The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

July 3, Wnlcn they nave generously uonat-
ed to George l. Dobbs, who had his foot
crushed in the yard of the Montpelier and
Wells River railroad several months ago.
The water supply for East Barre has been
ractieally exhausted during the past week
nd the people have been obliged to resort
to wells and springs, carrying water in
some cases long distances. Should fire
break out in that village they would be
practically helpless.
j. f. Lamson, counsel for Charles John
son former proprietor of the Commercial
house in Barre, presented a petition to Gov
ernor Smith last week signed by large
number OF citizens of Barre asking for Mr..
Johnsons pardon. Governor Smith took
the matter under consideration.
Company z has voted to turn out for the
parade July 81 in company hats, blue
shirts, brown duck trousers and leggings.
The company has also accepted an invita-
ton from Commander George 7. Connors
to join the reunion to be held at Dewey
park under the auspices of the Washington
County Veterans Union, August and 10.
At the adjourned meeting of the city
council, held last Thursday evening, it was
voted to extend the Barre water system by
laying mains to Houghton's mills in Or
ange, and to erect reservoir there. The
cost of this addition will be about $50, 900.
Building permits were granted to Homer
Fits and Thomas Gable.
James King and Miss Verlette Mobbs
were married in gospel hall, Nichols block,
Fuller. Both the bride and groom are
prominent members OF the Society OF Be-
levers. A wedding supper was served in
the hall after the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
King are TO reside at 80 Foster street.
At the annual meeting of the Five Year
Men of Company K, held last Friday even
ing in Armory hall, Capt. E. ]. Badger was
oil o1arlr
and K. l.. Samson, steward. banquet
was served for which music was furnished
by the Mandolin and Guitar Club. Lieu.
tenant Carswell and Sergeant l.. M. Gauth-
Ter were admitted to the club.
Csssius Barrett was before Justice A. G.
Fay last Friday afternoon charged with in
toxication. He pleaded guilty and was
and was sent TO the county Jail for fifteen
days. Charles Milne was before Justice
Fay the same day charged with similar
offence for which he paid $16 20. William
Brown was also put through the mill Friday
afternoon and contributed $11 20 to the ex-
chequer Of the State.
At a special meeting of the city council
held Thursday morning, it was voted to
pump water from the Williamstown branch
into the reservoir. The water superintend-
ent was authorized to purchase an engine
and install the same on the Williamstown
branch at once. A resolution was also
adopted authorizing the property committee
to sell the grass, on land in Williamstown,
owned by the city, to Joseph Gauthier
| for So.
Manger Lapoint has selected Clarence
Lease as head usher for the new opera
house with w. A. Murray, T. G. Carswell
| Elon Barrett and G.. III. Pape as assistants
Z. 8. Bissell will be head usher in the bal.
cony with Fred Colburn, Louis Robbins and
Henry Smith assistants. Byron Smith will
| have charge of the boxes. The applications
! for this position were nearly as numerous
| as are those received by Seargent. alarms
| T. Q. Phinney just before a session OF legis.
lature for the few appointments at his dis
posal at the State House. Manager La
point has intended to treat everyone fairly
and his selections are generally commend
| ed.
There will be no change in the teachers al
the Spaulding High school during the com
ing year. In the grades Miss Lula A
Chamberlain Of Bethel will succeed Miss
Anna e. Baker at the Camp street school
Miss Carrie e. Draper OF Randolph will
grade at the High school building; Miss
Hannah M. Tracy OF Johnson will succeed
Miss Hattie Ingalls, OF the first grade at the
Church street school; Miss Hattie M. Brown
OF Barre will succeed Miss Annie K. Thurs
ton in the first grade Of the Summer stree
bCuOOl, anu BLISS WARY "a, hunter Will sue
coed Miss Hattie K. Wilson in the frs
grade in the Brook street school. Miss
Hattie Ingalls,, resigned, has been elected
az one of the teachers in the NorthfielC
graded school.
At the regular meeting of the city coun
Gil, held last week, building permits wer,
granted to l.. A. Gale, L. r. Fortney, Smith
Brothers, the Barre Railroad Company, @
L.. Bugbee and Almon Downing The com
mittee on streets reported favorably on tn,
petition for surface sewer on Keith Ave
nue.. The lighting committee was given il
charge the matter OF wiring the stage il
the city building for electric lights. Thu
report OF the street commissioners favorinI
accepting and working School street wa
vetoed because the city charter will not al
low the city to lay out a street two rod
wide. The sum OF $500 was appropriated
for current expenses for the water depart
Inent. The question OF Barrels water sup
ply was discussed at length. Mayor Cor
don stated that unless copious rains sooi
came the city would reach its limit TO
water in less than one week. Varou
methods OF retrenching were suggested