Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1921-04-15
5OYsa,, Ago
Happenings Of March, 1871,
Taken from the Files OF
The Phoenix

DR.. Horton has moved his Office to
Crosby block. third floor.
Newton Phil lips ha4 sold his house on
Reed street T. W. II. Miner.
The old Kcyc; place near the common
has been bought by Henry Dcvcns for
$1,000.
On Saturday, April Sth, the mercury
registered IS degrees in the shade in un-
exposed places in this village. On Main
street it was several degrees warmer.
We learn that the Bliss house on the
corner of Chase and Asylum streets has
been purchased by Judge Cults, who will
doubtless procure its removal.
New millinery rooms have been opened
in Crosby block by Misses Pickett &
| Hatch, who respectfully solicit Il share
of the public patronage.
BY Il commendablc effort on the part
of the members, the Centre Congrcga-
tional church has succeeded in raising
sufficient funds to pay its entire debt and
| purchase new bell of 5000 pounds
weight, which has already been ordered.
Isaac Hines and Lcavitt Sergeant
have returned from their sojourn in
Florida, accompanied by one or two 9th
crS who went from this vicinity. They
report themselves pleased with their eX-
4 pcricnccs and appear to be physically
improved thereby.
The annual choice of officers of the
| BAPTIST Sabbath school occurred last
Sunday. with the following result Pres
ident. George f.. IIigley; superintendent,
+ o. Il. Douglas: assistant. l.. T.. Highly {;
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Elbridge Van Doom; librarian FL G..
Warren.
James NJ Tyler. Esq, has disposed of
his interest in the law firm of Field &
| Tyler to f. W. Stoddard of Townshcnd
the coming summer. Mr.. Stoddard is
n son of Judge Stoddard of Townshend
and is spoken of as young man of eX-
ccllent character and of much promise
in his profession.
Last Saturday evening. fire was dis
covered issuing from an old barn on FL
liot street. which speedily communicated
TO the house adjoining occupied by Mrs.
| u. s. Shcrwin, Mrs Sarah Fuller and
Joseph BigeOw The fire was Subducd
with the loss of the ell part of the house
and portion of its contents. Mrs.
Shcrwin lay sick in bed within a few feet
|
the timely arrival of assistance would
doubtless have persisted in the flames
The fire is thought TO have been set by
some person malcously disposed, but no
arrest has been made
d
The barn belonging to X. f.. Hosford
of West Brattleboro was discovered to
be on fire on the evening of April Z. The
fire had so far progressed when discov-
cred that the building with all its con-
tents was entirely destroyed. The Sem
mary buildings and Congregational
church were saved, with, great difficulty
Horse sheds belonging thereto. The cause
is not known but 1t is the general belief
| that it was the work of n pipe or cigar.
| The fiftoth anniversary of the mar
riagc of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Muzzy
was celebrated at their residence at ia
maica, March 9th. More than 60 rca-
tivcs and friends We're present. Among
the gifts were n gold headed cane for
L"tncle Ben" and n set of gold knitting
| needles for aunt phila," n pair of gold
| bound Spcctacles for each from the alb
sent son and daughter and various gifts
| from other children and friends amount
ing in value to over 5000. \ bountiful
supper was served in tho town hall
after which Rev. Mr.. Bowen made APP
propriate remarks.
|
| Horace Stowell of Londonderry is re-
ported to have made go pounds of ma
pie sugar this spring from ) small white
naples.
Alonzo Starkoy of TownShcnd, well
known as deputy sheriff. jailor, auction
Ger. etc, and man whose presence is
always welcomed except by rogucS, has
removed to this town with his family
| having rented Charles Lawrcncc's farm
4 for the coming season.
| Vernon has been renowned the past
winter for its numerous parties and as
spring appeared we thought each one
the last of the season. Mrs. $. s. Steb-
bins has recently had two album quilt
! ing parties. which were attended by the
donors of the blocks. Next came sur
prise party for Maj. Eli Lee, at the res
idcncc of his son. Next in routine was
a party for Miss Mabel Dickinson who
resides near South Vernon. Last Sat
urday night Miss Nellie Weatherhead
went to the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Newton to visit her sister and
about nifty friends came to surprise and
congratulate her on the return of her
| birthday. She was made the recipient of
a nice writing desk and other gifts. A
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