The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-11

dogs. w. e. Barney appeared for the
plaintiff and r. M Harvey for the defend
ant. At eleven o'clock in the evening the
jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff to
recover one cent damages.
II. j. Thwing was struck by a suburban
train last Wednesday afternoon at the Ber-
lin street crossing and narrowly escaped
death. His wagon was demolished and
Mr.. Thwing was struck in the head, rem
dering him unconscious for time. Engi-
neer Cummings OF the Boulder" states
that the whistle was blown and that the
bell was ringing at the time OF the accident.
Mr.. Thwing is rapidly recovering.
The annual parish meeting Of the Church
of the Good Shepherd was held last
Wednesday evening. The report of the
treasurer showed that the society is out OF
debt and has a small balance on hand. DR..
W. d. Reid was elected warden, H. X. Bush
secretary, John Robins treasurer, r. g.
Rowland lay reader and Sunday school
superintendent, w. ID. Kidder choir master,
and Miss Louisa Mckenzie organist
At the meeting Of the city council held
last week. building permits were granted
to Shipley q Jones, Israel Wood, 8. Mas
succo, Fl. Marion, Nelson Hamel and
Smith Brothers. The New England Tele-
phone company was granted permission to
set thirty-fve poles on Washington street
above Hill street. The question OF pur-
chasing the plant OF the Barre Water Com.
definite action was taken.
A farewell service in honor OF Company
| e was held in the Universalist church last
Thursday evening. Addresses were made
by Mayor Gordon, Rev. j. A Sherburne
and Mrs. b. w. Jones. The church was
| several patriotic songs. Business was gen.
orally suspended Friday forenoon, and
| thousands OF people coDgregated in and
around depot square to give the boys a
rousing send off. The train pulled out
amid the booming of cannon, screeching
Of whistles and the cheers Of the crowd.
Company Z was examined at Camp
Olympia last Saturday. Capt. e. j. Badger
and privates ID. r. Bisbee, William David
son, B. +. Gilley, James Lawler, j. Milne,
Paul Myette, p. Rogers, William Parks,
George Ross. A. Rosse, A. j. Schneider,
Stevens were plucked and returned to
Barre that evening. Universal regret Is
expressed that Capt. Badger failed to pass,
| as he has been considered one of the most
efficient captains in the regiment, and the
| enthusiasm that has characterized the men
of his command will largely be lost now
that he is left behind.
Brief mention was made last week OF the
death of Mrs. Nancy G. Wheaton which oc-
| CURED at her home after short illness.
Mrs. Wheaton was born in Thetford, June
8, 1917 In later years the family moved to
academy at Montpelier, also attended
church there. In 1889 she married Erastus
| Wheaton of Barre. They lived to celebrate
| their golden wedding in 1889, he dying one
year later. She was the mother OF FIVE
children, three Of whom survive her, George
e. @. Wheaton with whom she lived, Mrs.
| William Clark of Concord, N. H., and Mrs.
| A. q. Reed She was one who was ever
| ready to minister to the sick and afflicted
and gave generously to the poor and needy.
She early united with the Congregational
church and at the time of her death was the
Oldest member. From her earliest recol-
lection the WATCHMAN was in her fathers
family, and she has taken 1t continuously
since her marriage. The funeral was held
from her late home, Rev. DR.. S. N. jackson
officiating She left to her children the
priceless legacy of good example and an
untarnished name.
West Berlin.
The Grange and few invited friends met
at A. S. Libbey's April 20 to remind them 1t
After pleasant social w. e. Colby, in be-
half OF the Grange presented them with two
nice rocking-chairs, after which cake and
ice.cream was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
WILDER Brown held family gathering at
their home last Wednesday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. Handy of Massachusetts, q
sister Of Mr.. Brown, who has been visiting
there. - Mrs. George Ayers will drill
the Sunday-school infant class in singing
for Children's day. - Lesley Streeter
has position on milk route in Provi-
dence, R. I. - Mrs. May Leonard, Mrs.
Eben Glines, Mrs. Olive Chase and Ivalon
Romney are quite sick. - These officer
| of the Epworth League were elected last
Friday evening: George Chase, president;
Mrs. G. Rowell viCe.president; Maud
Northfeld this week. - 1t should have
read Davis Brothers instead Of Jones Broth
| ers who bought the two houses at West Ber-
lin. - The three Fogg children went to
Norwich on Tuesday for the summer.
Corinth.
The schools in town commenced on May
| I'd, generally, but the Cookville district had
not employed teacher. Miss Ella Butter
| son, teacher at the Center Cher fourth term
there). Arthur Sargent IN the Parker dis
Sargent in the Eaton district and Miss Ada
McIndoe OF Fairlee in district No. 8. -
Harry Townsend and Will Wilson have
bought the Lovewell farm Of Mrs. A. l..
Parker for $500. - Mrs. Arvilla Payne
mental faculties. - Mrs. o. w. Sloan
has been i'll.
Alfred Barnes and wife from Remington
are visiting his aunt, Mrs. Humphrey
- Mrs. Albert Martin has been visiting
Mrs. Hodge. - Several from this place
| went to Bradf0rd on friday TO DID tine
guards "God speed" - George Orms
bee has gone to work for L. A. Doty o.
Bradford. j. r. Comstock has given
his property to Clinton Sargent for the
maintenance of himself and wife. -
Elder Sargent expects soon to move hi
family into the Albert Mcconnell house.
South Woodbury..
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs
Bert Wheeler Wednesday, May IS, after
noon and evening. All are cordially in
vited. - Rev. Mr.. Ganley occupied the
pulpit last Sunday for the first time THU
year. - The Good Templars installed
their officers last Saturday night. In tn,
contest Company A won and was furnished
with supper OF hot coffee and cake, corr
balls and molasses candy by Company B
The tables were decorated with flowers
- b. w. Wheeler went to North Mont
pelier last Monday to work with the road
machine. - A company from this plac,
attended the drama at North Calais las
Friday night, given by the Cabot Coco
Templars. = Harry Burnham has beer
suffering for a few days back with boil OF
his hand. - Schools in town commene
ed on Monday. School in district No. 2 Il
taught by Alice Martin of Plainfield dis
trict No. by Agnes Moore of Morrisyille
village, Mary Sabin. - Mrs. A. M. Ben
jamin and sister, Mrs. Il. j. Banks, visited
in East Hardwick last week Tuesday ant