The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, August 2, 1889 Chester 8/2/1889 A long-felt want has been supplied by the erection of a public water-trough and drinking-fountain in the street at the lower end of the park. The structure is of iron, was made in Connecticut, and combines with the water-trough a drinking-fountain, which will be appreciated not only by the quadrupeds but by the wayfaring bipeds who may quench their thirst from its cooling waters. The public are indebted therefore to the enterprise of E. A. HALL, who secured the funds for the purchase and superintended the placing of the structure and connecting it with the aqueduct, thus securing a permanent supply of water. It is evidently more designed for usefulness than for ornament, as it is placed on a solid base of rock and cement. The prospect is favorable for having a hotel in our village in the near future. Walter J. HADLEY has put into his store and postoffice a new jeweler's safe, made in Cincinnati, which weighs about 4,000 pounds. Miss Mary STEELE of Hartland is the guest of Rev. W. L. NOYES, and assisted at the concert, Wednesday evening, by singing a couple of opera songs. The concert given by the Congregational church and society, for the benefit of their organ fund, Wednesday evening, was a decided success both socially and financially. A large audience was present, who showed their appreciation by the hearty applause with which each performance was greeted. As an elecutionist, Miss Sarah ROUNDS fully sustained her reputation as one of the best. Her rendering of the frog colloquy,with other recitations, would be hard to equal. The several singers successfully performed their parts; and the piano recital as given by Prof. TRACY, Mrs. TRACY, and Miss Louise ROBBINS, was especially fine; while B. H. RIGGS, although a young man, showed much skill as an amateur pianist. Miss Mary STEELE, Miss Julia HUBBARD, and E. E. GORHAM, added much to the enjoyment of those present by excellent selections and fine singing. A. BLAISDELL of Orange, Mass., a former resident, is calling on friends here. Josiah JEFTS will soon sell at auction his personal effects, and shortly leave for Minnesota, where for a time he will make his home with his brother. Lonnie SMITH of the International hotel, Boston, Mass., is spending the week with friends in town and at Lowell Lake. The centennial of the organization of the Baptist church, which occurs the 10th of August, will be suitably remembered by a rehearsal of the church history for the past 100 years, by the pastor, Rev. H. B. TILDEN. Lloyd A, VEAZEY, the gentlemanly clerk with ADAMS & PARK, is spending his vacation with his wife and daughter, at Winthrop beach, near Boston. Will ROUNDS in the employ of the Michigan Central railroad co., in their office in Detroit, is spending his month's vacation with his parents, Judge and Mrs. ROUNDS. Glad to see Will looking so well, after his sixteen months absence. Monday evening, Mrs. A. D. FLETCHER gave a pleasant "high tea" to a party of the young friends of son George. After spending several weeks here, Bert JOHNSON started on his return to Colorado Springs, Monday, leaving Mrs. J. and son to follow in October. John BALLARD, after spending a short vacation away, has returned to his old position in ADAMS & PARK's store. Mr. McGRATH and wife, of Boston, are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Frank ADAMS. Mr. and Mrs. Geoge H. GREENWOOD and son Chester, of Boston, are the guests of Mr. an Mrs. A. D. FLETCHER. Mrs. W. P. DODGE is very ill; but at this writing is, we are glad to learn, apparently improving. Mr. and Mrs. Ed FARR, who have been with Mrs. DODGE for the past week, returned to their home in Vernon, today (Thursday). Mr. and Mrs. L. M. CARPENTER are spending a few weeks with friends at Middletown Springs. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT