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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06
John L. sImonds.

On Monday morning the death OF Mr.. simonds
occurred at his home in Guiford. He the fourth
child of John b. and Aseneth simonds, and was born
in swAnzey, N. H., May 0, 1895, removing with his
parents TO Brattleboro more than 40 years ago. He
acquired excellent education in our schools and
when Of suitable age learned the rule makers trade
being 10 the employ OF Z. A. steArns Co. for many
years, here he gained a reputation mechanic Of
more than ordinary skill He married Priscilla Wood
March a. 1850 who with their two children, survives
him. Soon after the opening Of the war he removed
to Springfield, Mass, where he was employed In the
United States Armory, and after the he returned
10 Bratteboro aud engaged In the seWiuG machine
business. When L. X Fuller admitted into the
arm Of J. Estey Co., Mr.. smonda purchased the
machinery used by Mr.. Fuller In the manufacture Of
sewing machines, aud moved II TO Lowell Mass, and
afterwards to Philadelphia aud New York. where be
did a large business and acquired a good deal of
wealth. In 1869 he purchased farm in East Gull
ford, bu1 beautiful residence on it, aud moved his
fathers family there later he also took up his
II was largely through his influence that the Blck-
ford Knitting Machine company was brought to Brat
teboro; he became one Of the principal owners and
the active manager and continued unnterruptedy al
Its head. This company afterwards was changed to
the Bratteboro Sewing Machine company and MI.
smonds took up again the manufacture Of sewing
machines. Three years ago, while experimenting
pairs the company's dam at Oentreyille, he fell
from the dam to the ledge below, suffering injury
TO the spine from which he was a long aud constant
sufferer. On the 9th Of June last be thrown from
his carriage breaking his jaw and receiving other in-
he could long survive this last accident, but be
man Of unusual nerve, and he rallied 30 TO get out
Of doors; but the injury such severe one that
he did not continue TO improve, WAS again obliged 10
take 10 his bed, and gradually failed In strength,
TIL breaking completely down under the long period
Of suffering, his death occurred az stated.
Mr.. Bimonda was a man Of genial disposition, pop
uar with everybody, favorite among his AcquAin-
tances. He was prominent Mason, holding high Of
hoia position In the various Masonic bodies and was
buried with Masonic honora on Thursday, Beauaeant
comm1ndsry x. 7. acting as escort. Rev; g. z. Mar
tin Of ST. Louis came TO assist In the funeral
vices Mr.. BimondH was also member Of the Knights
Of Honor.
During all Of his sickness Mr.. simonds was uneom-
planning showing that patience which comes from
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06


The reduction of the public debt for Oc-
tober was over thirteen and q quarter mill
ions.
Senator Morrill, goes to Washington for
the winter at the end Of this week.
The youngest daughter Of Collector Small
ey Of Burlington, bright and attractive child
of years, died of diphtheriR on Tuesday.
Col. Smalley and his family have the sincere
sympathy Of friends in all parts of the state.
The last October state has vanished Ohio
has adopted the constitutional amendment,
changing the time Of holding the state cleo
ton, by a vote of 537, 900 in its favor out Of
743, 453 votes cast, and hereafter it will not
be necessary for political parties, in laying
their plans for presidential election, to con-
sidsr first of all whether Q candidate can car
ry Ohio in October, and so save the party
from the discredit of preliminary defeat in
large, central and peculiarly representative
state.
President Cleveland arrived in Buffalo late
on Monday evening, but was was early at
the polling place in his ward next morning.
crowd of perhaps q hundred persons had
gathered TO see him cast his ballot. vote
distributor handed him a straight Democratic
ticket which he took and put in the box, and
then spent few minutes shaking hands with
his friends. After breakfast he went 10 his
old law Office where he received friends all
the forenoon, having free and easy word for
all. He left the city at 4:3O, returning direct
to Washington.
Nearly two hundred Chinese we're driven
out of Tacoma, Wyoming, this week by the
leaders of the 20 called labor league, who
will be prosecuted by the United States Dis.
trict Attorney for violating the civil rights
act.
For the convenience of Office. hunting Con.
gressmen the post-offioe department has pre-.
pared list of all the postmasters in the
country whose terms expire between Decem
Der l and September l next year. The
Vermont offices included are, Bellows Falls
February II; Brattleboro, December 20
Newport, August Z Poultney, December II
and Windsor, February 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06

e f. Reed & Co. are so full OF work
that they find it necessary TO labor from IL
10 Is hours a day. Slab Hollow would be
dull village indeed we're it not for their lively
run Of business. In addition TO the lumber
interest, they are now making more than 80
barrels Of cider a day aud converting much
or il into apple jelly. We have not tried
the cider but doubt not that it is good judg
ing by the number of barrels some custom.
ers are storing IN their cellars. The Jelly
we have tested and know that it il a superior
article. It would be an excellent plan 10
have all cider not needed for vinegar made
into nice jelly. DIM.
Mrs. Burnett, from New York is visiting
her sister, Mrs Deacon Pratt.-Mrs Bost-
wick Of South Hadley, Mass., is visiting her
uncle, Dea. Leroy Wilder.-Mrs. Joel Knight
has returned from her visit to her son, Prof
Chas. NJ. knight Of Akron, O.-Rev. Mr..
Humphrey and wife from Massachusetts, rel.
atives Of Rev. Mr. Wells, are making their
home here for the present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06

Rev. Aaron Porter will preach in the Con
gregational church next Sunday.
The ladies' will have q social ia the Con
gregational chapel on Friday evening, Nov. 10.
AT the Front" series Of views Of war
scenes, will be given at the rink next Tuesday
evening for the benefit Of /. L. Clarke post
Mics Sue f. Daniels will spend the win
ter in Germany.
The auction sale Of personal property be-
longing to Mrs. Nancy Fisher has been indef-
nitely postponed on account of her illness.
Miss Fannie Hall has returned from
two-weeks visit in Boston.
Farmers have generally disposed of their
apples at 81 per barrel delivered at the car
few lots have brought % cents per barrel
more. Thousands OF bushels Of cider apples
will rot on the ground
The village schools close to day. h.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06

The funeral and burial Of Mrs.. Sarah Oil, for
mery Of this village, but Of late years resident Of
Guelph, Ont, With her daughter, Mrs chAs Ray
mond took place here on Tuesday. Mrs. Gill is re-
membered " q Womnn OF strong and decided oharac-
ter and was Of tue original members Of the Bap-
fist church the establishment OF that organization
here IN 1870 She Baptist when II cost much In
friendship and social standing TO hold 70 that faith
and held by lite principles firmly TO her death. Her
residence here Green street IN the house OPP
poslle DR.. Post's. She removed 10 Guelph IA years
ago. where she has spent = vigorous and happy old
age. on the occasion OF recent Baptist gathering
there she was visited by leading clerRymen OF the
church In the province who found much pleasure in
her bright conversation and distinct recollection Of
former times. The end came 10 her suddenly and
peacefully. She attended church ~ usual on Sunday,
the 24th ut, and In her usual health next
ing; but during the day change came which proved
to be the final one-the natural breaking down In a
good old age Her funeral was held In the Baptist
church, Rev. Mr.. Tower ofhciatinR. Her two dauRh-
tiers, Mrs. Raymond, and Mrs. Hart Of Boston were
present M Royal Wood, her brother, IL now the
only remaining member of family Of twelve chill
dren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06

East Dover is yet alive and stirring. d.
8. Prouty has brushed up with a coat Of paint
on his new house and put on new blinds, and
has built corn barn aud ice house. w.
Halliday has built a piazza on the front Of
his store. j. NJ. Harris has a new piazza on
the l. Of his house. O. L. Hall is putting up
a wood shed. He has just finished the pias.
"a TO his house aud had II painted. Amos
Aliens house has had an outside coat OF paint
by Mr.. Morris Of Wilmington. II. |. Turner
has built new l. and shed to his house. f.
II. Jones and A. d. Howe have each built
new sugar house.
s. H. Lazelle and s. II. Yean have some
700 turkeys which they lately took from the
other side Of the Green mountains.
Miss Gertrude s. Sherman closed her
school at West Dover last Friday, and is now
teaching the winter term in District No. 3.
Miss Emma Ward has her new fall and
winter millinery.
Snow was eight inches deep Monday
morning.
Il. Jones, it,, has returned from Buffalo.
N. Y, where he has been for medical treat
ment, and is much improved in health.
w. Jones and wife, who have been spend
ing some Eve weeks with their daughter 10
Illinois, are at home again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06
The New York Result.

There is small occasion for Republican re-
greet over defeat like that which the party
sustained in the state of New York on Tues
day. Both its ticket and its platform stood
for what is best, not only in the Republican
party, but in state and national politics They
stood for cvil-servioe reform, for clean poll
tics, for honest administration, for upright,
unassaiable character in candidates. The
Democratic ticket had bourbon spokesman,
trading, self-seeking politician, who believes
in personal politics and in rewarding ones
friends ut its head and the main plank in its
platform was q direct thrust at civil.ser-
vice reform. On issues thus drawn the Re-
publcans have suffered defeat and they can
well afford to stand on their record and &C
oept the result with cheerfulness.
No end of reasons have been put forth to
account for this unexpected result 1t was
the "bloody shirt" speeches of Logan and
Foraker, it was the cold-blooded inaction of
the Conkling stalwarts, it was the return TO
the Democratic fold of the Irish who voted
for Blaine, it was the free use of administra-
tion patronage and administration money-it
was these and dozen other things which we
are told in the same breath did the work for
Hill but after all is said the fact remains
that there was an unaccountable apathy
among the Republicans of the country dis
tricts who staid at home and made no at
tempt to overcome the majority which cor
ruption and trading in New York city rolled
up as usual. 1t was this which elected Hill
The vote of the entire state was light and the
falling off on the Republican side was far
larger than on the Democratic Further
than this, it is evident that the Independents
of the state count for less than has been
claimed, for it is understood that their vote
was given bodily to Davenport.
1t will be interesting to see what effect the
New York result has on Mr. Olevelands fu-
ture course. 1t was glazing piece of incon-
sistency for an administration which came
into power on an alleged reform basis to Off
ciously take the laboring oar in a cause like
that which Hill represented, but this is pre-
oisely what the Cleveland administration did,
and now that the election is over the New
World and Sun impudenty turn and tell the
President that the result is a notice to him
that he must change his course, cut loose
from independent influence and conduct his
administration hereafter on genuine Demo
cratic" principles. New York has elected Q
'reAl Democrat" and not make believe, the
World insolently says, and that is the kind oil
President that the Democrats want
The World is right about this, and the
main thing of interest is to see whether the
result Of Hills victory will not be to tighter
the relentless grip of the spoilsmen on the
President and cause him to abandon even
show of resisting their pressure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06
A speech By senator Morr,II.

Hon. Justin s. Morrill, was the guest of the
Liberal Union club of Boston last week. at
their October meeting, and made an apt and
effective speech on the tariff question. He
said that he had long been suspected of being
In favor Of 9 protective tariff, and he was
still of the opinion that tho statesmanship
that only seeks TO create market for foreign
productions is un-American, and he thought
lite advocates had legitimate claim upon the
British parliament for their services. The
protective tariff, he said, is not "a local ques-
tion," but its benehoenoe touches and helps
every part of the country alike. Mr. Morrill,
continued:
"a foreign market is = will o. the wisp. The only
props Of our western wheat and corn growing
territories are tariff and cheap transportation. But
II is said that We must have revenue reform. And
downward toward free trade. The efIect Of Il viii be
to cheaper labor and deprive II Of some Of present
comforts and ornaments. It's effect will be to send
OF children barefoot into the fields and into
the workshops and less TO the common schools may
say that the free traders would emAscuRte the Decar
alton OF Independence; they would not leave us
enough manhood to support anything more than
government OF the policenot enough TO enable TO
choose our own avocAtons. trust, however, that we
shall have enough Of that ancient heroic Independence
to show that we intend now and forever, In peace
IN war, to make our own coats and shrts-in homely
make our own shoes and stockings, TO make our own
dinner plates and knives and forks above all to make
our own sn,ps ana oAhnohi andi nnAlyi thAt We snail
ooeRes for II strikes me that life is too short for
young men 10 learn and uneArn theories that have
root anywhere except upon arlstocrtc sol-upon the
soil Of England. And think that am In favor Of
an extension OF eiyil-seryice reform; and while I
wouldn't do anything to injure any educational inati
tution-God forbdl-yet II any vacancies should hap
pen In their stan, would subject the candidates TO
proper clvseryice examination to their qualhcA-
tons"
The report Of the Senator's speech was lib.
orally brAeketed with daughter and applause, f."
showing that his audience highly enjoyed his
sharp and witty thrusts at the free.traders
and their heresies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06

The President announced on Wednesday
the appointment of two members OF the civil
service ommission-Alfred P. Edgerton of
Fort Wayne, Ind, in place of Mr.. Eaton, and
William L. Trenholm of Charleston, s. O., in
place of DIR. Gregory. Edgerton is a man of
about 20, gentleman Of the old school,"
and was Democratic member of Congress in
the time of the Fillmore and Pierce admins
trations. Trenholm is 20 years younger, and
belongs to a well.known Carolina family. His
father was at one time secretary of the treas
ury under Jefferson Davis but the son has
not been in politics. The places on the COM
mission have gone a-begging under Demo.
cratic rule, all the men of national prominence
to whom they we're offered having declined
Both these appointments appear to bs reputa-
BILE ones, and Mr.. Edgerton is said to have
been appointed upon the recommendation OF
Chief Justice Waite, of whom he is an init
mate associate. This morning it is announc.
ed that Mr. Eaton has consented to accept
temporary reappointment upon the commits
sion while the new members become familiar
with their duties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06
TOWN REPREsENrAr1vEs, II

TOWN REPRKsENTATIyEs, 1776 TO 1884.
Thinking that perhaps a little history might not
be found uninteresng, we have taken pains TO look
up the tovn-representative history Of Halifax from
her nrst settlement to the present time. The hrst
mention We md Of Halifax at the meeting at Dor
set OF delegates from the various towns 80 the New
Hampshire Grants In September, l776, Halifax then
being represented by Col. Ben amin Carpenter. Next
comes Edward Harris, who elected In l77S and
served till 1883, when Joseph Tucker chosen In
liza Hubbel Wells was chosen, aud served until 1889
Next comes BenjAmin Henry, who served from that
year till l79S, when Darius BULLOCK was elected b.
Henry again served from 1879 TO 1907, and then Mr.
Bullock served till 1905. From 1903 10 1911 Stephen
Otis; 1912 TO 1917 Darius Bullock 1915 Russell Avery
1879, ID. Bullock 1920 aud 1921. Is. Henry 1921 Geo.
Boardman; 1928 to 1928. James L. Stark; 1929 and
1880 Sanford Plumb; 1881, ID. Bullock 1884, Sanford
Plumb; 1888, Benz. Woodland; 1884, James L. STARK ;
1885 and 1886, D. Woodland; 1887 and 1888 Isaac wor
den; 1889, JAS. L. STARK; 1870 and lS4I, Rufus X.
Henry; ls42, VIM. II. Stark: ls43, b. Woodard; ls44
Nicholas Clark; lS45. Wm. Plumb; 1916, stephen
Niles; ls47 aud 1918, Jonas Scott; 1Si9 Joseph Hen
ry; 1850, Amos Tucker; 1881, Jonas Scott 1882 Eli
sha HAgAr; 1853, Isaac Worden; 1854, Martin Scott
ADJ 1855 and 1856 Alpbeus II. Stone; 1884, II. Tuck
er; 1855 and 1859, stephen Niles; 1890 Martin Scott
2d 1851 and 1882, Chas. Fowler; 1865 aud 1864 A. II.
Tucker; 1855 and 1896, Albert J. Tucker; 1867 and
1868, Almon BAllou 1869 aud 1870, A. H. Stone This
year the biennial sessions began. In 1872 Charles
Grifdn; 1874, A. II. Stone; 1876, Albert NJ V. HagAr;
1873 j. l.. Harrington; $780, L. W. sumner; 1882, L.
NJ Woodard; 1884, Geo. L. Clark.
The hrat town clerk was Samuel WoOdArd, elected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06
TUESDAYS ELECTIONS.
Hill EIscted In New York, HIahone ne.
feated In Virginia, and the Demo-
crats Generally make Gains.

Hill EIsoted In View York. Mahons ne.
feated In Virginia, and che Demo-
crats Generally make Gains.
Elections Of more or less importance we're
held in eleven states on Tuesday. The states
which elected full boards OF state officers
we're Iowa, Massachusetts,, Mississippi, New
York and Virginia. The other six states
elected minor state officers, legislatures OF
supreme court judges.
The most important and significant Of
these elections we're those held in Massachu-
sets, New York aud Virginia In Massachu-
sets Gov. Robinson, the Republican candi-
date, was reelected by plurality over Prince,
Democrat, which will reach nearly 20,000
The Legislature is strongly Republican. In
New York, contrary to almost universal ex-
pectation, Gov. Hill, the Tammany.spoils
candidate, Is elected over Ira Davenport, rep
resenting the Republican.re element, by
plurality which will probably reach 1000
to 1000. In Virginia Fitzhugh Lee, Bour-
bon-Demooratic candidate is elected over
John s. Wise, Malone Republican, and the
Legislature is strongly Democratic, insuring
the defeat of Malone for reelection to the
United States Senate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06

E. A. Sowles of the wrecked st. Adams
national bank has caused the Burlington Free
Press to be sued for libel for printing an
item, which gained currency last week, stat
ing that he had fed the country since his
release in the United States court at Rutland
on q charge of violating the United States
banking law. The Free Press shows excellent
spirit in the matter and says that, having had
no malicious intent in the publication, it does
intend to be bullied by Mr.. Sowles, who, by
the way, 'does not telegraph from his home,
but from another state" 1t does Mr.. Sowles
the justice of correcting its statement to the
extent Of saying that it was not he but his
brother Albert who left the state for q
short time on the occasion newfoundland
for the rest the Free Press asks Mr.. Sowles
to do his worst and the paper will stand the
consequences
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06

Announcements.

wASTED-An experienced girl for family sowing
one who do the incest machine work. Apply at
No. 80 Green street.
The German Catarrh Autldote In to-day's issue
claims TO cure catarrhal deafness.
This week F. W. Kuech Co. will close out lot Of
ladies and children's cotton hose at 8 cts per pair.
big Job in all-linen towels at 12H cts. each. fresh
lot Of ladies' oolored-border hemsttched handker-
chiefs at 10 cts each that would be cheap 30 cts
S6-inoh brown cotton at 5T cents yard Send for
samples Of any kinds Of goods, and you will how
cheap we sell.
Try the Decatur Cuff Holder" for sale by +. A.
Hubbard Matchmaker and Adjuster, 90 Main 81.
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING al Cheney Clapp's.
Are you going West Cudworth 4 Childs are SELL
ing reduced rate railroad tickets Chicago and other
doints over the well known Boston 4 Albany and
other popular routes, with through cars.
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at Cheney h Capps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06
rev. John Prouty,

The late Rev. John p Prouty, Of vi nelAnd, n. j.,
whose 1eath At that place is elsewhere recorded, was
4 native Of BAttleboro aud for years WAS an active
resident Of this village. His father Elisha Prouty,
one Of the strong, brainy men Of West Brattleboro
In the olden time. The son kept bookstore IN the
building the site where the present Herrick Wy
man block stands and was finally succeeded in the
business by Mr.. FELTON,. Mr.. Prouty was also q IL
censed Methodist preacher and was one Of the prime
movers In the construction OF the "od" Methodist
church School street. He built the original house
from which Hon. Farley STAIRS present residence
developed and AfterwArd built the house where Gov
Hobrook now lives He was man Of Ideas on all
subjects and earnest opponent Of capital punish
ment. He removed TO VinelAud some IS or 80 years
ago. where he continued his vocation occasional
preacher. His wife, who 8 sister Of W. p. Cuue,
died some 8 or Q montha ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06
Personal.

For the past two weeks publishers no
tce" has called attention to the arrearage
bills, recently sent out, payment of which
was not urged at the usual time, early in the
year, because of the "hard times" We are
sure there can be no better time for their pay
ment than the present, when abundant har-
vests have been gathered in and all workers
have been and are prohtably employed. tits
for this reason that We once more call Atten-
ton to the matter, and ask each individual to
mako Il personal" matter to see that We
arc saved from further trouble or solicitation
In ihis connection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06

is built Of brick and stone with three large
towers, and seats $50. The inside IL finished
In chestnut with movable furniture to match.
The handsome windows cost upward Of $500
and we're presented mainly by the parishion.
ers as a memorial The society was estab
lished in 1866 by Rev. Father Dinow, and
numbered 100 members. II nov has over
1000 members, and owns property to the
amount Of $50, 900. The church will not be
dedicated until spring.
Rev. Dr. MoColester and wife, formerly
OF this place, are TO leave about the first Of
January for Egypt, where they will remain
aome two vaar5
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-06

The returns for October show that there
were $3.50 deaths from small pox in Montre-
al, of which only 81 were Protestants. The
number of deaths holds steadily at about 40
a day.
The quarantine on the northern border of
this state is TO be strengthened. The sanitary
inspectors of the United States marine hospi-
tai service at st. Adams. Rouse's Point, New
port, RichfOrd and Island Pond have been
instructed to detain all Montreal baggage for
disenfection and vaooinate all persons from
that city who fail TO possess certificates from
physicians known 10 the inspectors. No per-
son will be permitted to leave the places des-
ignRted without certificate from the United
States inspector.