Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25
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Wilmington.
Rev. Mr.. Spencer of Quincy, Mass, and
family, reached town ON Saturday last and
are being temporarily entertained by Dea
E. b. Buffum, until the Russell tenement is
vacated.
The new mill erected by the grain and
lumber company, was raised on Saturday.
The structure from foundation to top shows
the very best workmanship, and when com
plete will be undoubtedly one Of the best
in the state
In the death of the venerable John Stowe,
which occurred ON Saturday last, the town
loses an old and respected resident Mr..
Stowe reached the advanced age Of 81
years, and the greater portion of his life
has been spent in this town. He was a
man Of honest intentions. upright purpose
aud sterling integrity. For many years he
was member Of the Congregational
church. His wife died several years ago,
since which time he has lived with his son,
j. Henry Stowe The funeral was attend
ed from the Congregational church on Sun
day, Rev. Mr. kimhall officiating and Rev.
MIR. Tucker assisting.
Harry Towards entertainment at the
town hall ON Friday evening was not
largely attended
G. ID. Spencer is in Boston this week buy
ing goods for fall and winter trade.
At the adjourned agricultural meeting
the following officers were elected Presi
dent, Adm Adams vice president, f. A.
Fitch secretary, c. NJ Russell treasurer,
}. NJ. Bassett auditors, f. NJ Haynes, n.
ID. Mann directors A. w. Rice, Spencer
Robinson, j. II. Kidder, f. r. Smith, o. F..
Howe. The matter of new fair ground
/ a.,I frgf l.1,,.gual 4 n
committee appointed to see what arrange
ments could be made with kidder x Ware
for using part of the Miller farm for this
purpose The meeting was al journed two
weeks, at which time the committee are to
report. 1t was AN unanimous expression
Of the meeting that there should I've a place
to show the fine horses that are raised in
town, and that a track is much needed. We
trust our townsmen will think of the mat
ter carefully and cooperate with the com
mttee.
The Baptist minister and family have ar
rived in town and will live in the Russell
house The society held reception u
welcome them Tuesday evening aud it was
n very enjoyable occasion
q O. Ware. administrator Of A :. Can
ady's estate, has sold the farm u parties
from the north part of the state
Elva Jilson Of jacksonville and Howard
Russell of this place. whu we're married by
Rev Mr. Fowler, will take IA carriage drive
through Southern Vermont returning next
week to Wilmington where they will live.
Mrs Russell will receive cordial welcome
tn Wilmington rs she has large circle OF
friends here.
Mrs. Frank Childs is in town W. f
Richardson and wife have been spending II
few days with their daughter, Mrs. O. o.
Ware--A gentleman from New York state
is in town 10 buy farms + X. Fox's fam
, ily have moved into the BOwker tenement
Hin-daIe, N. II.
The pleasant home of Mr.. Isaac Sprague
on High street was the scene of an inter
estimg wedding Thursday morning, the
It'll The ceremony took place at half
past eight O'Clock The parties Joined in
life partnership were Mr.. VIM. II. Symond.
of Maiden, Mass and Miss Eliza +. Sprague
daughter of Mr. Sprague. The ceremony
was performed by DR.. Eaton of Nashua
n. H., James Sprague, brother of the
bride, acting best man, and Grace Cum
mings Of Fitzwilliam, n. II as brides
naid. The bride was dressed in white
brilliantine trimmed with cream colored
silk point lace aud MORE ribbon, and car
red a ,uquet Of white rose buds The
brides ,sd wore "a beautiful China silk with
trimmings Of cream colored lace. Con
CALCULATIONS were rendered from the guests
who were present, and the welded pair
took the eleven o'clock train for Maiden
where they will begin housekeeping at
once. There were many presents, some of
them Of much value. Mr. Symonds is gen
era secretary of the y. NJ. G. A. of Nal
den and vicinity, and is highly esteemed
hy the people of that city.
A commandery of the United Order Of
the Golden Cross, with % members, wa,
instituted last Friday night. Members Of
the communicates IN Keene, Swanzey, Win
chester aud Brattleboro were present.
Copies of the Winchester, Va, Time,
+ have been received. containing an account
of the reception given the Hinsdale banC
, and other gentlemen of this place on theii
; recent visit to Winchester On Wednes
day. the 9th inst, IA splendid banquet wa
r arranged for the party, at which the mayor
, of Winchester presided. G, p, Gibson q
West Chesterfield aud others responded t,
toasts On Thursday the visitors were
, driven IN various places of interest and il
the afternoon of that day the band CAV,
an open air concert at Court House square
and also rendered dirges to the dead sol
diers in both the National and Confederat,
: cemeteries On Friday they left for home
k visiting Washington and other points of in
, terest ON the way.