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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
Tie AchooI Inv Again.

w. EdtOr In view Of the late. opinion given
hy the Judges Of the supreme court, published in
last week Ph'rniN, some Questions srem peril
nent II happens that school district No Of
TuWnshend has school Of - weeks under con.
tract, commencing on oct ~. with "A weeks va.
cation during the Christmas holidays Now thus
contract existed under the law Of lsoSS, the only
law operative At the time the contract was made
II will be seen. then that the district had "A right
to expect their public money. providing they sils
tanned - weeks school between Sept. /. $50, and
July /, 1891 And in making the above contract
the district sought Ia be and WAS within the
bounds Of the law. But according to the opinion
Of the supreme court Judges thus dist net viii t
cut OF from their share of the public money he
cause they cannot possibly get in ~ weeks previ.
Gus To March ~ 1881 aud the district had no
school during the spring Of 1880 and have nothing
to count on except the - weeks OF the above
contract Did. therefore, the legislature intend
to exclude districts of this class from the nub,
money II they did intend such gross Injustice
what right had they under the constitution, which
guarantees equal rights TO all, Ia pass such law
II We are correctly Informed dist rict No > OF
Townshend and district in Brookline are In a
similar situation. aud il is quite likely there are
scores of such cases in the state. shall these
districts be compelled to suffer the loss of their
share Of the public money through a legislative
blunderf What would h. In the way of saving
that the law of 1870 could not % into effect until
July 1871 80 far as the distribution of public
money is concerned, because Of constitutional de
fects in its operations Can law be constitu-
tional which goes back and nulfes or abrdges
contracts made by districts under existing laws
Lastly, II the recent construction OF the law by
the supreme bench is correct Is it no: about time
for the governor TO reassemble the legislature
and straghten out the bungle and stop a system
of wholesale robbery j o. F0LLFTT
Townshend, Jan. ID, 1921.
The case or cases cited by Mr.. Follett
appear TO he of kind which neither the
new school law nor the Interpretation
of it by the supreme court covers. We
see no remedy to be suggested except a
special session of the legislature, the cost
of which would be entirely out of proper
ton to the amount of money involved 1t
is an unusual thing for school district to
crowd the whole of its years schooling in
TO one period of "a weeks in the winter
time, and it is probable that not many such
cases will he found in the state They are
such would be entirely unlocked for in
framing the school law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16

Prof Koch has made public the ingre-
dents of his lymph and the manner of its
discovery. The remedy consists of a glycer-
inc extract, derived from the pure cultiva-
ton of tubercle bacilli.
The sugar trust, which was ruled out of
existence, as was supposed, by the decis-
ion of the New York supreme court that it
was an organization in restraint of trade
aud illegal, has reOrganized and new
charter obtained in New Jersey, and will
once more attempt to put its deadly grip
on one Of the prime necessaries Of life.
In accordance with the call issued by ex-
Gov. Long and others, the Republican
club Of Massachusetts, was formally organ
lied at Boston last Saturday by the adop-
ton of a constitution and the election of
officers. Roger Walcott of Boston was
chosen president One of the foremost OBJ
iects of the club is the extension of the
principle of civil service reform 10 all gov
eminent offices. aud it plants itself on pro
gressive lines in all departments of politics.
The constitution excludes from the offices
and committees Of the club all persons
who hold Office or seek TO influence legis-
lation, as well as paid attorneys of corpora
tiOns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16

The ladies' aid society met with Mrs.
Charles Ames, and goodly number took
supper. Although the road was found
drifted in some places the good time en-
joyed repaid the journey.
fair and oyster supper is soon to be
held at the church to help remove the
church debt.
Although money is scarce business is
lively.
II. NJ. Adams has drawn over POO cords
of wood into Brattleboro this winter, with
many more to follow.
With chair legs aud basket rims H. l..
iaddock keeps his men busy.
The Sunday school retains the old officers
for the ensuing year.
The ladies' aid reorganized with the fol.
lowing officers: President, Mrs William
Schofeld; vice-president, Mrs. Henry
Adams; secretary, Mrs Miller Mathcr;
treasurer, Mrs. y. NJ. Prouty.
Frank Brayman takes the Clark Warren
place to carry on this year.
Wanted, a new l. and barn for the par
sonage. Who will give a board log or
anything else to help
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
w WESTMINSTER.

Miss Mary Dascomb went Ia Hamdau
Eohn. last week to visit her cousin. Mrs
Miss Carrie Watkins came bome from,
Burlington last Friday, where she has hsan
Tor the past nine months. at lake Vie,Y
Retreat. She is at home for a short vacs
ton only.
Carlton Holman of Fitzwilliam, Nh.
P'eaSantly surprised his grandfather, Hon.
- Richardson, one day last week. by
making him visit.
Miss Jennie Ormsby has been spending
lew days with friends in this town.
Mrs. Clement Miner died at her home
mere last Sunday morning after a short
illness. although for the past few wears her
health has been very poor, yet at the last
the summons came suddenly. She leaves a
hushahd and two SONS, also an adopted
daughter who sincerely mourn her loss
Or Hoisington is at his home in Wood
stock
We understand that the term of singing
school is nearly ended, only two or three
more lessons
1t Is hoped there will he a good attend
ance at the Parish meeting on Saturday
the TN. at the town hall This meeting
Is held IN compliance with AN act of the
last legislature and it is generally known
mat TINS act has especial reference to the
butteTheld Library Fund" which the
farlsh nope sometime to receive. The
meeting is called at 2 O'Clock p. NJ.
The New York Sunday Tribune of Sun
day last printed a description of Berkeley
Temple Boston, with an interesting account
OF the work which Rev. Chas A. Dickinson
is successfully attempting to do there. A
portrait OF Mr. Dickinson is given, but we
think the verdict of his Westminster
friends will he that it fails to convey a
correct idea of the personality of the man
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
NEW FAME.

At the preliminary lyceum meeting last
Saturday evening committee was chosen
to draft constitution and bylaws. 1t was
decided to open the lyceum Saturday even
ing of this eek in the schOolhouse at half
past seven, and discuss the question Re
solved that the policy of the United States
toward the Indians should be condemned.
According to ancient and time honored Gus
tom paper will he read. All are cor
daily invited tn attend
Probably few of the people who patron
ICED the meat market in Gen. Fields Cab
net building, ever thought of that nugget
of Newfane gold, weighing eight ounces,
that was bought by the general as a speci-
men for his cabinet 1t was found near
Williamsville village, and is said TO have
been converted into jewelry for some of the
Field family. The old sign on the Cabinet
building" m Fields law office printed
thereon, was noticed last year among rub
bish under Union hall. The market no
longer has place in that historic spot, but
"a similar place has been opened by Fred
Pierce at J. D. Pierce's.
Next Tuesday the corporators and officers
of Windham county savings bank are to
have their annual dinner at the County
House.
A genuine thaw Monday rapidly demoral
lied the travelling tO all extent which in
terfered with larger attendance at the tenn
perance lecture.
The w. c. T. L. will meet with Mrs.
Gushing next Wednesday at p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.

The new Sl5. 600 brick schoolhouse in
Highland village Athol, was dedicated last
Saturday
Dynamite which was being warmed in a
stove at West Pelham a few DAYS ago ex
ploded, and Mrs. Powell. who was standing
four feet away, had both limbs so badly
mangled that she died in a few hours.
A sensation was caused at West Brook
field by the finding of dynamite cartridges
under the steps of building The object
in putting them there is a mystery.
The past year has been notable one for
Orange, as $50, 900 has been expended for
new buildings, aud a complete sewerage sys-
tenn has been put in at cost of SGi WW
Some fun is being had at Northampton
over the city's Indebtedness Of $50, 900,
which nobody knows much about and which
the city officials are being asked to explain.
The Charles Duffy store building ia the
Union block on South Main street at G reen.
field was sold last week to Joseph aud
II. W Smith, propretors of the Racket
store, who will occupy it in the spring.
Joseph NJ Pollard Of Keene, n II. has
accepted the cali to become general secre-
tary of the Greenfield Y. NJ. c. A. He is
Mt. Hermon graduate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
WILMINGTON.

An entertainment was gwen at the town
hall on Saturday evening for the benefit OF
the Wilmington Cornet band. The attend
ance was quite good although the hall was
not filled. The program consisted of selec-
tions by the full band, and also by the string
band, which were received with favor by
the audience A fine vocal selection was
given by quartet consisting Of Mrs. Kid.
der, Miss Minnie Ripley, j. r. Buell. and
A NJ. Johnson The last number upon the
program was lecture by Prof. S. NJ. Bowles
of WoOdford, ON The Peculiarites of Some
People" The speaker referred to the obsti-
nate, the superstitious and the absent mind
ed classes of people, while the gossips and
scandal-mOngers came in for a share OF
attention Numerous quotations from the
funny column Of newspapers were made.
Miss Edna L. Dayton, a cOmpOsitor upon
the Northampton, Mass, Daily Journal, is
visiting in town.
c. NJ. Russell gave his illustrated enter
tainment upon the Civil War" at Millers
Falls, Mass, on Wednesday evening, and
will fill engagements at ErvinR Orange
Montague and other places
L. E. Keyser, who was called to Dundee,
n. Y, on account of the illness of his
mother, returned on Monday.
The installation of officers elect of c.
b. Lawton post, G. A. r., aud the w.
r c will he held at their hall on Monday
evening next.
The annual meeting Of the corpOrators
Of the Wilmington savings bank was held
last Tuesday at their banking rooms The
report of the auditors showed the assets OF
the bank 10 lie S439, }06 81, gain of nearly
$50, 900 in the past year; also a surplus OF
S34 ,S3l o., Il net gain Of SlO,3OO. All the
old officers were Notwithstanding f. l.,
Fuller, president; Clark Chandler, vice
president, f. A. Willard, jr, treasurer.
Miss Edith Boyd is paying visit to her sister
at Westminster.
Mrs Amira Haynes is very i'll with pneumonia
An infant child Of A. j. Roberts Was buried
from its parents home ON Tuesday. Rev WIN
Spencer officiating.
The meetings held by Mrs jackson at the Bap
tist church have been well attended and a good
degree ut interest has been manifested.
Miss Matte NJ. Ware was married TO Lincoln
II smith Of Great Darlington on Wednesday
evening of this week, by Rev. VIM. Spencer at the
Residence of her parents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
NORTHFIELD. MASS.

seven ladies united with the Unitarian churrh
Of this place on Sunday last
The 'nitarians will hold their annual fair at
the town hall on the evening NJ Jan - The
drama, "A Morning can. will h. presented as
one Of the attractions
II Webster. Of the firm Of l.. + 4 G. II Web
ster Of this place. has obtained certificate from
the school ~ pharmacy.
Or y. Wood has lid his three year old trot
ting mar, Flora to Or i. & Mitchir ~ Spring
field. Price s32i
Henry Wright. 9nd, left for North Adams
Tuesday morning. to have tumor removed from
his thigh
Frank Wright has Opened his house. il having
been closed greater portion Of the time since thu,
death Ut his wife a little over a year ago
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16

Rev f. NJ, Shrout, pastor United brethren
church. Blue Mound, Kan says: Il feel il my
duty To tell what wonders DR. Kings New DiscoV'
ary has done for me. My lungs we're badly dis
-ased and my parislioners thought could live
onlv A few weeks ltOok live bottles Of Dr. King s
New Discovery and am sound and we'll, gaining ~
pounds in weight -. ,,.,,..
Arthur Love. manager Loves Funny folks
pon,hination writes: After a thorough trial ana
CONVINCING ryideutl / am confident Dr. King =
New Discovery for Consumption 0eats !hrm an
and cures when everything else fails The greAi-
~ kindnrss can do To my many thousand tflrhus
NJ =, ,,res. Them 10 try il Free trial bottles Al
Henry a Chapin's drug store Regular Sizes ~
cents and 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16

This will be sacrifice sale
ofgoods worth anywhere from
Is cents to ST. or even SI.25
a yard. 1t is no use to send
for a sample of these lots.
Come yourself or send to some
friend to select for you.
Every customer will find it
profitable, or at least, interest
ing to spend little time. be-
yond filling their memoran-
dunn, in looking through the
store now to see what special
bargains are being offered.
Some OF the things are in too
small lots to pay to advertise.
Some are here today and sold
tomorrow. Some are not of
tered till the tomorrow comes.
You can pick until February
Ist, from the counter full of
II I-2, IS and IS cent Rib
bonS tor 10 cents a yard, and
from the 8 and 10 cent widths
at 5 cents a yard.
Fifty of the big lot of IL 1-2
cent Antique Tides left. Take
them before inventory if you
want them at 10 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16

Gen, Circuit has introduced in the House
a bill appropriating SIS, 900 for the estab-
lshment of fish hatchery in Vermont and
Senator Edmunds has presented a resolu
ton of inquiry on the same subject. An
earnest effort will be made to secure action
on Gen. CIRCUITS bill at the present session
ermont is almost the only one of the New
England States which does not already
have hatchery. The purpose of the bill
Is To restock the mountain streams of the
state with trout. Gen. Circuit believes that
this can be done in three years time, and
that it would be great gain in attracting
visitors to the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Miss Sadie Rogers has returned to her
home in Troy, N. y.
One If S NJ Ripey's team horses was
found dead in the stable few mornings
since.
Bertha Pierce is spending the week in
frattleboro with her aunt, Mrs. H. w.
Bruce
Warren Aldrich has leased his shop to \.
h. Johnson.
;. NJ. Ripley and son were in town Sat
urday and Sunday.
4 party Of Odd Fellows and their ladies
attended the installation of officers of the
Bondville lodge last week.
The Sons of Veterans have the drama
In the Enemy's Camp, in rehearsal. and
it will be brought before the public in a few,
weeks They have also a masquerade hall
billed for Feb. g.
The Londonderry dramatic club will pre-
sent The Two Orphans next Friday even
ing. New scenery and costumes will add
much to the attractions of the drama
The Londonderry Library association is
10 receive benefit at Union hall Feb 20
when the dramatists will present Hazel
Kirk. This association has a large and
choice selection of books, which provides
the public with fine resource for reading
matter.
Two of our town physicians got sadly left
one night last week ON "a return trim from
Peru. Their horse leaving them, they were
compelled to walk distance of several
miles to the home Of one of them Tn,
horse brought up in front of the tomb in a
snow drift, where he was found by the
owner at about o'clock A. Nj
Mrs Henry Howard NEE Emma Whitman.
daughter of Ora Whitman of this town,
who married few years since and went
with her husband to New Mexico, there TO
find home, returned with his remains to
Windham last Saturday for nterment. A
short time ago Mr.. Howard went OH horse
back to catch a COW. He succeeded in
throwing the lasso over the cows head, but
was endorsed, and becoming entangled in
the trappngs, was dragged some distance,
receiving injuries which resulted in his
death Mrs. Towards many friends ex
tend their sympathy to her in her great at
Fiction.
Mrs. Mary Dudley acted as installing Off
Ger for the Woman's Relief corps in ia
maica Jan. and in this place Jan TO-
ID. F. Ripley of Turner's Falls arrived
Monday night to take charge Of his broth
er's business for a few weeks
Mrs. A. Baker is very i'll aud little hope
Is entertained Of her recovery.
Camp Foster, 5. of v, installed these
officers Jan. 10:
Capt, II j. Ramslell: First Lieut.. Wear Hough-
ton; Second Lieut., q. n. Randall 5. c.. r. s
Goddard; = NJ, f A Hulett: Chap. G. F. Hu.
lett; Camp e., VI. Rawson; Corp. O., d. j. Fred.
rrck Camp C., r. 5. Goddard, NJ Rawson. G. r.
FarnSworth
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
WINDHAM.

News received by telegraph last week We'd
nesday, from New Mexico, of the death of Henry
O. Howard, of pneumonia. The remains arrived
Saturday al Bellows Falls, accompanied by Mrs.
Howard, who was Miss Emma Whitman Of Lon
donderry aud arrived here Sunday morning The
funeral was held In the afternoon at the church,
Rev Mr. Beckwith officiating. Mr. Howard was
recovering from his accident Of ten weeks ago,
and was so as To he shout on crutches when
attacked by pneumonia lie had b-en In New
Mexico ~ years upon cattle ranch. During the
last tt.n.years he had been superintendent for the
company, which owned u large range aud some
SlOl head of cattle. The details In managing such
a ranch are complicated aud numerous, hut
through Mr. HoWards careful management and
untring tuergy, the company is considered to he
ON sure footing although other companies have
failed on account Of the decrease IN value of
cattle during the last few years l.. W, Richard.
son and wife aud two children of BoNbOro, Mass
A. W. j. Wilkins aud wife of Putney, Asa Whit
man of BrattlebOrO Frank sparrow Of London
derry relatives were present al tue funeral, aso
a large number Of former associates and friends
OF the Deceased. Harlan l.. Howard remained In
New Mexico 10 settle SOME affairs, and will come
east soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16

The annual festival Of the Universalist society
Will h. held at Citizens hall Tuesday evening
Jan. - An entertainment will le given, followed
by u dance.
Al the annual parish meeting held Last week
Monday evening, G. Farr was chosen modrra
tor, o. K. FAIR. Treas, Mrs. Helen Burnham
clerk, Larkin W. Amldon and A. VI Brown.
soliciting committee
Mr. David Morgan and family. who have recent
ly come on from Nebraska. now occupy the ten.
ement vacated by Mr.. Barrrtts family In Ransom
Fairs hous-. Mr. Morgan Is at work for o. r.
Farr
At the meeting appointed for organizing q
young peoples society last Friday evening. a
committee was chosen t. make further arrange.
mentS and to meet again on Thursday evening,
Feb >. tn perfect the organization
5 A Byard made flying business visit To Mas.
sachusetts last week
-. h FAIR is now getting out three carloads II
box boards which he " IN soon ship
The Randall Brothers arr filling their icr houses
The officers Of Spofford grange for the year 1871
will ~ installed at their next regular meeting.
which will br on Saturday evening, January -
After the installation oyster supper " III he.
served to all who may be present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
TO senator Merrill, Speaking la Re-
half Of HSuesI Money.

From the Springfield Republican of January TO-
AS wise Ulys stranger TO all fear,
Who smote the beggar frus in his tracks,
Proved that old age nor skill nor ygOr lacks
so, with the NestOr OF our Senate here,
Science and daring equally appear,
Whether he fOiled the def foes Hank attacks,
or stript the rags from on the beggars hacks,
Letting their hare defOrmities appear
The grazing point of his lthuriel spear
showed the upslartng silver" devil close
Squatted beside the cOuntry's listening ear.
He babe that wicked wild delusion, Hence
Yam to sophisticate the question clear.
For, 10 his sturdy honesty there goes
The saving virtue Of rare common sense
JOHN SANARI.
Washington d, C., Jan. s., 1891
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16

The Importance Of purifying the blood can
not be oyerestimated, for without pure
blood you cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs
good medicine to purify, vitallze, and enrich
the blood, and Hoods sarsaparilla Is worthy
your confidence. It is peculiar I'm that II
strengthens and builds up the system, creates
an appetite, and tones the digestion, while
1t eradlcates disease. Give 1t a trial.
Hoods Sarsaparllla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
TOWNRHENn

A Pheasant company gathered at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. A A. Blood last Saturday evening
To congratulate them on the completion OF -
years uf married lie. and alSo to express their
appreciation Of the services Of MIR Blood as leader
Of the Baptist choir In behalf of the donors
Rev. Mr. Athearn presented gifts Of silver a
and syrup cup Mr. Blood responded with a few
well chosen words In the pastors remarks al
fusion was made To- the fact that la the very room
Ia which the guests were assembled MIR and Mrs
Blood were united in marriage. Jan. u. 1876. by
Rev Mark Carpenter
At the meeting Of the Baptist choir last Satur-
day evening thrs" uficrr- werr elected. OrganiSt
Mrs X u Phillips: chori.tpr. A A Bln,d. assist.
ant churi-trr. Mrs r T. Stoddarl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
BERNARDsToN, MASS.

North BernardstOn school is CLOSED for the pres
ent ON account Of whoOping cough.
An Interesting lecture upon Socialism was
given last "Wednesday evening by President An
dneWs OF Brown university.
The Bernhrdston Mutual society for detecting
thieves held its Goth annual meeting al the New
England House last Monday evening
Mr. d. A. Goodridge, a former principal II
Powers Institute is now in Florence, Italy.
Rev MIR Hitchcock NJ Greenfield will preach la
The Methodist church next sunday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
Deaths.

Ia Halifax Jan II. Levi kelsey
In Wilmington. Jan .. infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs A. ! Roberts
~ south Londonderry. Jan. T. infant daughter
ot Mr.. aud Mrs Albert Clayton
In Chesterfield. y H., Jan. =. Mrs. Nancy Har
vey. wife Of George y Harvey. 10
In Westminster. Jau. II. Mrs Clement Miner
In Roxbury. Mass. Jan q, Benjamin Franklin,
a native Of GuifOrd. -
IN X issell, Pa, Jan. I, R-na. infant daughter
OF J. W aud Mrs Lena Root RhuadeS formerly
uf Bratt eboru
In New Mexico. Henry g Howard. T.
~ Northfield, Mimi, Jan. /, Rev. James Frank.
lin Wilcox native Of Westminster West born In
~ and for over - years faithful minister Of
the Baptist church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-16
WEST wARDSBoRO.

About 10 neighbors and friends enioyed
the Soclahle at Mr.. Earles last week
wednesday evening. 4 few songs were
sung and games, requiring skill of both
head and hands, were played Mr.. Earle
was surprised by receiving the proceeds Of
the sale Of baskets
A new hand for burning lime and u wood
chopper from Adams, have been engaged
at the lime kiln.
The rain storm which began Sunday af-
ternoon continued until nearly noon on
Monday. The brook, beside which is the
road to West Dover, was the highest known
for years, washing ice, snow and hoodwood
into the road in dozen places, in some
instances three or four feet in depth, and
taking eight hands nearly all the afternoon
to remove it,