The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-07-07
when 1 come back" Davie will be heard
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from again sometime,
DURING the past few days a large number
OF Italians have been brought to Montpelier
by Ferguson & Richardson OF Boston, con-
tractors OF the Barre and Montpelier Elec-
trio Railroad, and quarters have been es-
tablished for them near the Dodge BRIDGE
about half way between Montpelier and
Barre. Present indications are that the
road will be completed this season. The
contractors intend to work three hundred
men, and expect to have the line in opera
ton not later than September 1, next. The
directors are authority for the statement that
this will be second to no electric road in
Vermont Sixty foot rails will be laid. The
road will start with nine cars and half
hour service between Montpelier and
Barre.
ELSEWHERE in these columns is told
something OF the unprecedented hot wave
that has covered large portions of the
United States since last Friday. Monday
and tuesday were especially record break
ers in Vermont. At the United States sig
nal station at Northfield the mercury regis
tered strong $50 in the shade on Monday,
the highest temperature since 1877. In
Montpelier, in shady places that were con-
sidered fair tests, the temperature was 100,
1O2 and 104 in several places-the hottest
day in twenty years. During the afternoon
outdoor work was practically suspended.
Even the sons Of Italy, who are employed
on the road bed OF the electric railroad,
were obliged to suspend work, as were
scores Of workmen in Montpelier. Monday
night brought no relief and the temperature
OF Tuesday was nearly as high and oppres-
sive as was that OF Monday.
MRS. ELIZA JEwRTr SHAFrER died last
Friday afternoon Of general debility at her
home on State street, aged ninety-nine years
and five months. Mrs. Shafter was a sister
OF the late Col e. P. Jewett, and was step.
mother Of the late James Shsfter, former
secretary OF state for Vermont, and Of
Judge Oscar Shafter of the supreme court
of California. Her husband died nearly
fifty years ago, and since that time she has
resided with Col. Jewett, her brother, until
his death three years ago. Until within 8
comparatively short time, it has seemed
a centenarian. In the early days OF the his
tory of Montpelier and Of Vermont the Shat
ter family was prominent in state and ma
tional affairs. Her funeral was held last
Sunday afternoon from her late home, Rev
DR.. Norman Seaver officiating, and the
burial was in the family lot in Green Mount
Cemetery.
Mr.. AND MRS. GILMAN BENJAMIN DODGE
celebrated their golden wedding last Sat
day evening at their home in Lawrence
building. 1t was not the intention OF this
worthy couple to make the occasion pub.
lie one, but their many friends in town
could not let such an important event pass
unnoticed. Without the knowledge of Mr..
and Mrs. Dodge invitations were issued,
and while they were invited out to tea,
friends took possession of their rooms and
decorated them for the occasion. Mrs
Harry A.McAllister very kindly threw open
her psrlors, and refreshments were served
in the rooms occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Dodge. They were married at the old
Methodist church in Montpelier, what is
now the Hillside boarding house, July 4,
1S47. by Rev. Alonzo Webster. Mr.. Dodge
was the son Of Jared Dodge OF Montpelier.
He was born and has always lived here,
and in his declining years enjoys the conf
dence and esteem OF his fellow citizens.
Mrs. Dodge was born in Moretown. She
was the daughter Of Sears Luce, and her
maiden name was Clara r. Luce. Mr..
Dodge was born February 20, 1920, and Mrs.
Dodge in October OF that year. Mr.. Dodge
with the exception OF six years, three of
which he was sergeant-at-arms at the State
House and three years assistant sargeant-
alarms under T. P. Redfeld. Mr.. Dodge
was also assistant state librarian under
Charles Reed. For twenty-five years he
was ianitor Of the old brick church and OF
Bethany church. Their two children, Gill
man Dodge, Jr., OF Lisbon, n. H., and Mrs.
Louis Humphrey OF Boston, formerly Miss
Clara Dodge, were. present and assisted
their father and mother in celebrating this
happy event, Richard Dodge and Mrs.
AlIulTh Gll5Ou Vi uOuJpolloI duu Cll6dZ6I
Dodge OF San francisco are brothers and
sister Of Mr.. Dodge. Music was furnished
by George FL. Wilder and Miss Kate Hutch.
inson, and the congratulations that were
showered upon this venerable couple were
many and sincere. Among the gifts left al
souvenirs OF the occasion were $50 in gold
coin from the children, and nearly $50 II
cash from many other friends gold spooI
from Mrs. Samuel M. Walton; gold spoon
| Mrs. Charles H. Shipman gold lined dish
Misses Louie and Sarah Hoyt rocking chair
Mr and Mrs. o. T. Dodge; gold lined breat
and milk set, j. W. Caustic and family
history of Washington county, Josepl
Poland. Among the older residents VIII
called to pay their respects to Mr.. and Mrs
Dodge on this occasion were Hon. and Mrs
Joseph Poland, Charles II. Cross, Mr.. AM
Mrs. Joel Foster, Mrs. Roxsnna Dodge
Rev. and Mrs. j. Edward Wright, Rev. d.
Norman Seaver, Mrs. Calvin Bullock, Mr.
Susan II. Stratton, Mrs. George Hover
George L. Kinsman, and many others Th
occasion was thoroughly enjoyable, NJ
only to the worthy couple in whose hone
the company gathered, but to every or
who was present, and will be pleasantly r
membcred long after the bride and groom
fifty years ago have gone to their reward.
NEARLY TWO COLUMNS OF LIVE LocA
L. BREMAN ON THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE QUE
TION MAY BE FOUND ON PAGE TWO.