The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-15
East Barre.


Sheriff G. f. Smith of West Topsham was
In town on Monday.
Harlie wheatley OF Brookfield- has open
ed harness shop in Bixby's new block.
Fred Gauther has begun grading his lot
at Kimball Corner, preparatory to building
his house.
Unforeseen circumstances made Henry
Emery's recent speculations in swine un-
profitable as well as unpleasant
LION" Page has sold his grocery and
fruit business to G. M. Tubbs Of West Tops
ham. Mr.. Tubbs took possession Septem-
Der II.
The selectmen have been engaged for the
past few days In laying out the streets in
the village. City Engineer Currier OF Barre
city doing the surveying.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Robbie OF Corinth
Center have been in town for q few days
visiting their son, Charlie Robbie, proprietor
OF the attractive dry goods store in Carnes'
block.
The marriage OF Fred Cheney of the Gran
tie City and Miss Cora Marsh Of East Barre
was solemnized by Justice Eli Holden at
the parlors of the Riverside House on Mon
day afternoon.
Mr., and Mrs, W. g. Nye returned from
their wedding tour last Saturday and were
given reception in the evening by Gill
Lodge Of Odd Fellows OF East Barre and
Hiawatha Lodge Of Barre city. About one
hundred were present and the occasion was
one OF pure enjoyment. A beautiful ban
quet lamp was presented Mr.. and Mrs. Nye
by Angus Mcleod on behalf Of Gill Lodge.
Mr.. Nye responded, after which refresh
ments were served.
Eight dwellings and three large business
blocks have been built in East Barre this
season and several parties are contemplate
ing building this fall. Grearson Brothers
have also built large polishing shop on the
QhnUa w ne
ped with all modern appliances and is con-
sdered one of the finest plants in Barre
Column cutting and round work is a spe-
cialty with them and they have one Of the
largest turning lathes in the state.
Cure that cough with Shilohs Cure. The
One million bottles sold last year. 40 doses
for % cts. Sold by W. e. Terrill q Co.
South Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Worcester and Will
Nye visited in Plainfeld last Sunday. -
Mr.. and Mrs. M. 9. Hooker and Lester
Hooker Of Washington, D. c., and MIR. and
Mrs Joseph Lane of Plainheld visited at
A. w. Lanes and Bert Slayton's last week.
- The base ball team was defeated at
williamstown last Saturday. The defeat
was largely due to the Williamstown team
being strengthened by four players from
out Of town. - Adolph Lane and James
Higgins went yesterday to Hanover to at
tend Dartmouth College. - w. A. Lane
and Myrtle Field Of Hardwick were mar
ried to-day at the home Of the bride. Only
a few relatives and friends were present.
They took the noon train for Great Barring.
ton and will visit at Boston, Worcester and
Providence. They will be at home to their
friends after October 20. - Little Helen
Adams fell from barn window on Sunday,
striking on a wagon wheel. She was quite
severely injured.
Graniteyille.
Miss Emma l.. Gazeley has gone to Bur-
lington to attend school at the Academy.
Two representatives of the Knox system
of blasting have been about the quarries the
past three weeks looking up those who are
infringing on their patent system, socalled.
A crowd Of rowdies have got in the habit
OF coming to the quarries on Sundays and
yelling and reckless driving II the officers
will not attend to their duty, appoint some
who will
The Salvation Army hold meetings every
Monday evening at Miles Hall and seem to
be making converts, judging by the crowd
that attend. "Music hath charms to soothe
the most savage breast" Bonn, Bonn, said
the big bass-drum.
A fair is being held at st. Sylvester's
church, closing next Saturday night. Door
prizes are given every evening. A num-
Der of pretty and useful articles are dis
played on the tables for sale. 1t is hoped
they will clear enough money to cover the
Indebtedness on the church. Give them a
call some evening and enjoy yourself.
East Brookfield.
Josiah B. Durkee died at his home in the
southeastern part OF the town last Thurs
day, after a lingering illness of consump
ton. Funeral services were held the Sat.
urday following from his late home, and
the interment was at the branch GENE
terry.
An investigation in the case of Rufus
d. Pease was held at G, II. Bigelow's office
Monday, September 6, before Judge w. N
Nichols of Randolph. Mr.. Pease was ad
judged insane and an order was issued fol
his commitment to the asylum at Water
bury, where the unfortunate man was con
Quoted last Tuesday by @. II. Bigelow, hi
guardian, and Sheriff w. p. Clark.
The remains of Mrs. Mary Smith Eddy
who died at the home Of her brother-in-law
Paschal Davis OF Northfeld, September 3
were brought here for interment last Mon
day week. Funeral services, conducted b.
Rev. g. III. Morse, were observed at tn
church and interment was at East Hill
cemetery. Mrs. Colby was lifelong resi-
for her wonderful endurance and untirin
ambition to render kindly service whereve
she could. Her age was seventy-five years
She leaves son, G. B. Eddy Of this town.
Fred Simmons is working for George x
Sprague through harvesting. - e
Smith OF Norwich is visiting his cousin
Fred W. Smith. - Elmore Lane return
ed last Saturday week from a two-weeks
visit among friends in Weston. - e.
Downes Is entertaining nephew froi
Fitchburg, Mass. - Norman W. Smit
OF Wolcott was in town last week in a
tendance upon the Pease investigation
- Henry Smith and family Of Nortl
field were guests at W. III. Sprague's lai
week. - DIR. e. G.. Sprague of Rumne.
N. H., was in town last week the guest
his parents, j. FL. Sprague and wife. -
Charles w Smith and wife visited frient
in White River Junction last week. -
Most of the old "vets" attended the T
union at Randolph last week. - Mrs.
b, Smith returned to her home in Mortified
the first OF the week, accompanied by h'
daughter, Mrs. W. II. Sprague, and sc
John.
II you have ever seen little child in
paroxysm of whooping cough, or If you hay
been annoyed by constant tickling in I'll
throat, you can appreciate tho value OF Or
Minute Cough Cure, which gives quick r
lief W. e, Terrill & Co.
Fayston.
Misses Emily johnson, Anna Bragg ar
Agnes Kew are attending the upper scho
in Waitsfield village. - Miss Gene