The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-08

A son was, born to Mr.. and Mrs. e. A
Shaw on Sunday.
Mrs. Alice Mayo returned to her home il
Gouldsville on Monday.
A. A. Olmstead and wife are taking a car
rage drive among the mountains.
The road-machine has been doing goot
service in some parts OF the village.
Albert Bailey has been spending q few
days at home from Manchester, N. H.
Mrs. James b. Lawre is visiting he,
daughter, Mrs II. W. Hubbard, at South
Ryegate.
Richard Darling has returned to his school
work at st. Johnsbury and Addie Jewell to
Plymouth, N. II.
A union service was held at the Methods,
church on Sunday evening, Rev. j. l.. Mer.
rill giving the address.
Several members Of the Congregational
Club from this place enjoyed an outing at
Newport on Wednesday last
Mrs. L. f. Pillsbury and daughter are
taking drive through the White Noun
tsins with their guest, Mrs. Ware, OF Bos-
| ton.
There will be sacred concert by the
choir at the Methodist church on Sunday
evening. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
The periodic migration OF the South New
bury .post-office has taken place again and
| the sign now hangs out at the Riverside
| farm. p. ID. W. Hildreth being the post
master.
The Venerable Professor Eastman, form.
erly OF the Newbury Seminary now OF Iowa,
| is taking an Eastern trip and called at New
bury last week.
Mrs. Gumrels has returned to her home
In Brooklyn, N. Y, accompanied by her
sister, Miss Fannie Atkinson, the popular
librarian. Mrs. Laura Chamberlain is act
ing as librarian in her absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Phillips Of Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, are visiting her uncle, II. w.
Bailey. Mrs. Phillips is Newbury girl
and her numerous friends extend hearty
welcome to her childhood scenes.
Mr.. Billiard of Boston has very generously
volunteered to give an organ recital at the
Congregational church on September 10, as
sisted by Miss Laura Chamberlin of New
bury, reader, and chorus. 1t will be a
rare treat for lovers OF organ music. Ad-
mission ten cents. Proceeds to be divided
between the Evangelistic Training School
Of New York City and the church kitchen
fund.
lead to consumption. A 25c bottle Of Shi-
loh's Cure may save your life. Sold by W.
e. Terrill & Co.
Northfield.
Prof. j. B. johnson is away again for a
short visit
Bert Farnham is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson w. Farnham.
Miss Mary circuit has position as tutor
and governess in New York city.
Miss Minnie Colburn of Marshteld is WIS.,
iting her grandfather, H. R. Farr.
Mrs. L. p. Tucker returned on Thursday
from weeks visit at st. Adams bay.
Mrs. Rhoda f. Kidder is visiting her
daughter, Mrs A. j. Ellis, in Pittsfield.
Misses Mabel Martin and Bessie Messer
returned from their vacation on Saturday
W. G. Taplin has moved to the Episcopal
rectory recently vacated by Rev. G. j.
Sutherland.
Miss Cora Edgerton returned on Monday
to her duties as art teacher in Tilton Semi
nary, Tilton, n. Ell.
Harold Converse rode up on his wheel
from Northfeld, Mass, and visited his
mother on Saturday.
Mrs. M. Fl. Deuel. and Mrs j. A. Hough-
ton took carriage drive to Randolph on
Friday, returning Saturday night
The teachers OF the Graded school were
entertained by Miss Angie r. Badger at her
home on Vine street on Friday evening.
Rev. Nelson Smith and wife returned to
their home in Maiden, Mass, on Wednes.
day after months visit in this vicinity
Prof. G. G. Brill and family returned on
spent at their family home in lion, n. Y.
Lieutenant II. w. Hovey and family re-
turned on Saturday from nine weeks va
cation, spent in Philadelphia and vicinity.
Charles Allen and family of Everett,
Mass, visited in town last week. Mr..
Allen formerly had position as clerk in
Dutton & Richmond's store.
Houghton & Deuel. have dissolved partner
ship. Mr.. Deuel. buying out the business.
Mr.. Houghton will go to Athol, Mass, where
he will have employment in grocery.
Mrs. j. x. Egerton died at her home ON
Central street on Friday night. Although
she had been severe sufferer for several
years yet her death was not expected. The
funeral was held at st. Mary's church ON
Sunday at three o'clock.
The fire alarm was sounded about four
o'clock on Friday morning. Assistance had
been asked for fire in the Tool Factory at
on the cars and the company ready to start
a telegram was received stating the building
had fallen in and the company did not start.
Nelson w. Farnham was stricken with
apoplexy on Saturday morning. He has
rallied little but is now in a helpless con-
dition. The case is very sad one as Mrs.
Farnham is helpless invalid and Mr..
Farnham has had the sole care of her and
the house for years. A subscription has
been started for their relief.
P. j. Farnsworth of Fairfax has purchased
the stock of groceries owned by r. j. Hous-
ton. Mr.. Farnsworth has formed a co-part-
nership with M. III. Deuel. formerly of the
firm Of Houghton & Deuel., and the firm
will open stock of hardware and glassware
at the store occupied by Mr.. Houston.
The Northfield Graded school opened on
Monday with a largely increased attendance
in the upper departments. The directors
voted last week to introduce vertical writing
into the building and to employ teacher
Of music who will give half hour lesson in
each room weekly. The teachers will also
introduce nature study.
BARRows & PECK of Montpelier have
Ross Ensilage Cutters in stock, but il you
want an elevator with it you should send in
your orders at once, as they would have to
be ordered from the factory.
Post Mills.
This place furnished her quota Of people
at the Corinth fair.
John Wilmott is entertaining two of his
friends from Lowell, Mass.
The primary school opened on August 80,
with Miss Nolan Of STAFFORD as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Leland of Lynn,
Mass, are visiting at William l.. Knights.
Mrs. Addie r. Davis is in Boston, Mrs.
Louise Stetson and daughter and Miss Lena
Eva in Brattleboro
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Knight attended the