Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-12-13

The funeral OF George 8. Moulton was
quite well attended at his late home last
week Thursday. Rev. Homer White Of
hciated and w. II. Dubois conducted. The
bearers were e. A. Shattuck, J. b. Wells,
u. l.. Martin, u. Il. Cushman, II. A. Ho-
bart and l.. Richmond. Burial was at
the cemetery on the MouIton road. b. G.
funeral, the remaining near relatives who
reside here being also present.
The case OF Adelbert Albin VS.. George
Crane OF Brookfieid, trial of which was to
have begun in county court Monday, was
settled Saturday. Crane bought pair of
heavy work horses OF Albin for $500, pay
ing $3.50 down. Crane declined to pay the
balance, alleging that the horses had not
proven to be as represented. Albin
brought suit to recover the balance claim
ed under the contract. Under terms of
settlement, the defendant paid $50 and
each party paid its own costs.
The Central Vermont Pomona grange
met with Brookfield grange Dec. 9th, the
special feature being the election of Off
GERS. Nearly all the subordinate oranges
that we're represented are prosperous and
we'll to- do and the coming winter Is sure
to brighten all OF them. During the after
noon session the following officers we're
elected and @. III. Slack installed them,
assisted by w. K. Granger: Master,
Dana II. Morse; overseer, Frank Martin
lecturer, A. b. Manchester; steward, AL
bert Sargent; assistant steward, Chas.
Smith; chaplain, Martin r. Flint ;treasur-
err, Q. M. Erskine; secretary, Mary K.
Morse; gatekeeper, A. 3. Libby; Flora,
Mrs. z. F. Manchester; Ceres, Mrs. Dana
II. Morse; Pomona, Mrs. Frank Martin;
lazy assistant steward, Mrs. Chas. Smith.
The grange was closed In the fourth de-
gree after a vote of thanks had been ex-
tended to Brookfield grange for its hospi-
tslity. There was large attendance and
the meeting was enjoyed by all.
Horace w. Bailey of Newbury was in
town Tuesday on his way to Bethel to
paw his respects to his successor In the
office OF fish and game commissioner, Il.
A. Davis. MIR. Bailey has been an active
and efficient official, as all will agree,
having the best interests OF his depart
ment always In mind and aiming to pro-
duce the best results with the limited
means at hand. He was appointed in '9S
for four years, but the law was so changed
this year as TO throw him out and Gov.
Stickney bestowed the appointment on
gentleman, who will have personal over
sight of the Roxbury hatchery. Mr..
Bailey's continuance in Office was general
ly anticipated, and the result is a surprise
to the state, as many other of His Excel !
lency's doings have been. Randolph has
ell three OF the appointments that have
come 10 Orange county-N. l.. BoYden, |
normal trustee; J. D..Denison, visitor TO /
Norwich University; f. K. Prichard, |
examiner.
At the grange meeting Saturday even
ing about 30 applications for mem hership |
were considered and II was voted to |
the candidates in the first and /
second degrees at special meetings, the |
first of which will be held next Saturday |
evening. Between the degrees a cake
walk by eight couples, under the direc- |
ion OF Roy Holman, Will be given. The |
second meeting will be held Tuesday /
evening OF next week. The annual meet |
ing for the election OF officers will occur
evening, Dec. ed. A very en-
ioyable feature OF Saturday nights pro- |
gram was the presentation OF "Down |
East" a four-sct drama, the parts In |
" which were taken by Mr.. and Mrs. G. 8. |
Booth, George c. Flint, Miss George |
Mann, Roy Holman, Russell Burridge, I,
Arthur Wilson, Henry Holman, Harry I
and Miss Name Connolly. N. o.
snow OF Montpelier and f. F. Sault of
his place have painted some nice pieces
1f scenery for the hall, several expressly /
Tor this play, which was the first one
presented by the Grange Dramatic COM
pany.