Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-06-07
BELLOWS FALLS COLUMN.

cenblyt anu are now Tthuy LOT ulhJIlDuJlons
The selection is fine one and includes a
good number of Maritt's and Mrs Wis
tar's transations, which are always popu-
lar. There are also a number of new iu
venle works.
A party from this place is in attendance
at the annual meeting of the American
Home Missionary society at Saratoga
among them being Rev A. b. Dascomb,
wife and sister, Mr.. and Mrs l.. S. Hayes,
Mrs Mary l.. Bowers, aud Mr.. and Mrs.
9. w. Osgood. The meeting opened on
Monday, and continues through the week.
The band concert last week was one of
the best that ever has been given, and
should have had a better audience. The
evening was a rainy one and consequently
the attendance was small. The numbers
given by the band were exceptionally well
rendered, and received hearty applause.
Hon. VIM. A. Russell attended the concert
and left a substantial proof Of his apprecia-
ton of it, saying one selection by the band,
the anvil Chorus" was well worth that.
The public schools were not in session
last Friday, having put in an extra day
the week before and large party from
the high school took advantage of the holi-
day for picnic at Warrens pond.
Last Friday night there was disgrace
full affair down on Canal street, when Off
GERS Caldwell and Straight attempted to
arrest some drunken hoOdlums, and we're
overpowered by them. Mr.. Caldwell was
severely injured. one of the roughs sue
ceeding in wrenchng his club from him
and striking him over the head The men
then escaped, but one of them was arrested
the next day at Winchendon, Mass, and
held till an officer from this place arrived,
when he was brought back here. He was
arraigned for intox cation before Justice
Ryder and fined $l0.5l. The man gives
the name Of Henry Cadgan, and had been
here but short time. The names of the
other parties have been secured, and war
rants are out for their arrest, charged with
murderous assault II is a disgrace ~ the
place that an affair Of the kind should he
allowed to occur, and it is said by many
that only after murder will anything be
done 10 remove the cause of these drunken
rows.
Supper will be served at the parlors Of
the Congregational church next Thursday
evening
The annual meeting Of the ladies' sewing
society Of Emmanuel church was held at
Mrs Geo. H. Rabbits on Thursday after
noon and evening. The gentlemen were
specially invited, and there was large
attendance and pleasant time.
Rev A. b. Dascomb last Sunday preach
ed sermon at the Congregational church
commemorative Of the completion of his
tenth year as pastor Of that church. Mr..
Dascomb has filled this position most ac-
| ceptably, aud is held in the highest esteem
by his church people and also by those out
side the church. Mr.. Dascomb will remain
in Saratoga next Sunday and his place will
be filled by clergyman from Boston.
Manager c. II. Burr of the local tele-
phone exchange, is out again after the seri-
Gus accident of few weeks ago when he
| fell from "a ladder while repairing wires.
| He is ON crutches, but congratuates him
self on his escape from u more serious acct
| dent
1t is proposed to make Emmanuel church,
in effect free church, doing away with
| pew rents Pledges have been circulated
among the Pensioners, which they are re-
| quested 90 sign promising TO pay certain
| sum, which it is hoped each one will make
as large as practicable, towards the support
Of the church Whether this plan proves a
| success remains 10 be seen Certainly it
has been adopted in other places, and there
is no reason why it should not succeed here
Next Sunday will be observed as Chill
drens day at the Methodist church, and the
services and music will be appropriate u
the day.
Rev. j. Frank Rhoades will preach a ser
mon at the Universalist church Sunday
morning ON the subject Where are the
souls Of the dead who were drowned al
Johnstown T.
The Daughters of Rebekah give straw
berry supper this evening at odd Fellows
hall.
Mr.. Frederick j. Blake has at his studi,
some water color paintings by Prof W. y
Bartholomew Of Newton, Mass. There ar,
seven Of them, among which are severa
scenes in the vicinity Of Grafton. The ex
hibition is an exceedingly fine one, and Mr.
Blake invites the public to call aud sc,
them during the next few weeks.
The gardens in this vicinity are lookinl
much better than usual so early in the sea
son Strawberry beds promise abuudan
fruit, already beginning to rpen, and If tn,
rains are not too frequent the crop will lie
large one.
large force Of men is at work on West
Minister street laying the curbing prepare
tory to paving the street. Mr. Richard
son Of Worcester, Mass, who paved Cana
street, has charge Of the work.
Geo. II. Babbtt, general superintendent
Of the American express company, adver
tises that the company will transmit, fire.
Of charge, all contributions to the sufferer
10y the Johnstown flood.
Rev. j. f Rhoades will preach at Mort
Chester Sunday afternoon.
r. l.. Fish is assisting very acceptably o
the editorial force of the Times
Ii. NJ. Francis, architect, Of Springfield
Mass. has been engaged 10 make the plan
for raising the walls aud putting on
French roof to the block owned by l.. g. I
G. +. Howard, which was recently burned
Mr.. SWANS block will he rebuilt, wit
some improvements, at all early date.
j. j. Fenton ON Friday began his closin
out sale of stock remaining from the fire
The crowd of customers was 50 great ths
for a portion of the day the doors wer
> locked 10 enable the clerks 10 wait ON theI
/ before others were allowed to enter A
! though seven extra clerks were employed
they we're all kept busy. 1t is estimate
that at least 1000 people visited the stor
) during the day, and the sales were corr,
spondingly large.
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