Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-17
Local MteMgen ce.


In digging under our streets, the
plumbers still find frost in the ground ut
the depth of four or FIVE feet.
The "plaintive note of the Whip-poor-
will" was heard in this vicinity on the 10th
inst, which is several days earlier than US
nal.
We learn that George Lawrence has
sold his tobacco crop of 1854, to Mr.. Pomc.
ROY of Suflield, Conn. Terms "variously
estimated"
Rev. Silas Ketchum, formerly OF this
place, has withdrawn bis resignation Of the
pastorate Of the Congregational church at
Bristol, N. H.. and has engaged 10 remain
FIVE years.
The new Brattleboro Manufacturing
Company are engaged in filling an order
for 20 black walnut chamber sets for the
Brooks House. At present they are eni-
ployiug about % hands.
The sewing silk mandatory of Messrs.
Dunklee & Stearns has been removed from
its old location on Bridge street to the
building formerly occupied by the Stanley
Rule and Level Company.
Those who wish to "make home
beautiful with really fine pictures, can
perhaps do no better than to call on Cheney
& Clapp especially If DESTROYS to have
money 60 as far as possible.
"A party Of five gentlemen will leave
| this village on Monday morning next for
Kansas: IT, w. Simouds, who intends to
tske up his residence at Manhattan, and ].
G. Smith, ]. Il. CONN, J. NJ. Buzzel, and
| n. NJ. Perry, who go on a tonr of observa-
ton.
| Within the past week vegetation has
assumed its spring colors and people have
commenced gardening. The amount of
rain fallen thus far has been quito limited,
but sufficient 10 give some encouragement
| t. the farmers. Apple trees are now heGin-
ming to show their blossoms.
A Boston letter, published elsewhere,
gives some "reminiscences of the homeo-
pathic fair held in that city. The net receipts
it is said, will reach $4,000, which, with an
additional sum expected from the legisla-
ture, is to be devoted 10 the establishment
of homeopathic hospital. Contributions
were received from parties in Brattleboro
to the value of about Sl00.
The Baptist Sunday school concert took
place as usual last Sunday evening. Per-
tnent remarks were made by Rev. Mr..
Haskins of Bellows Falls. A very pleas
ant sociable was held at the ycstry on
Wednesday evening. The occasion was
improved by making the pastor present
for his vacation expenses. There will be
babtisms next Sunday evening.
BY special appointment the Good Sauna
ritan meeting commenced at five O'Clock
last Sunday evening, and the session was
nearly two hours in length, which was a,
least half an hour too long. The time, how
ever, was well occupied by half a dozen Of
our home speakers and the singers of the
Universalist Sabbath school. During the
summer the hour of meeting will continu,
at half past five.
Post Sedgwick, G. A. r., started
Campfire" on Wednesday evening, nj
which, by invitation, several ladies ant
other friends of the members were resent
The proceedings were informal, and pure
| ~ OF social character. Incidents of per
sonal experience In the laie war and anec
dotes suggested thereby were related, reel
tations were given, and songs sung, ant
that the post has a present membership O
about ninety individuals, and is in a healthy
aid growing condition. These camp fires
which have become a very popular "insti
tuition" Of the order in other places, will
without doubt, be continued here at stated
intervals.
Among The deaths published in oui
columns this week, is that of William B.
Chamberlain, native and form r. resident
land Herald we learn that Mr.. Chambe
lain was contractor on the Lake Shore and
Tuscarawas Valley Railroad in Ohio, and
his death was the result of accident. The
account says: yesterday he superintend.
ed his work as usual, and returned late in
the afternoon. He then turned his horse
into an out lot and stood by, watching him
roll and play, when the animal came close
TO hitn, and he struck him in the flank with
bis hand. AS he did so the horse kick ed
him in the bowels with the Hat of his foot
lie fell over, but in lew moments arose
and went into the house, saying the horse
had kicked him on the arm. He even
went himself 10 procure some lniment
and knew nothing of his fatal rupture I'M
Ill examined by the physicians that were
called. He received all possible attention
and was well cared for at the Empire
House, but neither the watchers last night
nor his visitors to-day, had any idea he
would die, although he suffered extremely
consequently, we understand no word was
sent TO his friends until after his unexpect.
cd death. His family live in Hannibal
Missouri"
The Sabbath school connected with the
Congregational church in this village oh.
served their filtieth anniversary last Sab
bath. The Oldest living member of the
school is Mr.. Joseph Steen, from whose rec
objections, and from other sources, some in.
teresting facts were gathered in relation to
the history of the school, which were EN-.
bodied In manuscript read by the super.
intendent. For n short time previous &c
1915, Miss Hannah Wells, youngest daugh.
ter of DIR. VIM. Wells, had brought togeth.
er bible class Of young ladies, who me-
from time TO time to study the scriptures
under her instruction. The work growing
upon her hands, so that she was unable tC
uo JuS'lce W 81 iaIBe ctss, on tne Hrs
Sabbath in May, 1916, at her request, foui
assistants were chosen from among tn,
members of the ladies praying circle con-
nected with this church, this being the first
organized Sunday school work in town.
On the first Sabbath in May, 1922, the
school assumed its present organization, un.
der the auspices ofthe church. Dea. David
Wood was the first superintendent chosen
and he continued to serve until 1923. Iii,
successors have been j. C. Holbrook, ]. l.
Dickernan, Joseph Steen, Edward Kirk
land, j. NJ. Haven, c. F. Thompson, Chas
l.. Mead, A. II. Wright, Charles b. Rice
Geo. ii. Clapp. The school at present mum
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