The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1873-05-29

NNtli Ahifs
Saturday was the warmcst day of the
season, mercury Sso
Prospects for "huitml season" are
favorable.
The answer to the question asked in
the JOURNAL three weeks ago is; God
never secs his equal.
--Wm Knapp, a longtime resident of
this place, died of lung fcyer, May 18th.
Deceased was inferred by the Order Of
Rechabiles.
Snow all gone. 4 few weeks since
people thought we should all be carried
away by fearful food. From excess
sive joy we repeat: we're safe. Thank
God!
Bags Of suckers are now being
brought from the Wallen pond, Those
who went last week had "lectlc' too
much go rod" along, consequently
while in predcament they were COM
PEELED to cry for succor! Such is piscator-
ial life You know.
--Atmosphencally speaking we feel
much better; financially speaking every
thing pertaining thereto is quiet, and a
little below par.
The Wilmington stage now comes all
the way through on wheels, last week
being the first time since last November.
The singing class at the city, under
the supervision of c. c, Easton, Esq, is a
success.
A base ball club is being organized,
under the appellation Of "The Norcn
Stars"
Persons from the city are making app
plication to Alonzo Fox, Esq, our popu-
lar landlord, for rooms during the Sum
mer. lie usually has good number OF
city guests, as do also, one or two fami.
lies.
Readers of the JOURNAL, who have
not yet purchased Stencil Plate, read
the advertisement in another column de.
scribing these useful articles, and take
advantage from the inducements there
offered, and send for one. You will get
the worth of your money sure.
Decoration Day will, probably be
observed here as arrangements are ii
progress.
Since we wrote of the school in the
Hollow, intelligence has been received
from Miss Musscy, Of Rutland, that, ow,
ing to the sickness of relatives, she has
declined coming here to teach this Sum
mcr. Mrs. Albert Fisk nee Gore, of Ben
nington viii teach instead.
The selling Of intoxicating liquor
has been prohibited in The Hollow, ant
there are about three "wry retail DEALER
faces, " in that immediate section.
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Carpenter, VIII,
recently moved from New Preston, Conn
with the intention of residing in Benuing
tom during the summer, have purchased
homestead aud farm in Stamford, Vt
aud have moved thilhcr. Mr. and Mrs. &
have many friends and relatives in tbi
town.
Spring suits and suitors now agilat
the female mind, While the males az
agitaied by the prevalence Of "Spnnl
fever" which prcyails.to an alarming OK
tent in this vicinity, though none Of it
victims are considered dangerous. "Pco
pie will talk you know
"A week ago it was announced by tn
proper authority" that there would be
, donation for the benefit of onn WHO /
, actually deserving il, at the residence O
one Of our influential citizens. The an
uouncemcnt was made several days be
forehaud. At length the evening arriy
ed. 4 good number Of Gods peopl
were present An members Of the churc
moved zealously IN the matter, whic
- was right. But some Of the world
people" were on the alert for evil, an
q spead an invitation clandestiucly, tina
after the donation they would have
dance in the next house, about 70
away, aud they had their Aidler eugag
ed They did it 10 impose npou tn
u c.igi8ug denomination. when their ol
jeat was Is charitable one. II was mean
ness. Il 80 happened That the perso
- who wa. to be the greatest donor on N
" occasion got wind Of what wa. going q
aud adjourned the donation sine die.-
. The devil conqured that time, bnt "
trust be- will not again right away. "su
fleient for the day i the evil thereof"
ID -Bnnum'. Great Worlds Fair, Hi
4 podrome performance, menageie, aut
p. nations, aud "a yast collection Of woi
4 ders Of the world, viii exhibit a. RutlaE
Il Saturday. lpue lith. lnasmuch a. tb,
IL viii stop a only three places IL Vernon
8 ylz.i Rutland, Darlington, and s.. A
bzus. &c beboogcs 81 persons to "iamp
d. tbe chance d seeing the shows 90 lb'
=. gish toj when they are nearest thef
p. There now We await our ticket, 10
san"