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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

The Typographical Survey of Vermont.
The Brattleboro society of natural his
tory has recently received from the United
States geological survey set of 30 atlas
sheets of Massachusetts,. the number thus
far completed in the Typographical survey
of that state. The remaining - sheets
will be forwarded to the society in few
weeks. The maps are constructed with
twenty foot contour lines, so that the alti-
tude of any point above sea level may be
Immediately found. In the accuracy of all
the details and the execution of the work,
the maps surpass any hitherto published in
this country
Each of the sheets is similar in charac-
ter to the map of Brattleboro and vicinity
prepared by the government topographers
the past season, and which IS to be pub.
lished the coming year, and for which the
expense to the government will he fully
$4,000. In the case of Massachusetts, Con
necticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey and
other states, the maps have been completed
or are now under construction in coOpera-
ton with the United States geological sur
NeN- IdtI Hlhlt eEAolhAult mas app bHil-
ated one half the requisite amount, which
in the case of Massachusetts was $4,000.
A movement is now on foot to present the
matter to the legislature of this state at its
next session.
Government cooperation outside of the
payment of one-half the actual expense
would also give the state the advantages of
the best trained Typographical engineers in
the country, who could do the work with
the least expenditure of time and money.
The Brattleboro map, which was undertake
en- at the instigation of the Brattleboro So
ciety of natural history, aided by Senator
Morrill,, will be used as sample of the
work which the state may expect if the
survey is prosecuted to a finish. As the
work would necessarily be extended over a
term of years, the annual appropriations
would be small As no accurate survey
has ever been made of the state, the pro
posed maps would prove of great value.
Although the next legislature may not
see its way clear TO take up the matter, it is
to be hoped that the state will, at no dis
tant date, avail itself Of the opportunity
here afforded for an accurate survey of the
entire area
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10
PuIBey.

A. W. j. Wilkins, the marble worker
and dealer, who has recently located here
has had ample experience in his business
some % years in all, and comes well rec
commended. He did successful business
in Londonderry for II years and was then
IN Nardsboro three years before coming
here. He has the advantage of being a
practical marble cutter, and his customers
can rely on good work and fair prices.
The members of the Putney library
association are requested to meet at their
room next Tuesday evening, January Il.
Henry j. Burnham has been granted an
increase Of pension.
Mrs. +. Sanderson and daughter have re
turned from a short trip 10 Rutland.
The McElrov troupe, which gave univer-
sal satisfaction here one year ago, are ex
pected again about the Goth to play one
week.
Minnie Tyler, who has been stopping at
G. H. Walkers, has returned home.
Miss Helen Robertson, who has been in
Boston studying music, was taken with La
Grippe and has returned home.
5 f. Wheat is improving slowly.
H. c. Warren and wife have returned to
Boston.
A M
Corser's
F. f. Robertson has moved into one of
@. w. Kimballs houses.
Chss. Lamere has moved into Mr.. David
sons house and is at ork for +. ID Ken
dali
The annual meeting of the Congrega-
uonal church and society, in connection
with a reunion of its members. was held in
the vestry Monday afternoon and evening.
and brought together goodly number to
ENJOY the exercises of the occasion and to
assist in the transaction of the usual annu-
al business. The roll call of the church
was observed with the reading of letters
and giving Of verbal messages from absent
members Reports were given upon the
church, by the pastor. Rev F. F. Lewis .
upon the Sunday school and the Society of
Christian Endeavor. Mrs. Fanny Baker.
treasurer of the ladies aid society. gave
report covering the work of the society for
the past % years, with amounts given of
funds earned and contributed for various
benevolent purposes, which to many must
have been revelation of the work of a
lew self sacrificing ladies who have given
their time and labor during the Years
named. An historical sketch of the church
from its foundation, in 1915, TO the present
time, with brief outlines of the work of
different ministers, increase in member
ship, etc, was given by the clerk of the
church, also a report of the benevolences
OF the church distributed among the vari
Gus missionary societies. At p. NJ. all
gathered about the tables for sumner
TO which full justice was done. A social
hour followed and many pleasant greetings
were exchanged, with discussion Of plans
for future work, aud hearty words of cour
age and cheer from friends who gathered
at this, the first reunion in the history of
the old church, which although quiet and
undemonstrative in some regards keeps
steadily on in its chosen way and Oork
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10
We-IminsIer West.

There have been several well defined
cases of La Grippe in the place
Ada Walker returned from Windsor last
week accompanied by her aunt Mrs Stow.
ell, who will remain with her sister. Mrs.
b. A. Walker for the present.
Charlotte Miller returned to Mortified
seminary Monday Robert Goodhue to Mt.
Hermon, and Fred Clark TO Vermont acad
envy.
Frank Cutting, after a short visit to his
home, left for Duluth, MINI, via Boston,
last Saturday.
The annual supper Of Maple Grove grange
occurred at the church vestry Thursday
evening of last week The exercises con.
sisted of the public installation of officers.
Geo. Wright of Boyden grange installing
them ". NJ, j. II Clark, had an inter
esting address on the past and prospective
work of the grange There was a large
attendance of members and invited friends
and the occasion Was a social one, as usual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

The lyceum at Union hall Saturday even
ing, January 4, was well attended, there
being about 30 or 100 Of the citizens pres
ent. The question. Resolved. that CAPT
tai punishment ought to be abolished" was
thoroughly discussed by both parties. but
was decided 10y a unanimous vote for the
affirmative. The next lyceum will be at
Union hall next Saturday evening. CUES
ton, Resolved, that scientific temperance
as taught in our public schools is beneficial
TO the cause of education.
Mrs Geo. b Boyd received last Satur
day night, January e. the sad intelligence
of the sudden death Of her brother, Martin
f. Howard He was native and resident
of this town until about rs years ago.
when he removed to New Haven, Conn.
where he has since resided He leaves a
widow who will have the sincere sympathy
of all who knew them here, as they have
buried their two children, son and daugh.
ter, since living in New Haven Mrs
| Howard has been a great sufferer from
rheumatism, not being able to work or bear
her weight on her feet for the last ten
| years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

The union prayer meetings TINS week 'r7
quite largely attended.
The annual meeting Of the trustees o'
Leland a GRAY seminary was held ~ Vne
academy puildinp Monday afternoon eleven
members of the board being present me
usual reports we're read aud accepted as lar
as conpieted. Resolutions we're passed on
the death Of Hon. q s Howard, who, at
the time of his death was the Oldest trustee
Million Davidson was elected treasurer III
Mace of G. q. Howard, who has left town
Rev. w. d. Athearn was elected trustee
10 RU the vacancy occasioned by tne
death Of Hon o. S. Howard, and A.;
A. Mason to iil the vacancy occasloned
bv the removal from the county OF Dr: T.
NJ Terrill Of the seventeen trustees, thir
teen are members Of Baptist churches or
societies. and fouro Congregational church-
es or societies.
There will be a students and citizens ~
ceum at academy hall next Tuesday even
ing, TO which the public are invited.
A son of Frank Lawrence, while assist
ing John p. Nichols in getting some logs 10
Waite's saw mill Tuesday afternoon was
knocked down by a sliding log and had the
large bone of one Of his legs broken Just
above the ankle. At first he was thought
In he mucb more seriously hurt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

In his annual review in the Boston Jour
nal Of Nermont's industrial progress in
1889, Forbes concludes that the state
added 81, 0OO, 900 to its property value dur
ing the year The new buildings erected
include 500 private residences, 30 manufac-
tories, 20 business blocks, - public build
ings, six churches, 10 railroad stations and
three school houses, besides several church
edifices remodeled or rebuilt and extensive
improvements made to blocks, residences
and mills The development of the mate
rial resources of the state and the growth
of its industrial and manufacturing inter
ests exceeded that of any previous year.
A score of new mills for working the
product of numerous mines and quarries
were built and large amount of capital
found investment in new industrial enter
prises A large amount of foreign capital
was also invested in marble and granite
quarries and in iron mines in western Yer
mont during the twelve months. 1t is safe
to say that this showing compares well in
proportions with that of any of the large
states in the East. Vermont is not going
to the dogs-not Just yet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

Broad Brook grange. No. ljl, will give a
drama aud farce ia the near future.
The following are the deaths which oc
CURED in Guilford during the year:
Jan. %, Bridget Miller 81 years
Feb. g. Mrs Lucius Worden, 50 years.
Feb. l., infant daughter Of Fred Bebo.
March 20, Mrs H. W Jacobs, IL years
March 20, Winnie Barton 10 months
July 3, Hattie Rood, lG wears.
Oct y, Lewis Starks a years.
Oct. -, d. Mcclure, % years months
oct. 2s, /. Weatherhead, % yrs mos
Nov. 1, Mrs. Alvah Smith, SO years.
Miss Stella Goodnow, who has been for
the past two years in the Mary Fletcher
hospital, Burlington, spent Christmas at
home. She has been promoted to the posi-
tion Of head nurse in that institution
Mrs. h Dyre Il improving from a bilious
attack Mrs. c, A King is suffering from
neuralgia Mrs H. j. Richmond is i'm
proving from an attack of capillary bron-
chtis
Joseph Woolley IA lad IL years old living
with c. 7 Wood the past eight years, broke
both bones Of one of his legs near the ank lie
when at play in the loft Of the school house
shed
Mrs ; NJ X Bullock spent Sunday with
her sister in Palmer, Mass
There will be a circle at the rooms next
Wednesday afternoon, Jan - In the
evening there will be a dance in the hall.
with box supper furnished by the ladies'
society
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

Since September c. H. Betterley has
slaughtered eleven hogs the combined
weight Of which was over 5000 pounds.
The fourth lecture in the course will be
given in Union hall next Wednesday even
ing at 100 o'clock by Hon II H. Wheel
er, on The Local History of Newfane 81
Judge Wheeler knows all about the early
settlements in this region, aud many, we
doubt not, will be glad to hear him speak
on this subject.
The meeting next Sunday evening, in
charge of the W. c. T. T., will be devoted
to the subject of work among criminals
and the neglected The next regular
meeting Of the society will be with the sec
rotary Wednesday, the 18th, at 3 p NJ
unless members are notified to the contrary
10y mail.
DR. Weston's brother and wife from Min
neapolis are visiting in town.
Fred Thomas, who has been sick will
typhoid fever at Henry lngrams, is recoy
ering
Fifteen Of Chas Nichnl-'s friends aud
neighbors from Bronkliue aud Newfane
showed their sympathy in his sickness in q
practical way lately by getting up his wood
pile and working up portion Of it read 5
for stove use
Geo. W. SherVin has returned from his
annual visit 10 Sharon. Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10
Tho chr n,rcnm i.nII Rirh,.

Capt. H. f. Picking, the photographer
of the navy department at Washington,
writing of the apparent remarkable change
in the climate, in reply TO an inquiry, says;
1--WE have no reports of observations to
show that the course of the gulf stream
has, for a considerable length of time, diff
fered greatly from its mean position and
we should have received such reports had
there been such change. This direct ev-
dence that the mild weather along the coast
is not caused by change in the course of the
gulf stream is supplemented by the fact
that the continuous mild weather has pre-
vailed far in the interior 10 the westward
of the Alleghanies where the effect on the
weather of even a considerable change in
the course OF the gulf stream, must be in
appreciable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

Following is the record of deaths in town
during the year 1889: February %, Elvira
Read, ~. March "A, Mary / Streeter, %.
March "a. Daniel Snow, a; March ~,
Mary D. Dexter, 20 March %, Carrie l..
Person month; May l6, Roxa White,
-: June % Maria Eddy, -; July /, in
FAINT daughter Of b. W. Beers, days;
july $. Eliza Gilfeather, 20; July p, Geo.
+ Spaulding %; August 10, Chester Ben
son, 80 July 9. Daniel Chase, So Septem-
Der II, Alden Wakefield GO: October 10,
John A. Ware, GG October p, Mary h.
French, -, and Chas Gleason, 30; October
81. Ella NJ Robinson, 6; April II, Mary
Barrett. Sc: December IL, Florilla Benson,
50: December IS. Betsy Smith, -. There
were / 3 births during the year.
l.. +. Holden has cut, TO come to his
mill this winter 1000 logs besides some
1000 10 be drawn by other parties. He
has on hand for the coming season nearly
1000 900 feet Of hemlock, spruce and pine
and other lumber II + kidder has his
new mill completed and is doing quite a
business
" b. Eddy has sold his place to Mrs. G.
Harris.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10
Lnmnicn.

The last Of w. c. T T. parlor meetings
was made public meeting at opera hall on
Jan. ?. Mrs G.. +. Davidson from New
fame and members of the Townshend un-
ion, by invitation took tea with the Jamaica
union at J. G. Robinson's and in the even
ing Mrs. Davidson and the white ribbon
quartet took part in the exercises, giving
much pleasure TO a good audience. Thanks
are due to all who so kindly helped in the
exercises Of the evening.
The funeral of Aaron Bemis was held at
the Congregational church last Monday at
pr NJ The funeral Of Moses Hardy was
at his residence Tuesday. Had he lived
until the day Of the funeral he would have
been 20 years old.
Mr. and Mrs @. w. Holton have gone t.
Shusan, n. Y, for weeks visit.
Pansies were picked in the garden OF
George Shaffner last Saturday.
A sketch of Aaron Bemiss life will APP
pear next week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10
Good Ru.iue.. Yenr Promised.

The American Machinist publishes large
number of letters from the leading manu-
sfacturers of the country, giving conditions
of trade during the past year, and pros
poets for the coming year These letters,
coming from men in the actual business Of
the day, are a reliable index of probable
future business The opinions of these men
are universally to the effect that business
during the year 1890 will be good. Several
iron companies have voluntarily increased
the wages of their workmen, and good pay
for workmen always means good business.
There is every reason, says the Machiuist,
speaking for its special department, to be-
Geve that the year 1890 will be a prosper
Gus one, both for manufacturers and work
man
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

School in district No 3 was closed last
week on account of the illness of the
teacher
Mr.. n. o. Kitridge of Brownsville wa.
in town over Sunday, visiting his former
classmate, Rev. W. d Spencer
Mr.. Martin Bailey Of Ludlow is spending
"a few days with his daughter, Mrs. 4. S.
Powers
The work on the Goodridge soapston,
quarry is being pushed with unusual vigor
this winter, the weather being very favor
able for the work. This quarry is owned
10y Mrs Caroline Randolph of New York
city, aud is leased Of her by ]. L. Butter
field of Grafton, who for many years has
found ready sale for the stone, as its qua
ity ranks high in the markets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

o. c. Merrifed Of Ottawa, ILL.,, is at his
old home for few weeks with his children
Fred o and Hattie Mortified
The steam mill is ready for business. aud
the farmers are waiting anxiously for snow
to haul the logs and wood
The item in last weeks paper should
have read that Mr. Clemens. not Mrs
Clemens, was stricken with apoplexy, and
died Sunday evening la death they are
not divided Mrs Clemens quickly fol
lowed her husband Four days after his
death she, too. had passed away She had
been in i'll health for some time and died
with the same disease, apOpeXy This
affection falls heavily upon the daughters.
especially upon Miss Sylvia, who has lived
at home with her parents Mr., Clemens
was greatly respected by her friends and
neighhprs and the family have heartfelt
sympathy IN this double bereavement.
Business is at a standstil for lack of
snow
There wa, a donation party at Rev. Mr.
Alvin Parker's last Thursday evening
About 40 people were present, not as many
as there would have been had not sickness
and the very bad travelling prevented. The
evening was spent in sociability and
music. Refreshments were served, and at
late hour the company separated leaving
behind them small sum Of money for Mr.
and Mrs. Parker
DR. Parker Of Bellows Falls spent New
Years with his parents, Rev and Mrs
Alvin Parker.
Mrs. VIM. Severance of Ludlow, Mass.
visited the past week at Jacob Bush's, il
being her first visit to Vermont for thirty
years.
Mrs. Almira Harvey died at the home Of
Allen Wellman Saturday evening. making
the third death in week in this little
town.
The marriage Of Mr.. Fred johnson Of
| Newfane to Miss Bertha Whitney. at the
home of the brides parents on Wednesday
evening, was pleasant event 1t was a
very quiet affair and the invited guests
were few, but it was none the less a
happy occasion, and many friends wish the
/ Young couple much happiness in life Mr.
/ johnson is an energetic young farmer, who
doesn't believe in abandoning the old Yer
mont farms, but who is doing good work
on the old Fisher homestead on the river in
Newfane. There ought 70 he more Of the
| same sort
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10

Hon. 4. Messer, master Of state grange,
will give free lecture at the town hall on
Thursday, Jan. lG Mr. Messer is thor
ough grange worker and is sure to inter
est those who hear him. Let us give him
good house.
Dea r. 5 Stafford, who went to Spring
field a little over a week ago started last
Tuesday for Florida, where he goes to
spend the winter Mr. Safford's sister,
Mrs. Aldrich and her husband accompany
him.
The ladies aid society will omit the fort
nightly social for next week
The high fence which has stood for sew
eral years between Mr. Wilkins's house
and A. A. Wards overall shop was blown
down few days since and proves TO be a
great improvement as regards the looks Of
the street
Extra copies Of this issue Of The Phu-
nix may be had at Fem q Sons store
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10
snn,hLnnhnnaerrr.

The following is a list of deaths in thi,
town during 1899 March "a, irfant son Of
Mr. L. St Marie March "a, Mrs. J. G
Howard, - April %, Mrs. Horace Walk
er, IS April 90, Mrs Harriet Burton, "a
May g. Mrs. S d. Curtis, "a May 49,
Webster Marden = June 5, Charles Chase
- July 81, Mrs. Asa Hall, 46 Aug. ,
Willie Temple, %; Aug. @, Ray Griswold
3 Oct 2j. Mrs Larkin Smith, - Nov
II, Mrs. Elijah Rugg, 40 Dec. ?, c. b
Hyde, 49, Dec ., Larkin Smith, 10
1t was a disngreeable evening for the
Baptist donation Wednesday evening but
there was quite a number out.
The dramatic club are rehearsing a new
play, Dot, the Miners Daughter
Quite number in this vicinity are sick
with the new disease, LA Grippe
G. A. Whitman Of Adams, Mass, is Wis
iting relatives in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10
THE PosT.oFF1CB BOON.


Dear Phonir Allow an old soldier tn
present his claims for the post Office through
the medium Of your paper II he's been de
cided 10y all the graugers Of our tate that
the next governor must be of an agricult-
ural mind, and the one that knows the least
and can say the most is their choice Every
colonel in town is anxious TO secure front
seat upon this platform This leaves the
post office for the private soldier. Now.
gentlemen ! was a soldier for nearly three
years, and have been a Grand Army man
more than 81 years fought some of the
battles for our country, got some of those
cruel wounds, shed some blood and today
I stand before my fellow men as red hot
Republican, without drop Of Democratic
blood in my veins or even the smell of
Mugwumpism upon my clothes Now, | do
not want the whole earth, nor do | want to
be governor. but do want TO- be postmaster
To be sure, | am little lame on the left
side, and my soldier friends think make a
bad appearance in public, but they know
me to be sound on the post office side
Gentlemen, | did not give my life to my
country you will agree with me, in har.
mony, the pleasure of being your postmas.
ter was far better for me.
My friends say that l am a kicker, and
JnaJ WIN JnlS VudllUcaJlon alone am the
only old soldier that can step to the front
and centre Of the post office, and just kick
the Democratic stufiing into Cleveland's
kingdom that is 10 come in 80 am un
like the man who signed one mans petition
with his preference for another. kicked a
poor Democrat blind, and then shouted for
the unknown soldier that is mel to be post
master. Me and Hooker think Just as ev
erv one else does, that the old soldiers will
hold the Republican party together, and
that | am the old soldier to hang in the post
office.
To the people of this town let me say that
| expect TO be honest and true, without
dot and the post oflice the only spot that
you can find me and when firmly anchored
within its walls ! shall not have any Repub
lican bosses to reward, nor wicked Demo
Gratis to punish.
One word to all Let me say that an
that little one inch plug that will fill tina
four-inch hole in our post office, if Presi
dent Harrison don't object
Your obedient servant,
ptTrR = CHASE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10
Wes, Rrot,Ieboro.

G.. NJ. Russell will give his celebrated H.
Illustrated lecture upon the civil war and
the Johnstown flood, at academy hall, next
Monday evening.
A spelling match will be given under the
auspices Of the benevolent society Of the
Congre gational church, in academy hall.
Wednesday evening Jan IS, at half past
seven O'Clock. Words will be selected from
the Boston Journals of Jan. 49, ii and 10,
and only such words will be used as are
| found in dictionaries Persons who will
spell admitted free. Spectators will be
charged small admission fee.
There is to be a singing school this win.
ter, beginning next Tuesday evening All
are invited TO attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-10
THE MYSTIC ORDERS
Odd FsIIows.

There has been no year in the history of
Odd Fellowship in Vermont when there has
been so marked an increase in membership
as there has been during the past year
Wantastiquet lodge has initiated twenty
members and admitted two by cards. The
total membership of the lodge is over 300.
The following officers of Wantastiquet
lodge, No 3, were installed Monday evening
by District Deputy Lockwood of Bellows
Falls: N G., John Dugan; V. Harry
Emerson; recording secretary, A. j, Cur
rier; permanent secretary, J @. Howe;
treasurer, c f Sturgis; r. S. n. G., G. l..
Cobb; l. S n G., @. w. Puffer; r. S. V.
6 Walter Goddard; L S. V. G., f. f.
Beeman; W Henry Reynolds; Con. Her
man JOY; R 5. S, F. P, Hopkinson; L. S.