Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-30
RECORD AND FARMER, FRIDAY.

looked Tor by an early mall IL would indeed
be a fitting thing N, on this monument erect
ed 10 record aud recall for postefity the deeds
OF Brattleboro's sons In the war for the Union,
Mr. Mead should choose to place a reproduc
tion Of the "Rscording Angel" which was the
first tangible expression OF the genius which
has given him worldwide fame.
The work Of enlargug and improving |
tho Catholic society's buildings on Walnut |
street is 10 progress. Patrick Flemming has |
charge OF the improvements on the priests |
residence. The barn and shed are to be torn
down, the house moved back aud a new main
part built, 3OG32 feet on the ground. The |
church steeple will be built by Nc. Guernsey
Of Montpelier, who will begin the work in
June.
The closing novelty" dance OF the sea-
son was given 10y the ladies OF Delta lodge,
X. Il L. Of H., at Crosby hall last evening,
aud proved, like preceding ones, most en-
iOyable occasion. The hall was bright with
Japanese banners, lanterns and bunting in
the national coors while towering plants
adorned the front Of the stage The march
was led by Mr.. McNulty and Mrs Thomas as
George and Martha Washington, aud among
the days Of the year represented we're New
Years, Christmas, Decoration, Fourth OF
July, Thanksgiving, the longest day and the
shortest day. very effective costume was
that Of the Goddess Of Liberty, and bridal
dress Of Eye olden time" attracted much at.
tention. The fortunate holder of the bouquet
winning the lemonade set was Miss Minnie
Wood.
Madam J. d. Bradley and Mr.. VIM O.
Bradley have returned from their winters
stay in Brooklyn. @. +. Williams, who learn
ed the printers trade in Mr. Selleck's Office,
and has now built up a successful job print
! ing business OF bis own in Albany, N. Y, was
| in town over Sunday with his wife aud baby.
! Col. Fuller and party are expected home
to-day. Oscar Willard takes Patrick Fem-
ming's place as r, pairer for the Brattleboro X
Whitehall railroad. Mics Florence Morse has
engaged to teach the district school at Viii.
Evansville for one year, and begins the hrst
term next Monday. 90 Miss Nellie Howe Of the
Reed street school is i'll, and Mrs. Abbott Ell
wards supplies her place. Rev. +. Il Tower
will deliver the Memorial.day address at Hins-
dale, and the First Regiment band will fur.
nish music. The exercises there will take
place on Saturday, 29th. w. II. Roleau has
been appointed fish warden in place OF A. NJ.
Mcdonald, resigned. Geo. Barrett is anxious
to have his new Skye terrier returned -Cud-
worth & Childs's office has been renovated
and made tidy and attractive. e. b. Camp
bell goes on western trip next week. The
date OF Miss Julie Halls wedding at the Uni.
tartan church il fixed for Wednesday, June ..
C l.. Piper aud family have returned to
town, and Mr.. Piper will work at E4tey's-
Tie remains Of the late J.. 4. Highly are TO be
taken to Halifax to morrow for interment.
-HArrigan's Hbernian company, one Of
the best Irish comedy companies on the road
plays at Crosby ball next week Friday even.
ing
The following is the list Of letters remain
ing in the Braltleboro post-ofice April 80:
IAdies-Mrs c l. BAbcnck, Mrs Sarah Barnard,
Mis- Darling, Mrs Jennie GoodAle, Rev NJ 4
Lord, Mrs Eunicr Lusier, Mrs johanna Moylen, Mrs
Johanna Moran, Mrs Kate Newton, Lila Payne, Mrs
Henry SOulr, Mrs Thomas, Mrs A A WymAn.
Gentlemen-A 5 Andrews, r Bartlett, NJ Bald.
win, Elliott cummings, MARIN Carroll, John Daley
Frank II FISK, Geo Goodae, L Hall, Edward +
, Harvard. Nathan Howe, Vim HlggnsOn, James
Jones, Cariey Johnson, l. Morton, Nelson May.
nard. Winchester Newton, n Parker, Albert W
Rollins Rec, Eroy stOddard, Geo s Smith,
{ sparks, II Iobin, ID W Weatherhead.
DEATH OF MRS. CHARLES C. FROST.
The death 81 Mrs RoIaua Frost, widow Of th,
late Charles &. Frost, widely known q naturalist
took place at her home High street last Monda!
/ morning. For three or four years she had suffered
olt OF ss rom ne-tt ulHeAse anu LOT rue past yea
j nurse had been IN constant attendance on her
+ Threatening symptoms which had developed within
few days we're measuraby relieved on sunday aud NJ
immediate danger was anticipated but Ia the earl.
hours NJ Monday morning. while sleeping quietly, sh
4 passed away without struggle. Mrs. Frost was born
" Aug -, 1906, aud was tue daughter o. I'll ana Eliza
beth Sargent, aud grand daughter Of Col John sar
gean the hrs white settler in Bratteboro. who ocat
. cd the the West River now known A. tn
: Alfred Sergeant farm, aud whose grave-bis dealt
% took place IN l98sti attracts the attention OF ID
T. curious 10 the old cemetery near A. F. Waite's IN
father aud mother Of Mrs. Frost are also buried Il
a that enclosure. Her marriage 10 Mr. Frost plac
10 1881 aud they began life 10 the old Frost nom,
stead Flat street they lived until the grea
d freshet Of 1869, after which Mr. Frost bOugt
the place on High street where Mr.. Frost died 10 1881
aud where Mrs. Frost has since lived wifi her 50
q Wells 5. Frost. Three children bora TO Mr.
Mrs. frost-ChArles e., for many Year, past q res
: dent Of Wooster o., Wells s., aud Henry q. g., VII
~ died several years ago In hs young manhood. Mr.
Frost was one OF family OF six girls and three boy
aud was the last surviving member Of that family II,
life bad been quiet one, but she enjoyed the love
l. all who knew her. Her sympAthies aud interes
~ we're Win the children and young people, whose col
ndence she always WOO aud held. She read the dai
and weekly papers with diigent and unyArying int
est and to the last her knowledge Of the Affairs OF n
~ community aud the country Intimate aud her IL
a teect keen and unclouded. Her funeral took plAi
A from the house on "Wednesday afternoon, Rev. ".
Collins officiating. Her son from Ohio and tv
mr. uiects from Keene were present.
w THE BRATTLRBoko DANDELIoS INDUSTRY.
H. WHICH PETER $. CHASE WAS THR PIONEER
IN Our pioneer in dAudelion culture, Mr.. Peter
h Chase marketed the rst product Of his season
on Saturday last, April 2Ab-an earlier date than
before Seven years ago this ,priDg Mr.. Chase COZ
=, menced the business Of raising aud cuivAting Il
- daudelou for the local market. Many looked upon
- asa green undertaking that would soon prove pc,
~ Peter TO be the greenest part Of the business b
be with arm determination that neither poverty NJ
te ridicule should brighten him, he has mastered Il
=, business IN a way that 10 second to none. His nr
u years sAes smounted to 50 pounds; the second ye
OF 800 pounds we're quickly disposed Of The third
u son when he showed the people = single plant th
"A weighed four pounds tue appreciation Of Il
w novel luxury apparently had limit and the few
or spread like maggie and il safe 10 say that the peop
Of the village did not consume less than GOO POM
nd of dandelions last season. The dsndelon Alrea,
" taken It's place market this spring. and is ",
'e coined indispensable article Of diet. In fact
all does not leave us It has taken place among OIL
a cauned goods and will demand It's share Of Attento
-, Mr.. Chase has done something with the seed OF Il
ne dandeliou, with which he annually supplies some
IT, the leading seedsmen. He has also supplied the
a. parment Of Agriculture At Washington for two yes
with his seed and has sold seed aud plants TO othf
VI and given them the key to the business He has al
ce given his idea aud mode Of culture to the public
ID print.
N EASTER ELECTIONS IN ST. mCHAELs (EPIsC
ale PAIL CHURCH.
Rn Senior Warden, WIN. II. Rockwell.
,r Junior Warden, X. HRskins.
Nestrymen-RoyAll Tyler, Henry Deyeus, wm. Al
tine, +. 4. Draper, r. W. Childs, A. W. Guilds, q,
or A. Briggs VIM. J. Pentaud, John Hood.
% Secretary and Treasurer, A. W. Chids
"a Delegates TO Diocesan Conyention-Henry Deyei
b, K Haskins T. W. Childs. Substitutes Royal Tyl
is A. W. Chids, W. y. Guild
~ ODD FELLOWS THANKSGIPING