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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-12-11
WATERBURY,.

Electric lights are being installed
in the American house.
Roscoe Patterson has finished work
in Concord, N, H. and has returned
to his home i'll this village,
At meeting of the committee
which has in charge the public read
ing room, held this week, it was re-
ported that over 800 had been contrib
uted for this work.
Mrs. Francis Atherton of Burlington
was guest of j. W. Moody, her
brother, this week.
George Lapman has returned from
visiting i'll Jericho.
Following is the roll of honor of
the classes at the High school for the
fall term: Senior class, A honor,
Bertha Joslyn and Helen Moody. b
honor, Clayton Guptil and Justin
Kicker. Junior class, A honor, Will
liam Duffus, Ethel Childs, Lillian
Atherton and Irene Henry. B honor,
Bertha O'Brien, Florence Morse and
Effie Wells. Sophomore class, A
honor, Susie Holmes, b honor, Daisy
Hazeltine. Freshman class, A honor,
hubert Duffus. B honor, Rose Glib
son, Ollie Somerville, Earl Boyce and
Clara Corse.
Earl Cook is visiting in town while
on his way to his home in Portland,
Me.
Mrs. G. E. Moody entertained the
Ladies' Aid this week.
Mrs, F. w. Mould is visiting for
few weeks in Stoneham, Mass.
Miss Nellie Lewis of Middlesex is
employed at the Waterbury hotel.
OF the large herd of cattle owned by
Myron Graves, which was recently
tested for tuberculosis, only one of
the COWS was condemned In the herd
of young cattle one responded to the
test After it had been killed, how
ever, examination showed it was not
affected by the disease.
George A. Fisher has finished work
as blacksmith at he granite works and
returned to his home in Montpelier.
A petition signed by every business
man in town has been sent to the
American Express company, request
ing that F. @. Carpenter be restored
to his position as local carrier 1t is
expected the request will be granted.
James Hattie has sold to Mrs. Caro-
line Foss the house now occupied
by William O'Neil.
Homer Fits is showing very large
assortment of holiday goods. You should
see the display.
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PLAIN FIELD.

The social held by the Daughters Of
Rebekah on Friday evening was in
every way success. a varied pro-
gram was given and well received.
Garland Spencer of st. Johnsbury was
present with his graphophone and
furnished entertainment that was
highly appreciated by all. a decided
chit" was made in the presentation
of medley by Mr.. and Mrs. Fri
Whitcomb, j. A. Foss, Miss Bertha
Chamberlain, Mrs. Murray Martin
and Mrs. WILDER Bartlett.
Dr. Gale is ill and confined to the
house.
Mrs. Isaac Austin, who has been in
poor health for some weeks, is not so
well.
Harry Martin, whose serious injury
by accident was previously reported
in this correspondence, is improving,
and his complete recovery is expected.
+. NJ. Irish has taken possession of
the John Hill place.
Have you read the new advertise
ment of the ID. A. Perry Real Estate
Agency found in this issue?
Mrs. Florence O'Neil has returned
and resumed housekeeping at her
home in the village.
Murray Bemis arrived on Saturday
from Georgia for a visit with his
mother, Mrs. Sevira Bemis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garland Spencer of
st. Johnsbury have been visitors i'll
town for several days past.
Recently, while preparations were
being made for the ice harvest, a
horse owned by Nelson Hammel broke
through the ice and received a cold
bath of so long duration that he was
for some time incapacitated for labor
Thomas p. Bartlett, one of the old
est inhabitants, suffered a slight shock
on Friday, this being the second at
tack of this nature.
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Report comes TO hand that certain
citizen on pleasure or business bent, be-
came victim of that stirred feeling"
when passing through our streets on SIM
day.
H.G. Swerdfeger of Hardwick is in
town for few days with his brother, S.
Swerdieger. When his visit here is com
pleted, he will with his wife and daughter
60 to Florida to spend the winter
L. +. Dudley of New Haven, Conn.
is the guest of l.. ID. Mute.
Daniel A. Newton returned IA Fri
day from Woodstock and White River
Junction.
The thermometer registered from
eighteen to twenty four degrees below
zero, according to the location in
different parts Of the village, on Fri
day morning
Mrs. L. d. Mute is again patient
at the Mary Fletcher hospital in Bur
lingtOn.
@. Il. Shepard was in Calais on
Thursday to ofiiciate us auctioneer ut
the administrator sale of personal
property belonging to the late Levi
Dwinell.
Miss Josephine Mute is at home
from school at East Mortified, Mass.
and, owing to the illness Of her moth
er, will not return Mt present.
George A. Putnam of Minneapolis,
Mimi, is expected to arrive III town
the coming week. A warm greeting
awaits our former townsman and mcr-
chant.
O. II. Smith has been appointed adj
ministrator and Il. A. Lamberton and
Il. \. Thomas commissioners of the
| estate of Daniel Loveland.
c. |. Preston and son have complet-
ed their contract on the power house
for the electric plant, and the building
is now ready to receive the machinery.
| 1t is hoped to have the water wheel
and penstOck in by the latter part of
| the coming week, and possibly some
of the machinery. The poles for the
wires are set i'll both the villages of
Cabot and Plainfield, and large force
of men are rapidly setting them be-
tween this place and Cabot.
Remember the date, December 13,
the time, Friday evening, and the
place, Marshall's hall, of holding the
church fair under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist
church. You can secure numbered
checks of any of the committee or at
the postofiice.
The practice of former seasons of
making bee to harvest the stock of
ice for the creamery will not be adopt
ed this year, but instead the contract
for filling the ice house will be award
ed to the lowest bidder. Bids are
now being received.
Mrs. Daniel Pitkin, who has been
an invalid for many years, passed
away Wednesday morning Funeral
services were held from her late home
on Friday, Rev. c. W. Manning Off.
ciating. Burial was in the cemetery at
the south part of the town.
H. H. Boyce does not expect to carry
on the NJ. l.. Bemis farm another year,
and as soon as his lease expires, about
December 20, will move back to Plain.
field.
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MARSHFIELD.

Mrs. w. H. II. Mears is visiting in St.
Johnsbury.
The Congregational prayer meeting
will be held on Thursday evening at the
lone o. Martin Bemis.
The Congregational Ladies Missionary
society will meet on Friday afternoon
with Mrs. w. II. H. Mears.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Metbo-
dist church will serve an oyster supper in
the dining room at Marshall's hall imme-
diately after the closing of the fair on
Friday evening.
On account of poor health Miss Bertha
Swerdfeger is obliged to give up her stud
les at East Mortified, Mass, for time
and is expected home this week.
Miss Edith Smith very satisfactorily
filled Miss Elizabeth Packers place as ac-
companist for the Quartette Club which
furnished music for the dramatic club
Friday and Saturday evenings.
M. +. Bemis of Greensboro, Ga, is in
town for short visit and to look after
his property interests. He reterates his
enjoyment of life in the sunny south and
is anxious to finish his business and return
to warmer climate. He does not how
ever expect to be able do so until
about Christmas.
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BROOKFIELD.

DR.. L. +. Ellis is better Hopes are
entertained he will soon be able to be out
again.
Arthur Mitchell and wife returned to
their home in Haverhill, Mass, last week.
Mrs w. A. Allen has gone to Milford,
n. H., to spend the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. John Twiss.
The East Roxbury creamery patrons
bring their milk to Brookfeld creamery at
present.
Walter Ketchum is doing an extensive
business this winter msking pung sleighs.
Robert Dibbell Reyes died Dec. after
two weeks illness of typhoid pneumonia.
The funeral was last Friday from his late
home, Rev. k. II. Abercrombie offciat-
ing.
The annual meeting of Crescent chap
ter, Order Eastern Star, is to be on Thurs
day evening. 1t is desired that all men,
bers be present.
The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Second church is to be ON
Thursday afternoon. All the ladies are
requested to be present.
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-TWO WaitsfieId Farms

FARM NO consists 155 suitably divided very
productive and produces tons hay to the PASTURE
Sugar bush of 1000 Buildings comparatively
good condition Large 45x05 with basement all
hay drawn barn House II conveniently
ranged Running house barn. fails Besides the real
wish sell all personal property including all tools which
which 500 when calf Ue best dairy Berkshire breeding
boar and ID all the hay and ensage everything
pete for progressive farmer to make at Our price for
everything probably less than the buildings cony 81 G00
half cash Place located only about II miles from Watsfed village
FARM NO 2 farm 175 which will keep IA Is and
Good buildings; barns 44X72 with basement and 30x0 good o
House is good shape and contains Quite quantity wood
and lumber place Is located only about miles from Wased village.
We allowed sell with
the best creameres in the State in Wnitsfed
An elegant home and farm in fine location only about l2 mile from Ber
lin Corners the road Montpelier little 100 and
will about 30 Land productive and all be moved
with machine Sugar orchard of 400 naples. Buildings good
conditions barns 4OyO 405O and 2x40 with basement under large
barn. House is also This the kind of
place usually offered for SALE desirable location condition of
buildings, quality of SOIL is especially desirable for nice home.
Price including tools only $4,000 1000 $4,000 down.
This place is only miles from Barre City.
FARM OF 100 ACRES Chelsea village the
road to Iunbge and Royaon will keep Is and Is
high state cultivation Buildings good being insured for S225O
Would like exchange for paying business Price for mmed
ate sale only $4,000
We would like to tell you about these properties and
more on our large list All sizes and prices
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EAST MONTPELIER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Prentiss Kent of Massa-
chusetts and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred fuller
and Mrs. c. r. Kent of Mortified were
in town on Saturday, having been called
here by the death of Mrs. II. c, Collins
1t is very seldom that community is
so shocked as in the sudden death of Mrs
Ella Collins. She was i'll but few days
with pneumonia Her funeral was held
on Saturday, Rev. Anna Bell Aldridge
and Rev. j. Edward Wright officiating
Her character and home-life were beanti-
full. She was beloved by all who knew
her and will be missed by an exceptionally
large circle of friends. Her sister and
husband have the sympathy of the entire
community.
Very stylish three-quarter coats, Rag
lans and Newmarkets to be found at
Homer Fits,
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POST MILLS.

Henry and Hattie Barker have gone to
Brattleboro.
DIR. II. II. Gillett has closed his house
and has gone to Boston for the winter.
Mrs. Cora Moore King of Plainfeld
was called to this place by the illness Of
her sister, Mrs, Sarah Wright.
On November % occurred the death of
Mrs. Sarah Moore, wife of Elmer Wright.
Funeral services were held at her late
residence.
Miss Annie A. Dodge is teaching in
district No. 3, Miss Carrie Daniels on
Potato hill.
Henry Southworth has moved into his
new house on Lake street.
Tom Mason has gone to Lempster, N.
H., where he has work.
Friday morning the thermometer regis
tered twenty -four degrees below, two de-
grees colder than thursday morning.
David Turner returned from Montague,
City, Mass.
DR.. W. L. Smith of Franklin Falls, n.
H., made his parents a short visit recently
The village schools re-opened last week
with the same teachers rs last term.
Mrs. G. NJ. Wilson has returned from
Corinth and Mrs. G. w. Knight from
Newbury.
Mrs. Woodcock of West Fairlee has
moved into the house on Main street, va
Gated by Henry Southworth.
Mrs. c. w. Milliken has a sister from
Bethel, Maine, with her.
Dell Wood was in Chelsea last week.
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WAITSEIELD.

Rev. C. o. Judkins of Montpelier will
lecture at the Congregational church De-
cember 90 instead of December II as was
stated last week. The subject of his ad
dress will be "What Kind of Man is the
American of Today and How Shall We
Do Business With Him?" Mr.. Jndkins
needs no recommendation to the people of
this place as he has already delivered
several of his popular lectures here. Let
everyone come and enjoy pleasant and
profitable evening.
One of the best farms in Waitsfield
stocked with thoroughbred Guernsey
cattle is offered by the d. A. Perry
Real Estate Agency in this issue.
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EAST CORINTH.

Frank Knight of Grinnel, Ia, is
visiting relatives in town.
Misses Mayme Jackman, Amanda
Thompson, Jeanette Burgess, and
Daisy Prescott started Saturday for
Chester, where they are to work in
wrapper factory.
The village school commenced last
week with Miss Moore as teacher.
Miss Laura A. Butler, who is teach
ing in Wimbledon, Mass, is spend
ing q short vacation at home.
Mr.. Miles, who has been working in
the library, returned to Boston, on
M onday.
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NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING OF CREDITORS.

In the District Court of the United States, for the
District of Vermont, In bankruptcy. ~
In the matter of MESSER AND BURNHAM,
bankrupts: ,,Des,, AVN
To the creditors OF WILLIAM IL MESSER AND
N HOMER BIIRNUAM, City of Barre, In the
County of Washington, and District aforesaid, a
bankrupt on,,,e , ,,ovrrS
trustee of the said bankrupts has filed In Court his
final account. and meeting of the creditors OF me
said MFSSER AND BURNHAM will be held at the
Office of the undersigned, Room No; q, y ;, Posl
Office Building. in Montnelicr, ON the 2lst nay OF
December, A. D. 1901 ut ten O'Clock IN lhe FORENOON,
will be examined and passed upon
EDWARD II, DEANITT, ,u.,,...
Referee IN Bankruptcy
Montpelier, VT, December It'll, 1901
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ESTATE OF GEORGE L. TAPLIN.
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, IS.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, In and for
said District on the 9TH day OF December, a. ID, 1901
James W Brock, administrator Of the estate Of
GEORGE T.. TAPLIN, late Of Montpelier, In said
District deceased, presents his administration ac-
count for examination and allowance, and makes APP
pllcalon for decree distribution and partition Of
the estate Of said deceased.
WhereupOn II Is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to sessisa
thereof to be held at the Probate Office, In said
Montpelier, on the Nth day Of December, A. ID. lSih
for hearing and decision thereon. And, II Is further
ordered that notice hereof be given TO al persons m
successfully In the VERMONT WATCHMAS AND
STATE JOURNAL, newspaper published at Mono
heller I'm this State, previous TO said time appoDt-
ed for hearing. that they may appear at said time and
place, and show cause, If any they may have, why
said account should not be allowed, and such decree
made.
By the Court Attest,
bl-B3 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.
ESTATE OF DANIEL II. LovELAND.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District Of Washington,
Commissioners, to receive, examine, and ADJUST all
claims aud demands Of all persons against the estate
of DANIEL Il. LOYELAND, late OF Murshned, In
said District ceased; and all claims exhibited In OFF,
set thereto hereby give notice that will meet for
the purposes aforesaid, at his late residence, In the
town Of Marshneld, In said District, ON the 10Th
day of December aud "a day Of June next, IRON
one o'clock =, NJ until four O'Clock T.. NJ, each Of said
days, and that six months from the ith dny Of De-
Ccmbcr, A. ID. 1901, Is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Marshheld this 9Th day Of December
A. ID 1871. -
EDGAR A. LAMBERTON.l Commits
5l-53 EDWIN A. THOMAS, siOners.
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NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS.

In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Vermont, in bankruptcy.
In the matter of SIMON LEVIN, bankrupt:
To the creditors of SIMON LEVIN OF Montpelier
in the County Of Washington. and District afore-
said, bankrupt. . go
Notice is hereby given that on the 9Th day of
December, A. ID. 1901, the said SIMON LEVIN was
duly adjudcated bankrupt; and that the first meet
ing OF his creditors will be held at the office OF the
undersigned, Room No. 6. U. s. Post Office Building
in MONTPELIER ON the 2lst day of December, A. ID.
1901 at ten o'clock In the forenoon at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims, APP
such other business as may properly come before
said meeting - -. ,,
EDWARD II. DEAVITT,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Montpelier, VT, December 0, 1901.
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HORN OF THE MOON.

Miss Abbie Steward remains very ill
with typhoid fever
N. V. and Frank Cooley, with their
families, spent last Sunday at w. A.
Cooley's.
There was a box social at Mrs. De
Greena's last Saturday night.
After spending week at w. F. Glad
ding's, Mis- Belle Dillon has returned to
Mrs. II. w. Kemp's in Montpelier.
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Legal Notices.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF FANNY NJ. FARR.

The N dorslgned having been appointed by the
Hon Probate Court for the District Of Washington,
Commissioners, 10 receive, examine aud adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the estate
Of FANNY NJ. FARR, late Of Cabot, In said Dis.
trlct, deceased and all claims exhibited In Offset
purposes aforesaid NJ the home Of O. Harvey In the
town Of Cabot IN raid District the 2sh day Of De-
cembcr and 10Th day OF May next, from O'Clock
N. until four O'Clock T.. NJ, each Of said days, and
that six months from the 23d day of November, ADJ
1871, Is the time limited by said Court for said cred
itOrs 10 present their claims 10 for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Cabot, this Sd day Of December, A,
d., 1901
j. NJ. FISHER, [ Commits
bl'53 BEMIS PIKE, ! SiOners.
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ESTATE oFFLoRENcE EVELYN BREWER.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon Probate Court for the District of Washington,
Commissioners, to receive, examine, anC adjust all
claims and demands OF all persons against the estate
of FLORENCE EVELYN BREWER, late of Mont
peller In said District, deceased; and all claims eX-
will meet for the purposes aforesaid at the County
Clerk Office, in the City of Montpelier, In said Dis
trct the 4th day OF January and lIth day OF May
next, from 10 O'Clock a. NJ. until O'Clock p NJ. each
of said days and that six months from the 18th day OF
November, A. D., 1901, Is the time limited by sad
Court for said creditors present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Montpelier, this eth day of December,
a. D. 1901. -, . .... .
5l-53 A. ID. FARWELL, ! siOners.
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NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDIT

In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Vermont, In bankruptcy.
In the matter of OLIVER STONE, bankrupt:
To the creditors of OLIVER STONE, Of City of
Barre. In the County OF Washington, and District
aforesaid, u bankrupt. - -
Notice is hereby given that on the 2Ith day of No
vember, A. D., 1901, the said OLIVER STONE was
duly adiudicated bankrupt; and that the first meet
ing his creditors will be held at the Office of the
undersigned, Room No. 6, L. 5. Postofce Building,
In Montpelier, on the 2lst day OF December, A. ID.
1901 al len O'Clock in the forenoon at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims, APP
point trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact
such other business as may properly come before
said meeting. 49, -, -
EDWARD ii. DEAVITT,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Montpelier, VT, December I, 1901.
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ESTATE or CHARLES TEMPLEToN.
STATE or VERMONT,

DISTRICT or WASHINGTON, SIS,
In Probate Court, held In Montpelier, In and for
said District, on the 9th day Of December, a. D..
1901.
Jennie r. Dix and Mary r. Morse, cXcctrlces of
the last will and testament of CHARLES
TEMpLETON, late Of the tity Of Barre, IN SAID
District, deceased, makes application to said Court,
with the consent and appreciation In writing OF the
legatccs aud dcylsccs Of laid DECEASED, residing In
the State OfNcrmOut for license 10 sell all of the real
estate of said deceased, to wit: Dwelling house and
barn and land connected Herewith on Foster street;
dwelling house aud Land connected herewith, on
Elm street; also two building lots on ElmwOOd
street, and store house Granite street, all situ-
ated In said City Of Barre: also about fifteen acres Of
laud In the Town of Barre In said District; also
woodland In Marshcld, In said District; also land In
Orange IN the County Of Orange. and State of Ner-
mont, representing that the sale thereof would be
beneficial to the lcgatecs aud dcyisces of said de-
ceased, aud those Interested In his estate, In order
10 convert said real estate into money. .
WhercupOn II Is ordered by said Court, that said
application be referred to session thereof to
be held at the Probate Office In said Montpelier, on
the nth day Of December, a. ID. 1901, for hearing
and decision thereon; And, II II further ordered,
that all persons Interested be- notified hereof, by pub
LEGATION Of notice of said application and order there
on three weeks successfully In the VERMONT
WATCHMAS AND STATE Journal, newspaper
published at Montpelier, In this State, and which
circulates In the nelghborhOOd Of those Interested
before said time of hearing, that they may appear al
said time and place. and, If they see cause, object
thereto.
by the Court.-Attest,
5l-53 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
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Why is ROYAL
Baking Powder bet
ter them any other?

Because in it's mammoth works
corps Of chemical experts is con-
stantly employed to test every ingre-
dent and supervise every process Of
manufacture to insure product alb
solutely pure, wholesome and perfect
in every respect.
The most wholesome food and
the most digestible food are made
with Royal Baking Powder.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST., NETWORK.
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p FARM SEEKERS
Your Golden Opportunity has
come to purchase a Farm.

Never well prepared give good values farms Our
prices the lowest and the largest
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-04-02

Several ministers met at the Cobb
house yesterday in response to a tele-
phone summons to marry an anxious
couple. The gentlemen shook hands
heartily and murmured "Anril Fool. y
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-04-02

Photographs = For the newest
styles, the best workmanship, and
photos that are permanent, 90 10
Fowler, south United States court
house.
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If : the interior department
would inspire confidence in the
Cherokee people in the honesty of
the great work of making the
freedmen roll now in progress,
Hoolie Bell and Bob Kern would
both be barred from appearing be.
fore the Dawes commission in the
capacity of attorneys.