Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-16


medals now being struck OF the Philadelphia
mint. The medal is Of pure gold, little
smaller than ten-dollar piece and is very
finely executed. On the diverse Is q bust of
Garfield, and on the reverse is the legend ;
~. A. Garfield, born Nov. 10, 1881 ; died
Sept. 10, 1881" Mr.. Mansur's medal is the
third one struck. 1t may be seen at Trips
store.
The Christmas party given by the ladies
OF the Unitarian society on Tuesday evening
was numerously attended, in spite OF the un-
favorable weather. The supper was excel
lent and n variety Of attractive fancy articles
were on sale. The Sonora Ostorlitzks mu-
scum Of natural and artificial wonders and
works of art bore of the palm for " side
shows" A concert in which a considerable
number Of our home musicians kindly assist
ed brought the evening 10 an agreeable close.
The receipts we're $175.
-"Perley" writes to the Boston journal
that MRS. Hooker, the wife Of Col. Hooker,
the new Sergeant at. arms Of the House Of
Representatives will be one of the handsom-
est ladies' here Gin Washington this winter"
The Washington Post remarks upon Mrs.
Hooker as "a most elegant, accomplished
lady, with quiet, attractive manners and
graceful address" and says that "Col and
Mrs Hooker will add much TO the attractions
VI washington hOolbty Wis WlhbeAs
We publish on our first page to-day an
article from the pen Of Hon. Geo. e. Wait,
Of Geneseo ILL.,, suggested by Guiteau's plea
of insanity. Mr. Wait is well remembered
by many Of our older Windham county peo-
pie. He was born in Stratton, and his father
and two brothers are now living in Wards
boro During his residence OF 20 years or
more in Illinois Mr.. Wait has made himself
a reputation ia his chosen profession Of the
law which extends throughout the state.
The conclusions which he reaches in the arti-
Gle referred to are such as will commend them
selves to all we'll minded people.
The ladies Of the Unitarian society have
Just published little book which we are sure
that great many housewives will be glad to
own copy OF. The book is disguised under
the quaint though appropriate title Of Kick.
SHAWL" but inside the cover one finds q col
lection of choice and wel-tried cooking re.
ceipts, nearly every one Of which is original;
and we arc given 10 understand that II is
from these receipts that these ladies com
pound those delectable dishes which delight
the palate OF the multitude Mt their annual
fairs. The book is sold at 80 cents each and
may be obtained Of Mrs. James Dalton.
With regard to the approach OF the mar
row gauge passenger track to the new station
it has been decided to cover over 80 feet OF
the opening originally left for this track and
to raise the grade from the crossing 30 that
the train will enter on q level with the plat
form. The platform on the West side of the
track will be widened by taking two feet of the
east side aud adding it to the west side where
the room is most needed. This arrange
ment will be an improvement on the one first
proposed, but we still think it would be wiser
to put the narrow gauge track outside the
platform, on the east side, and give the whole
platform for the accommodation of passengers
and baggage-this latter arrangement being,
as we understood the matter, the one origi-
nally proposed by the Central Vermont man
agement.
The wedding Of Mr.. Frank H. Suckney
and Miss Anna Allen took place on Wednes-
day evening at the home Of the brides par
ents. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
NJ. II. Harris Of Worcester, Mass, assisted by
Rev @. X. Powers OF West Brattleboro
The bride was tastefully arrayed in a costume
Of plum colored silk. A large number Of
friends were present at the ceremony, and
many others called during the reception
which followed The tables were adorned
with beautiful gifts, among which were a
set of solid silver spoons, butter dishes,
sugar bowls, napkin rings, nut picks fruit
dishes, flower stands, etc. Also, q beauti-
full time piece from Frink's, the gift OF club
of young people, an elegant chair from
Household friends, a set Of Mrs Holiness
works, statuAry, table linen and other articles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stickney will spend few days
in Boston and other places.
"A multitude of friends, not only in Brat
tleboro and Windham county, but through
out the state, will learn with sincere regret
of the great affliction which has befallen Hon.
J. l.. Martin OF South Londonderry in the
death of his wife, which occurred on Wednes-
day evening soon after the birth of a daugh-
ter. On Wednesday morning DIR. Gale was
summoned by telegraph and went up on q
special train. but his services were unavail-
ing to save Mrs. Martins life. Her funeral
will be held tomorrow morning at / o'clock,
and q considerable number of friends will go
up from Brattleboro. The train will leave at
I; 10 and the running time will be quickened
so as TO reach Londonderry before IL. On its
return the train's departure will be delayed to
suit the convenience of the party going up
from here.
A paragraph is now going the rounds of
the state press about a miraculous spring"
at Hardwick Caledonia county, and the won
derful cure II has wrought for Miss Alice
Cross, formerly OF Brattleboro. According
to this paragraph Miss Cross went TO Hard
wick three months ago, almost in n dying
condition from scrofua She was prevailed
upon to try the water OF the spring in ques-
ton for drinking and bathing, aud soon be.
gan to gain. Her weight has now increased
~ pounds and her general health is good-a
result which the paragraph in question at
tributes entirely to the water of the wonder
full spring. Miss Cross is a cousin of DR..
Gray of this village, under whose medical
care she has been. She is badly afflicted with
scrofulA, and her father and mother both
died here of that disease Her BrAttleboro
friends have been surprised and pleased to
learn of her improved condition, aud have no
doubt the mineral water has something to do
with it, but they think they see an advertise
ment for the spring in the newspaper talk
which Is being made about her case.
BAND OF HOPE oFFIcERs.
AT the quarterly meeting of the Brattle-
boro Band Of Hope, held in Good Templars
hall at 3 o'clock last Saturday afternoon, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
term:
Board Of DirectOrs.-lst superintendent, Mrs. A.B.
Truax; I'd, Mrs. DR.. Tucker; Sd, Mrs. W. r. Geddis
Secretary, Mrs d. ober. Treasurer, Mrs. J. orion.
X. b. Barrett assistant, Nellie Hastings.
Band Omcers.-President, Minnie Downer; vice
presidents, Jessie Orton Emma Fuller, Josie TruAI,
Maggie Rankin; secretary, Emma Packard treasurer,
Ida Carey; executive committee, Emma Copeland
Charlie Downer, Hattie Williams, Maggie Rankin, Her
Maud Cunningham, Emma Brown, BERTHE renney, Ida
Carey; visiting committee, Eddie Fuller, Aggie Ran
kin, Carrie Bliss Velmer Bailey, Herbert Roess Lot
Cutter; ushers Herbert Roess, Charlie Downer Ag-
gle Rankin. Meetings every Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the usual place to which all children are
invited. EMMA PACKARD, Secretary.
THE SHOOTING AT OAK GROVE RANGE LAST
SATURDAY.
129 $50 10