Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-15

The Sargent block, so-called, situated
on the corner of Main street and Depot
square in the thriving, growing village of
Bethel. II contains the postoffice, Bethel
Dry Goods Co.'s store, fruit store, bakery
and restaurant, Burrelle's barber shop,
besides the large tenement (easiIy divid-
ed into two) in the upper story. All the
building is now occupied and paying an
annual rental of 1852, besides the tene-
ment now occupied by the family, which
will easily rent for s12 to SIS per month.
1t is conceded by all to be the best bus
mess location in the village and desirable
for occupancy or investment. Terms,
cash. Price, $1,000; s2s5OO can remain
on mortgage.
r. J. Flint, admr. estate Of y. G. sar-
gent. ae If
Mrs. Henry W. Davis was called to
Goifstown, N. H., last week b. the seri-
Gus illness Of her father, Rufus Mack
Robert B. Perkins left Monday for Chi
cago, where be has employment as
chauffeur for the manager of the Union
Stock Yards and Transit Co.
Robert Matson has severed his eonnec-
tion with the firm of Matson Bros. and
left town. He has also resigned his posi-
tion as chief engineer OF the fire depart
msnt.
Lawyer William Batchelder of White
River Junction was in town last week as
attorney for Mrs. Clara Rogers Rutter in
the matter OF suits brought by Joseph
Castine and others.
Mrs. r. F. Foster, a resident OF Barn.
ard, died Monday from the result of a
shock. Funeral services we're held
Wednesday and the interment was in the
cemetery on the Barnard Hill road.
Ri. Rev. A. @. A. Hail. bishop OF the
diocese of Vermont, oficiated at Christ
church last Monday evening and admins
tered the rite of confirmation to Ave can
didates. He took as his text Sunday OBJ
seryance.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Holmes Of Wal
pole, N. H., and their attorney, Hon
Frank Plumley, were in town Tuesday
on business connected with the settle.
ment Of the estate Of the late 5. G. Dun
ham. father Of Mrs. Holmes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest McGray left
Wednesday for Worcester, Mass, wher,
Mr.. McGrsy is to resume the stone cut
ting business after devoting a year {,
running the Bascom House. The charg,
OF the Bascom House wilt now be taker
by Mr.. and Mrs. Church.
Ernest Hiram Perry Of this town an,
Miss Maud Evelyn Caswell, daughter o
Mr.. and Mrs. Iyndorph Caswell, OF Rip
ton we're married at Middlebury Oct. Ia
Mr.. and and Mrs. Perry will reside ii
Bethel, where Mr.. Perry makes his head
quarters as driver of the Standard Oil de
livery team.
One Of the culverts at Blue Hill on tn
G. V. Rwy., burned out early Thursda
morning Of last week. Word was carrie
by the trainmen to the operator at Sout
koyalton, who in turn got word to th
section men at Bethel, and about 4 I
IN. Section Boss John Morrell and h
men we're on the scene attending to +,
pairing the damage done.
The fire district has Just had installed
system OF fire alarm with three boxe
One Is located on the post near the stol
OF F. L. Martin; one on the post near I'll
town fountain. and one near Lincoln
blacksmith shop. These boxes have
glass window. In case OF fire, this wi
dow il to be broken by anyone and Il
crank inside the box turned quite vigo
ously. There Is no fear Of turning il 4
long. The turning Of this crank Civ
40 alarm 10 the sleeping rooms OF the '
rious members OF the FIRE company a.
also 70 the engineer at the tannery, vi
runs the Gre pump.