Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-10-12
TOWNSHEND.
INC Mood of Flr, Pro,.etlon.

The Need of Fire Protection.
After so many new buildings have been
erected In this village 1t would seem wise
to have water brought so that we can pro-
tect ourselves in case Of fire. In a town
not 10 miles from this place they have
fine system Of water works. lt is brought
from mountain two miles away where
| there Is a great abundance Of water and
which supplies the whole village. Those
who already had running water in their
homes had the village water brought so
that hose could be attached TO the sill cock
OF their houses to water their grounds or
to do effective service in case of fire, as
there is great force TO the water and Il can
be thrown long distance. The labor of
digging the trench was performed by Ital-
ians and the pipes were laid six feet deep.
There are hydrants all through the town,
and there is some way after attaching the
hose to these hydrants when through that
the water can be shut off into the main
pipe so that II does not freeze in winter.
II another fire should sweep our village
fear we would have little sympathy because
no strenuous efforts have been made in
this direction and there is still another
thing to be thought Of, would insurers be
willing to insure again? Rates of insur-
ance are now much higher from our great
lack of protection against fire.
Mrs. Orison Follett is visiting in New
port.
Fred Davis and wife spent Sunday in
town.
Mrs. Myra Hobart is visiting in West
minister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cummings spent
Sunday in town.
Arthur Batchelder is in Peru at work
for Mr.. Hapgood
DIR. Nash has a very handsome Shetland
pony, recent purchase.
The Dorcas Guild met last week on
Wednesday at Mrs Dale's.
Mr.. Willis, who bought out Mr.. Rand,
makes headquarters at Walter Eddy's.
Sherman Willard and wife spent few
days In town with Mrs. Abby Willard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll of Michigan have
recently visited at Mrs. Eliza Thayer's.
Mrs. Gertrude Baker is visiting relatives
in New York city and Hartford, Conn.
Mr.. Andrews and son Paul of Newport
are recent visitors at Henry Twitchelps.
Royal Sanderson reports the rainfall for
the month Of September to have been 8
inch.
Henry Bailey is putting on a 70.foot
piazza to his house. Haynes Sanders is
doing the work.
Mrs. Gertrude Howe and sister-in-law,
Mrs. White of Baltimore, called upon
friends in town last week.
Misses Cora and Carrie Mason have been
visiting In Boston, Fitchburg and Gardner,
Mass, the past two weeks.
The Baptist ladies' aid society held their
monthly meeting in their rooms on We'd
nesday. Supper was served.
We learn that some one broke through
bridge or culvert at the West village,
their horse being badly injured.
Mrs. Rollie Phillips entertained her Sun
day school class very pleasantly at her
home recently. Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks of Crystal Lake,
Mimi, who have been spending some time
with relatives in town, left Monday morn
ing for their home in the West.
Mrs. Lila Mayo of Medfeld, Mass, has
been in town the past week calling upon
friends. Mr.. Mayo is superv sor OF the
asylum in Medfeld and Mrs. Mayo was
formerly Miss Lila Knowton Of this
place.
The barn which has been in construction
for some time for John Whtcomb is COM
pleted, and now Mr. Whitcomb is TO make
extensive repairs on his house. 1t is to be
newly clapboarded, the roof slated and a
piazza put on.
The members Of West River grange will
meet Friday evening, Oct. TO- The discus
sion will be about pie when eating pie, af-
ter short program consisting OF essays,
music and select reading Each lady is
requested 10 bring pie.
The harvest supper held by the Dorcas
Guild Friday evening was a success. The
supper was excellent and the proceeds
most satisfactory. The vegetables con-
tributed for the occasion were auctioned
of aud brought good prices. A pleasant
evening was enjoyed.