Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-05-23
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gerously icy eonenion. Snow fell Aon-
day aud Tuesday, and the thermometer
went below the freexing point last
need 10 wear hats this season TO ward on
sunstroke, but they might hnd ear nuns
comfortable.
Sparks from locomotive set IRE 10 the
shingles on the root OF the sugar market
yesterday noon and, famed by stin
wind, lively blaze spFang up on the side
next to the Emerson mill. Frank Riakely,
going back to his work after dinner,
caught sight OF the flames and, finding
the mill locked. went in through win
dow to blow the alarm. He had no time
TO devote to an exhaustive study Of the
alarm system and SO made the whistle
sound variations OF toots that suggested
the possibility OF the whole village being
In a state Of contlagration. His action
brought the hose company out In hurry
and resulted In swift extirguishing OF
the fire before II had burned through the
shingles to the boards OF the roof. The
water did no especial damage to the sugar
market as there was no syrup in the part
near the fire to be diluted by the flood.
Hon. Frank Piumley OF Northtield ap-
peared as counsel for the Cong'i church OF
Randolph Center at an inquiry made Tues
day before Judge OF Probate q. l.. Stow OF
&utl1tA tbHCtIulnt " bulutl tiu1-
teeship OF the Hannah Wood legacy to
that church. BY the terms OF the Hannah
Wood will, legacy OF some over 5000 was
given to the Cong1 church in this village,
and another OF a like amount to the Congn
church at the Center. The latter bequest
has been in the hands OF Mr.. Boyden a.
trustee since 1Ss6, and an account OF his
stewardship Is now asked for. His direct
testimony was introduced at the inquiry
through his attorney, X. Nj. Harvey OK
Montpelier, but the cross examination
was suspended as Mr.. Plumley wished to
make thorough Investigation OF the case
that would necessitate a night session OF
the court, which Mr.. Boyden, in his pres
ent state Of health, was unable to endure.
The herring was accordingly adjourned to
a day to be agreed upon later.
Church Notes.
Next SUNDAY will be the last Sunday OF
Rev. 8. Knowles pastorate in Randolph.
Bethany church-W Weeks lesson, "James-
town." sermon, "The Penalty Of Wrong
doing.n
The Rev. 8. Knowles will preach at the
union service next Sunday night in the
Methodist church.
The ladies of the Baptist church will
serve dinner in the chapel Memorial
day, May 30th, beginning at 1l:3O.
Methodist Episcopal church-Preaching
by the pastor at 10:30 a. m; Sunday school
at IL o'clock Epwor,h league at 6:so
Christian Science chapel-The subj ct
OF the Bible lesson for nt xt Sunday will be
"Ancient and Modern Necromancy, or
Mesmerism and Hypnotism." Golden
text, Malachi $50.
Baptist church Morning worship with
preaching at 10:30; Sunday school at IL
o'clock; Young Peoples meeting at $3.50 p.
IN. In the afternoon at 2 o'clock, the
Grand Army post and associated societies
will attend divine service in he Baptist
church, when Rev. Z. N. Webber will
preach.
Death Of A. c. Wheeler.
Avery G. Wheeler passed away suddenly
at Greensboro yesterday morning OF neu-
ralgia OF the heart. According to his
usual custom he had been at Caspian lake
since the first of May and was staying at
the Eastman cottage until it should be
time to open his own cottage for the
season. He had been quite as well as
usual and, when in Randolph week be-
fore his departure to his favorite outing
place, had seemed as keen as boy in his
anticipation Of the coming summer
among his friends in camp.
Mr. Wheeler was born in 1880, the son
OF Rev. Leonard and Hannah (Gillman)
Wheeler, long years ago settled over the
Christian church in Randolph.
The deceased fret engaged in the mill
ing business. which he carried on five
years, and then had q store at Marshtield
with which he combined a little farming.
In 1855 he came to Randolph and kept a
grocery and provision store in this village
seven years, before he removed to Boston
to become a member of the firm of
Wheeler & Lathrop for one year. Later
he was travelling salesman for the grocery
firm of Wadleigh & Co., with whom he
remained nine years. At the end OF that
time he returned to Randolph to engage
in the clothing trade until he finally re-
tired from an active business life.
Mr.. Wheeler married Lucinda. daughter
of John D. and Mira (Bullock) Woodcock,
who bore him three sons--Dr. Jcnness D..
Wheeler of Maiden, Mass, Leonard d..
merchant OF White River Junction, and
DIR. Gilman A. OF Boston. Since the death
of his wife, aud few years preceding,
Mr.. Wheeler had made his home with his
son at the junction.
He was a whole souled, genial gentle-
man, whose presence was cheering, and
whose excellent qualities of mind and
heart founded the liking he naturally in
spired on the firm basis Of cordial esteem.
1t is expected that the funeral will be in
Randolph, where the interment will take
place, but no definite arrangements have
as yet been made.
Saw the Negroes Shoot.
At the Senate investigation OF the
Rrownsvilie affair several witnesses have