Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07
Local intelligence.


Clapp's a fine stock OF new STYLE, of sta
tionery for ladies' use.
John Ray has bought the real estate on
Flat street belonging 10 tho estate of tbe
late A. l.. Dwinnell, for $1,000.
Tuesday was "lrmnin2 day. and
Company "G" turned ont for driu. max
ing very credlablc appearance.
Mrs. Brigham, inspi alional medium.
will speak next Sunday in The upper town
hall at . and 10 o'clock, p. NJ. All are
welcome.
AS their record for the month of Nav.
Messrs. Estey IL Co.,, report 7l3 cottage or
gans manu- lacturcd-a greater number than
in any previous month.
A friendly game between the "Alpha'
and "Jim Fisk, Jr." base bal clubs. PLAYED
at the fair grounds on the morning of dec
Grafton day, resulted in the victory of the
former by score of A. to ~.
-TIowo's circus exhibited here last Sat
urday, as advertised, and it is praise
enough to say that il "iillcd the Bill" The
display upon tho street was by TAR the lin
est ever witnessed in this section.
We would advise all in need Of Sowing
Machines or any kind of findings 10 call on
c. $. Perry, Main & Highest corner He
has large bankrupt stock OF silk, twist
threads, cords. &c, to lac SOL, -AA-sse-
gard t. cost.
"A young and not Unlocking damsel
was arrested at the depot by officer Wood
on Monday, charged with the larceny OF
mouevand other valuables at Turner's Falls.
She had escaped the custody Of Officers at
Greenfield.
"A new reservoir for the uso Of the fire
department is in process of construction at
the corner OF High and Mail streets. the
capacity Of which will be 100000 gallons.
Another Of less capacity IS to be located on
Canal street.
Seven persons were baptized at the
UnivcrsaliSt church, Sundiymorning Tho
next quarterly communion will occur on
the first Sabbath in July, instead of Au-
gust, on account Of the expected absence of
the pastor during the latter month.
Rev. George p. Tyler, d. D., formerly
pastor Of the Centre church in this village,
preached TO his old congregation on suns
day morning. Mr.. Tyler still retains his
charge at Lunsingburgh, y. y, and is APP
parcnty in good health and spirits.
The Brooks House will commence
operations next Monday, but the formal
opening will not occuruntil the Goth inst
The program for this event is not yet fully
arranged, but n ball and parade of the
fire department will doubtless be among
the features.
The Green Mountain Sewing Machine
manufactured in this place by ID. y. Alb
bolt, is giving general satisfaction and
seems destined TO command wide sale
Some of the machines have lately been sen
TO Africa, where they are looked upon Will
wonder and delight by the natives.
The unusual amount OF drunkenness
visible in our streets on circus day gave ne
little snap to the remarks made at the Coco
samaritan meeting last Sunday evening
and disposition was manifested by somt
OF the speakers to enforce the prohibit)rN
law. The meeting was well attended.
"A cold northeast rain storm set in Tues
day afternoon which is not yet Thursday
morning. fairly over. More rain has fan
ell within the last three weeks than In
similar period for years, AID the = 0ll! 4
becoming well filed. The season contin
ues quite cool, and grass, which was badl,
wnter-klled, is now coming forward.
The Vermont Central road have mad,
very slight changes in the time table fo
their passenger trains, as will lie seen by
referring to the railroad guide published il
10 9
the north, heretofore mixed train abov,
Bellows Fails, will be run as passeuge
train only; and the name of CIRCUITS Corner
Mass. is changed to Millcrs Falls.
MIR. Geo. Il. Bartlett, the well know
scenic artist, assisted by several of on
young people, will give an entertainment
at the town hall on Thursday and Friday
evenings OF this week, consisting of tab
lcauN, statuary, comic and historic scenes
Illustrative ballads, etc., the proceeds to b.
used for improvements in the town hal
for the benefit Of concert an lecture goin,
people. The character of Mr.. Bartlett
entertainments is too well known TO neet
our compliments, and we look for a wei
filled house each evening.
Temperance hath her Victories, no
less renowned-though far less expensive
than rot gut Thanks to our haiins, Brat
tleboro is at length to have drink in:
fountain for man and beast. /, will be o
iron, similar in design TO those adopted il
New York city, and will be located by III,
oak tree at the corner OF High and Mail
streets. With a good drinking fountain il
nm Isuft.
consumption Of beer and other expenslv,
huids, and consequent saving of mnralit,
and money. The Good Samaritans shout,
give the fountain proper "iuauguration.'
AT the Baptist church last Sunan,
morning, Rev. Mr.. Matteson. Ia preachin,
his third anniversary sermon, mentionrt
some Facts in regard to the material growtl
of his church which may perhaps be of in
terest TO the general reader. 1t seems thor,
have been 100 members added to the churcl
the past year, of whom IS were by expert
ence, 20 by letter. and 81 by baptism. Dur
ing the whole of his three years ministry
the additions have been by experience -
by letter 70, by baptism 1873; IN all 30
After dedudting dismissions and deaths
the resident membership has been raiseJ
from $50 to 300, or the whole number from
POI to 400. This is now one OF the larges
churches aud congregations in the State
and as such demands Il large amount q
pastoral labor, over 800 calls being neces
sary to make complete visitation of tn,
congregation. This growth, rs the pastor
remarked, has been attained by heart,
cooperation between pulpit and pew, boil
working together for the same great objec
OF saving souls. and not by conformity /,
the world or lowering the standard o
christian excellence. lie also alluded [,
the kindly feeling existing towards him
and with so large Il number of laborer,
thought they were called upon to enlarg,
their field Of operations in which conncc
tions he stated that some members Of thi,
church had purchased and were repairing
the Uniyersalist church at West Brattle,