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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

next week, instead Of Brattleboro, having
leased the hotel there
Among the articles in the warrant for
the town meeting is one TO see il the town
viii vote to establish town central school.
rs provided for by the school laws Of 1888
Also an article to see il the town will vote
the @. A. r. post S95 for memorial day
services
People are busy now filling their ice
houses.
Rev. b. w. Atwell will conduct Episco.
pal services in the Methodist church next
sunday at 1;lj p. NJ All are cordially in
yited.
The Sons of Temperance will meet at
their rooms next Wednesday evening at
$50 o'clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
Coua,ry Merchants,

Butchers, Peddlers, Produce Dealers. i"'''i'''
Markrtmen and traders generally will ofteh hhd
the collecting Of Calf Skins profitable addition TO
their other business
desire TO arrange with some good man or hrm
in every village in the United states aud ualadas
10 take in and ship to me the Calf skins takeu on
IN that vicinity,
Cash furnished ON satisfactory guaranty TUT
particulars address, mentioning TINS paper
CARROILS s. PAGE,
HYDE Park, VI.
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West WarsIaboro.

Mr. John Wilder, formerly of Whining
ton, but who has been living with ms
daughter, Mrs. l.. l.. Carter, died Sunday.
lie had been in i'll health all winter. His
funeral was held at Wilmington on Wednes-
day.
Miss Cora Leonard started for Indiana
Tuesday.
Bert Ryder is home from Brooklyn, and
George Waite from New York is also here,
Mrs Alice Fits, who has suffered for
years with a displaced bone in her foot,
had an operation performed upon it few
weeks since by Drs. Kenyon and Ray. At
last accounts She was doing as well as could
he expected.
The L. T. l.. meet with Mrs. w. J. Da
wilson next Saturday. The w. G. T. u.
will meet next Wednesday with Mrs. Su
sauna Howe The meeting last week was
much enjoyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

School in district No. l, taught by Mr.
Lamphear of Bernardston, Mass, closes
this week
The village school closed last week with
an exhibition Friday evening, which was
thoroughly enjoyed by the large number
present. the declamations and other exer-
cises evincing most careful drill. The un-
finished term of eight weeks was kept out
by Edward Hall, a student of Dartmouth
and son of Supervisor @. 2. Hall, to the
satisfaction of all Mr., Hall has the rare
faculty of inspiring in his scholars the zeal
and enthusiasm with which he is so happily
endowed and which was evident in the
awakened interest of the pupils during the
term
Mrs Mary Holmes is visiting her sister,
Mrs. DR.. Campbell, at Saxtons River: Miss
Dell Ranney takes her place in the family
of f. b. Hall.
Bert Ormsby from Brattleboro has been
visiting at his home for few days.
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Walerlswn CallIe MnrkeI, Feb. 95

Market Beef very few choice at 50 OO6l 80 20;
extra $500 S575 first quality S5.OO0 s. -: sec.
ond quality, $4.5OG$415; third quality, Si0OGC
S4.25
store Cattle-WOrking oxen, q pair, sO1lBl4O.
FancyCOws, $5OQB75; Mich Cows and Calves, So
GAS; yearlings, 5000 10; two years old Sl2Gb -;
three years old, S2OB82.
Swine-Western fat live, AZ cts; Northern dress
ed hogs, 4fc.
Sheep and Lambs lots 81 90, g. OOGJ3. 80 each;
extra, S4OOQ5.OO, or from aG5li cts y n. Spring
Lambs, 4GG4c
Veal Calves 2H6c. D n.
Country Hides, 404I6c 2 n. Country Tulow. .
021ac.R u. Calf skins, Sc. D H.; Pelts, 500 b.
each Dairy Skins i56b3Oc each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

Y EoI = OF INA \. IAIVIItLDEk
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of West
minister Commissioners to receive, examine and
ney In said district decreased. and all claims eNhib-
tied in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
residence Of said Blanchard in Putney on the 18th
day of March and the 25th day OF August next
from O'Clock p NJ, until p. ~, on each of said
days, and that six months from the 2ith day of
February 1890 is the time limited by said court for
said creditors TO present their claims 10 us for
animation and allowance.
Dated at Putney this 24d day Of February 1880.
HARLAN p FAIR, c,,,,,,,,issi,,.,.
y W. NJ. WARE, COMMISSIONER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

This town is enjoying quite "A boom. and
as a result tenements are scarce. Twenty
five to 30 men are employed at the soaI
stone works, and about 20 men by the
chair stock companies. Three or four new
manufacturing concerns have recently been
established aud the outlook is very encour
aging,
A mixed train broke apart Friday night.
The two parts colliding caused had wreck
delaying passenger trains in both directions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
yIo..neI,u.ett. Notes.

w S. Carson Of Greenfield has soli his
printing Ifice to Forrest l.. Stetson' mr.;
Stetson is "A Jacksonville boy. lie starIen
the Deeriield Valley Times at wilmington
and since selling out that paper mas neeh
located at Springfield. MI Carson mas
heen in business at Greenfield for 10 years.
DR.. Josiah Trow of auckland one of the
best known aud most highly honored eltl-
zens of Franklin county, died Feb To- ne
was born ia Wendell n. H. and earned
his way through school, graduating IRON
the Berkshire medical college. HIS hrs'
practice was in Halifax TINS county
and he went from there to sunderland
Mass. For over 30 years he has oeeh
physician in Ruckland
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

In the death of Ira S. Blanchard the
town loses "A valued and respected citizen
who was ever upright in his dealings He
leaves wife aud four children to mourn
his loss.
NJ H. Pember has moved into the David
Stenrns house
$ s Hitchcock is quite ILL., Benjamin
Works, another aged man, is seriously i'll.
Our school closes next Friday, having
been taught by Miss Lottie Wheeler Of viii.
mington The term has been a thorough
success the pupils have made rapid prog
ress in their studies and have earned much
credit to themselves and teacher. 1t is
hoped that Miss Wheeler's services may he
secured for the next term.
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A. A. BUTTERFIELD. c......,.-,....-.
= d. FAULKNER NNHlHllsSlnheTs.
COMMIssIONRRS, NOTICE.

- ESTATE OF SOPHRONlA WHEELER
We, the subscribers, being duly appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of mari
boro. Commissioners, TO receive examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate Of SOphronia Wheeler, lat.
Of Nottingham in said district deceased and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose aforesaid
at A. A Butterfieds Office in Jacksonville on thu.
LIST day of March and 2lst day of June next from
O'clock until4 O'Clock p. NJ, each of said days and
that six monthsfrom the 18th day Of January 1880.
the time limited by said court for said creditors
TO present their claims TO MS for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Nottingham, this sth day Of February,
1890
$. D. FAULKNER, Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

Our village school, taught by Katie NJ
lloyt, closed with rhetorical exercises on
Wednesday, 10Th Number of pupils 10
Names of those neither absent nor tardy
are Nellie Dickinson, Ella Hoyt, Hastings
w illlams, Lucien Stedman, Dennis Oleary
The prize for the best record in spelling
during the term was won by Lena Morse
There was gathering of ice ON Monday
Tor filling the ice houses here, but Tuesday
evening the streams broke up, and many
teams have been to Marlboro North pond
Tor Ice since.
The closing dance of the season will be
next week Friday evening, March z.
Communion will be observed next sun
Gay at the Methodist church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
Rrnin. and Push AIvn,. TrII.

The sunday edition Of Tie Press New York is
making rapid STRIDES forward, and has already
placed itself on a footing with II il has not dis
tanc'd It's older contemporaries The Sunday
Press consists of ~ pages, which are rrpletr with
we'll written aul handsomely illustrated articles
GA subjects NJ timely interest The Press, al
though the Youngest daily newspaper published
m New York has won the distinction of l-ing
the brightest urw>irst and best edited journal Ia
the metropolis Brains aud push always tell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
legal Notifies.
.OMMIssIONRRS' NOTICE.
E.s-r A.rE AE, WI La N LAN III

y 10 II \ T VF W II.I4IAW LIVNNNTI-
The undersigned having h---n appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the Marlboro lis.
trict Commissioners To receive, examine and ad.
just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate Of William leonard late OF Bratteboru
IN said district, deceased, and all claims rN
hibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notc. that
We will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the OF
tce Of : Herrick in Brattleboro, ON the nth day
OF March and the 18th day Of August next. from
until p. NJ, ON each Of said days. aud that six
months from the 18th day Of Feb 1880 is the time
limited by said court for said creditors 10 present
their claims 10 us for examination and allowance
Dated at BrattleDoro this 2st day Of February
1880, 5. \. HERRlCK, Commissioners,
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DOMMIssIONRRs, NOTICE

y II 4 7 = Ut Ia Nh 7 7 HUN
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District Of Marlboro
Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands Of all persons against the
estate Of Earl l. Upton, late Of Nottingham In
said district, deceased, and all claims exhibited
In offset thereto, hereby give notice that We will
meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the Office
Of A. A. Butterfield in Nottingham. On the sth
day of March and the Both day of June next. from
and that six months from the 25th day of Jan
uary, A. d: 1890, is the time limited by said
court Tor said creditors TO present their claims To
US for examination and allowance
Dated at Nottingham, this sth day Of February.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

Elder j. A Gardner Of Lawrence Mass
will preach in the chapel next Sunday at
1890 A NJ aud l:30 p. NJ
Mrs. e. + Kenney of Danvers, Mass, is
spending week at her fathers, Mr.. A.
Whitheds.
Mrs. William Barrett Of Windsor, is Wis
iting relatives in town.
n. d. Miller of st. Paul, Mimi made a
brief visit in town ON relatives this week
his first visit in Vermont for 33 years
The ladies Of the Universalist sewing
circle held their annual meeting at Mrs.
Whithed's parlor last Wednesday after.
noon. The old board of officers were re-
elected President, Mrs A. Withheld vice
president, Mrs G. +. Newton secretary,
Miss Bertha Lee; treasurer, Miss Mary
Fairman collector, Mrs +. o. Lee; as
sistant collector, Mrs q. H. Hubbard
NJ. | Reed is slowly improving but is
still confined to his room
W g. Hubbard, formerly of this town,
has enlisted in the marine service for five
years at Brooklyn, n. Y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
MARKET REPORTS.

BOSTON, Feb 26 The butter market has just
about held its own during the past week. Per
haps a slight advantage should be- accorded t.
buyers as receivers have shown little more desrt
rived for "A steady increase In the new make aud
unless some radical change takes place in the
weather the trade will have all the fresh butter
For the finest fresh creamery 2Bdb2S cents can be
obtained. Second grades have been selling at
from 22Gb25 cents Ordinary, lO6t 10 cents Egg,
touched the highest last Friday when Westerl
sold at Is cents; eastern eggs have found ready
market at ~ cents
CHICAGO, Feb - Wheat, No spring 1SL.
No. winter red 1SsA Corn, No 2. $50, Oats, No
= eOIs. Rye, No. Il. Barley, No. 255@51
ST. LOUIS, Feb % Wheat, red No 10.
0,59s Corn, No. . mixed 25ia@a 5as, oats, No
, TOSS Rye, No. , 42l4,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

Changes at the Deerlield river pulp niill
have been completed A new 600 horse
power horizontal water wheel has been put
in besides eight grinders, five stuff chests
aud pumps, two steam boilers, two rotary
boilers and all the shafting There were
formerly in the mill five wood grinders and
three - inch net machines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
A skErcn oF rue LATE E q. sco1r.

The subject Of tins sketch was descendant Of
Capt. Moses scott. one Of the first settlers Of
Bernardston. His grandfather, Ebenezer was
the first white male child born in that town, and
at the age Of five years was captured. with his
mother and two brothers, 10y the Indians, and
taken to Quebec. Ehenezer only survived and
returned To his father. 4. q Scott was born ia
1878 ia Vernon, where he spent his life. with tue
exception uf the closing year lie began life IN
der adverse circumstances. When only eight
years old his father died. His mother soon found
It difficult to care for the large family left her
and Guernsey. being "A hardy boy, went out to
work for small wages In the busy part of the
year, aud in the winter season did chores to pay
for his board while he went to school. Thus he
paid his way till of age. At the age Of - he mar
ried Miss Sarah A. Noyes of Vernon and settled
on the farm near the noted lily pond, where he
hved some ~ years, and where four children were
added to his family. In 1864 lac sold the old home
stead and bought the Lyman farm, which he re
tanned till his death BY years Of toll and frugal
ity he nmaSSed u handsome property. He began
"A religious life in 1870 aud was connected with
the Methodist Episcopal church, OF which he Ike
came "A class leader. A few years later he be
came Interested ia the Advent doctrine, and ever
since has lived a sincere and devoted Christian
life beloved by all who knew him.
Owing to declining health he removed 10 Palmer
where after lingering illness, he died Jan. -
aged E years. He was buried among his kindred
in the old cemetery in Vernon. He leaves wife
who has been his companion 81 years, a son. j. T..
g. Scott. "A succrssful business man of Chicago,
and two daughters Mrs Chas. W. Smead Of
Greenfield and Mrs T. Allen Of Palmer,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

And yet you are not sick enough 70 consult a
in.tcir ar Won refrain from 50 doing for fear you
viii alarm Yourselves and friends We will tellyou
iust what YOU need. It Is Hoods sarsaparilla'
which viii lft you OUT 81 that @ IAN ~ ]
health. confidence and cheerfulness, You've no
dea how potent this peculiar medicine Is in cases
like yours
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
Ia,ere..edPeopIe.

Advertising patent medicine in the peculiar
way which the proprietor Of kemp's Balsam fol
coughs and colds does, Il Is indeed wonderful lie
authorizes all druggists To give those who call fol
Il sample bottle free, that they may try Il before
purchasing. The large bottles are - e. nts aud 81
We certainly would advise a trial II may say,
] you from consumption.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

Temperance lecturer in New England, hrsi J9hn
Barton says: l was subject 20 those dealhlS slck
headaches and also dyspepsia sulphur bitters
cured me when all other remedies failed, MrS
I'M, nj of Repairs. Pacific Mills, Lawrence, Mass
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Tic nIrehnrd mems..saa.

The Orchard house, also, was a landmark. No
place has continued 80 long In one name. The
main part was sunny and attractive; It had an
air OF comfort aud thrift old trees lent their
charm to IT, Il is a sad loss 20 the community,
and one that is felt 10 he personal by all. The
outlook from that old home was delightful aud
altogether the place was remarkable. The many
separate roofs gave Il a roOny, rambling appear
ance. There were no less than seven roofs burned
In tile united structure The number of attach
nents brought to mind Hawthornes House OF
seven gabes.N Mrs Birchard had for 20 yeal $
feared fire, and had. almost concluded more than
once. 10 move her house. IL Is well known how
many events of an affecting and even tragic ma
ture have occurred To the family whose name she
bears The death of the youngest son, Sardis, IA
unreasonable prison; that Of Mary X. by the
Ashtahula horror; Roger Blrchard IN pummers-
ton, burned In his store and Mr.. Orchard sister
killed by lightning. Mrs. Birchards father Also
was burned out of home In Chesterfield, when an
old man As he moved into house modelled
after Gen Kimhals, Mrs. Brchard ineditated at
first buying the Kimball house for herself. Her
later conclusion was to build She Is apparently
bearing mp well under this last blow. May she
live Ia continue the Birchard home ON her own
land and 10 enjoy Il. n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
NorthaeId. Mas.

The parlurs Of Dr Il G. Warl wcr,. the scene
Of quiet wedding on THURSDAY, February ~
The contracting parties We're Mr. Manners Of
New York city aud Miss Whittlrsy, sister OF
Mrs. II. n. +. Marshall, formerly Of this place
Rev. Mr. Cook Officiated. Mr. aud Mrs Marshall
came on to attend the wedding
Roy and Harry Wells are home for IA two
weeks vacation from Powers institute
Last Saturday evening the Unity club held its
weekly meeting, and presented its usual pleasing
program. The question, Resolved. That the tele
graph should he nationuliI,.d" was discussed 10y
n C. Parsons and Dr. y. =. Woud in the afiirma-
tive, AMI Rev. ) X Free and Dr q G.. Ward in
the negative The merits Of the argument and
the merits of the question were both decided in
the affirmative A piano solo by Miss Minnie
Alexander, aud a good night song 10y Benjamin
Field completed the evenings entertainment,
A large number Of the seminary students en-
! ioyed sleigh ride ON Monday u this week.
Mr. and Mrs John Nye went Ia Boston last
week to consult Dr johnson, who attended Mrs
Nye during her sickness In that city last summer
On Wednesday evening about s;31, an alarm Of
| fire WAS sounded which was supposed to lie at
| the seminary; but 1t proved to be a barn owned
/ by Windsor Fay, situated on the Winchester
! road above the seminary. The barn was burned
| with some hay, but the live stock was removed.
| \ large and enthusiastic meeting in tn. inter
| est Of NO license" under the auspices of th,
! Law and order League aud the NOman's Christ
! ian Temperance Union, was held on Monday
! evening at the town hall. Capt. e. C. Duncan
| presided, and the hall was filled to overflow ing
| 4 letter expressing the strongest sympathy In
! the work and promising the solid Roman Cathu-
! lie vote OF Northtrld was read from Father
] Coyen the priest at the parish; earnest aud
| timely words in brief addresses were given by A,
/ C. Parsons and II G. Parsons, and Rev Messrs.
! Rice HaItzler and Free, aud 10y the president
| Excellent singing was rendered during the even
| the seminary, and by the Mt Hrrmon quartet.
| A series Of strong and appropriate resolutions
were unanimously adopted; AMI the meeting
ended with the song of Hold the fort, the
! whole audience taking up the chorus.
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snnr RnaIi.h PoanI.

Allow a cough 10 run until il gets beyond III,
reach ~ medicine They often say, "Oh. II viii
wear away hut ia most cases II wears them
away. Could they h. inducs-d 10 try the suc,r-ss
ful medicine called krmp's Balsm. which is sold
on positive guarantee t. cure they wulld i'm
mrdiatrly the excellent riit, after taking Ia,
first do-- Prize 70 cents and 81 Trial ~iz,. free
/ A nil tlfflpFists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.

NJ ILL b. sold at public auction Tuesday. March
w II at I O'Clock p. ~. on the premises the.
farm known as the Asa Gates place now belonging
To the estate Of W. r. Clough; said farm is stu
ated IA DumtneTstOn about y miles from Putney
village and contains 20 acres suitably divided.
Buildings nearly new. two story house large and
convenient. Running water 20 house and barn.
Terms made known at time Of sale
@. II. WALKER, Administrator
q. p PARKER. Auctioneer
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A GOOD FARM.FOR SALE.

I'VE farm formerly occupied by Henry }. Burn.
ham, situated two miles southwest Of the
thriving village Of Putney, on the main ruad To
Duinmefston, containing III acres, tillage land and
pasture about equal. There is no waste land the
farm Is In good condition and cuts W or more tons
Of hay, nearly every ton being good English hay
Buildings good, barns fitted up for keeping horses
Running water to house and barns II not sold
soon will h. rented. Enquire Of A. b. HEWITT,
Putney. Vt
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south WardsbOrO.
WeainlInnIer.

Mrs. Laura johnson has been quite sick
hut is little better -Osborne Marsh is
very sick
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TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

TTHE NEXT EXAMINATIONS of teachers for
i this county will be held In the high school
building In Brattlehoro and In tue public school
building Ia Townshend, March X and ~, AT .
O'Clock A NJ Paper will be furnished, the teachers
will bring pencils and erasers The July eNamlna
tons will be held at Bellows Falls and Whining
ton. &, i, HALL, supervisor
Brattleboro, February ~.
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AUCTION SALE
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
At the A. A. Mason Farm In TOWnshend,
MARCH l3, 1890,

4 7 10 O'CLOCK, A. NJ, SHARP. Having sold
"A my farm will sell the following property at
auction sale on the above date: ~ COWS | pair Of
two-years old steers, yrarliugs calves fsshrrp
horS-s, shoats. hen turkeys. Il 10 ~ tons of
NAY lot OF straw. ~ cords Of four foot wood OK
yokt-S, - tie chains, tanning mill, OK cart with
hay fig, chaldruu kettle, stone boat horse rake
puiVeriler. One-half interest Ia roller. harrow
: plu"s, ! grind stone, lot Of chains, l express
wagon and pole, buggy wagon. robes, | sleigh
anu pole, moving marhinr. breast plate har-
ntsSs'-s, pair light driving harnesses pair work
HARNESSES, ] traverse sled. s.ythes, hoes forks
rakes aud other small tools OK sled / vt Eureka
dairy pans and other dairy tools SALE positive
Terms cash ar approved note.
J. P. JACOBS
G. 7. GI.soN. Auctionetr