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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
MORE OFFICIAL" CORRESPOND
ENCE.

Brattleboro, Vt, September /, 1892
DR.. II. u. HOitOn. Tindhdm County Member
Republican State Committee:
Dear Sir:-NOurs of even date in reply to mine
of Tuesday received. Mr. Russell, as well as Mr.
Butterworth, is billed to speak Friday evening
the former to reply to Mr.. Mckinley, but he is
willing to speak twice and meet Mr.. Butterworth
in joint debate in the afternoon
If l had the disposition, Mr. Russell would not
allow me to retalate in kind for your remark
about being beneath his dignity to meet the per
sons" you name-Messrs Martin and Haskins-
for they are able and worthy gentlemen, but mas
much as the Republican committee of which you
are so efficient a member has arranged for Messrs.
Martin and Haskns to speak elsewhere | should
be glad to be advised if you see any way to make
it practicable. take it for granted you had over
looked this fact for l am unwilling to assume
that you object to full frank and free discussion
of the issues of the day, and | assure you there
could be no more fitting manner of rounding
OUT this campaign of education, or one that
would be more appreciated by the whole commu-
nifty.
] also beg to assure you that if you will take
the trouble to consult with Mr.. Butterworth or
the Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts,
who asplres to the position now occupied by Hon.
Henry l.. Dawes in the United States Senate, and
who met Mr.. Russell in joint debate in Boston,
or any one who was with him in Congress, or who
is acquainted with the person. John E. Russell,
you will find he is not quite deserving of the I'M
measured contempt you pour out.
The offer for IA joint debate is still open as |
made it to you Tuesday.
With best regards and hopes that your present
feeling will be justified by the event next Tues
day, am,
Very respectfully,
w. II. CHILDS.
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WILBUR FISK,
The Great Apostle Of New England
MethOdism.
His BrattIebOrO BirthpIace---Interest-
ing Biographical Facts.

His BrattlebOrO Birthplace---Interest-
ing Biographical Fncts.
Zion's Herald of August 81, the centen-
NAL of the birth of Wilbur Fisk, the great
Methodist, is largely devoted to a memori-
al of his life and services. The place of
his birth is given as in Brattleboro. The
sketch of Guilford in Miss Hemenway's
Vermont Historical Gazetteer, states it as i'm
that town. He was the son of Isaiah and
Hannah Fisk. They were of Brattleboro
in 17SS. His father bought 20 acres of
land, east and south of land of Samuel
Warmer, Sept. %, 1885, of Mary Jones
Fairchild alias Ischstine and John Isch-
slime, shipmaster, of New York, and lived
upon it., east of the branch of the Bonny-
vale road leading past Henry WARMERS,
between that road and Potato lane. A
part of the farm was in Guilford, which
accounts for the supposition that he was
born in that town, but the house was on
the Brattleboro side of the line The
buildings are now all gone, but marks of
the place of the house remain. Polly,
daughter of Isaiah and Hannah Fisk, was
born March 20, 1890, and her birth is re-
corded in Brattleboro. Wilbur was born
August 81, 1902. His birth was not re-
corded, as many then were not His
father sold the place Nov. 80, 1875, to VIM.
Hale and removed to Lyndon. 1t became
the GLADDEN. place and is now owned by
jerome Ward. His father became promi-
nent in Lyndon, and in Caledonia county,
was representative from that town in 1903
and 1904, 1913 to 1919, and 1921 and 1928,
and judge of the county court from 1907
to 1918, and 1915; and chief Judge from
1916 to 1922, while the judges of that
court were separate from those of the SUI
preme court. Wilbur Fisk fitted for col
lege at Peacham academy and entered the
sophomore class of the University of Yer
mont, in advance, in 1912. The opera
tions of that college were suspended by the
war of that year and the buildings occupi-
ed by soldiers. He then went to Brown
university at Providence, where he gradu-
ated with distinction in 1915. He COM
menced the study of law with Gen. Isaac
Fletcher of Lyndon, after whom Chief JUS
tice Isaac f. Redfield was named, and who
in 1908 was preceptor of Chesterfield acad-
envy. Wilbur Fisk's tastes and inclination
took him from the law to the ministry, and
he became an itinerant Methodist minister
in 1918, and soon great light in that
church. He became the first principal of
Wilbraham academy in 1925, and the first
president of Wesleyan university in 1880.
Brown university conferred on him the de-
gree of Doctor of Divinity in 1885. He
died Feb. %, 1899, at Middletown, Conn.
BrattleborO is given as the place of his
birth with more confidence, and is doubt
less correct because it is so given in a
sketch of him by the Hon. Geo. c. Cal
hOOn of Lyndon, who must have been ia
miliar with him and his father, and have
known the fact.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09

I'VE never had any patent
leather shoes that wore until
we bought yours"
We hear this remark about
every day, and we think it worth
the consideration of any one who
wants a dress shoe.
Everyone who has worn patent
leather knows the difficulty of
getting any thing in that line
which is serviceable but we have
a make which we have used for
years and never knew them to
fail to give satisfaction.
We sell these goods % per
cent less than city stores ask for
the same grade.
We carry boots and shoes to
suit the wants and tastes of all
classes and conditions Of people.
DUNHAM BROS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
GRANGE NEWS.

Last Tuesday evening Protective grange
instructed a class in the third and fourth
degrees, work ending with cake, coffee and
fruit. A sample of Hungarian grass was
shown, grown by Fred Spaulding of West
Brattleboro, which was sown 80 days ago.
and after being in the ground two weeks
not sign of a sprout could be seen on ac-
count of the drought; but the rain soon
started it, and good crop was the result
This shows what crop can be grown in a
few weeks, and ought to be made note of.
The next meeting will be arranged by the
gentlemen. A.
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Tafaths.

In San Francisco, Calf Aug. %, Judge James
Mcmillan Shafter, a native OF Athens, Vt, 70
years, 3 months
In Brattleboro, Sept. 3, Asenath Bennett, 1O1
years, , months. - days
In Mortified, Mass, Sept. 3, Rebecca Lyman.
In Dummerston, Sept 4. sally T. Bradley. 80
In Guilford Centre. Sept. 6, Horace w. Taft. IS
In Chicago, ILL.,. Aug. 49, Mrs. Luana johnson
Finch, 81 years, months
In Wilmington. Sept. o., Loren p Harris, 20
years, months
In Albany, n. Y, Aug %, Amos Temple IS
In Newfane, Sept. /, Asa Saunders, a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
READSBORO.

The Catholic church is being painted
The railroad company are building an
addition to their machine shop.
J. II. Murphy, A. C. Niles, Geo. NJ. Be
mis- and r. A. Leavitt served as ballot
clerks.
This town gave Fuller % votes to &C for
Smalley. Tyler d. Goodell was elected
representative on the third ballot, when he
received 05 votes to 63 for E. B. Fuller,
Democrat, and 2S for Sias Mason, indie
pendent. The Republicans are jubiant,
as they once more win the day in spite of
the efforts of the independent ''annex, ="
which has caused so much trouble in the
past. On the evening of the election day
the Goodell House was gayly decorated
with Chinese lanterns, rockets and Roman
candles were burned, and the Readsboro
band came out and gave Landlord and
Representative-elect GOodell a serenade.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09

Member of Republican state COMMITTEE
WEST BRATTLEBORO.
Merry-MRLing at MIR. and Mrs. Roswell
FrOst's.

Merry Making at Mr.. and Mrs. Roswell
FrOst's.
The friends and neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roswell Frost made them a call last
Saturday to remind them that their both
anniversary was at hand, and to wish them
health and prosperity. All were cordially
welcomed. A bountiful repast was served
under the trees, and was arranged by the
staid and sober ones, while the more youth
full grey-haired guests INDUCED in a game
of croquet. Others seated themselves up
on a more elevated spot and seemed to
enjoy one of the most charming of the views
for which Brattleboro is so justly celebrat-
ed. S. w. Pierce, in behalf of the friends,
in few well chosen words presented Mr..
and Mrs Frost with the articles given by
their friends in remembrance of this event,
and for once in his life Mr.. Frost could not
talk, as he tried to thank them for their
many presents. Among them we will only
mention a handsome dinner and tea set,
lamp and lounge. The young people closed
the day in a pleasant manner with dancing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 8, 1892
BASE BALL.

The Smith & Co. team defeated the
Printers Saturday 20 to ~, in a game in
which errors abounded. Horizons heavy
hitting and a one-handed catch by Sanders
were the features.
Person, who was with the Northamptons
last year, and who began this season with
the Milwaukees, has been released by the
Providence club. Only a short time ago
he was released by the Baltimores
Donahue, the catcher, who came from
Lewiston to play with the Brattleboros,
was thrown in collision with another
player at New Bedford last Friday and both
bones of the wrist broken.
The directors at Northampton have de-
posed Manager Smith, and placed Capt
Slater in charge of affairs. Smith was fur
nished $1,000 at the beginning of the sea-
son, and the association now has a balance
of $500 on the wrong side, and no state
ment showing how the deficiency came
about can be secured from Smith.
The Northamptons wound up the base
ball season last Tuesday by playing the
Boston League team. Although defeated
by score of to they played very
creditable game, making II base hits
against for the Bostons. Woodcock and
Doran pitched for Northampton and Mich
OILS, Staley and SWEETS for Boston. Muir
ply of the Brattleboros played short stop
for Northampton. He made two hits, four
put-outs, three assists and one error. The
game was witnessed by 2500 people. The
Northamptons disbanded after the game
and had $3.50 left in their treasury. Rich
ard Leray and James Hooker witnessed
the game.
A seven-inning game Thursday after
noon between the bankers and druggists
resulted in a score of - to II in favor of
the bankers. Brigham and Haskins were
between the points for the druggists and
Richardson and Webster were the battery
for the bankers. The features of the
game were an accidental star play by j.
NJ. Hackley and the catching of Webster.
Collopy is playing third base for Provi-
dence in the Eastern league.
The millers and bankers will meet for
blood next Tuesday.
A team composed of employees of S. A.
Smith & Co. defeated picked nine on the
Island grounds Tuesday afternoon in a
five-innng game Battery for picked nine,
Hennessy and Shea; for S. A. Smith &
Co., Ellis and Lafrinea. Score by innings
Smith & Co., 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
@arriagfs.

In Townshend, Sept I, by Rev. c. II. Smith,
assisted by Rev. c. ID. r. Meacham, David n.
Howard and Minnie II. Brooks.
In Guilford, Sept. +, by Rev A. II. Webb, Edwin
w. Sharp and Minnie f. Ingram, both of Guilford.
In Mortified, Sept. /, by Rev s r. Free, l.. o.
Clapp Of Montague and Myrtle Nation Of North
field.
In East Hghgate, Sept. l. Norman Knight Of
Ansnnia, Conn, formerly of Brattleboro, and
Miss Mary F. Rxford Of East Hghgate
In West Wardsboro, Sept. T. by Rev +. B.
Earle, Edward o. Newell and Cora l. Leonard,
both Of West Wardsboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09

Backed up by cash offer-the statements
that are made by the proprietors of Doctor
Sages CAtarrh Remedy. They say that their
medicinS will cure, perfectly and Perman-
the Head--thnt not only Catarrh itself, but
all the troubles that come from it, and every
thing catarrhal in its nature, are cured by
the mild, soothing, cleansing and healing
properties of their remedy.
They can't say any more. Probably every
medicine for CatarTh claims as much. But
it's one thing TO promise = cure-it's very
different thing TO perform it. The proprie-
tors of DR.. Sage's Remedy want TO prove
that they mean what they say. So they
make this offer: If they can't cure your
CatarTh, no matter how bad your case or Of
how long standing, they'll pay you $500 in
cash. YOU'RE sure of the money or q cure.
1Hnt such a medicine worth tTyingi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
Births.

In Guford, Sept 5, son to George A. and
Annie Horton Dinsmore.
In Windham, Aug 2S a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley F. Moore
In Hinsdae, n. H., Aug. ~, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. d. A. owen. Aug. 25, a son TO Mr. and Mrs
Joe Barrett. Aug ~, daughter to Mr.. and Mrs
Horton Walker.
In North Heath, Mass, Aug %, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fa rbanks.
In BrattebOro, Sept. 6, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry II. Dimes.
In Brattlebore, Sept. :, a son to Mr. and Mrs
w ID. Newton.
In Northied, Mass, Sept. ?, son to Mr. and
Mrs. Wilson Ransom
In West Mortified, Mass, Sept. 4, a son to Mr..
and Mrs. Mahlon Weeks
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Men.-El Boyce H. W. Alisbee, H. p. Allen,
NJ. =. Allen, Chas. Critchlow, ir, j. G. Farnum,
f. w. Green, j. G. Goodwin, Walter j. Hines
Henry Oakley, Arthur Shaw.
WOmen.-Mrs. Mary Arnold, Miss Brennan.
Miss Eta c. Corser Mrs. Laura Chicken, Miss
Katie Furey, Mrs. Jane NJ. Kellogg, Miss Mabel
G. Leonard, Mrs. Title Knight, Mrs Mary A.
Morse Miss Frances G. Potter Miss Beatrice
Reed, Mrs Henry l.. Sherwood, Miss Alta Win
chester
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
Notice TO TaXDaVerS.

THE TAXPAYERS of the town OF Guilford
are hereby notified that have in my hands
for collection the following taxes: A town tax of
65 per cent, a state school tax of 10 per cent a
county tax of one per cent, on the grand list of
said town. Ninety days from the first day of
September are given by law for the payment of
the same to the treasurer. A discount Of four
per cent ON the town tax if payment is made
within that time. w. W. BARNEY Treas.
Guilford, Sept. 1, 1892. 31-39
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
Fun For Fools,

I T is well said "A fool and his money are soon
l. parted You find people who pay for fuel,
soap and doctors bills, and the house all slop
each week when they might avoid it all by send
ing us part the whole of their wash Better
pay laundry bills than undertaker's. CITY
STEAM LAUNDRY Flat Street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
Wind and Water.
Gas and Steam,

VoU know the fact but frequent mention
L keeps you reminded of IT, / allude to my
business as plumber, piping for steam, gas or
water and selling wind engines few en-
qnlries Will decide you to come 10 A. o. JOHN
SON, Flat street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09

Livery stable keepers should always keep Ar
Mica & Oil Liniment in the stable, nothing like IL
for horses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
RuckIen,s Arnica snIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises
chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay
required IL is guaranteed to give rfect salts
faction or moneyirefunded; Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by f. II. Holden & Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
Brattleboro. VT. september .. 1892

Brattleboro VT September 2 1892.
". II. ChildS, Esq, WindhdDi County Member
Of Democratic Committee:
Dear Sir:-A communication written by some one
for you and mailed this day has been received In it
you seem to decline my proposition to have the
Hon John +. Russell meet in joint debate either
Hon.. L. Martin or Col. Kittredge Haskins on the
ground that they are under engagement to speak
elsewhere You have been msinformed. They
are not at present engaged to speak any where,
and are not only at liberty, but are willing to
meet Mr.. Russell,as indicated in my letter of Aug
81.
On the other hand Col Butterworth is engaged
to speak each day for the present hence do not
see how he can enter into any joint debate here.
You are entirely mistaken when you speak of
my pouring out contempt upon the Hon John
f. Russell " because / suggested that the gentle
men who are the local Republican candidates for
senator and representative were quite competent
TO meet him in debate.
Yours truly.
HENRY d. HOLTON,
Member of Republican State Committee.
Mr.. Martin personally offered his serv-
ices to the local Democratic managers for
this debate last Friday afternoon, but for
some reason not definitely stated, they were
not accepted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09

In the state of New York there are manufac.
tured nearly 1900, 100000 cigarettes per annum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
nH MYL IN REMII FARM of nearly

We saved this space TO
tell you about a grand Con-
necticut river farm, but
haven't room enough. Will
tell you later.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
FALL STOCK

Which is more than double that we have ever
before shown, is now complete, aud We now in
vite your attention to our offerings in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
HORSE FOR SALE. y ysGT0 9Ia ma; Sstg nine

1000 pounds; safe for women not afraid of anv-
thing; perfectly sound; good roader; will work
any where. Warranted as represented. Price
SIPS. Is worth more, but owner has no use for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-09
Harness, Carriages. Horse Cloth
ing, &c., &c.,

p. s. The horses may be seen and trial had
after Monday the 5th, by calling at my West
Chesterfield stables. Connected by telephone
with all surrounding towns
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-10
Pretty Str07lg

Pretty strong reasons for trying Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. In the first place, 1t cures your catarrh-- no matter how bad your case, or of how long standing. It doesn't simply palliate - it eures. If you believe 1t, so much the better. There's nothing more to be said. You get it for so cents, from all druggists.
 But perhaps you won't be- lieve 1t. Then there's another reason for trying it. Show that you can't be cured, and you'll get $500. It's a plain business offer. The makers of Dr. Sage's Remedy will pay you that amount if they cant cure you. They know that they can you think that they can't. If they're wrong, you get the cash. If you're wrong, you're rid of catarrh.
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-10
Charles Frisco.

After nine months of constant suffer- ing, Dea Charles Frisco yielded to the Masters call, Sunday afternoon, June 5, 1892. He has suffered from heart trouble and complication of diseases through the Winter. On Thursday, m, he had shock affecting his speech and left side. He was conscious and recognized those about him till about s o'clock, when his eyes closed and, while he may not have been conscious of his suferiDgs, owing to his deafness he was unconscious of the anxious friends waiting by his bedside, to hear once more his gentle voice, but he scarcely opened his eyes again until Deaths welcome release at five minutes of 6, Sunday afternoon. His three child ren were with him during his last three days sickness. He was born February 26, 1918, in the house now owned by James Corbett, Huntingtown, and lived three years beyond mans allotted time. He was married to Miss Sarah l.. M. Wakeley (who survives him), May F, 1859. To them were born three child ren: Orrin N., Ephraim D. and Betsey M., wife of Daniel Davis. He was a shoemaker by trade, learning his trade with Charles Fairman, Newtown, and Burr Bennett, Easton. Three years af- ter his marriage, he bought his late home on Botsford hill, where he has resided for 49 years. In 1889, their golden we'd ding was commemorated. At the age of 40, he grew gradually deaf, till it was nearly impossible to converse with him. He took up his Bible as his friend, spend ing many pleasant hours in deep thought and study. He was well versed in Scrip ture and could quote almost any passage and tell where to find it. He was thor oughly good man, following out strictly the golden rule. His influence will long be felt in the community where he resid- ed. He was deacon of the Baptist church in Berkshire for several years and was firm in his belief, often expressing de- sire to be taken from the trials of this life. The funeral was Wednesday at 2 p m, from his late residence, Rev MT Del zell officiating, taking for his text d fla yorite passage of the deceased, Job KY, 14, All the days of my appointed time will wait till my change comes.n In- terment in Huntingtown cemetery. The bearers were his choice, two months be- fore his death: Eli Coger, Henry B. Botsford, R. l.. Warmer, c. F. Dun- combe. Gone but not forgotten.
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-10
Father cannot tell lie, cut it
 with my little hatchet."

What memorable, brave, soul-inspiring words. How they live and always will live in history, stimulating our boys to pattern after and emulate the principles inculcated, and vie with each other in doing deeds of moral and physical cour- age. For that noble, manly reply of Georges certainly indicated wonderful physical as we'll as moral courage, as proved by the girls version of that little after-scene in the back wood-shed in which George and the elder Washington, the "old black snake and half dozen broken bar- rel slaves, Hall played their parts Fortunately the historian knew nothing of this scene, and if the usual precaution of enjoining the hired girl to secrecy had been taken, it never would have been known to soul outside the family. The neighbors thought the Washingtons were ring ing pigs that morning, so gave the matter little thought. History is conspicuously silent about it and for the moral of the story it is well that it should be, but we elderly people have 1t pretty straight, that for number of days after when George sat down to dinner he stood up most of the time. Now if this is fact, and we certainly can find ne written testimony to refute 1t, 1t IS suggestive to say the east-and-and-and humph! The more we say the deeper water we seem to be getting into; here We have been ihunt- ing a nice place for several lines back in which to adroitIy switch the reader off after the manner of scores of shrswd advertisers of the present day, and draw some kind Of comparison or paral- Tel between Baker, the Hawleyyille FurnitureMan and the hero of this story, but we can't for the life of us see where it comes in. That is not to Bakers credit at all unless it be in some cen- nection with Georges remark that he couldn't tell lie, but if George told the truth when he said it we fail to see much credit in that; we greatly prefer to be paraeled with some less not ed fellow who can tell lie but won't. Of course we can see now that we have made stupendous fzzle of this as an advertisement. It isn't go- ing to bring single person to Hawlsyyille to buy our wares; they are going to laugh at our mi sfortunes and VIC are out of pocket just what good money we have agreed to pay for this space for this whole week, unless the proprietor of this paper kindly offers to make reduction on account of our stupidity; but he won't. We know him of old, he a-he's a-hs's grasping, close-fsted, hard-we are not bit afraid to say just what we think, and finish what we start ed out to say, but when we reach the southern boundary line of our space and go starting over on ts somebody's territory that is valuable we know enough to know that it is true business policy and economy to stop right then and there.
The Newtown bee., 1892-06-10
pr Kennedy,s Fayorita Remsdx

Purifies the blood, twill rid you of pimples face blotches, and skin eruptions, drives away rheumatic and neuralgia pains am, sick headache and cures dyspepsia sour stomach. kidney and liver complaints. sI suffered for kidney disease and after using Dr Kennedy,s favorite remedy,I was entirely cured. O. F. Wilkins, Alton, N. r.