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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-25
SPRING and SUMMER
1886.
DIRE SS SHIRTS.

In White. Printed and Embroidered COlored
PiQUr The Latest Novelty for B"SomS. etc.
French Fancy PrrcalrS. Madras and CheYint
Cloths. The Latest London and Paris De-
signs.
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NOTICE.

The above goods are all "Hand-Frame"
Made. and manufactured especially for this
House. Warranted the best of the X ind known.
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THE PATENT OFFICE.
INVENTORS A GLASS WITHOUT TIE
MONEY MAKING SENSE.

Patent Lawyers Who Make a Good Deal
of Money Numerous Patents f"r Rail
road Inventions A List of Queer Pat
ents Perpetual Motion.
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NOTICE.

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LOCAL NOTICES.


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PECIALTIES.

Fancy Imported Flannels for Tennis. Boating
shooting, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

Prices Currsn,.

ST. ALBAEs, Apr. 10, 1886.
sneral price 26a2sc. per h.. selections 29aSOc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
Vv.., Ches,eraeId.N.m.

Mr.. Jay Jackson who WAS elected as one
of the board of education in this town, de-
olines TO serve in that capacity, and Watson
Wheeler has been chosen in his place for the
term of one year.
The remains of Silas p. Yeagfr, a former
resident here, but for the last few years of
Bellows Falls were brought here for burial
last Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. o. E. Randall aud family, who have
been spending the winter SOUTH are expected
home about the lst of May.
Mr.. j. A. Smith of Middletown, Conn,
is expected to visit his old home about the
10th inst.
Last Saturday evening the members Of
Spaiford grange met at the house of Rev. II.
b. Morgan for the purpose of celebrating the
tenth anniversary of the grange. After eat
ing warm sugar, appropriate remarks were
made by Rev. H. b. Morgan, Hon. Murray
Davis, G. f. Burnham, and others. A re-
view of the ten years in which Spafford
grange has been organized was read and
many statistics were noted, which show a
record that no true hearted patron need to be
ashamed of. At the close a unanimous vote
of thanks was rendered to the worthy host
and hostess for the very genial manner in
which the grange had been received, when III
returned to their homes with frmer resolve
that they would ever be true to the noble pre-
cepts of the order.
AT the hall meeting last Monday evening
the required amount of $3.50 was completed
and the plans and specifications are now
nearly ready. Proposals for building will
soon be placed in the hands of a committee
ready for bids.
Mr.. o. e. Sargent of Winchendon, Mass +,
made a short call at his old home and among
his neiQhbors last week.
&C. p. Gibson has been away this week
after another carload of horses.
Mr.. A. A. Bysrd's father Of Peru, VT, is
visiting him for few days.
Grange meeting next Saturday evening
at G. A. Spoford's. 3.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

to portions Of her lecture. Structures on Sen
ator Edmunds aroused special discussion.
some said her comments we're lust others
considered them III timed aud unjust. Prob
ably most OF our citizens think that the pub
nc record Of Nermonps chosen man will 90
down in history as allied to statesmanship of
the highest and purest type, notwithstanding
nus bill to disfranchise Mormon women under
the exigencies Of their peculiar institution.
Never has the temperance cause been so ably
ana eloquently presented in our community
az during the past two or three years, by Ia
dies who wear the white ribbon, Mrs. Bowles
included. But perhaps the Windham county
jail records afford even stronger arguments
on the drink question These records give
rum as the cause of most commitments The
latest imprisonment is that of a young man
who is said to be all right except when under
drinking Influence.
There was large attendance at the fu-
neral OF Mr. Rice on Fast day.
Mr. Henry Bailey, who is TO teach tho
village school, has been looking for a suitable
tenement.
For the first time in many years the west
end OF s. f. Whtney's house is vacant.
The picture in a late Harper's Bazaar Of
the Ohio beauty who attracted attention from
the Prince of Wales acquires local interest
from the fact that Miss Cham berlain is a
niece OF Mrs. Reuben Taft, now of Dubuque,
Ia
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

Snow is nearly gone and highways are
fast improving.
The sugar season has been as good or
better than an average.
Several telephone poles were blown down
in the late storm, but have been replaced.
Maple sugar is selling at 8 cts. pound
and syrup at 80 cts. gallon.
-Dsa. L. A. Warren has had an attack of
hemorrhage, though not very severe.
Quite number of our citizens have this
week attended the meeting of the Grand
Lodge of the Knights of Honor at Brattle-
boro.
Mrs. Leonard Brown recently acciden-
tally fell and received an injury from which
she has been suffering, but ia recovering.
The post office in this village is open
from about o'clock A NJ to the usual hours
of closing business in the evening.
Henry Lsmphear has moved into the
house he bought of Mrs. H. Oorkins some-
time since
S. W. Potter has sold the Guild place to
Theodore Graves for $3.50.
Fox a Brown are painting Dea. War
ren's dwelling house, also that of Henry
Limphear.
Mrs. d. g. Taylor is slowly recovering
from long and quite serious illness.
The directors of the creamery associa-
ton met on Wednesday and staked out the
plat of ground on which the buildings will be
erected, the work on which will soon be be.
gun and completed as soon as possible.
Some weeks since Geo. W. Farnsworth
had his foot badly crushed by the rolling of a
log, from which he has suffered much, aud
on Wednesday the large toe was amputated
by Drs johnson and Stafford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

in speech eulogizing the old soldiers. and in
which he said with great warmth that the
time ought TO be far distant when we disdain
those brave defenders; he 'hoped his tongue
might cleave to the roof OF his mouth and his
right arm be palsied before the day sbould
come that he joined in an attempt like this to
put the foot Of the people Of Brattleboro on
the neck of the Grand Army"
q. B. krwan followed in a similar strain.
Mr.. Stoddard earnestly opposed the Estey
amendment. II adopted Il tied the town mn
to one design and shut out all opportunity for
free choice or competition. He sincerely re-
gretted the apparent attempt TO array the
Grand Army, az body, in favor Of the pro.
posed amendment. The citizens desired an
opportunity to erect monument to the sol.
ders who entered the service from Brattle-
boro, and II was more fitting that the citizens
should have the matter in charge than that
the Grand Army as body should erect such
monument to their own memory, and he
lamented any attempt to ignore this privilege
of the citizens.
Tue debate closed with few well-chosen
words from Mr.. Harris who, voicing a senti-
ment already touched upon by other speak.
ers, said he hoped the Haskins resolution
would prevail, for by its terms It was the
whole town which proposed to build a monu.
ment in memory Of its brave defenders, the
members OF the Grand Army, as citizens,
bearing their equal share Of the expenses. II
was far greater honor to the Grand Army
that the town should do this than that the old
soldiers should seek to take the lead in the
erection of a monument to themselves.
MIR. Estey's substitute was first put to vote
and was lost by an overwhelming majority,
viva voce. The question was then put to vote
on Col. Haskins's original resolution. The
meeting voted seemingly as one man. with a
round, full AYE" in its favor, and not voice
was raised in the negative.
The meeting then adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

-OIe Of the Leland a Gray girls made an
abstract of Prof. Stockbrdge's interesting
lecture on the Yellowstone national park last
Monday evening, and ii is likely to be print, d
in future issue Of The Phnnix
There was a large crowd at the old folks
10 cent supper in Academy hall Wednesday
evening. lu many instances whole families
took supper there. Music, recitatons and
dialogues after supper made the evening pass
very pleasantly.
E. N. Winslow, for the past five years the
faithful and pleasing clerk Of S. ID. Winslow,
ID left Monday for Hastings, Neb., where be
has secured a very desirable position as book
keeper for the Nebraska loan a Trust com
pany, one of the largest incorporated compa
MES OF the kidd in the West. Els many
friends in and about Townshend wish him
much pleasure and success in his new eLter-
prise.
Miss Morse, the assistant teacher in the
academy, was summoned to Charlestown,
Mass, on Monday by Telegram announcing
the dangerous lines of her father. When
she reached home she found that her father
had died the day before, but her friends did
not dare announce the fact by telegram on ac-
count of Miss Morse's recent illness aud con-
tinued feeble health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

You viii mud the answer at glance by placing
on the Arc Postal Scale whatever article you are
about TO mall or have received through the mail.
rus Arc Postal Scale Il device Invented express
Tor tue purpose OF placing before everyb ldy the
postal law Ia four lines relating to rates Of postage
II gives on lts lial the exact amount OF postage
which must be prepaid IN stamps upon each letter
piece OF merchandise, book ard newspaper sent
through the mails In the United States and the
Dominion OF Canada. This saves no end oftrouble
II renders unnecessary or useless the weighing Of
postal matter by ounces and then referring TO
list OF postal rates The Arc Scale tell 1t all. No
reckoning Is needed, the postal rate Is instantly
apparent. long needed convenience has been
perfected by the inveatOr and manufacturer Of the
arc scale In the family scale devised expressly to
help the good housekeeper. This scale has no
weights to be lost or mslaid nor has 1t any springs
TO get out of order. BY its use yOu may have all
weights shown at glance. The cook making her
cakes, the preseryer putting up preserves and lei
Hes, the prudent hOusekeeper desiring to know
Just what weights she buys, these must all use the
famly Scale. II Is a marvel Of simplicity and du-
tahlllly, II mas nothing about II to out or rust
II has neat tin scoop for flour, sugar, ETC. a
strong hook for meats and eau be used for weig-
ing all sorts OF things No scale before devils
ed 50 exactly meets ell the requirements OF a scale
Tor the kitchen. II can, however, be used any
where. 1t 1850 cheap that every home can have one
and no one u enabled TO see II help buying this
climax OF all scales.
have tested these scales and md them to be
accurate with the scales manufactured for govern
meut use. f. W. CHILDS Postmaster
For sale by W. F HOWE, Brattleboro, Vt.
That tired feeling" from which you suffers go much
particularly In the morning, IL entirely thrown on by
Hoods Sarssparilla.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

There WAS surprise party at ii. n.
Browns on the Goth ult., the 1S.h anniversary
of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Blown.
About so persons were present, in behalf of
whom II. @. Millington, in few appropriate
remarks, presented beautiful hanging lamp.
Col. Truman Streeter ofiiciated in a repetition
of the marriage ceremony. Dancing and va
rious games were also in order, and warm su.
gar was served on snow. All present ell lyod
themselves to the utmost.
H. @. Millington has exchanged his house
and lot in Rowe, Mass, for the II. w. Brig
ham house and lot in Sadawga village.
Capt. Currsn of Provncetown, Mass,
has been stoPT ing with Capt. Stickney Tor a
short time.
Fred w. Sawyer has gone TO Bridgeport,
Conn, having an engagement for the season
with the Barnum and London circus, as porter
on the sleeping-cars. The show opens IN
Philadelphia on the 2G.h inst.
Our sugar-makers have made large guam
titles of maple sugar and syrup, of good quail.
ity.
james Pixies wife and children have been
very sick, but are improving.
The saw-mills are running on full time.
Chester Fairbanks is reported to have
bought the Henry Haynes farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

The village schools will be in the efficient
charge of Miss NJ. E Conant and Miss Mary
F. Fits, of West Wardsboro. The primary
department will begin Wednesday, April 81,
the grammar school Monday, April &c.
There will be a social at the Congrega-
tional chapel Tuesday evening, April goth
spelling school and a general recitation
from the works of Longfellow will contribute
to the interest of the occasion.
C. f. Eddy, Esq, of Bellows Falls, will
deliver the memorial day address in this town.
w. E. l.. Walker has been in Boston the
past week.
The following officers we're installed in
Grafton Division, s. of T., April 9Th: W. p.
G. f. Thompson; W. A., Mrs Mary L.
Walker r. s., j. s. Parkurst A. X. s.,
Nellie Williams; Chap, Rev. Aaron Porter
F. S, @. S. Barrett; treas, NJ. F. Holden !;
Con, Aldo Davis A. c.. Chas Watrous; l.
s., Mrs. VIM. Haskell; o. s., Leon A. Col
burn.
Maple sugar is in good supply but is not
equal to last years product in quality and
does not command the good prices Of other
seasons.
The public library is now a free institu
ton and every family in town may take two
books per week. The hours are FROM six to
eight o'clock Thursday evenings and from
seven TO nine o'clock Saturday evenings
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
West RrattIeI,oro.

AT the auction sale Of the Morse place.
formerly owned and occupied by Rev Joseph
Chandler, on Tuesday, the properly was
bought by Rev. Asa Clark of Leverett, Mass. d,
the father of Mrs. Dr. Chas S. Clark It
was bid off at Sl2G0. Mr.. Clark was former
ly a resident of this village, and our people
will be glad to welcome him aud his family
back here again.
Rev Joseph Chandler, formerly pastor
OF the Congregational church here, is now
preachioR at Strawberry Point Iowa, place
of about 800 inhabitants. Both he and his
wife are in the enjoyment OF excellent health,
and well pleased with tho western climate and
people.
H. @. Squires has rented tho Alonzo
Goodenough farm and removed thereto.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Cole of Dummerston
have moved into the Weatherhead house be-
side the Congregational church for the sum-
mer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

Mr.. Henry NJ Bowden of Yale seminary,
New Haven, will preach in the Congregation.
al church next Sunday, morning and evening.
During the late storm there was a slide
on the Murder Hollow road, about half way
between the school house and the bridge,
which took 20 or 30 feet of the road down to
the brook Tue road has been carried some
40 feet to the east in consequence.
George Miller, who has been unable TO
work much for the past year, has been worse
since having tooth extracted some three
weeks ago. II is thought that the use of CO.
coalne at that time was injurious.
Malcolm Crawford, whose leg was broken
while coasting tho first Of last February, is
now able to walk little.
Mrs. George Walker has been engaged
to teach the school in District No. 2 II
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
PHOENIX, FARMER, FRIDAY April. 1e 1886

Brandon is to observe Saturday, May 20,
as Memorial day, when the now soldiers mon
ument will be unveiled. Big. Gen. l. A.
Grant IL deliver the address, and every mi
litia company aud Grand Army post in the
state, with the governor aud stat, will be in
vited TO attend the exercises.
The monument to Judge Harrington, the
slaunoh old defender Of human rights who
wouldn't order the surrender Of fugitive slaves
without "a Till Of sale from God Almighty"
ia substantially complete, and the committee
having II in charge meet on Tuesday to ar
range for the dedication. Tue monument,
which has been built OF Barre granite, is an
obelisk ID feet inches high, with a base
feet inches square. July is the date sug-
gested for the dedication.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

Samuel Moore rejoices in the possession
of a granddaughter. Peter Penor has moved
into Mr. Cronin's shop, and Geo. II. Har-
rington has gone to the farm lately occupied
by Mr. Penor. Frank Giles has returned
from New Hampshire, whore he bias been
spending the winter. Daniel Smith, who
has been very sick, is reported much better
Miss NJ. Howard, lady of over so years.
living with her niece. Mrs. II W. Smith, at
North Windham, fell one day last week,
breaking both bones in her leg below the
knee. II. Harris is visiting friends in
Massac usetts. @. Harris was so unfortu-
nate as to stick nail into his foot few days
ann- q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

Ex-President Arthur's doctor has been in.
terviewed. He says the distinguish ID inva-
lids ficulty is not functional arrangement
of the stomach, but he will not say what it
is, being decidedly opposed TO medical bull
lrtins like those issued about Garfield and
Grant. Mr. Arthur is better, and may live
20 wears, he declares.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

Among the exchanges we receive weekly
mono is more welcome than the Brattleboro
Phoenix. 1t is neatly printed, full Of local
news, and its editorials are timely and to the
poiut. II is paper which Brattleboro may
well be proud of. -MOr7fsoae Ne,os and CIT
izeR.
Some day, when we have time, we mean
to tell how carefully the News and Citizen
tills its local field, and how well edited ii is in
every way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
BOndViIle.

The sugar season is about over, and is
considered hardly up to the average.
The road to Jacksonville is very passable,
but in other directions the bottom Of the mud
Is somewhere between Vermont and China
The public examination Of teachers for
the town of Winhsll will be held at the school
house in this village on Saturday, April ~, at
9 A NJ.
VIM. johnson is about home.
A. X Burbank is putting some finishing
touches on the outside Of his house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
R..oIu,Ion. In MsmorIam.

WHEREAS, God, In his mysterious providence, has
suddenly taken from our ranks our beloved comrade
and friend, Charles Y. Miller therefore, belt
Res0lped That we, the members Of the Estey Guard,
bear witness 10 his fidelity and zeal In the service Of
this company and the regiment Of which II forms a
part.
Resolued, That we appreciate bis rare dramatic and
artistic talents, and his uniform kindness and gene
circle Of friends
Realized, That we extend our hearty Hympathy to
bis afflicted wife and brothers, aud commend them to
God who 10 able to give comfort aud soace In every
time OF need.
RESOLVED, That copy Of these resolutions be sent
to the widow Of our deceased cOmrade, that they be
written In the records Of this company, and printed
in the Brattleboro papers.
W. CHlLDsl Committee
NIB. SAYORY,S on
+. II. PARKER,J Resolutions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
Mr.. Barrest Can stand 1t

ITOH VHv H1UuIHUUT9 NVHIsItT'I
The anti T. lmunds sheets join in a chorus
of abuse Of Mr.. Barrett, the Washington
correspondent of the Boston II cord and AID.
vertiser who has told lots of truth about the
senatorial campaign in this state. But MIR.
Barrett can stand it, He is member of an
old and esteemed family, graduate of Dart
mouth college, and represents at the national
capital a journal which would not for a mo-
ment employ man whom it did not consd-
or both capable and honest. Moreover, those
engineering the campaign against Mr. Ed
munds ought to know that personal fight is
Just the thing they do not want to provoke
Too much that is true can be said by Mr.. Ed
munds's friends
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
West TownahensI.

Roads nearly dry again.
Sugar makers have been reaping rich
harvest for the past week.
Geo. Sanderson cut bad cash in his
foot which confines him to the house. We
are glad to say that Miss IL. Sanderson has
been engaged to teach the summer term OF
school beginning April 2Glh.
e. II. Adams, @. p. Bdrrett's old clerk,
has associated himself with L. f. Brown and
II. w. Smith in the manufacture of the Mon
itor spring bed with headquarters at the old
tannery building lately bought by II. W.
Smith. We wish them success.
r.. w. Wheeler has gone to work for o.
l.. Miner of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
aonth Nemrnne

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Dexter Of Phiadel.
phia arrived at their summer home on Tues
day evening.
Mise Mary II. Morse Of Somerville, Mass.
arrived at her fathers on the Sih inst, and
Will remain during the coming summer.
Meetings of interest are held at the yes.
try every evening this week, with Capt. Carl
ton as leader.
The public examination for teachers will
be held at Williamsville April "a, at the usual
time and place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
Valuable Farm For Sale.

SITUATED in Westminster ! mile from the vii
- lage aud depot, miles from Walpole, N. H.,
miles from Bellows Falls containing 1875 acres Of land
well divided into tage, pasture aud woodland. Fruit
and sugar orchard on the place. Good house aud
barns wthtnever failing water running to. both One
Of the most pleasantly situated farms IN the COnnec-
tcut valley, and especially adapted TO dairy aud stock
raising. Those wishing to purchase hrst-class farm
at bargain will do well to look at this place before
buying. Terms easy. Immediate possession given
If desired. For further particulars call address
the owner, NATHAN G. PIERCE. on the place, OF
GEO. W. PIERCE, BrAtteboTO, Vt. 1918
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
NewGane.

Mrs. Ada Bowles the regularly ordained
Universalist minister and well-known wom-
ans suffrage advocate, spoke last week under
the auspices of s. of Il. PROFESSIONALLY an
able speaker, Mrs. Bowles presented the tenn
perance cause with strong effect, basing her
argument partly on interesting statistics, and
most skillfully leading to woman's suffrage as
a remedy against the drink demon. There
was decided difference of opinion in regard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

To all whom II may concern, Greeting
You are hereby notified that Hiram II. Weather
head, Guardian OF LAURA O. WEATHRRHEAD, a
minor has made application In writing to this Court
for license to sell the real estate Of said ward set ont
to her by commissioner, acting under an appoint
ment of the County Court for said County OF Wind
ham, said real estate is situate in Bratteboro n said
County, the ground that such sale will be bench
cia TO his said Ward and that this Court will decide
upon said application at the session thereof TO be held
at the Probate once 10 Brattleboro In said District
on the last Saturday OF April A. d. 1885, when and
where you may be heard in the premises, II you see
cause. (lb) Il w. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16

DR.. Hickss brother Frank had the three
first fingers of his left hand taken off by a
bench saw last Saturday while at work down
the river in Coleraine.
There will be 'sing" at Union hall next
Sunday at P. NJ. Everybody is invited.
The public examination of teachers for
the town of Guilford will take place at the
town hall April "a, beginning at . A. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-04-16
KeaI ESTATE.


VALUABLE water power shop and machinery To-
' Gated in the village of West Brattleboro, with a
large amount of room and variety of woodworking
machinery. The shop will be sold either with with
out the machinery Special Inducements will be Of
fered to the right purchaser For particulars en-
quire of Z, f. FISHER on the premises or of E. W.
FISHER, Centarye.