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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
WESTMINSTER.

\ subscriber sends the following: "A
very enjoyable gathering was that of Tues.
day evening of last week at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. +. J. Cook. when their neigh.
bors and friends to the number of 20 OF
more came in To help them celebrate the
18th anniversary of their marriage. Mr.
Cook had to allow that for once he was
completely surprised and Immediately sur.
rendered with good grace. The friend,
brought good number of presents and
Mr.. Cook responded in a hearty manner
Refreshments were served, games and mu-
sic followed and thoroughly enjoyable
evening was passed by all
Mrs. Martin is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Farnum.
Mrs. c. A. Dickinson and Mr.. Hall OF
Boston are making a short visit at d. A.
Hills.
Mrs. Cooley of Boston, a former resi-
dent, is visiting friends in town.
Quite a number of our people attended
the state Congregational convention held
at Brattleboro this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12

3, for the benefit of the repairing fund
Improvements have been made on the
fountain and common generally.
Miss Abbie Kenny is visiting her brother
at Brightwood, Mass.
Mrs. DeWitts house is said to be in the
hands of a real estate agency for sale.
The w. c. r. L. will meet with the sec
rotary Wednesday, June Il.
The funeral of Mrs. John Gould, who
died of grip, took place Wednesday, Rev.
c. II. Smith officiating, ather late residence.
The young lady in Worcester, formerly
of this village, recently gives another item
which may satisfy us i'm this prohibition
state that our law is the best for all con-
cerned. She quotes on good authority that
hospital nurses dreaded the opening of the
license year in that city on account of the
large increase of hospital cases with rum as
a cause.
a sight at the flag of our nation, waving
from its imposing staff, 80 feet high, on
our village school grounds, recalls the Gay
etteville flag society,"" recently organized
by the scholars, with Lewis Higgins for
president and Ward Eager secretary. The
flag was bought with the avails of a lawn
party held last summer by the ladies.
Mrs. Sawyer of Andover is visiting her
brother DIR. Weston. The doctor has been
in st. Adams, Burlington and Chester this
week. Fred Weston is having an outing
in st. Adams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
HINSDALB. N. H.

+. J. Richards has sold his interest in the
grocery store of Holland IL Richards TO
L. NJ. Upham, late in the employ of the
Hinsdale wooden mill. Mr.. Upham will
not take possession till July 1, and will take
a trip to Minnesota for his health.
G. ID. Whitaker d Son are building a
barn, which, reports say, is to be used as a
livery stable, on their recently purchased
land on Depot street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Fisher are visiting
in Claremont.
J. II. Henry is building a large barn for
his brothers in South Deerfield, Mass.
The gentlemen of the Universalist soci-
ETY. furnished and served a strawberry sup
per, after which they also provided an en-
tertainment, in the church vestry Wednes-
day evening.
Quite an extensive addition is being put
on to the Halle d Frost Co. S mill.
A. W. Mead has gone to Canada to
work in paper mill.
Peter BOnoe bought some medicine to
cure deafness from street peddler one
evening last week. and applied it to his
ear. The pain nearly made him crazy and
a physician was summoned to relieve his
sufferings.
If a smooth-tallIing chap comes your
way peddling the wonderful teako bark. tC
kill flies, bugs, etc, look out for him. The
stuff is a fraud
f. p. Hines lately lost a valuable horse
from collie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
TOWNSHHND.

Rev. W. ID. Athearn attended the Bap-
tist Sunday school convention at Burling-
ton last week.
Miss Hattie Winslow is visiting in Bos-
ton, and Miss Mamie Plumb in Westmin-
ster West.
Quite a number of the Congregational
people have been attending the convention
at Brattleboro this week.
The frost of last Friday did very little
damage i'm this town, but crops are not
coming forward very fast.
The ladies of the Congregational society
will give sociable and supper in the town
hall next Tuesday night.
West River grange observed Friday last
as childrens day, and they were on hand
with a good will to do what they can to
make life both pleasant and profitable, and
the evening was taken up with recitations,
readings and songs. All felt that it was a
move in the right direction, as so much
depends upon the early training Of the
children. The next regular meeting will
be June 49,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12

Chlldrens day service, entitled 'The
pearl gatherers, will be held at the Meth.
odlst church Sunday at | o'clock. All are
cordially invited to attend.
North River grange will hold necltie
festival and box supper at village hall June
~, at 1870 p. NJ. Each lady is invited "a
bring box containing a necktie CORE.
spending to the one which she is to wear
and supper for two. These boxes to he
sold at auction. Strawberries and ice cream
will be served.
The town tax is in the treasurer hand.
for collection.
Several fishing parties have been to Som.
efset fishing recently. They report that
al the hsh caught were tagged six inches
in length.
Inc Village Improvement society met
Monday evening to again consider the sub.
Ject of sidewalks.
a. a. Butterfield is at Burlington this
week attending the Grand lodge of N[asons
The grangers met again Tuesday after
noon, and good time is reported
We are often reminded of the fact that
IL pays to advertise in many ways.
Charlie Putnam has been talxinq q cor.
riage drive the past week as far as Savtons
River, Bellows Falls, and other places OF
interest. ~
Among the many visitors at the Glen
House the past week are O. A. Marshall
and wife and O. II. Stickney of BrattIeboro
and Mr.. Darby of North Adams. John
Sears OF Millers Falls and Mr.. Newton of
Athol. '0i Vi
Inere VIII be dance at the Glen House
Oh the evening of July 3. The Philhar-
music. ''''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
NEWFANE-

Mrs. J. w. Perry, woman who is well
remembered by the older Newfane residents.
died on the 18th of May at the home of her
son, j. II. Perry, in Minneapolis, MINI.
Mrs. Perry was native of New Ispwich.
y. H., born there is 1926. Her maiden
name vas Eveline Campbell. She was
married to J. w. Perry of this place in
1914, remaining here for a year and then
removing with her husband to Juneau.
Wis. Mr.. Perry died in 1885, and Mrs.
Perry had since lived with her son. Her
funeral and burial took place at Juneau. a
general attendance of the people of that
place, with delegations from other places.
testifying to the high esteem in which she
was held.
There will be a meeting next Sunday at
p. NJ, in the schOolhouse in district
No. 1.
Rev. James Tufts of Monson, Mass. and
John G. Tufts of Sioux Falls, South Da-
kota, were recent guests at Mrs. Newton's.
The former addressed 800 young women at
Mt. Holyoke seminary Tuesday, and later
in the day was in attendance at the Yer
mont convention of Congregational min
listers in Brattleboro. j. c. Tufts proceeded
to Wardsboro to visit his birthplace on the
piA NplAllilplls llN 10 llbN lAltlllllltu Mlln
the growth of Sioux Falls, where his broth
err DIR. A. H. Tufts, who began his medical
studies in this county, is located. Mr..
Tufts mentions Z. p. White, formerly of
Newfane, as a court reporter and stirring
business man in that city.
Mrs. and Miss Spaulding, wife and daugh-
ter of Internal Revenue Inspector Spauld-
ing of Jackson, Mich, have arrived at
Mrs. Green's. Other guests at the same
place are Mrs. Lewis and son of Hayerhill.
\. J. Grout, principal of the High school
in Hollis, y. H., was in town over Sunday.
He is interested in botanical study and will
spend his vacation in Hollis. Ed Grout is
down with the measles at his father S.
Mr., CIRCUITS third son is suffering from i'll
ness of several weeks standing
Miss A. c. Mortified landed at Queens
town from the steamer Aurana MAY 30 or
81, and reports an exceptionally smooth
passage. The most distinguished person
on board was Chief Justice Yelverton. Mr.
Lawrence Hutton, connected with Harper S
Weekly, also was a passenger. Madame
Ruppert of Recamer's complexion powder
fame was another passenger. Mrs. Morse
and Miss Merriheld considered themselves
quite inexperienced vOyagers in comparison
with the woman on board who had crossed
AZ times, yet do not acknowledge a very
violent tussle with seasickness They 90
to Scotland on the 18th and to London
the 18th.
j. ID. Pierce has resumed the undertake
ing business, having in his rooms on West
street a larger stock than was consumed by
the fire last year.
The dramatic club will give one of their
popular entertainments at Union hall July
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
WEST WARDSBORO.

Mrs. Fanny Shepardson from East Nor
ton. Mass. wife OF one Of our former pas
tors. is visiting her aunt. Mrs. T. p. Ly-
man.
Eugene Whitman of Detroit. Mich. is
making his sister, Mrs. W. X. Lyman. a
short visit. His daughter from West
Townshend accompanies him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Leonard. VI. d.
Leonard and Miss Myrtle Leonard attend
ed the funeral Sunday of Mr.. Moses Boyle
of West Dover
The funeral of Mrs. Phebe Putnam.
held at the house Sunday afternoon. was
largely attended.
Fred Fits, who has been in Boston.
Mass, on account of i'll health. has NOW
returned to f. J. Morse's, but is no. Very
strong as yet.
1t is reported thai f. Allen of Bucket
vile enjoyed sugar on snow the fifth OF
June.
Several of our young people visited the
Sweie family Monday night and report a
very pleasant time.
Children's day will be observed SUNDAY.
the 18th. The children's program will be
in the evening and the morning sermon
will be adapted to children ami young peo-
pie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
WILMINGTON

Cashier O. A. Marshall and Mrs. Marshall
OF Brattleboro were in town this week.
F. f. Putney has closed his engagement
with the Grain and Lumber company. and
goes to Millers Falls, Mass, to seek en-
plOyment.
C, NJ. Russell attended the session of the
Grand lodge F. IL \. NJ, as representative
from Social lodge, No. IS.
Rev. r. c. r. Mckenzie attended the
funeral of Moses Boyle of West Dover sun
day morning.
Ebert Wheeler, aged II years, died on
Friday of last week and was buried from
the house of his brother, James G.. Wheeler.
on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Mckenzie
officiating. He had been in poor health for
some time, but his death came very sudden
ly at last. He was a young man of good
moral habits, correct in his department.
and leaves many friends to mourn his loss.
The burial was in the Averill cemetery.
A. L. Childs and E. H. Porter have been
on the sick list this week.
The grip is more prevalent now than at
any time since its advent; many entire
families are sick with il.
Children's day will be observed next
Sunday by both the Methodist and Baptist
Sunday schools with concert exercises.
The Memorial day report from Whining
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SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Last Friday evening Frank Center, a
brother of Charles, who figured last week
i'm the whip stealing contest, abused his
horse until it got the upper hands of him,
kicking furiously and smashing both thills
Such nuisances should be severely dealt
with.
Mrs. NJ. J. Laury's house is receiving a
sticking up preparatory to the advent
of a new mistress.
Mrs. Ann Chase and her daughter Rose
leave for New York the 10th.
Last weeks freeze was a severe one for
farmers along the brooks. Buclwheat,
beans and potatoes were badly damaged.
Mrs. G.. T. Shanks's flower garden is
more beautiful than ever this spring. Her
pansies from which the cottage derives its
nance are beautiful beyond description.
A. E. Cudworth is attending court at
Bennington this week.
Miss Ida Cushman of New York city is
visiting at Dea. S. S. Lyonss.
Mrs. Lorenzo Sheldon of Londonderry
village has been very i'll the past week.
Mrs. Sarah Chase of Keene. n. H.. is
with her son, II. p. Chase, for few weeks.
There is to be picnic at Lowell lake
the 18th. Boarders are beginning to ar
rive there for the season.
Childrens day will be observed at both
churches next Sunday in place of Sunday
school. At the Methodist church the title
of the exercise is the pearl gatherers, -
which will no doubt be full of interest. At
the Baptist church the exercise will be of a
miscellaneous character.
O. E. Thayer of Burlington was in town
Tuesday.
Martin Haskins has a thriving trade in
the hulled corn business.
Measles are the order of the day. Sew
eral cases are reported at present. with ex-
tensive exposure. The first appearance
was in Henry Woods family, but from
where imported is unknown.
Work at the Montague mill is progress
ing rapidly and will be closed out during
the season. This company has brought
thousands of dollars into this and adjoin-
ing towns in the past four years, and is as
sure and reliable as the coming of the dawn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
KEENE. N. Il.

The farm house and barns of Lucius p.
Booth on the Surry road were burned sun
day night. The family escaped with but
little clothing. Live stock only saved. Loss
$500; insurance $1,000.
The receipts of the strawberry festival
given by the ladies of the ST. James (Epis-
copaD church last week were 500.
There was bad fire on Tuesday morning
in the house Of Alderman G. J. Landers on
Winchester court. The house was occupied
by Mr.. Landers and by Thomas Grogan.
The house was badly damaged and the
household goods and furniture were nearly
ruined.
James Russell was arrested last week for
breaking into the house of II. Z. Horne in
Fitzwilliam and stealing a ring and revolt
yer. He was held in 500 bonds for trial
al the next term of court.
Hon. John +. Abbott, minister to Col
umbia, has returned TO Keene with his
family. He will return in two or three
months.
The stone crusher is now at work. and
turns out broken stone for macadamizing
rapidly, and in way that gives satisfaction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

Charles HOyt, the noted dramatist, is ex-
pending $4,000 in improvements on his
recently purchased place at Charestown.
The census office reports that ~ persons
raised tobacco i'm New Hampshire during
the census year, devoting 81 acres TO the
weed, and S6,593 pounds were raised. So
1913 pounds being in Cheshire county. The
total value of the product was $40. 40.
Henry Burt, whose death occurred at
Walpole June |, at the age of "a years. was
one of the prominent farmers of that town.
He had served two terms in the legislature.
and for many years as selectman and SUI
pervisor.
j. ii. Upham, treasurer of the Brandon.
VT, Italian marble company, has been
chosen treasurer of the Sullivan Machine
company at Claremont, as successor to the
late {. b. Rice, Mr.. Upham was formerly
connected with the Sullivan company.
The Newport Argus says that one of the
most remarkable freaks of nature ever seen
consists of five kittens, all closely Joined bv
a band of flesh. They are owned bv a
woman in that village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Lively hammers make music at this time.
The roofing obtained through the agency
of Clinton l.. Hall has arrived, and is be-
ing applied to the houses of c. f. Park
and Geo. W. Dickinson. 1t is claimed to
be much better than shingles and il certain
~ makes a fine looking roof
The Windham and Bennington counties
association met at the Universalist church
Tuesday and Wednesday as previously an
nounced. The fine weather brought out a
goodly number of people and all seemed to
enjoy the meeting. 4 report of the pro-
ceedings is given elsewhere
Mrs. John Howe of Brattleboro lost a
small, open-faced, gold watch between the
hotel and Mrs. Aliens (above the bridget
on Wednesday.
Mr. and Miss Kendall of Charlestown.
y. H., are visiting at G. b. Lambs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
STRATTON.

Daniel Harris is stopping with j. d.
Styles and has sold his timber lot of 90
acres lying south of the parsonage to Jones
a. Hescock for $3.50. They have begun to
peel bark on the lot.
Mr.. Turnbull of Boston, Mass, is spend
ing few days with his friend, Alden Par
sons, at Chesleton Aliens.
Mrs. Bellows has gone to her home in
North Adams, Mass.
BERTHE l.. Perry went to Brattleboro June
q and bought fine draft horse. He is
loading car with lumber at Jamaica depot.
Most of the highways have been put in
order A new bridge has been built near
Mrs. Balls.
Rev, VIM. J. Smith is expected to preach
in Stratton onJune II as the pastor expects
TO be absent attending the meeting at Alps,
n. Y.
j. Pinney recently scalded his arm quite
badly by the blowing out of an exhaust
pipe in Taft d Stewards mill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
PUTNEY

The following appeared in the Walpole
items in the Keene Sentinel this week
"A notable reunion of the five surviving
children of the late Dea. Elisha Hooper oc-
CURED last week at the home of John b.
Russell in this village. The combined
ages of the five is 3SS years. Their indi-
vidual ages are as follows: George. SO:
Caroline (NIrs. Levi BalD, 81; Phebe
tNIrs. Lyman Houghton), -; Lucy Mrs.
j. b. RusselD, Il; Sarah Mrs. Samuel
w. Bradford), 80. George, who lives in
Putney, VT, notwithstanding his advanced
age. is in quite vigorous health, and has
the step and appearance of most men OF
81 or To-
Among the officers electedsa the 10th
annual meeting of the Amherst agricultural
college alumni association on Tuesday was
6. T. Aplin 50 of East Putney. as au-
ditor.
Rev. II. VI. Douglas was chosen vice
president of the Baptist State sun Law
school convention at Burlington last week.
There will be preaching service at the
Universalist chapel sun lay morning and a
/ Children's day concert in the evening.
Don't forget the "Match ami Single
social at the Baptist vestry this, Friday,
evening.
Mrs. Dckerman. who was taken vio-
lently insane a short time ago, was re-
moved to the Brattleboro asylum Wedncs-
day.
W. d. Wait, J. w. Stowel and G.. II.
HOughtOn are in Burlington this week at
tending the Grand lodge of +. ~ \. NJ.
Phillips and Crawford have just received
a LOT of uool Vermont horses alSo a uum-
Der of pair of matched Hcrforl steers. We
also notice "A fine new meat cart which re-
places the one demolished by Mr.. Boomer.
Mrs. II. II. Black died Wednesday af-
ternoon. She has been great sufferer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
BERNARnsToN. MASS

The raising of the flag, presented tc
Powers institute 10y James b. Whitmore OF
lIolyoke, was attended with interesting eX-
ercises at the town hall on the afternoon OF
May 20.
DIR. W. II. Pierce attended the annual
meeting of the Massachusetts Medical So
ciety at Boston last Tuesday an read a
paper upon typhoid fever.
commencement exercises of Powers in
stitute were opened Sunday morning, May
81, with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev.
Mr.. Strong, and Tuesday evening the grad
uation exercises of the class of 81. seven
members. were held at the town hall.
Much credit is due Miss Fletcher the as
sistant teacher, who had the entire charge
of the training of the class for the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
NoRTHFIELD, MASS.

The commencement exercises at Mt. Her
mon will be held on Tuesday. June 10,
and on the following day they will be OBJ
served at Mortified seminary.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jaquith, who are
taking their wedding tour through Massa-
chusetts, stopped for few days recently
with DIR. and Mrs. y. p. Wood.
Summer boarlers are beginning to come
to Mortified. and many more applications
are received for board than can possibly be
accommodate
G. \. Linslay is convalescing from an at
tack Of the grip.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
An Attack of Gravel
The Terrible Suffering of "A Lady at 90
How She was Cured.

There is nothing now enjoy that do NOT o,,a
TO having used DR.. David Kennedy's Farorite
Remedy OF Rondout, n. Y, at time when was
SUFFERING all that human being could endure.
never expected 10 recover. My physicians said /
had BRlGHTS DISEASE. Later had a had A.
TACK OF Gray+l six years ago last June l saw DR.
using three bottles was well. have never had
return OF the disease, and though / am over 60
years OF age ! am vigorous and strong What
physicians aud the many remedies had taken
could not do DR.. Kennedys Favorite Rem
edy did; il stayed the disease and made me a we'll
Moman,-Mrs. Emiline p Miner Burg Hill q
DIR. KENNEDY's FAVORiTE REM.
EDK, prepared by DIR DAVID KENNFDY
CORPORATION, Rondout, n. Y; 81 per bottle
six for S. By all druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
CAMBRIDGBPORT.

The Loyal legion will meet next Satur-
day afternoon with Jennie Bird.
The ladies benevolent society will meet
with Mrs. Eva Cushing next Wednesday
afternoon.
There is no school this week owing to
the illness of the teacher.
Children's Sunday will be observed with
appropriate exercises.
A new abutment is being laid at the east
end of the new bridge. 1t will widen the
channel at that point about II feet and it
is hoped will prevent the high water from
taking off the bridge again.
w. c. Burwell and wife of Providence,
r. l., were called here last week by the
death of Mr.. Burwells father, Rev. Ira
Burwell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
WINDHAM.

This item is from the Springfield Ropub-
lican of Tuesday: Mrs. Phila Tuttle of
Taunton. the aged mother of Medical EX-
aminer futile died at the home of her
daughter Mrs. DIR. Robinson, of that city
yesterday. Mrs. futile was 81 and was
unusually active for woman of her age.
She sustained fall short time ago which
FASTENED her death. Mrs. futile leaves,
besides DR.. futile, one son, Rev. Luther
Rice of Waterfowl, y. Y, and besides
Mrs Robinson, one daughter, Mrs. Eme-
line Randall of Windham, VT. The burial
will be at PrOctorsville."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
WEST TOWNSHEND

DR.. Fernando Gale of Illinois has been
visiting his son, Geo. Gale.
Harry Wood is home for short vaca-
ton.
David Burroughs had 13 cancerous
punches removed from his side one day last
week by Drs. Kenyon and Bay He is do
ing well
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BRoOKLINB.

Next Sunday will be observed by the
Sunday school as children's day. An in
teresting program will be presented, and it
is hoped large number will be present.
f. w. Bush has gone to Mortified, Mass,
to work.
Miss Lynn Morse has gone to Milton to
visit friends.
It is expected that Mrs Taylor, the wife
of our new pastor will arrive in town this
week and begin housekeeping in the par
sOnagp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
SOUTH NEWFANE

Capt. Harrison Aldrich of Somerville.
Mass, spent most of last week with his
father-in-law, visiting and fishing.
c. l.. Dexter of Philadelphia arrived at
his fathers, Wednesday morning, for a
stay of a week or two.
Several from this place attended the
Baptist Sunday school convention at ia
maica.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
JAMAICA.

Aquiet wedding took place Tuesday even
ing at the residence of Geo. w. Holton.
mat OF Rev. Chas. Coon of Greenwich. n
T., to Mrs. Emily E. Butler.
Mrs. Lucy r. Kellogg has gone to Fox
Ooro, Mass, TO spend few weeks.
MI. and Mrs. VIM. Shields of Shusban
\: :, are spending a few weeks at David
Eddy's. ~
our people enjoyed greatly the Baptist
Sunday school convention. a renort Of
which is published elsewhere.