The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-18

evening by Officer Wood Bowers was in a
sadly intoxicated condition at the Central
Vermont station. Before Judge Smile Mon
day afternoon he pleaded guilty, disclosing
on certain parties against whom Grand
Juror II. Z. Carleton is now directing his at
tention. The court temporarily withheld
sentence In Bowers case, but he will evi-
IDENTIFY go to the house OF correction at Rut-
land for an extended sojourn.
At the annual meeting of Marquis de La
fayette Chapter, Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, held last week with Mrs
II. A. Adams, the following officers were
elected: Regent, Mrs. II. A. Adams; vice.
regent, Mrs. Q, II More; secretary, Mrs. j.
registrar, Miss Jennie Phinney; historian,
Mrs. @. A Best; delegate to the National
congress at Washington, ID. c., Mrs. A o.
Cummips. This chapter has prospered dur
ing the past year and now has thirty-seven
members.
Mrs: Julia M. Blair. widow OF the late
Francis Blair, died early last Wednesday
morning at the home of George Blair, her
son, on Berlin side, aged eighty five years
Deceased had been Ill for many months and
had been confined TO her bed for several
weeks. She was highly esteemed by all
who knew her and her memory is fragrant.
For many years she has made her home
with her son on Berlin side. Her funeral
was held Friday morning at nine o'clock
from ST. Augustine's church, Rev. Father
w u. " sullivan OU1clHt1DR, anu the inter-
ment was in the Catholic cemetery
Capt. Fl. c. Lull city liquor agent, re.
ceived letter recently from well-known
citizen Of Waterbury in which that gentle
man expressed his regret that the captain
had gone into the liquor business and
prophesying that M. Lull will soon "fall
from grace" and get to drinking himself.
In reply Capt. Lull wrote the Waterbury
gentleman that he thanked him for the in
terest expressed in his welfare, but that
when he needed spiritual advice he
would apply to the reverend gentleman
who holds the position of city liquor agent
at Barre
Union services under the direction OF
Rev. w. A. Dawson were held at the Bsp.
list church Sunday evening, and every avail
able seat ia the house was occupied. He
took bis text from Amos Alp, and showed
the need of the people of the present time
TO take heed for the judgment day. He
gave ilustra ions of the little care viii
people took for their welfare after death,
their entire attention being occupisd with
earthly pleasures and the bui ding up OF
fortunes The song service was led by
Secretary Merrill of the Young Mems
Christian Association.
The funeral of John Jerles was held Mon
day morning from his old home on Court
street, Rev. j. Edward Wright officiating
The burial was in Green Mount cemetery.
Mr.. Jerles died Saturday morning after
DTltl llutSb Wlln DubulDOulb, HRtu nIty-One
years. He had been resident of Mont
pelier for the last thirty-fve years and for
many years has been in the employ of Street
Commissioners Roberts. He buried his wife
about two years ago. Mr.. Jeres was a
hard-working, industrious man who had
many friends in the city, to whom his
death brings genuine sorrow.
Reports received from towns along the
line of the Montpelier and Wells River
railroad indicate that the friends and back
ers OF Conductor Henderson will come to
Montpelier in force Thursday evening when
the Henderson-DownIng wrestling match
will occur in the opera house. The Mont
pelier and Wells River railroad will run
special train from Woodsvlle and return
for the accommodation Of people along its
line, leaving Montpelier on the return trip
at midnight, or as soon as the wrestling
match is over. Downing is now in train
ing under Edward Desc of st. Albans. The
managers of the affair, and HI. M. Dufur,
the referee, guarantee square deal and
wrestle to finish.
George W. Wings chances of the judge
ship were heavily discounted on Monday.
When Sheriff Bancroft presented to George
K. Holden the petition for Mr.. Wings ap-
pointment as sixth assistant judge Mr.. Hol-
den not only refused to sign but he wrote a
personal letter to Governor Smith explain
ing his reasons for refusing to affix his
name to the petition. Mr.. Holden informed
ed Mr. Wings fitness for the position, and
honored him az an upright and successful
attorney, he had religious scruples" against
signing any petition. Small wonder the
Governor wants another day to decide the
matterl
Deputy Sheriff A. q. Templeton OF East
Montpelier met with an accident ON Mon.
day which came near being fatal. While
on his way to the Office OF the town clerk,
the whip-socket on his sleigh became de-
tached allowing the whip to strike the
spirited horse he was driving, causing it to
run. AS he leaned forward to catch the
whip, the sleigh tipped, thro wing Mr.. Tenn
pleton on the horses heels which caused
him to kick. Mr.. Templeton received a
bad cut back Of the ear and numerous other
bruises. The horse was soon stopped with
the sleigh partly wrecked. Mr.. Templeton
is to be congratulated on his lucky escape
from more serious injury.
William Norman Dudley died Monday
evening of appoplexy at his home on Ber-
lin side aged sixty EIGHT years. Deceased
had been resident Of Berlin nearly twenty
years. He enlisted in Company @, First
Vermont cavalry in September, 1861, was
taken prisoner May "a, 1862, paroled Sep
tember 7, and discharged from the service
because Of disability on January 13, 1868.
Mr.. Dudley has suffered from rheumatism
for many years, and for several months has
been unable to leave his home. He leaves
Roberts of this city and Carlos Dudley Of
Middesex. Funeral services will be held
at his late home Thursday morning at
eleven o'clock. The burial will be in
Green Mount cemetery.
The Vermont State Splritualst Associa-
ton will hold its thirtieth annual conven-
ton at Montpelier, in Grand Army, hall next
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In addition
to the Vermont speakers who are invited
and expected to be present the managers
have secured the services of Mrs. Helen
Palmer Bessegue of Hartford, Conn. Mrs.
Ressegue is well known as fine lecturer.
At the close of her lecture she will give
psychometric readings. DIR. Mills of Sara.
toga Springs will also be present TO give
tests at the close OF nearly every lecture.
Other speakers, mediums and magnetic
healers are expected to be present. Good
music will be furnished. Entertainment
at the Exchange hotel 81 per day. No bet
ter railroad rates than mileage can be pro-
cured. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
At the third annual meeting of the Ladies'.
Auxiliary to Heaton Hospital, held We'd
off In ha nf the A np1.