Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-11-07
Bellows FaIls.

"A nehNy wagon, uIhWu Dy tnree trlgnt-
oncd horses, went up Westminster street last
Thursday noon at a frightful pace. That
street is usually crowded with teams, and was
in this instance, so the runaway team got no
farther than in front Of NJ NJ. Whitneys gro
Gerry store, where it collided with a two-horse
team, demoralzing both wagons and piling
all FIVE horses in heap but strange to say
none of them were seriously injured, though
things looked lively for a minute or two.
The passage of Capt. Paul Boyton over
the falls here was watched by at least two
thousand people. 1t was successfully accom-
plished in spite of the many grave doubts ex-
pressed regarding the feat. In the evening
he was serenaded by the band, and 500 peo-
pie gathered to congratulate him, and wish
him success in the future.
Policeman Dan Higgins was the victim
Of the "bo-hoys" one night recently to an ex-
tent that was laughable, at least. He got
asleep in the Office of Towns hotel while on
duty and number of them (mostly boys
along in gears got just outside the door of
the hotel and set up an unearthly yell Of
murder" "help," etc. Dan hmbered up
his cork leg in hurry, but the noise had
suddenly ceased and not a soul was to be
seen. His expression of countenance was a
study for n painter for the next few moments.
and had it not been for the large number of
burdock burrs that appeared at the breakfast
table next morning, but few would have
known the parties at the bottom of it.
The pay roll of the Fall Mountain Paper
Co. here numbered 407 employees last month.
The new Universalist society gave a
pleasant supper and social dance in Union
hall Tuesday evening of this week, resulting
in a success financially and socially.
A. II, Fisher had one knee badly sprain-
ed in a railroad accident at Albany, N. Y,
last week. He had been to Middletown, N. Y.
for the purpose Of purchasing blue tagging
stone for the floors of the new pulp mill, and
when entering the yard at Albany the train
was switched in on to turn table, into which
the engine plunged turning completely over
and one car top of it, Mr.. Fisher was in one
of the rear cars and was thrown violently
down between the seats with one foot caught
in the arm Of the seat. He is quite lame, but
so as to be around and oversee his work. No
lasting result is anticipated, but it is rumored
that the road intend asking him for damages
caused by his efforts to get on to the floor
when there was not room enough between
the seats. Fisher being expanded to his usu-
al size something had TO come
During the past week Messrs. Locke,
Goodnow Minis our enterprsing butchers,
have placed a small steam boiler and engine
in the basement of their market in Barry's
block on Westminster street, for the purpose
Of heating, trying out lard and running their
sausage grinder and grindstones. 1t is
very neat and economical arrangement all
around, and reflects credit upon their enter
prise. Although comparatively a new firm
they have large trade and furnish good
quality of meat to their customers.
An administrators sale of personal prop
erty at public auction was held in the north
store of Union block three or four DAYS last
week, selling off the stock of goods in the
jewellers store of the late Loauder Amadon.
The administrator of the estate is Jas. II.
Williams, and the auctioneer Fran els Phelps
of Grafton. A large amount of the stock was
disposed of, but much yet remains to be sold,
and the auction was on Saturday night ad-
journed until next week Tuesday, when it
will be resumed at the same place. The two
sons of Mr. Amadon, Fred and Henry will
probably continue the business permanently
at the old stand
The Fall Mountain Paper Co. last week
began the erection of "shoot" at the north
end of Green street. where it intersects with
Rockingham street, for the purpose of rails
ing the large quantity of logs now lying in
the river above the dam. This is to be effect
ed by building long slide for the logs from
the river up over the Rutland railroad, and
over Rockingham street, when by means of
powerful steam engine the logs are to be
drawn from the river and landed in the vacant
space between the two streets, from which
point they will be drawn to their mills by
teams. There are about two million feet of
spruce logs which are to be made into pulp
and paper. The original intention was to
draw the logs from the river by horses, but
it is claimed that this method will be the
VS.. muscle
-Messrs. Moore & Arms contemplate the
building of new brick paper mill in addition
to the one they now have, during the coming
winter and spring. The new building is to
be placed upon the old foundation built many
years ago and intended for a large cotton or
WOODEN factory, but the company who started
it failing, no building was placed upon it, and
the foundation has for years been falling into
decay, We are glad to know it is now about
to be utilized.
The annual ball of 'the paper makers"
occurs in Union hall Friday evening, Nov. II.
james Parton will open the lecture course
of the season Nov. Goth with his lecture,
The kings of business"
The Bellows Falls Musical Union are to
give "Pinafore' at Putney next week Wednes-
day evening, with the same talent that was
employed here two weeks ago. excepting that |
the Admiral's part is to be taken by L. A.
SilSby, who is also engaged to render it with |
the local organization at Brattleboro, which |
is now being organized.
1t is estimated that over two feet of |
snow fell during the day Monday, but some
of it melting, just about 10 inches were left |
on level and it is good sleighing. Their |
mometer went down to 80 below zero |
Wednesday morning.
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