Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-06-15

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/ Saturday afternoon, awaited his release
from jail at NJ. ]. Sanford's.
H.w. Vail, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. Dean
and Mrs. Roswell Holbrook were In Pom
| fret Friday 10 attend the funeral Of J. Z.
Sherburne, a cousin of Mrs. Dean and
! Mrs. Holbrook. Mr.. Sherburne, who
spent some time in this village year ago
last winter for the benefit OF his health,
staying at the Randolph Inn with his
daughter. Annie, died suddenly the 7th
| inst. while reading a paper before the
Windsor county conference Of Congl
churches in Quechee.
As DR.. and Mrs. Francis Eaton, Mrs. G.
+. Cushman and Mrs. II. c. Soper were
riding down the steep hill on Central
street, after passing the Forest street cor
ner. the harness broke, letting the car
rage onto the horses heels. The animal
entered a kicking protest, but was soon
controlled, and no further damage was
done. The ladies, however, did not wait
to see the outcome of the accident before
they aIighted from the carriage, preferring
to watch the proceedings from safe van
tage points on the ground.
Complaint has been made that the prae-
tice of coasting down the sidewalk on the
South Main street hill, pastime much
enjoyed by youngsters with bicycles, IS
/ altogether too general and puts pedestri-
ans in jeopardy every hour. The coasters
are too young to have much judgment IN
guiding their vehicles and person acci-
dentally stepping in front OF one OF them
stands more than a good chance OF having
his feet knocked out from under him.
There is a village bylaw covering this
matter, which only needs to be enforced a
little.
Louis Dumas, who works for j. V. New
ton, narrowly escaped being killed Friday
by the afternoon mail train from the
south. He was standing on the depot
platform just as the train was coming in
and Mr. Newton told him to go across the
track to help another workman. AFRO
Waters, who needed assistance, not mean
ing him to go, however, until after the
train was in. At that moment, Waters
also called to him and, not noticing the
danger that threatened him, Dumas
crossed the track just in front OF the en-
CINE, which struck him on the left side,
bruising his hip, arm and leg. He was
thrown some distance and picked up un-
conscious, but no bones were broken, and
the next morning he was nearly himself
again.
The last regular meeting OF the Ran
dolph Woman's Literary club was held
with Mrs. Henry Leonard Saturday after
noon, June 10, at the usual hour. The
roll-call was responded to by miscellane-
Gus quotations. The subject for the after
NOON WIS IOIIQ hlIOs anu BuRtAo
were read on "Notes on Travels in Porto
Rico" by Mrs. w. B. Wall; Biographical
Sketch Mrs. l.. A. Russlow, "Home Life
and Life Among the Peasants" Mrs. De-
Forrest Lewis; military Road and Great
Caves" Mrs. j. p. Cleveland. Henry
Lewis, a former Randolph boy, at present
resident in Porto Rico, contributed
ton OF the daily life OF the people and
their surroundings, which were very
entertaining and instructive. A pleasant
social hour followed.
Having completed his 94th year, VIM.
Holmes again received the fluctuations OF
many friends from far and near last Fri
day. In the evening, answering his invl-
tation, came a houseful of guests to help
him celebrate, in the manner OF former
years, the passing OF another birthday.
They found Mr.. Holmes unusually alert
in mind, clear in recollection, apt in wit
and genial in manner. To his hearty
greeting, some OF the guests responded,
Rev. Homer White reading verses appro-
pirate. kilograms, letters and poems con-
gratulatory, received from Mr.. Holmes
children, grandchildren and friends, were
read in part. Dainty refreshments were
served. Mr.. Holmes daughter in-law,
Mrs. NJ. K. Holmes, planned and directed
the party with her usual skill. Her
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua
Fraser, of Hoiyoke, Mass, were among
those present.
The local Grange is planning to make
the session OF the Central Vermont Pomona
Grange here next week Wednesday big
event for Changers, as well as non-mem-
bers. The presence of Gov. Bell and mem
bers OF his staff, with ladies, will add to
the days interest. The forenoon session
will be devoted to business and comforting
OF the fifth degree in form by West Ran
dolph Grange. At noon there will be the
usual basket picnic dinner. The afternoon
session will be public. Gov. Bell will give
an address, following the welcome 10 be
extended by II. NJ. Totman and response
BY George G. Smith. Members of the gov
ernoris staff are also expected to speak
briefly. In the evening, from to 10. |
there will be public reception in honor |
OF the governor and staff at Grange ball. |
Every body will be welcome. The Ran
dolph orchestra will provide music, and |
refreshments will be served. Gov. Bell |
and STAFF will remain here over night, |
going TO Mortified Thursday morning to
attend Norwich university commence
ment.