The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-10

stamps. The local dealers purchased them
from the Burlington Grocery Company and
were innocent OF any completely in the mat
among the attractions booked for the
opera house next season by Manager La
point is The Christian" The date Tor this
production in Barre is Thursday, October
~ Mr.. Lapoint and Mrs. Walker. mana
ger OF the Howard Opera house, Burling-
YOU, are booking for next season in con-
yuuoC.oi, wnlcn VIII assure class Of plays
never peiore seen in the State outside OF
Rutland and Burlington. Mr., Lapoint has
already booked many frst-class attractions,
me list and dates will be published later
in this column.
AZ the regular meeting OF the city council
nei1 last week, sewer permits were granted
to Justus Ketchum 8. FL. Barnes. q, A.
Prindle, III. q. Patterson, r. Il. Robinson
ana l., IL. Thurston. The proposition Of
mary Howe-Lavin to open the Opera House
in August for $500 and all expenses was de-
cllned' The supply committee was author
lzeu 10 purchase water connection supplies
az an expense not to exceed 81 900 for
superintendent Currier. A number of city
warrants for small amounts were approved
and ordered paid. The petition of residents
on fark street for concrete sidewalk was
referred to committee. The sum of SO, 900
was transferred from the general to the
school fund. and $500 was appropriated for
the French library. Mason & Company
were empowered to build platform at the
rear door OF the post-office at an expense not
TO exceed 500 Building permits were
granted to G. Tomassi, James Lew, ], r,
Smith, W. g. Odds, o. S. Cheever, A. r.
Sortwell, A. X Batchelder, W. II. Gladding
ana Justus ketchum. Adjourned.
NorthfeId.
George d. Evans is at work in Barre.
Frank N. Carpenter and family arrived
TIT arJu
in Florida. ''
-. Main street is being much improved by
the hlling in with granite chips to make a
smooth road bed.
George Coffrin has opened barber shop
under Jones' store. The firm of Coffrin &
Roberts has been dissolved.
l., ID: May, who has been in the employ
OF A. Il. Rice the past year, has gone to
Boston where he has work.
Frank l.. Dunsmoor and brother Edwin
arrived in town Thursday afternoon from
Adams, Mass They drove through in
about two days.
The Sophomore-Freshmen preliminary
prize speaking will be held in the chapel
Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this
week to select speakers for the prize speak
ing in June.
The pupils of the high and graded school
gave an entertainment and exhibit in ar
itations, ETC., were given, after which an
opportunity was had to inspect the work of
the pupils. The exhibit was largely an
outgrowth of drawing under the careful in
struction of the teachers.
The teachers for the spring term are as
follows: Center, Jennie M. Silver; South
Mortified, Alice NJ. Goodwin; Holton dis
trict, Winifred Foss; East hill, Kate Hart
ley; West hill, Josie Lewis; Rabbit hollow,
Flora Brigham; Harlow bridge, ANY Den.
ny; East school, Mabel Seaver Little
Northheld, Grace B. Mead.
Waterbury.
Miss Lena Wallace of Montpelier Sem
mary, spent Sunday at home.
Miss Eva Freeman of Moretown is spend.
ing few days at Mr.. j. G. Griggs.
Rev. L. 81. Elliot preached at Lyndon
be at Alburgh next Sunday.
The Philomatheans will meet this week
at the home Of Mrs. w. P. Elliott Roll.call
will be responded to by miscellaneous quo.
tations.
1t was rumored on Saturday that the Boil.
ton Falls dam was going to be taken out
and built over, but the statements have not
been corroborated.
The Cuban Spy" drama will be repeated
at the town hall, Duxbury Corners, next
tuesday evening, May 49, for the benefit OF
the Duxbury Cemetery Association.
Communion was observed at the Congre-
gational church last Sunday morning.
Miss Hutchinson united with the church on
confession OF faith, and Mr.. and Mrs. Trow-
bridge by letter.
Chief Carroll gave his assistants practice
with fire ladders and hose last week
that was very satisfactory. An occasional
drill OF that sort will be given during the
summer and we may be sure of prompt:and
efficient service in case of fire.
The Juniors have reorganized and will
play ball this season under the name of
Water bury Tufts" Will Gurley. captain,
and James Marion, manager. All who de-
sire to make the boys happy by aiding them
financially will have an opportunity The
first game will be played May 49,
At the annual business meeting of the
Epworth League last Thursday evening the
following officers were elected: President,
M. ID. Moody; first vice-president, e. T.
Ladd; third vice-president. Mrs. Bertha
Miller; fourth vice-presdent, Miss Myrtle
Guptil; treasurer. John Tice.
The comedy.drama Cuban Spy" given
at Duxbury Corners Saturday evening for
the benefit of the Cemetery Association was
success The people turned out to help
good cause and nice sum was realized
The cast OF characters for amateurs was
exceptionally good and considering their
cramped stage facilities they did remark
ably well. The Ladies' Orchestra furnished
music which added much to the enjoyment
OF the occasion.
Next Sunday will be celebrated as Ed
worth League Anniversary day in the Meth.
odist church. A special service will be
held at 1880 P. NJ. Rev. w. NJ. Newton of
Montpelier will deliver the principal adj
dress. Printed programmes with music
will be used The graduation of juniors
and the installation of officers will take
place, The usual Epworth League evening
service will be held at GAO.
Last Sunday the evidence OF the liquor |
traffic that exists in Waterbury was mani |
Tested most forcibly. Early in the morning |
Mrs. Felix Stone was found wandering near |
The river above the Winooski street bridge. |
suffering with delirium tremens. She was
aiken to her rooms and medical aid sum
noned. Later in the day young man was
ound intoxicated in the streets and locked
Up. Monday morning he disclosed on one
George Miller, who was fined $40 and costs,
n all S3601
East Corinth.
Mrs. G. II. Butterfeld is nursing in
'eacham for few weeks.
H. @. Corlss Is in town visiting his moth.
IT, Mrs. A. Mcfarland.