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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

RELIEVING CHoKED CATTLE.-On an
animal h Somng choked with any hard
substance that cannot pass the outlet, harsh
measures should hever be used until all
others have failed.
The practice of placing Il block against
one side of the throat and endeavoring TO
break the obstruction with mallet, as is
sometimes practised, is simply brutal. One
of the simplest and at the same time most
eflicacious remedies is to give half-pint
of lard oil or melted lard, by drawing out
the animals tongue, raising the head and
administering from u thick bottle. This
lubricates the gullet, sickens the stomach,
relaxes the muscles of the throat and in
coughing the lodged substance will gener-
ally pass either upor down.
If the choking has existed so long that
inflammation of the throat has ensued, re-
sort must be had to the probing, any flexi-
bic rod, either whalebone, vulcanzed rub
Der, ETC., with a sponge or soft substance
affixed 20 the end. Introduce the soft end
into the throat, holding the animals head
up, and the obstruction being reached,
press it firmly down at any risk, for it Is
now a case of life or death.
TO relieve the Inflammation, apply Slip
pery-elm poutlce, keeping it in close con-
tact with the throat by securing the folds
in which it is placed by means Of cords 10
the horns keeping the animal on light, soft
food, assisted with linseed tea, until the in
flammation is subdued.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
from Brattleboro letter to the Bennington Gazette,
under date

from Brattleboro letter to the Bennington Gazette
under date Dec. 20.
This home of Gen. Phelps, the author
Of the emancipation proclamation and fin
Usher of the masonic fraternity, this burial
place Of James Fisk, Jr., Thunderbolt, and
other noted men, is in no 'ense a typical
country village. There is infinitely more
of social vitality and business activity with
in this borough of 5000 souls than pervades
any other community Of equal population
in all New England. The festal season is
being celebrated here with even more than
the usual enthusiasm, the various churches
and other societies vying with each other
in their holiday decorations and festivities
In almost every home and public resort the
cheerful evergreen finds lodgment, while
the churches are prolusely and tastefully
adorned with this attractive emblem of inn
mortality. The rustic little Episcopal
church, modestly reposlng on the bank o T
the ice-choked Connecticut, far outstrips its
magnificent rivals in the art of elaborate
decoration, and presents an appearance
which would invite the most confirmed
skeplic to Christmas worship therein.
The winter festivities were fair
ly inaugurated on Wednesday evening,
I'D inst, with social dance at the Crosby
block, which was INDUCED in by hardly
less than 100 joyous couples. This affair
was quite select and was given under the
auspices of the occupants OF the block, be-
ing the third of a series of private parties TO
be held there during the winter. The long
hall, fronting the commodious dwellings
on the second floor, was brilliantly illum-
mated and trimmed, not less than 100 flags
and notices ofwelcome adjoining the walls,
while the cheerful homes of the tenants
were thrown wide open to the merry COM
pany. With the possible exception of Bur-
lington or Rutland, no town in this Stale
makes better display of holiday goods,
both useful and ornamental, than the thrift
ty merchants of Brattleboro offer their pa
irons. Brattleboro has no town or corpor-
alton debts, hence does not feel the finan-
cia depression as do -burdened localities.
Probably more men and women of national
fame sojourn here during the summer
months Than elsewhere in Vermont, for the
popularity of this resort is sounded world
wide.
"New Years calls" will be a usual fea-
ture here, and the officers of Fuller's Bat
terry will call upon their friends in full
uniform. The Citizens Lecture
Course has been grand success this sea-
son under the popular management OF
Henry G. Willard, Esq, who, for several
years past, has catered to the satisfaction OF
The public with financial good fortune.
So it goes, with religious meetings,
festivals, fairs, lectures, readings, operas,
socials, literary clubs, choral and masonic
unions, etc., etc., etc Truly there is no
rest for the weary here, and so despairing
of even limiting of BrattlebUro's glory, its
scarcity of Democrats and other virtues in
4 this letter, | must close.
Hastily. yours, TRAVELLER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

es, and falling thence harmlessly TO the
ground. In the summer, trees act as
screens between houses and blocks, mod
Grating the heat of fires, and interposing a
barrier which is seldom passed by the
flames. When we add to these very prac-
teal considerations the value of trees in
breaking the force of the wind, enhancing
the beauty of city, and afTording CRATE
full shade to pedestrians, it will be seen
that trees, planted along city streets, pay
for themselves many times over and in
many different ways. a community which
acts on the sugr" stions thus enforced, not
only ministers to its aesthetic tastes and
promotes culture and the love Of the beau
tiful, but erects a barrier against fires,
checks the spread of conHagrations, and
"puts money in its purse" in one Of the
simplest and most common sense ways
conceivable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

We take pleasure in inviting the attention Of our
readers to the advertisement, found in another col
umn, Of Mcssrs. Littleheld h Co. Of Manchester,
N. H., prOprietors Of the constitutional Catarrh
Remedy"
This house is too well known TO require any attes-
tstlon from pen 20 the character and standing
Of the gentlemen composing the same, any assur-
anoe to the public that whatever course they may
pursue in the matter Of the introduction Of remedies
10 the public will be characterized by fair dealing
honest purpose and earnest endeavor, while reap
ing their Just peouniary reward, to relieve suffering
humanity.
while it is not our province within the scope Of
ability to enter into any discussion as to the mer
its demerits of medicinal agents, still the fact can
not be resisted that the "Constitutona CatArrh REM
edy" is certainly departure from the ordinary run
Of patented cures which arc flooding the market al
the present day, and stands high upon the list Of
standard pharmaceutical preparations, being COM
posed Of the choicest and most effective articles Of the
matera medlca, and prominently fitted to cope with
the affection which bears its name.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
The Scientific American

which has been published weekly for the last thirty
years, does this, to an extent beyond That OF any
other publication, in fact it IS the only weekly paper
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tho arts and sciences.
Every number is profuscy illustrated and It's con-
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nation pertaining to the industrial, mechanical and
scientific progress Of tho world descriptions, with
beautiful engravngs Of new inventions, new imple-
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knds useful notes, recipes, suggestions and advice
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all the various arts forming complete repertory OF
new Inventions and discoveries containing weekly
record not only Of the progress Of the industrial arts
IN own country, but also Of all now discoveries
and inventions in every branch Of engineering, me-
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The Scientific American has been the foremost Of
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L. IS the Oldest largest cheapest and the bost weekly
chemistry. inventions, science and industrial
progress, published in the world The practical re-
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people Of all professions win hnd the Scientific Amer
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A years. numbers contain $50 pages and several
hundred engravings. Thousands Of volumes pre-
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Special circulars giving club rates sent free Single
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aud have the largest establishment in the world.
More than nifty thousand applications have been made
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Patents are obtained on the best terms. Models Of
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Address for the paper or concerning patents, MUM
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

A CENTURY FIsvESTIos.-Undoubtsdly the great
Machinery Hall will be the browning point Of Ameri-
can triumph IN the coming Centennial. While the
latter half Of the century which Union has been
in existence proved vastly productive Of valuable
inventions than the nifty years previous, America
point with pride to the large number Of remarkable
labor-savng machines with which Ler inventors have
blessed the world. The telegraph the rotary printing
press, the sewing machine, aud other leading articles
of universal use, have been widely lauded but there
innumerabo articles the result Of American in
genuy, eaah Of which is worthy descriptive article
Of greater length than newspaper limits usually allow
To protect the teeming brain that evolves with pa
cnt thought and thorough test the perfected idea Of
improved method in machinery, manu-
fscture, ETC. and to secure, II possible suitable pc
cunary return to such inventor the Patent Laws have
been established and maintained; but the inventor
has to exercise discrimination in the selection OF
solicitor, he may suffer pecunary loss In seeking
letters patent for unpatentAble article fail to
obtain patent 10 which he is Justly entitled ac-
count of faulty specifications.
If long experience and immense business with
every department Of the Patent ONCE thorough
with foreign well as American patent laws
and rules, and success In procuring all desired pa
pers for his centage that Is unequAed be the best
recommendations for Patent Solicitor, then Mr.. X.
H. Eddy, of 76 State Street, Boston, widely known
Of the most successful men in that line, lie
mended strongly by his works to all seeking pat
ents, renewals, extensions trade marks, etc, he
has been cordially Endorsed for many years past by
| his patrons and the press Of New England.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
ReV1e90 Of the Markets.

NEW YORK. Dec. 49, Flour: market easy; su-
pernne Western and State 81 25GI 80; choice IS 90
Q6 white Wheat Western extra Sc 00aT 0O. Wheat
No. Chicago 81 10: No. l Milwaukee 81 80; winter
red Western 81 POOL 81 No. Spring, 81 3Osl 81
amber Western 81 2SCGl IS; white Western 81 AOA
l As Corn-steam Western mixed 73e74c; white
Western 7bc Oats, mixed Western, 45e4sc; white
Western 46@50c. Pork Mess, $40 O0Gl9 80
Butter firm at l5s 25c for Western GAG 80 for State
CHICAGO, Dec. 49, Flour quiet and Weakening
Wheat Irregular; No spring 81 O4al "a Ia
No. spring csc on the spot. Corn still hrm
Rye AK; sales at csc for No. 2. Barley, No. 2
SIC on the spot. Pork $40 lOSl935.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

IT, VALUE.oF SHADE TREES IN CITIES.
Some Of the California papers are finding
lesson in the recent destructive contia-
grafton at Virginia City, New, concerning
the value oisshade trees In cities. The Sac
ramento Reeord-Unioh bears testimony
that in that city disastrous and widespread
conHagrations have frequently been avert
ed, almost solely through the agency OF
shade trees. The trees serve to prevent
the passage Of burning debris through the
air--lhe embers which would otherwise be
blown from house 10 house and from block
b block being caught In the upper branch
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
Marrfantg.

In Brattleboro, Dec. ~, by Rev. NJ. H. Harris, John
W. Bodgett Of Amherst, Mass, and Melissa Bardwell
Of Brattleboro.
In East Dover, Dec. n, by Rev. E. H. wAtrous J.
W. Thurber of Guiford and Eva l.. Howe q Dover.
In Putney, Dee. u, by Rev. j. II. Gaylord Dighton
II. Falrbrother ana Rosa ]. Robbins, both Of West
minister.
In Jamaica. Dec. I, by Rev orris Pier, John L,
CLARK and Abby L. PrOuty
In North Hinsdhlc, n. H., Dec. %, by Rev. C. W.
Durham, Edward c. Barrett and Ida $. Elmer Thorn
as.
In Keene, y. II. Dec. 23, by Rev. William o. white,
Dyer Webster Perry Of Bratleboro aud Susau Maria,
daughter Of Col. Geo d. bort Of Keenc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
Available Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1876 Of the sterling medical annual
known Hostetter's Almanac, is now ready, and
may be obtained, free of cost Of druggists and
erAl couhtry dealers in all parts Of the United States
and British America, and indeed in every civilized
portion Of the western hemisphere. 1t combines with
the soundes practical advice for the preservation and
restoration q health, large amount Of interesting
and amusing light reading, and the calendar, astro
nomcsl calculations, chronological items, kc., are
prepared with great care and will be found entirely
accurate The issue Of Hostetter's Almanac for 1875
will probably be the largest edition of a medical worn
over published in any country The proprietors
Messrs Hostetter 4 Smith, Pittsburgh Pa, on re-
ceipt Of two-cent stamp, will forward copy by mai
to any person who cAnnot procure one in his neigh
borhood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
Deaths.

In Braneboro Dec. %, her l7th birthday, Of quick
consumption, Elan H., only child Of Elbrdge L. aud
Harriet Stockwell.
In Dover, Dec. 90 william Hashins, aged 81.
In Vernon, Dec. %, Asa FairmAn, aged n.
In Soath Vernon, Dec. 49, Of diphtheria, James T.
Priest, aged 49,
In Boston, Mass, Dec a. Of scarlet fever, Walter
O., only remaining child Of Welcome and FideliA A.
FELTON,, aged years, months.
In Orange Mass., Dec. II, Of typhoid pneumonia,
Betsy A, wife Of Warren Allen, formerly Of fayet.e-
vile, aged 81 years, 10 months, % days.
In Deerhed Mass, Dec. a. OF heart diaeAse, Elisha
Barrett, Of Hinsdae, ". H., aged 70.
In Lyme, n. H., Dec. IL, Henry II. Barton, former
ly Of Putney, aged S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

STOP THAT CoUGH-DR. MoRIIs' SYRUP OF Tan
WILD CHERRY AND HoREuoUND will cure a cough in
one-ha the time necessary to cure 1t with other
medicine. There is positively pulmonary disease
which it will not cure greatly alleviate. For al
cases of hoarseness, loss Of voice, coughs Group
bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough, 1t has no
equal. We never knew a person who had used 1t but
that recommended 1t to others. We are prepared to
guarantee every bottle. Please call and inquire about
IL. Trial size 10 cents. For sale by II. c. Willard
Co.. sole agents for Brattleboro. Smith. Doolittle
Smith, Boston, General Agents. 80
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET,


WATERTowE, Dec. %, 1875.
Prices Market Beef. Afewchoice-s0 75@l0 90
Extra 1915 "a so; first quality 81 25 Tf 50
Second quality, SO 0Od7 90; third quality, $50
(N.B.-Choice grade includes nothing but stall fed
HOO to 14OO 10 bulocks; extra and first quality in
cludes the best large fat second and third quail
ty includes oxen and two and three year old seers
st6res-Working Oxen-SlOO, 1870, l75@ s2IO FpAir
Mich Cows ans Calyes-S35 to 60; extra G5to 90.
Farrow Cows $40 to $40.
Yearlings-slO to 20. Two years old-SIs to go
Three years OLDEST to as.
Veal Calves 60 so al on.
Prices of Sheep and Lambs.-In lots, 50 90, 90
"a rs each: extra SO 0OS SO EACH from 4Ca6C T. Ii
Hides-Brighton, 7 y h; Country Ga lac.
Tallow-Brighton, 10 &c tn. CGuntT! 90 l-2'
per 10.
Pelts T5easI so each. Calf Skins l4@l5e q h.
Poultry l0s l2c y ID.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

BOzOdOnt.-An article that is at a teeth pre-
server and breath purifier, and yet 80 pleasant and
convenient USE its exceeding popularity does not
surprise any one Time fully established the fact
that the sozodont possesses these excellent qualtit
in eminent degree. 1t has legtimAtely acquired
the right to position upon every toilet table.
Spahings Glue, always up to the sticking point.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

why will ycN suffer from Rheumatism
Sprains, Stiff Joints, Swellings, Burns, scads, or
Weak Back when the CentRur Liniment affords GER
tain relief Many articles Boothe pain to certain
extent, but the Centaur Liniment cures. The White
Liniment Is for the human family, the yellow Lini-
ment is for horses and animals
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

Cross ana siclGIy Children can be made
healthy aud strong by regulating their stomachs and
bowels with Castora. 1t is moro effective than Cas-
tor Oil an is as pleasant to take honey For Wind
Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms and Costiveness, there
is nothing in existence equal to Castoria.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
CONFESSIONS Or A VICTIM,

PUBLISHED AS A WARNING and for the benefit Of
YOUNG MES And OrHERs who suffer from NERVOUS
DEBILITY, LOSS OF MANHOOD, etc., giving his
rules Of SelfCure, after undergoing much Altering
aud expense aud mailed free receiving Postpaid
directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL MAY
FAIR, r. o. Box l5S, Brooklyn, ny 4-S3
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

In Every Town and Village, persons may
be found who have been saved from death from con-
sumption by HALR's HONEY OF HoREHouSD AND Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

Lyons KathairOn prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews ts growth, and
gives strength and vigor 1t is delightfully."- perfumed
and makes a splendid dressing. II is the cheapest
an most desirable Hair Tonic ever produced Used
by the elite. Price only 20 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
To the weak. the Worn and the wea.

ry, the editor of thu Bostsn Recorder says 1--WE can
most unhesitaiingly recommend the Peruvian Syrup,
protected solution Of the protoIide Of iron, TO all
the weak, the and the weary, having richly ex-
perienced its benefits 1t possesses all the qualities
claimed for it by its proprietors."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
1T PAYS!IT PAYS!
WHAT PAYS?

IT pays every Manufacturer, Merchant, Mechanic,
Il Inventor, Farmer or Professional Man to keep in.
formed on all the improvements and discoveries Of
the age II pays the head Of every family to intro
duce into his household newspaper that ia instruc
i've, that fosters taste for investigation, and
promotes thought and encourages discussion among
the members.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
CTATE OF VERMONT,

y DISTRICT OF wEsTMISsTLR, IS.
The Probate Court in and for said District To all
persons interested in the Estate OF CALISTA +. BUT
TERFIELD, late Of Townshend in said District, de-
ceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that ormando S. Howard,
Executor Of the VIII Of said deceased proposes TO
render his administration account and 10 ask for
order of distribution under the Will q said deceased,
Al special session Of the said Court to be held at the
Probate Once in Townshend, the 18th day Of jan
uAry 1876, and that said Court will then and there
decide upon the allowance Of said account and decree
distribution Of said estate, at which time and place
you may may be heard in the premises If you shall
80 c. B. EDDY, ReR'r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31
STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS
A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.

A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.
N R.H. EDDY Solicitor Of Patents for Inven-
tons Trade Marks, Designs, No. &c State Street,
opposite Kilby Street, Boston.
After extensive practice OF upwards of 80 years,
continues to patents in the United StAtts also
in Great Britain France and other foreign countries
Caveats Specifications Assignments and all papersfor
patents executed reasonable terms, with dispatch
researches made to determine the validity and utility
of patents of inventions and legal and other advice
rendered in all matters touching the Copies OF
the claims OF any patent furnished by RENTING
dollar. Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States posseSses superior
facilities for obtaining Patents or GseertGHHg tks
patentdBihty oCiHUsHtioHs.
Allnecessity Of journey to Washington toprocure
Patent, aud the usual great delay there, are here
TESTIMONIALS.
''Iregard Mr.. Eddy al one OF the most capable and
ulpractioners with whom have had ofhciai
ntercourse.-CHARLEs MASON, Commissioner OF
Patents"
t'Ihave in assurin inventors thAtthey
cannotemploy man more competent and trusfWoI
thy and capable OF putting their RpplicationEn
form to for them an early and favorable con-
sideration at the Patent Ohice.-EDMUNDB BURKE,
ate Commissioners of Patents"
''Mr II. II, EDDY has made for me over THIRTY ap.
plicatonsfor Patents having almost
eyerycase Such unmistAkable proof OF great talent
and ability on his part, leads me to recommend ALL
Inventors to applyto him to patents
they may be OF having the most
bestowed on their cases, and at very reasonable
,haIges.-JoHN TAGGART.'
Boston Jan. ,ls7o.-1yl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-31

C,TATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Randolph,
- Vt. ABEL L. LRAvEsvoRIH, AN, Principal,
sisted by four graduates from the Normal Schools Of
Vt, Mass, and N Y. Model School and Preparatory
Departments added. Fall term Opens lth Tuesday IN
August. Spring term I'd Tuesday in February. Send
for catalogue. 3A-S3
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Powers Institute.

VITINTER Term will begin Nov. 20. Furnished
w rooms for sef-boarding, IS cents per week fer
each pUpil Board SA co per week The village is quiet
and free from temptations to vice. Instruction thor
ouQh Pupils will ind here superior advantages for
preparation for college, for teaching, for business,
and for music. A. j. SANBORN, An, Principal.
Bernardston, Mass, July !, 1875. 6nl3O
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CTATE OF VERMONT,
i

~ DISTRICT OF NEB1AINbrEB, bb.
The Probate Court In and for said district:
To all persons interested In tho estate Of ELIAS D.
UNDERWoOD, late OF Townshond in said district,
deceased, Greeting
Administrator Of the estate uf said deceased proposes
TO render his account and ask for distribution Of said
estate at special session Of said Court to be held at
the Probate Office In Townshend, in said district, on
the 18th day Of January, 1876 and that said Court
will then and there decide upon the allowance OF said
account order an assignment to the widow Of said
deceased and decree distribution Of said estate, at
which time and place you may be heard in the prem
50 c. B. EDDY, Reg'r.