Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09
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so-called Sunday school literature, although
greater part is most anything but that,
mere are to be found bright healthful
stories and instructive books particularly
auspted to the impressionable juvenile mind.
Inc days program was concluded lit
Tie alter p NJ. and it is considered by all
.nat the institute had held an eminently
satisfactory meeting.
:, On Friday, November 3, Mrs. Eunice
olade celebrated the Tooth anniversary of
ner birthday. Several of the immediate
members of her family came home during
the week and on that day family gather
ing was held. Mrs. Slade's two sons, Hon.
Lucius Slade of Boston and Dana Slade of
ehicago with his wife, were present, also
TWO ,granddaughters, Mrs. Sawyer of Som
efvllle and Mrs. King of Claremont, and
grandson, E. S. Bowman of Boston. Nu-
merous friends and acquaintance from the
town called on Mrs. Slade in the afternoon
and extended their congratulations and
good wishes. Mrs. Slade has passed near
y all her long life in Walpole and Alstead,
inier ner parents removing here from Fitzwil-
nam, her native town, when she was at an
early age. Her maiden name was Eunice
anger and she is the widow of Samuel
olade whose death occurred some 40 years
ago Ot the three sons and four daugh-
ters which comprised her family, but the
two sons above mentioned now survive.
There have been Is grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Slade is enjoy
ing good physical health and her mental
faculties are remarkably well-preserved
For the last Is years she has resided on
the river road with her granddaughter,
Mrs, w. D. Knowlton.
A son was born on November 5 to Mr..
and Mrs. John E. Nicholson of New York
city.
Mrs. L, G. Hadley of Bellows Falls was
guest at the Dinsmore the first of the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. LIS Howe are enter
aiming friends from Winchendon, Mass.
. Mrs. T. B. Buffum was absent few
days last week in Northampton, Mass,
and New York.
At a recent meeting of the school board,
fsJ O'Neil was elected to fill the vacancy
made by the removal from North Walpole
Of Rev. Fr. Corcoran.
! The committee of the Lecture Course
association have so far perfected arrange
ments, as to announce the first entertain
ment which will be given in the town hall
on November IS, at 8 P. NJ. Hoyt l..
Conary of Boston Will furnish the program
for the evening in his original entertain
ment "Around the Stove" The idea is
the representation of the characters who
congregate "around the stove' in coun-
try store, as drawn from life during the
time the author worked in such a store in
Maine. Mr.. Conary comes highly recon-
mended and is termed Boston's most popu-
lar entertainer. The committee have out
lined general program for the course but
this will depend in great measure on the
financial supporter the public. 1t is hoped
to give some six or seven entertainments,
and to include in the program, concerts,
readings and lectures of a high order OF
merit. One entertainment will be by a
Japanese juggler, Sunetaro, which prom
ises to be both novel and interesting. Re-
served seats for the course can be obtaina-
BILE for the sum of 81 %, although no one
is limited to that amount if he desires to
give more. The plan of the seats can be
found at the store of F. A. Spaulding q
Co. and the same will be ready for the
public at 3 p. NJ, November 10.
A farewell supper and euchre party was
rendered Miss Grace F. Sherman by the
ladies' sewing society on the evening of
November 3. Miss Sherman left town this
week tor Washington, d. c., and the So
ciety of which she is member. took this
occasion to express regrets at her depart
ure and to make the same as pleasant and
happy an event as possible. The festivi-
ties were held at the parish house and the
gentlemen were invited as especial guests.
An excellent supper was served, OF which
about sc partook The table was adorned
with beau iful bouquet of pinks and smi-
lax, which was presented to Miss Sherman
in behalf of the society by the president,
Mrs. Mary II. Hastings Following the
supper the company repaired to the hall
above, where tables were ready for pro-
gressive euchre G. B. Williams, Jr won
the prize, a handsome seal leather case
with counters and pack of playing cards.
Miss Anna Williams of Bellows Falls
was guest at H. A. Perry's Monday and
Tuesday.
H. A Wilson and family of Franklin
Falls, N. HI have lately moved into the
cottage on the Hooper farm in Dis. No. 9.
Mrs Ellen L. Buck has been in keene
for several weeks and inteLds for the pres
ent to remain there.
Total weight of mail matter sent from
Walpole postoffice for 80 days ending No
yember 6, was 1886 1-2 pounds.
The Y. P. S. C. f. of Christian Hollow
hold their anniversary meeting Sunday,
November u, at o'clock p. NJ A bright
interesting program is in preparation and
every one is cordially invited to attend A
collection will be taken for Japan missions.
George Stephen, the little son OF MIR.
and Mrs. John w. Graves, died on We'd
nesday, November 8, at 11.30 A. after
a long illness, at the age of four years.
Funeral services will be held Friday at
one o'clock Much sympathy is extended
to Mr.. and Mrs. Graves by many friends.