Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-12
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week al the reunion OF the Boston society
of Nermonters, and at the state dairy
mems meetings in Burlington.
A contest between six pool players of
/ Putney and six local players occurs to-mor-
Arow at Knights pool room, the losers to
furnish supper for the whole party.
A. NJ. Mcdonald has made application
for patent on an attachment to a sewing
machine. 1t will be remember that Mr..
Mcdonald invented a coat hanger on which
there was a large sale.
Col. II. +. Taylor's smile is a little
broader, and the grasp of his hand little
tighter as he greets his friends this week.
Being a grandpa seems to make him renew
his youth. Further particulars in the
column of births.
The officers of Dennis Rebekah lodge
were installed last Tuesday evening by
District Deputy G. f. Sturgis, assisted by
five lady past grands. The occasion was a
very enjoyable one and a large number
were in attendance.
Miss Ray Osgood gave whist party of
four tables on Wednesday evening in honor
of her friend, Miss May Frail, who returned
to her home in Hopknton, Mass, the fol-
lowing day. Refreshments were served,
and prizes were awarded as follows: La
dies prizes Miss May Frail first, Miss
Emma Gregg, second; gentlemen Lewis
Gregg, first, Clarence Stickney, second.
G. A. Billings of Hatfield, Mass, Suffer
Brothers buyer and representative, was in
town Wednesday and Thursday. Wednes-
day afternoon he went up to look at some
of the Walpole tobacco, which he says is
of very good quality. He is waiting to see
how the situation develops, and is making
no purchases. The firm will, however,
undoubtedly be in the market in due sea-
son for portion of last years crop.
The Keene Sentinel says "The town of
\Brattleboro figures the cost of macadam
seven inches thick, put down with its
steam roller, at only 81 cents yard. Evil
IDENTIFY this includes no grading or under
draining. Their steam roller, which cost
$4,000, is likely to pay for itself in a short
time in the saving which it makes on this
work. In other words Brattleboro gets
just so many rods more of good roads every
year than it would with our inferior horse
roller
II. O. Cooldge's family have been hav-
ing a serious time with sickness. The
three children have been attacked from
three to four times each with diphtheletic
sore throat. Two of them have recovered
and are now at the home of their aunt,
Mrs Moran. The other child is mprov-
ing. Mrs Cool lge has been critically i'll
with a similar attack, but is now recover
ing. 1t is thought that the outbreak was
caused by sewer gas, which escaped in
consequence of defective plumbing,
The Episcopal sociable held at Red
Mems Hall Tuesday evening was the most
delightful of the season, and there was
good attendance. There was singing by
ma quartet, Messrs. Brasor, Childs, Reed
and Lamb, piano solo by Mrs. Sherwin, a
selection by the High school banjo and
guitar club, and farce in which the roles
were capitally taken by Mrs. w. II. Childs,
Mrs. F. n. Whitney, Miss Ethel Brown,
Miss Webster and Miss Carpenter. Re
freshments were served during the evening.
The following officers were installed at
the regular meeting of Col. John 5. Tyler
camp, Sons of Veterans, at Grand Army
hall last Friday evening: Captain, w. IL.
Mead; first lieutenant, W. G. Bal ey: sec
Ond lieutenant, w. l.. Warren; chaplain,
Geo. Miller; first sergeant, a. c. Trendell;
quartermaster sergeant, A. l.. Harris; col
or sergeant, Judson Stafford; sergeant of
guard, a. |. Howe: corporal of guard, A.
E. Taylor; camp guard, Wells Bardwell:
picket guard, II. f. Fisher; camp council,
Geo. F. Root, Geo. Miller, F. p. Thomp-
son.
The annual meeting of the Unitarian So
ciety was held in Wells hall Tuesday even
ing. The company present had family
supper together, after which the meeting
was formally called to order and j. ID.
Horne was made chairman. The treas
urer's report showed very satisfactory
condition of the finances during the wear.
On proceeding to the election of officers
James Dalton was chosen clerk and collec-
tor, E. f. Stratton treasurer, 5. f. Law
ton, j. d. Horne, f. A. Tyler prudential
committee; Mrs j. NJ. Tyler, Mrs. O. d.
EsterbrOok, Mrs. O. A. Marshall. W. II.
Minor, charitable committee. The usual
missionary and social committees, and
list of ushers were also chosen.
Many people will learn with regret that
the women in charge of the Woman's
Educational and Industrial union" have
decided to give up the work and close the
room in Ryther building Feb. l. The
union has been very useful in helping
women to help themselves and its efforts
have commanded the confidence and good
will OF the community, but the stringency
OF the times has been seriously felt, com
pelling the reluctant decision to close the
room. AS means of raising money to
meet the liabilities so far as possible,
supper and sale, with other entertainment.
is to be held at the Congregational chapel
next Wednesday evening. There will be
special effort to make the evening attrac-
tive, and the women hope the public will
once more show their interest and approv-
al by large attendance and liberal pa
tronage.
The week of prayer has been observed
as this week by the local churches. A I'M
ion service was held on Sunday evening at
the Baptist church. in charge of Rev. A. j.
HouSh, which was was well attended, but
during the week separate meetings have
been held. At the Methodist church a
service has been held each evening. The
first weekday service at the Baptist church
was on Tuesday evening, the Endeavor So
clety having charge, meetings following on
each succeeding evening. The Congrega-
tional church held district meetings in the
schoolhOuses in No. 6, the Waite district
and Centreville, with prayer meetings at
the chapel on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings. Tonight, in the church, occurs
the annual church meeting, when the us
ual reports and business will be followed
by addresses, among them one by Dea. c.
f. Thompson on the history of the church.
and another by Rev. c. O. Day on the out
look for the future.
"The Voodoo," which scored such a sue
cess here last season and annnars hare co.