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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-22

pleasure trip. Chauncey Oushman accom-.
panies him as far as New York, where he
goes for a short visit.
o. o. Ware and family have been visit
ing in Bratteboro few days this week
There are several new cases of scarlet
fever. All are reported az doing nicely.
Harry, a three year. old son Of Timothy
Bellows, died very suddenly Tuesday. The
little fellow had been sick for some time but
had not been considered dangerously IN and
was thought to be improving. The cause of
his death is unknown.
The sugar festival Of the Congregational
society which was to have been held last
Wednesday evening, was given up as there
was so much else going on this wook. The
ladies OF tho society will furnish 10 cent
supper next Wednesday evening. Baked
beans and other edibles will be furnished
-Alonzo Bugbee il home from his soiourn
in New York and Boston.
Park Swift was in town tho first Of the
week.
The warrant for the annual March meet
ing is out. 1t contains several articles that
merit the careful consideration Of the voters.
Some Of the farmers are making prepar-
atoms for sugaring, but the latest indications
are that it won't come Just yet
The great seighride to Jacksonville came
OF on Thursday and was grand success 1t
was participated in by 1ij couples from this
place and West Dover, the long procession
being headed by a four-in-hand team Of hand
some grays from James Flagg's livery at
North Adams, which carried the Wilmington
oornot band discoursing fine music. The
teams were decorated with flags and present
ed fine appearance in line. The popular
hotel of Landlord Wilcox at Jacksonville was
tho objective point where ample entertain
ment was furnished. A large number of the
sleighridors joined in a dance in the evening
and number of the Jacksonville people also
joined in the festivities, Music was furnish
cd by Burnett Il Higgins's band of Bratte-
boro. The day was delightful, and every
thing passed of happily. The arrangements
reflected much credit on p. G.. Wilder of the
Vermont House who had them in charge.
We think it safe to set this sleighride down
as the largest one that has ever been seen in
Vermont
Our Jacksonville correspondent writes :
The line Of teams extending about one mile
reached Jacksonville at 10.45. The long line
entered Main street at Stetson's block, pass
ing down TO j. @. Chase's residence, former
ly known as the lower hotel, then return
ing to the Glen House, tho band dscoursing
the finest music. Landlord Wilcox, who is
always prepared for any emergency, furnish
ed tables richly laden with the best of fare,
the company dining at midday and taking
supper at 10 p. NJ. We challenge any town
in the state to beat this record or report IL
they have done 80. Who will speak ?"
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aonth Londonderry.

Rev. w. II. Davenport preached in the
Methodist pulpit last Sunday His sermons
were highly spoken Of.
-Wo expect to have printing Office in our
place in about two weeks then we shall get
the news fresh and good
Quarterly meeting in the Methodist church
next Sunday evening preaching by the pre-
siding elder. Morning services as usual, at
which time the pastor will preach on the sub
iect Of missions.
N. E. Hart arrived home from his west
ern trip last Tuesday evening. He is looking
as hale and harty as ever.
Unless more funds are raised our singing
school is closed. A large number have at
tended every session and the scholars appear
to have advanced in their knowledge of sing
ing.
H p Chase opened his store last Mon
day morning, adopting the ready pay system.
We sincerely hope that it will be permanent
arrangement, and that the people will adopt
that plan wherever doing business.
George g. Smith will sell at auction dry
goods, etc, in the town hall next Saturday
evening. That is the place to get goods at
your own price.
Plenty of water now for the lumbermen
to run their saws.
Good sleighing yet.
Rev. T. Mackey has been to Mechanics
vile TO assist in revival work this week.
C. II. Walker goes to Putney into the
store of G.. l.. Pierce.
%. A. Tanner of Jamaica will lecture Mt
the town hall next Friday evening on "a
Modern Citizen"
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F. NJ. Lewis has sold the brick part of
the Hicks blacksmith shop to VIM. Willard *
Son for $l1OO.
The Universaliat ladies realized about $50
from their sociable last week Wednesday eve
ming.
Mrs. Lorinda Tibbetts fell on the ice last
Wednesday evening and dislocated her Shout
der
Rev. L. Harlow, pastor of the Congrega'
tonal church, has rendered his resignation,
to take effect May LIST.
Mr. Marietta has arrived with another
carload of western horses, which are on sale
at Hendricks stable.
Mrs. Caroline (Harding) Parker, wife of
J. Kittredge Parker, whose death is noted in
the obituary list, was a woman highly respect
ed by Il large circle of acquaintance for her
many excellent qualities. For several years
she has been a great sufferer from heart dis
case and nervous prostration. She will be
missed as a devoted wife and friend to all.
Mrs. Parker was reared in the Methodist be-
lief in her last years she was very liberal in
her religious views, and confirmed in the phil
osophy Of spiritual communion. The funeral,
at the house. was largely attended, Rev. Mr..
Knight of the Methodist church officiating.
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NeWfane.

The Fayetteville dramatic club presented
@. w. IIenry's DRAMA Darkness and Day
light" at Union hall on tho 18th and 18th
The success of the play was complete, Mr.
Henry's troupe and our amateurs working in
such perfect harmony Gs to bring out the
full merits of one of the most enlivoning and
stirring dramas that has ever been prese nted
on our stage. The effect of the new and
beautiful scenery, designed and painted by
Mr. Henry was indeed marvel to the audi
ence, who had only looked for ordinary effects
and found themselves treated to scenes equal
to the best. We can heartily commend Mr..
Henry to the public, both as a Snowman and
scene painter.
Underwood & Co.'s mill shut down Mon
day for broken dam.
The affairs Of the cooperative store, the
stage painting at the hail. the sudden and un-
expected marriage and departure on their
wedding tour on Monday of the Rev. Geo.
Lawrence and Mrs. Lang, with the reported
woougs of venerable doctor, all combined
have furnished royal dish for the kings and
queens of gossip, but still they call for more.
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IGINIX, FARMER, FRIDAY

tho depositors but il that figure Is reached IL
will be more than the depositors expect
Tho Congregational church ut wiuooski
has locked out Rov. II. Newman Wright for
being too attentive to girls. Wright has a
wife and five children, and has been an Epis-
oopal, Methodist and Congregational minis
ter
Howard & Leavitt, Crnftsbury merchants,
have failed for $40 600; nominal assets $4,000
Israel Eddy of Starksboro foil from a
ladder last week and received injuries from
which he died
The late ox-Lieut-Gov. A. b. Gardeners
house at Bennington Centre was burned
Wednesday morning with his library, CORES
pondence and plate loss $685. 600, Insurance
small. The house was unocoupied, Mrs
Gardner living at bennington village for the
winter. Inoendarism ia suspected.
"A runaway horse overlook the Hines
burg stage last Friday and loaped into It, bad
ly injuring Mrs. T, A. Wheelock of Burling-
ton. The horse went clean over the passen-
gers on the back seat, who we're badly scared,
but not hurt.
The stockholders Of the Howe scale COM
pany have voted to fund the general indebt-
edness, and to thus strengthen the condition
of the company's finances.
OF the 81 persons who died in Mechan-
icsvillo last year twelve were over 20 years Of
age.
Henry Mccormick of Rutland, aged 2G,
brakeman on the Schenectady freight, was
instantly killed by the cars near Fairhayen
Sunday night
Manchester has a population of only
1929, but she supports eight lawyers, FIVE
physicians, FIVE churches, four hotels, two
national banks and weekly newspaper.
Memorial services were held for DIR. II.
O. Bartlett, who was drowned on the City Of
Columbus at the Congregational church in
Lyndon last Sunday afternoon.
The Burlington Hebrews have organized
a synagogue.
Homer E. Reynolds of Milton will prob
ably be a cripple for life because, while hunt
ing mouse, he struck one of his knees on q
nail.
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Rernnrdston. Mnas.

Il. A. Slate is quite sick with eryspeas.
Miss Emma Cartwright las closed her
school in the Griswold district and returned
to her home in Nantucket.
e. S. Hulburt Il Co. now employ fifteen
hands and are running on full time.
When DIR. o. A. Wheeler returned from
the legislature last Friday night he found his
house filled with friends, who spent most
enjoyable evening with him.
II c. Martin was away last week on a
lecturing tour.
Mrs VIM. Clogston of Springfield has
been visiting her son, H. w. Clogston.
Presiding Elder Fellows was Mt the Meth
odst church Tuesday evening.
The citizens band of Greenfield, assist
cd by the six S" club, gave a concert at the
New England House Wednesday evening, fol
lowed by social dance
r.. L. Crowell exhibited his magic Ian
tern at Legion Wednesday evening.
The Congregational society gave a liter
airy entertainment followed by fish and
clam chowder supper, in the town hall Thurs
day evening.
N. S. Cutler has engaged Frank Lie Perl
to carry on his place this season.
The check list has been posted in season
this time.
-Dht Leonard ana the refers IhLnlly set
tied difficulty Mt Greenfield, Tuesday.
Mr.. Geo. L. Poulter, the Franklin coun-
! ty agent for the Estey organ, has sold IS in
struments since Oct. /.
The county commissioners are being pc
titioned for "a new road to Greenfield, run
ming about half way between the stage aud
| back roads.
The cantata of 1.-THE Forest Jubilee Sing.
ers' and the drama, 'Above the Clouds will
be presented in the town hall next Tuesday
evening by the Institute students.
The school in district No. =, taught by
Miss Edith Cartwright, closed a most success
full term Friday afternoon. Much credit is
due the teacher and it is hoped she may be
retained for the spring term.
--Alvsh Kimplin has closed his engage
ment with the rest of the family and left
town.
Geo. T. Swasey of Wahpeton, Dakota
is spending n few days as the guest of DR.
| Chas BOwker
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-22

The ladies' benevolent society met on
the nth inst. and reorganized for the year,
reGlecting Mrs. Brooks as president, which Of
flee she has filed very efficiently for several
years. Mrs. Samuel Morse was elected vice
president and Mrs Mason Ingram secretary
and treasurer.
Mrs. N. b. Perry and daughter Nellie
are at home from their western visits.
Mrs. Reese and son of Troy, N. Y, are
visiting at Mason Iugram's.
The singing school in this place closes
this evening, the ladies' society furnishing an
oyster supper on the occasion.
Frank Ingram, one of our Pondville boys,
and son of Mason Ingram has lately pur-
chased and is now running quite an extern
Give pie business in Kansas City, Mo. NJ.
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Total amount. ...............

NNNe@
or home insurance companies, the National
Life of Montpelier has paid $2432. p and the
Union Mutual of Montpelier $l4l.GG.
These figures aggregate S8l0G "a, and rep
resent the revenue thus far derived from tax
alton OF home and foreign insurance compa-
MES. The taxes thus far paid as indicated
above aggregate $40, 74s.2S.
1t is estimated that at least $4,000 more will
be realized to the state from taxes assessed on
the business of the remaining home and for
eign insurance companies, the limit Of time
fixed for the payment thereof being Feb 90
Heretofore foreign insurance companies do
ing business in the state paid annually an av-
erage amount of $4,000 in the form of licens-
es. The probable revenue from these foreign
companies under the new law will be $500,
an increase OF $4,000.
The following foreign insurance companies
have yet to pay their taxes Imperial Fire
of New York, Lancashire of Worcester, La
Confance of France, London and Provincial,
Lorllard of New York. Liverpool, London
and Globe, Etna of Hartford British Ameri-
ca of Toronto, City of London Fire, CONNER
cial Union of London, Continental Of New
York, First National of Worcester, German
American of New York, Insurance Company
of Pennsylvania, North British and Mercan-
tile, National Fire of Hartford, Phoenix of
London, Standard Fire of New York, Star of
New York, and Union Insurance of New York.
The National Life insurance company of
Montpelier and the Union Mutual of Montpe-
lier have paid their taxes, as already stated.
The Vermont Life of Burlington, New Eng
land Fire of Rutland, Vermont Mutual Fire
of Montpelier, Farmers Mutual Fire of Mont
pelier NOW defunot), Vermont Accident Asso-
citation of Rutland (in process of dissolution)
and two fire insurance companies under the
management of the Patrons of Husbandry are
the other companies chartered by the state
that have not yet made their returns to the
| tax commissioner
The indications are that the amount OF tax
es to be paid this month will aggregate $l00,
| 600, making the total revenue for the yea
| SIG, 900 in round numbers. The estimated
increase for the second six months is based OF
the annual tax assessed against insurance com
| panies now due and also on increased earning
of the railroads and the consequent swelling
| of their assessments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-22

9th year Of his age. He was nearly life.
long resident Of the town, much respected
citizen and tho last of three VIM brothers
belonging to one of those stalwsrt families
Characteristic Of former times. He was char.
acterized by kindness in domestic relations,
sympathy for the suffering and readiness
TO meet tho wants OF the needy. The be.
rcayod family have the sympathy OF the com.
munity and are very grateful for the many
kindnesses shown by neighbors during the
long illness of the deceased
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jamaica.

This is tho fourth week Judge Wheeler
has been absent holding court in New York.
The dramatic club presented the "Ticket-
of.Leave Man" to fair audience at opera hall
Wednesday evening. The play was rendered
to the satisfaction of the audience, which, had
the weather been favorable, would have filled
the hall.
Milton Allen had a slight paralytic shock
Monday morning, but recovered from it suffi-
GENTLY to take part in tho play Wednesday
ovauiuu.
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HInsdaIe.N.H.

The Universalist society held their an
nual fair and festival Wednesday evening.
E. Stoddard has sold his house on West
High street to w. ID. Whitaker.
-Jamos Archibald has moved into his
house which he bought of Geo. Curtis on
Higgins street.
j. II. Henry will commence building J.
NJ. Shaws house on Mortified street next
week.
F. E. Wellington has bought out Towns
meal and grain store, and is doing a good
business.
We have had IS inches of snow up to
the present time and expect about "a more.
p.
R. A. Donelson has bought the Cass farm
in Winchester aud moved on to it.
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--Unolo Tyler Wait is quite sick with pneu
monia.
We have looked in vain for the West
Wardsboro sleighride that was to pass through
hero en- route for Jamaica to take dinner.
In the lawsuit of e. d. Plimpton Us. O.
b. Lamson, to recover a mechanics lien oil
about $50, which was tried at the hotel Oh
Wednesday, the jury disagreed. j. q. Eddy
for plaintiff Waterman for defendant.
The Jamaica dramatic club will presen
the popular temperance drama, Ten Night
in Bar Room, at the Congregati onal churel
next Tuesday evening. Give them full
bOuge
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From the Journals City Article, 19th.l
The butter market continues dull 25 to 2Sc. baing
the price asked for good to choice summer and fall
made butter. Fancy freshmade creamery commands
35 to &c. in small lots If trade does not start up be-
fore the end of this month, interesting developments
may be expected. As matters stand at present, the
chances are decidedly in favor of lower prices.
The cheese market is firm, with good demand aud
stocks cleaned up close at IAN to 15c. per pound.
The egg market has weakened and most sales here
yesterday at % to soc. Receipts light how
ever, and there is surplus here, that cold snap
would probably force prices up again.
Beans participate in the slow trade for most kinds
Of country produce, but prices are steady. Choice
hand-pcked pea command 49, and choice Mediums 81 rs
in large lots; Yellow Eyes, 1925 TO 49, 35, with some
small sales at 10 to 15o. higher.
Potatoes continue plenty, and the highest price
ed this week for the very best is lSc per bushe while
good stock sold at the roads for 45o. per bushel.
Green apples are firm, and small lots command 81 25
to $3.50 per barrel but So rs TO 81 is full range for
large lots Dried apples to 10c eyaporated Is to Ice
Most sales Of hay range from $13 to 49, with fOw
sales at SIC, in loads. Rye straw S13 to $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-22

-Townshend division S. of t., with the
aid of the young people of the village, are
preparing drama, Tho Woman of the
World" which they will present about the
first of March.
Mrs. Kenyon has engaged convenient
GoOms for her select school, and large num-
der OF students are intending to attend. A
majority of the applicants arc teachers, to
whom she offers such inducements in normal
instruction as can be found no where else in
the couaty.
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DEATHS.

In Hinsdale, N H., Feb. 10, Mrs. Ann Estey, n.
In Bellows Falls Fob19, Lieut. Chas I. obrook, 49,
In Chester, Feb. 10, Mrs. Eliza spaGOrd, 60.
III Athens. Feb. l, Emma O. Sherwiu, 80.
In Grafton, Feb. 3, Mrs Mercy A. Davis.
In Coleraine, Mass, Jan. Z, Lorenzo, aged l year
jan. 81, AlonzO, aged grandchildren Of Herbert and
Hattie worden and grandchildren Of Marcus Worden
OF Guilford.
In Chesterfield, " H., Feb. l5 George Goodrich, 90
In Putney, Feb 12 Caroline, wife Of J. Kittredg'
Parker S. Mass. papers please copy
In Wilmington, Feb. 10, Harry H., son Of Tinothl
and Sophronia Bellows, aged years.
In Jacksonville, Feb. IA, Samuel VIM, GO years,
mos. Mass. papers please copy.
In Hopedae, Mass, Feb Is, Mrs. Lila +. Draper
wife Of Gen. VIM. f. Draper, 80. native OF Brat
tleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-22

wish to extend my sincere and heartfelt thanks to
the many friends and neighbors who 50 kindly minis
tered to and cared for my wife during her last long
painful illness; also for their tender sympathy toward
IN my great affection. That the Father Of all mer-
Giles may richly reward them aud raise up as willing
friends in their time Of trouble as they have proved
J.R. PARKER.
Putncy, Feb IS 1884.
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MarrianfS.

In Brattleboro, Feb. 20, by Rev. Z. W. Whitney, Ed.
gar T. Taylor Of Dummerston to Nellie Z. willard Of
West Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro, Feb. Goth, by Rev. Z. W. whitney,
Fred f. Newton to Ida L. Rose, both of Bratteboro.
In Fitchburg Mass, by Rev. W, j. Pomfret, Rev.
Geo. W. Lawrence, pastor Of Nswflno Congl church
formerly OF Lynn Mass to Mrs. Weie J.. Lang Of \.
In westmorcand, n. H., Feb. G. by Rev. Roswell
Foster, Fred f. Cole to Adele L. Proctor, both Of W.
In walpoe, " H., Feb. IS, Herbert Chaplin Of Bel
lows Falls to Lizzie brisbane Of W.
In Bellows Falls, Feb. 9, by Rev. W. II. Roberts, IL
mer T. Horton Of Chester to Nellie II. Lowe OF u. +.
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THE CORPORATION TAN LAW

THE RETURNS FOR THE SECOND SIX MONTHS
INDICATIONS OF A TOTAL REVENUE FOR THE
FIRST YEAR OF ABOUT ONE HUNDRED AND
sEvENTY-FIvE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
GForbes's Letter to the Boston Journall
Through the courtesy of Hon. VIM. p. Dill
bingham, commissioner of state taxes, and
State Treasurer Dubois l am enabled to give
some interesting facts and figures concerning
the returns made and taxes paid by the vari-
Gus corporations assessed under the law to
provide q revenue for the payment of state
expenses. The second semi-annual period for
which the taxes are assessed ended Dec. 80,
and the time for the payment thereof expires
Feb. 20
The returns for the first six months of 1888
were somewhat disappointing, the revenue de-
rived from the savings banks and trust COM
panies, and the railroad, express, telegraph,
telephone, steamboat and car companies
amounting to only SIC, 600 in round numbers.
The indications, based on the returns thus far
received from the various corporations, are
more encouraging for the second six months,
and the prospect is good for revenue of at
least 800, 600, including the amount of the
tax assessed annually against home aud foreign
insurance companies.
The following is a list Of miscellaneous cor
porations that have paid the taxes assessed
against them for the six months ending Dec.
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R..oIu,,o,. oSs,mpa,h,.

WHEREAS, In the dspensation Of Providence our
circle has been again visited by that fell destroyer,
Death and another Of number has been called to
the higher life; be It therefore
Eesoirsd, That in the sudden death Of our late
Brother John +. Tyler, Dennis Lodge Daughters Of
Rebekah l. o. o. F., desire to extend to our beloved
sister his widow, sincere sympathy in her severe
affection.
Rssoired That copy Of these resolutions be trans
mitted TO our mourning sister, with the assurance Of
whatever comfort and aid may be possible for us to
give as Daughters Of Rebekah.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-22
PROBABLY NEVER

In the history of proprietary medicines has
any article met success at home equal to that
which has been poured upon HOOPS sARsA-
PARILLA. Why such has been the success
Of this article, that nearly every family in
whole neighborhoods have been taking 1t 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, 1884-02-22
LooL Ont for Your Iead.

No matter what parts 1t may finally AFFECT, cAtarrh
always starts in the head, and belongs to the head
There is mystery about the origin OF this diretul
disease. 1t begins In a neglected cold One OF tho
kind that Is "sure to get better in q few days,
Thousands Of victims know how 1t is by sad expert
enee. Elys Cream Balm cures colds In the head aud
catarrh in ali its stages. Not snun nor liquid APP
PHI cd with the finger to the nostrils.
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Auction Sale of Unclaimed Freight.
Farm to Lease or for Sale.

will lease or sell below cost for part cash and part
credit the 'Maplewoodn or "Cutts" farm, situated
three miles north of BratebOro village and contain
ing 40 acres of valuable land On the farm are
large double house and large barn with 20 stalls for
cattle aud three stalls for horses extensive sugar
orchard with suRar-house full of wood and contain
ing evaporator sap CATERERS, 400 buckets, etc, ell
ready for immediate use. The barn contains large
quantity Of hrst-class hay, part or all OF which the
purchaser or lessee may buy low No better farm can
be found for raising grain hay 1t is In high cult
walton, aud has about eight broken ready for
j. n. BALEsTIER.
Brattleboro, Feb. 8, 1884. Off
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West WardsI,OrO.

A social gathering of the members of the
Baptist church and society met at the vestry
on Wednesday evening, the 18th. They did
not come empty handed, but brought for
their pastor, Rev. II. NJ. Hopkinson, cash
and useful articles which with other presents
lately received amounts 10 nearly $40.