Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-08-25

Harvey and son Graham of Troy, N. Y.
S. H. Mcdonald has not been as we'll as
usual of late and he intends to go with his
family to his old home in Brandon, Vt,
Saturday, where he hopes to get rest and
recuperation.
The Methodist ladies held successful
lawn party at the home of Mrs. S. H.
Mcdonald Wednesday, There was very
good attendance, and all seemed to enjoy
the pleasant occasion.
We think the handsomest bouquet of
peoples ever exhibited in town was grown
by W. j. Leonard, and recently presented
TO our esteemed landlady, Mrs. H. @. Hol-
land of the Ashuelot House.
A special train will leave Hinsdale, at
5:20 A. NJ. for Boston Monday, Aug. 20.
Returning it will leave Boston at 7:15 P. NJ.
Fare for the round trip So 10, which in
cludes sail to Bass Point or Nantasket.
Last reports received in regard to the
condition of Burton Perry, who was Sc
riously injured in bicycle accident while
returning to his home in East Dummerston
from Lake Spofford the 18th, state that
he is slowly improving,
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Davenport of
Washington, d. O., are making a two
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Julia Davenport, and also calling on
other friends. Their daughter, Miss Dav-
EXPORT, stopped over Sunday, while on her
way northS
James w. Archibald, who has had
charge of the branch clothing store of
Jones & O'Brien recently O'Brien, Belts
and Boivin) at Mortified, Mass, has, in
connection with Charles e. Stearns of
NOrthHald he No1r
possession.
Thomas McCaughern, with his guests,
George Booth and Leonard Knight accom-
panied by Frank Kelley, are enjoying an
outing at Spofford lake. George Bailey
and family and Edwin Bailey and family
have been at Spofford lake for rest and
recreation. They occupied w. o. Steb-
bins's cottage.
A. w. Bliss was the recipient Monday
of a handsome black bass taken from
Lake Spofford by Edwin Bailey. The fish
weighed five and three-fourths pounds and
Mr.. Bailey coDgratulates himself that he
has landed as big fish as was ever taken
from the lake, and only one other that
equaled it in weight.
James O'Brien has shipped his household
goods to Fitchburg, Mass, where he will
which he recently bought an interest. The
store will be run under the firm name of
o Brien, Belts and Boivin. Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Brien are valued citizens, holding the
respect of all and the good wishes of their
many friends follow them to their new
home.
Rev. Mr.. Racket and family will return
to their home in East Orange Mass, next
Monday and Rev. W Z. Renshaw and fam
lily are expected home during the week.
Mr.. Racket has performed the duties of
pastor acceptably, and the family have
been very pleasant, and have met the peo-
pie in the most friendly manner, and al
though we shall be glad to see our own
pastor back, we shall at the same time re-
greet losing the temporary pastor.
John Hildreth of Brattleboro and Cyrus
Hildreth of Michigan visited their uncle, E.
n. Blanchard, last week. Cyrus Hildreth
is an inmate of the Michigan Soldiers
Home, not from necessity, but having no
home ties, he prefers remaining there. he
speaks in highest praise of the manage
ment of the Home, and says he would ask
no pleasanter abiding place. There are at
present $50 inmates, $50 men, and so
women, all well cared for and contented.
c. B. Hopkins and Dan Roberts were
starting for home, from Lake Spofford,
Tuesday afternoon when their horse SHE'D at
something, overturning the carriage. Mr..
Hopkins was badly bruised and shaken up,
and his collar bone was broken. He was
not able to ride home that night, and re-
manned at Silverdale. Mr.. Holland went
up and brought him home Wednesday, lame
and sore, but able to be about. Mr.. Roberts
escaped without injury. The carriage was
badly damaged.
The old checkered house is, for the first
time in the memory of Hinsdaleites, unoc-
cupied. This old house is one of the land
marks, known far and wide by its name,
and odd appearance. Could history of its
many and varied occupants, its days and
years of prosperity, and its final decay be
written, it would FIJI volume. For some
time the greater part of the structure has
been uninhabitable but family have man
aged to live in the east end of the building.
1t would seem from the condition of the
house, that no one would attempt to make
it an abiding place again, and as it has be-
come an unsightly object, no one would be
sorry to have it torn down, and the place
cleaned up, or new building erected
Recent guests at G. S. Howe's were:
Rev. Mr.. Nyes of Lockport, N. Y, Rev.
Mr.. Patterson of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Sarah
Winans of Saratoga, N. Y, and Rev Ed
ward Tibbles of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr.. and
Mrs Howe entertained the Mountainside
guests Thursday evening. Music, games and
readings made a very enjoyable entertain
ment. Refreshments of ice cream, cake
and fruit were served. A fine display OF
fireworks added to the pleasure of the
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Howe have estab'
lished a sort of Mountainside evening,
which is an annual affair, and is mutually
anticipated by the city people gathered al