Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-24

Judge Bowell is to preside
Our long period Of dry weather terminal.
ed last Saturday, and We are nov having dog.
day weather OF the genuine stamp with fro.
queut showers and warm nights
C +. Thompson a Co.. speak to the
point on the coffee question in their adver
tisement which appears elsewhere, and are
prepared to back up their statements
Dyer W. Perry, an employc Of J Estey
a Co., II about removing to K4eue. n. H..
where he will go into the manufacture Of an
article OF his own invention which promises
to have q wide sale
Moves II White got bad cash in the
fore head on Tuesday from al AK with which
be was striking above his head while at work
on W. f. Richardson new barn. bat has
now 30 far recovered a. to ba a, work again
John Mcguire. who oficiated at the Cath.
Ole picnic as chairman Of the prize commit
tee and took part IN the sledge throwing and
other games has since been seized with hem
orrhage and now lies in dangerous condi
ton.
The selectmeu have at length yielded to
the demand for Il new cross street from West
ern Avenue to Elliot street bridge aud last
Saturday they laid 1t ont IN accordance with
the recent petitions, making it continuous
with Cedar street
The seuIl-auuual encamument Of the Yer
mont Department Of the Grand Army will be
held at 81. JohnsUury Sept Oh and 7,h. dur
ing the militia eucAmpmeut. and it is expect
ed that Post Suigwick will bee well rcpr,. cuted
az the same
The Bra;.leboro base ball nine went to
Putney on Tuesday for a little friendly prac-
tice with the club Of that place, and report
the mselyes as having been handsomely treat
cd. The game resulted H. to in favor Of
the visiting club
Several persons and families formerly res
i'd Mt IN Bfattle boro and vicinity are now liv-
ing III Rochester, MINI the scene OF the ter
rible cyclone elsewhere described Tidings
from these people will be Rn1iously Awaittd
by their friends aud acquaintance here
Surveyor Stockwell has jasl completed a
concrete walk the whole length OF Brg-
street, and is now laying one on the East side
OF Oak street, from High to Grove One on
the east side Of Walnut street, from Main
street to the Catholic church, is to follow
Mr. Crowel Is one Of the most success
full Of American publishers His periodical
The Household has occupied a field d fIereut
from any other publication aud has proved
most valuable family educator in thousands Of
families all over the land. and now he geuer.
ously uses his fortune with genuine public
spirit and true liberality .-Bel0,r, Fall
Iimes
When an effort was being made to free
the HnsdAle toll bridge the opponents Of the
scheme brought on q witness to swear in a big
story about snakes Now, when al effort l.
being made to develop the water power Of the
river, the same snake story is written and
published IN last Sunday Springfield Repub-
llcan. IL Is d strange way some folks have o.
encouraging local enterprises
The band will be unable to give their
usual outdoor concert next week, as their
time Is occupied with practice and drilling in
preparation for the annual militia muster
but grand concert u proposed for Sept 3rd.
when the band will be aided by the additional
players who have been engaged to accompany
them to St Johnsbury Particulars and pro.
gramme will be given next week
Gentlemen who have subscribed money
toward the fund in aid Of the First Regiment
band are requested to send their checks for
the amounts due to Geo. H. ClApp, treasurer.
Citizens who have not subscribed, or who
have not been asked TO do so. are asked TO
remember that the invitation TO encourage
the band and help the organization on to a
sound financial basis Is general, and to hand
their contributions to the treasurer without
further notice.
The attention of the authorities is called
to the fact that very dangerous spot in the
highway exists at a point on the Marlboro
south road between John Harriss and Ros-
well Goodenough's where the road runs for
some three or four rods close to the edge of a
sharp and steep bank, at the foot of which is
the bed of the brook, filed with rocks and
stones. There is no guard or protection what
ever, and very slight cause might produce
serious accident.
he NJ n
CURED on Tuesday, was not unexpected, she
having suffered for year or more from a
complication of diseases which baffied the
skill of physicians She was a woman of
lovely character, and the afflicted family and
relatives will receive the sympathy Of the en-
tire community in which she was well known
end highly respected. In the Unitarian church
and society OF which she was an active and
devoted member her loss will be felt with es-
pecial keenness. The funeral occurs this af
ternOon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. A. E. Dwinnel who died on Tues
day, was the last surviving daughter in a
large family of boys and girls, nearly all of
whom have held prominent connection with
the affairs of this community. She had her
self seen Brattlsboro grow to its present size
and local Importance from small beginnings.
She was a most earnest aud devoted member
of the Congregational church, and the worthy
consort of her late husband Dea A. L.
Dwinnel who, for so many years was not
only active in the affairs of that church, but
in the general business interests of the town.
AT the formal meeting of the Centre
Congregational church, held on Friday even
ing of last week. b. A. Clark, A. D. Putnam
and II. L. Bond were chosen a committee to
unite with the committee on the part of the
society in calling a council to act upon Rev.
Mr.. Martins resignation, and the resolutions
of the society endorsing Mr. Martin and com
mending him to his new charge were con-
Cured in. Pastors and delegates from the
churches in Westminster and Westminster
West, West Bratteboro, Putney and Jamaica
have been invited to join in the council which
will be held on Sept G.
The Catholic picnic at the Bsrnardston
grove last Saturday was a success in all re.
spects, though a shower somewhat interfered
with the games. The attendance was about
500 some 800 people going from this place.
There was dancing, with music by the band
orchestra and a good time generally. The
contest of skill was, of course, prominent
feature, and the committee awarded the fol-
lowing prizes One mile race-H BrOcking-
ton LIST, j. Meehan of Northampton "a Half
mile Tace-H. BrookingtOn LIST, d. Caveuagh,
ID Tug of wRr-Home team. Sledge throw
ing-James O'Brien of Hnsdale LIST, James
Meehan "a. Sack race-Wm. Harris lst, j.
Calvin "a. Married mems raee-John Kane
lst, Thomas Guise "a Peggiug out-James
ONeil LIST. Slow race. Mcclure lst j.
Calvin 2d. Jig daneing-John Mcclure LIST,
J. Aeehan I'd. Best lady dancer, Mrs. Hayes
Box Of honey offered for handsomest woman,
won by Miss Mary GuehRn. Running high
jump. Halsey, Northampton, lst, ]. o'Brien