The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1913-08-07

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Patricia Nugent of Ttoy N n. ans
her aunt. Miss Mars T. Nugeul o.
Yuma. Ariz.. Tor several dats
Mn Peter Maeafise N enter
tanning Mrs. iia@es 81 Mliiord.M Mass
Tor 4 season. Miss sharrock o.
Brooklyn. n. ~ who has been Sire
Mscartecs guest for some time iefi
for her home on Tuesday.
A. Frank Smith has bfokei
ground for q new house for X y
Maxim. This house IL 10 be iooat
90 90 the West Road next north o
Mr Makin's present residence,
will be a good sized one.
An extensive grass fire on th'
old Hillside Coli links kept force
81 men busy last Saturday Afternoon
for a few hours. IT did 40 damage
however. but what would have oe
Cured had there been any wind
is another question Il burned oyel
territory Of about 60 acres,
Arrangements have been made
10 begin at once on the road be
tween the Village and the marble
bridge. One half the road viii re-
eeiye gravel only in order not e
place loose gravel In the way Of The
tourists After one side packs The
opposite side viii receive gravel.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Fred II. Meyer
aud family have arrived from Ne"
York city aud are occupying thei'
new home IN this village. the recent
Iy purchased home Of J, y. Purdy
Mr. Meyer has also purchased th'
livery business OF Mr. Purdy and wi
continue the business at the old
stand
The audience at the Congrega
tional church last Sunday morning
s.re much pleased with the render
ng Of Gounod's beautiful song 20
Divine Redeemer", by one OF the
Manchester girls, Mrs. Belle smith
Covert Her friends wish her grea'
uccess In the further cultivation Of
her talents.
At a meeting Of the creditors OF
H. Egglcston held on Tuesday Hon
Edward Griffith, assisted by +. II
walker, a. II. Buck and +. H. Hem
enway. we're appointed committee
10 20 over his books and ascertain
the condition Of his business and
report. Another meeting of the
creditors viii be called as soon az
the true state OF affairs y ascertain
cd.
--Chas. +. Orvis, who has been
IN since Monday with a stoppage OF
the bowels. Is in a serious eondi-
ton at the time of our going 70
press. His advanced age makes his
eeoyery doubtful unless immediate
relief Il secured. Mr. Orvis Is IN
his s3rd year and is remarkably
well preserved man, which latter
fact will do much toward pulling
him through his present trouble
Justin Z. Brush, father of j.
IS. Brush and Mrs. NJ. j Convey OF
this village. parsed away at the
home OF his son on Monday. the attn
at the ripe age Of 80 years. MT
Brush was born in Sandgate In ls2o
and made his home there for the
greater portion OF his life. lie was
buried In the cemetery at the
Ceuter on Wednesday, the funeral
services being held from the Baptist
hurch. Rev. J. S, Brown officiating.
There win be meeting OF the
Manchester Village Improvement AS
ISOLATION at Or. H. L. Pierce's office
On Monday evening. August 18th at
Is r. NJ, 20 which all the members
are earnestly requested TO be pre-
sent TO hear the report Of the play
and recreation committee, also TO
select nominating committee, and
for a general discussion Of the cues
ton Of celebrating In fitting man
ner the ls0th anniversary of the
settling OF this town, which Will oc-
eur IN 1914. The sidewalk com
mittee will have a report to make
at this same meeting.