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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION.

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION
A very pleasant event was the recogni
ton on Saturday, Nov. 6, of the fiftieth an
niversary of the marriage of Dea. and Mrs.
Stephen Wheeler Some 80 of the friends
and neighbors gathered and occupied the
time in social intercourse, singing, and par
taking of bountiful refreshments. Con
CALCULATIONS, also, were offered by ii. r.
Chase to the bride and groom of fifty years,
and c. S. Sherman on their behalf respond
ed. A poem by "A. X. c." of Brattleboro
was read by Miss Lucy Chase. Letters
with kind wishes were received, and appro-
pirate presents A member of the family
adds, Il feel safe in saying that the gather
ing was fully enjoyed by father and mother I"
OF their five children the only one sur
viving, Mrs. H. r. Chase of Northampton,
Mass, was present. The two deceased
daughters were representative one by her
son and daughter, the other by daughter
and her babe four generations being pres
ent at the gathering, embracing the entire
number of surviving members of the fami-
w. These two lives joined for half a centu-
nv furnish another instance of the fitness
of the term Golden wedding"
November days are drear and chill-no song OF
summer time;
The birds have left these northern hills TO find
SUMMER CLINE;
But outward scenes 10 human life bear but lit
tie part;
The fercest heats OF summer ran 10 warm the
frozen heart.
To youth and love It's always May WIN ME ana
light they glow;
They frightened that November day just fifty
years ago"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

Mrs. Horace Carpenter has recently had
erected at her husbands grave in the old
burying- ground, a handsome monument of
red Scotch granite. Thayer of Bellows
Falls was the fortunate contractor and re
ceived for the job 500.
George johnson has bought Mrs Lucita
Joslyn's place price $3.50
Mrs. S. w. Houghton opens her parlors
to the public next Monday evening. All
are invited.
The matter of holding special meetings
was considered last Sunday at the Baptist
church and it was voted unanimously To in
vite Rev. II. A. King, the evangelist, 10
hold series of meetings here 1t is expect
ed he will be in Putnoy about the middle of
December.
The dramatic club, which for several
weeks past has had in preparation the drama
entitled The Flowing Bowl" will present
the same on Friday evening 10Th inst, at
the town hall. Doors open at O'Clock.
Miss Alice Whitney removed on Tuesday
TO Hinsdale, n H., where she has made ar
rangements for doing dressmaking.
On Tuesday one of Pierce's lighthouses
was discovered TO be on fire, and the mill
boys had lively fight to subdue the flames
The damage, which was chiefly TO stock, is
estimated at about $3.50. BooTH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12
BRATTIEBORO.

count Of her son, Jason 2. Rhoades, mem
Der Of Co. X DIST Infantry, L. S., DIR.
Kenyon charged 500 and his expenses. He
was held to bail in $500 for his appearance
before the y. S. Circuit court at its next
session mt Burlington.
A special meeting Of Orchard Post, No
65, G.. A. r., will be held here next Wednes
day for inspection. II. A. Dudley, assist
ant inspector, will be present, and It is hop
ed and expected every com~ade will be on
hand
The gathering with Mr.. and Mrs. f.. A..
Hastings Wednesday evening, was largely
attended and much enioyed-as such gath
erings always are when held with this hos
pitable couple
Knapp & Day have sold their goods and
lease TO Wesley r. Phillips of Brattleboro,
the sale occurring last Saturday and imme-
date possession being given. IL is under
stood that Mr. Knapp will locate in the West,
and as he is thorough and careful bust
ness man. there is no doubt Of his future
success.
Miss Ella Holbrook was severely bitten
last week by dog belonging to her father.
Mr.. Holbrook came TO the rescue and killed
the dog ON the spot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

Miss Carrie Bruce, who has a class Of mu-
sic in South Londonderry, has been one Of
Mr.. Lucien Howe's pupils and is well rec
commended by him.
Miss A. f. Fish is to teach the winter
school in West Wardsboro
John Convey expects to move to Vernon
soon.
Mrs Miller of Brattleboro is boarding at
Otis Parks and will remain for the present
if the dressmaking patronage offers sufli-
Client inducement
Hetty Benson of Andover is spending the
week at w n. Chases
Mrs. II. S Kenny is spending a week in
Wardsboro. Mrs. Chas. Booth of Pdtney
has been visiting in town
There is talk of an entertainment by the
dramatic club Thanksgiving evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

The fall term at Leland and Gray semin
AIRY closes with public ''rhetoricals' Friday
evening Parents and students speak of
the term now closing as a very pleasant and
profitable one. There is already an assur-
ance of larger attendance than usual dur
ing the winter term, which opens the week
after Thanksgiving See advertisement in
another column.
Rev. Mr.. Goodhue of the Congregational
church, preached to his own people and adj
ministered the sacrament last Sunday, after
an absence of three weeks ON his vacation
in Chicago
Rev. Homer A. King, evangelist, of
Springfield, Mass, now laboring at East
Dover, is to be invited 10 hold revival meet
ings soon, with the Baptist and Congrega-
tional churches here. He illustrates his
sermons with biblical and gospel paintings.
The young people of the Congregational
society will hold harvest festival, with re-
freshments, in parsonage hall next Wednes-
day evening. A cordial invitation TO attend
is extended TO everybody,
DR.. Henry b. Kenyon was before U. S.
Commissioner f. l.. Waterman ON Tuesday
of this week on complaint of District At
tOrney Haskins ON charge of violating the
United States laws in demanding and re-
ceiving greater sum for his services in as
sisting person TO obtain a pension than the
law provides. The law allows fee of $40,
or not exceeding S25 under written con
tract filed with the pension office. In the
case of Nancy f. Rhoades, the defendant
in this suit, who receives a pension ON ac-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

The parent Of insomnia or wakrfulness In nine
cases out Of ten il a dyspeptc stomach Good di-
gestiun gives sound sleep; indigestion intefferes
with Il. The brain and stomach sympathize. one
Of the prominent symptoms Of a weak state Of the
gastric organs is a disturbance of the great nerve
entreput. the brain. IntgOrate The stomach, and
you restore equilibrium to the great centre. A
most reliable medicine for this purpose is Hostel
ter's stomach Bitters, which Is far preferable To
mineral sedatives and powerful narcotics, which,
though they may for time exert "A sopOrific in
huence upon the brain, soon cease to act and inva-
riably iniure the tone of the stomach The Bitters
the contrary, restore activity 10 the operations
Of that all-important organ, and their benefCent
influence Is reflected In sound sleep and a tranquil
tate Of the nervous system. A wholesome impe
IL likewise given to the action Of the liver and
bovels Nv its usa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

Mr.. Editor In the Reformer's Dummerston
locals Of last week one item does the East Dunn
mrrstOn postmstrtSs great injustice. II is not
my custom To notice hypochondrac locals that
cOnduce To solicit trihing favors and patronage
of purely selfish motive. But 1t is due the pa
irons Of Dummerston post office alike with my
self 10 say IL Is not true that the carrier * detain-
ed from ~ To ~ minutes every night at the East
Dummerston post Office Nor is he detained ten
minutes every night, but the mail train has been
ten minutes, more or less late many nights.
Hence the chronic gHlmber is too idiotc to ascer-
tain the true cause for complaint and give facts.
but adds more mistake to the pile of big blum
deTs especially since becoming notorious for
straddling Of presiding over two post Offices yes'
This Is not right Z. NJ. r.. DUNNERsToN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12
WestT oyyusheud.

Eugene Sanderson has purchased the grist
mill of f.. A. Holmes, and taken possession
of the same. Will continue TO repair boots
and shoes as heretofore.
Rumor has it that George Pierce has
bought the express and fish business of r. A.
Holmes, and will continue the same, going
to Bratteboro Tuesday and returning on
Wednesday.
Richard Smith is engaged quite extensive
ly in the poultry business, and has already
commenced TO market some of his chickens.
Brown & Adams have dissolved partner
ship in the spring bed business
Charlie Kimball is spending few weeks
vacation at home, and is prepared TO repair
clock and watches as his friends may need.
Charlie Williams and family have return
ed from the west and will live with Mrs.
Williamss mother, Mrs s. Hescock
Lou Robbins, Cyrie Switzer and Arthur
Smith are on the sick list. 2.
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Annthrr Life Hnrehi

Probably no physician In New England enjoys
such an enviabe reputation for the cure Of long
standing, complicated chronic diseases as does DR.
Gage, the noted specialist. Of No ~ W. 3st ST.,
New York. His success In this part Of the coun-
try is indeed phenomenal. and his cures arr I'M
surpassed by any physician living. He makes no
idle boast, does he hold out false hopes to the
afflicted but he is regular In his visits, honest and
frank In all his dealings, and does not attempt
cases unless he feels sure Of success The evil
dence Of his skill is not farfetched. citizens
well know, but is here in our midst Perhaps one
Of the most wonderful cures yet reported is that
Of the student in this village who In February last
was taken with Brights disease Of the kidneys.
After treatment by Montpelier physicians, he was
removed to his home in Hardwick 10 die. they
supposed The eXcretions from the kidneys were
thick with albumen. and he was terribly bloated
and ~ feeble that he cgild hardly lift his head
from the pillow Finally council Of physicians
from Montpelier and Hardwick gave the patient
up as beyond all help. At this iuncture a nessen-
ger was despatched 10 lay the case before Dr.
Gage who, fearing it might be- too late, reluctant.
~ consented Ia treat the without seeing the
patient And happy determination it was for
his remedies acted like charm from the first and
the patient has far recovered TO feel Ger
tain that he has a new lease of life. Last week
he came to Montpelier to see the man who was in.
strumentll Ia almost snatching him from the
grave and To express in person his heartfelt graft
tude 10 DR. Gage for saving his life Montpelier
Paper
Keene Tuesday Nov 10.
Brooks House. Brattleboro, Wednesday, Nov L..
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Wiudhnm.

j. w. and Lemuel Hastings have sold
their farm back to VIM. Harris and have
returned to Fort Ann, N. Y,
G.. W. Dimick had the misfortune to cut
his leg with an adze a few days ago.
Mrs. H. NJ. Abbott aud daughter intend
to Join our representative at Montpelier
next week.
Mrs. j. A. Pollard and Julian are visiting
at Chester for a short time before starting
for Nebraska.
Warren Softer lost horse not long since ;
disease unknown,
f. II. Harris has just returned from a
trip to Deerfield, Mass
Miss Allen of Wallingford and Ina Dor
set are visiting at j, j. Johnson's
The young peoples improvement society
are to have an oyster supper at the town
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

NJ. L. Boynton has thoroughly repaired
his house bought of Alfred Howard, and
quite recently moved into it. Tuesday even
ing friends to the number of 45 took pos
session, to the surprise of the family, and
made themselves at home, providing re
freshments and leaving as a reminder of
their visit and token of their good will
chamber set which was presented with fit
ting words by Rev. G. NJ. Winch this with
the response by Mr.. Boynton, remarks and
prayer by Rev DE f. Stafford, singing by
the johnson brothers, and also by Mr. Boyn-
ton, were a fitting close to IA pleasant even
ings visit
The Johnson brothers from Londonderry
are holding musical convention here which
will close with a concert Saturday evening
The Sunbeam Band will hold their an
nual entertainment at the town hall next
Friday evening. Supper at six o'clock.
Exercises begin at &.
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nnmmIssIONERs, NOTICE.

y ESTATE OF POLLY BEMIS
The undersigned having been duly appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the District Of
Marlboro Commissioners 10 receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of POLLY BEAIIS, late Of Dunn
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
house of George w. Walker, in Bratteboro, in said
district, on the 80th day of November, 1895, and
18th day of April 1877, from l O'Clock p. A. until
1 O'Clock p NJ ON each Of said DAYS and that six
months from the 18th day Of October A. d. 1886,
is the time limited by said court for said creditors
10 present their claims TO us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Dummerston this 2d day of November,
1896. JOSEPH MILLER,
GEO. w WALKER, Commissioners.
THOMAS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

The selectmen have put in tile sewer
across the head of Main street, extending
from the end of the bridge TO the end of
Winchester's block.
Melendy Bros. are putting in platform
scales for heavy weights near the depot.
The S. of T. are preparing an entertain
ment for the evening of Nov. 18th, to be
followed by a l0-cent supper.
Bills are out for Thanksgiving ball at
the rink, Nov. oath, supper to be furnished
by Landlord Converse.
Several from this town have taken ad
vantage of the cheap rates and are visiting
Boston this week
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Albee have returned
after several weeks absence in New York
state
Village schools close this week
A. Sturgess is home from Athol
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The donation for Rev. A. j. Martin will
be at G. Clisbee's Gnstead of the church as
announced last week. next Monday even
ing. 10Th inst. A harvest supper will be
served which will be free TO ALL Music, di-
alogues, and decamations will be in order,
and a splendid bedquilt will be sold during
the evening A general invitation rs ex-
tended.
Mamie, the little daughter of G. F. Brack
EFT. picked dandeion in full bloom Nov.
4th.
q. d. Lynde and family, who have been
quite sick, are getting better.
The sudden change in the weather Satur-
day night reminds us that we might as
well be preparing for winter.
Miss Lena Reed is circulating subscrip-
ton for singing school. She is one of the
persevering kind and don't know the mean
ing of the word fail.
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A. H. Bissell and his brother Frank from
Florence, Mass, have bought the Halliday
farm in Rockingham.
Geo l.. Cady of 81. Albans has bought
out {. {. Chapin's fruit and ice-cream bust
ness.
N. w. Locke has bought farm in Putney.
f. H. Stoughton Post q. A. r., will pre-
sent the new military drama. Tactics. at
Union hall Nov 24-5, to be followed by n
grand ball.
The village authorities have bought Sis
by steamer for the use of the fire depart
ment,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

School in Dist No. /, West closed the
fall term of nine weeks last Friday. Whole
number of scholars "a ten not absent or
tardy; average attendance per day 81 (;
taught by Miss Mary f.. Taft of South Had
ley Falls Mass. At the close Of school her
scholars and friends made her a present of
nice writing desk. Miss Taft wishes to
thank her friends for their kind remem-
brance and handsome present
f. Hardwick & Son have sold the cottage
monument they had at the county fair. 1t
goes to the Catholic cemetery at Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

and it is understood that the bridge will he
put across as soon rs the material can be
manufactured. The contract price is about
SlS,OOO. The Vermont construction com.
pany were the builders Of the new North
Hero and Alburgh bridge and are under
$1,000 To he reliable concern. They have
shops at st Adams and Springfield. Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

The church staging is down and the out
side painting nearly done Work will be
begun on the interior Monday. There will
be IA service ON Sunday, as the scafulding
is not yet built The ladies are to have the
inside work done.
Mrs. f. May met with quite a serious ac-
cident a few days ago As she was out
driving, her horse became unmanageable
and ran, throwing her out. She was un-
able to walk and had to wait until persons
found her.
A. q. Person Of Iowa is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. W. w. Lynde, and old friends in
town.
Miller Mather has made a great improve
ment on the grounds about his house
The ladies' aid society met last week at
Geo Thomas's both afternoon and evening.
A very pleasant time.
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GreenaeId, Mass.


James Lawler and John T. Shea had an
alteration on Monday night Of last week
when Lawler received injuries from which
he died Friday night. Shea says that, after
the quarrel began, Lawler went and got II
spade with which he struck him (Shea) ON
the head and that in self-defence he wrest-
ed the spade away and struck back Law
ler's funeral was largely attended from the
Roman Catholic church last Monday morn
ing. Shea, who is in Jail, realizes the enor-
nifty of the crime with which he is charged
and is disposed to talk but little about it.
His wife is Frustrated from the shock and
has not been able to visit him yet but some
Of his relntives hnve CALLED Mt the mil
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

First dose of winters snow and blow last
Sunday
New steps and platform have been built
in front of the church
Jerry Emery and wife were at home the
first Of the week.
Chauncey Cummings has sold his real es-
tate and moved to Grahamville
Miss Gladys Pier has been compelled by
illness to give up the school in district No 9
George and w. II. II. Burbee have bought
the real estate of Chauncey Cummings, and
are putting the mill in shape to use
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12
NOMMIssIONERs, NOTICE.

y T.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Marlboro
Commissioners TO receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands Of all persons against the es-
tate of VIM. +. HEALD. late Of Brattleboro, in
said district, deceased and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto, hereby give notice that will meet
for the purpose aforesaid at the Office Of the Estey
Organ Co. ON the 25th day Of December and the
3Oth day of April next, from one O'Clock p. NJ. un-
Ill four O'Clock p. NJ, ON each OF said days, and
that six months from the tenth day Of November,
A. ID. 1885, is the time limited by said court for
said creditors TO present their claims to for eN
animation and allowance
Dated at Brattleboro this nth day of Nov. 1896.
JACOB ES'rEN, t,,tt-
III n T. GORDON COMMISSIONERS
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West Dover,

Sumner Dean and Rufus Houghton are
giving their houses n coat of paint
Several inches of snow fell Monday
Mrs. Pritchard of Sullivan, O., accompa-
MED by her daughter has been here for the
past two weeks, visiting the places where 20
years ago her parents lived. They are now
visiting in Wilmington.
Rev r. d. Metcalf is to give his lecture
on The Experiences Of Yankee Soldier
at Putney next week.
f. c. Kent has been making quite extern
sive repairs upon his buildings. Mrs. Kent,
who has been very sick for several weeks,
is improving slowly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12
West Halifax.

In the lumber item of last week, for birch
read beech
George l.. Clark and Landon II. Ballou
have formed copartnership, under the
firm name of Clark K Ballou, for the man
ufactnre of sheepskin moccasins, buying
their skins in Boston, cutting them out and
hiring them sewed, and furnish employment
for several families. The skins are Of the
sumac tannage, and are rs soft and pliable
AS deerskin. They have brisk local trade,
and their goods are also sold by travelling
salesman
Arthur w. Stones barn was burned
Thursday evening, 4th inst, with about 20
tons of hay, some barley in the straw,
few farming tools, etc. Flames were first
seen by a neighbor bursting out OF the main
harm. Nothing definite is known as to the
origin of the fire. 1t of course had help to
INIT. but whether accidental or intention
Il Is not known, though the latter seems the
most reasonable. Mr. Stone himself had
been away all day, and only arrived to see
the building in ruins. Insurance slOO-not
enough TO pay for the hay.
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Enrt Dover.

Last Friday as Mrs. Erasmus May was
coming to East Dover the horse ran, and
she was thrown from the wagon near the
watering trough this side of NJ. H. Sher-
mans, and remained there until help ar
rived from the village. She was carried to
A. A. Aliens and DR.. White Of Williams
vile called. She was badly bruised and
there was deep cut on her head, but no
bones were broken. She was removed to
her home the next day. The wagon was
broken but the horse was not hurt
j. H. Metcalf was sued by Porter Rob
erts of Bratteboro who claimed that Met
calf owed him for work The court was
held in Brattleboro Monday, and verdict
rendered in favor of Roberts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-11-12

President Cleveland's attention is being
called TO Postmaster General Villas who
spoke at a Democratic rally at Madison,
Wis, Monday night, and TO United States
District Attorney Wilbur of Brooklyn, n.
Y, who took the stump for the Democratic
party last week to help elect the gamblers
candidate for district attorney of Kings
county -Free Press
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S,TATE or VERMONT, westminster IS.

y The Probate Court Tor SAID District
To whom II may concern. Greeting
You are hereby notified that A. J. MARTIN
Guardian Of LUCRETIA VI. HOWE, an insane
person, has presented his petition to this Court
setting forth that his ward is the owner of about
three-fuurths Of an acre of land situated in Town
shend. with dwelling house and outbuildmgs
thereon. and that Il is necessary to sell the same
for the support and maintenance Of his ward. and
has prayed for license to sell the same:-And it is
hereby ordered that said petition b. referred for
hearing and decision to a special session of said
court to be held at the residence. of the Judge Of
said court in Westminster in said district. on the
9th day Of November. A. D. ls@i. when and where
you may be heard in the premises. If you see
cause - c. b. EDDY. Register
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OOMBIIssIONERs, NOTICE.

We the subscribers being duly appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District OF West
minister Commissioners To receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate Of DAVID A, POMROY, late Of
Townshend In said district, deceased,' and all
claims and demands exhibited in Offset thereto,
and six months from the 18th day OF October last
being allowed by said court for that purpose, we
do therefore hereby give notice that we VIII attend
To the business OF said appointment at the late
dwelling house Of said deceased, In Tuwnshend In
said district, ON the last Saturday of March next,
from 10 O'Clock A. NJ until 4 O'Clock p. A. ON said
day. DANIEL HARRIS, Commissioners
o. II. GARFIELD, lN''''''''''N
JoHS s. FULLERTON, Admir-, Townshend, Oct %,
1886 IS
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south Ward-bOro.

James Mundell an aged citizen, had
paralytic shock Monday morning, and only
lived till Tuesday afternoon.
W. C. Hall, while running Saturday even
ing, collided with pile of lumber near the
roadside and fractured one ley below the
knee 50 as 10 confine him to his room. The
lumber pile escaped uninjured.