Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-04

COMPLIMENTARY VISIT TO Mr.. AND MRS. HAN
NUM-


| COMPLIMENTARY VISIT TO Mr. AND MRS. HAN
NUN.
Tho citizens of Putuey being DESTROYS
of expressing to Mr.. P. S. Hannum their
sentiments in regard to the case lately tried
az our county court, in which he was the de-
PENDANT, and which resulted in such a decid.
ed victory for him, met at his house Tuesday
evening, April LIST, to congratulate him upon
the result of the trial and to express
their sympathy and interest for him and also
their entire confidence in his integrity of
! purpose. MIR. and Mrs. Hannum had been
invited 70 spend tho evening at the house of
aneighoor At proper time they were no.
tined that they were wanted at home, but re-
membering the date hesitated at first to obey
the summons. They were indeed surprised
win the reception that met them at their
own door. Foil possession had been taken
OF the house and they were Obliged to sur.
render After music under the direction of
u A. Tent the large company was called to
order by Mr.. Walter Crawford, and Rev. N.
u; PARSONS In an appropriate speech present.
60 MT hannum handsome sum of money
10 AID him IN the payment of the necessarily
heavy expenses of his defence. Mr.. Han.
mum was much affected at such manifest evil
uehee OF esteem and sympathy by his towns.
people and was unable to more than exDress
his heartfelt thanks, but all knew their sym-
pathy was fully appreciated. The remain.
der OF the evening was spent in music. CON
Versatlon, games, etc. The party broke up
at late hour, all having had a most pleasant
evening.
On Ihursday evening of last week the
merry Cleaners presented Mrs Smiley a nice
chair, willow work basket and gold thimble
and on Sunday evening she received a hand.
somely bound volume of poems from the Uni.
versalist Sunday school.
Charles Stowell, who a few months since
had two fingers cut of while at work in the
10Y shop, had the misfortune last Saturday 10
lose Two fingers from the other hand in the
same shop.
Mrs Wards estate in the village has been
sold to Patrick Mooney for $lIOO.
r M. Lewis recently lost valuable Jer-
sey COW and dog. Their symptoms were
those of poisoning. W
ON Thursday evening of last week Rev.
Il. Smiley and wife held very pleasant re-
oepuon at the town ball attended, despite the
almost lmpassRble roads, by about 100 per-
sons. Entertainments were served and, but
Tor the tinge of sadness occasioned by the
thought of the near departure of their friend
ana pastor, the evening was full of enioy-
ment to all present, Mr.. Smiley, in a short
speech, expressed the regrets of himself and
VIE at leaving, and the hope that the society
would continue to prosper in the future as in
the past Mr.. Smiley came here to labor for
the UnlVersalist cause about three years ago,
and both he and his estimable wife have done
a noble work here. Mrs. Smiley took an &C.
tive interest in Sunday school work, and as a
result Putney has one of the best Sunday
schools IN the state. They left for their new
neid OF labor In Richmond on Monday, and
""HJ SOOu "lshes 60 with them r.
The item Dublahad tuo ,,a.6, go .4o4
ing that Rev. L. Harlow had withdrawn his
resignation, was premature He had the re-
quest OF the church and society that he should
DO so under consideration, but had not given
decisive answer. Mr.. Harlow has been in
Vlted to supply two churches in Beckett Mass,
and will probably accept
The temperance organization will hold a
gospel temperance meeting at the town hall
next Sunday evening, and it is hoped every
BODY wiz attend. A large choir will furnish
music, and there will be speaking by local
talent.