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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
EhIson GIVE. UP In,entIng.


have given up inventing and experiment
ing, said Mr.. Edison / am business man
now devoted to making inventions pay. II
requires Just as much ingenuity to make
money out Of an invention as to mako the in.
yention. Now that the downtown electric
light station Is in working order, gaining sub
soribers every day-we have $500 lamps fed
from that one station lam cheapening the cost
of installation. have succeeded 30 well that
can build and equip station to do the same
work as that done in Pearl street for less than
one have the money. The chief part OF our
business now consists in taking contracts to
fit out small or large towns with the Edison
electric light. We have contracts signed
with 10 or 20 towns, and are negotiating with
the authorities of thirty other towns where
they want electric lights. We contract for
certain sum to fit a town with electric light in
every detail. We put up our own buildings,
set the engine and dynamOs, run the wires
through the streets, carry them into the
houses, put up the fixtures, set the machin-
cry a-going and furnish light for thirty
DAYS, at the end of which time if everything
is satisfactory to both sides we turn the sys-
tenn over to the town and pocket our money,
We will agree to fit up town with 5000
electric lights inside of three monthn from
the time the contract ID signed, and sooner
than that if necessary. | honestly believe
that every one of the gas companies in the
towns where the electric light is established
will have to 90 out of the business of fur
pishing light. am 80 convinced Of tho sys-
TENS success that, as l said before, have
given up inventing and taken to business
pure and simple. l am a contractor, and
like the work, 1 have sold out my interest
In the electric locomotive, and do not want to
see the inside Of q laboratory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

As a young man from Marlboro with a
lady and child, was attempting to drive past
another team on the highway near this place,
one day last week, his buggy went down an
embankment several feet. A broken thill and
general shaking up was the only damage.
Mrs. Sweet and grandson of Buffalo and
Miss Butler of Troy, N. Y, who have been
stopping at Mason Ingram's, have left for
their several homes.
Ida Morse, formerly of Pondville, but
now of Kansas City, Mo-, is visiting in this
vicinity.
The second term of school in this district
began last Monday-Mrs. Abbie Adams, teach
err
Mr. and Mrs c. A. Mason of Philadel-
phia are visiting at Il. Mason's.
Miss Georgia Morse started last Wodues-
day on her return trip to Nebraska.
Mrs Eli Bruce and little grandchild of
Brooklyn, n. Y, are visiting relatives here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

moving machine, etc. two horses and COW
were burned. Loss about $1,000. The prop
erty was all insured The fire originated
from lamp that was left in the barn for n
short time, supposed to have exploded or
been broken by an animal.
Many Of our citizens are attending the
meeting at Lake Pleasant.
H NJ Roberts has taken in / lG loads of
excellent hay in good condition from his farm
formerly owned by the late James Roberts.
The primary department Of the village
school, taught by Miss Mary Roberts, closed
a successful term on Friday, July 27th and
the higher department, taught by Miss Nellie
Howe Of Dover, closes on Friday of this
week.
The school in district No 3, taught by
Miss G.. A. Vaughan of Halifax, after a few
weeks vacation, recommended on Monday.
Samuel Newell and daughter, Mrs.
Houghton of Boston, formerly of this town,
are visiting friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. Stillman Pike and child of Bridge.
port, Conn, are visiting at N L. Stetson's,
and Mrs. Hattie Wemyss of Boston with two
children at w. p. Jones's.
james Graves was seriously injured the
other day by hay fork which was thrown al
him. f.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
pulpit last Sunday, owing to the illness Of
Rev. Mr. Holbrook. e.
uHInsdaIe.NM.


Lawn parties are having quito run
among our people.
There is some one visiting the lake at
Chesterfield from here nearly every day, and
It makes lively times for our livery men,
Some are visiting the lake at Winchester,
which is getting TO be quite popular
Frank Stebbins has got his now tene-
ment house about ready to occupy. It will
accommodate about Eve families. Frank
jackson is getting his block about ready to
plaster when done it will accommodate four
families. N. Stearns has got his tenement
buildings done and filled. II has four fami-
lies and grocery store. These three build
ings make an addition to our village tene.
ments which we have long needed. There
has been more building in town this season
than for years. Business is good and every
body that wants to work can find something
to do.
II grapes get ripe there will be enough
for all. Apples are quite scarce and will
fetch good price. p.
The First Regiment band orchestra OF
Brattleboro furnished fine music for the ded-
ication of Fisk's new block last week Thurs.
day evening. A very large and happy party
some 90 couples-was in attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
NOrthfieI,I, Maas.

The Scientific American says "A novel
steam road vehicle has been patented by Mr..
George Long of Mortified, Mass This
invention consists in tricycle. or similar We
hicle, in which steam is employed as the pro
pulsive power, the large wheels being used
as the drivers and the two small wheels as
the guide wheels. The power is applied di
rectly to the periphery of the driving wheels,
by means of diferential friction wheels,
which work INTERCHANGEABLE on the periph
cry, aud by this arrangement the inventor
claims that "A great amount of work may be
accomplished with a minimum of power.
The fuel used for generating the steam is
preferably gasoline, but other substances may
be used The vehicle is provided with seats
aud the invention seems to provide very
comfortable, efficient, and inexpensive mode
of travelling"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
NRMfnne.

About l p. NJ. last Saturday, the 4th inst,
the church bell and the steam mill whistle
sounded the dread alarm of fire, and every
body started, expecting it was the steam
mill, but it turned out to be the house of Ly-
man Brigham, situated about three -fourths of
a mile north of here on the Wardsboro road
The fire took upon the roof. The lady living
in the house ran nearly to the village and no.
tilted young Blanchard in Wellmans black
smith shop, who in turn brought the alarm to
the village. The men from the steam mill
started instantly and succeeded in reaching
the house in time to save it with but little
damage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
The Ear,houaLe Horror. az I.chia

A despatch dated on the It'll inst. said
The state of affairs at Ischia is worse now
than ever At first it was decided to cover
the whole scene of the earthquake with chic
ride of lime in order to protect the living in
their necessary work among the ruins, SO
great and deadly had become the stencil Ars-
ing from the bodies of the more than 5000
human beings known to have persisted. But
when it was found that scores of living per
sons we're entombed in the ruins, the plan of
Wholesale dsinfection had to be abandoned.
To-day man was rescued from the ruins,
and the efiiuvia that followed from the crew
ice which his person had acted upon as Il
tight.fitting cork overpowered his rescuers,
all of whom tainted. There can be no doubt
that many persona still remain alive in the
Ischia ruins. 1t is probable that all those re
naming alive tomorrow will have to be
abandoned to their fate, as every part of the
scene has ceased to be endurable. Scarcely
a rescuer is left able to resist the terrible
vomitings compelled by the indescribable
stenches now prevalent. The entire island
has been almost constantly shaken by Sc
ries of intermittent shocks ever since the
great disaster of last Sunday. Strange to
say, the odors which will now render further
rescues impossible and drive the force of hui
manitarans from this once beautiful island
will probably lot in the horde of Italian brig
ands, who will hover about in sufficient mum
bers to pass any probable guard, waiting their
chances to rush on the scene for any plum
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
noston MarLetNo,es.

from the Journals City Article, 7th.l
There few favorable features In the butter
market, tut not enough to warrant us ia saying there
Is any general improvement. For the best creamery
~ to 23c pound is the top range in large lots, and
% to 25c. IN jobbing way Receivers OF few fancy
creameries get 2Gc. from grocers, but this is
IRENE price, and butter good enough for any to
eat can be bought in market for Csc. Large lots
OF dairy butter not easy to sell at 20c, and
most Of the sales range from that down to 49, Very
very low prices.
If anything, the price Of cheese is easier and buy
ers are moro cautOus but the range Of quotations Is
the same. Most Of the sales come within TO 10c. a
pound.
Choice apples are not plentiful, and advices con-
tinue to report short crop. Some Of the best
mand $50 to 8 per barrel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

TIE MODERN PROCESS OF EMBALMING. 80
The inexpensive methods of embalming the
bodies of deceased persons, as practiced by
modern undertakers, are serving to make the
custom popular, as it ought to be. 1t is
claimed by those who practice this art that,
while a body may be embalmed at a trifiing
cost so as to preserve the life.like condition
for from six to ten days, it may also, by a
more expensive process, be preserved for
weeks or months as was the case with a
young lady of Hartford, Conn, who died
in the house in an open casket for more than
ten weeks. An additional advantage claimed
for this practice is that after corpse has been
properly disinfected and embalmed all danger
to the living from infection, as we'll as all
obiectional odors, are remOved-the former
consideration being sometimes one of great
importance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
Farm for Sale in Putney.

Situated On She river road from Putney to Bellows
Tails one mile from Putney village Has a large two
story brick house with two Is suitable for one or two
families; barn 42x75 feet with cellar underneath the
whole; an necessary outbuildiugs running water at
house and barn 125 Of land, suitably divided
into moving pasture and ullagei has large amount
Of stan ding wood aud timber, including 1000 walbut
trees; delightful situations is under high state OF
cultivation; equally good for grain or dairy.
Terms easy. Possession first of next April adj
vertise the property now, so that customers may sec
the farm with the crops on II,
Adjoining this farm Is another OF $50 acres, with
good buildings, which will sell II desired.
j, X. PARKER.
Pulney, w., June 20, 1883. 2e-ss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
ANOTHER LOT

Of those splendid Black Dress Silks
of which we have sold so many.
They are soft, lustrOus, handsome
goods. Everybody admireS them,
and then buys. We are making
very low prices on them, and will
save customers from 81 to SO on
each dress on any Boston or New
York retail prices. Don't fail to
see them.
Our Black CaShmeres and Bro
cadeS are beauties, selected from
the very best makes of French and
German goods, in the most deSir-
able shades of Jet and Blue Black.
Big stock Ga Dress Flannels,
COlOred CaShmereS, FOuleS, Nuns
Veilings, AlbatrOSS Cloths and
WOrSted Dress Goods, all at prices
that are right.
Our stock of Carpets, Oil Cloths,
Rugs, Mats and Straw Mattings
was never so large as now. No bet
ter stock to be found in the State,
and no better prices.
No goods sold on more than 3
months credit.
All persons having outstanding
bills of more than the above time
should settle at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
THE LATEST.
a Brighter Outlook at 80. AIbans-Re-
port that the Southeastern has been
sold.

a Brighter Outlook at 80. AIbans-He-
port that the Southeastern has been
sold.
ST. ALnANs, Thursday evening, August o.
Bradley Barlow returned from New York
this afternoon. He gives no new informa-
ton. Nevertheless it is known that represen-
tatives of Seligman a Co., and a syndicate
called the New York construction company
have gone TO Montreal for the purpose of
looking the matter over. The failure causes
q good deal of stir in Montreal, Boston and
other railway circles, and there is a growing
expectation that the Canadian Pacific will yet
b. blocked in the attempt to secure the road
at their price and that Barlow may in the
transaction, be tided over the present crisis.
President Branerd of the Trust company
has gone to northern New York to complete
1he transfer OF his property there for the ben
eft of the company.
Comptroller Knox has arrived and examin-
ed the affairs of the Vermont National bank.
He authorizes the statement that there are
| 500, 900 of quick assets and it is believed
the other assets will suffice to pay the deposit
tors in full. He has appointed Bank Examin-
er Hendee receiver. The comptroller's state
ment is far from satisfactory, on account Of
! the absence of facts, and its effect upon the
| trust company depositors is not salutary Pub
| lie feeling is excited to a high pitch and hun
dreds are in town waiting yainly for sign,
| Montreal despatch to the New York
! Evening Post states that the Southeastern
road was bought yesterday from Bradley Bar
| low by syndicate representing the Grand
| Trunk and Central Vermont roads, for 49,
500, 900, cash. This will leave Mr.. Barlow a
surplus of $3.50, 600 after paying of all his
liabilities, including 81, 100000 to the Cana
dian Pacific road. This sale is considered a
| big ''euchre" on the Canadian Pacific COM
/ pany.
| THE PRESIDENT AMONG THE INDIANS.
The President was highly entertained yes
terday at Fort Washable, Wyoming Territory,
by a large party of Arrapahoe Indians, who
called to pay their respects to the Great Fa-
Their.
| THE BELLOWS FALLS SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.
There was considerable excitement in Bel.
lows Falls yesterday over the special meeting
called to elect a grand juror in place of Geo,
Slate. L. M. Read was elected unanimously,
the meeting being in session not over o min
utes Town reOpened his hotel last evening.
He claimed that States descent on him was
due to personal enmity.
THE FASTEST STEAMER TIME.
The Anchor Line steamer CITY Of Rome ar
rived at New York yesterday from Queens
town, having made the fastest trip on record
&c days, 20 hours, 80 minutes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

Tell you what, they ought to forbid man to marry
his mother-in-aw, and he'd be sure to fall in love
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

L. N. Sprague has taken the agency for
Windham county and surrounding territory
for THE Monumental Bronze Co. of Bridge
port, Conn, so that in addition to any and
all kinds of marble and granite work he is
now prepared to furnish the beautiful white
bronze work manufactured by this company
in either monumental or ornamental work,
statuary, fountains, etc. The white bronze
work is claimed to be cheaper than marble
and more enduring than granite while its
beauty Of design and finish make il very at.
IrnciiYe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

In the gale accompanying the storm Of
the "a inst, Luke Plumh's hOrse-shed, built
last fall, was blown down.
Potato bugs have not been as numerous
as they were last year. An application or two
of Paris green has been sufficient to check
their progress.
Crops of all kinds are looking well. The
apple crop will not be large, owing to the
work Of insects causing them to fall from the
trees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
PROBABLY NEVER

In the history of proprietary medicines has
any article met success at home equal TO that
which has been poured upon IIooD's SARsA-
rARILLA. Why such has been the success
Of this article, that nearly every family in
whole neighborhoods have been taking it at
the same time. Every week brings new evil
dence Of the wonderful curative properties Of
This medicine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

Rev. VIM. s. Balch, of Elgin ILL.,, Uni
versalist minister formerly of this state
preached in this place last Sunday, the Bap-
list church being kindly rendered for the &C.
casion.
A larger number of "city" people are
spending the summer, or a part of it, in this
town than any previous year The Peabody
House has fair show of this custom. II
our people could only appreciate the import.
ance of Sticking up" their surroundings and
streets and go about it., we could have q viii
lage that would be attractive to these people,
and would bring them here year after year.
Nature has done well by US, but we are sitting
supinely by. Suppose we make an effort to
MAke m &.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
Farm for Sale i'm GuilfOrd, Vt.

Farm Of Edison c. Blanchard lately deceased. Very
pleasantly situated, miles from Brattleboro Is one
Of the best farms OF its sze in Southern Vermont and
contains los acres of land IN high state of cultya
ton Large amount Of wood and timber thereon.
Good sugar orchard can set 400 buckets or more.
Large apple orchard of young thrifty trees in bear
ing; pear orchard Of choice varieties; peach, plum
aud ounce trees, etc. Good house good barns. WIN
at house and barn. Buildings in good repair. Farm
cuts from SO to 40 tons Of hay The stock, crops and
farming tools will be sold with the farm, If desired.
Inquire on the premises of +. G. Taylor, commits
sioner, Guilford, or OF h. II. Baker, Brattleboro.
MRS. MARY BLANCHARD.
Gulford Aug. l. 1883. 3l-34
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
TONnnhaDu.

Sec advertisement of s. D. Winslow, I'd
clerk wanted.
Herbert Evans is working for a while in
the sewing machine shop at Orange.
Quito q number of former residents are
visiting in town, among them Mr.. Allen oil
Toledo, o., Theodore johnson, who for some
years has been a manufacturer and dealer IL
gentlemens furnishing goods in Cleveland
o., aud W. If. Smith of Chicago, besides sew
eral from different New England cities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
Deaths.

IN Buttleboro Aug. 7, Patrick Lillis, 6j
IN Wilmington, Aug. 10, Mary, widow Of the late
Rev, Hosea +. Baou, aged 81. Funeral at II O'Clock
on Sunday morning.
In Dummerstou, Aug. 2, infant son Of 4. II. and
Annie Laughton.
In Grafton, Aug. 3, Deacon Stephen Ayers, 60.
In Cambrdgeport, Aug. 4, infant child Of +. d.
Stevens.
In Bellows Falls, Aug. g. Eliza, wife Of James Bry
an, 40.
In waukegan, H., July q, Franklin Baker, 80.
In Charlemont, Mass, July "A, Edith L.. daughter
Of Austin G. Jilson aud granddaughter Of Christo-
phcr Shippee OF Readsboro, 3 yrs.
In Chesterfield, n H., Aug. 3, Josiah Higgins, 81.
In Londonderry, Aug. G, Rodney Spauding, 70.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs.
Elijah Stebbins next Wednesday afternoon.
In commemoration of the 10lst anniver-
Say Of the erection of the house which @.
Ii. Newton now lives in, the descendants OF
Jesse Lee, ST., will hold picnic on the lawn
in front of the old house next Tuesday at lC
a. Nj. A general invitation is extended to all,
and special invitation to all descendants. An
address will be given by Rev. j. s. Lee, d.
D., Of Canton, N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
Market Reports.

NEW YORK., Aug. T. Flour-supcrnno western
aud State 3O0a3gO: extra do, 4.50a775; patent Min
uosota, GOa7 90. Whcat-No. 2wintcrrodt.11s No.
white, 0O1ai %. Rye, 66a73c. Barley, O.52. Corn,
No. 2Gi taG2i4c No white, OOa70 1-sc. Oas-No. q
3Oa39 70; do. white, a saiiL. Butter arm state
i5a2i; Western gl22. Chccsc-Statc, = 1-2atOA.
CHICAGO, Aug T. whcat-No. Chicago spring
IO0ai0O1-2. No. Chicago spring, O.OOlO.s7c
Corn, % - C.. Oats, O.2g. Rye O.59N. Barley, 80.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. Z. Whelt-No. . red fall, .O5
No. red fall, o. Corn, &C 12c. oats, 32i,. Rye,
81 1-2c
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

d. d. Wait q Son, of the Highland
House, have % boarders-and still they come.
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson Grey, formerly Of
Londonderry but now of Manchester, have
been the guests of Mine Host Sauborn.
From July IS to Aug. 5-nine days-it
raned some part of every day.
The cold snap we have just experienced
has not injured the grasshopper crop they
ure AS lively as ever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
GN1X, RECORD FARMER, FRIDAY, 10,

Tunbridgo last Friday by United States Mar
shal Henry for Illicit distilling Of cider
brandy. They were taken to Burlington for
examination Swan and Comstock were seen
distiing few days since by two young men
druggist died Tuesday evening, aged -.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
HsuIney.

The Chesterfield base ball club have &C
cepted the S25 challenge of the Putney boys
and the game is expected to be played at Put
ney on Saturday.
The Baptists will hold a lawn party on G
l.. Pierce's grounds next Tuesday evening. A
short programme of music, etc, will be given
with refreshments of cake and ice cream. Al
are cordially invited. If the weather is un
favorable Tuesday evening, come Wednesday
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

From EyanHville iud., the homo of our corrospon-
dent Mr.. john p. Patterson, comes the following
"SpWGrtru Marine cured my wife Of Fuse of female
weakness" It's an tylfHtl from ST. IttiDrfou's l,t-
ter. u 90.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
New London, Conn.

--Seashore visitors will find the Osprey
Beach resort, near New London, the most de-
lightful day resort on the Connecticut coast.
Ockford Il Jerome, the proprietors have fit.
ted up the resort with every desirable appli-
ance for the comfort and pleasure of guests.
Charming views, boating, bathing, prone
nados and good music are among the attrac-
tions. Steamers run every half-hour from
New London.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10
The D,ckinson FamIIy neunIon.

The gathering of the great family of
Dickinsons was held at Amherst Mass,
on Wednesday and Thursday aud was great
success, members of the family from all
parts of the country being present. The pro-
gramme announced in our columns two weeks
ago was carried out The name of Mr.. Aus
tin Goodridge of Westminster appears in the
list of vice presidents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

Mrs. Nelson Kimball and son of Du-
buque, Ia, made a flying call Wednesday
last also her mother, Mrs. Taft, visited
teVfans."
90 Rev. David hhurtlef, formerly pastor Of
tho Congregational church in Fayetteville, is
visiting in town aud will occupy the Metho-
dist pulpit next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-10

Mr. Edward Newton died last Monday
after II very brief illness A post norton OK
animation held Tuesday morning by Dr..
Wheeler, assisted by DR.. Gregg of Brattle-
boro, showed that his death resulted from in
Examination OF the bowels occasioned by tu-
NOR. He leaves q wife and four children.