Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-05-17

IA and Is. A local delegation will attend
Geo. f Crowell has Bought a two revo-
luton Cottrell press to replace Cottrel
drum cylinder which has done good service
on the Household forms.
The North Adams transcript of this
week mentions a unique L. A. w. pin own
ed by W. s Underwood. and adds 'He
was the 19Oth man to unite with the league.
which now has membership Of ~, ISL"
H. G. Liscom had one foot crushed few,
days ago by a log rolling upon it, and is
confined 10 his house in consequence.
young man who went to Hinsdsle last
Saturday 10 see the ball game became so
exhilarated by drink that the authorities Of
that village placed him in the lock up over
night.
=, A party from the Y. NJ. c. A. will 90 to
mount Hermon 10 morrow to see the stu
dents annual feld-day games.
One Of the Keene papers SAYS that the
best piece Of road in that place was built in
TINS way A good heavy coat Of gravel
ana some hard pan was put on, after which
the new material was sprinkled and rolled
repeatedly until it stays in place. The diff
ference between such a road and one which
Is left TO make itself is easily seen Moth
ing pays better than a thorough rolling of
new material whenever il is put on
Citizens who will walk around 10 the
rear of the town hall building win ba
agreeably surprised by the change wrought
there under the direction Of the Village
Improvement society and Col. Austine.
A delegation from Quonektacat tribe of
he'd Men went to Springfield, Mass on
wednesday evening 10 witness the exem
of
gree at the wigwam Of the tribe in that
city. The great senior sycamore and great
chlet OF records were present Corn and
venison' were served at the hotel Gilmore
james b. Smith, the local editor of the
Springfield, Mass, Republican. whose nm.
timely death is elsewhere recorded vrnta
the Republicans complete and excellent az.
count of the testimonial concert given Mary
Howe last summer on her return from
abroad.
The village schools close June IA for IN.
summer vacation Of twelve weeks
Coleman's barber shop has been wired for
incandescent lighting. lncandescent lights
are TO be placed IN the fish market and cash
meat market.
The following is Waterbury item in
TINS week. Montpelier Argus Seth w.
Jones, Of Brattleboro, has bought the
George {. Arms place near the railroad
station Tor $llOO, and is TO change it into
hotel 70 be occupied by him this fall
Probably the Mr. Jones referred To is m.
hotel proprietor at Guilford.
An audience Of good size and oyerAow
ing enthusiasm greeted the First Regiment
oahd on the occasion of its seventh annual
concert, which was given at the town hall
on Wednesday evening. The program ms
gwen in The Phunx last week was closely
followed, the only additions being the en-
core pieces which were called for from all
the vocalists, and to which they cheerfully
responded. Our band is 80 well known A.
to render words of praise unnecessary in
thus connection, and we need only say that
they fully sustained their past reputation
Tor thoroughly artistic work There were
less solo numbers than might have been de
sired, perhaps, but the conc, rted numbers
covered wide range Of style, and were
received with great favor by the audience.
ESPECIALLY the descriptive waltz, lie Pc.
tllhon, and the comic tattoo "The Desert
ed Conductor Miss Lima Thwiny WAS
IN line voice and her effective rendering Of
the difficult scena aud prayer from Won We
Der 5 fF"iNhuf- well deserved the burst of
applause which followed it, We found but
one fault with her encore uumber-it did
not last long enough to suit us Mr. Max
ham sang acceptably, rs usual. both IN solo
and duet and everyday was glad of thu.
opportunity to hear Mr Schuster's rich bar
itone which appeared 10 especial advantage
~ The Fisherman, 10y Gabussi, aud in a
'ernan aria, both given as encores. The
proceeds Of the concert we're nearly enough
to cover the balance Of indebtedness upon
the uniforms bought last June
Mrs Ella 5 Foster Of Keene. y II
whose death took place last Sunday. was "A
woman well known ~ many Brattlcboro
people now in middle life She was the
daughter Of Harvey Huushton and the last
OF family Of five children Her life was
spent IN Brattleboro until her marriage to
Mr. Foster some ~ years ago. and her visits
since that time have been frequent. Her
Illness from consumption was a long and
painful one and her father and step mother
have been IN almost constant attendance
upon her The funeral which took place
ON Tuesday afternoon, was attended by
rev. /. W. lllman, Il large company of
friends and nelghbors testifying by their
presence, and 10y their profuse floral offer
lhgs their love and sympathy aud their ap-
probation ui her strong and lovely woman.
~ character. Mrs. Foster was the mother
OF SIX children, aud 10y her special request
her husband and three older sons bore her
body 10 its last resting place.
Rev. A. y. Dascomb Of Bellows Falls
VIII preach at the Centre church ON Sunday
IN exchange with Mr.. Day. Rev Mr.. Das
comb viii also preach at the union service
at 1'3O in the evening.
[. .. Chamberlain who has recently re
turned from successful season at the 81
James hotel, Jacksonville, Fla is h. be the. |
manager Of the National Hotel at Block
Island this summer as he was last The |
house viii be open about the 2jth Of June.
MaplewoOd farm, belonging to the Bales
tier estate, formerly known as the Cults |
farm, brought $3.50 at TUESDAYS auction |
sale 1t was bought by Beatty S. Balestier. |
a grandson Of the late j. y Balestier.
The adjourned annual netting Of the Car |
pehter organ company was held Tuesday, !
When h. +. Carpenter resigned as presi-
dent and director. Geo +. Crowell was
chosen president, c, II Davenport treas
lrer, Martin Austin, ir., secretary, w. c.
Carpenter manager. Hiland Haskins facto
ry superintendent These officers consti-
tute the board Of directors The business
will be in the hands of Messrs
Austin and Carpenter acting Jointly Mr..
Austin has been book keeper Of the CON
pany for five years and during the last two
years has had much of the business under
his supervision. Mr.. Carpenter has been
with the company two years as
travelling salesman. Mr. Haskins has been
4 responsible man in the factory for five
years. Austin, Carpenter and Haskins
"ill have an interest in the company. F.
7. Carpenter remains Il stakeholder. He
= "a 4
PROJECTS in view.
The Rutland Herald had this among its
music festival notes last week Miss Ans
Der Ohe, the solo pianiste of the festival,
has an Estey upright piano in her room at
he Bates House to practice during her stay
n Rutland and speaks highly of the tone
md action
The Grand Army, Relief Corps and Sons
# Veterans will attend the services at the
church in a body on the
sunday preceding Memorial day.
The reorganization of the LYONS Granite
ompany was completed Saturday by the
lection Of these officers President Geo
:. Lyons vice president, j. l.. Martin
ecTetary aud treasurer, Geo. 5. Dowley
directors, Geo f. LYONS, Geo S Dowley,
:. F. Brooks, j, L. Martin, d. j Bailey,
l. II Wright, John Muigan. The com.
amy has several important contracts in
and, including the granite for enlarging
nd strengthening the piers and abutments ,
+ the new iron railroad bridges which are
o replace the present wooden ones on the
sullivan county road at Windsor and the
Ishuelot at South Vernon, and the granite
or the important and expensive piece Of
work which the Connecticut River railroad
ompany and the Holyoke Water Power
ompany are doing at Holyoke The con
ract for the granite for the new iron
ridge which is to he built Just below the :
iolyoke dam between Holyoke aud South /
ladey has been awarded 10 the company.