Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19

f. w. Mcclure, assignee of the estate
of j. f. Townsend of West Dummerston,
will sell the contents of the store at auC-
ton at ? o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Alliance chocolate party" given by
Mrs. l.. d. Taylor Tuesday proved charm
ing occasion. The cosy rooms were bright
with flowers, and cards and general socia-
bility over the chocolate cups provided the
entertainment of the evening.
The street railroad company decided Sat
urday morning to discontinue the expert
ment of running its cars from the water
house switch to West Brattleboro without
conductors, because of protest from the
citizens of West Brattleboro.
The press comment on Mrs Pratt's
work in Nice this winter is as favorable as
could be wished. 1t is especially gratifying
to note with what cordially her return is
welcomed after an absence of two years,
and that her gain in artistic power and
finish is so handsomely recognized.
News was received this week of the
death of Solomon Jones, "a, of Tabor, Ia,
on Feb. 9, of heart disease. Mr. Jones
formerly lived in Dover, and was pro.
gressive farmer both there and in Tabor.
He was a great uncle of G. X Jones, f.
G. and Charles K. Crosby and Mrs. G. b.
Rice of Brattleboro. Several children sur
vive.
An Indian missionary concert was given
at the Baptist church Sunday night The
program consisted of solos by Mrs. Hub
bard, reading by Miss Brasor, singing by
male quartet, reading by Miss Butter
field, letter from the Indian mission field,
read by Miss Jessie Hawley, and an exer-
else by the primary department. The lat
ter was particularly interesting.
Planquette's OPERA Grip Van Winkle,"
was produced at the grand opera house in
Philadelphia for the second time in this
country last Monday evening. One of the
critics says: "Rip's interview with Hen
dirk Hudson and his crew in the second act
presents many departures from this scene
in rip Van Wrinkle" as usually played,
but was effective in setting, singing and
acting, and marked the elimination of the
evenings entertainment. Mr.. Schuster's
song was one of the features of this act de-
serving mention
Miss Anna Barrows of Boston will give
lecture upon bread making and meat
cooking, with some hints about pastry, at
Grange hall next Tuesday evening. Miss
Barrows comes here by invitation of the
state board of agriculture. The lecture is
free and everybody is invited to attend.
She is one of the editors of the American
Kitchen Magazine and teacher of domes-
tic science. She is accustomed to speak
before Chautauqua assemblies, farmers in
stitutes and clubs. 1t is suggested that
housewives may find note books and pen
ellis of use on the occasion.
The Hunt memorial committee of New
York city has accepted the model present
ed by d. c, French and Bruce Pierce for
the monument to the late Richard NJ
Hunt, the eminent architect who was ma
tive of Brattleboro. The park commits
sioners will be asked to accept it and to al
low it to be placed against the Central
park wall near the Metropolitan Museum.
Ten art societies have co0perated in ar.
ranging for the monument A model of
the monument is now on exhibition in
New York. The, architectural setting is
by Mr.. Price. The free sculpture contrib
uted by Mr.. French will consist mainly of
two allegorical statutes, and the bust.
larger than life, of Mr.. Hunt.
The Farmers d Mechanics exchange
held meeting in Grange hall Saturday af-
ternoon to consider the question of re0r-
ganizing. A large number were present
but no important business was transacted
beyond the appointment of a committee 10
formulate plans by which a reorganization
may be effected and to report at a meeting
to be held the 9th. The committee ap-
pointed were S. b. Emerson, George f.
Crowell, T. j. B. Cudworth, d. Good
enough, w. E. Banks, W. II. Bracket, A,
W. Stowe, o. T. Ware, II. K. Chamber
lain, DR.. j. W. Gregg, P. S. Eames, man
ager Harlow and the five directors. The
matter of the formation of a COMPANY To
buy the building was brought up but was
not discussed at much length. 1t is prob.
able, however, that such company will
be formed.
f. A. Bodies of Bellows Falls, j. II.
Merritield of Willamsville and j. w. Mel
endy of South Londonderry, commission
ers appointed by the court of insolvency
10 decide as to the validity of two mort
cages held by Mrs. Balestier against her
son, Beatty Balestier insolvent debtor
MED their report Saturday with the Judge
OF the court of insolvency. They find
that Balestier was insolvent when the
mortgages were given, that Mrs. Balestier
mad reasonable cause 20 believe him insol-
vent and that the mortgages were not given
in the usual and ordinary course of bust
ness. They therefore decide that, as the
mortgages were given within four months |
OF the filing of the petition in insolvency.
they are void as against the assignee. The |
property named in the mortgages will be |
sold by auction and the proceeds distribu- |
ted among the creditors unless an appeal !
from the decision of the commissioners is |
taken.
The board of trade held its first meeting
at the Peoples bank Friday afternoon to
liX the time for the monthly meetings and
TO appoint standing committees. The meet
Ing was largely attended and was presided
over by President Crosby. 1t was decided
70 hold meetings at 4 p. NJ, the second
Friday of each month, seven members to
quorum. The following
committees were appointed: Manufactures.
). b. Emerson, F, l.. Hunt, l.. F. Adams:
rade and commerce, George L. Durham.
,. W. Harlow, f. E. Perry; finance and
membership, G. w. Richardson, John C.
Dewitt, j. l.. Stockwell; insurance, T. j.
;. Cudworth, John Calvin, George C.
Averill; water, telephone and light, II. p.
Nellman, Charles A. Harris, j. K. Mellen:
treet and highways, H: D. Holton, E. L.
Waterman, G. w. Pierce; railroads, C. w.
Durham, G. r. Crosby, j. G. Estey; real
state and taxation, George b. Hit, F. X.
1arrows, II. l.. Emerson; entertainment,
\. l. Hawley, G. w. Hooker, j. II. Estey.
10 other important business was transact
d and the meeting adjourned to Tuesday
vening.
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