Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1901-01-10
Neighborhood Notes
SPRINGFIELD NOTES.
(MRs. EVERETT KNIGHT, LOCAL EDITOR.

Mrs. Charles Carli.le has been quite
poorly but is better at last accounts,
Mrs. Bemi, OF Gassetts has been visit
ing relatives here.
John Giddings of Felchville was in town
day last week.
The Misses Rice, with Miss Gladys Gid
dirgs and Miss Beulah Vittum of Felch-
vile, have returned to attend the winter
term OF school and have rooms at Everett
Knights.
Mr.. Plouff wa, with his family for just
brief stay the first OF the week.
Bert Banni.ter was in town day last
week and his shopmates were all glad to
see him; it is hoped that he may regain his
health soon.
Hon. Adna Brown is much worse. -
Mr. Rees, miss onary at China, spoke to
an apr eciative audience Tuesday evening
at St. Marks church.
We sre sorry to learn of the poor health
of Ms B. F. Lsssiter of Charlestown her
friends here hope for very speedy recov-
cry.
Mrs. William Cobb has been suffering
from severe illness.
Miss Lena Bixby was quite poorly the
first OF last week.
nj. G Amsden of Felchville was in town
last-week.
Mrs Carpenter of Clinton street is more
comfortable at this writing.
George Peck was on the sick list last
week.
H. Weston returned from New York
last Thursday after few weeks stay.
Rev. S. A. Parker of Bethel had shock
whil- officiating at Mrs. Bsiley's funeral
and died early Saturday morning.
Byron Bisbee is reported ill, but at this
writing we have not learned the particulars
Fire was discovered early Saturday
morning IN the house of Allen Smith but
was fortunately extlnguished without ring
ing IN an alarm.
Mrs. Eben Fullam gave a tea party
Wedesdsy evening to some of her friends.
R,v. E. II. Gclithwsite of Felchvllle
was the guest OF her friend, Mrs. E E.
Or s., last week.
Off ers of Springfield grange, elected
for 1901. are as follows: w M L. M.
Cragn; w o, Clarence Morse; w. L.,
Geo'g Perry; W. S., Newton Bishop;
W. A S., Charles D Cutler; w. Chap,
Miss Etna E lison; w. Treas, Miss Mar
garet Nourse; W. Sec, Miss Bertha
Whtcomb; gate keeper, Norman Grow;
Pomona, Miss Frances Russell; Ceres,
Miss Alice Cutler; Flora. Miss Maude
Cragin; L. A. S., Mrs. Charles d. Cutler;
organist. w. M. Maillard chorister, G.
F. M r,e.
Reyes & Hills are having big clear
ance 'ale thi, month ard making a big
reduc ion in prices. The Lelands aso are
making reduced prices, and c. W. Brush
Is having a big underwear sale. Let us
pair ,n,z4 our own home stores l think
we can find as good goods and prices as
low as elsewhere.
Rev. w. A. Tuttle has closed bis pastor
ate here with the Universalist church.
A delightful watch party was given by
Mr. and Mrs. F. D Hill week ago Mon
day evening, q delciou, banquet being
served At midnight.
The Springfield grange had installation
of eff FRS " ednesday evt n,ng, after which
an Is delicious banquet wa. served.
Th- Original Fiske Jubilee Singers will
appear at the opera house, Friday evening,
January IL, the last entertainment IN the
cou's- This is in place Of the Ottumwa
Mae Quartet company that should have
appe .red in November last.
N,-. Inez Litchfeld is with her sister,
Mr., John Bixby.
George Ely has traded his home on VAL
ley street. for James Roby's farm and
moved onto the same.
DEATH OF JOHN BIxBY.
People of Springfield felt such shock
and feeling of sadness when on Thurs
day m rning the news came that John Blk
by hid tsk.n bis own life. He was found
in TIL cellar by bis daughter Lena. Funsr-
al .ervices wtre held at his late home
Sunday afternoon. His shop mates gave
brsuifal set piece Of flowers, Coates
Ajar," With the dove to welcome, and on
the standard below the word " Shop-mate."
Th' Junior Mechanics, of which he wa,
= nemner, attended in body, also his
shop mates. Other fl ,wers given we're cut
flowers, lovely carnations. He left a wife
and Two children. Mr.. Bixby complained
Wed sday OF his back and head, and ate