Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-06-12

Therefore first rank is an honor indeed
MISS Builum is, we believe, taking the classi
cal course and intends to enter Smith colee
| in the fall.
contrary to the usual custom, the select
men have appointed two tax collectors for tb
ensuing year; Charles j. O'Neil for the Nortl
Walpoie territory and Fred Prentiss re-ap
pointed for the remainder of the town. ri,
rate OF taxes is as follows:
N NoWh Tax, $l.25
Fire Preeinst % .ss L
Walpole Village District q,
No. School District q
The taxes will be rerdv The first of noU
week.
The recent heavy rains of the past week
have done considerable damage in this To-
cal1ty. In several places, the roads are badly
washed and the town will be at great ex
pense to repair them. 1t is estimated that
$40 will hardly cover the cost of necessary
repairs on DR.. Bellows hill. The culvert
near q. w. Russell's in Dis No. 4 is washed
out, and at B. II. Dwinell's on the river-road
more or less ruin has been wrought The
high water at the bridge which is reported
to have risen six feet, Wednesday night
alone, has, with the floating jam of logs
been an interesting sight, although some
iears nave been entertained for the safety of
was received here Thursday, owing to the
WASH out at Chester, snd there was con-
sequent delay in sending the mails sauth.
POMONA GRANGE MEETING
Wednesdays incessant rain seemed in no.
wise to dampen the ardor or quench the
spirit OF the enthusiastic grangers. From all
the ne1ghborlng towns they mustered, Mar
low, Acworth, Alstead, Gi!sum, Westmore-
land and Keene,whiie II enthusiasts droveup
rom Marlboro in one team. Dinner was
served to about 100, and an excellent dinner
1t was too, comprising all sorts of good things
and eliciting loudest praise from the lucky
partlclpators. There was beautiful display
OF flowers, the stage being lavishly decorated
with greens, potted plants and cut flowers,
the whole arrangement rejecting much
credit on the committee, j. A. Weber and
wife and Charles Parker Jr. A business
meeting was held in the morning, and in the
afternoon the program was carried out as
announced, other speakers being
appointed in place of those unavoidably de-
tanned The session opened with prayer by
Inc chaplain, Mr.: Beckley, and music by a
dress OF welcome, presented by the Master,
|: w. Ramsay, and responded to by E. E.
kugg of Keene. The question, What in
uence does a college education have upon
,he farmers boys touching their choice of
occupation, was discussed, and among the
rolunteer M speakers were Mr.. French of Gil
sum, Mr.. Hemmenway CT Marlboro, and Mr.
Fox OF Marlboro, also Messrs. Barnes,
Holmes and Prentiss of Walpole Grange
The recitations were listened to with pleas
ire. Master Burton Holmes giving the
Legend ofthe Organ Builder, and winning
great applause. The music, under the di,,
'ection of Mrs. G. H. Barnes was an attract
We feature Of the program, and added to the
OCCASION. The meeting closed with the
Memory Gems which were prolific of both in
crest and amusement. An invitation was
extended from the grange at Marlboro to
meet with them on Thursday next. June "
or Pomona meeting. Supper was served
o those who wished and the day was ended