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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

Mrs r.. w. Robbins is in Buffalo, ~ Y,
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Geo II. DePu-
iron.
Mrs VI. j. Clark went on Friday to
rloremont, n, H., where she intends to
.ppud some time visiting friends and at
tending the campmeeting now in session.
At a recent meeting Of the Athens Valley
cemetery association the following officers
were chosen Trustees, A. S. Powers w.
NJ Ball, Ralph Whitney treasurer, o. r.
Edwards secretary, j. NJ. Powers sex.
ton. W. NJ Ball
Mrs. Griffith and her children returned
tn their home in Keene, N. H., last Satur-
day.
+. q. Edwards, A. S. Powers, T.. w. Rob.
bins. Mr.. aud Mrs j. NJ Powers with their
little son Guy were among the many that
visited Boston and vicinity last week.
j r Ball Of Sherbrooke, p. Q with his
SON Leon and sister Emma from Bellows
Falls have been visiting in town, and were
gladly welcomed.
As a. S. Powers, wife and daughter were
ou their way to Putney last Saturday the
forward axle to the carriage broke while
going down a very steep hill on the east
side Of the mountain. Mrs. Powers sus
tanned a severe injury Of the right shoulder.
The others escaped with slight bruises. The
geutleness Of the horse prevented a much
more serious accident
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(suiIfOrd.

About : O'Clock Wednesday evening
flames were seen streaming from the roof
Of the building situated near the iron bridge
and occupied by Henry Wilder as a black
smith shop. In a very short time the
building was reduced to ashes, making one
more to be added to the number of fires
that have occurred in our village so recently.
The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr.
Wilder had not worked later than 3
o'clock in the building, and passing by but
a short time before locked the door, seeing
nothing unusual. The building belonged To
Mis-, Mary L. Smith and was not insured.
Mr.. Wilder had some insurance on his
stock
Judge Charles Phelps of Baltimore, half
brother Of the late General j. w. Phelps,
was in town this week and seemed much
interested in visitir his birthplace aud the
scenes associated with his family history.
pr Frank Burdick of Vermillion, Da.
has been spending few days with his par
puts
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EXCURSIONS
TO OAhrFoRNIA

And all points west at the lowest rates. For cir
cuars and full particulars apply to A. PHILLIPS
x co, No. 26S Washington street, Boston.
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THE MASS CONVENTION.

W.. ELior | hear that the mass meeting
assembled and made their nominations. One of
them. voter Of uur town. stated to me at
the regular caucus that he should abide by the
action Of the convention and went to the
convention, and after MIR. Ware Of Bratteburu
moved to make the vote unanimous. Mr. Newton
arose and asked the privilege If voting to make II
stronger. Was this deceit Can the Republicans
uf this county east one vote for such "A many A
few days after the convention he had business in
l1Wusheud, and in the next issue of The Phoenix
appeared AN article from Mr. Follrtt. Was it his
OF Mr.. Nrwtunss
Another one of the delegates chosen at our
caucus took prominent part in this last mass
meeting. lie has announced to some that he is a
candidate for town representative. Let us show
tu him We want men that can stand firm men that
we can depend on. This is year We must send
our best men
Ia MIR Smth's nomination. We. as Republicans
should feel proud. He is not n railroad man, but
will look after our interests he does his own
lie is man that has risen to his present position
through ms own eNertlon. We would like u bp
represented in the state senate 10y man from our
own town, but let us have a native, not imported
uur. We have men that were born on our hills
that would do honor to the old town. Mr. New.
abused that II was those outside that carried
thr county convention What was the member
from Marlboro who told the whole truth and
nothing hut the truths ROckingham's delegation
went for Mr. Newton, and they were not farmers
We would like to have him tell us one thing about
the Republican convention that was not right. or.
10 THIS is a grange movement, which is not IN keep.
ing with their constitution. We as citizens Of the
United States, pride ourselves that we can let the
majority rule, not like the little child who because
he cannot drive all the time, declares he won
play. A VOTER
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PugmeV,

y A. Wing met with an accident at the
Stowell Manufacturing company's shop last
week. \ stick flew from a saw which he
was tending, striking him in the side and
making n wound about four inches long.
Mrs. Jennie Kenyon has finished work at
james Knights's and returned to Keene
Rev. f. w. Williams of PENNSYLVANIA is
stopping at his father in laws, c. II. Whites,
for few weeks
l.. A. johnson has returned from Boston.
where he has been visiting friends, bring
ing his father in law with him.
The Stowell Manufacturing company are
having a boom, and think it impossible to
fill all their orders this season
o. r. Houghton and wife have returned
from Boston, where they have been visiting.
Miss Lizzie Spaulding of Ludlow has
been visiting Maude Kendrick
A party of young people went to Ches.
terrified lake Tuesday.
The Geo johnson place has been sold to
VIM. Ayers for $500
l.. p. Bailey and wife, H. &. Evereth
and wife, w. II. Dickerson and wife, Mrs
f. F. Sawyer and daughter, F. L. Pierce
and wife and +. w. Huntley aud wife have
been taking a weeks vacation at Block Is
land, some of the party winding up with Il
trip to New York
Miss Ellie Slater, Who has been living at
/ :. W. Houghton's for the few years past,
has gone to live with an uncle in Connect
cut.
Mrs j w Stowell has gone to Massachu
sets to attend family reunion.
The chairman of the Democratic town
| committee gives notice that II w ami nf
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may be amusing to the visitors, but it is not
particularly fascinating to the average
soldier
The camp is named in honor of Assistant
Secretary Of War l.. A. Grant, former
resident of Bellows Falls. Eleven years
ago the camp was named for Gov. Proctor,
the present secretary.
Only three members Of the Estey Guard
10 day were in attendance upon the mus
ter here eleven years ago.
Lieuts. Estey and Shields are making
their debut as commissioned officers and
both are popularity received
The First Regiment band was cordially
invited to camp to-day on their return
from Bethlehem, hut sickness in camp pre-
vented them from accepting
Not drunken man has been seen in
camp, which is orderly and agreeaby
quiet.
Brattleboro has number Of visitors in
camp X Y X.
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j. l.. Butterfed is repairing the dam and ex.
poets soon to cover the old factory and use II for
saving soapstone
Joseph Taylor has bought the land north Of the
village, known as the Whitney meadow
Joseph Taylor, ir., is at his fathers for few
months rest.
Miss Fanny Dimund and Master Ned Weaver go
this week to Springfield to visit at Leonidas Bar
rvs
At the annual meeting Of the W, C. 7. L. last
week these officers were elected: President, Mrs.
A. A. Wyman; vice presidents. Mrs. L. II.
Eastman, Mrs. Abram Stevens; recording secrp-
retaTy Mrs s j. Weaver; corresponding secTe-
tary, Miss S. f. Cushing; treasurer, Mrs Eva
ftnebiup
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Luke W. Farnsworth, who died at the
residence Of his son, Chas. l., Farnsworth,
at Hyde Park, Mass Aug. II, aged -
years, was for many years resident OF
ihl, town, and a worthy and much re-
spected citizen. lie left here about II
years ago, having buried his wife, and
went TO live with his son. He leaves -four
daughters and two sons, also one brother
Luther K. Farnsworth of this town, the
one survivor of family of seven children.
The body was brought here for burial and
the funeral services were attended at the
Jnlyersalist church at | o'clock on Sunday
Key. +. W. Pierce preaching an appropri
ate and affecting sermon to large Gu
dipuce.
The flooring of the main building of the
creamery has been changed from wood u
cement The water in the spring that sup
P'leS the creamery has been so reduced 10y
the late drought that water has TO be
urawn from some distance.
Quite ii number of our people went on an
excursion to Haystack last Saturday.
On Wednesday, a game of base ball was
played here between the Jacksonville aud
wilmington mines and resulted in favor OF
Tue Jacksonvilles II TO 3.
mere was frost July 20 and August
10, but no serious damage was done.
Mr. and Mrs. c, W. Hastings of Wind
nam are visiting their son, Ii. A. Hast
'ngS' and their daughter, Mrs w, G..
Adams.
w. II, Stickney Brattleboro is occupying
SSg.oll'age at the Roberts pond, and NJ. w
''loRney is visiting friends in the vicinity
Mrs n. j. 7. Brigham speaks at Sa
""ga next Sunday, the 24th inst,
9eorTe Hamilton sells personal property
S Sni household furniture next Saturday, the
'"l' at public auction.
pana Chamherlin, Ahaz Pike, Otis Pike
ana Mervin Brown attended the reunion OF
t"e ,'rand Army Of the Republic at Bos
Ton last week
non V. A, Billiard of Underhill adj
dressed the citizens Of Jacksonville, We'd
t toi..y evening the, Goth, on matters per
tanning 10 taxes.
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II. S. Cutting of Cambridgeport, Mass.
is spending his vacation with r 7. Cutting
Charles Fairbanks and family are stop
ping at Willie Dennson's
Rev Charles Scott and wife are at Hen
ry Stoves.
Mrs. Andrew Wilkins and daughter are
at b. G. Wilkins's
c. Y. Thomas arrived home Wednesday.
He went west some time ago for his health
and visit to his parents in Cropsey, H.,
but has not improved in health, and his
brother Frank accompanied him home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22
DEATH OF GEORGE A. HOWARD.

George A. Howard, a well known citizen of
this town, died Aug. ~, at his brothers. l.. II
Howard 5, in Chelmsford, Mass Mr. Howard has
been In Failing health for over a year but with a
perseverance Characteristic Of his family attend
Ell the national encampment at Boston last week
and went from there 10 his brothers ON Saturday
Tor a few days. lie seemed to be in his usual
heath ON Monday morning, but before noon was
SERIOUSLY i'll His wife learning of his illness
started Tuesday morning for Chelmsford but did
not reach there until after her husbands death
Mr; Howard was member of Co. ID, 10th Vt
Vols. lie afterwards reiinlisted in the Third Vt
light artillery aud served till the close Ut the war
lie was brave soldier, and with his chum s D.
Arnold, now OF st Louis was the life Of hls com.
pany. j. W. Melendy, on receipt Of a telegram.
started Tor his body aud arrived here "Wednesday
night The deceased was member Of Sheridan
post No. s, q. A. X. Funeral services take place
today at clock p. NJ. Mr. Howard was the see.
04nd son aud seventh child of Lewis and Mary
Howard. His father, mother and four sisters
have preceded HIM to the better land Of the
remaining near relatives, his wife, two sisters.
Mrs Samuel Alhee Of Crestun. H. and Mrs ID
B BiNby OF Poultney, and brother " whom
mourn his loss
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No preaching next Sunday at the Metho
dist church ON account Of Rev Mr. Steele,
absence
Lieut.. Joshua c. Morse and wife from
Kansas City are staying in town for few
days among friends and relatives
Elihu Halliday from Ohio has been stop
ping few days at d. w. Fishers
Blackberries are very plenty.
Remember the corn roast next Tuesday
at Frost's If the weather should be un
favorable it will be the next fair evening.
Mrs. Geo Timson from Steamboat Rock
Iowa, is visiting in town for short time
Her sister, Mrs Clark Timsou, has beer
very i'll for three weeks past but is slowl,
recovering
Mrs, Stella NJ. Strawn of Philadelphia
made brief calls here the first of the week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

She boarded green car No. l48 at the
Ebbitt, bound west She was apparently a
woman of 80 and English. Put me off at
Ugh street." she said to the conductor.
Yes, um," he replied with politeuess in.
indigenous to the soil. Merrily the car roll
ed along up Fourteenth, along II and out
Seventeenth TO |, when the conductor rang
the bell al street, " he called. She never
moved. " | street." he called again. And
she sat still " | street, madam, - he said
coming forward and touching her on the
shoulder. 3" said Ugh street, " she replied
in innocent explanation. " This is
street" he urged. " But want to go tc
Ugh street. she insisted. " But this is
Then it struck him. "Oh, excuse me
mum, he said, backing out. And the lady
went on TO Georgetown.
Vashingfon star
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New Yorl, sloel, aud Money 1InrLe,.
Wnlerlo,yn Cn1lIe NInrIcl. AuR. In.

New York, Aug 10. Government Bonds:
g, coupon. ..-'' ''.,...'.,..... lsd2s
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F. l. Hopkins, an evangelist, preached
here Sunday aud is expected to hold ser
vice next Sunday He also breaches each
evening this week
f. G. Clark is here taking pictures.
Miss Lula Payne and Raymond Rice from
Mddletown, Conn, are here for short
time.
Miss Sarah Nazareth of Boston, is at S. 5.
Perrys
Jerome Eager from Pierre, S. D., and
L. A. Knowlton from Rochester, MINI
have been at d. II. Eager's
Mrs. Harriet Wakefield Of Wilmington,
is caring for Miss Ruseln Fits
The Loyal Temperance legion are invited
to meet at Mrs. Shines next Saturday af.
| ternoon. They are talking Of having a
basket picnic saturday, the 3uth
Mr. and Mrs. A. X Smith have returned
from visiting friends in jacksonville and
vicinity.
The many friends Of james I. Perry
will be sorry to learn that his death oc
CURED on Thursday morning The funeral
will be on Saturday at ~ o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

OSr- In this village, probably OF
II Main, Canal or Birgs street, a baby's red
aud yellow cloak. win the finder please call at
The Phoenix ONCE.
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=
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for thelDistrict OF West
minister Commissioners 10 re ,eve, examine and
adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate OF j. W. Pierce, late Of
Jamaica la said district, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
late residence Of deceased in Jamaica ON the last
Friday of September and the first Friday of Feb
ruary lSO, from 10 A. A. until r. NJ each of said
days, and that six months from the 9TH day OF
August, 1880, is the time limited by said court for
said creditors to present their claims 10 us for
animation and allowance
Dated at jamaica this aOth day of August 1890
CHARLES ROBBINS, lD,,,,i,.,i,,,,
"a DANIEL SHERWIN, '""'"'NN'"e'H'
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Grafton.

Rev. A. G. Hussey of Northampton,
Mass, preached at the Baptist church last
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. a. Walker have return.
ell from a carriage ride to Saratoga n. Y
The sociable at the town hall Tuesday
evening was a success, notwithstanding the
rain.
Mrs. A. G. Rice and son are at Saratoga
n. Y.
Henry W. Lamb, of Brookline, Mass i,
announced to speak at the town hall
Thursday evening, Aug %, in the inter
ests of the New England Tariff Reform
league
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

learned bootblack thus explains the
scientific reason for shine Diamond.
are nothing but crystallized carbon Black
ing, which is bone black, is little more wher
moistened than carbon paste and the fric
ton Of a bristle brush being one Of the most
efficient methods Of generating electricity
has the effect Of crystallizing the carbon OF
the backing As soon as this is done the
boot is covered with millions of infinitely
small diamonds, and of course begins L
shine as a mass Of diamonds would.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

DIR Noyes Barstow of Springfield, Mass.
Is spending a few days with his brother
Gcrvis
Miss Lucy Clisbee is home for vaca-
ton
Creon l. Miner is beginning repairs on
the Conaut house, which he recently pur
chased.
Those who are in possession of ancient
furniture, crockery, etc, are having an
opportunity to keepit from getting dusty.
Several graugers from this town enjoyed
the gathering at Townshend this week
Wednesday.
Republican caucus Saturday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

Mrs Alanson Smith is spending a few
weeks with her sister Mrs NJ j. Boyle
Mrs. W. f. Barber is a guest at F. X.
Manns
Miss A. r. Kimball returned home last
week
a slight frost last Friday night
The ladies' All society met with Mrs. J.
b. Davis ON Wednesday. and arrangements
were then made to hold a suciahle at the
schoolhouse hall on Wednesday evening
Aug. p. The program will be literary ex
ercises and refreshments. All are cordially
invited to be present.
a goodly number Of relatives and friend.
met Monlay, Aug Is, at the home of Mrs.
Albert Aldrich, to celebrate the seth birth
day Of her mother, Mrs. Ebenezer Carpen-
ter.
j. b Davis is erecting new dry house.
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sauth Newfnne.

j. G. Morse and wife of Kansas City, Mo,
are visiting here. Mr.. Morse put out"
Tor Kansas City, or some western city
twelve wears ago and has been absent since
that time His old friends are glad to see
him. We understand that he has been
very successful in business since he went
west.
The south part of this town is entitled to
a representative this year Let us elect
the best man and one who will be heard
from when he gets to Montpelier, not only
IN the farmers interests but in perfecting
the present school law, and in relation to
the prohibition law and see if high license
law would not be better for the state and
for the cause Of temperance.
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Remarkable Re.cue,

Mrs Michael Curtain, Planhed Ill, makes the
statement that she caught cold which settled on
her lungs; she was treated for a month by hei
family physician, but grew worse. He told heI
she was a hopeless victim Of consumption and that
no medicine could cure her Her druggist sug
grsted DR. Kings New Discovery for Consumption
she bought bottle and to her delight found her
self benefited from the first dose She continued
its use and after taking ten bottles, found herself
sound and we'll now does her own housewoTk anL
5 Is well as she ever was Free trial bottles OF
This Great Discovery at Henry A, Chapn's drug
tore, large bottles 20 cents and 81.
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Samuel Leach and family Of Meline, ILL.,, are
visiting his mother Mrs Bradley Leach,
DIR. Craig and his hrother.in-law. Chas. Dixon
left town Saturday tor a visit In New York state
going by carriage. Mrs, Craig followed on Mon
day.
The ladies' social circle Of the Universalisl
church gave an ice cream party at their rooms on
Friday evening.
Rev. Geo W Rutland preached at the South vii
lage church Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

The Wright family held its annual reunion az
the old homestead here Thursday OF last week,
obout 100 members being present permanent
organization was formed.
W s'..i,, aftarnoon lightning burned house,
t,sn harms and so ton OF hay ON the George mon
roe farm at Reach Hin, owned hy Horace no '.'o
now. driving party sheltered In the oarn was
uniniured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

A pike was caught IN the river last week by W
Holman and T.. D Ieff0rds which measured 555e
inches aud weighed 1873 pounds.
The Halle & Frost mill started up Monday
morning.
The Amidon min buildings are being newly
rooted.
Do, aud Mrs u l., Fisher are at Chesterfield
lake Mr. Fishers Sunday school picnieked
there last Saturday
q Johnson was taken 10 the county house Mon
day by Ohicer Kenney. being found To he Insane
Frank j Barber. formerly lawyer mere r 9,l,
and family.
The insurance on the buildings OF Frank Jack
son RECENTLY burned, has been settled at SfPO
II is said that the vacant store In FISK Olock is
10 be occupied soon by Brattlehoro parties VINO
will nut In a first class bakery
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22
MARKET REPORTS.

BOSTON, Aug. ~. The butter market is infused
with the rising tone which has characterized the
flour and grain markets and a higher scale Of
prices must be quoted. Butter is particularly az
fected by the dry weather and reports from all
the dairy sections indicate large shrinkage In the
make Extreme prices were asked in this mar
ket yesterday for the few lots Of fine fresh cream
cry offered. A few brands were reported at 29la
cents. Northern creamery ruled at 2lG3 cents.
Northern dairy 20 cents Potatoes sOllS cents
per bushel. Eggs western, 49, eastern, 23@25
cents.
CHICAGO, Aug. ~. Wheat, No, spring, Sl05
No. winter red, sl.0lla. Corn, No. ? 49ia
Oats, No 2, 3,3s. Rye, No. = 62 Barley, 20.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. ~. Wheat, No. red, s Ol
Corn, No, 2mixed, 1875, Oats No. ? 39ll Rye,
No. ,, 20.
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VIII move into the Jerry Howe house in the
village, which he bought recently.
W. j. Howe and his two daughters. Nav
and Bertha of Worcester, Mass, are visit.
ing here ''''U
David Eddy has bought the Ramsdell
farm on South Hill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-22

Mrs. Aaron Lowe has a night blooming
cereus which blOssomed last Friday night.
Mrs. Bellows returned to her home in
North Adams, Mass. last week.
Mrs. Webb, who has made an extended
visit among her relatives here started to
wards home on Tuesday. She drove her
own horse and expected to reach Keene,
N. H., the same day, a distance of 80
miles
A heavy rain and wind storm visited
this place Tuesday afternoon.
Town x rudor's steam saw mill was
found on fire early Wednesday morning
but the flames were soon under control.
The loss is reported small, being the car
riage aud pile of lumber.
Rev. E. NJ Roel and wife, formerly of
this place, now of Stephentown Centre, n.
Y, are at West Wardsboro, visiting Mrs.
Roel's mother and sister.
Mr.. Jones of Cornish, n. H., is in town
visiting his mother, Mrs. Ball, and other
relatives,
Isaac Sprague. jr spent Sunday with
his father at l.. f. Sheldon's.
Mrs. H. Smith, who has been visiting
friends here has gone to West Wardsboro.
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DIR. II. b. Hartzler, Bible eXpositor OF
Mount Hermon school, will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at 1890 A NJ Mr. l.
d. Sankey will preach and conduct the ser
vice of song August 81 at 1880 A. NJ
The 2lst birthday anniversary. ct Miss
Gertrude Brown was remembered by the
Young people of this town, who gathered
at her home ON the evening OF Aug IA
The company brought substantial remind
ers of their friendship and best wishes
which we're presented for the company ny
" NJ Howe. Miss Gertrude responded
and showed an appreciation of the friend
shin "a hieh prompted the affair. A bounti-
ful collation. was served and the evening
was pleasantly spent.
On Tuesday, Aug. 10, the S1th birthday
anniversary of Lorenzo Bro Sn, Esq'i was
celebrated by a family gathering at the
home of his son, Fred l.. Brown; Mr;
Rrown is still as vigorous mentally ana
pbysically as most people of 90 years
The members of Vernon grange met at
their rooms ON Saturday afternoon and as
cussed the subject of potato culture at tne
same time displaying specimen hills OF early
notatoes raised by themselves. Quite a
large number of fine specimens we're shown