Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-10

been placed for Charles ]. White and
CIestic Stevens at Beanvile the past week.
OF phones in the village exchange there
are now 1872; and the entire number CEN
tering in the local exchange-which il .
very busy place nowadays-is about 495.
To greet and make happy her old
schoolmates and school friends, Mrs.
Thomas Fitch arranged Q thimble party
Wednesday afternoon OF last week, to
which fourteen guests responded, half Of
whom were summer sojourners in town.
Tea was served in the house. The occa-
sion Was very happy one.
While riding horseback, "cut,ing out''
cattle ut his ranch in New England, N.
Dak., two weeks ago, John F. Mead was
thrown, striking heavily on one side.
Three ribs were fractured and his chest
and back slightly injured. He was 80
miles from surgeon at the time, who
came that distance to attend him. Mr..
Mead is able to be about little and time
is expected to work . complete recovery.
It was only . short stsy-from Satur-
day until Tuesday-tbat Arthur L New
ton OF New York city was able to make
in Randolph this year, his vacation being
limited on account of q change in busi-
ness. His automobile sales agency 10 to
handle the Buick lnschines the coming
year instead Of the Popes, ss heretofore,
and will be allotted 1900 of the 16, 900
cars to be turned out by the factory, for
its eastern trade. Mr.. Newton will have
charge of the retail distribution.
Another week gone, and no rain. One
very light downfall that scarcely settled
Al - E L.. -
Each day dawns and closes with proyok-
ing cieafness. The weather is admir-
able-but what are we going to do for
heavy rains soonf The increased stten-
tion given to the waste Of water is alone
responsible for the faet that the reservoir
level remains practically where II was
last week. Randolph is not the only
sufferer. The shortage Of water is felt in
many places The Central Vermont rail-
road finds it hard to supply its locomo-
tives along its line. having, to pump at
many points. The only bright ray of
hope ahead is that NorthfieId fair comes
next week, and the drouth may then be
broken.
What 6uriiceton Says Of Il.
That "Quincy Adams Sawyer" has not
lost its hold on local theatre-goers was
evidenced last evening by the large audi
ence which gathered at The Strong for its
production. The people Of the cast were
clever aggregation, tie stage settings
were in every way adequate and the pre-
sentation was, all in all, one which was
calculated to sustain the longtime popu-
larity Of this rustic comedy. The charac-
ter OF Zekial Pettingiil was well portrayed
by John G. Coliens, Clarence ID. Newman,
Abner Styles and viah Walters rs Mrs
Crowley supplied much Of the comedy Of
the piece. The title role was taken by
g. 8. Lock ood, an actor who brought
to the Interpretation Of his part . good
voice and fine stage presence. Nellie
Scott as Indy Putnam, the heroine Of
the story, essayed her part with charm
and grace. The part of the hateful guar
dian was cleverly taken by Miss Clara
Miller. Burlington Free Press, Sept. 3.
Mason-Morse.
Edward Howe Mason and Miss Mary
Emma, younger daughter Of Hon. and
Mrs. Dana II. Morse, were united in mar
riage at high noon Wednesday, the 9th
| inst, at the residence of the brides pa
rents. Rev. George o. Howe, an uncle Of
the groom, was the officiating clergyman,
and the only Wltuetstb were the Iafuni
connections of the contracting parties
and an intimate friend Of the bride, Miss
Jennie Bell Of Walden, daughter OF ex-
Gov. G.. j. Bell.
The bride and groom. schoolmates and
classmates of the Randolph High, in the
class of 1902, took the solemn marriage
| vows in the presence OF those nearest to
them; they were without attendants and
the bride was plainly but effectively
gowned in a handsome travelling suit.
A wedding breakfast followed the serv-
ice, and congratulations were extended to
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason, who will be at
home to their friends after October 1st at
the attractive home on Prospect street
lately purchased by the groom.
Mr. Mason is son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Z. Mason OF BrookfieId and q
young man with those qualities that win
general esteem, while his bride is one OF
the brightest young women Of Randolph,
OF charming personality and exceptional
attainments.
Death OF David q. Grove.