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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
The Drouth in Cheshire County.

Cheshire county is suffering from a very unus
al drudth for the season. not marked 50 much by
aridty of surface as by exhaustion of streams
lakes, springs and wells on which the industries
and domestic supply depend Goose pond and
Woodward pond, the sources Of keene's water
supply, are very low. a channel recently cut in
the ledge over which is the outlet of the Wood
ward pond. has made it possible to draw about
three feet more Of water than ever before. and il
has been proposed to further deepen this chan
mel
The Stoddard Lumber company has been una
bile to run its for four weeks. the water that
can be- drawn being utilized for small work. Hon
Christopher Rohb. who has been in the lumber
business in that place for - years. SAYS the wa
ter was never so low but once before. and that
was much earlier N the season At Granite lake
Munsonyillr, and Spoiford lake. Chesterfield. the
water is very low. At East Sullivan and Nelson
trouble is experienced and the manufacturers are
putting In steam engines. Fishermen say that
many trout In the smaller streams must perish.
The outlook for farmers is dubious. Wells and
springs usually depended on are very generally
dry, and rains coming after the ground freezes
are likely to run of without rrplruiShing them.
Il entails much labor and discomfort to water
stock IN winter when accustomed sources Of wa
ter fail
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
TOWNSHEND.

DIR. Osgood and Charles Houghton were
driving in opposite directions on the west
road from the village Saturday night, and
met but didn't pass. Result, two broken
wagons and some surprised drivers.
Mrs \. W. Aiken started to 90 to
church Sunday evening, but tripped and
fell, cutting bad cash over her eye.
And now they are talking of having a
street lamp on the West street. Newfanc
has set a good example, which it might be
well to follow.
Frank Rand has moved into the Powers
house in the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dodd and child of Saratoga
are visiting at &. c. Taft's.
The winter term of Leland and Gray
seminary opened on Tuesday.
The magazine club starts on the second
year of its existence with ten members
and eight periodicals.
Miss Matte Townsend has been spend
ing few days at home.
Mrs. A. a. Townsend will spend the
winter at b. c. Eager's in Ncwfane.
DIR. Kenyon has been on the sick list for
several days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
DUMMBRSTON.

Mary Jones Of Fitchburg, Mass, is visit
ing her cousin Mary Jones, Of this town,
She is a daughter Of Joseph Jones, form
erly a resident Of Putney. who moved to
Colorado many years ago. Miss Jones has
recently spent several months in California,
returning to her home i'm Fitchburg only "a
few weeks ago.
In the series OF fellowship meetings now
being held among the Congregational
churches of this county. the appointment
for the church in this place is Tuesday and
Wednesday, Dee : and .. The services
will be on the afternoon and evening of
each day.
At the last meeting Of the Evening star
grange it was voted to hereafter hold all
the meetings at DummerSton Centre in
stead of alternating with West Dmmmer-
ston. Officers will be elected at the next
meeting Dec. IL.
Rev. Hollis Jordan has been in town a
few days and assisted in the morning and
evening services last Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
STRATTON.

our town has sent ont two more teachers,
Miss +. G.. Knight to Wilmington and
Charles II. Grout to Newfane Their
abundant success is hoped for
Another bear of about 800 pounds weight
has fallen at the hunters hands. His
tracks were seen in Somerset on Saturday
and he was followed until Monday after
noon by \. b. Knight and Orrin Johnson,
Johnson, when he was killed near the
north pond on the west side of Stratton
mountain.
Mrs. W. j. Smith has twice seen an ami
NAL near Deacon CIRCUITS which was UNI
doubleday deer. Deer tracks were seen
on Monday near the Ford lot.
Another batch of stone in the Stratton
lime kiln was fired on Monday.
The mercury marked six degrees below
zero in some places Monday morning.
The Sunday school voted last Sunday To
have a Christmas tree.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
WEST DOVER.

Rev. Mr.. Barrows will preach next sun
day morning.
There will be Sunday School mission
airy concert i'm the church Sunday evening.
Subject. mission work among the In
dians.'
W. y. Harris returned from Maiden last
week accompanied by his uncle, Mr..
Church. who will make his home with him
for the present. While Mr. Harris was
away several mysterious things occurred at
home One of his best cows, which was
driven to the pasture in the morning,
could not be found at night and nothing
has been seen nor heard Of it since. He
also had a two-year-old colt, which was
taken suddenly i'll and died about the time
of his return. 1t is hoped that if there has
been foul play in either of these cases, it
will be brought to light.
A. ID. Knight killed a bear in Stratton
on Monday of this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
WEST TOWNsHEND.

George Gale and Miss Lima Howe, both
of this place, were married at South Lon
donderry last Monday. They gave their
friends here no chance to shower them
with rice, but they have their best wishes
all the same. The young couple will live
in town, and Mr.. Gale will continue his
medical studies. His father, Dr. f. c.
Gale, was on from the West to witness the
ceremony.
The Christian Endeavor officers for the
next six months are: II. p Barber, presi-
dent; Miss Nellie Holmes, vice president;
Mrs G. n. Wood, secretary,
The bonnet social last Friday evening
proved a merry time for the young people.
Willie Dompier won the prize for trimming
the prettiest hat.
|. d. Rice and family visited in town
last week.
Mrs. \. NJ. Cushing of Springfield,
Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs. A. A.
Barber.
There was a social dance at Smiths hall
the night before Thanksgiving.
School began on Monday, with over 30
pupils, and Miss Grace Blood of Towns
bend as teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
NORTH HINsDALE. N. H.

The suit brought 10y Edward Toomhs against
Nelson Richardson, executor of the will Of the
late Henry Gill, was heard Tuesday and Ne,lnes
day AT the Hotel AShuelut befUr. Hosea w. Par
ker Of Claremunt as referee. Mcssrs. Batcheldrr
and Faulkner of keene and f.. j. Temple of Hins
dale acted as counsel for ToOmhS and MpsSlrs
Haskins and Studdard of BrattlebOro and f. NJ
Forbes Of Winchester for the executor Edward
Ioombs, whose wife was grandchild of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gill, cared several years for
the aged couple, with the understanding that
whatever property was left at their death should
DE his and 80 receiving, as he claims, insufficient
compensation Later, Gin made another will pro
vlding for his wife during her lifetime and sup
posed that the property after her death would re-
vert to thejroombs family Mrs. Gill died first and
his death followed in a few months As the last
VIII stands, the heirs-atlaw claim all the proper
~. Hence this suit To recover pay for taking car,
OF the oldcouple, The decision is reserved
Cor. Springfield Republican,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
NOTTINGHAM

Nathan Pike of Boston, Mass, selling
agent for the Moses NeNton Shoe compa-
ny, was in town over Sunday.
e. ;. Chase is attending the county
court at Bennington.
Charles Fairbanks, fireman at the shoe
factory. has moved into the Chase tene-
ment.
Mrs. f. j, Boyd, Alma Wheeler, MAY
Howard and Mrs. Ophela Snow are on the
sick list.
c. NJ. Russell had a small but apprccia-
tive audience Saturday evening. 1t is a
first class and instructive entertainment
which he presents and deserving of good
patronage.
a large number from this place attended
the Phila May concert at Readsbo.o last
week. While some considered it a first
class entertainment, others were not as loud
in their praises, perhaps from inability to
appreciate operate talent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
GRAFTON.

The grange has for many years been the
most fiourishing organization in town.
The death of Leyerett Phelps was a seri-
Gus loss, financially and otherwise, but the
grange is still prosperous, often receiving
new members.
Mrs. Chas Sherwin has returned from a
visit with friends in Concord and Man
chester, y. II.
Mrs. Wiley and sister, Miss Baird, left
on Thursday to spend the winter in Provi-
dence, New York and New Jersey
The report of the 23d convention of the
state Sunday school association at New
port in September last has been received.
1t is an interesting number and will be
read by all lovers OF the Sunday school.
The service at the Congregational church
next Sunday, and during the winter, will
begin at / =. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
GUILFORD.

The following are the teachers in the
different districts in town: No. ,, Mabel
Shumway, Brattleboro: No. ,, j. +. Gale,
Guilford No. ), Mamie Clark, Brattle-
boro No. &, Nettie Herran, Leyden; No. :,
Annie Baker, Guilford No. 9, Miss New
ton, Leyden: No. II, Mabel Freeman Brat
tleboro; No. -, Il. VI. Fairbanks, Gull
ford; No II, l.. NJ Adams, Guilford.
Georgs Thomas is with his sister, Mrs.
Dan Warren, in Amherst, Mass.
Prof. Everett's lecture given Saturday in
this place on the polar system, illustrated
by views, was enjoyed by all who attended.
Munroe Thompson has bargained his
place to Frank Graves.
There will be preaching in the Congre-
gational church on Sunday next at 1920
A. NJ. and p. NJ. by Mr.. McNeal, brother
of DIR. McNeal, the great London preacher
who was at Mortified the past summer.
All are invited to be present
Dan Wilder and family have moved to
DummerstOn to live on farm belonging
to Warren Doolittle.
Mrs. Henry Smith of North Adams,
Mass, is visiting friends in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04

ciated by his whole audience. Mr.. Russell
always gives you more than he advertises.
+. II. Stetson and wife have returned
from their visit in Boston and he has re-
sumed his duties as town treasurer.
w. A. Browns son. Greeley has been
very i'll, but we are glad to announce that
he is improving.
G. H. Shepardson and wife spent Thanks
giving in Ware, Mass.
Only seven districts in town have winter
schools and these began with teachers as
follows: No. /, John Peterson; No. 2,
w. A. Davenport; No. ,, NJ. A. Butter
field; No. 9, Mamie Plumb; No. II, --;
No. y, Leslie w. Boyd; No. II, Ida Hen
Erickson
Grace Scudder is soon to 90 to Minneap-
oils, Mimi, to live with an aunt.
The grange entertainment Tuesday even
ing proved to be a success every way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
JAMAICA.

f. NJ. Carpenter of Westminster, Mass.
is visiting at j. G. Daggetts.
Daniel Sherwin of New York city is in
town and will stay here a week or more.
Many friends are glad to see him here
again.
An addition to the livery stable barn is
being made
w. IL. Joslyn is rushing the fish pole
business.
our village school began Monday with
the same teachers as last term.
j. O. Lanphcre and family returned
from their visit to Connecticut last Natur-
day. Mr.. Lanphere is taking orders for
charging pictures for the Elmira portrait
company.
NJ. G. skinner, Esq, picked a dandelion
blossom in his front yard Dec. ,.
Rev. \. NJ. Higgins Of East Somervlle,
Mass. is i'm town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
MARLBORO.

The school at the centre closed last
week, and that in district No. 5 closes this
week.
The condition OF William Buttertield re-
mains about the same although he has
been made more comfortable by the open
ing of an absceSs on his leg.
The state evangelist is expected here
soon.
John Whitney caught a lynx in a trap
last week.
Mr.. Baxter has opened the store, and al
though not filled yet hc has a long-needed
supply of drugs and medicines.
The following appeared a Millrrs Falls item
BOZ the Greenfield Mass, Gazette last week. Mrs
Clara Woriru with hcr two sons tl" family Of
th" lat" y. Wurl-n, formerly 90! Greenfield and
Orange. who WAS killed by the ears at "a grade
crossing IA Shirley short time aguI made a brief
call ON friends here Tuesday. She was on hrrWay
To- Marlboro, Vt. where She viii spend a few
months with her late husbands family friends "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Mrs. Chas. IIoyey is quite i'll. Mr., How
ey and son are improving.
James Shipman and Baby Merrifield are
under the doctors care.
Hiram Davis, who died in Wardsboro
and Horace Ball of South Newfane, had
long been residents of this town and will
be missed by the people in this village.
Dwight Ball of Chester was recently in
town.
The Universalist Sunday school has had
a total attendance of 1859 during the month
of November.
Ed Willard has been granted pension
of $40 month with fair prospect of an
increase.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
EAST DOVER.

c. VI. Russell gave his illustrated lecture
at the Baptist church on Wednesday even
ing.
j. VI. Harris has decided his property to
his brother, Elliot Harris, and gone to live
with him.
Mrs. Harriet Gould has gone to spend
the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Cyrus
Sherman, in Guilford.
Mrs. Sarah Robinson and her two chill
dren have gone to Lowell, Mass, to live,
where Mr. Robinson is engaged in the meat
business
Last weeks fire item should be corrected
by saying that Mr.. Prouty's horse-rake was
saved
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
BONNEVILLE.

Last Monday morning was the coolest of
the season. the mercury being at zero.
The village school began Monday with
Fred johnson as teacher. Miss Halle
Thompson teaches in district No. ?.
Miss Lila Burbee, who has been at home
on weeks vacation, has returned to Lee
land and Gray seminary.
IL. j. Fuller and Geo. p. Burbee are
taking business trip to Massachusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Styles and Mr.. and
Mrs Chas. Styles have returned from their
visit to Chester.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
HALIFAX.

The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. o. b. Dix was celebrated at their
home in the east part of the town last Sat
urday afternoon and evening About four
O'Clock they were surprised to see their
friends coming from all parts of the town
to the number of 70. After spending an
evening very pleasantly all returned to their
homes, leaving with them handsome sum
of money as a token of their respect,
Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Tucker left for
their home in Syracuse, \. Y, last Mon
day, after spending some two months with
friends in southern Vermont and Boston,
Mass.
A. {. Jones met with quite an accident
last week by falling some eight feet from a
staging while at work for Chas Prouty. A
rusty nail was thrust through the palm of
the hand, but he is doing well under the
treatment of DR.. Cram.
G.. b. WOrden is moving on to the Stark
place formerly bought by G, II. Worden.
Miss Nettie j. Scott spent Thanksgiving
at home, returning to Northampton, Mass,
on Monday
The Farmers club met Dee. / with BENZ
Barber and had very interesting discus
sion on the best method of raising grass
Mr. Barber was elected president All
agreed that the question was a broad one
and it brought out a good deal of talk from
A. Preston, Chas. IIigley, Milton Powers,
E. f. Evans, &. NJ. Scott, Horace Stone,
C. c. Bell and others. All thought the
grass crop the most essential crop, and fa-
vored seeding with corn, taking off only
one crop. An adjournment was taken to
meet Dec. 10 with Geo. NJ. Scott. CUES
ton, "The care and management of farm
stock" All are invited to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE.

Gently erected in West River cemetery a
very nice monument of Scotch granite to
the memory of his father, Delewis Well
man. and family. Miss Martha Wellman
and her sister, Mrs. 4. 4. Wellman, of
Cambridgeport, have also erected a stone to
the memory Of their father, Everett p.
Wellman.
The ladies' benevolent society meets
with Mrs. Charles Cutler this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04

The Thanksgiving shoot of the Putney
gun club was a success in every way. and
will be the last shoot OF the season Al
though no large scores were made the
matches were well contested. The best
scores were made in preliminary match
10y Mr.. Crosby and Mr.. Howard. the for
mer breaking 10 straight after missing the
first bird, and the latter 9 ont Of 10. &.
b. Willard won the turkey and two chick
ems, and MesSrs. Crosby. Bailey. Aver,
Underwood and Winchester secured the
rest of the chickens. The members have
shown great improvement this season and
it is hoped they will all be- ready 70 begin
the season aS early as possible next spring.
The club would like To correspond with
any amateur club in this vicinity in regard
to arranI ing team matche, for next season.
Such matches. with a badge or purse for
the winning team, will awaken more inter
est and create desire among the members
to improve their shooting. A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04

probable.
Mrs. Eliza Circuit celebrated her 9jth
birthday the 18th Of November. She re-
ceived calls from friends who enjoyed a
pleasant social interview with her.
Within the last week grip has seized a
large number Of our residents for its vic
Tins
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
VERNON.

Elder o. Beckwith of North Springfield,
VT, will preach in the chapel next Sunday
at 1890 \. NJ. and l 80 p. NJ.
The following appeared as Nashua,
y. H., item in the Boston Globe of yes
terday: John Kenney of Milford, who
bought out the Watananock House a few
weeks ago, has resigned in favor of Mr..
Bartlett of Vernon. WV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
READsBORO.

The dedication services of the Readshoro Bap-
fist church took place yesterday, Thursday. The
afternoon exercises consisted of musical selec-
tons, the report OF the building committee a ser
mon by Rev l.. Martin Of Bennington, and short
addresses and announcements In the evening
the dedlcatory sermon was preached by Rev. f.
II. Rowey of North Adams, and the dedicatory
prayer was offered by Rev A. w. Goodnow.
After the evening services special train was run
to lloosac Tunnel The church editice was erect
ed the past season at cost of from $1,000 TO
5000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
Rad Railroad wreck Near waIpole.

There was a bad collision on the Fitchburg
railroad between Walp1lr aud Wt.~tuOrelaud last
week Thurs ay. Freight train No 10 left West
morrlaud. followed five minutes later by aH eN-
ira freight While the forward tram was on the
down grade AN eccentric rod broke and stove a
hole DO the fire box. 4 cloud of steam and wa
ter at once escaped. The train was stopped. and
As soon as Possible man was sent back tn stop
thr other Train. but he was too late. aud the en-
glnr Of the rear train crashed into the rear cars
ui the other train The saloon car was broken
and thrown 70 one side and two three
freight cars t"lrsC ped. and the bars aud ends Of
several more cars broken Engineer Cook pluck
ny STAYED with his engine, the stack bell and
cab 20 which were thrown of. The cylinder on
the right side and the tender Wrr,. broken. the
tank thrown Oft. and the cars IN the rear sma he'd
OF thrown from the track Several OF the cars
took fire aud were consumed The track was
cleared a soon possible. but the trains We're de-
layed until the next morning.
w. q. Smith, b.. " Manchester Depot. VI
has recently been chosen principal OF the High
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
PUTNEY.
silver Wedding.

On Saturday, Nov. %, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall IL. Gale celebrated their 25th mar
riage anniversary. More than 80 friends
gathered with congratulations and best
wishes. Words fitting the day were spok-
en- by their pastor, Rev, Henry NJ. Doug
las, and were responded to by Mr.. f. O..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
KEENE. N. h.

The city elections will take place on the. Sth
inst, when a mayor, board of aldermen and
board of common council will be chosen. The
Democratic candidate will probably be Hon Ho-
ratio klmball, the present mayor. Several
names have been suggested by the Republicans
but candidate has not been decided upon.
Charles W Bingham. a farmer living on the
Surry road. was attacked by an Infatuated bull
last week Wednesday. The horns of the animal
struck him in the hip, making wound three
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

II. L. Kidder has sold the Fits place.
together with the water, saw mill and res
ervoir used in connection herewith, to Eu-
gene l.. Saunders. 1t is expected that the
farm will be occupied as a summer resi-
dence. The place is fine one and well
adapted for that purpose
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04

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MNer ana Kidneys resume their healthy action
Try bottle. Price 80 cents at +. II. Holden &
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04

have not used all of one bottle yet suffered
from catarrh Tor twelve years, experiencing the
nauseatmg dropping in the throat peculiar to the
disease, and nose bleed almost daily. tried va
rous remedies without benefit until last April
Mhtn saw Ely Cream Balm advised I'M the
Boston Budget l pIocured a bottle, and since
the first day S use have had no more bleeding :
the soreness is entirely gone-D. G. Davidson
Wlth the Boston Budget, formerly with Boston
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04

Geo NJ Walter. messenger of the Adams Ex-
press company, Baltimore, Nd, says: Having
used Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup for the past ten
years in my family, wish TO say that l consider
1t the best cough syrup ever used. II has cured
my children of Group several times and saved me
many doctors bill
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RucI,Ien,u Arnicn snIre.

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Card.

To the many friends who 50 kindly assisted us
during the sickness. death and burial of our moth
er and grandmother we return our sincere thanks.
May heavens choicest blessings rest upon them.
and when their hour of sorrow comes may they
be as kindly remembered
MIR AND MRS. VI. II. JOHNSON.
MIR. AND MRS II. X. KNIGHT.
Jamaica. Vt Dec. l. 1891
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-04

AT last can eat good square meal without
its distressing me, was the grateful exclamation
Of one whose appetite had been restored by the
use of Ayers Sarsapara, after years of dyspep-
tie misery. A teaspOonful of this extract before
each meal sharpens the appetite.