Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21
NeWfane.

NOTES FROM Az OCCASIONAL commencement
Although buried in snow and its summer
beauties gone, yet this quiet little hamlet is al
present the centre of attraction for the whole
OF WindhRm county on account OF the session
Of the county court now being held here. the
business of which promises to be unusually
interesting and important for March term.
/ The case Of Harrison Aldrich Us Arthur Mer-
rlteld was the only one in which a verdict
was reached last week. The great case OF f.
l.. HoughtOn O.. Z. s. Hannum Of Putney is
at present occupying the attention OF the
court, and bids fair to take nearly or quite all
i of the present week. In this case the plain
tia claims several thousand dollars damages
OF defendant for injury done by the latter in
putting mercurial ointment on plaintiff s cat
tie for the purpose OF killing lice. The plain
tiff s evidence occupied all the last part OF
last week, and the defendants bids fair to
take the major part Of this A noticeable
feature of this session is the respect and con
fdence the present presiding Judge. Hon. J.
w. Rowel, Is winning not only from all mem
bers OF the court, but from the community
at large.
To one who like the writer, has returned
to this place after an absence of several wears
many changes are noticeable the chief being
the great Improvement in the inside OF the
courthouse itself, which has been renovated
painted, and tinted a subdued blush shade
very agreeable to the eye. New curtains nave
been hung, new mating put upon the floor,
new desks provided for the use of counsel and
stenographer, aud last but not least. the
many portraits of Windham countys famous
men of I'VE olden time" that hang upon its
walls have been busted and cleaned until their
faces seem to beam upon the audience below
with new expression Of happiness and con-
tent. Another change that strikes one is the
pleasant, homelike appearance of the old
County House or ''iRil tavern as il is famil
iarly called. Under MIR. S. w. Underwood,
the present lessee, who is ably assisted by Mr..
James NJ. Brown mime host Of so many
terms, years ago, the general manager, this
once famous hosiery seems to be regaining
Its former patronage; and certainly it is
treat TO sit down TO its neat, taEtefully arrang-
ed tables, and be waited upon by the laud-
lords pretty daughters, who at once impress
one with the belief that they are "mistresses
OF the situation" The fare is good, the
charges reasonable and TO any one wanting
home in this place through court no better
one is offered
The Jail at present has four inmates. one of
whom, David Leahy, has been here for over
three years on close Jail execution. Last
Sunday the Rev. Mr.. Lawrence, assisted by
Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson and few others came
to the jail and held religious service with
the inmates, and l understand that this com.
mendable practice is kept up from week TO
week.
Socially Fayetteville is like other small
towns in Nermont-the society is good but
not abundant Still, with an occasional party
or country dance, 1t Is far from being unin-
tsresting; and since the stranger is welcomed
TO all OF these festivities, he need not be lone
ly unless he chooses For Friday night of
tins week dance ID talked of at the town
hall at which the beauty and chivalry of the
place will be present if 10 is Aeld c.
"A sorupulously exact and trying friend Is
determined TO have the whole name or moth
ing OF the Wardsboro man who had to foot
It to Newfane court. We decline to deal in
such personalities, as it might offend his
taste, even If we are accused Of being a wear
behind on the item. The latter fault can be
neutralized by giving it again year ahead
The Wardsboro man, whatever and whoever
he may be, will not go back on that ancient
and time-honored custom of footing it, TO
NewtAne court in spring time He always
did do 1t and he will again We have it from
good authority that in ye olden time Priest
Tufts of W. and Priest Stark of West Brattle-
boro exchanged pulpits and the latter was
showed in on Wardsboro hill for a week.
Temperance Union quilting" at Miss
Merriheld's next Thursday.
H. Ksnney leads of in point of tanning
his sugar lot the first of the week while most
sugar makers are considering the matter
The dilatory ones who take mail 10 the
post office at the last moment wonder wby
tho obiging post master never frets.
The W. @. T. U. will give an entertain.
men' IN Union hall next Wednesday evening