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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-23

An accident which has often been pre-
dicted and which funny artists have
illustrated with much corroborative de-
tail, recently happened to vessel on the
banks of Newfoundland Her anchor
fouled one of the Atlantic cables, and it
was two days before she could get clear,
and then it was by leaving the anchor
and cable behind her.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-23

One of the characters of Washington is
a young man who pads his clothing so
as to make him seem to lie nearly twice
as large as he is. His clothes are always
neat, but as he wears them he looks more
like stuffed man than a real one. He
wears pair of boots with heels fully
four inches high His coat sleeves are
50 long that they cover the tips of his
fingers, and even beyond that he has a
pair of enormous cuffs This young man
is the son of wealthy parents, and is
generally regarded as being trifle daft,
One of his peculiaritios is love for his
own figure. He thinks he is the hand
soonest man alive lie rents an Office in
an uptown building, to which no one
save only favored few are admitted
This room he has arranged so that the
walls and ceiling are entirely covered
with mirrors. Strange stories are told
of the young mans actions in this apart
ment. 1t is said he will remain there
for hours admiring himself as reflected
in the glass, all the while cutting up the
most extraordinary antics. On the street
he never looks to the right nor to the
left. He never speaks to any one unless
first addressed Several times he has
beea guyed by young fellows who
thought they would have a lark at his
expense In each and every instance
they have been soundly thrashed.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-23

A device for feeding lambs has been
extensively introduced in France. A
reservoir containing milk, whichis kept
at proper temperature, has number of
tlexibl; nipples, from which the milk
is extracted by suction. The advantage
of the invention is supposed to be that it
facilitates the weaving process by elm
mating the personal element.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-23

Consul-Gencral Jusson reports to the
State Department at Washington: 81
can state with absolute certainty that
Vienna is the most expensive city as
regards the cost Of living upon the con
tincnt of Europe" lie writes that the
general conditioi Of Austria-I Hungary in
its industrial re ations is about as bad as
it can well be.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-23
She Knew Her by Heart.

Children often give to figurative ex-
pressions an entirely new meaning. Thus,
/ was speaking to my little girl the other
day about the approaching visit Of her
cousin, whom she professed in advance
to love more than all her other little
cousins "You have never even seen
her, said; chow can yen love her so
much" so mamma know her by
heart, she feryently exclaimed. Baby
h00d.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-23

Two sutof all proofs of death to tbsoo
Quarter cdiiCal Examiner, and res. 80 90
ouo on eo1umn STun o52tf 2f death in Eup''' . %
Legal advertisements -ter;--vrrts per lins ssca
sertion.
Marriage and death notices grata
All bills for yearly Advertisements eoIleeted GUAR.
terly. Temporary Advertisements must be paid in
advance.
Job work-cash on delivery.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-23

"There are two things which l posi-
lively refuse TO cat for supper said
Gubbins "And what are theyl" asked
his friend. breakfast and dinner was
the reply. DQHsciHe Byee.e.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-06-23

Whilethe tomato j. a native of South
America il takes IT'S name from Portu-
gucsc word.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12


Willard has the largest number Of logs
ever seen at his mill at any one time
Last Sunday ten adult persons united
with the Congregational church by profess
sion. This is the largest number that have
united with the church by profession at any
one time since 1886. The FIRST Sunday in
January there was an addition of four by
profession and two by letter. The Baptist
church will have large addition the first
Sunday in May.
Last Monday evening the Baptist church
and society had a sooiable and ten cent sup.
per in Academy hall which was very largely
attended and the exercises well applauded by
the audience, which was composed OF mem
bers of both societies. just before the close
of the exercises a little boy accidentally knock.
ed lamp from the table on the platform
which broke and the oil spread rapidly and
ignited, making an unpleasant blaze and ere.
ating quite panic When the blaze was at
its height and resisting the efforts of few
men to extinguish or control it, young lady
student Of the academy, Miss Luella Wood,
rushed through the crowd aud on the plat
form saying to one of the men, "here Is my
shawl, take il and use il to put out the FIRE. IS
The shawl was used and the fire extinguishcd.
The ladies Of the Congregational society
gave a socable and oyster supper Wednes.
day evening which proved complete sue.
cess in point of numbers present and re.
ceipts, the only trouble being lack of ice
cream and some other articles of food that
we're in great demand. W.
The recent additions to the Sons Of Tenn
perance raise the membership to A.
Miss Adsh Barber returned to Town.
shend last week, having completed a success
full half.year of teaching in North Springfield.
News was received this week of the dan
gerous illness of Mrs. Marcia Cathan OF Har.
monyvile, at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Col. D1tton at Gainesville, Fla
Some Of the farmers have begun sugar.
ing. X
The ladies of the Baptist church re.
organized their aid society on the 9th inst.
with the election of the following officers :
President, Mrs. r. NJ. MITCHELL vice presi.
dents, Mrs. Emma Scott Mrs Sarah Wilson,
Mrs. T.. L. Hastings; directresses, Mrs. l. D.
ze Ware, Mrs. i. Thayer, Mrs. Geo. Hough-
ton, Mrs. Dry Ober, Mrs. II. Miles; sec'y,
Miss II. A. Fletcher treas, Mrs A. Mason.
A vote was taken to hold an entertainment,
so a ten.cent supper was served Monday
evening in Academy hall, Of which over 90
people partook. Miss Lila Martin had charge
of the singing and Miss Genie Coombs of the
children's department, who rendered their
parts to the satisfaction of all and with credit
to themselves. A recitation from Miss
Coombs was well received, and with the
Townshend orchestra, which added to the in.
terest of the occasion, it is safe to say that
the evening was enjoyed by ALL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12
Rev. Henry VI. Grout.

Rev. Henry NJ. Grout, pastor of the Con
gregstionsl church at Concord, Mass, died
Saturday in Boston. MIR. Grout WAS
born in Nswfane, this county, May Il, 1881.
His parents removed to West Bra,tleboro
when be Was quite young, and his boyhood
aud early manhood we're spent there, where a
brother, Rev Lewis Grout, now resides. He
fitted for college at Brattleboro academy, Of
which he was afterward for a time principal.
He graduated at Williams College in 1854.
In 1858 be was ordained preacher, after hay-
ing taught for a while and was then settled
in Putney aud West Rutland, West Spring
field and Concord, Mass, going to the latter
place in 1872. He married, soon after grad
uation, Frances Foster, a daughter Of Rsv
Amos Foster Of Putney. Mr.. Grout had been
i'll but few days and an autopsy revealed
the fact that his death was caused by a per
foration of the bowels by seed of fig,
which he had eaten a week previous to his
death, and was not due in any way to his gen,
eTal condition
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12
wINDHAM COUNTY CoURr.

The court convened at Newfine Tuesday
the 9th inst. Present, Hon. W. II. Walker,
presiding judge Hon. Il W. Clarek, Hon
l.. S. Walker, assistant judges. The first
case tried was that of
F'red c. Clark, By his Rert frieitd, Us HOr
ace u. Higgins This was an action OF as
sumpsit to recover for work and labor per-
formed by plaintiff for the defendant The
evidence on the part Of the plaintiff tended
to show that be was a minor, but had been
emancipated by his father. That defendant
hired him at certain stipulated price to work
for him upon a farm he WIS carrying on.
That he performed laLor under the contract
but had not been paid. The evidence of de
PENDANT tended to show that the plaintiff bad
never been emancipated by his father. and
therefore claims that tue suit should have
been brought in the name of his father in
stead OF by his next friend. Also that he
did not contract with plaintiff to work for
him, the defendant, but for the owner Of the
farm he was then carrying on that he was
simply acting as the agent Of the owner Of
the farm, and not in his own behalf. The
jury gave a verdict for plaintiff to recover
S24. A damages. Waterman for plaintiff c.
b. Eddy for defendant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12
NeWfane.

Willie Bruce, who fell from a high box
in lumber wagon last November. which re-
suited in a shock to the whole nervous system
and Inflammation of the spinal cord is slowly
improving under the care of DR.. Bruce Of
Brattleboro He does not have as severe pain
as a few weeks ago. and is not as nervous.
The bottoms of his feet are the most trouble
now, sometimes keeping him awake half the
night.
Court opens with apparently not so large
an attendance as usual. Though the roads
afford neither very good sleighing nor wheel
ing, they are by no means impossible for
teams, and it becomes necessary to omit the
usual item in regard to the juryman or wit
ness from Wardsboro with sufficient pluck and
reverence for the majesty of the law to bring
him on foot over drifts of incalculable depth
to the county court.
The postponed public reception of the
w. G. T. U. will be held at Union hall next
Wednesday evening. 1t is expected that the
Townshend White Ribbon quartet will be
present to enliven the occasion with singing
and dime supper will be served. N.
Lafayette division, S. of T., having ac-
eepted the invitation of Sparkling Water di-
vision to be present at their anniversary ex-
ercses on the 9th inst, FIVE representatives
went to Londonderry Tuesday morning. Ex-
celsior Eureka and Grafton divisions were
represented, and the W. @. Il. U. of Weston.
The co-workers enjoyed most delightful in
terview in the afternoon, and in the evening
a public meeting called out a large and en-
thusiastic audience. Sparkling Water divi-
sion may well feel that this, their second an
niversary, was most appropriately celebrated,
and that every guest present enjoyed the
birthday party"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12
1GNIx, AND RECORD AND FARMER, FRIDAY, MARCH

lies one mile east OF the centre village, has
sold to A. Il. johnson Of Keene eight fat OK
en- Of his owl feeding, whose combined
weight was 10, S35 lbs.
C. p. ellison lost one OF his valuable pair
Of Peroheron greys a short time since Of
pneumonia valued at $500.
George p, six years-old son Of H. G.
Smith, who has been quite sick with dipthe-
retic sore throat, is now better.
School in District No. closed q success
full term of IA weeks last Friday afternoon,
under the instruction Of Miss Emma Hutch
ins Of Westmoreland. Number OF pupils 40.
C. p. Gibson has been in northwestern
New York the present week after another car
load OF fine horses, which arrived at his sta
bles Thursday afternoon. Mr.. ellison expects
another carload next Monday and a fresh lot
every week. See his advertisement.
The next meeting Of Spaiford grange
will be held at the house Of W. W. Farr on
Saturday evening, March 18th, when the fol-
lowing question will be discussed Resolved,
that our town system OF schools is Of more
benefit to districts outside the village than to
those in the village" Affirmative, Murray
Davis; negative, G.. +. Burnham. Vol. 10,
No 2, of 'The Cleaner" will be read by Mrs.
W. W. Farr also select readings, declama.
tions, etc 10y others.
The following town officers were elected
last Tuesday Moderator, O. O. p. Goodrich ;
clerk, Willie G.. Cain seectmen, Warren II.
Butler, William Atherton, Larkin ID. Fsrr.
Voted to raise the sum of $1,000 for support
of schools to raise the sum of $4,000 to be
worked out on highways to raise $1,000 to
defray town charges not to appoint an agent
for the sale of spurious liquors.
The singing school which has been in
progress here under the instruction of Prof.
Markham of Brattleboro, held concert last
Tuesday evening for the purpose Of raining
more money by which to lengthen out their
school, and Sl7 'was realized from the con
cert. The next school will be ON Tuesday
evening, March lGlh.
The society of Willing Workers will
meet with Nellie Farr next Saturday after
noon. As this il business meeting all the
members are earnestly requested to be pres
emit.
The next hall meeting will be at the
church Wednesday evening" March l7th, at
o'clock. A full attendance is desired,
Tuesday afternoon Anderson Napoleon,
while ut work at the saw in o. X. Fairs
shop, had the ends of two fingers clipped of,
which bed profusely. DR.. Miller Of Brattle.
boro was summoned by telephone to dress
the wounds, which are now doing well.
To all appearance the ice bridge at Gil
sons ferry is az good rs 10 January heavy
teams are continually crossing. o. X Fairs
team is drawing box stuff over on wheels to
the station now. T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12


Royal E. Taft, Esq, who died instantly
OF apoplexy, Nov 9th, held a policy in the
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance company of
Hartford, Conn, for $1,000, PAYABLE by its
terms in 30 days afterreceipt of proof of death
The proofs put in by his administrator were
forwarded from Jamaica Dec. Let and last
nights mail brought to L. N. Sprague, gen.
eral agent for the company for Windham
county, the check for $1,000 payable to the
administrator in settlement of the claim. 1t
is such prompt and full payments of all
death claims or other matured policies that
makes the old Phoenix 30 Justly popular
with insurers. The policies of this oompa-
ny are now all payable in 30 days after proof
of maturity. MIR. Taft had made four nav.
ments of premiums on his policy, amounting
to about 1876 in all, and his heirs now get
the full $4,000 cash.
We regret to learn that Hon. f. L. Wa
terman intends changing his residence from
Jamaica to Brattleboro. He is one of our
substantial citizens whose loss to our little
village will be deeply felt. Our town also
loses another worthy citizen this spring by
the removal of W. o. Cushing. ESQ. one Of
our most enterprising farmers and best citi.
zens.
Working oxen begin to sell freely. John
Is. Muzzy started with or 10 pairs Wednes.
day morning, for Duchess county, New York.
Holden and Chase of Londonderry took two
carloads the first of the week A. l.. How
ard is buying carload to start next week,
aud several others are buying. II. L. Eel
ton has pair of yesrs-olds weighing about
$500, that would please your butchers, being
very fat.
F, W. Perry Il Son have exchanged their
pair of driving horses with O. p ellison for a
beautiful Norman Percheron" mare years
old weighing little less than 400 lbs. with
the style and action of 900lb. Morgan horse.
She is much the finest family horse now in
this part of the county S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12
THE OFFICERS SCH0OL

AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE PAPERS BY COILS
EsTEY AND FULLER "A PERMANENT CAMP
GROUND STRONGLY URGED.
The annual officers school of instruction
has been held at Rutland this week The
Bratte boro officers in attendance were Lieut.
Col Estey Capt. Bond and Lieut.. Guilds of
the Estey Guard; Capt Fuller, Adjt. Putnam,
and l. Gu 8. Weld, Mcclure, Connors and
Brown of the Fuller Battery. The school
opened at 10 O'Clock Wednesday morning
with satisfactory attendance from the sew.
eral companies composing the state regiment.
In the absence of Col. Greenleaf who did
not arrive until evening, the days instruction
was in charge of Lieut. Col. E-tey, Gov Pin
gree and Gen. Kingsley watching the several
movements with much interest. At the even
ing session Gov. PingTee made an address ia
vorably comparing the present military IA
cilities Of tue state with those offered the SOL
der of 20 years ago. Capt Fuller read an
instructive paper on the battery as a factor
in warfare, taking strong ground 10 favor of
radical improvements in the weapons provid-
ed by the state for the use of the militia.
The government has selected modern steel
breech-loadiug guns to provide battery, but
Congress with "inn cuous desuetude' has fail
ed 10 make the necessary appropriation for it,
In the late civil war, the movements of the
armies and the use of firearms were for
months a series of fatal experiments, aud
such state of things can only be avoided by
drilling the National guard in the use of mod.
eTn artillery.
Col. Es,ey then read paper on the sub,
ject OF establishing a permanent place OF
camping in this state. Many strong Rrgu-
ments in favor of a permanent camp were
brought forward In the end, Col. Estey
said, such camp would be cheaper for the
state than the present method and very much
would be gained in efficiency aud Effective
ness of discipline. He recommended that
the Legislature be asked to establish such a
camp.
In the evening the officers and other Wis
itors became the guests of the Kingsley
| Guard at a handsome banquet served at the
Bates House
The morning session on Thursday was
largely devoted to a discussion of Col Els.
tey's paper, which came to practical end in
the appointment of committee to visit the
several militia encampments of this year
which are held before the Vermont muster.
| This committee consists of Col Greenleaf,
Lieut.. Col E4tey, Maj Kinsman, Capt. Wat
son of Co. g. Bradford, Surgeon Branch and
Capt Fuller.
The discussion was followed by drill in
battalion movements, setting up exercise, and
manual of the guard, and this closed the
! sesslons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12

Mrs. Elenor White and Mrs. Sarah Kuowl-
ton Of Baltimore are the guests Of w. II. Will
lard.
Buyers are quite plenty for working oxen
AT the recent town meeting the article to
see if the town would buy the church for a
town house was quickly passed over, but still
hopes are entertained that some action will be
taken by the voters of the town to secure a
more comfortable place to hold their meet.
ings. At the last meeting many suffered with
the cold, and one man took a severe cold and
has since been under the DOCTORS care. There
is no good reason why we should be so far
behind our neighbor towns in the matter OF a
town house.
The church choir will give concert next
Wednesday evening at the Methodist church,
consisting of choice selection of sacred and
secular music. The proceeds will be for the
benefit OF the pastor. A large attendance it
desired.
-Thos. F. johnson has rented Mrs. 7. S
Holden's place.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. A. Briggs are attending
the funeral of Mrs. b. q mother, Mrs WARD
Wilkinson, who is to be buried at Troy, N. Y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12
HAWLEY
HAWLEY'S

Stock of new spring styles in Wash
Dress Fabrics is now at its best.
Have just opened 100 yards of
Figured SatteenS at IL Lee a yard,
same make as he sold last year at
same price.
Big lot Chambrays, GinghamS
and SeerSuckers now on sale.
New Buttons.
New Jet Il Rosewood Drop Trim
mings.
New Combination Silk and Vel
vet Trimmings.
Second lot Batiste Suits at So
just in.
New Robes in Chambra, Elena
and Canvas Cloth.
Few novelties in WOrSted Dress
Goods. More to come.
Special bargain in Turkey Red
and Blue Hamburg Edges, being
an exceptional purchase of A. pie
ceS eXtra-wide goods, to he sold at
20 and 25c, which are much wider
and handsOmer than anything be-
fore offered at these prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12
FOR SALE.
HORSES.

10 COWS aud heifers. short Horn, Alderne
i = and Gurnseys. number new mich, I'M
butter COWS. Apply 10 ID. s. PRATT. Q2tD
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12
South Windbaa,.

The scholars OF the select school gave
good exhibition to well filled and orderly
house last week Thursday evening. A large
number from out of town we're present. The
scholars acted their parts with much credit to
themselves and teachers, after which an oys-
ter supper was furnished by the committee,
the proceeds to go toward the expense of the
school Mr.. Holden, the teacher, will re-
turn next week to the academy at West Brat
tleboro, which he has attended the past year.
He is young man of good habits, and any
school can be proud to have him for teach
or. c.
The choir and mission band connected
with the Baptist church will give a musical
and literary entertainment next Tuesday
evening Baskets containing supper for two
will be furnished and sold by the ladies al
the close of the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12

Boston Wool Market.
BOSTON, Mar. TO- - Market quiet; prices un
changed,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12

Prof. H. H. Shaw of Brattleboro gave an
entertaining lecture on "Witchcrafp in the
vestry last Friday evening, under the auspices
of the young peoples lyceum club.
Mrs. E E Jones had a slight attack of
paralysis last Saturday, but in spite of the
three doctors-Po Pollard, Campbell and Gibson
who visited her on Sunday, she seems to be
gaining quite rapidly.
Our people were surprised on Sunday al
not hearing the usual summons to church,
but on reaching that building they found that
the staging which held the bell in place had
partially given way, which was the cause OF
the omission. O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12

business projects have taken Geo. Hough-
ton to Boston this week
The Congregational church is receiving a
fresh coat of paint outside.
The death of Rev. Mr. Grout of Concord,
Mass, brings sadness to several families OF
this town that have been accustomed to his
counsel and friendship. B.
The Helping Band will give their third
Entertainment at the town hall on Fiday
evening, March 49, The Short Family have
been engaged for the evening, and will give
some of their finest selections. A box supper
will be served. Proceeds to go towards buy
ing an organ for the Baptist chapel.
Mr. Geo. II. Hewitt Of Hartford, Conn
is expected to preach in the Congregations
church next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12
south NewFane.

The members of the II. W. club will
hold an entertainment at the vestry on Sat
urday evening, 18th inst. There will be
reading, speaking, dialogues, tableaux, sing
ing, etc, rounding up with an oyster supper.
general attendance is solicited.
N b. Perry of Rochester, N. Y, is in
town this week looking after his farming in
terests.
S. G. Shepard has lately purchased a
good horse.
Francis A. Wheeler has taken the farm
of Harrison Aldrich for another year, this
making the 3 year that he has occupied the
same.
The measles have made their appearance
in our locality in two families.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-12

Rev. E. W. Whitney of Brattleboro will
lecture in the church Thursday evening,
March 10, at O'Clock. Subject, "B .fore
and after Marriage" Fifteen cents admit
lance will be charged, the proceeds to go to
the society to help swell the funds being
raised to build hall in this village. II there
are any former residents of West Chester
field who would like to contribute something
towards the building of the same, the com
mittee on raising funds would like to make
their acquaintance. Small favors thankfully
received.
We learn that Jay Jackson, whose farm