The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, January 18, 1889 Chester 7/12/1889 At a meting of fire district No. 1, held at the High-school room, Tuesday evening, the committee were instructed to purchase a steam fire engine, with the necessary appurtenances for the same; also to purchase the stone school-house (for $400) belonging to school district No. 20, and make suitable repairs on the same for an engine-house. Voted, to receive from the ladies such sums as they hold in their hands, raised by them for the purchase of an engine--said to be about $1,700; also a tax of 25 cents on the grand list of the fire district. The committee were authorized to borrow the balance of the money necessary to make the purchase and repairs needed, the sum not to exceed $5,000, including the available funds that may be in their hands. The business men in favor of rebuilding the hotel had a meeting at Judge HENRY's office, Thursday evening, to take action on a proposition lately made by N. O. JOHNSON, the owner of the lot on which the hotel was burned. Three young people were received into the Baptist church by baptism, Sunday evening. C. E. HARVEY of Chaplin, Conn., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John FRENCH, at the present time. E. A. EVANS' family, of Springfield, Mass., are stopping at his father's--Ed EVANS. Royal F. MANLY of New York city, a former resident here, was in town calling on old friends, last week. Sidney FARNSWORTH, a fourteen-year-old boy, while fooling with a revolver, last Monday, had a ball shot through his right hand. The ball was taken out and the hand dressed by Dr. EMERSON, and the hand now seems to be doing well. James M. TRACY and family, of Boston, Mass., are stopping for the summer with J. S. CHAPMAN's family. Mr. TRACY is a celebrated musician, and has by the urgent request of many citizens consented to give a course of lessons in vocal and instrumental music to such as care to avail themselves of the rare opportunity of receiving instruction from so capable and distinguished a teacher. A large delegation of Olive Branch lodge F. & A. M., of Chester, visited LaFayette lodge, at Cavendish, Wednesday evening. Charles STONE and wife, of Deerfield, Mass., are on a visiting trip through this section with their team. On Wednesday, Mrs. STONE was taken suddenly ill and called on Dr. GIBSON for medical assistance, where she now remains, unable to be removed. His wife's condition permitting, Mr. STONE will return to Deerfield the last of the week. G. F. HADLEY treated the citizens of this village to a fine display of fireworks, the evening of the 4th, which was highly enjoyed by all. Unopportunely a large cannon cracker exploded in Mr. H.'s hand, severely injuring it, and also came near destroying the sight of one of his eyes. Although badly inflamed, the optic is now so much improved that all fears for the loss of the sight are removed. The ladies of Henry Woman's Relief Corps, No. 39, will give a lawn-party, Tuesday evening, July 16th, at the residence of Hugh HENRY. Should the evening of the 16th prove rainy, then the first pleasant evening thereafter. Coffee, cake, ice-cream, etc. Miss Agnes MORSE of West Gardner, Mass., and Miss Ada CARTER of Worcester, Mass., are spending a few days at H. HENRY's. Names of pupils in district No. 4, who have had no absences during the term closing June 28th: Gertie MARSH, Anna FISH, Forrest GUILD, Dora GUILD, Edna EARLE, Edith EARLE, Don DAVIS, George MOORE, Malvina MOORE, Susie MOORE; absent one-half day, Ethel GREELEY; one day, Watson DAVIS. The larger pupils are particularly commended for close application to study and perfect recitations. Number of pupils, 25; average attendance, 21. Mrs. Ellen DAVIS, teacher. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT