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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

An addition has been made to the village
library. 1t now contains about sixty volumes,
all good books Citizens are invited to join,
and thus help increase the library and its use
fulness. 1t is kept at Mr. Knapp's store. A
public entertainment of a literary sort, for the
benefit of the library, is proposed. 1t ought
to succeed.
While Rev. T. NJ. Butler was out with
his family on Thanksgiving Day, some sneak
thief broke into the parsonage, by bursting
open the back door Whether frightened
away before his work wns done or not is not
yet known, but the only theft discovered SO
far is the extraction of S1.jl in change from
a little portmonuie that lay on the mantle
Several other articles of value mi ght have
been taken, but the thief evidently did not
wish for anything that would lead to detec-
ton. These petty thieving operations have
of late been too common about here Only
recently we learn that Theodore Rand, Mr.
White and others have had chickens taken
from the roosts.
Mr.. Knapp has a new clerk, in the per
son of Theodore Barber from the west viii
lage.
Mr.. L. o. Thayer moves this week into
the tenement over that occupied by Warren
Willard. We are glad that he has determined
to make Townshend his home.
The academy term commenced last week
with promising number. Tho two village
schools under Miss Hattie Brown and Mr.
Barber have about seventy scholars.
Rev. Geo Porter advertises a lecture in
the Congregational church on the evening of
the 18th. Subject: "Old Maids, worth one
dollar but only fifteen cents is charged for
admission. query. When is the lecture
promised the literary society over one year
ago to be given?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

years and experience, a good degree of sue
cess attends their efforts.
Stuart Rogers, in some Of his fine char
acter delineations Of pathos, mirth and scnti-
ment will appear Monday evening, Dec. .,
at the Universalist church.
Directly after the service in the church
of the Redeemer last Sabbath evening, a un-
ion temperance meeting was conducted by
Revs. G. +. Babbitt, II. II. Hamilton, A. c.
Coult and G. A. Paddock, all resident clergy
men. A marked degree of interest and abili-
ty was manifested by the speakers, and was
called out in view Of the action to be taken
next Saturday by the town relative to the
adoption or rejection Of the provision of the
statute regulating the sale of lager beer and
other malt liquors. The reasons advanced
were full of force, power and wit, and can
not be successfully met by the opposition.
A Square stand against the traffic was the
position maintained by the advocates, aud
our temperance people desire to see at the
meeting good representation, and of the re-
suit one can easily judge. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

tuesday evening oil last week the sun
day school of the Evangelical Alliance sur
prised DIR. and Mrs. Goodwillie by assem-
bling at their house in their absence. The
doctor was then sent for, and on his return
found his bopse full of friends who had come
- -. A. =.
'oBe'"ei ioi 'ne purpose Vi AL eApression Vi
gratitude Tor the very efhclent aid he has rem
dered the Evangelical Alliance as supernten-
dent of their Sunday school. N. F. BRYANT
Fso caIIsd ,be marty, IN ,be di,i,,, room, and
49, ,ha ,ra,a,,tot;o,, -, -
'N0 PieS','''''iOi sP'eo"' io'oun'ins
Ofien! some oi 'Ie earnest ', eIor'S 'ne uoc'or'
aSS'S'eu u! MIS- uoou"ILiie' mas nl"ue since
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

APPLEToN's JOURNAL FOR DECEMBER. In
preparation for its new policy of devoting its
attention more to discussion than to descrip-
tive articles, Appleton's journal disposes of IA
considerable number of descriptive papers in
its December number, beginning with nm ac-
count of the process employed in an electro
silver plating establishment, accompanied by
sixteen Illustrations. Edward Roberts gives
minute and interesting description of Held
elberg in an illustrated paper called "A Ger
man Town and Castle" G. II. Jones writes
still another descriptive paper Of good quail
ty about "Old New York, and VIM. II. Ride
ing finishes the list with "A Floating City of
the Atlantic" the city being steamship
of one of the regular lines. George NJ.
Towles contributes sketch of Gambotta,
Charles Carol writes of apartment houses,
Susan Fenimore Cooper, in her "Otsego
Leaves" has delightful sketch of "a Road-
side Postofiice, (already given in our col
umns) and c. II. Woodman contributes
sketch of Oriental religions and religious
wars, of Ghengis Khan, and of the condi-
ton + which exist III the East for the produc-
ton of gigantic religious wars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

sketch club in the same build;n, ,,,;u, ,,z
Our studio is on the second aooT Of n ,'.c
story building, is 2Ox2O feet. and about !
rect nigh, being finished off TO the gable roof
inere is sky-light and high side LIGHT ON
tho northwest, and two ordinary windows ON
the opposite side. Our furniture is exceed
,hgy ordinary and consists of two small iron
Deusteads, two tables, three or four chairs
three easels, small stove, and few other
necessary articles. The tables. chairs ana
some other things were purchased of some
students about leaving Paris, for very little
money the stove costing only . francs. In.
pies francs each, and the chairs only IA
francs. My part Of the rent of the studio IL
nearly francs per week take my meals
at restaurant in the Rue de Buci, where
many OF the students go, which costs me
three francs per day, making the total cost of
living % francs, or S.. 20 per week which IL
the best l can do and as nenr as can learn
Is much less than that paid by the other stu.
uents' Notwithstanding that we practice the
greatest economy we consider ourselves very
Pleasantly and comfortably situated.
We were favored with extremely fine
weather during our voyage across the Allan
uc, winch was great pleasure to me, as
was not annoyed with seasickness. The end
OF the voyage, the sail up the English Chan
mel and the Thames, was very interesting [
learned as much as l could of London in the
few days that | remained there. Having
seen the South Kensngton Museum and
School of Art, and the National Gallery. |
was much disappointed in many of the Eng
lish artists, the engravings of whose works l
had seen in America. During the few weeks
previous to being admitted to the Eeole des
Beaux Arts / learned much from the paint
lngs at the Exposition, at the Louvre and at
the Museum of the Luxembourg. 1t is
plain to be seen that the French are the
greatest painters of to-day, and l think the
greatest sculptors Mr.. Bartholdi, whose
acquaintance l made soon after my arrival in
Paris, was very kind to me, having given me
some hints that assisted me greatly. He
wished to be remembered to you and your
family. My knowledge of the language of
the French ISIS limited that to enter into any
lengthy conversation is impossible. l can
generally make myself understood, and also
understand all that is absolutely necessary,
and so get along very well.
You thought of giving me one OF two let
tiers of introduction that in case of necessity
might be of service to me- l may never be
in need of such letters, but if you would be
pleased to send Inc them would feel very
grateful. Will you also please to thank Miss
W. for me, for her kindness in mentioning
me to Mr.. Millet for it was through him that
l obtained my letters to Messrs. Gcrome,
Saintin and Bartholdi.
Please remember me to Mrs. c. and the
rest of your family, and Mr.. M.
Most respectfully yours,
RoBERT G.. HARDIE, Jr.
~ Rue Notre Dame DIES Champs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

Last Friday afternoon as Rev. DIR. Ste
VEINS was driving his son and dAughter-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Thompson of Brat
tleboro, and their infant son, and his daugh-
ter-in-law, Miss Slate, to the Putney railroad
station, his horse became frightened and
SHE'D, when about two miles from Westmin-
ster West, near the Ranney houses, and
threw all the occupants of the carriage out
DIR. Stevens was stunned for the moment,
but soon recovered SO as to be able to walk
to one of the houses near by. Miss Slate al
so received painful injury to one arm, but,
strange to say, the rest of the party were I'M
injured, except that the baby's face was
slightly grazed. DIR. Stevens and Miss Slate
were attended by DIR. Webster of Putney,
who happened to be near, and both are do
ing well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06
Grafton.

The rivers and streams reached higher
point Monday than at any time since 1863.
No bridges are gone, but the washing into the
roads caused considerable damage.
-Sociable at Mrs. Francis Daniels Tues
day evening. A pleasant company and a
good time. Mrs. Knight and daughter from
Springfield and Rev. o. Cunningham from
Rutland were among those present.
Mr.. l.. Tenney commenced singing
school one week ago with a good prospect OF
a successful term. His former experience as
teacher and satisfaction given will ensure sue
cess.
Change in the service at the Congrega-
tional church for the winter. Sermon at p
NJ, instead of the morning.
The village schools begin Monday, Dec
Q. Teachers, Arthur Tufts and Miss Sarah
FOss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

Our village schools began Monday with
large attendance in all departments
The Guy family gave entertainments
in Fisk's hall, on the evenings of Dec. I'd
and Sd.
The melodies of Mother Goose will be
presented in the vestry of the Universalist
church this Thursday evening.
Amy Stone and her company entertained
our people a second time Friday evening,
Nov. 20, in the presentment of pearl of
Savoy"
Misses NJ. NJ. Nutting, Minnie Baseom,
and Lizzie Saben, all excellent musicians and
residents here, are each teaching classes in
instrumental music. Although young in
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POndVtlIe.
TERRIBLE SAW MILL ACCIDENT.

TERRIBLE SAW MILL ACCIDENT.
Irwin Powers was instantly killed on
Monday morning last, by falling upon large
circular saw at his mill. His feet slipped ms
he was reaching plank, and he fell with his
face upon the saw, which was in motion his
head was literally cut in two, and his neck al
so was shockingly mangled. Ezra Shipman
was near and quickly closed the gate, romov-
ed the body of from the saw, and called for
help. Young Powers was smart, enterpris-
ing young man of "a years of age, the eldest
of two sons of widow Rhoda Powers He
will be greatly missed by his numerous rela-
tives and friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

Trial Bottles Dr.. swayne's Compound Syrup Of wild
Cherry, IS Gents.
The distressing cough, which threatened serious re-
suits, t. quickly cured before developing fatal pul.
munary affection For all throat aud lung disorders,
Asthmatic Bronchial Affections Hopping Cough,
Liver Complaint, Blood Spittiug Sc remedy IL 30
e6ectual as "Dr. Swayne's Compound Syrup Of Wild
Cherry"
II have made use of this preparation for many
years, aud 1t has proved 10 be very reliable aud tn
cacous In the treatment q severe aud lOugstuuding
coughs. know Of two patients, now IN comfortable
health, and who ut for its use consider would not
now be living. ISAAC 3. HEnDE1N, NJ. D.
StraustOwu, Berks Co Pa.
rrco.-rria bott,cs - cents; large size ST. or six
for So single q cont bottle will oftcutimes cure
recent cough or cold, and thus prevent much suffer-
ing and risk OF life. Prepared only b. Dr.. Swayue
Son, Philadelphia. sold by leading druggists. In
Brattlcboru, by u. C.. Willard Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

warertOwn Union Live ssocL Market.

waterfowl UniOn Live stock Market.
TUESDAY, Dec 8, 1878.
Market Beef-Choice 81 25@7 so; extra SO COCs7 90 ;
hrst quality 5Oa5 IS; second quality COO 20 I;
third quality 1854 70.
IN. B.-Choice includes nothing but stA fed 100 to
lAOO ID. buocks. Extra aud first quality include the
best fat oxen Second aud third quality include
aud two and three year old steers.l
store Cattle-WOrkng Oxen, ~ pair, from 500, $50
al 1855. Mich Cows aud Calves 25d 65 extra JOa 10.
FArrow Cows 10000 Yearlings BS2O; two years old
14S28; three years old 25@l0.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots 50 00la3 so each extra
SOFAS so each, or from sos lac y NJ Spring lambs
4a4 lac.
Western fat Swine. live, &c y u,
Veal Calves, 1-2a5c.
Brighton Hides lac q 10. Country Hides 90 l2c.
Country Tallow 3-465c.
Pelts 60a75c each. Calf Skins loo y n.
Poultry lOal2c D 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06
Deaths.

In IVES, Bral,lrbofo, Nov. %, Beli. =. stoctwell,
aged 60.
In Fayetteville, Dee. p Hattie NJ, wife Il Geo. II
Glover Il IrHttltt or, aged 20.
In Puudvillo, Doc. . Irwin G. Powers, aged "a.
In Guilfoid, Nov. %, Alyah Smith, aged 81.
In Guifofd, NV, 70, Mr.. Alexander Buyden, aged
TO-
In Athens, NOV. D. Mrs. Emily H. Sargent Nichols,
aged o..
In nth Londonderry, Nov 26, Dcs. David Eddy,
aged G..
In gill, Mass, Nov. II, Josie A., wife Of Baxter
Durrows, aged 80.
In westmurrltud, n. H.. sept. IS, jonathan n.
Bartlett, aged BOY SIN, 2Gd.
Ia Memphis, Tenn, Sept. IL, 81 yellow fever, Ly-
man s. Kuowlton, aged Soy. 7n only Of Sullivan
KDOwliOl q Wardsboro. Mass. papers please COPY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

There is large and constantly increasing
business class at the South that is averBe to
war and contention, and is daily exerting a
stronger influence against such violations Of
law as threaten trouble with the North. If
we practice patience aud pursue a tentative
policy toward the South, this class may lie
more safely relied upon than standing armies
for the !, storation of peace and quiet.-Rec.
DR.. BtN,rss 7HdHkSqiriHg Sermon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

The world-rtitNvI uccefs OF Hostetters Bnters,
and their cuutirrtu - clarity for quarter Of 4
Jury as stomach. d s'ttrtlN more wonderful than
the welcome that lttfs ~ annual appearance Of
Hosetters Almanac Z - valuable medical rtatise
is published by Hosttttti smith, PitsburP, Pa,
der their own INN, o.atv supervision, employing so
hands in that dtpGrint ut. Ten cyliu der printing
presses, folding maehuts, job presses, &c., are
running about eleven mCutl in the year on this
work, and the Issue of same fof is will not be lees
than ten milliouf, printed in Tie Erpli,h German,
French Welsh, Norw ,giAn, SNtdiss, Holland, Bohc-
mian aud Spapith languages. Ltitf 10 q copy 81 it
for valuable and interesting reAdrF health
and numerous testimonials as TO the CfCHcy OF Hos.
letters Bitters amttt ntut, varifd Information, as
troromeAl calculations and chropocPic tems Sc.
which can be depended on for correctness. The Al
manRc for 1870 can he obtained free Of cost, from
druggists and general country dealers in all parts Of
the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

The ladies of Williamsville will hold a
wristlet festival and dance at the school house
hall Friday evening Dec 18th. All are cor
daily invited.
Two turkeys and a Plymouth Rock
chicken, stepped out from II. N. Aldrich's
the night before Thanksgiving, and without
even thanked"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06
Marrianfs.

In Brattlrboro, Dec. ?, by Rev. II. Burchard, Ed
ward Harlow and Fannie II. Lamphear both Of Keene.
In BrattebOro, Nov. 80, 10y Rev. ID. y. Miller, Henry
d. Barrett aud Clara S. Whitaker, all Of BratteLUru.
In Bratteboru Nov. &c, by Rev. NJ. H. Harris Chas.
N. Bemis Of Dummcrston and Jennie A. Sargent Of
Brattleboru.
In Brattleboro Nov. a. by Rev. NJ. H. Harris, ia
bez Il. Franklin aud sarah NJ. Thompson, 10th of
0uilford.
In Wardsboro, Nov. 49, at the residence Of the
brides father, by Rev, n Newton GlHzier Of Mont
pelier, FrcderitE J. Ftts aud Nellie G. wilbur, 10th
Of WsrdsborO.
In Halifax, Nov. "a, by Jed STARK, Esq, Homer A.
Hicks Of Guilford aud Lille II. Lanphcre OF Jackson
VILE.
In Hnsdaie. n. H., Nov. 81, by Rev. NJ H. Harris
assisted by l. b. Lanson Esq. EdWin C. Perkins aud
Lucy Nj. Benjamin, both VI Bratilcboro.
In Bcrnard.ton, Mass Nov. y, Wells T. Bardwtll
and S. Ella Bagg.
In Worcester, Macs, Nov "a, Prank l.. Hunt, FOR.
merry uf Guilfort, and Hattie /. Newton Of vernon.
In Brooklyn, n. Y, Nov. u, by Rev. Henry ward
Beecher, Luther II. LAthrop and Jane Bartlett both
formerly Of wilmington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

Mrs, Roswell Whitney has lately receiv-
ed a letter from Mariposa, California, an
nouncing the death of her only son, Eugene
Whitney.
Mr.. G. d. Willard was last week severe
ly injured in the shoulder by kick from his
COW while he was milking
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

The Manchester and Keonc railroad was
formally completed last Friday afternoon, the
last spike being driven by Director S. W.
Hale. The road connects at Kecnc with the
Cheshire and the Ashuelot roads, Mt Hancock
Junction with the Peterboro and Hillsboro,
and at Greenfield with the Nashua and Low
ell Regular trains will be run in few days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

This IL only the second week since the promise WAS
made by q. W. Simmons Son, Of Boston, to send
400, 600 "Wide Awakes" to the children but such
Good NJ letters has been received from all directions
that It is now thought the whole supply will soon be
exhausted Rad the advertisement In another col
umn headed "Wide Awake ut OAK Hail. and let your
little ones send Their address to-day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

The friends of Rev. T. Mackie will have
donation and oyster supper in the vestry
of the NJ. f. church at Green River, on
Thursday evening, the 10Th inst Supper
will be served at Z o'clock, after which sever
al ministers are expected TO address the meet
ing in the audience room. Tickets 30 cts (;
children half price. All are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

Rev. NJ II. Harris closes his pastoral
labors here next Sunday, sth inst. We learn
that he purposes to give series of free lee
lures in this place during the winter.
C. Clisbee will begin singing school
next Monday evening in the hall at Guilford
Centre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, Dec. 8. Flour-Superbne Western
and State SIS 25(a 70; choice do. OOaA so: white
wheat Western extra 50a as patent Minnesota
double extra 05Gs 25. Wheat-No. 2 Chicago 9S (;
No. 2 Milwaukee 05; winter red TO- Rye 55,dGlc
Barley 03 Corn-steamef mixed &c Lee ungradtd
mixed 47c; western yellow AZ. Oals-mi1ed West-
ern 20a3lc; white Western 3la37. POrk-ncw mess
81 30. Butter loo zoe.
CHICAGO, Dec. 5. Wheat-No. Chicago spring
81 Ia cash. Corn No. mixed 3Oa3 la Oats-Nu.
2, zoe. Rye 44e. Pork IS on the spot.
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a coon ACC0HNT,

ITO sum it MP, sir long years Of b.d-rdlen tick
aud suffering, costing 5000 per year total 81 .2CO
all Of which was stopped by three bottles " Hop
Bitlers taken D. wife, Whu has done her uwn house
work for year since without the loss Of day and
want everybody to know II for their benefit"
ions WERKs Butler, n. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-12-06

Shooting hawks has been a favorite
amusement in Dummerston during the past
season, Alonzo Bradley having killed 49, John
Miller 3, and Fred Brown ?, since the LIST OF
lima
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FOR SALE!

A BOUT GO feet Of IRON FENCE; pattern, weep
IA ing willow, with lamb under il, with gate and
stone posts very handsome. To be sold in conBe-
quenee Of making new arrangements In the cemetery.
Inquire Of O. J. LAWtOn, corner OF Warrington and
South Main Street, opposite the cemetery BrAttle-
borO. eowtfl6
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legal Notices.
YEnnoNr. M,rlnnrn. IS.

kNEAIE VI y - ~ N wv At MhtlDhfot NHt
- The Probate Court for said District.
Toall persons Interested in the Estate Of CYNTHIA
r. LEONARD, late Of Ncwfsne, deceased, Greeting.
Whereas Norman O. johnson has presented to this
Court Instrument purporting TO be the last Win Of
said deceased, for probate:-You hereby notified
that this Court will decide upon the probate Of said In
utrument at the session thereof TO be held at the
Probate ONCE in Bratteboro in said district, the
last Saturday Of November ID 1878 when and where
you may appear aud contest the same II you
&C EDGAR W. STODDARD, Register.
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Births.

In jacksonville Fla, Nov. Il, daughter to Irving
L. and Hattie Z. Webster, and granddaughter to Dr.
N. Webster aud VIM. W. Barney.
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1OMMIssIONERS NOTICE.


EoIAIE UF- William NEWIUN.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon. PROBATE Court for the District Of Marlboro,
Commissioners to receive examine and Just all claims
and demands Of all persons against the Estate OF
William Newton late Of Marlboro In said district de-
ceased and all exhibited In Offset thereto hereby
give notice that will meet for the purposes afore
said at the dwelling house Of A. NJ. Prouty, In Marl
boro, on the sixth day Of December and eleventh
day Of April next, from one O'Clock, P. NJ, until
4 O'Clock, p. NJ, each Of said days, and that six
months from the Goth day Of october, A. d. 1873 is
the time limited by said court for said creditors 10
present their claims to for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Marlboro this nth day Of November, A. d.
1873
ALBERT NJ PROUTY,
GEORGE W. AMES,
Commissioners.
WILLIAM s. NEWTON, Err. &c