Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-12-31


ment to the now vacant charge in Rutland,
which it is understood would have come to
him if he had 50 desired Mr. Cunningham
finds his work in Brattleboro congenial and
and he feels a personal interest
in remaining to see the parsonage improve
ments completed and the contemplated en-
largement and thorough repairs Of the
church taken up and carried through next
year. The improvements upon the church
viii include the erection Of a tower an ex-
tension Of some II or 20 feet in the rear,
new seats the frescoing Of the interior and
the erection Of a new altar The edihce
when thus completed will be one of the
handsomest and most attractive in Brattle-
boro.
The directors Of the Vermont Live Stock
company held their annual meeting yester-
day and elected A. b. Clapp member Of
the board in place Of A. c. Davenport who
withdraws on account of having sold his
stock. The report Of the secretary and
treasurer which was presented made an ex
ceedingly favorable showing, it appearing
that the company Is not only out Of debt
but has money enough on hand to pay next
years expenses very unusual state Of
things with such companies l.. f. Adams
was reelected the general manager, and
John u Stevens was chosen superintendent
and viii have charge Of affairs at the ranch.
Mr.. stevens. by the way. reached Brattle-
horo Dn Tuesday and has since been the
guest Of Mr. Edward Crosby. He Is in ex-
cellent health. has lost none Of his enthusi-
assn for life in the wild west. and has re
ceiyed a cordial welcome from all his old
friends here He will remain in town un-
al tomorrow when he will 20 70 his broth
er's in Greenfield and afterward will 20 to
Arlington. Mass, where he viii spend much
Of the winter with his mother
The ladies' auxiliary will hold a recep-
tion at the Y. N. G.. A. rooms tomorrow
evening All members Of the auxiliary are
requested To- h. present and assist The
regular meeting Of the auxiliary will be
held at the association rooms next Monday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock
The pupils Of the Centreville school had
pleasant Christmas exercises al their school
room Friday afternoon. Dec - The Christ
mas tree was heavily laden with gifts for
each Of the ~ children, and the teacher
was also well remembered
%. j Pratt announces this week a closing
out sale Of his large stock Of elegant cloaks
and other outside garments which compris-
- selections from the best manufacturers
IN tins country
The national hanks have declared their
usual SEM annual dividends--th Vermont
national one Of ) per cent and the People 5
one Of per cent.
The trouble between Scott Dunklee and
the Doolittles has resulted in the removal Of
Miss Doolttle's millinery goods 10 a room on
the second floor Of Herrick * Wvman :
block, and the now vacant store in Ryther :
block will be occupied by Mrs j l. Walker
the milliner, and Mrs Phillips, the hair
worker
The Congregational East society held it,
annual meeting Monday evening and elect
ed these officers Clerk. NJ Moody trus-
tees. j. NJ Tyler. b a Clark Geo Z.
Greene, Geo. II. Clapp, Geo. c. Averill
treasurer, : W Kimhall auditor. II II
Thompson. The meeting was an entirely
harmonious one and a satisfactory financial
exhibit was made
Miss Nellie Iawton. who lives at Mr.. A.
J Morses IN the tenement in the rear Of
Miss Daltun's on Asylum street, fell down
the cellar stair on Monday evening and
broke her collar bone \ lamp which she
carried was broken and it is wonderful that
the oil did not ignite and a very serious ac-
cident result
Il is whispered that several notable we'd
ding> are liable 10 happen within a short
time
The Estey Guard hold a meeting next
Monday evening for the election of a cap
tam.
Good progress has been made with the
tohogsan chute, and it Wal be completed
tomorrow ready to be covered with snow
a g.. 81.
be- brought in a pipe from Mr. Crowell'
spring farther mp tn hill The club mean,
L. have an opening next Monday night but
the arrangements for the occasion have moi
been completed
The date Of the annual fair Of the ladie,
IF the Universalist society has been fixet
for Tuesday evening, Dec Is. instead Of tn,
Goth a. mentioned last week
\ very quiet society event was celebrat
ed at Judge Newton's Office on WedneSia,
evening. II was the wedding Of Everett
Willard, the Maynard son Of pious parent,
whose modest abode is on the old fan
ground, and Annie Austin. the Halleluiai
lassie who valiantly led the Salvation
Army during a good part Of their campaign
here. No cards.
An entertainment Of real excellence il
promised IN the presentation. elsewher,
announced, of Mr. Dick Gowan's Conrad
or the Hand Of a Friend. The play abound
III thrilling situations and fine tableaux. Anc
the company are vouched for as ''perfect
IN their parts, which fit them like a glove 81
BY a typographical error The Phorni,
last week credited the Baptist society Will
having a surplus of 1890 in its treasury
The figures should have been S130.
John Pellets injuries received in a coast
ing accident some days ago prove less seri
Gus than was at first feared and he is nov
able 10 be about the house.
The managers Of the narrow gauge rail
road have this week caused the removal o.
the remaining span Of the wrecked Yves
river bridge which crossed the highway
and 1t is understood that the work Of erect
ing the new iron bridge will be begun some
time next month.
Rev. John Tunis, formerly professor a
the Meadgille, Pa, theological school. an,
lately settled at Quincy, H.. will preach a
the Unitarian church next Sunday mornin,
and The Sunday following.
Mrs. j. y Balestier had one Of the bone
81 her arm zen near the wrist a few
days since by fam a.-~1 the ice.
The Methodists will hold then nal New
Year Watch service" tonight.
The Grand Army flag has been disnlav,.,
since Monday heavily draped in recognition
Of Gen. Logan death
Mr. ?. B. Francis has been in town tbi
week on a business visit.
Charlie, son Of Fred Sampson. aged II
cut bad cash IN his leg little above III,
knee by running into a stone post Will,
sliding at Centreville Saturday.
The troubles Of Sitter Johu" eliminated
as stated IN our Londonderry correspon
dence, IN the removal on Wednesday of hi
press and type on an attachment to satisf,
an old execution, This left him decided,
short for this week, but he came 10 Brsi
tie6oro, and with the assistance Of D. Leon
ara ana Selleck a Davis got out an issu,
Vi ms paper the original matter in which
consists OF an editorial in which he say
that the sitter will still live and will have
ne" press and type to wage war on-well
ON Sitter Johns old category ~ ,h;1+i
wicked and profane. e
Jacobs has added an order and delivar,
team TO his grocery business.
Miss Libbie c. Dix. for several vesrs
teacher IN our public schools, now of BroCk
iyn' n e, spent her Christmas vacation a
one week IN Brattleboro and vicinity.
ALDERMAN ChAs. b. WAITE AT LIBERTY
prom the Springfield Republican
LA-Aiderlnan Chas, b. Waite. Sybo ba
Deen so useful to Inspector Byrnes and Dis
ulct Attorney MARITIME as states evids,,a,
against Jaehne and McQuade. and by OH
Information not yet made public. was ri
leased from custody at the house Of dsten
tloh the day before Christmas. Waite -