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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

Our merchant and postmaster, Mr. n.
NJ. Batchelder, has for clerk this year Ho-
mer j, Twitchell.
Harry Wood, who is acting temporarily
as clerk in Windham store, is succeeded at
n. M. Batchelder's by Homer Twitchell.
The installation of the officers of Biz
chard PostI and Relief corps will take
place in Newfane next Wednesday evening.
Miss Eta Morse, a graduate and teacher
at Townshend academy, and later an as
sstant in ThetfOrd academy, is pursuing
further study in Boston.
Some may come and some NAV 90. but
the magazine club continues a steady ex-
istence here, and now is a good time to
join.
Although the record is sad this week be-
cause of so much sickness and four deaths.
there is cause for thankfulness Several
of the sick are apparently doing well, and
the weather is bracing this, Thursday
morning.
This place has a live government official
The Anticipated mail boxes have been re-
placed by Postmaster Batchelder with a
modern set which includes several lock
boxes. Secretary Myers will make use of
the old set as pigeon holes in the business
of the Christian Aid society.
EX-President Hayes expressed a liking
for the Christmas wreaths which decorated
the County house and carried home a piece
of Vermont evergreen work. 1t is related
OF Mr.. Hayes's mother who was very
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
GRAFTON.

The few weeks spent at the Phelps
House last summer by Mrs. Alfred H. Hall
and her interesting children endeared
the family to many in this place, and it
was with feelings of deep sadness that we
heard of the death of the husband and
father, the Rev. Alfred H. Hall, pastor of
the Centre Congregational church, Meri-
den, Conn.
c. H. Cambridge spent few days in
Boston last week to attend a meeting of
the alumni of the Dean academy at the
Vendome.
There are many cases of the grip in
town, but usually of a mild form.
Mrs. Geo. Harris and sister Helen, of
Lowell, Mass, were called to Grafton last
week by the serious illness of their sister,
Mrs. NJ. Wilbur. At present she seems to
be improving
W. II. Cambridge, A. Willard and J..
Blodgett have returned to Vermont Uni
versity and Misses Flossie and Abbie
Leonard, Miss Nellie Green and Annie
Blodgett to Vermont Academy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
/LAWLEY.

l have picked out from my
dress goods stock about 90
different pieces OF goods here
tofore sold all the way from
81 IL cents to 81 a yard
placed them on a counter by
themselves and now give my
customers a chance to pick
from the entire lot at SO cents
a yard. Many of them are SO
inches wide so that it requires
but few yards for a dress.
There are plaids, stripes, plain
and mixed colors of different
shades and designs; also a few
black goods, although most
of these of the higher grades
are in short lengths.
Plush Sacques worth SIS
tor $3.50.
Very elegant Plush Sacque
made up in the incest man
ner of Walkers Combination
Plush worth $45 tor $32.5o.
Black Jackets trimmed with
collar and facings of black fur
worth $3.50 for $4.65.
Lot of fine Jackets all at
reduced prices.
Lot of Long Garments at
about half their real value.
". /. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
JAMAICA.

The annual reunion of the Baptist
church and Sunday school last week Fri
day was a very pleasant affair. A fine din
ner was served in the vestry.
There was a good attendance at the
New Years gathering at the Congregation
al church. Supper was served at the town
hall in the evening.
At the annual meeting of the Jamaica
savings bank last week % officials were
present.
Among the sufferers from the grip in
this village are Mrs. o. c. Reed, Miss En-
ma Kidder, A. w. Clayton, Mrs. J. E.
Whipple and Mrs. o. n. Wardwell.
George f. Wilder while in the village
last Monday lost pocket-book containing
over $50.
Miss Amy Boynton is suffering from a
slow fever.
o. p Torrey is improving
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
GUTTFORD

Miss Hattie Putnam went this week to
Mortified, Mass, as a pupil in the Moody
training school for missionary work.
We have more hope than faith in the rll-
NOR that in place of the old saw-mill, with
its picturesque surroundings, down on the
Brook road, there will arise a paper mill,
but in such an event the protector can he
sure of hearty welcome to this place; and
the same to anyone who will erect a grist
mill in our village, the need of one being
felt in this, farming community, very
much.
S. A. Smith, who has been ill with grip
in Camden, n. j., where he went a week
ago, was improving at last account.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
NEW FAME.
A GInd ReIense.

Last Sunday morning brought glad re-
lease to Mrs. Clara Allen from almost a
century of life Though cheerfully resign
ed to the bonds of feebleness, she had for
years longed for the summons. 1t will be
seen from the following dates and notes
that much varied experience came into her
long life, and that her vigor of constitu-
ton was very remarkable.
Clara Cook, next to the youngest of 10
children, was born in Newfane in November,
1903. This was during Washington's sec
ond administration, when, as the pastor re-
marked at her funeral, there were but
100000 inhabitants in our country. She
lived to know of sixteen-fold increase.
In 1924 she became the second wife of
Luke X Morse, who died in 1880. In 1888
she married John Kenny, widower. Aft
er II years, again left widow, she remain
ed so eight years, then became the fourth
wife of Newman Allen of Brattleboro.
With the exception of two years following
she spent her whole life i'm this town, being
for u years the widow of Mr.. Allen. In
her life of more than half a century near
the village schoolhouse, possibly three gen
erations of children have paid her house
almost daily calls in summer for the inevi-
table pail of water to quench their thirst.
Many of us remember her unvarying pa
thence, or good lesson pleasantly spoken,
if, perchance, the urchins needed it.
For rs years she was a consistent mem
Der of the Congregational church, and at
tended its service even at the age of 80.
She fell in that year and, though very fee
BILE for a time, rallied sufficiently to visit
her neighbors. During that summer she
had two very i'll months and in November
was stricken with paralysis. Even then
She rallied to a considerable degree and be-
came able to walk again. Her cheerful
ness never forsook her, and her mind was
bright to the last. One secret of her we'll
preserved old age was refusing to worry.
Of late years when asked if she did not
dread the winter she answered that she did
not dread anything. Though outwardly
so calm and patient her black eyes betok-
ened a spirit that could be reused if neces-
sary. Her judgment was good, her inter
est in current events practical, and her
pleasant wit and keen incisiveness of re-
mark at times were refreshing. In her
prime she was helpful in the community,
and generous as far as modest means per
mitted. She esteemed herself fortunate in
her declining years to have the faithful
care of her first husbands granddaughter
Miss A. c. Morse, who was to her like a
daughter. Thus this long and honored
life has closed.
Mrs. Warner of Saxtons River, a grand
niece of Mrs. Allen, was in attendance
Tuesday at her aunt's funeral Her sister
Mrs. Rev. Paddock of Connecticut, is in
Germany. a brother, Mr.. Moses Osgood,
lives in New Haven. In their childhood
these three lived in this village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.

Mrs. Angie Wellman's Sunday school
class gave her a surprise visit last week
Thursday evening, helping Mr.. and Mrs
Wellman to watch the old year out.
The farmers begin to think that their
numbering this winter will have to be done
on bare ground. The heavy rains have
washed the roads to a considerable extent
and made travelling, to say the least, un-
comfortable.
There are quite number on the sick
list, but no serious cases are reported.
There will be a donation party at the
parsonage next Tuesday afternoon and
evening. All are cordially invited.
Miss f. i. Ware of Springfield, Mass,
spent the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Ware.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
GROVE.


b. f. Clark, who is in poor health from
a severe attack of the grip, and who has
had much sickness in his family for a long
time, was kindly remembered on Monday
by about 26 friends and neighbors who
came well equipped with axes and teams
to draw and cut him a supply of wood. All
worked with a will and the amount of
wood cut showed the zeal of the laborers.
Although each man brought lunch,
through the thoughtful generosity of d.
Worden and wife, all were invited to an
abundant warm dinner at his house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

About 20 relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. ii. NJ. Barrett assembled at their
home Monday evening, Dec. Is, to remind
them that it was the tenth anniversary of
their marriage, and to celebrate the event
Presents and money to the value of SO
were given them, the presentations speech
being made by w. G. Wright, and Mr. and
Mrs. Barrett responding. Refreshments
were served among which was beautiful
wedding cake made by the brides mother.
An enjoyable evening was spent and the
company retired leaving many good wishes
for the future happiness of their hosts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
PUTNEY.

The Putney library meeting will be held
in their rooms on Tuesday evening, Jan.
II. All members are requested to be pres
ent and others DESTROYS of becoming men,
bers are cordially invited to attend.
Marshall II. Gale is very i'll with pneu-
monia, and the other members of the fam
lily have the grip severely.
Postmaster Walker and l.. p. Bailey, ex-
press and mail carrier, are running a tele-
phone from the post-otfice to the railroad
station for their private use.
The afternoon express from Bellows
Falls, south, now stops at Putney depot at
4:30.
DOrr Clough killed a nine-months' pig
that weighed 346 pounds dressed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
STATIONS RIVER.
For SaIe---A Fine River Farm

nF 40 acres, located two miles from a village
~ and depot; about ID miles from Brattleboro
on good road. Large two-story house painted
and blinded. One barn, 4Ix7O feet W ith cellar
nearly new. One barn 32x40 feet Shed 4Ox20
Ieet Buildings all in good repair with running
water to house and barn. Tfllage land is level
ana free from stones, and very easy to carry on
cuts about 20 tons of hay besides grass and other
crops, PASTURES 10 cows at home and Is head
~ out pastures Seventy five acre wood and
timber lot; also can set 500 sugar buckets Plenty
OF truit This is one of the best river farms we
state and has placed the property in our hands
LOT sale and we expect to sell it tn is fall Terms
easy price $500 Full particulars at our Office
tleboro. Vt te ID 9'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
STRATTON.

The grip seems to be no respecter of
persons and few new cases are reported,
but most of the sick ones are improving
Rev. and Mrs. w. j. Smith have been
called to Troy, \. H., to attend the funeral
of Mr.. Smiths mother who died at the
home of son in Marlboro Mass.
Miss f.. G. Knights has been home from
Wilmington, her school being closed for a
few days on account of the illness among
her pupils. Charles II. Grout has also
been home from his school at Newfane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

Allow me to add my tribute to the efficacy of
Ely Cream Balm. l was suffering from a severe
attack OF influenza and catarrh and was induced
| could hardly artculate, and in less than "a
hours the catarrhal symptoms and my hoarsenesS
disappeared and was able to sing a heavy role in
Grand Opera with voice unimpaired. | strongly
recommend 1t to all sngerS.-Wm. II. Hamilton
leading basso of the c. d. Hess Grand Opera Co
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
The First Step.

Perhaps y on are run down, can't sleep, cant
think, can'tdo anything to your satisfaction and
you wonder what ails you. You should heed the
warning, you taking the first step into nervous
prostration, You need a nerve tonic and in Elec-
trio Bitters you will find the exact remedy for re-
storing your nervous system TO its normal healthy
condition. Surprising results follow the use Of
this great nerve tonic and alternative. Your ap-
petite returns, good digestion is restored and the
liver and kidneys resume their healthy action.
Try bottle Price 80 cents at f. H. Holden &
Co. IS drug store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
READSBORO

Titus Stowe has been appointed special
police officer.
The railroad company has added five
passenger coaches to its equipment.
Christmas week will long be remembered
as the time when so much strong drink
was put where no man seeth it again.
Many arrests followed in consequence and
altogether it was time of much tribulation
for some.
La grippe is almost universal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
Deaths in Town During the Year 1901,

Jan, g. Mrs. Ned Pierce, %; Jan. 25, Benjamin
Austin, 81 Jan. % Lucius Abbott, SO; Jan, %
Nathan Buxton, 95; Feb. q, Winfield Wright 70;
Mar. 4, Mrs. G. G. McAster 20: Mar. 6, child of
Glen Davis, mOnths Mar Is, Martin Davenport.
81; Apr. IA, Mrs. H. Stone; Apr. H. John Walker;
May (, James Sutton, so; May -, Miss Leroy Da-
Wis, 43; May 26, Miss Nancy Cochran, 95; June /.
Mrs. Echron Baker, 81; June II, Lewis Williams,
6S; July 4, infant son of Sim Cobb, B months:
Aug y, Mrs. Milton Bates, 81; Aug. 49, Will Hol-
den, 20; Aug. 30, Mrs, Jennie Ladd; Sept. s. Mrs.
Elbridge Eames, rs; Oct. 4, Noah Whitman. "A:
Oct; 2B Mrs. Ephraim Abbott; Nov, o, Ruel S.
WILDER 80; Nov. II, Mrs. Bliss Smith, So
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
TOWN SHEND.
Death of Miss TyvItchelI

In the death of Miss Nellie NJ. Twitch-
ell last Saturday night the community has
suffered loss not easily made good A
member of the Baptist church, an active
member of the Christian EndeavOr society
from its beginning and successful school
teacher, she had many acquaintance and a
wide circle of friends. Last winter, although
then in delicate health, she taught school
in Jamaica and came home at the end of
the term worn out. She has failed steadi-
ly since then and has suffered much. She
bore all, however, with exemplary patience,
and faced death without fear. Rev. f.. S.
Mitchell of East Longmeadow, Mass, a
former pastor of the Baptist church, Off
ciated at the funeral on Tuesday, in ac-
cordance with her special request, assisted
by Rev. c, ID. II. Meacham. The village
schools attended in a body, besides a large
number of relatives and friends. The
flowers provided were many and beautiful
The family have the heartfelt sympathy of
many friends.
Miss Alice Albee has given up her school
in district No. on account of ill-health.
Rev. E. d. r. Meacham, the new Bap-
fist pastor, will board at the hotel for the
present.
Charles f. Houghton has been very i'll
with Inflammation of the bowels, but is
somewhat better now.
Miss Myrtle Kinney, preceptress at the
academy, has been compelled to give up
her position on account of difficulty with
her eyes, and has returned to her home in
Houghton, Me. Mrs. A. b. Call takes her
work in the school.
We too have the grip. Several families
have been Frustrated by it and to mention
all its victims would be to repeat good
share of the names taken by the census
enumerator. There have also been severe
cases of sickness which could not be laid
to the charge of this common enemy.
That people live to good old age in the
West river valley is indicated by the fact
that the average age of the 21persons whose
funerals Rev. G. ii. Smith attended during
1891 was II years. OF these one was 9l
years old, one 90, three others were over
so, nine others were over 20, and only
two were under 80. Eleven died in New
fame, nine in TOwnshend, and one in ia
maica.
The annual meeting of the trustees of
Leland and Gray seminary was held Mon
day, nine members being present. The
report of the prudential committee showed
the institution TO be in a satisfactory con
dition. The treasurer's report showed an
income from the permanent fund of
about $500 for the year, of which 5000 was
spent for repairs, $50 for books, $50 for
insurance, and the rest to pay current ex-
penses. Hon. A. Stoddard of Westmin-
ster was reelected to the office of presi- |
dent, which he has held since Jan. l, 1872. |
Hon. l. H. Batchelder, M. Davidson, ESQ.,,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
PIGNIX BRATTIEBoRO FRIDAY, 1892

disease: also Mrs. Lucy Pike, Frank HICKS,
Jarvis Hudson, Gerald Wheeler, Abraham
Chase and Mrs. II. NJ. Xix. Mrs. George
SAWYER is lust recovering from the epidem-
ic. There is scarcely family in town but
,,,,,o r,anhpr is i'll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

A CARD OF THANKS We hereby express our
thanks to our friends and neghbors for their uni
versal kindness to our beloved daughter and SIS
ter during the long months of her sickness IL is
our prayer that sthpy may receive divine and
earthly comfort, should days Of sorrow come to
them.
Mr. and MRs H. NJ TwTTCHELL,
ANNA G. Tw1TCHELL.
ADDIE A. TwITCHELL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

In the preliminary remarks to the New
Years sermon reference to losses in the
church by death recalled the loss to this
AT her funeral the pastor said one less
quiet Christian life was with us. Her
faults, if she had any, we could not now
remember. Her voice had never been
heard in public, but she had done what she
could. The lesson of steadfastness and
patience was applied, from scripture read,
to her character. The floral tributes were
profuse and beautiful Some of them, fill
ing her place in the family pew on the fol-
lowing Sunday, spoke elOquently of that
constant presence there so many years.
Not only did she respond literally to all
calls from the church, but hers was essen
TALLY public-spirited nature, though eX-
IRENE mOdesty, intensified by deafness, oft
en- prevented expression of it by word.
That she was generous was not altogether
because she had comfortable means, but
she loved giving and made it a fixed prin-
ciple. Had she been poor she would have
economical to share with others. A letter
written from an old schoolmate saws:
Mrs. Higgins was always to be depended
on to do what she could This attribute
of dependablenesS, so often redeeming eX-
tremely undemonstrative lives from the
commonplace, can never be at discount.
Mrs. Higgins has been treasurer of the To-
cal w. c. T. L. for nine years. Her par
ents were Silas and Eunice Kenny. for
many years residents on Newfane Hill.
OF. the seven children, Henry S. Kenny of
this village is the only surviving one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
Mrs. LYdia NIonre.

Mrs. Moore, mother of Mrs. Anna
Green, passed away peacefully at midnight
Wednesday. She was another whose years
were many. Her mind was clear and until
few months ago her hands were often
busy over bits of needle work which she
skillfully wrought into useful and fancy
articles. Her last years were spent with
Mrs. Green, and they were placid days
More suffering came of late, but it was a
well rounded and peaceful life which has
just closed at the age of %. The daugh-
ter, who has tenderly cared for these de-
clining days, will have for remembrance a
sweet life peacefully gone to rest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

40 matter what disease you may have Be sure
the medicine you take is reliable Such a med
lcine you VIII always find Sulphur Bitters They
are not cheap rum drink, but are made of the
ch3leeSt roots and herbs to be found in the veg
etable kingdom Daily Argus ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

Was saved by Hoods SarSaparilla." saws Mr.
b. b. Jones of Alma, Me. she had seven run
ming sores in different places on her body but on
giving her Hoods Sarsaparils there was marked
improvement and now she is WELL strong and
healthy" N'
Hood S Pills cure constipation by restoring the
peristatic action Of the almentary canal They
are the best family cathartic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
WEST DOVER.
Death of wentworth N. Harris.


This community was greatly shocked
and saddened to hear of the death of w.
N. Harris which took place Saturday
morning. About two weeks ago Mr.. Har-
ris was taken i'll with the prevailing influ-
enza, but after a few days was so far re-
covered as to be out again. 1t would seem
that he overdid or took cold so that he had
a second attack which terminated in pneu-
mOnia. Mr.. Harris was native of Yer
non. He came here to live about the year
1868, and has since been an esteemed citi-
zen of this town. He was an industrious,
candid, conscientious, honest man. For
several years he has been one of the select
men of the town. He was a member of
the Universalist church at Wilmington,
and was also member of the Grand
Army, having served as a soldier in the Civil
war for three years. Rev. Mr.. Sprague of
-BrattleborO attended the funeral, which
was held from the Congregational church
on Tuesday. The heartfelt sympathy of
neighbors and friends is given to the be
reaved family of children who within two
months have lost a devoted and ndulgent
father and mother.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

Mrs. Miriam Harris Jones and her hus-
band were here from Middletown, N. Y,
to attend her fathers funeral, also w. To-
hey from Peterboro, n. H.
Mrs. N. A. Crosier of Rutland is spend
ing few days with her parents.
w. A. Estabrook, who has been spend
ing the holidays at home, returned to
Hartford, Conn, this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia and too hearty
eating is relieved at once by taking one of Car
ter's Little Liver Pills Immediately after dinner
Don't forget this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

We would make note of another sur
prise from the members of Mrs. Bruce s
Sunday school class in the way of hand
some gift in money to Mrs. Bruce on New
Years day. When she became teacher of
this class few years ago it numbered four
or five scholars and it now has about 20.
Now, and during the past year or two,
three have belonged to the "Shut Ins."
Since Mrs. Bruce became teacher death has
claimed two members, Mrs. Sarah Sears
and Mrs. Abigail Higgins. Mrs. Sarah
Cook and Mrs. Lucy Cushing, the oldest
members, have been victims of grip for a
few days.
ONE OF THE MEMBERS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08

patriotic woman, that when her son was in
the United States Congress she preferred
his military title.
The following item is taken from the To-
cal columns of the Burlington Free Press:
81. Henry Myers, general secretary of the
Christian Aid association which is carrying
on work among the prisoners in Vermont,
is in the city soliciting funds to aid in the
work. 1t is proposed to establish mis-
sion near Rutland for the benefit of the
inmates of the house of correction"
Cupid has been busy among the active
and useful young people in district number
4, with the result that Mr. and Mrs. Hes
cock have issued invitations to the mar
riage of their only daughter, Alice E., to
Fred Randall of Wardsboro There are
more than whispers that the occasion
will be double wedding, with viii Hes
cock, the oldest son of the family and
Miss Ida Eddy as the other happy pair.
Other matter crowds out report of the
New Years dramatic entertainment.