Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23

mill at South Newfane will be closed for
grinding until the ice thsws from the dam.
The last dance of the series will he given
this, Friday, evening.
The donation party appointed for last
evening at the Methodist vestry, for the
benefit of Rev. j. A. Steele, has been post
poned to Thursday evening Of next week.
WILMINGTON.
Installation of G. A. r. and w. r. C.
Oficers---John Rice Robbed---Capture
of the Thleves---Death of Joshua Cole
man---Various Items
The w. G. T. U. meet with Mrs. II l..
Fox this, Friday, afternoon.
Merchant Spencer has bought horse
David Harvey and George Miller hailing
from Chenaugo county, n. y, enjoyed
Uncle John Rice's hospitality on Tuesday
night. When they left on Wednesday
morning they desired to retain a memento
If the occasion and accordingly managed to
obtain the contents of Mr. Rice's pocket
book, about Sl5 in cash. A whip was also
puroined. When the theft was discovered
Mr. Rice Immediately came to the village
and telephoned in different directions.
Fortunately the thieves were found in
Jacksonville and we're arrested a mile or
two from that place by Sheriff Roberts after
"A somewhat exciting cha'e. Sheriff kidder
was notified. who, with + A. Willard, jr.
went to jackson Vile aud brought them 10
this place The money was found in the
sleigh and was duly returned to the right
ful owner. The prisoners we're brought
before Justice \. w Rice. : y Davenport
prosecuting attorney. They plead guilty
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under so bonds, aud given until s o'clock
Thursday morning to procure bail.
Mrs jackson, evangelist, closed her la
hors ON sunday evening last. Quite a
number have heroine converted under her
efforts, and seven were baptized at the Bap
tlst church Sunday morning. uniting with
the church.
A series Of revival meetings il being
held at the Methodist church aud will con
tinue next week Rev Mr. Harris Of Jack
sonville, and Mr. Fairbanks Of Nottingham,
have assisted Rev Mr. Tucker in conduct
ing the exercises, which have been Of an
interesting character
Mr. Joshua Coleman died Friday evening
at - o'clock. His primary alment was
heart disease which developed INTO pneu
monia causing his death Mr. Coleman
was born in Nottingham April II, 1926
He had two brothers and five sisters, those
who now remain being Mrs. Joel Graves.
Mrs Esther Smith and Mrs Chas b. Ware.
When three years Of age Mr. Coleman
moved to this town, and has lived here con
tiuually since that time. He has followed
the occupation Of farmer and WAS an in
dustrious, honorable citizen, enjoying the
respect and confidence of friends and neigh
0 10 ia IN "a hnm ha "a
married about - years ago The funeral
was attended from his late residence on
Monday, Rev Mr.. Spencer officiating. The
burial was at Marlboro in Warren GENE
terry.
The installation Of the officers of the
Grand Army post and Relief corps occurred
Monday evening at their hall The post
officers were installed hy Past Commander
George j. Bond, and the corps officers 10y
Mrs Rhoda j. Johnson, past president.
The installation ceremonies were impress
sively performed. after which refreshments
were served. 4 number Of vocal selections
were given under the direction Of Prof.
| King, and the orchestra of four pieces-B.
| l.. johnson. A NJ johnson, +. a. Willard
| ir., and Orrin r. Buell. gave several excel
lent selections. Appropriate remarks were
made 10y the commander elect, Comrade,
| j. NJ. Bassett, J. II. Stowe, Geo, j Bond
| h. l.. johnson, Geo. f Haynes, n. NJ Has
| kell and by Mrs Polly VI. Ballou and other
members. Prof. King. +. A. Willard, jr.
/ Orrin X Buell. and others also made suitable
responses. There was a good attendance
and the evenings exercises were of the
/ most pleasing and satisfactory character
| In addition to the list of officers previously
/ given. these appointments were announced
/ Adjutant, A. NJ. johnson; sergeant ma jor
| Il. l.. Johnson; quartermaster, j. NJ. Bias
sett Secretary Of the Relief corps, Mrs
Nellie Z. Leonard assistant conductor
( Miss Myra Titus; assistant guard, Mis-,
Alice Jolhvett An effort will be made u
create an interest in the project of building
"A memorial hall, and the matter will be dis
/ cussed at the next meeting which occur
on Feb %.
An entertainment by the STAIRS of Smyr
ma, y. Y, will he given Feb % at Vermont
/ House hall for the benefit of the Crane
Army post.
The annual village meeting occurs this
/ Friday evening.
The services at the Universalist church
| last SUNDAY were much enjoyed by all pres
ent and great pleasure was manifested in
( the new place Of worship. The enthusiasm
of the worshpperS was expressed in the
| spirit Of the text of the afternoon sermon
/ 81 was glad when they said unto me, let III
20 into the house Of the Lord Both PEG
/ pie and pastor feel greatly encouraged to 70
on in the work of mans ennoblement AL
members Of the society are asked TO remem
her the meeting to be held at the church OF
/ Saturday evening Of next week at : o'clock
to hear the report of the committee of re
I pairs and take action upon it.
The subject of the afternoon sermon al
/ the Universalist church next Sunday vii
/ he who is a Christian Z" Nesper service
at : p. Nj; theme, divine and human for
giveness.
Rev and Mrs + w. Pierce observed the
/ 18th anniversary of their marriage las
week Thursday evening Members Of the
society, a party OF 20, spent the evening
with them very happily. leaving their hosts
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