The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-02-15

will hold its next quarterly session here on
Thursday. February 80
The assiguees OF L. L. Udan & Co. an
nounces that there will be public auction
OF the goods Of that firm every Saturday I'M
til all Is sold.
James 8. Morrill, made flying visit from
Washington to Stafford last week on bust.
ness connected with the estate OF his father,
the late Senator Morrill,.
The Elizabeth Mining Company Ia push
ing work vigorously day aud night, ana mas
recently enlarged its capital stock. Partes
from q distance are purchasing mining
rights and probably will soon begin mining
for copper in other parts OF the town.
Lieutenant l.. A. Rogers Of the Eighth
Vermont regiment, one Of the brsvost SOL
diers in the Civil War, died al South STRAIT
ford February IL, aged sixty three years. II
is said that when in the service volunteers
were asked for in dangerous moments, he
was ever among the first to respond to the
call.
The annual reunion and roll call Of
the Congregational church occurred last
Wednesday at the parsonage. Although
the day was quite stormy and very many
persons we're sick, the attendance was
good. Written messages were received
from eight absent members. But one mem-
Der Of the church died during the year 1898.
South Strafford.
Justin Sargent lost valuable horse last
week, the second one within year.
The remains OF Royal West OF Vershire
were Inferred in the South STAFFORD ceme-
terry last Sunday.
Lucian Rogers, a life long resident OF this
place died at his home last Saturday MORN
lug Of heart trouble, after an illness OF
few weeks. Funeral services were held at
the Universalist church Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. Edward Blake officiating. Deceased
was soldier, having served through the
war Of the rebellion. A wife and daughter
survive him.
Post Mills.
Rev. L. H. Elliot of Waterbury occupied
the pulpit last Sunday.
| Mrs. H. T. Howe has returned to Han
over N II. after week with her parents
| H. A. Edison of Lawrence, Mass, is board
| ing a. the Commodore house.
The higher grade OF the village school
closed February 4 and the primary Febru-
airy 7
Owing to sickness and cold weather the
dance Friday evening was not very we'll
| pstronized.
Albert B. Slack, son OF the late A, d.
Slack of this place, died in New York city,
| February IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Becwth have re.
turned from Vershire and reopened their
house on Lake street.
Crystal Lake Lodge of Odd Fellows
work ed the initiatory degree on seven can
didates Saturday night.
Mrs. G. A. Guild has returned from Han
over, n. H., and is caring for her sister,
Mrs. Moody, who is sick.
Saturday night was the coolest of the
| season, the Thermometer registering thirty
| three degrees below zero
Ice harvesting at Fairee Lake is nearly
| finished for the season. Over 1000 cakes of
| ice have been taken from this lake
Mrs. Weld and children have returned to
their home in Maine. Mrs. Weld has spent
some months here with her brother, DR.. e..
| W. Milliken.
Harry j. Batchelder, son OF Harvey
Batchelder of this place, has enlisted in the
regular army for three years. His regiment
is now ordered to Manila.
Melvin Lowe, Miss Louise Gilett and
Mr.. aud Mrs. Sherburne Miller of Boston,
Mass, Carroll Gillett and son Claude Of
Rumney, N. A, were in town last week.
An infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
| Charles ia, kson of Highland avenue died
on February 4. Funeral services were held
Februrry 6, conducted by Rev. G. G. Fogg.
Burial was at Lisbon, N. III.
Miss Rosette Gilletts death occurred at
the Gillett homestead, January 81 after an
illness OF several weeks. Funeral services
were held February 3, conducted by Rev.
@. G.. FOgg. Interment was in Pleasant
Valley cemetery.
Ryegate.
N. E. Morrison went to Boston last week
to visit for a short time.
Alex McLane sold, and delivered eight
fat pigs to K. I. irbanks OF St. Johnsbury
last week.
The Ladies Missionary society met with
Mrs. John III. Nelson last Thursday after
noon. Tea was served to all.
A number of the school children In Num-
Der district are entertaining the mumps
at present, but are better now.
Miss Alice H. Gibson of McIndoes for
mer resident here, has been spending a
few days in town visiting friends.
Jacob Symes has returned from visit
to Boston and is now occupying his usual
position in the store court as foreman of the
jury.
Wilson Beattie returned from Wells
River last week where he was convalescing
from an attack OF the grip while there on
business.
Miss Minnie McAllister OF birmingham,
Mass, former resident of Barnet is
working in the family OF A. w. McLane
| this winter.
Mrs. G. G. Nelson and daughter, Marion,
| returned from South Ryegate last week
from lew udyb VlblJ WIN n6r mother,
Mrs. Susan Park.
Alex Renfrew's people received word last
| Wednesday that one of their sons was i'll
with measles at his home in Barnet. Some
OF the family are there now caring for him.
The Blue Mountain Grange will give a
social at the residence of Chaplain George
Cochran on Wednesday evening, February
o. A cordial invitation is extended to all
Changers and their friends to be present.
A fine time is expected. Do not forget the
| date.
| Worcester.
Norman Eastman is dangerously ill.
Amos Emerson has been quite sick.
Scion Emerson is sick with pneumonia.
Mrs Martin Brown is very low at the
present time.
Many OF the farmers are losing their wa
ter supply by freezing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles White are rejoicing
over the arrival Of a son.
O. M. Ladd is repairing his house where
1t was damaged by the fire.
Rev. @. Wedgeworth attended the preach
ers' meeting at johnson, February s.