The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-01-21
WORTHWHILE.

The men employed in the stone shed
Of John Bussier at Gouldsville, took
an enforced vacation several days
= last week on account of lack of coal.
Richard J. Cunliffe was i'll with the
grip last week.
Mrs. w. E. Lamberton of Marshfeld
visited Mrs. @. V. Kent and Mrs Fred
Fuller last week.
The New England Order of PIotec-
tion is to meet on Wednesday evening
in odd Fellows hall to organize in
stead of on last Tuesday evening as
stated in last weeks items
The Odd Fellows initiated two can
aidates on Thursday evening and the
Daughters of Rebekah one on Wednes-
day evening.
Will BoyntOn had the misfoI tune to
cut the second finger of his right hand
80 the first joint on Thursday in a
meat cutter in kimball's market The
wound is healing as well as can be ex-
pected.
p. d. Pike was in Barre and Mont.
pelier on business connected with the
Black Slate Company on Friday
j. H. Talbot, who fell on the ice on
Christmas morning, is able to be at
the store but is still very lame.
J. L. Udall of Randolph, repre-.
sentative of the New York Life In
surance Company, made brief visit to
town on Saturday.
Seth Rich was in Barre on Thurs.
day on business.
Five candidates were initiated into
she order of Modern Woodmen of
America at IA meeting held in the So
ciety's hall on Tuesday evening.
The remains of the late Seth Pember
circuit, who died in STAFFORD were
brought 30 town on Saturday evening.
The funeral was neld at the home of
his son, Frank, at the Center at p.
m, Sunday. Rev. w. S. Hazen was
she officiating clergyman. Mr.. Orcutt
is survived by "A wife, a son Frank,
and a daughter, Mrs. @. d. EdgertoD,
both of this place.
The Grange will hold masquerade
and box social at armory hall on Jan.
~. Each lady is asked to bring box
of lunch. A fine time is anticipated
and it is hoped this dance may be-
largely attended.
II. l.. Kenyon visited in ST. Altans
over Sunday.
The funeral of Miss Almeda Balch,
who was found dead in her bed, was
held at O'Clock this afternoon from
her late home on Cross street, Rev.
Il. W. Sharpe officiating Miss Balch
leaves sister, Mrs. Phillips. of Wat
ertown, N. Y. who is elghty.t two
years OF age and Oh account of infirmi-
ties was unable to attend the funeral.
large number of nieces and nephews
OF the deceased was present, being the
only relatives aside from the sister.
Miss Ralch has for many years lived
alone referring life of solitude to
that OF companionship. She did not
lack Kindness however, as she was
tenderly cared for by her neighbors.
The body was placed in the receiving
vault in Elmwood cemetery.
Mrs. j. z. Lance and Miss Avelill
gave very pleasant dancing party to
some fifty of their friends at the home
OF Mrs Lance's mother, Mrs. W. f.
Cushman, on Central street, Thursday
evening. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Kemp Flint of Montpelier visited IN
town last week.
SAMANTHA Allen at the Court of
Fame" was presented by the Univer-
sallst society at Concert hall on Fri
day and Saturday evenings. ALI the
parts well were rendered and much
credit is due both the actors and Miss
Harris, who had the matter in charge.
Miss Polly Russell as Samantha Allen
did her part to perfection and pro.
vooked much laughter by her local
jokes. Dancing was INDUCED in after
the entertainment each evening.
Cora Houston recently entertained
some thirty-two little playmates at her
home IN honor of her eighth birthday.
The time was pleasantly passed in
games. Refreshments were served and
the little folks departed wishing their
hostess many happy returns of the day.
Mrs. Fanny Aurila Adams, died on
Friday at the home of her daughter,
MRS. Aaron Cutler, on Union street,
with whom she has made her home for
many years. Mrs. Adams was born
in Glover in 1919 and was, therefore,
one of the oldest residents of the town.
The funeral was held at O'Clock to.
day, Rev. W. S. Hazen officiating, and
the remains were place in the receiy-
ing vault. Aunt Fanny, as she was
famlliarly called, was one of those old
ladies who are beloved by all who had
the good fortune of knowing her and
ehose who have felt the clasp of her
hand can remember how cordially il
was given. She never was heard to
utter the word goodbye. Her dauRh-
ter, the only child she had, tenderly
cared for her Mr.. and Mrs. Abiiah
Church and son, granddaughter. of
Bethel were present. at the funeral
Miss Alice McGrath, who has been
ene guest OF her parents in town for