Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-18
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CHESTER


Ira ii. Adams has been on the sick
list; also his son Samuel.
Ladd's orchestra has been engaged
four nights this week and three next.
Some weeks ago Mrs. Betsey Faulkner
Rice had the misfortune to break her
arm. E
Sanford Atwood has been confined to
his bed with sickness for about three
weeks.
The carpenters are at work on the
wood work finish inside of the library
building. M
Ed Farr Is clerking for Mr.. Bissell at
Bellows Falls in the grocery and provis-
Ion store.
George Hilton says that So couples were
In attendance at the masquerade ball at
Bartonsvllle last week Friday night.
The cost of labor on highway and
breaking roads the past year amounts to
&1235. 06; bridges and repairs to bridges,
$2041 81. g
A sleighride of few couples visited
the Ludlow house at Ludlow last Satur-
day. They say they were provided with
an excellent supper.
A leap year sleighride of good num-
Der of couples visited Downer's hotel
Tuesday, enjoying a dance in the even.
ing. Music was furnished by Ladd's
orchestra.
George H. Wal Iron is circulating a
petition asking for signatures for the
formation of u society for the prevention
of cruelty to animals; also distributing
humane literature in our schools.
The ladies of Chester are to give a
leap year ball at the Fullerton hall next
week Thursday evening and they ex-
tend a cordial invitation to all ladies to
be present with their gentlemen.
A beautiful display of northern lights
was seen last Saturday evening in the
north western sky. They lasted about
one hour and at distance on the hills
the snow presented blood red appear
ance.
j. Il Pollard has recently purcha sed
the jewelry and fancy goods stock of the
estate of WI. Hadley, deceased. We
understand he has employed a first-class
jeweler, who will soon be seen at the
bench.
A disgraceful SC ne was witnessed one
day the first Of the week. Two men
driving a pair Of horses on each team
loaded with heavy green logs, had them
on the run through part of the village.
Ii there is any law against such things
we would like to see it enforced.
At last we have it! Chester can boast
of person that has solved the grip
problem, she says: - felt the nicro-bee
when he flew into my mouth. know it
was, for was taken with the grip very
soon after" We shall expect dime
museum proprietor in town soon after he
sees this item.
IAN interesting bit of romance comes
from Atlanta. Ca, through Everett
Gould, formerly of this place whose
father is in that city: Hiram Leste, 125,
is supposed to be the Oldest man on
earth. Till his 1l5th year he had been
proof against. cupid's darts, when he
met Mrs. Mary Moseley, then shy
widow of II summers, and he has woOed
her with youthful persistency till finally
at the age of 81, she consented to become
his bride. The ceremony was performed
In AlanIa's largest theatre, which was
packed with an enthu .iastic audience at
Is cents head, the proceeds going to
start the couple on the journey through
life AT the wedding the groom grace
fully hobbled along with the aid IT q
cane, and the blushing bride carried an
ear-trumpet to enable her to hear all
minister's words. They are now starring
the country, making their first appear
ance in New Y ork.