Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-25
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.

& Stearns of Boston, was in the village
yesterday.
The stores and barber shop In o, D.
Gray's block have been treated to O new
coat of paint.
Perley Danforth was in Brattleboro We'd
nelday evening acting as umpire in bas-
ket ball game,
ii. B, SpricE has established 'model
hand laundry" in the rooms above the Gates
bicycle repair shop.
Charles S. Halliday, travelling freight
agent for the Chicago & Northwestern rail
way, was in town Thursday.
Mrs. Nellie Pixley, who has been visit
ing Mrs. John Robertson, returned Tues
day to her home in Bradford, Penn.
Mrs. f. V. Booth and daughter Mildred
returned Saturday from Morrisville, where
they have been visiting the family of Rev.
L p. Booth.
Village schools close today for a vaca-
ton of two weeks, recommending April
10. The district schools begin the spring
term April 4.
Edward Harris, who has been living in the
Bunker house on Green street. has vacated
the tenement, and it is being repaired for a
new occupant.
w. P. Cassidy is building an addition in
the rear of his livery stable on Bridge
street, to be used for washing and cleaning
carriages, harness, etc.
Mrs. Edward Osgood and daughter Eliz-
Abeth went TO Bradford Saturday, accom-
panying Mrs Roswell Farnham, who has
been Mrs. Osgood's guest
D. w. Mitchell, formerly employed by
Albee & Babbtt of this place, left for Bos-
ton Tuesday, expecting an appointment as
plumber in the navy service.
George Tucker, who has been employed in
the foundry of Osgood & Barker for seven
years as cone-maker, has gone to Marlboro,
Mass, to take similar position.
Miss Helen Guild is convalescing from
the effects of a severe operation performed
successfully some time ago, but will proba-
bly, be confined to her bed for two weeks
more.
Rev. n. T. Dyer of Ashburnham, Mass,
occupied the pulpit at the Congregational
church last Sunday. In the evening he
delivered very able lecture on the High
or Criticism"
The vocal pupils of Miss Laura Frances
Eaton are preparing for a recital to be
given at the home of Mrs. William A Hall
April l. Miss Eaton has at present eight
pupils in the place.
The men of the Universalist church-not
to be outdone by the ladies-served a
chicken-pie supper in the church parlors
last evening. The fair sex will do well to
look to their laurels.
G. L. Barber is putting in a stock of
high grade bicycles, in connection with his
music store. If the number of agents is
any guaranty, all the village will be awheel
ere the season is far advanced.
Another meeting of the board of directors
of the Y NJ. G. A. will be held next Mon
dav evening at the close of the regular
quarterly meeting of the association. I'm
portant business will be brought before
these meetings.
S. w. Fairbanks of Seattle, Wash, was
in town Wednesday on his way to Dart
mouth college, where he lectured on the
Klondike. 1t is thought probable that he
will give the same lecture in this village in
the near future.
A gun club was organized last Monday
evening with NJ. Il. Ray as president; Dr.
e. w. Knight, vice president; G. H. Glib
son, secretary; E. A. Norwood, treasurer
The members number 25 and the club be-
gins its existence with bright prospects
During the first of the week flags were
placed on the top of Mt. Kilburn, which
are noticeable from the village. The stars
and stripes have their place on Table rock,
while a white flag is raised on the rock
Just above. This is said to be the work of
Fred Smith.
Word has been received from Clinton
Soule, who left some weeks ago for the
Klondike. He was in Seattle, Wash, Sun
day, intending to push ahead Immediately
for the gold fields. His wife, who is now
at her home in Gloversville, n. Y, will
probably join him later.
The F. B. F. Grocery company have
added a new department to their store,
and intend carrying full line of home
made pastry, bread, cakes, pies, doughnuts,
cookies, etc. This is the work of Mrs. La
vigne, and will fill long-felt want with
many whose ousehold cares press heavily.
Mrs. NJ L. Bowers former well-known
resident of this village, now of Evanston,
ILL.,, is contemplating returning to Bellows
Falls about the last of May with the idea
of again making it her permanent home.
She will probably occupy the upper tene-
ment in Perley Kimball's house on Hap
good street.
George ingalls,, former employee of the
Vermont Farm Machine companys Office,
has accepted call to be general secretary
of the railroad Y. NJ. G. A. at Concord,
N. II. Mr.. Ingalls, went from here to the
Springfield training school, where he has
been somewhat more than year He is
pleasantly remembered by many here, and
is brother of Mrs. c. G. A. Ames.
The factory of the Island Manufacturing
company is now in running order, and the
employees are at work getting out samples
The company now employs 10 girls. The
establishment is provided with "a machines
which are run by an engine of 1-2 horse
power M. G. Burnett of St. Adams is
the foreman. This company has applied to
the secretary of state for charter
Hoyts "a Stranger IN New York" was
played in the opera house Saturday even
ing before a small audience. This is one of
Mr.. Hoyt's latest productions, and, while all
the plays which bear his name find favor
with Bellows Falls audiences, we do not
think this up to his usual standard of ex-
cellence. Otis Harlan is always a favorite,
and as the Stranger" captivated all.
The Woman's auxiliary of the Y. NJ. c..
A. is endeavoring to interest the citizens of
this place 10 the Cuban relief movement,
and it is hoped that money, food and cloth
ing will be forthcoming as proof of the
sympathy and generosity of those who
have been spared in the recent times of
financial depression. eve, who are strong.
ought to bear the infirmities of the weak"
The Claremont Eagle of last week con-
tanned the following. "Miss Harriat Slaa,a,