Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-09-13
BELLOWS FALLS BUDGET.

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In the year that has passed since the
Rockingham town library was opened 49,
$50 books have been loaned, over two.
thirds of which were fiction. The largest
number sent out in one month was 2l04.
Largest for one day, POS. There are now
1850 books owned by the library. Satur-
day is the busy day Of the week, though it
is kept open every day and every evening
except Monday and Thursday.
Daniel w. Buemond, a resident of this
place for the past six or seven years, met
with shocking death last Sunday after
noon Mr. Buemond and his brother John
went 10 their pasture, about two miles
above Rockingham, To catch colt kept
there. 1t was large, strong animal, and
having been in the the pasture some weeks
was high lived Mr.. Buemond took rope
and fastening one end to his arm, made
slip moose in the other end and threw it
over the horses head As soon as the rope
frightened Mr.. Buemond was thrown to the
ground, and the horse, becoming brighten.
ed, ran rapidly around the pasture, drag
ging the helpless man with him, his head
striking stones and trees His skull was frac-
tured and he lived but IA short time Mr.
| Buemund had been constable of the town
| Of Rockingham for three or four years
| He had been one of the owners Of a large
meat market here for several years was a
successful business man and highly esteem
ed among the business men of the place
He was about ~ years Of age unmarried
| He was a member of the local lodge of Odd
Fellows, and his funeral was held under
the auspices Of that order Tuesday after
noon.
Ii would seem that Bellows Falls is hay
ing more than its share Of people foolish
enough TO take their nap on the railroad
track. Not more than four or five weeks
ago train starting from the freight yard
ran over two trampS, killing one and in jur-
ing the other Last Friday us one Of the
engines started IN move some cars on the
Rutland road those employed in the vicini
ty heard cries, which proved ~ proceed
from man lying ON the track On inves
tigation it was found the cars had run over
him, crushing one leg aud the other was
broken in several places. He lived until
Sunday. His name was Edward h Brown
and he was the only son Of Geo. r.. Brown
Of bradford
Monday afternoon it was reported to Mr.
Butterfield that large black bear had been
seen near Minards pond. The story was
started by two boys named Porter who
claimed they were chased by "a bear and
took refuge in tree. 4 party Of about
20 hunters started for the scene, and
though some evidence was found Of the
bear having been there, nothing was seen
Of the animal
Benz Fiiield at Derby ~ Balls, lays
claim To the old cannon recently unearthed
near the Vermont Farm Machine shop.
which was for time quite mystery 1t
is nov explained that the cannon was stolen
! l.
had been used many years for public and
state occasions, and it is probable it was
stolen aud buried 10y some party for a joke.
The High school opens with ~ pupils
Four boys were recently arrested for
playing ball ON Sunday, aud fined 50
each 10y Justice Ryder Three Of them
paid their fines aud the other as taken u
the work house at Rutland 1t will hardly
seem profitable for lovers Of the game to
take that day for it, as the authorities will
arrest any 50 found.
Nine large signs Of the insurance agency
of l.. 5. Hayes have been repainted and re
placed by Barney Cannon, who has done a
credtahle piece of work, which adds tn the
good looks of the building aud that part of
the square.
Miss Nette Conant has this week opened
IA select schon for small children, in "A room
at the Il. h. Dewey house on Henry street
Rev Samuel Webb Of Providence, r. l. ,
will preach at the Episcopal church next
Sunday.
Rev. b. W. Atwell preached at Felch-
willie last Saturday evening.
John l.. Howard Of Chester opens writ
ing school at the High school building this
week
r. f.. Smith Of Saxtons River has been
appointed administrator Of the estate of his
brother, Joseph Smith, recently killed 10y IA
fall in his pasture.
The barber shop recently run by G. D.
Marshall is offered for sale
over $50 people were present at the Y.
NJ G. a. meeting held at the old church at
Rockingham last Sunday. The meeting
was led 10y Prof. Williams Of Saxtons Riv
or.
The low water in this section has serious
~ affected the work Of the Fall Mountain
saw mill, located below this village, which
derives its power from Saxton's river. 1t
has not been able 10 run full time for IA
week or two, leaving many men without
employment.
The chancel at st. Charles Roman Cath
ollie church was handsomely decorated with
flowers last week, during the annual 10
hours alteration service.
The BuemOnd meat market fixtures and
business were sold Thursday to G. W. vii.
bur Of keene, n. H., who took possession
that day Mr. Wilbur owns in addition To
this large market in Keene aud one in
l.acona He will not move to Bellows
Falls, but will run the market from Keene.
Mr.. Buemond's old employees will work for
him for the present.
; The bur ylary, which occurred at the
store Of Glynn x Sons at Saxtons River,
Friday night. has been a theme of some in.
terest ON the streets since then. This
makes the second time within IA few months
that the same thing has been attempted in
, that village. Goods to the value Of S2OO
. were taken.
The singing school opened last week, by
/, Prof. Emmous, is held two evenings each
, week at the Baptist church, with good sue
a cess.
The Vermont Farm Machine company
/ are making very creditable display Of the
dairy implements they manufacture, at the
New York state fair at Albany. s. Il. Ed.
dy is in charge Of the exhibit, and the pa
< pers Of that state speak highly both of Mr.
Eddy and the enterprise shown by the com
pany.
p dies of the village for the entertainment of
p. large number of ladies from different
parts of the state, who will attend the an
. nual meeting of the Vermont branch of the
p wumam's board of missions. This meeting
n will open here on the 2lth of this month
and in the vicinity Of l1j delegates are ex-
, pected 1t will he held at the Congrega
, tinnal church Jas H. Williams has ten
a dered the use of the building formerly
4; known as st. Agnes hail. which is still
I, furnished and will accommodate 25 or 30
. Hon A n. Swain has sold his cottage al
= Sunapee, To Carol Black Of this place, and
4 is building another.
3 John Flint of Flint x Sons recently lost
i Il valuable diamond scarf pin, containing
!, nine diamonds set in the shape of Il horse
. shoe.
a IL is gratifying to see abundant promise
? of the success of the Vermont Academy
I under its new hoard of teachers On Mon
!, day and Tuesday the arrangements foI
+ carrying students to Saxtons River wer,
!. taxed Ia the utmost, and the number
!. transported, 40 ON Monday, was greater
y than ever before. The citizens of our vii
. lage are deeply interested in the school
II aud feel that Col. Fuller and his colleague
;, on the hoard of trustees have acted wisely
I and we'll, and so as to add to the still fur
!; ther success of the school in the years L
l. come
n The "New Elixir of Life found elfec
tive treatment from Rev. j, +. Rhoade
last Sunday from the text, "IIe that he
e, lieveth in me though he were dead yet shal
he live" People wondered when the sub
+ iect was announced where he would find
- text that would fit, but he rose To the occa
:, sion and his discourse was closely listene,
TO by large congregation, A child o
- Mr.. aud Mrs, Thurston was baptized at tn
{, close Of the service.
= Two new members were received int