The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-02-11

Upon examination of the creature
John Hutchinson in behalf of the HUI
name Society ordered the framework
to be removed and given such treat
ment as would materially improve its
personal appearance. AIR. Hutchinson
also, took two horses that he found
Drawing the terrors of the winter
blanketless and alone, to the livery
stable where they were afterwards
found by their rather shamed faced
owners. Such duties, although perhaps
not always enjoyable to the performer.
are most certainly commendable.
The ladies' reading circle met with
Mrs. Dan Davis last week. The pro.
gram was short owing to the unavoid-
ablo absence of some of the members.
The trustees of Norwich University
held a meeting on Thursday to act
upoD the resignation of President
Brown. 1t was voted to accept the
resignation and G. @. Brill, dean of
the college, was chosen to act as presi-
dent for the time being. Rev. Howard
f. Hill of Concord, N. H., and Rev
W. S. Hazen of this town were elected
to fill the vacancies in the executive
committee. 1t is hoped by all that Mr..
Browns health may continue to inn
prove
The reported cases of diphtheria of
three of the cadets proved to be only
sore throat, and proper precautions
have been taken and their rooms fumi-
gated.
DR.. j. Henry Jackson of Barre was
in town ON Saturday called here by
the serious illness of Dan, son of DR..
Daniel Johnson.
Much praise is heard from all sides
in regard to the excellent mnsic fur
nished at the temperance meeting held
in the Congregational church on last
week Sunday.
There was a vesper service held in
the Universalist church on Sunday at
p. m. which was the first of series
to be given in the future. All are
welcome.
Officer Joe Fitzgerald was ill with
the grip in Montpelier last week.
John Hutchinson served on the force
during his absence,
william Hayward is working for
Gross Bros beginning last week as en-
gineer.
The Change will initiate about
twenty five candidates next Saturday
evening. The lodge will then have
reached the number of 200 members.
Nj. and Mrs. William Davis will
celebrate the fifty eighth anniversary
of their marriage on Friday evening.
Mr.. Green of Burlington was in
/ town on Thursday on business con-
nected with the New York Mutual In
surance Co.
Mrs Gene Carpenter was called to
| White River Junction on Saturday by
illness in the family of her son, Ber-
ton Carpenter.
Mr.. and Mrs f. O. Townsend were
in Montpelier ON Sunday the guests
of their cousin, Frank Woodbury..
The instruments which were sent tc
New York by the Northfield cornet
band for repairs are expected this
week and the band will begin practict
for a mid winter concert to be giver
in the near future.
Mr. Hines of Boston spent Sunday
in town the guest Of E. b. Ellis.
Cadet Betterley pleasantly enter
tlined his Sunday school class in tn,
Methodist church vestry on Wednes
day evening. =, The children were givel
an oyster supper to which they di'
full justice.
Mrs. Frank Rowe lis ill with pneu
monia at her home on Wall street..
John Hutchinson went to HaIdwic
today on sheriff business. He leave
, the last of the week for trip to NeN
, Hampshire and Massachusetts.
! The new service books of the Uni
versalist .churchihave arrived.
Mrs. Nellie Tilden recently closed
, term OF. school on East hill.
The Daughters of Rebekah held
very pleasant whist party in Odd Fe
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