
that Is no cause for disbursement. Mr..
Webb eloquently enforced the idea that we
should not be satisfied with past or present
| attainments or achievements, and that
when one has found his or her mission in
life they should do it with their might, with
tact, push and principle, and " let their
eyes look right on" The thought that the
| future has richer rewards, honors and
| achievements than have ever yet been
known was forcibly elaborated. There are
avenues never yet known, calling for our
skill and attention. What is true in the
natural world is also true in the spiritual
realm. In addressing the graduating class,
Mr.. Webb urged them to let their lives be
measured by lofty thoughts and deeds,
rather than by years. In closing, he said
"Do your best in the grand battles Of life.
1t depends largely upon yourselves what
use you make of life. You carry with you
our best wishes and earnest prayers. Go
| forth to do the best you can, and may God
grant that in the years to come you may
bring honor and glory to the school that to-
day bids you reluctant goodbye but a
hearty God speed"
THE small hall in the Golden Fleece
building was not large enough to accommo-
date the voters who gathered there last
| Wednesday evening, when the City Coun-
Gil gave public hearing on the proposition
OF the Consolidated Lighting Company to
build an electric railroad in Montpelier
The meeting was called for the purpose OF
hearing any objections that might be urged
against such proposition, and to obtain, in
an informal way, the views of the tax pay,
ers for or against it. Mayor Stratton pre-
sided and all the aldermen except Mr.
Weston were present, as were j. 8. Pier
son and H. o. Kennedy of Burlington, who
are to furnish the capital to build the road
They were accompanied by Hon. w. r.
Dillingham;, their counsel. On the sug'
geston of T. w. Eagan the mayor read the
resolutions, giving an opportunity to dis
cuss any OF the twenty-one sections. j. IL
Senter, while in favor OF granting the fran
chise, strenuously objected to the section
that provides that the city shall pay one
half the expense of regarding or widening
any street, when this shall be necessary in
the construction of the road. II it was for
the benefit of the street railway company,