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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07


Prof. and Mrs. L. A. Butterfeld of Bos-
ton are in town.
Dan Ducello's Combination troupe at the
town hall Saturday evening.
Charles Davidson, Charles Averill and
George Wellman caught 80 pounds of trout
| Tuesday.
Rev. Mr. Quimby editor of the Gospel
Banner, Of Augusta Ne, is in town.
--"Camp-meeting John Allen" delivered
his "Reminiscences of my life," at the Meth
odist church on Wednesday evening.
Over 60 persons attended the sociable of
the Methodist ladies' aid society, at the house
of Mrs. Hiram Haskell, I'd, on Tuesday.
M B. Savory of Brattleboro tuned an or
gan and plano while here spending the 4th.
| His work in that line seems to be in good de-
mand
Several of our Wilmington boys came
homo to spend the 4th, among them NJ. A.
Goodnow, Jason Prouty, Park Swift, Elton
Chamberlin, viii and Lutte Barber.
We had fine display of fireworks Tues
day evening, which was enjoyed by goodly
number of people from this and adjoining
towns. Thanks are due to A. p. Cheeseman
for his efforts in procuring the necessary
funds for the same.
We regret to learn that Mrs. Henry Whit.
ney, who has been insane at intervals fol
many years, has of late become so much
worse that it was deemed best to remove heI
to the asylum at Brattleboro on "Wednesday
last
At meeting of Social Friends Lodge
F. and A. NJ, held on the 28th ult., resolu.
tions were unanimously adopted paying the
customary tribute to the memory of the late
Chas. N. Davenport, who was the senior
member of the lodge.
-Alonzo Fox wife and grandchildren OF
Bennington are spending a few days will
their daughter, Mrs. A. L. Childs.
Carrie Snow, who has been absent sever
al months, has returned, and Mrs. +. M
Bruce and daughter from Philadelphia arr
visiting friends here.
Winnie johnson got his face burned
while firing small cannon on the 4th. HI
had his powder in pail without cover, and
his playmates were celebrating with fire
crackers, one of which fell into the pail, ig
hitting the powder. The burn was not serious
but warning TO the boys, and Winnie think
next time he shall use something besides
pail in which to store his powder when h
| celebrates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

Rev. ]. H. Gaylord of Bernardston has
been appointed by Presiding Elder Fellows
TO supply the Methodist society at East Long
meadow for the remainder of the conference
year and will soon remove there with his fam
lily. Mr.. Gaylord moved to Bernardston
some three years ago from Vermont, that his
daughter might have better educational ad-
vantages than she was there enjoying. Mr.
Gaylord's family have been very much re-
spected by the people of Bernardston and all
regret to have them leave the community
Springfield Union.
"A union temperance meeting was held
and largely attended on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Afford of Brooklyn addressed effectively
the audience, while the music was of the
highest order.
Mrs Rev. E. G. Ross is spending some
time with her friends in Starksboro.
"A pleasant and merry company pionicked
at Vernon on the 4th, while others attended
the temperance meeting at Lake Pleasant.
Mrs. Deoy Bowker Sway of Dakota,
now visiting at her fathers residence, was
surprised ON Friday evening by visit from
a large party Of old friends
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

The Brattleboro correspondent of the
Springfield Republican for Sunday says that
our new hotel is about done. 1t will be near
er done when they get the roof on. 1t prob
ably will rot be ready to occupy before late
in the fall or first of winter.
The Fourth passed off very quietly, with
the exception of a good deal of firing.
Our farmers have commenced haying O
little, but will not drive it much before next
week. On the meadows they call 1t rather
light
1t looks now as though our apple crop
would not be as large as it promised a few
weeks ago. The apples are falling off, but
there will probably be enough for home use.
Summer boarders from abroad are COM
ing every week, and We shall have larger
number this season than we ever had before.
Mr.. D. owen, our Brattleboro and Hins'
dale express man, is doing good business,
Good enough for him. He is a very accom-.
modatiug and faithful man. All business en-.
trusted to his care will be carefully attended
to- His carriage leaves here in the morning
at 81 o'clock and Brattleboro u o'clock p. NJ
for Hinsdale, making very pleasant trip.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

Herbert, son of Charles o. Reed. aged
thirteen years, was seriously injured one day
lost week by the discharge Of gun. He was
coated on a fence at the time of the accident,
holding the gun with one hand while the
stock rested on the ground. The fence gave
way, throwing him down, the gun being dis
charged as he fell the contents of which
made slight wound on his right side and
nassed through the right arm, making large
and serious wound very near the shoulder.
-Four young ladies were admitted to the
Congregational church last Sunday, ON pro-
fession Of faith, and another lady would have
been admitted had not sickness prevented her
attendance
The Dummerston boys and young men
celebrated the Fourth on the common in q
creditable manner. The day was ushered in
with a boom Of cannon, and there was a
sound of revelry by night not like that in
Begium's capital, but such as every New
England village heard where the patriotic
shirt of &c was manifested. The bell was
ring the drums were heard, but the cacoph-
onous sounds that accompanied the music
NAV be described in the words of little girl
If three summers, who said on being awak.
cnod by the noise, mamma, they are hurt
inc the kitty" In the evening, there was
good display of fireworks
We saw in operation few days ago at the
sowmill of Edward f. Reed, a shingle ma
chine that beats anything of the kind we have
ever before seen. 1t is said to be the inven-
lion of Mr. Weld of Brattloboro. The circu-
lar saw runs horizontally and cuts the shin
giles in way that leaves them almost as
smooth as If they were shaved It works fast
and does the work exceedingly well. 1t is a
remarkable machine and quite es interesting
10 see operate as many of the mechanical in
yentions which we saw in operation at Me-
chanics hall on the centennial grounds at
Philadelphia in 1876. Mr.. Reed is making
extensive repairs at hislmill, of which we shall
write at another time. d. L. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

In North Carolina jury, composed Of sew
en- colored men and five white Democrats, has
convicted two election officers of cheating in
counting votes. Their offence was reject
ing fraudulently about $500 votes for q men,
Der of Congress, and they were fined $500
each. Seven men were indicted by the grand
jury for this offence, but only two were con-
victed. The effect of their conviction is
thought to be salutary.
In South Carolina there is a majority of
32, 600 colored voters, and it is calmly propos-
ed to form district of colored voters on the
coast With about 80, 600 colored majority, and
equalize the others among tho other six dis
tricts without regard to county lines so as to
secure six white representatives in Congress
to one colored one.
European immigration is falling OF, but
the steamship people say they are advised by
their agents on the other side that II will start
afresh towards autumn.
Congressman Hubbell has written a reply
to George William Curtis in reference to the
circular sent to government employees.
Dr. Lambs report of the autopsy on Gui-
teau's body is published in to-day's papers
The Medical News, in long editorial on the
report, says it gives no evidence of insanity.
The Modocs captured at tho lava beds eight
years ago were put upon reservation of a
few thousand acres in the extreme northeast
ern corner Of the Indian territory, left pretty
much to take care Of themselves, and have
made remarkable progress in civilization.
Most Of them have log houses and cultivate
small farms in tolerable shape, and the squaws
turn considerable penny by making baskets
and the like.
The Burlington Free Press daily has drop
ped its evening issue, and now appears as q
morning Issue only. Simultaneously with this
change, which took place on the first instant,
the paper was enlarged by the addition Of a
column 10 page. A new makeup has lately
been adopted and the paper was never 80 at
tractive, newsy and readable as now.
@. NJ. Chase of the Lyndon Union has gath.
cred a series of letters which he wrote to his
paper during a journey through New Mexico
and Colorado into book of $40 pages, which
he mails TO any address for rs cents. The
letters composing the book are 2S in number
and, while written in Mr.. Chase's own off-hand
style, give large amount Of reliable iDforma
ton about life and living ia the country aboui
the foothills of the Rocky mountains.
Maria Mitchell, professor of astronomy il
Vassar College, has just received the degree
of LII. d. from Hanover College, at Madison
Ind. This is, we believe, the first instance il
which the degree of LII. ID. has been confer
red upon a woman, and Hanover College ha
the credit of 1t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

Farmers are commencing haying with
the prospect of an unusually good harvest
DR. o. s. Roberts of Pittsfeld, Mass,
has recently visited friends in this vicinity
he will sail from New York on Saturday, tho
Sh inst, for q European tour and will be alb
sent two months.
E. A. Brown, whose hand was injured by
circular saw ten weeks ago, has been under
skillful medical treatment and in o somewhat
dangerous condition, but is now fast improv-
ing.
The scholars in both departments of the
village school, under the direction of their
teachers celebrated the Fourth in Frenchs
grove by an agreeable picnic.
E. L. Roberts, Esq, who was born,
reared and has resided nearly half a century
in this town, having sold his farm to II. G.
Wilmington, and purchased the stock of goods
and mercantile business of II. @. Harris, of
Proctorsvile is about removing to that place.
Mr.. r. was in mercantile business in this viii
lage for sixteen years, served as sheriff some
ten years and has held various town offices,
faithfully discharging the duties devolving
upon him. His removal will cause many re-
grets among large circle of friends and &C
quaintances; and his business interests and
enterprise and estimsbe family will be val
liable accession financially and socially to the
place to which he removes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

EWES DAUGHTERS, or Common Sense for Maid, Wife
aud Mother, is a new book which Miss O. @. Hatch is
introducing to the favorable notice Of the citizens Of
Bratteboro. Its author, Marion Harland, is a lady
widely known for her literary work, which is Of that
practical common-sense sort that is all the val
liable from its rarity at the present day. The volume
itself is plain candid alk" to the female sex, deal
ing with matters Of vital Importance to the comfort
and happiness Of and girls at every period of
life II deals with all matters Of personal interest
diet, apparel, companionship and personal habits.
The truths that every girl should know-whioh are in
fact Of the greatest import TO the happiness OF heI
that grossness which less gked writers often mistake
for frankness The book is one which every girl can
read undorstandngly, which every wte VIII value 81
II written for herself alone, and which every mother
will hnd a careful thorough guide in the instruction
and training Of her daughters 1t Is published by Lee
q shepard, Boston, fine tinted paper and In the
general excellent style which eharacerzea the publ
cations Of this firm. We heartily recommend the
work the people Of Brattleboro who will ind 1t one
! OF great interest and value.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

HOOPS SARsAPARILLA is sold by all drug
gists. Price 81 per bottle; six for 50. Pre-
pared by c. 1. HOOD & CO., Lowell. Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

The members of Delta Lodge, No. l947,
Knights of Honor, with their ladies and III
vited guests, held festival at their hall on
Friday evening, June 3Oth. Address Of well
come by Brother j. w. Stowell. Brother
Charles Kimball gave an address on the his
tory of the order, and the benefits it conters
on its members. The exercises were inter
spersed with music by Brother Dodge and
others after which the gathering repaired to
the lower hall to partake of refreshments.
The tables were loaded with the good things
Of the season. Returning to their room they
engaged in a social time, and all went away
feeling that they had spent the time very
pleasantly, and hoping TO enjoy another tes-
tiyal in the future. About 60 sat down to the
table. The lodge is in prosperous oondi-
ton and numbers 25 members.
The strawberry crop still continues,
though it has not been so abundant as usual,
or as it promised the first of June. A rust
or blight struck the foliage about the time
the berries commenced 10 ripen, which has
seriously affected the crop. 1t does not look
as though the apple crop would be very album
dant The cold weather we had in May ID
the probable cause. Perhaps it may help to
settle the odd year question.
If smart young people are liable to die
early and smartness consists, as many youths
ot THIS village evidently TO think II Goes, IN
tipping over band stands, ringing door
bells, and removing door-steps from private
houses and public halls, and other like depre'
dations such as were committed after mid
night of July Sd, then several of the speei'
mems of Young America here must think the
time of their sojourn upon this mundane
sphere Is drawing to close. But, seriously,
tue boys should be made 10 learn that the
people have the rights of civilization, peace
and decency on the 4th of July as at Other
times. W.
Last Sunday Rev. N D. Parsons preached
on church ordinances. Next Sunday evening
he will preach upon baptism, beginning at
O'clock
The ordinance of baptism will be admin
lsIered in stream rear of ellison House at 2;3I
next Sunday. P.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

The Womaus Christian temperance union
will hold their next meeting with Mrs. g. l.
Howe Wednesday afternoon, July II. Every
member is especially requested to be present,
a. there il business to come before the meet
ing
The celebration of July 4th passed of
pleasantly, most of the programme being car
ried out, save the lighting of the common
with Chinese lanterns which, on account OF
the rain, was deferred to some future time.
The sale of ice cream and strawberries was
large and the fireworks proved complete
success.
The Sons of Temperance will hold pub
lie meeting next Saturday evening, July Sth,
to which everybody is invited. Col. A. j.
franklin of Townshend is expected to speak.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07
The seFecant-at-Arms of the House of
Representative.
Washington Correspondent Chicago News.l

Washington Correspondent Chicago News.l
The position OF sergeant-at-arms OF the House is
exceedingly difcut to fill to the entire satisfac.
ton OF everybody concerned. The present incumbent
Of that office George W. HOokerl has, however, per-
formed his duties In such an efficient manner that he
has won the respect and confidence not only Of the
Republicans, but also of the Democrats In fact the
latter have repeatedly said to Mr. Hooker that IL they
come into power in the House next session, they will
might not; yet they undoubtedly sincere in their
expressions Of regard 1t is said that Mr.. Hooker is
independently rich, and only for the position
because Of his peculiar aptitude for 1t and because
his liking for the task. In this be resembles conduc
tor one Of the New York elevated roads, Of whom
/ was once told by fellow who knew him. Said he (:
"That is worth $4,000, but he is eccentric and
doesn't want any one to know he is rich He prefers
to work from &c TO IL hours day on this road scald
ing his hands uncouplng steam-brake pipes freezing
in winter and roasting in summer, because he likes
it," have since learned that this same wealthy man
In disguise works every streeoar line In New York
and he probably n grip-car in Chicago. Stories
of rich engaged in mental occupations simply for
the love Of It are therefore, to be taken with grain
OF salt. Mr.. Hooker may not come within this cate
CORY, the position he occupies is by no means a
mental one and yet the labor which he performs is by
no means little or unimportant. He has reduced the
business Of keeping the members together to system,
and this alone involves no little work. He now claims
that he recall absent members and get Republic
can quorum at any time within 48 hours notice. He
Keeps of books showing the exact time place and
advance from the members just when they propose
to be absent what business, and for what length
Of time II said that he goes TO the extent OF
writing each of them letter daily, keeping them thor
oughly advised Of the requirements Of the session.
that they may make preparation to meet the demands
of the House. The result Of this systematic way of
nerforming the functions OF his office shown by
his success In getting and retaining a good working
quorum of Republicans when 1t was so badly needed
In the late contested election cases. He says II shall
be necessary no will be able to get the quorum tOgeh
or next week. in spite Of the nominating conventions
the hot weather, and the general indifference which
seems to oyertake Congress towards the end OF thu
/ session,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

The Fourth passed of very quietly.
Quite a number Of young people went to
Lowell lake and-got wet.
N. Pomroy is buying quito large guam
tity of wool, the ruling price being 80 cents
for washed Good time now to pay up old
debts, and especially your newspaper sub
soription.
Farmers are trying TO commence haying
little, but report a light crop.
C. P. Barrett sold SO thousand shingles
one Gay this week, but has over 200 thousand
left. 4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

The GLORIOUS Fourth" passed very
quietly. With the exception Of few big
guns aud a slight skirmish there was but lit
tie to mark the day as "Old Independence
Day" The most worthy Of note to close,
was tho strawberry festival at the Methodist
church in the evening There was not a very
full attendance, it being rainy, but with the
auction and sale of refreshments, some 500
was taken for the good cause, and the eve
ming was considered a success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07
View York stock and Money Market.
wa.ersown Union Live stock MarEes

TUESDAY, July 4, 1882.
Market Beef-Choice IL 25a1l so; extra 10 O0alO 10
hrstquaty 9OOa9 so; second quality OOas so third
quality, 25a5 rs.
IN. B.-Choice includes nothing but stall-fed 100
to 1900 ID. bullocks Extra and first quality include
the best fat oxen. Second and third quality include
oxen and two and three year old steersl
Store Cattle-Working oxen, per pair, from 500 to
275. Mich Cows and Calves, 90 3sa4s Farrow cows,
I5a33 Fancy cows, 5Oa7O. Yearlings, 7al2; 2 years
old, l3a24: years old, 90a45.
Swine-Western fat, live, at 8a91-4c a ID. North
ern dressed hogs, 10c
Sheep and Lambs-In lots, 50 so, 5Oa5 80 each
extra OOa6 so; or from to exc per ID. Lambs,
7al0Hc.
Veal Calves, Sal per Id.
Country Hides, heavy sasEe per ID, light Gao l-2c
per ID; Country Tallow, 4a5c. Pelts, 90 and Is
each. Calf Skins, I2al2 i-2c per ID.
Poutry-HeRs, i4c; turkeys, II l-2c; spring chick
ems, Csc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

The Fourth passed off pleasantly. Both
churches held festivals-the Methodists in the
grove and the Baptists at their chapel.
The new hotel, the Peabody House, will
be opened next Monday. This house, that,
phnnix-like, has sprung so quickly from its
ashes, is said to be one of the best appointed
hotels in the state, fitted with bathrooms,
Moore & Sons patent ventilated closets, and
with its well lighted and ventilated rooms and
its nearly 300 feet of veranda, cannot but
prove a fayorite summer resort. s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

About 60 of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Deane met at their home on the 4th
TO remind them that 1t was the fifth anniver-
sary of their marriage. A goodly number of
gifts were presented, in behalf of the donors,
by Miss Susie Sprague of Bernardston, and
Mrs. Deane responded in appropriate words.
Oliver Green is building barn 100 feet
long and shed 40 feet long.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

The glorious Fourth was pretty well eel
ebrated by our people, some going to Lowell
lake and some to the Sunday school picnic at
South Derry. The only accidents thus far
reported are tip-over near Rodney Spauld-
ing's, when young lady was considerably
hurt, and in the evening fellow known as
W. H. Iskey threw a bunch of lighted fire
crackers under the feet of Alden Davis horse
and then threw one or two more at her; the
result was a smashed buggy and Mr.. Davis
severely bruised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07
Sic semPer Tyrannis.

"Thus always to tyrantsn says Virginia upon her
coat-of-arms, and with this motto s vigorous form
with his foot upon PROSTATE usurper. Fitting de-
vice and motto for Hunts Remedy. Thus does Il
tread down usurping diseases. and thus does speak
10 ailments that bae the skill Of the medical profess
sion, There are diseases so bold, yet 80 insdioua
and dangerous and at the same time persistent aud
multform in manifestations, as those Of the kidneys
and liver. And yet here is the domain OF Hunts Rem
edy The experience Of thousands proves that doet
All that Is claimed for H. effects of that
have been hopeless aud turns despair into Joy Yes
Il sets lie foot upon the tyrant kidney disease, and
cries out 10 the world-sie semper tyrannis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

Fourth of July Accidents Across the

At Keene brass cannon belonging to the
state burst Monday night while being fred,
scatteringits fragments through various build
ings. No person was seriously injured. The
cannon stood on Railroad square and burst
on the first discharge.
In Gilsum Henry Griffith was badly hurt by
the burning powder which few from the rent
of cannon striking him in the face and in
juring If not destroying both eyes. He was
unconscious for some time after the accident
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07
Farm for Sale.

CtITUATKD in Windham, Vt, on the main road
- from So. WindhAm to SO. Londonderry, miles
from the latter place. Said farm contains lOl acres
divided into tillage, woodland and pasturing IL
story house. finished throughout; Woodshed and car
riage house attached; barns n nearly newt; shed
Running water at house and barn. Said farm lies
sloping to and south and lie one Of the moatpro
duotive In Windham. Good sugar orchard OF 800
trees; large sugar house. with Cory eYlporator'
within one mile, sold with farm desired. The above
property will be sold low, and offers good opportu
nifty for making money, as taxes are low tho town be-
ing free from debt For further particulars, inquire
ofNATHAN HASTINGS, ToWnahend, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

Capt. Lowell Rawson, an old ard respect
cd citizen of this town, died in Worcester,
Mass, July 1, and was buried in Jacksonville
Tuesday.
Mason s. Howard has 5-year-old COW,
from whose milk he made 42l pounds of but
ter last month, besides selling 80 quarts and
using what was needed in his family. He
wants to hear of the 'lttle Jersey" that can
beat that
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

Rev. A. B. Truax will preach in the chap
ell next Sunday at 2 p. NJ.
There was full attendance and pleas
ant time at the strawberry festival at Whit
hed's the Fourth, given under the supervision
of the ladies Of the Universalist society. Net
proceeds $50