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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-03

Mr.. L. B. Collins has the only hop field
in this vicinity. He has started in the bust
ness with two acres of vines which look very
thrifty. 1t required 5000 hop poles for this
| field.
One of party of fishermen consisting of
d. Wait of this place and Mr.. Winch and Mr.
Felch of Brattleboro was quite seriously in
jured by lightning last Monday while fishing
on the Deerield river in Stratton, three miles
above the Fits mill The lightning splintered
tree near Mr.. Fetch, giving him such Sc
we're shock that he was unable to walk for
two hours. The party reached home about
| 10 P. NJ. with 321 trout that weighed "a lbs
They were decidedly the best lot that have
been caught in this section this season. One
of the fishers caught 81 in one hole.
Gates Estabrooks is digging the cellar for
his new house in Bueketville.
John Hammond of Genesee, ILL.,, form
or resident of this town, arrived Thursday
night to spend few days with relatives and
friends, and to take a few trout from our
mountain streams.
The contention between W. H. Willard
and Horace French, about strip of land, is
the main topic of conversation. AS Mr.
French was about replacing the old fence be-
tween their premises with new one, he was
anxious to place it exactly on the line, and
| consulted Mr.. Willard about the matter, but
as neither knew just where it belonged, Mr.
Willard told him he should be satisfied to
have it placed where the old one was, but
Mr.. French being particular in regard to the
line went to the town clerk and examined
the records aud found he was occupying min g
feet more than the records gave him, so he
built the new fence on the new boundary line,
leaving nine feet of his garden and row of
fruit trees to Mr.. Willard. But becoming very
much dissatisfied, he consulted lawyer who
advised him to move his fence on 10 the old
boundary. So Thursday morning he proceed
ed TO act on this advice, when Willard put in
an appearance aud objected to having the
fence moved back. As his objections were
not needed, he pushed Mr.. French over two
or three times as he was trying TO move the
rails. Then Mr.. French let the job out to G..
B. Lamson, but as Willard continued very de-
cided about it, the work was postponed Mr.
French has now decided to take away his
fence and pack it up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-03

The closing exercises of Powers Institute
occurred on Friday evening in the town hall.
Music by the school. Original orations by
Preston r. Crowell (senior class), subject,
Two Days in our Nations History" and G..
E. Lanphere Gunior class, subject, "Genius
of Work !" both eyincing much talent and
forecasting noble future for the young men
Original essay and valedctory by Miss s. f.
Sprague, (senior class) who merited the ap-
probation she received. Essay "Author OF
the Raven" by Miss II. E. Gaylord (junior
class), who faithfully portrayed the sad and
brilliant character of the short lived poet.
Declarations and Rotations were of fine or
der. Diplomas were awarded to P. r. Crowell
and Miss S. F. Spague.
The Methodists are preparing an elabo-
rate programme for "children's day"
Decoration day was faithfully observed
Address by DR.. L. Coombs.
20. w. Gray of Philadelphia, has sent the
Congregational society 25-dollar check for
church repairs.
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VERMONT NRWs.

Mr.. L. P. Thayer has sold the Vermont
Farmer TO Mr.. George II. Richmond of North
field now publisher Of the Northfield News.
Hon. Dorman b. Eaton will deliver the
annual address before the associate alumni at
the coming Commencement of the University
Of Vermont.
The Ninety-frst annual Convention Of
the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Vermont
will meet on Wednesday, June Sth, in st.
Paups church, in Burlington.
The Green Mountain Universalist asso-
citation, embracing churches East of the
Green Mountains have their annual conven-
ton at White River Junction, June 8 and ..
Isaac Farwel the widely famous cente-
marian Of Dorset, who lived to nearly the age
Of 1902 years, died Monday night, May 23d.
He was born on the 14th Of July, 1873. His
health remained remarkably good and he
quite perfectly retained the use of his facul-
ties up to the time of his DEATH He went TO
the polls at the last presidential election and
voted for the Republican electors
james Woodbury. was drowned In Lake
Memphremagog, last week, while fishing in
the night. He was subject to fits, and fell
from his boat. His brother who was with
him was so affected by the sight of his dead
body when taken from the water in the early
morning that he fell in fit and was taken
home unconscious side by side in the same
wagon with his brothers body.
Owing to the large number of prosecu-
tions which have been made lately and the
expectation that the work will be continued,
the proprietors of the st. Adams hotels have
closed their bars
Hon. and Mrs. John Porter celebrated
their golden wedding at their residence in
Quechee, on Monday last.
On Wednesday afternoon OF last week a
terrible storm Of rain and hail passed over a
belt of country ten or fifteen miles wide from
the Connecticut river in Barnet and Ryegate
across Peacham, Groton, Marsh6eld, Plain.
field, Calais, East Montpelier, the northern
part of Montpelier, Worcester and Middlesex.
Hail stones varying in size from marbles to
hens eggs fell with indescribable fury, break
ing windows and destroying trees and vege-
tation. Torrents of rain washed out the
roads and carried away bridges.
The Central Vermont managers have de.
cided to build new passenger depot at West
Randolph this season.
-Ex-State Superintendent Edward Conant
will assume the management OF the Normal
school at johnson, at the opening of the next
school year.
Asa t. Barron the well-known landlord,
who is at Winchendon, Mass, for medical
treatment, is improving, and his entire recov-
cry is anticipated.
"A new military company has been organ
lied at Newport. G.. A. Prouty, captain O.
]. Kelsea, LIST lieutenant G, S. O'Connor, I'd
lieutenant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-03

Recent rains have rendered good hay
harvest well-nigh assured.
Fruit trees have been unusually abundant
in blossoms, giving promise of an ample
yield in autumn.
Many of our citizens attended the deco
ration services at Wilmington on Monday,
the Both ult
Mrs. N. Kingsley, milliner, has recently
returned from market,
George e. Ballou has sold his farm to
Jasper Boyd for $1,000 Mr.. Ballou's per-
sonal property was sold at auction on Satur-
day, the 2Sth ult. He contemplates remov-
ing to Halifax
F. L. Stetson, our young printer, is clos
ing out the card department of his business.
Merritt L. Blanchard has rented part
of E. E. Putnam's mill building, where, with
new machinery and an experienced carder,
he will carry on the wool carding business.
The following is the list of the names of
the school teachers in Nottingham for the
summer terms District No. l, Mary E. Grit
fin No. ., higher department, Alice E. Bal
lou; primary, Stella NJ. Stetson; No. 3,
No. o. Mrs. Carrie A. Whitney No. g. Hat
tie S. Waste No Z, Anna L. Bullsrd No.
s, Jennie R. Porter No. 8, Lille L. Wheel
er; No. IL, George @. Briggs No. IL, Car
RE A. Riddell No. H. Rosetta +. Shum-
way No. 10, Lila M. Harrington No. 16.
Rose r. Wheeler No. II, Addie E. Potter.
Z.
e. H. Stetson is making some repairs on
his buildings.
Farmers are somewhat backward with
some portions of their spring work, owing to
the late rainy weather The demand for la
borers is, at present, greater than the,supply,
and wages high.
EARLY potatoes in this place are suffi-
GENTLY large, and have received their first
hoeing These little ''patches" have already
proved favorite resort for the potato bug in
large numbers.s That this pest will need q
share of attention this year may be inferred
from the fact that while out in field one
warm day this week where potatoes were be-
ing planted, we saw the potato bugs flying
about nearly as thick as bees in the season of
flowers. This sight suggested the thought
that, if other fields were similarly besieged,
the prospect for a crop of potatoes could not
be very cheering were it not for the aid OF
an efficient antidote so generally used with
good success for destroying and thus pre-
venting the ravages of this destructive pest.
Presiding Elder Spencer is expected to
visit this place and be present at meeting
OF the NJ. E. quarterly conference on Satur-
DAY evening, June 18th, and conduct the ser
vices of the quarterly meeting at this place
In the forenoon of the Sunday following, the
l2th. H.
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Keene, ". II.

DEATH Of GEN JAMES WILSON.
4. Gen. James Wilson died, on Sunday,
from neuralgia Of the heart, at the age of 81.
Gen. Wilson was native Of Peterboro, N.
H., fitted for college at Exeter, and graduated
at Middlebury college, Vt, in 1920. He
studied law with his father, was admitted TO
the Cheshire county bar in 1923, and for
many years afterward was one of the leading
lawyers in New Hampshire. Gen. Wilson
was prominent and active member of the
old Wing party, and represented Keene in the
New Hampshire Legislature for 16 years,
part of the time serving as speaker of the
House. When the Democratic control of New
Hampshire was broken in 1S47, Gen. Wilson
was elected to Congress, serving two terms
He was in the old Wing times a well.known
and very popular stump speaker, and when
he was in his prime few men had more power
over an audience than Long Jim Wilson"
as he was Familiarity called When the Re-
publican party was organized he joined its
ranks and was in full sympathy with it during
the remainder of his life. He was in the
military service of the state from 1920 until
1910, holding every office from Captain to
Major-GeHeral. A number OF years ago he
removed to California, where he amassed
quite property from mining operations, but
subsequently lost it, and in 1867 returned to
Keene, where the remainder OF his life was
spent Gen. Wilson had been anticipating
with much pleasure visiting Concord this
week to be present by special invitation at
the Inauguration of Governor elect Bell, he
having witnessed the Inauguration of Gov.
Bells father in 1928, when be was Speaker of
the House
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mence hauling in logs on wheels, so that the
MIL VIII not long stand idle.
5. r. Goddard of Worcester, Mass. with
ms family, has taken rooms at the Jamaioa
bouse Tor the summer. He intends 10 plaoe
q portable engine, of at least 4O-horse power
In his rooently-purchased timber lot. as soon
as Mr.. Ballard gets through peeline the bark
and clear it out. The narrow-RauRe manao.
ers are to put in side-track near the Pratt
Drldge, TO accommodate freight traffic.
We regret to learn that Lorenzo Water
man, former resident of this town. was a
neavy loser in the recent Dakota foods
Besides losing all his property, he and his
family we're compelled to take refuge on a
ratt TO save themselves from drowning.
Fully 35 tickets were sold at this station
Tor the excursion Tuesday.
%: O. Flint is now running night and day
to fill his orders for chair stock.
MIR. Frost is now occupying his new tray
shop. ''" wy
FATAL ACCIDENT
AT West Jamaica on Thursday forenoon.
three-year-old son of A. P. OlouQh fell from
a loaded ox-cart in which he was riding. and.
the wheel passing over his head, he was in
stantly killed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-03

Never, since the custom of annually
meeting and decorating the graves of those
who fought in the war for the Union was in
aueurated, have the citizens of Grafton al
lowed Memorial day to pass without appro-
pirate ceremonies. Notwithstanding the fact
that the day was observed in several neigh
boring towns the number present this year
was as large as usual. The procession was
formed at half past one O'Clock in front of
the town hall, under the direction of mar
shals Tenney Burgess and Eaton, and
marched to the Baptist church. The exer-
cises were opened by singing by the choir.
Prayer was offered by Rev. E. j. Ward. Sam
uel Phelps made few brief remarks in intro
ducing the orator of the day, Geo. A. Brown,
ESQ.,. of Bellows Falls. Mr.. Brown is a fine
speaker and his address was generally liked.
A song by male quartet closed the exer-
cises in the church. The procession was re-
formed and marched TO the cemetery, where
the graves were decorated. Excellent music
was furnished throughout the day by the
Grafton cornet band. T. G. S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-03

81. b. L." writes from Readsboro to the
Springfield Republican, airing the possibili-
ties of railroad from the Hoosao tunnel up
the Deerfeld valley to Wilmington. Here
are his main points
"starting near the east portal of the tunnel, the
track would follow the Deerhed river closely, finding
its hrst station eight miles up stream at "Lme Hol-
low, little village on both sides Of the river noted
for the commodity from which it takes its name. The
quantity Of limerick in the vicinity is simply mex
hausble its quality is second to nome and the facii-
ties for its conversion the very best At this point
on the farm o. Rev. n. d. Sherman Of Nottingham,
is the locally famous "silYer mine" which has been
spasmodically worked for dozen years. and has lust
been leased to f. j. Pratt Of Greenfield and Colorado
who will at once push its development. Two miles
higher, Readsboro proper is reached at the function
Of the north and west branches Of the DeeFheld.
Here is hne water power already considerably utl-
lied but capable Of extension at slight expense to any
capacity desired. By buildRga dam six feet high
the whole how Of the river could be turned into 4
canal 500 yards in length located in the most fAyora-
BILE situation imaginable The region here and higher
up the river Is especially adapted to manufactures OF
wood, business that has always been prominent in
the town, owing to the abundance Of excellent timber
and cheap water-power. Ascending the river some
three miles more good depot facilities could be given
Nottingham, q wideAwake town in agriculture and
manufactures. There three enterprsing villages
in the tOWn-SadaWga, Jacksonville and the Centre
two Of which would DO nearly on the line Of the road
and all would find their outlet by II. Wilmington one
Of the smarteat and prettiest villages in Vermont
would naturally make the present terminus Of the
road. This town is especially famed for its fine maple
sugar, Of which it sends out 100 tons annually But
this is only incidental product Of the town ite
general agriculture is equally thrifty, its people we'll
todo and enterprising North Of the village lies the
Wilderness, said by competent authority to be the
largest tract Of uneulled timber in New England
SIT Is estimated by careful that the three
towns, Readsboro, Nottingham and Wilmington, would
from their present business interests furnish 5000
tons Of freight yearly from the start. Along the 20
miles OF the proposed road the region is full Of dor
mant wealth that would increase many fold the i'm
Portanee Of the respective localities and the 5000
dustrions prosperous people along the line deter
mined 70 lay their good things before the rest of the
world"
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eacher Of telegraphy in this place, arrived
here on his way home from the West, and
will remain two or three days.
Rev. N. W. Mason is now absent on a
short vacation, and the pulpit will be sup
pled next Sunday by Rev Chas Burnham
Of Townshend, and the following Sunday by
Rev Mr.. Grout Of Brattleboro.
Last week six summer boarders from the
South arrived at Worcester's hotel.
Mr.. Wilson, the new painter, who, with
his wife, has just come into town, has pur
chased building spot and will erect Hud-
son cottage as soon as he conveniently can.
In the meantime he rents the village house
owned by the late VIM. Boynton.
Our delightful village is to be robbed of
more than half its beauty by the cutting of
tbe trees on the mountain Just west of IL. II
for any reasonable price the steam mill COM
pany could be prevailed upon to let the trees
on the face of the mountain stand, the resi-
dents of Fayetteville would show wisdom by
having it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-03

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIvEnsARr.

The golden wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Miller
was duly commemorated May 31st, at their home, by
gathering Of fifty more Of their nearest relatives
and friends The children present consisted Of Con-
ductor II. s. Miller of the Fitchburg railroad, Engi-
G. b. Miller OF the Conn. River railroad, and
John A. Butler, cashier of West River National Bank
at jamaica with their respective families including
seven grandchildren and two greAt-grandchildren.
Sidney Smith Miller aud Lucy Barber the bride and
groom, were married by Dr. Cyrus Washburn, May 81,
1891, in the same where to-day, by adminstra-
ton Of A. H. washburn, Esq, they renewed the
rage covenant. Four witnesses Of the former event
we're present to-day, viz: Z. Z. Belding, Franklin
Barber and Mrs Rice brother and sister OF the BRIDE
and Miss J. II. Miller, sister Of the groom. To-day
also the Sad anniversary Of the marriage OF Mrs
Henry Richardson Of Ftchburg, another sister OF the
bride, who was present. At two O'Clock the company
summoned to the marriage FEAST which consist
ed Of everything could desire to satisfy healthy
appetite. After dinner Mr.. and Mrs Miller were
cored to seats prepared for the OCCASION and formal
y presented first and chief with the hearty ngratu
latons and best wishes of the company and secondly
with table laden with golden fruit"-tokens of the
high esteem in which the worthy couple held by
the donors. We surmise Il was not intended they
should be wanting in "Helps to Read" noticed
four pairs Of godmounted spectaces among the pres
ens. HorAtio responded to the presentation on be-
half Of his father and mother expressing their appre
citation and heartfelt thanks. Among other remarks,
it suggested that the in life which had at
tended the worthy pair might be due TO the fact that
II waA a union Of Smith, Miller and Barber. As the
time for the down train drew near the company dis
persed, wishing many happy returns OF this annver
sary and a continuance Of the blessings Of q kind
Providence to the bride and groom, who have lived to
their four children grow up and occupy faithfully
responsible positions and not until 81 years of their
welded life had passed did the grim Messenger darken
their door. October 3D. 1885, Marshall their youngest
son, instantly killed, and little later their only
away, both in the full bloom OF mature life; but th
memories which they left behind indeed rich ega
ces, and held dear to the hearts Of all who knew
them. N.IR.
Vernon May 81, 1881.
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BE sure and tell your friends that It's
hot,
Then bid good-by to Lord Roscoe,
And come up to Londonderry and be
happy.
Forty pounds of trout is what party
from Springfield bagged last week. They
made their headquarters at the Peabody
House in this village.
g. H. Albee of this place, travelling
salesman for the Sibley seed store, Roches-
ter, N. Y, was at home last week.
No formal decoration day services were
held in this town. Hon. j. L. Martin deliv-
cred an address at East Wallingford, and our
drum corps played at Manchester.
Charles Smith, the veteran trapper of
this town, found a dead bear in one of his
traps on the border of Stratton mountain,
Tuesday, and near by a dead cub, both evil
IDENTIFY starved to death.
H. P. Chase has purchased the lot oppo-
site the town clerks Office and will build a
dwelling thereon. The barn owned by Shat
tuck d Hunting will be removed over the
hill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-03

Memorial services were held here last
Monday, and large number of people were
present. Rev. j. A. Leach of Keene deliv-
cred the address. Singing by the Hinsdale
Choral Union. Music was furnished by the
drum corps from Brattleboro The published
programme of the day was carried out in
full. This included procession to the Gem
etery in this order Drum corps, school chill
dren with bouquets, veterans, citizens in car
riages and on foot. There were appropriate
ceremonies at the cemetery, these including
song prayer address to the children and
decoration of graves At the close of these
exercises the procession returned to the town
hall, where the address was given.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-03

The copious rains of the past few days
have vegetated green foliage among the
June grass pasture lands, the feed of which
is excellent.
Along some of the little trout streams
there are about two boy fishers to each trout ;
but five boys per trout is as near as it can be
averaged
"A sore-eye complaint is prevailing among
the schools. Is it hard study, or what?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-03

-Ihe SICK are generally gaming.
&C. w. Bssell and g. W. OoVey are at
Saratoga for their health.
Mrs. q. t. Alvord is spending few days
in Boston and vicinity.
Mrs Edward Jordan has just returned
from trip to New Jersey and Rhode Island.
Frank O. Harris is home again after q
short sojourn in Springfield and New York.
Mrs. Riddell and daughter of Buffalo are
guests of II. @. Riddell.
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AT HAWLEY'S
THIS WEEK,


Extraordinary bargains in
Roman Striped Dress Silks
seven new shades. Regular
Dollar quality at SOC. Big
geSt drive ever offered i'm
Summer Silks.
2j MarSeilleS Quilts, $1.25,
worth $3.50. 25 do, $3.50,
worth $2.
JUST OPENED,
Dress Lawns, Dress Linens,
Linen Busters.
Black MantiIlaS and CapeS
from $3.50 to 500.
New lot Walking Jackets.
ParaSOIS and Sun Umbrel-
las from a 2O-in. tWilled serge
at SOC to a satin "OIiVette" at
So.
Have a lot of SOC COIOred
Silks, Wine, Navy, Seal, Bronze
and Gendarme. They cannot
be duplicated at anything
like the price.
New Gloves and Hosiery,
new GarnitureS, GimpS and
FringeS, new Buttons.
COtlOIladeS Tor Mems ana
Boys wear, Is, 22a a 25c.
New Prints.
Atwood Bunting, 15c per
yard.
Atwood Lace Bunting, sac;
half-WOOl, 18c.
Lupin's make Of Nuns Yelling,
32c.
44-in. Black CaShmeres, 90 l-2,
81 I-2, rs, IS, Soc, $l.OO.
Ladies' COlOred Skirts, $3.50,
1895, 200, 1856, I.75, 1865, l.5O,
LAO, l.25, LOO, 95, IS, so a 35c.
Largest variety, handsOmest de-
signs, best value l have had.
Nottingham Lace Curtains, SO
l-s, As, S5, 80, 20, 20, Is and Ice
yard.
Yestibule Lace, l5c.
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The June meeting of Maple Grove
Grange, No. 1866, will be held at the residence
of H. P. Ranney on the 9th inst, at O'Clock
P. NJ. Select reading, Mrs. F. G. Campbell
Economy in Household Labor, Mrs. Joseph
Powers Raising Poultry, j. H. Clark How
shall we increase our hay cropS by all pres
emit. After a look at the farm, tea will be
served and the lunch baskets opened as usu.
al. All grangers invited.
Per order of Master
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wa.ertown Union Live stock Market.

IUksDAYI May 81, 1881.
quality 2Sa7 CO., second quality OOa5 so third
quality, 00A4 rs.
IN. B.-Choce includes nothing but Stalled llOO
to l40O h. bulloeks. Extra and rst quality include
the best fat oxen Second and third quality include
oxen and two and three year old Eteers.l
Store Cattle-WorkinR oxen, per pair from slOO to
100 Mich Cows and Calves, 20, 35a45. Farrow COWS
10a2T, Fancy COWS, 5Oa6O. YearlingH Tal2; 2 years
old, 12A25: years DID, 20ai2.
swine-western fat, live, at S-IA7 lac h. North
ern dressed hogs, Sc.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots, 50 so, OOal 90 each
extra 00a6 rs; from 4 to lac per H. lambs
Tailc.
Veal Calves, 3a5 per ID.
Country Hides, l-2sTc per 10. Country Tallow
l-2a4e. Pes, 75c and rs each Calf skins, i3aise
per ID.
Poultry-l2al3e