Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29

pltu udTDoSS bnOp unueT Jne pOSJ-OInCe
before it was Temodeled. He is a cousin
of Norman Knapp of this town.
George A. Bacon, former pupil of the
High school, who is well known in town,
having lived here for number of years,
is a member of the Common Council from
ward 7 in Springfield, Mass. He is also on
the joint standing committee on finance.
Mrs. Moore of Marlboro gave a very in
terestng account of her journey and the
proceedings at the w. G. r. U. conven-
tion held in st. Louis in November, at the
Congregational church Tuesday evening.
She was delegate from this part of the
STATE.
Sunday morning there was a slight fire
at Warren Halls house on Spring street.
The fire caught in the shed, but was ex-
tinguished without an alarm before much
damage was done. The loss was about
$25. Mr.. Hall burned his fingers quite
badly while quenching the flames.
The cantata, "Under the palms." which
was to have been given under the direction
of A. Parker OF Putney, has been given up,
owing to the ack of singers. The High
school pupils being so busy with their
studies were unable TO take part. Mr. and
Mrs. Parker returned to Putney Thursday.
Fifteen schoolmates of Hattie Knapp
gave her surprise party Saturday night,
IL being her 18th birthday anniversary. The
evening was spent with games and music.
Refreshments of cake and ice cream were
served. During the evening a gold pen
and manicure set were presented to her.
A woman from Broad Brook was driving
over High street when her horse became
suddenly unmanageable and started on a
"dead rum down High street hill. Near
Bellvlle's barber shop NJ. Major jumped
into the back part of the pung sleigh and
took the reins. One of the reins broke,
Ma or then turned the horse in al Ami
don's boarding house, thereby avoiding
serious accident
The older men bers of the Junior En-
deavor society were entertained at the par
sonage by Mrs. w. K. Renshaw Monday
evening from TO 9 o'clock. The evening
was spent with games and music, after
which nuts and candy were served. On
the Saturday afternoon previous the young
er portion of the society were given a so
cial by Mrs. Renshaw at the church YES
try and two hours were enjoyably spent
Mrs. George Hooker was taken very
suddenly with stroke of paralysis Mon
day morning. Mr.. Hooker on returning
| from the barn found her lying on the floor.
| He assisted her to a bed, physician was
summoned, and it was found that her right
side was completely paralyzed. 1t is
! feared that she may not recover Mrs.
| Hathorn, and Mrs. Hooker's eldest daugh-
ter, Mrs. Puffer of Athol, are caring for
! her.
Paul w. Farr, Is, son of Chauncey S.
Farr formerly of Hinsdale, but now a resi-
dent of Brghtwood, died Tuesday morning
of Bright's disease. Paul had never been
strong physically, having suffered from a
spinal trouble. He was fond of books and
study and would have graduated from the
High school with the class of 81 in the
scientific course. Besides a father and
stepmother he leaves an older brother,
Herman. The funeral was held at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon at the house.
The burial will be in Chesterfield, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fairs former home.
About 80 persons attended the Christian
Endeavor society social at Geo. Wrights
last Thursday evening. Mr.. Wright kind
ly furnished teams for a delightful straw
ride for all who wished to go. The first
of the evening was spent in a very social
manner, with vocal and instrumental mu-
sic and reading, after which an oyster sup
per was served by Mr. Wright. Then fol-
lowed more singing, pop corn and apples
After giving three cheers for Mr.. and Mrs.
Wright the company departed, declaring
that delightful evening had been spent
A recent number of the Family Herald
and Weekly Star contains portrait and
short sketch Of Alonzo II. Stewart, who is
a cousin OF c. b. Hopkins of this village,
and who is assistant doorkeeper of the
United States Senate at Washington. Mr..
Stewart plays an important part in the
counting of the electoral vote, and this ar
ticle gives very plain and interesting ac-
count of the process of counting the vote.
Mr.. Stewart succeeds to the duties formerly
performed by the venerable Doorkeeper
Bassett, whose name became so familiar to
the country in the accounts of proceedings
in the Senate.