Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-07-27
PUTNBY.



The concert in the Congregational
church Friday evening was, from must
cal standpoint, the gIandest success in
town within the memory of the writer, and
it was a financial success as well. Miss
Grace Parsons of Cambridgeport, who was
to appear as cometist, was unable to be
present. having received word from home
that she was to sail to Nova Scotia the
23rd, but the vacancy was amply supplied
by Una Winchester of Holyoke, who sang
"Sweet Marie in a very charming manner.
Miss Clara j. Burnette of Holyoke came
as a stranger to Putney audiences, but is
no longer such. Her beautiful playing and
captivating manner left an impression long
to be remembered, and won storms of APP
plause.
The selection by Miss Carrie Munger of
Woodstock was of an essentially different
character than that by Miss Burnette and
from its nature would not admit of so eN-
tensive a display of technique, nevertheless
it was admirably executed and bore evil
dence of some sterling musical qualities.
OF Mr.. Gorham nothing but praise can
be said His rich voice has captured many
audiences in this town and will do so just
as often as he appears His low tones have
broadened to noticeable extent during
the past year and their wonderfully sympa-
thetic quality especially adapted them to
the selections which he sang. Our own
local musicians are too well known to need
more criticisms suffice to say that they did
good work which was appreciated.
Death of Charles \. StoweH,
Charles A. Stowell, son of John w.
Stowell, died of tuberculosis of the bowels
I nd I'D
surprise to the people of Putney and all
feel a deep sense of personal loss as he
was one of the most prominent young
men in town. H. was born Dec. Is, 1864,
and had spent his whole life in Putney,
where by his thorough honesty, kindness
and affection which characterized his
every detail in life, had won host of
friends whose sincere sympathy goes out
to his bereaved wife and child, parents,
sister and other relatives. He was con-
nected with the Stowell manufacturing
company, where he won the respect OF the
employees, but since September his i'll
health had not permitted him to take any
active part in business. He was member
of the Masonic order, in which he took
deep interest, as did he also in the temper
ance cause. Funeral services were held
in the Methodist church at , o'clock p. NJ.
Thursday. Nj. John f. Russell officiating.
Oliver Adams of Holyoke, was at VIM.
Coles's over Sunday.
Mrs. c. c. Fisher, who has spent the
past winter in Buffalo, has returned.
Byron Brainard has bought out jewery
STORE in Chester, and will take possession
soon.
Rev. f. W. Sharp is spending his vaca-
tion with his family at Winthrop Beach,
Mass.
Mrs. r. c. Winchester and daughter
and Miss Clara j. Burnette returned to
Holyoke Monday.
There will be literary entertainment,
lawn party and ice cream supper at the
Baptist church next Friday evening.
II. II. Benson and wife of Concord,
Mass, are visiting at VIM. Robertson
Mr.. Benson is a brother to Mrs. Robertson.
Mrs. Mary V. Fisher and son Clare Of
San Jose, Cal, and Miss Ella Obenauer of
Middle Falls, n Y, are guests at G. l..
Pierce's.
Mrs. Ely of Springfield, Mass, and Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Coar and child of san
Francisco, Cal, all are visiting at VIM.
Johnson's.
Methodist church Sunday morning and
evening. Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered after the morning
service.
George Townshend lost a valuable horse
one day this week. He was driving over a
well in the hay field when the animal
broke through and received injuries that
necessitated his being killed.
The Democrats in town have been
notified to meet in the lower town hall
next Monday evening, July so, to elect
three delegates and three alternates to the
Windham county convention at Newfane
August /.
Emery Mason, who is 81 years, old fell
from the door steps last Thursday after
noon and sustains a severe injury to his
left hip, though no bones were broken as
was first feared AT this writing he is very