Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-29
WtlliamsvilIe.
The fall school will commence on Mon
day, Sept LIST.
DEATH OF A. II. HALLIDAY.


Albert II. Halliday, who has been at
work in the savings bank for about two years,
was taken sick about two weeks ago, and
went to his home Ia East Dover, Sunday, the
18th inst, where he died after O weeks ILL.,
ness Of typhus foyer. His funeral on Tues
day was attended by over 20 of his friends
from this town, 1G of them belonging to tho
/. 0. q. T., of which no was an active men,
Der. Floral offerings were given by several,
II. Mann, Jr., presenting handsome wreath
and the lodge cross signifying faith, hope
and charity. Mr.. Halliday was talented and
promising young man, universally liked, and
will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The bank officials spoke highly Of his ability
and integrity.
THE news of Mr. Halladay's death came to
us with a positive shock. For nearly year we
had found him one Of our most accomplished
and active correspondents, and by common
report knew him as a young man of talent
steadfast and exemplary in his private life,
and having promising business career open
ing before him. To his parents and other
relatives and intimate friends we extend our
sincere sympathy .-ED. PHGNIx
%. b. LAYTON lies in a critical condition
Mrs II. f. Barber and Mrs. A. l.. Childs
were quite sick Tuesday, but are improving
again.
Samuel Pike is getting better after dis
charging two tape worms a few days ago.
Hon. Jonas W. Brown of Lockport, N
Y, is visiting friends in town.
Six drummers visited town Thursday
The Childs family held a reunion Thurs
day at Mrs. VIM. Childs's
&C. NJ. Russell ia having his Knapp build
ing painted.
Ernest b. Pike, who has been away on
short vacation, brought home with him Tues
day night much to the surprise OF many, a
wife.
H. Mann, ir.. and family who havo been
staying with his father at West Dover, return
ed last Monday.
Genie Perry is visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Jerome CorbotL and family of Brattle-
boro are visiting at Chauncey Cushman's.
A lecture under the auspices of the W.
@. L. U. will be given in the Congregational
church Sunday evening, Sept. 9TH, by Mrs
Emily Mclaughlin of Boston.
The Republican outdoor rally Thursday
afternoon was largely attended by our towns
people, also by good many from adjoining
towns The procession formed on the street
and headed By the Wilmington oornet band
marched to Rudd's grove, where they listen
ed to an eloquent speech on the Political
NGANnh Dho "a hhb 10y " nun H. IA L aug
born Of Now Jersey Hon. Kttredge Has
kins Of Brattleboro spoke we'll Short speech.
cs were made by Hou. o. Z. Butterield and
G. NJ. Russell o; this place
The primary department OF the village
school viii begin next Monday under the tut
ton of Miss Virginia Forrest.
--Mrs. AGenath Jefts, whose death Is else
where recorded, was born in this town Nov
II, 1893, and lived here until about II years
ago, when she went to Minnesota. She died
very peacefully at the residence of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. g. A. Smith OF Minneapolis.
The next meeting of Victory Grange will
be held on Saturday Sept. 6, at 7 p. NJ, at
which time there will be select realizing by
Mrs. j. H. Stowe, and the question, "Will 1t
pay to farm for hay alone, or what is the best
course to pursue?" will be discussed.
The town high school will open next Wed
nesday under the charge of Mr. II. NJ Wright,
graduate of Bowdoin college and an expert