Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03

Many pranks were played by the Hal
lowe'en sprites, gates being removed, signs |
changed etc.
A hulled corn business is being estab- |
lished in the building near the south end !
of the Elm street bridge.
Only five persons from here Joined the
excursion to New York Wednesday morn
ing, and six yesterday morning.
John Orion has charge of the work of
moving a barn from Miss Sawyers place
on North Main street to Vernon street.
There will be dance in Red Mems hall
next Wednesday evening, under the au-
spices of the Knights and Ladies Of
Honor
A delegation from the local Epworth
league attended the convention of the
Cheshire county circuit at Hinsdale last
evening.
John Vivicr of Marlboro, who sustained
iniuries by driving off a bridge at West
Brattlcboro, has given notice of his inten-
ton to bring suit against the town.
The ladies of the Episcopal society met
at the rectory this week to arrange for the
winter series of sociables, the first of
which will probably be held week after
next
a gun bought for Mrs. George W. Baker
for coon hunting has been on exhibition
at II. NJ. Woods. 1t is one of the DAILY
hammeress pattern and is a thing of beau
ty. Its weight is only IA pounds and it
cost Sl2j.
Miss Jessie Gregg pleasantly entertain
ed party of about 30 friends on Tuesday
evening. Cards entertained the company.
though various other diversions were in
troduced. The "peanut walk proved es-
pecially entertaining; Miss Marion Adams
bore off the hOnors for steady nerves and
hand.
w. Hurd a Vernon boy, had narrow
escape on Grove street While riding his
bicycle a bull dog rushed upon him. In
attempting to get away from the dog young
Hurd ran into A. W. Stoves horse and was
thrown. The horse stepped upon him and
tore the coat from his shoulder, but only
injured him slightly. The wheel was par
italy wrecked.
\ matched race between the stations
Westmont, owned by y. p. Wheeler of
White River Junction. and Freestone. own
ed by II. Durham of South Royalton, was
trottcd yesterday on the new half-mile
track at South Royalton. The race was
spirited, both horses being in good condi-
U
heats, and showed an ability TO trot in 2:3O
or better. Freestone was formerly stabbed
on the Valley fair grounds, and his owner.
| Mr.. Burnham, is well known here.
A mysterious case of house breaking has
come to light this week MI and Mrs. II.
| c. French went Saturday night to Jamai-
ca for a visit, returning Tuesday. Mr.
| French soon discovered that his valuable
| rifle, worth 500, and shot gun, valued at
| SO, had been stolen. The doors were
| found fastened as when they went away,
and there were no signs anywhere of a
| forcibl4 entrance. There is no clue to the
| thief or thieves. Nothing aside from the
! firearms is missed.
Bratteboro musical people who have
| found so much satisfaction in the playing
of Mr.. Giese will be interested in the fol
! lowing from the Boston Globe: Fritz
Giese, the well-known 'cellist, has Just re
! turned from Holland, where he has been
| on four months visit to his parents
! During that time several flatterng offers
were made to him. one being from the
! Berlin Philharmonic orchestra. He has,
! however, decided to remain in America.
and is now considering some fine induce
ments from New York, and possibly may
! become one of the resident artists of that
! city, under contract with Max Bachert of
| New York
Attention of those of our townspeople
who are interested in the public schools is
called again to the free lecture on drawing,
| To which reference has already been made.
Mr. Henry T. Bailey Of North Scituate,
Mass, state supervisor of drawing for
Massachusetts, will speak on Monday
evening, Nov. 20, at the town hall, having
! for his subject 1.-The place and power of
! drawing in public instruction" This lect
ure is for the public. and on the afternoon
of the same day, at the High school build
! ing, Mr.. Bailey will address the teachers
on The object to be attained by teaching
| drawing in the public schools At this,
all teachers of this and of surrounding
towns are urged TO be present.
! The Washburne Crosby company Of
! Minneapolis have leased the Croker, Fisk
! Il Company mills, in that city. Crosby ~
| Co. are still the New England agents for
! these mills, as well as for the famous Gold
Medal brand manufactured by the Wash
| burne Crosby company. This milling con-
Germ has a capacity of about 1000 barrels
day. In this connection the following
Chicago dispatch in the New York Times
of Wednesday is of interest: "The first
| OihNldl announcement VI w OIlu FdlT Ill
| plomas on flour has been made. The flour
manufactured by Washburne Crosby Co.,
in the great Washburne Flour Mills,
Minneapolis, was awarded medal by the
Worlds Fair judges. The committee re-
ports the flour strong and pure, and entities
it to rank as first-class patent flour for
| family and bakers use"
The three-day session of the ministerial
association and Epworth league convention
at White River junction closed yesterday
| The report of the committee on the revision
of the constitution changes the name from
the Springfield to the Montpelier district
A paper prepared by c. f. Westgate of
Bratteboro, on "Epworth and duty to his
| pastor" was read by Miss Mile Martin of
! White River junction. Papers were also
read by Rev c. f. Partridge formerly of
| this county, and by Rev. James Diverty of
Bellows Falls. These officers were chosen:
| President, c. +. Westgate of Brattleboro;
corresponding secretary, Miss Marvin Alb
bott of White River Junction; treasurer
! Warren Goodwin of Bradford; executive
committee, Rev. l.. l.. Beeman, eX-ofiicio
Mrs. o. b. Clapp of Woodstock, Dr. A. c.
Bailey Of West Randolph, Charles F.
Meacham of Ludlow; vice presidents, l..
p. Tucker of Bradford; Rev. Charles f.
Partridge of Brownsville, Joseph Nara
more of Union Village, Rev. N. f. Benja-