Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

generally presented in such a course, and
the townspeople are indebted TO the assoc-
alton for a succession of rare treats.
Services in St Michael's church on Mid
Lent Sunday Holy communion, $50 NJ:
service aud sermon, 1870 A. NJ: Sunday
school and catechisiug Of the children. / 40
a NJ. evening service with lecture, ! r. NJ
The hearing before the United States
court, appointed for last Saturday morn
ing, on an application for an injunction
against Tax Commissioner Martin in be
half OF the Central Vermont railroad com
panv, was postponed for two weeks by re
quest of Mr. Flfield counsel for the Central
Vermont company, who was engaged in
Boston On the legislative hearing elsewhere
referred to. An intimatiou has reached
the public, though it has not been confirm
ed, that the Central Vermont may with
draw its proceedings and pay the taxes due
without further protest.
1t is said that negotiations with the Con
necticut River road are in progress looking
toward possible lease Of the Valley and
sullivan roads to the Central Vermont
Noticeable improvements are being made
in Greene's drug store.
O.. +. Carpenter Of Guilford took time by
the forelock, caught the first run Of sap,
and has made this week some a. choice
maple syrup as we have ever seen brought
into Brattleboro. 1t has found a ready
sale
The young people Of the Roman Catholic
society have made preparations for pleas
ing celebration Of st Patricks day next
Monday. In the evening ireland as it
was will be presented at the town hall bv
a strong cast made up from the young PEG
pie of the society. After the play refresh
ment> will be served and dancing will be in
order. rattle for a variety articles will
also take place During the evening sew
eral songs will be sung 10y members of the
choir
The Vermont conference will ba held
here beginning Thursday, April Il, and
lasting four day. Bishop Andrews of New
ork will preside aud other notable speak
ers will be 10 attendance Particulars will
he given later
The smallest attended Murray club meet
ing of the season was held at the Universe
list vestry Tuesday evening An excellent
program was presented.
Miss Mary Howe will sing in concert at
burlington April /.
The following persons have been mem
bers Of Nantastiqurt lodge. No. ,. / O. o.
F., for over 40 years Masa Willis, j. E
Norden, g. II. Clark, Mark Cook. j. NJ.
Reed, j. F. Willard, j. H. Capen, W. b.
Cuttlng Few lodges can show record as
good as this
The David Miller place on Main street
has been sold this week TO Lathrop 7.
Smith of Greenfield. Mass, for $1,000 1t
Is understood that Mr. Smith will be given
possession April l and that Mr.. Miller
intends ~ move to Boston to live with his
daughter
Fifty three members of Sedgwick Relief
corps went TO Greenfield Monday afternoon
to attend, 10y invitation, regular meeting
Of the corps IN that place The visitors
were treated to an excellent supper and
were Hospitality entertained. The return
trip was made 10y the train which reaches
here at 1910 All report an enjoyable
time
Edward two years old son Of Mr. and
Mrs. John Reed, Gied Monday \ few
weeks ago the child fell down stairs and
sustained an injury TO the head, from
which it is supposed that death finally re-
suited
j. A Simouds q Co 5 store on Elliot
street Is now practically closed The goods
which remained have this week been
packed up aud sent out of town; a part Of
them are to be disposed of at auction at
Hinsdale
While Henry Brooks, who drives one of
j. \. Iaylur's teams, was unloading paper
at the Ninton mill Wednesday heavy
bale fell over and struck him on the leg,
breaking both homes near the ankle.
A large party took advantage Of the
Sleighing last Friday night and drove TO
Guilfurd Centre to see the Murray club
present the drama My Brothers. Keeper,
and to attend the annual sugar festival
given by the Universalist ladies of that
place The Murray club cleared about S35
on the play, and the receipts of the evening
previous, when it was given at the Unver
-alist vestry here, were about $40. Last
evening the play was again successfully
brought out at the vestry and over $50
more was added to the clubs treasury
All persons interested in good horses
should remember the grand opening sale at
auction which is to take place at Gilson's
stock yards on Elliot street in this place
next week Thursday and Friday.
Original pensions have this week been
granted to +. j. Knowlton of Brattleboro
and II. II Lewis and F. Parsons of Bellows
Falls. Increase of pension has been
granted to minors Of A. A. Smith, Brattle-
boro; Eldora f. Tenney, former widow of
l.. A Smith, West Brattleboro
DR.. Ludgate's case came up in the crimi-
nal court at Boston Monday. She pleaded
not guilty, but was held in $4,000 for trial
The Madden house on Elliot street has
been sold to John Baker for $1,000
This is the month in which to procure
dog licenses from the town clerk as the
fee now is only one half what it will be in
April, while there are penalties for being
without IA license after May LIST.
The members of the L. O. q c. Comman-
derry and their families are invited to sup
per at Red Mems hall next Thursday even
ing from six TO seven o'clock
The Authority of Jesus, " in the morn
ing, aud Hell Its History and Meaning"
in the evening, will he Rev. Mr. Phalen's
themes on Sunday
An attractive addition to the north read
ing room at the library is the large case
containing about 80 stuffed birds and ami.
mails, which have been arranged this week
10y Mr.. Clary. The collection includes the
specimens bought of Mr. Copper of Bur
lington, and also specimens contributed hy
Brattleboro people Those who take the
time to 60 10 the library and examine the
collection will he repaid
The mock town meeting held bv the
High school boys last Friday afternoon
passed off smoothly. The officers were
voted for on two tickets. The ballots were
duplicates of those used at the town meet
ing, the boys names being substituted for
those Of the town fathers The Peoples
ticket got left Last year when the
first meeting of this kind was held only
four boys had the courage TO discuss the
questions that came up, but this year there
was lively repartee, eighteen expressing
their convictions freely.
f. NJ. Waite sent of thirteen car loads of
ice one day this week
1t is understood that a new lumber yard
is soon to be opened in this village
Don't forget the fancy and dress as-you
please masquerade, which will he given bv
the Daughters Of Rebekah next Tuesday
evening, the 18th. Tickets 90 on sale at
dreene's drug store tomorrow evening.
The cold wave of last week was not very
severe IN this section, as compared with
towns in the north part of the state. where
the mercury registered 25 below zero.
Following is the list Of letters remaining
in the post office March "A
Women Miss Tessie Grimm Miss Dora l.. Ken.
Aoh' miss Nellie laWton, Miss Julia Prentiss Miss
Men Alfred W. Harris, Asa T. Guodenough
Or loyelaud, Chas. Townshrnd, G Munson
Rudy Schliecher.
THE RIFLE.
RECORD SCORE MARCH 4, STANDARD TARGET.