Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05
Local intelligence.


society propose to have picnic NJ hunts
grove, in Vernon, on Friday, the 10Th inst.
Rev. Henry w. Bellows Of New York,
will preach in the Unitarian church, in this
village, next Sunday, August 9TH, forenoon
and evening.
Mr.. Newton's notice for meeting of
Republicans at the Town Hall next Satur-
day evening, to choose delegates to the con-
vention at White River Junction, found in
another part of our paper, will not draw
crowded house, Judging from past expert
ence.
Those reading our Observation-Disclosures
who does not?-wll notice that ID. s. Pratt
has large room to rent; that James o.
Tenney of Dummerston is prepared to do
painting on fair terms; that w. j. Perry of
Putney has lost several cattle that he is
anxious to find, besides many others too
numerous to mention.
Dr. Merriam, whose advertisement was
inserted in our paper last week, has been i'll
town according to his programme, was WIS.,
tied BY large number of patients, and al
ter having visited several other towns will
return to this place, again to give the peo-
his healing powers.
David w. Miller of this village com
menced building a dwelling-h house for Mr..
Fay, on lot purchased of j. Estey & Co.,
on Chestnut street on Wednesday, July 10,
and had it finished ready for use on the fol-
lowing Saturday, July 1G. Mr.. Miller says
this is the shortest time in which a house
was ever built in Brattleboro.
The house of Thomas Cummings, on
Elliot street, was entered Thursday morn
ing, July 2Sth, and robbed of bedding,
trunks, clothing, and other articles. The
bed has been found in the woods, but the
other articles have not yet been recovered.
The person who took the articles is known,
and the officers arc in search of her.
The members of st. Michaels (Cathol
icy church are to have a Fair at the Town
Hall next week, commencing on Monday
evening and continuing each succeeding
evening during the week. This is new
thing for that church here, and under the
guidance of Rev. Mr.. Halpine it will doubt
less be well managed, and we trust prove
successful.
We learn that arrangements have been
so made for the theatrical performances at
the Town Hall on Friday evening, August
9Th, when the comedy of the Ladies Bat
tie" in three acts, will DO performed by
skilled amateurs from various places, that
very agreeable and interesting entertain
ment may be expected. For particulars
see posters.
We are glad to learn that the Universal
list society in this village is going on har-
moniously and prosperously under the
charge of their new minister, Mr.. Harris.
Their pews are all rented, the church is we'll
filled at the Sunday services, they have re-
Gently purchased an organ to add to the in
terest of their music, and are about to make
some needed repairs to their house of wor-
ship.
The meeting of the Good Samaritans
last Sunday evening was adjourned to six
O'Clock next Sunday evening, the bell ia
ring fifteen minutes previous to that time
1t is expected that Rev. Mr.. Page of jack
sonville, Florida, who is supplying tn,
pulpit of the Centre church during the alb
sence of their pastor, and Rev. Mr.. Harris
of the Universalist church will address the
I added to the pledge at the close Of the meet
ing last Sunday evening.
The work preparatory to rebuilding OF
the burnt district is going on vigorously
Mr.. Crosby is getting together brick AM
lumber, has commenced laying the founda
ton walls, is preparing to remove the build
ing in which A. c. Davenport has his gro
ceries, while the removal of dirt and rub
bish goes briskly on. Mr.. Brooks, too, i
busy in making arrangements and prepar
atoms for more active operations on hi
grounds, and soon we shall see structure
rising which in due season will be ready 10
occupants.
Rev. VIM. T. Stowe, formerly pastor o
the Universalist church in this village, nov
pastor of an Unitarian society at New Or
leans, La, is on n visit with his wife ant
son to his friends in this place. Mr.. Stow
commenced his ministry at New Orleans
last October and has a vacation of tire,
months during the hot season, which HI
spends-at the North. He expects to return
TO his parish next October. He has host!
of friends here who are heartily glad to SCI
him, and who wish him success in his new
and arduous field of labor.
The Good Samaritans were addressed
at the town hall Sunday evening, July 3lst
by Col. n. G. Axtell, agent of the Vernon
State temperance society. This society ha
been in existence many years, and at time
has been actively engaged in promoting
the temperance cause. For some year
past, however, 1t has remained rather quiet
and has not made itself felt in the state a
in former years. In view OF the alarming
pro9ress of intemperanc in some section
: of the state it has been aroused OF late IRON
its lethargy and resumed active labors'
has secured the services Of Col Axtell I
act as agent for the society, who for 81
months has been travelling in various part
of the state, delivering public addresse;
conversing with the people whom he meets
inquiring into the condition of the temper
ance cause in the places he visits, and /
various ways endeavoring to awaken
deeper and more general interest in thi
cause so vital to the best interests and higl
est welfare of the citizens of Vermont. Co
Axtell is an interesting and effective speak
or, appears to be a man of practical com
mon sense, is acquainted with mankinC
and knows how to address himself wit
dignity and propriety to the various classe
with whom he comes in contact and, W
should judge, is we'll fitted for the impoi
tant work he has undertaken. His address
at the town hall was principally GA the va
rious obstacles which the temperance cans
has to encounter; obstacles, arising fror
temperate drinking; from the example {
, men in official station; from indifference
among influential persons, and from tn
manner in which spirit drinking is general
ly regarded: being looked upon as a foibl
rather than "a criminal act. We trust tha
Col. Axtell will be cordially received an
encouraged by the friends of temperate
wherever he goes, and thus aided an
, rengthened In the good work of persuad
ing men TO live sober and temperate lives.
The following is the list of letters re
naming at the post-ofRce, in this Village
Thursday, Aug. 4;
! XVipthran Afxvs.,