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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

j. L. Martin sold the Peabody House,
last week, TO jerome Converse OF East Wall.
ingford-a man of prominence there-store
keeper and late postmaster. The sale was
subj oct to the lease OF the house TO Landlord
Reed, which expires next April. At that
time Mr.. Converse expects to take possession
The price paid is understood to have been
not far from $1,000
MIR. Converse is putting on an addition
Of 10 feet to the hotel barn and making
many improvements about the premises.
The Methodist society will hold q har-
vest supper in the town hall on Friday even
ing next, the proceeds to go toward the pas
tors salary.
Rev. Mr.. Wight aad his wife have been
attending the American Mission Board in
Boston and will go from there to Rhode
Island to visit friends. He is not expected
to return TO his lRbors until next week.
Henry Chase and family are taking a
carriage ride through Windham county and
Cheshire county, N. H., visiting several
friends during their absence.
Herbert Yearley has sold his right of
lease of the farm recently purchased by Mr..
Hulett and has moved into the village
Miss Clara Wall opened a millinery shop
on Wednesday, Oct. 18th, and displays a
very fine lot of goods which cannot fail to
please the ladies Of this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

Mr. and Mrs Holbrook much happiness in
their pleasant home, and the aged couple add.
ed years Of peace and comfort.
Fred W. Chase, a young and enterprisino
farmer who last winter moved from this town
10 Violet, Neb., writes thus In a letter 10 his
Grandfather, Dea L. A. Warren: THE peo.
rle OF Vermont who have never visited In the
West cannot realize the change II is 10 sten
from farm there 10 one in Nebraska. Tbere
titled Eve acres and thought l did we'll
lere have titled 60 acres, and have done NV
work alone and done Il well--just 10 times AZ
much, and have not worked any harder than
when was In Vermont. shall have nearly
$50 tons Of hay when l get through, and
think shall have 1900 bushels Of corn, have
kept n man with me most Of the time since I
commenced haying There are great many
looking for farms through here this fall. and
real estate agents say land Is worth from 10
10 10 per cent more than II was last spripg
We like here very much better than we ex-
pected to the first season. We are, I think
in very nice neighborhood our neiQbbors
are mostly straightforward, upright citizens.
A large portion Of them are members of some
church, and seem to attend the house Of wor-
ship very regularly" Their many friends In
this section will be glad to learn from these
extracts OF the success and happiness of Mr..
Chase and family In their new Western home
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
nearby NIassAohusssss Notes.

CATTLE DISEASE AT oREKEFIELD
"A strange and fatal disease having brok-
an ont among the cattle Of Charles Parsons
at the Rogers farm on the meadows, the
Masaaohuselts board of cattle commissioners
were called there for an investigation on
Tuesday. The commissioners agree with
DIR. Gardner, the veterinarian, that the dis
ease Is ''black leg" or anthrax fever, which
Ia very similar TO the Texas cattle fever, and
think the cases are sporadic, brought on.
probably by the condition OF the soil, which
Is quite swampy, and accelerated by the fact
that the cattle were quite fat and have been
fed high. The board order the cattle which
have been exposed to be isolated and the
premises thoroughly dsinfeoted. Mr.. Par
sons's barns are among the best in town and
the cattle have undoubtedly had the best
care. This is the first case of "black leg
that the board have known OF In the state
since 1874, when there was case In Eyre
mont. The animals which died, four in
number, we're taken suddenly lame in one Of
the hind legs, aud within 4S hours ia each
case the animal died In great agony. The
flesh Of the affected leg, and nearly all that
side OF the body was found, on removing
the hide, 10 De black and blue and looking as
though il had been pounded severely, the
blood settling in big blotchea.
Henry Walker, IA years old, was found
dead In some woods at Williamstown, Mass (,
Tuesday with bullet hole through his
head. The re volyer used was found at his
side. Walker was bright boy, but wild.
He was an orphan and lived with bis grand
father. from whom he stole $1,000 q few
months ago, but was caught and the money
reclaimed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
Market Reports.

BOSTON, Oct 20.-Fine grades Of butter are still
advancing, being 1c pound higher than last week.
We quotes creamery 25a26c; dairy 23a25c. Cheese is
firm at lOa1ic. The new crop Of beans ia slow in
coming forward and light receipts make prices Arm
er, but there has been no advance in prices. Some
Vermont extra pea and yellow eyes bring 81 rs bu.
but common grades sell at 81 65A1 10. Fresh eggs
are selling at 23a2Ic and though well sold up are not
likely TO go higher at present. Prices Of apples and
potatoes are unchanged. Domestic woods continue
In steady demand at previous quotations.
NEW YORK, Oct 20. Flour-Superhne Western
and State, 3.0OaS75; extra do, 965a5b0 patent Mir
nesotA, 6.00a5.90. WheAt-No. 2winterred 97c; MOL,
white, 96c. Rye, 57a6lo. Barley, Sic. Corn,
No. 2, 6lA52c; No. white, 50a50Hc. oats-No. 2
Season; do. white, sla4o Butter firm. State,
CHICAGO, Oct. 20 Flour firm; winter wheats
81 75ab 00 spring wheats 50 70a4 CO., patents q 75a
IS IS. Wheat-No. Chicago spring, 90c; No 2
winter red 92a93. Corn, lSa4sNc. Oats, 25a26c Rye
60c. Barley, CSC.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
south Newfana.

Mrs. D. o. Stratton is quite i'll, also Mr..
Jeduthan Cheney. Both are attended by
Dr. White of Williamsville.
Mr.. ]. w. Dexter is having the blinds
and outside of his house painted. VIM. Haz-
elton does the job.
Nearly 100 men gathered on the "Ad-
ans hill' last Tuesday for bear hunt, as Mr..
S. Adams has had one or more sheep killed,
evidently the work of bruin but it was all
hunt and the bear lives to be hunted again
some other day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
a.ruarassOn, mass.
"A number took advantage of the De Wolf eI'ur-

"A number took advantage OF the DC won eAour-
sion TO Boston this week. ra
u. II, Gould is on a business trip to Boston.
There will be harvest concert n the CongregA-
tlonallst church next sunday evening" r.
--Mrs Sarah Smith sold her goods at suction ffl-
day and starts west with her son next week
The dramatic club Intend to present ths Hidden
Hand" the hrst Of next month.
Miss Hattie Gaylord formerly Of this town, has
been awarded one OF the seney prizes AZ wesleyan
University for high standing.
Thanks 10 our new postmaster, we no" nave q set
Of scales In the post-oihee.
The OonRreRationAlista surprised their organisl,
Mrs' hi l. Field Thursday evening and left with her
bible and purse OF money.
THE ladies' reading club win discuss BayArd Iay-
lor Al Mrs. Paul Aliens Saturday evening.
Ths funerni Of Herbert Aldrch, who was killed
by falling from the roof OF the French Catholic church
10 North Adams, was largely attended IN tue Consre-
gAtionalift church sunday Afternoon
A wedding on South street lie the social event for
next Tuesday morning
Mrs. J. Day aud Rev. 8. Barber are recovering
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

Martin Gleason and wife are Waiting IN
Springfield, Mass. :"
Ellis Wilder is building a now horse barn.
Mira Q; q. Gale left here Thursday for
hutlsnd with the intention Of joining her
husband In Colorado next spring.
There was a harvest festival in the
church last Friday evening; the proceeds re.
slized were $lS, to apply on repairing the
The O. B. Lamson saw-mill engine.
winch was recently sold at auction, was re.
moved to Brattleboro Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

"A special town meeting was held last
week Thursday to see il the town would eI.
empt from taxation for Ave years the Stoyell
manufacturing company, and it was voted al
most unanimously to do 1t.
The Universalist Sunday school will give
a concert at the town hall next Sunday even
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. N. e. Priest go 10 Florida
next week to spend the winter. W.
-Ohas Booth has bought the Gone place
of A. b. Hewett.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

Not so ''choice bit for Newfane readers
as that selected in last weeks Phoenix, but
ecclesiastical, migratory and slightly philo-
sophical A bequest of $1,000 to the Con.
gregstional church and 5000 to the Sunday
school by the late James Lyman is said to
be the first instance of legacy to our viii
lage church. Chester Rand has gone to
Orange, Mass, to reside with a son.-Mrs.
Sawyer returns to Wyoming.
Our Delawarian youth thus pstitioneth /;
LESS Democratic prosperity and more postal
cards " NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

e; Wellman has bought the John Walk
81 lot' in the southwest part OF the town, and
mas the foundation ready to build house on
There was a surprise party at P. p. Chil-
ootts on the 18th inst, the entertainment
consisting OF games, dancing, etc. Some 40
persons peartook Of a bountiful supper, and all
had an enjoyable time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
Wess TOwnshend.

Three milliners are stopping here at
once and the ladies' ought to be happy.
We are all glad TO note that Sidney Gar
fields child is improving.
The death of Katie Howe on the 10TH
inst. was quite unexpected The funeral on
Sunday was largely attended and unusual
sympathy was manifested. The floral deco
rations were fine, and too much cannot be
said for those who 80 kindly assisted, Tor
which Mr.. and Mira A. +. Howe are very
grateful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

-Thos f. johnson has sold bis place IN
the village TO James A. Perry. Who intends 70
occupy it soon, using pleasant room Tor the
post office.
M. M. Shine Is repairing his bugdipgs,
making them neat and comfortable. we saw
Burbank Seeding potato last week. rAiseo
by Mr.. Shine, that weighed n lbs.
brown a. Adams have begun cutting theh
hardwood lumber into chair stock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
WIIlinn.r,II..

Mrs. H. A. Jones has new milIipe1v
goods for the season.
Tuesday evening several more Joined the
temperance society here. .,.f II
Eight coons were killed few days ago
on Deer hill" by H. White and others.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Shipmsn have returned
from three weeks visit in New York state
"A heavy rain fell Wednesday, raising the
streams.
The jelly works at Brooks's mill, between
Pondville and Williamsville, are in full oper-
alton by Messrs. Leonard & Boyle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

One important result of the Ohio election
was the adoption OF a constitutional amend
ment changing the time of the state election
from October to November. Ohio was the
last of the October states, and the change
will do away with the unhealthy excitement
which always attended these state elections in
presidential years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

-Windham County Pomona grange will
hold it's next regular meeting with West Riv-
or grange in Townshend Oct. 10Th at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. A full attendance Of ell the
order Is desired. Dinner on the basket pic
mic plan, the Townshend grange furnishing
tea and coffee. Meeting in the afternoon
public and all farmers and their families are
especially invited to be present. PER Con-.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
81. AIbans Butter Market.
ST. ALBANs, Oct. 20, 1885.
General price 20a2lc. per Id. selections 22a25c.

Waterfowl UnIOn Live stock Market.
Market Beef-A few choice, 80 90 extra IS OOas so
hrst quality 7OOa75O second quality 0Oa6 so third
quality, 00a4 so.
IN. B.-ohoice includes nothing but stabilized 1lOC
to 1400 h. bullocks Extra and FIRST quality include
the best fat Second and third quality include
oxen and two and three year old steers.l
Store Cattle-Working oxen, per pair, from 500 &c
225. Mich Cows and Calves, 25, 4SAls. Fancy COVE
s0as0. Yearlings IOA2O; years old, l4a3O; years
old, 2la42.
swtne-western fat, live, at 4al 1-4c Id. North
ern dressed hogs, SC.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots, 81 90, OOas 50 each
extra, 0Oa4 so; or from az to Bi-4c per ID.
VealCAlyes, 2ka6hc per 10.
CountrgHides OK aTe per ID. Country Talow, 3 IL
ASc. Pelts 6Oas0c each. Calf Skins, 1Oal1c per 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

Another Great Cure by DIR. Gage.
Mr.. EDITOR: l wish to make known the wonderful
cure Dr. Gage has wrought upon my wife. She had
long been Frustrated by complication Of diseases,
involving the liver, stomach, heart and nervous sys
tenn Other doctors had failed to reach her case. DR..
Gage prescribed and sent remedies without seeing
her. She now attends to her household duties. All
are amazed at her recovery. JACKSON BARRKTT,
- Hinsdale, N. II.
Miss Adde Cooper, Keene, had nearly lost her sight
by scroiulous ophthalmia can now read hne print.
Edmund Brown, Keene, N. H.-Chid had spinal
disease; could not walk; nearly blind with scrOfua.
Cured, aud can now run aud play.
Alice Titus, Westchester N. H. scrofula In eyes; 10
weeks in dark room. Cured.
Oliver Persn, Concord, n. H.-wife cured Of ova-
rian difficulty and general female weakness.
Mary Smith, East Candia, N. H., dropsy aud ova-
rian tumor large as persons head. Cured,
I IsAae Butterck, londonderry, N. H-Wife cured
OF scrofua and son Of deafness and eatarrh.
A. l.. Celey, West AndoVer, N. H., makes oath; my
wife had been given up with consumption radically
cured.n
O. O. Hall, Bosoawen, N. H., cancer on lip; cured.
Miss N. J. barnett walpole, N H., cured Of deaf
ness aud oatarrh.
Amos Young, Derry Depot, N. H., catarrh aud scro-
fulA; hole eaten through roof Of mouth. Cured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

Albert Z. Bowen has purchased Orrin
Lynde's share in the mills ct the South vii
lage.
Mrs. Fisk has rented her dwelling house
to Mr.. Stewart, the lawyer.
The foundation for the depot is being
laid opposite the saw mill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

WEST DUMMERsroH, W., March 10, 'S5.
got instant relief from using Thorns
PILE OINTMENT. Been troubled with
Piles for over year. Have employed ply
sicians and tried almost every known rem
edy without help. l cheerfully recon-
mend Thorn's OINTMENT to every one
who Is troubled with this complaint.
ALBERT W. STIoKSEY.
Be sure and get the genuine prepar-
eddy f.r-
LIB. THORN,
Pharmacist, l19 Main-st.,
Brattleboro, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
NOmmIssIOHRIls' NOTIOR.
ESTATE OF EBENRzER CARPENTER

EbIhIE OI EbENEhhh OAhfENIEA.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Marlbo-
Commissioners TO receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands Of ell persons against the es-
tate OF Ebenezer Carpenter, late Of Dover, In said
district deceased and all claims exhibited In Offset
thereto hereby give notice that will meet for the
purpose Aforesaid at the late residence Of said Carpen
on the 2fth day Of November next, from 10 O'Clock
until O'Clock p n, and that slx months from the Goth
day OF September 1895 Is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their claims to
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Dover this 2ist day OF October AID. 1885.
IS D.H.EAGER, Oommissioners'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
qNIX AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY OCTOBER 3D.

from injuries received from frightened horses last
week
Mr.. Prince Of the state board Of education will
address the citizens at the town hall next Monday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
Keene. NIB.
po,oma Grapre NTee,ing.

Elk. Mayor Horstio Colony was thrown
from his carriage while riding Sunday even
ing aud badly bruised about the head.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
Births.
Marrtantg.

In Brattleboro Oct. Goth, at the residence Of the
brides father by Rev. s. II. Lee Herbert y. Walker
to Mary L., daughter Of Edward Crosby.
In Hinsdale, N. H., Oct. 9, by Rev II. H. Hamilton,
Edward McGreRor Of Derry to Minnie Nutting Of H.
In Greenfield, Mass, Oct. IA, by Rev. ]. Shepard
son, Rev. L. F. shepardson TO Fannie A. Knight Of
West Wardsboro.
In weston, oct. 49, by Rev. NJ. Adams, Frederick A.
Spaulding Of Chester to Idell Abbott Of Weston,
In South Londonderry Oct. IS, by Rev. o. p. Full
Ter, John l.. Howard of Jamaica 10 Jennie Byard Of
Peru.
In wilmington, Oct. 20, by Rev W. N. Barber, H.
II. Winchester 10 Alice E. Ballou.
In Northheld, Mass, Oct. "a, by Rev. J. l. Marsh,
assisted by Rev. @. @. Wright, Waldo q. BeamaD Of
Boston and Mary p stearns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

NNE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE PLACES in
~ West Brattleboro. Good bHildinss; both run
ming and well water; nice gArden excellent fruit Of
HEAD. West Brattleboro. tffi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

We unite IN thanking our friends for the many
full gifts presented to the evening Of our 9Th an
niveFsary and the musicians for their very acceptable
Brattleboro. Oct. %, 1855. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
Lost or Stolen!

A ENGLISH RAT-TRRRIRR BUFF-coLORED
IA DOG, with a chain collar with pink cloth drawn
through the links, locked with . combination lock,
The finder will be rewarded on leaving said dog with
VIM. A: HALE, 80 Elliot IT. Lawrence water-cure),
BrattlebOrO, VI. l2i4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23
Hinsdale. n. H.

Our factories are running full time and
selling their goods as fast as they make them.
Butter is retailing at the store for 90 cts,
eggs % cts, potatoes 80 cts. Apples are
quite plenty at 81 per barrel. Pork is sell
ing by the whole hog at 6 cts. Our butch.
ers are buying some western beef. Chest.
nuts are not very plenty. The corn crop has
been good.
%. Shepardson and wife have been visit
ing friends in Vermont the past week. Also
Mr.. Andrew Pratt from Rockford, Ill.
NO INDICTMENT AGAINST MRS. HUNTER.
The case Of Mrs. Estelle Hunter, charged with
the murder OF her husband Charles u. Hunter, June
%, finally settled by the Cheshire county grand
jury at Keene yesterday. The grand jury did not
consider the evidence SUFFICIENT to hold Mrs Hunter
and failed to and an indictment against her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-23

A Gard ofTha.Ls.

Keene, Cheshire House, Tuesday, Nov, 3.
BrattleboTo, Brooks House, Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Hinsdale Hotel, Thursday, Noy. s, until noon.
The Penn's Grove record., 1885-09-12
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The population of the world is es-
timated at 400, 000, 900.
An inch of rain is counted loo tons
weight of water to the acre.
New York contains Al square miles
of territory and Chicago 30.
The title of count can now be
purchased in Spain for $3.50.
1t is affirmed that China viii declare
war if Russia nvades Corea.
The Romans never adopted long
hair, considering il effeminate.
The annual gold bullion product of
Georgia is estimated at 100000.
An asparagus diet is now recon-
mended for certain kidney diseases.
The olive crop of Italy is estimated
to be worth about 200, coo, 900 francs.
The Masons of Cleveland are erect
ing a temple at a cost Of 100000.
Norwegian beds are short and mar
row and double beds are unknown.
There are 10000 families in Lon
don, each Of which lives in one room.
The trade Of Thibet in musk
amounts to half a million dollars year
ly.
1t is said that such a thing as a
good looking Arab woma does not ex-
ist.
The free lunches served at New
York saloons cost about sll ,ODO, 1000 a
year
The Penn's Grove record., 1885-09-12
A SUMMER NIGHTS FANTASY.

NV cherished and most beautiful the sum-
mer night 40 full of dreams,
Is guidance to the ~prayerful thought that
seeks thee by the heavenly streams;
Exalted by the call Divine, how near thy
gracious presence seemsl
NV c~bildhood's ANGEL Best beloved Up
lifted to loves paradise
For one brief hour my longing heart endow
with joys supremely wise;
All sorrowing stilled, be realized all blessed
ness beneath the skiesi
NV ufe's best teacheri missed so long ,-h
loftily above me shines
The glory that encircling thee, the earth
yelled spirit yet divines,
In transient CLEANS of loneliness athwart
the summers thousand shrinesl
i may not look upon the face by years i'm
mortal gloriied,
Nor with desire pr~esumptuous seek, the
boon awhile to me denied;
From holy ground l seek and strive, by love
and sorrow purified.
But l can touch thy loving heart. and reach
thy listening ear,
With the olden magic of the words, that
thrill afar and near;
Their music sways from earth TO heaven;-
JDttt ttHfttI "N NptfS NNOs
Is IL a fancy passing sweetH dol hve IL anu
dream Alright?
For the burden of sorrow Is laid aside, and
the world is filled of light;
From the heights with luminous rose aglow,
comes the answering wish: GOOD
nightF'
Oh, for the rest of this precious hour to hal
low nv working-daySl
Oh, for the prayerful strength 10 soar where
the haley on summer staySl
BY the dwelling-place of my beautiful one,
to bask in the heavenly raysl
Hushi a spell divine enfoldeth
Guides In blessed sleep,
Through a wind-stirred path of roses,
Where my sainted reapi
Where the Lords recording angels,
All life's treasures keep.
Earth remote is family cleaning
As some pallid star;
Mine the souls true vivid dreaming,
In blest worlds afar;
Near the night unto the dawning
That no storm clouds mar.
Shadows here, yelled splendors falling
On the and divine;
Love unto its own is calling
All POSSESSIONS mine;
In the privilege of being
Fatherl wholly Thinei
Let none call me; do not wake ma
From my dream of bliss;
In my neither life forsaken,
Granted all in this
Heaven restores all Time has taken,
With my mothers kissl
The Penn's Grove record., 1885-09-12

A person truly noble cannot be in-
suited.
The heaviest dealer in poultry, game
and produce in the the country is citi-
zen of indianapolis. He started with u
capital of S.. His yearly sales now foot
up more than II. $50, 900.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-02-06

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