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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
West BrattIsboro.

"A large company of relatives and friends
gathered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arad
Harris Stockwell last Wednesday to celebrate
the 5Oth anniversary of their marriage. AZ
ter the usual congratulations, Rev. e. w. Whit
ney addressed the venerable couple, and pre-
sented them a carpet, lounge and some chairs
from the children, two easy chairs from the
grandchildren, and various useful and orna-
mental gifts, including sum OF money, from
other friends. After season of Bociablity,
A bountiful and excellent supper was served,
Rev. Mr.. Whitney offering prayer. Remarks
were made by Rev. i. Circuit and DIR. Stod-
man. after which there was singing by the
company. During their long life Mr.. and
Mrs. Stockwell have enjoyed large measure
of health and happiness, and arc still in good
physical condition. or their ten children
seven still survive, six Of whom attended the
golden wedding. Several grandchildren were
also present. Over 100 persons sat down at
the supper-table, and others went away be-
fore the meal was served. The occasion was
very pleasant, and will long be remembered
by all who wero present. We congratulate
Mr.. and Mrs. Stockwell upon their long and
happy married life, and trust the future may
bring them ample blessings
Tho services in both churches, last Sun
day, were conducted in reference to Easter.
In tho evening the Congregational Sunday
school held nm Easter concert which was
largely attended. All the exercises were ex-
eollont and appropriate to the occasion; the
music was good and the floral decorations
we're especially fine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
HInudaIe, NH,

A young man calling himself George
Lawrence Bacon, and pretending to be deaf
and dumb, has been begging through the
towns of the Ashuolot valley for money 10
reach Detroit, Mich, saying he had run away
from an uncle who abused him at Charles
town, Mass. He was making money enough
out of the kind hearted to stop at hotels and
smoke good cigars, until he gave himself
away at Hinsdale by speaking to a man sit
ting in a hotel, asking il he had read an arti-
Gle in local paper about the profits of beg
gars. The slip was only for an instant but il
spoiled the frauds chances and he left town.
The same fellow has been heard from playing
his tricks at Greenfield, Mass
Work on the Universalist parsonage has
begun, ]. Ii. Henry having charge of it,
w Taylor is building an addition to hi.
market building.
Frank Stebbips has his new tenement
house about ready to occupy.
The Roman Catholic priest has moved
into the Ray house on Brattleboro street.
Rev. J. L. Felt will stay another year will
the Methodist society here.
There will be an adjourned meeting OF
the Congregational society next Monday even
ing. A full attendance is desired.
The Republicans of Hinsdale will hold
meeting next Saturday evening at 1880 O'Clock
to reorganize their club and choose delegatel
to the several conventions A full meeting i
desired.
Easter was observed in our several church
es last Sunday with appropriate services. p.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
CambrllgepOrt.

STORE AND DWELLING HOUSE BURNED.
The dwelling house of w. G. Stevens
and the store and tenement owned by A. A..
Wyman, were destroyed by FIRE between 3
and o'clock last Saturday morning The
store was occupied by W. G. Stevens, who
also had the post and telegraph offices. The
mail matter was saved and part of the stock
in store. j. C.ERedfeld, who occupied the
tenement saved the most Of his goods,
though in a damaged condition. Origin of
FIRE unknown. Stevens was insured in the
Vt. Mutual, on house $780, stock $780, Wy
man $500.
There have been several changes in real
estate this week. &. A. Brown has sold one
of his houses to D. +. Cushing, the store
house to l.. H. Eastman and the Office to w.
g. Stevens. Mr.. Stevens has moved his
building to his old place OF business and will
soon be in readiness to receive his customers
again. The post office is located for the
present in Taylor's Office.
Robert Fitton has sold his house above
the bridge to Nal Bemis of Athens for $3.50.
Weaver Il Dwinelle had horse severely
kicked one day last week by another horse
getting loose in the stable
Our fire engine did good work the morn
ing of the fire, probably saving two houses
from being burned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
We.l CheaterIieId, NH.

Some eight or ten days ago j. f. Snow
of this place, seeing some wild geese lighting
upon his farm, set a steel trap for them and
succeeded in capturing one. The bird was
given to o. E. Randall, who will make skel-
eton of the body.
-Fhe eighth anniversary of the organiza-
ton of Spaiford grange No. SO, p. of H., was
held at the Grange hall on the afternoon of
the 18th inst by the members with their fam
lilies and friends. The exercises opened with
a song by Misses Tenny and Streeter, follow
ed by a review of the year by Mrs. W. w.
Farr, after which songs and reading of the
Cleaner by Miss Mary A. Oobleigh were in
order. After the literary exercises were over
all sat down to bounteous collation., with q
good supply of warm maple sugar.
The second dramatic entertainment Civ
en- by members of SpaGord grange, consist
ing of short temperance drama and two
farceg, will come of tomorrow evening. The
entertainment is free to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18

"A cyclone swept Harris county, Ga, ear
ly Tuesday morning, destroying everything in
its path. 1t struck Chipley about 2:3O A. NJ.
Tuesday, sweeping away houses and killing
several people, From Ohipley it passed in a
northeast direction, continuing its work Of
death and destruction. The destruction to
property can hardly be estimated. The town
Of Blackhawk, Miss, was struck by O cy-
clone Monday afternoon, running buildings
and killing or seriously injuring several per
sons.
There was collision on the Lehigh Val
ley railroad near Whitehavon, Pa, last Fri
day, for which John G.. Hutchings, assistant
train dispatcher, was responsible Hutch
ings gave the right OF way to freight train,
unmindful Of the fact that he bad received a
despatch stating that coal train was on its
way on the same single track few mo-
ments later, Just as the departing train left
his sight and rounded curve he discovered
his mistake and cried out ooh, my God,
what have done ?" Although the train was
only mile distant he could not signal it and
only had to await the news Of the terrible
crash which was soon to take place. Ten
minutes later 1t occurred and the dispatcher
swooned away. When both engineers came
in sight Of each other on the curve they were
only 40 yards apart Both whistled down
brakes. The crew jumped for their lives
and all escaped but Jacob Deitter Of the coal
train, who was thrown under his engine and
literally roasted alive. Twenty fvo cars were
destroyed and the company sustains a loss of
SG000OO. Hutchings was arrested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
InckaOnvIIIe.

Jacob Chase is apparently improving.
w. A. Cheney is fast recovering from his
late severe illness
Mrs. Harriet Chase is but slowly recover
ing from serious injuries recently sustained in
fall down stairs.
On the Slh instant Dea. l.. A. Warren had
a slight pAralytic shock, which considerably
affected his speech, but he is at this writing
apparently recovering from it,
The sugar season now drawing to close
Is said to have been as good as the average.
r.. Q. Wilcox has built convenient ad-
dition to the rear of the Glen House.
Six inches of snow fell April 9th.
The heavy burden of snow which has 30
long covered the ground is fast disappearing,
and the welcome notes of spring birds ore
heard.
The prudential committee recently elect
cd in the village district are W. p. JONES' r..
Q. Wilcox and A. O. Stetson.
On the 4th inst. goodly number Of the
relatives and friends of Henry Lamphear and
wife gave them genuine happy surprise, the
day being the 3Oth anniversary of their mar
riage.
AS a safe course in the present doubtful
condition of school affairs, prudential COM
mlttees are circulating papers asking tax pay
ore to agree to pay their taxes without making
any trouble.
w. p. Jones and e. II. Porter are in at.
tendance upon tho annual session Of Grand
Lodge of Vermont, X. of H., at Middlebury,
as delegates from the Jacksonville lodge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18


e. @. Boyd broke up about an aero Of
ground Thursday.
The funeral of VIM. w. Averill will be
held on Saturday at 1 p. NJ, at tho house Of
his father, Philetus Averill.
Miss Julia Mann of West Dover is work
ing for Miss l.. A. White
Rev. II. F. Forrest is attending confer
ence at Montpelier.
Goo. @. Wheeler goes to Boston Monday
to work in grain and feed storo
-Benon Tylor is recovering from his 70.
cent illness, but Is still in feeble health.
A lady from abroad is to give lecture
under the auspices of tho W. O. II. u. on the
evening of the 2sth inst, Of which further
notice will be given next week.
The sugar season is nearly over. though
farmers are hoping there may be another
short run of sap. Tho sugar made has been
Of extra good quality, and fully twice as much
has been made this year as last, the present
crop being considered an average one. An
drews q Spencer are filling orders for sugar
and syrup to 90 to Iowa, Washington, ID. O.,
Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore, Md, and other
distant sections; o. o. Ware has orders from
Illinois, Minnesota, Wilmington, N O., and
other points J. Henry Kidder has filled an
order Of five 14lb. boxes of cake sugar TO go
to England, and he has shipped sugar to To-
peka, Kan, Atlanta, Ga, and "a tubs of SUI
gar and 30 gallons of syrup to st. Louis, Mo !;
o. b. Lawton is shipping some to Illinois (;
A. M. Bssell is shipping some to Iowa.
Quite a large number Of our farmers have
evaporators, or the improved tin pans, and
make very superior article.
Miss Virginia Forrest has returned from
Montpelier where she has been attending
school.
"A pleasant party of 70 couples were at
Kidder's sugar. house last Tuesday. They oil
pronounced tho sugar very nice.
Miss Virginia Forrest of this place, and
Miss Sarah Winslow of Brattleboro arc the
teachers of the village schools which com
mence next Monday.
The funeral of the infant recently adopt
ed by O. 1. Walcott and wife, was held from
the M. f. church Tuesday afternoon.
The name of the new painter ia w. II.
Hanks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18


-Birchard Post G. A. r., have engaged
Q. w. Henry and troupe to play Darkness
and Daylight at Union hall on Friday even
ing, April %. The entertainment will close
with dance.
Miss Nellie Pratt will teach the village
school the coming term.
Mrs. NJ. Davidson starts this week on a
ten-days' trip to Montpelier and other places.
Rev Mr.. Acterian of Townshend and
Rev. Mr. Lawrence of Fayetteville will OK.
change pulpits next Sunday.
The village aid society has called meet
ing to decide upon the extent of proposed
church repairs.
In this small settlement white houses and
green blinds have always been the rule, to
which it is pleasant now TO note exceptions,
the latest being A. b. Chase's cottage and
Monsters hotel in modern shades of green
with dark red blinds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18

Easter services at the church last Sun
day were of more than usual interest for
such an occasion. For two or three years
past only few plants and flowers have been
brought in on Easter Sunday but this years
display exceeded that of any previous year.
The evergreen wreaths, the flowers and the
towering plants, arranged by the ladies very
tastefully on and near the pulpit, gave the
room Il cheerful look and added much of
good cheer to all VINO had the pleasure of lis
tening to remarkably good sermon by the
pastor, Mr.. Wells, specially prepared for
Easter service. The text was from Matthew
2S, 9Th and 9th verses 1t is quite encourag-
ing that the people here have regular preach
ing again by resident pastor. Mr.. Wells
will remove his family to this place from
Claremont, N. H., about the LIST of May.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18

Judge Poland tells Washington corre-
spondent in reference to the talked.of con-
test in this congressional district; ''My dis
trict has plenty of gentlemen quite compe-
tent to be members of Congress but my con-
stituents understand their business and know
exactly what they want, and when they find
another man who in their judgment will rep
resent them more aoceptably than do, they
will feel no hesitation in taking him and
they know also that shall not have the slight
est objection. All efforts to parade before
them to demonstrate fitness is not of much
account -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
WhitInghanl.

H. N. Xix bid of at auction on the 9th
uIt. part of the old James Streeter farm, 40
acres, at 81 per acre.
Charles Bishop OF Readsboro, Vt, has
bought the Charles Allard farm in the south
part of the town of Burdette II. Allard, and
is moving on 20 the same. Price $500.
Frank Barnes, with another person, cap
tured two bears, one old one and cub, on
the 18th inst, and also drove and shut two
more which they hope TO capture into the
lodges in the north part OF Readsboro.
We have had a good run of sap for the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
NOrthaeId. Maaa,

The stores Of l.. I. Webster and A. O..
Parsons & Son and the N. l.. n. railroad de-
pot were broken into Friday night of last
week and the cash drawers emptied of their
contents. Ingress was gained at the first
place by cutting through a shutter and break
ing window, and the proceeds" were up
ward of $40 in coin, the exact amount not
being known. At Parsous's store two holes
were cut through the back door, the bar
raised and the amount taken was S4.l5. AT
the depot nothing was taken. No attempt
was made to open the safes in the stores and
no merchandise was taken.
Work was begun last wook on the now
seminary dormitory. Messrs. Flint Bros. of
Munson are the contractors and tho work will
rapidly progress. The building is to be the
largest and finest yet built and a decided
ornament to the village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18

organ callas and hanging plants were taste
fully arranged. A large audience was pres
anti The Sunday school concert in the even
Inc was exceptionally fine. All the pieces
were finely rendered, but "The Birds, by
several little boys and an "Allegory" by six
Young ladies are worthy of special mention.
The choruses and solos were rendered in a
very effective manner. The Philharmonic
orchestra gave a pleasing selection from
Schubert, and Miss Charter sang the seloc.
ton, 81 know that my redeemor liveth."
The church was crowded to its utmost capac-
ity, and many we're unable to gain admit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18

Of tho mill He is using tho shop machinery
for getting out hoops
Mr.. Wardwell is getting out largo lot
OF timber for spools at Judge wheelors
steam mill.
Ezra Barney is about to occupy q tone
ment in VIM. Johnson's fine now house at
tho head Of Main street.
John L. Howard reports good run of
trade In his new grocery, and better still in
his barber shop.
The merry frogs proclaim tho sugar sea-
son over.
Look out for the West River Republican
Spy, tho now monthly paper from the Office
of Ii. Il. Mundeli at Jamaica, next week.
Alfred Howard started with his fourth
drove of oxen yesterday.
Sullivan Foskett has about 100 COWS and
steers bought, and will begin to fill his pas
lures noxt week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
StragtOn.

-Registration returns for 1888: One mar
riage, three births, three deaths; age of old
est person that died, n years ago of young
est person that died, three days.
Wagons appear on our stree is for the. first
time to-dsy-16th.
The sugar season is probably past and
makers are rejoicing in an average supply.
Travelling on our roads is very bad
Our four saw-mills turn out ON an average
80, 900 feet of lumber daily.
Mrs. Abigail Sheldon. aged GO, has woven
since the first of April, 1888, 60 yards of wool
en- cloth and 25j yards of rag carpet.
Fernando West has sold his interest in
tho steam mill to his partners wife, Lucy Nj.
Smith.
"A fine shower OF rain on the 10th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
Rarrtaqfs.

In Philadelphia, Pa, April 8, by Rev. Dr. Harper
Harry +. Shields to Mrs. stella A. Nash.
In Alstead, N H., April l6, by Rev. J. n Emery OF
Bellows Falls, Chas. Herney Of Bellows Falls to Flora
A. Willard OF Alstead.
In Claremont, n. H., April Is, by Rev. @. T. Cass,
Lewis Z. Swain Of Bellows Falls to Sarah II. Mitchell
OF Caremont
In Westminster, April 70, by Rev. A. b. Dascomb,
Frank Z. Turner to Alta NJ. Larrabee, both OF Rock
ingham.
In Grafton, March 80, by W. @. wyman, Esq- Hor-
Shelley to Mrs. Fanny Wyman.
In Hnsdale April Is, 10y Rev.J. Tilson, Waldo Bouil-
lard 10 Isabella s. Thomas, both Of Hinsdale.
In Wesmoreland, March 81, by Jas. b. Mason, Esq.
Frank II. Parker Of W. to Emma B.Fihed Of Langdon.
In Grafton, April o. by Rev II. ID. Miller, George A..
Baldwin of Chester to Juette Dwine Of Grafton.
In Northheld Mass, April 10, by Rev j. L. Marsh,
Pitt W. Preston 10 Nora b, Holton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
Windham.

Good weather for making sugar last week
in these parts. The quantity made thus far sX-
ceeds the amount made during tho whole sea-
son last year.
H. A. Hastings has gone to Shoreham to
work for the season on a dairy farm.
F. II. Harris is visiting in Deerfeld.
The auction of W. b. Rhoades was ad-
journed to the Goth of May, when the larger
pieces of property and the real estate ns adj
vertised will be sold. Mrs. Rhoades is now
stopping at Otis Arms's in Bellows Falls. o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18

THE VERMONT METHODIST CONFERENCE
Bishop Andrews opoued the annual SEES.
sion Of the conference at Montpelier Wodnes-
day, the attendance being very large. Rou-
tine business was transacted and committees
we're appointed. Rev. II. W. Worthon preach
cd in the afternoon and Chaplain MoOabe and
Rev. j. @. W. Cox Of Iowa In the evening.
The Rutland Herald says "a rumor is
current that ex-Gov. Proctor holds large
majority of tho stock Of the Vermont Mar.
BILE company, having recently purchased adj
ditional shares in that corporation. II this ia
fact, he is now the largest marble owner and
producer in this country IL not in the world"
j. b. KendricE steam saw-mill at McIn-
does Falls was burned Tuesday loss $1,000,
uninsured.
Orange Long, young married man who
worked in John BOWS mill in Marshheld, was
struck Tuesday by chain used in hauling
logs, thrown upon q circular saw, and instant
ly killed. Tho body was terribly mutilatcd
About 800 carloads Of marble a month
are shipped from Rutland
Edward Knox Of North Underhill, fire.
man on the Burlington Il Lamoille railroad
was instantly killed in tho yard at Burlington,
Tuesday while helping TO shacklo two cars.
One car was loaded with lumber, the project
ing ends of which jammod his head against
tho othNA OuAt OAhohlhb ~ ulAh NNNnAHb aiA'N"Ae
death.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Williams of Richmond
and Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Cummings of Hines
burg have recently celebrated their golden
weddings.
"A G.year old daughter Of Chas Wheeler
Of West Randolph was bitten in the face by a
dog, Monday, aud flesh taken out leaving five
upper teeth exposed
ID. Il. MoGregor, rich old bachelor,
died at Alburgh on Sunday. Ho refused dur
ing his illness to part with an old vest, and
after he died $50, 600 in bonds and certificates
was found in it.
The sixth annual session Of the Grand
Lodge, knights of Honor, was held at Mid
dlebury on Wednesday. Every lodge in the
state was represented, and the reports showed
the order to be in q flourishing condition. o.
b. Boyco of Barre was elected grand dictator
In the evening a banquet and promenade con-
cert was given. The next meeting Of the
| grand lodge is to be in Windsor, April ., 1885.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18

Tho Henry troupe exhibited here last
Friday and Saturday evenings. The roads
were very poor, hence there was small turn
out, but all who attended pronounced it a
good show.
A project for pulp mill near this vii
lage has been slightly agitated. 1t is certain
ly a suitable location.
Tho sugar. makers have got about half q
crop on an average, but very good quality.
"A caucus is to be held next Saturday at
the town house TO choose delegates to attend
the convention at Montpelier April Both.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18

From the Journals City Article. 15th.l
Choice butter cannot be bought at any lower prices
this week. Fine dairy selections command SOC. per
pound but for regular dairy lots they arrive
try shippers should not count over 2Sc. Farmers
should send their butter TO market as fat IS
siDle, for the tendency lie to lower rates.
The cheese trade is not attracting much attention 81
present. Best old factory still commands 10 10 15Ho.
in a jobbng way; not over l5c. In trade lots.
Yesterday Eastern eggs sold at Wholesale for 10 10
16Kc. per dozen and Western for 15c.
For carloads of potatoes 46c is top price, and pen-
ty selling at 40 to l3c per bushe with some at 50
TO 38c.
In wholesale lots most sales Of maple sugar have
been at IL to 1885, per pound with IA to l6c for fancy
lots in small cakes and 10c as the price for tub and
pail sugar. Best maple syrup, In cans, weighing II
pounds TO the gallon, commands OOc. to 81 per gallon,
but most receipts lighter in weight and not worth
over SOC.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
Vest WardsIlOrO,

AT q meeting held the 18th inst, the viii
lage district voted to build a new school
house A plan for the building was present
ed by T. F. johnson, chairman of q commit
tee previously appointed. Tho plan was
adopted with slight notifications, and j. II.
Davidson, II. N. Fits and M. s. Haskius
were chosen as building committee.
Rev. N. N. Glazier is at homo on visit
to his father, and preached IN interesting
Easter discourse in the Baptist church last
Sunday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
WaalnlInaGer.

On Sunday night last Miss Susie L. LeacL's
house was entered by thieves, who took $l25
from the pocket of dress which was in the
bedroom and again on Wednesday evening"
while she was at the meeting of the parson-
age club, about $40 was taken from cup
board in one of tho rooms. Certain parties
are suspected.
DIR. Edwin r. Lewis of New York was in
town this week on a visit to his son. who is
attending private school.
AT the annual election OF officers for the
Congregational Sunday school, II. A. Willard
was chosen superintendent and G. O. Wright
aapratary
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-18
Waat Halifax,

Timothy Larrabee has sold his freight
team aud route 10 Francis L. Woodland. Pos
session given last week.
--Learnard & May have moved their ma
ohnery to Winchester, N. H., and will man
facture spring beds at that place.
The new post Office difficulties have been
adjusted and the mails are received regularly.
As Wilbur Cook was boiling sap at his
sugar house last week Wednesday, no got up
from his seat by the fire and went to look in
to tho store tub, when he was startled by a
crash, and looking around he found that the
chimney had fallen across the evaporation and
demolished the seat he had just left, some
of the bricks Just grazing his clothing A
narrow escape from a serious accident