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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20
Col "Bobn InoersolI has def,n;,o,v d.o,

Col. Bob" Ingersoll has definitely decided
to leave Washington to live in New York.
Last week be sold his Washington house for
$4,000 The reason openly given is that he
has worked" Washington as long as 1t was
profitable, and he expects TO make more mon
ey in the metropolis.
John G. SAKE, the poet, still lives in Albany.
N. Y. He receives no visitors, and rarely
leaves his room. He is greatly changed in
personal appearance. He does no literary
work of any kind, but patiently awaits the
end, which apparently is not far of.
The Sing Sing prison physician says the
reporters stories about Ferdinand Ward being
overworked and broken down are not true.
OF the two, he shows the good effects of pris-
on life, and takes kindly to filing stove cast
ings and the general prison routine.
The indictment of 81 of the "most respect
able" citizens OF Edge6eld county, s. O., for
murder, is the outcome Of q late lynchipp
tragedy. The lynching was professedly b the
interest of good order, and the story Of II be-
gins with wife beating by one Culbreath, who
was lynched and nothing was done about il.
The brother of Culbrsath afterward appeared
at Edgedeld and gave out that he was going
to make away with his brothers widow, upon
the ground that she was responsible for his
death. Then II was that the respectable
citizens" of several towns formed party and
lynohed the brother also. The whole party
were arrested, and 81 of them are now In.
dicted for murder.
George W. Cable the author, who has set.
tied in Northampton, Mass, is taking an 40.
tive part in the Sunday school Of the Edwards
church. He has organized q large class OF
young men and women, of which he will be-
come the regular teacher.
The clerk Of the House of Representatives
has received protests from persons in Cali.
fornia against the admission of any of the
congressman from that state. Certain per.
sons who were candidates for congressman
at.large in that state and were defeated main
tain that the recent apportionment in the
state was illegal, and that consequently, the
congressman elected under that apportion.
ment cannot have q valid certificate, but the
protest will be of no effect The House long
since decided that the certificate of the gov.
ernor OF a state Is final
A new way has been devised by the post-
ONCE department for the transportation OF
registered mail matter, and all registered
packages will IN short time be put In can
vas sack which is put inside Of the larger
mail sack. The inner-registered sacks are of
three sizes, to be used according 10 The
amount OF matter to be sent. The smAllest
size ia foot wide and two feet long. and the
largest nearly two feet wide aud three lone
with an intermediate size. The sacks are
white With wide stripes OF red running length.
wise. Their use will result in a great saving
to the mail agent on the train as the reois.
tered matter is at present taken to the train
separate from the other mail aud handed 10
the agent, who must give a receipt for n.
Orders have been given 10 begin the use Of
the inner-registered sack November 25.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20
Wet RrattIeboro.

Last Friday evening about 100 Of the
friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey Harris called
upen them, II being the 18th anniversary of
their marriage. The visitors brought several
gifts both useful aud ornamental. Among
them we're an easy chair, q hanging lamp,
silver fruit dish, and beautiful Turkish rug.
The local engine company, OF which Mr..
Harris is q member, contributed q handsome
vase. Rev. O. II. Merrill made the presen.
talion and Prof. Shaw responded in behalf
of the recipients. Prayer was then offered
by Rev Mr.. Herrick, after which & couple of
hours were spent in a social way, with sing
ing by the young people.
The closing exercises OF the seminary
next week are as follows: Thursday and Fri
day, written examinations Monday aud
Tuesday, oral examinations; Monday even
ing, exhibition by senior and junior classes !;
Tuesday afternoon, reports Of the term, clos
log exercises. There has been about So stu =
dents in attendance this fall.
Rev. John Chandler, g missionary Of tho
American Board in India, and who is at pres
ent in this country, preached for Rev. O. X.
Powers last Sunday afternoon, and in the
evening lectured in the Congregational church
on India Its Inhabitants and their Gus
toms" Both services were highly appreciat.
ed.
An in this village and vicinity who have
recently suffered from scarlet fever have near.
ly recovered, and We hear OF no new cases of
that disease.
Warren Hescock has moved into the old
Harris Stockwell house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20

Some are inquiring, When will winter set
10 Let us refer to the past Last year
sleigbs we're used few days about Novem
Der 2Olh then ii was wheeling till the mid
die Of January. In 1888, sleighinR began
here about the middle of December A few
previous years it tegan about the FIRST of De-
cemoer about the 10th Of that month, in
1873, great freshet swept of most Of the
bridges. In 1875, winter set in "for good"
Nov. IL. Who can tell. when the time varies
two months in different years
An agricultural newspaper states that
western railroad company has contracted to
haul 300 carloads Of corn from ST. Louis 10
Boston for II cents per hundred pounds: and
yet some people don't value the railroads. Il
also says 1t is claimed that the saving Of one
cent a bushel on freights will be worth So
100000 to the producers in the Northwest.
Now have an estimate made on the amount
saved to consumers here in the East by hav
ing breadstuf transported by rail instead Of
teams, and an enormous sum will be the re.
suit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Let every Sovereign attend the regular meeting ext
Thursday evening.
Top on your!Thhnksgiving Dinner with a box OF
Batchelder's choice Confectionery.
f.. W. Kuech Co. will sell this week lot Of Cotton
Flannel remnants at 1Oc per yard. lot Of Scarlet
Twilled Flannel at 95 cts that woud cost much more
only II is slightly oouded. when you want a ladies'
Vest or Pants, don't forget to look at the sect goods
they offer. Also 4-button kid gloves at bOc
At the Western ticket Agency Of Cudworth Cbiids
they are selling California round trip excursion tick
cts at greatly reduced rates for Nov &c. Dec a. jan
II snd March is, good for six months from any Of
the above dates. Also round trip tickets TO Florida At
low rates.
Try the Decatur Cuf Holder" for sale by F. A.
Hubbard, Matchmaker aud Adjuster, 90 Main 81.
ARTISTIC PIorURE FRAMING at Cheney Clapp's.
Are you going west7 Cudworth childs are sell
ing reduced rate railroad tickets to Chicago and other
doints over the well known Boston 4 Albany and
other popular routes, with through cars.
DR.. Hendricksons illustrated lecture on "Tbe Pre-
historic Ruins aud Puebos OF the Southwest" at the
opera house last evening expected to be specially
interesting but few people supposed that IL couId be-
made 80 absorbing theme az II proved 10 be. The
houses OF the oh-dwellers, the homes Of the Zunis
the implements, pottery, and other curious things
we're not only we'll illustrated but graphically and
entertainingly Springfield Mass, Union
Tickets for remaining two lectures, with reserved
SEATS 90 and rs cents For single lecture IS and so
cents. On sale at ChApin's Drug Store.
Mr.. A. P. Burbanks appearance in Bratti. boro on
Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, will furnish IN oppor.
tunity for all who desire evening Of profit and
pleasure, to be more than satisfied. Mr.. Burbank
has been before the public for the past thirteen sea-
sons, aud by bis excellent taste and superior sbty
has won nnbounded success. Do not fail to hear him
Seats may be secured at the Y NJ @. A. rooms after
Monday next.
PIoruRE FnAMEs are cheap at Cheney B Clappa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20
Jamaica.

-hiehard Tomkies's barns and shed were
burned early last evening with all their con.
tents except the live stock. Cause of fire
unknown" Mr.. Tomkies was avay and
none Of the family had been to the barn since
he left when the ire broke out. The place
Is known as the Lyman Rawson place At
jacksonville.
The Sunbeam mission circle will hold
their annual entertainment next Monday even
ing at the town hall. There will be speaking
and singing, sale of useful and fancy articles
and refreshments.
-. q. Taylor's war scenes, "At the 'FRONT.'
win our soldiers during the great war, will be
presented at Opera hall on Friday and Satur-
Gay evenings, Nov. 20 and 2l, for the benefit
OF Post Scott, @. A. r. The views are we'll
recommended by the press, and the Post
should have good house.
The primary department Of the village
school closed very successful fall term last
Friday. Mrs. j. o. Lanphier, teacher. re-
ports but 10 tardy marks during the term.
with an attendance Of 40 scholars. The biob.
or department closed last Tuesday. Miss Al.
len OF South Londonderry, who has taught
Doth the summer and fall terms, is a faithful
and conscientious teacher OF large experience
aud will have charge Of the primary depart'
ment for the winter term, Commencing Mon.
dAy, Dec. Z. The higher department. OPEN
ing on the same date, will be in charge Of a
gentleman who is now a member Of the SEN
Tor class in Dartmouth college.
The Jamaica dramatic club have out bills
Tor the popular war drama, Fooled. or a
struggle for Life and Liberty" on Thursday
evening, Nov. 49, This is one Of the best
plays the club has ever attempted to present,
crowded house, since the proceeds are N
be used in reducing the debt Incurred by The
club In painting and repairing their han
which is now fine building and one that op3
village would not like to spare.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20

TIE oIpER rO1soN1No oLsEs.


Many differing and incorrect stories in regard to
the cider or leadposonng cases in weatherhead Hol-
low having gained currency, we give brief statement
OF the facts. During the past very nice new
cider mill was built the Elliot Jacobs place man
aged since the fathers DEATH by the SON. Frank ia
coos AFTER the cider season began, many apples we're
brought to the MILL aud not less than 100 barrels
OF superior quality Of cider was made there. Some
two weeks ago Frank Jacobs became seriously ill., with
marked symptoms Of lead-poisonlnR; a young man
named Weatherhead, employed by him, was seized 10
the same way, and two or three other persons had
similar symptoms In less aggravated form. These
several cases Of illness led the physician who was call
ed, DR.. webster Of Brateboro 10 look about for the
cause, aud was found that the cider from which the
sick ones bad drank had been run from the mill into
big receivng-tub vat holding Eve barrels the in
side OF which had been painted with Whtelesd paint
The tub has been used sap-holder, an a. we IN
dsrstand the painting was done two or three years
ago. suspicion fell on this painted tub the source
OF the trouble. and during the past week Druggist O.
4. Greene Of BraHleboro has made tests Of some 20
samples OF cider which had been through the tub and
In a. least onehrd Of these the presence OF lead was
very marked. The samples tested have been from
different persons who had cider made Al this mill and
are anxious to know whether Il IL safe 10 use IL.
good deal Of excitement has been caused by these de-
velopments, and alarm exists In Guilford Bratteboro
aud wherever this cider has gone. Probably the DIFF
ference 10 tue results shown by the different samples
tested IL due to the fact that some Of them came from
the top OF barrels which had stood and settled while
Others showing more lead may have come from the
bottoms Of barrels where the lead would naturally
setle, or from barrels only recently shaken up. Mr.
Green has Al hs store ANAL bottle diled with thiek
white mixture scooped With the finger from the hot.
tom OF the tub where the cider had cut and softened
tue lead. VI course there can be no doubt Of the
presence OF lead In such mixture. Both Mr. Greene
aud the doctors interested decided saying that
this vat for they believe that every barrel OF such e
der contains q dangerous amount Of lead
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20
The TeIephone LitIrat,on.

The opponents of the Bell telephone COM
pAny are confident that the decision Of the
Interior Department in the proceedings now
going on before the Washington courts, will
be In their favor. The fact prominently
brought out since the hearing is, that Prof.
Elisha Gray will undoubtedly endeavor to
secure patent for a speaking telephone on
the ground that the invention is his alone. II
Is claimed by some of the patent lawyers
that Prof. Gray has rights under his oaveat
which are yet alive, notwithstanding he has
slept so long upon them, irrespective of the
claim that the points of his oaveat may have
been used in the invention of his rival. 9th.
er patent lawyers insist that Prof. Gray has
no rights at present unless be can affirmative.
ly establish the fact that there was fraud aud
eollusion In obtaining the Bell patent The
indications are that Prof Gray will endeayor
to secure patent in his own name for the tel.
ephone for which Bell secured his original
patent II is evident that there ls to be a long
and costly litigation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20

All the intelligence which comes from Da-
Aota this year indicates an exceedingly favor.
able and promising state of things in that
great territory, both north and south. Gov.
Pierce, in his annual report to the President,
says the year has been very prosperous one.
Not only have the crops been excellent but
the prices commanded have been much in
advance of those realized year ago. As a
whole the farmers we're never SO prosperous
as at present. Surveys for number of new
lines of railroad have been made during the
year, and the governor believes that another
twelvemonth will see many new enterprises
OF this character under Roadway or complet.
ed. Letters from Windham county people
now resident in the territory, as well as re-
ports from our people who have recently
been there and returned, agree in confirming
this promising outlook. The farmers es.
pecially have had season of good crops and
are full of hope and encouragement for the
future
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20

the press dispatches last week, stating that
Milton Worden was probably drunk when he
came to his death by accident, was false in
its representations and an injustice to the
dead man as well az to his friends and neigh
bors who. sincerely mourn for him. The
correspondent adds 1.-THE facts OF the case
are nearly as follows; Milton Worden, a ma.
tive and resident Of Halifax, went to Turner's
Falls Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 10 procure the
saws and other fixtures to add 10 bis horse
power for the purpose Of saving wood. He
left the Falls about 3 p. NJ. for his return
home. He came through Leyden so as TO
avoid the mud on the Green River road,
which in some places was very deep. The
night being dark one II was next to impos-
sible to keep the road, and in coming around
curve the wagon cut OF and tipped over,
crushing the unfortunate victim beneath il.
He was found early the next morning and
word was at once sent 10 his friends 10 Hall
fax"
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DummaEalnn.

Thirty persons we're present at the pray
er-meeting last Sunday evening. During the
morning service Rev. NJ. H. Wells preached
sermon to young men from the text,
WhereWith shall a young man cleanse his
way? BY taking heed thereto according 10
thy word" In the sermon the following sta
tistics were given Only 10 young men in
every hundred OF the population OF this coun.
try attend church with any degree OF regu-
larity. Three-fourths, or 20 per cent, of
the young men do not attend church at all.
Only one twentieth are church members, and
nineteen twentieths Of all the persons who
frequent saloons and places Of vice are young
men. large majority of the inmates in
state prisons are young men.
"A class OF young ladies and one young
man prepared lessons and recitsd daily dur
ing the past ten weeks, to the superintendent
OF schools OF this town Botany and astron-
omy we're included In the course Of studies
Most OF the scholars came a distance of three
miles to recite their lessons It Is highly
commendable in the scholars that they are
taking so much pains TO acquire knowledge.
That beet beats all other beets that
we have heard Of. 1t was raised by Dea. A.
A. Dutton and weighed ~ lbs, 1Ot ozs, and
is very finely shaped vegetable. D. L. NJ.
The leading topic of interest in this part
OF the town is about post-ofice affairs It Is
a regular internecine war. The post-ofice
war in Dandy is mild compared with that in
Dummerston. Persons 60 three miles out of
their way to get letters mailed. The funni-
est thing of all is that some are Democrats
in regular standing with the administration.
A Bellows Falls Times item says that q petit
ton has been circulated and forwarded TO
Washington, asking for new post-ofice to
be located at Slab Hollow and to be called
East Dummerston. The movement arises
from general feeling of dissatisfaction re-
garding the management of the Dummer
ston office by the present incumbent.
Mrs. Bragg of .Walpole, N. H., is visit.
ing her son, Henry V. Bragg.
Mrs. Chamberlain Wilder, whose home
is in Gill; Mass, is spending few days with
her mother.
-Mrs Thos Miller passed her 95th birth
day last Saturday, the i4th inst. She retains
her mental faculties to a remarkable degree.
Miss Martha E. Knapp began teaching
school this week in the district in West Dunn.
merston.
Charles @. Tenney has taken the contract
for carrying the mails to and from this Office
and the railroad station
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20

Query A citizen would like TO know
what is meaner than to fill lead pipe with
beans?
The dramatic olnb will produce the drama
Virginia Veterans" at town hall next The.
day evening, for the benefit OF the Putney q
A r. post.
-Ephraim Wood, whose death is noted il,
the proper column, was soldier in the war
OF the rebellion and a member Of Greenwood
post, @. A. R, by whom he was buried from
the Baptist church to day.
Fred L. Houghton, Of the Houpbton
farm, will sell at the Greenfield Hoistein auc.
ton sale, next Tuesday and Wednesday. 35
head OF thoroughbred Holstein cattle. W.
The Congregational ladies' we're invited
this week TO bold their sewing society az
Plerce's ball in the east part of the town. on
Wednesday afternoon and evening. The on.
portunity was duly improved, one carriage
taking 10 ladies', and several others a less
number. Bountifully laden tables, pro.
gram for the evening, and gala time in gen.
erAl are reported.
Geo. Fuller has up a new barn whisb il
both thoroughly built and handsomely fin.
ished. The work has been superintendent bv
Henry Phelps Of Bellows Falls. Mrs. Ful-
ler's parents, Thompson Moore and wife
have come TO live with them.
Geo. Phillips is reported TO have bought
10 acres of fine tillage land at 800 per acre
situated near the Foster house, which be will
occupy the coming spring
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20
Mess Dnmmar.ton.

In stating the Insurance. on Chas Miners
barn last week, which was then given as $500
on barn and contents" it should have been
said that $3.50 was on the barn, $3.50 on prod.
uee aud live stock. aud the balance Of $500
on household furniture In another place. Rep
resentAtives Of the several insurance GONNA.
MES interested have been on and adjusted tbe
losses, which, with this explanation, are az
stated last week. Payment on the losses will
be held for 60 days, as it is in the option of
the insurance companies TO do, and In the
meantime investigation will be made Of the
charges of incendiarism. There are facts
which turn suspicion in certain directions, and
many stories are ahoat, but there is nothing
ton.
On Tuesday, while O. G. Roel was back.
ing up his team to unload some apples at the
vermont asylum, sudden jolt threw him
over backward and he struck the back of his
head violently on a stone step, while barrel
OF apples followed on top OF him. II caused
a hard shock to his system, but no serious
results are feared.
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wsss ohesssrasIa. N. n.

Some OF the pupils OF school District No were
surprised few days ago by receiving pleasant call
from their former teacher, Miss Hattie Newton of
surry, N. IL.
Mr.. ]. \. Snow captured large hen hawk short
Wings. w " F
we learn that Miss Emma Hulehins Of Westmore-
lAnd n a., al experienced normal teacher, has been
engaged 70 teach the winter school in district No. D.,
commencing Monday, Nov. 80.
The society Of Willing Workers will meet with
miss Nellie farr on Saturday afternoon, Nov. ~.
The fall school In District No. has Just closed
successful term which has been under the instruc-
uon OF Miss Katie Lyman Of Winchester, N. n. We
learn that Mise Lyman IL now teaching the winter
term OF the Grammar school at Factory Village,
while Miss Alma p. Davis OF this village 10 teaching
the primary department In the same building.
The ladies Of the UBiyeraallst society propose to
hold their annual fair and festival about the 18th Of
December, OF which due notice will be given. We
learn that arrangements are being made by them 10
make this festival exceed all past demonstrations.
The next meeting OF spahord grange will be held
at the house OF Rev HI. b. Morgan Saturday even
ing, Nov. 81. All Ath degree members requested
TO be present. D.
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Mrs. J. B. Chase is quite i'll.
A. A. Butterheld, Esq. has built a very
good barn.
The Star minstrels will give an entertain
ment at village ball next Saturday evening.
Late rains have filled the springs and
wen prepared the ground for the approaching
winter.
-Stetson Bros. have made. tbs present sea-
son, 1900 barrels Of cider, which have been
used In the Leonard d Boyle jelly works and
otherwise disposed of.
The case of G. b. Newell o.. Town of
Nottingham was lately argued before the gen.
eral term Of the supreme court at Montpelier.
y. y. Eddy Of Bellows Falls for plaintiff; s.
4. Davenport Of Wilmington and e1-Judee
Barrett Of Rutland for defendant. Decision
not reported
An extra gain. A pair Of l4.months-old
steers owned by z. s. Allen weighed on the
9Th inst. 300 and 1926 lbs. respectively, show
ing gain OF just 800 lbs. each, or 1000 lbs.
since the 9th day of February last, a period
OF 252 days-being about lbs. day, With
out extra keeping.
Jacksonville and Nottingham subscrib-
ers to whom bills have been sent may make
payment to A. A. Butterfeld, ESQ. The
present is good time for new subscribers 10
hand him their names. Ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-20

daughter Of Henry Hastings received the
charge from pistol In the hands Of a neipb
boring lad, who supposed il 10 be unloaded
The ball passed through the child's head be.
hind the ears, slightly fracturing her skull.
Mrs. Jas Lyman, who has sold her farm
70 Frank White Of this town, had an auction
sale OF the usual variety Thursday.
=. NJ Miller lost his COW by means Of an
Innocent looking apple that choked ii.
Mos. Laura Adams, who recently died OF cop.
sumption IN Glen Cove, L. l., at the age Of a. was
we widow OF Samuel Adams who kept hotel In Paw
euevile some 40 years ago, afterward living and a.
ing 10 the house now owned by Frank Wellmau M
Adams was the daughter Of Squire Ornsbee, who
moved here from Brookline with an old.time faniiy
OF ten sons and daughters Of whom are now livipgg
one SON. Archibald, IN the northern part OF Vermont
Mre. Ethu Park Of this place and Mrs NatbanlI
ourrier OF New York city, whose summer residenee
" close by the poet Whittier'a home 10 Amesburv
hass Hon, l.. Eastman, late Of Chicago marrisd
one OF The sisters aud connected with Nevfane,
early history az editor Of shor-ved newspaper The
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