The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-15
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Mrs. Andrew Brown of Waterbury is a
guest Of Mrs. Jane Daniels.
The Densmore-Bush trial which was set
for Tuesday was postponed.
1t is expected that the post-ofice will be
moved to its new quarters tomorrow.
John w. Egan wishes to buy for cash a
million feet of lumber, which with the large
stock Of his W together, with a general
milling business will make things lively in
Slab City the coming year.
Mrs. G. b. Evans of Waterbury was at
Mrs. Orlo buttons last Wednesday.
Charles Silloway and Clyde Clogston
visited relatives in Bradford last week.
Charles G. Ward finished his labors as
clerk in Bart Casey's store last Saturday.
Smith M. Pense of Waterbury Center is
visiting his sister-in-law Mrs. j. A. Somers.
W. G. Scott was in town last Saturday
evening to attend the party at W. II.
Vaughn's.
Seven from this place attended the fair
given by the ladies of the church of Messiah
at Montpelier last week.
The many friends of Miss Mary Egan will
be pleased to learn that she has returned to
her home in the best of health.
Pat Whalen who was in the employ of j.
8. Viles in the construction Of the electric
plant, made a flying visit to town last week.
Mrs. Richard Cullin and Mrs. Fred Smith
OF Montpelier were the guests of their sister
Mrs. w. II. Farrar at the hotel last We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Frank, the young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Silloway fell backwards from a lad
der to the barn floor last week Tuesday,
breaking the collar bone and otherwise in
juring him.
Frank Vaughn was given a pleasant party
last Saturday evening in celebration OF his
birthday. He was the recipient of a watch
and other presents. Whist was playediand
an enjoyable evening was passed.
With its usual attractions and with re-
newed and increased success both financial
ly and entertainingly, the annual Christ
mas sale held under the auspices Of the la
dies aid at Holden's hall last Wednesday
evening drew an immense attendance. The
hall was tastefully decorated and in the nu-
merous booths were displayed articles of all
descriptions. A laIge party from Montpe-
ller came down on the mail and returned on
the six o'clock train among whom were Mr..
and Mrs. j. Eli G~oodenough, Rev. y. Ed
ward Wright, the Messrs. Blanchard and
others. A bountiful supper was served,
and they did eat and still there was plenty.
There were 157 supper tickets sold. The
evening closed with a literary entertain
ment and an auction sale of the wheel quilt
which has been in process of construction
nearly all summer. Rev. j. Edward Wright
gave an interesting talk and there were rec
itations and music which were long and
loudly applauded. The quilt was bought
by Heman j. Taplin who in return made
Rev. j. Edward Wright a present of it. The
net receipts were S125 SO, which the ladies
think is a goodly sum for a small tow like
ours.
The Lincoln fountain pen and the A. A
waterman sent postage paid on receipt Of
price to any address. Pens carefully Sc
lected. Vermont Waterman Company
Montpelier, Vt. See advertisement page
six.
East Montpelier.
The fair at the East Montpelier Hall tc
be held tonight and tomorrow evening il
sure to be a success. The entertainment
for tonight will consist Of a chorus led by
Prof. Charles f. Dudley, assisted by Miss
Nadine, G. Nichols, reader; Mr.. Lothian
Miss Helen H. Mcknight, pianists. To.
morrow evening the two-act comedy, "Mr
Bob" will be given. The ladies are re-
quested to donate candy, cake, articles fol
fancy table and fish pond. Entertainment
to begin promptly at eight o'clock. Doors
open at seven o'clock. Admission twenty
five cents.
The next whist party and dance at vii
lage Hall will be given on Tuesday evening
December 81. - J. M. Willard has pur.
chased a pair of horses Of T. B. Clement
- G. e. Hobbs & Co., Granite Too
Manufacturer of Barre are moving theiI
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scam and family have moved to town from
Plainfield. - T. B. Clement of North
Danville was in town a few days the first Of
the week. - Mrs. T. B. Stevens died on
Monday of ty phoid fever. Funeral on Wed.
nesday Go-day) at one o'clock at the house,
The family have the heartfelt sympathy OF
a large circle Of friends. - Bert Steward
has moved his family to Montpelier. -
Mrs. Dana spent a few days in Montpel-
Ter last week with her parents. -
Wesley Herrick of Middlesex is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Foster. - Mrs. o.
ID. Jones of Berlin has been visiting friends
in the vicinity of her former home. -
Don't forget the church fair that is to be
held at the Village Hall on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of this week. -
William Parker has rented the Peck farm
for the coming year, and Elmer Brown, who
has been living thereon, is to move on to
the Warren farm in Calais.
A CARD.-We. the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a ifty-cent
bottle Of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
If it fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a twenty-five cent bottle to
prove satisfactory or money refunded.
w. l.. Pierce, East Calais.
@. r. Dwinell, East Calais.
w. G. Nye, North Montpelier.
G. l.. Pray, North Montpelier.