The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1872-02-15

J.. y Spague, Esq, offer. a aru
and timber land for sale al bargain u
oug adyesli>ing columns Now that Ii,
West River Railroad IS sure thing Il
must raise the price Of real estate and e.
/ pccially timber land n that section of the
country
IkApcRoyE
There was very pleasant gathering
At Mr.. G. Woodwards the other even.
ing, with plenty Of fun to 20 round
Some Of The party Joined in The merry
dance.
There is plenty Of snow and cold
weather III consequence OF which fearful
inroades are made upon the grain bin and
hay NOW. Hay is selling FOR $50 per ton
and little to be purchased at any price
"A newly welded pair seem TO be tho
center OF attraction at present for the
simple reason that such events are get.
ting to be very uncommon in this section,
1t is hoped by the bachelors that leap year
viii bring about a change for the better.
"A sleighrde on the 20th is talked OF
and the invitations are already out II is
proposed to meet at James T.. Thomson's
residence at Q IL O'Clock a. m, and 90 to
East Dorset, bY way Of the Notch road,
take dinner at Barrow's Hotel and return
by way Of Factory Point and Peru. 1t
the present warm weather continues the
last part Of the programme will probably
be omitted as the sleighiug viii be poor
west OF the mountains.
CHESTER.
AT a sociable held at the house OF l..
w. Carpenter, Esq, last Thursday even
ing, more than $50 were present.
Mrs. ID. W. Davis, a lady weighing
more than two hundred pounds, made a
misstep at the head Of a flight of stairs,
falling to the foot and breaking leg.
The accident occurred Wednesday.
Our old friend Geo. Il. lngraham is
stopping at the Chester House, visiting
his brother Henry. George has an inf
mite number of friends in this vicinity,
and his name will be recognized by many
New Workers who have seen him figuring
in some Of their large hotels.
R. Edward Miller, am artist of high
repute and a native of this place, is en-
gagged in coloring the Baptist church
walls. Mr. Miller returned from his stud
les in Europe last fall, bringing views of
Alpine scenery, which he will work up,
that have never been exhibited in this
country.
The eighth annual Masonic Ball,
which came OFF at the lngraham House the
9Th inst. was attended by about 40
couples. As might have been expected,
the Masons had everything all right We
cannot add TO what has already been said
OF Coles superb suppers. In times gone
by we have thought nothing more could
be doue in the way OF elegant "spreads, "
but cachnew occasion seems to give an
opportunity for an extra word of praise.
Mr. Seal, 81 the firm of Seal & Walrus,
wa. present, ard was presented with an
elaborate bill OF fare printed in the Rus
Sian language, and decorated with The
views OF Alaska scenery, so familiar TO
Mr. Seals eye, The iovial aleut seemed
quite overcome By this mark OF di.tin.
gui,hcd regard
EEArIIEBoRu.
Not for want Of items, but on account
of sickness, the BrattIeboro correspondent
has been delinquent,
-Cmc y Bracket, clothing merchant.
have dissolved partnership, Mr., i. A..
Whitney associates himself with Mr..
Bracket
Prank Harris has bought very
place on Western Avenue, Of
+. G. Crosby.
Perry 4 Holden, jewellers. failed last
week, their store has been one Of the
handsomest in town 4 bad failure
There are TO be two new schools
here, one primary 10 accommodate
E.ieyyille, and another 20 relieve the liz
termediate school, which y 50 crowded.
There was d Masonic ball given here
on Monday evening Feb 18TH Nj
Evans of the BrauIeboro House gave the
supper The Lowell Rand furnished the
music
Mr. o J Pratt iugcud. making
great Improvement. he has bought a
place adjoining HI. uwn residence en-
iarqing the grounds, aud buiidinp q new
house, after removing tie pre,cnt buil-
ding i hi- riau after ihi-
The weather bas been hne. and uith
good sleisAiHg, sleigh rides have been
frequent aud delightful Every get has
had lis leap year ride besides. One
young men viii number tie ono lie al
tended list week when tie lads driving
was unfortunate ia Turning over ihc
sleigh, the horse running, aud al eapcn-
ave sleigh broken n0 one hart and per-
haps experience viii e level
The principal business item i tie
buying of tie factory formerly occupied
by E.sy a co.. 81 o. stock company,
who nteud' 90 make Of if mandatory
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