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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
EAST DOVER.

Henry Knapp is on the sick list.
There was Il Christmas celebration at the
Baptist church Christmas eve. There were
two trees well laden, to the delight of every
child and TO few Il little older than chill
dren. Every one had present.
The ice houses are being filled.
Clatie Coan of Brattleboro spent Sunday
with his friend, Dan Hale.
The community was saddened last week
to hear that Mrs. II A Jones of Williams
vile had passed away She leaves many
friends in this community.
Delphi Yeaw and wife go to Boston this
week TO attend the wedding of Mrs. Yeaw 3
SON Chas Harris
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

The chapel Of the Baptist church was
crowded Thursday evening The exer-
cises consisted II a cantata and the usual
distribution of presents The cantata was
quite amusing, and interested all the title
was Santa Claus and Mother Goose
santa Claus appeared in a characteristic
dress, but somewhat more pompous and
less genial than usual After singing his
song, in which he claimed to Toe the prime
favorite with the children Mother Goose
took exceptions and Santa Claus returned
to his usual good humor and proposed that
the verdict should he left ~ the children
Mother Goose introduced one after another
Of her favorite children, noticeably Jack
aud Jill, Boy Blue Little 30 Peep, Tommy
Tucker Mistress Mary ana others, who sang
very sweetly, each solo being follow ed hy "a
familiar chorus from the Mother Goose
melodies The verdict was ii compromise
The children claimed that all the rest Of
the year they were Mother Goose's own
children, but at Christmas they should
claim Santa Claus for their king
The Nule tide celebration comes home u
the Swedes, perhaps. more than 20 any
other people a. the one time Of the wear
when JOY should reign supreme The en-
tertainment which Mrs Col Estey gave
her Sunday school class of - members
tuesday evening. IN the dining room of the
Baptist church, must have been especially
gratifying. They were simply invited to
supper, but pleasant surprise awaited
them. In the centre of the table Was a
small Christmas tree decked with fancy
Communications At each cover there was
II present. handsome box for jewelry,
etc and there were also baskets Of candy
and oranges for gifts After the enjoy
ments of the good things games were in
order
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
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BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 2G, 1890
Clubbing Terms.

Our clubbing arrangements fur the year 1921
include the
Boston weekly journal,
New York WeekIy Wall aud Express,
New Nork weekly Tribune, and
New York weekly Press
lu connection with TIM PHTNtX at oul' - cis
year each. making the price vt THE PHUNN
aud any one of these papers ONLY ~ % u year
This ufer is open tu all advance paying PHTNiN
subscribers old aud new. New subscribers under
this offer have TIM pHuNlX from date to Jan J..
i~.2
The price vt the Manchester Mirror aud
Farmer, the favoritp and best agricultural pa
per for this section. is only so cts. year in
connection with Tan PHDNtN. S2Oo for both
papers
The New York Daily Press is furnished
iu connection with THE pHGNiN at only $500
"a year. or 81 ~ for the two papers
- our clubbing rates with other papers, and
with the leading magazines are as low as are
given by any other paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

Women Miss Helen Dnuklee Miss Mary E
Howe, Mrs d. $ Ormes Mrs A. A stone Mrs
Elizabeth Wright
Men Wells 7 Bardwell, b. II Morse. II A.
Sleeper, b y Thorn, A. j Wood + Ii WoIcott
w c WayhmOns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
STATE or oHlo, CITY OF TOLEDO, 80

LUCAS COUNTY,
Frank j Cheney makes oath that he is the SEN
iur partner Of the firm Of + j Cheney a Co
doing business IN the city Of Toledo, county and
state Aforesaid, and that the firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be- cured by the
USE of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK CHENEY
Sworn a. before me and subscribed in my pres.
euce this 9TH day of December. A ID 1886
A, W. GLEASON Notary Public
Seal
Halls Catarrh is taken internally and acts d.
rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system Send for testimonials. free
+ }. CHENEY s Co, Toledo o.
i7U-Suld by druggists rs cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

The customary midnight mass at the Ro-
man Catholic church was omitted High
mass was held at 500 low mass at q, high
mass at 1890, and in the evening there was
the usual service
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
Hold 10 To Ihe Lirh,

viii e ,au VINO tells you cOnfdentially lust what
tbis -. SvuI vold IL prescribing kemp's Balsam
mn az In tue Preparation Of this remarkahlr
~ LOT coughs aud colds expense Is spared
Holi 81 I,, ohiS the best and purest ingredients
through 4 notice IN, bright clear Look then
and g. Trlce ~ ceh's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

herman Harrowitz Russian painter. suffering
rom cramps, entered drug store to obtain a
remedy As he felt faint. the druggist handed
nun an ammonia bottle 20 nhale HarrovIit,
Inrousn Ignorance, drank the ammonia. and M
HHee zen 70 the hoor In great agony He clutrhel
~ lhrnat ana stomach, and blood gllshed finn,
nus f mouth. His throat, mouth and Ips became
IeaTiuly swollen and inhamed and aIfbong6 an
3n'lu"'e was administered he died IN great agony
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
WEST GUILFoRD.

There is TO he free concert. Christmas
and New Years tree at the Baptist church,
on Tuesday evening, Dec 80 and at the
same time and place there will be dona.
ton for the benefit of Rev c. S Sherman.
A cordial invitation is extended TO all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
sAxToNs RIVER.
Academy Notes.

School closed Thursday afternoon Most Of the
scholars left here Friday morning Miss l'rout ~
TO STAY here through vacation. Reynolds and
several Of the other boys also intend 10 stay
The choral class entertainment Thursday even.
ing, December Is, was very successful. A large
audience was present.
Several new scholars are expected next term
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
SOUTH NEwFANE

A large number of the Pondville people
met in the vestry Tuesday evening aud
made their pastor donation of $40
John Kelsey of West Randolph is in
town, having sold his soap business there to
Arthur Bailey
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
WILMINGTON
Death Of Edith May Boyd

Il h with feelings of more than ordinary sad
ness that we record the death Of little Edith May
Boyd. second DAUGHTER Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
L. Boyd. who died on Friday morning. Dec ~,
after an illness Of only a little more than q hours
nation of the bowels The funeral was attended
from the Congregational church on Sunday, Rev.
Mr. Pierce, assisted by Rev. Mr. Hyde, ofiiciat-
ing and delivering an appropriate and comforting
discourse to the large congregation which assem-
bled 10 testify from full and overlooking hearts
their sincer-st sympathy for the stricken family
and friends The village schools attended IN
body, and the grief Of the little girls loving
schoOlmates was touching 10 witness A beauti.
full white covered casket decked with floral trib
utes only less lovely and pure than the flower
calmly sleeping beneath. encased the mortal
remains Of the dear one The casket was borne
70 the evergreen.twined grave by the Borrowing
father and bis three brothers
The little girl was child Of rare beauty OF
character. Of unusual intellectual development.
unsellsh. happy and lovabe-a beautiful flower
gone from this troubled life with her ministry
well done ere the winds chilled or the tempest
broke
There is weeping on earth for the lost
There Is bowling III grief to the ground,
But rejoicing aud praise mid the sanctified host,
For spirit in paradise found
Though brightness hath passed from the earth,
Yet a star Is new born Ia the sky.
Aud "a soul has gone home to the land Of It's birth,
There arr pleasures and tullness Of JOY:
And new harp is strung, and new song is given
To the h-rezes that float In the gardens Of heay-
en-"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
KEENE. N. H

Fred Barrett received his appointment
as postmaster last week Friday and will
probably take possession of the office Jan
l. Mr., Barrett's appointment is in the line
of civil service reform as he has been long
time and efficient clerk in the office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

At the annual meeting Of c. B. Lawton
post, No. a, G. A. r., these officers we're
elected for the ensuing year Commander,
c. VI Russell S V c. II A. Wellman
j. V. c., W. n Harris surgeon S II
Lazell chaplain, D. S Ballou O. NJ, J.
II Stowe o. D., F. f. Ray o. g., Fred
Moore. Delegate to department encamp-
ment, f. X Cook alternate, Asa Burnap
Installation ia connection with the Won
ans Relief corps on Jan 10.
Quarterly meeting services will be held at
the Methodist church next Sunday. There
will be a sermon at the usual hour by Pre-
siding Elder Morgan, followed by the ad
ministration Of the sacrament In the
evening there will be preaching by the pre-
siding elder, preceded by service Of song
led by a double quartet choir. 4 welcome
is extended to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
SOUTH VERNON.

The question to be discussed at the next
lyceum at the hotel hail next Monday even
ing will be Resolved That every act Of
mankind is prompted hv selfish interests -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
Christmas Day on Thursday.
The Harleian MS No 1852 in the British
Museum contains the follo,yinp


IF Christmas day on Thursday be
a windy winter you shall see.
Windy weather in each week,
And hard tempests strong and thick
The summer shall be good and dry.
Corn and beasts shall multiply:
That year is good lands for u till;
Kings and Princes shall die by skill
II child that day born shall be.
II shall happen right well for thee;
OF deeds he shall be good and stable,
Wise Of speech and reasonable
Whose that day goes thieying about,
He shall be punished without doubt.
And II sickness that day betide,
II shall quickly from thee glide '
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
How the universalists Observed the
Festival

At the tniversalist church ON Sunday
morning Rev Mr. Sprague preached Il
Christmas sermon. taking his text from
Luke II :. They laid him in a manger.
because there was no room for them in the
inn The thought Of the sermon was
that the people of today, like unto the tinre
TO which the text refers, are so preoccu-
pied that Christ Is crowded out The mu-
SIC was IN keeping with the thought Of the
day In the evening the Sunday school
gave "A concert which was carried out
without interruption. The parts were
mainly taken by the children, but notice
able features we're readings hy some of the
older girls "Wednesday was an evening
Of rare detection to the little folk who
assembled m goody numbers in the vestry
The play given 10y about fifteen Of the
children, was entitled Santa Claus the
First. The scene was laid in "Topsy
turvy-dum, strange country where
everything went 10y opposites As compared
with this world-the old people going 10
school and being subject to the rule Of the
children. etc sensation was caused in
this quaint region by the arrival Of boy
from earth Punishment is first intended
for the intruder hut upon the fact becom-
ing known that Christmas Is not observed
upon earth, II Is determined to send him
thither in the character Of Santa Claus
the First 4 curtain in the rear arises
revealing presents heaped in profusion. and
Santa Claus the First, with the aid Of
others, distributes them In its way this
mode Of entertainment proved a gem of
purest ray for the children
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

ulam Hoffman, who gu lped down A hottie ,f
aululoula, believing il 10 be- whiskey dieI al The.
enusI wanna Hospital whittier he had been re-
ful - ~ '''' 'eAHN h''ilH Was Tear
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

Mr. Parnels efforts to retain the leader
ship Of the Irish party got disastrous set
back in the Kilkenny election for member
of parliament ON Tuesday. when the anti
Parnell candidate was chosen 10y a majority
Of almost two to one. 1t appears to be "A
settled thing that Mr. Parnell can no longer
hope to retain the united confidence Of his
party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26


Rev Mr. Days Christmas sermon at the
Congregational church last Sunday morn
ing was from the text THE lifting up Of
man" from johns gospel The appro.
priateness Of the theme was found in the
fact that the great idea Of the Christmas
festival is the new birth Of man, the break
ing forth in his history of new life-the
life brought by Jesus into the world the
inauguration Of movement, the dawn Of the
reign Of faith hope and love In the even
ing a concert the nature and value Of
which we're unusual, was given. 1t was in
the form Of a continuous piece 1t began
with a soliloquy by Santa Claus in regard
TO the meaning Of Christmas Father Time
appeared upon the scene and undertook an
explanation by the means Of his little
hours '-chidren dressed TO represent Bib
heal characters-who appeared separately
and repeated passages from Luke about the
Saviour; the choir in turn singing something
relating to what each of the children said
The effect Of the whole piece was far supe-
rior TO the ordinary Sunday school concert
The Wednesday evenings services were
delightful The Introductory exercises
we're brief, the most noticeable part being
the piece Hunting for Santa Claus
chimney had been built and down this
Santa Claus made his appearance. The
presents on a well-adeu tree were distrib-
uted and Santa Claus, who mingled with
the children and caused much merriment,
gave away the 300 or more bricks Of the
chimney. which were filed with candy
After the company had adjourned to the
vestry for refreshments, Dea Thompson,
personifyiug the part Of an old man who
had come back 10 visit the town, stated that
he found everything prosperous but the
pastor was too liberal and his Pensioners
desired TO help him out He thereupon pre-
scented Mr. Day with a purse which con
tanned S22j
The Fessenden Helping Hand society Of
the Centre church sent $50 in money, and
the Sunday school large box Of Christ
mas goods to the Italian mission in New
York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

superintendent Of Census Porter has is
sued a bulletin to Secretary Noble, in which
he gives the population of the [ nited States
as finally determined by corrections made
since the rough count published oct 30
The population Of the country by state.
aud territories, exclusive of white persons
In Indian territory, Indians on reserva-
tions, aud Alaska is 62 G22 2jO Including
these persons, the population will probably
reach in round numbers 81. 0OO. 600 Tn,
absolute increase of the population since
the tenth census in 1850 is - 4GG, lG1. and
the percentage Of increase n So.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

The New York tariff reform club held
banquet Tuesday, the expressed purpose Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

To become happy read about the Improved
Medical Discovery in another column
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26

The President sent to Congress on
Wednesday veto of bill for govern
meut buiding at Bar Harbor Me, on the
ground that the public business at that
place, which is almost exclusively a sum
mer resort, does not warrant government
expenditure Of So 900, as proposed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
THE CHRISTMAS SERVICES,
THE GLAD FESTIVAL CELEBRATED
At All the Churches with Song, Worship
and Merry Gatherings.

Christmas, the festival transcendant, be
cause in touch with the heart universal,
and because Of its deep significance, found
Brattleboro, as the world at large, in read
mess to celebrate with song and worship,
and with acts Of peace on earth good will
toward men "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-26
Diamond spectaeI,
BRATTLEBORO.

The agency for these celebrated goods is a
RANGER & THoMPsoN's
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-11-15
A Symptom is not a Disease.

The suffering rheumatic would look in
credulous if told his rheumatism was not
disease. Also the sufferer from catarrh,
with his sore, tender and exuding nostri1s,
if told catarrh was but a symptom. Yet
such it is, in fact. The disease from which
man or woman suffers who has rheuma-
tism or catarrh is blood poison. How did
the poison get into the blood? From
various causes; colds, exposure, indiges-
tion, contagion, ETC., may have been the
cause. No matter, your blood is impure,
and you will suffer just SO long as this
great stream of life is clogged with parti-
cles of impurity. Then why not strike at
the root or cause of your rheumatism or
catarrh by annihilating the enemies of
good health that exist in your blood, This
can be done by using DR.. Bulls Sarsaps-
rilla. Its altera tive virtue will quickly
cleanse the blood of every ;mpurity, and
thousands have thus by it's use been per-
manently cured of rheumatism and catarrh.
No other remedy in the world acts Sc
powerfully and yet so harmless as blood
purifier. 1t conquers as it by magic all
tendency to eruptive, irritating and pain
full ailments.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-11-15
Fxnress Companies and the Lottery.

The plan of the Louisiana lottery peo-
ple, now that the facilities of the mail
have been forbidden them in the pros
ecution of their nefarlous business, TO
utilize the express companies or the
country for the distribution of their cir
culars and tickets will miserably fail II the
State authorities do their duty in the mat
ter. No express company has legal
right to act as the advertising or ticket
agent of the lottery in any State where
the law forbids the sale of lottery tickets,
as it does in New York and in the ma orlty
of the States of this Union, and any ex-
press company doing so lays itself liable
at once to the forfeiture of its charter IS a
common carrier. This is too we'll under
stood by the managers of the companies TO
render it probable that any of them Will
venture to accept the lottery's commissions
in States where the sale of its tickets Is
prohibited. In Illinois preliminary action
has already been taken on this Important
question and the express companies nave
been Indirectly warned of the consequences
if they attempt to act as agents 1or 'ne
lottery. Attorney General Hunt, IN
answer to letter from Attorney General
Vance of Louisiana, declares that II any
express company in Illinois undertakes 10
act as the agent of the lottery, 1t Will
yiolale the provisions of the State statutes
| snd will be prosecuted under the law. Ii
this course is pursued in other states the
scheme of the lottery people to make use
| of the express companies Will come IC
grief very quickly ,-Neeo York. 1lmes
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-11-15
License r literature.

WHAT A DRINKING MAN SAYS ABOUT THE
LIQUOR DEALERS ARGUMENTS.
drinking man was shown some of the
license literature which is being scattered
through Nebraska, and when asked what
he thought of it replied "This literature
- awfu]ly tiresome. IL is written with
the intent to deceive, or by some one VINO
never saw the inside of saloon. l re-
member reading five liner in the Gail
some time ago about "Alone with his dod
and his pencil See, | have cut it out and
pastad it in my note book. Sunday eve
ming while was sitting on the porch talk
ing to my family opened the book Tor
some cause, and that clipping caught my
eve, 81 don't know how will feel on
election DAY, but do know how l felt
then. / had been reading anti, Prohibition
all day. Twas in good mood to weigh
it we'll. One article told me that beer
would not intoxicate. | had been drunk
MANY times on beer. l have been intox-
lcsted with more than fifty men at one
time, all drunk on beer. read about the
poor quality of liquor being to blame for
crime, and not the saloon. know that 1t
is alcohol that makes drunk, and the less
sdulteration the more alcohol.
alcohol makes drunkenness, drunken
ness makes hell. l know that liquor
never did me or any other man any good
in this world. l was living in rented
house. III had the money have blown
IN for drinking and treating l could now
have my family living in house l could
call my own. looked at my boys playing
around the yard, and then thought what
Il hell on earth it would be to me If ever
saw them going into the mills through
which | have passed.
81 looked at my girls and OH mercifull
God, protect them from drunken husbands
1 would have my right arm taken off at
the elbow before | see them tied for life
10 drunken man. Yes, | believe l was
alone with my God rs all these pictures
fitted through my mind like panoramic
view, and when election day comes round
YOU will thousands of fathers and brothers
who feel just as do about this thing:
Alone with their God and pencil a still
small voice will whisper to them to vote
Tor home and the boys and girls. No one
can tell me what soloon is. I've beer
share - Tinc0Z1 GnN
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-11-15

The law of Germany makes vaccination
compulsory, and provides for re-vaccina-
ton at stated periods. As a result small
pox is rapidly disappearing, a recent re-
port giving the deaths for the whole en-
pire as only 1913 in 1886, 1859 in 1887 and 10
in 1883 OF the deaths in 1858 about four
fifths occurred in parts of the empire i'm
mediately bordering countries not protect
ed by vaccination. Comparing the deaths
of the larger cities with those of cities in
other countries, the death rate from small
pox was 1876 times as great in Austria, 80
times as great in Hungary, 16 times as
great in England, "a times as great in Bel
GUM and twice as great in Switzerland
Arkansaw Traveller
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-11-15
An Editorial Nightmare.

The following, from the Ceur d. Aiene
Statesman, Osborn, Idaho, Ills the ''tale
of woe" of other editors besides it's author:
"The editor has been laid up for repairs
for the last ten days, AMI must ask the
indulgence of his readers for any discrep.
During the editors indispositioa he was
haunted with a nightmare. It seemed to
him that subscriber was trying to get in
the Office to pay up, but for some lesson
could not get in. When he got out of bed
he found that the subscriber did not get
In, as the cash drawer was empty. He
has made arrangements SO that in the
future. If subscriber comes and finds the
door locked, he can shove his money under
the door, and the next day he will get his
receipt BIZ mail |"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-11-15
Filling Natl-Holes.

Carpenters and painters have frequent
occasion to fill nail holes and other defects
in the woodwork of houses. Putty is the
substance relied upon to do this work, but
there are objections to it's use. The scien-
tifc American recommends substitute
The following method of filling up old
nail holes in wood is not only simple. but
is said to be effectual. Take fine sawdust
and mix into thick paste with glue,
pound it into the hole, and when dry it
will make the wood as good as new.
One correspondent says he has followed
this for thirty years with unvarying sue
cess in repairing bellows, which is the
most severe test known. Often, by fire.
quent attachment of new leather to old
bellows frames, the wood becomes SO
perforated that there is no space to drive
the nails, and even if there was, the re-
manning holes would allow the air to
escape. A treatment with glue and saw
dust paste invariably does the work, while
lead, pntties and other remedies always
fail. E1changs