The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-01-12

III, perchance, he may not have exdctly wha
you desire, he will aim to supply It in tn,
shortest possible time. II good goods and
honest prices and square dealing will do it
he Is bound to secure fair share OF public
patronage. Sewing. machine supplies and Q
popular line Of stationery are specialties
Give him cali.
| A NATURAL pastoral drama, favored with
the breezy local color Of Tennessee life, and
| permeated with the soft Southern atmos.
phere OF Its valleys, is q Romance OF Coon
Hollow" which will be seen at Blar chard
opera House tonight with wealth OF seem
cry and mechanical Effects and one Of the
largest acting companies on the dramatic
stage. This pretty ideal is q mirror OF
Southern life, q study Of character OF q
people who will ever interest To thought
ful people there Is splendid construction
Of the characters and a humor that is not
farcical, but natural and Infectious.
Among the magnificent scenic effects are o
steamb boat race on the Mississippi at night
between the Robert K. Lee and Natchez,
the boats lighted and under full heads Of
steam; cotton compress at work, and .
from life. A band OF plantation darkies are
seen in wood landing place on the river
where by moonlight they indulge in the
songs. dances and antics that have made the
colored race humorous factor in history.
Among other real estate, I advertise the
following this week House, barn and two
lots adjoining, on upper Main street, DO.
naDzs, at 81 ,250. Good house Just off Main
street, modern conveniences. set range, hot
and cold water, 81, ,300 Fine residence on
State street. Two family house on Kent
street. New, six rooms besides pantry, and
bath in each, electric lights, all modern i'm.
provements. Double house and barn on
Ridge street. Seven rooms each side, bath,
electric lights and steam heat. New cot
In. GalI
change. Fire insurance placed, and our
Mr.. M. r. Chase will be glad to write you
life insurance. Asking you to call and in.
vestiRate above bargains, and soliciting a
share OF your patronage, 1 am, respectfully,
Martin W. Wheelock, Real Estate aud In
City.
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