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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13
x AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY, AUGUST ID,
TANNERS FORTTDAYS FAST.

HE COMPLETES THE TASK SUCCESSFULLY, AND
THEN sTUFFs HIMSELF LIKE oLUTToN TO
MAKE UP FOR IT.
OR" II. S. Tanner finished his 40-days'
fast Saturday noon, ate peach drank q big
glass Of milk, made an onslaught on q large
watermelon, and then left for friends house
to recuperate.
Tanners fast began Monday, June 28, in
Clarendon hall, New York, under the direction
of several New York doctors connected with
the United States medical college. He is
claimed to have abstained from all kinds of
food for 40 days, during that time having
taken nothing into his stomach except cold
water, and for seven days of his fast, com
mencing with the third day, he did not drink
a drop of water. He also abstained from
water for four days commencing with the
twelfth day of his fast. In all he drank G213
ounces of water. On leaving the hall at the
end of his fast he weighed 121 pounds, loss
of 80 pounds in the 40 days. At o'clock
Saturday afternoon, Tanner chewed and swal-
lowed the Juice of half-pound of beef-steak,
then drank milk and wine and ate three APP
pies. At o'clock he ate n half-pound of
beef-steak entire. Sunday he occupied him
self with eating steak, potatoes, fruit, etc,
and drinking wine and milk, and has diligent-
ly kept up the operation ever since. Tanner
claims to have once before tasted AZ days and
his recent fast was undertaken in answer to
challenge, and to prove, as he claims the eff
cacy of fasting to cure bodily diseases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13

The members of Broad Brook Grange,
and their families, met at Worthy Master Or
son Thayers and enjoyed very pleasant
basket picnic. After viewing portion of his
fine Short Horn stock, his swine, fowls, etc,
together with all the pleasant, convenient and
wellkept surroundings, all amused themselves
with timely and well directed jokes games of
ball, quoits croquet, etc; after which all re-
paired to table spread for the occasion,
where ample justice was done to the album
dance provided. Prof. Alexander, being pres
ent, added to the occasion by singing some
appropriate selections. Our Worthy Master
then called the Grange to order, and, after
completing the business of the meeting, all
repaired to the cemetery nearby and decorat-
ed with flowers the grave of our beloved Sis
ter Taylor, mingling their sympathes with
their brother in his sad bereavement of one
so amable and so suddenly called from our
midst to lay down oil earthly implements and
enter the Paradise above, where Matrons and
Husbandmen may rest from their tolls and
labors, for the harvest is ended and their work
is done. At the conclusion the brothers and
sisters separated to their several homes, unit
ing in saying its good to be here" p.
Rev. G. G. Harris will officiate in Christ
church next Sunday at IL A. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13

Fishing is becoming quite a common rec
reation piscatorial party went out from
here to Texas, last week, and took nearly 800
of the speckled beauties, and great many of
them would weigh pound
Henry Grover, who recently moved to
Nottingham Centre, has returned to the
place from which he moved, and Henry
Gates who had moved there has returned to
the place of his former residence.
AT the approaching centennial celebra-
ton on Wednesday, the 18th inst, dinner
will be provided for $50 officers and specially
invited guests others attending will procure
or carry their own refreshments. E.
Teachers are engaged for the fall term of
our district schools.
E. E. Putnam is repairing his house and
making other betterments about his prem
ises.
Several of our citizens attended Mr.
Moodys meeting at Green River last Sun
day.
Capt. Samuel Newell and wife of Boston
are visiting friends in this place. Mr.. New
ell was formerly resident of Nottingham.
Mrs Morley has returned from visit to
her son at the South.
The Jacksonville serenado band favored
us again with their fine music last Saturday
evening. H.
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Mrs. Farnham and daughter are visiting
in Windsor.
George e. Haynes has been spending a
few days in Rhode Island.
Tho Garfield and Arthur flag money that
was coming from citizen of Brattleboro
hasn't arrived yet, "mis-sent" perhaps.
Republican speeches this friday eve
ming by j. L. Martin, b. d. Harris, and 9TH
ers. Full report next week.
Ray Pond is the great pleasure resort for
our people this year. Picnic and fishing par
ties have frequented it every pleasant day re-
Gently.
%. f. Howe has sold his blacksmith shop
to his brother, Fred Howe, who has taken
possession and will continue the business.
Rev. j. F. Holcomb, recently mission
airy in Allahabad, North India, supplied the
Methodist pulpit Sunday, giving very iu-
teresting account of his work among the ma
tives.
The Murphy temperance meeting last
Sunday evening was addressed by o. Il. But
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VERMONT ITEMS.

A severe hail storm visited Brookfield on
Monday, destroying the crops and smashing
about 2000 panes of glass.
Ii j. May fell upon large circular saw
in Beers steam mills at Bolton, Monday, but
escaped death, although his right arm was
fearfully cut and mutilated.
A house, barn, shed and so tons of hay
belonging to Edward Denshaw of Westfeld,
were burned Sunday last. The fire was set
by children playing with matches. Loss
$1,000 insured.
On Thursday afternoon of last week,
Mrs. A. b. Hopkins of Bradford was stung
by honey bee, and in few minutes there
after became unconscious, and for some hours
her life was despaired of, but she was finally
revived by medical aid.
Mr. and Mrs. Gaius p. Cobb of Wood
stock and Mr.. and Mrs. A. @. Foster of Sher-
burne have celebrated their golden weddings
recently.
The selectmen of Barre have ordered all
vendors of lager and other beers, to cease
selling, or they will be prosecuted.
The Rutland Review-Inquirer has pass
ed out of Loves hands into the possession of
L. w. Redington, and will hereafter be pub
lished as decent Democratic paper with in
dependent tendencies.
The Union House at st. Adams, large
wooden building near the rolling mill, was
burned Sunday night. The hotel was owned
by the st. Adams Trust Company and A. o.
Brainard and was kept by A. P. Burdiek. 1t
was insured for So, 800 and the loss above ia
surance is estimated at 81, 800.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13

WHAT CHANGED HM.-A prisoner on a life
sentence in the New Bedford prison has al
ways been q desperate and dangerous man,
ready for rebellion at any hour. One day
in June a party of strangers came to the in
stitution. One was an old gentleman, the
other ladies, and two of the ladies had small
children. The guide took one of the chill
dren on his arm, and the other walked until
the party came to climbing the stairs. Jim
was working near by, sulky and morose as
ever when the guide said to him Jim,
won't you help this little girl up the stairs ?"
The convict hesitated, scowl on his face,
and the little girl held her arms out TO him
and said "If you will, guess I'll kiss you"
His scowl vanished in an instant, and he lift
ed the child as tenderly as a father. Half
way up the stairs she kissed him. At the
head of the stairs she said 'Now, you've
got to kiss me, too" He blushed like wo-
man, looked into her innocent face and then
kissed her cheek, and before he reached the
foot of the stairs again the man had tears in
his eyes. Ever since that day he has been a
changed man, and no one in the place gives
less trouble.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13

The death of little Guy Ward, youngest
child of Rev. E. j. Ward, on Tuesday morn
ing last, was sad as unexpected. He had
been frail child always, but for year or
two past had seemed to be improving, A
bright little fellow of four years, he had won
the hearts of all who knew him, and the
family have the sympathy of large circle of
friends
Rev. Edward Goodridge of Warehouse
Point, Conn, is spending a short time in
town.
Mr.. Motley, an English tourist has been
stopping with a friend at Phelpss hotel. He
has Waited Cavendish Gorge and other places
of interest, and is delighted with Vermont
scenery.
The annual blackberry festival given by
the ladies of the Baptist society will occur
next week Wednesday, 18th.
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The veteran school teacher, Mrs. Lucy
w. Ashley, is intending to start select high
school at the town hall, for the fall term.
The Garfield and Arthur club raised, on
Wednesday evening last u large and splendid
Garfield and Arthur flag, in front of the town
hail. over the street. 1t was thrown to the
breeze amidst the hearty cheers of the Repub-
licans present.
Hon. j. L. Martin has postponed his ap-
pontment to speak here to Friday evening of
next week.
COL j. b. Mead of Randolph spoke on
Wednesday evening, at the town hall, to n
large assemblage of Indies and gentlemen, in
candid, clear and logical speech, replete
with good hits and sound argument, showing
the principles and policy of both of the great
political parties, both State and national
Col. Mead was followed by some stirring re-
marks by Hon. Il. ID. Harris and Col. L.. X
Fuller of Brattleboro. A goodly number of
Democrats, we are happy TO say, were pres
ent. W.
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e. &. e &. P ehAmBfhEES, Commissioners.
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p. F. Perry has added to and in other
ways improved his dwelling house east of the
brook, and the lower part of it is now occu-
pied by Henry Niles, late of Halifax, and the
upper part by Elbridge Gerry.
One hundred and ninety three shares in
the stock of the bank recently stolen by that
prince of villains, Silas M. Waite, were held
within the limits of the Congregational soce-
ty of this little village. All this is, of course,
dead loss and now comes tax of twenty
five dollars per share, adding to this loss
four thousand eight hundred and twenty. five
dollars more, and making an aggregate of
twenty-four thousand one hundred and twenty
five dollars from one small religious society
Several thousands of dollars besides have been
lost from this part of our town in the same
way. Bank stock, we opine, will not in the
future be so much sought for as in the past.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13

Rev. L. w. Whitney of Brattleboro gave
a very instructive address in the Universalist
church on Tuesday evening of this week,
founding his remarks on the words, "She
hath done what she could"
Rev. II. A. Spencer, Presiding Elder,
will conduct quarterly services at this place
next Sunday, preaching to commence at q
p. NJ.
"A Garfield and Arthur club was organ
lied here Thursday evening with the follow
ing officers; President, b. L. Morse vice
presidents, Z. p. Wheeler, Mason Ingram,
Samuel Morse, G. b. Bailey, c. d. Coan, F.
A. Jones; secretary and treasurer, A. NJ.
Merrifeld; executive committee, b. f..
Morse, D. d. Dickinson, G. E. Sparks, H. c..
Sparks, Henry Bailey, F. W. Knapp, Harlon
Sparks musical directors, G. W. Redfield,
+. b. Plimpton. Next meeting of club
Thursday evening 18th inst, at school house
hall. A general invitation is extended. La
dies specially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13

The Vermont State Teacher ASsOcia.
REPoRT OF LAST WEEKS MEETING AT BELLOWS PALIs
The thirtieth annual meeting Of this organization
was held on the 4th, 9Th and 9th inst, at Bellows
Falls, and the programme carried out as adyer-
tised, except the paper "The Study Of History"
Wednesday evening, Hon, C. b, Eddy welcomed the
teachers with words that were not only cordial, but
indicative of knowledge Of the teachers work, and
sympathy in its progress and success. Response by
the chairman, Hon. G. A. Davis. The lecture Of Re V
], b. Emerson a vigorous, original, thoughtful
discussion Of ''Ihe Rights of the Pupil"
Thursday, Hon. G. A. Davis delivered an address
full Of sound, practical suggestions, "Home In
huence." Principal c. @. Farwell read paper on
1.-THE Teachers outft;" Principal W. A. Deering on
discipline The latter was one Of the best present.
ed, showing much thought, u wide range OF study,
and careful preparation.
The address Of Hon. Edward Conant, in the after
noon, related, in part to the meeting held in Bellows
Falls twenty-five years ago. to the prominent eduea-
tors present at that meeting to others then serving
the of education in the State and to the prog
of the public school system in the years nteryen-
ing. This address evinced profound scholarship
wide and careful observation, and the grace Of pub
lie speaker accustomed to the rostrum Principal W.
c. Crppen read a valuable paper the Determination
and Licensing of Teachers" The defects Of existing
methods in this state were candidly discussed, and
the necessity OF wise legislation aud the cooperation
Of teachers was cogently presented. Prins. II. H.
Shaw aud j. s. Cilley read essays Language" the
former on methods Of study, the latter the value
and charms of its study. Prof. CIRCUITS Memories
OF the late DR.. spaulding was tender aud graceful
tribute to old comrade-hs life a student, friend
and teacher, and his eminent services to the State
Among the reports Of committees that on Nor
NAL Schools, Prn c. C. Boynton, chairman. The
report considered the necessity Of normal sch aid
ed and controlled by the State and their proper equip
ment In buildings, teachers, library and apparatus.
II was discussed with much ability by Prin. Fuller of
St. Johnsbury, Supt Conant, Capt A. Il. Leavenworth
Rev ]. b. Emerson, and others, after which it was
adopted by the Association, with recommendation Of
an increased appropriation from the State, and more
complete State control; and committee appoint
ed to present the report and the resolutions Of the
Association to the legislature.
Acting upon suggestion in supt. CoGRnts address,
a committee of three appointed to edit series Of
educational articles for publication in the various pa
pers Of the State. The officers for the ensuing year
afe:
President, j. S. Cilley, Brandon; vice presidents,
one from each county; secretary, W. c. Crippen,
Johnson; treasurer, @. G. Farwell, Ludlow; State
editor of New England Journal of Education, c. G.
Boynton, Townshend; executive committee, b. f.
Bingham, Brattleboro; Geo. A. Brown Bellows Falls
A. B. Ed son, Randolph.
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THE APPROACHING MUSICAL CONVENTION.
The fourth grand festival of the Connecti-
cut River Valley Musical Convention will be
held at this place, commencing Tuesday after
noon, Aug "a, and closing Saturday evening,
Aug ~, with grand concert. The conduc-
tor of the convention this year will be Mr.. s.
b. Whitney of Boston, who has had very
valuable experience rs conductor of the con-
vention of choirs in Massachusetts, held in
Boston for the past five years The soloists
which the executive committee have announc-
ed are Mrs II. NJ. Carter of Boston, Mrs.
Cora b. Carpenter of Chester, Miss Lizzie S.
Maynard of Walpole, n H.. Mr.. j. II. Hum
phrey of Boston and Mr.. Hiram King of SIAM
ford, Conn. The pianists are Miss Lotte A.
Pierson of Boston, Frank T. Baird of Chicago.
Organist, Mrs. Nellie A. White of Springfield
All musical societies, choirs, and those in
terested in music, are INVITED to join the con-
vention. All the railroads centering at this
place will carry passengers for fare one way.
For circulars address +. Carruthers, secretary,
Bellows Falls, Vt. Tickets may be obtained
at the store of Babbitt & Hayes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13

The Farmers and Mechanics Association
met last Saturday evening to make arrange
ments for their annual fair, which comes off
the 22d of September. Their next meeting
will DO next Saturday evening.
The amount of rain in the month of July
was Il inches.
The hottest day thus far this year was
June 25th, when the thermometer stood at
90 in the shade.
Apple trees are breaking down in many
places, being overloaded with fruit.
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THE GRANGE MASS MEETING.
The farmers festival and field day, which
has enormously been announced to be held
on the 18th of this month, will be held Fri
day, Aug. 20th at which time Hon. j. j.
Woodman of Michigan, master of the nation
al grange, will be present and give q practi-
cal, common-sense talk upon such subjects as
will not only interest all the farmers in this
section, but the representatives of all other
occupations and interests. Gov. Proctor has
been invited, and is expected to attend and
take n prominent part in the exercises. We
are also Informed that President Buckham of
the Vermont university and State agricultural
college, is expected to be present The mas
ter of the State grange of New Hampshire
and Hon. Dudley c. Chase, also from that
State, will probably each have part in the
speaking. The arrangements that are being
made in respect to the presence of prominent
and well known men, together with other ar
rangemeuts for the day, will render the occa-
sion one of rare interest, and well worthy of
the attention of all classes of people in this
part of the State.
Mr. Colburn, missionary to Burmah, re-
turned TO his family this week, after an alb
sence of seventeen years.
Mrs. Butler gave lawn social at the par
sonage on Friday evening last. The grounds
were beautifully illuminated with Chinese Ian
terms and there was an abundance of ice
cream, cake and coffee. A large number
were present. and all seemed to have good
time.
About GO friends enjoyed social sing at
DIR. Kenyons on Monday evening.
The Townshend depot is nearly complet-
ed, and that at West Townshend begun
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13

Tho Young Mems Christian Association
held a spirited meeting at the Baptist church
last Sunday afternoon Leader, VIM. II. II.
Howard. The next meeting will be at the
school house in district No. 2, next Sunday.
Leader George Prentice.
H. S. Kingsbury has completed his new
barn and his entire set of buildings are now
"done up brown"
The Rev. Mr.. Woodruff, from Grafton,
preached to the delight of the people last
Sunday
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How business IL Done under "a lsepub.
IIcnn ADMINISTRATORS.

The fourth auditor of the treasury reports
to the secretary of the navy, stating that Il
careful examination of the accounts of the
navy department covering four years, from
July /, 1875, to June 80, 1879, has just been
made, and that the money transactions of this
period amount to so, al 900, and embrace
payments made by pay officers of the navy
and naval pension agents in all parts of the
world where the ships of the United States 60
and the stations at home where disabled sea-
men receive the bounty of the nation. In
disbursing this large sum not single officer
has dofaulted nor II single dollar been lost to
the government. The returns for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1880, are not all in, but
from those received the auditor thinks the
showing will be equally as good as for the
years named.
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TN CHANCERY: windham County March
i Term 1880
WINDHAM COUNTY SAVINGS BANK VS.. JOSEPH


WINDHAM COUNTY SAVINGS BANK VS. JOSEPH
W. SMALL.
whereas the Wiudham County Savings Bank cor
poration established by law, and doing business in
NeWfane, in said Windham county, have brought
their Bill Of Complaint against Joseph W. Small of
Baltimore, in the county Of Baltimore and State of
overwhelmingly Of NewfHne aforesaid-setting
forth in substance that the said Small the twenty
fifth day of September, A. d. 1871, duly executed TO
uated in Putney in the county of Wndham and State
of Vermont and described aud bounded in said deed
as follows, to wit: "NOrth by land of Jacob Bush;
east by land of Knapp and land Of Crawford south
by land Of T. p. Wellman; aud west by land Of o. c.
Merriheld; containing fifty acres be the same more
less: being the same land purchased OF Solomon
Whitney administrator Of the estate of VIM. b. Root"
And further setting forth, in substance, that the
said Joseph W. Small, on the twentytbird day of jan
uAry, A. D. 1871 duly executed to said savings bank
mortgage deed Of certain land situated in Newfane
aforesaid and in said deed described and bounded
follows to wit: ION the north by land belonging TO
the estate of William b. Root; the east by Main
the west by land of S. r. Whitney and by land of Cal
win Ward; being the same land decided to me by Sam
uel 0. Lamb, executor, and BY Hannah Hayden on
the first day Of June, A. ID. 1876"
And praying the court Of ehancery within and for
the county Windham that the equity Of redemption
of the said Joseph W. Small in the premises aforesaid
may be foreclosed as provided by law.
And it appearing that the said Joseph W. Small
sides without this State and that he has not had per-
sonal notice of said bill of complaint therefore it is
ordered by the Chancellor that the said petitioner
fy the said Joseph W. Small Of the tendency OF the
said petition for foreclosure, and of the term OF said
court to which the same stands continued (Which term
is TO be held at NewfRne aforesaid, on the second
Tuesday of September, A. D. $780, by publishing the
substance Of said bill Of complaint with this order
for three weeks successfully in THE VERMONT PHR-
NIX, printed at Bratteboro in said WindhAm county
the last publication to be not less than twenty days
prior to said September term Of court.
Dated at Brattleboro, in said Windham county this
I'd day of August, A. d. 1880. -
MILLION Davidson, Solicitor. 80
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NOrIhfield, Mass.
coNvooATIoN FOR PRAYER

d. l.. Moody, the evangelist, has issued
a call for gathering to be held at Mortified,
Sept. LIST to 10th, inclusive, the object of
which is for solemn self conservation, and to
plead Gods promises, and to wait upon Him
for a fresh amounting of power from on
high. Distinguished Christian workers in
this country and from abroad will be present.
The circular of invitation says: IAN minis
tiers and laymen, and those women who are
fellow helpers and laborers together with us,
are most cordially invited to assemble with
us. Accommodations will be provided for
all who mayi come. The expense of enter
tainment will, in no case, exceed one dollar
per day. 1t is desirable that those who pur-
pose meeting with US should send their names
in to Mr.. Moody not later than the Goth of
August to insure accommodation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-13

Messrs. A. S. Barnes & Co., the New York
publishers, have issued the Life and Pub
lie Services of James A. Garfield" in vol
ume of 23s pages, paper covers, which sells
for 80 cents. The author, Mai. j. NJ. Bunby,
gives a very satisfactory account of the early
life of the Republican candidate for Presi-
dent, with its struggles and bardships, his
work as an educator, his war record, and his
career as statesman, giving many interest
ing extracts from letters and speeches