The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-06-18
OLCOTT.

Philip HOyt has returned from New
Ork where he has been studying artistic
drawing.
Steps have been taken to erect an Epis-
cOpal church in the uear future.
Ernest Page is stopping with his sister,
Mrs. Fred Newton.
VIM. A. Thurston has gone to Troy, n.
y, to his former position i'll the paper
mill of Orr u Co., manufacturers of hang
ing paper, which closed Jan. 1st but re-
Sumed business June 1st.
Thomas Clarity, respected citizen of
OlcOtt, died on Thursday, the 10th, after
two days illness of paralysis. He was
born in Ireland Is years ago, came to BoS-
ton while young and married Eliza TObin,
eleven children were born to them, five
of whom are living, two daughters at the
Junction and a daughter and two sons at
Olcott. He moved from Boston to New
Jersey, from there to Ely where he lived
ten years, and from there to Oh
colt where he had lived twelve
years. While in New Jersey he enlisted
in the army and served nine months in
the Civil war He belonged to Abraham
Lincoln Post, which body escorted the
remains to the grave. Many beautiful
flowers were presented and other services
rendered which showed the esteem in
which he was held by the citizens of Oh
colt.
Louis Som has just arrived from New
York having made the trip on his wheel.
The public schools have closed for the
summer vacation. The primary school
taught by Lura Smith had the following
pupils who were not absent during the
term; Claire Hill, Emma Minor, Ada
line Evans, Henry Trattier.
Ruth Stone and Dana Hazen were
among the graduates of the Junction
high school.
Rev. Mr.. Kellogg has new bicycle.
There will be union services at the Con-
gregatiOnal church next Sabbath. A
large congregation is desired to hear one
of Mr.. KellOggs practical and edifying
sermons which he gives to his cOngrega-
ton each Sabbath.
There was a strawberry festival at
MarstOn's Hall on Thursday evening I'M
der the auspices of the NJ. E. church.
A good many went from OlcOtt to the
S. S. convention at West Hartford last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Haskins expect to
take a vacation at ThetfOrd next week.
Arthur Stone spent few days at home.
He is employed by the Berlin Iron Bridge
Co.
Children'S day was observed at both
churches last Sabbath in the usual man
ner. Everything passed off satisfactorily.
This is the one Sabbath of the year which
the children claim as their own.
Lottie EstabrOOk has been visiting her
brother Herbert of Olcott.
Some of our people are extending side
walks in front of their residences.
Mrs. John Daggett spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. VIM Haskins. of Oh
colt.
Laura Russell spent the week at John
Daggetts at ThetfOrd Center.
There is jam of logs at Hanover bridge
which extends up the river long dis
lance.
A Dartmouth student named Gilbert
was drowned in the river near Chase
island last week by the over turning of
the boat. His companion swan ashore.
His body has not been found although
great effort has been made. He was a
universal favorite in college, and much
is felt for the invalid mother
who was at Hanover. Her home is at
Northampton, Mass.
Your correspondent last week at Con-
cord had the pleasure of seeing Deacon
Charles TillOtson, formerly of Oxford, n.
H., but now at the asylum at Concord
He expressed himself as well in mind but
waiting to be little stronger before he
went home. He seemed in good spirits
and was glad to meet former acquain-
tances and conversed on general topics in
a clear manner.