The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-10-08
WATERBURY,.

+. ID. Kennedy, formerly clerk in
the store of G.. w. Atkins e. Son and
now of Swanzea, N. H., made short
visit in this city, yesterday.
Miss Grace Savage of Waitsfield is
visiting friends in town
j. K Fullerton, last week sold the
John Ring farm to M. e. Davis Con-
sideration, So, 500.
G. w. Atkins of the firm of Atkins
q Son has been quite ill for the past
few days.
Rev. B. f. Kellogg and Charles
Keene and daughter, Carrie, have re-
turned from weeks visit in New
York city.
Lynn Schofeld of Barre is in town,
renewing old friendships.
Arthur Parady of Montpelier is Wis
iting in town for short time.
O. M. Eaton was in town, Friday,
for short time. He was en- route
for Washington, D. G., to attend the
G.. A. Il. encampment.
Mrs. Arthur Ropes of Montpelier is
in town for day or two visiting
friends.
On Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, the
annual Hunt oyster supper and prone
made will be given by the defeated
side in Seminary hall, Waterbury Cen
ter. Paul's orchestra will furnish
music.
Abbott T. Hutchinson has returned
to Burlington, after spending some
days with relatives in town.
Mrs w. H. Odell, has returned to
her home in Coventry, vt.
Last Friday and Saturday were the
opening days of the fall millinery sales
at Mrs. @. j. Kent's parlors on Stowe
street. An unusually large display of
beautiful hats and bonnets was made.
SODOM.
Mrs. Elvira Tobey, relict of the
late Allen Tobey, died October 4.
Mrs. Tobey was the oldest resident
here, and died on the farm where her
married life was spent. DR.. e. A.
Tobey of River Falls, Wis, came to
the old home about two weeks ago on
account of his mothers illness. He
is the only living son. Two of the
grandchildren are the son and daugh-
ter of the late Martin Tobey, who
with their mother live in the old
home. She leaves one brother, Syl-
vanus Ellis, and sister, Mrs. Lucin-
da Cummings, both of East Mont
pelier.
Master Earle Martin entertained a
party of his young friends Saturday
afternoon to celebrate his ninth birth
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprague of Cabot Wis
tied at Fitch Wizards the first of
= l,.ox Oh NJ, s,,,I
Allen of Orange at T. l.. Woods.
CABOT.
G. Monroe Payne and wife of Los
Angeles, Cal, are in town renewing
old acquaintance and visiting scenes
of their early days; they mark we'll
the changes that thirty-two years
have made since they left here. At
the outbreak of the War of the Rebel
lion Mr. Payne enlisted in Company
G, of the Third Vermont regiment
| and served through the war. He
meets few of his old comrades and
enjoys much talking over their war
with much interest-when he left for
the front Mrs. j. NJ Fisher presented
him with a Bible. This he carried in
his knapsack through the war and
now has it in his home, and prizes it
as one of his most precious war relics.
His estimable wife will be remember
ed as Miss Lovina Gould, daughter of
the late Daniel Gould. She carries
well her age and shows that the hand
of time has dealt gently with her.
Rev. d. L. Hillard will speak on
1.-THE Labor Question" next Sunday
evening.
Parties from Rhode Island were in
town last week buying mich COWS.
Quite large number of the friends
| of Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Myers sur
priesd them by call at their home
last Wednesday evening, Oct /, their
first wedding anniversary. Some very
nice gifts were left behind as a token
of their friendship. Refreshments
were served.
The band will give concert and
promenade Friday evening
Some important additions have been
made the last week to the population
of our town. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Wheeler are rejoicing over seven
pound girl; Mr.. and Mrs Alfred
Come announce lady boarder too,
with gladness Mr.. land Mrs Herbert
Nelson proclaim ecstatically, first
rate good looking boy and Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Urban are happy in the
boy who has come to cheer them.
We don't expect this record every
week but can stand it for while.
Dennis Pike announces his safe ar
rival home from the Pike reunion at
Boston. Dennis says he met 300 rela-
tives and had right good time We
wonder if he will not invite his
'cousins" to Cabot next year.
Peaks Island 'is now being thor
oughly renovated in the interior.
Paint and paper are being used with
effect. The popular owner, Mr.. Til
ton, says the Station will soon be
an actual fact and the much needed
street car system ready for service
ere long.
H. A. Heath is assisting in Wells &
Rogers store for few weeks during
Mr. Wells absence to the General
Assembly,
G. M. Webster is building an addi-
ton to his barn.