The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-03

filled until his retirement from active labor
few years ago. Mr.. Knapp il still hale
and hearty and takes a lively interest in
current events. Mr.. Knapp was conspicu-
GUS in the politics OF Montpelier half a
century ago. The firm of Knapp & Jewett
published an anti Masonic paper, the State
Journal which was sold to the Waterman
and constitutes the second part OF the title
OF this paper. He was gle.t anti-savery
man, and lost his Office of Secretary Of
State IN 1910, because he would not support
General Harrison. Office OF no office, he
would not support man who had the
smell OF slavery about his clothes.
THE newly elected city council met last
evening and organized. Mayor Guernsey
presided. Alderman Eaton was elected
president OF the board, The following com
mlttees were appointed; On streets, Alder
men Perrin, Richardson and Eaton; on
lights, Aldermen Jangraw and Whelan; on
| liquor agency, Aldermen Richardson and
Jangraw; on police, Aldermen Eaton and
Perrin on supplies and public property,
| Aldermen Whelan and Eaton. r. A Fisl,
was appointed health officer and inspector
OF plumbing; j. L. futile, chief OF police;
e. H. Putney, pound keeper. Albert Johon-
mott, inspector of leather; Denison Taft
surveyor OF wood, inspector of lumber and
sealer OF weights and measures Joel Foster,
N o. Tabor and j. o. Livingstone, fence
viewers; Albert JObonnutt, Fred E. Smith
and Thomas Marvin, trustees of public
money {. b. Roberts, superintendent of
streets; Joel Foster. superintendent of
water works. .. ID Clark, j. W Peck and
w Il Laird were appointed fire wardens
The treasurer was authorize to borrow
$1,000 for any immediate liabilities. Adj
journed.
The races on the Winooski last Sat-
urday afternoon attracted an immense
crowd OF people end every thing passed off
without hitch. John Trow Of Barre and
Y. A. Gale acted as starters; Charles Hamb-
lin and Arthur Stevens of East Montpelier,
and Elgin Gale of Barre as Judges, with j.
M. Boutwell, superintendent. Four horses
started in the 2: 40 class. The track was
three-eighths of mile in length, and the
best time made was forty-nine and one-half
seconds. The first prize in the 2: 40 class a
set OF horse clothing, valued at S15, was
won by John f." owned by Roy Sibley
OF East Montpelier, in three straight heats
The second prize, sleigh robe, valued at
81, was taken by Called Back" owned
horses also started in the free for all race
Mabel w." owned by G. M Clark of
East Montpelier won the first prize. S35
harness, and Maggie H." owned by Ar
thur Felt of Montpelier took second prize, a
set OF horse clothing, valued at $12. The
green race that followed created much sport
The first prize was ten bushels OF oats the
second six bushels Elkins Perkins OF
Montpelier easily took first, with W. W.
Noyes second. These races were gotten up
and the money to purchase the prizes was
easily raised by subscription 1t is ex-
peCted that other like events will follow
while the ice remains firm.
ALoNzo T. KEITH died last Friday at the
home Of Mrs. G. III. Shipman his daughter,
after an illness Of less than one week, with
erysipelas. Deceased was seventy-two
years old. He was born in Montpelier, and
spent nearly his whole life in this city. He
was a son OF Roswell r. Keith, and during
the active years of his business life was en-
gagged in the tannery business with W. N.
Peck, and later with j. @. A. Peck. He
built the house on Main street now owned
and occupied by 8. Q. Shurteff, in which he
lived many years. He retired from bust
ness about twenty years ago, and since that
time has resided, most of the time with his
daughter. Mr.. Keith joined Vermont lodge
OF Odd Fellows in December, 1847, and was
one of the charter members of the lodge
when 1t was recognized in 1873. He was
always looked to as an authority on all
matters pertaining to Odd Fellowship ana
had been repeatedly honored with elections
to the highest offices in the gift of Vermont
lodge. Fifty members of the lodge attend
ed his funeral in body, and performed es
cort duty as far as the foot of State street.
Deceased leaves five children-Mrs. G. H.
Shipman Of Montpelier, Mrs. A. e. Billiard
VI WalpOle, MASS ~ r. helJn OF Lowell,
Mass, w, 9, Keith of Chicago and f. A.
Keith of Boston, also one brother, D. w.
Keith of Chicago. His wife died about
twenty years ago. The funeral was held
last Sunday afternoon at the home Of G. III.
Shipman, Rev. j. Edward Wright, assisted
by Rev. DR.. Norman Seaver, officiating, and
the burial was in Green Mount Cemetery.
MRS. MARY JONES Goss, widow of the
late b. f. Goss, died in Vergennes on
Uadn Godo Tahr hal ~ har
son, f. A. Goss. Mrs. Goss was stricken
with paralysis some four weeks before her
death. Mrs. Goss was born in Montpelier,
October 20, 1914, the daughter Of Elijah and
Lucretia Witherell. She married Mr.. Goss
in May, 1885, and lived for many years in
gennes some thirty-ive years ago. A
daughter, Mrs. Jennie Goss Talbot, OF
Lowell, Mass, and the son mentioned
above, survive. Interment was in Green
Mount Cemetery at Montpelier. or Mrs.
Goss writer in the Vergennes Vermonter
pays Mrs. Goss this apprec iative tribute,
the truth and force Of which the friends Of
the estimable lady fully recognize: Mrs.
Goss inherited the mental and moral char
acter of her sturdy ancestors. She early
became identified with the Congregational
church, uniting with the church in this city
by letter in 1865. She was woman of rare
personality and strong mental vigor. She
had keen, discriminating mind, and
watched with deepening interest the growth
OF missionary work, and followed critically
the discussion of national affairs This,
added to extensive reading Of current
events, her graceful manner and kindly
heart. made her a charming companion and
friend. She never grew old, but always
entered into the joys and pleasures of child
rem and grandchildren, Identifying herself
with their plans and interests. Her morn
ing greeting was a constant benediction to
the home. The children have met with an
tomato mother; the church with a conse-
Grated and faithful member; and the com.
munty with a friend, interested in every
worthy object.
'Lfes race well run,
Life's work well done,
LIES crown well won,