Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-26
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from that chapter last Friday evening, and
were delightfully."- entertained.
With the exception of the main poitic n
Of the house, the farm buildings formerly
owned by Jason G. Jones, but now the
property OF DR.. 9. w. Ray were destroyed
by fire lsst Saturday about o'clock P NJ.
| The buildings were located at Factoryville
and occupied by M lord Coleman and fam
lily. 1t is supposed that the fire originated
from a defective chimney on the ell of the
house. The barns were filed with first
quality hay and other property. Mr..
Coleman's loss by fire and removal of his
household goods is considerable for him.
Both fire companies did good work and the
two streams from the hydrant worked ad-
mirably. The total loss is estimated at
nearly $4,000, partially insured.
The Woods brothers are now putting on
the trimmings and inside finish at W. S.
Pollard's house.
Contractor Huntley of Claremont, N. H.,
has the job of building the new Baptist
parsonage.
Work of stating Hotel Fullerton began
last Friday and some six men are en-
ployed.
Rev. Henry Croker, pastor of the Bap-
fist church, preached at Bartonsville last
Sunday afternoon.
The Baptist church woman's society
served the annual chicken pie supper at
the vestry last night.
James Miller OF Westminster wa, the
guest of his brother William last Saturday
and Sunday. .... ........
Rev. Henry Ballou and family spent Fri
day and Saturday with Mrs. Ballou's peo-
pie at Saxtons River.
Mrs. G. A. Peabody went to Lisbon, N.
H., last Saturday where Mr.. Peabody is
stopping.
The w. R. G. and G. A. R. enjoyed a
supper and entertainment at their hall last
Friday evening.
A party of Odd Fellows from here at =
tended meeting at Springfield last Thurs
day evening.
The fremen were obliged to use the
steamer last Sunday in order to put out
the fire in hay-stack located near the
buildings that were destroyed the evening
before at Factoryville.
The Pollard wrapper factory was shut
down on the afternoon of the firmen's pa
rade day in order to let the help enjoy the
occasion.
George Austin Of Windsor was in town
last Wednesday
The young ladies of the town will give a
dance at the Fullerton, possibly November
10.
Mrs. j. E. Pollard has returned from
several weeks visit with her sister in
Montpelier.
Mr.. and Mrs George Perry have been
visiting in Putney.
Mrs. B. A. Park, Mrs. D. B. Chandler
and Miss Helen Sherwin were among the
Boston excursionists.
Mrs. Anna Wyatt has begun housekeep-
ing in Mrs. Nicholson's house on Grafton
street.
Mrs. Lsrrabee is spending short time
with her nephew, E. W. Gibson.
Mrs. Mary Chaplin Brooks died at her
home on Main street Sunday night after
long and severe illness at the age of 70
years. The funeral services were held at
the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. Croker officiating. Interment was
at Brookside cemetery. She left one
daughter, Mrs. Nettie Gliding of this
place, and three sons, Loren Brooks of
Gassetts, Charles Brooks of Saxtons River
and George Brooks OF New York city.
Ernest Boswell has been spending few
days at his home in Charlestown, N. H.
The young people OF St. Luke's church
are preparing the drama, 1.-THE Moon
sinners Daughter" which will be given the
18th of next month. More particulars later.
Ernest Peabody was in Bellows Falls
Friday evening.
FIREMEN's DAY.
The annual fremen's parade and ball
took place last Wednesday afternoon and
evening and was a decided success both f.
nancially and socially. The weather was per-
feet for the afternoon parade and it was an
enjoyable occasion. The Saxtons River
band of Is pieces furnished excellent music
and the open air concert at o'clock at the
park was enjoyed by large crowd.
There was good sized audience for the
evenings concert and the program was
success throughout. Prof. Prior always
receives warm greeting and his readings
on this occasion we're exceptionally good.
Songs by Miss Rounds, Mr.. Riggs, and Mr..
Parmenter, piano duet by Miss Chand-
Ter and Mr.. Riggs, male quartet, and
one selection by the orchestra together
with the farce, "The three o'clock train"
completed a satisfactory program. The
grand march, which opened the ball, was
led by floor director, Mr.. HARDWOOD, with
Miss Rounds, assisted by MIR. Carpenter
and Miss Hadley. There were about Is
couple, on the floor. A fine banquet was
served by Landlord Knowlton which added
to the popularity OF the house. Weeden's
orchestra furnished excellent music.
STATIONS RIVER.