Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-10-11

Of the bridge, stopping SO suddenly that it
/ threw Mr. Adams against the end Of the
| bridge violently, breaking ono or two ribs
and rendering him sonsclcss, in which condi-
/ ton lac remained until Sunday morning when
/ his consciousness returned aud he now seems
! in fair way to fully recover. The horses
went on to the bridge aud 10y the first post
before the railing gave way. Tho railing
| giving way, one horse went On The side Of the
bridge and falling some distance was finally
stopped by strong grape vine, lying on his
| back with his head almost over the verge of
| PERCEPTIONS fall of s. feet upon the rocks
! below. As soon as help could get there he
was securely tied so that in his struggles he
would not go over and by the help Of ropes
he was raised, and rescued from his perilous
position This horse was no. badly injured,
and the one that remained on the bridge was
backed or without any injury at all. Mr..
| Adams was found within about eight feet Of
the rocks, and one needs only 10 see the place
TO appreciate how narrow was the chance for
both horses aud man.
king Solomon's Lodge, No. ~, F. & A.
NJ, worked the third degree at special
meeting held last Saturday evening 4 large
number Of visitors were present and refresh
ment5 were served in the hail. making il
very enjoyable and pleasant social occasion.
| This is one Of the oldest and most prosperous
Masonic Lodges IN the State. They have re-
Gently had framed and hung upon their walls
their original charter which is dated in 1917.
| During anti Masonic times this old relic had
| III 10, 1o.f o,1
found number of times. 1t is in good
state of preservation is written upon parch-
ment, aud being richly framed. it makes an
interesting and timely reminder Of We ancient
times OF Masonry.
We understand that two Germans Who
have been at work for j. X. Hooper in the
cigar business at South Charlestown have
rented the new building erected recently ON
the stairs leading TO School street, and will
soon begin the manufacture Of cigars there.
1t is a central point and they will no doubt
make a success Of the business, AS they are re-
ported TO be quiet and industrious fellows.
Prof Cunning began his series Of six
lectures upon Geology at Union hall on Mon
day evening of this week. He had before
| given two sample lectures and tickets enough
| AOA biN NoaAhe " MdAittht iAH huCCthS hhNt bSth
sold. Not a large audience were present, but
those that were there were well pleased.
Rev. f. A. Herring, who was settled over
the Baptist church here some over year ago,
has closed his labors here and the society is
again without pastor. A man by the name
of Mitchell read sermon last Sunday.
1t is rumored this week that Geo. Woods,
who has had charge for a number Of years of
his fathers drug store in this place, contem-
plates going into business for himself in the
new building which is being erected at the
foot of the stairs.
F. p. Hadley has for years been well and
favorably known here in the stove and tim
ware trade, and has always been a public
spirited, popular man. Last Monday was the
10th anniversary of his marriage, and during
his absence at Prof Cummings lecture the
business men Of the place, with ladies, took
possession Of his residence, sending word to
him that he had company" About - had
gathered there and very jolly evening was
passed. c. b. Eddy, in behalf Of those who
had assembled, presented Mr.. Hadley and
wife with a fine china tea set and number
Of other useful articles in token of their good
| will. We do not learn that the recipient re-
piled in any of the "choice language" some
times used although he did say to his wife
when they presented him with bandanna
handkerchief large enough for bed spread,
Wife, l do wish we had horse."
Fishermen catching large numbers of
bass from the rocks at the falls. Some very
fine specimens have been taken, the best yet
by Leandcr Amadon, our jeweller, who re-
Gently caught three which weighed " lbs.
The largest weighed 4 lbs and ounces Many
others have since tried to initiate him, but
have as yet failed to equal him.
Strange, or paradoxical, as it may seem
to some, Bellows Falls can boast a lawyer
with heart. We have one of the profession
who has notably warm one for little chill
dren, and however he may like to see older
people in trouble, he will always suspend his
| most important business to be Of service TO
the little ones. Recently lie found little
girl in the street mourning the loss of her pet
kitten, and although he is always driven with
| business TO the extent that he has to often let
| important cases 90 to other attorneys. here
was a case that called for his especial notice,
aud for a number of days he spent considera-
bic time looking and inquiring for the lost
pet in the stores and dwellings of the village,
but it could not be found. Days after the
kitten strayed into one Of our stores, and. asthe
lawyers description had been minute while
searching, it was at once recognized and tax
en- to the office Of the lawyer, who happened
to be busily engaged trying an Important case.
He looked up, and, seeing the returned wan
derer paid his whole attention to the kitten
instead of his case, and when reminded of it
by the court replied, why, your honor, this
is Mary LIS little kitten and she has been
hunting for it for some days. l must go and
carry it to her, and 60 he did despite the i'm
portant business before them all
The Chester dramatic club are intending
to play one of their dramas in Union Lall
some evening week after next