Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15

Keene next Tuesday.
The next open-air concert by the First
Regiment band will be given on the town
hall balcony next Wednesday evening.
.Jobn OConnor has the foundation laid
for one Of the new houses which he VIII
build on the Willis property on Canal
street, which he bought recently.
The Methodist Sunday school will have
a basket picnic at Central Park, Vernon,
Wednesday, June 20, but If stormy on
Thursday. The train leaves at 9:O6, re-
turning at 5:2O
The morning service in the Methodist
church Sunday was given up to the OBJ
servance of Children's day. A concert by
the children was one of the best they have
ever given. There were handsome deco
rations of flowers and ferns.
F. K. Beeman went yesterday to Nor
wich, Conn, to take charge of construc-
ton gang of 40 to 100 men on the railroad.
The Central Vermont railroad company is
planning TO lay 60 miles of new steel be-
tween New London and South London
derry and Mr.. Beeman will have charge OF
the work
News was received yesterday of the
death at the convent in Rutland of Sister
hUlldld, WuO WAS lOI llib Jthlb oupCllOl
of the convent in Bratileboro. She re,
tired from the work here few years ago
on account of losing the sight of both eyes.
She was greatly beloved by the people of
the Roman Catholic church here, espec-
tally by the young people, who owe so
much to her instruction and guidance.
The repairs in the Office Of II. K. Tay-
Tor Il Son in Crosby block, which have
s.,, al anff
cally completed, making the Office one Of
the pleasantest in town. The walls have
been tinted a delicate shade Of green and
the ceiling has been frescoed. A private
Office has been built, and an additional
window which has been cut through the
brick wall materially increases the light.
Taylor e Son are moving into the Office
today.
The annual fair by the women of the
Congregational church, which will be held
Thursday June Is, in the chapel, will in
clude the usual sale of aprons, fancy arti-
Giles, candy, etc, and in addition cook
book which has been carefully compiled
from recipes contributed by the most capa-
BILE cooks in the parish. In the evening
there will be an entertainment in the
church, including recitations by Brook
Ign elocutionist, Miss Taylor, and musical
selections
Postmaster Webster has ceen notified by
Congressman Grout and Mr. Norton, super
ntendent of rural free delivery, that the
extension of the free delivery to Guilford
and Centre would not mean the abolish
ment of the star route, but that the post
offices would be discontinued. This means
that the people in these two villages would
/ 1t! 4 II
packages as at present. The West Brat
tleboro route will probably be extended to
! 90 out by j. G. Stafford's and around into
West Brattleboro by South street. The
| West Brattleboro route will not be extend
ed at present to Hale and Green River.
The body of William p. Fitch, which
| has been in the receiving vault at Morn
ingside cemetery, was buried Wednesday,
the relatives and friends of the deceased
! being present. For the FIRST time the new
| burial device was used, Superintendent
| Esterbrook being assisted by Superintend-
ent Empe of the Johnstown, Y. Y, Gem
etery association. The device is a metal
! lie frame of sufficient size to fit any grave,
with an automatic arrangement whereby
the body is lowered without the aid Of
bearers. A covering of white shuts out
! the view Oh tue tdIlu. anu as the
service is read the simple touching of a
spring sets the concealed apparatus in mo-
| ton and the body sinks gently into place.
Clayton Niles Hackley, %, died this
morning about 10 o'clock, at the home of
| his parents on Oak street, after a long and
! distressing illness. Mr.. Hackey came
! home from Boston last October, i'll with
! typhoid fever. After the fever passed a
! general tuberculous condition of the sys-
| TEN developed and he has failed gradually,
| the end seeming near for many days. Mr..
| Hackley was the only son of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. H. Hackley, and was born Oct 30, 1874.
| He graduated from the North street school
in 1898, and was clerk for Morse & Simp-
son for some time. He was entering upon
the third years course in the dental de-
partment of Harvard University when he
broke down in health. He was cornetist
in the First Regiment band and the Har-
ward University band. Mr.. Hackley mar
ried Miss Mary Louise Kinson Oct p,
1928 He has had the unremltting care of
his wife and mother during his long illness.
Mr.. Hackley was beloved and esteemed by
the young people of Brattleboro, and his
death brings a personal sorrow TO large
circle of friends. The funeral Will be held
at the house at 2 o'clock Monday.
The marriage of John Lewis Lawton
and Miss Ruth Emereth Fisher, the only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Fisher,
took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at the home of the BRIDES parents, Forest
street. The house had been prettily deco
rated with ferns, laurel and daisies. The
couple stood in front of bank
of ferns and daisies. They came
down the stairs and entered the room
to the strains of the bridal march
from Lohengrin, played by Miss Florence
Muzzy. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. r. X. Marvin, the ring service being
used. The couple were unattended. The
bride was very prettily attired in gown OF
white French muslin, trimmed with rib
bOns and lace. She carried bride roses
The wedding, which was quiet home af-
fair, was attended by few immediate rela-
tives and friends. Mrs. Jane Taylor OF
st. Paul. Mimi, and Mrs. F. L. Spaulding
of New York city were among the guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawton are now away on a
wedding journey and on their return will
make their home at 9 Forest street. Mr.
Lawton is at present employed by the s.
A. Smith Co.
Golf Club Formed.
The Morningside Golf club was formed
Friday evening at a meeting held with