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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

CHESTER ITEMs-The first annual
ball of Yosemite Engine Co. No. l, pass
ed off in highly satisfactory manner,
and all who were present agree that it
was one of the most successful parties
ever held in town. Among those pres
ent from other companies were noticed
Foreman Dewey, Treasurer Barker, and
Messrs. Abbott and Wardner of Abena-
qui No. l, Bellows Falls, and LIST assist
ant, Foreman Gibson Of Washington No.
2, Rutland. The proceeds after paying
expenses will be added to the fund now
being raised for the purpose of paying
for the new uniforms which the company
have recently purchased at an expense
of $3.50.
AT the last regular meeting of Centre
Lodge |. o. of OF :, the following Off
GERS were elected n S. Proctor, n. G. /;
A. H. Henry, V, G.; W. A. Miller, R.
s.; vi Wood, P. s.; S. Hamblett, T.
The following persons were elected of
fcers of Yosemite Engine Co. No. l, at
the last regular meeting Foreman, j..
r. Richardson LIST, assistant, G. 0. Sar-
geant; I'd, assistant, Ira L. Smith Clerk,
j. S. Adams Treasurer, P. H. Robbins !;
Auditor, III. P. Spencer; Stewards, j. O.
Smith, r. F. Gowing. The company
now number 81 active members.
There is to be calico ball at Pollard's
in North Chester on Tuesday eve, Jan.
9th, Ladd's Band furnish the music.
Free carriages are TO run from the depot
and the North and South villages. Sup
per in rooms adjoining hall. The tick
cts have been put at the low price of
$3.50, good time is anticipated. The
ladies of Chester are to furnish the sup
per. The proceeds after paying expen-
ses are to be devoted to charitable pur-
poses.
At the annual meeting of the inhabit-
ants of fire district No. 2, held at the
Town Hall Monday eve, j. S. Adams
was chosen moderator and the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
Clerk, Ira U. Smith Prudential Com
mittee, F. w. Marsh, NJ. c. Richardson
J. C. Carr; Collector, r. P. Pollard
Treasurer. p. II. Robbins Chief Engin-
eer, E. C. Hutchinson; Assistant, F. w.
Marsh. SNowDEN.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

GRAFToN.-The North West Fur Com
pany is again in healthy and prosper
GUS condition. Dog Jim has so far re-
covered from the effects of his encounter
with the Porcupine, that he is able to do
effective service. A few days since it
was reported that the tracks of Wal
rus were plainly to be seen between the
village and Houghtonville. Two men
accompanied by Jim and young Fan
made for him at once, and soon returned
with fox measuring four feet and four
inches from tip to tip. Two subsequent
chases have resulted in the capture of
two more foxes, that measured four feet
and three inches each. When the Sax
ton River Rangers report superior sue
cess, the north-westers will try their
skill again. x
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Marrifd.

In Athens. Dec, Is by Rev. Stephen G.. Abbott
Mr.. JOHN A.. LELAND of Springfield, and Miss
ELLA j. MARSH of Athens.
In Westminster West, Jan. l, by Rev Alfred Ste.
vens. Rev. j. G. McC0LL0M and Miss NJ A. STOD-
DER both of Cambridgeport.
In Cambridgeport, Dec. g. by Rev. j. C. McCol-
lom GEORGE WASHINGTON MOTT of Saxtons
River and Mrs. PHEBE IL. KUMRELL of Spring
field
In Townshend. Oct IS, by Rev. F. W. rolmstead.
WALTER W. BARRY and Miss MARY A. FRANK
LIN both of Townshend
In Athens. Jan. /. by Rev. 0. r. Edwards Mr.
AkVAN PARkHQ RST of Athens and Mrs. FAN
NY kIDDER of Jamaica.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

CHEsTER.-About once in four years
mischief is to pay generally and this
blessed year of 1872, the thing began so
early and earnestly that old bachelors
and other useless coons had better come
down at once as they can't reasonably
expect to withstand years campaign so
vehemently begun. About thirty quiet
and inoffensive males, the out-posts SO to
speak of the army which since 6S have
held the field, were captured and whirled
to Ludlow by theirexulting oppressors, on
January LIST. Howe and Moore of the
Ludlow House, rationed captives and
captured in way that made the COM
men soldier feel that he had almost real
lied an epicurean poets dream of Heav-
en-. L. G. Hammond, Esq, threw open
his spacious new hall to the admiring
gaze of the visitors and Whitcomb d
Anterior warmed, lighted and donated
their beautiful hall and for several hours
the captured forgot their woes IN the mu-
sic Of the Ludlow Quadrille Band. Err
wing j. was there and received the cheers
and thanks of the party, but no eye saw
Scion |. ON the field, his presence and
genial smile would have added much to
the strength of the weaker side, and we
think there would have been some chance
of escape had he been there to divert
our foes in the dim shades of the mid
night hour or the early coming of the
morning dawn all were safely returned
and there is "quiet along the lines"
whether a treacherous lull or a real arm
istice time alone will determine. Young
men, be on your guard Put none but
ueterdns on the out posts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

New SPRING MATTREss.-Mr. S. E.
Moore is introducing new spring bed
in this place which is likely to please ev-
erybody. 1t is called the champion
Spring Mattress" and is the best kind OF
a spring bed we have ever seen. The
springs are of steel and compact and all
connected by leather band, thus rend-
ering it impossible for them to become
displaced, and no wood about the mat
tress anywhere, all of which make the
bed one of the luxuries of the times, GER
tainly one of the easiest upon which poor
human nature ever reposed. As indi-
Gated above, Mr.. Moore is agent for them
in this place and vicinity, and after an
experience with one of them for several
weeks. we heartily commend his adver.
tisement of it elsewhere as the announce
ment of an exceedingly good thing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05
Deaths in Westminster East Parish
in 1871.
CATTLE MARKET.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Frrr--7,

TUESDAY Jan. 2. 1872.
PRICES.
Prices Of Market Beef-Extra, $500 "a SO, 25
first quality, $500 g s.50 I'd quality. 100 a S75(
third quality $500 "a $50
Sheep and Lambs.-Per head in lots, So "a IS q
@ S7I8 each slim sheep 81 rs q $50 . head.
Hides.-S4 "a sc q ID.
Pelts $500 $3.50 each Calf Skins Is a lscR H.
Tallow, 6 "a SIC fb.
Mich Cows and Calves.-s30. $50, S65 and SIS.
Prices of Store Cattle,-Working Oxen r pair. SEC
500. SIPS a sZ25.
Yearlings 81 a ST.; two years old s12 a s27
three years old, SIS a SIS.
Live Poutry,-Extra Ice q h; prime l51< a ls34e-
goods "a l5j4c: medium II q l434c poor to me
dium lie.
REMARkS.-There was marked improvement
of beef this week, especially Northern cattle the
tons average from Ga 954c. Sheep sold readily at
former prices. e. lz4c, aud at So a S. a head. Live
Poultry IL g loo. There is large supply of dressed
poultry now in the city market,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

ALsTEAD, The story that has got in
to some of the papers about the sad want
of Bibles and clergy man at Alstead, N
H., is entirely without foundation, as
they have plenty of both.
At New Alstead Rev. Mr.. Packard re-
Gently received generous donation visit
from numerous friends, which was very
happy occasion between pastor and peo-
ole.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

SOUTH READING.-Th South Reading
Lyceum on Thursday evening of last
week discussed the question OF compell-
ing the attendance of minor children at
our public schools, the affirmative being
supported by w. w. Wilkins, Charles
Buck, E. w. Goddard and L. C. Davis,
and the negative by Edmund Carter. M.
Z. Goddard, Norris Wilder, NJ. A. Davis
and George Parker. The board of de-
cision decided in the negative, but the
house voted in the affirmative by large
majority. The Evening Star was read
by Misses Ada Dodge and Inez Watkins,
and was received with much enthusiasm.
Declarations were also given by Mon
ford Wilkins, Ernest Wilkins, Edmund
Carter, Henry Burlingame and -
Brown. 1t will be seen that the South
Reading lyceum is under very successful
Roadway, and this week Thursday even
ing they will discuss the Mormon ques-
ton in this form Resolued, That the
course pursued toward the Mormons by
present administration should be COM
mended.
A. grand sociable and ball is to come
off at Big" Cal. Robinson's, the ola
stone store, Friday evening of this week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

CHARLEsTowN. - Our neighbors in
Charlestown, N. H.. have voted to build
a new Town House and appropriated
$4,000 for that purpose.
The Congregational society had pleas
ant Christmas gathering last week, and
a tree yielded some four hundred pres
ents. The Unitarian society also had a
similar gathering at the Town Hail.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

CONNECTICUT RIVER MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE Co.-The annual meeting of
the Connecticut River Mutual Fire In
surance Co., was held ON Wednesday,
and the following officers elected for the
year ensuing:
Directors-Asa Wentworth, James
III. Williams, Geo. Slate, w. S. Myers,
Bellows Falls; L. G. Hubbard, Saxtons
River; VIM. I'll. Walker, Ludlow; G.
B. Eddy, Bellows Falls; L. S. Walker,
Grafton Seth N. Herrick, Brattleboro.
President-Col. Asa Wentworth.
Secretary and Treasurer = George
Slate
Mr.. Myers was unanimously reelected
Secretary but declined.
An adjourned meeting of the directors
for other business is to be held on Wed
nesday of next week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

CHESTER FARMERS CLUB.-The Ches-
ter Farmers Club will meet at the resi-
dence of 7. H. Whitmore on next Mon
day eve, at o'clock at which time the
following resolution will be discussed !:
Resoiued, That it is not profitable for the
farmers of Chester to purchase foreign
menures. Speakers, !. ii. Adams, J..
Marsh. j. S. ADAMS, Sec.
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died
Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE. Obituarie,
including poetry. to be paid for according to length


In Brookline Dec 25, Mrs. SUSAN CoDDING,
aged IS years and months
In Guilford. Dec. q. GEORGE ROSE, aged 81.
In Putney. Dec. 2, MOSES FULLER, aged "a
In Wardsboro. Dec. Is Of paralysis, BETsEY L..
wife OF the late Joseph Converse. aged 81. Mass.
In Westminster. Dec. "a. Miss LUCINDA RUGG
WHITTLE. Her remaining sisters and brothers
has Il gone home" For her to die was gain
In Andoyer, August %. 1871, Mr.. EUGENE DER
BY aged Y years and six months,
This was one of our most promising and best
young men In Vermont. About six years ago he was
cordingy he went to the State of ino is and locat
ed near Gslesburg on farm, After the absence of
about one year he returned to his Vermont home,
to his farm in Galesburg. III. Here his highest
hopes soon blasted by the death of his wife in
about four months after his return, In the summer
of 1870 he experienced what is termed a sun stroke
and never fully recovered, but fingered in failing
health. till consumption closed his earthly life az the
home Of his much loved parents in Andover
The return, Sickness and death Of this noble and
faithful young man IN the prime Of manhood. was a
severe trial TO his aged and honored parents. But
through the of christian faith they were fol-
ly sustained and received the severe dispensation
my will but thine be done" This young man was
fnlly resigned and died in firm hope Of a glorious
Ihmertaisyi AZ the funeral large assembly gath
cred from all parts OF the town. atlested to the viz
tue and worth of the deceased.
And now We have to record the death of his much
beloved mother. Mrs. BETSEY b. DERBY wife Of
Mr.. Nathan Derby. and sister of the Rev, W. S.
Baleh. This worthy and honored christian mother
closed the abors of her earthly life and passed be
y0nd the river Nov. 10th, 1871 aged II years and six
months. Here take the liberty 70 say from good
authority. that few are the mothers in this world
who attain IN the estimation of all who know them
so high position as blessed and worthy wife,
mother and friend as has this mother, On her dy,
ing bed she felt it pleasure affirm that Jesus and
the great Redemption had sustained her through the
tolls and duties Of life. and were amply sufficient
in the hour Of death. She arranged most of her fa-
neral service, gave sweet counsel to all the family
around her left parting benedictions TO the absent
Of her family. then passed triumphanty beyond
the shadow Of death 20 the glories Of that reward
which e announced IN these words W ell done good
and faithful servant" May the blessed hopes Of the
immortal future through Christ comfort all the fam
lily. especially her aged and honored husband.
EST
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

- The town of Woodbury. has twen-
ty-two natural ponds, varying in size from
a few acres to several hundred, and there
is not stream of water running into the
town.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

The ARLINGTON TRAGEDY.-The par
ties engaged in the Arlington tragedy
are being examined this week, and the
testimony develops the usual state of
bad rum case, and the guilt is lkelyto
be about even in all directions.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

FELcHvILLE.-Tbe Felehville lyceum
have had lively debate over the one
term amendment, and the house decided
against it. An interesting paper was
read by Misses. Dora Stearns aud Alice
Kendall who received vote of thanks
from the house.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05
TIMBER AND LAND FOR SALE.

The Subscriber offers for sale 100 acres of LAND
about equally divided into HEML0CK and Pop
LAR LU MBER and PASTURING. There is some
100000 feet of HEML0CK, first quality, and has
never been culled, also large amount of SPRUCE
and HARD wood. The above is situated miles
South of GRAFTON village and easy Of access
Call and examine as it will show for itself.
HENRY A. I thompson.
Grafton, VT 10
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whom are Messrs. Wellington & Son,
Butterfeld & Smith, Glynn & Sons, Cush-
ing, Damon, &c.
GRAFTON.
Grafton is wide awake, situated fur
Their up among the "gum trees" but third
as to population in the county. She sup
ports two churches, two schools, two soci-
blesocieties, the latter meeting alternate
Tuesday evenings, and two singing schools
which meet Saturday evenings, Farm
er's club Friday evenings, and school
lyceum young folks every Monday ev-
ening. Thursday evenings are appro-
priated by both churches for special meet
ings, and the old folks are now consider
ing the policy of organizing another
lyceum for discussion and lectures for
Wednesday evenings; thus though no
rum shop or oyster. or billiard sa-
looms are reported. there are plenty of
places where young people and old can
gather for social evening.
The sleighing has been unusually
good for December and lumbermen are
improving it largely. The growth of
Grafton is steady and onward, three to
five new houses built each year. The
past year Chapman, Leonard and Wool
ey have added new houses, and Mr..
Chapman has the foundation laid for two
more which he will build in the spring.
E. S. Sabin, Jr., has recently purchased
the Sherwin furniture building and NOV
ed it near his mill where it will be used
for repair shop and storage purposes,
and he is now collecting materials for a
new house which he contemplates build
ing next spring, on the old shop site.
Private enterprise is not asleep in
Grafton. New fences have taken the
place of old ones, and houses, stores, shops,
&C., have been newly painted, among
them are the wooden mill, French's car
riage factory, Barrett's store, on which a
new gold leaf sign has taken the place
of the old rusty G. M. B., which has so
long projected over the heads of pedes-
TRANS.
OF the four stores in Grafton all are
doing good business. The mechanics
are usually busy, the French's produc-
ing and selling large number of their
carriages. The churn business will be
somewhat enlarged the coming season,
by Mr.. Sidney Holmes, who is now the
proprietor of the long and favorably
known Fyler churn business. Some idea
of his business may be formed by the fact
that he recently received from Weston
five two horse loads of churn legs and
floats and more is yet to come. Mr..
Holmes is well known to the musical
world as teacher of vocal music, but
he has only three schools this winter, be-
ing obliged to give bis time to his bust
ess.
The town of Grafton is out of debt or
will be when the annual tax is collected.
The tax this year is forty cents on the
dollar of the grand list, and considera-
BILE has been expended on roads and
bridges, all of which are now in good con-
oition, and lower taxes are hoped for
hereafter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05
A HAPPY NEW YEAR,

EVERY one Indebted to me are informed that
their BILLS are now ready. and they will confer
a great favor by PAYING the same Immediately.
l-3 GEO. o. GUILD.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD.

COUPON No. % of the First Montgage Bonds or
the VERMONT V ALLEY RAILROAD due April
ts1l will be paid and after January L, 1872 at
the office Of the Treasurer Bellows Falls, Vermont.
less Y 5. Tax. For the space of twenty days from
said January /, 1872 the same coupon will be paid
at the Continental National Bank in the city of New
York. By order of Trustees.
J. II. " ILLIAMS, Treasurer.
Bellows Fails. VT, Dec. % ISL. 522
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05
AT CAMBRIDGEPoRT

the ladies, with small assistance from
subscription, have placed a new bell
weighing over 1000 pounds upon their
Church. The bell was cast at Cincin-
natl, and has long been needed, and a
good work has been done in painting and
refnishing their Church. Cambridge
port is lively little business village,
made so by several live men, among
whom are Messrs. Wellington q Son,
Butterfeld & Smith, Glynn &Sons, Cush-
ing, Damon, &c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

Efforts are being made to start a
new newspaper at Barton.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05
DIANOS AND ORGANS.

l invite any one that is in want of good PIANO
AORTE to give me call, as am sure that can do
better by them than any travelling agent Also the
celebrated Mason Hamlin 0R6A Ms for sale
By S, f. BAIRD
Bellows Falls, VT. 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05
Saxtons River Valley.
THE IMPROVEMENTS DURING 1871.

A correspondent notes the improve
ments along Saxtons River Valley during
the past year, and after wishing us a
"happy new year." which we assure him
is fully reciprocated, he commences by
briefly noting the Improvements at this
place which are the largest and on the
most extended scale, and in which the
whole town cannot but rejoice to see the
increase Of wealth and business. which
by and by will so much tighten the bur-
den of taxation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05
sAxToNs RIVER VILLAGE.

In Saxton River village improvement
has been constant and steady during the
past season. The town has enlarged the
grounds of the cemetery and the citizens
of that place, with the aid of the ladies'
festival last winter have raised over 500,
which has been expended improving the
grounds, laying out walks, resetting and
refnishing the old stone, placing foun-
tain in the centre, and enclosing the
whole with new fence. Much credit is
due for this improvement. now only
marred by the dilapidated appearance of
the old seminary building which stands
in front.
By way of private enterprise, Messrs.
Farnsworth & Co., have painted their
mill and out-buildings making them quite
new. DR.. Pettengill has remodeled his
house, locating his Office on the lower
floor, and adding paint to the outside.
Sidney Perry and John Ramsey who own
prominent dwellings have also newly
dressed their places with paint. j. A.
Farnsworth who recently purchased the
old place formerly owned by E. S. Sabin
Jr. has moved the buildings and fitted it
for tenement apartments and on the
old site has erected a fine brick build
ing with two good stores on the first
floor, and office and tenement rooms
on the second, adding much to the beau
ty of that part of the village. G. w.
Fairbrother has built large and fine
barn, and L. d. Rice has erected pref
ty cottage house on Fairbrother street.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05
SEWING.

SEWING done to order by MRS NJ D. L. JOHN
son. who having learned The tailors' trade feels
qualified to execute all orders with neatness and
dispatch. Ss- Inquire at first door on North end
of HARRIS BLOCK, Bellows Falls $50
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-05

II you viii but use the Champion Spring Bed.
Notrouble with dreams that you most dread
For your bed will be easy and your burdenl be light
And when you awake you ii always feel bright.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1872-12-12

PiltgWs themselves samt,imns have
curious history fsse story oi the two
piflups Al Florence Il oll bul not worn
oat IA artist at Rune saw oQca, play.
Ing IN the street near bis window, child
Of exquisite bcaHty, with golden hair and
ehcrub face Struck with The loycliucss
of the boy, be painted a picture 81 him
and hang e uP 10 the studio IN the sad
dcs, hours that sweet eentle face looked
down upon him like an angel OF light.
It's presence hled the soul with gladncss
aud longings for heaven. which ils purity
,ymbolyed, II ever I 6nd. said be.
perfect contrast 10 this beauteuus face.
viii paint that also, and hang il up on
the opposite wall, and the one | viii cali
heaven and the other he'll Years passed
At length, 10 another part ofltaly, IN
prison he visited, looking in through the
grated door of cell, he saw the most
hideous object that ever met his sight "a
fierce, haRgard ticud, aud cheeks deeply
marked with the lines Of lust aud crime.
The artist remembered thepromi.c he had
made himself aud Immediately painted
picture Of this lothsome euprit tjdlaug
over against tho portrait Of the lovely boy.
The contrast was perfect, the two poles
of the moral universe were before him.
Then the mystery o. the human soul gain
ed another illustration. He had two pic.
tures, but they were likcnosscs OF one
aud tile same person. To hia great sur
prise, on inquiriug into the history Of this
horrid wretch, he learned that he was no
other than the sweet child with the gold
en- ringlets whom lac once knew SO well
aud saw so oflon playing in the streets Of
Rome