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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
OAK GROVE RANGH
MUSIC FESTIVAL NoTBs.

very enthusiastic lot Of people musical and
music loving gathered in the Baptist vestry last
evening in RESPONSE to the call of the officers Of
the last festival The report Of the treasurer, Col
Estry. showed savings bank deposit of about
$40 10 the credit Of the organization, wonder
full exhibit for the first festival. The secretary S
report showed a membership Of 200 singers, be-
sides orchestra and others. II was evident that
the enthusiasm of last May had not abated in the
least There were no adverse criticisms Of the
management Of last year and the general officers
Of the festival were unanimously reelected viz :
President, l.. w. llawley; vice presidents Col g.
W. Hooker n, !. Hawley; secretary, j. f. Hall;
treasurer, Cot j. j, Estry. The selection of com
mittees was left to this board of officers and they
will submit their report at the next meeting
which occurs next Monday evening at O'Clock, at
the same place,
The suggestion that festivals should be held on
~ once In Two years found not one vote, but by
unanimous vote Il was decided to hold one this
year, the particular tc To he decided at the next
meeting If possible. 1t is hoped that every per
o'clock that full reorganization may be- effected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
West TOVvnshend.

school closed Feb. 18th The scholars
having no absent or tardy marks are Etta
Eddy Eva Barrett, Hattie Jones. Mall
fullerton Minnie Livermore, Alta Morse,
Goodell, Lou Robbins.
The entertainment given by the Rny,
Bees last Saturday evening was a deride5
success and reflected great credit NOT only
on on themselves, but also ON their teacher
Iher parts were well learned and rendered
ana an the singing, particularly the Sweet
ny ny ana BY could hardly be excelled
turing, in her efforts for the good Of hen.
School' and IN meeting with the Busy Bees
one evening each week TO teach them mss-
iul and fancy needle work. The articlss
made found ready sale, and the warm sug-
ceeds were little over 81. paw
Charlie Kimball is spending n rsu DAYS
at his old home. 10" u"ys
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

throughout the year, audcverv year. ltsprImay
object should boz To enroll among It's members all
good Republicans Within its territorial limits 10
should hold meeting at least once month, at
which paper ON some political subject should Doe
read by member or invited guest, or some living
questions discussed. It should provide u comfort
able club house or headquarters, open every eve
ming. where the members may meet in political
aud social intercourse Il should found politi.
cal library however small at first, 10 is SURE to
grow,) and furnish the club room with the cur
rent political literature Of the day found in the
party newspapers and the magazines. It should
see that every Republican voter discharges his
duty on election day
This language is explicit, and Republi-
cans young or old, who are wise, will give
no further need to limitations emanating
from Democratic sources that the real pur
pose of the clubs is to boom this man or
that man for some coveted Office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

many years she has been an invalid, closely
confined to her home: but she has attracted
10 herself a large circle Of friends 10y her
cbeerfulhcss and forgetlulnos. Of self. Her
husband. parents and several brothers uul
sisters survive her.
Mr.. John Whitman is suffering from
senile gangrenc Of the foot
Rev. r. y. Handy, g. W T. Of the state
Sons Of Temperance, will deliver an address
on the work Of the division in tho Mrthu
dist church next Thursday evening Mr.
Handv's address will not be Of political
character, hut will be an earnest appeal 10
those Interested in the temperance work.
All are cordially invited, aud it is 10 be
hoped there win be a full house b. hear the
speaker.
Vim. r. Yearey died at his residence in
this village, on Tuesday last, after long
and painful illness, he being afflicted with
n vaivuar disease of the heart Mr. Year.
lev has spent his life in this town, with the
exception Of three years that he was in
Wisconsin lie was farmer, owning
place about miles from the village ON
the road to Jacksonville. In 1919 he mar
ried Millicent Wall, who lived but short
time. In 1S49 he married her sister,
.Jenette Wall who survives him. lie leaves
two SONS. John and Herbert, and three
daughters. Mrs. Wlbour, Mrs Sheldon and
Miss Stella Ycarey. After he had become
feeble lac sold his farm aud moved b. the
village. Mr. Yearley's family have the sym
patty Of the community in their bereave-
uant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.


Spring styles Of Derby hats, Miller and Youmau
blocks, received by b. n. Chamberlain Also a
new line Of spring neckwear.
Picture frames in variety at A. f. wilder's.
Also academy board. Shop open evenings TO g.
The accident insurance policies OF the Traveller
Insurance Co. Of Hartford cover death by acct
dent loss Of time, loss Of eyesight, loss of limbs
aud loss Of hands. CUDwoRrH & CHILDs Local
Agents
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING at Clapp & Joness.
CHOICE WESTERN MORTGAGES bearing per ct.
interest are guaranteed doth principal and inter.
est by n Boston bank Of 100000 capital, which is
under supervision Of Massachusetts savings bank
commissioners, For particulars inquire Of Cud
worth & Childs, agents Suffolk Trust and Invest
ment company
Picture FRAMES are cheap at Clapp & Jones' E
Pictures to paint outline Books in new and
charming designs; Tton's Art Color Box the
best in the market; Tilton's design cards and stu
dies; Miss Kembles instruction Book for begin
nel's in art. SARA NJ CHATFrELD, ~ Hooker Biz
Buy Picture Frames of Geddis
Prof Clark, the specialist in lenses for the eye.
arrived Monday, and is with Ranger & Thompson.
jewelers. where he is making some wonderful cor
rcctiuns Of poor sight Many who have been I'M
able to read for years and have suffered intense
pam IN the eyes ana back OF the head have hetS
wholly relieved. If you have defective sight OF
use spectacles don't fail to consult the professor
during his stay with Ranger & Thompson
Jacobs has the largest and best line of Teas and
Cotfees ever kept in town Call and examine
goods and get prices. Brattleboro Tea Store, No.
% Main street.
Buy your flour and all smaller groceries at Ju.
cobs's and save five per cent. Brattleboro Tea
Store 10 Main street
We have just received nice line Of dog collars.
leaders and locks which We have marked where
they ought to sell. GLEASON & RoBBINs.
People contemplating painting this spring should
engage their painter at once and select their col.
ors of Chiffon Paints sold by Gleason & Robbins
which have become so popular as frst-cass
paint
Prof j. j. Adams Of Nashua, n. H., the pain.
less foot doctor, will be again at the American
House, commencing Monday, Feb. 9th, making
peoples feet comfortable Prices low and con
sultation free.
/ WANTED-A Woman Coat-Maker. To a first
class workman good wages and steady work will
be given. c. H. PRESTIss Draper and Tailor, No
/ 1879 High-st Hulyoke, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

'NF 'F INN bhai hECbtDS YET.
George y. Bond sold 300 pounds of but
ter from his herd of eight cows from jan.
/, lN', Ia Jan. /. lSSS. In the herd are
two three year-olds, and one two-y year old
heiter which came into milk the middle of
July. This record does not include the
milk. butter and cream used 10y the family
of three or four persons, which in the busy
time of year increased to eight or ten per
sons. The average amount sold. it will he
seen, is 3l2t lbs per COW Mr. Bond be
heve- that his success is largely due ~ care
and regularity in feeding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
Mc.t nrn,tIrhoro.

Last Friday evening Clark's hall was
filed to Overlooking to listen TO the exer-
cises Of the debating society. The pro
gram was well carried out, and the music
deserves special mention. The prohibitory
law was defended with some enthusiasm.
The prohihitonists were out in force ana
certainly in numbers, were in the ascend
ancy. The board Of decision rendered
their verdict on the merits Of the argu-
ment, in a vote Of two TO One-as did the
house on the merits Of the question-tor
prohibition We conclude from the even
ing's debate and the continued discussion OF
the question about the village since then
that it is not only live but lively issue
An "obiect lesson Oh the occasion was the
presence in the hall Of two men under the
influence Of liquor, and who are said to
have produced the basis Of the "argu
ment" lin a bottle) during the proceedings.
Information of interest TO prospective
students will be found in the announce
ment for the spring term ut Glenwood
Classical seminary, printed in another col
uuu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
VERMONT LOTTERIES.

lBrattleboro Letter to Sunday Republican
1t will perhaps be news 70 many of the
present generation that the lottery mania
created quite Juror here ia Vermont 100
years ago, and even down to 40 or so years
ago lotteries had the sanction of the legis-
lature, and successfully flourished. =
The West-river bridge in fact, was origin
ally built with funds secured from a lottery
which was advertised in the Vermont Jour
nal September ,, 1889 People were very
poor at that time, and very little money
was in circulation except coppers. For
eign coinage was at discount here, and
was not generally accepted The COOL
money was coined in the seven slate nints
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
A PIONEER NEWSPAPER WOMAN

In an article entitled Women ON the
Press, recent issue of the Boston Even
ing Record gives a series Of sketches of the
bright women who help make the news
papers Of Boston" heading the list with
one who is well known to many Brattleboro
people
a., or obvious reasons, the name of Sallie Jov
newspaper women of Boston She WINS the ni',-
htei on the Boston press, and is now president nf
me New England Woman's Press Association
her girlhood was passed In Brattleloro N ON ,
w 70 Boston, She sought position ON the Boston
bos'' OF which Col Nathaniel Greene was then Ell
a series of woman's suffrage convent nm. XII
throughout the state of Vermont, aud her next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

was fine reporting of the brilliant wedding Of Gen
Butler' s daughter with senator Ames OF MissoIi j.
Her account Of the wedding, as d appeared li lie
columns of the Post was extensively COPIED ny
loading NEWSPAPERS After her marriage WIN
Mr. III X White. Mrs White gave up hrr position
ON the Post only to be offered place on tnt stHi
If the Doily Advertiser. which she accepted, tut
0lliur her duties there aud contributing poems
letters and short articles to the New YORK llerall
fine Youths Companion. Scribners Magazine anu
other paprrs and periodicals She remained WIN
the Advertiser until she took her present position
ON the Herald Mrs White has charming couh
try home in Drdham, but spends her winters ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

President Proctor and Secretary Forbes
decided, at conference held at Rutland on
Tuesday to call meeting of the executive
committee of the Republican League of
Vermont to be held at Burlington on Thurs
day evening" March s, The work of or
ganizing town clubs still goes on, and there
are already over eighty in existence. The
officers of the state league urge the forma-
ton of a club in every town at once. Sec
rotary Forbes has issued neat folder con
tanning the names of the officers of the
state league, the constitution in full, and
the names of the clubs already formed.
Copies may be had on application to him, or
at this office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

The ladies' auxiliary regular monthly re
ception will he held next Thursday eve
ming, when books to he used for the foun
dation Of an association library will be
gratefully received. Refreshments will be
served from until $50
A large company of boys enjoyed the en-
tertainment Monday evening, which con
sisted of piccolo solo by g. H. Clapp,
violin solo by Frank Shearer, xylophone
solo by L. d. Mitchell, readings by Miss
Woodburn and w. II. Fuller, and songs by
Mrs JENNIE, L, X. Willis and Miss Wyman's
boys chorus
Usual gospel temperance meeting in the
rooms on Sunday at $50 r. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

Services in the Cniyersalist church next
Wednesday evening at the usual hour
Rev. Mr.. lman will preach.
J. G. Cutting has returned from st. Louis
improved health
Miss Lizzie Barney is recovering from a
severe attack uf pneumonia Mr. 4. j.
Camp is also convalescinp from the same
disease
The dance last evening was largely at.
tended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

Miss Nellie Weiss school exhibition was
held in the vestry on Tuesday evening \
good number were in attendance and. al
though it was dime performance, every
body seemed TO enjoy it. It was very
creditable exhibition and all acted well
their part. Miss Wells, who is "A fine organ
ist and singer, was assisted in the musical
exercises by l.. L. Stark, f. H. Miller and
Miss NJ. ID. Miller. Mr.. Miller sang the
song entitled. MAN the Life Boat, with
fine effect. Joseph T, Dodge, well known
curueti,t, did credit to himself in his solos
Mr. Dodge and his son, Master Merrill
Dodge, II years Of age, played cornet
duet 50 finely rs to elicit deafening ap
plause that called for a repetition Of the
performance The scholar, of Miss Wellss
school, who evidently appreciate her labor
with them As their teacher the past winter,
gave her the net proceeds Of the exhibition
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

From the small profits reported in 1882, and
the absence of II statement Of gross sales,
our correspondent concludes that at that
time family supplies were being worked
off. He then proceeds 10 draw the unwar-
rantable inference that at present the agen-
cy must have "a standing contract with all
the candidates for 'bracing' purposes, " and
he winds up with the suggestion that in
view of the rapid growth Of this infant in
dustry," there ought to he an article put in
the town meeting warrant to this effect
TO see If the town win vote an appropriation
sufficient 10 build BATH to he ran Ia connection
with the town agency
We think the man means 10 be sarcastic,
but however this may be, we are sure that
there are a lot of THE great unwashed"
for whom a bath would be a good thing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

II. NJ. Adams returned Wednesday even
ing from "A brief visit to his wife near At
lanta Ga While there Mr.. and Mrs.
Adams went ON an excursion trip to Jack
sonville, Fla, where the sub tropical eXhi
bition is now in progress. Mrs Adams 5
health is much improved, and she will prob
ably remain in the south until April.
The auditors report for the year ending
Feb. II, 1888, is at hand, showing only II
small Indebtedness.
On Friday evening, March , the society
Of Christian Endeavor Of West Brattleboro
will hold meeting in the church here. All
are cordially invited to attend, aud we hope
to see Il large number of our townspeople
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
South Londonderry.

me measles are subsiiing, there being
on,y a lew cases in the village at present .
Mrs f. Shumway nee Jeanette Whitman
was brought to this place for burial ON Fr;'
uay last funeral services being held Mt tbe
residence TsA Of her father, Silas Wbitman
mrs Shumway was a native of this to,,,,'
ana ana spent the early years of her life bsra
9 Once her marriage she has resided in
worcester, Mass, where she died For
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

Jane, Francis started for Dakota Wed
ueoday
Judge L. 5. Walker, who has been con
fined to the house with rheumatism for the
past two weeks, is out again
Mrs. Smith Of Duluth, Mimi, who has
spent the past few months among friends
and scenes of her Childhood, returned home
Tuesday.
The warrant for the annual town meet
ing contains all article to see what action
will be taken in regard 10 repairing the
town house. We wish the decision might
be to rebuild, as it is in very bad condi-
ton.
Laura, the Pauper," the drama given
by the Sons of Temperance some weeks
aga, IS Ia be repeated next Wednesday eve
ming. W
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

on Friday of last week VIM. L. Living
sDon' while at work in Kidder 4 Beers $
saw mn, had the misfortune TO yet the
onu.llo ana fingers upon his right hand in
temS aJ' Mlth The large saw. He was at
t tSmueu ny DR., Ray, who amputated the
numb above the upper joint. '' ''''
me town auditors will meet nj tbs to,,r
clerks office Feb. % AZ 'he town
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

The Burlington Free Press has para
graph putting quietus on the silly but ma
licious story that a ring Of Republican edi-
tors was formed during last summers press
excursion to boom some candidate for gov
ernor. Mr.. Benedict speaks with authority
as IA prominent member of the party, and
he says that the only conference held dur
ing the trip was one with the chairman OF
the Republican state committee in regard
to the scheme for clubbing arrangements
with city papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

now WITH RANGER a THOMPSON.
Prof. Clark, the scientific optician and specialist
in lenses for the eyes, is now with Ranger *
Thompson, jewelers. where he will remain until
next Friday night, March ID Call and have
test made of your sight which is free; and il you
can be helped by spectacles, proper ones will In.
furnished. Let every reader try his eyes by read
ing with one at II time, and see If they are alike
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

Fire started in the house Of Stephen Ran
ney last week Wednesday and had made
considerable progress before discovered.
The partitions had to he torn away to get
was insured.
Last week Tuesday d. f. Cushing's barn
was crushed in by tue weight Of snow up
ON the roof.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

At meeting held Feb. 18th, Guiding
Star grange received two new members, and
there was general discussion Of the tariff
question The question 10 be considered at
the next meeting, Feb %, il. GLOW can
we make the grange profitable aud induce
Others to Join Z" This grange though not
large in numbers is strong in interest for
the order and its members
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
annth N.ufnne

The breaking up Of the Dover Branch
last Tuesday did serious damage 10 the long
bridge near g. d. Stedman's It's not safe
10 pass with teams.
B. L. Morse has been appointed acting
postmaster until new official is appointed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

At the public trial for the prizes offered
by Superintendent Fish 10 the best readers,
spoilers and speakers in this part Of town,
prizes were awarded as follows: To schol-
ars over l2-reading, Arthur Howe, Tracy
Park speaking. Carlton Howe, Mabel Be
mis- Of Townshend Under l2-reading,
Cora Miller, Lewis Higgins speaking, Ed
die Richardson, Ward Eager; spelling,
Carlton Howe, Cora Miller.
School in District No 4, taught by Seth
II Hoyt Of Brattleboro, closed last Friday.
Names of scholars having no marks-Char
lie Hescock, Leon Grout Berthe, OglYic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

y. w. Willard lost horse Thursday.
worth about SliO
The dance. at the Valley House on the
22nd, was success with - couples in at
tendance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

On account Of the unavoidable absence
OF Democratic congressman from Yer
mont Mr.. Hiram Atkins has been elected a
member Of the Democratic congressional
committee. Mr.. Atkins was in Washington
last week, and was talking with the same
volubilty as when at home. - WdichB.aa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
At the Quaker PestivaIt

Admission, ljc; supper including ice cream, ~.
uperetta Of Mother Goose" with full chorus
Sale of Ladies' and Childrens Aprons
Flower and Candy Tables Friendly greetings
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
Insure Against Acciden,..

Last Friday George T.. Phelps took AN accident
policy With Taylor Bros. IN tue Employers Acct
dent company. sunday night he fell ON the icy
walk and fractured a bone in the left leg.
The time 10 get Insured IS before YOU are hurt
and the company, the Employers Liability. "
Lowest rates and most liberal policy by TAYLOR
Brothers, Hooker block
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
WesInlInster.

me town will take a vote at the NIor,b
the distsri ot the question of returning To
.aI,s interest in religion has been
@"HAsieu Dy the series of meetings held
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24
A SUGGESTION.

We find in our mail this morning the fol-
lowing tabulated figures from friend who
has well known turn for statistical studies
well as for natural science:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

FRANK %, RoGERs, 1G-years-od son Of John q
Rogers, died Of pneumonia last sunday after n
brirt Illness lie was a member of the urt.s.ut
tnlru division OF the High school until hr gavrtu
MS studies Few months ago. lie had naturally
considerable musical talent aud il was his alnhf
non 70 develop il. The young people about town
htld nm IA universal esteem aud many of them
attended tue funeral which was held on Tuesday
rev MI lllnan officiating. The UnivrrsaIist
sunday school of which he was a member held
s'rVlcrs to his memory last sunday The Young
man rather and mother have been i'll with pnpu-
MONA, but bonn are now imprlNint.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-24

Hiram Atkins, who has been in Washing
ton with Mr.. Smalley the past week, has
once more got himself before the public
with the PRONUNCIATION of his views in a
press despatch He says Mr. Cleveland will
be renominated, and that the campaign will
he conducted on the Presidents tariff mes
sage for platform. Gov. Hill and Mr.
Cleveland will he found "in entire harmo-
ny, and Hill will be renominated for gov
ernor The country is just beginning to
find out about Hiram and New York PEG
pie are glad to have their political affairs
thus authortatively settled in advance.