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

oiu woman VINO lived In shoe" The
principal parts were taken by Mrs. Hanni-
gan, as the Old Woman, and Walter W.
scott, as Santa Claus. Their costumes and Z.
acting were all that could be desired In
the back part OF the stage an old. fashioned
chimney and fireplace had been erected,
and when Santa CLAUS made his appear
ance through the fire place, with large
basket filed with good things for the chill
dren, the building seemed to be in danger
OF falling, 80 hearty was the applause. Two
christmas trees-one on each side OF the
stage-were filed with toys and useful
presents, which were distributed by Santa
Claus The music was furnished by Miss
Ellen Holden at the organ and c. r. W.
under the management Of Miss NJ. r.
Corbett, who deserves thanks for the pleas
ure given to both old and young.
CARD.-We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on fifty.cent
bottle OF Greene's Syrup Of Tar If it fails to
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove satsfac-
tory or no pay. We also refund the money
twenty-five cents) on box OF Neu Rol Pills
II they fail to cure your headache. r. g.
Huntington, Washington; K. A. Aims
worth, Williamstown; j. L. Dix, East
Barre.
Berlin.
Christmas was observed by the usual ex-
ercises and tree at the church.
Miss Dell Poor and Misses BERTHE and
Josie Perkins are attending school at Mont
pelier Seminary.
George Wiley fell last week, while work.
ing for E. j. Poor at Wiliamstown, and
was quite seriously injured.
The Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club
from Montpelier Seminary gave a concert
at Curriers' Hall on Monday evening. On
account Of the rain the attendance was very
small but it was much enjoyed by the few
who heard 1t.
West Berlin.
| Miss Corrie Streeter is home from Leba-
non, N. H., for the holidays.
Rev. Fl. A. Spencer of Montpelier preached
| at the Methodist church last Sunday.
after which he held a ga ,ramental service.
| The Berlin Granite Company, A. Bernas.
conf & Co.. has dissolved partnership. j.
Il. Hooker, having bought out the other
members Of the firm, will continue the
| business.
| Bradford.
Charles Kemp OF Bristol, N. H., is stop.
ping with his aunt, Mrs. William e. Gage,
| for few days.
Mrs. G. R. Craig and daughter Ruth are
sick, preventing them from taking their
intended trip to Boston.
At the annual meeting OF Naomi Rebekah
| Lodge the following officers were elected:
Annie e Lowd, N. G.. Ada L. Shaw, v. g..
Emma Kenyon, secretary; Emma Prescott
| treasurer.
Henry Bousha has sold his house, and
| land adjoining, to l.. M. ROBBIE of Piermont,
N. H. The Bousha family is soon to move
to Corinth, occupying the farm belonging to
the late Henry K. Hall.
Mrs. E. E. johnson died of pneumonia
last Wednesday. The funeral was at the
house on Friday. The family moved to the
| village about a year ago last spring. Mr..
johnson died OF the same disease. Their
| little daughter Louise, is to make her home
at R. Farnham's.
Miss Minnie Merrill died at her homo on
the Upper Plain, after a long and serious
illness. She leaves q father, mother and
brother to mourn her loss, and will also be-
missed greatly by all who were acquainted
with her. The funeral was held at the
house on Saturday last.
Brookfield.
The Masons will hold their district meet.
ing here on Tuesday, January A.
1t is rumored that William Abbott is to
take Merton Griswold's place in the High
School.
Miss Minnie l.. Clark pleasantly enter
tanned few of her friends with marsh.
mallow roast" last Friday evening
Will Buzzell broke through the ice,
but managed to escape with only cold
bath.
Mrs. Abigail Herrick, widow OF John Her.
rick, died Saturday, after lingering illness.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. G. 81.
Morse officiating.
Word is received from M. X Peck, who
went West for his health, that he ia i'm
proved and fuds employment with fruit
company OF st. Joseph Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Allis are the happy
parents of a daughter, born December %,
and Merton Chase is smiling over the ten
pound boy, born December q.
There was surprise party at the home Of
90, in honor Of Fred French. Members Of
the party presented him with gold watch
as a mark of their esteem
Mrs. Lazelle has rented house in Ran.
dolph. She will move there soon, so that
her daughter Clara may attend the Graded
School. There is to be an auction at her
present residence tomorrow, January 2,
Mrs. Emily Allen returned last Saturday
from Burlington. where shs has been visit
and wife are to go to their new home in
Braintree, where Mr.. Haggatt is to /have
charge Of a creamery. Percy Coleman takes
Mr. Haegatt's place in the creamery here.
- Cassius Peck, Jr., is at home from
Randolph Graded School, sick with the
mumps. - Mrs. James McDermott is
sick. - Mrs, Marcus Peck has returned.
- Miss Anna Clark was at home from
Connecticut during holidays. e. Leon
Dirty and family went 70 Royalton last
|
the present with his sister, Mrs. Will
Blodgett. - Calvin Fulam is improving
in health. He rode out Saturday.
DR.. V. G. Goodrich Of Randolph was in
town Saturday. - Miss Mary Dewey Is
regaining her health. - Leila Peck is
home from the University Of Vermont.
East Brookfeld.
Frank Wilcox has returned to St. Johns.
bury Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs Vernon Barnes have been
visiting in Brandon.
Carrie Parker of East Montpelier is visit
ing Mrs. w. w. Sprsgue, her sister.
Frank Wilcox returned to his studies at
st. Johnsbury Academy last Monday.
Mrs. Silas Newell has been spending
few days with friends at Essex Junction.
7. II. Wheatley of Burlington spent
N. Wheatley.
The Christian Endeavor Society has