Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-07-11

- Quite cool this week.

-Oulte COOl lnlb week.
The rain of last Friday night and Saturday was
heartily welcomed by the farmers.
Most Of our farmers have commenced haylng, but
owing to the cloudy weather Of this week have done
but little.
A Blaine aud Logan club will be organized at the
town hall Saturday evening"
The exercises Of Independence day passed of
very pleasantly. Throughout the night before, at in
teyls might be heard the sweet and musical notes Of
tin horns, on the morning Of the Fourth the boys
commenced tho firing Of the cannon and anvils at
half past three o'clock and kept up continual rack
ct until after seven. At ten o'clock the members of
e several Sunday schools met at tho Congregational
church, aud headed by the Wilmington cornet band,
marched to Edward Bells grove, where a union bas-
kct picnic was held. The band furnished music
throughout the day aud evening. The fireworks were
witnessed by quite large number. Over 20 couples
Joined in the dance at the Vermont house in the even
ing
Wilmington people are dissatisfied with Brattle-
blros action In regard to the railroad aud It Ia very
probable that at the town meeting held here two
weeks ago vote to rescind the vote passed in aid of
the BrattlebOrO Bennington railroad would Ia We
been carried had it not been for the fact that It was
generally known by people here where the petition
to the seloctmcn to call said meeting first originated
wilmington people are very thankful to the editor of
the Windham County Reformer for his liberal support
Of their railroad. They would inform two three
Bratteboro gentlemen that they think they know
enough to their own business little while longer
and that when they want to rescind they can do so
without any Of their help in the way Of starting pc
tton to the sOlectmen, etc.
The ladies Of the Congregational society met
with Mrs. II. X. Titus Wednesday afternoon.
The ladies of the NJ. f. church mot with Mrs. Dix
on Wednesday afternoon.
Hon. o. L. Butterneld and wife and baby Maude
have gone to Boston this week where they will con-
suit an oc,ulist regarding the baby's eyes.
Miss Carrie winsow has finished working for
Miss L. A. White, and returned to her home in Brat
tcboro.
william and Luther Barber have gone to work in
Estey's shops.
A temperance meeting under the auspices of tho
W. O. T. u. will be held in the Unversast church ON
Sunday evening" 18TH with speeches. Rotations and
music. Everybody is cordially invited. Immediately
after the meeting reorganization Of the W. G. T. u
will be effected.
Two persons united with the Baptist church last
Sunday Ivy baptism and two by letter.
Mrs. Jane Bowkor and Samuel Pike are on the
sick list.
Harry Adams is at home for few weeks visit.
John Patch and wife Of New York are in town
Oscar Lawton has made short visit to town this
week.
Miss Sarah Morgan is stopping with her sister,
Mrs. Butterfeld.
Mrs. Charles Davidson of New York, a daughter
OF s. b. Barnard, is visiting at her fathers.
The remains of Horace Fox OF Brattleboro were
brought here for interment on Thursday and funeral
services held at the house of his soninlaw, Dea
s. Il. Blrnard Rev. j. Clifford officiating. Mr.. Fox
was for many years resident Of this town. but
moved to Bratteboro about ten years ago. He was
upright and honorable man, and respected by all who
knew him.
Hon. Chls. Dewey made his annual examination
of our local savings bank Thursday, and reported
erything in good condition. He accompanied by
Mrs Dewey and Mrs. ]. L. Martin of Brattlcboro.
in item concerning the G. A. n. festival last
week we should have mentioned the fine music
dcred By the cornet band.
-Wilmingtons delegates to the county convention
last week were: VI. A. Goodnow, L. Titus, T. c. Sar-
CONT, @. NJ. Russell, o. o. Ware.
CARD.-we desire to express our sincere and
heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy
ceiyed from ncighbors and friends in the death Of
beloved wife and mother also to those who so kindly
contributed flowers for the beautiful floral Offering
When like Affections fall on them may they be blessed
with the same loving friends.
s. d. BARNARD.
HELEN S. BARNARD.
Mr.. & Mrs. L. II. DAVENPORT.