Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-07-12

The concern which will manufacture the
Bailey clothes reel at the Centcrvlle shop
will be known as the Brattleboro Clothes
Drier company.
Frank Turner'S promising two year old,
Ellen T., has been entered for the stake
races at the Breeders meeting at Rutland
and the state fair at Burlington.
O. l.. Miner suffered conclusion of the
brain and severe bruises yesterday morn
ing by the falling of hay fork in his barn,
but his condition probably is not serious.
The bailffs voted at their meeting Fri
day evening to place an incandescent cleo
trio light on Williams street near viii
liams's carriage shop and to put a gas post
on Linden street near the Retreat.
The ladies of the Unitarian society are
to hold their annual fair on the evening of
the 18th inst. Through the thoughtful
courtesy of the ladies of the Congregations
al society, cordially seconded by the trustees,
the fair will be held in the Congregational
chapel.
There was large attendance at the
meeting on the common Sunday afternoon,
which was addressed by Major d. w.
Whittle of East Mortified. The young
men who were advertised to speak failed to
appear, but the address of Major Whittle
was so practical and helpful that none went
away disappointed.
The Central Vermont railroad will run
a special excursion to Block Island Natur-
day, July 20. The eXcursionists will have
the privilege of returning the same day or
remaining at Block Island until Sunday.
This is the first opportunity to visit the
seaside at low rate, and large number
will doubtless join the excursion.
II. s. 1ossclyn has sold a building lot
on Forest street to Frank W. Nichols, who
will erect house thereon at once, similar
in design to that built on an adjoining lot
by II. F. Bruce. f. NJ Angler will build
house and barn on a lot near by which he
bought of Mr.. Josselyn. There are two
lots unsold on Mr. Josselyn's tract.
All over Vermont active preparations
are being made for the annual Knights
Templar conclave, to be held in Boston
August 20 to - inclusive. The grand
commandery of the state will 90 in body,
accompanied by Sherman Military band of
Burlington. Special attention will be Civ
en- from now on to the military feature Of
the order, so that there may be absolute
uniformity in the various maneuverings in
the parade.
The resignation of Lieut. Pearl T. Clapp
of the First Light Battery has been ac-
cepted and he is honorably discharged. 1t
will be remembered that Lieut.. Clapp left
town in the spring to open a sporting
goods store at Lebanon, y. H. An cleo
ton TO fill the vacancy will be held at the
armOry the night of the 23d at 1880. Gen.
j. J. Estey will preside. 1t is expected
that Sergeant II. d. Waterman or Sergeant
Frank Bailey will be elected to the lieu
tenancy.
DR.. 5. W. Hopkins, physician of prom
inence, who died in Lynn, Mass, recently
at the age of "a, was a native of Peacham
and while young man was employed here
in the Estey organ works. He studied
dentistry and practiced in Michigan. He
afterward engaged extensively in the lum-
Der business in that state, and then was
proprietor of a store at West Acton, Mass
At the age of 30 he entered the homuo-
pathic medical college at Boston, from
which he graduated, He had an extensive
practice in Lynn, and his death was caused
by oyerwork.
The death of Mrs. Margaret Bowler,
aged about 20, wife of Maurice Bowler,
took place Saturday at their South Main
caused much comment and rumors which
had no foundation in fact. Bartholomew
O'Riley, neighbor, who entered the house
in the afternoon, found Mrs. Bowler lying
dead upon the bed. Mr.. Bowler was about
the premises in very drunken condition,
and evidently had no realization of her
condition. DR.. Webster, the chairman Of
the board OF seectmen, was notified, and
he and Dr. Gale examined the body. Death
was undoubtedly caused from an apoplectic
shock. The funeral was held on Sunday
Mrs. BOwer's maiden name was Henchy.
and for many years she was a domestic
employed in the family of the late Dr.
Charles Chaplin Her first husband was
Thomas O'Connor, who died from the eff
fects of a sunstroke, while at work in the
hay field, about 1870
J. H. Chamberlain will sell his entire
livery property at public auction July Is
beginning at JAM. The sale is no doubt
the largest of the kind ever held in Yer
mont, including 1000 worth of horses
and livery goods. Thirty-live horses will
be sold, besides carriages and a large guam
tity of harness, blankets, whips, robes and
all kinds of horse goods. Each horse.
harness, and wagon will be sold by itself.
MI Chamberlain has bought an interest in
large sale stable in indianapolis and
will divide his time between the business
at that place and selling horses in the East.
During the years since Mr.. Chamberlain
began business in BrattleborO he has prov
en- himself a shrewd and able business man
and his warm-hearted personal qualities
have made him friends without number
The announcement of his change in bust
ness and his intention to leave Brattleboro
was surprise and was received with real
regret, but everybody will give him good
wishes for future success.
The adjourned annual meeting of the
Vermont Loan Il Trust company was
held at the Eastern office in Crosby block
Monday. Officers were chosen as follows:
President, F, j, Holman; vice president,
II. l.. Withheld of Grand Forks, North
Dakota; secretary, r. y. Sherman of Spo-
kane, Washington; treasurer, w. w.
Wilder of Grand Forks; assistant secretary,
{. b. Hopkins of Hinsdale, y. H.. finance
committee, G, b. Hopkins, II. /. Withheld
and 5. S. Titus of Grand Forks. Dr. II. ID.
HoltOn was last president of the company,
and declined reelection. +. j. Holman, his
successor, has been the successful manager
of the eastern Office several years. Mr..
Holman, who returned from Spokane re-
| Gently, will leave again for that city in a
few weeks, and will remain there several
months to assist Mr.. Sherman in handling
the cOmpany's business in Washington.
Mr.. Holman reports very favorable crop
prospects throughout the northwest, and a
feeling of encouragement among the peO-
pie there over the situation.
Post-office Inspector W. S. Willis was