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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

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FAYETTEVILLE, Aug. 10, 1884.
sec by tho last Phunix tho notice, ITO
whom it may concern" of q call to be made
upon the next legislature of this state for an
act to remove the county-soat from Newfane
to Brattleboro, and to levy q tax upon the
county to cover tho expense Of purchasing
grounds and erecting county buildings there
on. / also notice what the editor says in
crediting Bellows Falls with 'boing the prime
mover in this project" when in fact it is
well known that few individuals in Brattle-
boro are the ones to whom you should "give
the ID his due And right here il may be
said that some of these same individuals, when
making efforts to raise money to build the
Brattleboro and Whitehall railroad used this
language as their strongest argument to New
fame, that ''if you bond and help build the
road, it will be the means of establishing the
county buildings here for all time" Has all
this been forgotten If so, ''let mo refresh
your recollection, as the lawyers often say
to q witness when he don't testify TO suit
them. Or is it like any other case that oo-
cured some years ago. No matter. Black
is not white, any where. Tho taxpayers
along tho line of the proposed Brattleboro
and Bennington road will take notice of our
treatment and govern themselves accordingly.
Taxpayers of Windham county, this matter
OF removal Of the county seat, and of erecting
county buildings elsewhere, by the above no.
tice is presented directly TO you. Arc you
you prepared to say that tho present location
is not central That the county buildings
are not sufficient and in good. repair That the
citizens of the county cannot gain access to
thom, and are not well accommodated when
here? Look the matter over carefully and
see if you can come to the conclusion to tax
yourselves to the amount of $50, 600 to $780,
900 to carry out this project. In the event
you do cast your vote aflirmatively, would it
be unreasonable to say to Brattleboro
that the vote of confirmation is given only
upon condition that you assume all tho liza
biities and pay all the expenses attending
said removal, purchasing necessary lands
and erecting all necessary county buildings,
and giving good sufficient bond to the coun-
ty that the rest of the towns shall never be
required to pay any part of the aforesaid OK
penses. think it was Geo. VIM. Curtis who
once said of certain party that 'it was
very hungry and very thirsty" Would it be
quite fair to apply that sentiment to some of
our Brattloboro friends for wanting every
thing theroS $50 moto il be-" NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

pEATn oE noN. \. Z. DpYANT.

bLA II Vt NV ~ 4. bbAA Avn
Hon. N. f. Bryant, who was thrown from
his wagon July %, injuring his spine and
paralyzing his whole body below his mock,
died last Sunday morning and his funeral WAS
held at the church on the 10Th, Rev. j. f.
Moors of Greenfield officiating. Mr.. Bryant
was born at New Salem, Mass, in 1910. lie
was for many years a prominent lawyer in
Worcester county, Mass, and for many years
edited paper at Barre, represented his dis
trict in the Massachusetts senate in 1878
and was closely allied with political affairs
many years. He was superintendent OF
railroad at East Boston ten or twelve years
previous to 1870, when, his health failing he
came to Vernon, bought the DIR. Washburn
farm, and has since resided here. He was
the prime originator of the idea of a citizens
club which organized here some ten years ago
and still continues to hold its meetings
through tho winter months. His wife, who
was a daughter OF the late DR.. Washburn,
survives him.
About IS of the friends and relatives of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. johnson surprised them
on Wednesday evening, 18th inst, by gath
ering at their homo, the object of the party
being to remind thom that it was the birth
day anniversary of each "a singular coinci-
dence)-it being tho 10th of Mr.. johnson
and fist OF Mrs. johnson. Always being
ready to welcome their guests Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson did all in their power to render the
occasion spleasant to all. Approaching tho
social and kindly natures of Mr.. and Mrs,
johnson and knowing Mrs. johnson to be
Thankful under all circumstances besides
bringing their best wishes and congratula-
tions, tho company had made ready Thank.
offering consisting of an easy chair, writing
desk, table linen, berry set, lamp, etc, which
were presented by n. l. Reed as reminder
of their anniversary. Mr.. johnson respond
ed, thanking the company for their presence,
etc, and said he felt just as spry as ever,
though no was so years old. He then called
on DR.. Goodwillie who made further remarks
S. b. Houghton then invited the company to
refresh themselves from bountiful collation.
after which, wishing Mr.. and Mrs. johnson
many happy returns of the day, the company
bado them goodnight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22
Deaths.

In Drattloboro, Aug. %, Mrs. David Bigelow, So
one Of the Oldest residents OF this village.
In Brattleboro, Aug. 81, Helen A., wife of Samuel
A. Brown, aged IS.
In Brattleboro, Aug 20, Nettic, daughter Of Addi-
Doolttlc, aged mos.
In Brattlcboro, Aug 49, Corinne j., only child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. A. Miller, aged mos
In Wardsboro, Aug. 81, Ephram Rice 90.
In Williamsyile, Aug. 10, Louisa Williams wife of
John A. Mortified, aged 70 years, months, 30 days
In Townshond, Aug. IA, Julia A, wife Of Martin
Sparks, 81.
In Pntney, Aug. II, Mrs. Eyira Crouch, II.
In West Dover, Aug. /, Hannah Eatila, youngest
daughter Of Albert and Lucy Aldrich aged yrs.
In Vernon, Aug. II, Hon. Nahum f. Bryant, "a.
In South Londonderry, Aug. IA, Mrs. Jethro Cooms,
aged 90
In Londonderry, Aug. IS, Mrs. Israel IAmpson, 90.
In Chester Aug. II, stephen Watson, 80.
In Mortified, Mass Aug. 10. Lizzie r. Stebbns, 33.
As
In Springfield, Mass, Aug. II, Mrs. Julia T. Bangs,
81, formerly Of West BrattlebOro.
In South Royaiston, Mass. Aug. Il, Minot Patch,
rs.
In Marshall, Mich, Aug. I, Col. II. Cook, 7O-a ma
tive of Nowfanc.
In Belmont. n. H., Aug IA, Rcbecca p, IS, wife OF
SGwell BatcheldeT OF Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

"A three yoar-old-daughtor of A. A. Miles
of st. Johnsbury was severely scalded the
other day. Tho mother had stepped into the
kitchen and taken the teapot OF the stove,
and, turning suddenly, hit the little girl who
had followed unknown to tho mother, and
spilled the boiling toa over the little ones
face and shoulder.
Flora LetourneAu, of Worcester, four
years old, was run over by wagon on the
highway recently and killed.
The l07th anniversary of the battle OF
Bennington was observed on Saturday, the
G.. A. II. and other local organizations join
ing in the celebration. The Rev. j. NJ. Fos-
ter was tho orator.
Mrs. Stephen Wyman of Chester, whose
husband was sentenced to prison for life last
spring for murder, hanged herself last week.
She was insane.
The wife of Rev. Hubert II. Howos of
Morrisville obtained divorce from him last
April on the ground of intolorable severity.
A short time ago they were remarked, and
on Monday night festive party of about 80
young men favored the happy couple with a
'serenado," turning tho town into a pande-
monium for half an hour
-Dea. Phineas Walker and wife of STRAIT
ford celebrated their golden wedding Tuesday.
An assignoe's auction sale of Bradley Bar
lows property at st. Adams, Wednesday, re-
allied little over $50, 900, though its last
appraisal was $4,000. Barlow's property in
Brandon, Vergennos and Sudbury is to be
| sold at auction Ia. day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

Tho Expounder of Marshall Mich, re-
cords the death in that city, on tho 9TH inst,
Of Col. II. Cook, who was native of this
town and spent his boyhood and carly man
hood here. He was successfully engaged in
trade in Marshall for many years, retiring
from active business in 1876. His wife, Mise
Dolly Killam whom he married in 1913, died
less than three months ago. Five sons and
two daughters survive them. Tho EKpound-
or says I'm the death of Mr.. Cook Mar
shall has lost ono of her old reliable, stead
fast business mon, whose fair and upright
dealings and honorable character have never
been questioned. lie Stunned all public no.
'oriety, and could never be induced to take
any Office. He lived and passed away re-
speeted and honored by this entire commun-
ity."
Last Tuesday as d. A. Mullett and his
niece, Miss Bennett of Berlin, Conn, were
driving TO WilliAmsville, their horse STUN
bled and fell near Fayetteville and broke one
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

The drouth continues, and is becoming
very severe. The farmers are beginning to
feed their stock or secure pAsturage else
where.
Mr.. 5. A. Harris, cashier OF the North
western national bank in Minneapolis, spent
last Sunday in town accompanied by his
mother. They attended tho Congregational
church and Mr.. Harris went into Dea. Wins.
lows Sunday school class, of which he was a
member about twenty years ago. Mr.. Harris
is laid to be one of the best bankers in the
northwest.
Henry Salisbury is taking a short vaca-
ton with his sons, who are in the dry goods
business at Schenectady, N. Y.
Prof. Spaulding has arrived in town and
is much pleased with tho improvements made
by repairs in the academy. Mr.. Spauldng
says tho prospect for fall terp is quite
good. Miss Colburn is expected this week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

THE DEMOCRATIC ATTACK ON HON. J. L.
MAETIN.

WuITINaHAM W., Aug. Goth, 1854.
Editors Phgair. Some evidently ranting
Democrat or SORE Independent Republican
has taken occasion to furnish the Springfield
Republican with his impressions received at
the Republican rally OF Jacksonville, Aug.
1ith 1884, rs presented by Hon. James l..
Martin in his eloquent address upon the is
sues of the present campaign. He acts like
a bird badly hit. But in defence OF tho
speaker in his illusions to the scandals, VIC
would shy that they were all within the
bounds of proprioty and as well as could be
presented upon q topic of this character
And in no instance could any lady that has
the true instincts of our social life Mt heart,
tako offence It is enough to say in reply to
this article that it is an effusion from the
brain of one that undoubtedly saw no other
method to attempt to destroy the paralyzing
effect that this mastery effort had upon the
people in this vicinity.
The above letter comes to us signed by
several leading citizens of Nottingham. We
also have tho following letter signed by sew
eral ladies of Nottingham. Tho names in
both instances can DO seen at our office, and
we ara assured that dozens of additional
names could have been secured to both let
ters had i. been deemed necessary. -ED.
PHOENIX.
WHTINGHAaI VI, Aug. 2Olh, 1854.
In refutation of the vile attack made by
the correspondent of tho Springfield Repub-
lcau printed in its issue of Sunday, Aug. 18th,
We the undersigned wives and mothers in
the old Green Mountain State would say that
we wero Interested and attentive listeners to
the address of Hon. James l.. Martin of
Brattleboro delivered at Jacksonville, Aug.
Nth, 1854, and at no time aud in no place
did the speaker in his illusions to the out
ragaous scandal admitted by oil, use any i'm
PROPER language, but on the other hand, in
an eloquent manner-that no one in southern
Vermont could surpass-appoaled to the
mothers for work and influence in sustaining
the great bulwark of social interests-chGsti-
ty.
On Thursday evening" the l4th inst,
Hon. j. L. Martin and Col. L. X. Fuller OF
Brattoboro ably addressed a large audience
at Glen House hall on the issues of the cam
paign.
E. Tenney has moved into tho house of
H. Faulkner, formerly owned by E. l.. Rob
erts, and will engage in the meal business.
Frank p. Bell, who lost a valuable horse
few weeks ago, has fortunately obtained
apother to supply its place in livery team.
Albert L. Gates has sold house and l }
acres of land to Mrs. L. W. Gates for $l75.
Chandler Corse took a fish from the Cor
kins pond that weighed lbs . OF.
For some days past the mercury has
ranged among the niueties.
Rev. Judson Frisboe aud vito from Alton,
Ill., visiting at Mrs. Luther Farnsworth's,
came 10 town last Wednesday. Mr.. Frisbee
preached at tho Universalist church last Sun
day and will occupy the pulpit next Sabbath
The account of tho golden wedding OF
Mr. and Mrs Josiah French which occurred
last Saturday, will appear next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

W. W. Cheney, oldest son of Wales
Cheney, is IL section hand on the Brattloboro
a Whitehall railroad. On Tuesday afternoon
he took refuge from o thunder shower under
apino tree, and stood with his back against
the tree, when he was struck by lightning.
Tho electric fluid ran down the tree until 1t
came in contact with his back, from which
point his clothing was torn into shreds in its
course, his boots being torn to pieces as if
blown up with dynamite. His body and
limbs wore badly burned in its track, but he
soon recovered consciousness. He was car
ried homo and attended by DIR. Ohas. w.
Ray, and is now quite comfortable with @
fair prospect of his recovery. His escape
from instant death is almost a miracle.
Henry j. Sage has lost seven fine calves
within week from some mysterious disease.
They were in good flesh and some of them
ate we'll within an hour of their death.
Roy. o. q. Baker and wife and child are
away for a weeks vacation. Services will be
omitted at the Congregational church next
Sunday, except the Sabbath school, which
will be held at the close of tho morning ser
vice at the Baptist church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

The Republican voters organized Blaine
and Logan club last Friday evening, with John
W. Stowell president and Dorr Clough score
airy, aud steps wero taken to raise a Blaine
and Logan flag tomorrow evening Hon
j. l.. Martin and Col, Hooker have promised
to be pro sent and will give some speeches on
political issues, with Mr.. Markham to sing
some campaign songs. W.
Miss May Pierce is spending few days
with friends in Brattleboro.
Miss Matte Carpenter of Hartford Ct ,
sang at tho Baptist church last Sunday.
The Good Samaritan society met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Penicld in Dummorston last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Bacon aud daughter have just re-
turned from two weeks stay at Sunapeo
Lake.
Our village has numerous summer visi-
tors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22
Tbe nTar,for,I. Conn nacr..

The races this year bid fair to be the hest held
at Charter Oak park The track is in splendid condi'
tion, and the list Of fast horses is large Tho socre
tary has lately visited the parks and attended many OF
the meetings at the West and succeeded In procuring
many entries that otherwise would not como as far
East Hartford. Every days exhibition will be good
the very best horses In their respective classes
to be present. There about 100 entries The
managers of the park are among the FIRST business
men OF Hartford, and the excellent management and
hberalty of the Charter Oak Driving Park In giving
20 the public such grand entertainments has always
been appreciated and will be long they continue
to have nothing but square work aud administer tho
rules This will be the grandest meeting of the cir
cult and the park has reputation second to none IN
the United States.
Excursion tickets, including admission to the park
will be sold all the railroads Every day will be
good one.
Remember tho datos-August 90, q, % and %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

REV. Chas. A. Dickinson of Lowell,
Mass, will preach in tho Congregational
church next Sunday.
Roy. j. L. sowall will hold religious
service at tho Westminster depot at . o'clock
p. NJ next Sunday
II. T. Bond is preparing tho foundation
for his new house which he intends to erect
this fall
The Cook girl who was arrested for steal-
ing clothing from F. L. Hayward was fined
So and COSTS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

From The Journals city Article, 10Th.

Ifrom the Journals City Article, l9thl
This is an of week for butter and cheese. Lower
prices are telegraphed from nearly A Of the interior
markets, and both here and In New York trade has
been duI. Strictly fine crsameries cannot be bought
fraction lower than last week. JObbing lots com
mand 70 to 20 cents pound and a few fancy makes
&c, but pretty good article be bought at 23c.
Lots Of Northern factory cheese can now be bought
at l0A cents round and for best Western 10 cents
an extreme price.
The egg trade is dull, and while strictly fresh lets
still command q cents and in u small way go up to 20,
sales In large lots are mainly at 10 To 20 cts dozen.
Sales Of potatoes were made from farmers wagons
yesterday at ST. barrel and some varieties sold for
$3.50. There is evidently large crop. All kinds Of
seasOnable vegetables plentiful and low priced
Apples are plenty and prices range from 81 to 81
barrel. Peaches, 81 to SITS basket watermelons,
10 to 20 cts. apiece
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

On Saturday, Aug. 10th, merry group
met mt tho house of Mr. Isaac Sprague to
celebrate the 9th birthday Of Mrs. Phi
dora z. Spragio. Mrs. Mary X. Wait from
West Wardsboro, great-grcAt aunt to Mrs.
Sprague, was present. She is IS years old.
and hale and hearty ns a young girl. Broth
ers sisters, brothers in-law and sistersin- law
and group of little boys aud girls number
ing 40 in all, made up the party. Croquot
was played merrily in front of the house
whilo Miss Eliza entertained the company
with music. All had a pleasant time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

The confectionery trade Of the united States am
cunts to s32, OOe, 900 annually.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

"A Cleveland and Hendricks flag was rails
ed at Sadawga last Saturday night.
-Abram Chase and wife, together with
friends from Boston, Mass, arc visiting in the
West.
The Davis bridge which has been con-
demned for some time, is undergoing thor
ough repairs.
Mrs. James burlington was thrown from
a buggy on the 14th inst and quite badly in
jured, but is now doing well.
Tyler GoOdell, proprietor of the Daven-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

The author of a recent book on Brazil
oommends tho following arrangement which
he found for betting on the race course.
THE professional hetters are locked up in a
large building with grated windows at inter
walls, at which they bet with the public, CIV
ing tickets TO record the transaction and at
tost the receipt of the money when the race
is over the winners repair TO another win
dow, and on presenting their tickets they are
paid their winnings. Whom all Is over the
bettors arc let out !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

TUESDAY, August 10, 1894,
Market Boef-Choice so 75AlO 90; extra, s0Oa9.OO,
quality 70Oa7 5O second quality, 5OOe6OO thing
quality, O0a4 so.
IN. B.-Choce includes nothing but stall-fed 100
TO 1900 10. bullocks. Extra and FIRST quality include
the best lat oxen. Second and third quality incuSA
oxen and two and three year old stcersl
store Cattle-Working oxen, per pair, from 500 to
224 Mich Cows and Calves, 20, 3sa4s. Farrow cows,
lsa30 Fancy cows, 5OaSO. Yearings, lOa2O; 2 ysags
old, l4a29: years old, 24a4O
swine-Wostern fat, live, at OA61- 10. North
crn dressed hogs 7kc.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots, 81 so, OOa4 10 each
extra, 50a5 co.; or from ~ TO &C per h. year
lngsO aOc per Id. Spring Lambs sac 3-lc per h.
Veal Calves, 2ka7c per 10.
Country Hides heavy Gita7c per H., light GAG lac
per lb Country Taluw 4a4 i.2c. Pelts (shcared) Is
a25c each. Calf skins, l0l1lc per ID.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

-Frtnk P!mpton left on TuosdA for Syr-
acu-c, n. Y. to work in q music stoi-.
Mrs. Mortified, whose funeral was large
~ attended at the Methodist church Tuesday
afternoon, wes among tho oldest members,
and will be sadly missed She was lady of
refinement and true Christian IIor son,
John H., asriyod from Dakota OF Monday
uyoninp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

Water is getting scarce.

= WGIVI Is BtIIIHB HUaIUe.
Some are quito sick, and no wonder with
tho thermometer 1000 in the shade.
"A substantial-looking flag was thrown to
the breeze on Saturday last with tho two sub
stantiGl-looking names of Blaine and Logan
thereon, the names having boon presented
by our substantial townBmRn o. Il. Garfield.
sabbath school concert ne1t SUNDAY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

"A plot to Rssassnate tho president and
leaders of the Mexican republic was discover
ed last Friday and the plottors arrested.
-HRnlan, the oarsman, has lost the title of
champion, having been beRton by Beach in
Australia last Saturday.
Henry Willard is about to take up his por-
manent residence in Berlin. He sailed with
his family on Wednesday.
"A disease having marked symptoms of
cholera has appeared at Oantri, la. The To-
cal physicians pronounce 1t gray fluX." One
fourth of the 32 cases reported were fatal.
WIN. H. Vanderbilt has sold the famous
mare, Maud s., to Robert Bonner, who will
retire her from the turf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22
EaAt Jamaica.

Tho officers of the Jamaica w. @. T. U.
arc as follows President, Mrs. David Ed
dy vice presidents, Mrs. A. M. Butler Mrs.
Lucy Kellogg recording secretary, Mrs. f.
W. Perry; corresponding secretary, Miss Rose
Howe; superintendent of literature, Mrs. A.
NJ. Butler; superintendent of Sunday school
work, Mrs. j. Q. Robinson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22
Greon River.

Tho ladies aid society will meet with Mrs.
Luke Townsey next Thursday afternoon.
As frankie, the youngest son Of Henry
Stowe, IL lad Of Is, was working on bench
saw last week Thursday, he cut throo fingers
OF his loft hand so badly that two of them -
the ring finger and littlo fnger-had to be
amputated. DIR. Hicks dressed the wound,
and it is now doing well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

Our school hes just closed a very success
full short term under tho tuition of Geo. Wy
man.
Dan. NJ. Cobb of this place and Edwin
E. Robbins of South Londonderry have ox.
changed farms they will move soon.
IL. }. Stewart is just homo from bust
ness trip to Massachusetts +.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-08-22

There was oorn-roast near the covered
bridge Wednesday evening.
"A big load of picnickers enjoyed, Wodnos-
day afternoon at Luther Whitcombs.
AT its meeting last evening the agricultu-
raj society decided to hold fair Sept %.