Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-07

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every way probable that the principal
freight yards at this terminus of the Ches-
hire division will ultimately be at Cold
River The advantages to be thus gained
would be similar to those afforded by the
extensive East Fitchburg yards
One of the Fitchburg roads new Schc-
nectadv freight engines. which are the
largest engines on the road, says the Kecne
Sentinel, came up over the Cheshire diyis-
ion, last Thursday. The locomotive is
1O-wheeler and weighs 124,OO0 pounds.
The fre-boX is almost entirely above the
frame, and as the engine has a very large
boiler it makes the machine much taller
than locomotives of other styles. The top
of the cab is rounded, peculiarly, on this
account, and the stack is very short. The
road has several of these engines and they
are said to be great steamers and very pow
erful. They are fitted with all modern APP
planes. Two of these locomotives, Nos.
100 and POO are now running on the Ches-
hire division.
Word was received on Tuesday from
Washington that Edward \. Shuttleworth.
a graduate from Norwich university at the
term recently ended, had been appointed
second lieutenant in the 18th infantry,
United States army.
President Harrison will not make Bel
lows Falls regular visit at the time of his
trip to this state but it is expected that he
will pass through here on the 27th, on his
way from st. Johnsbury to Secretary Proc
tors home at Proctor
The driving of the artesian well on the
island. furnishing water for the new ma
al, Il, 1,as 1,,,r
rather long undertaking. 1t was drilled
1G4 feet into the solid rock before water
was struck i'm any abundance, and when that
depth was reached the drill suddenly
dropped about II inches, showing vein
of water of that depth and water in suffi-
cient quantity to more than till the siX-inch
size of the well. 1t is very pure water of
the finest quality, and although the drill
ing cost about Sl400 it will prove a good
Investment The Fall Mountain Paper
company has since driven a well to quite "A
depth through the sand in North Walpole
and secured good supply of water to fur
niSh their industries there.
Rev. G.. F. Chaplin of SaNtons River
preached at the congregational church last
Sunday in exchange with Rev Mr.. Full
lerton.
Wyman Flint IL Sons have rented an of
flee in the second story OF the building Oc-
cupied by BOsworth's drug store, and the
room they formerly occupied in the mills
being used for manufacturing purposes
Fred c. Atherton, a former well-known
business man of our village, now agent of
all the express companies centreing in Rut-
land, has begun the erection of a fine resi-
dence in that village. Many friends here
wish him much enjoyment in his pros
perity.
Quite large number of our citizens are
arranging to go to Bennington with the
crowd to the dedication.
Mary, daughter of the Rev. A. b. Das-
comb, is to open a kindergarten here next
month, and she has already secured a num-
Der of pupils from the best families. She
has been in attendance upon one of the
best schools for kindergarten work in the
country for the past year fitting herself
exclusively for this work, and our village
is fortunate in having the advantage of her
attainments a full outfit of implements
for the work is being bought and the school
will start off under very fatterng auspices.
The special train for the excursion to
Providence Island and return Monday.
will leave here at GAO A. NJ, and returning
will arrive here at S:2O p. NJ. The fare for
the round trip is SIPS children 10 cents.
Mrs NJ. l.. Bowers of Chicago. for many
years resident of this place, is in town
and will spend several weeks with her
friends here. 1t is her intention to settle
up her business here before returning to
Chicago. She advertises her houses, one
on Henry street and one on the Terrace, for
sale.
Rev. j. n. Emery, for several years pas
tor of the Universalist church here, but for
three years pastor of a church in Attleboro,
Mass, has received and accepted call TO
church in Bridgeport, Conn. Mr.. and
Mrs. Emery have many strong friends here
who extend congratulations and wish them
continued success.
The Bellows Falls club are to 90 on their
annual excursion Aug. ~. The trip will
take in Boston, Isle of Shoals, Portsmouth
and York Beach. Me. Sunday will be
spent at York Beach, and the party will
return OH Monday. The excursion will be
largely attended and will doubtless be as
pleasant as that of last summer, when the
club went to the White Mountains.
EX-Gov. and Mrs. Fanham of Bradford
were in town last week, guests of their
daughter, Mrs. E. &. Osgood
Miss Carrie Brown of Plymouth spent
Sunday with her friends here.
Frank Adams and family are at Sunapee.
Mrs. Geo. A. Brown and children return
ed to Everett, Mass, Monday.
Rev. c. Il. B. Dodge of the Baptist church
and his family, are taking a vacation at
their old home in Nova Scotia.
Bert Tyler who has been taking F. H..
Rabbits place during the illness of the
latter, spent Sunday in Montpelier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chase of Denver, Col, are
spending the summer with their daughter,
Mrs. Edward Kirkland.
Ira Adams of Willimantic, Conn, has
been taking few weeks vacation with
friends here, and with his parents in
Grafton.
Henry Billing, brother of the late John
Billing, died last week and was buried on
Tuesday, Rev. w. r. Baldwin officiating.
Mrs. j. II. Chapman and daughter are
spending two weeks at Sunapee.
Miss Jennie Richards of Holyoke, Mass,
spent Sunday in town.
Many friends regret to learn that Miss
Emma Morgan, for several years teacher
in our public schools, has resigned her po-
sition and will go to live with her father in
Canada
Roy Wheeler of Bethel is employed in
the division office.
Mrs. Linsley of Alstead, formerly we'll
liked clerk in the store of Geo. O. Guild,
L. IL. I'll