Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-03-21
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days, but returned 10 runners yesterday
Helen Alvord, who has worked at DR.
Aliens the past year, has closed hei
work there.
Mrs. 5. p. Paine, who lives with hel
son, +. X, Paine, is dangerously sick with
pneumonia.
Chester Bicktord is ON the street again
after six weeks OF grip. lie shows having
had s.yere sickness.
George ID. Hyzer lost one OF his work
horses last week. The horse had beer
subject TO the collie for long time anc
died OF il.
e. 4. Blsidsdeli, who has taken tn,
Belknap farm OF George z. Pember, hac
the appraisal taken last Saturday. Z. +
White and F. z. bali were the appraisers
W. III. Orr of Ferrisburg, general sgenl
for the Sharpies separator, vas here las
week and looked over several separator
TO see that they were In proper condition
There was quite an amount Of balec
hay drawn from w. L. Howard's plac,
last week and several tons from n. z
Latraneis' farm. Hay seems to be NOR,
plentiful than potatoes about here.
All roads lead to Normal hall next Mon.
day evening, March %. Start that wa,
yourself at about 1880 and you will un
dou btedly overtake someane moving In tn,
same direction. Ask him where he is GO
ing and he will probably tell you he Il
bound for Normal hall, where he expects
TO spend an enjoyable evening watching
home talent at its best in "The Hom'
Guards, play that has been gotten ~
by some OF the Young ladies OF Randolph
Center for the benefit OF the Village I'm
provement society. This one whom yot
meet may be walking or driving through
mud knee deep, but he is determined 4
reach the hall, for he knows IL will b.
worth while and that the entertainment
will surely be held. A short program vii
follow the play. Ladies are requested /,
bring lunch Tor two. These lunches vii
be sold at uniform price and, with coffee
serve as the refreshments at the conclusion
OF the program.
Church Federation Progressing.
The work of uniting the Methodist an,
Congl churches has been moving steadil,
on since the favorable vote on the part o
both societies to federate. Soon after tn
adoption of the constitution by tn
churches concerned, a, federated societ,
was formed with Prin. Z. III. Morrill, a
moderator; J. b. Adams, secretary; Arthu
Gilman. treasurer; Charles A. Chadwick
head usher, and Charles Smith, auditor
The executive committee elected upol
no nination OF the two churches In separ
ate session is as follows:-F. I. Bail
chairman; Principal c. III. Morrill,, Arthu
Gilman, G. l.. Hodges, j. B. Adams, &. A
Chadwick. Later ON, meeting OF tn
Ladies' Social circles was held and plan
laid for the union OF the two societie
represented. Mrs.. {. ii. Morrill, wa
chosen president, and a committee selecte'
to draft constitution.
A committee OF three from each OF thu
Sunday schools was appointed at the frs
meeting of the federated society to brini
about the union of the two schools. Thi
has been effected and +. II. Bali has beel
elected superintendent. In the meantim
the Epworth league and Christisn En-
deavor society have been considering tn
matter Of uniting their forces.
The joint committee chosen q few week
ago presented its report last Sunday even
ing and the report was adopted by botl
societies. The Young Peoples society o
the federated churches now supplants tn
two. There are, however, two branches o
this new society, an Epworth league and
Christian Endeavor branch, and tiIese re
tain their present affiliations with tn
larger societies Of which they have been
parts A
The Young Peoples society OF the feder
ated churches will hold its first praye
meeting in the vestry Of the Methods
church next Sunday evening at 1880. 4
cordial invitation is extended to everyon
to be present. Short business session a
the close of the service to act on the repor
of the nominating COMMITTEES.