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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
MARLBORO.

II. NJ. Adams is drawing large loads of
logs to Hadlock's mill from Waite's camp
at "Sunset lake
j. p. Riddell, who has spent the summer
at IL. NJ. Adams's, returns today to resume
his journalistic work i'm New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ames have return
ed from their wedding tour and are nicely
settled in their new home.
The fair and oyster supper is set for
Wednesday, the 18th.
Harry Hamilton was obliged to 90 to
Springfield, Mass, to have his diseased eye
removed, in order to save the other one.
Mrs. Alice Snow and her daughter
Florence have been on visit to Mrs.
Shows mother in Chesterfield, who is now
enjoying good health after many years OF
illness.
\ fire set by d. NJ. Whitney to burn over
some land got beyond control, but was
subdued with help from Hadlock' mill.
Charles Charter has gone with his
brother, George II. Charter, to Florida to
stay through the winter.
William Butterfed of Wardsboro, who
went with. his wife and two children to at
tend the Valley fair, was taken with severe
chills on arrival at his brothers. Joel p,
Butterfeld. in this town, and still lies
there dangerously i'll.
Luther johnson has bought Bradley
Houghton's farm and Mr.. HOughton ha,
bought another one in its place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Miss Mary II. Morse was called to the
bed side of her brother, J. +. Morse of
Philadelphia, Pa, Who is seriously i'll with
the gastric fever. Later reports are that
there is hope that his condition is more
favorable. Mr.. Morse has many friends
here, as well as in Philadelphia, who are
glad to learn of his possible recovery, which
for several days was regarded very doubt
full.
Ezra King, who has been on the sick list
for several weeks, has been taken to {. +.
Browns for care and nursing for the pres
ent.
Mrs. Phala Perry, who has been visiting
her mother and friends for few weeks,
returned to Springfield, Mass, last Thurs
day.
Charles II. Bruce is on the sick list.
Some 40 or 80 of the young folks sur
prised Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Perry last Sat
urday evening to remind them of the fifth
anniversary of their wedding day. Mr..
Perry was presented with nice chair and
Mrs. Perry was also remembered, Cake
and coffee were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
STRATTON.

Minnie Lackey has gone to Woodford to
work.
Mrs. +. l.. Grout is quite i'll.
Rev. VIM. J. Smith, who has been Wis
iting his mother at Marlboro, Mass, re-
turned on Oct. 3lst.
All the schools have finished the fall
term and are closed.
Taft d Stewards mill was run for few
days last week, but is closed now for the
winter.
The ground was white Oct. q for the
first time this season.
Martin Knights, who has been at work
for b. L. Perry, has quit and gone to Dover.
People are getting ready for winter. The
mail now comes at 9 instead of > as during
the summer.
f. G.. Lackey, jr., and f. Pike met with
a slight carriage accident a few days ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
WHITINGHAM.

The death of Mrs. Adelia A. Ballou,
wife of Hon. II. b. Ballou, took place Oct i.
2l after an illness of nearly a year Her
age was go years. Mrs. Ballou was the
daughter of Samuel Murdoch of this town.
She was a woman of many estimable quail
titles, and her death will be felt as a person
al loss by every person in the community.
Mrs. Phebe Maria, widow of the late
Luna Bishop, died Oct. % at the home of
her daughter in Williamstown, Mass, at
the age of IS years and 10 mos. Mrs.
Bishop was a native of Readsboro but liv-
ed for many years in Nottingham, going
to North Adams in 1885 with her husband
to live with their daughters. Mr.. Bishops
death took place a year ago last June.
Mrs. Bishop was woman of sterling
character and her long life was spent in
the performance of good works. Mrs.
Bishop is survived by two daughters and a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
WEST CHEsTERF1RLp. N. H.

Three new buildings are being built in
this village.
NJ. NJ. Smith is building an addition to
his store.
A. A. Byard is putting up quite large
workshop, while X. c. Farr has the cellar
nearly ready for the stone masons upon
which to erect his new house.
Ransom Farr still remains very i'll.
Work upon the church sheds is nearly
completed.
District Deputy c. II. lockwood and
wife visited Spofford grange last Saturday
evening for general inspection. They were
the guests of ii. G. Smith.
Cheshire County Pomona grange meets
with Spofford grange on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
at 10 o'clock. Dinner will be served at
noon upon the picnic plan as usual. The
afternoon session will be open to the public.
Mrs. ID. w. Stearns of Hinsdale is visit.
ing her daughter, Mrs. O. +. Randall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
WINDHAM.

The death of Mrs. Lucinda {. Harring-
ton, wife of Ransley Harrington, took place
on Thursday Of last week at the age of A.
years The cause of death was fibroid
tumor. Mrs. Harrington was daughter
of Asa Whitman and had been a consist
ent member of the Baptist church for %
years. She had served as postmstress at
South Windham and was very faithful in
the performance of both her public and
private duties.
Nellie A. Stowell closed a successful
term of school in district No. last week.
Belle Cook has finished her school in
West Brattleboro and is now at home.
Harry Chapman is thought to be better.
Schools finished in districts and ) this
week.
Two young ladies joined the Congrega-
tional church last Sunday by profession.
Lyman +. Jenison has sold his three
years-old colt to Elmer Lawrence.
The two-years-old colts Of O. +. Stearns
and J. Francis tipped the scales at 922 and
SSS respectively last Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
GRAFTON.

There will be sociabe at the chapel
next Tuesday evening. The entertainment
will consist of comedy, new game, etc,
followed by refreshments.
Miss Lucy Daniels left Monday last to
spend some time in New York.
Miss Laura Phelps, who has been Sc
riOusly i'll, is thought to be improving.
Judge Stoddard, a former resident of
this town, spent last Sunday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Phelps and Chas.
Phelps went to Manchester last week to
attend the wedding of Miss May Wilson.
Il. w. Billiard is to occupy Mrs, +. ).
Halls house.
AlonzO Haskell is at present employed
by White IL WILDER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD.

On and after October 5, 1891, trains ON this road
will leave Brattleboro for all points North at
1910 A. N 3:25, 6:25 and l0:l5P. NJ.
The ll:iOA NJ, train is mail train for Montpelier,
st. Adams, Rutland, Burlington, Montreal and
the Passumpsic road.
express.
The 6:25 P. NJ, train is mail train for White
River Junction and Rutland.
The 1918 p. NJ, train is an express to Montreal,
Sherbrook and Quebec with sleeping cars at
tached. This train runs daily Sundays 10 Mon
treal only)
Trains leave Bellows Falls for the South con-
Meeting with the Connecticut River line at Brat
tleboro as follows: Montreal and Quebec express
train for Springfield and New York at $40 A. NJ (;
accommodation, 1:sOP. NJ; New York day express,
4:05 p. N.
All these trains make close connections with
Boston & Albany r. R., both east and west Of
Springfield. j. MULLIGANSupt.,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
NBWFANE.

Orchard post, G.. A. r., will hold an
agricultural pound fair and festival for the
benefit of the post charity fund at Union
hall on Tuesday evening, Nov. Il. Music
an oyster supper and a good time are down
on the program. Al goods are to be sold
at auction and contributions are solicited
by the entertainment committee.
Relief Corps Inspector Mrs Stone of
Brattleboro will be in town Tuesday even
ing, the 10Th, for the purpose of inspecting
Birchard Woman's Relief corps.
Friends send in a word of congratulation
to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, which the col
umn of births will explain.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ |. Newton of FELTON,,
Del, left Newfane Thursday for a week
in NOrthbOro, Mass.
School in district No. closed last Friday
with written examinations in the morning
and oral examinations and rhetorical exer-
cises in the afternoon. Moses Grout, Jessie
Howe and Seth White were not absent
during the term.
There will be preaching service in the
schoolhouse in district No. 1, Tuesday
evening, Nov. 10, at o'clock. There
will be some special music. All are invited
| to attend.
j. H. Myers is in attendance at the
national convention of Christian Workers
| in Washington, ID. G.
Wayfarers over the depot bridge DARK
nights have reason to bless the public
spirit of Mr.. Benedict, who has placed a
street lamp just where it will do the mos
good.
Not every twelve-years-old lad has Sc
keen an appreciation of high standard il
the daily papers as Master Gilbert, who de
clares the Boston Journal to be the hes
paper out.
Ward Eager succeeds Fred Weston il
selling the daily papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

1t is reported that the hotel property in
this village is sold, which if true will soon
neeessitate another change. 1t has been
very quietly conducted of late, much to
the satisfaction of the public.
Mrs. Hattie Walkerof Providence, r. l.,
who visited her children at their grand
fathers here this summer, had tumor re-
moved from her side short time since.
The fair held at Londonderry village
Oct. 80 by the ladies of the Congregational
church and society was a decided success,
the proceeds being between $50 and 500.
A party of young people attended an
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
Death of Captain Rufus A. White.

Capt Rufus A. White died Monday evening
after long illness at the home of his brother,
Rev. Chas. A. White, i'm Princeton Mass Capt.
White was a son of the late Abner and Charlotte
Harvey White, and was born in WardsborO Sept.
4, 1910 At the age of eighteen he left his Ia
theirs farm and went to Boston and engaged in
the retail provision business in which he re-
manned until the spring of 1861, when he disposed
of his business and helped 10 enlist and form
Company l., 18th Mass. Vols. In the formation of
the company he was chosen sergeant, from which
position he rose TO that of captain He partici-
pated in more than % regular engagements in the
Army of the Potomac. His health gave out two
or three times and he was sent home to bring on
recruits During one of his visits he married
the daughter Of the late Joel Derby, who was a
former resident of Wardsboro. Returning home
in the fall of 1854, he, with his brother Joseph H.
White, formed the firm of White Bros. & Co., and
establishing themselves at No. ID North Market
St., continued in the business for about two and a
half years. He represented Charleston i'm the
Legislature for two consecutive terms, between
1865 and 1867 In 1888 he was appointed pOstmRs-
terof CharlestOwn by President Grant continuing
in that position until the consolidation of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
TOWNSHEND.

Harry C. Franklin has done a large
amount of farming this season, having
about 20 acres under cultivation, on which
he has raised 1900 baskets of corn, besides
a variety of other crops
Rev. &. II. Smith and family are spend
ing the week in Burlington.
j. l.. Howard has closed successful
writing school of II lessons at the acade-
my. He has had "a scholars, all Of whom
show commendable progress during the
term
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
WILMINGTON.

The search for local items of the ordinary
kind this week has been almost hopeless
one, because all the interest of our people
has been centred in the railroad celebra-
ton, an ample account of which is else
where given. We expect, however, that
the coming Of the railroad will so enliven
the town that items hereafter will be more
plenty than ever
+. X. Smith ~ Son will sell their farm
ing tools, stock, etc, by auction next Tues
daV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

Charlestown Office with that Of Boston About the
close Of his term as postmaster, his health failed
him and Tor three years he engaged in farming at
Groton, moving then To Melrose Highlands, where
he atterwar1 lived. From 1876 until his hnal sick
ness began in April last, he was in charge of the
butter. cheese and egg department of a PRONE
neut firm ON North Market street He was a
prominent member Of the chamber of commerce.
and in his business formed many warm and en-
during friendships being held Ia the highest IS
TEEN by all who knew him In this respect his
position among his business associates was al
m S unique. His death leaves a sad vacancy IN
tn congregational church at Metros. Highlands,
where he has been 50 active and helpful He
leaves a widow and two daughters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
WEST DOVER.


Death of Mrs. W. ~ HARRIS
The death of Mrs. Mary Harris took
place Wednesday, Nov. 4. She has long
been resident of this place and was held
in high esteem by those who knew her
best. Her illness, which terminated in
consumption, has been of a very trying ma
ture, but she has born it with much pa
thence, and in quiet submission to God $
will. She leaves husband and four
children to mourn her loss. Rev. Mr..
Sprague from Brattleboro will attend the
funeral, which will be at the Congregation
al church on Saturday at l o'clock p. NJ.
The burial will be i'm the village cemetery
The afflicted friends have the sincere SYM
pathy of all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

old-fashioned husking at Cyrus Babbitts
Tuesday evening. a merry time is report
ed with bountiful repast, and plenty of
cred ears
Roe Goddard is home from Fitchburg
Mrs. Mary White has gone to Boston to
consult medical aid in regard to trouble
with her eyes.
Ruel Wilber's condition has assumed a
serious aspect and much anxiety is felt for
him.
J. b. johnson began his singing school
oct. 80 with a good class.
Will Pease is at his home in Weston,
caring for his father, who is very low, with
no prospect of recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
RROOKIINE-

At meeting of the Baptist church, Oct.
-, it was voted to become incorporated,
and the necessary papers were made out,
and will be forwarded to the secretary of
state.
f. l.. Pierce is increasing his business.
He is daily bringing more teams from Put
ney to do his teaming. In addition to the
timber lot bought of Albert Austin he has
also bought some timber of Charles Cut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
EAST PUTNEY.

During the past year, W. NJ. Ware Of this
town has cut 176 twO-horse loads of hay
and ~ of rowen. One piece of his land,
containing eight acres, yielded 80 two-horse
loads of hay and rowen, and 81 acres pro
duced 1852 bushels of oats. His corn crop
of 4S acres is not all harvested. Nearly 30
pigs year are fatted by this young farmer,
and of the 10 cows which he has at present
he milks 60
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Joseph Clark has picked nine barrels of
Baldwin apples from one tree.
l.. c. Adams, who has his husking near
Iy finished, thinks he will have 1900 bush
els of corn.
Miss Annie Henry is home for few
weeks rest.
Frank Jones's time having expired, he
has left for his home in Townshend and a
Mr.. Hewes has taken his place on the
Weeks farm.
The dance at Green River last Friday
evening was attended by many from this
place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
CHESTERFIELD. N. Fl.

ii. c. Harvey planted - acres of corn,
from II acres of which he had 1900 bushels
of ears. Frank Wheeler, on an adjoining
farm, had 700 bushels on a little less than
seven acres. His new barn, 81 by ~ feet.
seems well filled with feed and grain, and
though not as large as Mr.. Harvey's, is a
model of neatness and convenience
HePne Sentinel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

The mercury was Is above zero Wednes-
day morning.
Mr. and Mrs Charles G. Kathan of Nir-
gnia are visiting at Robert Kathan's.
Mrs. Hannah Parker is visiting at Mont
gomery Centre.
Mr.. Miller of Dummerston has a number
of vocal pupils in town, and is giving eX-
celent satisfaction as an instructor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
Mill Property For Sale.

I COATED on a line of railroad with spur track
II into the mill. Building AZ A, about three
tools and machinery for numbering and in good
lumber country. Hemlock, oak, pine lots can BE-
bought within a short distance. Good Hunt
wheel, one 50 inch distance saw, one Hoe Pamet
saw, ! planer also bench and band saws and
quantity of other tools and machinery. This
mill Is going to be sold Price Sl5O0.
% F. J. BAIIEY & co
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
EAST DOVER

1t is the Deacon who smiles this week.
He says that it is a $1,000 boy that arrived
last Friday morning.
J. II. Metcalf is delivering fruit trees
from Rochester, n. Y, nursery.
A. d. Fessenden is selling the mop
wringer manufactured by c. a. White of
Jamaica.
Mrs. $. II. Lazele has been visiting her
son in Hinsdale y. H., the past week.
Mrs. Sweat of Cambridgeport Mass, is
on visit to her sister, Mrs. w. Chase.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
GROVE.
A Golden Wedding CELEBRATION.

The 50th anniversary Of the marriage Of
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Barber was pleas
antly celebrated by their relatives and
friends on Oct. 20. The day being very
stormy many were prevented from being
present. Brief congratulatory remarks
were made by a brother, f. \. Barber of
Hartford, Conn. Among the gifts was
several pieces of gold A poem contributed
by friend was read by Mrs. Mary A. Mel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
PUTNEY.
Death of Leroy shelley.

Leroy Shelley, a veteran of the civil war
and an intelligent citizen, died on Monday
afternoon of this week after a long and
painful sickness Mr.. Shelley was born in
Westmoreland y. H., and moved with his
parents to this town when about ten years
old. He never enjoyed that full measure
of health which is the boon of most men,
but being an apt scholar acquired an edu-
cation which qualified him to fill accepta-
bly, the offices of army clerk, depot agent,
census enumerator, town superintendent,
and other positions requiring correct and
ready pen execution. Since his accident
i'm Bratteboro some eight years ago, when
he lost leg and part of the fingers
of one hand, he has been constant suf-
ferer. For the last three years he had been
unable to do work of any kind, and in the
last year had been outside the house but
once. He married for his first wife Mary
Jane Hewett, who lived less than one year.
His second wife was Flora Blood who,
with three children, survives him. The
funeral was held at his house on Wednes-
day afternoon, the w. II. Greenwood post
being in attendance and Rev. F. +. Lewis
officiating. Mr.. Miller furnished music APP
propriate to the occasion both at the house
and grave.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
GUILFORD,

The name of Henry W. Jacobs appears
this week among the list of those who
have been granted original pensions this
week.
The usual service at Christ church on
Sunday next will be omitted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

A few persons from this place joined the
excursion to North Adams on Wednesday.
The Ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. w. H. Mann next Wednesday after
noon.
Mr. Leavett has moved to BrattleborO.
Mrs. Rufus Stanley is in very feeble
health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

The ladies of the Universalist society
will hold their annual fair at the town hall
Friday, Nov. ID. A large variety of fancy
articles will be on sale, including hand
some afghan, which will be on exhibition
at the post-ofiice few days before the fair
The program will consist of music and the
drama, "DOt, the miners daughter"
The local singers of Putney gave an en-
tertainment to Miss Helen Robertson, Tone
of their number) last Monay evening at the
Universalst chapel. They report the usu-
al good time incident to such occasions.
She leaves this week for Boston, where she
expects to spend the winter in the study of
music.
An illustrated lecture showing scenes of
the late war will be given at the town hall
tomorrow evening for the benefit of the
band. The band concert begins at 7.30
and the curtain rises at o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
REMOVAL.

nR. D. W. JONES has removed to 236 Claren-
i don street near Copely square, where he
will continue the special treatment of Piles, FiS
tula and all diseases of the rectum after methods
Practiced by him for the past Is years. Office
hours, A. NJ, to Pm Boston, Sept. 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
Railroads.
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD


Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:-
5:25 A. NJ, for Springfield and New York, daily.
5;45 NJ, for Boston, via Belchertown and the
Central Massachusetts, X. h and for New Lon
don and intermediate stations.
s:22 A. NJ Milers Falls, Springfield and New
York.
1925 A. Nj, for Millers Falls Boston and the West
via Hoosac Tunnel line, Palmer, connecting
with Chicago special on Boston Albany
X. r., and New London.
22S p. NJ, express for Springfield and New York.
445 NJ, steamboat train for New York via New
London, and express for Springfield and New
York.
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive in Brattleboro:-
l;O7 A. NJ, from New London and New York
1925 p. NJ, from Millers Falls, Hoosac Tunnel,
Boston, Fitchburg etc.
3:23 p. NJ, from Palmer and New London.
3;l3 p. NJ, from Springfield Montreal express.
B:22 p NJ, from Springfield.
$3.50 P. NJ, from New London, Palmer and Boston
via Central Massachusetts, h. R.
1910 p. NJ, from Springfield and New York,
c. F. SPAULDING, Supt.
New London, Conn, Oct. 5, 1891.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
FOR 9 ALE.
The very Desirable Property now owned
and occupied by Ross White on Chaplin
Street, BrattlebOrO.

Consisting of $40 feet frontage on street by about
$40 feet depth, together with modern built house
and barn. The house has all Improvements, in
Guiding steam heat, elevated range, stationary
wash tubs, laundry in cellar, bath room, hot and
cold water, fire places, wood mantels with plate
glass mirrors, hard wood flush on first floor, and
was entirely built by day LABOR. To be sold at a
bargain. Inspection is invited from 10 A. N. to
P. NJ. daily. For prices and further particulars
apply to 43-tf ROSS WHITE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

The consciousness of having remedy at hand
for Group, pneumonia, sore throat, and sudden
colds, is very cOnsolng TO parent. With a hot
tie of Ayers Cherry Pectora in the house one
feels IN such cases, sense of security nothing
else can give.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06

The relatives Of Miss Lorain Daggett deceased
hereby express their hearty thanks for all the
kindness Of the friends and neighburs in West
Dummerston during her sickness and after her
hath
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-06
BASKETS

MADE to order at wholesale aud retail. Chairs
ANl reseated with cane and splint, and furniture
repaired. No charge made made for delivering
goods. Please notify by postal. JOHN w DA-
Wis. North Hinsdale. N. n. 20-i5