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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
sOuth Londonderry.

Capt. Stewart was quite seriously injured
recently by pile of wood falling upon him
We hear of several eases of measles in
this village
II 5. Taylor of Burlington, formerly of
the firm of Smith * Taylor, of this place.
is in town.
states Attorney Mann prosecuted Land
lord Converse on Monday Of this week for
sellng liquor A hearing was appointed
Tor tuesday Mr., Converse appeared and
plead guilty to 10 offences and was fined
500 and costs, amounting to about sl2O.
Charles Clayton died ON Saturday, Jan.
Soth, after an illness Of over years dura,
ton lie was afflicted with progressive
muscular atrophy, better known as creep
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
AN ELECTRIC REMINDER
THE CURIOUS AND USEFUL INvENrto,
GUILFORD BOY.

-A-'Af '''Aai 81 = ~ v ~ A0A
GUILFoRD BOY.
From the st. Louis Globe. Democrat.
Mr.. W II Cutting. drug clerk in the .
or Mr. J. VI. GuOde, at jefferson avenue nnf
street, has just received letters patent fot.n
remarkable invention. Mr. Cutting rnlls
Electric Reminder, and It's name iudiratpl 4.
the purpose for which II is Intended WI
little machine rs part Of the effects Of tha
hold, there will no longer bp amy ey,tiss
forgrtfu husband. who goes down tnVr
morning with a message. from his Wife,
turns at night TO say that he forgot all AZ
The madam viii write on a little card Nh
wants her husband To do. and then she Wi
the chrd ih the electric reminder, which N
band viii carry In his inside vest purlse
card Will serve rs a marker for the hour W
service IS 70 DE performed, and precisely 4
hour hell IN the machine win commence
and i viii not stop until the card is remoy
the mead OF the house has been remindet
errand. There is a place In the macIlln
card Tor every fifteen minutes in the twen
hours Of the day The machine will nl
great convenience for business men g,
Jones is suddenly called away from the
night AMI wishes to leave an order fJr b
clerk at the office lie simply writes his
tion pn a card and leaves II In the maclineh
clerk s desk, At the hour il is set for Tue
attention Will be- called to it by thebcH y
The inventor Of this unique device
son Of Mr.. j. G.. Cutting of Guilford
is well known both in Brattleboro and
ford. While the main idea of this de
ton is correct, Mr.. Cuttings friend,
say that, instead Of being vest
contrivance, as here represented, i
reality an apparatus 10 be hung Il
wall Of an Office, store, hotel, or other Z
1t contains series Of pegs or XII
which are to be placed labels with
randums of things to be done. and
work inside causes the electric nlI
sound at the moment for which it
The invention has attracted much attI
in st. Louis, and promises to have N
sale should its manufacture be- estal
The current number of the Ed
World has description Of this instiI
with illustrations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03

packed in the hard snow that he could
drag him out. Not moment was ther
lose. The only shovel in sight was still
on the roof, and the ladder some distr
away. Most fortunately, in treading
kicking away the snow as best he GOULD
came upon the snow shovel which Lis "a
had in hands when he fell and extrics-
this, he soon got the snow away 80
with the help of mother and sister,
Smith was dragged forth apparently
less, and carried to the house Svmr
Of life soon appeared, however, lihys-
was summoned, and il was found that.
apparent injury had been sustained
from suitocation. AZ the present VIZ
however, Mr.. Smiths condition is sti
garded as somewhat critical, pneu
being feared
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
DECISION BY JUDGE wHH1l

\ press despatch say, that JulgP the,
er, in the United States circuit art
New York Tuesday. denied the nj lion
the New York, New Haven and .rtfo
railroad company for IA new tri Of Il
case Of Maria Rob~telli against thl omp
ny. Joseph Robstelli the husban IF 4
plaintiff, was killed on the road Mt ~ r
chelle, October H. 1856. rs he wa avn
train ON which he had been ridif pa al
other persons Communication tick 4
widow sued for $1,000 and obta .I [
full amount. The company asked -ano
trial on the ground that. as Rob Mi W
riding on another persons ticke he W
an intruder Judge Wheeler hold "a hat t
road in accepting Robstcli's ticket q .,,ie
self limbo "a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
Hands Off,


FROM lhe kuful NeTiuOntcr.I
Signs multiply Of vigorous and hopeful
effort to repair the old political machine in
this state, disabled by the smashups in 1884
and 1896, for the purpose of controlling the
state in the approaching canvass The hand
of the master mechanic, the willy presiding
genius of the Central railway, as usual, is
visible in this work, which seems to be well
under way. Efforts-sly, systematic and
persistent-are industriously made to fore
stall the action of the people and to resume
the old-time control of the politics of this
state. Word has been passed down all the
lines from st. Adams, the railway organs
are putting out their feelers, and every loyal
retainer is engaged in the work Of fostering
schemes Matched at headquarters. Senten-
tious reports of "a significant concensus of
opinion, of a settled and predominating
public sentiment, as TO political affairs, are
sent abroad by the aid of misleading cor
rcspondence in metropolitan newspapers,
while the fact is the people of the state, the
men who cast its sixty odd thousand votes.
are busy with their hocks and herds, their
wood and lumber, their midwinter farmer
meetings, their merchandise and produc-
tions and little thought of politics disturbs
the serenity of their daily lives a 'con-
census of opinion" may come with the ris-
ing mercury, but that will be several months
hence.
1t is probably true that some restless souls
are sitting up nights arranging states, but
these fussy persons and hired scribblers
represent only themselves and the coterie of
schemers to whom they are attached.
We believe in full, free and unbiased dis
cussion, candid comparison of views, care
full accounting Of risks and contingencies as
well as advantages, and all without preju.
dice or prepossession We do not believe in
discussion of national affairs along a single
pr"arranged line with sole reference to the
candidacy Of single individual Such a
course is not in harmony with the spirit OF
the traditions of the Republican party, OF
of enduring popular institutions We DO
not believe that the people of Vermont, sc
far AS state affairs are concerned, are in a
mood to tolerate dictation or further inter.
ference in the work Of caucuses and con.
yentions by the power that in years past
has often controlled both. A fair field
and no favors is what Vermonters demand
and, these vouchsafed, they will Loyalty
abide the issue of party councils.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03

lil'NAl NV i1hl Nbh 4hbuNbI
When "A government war ship went n
little out of her course to take Senator Ed
munds's wife and daughter to Nassau some
years ago Democratic Indignation knew no
bounds and the senator paid the extra cost
involved out Of his own pocket But Speak
er and Mrs. Carlisle went down to Fortress
Monroe the other day on board revenue
cutter without a single murmur of adverse
criticism. Nor should there have been fault
finding in either case Both were mere
courtesies to distinguished statesmen, but
it is worth noting that what Democrats
condemned Republican for they placidly
ignored when one Of their own leaders was
concerned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03

inc palsy. and FOR the last fcw months,
knowing that death was inevitable, Do" vuit.
ed the end with the greatest fortitude. His
funeral wa held from lhe Methodist church.
ON Tuesday, q large number assembling iI
show their sympath, for the herca'od fam
ily. His Nife aud one daughter survive
him. the latter having come trom Omaha,
Neb.. early i'm the winter to assist in the
core Of her father Mr. clayton had hr,t
for many years citzen of this town. and
for 3G years member of the Methodist
,burch
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
West HulifnN,

A Thermometer in this village registered
- degrees below zero one morning re
Gently.
The old soldiers in town talk Of forming
Grand Army post in this village. Con-
siderable has been said about it. but nothing
definite until lately. We understand that
a charter is to bo applied for directly and
the post will soon be in working order
Geo. l.. Clark went to Island Pond thi,
week 10 attend the annual meeting Of the
Vermont Grand Lodge, l. q. O. f.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
l.niITnrh Gentre.

The young people will play the drama
Down by the Sea, and the farce Poor
Pillicoddy" in the town hall next Thursday
evening, for the benefit Of the ladies' socie-
tv, after which there will be- an oyster sup
per and lance, with good music in attend
auce.
1t is understood that l.. :. Chamberlain,
the new merchant, Ina. been appointed post
master here and that he will remove the
office to his store Hs soon rs arrangements
can be made Miss Barney has served the
public faithfully for long time in charge
Of the office aud there is general regret that
her services are 10 be lost
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
SontI, Nrwfnne.

Mr. John Perry whose death occurred
last Sunday morning, was uative ui tins
place and an industrious, quiet, pcaceablc
man He will be- much missed in his fam
ily and among his near neighbors.
The sociublc that was 10 come of on the
2Gth ult. was, ON account Of stormy wealth
er, postponed until next Thursday evening.
Having had more time for preparation, the
entertainment will bc all the better.
Mr. l. NJ. Ingram Of Troy, y. y, is Wis
iting among his relatives here.
We understand that our school viii join
with Wiliumsville and Strattou hill schools
ia a prize contest IA reading. spelling ANIL
speaking this lFri law evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
West rOwnshend.

Mrs. Taft, who had stroke two week,
ago, and who is "a years old, to the surprise
of every one still fingers
Mrs. Wales Farwell, who has been dan
gerously ill., is improving
Owing to the storm, the dramatic enter
talnment set for jan eth was postponed
to Feb. 81,
The extreme cold Of last week made sad
work with cellars in this vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
Y. M. G. A. NOTES

The regular business meeting Of
sociation will be held next Monday
at 1870 o'clock.
The next Of the practical talks 70
men will he given next Thursday
10y Rev. w. II. Collins.
The monthly reception for Februa
last evening, was attended by IA la
pleasant company, many Of whom e'
came prepared to entertain as well
6e entertained. The singing 10y
Mrs. Drown and readings bv Mrs
and Mrs. Carpenter were much cnI
Ladies auxiliary meeting next
at p. NJ. The president hopes forI
attendance and many helpful suggI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
Whom the Cods wouId De.,ro,


From the Woodstock Standard
The Republican party is the special an
tipathy of the Prohibitionists who seem to
have forgotten all about their original
faith. The prohibition they now exemplify
is to abolish the Republican party. 1t is an
old theory that when people are not in their
right mind they conceive the greatest an
tipathy for their best friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
AFPERTHoUGI

A fair sized audience listeul ma al IN ,l,a Ra,,
Mr., Parry's lecture on Tho mirthfuI side
of life on Wednesday even. I'M, TLa nj
ject naturally brought out nv parrr,,s sv-
S en- iaoul'y as sUory Ve I'fIir, and the ef
'o,S was al entertaining ON Throughout
hrS, rIeu ., rlsner III nral will take
noon at > O'Clock
One of the vice president ,or tho Vo,n,,
Mems Republican club was H. ,;e,oro',sI,,
'S ,''u'a''nE quan'ty oibUt un- cotton this
e. tLnoI'ii ~ "au a uusil s-like look, as
.i.' Wv o'uo was seIuns 10 move ON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Mr., Gilbert Smith, a we'll known and
highly respected farmer living ON the sum
init of the hill north of Centrevile, had
narrow escape from death ON Friday last.
His son, Rev. c. II. Smith of Townshend,
happened to be at home-having come TO
town TO attend the expected installation at
West Brattleboro ON the day beforehand
the two went on 10 the roof of the car
riage barn to shovel off the heavy accumu-
lation of snow After shoveling for "a
time the son returned TO the house, leaving
his father still at work on the roof, The
noise of the snow as it fell in heavy masses
was heard every few minutes by the in
mates of the house for some time after
ward but at length ten minutes or more
elapsed without the accustomed noise being
heard, and the son, ON looking out of the
window to see if his father was still at
work, discovered his feet sticking up out of
the huge snow pile which rose twenty
feet below the caves of the barn, and slip
per shod and bare headed the son ran TO
the rescue, but found his father so tightly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03

Announcements.

The accident insurance policies OF the Travellers
Insurance Co. of Hartford cover death by acct
dent, loss Of time, loss Of eyesight loss Of limbs
and loss Of hands CunwoRrH & CHnDs, Local
Agents
ARTISTIC PlcTURE FRAMING at Clapp & Jones's
CHOICE WESTERN MORTGAGES, bearing per Ct
interest, are guaranteed both principal and inter
est by Boston banl, Of 800. 90 capital which Is
under supervision Of Massachusetts savings bank
commissioners, For particulars inquire Of Cud-
worth * Chids, agents suffolk Trust and Invest
ment company.
PcruRE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp & Jones's
Picture frames in variety at A. F. wilder's.
Also academy board. Shop open evenings Z to g.
Buy Picture Frames Of Gedds.
BLss's DiNiNG Rnons One Of the best paying
dining rooms in the state is offered for sale For
particulars inquire of the proprietor, q. A. BLISS,
Brattlpboro.
Gleason & Robbins are sure they can suit you
with razor aud their prces arr right
Pictures to paint Outline Books In new and
charming deslgns Tiltou's Art Color BoT-the
best in the market; Tnton's design cards and stu
dies; Miss Kembe's instruction Book for begin
ners in art. SARA NJ. CnArFiELD, " Hooker Blk.
We can show you the best line Of table and
pocket cutlery, shears and scissors, razors and
carvrrs to be seen IN this vicinity, Of best makes
and at bottom prices. GLEASON & RoBnINs
If anybody has a copy Of Chids windham
County Gazetteer for sale, please mention it at
The Phoenix Office.
A good hre-proof safe for sale cheap.
f. Crosby & Co.
PRASG's beautiful Valentine Cards and the pop
ular lace goods at Clapp Jones
The Board Of civil Authority viii meet at room
No. ., town hall, Wednesday, Feb. sth at 10
o'clock A. ", for abatement Of taxes,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
REPUBLICAN CLUBS.

In spite Of the severe cold weather some
30 or 40 Republicans responded last Friday
evening to the call for "A meeting to form a
Republican club as prescribed by the ma
tional league recently formed in New York.
l.. X. Fuller was made chairman Of the
meeting and II b. Chamberlain secretary.
It was voted TO call the club the Republican
club Of Brattleboro and the regular cnnsti-
tuition provided for such clubs was adopted
After discussion 1t was voted To leave the
matter Of providing 10y laws and Of choo,-
ing an executive committee and other com
mittees TO a future meeting The chnir-
man was instructed to appoint committee
Of three to nominate candidates for pcrma-
nent president and secretary, and for dele
gates to the state convention Of clubs to be
held at Montpelier ON Feb. 10Th This com
mittee, which consisted of b. ID Harris,
q. W Hooker and T.. w. Stoddard re
turned after a brief consultation nominal
ing II d. Holton for chairman, II. b. Cham
berlain for secretary. q. W. Hooker II. d.
Holton and Geo. H. Sclleck. delegates to
the convention. The report was accepted
and adopted DR. lIolton spoke briefly ON
taking the chair lie named ms a commit
tee TO report on 10y laws, and ON such re
naming officers of the club as are needed
N. n.
The meeting adjourned subject to the call
Of the president
The Young Mems Club.
A spirited and harmonious ,,,,b.,i,,,, NJ
Harmony hall last evening ,yos the rrsnIt
nf the natitinn rir,,l.t.j ro,,,..ti,,,, ,bo
Rapubl;con ,otsr. ,,,,Io a, ,.,.,i-y a. .,,,' -,
meet for the purposa of .r.-onilin, n ,oun,,
mems club for campaign work The com
IN. 1
,ybn hrieHv stated tb, oI,i..i If ,r.,ori,;,,,,
and raad The constitute, NJ. III, ,,as
chosen Temporary chairman Wslls p Jonss
secretary and tbn rla.t..,,, ,c ngir.rs and
delegates pro...J,j r.s,,Iti,,. g.. r,ll,,,s.
pr.siI.r G., r. Ir.t
Vie. presidents Geo e AyrrI. g. Bcmis. u
i. ll"l1irk H. Chaplin. y. G. Crosby
SEe,it'l{ w. H.. hfiSNgl' ,,.,,-,
utiy. committee b &, tr,sHy. p q Fr,st
" $ ,MggKrnnry, $, W iIrklaud. l.. d. Greene,
n.. nay IT, T. i'l 'l OIL, ,,,,,, Z,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03

At the annual meeting of the county az.
ricultural society, T.. W. Blodgrtt was elect
cd superintendent Of the far, instead of
president us was reported. Mr.. FaiIc is
still president, as elected at fair time, aud
Col. Hooker is the coming marshal The
annual dinner wa, marvel of success, ar.
cor,ling 10 expert testimony.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
yesterdays INSTALLATION AT
WEST BRATTI,ERORO

Our West Brattleboro friend. were ia
vored yesterday with the finest IF Vermont
winter weather, when a second and sue
cessiu attempt was made 10 install the
Rev. j. II. Babbtt as pastor of the pros
porous Congregational church i'm that vii
lage. The first council, to dissolve the re
lation Of Rev. c. II. Merrill with the church.
met at 1880 A. NJ Twelve churches were
represented 10y pastor and delegate those
at Brattleboru East village, SaXtons River.
Westminster Westminster West. Putuey,
Townshend, West Townshend, Newfane.
Wilmington, South Wardshoro, Hinsdale,
y. H., and Saundersville, Mass. Rev. II. 4.
GOodhue was made moderator of this coun-
ell and Rev. c. II. Smith scribe The dis
solution of the pastoral relation was ap-
proved, and resolutions were passed ex-
pressing the wal NEST commentator of and
confidence in Mr.. Merrill
Rev. C.. .. Day was made moderator of
the second council, aud Rev c. H. Smith,
scribe. The Rev Mr.. Rabbit presented
very full and satisfactory testimonials as
to his character and standing in the minis
try. His examination as to his religious
experience and doctrinal views was emf
nently clear, instructive and satisfactory.
The ladies of the West Brattleboro socie-
ty served bountiful repast in the vestry
at 1880, and the installation exercises took
place in the church at 100 Following was
the order
Anthem The Lord will Comfort Xinn"
Reading Minutes of Council, Rev G.. II Smith.
Anthem How Amiahle are Thy Tabernacles ''
Westminster West
Reading Scriptures Rev. o. II Thayer, Marlboro
Hymn Read by Rev. \. d. Spauliug
sermon Rev c. o. Day, ou Mark Ike
Installing Prayer Rev G. " Thompson.
Westminster
Charge 10 the Pastor Rev. \ b. pascomh,
Right hand Of Fellowship Rev Geo F chaplin,
SaNton's River
Address to the People Rev G. Ii Merrill,
Hymn Read by Rev Rodrrick J Mooney
Hnslae, n. II
Brnediction by the pastor
Mr.. Days sermon was an able, thoughtful
effort full Of spiritual meaning and insight.
Its theme was the self evideucing power of
the portraiture Of Christ, as given in the
gospels, to the truth of his claims.
Mr.. Merrills charge to the people was as
earnest, tender aud helpful as none but he
could make it, 1t emphasized the virtues
and not the faults of his long time charge.
In beginning he said he could sum up all he
had to say in one sentence, Treat my sue
cessor as you have always treated me. He
urged their cordial cooperation with and
support of their pastor in all his work, and
charged them to remember that the respon-
sibility for success or for short comings was
as much theirs as his
The Rev Mr.. Babhitt comes to his new
charge from Swanton where he has been
settled for II years. He is a graduate of
Dartmouth College and of the Andover
theological school, and has an excellent
record behind him.
We cordially welcome him as a helper in
all good works in our Brattleboro commu-
nifty,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03

be. The probability is that when the state
convention meets this county will present a
candidate for that honorable office II il
is done it will be done unitedly and without
fractional fight or personal contest Of any
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
WEATHER SUMMARY FOR JANUARY.


Miss Della Cheney is in charge of the up
per department of our village school. tax
ing the place made vacant by the departure
from town of Mr., s. q. Choate. We all
wish MIR. Choate success wherever he may
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03

The extension Of the uniform rates of
postage which the newly signed postal
treaty with Canada will bring about, will
include the most northern of the settle
ments in British America From March T.,
when this treaty will go into effect, mail
may he sent at uniform rates throughout
Mexico the United States and all parts of
British America The only special restric-
ton which this new postal union imposes is
that no matter shall be maiable which VIC
lates the copyright laws of the country to
which it is sent, and packages other than
letters are not to be admitted to the mail
bags of either country, unless they are so
wrapped as to permit the examination Of
their contents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03

The annual statement of the Mutual Life In
suraucc company of New York Is made public,
and shows that the year 1851 was the most pros
porous one thi, company has ever enjoyed. The
new business written amounted 10 500, 451 1881,
or an increase Of Sl269i.1ig over the new business
Of lssG. The assets of the Mutual Life az
gregate the enormous sum " Sis, SO6, S5l 81,
making il by far the largest financial institution
in the world. The company has now an outstan-
ding insurance account amounting to Si21 ,62S 93.
II received for premiums in 1885, the sum " ST.
ilO.nOi and its total income from all sources
amounted to s23,O7a, !2e &C. 1t paid to Its mem
beers during the year for death claims and endow-
ments over Ss,Ool,OJO and the total payments to
policy holders aggregated Si4,l2S, 1880. The
number NJ policies was increased To 1903 the
largest number in any regular life insurance com
pany in the world. This year the state depart
ment required the life insurance companies to
compute the reserve value Of policies at per
cent, instead Of 40 per cent as hitherto, which
increased the liabilities Us charged by the depart
meut Under this severe requirement the Mutual
Life showed surplus Of SG,29i,492 over and
above every liability.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-03
BRArTLEBoRo CREAM ERY.

REPORT FROM THE sECRE AIRY
During the month of Decembe over 5000
pounds Of butter was made at t 4. cream.
cry, AMI the net price returned the far
mcr was - cent, per pound took 3. Il
creamery space, to make one pol mi of hut
ter.
In connection with this stateuIelAt il may
be Interesting to many to know III at J j.
Ward, one Of the creamery patr ms has
Just made an actual test by weig hing and
setting milk in open pans lthe old yayl and
also by the creamery process, an has as
certained that, according 10 the % lub..,. of
spaces of cream it took to make / pnuud of
butter at the creamery 1t takes d bounds
less of milk set in his Cooley cre4 ler than
by the old way of setting in pan,
Who can say that, with this sll wing and
the fact that all the labor of butte r-makinp
is saved to the farmers wife, to-. her with
the net price just returned to our patrons
1t does not pay well to belong To he Brat
tleboro creamery
H. f. WEATHERuF 4 S.,',.