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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
VERNON.

Mrs. o. Ii. Stevens is quite sick.
Remember the operetta at Withheld
hall this friday evening.
Mrs, Ed Ball and son of Springfield were
at c. II. Newton's over last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. n. Brooks of Fitch
burg were at c. f. Davis's last Sunday and
Monday.
Mrs. c. w. French has moved to North
amptOn to live with her son, Conductor
French
Elder O. Beckwth of North Springfield,
VT, will preach in the chapel next Sunday
at 1890 A. NJ. and 80 p. NJ.
Stillman Clark of Jamaica drove a herd
of cattle from this town and Mortified on
Wednesday for pasture during the season,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRA

Methodist church with appropriate exer-
cises.
Preaching at the Methodist church next
Sunday will be at =. NJ. instead of the
usual hour.
Our new hotel keeper, George Barker,
has taken possession and seems to be pleas
ing the people.
George Scudder returned from his voyage
"around the world Monday night, having
become satisfied 'there is no place like
home
The work of repairing the Universalist
church is progressing finely, andwhen com
pleted the church will be very neat and
convenient.
The tidy appearance of Shepardson's
store since house-cleaning is remarked by
many; also the fine display Of shoes now
on exhibition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.
Golden wedding Celebration.

The fftieth anniversary of the mar
riage Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Ware
was celebrated at their home in this place
on Tuesday afternoon. from one o clock I'M
til seven. Their three children were pres
ent--Mr. and Mrs w. II. LOOMS of
Springfield, Mass, and three children;
Miss Ellen Ware, for many years teacher
in Springfield, Mass. and Walter NJ. Ware,
wife and daughter from Putney. Other
relatives present included two brothers and
a brothers wife, nephews and nieces, and
their families. The afternoon was spent
socially, with short speeches and congrat-
ulations, Mr.. George Ware acting as mas
ter Of ceremonies Appropriate vocal and
instrumental music was furnished, and an
original poem was read by lady from
Townshend. Mr.. and Mrs. Ware were
kindly remembered with gifts, giving evil
dence to them of the respect and esteem of
their children and others. Bountifu re-
freshments were provided, including a beau
tiful wedding cake made by Mrs. LOOMS of
Springfield, which adorned the tables. The
company dispersed at the appointed time,
leaving with Mr.. and Mrs. Ware good
wishes for many returns of their wedding
anniversary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
DUMMERsToN.

The man living at VIM. Robinsons who
attempted suicide is named Duprey, and
not Pray, as reported last week.
The Christian Endeavorers will hold a
social entertainment in the vestry of the
church next Tuesday evening. Ice cream
will be served. The public are invited to
attend.
Miss Eta Lynde' school at Dummerston
Centre numbers 2G scholars. The other
schools in the east part of the town are
taught by Miss Laura Braley, Miss Emma
Warmer, Miss Mabel Knight, Miss Addie
Miller and Miss Bessie Amidon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Business at the cheese factory is under
full Roadway.
John Farmer and wife, former residents,
are visiting in town.
Arbor day will be observed by the
schools in this locality.
Martin IL Holden of Brattleboro have
been in town this week buying lumber.
Asa Hall had the misfortune to cut one
thumb and two fingers OH the saw at the
pulp mill Wednesday morning.
One of our popular merchants has re-
Gently taken to himself a wife: congratula-
tions are the order of the day. The event
is recorded in its proper place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
SOUTH NEWFANB.

Miss Ina Morse, who has been quite low
with consumption for some time, died last
Wednesday night.
G. d. Stedman, while leading his horse
over pair of bars last Sunday night, had
the misfortune to have his wrist broken.
Capt. Harrison Aldrich of Somerville,
Mass, who is now in town, has bought of
Mrs. Mary Ann Morse the old home farm
near the Parish district schoolhouse, and
Charles Thayer and family, who have been
living on the Lamson farm for two years
past, have moved on to it. Mrs. Thayer
is Capt. Aldrich's niece and she and her
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Mrs. Richard Smith is very i'll with rheu-
matte fever.
n. b. Pomroy has been failing and is
now very low.
William Livermore lost a valuable Jer-
sey COW the first of the week
Herbert Kidder has been nursing a bad
ly spraned arm and hand for several days.
Miss Sanderson is suffering from grip
and one school has been closed for the week
at least
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
NEWFANE.
Temperance Work

Lafayette division, Sons Of Temperance. met
at the residence Of NJ Davidson Tuesday evening
May TO- and two new members were received 4
vote was taken to remit the initiation fees of the
first ten who should join the division. The next
meeting will be held in June.
public temperance meeting will he held in
Union hall Tuesday evening May L. in which
the Sons, the W. c. T. T., the Loyal Temperance
legion and all others who are Interested in the
promotion of temperance education expected
TO take part. The question for discussion will be-
Resolved That grain converted into food is better
financially for the country than when converted
into intoxicating beverages. 1t is hoped that all
who are interested will come prepared to volun
teer in the discussion of this question
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
GUILFORD.

There will be preaching in the Congre-
gational church next Sunday morning and
evening.
1t is said that the prospect of a paper
mill being built on the Brook road have
vanished, owing to some disagreement
about the water privilege.
Mr.. King from Mt. Hermon, native
of the Isle of Barbados and a sailor from
boyhood, gave a very pleasing lecture upon
his life and adventures, in the church on
Monday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
EAST DOVER.
Prouty's Steam Mill Burned.


Our quiet village was awakened early
Tuesday morning by an alarm of fire 1t
proved that ID. S. Prouty's steam mill was
on fire, and it was burned to the ground,
with nearly all of its contents. This is
the second time the steam mill has been
burned down on this site, and twice that
Mr.. Prouty has had his buildings burned
within few months. The burning of the
mill is not only loss to him, but to the
community and the surrounding country.
The loss was about $1,000; insured for
$1,000 in the Vermont Mutual company
through Sherman IL JENNIE.
w. c. Halliday bought the house and
land at Henry Prouty's auction last Satur-
day.
Will Eddy has given up his job as night
stage driver to West Dover, and viii Bur-
nap of Brookside takes his place.
Friends are glad to learn that Mrs. S.
NJ. Sherman is comfortable after surgical
operation which she had performed in
Philadelphia
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13

Mrs. c. w. Stebbins has been on the
sick list for few days.
Meetings are being held nearly every
evening this week at the church. 1t was
expected that Mr.. Ryder, the Baptist col
pOrteur, would be with the Brookline church
this week, but for some unexplained rea-
son he has not arrived.
The mill is fast approaching completion.
The building is up and the roof on, and
the machinery has nearly all arrived In
a short time the welcome whistle will be
heard and the busy hum of the machinery.
Mrs. William Adams sank rapidly and
died on Wednesday evening of last week.
Her funeral was held at the Baptist church
Saturday at II a. NJ. An item with regard
to Mrs. Adams's long life in Brookline is
unavoidably postponed till next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13

Is guaranteed to every one who takes Hoods
SArsaparilla fairly and according to directions
This is the only preparation of which 100 Doses
One Dollar, " can truly be said.
80 Have yOu seen Hoods Rainy Day and Bal
loon puzzley For particulars send to G. l. Hood
& Co., Lowell Mass
Hoods Pits cure liver ills, jaundice, bilious
ness, sick headache, constipation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
JACKSONVILLB.

Alice Butterfield is home for few days
from Vermont academy
The inventory of goods from Brown to
Waste is still in progress.
Childrens day will be observed at the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
HALIFAX.

Mrs. o. b. Dix had cancer removed
from her side last Saturday by Drs. Con
land and HoltOn of Brattleboro.
Mrs. Alexander Preston died at her home
in the east part of the town last Tuesday.
The funeral was held at the house on Thurs
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-05-13
o. J.PRATT
Carpet
Department..
SPECIAL
Mark-dOWn
Reduction
SALE

Of the largest and finest stock
Of Carpets in New England
outside the largest cities.
The assortment comprises
over 400 rolls of the best
standard makes, in the Ia
test and most artistic de-
signs at the following un-
paralleled low prices
FOrty-eight pieces very best
quality Of all-WOOl Ingram Car
pets, at only So cents, worth IS
cents.
Fifty pieces KenSingtOn Art
Kidderminster Carpets, all our
own private patterns at only s.
cents, worth 80 cents.
Twenty-Five pieces good Tapes
try Carpet at 80, 60 and 60 cents.
Forty pieces very best ROxbury,
Tapestry Brussels Carpet, all
choice patterns at only as cents,
worth 80 cents.
FOrty-flve pieces full flve-frame
Body Brussels Carpet, all new
choice patterns at only 81, worth
$l.25.
Agras and odd pieces of Brus-
sells Carpet at only So cents, worth
81. Mattings, Oil Cloths, and
Smyrna Rugs at fully 20 per cent
under regular prices.
The above special bargains are
worthy of immediate cOnsidera-
ton by intending purchasers, as
these prices cannot be maintained
for very long time.
Everybody interested in Car
pets is invited to examine this
stock, which is the largest in the
state, before purchasing. HO.
tells, Churches and Benevolent
Institutions supplied at manu-
facturers' prices.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04

1t pays to be polite. says the Sac
ramento Pee. The Southern Pa
citic managers have found 1t out and
it Is one Of the qualifications all its
employees are required to possess,
particularly those who have ooca-
sion to do business directly with,
the public. When few months
ago what ls known as the polite
order went out from general head
quarters 1t did not at once create
an army of Chesterfields, bat it
had its effect. That the order was
expected to mean what il said lit
tie incidents occasionally show.
One of these they are telling in
local railway circles.
During the visit of the Eastern
librarians to the coast, General
Passenger Agent Goodman came
to Sacramento with party to as
sist in the States welcome to the
visitors. The special train bearing
the excursionists had not arrived
when Dir. Goodman and party were
walking leisurely through the big
passenger depot. His eyes espied
one OF the nickcl-in-the-slot weigh
ing machines and he proposed
weighing the ladies. An inspec-
ton Of his vest pockets revealed
the fact that he had no nickels.
There is q barricade or railing
just outside and two feet away from
the ticket Office window. and Good
man stood without that as he
reached over, dropped half-dol-.
lar on the shelf and remarked. !.
"Will you please give me some.
Change few nickels?"
The ticket seller was young
man and lad the misfortune not to.
know the general passenger agent.
And then he didn't like the idea of
doing business with anybody at
such long range.
''Get around here where / can
get a look at you'll" he exclaimed
sharply.
Goodman got around all right.
but 1T was the next day when en-
order reached town suspending the
young man from duty for thirty
days for impoliteness and TINS was
once more Illustrated the wisdom
of the admonitlone that ga soft an
swer turneth away wrath"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04
Honor Che Dear Old lroskez,

Honor the dear cid motbori
limo has soattert d the snow ' ilAkoo
on her brow. ploughed deep far:
rows on her cheek, bat 10 che net
sweet and beautiful nov? Tho
lips are thin and shrunkeu. bat
those arc the lips which have kiso-.
cd many hot tear from the child
ish cheeks, and they arc the sweet
Get lips in the world. The eye 81
dim, yet it glows nth the soft rad
lance OF holy love which can never
fade ALL yes, she 10 . dear old
mother, The sands Of life arc
nearly run out, but feeble % she IL
she will go further and reach down
lower for you than any other npon
earth. You cannot walk into a
midnight where she cannot soc YOU;
you cannot entcr . prison whose
bars will keep hei OUT you cAnnot
mount scaifold too high for her
TO reach, that she may kiss and
bless You in evidence Of her DEATH
less love. When the world shalt
desplsc and forsake you, and leaves
yon by tho wayside to die unnoticed
the dear old mother will gather you
in her feeble arms, and tell you Of
all your virtues until you almost
forget that your soul is disfigured
by vices. Love her ten derly and
cheer her declining years with holy
devotion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04
they Ali Say IT.

The following is condensed from
a boys essay on total abstincnce:
81 abstain from alcoholic drinka
because II would excel as base
ballist Stagg says, sabstain; AZ 4
walker, Weston says, abstain A.
an oarsman, Hanlan says, 'abstain:
as q swimmer, Webb says, sab-
STAIN as an orator, Depew says.
abstain as q missionary, Living
stone says, abstain as doctor.
Richardson says abstain !; AZ
preacher, Tonnage says, abstain.
prisons and poor-houaea
repeat tho cry, 'abstainp That
boy will 90 70 the top,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04

The late Thomas III. Benton who
was 80 long in public life and sur
rounded by temptations, paid the
following tribute to his mother:
"My mother asked me never to
use any tobacco, and / have never
touched it from that time to the
present day; she asked me not to
game, and / have not, and can
not tell who is winning or who is
losing in games that can be play
ed.-She admonished me, too,
against hard drinking, and what
ever capacity for endurance I may
have at present and whatever uso-
fulness l may attain in life, | at
tribute to having complied with
her pious and correct wishes.
When / was seven years Of age she
asked me not TO drink, and then ]
made a resolution of total absti-
hence, at time when was sole
constituent member Of nv own
body, and that / have adhered TO IL
through all time owe to nv
mother"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04
Smoking KIIls the Boys.

A certain doctor, struck with
the large number Of boys under
fifteen years OF age whom he OBJ
served smoking, was led to inquire
into the effect the habit had anon
the general health. lie took for
his purpose thirty eight boys, aged
from nine TO fifteen, and carefully
examined them. In twenty-sevon
OF them he discovered injurious
traces of the habit. In twenty two
there wero various disorders of
tho circulation and digestion, PAL
pitation Of the heart. and q more
or less marked taste for strong
drink. In twelve there was fro
quent bleeding Of the nose; ten
bad disturbed sleep, and twelve
bad slight liberation Of the nm
cous membrane Of the mouth which.
disappeared on ceaslng from the
use Of tobacco for some days. The
doctor treated them all for weak.
ness, but with little effect until the
smoking was discontinued, when
health and strength wero coon re-
stored.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04
a Very Sad story.
John B. Cough tells the follow

John B. Cough tells the follow
ing:
ga minister Of tho gospel told
me OF ono Of the most thrilling M
cidents have heard in my life. A
member Of his congregation Game
homo for the frat time in his life
intoxicated, aud his boy met him
on the door steps, clapping his
hands and exclaiming, "Papa has
come homel" He seized tho bow
By the shoulder, swung him around
staggered and fell in the hall.
That minister said to me: spent
that night in that house. 1 vent
out barred my crow that the night
air might fall upon it and cool il.
There was the child dead, there
was his wife in strong commissions
and nc asleep. A man about thir-
ty years Of ago asleep with dead
child In the house, having a blue
mark upon the temple where TIN
corner of the marble stops haol
come IN contact with the head a..
he swung him around, and a wife
upon IKE brink of the gravel
Mr.. Cough said my friend, Il
cursed the drink lie told mo
that | must remain until he awoke
and l did. When be awoke he
passed his hand over his face and
exclaimed, what is the matter?
Where am /? Where is nv boy?'
lie was told that he could not see
him. Stand out Of my way said
he, Il will see my boy To pre-
vent confusion i took him to the
child's bed and as turned down
the sheet and showed him the
corpse, he uttered a wild Shrek,
sAh my child!' The minister said
further to me. that one year after
this terrible scene he was brought
from q lunatic asylum to lie side
by side with his wife in the grave,
and he attended the funeral. The
minister of the gospel who told me
that fact is to-day drunken host
Ter in stable in Boston.
Now, tell me what rum will not
do. 1t will debase, imbrute and
damn everything that is noble,
bright, glorious and godlike in hu-
man beings. There is nothing
drink will not do that is vile, das-
tardly. cowardly, sneaking or hell
ish. Why are we not to fight it to
the day Of our death?"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04

Did you ever notice that when
father and son have disagreement
it is the mothers tact which heals
the breach 2 Have you not seen it
even when the son was q wee bow
scarcely more than a baby? Here
Is the sweetest description Of a re-
Cancellation Of this kind "Tbe
mother draws the little boy into
her loving arm, talks to him ten
derly, lets him unburden his heart
Of some Of its pent-up complaints.
but tells the little fellow how that
father loves him, and only desires
his good mentions some Of the
fatherly kindnesses that are vet
fresh IN the boys memory, and
when tho young heart Is tender,
leads him to see his own fault and
be sorry for his own wrong, aud
DESTROYS to 'be good Then she
finds a chance TO tell the father
how sorry Robby is how good he
has been all day, aud to mention
some brave doings which 90 to the
fathers heart. SO when father and
son meet, they look into each
others eyes with no condemnation
on either side, nor defiance on the
other. Love has made q bridge
over the chasm.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04
.,es sionr of the Courts

t,es sions OF the Courts
Circuit Court. l3sh Judicial OIrcuIt. Hss-
lanes D. Afnssroags prssidinG-f~ss -
gin ~ folio 81
Grant County Fourth Tuesday n MACH,
inst 1sesday In june and third fussday n
October.
Hampshire Csunty-Birst Tuesday a. psb-
ruary. second Tuesday u MAJ aad thtsl
Tuesday in September.
Hardy Uount3 --Second Tuesday In Marco
list Tuesday In May and arst Tuesday h
October.
Mineral County-Second Tuesday In ysn-
nary, fourth Tuesday In April and lsss Tsss
lay In september.
Pendlston Co1uty---Second WednesAay d
April, Wednesday sfter second TasodAy n
'uae. and 6rst Wednesday il Novsmess.
County Court Of Heupehire COUNTY,
John Pancake, Presideut--R. d Powell
and VIM. II. Pepper Commissioners. q 3
White Clerk. The regular sessions are held
beginning on the 6rst Tus,dsy In January
aud April. the last Tuesday In July, and the
ourth Tuesday in October.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04

Theresa patent medicine which
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ical as that may sound. It's dis
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gist. and il it sdoesn't do what it's
claimed to do, you can get your
money back, every cent of it.
That's what its makers call tax
ing the risk of their words.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04

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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04
A POPULAR FAMILY.

JENNIE: How IA it. Kate. that You nlways
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OF me-"
KATE II don't know: I certainly do not
make any cxertlon IN that direction"
JENNIE: We'll during the last few months
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-03-04

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