Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BELLOWS FALLS.

While Congressman Grout was here re-
Gently he had quite a number of applica-
tions from boys of our village for appoint
ment to the West Point military academy,
as he has the control of one appointment
this year. 1t is not known who will be the
successful candidate. but Gen. Grout indi-
Gated that every thing else being equal, he
would be disposed to give the place to some
Bellows Falls lad. Among the applicants
were Clarence Beckwith and Willie Morse.
AT the meeting last week of the Royal
Arch Chapter of Masons Of this state at
Burlington, c. II. Williams of our village
was elected as Grand Master of the second
vail.
The thermometer registered 9S and 100
degrees in the shade Monday and Tuesday
and the heat was like that of August rath-
er than June Everyone appreciated the
'cool wave" of Wednesday followed by a
refreshing rain Wednesday night and
Thursday
An old landmark has recently been re-
moved in the cutting down of the huge
willow tree on Henry Street near Hadley
street. Undoubtedly some of the streets
have been much improved by trimming the
branches up higher and, where trees were
crowded. by removing some of them. but
it is a question whether it is necessary to
cut down as many large trees as has been
done lately. One would think some dis
erection would be necessary in the matter.
About 450logmen are employed on the So
600, 600 drive now being run down the river.
Two arc lights have been placed near the
falls to better facilitate night work. Con-
siderable blasting has already been done.
As usual many people visit the tOll-bridge
and vicinity to see the logs 90 over the
falls.
DR.. Goodwin of Minneapolis Mimi. was
in town Wednesday. He went to Tcon-
deroga, y. Y. Wednesday night to assist
i'll bringing home his nephew, Chas. NJ.
Nardner, who has been very i'll at that
place, but who is now improving. and ii is
hoped will be able to return to his parents
home here today.
Mrs. c. Z. Holbrook is spending a few
weeks with her brother in Worcester. Mass.
Mrs. l.. l.. Bennett went to Fitchburg.
Mass. Thursday for a visit of week or
two.
Mrs. Hiram Atkins of Montpelier and
Henry NJ. Kimball of Boston have been
spending a few days with their brother.
Geo. W. Kimball. previous to going to
camp W dlSOll lot llt summer.
Mrs. Walter Blake is staying some weeks
with her sister and father at their camp on
the shore of Lake Champlain.
\ Henry street cat recently brought a
live snake into the house. decidedly to the
discomfort of the family therein
+. L. Fish of Nergennes. formerly of
this place, will deliver the presidents adj
dress at the alumni meeting at the Yer
mont academy Wednesday afternoon of
next week.
The young people of the Uniyersalist
society gave supper and entertainment
Thursday evening at their vestry. and pre-
scented the drama entitled "The power of
song, in which the parts We're taken by
Mrs. c. b. Wheeler. Miss Wellington. Miss
Carrie Lamson, Miss Archer, Miss Eta
Labaree Mrs. Wood. Mr.. Huntoon. Mr..
Stowell, Mr.. Switzer and Mr.. Hopkins.
The public schools close this week. The
graduating class numbers seven The ex-
ercises take place at the opera house this
evening and will be followed by recep-
ton in banquet hall. Music will be fur
nished by Miss Nettie George. Miss McLe-
cd, W. X. Bennett, Carl Randall and Z. J.
Fluette.
Judge Read was counsel for Mrs. Helen
Fitton in her divorce case at Woodstock
last week
Children day was observed last SUNDAY
at the congregational, Baptist and Metho-
dist churches. There will he a children's
concert at the Universalist church next
Sunday evening at : o'clock.
DR.. and Mrs. c. F. Meacham and child
went to Ludlow Tuesday to live. DR.. Meacb
al ,fA3. u.
Mrs. Abbie Ball of Montague. Mass. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. f. NJ. Wilson.
F. NJ. Blake has lately taken fine pict
ure of the choir boys of Emmanuel church.
The choir is said to be one of the best in
this state.
Chas W. Butterfeld advertises his en-
tire stock of house and bedding plants
at auction, beginning at 3 p. NJ. next Thurs
day,
Flags were hung out at several places of
business last Monday in recognition of the
anniversary of the adoption of the national
colOrs.
II. b. Chaplin of Alstead has bought the
mail route and staging from Alstead to Bel
lows Falls, and contemplates some improve
ments in horses and stages.
F. H. Brown, William Walsh and j. H.
Hassett have bought paper mill at Charles
River, Mass, and will do business under
the name of the Waban paper company.
Mr.. Parker of Leeds, Mass. has been
spending a few days with his wife and
child at the home of Mrs. Parker parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. 5. Villas. Mr.. Parker
started Tuesday for Chicago and after
visit here Mrs. Parker and son will follow
him, making their home for the future in
Chicago.
Judge Tyler of BrattlebOro has given the
library valuable work called The war of
the rebellion; compilation of the official
records of the Union and Confederate
armies" About 40 volumes have been re-
ceived and Others will be added as they are
issued.
SAXTONS RIVER.