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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
WESTMINSTER.

b. f. Aldrich of Springfield and J. l..
Suter of Boston were in town last week
r. A. Phippen of Gardner Mass, is
making a short stay here.
Miss Grace Nutting and Miss Allie Bur
well went this week to Hamden, Conn, to
visit Miss Nutting's sister, Mrs. DR.. Joslin.
Leola Ashwell spraned her ankle while
coasting short time ago.
Wednesday evening a crowd of people
gathered at the town hall to make DISPOSE
ton of the autograph quilt. The majority
ruled and Mrs. DR.. Joslin received the
quilt. The entertainment proved to be one
of the finestof the season. The ladies cleared
1928 90 as a result of their labors, which
completes the final payment on the piano.
c. P. Whitney has colt which at 10
months old weighed 1905 pounds and stood
- hands high
The Springfield Republican of Thursday
gave an extended account of the life of
Rev. Andrew b. Foster, whose death took
place on Wednesday in Orange, Mass, at
the age of H. Mr.. Foster graduated from
Amherst college in 1910, and was soon in
stalled pastor of the Congregational church
at Oxford, N. H. He afterward preached
at Westminster, Vt, and Petersham, Gill
Hanson and Orange. He moved to Orange
in 1868, and for six years preached in the
Congregational church. He then gave W
the ministry on account of i'll health, and
for 10 years, in company with DR.. Edward
Burton. conducted the leading drug store in
Orange He retired from business a few
years ago, and has since travelled extensive
ly, His wife died six years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Heavy rains in California have caused
damaging floods on some Of the rivers.
This weeks rain and thaw have caused
disastrously high water in the Mohawk val
ley in New York and raised the Hudson to
the danger point at Albany and Troy.
Washington dispatches report Col Yea
zey as suffering from a threatened attack of
pneumonia in that city. He was at Al
toona Tuesday evening, where he addressed
a large Grand Army gathering.
James Dougherty. the insane admirer Of
Mary Anderson, who shot and killed Dr.
Lloyd in the Flatbush, l.. l.. asylum has
been sentenced to imprisonment for life in
Sing Sing prison.
The Bonsecours market nf Montreal, one
Of the points Of interest for sight-seers in
the city, was burned Tuesday Above the
market was an immense hall. used often
times as a drill room, and was large enough
to manwuvre a regiment within its capa
cious walls.
unexpected development in the Fayer
weather will contest at New York came on
Wednesday, when one of the executors
and residuary legatees took the stand and
formally relnquished for himself and his
associates alEresiduary interest in the es-
tate. This action destroys the main prop
of the contestants of the will, and makes
available an additional sum of nearly
81 800 900 for the various colleges named
in the will
Gov Hill of New York has refused to
honor the requistion Of Gov. Buckley Of
Connecticut for the surrender Of thief
from that state, on the ground that Bulke-
ley is not legally the governor of Connect
icut. In response Bulkeley has sent let
ter to Hill telling him that there are 200
convicts in the Connecticut state prison,
who can with propriety' be turned over
to the New York governor, and express
trains run frequently -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
wuIIAMsVILLE.

The village school, taught by Miss Katie
Hoyt, closed last Saturday with an exhibi
ton in the evening as previously announced
The length of the school was II weeks
number of pupils 81 names of those
neither absent nor tardy Nellie Dickinson
Flossie Dickinson, Amy Wheeler, Dane
Stedman, Harry Stedman, Hastings vii
hams The exhibition was a very pleasing
entertainment. The pupils did their teach
er and themselves great credit in their es
says, ways of speaking, order, and refined
manners The farce, "a regular fix, was
well played and much enjoyed. The atten
dance was larger than might have been eX
pected from the unfavoTable weather, ant
the sum of Sl4 was taken. The teacher
and pupils express their thanks to all who
rendered assistance in any way.
A large party of young people went /.
South Newfane to attend the exhibition
given at the close of the winter term hu
finding the house already well filled drove
back to c. E. Parks, and spent the evening
very pleasantly in games, dancing and 9th
eT amusements.
Mrs. Albert Sherman is on a trip to Bos
ton.
Postmaster Chids of Brattleboro viii give
his lecture on the Postal service a
school house hall, next Monday evening
AS Mr.. Chlds contributes his services, nC
admission fee will be asked. Let us give
him full house
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
WEST CHEsTERF1EI,D. Nh

We learn that c. F. ellison has taken the con
tract to build the road around the east side Of
Spofford lake for S2lOO The work is to be com
pleted about July /.
Mortimer Spring lost one Of his valuable pair OF
horses last Friday evening. He was called late
Friday afternoon to New York state to the bed
side of his sick mother He had been gone but d
few hours when the family, hearing an unusua
noise at the barn, went out and found the horse
with one leg broken. How il happened no ont
knows. A physician was Immediately called. but
there was no help for the animal and It was shot
The pair was valued at about 500
The squirrel hunt contest, which has been run
ming for five evenings in Spafford grange, com
pleted its count last Saturday evening Capt
Thomass side scored jOti, aud Capt Shows side
scored go. making Capt. SHOWS side victorious
by 1870 counts. Capt. ThOmas's side Is to furnish
supper aud entertain the victors March
VIII Clegg and family have returned from
Springfield, Mass. where he went in search u
work
The annual school meeting will be- held at tn,
town hall saturday afternoon. March Z, at
o'clock.
James II. Ford has been visiting his mother
Mrs. Z. W. Strong, the past week.
Miss Alma Davis was at home from Brattlehor,
few days last week, but returned Sunday.
The next assembly will be held in two weeks
The West Chesterfield grange dramatic clul
Will present ve-act drama about the middle OF
March entitled The coupon bonds, with laugh
able farce entitled The making over Of a moth
er-in-law"
Two cases of diphthera have occurred in tow
within month, one of them proving fatal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27

A recent letter from Burmah, received at
the rooms of the Baptist Missionary union
gives an account of what seems TO be ap-
proprately "Pentecostal revival which
took place last December at the Baptist
church at Ongoe in the Telugu mission
That church is the largest Baptist church
in the world, numbering now over $1,000
members, with many branches. A great
religious awakening took place there last
December and the letter spoken Of tells Of
the baptism of no less than 1877 converts in
one day, the 2Sth of December The regu-
lar quarterly meeting was held on the 18th
of December An unusual interest was dis
closed, aud 352 were baptized The meet
ing was adjourned to two weeks, and on
Saturday evening, the eth, great throng
began TO pour into the mission compound.
BY Sunday morning three or four thousand
had come together, aud the resident mis-
sionaries preached TO them in the open air
At l:2O the baptism Of converts began, two
Of the native preachers baptizing 1868 in a
space Of three hours, when they were re
lieved by two American missionaries, who
added COG to the number of baptisms
When this letter was written 2OOO more
converts were waiting for examination and
baptism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
WILMINGTON.

The village schools closed last Friday. In
the evening the pupils of the upper depart
ment gave an exhibition at hotel hall which
was largely attended and enjoyed by all.
Following was the program
Overture by orchestra; music by male quartet
recitation. Maud Aver; dialogue; selection, Lii
liam Boyd; farce Town meeting at Grab town;
selection Laura Haynes; music, male quartet
reading of paper by Carl Barnard and Miss Lizzie
Spencer: selection, May Averill; farce, nSewinP
circle; selection, 'NoiceleSs chimes, V Lula Boyd
farce, Were all teetotalers;" valedictory nd
dress, Orrin X. Buell.
Az a token of esteem and regard the pu-
pills presented Mr.. King at the close OF
school on Friday gold pen and case and a
silver napkin ring. The lower department
has been equally successful and the teach
err, Miss Rice, has endeared herself to all
John r. Buell. intends to leave town, and
advertises his personal property for sale to-
morrow.
There was full attendance at the rail
road town meeting last Saturday, and a
vote to aid the extension of the railroad
from Readsboro to this place was carried
bv 1856 in favor to "a against. The majority
of 1902 in favor of aid was unexpectedly
large. The amount voted is five times the
grand list, or about $32, 600 The commits
sioners appointed to carry the vote into eff
feet are Edward Titus, Mills Brown and
Clark Chandler. 1t is understood that near
ly the required majority of the grand list
has already been secured toward complet-
ing the action of the town. To fill the
towns quota of aid to the enterprise about
$4,000 of private subscriptions will be rails
ed. The result of Whitingham's action to
morrow is anxiously and hopefully awaited
Spencer & Leonard are in Nottingham
today to take account of stock in theiI
branch store at that place.
H. L. Adams is to finish rooms in his
building, fronting on High street, for the
occupation of Mrs. Russell for her millinery
business.
The Haskell store building was sold yes
terday to T. +. Wheeler. The terms are
private.
A large party of children, grandchildren
great-grandchildren and other friends gath
cred at the home of Mrs. C, b. Ware Mon
day evening to celebrate her 6Sth birthday
Many valuable gifts were carried, and the
evening was passed in delightful way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
JOHNSON'S UNIVERSAL CYCLO-
PfDTl.
From T.. g.. Temple, superintendent
FINLAND BOnrd Of Rdu cRIi0u.

rutland, vi. May !, 1853
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teal utility for the use OF the average reader,
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treati srs. often written in technical language
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Some Of the merits Of Johnson's Cyclopa.dia
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES

c. p. c. Miner of Charlemont has done quite a
business In the apple trade for a year when there
were thought to be no apples having shipped
over 400 barrels OF fall and winter apples. to-
gether with 5000 bushels Of cider apples, and
has paid to the farmers upwards Of Sl2OOO cash
Mrs Jeryis Parstow late Of Guilford, willed
her entire property to the town of Leyden. A
large proportion Of 1t has already been paid over
by her executor.
W. s. Carson contributed on Monday column
and a-half article to the Boston Globe in regard
to Abe, the bunter," negro who is now lOl
years old and is one of the noted characters Of
Williamstown. This negroes fame has been won
through such feats as smashing grindstones and
killing rams and bulls by bunting them with his
head.
The street railway company at Springfield Is
preparing to Use electric power, and has contract
ed for 25 new cars and other equipment.
f. c. Billings of Conway and j. l.. Wade OF
Sheburne Falls are to begin the publication Of a
weekly paper, The Deerfeld Valley Echo al
Sheburne Falls, March l.
An attempt is being made IN form a school dis
trct to include Northhrld GIN, Leydrn, Bernard
ston and Warwick, with 3i schools. and another
proposed district is Ia consist of Shtlhurnr Buck
land and Culeraine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
IN NEARBY COUNTIES.

Judge c. c. Hines of New York, AN old Law
partner of President Harrison, who was stricken
with paralysis at his summer home at PrOctors'
willie several weeks ago and whose death has been
reported. has improved sufficiently to be removed
tu New York and his entire recovery is expected
Chief Police Fuller Of North Adams. Mass. ar
rested in Williamstown Wednesday night Dr b
G. Barber of Powna charged with two cases Of
criminal malpractice A number Of Instruments
were found in the doctor's possession and il is IN
timated that he has been doing quite business
In this line.
J. B. Whitaker, an aged Ludlow man. who has
been resident Of that place for over 80 years,
slipped on the ice two weeks ago. striking his
head with such force that he has been delrious
since His recovery Is doubtful
The town Of Dorset has reduced its debt by
SljOI during the past year.
The friends of Mrs. GoOkins Of Rupert Ben
ningtOn county, think she is entitled to be put in
the list Of smart old ladies'" Although 81 years
old, she mas done the cooking for a family OF five
persons the past year, and a part of this work
has made 40 pies
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
Specimen Cases.

s H. clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was troubled
with Neuralgia and Rheumatism, his Stomach
was dsOrdered, his Liver was affected TO an alarm
ing degree, appetite fell away, and he was terri.
bly reduced in flesh and strength, Three bottles
of Electric Btters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,, had run
ming sore on hislegOf eight years standing Used
three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes
of Buckens Arnica Salye, aud his leg is sound
and well John Speaker, Catawba, O., had five
large Fever sores on his leg doctors said he was
incurabe. One bottle Electric Bitters and one
box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him entirely.
Sold 10y II. A, Chaplin & Co, Drug Store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
SPRINGFIEID.

Judge II Henry Powers Of Morrsville will de
liver the address here ON Memorial day.
The Masons gave Pheasant Sociable at the
hall Tuesday evening in honor Of Washington .,
birthday, at which over 30 were present.
A special service for children will be held a
the Congregational church next Sunday evening
Memorial services in honor Of Gen. Sherman
aud Admiral Porter will be held at q. A r. hal
at half past one Sunday afternoon.
Surprise parties among the farmers seem to b,
quite the style the past few weeks, and some pleas
ant times are reported.
An unusual amount Of excitement over town
meeting is in the air and clean sweep" Is talk
ed Of There are three tickets IN the field. ant
all are in hopes Of getting there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27

Wa,criown CattIe Market, Feb. .

Market Beef A very few choice at SG.OOd So. so;
extra $5.5O@S515 first quality $5OO6J S. .; sec
ond quality, s45O0SL75; third quality, $1,000
SI25
store Cattle-Working oxen, b pair, 5000 40.
FancyCOws, $50@75; Mich Cows and Calves, S25
@4S; yearlings, s., 0O0l6; two years old, SEQ ~;
three years old S2O0b3a.
Swine-Westen fat live, AZ cts; Northern dress
ed hogs, 4Rtc.
Sheep and Lambs In lots, 81. 90, aOO6s so each;
extra, 81 OOg5.OO, or from 2@5l4 cts v h. Spring
Lambs, i96Ac.
Veal Calves 26I6c. b n.
Country Hides, i@ll6c y n, Country Tallow I
021ac y n. Calf skins &c. D n; Pets 5OG S.
each Dairy Skins 15d30c each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27

The school were given "A half holiday last sat
urday IN honor of WashingtunS birthday. Tn,
Young ladies celebrated by taking a sleigh ride il
the afternoon. In the evening the schoOl met fol
a pleasant social in Fuller hall.
The examining committee visited the academy
last week.
Charles Clemens who was obliged to leave
school several weeks ago ON account ot i'll health
returned Saturday.
Mrs Cushing has been spending few days
with her son here and on Sunday afternoon SHE
spoke to the students In the chapel upon India
and China.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
Economical Hnd Comfortable OHe wHl
ExcuFsiOua.

Pullman Tourist cars through to destination. If
YOU are going TO Colorado, California, Oregon or
ths Great Rock Island Route Excursions leaving
BOSTON every second Tuesday. You can save
nearly $50 from regular first class fare TO the Pa
cifc coast and proportionate reductions to other
ticket agent and write u. W. Thompson, New
England Passenger Agent 800 Washington street,
Roston, Mass, or A. B, Farnsworth, O. y; I; A.
~ broadway, n. Y; John Sebastian, G. T, & p.
A Chicago, Ill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
WARDsBoRo.

Several delegates from Wardsboro Ep-
worth League are to be present at the
League meeting at Brattleboro March .
The Relief Boynton homestead is to he
sold by auction on Monday, March q.
Vermont grange Of Wardsboro meets
with f.. u. Barber March 4, at 10 AN. A
master, NJ. A. Smith, in place of the late
VI. J. Gleason, and other officers, are to he
installed and miscellaneous business trans
acted The ladies furnish refreshments.
The ladies' aid society hold their annual
fair and sale of useful and fancy articles
next Thursday evening, March ). There
will he music, recitations, etc. in the
church, and supper in the vestry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
WINDHAM.

James W. Gaylord, a lifelong and prom
inent resident of South Hadley, Mass.
died Tuesday after a weeks illness from
pneumonia. Mr. Gaylord was large rea
estate owner had been active in all public
affairs and for two terms represented the
third Hampshire district in the Massachu
sets legislature His wife, whom he mar
ried about six years ago, was Mrs. Louise
Rhodes of this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27

Of 10 pounds per COW over that Of the year
previous We hope to see a greater gain
during the present year. A.
Elder e. Phelps of Westfeld, Mass, will
preach in the chapel next Sunday at 1890
, n and .,iO D. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
KEENE. N. II.

The carnival last week for the benefit OF the
Y. NJ. c. A. building fund was great success in
every respect, and the net receipts were SftO.
The Sentinel and the Republican, the Keene
newspapers, are decidedly outspOken in their OPP
position TO the plan of bonding the city for S45
0O0, in order to replace the cement water pipes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27

The Importance Of purifying the blood can
not be overestimated for without pure
blood you cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs a
good medicine to purify, vltallze, and enrich
the blood, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is worthy
your confidence. 1t is peculiar In that 1t
strengthens and builds up the system, creates
an appetite, and tones the digestion, while
it eradlcates disease. Give it a trial.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
Here 1. a Chance 10 Make Money

bought a machine for plating gold; silver Tad All
uiekIe and II works splendid. When PeoPe
heard abOnt II they brought more spoons lor d5
and jewelry than could plate In wer ,,ad ss
s23 and in a month S91 My daughter n, 20 s I'm
n ave days You can get platter for ~ IRON I,
he Lake Electric Co, Englewood III, anu VIII
We trust w A READER,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
WEST WARpsBoRO

The donation was well attended considering the
hInsterinp weather. About So was the lesg'. 4
The missionary concert was also wen at ,, h' a
mi enioyed. and il is expected there WIN Or !,
temperance concert the evening OF the secohu
sunday In March.
Mr. RYAN has gone back 10 Adams, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
MARKET REPORTS.

BOSTON, Feb. -. The butter market opened
yesterday with an uncertain tone, owing 10 the.
holiday on Munda1, but buyers - on began to
lock around when il was discovered that butter
was in short supply and that higher prices would
have to be paid The huest creamery sold yes
trrlay at sSGLel cents in lots TO the trade and
and fancy brands could not he bought under ~
cents Dairy selections may he quoted up To AlJ
3 cents. Eggs, li6Llila cents per dozen.
CHICAGO, Feb. "a, Wheat No = spring, 1884
dM No. : winter red al34GOgGI4 Corn al
oats No. >, lGls Rye No. ., ~.
ST LOUIS, Feb. ~ Wheat No. red, a57s@
9dla Corn, No. 2mixed, 52lSd 52lG. Oats, No.
,, SIS.
New YOrk stock and Money Market.
New York. Feb -. Government Bonds:
~, coupon OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
HALIFAX.


Notice to the legal voters of Halifax has 3eel
inserted In the warning 10 see II the town WI az
III the construction of suitable building 10 hulu
town meetings in. Now TO the voters OF lhe LOW
In order that the article may moi be misIebIe
srnted we give our reason for ms: NalnelJ, tllai
our town meetings have been held ~ lhe SENIOR 3
bullIing for the past few years, and that now tne
building has been pronounced unsaie IoI the , us
trict and when the district takes down ~ t
building il destroys the room wherein the Town
has held its town meeting 1t was thought tnat Va
building 10 answer the same purpose as t ~ olu
one might he constructed cheaper Tor an con
eened than to put up two buildings, therefore we
mad this article put in the warning. and we see
at once that there will he an effort MADE 10 hVEe
the town house 10 the west part Of the town, W c
think the centre of the town the place TOT lhe
Town house Now il is our wish that the Town
may be well represented ana II we arg p ga J.,
and the house built at the west part we wiz Wy 70
he governed accordingly; but let every man az,
tend town meeting for once ana volr as he ''"'
think for the best interest of the town. ,J,r,,,
Respectfully, O. NJ SOoii'
The ladies of the benevolent society are 70 nay
a festival and box supper at the village nan W
West Halifax next Thursday evening Maron D az
4 .fraurf fsaAf n attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
cAMBRIDGEPoRT.

The socabe will be held "Wednesday evening at
s. j Weaver's The meeting Of the W. G. 4. T.
will he held at the same place thursday h'ter'
noon.
Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. A. A. Wyman
I'm the loss of her father, who died at ms nome III
BroOkline Sunday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
WEsTMINsTER WEST.

G. q. Miller, son Of Reuben Miller, who
returned recently from Burlington, where
he has been employed for two years in Dr.
Clarke's Lake View retreat, goes West to
Sheldon, Iowa, to locate, where he has a
brother engaged in trade
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27
NnRnHFIRI.D. MASS.

Mrs. Dr. n. P. Wood has been called to
Barnard, Vt, by the death of her mother
in law, the widow of Capt. Alyan Wood
which took place last week Friday.