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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
BrOOLIine.

OBITUARY OF wM. p. sTEBBNs.
Vim. p. stebbns, one Of our most active citizens,
died at his residence in this town, of heart disease
March 18th, aged 90 years, 10 months and 70 DAYS
Mr.. Stebbins was the sixth Of Rufus stebbins
public spirited man. He has always resided In this
town and Identified himself with all ts public inter
ests. Sept. Doth, 1851 he married sophrona, only
daughter Of Joel Coddug, since which time he has re-
sided a farm, but has himself worked large part
Of the timo at the carpenters trade. He has also
bought poultry on commission for o. l.. Miner and
others for a long term Of years. He united with the
Methodist church in this place at an early age but
that church having lost its organization, he has uni
formly attended worship with tho Baptist church. to
which his wife belonged, and to which he has regular
ly contributed Of bis means For the last twelve
years he has aided the public services Of this church
by leading the choir and by giving instruction the
primary principles Of vocal music thus evincug his
desire to promote the cause Of Christianity by the
use Of such means and opportunities as Providence
had placed within his reach. He has also taken a
share with his fellow townsmen in the administration
of its official business, and represented the town in
the general assembly of Vermont one year. Mr.
Stebbins leaves widow, four sons aud one daughter,
and very large circle of more distant relatives to
mourn his death, and the community generally deep
y feel the loss Of this reliable citizen. His death
not sudden as Ia frequently the case in heart disease
but resulted from slow and regular decline run
ming through many months, nearly year. COM.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

on drunken spree, assaulted Walker with an
AK, and broke the bone in his arm and also
cut a severe cash in his head. Nj. Lowell
captured him below Putney Wednesday.
Ralph Bingham Of Philadelphia, the
boy orator, is booked to speak at the Metho-
dist church here next Wednesday evening.
-Levant NJ. Read, Esq, of this place,
was appointed assignee, at meeting OF cred
itors, for j. +. Day. Mr. Day goes now on
to the road as travelling agent for firm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

Webb Kendall OF Westmoreland N. H.,
has arranged to open wheelwright shop in
this place.
Mrs. Whippen's mother and sister, OF
Shelburne Falls, Mass, have been with her
the last two weeks.
Mrs. S. f. Wheat is spending few
weeks with her daughter Helen in Somervilc,
Mass.
Mrs. Frank Lewis is visiting relatives in
Providence, II. l.
Our young people who attend the Brat
tleboro High school are home for n two
weeks vacation.
Henry Cough of the firm of Cole a
Cough, paper manufacturers, lost the ends
of the three first fingers of his left hand in
paper cutter last Monday.
We bespeak for the Helping Band at the
town hall to. might a full house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
TOWnahand.

F. Franklin made them surprise visit on
Saturday evening last, it being the 10Th ami
versary of their marriage. As tokens of kind
remembrance they carried an extension table.
a hanging lamp, china tea set, and dozen
silver knives and forks. In addition Mr.. G.
White of Cleveland, manufacturer Of the
White sewing machine aud brother of Mrs
Franklin, sent them an improved White sew.
ing machine. A poem, singing by the White
Ribbon quartet, readings and refreshments
made up the program of a very pleasant
evenings entertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

j. Henry Nichols, a representative Of
the Bernardston hardware firm Of E. $. HUI.
bert n Co., caused the arrest at Biddeford,
Me, last week OF Leonard Il. Foss, who re-.
Gently came from Mechanicsvile, N. Y. In
Foss's house were found valise aud goods
stolen from the complainant while travelling
over the Hoosac tunnel railroad two years
ago. Five trunks, three valses and several
closets we're found filled with tools, hardware
aud wearing apparel, evidently stolen by the
prisoner. He was arraigned, pleaded not
guilty. and committed for trial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
Meat Dnnmerntnn.

"A very beautiful illustration OF what
children may do to gladden. the hearts of the
old folks at home was witnessed at the home
of George Everleth Saturday evening of last
week. All his children and grandchildren
came home to remind him of the anniversary
of his I'D birthday bringing several valuable
gifts which were presented with their kindest
regards. Mr.. Everleth responded very feel
ingly, taking occasion to thank his children
for their unselish devotion to the interests of
home. The evening was spent in social con-
verse and singing until a late hour, when the
party retired feeling that it was good to be
there. 2.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

TDOHIUU IItTaIu OVT.I
Roscoe Conkling is not only averse, prefer
sionally, to the proposition that he shall en-
ter the struggle for Warner Miller's place :;
he goes further in his shoR of stubbornuet 8
be absolutely refuses to cater politics at
all. Within ~ many days three personal,
intimate friends have toll me that be has
now no other purpose in life than to gain a
competence against old age. 1t has been
truly said that be was ruined through en-
dorsements Of the notes Of friend, but, to
understand his present situation, il should be
known that when he resigned seat in
Washington he had to borrow Sl2 with which
to come on to New York ut least 80 be said
to his friends at the time. To day it is said
that the Senate committee investigating Jake
Sharp pays him $3.50 a day, and he himself
has announced that he is making $lOO, 600.
"A year,
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south NeUTana.

The ladies' circle will hold an entertain
ment and sugar eat" at the vestry on the
evening of the 2jth inst. also at the same
time will dispose of two bedquilts by votes
each quilt having two candidates, and the
one receiving the most votes takes the quilt
&C. B. Bailey is having quite a serious
time caused by getting a silver in one of his
hands and taking cold in it. The hand and
arm are badly swollen and pain him to his
shoulder.
k. D. Charter is again confined to the
house by return of his old msladies.
Nellie Adams of Marlboro Branch is WIS.,
iting her brother in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

The Vermont Bapiists are to hold The
illogical Institute at Burlington, beginning
March Doth and continuing four days. The
following men have been engaged ~ speak
ers Rev. q. d. b. Pepper, d. D., presi.
dent of Colby University, waterville, Me. ;
Rev. Alvah Hovey, d. d., president Of New
ton Theological Seminary, Newton Centre,
Mass. Rev. T. G.. Robinson, d. D., presi-
dent of Brown University, Providence, II. l. !;
Rev. Il. S. Macarthur. ID. D., pastor Of CAL
vary Baptist church, New York city; Rev.
II. q. Weston, ID. D., president Of Grocer
Theological Seminary, Chester, Pa. 1t will
without doubt be a very interesting meeting
to the denomination and one which both
clergymen aud laymen will thoroughly enjoy.
The subjects to be discussed are those per-
tanning to the denominational beliefs as we'll
as general Bible doctrines
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

Mrs. Lewis Richardson, formerly of
Windham, met with quite a serious accident
a short time ago. One of her boys, a young
ster of about four years, went to a neighbours
and while there was given a plaything which
he carried home. 1t looked like a cartridge
shell with a piece of paper in it, but his
mother wishing to be sure that it was moth
ing that could hurt him, took it and attempt
ed to remove the paper when it exploded,
taking of her thumb and two fingers below
the second joint 1t proved to be cap used
in connection with dynamite to blast rocks,
which belonged to the hired man and he had
eareIessly left il lying about.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

Mr.. Eiitor:-I was much interested in reading
Mr.. Childss budget Of facts given in The PhmuiN
OF Feb. 26th, and which the editor states were a
"hnd' out Of a Watons Register Of the year 1923.
have just made a careful examination of Walton 8
Register for the 1928 and do not find all the facts
and figures quoted. The political year began Oct.
1922 ard ended oct 1929. According to the register
Samuel Elliot representative from Brnttleboro
that year and not Samuel Clark. Bratleboro's grand
list s21 $50, not s2Ol7 quoted. Dummerston's
grand list was Sl4,9l6. The captain general OF the
militia forces for 1928 Gov. Richard Skinner not
G. z. Van Ness the chief judge of the supreme court
at that time. 1 did not fnd any list of Windham
county postmasters in the register. The rates Of
postage are given in the register quoted. The
number of post-otces ia the United States was 1880
about 1898 stated in place. Additional facts
those given by Mr.. Childs that all the postmas
tiers born in America except 1911. Only 1903
clerks employed in all the post-otlices Of the
United States, aud of these 90 were American born
There 4St mail contractors, all American but 20.
The prices for their labor varied from $50 to Sl5,
OO1. only one contractor had upward OF $4,000.
Also in the militia forces Martin Field was major
general of the FIRST division Wells Goodhue, quarter
master Of the fret brigade; Nathan Miller, lieutco-
oue Of the first regiment and John L. Dickerman
surgeon. d. L. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

"A press despatch OF the 10th said
"Charles A. Jennings at Walpoe, N. H., to-
night TUESDAY assaulted Deputy Sheriff
John s. Walker OF Alstead, very seriously in
juring him, cutting the bones Of one arm en-
tirely Jennings had been drunk for several
days and the officer went TO his house to
protect his wife, at which Jennings became
enraged. lie escaped into Vermont and was
last seen near Westminster depot" Jennings
was arrested Wednesday at the home of a
friend near Putney by Deputy Sheriff Lowell
of Bellows Falls, and was subsequently sur
rendered to New Hampshire authorities.
Walkers condition is not 80 serious as first
thought, and there are strong hopes that bis
arm may be saved
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

Hard colds seem to be the order of the
day.
We understand that Miss II. BraymAn is
to teach in District No. s the coming summer.
Will Snow has entered new state, by the
aid OF Miss N Braymau. We wish them
much joy.
Can some one inform US through The
PhmniX in regard to the town system Of
schools-i5 the expense greater or less ?
Read the report Of the Newfane commit
tee in The Phoenix of Feb. 60 Ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

Communion service will be observed at
the Universalist church the last Sunday in
March.
Mrs Martha Morse and daughter, Mrs.
Stella NJ. Strawn from Philadelphia, have
been visiting the past week in town.
New maple sugar has made its appear
ance this week here and of nice quality.
The stage went on wheels the first time
on Wednesday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

The four insurance companies against
whom Robert Fitton and wife recently OBJ
tanned judgment Of 81, 900, have petitioned
the United States supreme court to grant a
maudamus to Judge Wheeler to give them an
appeal from his decision. Judge Wheeler
held that Elton could recover 81, 900 against
the four companies who have given their
binders for insurance, and that the judy
ment should be for $4,000 against each COM
pany, and denied the motion for appeal to
the United States supreme court because the
Judgment against each company was less than
q ,oOO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

Several of our sugar makers set their
buckets last week.
Rufus Crosier has the care of the hearse
this year.
L. w. Sumner has the contract of work
ing out the white beech in his mill yard that
is owned by Geo. d. Crittenden.
A fragment of whip-ash struck Charles
Baxter in the eye a few days ago making
painful wound, and it is feared the sight will
be destroyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

Miss Kate NJ Hoyt closed Saturday the
second of two successful terms in District
No. .. The names of the scholars neither
absent nor tardy were Maude and Mabel Wis
well; absent from sickness, Donna Gale and
Murtle Bliss Mabel Wiswel, eyed 6, did
not miss day during the two terms of ~
weeks. The teacher received from the
scholars handsome vase, and from Maude,
Sammie and Mabel Wiswell book OF poems
as tokens OF their esteem.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
The COMPOUND IODO OXYGEN
co, OF PARIS.

Or. E. W. HIGBEE, general American agent, North
ampton, Mass.
Vastly superior TO the simple compound oxygen.
The remedy par excellence, in all low blood states,
nerve prostration, general debility,
specific in all uug, bronchial or catarrhal dis
eases, catarrhal deafness.
complee restorer OF the vital forces depressed by
malaria, or wasting disease from any cause.
Complete "Home Treatment, lasting three mon tbs
Sl9. Address, Or. r. W. HIGBRE,
p. o. Lock Box 70, Northampton, Mass.
The Homo Treatment may be ordered through Dr.
+. Harding, Westhed, Mass, or DR.. @. W. Hail.
Amherst, Mass. 3-l6
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

Market Beef-A few choice, s. 90 extra 81 5ga7 rs ;
nrst quality 7oOaI5O second quality, 5OuG 50 third
quality, 5Oa5 90.
IN. B.-Choice includes nothing but stall-fed 100
TO 1900 h. buocks. Extra aud hrst quality include
the best fat oxen. Second and third quality include
oxen and two and three year old steers
store Cattle-Working oxen, per pair from 800 TO
225. Mich Cows and Calves, %, 4sA4s Fancy cows,
50asO. Yearlngs, IOl2O; years old, l4a3o; years
old, 24a42.
swine-western fat live a. s-4A5c alb. North.
ern dressed hogs, 5hc.
sheep and Lambs-In lots, 81 %, 3 OOa3 SO each
extra, O0a4 so; or from ~ to lac per 10.
NeAlCalves, 2ka6kc per 10.
Country Hides TAI per H.. Country TAllow, l.2
G3c. Pelts 75al 10 each. Calf skins, lOallc per b.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
No '"'' A Civ Residence

IN Northern New England TO exchange for a
Ell roof, bay windows, paZZas and cupoa'; IA rooms
with bath rooms and closets. All modern cOnven-
fences. Finished In ash and black walnut. Three
acres Of ground nicely laid out, everything in good
condition. Cost nearly $4,000. Win exchange for
a good farm near a good market An extraordinary
bargain given. FL. BAILEY a co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
Small Farm.


NJ EAR by, miles from Brat,leboro on the West
~ DummerstOn road. Fifteen acres land 6
acres good lettage land. Small house, barn for
COW and horse. Good place to raise poultry and
early vegetables. Price 1900.
PAIIEY 4 co
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

George q. Cannon Jumps his Bail.
George Q. Cannon failed to respond We'd
nesday when his case was called in court at
Salt Lake City, thus FORGETTING S2j, 900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
No. '"s' Store For Sale.

VXTILL be sold within the next sixty days, store
w with stock Of goOds-general merchandise,
druggist and apoihecary. good opening for the
right man snug fortune has been made aud an
other can be. This store mas been owned and
managed by its present owner for over 20 years
with steady and increasing business, and Is to-day
the leading store Of its kind in southern Vermont.
On account OF increasing outside business and
poor health am really to sell. We ask no bonus for
the business and viii sell the stock OF goods at an
apprisa made by any three merchants now In like
business In southern Vermont. VIII also sell the
store building dwelling house. barn, garden and
grounds AT reasonable prices and on reasonable
terms or Will rent the same to parties buying the
stOck of goods for a term OF years. This store Is
located in the centre of the village Of TOwnshend,
VT, II miles from BraitebOrO on the narrow guage
Il. II. To the rght party exceptionally reasonable
terms will he given and possession will be given
Immediately. Inquire Of f. j. BAILEY a CO., Real
Estate Agents, BrattlehOro, Vt, or the owner s.
ID. wlNSLOW "a, TOwnshend. Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
No. ala.
A Stuck Farm.
900

Onn ACRES exec llent land, 3 miles from
ZNJND BrattleborO. Good house, barns, gran
cries, hog house, other buildings convenient and
handy. cuts Is to 30 tons hay and will keep Is
head Of cattle and horses. quantity OF fruit
and plenty Of wood and timber. A good place to
raise fancy stock. Price $780, Inquire Of
FL HALEY co
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
For Sale,

VXTE OFFER at a bargain the attractive resi-
w deuce Of the late JOHN L. HALL, pleasantly
located on High street. II has all the modern con-
yenieuces and Is one OF the most desirable places
within the village Of BrattlebOrO For partc ulars
inquire OF CCDWORTH 4 CHILDS, Brattleboro,
VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
No. 'o'' Farm For Sale.

WYE of er for sale on easy terms the Foster
w Whitaker farm iu South NeWfaRe, y mile
from Pondvlllc, adjoining the John Moore meat
and cattle farm. 100 acres well divided tillage
land, good pastures, 800 cords OF wood keeps S
head u cattle The year round y story house 3
rooms; sheds barn 90 hy 40; an In good repair.
Price S4j0 a large part OF which can lay on mort
gag % hesIrel. u I. j. BAILkY co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
No. $50 Farm For Sale.

TWO miles from the village Of Jamaica, W., on
Il west NIL, known as the WIN. Hastings farm
40 acres tage land, 100 acres pasture, balance In
wood and timber; Will cut 1000 cords hard wood
some spruce ana hemlOck lumber; sugar orchard
400 trees plenty Of fruit for the place summers
21 head Of cattle cuts 20 tons Of hay, with other
crops. House one story, with rooms L, shei and
CarreRr house. Barn adjoining 30 by ~, small
barn - by "a, horse barn and shed; buildings In
good repair; excellent running water fencing
mostly stone wall. Price 5000 one-haf can re-
main on mortgage. r. J. BAILEY n co,
II BrattlebOrO, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
eEnOn.
WIIlIamsvIIle.

Elder fl. Munger of Chcopee, Mass,
will preach in the chapel next Sunday at 1890
A. NJ. and 1;3O p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
A Desirable Village Residence
;. as. ron SALE.

nN ONE Of the best corners in Bellows Falls,
~ Vt. -Four minutes walk from Z. o, stores and
business part Of the town. House Is brick, story
with l., containing II good rooms. Good barn and
extra building lot. Price $500. Inquire Of
f. j, BAILEY a co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
auiRtca.

John A. Butler, Esq, has been away
ing for satisfactory chance to locate. He
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
RENT,
For SALE.

A MODERN house, eleven rooms. Large garden
IA aud fruit II desired, Only a short distance
from Village limits. Apply TO
l1tf ID. s. PRATT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

EMPLOYMENT FOR GIRLS in a Straw
~ Hat Manufactory. Apply at once to the HILLS
COMPANY, Amherst, Mass. MA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
Births.
@arrtages.

In Brattleboro, Feb. 2sth, by Rev. l. McAnn, Mr..
Fjster II. Whitaker and Mrs Fidelia NJ Worden, both
of Brattleboro.
In Wilmington, March II, by Rev. A. Goodnow,
Burton Il. Smith Of Wilmington and Cora L. Blan-
chard Of ReadsbOro.
In West Bratteboro March II, by Rev. q. H. Mer-
rill, Willard Y. snow 10 Nettie NJ. Brayman, both Of
Marlboro.
In walpoe, N. H., March 0, by Rev. VIM H. Teel,
Frank L. Aiken to Lucy NJ. Page, both Of Grafton.
In Providence, r. l., March 2, by Rev. T. Edwin
Brown, d. D., William Eaton Foster aud Miss Julia,
daughter Of Elisha W. Appleton, all of Providence.
In Wilmington, March II, by Rev. q. f. Arms,
Bennington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

"For economy and comfort every spring We use
Hoods harsaparai' writes Buffalo, N. ", lady. loo
doses 81,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

For lame back, side or chest, use shiloh's Porous
Plaster. Price 25e. sold by Geo. f, Greene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19

~ COWS and heifers. Short Horn, Attorney
- and Gurnseys. number new mllch, hne
butteT COWS. Apply 10 ID. s. PRATT. ann
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
Dissolution of COpartners
EGGS FOR HATCHINC.
Kral Estate.

NTANTED-Two good dwelling houses in
w this village; must be well located and In good
condition. win pay from $500 to $4,000.
ST Iuquire Of F. JBAII.EY ECO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-19
Market Reports.

BOSTON, Mar 1.-THE butter market Is firm on
hue grades at 32I33c for choice creamery 2sl3Oc
for new mich dairy. Eggs are hrmer at 15c. Other
farm produce il quiet aud unchanged.
CHICAGO, Mar. 11.--Flour L. quiet; winter wheats
81 00i4 75 spring wheats g. 5Oa4 90 patents s. Goa
90. Wheat closed at 80 Is; corn 81 oats, % Ia
pork, SO 20.
Boston Wool Market.
BOSTON, Mar. H. - Market quiet; prices un.
changed.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1886-07-27

A new extradition treaty is being
patched up in London between Eng
and the United States: In answer to
inquiries Secretary Bayard refuses to
give any information as to how it will
affect dynamite.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1886-07-27

In Ohio county, Kentucky, two
or three weeks ago John Hunter, a
negro, was sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for life, his crime beng the
theft of $13.