The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-06

able to be out but will hardly be able to re-
turn to granite cutting for some time, II
ever. He used to be rugged looking man
when he lived on a farm.
The schools in town close this week and
the proper authorities will be at the village
school building Friday afternoon next, from
four to six o'clock, to draw orders for the
teachers.
The band promenade that was announced
for this week Thursday evening, has been
postponed.
Henry Griffin, son.in.law OF Ralph Whit.
ney, employed at the Grearson, Beckett
Co.'s plant, got an injury to hand the
other day that may compel him to rest for a
few days.
The COW that Charles A. Briggs lost few
days ago was a Jersey, ten years old and
He valued her at $50 or more. The two
that he had lost previously in the last year
were worth $50 each.
The second mock town meeting was held
at the village school building last Friday
evening. Frank Martin again presiding as
moderator. Mr.. Martin notes one impor.
tant omission and that was vote Of
thanks to George E. Wilbur of tie school
board who has done 80 much this winter to
make the teachers meeting success.
Friends Of Miss Mary, daughter of Henry
A. Ainsworth, have receivedl letter from
her, written at Luxor in Egypt.
One of our villagers has had such good
success in canning tomatoes that we gladly
pass on her simple recipe for the benefit of
other housekeepers. She uses teaspoon
ful Of salt for each can OF the tomatoes and
| cooks them very thoroughly before canning.
Silk and French flannel waists all marked
way down at Homer Fits. Barre.
Bradford.
The news OF the death of Asa Low Peck
EFT at his home in Nashua, N. H., came
very unexpectedly to his many friends
here in Bradford. He died OF pneumonia.
January 80. after brief illness Mr.. Peck
EFT was we'll and fsvorably known in the
town where he WAS born and where he re-
| ceived his early education. The funeral
| was held at his home in Nashua and the
body was brought here for interment Mr..
| Pickett left home when only nineteen years
| OF age and went to Burlington where he
was employed in the railroad business
This he followed for lmany years. He was
station agent at Nashua for about twelve
years, then his health failing he went to the
Bermuda Islands. At the time Of his death
ship Company as travelling solicitor. Mr..
Pickett was son OF John B. Pickett and
Caroline IL. Lowe Pickett, both OF whom
died several years ago. He married Heeh
M. Clement, also of Bradford They have
one daughter, Mrs. Marcia Teller, and
him. he was hfty-two years old last
September and was the only brother of
Hon. John Barrow Pickett and q nephew
OF Mrs. John Stearns The last two per-
sons are now the only descendants in Brad
ford of Mr.. and Mrs. Giles Pickett, who
, came from Yorkshire, England. in 1774, and
settled in Bradford in 1779. Mrs Pickett
before her marriage lived for several years
In the home of John Wesley, the founder
OF Methodism, and was his band mate" or
helper in England. 1t was largely through
her influence that Methodism was early
established in eastern Vermont.
Brookfield.
Mrs. George Fullam is taking care of
Mrs. Calvin Fullsm who is slowly recover
ing from her illness.
Mrs. Charles Williams Is convalescing
from her recent illness with the grip.
Mrs. Lois Buck VIII has been confined to
her bed 30 long with q fractured hip, is now
able to Sit up in wheel chair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bgelow recently
visited their son and wife in Burlington, re-
turning home last Monday, bringing their
granddaughter, Dorothy, with them for
several weeks stay.
"The district school at Burberry Cor.
ners," will be given by the pupils OF the
village school, district No. 7, next Friday
evening, at Union hall, Brookfield. Ad-
mission. ten cents. Doors open at 1880 Be-
gin al o'oO. scene nrSt, examination OF
teachers; scene second, rst day of school;
scene third, closing exercises of term.
Hon. Cassius Peck Of Burlington was in
town the last Of the week on business in
connection with his farm
Fred Durkee is visiting relatives In North.
field.
Warren Williams has been i'll the past
week.
Mrs. Louise Gaylord recently visited her
sister, Mrs. Cynthia Kibbee.
About twenty Mortified Good Templsrs
visited Silver Star lodge last Saturday even
ing.
Miss Mary Mckay is i'll.
Mrs. Il A. Maxwell is seriously i'll with
stomach trouble.
Hugh Baird Is confined to the house on
account OF severe cold,
MISS Lena Is ird entertained her school
mates and a few other friends at her home
last Friday evening. Cake and coffee were
served and all had jolly good time.
q. III. Mehuron has bought the G. N. Bill
lings clapboard mill and the home place.
Mr.. Mehuron will move his machinery into
this mill. Ii IL an excellent location and
every body wishes Mr.. Mehuron success.
Schools in districts Nos. two and three
close last Friday afternoon. j. Is Tn mp
son, teacher OF No. gave his scholars a
ride to his home where they spent the even
ing Games were played, oysters, cake
aud candy were served and all had fine