Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-05-24
BELLOWS FALLS COLUMN,

years OF age, son Of Henry A. Phelps The
ooy was driving an express wagon, and
stopped to water the horse at the fountain
IN the square; when, boy-like. instead of
getting down on the ground to uncheck the
herse, he reached over from his seat The
horse became frightened and started TO
run. The boy was thrown 10 the ground
near the crossing between Amadon's and
lownss hotel, and either striking on the
ground or being struck by the wa gon as it
passed over him. a fracture was caused at
the base of the skull, resulting in his death
IN about three hours He was an unusual
~ quiet, aifectionate, industrious boy, and
much feeling was shown at his sudden
death. He was member of Miss Minard's
school, and at the funeral, which occurred
Monday afternoon, his school attended in a
body, each one bringing "a tribute of flow
ers to place in his grave
The band is about to begin its series of
outdoor concerts, and in arranging funds
TO detray necessary expenses they are to
hold benefit concert at the opera house
thursday evening of next week 1t will
consist OF instrumental and vocal music
with readings
The body Of John Ryan, who committed
suicide by jumping from the Cheshire rail
road bridge, was found Saturday morning
in the river, near Walpole, and was brought
here and buried in the Catholic cemetery
that day.
Street Commissioner Webb has this week
placed the large fountain, which has stood
for years on the lawn in front of the Ban
croft house ON the Terrace. in the little
park at the foot of the Terrace, at the
junction of Atkinson, Westminster and
Saxtons River streets. Jas H. Williams
presented this fountain to the village on
condition that it should be placed in suit
able location, and so arranged as to make
an ornament, and also IA watering place
for horses. 1t will he quite an improve
ment to that vicinity.
freak of nature has been of interest
the past week on the lawn Of Mrs. 5. $.
Coolidge, on school street it being pure
White rose blossoming ON common crab
apple tree The flower measured four
inches in diameter aud was to all appear
ance perfect rose. Many people visited
the grounds to see this peculiar flower.
The Universalist church has been newly
painted 10y Bennett x Son
l.. 5. Hayes has during the past week
sold the Clifford house on Green street to
VI. d Jackson
Eugene Leonard has been appointed wa
ter commissioner in place Of Josiah Bow
tell, deceased
Rt. Rev W. H. Bissell will visit Imman-
uel church to administer confirmation July
Sth.
Rev Warren H. Roberts has rendered
his resignation as rector of lmmuanuel
church, to take place in the summer or fall
1t Is understood that this resignation is
made because of the desirabiity of small
er parish, and also because of illness in the
rectors family Should the resignation he
accepted it will be with much regret on
the part of the parishioners among whom
Mr.. Roberts is held in the highest possible
esteem, being, in fact, man with no enc
mics and many friends.
The concert at the Congregational church
last Friday was an uncOmmonly good one
and deserved a larger audience. After the
concert a few friends were invited to Mrs
j. c. Days to meet Mr. and Mrs. Briggs
Mr.. and Mrs Wilder and Miss Rawson.
Rev. W H. Roberts will oficiate at the
Episcopal church in West Randolph next
Sunday.
Manager c. H. Burr of the telephone Of
flee, while at work on ladder taking down
wires, in Hartford, Wednesday afternoon,
sustained a serious fracture Of one ankle
by the ladder slipping and he falling 30
feet. 1t was very narrow escape from
more serious injury. and while very pain
full it is hoped it may not result in perma-
nent lameness.
Rev. n. W. Alger was absent from his
pulpit at the Baptist church last Sunday,
and b. R. Harris of Vermont academy off
ciated in his place Mr.. Harris is young
man who has done church work in differ
ent places in this vicinity while pursuing
his studies in this school, and is well and
favorably known around here. Last sum
mer he supplied pulpit in a neighboring
town in New Hampshire, and people in
that village speak Of him in the highest
terms of praise as being an earnest, hard
working, Christian gentleman.
The Office in the new town building for
merly occupied by DR.. Woodbury., is now
occupied by DR.. Kirkland as down town
office.
The quarterly report of the financial con
dition of the National bank of BELOW,
| Falls shows the amount of loans and dis
| counts to be $20l 1871, and total assets t.
| the amount of $40. jgl The total capita
stock of the bank is 500. 900 and the sur
| plus of undivided profits amounts to $j1,
| g43 Its circulation amounts to $92 ,O5-
and its deposits 1894 9l6 Few banks il
this vicinity make a more advautageou,
showing, and the confidence Of our peopl,
is expressed t. the utmost extent in it,
management.
The wife Of the late D. b French o
Grafton is executor of the will Of her hus
band, and Fenelon Arnold is executor o
the will Of the late Rollin w. Ranney o
Westminster f. P. Ball in his position o
executor Of the will of his wifes sister
Miss Sarah Meacham, has settled the es
tate and an allowance of his account vii
be made on the 25th of this month
Strawberries are in market, but they ar
dear as remembered kisses after death ~
There will be a vesper service at tn
Congregational church next Sunday even
ming at six O'Clock.
w. H. Pierce of the Fall Mountain Pa
per company was seriously injured Thurs
day noon by piece of board flying from
circular saw, striking him in the abdomen
A SCRAP FROM WALL STREET.
The following from the New York Sta
will interest many people in this vicinity
to whom the witch of Wall street is we
known;
The Chemical bank was the scene of a uniqu
little incident the other day, when Mrs. Hett
! Green one Of the wealthiest women in America
dropped into the establishment for the purpose
clipping the coupons from mathematician nstc
of bonds. She las accompanied by her SIX lee
four husband, and after completing the work Il
| couple started for home. As they were closin
! the r-ticue containing the clipped coupons one
The ittlr two-by-two-nch papers was found to /
| missing The news was communicated 10 u
| president cashier and clerical stan. The dete
tive of tn. bank was just barring the doors
pr,4yent the escape of the bold coupon thief wht
/ Mrs Green came tripping down the stairWa
wiping the tears from her eyes The mlsSlr
coupon had been discovered sticking 10 the he
OF Mr. Green's boot and its recovery again n
stored her equilibrium and permitted the bank
resume its normal condition
THIS YEARS GRAND LIsT-A HANDSOME l.
CREAsE-LIsT OF PRINCIPAL TAXPAYERS
The grand list footings, which were con
Melted Yesterday, show a net increase
valuation over last year of about 500 600
SoO. 600 on real estate and $50, 900 on pc
sonal property Real estate is valued
81. G53 .0g5 and personal property at $3.50
753. which added to the polls makes tot
valuation of 50, 76l .64s There has been
very steady increase for the past tiftet
wears. and our growth seems healthy in q
r ways Among the heaviest tax payers a
the following, with the amounts upon whi'
they are assessed
I Fall Mountain Paper Co, S2,9.0O
BELLOWS Falls Canal Co, Sl23,4OO.
Moore Arms & Thompson. Sb, NJ
. Frances NJ Williams, sos
, Osgood & Barker 81, 2OO
George h Russell Sa2,5D
Chas Towns estate $4,000.
BENZ Scuheld, Sis,Uo
Lizzie $ King, $40 JOO.
Lewis Olcott, Si3.0O
: Inhn Robertson & Son, S3s 900.
- Iohn A Farnsworth $4,000,
+ Urttir r Green $4,000.
= + ti,&C f. Howard, 81, go.
II " 4 John W. Suter, 80 ,2O.
. l. T Lowell. ID, S25.OO.
:, Theopbilus Holt, S2i.3O.
% John T Moore, S23.1OO
= Wyman Flint & Sons, p 2OO.
Almra Flint S22,UO.