The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
Marshfield.
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two and one.half cents for November but
ter.
Ira Dutton of Craftsbury died last week
and was brough. here last Monday for
burial beside his wife in the village oeme-
terry.
We are to have another blacksmith in
town. Amasa Woodcock has hired the
Warren Fified house and is going TO work
in G. 1 Preston's shop.
Christmas exercises will be observed at
the Methodist church next Saturday even
ing. The Sunday-school has an excellent
programme prepared, after which will come
the distribution of presents.
In making out the list OF averages of the
examinations OF last terms work. there WAS
slight mistake made in reading the figures
of the teacher OF the grammar depar ment
of the village school. Tnus Nellie Lucas
was given first honor, whereas Lizzie Pack
or should have had that honor by one and
two-tifths per cent. We would suggest for
the benefit of certain parties that such
minute mistakes be carried to headquarters
before any one be- accused of lying or cheat
ing. We would further add that no pupil
or teacher saw or knew what any of the ex-
aminations were until they were opened.
Benier L Cameron died last Wednesday
morning after sickness of two weeks,
leaving an invalid wife and three children
to mourn his loss, two of the children being
married. Especially to his wife is this loss Sc
verely felt as for the last five years she has
needed and received his care almost con
staDtly Mr.. Cameron was man who had
so few enemies that 1t might be truthfully
said OF him that he had not an enemy
every body was his friend, and "Bennie," as
he was familiarly called by all, was friend
to everybody. Always pleasant and agree
able, yet quiet and uDostentatous he won
his way into the hearts of all. His home
had always been in this vicinity and he was
fifty years of age. He was member OF
Marshfeld lodge, No. ID knights OF Pyth-
las, and at his death held he Office OF mas
ter Of exchequer, in which he was serving
his second term. AT his funeral last FRI
day the house was taxed to the fullest ca
pacity by sympathizing neighbors and
friends from neighboring towns and viii
| lagos as we'll as in the immediate vicinity.
The lodge of which he was member
was present in body, Rev. 8. G. Lew
is, prelate of the lodge, officiating. The
beautiful and impressive memorial SER
| vice of the order was used at the house,
| and burial service at the grave in the viii
on every hand sincerest regrets, and heart
felt sympathy at this their irreparable loss.
Plainfield.
G. A. Foss visited in Morrisville last
week.
Herbert Taylor and family have moved
to Washington.
A. G. Slayton and wife of Barre were in
| town last week.
Mrs. Minnie Marsh of Montpelier visited
| in town last week.
| A young child of Winsor Perry is down
with typhoid fever
Mrs. Sue Hoyt is spending few days in
town visiting friends.
George Townsend has moved to the tene-
ment over the barber shop.
Bert Gale of Montpelier visited his father,
Dea. 8. b. Gale last Saturday.
Clinton Cutler has decided his Ira Robin
son farm to Philip Bean of Marshfeld
Several from here attended the wrestle
at Woodsville, N. H., last Saturday night,
John Ryan acting as referee.
Judge W. s. Martin goes this week We'd
nesday to Manchester, N. H., to spend a
week or more with his sons, w. 8. Jr., and
Edgar.
Frank Cristi one of the young men of the
town that took the advice Of Horace Greedy
and went west settling in the State of Colo.
RADIO is renewing old acquaintances.
Miss Flora Kilby, u former teacher in the
village school but now engaged in teaching
| at Barre, called on friends last day on
her way TO her home at Newport Center
The East Hill Reading club met at the
home of IL. G. Moore last Thursday even
ing and organized for the winter by the
election Of officers: President. Scott Per-
kins; first vice president, Mrs. Willis
Noble; second vice president, Winfield
next meeting will be held at Nathaniel
Townsend's this week Thursday evening.
Roxbury.
Mrs. Nellie Ellis spent Sunday in Gran
Vile.
Mrs. Olivia Shepherd is quite i'll with
pneumonia.
Miss Myrtle Wheeler is suffering with o
sprained ankle.
Miss Edith Greene was at her home in
Bethel over Sunday.
Fl. A. e. Richardson is confined to the
house with rheumatism.
Joseph Boulais and d. d. Berry are now
boarding with Mrs. X. p. Bean.
Miss Belle Wynn of Bethel spent few
days last week with Miss None O'Grady.
Mrs. q. W. Orcutt is still quite sick. HeI
mother who is caring for her, was also quite
i'll last week.
Mrs. Addie Mason of this place and Fred
Curtis OF Mortified were married in North.
field on Wednesday.
James O'Grady. Joseph Boulais and L.
LaFrania attended dance in Gouldsville
on Thursday evening.
Rev. j. r. Henderson expects soon to
change his boarding place from Mrs. K. p
Beams to d. b. Howe's.
George Andrews recently purchased a
work horse OF George French and Is draw.
ing logs for Heath u Rice.
A Christmas tree with appropriate exer.
cises will be held at the Congregational
church on Monday evening, December 26.
The entertainment which was given by
the Good Templars Wednesday evening
was quite well attended. About $500 was
taken at the door.
The body OF Mrs. MILFORD Raymond, who
died at her home in East Granville las,
week was brought here for burial on Fri
day, Rev. j. II. Henderson officiated at the
funeral which was held from her home.
West Topsham.
John Prescott OF Manchester, N. H., has
been visiting relatives in town for week
A young child of Clifton Peake of Barre
was brought here for burial last Sunday az
ternoon.
Arrangements are being made for
Christmas tree here in the hall next Satur
day evening.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Amos Jewett, Mrs. w. b
Bagley and G. X. Church were in Barre
and Montpelier last Thursday.
Several from this place attended the con
cert at East Corinth last Thursday evening
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