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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
VIVA, They Are Csi,iuK U. Now.

The much advertised land sale in the
Getty of Cardiff, Tenn, took place on
Tuesday and Wednesday, when large
number of northern excursionists were
present and total sales of 5000, 900 were
made a Nashua, n, H., man paid $255 a
front foot for lot opposite the site of the
proposed hotel What sort of speeula-
tive venture this is may be judged from the
fact that Cardiff is at present a place in an
open field and few tents the only build
ings. An item from the Boston Herald
financial column sizes up accurately the sit
uation in these doomed ''cities ~
A New England capitalist, travelling
through the South, wrote home from Chat
tanooga. Tenn, few days ago, and, in
discussing the land boom in the South, PEN
ned these lines Il hear of new towns ey-
cry day where there are to be land sales,
many that you never hear of North. The
business is surely overdone, especially in
the present condition of the iron market,
An old rebel, who has just sold a poor farm
with mineral on it for big price put 1t
about right a day or two ago. SAID he
THE Yankees licked US in the war, but we
are giving them -- now
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
THE MILLER HOusE

The writer of the Brattleboro letter in the
Springfield Sunday Republican says; famous
landmark of this town is now being taken down
and moved away, and few seem to regret its re-
moval, for there was nothing but its old associ-
alton to commend 1t 10 public approval This is
the David Miller house between the estates Of
George S. Dowley and +. A. whitney on Main
street. To this house came Larkin G. Mead, sr
in 1889 and here he lived until his death 80 years
ago. In that house were born Larkin G. Mead,
the sculptor, now of Florence, and Eleanor Mead,
the wife Of William D. Howes The building had
been frequently changed and additions built and
sheds tackled on by occupants and owners who
succeeded the Meads, that II bore little resem-
blance except In the front to the way il appeared
when its famous residents were there Its
removal will greatly add TO the pretty
appearances OF that section Of our town The elder
Mead conducted a prosperous law practice here
Tor years, was state senator In 1876 and pro-
cured the charter of the Vermont Savings bank.
and was Its first treasurer, continuing for q
years and resgning just before his death This
institution, which Is now the largest Of its kind in
the state, with deposits of over g. OOO, 900, may
perhaps better stand as a monument TO the Mead
family and their influence here than the homely
house so long occupied by David Miller.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

Mylo j. Myers, a former resident, died recently
IN the insane asylum at Concord and his body was
the mills here he injured his spine and insanit {
resulted. He leaves wife and two children.
j. II. Morgan of Vernon is 10 have charge, nj
the Hinsdale and Vernon ferry this year.
A l21e pound pike was caught one day last week
near the mouth of Ashuelot river.
Geo c. Fisk has decided TO rebuil5 the h,r,,,
block, recently bought, and the contract for tht
work has been given to J II, Henry The dimen
sions OF the building will be 10X25
A, =. Martin, formerly Of Hinsdale has beer
elected one OF the aldermen Of Fort Valley. Ga
MT Martin Is the proprietor Of large iron factor,
In that place.
The towns books and accounts arr now in ia,
hands OF an expert, who II is hoped may account
for the disappearance OF the missing SON viii
has mysteriously leaked away in the past few
superintendent Taylor from PHILADELPHIA. Ia,
mills '
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

The recently enlarged Universalist church AT
Orange, was dedicated Wednesday ~
A new iron bridge is 20 be built across the Deer
Held river betw cen auckland and Shelburne Falls
Lieut., Perce's house was burglarizad SATURDAY
night; clothing, silgerwRre and papers were taken
This is the third burglary that has occurred In th4
same vicinity during the past few weeks.
George, alias Jack" Woodland. who ,yas tho
terror OF Greenfield and vicinity for several wears
died Saturday OF consumption in the state prison
at Charlestown, where he was serving a fomr
years sentence '''
The Farley paper company's mill No. l. at
Wendell Depot, was burnedl last Saturday morn.
ing, causing loss OF upward of S9O,06O III.
mill will be rebuilt at once NV
John Burns, well-known farmer of Deeraald
was fatally injured just below the Deerfsld sts'
ton by the SEQ express train from Oreendeld
Iuesday lie was driving across an unused cross
ing near the Shaw place, which the river ROAD
bought last fall In order to straghten It's tracks
ana dld not see the train coming around IN,
sharp curve His skull was smashed in, the two
smashed 10 splnters 49, "N
FL Culley, eX-mayor of Fitchburg. c ommitted
yoir " '' ''''e'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

1t is estimated that the Republican tariff
bill, known as the Mckinley BILL now be
fore the House. will effect a reduction of
$500 900, GOO in the revenue from import du,
ties and of $40, 600, 600 in the internal rev.
enue. At the last moment both hides and
sugar were put upon the free list, with a
proposition to pay bounty of two cents a
pound on all sugar made in this country
for period of fifteen years. The proposal
to put sugar on the free list is in accord
ance with the Republican protective prin-
ciple which holds that articles of common
necessity, which cannot be produced in
this country in quantities to practically
supply our wants, should be admitted free
of duty Only one-tenth of the sugar used
by our people is grown at home. The bill
has been so drawn as to furnish all the pro-
lection possible to the farming interests.
1t is expected that the discussion of the
bill will begin within two weeks, and the
Republicans hope for its passage by June
LET
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
THE MILL ON THE FLOSS.
The NorIhfieId season Opens Ear

The NOrthfteld season Opens Early.
During Wednesday night gang of about
fifty Turner's Falls roughs left that place in
carriages for prize fight between two of
their number. Their intention probably
was to drive up over the New Hampshire
line, but by a mistake or otherwise they
chose their place in d. L. Moody's meadow
in Mortified, in a hollow near John Wana
makers pond, where they pitched their
ring and proceedings began. This was
about five O'Clock in the morning, when the
birds were singing and the grass was
springing and the seminary girls were
waking up for breakfast In due time the
girls looked out on the beauties of nature,
saw the crowd in the meadow, concluded
that something besides a prayer meeting
was going on, and the police were notified.
The officers.put an end to the fun by arrest
ing some six or eight of the crowd. The
principals and 10 or 20 of the admiring
spectators skipped for Hnsdale, taking
quarters at the hotel there at about
o'clock. As soon as the distinguished
character of the visitors became known a
crowd began to gather, and in due time,
through the GOODNESS and determination of
Constable Jeffords assisted by Policemen
Kenney and MarstOn, the whole crowd
were arrested and taken back to Mortified,
receiving a farewell ovation from some 300
citizens as they departed The two slug
gers were badly pounded, and required the
professional attendance of DR.. Leonard at
the hotel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
Deafns.. Can,, he cursa

ny local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear There Is only one
way To- cure deafness and that is by constitutional
remedies Deafness is caused by an nfamed
condition OF the mucous lining of the Eustachian
tube. When this tube gets intiamed you have a
rumbllng sound or imperfect hearing and when II
Il entirely closed Deafness is the result and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube
restored 20 its normal condition hearing will be
destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by eatarrh which, is nothing but an In.
haned condition OF the mucous surfaces
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Deafness caused by Catarrh) that we can not
cure by taking Halls CatarFh Cure Send foT
circulars, free
,.,,, F.. J. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by druggists, rs cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
GaiIF0rd.

About all the men in this vicinity WARE
ealed out last Friday to battle with tbe
hre raging on Vernon mountain east -,
Edison Franklin's place, 95 or 3CI acres ~ ~
ssprout land belonging to the Asylum ham,
burned over, By hard labor the fire ,"as
suodued lust before reaching several hmn
dred cords of wood belonging to ] HonSh
Ton and large quantity of sawed lnmhsr
the property of Holmes & Reynolds
Men Members Of the Christian Endeavor so
cietles OF Brattleboro held meeting in IN.
village church last Friday evening and t ia'
week Thursday. anu 'n''
Mrs, Mrs VIM, Gawkey left for Detroit
Mich, on Monday. '''''''
Hollis Gallup is in town this wssL
John Gale killed five black snakes ma..
urlng from three to five feet in LENGTH -
urday. '"''' last sat
The adjusters have been in town "a
week to settle the grist mill loss, but tb 'n,
are complications in the case which 'r nan
vented any settlement being reached p''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
VILLAGE MEETING

The warrant for the annual village meet
ing, TO be held on Tuesday evening, May O,
was posted last night The only article
calling for anything besides routine bust
ness is the third, which is as follows:
ITO see if the village will vote to appoint a com.
mittee of three TO investigate and report at a
special meeting 10 be called by the bailiffs, the
practcability OF purchasing the Chestnut Hill res
nected herewith
The purpose of this is to bring this sub
ject before the people for consideration and
discussion 1t is believed by many that the
village should own its water works, aud
that, if bought at a reasonable price, the
bonds could be so arranged that the prop
erty would pay for itself in a period of say
90 years and the burden would not be felt,
while water rents could be fixed at price
to simply cover the actual cost of the ser
vice
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

The city council have appropriated slOOo for
school supplies under the new law mi /, ~ Il,
thought that sum will not be sufficient "
The board Of trade are considering the nro,,.
sition OF q. r. Polhamus Of New YORK Who osyi'r
large paving contracts TO a local company,
DR.. Prouty Of this city and Dr.. Aldrich of Mail.
eoro while riding together Monday, were throw
rom carriage and both quite badly injured
Petitions are In circulation asking the 90, -.
mixing plant. '"e''''7
The Daughters OF Rebekah realized aLout Stso
rom lheir annual falr and festival last week
, Thomas Foley, aged 70, while walking thron,,b
russell brick yard Thursday evening. lell lnt1 a
nteh' uylnB soon after from a dislocated neck
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
srxTIErH WEDDING ANNryyRs,,v

. April 10, 1880, Austin Weatherbsa1 -
u , and Miss Lucy Wicks of Halifax
were united in marriage in the LATTER Ia
ny Friest Wood, and their Goth annie LA
HS quietly passed last week Tuesdav a,
sneir home in the south part of the 90 AZ
mr. Meatherhead is 50 years of ag ~ s, a.
nls wlie rs g. and both are still bright an n
aTuye' Mr. Weatherhead being abls ~ ~ anu anu
an ENDS OF print without glasses Hs eau
ene youngest OF the 10 children Of Jos@' a.
s sL sarah Weatherhead of this place V' saI
H ING only other member of the fsmily r anu
PSiIlS Is ms sister, Mrs Sarah Greenieaf Y of
rhlladelphia, aged 92 years Mr. X Wan,S OIL
''"sau was the Oldest of the eight ebiIdren
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

me village district school will BIO taught
by Miss Nellie Twitchell and will commence
next Monday.
IL is becoming quite dry in town in con-
sequence OF the long continued absence of
rain VI
May day is set for clearing of the park
IN IN the village by volunteers Of both sexes,
1t Is hoped good number will be present
and then the work can be done auickIv
ana Iownshend can be Justly proud Of
her park. Let ministers. LAWYERS mar.
chants and all turn out.
Inc hrst of series of speaking contests
Tor Demorest medals will be held FRIDAY
evening; May ?, at the seminary hall. Stu
uentS 0i the school and others will take
pafs' The program will be interspersed
win instrumental and vocal music by a ia.
dies chorus The successful contsst.n,
WIN be awarded a SILVER medal by eompe.
Tent Tent Judges. List of speakers Misses
Am MINNIE Metcalf' Edith Miles, Bertha Phil
Fred Reed '''o" anu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
RARE COIN COLLECTION.
| Brattleboro Correspondence Of Sunday Republi.
can

can.
LorinR q. Parmelee, the numismatist Of Boston
and former resident Of Wilmington, has sold his
TO New York persons, who are TO sell them al
public auction next month. The collection com
prises about 300 pieces, many Of which are un.
circulated and ~ Thought the most valuable single
collection OF United States coinage in the world
and is valued at $4,000, Mr. Parmelee has been
about 70 years securing this collection which In.
cludeS the rare 1901 dollar for which he paid $50
though 1t has since nearly doubled In value, and a
specimen OF every gold coin from 1895 down to
the present date, the best assortment known.
some OF the rare pieces OF colonial coinage In this
cabinet are valued as high as SlOOO each, An I'M.
successful effort was made to secure these coins
for the government, II being more nearly com.
delpha mint
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

You have heard your friends and neiRhbors talk
ing about II. You may yourself be one of the
many who know from personal experience insi
how good thing il is II you have ever tried ii
you are one Of its staunch friends, because thu
wonderful thing about IL Is that when once given
FAIR trial, DR., Kings New Discovery ever after
holds place In the house. II you have never
used II and should be AFFLICTED with cough, cold
or any throat, lung or chest trouble, secure bot
Tie AZ once and give fair trial II is guaranteed
every time, OF money refunded Trial bottles
Tree at Henry A. Chapin's drug store
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

ue work begun in Bucketville last sum
mer, under Mr.. Bates of Oberlin colIsgs
mas been continually growing i'm interest
ne fruits Of the good work is the organi =.
za1loh OF church as branch of the Con
fregauonallst church of South Wardsboro
l-aSt sunday several united with this branch
aau three received the ordinance of han.
us. ism II Rev Mr. Merrill, state secretary Of
Vne home Missionary society, gave Ts a
t nery interesting and helpful sermon from
.ne VeAt' Thy kingdom come, " after " hich
was administered the sacrament of the
i Lh supper Mr.. @. j. Peterson of 81
oohlusoury' our first pastor, who Is earnest
t amu energetic in Christian work, we feel IL
e ens one Tor the place and has the symnatbv
ana prayers Of all interested "'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25


Rev. Jas. Eastwood will preach in the
universalist chapel next Sunday, April 81,
at the usual hours
The people of Putney who are Interested
IN hunting and fishing have recently organ
lzed club. to be known as the Putnev Rod
and Gun club. Its object is to protect the
hsh and game in such manner as the laws
oil our state provide for. The club pro
poses to see that all laws are strictly en-
forced. 1t is hoped that the people Of this
vicinity will carefully read the laws and
govern themselves accordingly. The mem.
oers OF the club have also bought a tran
and clay pigeons and have hired grounds.
and expect to hold shooting matches once
IN two weeks or as often as the members
may desire
Inc good Samaritans will hold a Nav So
E MAJ al the BAPTIST chapel Friday evening,
May ?, at which time ''butterdvn snnDsr
will be served
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

On Sunday evening, while Jack Airing was put
ting his horse into the barn, he received a severe
blow on his left shoulder, which nearly felled
him. He screamed for help, but before any
came the perpetrator Of the deed had escaped.
Ira d. Sankey is in town.
d. l.; Moody's son viii was home over Sunday
from Yale
Rev. NJ. II, Wells, retired clergyman Of this
place, preached In Winchester last Sunday, the
minister from there supplying in the Orthodox
church here for Rev. Mr.. Cook the pastor.
Mr.. Bemis and his daughter. Mrs j. b. Strat
ton, were recently called to Boston by the death
OF his brother
Rev. :. X. Free has gone to Connecticut this
week 10 fish in some of his old haunts
The hotel, The Mortified, " is being renovated
and put in readiness to open about May l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
sOuth Ward.boro.

'HoA THE wARDsBoRo coNGKE-
oArloNAL CHURCHES.
tic NJ. = Merrill secretary of the Domes-
the Gony society of Vermont was with
last resAtonal church of Wardsboro
horo i n nay lie preached at South Wards
the afta smo forenoon and at Bucketville in
places V1ni holding communion at both
was forma AZ haeketville branch church
church H. anu three we're taken into the
'''rs on confession Of faith. Rev.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
,,-IItord Cen,re.

Rev. f. W. Sprague will preach at the
Universalist church next Sunday at 2:30
p. NJ.
Warren Fessenden is appointed lister in
place of r. f. Ward, resigned
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Prouty move to
Brattleboro about the middle Of May to
take position in the Asylum retreat for
the season.
f. f. Ward moves May 10 DIR. Sholess
farm in Dummerston.
Mrs. j. L. Bullock is i'll for the third
time within few weeks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

Rec, from all sources during the year, sii76s 80
The sum of $500 has heen paid on the
village Indebtedness during the year, leav-
ing $1,000 more due. All bills are paid,
and it is estimated that the same tax as
last year, 30 cents, will pay the expenses of
the coming year and wipe out all indebted.
ness. sA' a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

A large washout on the school property carried
1000 tons of soil into the river The gap lrft *
one-eighth of mile long and IS feet deep in
places, The washout ruined a very fine piece Of
meadow land, covering it with gravel TO the depth
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

The library association will hold its an
nual meeting at the librarians Saturday,
May 3, at 3 o'clock
Members of the W. C. T. u may take
notice that the date OF the next meeting is
changed from the first Wednesday in May
to next week Wednesday at Mrs. Kenny's
Apropos of meetings, the Fayetteville
park association holds its annual meeting
at Union hall Tuesday evening, the 29th,
after which we shall expect to see spring
improvements around the common, and
about that time might be a favorable op-
portunity 10 organize some clearing up
work in the cemetery.
Speaking of improvements, this place
with others ON the narrow gauge, now has
the benefit of all outgoing afternoon mail
by the mixed train.
Ernest and Edgar Tuthill are conductors
on the street cars from Boston to Charles
ton.
n. NJ Batchelder has been in Boston this
week buying goods.
The following from the Worcester Tele
gram Of April Is is Of local interest "a
pleasant wedding took place at the resi-
dence of Alfred Holden, No. West street
yesterday afternoon, his daughter, Annie
a. Thompson, uniting in marriage with
Philo W Newton of Hartford, Conn, Rev.
j. +. Lowering officiating. There were
about % friends present, and a wedding
collation. followed the ceremony. The bride
was the recipient of many beautiful pres
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton left the city
on the 5.OS p. NJ. train for New York and
after their wedding trip will reside in Hart
ford
Mr.. Davidson has rented part of his
house TO Mr.. Swain from Bellows Falls.
who Is to have charge of the steam mill
across West river.
II. A. kilburn leaves this week for few
visits en- route to the Ocean House. Swami
scott, of which he is manager.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
THE RIFLE.
RECORD SCORE APRIL 10

RECORD SCORE APRIL 10.
French, 80 10 SOS 10 IS
SPECIAL RECORD.
French, 10 9l9lo 59siO IS
Q 10 o : S-sl
MILITARY RIFLES, CREEDMoOR TARGET.
Cooane, 8 go 3 4 80
80
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

We desire 20 express our heartfelt thanks 10
the many friends and neighbOrs who 10 kindly
aided US In our recent bereavement
JOHN L. NEWMAN
HELEN M. NEWMAN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

The house on the farm owned by the
heirs of Ira Blodgett was burned Tuesday
afternoon, and the fire, spreading in the
grass toward the houses of SamI Wright
and Andrew Blodgett, was conquered only
alter vigorous fight by the neighbors.
The house was occupied by Jason Howe,
and caught fire from a smudge intended for
q, The Josiah Wright place has been sold to
Charles Blanchard of Brandon, who will
Immediately occupy it.
The village schools opened Monday, with
MISS Clara Votey and Miss Mira Conant as
teachers. "' aS
"lll Putnam is to teach in district No. 2
Miss Sadie WOolley is teaching in No
and Miss Mary Park in No. 8
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
West Dover.

Moses Boyle is at White River Junction
building barn for b. l.. Boyle.
Elliot Leonard planted his garden April
Mabel Stephenson was recently thrown
from an OK cart and one of the wheels ran
over her neck. Strange to say, she was
not seriously hurt.
Mrs. French was in town with millinery
goods Wednesday and Thursday.
ID. n. May is in Boston this week buvinp
his spring goods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

Every tissue Of the body. every bone muscle
and organ is made stronger and more healthful
10y the use of Hood $ Sarsaparilla
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

Gilbert Yeaw and wife are to move into
the house with Mrs. L. Howe.
c. F. Brown and wife are moving to
her fathers place
Miss Hattie Williams, who has been at
work at ). NJ. Harris the past year, went
70 her home IN Nottingham Tuesday, and
Mrs Cudworth takes her place.
The Baptist woman's missionary society
met Wednesday with Miss NJ. A. I.azelle
The mill men are trucking in their logs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

The ladies' aid society will meet with
mrs d. Lazelle next Thursday afternoon
May l. All are invited.
l. ,. Worden lost his horse last Monday
from lockjaw, caused by a cut in the foot
T. v Thomas does not seem to get mucb
better lie is attended by DIR. Lamb If
Our school began last Monday with Ann;o
Baker as teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
THE VILLAGE FINANCES.

The annual village report, now in the
hands of the printers, shows the following