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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20
THE WHEEL CLUB BALL.

Seldom, If ever, has there been in every
respect a more pleasant and successful so
cial gathering in Brattleboro than was the
third annual concert aud ball Of the Yer
mont Wheel club held at the town hall last
Tuesday evening The boys had worked
with n will to surpass their former efforts.
and despite the fact that they were unable
TO use their club rooms for the entertain
ment of their guests, they were eminently
successful. The size and character of the
company, the music decorations, supper,
and in fact everything tended to make it
the leading social event of the season and
an occasion Of which the wheelmen may
well feel proud. The committee deserve
the many warm compliments paid them for
the manner in which they looked after the
comfort and pleasure Of their guests. In
stead of the customary decorations Il bit of
originality was introduced The walls
were decked with all the implements and
accessories Of base ball, lawn tennis, la
crosse, archery, tobogganug, etc, while
rod and gun and the silent steeds' round
ed the whole into a perfect reminder Of
outdoor sports and recreations. A collec-
ton of potted plants on the stage from Al
lens greenhouse completed the decorations
Not only was the effect attractive and ar
Ni0bN buN ~ NuN ilbN tl anu unique III bllt eN
treme, and the carpeted floor and elevated
orchestra stand added much to the enjoy
ment of the dancers Over 80 dance tick
cts were sold and about - couples Joined
in the grand march, which was led by Mr..
and Mrs. o. A. Marshall Although il was
not attempted to make the bah dress af-
fair yet many If the ladies' costumes
were rich and handsome, and when the
company was in motion as pretty a ball
room picture as one would wish 10 see was
was presented. The programs were very
elegant, the covers being steel engraved,
retouched 10y hand painting. The music
10y the First Regiment orchestra for con
cert and ball was Of high order and was
warmly praised by all who listened to it.
Caterer Cooper deserves recognition for
the excellent variety aud quality of the
supper served The use Of the coffee room
was kindly given the club by the ladies of
the w. G. r. T., which insures the good
will Of the boys. Among the out Of town
guests present were John W. Drown and
Frank Whitcomb, Springfield, Mass
Messrs HOLSTER and Fields Greenfield
Mass II Winterhalder, Shelburne Falls
| Mass. viii Russell, Bellows Falls j ant
G. T. Colony and T. T.. sherman, Keene
| y. H.; 5. d. Lewis, Newport, y II.
Claude Freleigh, Boston Mr. and Miss Gil
! bert Burlington Miss " Hard, Aver June
! ton Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

There will he pound party at G. CHS
bees for the benefit Of Rev MIR Ihay
err next Tuesday evening, the 9th inst. a
cordial invitation is extended to all to he
present. The ladies will furnish good
supper.
The ladies' aid society will meet viii
Mrs q f. Brackett next week Thursday
26th inst, afternoon and evening. AllarC
invited.
Willie Shepordson, while getting saw
dust under G. c. Stewards mill, had the
thumb ON his right hand cut off by clrcu
lar saw. He was attended by Dr. Hicks
and is doing we'll
Mrs. r. A. Lake, besides supplying hei
family with butter and milk, sold from SIX
cows 1900 lbs of butter in 1851 who
beats this record
p. G. Stewart had his hand badly cut 10y
a circular saw in q. G. Stewards mill last
week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

Dana Aliens house in Vest Jamaica was
destroyed by fire last week Thursday morn
ing; not insured.
W. H. Tnft's mill is being stocked with
logs in short order. From fifty 10 seventy
loads PER day have been drawn for the past
week
The magazine club meets at Mrs. John
b. Mulzy's next Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Pierce have been
quite SICK but are now improving.
Mr. Judson Howe Of Cambridge, n. Y,
former resident Of this place, is here Wis
itIng i.iends
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20
PERSONAL.

Harry Leavitt now has a place in the
New York Office Of the New England Loan
and Trust company r. q. llardc left ON
Tuesday for New York aud Washington
While here he mnde for Mrs Van Kleeck
and Miss Cabot copies Of his painting Of
Mr. Brooks c. Howe. the photographs
er, is now en- route to the Brrmuias on IA
short trip of combined business aud pleas
ure His younger brother. Fred now has
Il position in bank at Mount Vernon. "
N.-Mr. y. f. Cabot leaves 20 .dav for san
Francisco, accompanied 10y Mr. and Mrs r..
q. Ryan. Mr.. Cabot goes to attend to the
affairs in that city of the estate Of the late
Geo. j Brooks Of which he is one Of the
administrators Mr. and Mrs Ryan will
probably remain permanently in California
Mrs J. l.. Martin aud her mother, Mrs.
Dewey of Montpelier, have been in New
York on visit this week Judge Wheeler
holds court in New York this week Mr..
Frank $. Livermore who learned his trade
in the d. Leonard printing Office. and has
been for two or three years in business at
Bellows Falls, has sold out there. and is
now at work temporarily for iIildreth x
Fales Carroll Parker, graduate Of the
High school class Of - and recently a
clerk for f. Perry, is pursuing IA course of
study at Childs's business college. Spring
field Mass. Mrs b. H. Thomas and Mrs
Emma Stearns Of this town. accompanied
10y Miss Louisa Reed of Duumerston. start
eel on Tuesday for san Diego. Cal, by the
Phillips excursion Mrs Thoma, goes on
account Of the illness Of her daughter, Mrs
Nina Dewitt, and her husband DR.. Web
Ster is expected home to morrow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20
DIR. WALKER RESIGNS

Rev, Dr. George Leon Walker surprised
his Hartford parish, the old Centre Con
gregational church, 10y reading to them last
Sunday morning his letter of resignation.
DR. Walker has been minister Of the socie-
ty since 1879, and his pastorate has been in
every. respect successful one. He has
been IN Ill health for more than year past
and he leaves his charge on this account
This decision calls out many expressions ot
regret The Hartford Times sa VS.:
pr walkers announcement is due Ia the ou,
cause Of ill-heati aud insufficient strength To- ear
~ ul NcStpiably the work Of hls r-slonsih pu
stloh; lie is truly sincere man. Whose Chri.
uah character and influence are marked in mi,
community, His resignation will he regretted
hpt ohlF ny Tue church to which he has sn accept
ANY mlnlstered-the oldest church aud society in
connecticut but by many outside of IT, Ui-
qulgl ana modest independence of character. To-
sttner with his marked ability and blalnelrss lif,
nave caused nm To be highly respected and ,s
Hartford " ~ '''''i''"9 !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

with clear sky, the total eclipse Of the
moon on Saturday evening, 2Sth inst, Will
be witnessed with much interest. 1t will
begin at 43O p. NJ, become total at 5:3l,
continue total till 40, and end at $40 The
moon will pass through the earth's shadow
about 5000 miles, in three hours and 10
minutes, the eclipse being total one hour
and 3S minutes.
A large amount of numbering is being
DONE AMI cuisines, is quite active at all the
mills
s. W. Bishops little son, who has had a
long and severe sickness, is recovering.
Business has been resumed at the mill of
the late II r. Putnam, and is NOW progress
ing rs usual.
+. } Corkins j, employing quite IA mum
her Of hands
Eli Porter, who has returned from the
West, las gone into +. r. Whecler's drug
store at Wilmington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

II will rejoice you and all members Of the Brat
teborO Indian Association, 10 learn that your box
for our Christmas festivities arrived in the mick
of time" II was the only one of two or three,
that were meant TO reach us for that time that did
so. IL was a charming box. Some of its contents
were put upon the tree, the rest put away to be
used as the necessity for pleasing children hap.
pens Ia come. Wehad a very successful Christ
mas eve" with the tree, 90 which was quite new
being half breeds some had heard of such thing
Their belief In santa Claus was so sure that |
told them he did not bring all the things they had
for some were sent by kind friends a long way on
who also sent them letter This prepared the
way for me 10 read aloud the beautiful letter from
you, and which was partially understood by a few.
We have no Interpreter who could possibly convey
10 their minds the earnestness Of Christian love
actuating the hearts of their devoted eastern
friends. / read il with all the earuestness | felt
aud the twelve year old girl who sat next me- and
who understands and speaks English To some de
gree, watched me closely and with interest and
said she understood. We workers ia this school
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

The new hotel progresses finely notwith-
standing the cold weather
One hundred and fifty cords of wood
We're recently bought of Capt. Dickinson
for the young ladies seminary
Miss Mary Hart, formerly teacher in
District No. Il, is at present teaching in New
Salem.
Hon. John l.. Wheeler Of New Jersey
delivers the next lecture Of the Peoples
lecture course, Jan. Both. Subject, From
Sumter to Gettysburg
1t is snug winter weather when the Their
mometer indicates a temperature Of - be
low zero, a. it did last Tuesday morning.
The leap year ball, which occurs Feb.
2lst, promises To be quite an aiilir
The Schubert quartet composed of four
of or young ladies', will appear under the
auspices Of the Unity club soon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

President Cleveland transmitted to Con
gress on Tuesday the majority and minority
reports of the Pacific railroad commission
The reports were accompanied by a special
message which is impartial and sensible in
its attitude, though it can hardly be called
helpful. 1t suggests the need of prompt
and effective action to preserve the rights
of the nation, without clearly outlinin
what action would, in the judgment of the
Executive, be the most effective, Upon
the main practical point at issue he is, how
ever, justly and strongly emphatic-the in
expedency of forcing default by exacting
the letter of the bond, and the folly of fore
closure aud any scheme of government
ownership and conduct of the roads, if ex-
isting national interests can be protected in
any other way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20
West RrnIIIebOrO.

George Prouty has been awarded gov
eminent pension Of 81 month. with back
pay amounting to nearly 5000
Last Friday evening the old time debat-
ing society held their first meeting at Clark :
hall. After debating the tariff issue. in
which debate the low tariff men made q
score, an organization was effected The
next meeting will be next Friday evening.
Jan. p. The program will consist Of the
discussion Of the question Resolved. that
capital punishment should bee abolished.
music, corn~t solo, etc. All receive a
cordial invitation to come aud to partici
pate, and make ii an odd time" lyrcum in
spirit.
The installation If Rev ! II Rabbit as
pastor Of the Congregational church will
occur next Thursday, Rev. f + Clarke Of
Boston preaching the installation sermon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

annual meeting and festival at their hall on
the evening of the 9Th inst, when Dep c.
w. Kimba installed these officers!
D.. r. r. Robertson; " D., O. T.. Paterson s.
D.. 4 q. Down. Treas, IT, 70 Bailey: J., g.. CIV
Kimball; r.. G. Vs. Brooks. Chap IT, w. Pierce,
mel s. A. Smith.
The exercises were interspersed with inu
sic. and nj the close an excellent supper was
served in the lower hall
The library association met in their room
Tuesday evening, Jan 10, and adjourned to
Jan. oath at 1870 p. NJ when 10 is hoped
that all interested in the library will hc in
attendance, as important business is to
emma nm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20
THE WINDHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL. socI-
AOnIh NeMfnne.

ON Thursday evening, Jan. Pc, there
WIN he soc!able and ten cent supper at
the veStry under the auspices of the ladies
sewing circle, with amusements. All are
invited
The Sabbath school has lately received
present of one dozen nice books from
Mrs Mason Ingram.
Mr. d, II. Mansfield, who has spent sew
Tral months here, left on the nth inst for
Putney
Dea e NJ. Stratton, Mr. Mason Ingram.
and Mr., VIM, A. Brooks are all ON the sick
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

There will be IA dramatic entertainment
next Friday evening. Jan. p, at Variety
hail. when will be presented the drama
Past Redemption" to conclude with the
farce ITO Oblige Benson
Mrs. Josiah Taft had a paralytic shock
last Tuesday, and but little hope is enter
tanned Of her recovery.
Little Renic Robbins, who was quite
badly scalded lust week by having boiling
water spilled on her head and neck, is re-.
covering
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20
The Anraelion. OF wiIminrlnn.

o. II, Jones has just issued, under this
title, a neat little pamphlet, which describes
briefly some of the leading natural and
other attractions of this charming town
among the green hills, and gives a brief
summary of its early history. No one who
ever saw the place in summer will dispute
Vhe opening statement that, The village is
one OF the most picturesque 10 be found in
the state ITS well kept streets, neatly
painted houses and general tidy appearance
culture of its inhabitants -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

WHICH THE BRATrLEBORO INDIAN ASsoCIA-
TIoN SENT TO THE MONTANA INDUSTRIAL
SCHOOL.
All who contributed to the contents of
the christmas box, =" which was sent about
Dec. LIST to the Montana Industrial school
for the Grow Indian CHILDREN, viii be inter
ested in the following cordial and appre-
ciative letter, which has just been received,
acknowledging the receipt of this offering
from the ladies Of our Brattleboro Indian
association
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

y stab like this under the fifth rib may
possibly be a damper on the fond admira-
ton of some Of the independents who
have seen in the President only an embodi-
ment of reform principles, but it certainly
is fun for the Suns Office cat
Seriously, does this record look like that
of civil-service reform administration un-
der which office holders were to be secure
in their tenure, and removals were to he
made only for cause
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20
W ilnIingIOn.

Wilmington grange continues to prosper. New
members are being added and every thing prom
held this Friday evening. several applicants arr.
To D. initiated. An interesting program has been
arranged for the meeting To b-' held next Friday
evening Jan. p.
X. L. johnson is in Bridgeport. Conn. instead
Of Hartford a. wrongly reported.
The house of Henry c. Ware took fire a few
days ago from some defect in the chimney aud
Tor some minutes il was q question whether lire
or water would win, but with the all uf uri.,lior
stowe the flames were finally eXtinsuish-d with
out serious damage.
Village meeting Wednesday evening Jan 18th
The Universast sociable was held with Mrs
john Patch On Thursday evening.
Mrs Melissa llwton is in poor health
Mary +, Spencer and Rose NJ Wocutt attended
the convention at Bellows Falls un Wednesday
Ell Porter Of Jacksonville is working for + T.
Wheeler IN the drug store,
John Morris is sight seeing ana visiting in New
York
We are pleased to say to the many friends of
Miss White that She retains her building aud will
return III the spring in time for the seasons mili-
merry trade.
ION account OF drifted roads the Wilmington
stage did not reach Brattleboro until after 3
o'clock this afternoon and was Obliged Ia sfart
back immediately. This will explain the fallur,.
OF the papers 70 appear on time and the omission
OF part OF the correspondence sent The bal
ahce OF Items viii appear next week -Epl
The annual meeting Of the Baptfst Church s.,.
ely was held ON Wednesday evening G. l. Grin
I'm was elected clerk and Treasurer; r b Burum.
prudential committee; c. NJ. Ware. q. II street
er and HuuShton q. Smith, board OF trustees:
Asa lldntlSpn and Hiram b. Ware uslrrS Ii Wus
voted that the prudential committee, be- inst rlct.,l
10 seek the services Of Rev. d. W. Phelps AS pas-
TOR Tor another year. The annual reunion of th,.
SUNDAY Sc'onI was held The same evening with a
bohilitu supper and pleasant social gathe ring
attended hy about - persons Each officer was
elected unanimously. 1t is hoped that MIR Phrln.
Will remain with the society, as the past year Ia.
been very prosperous one for the church under
his leadership,
CARD Being about TO leave town for a short
TIM, wish 70 tender my SINGER. tbauls r., mn
many patrons in this town aud vicinity for thrir
patronage in the past, and wish 10 inform Them
that expect to he at my old stand in the sl,riu5
with as good, if not better, supply of millInrr,
E"oHs imam ever before aud solicit your patronage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

thank you for all you have done for our children,
and hope, with you, that such as are left to our
charge will grow up capable Christian men and
women. Yours very cordially,
PAMELA q. BOND.
p. s. I send You the signatures Of such pupils
as can sign their own names and who wish 20
thank those friends in Bratteboro who sent the
Christmas box SUSIE WALLER,
MAGGIE kElsER,
FRANKiE
Coma WILLIAMS.
These names were signed in the children's own
huu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20
The Wool Grower. md the Tariff

From the Rutland Herald
The Springfield Republican tries to be
funny over the resolutions adopted by the
Vermont merino sheep breeders, aud then
proceeds to say with bad grammar and
worse logic:
Those who believe with the President hold that
the tarin has not and does not protect this indus
try. What are the facts as to Vermont The
flllpNGiutr tn ia nj
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

LAST YEAR > DEATH EElblls
D,,r;,,,, tb. vaar 1897 there were ~
I.i.,i,s 'a,,d II ,lsstbs in tou,n Tie deaths
,,ore La, ri Curtis r Pierce. aged go.
Esh ii Frank h KNIGHT u; April %
r,lar Vait On. Nav IA .Iobn Siruonds Sj.
L. 10 C,s,,,,iapna Righv 60. .Iuue -
Vaitia - Mr. ot. Sant II May l. I.y-
man ~ Gsnt : Nelson Chile 81. Sent
~ Fra,Ll;n Rrnvu GG. sent ~ CARR,
| " tIasLius %. Oct r Dan Kilhurn S.,.
| oat 81 ssa,ati, yvsit %. Der 4 Nellie A
! IN "a. nec "a r,nnr,,. \ Rnyirgt,u.
Al During the first two weeks of the
prnseut vear there have been four deaths
! in town. viz. Carrie widow of the late
| Geo V. Boyington: Jan. 13. Philinda, wife
Of Rev f. s Morse. Jan. l3. Geo. uodg
kins: Jan. A. Asa Whitaker. II. During
the venr ~ there were three times when
tvu lav bend i'm town at the same time.
| Last saturday night and Sunday forenoon
there were three bodies awaiting buriul
Those Of AIRS Morse aud Mr. Hulgkms
we're both buried at the North village Gem
etery ON Sunday afternoon. The funeral
Of \. Whitaker took place at the church
in So. Wardsb'ro Mondaf loreh"oh' The
burial was near south Ne"iane'
DEATH OF MRS. T. $. MORSE
Mrs. Philinda NJ, wife of Rev. T. $
Morse, died Jan. 18th at her home IN tins
! place, after an illness pt seven years AURA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20
GuiIford Centre.

The town hall, which has been thorough.
~ repaired the past season, is now finished
and furnished. 1t reflects great credit tu
those who have superintendent and done
the work also TO the taxpayers OF the
town, and last but not least, to A. q.
Weeks Of Boston, Mass, for the generous
sum he contributed.
The young people of the Uniyersalist so
ciety will give the drama, "Down by the
Sea, 80 in thu near future.
J Chauucey Bullock has been seriously i'll
for several weeks lie is attended by DIR.
Gray of Hnsdale n. II.
Mrs. Frank Chase does MT improve as
her friend, could wish
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

elsewhere published for a meeting of Re
publicau- next week Friday evening to
form Republican club There ought to
bc II full attendance 50 that there may he
prompt and cordinl cooperation ON our part
in this matter with Republicans in other
part of the state In several towns clubs
have already hecn formed
Judge Whecers contribution to the
Whtingham Cumberland discussion this
week i, a valuable one 1t may not settle
to overyhody's satisfaction that Whiting
ham was once called Cumberland, but it at
least gives a detailed and connected histor
zeal statement which is both ineligible and
interesting, The article is printed on the
first page.
ihe Albany Business College, which is
familiar los name aud reputation TO many
# our readers, has this winter moved into
an elegant new building and is in pros
perou, condition.
The aunderers find that they have cut
thvir prices once too many times and have
ID agrecd on "a rise, as elsewhere announced.
Some excellent work is being done at W.
T. Goddard hookbindery on Flat street, AS
sample, shown in the windows of Clapp *
Jones and SIR. leddis testify. The hand
somely bound volumes of picturesque
-. -
,,.'.';,%,. , CIV, . wa Hu''Po ARE
me 1P''''I s'ni annual meeting oil the
Tr'st company was held IN Jan. 18th. The
exhibit of the seasons business was very
gratifying to the stockholders, showing a
nan '''he PrGht' me directors voted To
''tciofG diNlH'"H oil three per cent paya-
uIe req l. ana passed an equal amount u
'he surplus "I '"e Company besides leaving
tba n.'.,in., III. ANIMAL stock bolJars J;nro,
,yn, eaton nj tn. pronks uousn
The Burlington Free Press of last FRIDAY
contained the following item:
THE many friends Of Dr. and Mrs ! NJ CLARK,
will hc pancd to learn of the death Of thel
S"q,E'f uauSii''ri Julia. a nrifhti loving NTH
I6r .ynnathr of a l,r,, circle Of frien's '''''
To this we may add an IN. mart IF IN,
3rattlrboro friends If D,. md NJ CIarto
that tbey bave rho .;prare svnnatbv If tbon
all in hi. sal bereavement
r,,. I,l;,. - 81. T-,'i,....,;.. ..;...
will hold their annual festival on TUESDAY
afternoon and evening in the town hall
The sale of fancy article, begins at , o'clock
A hot supper will be served from to :
Dancer, viii have an opportunity to graft,
their taste later in the evening. Music an1
good time are provided for all.
Another presentation of the Chimes Of
Normanl, 10y the Sherlock sisters and oul
local company is talked Of
4 petition. largely signed. was presente,
| To- the ,.ject,nen last week askinp for
widening of the highway at point OF
/ Western avenue between the junction o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-20

The Mount Higgins hotel, near the South
keene railroad crossing. was burned one
night last week, 1t was owned Inv NJ j
sherman of the Cheshire House and was
insured for $4,000, with $1,000 ON the furni
ture. '''' '"' "a