The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-08-27

which consisted of an abundance of
good things, was served on the lawn,
after which the West Newbury drum
corps furnished music. The "sOld
Oaken Bucket" America" and other
songs were well rendered by the com
pany. Speeches, which were enjoy
ed by all, were given by Mr.. Edwin
Tucker, Mr. Wells, DR.. Engles and
Mr. Maurice Randall Besides rela-
tives from Bradford, Boltonville,
South Ryegate and other neighboring
towns, were Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Tucker from Eureka, Kansas, DIR.
and Mrs. Engles from Clinton, Mass,
Mr.. f. l.. Dunshee from Everett,
Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. George Clark
from Oxford, n. H., Mr.. Maurice
Randall from Orfordville, N II 81, aud
Mr.. Milne from Toronto, Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seldom Jenney from
Troy, Vt, started to drive down, but,
when only a few miles from home,
the horse became frightened, ran
away, throwing them from the carri-
age. No very serious damage was
done, but they returned home. The
weather was all that could have been
wished for, until late in the after
noon, when a sudden shower came up.
The company of over forty returned
to their homes in the evening, with
he exception of those who came from
other States Mrs. Thomas Tucker,
who might perhaps be called the
mother of them all, although nearly
ninety, was able to be taken up to her
old home and enjoy it with the
others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bond and daughter
from Manchester are at the TeWks-
bury Cottage, Halls pond.
Miss Lillian Wright of saltwater,
was the guest of her uncle, Harry
Hoyt, last week.
About 81 was taken at the sociable
Friday evening.
Charles H. Buchanan and wife of
Boston, Mass, called on relatives in
town Friday.
Edwin Tucker, who was in town to
attend the reunion is native of West
Newbury. He was born in the house
he now occupied by E. E. Putnam,
but left here when about four years
of age. He lived in Wisconsin awhile
and then went to Eureka, Kansas,
which was then new country He is
now president of the Eureka bank.
Mr.. Tucker is siXty-siX years of age.
Cora H. Bean of Coventry will re-
turn to teach the fall term of school.
Miss Ida Jenkins, former teacher
here, is calling on her old friends
this week.
Mrs. James Minard was in Havehill
Thursday and Friday, the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Horace Washburn.
Laura Hutchins Of Newbury is
spending a few days with her friend
Edna futile.
Although there were no church SER
vices last sunday morning we had
very interesting Sunday school. After
the usual exercises, we had the pleas
ure of listening to short speeches by
DR.. Engles and Mr.. Edwin Tuck err
We wish that we might have as many
out every Sunday
The Christian Endeavor meeting
led by Miss Tucker, was interesting.
1t began by praise service, the
hymns of Ira d. Sankey and Fannie
J. Crosby being taken up. Short
pieces were read on the lives of these
great hymn writer's. . After this the
regular order was taken for discuss
ing the topic - Freedom for Service. -
SOUTH DUXBNRY.
Mrs. Jaqueth of Chester returned homs
last week.
Ellen Hall and Daisy Nichols from
Wolcott are visiting Mrs. C. Lonizell and
other friends
Mrs. Bliss has returned to Boston.
Brenda Ward went home with her
aunt, Mrs. Glencora Kellogg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edd Miner of Waterbury
were in town recently.
Frank Ingalls, went to Saxtons River
Monday.
Mrs. Munson and Carl are stopping at
Frank Bulkley's for few days.
Fayette Freeman returned to Syracuse,
n. Y, last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Z. Ward from
Waitsfeld called on Mr.. Murray's people
Friday. Mr.. Murray is very much i'm
proved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Thompson from
Warren were at S. Somervilles Thursday.
Mrs. Bert Currier and children from
Boston, Mrs. Fred Winslow and son and
Jesse Crandall from Berlin, visited at
Samuel Turner's last week
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Butler Thursday afternoon and evening.
Mrs. Frank Hart entertained Mrs.
Munson from Corinth, Mrs Woodward
from Springfield, Miss Mossman from
Orange, Mass, and her sister, Mrs,
Porter, and mother, Mrs. p Beach, and
Mrs. William Ward last week,
Mr.. McGerry and John Wilkins of
Burlington visited the asbestos mine Mon
day. Two parties from New York and
Mr.. Wilkins on Saturday
Mr.. Duane Bruce and son Harry were
in Montpelier Saturday.
Samuel Somerville saw two deer on
Don Bulkley's meadow Sunday morning
Mrs. Wells have two sisters from
Bakersfield as guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Sherman have a
daughter born to them recently,
Arthur Morgan is at work for Mr..
Bruce
VIII Wheeler has finished work for
f Frank Bedding.
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