Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-23

the erection Of a new Methodist Episco-
pal Church IN Washington.
The Chicago clergymen have drawn
up protest which is TO be presented to
the Times and Tribune, urgently asking
them to give up their Sunday issues.
- A difficulty occurred Of Georgetown,
Kentucky, a'few days ago between two
studeats Of the Baptist Collegs, named
Hayden and Theodore Hughes. The lat
ter died from pistol shot received.
~ A. Il. Wilson, inventor of the sew
ing machipe which made him millionaire,
left North Adams some fiAeen years ago,
forlorn and shabby, with his pack and his
dinner on his back, and with scarcely a
dime in his pocket.
- Butter aud lard should not be kept
in the same apartment with kerosene, as
all fats readily absorb and retain doors,
and the fine aroma of butter may thus be
seriausly injured.
- The Manchester Mirror tells Of two
men who found wallet with $500 in il,
and papers showing who was the owner.
The finders started after the loser and
hunted him half over the city until they
found him and'res,ored his property. He
most generously rewarded them by paying
them twenty. five cents in currency.
A ran in Randolph county, Ind,
is supporting eight sets of ehildFen--one
set by his present wife, three by former
wives, and one sci belonging TO the hus-
band Of one OF HIS former wives by pre-
vious wife-eighteen. children in ALL
| That Eaan certainly IS entitled 10 the SYM
paihy Of the community.
At party a, the tewp Of Avoca.
five miles from Russelyille, Ala, recently
thirteen persons, out Of company Of
thirty, were fatally poisoned from drink
ing whiskey which, il is supposed, had
been drugged- Three Of the musicians,
who had drank very freely, died before
day. The other victims fingered longer.
| - The Fall River Neaes says thai Mr..
Charles Darfee Of that city saw the fall
| of an enbankmens which severed the
Old Colony Railroad track few days
ago, and immediately gave information to
the authorities Of the road, enabling them
to clear lhe track in season to prevent ac-
cident OF delay. In return for the timely
and important information the company
has presented to NJ. Dasfee free ticket
for life,
| = Henry Ward BeeeherFs ohurcbare
considering the expediency Of appointing a
colleague pastor to perform the pastoral
labors Of that charei, their pastor having
declared that he is unable to visit, and that
God has called him specially to preach.
This would be ressrn to the wise plan Of
the Puritans,
- Mrs. Patterson, President Johnsen's
daughter, remarked to a gentleman who
commented upon tie republican simplicity
of the White House, We are plain peo-
| pie, sir, from hesmoantains of Tennessee,
and we do not propose to put on airs be-
cause we have the fortune 20 occupy this
| place a little while.'
MOT long since there was dascing
party al the hoase of Mr.. Scott near
Ayena, Lawrence County, Alabama
The weather was very warm in The early
par, of tbs evening, bat IL had become ex-
ceedingly cold when the party broke up,
heated and fatigaed. The company went
home Two Of them died the next morn
ing, and sevea have since died. Others
are seriously i'll, and none Of the parsic-
ipants in the affair are well.
- New York man was accosted in
one Of the street cal Of tha, city a few
days ago, by stranger who desired to
know the time Of day. Fumbliug for his
pocket, the man exclaimed with surprise,
.sUpon my word, my watch was left under
the pillow this morning !" Still greater
was his surprise on reaching home at night
70 learn thai somebody had called for the
watch and obtained it under pretence Of
getting il repaired, Of course describing the
precise spot where It might be found.
= James L. English, the Democratic
nominee for Governor of COM ecticut, is
recommended by the journals Of that par
ty because be voted for the Constitutional
amendment abolsbing slavery. Truly a
good recommendation We are glad that
our Democratic friends DOW consider II
such.
BE CAREPuL.--Do not expose your
selves 10 the chilly March winds and the
shaking weather which always heralds
their approach. Keep your children
warmly chad and close from exposure
For bad coughs, sudden or obstinate colds,
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