Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-06-02
LOCAL MATTERS.

- Mrs. Nj. nj. Whitney has choice
pt of verbenas, petunias and other bed
ing plants, which can be obtained il
pplied for soon.
= Senator Morrill, was in town this
thursday morning looking hale hearty
pd in the best OF spirits. He was on
: way to his home in STAFFORD.
- The weather on Monday and Tues
~ went up to the usually highest points
summer heat, the thermometer rang
Is from 50 to 100.
A light but refreshing shower &C.
cured early Wednesday morning and
anQkher during the forenoon, but vege-
~ n is still in great need in this sec
Is Mr.. w. III. Upham has removed
y sewing machine office and machines
the upper story of Hills brick Store,
ere he will beglad TO show his machines
any who may be interested in them.
= And to neighbor Benz. Leet, too,
B we indebted for a fine shad. The
BROAD and expressmen ON the river line
Ate all staunch friends of the press, of
which they have very practical appreci-
Ation.
A good chance to buy furniture in
! Gouth Londonderry. See advertisement.
- We have just found out how DIR. O.
Fl Woods keeps up so full stock of eggs
at bis store. He is supplied by Perez
CLARK Of Westminster.
Vegetation is taking long strides
We warm days and the flower gardens
1ont town are presenting gay appear
&ta One of the most beautiful coIlec-
! 1nof blossoms to be seen is in Mrs. 0. ID.
1r>y's yard, a Rose Peoney which on
Wednesday had fourteen blossoms.
- Mr.. w. p. Wentworth, architect, of
boston, has generously presented the
Band with plan all nicely drawn for a
stand An estimate will be made as to
expense, when We trust our citizens
will make the needed response and we
hope soon to announce that the object
has been accomplished.
The Cornet Band play finely.
They gave fine scramble Monday even
Ing at the Five Corners, where one of
the citizens of that ward came out of his
dwelling and shouted glory whereup-
on thaA tory Of the harmony was con-
tinued The Band are ready to give
our village two free concerts week.
Shall they have stand
a Rutland colored man, having
1si9ht visions of successful financial
I 3utnre, recently received package he
h1d ordered, paying therefor s75. On
@4pning the same he found some old pa
Ie<N and piece of sheet lead It was
course from one of those New York
keals, and it is said the Ethiopian for
moment was not colored citizen.
Arrangements for lectures next sea-
0 are now being made in various pla-
and we are glad to know that sever
Gentlemen in this place have taken
IoM Of the matter, and will probably
6in several other towns and cities in this
nfs and New Hampshire in making
ch arrangements. The list of lecturers
nbraces the best in the field, and we
hope the project will be received with
avor. II has been complained that at
ton has heretofore mostly been given
lis place to the heels. Now let us
hat our people will do for their
The weather has been so dry of late
Z liability to fires has greatly in
4 fd. 1t is very proper therefore
pdeed duty to exercise extra care
z hrd against them. They have re
= been frequent in many parts o.
!. country, especially ON the lines o.
6 roads. We believe the reservoirs Of
zyillage are all full and in working
nj Pr, and III connection with this, it j:
m kifying to know that our fire depart
h - was never better or in so efficient
/ llition as now For all this, careless
=, . md neglect from some unexpected
g, g 1xter may bring upon us serious disas
r 3s during these dry, hot and windy DAYS
Z Mr.. l.. G. Davis of South Reading
= Rho has farm overlooking with sugar
q W. and honey in their season. has mos
! erously presented us with twenty
4 pound tub Of maple sugar, being a
y ~ made by him the past season, in
az olsthe Evaporators now so popular
1qng sugar makers. 1t is hardly nee
eary % say that it is very nice, even
more IAN nice, and we suspect his good
lady had hand in its manufacture, il
N - like the family reputation. Mr.
o' 4i1 = one of the progressive farmers
Az another season proposes to rebuile
AA arch and suuar housa with raf