The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-11-20


so efficient at the head of our little
school and u vote of hearty thanks
was extended her by the parents and
friends at the close of the evenings
entertainment. A small admission
fee was taken at the door, which Miss
Cameron and her pupils gave to the
church.
WEST NEWBURY.
Miss Josie Little, who is sick with
diphtheria, is reported as a little bet
ter.
Mrs Haseltine has not been so well
for few days past.
Mr. Earle, former music teacher.
was in town over Sunday, a guest of
James Minard.
Miss Helen Harding has been enter
tanning her sister from northern Yer
mont for few days.
Let all interested in having a new
hall i'll this village take hold and as
sist the ladies aid society in their
worthy effort.
Mr.. Rutledge and family are mov-
ing to Fred Sawyer's for the winter.
James Mckay and his sister Sarah
who have been working for d. and A.
a. Carleton have returned to their
home in Topsham.
Miss Addie Jewell has closed her
school at North Haverhlll and has re-
turned home.
E. E. Putnam has been changing
waterpipes, thus bringing water to
his new barn and adding much to its
convenience.
WATERBURY CENTER.
Mrs. L. a. Lyon, who was quite badly
hurt in Vergennes short time ago by
falling down stairs, was so much more
comfortable that her husband took her
home last week Monday.
Last week Monday Mr.. and Mrs. Bick-
nell of Burlington were here delivering
the books they sold through this section a.
few weeks ago.
John Ennis and Samuel Cole of Marsh
field were guests of James Ennis of this
place last Thursday night. They came to
bring a man to the State hospital and
came out on the electrics to stay with Mr.
and Mrs. Ennis.
Married in this place November by
Rev. w. H. Trafton, George w. Mans
field of this place to Miss Matte Mill
ham of Shelburne. Congratulations are
extended to the happy couple and best
wishes for their happiness.
Mrs. Martha Pike ives in Montpelier
last Saturday and stayed over Sunday
with her daughter, Miss Bertha Pike
The district deputy of the sixth Ma
sonic district will make an official visit to
Winooski lodge on Wednesday evening,
December 4. A full attendance of the
members is desired.
Joseph, youngest son of S. r. Huse, ar
rived in town last Saturday from Lock-
port, n. Y, where he married his wife.
Mr.. Huse has purchased the old home
farm which he will occupy. His brother,
l.. NJ. Huse, who has lived on the farm
for several years will occupy rooms with
his wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs S. A.
Mansfield, at the Center for the winter
f. B. Moody and family hove moved to
their farm where they expect to remain
until March.
Mrs. Adrian of Boston is here staying
with her sister, Mrs. j. A. Gilmore, for
the winter.
WATTS RIVER
Frank Miles has finished work at
Barre and is at home.
John Bowen of Canada is visiting
his brother James Bowen.
Ernest Locke's school at West Tops
ham closed on Friday.
Mrs. Minnie Miles has finished her
labors as teacher in district No 5. OH
Friday. The village school closed on
Saturday. Ella Butson of Topsham
was teacher.
The house, barn and contents of
Lewis Parker were destroyed by fire
| last Sunday evening about nine
O'Clock. The alarm spread quickly
and crowd gathered in very short
time, but could do nothing towards
saving the buildings The buildings
of L. ID. Fellows were saved after
long hard fighting, though the house
| is left i'll a sad condition. Mr.. Eel
lows is well insured in the Vermont
Mutual. Mr.. Parker is insured in
the Union Mutual, Montpelier. The
cause OF the fire is unknown.
TOPSHAM.
| Mr.. ana MIS-. AlonZO Fisk are hap
Ply in the birth of a son.
Elmer Hood has been i'll the past
week.
Rev. John Wright of Barre is tc
supply the Methodist church for q
while.
Rev. j. A. McClelland's mother anC
sister from Philadelphia, are here fol
a short visit.
On Monday of last week son was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hood.
The singing school taught by Mr.
Corliss is quite well attended
Miss Maggie Whitehill closed an
other successful term of school in tn,
village last Friday
a few of the young friends of Mis-
Jennette Burgess met at the home o.
George Taplin Thursday evening t.
express their regret at her leavini
| town.
Mrs. Hiram Mills is failing fast.
Miss Jennie Hood is at home from
Monroe, for two weeks vacation
from the school she has been teaching
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