The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-04-16
WELLS RIVER.

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Mrs. Malcolm Brock visited in Man
chester, N. H.. last week. Mrs. Charles
Hosford is visiting in Boston and
other places in Massachusetts,
Mrs Davis of ST. Adams spent Sat
urday and Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Foss
Mrs. Anna Leslie, after few days
visit in town returned to Montpelier
last Wednesday.
Miss Charlotte Wheeler of Lancas-
ter, is at work for Mrs. e. d. Carpen-
ter.
$. Hutchins and r.. U. Smith are
home again after a weeks outing in
New York and Washington.
Miss Sheldon of Beverly. Mass, has
been the guest of her brother, Jesse
Sheldon, for the past week
Harry Marshal of Rutland has been
home for short visit.
Celine Hale spent her vacation here
with her parents, returning to Sax
toms River for the spring term Of
school.
Rev. Mr. Excel of Cambridge, N.
Y, occupied the pulpit in the Con-
gregational church as a candidate last
DuhbdD
At the regular meeting of Rebekahs,
Tuesday evening of last week, several
candidates were admitted. After the
work refreshments were served
Mrs John Belodo of San Francisco
called on friends in town last week,
going from here to Barre to visit Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wheeler are
settled in the pleasant tenement in
the post office block just finished.
Otis Smith spent a few days of last
week in Boston with his brother.
Corintihan chapter, Order Eastern
Star, entertained visitors at it's last
regular meeting held Apr 8. j. S.
Mills, grand patron, Mrs. Ella Horner,
ID. d. G.. matron of st. Johnsbury
were present in an official capacity.
They were accompanied by Mr.. Hor-
ner and Miss Williamson, also of St.
Johnsbury. Mrs. Brocy of Lisbon
chapter and Mr.. Chas. Leslie of Mon
tana were also present. The entire
work of the ritual was eXemplified,
after which refreshments of coffee
and doughnuts, ice cream and cake,
were served.
A pleasant social event was the obser-
vance of"Gentlemen's Night" by the mem
bers of the three Larkins Soap clubs at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deming
Tuesday, April s. Each member wore
the badge of the club; cake was exhibit
cd by each club with the name wrought
in colors in the icing The Wells River
orchestra furnished music for dancing,
while those not wishing to dance engaged
in whist and visiting. Ten of the "Honor
Bright, seven of the Elite" and five of
the "Maid o the Mist" responded at roll
call After refreshments were served all
joined in singing the special version OF
"Home, Sweet Home" Each gentleman
received as a souvenir cake of soap to
remind him of the pleasant occasion. 1t
was regretted that all members of the
clubs were not present.
The many friends of Mrs. Ellen Hickok
of Malone, N. Y are sorry to learn of
her serious illness.
EAST ELMORE.
Mrs. Swift is about the same and
Messrs. Shackett and Silloway are
gaining.
Mrs. Lawrence is in poor health
this spring.
Mr.. LaFluer, who has purchased
George Whites farm has moved into
the parsonage.
One and one-fourth quarts of water
were taken from the left side of Mrs.
G.. w. Sanborn of Wolcott by Doctors
Valleau and Bigelow at a recent oper-
alton. On Saturday, DR.. Valleau re-
moved two more quarts. She is lit
tie more comfortable.
Walter Ward and his father called
on Bert Ward last Sunday.
w. r. Lawson was in Hardwick
| last Saturday.
1t is very muddy and bad time to
| fix the roads.
| FAIRLEE.
| f. w. Abbott and Miss Ada Good
win were married by Rev. H. J. Kill
bourne Apr. TO- Mr.. Abbott still re-
mains very feeble. He has trained
nurse now to care for him.
Mrs. F. w. Pierce is improving a
little.
Schools are to commence in district
No. 4, Apr. IA, with Mrs. Ordway in
the upper grade and Miss Little of
| III "a
Olive Cotton has returned from a
few weeks visit with friends in Brat.
tleboro and vicinity.
A. w. Paine and James Brennan arc
freshening their buildings with new
coat of paint.
EAST BROOKFIELD
A goodly number from this place went
to Brookfield last Sunday to hear thei
former pastor, Rev. p. p, Womer.
Dorothy Bigelow returned from Bur
lington last week where she had been Wis
iting her grandfather, Hon. Cassius Peck
Y John Clark died last week Monday a
$ the age of seventy-three years at tn
= home of his son, Clarence w. Clark. MI
Clark had suffered intensely Throughout
: the entire winter and death came to hin
as a sweet relief. The untiring devotio
and excellent care he received at tn
hands of his son and sons wife are woI
thy of special mention. The funeral wa
! held at the honse on Wednesday, Be-
Frances Kimball of Williamstown off
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