Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

Wilmington
We are glad to learn that Mrs. Whit
comb is improving Her daughter, Miss
Edna Day ton, will remain for some time.
The Times was printed at the office Of
the Express in North Adams, and not at
the News office, as mentioned last week
Every one has been busy the past week
improving the fine shedding.
II you wish to save discount on your
taxes make payment by next Tuesday
What do you think about electing "a
bOard of road commissioners as formerly
aud not placing this burden upon the
selectnen as has been the case the past
year,
Many ice houses are being filed with an
excellent article.
Mr. and Mrs Carley, Mrs. Watkins,
Mrs C. NJ Russell, Daniel j. Palmeter
and several others are on the sick list.
The ladies of the Methodist church will
hold a sociable at their parlors on Tuesday
evening next. Literary exercises may be
expected Refreshments will he served.
1t is to he hoped that all of our teachers
and many others interested in the cause of
education will attend the county institute
to he held at Brattleboro next week
f. A. Chlds and Fred Brasor Of Brattle-
boro were in town on Wednesday to make
arrangements for a concert the latter part
of the month
Hon. A. A Buttertield of Jacksonville
and C. ID. Noyes of Brattleboro were in
town on Wednesday.
Representatives of the publishing houses
Of Harper Brothers and Effingham, May
nard 4 Co have been in town this week,
Owing to the serious illness of Miss Rob
inson the lower school in the village has
not been in session this week.
Mrs. Carrie Aldrich, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Cushman, died on Mon
day last at her home in Nottingham She
was married to Mr. Edward r. Aldrich
some three years ago Her death was pri.
marily caused by a severe cold, which de
veloped into lung trouble. She was only
about 20 years of age. The sympathy Of
many friends is extended TO the bereaved
families
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
next c. NJ. Russell will give Illustrated EN-
tertainments at the town hall, the proceeds
to he applied as stated last week Each
evenings entertainment will be largely
different Nearly 100 new views will he
shown, including war scenes, Johnstown
Gus views, etc.
We understand that the Ray Pond and
Sylvan Park association have erected an
immense ice house upon the shores Of Ray
pond, and that it is being filled to its capac
ty The hotel is expected 10 be complete
bv July for the reception of summer
boarders who will he horne To this rural
retreat by extra trains and comfortable
and swift carriages"
Mrs. Hannah j Woodan, the eldest of a
family of 10 children, nine of whom are
now living died ut her home in this village
ON Tuesday last She was born in Chester.
field, n H., in 1878, where she lived until
about 10 years ago when she removed to
this place. Three children mourn her
loss; Mrs Helen NJ. Comstock, Rochelle,
Ill.,, A. q. Field, New York city, and Mrs.
Mary +. Buell. of Wilmington. Mrs
WoOdan was woman who was respected
and beloved by all who knew her and her
sudden death causes sorrow in a large
circle. The funeral occurred on Thursday,
Rev. Mr. Pierce officiating The burial
was at Chesterfield.
Have you seen what the Argus and Pa
triot says about deserted and abandoned
farmsf"
Miss Alice Batcheder is visiting in
Massachusetts, and Connecticut
We understand that Capt F. w. Childs
and A. W. Chids of Brattleboro will he in
town on Friday evening, February 81 10
confer with the citizens of this town in re-
gard to the reunion which is 10 occur on
july A. In order to make this matter the
success that it should he and that it may
be, much systematic work must be done
Committees must he appointed, subscrip
tons pledged, and accommodations secured
Word reaches us that the sons and daugh-
ters of Wilmington living in New York
and Brooklyn will come in sufficient mum
her so that they will charter a special
train. There will he one of the largest
gatherings the town has ever seen, and it
is none too early to commence the work of
preparation Let there he good attend
ance to confer with the Messrs Childs,
who conceived this project and who will
do so much to make it a grand success
Owing to the very unfavorable weather
last Saturday evening, the attendance upon
the entertainment given at the town hall
by the Jacksonville Dramatic club was not
large, but those who did attend were well
pleased The plays presented were of
merit and the parts well taken. We hope
TO see the club again under more favorable
circumstances.
Willie Harris had the misfortune a week
or two ago to iniure the index finger upon
the left hand while assisting in packing ice.
The injury proved so serious that amputa
ton was necessary, which was performed
on Saturday by Dr. Titus. The patient is
doing well.
The ladies of the Congregational church
held their sociable with Mrs. II. A. Ware
on Wednesday \ good number were
present aud most enjoyable time was had,
A committee Of gentlemen had charge of
the Universalist social at Hotel hall last
evening, and they discharged their duties
in praiseworthy manner. O. NJ, Russell
seemed to be in luck in the matter of guess
ing, winning both the jar Of chocolates and
the rooster The net proceeds of the affair
reached about $40.
NOrIhAeId. Mass.