Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1891-05-07
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NEW HAMPSHIRE AFFAIRS
CHARLESTOWN.

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Miss Annie Burbank is able to be out
again.
Dexter Bradford has been re-appointed
collector of taxes.
Mrs. l.. E. Comstock and son, Lewis,
are visiting relatives and friends in Cor
nish.
Sherman Paris is having things cleared
up wonderfully around his place at the
present time.
Loren Adams has moved to his farm
in Snumpshire. He says it is pretty
cold to set onions. fe
We understand that w. S. Gibson ha s
sheriff or lawyer yet.
Henry Parker, ESQ.,, is to paint his
mansion, barn and fence, big job. L..
E. Combstock and employees have the
contract.
How about that cotton seed oil? Peo-
pie are very foolish to pay Is to so cents
for linseed CD oil, when they can buy a
pure, warranted linseed oil for 65 and 20
cents per gallon.
Rev. and Mrs. Smith are at West
Claremont caring for the aged mother of
Mr.. Smith, who has been very sick with
pneumonia. We are glad to learn that
she is out of danger and will recover
The ball given by the S. of V. April
30, was success, Al couples joining the
grand march. We are unable to learn
the number of couples that danced, or the
receipts, as reports conflict. The music
and supper were fine-it always is in
Charlestown-and everybody had good
time. The hall was tastefully decorated
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Merrifield, II. E. COrbin, and Mrs. j. M.
Way. Mrs. Sparrow and Mrs. Hutchins
are much praised by those who took sup
per. 1t was understood that it was to
be plain dress affair, as elaborate dress,
at the present time, is detrimental to a
large attendance, therefore, we omit a
description of costumes, which were
plain but very becoming to the wearers.
Last Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. G..
D. Clough were surprised at their new
home by large party of friends and re-
latives, who took possession of their
house and conducted things much as they
pleased. The occasion was the fifteenth
anniversary of their marriage. The
guests present from ont of town were
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Rand of Mont
pelier, VT; Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Clough,
Mr.. and Mrs. O. r. Houghton and Mrs.
Russell Clough of Putney, VT; and Mr..
and Mrs. H. G. Bacon and family of
Bellows Falls When the guests had all
arrived and loaded the tables with their
gifts tie company was called to order.
Miss Bertha and Master Willard Bacon
rendered the song of greeting, H. c..
Bacon read fine poem prepared for the
occasion, Mrs. Russell Clough read an
appropriate selection and Bertha Bacon
sang solo. After these exercises HI. G.
Bacon in behalf of the friends present
and the people of Charlestown, addressed
Mr.. and Mrs. Clough, and in few
words of congratulation, presented the
numerous gifts brought and sent them.
Mr.. Clough responded by returning
thanks for himself and family, for the
expressions of regard and tokens of
respect shown them. Among the pres
ents were a dozen silver knives and
forks, nice easy willow rocker, full
set of crockery and many other useful
and valuable gifts too numerous to men
ton. About 10 o'clock refreshments
were served by the ladies. The company
broke up at late hour, wishing Mr..
Clough, and his good wife, many long
years of prosperity and happiness; and
all were unanimous in saying that they
had spent most enjoyable evening and
one long to be remembered. Much
credit is due to E. Olney for the assist
ance he rendered in making the occasion
success and complete surprise to Mr..
Clough and family.