Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-12-21
Ma I ters
FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 81, 1860.

lncnce " " NioSN q 49,
l.. Amadon is prepared to dispose of his
entire stock of toys, Of all kinds and vari-
cites jewellery, &c., 10 our venerable friend
Santa. Claus, and we propose to the latter
10 call early, that every little heart may
beat quicker at the sight of a tiny stocking
more full than any foot could make it
Amadon's is the place-don't forGet--and
do not come away till your capacious body
i, covered with remembrances for the little
folks. that even the chimney's will groan
for enlargement.
CoAsrING ACADEMIA son o&6eo.
Robertson Of Hinsdale, n. H., about III
wears of age, was badly injured few days
since while sliding. The sled runner en-
tered the leg and caused severe wound
This is the first coastng accident OF the
season, and should serve as warning
OF. Woods has complete assortment
Sf Christmas and New Years presents
They have received the full endorsement o.
Santa Claus himself, and are just tue 'n'i's
for the little folks. Remember the place.
nov, door west of d. E. Pierce's marble
works.
Our village schools commenced last Mon
Aav. There is no change of teachers with
the exception that Miss Jennie Aldrich, OF
Westmoreland, n, H., takes the place OF
Mrs. johnson, as assistant teacher IN The
High School. 1t seems TO be conceded
that our schools are in very prosperous
condition.
We are in receipt of generous speei-
men of splendid pound cake from VIM.
Lawrence's bakery at Charlestown, pre-
scented to us by Mr.. Richardson, the eff
Gent salesman of that establishment. They
NAV rest assured that those who so hand
somely remember the press, will also be
remembered by the press.
William Poole, fireman on the Connect
lieut. River Railroad, was killed at South
Vernon last week. He was crushed be-
tween the "bunters" while Stacking cars
He was about 20 years of age, and had
brother killed on the same road in precisely
fine same way in 1851.
THE FIREMEN's LEvEE.-The tiremens
Levee at Wightman's Hall, on Tuesday
evening, passed off very successfully. The
tables groaned with the nice things on them,
which bad been generously contributed by
the citizens of our village. The music OF
the band also added much to the enjoyment
of the occasion. The snatch bag was de-
cided institution and the best ever got up in
this place. II was filled with things of val
ne, besides some which were rather fancy,
and afforded much merriment the affsr-
ent articles were drawn out and exhibited.
We understand the receipts from this alone
amounted to over $40. Much credit is due
the two young ladies, Miss Lizzie A. Graves
and Miss Sarah Bliss, who had charge OF
1t, and were certainly faithful to their trust.
Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves,
amid the good humor and ice creams which
so generally prevailed. At the close Of the
levee, those who like &c trip the Eight
fantastic" went at it, and kept it up till the
little hours of the morning. The receipts
we're even more than anticipated, amount
ing to near 5000. We must not close
this notice without mention of the very
pretty uniform in which our fremennow APP
pear, being scarlet shirt, with belt on which
is the name of the Company, and neat
shield on the breast We congratulate the
Company on the brilliant success Of their
first annual festival.
The ladies levee of Emmanuel church and
society, held last week, passed Of pleasant
ly, and the receipts amounted to Sl5o.
Our readers will find IN our advertising
columns to-day large lot of valuable prop
eriy advertised for sale at the residence o.
the late Lewis Fairbanks of Springfield
The hay We understand will be put up il
seperate lots, and the whole auction will bt
"a good opportunity for purchasers.
Chester people and vicinity, will find
splendid assortment of Christmas and New
Years presents at Rowe's. lie has just re
turned from market and is not only givini
nice articles but quick bargains
Tobin, an Irishman who formerly live
in this place, and who suddenly vamose
at the time burglar was arrested
'Charlestown, n. H., some two years since
has become quite notorious character
New York city, and few weeks since an
next night after the expiration of servic
at the house of correction, he entered
house and made haul of quite a sum {
money. The officers we're on the aler
and one has been here 10 find him, on al
count of some correspondence found whic
indicated that he had friends in this place
GRAFToN.-The congregational churc
at Grafton has been undergoing ver
thorough repairs, and having been compl
ted, was dedicated on Thursday of la
week. The exercises were of much II