The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-07


A brother OF J. A. Gilmore was buried at
us nome In Glover last Friday. Young
Jesse formerly attended school here and
Hhs well known and liked, but was taken
WIN brlghts disease. and after an illness OF
nearly three years he has finally been re-
leased from suffering.
Memorial day was very esnerallv oh
scr mere Every one is in sympathy with
S pi,N I, anu Army boys and the Woman's
ne,Iel Oorps ana all turned out to assist in
making the exercises successful. The
music by the Stowe band was fine. The
speaking OF the school children was also
goou, ana the Grafton by Rev. Il. o. Sher.
g 9. vi o. AiDans, was a mastery pro-
duction and delivered without notes in a
very impressive manner The dinner Inv
the Keller Corps was as usual a fine one
ana after feeding the multitude. more than
Twelve baskets were taken up," to 90 TO
any one in need, OF which, thank God.
enere are very lew in our community. TAX.
ing II all in all this was one OF the most sue
cessful memorial days we have ever had
here.
Following the memorial services on
Wednesday, came the examination of
classes at the seminary, and on Thursday
AFTERNOON the graduating exercises with
music by the Howard Opera House orcbes-
tfA OF burlington. The first speaker was
claude =. Hill, who gave us a good paper
upon electricity, showing study and thought
upon his subject. He was followed by Miss
George Ross with an essay upon endoRens
and exogens which was of a very high or.
der. Miss Ross has very fine voice, every
WORD being distinctly hesrd4t the ak side
OF the large hall. She has been through the
course, bright and faithful student, and
ner paper showed much thought and study.
The next in ORDER was Miss Belle A nderson.
who told of the libraries of the world,
Every one obtained information from her
paper which was new to them. II not the
youngest, Miss Anderson is one of the
youngest who ever graduated from tbe
seminary. She Is an ambitious scholar and
has accomplished considerable work out
SIDE the regular course. Miss Nellie Man
chester OF Tunbridge was the prophecies
and In bright and well.written poem, she
described the future of the class in bright
and pleasing manner. Her ease and grace.
fulness were remarked by all A large
number OF former students were present AZ
the closing exercises, and enjoyed meeting
each other again in the old familiar hall
In the evening the orchestra gave a fine
concert, after which they played for q
promenade which was enjoyed by the hall
full OF people. Supper was served in the
hall OF the Woman's Relief Corps. AL
though not 80 many graduates as usual, the
quality OF the essays would compare favor
ably with any.
e. 7. Paqun Of Boston is in town visit
ing relatives.
j. A. Harrington has gone to Boston tt
accompany his wife home
Children's Sunday will be observed a
both churches next Sunday.
The Congregational church is receivinl
q fresh coat OF paint OF slate color.
Miss Belle Smith, who is teaching il
Williamstow, was at home Saturday.
M. M. Whitney caught trout in Peach
am pond one day last week, that weighe,
four pounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt and daughter from
Milliamstown, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Will Wells. last Saturday.
Rev. j. A. Dixon Of Barton Landing, OF
ticiated at the funeral OF Hiram Gardner
last Wednesday afternoon.
Childrens day will be observed at boil
the Methodist and Congregational churches
next Sunday with appropriate exercises.
DR.. Ella Lance of Providence, K. l., il
visiting her father, Paul Lance, at Lowe
Cabot. She is accompanied by lady
friend.
Ernest Smiths house took fire on tn,
afternoon of May 30. The fire originated
around the stove pipe. A vigorous use O
the axe anu lew pals OF water soon put /
out.
mont Mutual Fire Insurance Company wa,
in town last Saturday and settled with Mr.
Smith for the damage done to his house b,
fire three days before, paying him to hi
full satisfaction.
II is about time that something was done
with the cases OF intoxication, etc, which
have existed OF late. Moral feeling should
run in somewhat higher channels than TO,
some time in the past and deal out suct
punishment as the law provides.
Mrs. Lovantia Ermina, wife of John
Frank Whittier, died in San Francisco
May %, aged sixty-eight years. She was !
native OF Irssburg. MIR. Whittier, who died
few years previous, was a resident of this
town in his youth and was brother Of
Mrs. d. B. Rogers.
The many friends of Mrs. e. A. Kimbal]
OF Washington, ID. c., will be pleased tc
learn OF her safe return from her extended
trip to the holy land and many other east.
ern kingdoms. The trip occupied about
three months. She bore the fatigue of the
long journey remarkably well for a lady
seventy eight years OF age
Rev. s. f. Drew of Waterbury, a former
pastor OF the Congregational church in this
village gave very patriotic and historical
address 10 full house, Memorial Day.
The church was Hastily decorated with the
stars and stripes, potted plants and flowers
A male trio furnished music. recitation
Dy MISS Bertha Osgood was well rendered.
In the evening patriotic prayermeeting
was held, including a few Rotations.
The barn Of John Crane was struck by
lightning Monday and burned to the ground.
Nine calves, ten hogs and about forty
tons Of hay were consumed. Loss $1,000
partially insured. The flames were burst
ing through the roof before Mr.. Crane could
realize what had happened. Neighbors
rallied promptly, but the flames were so
fierce they were unable to get the live
stock out.
Lightning struck the barn of John Crane
Monday morning and burned it completely
to the ground. The barn was one of the
best and largest in town having been built
only last year Only with the exertons OF
those present was the house saved. Nine
calves, ten hogs and from thirty to forty
tons of hay were lost in the flames The
barn was insured for $780, stock and con-
tents $500. The loss will be- large and in it
they have the sympathy OF the community.
Mayor Hsines was seriously burned few
nights ago. He had retired, and his moth
or, hearing noise, went up to his room to
find him unconscious and lying on the
floor. He had broken the lamp and the
flames were enveloping his body. With
presence OF mind she seized a quilt and
smothered the flames. 1t is thought he had