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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09


AT the meeting the Universalist society
on Monday EVENING" was decided to secure
the services Of Rev L. H. Fisher as their
minister for next var.
Frank Mann Twisting in Boston.
Asa Boyd la returned from his New
York trip.
A lot more mple sugar and syrup has
been shipped thisseek by Andrews & Spen-
Ger and o. o. Wa.
Sidney Rich al a finger amputated on
/ Tuesday by DR.. Ice.
"A "seiect" pity at the rink last Tuesday
evening.
Harry Adam il at home for few days.
The W. or U. will hold another of
their very interelng public meetings at the
Methodist churo next Sunday evening, to
which all are colially invited. The program
will consist OF ulsic, readings, essays, recita-
tons, etc.
Frank Ray I'D o. b. Lawton are on the
mend.
Mrs. A. L. uilds is not as well this week.
Mrs. A. l. Farnnm has gone to New
York to spend ne winter.
Wells p Ais has an attack of rheuma.
tsm in his han
y,
with NJ. A. Godnow as passenger, on Tues
day, the amin lis got under pretty good head
way near FraIis Smiths, aud, one wheel OF
the wagon giving out, the men were thrown
to the ground The colts ran a short distance
into the river where they waited until the
drivers picke' themselves up, aud came and
helped them ut. No harm was done, except
to the wagon 1t is said this was the first
time horse yer got away from Mr.. Smith,
and this timewould not have proved AN ex-
ception had be wagon held all right.
MIR. Coo, the new tinman, is putting the
old Dickinso shop in condition to receive his
new stock ofstoves, tinware, etc.
C. T. Akord has moved into the house
lately occupsd by Mrs F. j. Swift
-HerbertA. Ware and wife are here from
New York tcstay through the winter or long
er.
DR.. Tits has returned from his trip
abroad. Mn. Titus will stay awhile in Bos-
ton.
Several cave for New Orleans next Mon
day.
The strets were one complete bed of
smooth ice asst Tuesday, so that the boys
skated all dg in the streets and called it good.
Fred More has returned from his trip to
Bennington.
Tax payers should remember that il they
pay their taxes now they get discount of 4
per cent.
-Lambsfreight team, which did not run
for some da5s on account of the icy condition
of the roads started again Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

DR.. A. II. Tufts Of Sioux Falls. Oak. and
Miss Hattie l.. Dean Of this place, were mar
ried at the residence of Mrs. 1. L. Clarke,
Jan. 6. They left mmediately after the GER
emony for their home with the best wishes of
host of friends in Grafton.
Union meetings are held during the week
of prayer, conducted by Rev. Mr.. ODER.
AT the annual meeting Of the ConereRa
gstional society, Jan. 8, the following officers
were elected Clerk aud treasurer, j. A. Pet.
tengill solicitor, T. W. Davis; collector, A.
IL. Burgess committee l.. L. French, G. W.
Adams, N. s. Weeks The finances of the
society are in good condition, and immedi-
ate steps will be taken to secure preaching.
The first coasting accident of any &C.
count in this place for many years was that
which on Tuesday evening threw w. E Clough
on the ice near the Baptist church, bruising
his face and otherwise ipjuring him. Coast.
ing has been forbidden on Main aud North
streets, much to the disgust of the small boys.
The band will give a dramatic entertain
ment at the town hall on Thursday and FIJI
day evenings, Jan. IL and l6. The drama
Among the Breakers" will be presented, fol.
lowed on Thursday evening by the negro
farce, 'Stocks up Stocks down, and on Fri
day evening by the farce, Domestic Felici-
ty." Music for dancing after the entertain
ment on Friday evening. Dancing will be at
the rink
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West Halifax.

PARTICULARS OF THE DEATH OF MERvIN ADAMS.
"A very sad accident occurred in this town
on Thursday forenoon, Jan. LIST. Luther Ad.
ANS, accompanied by his son Mervin, went to
clean out spring few rods from the house.
The spring, some four feet deep, was capped
over with large fiat stone, that required the
united efforts of father and son to remove. II
was tipped over upon its side and propped
with an iron bar, and Mervin went down into
the spring. While in there at work, the wind
blew with such force against the stone as to
overbalauce it and throw it back into place,
and in so doing crushed bis head against the
stone curbing of the spring. He lived until
about six o'clock aud died without regaining
consciousness. Mervin was young man OF
excellent habits and the pride of his family,
who have the sincere sympathy of the com
munity.
Stone Brothers have built dry. house for
lumber.
The officers of Ridgely Lodge, No. 10,
l. D. o. F., for the year 1855, are as follows:
N. g., James N. Plumb, V. G., Arthur L
Tucker, Rec. Sec, Arthur H. Fuller, Fin
Sec, Geo. L. Clark, Treas, Don G.. Taylor,
War, Add, @. Niles, Con. John Jarvis, Guar
Henry b. Stone, Chap, Jeremiah Clifford X.
S. N. G., WIN. E. Clark, L. s. N. G., Frank
Kingsley, II. S. V. G., James Jacobson, L. s.
V. e., Willis ]. Weatherhead, X. S. s., Chas.
II. Nelson, L. S. s., Chester w. Fairbanks,
A. P. G., Fred E. Rice. N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
mnnamlaraann.

We are informed by d. Leonard, the
printer, and Cheney n Clapp of Brattleboro
that several persons have inquired of them
for Dummerston History and information re-
garding the work. The writer has left with
the parties named few copies Of the hsto
ry, and persons calling at their places Of
business can obtain information desired in
regard to the publication. What was de.
signed for a simple sketch Of the towns his
tory in pamphlet form has merely grown TO a
stable book by additions made from time to
time during the past 10 years. 1t is the
product OF spare hours improved in collect
ing historical information with very limited
means for making researches. The compiler
sought to rescue from oblivion some of the
information relating to the towns early his
tory that was fast escaping from the memory
OF the few aged persons living in town 10
years ago. We give few testimonials from
prominent persons who have subscribed for
the work. Rev. Alfred Stevens, d. d. writes
we think the History of Dummerston very
good You have honored your town and
yourself in the work" Judge II. II. Wheel.
er writes: From what l have seen of il [
think 1t quite interesting" Judge James H.
Phelps writes "On going over the pages for
the first time l noted many things for exam
nation. like the book very much" Oran
L. Randall historian for Chesterfield. N. II.
writes you have written very useful work
and one in which Dummerston people as we'll
az others ought to be Interested" Lucy Per-
ry Noble, wife of Rev. f. A. Noble d. D., of
Chicago, writes; Il congratulate you on a
good work admirably done where It is allow.
ed to speak for itself" NJ.
The dance in the new hall on New Years
night was largely attended The next one in
the series will be held on Friday evening of
next week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

medical lecturer discusses at length the
subject Of catching cold" Sick people are
carefully guarded against this danger hence
it Is that sick rooms are poorly ventilated aud
patients are oppressed by a superabundance
of garments and bedclothes. "A reform, "
remarks the lecturer, "is greatly needed in
respect to catching cold Let the demon be-
exercised first from the medical aud then
from the popular mind Let It be generally
known aud believed that few diseases are ~.
ferable to the agency Of cold and that even
the affection commonly called "a cold ia gen
orally caused by other agencies, or perhaps,
by special agent, which may prove to be a
miorobe. Let the axiom, "A fever patient
never catches cold, be reiterated until it be-
comes household phrase Let the rtstora.
tive influence Of cool, fresh, pure atmosphere
be incucated Let it be understood that In
therapeutics, as in hygiene, the single word
comfort embodies the principles which should
regulate covering aud clothing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

was made for years. The next one to make
the paper few years after the Dexters was
John Robertson, family name well known
in paper-making IN Vermont and New Hamp-
shire. His mill was then at Putney, VI, and
he made little at first, using the Eagle"
brand John Il. Moore was the superinten-
dent Of the mill, and in 1872 these gentlemen
entered into partnership and established a
mill at Bellows Falls, VT, for making tissue
MANILA and toilet papers, but they separated
in 1881, when John Robertson Il Son went
into a new mill in that village These pion-
ers in this branch Of the trade, the Dexters
and Messrs Robertson and Moore, are still
making this paper, Of which they now sell
several tons day. Others have gone into
the manufacture the whole length of the Con
necticut river valley, where this paper is al
most exclusively made the principal place
where it is made elsewhere, is Elkhardt, Ind.
This paper has not yet been made in England,
though an American company has recently
been organized for that purpose, and consid-
cradle quantities are exported One Arm of
manufacturers shipped about 80 tons to Eng.
land in 1884 Paper World for january.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

90. AIbaas Butter Market.
ST. ALBAHs, Jan. G.
General price 2lA25e. per h.; selections 27s2sc.
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In Northern Siberia the fellows do their
counting on the installment plan. When a
young man has made up his mind as to a wife,
he arranges to pay her father certain sum,
half down and the rest at the termination of a
years courtship, he meanwhile living in the
family with her. II he tires of her he is re-
leased at the end of the year, but he loses tn
installmsnt first paid.
Somebody laid out new town in Dakota
last September and called it Golden City.
Then Chicago man came along and bought
every lot in town at 81 lot. Within thirty
days a saloon was opened, and the lots jumped
up TO $50 apiece. A second saloon appeared,
and buyers vainly offered $50 for poor lots.
At this point the Chicago man was advised to
sell, but he concluded to hang on for few
more saloons. The snow came, and it was
with difficulty the Chicago mans agent could
get through the drift to find the place desert
ed by human beings but on tree was sign
reading; Sell you the whole city for $40"
The Lick observatory has been given one
of the most complete astronomical outfits in
the world, although the 36-nch equatorial
telescope, which will be much the largest in
the world, cannot be ready for use before
1866, if even then. The new telescope will
bring the moon within 30 miles of the earth
gain of 80 miles over the power of any ex,
listing instrument 1t is supposed that there
is another planet in our syste IN, that Jupitei's
satellites also have satellites, and that the
nebu@, instead of systems now forming,
may be nothing but thick groups of stars
On these and other astronomical questions
the big glass is expected to throw new light.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Sou,h Neufana

The church held thtir annue NJ Getting
Monday, Jan. 9th, aud chose theolloWing
officers for the year Committed bester Il.
Perry, Henry Bailey aud Il. M.5irattonj
clerk, Dea. James Charter also tee tithing
men to preserve good order, etc p. King
bid of the ringing Of the bell a. Janitors
work.
The church il observing 4 week OF
prayer, holding meetings everyiening this
week except Tuesday wsdevoted to
the singing school.
Thirteen couples of our YOU people in
dulged in sleigh ride Friday, ,. "a, driv.
ing to Townshend, where The partook of
dinner, then returned to South ewfane and
took supper and spent the everg with the
ladies' sewing circle at the vest, apparently
enjoying the occasion finely.
Awful slippery hereabor just now.
People walk very gingeTly although they
had but little confluence in thu own under.
standing" aud numerous are reports of
the downfall Of those that tFyo stand on
slippery places" but the ice l. sustained no
injury as yet, neither have Il victims any
thing serious. The boys al sleds 8, EN- to
get the most fun out of il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
legal Notifies.
CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro SIS.

- The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of LAURA
r. GORE, late Of Bratteboro, in said district deceas
ed, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance Of the account Of James Streeter
Administrator upon said Estate, and decree distri
button thereof TO the persons entitled at the session
thereof be held at the Probate office Brattleboro
the last Saturday of January, A. D. 1885, when snd
where you may be heard In the premises, If you
cause. z. W. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Marrtagfs.

In West Brattleboro, Jan. 8. by Rev. c H. Merrill,
Myrou I. Mather and Matte A. Thurber both Of W g.
In Wilmington, jan. 1, by Rev. J. clifford. Herbert
L. Mllington snd Flota D. Fslsr,- bath 90 whiting.
ham.
In Jamaica, Jan. 5, by Rev DeForcst Stafford. Chas.
W. Martin Of NardsbOr0 and s. Jerusha Underwood
of
In Fayetteville, Jau. /, by Samuel ?. Miller, ESQ
Henry b. welman of r., aud Alice Clapp Of Vernon.
In Guiltord, JAMS by Rev. A. I. Martin Joseph ".
Willard of Westminster aud Mary l.. Potter Of q.
In Bellows Falls jan. G, by Rev. J. y. Emery Her
bert NJ. Ingram and Winnie A. Eaton, both Of b. +.
Jan :, by Rev. Father Reynolds, Dennis Cray aud Az
ME Egau, both Of b. r.
In saHtons River, Jan. l. by Rev. VIM. II. Randall,
Charles A. Williams Of Chester and Frances r. Tasker
Of Grafton.
In Grafton, Jan. g. Dr. A. II. Tufts Of Sioux Falls,
OAK, to Miss Rattle J.. Dean Of Grafton.
In South Hadley, Mass, Jan. /, by Rev VIM. DeIoss
Love, James W. Gaylord and Mrs. Louisa y. Rhoads
Of Wiudham, VI.
In Chester, Jan. l. Chas II. Gibson Of Bellows Pals
70 Addie s. Bidwell of c. Jan. l. Ernest Boswell to
Lizzie II. White.
In Grafton, Jan. l. Chas. A. Williams Of Chester TO
Frances Thomas Of O
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Jacksonville.

Snow gone; weather variable.
There have been several cases of canker
rash in the vicinity.
Richard l. Davis, instead of Rev. l. Da-
Wis. as the types had it last week. has moved
into the house owned by the widow of the late
Rufus Brown.
e. Tenney has moved into the house be
bought of the Starr estate, lately occupied by
II. l. Davis.
The Baptsts hav engaged Rev. Mr.
COlesworthy of Readsb, = to supply the det
at Readsboro on Sundays till April let.
Mrs Fanny, widow of the late Rev Am
herst Lamb, died in Greenfield, Mass, Jan. 3,
aged SO years The remains were brought to
this town for interment.
The newly, elected officers of the Knights
of Honor will be installed next Saturday even
ing. E.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

The room in the Tower of London where
Walter Raleigh was confined II years meas
ures by Ii feet, and is so low that Raleigh
could not stand erect in it, There is but one
window, slit measuring 10 by 20 inches,
which shows Ouly the blank wall of another
building. The walls of all are Is feet thick.
The students of western theological
seminary are reported TO have discussed the
question whether, in the case of prayer hav-
ing been read from printed slip on a formal
occasion, and there having been Autograph.
ical error entirely reversing the meaning Of a
passage the petition was received by Provi.
denoe as uttered or as originally written. The
debaters spent whole evening over the
point, and then had tie vote.
During run with the Fitzwilliam hounds
in England the other day the fox, hard press
ed, made for railway, where he deliberate
ly lay down on the track and refused to
bulge, An express train was rapidly ap-
preaching, and the pack being in Imminent
danger of getting upOn the track aud being
Cut to pieces, the huntsman reluctantly and
with considerable difficulty drew of the
hounds. The fox maintained his position
until the express got within a short distance,
and then quietly made of.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
The Mirror and Farmer,

Published at Manchester n. H., John b. Clarke, ed
itor and proprietor is fast gaining the reputation
being the best as well the cheapest agricultural pa
per for New England farmers, It is an eight page
weekly Of So columns two pages being devoted e1clu-
svey to farming topics. Among its contributors are
not only many Of the ablest professional writers on
these subjects but hundreds Of practical farmers who
here give the results Of their experience. Is Market
Reports are full aud complete prepared expressly for
its columns by the best market reporters in New Eng
land. Veterinary Department, conducted by one OF
the ablest veterinary surgeons In the country, is
invaluable feature. Besides its value a farming
journal, containing as much agricultural reading as
most of the two and three dollar weeklies II is one OF
the best news and family papers, having several spec
Tally attractive features including Veteran Soldiers
Department, Fashion and Household Departm nts
Puzzler's Column, News from everywhere, Correspon.
dence, Stories, Sketches, etc.
The price Of the Mirror aud Farmer is 81 year.
By special arrangement with the publisher can fur
nlsh the Mirror Farmer to adpanee-pdy Phoenix
ubscribers for 65 ets year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Htnadala, N, III,

Miss Martha Fay fell on the ice one day
last week and put one of the bones out in
her elbow.
The Congregational ladies' society, at
their annual meeting last week, made choice
of Mrs. f. N. Blanchard for president and
Miss Cora Wellman for vice president.
The Universalist society have their an
nual festival Jan. 23d. They will have q
play and supper from to IL o'clock P NJ.
Each ticket sold will be numbered and at the
close of the entertainment the lucky man
will draw nice robe worth $25
Union meetings at the Congregational
and Methodist churches this week. p.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

II is a well-known fact that most OF the
Horse and Cattle Powder sold IN this coun-
try Is worthless; that SherIdnns Condition
Powder Is absolutely pure and very valuable.
Nothing ON Earth will make hens
lay like Sheridan's Condition Pow
der. Dose, one teasponnful TO each pint Of
food. II will nlan nn.IINnlN nrnNnnl md
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
South Londonderry.
DEATH OF A FORMER PASTOR

The Rev. II. O. Leavitt, recently settled
as pastor of the Baptist church at West Rut.
land, died quite suddenly on Friday morn
ing. He had been troubled for some time
with disease Of the stomach which the at
tending physicians pronounced ulcer or can
Ger. Mr.. Leavitt came TO West Rutland from
Londonderry, where he had oficiated for six
years. He conducted services on Christmas
day and last Sunday, and had moved with his
family into the pastoral residence on Chapel
street the day preceding his death. He ap-
peared in his usual health until Thursday
morning, when he was suddenly stricken with
his last illness, Mr.. Leavitt leaves a wife
and daughter and son, the Rev. ]. A. Leav-
lit Of Oollinsville, Il.-Rutland Herald, 3D.
inst
The burial took place at BrattleborO on
Tuesday.
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Deaths.

In Bra,tleboro, Jan. 8, Sarah l.. Franks, 4S
In West Halifax, Jan. l. Meryin Adams, 20.
In jacksonville, Jan. 5, Dorr Myron, youngest son
Of r. Z. Putnam, 1y. 8m. i9d.
In Westminster Jan. l. Stella ", wife Of Rev. ABB
Dascomb, 90.
10 Bellows Fails, jan. ?, Clement g. Lane, 42. Jan.
4, Hattie Titus, 10.
In Grafton, Dec. 20. Thomas Hill, 81.
In Greenfield Mass, Jan. g. at the residence ~ her
sou, $. o. Lsmb, Esq, Fannie widow Of Amhers
Lamb 49, formerly OF Wbitingham.
In Northheld Mass, Jan. !, Mrs. Harriet N. Hol
ton, Is.
Ia Walpole, \. H.. Jan. ], WIN. wellington, SO.
In Conway, Mass, Jan. 4, &. y. Bement, 60.
In Shelburne Falls, Mass, Jan. g. Frank W. Tyler,
~, eon Of the late Judge b. o. Tyler Of Trenton,
aud nephew Of Hon J. Il. Tyler Of Brattleboro.
In Baltimore ND, Jan. /, Robert Move, 65,-form-
erly Of PASSPORT, Me-father Of Mrs. VIM. II. Rock
well.
In Londonderry, Dec. 20, Thomas Edwards o..
In Jacksonville, jan. s, Mrs. W. &. RAwson, 43.
10 Peru, jan. z, Mrs Goodell walker 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

Webster L. Rawson buried his wife at
Jacksonville in Jamaica, five miles from this
village, on Wednesday of this week.
We learn that II. A. Stockwel lately Of
fered H. A. and f. b. Mclean $4,000 for tie
Jamaica House, which was declined.
Those who claim to be posted say that
Willard Shepard, Esq, who has represented
the town of Stratton the last two terms in
the legislature, will move to this village in
season to take charge of the Jamaica post
Office on the incoming of the Democratic ad-
ministration
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

A good time for blaclmiths, as no horse
can stand without being ship. Several slight
accidents have occurred.
-Chas Kimball has a jurishing writing
school Of over 20 scholar
1t is something un'nal to see people
come from Windhtm on,heels while we are
going on runners.
Quite an excitement regard to who is
to be our future postmser. Time will tell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Board OF AEricuIture Meetiar.

lowing places in this county;
Westminster West, Monday aud Tuesday,
Jan. 10 and 20. Monday evening, and Tues
day forenoon and afternoon.
Guilford Centre, Monday and Tuesday, Jan.
10 and 20. Monday afternoon and evening,
Tuesday forenoon aud afternoon.
South Londonderry, Wednesday and Thurs
day, Jan. 2I and 22.
Wilmington, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 22
and %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Ros,on Marie, Note..

lhE"m tue Jourhals civ article, bth.I
The call for fresh-made butter is increasing every
week, and buyers who WANT will pay extreme prices
sales the last lew days have been made 80 80 etc.
per pound In round lots and SO to 35c. in joobing
way. After passing fresh stock however, advance
can De quoted - to 2Sc being readly taken tor other
binds In this connection il may be well for those
who held dairy butter back during the to
the wide difference between the value Of dairy aud
creamery stock nov. While summer Creamery has
advanced 3 TO cents pound, dairy butter has re-
NAMED stationary, and some Of 1t cannot now be
sold as high as In June or July. Grocers wbo once
hande creamery will not take hing else and IL is
estimated that at least thre-quarters OF tue butter
sold here during the year made in New York and
Western creameries.
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Greenfield, Mnsa,

Our venerable, but ever young neighbor,
the Gazette and Courier Established in 1922
begins the new year with an enlargement to
7-coumn quarto! with new type aud gen.
eral look of established prosperity aud prom
Use for the future The Gazette has won its
high place among New England local news
papers by an unvarying faithfulDess TO true
standard of journalism, keeping itself free
the local news, and maintaining always an
attitude of journalistic dignity, independence
and fairness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
GuIlfOrd.

As the state board of agriculture are to
hold session in town sometime during this
month, let all 10 this and surrounding towns
who own rod of land, or a COW, horse, or
pig, turn out and give them cordial and
hearty welcome. The state pays these gen
tlemen, the governor has appointed them on
account of their especial fitness, and they
are here to do US good. Notice of date is
elsewhere given. Let us be sure to be pres
ent at the opening of the session. s.