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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
THE VERMONT NEWS.
Fatal Accidents


Willie and Ernest. sons of ~ A. Fowler.
recently OF Island Pond. broke through
the ice ut Bedford Mass. d few days ago
and were drowned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Newton ot sutton
We're thrown from a carriage ON the 10Th
inst Mr. Newton struck ON his head. and
his skull was fractured and one eye knock
ed ont. His death took place iu 20 few
hours. Mrs. Newton was only slightly iu-
iured
Samuel. eldest SON of Chauncry =. Boho-
non of Washington, was killed ON the 18th
inst, q large maple log rolling over him
while he was at work. lie leaves wife
and four children. ON the following day
Leslie Bohonon. cousin OF samuel. hal
leg broken by falling tree near Chelsea.
Charles Ploof of Stowe WAS drawing logs
with pair of oxen down steep pitch last
Monday when the runner chain became un-
fastened and he was thrown from the load
against "a log by the roadside. He sue
ccedei in walking ~ rods. where bee was
found with his breast crushed I'm. His
death resulted in less than TWO hours.
John lalcott % brakeman ON the Central
Vermont railroad WAS making up "a train
i'm the ward at st. Adams on Sunday. when
he stepped ont ou The main track after
coupling an engine and car, and was
struck bv one of the ears attached fo e.
shifting engine He wa, knocked down
and the wheel, passed over his body, man
Cling it badly and causing almost instant
death. The young man was % year, Old.
the SON of George Illrotr OF NiI,i,ton.
lie was held iu high esteem by the railroad
company and 'hc uen with whom ur was
associated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Ozro Wright died at his home on the
Mortified road on Saturday, aged 10 years.
Mr.. Wright was one of the oldest men in
town. and had lived all his days on the
farm now occupied by his son. Geo. NJ.
Wright. He had been confined to the bed
for seven years with rheumatism but for
few months had been growing weaker
and for a few days before his death was
unconscious. In former years Mr.. Wright
was an active business man, and his hnely-
Kept farm and buildings will testify to his
successful career. He leaves widow,
three sons, George NJ. and Charles p, who
live at home, and John T., now engaged
in business in BrattleborO, and daughter
Nellie, who has been a successful teacher
in our schools. Funeral services were
held on Sunday, Rev. stephen Smith oftic-
iating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

''' ~ ''
Here is "a revised list OF persons entitled
to- admission TO the iloor OF the senate OF
The United states as prepared and submit
ted few DAYS ago by the Senate commit
tee ON rules:
no person shall be admitted To the moor
OF the senate while in session except as
follows;
hc PRESIDENT OF the nlted STATES ana
his private secretary;
The President elect and vice president
elect of the nlted States:
EN-Pre>idents and eN-Vice presidents OF
the United States;
Judges of the supreme court;
EN-SenatorS ana Senators-elerl,
The officers of the Senate;
Members of the House of Representa-
uve-;
EN-,peakers of the House OF Fepresen-
tatiyes:
The .ergeaut-di-arna ana clerk OBJ the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
NORTHFIELp. MASS.

There were J. marriages, 20 births and
81 deaths in town during the year 1891.
II. c. Parsons OF Greenfield, will lecture
in the vestry OF the Unitarian church on
the evening OF Jan. 20. his subject being
Count Tolstoi. The proceeds of the
lecture will benefit the ladies' sewing so
ciety.
A large number from this place attended
the concert no Mt. HermOn last Monday
evening. given by the New York Philhar-
monte club. and all We're delighted with
the music.
There was a quiet wedding at the resi-
dence of Rev. NJ. II. Wells of this place on
THURSDAY. Jan. IA, when his daughter.
Julia f.. was married 90 Mr.. Horace b..
Humphreys OF Chicago. Mr.. and Mrs
Humphreys will live in Chicago where he
is engaged rs am art critic. The bride has
a large circle OF friends who wish her hap
piness and prosperity.
Parsons Stearns IL Co. have dissolved
partnership. G. G.. Stearns retiring from
The firm. The firm will be known as H..
G.. Parsons az Co., and the business will be
conducted by +. d. Newcomb, vino has
been connected with the store for about
three years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
TWO STRONG MEN GONE.
!. l.. ButterneId and charles Barrett OF
Grafton.

The death of Hon. Charles Barrett on
Jan. ID. and of Hon. j. l.. Buttertield ON
Jan. 7. is a loss To- this town which is. In
the nature ot the ease. irreparable. The
strong New England stock from which
they sprung is not renewed In our hill
towns Those who, in other places. take
up the work of life Us their fathers lay it
down have gone To- build up new states and
90 be in them what their fathers We're In
ours. The loss of such men cannot bee
made good to- MS. The places they leave
remain empty and the characteristic eIe-
ment in the life ot the town passes away.
Charles Barrett was born i'm Grafton In
1880. He fitted for college at the Aleriden.
y H.. academy and graduated from Dart
mouth in 1852. He represented the town
four times in the legislature. the last time
IN 1876. and had been a member of the
stale senate. Mr.. Barrett was a member
of the first state tsh commission. and held
the office for several years. There is no
office in the gift of the state which would
not have come TO him uusought had me
shared the confidence of his .riends in his
fitness for 10. As a cravou artist Inc was
meNcelled. though III health during the
last lU years ot his life had kept him from
work. He was of winning personality, his
artistic refinement and evident culture inn
pressing even those who knew him but
slightly. Norman now remains who knows
tine history at his native town "a, Mr.. Bar
rert knew it.
lie married Carrie Sanford. "a daughter
of Hon. Cha, sanford OF Orwell. and has
lett two sons. has. g.. first teller ot the
First national bank OF Frppport. Ill.,. and
John. who graduated from Dartmouth in
l~~Q and &, ,ltv editor OF the Evening
Ledger Portland. Ore.
Hon. John l.. ButterhcM was born I'm
Grafton in $50 mi, father. DIR. John
Butterueld. was the second resident phvsi-
clan in the town. Whilea young man Mr.
Buttertield was i'm company with Henry
Holmes i'm a general store. but the life lid
not suit him. ana for time he carried on
the stiles place above the village which
had been his father Sc and which was his
own at the time of his death. The quar-
rying of soapstone and its manufacture at
Cambridgeport was. hp said. his life work.
That business he carried ON tor more than
- years in company with the late tharies
smith OF Saxtons River After his death
Mr.. Butterheld carried ON thc business
alone. He married Jane smith OF ~aNtous
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Mrs. Eliza Wyman died at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Geo. NJ. Leland Mon
dav. Jan. II. at the advanced age OF - years
and II months. Mrs. Wyman was born in
Boscowen, in 1906, was married in 1882
TO Timothy Wyman, and lived in their
early life in Wardsboro, Vt, coming to
Hinsdale to live in 1887. Mrs. Wyman
was an estimabe woman who had many
friends. and a faithful worker in the Meth
odist church of which she was devoted
member. She leaves three children, Mrs.
j. r. Williams OF Iowa, Mrs. Fisk OF
Springfield. Mass, and Mrs. Leland OF this
place. her husband having died nine years
ago. Her health had been gradually fail
INC for several months. The funeral ser
vices were held in the Methodist church on
Wednesday, Jan. ID, Rev. NJ. 7. Ctlley OF
Winchester officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

The Youths Companion tell, q story.
r he SCENE eft which is laid Iu Kansas. A
man of somewhat Questionable character
had died. and the nearest preacher vas
summoned 90 preach a funeral sermon.
Nut knowing the man. the preacher "on-
tented himself with few general remarks
IN the solemn nature of the occasion. and
then said he would be- glad 10 have any of
The company present say word about the
dead man. il they desired. No one moved
or spoke. and again the preacher extended
an invitation Co the company To- offer re-
marks. but again the invitation met with
silence. Finally, AN old farmer, vino sat in
the corner OF the front room. rose and
said: III no one has any remarks 10 make
about the deceased, would ike 90 make
a few remarks about the suh-Jreasury plan
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Mrs. Dennis Mahoney died on Sunday,
after "a short illness with the grip, aged
about go years. Mrs. Mahoney, with her
husband, had lived in town for many years
and was well known as a kind neighbor
and woman who had, seemingly, more
than common love for the members OF
her family. The death OF her youngest
son. James, who died some years ago was
a severe shock to her: this was followed
about a month ago by the death from grip
M an older son. John. since when she had
been failing gradually The funeral ser
vices were held Tuesday the body being
taken TO Keene for burial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Congressman Tim Campbell. who mas
Just been and got married. was serenaded
% New York the other night. The band
appropriately struck mp THE tampbells
are coming. Boston HarGid.
While the Grant memoirs sold over 500,
OUO and made a fortune for his family, the
sale ot the Jett Davis memoirs viii not
reach 10000. Which shows that nothing
,ucceeds ike success ana nothing fails like
failure Boston NerdM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
BRIGHT'S DISEASE.

Later / had a bad attack of Gravel Six years
ago last June / saw Or. Kennedy s Favorte
Remedy advertised. After using three bottles
was well. have never had return ct the dis
ease, ana though am over sixty years of age /
am vigorous and strong. What physicians and
the many remedies had taken could not do, Dr.
kennedys FavoriUe Remedy did il stayed the
disease ana made me well woman.-Mrs Eme-
line Miner, Burg HILL Ohio, Dr. hENNE-
DY'S FAVORITE REMEDY. prepared By
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation, kOndout, n. Y
81 per bottle. Six for IS. By all druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
A Remedy for the "trip Cough.

4 remedy recommended FOR patients afflicted
with the grip Is krmps Basam, which is espec
ALLY adapted diseastss of the throat ana lungs.
DO not wait for the first symptoms Of the disease
but get a bottle ana keep t ON hand for Use the
moment il is needed. 10 neglected. the grip has
"a tendency 20 bring on pneumonia. All druggists
sell the Baisam
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

90 God-send is ElY's Cream Balm [ had Ca
tarrn for three years. Two or three times a week
my nose would bleed. ! thought the sores would
never heal Your Balm mas cured me Mrs.
~ A Jackson. Portsmouth. y. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
vacant Places

In the dental ranks will never occur if YOU are
particular with your teeth, and cleanse them
every day with that famous tooth-wash. Sozo
don't From youth 10 Old age it will keep the
enamel spOtless and unlmpalred. The teeth of
persons VINO use Sozodont have peartlilze white
ness, and the gums a roseate hue, while the
breath is purified and rendered sweet and fra
grant. 10 composed OF rare antlseptic herbs
ana is entirely free from the objectionable and
injurious ingredients of Tooth Paste, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
An Attack of Gravel.
The Terrible Suffering "a Lady at 6O.
How She was Cured.

There is nothing now enjoy that 1 do not owe
10 having used DR., David Kennedy Favorite
Remedy of ROndout. " e., at a time when was
Ny troubles began In my kidneys, from which
never expected % recover. My physician said |
had
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
Take warning

And don e let the germs OF that vile disease ca
tirrh take root and flourish IN your system. >ul-
pnur BItters will prevent this and make won
strong and healthy ~ Editor Weekly Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Women with pale coi1rless faces, Who feel
weak aud discouraged. will receive both mental
and bodily yigOr by using Carriers Iron Pills.
which ara made for the blood, nerves and COM
peXiOn,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Don't experiment with your health. You may
bee sure of the quality of your medicine. even IT
YOU have to take much OF YOUR food upon trust.
Ask your druggist for Ayers Sarsaparilla. and
no other. It Is the standard blood purifier, the
most effective and economical
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

II was SO much troubled with catarrh t seriously
affected NV voice. one bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm did the work Ny voice is fully restored 90
b F Liepsner A. NJ. pastor or the Ov-t Bap.
rist church. Philadelphia. Pa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
Odd Long Garments
N Ll1Irs md Misses gIees. }

That have nern uoeumulatiug ny the hundred the
past month. are now To- be- sold regardless Of the
fearful loss. As 10 Includes some of oar imported
Top Garments. as follows. - 10 $40 Garments for
- 80: SI5 rD $40 Garments for so: 3 = TO $50
Garments for SIS: : 80 10 $50 Garments for SIS:
S15to $50 for : ~. These ruInous quotations are
made % hasten safes 90 enable Ms 90 bring 20 the
front our elegant stock of AL aska seal Garments.
Fur Trimmings ready made cut 70 0rderl.
Men IS Fur Collars and cuffs readv for Use. Also
N-u s Fine Fur and Fur lined DvercOaUs. Fine
Sleigh Robes ami Baby Carriage Robes that will
bee sold for Jess than the market value of the skins
alone. regardless ct ru- Hnr workmanship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Slush dirt wet feet; rheumatism ana colds
FOLLOW Us. Iohnson,s Anodyne LinImenI freely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

pnfsctans p-e-c~p IONS have failed Q" reach
many eases ot rheumatism known Co have been
-tIr-sgu-utiv cured Uy salvation oil That is the
reason why rhr popular voice is practically IMAM
.-uuus its favor One bottle is usually sum
rirnr.
AID scalp ari SKIN Diseases. Iandvuft falling
tine hair. gray or fadt- halr. may be- cured nY uS
ing that nature trur remedy. Hall Hair Re
newer.
The name of y a Downs ~riu lives although
he has been dead many years His Elixir for the
cure ST coughs and colds mas already outliyet
BIN a quarter OF CENTURY, and B, still grr wing
iu favor with The public
Does every bone in your boty ache, Then
battle in johnson $ A oiyue Liulmrut; rub brisk.
That beautiful glossy sheen, So much admired
10 nalr be- secured by the use Of Ayers Hair
Nlgor. There IS nothing better than this prepa-
ration for strengthening the scalp and Keeping IL
free from daudruff and itching rruptions.
For years Mrs g. J.. Seaver OF Birmingham.
Conn suffered from indigestion. Nuthilg M
iirved her until she used Dr. David Kennedy S
Favoute Remedy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
In Northern Vermont.
rhe NJ. Iohnsbury Postma~trr and Two
Interesting Cases.

Thr ~. Iohnsbury Postmaster and Two
interesting Cases.
The nomination last week Thursday of
William W. Sprague To- be postmaster ,at
st. .Johnsburv. was in accordance with the
of the Vermont delega-
-ion. Mr.. ~uragup has record of army
service hut unlike his two cumpetitors--
i. A. Paddock and A. w. ~mpson-has
not been I'm the postal service. Mai. Bow
man. the Democratic postmaster. was i'm
me army and no complaint has been made
vi the quality of his service. but bee has
held the office nearly i've years through q
recess appointment and subsequent confirm
,uon.
John Howard. who died recently at ST.
Iohusbury. was supposed 10 be poor man.
lut his VIII which has just been filed for
probate contains provisions for the DISPOSE
ion uf sos 600 ~nuEv tucked away
,mung his assets was $4,000 I'M govern
nent bonds and many other smaller invest
nents. lie leaves q widow go whom ue
yilled the homestead and an ample annuity
To several relatives inc leaves ~lWD each.
md the residue of the estate is TO acrumu-
ate until It shall reach $4,000. when So
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slain, r.. ui,nt h,y. AGAINST the estate.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

John B. Douglass. AGED %. only son of
Byron !. Douglass. and Matthew Multi
-an. aged II. son or Mrs. John Hanley,
were drowned at pitt,fori last Saturday.
The recent high water had ovcriiowed the
meadows near the creek. so that they We're
one sheet OF ice The Mullgan boy had
been spending the day go the Douglass
homestead ami when be- leit in the after
noon Young Douglass started with the n
tention of accompanying him part way.
They ,kated on on the ice and that was the
last seen of them that night. Douglass
not returning home search was begun. but
no trace of the boys could bee found. At
dayhreak on SUNDAY the bodies OF both
boys We're discovered in about four feet OF
water.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

But Strictly Frst-Class Furriers and Ladies' outA+1

ia FL zlntx
1 a nens 1J ID
ar M
o 2rar
% t Eng nr 10 $40 rner su1S
. 10 w Tod Dr. ts s5to Sc sin
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Deans Rheumatic pills absolutely cure
Rheumatism and Neuralgia. Entirely vegetable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

water
The national bank at Castieton has gone
into voluntary liquidation. The result was
not entirely unexpected.
Dennis Manchester's farm house and
barns, with their contents. at Norwich.
were burned Sunday afternoon.
The I'D annual convention of the state
Spintualist association was held at Water
bury last week
Dennis Hayes has been held in 500 bail
at Burlington for criminal assault on the
little daughter of Mr.. Daley.
John Bernor Of Brandon. while running,
fell against a pile of wood. producing
scalp wound and facturing his collar bone.
The value of merchandise entered at the
port of Island Pond during last month was
Sl,37G, 693.l1, and the duties secured
amounted TO S59l, 2lO.O2.
Rutland had another robbery on sunday
when Fenn's drug store on Centre street
was broken into and SIS in cash. two re-
volvers and two TASKS were taken.
The new Masonic hall at Bridport was
dedicated last Friday with impressive cere-
monies. Many of the officers OF the grand
lodge of Vermont We're present.
Albert g. Strong prominent hardware
merchant OF Burlington. died on Monday
of pneumonia, aJ the age OF 81, He was a
native of Shebune but had been in bust
ness at Burlington for many years.
The First Congregational church AT Rut-
land, which was rededicated last week, has
/ been extensively remodeled. The cost was
$4,000. and the audience room is thought
TO be second TO none in the state.
Michael sullivan, who inflicted fatal in
iuries upon George Kane in a scrimmage
at Burlington in 1889, has been pardoned
by GOV. Page. Sullivan's sentence was for
seven years.
The comptroller of the currency has de-
clared a fifth dividend, per cent, in favor
of the creditors OF the Vermont national
bank of St. Adams, making in all IA per
cent ON claims proved, amounting to S4lS,-
a3S.6
Mrs Mary Hall, who died recently al
isle La Motto at the age of -, lived within
10 miles of a railroad, but never saw a
train. never rode on a steamboat. and left
the island but twice during her married
life.
The log booms of the Weybridge pull
company on New Haven and Otter river,
gave way during the high water OF last Fri
dav, and it is feared that the logs will be
carried into Lake Champlain. 1t is esti
mated that 10000 logs are lodged near Wey
bridge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
PLUSH ES

For recovering YOUR furniture. Fuilhuelof colors
ami NJ lowest prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
TABLE SPREADS.

We have a few all chenille Table spreads SKA left
from our Christmas stock which we shall chose
out at once At reduced prices. Now is the time
70 secure a bargain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Don't become coustipated take Beecham' S
Pills.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22

Does every bone in your boty ach@s Then
athe in johnson oIyue Liuimeut. rub brisk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-22
RETTING BROTHERS.
REMOVAL.

TAR d. ". JONES has removed 10 336 C'aren
/ don street. near DOprY square. where ne
will continue the special treatment Of Piles. Fis
tua and all diseases Of the rectun. after methods
practiced by MIN for the past 10 years once
hours % A. a.. TO r. NJ Session, sept !, 1891.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
ONE LETTER

Which Shows the Wide Reaching Policy
of the Norfolk and Western.
The following letter from recent
settler in Virginia shows in a slight de-
gree how widely the policy OF the Nor
folk and Western reaches in its work Of
developing the resources of Virginia
and inviting Northern men and money
to the State:
PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 90, 1892.
Chas. G. Eddy, Esq, Vice-President,
Roanoke, Va.
DEAR SIR: Seeing the generous orcr
in the practical Farmer" which, l
know, will be fully appreciated by hun
dreds at the North and Northwest, al
low me to say that will forward to you
names of good farmers to whom you can
send your good pamphlets and maps; or,
If you think best to send me a few,
will try to place them where 1 think
they will do the most good, as 1 know
the advantage it has been to me in get
ting information and aid kindly for
Warded to me, when was a resident of
Grand Rapids, Mich, and an invalid,
through the courtesy of your Mr.. w. b.
Bevill in the year 1888, and now 1 am
noto very pioaoohOf oo'oioo vi su-
bufbap farm of eighty acres that Joins
the quaint old town of Petersburg. 1
have also settled my two oldest sons on
a good furm near Waverly of $50 acres,
and also my sonin-law is settled very
near to me and is in the merchandise
and general store trade. My health has
been very much improved by coming to
this latitude, where the winters are not
SO severe We naturally have great
many inquiries of and about this Sec
ton, and tall them all If man cannot
make money here at farming he cannot
make it anywhere.
With kind regards to Mr.. Bevill, I re-
main, Yours respectfully,
(Signed) THos MARTIN, SR.,
7O5 Halifax ST., Petersburg, Va.