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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

The prevailing distemper has arrived in
town, and has made itself at home in sew
eral households Its behavior, however,
has been such as to make the members of
each household sick and heartily Disguised
with its presence Ii is 10th to depart and,
like many an itinerant has plenty of cheek
aud persists in partaking of the hospitality
Of the people whether they will or no.
Mrs. A. j. Stearns died last week Wednes-
day of heart disease. Her age was AZ years.
From the beginning of her sickness, the
last week in December, she gradually failed,
and during the last week was in comatose
state 1t is a severe blow TO her family, a
husband and three children, and not only
will she be greatly missed by them, but also
by the church and society, of which she
was useful member. The funeral was on
the following Friday, Rev, G. A. Beckwith
officiating -.
Mrs. A II Mack was suddenly taken i'll
the day of Mrs. Stearns's funeral, and has
not been able u leave her bed since.
Mrs. j. f. White is very sick with heart
trouble, and is under DR., LOcke's care.
H. NJ Bemis and wife have been serious
~ i'll and threatened with pneumonia, and
have required DR.. Locke's services.
The school in district No. has been near
ly broken up by the epidemic Only three
scholars we're in attendance one day. C.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
A Desirable Place For Sale.

nNE Of the p, asanttst houses in Brattleboro,
~ not over eight minutes walk from the post.
office. A fine two-stOry house. nearly new, with
seven nice finished rooms. The hous. is well
built and has good view The lot is over lis feet
on the street Room for good garden and harm
VIII 20 at bargain ii sold before March list For
particulars enquire Of J. ". SMITH. No. Brook
street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Gould snare drums, Butterfeld, Spear,
(McGinty being his nom de piume) bass
drum Harlow assistant, Aver All we
hear now is drum drum drum as they
practice all hours Of the day, six days.
Prof. Williams supplied the place of Rev
Mr.. Robbins at the Baptist church Sunday
Thursday was the day of prayer for
schools and colleges. Special meetings we're
held in the village churches, and at the
academy in the evening, in which a great
interest was manifested.
A party of fifty or more went TO Bellows
Falls Friday evening, to a concert given by
the Ruggles street quartet, assisted by the
reader, Miss Florence, and Misses King and
Converse, pianists The concert was GER
tainly of a very high order, and very pleas
ing.
Elocution classes are being formed under
Maj. Cartwright.
A new society has been organized among
the young ladies, known as the N. o. G.
During the hurricane on Wednesday one
Of the academy sheds was blown down.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
AUCTION.

INHE following personal property. belonging to
Il the estate Of Ruben II Jones Of Dummeiston
will be sold at public auction on the premises OF
the late deceased on Thursday, FebruaFy
13, 1890, at 10 O'Clock A. N: Ten tons Of hay
quantity of cat straw, ~ bushels of corn, lot of
seed corn, ~ bushels OF oats, hog, = fat cows /
wagon l lumber wagon, OK cart a quantity of
all sorts of farming tools, l sleigh. cider barrels
flour borrels and buckets, 20 pounds of salt pork
10 cords Of green wood aud other articles too nu-
merOus to mention.
JOHN b. LOWELL Administrator
S. n. HERRlCK, Auctioneer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
Cnlnrrh.
Catarrhal Deafness Hay Fever. 4 Netr Home
Treatment

Catarrhal De,Jness Hay Feuer 4 Npir Home
Treatment
Sufferers art not generally aware that these dis
eases are contagious, or that they are due to the
presence of living parasites In the lining mem
hrane Of the nose and eustachan tubes Microscop-
ic research has proved this to be fact, aud the
result of this discovery is that simple remedy has
been formulated whereby catarrh, catarrhal deaf
ness aud hay fever are permanently cured In from
one To three simple applications made at home by
the patient once in two weeks.
Is This treatment * not snuff or an oint-
ment; both have been discarded hy reputable
ply sicians as injurious pamphlet explaining
stamp 10 pay postage, by A. II. Dixon q Son, 3l1
aud 339 West King Street, Toronto Canada -
Christian IdUOcdfe.
Sufferers from Catarrhal troubles should care
fully read the above.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
We Shall Do 1t !
$1,000 in Ladies' Circulars,

Lined with Ermine, Sable. Mink, Squirrel. River
Sable, Hemstsr. SilK, Satin aud Lasting Covered
and trimmed IN every desirable style, making one
OF the largest aud u It llt.ac.i - stocks ever
shown by MS our sales already this season have
been large regardless Of the unfavorahle weather
But it'll the advent Of zero weather and our re-
ductd pricps we shall be disappointed IL We do not
make quick work In dispp-iug " the entire stock
We have reduced the price Of good Srilinn silk
Circulars, full furtrmmed and lasting lined 81 20
aud 5000. Fun fur.ltned Dllemsterj 5000 aud
So. Siberian squirrel lined 500 S2j aud $50
Squirrel backs, siO. Fun Sable aud Mink lined
for less than the market price of the skins alone
We carry the only extensive stock la this section
Of New England 1t is the only garment that
never goes out Of style aud favor. II is the only
garment that is worn both by mother and daugh.
ter Extra sizes up to 10 inches bust measure. in
stock or made to measure No other garment in
the whole range will give q lady as much comfort
as our perfect fitting circulars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

The w c. T. U met Friday afternoon
at Mrs c. G, Duncans
DR. Pentecosts house is being greatly
improved by the addition of "a coat Of paint
The color is a shade Of yellow with white
trimm ngs and blinds Of dark green.
The much talked Of fair was, as usual. a
great success.
The Ariel quartet of Boston gave con
cert at the town hall Monday evening,
which was greatly enjoyed.
S. f. Walker attended the Y. P. S. c
f convention at Holyoke last Monday.
Leonard Smith is able to be out again
Milton Davis is quite i'll with lung fever
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
West WnrdsbOro.

Fred Fits is visiting in MASSACHUSETTS for
few weeks He will take in Boston be-
fore his return.
Alonzo Robinson is quite sick with pneu-
monia.
Miss Matilda White has moved from j.
W. Ingals's down to A. j. Dexter's at
Bucketville.
Quite a happy roomful of people gath
cred at Mrs. f. A. Pierce's to greet Mrs
Kenyon Saturday afternoon. She gave an
interesting account of her recent visit at
Wallingford, Conn, and gave some arith
metcal problems for the young people to
solve The Sunday morning service was
very well attended aud some startling facts
were stated, especially in relation to the
danger of the tobacco habit.
The W. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs A.
A. Payne the 10th of this month. As there
is important business on hand it is hoped
there will he full attendance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
De.,h Of George X. Dame.

George +. Dame, who was superintend-
ent of the New England division Of the
railway mail service under the Cleveland
administration, died at his home in New
port, n H., last Saturday, from softening
of the brain. Mr. Dame had been clerk of
the supreme court Of Sullivan county, aud
was prominent in the party counsels many
years before entering the mail service. He
was formerly known all over New England
as commercial traveller. His age was ~.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been duly appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Marlboro Commissioners 10 receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate Of Reuben II. Jones late OF Dunn
exhibited in Offset thereto hereby give notice that
We will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
residencr of 7. n Reed ON the 2Sth day of Feb
ruarY and the 9Th Of July next, from two O'Clock
p. N, until four O'Clock p. NJ each Of said
days and that six months from the 9Th day Of Feb
ruary, 1880, is the time limited by said court for
said creditors 10 present their claims 10 for
animation and allowance.
Dated at Dummerston, this 9Th day of February,
1880
r. n. REED. lc..i.,.
q GEO X, PERSON, iN'''''''''''"h''a'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

il3 Dryuusliiir street
BnsnnN. Jan. D. ls.l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Erastus Ware has had the misfortune to
lose his horse
Orrin D. Farr has begun laying the eel
lar wall for his new house.
The next assembly will he held on Wednes-
day evening, Feb IL, instead Of the 9TH,
AS announced last week,
The winter term of school in District
No. /, which has been under the instruc-
ton of Miss Minnie A. Lamson, closes this
friday afternoon very successful term.
Farr, Amidon & Co. are saving from
six to ten thousand feet of lumber daily
for f. NJ. Waite
The next meeting of Spalford grange
will he held on Saturday evening, Feb -.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
Safe and Profitable Investments in
South Dakota Farm Lands

In the Missouri river country and tributary TO the
capital OF the state Perfect titles Investments
now are certain 10 yield a handsome profit and are
absolutely safe Lands sold on easy terms. Part
cash. balance on time, If desired. Farm loans ne
gutiated. For further information and references
write 70 WV. w. WAIrE a co Blunt So. Dakota.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
Che.,eraeId FACTORY, n. II.

George Fletcher has bought this season
81, 900 pounds Of wool for H. Colony of
Keene and 81, 600 for j II Kimball Of Hills
boro, paying from 10 to 30 cents per pound.
Mrs j A. Beals has some sound russell
apples picked in 1883.
S. Gurnsey has bought j. A, Beals's farm.
II is understood that he secured the place
for his brother in law, Calvin Starkey of
Cleveland, Ohio, who is coming here TO live.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
How :: &C. Ga" CURED

By taking Hoods sarsaparilla, which, by
the remarkable cures it has accomplished,
has proven itself TO be a potent and peculiar
medicine for this disease. II you suffer from
serofula, try Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Every spring my wife and children have
been troubled with scrofula, my little boy,
three years old, being a terrible sufferer.
Last spring he was one mass Of sores from
head tofeet. Veal took Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and all have been cured of the scrofula. My
little boy is entirely free from sores, and all
four of my children look bright and healthy"
W. b. ATHERToS, Passaic City, Nj.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for IS. Prepared only
by C.I HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

The Indies of the Universalist society
will hold their annual fair and festival at
Whithed's hall next Friday evening, Feb.
ruary IA. Come one, come all.
About 30 friends gathered at the home
Of j. c. Allen Thursday evening, January
30. to visit Elder X. f. Emerson before he
left town. They were pleasantly and
proitably entertained by Mr.. Emerson
with the help Of his stereopticon, in show
ing views Of the Holy Land aud many places
Of historic note, also in looking over his col
lection Of rare curiosities that he gathered
while living in Palestine. Before the
good-hyes " ere said, in behalf of friends,
Chas. jackson, in few ll-chosen words,
surprised the elder by presenting him with
$50 in gold and greenbacks, which was
feelingly responded to by him Elder En-
erson came here February !, 1899, to labor
for one year with the Advent church, the
year ending January PC. When he
preached his farewell sermon he took his
text from Acts Xxx, 30. Being good singer
he has done much to help build up the
singing He has been interchangeable in
his labors in the Sunday school, prayer
meetings, and pastoral work, and an able
preacher. He will he greatly missed
Rev Mr. Smithers will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at , p. NJ.
Quite a party from this town attended the Uni
tartan fair and festival at Mortified, Mass, last
evening.
Mr. and Mrs D. l.. Stone Of New York called
upon relatives here last Monday.
Geo Sears is still housed at q + Mosely's from
the effects Of la grippe
horse owned by MIR. Henry Reynolds OF Mil
lers Falls, and driven by Mr. Holmes became
frightened near South Vernon. The horse was in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
FOR SALE.

THE BRATTLEBORO SEWING MACHINE
Il Company offer their plant aud machinery,
consisting OF good water. power, four story luild-
ing iOXlOO with out-buildings, boiler house and
machinery, or Will rent the same ON reasonable
terms 20 responsible parties
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

- The Probate Court FOR said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of W.
RUSSELL. CLOUGH, late Of DummeTston In said
District deceased, Greeting
Whereas Geo, H. Walker, Administrator upon
the estate Of W. Russell Cluugh, late Of hummer
stOn In said district decreased, has filed petition In
this court setting forth that the sale of the whole Of
the real estate Of said deceased will be- beneficial
10 tue heirs aud all persons interested therein,
and praying for license to sell the same, and at
the same time filed In this court what purpOrts to
he the consent In writing Of all the heirs residing
Ia this state 10 such sale. MhereupOn Il is order
ed that the same be heard At the session of said
court, 10 be held at the Probate ONCE In Brattle
boro, the last Saturday Of February A. ID. 1890,
when and where you may be heard IN the prem
ises II you sec cause
ii T. "a gTODnARD Rap-istar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
AarriaQes.

In ChaTlestown, n. H., Jan, ~, by Rev r. D.
Howard, Fred Il. Lyon and Mrs Alma r Grant
both Of Bellows Fails
In Guilford, Feb 3, ny Rev C. S. Sherman.
Charles Whitman of Utica, Neb and May Il Rich
mOnd of Guilfurd
In kremmllng Col, Jan. Is, by Thomas Mcbride
Esq, Peter Engle aud Mrs Mary r. Whitman
formerly Of Wardsboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Charles =. Pitcher and Harry Il. Pitcher
went TO Stoddard recently and caught l2l
pickerel. 40 Of which weighed 40 pounds.
The "Big Six" bah will be given at the
armory next Wednesday evening. The
Germania band furnish music.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
MARKET REPORTS.

BOSTON, Feb. s. One of the principal features
IN the butter market this week is the short supply
of fine fresh creamery bntter The demand has
exceeded the receipts every day. but there has
been little excitement and only a slight rise in
price, Northern fall creamery has attracted much
attention and this article is considered good prop
erty. For some Of the highest grades Of fresh
creamery butter 2Id2S cents has been offered for
large lots and 5000 cents in iObbing way For
inferior grades much lower prices prevail The
cheese market remains inactive with prices at 1l1
lGt4 cents per pound Eggs-western, 10: eastern
Il cents per dozen. Potatoes, 65G7s cents per
bushel Chickens l5GlS cents per pound.
CHICAGO, Feb 1. Wheat No spring 753l
No. 2 winter red 1875 Corn, No. =. 2s56. Oats, No
2 a1e. Rye, No. a. Barley, No. s55G57
ST. LOUIS, Feb. I. Wheat, red No . 76Sl.
Corn, No mixed 2d3s Oats, No. mixed, 1884
Rye, No. 42Gi216
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
We Shall Do I'll.
sI8,5OO in Furs ind Mems Goats.

Il is wen known fact that we carry the largest
lnade-up stock Of Fur Garments in New England
The high range Of qualities. and second 10 none I'm
TINS country. iRrtprcnce is made t. sealskin gar
mruts In another column We are fully deter
mined to make this our positive and percmptory
sale. Our stock Of Small Furs" and fur trim.
mings are elegant and ought not 10 be sold for
nothing. Shoulder cap,s have been and viii be- a
specially In this sale. II Is not generally known
that we carry stock IN line Of men s fur aud fur.
lined Ovrrcoats. aud We do not except in the very
finest grades that cost from So to sou As tine
a. they are, all must 20 In this sale, aud all must
y sold as we are bound 10 sell every within 80
days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Market Beef 20 A very few choice at 50 .OOa $500;
extra s. 5O@ So first quality, 5000 s. 25 sec,
ond quality, Si5OGsL75; third quality, S4.OO@
SI2j
store Cattle-WOrking oxen, q pair, SGO@l4O.
FancyCOws, S5OO75; Milch Cows and Calves, S25
GGis yearlings, s. 0OGIlb; two years old, Sl2122;
three years Old, 5000 80
swtne-Western fat live, "a cts Northern dress
ed hogs, SIC
Sheep and Lambs In lots S2OO, 3.OODS 30 each;
extra, s4OO05.OO, or from 24bl4 cts v b. Spring
Lambs 4MO34c.
Veal Calves, 20Gc. y N.
Country Hides, "a ilac y n. Country Tallow.
D2lac.e D. Calf skins DC. y H.; Pelts, 5O0Sl.
each. Dairy skins $50 SOC, each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Several of our people are housed with
the genuine la grippe.
Mrs. G. d. Severance has gone to Rome,
y. Y. to have a cancer removed.
r. D. Doolittle has moved into one of the
Connecticut River railroad company's
houses
Edgar Brooks has "let himself" to A. A.
Dunklee for the season, beginning Feb. l.
Mrs. f. q. Scott brought the remains Of
her husband, the late + G. Scott, here for
burial last week, and since then has visited
with friends
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
WnIpeIe. N. u.

Mrs Samuel G. Savory of Al stead had
shoulder dislocnted last Friday by being
thrown from sleigh, which slowed on the
ice near Dolphus Booths.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
The New York Daily Press

Costs only 50 Year in connection with The
Phoenix. TwO-Ihirds Of "a Gent n Day for
a complete daily paper strong, bright and newsy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
legal Notices.
,TATE on VFRONT,

CNTATE OF YERONT, Marlboro, IS
- The Probate Court for said District
To all persons Interested m the estate Of Ell
LOTT HALLIDAY, late ct Marlboro in said DIS
trct deceased, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will de
eide upon the allowance of the account Of Clarence
h. Halliday, Administrator upon the estate Of said
deceased and decree distribution thereof to all per
SONS entitled, al the session thereof to be- held at
the Probate Office IN Brattleboru, Ia said District
ON the last Saturday of February, A. u. 1880 when
and where you may be heard IN the premises II
you see cause. +. W STODDARD, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
We Shall Do til.
$4,000 in Seal Plush Garments

That are to he sold within 30 days No such at.
traction was ever before shown by MS at this sea.
son OF the year. No fashionable plush garment
that cannot he found In our stock, aud as far as
elegance and style II has no superior. while our
prices have not and cannot be approached few
quotations Of prices on our real Enghh Seal Plush
Sacques with seams In the back with Seal trim
mnRs az follows:
so Seal Plush Sacqucs for 5000
50 Seal Plush Sacqurs for ei2 80
so Seul Plush Sacqupa for St7jl
$40 Seal Plush Sacqucs for s22 So
That settled prices ON all Seal Plush Snrunps for
ihis season, except the flrrier-made. No matter
what they say. its but nifty per cent ON the real
value and ns hundreds Of common Plush Sacuues
20 out. our tavurite whOe.hack "Furripr.inailp"
Plush SaoIues will come to the front never To re-.
treat. except FOR the Real Alaska London dyed
Seal garments
our "Furrier made" saclues have qualities that
u X Impossible 10 get IN any other garment cur
Eng ish Plush Top Coat and High shoulder Jack.
cts nave been immensely popular all the season.
aud now W th our reduced prices the demand will
be beyond the supply right away as we cannot
reproduce them at the price. Wuh'.N v0rtips of
plush capps We have selected IS that we will sell
for - and g. 20 that never have been sold by us
Tor hes than 81 aud s. 30
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
D. H. BRIGHAM & co.,,
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS
OF TIIE
TOPEKA
AND SANTA FE
Railroad Company.

Referring to "a proposal for a Stock Trust made
BY ns IN our circular Of December 10Th last. we
beg to state that, Ia accordance with the sugg,s.
tious made To- Us by number Of influential stock
holders, We have caused tue following modifca.
tons to be- made to the Deed Of Trust viz:
To tie jour Trustees ai,eddg nunted,
Messrs George Z. Mpgoun, Thomas Bar
ing, Oiirer W. Fedbodu and JOtn D..
NcCOOk there hare BEEN dd,ied Messrs.
u. T. Cheney and Leri e. Wdde. Of
Boston, did UUVi1m H. R0tch, N Neic
BedJOrd, MUSES.
any rdcdhcB occurring ia he Trust
during The period Of its ecistence is Ia be
.fhcd by he remaining Trustees.
The limit NJ time has beea chdnged. 50
that, nlstead Of The Trust e.ctendiag to
he ist Of Juiy, IJOO, 1t is HoIc maoe 10
expire The Ist of Juiy 1898.
The Trust rW he deciured effective
when at ieaSt three hundred thousand
tjOO, DDDD shares Of stock hare beeii depOs-
ued. before such declaration has Jeen
mdde, bit not GftsttCdrds, any Stock
Trust Certificates may be surrendered
dHd TIE stock represented by them iCih
drdlca. application icW be- mdde to
hare The Sfock Crrtjdc0ies Hsied IN Bos-
ton, Ner York uHd LOaiOn. so that
they shalt be- NdiaJie at oil times.
II the Trust now constituted commends itself
20 your Judgment please forward your certificate
of stock 10 the BusruS SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRusT
COMPANY, No. x Min STREET, BosruN who will
issue ia exchange therefor, and return to YOU free
Of expense, stock Trust Certificates emitting the
holder to all dividends rights. and other beneficial
interests accruing To, or growing out Of the de
posted shares and to thu return Of like number
Of shares when the Trust has expired, unless the
came shall he further extended by the respective
parties IN interest.
Holders Of Stock of the Atchisun, Topeka &
santa f. Railroad Company should deliver their
certificates, assigned upon the backs, or with a
power u attorney 10 transfer the same to George
G.. Magoun Thomas Barring, Oliver " Peabody
John j. McCOuk, 3 T. Cheney. Levi G. Wade and
William j Eotch. to the Boston SAT-, Deposit and
Trust Company. subject 10 an agreement that the
title 10 such stock aud the voting power thereon.
shall h. vested in the al,oy,. named persons until
July ]. lsgi.
Powers Of Attorney aud copies Of the Trust
Deed will H. furnished 10y the Trust Company.
1t is important 10 all Interested that the Trust
shall be completed AT the earliest possible date.
aud Stockholders should forward their certificates
promptly, III ease they decide 10 participate
Very respectfully yours,
kIDbER, PEABODY * co.
il3 D,'yuushur street