The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-01

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Nov. a, 1916 In 1888 he married
Mary, eldest daughter of the late
James Baird of Fayston, who, at the
age of ninety. one, still survives him.
In 1865 he came to Vermont spending
nearly all his time in Fayston and
Waitsheld. In early life he united
with the Presbyterian church but
soon after coming here became identi.
fed with the Congregational church
where he remained faithful mem.
Der until called up higher On his
death bed he was surrounded by an
unbroken family of six children
John B. of Fayston, Mrs Ellen Baird,
Mrs. Nancy Linuell and Miss Sarah
M Of this town. Mrs. q. @. Kamsdell
of Barre and Mrs. Samuel Baird of
| Northfield, who with his wife mourn
the loss of loving husband and q
kind and affectionate father Funeral
services were held at his late resi-
dence on Thanksgiving Day. Dea.
H. N Bushnell had charge and the
bearers were +. B. Thompson, O. O.
Ramsdell, Samu | Baird and Hugh
Baird. and the interment was in the
village cemetery. The bereaved fam
lily has the sympathy of a large circle
of friends.
| Will Somerville has moved his fam
ily into the Congregational pal sonage.
The ladies of the Home Circle will
meet at the church parlors next We'd
nesday afternoon for special work.
John Somerville died at his late
home Sunday morning.
Schools commenced in town Mon
day
| Mrs. Capt Wilder died at her late
home Sunday night
Mrs. Thomas Maxwell still coutin-
mes to improve, and it is expected she
Will be home in a week or two.
Quite a number from out of town
attended the dance at the hall Wednes-
day evening and all report a good
time.
Walter Richardson and wife were
the guests of Mrs. Richardson par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. G.. NJ. Richard
son, at Thanksgiving.
Frank l.. Eaton has been appointed
deputy sheriff for this county.
DR.. Williams of Waterbury was in
town few days last week.
The Odd Fellows of Valley Lodge
rae making preparations for a dance
at New Years. 1t is needless to say
that it will be conducted on the same
high scale that has characterized all
| of their other dances, and entertain
ments.
Hiram Stoddard is moving into the
! Somerville house that he recently
purchased.
The reunion Of Rev F. NJ Barnes
Sunday school class last Friday even
ing at the parsonage, was very
pleasant affair. At the close of So
cial hour a candy. pull was enjoyed.
There will be meeting of Aims
worth Post. Dec. and as it is the
annual election of officers, good at
tendance is desired.
Harvey McAllister is to start for
Oregon this week to have charge of a
large sheep range.
r. j. Brown, who has been con-
fined to the house for several days
with the grip is able to be out again.
Charlie Bigelow, accompanied by
friend, was at home for Thanksgiving.
Charlie is suffering from blood poison
and was unable to return to school.
The Misses Edith Howe, Lena
Bushnell, Annie Dale, James Neill
and Earl Parker, were all at home
from Montpelier Seminary for Thanks
giving.
Walter and Dannie Moriarty have
dissolved partnership. Walter is to
continue the lumber business here,
and Dan will soon 60 to Montpelier
to live.
W. H. Morisrty and 0. G. Eaton
have traded mills, giving possession
! Nov. "a. Mr.. Moriarty then sold the
Eaton grist mill to A. G. Matthews,
who will move his feed store 10 the
mill to do larger business than he has
been doing, as he will buy bis corn
by the car, do his own grinding, and
be sure of giving his customers the
best meal at all times.
If you are in need of work horses
don't forget that o. G.. Eaton has two
or three pairs for SALE
Bonnie Cove is to go TO Oregon with
Harvey McAllister, this week.
LOWER CABOT.
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Wheeler are
the happy parents of a daughter born
Nov. 81.
DR.. and Mrs. Goodale of Montpe-
lier spent Thanksgiving at Walter B.
Foss's.
Thanksgiving received fully its
usual observance by family gatherings
aud big dinners. The service held at
the Congregational church in the
evening was we'll attended Rev. Mr..
Brown OF the Methodist church gave
a rousing good sermon telling what
we had to be thankful for.
Schools throughout the term will
commence the winter term of ten
weeks Monday, December 5. There are
to be few changes among the teach
ers. Nellie Kimball goes to the
south west hill, Carrie Lance to the
Whittier hill. Miss Brown to Peter
Vile.
The promenade given Thanksgiving
evening by the Good Templsrs at viii
lage hall was largely attended.