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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11
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d, in the afternoon Of that day,
president Of the Senate shall he
presiding officer. Two tellers shall
previously appointed ON the part Of the
senate and two ON the part Of the House OF
Representatives. To- whom shall hc handed,
as they are opened by the president of the
Senate, all the certificates and papers pur-
porting to be- certificates Of the electoral
votes. which certificates and papers shall
be opened, presented and acted upon IN the
alphabetical order Of the states beginning
with the letter A and said telers, having
then read the same in the presence and
hearing of the two Houses, shall make a list
Of the votes as they shall appear from the
said certificates aud the votes having been
n,ccrtained and counted in the manner and
according to the rules in this act provided,
the result of the same shall be delivered TO
the president Of the Senate, who shall there
upon announce the state of the vote, which
announcement shall be deemed a sufficient
| declaration Of the persons, if any, elected
president and vice president of the United
-.ates. aud together with list of the votes
,e entered upon the journals of the two
| Houses
As there are not likely to be any objec
| tions raised against any of the returns
| which the Joint convention Of the two Houses
| will bc called to act upon, there will proha
| bly, bee no delay in making the official an
nouncement of the election Of Harrison anC
| Morton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11
How the Electoral Vote Will be Cast
and Counted.

The Free Press gives a summary of the
proceedings for casting and counting the
electoral vote under the new law passed in
1887 which is of interest at this time Next
Monday, the second in January, the presi-
dental electors will meet in their respec-
tive states TO formally cast their votes for
President and Vice President hut the re
suit of that meeting will not be officially
declared until the second Wednesday in
February, when there will be joint con
yention Of the Senate aud House 10 receive
the votes Of the presidential electors, can
vass them and officially declare the names
of the new President and Vice President
Under the new law, the Governor of each
state certiiies the result Of the election for
electors, to the secretary Of state The law
also requires him 10 deliver three copies of
the certificate TO each Of the candidates
elected 10 the electoral college.
Section of the new law sets forth in
detail the manner in which the electoral
vote shall be finally counted
Congress shall he iu session ON the sec
ond Wednesday in February succeeding
every meeting of the electors. The Senate
and House If Representatives shall meet
IA the House of Representatives at the hour
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

The comedy Coupon Bonds, will be
given at the town hall on Friday evening
Jan 18th, for the benefit Of the Universal
ist ladies' society. Various fancy and use
fol articles and refreshmeut, will he for
sale, "a, usual
Mr., Milo Whitney. who went to the I'VE
uiirmary lu Boston to bee treated for blind
ness, has returned without obtaining relief
the physicians pronouucing her case incura
bic
The officers Of Greenwood post will be- in
stalled next Tuesday evening at Masonic
hall Old soldiers soldiers, widows and
SONS and daughters Of veterans are invited
To attend. a good time is anticipated
At the annual meeting Of Pleasant Hill
remetery association ON Monday evening,
> W. Houghton was elected president A.
b Hewitt secretary aud treasurer, and
VIM Clough sexton
The Episcopal church service was held
ia the CHverSalist chapel last Wednesday
evening. Rev. Mr. Atwell Of Bellows Falls
officiating
Union services are being held this week.
two evenings each in the Methodist Rap
list and Congregational churches b r
Harris from Vermont Academy will he.
present Saturday evening. and will preach
m the Baptist church SUNDAY morning and
at East Putney Sunday afternoon
II. B. Powell has broken ground for a
new house
Mr.. L. \. Fisk i, at g. H. Walkers
The Universalists gave very spirited
program in connection with a ten cent sun
per last Thursday evening
Henry Warren aud fp have Just made
one OF those hlial visits which they repeat
sevaral times during the year at 5 f.
Wheats
The Congregational church received into
membership four candidates last SUNDAY.
all 10y baptism.
Al the annual meeting Of the library a,
soclation held On Tuesday evening the fol
lowing officers We're chosen Pres, c. y.
Willard vice pres, Arthur Parkhurst .
executive committee G. b Willard Mr.,
II + Baker, MIR, + II Booth. f L Cobb.
/ G.. W Kimball auditors. j. " Stowrn.
I Arthur Parkhurst. " b Waite
/ Rev b. " Atwell. general missionary,
held an Episcopal service last Wednesday
evening. Mrs. Atwells intent is to visit
Eplscopalians who are too removed from
parishes 10 enjoy church privileges and
whore it is advisable to hold service, among
them. He would he pleased if such per
sons would send their names with place of
residence to him, at Bellows Falls, that
. none may be missed hv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

1t is claimed that the author of the ia
nous "Murchison' letter to British Minister
West has been discovered to be George Os-
goodhy Of Pomona, Cal, The New York
Worlds Los Angeles correspondent says
that for some days after the letter was
made public Osgoodby was 50 frightened
that he was brought to Los Angeles and
kept concealed He claims that, having
himself conceived the idea, he wrote the
letter at home one evening in the presence
of his wife. Next day he took it to Pomo
ma, and showed it to T. q. Haley, whose
name has been prominent in connection
with the letter and the two showed it to
A. c. Turner Turner copied it and signed
it Charles f. Murchison, which is Osgood-
by's mothers maiden name and then sent
it to Minister West Then the others,
catching the idea, wrote decoy letters to
Fisk, Upper, Brooks and others Vests
letter was the only reply that amounted to
anything, so the others were not used for
political effect Osgoodby has the original
copy of his letter to West, stuck under the
carpet of his bedroom He claims to have
a letter there, too, which he received from
Mr. Cleveland in reply to one he wrote the
President, but he will not divulge its CON
tents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

Union meetings are held during the week
Of prayer and are well attended Sunday
evening Rev. Mr.. Leach will preach in the
Baptist vcstry.
At the annual meeting Of the Congrega.
tional society Monday, jan. T. the follow
ing officers we're elected Moderator, II. II.
Burlingame clerk, J. A. Pettengill pru
dental committee, II. H. Buringame, J W.
Davis, !. l. Parke; treasurer, W. f. l..
Walker
The Sons Of Temperance presented the
play, "The Flowing Bowl to small audi
ences, Thursday and Friday evenings Of
last week. The parts were well sustained
and deserved Il better audience
The Maslue Of the Year" will be given
at a social to be held at the town hall, Tues
day evening, Jan. -, 10y the ladies' Of the
Congregational society Refreshments will
he served after the entertainment
John Barrett, who has been student at
Vanderbilt university, Nashville Tenn. i.
at home for few days before going to
Dartmouth H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11
Beware Of Oiniments for CaIarrh that
contain Mercury,

as Mercury will surely destroy the sense Of smell
and completely drrange the whole system when
entering II through the mucus surfaces. Such
articles should never bee used except prescript-
ions from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will du are trufulu To the good you can pos
sibly derive from them, Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured hy f. j. Cheney 4 Co, Toledo. q ,
contains no mercury, aud is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure You get the genuine. 1t Is taken internally
aud made m Toledo, Ohio by +. j. Cheney & Go
~ sold by all Druggists, price 'jc. per bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

1t looks a little as though horse thieves
were after horses in this section, Thurs
day evening of last week David Eddy's dog
made quite "rumpus' and awoke Harry
knights, who lighted "A lamp and let the
dog out Harry went 10 bed aud thought
no more about it, but when he went b the
barn in the morning to do the chores he
found some one had been there, AS Mr..
Eddy's two horses were all harnessed eX
cept the brides Harry thinks the dog
Major paid his taxes for this year sure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

The st. Johnsbury Caledonian appeared
last week in a complete new dress Of type,
and is now cleaner and handsomer than
ever, which is saying great deal in view
of the unexceptionahle mechanical appear
ance which that paper always presents
We endorse cordially the Rutland Herald.
declaration that the Caledoni.n is not only
the handsomest paper in Vermont, but on,
of the very best local newspapers in tn,
country" Formal announcement was mad,
last week of Mr. Arthur F. Stones part
nership in the concern.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

Crowell * Titus have sold the Saml Allen
farm to Charles Wilcox and Isaac Robb
Mr. Wilcox takes possession this week
Willie Bridges has bought and moved on
10 Samuel Campbcl's farm.
L. o. Thayer of Winchcndou. Mass, was
in town last week
Frank White Of Providence. r. l., is at
D. Streeter's for "A few days
Mrs Mary ". jacobs IS spending Tx
winter with her children at Newton High
lands, Mass
Next "Wednesday evening Mr. Ilman will
begin his lectures in the Univer>alst church
The ladies circle will meet in their rooms
ia the afternoon. Service, at ,:3U in the
evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

We desire TO say to our citizens that for years
We have been selling DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption DR. Kings New llfe pills, Bucklen's
Arnica Salye and Electric Btters, and have never
handled remedies that sell as well or that have
given such universal satisfaction. We do not hes
tate Co guarantee them every tiuie, and We stand
ready o. refund the purchase uticc II satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely ON their
merits Henry A. Chaplin Druggist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following is the list Of letters re.
naming IN the post office Jan. 18th 1889.
Men j. 7. Barnes, Frank Ellsworth. Max Gins.
burg q. q. Hoyey, II + Howe, Lucinn Hewitt
Albert C. knight. Geo. II Kiusnan. b. G. Morris
4 G.. Markham, n, !. Morgan, Patrick Riley
Momen-Mrs Adelia T. Allen, Miss Myrtle Bal.
lou, Mrs. A. L. Cox, Miss Alice Ftts Mrs Rosi.
elmer Mrs Alona Lord, Mrs. W. H. May Mrs A
Z; smith. Miss Harriet NJ. Whitney, Miss Lotti,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

The William Boyden house was burned
about O'Clock last Saturday morning The
facts that the family were away and that
the barn was burned two months ago seem
b. point towards incendiarism The house
was insured for 5000 aud the barn for $50.
George Houghton has been appointed
deputy sheriff
Several are sick with the measles, and
there is prospect Of many more being af-
Hirtnd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

The debating society will meet at Union
hall 10 morrow saturday evening at seven
O'Clock and discuss the following Resolv
ed, that the present Vermont school law is
better than the one 1t succeeds D,putants
affirmative. r. +. Evans, g. II Robb /.
negative. j. Ialvlle. G. = DeWolf There
will also be- paper, recitation, and declam
atoms. All are invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

a special meeting of Burchard post, M
90, q. \. r., will be held at Townshend
Wednesday evening, Jan. 10Th at 40 for
the installation Of officers. mastering
officer will be present TO conduct the eXrr-
cISes
The meetings, which are being held by
the two societies in the Baptist church, are
well attended
Mrs Mary Dawes from the Indian terri
tory, where she has labored for the past
year as a missionary, lectured in the Bap-
fist church last Sunday evening. Mrs.
Dawes gave "a vivid picture of the needs of
the former slaves Of the Indians among
whom she has labored
W $ Holland has sold his stock in trade
to W +. Corse of Dover. Mr. Corse takes
possession at once.
There have been 30 cases of measles IN
town within two weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11
FROM DISTRICT NO. g.

On Thursday evening uf last week, Mrs
Sarah Boynton, who was visiting friends
here, slipped and fell breaking her hip
The next morning she was taken to her
home in West Brattlrboro, and is now as
comfortable a could he expected with such
bad break
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

At the covenant meeting Of the Baptist
church on Jan. 9Th there was roll call Of
members, which received quite a general
response from resident members in person
and from non-resdents by letter On the
first Sunday Of the new year it was the
privilege Of the pastor, Rev. II v Baker,
to give the hand Of fellowship to six per
sons received by letter into the membership
Of the church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

Esfeg Org,u CO TENTS Last night went To
~,.r my girl She has an Estey organ. Just after
She had played one of her selections / was so
charmed that asked her If she would not al
weys h. my little organ player said she pick
INK up a recent number Of the Youths C0mpan.
ION here is a rrbus hy the Estey Organ culnpL
ny II You tell me the correct answer to il you
can get Musings ON Musick' and me too " We
went at 10 aud In ten minutes this is the result.
- tea ORgans iu CON pear ably soup ear
eye oar . aWl ot her Estey organs are incom
parably superior 10 all others Sc
Send the book: thanks all around
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

The bill granting charter to the Nicar-
aqua Genial company has finally passed the
House, but with certain amendments which
must go to the Senate for concurrence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

The latest cabinet talk in Washington
is about Senator Edmunds for secretary of
state but there is no reason to suppose
that Mr.. Edmunds would accept a cabinet
position if it were offered him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11
DONE IN TEN MINUTES

The Estey Organ company finds itself
completely showed under" with CORE.
spondcnce resulting from an advertisement
placed in the New Year number Of the
Youths Companion The advertisement
was a rebus, easy Of solution, which reads,
The Estey organs are incomparably supe
rior to all Others souvenir book was
promised TO all who sent the solution Of the
rebus. The shower Of letters and postal
cards began on Monday when 1900 were re
ceived, and it has continued every mail
since, the total number now reaching 5000
Several extra clerks are required to open
these letters and mail the attractive little
advertising souvenir Musings on Musick, 80
which is sent in reply Here is letter
which came this morning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

St Johnsbury is making an active effort
to have the new insane asylum located
there 1t would be an excellent place for
it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

The Union Workers will hold their fair
next Tuesday evening at Pierces hall. The
temperance drama. Our Awful Aunt
will Ice presented and there will be an oys-
ter supper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

A good many ministers and other reli-
gious people of the country are exercised
over the inaugural ball which is a usual
feature of the Inauguration ceremonies and
are trying to induce Gen. Harrison to dis
countenance ia fact which leads the Chica-
go Mail to remark that "about the only dea-
con in the country who doesn't seem to be
worrying over the Inauguration ball is
Deacon Harrison himself"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

School in Dist No 6. taught by W. A.
Estabrook, closed Jan ID Whole number
of scholars 10 Those having no marks
were Emma Pike, Herman Eddy aud Ona
Lyman,
\ very exciting justice trial was held in
Stratton Tuesday, Jan. s, before Justice
Avery j. Dexter, for the taking of sheep
valued at SO. Counsel for defendant. f.
l. Waterman of Brattleboro for plamtift,
A +. Cudworth Of Londonderry. About
100 spectators were present. The jury
were absent 10 minutes, when they came
into court and rendered "a verdict for de-
PENDANT to recover his costs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11


Dan Higley has exchanged farms with
Chas. Miller. Mr.. Higley has 10y this trans
action secured the old homestead lie
moved last week.
David Mather has sold his farm to his
sons
Oliver Halliday, who came from Mirh
gan 10 attend the funeral Of his father, re
turned on Thursday.
Last Monday evening Miss H. L. Bray.
man was invited out. During her absence
about - pupil, and friends assembled iu
her home She was not apprised Of the
fact I'LL she opened the door on her return
supper was served, after which the visit
ors presented her with "A beautiful lamp,
watch chain aud several small presents.
All present will long remember this pleas
ant gathering.
The ladies will hold their annual fair and
festival Wednesday evening Jan %
Take due notice thereof and govern Your.
selves accordingly
Remember the singing school Saturday
evening. All are invited
DEATH or ELLIOT HALLIDAY.
Again has death entered our midst and
taken our esteemed townsman, Elliot Hal
laday. His funeral was held on Wedups
day at hi, late residence Notwithstand
ing the rain a large concourse of relatives
and friends assembled Mr. Halliday has
been "A prominent man in the town for
years, holding public offices till compelled
on account Of health to resign He has
also been town representative. He wa, Il
man Of public spirit, "A good neighbor "A
KIND husband an afiectionate father He
was born Feb 10, 1921, on the farm ON
which he died Five generations have liz
ed here. He was one Of family Of ten
| children, two Of whom survive him Mrs
/ II A. Bo~ker Of Worcester, Mass, and
Mrs r Ingrahaur Of Hoytvile Mich lie
| was twice married Of the first union three
/ children were born. who with the wife Of
/ hi, later years mourn hi loss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

The Grand Isle bridge people are not
happy, even with 100000 of state funds in
their pockets, and they are now in the
midst of an acrimonious controversy as
to whether the balance of money necessary
to build the bridge shall be given by the
town or the county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Staid old Brattlrbrrn beautiful for situation
one OF the most pleasant towns IN Vermont. is at
last Icing aroused hv the truth which is awaken.
lug the whole world We. have l-.,u ,sr.atI, fa
Nnred Ia hearing the evangelist, who came Il. ,,
preaching gospel Of love and truth Mrs Eva
Rulings, who came 10 Bruttleboru guest of
ola time friends and being solicited by thos,. " hu
wee interested IN this grand truth. gave a fire..
lrctun- Many being Interested To know NOR.
oil thr truth class was formed at once. and
soon another Then. t>irlus To meet for mutual
improvement and pleasure. an aSsn,.iutinu y,t.
formed. Of which notice has previously i1-.n siy
rh To These meetings We shall h. glad To vel
come all seekers after this divine truth Brl-y
ihS that the larger part Of our community arr.
under a mlsapprrhtnsion Of tn. nature. and Ten.
urhcy oi inns science, We cordially invite all to
AVIAN themselves Of the opportunity now offered
uI becoming better acquainted with the snbi,.,t
We heartily endorse Mrs Hulings as a teacher of
wonderful power aud ability, and thos. accept
ing the spirit II her teachings will h.. uunlf+d In
20 iorth ubg wing the Masters command preach
the gospel. heal the sick. cast out error MANI
wonderful works have been and are still being
uohr through these students Of this grand nll
tluth. What We have learned ia thi. u,.y Wav ~
viewing truth convinces us there is nntbin., In IL
contrary To the spiritual Interpretation Of the
scriptures or the gospel Of Christ, but much that
reveals IT'S marvellous power aud shows nov, its
principles may be applied To- aruus, our suirtunl
v"hs'luuShrss 70 such a state of vital potency
ihat our mental aud physical maladi..s MAJ, l..
ArAltd 70 an extent unhrard of since m. ,lat-- ~
the carry disciples will mention few ,.as,.s ,f
n ,it ll our town. A gentleman, having dys.
PepSh' bronchitis and asthma, being unabl. tn
he uoWn al night without burning sotnething, D.,
relieve ms breathing a. a last resort aDIlied Ia "A
Tristan science healer He was given treat
hieht anu sent home to sleep all night comf,rta
nll received four treatments and vas well
lady AFFLICTED with canker humor from rhuJ
HSsl+psla and other troubles, ha a fall from A
haillhock causing spinal difficulty and WAS mn.
aolr 10 SIT up much Of the time after tvy, IT,,
mrnts 10y a scientist rode two miles Ia TN. Ln,',..
o ,,i t1r scientist and reported herself we'll This
was two aud half years ago and She has r
manned well and strong ever since. N.,,r,l,,i,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

The Voice, the New York prohibition or
gan claims that its subscription lists were
stolen by dishonest employees during the
recent campaign and sold to the Republi-
can national committee, who used the lists
for the distribution of Republican docu-
ments
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

FRIDAY, JANUARY II, 1851.
Sneclnl Revised Clnhhlng Terms.

The following revised clubbing rates with the
leading Republican papers Of Boston and New
York the lowest ever offered. are open to all ad-
vauccpayng PhuniN subscribers, old or new:
BOstou weekly Journal,
Boston weekly Advertiser,
New York weekly Wall nnd ENpress,
New Work weekly Tribune, or
New Work Weekly Press
la connection with THE PHOENIX at only 10 cts.
n year each, making the price Of THE rHDNiN
aud any one Of these papers only st.9J u year.
This offer is restricted, by IT. terms with the
publishers, to subscribers living in Vermont
The Manchester Mirror mud Farmer,
the best agricultural paper for this section Is sent
in connection with The Phoenix for only 90 cents
n year, making the price Of The Phoenix and the
Mirror and Farmer only S2lO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11
The New York Daily Press only -.
The Boston Daily Evening Record Onll
4 On

In addition to the above by arrangements re-
Gently completed, we are able to offer the New
York Daily Press in connection with The Phoenix
at only 50 year, making the price of The Pho.
nix and the Daily Press one year only $3.50
We also offer the Boston Daily Evening Record
at only $3.50, making the price Of The Phoenix
and the Evening Record one year only $40.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-11

c. NJ Russell will give hi, illustrated lec
turc on the civil war next Thursday even
ing, under the auspices Of Hooker post.
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