Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-02-28

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BELLOWS FALLs.-Our villagespeople
were very pleasantly surprised last Sunday
morning by the announcement that Bro.
Frost, the temperance evangelist, was in
town and would speak in the evening. A
crowded house greeted his coming, as
usual; thus showing their appreciation of
his labors in the past. His method of
working is unlike most temperance work
ers. He carries the gospel into every part
the work,n only instilling temperance
principles in the heart but uniting temper.
ance and faith in God, and showing the
necessity of both going together. Truly
his labors have not been in vain in this
place, and while he works on this line
success will follow him. We bid him God
speed. A collection of about $l2 was
given him.
The young people of the M. f. church
have reorganized their society and already
commenced a course of entertainments.
The first was lecture, given last Wednes-
day evening, by Rev. Mr.. Dascomb
subject, A Chapter of History. 1t was
both instructive and interesting. Six
entertainments comprise the course
the next will be literary and tableax.
A good number of course tickets have
been sold.
The Congregational church in this place
is soon to be rebuilt, and the seating
capacity enlarged. Some $4,000 has been
already pledged, to which they expect to
add $4,000 more, and that the repairs and
alterations and new organ will be the
result.
On Friday, the 9th inst, Mr.. P. H. Farr
jfell through coal scuttle,o on his premises,
to the cellar and injured one knee so
severely that he has been confined to his
room ever since.
Some six or seven persons were bar-
tiled at the Baptist church, last Sunday
evening. May they be true to the solemn
obligations. AS many, or more, will
present themselves for baptism the next
quarterly meeting ut the NJ. T. church
The good work began the week of prayer
in our union meetings. may it continue
through all the year, is our PRAYER The
Sunday school is increasing in numbers
and interest, and a goodly number of the
| ohi11ran orc uaaG inn tho ord
Amid the severe winter drouth in most
of this state Bellows Falls up to this
date had an abundant supply of water for
domestic use, a favor for which we may
we'll feel much appreciation. Few country
villages are so we'll provided for in this
respect. The dam built by the village
some years ago, has probably contributed
more than any one thing to the present
supply of water.
On Tuesday afternoon as Mr.. Henry
was crossing the str Get by Geo. Woods
and not hearing an approaching team
was knocked down and run over. Some
bruises, but no serious injuries received.
SwANToN. Boutwell, went to High
gate Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to
assist Mr.. Trevillian in revival work.
Butter market Tuesday was little
better in price than last week, but not so
much butter in. % and % cents for winter
make. Eggs 20 cents.
Quite quantity of goods belonging to
the estate Of the late George S. Kdder,
was sold at auction on the park Tuesday.
How soon the accumulations of mans
lifetime are cleaned out and scattered
when once death has put an end to his
getting. with all thy getting get wis.
dom," that can't be sold at auction
Rev. J. II. Babbitt has returned from
Andover, Mass, where he has been to see
Mrs. b. who is there sick. but slowly
improving. He occupied his pulpit last
Sabbath.
Mr.. Orrin Dorman and wife,, returned
home last week, from visit to the west.
Mr.. Dorman came home improved in
health, but be took severe cold on his
arrival here, and has been quite sick
since. He is now some better.
S. r. Willard, who has been to Iowa
on business for the Eclipse Suspender Co.,
returned home last Saturday. He reports
good success.
A. Lopell took possession Of his old mill
on Monday. He seems as genial as ever,
and pleased to be home again.
G. H. Martin is finishing the school in
his district as the first teacher, a lady,
only staid half the term. Russell Jeffords
is also closing out the term in district No.
IL. Both former teachers were obliged to
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