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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
PUTNEY.

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i-'''' WIN" - i'"'''' 'o' '''' summer
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M's' warner "i Ne" Raven l. visiting
al Kew r r. Lewis $
William Robcrtson's brother and ncph-
e" are ON from the West
Mrs. Julius Washburn has returned from
her visit to her home in Massachusetts,.
The lawn party at the Congregational
church was well attended. The grounds
were prcttily decorated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
WEST DUMMERSTON.

The hay crop is being rapidly harvested
and many find rather more than an aver
age quantity of hay.
Blueberries are being picked on Black
mountain, but they are not very abundant
this season, and will not last long.
was so great a success, in receipts and
pleasure, that they have arranged for a
lawn party with ice cream and cake for
next Wednesday afternoon and evening on
the church common. The common and
grove will be lighted with japanese Ian
terms, and all families and their friends are
cordially invited to be present and enjoy
the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
WEST HALIFAX

Jesse 6. Thompson and his mother have
moved on to their farm on PANEL Hill.
Town Clerk Wicks, who has been in
New York for sometime, is home again.
Harry Stone and family and Mrs. b. f.
Smith Of Boston, are among visitors in
town.
Henry Hatch Of Colrain, Mass, attended
the funeral of his cousin, Chas. Haven,
here Sunday: also Hcrmon Ware and wife
and Chas. Griffin Of Wilmington.
Henry Brown is cutting the grass on the
Clark Winchester place in Marlboro; Mil
ton Powers that on the Stone place AT Hal
flax Center. and O. =. Hubbard on the
Amos Whitney farm.
The death Of Charles J.. Haven. which
took place last week. removes the last resi-
dent OF that name in town. He lived on
the Haven farm. which has been in the
family for more than 100 years, and was
"A much respected citizen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
WILLIAMSVIILR

Mr. and Mrs. Miles left Thursday morn
ing for a visit in Chicopee, Mass
Geo. Winchester of Minneapolis, made
a flying visit at Ephraim Morsc's the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Allen of Medford.
Mass, are visiting Mr.. Aliens mother,
Mrs. 4. Z. Allen.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Young left ON Tues
day morning for a carriage drive to Sara
toga, where they will remain several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Newton and daugh-
ter and Chas, II. Dickinson of Walling-
ford, Conn, are spending their vacation at
their fathers, ID. ID. Dickinson's.
The Quincy, H., Daily journal men
tions the gift to Il. f. Bradford, the c. b.
q. railroad agent at that place, of a
handsome souvenir in the shape of a pass
over Southwestern railroad, wrought on
plate of solid silver. Mr.. Bradford has
twice visited in this village with members
of his family.
Sunday, July II, was a royal day to the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

w. II. Landman is on the sick list with
a throat trouble.
Mrs. j. Q. Pierce is spending this week
at her old home in Weston.
A. f. Cudworth and wife are spending
this week in Salem, N. Y.
c. A. Whitman and wife left Wednesday
for their home in Adams, Mass.
F. Winchester shipped 10000 pounds of
wool to o. l.. Miner of Brattleboro on the
10th.
Harvey Clough had a slight shock of
paralysis Tuesday, but is better, and hopes
soon to be out again.
Rev. o. p. Fuller and family left Mon
day for a months vacation. They will
take a carriage drive from here to different
places in Massachusetts and New Hamp-
shire.
DIR, Ellis and wife of Beaufort, S. c.,
visited with Mrs II. p. Chase this week.
They will visit other friends i'm this vicini-
ty before their return.
&. G. Smith was called to Newfane last
Saturday on account of the serious illness
of his son-in-law, Carl Farwell, and has
remained through the week to help care
for him. The latest intelligence is that he
is no better; his friends watch anNiouslv
for daily news of him.
one of the saddest incidents which has
occurred in this place for long time is
the case of Mrs. John Landman, who
since the death of her daughter Carrie in
June, has been bereft of her reason. She
was taken to the Brattlcboro asylum Mon
day for treatment. Her case seems almost
hopeless, as her physical strength seems
failing also. The family have the heart
felt sympathy of the entire community in
this double sorrow
In reply TO the Westminster correspond
ent i'm The Phoenix of last week we would
say in regard TO the woman who came so
near being buried alive, as reported by her
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
GUIIFORD.

Mrs. Henry Smith and son of North Adj
ans, are visiting in town.
There will be divine service in Christ
church on Sunday at 2:30 p. NJ.
Miss Becca Gallup and sister Bertha of
Boston are guests of Mrs. Leslie Adams.
Mrs. Cora Howe Moore of La Fayette,
Ind, has been welcomed by old friends here
abouts.
Services will be held as usual in the Con-
grcgatonal church next Sunday Subject
in the morning, Goods relation to man
Judge Charles Phelps of Baltimore, Hon.
James W. Phelps and daughter, Mrs. Pierce
and son of Suilield, Conn, and Mrs. Anna
b. Phelps and son of Mortified, Mass,
relatives and wife of the late Gen. j. w.
Phelps, were in town Wednesday, visiting
the old homestead and other places of in
tCrpst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
WILMINGTON

Have you studied up the new ballot law?
The farmers are all busy harvesting their
hay, which is of excellent quality and of
more than usual quantity.
Every train brings an influx of summer
visitors, and we are glad to see them, every
one. Among recent visitors We mention
Mrs. Convey and Mrs. Fairbanks of New
York, o. NJ. Lawton OF BROOKLYN and
Joshua Partridge of Gardner, Mass.
Prof, l.. 4. Buttcriicld and family have
recently been here among friends and rcla-
livcs. Mr.. and Mrs. Buttcrlicld have excel
lent positions in Buchtcl college, Akron.
o., as teachers of elocution. Prof. Butter
field was associated with DR.. Emerson of
Boston for number of years in tile Mon
roe conservatory and is Justly regarded as
teacher and elocutionist of high rank.
Sheriff j. II, Kddrr made very clever
and successful capture of Albert Lowell.
who stole a horse from +. j. Boyd and a
wagon and harness from the late Charles
Upton. II seems that Lowell has been in
Wilmington more or less for year or two
His wife was daughter of John Dix and
he is distanty related to Mrs. Solomon
Gates. lie stole the horse from Mr..
Boyd's pasture June 30, drove to Brattle-
boro, and thence to Bellows Falls and Lud-
low and on to North Goshen, near Bran
don, distance of ID miles. BY CORE
spondence and kilograms Sheriff Kiddcr
located the thief, and telegraphed Sheriff
Fletcher of Brandon to arrest Lowell.
which he did. Mr. Kdder and Mr.. Boyd
went to Brandon and identified the proper
ty and Lowell was brought back under ar
rest. A hearing was had before Justice
Titus and the thief placed under 500
bail, in default of which he was lodged in
Jail at Newfane to await the action of the
grand jury in September.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
STRATTON.

Isaac Sprague was in town over Sunday,
accompanied by Henry Knapp of Kansas.
Fred Waite's mill has finished saving.
and has been removed to Massachusetts,
Taft ~ Stewards mill is shut down through
haying.
A. j. Pike was chosen first constable and
collector at the special town meeting. 1t
was voted to pay him $40 more than the
amount provided by law.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grout and child of
Athol, Mass, have been Oh visit to Mr..
CIRCUITS brother, Deacon +. l.. Grout. On
Monday their families and that of j. ID.
Styles had pleasant picnic near Grout
pond.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22

with friends in Guilford and Brattleboro.
Miss Mary Putnam closed a successful
term Of school last week with picnic in
the grove near Herbert Jacobs's. It was
enjoyed by all who attended.
There will be preaching as usual in the
church next Sunday by Rev. +. W.
Spraguc. It is children's day and the chill
drcn and young people are all cordially in
yited to be present.
News from San Francisco states that DR..
II. 7. Whitney and family arrived in that
city on the 18th inst, on their way from
China to Vermont and Massachusetts. Mr..
and Mrs Whitney were sent out as mis-
sionaries to China by the Congregational
board somc u wears AgO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
JAMAICA.

Merritt Howard is on the sick list.
Rev. f. b. Earle is away for a vacation
of two Sundays.
Mrs, Emma Hawkins and daughter and
Matte Laing from Worcester Mass, are at
VIM. Castles.
Rev. A. Macgeorge was in town We'd
nesday, holding service in the evening at
the Baptist church,
The young ladies' entertainment and
sale Tuesday night brought out full
house. They cleared nearly $50 dollars.
Mrs.J. c. Robinson is the fortunate pos
SCISSOR of the silk quilt, she being the
highest bidder, at Sl5.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
VERNON.

The operetta Bobby Shaftoe" was re-
peated last evening at Whithed's hall by
request
The hay crop is nearly all secured and is
Of excellent quality and at least an average
quantity.
At church last Sunday Mr.. Sprague had
in his audience representatives from ten
large towns and cities
The Sunday school will giyca concert at
the church next Sunday evening. assisted
by Mr. kenney and other visitors in town.
MIR. Akley had one Of hi, work horses
badly cut a few days ago. by coming in
contact with a ,cythe which some one had
carclessly left in the standing grass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. {. Farnham of West
morrland Depot recently celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary.
While piles were being driven on Vernon
street at Kcene for a fire station bed OF
quick sand was struck and the piles were
driven down to depth OF - feet without
reaching the bottom.
Manchester Democrats believe that Her
bert b. Wall Of Kecne will be the guberna-
torial standard-bcarcr Of the party in the
ensuing campaign, and that the way is to
be- made clear for him by Hon. Charles II .
Amsden writing letter Withdrawing the
consideration of his name by the conven-
ton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22

church goers in our village who enjoy eN-
cellent sermons. Rev. \. A. Rice of Mt
Hermon, Mass. preached. morning and
evening, at the UniverSalst church and
Rev. l.. l.. Beeman, presiding elder. at the
Methodist church in the afternoon. All
the meetings were we'll attended.
Frank l.. Read. son of j. Is. Read, passed
away last Saturday after an illness Of about
six weeks. Tie had worked in Brooklne
for some time and remained a week longer
than he felt able, hoping to overcome the
disease, but after his return it assumed a
complicated form and baflled the skill of
medicine. The sad death of the mother a
few years since, left the care Of the three
young sons To the father and nobly has he
done his work. The family have the sym
pathy OF a large circle Of friends The flu
neral was attended 10y Rev F. II. Roberts,
in the Methodist church on Monday. July
Is. The burial was in the cemetery here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Many of the farmers have finished hay
ing,
Mrs. J. c. Bullock has been in town a
few days.
Misses Becca and Bertha Gallup from
Boston, Mass, are visiting at l.. c. Adj
ams's.
Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel G.. Coughlin from
Des Moines, Iowa, have been guests of c.
L. Potter few days this week.
Mrs. c. c. Penniman and friend from
New Haven, Conn, have spent few days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
Railroads.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.
New London Division

GOING SOUTH.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows
5:2o A. NJ, for Springfield and New York. daily
5;45 A. NJ for Boston, via Belchertown and the
Central Massachusetts X. r.. and for Block Is.
land. Express from PalmerJ
9:2 4. NJ, Millers Falls, Springfield and New
York
1925 A NJ, for Millers Falls Boston and the West
via Hoosac Tunnel line, Palmer. connecting
with Boston & Albany X. r., for and from
Springfield, Pittsfield and Albany, and from all
points West, and New London.
l:l5 p, NJ, White Mountain Express for New York
2:50P. NJ, accommodation for Springfield and New
York
4:45 p. NJ steamboat train for New York via New
London, and express for Springfield and New
York
GOING NORTH
Trains arrive in Brattleboro:-
1907 A. NJ, from New London and New York
l245 p. NJ, from Milers Falls, Hoosac Tunnel
Boston, Fitchburg, etc
3:l4 p. NJ, from Palmer and New London.
3:24 p, NJ, White Mountain Express
6:35 p. NJ, from Springfield.
9:55 p. NJ, Block Island express from New London
and from Boston, Mass, via. Fitchburg and
Massachusetts Central road
1910 p. NJ. from Springfield and New York
c. F. SPAULDING, Supt.
Corrected to Saturday, July ,, 1899.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
DUMMERSTON .
Death Of Mis-. Lillian burnett.


The ncighhors and friends OF VIM ~
Milcr's family were shocked ana saddGn'd
TO learn on Monday morning OF ne 'u'"'"
death Of Miss Lillian burnett OF brookIyh
night Miss burnett VINO sp'!, 'aS' sum UNI
mer at the Miner noIIi'S,' " "''m i'i W.
sisters returned tns'' 'aS' NP'i' W. VI,
Deneht OF her hea''h' anu mas
{ t,,, h wy r disease and the trouble was
,,rc,tI, ,o,,r,vatrd by an attack Of grip last
,,;ntor Sbr was in her usual health when
Cha r,iirnJ sunday pipht and her death
,,,,,., L.,,o. bccn almost instantaneous. and
,yi,I,o,,, ,yarnino 10 herself. Her father.
Who fortunately came on Saturday night,
l,aarJ bar Lro,tI,n heavily. and when ne
reached her bedside life was zone. Miss
R"rnc,, yeas a vounn woman of strong
cb,r,ctnr and winning personality. and be-
eide hor ,,iJn cirrIn nf friends i'm BROOKLYN
che had won the friendship and esteem Of
al ,hn l,royy nor in tI,e Dumncrstou com
Yn,,nii, mo oldest of her fathers chill
drcn, She had been the head of the house
hold and devoted mother 10 her sisters
since the death of her mother several years
ago. Her father, George ii. Burnett Is Il
traveller for the National lead ana OH COM
pany Of New York, and well known 10
dealers in this section The body was
taken to Brooklyn on Monday night, where
the funeral was held on Tuesday evening,
and the burial took place on Wednesday.
The Christian Endeavor delegates to the
great convention at New York did not re-
port last Sunday as was expected, but will
report next Sunday evening.
.o,,ool IN di.,ric, M : East Duu.
,,,or.tom ,amght hy Mis- Mabel Kniobt
cIn.od I'L, - of,cr , session of II weeks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
GREEN RIVER.

Eddie Bracket from Methuen, Mass, is
visiting friends here.
Charlie Niles is engaged for the season
as clerk in c. Clsbee's store.
Mrs. c. f. Clisbee and daughter, who
have been spending few weeks at Chas.
Clisbee's, return to Boston tomorrow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
HALIFAX

II. r. Stone and wife Of Boston are in
town for a short time.
Mr. Smedlcy has finished his house on
the ~ackctt lot and moved in, and will re-
main through the summer. Mr.. Turner Of
Greenfield Mass, has rented Mr.. Smed-
lcy's house on South Main street and
moved in.
Gel Farnsworth, for 60 years resident
Of Waltham. Mass, died on Saturday, aged
-. He was born in Halifax. He has been
a selcctman Of Waltham and president Of
the Farmers club. 4 widow, two sons
and three daughters survive him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
SOUTH VERNON

Miss Julia Skies of Boston is spending
her vacation at home with her parents.
VI. Il. Russell ha, accepted the position
As hoOkkeeper for the present in the store
of II. K. CrOwcll of East Mortified.
Miss Cora Brooks, daughter of Robert
Brooks Of New York city, also the little
son Of James Allen of Erying. Mass. are
visiting at Henry Brooks's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
JACKSONVILLE.
Death of James W. Hatch.

James w. Hatch died Friday, July -.
at the age OF ~ years. He was born in
Halifax and moved to this town about 40
years ago. He has lived alone for some
years, since the death Of his mother In
middle life hc married Miss Bishop. who
lived but few months. He was frequent
ly called TO fill positions Of trust and hon
Or He was district clerk, collector and
treasurer. He was town treasurer and
trustee of the United States deposit for
many years. lie also held the office Of
justice of the peace. He was frequent
writer for many periodicals, and for many
years local correspondent for The PhwniX
He was an earnest worker in the cause Of
temperance, was Good Tcmplar and wore
the blue ribbon to the close. When living
in Halifax he was a member Of the Congre-
gational church. There being no church
of that denomination in this place, he unit
ed with the Methodist church, and for some
years was one of the stcwarsd His funeral
services which were largely attended
were held at the Methodist church on
Sunday morning, Rev. Joseph Naramorc
officiating. The burial was in the Hatch
cemetery in Halifax. His brother Reuben
from the West, who went away - years ago
was here TO attend the funeral.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22

Miss Jennie b. Dewey of Chicago is Wis
ting her aunt, Mrs. \. \. Buttcriicld
Mrs. Forrest Ntct,on and children have
gone to WardSboro to visit her father
Miss Ella Haskell has returned from the
convention Of Christian Endcavorcrs held
in New York.
Miss Nellie Terry, former classmate
and friend of Miss Ellie Brown, is visiting
her few days.
Mrs. 5. J. Easton gave a lawn party
Tuesday evening to Miss Musa Fairbanks,
in honor of her birthday. About 80 of her
friends were present and the occasion was
greatly enjoyed by all.
Last week your correspondent stated that
Josiah French was the oldest man in town.
Mr., French was born in Southampton, y.
H., in August 1907, and moved to this
town IS years ago. Alfred Fuller was born
in this town in February 1907 and has spent
his whole life here. The oldest person in
town is Mrs. Relief Stanclift who is 93
years old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
MARLBORO.

School in district no. 10 closed July Q.
Scholars neither absent nor tardy during
the term: Ethel Howe. Ardrllc Whitney
and Mary Whitney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22

from Texas. Several of our people indulg-
ed in the purchase Of a new horse and Bar
Der brothers rejoice in the possession Of a
pair OF mules.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22
Dead Sea Fruits.

uct OF neglect " lnclpient disease. A slight
cold, TT Of indigestion biliousness or constipa-
ton each or any Of these minor ailments adj
vance m many eases with league DESTROYING
strides, Give them "A swift, early defeat With
Hostetter's stomach Bitters and avert the danger
Abernethy Administering an alarming rebuke Ia
the man who Informed him that he had "unly a
cold. only "A cold, repeated the doctor, what
would you ave-thr plague Rheumatism and
la grlpp" are easily eNtiuguishable at the start
WIN then allow them to get full head Of steam,
Put on the brakes with the BltteIs The genial
warmth which this superb medicine diffuses
through the system, the Impetus II gives to the
circulation ui the blood It's soothing and strength.
enlng effect upon the nervous specially recon-
mend II 10 the enfecbled and sick It's the great
specific for malaria
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22

misstep will often make cripple for life A
bottle of Henry x johnson S Arnica and oil LIN
iment at hand, will not prevent the misstep. but
used Immediately It Will save being a cripple
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-22

BaXtcrs Mandrake Bitters cure indigestion
heart burn, costiyeness and all malarial diseases
Twenty five cents per bottle
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-02-14
EEua cEislca Hits.
GSentinel.l

HIachuca, means "The rainy noun tain." It is demonstrating the ap- propriateness of its name, this week.
 Dr. Ebert and friends, visited the Post Garden with the Chaplain, on Thursday, to help set things right fol the garden season.
 The semi-yearly report of the Pos; school shows the following attendance 5T enlisted men and 3I children. The school is full of interest and doing splendidly-
 Corporal Charles Smith, of Gndian) Company, was tried by ageneral court martial this week. Too much whisky made him too belligerent for even an Indian; he is the picture of peace and quiet now.
 The rock foundation for the double set of officers quarters is being laid. From the plans and specifications we judge that these quarters will be the most rOomy, convenient and best built quarters at the post.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-02-14
A strange sigh.

4 Mexican carav an came in today.
 he l-aeisr was g senorita and her youngest offspring Tie saddle blan- ket was ret, the horse grey, the para sol black ana the dress crimson. Nexi came cart, drawn by three bur rvs, Behind this came a struggling lot oi youngsters on burros. When opposite the postofliee they saluted Fim Griffith who was hauling a dead horse down the street by means of a rope tied to it's neck, the other end of which was tied to the wagon. The Mexican aggregation supposed it was a funeral. One of the party told am other Mexican who resides in Tomb stone, that in Mexico it is believed that the animals are buried in the United States with much ceremony.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-02-14

ON Tuesday last Mark Smith sue ceeded in having the House rules amended to give the committee On territories an additional two members from the territories. He raade quite q speech in behalf of his motion, aided by McMillan and r1cAIer. Ieis of course settled fact that the two ad- ditional members of this committee will be Mark Smith of Arizona and Harvey of Oklahoma. Joseph of New Mexico is already member Of that committee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-02-14

Two men named Burns and Sum- van were brought over from Wilcox
 yesterday and placed in the county jail for six months. They were sent
 over by the justice at Wilcox. The two men are the ones who entered the cars at Bowie Station few nights since and helped themselves to all the baggage they could gather up, during
 the time the passengers were..at supper. Vic Wilson took hold of the matter and found the two men at Bowie. He recovered some of the plunder but the fellows refuse to give away where the rest of it is hid. They art both tramp; and not brilliant looking ones at that
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-02-14

A FIRST CLASS printing plant is of fered for rent in this city. ttis located in good locality nearly opposite the post effice. It was formerly used in .hc publication et the EPrTAPH, The plant will be leased for year at the same rental which it always brought for it's former owner The only ex- action shall be that 1t be named The Tombstone Republican and that il will advocate the election to office this fall o1neneibut republicans. Wher the party gets in such position that it's would-be leaders think they are not getting fair show, we want to assis them in every way possible We mear business and will make the lease an, time during the present month