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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
4 Ei.hrrman,. Uninue catch.

Abncr Wilson. farmer, who resides
near Jatan, is the first Platte county man
to discover gold in that county in paying
quantities. lie was SEEMING for minnOws
in "a little creek which runs through his
place on Saturday, when his net caught on
some obstruction in the bottom of the
creek He reached down to remove the
obstacle. when his hand came in contact
with an old coffee-pot. He threw it up on
the bank, when it burst open, and pile
of cold -ast.eroI it~~tf ~ = .JuuId.
Wilson's eyes bulged out, and for few
moments he imagined he had been dream
ing, but when he went out on the bank
there was the bright metal, cold and shin
ing. The gold was all in 50. $40 and $50
pieces, and all bore the date of 1857 or prior
to that time.
\ count showed that there was 500 in
the pot SO far there is no clue as to who
is the rightful owner 1t is supposed that
the gold was sunk in the creek prior to the
war, and dates on the coins lend color to
the theory. Mr.. Wilson says that he is
willing to give up the property to any one
who can show title to it.-T. LOHiS
POST DeSDdtch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
PUTNBY.

The fair and masquerade ball at the
town hall on Thursday and Friday even
ings of last week by the Col. w. II. Green
wood post and the Woman's Relief corps,
surpassed the most sanguine expectations.
The receipts were about 500 and there
was a good attendance, considering the eX-
treme cold and bad travelling Among the
entertainments of the evening were a farce
and tableauX. The masquerade on Friday
evening was exceptionally good, nearly go
couples in elegant costumes participating
in the dance.
Mrs f. ID. Greenwood and her mother,
Mrs. Knight, have gone to Marlboro y. H.,
to spend the winter.
Dr. Geo. $. Foster has returned from
Vergennes, where he was called last week
by the extreme illness of his father, who
died after the doctors arrival.
Mrs. S. w. Houghton is critically i'll
and the children have been summoned
home.
Rev. f. f. Lewis spent last week in
Burlington. where he was called by the i'll
ness of an aunt.
This year, as usual. Christmas eve is a
time of Notification for the Sunday schools
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

Dan Grey of Providence, Il. l., who
worked for {. l.. Corbin Il Co. of Charles
town last summer, was arrested Friday and
confessed that he stole the $500 in gold
that the firm lost.
Reuben f. Clark, a brakeman on mix
ed train over the ClaremOnt railroad, fell
under the cars at Newport on Thurs
day night of last week. Both legs were
cut off and he lived only short time.
He belonged in Contoocook, and leaves a
widow and two children.
Ashael Raymonds mill, near the town
line between PeterbOro and East Jaffrey,
was destroyed by fire Thursday night OF
last week, causing loss of $1,000.
Silas George Kellogg aged 20, a Methodist
minister at Hudson, was found dead in the
woods bordering Tarnic pond Monday,
where he had gone with his wagon to gath
er evergreen trees for a Christmas festival.
His death was caused by heart disease.
He was prominent preacher in the Meth
odist Episcopal conference, being presiding
elder of the Concord district for two years
and a devoted minister, filling many APP
pointments in the New Hampshire confer
pnCp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
GRAFTON.

Nearly 20 years ago magazine club was
organized here, and so satisfactory has it
been that several of the original members
are still retained. A large amount Of good
reading is obtained for small amount of
money. Iarper's Monthly, Harpcr's
Weekly, Harpers Bazaar, the Century,
Cosmopolitan, New England Magazine,
Christian Union and Youths Companion
are among the publications received.
There will be an oyster supper in con-
nection with a sociable at the chapel next
Thursday evening, Dec. 81.
A. g. Rice is home for the Christmas
holidays.
The Grafton students at Vermont Uni
versity are spending their vacation at home.
Also several pupils from Vermont acade-
my.
Miss Nellie Williams is again home after.
a stay of some months at Mortified, Mass.
Miss Myra Goodenough of Springfield,
VT, spent several days in town last week.
The following item of interest to Grafton
people appeared i'm the Springfield, Mass.
Republican of Monday: "Rev. s. b.
Morse, who took the pastorate of the Con-
way Baptist church in March, going from
Grafton, VT, resigned yesterday to accept
call to the Baptist church i'll Grafton,
Mass. Mr.. Morse was formerly pastor of
a large city church in Providence, Il. l.,
and secretary of the Baptist state conven-
ton of Rhode Island, but was forced to
give up these positions on account of his
health, and recuperate among the hills of
Vermont and western Massachusetts, He
has reganed his health to "A considerable
extent and will now try larger church
and parish, which he is thoroughly
equipped for filling after his long eXpe-
renee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
HINSDALB, N. II.

Mrs. U. u Brigham returned last week
from visit to her parents in Nottingham,
Vt. Her sister, Alice l.. Dalrymple, ac-
companied her.
A. w. Cady has gone to Woodstock,
VT, for few weeks.
ID. Bellevlle, ir., is repairing his dwell
ing house and making convenient tene-
ment in the second story. 1t will probably
be occupied by w. j. O'Bren. w. NJ.
Hall has charge of the work.
There will be a Christmas tree at the
Congregational church Friday evening, and
a concert on Sunday evening.
The Universalists will have a Christmas
tree and supper for the young people
this Thursday, evening.
w. O. j. Martin is painting f. w. Rob
ertson's house i'm attractive colors, and c.
A. Bowen is treating O. c. Robertson's resi-
dence likewise.
W. o. Stebbns. {. Spencer and o. ii.
Cooper went to .Pisgah Round pond last
Saturday and made catch of 43 pounds
of perch and pickerel. They set about 20
lines and were kept pretty busy attending
them. "Walt' is rather lame and sore at
present, but by carefully following Drug
gist Brghams suggestions he will be sure
to come out all right.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wcllman, their
daughter Cora, and Mrs. Chandler who
has worked there for some time, have all
been i'll with the prevailing influenza, but
are improving G.. ). Wilder has been act
| ing in Mr. Wellman's stead as cashier Of
! the Hinsdale savings haUt
/ MISS Marguerite Leonard is at home
! from Harvard annex.
"IIiusdale, its representative business
men and its points Of interest," is the title
of an advertising medium just published
/ by the Mercantile publishing company of
| Newark. y. j. The book contains 1l2
pages. - of which are devoted to Hns-
dale, and the remainder to Keene, Win
chester, Marlboro, Walpole, Swanzey and
Charlestown. The Ilinsdale portion Of
the book contains historical sketch Of the
town, three bird s-eyc views of the village,
views OF the town hall, Stebbins block,
Hotel Ashuclot. Brightwood mills. the
Halle IL Frost mill, c. \. Robertson n
Co. 5 mill and a few others. II also con
tains brief wrtc-up Of some of the bust
ness men and houses. besides a liberal
amount of advertising The book is well
gotten up and printed. The illustrations
in the book were made from photographs
taken by Artist Fisher.
The frcmenS concert and masquerade
ball, to bee given Thursday evening, Dec.
81, will bee a grand affair. Raymond, the
/ popular cOStumrr from Boston. will fur
nish costumes. The First Regiment or
cheStra OF Brattlcboro will furnish music.
| Hotel Ashuclot will serve 4 hot turkey
supper and the trrmen will guarantee a
grand good time to all who attend.
Rev. ID. l.. Fisher will preach i'm Attic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Anchor lodge, F. IL A. NJ, held a pub
lie installation of officers on Tuesday even
ing, followed by an oyster supper. A
pleasant social time is reported.
Miss Annie Smith, Emery Melendy and
Curtis Robertson, students at the Yer
mont academy, are spending their vacation
at home.
Daniel Tarble is at home for the holi-
days.
n. n. johnson had narrow escape from
injury by falling limb a few days since
while at work in the woods. The limb
struck him near the eye, stunning him for
a time.
The rain of Wednesday dispels all hopes
of the sleighride for Christmas.
A little daughter of Mr.. Davidson, who
lives in the Walker district, was quite bad
ly hurt last Friday by being pushed over by
a large boy, her head striking some hard
substance in the fall. She has been under
the doctors care ever since. Such mali
cious conduct on the part of large boys de-
serves something more than slight repri-
mand.
Egbert johnson returned to his home in
Talcottvile Conn, Monday He was
called here to attend the funeral OF his
mOther-in-law on Sunday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
WARDSBORO.

Mrs Eliza w. Circuit died on the morn
ing of the 2lSt inst. Although she had
been in feeble health for some time, she
was not considered seriously i'll until about
a week previous to her death. Mrs. Or
cult was a very worthy woman and pos
sessed those qualities of mind and charac-
ter which endeared her to all who knew
her She was buried on Wednesday from
the Methodist church, of which she has
long been member.
Charles Steele son of Rev. j. A. Steele,
who is attending school at st. Johnsbury,
is spending a two weeks vacation at home.
Carrie Steele, who went to Wilbraham,
Mass, few weeks ago, is home again.
On account of so much sickness pre-
vailing in our village it is not thought adj
visable to have Christmas tree. The
children are very much disappointed, but
something may be provided for their en-
tertainment a little later
A dramatic exhibition and dance will be
given on the evening of the 31st. "Broken
Fettersn is the play which is to be present
ed. The cast is a strong one, and good
performance is expected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
WHITINGHAM.

A Mrs Davis from Boston, being pleased
with the town, decided to remain for some
time at the Spring House.
Miss Abbie Kenny will spend Christmas
at her home i'm Newfane.
Miss Una Burrel and friend of Shell
bune Falls were guests of Mrs. l.. Sawyer
last week.
For something like five days most de-
lightfu sleighing was enjoyed. However,
the rain of Tuesday made sad havoc with
it.
What came near being a drowning acct
dent occurred on Thursday on the pond
opposite Otis Wheelers. As Merton
Wheeler and Myron Sibley were racing the
ice gave way, treating both with a cold
bath. Fortunately twigs were within
reach which aided them in reaching terra
firma.
The promenade concert and dance of
Friday evening last was a decided success.
Hull q Schlif's orchestra maintained their
reputation at the opening, followed by Miss
Una Burrell of Shelbune Falls, who favor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
MELVIN A. KNoWLToN.

Melvin A. Knowlton, who died at Lincoln Neb.,
Dec TO- was born in WarlsbOro, Vt. Aug. 9, 1918.
He was a son Of Justice and Chloe Knowlton, and
was one of a family Of five children. DR.. Miles J.
Knowlton, who spent over ~ years Of his life as a
missionary in China, was his next younger broth
er. only one sister survives him. living at Shu-
shan. n. Y Since early manhood he had been
member Of the Baptist church, and had lived an
earnest, consccratrd Christian life He married
Miss Oriuda Sabin of Jamaica. Dec >. 1871. She
died Sept -. 1876 They had one child, which
died in infancy. In 1919 he married Miss Marcel
lima Hunt. Three children were born to them,
one son and two daughters, all of whom are now
living His entire active business life was spent in
Vermont. i'm his native county. aud the news Of his
death will bring sadness to those who were as
~Ociatrd with him IN former years, IN business,
social and church relations. In politics lac was
stiu.h Republican II r'pres 'nte t. his town IN
the Vermont Legislature fiy" terms, and always
took "a lively interest IN the business affairs Of the
town. but his greatest interest was in the little
Baptist church i'm West WafdShuru Of which he
was member for over 10 years lie sang in the
choir taught in the sunday school. served rs
deacon more than - years, and was considered
one Of the strongest pillars IN the church.
Mrs Knowlton died Feb. ~. 49,. Mr. knowltnn
then sold his farm, closed up his business ana
went 10 live with h.s eldest daughter, Mrs. T. II
Cushnan. who was living in Urhana, H., at the
time He lived there Tor nVr years aud in
Champaign, Illinois for five years. Although so
much attached to the little church IN WardShuru.
he felt that Christ's cause was the. same every
where and took an active part in church work,
serving as deacon of the Baptist churches In both
towns In March ls-i he removed with his dnugh-
ter to Lincoln. Neb and connected himself with
the First Baptist church there. Feeble health
prevented him from rngePug IN as active Christ
ian service as formerly yet his interest M the work
never abated. aud his prayers assembled daiy for
! the advancement of his Rcdcrmcrs Kingdom and
/ the salvation II his friends aud uclghbur~.
lie had suffered with heart disease many years.
| and Of late has brcu impressed that the time Of
/ his departure was near ut hand. In conversation
/ with Christian brother on Thanksgiving day. Do"
said he felt that he should not live 10 see another
| family reunion and SEEMED t. De- looking forward
| with Joy to the glorious home beyond The sum
mons came Thursday, after an illness OF II days
| Funeral services were held al the residence ui
| T.. II Cushmau on saturday, Dec. -. DR.. -. \
| Williams, Of the First Baptist chuN b. officiating
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
BONNEVILLE.

\. J. Markham and niece. Miss Cotton.
will give a concert at the Methodist church
Friday evening, Dec. -.
f. G.. Chatlin and bride are visiting her
parents.
II. f. Duane is taking business trip to
Massachusetts.
Services at the Methodist church next
Sunday will be- at , T.. VI. Rev. Il. Morgan
will preach. Sunday school meets at =. NJ.
Harold Williams. who has been attending
school at Burr ~ Burton seminary, is at
home for a two weeks vacation
There will be- a Christmas tree at the
church this Thursday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
NEWFANB.

John Cutler from Minnesota, formerly a
resident of this town, is visiting at G. b.
JOhnson's.
Miss Abbie l.. Kenney is at home for the
holidays.
The usual Christmas tree exercises will
be held this, Thursday, evening" after
which Santa Claus will reward the good
children.
The melodrama, "Sea Drift" will be
club on Friday evening, Jan. /.
C. NJ. Russell will give his new ilustrat-
ed Columbus entertainment on Dec. 30.
Mrs. Abigail II. Higgins, widow of the
late Nathaniel Higgins, died on Wednesday
after one weeks illness with pleurisy. Her
constitution had become enfeebled by pre-
vious sickness. She was woman of great
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
WITIIAMSVIIT,H

Merton Stone came out of his ride with
a damaged wheel, but it might have been
more serious.
Santa Claus is very busy and has al
ready begun filling mail bags. He has
left an array of goods at c. f. Parks
store.
c. NJ. Russell gives his lecture ON the
late war at schoolhouse hall Monday even
ing, Dec. Is.
Miss Minnie Streeter spent last Sunday
with her cousin, Mrs. \. n. Sherman.
Mr.. Miles and Eugene johnson have
been housed for a we5k.
Mrs. Alonzo IIazelton has dried 80 lbs.
of apple this fall and done her work for a
farm. For a woman of her years this is
quite unusual.
Clark Timson Is very low and his death
is daily expected. He was taken i'll in
August with what was thought to be for a
number of weeks fever after which he
seemed better and was out some, but was
far from being we'll His breathing be-
came difficult and he has been and still is
a great sufferer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
EAST DOVER.

The snow which fell last week made good
sleighing for few days, but it has now
nearly disappeared.
Henry Knapp fell on the ice and hurt his
knee severely.
There will be no public Christmas trees
this year, much to the disappointment of
the little folk.
The 10th wedding anniversary Of Mi.
and Mrs. j. II. Metcalf was pleasantly eel
ebrated last Monday evening, when good
" number of their friends called upon
them spending a social hour, and leaving
nice clock, and dress pattern for Mrs
Metcalf, with many good wishes for the
years to come.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
TOWNsHEND.

School in district No. ,, taught by Miss
Alice Follctt, closed Friday. Pupils neith-
err absent nor tardy during the term of IA
weeks were Myrtle Hall, Ernie Derry, Mar
tin Perry. Guy Bardwell, Arthur Hall,
Frank and Anna Redheld.
Miss Edith Miles has gone to Jamaica to
teach term of school.
Good seighing and excellent wheeling
have been somewhat rare combination
of a few days past Certainly so little
snow never served so good purpose.
c. NJ Russell gives his illustrated lecture
on Christopher Columbus at the town hall
next Tuesday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
RROORIINn

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gleason of Nicellet,
Mimi, are to be congratulated on the adj
vent of a little daughter into their home.
Mr.. Gleason is one of our Brooklne boys.
Mr.. Pierce's employees in the mill begin
to think it is getting dangerous to work
there, as the governor belt on the engine
broke three days in succession last week.
The ladies' oyster supper and festival
was a success, large number attending.
Some Newfane people were noticed among
the company. They netted SO.
The Christmas tree and entertainment
will be Friday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
VERNON.
Mr. Trench's Injurie. Prove Fatal.

Mr.. c. W. French, who was badly in
iured on thd nth inst, by being thrown
down and run over while unhitching his
horses from his heavy wagon, died from
the effects of the injury early on Monday
morning after week of painful and
patient suffering. Mr.. French was born in
Dummerston in March, 1919. and was
member of the widely known family of that
name. He was a grandnephew of William
French, who was shot at Westminster,
March -, l77j. when it is said that the
first blood was shed i'm the cause of Amer
lean liberty. Mr.. French spent the early
part of his life in DummerSton and for
some years kept a store in the west part of
the town. He removed to Guilford in
1867 and to Vernon seven years after He
married Mary Foster in April, lNl4, and
they have had three children. One died in
childhood and the other two are Dexter W.
of Northampton, now conductor on the
Connecticut river railroad, and Harriet,
wife of George II. Hubbard of this town.
This community most sincerely sympa-
thzes with the widow, the children and
grandchildren in the irrcparabe loss of a
kind. loving and faithful husband. father
and grandfather, and we mourn the loss of
an honest, upright and industrious citizen
and kind and Obliging neighbOr. The
funeral took place on Wednesday at $3.50
\. NJ. at his late home, Rev. +. W. Sprague
officiating, and the interment was at West
DummerstOn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
WEST TOWNSHBND.

The wedding epidemic which struck the
town last fall claimed another victim last
week in the person of \. J.. Howe, who
was married to Miss Addie Clark of Wards
borO.
Several people have received injuries
from falling on the thick, glare crust which
has covered the ground for about week.
This village is seldom treated to a con-
cert, and the singing of Mr.. Markham and
the whisting of Miss Cotton was greatly
enjoyed 10y a good-szed audience Tuesday
pNeninm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-25
HALIFAX.

The annual meeting of the Agricultural
society will be held at village hall in West
Halifax, Saturday, Jan. ,, at 10 a.. VI. Let
us all show a good interest in this meeting
by being punctual at the hour appointed.
Alvah Fairbanks has bought the black
smith tools of Mr.. David Wilson of Colrain,
Mass, and is building shop near his res
idence.
The fire on the Sheppard Faulkner place
last Thursday morning was plainly seen by
many at the centre, but they did not place
it until daylight.
The election of officers of the Baptist
Sunday school will take place next Sunday,
Dec. u.
Miss Nettie j. Scott arrived home last
Sunday from Northampton, Mass, to spend
the holidays.
We have enjoyed two days of good sleigh
ing, but it did not come to stay.
Misses Anna and Florence Goodnow are
at home for a short vacation.