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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
WHITINGHAM

Arthur Kenney of Newfane was at G. 5.
Chase's Tuesday, his sister Abbie return
ing home with him for a short stay.
Arad Davis is reported very low. DR..
f. ID. Stafford of Moth Adams was called
Sunday to see him.
Judge Bowen and wife of Readsboro
were the guests of G.. ). Chase on Monday.
Miss Eva Swift of North Adams was in
town Monday.
The calico ball is a thing of the past but
will lnger pleasant memory in the minds
of all present. A company of - couples
or more participated and all went merry as
a marriage bell. The entire management
was in charge of the ladies, who did them
selves great credit, and made the affair a
complete success. The harlequnade, par
ticipated in by eight couples in costume,
caused much merrment. The supper was
such a one as the Sadawga ladies are noted
for serving, the bountifully laden tables
presenting a very attractive appearance.
The Green Mountain club will add the
snug sum of $50 or Whereabouts to their
treasury.
f. j. Reed has returned to his work at
North Adams.
The neighborng villages were represent
ed at the calico ball, especially Jackson
vile and ReadsbOro, with several couples
from Hartwellville and Monroe Bridge.
The newly organized orchestra, the "Sa-
dawga Philharmonic, with j. G.. Brown
of Shelburne Falls as prompter, furnished
the music at the calico ball, and consider
ing the short time they had to practice did
remarkably well, The Sadawga cOrnet
band played the grand march. Great cred
it is due j. F. Hudson for his painstaking
efforts to make the affair a success. We
hope to hear them again in the near future.
J. G. Brown of Shelburne Falls was
guest at the Spring House Monday.
Don't forget the school exhibition at the
Universalist church Friday evening. The
teacher and scholars are working hard for
its success, and deserve your presence and
encouragement.
Miss Alma Wheeler is at the hospital in
North Adams for treatment
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NORTHFIELD, MASS.

Mrs. \. d. Alexander, accompanied by
her niece, Miss Lucy Alexander started
for Ashville, y. C., on Tuesday of this
week. She will enter the sanitarium located
there and remain several weeks 1t is
hoped she will derive much benefit from
the trip.
Invitations are out for the annual Ma
sonic ball, to be held on the evening of
March l /.
On Friday evening last the Unity club
presented most attractive program. Music
and readings of unusually good character
were given, after which the comedietta,
"Old Cronies," was played by b. F. Field
and n. p. Wood. The play is bright and
witty and was well played, holding the
closest attention of full house. At the
next meeting of the club Capt. c. c. Dun
can, who as captain of the ship made that
famour Tip with Mark Twain, narrated in
InnOcents Abroad. will relate "reminiscences
of that and other voyages
There was a wide awake mo license
meeting at the town hall on Wednesday
evening. Short speeches were made by
Rev. Mr.. Hartzler, Rev. \. A. Rice, 4. c.
Parsons, Rev. 5. p. Cook, Capt. c. C..
Duncan, Rev. Mr.. Barrows, and DR.. n. p.
Wood. Declarations were given by Ella
Webster, Johanna Callihan, Leon Alexan-
der, Charles Preston and Leslie Wells, and
excellent music was furnished by the Mt.
HermOn quartet. Much enthusiasm was
exhibited by large audience, and it is
hoped the result will be an increased ma
jority for no license at the coming town
meeting.
Mr.. Moody's training school will close
March q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
JAMAICA,

The school in district No. 10, Rawson-
vile, closed a II weeks term Thursday,
Feb. %. At the conclusion of the exer-
cises the school was treated to nuts and
candy, and an hour was spent very pleas
antly in social intercourse. The scholars,
whose attendance was perfect, were Carl
A., Fayette b. and Mentie b. Kngsbury,
Charlie b., Loren w, and Tennie II. Cole
man, Ernest II. Martin, Calvin n. Hunt,
Jessie A. Dorset, jerome S. Rawson and
Lila M. RObbins; not absent, Isabella
TOmkies. Number of scholars, 81; aver
age, 30; f. Herbert Worden of West Hall
fax was the teacher.
p. Kellogg has bought the Twitchell
farm on Turkey mountain which was sold
at auction last week Tuesday
Lewis Phelps has bought of his son, E.
l.. Phelps, the residence on Water street
and is moving into it.
Thos. p. Donland of Rutland is detain-
ed at the Jamaica House by a sick horse.
C, p, Collins is still here putting up
stoves.
At the adjourned cheese factory meeting
Wednesday the following directors were
chosen; ID. Eddy, A. L. Howard, W. Len
ley, VIM. w. Cheney, Stillman Growing
shield; secretary and treasurer, j. c. Rob
inson.
Town meeting passed of very quietly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
NBWFANE.

The lyceum will be held next week Fri
day instead of Saturday evening.
Miss Abbe Kenney returned from Sa-
dawga Tuesday to spend a week at home.
Mrs. d. r. Lamb of Little Falls, Mrs.
Thompson of Chatham and Mrs. Sylvia
Handy of Mechanicsville, n. Y, nieces of
II. 5. Kenney, are visiting in town.
"The spy of Gettysburg will be rendered
at Union hall Friday evening.
At the closing exercises of school last
week diplomas of honor were awarded to
pupils who attended the full term with
good department. Pupils neither absent
nor tardy were Alfred Underwood, Carl
and Clifton Howe c. A. Parker, the
teacher, has taught here several years, Civ
ing general satisfaction in instruction and
discipline. He has also been helpful in
sustaining the lyceums.
The Hollis Mortified farm was struck
off at auction sale last Wednesday to w.
X. Rand for S1410.
The sum desired to be raised for the
steam mill is $1,000, and $500 for the land.
The whole amount is said to be pledged,
and it now remains for Mr. Pierce of
Putney to decide whether he will build the
mill here.
That time-worn white silk Henry Clay
badge, mentioned two weeks ago, was worn
by DIR. Dewitt in Ohio nearly fifty years
ago in the Clay campaign. Another
"reminiscences brought out by the relic is
that an old resident of this town, dis
tinguished for his gravity of bearing and
dignity of character, actually shed tears of
disappointment when the news came that
Clay was not elected president.
Gilbert Batchelder is supplying the pub
lie with the Boston Daily journal, which,
as everybody knows, is reliable for news
and high-toned in general make up.
Last week the Loyal Temperance legion
held a match and Shingle entertainment.
The novel name descriptive of refreshment
program, was a merry and ingenious device
for matching couples. The main feature
of the literary program was reading of
prize essays on tobacco. Two prizes were
offered by the legion, one for the best essay
of two pages foolscap and another for
the best shorter essay. Mr.. Myers also
offered a book prize to the second class.
The first class prize of one dollar was
awarded to Gilbert Batchclder. The first
prize in the second class was awarded to
Gertie Croker and the second to Charlie
Miller.
County court will convene next Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Parsons. who
have spent the winter in New Hampshire,
mainly, are expected home this week.
Miss Susie Underwood is at home again
after a months absence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
DUMMERSTON.

Dea. II. =. Pratt and wife were married
in Newfane, Feb. rs, 1892, and on Satur-
day, Feb. 81, 1892, the 60th anniversary of
their wedding was observed at their home
in DummerstOn, where they have resided
for % years. Twenty or more of their
friends and relatives were present on the
occasion and extended their hearty con-
CALCULATIONS. Dinner was served about ?
p. NJ. Friends from West Bratteboro fur
nished the wedding cake, on which We're
the dates 1882 and 1892. After partaking
of the rich repast, the company listened to
interesting remarks by Rev. p, F. Barnard
and the reading of letters from absent
friends and relatives. The venerable couple
have lived nearly fourscore and six years,
are in usual health and constant in at
tendance at church.
The remarkable display of red northern
lights on Saturday evening, Feb. ID, has
resurrected little anecdote about one of
the early settlers on Putney west hill. A
similar display of northern lights occurred
during the winter of 1886 or 1897, causing
the sky to look red like blood. Many per
sons were alarmed at the remarkable spec
tacle, thinking it fOrebOded some great
calamity. Various opinions were given in
explanation of the wonderfully red sky.
A few of the most eXcitable persons in that
locality called on old Mr. John Turner to
explain the phenomenon. The old man,
after taking a deliberate survey of the
heavens, said, at is my opinion that some
one has stabbed comet
The w. c. T. L. and church workers
will meet in the vestry Thursday, March
10, at $50 p. NJ. 1t is hoped that there
will be a good attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.

Guy Allbee, who has been at work in
Willamsyile this winter, is at home for a
short time before entering the employ of
Mr.. Pierce
The ladies' benevolent society met with
Mrs. Geo. Ware Wednesday afternoon and
evening.
Last week Thursday evening Miss Gould
entertained her pupils at the home of I. NJ.
Allbce. The evening was pleasantly spent
with games and refreshments. The pupils
presented Miss Gould with souvenir
spoon as a token of their affection and
appreciation. Miss Gould returned to her
home in Ludlow on Saturday.
Miss Nellie Morse entertained her schol-
airs at her home on Tuesday evening
The mild, sunny days of last week carried
the snow away very fast, and in many
places there are bare spots, making the
sleghing very poor Some have tapped a
few maple trees, and say that sap ran well
for few DAYS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Mrs. j. A Young is Frustrated with a
severe cold.
j. f. Thomas is selling nice Baldwin ap-
pies at 81 per barrel at your home.
Our Barre pupils are expected home on
Saturday, March s. for 10 days vacation.
Town meeting was not fully attended, but
enough were there to elect officers.
c. f. Tyler killed an OK recently that
dressed 1l9S pounds. A round of its steak
is worth having,
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Dickinson and daugh-
ter attended the Goth wedding anniversary
celebrated at Dea. r. p. Pratt's in Dunn
merston, Feb p.
The grip is very 10th to leave us without
laying its hand on our villagers. Carrie
Stedman has been quite i'll and is yet I'M
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
VERNON

Town meeting passed very quietly, the
business all being transacted in little
more than an hour. The old board of Of
ticers was reelected with the exception of
one change, that of E. O. Lee for grand
juror in place of G.. F. Gould deceased.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Logan, who
have had quite a severe attack of the grip,
are now getting better. Mrs Slate of Chic
opee Falls, daughter of Mrs. Logan, is now
with her mother
Mr.. and Mrs f. n. Brooks of Fitchburg
were in town this week.
Elder O. BeCkwith of North Springfield
will preach in the chapel next Sunday at
10:30 A. NJ and 30 p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
TOWNSHEND.

The sleighride and supper came OFF
Tuesday according to appointment, and
proved a great success. Although the
sleighing was not very good and the
weather was unfavorable, Is couples drove
to Newfane and back. At seven o'clock
about so people sat down to tables loaded
with such good things as Landlord Evans
knows so well how to provide. Ample
justice was done his provision by the com
pany, after which speeches were called
for, E. b. Batcheder acting as toast-mas-
ter. j. II. Ware spoke for TOwnshend,
Rev. c. d. II. Meacham for Vermont,
Hon. l. X. Batchelder for Vermont justice,
II. II. Howe spoke as pertinently as brief
ly for Vermont ladies, and Rev. c. IL.
Smith on behalf of the company thanked
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans for their hospitality.
The rest of the evening was spent soci-
ally and in singing.
The village schools closed Friday after
noon with examinations in a few studies
which showed very faithful drill, and much
skill on the part of the pupils. There
were also brief patriotic exercises, with an
address by Rev. c. II. Smith on the mean
ing of the flag, after which scholars and
friends went into the yard and witnessed
the raising of a beautiful new flag to a
pole which had been erected at the south
end of the schOolhouse.
Town meeting was well attended but de-
veloped nothing of special interest. 1t
was voted to pay the highway tax in mon
ey, and the selectmen We're appointed road
commissioners. The meeting adjourned
until the last Monday in March at
o'clock, when a report is to be presented
in regard to refunding the town debt at a
lower rate of interest.
Emory Howard means to catch all the sap
there is and set 200 buckets the last of
February.
j. A. Gould of Bellows Falls was at the
hotel Tuesday and Wednesday with an Ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
HALIFAX.

The next cotillon party at Halifax Cen
tire will be given Wednesday evening,
March 9.
c. II. Higley is quite i'll.
Mrs. Louisa Stetson is quite feeble. She
is So years old, and was the third child
born in this town.
NJ. Weeks returned last Saturday from
New York, where lie has been at work
since last fall
Is it not time that society was organ
lied to prevent cruelty to animals in our
town? We think the law might be en-
forced in some cases.
Chester Thurber, who has been very i'll
with grip for a number of weeks, is i'm
proving.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04

lfyou are sick and have not been helped, why
do you not write full description of your case
to the great specialist in curing nervous and
chronic Diseases DIR. Greene of "a Temple Place
Boston, Mass, known everywhere as the discoy.
erer of Dr. Greene's Nervura and who is without
doubt the most successful physician in the cure
OF all long-standng complaints; Consultation in
all cases is entirely free personally or by mail.
thousands consult him by letter and he returns
an answer 10 all perfectly eXplaaing their dis
eases, giving advice, etc, without charge His
success in curing diseases by his marvellous veg.
etaole remedies is simply wonderful and he has
MADE specially OF the cure of persons at a dis
lance through letter correspondence and treat
ment IN this manner thousands of people have
been and thousands more are being cured and
we should advise you, II you desire a sure cure
from your disease, to Immediately write him an
about your case. II will cost you nothing to get
his very valuable advice.
Halls Hair Remover enjoys a worldwide repu-
tatlon Tor restoring the hair to bald heads and
changing gray hair to the original color of youth
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04

Rev. Mr.. Water will preach at the usual
hour of service on Sunday, March -.
Miss Josephine Steele closed a very
pleasant term of school in Putney last Fri
day. She is now visiting with her uncle,
Rev, DIR. Steele, in Wibraham, Mass.
Loren Allen left last Monday for Puney,
where he is engaged to work for the sea
son on the farm of Frank Lewis.
We hope all will remember the quarterly
meeting next Saturday and Sunday. March
D and q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
JACKSONVILLE.

Leola Putnam is home from Boston for
a two weeks vacation.
Marcus Butterfield has gone to North
Adams to work.
Ora Parker had birthday party March
LIST, but owing to the severe storm that
evening but few were present.
Several couples from this place attended
the calico ball at Sadawga, and report a
good time.
Carrie Wilcox gave tea party to a
number of her friends on Tuesday last,
which was highly enjoyed by those present.
The Universalist festival and dance on
February 18th proved a decided success.
About $50 was realized by the society after
paying all expenses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
SOUTH NEWFANE.

y. b. Perry left last week for Rochester
on a business trip
John II. Merritield has been appointed
administrator upon the estate of G.. II.
Charter, and the personal property will be
sold by public auction next week Wednes-
day.
d. II. Mansfield of Putney is staying
with Samuel Morse for the present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Town meeting passed off very quietly.
We are glad to say that Mrs. O. F. Fuller
is to be superintendent of schools for the
coming year.
The dramatic club will present the war
drama, "The spy of Gettysburg" at the
lower town hall March Is.
This, Friday, evening, the young ladies
of South Londonderry give "Rebecca's tri-
emph' at Jamaica
Nearly a foot of snow fell on Wednesday
and the night previous, putting the tray
cling in fine condition again
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
Last Call
On Winter ClOakS.
What [ have now
Must go
At some price.

Have a few satin lined Cir
culars and Raglains which are
staple in style and handsome
and desirable in quality, but |
do not intend to carry one OF
them over. Shall sell them at
$40 to SIS.
Have quite a number OF
long Newmarkets in 81, "a, SO
sizes, and heavy military capped
Newmarkets to fit misses OF
IS to Is years OF age. Prices
were all the way from SIS to
S24 today, and until sold, you
can pick for $40.
| am now ready to show
Spring styles in Wool Dress
Goods, Wash Dress Goods,
Dress Trimmings and En-
brOideries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
WEST DOVER.

The entertainment at the church on
Monday evening 10y Rev. j. O. Barows
was of a high order, and it is to be regret
ted that there were not more out to hear
his lecture.
The ladies' aid society will meet at the
schoolhouse hall next Wednesday evening
A cordial invitation is extended to all to
attend it.
Mr.. Styles from Hawley, Mass, is in
town looking up cattle for pasturing next
summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04

der the doctors care. Mrs. Ephraim and
Mrs l.. o. Morse have had their share.
Florence Dickinson had light touch, and
d. W. Fisher has had very narrow es-
cape from pneumonia.
Considering the sickness the past winter
the attendance at Miss Amy Dunklee' S
school was excellent. Nclla Dickinson,
Florence Dickinson, Mabel Perry, Hast
ings Williams, Dana Stedman, Edith Day
and Bert Snow were neither absent nor
tardV,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
GREEN RIVER.

Miss Nellie Heron closed her school on
Friday, Feb. 26. She treated her pupils
and invited guests to a sleighride to her
home in Leyden, furnished them with a
good supper and paid the whole bill herself.
This is the second term Miss Heron has
taught in Green River to the satisfaction
of all, and it is the wish of the district
that she may be engaged to continue to
teach here.
S. c. and r. r. Cutting lost an old fam
lily horse last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
GUIIFORD.

Mrs. Lucy Chambers son Benjamin,
from South Coventry, Conn, is making her
a visit this week.
There will be preaching in the Congrega-
tional church next Sunday by Mrs. James,
the evangelist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04

A CARD. While the Christening rod has been
laid heavily upon MS, we desire to express our
gratitude to Those who so kindly assisted i'm the
severe illness. death and burial of our beloved
husband and father. and for the sympathy ex-
tended us in our bereavement. When sorrow
comes may loving hearts and hands as tenderly
minister unto them, and grace and strength from
our Heavenly Father sustain them in the hour Of
affection.
MRS q r COIrI.D
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04

II will cost you nothing and will surely do you
good, if you have Cough, Cold, or any trouble
with the Throat, Chest or Lungs Dr. Kings new
discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is
guaranteed to give relief, money will be paid
back Sufferers from La Grippe found il Just
the thing and under its use had speedy and per
feet recovery. Try a sampel bottle at our ex-
pense and learn for yourself Just how good a
thing it is Trial bottles free at + H. Holden &
Co.'S drug store, Large size 80 cents and 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
SOUTH WARDSBORO

Rev. Mr.. Steele will preach in exchange
with the pastor on Sunday, March -, also
at BuCketvile in the afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
WILMINGTON
4 Good Word for Mr.. Russell's Enter
tRtnment.

NNlnnltnNs
Owing to the unfavorabe weather on
Wednesday evening the regular meeting of
the literary and scientific society was adj
journed until Saturday evening, at which
time Mr.. Russell will give his illustrated en-
tcrtainment upon Columbus and the dis
covery of America, introducing a number
of miscellaneous views of much interest.
Prof Horne of Brattleboro expresses his
appreciation of this entertainment in these
words.
BRATTLEBoRo. VT. Feb 20 1892
Mr. C. " Russell
ny pear SIR II gives me great pleasure to ex-
press my appreciation of the lecture, you delivered
in BrattlchOro on the 18th inst. The story OF Co
luubus and his discoveries was told in most in.
terrstng and effective manner: and this combn
ed with perfect wealth of beautiful stereopticun
views made the entertainment one of unusual en-
joylnent to the large audience present We hope
to hear you again some time on some of your war
subjects Yours Very Truly
JAMES u. HORNE
Principal Of the High school.
Letters from State Superintendent Palm
er and Examiner Ryder contain equally as
high appreciation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04

Remember that Ayers Cherry Pectoral has no
equal as a specific for colds, coughs and all af-
fections of the throat and lungs For nearly half
century it has been in greater demand than any
other remedy for pulmonary complaints. All
druggists have it for sale
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
For Sale, That Choice Little Farm

Just across the river. Five minutes walk from
the bratteboro depot. About 50 acres of land
Win good comfortable buildings Will make an
seAceHeht market gardS~. Will be wanted some
March 9TH to close an estate N'0''
pATI O. gD
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
For Sale, I8O-ACre Farm

seven St,ye miles out of Bratteboro This is a good
niiI iaIlh ana must be sold before April LIST The
sugar piace ought to pay for this farm alone in
n i've years There are 1000 good sugar trees now
f fea1S Tor use and 1900 more growing Picks
LOU, .oui o. 70 100 barrels grated fruit, in bearing
round - ~ 1e "a ~ u. Ine year
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
For Sale, In BernardStOn, Mass.

summer residence or desirable boma car-
Ir natE located in the village and near the Powers
Of frnit About y acre of land with variety
tanliiles or one All the living rooms are heated
~ o scam with coal furnace The house is in
bmdngsn1 eTpa . inside Good barn and garden,
ON on tIi al slate roof. We will give baresin
On TINS house If sold before April list Price S1H0
i y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
Lumber and Wood Of all Kinds

tNOKf sale at the Steam Mill on Howe plaoa
5wLi, vernon, VI, For prices apply To LEWIS nj
SWAIN at the mill. Connected by telephone, H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-04
". l. HAWZEY.
REAL ESTATE.
For Sale, In BrOOkIine, Vt.

Three miles from Newfane Depot Known as
the samuel Stebbins Farm; lis acres of good
land lays warm and sunny. Keeps 20 head Of
caits, team ana some sheep. Good comfort
able farm buildings Raised last wear 276 haslyats
corn 90 bushels oats 25 bushels barley, and other
crops; over 400 sugar trees Price $500 FlIr-
ther particulars at "
n..., FL. BAILEY & co. s Agency.