Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-08
WALPOLE.


Several from here attended "1492' at
Bellows Falls last Thursday evening.
II. G. Chandler has lately purchased
horse of Mr.. Olden of Westminster, VT.
Russell Graves has recently put in
drain from his barn, using about 240 feet
of tile.
The date for the closing ball at the dane
ing school is announced for Thursday even
ing, January 30.
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Mrs. Mary Miller left Wednesday to
spend the winter in Lowell. Mass, with
her niece, Mrs. Alfred Clark.
Clifford Kinds advertises potted roses
and pinks for sale at his greenhouse at
very reasonable prices.
Fred S. Weymouth has been home the
past week from Orange, Mass, returning to
work Monday morning.
It is rumored that leap year ball is in
prospect for next week. Particulars given
in Saturdays issue
Mr.. and Mrs w. G. Stevens from Chi
cago, Ill.,, are spending few weeks with
her sister, Mrs. John w. Graves.
Mrs. Lucy Schultz is home from Sum
nit, n. j., and Mrs. William Hall from a
two weeks visit in Leominster, Mass.
We are glad to learn that Miss Lou
Fisher is improving somewhat and is IL
tempting to walk with the aid OF crutches.
Bertha Hubbard left the first of the week
for Worcester, Mass, where she will live
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mis-, lately removed from town.
There will be a sociable and entertain
ment at the Congregational church We'd
nesday evening, January 10 supper served
at $50. All are cordially invited
d. G. Clark has recently sold part of
the Ward knowlton farm to Cassius Far
mer, who with his family have already
taken possession.
AS E. f. Rugg, deputy from Keenc,
was unable to be present Tuesday evening,
the installation of officers in Walpoe
grange has been postponed until the even
ing Of January p.
The week of prayer is being observed
pthis week in the Congregational church
with services each evening except Wednes-
day and Saturday. when they will be held
at $50 p. NJ.
Mrs. Alton Gile, who has been in town
since Thanksgiving, left Wednesday to
spend few days with her sister in Keene,
and from there will return to her home in
Plymouth, N. II.
We are informed that Miss Amy W.
Jennings has been induced to part with
her valuable real estate on Carpenters hill
for the consideration of $780, Curtis
Britton Of keene was the purchaser.
Miss Ola Hubbard, teacher in the inter-
mediate grade, has offered prize to her
pupils for the best defamation given by any
one of them. The contest to take place
five or six weeks hence, the exact date not
yet decided.
The annual meeting Of the Unitarian
society was held Monday afternoon and
the officers for the ensuing year were
chosen as follows: Clerk, j. w. Hayward ;
treasurer, DR.. A. P Richardson; collector,
George Z. Porter; committee, I. n. Hast
ings, W. w. Porter, George Williams, Jr.
O. j. Butterfeld has been obliged to
suspend work at his steam mill, as no. sup
plies can be drawn until the snow comes.
This necessitates shutting down work at
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comes from Mr.. Butterfeld's MILL
Prof +. w. Morse from Durham col
lege will lecture in the town hall Tuesday
evening, January II; subject chemical
/ Fertilizers" This is the first lecture in
the course to be given here this winter UNI
der the auspices of Walpole grange and it
is hoped there will be good attendance.
The lecture commences at 7.45. Season
tickets for the course Of six lectures, 80
cents; single tickets, 10 cents.
All are invited to attend the first lyceum
of the Walpole graded school on Friday
evening, January 10, at s o'clock in the
high school rooms. a question Of general
interest will be discussed and it is hoped
that there will be many volunteers. The
remainder Of the time will be given to reel
tations, etc, by the pupils. Come and
ensure success by your assistance.
At the meeting of the Congregational
church and society held this week, the fol-
lowing officers were appointed for the com
ing year: Committee. c. f. Sparhawk, c.
Ii. Barnes. c. c. Davis collector and
treasurer, Co E. Sparhawk; clerk, C. II.
4 Barnes. Various reports of the church
and society were read 1921 have been ex-
Pohucu III repairs OH IIle parsonage the
past year, 500 being the gift of w. G.
Barnett.
The high school and alumni will present at
the town hall on Thursday evening, January
10, "The Jacobite," drama in two acts,
and the farce, ''None SO deaf as those who
won't hear" The plays are well recon-
mended and "The Jacobite" should prove
of especial interest as it was given here in
1855 by the cast of characters given below
which includes also the cast of characters
for 1896.
1.-THE JACOBITE.r
1855 Sir Richard Wroughton, 1896.
Alfred Hosmer l.. f. Sherwin
Major Murray,
Henry E. Rowland Frank Gibson
John Duck,
Waldo f. Hayward j. w. Hayward, Jr.
Corporal,
Thomas kittredge Arthur Davis
samuel klttredge Michael Driscoll
Lady Somerfoid,
Miss Louisa Hayward Louisa HAYWARD
Widow PottIe,
Louisa NJ. Alcott Mary E. MAYNARD
Pattie Pottle,
Annie b. Alcott Mrs. Mary Hastings
| NONE so DEAF AS THOSE WHO WON'T HEAR"
Singleton Coddle, Michael Driscoll
/ Washington Whitwell, Arthur Davis
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