Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
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4 Double wedding.

Tuesday at the residence Of Mrs. Mary +.
Barnard, the mother of the brides Rev. A.
{. Field, formerly pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, at this place, now living at
East Arlington, was the officiating clergy
man. The day was all that could be asked
for such a happy occasion and the two
couples begin their welded life under the
most favorable auspices. A large number
of relatives were present to extend congrat-
ulations and wish both couples full meas
ure of happiness as they started on their
bridal tours. The presents were both nu-
mcrous and valuable Both ladies are
most estimable, and have wide circle of
friends and acquaintance in this and other
towns where they have been successful
teachers.
Mrs. J. Il. Buell. and family, who have
spent a few weeks in town, returned to
New York on Monday.
Rev. f. w. Pierce attended the funeral
of Comrade Nathaniel p. Hudson at West
Halifax on Tuesday.
j. ii. kidder is unable to remember the
name of The Phoenix subscriber who re-
Gently paid him at the posto-fiicc. Please
raise your hand.
\ number OF witnesses were summoned
to appear at Newfanc on Wednesday to
testify on the Perry Davis tax suit. Among
the list were J. II. Kidder, Mills Brown,
John >. Rice. NJ. /. Burr, \. VI. Johnson,
Frank {. Harris and +. f.. Wheeler.
Owing to the illness of Mrs. Titus. Ed
ward Titus, grand juror from this town.
was unable to attend court and was excused.
Mrs. &. NJ. Russell recently returned
ha aitV ttitI f,,Il II
millinery and will endeavor to supply the
wishes of her customers.
The railroad has now reached point
only three miles from the village ON
Tuesday several tons of freight were deliv-
cred at the station near Joel Graves and
we expect that passengers will be taken
from that place next week. In all proba-
bility cars will run to Wilmington village
by October 10th or November LIST at the
latest. The work has been pushed with
greater vigor than was anticipated by the
most sanguine, and the time draws near
when We shall bid adieu 10 the stage coach
with its bitter memories and take a seat i'm
a comfortable car which will convey us 10
the Hoosac Tunnel in little more than
one hour.
David G. Hubbard has greatly improved
his residence by the building of a substan-
tial bank wall next to the highway
We are glad to state that Mrs. Mckenzie
Is rapidly gaining from her serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckenzie will soon take a
vacation OF two or three weeks.
James c. Wheeler. who has served as
clerk at Spencer IL Leonard's store for sew
eral years, has closed his engagement and
Charles Leonard, brother to the Junior
partner, succeeds him.
Harry l.. Adams is at work in Marlboro.
At the regular meeting of c. b. Lawton
post, G.. \. r., on Monday evening it was
voted to hold an informal campfire at their
rooms at the next meeting, which occurs on
October T. All members of the post and
Relief corps are cordially invited to he
present.
Many are contemplating an attendance
to the Brattleboro fair Sept. 80, Oct /.
Master Guy Howe has his trotter in train
ing.
At the last regular meeting of the w. c.
1. L., the following delegates were elected
TO the state convention, to be held at St.
Johnsbury Sept. % and %: Mrs. Carrie
Cushman, Mrs. Eva Mann, Mrs. Anna
Spencer.
Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Amidon of Bos-
ton, daughters of Daniel NJ. Bissell, have
visited in town this week.
Chas. X. Ames is working in Brattleboro.
Spencer ~ Leonard have the contract for
supplying the different camps of workmen
ON the railroad with provisions, and run
their new delivery wagon each day.
Martin l.. Fox of Nottingham has re-
Gently received his pension certificate en-
ttling him to Sl2 per month, with back
pay from date of application. Mr.. Fox and
l.. Fay Bowker OF Brattleboro were the
first two soldiers to enlist from Whining
ton, and they were both faithful soldiers in
Co. C., ID Vermont Volunteers.
The railroad commissioners, Messrs. Ed
ward Titus, Mills Brown and Clark Chan
dler, wish to announce that a limited num-
Der of the town bonds are on sale, drawing
interest after Oct lst. The bonds run five
years at per cent interest, and afford a
very desirable investment. This is the only
Indebtedness OF the town; our population
is increasing, and our valuation is growing
larger year by year. o. NJ. Lawton of
Brooklyn, y. Y, has already taken $4,000,
and the remaining S22, 900 will undoubted-
ly be readily disposed Of
DR.. +. j. Titus attended the North Adj
ans fair this week.
Mr. and Mrs. w. d. Carpenter are visit
ing in New York.
F. r. Smith and son have sold their farm
to Arthur ID. Howe of Dover, who will take
possession Jan. l, 1892.
1t is understood that C. c. Clark will
soon remove to the Gorham house, f. IL.
Aldrich to the Buell. house, and Tanis
Courtemanche to the house vacated by Mr..
Aldrich.
The meetings of the Epworth league are
of much interest. The meeting next Sun
day evening will be conducted by Mrs. Nell
lie p. Leonard.
The numerous friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. p. Harris paid them surprise visit last
Saturday evening, the occasion being the
10th anniversary of their wedding, Numer-
Gus presents were made and the evening
was one of much pleasure.
The next meeting of the Literary and
Scientific aaep.fatip, will la lalI %, WI