The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-07-04

Mrs. Shaw OF Boston, with her family ar
rived iu Bradford last Saturday, where she
is to spend the summer with her mother
Mrs. Crook.
The strawberry crop, though somewhat
late, promises to be very good, the rain and
the cool weather OF the last few days being
favorable to the growth Of the berries.
The people in this community were sur
prised last Wednesday to learn OF the death
Of DR.. Fred Stevens, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. II.
B. Stevens. He had been in failing health
for several years, but was able to be out I'M
til Monday when he was taken with spinal
meningitis and only lived about forty-eight
hours. The funeral was on Sunday in
charge Of Rev. Fl. 1. Kilburn, assisted by
Rev. A, 81. Webb.
Extensive preparations are being made
for the Fourth of July celebration. There
is to be the usual parade in the morning,
races during the day, and fireworks in the
evening. The small boy will be out in all
his glory, and will contribute his share
toward making life burden to the nervous
individual who breads racket
Charles A. Webb goes this week to Bay
View meas Old Orchard, where be has a
| position for the summer.
Clarence III. Martin and Miss Nellie Hunt,
former student at Montpelier Seminary,
were married at Essex Center Wednesday
evening, June 81. They are now stopping
with Mr.. Martins parents.
Mrs. A. H. Webb spoke at the st. Johns.
bury district convention OF Woman's Home
Missionary Society at st. Josephs Lake,
West Danville, last Friday.
The operettts, "Laila," was given in the
village hall Tuesday evening, June 26, to a
large and appreciative audience. The chill
| dren and young ladies rendered their psrGs
with great excellence, giving proof of most
| careful training. Much credit Ia due Mrs.
RQOnn W no. in
charge. for affording the people Of the town
30 fine an entertainment. The operetta
| gave 30 much satisfaction that IL was re-
| peated wednesday evening. The receipts
for the two evenings wer $50.
The millinery firm OF Albee & Clark has
| dissolved partnership, the business being
continued by Miss Albee.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. N.
| W. Cunningham Tuesday morning, June 26.
Miss White founder OF the Industrial
| School for colored girls in Montgomery,
! Alabama, addressed the Christian Endeavor
Society Monday evening in the interests OF
her work.
Rev. I. P. Frost and his family also Rev.
| and Mrs. l.. p. Tucker are expected at their
cottages at Lake Morey this week, where
they will spend the month Of July.
Calais.
Iuez Cameron left Monday morning for
Old Orchard Beach.
Georgina Hawkins arrived here Mon
| day.
| Wesley Kilburn is visiting in town.
AT special meeting of the local camp,
| Socs Of Veterans, last Saturday evening,
the following officers were installed: Cap
tain, w. ID. Peck; 6rst lieutenant, e. A.
Lamphere; second lieutenant, Grin Bald
win; camp council Clifford Bliss, Seven
applications for membership were pre-
sented. The next regular meeting is Sat
urGay evening, July T. at which time re-
freshments will be served by the Relief
| CORPS.
Prof and Mrs. Gallagher of Braintree
Mass, are visiting in town. - Miss
Lila Mower has been at home. - Mr..
and Mrs, Ora Curtis and MIS-. Densmore OF
| Washington, were in town les week. t.
Mrs III. s, Foster and children OF Mont.
pelier, are at 8. III Fosters. - Miss
Falva and Miss Houston arrived at their
summer home near T. III. Fosters on Sun
day. - II. III. Puffer and family visited
at i. L. Lamphere's last Thursday. -
The school in the primary room at Maple
corner will close on Tuesday. The higher
grade taught by Rose III, Glkey closed last
Friday. 1t was particularly successful
term and all are hoping Miss Gilkey will
return.