The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-12-16
Waterbury

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Mrs. Sarah Wright is very i'll at the home
of g. 8. Conant
Miss Celia Bryant spent Sunday with
friends in Burlington.
A child of Oscar Boutwell, died last Thurs
day morning of typhoid fever
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet this
afternoon with Mrs. G. K. Wyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Bohonon of Jones.
vile spent Sunday with friends in town.
Dr. e. G. Hooker attended Masonic
meeting at White River Junction last Fri
day.
Rev. l.. H. Elliot, presented the cause of
the Vermont Bible Society in Swanton last
Sunday.
After the Reading Club next Friday even
ing, there will be a business meeting of the
Epworth League.
Rev. L. Tenney supplied the pulpit of the
Congregational church last Sunday, in a
very acceptable manner.
Rev. W. M. Newton, spent some time
last week visiting the Epworth Leagues in
Essex Center, johnson, Wolcott and Nor
risville.
James Somerville is attending a four
months course in the New York Trade
School, to perfect himself in the art of
plumbing.
The full board of the trustees of the In
sane Asylum were in session here Monday
and Tuesday, and much important bust
ness was considered.
The ladies of the Congregational church,
realized a profit of $35 from the sale Of re-
freshments and fancy articles at their So
cial last week Tuesday.
The collection next Sunday at the Meth
odist church, Is for the purpose Of providing
Christmas presents, in the shape of needed
clothing for members Of the Sunday-school.
Hervie johnson of Duxbury underwent
the amputation of leg last week. For
long time he had been great sufferer with
an injured knee. The operation was skill.
fully performed by DR.. James and DR.. Grout.
Oramel G. Clough died very suddenly
last Friday evening, aged sixty-one years.
He was born and has always resided in this
town. He leaves a widow and daughter,
Mrs. William Anderson, together with q
brother. c. f. Clough.
The funeral of Edwin II. Wells was held
at the Congregational church Wednesday.
1t was largely attended by friends and rea-
tives comrades OF the Grand Army post of
which he was worthy member. and his
fellow Masons who conducted the services,
Rev. w. NJ Newton officiating.
The Waterbury Skating Rink Association
was organized last week with the following
officers: Arvey Smith, President; James
Marion, Vice-president; III. @. Whitehill,
Treasurer; Howard Bryant, Secretary;
John A. Atkins, Manager. An embank-
ment OF snow has been made around the
Depot Park and it is proposed to flood it as
soon as the weather permits.
Thursday evening, December 81, will be
observed at the Methodist church as an an
nual rallying day. Reports will be given
OF the work of the various church societies,
letters read from absent members and re-
sponses received from those present. The
ladies will serve refreshments in Assembly
Hall. A III members of the church and com
gregation are especially invited to be
present.
Arnold b. Shonio died suddenly at his
late home in Duxbury, last Sunday morn
ing, aged sixty-one years. He was vet
eran in the war of the rebellion, serving
bravely in many engagements and losing a
leg at the battle OF Fredericksburg. He was a
member of Edwin Dillingham; Post, G. A II
and highly respected citizen. A wife and
five children survive him. His funeral was
held yesterday and burial took place at
Duxbury Corners.