Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-20
BRISTOL LOCALS.

T.. II. Lawrence OF chicago, is visiting
his family on East street.
Merritt Stow of Middlebury is the
guest of his sister, Mrs. w. M. Hughes.
Walter NJ. Sheldon, formerly of the
NEWS Office, has scured position in a
printing office in Essex Junction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Greene of Rich
mond have been guests of Mr., and Mrs.
j. H. Casey several days this week.
Mrs. Rebecca Ray, who has been
spending several weeks with her daugh
ter, Mrs. A. J.. Cain, has returned to
Hinesburgh.
Charles Bailey, who occupies P.
O'Neill's farm north of the village, had
the misfortune to receive a bad fall in
his barn Sunday, receiving severe
bruises, but fortunately no bones were
broken.
Thomas Leonard, the popular landlord
of the Bristol house, has purchased of
Thomas Dupont his blacksmith shop on
East street. Mr.. Dupont has gone to
Huntington Center to take possession of
the hotel formerly managed by r.
Delong
Ray Palmer died at his home on the
plank road, Sunday evening. after
lingering illness of consumption. He is
survived by wife. The funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon at the
Methodist church, Rev. II. L. Kelton
officiating. Interment in Greenwood
cemetery.
A party of pleasure seekers from
Bristol drove to Lincoln Wednesday
evening, their destination being the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lafayette.
As Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette are to leave
Lincoln soon the social gathering was in
the form of a farewell reception. A
pleasant evening was passed and a
sumptuous supper served and at a
seasonable hour the guests took their
departure wishing MIR. and Mrs. La
fayette much happiness and prosperity
in their new home.
Miss Clara Eastman died at her HON e
on Church street, Sunday morning
| Miss Eastman had been an invalid for a
number of years, but the direct cause of
her death was pneumonia. Miss East
man was the daughter of Calvin and
Clarissa Eastman and was resident of
this town the greater part of her life
She is survived by brother. A. j. East
man, and one sister, Mrs. H. G. Bates,
both residents of this town. The
funeral services were held at the house
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W. A. Kinzie
officiating. Interment in Greenwood
cemetery.
On Thursday evening occurred the
annual concert and ball of Munsill Hose
company. From s to Q a programme of
choice musical selections was rendered
by Hatch's orchestra, following which
the grand march was formed and led
by Mr.. and Mrs. n d. Bissonett, in
which twenty-five couples participated.
Supper was served at the Bristol house,
where Landlord Leonard presented to
his guests a menu of choice substantials
served in the most approved style. The
"fire laddies" of Munsill Hose company
are to be congratulated on the social
success of their annual" of 1908, as it
was voted by the participants one of the
most pleasant events of the season.
The selectmen have posted the warn
ing for the annual town meeting, Tues
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in the warning is one to see if the town
will vote to grant license for the sale
of Intoxicating liquors. This article
Will be of more than ordinary interest
to the citizens of the town and no doubt
will be acted upon only in an intelligent
manner by the voters of the town who
have carefully studied the pros and cons
of license VS.. prohibition. Several
candidates for town offices are being
groomed by their many friends and
their fitness and ability for the positions
to which they aspire are being largely
dwelt upon. The voters of Bristol,
however, can be depended upon to elect
and put in Office men who are emil
nently fitted to discharge the duties of
the offices to which they are elected in
an intelligent manner and who have the
I best interests of the town at heart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Smith were
the guests of honor at a pleasant sur
prise party held in bikes hall Monday
evening. Friends to the number of
about 200 were assembled when com
mittee called on Mr.. and Mrs. Smith at
their home and invited them to social
in bikes hall. They accepted the in
vitation and were escorted to the hall
where they were cheerfully greeted by
their many friends. r. F. Hatch, in a
few well chosen words, in behalf of
their friends, presented Mr.. and Mrs.
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