The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-11-03

a. m. train by carriages in which the
president and faculty of the college
rode and procession headed by the
Mortified band formed and the boys
were conducted to the campus where
a huge bonfire was ignited. the sew
eral places about town where the iu
scriptiops IN. T. 15;-U. V. M. 0"
are inscribed in gowing letters of red
paint are left to tell the story of the
nights work. This was not hood
lum racket but good enthusiastic
demonstration such as any college
might be proud Of.
Mrs. Guy WEIGH finished term of
school at Gouldsville last week.
Ralph Gilman Of Barre is in town.
Miss Alma Huntley left Saturday
for trip to Boston.
Miss Jennie Matson, district nurse
of Barre, spent Sunday at the home of
her parents' Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Matson
George Roberts, who is employed in
the asylum at Waterbury and who
has been enjoying two weeks vaca-
ton at his home here returns to work
tomorrow.
AS workmen were moving the shop
vi Gdbb btICCb, vi up dh ln-
cline the chains broke and the build
ing began a rapid descent and had it
not stopped suddenly in its flight it
would have gone into the river. AS it
was it remained on the brink.
Mrs. A D. Brown is in 9oston.
Business at the Black Slate quarry
is on the increase as q stone was re-
Gently taken out that was 32x8 feet.
This was probably the largest piece
of slate ever quarried in any quarry
and another was recently cut 20x25
feet, which was next in size. This
speaks well for home industry and
it is hoped the prosperity will con-
time to increase.
Miss Kate Rassett has opened store
in the room recently vacated by DR..
Huntley and has a large stock of fancy
and useful articles This is an up
to date store and just the kind of All
assortment that this place needs. Be-
sides conducting an agency for toilet
article, skirts, etc., Miss Hassett will
have an exchange where fancy work
will be taken and sold by the proprie-
tor. Her many friends wish Miss
Hassett much success IN her undertake
iDgs
Eugene Plastrdge is having the in
terror of his home on Vine street re-
modelled. A furnace has been added |
and other improvements made.
DR.. j II. Judkins and Lemieux &
Moriarty have exchanged quarters and !
the rooms are being fitted up with the |
latest improvements making both of
these stores desirable locations.
New books have been issued by the |
-,
which the Mortified line is represent |
ed. Any subscriber who wishes a
book can have the same by calling at |
the local office; about 1876 names are
in the Mortified list.
Andrew Durham and bride have re-
turned from their wedding trip and |
are guests at the home of George
Durham before going to New YORK.
Mrs. Mike BroPg is reported to be
out of danger
Mrs. Francis Sickles is i'll with the !
trip.
Ed McClsfiin was quite severely
hurt on Wednesday. One of his horses
was i'll and in an attempt to raise the
animal it fell with considerable force
upon Mr.. McClaflin in such manner
as to injure his right leg. AT first it
was feared the limb was broken but
later it was found to be bad bruise.
W. H. Trowbridge of Waterbury was
in town on Friday and Saturday.
The renAy block has been sold to
James NJ Holland Rumor has it the
price paid was about 1000.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson of Boston
are visiting at the home Of Willard
Springer. If desj rable quarters can be
obtained it is expected they will reside
in town.
The board of civil authority met on
Saturday afternoon in the town clerk S
office TO revise the check list. Five
new names were added to the list and
the board adjourned until next Satur-
day at 2 O'Clock.
j. M. Holland has begun the founda-
tiou of cottage on the land purchased
by him of Fl. r. Brown east of South
Main street, scientifically known as
Hollands first addition to North
field.
The sewer pipes have been laid to
the river for the houses on Richardson
avenue and the work is now practical
ly completed.
Much comment is heard on all sides
III prdlso VI bil6 eltCtIlObl lSbtcIs az
the board of trade banquet on Friday
evening. The letters were about foot
high and the sign itself eighteen feet
long The words mad in red
River in white and Power" in
blue made beautiful sight and the
town should feel justly proud of its
Mad River Power. AS it has already
been stated that Gov Bell turned on
the electric current that brought the
power to this place it is unnecessary
to give other details.
Mrs. Nettie Jerome is acting as cook
at the Mortified House for few days.
Mrs Minnie Evans is visiting her
son, Charles, in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. E. Bamforth of
Waterbury are visitors in town.