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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
THE AMATEURS AIT pUPttNoroN

Ahh AMATEURS AT BURLINGTON
The Amateurs were downed in both
games by the University of Vermont at
burlington last Friday and Saturday. the
scores being to and 10 to .. The result
was not unexpected The Amateurs we're
on the train all night before the first game
and were in poor condition for PLAYING
good bali The boys are amused at the
way they were advertised in Burlington. as
the 'Brattleboro Professionals. d" The i'm
preston seems to prevail in the north part
OF the state that the club was the same as
the Vermont Champions of 80 as the Free
fress speaks OF the strongest team the
other side Of the state has been able TO pro.
duce. " The fact is the Amateurs are ali
young Brattleboro boys who play for fun.
having no practice except their match
games. Everything considered they did
well against the U. V. Ms, who the week
previous beat the strong Montreal club to
and ! TO 0, and who have also beaten the
Dartmouths.
The first game is said to have been the
prettiest contest seen in Burlington this
season. Stoddard held the collegians down
70 six hits while the Amateurs made 8
The result is accounted for when it is
known that the U. V. MS had only one
error and the Amateurs II, while Stoddard
gave men bases on balls The Amateurs
made three double plays, one by Cowee un-
assisted being extremely difficult Wares
work being the bat was especially good and
Hull and Hubbard made difficult catches.
Brasor, Smith, Ware and Hull led at the
bat The second game was played in the
rain. Cowee again distinguished himself.
making two hits with total of three,
stealing three basses and accepting four
chances Smith, Hull aud Stoddard batted
well
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

George aud the minister and another
man went fishing last Monday in Salmon
brook. They did not catch any salmon,
but caught ~ trout The third man was
from Massachusetts, aud the catch was Tor
him to take with him on his return home
Thomas n Reed and Adm F Miller
were the delegates chosen to attend the
conventions held at Montpelier this week.
Then left for the state capital on Tuesday
afternoon.
About IS persons attended the Republi-
can caucus last Saturday evening. Fifty
eight votes were cast on the first ballot,
and about the same on each Of the three
succeeding ballots. 1t seemed an utter
impossibility to secure the nomination of
Private Peter S Chase for congressman,
which he was so anxious to obtain. Not Il
single vote was cast in his favor in any of
the ballots taken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
Putuel.

The Republican caucuses were held last
Saturday evening for electing delegates to
the district and state conventions to be
neId at Montpelier. l.. T. Bailey, DR.. f.
> Munger aud VIM Robertson were elect
ed to the state convention, one for Wood
bury and two for Page j W. Stowell,
g H. Phillips aud NJ. d. Whitman were
elected 10 the district convention, all for
Col. Hooker.
Farmers are setting tobacco. of which
quite an amount is being planted.
A. NJ Cursor has bought new horse for
his delivery wagon of A. W. J. Wilkins
Fred Robertson spent Sunday in Drews-
vile, N. ii.
Mrs. X. C. Winchester and daughter are
mother.
Mr. Asa Whitman has been quite sick, but
is now said to be Improving
W. C. Marietta has returned from Cana
la with ear load of nice horses.
Miss Maude Kendrick celebrated her 18th
birthday Monday evening by reception tn
her young friends of this place, also some
from Boston. Bellows Falls aud Charles
town. She received many valuable pres.
ents, including pair Of bracelets aud di-
allond ring
The ladies Of the Baptist society will have
Il strawberry and ice cream supper at the
vestry Tuesday evening, June pa All are
invited
Mrs n. D. Parsons aud daughter Of East
Longmeadow. Mass, are visiting friends
here.
F. q. Downs has closed out his tonsoria
business aud gone to West Dummerston to
run the hotel in that place
c. W Brooks is finishing his barn into a
tenement.
The strawberry festival at the town hal
Friday evening 10y the ladies' of the U nj
versalist society was u success and nets
them fine sum.
Ed Bell has moved into the house recent
ly vacated by f. .. Downs.
The lecture Sunday morning and even
ing by C. J. Ryder Of Boston on THE Ne
groes of the South and Highlanders OF
America, was very interesting. Let u,
not I've pastebourd Christians and 90 int
our boots when the contribution box come,
around for such a cause, but each one put
in little aud help educate the people Of
the south
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
GSuiIford Centre.

The annual strawberry festival will be
held at the town hall Friday evening, June
81.
Rev f. w. Sprague will preach in the
Universalist church next Sunday at 2:3O
p NJ.
The remains of Samuel Jenni1on, who
died in this town June |, were taken to
Sunderland, Mass, for interment His age
was 80. His second wife was formerly of
this town, Miss Eunice Miranda Briggs,
who died last fall in Aver, Mass, where
they had lived for several years Mr.. Jen-
nison's birthplace was Townshend.
A. w Putnam's sou, N. A Putnam from
Boston, has spent a few days in town.
w. P. b. Weeks and family of Boston
have enjoyed weeks visit at his fathers,
A. G. Weekss,
This week the highways are being repair
ed.
Mrs Mary L. P. Willard has been at her
parents few days She returns to WIN
chendom, Mass, for the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
MORAL STAMINA DOES IT.

TFTOh IHt T1tTIUWs FHIIN TIlnrS
The Phoenix makes Il good showing for
Brattleboro in the matter of prohibition. in
its statement that only nine arrests were
made in the borough during the year end
ing May |. This shows that prohibition
prohibits, you say Yes aud no. 1t dem
Onstrates more particularly that in Brattle-
boro there is a healthy public sentiment for
morality, without which all the statutory
laws of the universe would he imperative
for this or any other reform The same
laws and practically the same conditions
are met with in Bellows Falls but the
mora! stamina is lacking, We are sorry to
say. Few of us but would be ashamed u
see our record compared with that Of Brat
tleboro.
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Ncwmnmn.hire Nn,e.

A young boy employed by the Walker ice com
pany at Rindge was drowned Sunday Willie IN
swimming
Albert Thompson, highly respected resident
VI WestmOreland, died last week after painful
illness Of several months
Stllman S. Drury and James Mcdonald were
drowned in Sip pond at Fitzwilam Saturday
night. They left the house where they boarded
early In the evening. saying that they were going
fishing, but II Il raned they should 20 to the ICE.
HOUSES across the pond. They did not put in an
appearance the next day and search was begun
for them The boat was found right side up and
near It were their hats The pond was dragged
and their dies We're found. Drury was about
o. years old, unmarried and resident Of Fitz
william Mcdonald was about 30 years old and
came from Prince Edward Island 10th were
employed by Lowe Bros. of Fitchburg at the ice
houses. II IS thought that one fell from the boat
and that in trying to rescue him the other shared
the same fate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
PROTECTIVE ORANGE

At recent meeting of Protective grange
this question was asked, what are the
great political questions Of the day. One
answered temperance, one labor and CAPT
tai, another tariff. Other subjects also
were mentioned. Some of them have been
assigned to different members to present
their ideas upon them at some of our meet
ings. Temperance as AN important politi-
cal question was presented last Monday
evening by c. d. Whitman, facts being
given to snow its Importance, and the
necessity of thought and action 10y the
people upon this subject As much time
as could he spared was given to its discus
sion instruction was given in the third
and fourth degree Methods of securing
the hay crop aud the article upon labor and
capital are on the program for our next
meeting. A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Rev. c. II. Smith and family have re-
turned after taking vacation of one week.
The delegates TO the state convention
were o. X. Garfield, S. d. Winslow and
T. II. Ware. They were also chosen to the
district convention aud went to Montpelier
Tuesday.
DIR. Kenyoms drug store was entered last
Friday night aud about 500 taken, part
of which was money which the doctor care
lessly left in his store that night. The
same night the same or some other party
entered NJ. NJ. Martins boot store and took
a single pair of shoes. As both stores were
locked as usual the next morning, it is sup
posed that the burglars had skeleton key,
il is also supposed that they only used
matches for light, as large number OF
partly burnt Portland star matches were
found scattered upon the floor in each place.
There is no clue TO the parties or person
yet.
NJ. NJ. Martin missed a pair OF No. boys
rubber boots one evening early IN March
and has been on the lookout for them since
A few daya ago he discovered them on the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
PLEASING TRIBUTE TO A BRATTL'H-
BORO NATIVE.

'TTVT11 VIV 1l77lTO CIV ~ "
Henry B. Crosby has for many years
been member of the Produce Exchange,
but last week he unexpectedly received no.
tice that he had been elected a member Of
the New York Chamber of Commerce. lt
is a position to which very few can attain
Mr. Crosby's long life of liberslity and in,
tegrity, together with his capacity in all
state and other positions he has filled, and
his being bold originator of most public
enterprises here, have marked him out as
especially fitted for recognition by the
members of the most honored organization
III the United States, as there is possibly no
association higher in general esteem nor
composed of better specimens of true man
hood than the New York Chamber OF Com,
merce. We congratulate the father oil
faterson's Public Parks.
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Vernon,


d. l.. Moody breaches in the chapel next
Sunday morning at 1920 and l. d. Sankey
conducts the service of song All are in
vited
The ladies' circle will hold their annual
strawberry festival aud dance at A. Whit
hed's hall next Tuesday evening. All are
cordially invited.
h. A. Streeter fell from "a ladder while
at work on j. O. Frost's buildings last Sat
urday and was quite badly hurt, cutting
his face and iniuring him so he has been
unable TO be out since.
f. Tyler and f. w. johnson attended
the conventions at Montpelier this week as
delegates.
d. l.. Stone and wife aud daughter Flor
ence of New York are visiting relatives in
town this week and will 90 from here to
Hinsdale and thence TO Wilmington to par
ticipate in the celebration there in July
Miss Gertie Brown is in Orange on a
visit.
The listers have made an appraisal of
real estate and report a depreciation in
many farm values.
The Vernon people recognize and appre
ciate the improvements on the Vernon
road in Bratteboro and gratefully render
thanks TO whom thanks are due. Surely
Col. Hooker believes in mending the ways
Of the public.
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rrihn,e afrhnnI,..

We wish to thank our many friends who So
kindly assisted MS with words Of comfort and
deeds of kindness in our time Of affection, the
death and burial Of our beloved husband aul
father; and especially would we render thanks
to Mr. and Mrs. }. Henry kidder, Mrs. L. p.
Tucker and Mr.. A. VI. johnson for their BEAUTIFUL
music. and to the Knights Of Honor, Knights aud
Ladies' Of Honor and others for their exquisite
floral tributes. IL is our earnest aud sincere de-
sire that the Father Of all mercies may also pro
vide for all In like trouble.
MRS. l.. STETSON,
MR.. and MRS w z. JONES and Family.
MIR. and MRS. +. l. STETSON.
Jacksonville, Vt, June II, 1891.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

yie G. Bond. who traced the course Of 1.-THE earnes,
little prattlers wandering their way for the 1rst
time to unpretentiOus school houses" ZIP TO the
nrespnt time. A tender sentiment for the davs
hast was shown and tribute paid to the "Oid
tcboolmaster" and TO those members Of the class
who had ded-Thomas Pentland aud Freddie
steers; aud the ex-members OF the class-W lille
Strong and Everett Taylor
The Myths Of our Ancestors" was delivered
with good oratorical effect by Kate r. Wheeler
The piece was founded on the legends Of the
Norsemen, and was charmingy written
Lulu Elmer's "a mans gift maketh room for
him" was a strong and able dissertation The
desire for success Is universal. Every difficulty
removed, every obstacle surmounted Is hut a
pledge and prophecy Of grander achievements In
the future. As the magnet gains strength by the
daily addition to its weight, so do we gain In.
creased powers from repeated struggles Each
one Of us has gifts which will make room for MS
in the busy world which we are about To enter
John Wanamaker the merchant prince Of Amer
lea is but one Of many examples that might he
given to show that true success IL the result OF
labor and sterling principles II we
work with right heart success will surely attend
MS and true enjoyment will be found At the
close Of her essay Miss Elmer delivered az
ceptionay well prepared valedictory addresses
After the class song, which was written by
Bella Lsennox, had been sung DR. Holton. with a
few well chosen words, presented the dipIomas 70
the graduates. Rev. Mr.. Collins pronounced the
benedcton, and the class OF 1890 had passed
through the portal and on to the battle
Notes.
All the members OF the class received recog.
milton after their efforts In the shape Of flowers.
Some elegant floral pieces were presented
Eleven members OF the Keene graduating class
were present at the exercises The Brattieboro
class will go to keene In about two weeks
Thanks are due TO the class of '9t for arranging
the decorations.
The usual reception TO the graduating class was
given at the High school room after the exercises
and relatives and a few invited guests had the
opportunity Of congratulating the graduates and
Of enjoying social hour, with refreshments as
uccompannents.
The baccalaureate Sermon delivered by Rev.
D. l.. Phalcn at the Baptist church Sunday after
noon, is printed In full on our first page
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Ebeneler Allen lost a valuable colt dur
ing the showers of last week.
The Republican, caucus was held at the
meeting house Jane II. Jerome b. Temple
was chosen delegate to represent StrattOn
in the congressional and state conventions
He goes pledged for Page aud Circuit.
The United States agent to gather sta
tistics of Indebtedness visited Town Clerk
Sheldon's Office Monday.
The grand list is completed and notices
are out kindly inviting taxpayers to call on
Treasurer Pike with the amount of their
assessment.
Work has been begun ON the highways
Mr.. aud Mrs. Jerry Stiles are visiting at
Bellows Falls and Wilmington,
Charles Grout will close successful
term Of school on saturday
The sowing society will meet with Mrs.
Shepardson Thursday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
WeHtmlnhIer.

Mrs. G. A. Dickinson Of Boston spent
last Sunday at her fathers, A Goodridge's
Although the weather was unfavorable
the grangers held picnic last Saturday, at
+ T. Fenton's 1t was well attended and
highly enjoyed.
Miss Mary Dascomb aud Miss Myra Dick
enson came TO their homes here today Fri
dsy) to spend their summer vacation.
Miss Hattie Parker, NJ. d., of Putney has
been spending few days with her sister,
Mrs. Alvin Wright, on her return from the
medical college in New York city.
Witch grass is still ahead Of the farmers
Some have begun having
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Grant Spencer had his leg broken twice
,ybiIe Mt work at the tannery Wednesday
forenoon. ....
Postmaster Holton aud "liT are v ,7i'''e,
=, Shmshan. n. Y, aud Mrs, Lucy Kellogg
has charge of the postofiee in their "DSenee'
n sbetwin. W. II. Taft, David Eddy
r T. Snrague and o n. Wardwell attend
aj tbe convention at Montpelier tins week.
Rev. j. f. Whitney has received can
~ ~. rhnrrh al MnrshIield.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

S. A Smith and Geo. Houghton attended
the convention at Montpelier this week
one as a Hooker delegate aud tn other
Circuit
Mrs VIM. Yawkey and daughter Lille
arrived Wednesday to visit her mother,
Mrs j. Noyes, who is still confined to the
bed from the effects Of fall received some
time ago,
Miss Gotta Gale goes to Worcester Sltur-
day for her graduating exercises at the
normal school, which take place next week.
Miss Alice Cross, recently of Bainhridse
Ga, is stopping at j. floughtnn's.
There will be services in Christ church
next Sunday at 1890 A NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

feet Of a young man who wears No. 8
boot, but who could possibly get the No.
on by wearing a very thin pair Of stock
ings A few days later he went 10 the
man and accused him of the theft of the
boots and told him how he would settle.
The Young man stoutly denied il at first,
but when Mr. Martin told him he would
say no more to him and started to 20 home
he at once came to Mr.. Martins terms but
so far as the state is concerned the case is
still open and may yet be prosecuted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Fred Elmer of Cleveland Ohio, arrived
at n. b Psrry's last Monday
VIII Ingram is in town from Nebraska.
Mr. Ingram went west quite a number of
years ago aud is now here to visit his old
friends and relatives.
Some - or - men came last Monday
with their hammers 10 newly shingle the
parsonage. where they did good work.
The young peoples society Of Christian
Eudeavor will give a strawberry festival
IN Thursday evening, June Goth, at the
vestry. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

X. g. Gilmore, well known @ A r. man.
died last week Thursday He leaves wife and
three cheren
/. W Goss has begun rebuilding the ma.
chine-room at @. A Robertson & Go Is paper mill
and }. II. Henry is building an addition TO n NJ
WOrden's Main street house
G. Roedar Of North lIinsdhle has had five acres
OF growing grain totally destroyed by a small
green bug that nultiplies and works with great
rapidity.
Nelson Estey has bought Herbert IIastings's
farm beyond Prospect street for S2OO.
The homestead Of thu late Mrs Sarah Gilmore
with personal property, will be sold at auction
tomorrow.
Rev Mr.. Love Of the Methodist church has
been obliged ~ resign owing 10 III health. He
VIII sprnd the smmmnr in nnkDta.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20
TIE Nnw DI.coYerY.

You have heard your friends and neighbOrs talk
ing about ii, You may yourself be one OF the
many who know from personal experience just
how good thing il is. II you have ever tried IT,
you are one of its staunch friends, because the
wonderful thing about II is that when once given
a fair trial, DR.. Kings New Discovery ever after
holds place In the house. II you have never
used 1t and should be afflicted with cough, cold
or any throat. lung chest trouble, secure bot
tie at once and give IL fair tri Is guaranteed
every time, or money refunded Trial bottles
free at Henry A Chnpin's drug store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Several wealthy Philadelphians have PIE
scented Mrs. Harrison, wife of the Presi-
dent, with AN elegant cottage at Cape May
Point on the New Jersey coast.
Geo p. Ladd, the well known Spencer
wooden manufacturer, has failed, with LA
hilities Of from $6O, 900 to $15, 900.
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West Tswnahend.

Miss Lou Wood is home from Cincinnati,
where she spent the winter She was &C
companied by her aunt, Mrs. r. Parkinson,
who will spend few weeks with her
sister, Mrs. ~ w Wood
Elmer Day and Frank Blood, who are
doing carpentering at Northheld, Mass.
spent Sunday with their families.
Mrs. Louise Barber finishes giving banjo
and guitar lessons in Bellows Falls this
week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

over 600 people We're forced 10 leave their homes
yesterday u call at their druggists for free trial
package Of Lanes Family Medicine. II your
blood is bad your liver and kidneys out OF order,
II you are cOnstpated and have headache and an
unslghtly complexion, don't fail 10 call on any
druggist today for free sample Of this grand
remedy. The ladies praise IL. Everyone likes IT,
LarRr size nackARe 20 canta
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

The l.. r l.. are invited b. meet with
Mrs. Eva Davidson next Saturday after
noon, the 2lst.
Mrs d \ Hammond has been to Crom
well, Conn, 10 visit her son, f. y. Ham
mjnd and family
Mr. Lucius Lyman is visiting his sister
Mrs. Northup, of Cambridge N. T., who
is in poor health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

At the caucus Saturday evening Norman
Marsh was chosen delegate to the state
convention aud also 10 the congressional
convention
Mrs Henry Barrett and infant daughter
have been quite i'll with the grip.
Some of the farmers expect to begin hay
ing this week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

DR. II D. Holton Of Brattleboro and DIR.
n =. Wood Of this place removed a tum"r
from the left thigh Of Henry Wright ed.
Mrs IT, p. Yearley Of South London
derry is visiting Mrs n p Wood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

!. G. Adams of Guliford will stand his
P,rrherpu stallion, Brilliant, at A. NJ
Prouty'S every saturday Tor few weeks.
The ladies' aid society will hold IA straw
berry festival at the church pariors Friday
evening June =, preceded by lecture by
Roy Wm S.hp6eld ON what saw in Lln
don All sill be welcomed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-06-20

Tbara will be a temperance lecture at the
A1a,hoIist church Sunday at r by
D. r. Tucker; subject, high License
as prohibition. All are invited
Tbs time for religious services at the
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

While Mr. and Mrs william Wolf OF Springfield.
Vt, were driving Monday afternoon near the
railroad station Ia Wapoe their horse took fright
at "A passing train and running. threw them
out against the side Of the bridge which
CROSSES the Connecticut river. MIR. Wolf
had al arm broken and was so badly injured
otherwise that he died during the afternoon at the
hotel whittier he taken. He was nearly ~
years Of age. Mrs. Wolf, whose age is about ~
years, received a severe hrnise ON the head The
unfortunate couple stopping for week
with their cousin Samuel ElWeIi Of WalpOle
Later reports announce that Mrs. Wolf has died
from the injuries received