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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-17

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25

Last Friday the Pacific National bank of
Boston, an institution with 8 /, 900, 600 capital
stopped payment, and later developments
have shown that the condition of its affairs is
such that it must be wound up and that an
sessment Of the stockholders will be necessary
to pay the depositors. The suspension was
caused by the failure Of Theodore @. Weeks,
a stock broker whom the bank has been car
rying. year ago Weeks was very success
full in his operations in Boston, Hartford 4
Erie stock, making about $3.50, 900, which
gave him the confidence of a number Of
prominent Boston banks to carry out his OPP
erations in Eastern railroad stock to the ex-
tent of S3,OOO,0O0 or S4,0O0,OO0. He had
used the Pacific most heavily. and the direc-
tors, who had failed to direct, suddenly found
that Weeks was short $5O0,OOO The money
had been furnished him by the president
without the knowledge or consent of the di-
reoiors. The Pacific was organized in 1877,
with a capital of $3.50, 900, by several person
al friends and sympathizers of A. l. BenyOn,
who was made its president, and who was
formerly president of the Exchange bank and
became involved by the Z. d. Winslow irreR-
ularities In 1879 the capital was increased
to $500, 600 and this year to 81 900, 900. The
bank has always labored under disadvantages,
having never been admitted to the clearing
house, owing to the record Of its president.
heavy run was begun ON the Central Nation
al bank Saturday morning and the bank
promptly paid over S450,0OO, the balance
due other banks The run upon it, however,
was steadily maintained, and the checks were
cashed as presented up to 1880 o'clock. when
the paying teller stopped cashing checks and
the directors went into consultation. At 1880
p. NJ. payment was resumed. Confidence in
the bank has now been reestablished and its
business is going on as usual. Much excite
Il \ IL
in Boston, but better feeling is becoming
established
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25

SOME ANCESTRAL NOTES.-The FRENCH FAMILY.
Louisa French, widow of Luke Norcross,
died of typhoid fever, Nov. IT, aged nearly
"a years. She was daughter of Nathaniel
French, who settled in Dummerston in 1868,
and signed the first call for a meeting TO Or
ganize the town, Jan, 81, III. he was
brother Of William French "Who WAS Shot
at Westminster, March ye 18th 1875, by
hands of Cruel Ministerial tools of George
ye Sd, in the Courthouse at a II a Clock at
Night in the 22d, year of his Age" The ia
TIERS name was Nathaniel, and he was a resi-
dent Of Brattleboro at the time his son was
killed. In 1884 his house was the most
northeastern dwelling in that town and was
very near the southern line of Dummerston.
The name Nathaniel French appears in the
census of 177l, in the lists of both towns,
and Hall, in his History of Eastern Vermont,
makes the mistake Of supposing there was
only one Nathaniel French whose name was
twice recorded, being claimed by beth towns
The fact is, that the father and q son had the
same name, the former residing in Brattle-
boro, the latter in Dummerston, when the
census was taken. The French family in
1863 resided in Fort Dummer, but afterwards
removed 10 the home where they lived in
1874. The site of the French house formed
part of the farm known in 1857 as 'the
old Wellington place" Nathaniel French of
Dummerston died in 1911, aged 81 years.
He came to this town when Fl years of age,
marked out and cleared up the land which
made him good farm near West river. The
large cottonwood tree now standing in front
of the house was set out by him. Betty his
wife, was a widow Duncan. Mrs. Norcross,
the grand: daughter, lived and died on the old
homestead. nLM
One side OF the barn on the BENZ Esta-
brook estate has been lately shingled The
shingles removed had been on the building
46 years, and quite a number of them were
sufficiently good to use in patching another
roof. They were shaved spruce shingles,
and were put on the barn by Mr.. Estabrook
in the year 1885.
- The old weather-vane that was put on
the old meeting house about 20 years ago,
and was removed in 1S42, when the old house
was taken down, is still in existence, and
will do service on the barn belonging to the
Estabrook estate, where it was recently put
in position.
LOOK out for the weather, look sharp, old yaneI
you've been In the service, Try II again,
Just as OF old, In the new signal station,
changes OF wind are for your observation;
With head TO the wind aud tall to the lee
foull be safe guide for all who can see
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Prof. Remsen, who was employed 10 in
vestigate the cause Of the offensive taste and
odor Of Boston's water supply, has reported
that the troubles complained Of are due TO the
presence Of decomposing fresh.water sponge.
"A careless laborer in New York hung a
lot Of dynamite cartridges to dry over a steam
pipe they exploded and damaged TO con-
siderable extent % houses.
Heavy rains at the West, especially In
some parts of Indiana, Illinois and Missouri,
have greatly damaged the railways and Sc
riously interrupted travel. Communication
between Chicago and st. Louis was practical
ly cut OF last Saturday.
"A wouldbe assassin, who was afterward
arrested, hurled loaded revolver at Premier
Dupretis, Monday, while the latter was speak
ing in the Italian Chamber Of Deputies. No
one was hurt.
"A crazy woman at STAFFORD, N. H., on
Sunday murdered her young grandchild, and
committed suicide.
DIR. Joseph Walker died suddenly in Ma
tick, Mass, on Tuesday, Of typhoid fever,
aged77.
Robert Shelton Mackenzie, the we'll
known author and journalist, died at his home
in Philadelphia Monday afternoon, after
short illness.
II. f. Baldwin, late teller of the Mechan-
les Bank Of Newark, was arrested yesterday
on the charge Of conspiring with his brother
in the misapplcaton Of the funds.
Clara Louise Kellogg is to marry T. j.
Whitney, rich Philadelphian next March.
The Christiancy scandal took on another
sad phase Tuesday night, when the wife of
the ex-senator was found in her night-robe
madly rushing up Louisiana avenue, Wash
ington, screaming al the top of her voice.
She was secured and returned to her home,
and it is feared it will be necessary to remove
her to an insane asylum.
The three sons Of the late Cakes Ames Of
North Easton, Mass, have built at their own
expense, at a cost Of $50, 900, memorial hall
in honor Of their father, and on Thursday last
IL was formally presented TO the town and
dedicated with imposing ceremonies.
An Irish farmer has been murdered for
paying his rent.
Next Tuesday President Arthur will take
his first dinner in the White House.
The way in which one of the Williams
brothers, outlaws, was lynched in Durand,
Wis, last Saturday, was rather novel While
he was before the court, long rope was
stealthily passed through a window, and sud
denly a moose was slipped over the outlaws
head he was then snatched out OF the win
dow by a crowd outside before any one could
interfere. BY the time the officers got out
side, they found the mans dead body hang
ing to a tree.
Van Amburgh, after having his name on
| the circus bills for 81 years has sold his me-
nagerie by auction at Armenia, N. Y. Fore
paugh and Bailey were large purchasers of
his best stock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25

E. A. Ballard claims to have seen bear
a few days since near the Goddard mill and
about two miles from the village.
"A. p. Mahan received an injury to bis
head and q severe flesh wound in his left arm
on Monday or Tuesday last while chopping
trees near the Goddard mill, having been
struck by falling stub.
Public examination of teachers at the
village school house tomorrow at O'Clock
A. NJ.
Miss Addie Bidwell will give an evening
of recitations at the Congregational church
next Tuesday evening, Nov. 20. Miss Bid.
well was the fortunate competitor for the
gold prize medal for excellence in recitation
at the contest of pupils OF the Detroit train
ing school Of elocution. W.
"Wednesday morning at o'clock, mer-
curry g. above zero-the coolest yet. Thurs
day morning, Nov. "a, about one inch Of
snow on the ground.
e @. Jacobs has bought the widow
Smith house and taken possession.
Quite a number are sick in the village
now and DIR. G. w. Ray has as much as be
can do. He now has five patients to attend
in Wardsboro, and his business is rapidly in
creasing.
John L. Howard of this village, teacher
Of penmanship, will open q class in writing
at the village schoolhouse, Nov. 29. He is q
young man who lost his health over three
years ago and has been unable since to do
manual labor, but has become an adept in
penmanship and card-writing, and supports
himself well with his pen. S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25

The Vermont Farm Machine company
have this week been awarded q silver medal
by the Massachusetts, Charitable Mechanic
Association, which has been holding its trien-
NAL exhibition in Boston for some months
past The award was for their Cooley cream
ers, swing churn and butter workers.
A few weeks ago o. F. Woods advertised
the loss Of valuable hound which he has
used in hunting for Il number Of years. The
hound has been found, or rather its body. In
chasing game in the woods, il he'd run against
a stub, which entered its body eight or ten
inches leaving it impaled, evidently killing
it instantly.
Our markets had fine show of Thanks
giving goods and the day was observed as
usual with US, nearly all places Of business
closing some part Of the day.
w. F. Ballou, merchant tailor, was tenn
porarily embarrassed the first OF this week,
and officer Lowell did some creditable cut
ting" during the three days. but Wednesday
Mr. Ballou succeeded in arranging matters,
so he is to continue business as heretofore.
The Bellows Falls band gave a benefit
concert and hop at Union hall Tuesday even
ing, from which they realized about $50, net.
The Blue store has changed owners,
Messrs. Robinson d German having purchas-
ed the business Of Wheeler Bros. & Howard.
The purchasers were former clerks and are
well known to our people.
The public schools closed Wednesday
and are to have q two weeks vacation.
The man ought TO be happy that has fur
niture enough so that when he has to move
there are seventeen heavy two-horse loads
besides numerous single loads, and yet on
Henry street, last week, his countenance and
actions did not indicate it, till all was accom-
plished.
Neat and tasty bill-boards have been put
on the end of o. d. Gray's block and the
basement of A. N. SWANS building on Mill
street, and they are covered for Hazel
Kirke," Dec I'd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25

j. Harding has bought the farm of the
late ]. W. Smith for $1,000.
w. H. W. Campbell of Norwich, Conn,
delivered a very able and interesting lecture
on Some characteristics and Customs OF the
French People," at the Congl church on
Wednesday evening, Nov 10th. The lecture
deserved fuller attendance, as it was very
instructive and of high order.
Last Sunday evening Rev Mr.. Smiley
delivered lecture on THE Formation OF
Character" It was able and instructive.
He proposes to have a lecture on Home In
huence soon. There is need of such lectures
in our village to draw out the young people.
We hope we shall have more of them.
Rev. William Brown of Walpole, N. H.,
will preach at the town hall one week from
next Sunday. He gives lecture in the eve
ming. We are assured that it will be treat
to hear him.
The Universalists will hold their fair on
the evening OF December I'd. They have
fine programme, including chorus and re-
ception by Mother Goose. A good time is
looked for. Put.
Rev. N. d. Parsons will preach in East
Putney next Sunday morning at IL O'Clock
and in the town hall building in the evening
at $50.
"A thanksgiving service was held in the
Congregational church yesterday. Instead OF
a sermon, short addresses we're made by each
of the local clergymen, in the following or
der; Wight, Harlow, Smiley, Parsons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25
THE VERMONT ASYLUM.

NEw NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE MILES
ESTATE WITH A VIEW TO GIVING PATIENTS
CHANCE OF SCENE, WITH OCCASIONAL RE-
LIEF FROM HOSPITAL ROUTINE.
In the purchase of the Miles school prop.
erty by the trustees of the Vermont Asylum
which has recently been accomplished for
the sum of $7,500-this institution comes
into the possession of an estate having in
many respects peculiar value in connection
with the chartered objects of the institution.
The location of the newly acquired property
is especially advantageous for branch es-
tablishment, and suitable for the care of
certain classes, who, for various reasons, il
might be desirable TO isolate from the main
hospital. But we understand it is not the de-
sign of the officers of the Asylum to make il
an extension OF accommodation, but rather
an establishment for temporary occupancy,
particularly in the summer season, and for
the double purpose of giving temporary re-
lief in hot weather TO the numbers in the
Asylum, and afording such change TO the
inmates, as sane people believe to be con-
ducive to the welfare of those who suffer
from too close confinement tU a single rou-
tine, and who seek that rest which comes
from change, in a resort to the mountain or
seaside. The buildings have peculiar adap-
tation TO the use proposed, and with very lit
tie alteration, will give ample accommodation
for twenty or twenty five patients, with their
necessary attendants. II is believed that two
classes of cases viii be particularly benefited
by this addition 10 the arrangements OF the
institution for the treatment of those COM
mitted to its care. The oonvalescents will
appreciate it, and the chronic mot dementad, }
who often labor under delusions which fatal
ly interfere with their home relations, and
oblige continued residence in an asylum, will
thus each year have afforded them a relief
from the otherwise unvaryiug and irksome
routine, inseparable from the daily life. 1t is
believed that by frequent rotation of the tenn
porary occupants, all capable OF being bene-
fitted by such change, viii have it.
The resort TO the use Of cottages as sup
Elementary accommodation of more or less
permanent kind, has, we are aware, been
forced upon some of the state institutions of
this country, as a relief to the increasing
pressure of applicants but the peculiar fea-
ture of rural summer boarding house for
the residents OF an asylum is, we believe, new
in America. In Great Britain Il has been in
augurated in connection with some of the
best asylums of that oountry, and come to be
regarded, we are told, as SO important fea-
ture, that cottages are not unfrequently rent
cd for three or four months of the year, eth
or in the mountain region, or by the sea, for
such temporary use, where they have not yet
become permanent appendages to the hos
pitfalls The site Of the new estate, for rural
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25

The retirement of Rev. Joseph Chandler
from the pastorato of the Congregational
church at Glencoe, MINI. whittier he went
from here-cals forth the following from the
Register of that place
REV Mr.. Chandler preached bis farewell sermon
last sunday night to attentive audience For I'VE
years the Congregational pulpit OF this town has oeen
occupied by one Of the profoundest heoogans OF the
state. Mr.. Chandler IL what may be called clean
cut orthodox who has at all times and on all coca
sona exhibited the courage OF his CONVICTIONS. ne
has never hesitated TO preach the truth as ne
stood IT, and 10 declare what be believed 70 De Tue
whole counsel Of God II he were less theologian,
we have no doubt he would be more effective aud
popular preacher. In some respects u Will De very
hard 10 ind another who can MI the place that
Mr. Chandler has occupied In our society. Out OF the
pulpit he Is one OF the most social and companionable
on men splendid type Of the refined Christian gen
tsmAn, whose presence in any society u Constant
benedicton. The influence he has eHeTted upon tne
young people Of this town will live and be felt long
after he s dead and forgotten for the influence Of
good man or woman, in any community, cannot oe
measured by the results observable ct the time But
the seed sown the shape Of good advice, kind and
encouraging words spoken and high example set, will
inevitably produce its fruit in much 6roader heIa
than that in which 1t IL planted. MI. Chandler en-
pressed himself not being satisfied with the results
Of his labors here. 1t would be very strange indeed
II he had any other feeling than that OF disappoint
ment In looking back the field In which he has
tong for the last 1--WE years. and seeing so much
that he would have accomplished still remaining I'M
done but let him reflect that II is too yet for him
10 reap the full harvest Of bis planting Mr. and MIS-
Chandler may rest assured that their abors in this
mensey in the great work Of organizing and giving
to society and can assure them that their
Abors in this direction best appreciated by some
whom they may suspect appreciate them least"
John Henkel has rented his shop to
Mr. Parker from Greenfield, Mass, who will
continue the manufacture Of children's car
riages, having had several years experience
in the business
Union Thanksgiving services were held
in the Congregational church, with sermon
by Rev. Mr.. Powers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25
Local Intelligence.



Found, on Thursday, Nov. II, on the highway,
about one.hslf mile from the middle town Of Dunn
merston, a small roll Of bank bills Inquire al PHU-
NIX ONCE.
Allen has the finest cut flowers in quantity for all
occasions when not convenient TO call, orders can
be telephoned direct to his once from about nifty sta
lions In the village, and from Wilmington Hinsdale
and Chesterfield.
Hirper's Monthly, Weekly, BARR, aud thu Century,
(scribnors), each $3.50 per year, Atlantic Monthly IL
months for $3.50 before Dec 2Oth) Demorests, Sl76
Club rates on all periodicals wilcoHs Subscription
Agency lat post-onioe).
The Murray Club TO bring out the drama, "Our
Boys" at Crosby hail. on Tuesday evening, Dec 9th.
They viii be assisted by Mr. Chas. Henry and Knapp
Burnetts orchestra will furnish music. Admission
to all parts Of the hail. with reserved seat rs cts chill
dren'a admission, 10 cts. Seats sale at WIZARDS
Dec %.
A tenement to rent on South Main Street, Nov 25.
WM. 3. NEWTON,
The company which is to play "Hazel Kirke" at
Crosby Hall next Thursday evening comes under the
Management Of the Madison Square theatre, and
ine performance may be expected. The actors are
people Of high standing In the profession, and the
play which has already been represented over 1000
times, will be largely attended.
Fair Haven Oysters by pint quart, gallon or plate
and cooked In every STYLE at O. A. Blisss, New Bank
Block 20 Main-st. Clam chowder every Saturday even
ing, from 10 10 O'Clock. 46-ls
A regular communication OF Brattleboro Lodge, No
100, p. IA. NJ will be held at Masonic hall next Mon
day evening, Nov. 49, at TIA O'Clock. Work: Second
degree. All Master Masons in good standing are cor
daily invited. By order Of the W. NJ.
J.L. sIMoNDs, sec'y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25

Our village schools begin on Mondav
next, taught by Misses Fisher and Stetson
who taught the fall term.
Public examination Of school teaebs,s
for Nottingham at the school room in tbis
village, tomorrow at o'clock A. NJ.
The school in district No. 3 will begin m
Monday, 28th inst, taught by Miss Chloe
Potter Of Guiford, who taught the summer
term.
The fall term Of school In district No. 4
taught by Miss Cora l. futile of this town
closed on Wednesday, 23d inst There will
be no winter term.
Ernest Hamilton shot wild goose the
other day on the pond near the village, which
measured feet from tip TO tip of the wings
and weighed g pounds.
e. i. Putnam has recently painted bis
much improved mill building.
-Chamberlin and Jacobson-not Jacobs
as heretofore reported-are successfully pros.
ecuting business to the satisfaction of the
community in the new and commodious
blacksmith shop recently built by E. G
Starr.
Henry Cain has recently removed from
Halifax 10 the Henry Gale farm, two miles
south of this village.
The telephone line from Jacksonville 10
North Adams will probably be completed and
put in operation within one week from this
time. II is also expected that a line from
Jacksonville to Wilmington will soon be built
F Crosier, the accomplished artist, who
for several weeks has been furnishing the
people with fine pictures, will leave town on
Wednesday, Both inst.
Mr.. Lewis Stickney of this village has
for some weeks past suffered much from ty.
phoid fever, but is now convalescent About
two weeks since his wife, Nellie F., daughter
Of Jared Briggs, was attacked by the same
disease and suffered intensely for about one
week and died on the 10Th inst thus early
stricken down, with hopes blighted and anti.
cipations cut of, leaving kind companion,
fond parents and loving kindred and friends
This sudden bereavement falls heavily upon
the afflicted household, who, under the
weight of grief and sorrow, have the heart.
felt sympathies of the whole community, and
who gratefully appreciate and acknowledge
the kindly offices and many favors of friends
and neighbors, and especially the Knights Of
Honor, with whom Mr.. Stickney is connect
ed, for their attentive services and many
kindly favors. The funeral services were at.
tended at the Universslist church on Monday,
the 21st inst, conducted by N. L. Stetson,
Rev. j. Clifford of Halifax officiating, who
preached an appropriate discourse to a large
and sympathizing audience. Z.