Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-19
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
w. j. Eaton is i'll with the grip.
Edward Thayer of Minneapolis, Mimi.
visiting his brother d. NJ Thavpr

Miss Mary Powers, the teacher in the
boys division of the eighth grade is i'll and
the school is closed for a few days.
Ambrose Busby fell on the ice Sunday
and cut deep cash in his hip, necessitat-
ing the taking of several stitches by Dr..
Kirkland.
Dan Campbell, who has been at home
from Tufts college several weeks on ac-
count of severe trouble with his eyes, has
returned to Boston.
The Canadian jubilee singers of Hamil-
ton, Ont, will give concert here July 6,
under the auspices of the young mems
Bible class of the Methodist church.
Mrs. Conway, accompanied by Miss Syl-
vester, has been visiting the New York
markets and will soon have ready for sale
spring millinery goods of the latest styles
The box party given by the Daughters
of Rebekah recently was so great success
that they give another this evening The
early part of the evening will be given to
whist.
Thursday afternoon and evening the la
dies society of the Universalist church
held their fortnightly meeting, with sup
per served by Mrs. j. F. Moore and Mrs
Hiram King.
.
+. O'Brien were in Westminster Wednes-
day evening to take part in a concert given
under the auspices of Prof. Chapman's
singing school.
Local talent from Walpole will give the
play, "Esmeralda," in the opera house Fri
day, March 20. The same company re-
Gently gave their play in Walpole with
great success.
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dies union of the Congregational church
was held last evening, with supper served
by Mrs. Illdreh, Mrs. Finay, Mrs. Bar
Der, Mrs. Slate and Mrs. Cass
Mrs. Gates Hadley is spending a two
weeks vacation in New York, combining
business and pleasure. During her alb
sence her millinery rooms are presided over
by her cousin from Walpole.
Misses Alice jackson and Myrtle Newell,
n. G. Williams, w. c. Smith, Miss Hayes.
Miss Osgood and Col Osgood attended the
annual reception of the senior class at Yer
mont Academy Tuesday evening
The Womans Relief corps hold sale
of aprons and fancy articles this evening
A clam chowder supper at 6 O'Clock is
one Of the chief attractions. As the corps
always make good use of their funds, it is
-
ths venture.
Karl Lindstrom goes to state prison for
year on the penalty of his offence in de-
stroying clothing at Chas. Lindergs in
January. He was indicted for malicious
mischief" and was convicted and SEN
fenced by the county court yesterday The
man is 4 Finn.
Dame rumor has it that change is con-
lot in, ha
hotei, and there seems to be basis for her
story this time. A prominent business
man of this place and one from Boston
have under discussion the leasing of the
house for term of years.
Four stenographers have been added to
the usual force in the office of the Vermont
Farm Machine company, making a force
of eight. There are eight other employees
in the office making the entire Office force
1G. This gives little idea of the large
amount of business the company must do.
NJ. D. Jackson, who has been confined
to the house by an attack of grip, was able
to be at his store again Wednesday. His
absence from business has prevented his
getting all his goods in place as soon as
he hoped, but he already has a goodly ar
ray of them in his window and show cases.
minister street and the square, is soon to
be heated by hot water This block is oc-
cupied on the ground floor and basement
by j, F. Pierce's drug store, on the second
floor by the offices of Wyman Flint d
Sons, and DR.. G.. II. Gorham and the hall
on the third floor by the New England Or
der of Protection and Sons of Temper
ance.
A letter published in Wednesdays Times
gives interesting statistics regarding our
town schools, of which we copy few. In
1896, the average attendance per day was
SIS. There were 1916 children in the
public schools. 1t is estimated that in
1896 % more children were schooled than
in 1894, for an expenditure of only $11. 43
more than in 1894. The cost per pupil
per year, is S15. 1t would appear from
the above that our schools were supervised
in wise manner, by wise men.
The well-known hardware firm of Eaton
d Norwood has dissolved partnership.
blr. Eaton sells his share to A. l.. Field of
Whitman, Mass. Mr.. Field, until 1894,
was for several years bOokkeeper for l.. G..
and c. L. Howard Since that time he
has been in the same business in Whitman.
The firm of Eaton IL Norwood has been
in existence over six years, and has
done business in manly, straightforward
way, which has won for them hosts of
friends. We trust the new management
will be as successful as the old.
The Ancient Order of Hbernians made
a very creditable showing on St. Patrick's
day. Their parade in the afternoon in
cluded the principal streets in this village
and North Wapole. Music was furnish
ed by the American band from Claremont
and the HibeTnian drum corps. In the
evening the play, "My Geraldine" was
presented by local talent before a house
crowded to its utmost. The leading parts
were taken by Misses Alice Flavin and
Kate Weyland, Joseph Viau, and others
1t was success from every standpoint
At the close of the play, all the Hi
beTnians and Daughters of Erin adj
jouTned to Union Hall, where short mu-
steal and literary program was followed by
dancing and refreshments. The band
from Claremont gave an open-air concert
in the square at 1915.
The children of the Congregational
Junior Endeavor cleared nearly $25 from
their entertainment Wednesday evening.
Notwithstanding outside attractions. The |
children showed much enthusiasm and tai |
ent in managing their own affair, and car |
ried it through with skill worthy of older |
heads. The music and recitations which |
composed the first half of the program were |
good. The two selections from Eugene |
Field, "The Duel, and "Little Boy Blue" |
seemed to be special favorites. The sec
Ond half, cantata entitled "Fairy Crown |
inc ~ Uaru hriohtIy avaovtad H., Co.,