Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

burg, Mass. Both the dropping Of the wallet
and the picking of it up happened to DO wit
messed by a couple Of ladies on the opp osito
side Of the street, who Immediately notified
Mrs. Ferriter Of her loss. The old man was
soon found in Saisbury's saloon. When ques-
toned ho denied all knowledge Of the affair,
but on being searched the missing purse and
its contents wero brought to light aud restor.
ed to the owner without legal Interference.
Tho present scanty supply Of street lamps
in many parts Of the village is at times
source of much annoyance and even Of dan
ger. One evening last week lady residing
on Western avenue, returning homo rather
late in the evening, was pursued by an un-
known scoundrel who attempted 10 overtake
her near the ledge of rocks east Of A. E. Doc
Titles. She succeeded however, in reaching
Doolitlle's house, where her screams brought
assistance and the fellow was frightened
away, though he eluded capture. On dark
night tho place indicated, east of Mr.. Doc
liCtle's, is a bad one for foot passengers, par
tcuarly on the side Of the street next the
ledge. street lamp at this point would
make it much safer, though the sidewalk is
by no means what it ought to be.
Mr. Geo. +. Crowell, since his recent
purchase Of land belonging to the estate Of
the late Isaac Hines, on what is commonly
called Illness hill-for which the very ap.
proprate name Of Chestnut bill is now sug-
gcsted-has caused a survey to be made Of
the entire hill, with the view Of opening it
up for building lots, with suitable avenues
and cross streets The locality is pleasant
one and will furnish many very desirable
sites for dwelling houses. Mr.. Crowell also
has strong force of men completing the
aqucduct which Mr. Hines began. A reser-
voir OF some 1000 600 gallons capacity is to
h.s tod Oh.
bringing water is now in progress. Some
5000 feet Of iron pipe has already been used in
collecting the water from various springs in
tie vicinity of Centrevile. and about 500
feet moro remain to be laid. The water thus
collected, added to the present supply, and
also that afforded by the Pratt hill reservoir,
will no doubt be sufficient for all reeded pur-
poses. Next spring a main will be brought
down Green street land perhaps another
down High to Elliot street. for supplying
Crowelrs building and such Of the residents
along the line as may desire.
In the death Of Mrs. Emily r. Warren.
which took place early last Sunday morning,
our community loses a lady of great moral
worth. Her youth was spent in Pomfret, VI,
where she was born sixty nine years ago.
Shortly after her marriage she removed TO
Newfane, where her husband, Rev. Otis War
rem, preached the Universalsi faith for thir-
ty years, besides representing Newfau3 sew
cral times IN til. legislature, and holding the
office of town clerk till the time Of bis d ath.
In the difficult and responsible position of a
ministers wife Mrs. Warren had the esteem
Of the entire community. Rarely thoughtful
and gentle in spirit she strove to do Justly,
love mercy, AMI walk humbly before God
Besides caring we'll for her family, she often
visited the sick and needy, aud was real
comforter in the hour of sorrow. For the
past fifteen years she has resided in Bratte-
boro where she won the love OF many friends
The funeral SERVES, conducted by Rev E w.
Whitney were held at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Harris, on Tuesday at
II A. M. The remains were inferred in the
family lot at Fayetteville. CoM.
The following is the list Of letters remain
ing in the Brattleboro post office, Nov "a
LaiiesMrs. A. / Banks, Lizzie Cornell, Mrs. ~
+. Duuklee, Mrs. Hattie Eaton, Jennie Eddy, g. J.
Flint, Mrs Auuzo Fuller, Ella L. Green, Hattie Good
now, Mr.. DIT. Grant, Mrs. Florence Herman, Mrs.
c. A. King. Mrs. r. NJ Stone, Nettie G. Stearns Mrs
}. H. slAudingi Mrs.. Ida Simpson, Mrs. Ella A. Whit
uey.
Gcuts-John Burnham, Henry Il. Brown o. G.
Combs, Frank u. Hail, T. Albert Martin, Edward Mar
shall 3. simkowIts, 4. q. Strong, H. NJ. Thurber.
Mscellauc0us-Sclrutihc washer Co., Richmond 4
Thompson, Aus1u wilder, or relatives.
Held forIustaEc-Mrs. Richmond Wall, Providence,
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