The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-11-12
NEWBURY.

The many friends in this section, OF
Rev. j. S. Upper will regreT that his
recent illness compels him to give uL
preaching, as indicated by clipping
which follows, taken from the Walling-
ford items in the Rutland Herald:
''Rev. j. S. Upper, for two years pas
tor of the Congregational church here,
who has been unable since his illness last
spring to perform his work, has given up
his charge here and is moving his family
to SwantOn."
The many friends of Rev. j. L. and
Mrs. Merrill are glad to welcome them
home after an absence of four weeks.
Mr.. Merrill occupied his pulpit last Sun
day.
The always enterprising village of
Bradford offers its people and neigh
bOrs a most excellent winter course of
lectures. a glance at the talent Sc
cured is a warrant for value received.
If Newbury can't have lecture course
of its own it can enjoy the good things
with Bradford people.
Much interest is centered in the wa
ter case between the OXbow Water Co.
and W. II. & A. w. Silsby. The hear
ing before eX-GOv. Dillingham; is set
for next week.
Nearly all the schools in the Town
district closed last Friday. 1t seems
to be the general verdict that good and
satisfactory schools have been the rule.
Nearly all the teachers will be retained
for the winter term. The High, In
termediate and Primary departments
of the Town Central School close next
week.
When an article sells itself on COM
petitive market, it must be good.
Such is the case with the products of
the Orange County Canning Co. at SO.
Newbury, which starts this week.
Their apple jelly and apple sauce
stand at the head of the list.
George B. Barnett, assignee of G.
w. Hartwell, insolvent debtor, offers
for sale Thursday, Nov. Is, a variety
of articles, John McAlllster auctioneer
Thomas Corliss, who died at his
home in the Town House district, Oct
Goth, was the eighth person in the list
of Newbury's OctOgenerians to pass
away since Jan. 1st. Who are the per
sons in town born in 1917, to replenish
the list on Jan. 1, 1898.
George A. Sawyer has presented to
the Tenney Memorial Library most
interesting and valuable relic, it is a
bound volume of 'The Repertory," a
weekly paper printed in Boston in 1904
being Vol I. Such gifts are valuable
and will be highly appreciated. LIST,
as showing the scope of newspaper
work at that early date; I'd, as show
ing current opinion on subjects which
are brought down to us by historians
living in later generations; Sd, as show
ing the progress in art and literature.
Who will give the next?
Anyone having a copy of the OPIN-
ION of October Goth, and does not
wish to preserve the same will confer
a favor by handing or sending the same
to Horace w. Bailey.
The musical recital by Miss Mae
Ford's class, held in the vestry last
Friday evening, was attended by a
large audience. The recital from first |
to last was compliment to teacher
and pupils.
The item in last weeks OPINION
about the needs of better sidewalks in
this village, struck responsive chord. |
lating petition among our taxpayers
respectfully praying the road commits
sioner to come to our relief.
County Examiner Prichard has is
sued notice for teachers examination
at Bradford Nov. 26-7, and at Chelsea
same date. We don't understand how
this Is, but we have, however, heard
that our friend contemplates a part
which will be helpful in these