The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, Friday, August 23, 1889 Chester 8/23/1889 That pest of the hen-roost, the chicken thef, has been raiding the poultry-yards of some of our citizens, and carrying off the best of their turkeys. While certain individuals from a neighboring town are visiting in the vicinity, it may be well for poultrymen to see that their flocks roost high, out of the reach of the petty pilferer. Mrs. H. L. HOLDEN is spending a week with friends in Bennington. Mr. and Mrs. DAY of Rochester, N.Y., are spending some weeks here, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ALLEN. A. E. BALL of Jackson, Mich., was entertained by Oscar MILLER, last Friday and Saturday, while returning to his home from Boston. Mrs. Lottie POLLARD of Nehawka, Neb., has been visiting in town. Miss Mary WILLARD of Hartland, after spending some days with her friend, Lillian POLLARD, went to Burlington, Tuesday. Mrs. SMITH and daughter, of Leavett, Mass., are visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Will DAVIS are to be congratulated on the advent of a fine girl baby, Monday, the 19th. Also Mr. and Mrs. John ABBOTT for the birth of a fine boy on the same date. Miss Nellie WINCHESTER of Lynn, Mass., is visiting at Barney COOK's. Rev. H. B. TILDEN started Monday, for the lake region of Maine, where he will spend his vacation. Rev. Henry SLACK and family, now of Bethel, Conn., have been spending some days with his former parishoners here. Miss Abby BALDWIN of Ludlow, with her friend Miss ADAMS of Boston, called on relatives here, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John LOONEY of Burlington are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick LOONEY. George KELLY and family, of Brooklyn, N. Y., are guests of Mrs. FITCH, mother of Miss KELLY. H. B. BOOTH is the owner of one of the finest carriage horses in town, lately purchased by him of Mr. WOOD of Townshend. The family of G. F. HADLEY returned from their vacation trip, Wednesday. Miss Ada TAYLOR of Ludlow, is the guest of her friend Miss May CHRISTIE this week. Miss Fanny WARD, a former school teacher here, who has been visiting with Miss Belle RAYMINGTON, unfortunately lost her portemonaie while going to the Depot, Wednesday evening. It contained about eight dollars, and at this writing (Thursday, a. m.) has not been found. A lodge of I. O. O. F. was organized here, Wednesday evening. Members of the order were present from Rutland and other towns in the vicinity. Mrs. MACOMBER of Uxbridge, Mass., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. P. L. WESTON. The Cantata of the "Flower Queen," under direction of Prof. James M. TRACY of Boston, will be given a the town hall in Chester, Tuesday evening next. A rare entertainment is in store for those who may attend, as Mr. TRACY has devoted much time and talent to the training of the signers who will take part in the performance. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT