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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.

Maurice Griffin of South Hadley, aged
d3. was buried in a sand bank Saturday
while filling a cart. Two companions es-
capped, but when, after 40 minutes digging,
Griffin was found. he was dead.
An employe of the Consolidated railroad
at Northampton had a frigh,ful experience
recently. He was : anding on a fiat car
loaded with track iron at Haydenville when
the ear started down grade. The brake
would not work and lac was soon whirlng
along at very rapid rate. A telegram
was sent TO Northampton 10 switch the fly
Ing car from the branch TO the main line.
The car rushed through Leeds ami Flor
ence like the winl. ana the operator had
Just 20 seconds in which to change the
switch. In going to Easthampton there is
heavy up grade and the car stopped. 4
stretch of five miles was covered in four
minutes.
AthOl is soon to have a new opera house.
1t will be 100 by 100 feet in size. three sto-
ries high, and the hall will have seating
capacity OF 1000.
The lumber company has 5000. 600 feet
of log, for winters saving. piled up a.
Riverside, near Turner's Falls. and mil
lion feet more stored in Barton's cove.
Henry. son of Postmaster Chaffin of
Dell in Heath, was drowned last week. his
body being found in the feed pond of the
Goats mill in about five feet of water The
lad was subject to fits, and it is supposed
that he fell into the water while in a spasm.
The John Henry farm of about 100
acres. situated in North Heath, has been
bought by Francis Thompson of Cole
raine for $3.50.
North Leverett had a genuine sensation
Tuesday. when Mrs. Alvin J. Moore gave
birth to four babies, three girls and boy
The three girls died soon after birth, but
the hoy is likely 10 live.
The Rose shop at South Deertield. occu-
pied 10y the Nonotuck pocket-book compa-
ny, was burned Tuesday morning at about
, o'clock. The loss is about 5000.
Five thousand people attended the Spir-
itualists meetings at Lake Pleasant last
Sunday.
The Western Massachusetts trotting cir
cult will hold meetings at Greenfield on
Thursday and Friday, Sept and ! East
hampton, Thursday and Friday, Sept 10
and II; Northampton, Wednesday and
THURSDAY. sept Ii and l.. Purses asgre-
eating $500 will be offered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
GUILFORD.

In connection with the religious services,
which have been held in the past two
months by Mr.. jackson in this place and
and other parts of the town, the people
have had the pleasure of listening to sew
eral speakers of note, as well as singers,
who have come up from Mortified, Mass,
10 aid him in the work. The singing of
the Mt. HermOn quartet on Sunday, fol-
lowed by Tuesdays meetings at the Centre
with Messrs. Moody and Gumbart as speak
ers, and Misses Fox and st. John and Mr..
Sankey as sOloists, will long be remembered
by the large audience
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Clark of Westfield,
Mass, are visiting at f. p. Reeds, and
Miss Mary Rudd of Hartford, Conn, is at
j. HoughtOn's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28


J. c. Daggett and Dana Howard went to
Halifax as delegates to the Baptist associa-
alton.
Daniel Sherwin gave us a short call on
Monday. He was on his way to Montpel-
Ter.
Rev. A. NJ. Higgins OF Somerville, Mass,
preached in the Baptist church last sun
day
nice banner has been given to the
Loyal Temperance legion by Mrs. DIR. Ray
and Mrs. F. G. Perry.
The Demorest silver medal contest was
held Tuesday evening with a house which
showed the interest of the people in the
children's instruction in the principles of
temperance. The admission fee will he
used for the Loyal Temperance legion.
After scripture reading by Rev 5. L. Vim
cent, prayer by Rev. w. 5. Walker, and
singing by large number of children and
young people, the contest began. -Four
speakers gave their recitations, then the
children sang prohibition Echoes" and
the other four speakers followed. the eight
being all young girls. The judges were
Mrs. Florence Gillespie. VIM. A. Shields
and f. f. Russell. While they retired to
consult, Prof. NJ. L. Boynton favored the
audience with the temperance song, BE
hold Multitude The decision of the
judges not being reached, the children re-
peated one of their songs. The judges de-
cision gave the medal to No. s, Grace
Moore, but with the request that especial
mention be made of No. and &, Marion
Pierce and Mamie Perry. All did well
and showed the benefits of the good drill
received from Miss Olive Shumway. After
the medal was awarded announcement was
made that a team would be provided to take
the other speakers to Townshend TO the
convention free.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
WARDsBORO.

A Springfield Republican item, in an
nOuncing the corps of teachers engaged foI
the Monson, Mass, academy, states that
the new matron in charge of Hammond
hall will be Mrs. Platt of Wardsboro.
Rev. J. A. Steele and family were treat
ed recently TO a well-deseryed pounding.
which they received with perfect submis-
sion. Indeed, the pastor said he was very
thankful for it.
Darius A. Martin and wife and Miss
Lou Hildreth of Milwaukee are in town.
Mrs. Cyrus NJ. Cook of Hinsdale, y. H.,
has visited in this place during the past
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
BONDVILLE.

Mr., and Mrs. b. A. Cushman of New
York, who have been visiting at A. X. Bur
banks, have returned home.
Quite a number of our townspeople went
to Bennington last week
Rev. f. B. Harris is at Landgrove this
week attending the camp meeting.
Miss lone Burbank has returned TO the
CastletOn normal school.
Moses Barrus of Hannibal, Y. Y, is Wis
iting his father.
Z. l. Kendall is at Montpelier this week,
called there by the extra session of the
legislature.
}. NJ. Kendall who was run over by a
load of hay, is able to be out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
SOUTH WARDsBORo.

c. J. Peterson closed his labors with the
Congregational church last Sunday. He
goes TO his home in St. Johnsbury to re-
main few days before resuming his stud
les at the seminary in Chicago. During
his stay here he has made for him
self many warm personal friends and has
very ably and efficiently supplied the pulpit
of our church. As token of respect the
people of the two villages, South Wards
boro and Bucketville, presented him with
SPA in cash above the regular salary which
had been promised him. The Gift was re-
ceived by him with many expressions of
thanks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
SOUTH NEWFANR.

Mrs. H. F. Shields of Philadelphia, who
has been at the Villa this summer will join
her husband at the White Mountains to-
morrow.
Charles Mason of Philadelphia, who has
been stopping with his mother for several
weeks, returned to his home last Wednes-
day.
Our minister and several others are in
attendance at the Windham County Bap-
list association, which is held this year at
Halifax.
Quite a number from here attended the
concert at Brattleboro last Tuesday even
ING.
There will be corn roast on Frost S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
EAST DOVER,

As Mr.. and Mrs. Asaph Adams were
coming from their home on their way to
Williamsyille last Tuesday they met Albert
Norcross above Chas. Migrants and the
road being very narrow at that place their
carriage hit NOrcross's truck, and they
were thrown out. Mrs. Adams was con-
siderably hurt, and Mr.. Adams was shaken
up, but they got another carriage and pro-
ceeded on their way.
Mrs. l.. j. Ranney went to Bernardston
this week and will soon return to her home
in Hartford, Conn.,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
JACKSONVILLE.

Windham County Pomona grange will
meet with North River grange of this place
next Wednesday. Sept. ?. An interesting
program has been prepared, and dinner
will be served on the picnic plan. Papers
are announced for the afternoon session 10y
Q. II. Chase of Jacksonville on BEST
methods of securing fall crops" f. A.
Fitch of Wilmington on "The ideal farm
err and +. 5. Allen of Jacksonville on
WASTES of the farm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
WEST TOWNsHEND.

The funeral of Mrs. Junia Howe was
held at the church here last Saturday.
Carroll Boyden has charge of the depot
at Williamsville.
Mrs. Kent, senior, has bought 5. E.
Williams farm.
Mrs. f. \, Holmes is visiting in Chester
Holmes, Reynolds n Wright steam mill
is being put up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
GRAFTON.

The children of the Loyal Legion gave
pleasant entertainment Friday evening, to
raise money for ride to Townshend this
week to attend a gathering of their order.
John H. Blodgett is employed as assistant
bookkeeper in c, W. Osgood d Sons Office,
Bellows Falls.
II. L. Walker is in town.
Miss Myra Goodnow of Springfield is
visiting at W. S. Eaton's.
W. f. /. Walker and Representative
Phelps are attending the extra session at
Montpelier
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
VERNON

Mrs Jennie Il. Herrick has returned TO
her home at Anderson. :. c.
J. G. Weatherhead has begun harvest
ing his tobacco, and considers it \ ! in
quality and quantity. F. W. Scott, f. NJ
Heard, G. II. Hubbard and some others
have very fine crops of the weed.
Mrs. Cooley and daughter of Hartford
Conn, are guests at c, H. Newtons.
&. H. Hubbard has added new shed to
his barn, Ozro Doolittle and Chas. Al
drich of West Mortified doing the work
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
STRATTON.

Geo. NJ. Smith, town representative,
has gone to Montpelier to attend the extra
session Of the legislature.
Farmers are beginning TO harvest their
oats.
Mrs. \. J. Pike is on the sick list.
Edgar Pike and Charlie johnson recent
ly saw a deer in J. Estabrook's pasture.
c. y. Pike, town treasurer. sat at the
Stratton HOUSE MONDAY 90 receiye taxes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
GREEN RIVER.

DR.. P. H. Fuller is staying in Green
River. He comes highly recommended as
first class physician. 1t is hoped that if
there is any in the vicinity that need med
zeal aid they will give him a call and en-
courage him to remain with us. He will
be found for the present at c. CHS bees.
Dr. \. Webster from Florida is visiting
friends in this vicinity. 1t is Is years since
he was here before.
Joseph Wallace has brought in two po-
tatoes which tip the scales at three and
One-half pounds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
READSRORO-

Engine No. has been named the Mon
roe Bridge"
W. ID. Howe contemplates erecting five
tenement block on Stowe street next spring
Charles Lafeur has the contract for clap
boarding Bullock block
Another Italian dwelling is going up near
the tannery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28

We desire 70 say 10 our citizens that for years
we have been selling Or. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption DR.. Kings New Life Pills
Arnica Salve and Electric Buffers, and have never
handled remedies that sell well, or that hav,
given such universal satisfaction. We do not
hesitate 10 guarantee them every time and we.
stand ready 70 refund the purchase price if salts
factory results do not follow their use These
remedies have won their great popularity purely
on their merits. F II, Holden & Co., Druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
DUNHAM BROS.
HAWZEY

Inventory completed and as
usual | find in each depart
ment more or less odds and
ends; shop worn or slow SELL
ingarticles which are now put
out to be sold at some price.
1t is rather hot weather to
talk about Wool Blankets, but
anyone who wishes to take adj
vantage OF an out-of-the-sea-
son price will be likely to buy
one or two pairs during the
next two weeks.
One Of the leaders will be
the 1924 California Blanket at
S. a pair. There are a few
pairs of very fine Golden
Wedding" CALIFORNIA; at a
saving of one to two dollars a
pair from usual price. A lot
OF extra fine clear grays, and
some low cost ones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
CHESTERFIELD. N. b.

Miss Belle Persons of East Putney has
been visiting her former teacher, Miss Inez
Day.
Mrs. John Hubbard has returned from
the Concord asylum somewhat improved.
Fred Harris has recently bought of Mr..
Chamberlain fine horse
Extensive repairs are being made upon
the schoolhouse in district No. Q, making
ii one of the best in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Messrs. Moody and Sankey drew crowd
Tuesday as usual
The Sunday school concert given in the
church last Sunday was a success, the chill
dren and teachers doing themselves credit.
Dr. Norman Webster, who was a practic-
ing physician in town - years ago, and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
WEsTMINsTHR

The following is from the Boston Jour
nal of Tuesday: Nathaniel Winslow Berry,
who died recently at Oakland, Cal, where
he had been staying for some time, hoping
to regain his health, was born in Westmin-
ster VT, in June, 1928. A the age of Is
he came to Boston and entered the employ
of Redding a. Co., with whom he remained
until the tea firm of Ar Shove d Co. was
formed, Of which he was one of the orig
inal founders. He leaves a widow. son
and daughter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
"Don't Care TO Eat"

Il * with the greatest confidence that Hoods
Sarsapariila Is recommended for loss of appetite
indlgrS' ion. sick hradAcnt. and similar troubles
TINS M llclnr gently tones the stomach assist
digestlnf, md makes one real hungry " Per
sons in 3rlicate health. a tier taking Hoods Sar.
sapa lila f-w days, tiud them selves longing for
and eating the plainrst food with unexpected
relish
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28

flats next Tuesday evening Everybody
invited to come and bring corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason G.. White are on a
visit i'm Providence and Massachusetts for
a few weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28

who has practiced for - years in Florida,
is calling on many friends in town. He
took in the Bennington celebration. In
June the doctor had paralytic shock from
which he has nearly recovered.
Sunday school at the usual hour next
SUNDAY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28

cures all those peculiar weaknesses and
ailments of women, all organic diseases OF
the Uterus or Womb, and Ovarian Troubles,
Bearing-down Sensations, Weak Back, De-
bility, Nervous Prostitution, etc. Every
Druggist sells it as a standard article, or
sent by mail, in form of Pills or Lozenges,
on receipt of S1.OO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Dedication of the Bridge Memorial Lii
brary at Walpole.

brary at Walpole.
The Bridge Memorial library at Walpole
was dedicated on Thursday evening Of last
week with impressive exercises. The
building is a one-story structure and cost
about $1,000. 1t stands upon Main street
at the head of Westminster street and on
the east side of what is known as the
square" 1t is built of boullers from the
fields near by, laid in dark cement. As
cending a flight of six or seven steps from
the sidewalk you come upon a porch 20
feet long by eight feet wide. The building
is 30 by "A feet, and contains the library
room, librarians room and a reading room
in addition to the cellar, and an attic for
storing books and magazines. The libra
nv at present contains 1000 volumes, but
the building gives ample room for 10000
volumes. The building is the gift of Hud-
son Z. Bridge, the younger, of st. Louis,
who has fine summer residence in Wal
pole and is given as a memorial TO his ia
ther who was native of Walpole, and
who went West while young and amassed
a large fortune at st. Louis.
The exercises consisted of a speech by
Curtis II. Crowell, chairman of the even
ing. the presentation by Mr.. Bridge, the
acceptance by Thomas b. Peck on behalf
of the library committee, and John w.
Prentiss on behalf of the selectmen Of the
town, reading of a dedicatory hymn,
speeches by other prominent men, with
suitable music. including selections by
Kendalrs orchestra of Gardner, Mass
Charles Booth of Fitchburg, Mass. aged
p, a brakeman on the Fitchburg road. was
run over and cut to pieces early last week
Wednesday morning. at the tenth section
near East Westmoreand. by the passenger
train due in Keene at BPS A. NJ. Mr.. Booth
had left his train to set the switch so as to
turn the passenger train upon the side
track. but the engineer of the freight train
noticed that the switch was not changed.
and on going to the switch found Booth :
mangled body. 1t is supposed that after
adjusting the switch Booth sat down to
rest, and as the passenger train was an
hour late he fell asleep. Another brake
man on the same train fell off the cars a
few hours before at Westminster. Mass,
and received severe if not fatal injuries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-08-28

We do not sell Boot
and Shoes as reason
ably as those Of the
same quality can bc
bought elsewhere tn,
news has failed TO reacL
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-07-23
Too Much,

The Lewiston Journal prints the
story Of man who lived several years
ago on ono OF the islands Of Maine, and
was commonly reputed to be miser.
The anecdote does not of itself estal,-
lish the truth Of this common report.
but it shows pretty conclasivoly that Inc
was not man Of the world. He DOS
sessed considerable property, and one
winter, during the session OF the leQis-
lature, had occasion TO visit Aunus;a.
He stepped into a restaurant for dinner.
and the waiter spread before him the
printed bin OF fare The novice took Il
for bill Of charges. lie ran his eve
over it and quickly footed up the figures
at the right OF the page. Then he
sprang to his feet In Indignation.
What" said he, "all that 70 pay, end
hain't cat Il mouthful yet2" No doubt
nc thought the Augusta people a set Of
sharpcrs, and, according to the Journal,
on his next visit % the capital, he car
ricd with him q pail Of victuals.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-07-23
LINcoLN's KINDNESS.
4he Peculiar DIn He Asked n Young S
dier TO Pay.


der to Pay.
anccdote showing Lincoln's merci-
ful nature In touching light, and re-
lated by Mr.. i. T.. Chittenden in his
"Rccollections of President Lincoln and
Ills Administration" from authentic
sources, is the one Of the sleeping senti-
mel, William Scott, the Vermont bow.
whose life Lincoln saved after he had
been condemned 10 be shot. Lincoln
personally saw Scott and talked with
him a long time. Scott would not talk
70 his comrades of the interview after
ward until one night, when he had re-
eeived letter from home, he finally
opened his heart TO friend Ia this
wise:
The president was the lsindest man
j had ever seen. was scared at first.
for had never before talked with a
great man. But Mr.. Lincoln was SO
Easy with me, so gentle, that soon for
got my fright. = lie stood mn
and he says to me: MY boy, stand up
here aud look me in the face did as
he babe me. Ny boy, he said, you
are not going 70 be shot tomorrow.
am going TO trust you end send you
back TO your regiment have come up
here from Washington, where 1 have
cot great deal 70 do, and what I want
70 know IS how you arc going to pay
ray BILL There was a big lump In my
throat Icould scarcely speak: But
got II crowded down and managed 20
ray; There is some way 70 pay Won
and VIII find Il after q little. There
- The bounty in the savings bank.
guess wc could borrow some money
on mortgage ON the farm I was
sure the boys would help, 50 ] thought
&c could make II up II Il wasn't more
Than Eve or six hundred dollars 'Iiut
Il Is great deal more than FIVE or six
hundred dollars, ne said. Then I said
didn't sec how, but was sure I yvouiI
find some way--f lived.
"Then Mr. Lincoln put his hands on
my shoulders and Locked into my face
as II he was sorry, and said. By boy,
my bill is n very large one. Your
friends cannot pay y, nor your bounty.
nor your farm, nor ali your comrades.
There is only one man in an Tie world
who can pay IL, and bis name IS william
scott If from this day William Scott
docs his duty, 80 that if was there
when be comes o. die, he can look me
ia che face as hc does now end cav I
have kept my promise. and have done
my duty as % soldier, then pty debt will
be- paid. WIZ You make that promise
and try % keep itY I said + would
make the promise, and, with Gods helm.
J would keep g. Hc went away out a
my sight forever. J know shall never
sec him again, but may Cod FORGET mo
= ever forget bis kind words or my
promise"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-07-23
CUNNING DEER HUNTERS.

no" the South American Indians Pro-
vide Themselves with venIson.
The manner In which the South Amer.
lean Indians hunt deer in the Cordiller-
as is very interesting and somewhat In.
genious. They first ascertain the To-
cality In which the animals conprepate
to Craze, and then the men, women and
children Of the tribe make extensive
preparations TO hem in the herd. In or.
der 70 cause a stampede they blow
horns, yell and make other bewildoring
and outlandish noises. As natural
consequence the frightened deer quit
their grazing places. They form 10 line
IN regular marching order, the elder
males leading the way followed by the.
females and young, while tho rear OF
the column Is brought up by tho young
bucks, who act as protectors To the cen.
ters.
The Indians now close In upon them.
seeing which the animals prepare 70 do
battle for their lives. The hunters then
proceed 70 prepare the instruments of
destruction, consisting OF large lanccs,
rcsinous torches and nooses Fixed 70
long poles.
The worst enemy OF the deer Is the
jaguar and wildcat, and their aninosi.
y % them Is such that they have been
known % leap over a hunter in order 10
attack either Of these feline foes. The
Indians, knowing this. employ Il 10
great advantage during these hunfa.
The women stuff "a number Of jaguar
and cat skins which are placed IN prom.
incnt positions on the edges OF prcci-
pices 10 fuil view Of the deer, says the
Detroit Free Press. Immediately the
buclts make violent effort TO get at
them in order 20 hurl them into the
abyss beneath, but are thus treated
themselves BY the willy hunters. who
pitch them over nc cliff, where they
are quickly ham-strung or otherwise
disabled By the women, who arc sta.
toned below After the first onslaught
on The stuffed figure the remaining deer
seem 90 recognize the fact that thcy
have been tricked. and huddle together.
awaiting another attack.
Then TIE Indians throw Hyhtod torch.
cs among them and a panic ensucs
They mako desperate efforts 10 cscapo
but the relentless hunters drive them
over the crags until they see that n sufa
cient number have been captured-Qen-
orally four or FIVE hundred. They do
not usually harm The females and fawas.
and also allow few bucks u escape.
Very seldom e. q doe killed, and 81 "a sho
fawn is captured 10 is Immediately lib
Grated The lcsh Is eaten by tie In.
dams and also carried TO the villages 70
be sold, while the skins are either pur.
chased by dealers or made up into vari
Gus articles ~ those who assisted In
their capture.