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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01
TWO NEW BISHOPS.

The election Of Rev. Arson r. Graves u
Minneapolis 10 be missionary bishop in
Nebraska which took place last week at
the Episcopal Tricnnial convention in New
York, is Of local interest Mr.. Graves is
cousin uf Mrs ". H. Collins, and he
married Miss Minnie Watrous, daughter Of
Mrs f. A. Nash, the wedding taking place
twelve years ago at the Nash home on Ter
race street, where Col Haskins now lives
At the time Of his marriage Mr.. Graves
was settled in New Hampshire, but six
years ago he went to Minneapolis a. rector
Of Gethsemane church. succeeding the
Rev. Mr. Kuickerhacker. who was at that
time elected bishop of Indiana His new
charge is that If bishop Of 'the Jurisdir-
ton of the Platte The location is in
Western Nebraska, the territory covered
being no less than ~. 600 miles IN eN
tent. lie is esteemed in the church not on
" man Of excellent executive ability aud
an earnest worker in the missionary cause,
but man who knows also how u interest
other people and make them work.
In this connection 1t is of general inter
est t. note that Rev Edward Abbott. for
merly editor Of the Congregatioualist, but
who came into the Episcopal church few
years ago. was elected missionary bishop Of
Japan. Mr. Abbott is the son Of the late
Rev. Jacob Abbott. the we'll known author
Of the Rollo books, and Of many other
works for the young Ii was generally un
derstood that the young man was the "Rol-
To- who received such overW helmlug stores
Of instruction from Mr. George, but IN
spite Of the burden nf imputed priggish
ness which hr was thus compelled to bear,
he has grown mp ~ be one II the world ;
usafuI man
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01

Rev and Mrs ". H. Collins returned
from New York last Saturday. One of the
pleasant surprises Of their return was to
find the rectory fresh aud handsome in a
coat of new paint
Mrs Willis Bems leaves next Monday to
visit friends in Massachusetts,, and will
spend the winter out of town. Mr. and
Mrs. McLachln have taken her house until
her return.
Mr. aud Mrs II. VI. Currier left on Mon
day for Atlanta Ga, where they will make
their home, Mr. Currier returning to the
employ of the Estey Organ company
Many friends regret their departure, and
wish them health and prosperity under
warmer skies Their daughter, Miss Addie
Currier, who Is now at work in Greenfield,
will Join them during the winter.
Mr.. Jefts the Brooks House manager, re
turned from Saratoga on Tuesday night
Mrs Jefts is still detained at her parents
home there 10y the illness Of her mother and
sister.
Mrs Grammar of Bridgeport, Conn and
Mrs Baker of New York left yesterday af-
ter a stay of three months at the Brooks
House. The admiration which they have
expressed for Brattleboro is compliment
to its attractions a summer resort, and
Ihe lriehns Wh''h they nave maze mere VIII
nope LOT the'r return al"ther Seasoh'
Leon Coates OF the High school class of
1883, who went TO Rhode Island some time
ago now has place IN "A Wholesale boot
and shoe store IN Providence. An elder
nrother' A. ~ coates Oh Mahtoh' Il; t. has
oe9n appointed uePuty c"lIeTtor OF 'nter
P, 80 " 80 W. nj ~ H. 's'','n
''',,
10 nttoni H. nat;o,,,i 1l ' uS "a,
Womsn's Ghristisn Temnersn 1,'' "nio~ VI '"'
Rev and Mrs parry ware collsd 20 Vim.
cinMati nn NonJoy hyS ,ha daatb oS NJ
Parry's brother. They are not expected
home until the first of next week
DIR. Conland has been housed two DAYS nv
illness. but will be out again very soon.
r. Trim has hon in ro...I A.
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few young people met at G. W Thomp-
sons last Friday evening, to organize Il
reading club. 1t was decided to hold meet
ings every Friday evening, and the reading
for the present will be history. 1t is hoped
that there may be many more who will
come regularly to the club
The next social will be held ON Nov. 9th,
at the home of Mrs. Bertha White.
Miss Lila Richardson, who has been
teaching school in Grafton, is at home for
the vacation.
o. h. Bragg is in town with his shoe cart.
Geo. Shaw of Portland, Me-, is visiting
at Geo, p, Sabins.
Mrs. Bertha Whittle, Miss Alice Morse
aud the delegates, David Underwood and
Rollo Metcalf, attend the Christian Endeaver
convention at Rutland, this week.
Mrs, j. II. Underwood narrowly ESCAPED
serious injury, one day last week. As she
was standing at the head of IA flight of steps,
she suddenly lost her balance aud fell. She
was severely bruised about the head and
shoulders, but was otherwise uniniured
Fenelon Arnold, Esq, who has been ON
the sick list for number of weeks. is
gaining slowly.
f. +, Hayward has begun the erection of
a new house ON the site of the one burned
last summer, II. A. Phelps has the con
tract.
This town furnishes good location for
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At the auction sale of the real estate Of
the late Sumner Titus, Wednesday, the home
farm was bought by Michael Douohue for
Sl2GO. The Merritt lot by ID. Howe for
Sl13, and the Mountain lot by +. T, Stock
well for Sl5S.
Supervisor Hall visited schools in town,
ON Wednesday,
School in District No closed last week.
The funeral of Mrs. Abigail Peeler was
held on Monday. at the house, Elder r. f.
Emerson officiating. Mrs Peeler has been
an invalid for many years, and has been
kindly cared for since her husbands death.
ten years ago, by her sons, Elliot and
Ethan, who have done all that could be to
render her life pleasant Her sister, Mrs
Stone, now SO years old, has been with her
during the last six years, and will now 20
to her home in auckland, Mass.
Mrs. Horace Streeter of Lansingburg, n.
Y, came to attend her mothers funeral. -
John Howe, of Providence, r. l., is at the
Howe farm.-Mrs. A. Withheld reached
home, on Monday, having come in time To
attend, by special invitation, the harvest
supper, this friday evening Mrs. Adde
f. Davis Reynolds and daughter returned
home to Huntington, p. O., on Tuesday -
Miss Bertha Lee is home from Maine
The Advent society, with friends, have
cushioned their house Of worship
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01
BApT1sT JuG.BREAKINa.

That sounds rather funny. The question at
once arises lis there a great Temperance revival
going ON iu the Baptist church. or what doses this
mraus" This demolition Of rarthru vessels was
in the interest of missionary rather than temper
ance efforts Last spring. at the meeting uf the
mission band, small earthrn jugs, with slot for
the PENNIES " were distributed To such As would
promise to deposit their spare coins ia them from
time tu time, aud last Tuesday evening was
the. time. announced for bringing them In with
their contents The hrst half hour Of the meet
ing was occupied by the members NJ the Golden
Rub. mission band and Of Mrs. Hawry s primary
Sunday school class, Ia individual and concerted
exercises, all bearing on mission work. This was
intensely Interesting ant Kept all the audience
awake and wondering what next
Then came reports from members of the band
who last spring were entrusted with bright. new
penny with the understanding that they would
try and make il earn other pennies during the
summer There Wrr, IA Few instances Of return Of
the penny with the statement that nothing had
b,en earned, but Their. werr quite a number Of
very interesting reports Of really saRaclous invest
ments and shrewd trading One gir invested ia
coffee. clearing preparation and made - cents.
one invested Iu paIrsr and made various articles.
then invested again aud again, until through seven
or eight different maulpulutiuus she had acCtiIuu.
lated 81 g, another bought tomato seed and made
bcrnts ON his plants still another sold bluing and
cleared ~ cents aid il he had kept at II he
might have made hfty dollars one invested
in some old cht'-'' and bait'd trap for rats for
which bee vas 10 have 8 cents each. the trap madr
~ much noi~r 1t scared the rats all away and be-
was left with three cents capital: this hr invested
Ia popcorn, from which he raised 81. bushels,
which will, when dry, be-. worth perhaps seven
dollars This branch of their efforts nrtti about
$40 with others 90 hear from.
Then came the Jug breaking The DYttum of
each jug was broken 900 and the contents rmpti-l
into tan pans. each b'Iug counted and reported u
turn. The penny savings for the six months tx
urt-d about SIS which with former amount aud
the basket collection aggregated little over 81
! 10 was Nrry Pheasant affair throughout. aud.
! with its preparation and teachings, was well cal
| ruiaied 10 impress a permanent interest lu mis-
siuuary work upon all thu-.' having any count..
tIDu with 30
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l.. f. Swain, who has bought Mr. Farm,
worth's saw MILL will move here and occupy
the house vacated by Prof Colcord
The young men of the academy gave the
young ladies serenade Saturday evening
after which they were invited into the
house, where they passed the evening pleas
antly with games etc.
The academy has large amount Of mu.
steal talent, which ought to be organized
with some definite end in view
Photographs are the thing now. there he
the school as a whole have been photo
graphed.
The lecture mentioned last week will be
postponed one week
The appointments for the coming year in
military are as follows. list capt Co A,
G. 5. Aldrich; LIST capt Co b., NJ F.
Downs LIST lieut.. and adj. j. O.. Estey
lst lieut.. Co A, NJ W. Downing: 2nd
lieut. Co. A, c. II. Osgood lst sergt Co.
A, II. NJ. Barry; LIST lieut. Co. B., II. D.
Casey 2nd lieut., A. j. Putnam lst sergt.
Co. b, j. B. Taylor 2nd sergt Co. A, K.
w. Akin 2nd sergt. Co. b., j. d. Hatha
way.
Comical Brown will be at Seminary hall
Friday evening
Prof. Williams ate nded the teachers in
stitute at st. Adams.
town, died Monday morning The funeral
took place on Wednesday, Rev. Mr.. Rhodes
of Bellows Falls officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01

There seems to be a general disposition
to accept the spirit and outcome of the re
cent American Board Meeting, mentioned
editorially last week as one which conduces
to harmony and gives recognition and en-
enlargement to the liberal element in the
Congregational churches In this respect
the sermon which Rev Charles A. Dickin
son preached to his congregation at the
Berkeley street church last Sunday morn
ing is significant, it being his church which
has ordained and sent out foreign mis-
sionary on its own account during the past
year, and it being Mr.. Dickinson himself
whose reelection as a member of the pru-
dental committee the conservatives oppos.
ed "Out Of all the. unrest and diversity
Of opinion, he said, ''out of the deep plow-
ell burrows Of three years controversy,
have sprung at last some slightly olives
which in time will bear the fruit of peace.
As one familiar with the opinions and feel
ngs of both divisions he did not hesitate to
say that while neither party can claim any
great victory over the other, all parties can
find in the outcome of the New York meet
ing common ground wherein they can
stand together If by our patience and
forbearance we can help to bring tn
churches of our denomination through
these stormy and embarrassing times, if we
can help to bring the grand old missionary
organization, which we all honor, out of the
fogs and breakers, let us give ourselves
heartily and prayerfully to the task Let
the past and its differences be forgotten,
and let us turn our faces toward the ire
mendous problem of the evangelization of
the world As supplementing this concil-
itatory declaration, the Berkeley street pas
tor urged his people to double their gifts
and send them as a thank Offering in recog-
milton of their joy over the better state of
feeling in the churches
In this connection the fact is both inter
esting and significant that Rev. DR.. George
Leon Walker of Hartford, in announcing
the American board collection to his people,
said to them that for two years he had been
silent when that contribution was announ-
ced, but he now wished to urge a liberal
offering. Also, that Rev. DR.. Newman
Smyth of New Haven told his congregation
that he hoped those who had held back their
contributions recently from the board
would withhold them no longer,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01
MAJ. GRBENLEAF's PENSION PA
nnna

4 column and more Of interesting local
matter is printed on our first page today.
We refer, Of course, 10 the pension appica
ton Of Mai Stephen Greenleaf, who in his
time, and for many years, was one Of the
most prominent and useful citizens Of Brat
tleboro. Mai Greenleafs father whose
name was also Stephen Greenleaf, was one
of the early settlers Of Brattleboro, and the
son states in the sketch Of Brattleboro con
tributed by him to Thompson's Vermont"
that his father, then merchant in Boston,
moved here in l11l, having bought what
was called the Governors Farm, situated
where the East village now is and opened
store here which was supposed 10 he the
first store within the limits Of Vermont ~
Mai Greenleaf, whose military title was
obtained in the state militia when that or
ganization was at its best and made up Of
prominent citizens Of mature years was a
carpenter by trade, and was the town clerk
of Bratteboro for A years, from 1888 IN
1874 He was a man If answering in
tegrity, Of faithful, painstaking, devoted
| life, and Mr.. Burnham quotes in his histo-
nv Of Brattleboro the estimate Of an init
mate acquaintance that, Zone such man in
Sodom would have been sufficient TO save
that wicked city His death took place in
| lN'lV AZ lue age VI vs. huu MS IibINlhlt ul
propriately hangs in the town hall
The handwriting Of the pension docu
ments which We have quoted, though done
in his S0th year, is clear and firm and
shows the old-time round and shaded way
Of forming the letters The detail Of facts
given is interesting, and it is as singular as
| it is interesting ~ note that Maj Green
leafs account Of Gen Fraser's death at the
battle Of saltwater corresponds exactly
with the accepted account Of the manner
Of his death as given in Appleton's Cyclic
pa'dia the statement there being that Gen
Fraser Twas shot and mortally wounded
by Tim Murphy one Of Morgans rifle
men, in obedience to special instructions
from that officer
Mrs. james Fisk, who was the step
daughter Of Maj. Greenleaf informs u
that She used often to hear him speak Of
the pension to which he was doubtless en-
titled. but he never obtained it as he could
not fix the date Of his term Of service in d
way to establish proof that he did si'
months service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01

Frank l. Fish is now "A member of the
Vermont bar He passed the recent legal
examination at Montpelier. second highest
III class of nineteen applicants, and only
one half of one per cent below the first.
Miss Myrtelle Eqson closed her fall term
of school, here, last Friday, and went to
Londonderry, Saturday, to begin another
school, this week
Misses Abbie Fish and Alice Hescock rep
resented the society of Christian Endeavor
at Rutland, this week The pastor, Rev.
G. II. smith, was also in attendance.
Miss \. c. Merriield expects to attend
the National W. C. T. L. convention, in
Chicago, next week, as a delegate from
Vermont, and Mrs. Davidson goes in her
olilcical capacity as state secretary,
The Forum has recently been added to
Fayetteville magazine club. In the October
number we notice an advertisement of a
home school for girls, Miss Florence A.
Sawyer, principal, Brattleboro, which re
calls the latter AS Newfane girl and one
OF the founders of the magazine club and
library. Two other former Fayetteville
residents are heard from as in charge of
successful boarding and day schools: Miss
Fanny Nj. Warren, in Great harrington.
Mass, and Miss NJ 7, Eager, in New York
City
See the Forum for interesting article on
Edward Bellamys famous Looking Back
ward, just added to our library.
Room in the magazine club for more
members.
Will b. Harris now has the care Of an
engine in New York MILF. W. Blodg
ett's family are about to move 10 the Mrs.
Aurelus Howard place in Brattleboro.
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got out very easily. There was an old .,1
a new harness hanging side by side i'm ,L,
stable, but the thief took the old one M.
horse was hitched into an open bugyy 10.
the shed adjoining the stable, leaving A o,y
cred buggy The thief went toward Va,
Westminster. Sheriff Whitman wa. ,,,
on the track and the latest report rbur.
dav night was he had tracked him A. far n.
Gassetts Station above Chester. Ey.r,
thing looks as though he was an eyp.ri
enced thief heading for Canada Sam.
suspicion rests on a person seen around
here Monday afternoon and again WeJr..
day afternoon He had undoubtedly bean
on the watch for this horse. which vs.
one Of the best road horses in this section
A gospel temperance meeting will ID.
held in the Methodist church on Sup,ls,
evening The program will be- furn,.hei
by the Sons Of Temperance
The Universalist society have a ten cen,
supper and entertainment Friday evening
The ladies missionary association NJ
| Windham county met here Wednesdav
The past president of the state association
was present also Miss Converse. formerly
teacher at Vermont academy, who is ,o,n
10 go 10 japan, and large delegation from
| Brattleboro and other towns in the county
j. G. Bolster has filed store room in Nh.
dwelling house with line Of choice gro
ceries, which he proposes 10 sell at bottom
prices. He makes a specially Of tea and
coffee.
Another meat cart has been making ,ts
rounds upon our streets for several week,
The new firm is Phillips x Aiken Of this
town. This makes the third or fourth cart
that goes its weekly rounds, beside, the lo
cal meat market Of the village aud il
would seem that 50 much competition IN
the meat business would tend ~ lower the
prices Of meat Of the producer and retail
er, but it does not seem h. do so.
Episcopal services were held in the Uni.
versalist chapel last Sunday afternoon, con
Quoted 10y Rev b. W. Atwell Of BELOW,
Falls The weather being very unprupi
tious the attendance was small
W c. Mariettas new residence. which i.
rapidly verging toward completion, will be-
when finished one Of the best dwelling, ia
the village and an ornament 10 the place
The members Of the Grand Army posi-
spent last Saturday in work ON the memo
rial ground in Maple Grove cemetery. il
memory Of comrades from Putney wh.
died and were buried on Southern soil dur
ing the war Of the rebellion.
VIM Cole aud wife have gone on a triI
70 Chicago and Michigan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01

The regular monthly business, meeting
will bee held Monday evening
The tickets for the entertainment course
20 on sale Monday at the rooms The first
in the course is the Lotus Glce club and
Miss Minnie Marshall, reader, Nov. 2lst.
The ladies auxiliary viii meet Tuesday
at o'clock
G. W. Smith Of Lynn, Mass the gym
nasium instructor. is expected Monday
He has for several year, been connected
with the Boston Y. VI G. a, and has acted
a. instructor in Lynn aud other places
He is highly commended 10y Prof Chad
wick 1t is hoped that more interest may
be taken in gymnasium work than in
former years and that afternoon and even
ing classes may he formed.
The ladies auxiliary will give their first
reception Of the season to young men next
Thursday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01
Grafton.

The ladies will hold a social at the chapel
Tuesday evening, November 9TH Huled
corn, baked beans aud other good old fash
Toned dishes will make up the supper.
Edward Jeffrey, who recently sold his
farm, disposed of his personal property at
auction Wednesday with l.. 5, Walker as
auctioneer.
q. n. French q Son are making good
progress in taking down their dwelling
house, the inside finish being already out
and the greater part of the clapbuards re
moved
The centennial of the settlement of the
Asa Davis place was observed by the fam.
lily gathering at the homestead, October 10.
New members are added to the grange
at nearly every meeting of the order. The
few who remain outside no longer claim to
90 with the crowd
The funeral of Mrs 5. b. Pettengill took
place on Sunday and was well attended
notwithstanding the rain. Mrs. Pettengill
was long time resident of the town and
though for several years confined TO the
house by the intirmities Of age, had large
circle of friends. She leaves three sons.
Samuel b., now in Oregon, DR.. Il. H., of
Saxtons River, and John A., of this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01
DEATH OF GUY A. BROWN.

The death of Mr.. GUY \. Brown, son Of Mrs Dr.
T. T.. Tyler Of Brattleburo and brother Of Com
mander Allan u. Brown, T.. ). y, which occurred
at his home in Lincoln, Neh, ON Sunday last, de.
serves especial mention from the fact that he was
remarkable for the integrity Of his Christian
character devotion tu his family, and loyalty To
the country in the time of her greatest need Mr.
Brown was born in batavia, y. y, in 1876 being
the son of Judge Brown Of that place. When he
was only Il years of age he entered the army, and
So distinguished himself that h was rapidly pro.
noted 20 the office of adiutant lie was wounded
while in the service For over ~ years he has
been Identified with the growth and prosperity of
Nebraska and has held most acceptably the offices
Of clerk of the supreme court aud state librarian
Confirmed at AN early age in the Episcopal church.
lac was always Jealous and enthusiastic in its in
terests wherever he was and gave generously Of
his time strength and means for It's welfare lie
was yestryman of Holy Trinity church, Lincoln
and his presence aud counsel IN be- greatly miss
ed by his colleagues.
Mr.. Browns health has b,-u gradually failing
during the past few years, and with the hope Of
regaining II he spent some time Ia Texas and at
Colorado Springs, but without the favorable re-
suits hoped for Il was the writer's privilege. to
know him intimately for several years and he is
honored in being able To give this slight tribute of
love and respect 10 the memory Of one whose,
friendship he has greatly valued and Whose,
kind and loving words will ever be held in remeni-
hrauCr WHC
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ToWuaheud.


Rev. G. H. Smith has been attending the
Young Peoples Society Christian Endeavor
convention at Rutland, this week. He is
one of the vice presidents of the state So
ciety.
Mrs H. B. Kenyon has gone ON lectur-
ing tour and expects to he absent about
four weeks Mrs. Kenyon is d very accept
able speaker, and never fails to interest an
audience in her special line of thought.
Mr.. Marshall Hapgood Of Peru, Vt, and
Chas. Hapgood of Easton, Penn, visited
their uncle and aunt, Hon l. X Batchelder
and wife, few days last week Mr. Chas
Hapgood is "A Wholesale dealer Of boots and
shoes, at EaSton, and president of a large
mandatory of the same class Of goods.
Aaron Burnap is in New York this week,
visiting friends.
The w. G. T. L. concert, at the Baptist
church, last Sunday evening, was well at
tended, notwithstanding the Indictment
weather. Mrs Kenyon gave Il chalk talk,
which greatly interested the audience
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-01
Mr. Edmund- on the Work of Congress

Senator Edmunds has returned to Wash
ington and is husily engaged in preparing
the work which will occupy his attention
during the coming session. He tells Bos,
ton Transcript correspondent that the i'm
portant measures which require concurrent
legislative action, but which have been OBJ
structed by the difference in politics be-
tween the Senate and the House, may now
have an opportunity of becoming laws,
The revision Of the election laws will be
among the leading political measures. 1t
is necessary to do something to guard the
purity of the ballot In some states the
elections are little better than farce. A
general law to govern national elections
should he passed so that there might be
uniformity The tariff he thinks will he a
prominent topic Of debate and concurrent
action. He hopes to secure the adoption Of
some measures to relieve the supreme court
of its over crowded docket.