The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-12-23

quently encored. The club feels greatly
Indebted to him. The instrumental music
by M4lon Hambleton and others was highly
appreciated; the vocal music, consisting Of
solos by local talent was highly commended,
especially the solo by Miss Fisher.
West Corinth.
Arthur Blake has finished his work at
East Barre and returned home.
Mr. Roberts OF Lowell, Mass, was guest
at George Maynard 8 on Sunday.
A valuable colt belonging TO j p. Wig
gins died last week. Cause not known.
William Burroughs, formerly of this
place. but for the past three years a resi-
dent of Maine, recently visited his friends
and relatives here, returning last week
East Montpelier.
Several couples from Montpelier and
Barre attended the sixth annual dance last
of Concord, N. H., discoursed some Inc
music and most enjoyable time was had
- The Eureka Granite Quarry Com
p.ny has closed its shed department until
after the holidays. - Mr.. and Mrs. o.
II. Edling will sp'nd Christmas and New
pee, N. H. - Charles N )rth was ar
rested Sunday night by Policeman 9. A.
Reed and Second Constable j. III. Bero for
intoxication. He was taken to Montpelier
and lodged in Jail. Monday he was brought
before Esquire Wheelock, pleaded guilty,
and was fued 1921 for second offense.
- A. II. Stevens has been i'll for few
days but is reported better.
You'll use one-third less of Harmless Soap.
North Montpelier.
DIR. j. II. Mayo, chairman OF the board of
examining physicians, pension department,
was here upon official business one day last
week.
The quilt and apron festival at Union
vestry, held last Saturday evening, under
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, was
success. The charming operetta, " The
seven old maids of Lavender Town" was
well rendered and elected we'll merited ap.
holders on the quits were G. l.. Short and
Charles N. Williams. Much praise should
be given to Professor and Mrs. o. X. Hol-
lister and Mrs. j. w. Butterfeld for the
success of the entertainment. The gross
receipts were about 1876
George w. Chase, highly respected cti-
zen of Calais, died at his home near this
village Tuesday of last week. His funeral
was from his late home Friday, Rev. j.
Edward Wright of Montpelier, assisted by
Rev. Joseph Cobb, officiating. The inter-
ment was at our village cemetery. Wyo-
ming Lodge, No so, f. and A. NJ, of
which he was an honored member, took
charge OF JD6 DuTldl S6rVlCeS ~ Jn6 grave.
AS can rarely be said of person, he en-
joyed the universal respect and esteem of
every one who knew him, and in this sad
bereavement the family has the heartfelt
sympathy of large circle of acquaintance,
neighbors and friends.
Miss Blanche Spaulding, who has been
in Boston for several months past, at the
Boston Training School, is home to stay
over Christmas and New Years, after
which we understand she is to return to her
studies. Blanche has lots of friends in this
vicinity who extend to her a cordial well
come home. - Charlie and Helen NJ
Knight, Ruth Snow, Maud Gray and Glare
Lawless, all students at Goddard Seminary,
are home during the holiday vacation.
- Professor and Mrs. o. X. HOLSTER
of Goddard Seminary are spending the holt
day vacation with Prof. HOLSTERS parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. HOLSTER.
You'll use one-third less Of HarmlessSoa
Fayston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom Wood and Mr..
Frank Wood of Randolph and Clarence
Wood of Barre attended the wedding of
Henry E. Wood and Ida M. Thompson.
There was pretty home wedding at the
residence at Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Thompson,
last week Tuesday, when their daughter
Ida was united in marriage to Henry E..
Wood of Williamstown. Rev. E. S. Fiske
was the O1nClaJlnR clergyman
Hugh Baird has built a splendid barn,
with all the latest improvements He has
also made extensive improvements on his
house, and as the whole work is completed,
large number of his friends and neighbors
invaded his residence, last Friday evening,
to give him a hearty " house warming"
Cake and coffee were served, and all had a
jolly good time. Mclaughlin & Houses
orchestra furnished music.
r
p. Browne on the farm formerly occupied
by Mason Boyce, but now owned by George
Folsom. From the trunk of quite large
beech tree, about seven feet from the
ground, protrudes three feet OF scythe,
while the heel is imbedded about six inches
in the body of the tree. The probability is
that some patriot hung up his scythe and
entered the service of his country, and per-
haps never returned. r. j. Browne found
the irons of the snath at the foot of the
tree,
You'll use one-third less of Harmless Soap
West Fairlee.
There is to be Christmas tree in the hall
Thursday evening. - The sociable al
Charlie Munns last week was a success.
- A daughter was born, last week, to
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lorey. - ii. j
Kinney and son Fred are at their hill farm
for few weeks.
West Fairlee Center.
Miss Haven is teaching very successfully
a school of thirty-fve pupils at the Center
Misses Annie and Sadie Southworth are
continuing their studies at Thetford
Academy.
Mrs Rebecca Goodell has bought the
George Warren place where she intends tt
locate soon with her family.
Rev. Mr.. Fogg has been secured by this
and the Post Mills churches to complete the
years labors left unfinished by the death O.
Rev. Lincoln Harlow.
About thirty from this society attended
the entertainment given by the Willing
Workers " of the West Fairleeville Meth
odist society at Charles Munn's last Friday
evening.
The church building is much improved b,
its new coat of paint, and made much NOR
comfortable by the new tile chimney
Other internal repairs are contemplated
and will be carried to completion by tn,
energy and push of the Christian Endeavo
and Ladies' Aid Societies.
More activity in the lumber business |
noticed this, than for some years past. Tn
old Stearns mill, run by r. q. Corey, will
get its share more than 200, 900 feet bein
now in sight. Much timber Is sold, to b
| dalivared 10 the works of the Chubb RO