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


Last Sunday the Putney brass band
went to West Dummerston to assist in the
Memorial services at that place, and the
Grand Army post went to West Chester
field n. H., for like purpose.
The body of Elbridge F. Houghton was
recovered at Hinsdalc, n. H., last Satur-
day and brought to Putney Sunday and
buried.
Solomon Joy and son OF Iowa are visit
ing at II. G.. Blacks. Mr.. JOY is a native
of the west part Of this town, but left for
the West many years ago: he is now near
ly so.
Last Sunday VIM. Robertson. wife and
sister were out driving in a two-seated car
rage drawn by a span of horses. Mr.. Rob
ertson called at the door of a house for a
moment leaving the reins over the dasher
when the horses started on a run. Mrs
Robertson climbed over the back of the
seat and succeeded in stopping the horses.
But for her presence of mind a serious ac-
cident might have occurred.
Mrs. Henry Black. who is staying with
her sister, Mrs. Henry Smith. is seriously
i'll.
Several of our ladies from Golden Rule
chapter attended the grand chapter at Brat
tleboro this week.
Mrs Dr. Foster drives to Boston this
week with her sister, Mrs. Warren, and
will be gone a few weeks
Mrs Samuel Knight is in town visiting.
j. i. Howard of this place is attending
| the grand lodge of Odd Fellows at Mont
pclier. as representative of Chester lodge.
Mrs. l.. II. Clough has returned from
| Massachusetts, where she has been visiting
relatives.
Mr.. Newcomb is to give a recital in Put
ney on Tuesday evening, the 10th. This
opportunity to hear fine program will un-
doubtedy be improved by those who enjoy
music Mrs. Hubbard and Miss orion OF
Brattleboro, Miss Lillian Hale, contralto
of Walpoe, Fred Mason, tenor, of Fitch
burg and Sewall Morse will take part il
addition to Putney pupils. whose progress
under Mr.. Newcomb is very marked Tn,
program is highly attractive and includes
the duet that was received with such favo
in the Bellows Falls recital. 1t will b,
sung by Mrs, Hubbard and Miss Hale.
The Sons of Temperance will hold
strawberry supper in the town hall, Wcdnes
day evening, June 10. to be followed by Al
entertainment. Everybody is invited.
A match and shingle social and supper
is to be given in the Baptist chapel Frida,
evening June - The entertainment will
be novel and amusing Ice cream and cak,
are to be served. \ good attendance de
| sired
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
JACKSONVILLE.
Memorial Day Tributes.

The exercises of Memorial day were very
interesting and profitable, although the
morning seemed very unprOpitious, on ac-
count of lowering clouds and moistened
grass. The procession was formed at vii
lage hall, under the charge of Harrison +.
Goodnow, officer of the day, headed by the
Jacksonville cornet band, followed by A. 4.
Butterfeld camp, Sons OF Veterans, II. O.
Gillett post, G.. \. r., A school children,
representing the states of the Union, wear
ing crowns and adorned with sashes of red.
white and blue, and bearing flags. wreaths
and bouquets, and citizens proceeded to the
cemetery, where the graves of deceased
soldiers were decorated by the post. \
monument to "our unknown dead, pre-
pared for the occasion, was then decorated
in a beautiful service by the representatives
of the states. The choir sang America. "
the camp fired a salute. and PRAYER was Of
fered by Rev. Mr. Sutton, after which the
procession reformed and returned to village
hall, where they disbanded and repaired TO
the village of Nottingham, where a boun-
tiful collation. was served by the ladies in
the vestry of the Baptist church. After
dinner the church was filled to overlooking,
and many were unable to obtain even stand
ing room, to listen to a very able and in
structive address by the Rev. William
Spencer of ReadsborO, who was introduced
by Hon. A. \. Buttertield, president OF the
day, as a royal Britain, The exercises were
interspersed by appropriate music by the
band. DIR. Gillett, the oldest man in town,
was called upon for a speech but declined
on account of the weakness of his voice.
After the conclusion of the exercises at the
church the procession was reformed in the
same order as at Jacksonville and marched
to the cemetery, where the soldiers graves
were decorated by the post, and another
monument TO the unknown dead was
covered with wreaths and flowers by the
representatives of the states. Miss Grace
Fairbanks as columbia did herself much
credit in her recitation in behalf of the
Sons of Veterans. Mr. Eben Tuttle, an
old soldier, spoke of old war scenes in a
very touching manner Prayer was offered
by Rev. VIM. Spencer. The procession
then returned TO the church. This was
the first occasion when the town had APP
propriated money for the observance of
Memorial day, and everything passed in
universal acceptance, Especial praise was
given TO the representatives of the states
for the excellent manner of their services,
and it was due TO Mrs. S. G. Easton for
her services in assisting and encouraging
matters in this service. The camp and post
were out in force, each bearing United
States regulation flag, presented them by
the president of the day The band was at
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
STRATTON.

Another kiln of lime has been fired. Mr..
Gonyou. the burner, has moved into the
house connected with the kiln.
Mrs Lyman Stone has so far recovered
as to be able to ride out.
Memorial services were held in the GENE
terry Saturday afternoon. Prayer. singing,
Grafton by Rev. VIM. J. Smith. historical
sketch by Dea. +. l.. Grout, and remarks
by Rev. O. II. Palmer were among the ex-
ercises. Five revolutionary soldiers are
buried here.
a yearling belonging to Dea. +. /. Groui
was killed by bear last Saturday night.
Attempts are being made to get bruin into
close quarters
Hattie Wheddon is keeping house for
Charles Lowe and attending school in dis
trict No. ..
The pastor is grateful for the assistance
rendered by the friends with their teams &c
fit his planting ground and get in his crops
while he is teaching.
\ bee is proposed TO put the cemetery in
order on Saturday, June t. \ general re-
Spouse is desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
Gu1LFORp CENTRE.

Rev. f. W. Sprauie will preach in the
Univcrsalist church next Sunday at 2:3O
Z. NJ.
A. G. Weeks and family are expected to-
day at their farm. where they will spend
the summer
G.. G. Magoon and family OF Montague
City. Mass, took a carriage ride last Satur-
day to Gulford, visiting his brother Fred
in this village and his parents at Green
River.
Mrs. Ellen 5. Miner is suffering from an
erysipelas sore on her hand.
J.C. Cutting and wife are in Boston fora
few days.
Mrs. j. l.. Bullock is improving.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
BROOKIINF.

Mrs. Clarence Adams is to spend the
most of the summer at her fathers, O. l..
Ranneys.
Another voter and farmer arrived in town
last week For particulars see births.
Herbert Bush has had the misfortune to
saw out a piece of one of his thumbs, dis
abling him for work.
Mrs. Fred Merrifeld called on some of
her old neighbors last week.
Several persons attended the Memorial
services at West Dummerston last Sunday
and report an interesting time, and large
number of people there
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ing her daughter, Mrs. c. b. Lamson, has
been called to her home in Wardsboro on
account of the sudden death of her daugh-
ter-in-law. Mrs. L. f. Holden.
The meetings held by the young ladies
from the Moody training school have been
well attended and much interest shown
Rev. d. Banes-Grifliths of Mortified,
Mass, will preach here next Sunday at
1880 A. NJ. and 7:4j =. NJ.
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SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
In Memorv of the Honored Dead


4 large gathering of people was present
on Memorial day. The exercises at the
mound were very impressive. After the
usual ritual services of the G.. 4. r., the
school children each representing a state
of the Union, placed the offering they
brought on the mound, repeating a tribute
of tender memory for the honOred dead
from the state they represented. After
this the company repaired to the Baptist
church. Rev. O. =. Fuller opened the eX-
ercises with prayer. A. L. Cudworth. in a
few wel-chosen words. as president of the
day. then introduced Mr.. Fred Field of
Rutland as orator Mr.. Field is a fine
speaker possessing that rare quality OF
holding an audience with the same rapt at
tention at the close of his Grafton as was
noticeable at the beginning. Short
speeches by Rev. Mr.. Curtis, Rev. Mr.. Bry-
ant, G.. r. Shanks and Deacon :. 5. Lyon
followed. Rev. O. p. Fuller reading a short
poem The exercises were interspersed by
singing by the choir. The church was
beautifully decorated with cut and ported
flowers. Martial music was rendered dur
ing the entire day. The different cemete
ries were visited by details.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
MARLBORO.

Lottie Belle, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Elmon Seaver, died very sudden
called but the autopsy showed no cause
of the heart.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morton have been
very i'll with grip, but are now slowly inn
proving.
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the people responding. The dedicatory
praver was offered by Rev. A. i. Church.
The hymn of dedication, composed by MIS-
Sarah NJ. Perkins. wife of a former pastor,
was effectively rendered by the choir. Inc
hvmn was the same as was sung in 1895
when the church was dedicated for the
second time
Rev. r. w. nlman of Concord, y. H.,
then preached the dedicatory sermon from
the text: "What mean these stones
Joshua Iv,21 After describing the career
of that saracious leader in leading his army
across the Jordan and the erecting OF the
nillar of stones to mark the memorable
event. the speaker drew as a parallel illus
tration "what means this house OF wor-
ship" The true meaning could only ne
understood hv human intellect; the invis-
ible had been made visible. People are
breaking away from dogmas and creeds
and embracing a religion Of reasonableness.
People are progressing in religious thought,
and in every church of whatever denoml-
nation there is a trace of Universalism; not
the Universalism of 30 years ago but the
/ progressive belief of today. He referred to
| Dr friedman of New York, and averred
| that every denomination is growing more
/ liberal in religious thought. He strongly
contrasted the present conception OF God
/ which exists in the religious thinking
minds to that of former ages when lie was
regarded as a great despot who could be
pleased only by the erection OF magnihceni
/ temples The sermon was plea for a
higher and better religious life, and while
it was essentially doctrinal in points, the
line of thought was progressive, inspiring
ENROLLING helpful.
Rev. d. /. Fisher delivered the address
to the parish in fitting words After the
singing of Coronation the pastor pro
nounced the benediction, bringing to
close exercises which were notably impress
sive and uplifting.
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WEST HALIFAX.
Memorial Day Celebration.

hbAlAGAAul Dfh9 wv
Many people were kept at home Memo
rial day by the threatening weather, but a
large crowd was present Notwithstanding.
The bell was rung at l0:30 o o'clock, calling
the people to the Baptist church, which was
soon filled The exercises began with the
choir singing The American Hymn.
PRAYER was then offered by Rev. \. W.
Goolnow. and the choir sang the Nation
al Memorial Hymn, after which Comrade
II. b. Brown, with few well-chosen
words. introduced Rev. F. W. Sprague of
BrattleborO as speaker of the day. who
gave an entertaining discourse, embracing
considerable interesting history, inter
spersed with thoughts and anecdotes, both
grave and gay. The post seems to be very
fortunate in its selection of speakers.
After another song by the choir, the audi
ence was dismissed with prayer by Rev. a.
W. Goodnow. A procession was then
formed as follows: Charles p. Clark post,
No. 1O3, G. A. r., Milton Powers, com
mander Samuel Vim, color-bearer, with
colors at half mast; Charles =. Clark corps,
No. 90, W Il. c.. Mrs. +. II. Thurber,
president. delegation from \. \. Butter
field camp, No. IL, :. of Y. of Jackson
vile: Sunday school scholars and citizens
generally all under command of Comradt
A. b. Brown as marshal. Reaching the
village cemetery, hollow square was
formed and the exercises proceeded with,
The introduction was given by Miss Helen
Thurber: recitation. decoration day. by
Miss Mabel Thurber; dialogue, The flag,
by seven little boys Marshall Wicks, Ar
thur Allen. Leland Cook, Adds Brown,
Walter and George Hill and Harry Good
enough. After this the post proceeded
with their ritual, during which poem ded
icated to the unknown dead was read 10y
Mrs f. H. Thurber. After prayer by Rev
\. W. Goodnow. lunch was served at vii
lage hall. and delegations were afterwarC
sent to the various outlying cemeteries il
town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
TOWNSHEND.

The Sunday school class of Mrs. George
Houghton spent last Saturday afternoon de
lightfully at her home four miles from the
village Mr. Houghton came after the mer-
ny load of II children in his two-horse
team, and the afternoon was spent in
games, singing, etc. 4 bountiful supper
was served, and the children arrived home
in the early evening delighted with this at
tenion from their teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05

Mrs. Powers is expected home next
week from Boston. where she has been
spending two or three weeks with her
brother, Lucius Morry
\. c. Jones began work last Monday for
c. II. Higley making repairs on his barn.
Mr. Smedley and family have arrived
and will occupy their new home for the
summer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05

George Rose recently left town for an
extended trip of some months in Illinois
and Nebraska.
Recent rains have given vegetation a
wonderful start. and our hills and valleys
never looked more beautiful.
G.. L. Whipple and family are now at the
Baponda Hotel. prepared to minister to the
wants of the patrons of that favorite resort.
Hon. James X. Batchelder OF Troy,
n y. was in town over sunday He re-
ports an increasing law practice in that
city.
The Times building is rapidly approach
ing completion, and we shall be very glad
to see the occupants well settled in their
new quarters.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonas W. Dix naturally
feel somewhat aggricved that the report
should have obtained such wide circulation
that their little girl died from lead poison.
They declare that such was not the case,
and DIR. Scudder, the attending physician,
fully agrees in this opinion.
our people fully appreciate The Phoenix
in lis new dress and enlarged form. Viii
mington has always stood next to Brattle-
boro in the number OF copies taken and
we hope the list will continue to increase.
No effort will be spared to merit favor and
patronage.
J. NJ Bassett has this week received from
c. NJ. Russell. agent for the Vermont Mu-
tual Fire Insurance company, the amount
of loss by fire which occurred on May -.
In acknowledging receipt Mr.. Bassett de-
sires to express his hearty appreciation Of
the fairness and promptness of the com
panv in this settlement. Moral: Insure in
the Vermont Mutual.
The venerable John Rudd was in town
on Wednesday.
The railroad is on the way. Let us be
getting ready for the celebration.
Mrs. VIM. Ray is in very poor health.
H. g. Ray of Bridgeport, Conn. and
Leander Titus of Brooklyn, y. Y. have
visited in town for the past two weeks.
DIR. \. W. Rice's house is rapidly ap-
preaching completion, and as before men
toned, will be one of the finest.
What do you think about holding a fair
this fall?
Charles Barnard from Illinois has visited
friends in town this week.
The Epworth league of the Methodist
church was organized last SUNDAY with
Miss Nellie J. Rice as president; Mrs. Nc
Kenzie, Mrs. c. G. Leonard, Miss Vera
johnson and Miss Annie johnson, vice
presidents; Rev. L. T. c. Mckenzie, sec
rotary, and c. F. Clark treasurer.
Mrs. W. \. Rice Of Montpelier is visiting
/ in town
The attention of all maple sugar maker,
| is called to an article on our editorial pag,
warning the farmers that their application,
/ under the bounty law for next year. croT
must be filed before the first day OF July
next.
/ The Bradford Opinion makes this pleas
ant mention of the Methodist pastor who
| recently went from Wilmington to thai
| place REV. L. p. Tucker delivers tn,
memorial address at East Wallingford to
morrow. We predict that his Grafton will
be heard nearer Bradford next Decoration
day
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
WHITINGHAM.

The selectmen have agreed with the rail.
road company on the damage to be paid by
the company for taking the highway from
Readsboro line to the schoolhouse near Da.
Wis bridge, and the highway is no longer a
legal highway for public travel. The di-
rectors of the railroad and selectmen meet
today to examine ~ to the change of high
way from Davis bridge to Wilmington line
No. highway is being put in excellent re-
pair to accommodate the extra travel by
reason OF the loss of the river road.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
GUIIFORD.

Mrs. Loren Shepardson died this week
Tuesday after long illness.
Mrs Chas. Alexander went Wednesday
to Fitchburg- Mass, To attend the funeral
of her brother, Warren Harris. Her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Kenney of Northampton, accom-
panied her.
Seven little foxes were dug out of bur
row on the Squires farm this week, and
disposed of among those who have a fancy
for such pets. THAT is too bad, - say the
old fox hunters, and we echo the same
words, but from a different view of the
case.
The people are much pleased with the
condition of our new roads.
Mrs. p S. Holden, who has been visit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
GuHrnu,eed Cure fer La Grippe.

We authoriz" our advertised druggist to sell Won
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consumptiop
coughs and colds. upon this condition If you ar.
afflicted with La Grippe aud will use this remedy
according 10 directions giving it a fair trial ana
experience no benefit, YOU may return the bottle
and have your money refunded We make this
offer. because of the wonderful success of Dr..
kings New Discovery during last seasons epi.
demc. Have heard of no case in which il failed
Try il. Trial bottles free at +. H. Holden A 90 s
drug store. Large size 80 cents aud 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05

On the Sunday before Memorial day,
Rev A. W. Goodnow preached a sermon
from the text from Psalms, He hath not
dealt so with any nation in which he
ably discussed the evils and unrest which
exist in our social and industrial system,
and pointed out the remedy. which lies in
willing obedience to the divine law
Mrs s. $ Niles got a serious fall in her
house last week. No bones were broken,
but she was bruised badly.
There is a rumor that a camp of Sons of
Veterans will soon be formed in town.
The much-advertised tramp struck this
town again some time ago, and the result
has been that he was arrested for breaking
into ID. s. Worden's unoccuped house, was
found guilty, fined 50 and costs and III de-
fault thereof, of course, meandered to Rut-
land with Constable Miner.
District Deputy c. \. Perry of Readsbo-
70 paid an official visit to James l.. Ridge
ly lodge, No. -, l. O. O. F., last Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Milton Powers is in Boston.
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An Fxpensive Whip.

On Wednesday forenoon one Charles
Center who is at work for :. NJ Holden.
was arrested for stealing whip from Hen
~ Shanks. May Is. Center plead guilty
and was fined 81 and costs, amounting to
over Sl3
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05
WEST TOWNsHENp.

Miss Flora Stratton is ill., J. r. Kimball
is also on the sick list David Burroughs
is in very poor health on account Of
cancer.
II. f. Whitman of Detroit, Mich. is Wis
iting at 5. W. tensions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05

BERTHE A. Edwards died of consumption
Monday after a long and distressing sick
ness He was an exemplary young man,
beloved by all No pains were spared to
relieve his suifcrings. but all that loving
friends could do, could not stay the progress
of the dread disease, and his young life so
full of promise went quietly out. The be
reaved parents and only sister have the
heartfelt sympathy of the whole community
The funeral services were held at the Uni
versalist church. Mrs. Nellie Temple Brig
ham spoke words of comfort and consola-
ton to the mourning friends. He was a
member of Unity lodge, F. d. a. NJ, and
was buried by them with Masonic honors.
He was also a member of A. \. Buttertield
camp. Sons of Veterans. This organization
was also present in a body. He also be
longpd to the Jacksonville Cornet band,
which was present, and played appropriate
music as his remains were conveyed ia
their last resting place. The Charles p.
Clark post, G.. A. r., of which his father
was a member, attended. and 10y theiI
presence showed their sympathy and re-
spect. The floral gifts We're numerous and
beautiful.
\ correspondent writes us paying warm
tribute of praise to the women of Jackson
vile for the credtabe part borne by then
in the Memorial day exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-05

Jus as sure as hot weather comes there will h.
more or less bowel complaint in this vicinity
Every person, and especially families ought 10
nave some reliable medicine at hand for instant
use IN case II is needed A 25 or 5O-eent bottle OF
chamberlain Colo, Cholera and DiarrhOea Rem
edy is just what you ought TO have and an that
you would need, even for the most severe and
dangerous cases. II is the best, the most reliable
and most successful treatment known and is
pleasant 20 take, For sale by E. c. Thorn
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JAMAICA.

The local w. c. T. L. held a world 5
w. c. r. L. meeting Sunday evening, car
rying out an interesting and profitable
program
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NEWFANE.

Hezekiah Hoyt, an old resident of this
town, died last Sunday OF grip. He wa,
about 70 years of age.
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DUMMERSTON.
Impressive Memorial Day Services


The Col. VIM. II. Greenwood post of
Putney and the Putney brass band arrived
here about $3.50 A. NJ. last Saturday and
Memorial day services began soon after in
the Congregational church, which had been
beautifully trimmed for the occasion, much
more deliberately than in former wears. The
exercises, consisting of band music, sing
ing, declarations and brief speaking. were
in perfect keeping with the solemn rites
performed by the post in decorating the
graves of comrades. Fifteen graves of SOL
diers in the war of 1SG1-6j were decorated
by the post, and 10 graves of soldiers who
fought in the French and Indian and the
revolutionary war. \ brief sketch of
those old heroes formed a part of the eXer-
cises in the church. Among that number
of heroes was Samuel Laughton, who was
at the capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Col.
Ethan Allen. His brother John Laugh
ton, with two of his sons, James and ia
cob, fought at Bunker Hill and saw Gen.
Warren fall. Capt. John Wyman, another
patriot belonging to the historic town of
Dummerston. helped to empty the British
tea into Boston harbor in 1918. and fought
bravely at Bunker Hill and other battles of
the revolution. All the exercises at the
church were of such an order that il would
seem invidiouS to name any person who
took part in them. The tables in the YES
try were beautifully spread, and the SOL
diers, the band and the people enioyed the
repast. Mrs L. d. Greenwood furnished
baskets of very beautiful cut flowers for the
graves of the soldiers of the late war The
floral display in front of the stately granite
monument erected over the grave of Col
VIM. II. Greenwood was very fine