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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-01-22
Farm an i Stock Notes.

Mover feed the COWS when milking
them.
1t pays less to handle u poor grade
of horses than any other class OF
Stock
In feeding soft feed to the cows.
adding Il little salt will mako it more
palatable.
A colt given plenty OF room will not
be us awkward as one raised in a
close room.
Give an animal good chance at the
start and You will not be disappointed
at the outcome.
easily contaminated by pure odors
than fresh milk.
Two thlngs-perfection OF flesh and
OF dairy products-in the same animal
can hardly be expected.
Much OF the work of properly
training the trees in the orchard can
be done in mild. winter weather
The more poor horses a man raises
the worse of he is. and it is only a
question Of how long he can stand it.
Many fail to succeed from the fact
that their farms are not adapted to
the breed Of animals that is being
kept.
With breeding stock there is always
danger OF deterioration. which can
o,l hn uroilDN l,xy nd irr,
lance.
Using the straw stack for bedding
in the stables. will give more comfort
to the stock than using as an outside
shelter.
A COW cannot produce milk in sat
isfactory quantities unless she has the
elements of material in her food from
which to make it.
In many cases inferior products cam
not be grown and made ready for
marketat a fair profit. They are too
often q drug on the market.
The form Of the animal and the
quality of the meat depend mainly on
the breed. The growth and develop.
ment depend largely upon the feed.
1t is important, in order to derive
the best possible results from feeding
animals. that the farmer should thor
oughly understand the quality Of the
material used.
While it is not now possible for
every farmer to have the best breeds
OF stock, yet they can take good care
of what they do have SO as TO realize
the most profit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

The ladies of the Methodist society are
invited to meet with Mrs. d. b. Goddard
next Wednesday afternoon and evening.
At the meeting of the Relief corps held
Dec. II, the following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. Laura jenkins; senior
vice president, Mrs. Ella Marden; junior
vice president, Mrs. Lucy Melendy; secre-
tary, Mrs. Matte Abbott; treasurer, Mrs.
Carrie Melendy; chaplain, Mrs. Mary God
dard; conductor, Mrs. Hattie Barney; as
sistant conductor. Mrs. Lucy Shattuck;
guard, Mrs Mary Dudley; assistant guard,
Miss Sarah Hoskins organist, Miss Mary
Pierce.
The Grand Army and Relief corps will
unite at the Grand Army hall Friday, Jan.
:, and install their officers. 4 cordial in
vitation is extended to the families Of the
Grand Army also the Sons Of Veterans
and their ladies. Supper will be served
after the installation.
The bridge across West river at the low
er end of the village is completed with the
exception OF laying few more planks.
These will be in their place as soon as We
have sufficient snow for shedding.
The friends Of Dea. Richmond Horton
and wife will be glad to know that this
family of Benjamin HoughtOn and wife
in Jacksonville. Dea. Horton was born
March :, 1909, and has lived on the same
farm until the past week. Mrs. Horton
was born Sept. %. 1913. Eight years ago
they celebrated their golden wedding.
Their lives have blended in one far past
the meridian of life, and we trust they
may watch the sunset together
IL, NT;tIi,.,t,.,, .i,.I .l,i Ill ro,, M. NJ
pected today, Friday. from Pottsville, Pa.
The Baptist Sunday school will have a
sleigh (?) ride on Christmas day, returning
to the vestry for supper. The Methodist
Sunday school are invited to join in the
pleasures of the day.
l.. r. and w. H. Landman have the
finest stock Of holiday goods ever display
ed in this place. Miss Minnie Tyler is as
sisting them in their Christmas department,
and her good taste is shown in the arrange
ment of goods Ia please the artistic eye.
Miss Gertrude Bryant, whose marriage
is noticed in the proper column, was one
of our young people, member of the Bap-
fist church and general favOrite among
her young friends, who wish her all hap
piness in her new home, which is to be in
TOwnshend. Only the immediate relatives
were present at the wedding.
Rev. O. p. Fuller is making an effort to
obtain pictures of former pastors of the
Baptist church in this place to hang in the
church and yestTy. He has already secured
several. They will make an interesting
group if all are secured.
Although the weather was unpIopitiOus,
the donation was well attended on Wednes-
day evening, and proved a success both
financially and socially.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
WILLIAMSVIILE.

An enterl ainment and Christmas tree
gotten up by all the people in this village
will be the attraction on Thursday even
ing, Dec. "a. 1t is hoped all will assist in
making a happy Christmas.
Miss Florence Morse is expected home
from Southbridge, Mass, on Saturday.
Sleighs made their appearance Dec. 10
for the first time this winter.
\ pleasant party of about 30 young peo-
pie spent the evening of Dec. IL at J. NJ.
Moore's, the occasion noting the 22d birth
day of his daughter, Minnie. Not being
aware of the intended visit she was at
Williamsville but carriage was sent for
her \ handsome work basket and - sill
yer quarters were among the presents.
Edgar Allen of Boston and Mrs. Lizzie
Dunklee of Brattleboro spent last Sunday
with their mother, Mrs. Abbie Allen.
Rev. r. Morgan preached an excellent
sermon to goodly number of people at
the Methodist church last Sunday after
noon Communion was also observed.
\ family is soon expected to occupy the
house recently vacated by L. Willard and
owned by Nelson Morse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
WHITTNGHAM.

Village school began Monday with Miss
Hattie Blanchard Of Florida. Mass, as
teacher. There is an attendance of -
pupils.
The singing schools, which are being
held each Wednesday and Saturday even
ings at the church vestry, are progressing
finely under the leadership of Calvin Baker
c. 5. Chase is attending county court at
Bennington.
Miss Nettie Faulkner is working at
II. f. Knowlton's.
Elmer Reed has employment in North
Adams, carpentering.
Edith Allard, l2-years-Old daughter Of
the late Henry Allard, has been granted a
pension of Sl2 per month, with $500 back
pay.
The Green Mountain club met with Mrs.
Carrie Wheeler Thursday evening of last
week, with good number of new members.
The aim of this society is not only to earn
money to put into improvements for the
benefit OF the town, but to pass a pleasant
and instructive evening each alternate
Thursday evening. At the next meeting,
at Mr.. John Sawyer's, the worlds fair will
be the topic of discussion. This society
will conduct the Christmas exercises at
Xix hall, Thursday evening, Dee. "A.
Come all. Bring gifts 10 aid in decorating
the trees. We assure YOU an entertaining
program, and let us strive to make it a
memorable Christmas eve.
DIR. Walter Gillett celebrated his Goth
birthday Dec :. He was for over 80 years
a practcing physician, and is remarkably
well preserved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
GUILFORD.

There will be preaching in the tongre-
gational church Sunday next at 1880
A. NJ. and : =. NJ, by D. NJ. Ieretsian.
There will be a union Christmas tree at
the Congregational church Friday evening.
the 25th, to which every one is invited.
The exercises will consist Of music and
rectations. after which a lap supper will
be furnished to all. The ladies are invited
to bring cake. Those having presents to
make to their friends are invited 10 put
them on the tree.
Miss Cadmus Of New Jersey and Miss
McComb of New York two young ladies
from the Mortified, Mass. training school,
held services at the congregational church
last SUNDAY. Miss McComb spoke inter
estingly on mission work in that city. in
which she has been engaged to quite an
extent
Chicken thieves were about Tuesday
night. evidently, as quantity Of feathers
and decapitated heads were left in the
highway just above the Flagg place; also
a good jack -knife which the thief can have
by calling on Sheriff Houghton.
Mrs. Persis Eames was treated to pleas
ant surprise Oh Thursday evening Of last
week, when a Jolly party of friends to the
number Of sixty or more, gathered at her
home, took possession and proceeded to
make Themselves happy. With music.
games an. refreshments the evening was
all too soon gone. Among the guests pres
ent were Mrs Eames's brothers. Gardner
Howe Of Hinsdale and Edward Howe Of
South Deertield and their wives During
the evening Mrs. Eames was presented
with sum of money. for which she ex-
pressed thanks for herself and daughters.
X. y. Fairbanks has rented his farm
(the Roberts place. and gone to Fisher 5
Island to work with J. &. Newton of Brat
tlebOrO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
WILMINGTON.

F. II. Smith will remove to Worcester.
J. w. Marshall and family have removed
TO Jacksonville.
The taking off of the midday train oc-
casions much regret.
Christmas goods are beautifully displayed
at the different stores.
Rev. Mr.. Pendal of Worcester preached
at the Methodist church last Sunday.
There seems to be an unusual amount of
sickness, especially among the young.
f. G. Smith has moved into the house
recently occupied by Chauncey Cushman,
c. NJ Russell has filled engagements at
BridpOrt, Weybridge and Morrisville this
week.
Rev f. w. Pierce occupied the Univer-
salist pulpit at Hinsdale, n. H., last
Sunday.
A. NJ. Parmelee has sold his farm t. Mr..
Stone of New York. We trust that Mr.
Parmelee will continue to live in this com
munity.
Rev. and Mrs. Morgan are visiting their
friends in town. Mr.. Morgan will occupy
the pulpit at the Methodist church next
Sunday.
The exercises on Wednesday evening at
the Scientific and Literary union were on
the subject wilmington The various
papers were written in an attractive and
entertaining style and the audience was
much pleased
Rev. W. w. Foster, ir., of North Adams
will lecture in the Methodist church on the
evening of Dec 30, for the benefit of Rev
Mr.. Mckenzie and family His subject
will be "The Three HIS Under the cir
cumstances a full house is assured.
A hearing before the railroad commits
soners will be held at the Vermont House
next Tuesday at 8 A. NJ, to consider the
proposed extension of the railroad through
the village to the mills of the Wilmington
Grain & Lumber company. In the event
the commissioners should lay this propOs-
ed line the road would cross Main street
near the bridge and follow the street known
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18

her on the evening Of Dec. 10 10y uncere-
moniously calling upon her. The com
pany was very pleasantly entertained with
social games, etc, and served with an
abundant collation. &. b. Lamson OF
Hnsdale. in behalf of the company. pre-
scented Mrs. Games with generous purse
Of money, which was surprise number two
for Mrs, EameS and came near being too
much for her usual presence of mind. She
quickly responded, however and appreciat-
ed the kind intentions Of her friends. Mrs.
Eames is one of our most worthy and re-
spected citizens. and since her husband
death, several years ago, has lived on her
farm in district No. l, and los good man
agement has supported her family Of three
daughters Her two older daughters are
now at work; Attic for DIR. Miller at Brat
tleborO and Alice for 4. Weatherhead of
Guilford.
G. W. French was quite badly hurt OF
Monday by being thrown down while un-
hitchng his horses from his heavy wagon,
and the wagon passing over him. Al first
it was thought his back was broken, but on
examination by DR.. Holton it was found
that the collar bone was broken and he
was badly bruised and suffered from some
internal injuries. He is at present com
| Portable and viii probably recover.
Mrs. r.. ;. W. Bryant is quite sick. She
is quite aged and her recovery considered
| doubtful
Hermon Brown is suffering with a felon
on his hand
Mr.. Pratt, a young man from Bernard
ston. is clerking for \. Withheld
Miss Frankie Powers was remembered
on the occasion of her list birthday ami
versary, Dec. u, by her young friends.
who called upon her and spent the even
! ing. She was presented with a string Of
gold beads, a gold ring, and many other
valuable presents.
Vim. \. Squiers has bought woodlot OF
/ Mrs VI. Johnson
II. W. Fairman has bought lot Of tim
Der of 4. l.. Brooks.
The steam mill has begun running near
/ Vernon depot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
STRATTON.

Silas Parsons, of Boston. Mass. was in
town last week to superintend the setting
Of monument weighing three tons at the
grave of his brother, Ralph Parsons, NJ. d..
Alfred Parsons has gone to North Ad-
ans, Mass, to spend the winter with his
daughter, Mrs Bellows.
We are glad to learn that Olean Prentiss
is occupying his new house.
School began in District No. Il on Dec.
II, with Miss Moore, of Dover as teacher
Edw. Spencer has moved TO Jamaica.
Mr.. Hewlett has moved into the house for
merly occupied by Mr.. Spencer.
Hewlett ~ Spencer are cutting logs on
the Draper lot for Stewart ~ Taft.
The Christmas exercises will be held Dee.
"A.
In the item last week in regard to Grout
Bros cuttin chair stock, it should read
1000 instead OF 1000.
\. j. Pike has finished cutting and pill
ing logs.
Mr.. Collins, agent for firm in otter
River, was in town last week and sold a
range to L. +. Sheldon and NJ. f. Perry.
b. l.. Perry has bad hand, caused by
catching cold in blister made in chop
ping.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18

4. b. stark has moved into 4. L. How
ards house. and is running fish and oys-
ter cart.
A. W. Wilson has moved to r. How
ards house near the hotel.
Mrs. Murphy is at David Eddy's while
her goods are being moved to the John
Ramsdel farm. which She has bought Of
Mr. Eddy
Mrs Abiiah Muzzy is so much improved
in health that she is doing her own work.
Warren Holton camp. No. %, Sons OF
Veterans. present the popular war drama
entitled. in the Enemy Camp, or The
Stolen Dispatches at the opera house
this, Friday. evening.
In spite of the storm last Tuesday even
ing there were - out to the singing
school
Miss Lizzie and Miss Rosa Amsden have
returned to their work in Brattleboro.
O. p. Torrey suffered shock Of paral-
ysis a few days ago and i not expected to
recover.
Daniel Sherwin returned to New York
on Monday morning.
Mrs f. b. Mclean has been housed
most OF the time during the past week
with a severe sore throat.
Edward Spencer has bought Of d. SHEER
win the house known as the DR.. Sanders
house and moved in. Arthur Baker. who
lived in one Of the tenements. has moved
into Mrs. Gertrude Waterman rooms.
II. H. Reed is to build new meat mar
ket this winter on the site of the old boot
shop.
There is union Christmas tree at OPP
era hall on Christmas eve and everybody is
invited. together with their uncles, their
cousins and their aunts, whom We hope
will be numbered by the dozens"
We learn that W. II. Taft expects to
start his steam mill soon and run it all
winter.
George Pierce, who has been nursing a
sore wrist is at work again.
J. b. Muzzy has flock of about 90
lambs in his barn fattening that would be
hard to beat.
Our singing school is progressing very
satisfactorily under the direction Of l.. j.
Chapman OF Windham. The school meets
every Tuesday evening and we would be
glad to see more from the outlying dis
tricts.
There seems to be a dearth Of school
marms' this fall, the school in West ia
maica being yet unsupplied.
Ernest Williams is down with the grip
\ Mrs. Murphy and daughter from ST
Louis are moving on to the John Rams
dell farm, recently bought by them.
Bert Ninton has traded for John Under
woods farm, and it is reported that Mr.
Underwood has bought John Cummings
house in the village.
A. J. Markham sings and Miss ColtoT
whistles at Opera hall next Monday night
Rev. W. :. Walker leaves here in about
two weeks, having obtained a chance Il
preach elsewhere, but diligent inquiry fail!
to reveal the place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18

as Gorham lane. 1t seems to us that the
extending OF the road thus directly through
the village would be seriously detrime ntal.
At the regular meeting of &. b. Lawton
post, No. ~, Monday evening, these officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Commander + r Cook; ;. V. G.. W. y Harris;
j. V. c.. George Ros- Surgeon, WIN. VI. Ballou:
Chaplain David ). Ballou: =. NJ, J NJ Bassett
q D. F. + Ray: q. G., Rollin Harris: delegate
t. department encampment. II A. Wellman. Al
ternate, +. II, Adrich.
Hereafter regular meetings OF the post will
be held on the Saturday preceding the full
of the moon of each month.
At the regular meeting of c. b. Lawton
Woman's Relief corps, No "a, Dec. 3,
these officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President Mrs Polly ". Balou: 5. V p. Mrs.
Elizabeth Moore; j. V p. Mrs. Lettie VI. Bassett
SECRETARY. Miss Annie NJ. johnson; treasurer,
Ms Sarah stanley; chaplain, Mrs. Selma G. Put
nam: conductor. Miss Genie r. Ray; guard. Miss
Attic VI D-nnison; organist, Mrs. Gertrude K.
Russell Delegate 10 dep rtment convention. Mrs.
Elizabeth Moor: alternate, Mrs. Sarah Stanley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
NEWFANE.

The Windham County savings bank has
declared a semi-annual dividend of IT per
cent for January /,
Miss Susie Underwood, whom the young
people are unreconcled to spare long from
this village, has returned from Gardner.
Old friends of Mr.. George Smiths fam
lily, resident here in the long ago, will be
interested to hear that Miss Helen Smith
has a position in the San Francisco post
Office and that her brother Frank, recent
ly married, has interests in silver mine
in Mexico, his present home.
EX-President Hayes remembered the as
ISOLATION of DummerstOn with his family
history in choosing granite for his wifes
monument, and the beautiful polish which
the stone took attracted the observation of
Cleveland gentlemen, who have recently
sent for Dummerston granite for similar
use.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
HALIFAX.
Meeting of the Farmers Club.

The Farmers club met December 10
with Geo. NJ. Scott. Although the day
was stormy quite good number was pres
ent. After dinner the meeting was called
to order by the secretary, and Mr.. Scott
was elected president, when the subject
Management and care of farm stock, -
was discussed at considerable length by G..
NJ. Scott, II. Stowe, A. Preston, F, II.
Niles, l.. NJ. Woodland, O. b. Dix, +. p.
Green, Chas. IIigley and G. II. Learnard
l.. NJ. Woodland reported sl42 profit from
six cows last year above all expenses, be
sides feeding his horse out of grain bought
and raising six calves. f. p. Green report
ports about $50 profit on flock of b hens.
An adjournment was taken to meet with
f. II. Niles, January ,, at 10 o'clock 4. NJ.
Subject for discussion, "Our roads. when,
how, and by whom maintained
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18

Miss Persis II. BiXby, whose death oc-
CURED last week, was lifelong resident
of the town and a woman greatly respected
by all who knew her. For more than 80
years she had been totally blind, but had
been able to care for herself in large meas
ure, and had kept house portion of the
time. OF a cheerful and quiet disposition
she made no complaints, and caused other
people as little trouble as possible. For
the past II years she has lived in the fam
lily of Seneca Miller, where she died after
several months illness and great suffering
from paralysis.
Rev. Mr. Peacham of Stoneham, Mass,
preached at the Baptist church last Sunday
and will do so again next Sunday.
Christmas will be observed in the usual
manner by both churches at the town hall,
the Baptist on Thursday evening and the
congregational on Friday evening.
Mrs Dale and family left for their home
in Beaufort, S. c., last Friday. They have
made many friends during their stay here,
and tlier willingness to assist in all good
work is greatly appreciated. Milton IL.
Eddy has gone back with them to his place
with j. j. Dale, from which he was called
home on account of his mothers illness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
JACKSONVILLE.
ola Putnam is on the sick list.

Leola Putnam is on the sick list.
II. G.. Reed has moved into the tene-
ment over w. A. Browns store.
b. c. Newell has moved into rooms late
ly occupied by G. II. Shepardson, and has
opened barber shop in Mrs. Hunts Of
flee
A. j. Faulkner and wife returned
Wednesday from Boston after a weeks
visit
w. A. Brown is in Boston on business.
Carrie Wilcox has been very i'll for a few
days, but is now improving.
Alice Butterfield and Neva Corkins re-
turned from Vermont academy Thursday
for a two weeks vacation.
There is a good deal of complaint on
account of our mails coming on the mar
row gauge road, and arriving from three to
five hours later than has been their Gus
tom.
The stages came in Wednesday night on
runners.
The Y. NJ. c. A. have meeting in their
room every Sunday morning at 0:3O for
Bible study.
There will be Christmas tree at the
Methodist church on Thursday evening,
the oath, with. appropriate exercises.
There was report of firearms Friday
evening last in our village William Don
ahue, who lives alone, was at the store at
the time of firing. When he arose the
next morning he was surprised to find a
bullet hole through his bedroom window,
and mirror which stood in front of it
shattered, and discovered the ball on the
floor. He also found another ball on the
piazza floor.
The state railroad commissioners are
again looking after the grade crossings in
this town and have notified the selectmen
to appear before them at the Vermont
House in Wilmington, Dec. % at o'clock
A. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
GUILFORD CEN TIRE.

Edison II. Smith and Henry Thomas are
having Scotch granite monuments erected
in the cemetery by the Dutton marble
company of Brattleboro.
+. g. Taylor, master of the Broad Brook
grange, attended the State grange held the
9th and 10th inst. in St. Johnsbury and
thought it an interesting and profitable
meeting.
At the last meeting of the Broad Brook
grange five applications were made for
membership. This grange increased its
membership largely the past year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
SOUTHWEST GUILFORD.
How Cattle are Caught on burrows
Plain.

10" N"tte "e oauS"' o' h"T""SH
We have received communication from
Luther {. Miller describing what appears
10 be case of needlessly cruel treatment
of cattle. the main portion being as fol
lows:
Up among the mountains Of Burrows's Plains,
arr pasturs "hTrr IS ,lr SUMMER nIe ,diai
the weeks 2" hy th.Se cattle M, ,ip To- eat he
grasses. and liz down praising God in their poor
way Inc E1, , oi MN % f l@5I,9 MAS Was
II -.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
WARDSRORO.

1t is with sorrow that We record the
death Of cur worthy townsman, Mr.. Je-
rome =. Read. He had an attack OF the
grip and not being very robust soon yielded
10 its effects. and died very suddenly. He
had retired for the night feeling quite well,
and in few moments afterward his wife
discovered that he was dying. His widow
and daughter have the sympathy of the
community.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE.

Mrs. Farnsworth OF Saxtons River is
visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM. Adams
The Ladies benevolent society held
their annual fair and festival last evening.
There was an oyster supper and sale Of ar
ticles.
Next week the Sunday school will have
their Christmas tree, with appropriate eX-
ercises. The evening is to be decided upon
next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-18
VERNON.

Elder S. p. Hayward of Pepperell, Mass,
will preach in The chapel next Sunday at
1920 A. NJ. and 1880 r. NJ.
The friends of Mrs. Persis Eames from
Brattleboro, Guilford, Hinsdale, Deerield
and Vernon to the number of 45 surprised