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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
The fastest trains in the country

The fastest trains in the country now run
between Jersey City and Philadelphia, and
the Pennsylvania Railroad hopes soon to
make the trip in an hour and half mon
ster locomotive is now building in the com
pany's shops at Altoona which is expected to
perform the feat. 1t viii be finished in about
three weeks, and if the trial trip is satisfac-
tory, five more will be built on the same mod
el. A locomotive capable of attaining uni
form speed or sixty miles an hour is not to be
sneered at, but Colonel Roberts, of Titusville,
will attempt to throw even that extraordinary
performance into the shade. There is now
building for him at the Baldwin Works a To-
comotive which is designed to be the fastest
in the world. The builders and the owner
will be disappointed if it doesn't make rec
ord of eighty miles an hour, and run 100
miles without taking on coal or water. II will
be taken to Europe and tested on the rail-
roads of England and the Continent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

sight of difference between us. II was a for.
tunate day for me when / tried TO buy Dolly
Spriggips aud then her flly, Pearl and it has
led to the happiest results."
II is needless TO say that, whom Jack Spratt
goes up into the country, az be frequently
does to get away from business cares and per-
plexites, he has assigned to him the best
room in the Spriggins mansion, and the most
assiduous attention from the hostess. And
Jack would say on his return TO the city, in
reply to the many queries as to where he had
been:
"Pd rather go up there than any other
place on earth and it just does me $500
worth of good every time go there"
Yea" thought his listener; mo doubt he
has talked Deacon SpriPgins out of another
good colt for mere song" thdn,s
MoRthIH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The first census was taken in 1790, and the
returns then made showed a population of
less than 1000, 600, responsible authorities
placing it at 3,920,S25. The tenth census
showed the population to be more than co.
600, ,000-that is to say, so, 1852, 500. The in
crease in ninety years is far more than 4G,-
100000, or at the rate of something more
than $1,000 annually. Our population has
much more than doubled in thirty years. 1t
exceeded $4,000, 600, in 1850; and in 1880 it
numbered more than $1,000, 900. The rate of
increase in the thirty years mentioned was
but a trfle under 800, 600 year IN 1860
when the last census of the old Union was
taken, the population was almost 81, 500 900 !;
aud the increase in the next ten years-the
civil war decade-exceeded 1000, 900. In the
twenty years between the summer of 1850,
and the summer of 1880, the increase ap-
preached to 20, 600, 900. At the same rate of
increase in the twenty years that will follow
the taking of the tenth census, our popula-
tion win exceed so, 600, 600 at the close of the
nineteenth century. 1t should exceed co.
100000 in 1890, when a century will have
been completed since the first census was
taken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Rev. J. G. Edgar, who is now in Yer.
mont, has many personal friends in Heath.
He preached nearly two years in the Congre-
gational church, aud delivered his lecture, q
description of the charge of the Light Brig
ade, T." of which he is one of the survivors, in
Heath aud the adjoining towns several times.
The organ in the Heath Congregational church
is said to be owned by him.
-Whitingham, Readsboro and Halifax have
furnished a number OF fine pairs of cattle for
Massachusetts, men from Heath, Coleraine,
Rowe and Skelburne. Buyers from the old
Bay State, as far south as Plymouth county,
are seeking cattle in Vermont
-Whitingham farmers are canning maple
syrup for Massachusetts, market at 81 per
gallon, delivered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

BANKING IN VERMONT under the national
system appears to be reasonably profitable
business. We took the reports of 27 of the
46 national banks in the state, made to the
comptroller of the currency, and found that
their combined capital was So, 145, 900, and
their aggregate surplus and undivided profits
81, 456, ,OOO-or considerably more than one
fourth of the capital Surely these banks
could worry along if they were obliged to de-
posit three instead of four per cent bonds as
basis of circulation. The most profitable
bank in the list and undoubtedly in the state
is that at Orwell, which has a capital of $780,
600 and surplus of 1921, 1911 and next to
this comes the First National of Bennington,
with a capital of $l1O,O and a surplus of
$l27, 799.-FFee Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

A RAP1D PEsMAN can write thirty words
in a minute. To do this he must draw his
pen through the space of a rod-sixteen and
half feet. In forty minutes his pen travels
a furlong. We make, on an average, sixteen
curves or tnrns of the pen in writing each
word. Writing thirty words minute, we
must make 4sO turns to each minute in an
hour, 2s, 600; in a day of only fve hours,
IA, 900; in year of 300 such days, 43, 2O0,-
600. The man, therefore, who made 1,0OO,-
600 strokes with his pen was not at all re-
markable. Many men-newspaper writers,
for instanoe-make 4, 900, 900. Here we have,
in the aggregate, mark 300 miles long to be
traced on paper by such writer In year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
AsH-ToNIC

a Perfected Purifier of the System
ToNIc.-" Increasing the strength, o5riatlno The
Cis9sV debiHty, dHd restoring heaithy Oiheti0is."
WEBSTER.
For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia,
the many forms of Liver Conn
-'laint, Impure and Impoverishel
Blood, and Functional Dcrange-
ments attendant upon Debility, and
for Building UP the weak, Ash
Tonic Is doubtless the most prompt
and certain remedy yet devised. In
1-2 lb. bottles, 10 cents; Six bottles,
s.. Accredited Physicians and
Clergymen, who may desire to test
the Tonic, will be supplied with not
exceeding six bottles, at one-half
the retail price, money to accom-
pany the order. Sold by Druggists,
and by d. B. Dewey & Co., 40 Dey
ST., N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

PRESIDENT GARFIELD says: lone soon
learns to distinguish between the journalist
who is gentleman, and the mere news gath
erer, who is as inscriptions as it is possible
for him to be. Now, there are plenty of jour
nalists to whom would as soon impart Sc
oret as to any gentleman not connected with
paper; l know they would keep it inviolate,
and would treat me fairly. These are the men
who make their mark IN journalism, as they
would in any walk in life in which merit and
honor are requisite.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
QaStOria Dose.

s-~S35 cents. A Mothers
remedy for sleepless and irritable
hildren. The Recipe of Old d..
rjtcher, Free from Morphine, and
not Narcotic. Formula published
with each bottle. For Flatulency,
assimilating the food, Sour Stomach,
Feverishness, Worms, and Disor-
dered Bowels, CastOria has the larg-
est sale of any article dispensed by
Druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
DYEING--STEkM CLEANSING! /!

Dress Goods, shawls, saeques Feathers ETC.. dyed
a variety Of colors. Mems Clothing dyed or steam
eleansed and pressed without ripping OF crocking.
Charges paid way on goods sent by expresA d.
Iyle Nj. HALE, Proprietor,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

A man Of eighty years was planting trees;
"Ha, hal" laughed out three strplngs from the VIII
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

j. b. Muzzy will ship TO parties in Bos-
ton in few days, carload of sheep seventy
of which will average l27 pounds each.
Albert Howard from Brooklyn, New
York, is sojourning briefly among his friends
and relatives in town.
At the annual meeting of tho Jamaica
savings bank, which took place Jan 9TH
Hon. E. L. Waterman was elected president
o. II. Garfield vice president J. G. Robinson
treasurer, and the same trustees were elected
as have held the position heretofore. The
bank is sound, and in as fourishing condition
as any in tbs State.
Willard Muzzy will sell at public auction
at his house, Jan. %, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, half
the produce of his farm.
Miss Alice A. Brown, the popular elocu-
zionist, gives an entertainment at our Opera
hall this friday evening. Also, Principal
@. O. Boynton will deliver an educational ad-
dress.
Fred Sprague and his sweetheart took ad-
vantage of the excursion to Brattleboro last
week by suddenly and Unexpectedly commit
ting matrimony without the consent of their
Pas and Mas.
John Clark has taken the Job Of repair
ing the covered bridge near the French cut.
Allie Barnes and Mr. Phillips are soon to
AOh'o NOHh AOi Observation-Disclosures. Inc former
will take position in Worcester and the lat
ter in Orange.
While Mr.. Boyle was recently getting
wood near the "blood-sucker pond" his horse
got mired by suddenly sinking into the mud
and water nearly out of sight, and could not
be extricated until help was summoned from
the village.
An addition of 10 inches of hard snow
came last Sunday night.
Hay readily sells at SIS per ton any
where.
"A petit court at Hon. E. l.. Waterman's
office was the chief attraction of Monday in
the line of 81 law suits.
The station agent and John l.. Knowlton
have secured a competent teacher to instruct
them in the art of telegraphy.
AT the annual stockholders' meeting of
the West River National Bank last Tuesday,
Hon j. L. Martin of Londonderry and N. b.
Gale, Esq, of Wardsboro were elected as di-
rectors in addition to the old board
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

w. G. Riddell has returned from Boston,
C. NJ. Russell is teaching in Readsboro.
Mrs. E. G. May will remain in Winches-
ter, N. H., during the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Donaldson are visiting
in town.
The 'oldest inhabitant" is inquired of
concerning colder winter
Every old Record and Farmer patron in
town is subscribing for The PHOENIX
H. Mann, Jr. has placed telephone COM
munication between his residence and the
savings bank.
Missionary meeting at the NJ T.. church
Saturday evening, TO be followed by sermon
on the same subject, by the pastor, on Sun
day.
Mrs. L. b. Boyd will lecture at the Uni
versalist church next Sunday evening; sub
ject-"Queen Esther" Judging from the
ability Of the speaker and the beauty of the
subject, we predict an interesting address.
AT the meeting of the directors of the
savings bauk, Tuesday, all the old officers
were reelected
Wilmington people express their appre-
citation of The PHdSIx in many ways, the
most substantial being the subscription list,
which is larger than that of any other paper
taken in town.
The temperance meeting at the lower in
tervale school house, on Wednesday evening,
passed of very pleasantly with speeches and
literary exercises. large load of people
from the village attended.
Preparations are being made for sleigh
ride next Wednesday, which is expected to be
the largest of the season. The party will
dine at the Glen House in Jacksonville. and
on their return will sup at the Vermont House
in this place
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

Mr. and Mrs. William Brown of this
place were visited by about 100 Of their rela-
tiyes and friends on New Years day and eve
ming, reminding them it was the 3sth ami
versary of their marriage, bringing them
money and presents to the amount of $50.
The afternoon was spent in social visiting
and partaking of a bountiful repast provided
by the ladies'.
The ladies' society will meet at the par
sonage for the present, on account of more
room and better accommodations, and it is
hoped that every one interested will meet
with them, as they have plenty of work for
willing hands.
Our pulpit is being supplied by pastors
from Brattleboro and vicinity. There is con-
siderable interest manifested, and some talk
of holding series of meetings.
Mrs. Frink, our landlady, is out of town
on visit, the hotel being rented to Everett
Wilcox, who has thus far conducted its affairs
in very satisfactory manner. His stay with
US will depend largely upon public patronage.
The narrow gauge made quite & change
in their time one day last week, running one
and one-half hours ahead of time, thereby
causing considerable disappointment to indi-
viduals not aware of the change. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

The story printed in the Reformer, re-
garding the swindle practced upon young
jeweler of this place, has but little foundation
in fact. The young man has not been swim
died; it was simply stretch Of the imagina.
ton of the reporter here.
-Messrs. Babbitt & Hayes have o fine OPP
portunity to give employment to one or two
smart canvassers on very remunerative terms.
The North Walpole church fair at Union
hail. three evenings of next week, is attract
ing considerable notice and will be largely at
tended.
Masonic ball on Feb. 10th at Union hall
Quite number of our people will attend
the Connecticut River Valley Masonic levee,
Jan. 9th, at Montpelier.
Clement A. Granger, young man well
known here, died very suddenly in Brooklyn,
N. Y, last week, and was buried from his
grandfather's residence here on Monday.
"A new primary department has been add
ed to our school facilities with Nellie Hubbard
as teacher.
"A little daughter of G. H. Chase who re-
sides on Atkinson street, fell into a pail of
hot water Thursday, and was SO badly scalded
that her life is despairod Of
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Our musical convention, conducted by
Prof. A. N. johnson, assisted by L. S. Rich
ardson of Londonderry, closed with grand
rehearsal Saturday evening" Jan. LIST, giving
good satisfaction to those interested in vocal
music.
D. G. Dexter is recovering from a seri-
GUS illness occesioned by very sore hand
Many of our villagers are now obliged to
carry water quite distance for household
purposes.
Shedding continues good. Teams are
busy drawing logs, hay, etc.
VIM. B. Eddy is now engaged as clerk
in @. O. Gales store.
johnson q Torry's steam saw mill is be-
ing speedily stocked with logs.
We are now only four miles from the
railroad depot "instead of twenty-five"
Fourteen inches of snow fell here Sunday
night and Monday.
j. II. Converse and wife of Meriden,
Conn, made short visit in town on Tuesday,
4th inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

Rev. II. H. Hamilton exchanged pulpits
last Sunday with Rev. E. Harmon Of Win
chester.
Rev. Emma Bailey of West Swanzey is
to preach in the Unversalist church next Sun.
day. She will preach here one-half of the
time until the first OF May.
The union meetings here last week were
well attended.
The snow storm Of last Sunday night was
the deepest Of any one that we have had this
winter We have had 3st inches of snow up
to the present date, Jan. II.
The Universalst society sell their pews
next Saturday evening.
At the annual meeting of the Congrega.
tional society, held last Saturday evening.
Dea. Geo. Wellman was chosen moderator |;
n. 4. Pratt, clerk aud treasurer S. X. Hill
dreth Geo. p. Wellington and A. b. Davis,
church committee; n. Z. Pratt and S. X. Hill.
dreth, ushers. Six have united with the
church during the last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

Holt Brothers are putting in tin shop
at the Mark Levy stand.
Frank II. Marden, son OF Dr. d. II Mar
den, died Saturday night, aged 81. Mr.
Marden was q very promising young man
and highly respected. He leaves q wife and
two children, who have the sympathy of this
community.
The first, for this winter of series Of
prize exercises open TO all the scholars in
town, under the management of Superintend-
ent Gibson, came off last Friday evening at
Union Hall and drew large audience. Miss
Eva j. Kimball, of Grafton took the prize
for reading, open to all teachers in town
LIST prize, reading, open TO all scholars in
town, was carried of by little Miss Alice
Walker, 2nd, Miss Hattie Lyon. LIST prize,
reading, open to all under ten, Walter Corey,
2nd, Carrie Landman. LIST prize, recitation,
open to all, Allie Gibson 2nd, Miss Mary
Livermore. Under ten, LIST, Walter Corey
2nd, frankie Melendy. Spelling, over ten,
Anna French; under ten, Earnest Gibson.
8.
Fred Walker, well-known character in
this village, noted for his eccentricities, one
of which is getting beastly drunk and shame
fully abusing his aged parents, was this
morning, Thursday taken to Newfane Jail
by Sheriff Melendy, where IL is hoped he will
remain until he becomes thoroughly reform
ed. 1t is hardly three months since he left
the work house in Springfield, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

Mercury was 140 below zero on the 9th
inst.
The snow is now about three feet deep ;
such an amount is seldom seen SO early in
the season.
Water is low in the streams in conse-
quence Of the continued extreme cold wealth
or.
james Corse has moved into the tene-
ment formerly occupied by Lorenzo Harris on
River street.
At the annual meeting of the Jackson
vile library association held on the 9Th inst.
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year W. p. Jones, president E. H.
Stetson, treasurer H. G.. Porter, secretary
and librarian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

An interesting series of meetings was
held in the Universalist church Jan. ii and
~. On Tuesday at 2 P NJ, Rev. L. W.
Whitney preached on "why People should
attend Church." and Rev. j. II. Farnsworth
made remarks upon tho same topic. At
Z p. NJ, Rev. j. II. Farnsworth preached on
THE Successful Life" Remarks we're made
by Reys. s. II. McCollester, d. D., Markham
(Methodist), E. Smiley and L. w. Whitney
Wednesday morning after a conference meet
ing Rev. L. Smiley preached on "The JUS
tice of God, and the olergymen present fol-
lowed with remarks At 100 p. NJ, Rev
s. H. Oollester, d. D., preached on SALIVA
ton" Addresses were made by Revs. E.
Smiley, W. A. Pratt and j. II. Farnsworth
In the evening Rev. w. A. Pratt, former
pastor preached an interesting sermon
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RESOLUTIONS IN HONOR OF Mr.. HowARD's
MEMORY

RESOLUTIONS IN HONOR OF MR. HowARD's
MEMORY.
At meeting of the directors of the Peo-
pies National Bank, held Jan. IL, 1881, the
following resolutions were adopted;
WHEREAS 1t has pleased Divine Providence to re-
move from us by death our esteemed friend, Hon A.
G. howard,
Resoired, That We desire, as individuals and as a
board OF directors, 70 show appreciation of the
life, character and valuable services Of the deceased
and our regret at his sudden death.
Rts0lred, That our heartfelt sympathy be rendered
to his bereayed wife and children and that we con-
dole with them in this their sad hour Of sorrow and
affection.
Resolred That these resolutions be placed on record
on the books Of the bank, copy Of the be sent
to the bereaved family and also that they be publish
ed in one or more Of the village papers
FARLEY STARR,
JULIUS J. ESTEY,
I. ]. b. CUDwORTH, n...
SAAL L. HUNT, OHee'ors
o. L. SHERMAN,
s. N. HERRlCK.
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STATE OF VERMONT, windb.m County.

CLARK HARRIS vs.. JOSEPH BURBANK ct al.
whereas on the Tth day Of January A. D. 1881,
CLARK HarriA OF Wilmington, in said county, hlsd in
the once OF the clerk Of the Court Of Chancery for
said county his petition AgaiuBt Joseph Burbank for
mery of Stamford, in the county Of Bennington, but
now without this state and in parts unknown, and
Justus Barnes Of said Stamford, returnAble to the
NeWfane, in and for said WindhAm County, the
second Tuesday Of March, A D. 1881, praying for the
foreclosure Of a mortgage executed by said Burbank
to stephen G. MillArd Sept Ith, 1899, Of certain
lands situated in sAd Stanford being the prem
Uses conveyed to said Burbank by said Willard and
known the edwin Lee farm" estimated to con-
tain rs Acres to the purchase money for said
farm being S0o A5, specified In six promssory notes.
Of i56tS and the other ave Of $50 each, dated
same day and payable in six successive years,
note each year with interest annually, which said
pIomissory notes and mortgage were duly Sssigned
and transferred by said Willard to said Clark Harris
and which said notes due and unpaid with large
arrears Of interest.
And the petitioner also alleges that the said Justus
Barnes claims interest in the premises by IT.
tie acquired subsequently to and subjectto said mort
gage.
And ieappearing that the said Joseph Burbank re-
sides without this state that the ordinary process
Of the court cannot be served upon him, Therefore
Il Is ordered that the petitioner notify the said Joseph
Burbank Of his petition, and Of the term Of court TO
which the same is returnAbe, by publishing the sub
stance thereof with this order. for three weeks
teboro in said county, the last publication to be Of
least twenty days previous to aAd next March term Of
said court; which publication will be deemed sum
cient notice to said Joseph Burbaph to appear and
make answer TO said petition. n. TYLER, Clsrk.
o. Z. BUTTERTIKLD, Petitioners Solicitor.
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II Inc Probate Court IN and Tor said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate of LOvINA
HASTINGS late Of Wilmington in said District, de-
ceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that ISRAEL HAYNEs ex-
ecutor Of the last viii Of said deceased present.
ed to this court petition praying for license to sell
the whole OF the real estate Of said deceased consisting
situated in said Wilmington, and also has filed What
purports to be the consent Of all the heirs residing in
this State to such sale and also prlys for license TO
sell SAID real estate upon the ground that such sale
necessary TO pay the debts and expenses OF Eettng
said estate And you are hereby further notified that
taid Israel Haynes, executor aforesaid, has also
presented to this court petition, praying for leave to
amend bis account executor Of said estate hereto
fore rendered to said court and to correct any and all
errors therein and in the record thereof And this
Court will decide upon said petitions ct session there
Of to be held at the Probate once in BrAttleboro, in
said District, the last Saturday Of January, A. ID.
1881, when and where you may appear and be heard
in the premises, IL you see cause.
Il lTOnnAR IA
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TORnnhaud,

To be DETAINED by the Detdmer is an
honor TO the honorable.
-Chas. Willard and family move into
X. Phillips house, north of the village, re.
Gently occupied by J. p. Nichols, who will
move into his fathers house for the present.
The snow storm of Sunday night was
the heaviest we have had for many years.
measuring fifteen inches in many places.
The elocutionary exercises of Miss Brown
announced for this week Saturday evening is
postponed to Monday evening at 7 o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

Rev. Edward Smiley of Claremont,
N. H., will conduct the Universalist services
in the town hall next Sunday morning and
evening.
AT the annual meeting of the Putney
temperance society, the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year: Presi.
dent, S. W. Houghton vice presidents, J. c.
Bolster and John Robertson secretary, Mrs.
L. Tibbetts; treasurer, l. b. Pufer; execu-
tive committee, b. l.. Shaw, +. NJ. Lewis and
j. w. StoWell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-14

We notice in the Reformer of last week,
among the Jamaica items, that diphtheria
has again broken out in this place with alarm
ing vigor. We are happy to say the state
ment is incorrect, there having been only one
case, and that very light one, since last sum
mer.
Mrs Rachel Cobb is quite sick with fe-
yer. frankie Pier has been very sick with
typhoid pneumonia, but is now convalescent