The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-30
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| Mrs +. f., Campbell held very en-
| ioyable social Wednesday afternoon under
the direction of the Ladies Home Circle.
Mrs Jane Miles returned on Thursday
from weeks visit in Waterbury Center
and Stowe.
Frank Miles was unexpectedly called
back to his home in Detroit. Mich, on
Friday.
a party of eight ladies enjoyed picnic
in Stowe, Thursday. The affair was got
ton up by Mrs. Shepard and her daughter
and proved delightful occasion.
Miss Nettie Shettle returned Thursday
from visit in Montpelier.
Mrs. Lucian White spent Sunday in
Williamstown, the guest of Mr. aud Mrs.
w. c. White.
Visitors in Montpelier Saturday were
Mrs. ID. p. Sawyer. Mrs. p. S. Lewis,
Mrs. &. T. Miles, Mrs. w B. McElroy,
and Mrs. +. f. Campbell.
A party of Forresters enjoyed a trip to
Mt, Mansfield on Sunday
The Rev. Samuel Beane Jr., of Ruther-
ford, N. j., preached for the Unitarians
Sunday. 1t is expected the Rev j. Har-
ry Holden of Attleboro, Mass, will con-
duct the services August TO-
Mrs. j. H. Daniels returned on Friday
from weeks visit with relatives in
Barre and Montpelier.
F. b. Miles made short visit in town.
Sunday.
The gravel train and wock train tried
to pass on the same track Wednesday
noon near Stacks crossing The result
was smashing up of three cars and a
caboose of the work train and the damag-
ing of engine 33l of the gravel train.
Mrs II. b. Nichols and daughter Ad-
die, went on Monday morning to Boston.
Mrs Nichols brother is very i'll at hos
pital there.
VIM. Hudson was in Montpelier Satur-
day.
Frank Shettle, Clayton Kelly, Freda
Robinson and Mamie Gearen attended
the band concert in Montpelier Friday
evening.
Mrs. A. H. Hammond and Mrs Edna
Robinson were in Waterbury on Friday.
Mrs Hattie Herrick has been i'll the
past week and attended by Dr. Goodale
of Montpelier.
Mrs. c. T. Darling picked eighteen
fonr leaf clovers Sunday.
Frank Miles and Mrs c. B. Holden
visited in Stowe on Tuesday.
7. Z. Price of Barre was at home
with his family over Sunday.
WORCESTER.
Miss Fife Kent of Lyndon was at NJ.
p. kents few days last week
Miss Sadie Cross returned on Sunday
from Waitsfield, where she has been visit
ing.
Mrs Mary f. Harris is visiting in
Montgomery at the home of Rev 6. L.
Deuel..
Mrs. Mary Pratt and Mrs. Head of
New York city, are the guests of Rev.
and Mrs. P. H. Carpenter
Mrs, Mary Ladd of Chicago, arrived
at C. NJ Ladds last week, called here by
the illness of Miss Ethel, her daughter,
who has typhoid fever.
CABOT.
Miss Leda Stevens of Barre and
Mrs. Charles Plumley of Mortified
were called to Cabot last week by the
| dangerous illness of their sister, Mrs.
L. W. Burbank. At this writing we
are glad to note that she seems TO be
! holding her own. We sincerely hope
her life will be spared Since her
residence here by her simple and true
living, she has won the esteem of
everyone. The little daughter is do.
ing nicely.
Miss Anna Bunrham of Burlington
was the guest of Miss Julia Earring
ton on Sunday.
Mrs, Alice Fisher is reported as not
being so well and grave fears are now
felt as to her recovery.
The Endeavor sociable of Thursday
evening passed off very pleasantly I'M
der its efficient management. About
So. 80 was realized from the proceeds.
The Old Home Week committee an
nounce that probably town picnic
will be held about the middle of that
week. a ball game will probably be
one of the attractions There may
possibly be an address, also. An
nouncement will be made later.
George Dow attended the Demo
cratic convention at Burlington last
week
J. \. Tilton has named his new
property. Peaks Island " Joe
says he is ready to turn his barn into
a car shed when the electrics get to
going. Also he contemplates starting
a brick kiln and "shute" into the
/ Winooski river Joe is full of good
ideas and we hope they will material
ize,
One candidate for town representa-
tive is announced He should now,
first of all things, let us know just
where he stands and be no strad-
dler. "
EAST ORANGE
Mr.. aud Mrs. l.. c. Coffin and daugh-
ter Velma of Barre city spent Sunday at
c. NJ. Colby's,
Mrs, Grein and two children of Buffalo
n, Y, are visiting at Arthur Grants and
with other relatives in adjoining towns.
Rev, James Boyd preached his fare
well sermon on Sunday and will leave the
first of the week for his new pastorate in