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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

The first entertainment of the Literary
Union was given on Wednesday evening.
The program included song by Mrs. Kid
der and an address by the president, Rev.
Mr.. Tucker, and by Rev. Mr. Pierce.
Rev. Mr. Walters of Wardsboro occupied
the Methodist pull pit on Sunday.
The Young Mems Reading club organized
on Monday evening, with the election of G.
d. Spencer president c.. II. Parmelee,
vice president; H. o. Wellman, secretary ;
and G. Frank Clark, treasurer. Rooms
viii be secured at once, and it is hoped all
our citizens will do their best to make a
success of the organization.
The Grain K Lumber company have put
in "A new blacksmith shop in the old stage
barn, which has been reftted for the pur-
pose The Howe shop will he torn down to
enlarge the mill yard
Leonard & Rice ON Wednesday shipped
to H. +. Dickinson, Barre, his valuable
mare by Ben Franklin" and three months
old colt by her side, sired by "Braintree
Wilkes" a Barre party has offered long
price for them.
Our farmers reported no apples this year,
but Spencer x Leonard alone have shipped
over 100 barrels within two months
Chauncy Cushman and wife are visiting
in several Massachusetts towns.
serious runaway on Monday night, in
which Geo T. Convey aud "a young man by
the name of Garfield were badly injured
has been, with its attendant circumstances
the comment of the town for several days
The young men are improving.
Rev. and Mrs L. p Tucker have returned
Mrs. c. NJ Russell has been absent sew
eral days.
Repairs on the Universalist church arr
nearly completed.
Prof. j. F. Ward and Mr.. Will Pierce o
Westminster, were in town over Sunday.
John s. Rice has five cows, that show tn
following record in one day on grass Kate
10years old, 80 lbs milk, spaces of cream
Rosa, 10 years old, 40 lbs. milk, II spaces O
cream ; Mollie, eight years old. "a lbs milk
IA spaces of cream Topsey, seven year
old, 40 lbs milk ~ spaces of cream Tina
six years old, Al lbs. milk, / spaces q
cream
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31
Academy Notes.

The concert given by the Phila May concert
company last Monday was excellent and well at
tended The program consisted of both vocal
and instrumental music and readings. Miss Lu-
la NJ Stanley was the reader.
The Christian Endeavor convention in the vii
lage was attended by large mum Der Of the pu-
pills,
Last Saturday evening the young gentlemen
ser.naded the young ladies', and after several
songs were invited in They spent very pleasant
half hour visiting" their friends.
Prof Williams, Prof. L.iebig, Prof, Roux, Miss
Davis Miss Butler and the geology class attended
the teachers institute at Bellows Falls last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31
State Teachers Association

The annual State Teachers Association meet
ings which were in progress here last week,
closed at noon Saturday, having been very sue
cessfu and pleasant throughout. The Friday
afternoon session opened with discussion Of the
school law. A resolution adopted by the asso
citation, and addressed TO the committee of ed
uca ton at Montpelier. stated that the result of
county supervisor had been watched with deep
interest and great satisfaction The results al
ready gained were higher standard of qualitica-
tons required Of teachers, more earnest study OF
methods of instruction. better equipment Of
schools in buildings books of reference and other
appliances needed In these results pro
mise of greater good 10 e me, and the assOca-
ton believed il to be the imperative duty of the
people of Vermont to strengthen and maintain
the school law Free text books had been found
less costly and more convenient than any other
method Of supply. The equalization Of the bur
den Of taxation for schools, by paying the state
school tax into the state treasury and thence dis
tributng II to the towns, was thought to be de-
sirable. At the morning session Saturday these
officers were elected for the coming year. Pres-
dent W r Ranger Of Lyndon; secretary A. Q,
Ferrin of Montpelier; treasurer, g. w. Kennedy
OF Fairhaven; list of vice presidents, comprising
one from each county in the state. and an execu
tive committee of F, II. Dewart of st. Adams,
G. Wheeler of Montpelier and A. IL Campbell of
Johnson A pleasant feature of the gathering
was the banquet Friday night about 10 O'Clock, at
! Towns hotel, Of what is known as The School
masters Club" which seemed to be a somewhat
CLOSE communion" affair, as the organization is
| composed of only gentlemen aetna ~ engaged in
the work of teaching. and no guests were invited.
| Covers were laid 10 the number OF about 40, and
/ the menu was one entirely creditable to the well
/ known hostetry, the full discussion of which EN-.
/ ployed the club till late hour. AT the Informal
/ discussion Of the school law which followed the
banquet resolution was passed heartily endors
| ing the present school law, and asking the legis
/ ture TO allow it a fair trial until their next meet
] ing,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

Serious loss by fire was averted last week
Thursday morning by the timely discovery by II.
f. Wder's family of fire in the wood partition
of the cellar.
Mrs Jones vacat,s Mrs II. FarnswOrths tene-
ment on the avenue and ii will be occupied by
Mrs Dalton.
Mrs Pulsipher, formerly lady principal at the
academy has sent for her household effects and
will live with her sou in the west.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31
NORTHFIELD, MASS.

Boiler Explosion---the Engineer Killed.
The boiler in the mill owned by the Dickinson
heirs situated east Of the village, exploded about
10 o'clock Thursday morning killing the engineer,
joseph Reed OF Ashuelot. y II II is supposed
he stood in the mill ir front Of the engine when
the accident occurred. The whole front of the
mill was blown out and Mr.. Reed was carried
about ~ feet with the debris When taken up he
was conscious spoke and took a few steps, then
sat down Suddenly and died He lived about ten
minutes after the explosion occurred. and IL is
thought he died from the effects Of the steam
He leaves a family Mr. Reed began work at the
mill the morning he was killed.
Mrs A. G Parsons is dangerously i'll with pneu
mona
The ladies of the Unitarian church held theil
Harvest festival on Thursday evening ot thi'
week.
{. + Bolton lrrtured at Stone hall ON Monday
evening.
hairless Parker, who was sent 10 jail for -
DAYS recently, has been found tn In, insane, aud
sent to the asy lum at northampton.
John Casey was arrested, tried and sent tn lal
for IA days recently, for abuse Of hts wife.
Sumner Remis and family leave here on Thurs
day 10 sIsnd the winter in Newton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

The young people of the Baptist and Congrega
tiOnal societies, to the number Of about %, went
to SaXtOns River Saturday afternoon and evening
To the Union meetings Of the y, =. s. G. +.
j. W Sault president Of the Vermont Union Of
Christian EndeayOr societies, addressed the so
cieties of our village at the COngregati onal
church Sunday afternoon at o'clock, giving an
account in detail Of the late convention of the so
cetes of the United States at st. Louis, at which
he represented this state.
Patents have been issued 10 William A. Hall of
Bellows Falls and Starks Edison of SaNtOns River.
Herbert Dawson. who was reported last week
as having left the boarding house Of Mr. Provost,
with an Overcoat and other things owned by other
persons was found at Claremont, n. H., Tuesday
and brought back here by Officer + l., Lowell, and
had a trial before Justice Allbee. He was sen
fenced to a fine and costs amounting 10 S29,5l
which he was unable 10 pay, and he was taken IL
the work house at Rutland,
The ladies of the Universalist society are eX
pecting TO render the cantata OF Ruth some
time Ia the near future, and are rrhearsing al
their church nearly every evening,
Mrs Clara d. Reed, formerly well-know1
homeopathic physician Of our place, is stopping
In town with friends Her present home is III
Newton, Mass, where she has large ami grow
ing practice.
d. ID. Howard is this week opening new stock
OF boots and shoes la the store formerly occupied
by r. L. Ball in the village of Walpole, and Is Il
run il as a branch of his extensive business hert
in our village Walpole people can depend upor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31
A Need of our Village.


W. A Howard, the contractor and builder, has
moved his shop from the rear Of Caprons store to
a larger building, - by 20 feet three stories high
located between the depot and village OF Chester
He is TO put in power at once, and do there all
the necessary dressing of material for his work
He does not yet remove from here with his
family but may in the spring MIR. Howard has a
large business both here and in the villages out
side of Bellows Falls and it seems to be- against
the best interests of village to let such indus
tries remove from here because they cannot find
suitable accommodations We should in some
way arrange to encourage industries to come here
instead Of repelling them. One Of the best in
vestments our citizens could make would he To
form an association, similar 10 that which built
the extensive buildings of the Vermont Fam Ma
chine company, to build any building which might
be needed for any industry which might be Undue
ed to come here, or to hold those which we have
cheap class Of manufacturing buildings located
just out of the village could find ready rental at
paying prices, and every such interest calls fol-
still more and has its part to do in the growth OF
our village. As it is, any parties who come hert
prospecting are rather repealed by the people as
whole instead of being encouraged, and the re-
Sult is to our dptriment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

The praise service at the Methodist church last
Sunday evening, conducted by Prof. Hamilton,
was well attended There is to be another next
Sunday evening at $50, after which S p. Fair
banks will preach
The ladies society Of the Methodist church will
meet with Mrs Marshall Nov. ,.
On the night Of the 23d inst. a few inches Of
snow fell followed by rain which took most of
il of, but the surrounding hills wore their white
caps for several days, and at this writing. Wed
nesday morning, snow is falling and the ground
covered.
Scarlet fever has abated In the village but il
prevailing In other parts Of the town.
A A. Butterfeld has recently spent some time
with friends In Boston,
Mrs. Della Hunt is at Boston spending several
weeks with relatives.
Blacksmith Chamberlai in 5 health has 50 far i'm.
proved that lie is again III his shop.
o. II. Hamilton continues his singing schoo
this week.
Supervisor Hall is spending a few days in town
visiting schools
Personal property belonging to the estate of tn,
late n l. Stetson will be SO at auction next Sat
urday, Nov. LIST.
Stetson Brothers have closed their Jelly works
| having used about 300 bushels Of apples
At the late meeting Of the stockholders Of the
| North River Creamery association, the old board
| of officers was reelected except Luthur Adams
and Charles Allen elected to fill his place ant
! r II StptSOn was elected treasurer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. 1

The young people Of this town propose to hold
a series Of six dances at Citizens hall beginning
Friday evening, Nov :. Supper will be served
each night Music will be furnished by the Phil
harmonic orchestra, with \. II. Hines prompter.
Frank NJ Davis and L G. Davis returned home
last week from Lewiston, Me, where they have
been at work for A +. Richardson the past season.
F. NJ. Waite is running six teams at present
from the Durham lot, drawing logs into O. X
Fairs mill.
Mr. Cooms Of Fayetteville, Vt, has been EN-
poyed to finish out the school left by Miss Minnie
CLARK on account Of illness.
Geo H. Crowningshield and Fred X. Randall
were the jurors from this town to attend the Dc.
tober term of the supreme court now In session.
Miss Minnie Clark went TO her home last Friday
accompanied by her mother.
The Chesterfield Factory dramatic club will Civ,
| a play entitled 'Toodes' at Citizens hall on Tues
| day evening, Nov. I.
ellison & Carey drawing in timber for tn,
! purpose Of building a new bridge near the resi-
/ denCe of Ransom Fairs.
| S. H. Randall aud son are boarding for the pres
! ent at o. r. Fairs
| l.. d FAIR and wife returned home Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

Thu. old wire which broke at the ferry has been
rrplaced with a wire cable much stronger, aud II
is now perfectly safe crossing.
Mr.. Loughman has sold his lease Of the Vernon
house 10 George Barrett OF West orange Mass.
and MIR. Lnughman goes To Orange where he ha'
bought livery business
Mrs. Barrows Of Brattleboro. sister OF MI
Rugg, has moved into the house of Mrs Belle
Gould,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reynolds of Erving visited
ate NJ Heards this week.
b. H. Peeler cut his foot quite badly on Tuesday
while chopping on the Hubbard lot. The wound
was dressed by Surgeon Washburhe
Mrs. Alderman Of South Vernon Is quite SICK
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

being well served In this line as long as Dan stays
with them. Few better statesmen than he in our
vicinity.
The customers Of George q. Guild are advised
To take advantage Of his extensive ClOsing-uut
sale now In progress. at which he offers all sea
souable goods for ladies' wear, such as fur capes,
NUTS, shawls and cl0aks at a reduction Of - per
cent from ordinary prices for few weeks only
Mr. Guild Is one Of the largest dealers In these
goods In this whole vicinity, and with one or two
exceptions the oldest merchant in our village.
The Palmer House Of Lakewood y. j., will be-
run this winter by $. G. Fleming Of our village,
who went to that place Wednesday.
The Ariel Quartet Of Boston are booked for
the opera house In conjunction with the humoTst
John Thomas, next Wednesday evening
Annie Pixley had but fair house last evening,
although the entertainment was Of very salts
factory quality Only small house rewarded
Reuben Glue last week. The band are expecting
to render u series Of dramatic entertainments
during the month Of January. our people are
not as vet very enthusiastic over any line Of en-
tertainment but II any are patruniz,d during the
season the band should be-
Some weeks ago two young men from London
derry named Frank Guild and william Dayy ap
peared ON our streets with yoke Of oxen,
horse and some poultry to sell. They sold tht
poultry but the teams were not taken readily, 81
the oxen were carried to Springfield, Mass, ant
the horse left with l.. T Lowell ID. Last week Il
was found that the property had been stolen, arc
efforts were made by Ofticer Lowell to fluid the
men. but without avail
o. d. Gray a Co. make the announcement tina
after Nov. /, they will sell for cash only bu
will give good enough bargains to more thar
make up the difference to customers. They carry
a large stock Of clothing and mems furnishing
goods, and under the management Of Herbvr
Gray since the death Of his father, have con
trolled large amount of the trade Of our village
II f. Bond is putting a new slate roof on tn
buildings Of Dr. v Gosselin On Henry street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

letter Of inquiry recently from. Phillips acad.
envy Andoyer Mass, concerning Levi Chamber
laln, brought out some interesting facts. He was
gorn IN TINS town, then known as WardsbOrO
South District, Aug g. i7gg He became quite
hoteu tfdaer In Boston, and afterward left his
business to prepare for the ministry and after
study went to the Sandwich Islands and spent a
useful life In the mission there. lie was the son
OF Joseph and Lucy Chamberlain, who resided in
this town 100 years ago
Sumner Dean found, when digging his potatoes,
that the yield from half pound Of certain
KIND planted was 5316 pounds Potatoes have
rotted very badly in this vicinity. Mr. Dean put
90 bushels into his cellar this fall aud has car
RED out over 100 bushels of rotten ones.
The first snow storm of the season was Thurs.
day night and Friday OF last week II is reported
that on the mountain II fell IA inches deep
Mrs. Il s. Coise Miss Lorinda Fitch and Mrs.
nay
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

Divine service in Christ church at 1890 A.. NJ
The family tomb which c. f. Estabrook has
been building Is completed and with its granite
front and polished cap-stOne presents a very sub
stantlal appearance. IL Is capable of holding
nine bodies and Is said to have cost six or seven
hundred dollars.
The ladies' Of the Guiford book club hold their
annual meeting and sale Saturday evening at the
home Of Mrs Mason.
Bert Staten is working in the Akley grist mil
In Bratteboro
Mrs, Mary Eels is staying at her brothers, J
Flagg's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

Mrs Michael Curtain, Plainheld, III, makes tht
statement that she caught cold when seltleu Oh
her lungs she was treated for a month ~ hel
family physician but grew worse lie tol9 hei
she was hopeless victim of consumption anu WA
no medicine could cure her. Her druggist SUI
gested DR. Kings New Discovery for Consumption
she bought bottle and TO her delight fouh1 heI
self benefited from the first dose, She continues
sound and well, now does her own housework ahs
! a. well as she ever was. Free trial bottles Oh
his Great Discovery at Henry A. Ohhplh uius
tnra large hotties 80 cents and u,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

We want every mother to know that Group can
be prevented True Group never appears without
a warning The first symptom is hoarseness;
cold may have accompanied the hoarseness from
the start. After that peculiar rough cough is
developed, which is followed by the Group The
a few doses of Chamberains Cough Remedy will
prevent tine attack Even after the rough cough
has appeared. the disease may he prevented by
using this remedy as directed. For sale by f. C..
Thorn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

small party attended the fellowship meeting
Of the % + s G.. l.. ut SaNtOns River last Satur-
day.
The attendance from here at the teachers meet
Ing at Bellows Falls last week was very good
The agitation for reading room is likely to re-
suit In some definite action soon.
Visitors in town have been numerous the past
few days
J h Walker thinks it more profitable Ia raise
corn in Vermont than to buy il from the West
He has husked 10 baskets Of corn from his ~
acre field and estimates he mas ~ NOR t. hr
MI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31
CHESTERFIELD. N. II.

The selectmrn have decided to build new road
ON the south shore Of Lake SpofOrd.
The one-third interest in the Stone house near
Lake SpOfTOrd owned by the Pierce estate, was
bid on by auction Monday by one Of the heirs,
Miss Augusta Pierce, for $3.50. She also bought
two cottage, lots in the rear for 10 each, and two
morr for Sl25 each Two timber lots were bought
by Butterteld Of Factory Village. and Holman Of
Chesterfield The other cottage lots bordering on
the shore a the lake were sold
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

The proprrtors of Hotel Ashurlot are building
a carriage house
Hank White. of minstrel fame, has been EN-
gagged to assist the hand boys in their entertain
ment to he given next week
The organization Of the peoples five year benefit
order Is ~ progress.
The firm NJ Wordrn. Jones n Co druggists and
dealers in hardware. changed pruprrtorship last
week Monday The new firm are Ernest ) Taylor
and Walter o. Strbhins, both natives ot Hinsdale,
but the business will be- carried an under the old
| name of Murd.u. Jones 4 Co.
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@arrtagEs.
Deaths.
This is 500
A Wise Choice.


All other reports Baking Powders signed by pur
porting be signed by based Investigations made
several years ago.
In view of the controversy the purity and whole
of baking powders, have been requested make
chemical examination of the leading brands found the market
My analysis of Cleveands Superior Baking Powder veies
the label that the only ingredients used
of tartar bcarbonate of soda boh of the highest purity
and a little -four preserve the strength.
My analysis also shows that "Cleveand Superior free
from ammonia, alum other substitutes.
Owing to the purity, strength, effective
ness and constancy of composition of
Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder, l
have adopted the same for use in my home.
HENRY A. Morn, Phi. d., Ii. D.
Late L. S. Government Chemist
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

Market Beef A very few choice at $1,000 So so;
extra, S55O@S57 20; first quality, 5000 S. %; sec.
ond quality, S4.5O0$i75; third quality, $4,000
S425
Store Cattle-W orking oxen, b pair, $6O6140.
Fancy Cows, S5O6675; Mich Cows and Calves S25
D4S yearlings, $SOO@lG; two years old, Sl2O22;
three years old, S2O032,
Swine-Western fat live, "A cts Northern dress
ed hogs, 1Ac
Sheep and Lambs In lots, $500, 3OO0S. so each;
extra, S4.OO@5.OO or from 2G514 cts y a. Spring
Lambs, 406Ac.
Veal Calves, 2dbBc. b n.
Country Hides, lQDiI6c. y n, Country Talow. 2
d2l6 q, y ~ Calf Skins, Sc, y a.; Pelts, bO0Sl.
each. Dairy Skins 10000. each.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

A valuable mare belonging to Henry Ward,
proprietor of the City hotel, Keene, escaped from
the stable last week Tuesday morning and pranced
up and down Main street with halter dangling
from her head. When opposite the residence OF
| j. Dunn il is supposed she stepped upon the
rope which threw her down She struck upon
her head and broke her neck.
f b Beaman, Laconia's oldest business man
died on Monday at the age OF IS.
Mrs r. D. Locke. wealthy resident Of Haver
hill has given her residence, valued at S25, 900 tC
the state orphans home
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

The fall term of school in district No. closed
Friday, Oct ~. Edith g. Grout and Maude +.
Butler were neither absent nor tardy during the
term Freddie Sage only day absent
and had one dismissal mark.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31
LONDONDERRY

The correspondent of the Ludlow rribun
thinks ii doubtful il there is another place in tn
state having such proportion Of old people a
this village school district. There are more pen
pie over ~ years OF age thah there arr chliuIe
more thad % Of the latter. There are ~ over 81
five over 81 and one 70. Esquire Wait is the old
rst person in town.
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mrsrM1NsrnR WEST

The Windham association Of Congregational
ministers held its fall meeting with Rev II A
morning Rev Mr. SCoheld Of Marlboro preached
In the church on Tuesday evening. ON Wednes
day morning Rev Lewis Grout read paper on
Board" Rev Mr. Day read an essay on thu
"Atunement Rev. Geo r. Chaplin Of SaXtou'
River conducted an ex"gesis in Bible study anC
Rev. MIR Goodhue read sermon on God az
Light" Discussion Of the new school law, whicl
was freely engaged In by the ministers present
showed a universal expression in favor ot con
tinung the Law under fair trial for an' thtr tw'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-10-31

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