Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-11
Bra1tlebOro.

Two columns of fresh and entertaining
local matter are printed on our first page
today, including a report of the Easter ob
servance in Brattleboro, and the scores
made in the Fast day contest between the
Estey Guard rifle team and the Spencer
Rifles of Barre.
The announcement that f. W. Carpenter
and g. + Moorehouse have bought the Am
herst, Mass, Record newspaper and joh
printing office appeared in that paper last
week Mr.. Carpenter, who is a son Of +
J Carpenter, will, as heretofore, have
charge of the job department, while his
partner will edit the paper.
The pair of Silver Spangled Hamburgs
owned by 5. O. Miner, which took the first
prize at the recent New York poultry
show, appear as the frontispiece to the
April number Of Farm Poultry, a Boston
publication.
1t is probable that we shall skip the
spring freshet this year There Is no snow
OF any amount at the headwaters of the
Connecticut, and unless we have unusually
heavy rains we have undoubtedly seen the
highest pitch Of water this season Nc
statement has been made as yet about the
winters lumber business or the prospect for
the annual log drive
A year ago at this time we recorded the
generous act of Leitsinger's orchestra IL
giving their services for a concert in the
winter course at the Asylum. On Tuesday
evening they repeated this graceful act
giving program of seven numbers, which
was a source of highest enjoyment to tn,
audience of shutins which listened The
climax of applause and appreciation wa
reached when Mr. Leitsinger gave a xylo
phone solo, which was an entirely new
touch of art TO most Of those who heard it
The St Louis Post Dispatch Of recent
date gives an extended account of tn,
house warming held in that city, celebrat
ing the goth wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. Chas kunkel Mr. Kunkel is
musical composer and publisher Of distin
gnished reputation, and the occasion was
embraced by his wife TO give him a surpris,
in the shape of memorial staircase OF
great beauty and unique design and com
position. The staircase is the piece of re
sistance of the elegant home of the Kun
kels, and in its wainscoting are placed a Sc
ries of beautiful panels given hv the lead
ing musicians and music houses of the
country. The Estey Organ company sent
a superb panel carved on Brazilian mahog
any a hundred years old The subject is q
monk seated at the organ, his face glowing
with inspiration as he pours forth his sou
IN melody This panel, which is thorough
" artistic in treatment and a skilfu piece
Of work, was executed by Charles Henke
Of this place and the design is one made
familiar 10 the public through the adver
tisements Of the Estey company, and ap
pears on the back of the Brattleboro direc
tory.
The Geo. L. Lyons granite company held
its annual meeting on Tuesday, reflect
ing the old officers. A good season at the
quarries is anticipated though it is vet 10,
early TO make a reliable forecast If tn,
eight hour strike, which has begun in Chi
cago, becomes general among the member,
Of the labor unions, its effect is likely TO b,
serious
The daily papers state that a section Of
the Duluth decorated advertising flour
train will come to Brattleboro
Fred Waite has 2OOO tons Of ice stacked
at Nourse's pond in DummerstOn, waiting
for the roads 10 settle, so that 1t can be
drawn 10 the railroad and shipped II i,
all under sale 70 a Springfield Mass, man
at 81 per ton, and another man has Alread y
offered an advance of 20 cents a ton over
this price. Besides this ice, Mr. Waite ha,
already sold and shipped 1000 tons This
represents a snug sum of money all told but
the young rustler SAYS he needs 1t all after
a winter like this in his business
The Wheel club will have supper at the
Brooks House next Tuesday evening
''UnitArlanism Its prospects and needs. 81
will be Rev. Mr.. Phaien's theme on Sun.
day
Elder O. Beekwith, pastor of the A. &
church at North Springfield, will preach in
Grand Army hall SUNDAY at 230 P. H.
The gross receipts Of the post Office for
the year ending March 81, amount TO Sl7.
639, S2O6 more than the previous year
The net revenue was S7641 The showing
of second class mail matter is unprecedented
for a place the size Of Brattleboro. the
local publishers having mailed 3O3. 9l6
pounds OF about 1872 tons The two local
stamp agencies, which were established
about 10 months ago. have sold about 800
worth of stamps and cards a month The
letter carriers handled 1903 654 pieces last
month
Mrs. v %. Jones has sold her interest in
the millinery store in Ryther block to her
partner, Mrs. Alice Phillips, who will con
tinue the business
Beginning next Monday Brooks House
guests will be carried 70 and from the rail
road station free Of charge.