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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08
A BIG BEAR HUNT.
Rruin Bagsed by BrattreDoro BOY.


The big bear hunt arranged for last Satur-
day at White hill, on the Dover and Wards
boro town lines came off according to pro-
Eramme. Six Brattlcboro hunters, namely,
Lucien Witt, Arthur Knight, \. W. Nichols,
Frank r. Warner, /. A. Moore and Burt
Vital employees of }. Estey a Co.,-join-
ed the Dover party, arriving at the Centre
Friday exening. The Dover party was far
Their increased the iext morning by people
from Wilmington, Marlboro and other towns,
and numbered nearly so men and boys, armed
with rifles, shot-guns, revolvers, etc. The
objective point White hill, is some three
miles north of Dover Centre. Arrived in
the vicinity the party was joined by the
Wardsboro company, numbering about $50
men, and making a total of 22S. Line was
formed about II o'clock, moving across the
hill in an easterly direction. About noon
word came that bear had been started on
the left or Wardsboro wing by VIM. Putnam's
dogs, and ere long bruin made his appear
ance, following down the line toward the
right. Brutus Whitney of Marlboro got in
the first effective shot, after which all the
nearly the same time. During the engage
ment bruin, finding himself in close quarters
took to tree, which he climbed to n height
of some 40 feet; but failing to find safety by
that means he soon came down. After
wards he went up another tree a short dis
lance but fell or jumped down again, and in
short time (about o'clock, was dispatch
ed The successive firing of the Bratteboro
boys brought so many of the other hunters
that the line could not be reformed and SO
the hunt ended. The bear was pronounced
l,y old hunters 10 be from two to three years
old. He was brought to a clearing, where q
council" was held, and he was put up at
auction and bid off by Mr.. Putnam, who sold
hin, together with the right of bounty, to
the Hrattlehoro boys The proceeds of the
sale were divided between the Wardsboro and
Dover companies, and go to furnish an oyster
supper for each party tomorrow evening.
The Brattleboro hunters returned home Sat
urday night. His bearship was borne in tri-
umph to the Republican headquarters in
Crosby block, where his remains reposed sin
state" and received the admiration of the
crowd The carcass was sold to w. F. Rich
ardson and on Monday supplied rare dish
at many citizens table. The skin, beau
tiful black, was purchased by Col. L. X.
Fuller.
Another hunt was had in the same vicinity
on Thursday of this week by party of about
80 men but no more bears were found,
though others are known TO be about To
morrow another large party Is 70 90 out in
| search of the n,Yarhiihtsn ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08

PROBABLE MURDER AT MONTPELIER

PROBABLE MURDER AT MONTPELIER.
On Monday Of last week Joseph Dumas,
a teamster by occupation, so years of age,
and having a wife aud large family of chill
dren, left his home in Mortified to take "A
man and wife named Felix Stone to Montpel-
Ter, which he did, putting up his team at the
Union House. He was last seen on Monday
evening, quite drunk. As he did not return
home, some anxiety was felt by his friends
and search showed that he had not been seen
since Monday, his team remaining at the no
tel at Montpelier Stone and wife were final
ly arrested at Mortified on suspicion Of hav-
ing killed him. On Friday a young lad by
the name Of Carroll saw the body in the river
at Montpelier and raised an alarm, when the
body was taken from the water. An autopsy
showed wounds on the head sufficient to kill
the man and the doctors decided from the
condition of the lungs, that he was dead be-
fore being placed in the water.
INDICTMENTS OF THE MEAKERs.
The grand jury of Washington county
have found a Joint indictment OF three counts
against Emelihe Meaker and Horace Meaker
for the murder of little Alice Meaker at Dux-
bury on April 20, last charging them with
administering poison to the child sufficient to
cause death
The water in Lake Champlain at Bur
ington is lower this season than at any pre-
vious time during the present century, being
two inches lower than in 1924.
The new passenger depot of the Central
Vermont railroad at Montpelier has been fin
ished in metropolitan style, the ceilings be-
ing handsomely decorated, the waiting rooms
spacious. and everything possible done for
the comfort of travellers.
The last new steel rail was laid last Fri
day, LIST inst, to make continuous line of
steel track on the Central Vermont railroad
between White River Junction and st. Johns
Canada 1863 miles.
e. G. Hayden, the Derby Line wife muir
derer, who is to be hanged the first Friday in
January next, has been taken from the State
prison workshop this week and placed in his
cell, where he will be kept untn the day of
his execution.
Miles, the Barre bank robber whose real
name is Geo. White, recently arranged a
plot for his escape from the Windsor prison
bribing one of the guard named Dudley with
promise of $1,000. The plot was discover
ed by one of the keepers, however, and the
escape prevented Dudley vas promptly
discharged. Miles has served FIVE years of
the II of his sentence. It is believed he has
large amount of money at his command, ell
though in his petition for pardon he swesrs
he is not worth dollar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08

ARRIVAL OF MRS. W. H. GREENWOOD IN NEW
YOpK

ARRIVAL OF MRS. W. II. GREENWOOD IN NEW
YORK.
Mrs. W. II. Greenwood, whose husband
was murdered on the Goth Of August near the
city Of Mexico, arrived in New York on her
way home to Dummerston, on Thursday.
Mrs. Greenwood was not on her way home at
the time of her husbands murder as WINS
originally stated, but was in Mexico where
Col Greenwood's funeral took place.
Mr.. II. b. Stoddaid brings us the best
possible evidence that the hill farms of Dunn
mcrston are not yet played out" We have
now in our office bough, two feet in length,
from one of his Baldwin apple trees, with the
apples which grew on it, 25 in number, all of
them fair, handsome and of good size, and
Just filling peck measure few ears of
Early Compton corn, which measure from -
to 10 inches in length, and contain some GOO
kernels each, Mr.. Stoddard assures us are on
~ fair samples, chosen at random, from
field which he has just harvested. Examples
like these showing what careful tilage will
do here in New England ought to make our
young men think twice before deciding that
the East has no attractions for them and that,
to win success, they must commit themselves
to the hardships, uncertainties and strange
conditions of pioneer life at the West.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08

Jacksonville fair on Thursday Oct. Il.
There was a reunion of the Fowler fam-
ly at the residence of Thomas Fowler on the
LIST inst,
Eli Porter recently caught pickerel that
weighed nearly three pounds.
Miss NJ. Rogers, young lady from STRAIT
ford, Ct, is stopping at A. G. Stetson's
Rev. II. NJ. Byram will hereafter hold re-
ligious services Sunday evenings at the Uni
versalist church.
Josiah French and wife of this place
were the first couple married by the late Chas.
X. Field. L.
Working cattle ore worth u to 81. 5lper
Owt.
Forest trees arc beautifully variegated
with the hues of autumn.
The latter harvest is nearly completed.
Farmers rejoice in bountiful crops this year
The apple jelly works are producing a
very nice and desirable article Boiled cider,
30 cent per gallon jelly Gj cents
A good locality here for shoemaker to
locate in and engage in the business
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08
Putney,

On Thursday afternoon, Tth inst, Rev,
N. d. Parsons QRaptist( was examined at the
town hall by council of clergy and laymen,
as to his fitness for ordination TO the gospel
ministry, Rev. Mr.. Cow of Brattleboro act
ing as moderator. The ordination services
took place in the evening, and the speakers
stand was beautifully decorated for the COCA
sion with flowers, plants and autumn leaves.
The order of exercises was as follows LIST,
Anthem I'd, Invocation. by Rev. l., F. Shop
ardson; 3D., Singing 4th, Reading of the
Scriptures, by Rev. Mr.. Sherman 9TH, Pray
or, by Rev. E. A. Read 9th, Singing; 7th,
Ordination Sermon, by Rev. G. A. Simonson
of Newark, N. j.; Sth, Ordination Prayer, by
Rev. Mark Carpenter 9th, Singing; 10TH
Charge to Candidate and the Right Hand of
Fellowship by Rev, T NJ. Butler, llth
Charge TO Church, by Rev. s. II. Emory !
18th, Singing 18th, Bepediction, by Rev,
N, d. Parsons,
All protesting Christians In this town, in.
GLIDING the clergy, are cordially invited to at
tend the temperance meetings. They may
be assured that their attendance will be re-
specially received and they need not appre-
bend giving offence by being present.
M. II. @. Perry has sold his place south of
the village, on the Brattleboro road, 70 p, 2.
Wilbur for $500, 90
-Ihere win pc q musical entertainment, by
home talent, at the town hall, on Tuesday
evening next. The Putney brass band will
be in attendance. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08

--Myron L. BGynton has sold his farm to
Hiram Cobb. Mr. Cobb will move on the
place at once.
Rev. o. G.. Baker has gone on vacation
of three weeks.
The cars came into town Tuesday, and
will be at the village depot Thursday morn
ing. X.
The Sunday School on the river. in dis
trict No l, has been adjourned without date.
The members of the school desire to express
to Mr.. Alonzo Clayton, the superintendent,
their thanks for his efficient and untiring la
bors in behalf of the school. By his earnest
efforts the school has been made interesting
and profitable, and the members unite in the
hope that he and his may be nbundantly
blessed A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08
Premium List.


Herds-Chauncey Smith tst, IA COrbett "a.
Matched Caule-C II AlyOrd LIST, C A BOYD 81, II
/ Mphgton "a.
Trained Cattle-C 4 AlVOrd LIST.
Working OXen-a years Old, Ophr HAYNES lst, G
Hubbard 4 Sons I'd, Q w Bissell Sd, Il Il Butter
neld 4th, years old, C Smith LIST, d j & A Palme-
ter al, II Wilmington Sd, NJ Fitch Attn. Steers
years old, o LaWton list, Ames I'd, NJ l. Burr
3D., q Hubbard Sons eth; 2 years old, c Smith LIST,
May h Adams 81, G A Boyd Sd, @ w Bissell Attn
year old, May a Adams 1st Smith "a, Ia II L
Fox sd, J + Corbett 4th; steer calves, May Adj
ans list, Albert Haynes I'd, Barnard Sd, II
Stowe attn.
Bus-3 yrs old sweepstakes. Corbett lst.
Bulls yrs old q Hubbard a Sons Isl. Bblls IyE
old, w Temple SoRs lst. 9tade bulls Henry Ad.
ANS lst, j Corbett %, G b g NJ Ware ID. Bull
calves, thoroughbred, Z " Bissell 1st and 81.
'Cows-Thordugh6reds, Smith \ Farmelee lst, 20
and q grades, y y Corbett isL and "a, G G Hub
bard a Sons o., II Fox 4th. Thoroughbred heif-
eTs, yrs old, Smith Parmelee 1st %, 81 and 4th ;
yr old, Smith Parmeee LIST, Mary W Bissell %.
Grade heiiers years Old, Smith LIST and "a, II
Helfer calves, Smith Parmelee LIST, I'd and Sd,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08

nearly eighty years ago, his life has been
spent here with the exception of year or so
spent in Massachusetts,. in boyhood. He was
a prominent participator in the FIRST town fair
and now, nearly 30 years afterward, the an
nual fair sees his life draw peacefully to its
close. He has three sons living besides Dr.
Swift of this town. The funeral services
will be held Saturday at 10 o'clock.
Several of our citizens attended the bear
hunt at Dover Saturday.
Prof Alexander of Brattleboro was in
town last week prospecting for a singing
school.
Three new members were added to the
Methodist church last Sunday.
-Chas Vogel is again unfortunate in the
loss of two head of cattle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08
HAWZEY

Offers a new line of Merino Underwear
for Ladies, for Men, for Girls, for Boys,
and for Infants, at just the same prices
as he sold same grade of goods last sea-
son.
Bargains in White Flannels, Colored
Flsnnels, Checked Flannels, Blankets,
Wooden Cloths, Cotton Flannels Table
Damasks, (rtal oil colors in 5S-inch Tur-
key Red Damask at 30 cents), Napkins,
Quilts Comfortables, Diaper, White
Goods, Skirts, Wool Shawls, Chenille
Shawls, Paisley Shawls, Cloaks, Circu-
lars Dolmans, Gossamer Waterproofs,
o., sc, So, and co inches long, at 1925
each, Curtain Laces, Lambrequins, Lace
Bed Sets, Pillow Shams, Tides, Mems
Shirts and Collars, Ladies Night Gowns,
Chcmise, Drawers, Corsets Gloves, Hos
iery, Collars, Made-up Lace Goods, Black
Chantilla Laces, Black Guipure Laces,
White Laces in Valenciennes, Torchon,
Lapguedock, Bretonne, Alencon, Thread,
Maine, Spanish and Vosges Black
Silk Fripges, Beaded Gimps, Globe Gar
nitures, Spikes, Elegant Novelties in But
tens. Hamburg Embroideries from &c
to Sl.5O yard. Ribbons, Tucking,
Small Wares, and the most ErtenSiUe As
sortmcnt Of Dress Fabrics which have
ever shown in Brattleboro. Black Silks
Black Cashimeres, Alpacas, Merinoes,
and great rdriety Of FreHch Novelties
for trimming and using in combinations
One lot real "Boniour" French Cash.
meres, 81 inches wide, IS cents yard
Lot of French Novelties at $40, 1925,
Sl.75, S1.dO, S1.OO. aud - cents yard.
Handsome Plaids at -, ~, 81, and 60
cents. All the new shades in Monte
Cloths, at l2!, 225, 27, 81, Is cents and
SI.OO.
Lot good style Brocades, new shades,
at 10 cents a yard Black Satin, Colored
Satin in Wine Flame, Gendarme, and
Old Gold. Plush, Colored Velvets, Black
velvets, Velveteens, Polka Dot Black
Satin, Farmers Satin in Old Gold, Gend-
arme, Navy, Seal, Flame and Black.
Beautiful new fabrics for Dressing
Sacques. Just opened 100 ready
Calico Wrappers in Fall Styles Print.
New patterns in Cretonnes for draperies
and coverings Cretonne Fringe in
choice combinations.
New goods opening all the time, CIV
ing customers chance to see new things
as fast as they are placed in the market,
and every article at reasonable prices,
N. |. Il A v | { Y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08

Sixty of the friends of Mr. and Mrs Moses
X. Nelson celebrated the 18th anniversary of
their marriage by a genuine surprise visit on
the evening of the Goth ult.
The late convention OF Franklin Co.
Congregationalists was u success in religious
exercises and entertainment by the people of
Bernardston.
The competitors for the Hurlburt prizes
for defamation and recitation in Powers In
stitute have been chosen. The term is pass
ing pleasantly and successfully.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l. Crowell, Rev. Mr.
L. NJ. Pierce and wife, with others, are at
tending tue meeting of the American Board
at Lowell.
%. T. Smith has boon putting up a new
carriage house aud other outbuildings which
greatly improve his place. O. A. Gray also
continues his improvements about his house
AMI grounds.
The County Fair at Greenfield, the sue
cess Of which has exceeded that of former
years, had its usual number of visitors and
patrons from this place, some obtaining val
liable premiums.
Rev A. W. Miles breaches next Sunday
in the Methodist house on the personality of
the devil
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08
RESOLUTIONS Of Respect TO the Memory
OF Hon. Asa h eyes and HI ON. Chas. h


Of Hon. Asa h eyes and Hon. Chas. h 4.
Field.
At meeting Of the moubors Of the Wind
ham county lar held at NovfsMe on the ID
day Of Oct, A. ID. 1850, for the purpose of
taking action relative to the death of Hon.
Asa Reyes ard the Hon. Chas. Kellogg Field,
the following resolutions were reported by
Kiursdge Haskins, Chas. b. Eddy, Eleazer
L. Waterman, committee previously ap-
pointed, and on motion were unanimously
adopted as expressing the sense of said meet
ing, viz:
WHEREAS, since the adjournment VI the last term
Of court death has removed from number the
Hon Asa Reyes Of Brattleboro, who was an honored
aud respected member Of this bar from the December
Of court A. D. 1874 to his decesse June g. A. d.
1880; wherefore,
Resolucd, That, while we bow with resignation to
the will Of Him who has taken from our father in
the profession recognize and here record Of him
that he man Of strict integrity and OF eminent
ability, wise counsellor and skillfu and painstak-
ing lawyer, who, during his Ion professional career
always preferred to suffer defeat that justice might
prevail, rather than succeed that wrong might tri-
umph. We will ever hold in grateful remembrance
the bright example his life has furnished, his many
virtues the words Of encou ragement often spoken
and the kindly assistance always cheerfuy render
ed his younger brothers in the RECESSION. To emu
late him should be our constant aim.
Resolrsd, That We tender oug Sympathy - the fam
lily and friends of the doceas d. and oder this, the
humble tribute Of OR regard for one so long known,
konorea anu loved.
RcSoiued, That a copy Of these resolutions be fur
nshed by the clerk to the newspapers Of the county
for publication aud that the court be requested 10
der the same spread upon its records.
ASD WuEREAs, during the present. term Of court,
death has again invaded circle aud called from
another Of our pUnbsr, the Hon. Chas X. Field Of
BrattleboTo, our elder brother aud an honored and
respected member Of this bar from the Sepemb
Of court A. d 1928, until his deeease Sept. &C. A. d.
1880; therefore,
Resoired, That while the death OF our brother
again admOnishes US OF the great changes that are
being wrought amongus from year to year, We can
hut realize In this dspensaiion OF Divine Provl-
deuce that our loss is his gain. That will cher
ish warm recollection OF his genial, social quail
ties, his learning and culture, aud that keenness aud
brilliancy Of intellect which characterized and dis
tinguished him during long career at the bar and
In the halls OF legislation.
Resolped, That We take this method OF extending
TO the family and friends of the deceased deep
est sympathy In their bereavement; and a fur
Their testimony Of our love and affection for him,
that the clerk be directed 10 furnish copy OF these
resolutions for publication in the newspapers Of
this county, aud that the Court be requested to
der the same duly entered upon It's records.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08
Notice to Sell Real Estate of John q.
RamsdelI, deceased.

-
- In the Probate Court at TownEhend, in Eud for
said District the 2lst day q SEPTEMBER a. u. $780,
Henry Ransdel administrator Of the estate OF John
c. Ramsde late of Jamaica in said district de- eased
makes application to said court for license TO all Of
the real estate Of said deceased, to wit: The home
farm Of III acres, the Young farm, called, Of
about co and the Grover pasture ofabout IS acres
situated in sad J5maics representing that the Aae q
said real estate will be beneficial to the heirs and all
persons interested therein. Whercupon it is dsred
by said Court that said application be referred 10
session thereof to be held at the Probate Ofici in
Townshepd in said district on the 18th day Of Octc-
b6r A. D. 1880, for hearing and decision thereon
1t is further ordered that all persons interested be
tined thereof publication Of notice Of said Rprlea-
ton, and order thereon three weeks successfully in
TIE VERMONT PHGNlX, a newspaper published at
Bratteboro ard which circulatos in the neghborhood
Of these interested before said time Of hearing, that
they may appear at said time and rLCe, and, If they
see cause. object thereto
By the Court.
Attest, c. b. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.

The subscriber, on account Of poor health, and
wishing to change bis business, Offers his farm for
sale at bargain The farm is pleasantly situated in
Townshend, two miles east Of 1ownBhend village, one
mile west Of Brooklne; two miles from depot, II
miles from Brateboro 1t contains 100 acres, suita
bly, divided into moving, tillage pasturng and wood
land The land is very produstive well adapted to
la and grain; the pasurings excellent; two good
sugar lots apples in abundance; all kinds of fruit
trees, most Of them bearing now. The buildings
sist Of 2-story dwelling house with new shed at
tached, 20I2G sugar house and barn. SO1CO with Gel
lar; running water to house aDdlarn. The farm cutt
80 tons Of hay There COO sap buckets, four sap
pans and storage tubs that 60 with the farm. Any
no IL going to buy fam this fall, had better look
into this matter before buying elstwherc for 1t s the
cheapest fam for the money in Windlsm county.
Price Slt0; $500 down, the balance secured by mort
gage the farm For further particulars inquire Of
j. b. Ware Of Iownthend, Nal Bemis Of Athens, c.
Wait Of Brooklne, Of the subscriber on the PREM
ises.
The above farm. with stock, farming tools, etc, will
be sold at public auction, Oct. a. unless previously
disposed Of. VIM II. FULLER.
Townshend, Vt, Oct 8, 1850.
p. s.-Posstssion given the FIRST Of November.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08

ARY.-Nathaniel White, who died
suddenly at Concord, N. H., last Saturday,
was widely known throughout New England
as a heavy proprietor for many years in the
United States and Canada Express Company.
He was born in Lancaster n. H., February
Z, 1911, and was employed in a public house
at Concord until twenty one years old, when
lie became partner ana driver in the old
stage line from Concord to Hanover, and sub
sequently was associated with the stage line
between Concord and Lowell, With the
opening of railway communication noTthward
from Rastop via the MerrmRck valley, Mr..
White became connected with the express
business as an employe, but five years later
became an owner in the business, and from
that time until his death he was widely known
in that connection. His home had been in
Concord since 1890 where he was universal
ly esteemed for his kindness and benevolence
He was one of the earliest anti-slaveTy advo-
oates, and for years his hOspitable house was
q refuge by night for runaway slaves fleeing
from the South to Canada. He was promi-
nently identified with the temperance cause
and had been the Prohibition candidate for
Governor, and was also active in advocating
the right Of suffrage for women. When he
left his home in Lancaster he had Just shil.
ling, but in later years wealth came to him
rapidly and be became asspeiated with large
number OF charitable and benevolent institu-
tons, contributing very freely to their sup
port The property which he leaves is esti-
mated as high as million dollars. His sur
yiving family consists of widow and six
children, among whom is the wife of DIR.
Dearborn, an adopted daughter, now resident
in this village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-10-08

j Z. Whpple left this place for Boston
on Wednesday of last week, accompanied by
his wife, travelling with his own conveyance,
visiting friends and relatives in nearly every
town from Bellows Falls to Fitchburg.
VIM. @. Farr is building now sugar
house.
Alison Baker, with two helpers, dug 1O5
bushels of potatoes in one day
Geo Adamss new shed is raised
D E. Robbins is dealing quito extensive
ly in sheep. W.
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NOrIhneld, Mass.

--Eyangelist Moody, assisted by the farm
ers of the vicinity, is doing good work by
shipping apples to Boston for free dstribu-
ton among the poor.
Rev. T. J. Clark former pastor of the
Trintarian church, intends removing to Man
chester, Vt.
Recent purchases 10y MIR Marshall, in
Gill, On the west bank Of the Connecticut,
point to the location of the new boys school,
the foundation of which has been firmly Sc
cured by the $4,000 gift of Mr.. Talcot Of
New York. The purchase covers an area of
about $50 acres including the fine farms of
John Purple and the late +. o. Purple