Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-07-13
Local intelligence.



our advertisements.
The new White Mountain express gives
Bratlleboro the New York papers three
hours earlier Than formerly.
II. p. Walker, the British consul at
Charleston, s. G., Is at Mrs. Kirklands with
his wife and two daughters.
More new suits, white waists, ties and
dress goods opened this week at N. I. Haw-
ley's new store in Brooks House block.
The entertainment on Tuesday eve
ming, by Harry Robinson's minstrels, drew
a fair house and gave general satisfaction.
The Universalist Sunday school will
picnic at Mt. Toby on Saturday of this
week. The sextette and quadrille bands
will furnish music.
New potatoes Of good size appeared in
tue market last week and the first corners
sold at $3.50 per bushel, but the price has
now declined to 70 cts.
The return game of base ball between
the Greenfield and Bratlleboro clubs is not
to come off until week after next. The
Greenfield boys will then appear in a new
uniform.
A party consisting Of II. c. Willard, b.
f. Bingham, b. N. Chamberin, VIM.
Leonard and L. f. Brooks, left for New
London Wednesday afternoon for few
days fishing.
1t has been merry lime for the chill
dren this week, with birthday party Civ
en- by Master Julius Harry Estey on Mon
day afternoon, and another by Master
Frank +. Clark on Tuesday afternoon.
TO the list of Windham County del
egations Of old soldiers, as given last week,
which will be ready for the Bennington
celebration, must be added one full COM
pany from Vernon which has been recruit
ed during the past few days.
The ladies' OF ST. Michael's Episcopal
parish, through an inadvertence last week,
neglected TO include in their card of thanks
the name Of Col. L. X. Fuller, who kindly
loaned them tents for their party, and TO
whom they feel much indebted.
The key-holes to the doors of the hook
and ladder and No. engine houses have
within a few nights been found stuffed
with paper or other material, indicating
more mischief by incendiaries. A sharp
watch ought to he kept for the rascals.
Our friends, the gypsies, assured us
before their departure that, owing to the
hearty manner in which they were receiv-
ed by an indulgent public, they should not
fail to present themselves again on the
coming and each successive Fourth OF Ju-
ly.
AS some misun outstanding has arisen
on the subject it is proper TO say that Tay-
Tor will make only one trip 10 Bennington
with his coach at the lime of the celebra-
ton. He will go over, probably, the Satur-
day before the celebration and return the
last o + the following week.
The Brattleboro members of the Wind
ham County old soldiers association have
been organized into two companies of 10
men each, with S. C. Burlngame and ]. c.
Howe as captains. Capt. Howe's company
meets TO complete its election Of officers on
Friday evening and Capt. Burlingame's on
Saturday evening.
An attempt was made, last Sunday
nj ght, to set fire 10 the old wooden factory
on Birge street now occupied by S. II. Ed
wards for the manufacture of children's
carria ages. Kerosene and shavings were
pla ced in n box by the side of the building
and igniled, but the fire was discovered be-
fore doing injury.
The property Of the Windham county
park association was sold by auction
Wed nesday afternoon in accordance with a
vote of the stockholders at a special meet
ing held on the 10Th inst, and was bid of
by Willard Frost for s2270-this sum being
the amount OF the mortgage and tax due
on the property to date.
The lawn party 10 be given by the la
dies OF the Baptist society on Capt. Estey's
beautiful and commodious grounds, next
Tuesday evening, promises 10 be an ex-
ceedingly enjoyable affair. The exhibit
ton of Uncle Toms Cabin will be a novel
feature, and numerous other amusements
will fill up pleasant aud social evening.
The family of Mr.. Edward Crosby
have again been sadly afflicted in the death,
by quick consumption, of Mr.. Crosby's
adopted son, Willie Harvey. The funeral
serv ices took place on Wednesday after
noon, the arrangements being in charge OF
the Estey Guard, of which the young man
was a member. The Guard did escort du-
ty on the occasion in full uniform.
While on the way to attend the cele-
bralion OF the centennial anniversary of
the town OF Antrim, n. H., two weeks ago,
a carriage containing Mr.. Clarence JENNIE,
his sister Eliza, and young brother, all
children of Major Il. r. JENNIE of this town,
was thrown down an embark ment with its
occupants, and Miss JENNIE sustained seri-
Gus injuries, from which she has not yet re-
covered. The young lady was brought
home last Friday.
Mr.. Root, of the State Centennial Com
mission, was in town Wednesday, endeav-
oring to wake Windham county up to the
necessity for more liberal contributions TO
the celebration funds. The President and
Cabinet and the governors of twelve States
have already accepted invitations 10 be
| present, and il begins TO be serious ques-
} lion where the money is coming from to
pay for their entertainment. We learn
that several OF the Bratlleboro contributors
| doubled their subscription at Mr.. Roots
| solicitation.
-Eighty-one Braltleboro people visited
| Chesterfield lake last Tuesday, mostly
from Western avenue and Forest square.
Light showers occurred about noon, but
the afternoon was very pleasant, and the
humorous attractions of the locality were
well enjoyed. Several Brattleboro families
are encamped upon the island or have ia
ken rooms at the Prospect House for the
week, and Farr Brothers boat house and
pavilion are well paironiZed. Among those
| spending the present week at the lake are
| Col and Mrs. l.. X. Fuller (who have a
tent upon the island) Mr.. and Mrs. L. II.
Van Doom, and Mr.. and Mrs. II. ii.
Thompson. The Marshall Perry party will
remain in camp another week.
The White Mountain fast train begun
its regular trips on Monday, as advertised,
and has thus far been well patronized and
made prompt time. On the first trip up
there were IS through passengers and up
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