Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-12-07
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Diaries for 1867, Il; I. c. Edwards.

Mt the Post Office in this village "held for postage"
December 6, 1866
Mrs. II. c. Stodder, Chicago, Hi Capt. Philip
Carr, -, -; NJ. q. Goldthwalt, Springfield Ms
PERsoNAL.-Ch +. Schuster, who has been very
sick of fever, received generous Thanksgiving
present from his pupils at Glenwood Seminary, ac-
companied with kind wishes
BrooKLlNE.-On the first Sunday in last month
there addition Of to the Baptist Church
in Brookne, Rev. c. Fmrar, pastori and on Sunday,
25th ult., five more were added to the church All
were young persons.
FARMS FOR SALE.-By reference to our alvertis.
ing columns it will he seen that there are several
farms for sale where there is chance for bargains
The farm of VIM. F. Gould Of NewGne, which we
advertised last Sept, we understand is still for sale
Those desiring to purchase would do well to visit it.
WEST DuMMERs1oN.-The lyceum Mt West Dunn
merston is in full operation and excites much interest
AT the meeting on Friday evening, Nov 80, the fol
lowing resolution was discussed Resolred That the
right Of suffrage ought to be extended to the negroes
And Mt the meeting last Thursday, Dec. Gth) even
ing the following resolution the subject of debate
Resolred That wars have been beneficial to the world
G. W. Everleth and John Jillson dspuants
WARDsBoRo.A few days since L. S. Morse oil
Wardsboro killed last spring pig which weighed
ISL! pounds; and A. C. Reed killed hog about is
months old that weighed $50 pounds.-There is q
singing school in successful operation at each of the
three villages in this town-Norh, South and West
Wardsboro, each under the instruction Of that good
natured, jovia and successful teacher, Mr. Calvin
Barrett of Brooknc. As he had a school ut each OF
the above named places last winter, we think he must
be popular teacher with the WarisJoro singers.
HYDRoPATII ENGINE COMPANY No. 3.-The an
nual meeting of the members of this Company wa,
held at their Rail on Tuesday evening 4th inst The
Company elected the following officers for the ensu
ing year:
Foreman-Iohn W. Durnap LIST Asst.-Sidney A
Milleri I'd Asst.-O. J. Pratt. Clerk, Collector anc
Treasurer-K. Haskins. Engineers Glib
son, John b. Walker, Frank Wells, II. C. Pettee
Hosemen-W. D. Perry, Jason Mann, John Devne
A. W. Allen, AXemen-L. B. Morey, B. r. Jennie
Steward-D. r, Perry. Surgeon-Dr. D. p. Dear
born.
The Foreman appointed rs additional hosemen En-
erson Prouty, c. C. Walker Barney Pratt A. c. Ba
ker. The Treasurer's report shows s26566 in ca.l
in his hands, and the further sum of $685. due til,
Company from the village.
VILLAGE MEETING.-The annual village meeting
for the choice Of officers and other business was full,
attended at the Town Hall, Monday evening Dec Sd
The meeting was called to order by the first bailiG
S. N. Ierrick. After some remarks by the chairman
and Others the reports of the Treasurer c. f. Thomp
son, and of the Chief Engineer, S. NJ. Waite, wer
read and accepted. The following officers for the en-
suing year were then elected
Clerk-Nathun Hall.
DailfGs-Sewall Morse Nose, T. Van Doom, H. j
Carpenter, L. H. Dearborn, G. II. Newman.
Chief Engineers. NJ. Waite
Collector-E. j. Carpenter.
Treasurer-C +. Thompson.
| Auditor-Chares Chaplin.
Voted to pay the Engine Companies the same Il
formerly, and to raise 40 cents on the grand list, Il
be paid Jan. 1st, S67, which sum it was estimates
would pay all expenses and leave the village free o
debt.
The following is the Chief Engineers report:
The Chief Engineer Of the village Of Brattebon
respectfully reports that
The effective force of the Fire Department Dec
LIST, 1866 is as follows:
No. 8, 63 mem No 4, "A men; Hook and Ladder
"a men.
The engine "Fountain," which is in the hands {
No A, is in good orders "IIydropath," belonging t
No 8, is in Boston being thoroughly repaired, an
will probably be at home sometime within week
"Mazeppn" is in fair condition. but not in good work
ing order am assured that there is a company {
men ready to organize and man her as soon as the
can have her; with good care she will probably be
some use Mt fire, although badly worm
With the increase Of the village more efficient m
larger Fire Department. becomes great necessity; b
and with the advice and consent Of the village bai
| have purchased for 5000, "Fountain" engine, an
placed it in the hands of No A. This is n powerfr
engine one of the most in New England. She
capable of working at fire and throwing two stream
each one inch 800 feet at the same time, and coul
not be replaced for $4,000. | have also, under sam
conditions, purchased a rotary force pump and place
tn same in the machne-shop of +. Tyler, and place
in the ground 92s feet of inch iron pipe which eS
tends 10 the north of Main and High street.
This pump is capable of throwing 200 gallons of W,
ter per minute, which will fully supply two first,ca,
engines. The whole cost of this will be about $50
and it is inexhaustible unless Milestone Brook (ai
us The cost for repairing Engine No. will
about $3.50 for the village pay, $3.50 being paid
tho company The engine, when repaired, will be
every respect ms good an engine of same class tbs
the maker asks $500 for.
/ would recommend the complete reDnirino nm
overhNuing of the apparatus of the Hook and Laddt
Company, an addition of 400 feet of new hose. nm
then should consider the Fire Department in frs
rate order.
omitted to mention in its proper place purcha,
of 400 feet Of rubber hose, to use conducting no,
from the hydrants to the engines purchased tn
hose as could get it for just one-halt that leath
hose would cost, and for this purpose it will WEI
much longer
The whole amount necessary to cover these expel
ses ia MS follows;
Engine, 5000
Repairing Engine, $50
Pump and Pipe, 500 $50
New Hose 500
Putting H. & L. in order, 800
Paying bills due, 300
Necessary repairs for coming year, GOO 200
With this expenditure | should think the Brattl,
boro Fire Department superior to anything in III
State, and in such n condition as to need very litt
done for several years.