Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-02-12

VI cterdHs ana LadleS Ala society
who have their hall in the Union block
In this block is located the office of Col
IL. 0. Bixby-headquarters of the VT
Div. of 5. of V. Geo. Washington
lodge No. 81, +. & A. NJ, has mem
bership of about 60. The Masoni
hall is located in the second story o
the Hatch block, whose commodiou
rooms are neatly fitted and furnished
in fact the prettiest home OF any Ma
sonic body in the district.
Hotels.
Prior to 1854 there were two hotel.
here. Both buildings were purchased
IN that year and moved on to the same
lot, but the next year both were de-
stroyed by fire. In 1856 the Hotel Co
was formed and the Orange Co. hote
was built. 1t is situated on the corner
of Main and Maple sts., overlooking
the north park and has accommodations
for 100 guests. With good hunting
and fishing in the immediate vicinity,
and with plenty Of fresh fruit, yegeta-
bles, milk, ETC., from the "Overlook
Farm owned by the host, +. ID.
Barnes, there is no better place to spend
summer or vacation than at the Or
ange County Hotel.
The American House on Main ST.
has accommodations for % guests, own
ed and managed by Ira Hood.
Healthfulness.
Too much cannot be said of the
healthfulness OF this village and its con-
sequent advantages as permanent
home
Vital statistics teach that one halt of
generation dies before reaching the
age Of seven years. The records of
this town show that during the past
five years the births number about $50,
while in the same time only six child
rem under seven years OF age died.
During the same period there occurred
two deaths OF persons over go years of
age, and nineteen over so years OF age.
These facts speak volumes. There is
no malaria, no hay fever, and there has
not been an epidemic for more than
thirty years.
For the protection of the people a.
gainst fire the town has well equip
ped fire department.
First National Bank.
The First National Bank OF Chelsea,
VT, was organized in 1873 with cap
tai of 800, 900 The Bank building
8 on Main ST., and has been occupied
IS banking house since 1927. The
present officers are Aaron n. King,
Pres. John b. Bacon. Vice Pres. G..
). Emery, Cashier. The deposits are
lbout $50, 900. The present capital is
1000 with surplus aud profits over
&c. 900.
Business Firms.
II there is one thing that will inn
,ress one more than the longevity of
he inhabitants it is the healthy" COM
nercial life OF Chelsea. There has
Tot b en- a business failure
n forty five ye ars. The ma
ority of the business men of the place
ave begun without capital, as clerks
q the establishments they now own.
TOWNSEND & DICKINSON are located
D the Bacon block on North Park st.
here has been store in this block
yer since its erection in 1900 when it
ias known as the ssDana" store, il
aving been built and the business es-
.blished By Josiah Dana. .Jno. b.
aeon, Esq, began business here 10
84S, and W. Z. Townshend entered
is employ as clerk in 1867, and con-
nued as such until 1875 when he be- 0
anne partner under the firm name of
B. Bacon & Co. They continued a
business until 1886 when the interest D
Mr.. Bacon was purchased by Chas. !
!. Dickinson and the present firm es-
lblished. They have a general coun- a
Y store and do large business. ,
Mr. Townsend is postmaster, the Of q
ce being located iu the block. Dir. o
dickinson is town clerk.
The Western Union Telegraph Office l'
the next building east of the Bacon .