The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-12-17

Friday Tor brief stay.
Messrs. Mutt Foley, Walter Snow
and James Clegg visited friends in
Bethel on Thursday.
Mrs Fred Fuller met with a pain.
full accident on Saturday; as she was
preparing dinner a kettle containing
boiling water was overturned on her
hand and arm, burning both severely
Mrs Fuller is unable to use her hand
at present but il is hoped that the in
iured member may soon be healed.
The literary bazaar held in Concert
hall on Thursday evening by the la.
dies of the Universalist church was
"A marked success both socially and
financially, as nearly 800 was cleared
by that society On entering the
hall one was impressed with the beau
ty of the scene The gay and dainty
colors used in decorating the many
booths were harmoniou and simple,
showing that much time and Thought
had been bestowed on the color
scheme and arrangement At the
right of the entrance was 1.-The Old
Curiosity Shop in charge of W. w.
Rumrill, who had curiosities displayed
that we're we'll worth mentioning.
Ito Have and to Hold checked gar.
ment at a celt "A chapter, Richard Ell
lis and Richard Ounliffe dealt. out
the chapters. "Ramona" the Indian
fortune teller was very noticeable
feature, the sombre decorated wigwam
was so real with the bird of wisdom
perched on the top, that one could
easily imagine himself in the for
est primeval in possession of that
longed for lodge in vast wilderness
Here ones future could be told by the
palm, Mrs. II e. Reed acted as palm
list with Miss Nina Thurstou assistant.
Next in line was Elizabeth aud Her
German Garden This dainty green
and white affair contained flowers of
all kinds and was in charge of Mrs.
Alice Thurston and Mrs. Belle stone
"Christmas Stories" was in charge of
Mrs. O, V. Kent aud Mrs Fred Full
Ter. The yellow and white booth
"When Mans Single presided over
by Edin Wescott aud Mrs. Robert Sill
yer held such things as delight the
celibate s eyes "Under Two Flags"
was the oyster booth and here one
could crafty cne's appetite, Mrs.
George Davis assisting. Mrs. Seth
Rich with GA Terrible TEMPTATION"
death out the ices which were as
dainty MS they were toothsome. Mrs.
Tillotson was "The Woman in White"
and home made candies were in "As
You Like 1t" sold by Misses Mildred
Ellis and Amy Bradford Ruth Dole
was "Alice in Wonderland" In re-
mote corner was Mrs. Wigs of the
Garden Patch" Here could be found
all sorts of things like the typical
country grocery store from big work
apro- to a cabbage. Mrs. John Cum
life and Mrs Abbie Howes were the
proprietors of this place and much
amusement was had over the large va
riety of stock on hand. SAMANTHA AL
len was present in the person of
Miss June JOslin who acted in the Ca
pacity of poetess of the evening max
mig rhymes and jingles worthy of
mention. A musical entertainment
was given during the evening which
was mucn enjoyed. Much credit is
due the ladies for their hard work also
the gentlemen who kindly assisted
them. On Friday evening an oyster
supper was served in this hall which
was we'll attended.
Mrs. Lucy Gilman returned to her
home in Brattleboro on Saturday after
visit with her son, Cadet Gilman.
The graded school closes next Friday
until after the HOLIDAYS.
A branch of the corporation store of
Barre is soon to be started in this
town. The arrival of the goods is ex-
pected daily.
James Gross expects TO leave soon
for a two weeks business trip to New
York and Boston.
Grand Patriarch Cook of Newport
will visit Eurako EnComn,,ont No IN
| on Tuesday evening. All members are
| requested to be present.
Andrew Gustavison had the misfor-
une to burn his left hand on Tuesday
at his home. He was walking on
hardwood floor which was very slip
perry and he slipped and fell on to a
hot stove falling upon his hand A
| very painful wound resulted. Mr..
| Gustavison is unable to work at pres
ont but it is hoped the results may not
| be serious
Mrs. Nathan Boldry of Barre was in
town last week.
Claude Roys was in Montpelier Sat-
urday.
The Daughters of Rebekah will hold
chicken pie supper and initiate one
candidate at Odd Fellows hall on Sat
urday evening The meeting begins
at 7 80 O'Clock. All Rebekahs are cor
daily invited to be present.
The ladies' literary circle meets
with Mrs Belle Stone on Washington
street on Tuesday.
| Owing to break in the derrick
truck work was suspended on Thurs
day afternoon in the Ellis sheds but
was resumed on Friday morning
Several from this town attended the
play, THE Rivals" lat Blanchard opera
house, Montpelier, last Friday evening.
Mrs. Frank P Houston and daugh.
ter, Grace, are in Barre for brief
stay.
+ DR.. Mayo was in Barre on Thursday
in consultation.
Newcomb Huntley Is confined to the
house by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Joslin were in
Rutland last week to attend the meet
ing of the State Grange.
Miss Louise Hazelton has gone to
Hinesburg where she has employment
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