The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-13
Waitsheld.

You III use One-unltu leSS OF Harmless soap.
Gorham Mathews of Blackhall, Conn, is
in town for few days.
Miss Lena Stoddard goes to Providence
this week for short stay, with her brother
in-law, H. M. Trussell.
The next lecture in the course will be
Tuesday. Jan 10, by the Hon. d. j. Foster
of Burlington, Vt. His subject will be
People Who See."
, A telegram was received on Monday.
from II. N. Bushnell, that Alice had en-.
dured the surgical operation successfully
and was as comfortable as could be ex-
pected.
The 6ftieth anniversa y Of the marriage
of Benjamin Poland and wife was cele-
brated on Monday evening. Jan. II. A
goodly number of friends was present.
Rev. A. B. Enright, for the friends, pre-
sented fine sofa, two easy chairs, hanging
lamp, and nice fur cape. Mrs. William
Palmer read an interesting original poem
Refreshments were served
AT the creamery meeting Saturday even
ing about sixty were present and great in
terest was manifested. good sum Of
money and a good number of cows were
pledged. The canvassing committee were
requested to continue their work during the
coming week and it now seems that an as
sociation will be formed at the meeting next
Saturday evening. 1t is hoped that all in
terested will be present
Andrew Long passed away on Tuesday
evening, Jan. 8, after long illness from
liver trouble His age was seventy-one
years. Funeral was held at his late home
on Friday, Rev. A. B. Enright officiating,
ASST ,ted by Rev. e. s. Fisk. Interment was
at the Common Mr.. Long was lifelong
resident of Waitstield. and was much re-
spected by his fellow-townsmen for his
strict integrity. Two daughters and three
sons survive him.
The remains of Mrs. Ida Trussell, Oldest
daughter of H. p Stoddard, arrived on Fri
day from her late home in Providence, r.
1. Funeral services were hold at her
fathers on Saturday, Rev. e. S. Fiske Off
cating. Interment was in the village GEM
etery. Mrs. Trussell was known by her
friends here as devoted and earnest Chris
tian lady, and as trained nurse she was
highly esteemed and efficient. In their
home vicinity and church in Providence,
r. l., she will be sadly missed For the
last month Mrs Trussel's physical health
had been greatly reduced, and at times her
mind and nerves were seriously broken.
The husband and family have the sympathy
of friends in the sad death.
At the opening Of public worship on Sun
day, Pastor Fiske spoke appreciative words
in grateful remembrance of the steadfast
lives and loyal Christian character of those
whom he had known in the Methodist
church of this place. and with whom it had
been his privilege TO labor, as pastor of a
sister church The three men specially
mentioned were the late Moses Hadley,
Thomas Poland and Andrew Long. These
| men were mentioned as eminent in those
qualities of mind and heart which go to
make up substantial Christian lives; men
devoted to the cause of Christ, loyal to their
own church; men of that frmness of spirit
and breadth of aim that made them gentle
men, and men possessed by the spirit of
Christian fellowship.
Mr.. ami Mrs, Othor j. McAllister, mar
ried Dec. 81, gave reception to their
friends on Tuesday evening of last week.
AS Mr. and Mrs. McAllister have been
among "our own boys and girls" having
been born and reared in this vicinity, the
attendance was very large. Prayer was Of
fered by Rev. A. b. Enright after which
j. B. Norton, in behalf of the donors, pre-
sented to the esteemed couple large num-
| Der of presents, among which were many
valuable articles of silver table ware, and
many others for use, comfort or ornament.
This community was quite generally repre-
sented in the list of givers, showing the high
estimation in which Mr.. and Mrs. McAllis-
ter are held. To Mr.. Norton's pleasant re.
marks, Mr.. McAllister responded, express
ing high appreciation of the good will of
friends and neighbors. Mrs. j. b. Norton,
Miss Florence j. Boyce and others fur
nished music for the occasion. Cake and
coffee were served and the Jolly company
morning, with many hearty good wishes for
a long life and prosperity for the newly
welded couple.
A CARD.-We, the undersigned, do here
| by agree to refund the money on fifty-cent
bottle of Greene's Syrup of Tar II it fails to
cure your cough or cold. We also warrant
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove satisfac-
| tory or no pay.
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