Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-06-30
WEST FAIRLEE.

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nothing seems to have been done
to further the project as yet, Their,
is considerable interest manifested
not only by our tOwsmeh, but also
by friends from neighboring towns
to know what Is going to be done
"rO he, or not to be I that Is the
question: We understand thai
there was a meeting Of some of the
opposing element, who formed them
selves into u committee, for the pur
pose of making IN examination OF
aud estimating the cost OF repair
ing the old shell, formerly used IN
this town for town meeting. This
meeting was of course, an Informal
proceeding, Ms no regular meeting
has been called since the one held
in March, and agreeable to the vote
carried ut that meeting that: "rhe
tOwn.hOuse be located and built in
the village Of West Farlee' the
next meeting must be held in the
village. There are many, who are
snXiously waiting To hear IN regard
to this subject, and who hope that
the project will be- pushcd forward
before it is too late in the season.
We understand that there was II
picnic from this village to Fairlee
Lake, last Saturday afternoon the
weather was fine, but owing to some
unforeseen cause, the attendance
was small.
j. y. Smith has been in Boston
for the past week buying goods.
Judge Bean is having another
new building erected on the Mine
road, he is intending to have his
buildings in this locality all newly
painted this season.
ELY. Great preparations are be,
Ing made for the grand celebration,
to be held at this place and at W.
Fairlee, on the 4th of July. Every.
body is talking about it, and our
friend Goddard is on the QniriUe,
doing all in his power, to make it
a success. Large posters have been
issued, which give full description,
of the large number Of games, ath
letic sports, teats of strength, &C.,
&c, which are to make up the pro
gramme of the days sports. Over
one hundred dollars, have been laid
out in prizes, which are to be pre-
scented to tile successful contestants.
The days entertainment will close
with ball at Ely Hall, where priz.
es will be given to the best jig and
clog dancer. A grand time is ex.
pected and it will we'll repay all to
come and make one in the general
good time.
Work is progressing rapidly on
Il. p. Johnson's house it is about
ready for plastering, and when fin.
ishcd will be a great ornament to
the place.
Chas. e. Peters is having a new
house built; the frame is already up,
boarded and the roof shinsled.
William James has gone into the
fruit and vegetable business and is
having Il new shop built for that
purpose.
Geo. w. Haven has moved his
business to the Mines and is pre-
pared to do all kinds Of tailor ing,
at fair prices; is located at Bliss
" Whltney's shop.
The new hume for carrying OFT
he gases and smoke of the kilns
md furnaces, is growing rapidly
md when completed, will prove
great blessing to the whole commu-
nifty.
The machinery for the new saw
mill has arrived, and the work on
The new shops is being pushed for
ward with dispatch. The new hous.
IS at the upper end of the village
nave been greatly improved by be
ng newly painted.
Improvements and additions are
being made in every d.
ection, and the Ely Copper Mines
IAN justly claim that they have one
If the best layed out, prettiest,
md well regulated mine villages
here is in the country.
SYPHAX.
BLOOD BROOK L. I. Spaulding
las commenced digging IL cellar
to building new