Historic events for Jan 29
Some of the boys are moving for the erection of a toboggan slide in Brattleboro, and have already gotten the promise of $200 for the purpose. The proposed location is in the Goodhue pasture, now owned by Mr. Crowell, the 30-foot elevation for the send-off to be built near the large chestnut tree.
Gentlemen, Please excuse my personality when I say you must pay that note or account which you have owed me for a long time - delays are dangerous. A. E. Dwinell
On Monday evening last the saw and grist mill belonging to Elroy Stoddard and situated in the west part of town, about four or five miles from this village, was discovered to be on fire, and before the flames could be arrested was wholly consumed.
The historical January thaw has only two days left in which to put in an appearance. The oldest inhabitant says he never knew the thing to fail, though it sometimes doesn’t come till March.
The population of this village during the past year has decreased 31, while the number of families has increased 42.
The dinginess of the post office has been measurably relieved by the use of kalsomine and some bright paper borders.
Individual letters of remonstrance against Waite’s pardon have been written and sent to the President.
The Reformer took its usually, courteous, fine-spirited way last week, of saying that it got badly left the week before in not learning about the scheme of Waite’s pardon - of confessing that it was just a week behind the times, as happens so often. But the boy is young yet; he means well, and will learn better by and by.
At the annual meeting of the trustees of the Brooks library, held on Wednesday evening, it was voted to accept the collection of shells belonging to the estate of the late Admiral Greene, if the collection is tendered, as has been proposed by his son, and to provide suitable cases for the accommodation and exhibition of the specimens.
Travelers up the Canal street hill were entertained by the sight of a half-grown cosset lamb which evidently enjoyed the coasting as much as the boys. When placed on the front end of the traverse, the lamb laid himself down comfortably, “took in” the swift ride down the hill, and then with a complacent “b-a-a,” shook himself and trotted back up the hill to do it over again.
The “Around the World in 80 Days” company could not get around to Brattleboro, and has cancelled all dates for this section.
The severest snow storm of two years began Wednesday evening and continued until yesterday afternoon. The fall in Brattleboro is estimated at 16 to 19 inches. A heavy wind caused the snow to drift badly, and all trains yesterday were delayed.
The lecture by Rev. J. Edward Farrow at the Baptist church next Monday evening is entirely new. The stereopticon views will include savage life and customs, the cliff dwellings, furniture and homes, magnificent cathedrals and many of the world’s masterpieces of art.
S.A. Smith & Co., whose factory has been on a none-hour schedule during the winter, have had such an increase in business that it was necessary to change to ten hours, beginning this week.
A man of about 35 years, named Gregory, who created a sensation in Crosby block last Friday by calling on Dr. Putnam and asking to have his head opened and the rust scraped-out, was examined by Drs. Conland and Webster, pronounced insane and committed to the asylum, showed rapid recovery from his bewildered state of mind, and yesterday was taken home by a brother.
