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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-08

the 18th anniversary of their marriage), by a
large party of their relatives, townspeoplo,
and friends from Boston, Worcester, Gard
nor, Pittsheld and elsewhere, taking posses
sion Of their house and grounds and filling
them TO overlooking. After all had partaken
of bountiful repast, Mr.. Joseph Morse in
troduoed Hon. Clark Jillson of Worcester,
Mass, who, in his usual happy manner, pre-
sented the judge and his wife with a hand
some silver set of seven pieces-caster, butter
dish, pickle-jar, cake basket, creamer, sugar
bowl and spoon-holder also silver butter
dish and pickle jar from Hon. Farley Starr of
Brattleboro. The Judge responded in few
well-chosen words, saying that he should val
ne these gifts not only for their intrinsic worth
but as an expression of the friendship and
goodwill of the donors. Remarks were made
by Rev. VIM. Barber, Rev. +. L. Lovett, Hon.
Sias Mason, Abraham Chase, Calvin Baker,
Geo. @. Briggs and others, and Mrs Chas. s.
Chase read fine poem, written by Mrs. Roy
al Chase, and q number Of letters from friends
who could not be present The music is es-
peoially worthy of mention. Miss Nina Ma
son, daughter of Hon. s. Mason, played and
sang several beautiful songs, Mr.. Barber sang
q solo, and, at the request of their guests, the
judge and his daughter sang several pieces
A poem was also read by Mr. T. Fowler The
occasion was enjoyed by all present, and much
credit is due Mr.. A. Chase and Mrs. ]. Morse
for the manner in which the ceremonies were
conducted. That the judge and his wife may
long live 10 enjoy each others mpanionship,
and glide peacefully down the stream of life,
is the wish of all who know them.
WIN. H. Davidson, who has for the past
few years been living in Connecticut arrived
in town onTuesday evening, and will remain
at his fathers for a few weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-08

The missionary concert at the white
church last Sunday was q very pleasant affair,
and drew a larger congregation of older peo-
pie, as well as children, than any other SER
vice has of late done. The present pastor is
working hard for the interest of his people,
and winning his way to their confidence.
May he be blessed with the reward he wish
es
The basket picnic at the West pond on
the Fourth, drew quite a crowd from this and
adjoining towns. A good number of Changers
from the Grafton and Townshend Oranges
were present The Grafton band furnished
excellent music during the day. Boats were
provided for all who wanted boat ride and
victuals for all who had no baskets of their
own. Speeches were delivered by Rev. W..
r. Davenport, j. H. Putnam of Grafton and
Dea. Toilet of Townshend. Everybody SEEM
ed to enjoy the occasion especially the small
boy with his bunch of fra crackers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-08

DR.. Harry W. Dewey, recent graduate
OF the medical department of the Vermont
University, was n student of DIR. Oscar S.
Roberts, former resident of this place. but
now an eminent physician in Pittsfield, Mass.
Attending medicallectures DIR. Dewey was one
of five honored men of class of fifty, and
received prize of $50 for the best written
general examination paper This not only
reflects much credit upon DIR. Dewey as a
student, but also upon DIR. Roberts as an in
structor.
In the absence of railroad facilities we
are favored as a country village with good
stage accommodations Three daily mail
stages run from here as follows: One for
Brattleboro leaves at A. NJ, returning at 8
p. NJ. one for North Adams, Mass. leaving
at D A. M, and returning at s p. NJ and an-
other for Shelburne Falls, Mass, leaves ut
G:3O A. M, and returns at $50 +. NJ The lat
ter route has recently changed hands. Mr..
Merritt L. Blanchard, one of our well known
and much respected citizens, has driven on
the southern route for nearly eleven consecu
tive years for about eight years from Jack
sonville TO Coleraine City, and for the last
three years to Shelburne Falls. Mr.. Blanchard
has diligently attended to his business and
given entire satisfaction to those he has so
long aud faithfully served. His genial coun-
tenance will be missed along the line of his
many former esteemed and familiar friends
He may, however. occasionally renew the
cordial greetings of pleasant acquaintance
and agreeable associations. Mr.. b. IS success
or, Mr. j. A. Alexander, is well known and
has had much experience in staging, and by
promptne,s and accommodation will doubt
less creditably fill the place of his retiring
predecessor. f.
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pulpits next Sunday with Rev. Mr.. Bick-
nell of Rowe, Mass.
John r. Buell. has the past week been
setting in our village cemetery massive and
elegant monument for tho Butterfeld family.
Quite q sum has been raised in town to
assist in completing the Dover telephone TO
this place.
F. Il. White, the contractor for the tele-
phone poles on this end of the West Brattle-
boro line, is rapidly delivering them, and we
are informed by the president that the line
will probably be in operation by the first Of
August.
Wilmington boasts Of twelve years old
girl who weighs 1853 lbs
Another estimable Christian lady and a
long resident of this town has been lost to us
in the death of Mrs Abiah l.. Bartlett. Her
funeral services were at the residence OF A.
L. Wilder on Wednesday, Rev. j. Hamilton
officiating.
The exercises of "Rose Sunday" which
were held at the Unversalst church last Sun
day. were conducted mostly by the children,
and were very entertaining and profitable.
The floral decorations were unusually attrac-
tive.
w. Il. and L. II. Barber Of Brattleboro
have been unusually successful in the fishing
liue this week One day they brought in a
basket of trout with five unusually large ones
among the number, the largest weighing one
| pound and five ounces.
July fourth was a very quiet day with
u.s. Several parties picnicked at Ray Pond.
The Baptist Sunday school had quite a large
company at that place and report happy
| time
Mr. and Mrs. d. l.. Stone are in town
and propose to remain n few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs II. i. Deming are in Fred.
ricksburg, Va.
Clark Bellows has returned from New
York somewhat improved.
! w. N. Dickinson has gone to Boston tc
be treated for defective sight.
| Professor Barber of the United States
coast survey is in town, making arrangements
to establish signal station on Haystacl
mountain.
The fearful news of the attempted assassi
nation of President Garfield reached tow
about p. NJ, Saturday and filed every ont
with CONSERVATION, which was somewhat re
lieved by the reassuring tone of The PHGNI,
Extra. Our people appreciate calm, relia
BILE statement of facts better than a highly
colored sensational one. The telephone, haC
it been in operation, would have been liberal
ly patronized. Every fragment of news wa
eagerly sought for.
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There was a strawberry sociable last Fri
day evening in the Congregational chapel.
Miss Julia Dwinell has gone to st. Adams
to attend the Teachers Institute held there
this week
-Chas. S. White has bought the Stillman
Eaton farm lying on the east side of the
river.
viii Haskell has moved into the Thomas
Davis house.
Rev. A. N. Woodruff of Wales, Mass,
was in town few days last week.
The band went TO Athens pond the Fourth
to furnish music for the Grange picnic.
arrangements have been made with Rev.
Ebridge W. White of Hamilton, N. Y, to
supply the Baptist pulpit until sometime In
September. 1t is expected that he will COM
mence next Sunday.
The sale of the well-known "Fyler
ehurn, manufactured by Sidney Holmes,
has exceeded any year since its manufacture
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SOME THINGS ACROSS THE RIVER IN wINDHAM

SOME THINGS ACROSS THE RIVER IN wINDHAM
COUNTY.
We took two days trip last week
through some of the towns in the south part
of Windham county. We followed up the
MILESTONE brook from Brattleboro, the same
course that my two grandfathers used to take
before there was any road built. They used
to come down from Marlboro to Mortified
and buy a bushel of corn apiece, get it ground,
take it on their shoulders and start for home,
following up tho brook, through the woods
home to Marlboro. Things aren't now as
they used to be once. Glad of it. Well,
when we got up to Marlboro we found the
grass crop looking frst-rate. Corn, potatoes
and grain are backward, but looking good
color and if the frosts don't come too early
there will be good crops. We saw some Of
the finest COWS that we have seen for num-
Der of years. Most all the farmers have got
a few Jerseys to gid their butter We saw
the best pair of four years old steers at d. p
Warren's that we have seen for long time
| They are the same kind that he always
keeps. Our ride home through Halifax,
| Guilford and Brattleboro was one of the
| grandest for good roads and pleasant scenery
that can be found in this section. Ifany one
disputes it let him try it. But be sure and
stop over night with some Of those good old
farmers and see how much better they live
than we do in the valley. The farmers are
generally independent and happy.
Our farmers in Hinsdale are trying to
make hay, but it rains most every day. The
bugs are requiring good deal of attention,
as well as our city boarders, who are quite
| numerous.
Rev. II. II. Hamilton has gone away on
his vacation and will be absent two Sundays.
Halle Il Frost will stop their factory next
week for few days while they put in their
new engine.
Mr.. Amidon's hew house is growing every
day. 1t will he an ornament to the place.
The Wordens have got one of their houses
nearly done and have begun on the other.
These houses will add much to the looks Of
the VILLAGE. L.
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The funeral services of Miss Nellie Smith
were held at the church on Tuesday, 9th inst.
Rev. II. NJ. Hopkiuson, assisted by Rev. N. N.
Glazier of South Arlington, Mass, ofticiated
A large audience was present. Miss Smith
was highly esteemed throughout the COM
munity, and the afflicted friends have the
heartfelt sympathy of all.
The tenth anniversary of the marriage of
Rev. and Mrs. H. NJ. Hopkinson, which oc-
Cured on the 2Sth ult., was made very pleas
ant by the gathering of large number of
friends and pensioners at the vestry. A
number of valuable gifts, together with the
congratulations of the company, were pre-
scented to the happy couple. Music and So
cial intercourse made the occasion one Of
much enjoyment.
The Sunday school is enjoying the luxu-
ry of new and excellent library.
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Comfortably warm.
Good bye, comet
Farm help is scarce.
MAKE hay while the sun shines. 7"
Mrs. P. Prouty is visiting in Albany.
Mrs. F. j. Boyd is quite sick.
Mrs. Roberts of New York is in town.
Geo. E. Haynes is agent for the 'New
Home" sewing machine.
-Udell and Harrie Batchelder of Spring
field are in town for few days.
Rev. Lewis Grout preached at the Con-
gregational church last Sunday, presenting
the claims of the freedmen.
The Methodist ladies entertain their
friends with strawberry and ice cream fes-
tival this friday evening
John L. Graves and family have arrived
at their "Cold Brook" home to spend the
cheated term"
Rev. W. N. Barber intends to exchange
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SON to feel happy over their victory, for they
took over their regular nine, with no outside
helm while the Keene boys had picked nine
~ The best players they could secure. Foley,
The Brattleboro pitcher, appeared at his best,
nuttinp out 16 men during the game, each of
The lG having taken his strikes without hit
ling the ball Monroe, the catcher, got much
credit for his grit by returning Immediately
to his place after getting bad stroke under
the chin from a bat. The 5-mile run and
nurse of $40 was won by Will Brockington
of this place in the excellent time Of 1926.
The half.mile race and prize Of So was won
Inv Younger brother Of the above in 2.2s.
Emerson Brooks of Stamford, Conn, who is
now spending some time with friends in
Brattleboro, was the victor in the running
broad Jump contest, clearing a distance Of
1S IT,, in. In recognition of this feat
which astonished the crowd, Mr.. Brooks will
receive a souvenir of some kind In the clog
dance contest Michael Kelly of Brattleboro,
whose graceful dancing has several times en-
tertained Brattleboro audiences, was easily
the victor A pretty clean sweep this.
THE ENTERTAINMENT AT ST. HELEN's SCHOOL.
The pupils of st. Helen's school gave a
highly entertaining performance at the close
of their spring school term, last Friday even
layers and persons from abroad. That popu
lar fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood"
was brought out with music, scenery and
costumes in way to give its moral more
impressive effect. No labor had been spared
in decorating the stage with evergreens,
which, with their lights and shades and
woody odors, made very appropriate forest
scene for the songs and dances of fairies.
The brilliant and varied costumes of the
fairy troop contrasted beautifully with the
dark tones of the evergreens; the parts gem
orally were exceedingly well sustained, and
in some instances showed remarkable artistic
ability. We have seldom witnessed more
entertaining school exhibition, or one better
calculated to retain a pleasant hold on the
memories, whether of fhe youthful actors
themselves, some of whom were about TO de-
part on their vacation, or of the older per-
sons of the audience. A fairy scene so bright
in midsummer so exceptionally beautiful
even among our beautiful Vermont summers
with its cool, invigorating temperature. its
richness of verdure and abundance of flow
ers, seemed natural and harmonious accom-
paniment of the season, and will long be re-
membered by all who witnessed it. We owe
the pupils and teachers our especial thanks
for a very pleasing entertainment. Con-.
OAK GROVE RANGE JULY =.
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-Farr and Sanderson have set four acres
of tobacco and sold 10000 plants.
Mrs. Sidney Spencer was thrown from her
wagon last Saturday and very seriously in
jured about the head and shoulders. The
horse took fright at a bush near the road,
and turning around short overturned the
wagon. Her daughter was with her but es-
capped uninjured.
Mrs. John May of Brattleboro has been
spending few days with her daughter Mrs.
ID. Kellogg.
Rev. E. j. Ward of Grafton, Vt, is ex-
pected to pr each at the Congregational church
next Sunday.
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The annual meeting of the Vermont Ed
itors' and Publishers Association will be held
in this place ON Tuesday evening next at
Union hall, at 8 o'clock. On Wednesday
morning the party will leave for Nantasket
The Bellows Falls Village library asso-
citation now has a legal and corporate exist
ence.
Owing to the bad news from Washington
the programme for the celebration of the
Fourth was mostly dropped. There was a
small procession of horrbles in the morning
and part of the athletic sports took place in
the afternoon. The mile run was won by
Ned Norrington in BIS, o. II. Carpenter
coming two seconds behind.
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This churn has in years past had wonder.
tul sale. The improvements made of late are
universally approved by those who use and
seu them, and the appearances for its con.
tnued sale are very promising
= Hon. Chas. Barrett went to Hanover. N,
H., last week to attend the meeting of The
Alumni of Dartmouth college.
I. +. Prouty lost horse recently, max
ing sixteen he has lost in twelve years.
City boarders have begun to arrive Al
Phelps's hotel
The village school closes this week.
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Nathaniel b. johnson closed his contract
June 80 for carrying the mail from Wards
boro to So WardsboIo. He has faithfully
fulfilled his contract and given good satisfac-
ton to all concerned. G.. b. Brown COM
menced carrying the mail Saturday. II. A.
Wait continues to carry the mail from the
railroad station to Wardsboro, West Wards
boro and Stratton. Mr.. Wait will soon add
much to the comfort of his passengers by
running covered wagon.
There were about 500 out TO witness the
display Of fireworks on Monday evening.
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WIIIianlsViIIe.

The GLORIOUS Fourth" was the most
quiet one here known for years. the picnic
being given up for most people were too
busy to attend or spare time.
The haying season has commenced in
earnest, with fairer weather this week.
j II. Mortified has returned from the
West, and his brother Webster is home from
Yale.
Edison Cooley began the first of this
month to drive our stage from the station
through to East Dover.
There will be a children's service next
Sunday morning in the Universalist church.
and Sunday school concert at o'clock p. NJ.
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Israel Wood gives the depth of rain in
June as q inches.
H. N Burnett, senior, met with quite a
serious accident on Wednesday. He was COM
ing down the hill from his house with load
of potatoes, when one of the thill straps gave
way and let the load against the horses heels,
causing him to run. Mr.. Burnett was thrown
out, and, being heavy man and well along
in years, was SO much bruised and shaken up
that it may go hard with him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-08

Mr.. Alonzo Stebbns's silo, recently al
luded to in these columns, is 40 feet long, II
feet wide and II feet deep. One side Snd one
end is stone wall, the other concrete. The
bottom is concrete, all camented and made
water tight. 1t will hold 40 tons of green
corn fodder cut short. The mason work cost
$500. Mr.. Stebbins expects to be able to
keep at least double the stock he does now by
the help of the silo.
d. L. Moody will preach in the chapel
next Sunday at IL A. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-08

The symptoms are moisture, like Precipitation, in
tense itching, increased by scratching very distress
ing particularly at night, as If pin worms were crawl
ing in and about the rectum; the private parts are
sometimes affected; II allowed to continue, very Sc
rious results may follow. IN. SwAYSE's ALL-HEAL-
ING OINTMENT is pleasant sure cure. Also for Tet-
ter, Itch, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Erysipeas Bar
bers Itch Blotches all Scaly, Crusy Cutaneous Erup
lions. Price so cts; boxes Tor si25 Sent by mail
to any address receipt Of price in currency or B.
cent postage stamps. Prepared only by DIR. swayne
4 SON. $3.50 North SXth-st, Philadelphia Pa, to whom
all letters should be addressed. sold by all promi
nent druggists
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Deaths.

In Marlboro, June o. Eunice, wife of Luke Y. Hig-
ley, 81.
In Nottingham, July /, Andrew j., youngest son of
Jonathan and Lucy j. Sprague, mos
In West Dover, June a. John A. Atwood, 81. Ben
nington papers please copy.
In Wilmington, Attn, Mrs. Abiah L. Bartlett n.
In Elyria, o., June 20, Jerusha Pomeroy, wife OF
Dexter HobrOok, formerly OF Hewfane, "a.
In West wardsboTO, Sd, Nellie Smith, 1s.
In Brattleboro, It'll, infant child Of VIM. BaatE.
In Marlboro, 9Th, ChAs Il. Houghton, AZ.
In Bellows Falls, July 4, Ernest W. Crossett, 10.
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NOTICE.

ESTATE OF thANh f. mlNEh.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Marlboro
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the estate
Of Frank E. Miner, late of Halifax in said Dis
trict, deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, hereby give notice that will meet for the
purpose aforesaid at the dwelling house Of Francis T.
Miner in said Halifax, the Esd of July and 25th day
of November next, from until 4 O'Clock 2. N. each
of said days. and that six months from the 2Sh day of
May A. d. 1881, is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to presenttheir claims to for
animation and allowance.
Dated at Halifax this 25th day Of June, A. d. 1881.
l.. W. SUMNER, | co,r,;ss,or.r.
90 FRANK WORDEN COMMISSIONER
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Now for haying. A good crop is looked
for
S. NJ. Dimond has 3-months old lamb
which he has sheared. It's fleece weighed
little over three pounds.
A photographer from Springfield, Mass,
has been in town recently, taking pictures OF
mills shops, private residences, etc. He does
not finish the pictures for week or so then
he comes around giving an opportunity to
purchase them if they like.
Chesterfield lake was visited by several
couples from this place on the Fourth. They
all enjoyed themselves no doubt; but next
time they should have different song from,
1--WE wont go home till morning" D.
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OOMMIsSKONERs' NOTICE.
- ESTATE OF HERBERT C. WINCHESTER

ESTATE OF HERBERT C. WINCHESTER.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Marlboro
Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
claims nd demands of all persons against the estate of
Herbert C. Winchester, late of Wilmington in said Dis
trct, deceased and all claims exhibited in Offset there
to- hereby give notice that will meet for the purpose
aforesaid, at the office of o. E. Butterheld in said
Wilmington, the last Saturday OF July and last Sat
urday of November next from O'Clock until O'Clock
p NJ each Of said days. and that six months from the
Gath day of june A. D 1884, is the time limited by
said court for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Wilmington, this 9th day OF June, A. d.
1881. CHAS. W. BISSELL, / Commissioners
CLARK CHANDLER { COMMISSIONER
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The following, copied from the Lowell Daily Cour-
Ter, speaks we'll of an article made in their city,
floods sarsaparila is fast growing into use and do
ing much good. This is no patent medicine but q
and its effect is said to be very marked The testimo-
malls which they give bona hde, from parties who
have used the preparation and cheeTfuuy give their
testimony to its worth Those afflicted with scrof-
ula Biliousness General Debility should try this
remedy. Hood Co. careful and experienced
phArmacists and their preparations can be relied
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-08

In efforts to preserve health II is Of the utmost
Importance that keep the secreory system in per-
feet condition. The woll-knOwn remedy, Kidney
Wort has specific action the kidneys, liver and
bowels. Use II instead Of dosing with vile bitters or
drastic pills II is purely vegetable, and is prompt
but mild IN action II is prepared in both dry aud
liquid form, and sold by druggists everywhere
Redding Engie.
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There is a vacation in the school of dis
trict No l, the teacher, Miss Mary e. Tink-
ham, being called home in consequence of
the severe illness of her mother.
-Hoeing and haying seems to be the bust
ness of the farmers Grass on the newly
seeded lands never looked better, but the old
moving lots generally do not turn out heavy
growth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-08

-Haying has begun with prospects of
light crop.
The Sunday school picnic on the Fourth
was q success.
Mrs A. Il. Stebbins and her two children
of Rochester, Mimi, and Mrs. Edwin Fish OF
Amherst, Mass, are in town to spend few
weeks with friends.