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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
VERNON

Mrs. Josephine ; Morrill, died at her
home in keene Dec p aged ~ wears
She was the daughter Of Samuel Clark Of
this town, and she alW avs lived here until
about two Years ago Being left the widow
OF seth >. Stebhlns March 10. 1850. she
was appointed agent at Vernon Station in
his place, and faithfully discharged the
duties Of that position, until her marriage
o. Conductor J. NJ Morrill, March ISIS
when she resigned She was capable. kind
and sympathetic. ever ready 70 assist 9th
ers IN any way which she was able. and
her frequent presence at the bedside Of the
sick and dying Is remembered with graft
tude by many. Quite d large number from
this vicinity attended her funeral. which
was held on Saturday from her late home
Rev Mr. Harrington. pastor Of the First
Congregational church, Of which she was
a worthy member officiating. Her family
have our most sincere sympathy in their
bereavement
Holmes n Reynolds have finished saving
the lumber on the Hubbard lot. and got
nearly one half million feet. besides ties and
wood. They will nov move their mill back
to Jamaica
Miss Ellen Putnam Is at the Howe farm
with her sister Mrs Howe.
Although stormy night. the first meet
ing OF the Citizens club on SATURDAY even
ing was quite well attended. and the en-
tertainment gooi. Especially interesting
were the declamations by Fred Brooks and
Myrnn Russell, who won the prizes AT the
close of the fall term at Powers Institute
and kindly consented to repeat their pieces
al the club. The next meeting may he ex-
pected on Saturday evening, Dec 81
Alonzo Stebbins, our town representative
has been confined to his home with bron-
pelier
Frank L. Crichton, the young man from
MI Hermon who lost his pocket book. con
tanning all his worldly supply of cash.
eYnced his thankfulness for its return by
sending beautiful French clock at Thanks.
ing time 70 Miss Moseley, the finder and
restorer of the pocket-book Upon the face
OF the clock the significant words. lost and
found, are finely engraved
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12

The House defeated on Tuesday by
strong vote llj TO 81, the resolution au-
thorizing the removal Of Gen Grant. body
from New York - the national cemetery 10
Arlington.
An apportionmeut bill was introduced in
the House on TUESDAY which ike. the mum
Der Of representatives at 3jG
The census Of 1890 does not appear 70
bear out the free traders assertion about
the abandonment Of New England The
rate Of increase in population Of New
England in the past decade b. l. 81
1t l. greater than f5r the previous thir-
ty years, and compares fayOratly with the
average increase shown by all censuses
since 1870
TX Lieut. Gov Ehphslet Ira-k Of Spring
field Mass well known and pictures que
character iu the life and polite. u that
city aud 81 the state. died on Tuesday
at the age Of ~ he va, one If the most
persistent ami consistent eneruie, II the
rum lra'lir that ever lived
Five hundred thousand families scat
tered all over the country. are resdin. the
double Christina. number of the Youth /.
Companion this week With unslloyed
pleasure II contain. seven complete
stories, appropriate to the holiday season.
with many original illustrations The
artistic cover carries CLEAN Of Christina,
sunshine wherever 1t GOES
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12

II rs not easy % say in a word at this dis
lance what was the outcome Of the great
Farmers Alliance convention held at Ocala.
Fla, last week. The discussions we're
spirited ones Some Of them we're bitter
aud threatened b make rupture IN the
ranks Of the body. A resolution was forced
through declaring against the passage Of
the elections bill, with many Of the Repub-
licsn members from the North west protest
ing against this action. The introduction
and adoption Of the resolution was IN
undoubtedly Democratic scheme, inspired
by some Of the party leaders at Washing
ton. The members Of the colored alliance,
who met as separate body, promptly
passed resolution fayoring the enactment
Of law 70 secure honest elections. As
stated in general terms. the platform adopt
cd demands the abolition Of the national
banks, declares for tariff for revenue on
ly, calls for the free coinage Of silver and
the increase Of the money in circulation 10
$50 per capita, and for the adoption Of
tax on incomes. The platform also de
clares in favor Of the pet scheme Of the al
liance-the establishment Of government
sub-treasuries, which shall loan money 70
the farmers on their crops at two per cent
interest. A proposition TO have the gov
eminent pay each inventor the value Of his
invention instead of giving him protection
in its use, according TO the present system,
was voted down. The sentiment of the
convention was unmistskably in favor Of
separate political action and the formation
of a third party, but no formal declaration
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12

Bert l.. Taylor has severed his conn,-ctIou With
the Montpelier Argus and will soon Join the tdito
nal fcfsr OF thr Manchester. y II Telegram
George Horton came up from Hartford Ssfur
day. his sister, Miss Minnie Horton. had r-cuy-
er-d sufficiently from lines from TYPHOID fever
"a return with HIM on Monday and will spend
SIine time 10 Hartford with her sister Mrs bins
NOR. II is Understood that Mr. Horton will come
70 Bratti-boru next W-+k and when he returns il
will not b. his own sister who accompanies him
Capt and Mrs Chuis have been al burlington
for few days this week
Mis- Eliza French. Who's death took place ia
ke--nr Nov. -, a. the axe of ~ years. Wa
daughter Of Jess French. " no formerly occupi,-d
the farm now owned by A Wait. Nj.
French was born and lived herr many year
Mis- Susie kirWan has left Worcester Mas
aud u now al Xix Rapids Mich n her. she has a
Pus Itlon as teacher Of music and French ~ a
Young ladies arad-my, and also Ia q churrh
choir.
Miss Emma Fay u 70 succ,--d Mis- Annie ellison
a. operator IN the telephone exchange and a.
typewriter for tudwOrth 8 Chilis.
e. n. C. Richardson Is this week moving into
TIE button houS- on Green street. which bis
father recently bought
Ms II. A. Jones a. called 10 North Adams by
the critical illness Of her daughter Mrs Downing
D. &. Hooker n on a visit TO his daughter Mrs
A J. Currirr
Miss Florence Sayag- arrived FROM Camden. y
j., Yesterday aud viii hereafter make her bom,.
IN Bratt-bor0 with her brother
Miss Julia Bailey. for d hong time a ,ump1.ito-
& Co
Ghbert II Smith aud Mr. I=uox were called 10
futuey this week 10 MAKE r-tliirs ON tL- ma.
chinrry Ia Coles paper mill
Margaret daughter Of Cashier e. G. Ay-ril
gave Pheasant birthday party "a her Young
friends saturday afternoon
Ralph Chamberlain. for several v-ar- hast
stewart al the Brooks HuuS- Is 10 leave Jan !
70 enter hotel al Chattanooga Tenn
GtO. Clay is home from Boston
Will Schuster, with the Red Huzzar comtany.
passed through town Monday on his way o. Mon
treal
Thomas Chs~kr has returned from Holyok-
and is again AZ work for b R0ess
Miss Mabel Jones, FORMER Brattlei,1rn girl
friudle Of Washington b e. Mr. and Mir pin
die have been visiting friends 10 town this wt.-l
Their futunr home will be- in Washington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12

&C. this effect was made Delegates from
ID state. however, signed a cali for auoth.
er convention. having some political action
boz view Co. be- held next February.
an interesting incident came W while q
motion g. reconsider the nti-elertious bin
wa. pending II was the first man. said
Mr. Force. prominent Indiana delegate.
70 lead 90 iuiepend ut movement 10 In
diana ] refused q Republican nomination
b. 10 it. and got 30Uyl votes q Republican
farmers b beck me but tell you that this
resolution will drive them oil back into the
Republican ranks Il you are going 70 be
partisan the Republican alliance men 10 my
state will not stay with you McAlister
oi Mississippi. who introduced the re-olu
ton, heard Force and said There is 90
partisau,hip IN the resolution We want
- get rid Of partSanship Yes. said
Force. You want b. get rid of IL all on
Que side. you want Republicans To stop be
ing psrtssns and let the Democrats he as
partisan a. they please
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Forty five eggs ia one nest wonld be con
sidered 10y most people a. quite a find, but
that J. the exact number which Mrs Lou
lisa Goddard found in one nest in the hay
NOV a few days since
Mr. J Bumps little brother Byron, who
Is stopping with her hal d fall last Satur
day, sprainiug one arm BADLY
The receipts at the donation Dec I were
very satisfactory T. both pastor aud pen.
pie
Mr.. ORA Abbott has gone u Chester u
care for sick aunt Mrs Daniel Davis
The NOrkmen At the pulp mill are build
ing bridge this week across West river.
IN place II the one swept away 10y high wa
ter
The Sons Of Veterans have The Virgin
leo etestn IN rehearsal and will bring IL
before the public Tuesday evening, Dec H.
All who have seen this play pronounce it
among the best.
A little more snow and business will he
lively. Those having teaming t. DO are all
ready for start
Frank Z Stevens and Francis Aldrich
we're summoned this eek TO appear before
the grand jury at Woodstock as witnesses
IN the Converse case Another witness
found 1t necessary 70 take q trip TO Troy.
y. Y, thus preventing his attendance at
court
Joshua Shattuck Of Orange, Mass. Is Wis
itlng at his brothers. VIM. A ShAttuck's
Quite an interesting bit Of history. CON
nected with tbe>life and death Of a former
townsWomAn. has come TO our knowledge
which We think worthy Of note Mr.
Eliza a. Eaton, whose maiden narle Was
Thompson. Vas born in this town on the
farm now owned by Mrs. Sarah johnson.
and occupied by her and her sons Noble
and Julian She was the daughter Of John
Thompson, formerly Of this town, and later
OF Sherbourne. Vt. where be died Mrs
Eaton was an own cousin Of Capt William
Thompson OF this village who well remem.
bers her as strange eccentric child. she
being a schOolmate and playfellow up to the
time hen she left home to work in a fac
tory. She was also an own cousin Of HAr-
ley B. Woods Of Chester Mr.. Woods Wis
tied Mrs. Eaton a short time before her
death and found her living the life of 4
mlser in a miserable hovel and apparently
N the most ahgect poverty. in which con
diuon she died Mrs Eaton's great-grand-
father Is supposed 70 have come from Ire
land and her grandfather was one of the
first settlers Of this town, and her father
among the first natives Mrs. EAtons
cousins in the second and third degree can
be counted by the scores. all of whom are
people Of good standing IN society. Not
wlthstanding the poverty stricken appear
ance of Mrs EAton's home and surround.
ings, later Developments show that she left
an estate worth nearly 5000, which Was
hequeathed to the city library of Mancbes-
ter, H, where she died
An article in regard To Mrs. Eaton. re
printed from the Manchester Union. will lie
found on our first page TODAY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
WEST WARDsBORO.

There Is splendid sleighing, aud Monday
morning the mercury stood at : below zero.
Mr.. Robb Is hack at his work teaching
school in this village.
Miss Myrtle leonard Is teaching school in
West Dover village
Bert Ryder Is clerking 10 the store
James 4. Perry and Judson Benson are
cutting logs for NJ d Leonard and James
lAckey and son are piling them.
The sunday school has decided 10 have q
Christmas entertainment, and instead OF
having the usual trees will use a sleigh.
At our last " G. T L. meeting Mrs f
Earle was elected superintendent Of the
juvenile department as Mrs. Davidson. who
has served faithfully in that department
for about four years, has resigned The
next regular meeting is T. be at Mrs. A. A.
Payne's the Eth inst
The last Sunday in November our pastor
preached in Bucketville at 3 p. N and was
70 preach again last sunday, but illness pre-
vented
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
HINSDALE N H

Misses Grace Roberts and Ida Baker left
for the lAtters home in Cleveland. -. last
Friday to spend the holidays.
Skating Is the popular sport among our
young people now, and while some Of the
boys occupy the sidewalks for the purpose,
quite a number go to Pisgah. where good
skating is reported
The Valley Cleaners" held a fair and
Christmas sale at the Congregational vestry
W ednesday evening Useful and fancy
articles were sold, refreshments served and
beautiful display of dolls made up an in.
teresting program.
Mrs Richards Of Dana, Mass, and Mrs.
Billings Of Ashburnham, Mass. are among
the visitors in town
Rev. d L, Fisher delivered a highly in
teresting lecture at the Universalist church
last sunday evening. His topic The
origin and Destiny II Man. was handled
ia mastery manner The subject for
next SUNDAY evening is In be The Ideal
Woman
W NJ. Hall has lately finished off a ten
ement IN John Archihald's house on Hig-
gins street
4. W, Mead is soon to 20 to Brattleboro.
"here he has position in Ross Whites
paper mill lie will be missed in the band
where he has played since its organization
W. ID Whitaker is soon 70 leave for his
ne" home near Boston 1t is reported that
mrs. hate Cunningham is 10 occupy his
house ON Prospect street
new set Of steps hack of the Upiyer-
sailSt church aud other improvements in
the vicinity are some Of the things the
jewellers ON High street are thankful for.
Nelson Barrett :; years Of age. took his
thlrd Tlde IN the cars the other day. going
70 "lnchendon, Mass, to spend Thanks
giving with relatives 1t is also said 70 b.
the third night he has spent away from
home in p years.
A free illustrated lecture is announced at
the congregational church this, Friday.
evening bv Mr.. Chaplin, a missionary from
China '''''
Or. Gray advertises 10 building lots for
sale pear his residence on Brattleboro street
Nimrod, ~ W. d. Ferrin's champion
irish setter, died of heart disease last wesk
lie was bought by Mr. Ferrin several YEAR
ago Tor SlOO, but no doubt was worth much
more than that at the time of his death
Holiday goods are being displayed by
all our merchants. aud the usual
so2d assortment is 70 he found
John Hickey will build a two-tenement
mouse IN the rear Of his High street dwell
ing the work to begin very soon. j H
Henry has the contract.
II Is reported that the band have some
luea oil repeating their Thanksgiving en-
distant date
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
CHURCH AND SOCIETY NoTICps

The W. C. 7. L. will meet with Mrs J $ Brown
" hhslon street, next Tuesday al s g. n Tn. ton
ic under consideration last week will h. continued
ana papers pertinent a. the occasion read
general invitation Is extended but il is hoped d
large number OF members will b. present
A supper will Dr. served at the Uuiyersalist yes.
try next Thursday evening
The ladies circle connected with the T. a. q
q viii meet with Mr. j A stafford Elliot n ret
wednesday evening, the 18th, for the transaction
OF business
The Murray club meeting was held Tuesday
evening with Mr.. and Ms II " Wood Read.
lngs, singing and games werr the Attractions II
was voted 10 give so toward paving on tb,.
church debt
The annual l uiyersast parish meeting will he
held next Tuesday evening
Al ST Michael's Church Episcopab thu. SUNDAY.
school viii meet at Las A. n on SUNDAY next
The Episcopal ladies will hold their soeiabl. AT
l.el heh nan next Wednesday evening, Dee H.
supper will he served al O'Clock followed nv an
entertainment. All arr cordially invited
Thoughts about God: The veil of mystery and
the path Of light will be- the topic OF Rey Nh
tartan church ''
The subject OF Rev. + W Sprague's l-.tur- Al
the lnlyersallst church next SUNDAY .vaDins,
VIII D. Think before you speak d"
The Baptist ladies will hold their annual Cbrist
mas SAT- ~ the church parl0rs Thursday evening
DEE. - There viii he the usual sale Of usafli
anu iahcy articles. supper will he served al g
= - general invitation is extended
very enjoyable supper and sociable Wa held
and Mrs W b. Eddy, Western avenue A shnrt
entertainment, consisting Of Instrumental and
vocal music aud necitatiOns was given AhnIf
- was realized from the supper
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12

liver his lecture Peculiarities Of Some Peo-
pie. but the audience came not. and an
adjournment was made sine die
Messrs Brown and Ryther who repre.
scented Nottingham and Dover respective.
ly at Montpelier. we're ia town recently.
town tax " a. cents On a dollar and
20 cents highway tax, b. in the hands Of
Treasurer johnson for collection
n /. Adams's house il nearing compile
ton aud Is one Of the hest cOnstructed
dwellings ia the village
At the annual meeting u G y Lawton
Relief corps last Saturday night these OFF
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
President. Mrs G VI Russell senior vice-
. president Mrs r + Ray junior vice
president. Mr. j NJ Bassett treasurer.
Mrs j ; Stanley chaplain. Mr. y. :
| Ballou conductor Miss Genie Ray guard.
/ Yrs + Ames
/ Next Tuesday evening al oyster supper
will be given at the Methodist church YES
/ try for the benefit Of Rev L. z. Tucker
a concert. conducted by Prof W r King
will be given in the audience room.
Miss Martha Lawton gave party on
Wednesday evening to a few personal
/ friends
On Friday evening last occurred the 4Oth
anniversary " the marriage Of Mr. and
Mrs l. NJ. Harris. in commemoratiou Of
which event a goodly number Of friends
assembled at their residence number
Of valuable gifts we're bestowed among
which we mention an easy chair. stand
lamp. pickle castor. etc. Mr.. c. d. Spen-.
Ger made the presentation speech in his
usual happy manner. and Mr. and Mrs Har-
RS each made appropriate response.
Or +. j Titus has been or the sick list
this eeek
Mrs L " Pierce was called 70 Canton,
y. Y. on Monday - attend the funeral Of
her youngest sister.
The annual oyster supper will be given
at the parlors Of the Baptist church next
Wednesday evening after which literary
entertainment Of unusual merit will be
given.
Mr. and Mrs VI Bassett Mr. and Mrs
X Ames. Mr and Mrs NJ Russell. Al
bert Quinn and Miss Attic DeDuison attend
ed the campfire given Toy Charles 7 Clark
post at West Halifax last evening The
occasion was Of much interest and great
pleasure
A Pleasant Evening with Longfellow.
The regular meeting Of the Literary and
Scientific society was held on Wednesday
evening The attendance vas large and
the exercises which pertained entirely b.
Dongfellow we're very interesting The
program Was a. follows
song The Bridge. J kidi-r
Roll Call. members responding with quatati1u
from LJngfell0w
Biographical sketch Of LOngf-liOw.
Nellie Rice
Recitation Wreck Of the Hesperus
May Smith
Song The bay b Done Mr. L 2 Tucker Mr.
J n kiddrr. Accompanies
Paper. -L0ugf-lluW's National POETRY.
" T. King
Reading Mr. q - Leonard
Paper. "Lougfrii1v's poems u the Heart AMI
Home. G. b Spencer
Reading H-i-u Barnard
Paper. "Ipugf-llpw a. Nast-r ~ English StyI+.''
G. NJ Russell
Officers were elected for the ensuing two
months with Rev. L. +. Tucker a. presi
dent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12

Rev. !. Nj. Shruut, pastor United Brethren
church. Blue Mound, kan, says. Il feel IL my
duty o. tell what wonders DR. Kings New Discov.
cry has done for me Ny lungs Werr badly dis
cas-l and my parshionrrs thought / could live
only few weeks ltook nve bottles Of Dr. King 4
Ne" Discovery aud am sound and well gaining III
pounds iu weight "
Arthur Love, man tRrr Loves Funny Folks
Combination, writes After a thorough trial and
convincing evidence ! am confident Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption brats them all
aud cures when every thing rlss fails The great
ral kindness can DO to my many thousand friends
T. % urge them 10 Try II ~ Free trial bottles at
Henry Chapins drug store. Regular sizes %
CENTS and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
DEATH OF RuFus SCOTT

Another well-known and picturesque figure In
our local community passed away 10 the death.
on Saturday last Of Mr. Rufus Scott. which o.
CURED At the well known Scott homestead lust
beyond the Balestier farms where Mr. Scott had
h'rd Tor some 20 years past. He came there from
Vernon. where he had lived for three years after
Dis marriage. The old Homestead has been ia.
vorlte resort for summer guests, and is generous
hospitality has brought there for entertainment
many private social parties from Brattleboro and
thr country around. Mr. Scott was known a. a
man OF great kindness " heart aud courtesy Of
braring Especially toward the Young and al
lhpugh having wide acquaintance with people
outside MS own home his first devotion was al.
ways given 10 his own family. The death Of his
h5h FRANK, young man universally esteemed.
winch ipuk place nearly two years ago. was a
crushing blow 70 him. and made a deep impress.
SION on all his after life Three children nov re-
man besides the wife and mother Henry and
Emma, resident at the old home and Charles Of
Grernneld. Mass The funeral occurred on Mon.
day afternoon, the Rev c. O. Day speaking words
OF tenderness aud comfort TO the large number Of
friends assembled
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12

hr transition from long, lingering aud painful
SSicAhess 70 robust health marks an epoch I'M ill.,
~ - W tle lhuNldual. such remarkable event
y Treasured IN the memory and the agency wh,-r,.
~ Tue good health has beeu attained Is prat.fnilv
ptsssl Hence II Is 50 much is heard In prais,. ~
r-.s,tIlc bltlefs. 50 many feel they owe their
restoration o. health 10 the use ofthe Great AiteT
atlFe anu Tome. II YOU arr troubled with any
ulsfase OF Kidneys, Liyeror Stomach OF lone n
fiiol Standing you Will surely fnd relief by us al
LiTgtrlc bitters sold al 80 cents and n 6oftle
al Henry Chaplin drug store ''''S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
WEST BRATTLEBoRo-

The circle Of Kings Daughters" con
nected with the Congregational church are
70 have fair and supper Friday evening.
December ~, IN Academy hall
The West Brattleboro Magazine club
held IT, annual meeting Tuesday evening
at Rev. Mr. Rabbits After the sale II
magazines, etc, refreshments we're served
and all en!oyed a social time Thi. club
has fiourished for more than twenty wears
without constitution, bylaws. or officers.
with the exception Of n secretary aud treas
ur-r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12
SOUTH VRRNnN

A. NJ smith Of East Deerfeld Mass. has
been in town the past week buying up a
carload Of fat hogs. Price paid. Al cents
per pound, live weight.
The Mutual Improvement society will
meet at hotel hall Monday evening. Decem-
Der 10, at 1870. The following question
VIII be discussed, Resolved. that deception
Is sometimes justifable. Music aud recita.
tons will be in order. All are invited
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a -uErs.u.- ,h., Ouss,,o be Acted en-.

BENNINGTON. Dec II j $50
Editor y The P,VH.r.-What towns are
there 90 your county ready ~ take hold
and secure further benefits from the lab0rs
Of the last two wears towards the re-settle-
ment Of our vacant farms and sale Of those
yet occupied aud successfully cultivated
vhere such sale Is desired / inclose d
copy Of letter, which is but a sample Of
many received
can no longer aid officially in the mat.
ter. but am ready 70 aid ia every way IN
my power 10 encourage immigration b. our
state. whether native or foreign born.
think you would be doing public service
10 cell the attention Of your readers 70 this
matter. Yours truly,
Z w L-ArIAE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-12

Thirty years ago Denver, Col. consisted
OF miners camp and one saloon now il
Is talking about the time in the near future
when II will be a bigger city than Chicago.
II covers an area Of fifteen miles square. or
225 square miles, aud has a population Of
splendid buildings, and its prosperity is Of
the most solid character