The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-04-15
VFRSHIRE.

Mrs. Drake, wife of Pastor Drake, .oc-
cupied the pulpit last Sabbath, preaching
an excellent Easter sermon from the
words, eco tell my brethren that as
cend to my Father and your Father, TO
my God and your God"
There is to be missionary tea" at the
parsonage next Friday afternoon 10 winch
all are cordially invited.
Mrs. Wetherbee was in Hayerhill, N
H.. last week.
Elder Morrison of West Corinth was IN
town last Sabbath.
Friends of Mr.. William Nation gave
him surprise party on his fifty-elghth
birthday.
Mrs. L. S. Spear still continues very
sick. Her mother, Mrs RoWell is caring
for her at present.
Rev. G.. B. Drake returned Friday from
his trip to Burlington.
The new organ for the church failed to
arrive last week as expected
Mr.. Fred J. Woodcock wasin Royalton
last week on business
Mr.. Mahlon Darling recently visited his
father, Hon. S. B. Darling, and other
friends in town.
Mrs. James Woodcock visited her pa.
rents at West Fairlee Center the first OF
the week.
Elder J. D. Cross has not been so well
of late.
John johnson has moved back to his
farm.
Frank Akarman and Mr.. Hale from
Winchendon, Mass, have been buying
COWS in this and adjoining towns.
Mr.. Virgins has concluded to postpone
moving to West COrinth until the travel
ing is better.
Mrs. Bowley of South Corinth has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Nation.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
MOrey last week.
AlDhOnzo Cross and son, Clellan Cross,
attended the funeral of Mr.. Hill at Cor
NTH last week. Mr.. Hill was nephew
of Mrs. J. j. Parshley.
A Grange was organized here last week
with Mr.. Wetherbee as master.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgins attended the fun
eral of Mr.. Hill at COrinth.
Mrs. Mary w. Parker was called to at
tend the funeral of a relative at CRANKY
last Thursday.
Deacon E. P. Brown has returned has
returned from his visit to Wentworth.
The Wednesday night prayer meeting
is to be at the house of Mr.. A. H. Cotton.
Mr.. Frank Prescott, who died in Low
ell, Mass, a few months since was brought
hele for burial April 18th. Mr.. Prescott
was native of NerShire, and for many
years a resident of this place and many
here are saddened by the news of his
death.
A paper is in circulation for the pur-
pose of hiring Rev, G. B. Drake another
year.
Communion services were observed at
the church April Sd.
Dol1io LToct hoe unno 70 live with nr,
Milliken of Post Mills.
The listers have been making their an
nual calls.
DEFERRED ITEMS.
The last day of March brought the first
snow storm of the month.-Ihe weather
since April came in has been cold and
StOrmy.-The new organ for the church is
expected this week.-The last entertain
ment given for the purpose of raising
funds for the purchase of new organ
was held at the hall last Friday evening
Between eight and nine dollars was real
ized.-Mr. E. p. Brown was in Went
worth, n. H., last week.-Mrs. Warren
LathrOp, who moved from here to West
,Fairlee last fall visited in town recently.
fs--I3ern1e jackson is working in the cream
ery.-Mr. Al Tucker was here from South
Corinth last Sabbath.-Rev. G.. w. Jack
son officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Smith
which was held in the church at West
Fairlee March 3Oth.-Clarence jackson is
working for Silas Titus.-L. E. Allis
carries on Mr.. Titus sugar place this
Spring.-Mr. Hiram Porter of Bradford is
putting up barn for Mrs. Clogston.-
Mrs. Elisha Prescott is convalescing.-
The Wednesday night prayer meeting
this week was at the home of Mr.. J. r.
WoodcOck-Mr B. f. Fuller is so far re-
covered as to be able to visit her father,
Mr.. Rufus Blanchard, last Tuesday. Mr..
Blanchard has not been so well of late
Mr.. j. j. Parshley has returned to Bos-
'tOn.-Mr f. Akerman, former resident,
is in town.-Mr. G. w. Powers has been
unable to drive the milk team for few
days.-Bert Virgins and family move this
week to West Corinth.-Rev. Mr.. Whit
man of Burlington spent last Sabbath in
town and preached at the Congregation
al church in the evening.-Alpha Messer
of the State Grange has been in town
this week for the purpose of organizing
Grange here.