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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
Not Chcnpness Alone.

The New York Evening Post in an arti-
Gle ON the elements which enter into the
makeup Of a good newspaper and the large
cost involved in its production, thinks we
may be ON the eve of a general advance in
the price OF all reputable newspapers. 1t
says; Everybody who cares about the
moral or intellectual influence of the press
must sincerely hope that such is the case.
There can be no doubt that the American
people as a whole are willing to pay enough
for their newspapers to enable them TO be
respectable and at the same time profitable.
The experiment in the direction of cheap-
ness aud filth has been fully made and we
are convinced that tie journals which have
gwen II the severest test are satisfied that
II Is IN every way mistake They have
been Withdrawing from it gradually for some
uihe. The most notable instance among
papers which have tried the cheap basis and
abandoned i is that of the New York Her.
ai', !" winch allusion is undoubtedly made
=, tne roSl. The Herald dropped its price
!" Two cents four or five wears ago but has
no" acknowledged its error \by rising IN
oh.oe cents. There is a certain point of
y meal ness beyond which new A,apers can
". go a ,4 stlll in the lonsru Nve value
MtfNed Tor their mlu..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

About forty members enjoyed the candy
pull given 10y the VS. at the coffee room Dec.
29th. The regular meeting Of the union,
which was appointed for next week, has
been postponed till further notice.
The special semi-aunuol meeting of the
stockholders Of the Vermont Loan and
Trust company will be held at their office
in Brattloboro ON Saturday, Jan. 18th, at
1880 AM
The invitations are out for the third an
nual concert aud ball of the Vermont Wheel
club. to be held Mt the town hall Tuesday
evening, Jan H.
A wholesome, enjoyable musical enter
tainment is promised for next Tuesday
evening by the engagement of the Boston
opera company, consisting of the Lotus
Glee club Miss May Alice Vars and Miss
Helen Brainerd.
A supper and sociable will be held in the
church parlors Of the Congregational church
next Wednesday evening.
The Estey Guard held their annual meet
ing last evening Besides transacting the
usual routine Of business it was voted TO
hold weekly drills ON Thursday evenings,
under the order recently issued by Gen.
Greenleaf and committee was elected TO
cooperate with similar committee on the
part Of Fuller Battery to arrange for a ball
to he given during the coming month
"Muggs' Landing which is to be given
at the town hall on Thursday evening of
next week, has gained an established repu-
tation as the brightest and cleanest comedy
now ON the boards. and it is sure to be given
in Il most attractive and satisfactory man
ner, with Miss Victoria Temple in the lead
ing role.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
STATE y EWS.

Fines amounting t, over 10000 have been
collected IN Rutland ince March for VIC
lation of the liquor law
Charles Clement, PRESIDENT of the Rut
land railroad, and several of the directors
have rendered their designations.
The plans and specifications are alln for
the new academy building at LUDLOW. 1t
Is TO be one of the finest in the state when
completed.
The new building ior the Vermont Epis-
copal institute at Roc5 Point has progressed
hnely since ihe laying Of the foundation in
July. 1t will be used for a young women,
school, and the trustees hope to have it
opened in September.
A carload OF smugg ed liquor was seized
at Newport recently. What purporttd Ia
he load OF straw wa fifty six ease, con
tanning 200 bottles of ;in and brandy. 1t
was shipped 10 Manchester. \. H.. erom
81 Johns bat was sid~tracked and tskcn
IN charge by custom ohcers.
The first death recorded in the Vermont
soldiers home at Bennington was that of
Comrade Joseph Il. Davis which took place
last week. lie was native of Hartford and
member OF Co. q, l6ti regiment. had
neeh an Inmate Of the lone only since Au-
gust was d' years old, and helped gain the
splendid record OF the 2d brigade at Geutvs-
burg in the flank movement under san
nHrd
The Rutland musical festival association
Is ~ very 1ourishlng condition financially
anu VIII 20 10 work the coming year with
renewed activity, under the lead of \. r.
kingsley as president and f. l.. Temple
chairman of the executive committee
4
large barn On his farm blown over On De
cember 20 Five head of cottle ,ycr,
crushed to death and many others were
seriously injured.
Judge Hugh Henry will ask the members
OF the sixteenth Vermont Regiment TO con
tribute toward fund for the purchase of
monument to be erected at Gettysburg
The oldest person in Chester Is Mrs.
Fletcher. She is 80 years old. and lust
before 1855 came in insisted that shr would
make New Years calls.
New postmasters in Vermont d. c.
sawyer at Sharon, NJ, j. Webster a. Hub
nardston, \; n. Glines at Burke, leroy A
Kent at Calais, Orrin Marsh at Burke
Leroy A, Kent at Calais, Orrm Marsh at
Bloomington and Robert b. Str1nle Mt
North Derby
t""ilaS " "Il' wealthy and wei known
citizen Of st. Johnsbury, is ON uial for
arson IN Caledonia county court Ii is
charged that for motives of revenge he
burned buildings belonging TO Harvey
Foster Of Walden, The trial creates great
local interest.
James Works of Waterford was 100
years old on Friday, Dec. 30, and the event
oil ms birthday was appropriately celelra-
ted. Mr., Works was born in Westnore
land, N. H., and moved to Barton i'm 1fOS
where he engaged in trade, which he ION
tmued successfully for eight years I'm
1916 he moved 10 Waterford. near 81
o oi where ne mas since lived. lie
ISas1u "a agricultural pursuits, rom
"hich he has laid aside competency |
hGlp Pilsterseure pain and soreness stree then
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
Publishers Notice.

The Phoenix requests Of its correspondents, ad-
vertisers and other patrons that they make it a
rule during the year to come to send in their con
tributions early in each week as possible Reg.
uar advertisers are asked to give notice Of intend
ed changes in their advertisements not later than
Tuesday morning Correspondents should send
in reports which are of any considerable length
on Wednesday, and all items excepting only late
news Of Importance should he sent in on Thurs
day Ministers having notices Of Sunday or other
services should hand them in on Thursday after
noon or evening
The PhTniN means to hold itself ready to be
oblgng to everybody at all times, but there Is al.
ways an inevitable crowd of matter ON the morn
ing of publication day, and it is not justice to as
or to our customers in general who expect the
prompt appearance Of the paper each Friday af-
ternoon, that matter which could as well bp hand
ed in early in the week should he withheld until
Friday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06


Mr. and Ms T. r. White buried their
beautiful bah ON Monday Rev Mr. Sex
ton OFFICIATING a. the services. which were
held in the Cngregational church.
The Uniyc slist Indies society have en-
gagged rooms { II. H. Fox, which they have
fitted up as mrors for their social gather.
ings, one Of Which was held ou Thursday
evening
G. NJ Russell is from town filling lecture
engagements
The week Il prayer is being observed by
union 'ervice held in the various churches
Somtof our people were little disturb.
ed by TIE prospective difficulty in getting
freight b. town, hut the danger is pns,ed
and no me is hurt.
Some fine weather for ice.gettmg this
week
Mr. Bites Il Rutland has left town.
The many friends Of Miss J.. A. White
and little Noble are rcgrettng very much
their intended removal to Florence. Mass,
where tlny will go to secure the advantages
Of a kttdergarteu education for Mollic
Miss Nhte has long been associated with
the busln'ss If the town and bv hard work
and ettors IN please has built up "a large
and profitable trade
b. i. Johnson has gone 10 Hartford
Conn, ant we are sorry 10 learn that he
intends tolocnte there and move his family
to that plre
j. +. Sac is dangerously sick with pucu
monia.
1t is Understood that the Univcrsalist
people expect TO begin holding public ser.
vices in tbir church in the spring.
We are ,orry 10 believe that there are
people in his village who are malicious and
mean enogh TO destroy the harmless pets
of their nighbors by poison aud otherwise.
but the evidence seems 30 br tJ that effect.
1t may NJ b. amiss 10 remind them that
Vermont not without statute covering
such case. Such vile recklessucss in rcla-
ton to th' rights and property Of others
viii lead greater crimes if unchecked.
Sheriff ihlder has revoked the commits
sion Of " c. Crawford of putney as dep
uty sherlt aud has appointed ". y. Whit
man in hi place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
AununI summary for the Year Is
A nnonncementa.

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 CuDwoRrH q Cmups Local
Agents.
The place to get your nice fresh Fairhaven oys-
tiers is at Frank Stockwels, - Elliot street Oys-
tiers opened to order; also CLANS opened and in
shell. Scallops, etc, at bottom prices for cash.
For SALE-A good second hand sleigh. at No
Il Brook street
our stock of sleigh-bes, bought FOR the holiday
trade have just arrived, and, owing to the late
Of the season. will be- sold at your own price
GLEASON 4 RoBBlNs.
Neverslip Ice. Creepers ON old smooth rubbers
make footing sure and safe, F. +. Drown, sole
agent.
Come in and let me show you my stock Of goods
and quote you prices. You will always find me
ready to give you my attention. whether you pur-
chase or not. All goods guaranteed. Yours re
spectfully, JACoBs's TEA STORE,
- Maiu-st. Brattlrboro Vt
Neverslp Ice Creepers are a blessing to the old
well as young. F. +. Drown always has an eye
open to your welfare.
CHOICE WESTERN MORTGAGES, bearing : per ct
interest are guaranteed both principal and inter
est by Boston bank of 100000 capital, which is
under supervision of Massachusetts savings bank
commissioners, For particulars inquire of Cud-
worth x Childs, agents Suffolk Trust and Invest
ment company
It's not a laughing matter to fall your length ON
a slippery walk. TO quick to f. f. browns and
get the Neverslips
You can afford to carry a set of seigh-bells over
ut the prices Gleason & Robbins are selling them.
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp & Jones r..
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING at Clapp & Jones S.
Picture frames in variety at \. F. Wildcrs,
Also academy board Shop open evenings tos.
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
Diaries, almanacs and registers at Clapp *
Jones's
The annual stockholders meeting Of the Far.
mers and Mechanics Exchange will he held at
Grand Army hall Monday, Jan 9th, commencing
at half post one p. NJ. C. W, SARGENT, Sec'y.
Everybody can keep within the Law at the price
Gleason X Robbins selling bells.
Mrs. S. NJ. Chatneld makes specially Of hand
decorated novelties. Orders received for all kinds
of decorative work. Dinner, reception and inyi-
tation cards, dance orders and fine monogram
ing. Mis- S NJ. CHATFIEID, Hooker Block.
Neverslip lce-Creepers get the boys and girls
early to school f. f. Drown is always ahead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
vernon.
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY

\ hiNihll 81 hiRlSE FARIA,
genuine surprise was given Mrs. Addl-
SON Withheld last Monday evening bv the
sudden appearance at her home of some lIO
ut her Vernon friends, together with her
daughter, Mrs G. f. Kenney of Danvers,
Mass. The occasion was Mrs. Whithed's
63d birthday, and all seemed glad of the
opportunity to congratulate her and 10 per
sonally thank her for the lively interest she
has always manifested in the public welfare
and for the cheertuneSs with which she has
50 generously contributed labor and all 9th.
er things necessary to the success Of the
many social and town gatherings which are
held at Mr.. Whithed's house. The ladies'
spread the tables in the dining room, and
there was enough and to spare-as is al
ways the case when the Vernon ladies pre-
pare feast. A paper bearing the names
Of the donors, with their best wishes and
$50 in gold, was presented to Mrs Withheld
as n memorial of tie occasion. The Young
er members of the company enjoyed a
dance, Mr.. and Ms. Brooks furnishing the
music, while the olier ones whiled away the
time IN the parlors quite number of gen
tlemen responding 10 calls for remarks APP
proprlate TO the occasion, which all pro
nounced most enjoyable one.
AT the Universaist church at this place
preaching services were discontinued dur
ing the month Of december. The Sunday
school has, however, met regularly and
been well attended On Tuesday evening
Rev, Mr.. lllman will give the frs, of his
winter evening discourses.
The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs. r.
Stebbins next Thursday afternoon and add
Iourn to Whitheds hall in the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
why MIR. Lamar should not be Con-
Grmed.

From the Boston Advertiser
Nj. Lamar should not he confirmed to
the supreme court of the United States on
the reasseubling Of the Senate, not because
he is a Southerner, not because he gave as
sstance and counsel to the enemies of the
United States at the great crisis of this
country's existence, and not because since
the close of the Rebellion he has shown by
his public acts and utterances that he has
failed to sincerely accept the result. The
mass of the people of this country desire
to be cordially and really united and, while
steadfastly adhering to the great principles
which have been settled in blood. to know
no North, no South no East, no West. We
waive totally on one side, therefore, many
Of the reasons that have been given against
his confirmation. Mr. Lamar should not
be confirmed simply because he is not a
lawyer of such experience or legal attain
ments as justify his nomination to the high
est court in the United States. Let
the President send in the name of some one
Of the many Southerners of national or
even local reputation as lawyers, and let
his confirmation be speedy and unanimous.
Thus will the President appreciate the fact
that the people Of this country are jealous
of the reputation of their supreme court,
and preserve their confidence in the Just
ness and legality of its decisions thus will
the Senate show, that, being bound by the
constitution to exercise a discrimination
over the Presidents appointments, they are
uctuated not only by IA just consideration of
the fitness of the nominee for the place, but
by high patriotism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

At the annual church and society meet
ing Of the Halifax Baptist church F. II.
Niles was chosen clerk Oscar Howe,
treasurer G. f. Griffin, c. f. 1hurber
and Luther Adams, committee Oscar
Howe and w. f. Thurber, ushers.
While Frank Worden was at work at a
bench saw in l.. W. Summers mill lgt Fri
day, a piece Of wood was caught at tle back
Of the saw and thrown swiftly over, Striking
him in the face, loosening several teeth,
completely splitting his upper lip, cutting
his lower lip to the chin and teafiig one
side towards the cheek lie is dong as
well AS could be expected.
Guiding Star grange, No. 1853, met at the
house Of c. l.. Stacy Jan Sd, and w. Off
GERS were installed by o. Thayer 81 Gull
ford The grange here numbers % mem.
bers and three more applications hav been
sent in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
Edison FcsSeuden.

The death of Mr.. Edison Fessenden Of
Hartford, Conn, ON Wednesday, at the age
of - years, possesses an interest for Brat
tleboro people, Mr.. Fessendcn having been
IA native of this town and "A brother Of Mr.
Salmon Fessenden. At an early age he
started out to seek his fortune. going ON
foot TO Hartford Conn, where. from
working as boothluck at one Of the hotels
he eventually became its proprietor aud
one Of the prominent business men of the
city. president Of the Phoenix mutual life
insurance company, director Of the Hart
ford hospital, aud member Of other iusti-
buttons His only daughter, now dead.
married r. NJ Galaudet, president of the
Washington deaf mute college. and a son
of the celebrated DR.. Galluudct The de-
ceased was member Of Rev. Dr. Walkers
church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
PROTECrIvE GRANGE

At a meeting of Protective Grange on
Tuesday evening, Dec. p, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
Master y. Z Perry, Jr; oyrr~rcr. e. " Sar-
gent; lecturer, Mn, % Z War;. steward. j. T.
l.iscum. asst. steward &. ID Whitman. chaplain.
MIR, Cha~ Harris. treasurer, Jared Hulbrook
secretary, Ms g. W. sargent; gate keeper. Iry-
lug Crosirr. Pomona, Mrs liudEmau; Flora. Mrs
Ihmi-r; Cores, Mr. j. T. Li>c1m: lady asst
steward, Nrs. Nora smith
Once each month the Grange holds pub
lie meeting 10 which "our friends, the
farmers, are invited to discussion and
other literary exercises for Improvement
and pleasure. NeNtopen meeting at Il. \. r.
hall Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, at $50
o'clock. C.D.w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

This is one Of the brightest little companies that
visits us, and it always receives a warm ovation.
Its selections are bright and the music always Of
taking nature. Miss Vars was loudly applauded
in her cornet solos, which are not duplicated by
any one in this country Exeter Me- gazette.
Always favorite with our citizens, the COM
pany seemed more so last night. From the rise
Of the curtain to the close the applause was al
most continuous. Bath Me- Daily Times.
This company will give at the town hall next
Tuesday evening, under auspices Of the Vermont
Wheel Club, their new musical comedy, The
BuZzards"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
RrOther RInke is Retter.

From the Barton Monitor of this week.
We have been spending the past week on
our back resting-the stomach, chiefly
The vexation and hard drudgery on the
country editor tell more ON the physical, Of
tcntimes, than ON the brain we hope, how
ever, to be at our business again soon, the
quite violent bilious attack leaving us better
thnn hnfnre
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
UN1vERsAL1sT CHURCH NOTES.

The Cni'cisalist parsonage ON Green
street is approaching completion, the finish
Ing touches being put on 10y the painters
and paper hangers. Mr. lllman expects 10
get into 1t some time next week 4 house
warming will be in order when he is fully
settled.
All the pcws at the Univcrsalist church
are rented for the present year. but strang
ers need not, on account of that. hesitate
to attend services there. The people will
give them both seats and a welcome
Next sunday evening Rev Mr. lllnan
viii, 10y special request, repeat his sermon
New Year bring =
The ladies of the Universalist society are
busy with preparations for their annual
festival, which viii bee held in the town hall
Jan. -. They expect to equal if not outdo
themselves
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
DunInIcr~tOu.

Til girls in the Reformer office can now
dismiss the case OF the man from Dummies
ton who has been making diligent search
for wife during the past six or eight
T1nths, aud discontinue their meetings on
las behalf, for he has found a wife at list.
The sweet notes of that accordion, like the
tender strains of Orpheus with his lyre.
soitened the heart of fair maid and gon
her affections for him who played hi in
strument with such perfection that she
could not withstand the charm Of his music
Hymen has been called 10 bless Will his
presence the nuptals of the famed musician
The meeting of the W. c. T. l.. viii be
held in the vestry Thursday afternoon. Jan.
II, at 2.3O o'clnrk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
South Nevfaue.

Az the annual meeting OF the church aud
society, held Monday evening. these officers
were elected for the year: Committee.
Clark Timson, Dea. n. Morse. \. V. STRAIT
ton; clerk, VIM \. Brooks sexton. $. q.
Bickford
Mrs NJ. L. Brooks who has been very i'll,
is rapidly improving.
Mr.. John Perry is very sick, and Deacon
T.. III. Stratton has been on the sick list for
a week or more
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Prof. Dunning of Vermont university and
agricultural college will lecture in the town
hall next Thursday evening ON Vermont
Farmers and Farming"
Snow is about feet deep, with fear
full crust ON the top, which makes it very
hard turning out.
Walter 5. Clark, formerly of this town,
but for the past few years engaged in the
grocery business at Montevideo, MINI, re-
Gently lost his store and goods by fire. He
was uninsured
The week of prayer is being observed by
union services in the Congregational church
every evening, conducted by Rev c. II.
Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Rev Mr. Thayer will hold a ser'ice IN
the church Sunday at p. NJ
G. II. Shepardson lost good hors' Tues
day night.
Cotillon party at Union hall tonight.
Mrs G. Clisbee, who has been qlae sick,
is now ON the gain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Herbert Deane and family left town last
Monday for Wichita, Kansas. where he is
engaged IN the grocery business. The pa
rents of Mrs, Deane Mr. aud Mrs Lewis
Ienney of Saxtons River, accompanied
them 10 spend the winter.
f. c. Tenney commenced singing school
last Saturday evening.
The icy, slippery walking keeps many in.
and the union meetings of the week are
thinly attended.
W. H. Cambridge and J. II. Taylor have
returned TO the Vermont Academy after
two weeks vacation.
Miss Fannie Dimond, of Boston, is visit
ing Mrs. Albert Rice.
The sleigh ride from here last week
numbering alb il ~ social
enjoyable tim 5aan hester
hotel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Under its proper heading thi- week is a
notice Of the death of Rev William Stevens
i'alch, d. D., a man known and well re
mrmbered by many in Brattleboro He
was the oldest living preacher in the Uni
vcrsalist denomination, and was held by his
brethren in high esteem and veucration
He was native Of Vermont. and in his
earlier years was settled IN the ministry in
the state He was the father Of Mrs $. A.
Miller and Mrs. +. f. Dickinson, both for
NOR re.ilents of TIN. Nillnrn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

current news it'in says that the New
ton Brothers railroad ha, been closed To
the public, it havin- been operated without
certificate from tie Massachusetts rail
road commissioners. The track is stillu,ei
by the Newtons for teir lumber and freight
traffic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Capt G. 5. Forbes of st. Adams, the
Boston journal representative for Vermont,
writes to the Montpelier Waterman to say
that he is in no way responsible for the
statement recently published that he is to
be one of the delegates from this state to
the Republican national convention. He
says he is not a candidate for the place and
is only anxious to have delegation elected
of the party's ablest and strongest men.