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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
VICINITY GLEANINGs.

w. ID. Leonard of Winhall has pair of
forceps and turkeys that were brought
over on the MayfOwer in 1920 by the sur
geon of that ship, They have passed from
his generation into the hands of Mr. Leon
ard through five generations of doctors,
Mr.. Leonard was in a medical college
when he got them. The forceps are some
what similar to the hawksbill forceps, com
monty used by dentists years ago
John Pierce of Chester, a former Yer
mont academy boy, graduated last week
from the pharmaceutical college at Boston.
Mrs. Arnold of Weston, whose husband
died from cancer last spring, attempted
to commit suicide one day last week by
drowning in the grist-mill pond. She was
insensible when taken out, but will
recover.
The notorious VIII Andrews was ar
rested in Felchville last week and at a
hearing at Windsor he was bound over in
the sum of 5000 for stealing robes and
blankets in March. He is now in Wood
stock jail.
George f. Ladd of Woodstock and Pay
son S. Wild of Manchester are among the
commencement speakers at Williams
college.
The premature discharge of a shotgun
Sunday, probably fatally injured George
Nutting of Chester, aged 10. The charge
took effect in the abdomen.
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this place to Jamaica village. We regret
losing him.
Our soldiers and others of our towns
people attended Memorial services at West
Wardsboro last Sunday and listened to
very interesting discourse by the Rev. Mr..
Earle. pastor of the Baptist church, from
III Timothy. II. ,: "ThOu, therefore. en-
dure hardness as good soldier of Jesus
Christ The same parties stopped at
Bucketville and listened to an able Memo
rial discourse by Rev. G. J. Peterson.
On We lncslay morning deep feeling
of sadness settled over our community up
on hearing OF the death of Mrs. Lyman f.
Holding. She has long been suffering from
a severe trouble which required a surgical
operation, to which she submitted on Tues
day. She male all necessary arrangements
for her death, bid adieu to her husband and
little daughter and friends, and awaited the
result of the operation as calmly as could
be expected. After the operation she re-
gained consciousness an knew her friends
and hope was entertained that she would
survive, but she was seized with severe pain
about the heart AMI diel instantly. In
her death Mr.. Holden loses devoted wife
who was a helpmeet inleed, aud little
Alice an affectionate mother. All through
her illness she has patiently endured her
sutferings.
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w ILLIAMSVILLE.

Some of our people are beautify.ng their
front yards by removing the fences.
Two members of the Grand Army, with
the school and about - citizens, marched
to the cemetery at : o'clock on Saturday
morning The early hour and the recent
rain prevented many going who would 9TH
erwise have done so. Rev. +. II. Roberts
offered prayer and made some appropriate
remarks, after which came rea ling, rccita-
tions and singing by the school. The chill
dren, each carrying a wreath and bouquet,
placed them on the graves of l6 soldiers
who are buried here. Many Of the other
graves also held flowers.
The UniversaliSt Sunday school number
ell 1873 during the month of May
Mrs. Emeline Brown died Thursday
morning at , o'clock. She was II years OF
age. Her brother, Ezekiel Nelson of Roy
alston, Mass, came Wednesday evening.
Funeral at the Methodist church Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock.
The house of Charles w. Morse was
thrown open to party of 30 young people
on Friday evening, May 20. Games and
dancing filled the evening and cake and cot
fee were served at II clock.
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SKY SCRAPERS.

Last Saturday for the first time in ID
years Dartmouth college sent down her
strongest ball team to battle with the Clare
monts, and met with a defeat in an eXcit-
ing contest, to l.
Hamilton has recovered from his injuries
and is again covering first bag for the
Troys.
Bruton has been released by Albany and
has signed with Fort Wayne. the team
with which he played last season.
The east and west sides of Main street
will soon cross bats for honor and a supper
at the Brooks House.
The Vermont Academy boys distin-
guished themselves on Tuesday by defeat
ing the strong Goddard Seminary team at
Barre. The score was , to 1. The Yer
mont Academy boys made only four or five
hits, but Constable's timely two-bagger and
home run carried the day. 1t is evident that
the academy team is playing great ball, ="
and an interesting contest is assured when
the return game is played here with the
BrattlebOro Amateurs.
The names of those who have agreed to
take season tickets have been turned over
to Mr.. O'Neil, brother of the Holy Cross
captain. He is at once to begin canvass
to see what support will be given the Holy
Cross players, strengthened by four or five
men, including one from Harvard and one
from Yale 1t appears as if there was an
even chance that O'Neil' team would come
here.
The game between the High Schools and
and Mount Hermons last Saturday was as
pretty a struggle as one would wish to see
up to the seventh inning. At that time the
score was ) TO 1 in favor of the High
Schools, but the boys went TO pieces in that
inning, and the Mount HermOns rolled up
II scores by a punching of the hits, while
the High Schools punched the errors. The
final score was ii to 7. The High Schools
expect to go to Mount Hermon tomorrow
for return game.
4 party of 10 went to Northampton on
Memorial day to see the Northampton-Holy
Cross games, both of which were won by
the former team, the scores being to
and to l.. The Brattleboro boys were
very favorably impressed with the Holy
Cross men who propose to come here. The
team is not well balanced, containing hye
strong and four weak players. Only the
former will come to Brattleboro
The to game between Brown and Ho'
~ cross ON tuesday was OF more IMAM vi
binary interest, as it was battle between
Woodcock, who is to go to Northampton
and Stafford, who may come here. WOOD
cock struck out four men and Stafford IA
Five hits with total of six were made Oh
Woodcock and three singles OIL STANFORD
and four of these hits were by the nVe mel
whom O'Neil wishes to bring here.
The John f. Morrills of Boston wish tC
play here the latter part of the month, OF
their way to ClaremOnt.
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WEST WARDsBORO.

Among recent arrivals in town are Char
lie Baldwin and two friends from Worce>-
ter, Mass; Misses Alice j. Putnam. Lulu
Payne, Hattie Waite and Raymond Rice
from Midllctown, Conn; AMI Lewis
Harmon |, Cromwell, Conn.
Mrs. d. A. Wakefield has gone to visit
her sister, Mrs. II. NJ. Hopkinson. at Per
kinsvile
Alfred Sprague of IIinslale, y. H.. is
helping w. J. Davidson in building an adj
dtiOn to his barn.
Martin G. Fitts's lime barrel machinery
is set up in NJ. ID. Leonard's shop and he
has begun work.
Several from here attended the memorial
services at Warlsboro SItur lay and mum
Der from WardsbOro came Sunday morning
to listen TO a carefully prepared memorial
sermon by Rev. +. b. Earle.
Mrs. +. l.. Rice has been ON a brief visit
at her sisters, Mrs. BurnS's in Brdttleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CONvBN-
TON.

The 3Sth annual meeting of the Baptist
Sunday school convention of Windham
county will be held in the Baptist church
at Jamaica next Wednesday. The morn
ing session will open with the usual praise
service, to be followed by organization, the
customary reports, papers and discussion
The afternoon session will be given to
themes of everyday interest and import
ance in the work of the Sunday schools,
Rev. f. S. Smith, Mrs. Mary Ballou, Rev.
O. p. Fuller, Prof. d. G. Smyth, Mrs. f.
A. Kenyon and Rev. Walter Chase being
named among the speakers. Pastors and
superintendents are asked to see that their
schools are represented by the proper dele
gates, and that a report be made of their
needs and prospects.
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SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Last Wednesday night win Whitman,
with little son of Harry Clough, went TO
Bondville to get COW. On their return
win was leading the COW behind the team
and the little boy was driving the horse,
when, just above Byron Rabbits, where a
sad accident occurred a few years ago, the
horse became frightened and turned from
the main road and ran into the barn-yaru
at Melendy brothers, completely demoiish,
ing the wagon, which was a good one, ana
injuring the child somewhat on one Knee
but it is hoped not seriously
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DrathS.

In Brattl-boro, June =, Susan knight, wife Of
j. Dwight Plummer
In Brattleboro june 3. Mrs. Hannah Cain. s.
In Marlboro. May 81, At -. W. Whittemore's
|. tile Belle daughter f Elmon aud Minnie
Seavrr, formerly Of West Swanzcy, y. IL )
months.
Ia Newfane May 81. Hezekiah I"yt. -.
In Windham. May 20. Mrs Abigail CAL, 81
In South Londonderry, June ,, Mrs. Echron
Boxer. 81.
Ia WiHamsyille, June 1, Mrs Emelne Brown,
IL
In West Dover May 1, Moses J Boyle g.
In Northheld, Mass, May - Mrs. Dwight Steb-
bus. Is.
In Fuchhurg. Mass, June /, Warren :. Harris,
~ years, months
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RONDVIIIE.

G. b. Williams and II. j. Fuller are alb
sent this week attending the encampment
of the Grand lodge of |. O. o. F., at Mont
peler.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gordon are spend
ing week at T. Lamson's.
Mrs. f. NJ. Baker, wife of our stage driver
died at her residence at Winhall Station
Monday, after long and painful illness.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

A north bound freight train was tagged
at Westmoreland on Thursday morning of
last week, and was at once run into by an
other freight which was following. The
engine of the rear train is bad wreck and
several cars were demolished. Engineer
Parder received sprained ankle, but no one
else was injured.
NJ. NJ Bascom's store at East Jaffrey
was broken into on Thursday night of last
week and $50 worth of goods stolen.
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DAVID AND GoLIAH.

History repeats itself, but with suitable
variations. On Tuesday came a repetition
of the David and Goliah contest of biblical
times. Goliah, he of many broils, visited
the barn of David. accusing David of not
keeping an agreement, which David said
he had never made. etc. Then Goliah
blood reached its fighting temperature. He
did not exactly declare, "Where is the
mighty man of war who dares accept the
challenge of Philistia's chief? What vie
tor king, what general drenched i'm blood,
claims this high privileges" or go on to ask,
"What heads of heroes or what hearts of
kings, in battle killed, or at the altar slain,
has he to boast?' or "Where is the mortal
man so bold, so much a wretch, so out of
love with life" etc, etc. His epithets and
anathemas were more of the nineteenth
century order At last they reached a
point which no man will brook, and David
''waded in" He thrust Goliah out through
the door of the barn, seized a timer 5
smelling pot, smote Goliah on the head
and the Philistine lay PROSTATE in the dust.
David next seized an iron bar and would
doubtless have finished Goliah, as did his
namesake of old, if a workman near by
had not called upon him to desist. This
was all, or nearly all. Goliah pulled him
self upon his feet, reiterated to the side
walk, and declared by all that was great
and good that he was on public property
and nothing could save him, while David
calmly resumed his work.
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Marrianrs.

In Springfield June T. by Rev. VI Bruce, De
Wee + D-WItt OF Brattleboro and Miss ora
Hurd Of Springfield.
In Jamaica. May 81, by X ". W. 5. Walker, Sid
ney D. JONES and Miss Addie &. DensmOre, both
Of Jamaica.
In south Londonderry. 10y Rev. Mr. Bryant,
Orren Stowell and Mis- Nettie Clough, both of
Londonderry.
In SaNtons River, May -, by Rev. j \. Leach.
James II Stowell ami Miss Nellie Dresser, buth Of
Grafton.
In Hmsdale. y. H., May e, 10y Rev. stephen
smith. GustaVus : Smith ot cunt "a. Mass, and
Miss Cora j. Hooker of Hin>iae
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WARDSBORO.
Tributes to the Unknown Dead.

Memorial day was a red letter day in
Wardsboro. Agreeable to notice Birchard
post and the drum corps arrived in due
season Saturday morning and at III o'clock
a large company assembled in our cOmmO-
dious village hall and listened to the usual
ceremony of the Birchard post, and also
to an interesting address by Rev. Mr.. Steele,
pastor of the Methodist church at this
place. After the services at the hall, they
marched to the cemetery and decorated the
graves of our fallen soldiers. 1t was a very
Impressive scene The resident soldiers of
Wardsboro tender their sincere thanks to
the Birchard post and drum corps for their
attendance. The choir rendered excellent
music and the ladies of this village and
vicinity provided bountifully for the wants
of the inner man. Much credit is due
Miss Addie Clark for the rendering of a
poem entitled "The unknown" Every
thing passed off tremendously and the
occasion will be one long to be remembered
in the annals of our town.
Perhaps it will not be Inappropriate to
say that Memorial day brings sad recollec-
tions to the minds of our villagers, as this
year is the ninth anniversary of our great
fire.
Children's day will be observed on Sun
day, June IA, at the Methodist church with
appropriate exercises. All are cordially
invited to attend.
News has been received from Rev. G. IL.
Walter that he has been appointed pastor
of the Methodist church at Truso, Mass.
DIR. A. F. Bliss was Frustrated by illness
Memorial day. DIR. Webster was sent for
/ Immediately and it is understood that he
tlinks nr RliSs will recover.
! Last Sunday evening the meeting of the
Fpworth league was led by Rev. Mr..
Steele Next Sunday evening the meeting
will be under the direction of Mrs. Steele.
W. II. Willard has recently moved from
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Births.

In Brartlehoro, May 80, daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. +. y. Barrows.
In Brattlehoro. May 81, a son To Mr.. and Mrs.
D. !. Calvin.
In BrooShne. May -. a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Holden.
In jamaica, May %, a son to Mr.. and Mrs. AL
mon Bliss
In West WardSboro. May %, twins, son and
a daughter, to MIR. and Mrs. II. G. Sumner.
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COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

- ESTATE OF JONAS PUTNAM.
The undersigned, having been duly appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Marlboro Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Jonas Putnam, late of Brat
tleboro, in said district deceased and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
Office of William S. Newton in Brattleboro on the
fourth Monday of June and the third Monday
of November next, from p. NJ until p. NJ. on
each of said days, and that months from the 21th
day of May, A. ID. 1891, is the time limited by
said court for said creditors TO present their claims
10 us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this LIST day of June, 1891
WILLIAM s. NEWTON, IC,,,,,,,,ssio,,a,
% S. n HERRlCK, SOi''iO0iS'
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NOTICE.

DERSONS having any bills against the Cash
L Meat Market must present the same ON or
before July /. 1891. Also all bills due said meat
market must be paid on or before July /. 1891.
BY ORDER OF DIRECTORS.
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legal Notices.
.1TATE on YRRmONr. Mnrlhoro Isl

STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro,Ss.
- Court OF Insolvency.
debtor.
Notice is hereby given that James f. Jacobs
on the fifth day of June, 1891 filed in this court his
petition in insolvency, and that a meeting of the
creditors of said nsolvent debtor will be held at
the Probate Office in 3rattleboro, in said district
on the 18th day of June, 1891, at 10 O'Clock NJ for
the purpose of proving claims against, and of
choosing one or more assignces of said estate,
ami the delivery of any property belonging 10
said debtor to him. or for his use, and the trans
fer of any property by him are forbidden by law.
1924 E. w. STODDARp, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
ASK YOUR GROCER FOR
The Cleveland Cook Book,
Lumber and Wood of all Kinds

NOR sale at the Steam Min on Howe place,
IL Vernon, Vt For prices apply tn LEWIS +.
SWAIN at the mill Connected by telephone.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
A Unique Character.

A unique character in the Princeton
college faculty is Joseph Korge, profess
or Of modern languages. Adventure
and experience of a rough nature have
marked his life, the earlier part of which
was spent in Europe. Coming from a
family of Polish gentlemen who made
arms their profession, he went into the
German army soon after finishing his
university education, and for time was
closely associated with Prince Frederick.
Later on the Polish insurrection drew
him into it and made a longer residence
within Russian dominions undesirable.
So the ardent Pole came to this country,
and won distinction in the Union army
before he settled down as a pedagogue
under the shadow of old Nassau. -Har-
pers Weekly.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
4 Deathbed oncstinn-

Not long before his death Barnum
summoned his lawyer to the side of the
couch where he was lying. Il am very
much worried" he said, about "a certain
matter, and Iwant to consult you. Ny
neighbOr keeps peacocks. Suppose some
of them should fly over into my yard
which they are doing all the time-and
lay some eggs here. Would those eggs
belong to me, or could my. .neighbor com
pei me to give them up?"
The lawyer, having duly scratched ms
head, answered: "Well, Mr.. Barnuln, l
must take time to look into this matter.
But the best thing for you to do would
be to keep the eggs and let your neigh
Dor sue for their possession. In that way
your rights would be determined, and
we should have very valuable test
case" "Wen," said Barnum, "ewhile
you are looking into the matter will you
find out how it would be if the eggs
were laid by peahens:' The lawyer
swOre softly to himself, but never made
any inVestigation.-San Francisco Argo-
naut.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
A snrrivnl of the Fittest.

While hunting antelope on the prairies
of Colorado was the witness of very
interesting chase between an eagle and a
jack rabbit. The various circles and
downward sweeps Of the eagle attracted
my attention, and resolved to ascertain
the reason. put spur to my horse and
succeeded in gaining an elevation from
which good view of the chase could be
had. The rabbit, to all appearances, was
very mnch bewildered, and would run
first in one direction and then another,
and sometimes in circles, its pursuer,
the eagle, following its every turn.
Finally the eagle, as if tired of this
sport, with vicious downward swoop
and q stroke of the wing laid the rabbit
out lifeless on the prairie. At this mo-
ment gave a tremendous yell, and at
the same time rode RAPIDLY toward
them, which had the desired effect of
frightening the eagle away, leaving its
victim in my possession, which turned
out to be the only game bagged that
day.-Forest and Stream.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
A Statne Of Cnlnmhns-

This city owns one piece of statuary
that few persons see, although it is a
work peculiarly significant because of the
approaching anniversary. Standing in
the glooNl of the first floor hall in the
arsenal building in Central park is a
marble statue of Columbus of heroic size.
1t is the work of Emma Stebbins, and it
was made in Rome in 1867. The great
discOverer stands with one hand on the
tiller and the other grasping the light
mantle about his shoulders-New York
World.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
WHEN THE OLD TREE WAS YOUNG

Wen thet OIL apple tzeeHuz young,
The worr WIZ bettsrthen than.nOW,
An life wuzshaprteE, anyhbW,
When thet oil 'treeiVEuz.y0ung
A thOusan' acres, then Idug,
An 'never:founSa later hug,
W'enthet tol"tree~Huz,yuung. oil
The worF-wuz. full sof, fun
As the sky7wuzfull ofssun,
Wen thet OIL tree wuz young.
Wen thet OIL apple tree wuz Young,
There wuz no 'weevils on the wheat,
An food they cooked wuz tit TO eat,
Wen thet OIL tree'wuz young
An all the girls wore their own hair.
An never bought it anywhere,
Wen thetOr tree'wuz young
Men held kerrectidees,
Not wicked heresies,
Wen thet OF tree wuz young,
Wen thet OIL apple tree .wuz young,
Men never used to lie an cheat,
An women all were good an sweet,
Wen thet OIL tree wUz young.
The years have rushed regular whirl
1t seems thesunrise of the worl,
Wen thet OIL tree wuz young.
For everythin' wuz new,
An'drenchcd in mornin' dew.
Wen thet oil tree wuz young
Wen thet o. apple tree lv9# yaupz, -
The sun looked down on brighter waves,
An lit a Ian of fewer graves,
Wen thet OIL tree wuz young
The wOrl wuz better then, my son,
An better, nobler deeds were done,
Wen thet OIL tree wuz- young.
Now sit an wait,
But then 1 fought with fate
Wen thet OIL tree wuz young.
Yankee Blade.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
About Book Rarisuinr.

An expert book reviewer does not need
to read book thoroughly in order to de-
scribe it sufficiently for his purpose.
Most newspaper book reviews are mere
descriptions and not criticisms, and such
notices can be written quickly by one
who has had experience and has the
necessary ability. When a publisher
sends in book of sufficient Importance
to deserve a careful criticism, either the
editor takes time to read it or he dele
gates the work TO somebody else. There
are a few papers that always give care
full reviews of the books they notice, but
their number is very small-Writer.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
MascuIIne IntDItion.

Mr.. Simlzins-Our new neighbor, Mrs.
Lamkins, is nota very neat housekeeper
is she2
Mrs. Simlins-Indeed she isn't She
let's things lay around every which way,
How did you know
Mr.. Simlzins-Oh, her husband looks
so jolly.-New York Weekly.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
nnt nnh uor rri44o,,

Little Dot - Mamma, my kitty is
thirsty.
Mamma-Why do you think so?
Little Dot-Cause she went to my toy
kitchen and began worl1in' at re pump
handle wiz her paw.
Mamma (smiling(-You are very COLI
nderate with your kitty, my pet.
Little DOt-Kitty is too sweet for any
sing. don't wonder she is always lick
ing herself.-Good News.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
A vary Careful Man.

William Brown, of this place, has a
pair OF old fashioned fringed mittens.
They were knit for his father, Gilman
Brown, forty-six years ago. They are
knit in three colors, red, white and blue.
Mr.. Brown also has pocket knife that
he has carried for twenty-eight years.
Cor. Dexter (Me,l Gazette.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-29
An Observing Child.

Little Boy-Mamma says yop were
born with a silver spoon I'M your mouth.
Homely Heiress-Tliat means I was
born rich. e.
Little Boy tqRaeF closer inspection)
Was it q tablespoOn.-Good News.
Greedy Foreigners.
All excursiOnists agree as 10 the avid
ity with which those ''furriners" seize
on to good, hard, honest American gold.
A Springfield man was bargaining for a
parrot in Havana bird store. The price.
was set at seventeen dollars, but the
dealer shaded it down, few dollars at
a time. Finally the American took out
a United States five dollar gold piece,
remarling that he would give so much.
and no more. The dealer clutched the
coin, and passed over the parrot, cage,
and all, before the gay bird could wink
Springfield Mass Homestead,