The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-29

est esteem OF large circle OF acquaintances
and friends, she having been lifelong
resident Of this vicinity and no one knew
a husband, Ave daughters and two sons to
mourn her loss. All OF her family were
present at the funeral except Mrs. Leonard
Coburn OF Fulds, Mich, and Hon. y: Q.
Bennett Of Pierre, 8. d. The family has
the sincere sympathy Of all in their sad be.
reavement. Christmas was observed
at our church last Friday evening. Two
large trees richly laden with presents
graced the hall to gladden. the hearts OF the
children and the older people were by no
means forgotten, as the numerous presents
handed them testified. The Christmas cam
tats rendered by the children connected
with the Sunday-school was most thorough
ly enjoyable throughout. Too much praise
cannot be given Miss Blanche SpauldiDR
for her painstaking care In the preparation
OF this part OF the entertainment, though
she was ably assisted by several others.
- Mrs. Mary Choate Is in Barre help
ing to care for her daughter, Mrs. Will
Averill, who is sick with typhoid fever.
- Mrs. j. p. Carnes Is In Malone, N.
Y, her old home, on visit to relatives
there.
A CARp-We, the undersigned, do here
by agree to refund the money on . ffty-
cent bottle Of Greene's Warranted Syrup OF
Tar II 1t fails to cure your cough or cold.
We also guarantee . twenty-five cent bottle
to prove satisfactory or no pay.
e. W. Gilman, Marshfeld.
K r. Leavitt, Plainfleld.
j. II. Willard, East Montpelier.
A. A. Bliss. sodom.
Msrshfield.
Henry Northrop fell on the ice last week
cutting his head badly and biting his
tongue. The fall was caused by fit, he
being subject to them occasionally - In
the case Of Towner & Felix v. Spencer last
week before Justice Edison and jury, the
Jury brought in verdict for the plaintiffs
for S16.46 and costs. j. P. Lamson appear
ed for plaintiffs and Frank Marshall for de-
fendant The jury were d. B. Pitkin, Jo-
John B md. - Wedding cigars were in
great demand last Saturday night and
many took advantage to smoke them as
compliments OF "Jack" Morrill, who was
married to Claude Robinson that day.
- L. P. Slack was in town last Satur-
day till Monday to spend Christmas. There
was Christmas tree at W. II. II. Mesrs'
in which he was an interested participant
- The Msrshfield band Is again on Its
feet after q long rest. and played very
nicely under the dictatorship OF @. e. Shep-
ard, at the Christmas exercise at the Meth
odist church last Friday evening. -
George o. Davis Is perambulating the
streets with the aid Of a cane to assist
lame hip. Milton G. Ide Is gaining
very nicely from the effects of the accident
four weeks ago, the wound being nearly
healed. He was presented with q combina-
ton knife and fork on Christmas day by
his brother Ralph. The thermometer
registered twenty degrees below zero on
Friday morning at j. e. Eddy's and on
Sunday afternoon thirty-two above. -
The annual meeting OF the pew holders Of
the Methodist church will be held this
"wednesday evening at the close OF the
prayer meeting. 1t will do no harm II you
get there In time for the prayer meeting.
- The Uniyersalists will hold their an
nual society meeting in their vestry on the
evening OF January next. - Christ
mas exercises passed off nicely at the Meth
odist church last Friday evening. Some
thing new was in the programme. A paper
read by Mrs. Mark Mears and Mis-. Mira
Wood and our new band made its first ap-
pearance giving us few selections. s.
The Methodist Sunday-school was reorgan.
lied last Sunday choosing A. A. Hopkins for
superintendent, Fred Ellis for assistant su-
perintendent, Brooks Hudson, librarian,
Lillian Shepard, secretary, Saben Pike
treasurer. - About twenty friends Of
Burton Tucker gave him a surprise last
Wednesday evening. They had fine treat
also q good time. Those that were not
there do not know how much they missed.
- The Universalist sociable will meet
with Mrs. e. 8. Pitkin on Thursday. -
Lester Dow, who has been at work for
Chester Wood, has gone on the road for a
Connecticut firm putting in machinery.
- Joseph Mears sold fine pair Of
oxen to l. NJ Kicker OF Groton last week.
- The friends and relatives of Martin
Newton met at his home and enjoyed a
Christmas dinner and Christmas tree last
Friday night. A. M. Shepard, who
has been so bad for the last eight months,
fast losing his mind. On Thursday OF
this week there will be a gathering at
the vestry of the Methodist church for the
benefit Of his family. 1t Is expected that
the band will be present In the evening, Of
which Mr.. Shepard was member. Cake
| and coffee will be served. - Mr.. Fisher.
who has been working for w. Z. Lamber-
ton, has gone to work for Ira Edison in the
butter box shop. - Oscar Bemis is
working for W. e. Lamberton in the livery
stable. - There will be a roll call of the
Methodist church on January IL. -
next Sunday. Rev. J. A. Dixon Of Cabot
will preach and administer the sacrament.
North Thetford.
Owing to Q leak in the main water pipe,
two-thirds Of this village was borrowing
water from the other third all last week.
Certainly pleasant occupation for Christ
mas time. - Friday evening was de-
voted to Christmas celebration in the
Union church. After exercises by membe rs
OF the Sunday-school good-sized tree was
despoiled of its fruit TO the pleasure and
satisfaction Of all. - Frank Howe has
gone to Florida for the cold weather.
George Howe remains with his mother aud
sisters during the cold months. Mrs.
Pratt and q niece have gone TO Glens Falls,
New York, for few weeks. While there
the niece will be treated for her eyes
Washington Barnes was married on Christ
mas day at the home of the bride in Han
over, N. II. After a short visit In Boston
they will be at home across the river ON the
Barnes farm. - The funeral OF Charles
Basset was held from his mothers home in
East Thetford on Sunday at eleven o'clock.
| He was buried In Hanover. - Miss Ella
Packard is back at the hotel for the winter
- Allan Cummings, David Conant and
Willis Earle were home for the holidays.
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