Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
SPRINGFIELD.

The drama Gan Engaging Position" will
be presented as part of the evening enter
tsinment at the Universalist festival Thurs
day December 8 There will be an after
noon sale of far cy articles suitable for Christ.
mas presents. Purchasers should be on hand
early in the afternoon before the choicest ar.
ticles have been sold. The preparations fol
this festival promise the most entertaining
and successful one for many years.
"Who is Universalist - Next Sunday
morning at the Universalist church the pas.
tor will answer this question ard define the
position which the Universalist denomination
assumes in the church of Christ.
The community were saddened and
shocked by the sudden passing away of Will
lard L. Lawrence, Wednesday, after briet
illness. Mr.. Lawrence has been overseer of
the poor since last March, and the needy
have lost good friend. The funeral will be
attended Sunday at the Congregational
church at 2 P. NJ. He left widow and two
sons: The deepest sympathy is expressed
for the family.
Wednesday evening at the home of the
bride, Miss Kate Morgan was united in mar
riage to Charles Wurtenburg, by Rev o. s
Davis; only the immediate friends were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Wurtenburg have
prettily furnished the Gilman cottage and
commenced housekeeping. The happy
couple have the best wishes of many friends
Mrs. Minerva Hunt went Thursday to
Waltham, Mass, to remain during the win.
ter with her daughter, Mrs. Lampson.
W. H. H. Sack and Bro have leased the
school lot, which they have purchased of the
town, to the Electric Railroad Co. for a term
of 30 years; and the east end of Mineral
street is to be widened eight feet and the
bridge across the race way near the shoe shop
is to be raised. These changes will be a
needed Improvement
The new road, on extension of Summer
place, is being surveyed.
B. E. White and Mr.. and Mrs E. P. B
Pulsipher returned Tuesday from Glouces-
OF the blizzard Saturday and Sunday on the
coast.
F. W. Stiles has been confined to his home
for three weeks.
There were about rs in attendance at the
supper served Wednesday evening at W. r.
G. hall.
Sleigbing is very good.
Mrs. Tinker of White River Junction has
this week been visiting her son and daugh-
ter, William Tinker and Mrs. o. s. Davis.
Mrs D. K Barry of Newport, N. H, re-
turned home Tuesday with Miss Mary Mes
singer for a couple weeks visit with her
mother, Mrs. Rhoda Messenger.
The best of reports are returned concern
ing Miss Eva Bisbee' improvement since her
arrival at Southern Pines, N. G.
Alvah Lawrence of Maiden, Mass, was
called home this week by the loss of his
father.
W. D Woolson has recently bought a strip
of land in the rear of the Congregational par
sonage lot and also part OF the garden be-
longing to w. S. Loyell
Miss Grace Wiley of Hinsdale, N. H., is at
home.
The graded schools close next Friday for
three weeks vacation during the holidays.
G. W. Locke, M. d., returned Thursday
night from Southern Pines, N. c.
Reuben j. Edwards has sold his home
stead to Phila p. Newton for $775
Mrs. W. W. Sack entertained at home
Tuesday evening her Sunday school class of
young ladies; very pleasant evening was
erjoyed.
Rev. G. o Judkins literary and musical
entertainment at the opera house Wedne sdsy
evening under the auspices of Columbia
Rebekah lodge was very pleasing.
N. G. Dodge's elaborate Christmas display
opens today.