Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-28

Mrs. George Hoyt picked pansies the
24th.
j. w. Hale has been on the sick list for
two weeks.
Alfred Wells has gone to Warren to run
a creamery.
Homer Young of Barre has been in
town this week.
Charles Hubert OF Hanover was here
the first OF the week.
Frank Bowman and wife OF Montpelier
were here the first of the week.
Mrs. Estella Buck OF Lebanon, N. H.,
visited her son, Ned, over Christmas.
Aleck Hull returned to Barnard Tues
day, where he is now at work, after a few
days spent here.
DIR. and Mrs. II. II. Mcintyre were in
town yesterday. Harry Mcintyre Is
spending the week here.
Vernon Brown and Miss May Wilson OF
East Montpelier were married Saturday
and came here that evening.
Clarence Cleveland, now employed by
Cummings, the printer, at White River
junction, was at w. 8. 5. Bucks Monday.
Harry and Fred Beedle OF Keene, n. H.,
spent Christmas here, Fred returning
Tuesday, while Harry remains until Fri
day.
Charles Utton, who works for W. W.
Bean, went to Marlboro, n. H., Tuesday
to attend the funeral OF his wife who died
there Sunday.
Horace Moulton is playing with the
Dartmouth Mandolin club this vacation,
who give concerts in Nashua, Lowell,
Boston and elsewhere.
Miss Marion A. Finn OF Burlington was
H. a A. lie
Finn OF Mortified, Mass, who had been
here for two weeks, accompanied her up
on her return.
Dewitt, son OF Mrs. Sadie Bruce, has
scarlatins, which be took from his brother,
Claude, who has recovered. The place is
Guaranteed. IL was hoped the last had
been heard OF this disease.
Plus As was the score made at the Celery
" hist club meeting al r. A. Smiths last
Thursday evening by Mr.. Smith and Mrs.
+. n. Bean. r. A. Dunn and Mrs. Will
Curtis were the rear guard, with minus 6.
The annual firemen's concert and ball
next Tuesday evening at Dubois & Gays
hail promises to he very enjoyable at
fair. The Bruce & Isabelle orchestra Of
Barre, six pieces, will furnish music. Sup
per will be served at the Red Lion Inn.
List week f. W. sault, editor OF the
Vergennes FermOnter, moved his business
to c0mmodious quarters in the VermOnter
block, especially fitted for his growing
business. A new press which be puts in
this week is another evidence Of inereas-
ing prosperity.
Miss Eunice Flint has resigned as
teacher OF the first intermediate DEPART
ment OF the graded school and will be
succeeded by Mrs. Ida circuit, who enters
upon her duties next Tuesday. Miss
Flint and Miss Wall go TO Boston next
month to take a course in special studies
with private preceptor.
Mrs. Eliza Hibbar dhas copy OF the
Farmers almanac for 1886 which makes
interesting reading. IL WAS edited by
Thomas Spofford, who states that 1t con-
tains "all necessary for an almanac and a
variety of other matters" Under pre-.
dictions, we find that "The year 1886 will
be a very eventful one-to every old maid
who gets married. also that "Many
things will be wondered at this year, and
turn out not TO be miracles" From its wise
savings we learn that "More flies are
caught with drop OF honey than gal
Ion OF vinegar"
At the grange meeting Saturday even
ing Russell Burridge was elected lecturer
for the ensuing wear by an almost unani-
nous vote. Several more applications for
mem bership were received. An interest
ing discussion OF the free delivery grocery
system and the advantages OF the grange
store was followed by a laugbable panto-
mime presentation OF "Bessie's Three
Lovers" Christmas selections were rem
dered by the choir aud Mrs. r. L. Bass
gave a pleasing solo. At the next meet
ing the newly elected officers viii be In
stalled and the usual banquet in their
honor will be served.