The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-09-02

MIS- Ephralm JOruan Vi mOnVpeller nave
been visiting Mrs. Jordan's sister, Mrs.
Emeline Slade. - r. II. Thresher has
returned from Boston. - Amy Denny
is again teaching in South Woodbury..
- Mrs. Alex. Jerd Of Braintree has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mark Rice.
- Thomas Slade and daughter Elva
are visiting friends in New Hampshire and
Massachusetts. - William Dillingham;
and wife have returned from their visit with
friends in New Hampshire.
Barrows & Peck OF Montpelier have Ross
ensilage cutters in stock Write for prices.
Gouldsville.
School commenced on Monday, with Miss
Talbert and Miss Case as teachers.
Camp-meetng broke up Monday morning.
There has been but small attendance this
season.
Henry Emmons Of Montpelier is at work
in the stone-shed. - Frank Glazier has
returned from Littleton and gone to Massa-
chusetts. - Mr.. and Mrs George Free
man Of South Duxbury visited Il. K Eaton
on Saturday and Sunday. - A. s. Gross
and Mrs. William Allen are slowly gaining
in health.
Newbury
Communion services will be held at the
Congregational church next Sunday.
The Womans Christian Temperance
Union petitioned to the selectmen for a
lookup last Saturday.
A. W. Silsby tells the biggest fish story
yet-caughta black bass at Halls Pond that
weighed seven pounds and two ounces.
Mrs. A. W. Pillsbury held reception at
her residence, Saturday evening at eight
o'clock, in honor of Mrs. Wilson, president
of the Vermont branch of the Daughters of
the Revolution.
Rev. Henry G. Holt pastor OF the Advent
church, died on Thursday, August 81, with
quick consumption. Funeral services were
held on Monday at the church, Rev Mr..
Damon and Rev. Mr.. Perkins officiating.
John P. Garland died on Wednesday,
August 20, from the effects of shock on
the Sunday previous. The funeral was
held in the Methodist church on Friday
afternoon, Rev. A. w. Ford officiating, as.
sisted by Rev. j. l.. Merrill. His burial
was under the Masonic ritual.
Mr. Francies, the architect, and Mr.. Lit
tlehole, the contractor, of the library build
ing, with their wives, were in town few
days recently They are much pleased
with the work on the library so far. The
brick masons have nearly finished and the
building is nearly ready for the carvers.
j. G. Marcy has taken down an old
landmark-the building in which 2. M.
Ladd in the prime of manhood carried on
the tinsmith business for the past few years.
Mr.. Marcy has occupied the building for
woodwork shop in carrying on his carriage
business. In the place of the building
taken down, Mr.. Marcy is building much
larger one, more convenient for his large
and increasing carriage business.
Sidney johnson has brother and other
relatives visiting him. - George Leslie
and family, from Montpelier, are spending
week at the old homestead. - Mrs.
Gunnells, from Chicago, took her parents by
surprise on Saturday, August %. Mrs.
Gunnells will spend about month with her
npDnlp re Stahhina
daughter, Mrs. Daniels, with her children,
were in town last week calling on friends.
- Mrs. Edwin Bayley, who has not
been in town for some two or three years,
came on Saturday for short visit
Wells River.
Several good girls could find work in
good families here.
The water company has begun laying the
main pipe at the lower end Of the village.
Communion will be observed next Sun
day morning. Preparatory lecture Thursday
evening
Colonel Preston Woman's Relief Corps
met with Mrs. Munsell last Tuesday and
enjoyed very social time, besides doing
some work.
Rev. X. g. Bugbee returned from his va
cation last week. and the congregation last
Sunday morning were glad to see him in
the pulpit, md paid close attention to his
OF parents.
The republican rally was attended by a
large number of people. The Third New
Hampshire regiment band gave concert
before and after dinner. AT /: 30 o'clock
Mr.. Buck introduced W. III. Silsby as the
next representative from Newbury He
only bowed to the assembly, and William
A. Lord of Montpelier, the first speaker,
was introduced and listened to with close
attention. Senator j. III. Gallinger of New
Hampshire received an enthusiastic greet
ing, and many who listened to his remarks
hear him all night. At the close of his
speech, three cheers were given for the
speaker, and many had an opportunity to
shake hands with him. By the courtesy of
Mr. Hale, many ladies enjoyed the speak
ing from the upper veranda of Hale's Tav-
ern.
Lettie Munsell returns to Ripon this week
to complete her college course of study.
- Cora Brock, graduate of Middle
bury College, goes to Lyndon this week as
assistant teacher in the Lyndon Institute.
- Hattie Munsell presided at the organ
at the morning service on Sunday, in the
absence of Mrs. Smith. who was detained at
home on account of the sickness of Mr..
Smith with typhoid fever. - Myra But
Ter sang alto on Sunday in place of Miss
Ellen Carbee, who has gone to St. Paul.
IS E. Clark is taking rest from his
is spending a few days with Mrs. Mary
Benson at Quechee - "A. Meader and
Kate Childs, daughter of Dr. William Childs,
were married at Piermont, n. H., Wednes-
day evening, August 26. Mr.. and Mrs
Meader are to occupy the house of Mr.. j. A. |
Colby. - Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Perkins,
Blanche Mulliken and Catherine Bugbee |
spent last week at Lake Morey. - Lucie |
Leslie is at Plymou h. where she has some
OF her fine paintings on exhibition and for
sale.
Orange.
Rev. g. w. Christie, who commenced his |
in this place over quarter of
a century ago. is spending few days in |
town. He preached at the church on Sun
day. He is now located a. Amesbury, Mass.
Miss Harmon, one of the lady workers |
connected with the Vermont Missionary |
Society, is in town. She is soon to be Joined |
by Miss Pratt. They are to spend some |
time among the people who live remote |
from church.
Mary Cochran is at home, sick with ma
larial fever. - Mabel Bailey of Groton,
N. FL O., is i'll at Reuben Lords. b. f.
Fifeld and family were at the Fifield place
last week. - The many friends of Mrs.
Robert Carr and dauphtar Qusia ,ya.a oIa1 |