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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30
WardnbOrO.

Last Saturday evening the Republicans of
North Wardsboro raised a Garfield and Arthur
flag, amid expressive demonstrations of loyal
ty to the Republican party and faith in its
success in the present campaign. The flag
was raised by Ephraim Rice man sc years
of age and an out-and out Republican. Rev
ID. Wells then delivered a very timely aud
stirring address, in which he graphically por-
trayed the moral and intellectual qualifications
of the Hon. James A. Garfield for the presi-
dency. In closing his remarks, he said 81
know Of but one reason why there should be
a change in the administration, and that is
this that the hungry office. oekors in the
Democratic party may have an opportunity to
fill their pockets with the spoils of the gov
eminent" Three hearty cheers such as Re
putdicans know how to give, were then given
for the flag, three for the speaker, and three
for Garfield and Arthur.
AT the Republican caucus held on the
24th inst, E. S. Morse and N. b. Gale were
elected delegates to attend the Republican
district convention at White River junction
on the 2Sth, and d. Wait and c. LAmsOn were
elected substitutes.
-Chidren's Day was very appropriately
observed last Sunday at the Methodist church.
The walls, windows and pulpit of the church
were profusely and beautifully decorated with
evergreens and flowers bird cages with their
occupants, who joined with the children in
praising God in song, occupied conspicuous
places in tho orchestra and in front of the
desk. In the morning the pastor preached an
impressive sermon from the words, 'Remem-
Der now thy Creator in the days Of thy youth. a"
In the afternoon a concert was given, which
consisted of Sunday school songs by the juve-
nile choir, and Rotations and select readings
by the children and young ladies, which held
the attention of a large and appreciative au-
dience for an hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30

On Tuesday evening of last week, the
goth, James Wheeler lost his barn by fire.
e. l.. Fuller has some nice lambs One
of them, two months and sixteen days old,
weighed 102 lbs. another triplet, little
older than the one first mentioned, weighed
100 lbs. He also has other lambs nearly as
heavy as those and about the same age.
AT the Republican caucus held at Sadaw-
ga last Saturday evening, II. W. Brigham
and Geo. L. Goodnow wero chosen delegates
to the Republican District convention at
White River Junction.
The Baptist Sunday school had very
pleasant picnic in Geo. II. Pixies grove at
Sadawga on Saturday, the 18th inst. A nice
dinner in the grove, and delightful sail on
the lake were also among the enjoyments and
attractions of the occasion. II.
The great excitement at present is the
centennial, and rich time is expected Aug
1S,-the grandest that ever came to Whiting
ham. The address promises to be full of in
formation about our past history.
While visiting the nursery of j. b. Chase,
the Rpple-tree man of Jacksonville, few
days ago, the writer measured the body Of
one tree within two inches of the ground
and it was not over two inches in diameter !;
he then counted the apples on it and found
by actual count PA apples, 100 of which may
each safely be said to be greater in diameter
than the tree. b.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30

-Telegraphic communication with the
outside world was opened in this place last
Saturday. Office at West River House, Mrs
H. Il. Evans operator
Remember Wednesday, Aug. 4th Dis
tinguished speakers, three cornet bands, Col
Fuller's battery and the Londonderry drum
corps will attend the flag raising at this place
on that day.
We notice that the wool-carding machine,
under the direction of Lucius Abbott, is turn
ing out some very nice work in that line.
Five thousand people are expected here,
Aug. 18th, to hear ex-Gov. j. Gregory Smith
of st. Adams, Hon. j. NJ. Tyler of Brattle-
boro, Hon. Il. W. Park of Bennington, and
others discuss the political issues of the day
-Neighbor Guild is more boastful than
Madame DeChatelain's little tailor who had
on his belt, ~ at a blow" for he claims 81
at single strike. 1t was a snake of the COM
mon striped variety, found upon the farm of
Geo. @. Robinson, and measuring feet in
length and % inches in circumference. When
its head was cut of by Guild, out came 80
little ones from 4 to inches in length.
If you fail to attend the political meet
ing to be held in the beautiful grove near
this village, next Wednesday, you will miss
seeing the largest crowd that has assembled
in this part of the State since 1910. Men
and women, Republicans and Democrats, all
are invited
The summer term of school, taught by
Mrs Frank H. Marden at the block school
house, made a good record, but tardy
marks during the term and an average at
tendance of II out of a possible 1G, II hav-
ing no absent marks, and II having no mar kf
whatever. 8.
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Cen. rh.Ip.,. Letter orAesep.ane..

BBATTLEBoRo, VI, June 20, 1880.
Mr.. JOHN d. Nutting, Secretary IF the nom
mating meeting IF The american party:
Dear Sir Your favor of the oath inst,
informing me of the action of the Anti-ma-
sonic meeting of which you were secretary,
in nominating me as their candidate for the
Presidency of the United States, has been re-
ceived and duly considered.
had previously received similar notifi-
cation from the Recorder of the National
Christian Association, and had expressed my
sense Of the honor thus done me though,
perhaps, il would be a better course to refer
the matter TO a national convention of dele
gates of the entire American party, as the
most suitable way of initiating a movement
due to the importance Of our principles.
1t must be evident to.Gll attentive observ-
ers that but little has been achieved by the
political parties now in the ascendancy, since
the late war; towards harmonizing the two
warning sections of the country while the
best way, if not the only way, to restore
healthy union between these sections, is on
the issue which our anti.secret party presents
The North and South must unite in a COM
mon opposition to the Masonic lodge in order
to restore a national, American tone of sent-
ment to the country. The lodge is an Eng
lish device, of q barbarous age, and of eXclu-
sive, aristocratic tendencies, and is wholly
out of accord with our Republican institu-
tons; which, however. it sways, controls
and corrupts Opposition to it presents the
best possible grounds for combining the po-
litical action Of all parts of the Union. The
Masonic lodge may be said TO be one of the
undestroyed seeds Of that same foreign dis
ease against which the United States waged
the seven years war of the Revolution. 1t
has become the leading political power among
us since the slave power has been overcome,
and it is more dangerous to the Republic
than was even the slave power itself.
Believing that reform in this direction is
the first need of the country, and that all re-
form is impossible so long as the principal
offices of the government are either held by
Freemasons or bestowed by them, 1 am ready
to accept the colors which you offer me, and
to bear them into action, whether accompan-
led by few or many, and whatever may be
the result of the contest in which we are en-
gagged. Under the Masonized Republican
party, fraud and corruption have almost
ceased to be regarded as disqualification for
holding Office.
With these sentiments, l remain very re-
specially yours, ]. W. PHELPS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30

Martin Kraatz killed his brother at Chic
ago last Sunday for preventing him from kill
ing his wife.
The Rev Phillips Brooks, of Boston,
preached in the private chapel of Windsor
castle, before Queen Victoria, during morning
service of July II.
Rhode Island is the first State to send a
complete statement of its population to the
census bureau. The whole number is PIG, 10,
a gain of 29.2S per cent.
The grand jury committee on the Sea
wanhaka disaster have discovered, through an
examination by experts, that one of her boil
ers burst, causing fracture in the furnace
and the subsequent fire. presentment by
the grand jury to this effect will be made.
AT Salt Lake City, last Saturday, th6Mor-
mons celebrated the anniversary of their first
entrance into the valley 80 years ago, with a
big procession and ceremonies in the taberna-
Gle.
"A tree fell on Andrew Erckin's cabin on
State creek Washington territory, the other
| day, and a cross-cut saw, shaken from its po-
sition on beam, dropped on Erckin and cut
| him in two.
A storm of hail and rain at Franklin
Ont, last Sunday destroyed the crops in the
west part of the township. The hail fell to
the depth of seven inches.
The stockholders of the First National
| Bank of Newark, N. j., wrecked through bad
management and the negligence of directors,
| have been assessed for the face value of their
shares, the heaviest assessment which can be
made under the national banking act.
The Princess Louise has never fully re-
covered from the effects of being thrown from
her sleigh in Ottawa, last winter, and her
physicians have recommended a trip TO Eng
land. She will sail on the 3lst and Prince
Leopold will probably return at the same
| time.
| --Justus Hoffman, a German shoemaker
of Pittston, Pa, shot his wife and baby last
Monday evening, instantly killing the baby
and fatally wOunding his wife. He was i'm
mediately arrested, and there was strong talk
of lynching, but q strong guard safely con-
veyed him to the county prison at Wilkes
| barre.
Two men were killed and a third serious
ly injured by the explosion of the Cove -four
mills boiler at st. Genevieve, Mo-, Saturday.
On the same day the boiler of steam saw
mill near Barnesyille Va, exploded, killing a
colored man, fatally wounding Mr.. Bryant, an
employee, and severely scalding and woundine
five others.
Policeman ONeil of Kokomo, Col, was
shot dead Friday by Charles Norton who was
drunk and turbulent and whom he was trying
to arrest. Norton was taken to Jail, but after
ward lynohed by crowd which overpowered
his guards. He confessed having committed
other murders, and said he ought to have been
hanged long ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30
TOMmahenh.

The farmers are finding their hay crop
much better than they expected many of
them cutting the usual amount, and all of very
superior quality. Other crops never looked
better
Hon. A. @. Howard and Judge Stoddard
went TO the district convention as delegates.
A large number of scholars have already
engaged rooms and board for the fall term at
the academy Z.
-Willard's steam mill, which, since the
buildings were carried away by the flood Of
1873 has been running under temporary shell
ter, is this week being removed to Harmony
vile. Mr.. Charles Willard, having bought
the Barber farm, will erect mill on it near
the railroad, and commence business in a few
weeks. The mill is to be 60 feet long, with a
shed in addition 24x25 feet. In connection
there is to be workshop 24x4O feet and two
stories high, together with boiler house. etc,
which are to be built as soon as the necessary
lumber can be sawed. The site chosen for
the building is both convenient and pleasant,
and the buildings will be ample to carry on a
successful business, which we have no doubt
Mr.. Willard will do. X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30

The Republicans of Fayetteville raised
the Garfield IL Arthur flag early Tuesday
morning. ready for the Democratic conven-
ton. No rush to the convention, but plenty
of "eloquence."
Rev Mr.. Leach of Keone, N. H., preach
ed in the Congregational church Sunday after
noon. His reasoning on the subject of un-
belief was such that none could refute it,
while his earnestness added power to his
preaching.
The new depot is not SO small and in
terior looking as at first supposed it would
be, and in the minds of many is quite con-
veniently located.
Friends from the West are visiting at
Mr.. j. j. Green's
-Barnum and Cooper & Bailey to the rear
in the show business the baby elephant in
the shade and Master Harry Bowles and De-
weese Dewitt to the front as the owners and
breeders of eight young rdt-ephdnts-the
only ones of the kind known to be bred in
captivity.
Our depot is to be neat, tasty building
and work upon it is progressing so well that
it will undoubtedly be completed this week,
and the crooked line through the grounds is
to be made straight by building a new road
bed on the line Of the original survey. But
bark there is voice from the tomb, a dark
and mournful sound from Londonderry, echo
ing through the Detdmer'S bones. What
means the melancholy wall ? Hath despair
settled upon your soul, brother? Then HE
thee to your tomb and rest your spirit in peace
until the locomotives resurrection trump calls
we forth to judgment and condemnation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30
Putney.

Hon. ]. NJ. Tyler is announced to speak
on the political issues of the day at the town
hall, Putney, Saturday evening at y o'clock
An error appeared last week in the report
of the trial of the Streeter brothers. They
obtained bonds to appear at county court.
C. p. ellison is fitting up the old factory
boarding house for hotel, which he intends
to open in the fall and occupy.
The delegates to the Congressional con-
vention were Mark Ward and Leroy Shelley.
On Saturday evening last Garfield and
Arthur club was organized with the follow
ing list of officers President, John Robert
SON. vice presidents, S. W. Houghton, II. @.
Bacon, S. o. Parker; secretary, b. L. Shaw
treasurer, VIM. Robertson executive COM
mittee, d. p. Webster, Mark Ward l. b. Puff
fer district committee, one in each school
district, namely, E. A. PufTer, Geo. A. Hough-
ton, Henry Crawford, o. Blodgett, M. II.
Pember, J. X. Parker, Reuben Blood, james
Gilbert, Martin Sleeper committee on CON
stitution and bylaws, d. p. Webster, j. W.
Stowell, +. NJ. Wilson, Mark Ward. Adjourn.
ed to meet at the town hall on Saturday even
ing, 3lst inst. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30
UTINDHAM COUNY COURT,
w September Ter m, A. d. 1888
SALIVA MARTELL vs.. JOHN b. MARTELL.

SALlNA MAhlElL Vs. JUN ID. MAhI6LL.
whereas, Salina Martell, Of Brattleboro, in the
county Of Windham aforesaid, hled in the office Of
the clerk Of said court her libel for divorce from
her husband, John B. Martell, on the 14th day Of
July, A. D. 1880 returnabe to the September tenn,
A. D. 1880 Of said court setting forth, in substance,
that the married to the said John B. Martel at
Burlington, in the state of Vermont the first day
June, A. D. 1875 that from that time forth she
inued TO live with the said John B. in the strict OBJ
her part of all the duties and obligations
Of the marriage covenant, at Burlington aforesaid
until, to wit about the 10th day Of September, A. d.
tell by that he the said John b. without
treated the said petitioner with cruel and intoerable
severity and further that the Ead John B. Mar
tell divers days and times since their intermar
rage, had committed the crime Of adultery and said
petitioner also AYERS that there born to them
during said intCmarTisge child which is still Nv
ing and minor, aged one year and named Emma
Martell, and that the interest Of sRid child will be
the same to said petitioner. Wherefore she prAys
that bill Of divorce may be granted her. and that the
care Of said minor child may be decreed to her, and
that she may be permitted 10 resume her maiden
name, as is provided by law.
And 1t appearing that the said John b. Martell is
resident without the state OF Vermont that he
not be served with the ordinary process Of this court
it is ordered that the said petitioner give notice to the
said John u. Msrte Of the pendency Of her said libel
for divorce and the term Of court to which the same
is made returaabe, by publishing the substance Of
her said petition, together with this order, in the
Vermont Phoenix, newspaper published at Brattle-
boro in the county Of Windham aforesaid, for three
weeks successfully, the last publication to be at least
weeks previous TO the term Of court to which the
is made returnabe, which publication shall be
deemed sufficient notice for the said John b. Marten
to appear and contest the II he shall see 1T.
Dated at Brattleboro in the county Of Windham
aforesaid, this l4th day Of July A. D. 1880.
ROYALL TYLER, Clerk.
HAsKISs GooDSow, Attorneys 20
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WIN. Harris and A. II. Mack were chosen
delegates to the convention at White River
Junction.
Quite an accident at Harriss store last
Saturday, which fortunately resulted in no
serious damage. Frank Harris lighted fire
in the stove, in which there was considerable
light combustible material, paper, etc, and,
in turning the damper, turned it too much /;
consequently there was an explosion, which
scattered things generally. The stove was
badly demolished, and the contents were pref
ty thoroughly distributed over the store. To
anticipate the danger of the fire, an alarm was
given, which called out the neighbOrs. Some
carried pals but the majority, which were
of the feminine, merely aoent. There is an
amusing side, sometimes, to accidents SO in
this case. The minister was not whit be-
hind time he was seen coming with strainer
pail of water, but there was a strainer at both
ends, and the water was issuing in copious
streams. However, the fire was put out and
no one was injured. @.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30
VERMONT ITEMS.
ACCIDENT At A FLAG RAISING.

The Republicans of Montpelier formally
opened the campaign on Thursday evening Of
last week with n hag-raising aud the forma
ton of Garfield aud Arthur club. An adj
dress was delivered by Representative Joyce.
The occasion was marred, however, by the
occurrence of distressing accident. While
firing salute with q small brass cannon
owned by the State, Henry Wiley, Clark j.
Roberts, Ira Washburne and Edward Wright
were knocked senseless by a premature dis
charge, Wiley having his left arm blown of
and Roberts his right arm.
THE STATE FAIR.
The annual fair of the Vermont State
Agricultural Society and Wool Growers As
ISOLATION will be held at Montpelier, Septem-
Der II, 10 10 and II. In addition to the
large Mechanics Hall occupied last year, a
large tent will this year be provided for the
exhibition Of such machinery, agricultural
implements etc, as may not find sufficient
space in the hall. The awards to successful
exhibitors will be made by diplomas, money,
and the society's beautiful medals. Entries
can be made or space solicited at any time
previous to the week of the fair, by address,
ing Crosby Miller, at Pomfret, Supt of Me-
chanics' Hall.
Rufus Hulett accidentally shot himself at
Fairhaven Tuesday evening, death ensuing
III Tha ty,,,., ,o.,,, - tho wo.hiu,,o,,
ne 5 ~ 'uo Va 1n.stS
10, because of the burning of the court house
at Montpelier.
ira bingham, an Addisoh county mer-
Guan' oi ~ Seais nas iiIyo ns pc
.lt III i ~ 'nu ~ t,re eco ~
y" @1'n Iea l'ao''''''' u 9i0''oo ""O "''e'' ~
V'i
"A lV,yeaIS-olu glri named baliey nns
been steahng letterS from the Nergennes post
once OY putting her mana through the pigeon
mole LOT dePoSiting them. She VIII probably
De sent 10 the reform SCHOOL
st. Adams Butter Market, July 81
Receipts were fair and market firm with
| quick sales AT nlgher prices uoou 10 choice
outter Soid at 10 10 20 cents per pound Sc
lectlons ~ cents per pound
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-07-30
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDA

ed, with choice of the following officers
President, w. E. King; vice presidents, Ell
hot Halliday, L. P. Adams, j. Metcalf, Dan'l
Howe, Orange Higley secretary and treasur-
er, A. M. Proutyi committee to choose can
vassers for the town, B. M. Whitney, Elliot
Halliday. 1t is hoped that every Republican
voter will be interested in the work, and see
II the entire strength of the party cannot be
thrown at the coming State election.
Come, Charles, trot out your 100 soldiers
in Brattleboro who will vote for Hancock and
English. We want to see their Names
While Oscar Smith of Brattleboro was
stopping with his brother-in-law at the Cen
tire, he was taken with a severe attack of the
lumbago, rendering it impossible for him to
move at all. He was removed to his home
last Friday. QUEECHY
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w. Van Ness of Charlemont has rented
the house and shop of Zenas Cutler, and will
remove his family here and engage in the tin
business.
Quite number of summer boarders are
enjoying the quiet and Injuries of this rural
town. Among them are Geo. n Dutton, a
Pittsheld manufacturer, and family; Miss
Lizzie Newcomb of Illinois, and Mr.. Renne
of Springfield. The N e. House entertains
all that call aud private families with excel
lent accommodations keep open doors.
Miss Nellie Cobleigh, after several months
absence has returned to her friends.
N. s. Cutler, who will be so greatly miss
ed, expects to have his works all removed 70
Greenfield by Saturday of this week.
Rev. ]. II. Gaylord supplied the Metho'
dist pulpit in this place last Sabbath in the
absence of Rev. Mr.. Mills, who is at the sea
side.
Frank A. Gaylord is spending few
weeks with his friends. q.
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WTINDHAM COUNTY COURT.
w September Term, 1880
ANNA L. LILLE vs.. CLEMENT A. LILLE.


Whereas, Anna L. Lille, Of Rockingham, in the
county Of Wndham aforesaid filed Ia the Office ofthe
clerk of raid court her libel for a divorce from her
husband Clement A. Lille, On the 18th day Of July,
A. D. 1880, returbabe TO the September term, A. u.
1880, Of said court, setting forth, in substance that
she was married TO said Clement A. at Londonderry
in said county, the Sd day Of January A. d. 1877
that from that time until the 18th day Of September,
A. d. 1871 she resided with her said husband at Pc
ru u the county Of Bennington, in the state Of YER
mont, in the due observance on her part Of her mar
rage covenant, when said Clement A. wilfully and
without cause deserted her, and has continued such
desertion ever since. And further that the said
Clement A. has wantOnly refused and neglected to
provide suitable maintenance for her, he being Of
sufficient ability to do. Wherefore she prays that
u bill Of divorce from said Clement A. may be granted
her, and that she may be permitted to resume her
msiden name.
And it appearing that the said CltmeHt A. Lille
sides without the state Of Vermont that he cannot
be served with the ordinary process Of this court is
therefore ordered that the tRd lbellAnt give notice
to the said ibelee Of the pendency Of her said libel
for divorce, and the term Of court to which the
is made returnsbe, by publishing the substance
Of her said petition, together with this order, in the
Vermont Phoenix, a newspaper published at BrAttle-
borO in the county Of Windham, for three veeks
cessyely the last publication to be at least six weeks
previous to the term Of the court to which the
is returnable, which publication shall be deemed suf
fcicnt notice TO the said Clement A. Lille TO appear
and contest the same If he shall see fit.
Dated at Bratteboro in said county July 14th, 1880
KITTREDGE HASK1NS, Deputy Clerk.
G, ID. a G. +, EDDY, ATTORNEYS, 20