Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-05-03

Most people in Wind ham county know of
the curious formation of land known as
the basin, in the vicinity Of our village.
| In that basin and on the hills surrounding
it is one of the best known and most valua
! ble farms in Windham county. 1t has been
! owned since 1860 by II. W. Sabin. and ar
| rangements have been made for the sale Of
the whole property either in parts or to
| gether, by the real estate agency Of l.. 5.
| Hayes, and will no doubt find II ready pur
chaser.
Clark Chase's store loses good employG
in q. d. Spring, who goes to Port Henry,
| n. Y, on account Of his health
q. NJ Tinkham has been in town examin
ing all the creameries in the vicinity.
The rendering Of longfellow's Dream
| Wednesday evening was pronounced sue
cess in every way and the projectors may
congratulate themselves on giving us Il rare
treat.
There is a strong movement on foot for
| the formation of new bank here, and
some talk Of securing the lease of the Hol
den drug and book store, which is being
cleared out, for this purpose.
The quartet choir which has furnished ac
ceptable music at the Congregational church
| for some time past, has been discontinued
for the present, and its place taken by II
chorus choir
Little Lord Fauntleroy was well given at
the opera house ON Tuesday evening, the
| part of Little Lord Fauntleruy being eX
ceptionaly well rendered. Much disap,
pointment was felt at the failure Of the
| company TO give "A matinee in the afternoon
\ as advertised, owing to the non arrival in
time, and many children who had come in
from the adjoining towns to attend it, went
home with heavy hearts.
4 GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION.
A notable aud long to ~ remembered event was
that occurring on Tuesday afternoon and even
ing. April 18th celebrating the jnth ann iyersary
Of the marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs Josiah Bowtell.
Mr. aud Mrs. Bowtell are old and hOnOred resi-
dents Of the place, having lived here more than
- years, and many friends were pleased 10 at
tend the reception and express their congratula.
tons and sincere good wishes. Mr.. BOwtell has
far recovered from his recent illness to EN-
Joy the AFFAIR 70 the utmost, anu shook hands
with over ~ Of his friends Among the GUESTS
from ont Of town were Mrs Isaac Whitby OF San
Francisco Cal Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bowtell
aud Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Bowtell Of Rutland,
Mrs. NJ. b Holmes Of Springfield, Mr. and Mrs
j. Harlow of Keene, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Thomp-
Fltchburg, Mass Mrs C. l.. Babcock, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Atherton, Mr.. and Mrs. \ Hasrlton,
Frost Mr.. aud Mrs :. NJ. Wilson, Mr. ". Spaf,
ford, Mr.. 5. b Whitney, Mr. l. Hill, Mr. White
house Of Rutland. MIR and Mrs. r. ). Bartlett Of
Hartford, Conn, Mrs. A. X, Maynard and Miss
Lizzie Maynard NJ Walpole IL and others
Mrs. Harlow sister Of Mr.. Bowtel, was brides
maid 80 years ago, the other bridesmaid on that
occasion being Mrs Nerder Of Rutland who was
unable to attend the golden wedding. Capt Wal.
ter Taylor of this place was the only one of the
guests, aside from Mrs. Harlow, who was present
at the wedding. The entire BOwtell family were
present, consisting Of the son, Henry A. and two
daughters, Mrs Whitby and Mrs C. A. Ayerill,
and two grandchildren, Alice Whitby and Volney
ANHTlll flowers
prised many baskets Of finely arranged hot house
flowers. The presents were magnificent and con
sisted In part Of S20O in gold from friends among
the railroad men and Others purse Of gold from
friends In town, a very elegant gold headed cane
and umbrella from employeso of the American ex-
press company, 80 in gold from the ladies' sew
ing society Of Emmanuel church, OF which Mrs.
Bowtell was a member for 50 years and for many
years a director 80 rosebuds a complete set OF
china gold salad dish. gold nut dish, gold berry
and sugar spoon, gold teaspoons, eyeglasses and
chain, lemonade set, oil paintings, table linen,
duchesse lace handkerchief, handkerchief CASES,
gold scissors, table scarfs, French clock, and ma
ny other valuable presents, attesting the high rs
TEEN in which Mr.. and Mrs. Bowtell are held in
the community. During the evening u male guar
tet, consisting of Will Bowtell, Geo b. Wheeler,
Mr. Carruthers and Harry Elliot, rendered sever
al fine musical selections Early in the evening
telegram received from Mr.. Isaac Whitby NJ
San Francisco expressing congratulations
Personals.
Rev. " W. Alger the much esteemed pastor Of
the Baptist church, has been somewhat out uf
is hoped will soon b- quite we'll again
Hon. A. n. Swain and wife have gone to Wood
stock 10 attend a reunion Of the Swain family
Miss Lena Cooper is teaching school In Rocking
ham.
Frank b. Cochran, who will be remembered as
at one time resident Of this place, died at Con
cord, n H., April 18th aged ~
Scion f. Goodrich and family Of Brooklyn arr
expected here for the summer this month.
Mrs. j. &. bay returned from Boston last Satur
day. MIR. Day Is still confined Ia his room at the
Boston City hospital, and AS yet unable Ia sit up,
hut II is hoped he may he able Ia return home
In a few weeks.
At a meeting of those Interested in base ball Z.
T.. o. Brirn elected chairman and Eugene
Leonard secretary. &. T.. Capron Frank Flint,
ley were appointed committee to solicit stock.
Il was voted to raise $500
Mrs. Ormanda Willard died at the residence of
II, w Sabln last Saturday, aged 81 years She
leaves "a sister, Mrs Rogers Of CharrstOWu, y.
IL, and granddaughter, Mrs. Fred ii. kinlhall
of this place.
C. +. Maynard has moved his shoe store from
Frost's block to the Harris block Canal street
which has been newly fitted up for this purpose
The house on South street, owned by w. II.
johnson and occupied by Mrs. Ned Wilson, has
been sold TO Wyman Flint
Mrs, r. s. Bartlett, pleasantly remembered by
many friends here an old resident of the place.
but now Of Hartford, Conn, Is visiting in town
Mrs. Isaac Whitby Of San Francisco, who came
on to attend the golden wedding Of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Josiah Bowtell, is making her first visit here for
~ years. She brings with her her daughter Alice
and they will spend several weeks here Mrs
Whitby has many old friends In town who will he
I ola m 4alt harh home