The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
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Several from here contemplate attend
ing the musical convention at Cabot, March
and 3.
Owing to a severe cold and 80 much sick
ness prevailing, the girls think they had
not very brilliant success at Cabot.
Mrs, d. Lucas is recovering from her ill
ness, as is Mrs. Lovina Packer. - Mrs.
e. e, Yaw has catarrhal pneumonia. DR..
Frank Gale of East Calais, is attending her.
- Mrs. A hal Davis is i'll with the grip
as is Mrs. Slas Packer. - Remember
the Methodist Ladies' Aid Society bold a
social at P. II. Hudson's next Friday alter
noon aud evening. All are cordially in
vited TO come. - Edmund p Hami-
grandmother, Mrs Lovina Packer; and
aunts, Mrs Mears and Mrs. Lucas. -
The schools in the village and King district
closed last Friday. Those on Maple Hill
and in No. one week before. A full re-
port Of the examinations will be given later.
A E. Lamberton sold his matched pair of
horses to Mr.. Perry New York horse buy
er. - Daniel Hacomb sold horse to
! o. K. Collins of Montpelier - Mrs. Nc
Vain Of Rochester who has been sick at
her daughters, Mrs. A. I. Davis, died last
| Friday. Her remains were taken to her
home in Rochester for burial. - Rev.
s. G. Lewis preached very able sermon to
| the Knights OF Pythias last Sunday. -
Quite a number attended the funeral OF
Ma Austin Of Plainfield last Sunday. He
| years ago. - 1t is reported that George
Town, son of DR.. Town of Whittier, Cal,
committed suicide. 1t is expected that the
DOCTORS wife will return to Marshfield.
o. H Smith, administrator OF the estate
of the late Abraham Wood, brought suit
one week ago last Monday, against j. Der.
ton Pike, for the sum of $40, attaching
| property to the amount OF 1000 or more
and trusteeing the Marshfeld creamery.
II appears that the defendant had bought
| - A. II
Wood, OF the administrator to the amount
| of S24 43, agreeing to pay for the same on or
before the first of January, at the same
| time presenting an account against the es'
tate for Sl4.70, with the understanding that
| it would be allowed in settlement. after tho
commissioners had acted upon it, which
they did, at their first meeting in Decem-
| Der. Upon settlement with the administra-
tor, Mr.. Pike paid $40 and presented the
account which was wholly ignored by Mr..
Smith, full payment being demanded in
| spot cash for the balance, $14.43 Mr. Pike
promptly settled the affair, agreeing that il
is fully worth 1886, the cost, to know who
ones friends are. Bert says, war has
commenced but the end is not yet"
Roxbury.
Mrs. III, G. Wand susen is visiting her sis
| ter in Barre.
The Good Templars did not hold thei
regular meeting on Tuesday night owing to
the severe storm.
George Richardson of South birmingham,
Mass, and Mrs. Battles and daughter,
Lima, OF Braintree visited friends in town
last week.
Pearl Flint who has been confined to the
house by illness for some time, Is now able
TO be ont again. His mother, Mrs. Orrin
Flint Is also convalescent
The Summit temple has been obliged to
disband owing to the inability to find su-
perintendent. This Sc ems a pity as the
children seem to take great interest in the
meetings.
Miss Maude Clark sang solo at the Con-
gregational church on Sunday. 1t is ex-
pected she will sing next Sunday. Her
solos are very much appreciated by all low
ers Of music.
D. ID. Berry has recently finished his
duties as night telegraph operator and has
taken a similar position at Richmond. His
place Is filed by Dennis Wynn Of White
River Junction.
The winners of the prizes which were Of
fered by Rev. j. r. Henderson for the best
attendance at Sunday-school and the Juve-
nile temple were Mabel and Edith Fisk and
Ellen Bagley, first prizes, and Clarence
Roys, second.
The many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Carpenter gave them reception at their
home last Saturday evening at which about
forty were present. Among the gifts pre-
sented to them during the evening we're
two large chairs from the neighbors OF Mr..
and Mrs. Carpenter. Refreshments OF cake
and coffee were served and a pleasant even
ing was enjoyed by all The guests depart
ed wishing the newly married couple many
years of happy welded life.
The last OF a series Of singing schools will
be held next Saturday evening. The men,
bers are planning for a concert to be given
in the near future. - Evangelical meet
ings were held at the Flats on Monday and
Tuesday evenings - Mrs. l.. A, Wilson
Is quite ill. - Harry Williams OF Leha-
non, N. H., is here on a visit to his parents.
- Charles Kilburn and family of RAN
dolph visited at U. j. Carpenters on Sun
day. - II. p. Worcester and Miss Lou
Worcester visited in Northfeld on Friday.
- Miss Josie Gushea is visiting in East
Granville ID. w. Ferris, who has
been i'll with the grip, is recovering.
Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
eanacially adantad To tho naaha Of tho