The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-09-30
NEWBURY.

time the Oxbow Chapter, Daughters
of the American Revolution, gave the
Newbury members of Co. G, LIST Regt.
Volunteers, most cordial reception
and hearty welcome home. The re-
ception given by the Daughters was at
the spacious and hospitable home of
their regent, Mrs. Louise f. Wheeler
on the OXbow. The clerk of the
weather did not smile on Saturday af-
ternoon and evening, but never mind,
matters progressed serenely on the Ok
bow, and the Newbury boys, IN COM
pliance with previous cordial invita-
ton, rendezvoused at Mrs. Wheeler's
shortly after noon, assisting in the dec
orations, combining business and
pleasure, getting acquainted with their
hostess and making themselves useful.
A substantial supper was served to the
BOYS a la camp life, to which ample
Justice was done. The evening was
ushered in with dark, low hanging
clouds, the rumbling of distant thun-
der and slight showers. Nevertheless
about one hundred and seventy-five
persons, men, women and children,
presented themselves. The scene was
splendidly patriotic. The interior dec
orations were artistically arranged
flags and bunting, the exterior a grand
display of flags and lanterns, tents and
a huge campfire, scene long to be re-
membered. Capt. H. T. johnson of
Co. G assisted Mrs. Wheeler in receiv-
ing. Messrs. NJ. G. Knight, Ernest
Hethington, Frank Meserve and Ed
ward Worthen acted as ushers. The
North Haverhill Cornet band, II. w.
Keyes, leader, were stationed on the
east veranda and discoursed appropri-
ate music. Refreshments were served
in the large dining room by the Daugh--
tiers. Only one condition detracted
from the happiness of this event and
that was the sickness of two Newbury
boys which prevented their presence,
Lieut.. Moses l.. Brock and Private
Merton Bailey. Regrets were express
ed on every hand and many silent
friends for their speedy recovery.
Disease has sOwn it's seeds and instead
of coming home to us as we expected
Uncle Sans boys would come, they
came as we might have expected the
coming of graduates of Libby and An
Jacksonville in other days. Persons,
citizens and societies have done only
a duty in this matter of welcoming the
boys home. Thus far Co. G has borne
a charmed life; her numbers are in
tact. Sickness of serious nature is
developing | know that [ voice the
sentiment Of all our loyal citizens in
the earnest hope that Co. G will be
spared the hand of the grim reaper for
many years. Letters of regret were
received from Mrs. Lieut.. Brock, Mrs
Cornelia G. Burdette of Arlington,
Vermont State Regent, an6 the fol
lowing from Gov.-elect and Mrs. Smith:
Sevenacres, st. Adams, vt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward c. Smith regret
exceedingly their inability to be, present
at the reception given Co q Friday, Sep
TENDER the twenty-third.
September the twenty-second.
Thus ends an interesting chapter in
our local history and the Newbury
boys wish to express their sincere graf
itude for all these tokens of respect
and appreciation and especially to Mrs.
Wheeler, who has given them such
cordial welcome and extended such
hearty hospitality.
Rev. Ralph Gillian, an evangelist of
wide repute moves on Satan in New
bury, beginning at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning at 1870,
followed by a young peoples meeting
in the Methodist church at p. m. and
an evening service in the Congrega-
tional church at 7.30. Mr.. Gillian will
be assisted by Mr.. o. W. Crowell, sing
er. The meetings will continue two
weeks. Everybody is cordially invit-
ed to attend. Mr.. Gillian is not
stranger in this section, having con-
Quoted a series of eminently success
full meetings at Haverhill not long ago.
The insolvency matters of G. w.
Hartwell have been terminated by
Geo. B. Barnett, assignee, the insol-
vent estate paying creditors 80 cents
on the dollar.
Old folks Sunday was observed at
the Methodist church last Sabbath
morning. The audience room was dec.
grated in keeping with the occasion,
potted plants, ferns and autumn leaves.
The services were appropriate and i'm
pressive, the singing was the old famil-
lar hymns rendered by the congrega-
ton. The discourse was commemora-
tive of the last days of Paul. The
prayers and eXhortations of the old
people who occupied the seats of hon
or were remindful of old Methodist
days. The scene was impressive and
beneficial. This is the second annual
event of this kind and we hope it has
come TO stay.
The price of the Daily Journal print
ed at Montpelier during the session of
the legislature has been reduced from
$1.OO to fifty cents for the. session.
Everyone interes ted in legislative do
ings ought to be subscriber.
On account of the unfavorable con-
di;ions of the weather the teachers
meeting called tor Saturday last was
postponed until further notice. Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday of this week
a state teachers meeting will be held
at Montpelier.
Being elected a member of the Gen.
eral Assembly does not seem to wean
Mr.. Kimball from the horse traffic, for
he has just returned from the West
with car of fine horses which he is
disposing of at satisfactory prices
The Orange County Canning Co.
will begin operations at their South
Newbury factory. very soon. They
have advertised for 5000 bushels of APP
pies for immediate delivery. They
have one of the latest improved hY-
draulic presses, and will make custom
cider and do much larger business
than ever before.
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