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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
WINDHAM.
Geo. w. pimiel.,s Ruildines Rnrnnd.

Geo. w. Dimick's Buildings Burned.
Our community was aroused last week
Friday morning by the cry of fire. 1t was
soon learned that the buildings of Geo. w.
Dimick, situated from one-fourth to three
tourths of mile from the village, were
being consumed by the devouring element
1t seems that Mr.. Dimick about 4 O'Clock
in the morning went into his wagon house
with lantern, and i'm climbing into his
lumber wagon his foot slipped, causing him
to fall and break his lantern. The oil run
ming out caught fire and ignited some shay
lngs' The flames spread rapidly in all di-
rections before Mr.. Dimick could right him
self from his fall Seeing that his efforts
to put out the fire would be of no avail he
closed the door and ran to the house,
aroused his wife and hired man and told
them to save what things they could there.
While he went TO the barn to drive out the
stock. The flames soon burned through
the wagon house and attacked the house
and soon the barn. The buildings, though
not connected, were quite close to each
other. In spite of all efforts some of the
stock persisted in the flames-three horses,
two of them quite valuable, three calves,
and one cow was so badly burned it was
thought best to kill her. We have not
learned the amount of insurance, but il is
reported to be one-fourth of the loss, which
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Rev. +. +. Lewis of Putncy preached
here May II in exchange with our pastor.
lie is president of the Christian Endcavor
union for the county. and was DESTROYS of
meeting the society here 4 meeting was
accordingly arranged for Sunday evening
instead of Wednesday. the usual time. 4
large number of young people were pres
ent, and were addressed by Mr. Lewis.
much to their pleasure and. We trust, to
their profit.
Improvement is the order of the day i'm
the village. Painting and repairs are quite
general. The residences of +. j. Hough-
ton, \. =. Ranney and Rev. IL. A. Good
hue have been painted afrcsh upon the out
side, piazza has been put upon the front
of the latter, while inside renovation is 90
ing forward in other dwellings
\ runaway horse was stopped bv Dea. f.
Hall opposite his residence AT the north
end of the village on Tuesday afternoon.
1t was much heated. as if from long run
ming, and was afterward found to belong to
f.. Il. Goodell, whose residence is on the
Putney road two and one-half miles from
the village. The horse had been used in
farm work with its harness on. but was
not attached to any machine at the time of
"'"f' ~ 'Ai'ht ll' hdillhEt WAS NOllt.
Miss Flora Liddle is at b. +. Winches-
ter's.
Miss Nellie Houghton has returned from
a visit Of some months in Epping, y. IL.
George Campbell returns this week to his
home in Comstock. y. Y.
The people of Westminster hope for
large attendance. and that every school in
the county may be represented, at the Sun
day school convention to be held at the
East parish next Wednesday. Lodging
will be provided for those who remain over
night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
1 TO be hetween $4,000 and $1,000.

is said to be between $4,000 and $4,000 A
good portion of the household furniture
was saved, owing perhaps, to the main
building being of brick and the i part hav-
ing tin roof which retarded the fires
progress somewhat Some of the farming
tools were saved. The barn and cOnnec-
tions, which wee quite large, were con-
sumed some timer before the house.lt was
estimated that there were 30 tons of hay in
the barn. 1t is severe loss, not only to
Mr.. Dimick, but to the town, for the farm
was one of the best appointed as to build
ings in this vicinity. Ii is hoped that Mr..
Dimick will conclude to rebuild, for we can
i'll afford to lose so good citizen aud stir
ring business man. Mr.. Dimick moved his
goods to the II. G.. Stowell place where he
will keep house until he makes different
arrangements.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
EAST DOVER.

w. c. Halliday is in Boston this week
buying a ewstock of goods
Mrs. Helen Harris began her school in
district No. , last Monday.
Clarence Lazelle has gone to Lynn,
Mass, where he is to work as conductor on
the horse cars.
Quite number of our towns-peope at
tended the w. G. r. u. convention at
South Newfane this week.
Clark Darby is at home from Williams
vile, where he has been engineer for \.
Merrifield in his steam saw-mil.
Jack Frost was here Monday night to
freeze the buds and blossoms on the fruit
trees and spoil other tender plants which
were out doors that night
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

Rev. j. A. Steele will preach memorial
sermon at the Methodist church on sun
day, May "a. All of the resident soldiers
in this town and vicinity are cordially in
vited to be present and sit in the body of
the house Everything will he done to
make the occasion one of interest and prof
it. The people throughout the town are
also respectfully invited to attend the SER
vice.
\ welcome rain fell on Saturday. which
was followed on Monday by cold wave.
Tuesday morning there was a white frost
which did but slight damage, as but few
gardens were far enough advanced to be af-
fected.
Mr.. and Mrs w. j. Allen celebrated the
10Th anniversary of their marriage on Tues
day. large company of relatives and
friends were present, and on their depart
ure left goodly number of presents be
sides sum of money
Charles Rice and n. l.. Jcfts went to
Somerset fishing last week, and report a
catch of ten pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
WEST WARDSBORO.
Examination and Ordination of Ernest B.
Earle as Pastor of the Bap fist Church.

Examination and Ordination of Ernest B.
Earle as Pastor of the Bap fist Church.
An ecclesiastical council, composed of
Baptist pastors and delegates, met at the
call OF the West Wardsboro Baptist church.
May ID, to take into consideration the eX-
pediency of setting apart to the work of
the gospel ministry Mr.. Ernest b. Earle.
pastor-elect. In organizing Rev. c. A.
Votey of South Windham was chosen mod
orator, and Rev. w. ID. Athearn of Towns
bend clerk. After a very satisfactory ex-
animation as to his Christian experience.
call to the ministry and views of Christian
doctrine, it was voted unanimously that
Mr.. Earle be ordained.
The services of ordination took place in
the evening with the following order of
exercises: Report of the council by the
clerk; reading of the Scriptures by Rev.
Walter Chase of East Dover; prayer by
Rev. o. ii. Palmer of Stratton; sermon by
Rev. James X. Ever of Concord. n. H..
from John XIV, s, ''Herein is my Father
glorified, that We bear much fruit; so shall
we be my disciples" 1t was an excellent
sermon and appreciated by ALL The ordain-
ing prayer was offered by Rev. w. ID.
Athean of Townshend; the hand of fell
lowshlp by Rev. James X. Ever, the preach
er OF the sermon; the charge to the candi-
date by Rev. E. Hatfield of South Newfane:
the charge to the church by Rev. Walter
Chase of East Dover; the benediction by
Rev. Ernest b. Earle.
The house was full and the exercises
very interesting One pleasant circum-
stance of the day was the arrival of fine
Estey organ, procured by the efforts of
friends of Mr.. Earle in Reading, Mass, the
liberal discount of the Estey Organ com
pany and few others. The church is to
be congratulated that they have such a
pastor, and they appreciate him and will
doubtless cooperate with him in his work.
lie has been with them for several months
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
CAMBRIDGBPORT.

The real estate of the late Mrs. Catherine
Perham will be sold at auction Tuesday,
May 26.
Mrs. w. G. Stevens is on the sick list
and there are several i'll with the measles.
f. ID. Stevens, while repairing his house
last week, found an English silver piece
the date of 1892
Sunday evening, May "A, the w. c. T. U.
will hold a meeting at the church, using
the program in the World number of the
Union Signal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

The announcement in last weeks Pho
nix Of the sale of the Knapp building to
Massachusetts parties was a surprise to
people here. 5. NJ. Bemis has received no.
tice to vacate his store at the expiration of
the present lease, and he has bargained for
the lot between his present stand and the
Taft house, on which he expects to build
substantial house to contain tenement,
store and post-oflice room
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
WARDSBORO.
The Davis.Clark Wedding.

The wedding of Fred II. Davis and Miss
Eta NJ. Clark was one of the latest social
events which have occurred in our village.
The wedding day dawned brightly, and at
the appointed hour the invited guests as
sembed at the house of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. f. Clark. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. W.. ID. Ath-
earn, pastor of the Baptist church in
Townshend. The best man was VIII Da-
Wis of Townshend, brother of the groom,
and the bridesmaid was Miss Ellie. sister
of the bride. The brides dress was cream
colored albatross, with bouquet of oleander
blossoms presented by Mrs. VI. j. Gleason.
The bridesmaids dress was of the same
material. The parlor was decorated with
beautiful plants, which lent a charm to the
occasion Numerous, and useful as well
ornamental, were the presents received
Mr.. and Mrs Davis have taken up their
abode in Townshend and have the best
wishes of their many friends for their fut-
ure prosperity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Mrs. James H. Houghton of Brockton.
Mass, is at her fathers, a. W. Putnam's.
Arthur j. Wallens and family are also
there for two weeks.
j; 0: Bliss has decided piece of land to
r. j. Tubbs.
Mrs. John A. Wallens and son are with
friends in town.
Mrs. j. l.. Bullock, who was seriously i'll
with neuralgia in the stomach, is improv-
ing.
Services will be held in the church by
f. w. Sprague next Sunday at 2:3O p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
HALIFAX.
Memorial DaY SERVICES

There will be memorial sermon preach
ed by Rev. A. W. Goodnow next Sunday.
May "a, at II \. NJ, at the Baptist church
in West Halifax. Members of Charles p.
Clark post will march from their hall to the
church in body and all old soldiers are
cordially invited 1t is hoped that every
member of the post will be present.
Memorial services will also be held at the
same place on Saturday, May 30, at 10
A. NJ, and after the address by Rev. Mr.
Spragpe of Brattleboro, line will be
formed at the church, headed by the Jack
sonville band, Grand Army post, Relief
corps, Sons of Veterans, Sunday school
and citizens in general to march to the
cemetery to decorate the graves of our hon
ored dead, after which they will return to
the common for refreshments. which will
be provided in the form of basket picnic
Delegation No. will be sent to Jackson
vile to assist in decorating the graves
there, No. to the Niles cemetery. No. 3
to the east part and to other graves in town.
The whole town is cordially invited to par
ticipate in the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
PUTNEY.
Death of a Putney Native.
From the BOSTON journal. NAV 10 |


Mr.. Charles lIoughton, a well-known Bos-
ton lawyer, with an Office at 70 State street,
died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in
Linden place, Brookline, last evening Mr.
Houghton was born in Putney, VT, 50
years ago, and in 1856 he began the prac-
tice of law in Boston. He soon established
a lucrative business, and later paid most of
his attention to patents, in which line he
had been widely known for the past 20
years. He had never held public office.
Mr.. Houghton lived in Brooklne from 1856
to 1866, when he removed to Jamaica Plain.
where he resided until about six years ago,
when he returned to Brookline. He leaves
a widow and five children, two sons and
three daughters. One of his sons, Fred
erick L., has been associated with him in
his law business for several years past,
while the other is at present in Florida.
One of his daughters is the wife of Mr..
A. p. Richardson, cashier of the Peoples
bank of RoXbury, and the other two are
married in Chicago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
GUILFORD.

Chas. Gale, son of Charles Gale. for
merly of this town, but now of Ansonia.
Ct, was in town this week greeting rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Mary Jacobs has gone to Boston to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Ogden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

Addison Farnsworth and family are Wis
iting at Fayette Niles's. Mr.. Farnsworth
went west SIX years ago and bought farm.
He sold out this spring and has returned
East, thinking there is no place like New
England for home.
Mrs. Melvin Cooper and her mother of
Brattleboro are visiting friends in town.
Mr.. Powers received a telegram last Fri
day announcing the death of Mrs. Lucius
Mory of Boston, Mass. The body was
brought here on Saturday and the burial
was at the cemetery at Sadawga. Mrs.
Powers returned to Boston with her BROTH
er on Monday to stay a few weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
JAMAICA.

Following the request of Miss Willard,
president of the worlds w. c. T. u, the
Woman's Christian Temperance union will
hold worlds w. G. T. U. meeting next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

Mrs. George +. Poulter is visiting in
Concord and Lowell.
The ladies social circle of the Unitarian
society have elected officers as follows:
President, Mrs. +. y. Larrabee; vice pres
idents, Mrs. !. X. Brown and Mrs. II .
Nichols; secretary and treasurer, Miss Ma
rietta Chaplin.
Isaac Snow of Topeka, Kan, is at his
fathers ;, Barnabas SHOWS.
The flag raising will take place Friday.
the 10Th.
Rev Preston Crowell of Cheyenne, Wyo.,
preached at the Congregational church last
Sunday morning and evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
BERNARDSTON. MASS.
A Recognition Service to Rev.
A. A. Davis.


\ recognition service was held at the
Baptist church on Thursday. the 18th, to
welcome Rev. A. 4. Davis of Enosburg,
VT, as pastor of the church. Rev. DR..
Eaton presided. The meeting was opened
with invocation by Rev. c. +. Simmons of
Rowe, followed by Rev. Mr. Davis of Sedg-
wick, Maine, in the reading of Scripture
and prayer. The sermon was given by
Rev. y. y. Glazier OF Greenfield from
the text "Never a man spake like this
man. The prayer of recognition was Of
fered by Rev. Mr.. Reed of IIinsdale, y. H..
and Rev. c. +. Simmons extended the
hand of fellowship Rev. G. T. Douglas
of Turner's Falls gave the charge to the
pastor, and Rev DIR. Eaton addressed the
charge to the church. Rev. Mr. Suther-
land of the Methodist church spoke words
of Christian greeting, and letter of wei
come was read from Rev Mr.. Strong of the
Congregational church. The benediction
was pronounced by the new pastor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

Are you troubled with Blood Disorders. Dys
pepsia' Liver Complaint, Constipation, or Be.
rangement OF the Kidneys and BladderY Then
disappoint you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

e. c. Thorn, the druggist, desires us To publisb
me Following testimonial as he handles the RENE
dy and believes ii to be reliable: II bought hfty
cent ootte or Chamberlain's Pain Balm and a J.
Oiled il TO my limbs, which have been atfiicted
WIN rheumatism at intervals for one year AT
the time bought the Pain Balm was unable 10
walk, can truthfully say that Pain Balm has
completely cured me.-R. II. Farr, HOLLYWOOD,
Kansas, Mr.. A. b. Cox, the leading druggist at
~ HOY wood vouches for the truth of the above
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

Quite good number attended the social
held at the town hall Wednesday evening
Don't forget the Sunday school conven-
ton next Wednesday, May y.
Miss Annie Burke of New York city is
visiting at Geo. Sabins's, and Miss Agnes
Pierce of CRANKY, Mass, at J. l.. Collins's 5.
Last Saturday Mrs. Banks entertained
about 20 of her friends in celebration of
her 10th birth lay. She received several
gifts from those present. Cake and ice
cream was served and all report a very
pleasant afternoon.
Ed DaScomb, who has been in New York
studying for the ministry, is now home on
a vacation.
Rev. and Mrs. c. W. Thompson and
Mrs. Alvin Wright are visiting in Boston
Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
HINRDALH. N. II.

ID. II. Edison and wife rejoice in an H.
pound daughter born Sunday, the 18th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
HAWEY
May ISf.

may ISL.
Will open tomorrow morn
ing about twenty entirely new
and choice designs in Outing
Cloths. The patterns are more
novel and artistic than any line
heretofore put upon the mar
ket.
Today there is a second lot
received of the Tan Blazer
Jackets at 81 and S. each, Just
like the first lot offered a few
days ago, which sold out so
quickly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

Mrs. Bailey, who has been staying at
Mr. Richardson's in Windham, has now
come to stay for time with her daughter,
Mrs. Eliza Putnam.
Mrs. Phebe Putnam continues to lose
strength and her sister, Mrs. Prouty, is
with her. William Putnam is also under
the DOCTORS care.
j. O. Gullander the dentist, recently
from Sweden, is stopping at II. A. Waite's
hotel.
The Sunday school, at its recent organ
ization, chose as superintendent, f.. A.
Chase assistant superintendent, Rev. f.
b. Earle; secretary, Leslie Blk; librarian,
Roy LYmAn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

Don't lose sight of an honorable enemy; he'll
make a good friend. 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

20 ne Tree from sick headache biliousness con.
stpatlon, etc, use Carter's Little Liver Pills
Strictly vegetable. They gently stimulate the
hVer and free the stomach from bile.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
WESTMINSTER.
Congregational sunday school Conven-
ton.


ton.
The 10Th annual convention of the Con
gregational Sunday schools of Windham
county, will be held with the Westminster
church next Wednesday The morning
session will open at 1890 with a devotional
meeting, followed by organization, address
of welcome, and secretary's report At
ii 80 there will be brief papers on obstacles
and encouragements in Sunday school
work by Miss ID. Il. Ranney of Westmin-
ster West and Miss Alice Jackson of Bel
lows Falls. Discussion of the papers will
follow. At 1890 dinner will be served.
The afternoon session will open at 80
with prayer service, followed by papers on
the best methods of Sunday school work
on the part of the teacher, the scholar, and
the minister's part-in the work-by G. w.
Osgood of Bellows Falls, Rev. {. II. Smith
of Townshend and Rev f. 5. Lewis of
Putney. At $3.50 Rev G.. F. Chaplin of
SaXtons River will speak on systematic BIZ
bic study, and at o'clock the question box
will be opened by Rev. }. II. Babbitt of
West Brattleboro.
There will be an evening praise service,
followed by addresses. The entertainment
will be on the basket plan, the Westmn-
ster ladies furnishing tea and coffee. All
will be cordially welcomed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
ERN1ONT PHGNIx BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY %, 1891.

ladies engaged by the society from MOody's
training school. -.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
Barn to Rent.

ME Jonas Cutler barn, North end of Oak
rage room. Enquire of s. n. HERRICK' 1871
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22
TOWNSHEND

Rev. J. \. Leach will be Memorial day
orator at Gilsum, y. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-22

already and has done good work. The
promise for the future is very encouraging
for both church and pastor.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-10-13

In other words no other country is Sin
it" on the above articles in the Cuban
trade, and the Farmers Alliance didn't
bring about this state of affairs either,
but the G. o. P. did. Cuba and Porto
Rico have population of about 2, 1000, 900,
consequently the Republican party has
furnished to the producers of the United
States 100000 consumers that she never
had before and these without COMPETE
ton.
On the other hand We allow Cuban
sugar of certain grades and a few other
articles admitted into the United States
without duty, by this arrangement the
American farmer gets top prices for his
product and pays low ones for such art
icles as he can not produce himself. If
the Farmers Alliance hopes to do any
better work with the aid of the free trade
Democracy we would like to see an ex-
ample of it. II. A. L.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-10-13
-- ~,
THE PEREA FINANCE BILL.

There are few papers in New Mexico
that, for some occult reason or another,
are opposed to the present financial sys-
tenn of this territory. The law now gov
erning the finances of New Mexico and
its accounting officials is known as the
Perea finance bill, was introduced by SEN
ator Pedro Perea in the 28th legislative
assembly and passed by a strongly Re-
publican legislature. Its provisions are
being faithfully, honestly and strictly
carried out by the Republican admins
tration of New Mexico.
1t is closely modelled upon the financia
system in force in the United States and
in three-fourths OF the states of the union ;
it has worked remarkably well has saved
the taxpayers large amounts OF money;
has enabled the people to keep exact &C
count Of all receipts and expenditures
has simplified accounts and cut down ex-
penses greatly.
Whenever the appropriation for holding
United States courts is exhausted and
that happens very often, the U. S. courts
stop until appropriations are again avail
able. In this territory this model is being
followed under the Perea law to-day in
regard to the territorial courts and the
Judges ought to see to it that it is strictly
carried out.
The Perea finance bill has raised the
credit of this territory wonderfully. 1t was
long step forward in the right direction
and will remain on the statute book, for it
stopped completely the old extravaganza
and chances to swindle the territory,
specially in the court fund, that were well
and ably taken and made use of by the
Democratic judges, Democratic clerks and
Democratic sherif's and district attorney
from 1885 to 1889, and which cost the
people round 100000.
As far as the conduct and expenses OF
the several district courts are concerned,
after January /, 1898, under the very pro.
visions Of this bill, these will be borne by
the several counties instead of as now by
the territory, and every county then can
have as much of an expense in that line
as it cares to have.
The Perea finance bill, although passed
by a strongly Republican legislature, was
OF such great benefit and brought about
such decided change for the better, that
even the then Democratic governor as
compelled to approve it and to congratu
late the legislature upon the fact of its
| passage.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-10-13

the same thing. Here We have annually
shipped out of the country not less than
$1,000, 900 pounds of wool. 1t goes east
and because OF its unwashed state the in
creased freight amounts to 100000 a
year-that is, for hauling the grease and
dirt our wool contains. A big wool scour-
ing plant would pay inviting Dividends
and wooden goods mandatory would
do likewise. New Mexicans must look
to these things if they would prosper,