The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-02-17
TOWN CORRESPONDENCE
West Topsham.

Miss Hattie Kdder OF East Roxbury
finished a very successful term OF school on
last Friday. The exhibition given by the
scholars on Saturday evening was q de-
Cided success and was listened to by large
and appreciative audience.
K. 8. Harris OF Bennington and Arthur l..
Weeks OF st. Adams, state officers, to-
gether with Sheriff @. r. Smith, went, on
last Saturday, to the home OF Charles b.
Hoyt and seized still and quantity of
cider brandy. The still was carefully buried
in snowbank in front of the house. Mr..
Hoyt was arrested and taken to Montpelier
jail that afternoon.
Mrs. W. e. Campbell is visiting sister in
Vergennes. - Henry A. Beckwith OF
Barton, commercial traveller, representing
a Boston boot and shoe firm, was at the
hotel on Sunday. = Mrs. W. g. Daniels
o. L. Watson Of Montpelier have visited at
DIR. II. L. Watson's recently.
Vershire.
Hon. s. B. Darling is i'll at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Cotton.
Elder Sargent of Corinth was in town last
Sunday to attend the funeral OF Miss Grace
Gross.
Elder 9. W. Jackson has moved from the
brick house into the house formerly occu-
pied by r. o. Darling.
Simeon Blanchard and daughter Maude
have moved to Barre where they will
reside with his daughter living there.
The item OF last week which stated that
Miss Johnson's school in the Fits district
closed February 3, was incorrect. The
term will not close till next Friday.
But few seem to be aware of the law en-
| acted by the last legislature which requires
burial permit from the town health officer
| before the burial of a dead person can take
place. A fine Of 800 is imposed for neglect
TO comply with this law.
A good many from out of town were here
to attend the funeral of Miss Grace Cross
which was held at the Congregational
church last Sunday. Miss Cross died last
| Thursday and all hearts are saddened by
her death. And not only her immediate
friends and family, but the whole com
| munity, mourn. Rev. G. b. Drake otficiated
at the funeral, assisted by Rev. Mr.. jack
| son and Rev. MIR. SaI gent of Corinth.
A very successful term of school at the
| lower village closed last Friday with appro-
pirate exercises, Mrs. G. s. Ely teacher.
The at enhance this winter has been broken
by sickness, but the term has been one
of profit and pleasure to all. This is Mrs.
's,eleventh term OF school in this district,
and in her almost three years stay with US
she has proved herself not only successful
teacher, but an intelligent and highly ap.
preciated member Of society.
The pupils of the village school, Miss AL
ma Adams teacher, gave an entertainment
| last Friday evening at the Village Hall
which was much enjoyed by large audi
ence present. The entertainment was fol-
| lowed by night-cap social. About eighty
nine dollars was realized which is to be APP
piled toward the purchase of bell for the
| school house. The term has been pleas
ant and profitable one, and the teacher,
Miss Adams, ranks high as teacher, hav-
ing taught in town for several terms.
| Wella River
e. B. Pike, from Pixies Station. spent
Sunday at Hale's Tavern.
Home made candies will be for sale at
the library next Saturday evening.
Married at the Congregational parsonage
Newbury, by Rev. Mr.. Merrill, Clarence
Clough of this place and Miss Hattie Hub
bell of Danville.
The electric light plant started up last
week Monday night. and is giving good sat
isfaction. Several houses have been wired
within few days, as people see the lights
are good and the work a success The
numbers patronzing "home talent" in
creases.
At the Ladies' Reading Club, next Satur-
day, the reading of Evangelne will be given
by Mrs. Flora George, Mrs. Kate Baldwin,
Mrs. Herman Chamberlain and Mrs. w.
Leighton. The historical setting of the
poem will be given by Miss Lucie Leslie,
and sketch of Longfellow's life by Mrs
| Goodwin. Quotations will be omitted as
the time will be mostly given TO the poem.
All are requested TO be punctual at half
past two O'Clock, that the work may begin
on time.
Miss Laura Clark, who has been confined
| to the house several weeks with broken
| leg, is happy to be able to be out once
more. - The Woman's Relief Corps
made fourteen dollars at the sociable last
! Friday. - Mr.. StenniDg has recovered
fpnt nd hau "A
work in the telegraph Office. - Many
members of Pulaski Lodge are attending
Masonic district meeting at Bradford to-
day. - John Bailey was in Worcester
Mass, last week, to attend the funeral Of
John Swain, his brother-in-law.
Walden.
Walter Perry is much worse.
Noyesvlle creamery cut it's ice last week
Rev W. j. Harris preached here and at
South Walden last Sunday
The Ladies' Mite Society will meet at the
church next Thursday afternoon.
Rev. NJ. B. Psrounagian attended the
convention at Hardwick last Friday.
Ralph Hyde has a barber shop at S. V.
Meader's which is open Saturday evenings.
Several from this place attended the Sun
day-school convention at Danvlle last Fri
day.
There will he a prayer-meeting next Sat-
urday night at the Heights but none at the
Four Corners.
Mr.. Virgins, an old resident OF this town,
died of old age last week Monday at the
home of Walter Kittredge where he has
been living for some time. He was nearly
ninety years old.
Waitsfield.
The measles still continue to rage. Over
80 cases are now reported.
Walter Jones has recovered from the
measles and Is in the store again. Matt has
returned to college.
The cards of invitation to the marriage OF
Miss Ursula Bates to j. Henry Holt are
being distributed among the friends.
All persons owing me are requested to
call and settle by cash or bank note before
March l. Don't forget o. G. Eaton.
Lecture this evening at the Congrega-
tional church by Hon. w. K. Howard OF
Middlebury. Subject, THE American Lib
orators"
Remember the special sale of heavy win
ter goods at the Brick store. See hand
bill. Sale continues through the month of
February.
Fourteen Odd Fellows from Valley Lodge,
No. 16, attended the lodge at Northfield on