Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25


begins March H. The Easter recess &C.
ours April S.
The class in literature conducted by the
Rev. Mr. Collins will meet on Monday
evening. 2Sth inst, at the house Of Mrs.
Geo. W. Tyler on Tyler street
An arc light has been placed at the cor.
ner Of Myrtle and Spruce streets, but resi-
dents Of Western avenue and Ceder streets
are making anxious inquiries in regard to
the incandescent lights which the bailiffs
were reported to have voted to place at the
corner of those thoroughfares.
meeting OF the board of directors of
the Brattleboro Home for the Aged and
Disabled was held at the house of Geo. Z.
Crowell Wednesday evening. No business
Of particular Importance was transacted
beyond making plans for Encouragement
Of the rooms in the second story by which
one more room will be provided
Miss Cora L. Roberts, a teacher in the
9th grade Of our public schools. has re-
signed her position, 10 take effect at the
Easter recess, April S. Miss Roberts has
taught with great acceptance in Brattle-
boro for the past five years, and the com
mittee, fully approaching her efficiency,
have accepted her resignation with regret.
Mrs. Emma T. Rowe, matron of Bling
ham chapter, and Mrs. Mary F. Currier
attended the third annual convocation of
the third district. order of the Eastern
Star grand chapter of Vermont. held in
Ludlow, Wednesday afternoon and even
ing. A good number were present from
Windsor, Springfield and Chester. and a
pleasant time was enjoyed.
The comparative statement Of the New
London Northern railroad for the last six
months Of '96 and ~ has been published
1t shows handsome aims in gross and net
revenue. 1t is as follows
Earnings ss8a9is43 s,ej 70 s.S.s7s 20
Operating TX. 3G)l2i23 3u.5i5 20 ls.00s.g7
Net, si7s.7g4 o. Si24.7A47 s55.o6i %
Rent and taxes for the six months
amount to $4,000 showing a clear profit
10 the lessees of $50, 1920.
The freight train which left Brattleboro
south bound soon after noon Wednesday
in charge of Conductor Thomas and En-
ginesr Hadley was wrecked at Morrow
| Corner, at a point known as Morrow
Sag" Wednesday evening The train
parted and the two sections then came to-
gether with such force that one car was
deraied and two or three others were
smashed. The road was blocked for sew
eral hours. Morrow Sag" is the point
where the train parted which carried En-
gineer Otis Hall and his brother BENJAMIN
10 their death.
The case of p. Fleming against II. O..
Coolidge, which was brough, Feb. II and
was returDable before John II Mortified
Monday, was appealed 10 the county
court, Coolidge giving judgment without
the case coming TO a trlal. This suit was
brought by Fleming 10 recover a balance
OF 50 with interest for i've years for
plumbing which Fleming did in Cooldge's
house. Coolidge claims that his expense
because Of defective plumbing has been
more than the balance due on the bill {.
| { Fits is counsel for the plaintiff and II
g. Barber for the defendant.
Charles a. Smith loaned drum valued
at SO to one Of the musicians OF the
Uncle Toms Cabin company for use at
the performance here. The drum was
not returned, and Mr.. Smith, supposing
the borrower had fed with the drum, had
the papers made out for his arrest and fol-
lowed the company to Bellows Falls. The
arrest was made by an officer there The
prisoner claimed 10 have left the drum
with the janitor of the auditorium, and in
vestigatlon proved this story to be true.
The prisoner was thereupon released. up
on payment Of all of the expenses Of the
case amounting TO several dollars.
Miss Dora Cray Of this town, appeared
last Friday evening at Littleton, y. H..
in that popular and amusing farce comedy.
"Charley's Aunt which was presented
by the amateur actors of that town. OF
her performance the local paper saws
Again did Miss Cray prove herself most
talented actress. In the opinion of most
OF those present she was by far the most
distinguished and handsome OF the half a
dozen pretty women on the stage. Her
make up as Donna Lucia D'AlvedOrez
from Brazil was most impressive and the
dignity OF the part was most characteristic
cally drawn. Miss Cray's enunciation was
exceedingly clear and distinct and her lines
were rendered with a delivery worthy OF
an old time professional. Her two hand
some costumes added greatly 10 her ap-
peaTance and IL is TO be deplored that we
do not have the pleasure of seeing her
more often in theatricals. Had We more
ike her in town how many charming
plays might we not enjoy?"
Mr. Whitaker gave his fourth American
history lecture in the parors OF the Brooks
house Tuesday evening speaking, by le-
quest, OF the life and work of John Adams,
our second president. Beginning with the
characteristics Of the New Englanders, be
spoke Of Adams early career in Massa-
chusetts and Of his natural characteristics.
In 17Gl Adams became thoroughly con-
verted 10 the patriot cause, to which he
really devoted the rest of his life. In l774
he went as delegate to the Continental
Congress, where he played large part in
the important work Of that body, especially
in promoting the assertion of independence
OF England and in securing the passage of
the Declaration. In III he was appointed
commissioner TO the court of France, where
he found our affairs, both financial and
diplomatic, in confusion and succeeded in
arranging them upon a much better basis.
For 10 years he spent most of his time
abroad in the service Of his country. After
his return he was kept in Washington for
y years as vice president and as president:
and here his history touches that of Thorn |
as Jefferson. The early times of the
Union, when Adams and jefferson were
leading figures in the action, will be the |
subject of the next lecture.
Inspection of BeRuseant Commandery.
A special conclave of Beauseant COM |
mondery Knights Templar, was held at
Its asylum on Wednesday evening and was
inspected by Sir Daniel +. Payson, grand |
captain general, of Windsor who had been
detailed for this work. He was accompa-
MED by Right Eminent Robert j. Wright.
grand commander of the grand command
cry OF Vermont After the commandery
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