The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-29
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qusrries for Huntington b Eastman.
Mrs. O. q. McAllister returned to her du-
ties as cook at Goddard Seminary on Mon
day morning Of last week.
Rev. Mr.. Briggs found fine fur coat on |
the Christmas tree, presented by bis par |
ishioners In Washington and Williams |
town.
Miss Claire Carpenter was home from
Mont pelier Christmas week, and Ia visiting
this week In Fairfield, as the guest OF Miss
Lizzie Soule.
The demand for Washington marble Is
already greater than the supply, and next
spring will see an industrial towD-'where
wheels revolve and hammers beat"
Leon Smith came home from Montpelier
to spend Christmas, ss did also Forrest
Huntington from Montpelier Seminary and
Heman Smith from Moriden Academy.
Sixteen little ones, belonging to the Sum-
day-school CLASSES taught by Inez McAllis-
ter and Allie Tillotson were ter'sined by
their teachers at @. g. McAllister's on
Thursday evening, with Christmas tree
for their own special benefit, which was
loaded with gifts Of the sort that suited the
children exactly. The rooms were decorate
ed and arranged so pretlily that the chill
dren almost believed they were in fairy
land, and when, ITO top off with" ice cream
and cake were served, they were unsni-
nous in the conclusion that they never
had so good time before"
The social event OF the season thus far
was the weddiag reception given by Mr..
and Mrs. G. II. JohaDDessen on Saturday
evening. The wedding took place at Barre
in the morning, and that evening the happy
couple entertained their numerous friends
at the residence OF Mrs. Mayott, the mother
OF the bride. party of some forty In mum.
| Der sat down to supper at four O'Clock, and
in the evening dancing was INDUCED in
and banquet was spread at twelve O'Clock
Ii Oh. faaut ts.tn hn nos
the hearty congratulations OF the commun-
ty upon bis marriage, which Is another
| stroke OF that good fortune which has fol-
lowed him throughout his business career.
Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, O., says:
After two doctors gave up my boy to die,
1 saved him from Group by using One Min
ute Cough Cure" 1t 10 the quickest and
most certain remedy for coughs, colds and
all throat and lung troubles. W. E. Terrill
& Co.
Christmas exercises were held in all the
| churches Friday evening, where we'll laden
trees added to the delight Of the children.
Have you heard from the transformers?
The city very much desires little OF the
| power at the Falls transformed into light
| these dark nights.
The Methodist's give New Years dinner
on Friday Of this week at their church, fol-
| lowed by a watch meeting, in which talent
from abroad will be enjoyed.
Thursday of this week exercises will he
held in Academy hall in connection with
| the presentation OF the Judevine library
and Memorial building to the town. Gene
| raj invitation to all to be present.
In the law suit OF Town VS.. Thomas, tried
| at ST. JOhnstury last week, the jury rem.
[ dered verdict in favor Of the plaintiff.
| The case was an accident TO q small child in
| the street, from W hich II Is thought death
ensued.
Tie traders were we'll supplied with
goods and smiles for the Christmas trade
last week. II their expectations we're not
realized 1t was no fault OF theirs. A forced
study in economy may have compelled
some would-be purchasers to resist the
tempting offers made.
M. e. Teachout and his son. in-law, Gard.
| ner Orion, have bought out store OF gen.
eral merchandise at North Calais, moving
their families there last week. They are
| both good men, and while their friends
here regret their going. yet all wish them
success In their new venture.
Martin Fay, who has been sick with
typhoid fever for three weeks, died Sstur-
day, the 18Th and was buried the following
Monday. Funeral from the Congregational
church. Mr.. Fay was the son Of W. G. Fay
q small boy; he was favorite with all his
scquaintsnces; had worked for some years
az q stone cutter; was % years OF age, Jun
married was Free Mason and an officer
| In Caspian Lake lodge at the time OF his
demise. The Stone Cutters Union, OF which
funeral, as was also the Masonic body. In
terment was with Masonic honors.
Newbury.
DR.. e. A. johnson OF Boston spent Christ
mas in town.
H. W. Hubbard and wife Of South Rye
gate were In town on Christmas day.
The Sunday-schools of the Congregational
and Methodist churches observed Christ
mas with trees, musical and literary exer-
| cises.
Miss Minnie Merrill, a teacher in Fitch
burg, Mass, 10 home for the holiday vaca-
ton. Also Miss Annie Atkinson, who 10
attending school In Andover, Mass.
The annual meeting and roll call Of the
| Congregational church OCCURS on Friday,
Dec, 81 at O'Clock p. N. COLLATION. will be
served at five thirty. All who worship at
the Congregational church are cordially in
West Newbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith visited st.
Johnsbury last Thursday. - Rev. r. II.
and Mrs. Abercrombie. Miss Nettie Tucker
and Maurice II Randall attended the ex-
ercises Of the Passumpsic Congregational
| OluO AT brau1Oru on MONDAY OF laBt week.
- George and Susie McAllister OF New
bury Center spent Christmas with their
sister, Mrs. e. z. Putnam. - The
| Christian Endeavor Society will have q 40
cisble NJ 1t Friday evening ut Albert Full.
lers. All are cordially invited to be pres
emit. - The Christmas exercises p assed
of very pleasantly at this place. A good
number came out considering that 1t was
such cold night and they were well re-
paid for it. The entertainment consisted
Of anthems by the choir, recitations, read
iDgs and exercises and singing by the
scholars of the school. A violin solo by
sherburne 8. Tucker, Jr., remarks by Rev.
X. III. Abercrombie dialogue by the
young folks. Toward the close Santa
Claus was introduced and proceeded to
give out the presents. There were a good
number OF presents given away among
which we're two rocking chairs presented to
Rev r. II. and Mrs. Abercrombie, for
which they are very thankful to their kind
friends.
Post Mills.
J William A. Dodge has returned from his
New York trip. - Mrs. @. W. Mllliken
| Is spending Christmas at Bethel, Me -
Rev. Charles G. FoRg has returned from
Boston, Mass. - The birth of o son &C.
CURED on the 18th TO Mr.. and Mrs. Truman
| Aldrich on Lake street. = A bunch OF
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