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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
TOWNSHEND.

W, II. ingalls, is spending few days in
Boston.
Adolph Swanson has purchased the old
house under the hill in Harmonyville and
moved into it.
jefferson Holland. an aged and well
known citizen OF this town. died Thursday.
The funeral will Ice held tomorrow.
Miss Mary l. Plumb j, in town for q
few weeks. She has passed her eNamina-
tions successfully and expects to enter Mt.
Holyoke seminary in the autumn.
The Jarvis Boynton will case from West
Townshend was again before Judge l.. NJ
Reed June l. additional testimony being
heard on both sides. The decision of the
court was that the will should be sustained.
The old story is again repeated in which
the principal figure is boy with a toy re-
volver. He didn't know it was loaded,
and now he nurses a finger with hole
through it, and the boy who was standing
in front of him has a hole in his LEG. Next,
One of the two great elm trees in front
of Henry Underwood's house became SO
badly decayed in its trunk that it was
thought best TO cut ii down this week.
The stump was six feet in diameter. The
two trees were very fine specimens OF our
finest shade trees.
The usual amount of house painting Is
going on. notable improvement having been
made in the kathan and Sparks houses in
Harmonvvllc. and the ARENAS Blood
house W. II. Saunders is putting up a
barn for John Whtcomb, the only build
Ing being erected here this season.
The action taken by the town March 2S.
for calling in its railroad bonds, having
been found not sufficient, a meeting was
held last Friday. at which the former vote
was rescinded. and it was voted To call in
the bonds As soon a il could be legally
done and 10 refund the debt al a rate of in
terest net greater than 4 per cent.
Orchard post. G.. A. L., attended church
last Sunday at the Congregational house,
both churches uniting in the service. Rev
c. II. Smith preached the sermon on saw
ing life by losing it, the thought being il
Illustrated by reference to the soldiers who
in giving up life most truly gained il. In
spite of Monday clouds large audience
gathered at the Baptist church where the
Memorial services were held. The simple
and impressive ritual OF the Grand Army
was rendered by the post, a quartet led by
b. }. Kenyon rendered appropriate music
with fine effect and Rev. {. ID. r. Meacham
gave an address in which appreciative
reference TO the past was happily blended
with counsel for the future. The pouring
rain prevented a large number from going
to the cemetery, the post and few citi-
zens only attending to the decoration Of
the graves there. The post extend their
hearty thanks to all who assisted in the
carrying out OF the program and especially
10 those who furnished flowers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
NEWEANE.

Mr.. Farwell, lately of South London
derry, is the new station agent.
The adjourned annual meeting of Fayette-
Vile library association will be held with
the librarian, Miss Merriheld, Saturday. the
4th, at O'Clock 2. NJ.
Mrs. Burditt. Miss 4. c. Mortified.
Miss Fish and Mr.. Charles Hescock were
in attendance at the County Sunday school
convention at West Townshend Wednes-
day.
In the nickel savings stamp class recently
established by the Windham county bank,
Sadie Underwood was the first leave OFF
at the head with a dollar on deposit.
The number of adults as we'll as children
who are saving their nickels is increasing.
\ late number OF Vermont Missionary
in its list of unsupphed congregational
churches has no mention of any field in
this county without at least preaching for
the summer Mention was made of the
calling OF a student from Mortified 10
churches in Guilford and Green River
In an account of the launching of the
Castine, a Maine built gunboat. at Bath iron
works, the Boston Herald prints portrait
of Miss Martha Hichborn, daughter Of
Naval Constructor Hichborn, who perform
ed the christening ceremony. The naval
constructors wife was Miss Franklin of
this town, the first woman to teach a sing
ing school in Fayetteville.
1t is not impossible that European
banking customs, given in print last week
as the topic of one of the papers represent
ing Newtane W. c. T. I. at Wilmington
convention may have some connection
with temperance work in considering the
amount OF bank stock generally owned by
excessive drinkers. European drinking
customs, the correct topic, is more TO the
point
a stop Oh the Salmon hole bridge on re-
turning TO Newfane reminds the traveller of
Mrs. Mary Livermore's lively protest on
the occasion of her coming from London
derry when she was To lecture the second
time in this town. As often happens,
part of the train was left for return of the
engine from Newfane station, on account
of the grade at HOwes cut A stiff gale
was blowing and Mrs. Livermore failed TO
appreciate being left nearly alone in the
car midway on the bridge for half an hour.
Some travellers enjoy it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
WEST HALIFAX.
Memorial Day Celebration.

Memorial day. with its exercises, passed
off better than could have been expected
considering the rainy weather. The Grand
Army post and Sons of Veterans formed
in column at Grand Army hall and, led by
the drnm corps, consisting Of c. y. Sturgis
and {. A. Smith dTummers, and G.. {.
Messer piccolo. marched 10 village hall.
where they were joined by the Woman
Relief corps and thence marched to the
church where these exercises We're render
ed: Singing by quartet OF members of
the family of c. F. Griffin; prayer by Rev.
A. W. Goodnow: music by the drum corps
followed hy song by the quartet: remarks
by Commander Brown. who introduced Rev.
F. W. Sprague who delivered the address
music, America, in which the whole
audience joined, after which the column
was reformed and marched TO the village
cemetery. where the usual ritual OF the
post were observed, and the graves of
comrades were decorated with flowers. after
which Rev Nh. Sprague pronounced the
benedction. All then returned to village
hall where the ladies had prepared a boun-
tiful repast, and after all had been provided
for several baskets of provisions were given
TO the needy, thus carrying out the prin-
ciples of fraternity and charity, for which
the order of the Grand Army stands.
The exercises passed of in the most sat
isfactory manner, and nothing but cordial
praise of them was heard. Everybody
pronounced the address one of the best OF
its kind, and the other exercises We're on a
par with il. The post extend their thanks
to the Griffin family for their aid in fur
nishing music
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
WARDSBORO

Mrs. j. \. Steele is recovering from her
recent illness.
The weather OF last Tuesday did not
SAVIOR of a snow storm very much.
= : Phillips went to Waterbury, Conn,
last Saturday to visit his children.
Arrangements have been made for the
observance of children's day. which will be
the second Sunday in June.
Mrs. Henry j Allen was the victim OF
intense suffering last week with neuralgia.
At the present time she is more comforta-
Bile
Resident soldiers. detailed for that pur-
pose. placed flags upon the graves of sol
diers in our village cemetery Tuesday
morning. 1t has been proposed to decor
ate the graves next Sunday after the church
service if the weather proves favorable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
WILLIAMSNILLE

Thermometer stood at 80 on Wednesday.
c. II. Dickinson OF Wallingford. Conn,
made a flying visit to his father last week.
Mrs. Alice Morse is quite ill., She has
been improving her house with plaster,
paint and paper
James Hopkins, who for six weeks has
been i'll with rheumatic fever at G.. i. vii
liams $, is able TO sit up.
Mrs. Spence and Mrs Cannedy, sisters
of Nathan and c. L. Perry, left Tor their
homes on Friday. May p.
O. l.. sherman has returned from Min
neapolis, accompanied by his grandson
Harold, who will spend the summer here
On account of the association to be held
in Bellows Falls June : and :, the ladies
circle will hold their meeting June ,, with
Mrs. c. +. Park
Vegetation shows no effect of the recent
snow storm. hut no one will complain of
drouth for some time To come The cloudy
nights have prevented view Of the comet.
Memorial day was observed at the Meth
odst church on Sunday, but the rain pre-
vented anything being done at the cemetery
on Monday 1t was generally observed as
a holiday.
j. W. Howard of Keene y. H., who for
20 years has worked for the Cheshire rail
road, has accepted a position in their shops
in East Cambridge. Mass, now in the
hands of the FitchbuTg railroad, where ne
has charge of 90 men. He has moved his
family 10 Someryille, Mass, and offers ms
house in heene for sale.
The people who are interested in the
grove meeting on Dummerston Hin will
meet at the tabernacle ON "Wednesday
morning, june s. The men viii come with
their teams for the purpose of fitting up
the road and grounds, the ladies for
days outing and to enjoy a picnic dinner.
All are invited TO attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
o. j. PRATT
Carpet
Department,
SPECIAL
Mark-dOWn
Reduction
SALE

Of the largest and finest stock
Of Carpets in New England
outside the largest cities.
The assortment comprises
over 400 rolls Of the best
standard makes, in the la
test and most artistic de-
signs at the following IN
paralleled low prices
FOrty-eight pieces very best
quality of all-WOOl Ingram Car
pets, at only % cents, worth 6S
cents.
Fifty pieces KensingtOn Art
Kidderminster Carpets, all our
own private patterns at only Go
cents, worth 50 cents.
Twenty-Five pieces good Tapes
try Carpet at 30, 60 and 60 cents.
Forty pieces very best ROXbury,
Tapestry Brussels Carpet, all
choice patterns at only % cents,
worth 80 cents.
FOrty-ffve pieces full flve-frame
Body Brussels Carpet, all new
choice patterns at only 81, worth
$l.25.
AgraS and odd pieces Of Brus-
sells Carpet at only So cents, worth
81. Mattings, Oil Cloths, and
Smyrna Rugs at fully copper cent
under regular prices.
The above special bargains are
worthy Of immediate cOnSidera-
tiOn by intending purchasers, as
these prices cannot be maintained
for very long time.
Everybody interested in Car
pets is invited to examine this
stock, which is the largest in the
state, before purchasing. HO,
tells, Churches and Benevolent
Institutions supplied at manu-
facturerS' prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
STRATTON.

Mrs. Elizabeth Perry is sick at Orrin
Eddys.
Fred Waite of Brattleboro has placed his
steam mill near Henry Hewitts, where he
has 1000 logs to saw.
The continued wet weather has hinder
ed the farmers in their work but the few
warm days of late make vegetation start
rapidly.
Miss Jennie shcpardson, who has been
attending school in Hoosic Falls, " y,
came home June /, the schools there be-
ing closed on account of diphtheria being SO
nreyAlent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
SOUTH VERNON.

L. W. Brown had horse mired last
Saturday and injuries received in eXtricat-
Ing the animal caused its death.
Powers institute of Bernardston. Mass.
closed Wednesday evening with the usual
graduating exercises. Fred L. Brooks and
Myron L. Russell OF thi, place were among
the eleven graduates. The latter taught
three successive terms of school and with
no vacation entered the institute and 10y
his uutirinc energy and perseverance put
the study of two terms into one and Sue
ceedcd In graduating with his class.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
WheeLmen.

We have just received u
pairs more of the celebrated
L. A. w. Special Bicycle
Balls. They are made from
the best Dongola stock, are Of
medium height and are per-
feet fitting. Any one who
thinks of purchasing is invit-
ed to compare them with any
thing in the market. Our
price is ST. less than they can
be bought in either Boston or
New York. All sizes from {
to 10. Widths 3, 4 and s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
VERNON.

c, Z. Davis is building a tobacco barn
40 feet long
Mr. and Mrs. John Gould of Springfield
are visiting at c. II. Newton's.
d. 5. Fairman exhibits an egg presented
by one Of his biddies = by 8 inches. No
cards.
The Pomona meeting of the grange here
last Saturday was enjoyed by a goodly
number of patrons, and the afternoon SEES
sion by many others, and was withal a very
pleasant meeting.
The steam mill has completed the saw
ing of nearly a million feet of lumber for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
The Ladies

Are all invited to call and see
our new style of fine Dongola
Kid Button Boots, with opera
toes and medium common
sense heels and patent leather
tips. They are OF the latest
design, and compare favorably
with those usually sold for 81.
AS we buy them directly from
the manufacturers and get the
wholesale discount, we shall
offer them at So.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
JACKSONVILLE.
The Mining Disaster in which J. {. and
l.. =. Hall Were Killed,

Seldom Is such gloom cast upon 20 community
that thrown over the family and friends of
Perry Hall oi Halifax when word came To- them
that his TWO SOILS. J G. aut J.. D. Hall, had lost
their lives .u mining accident near Cherokee,
Cal j. b.. Powers and tine Hall brothers were
cleaning ont some surc- 90 the main drain ut the
Spring Valley company. This main tunnel i- run
through solid rock but There lS a small tunnel.
called the WhtraW incline. leading into the tan
mel about 2UO feet from the upp-reuI. The work
men went down shaft some 4uu feet below the
incline and then up 10 the foot of the incline
through this incline they had brought down pipe
of large capacity The water was 20 Ice used 10
wash out the gravel. rock and timbers at the head
from Table mountain. several caves mad occurred
in the WhiIelaW incline, fGrminga large chamber.
These caves would stop the water Tor a few mo-
ments, but il would soon rise and gradually wash
them away. ON the morning Of the fatal acct
dent they had ordered 1890 inches of water 10 be
turned into the pipe that led 10 the tunnel intend
ing 20 place some charges Of giant powder la the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
GUILFORD CENTRE.

The Weeks family arrived in town Tues
day.
j. II. Franklin has leased and moved to
the Jere Miner farm. The Jaber Denni-
son place has been sold to Frank Graves.
Mrs. Cylndia s. Russell, whose death
occurred in Deerheld, Mass. May p, At
the age of So years and eight months, had
many relatives in this town and in Brattle-
bOro
The sermon given by Rev. F. W. Sprague
last Sunday was listened to with marked
attention. Six of the Grand Army We're
present. After services they decorated the
graves of those buried in the cemetery.
They then went to the cemetery at Wealth
erhead Hollow and from there to Guilford
They had visited the cemetery at Hines
burg before coming to the Centre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
EAST DOVER.

Rev. w. Chase and wife are in Chester
for few days this week.
Emerson A. Gould, wife and child visited
Mr. Gould's brother, George A. Gould Of
East Greenwich Il. f.. last week.
Will Eddy and Miss Linda Moore We're
married on Monday 10y Rev. Mr.. Chase,
and Erying Staples of Bratteboro. formerly
of this place was married on Wednesday
to Miss Clara Miller of Brattleboro. The
young people have the best wishes of many
friends for their future happiness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
WEST TOWNsHEND.

Norman Boyden Ia, been suffering from
quinsy sore throat.
Miss Sarah Harris. who has been spend
ing the winter in Boston, has returned,
The Sunday school convention held here
Wednesday was greatly enjoyed in spite OF
the extreme heat. The program contained
much that was valuable 10 Sunday school
workers. Quite a large number of people
We're present and il was only TO be regretted
that many more could not have the good
things also.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
GUIIFORD

There will be divine services in Christ
church Sunday afternoon at $50.
There will be preaching in the Congrega-
tional church on Sunday at 1880 a. NJ.
and 1880 p. NJ.
Henry Wilder has begun the work Of
tearing out the old grist mill dam, with the
intention OF putting in a new one and
building a grist mill and carriage shop.
The farmers have long felt the need OF a
grist mill in this part of the town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
FOR SALE CHEAP.

FOLLOWING SECOND hand vehicles. buggy $40
/ aud Sl5. top buggy, $40; express wagon. So:
two-Seat carrvAn with top, So. Pha-tou, Sl2
New vehicles now on hand. Twu-seat express
In natural wood So Nice family wagon. really
a No !. 81 and S9O. Concord buggy custom
made and o. X so. Another equally good
but with Banner spring. So Top huggies from
81 upward ! sell no new vehicles. hut what !
warrant sell some with only 81 profit and on
many Of my new ones only make a profit OF s.
D. l.. GRIGGS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
DUMMERSTON.
In Memory Of the Dead.

The Col. VIM. H. Greenwood post of
Putnev made their seventh annual visit TO
this place on Memorial day, to honor the
memory of dead soldiers and decorate their
graves with flowers. On account of un-
favorable weather a part of the exercises
were held in part of the residence of VIM.
0. Miller. The stately naples in the yard
furnished ample protection from the misty
clouds. and the handsome portico served
as a speakers stand. Miss Ida Randall 5
defamation was well given, and Mr.. +. II.
Miller sang very acceptably. K. NJ. Pratt,
who lost an arm in the battle of Bull Run,
vas the principal speaker He spoke ear
nestly and effectively on the subject sug-
gested by the occasion The flowers placed
on the grave of Col Greenwood We're very
beautiful. and the baskets of handsome
flowers. furnished by Mrs +. y. Green
wood for the soldiers graves, formed a
very attractive feature in the decorating
services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03

obstruction and fire them which would loosen it,
then go back up the shaft. and when the water
was turned ON it would sweep it out through the
tunnel II is generally believed that cave much
larger than the previous one temporarily stopped
the water. causing an immense volume 70 0ccunu
late which, when released went with such power
and force as to fill the tunnel and sweep down up
on the imprisoned miners before they had time to
escape. instantly dashing them from the tunnel
This tunnel which is "a ont one mile in length, is
cut through the rock and is rough, Jagged ana IN
even Below the tunnel Is a canal paved with
large stone and buulders TO keep tons of rock,
dirt and water that pass daily over II from wash
ing Ia this canal are steps or drops Of p feet
fall each over which the unbroken rock falls and
is broken and the gold separated as 10 passes
along the bed of the canal one of the Hall boys
was found near the outlet OF the tunnel nearly
buried with the debris of rock dirt and huge TIM
beers They had been swept from the incline
through the tunnel The other brother and young
Powers were found about mile down the canal.
having passed over three of these drops one of
the Hall boys had one Lee broken. ana all three
through the Jagged tunnel with such swiftness
that their clothing even their boots, was torn from
their bodies only overall leg, held by one sis.
peuder, with pocket containing pocketbook ana
watch was left ON one of the Hall brothers. II
seems nearly miracle that they were not literally
torn to pieces. The Hall brothers were young
men of sterling, upright character. large and sue
cesStul business capacity universal taVorltes' ana
acknowledged leaders wherever they were.
The reunion of the Stickney family oc-
CURED last Sunday, and all remained over
TO enjoy Memorial day.
The Benefit club met with Lottie and
Ada Pike Wednesday afternoon and even
ing. \ picnic is planned for the near future.
The next regular meeting of North River
grange will be held June II. \ program
of entertainment and refreshments will be
provided. The men will have charge OF
the exercises
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
Almon Ballou is anite m.

Edward Guild. who is working in the
tannery at Winchester, y H.. has been
home a few days on a visit.
People are very backward with their
farming, more SO than usual, and the
ground is TOO wet for easy cultivation.
Henry and Byron Clark of North Adams,
Mass, who have been here on a fishing
trip, spent sunday with their uncle, L. Il.
Hall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
snunH NRWFANE.

Mrs. Rev. Hatfield leaves this Thursday
morning for Hartford, Conn, on two
weeks visit with friends and relatives.
L. NJ. Dexter and John l.. Morse of
Philadelphia arrived Thursday night for a
stay of a few days to make plans for their
regular summer visit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE.

Alton Morse has returned to Brookine,
and is at work again in the new mill
Rev. O. J. Taylor and wife, /, W. Bush,
Clarence Bush, George f. Ware and wife
and c. NJ. Robbins and wife attended the
Baptist state convention this week. May
81 and June j and ,. They report the
meetings well attended. and full OF interest
and enthusiasm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
WEST MARDsBORn.

Parke Swift of Athol. Mass. recently
visited al L. L. Rice's.
Mrs. Diary. with two children. have been
10 Adams, Mass. Tor few days visit.
j. A Streeter with wife and child from
Newark, y. j., are staying al O. y. John
sons.
= r. Perry has gone 10 Minneapolis to
spend three weeks with his daughter Mrs
Leonard
Mrs. L. \, Pierce and Miss Amy I. Per
~ attended the W. c. T. L. convention
last week
Rev. L. b. Earle has returned from New
Brunswick, leaving his father alive but
still very weak. He gave an excellent
memorial sermon Sunday, speaking espec-
tally of the struggles Yet before Us before
our land can truly be called free He also
went to Jamaica Sunday and Monday 10
take part in the memorial exercises there
About 80 young people from Wardsboro,
Bucketville and this vicinity attended a
birthday party at the home of Miss Kate
NJ. Shine last week Thursday night. y
nice plush box OF stationery and a sum OF
money were presented and received with
thanks. Plentiful refreshments were serv-
ed by Mrs Shine and games were played.
A CARn-We desire 10 express our heartfelt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
DONNELL & DAVIS

We have just returned from
our second visit to New York
and have added to our stock the
latest and choicest things we
could find in millinery line.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
NOW AND HERE.

NAN you mud use for wood / have a fine lot
y now in the yard and am glad 70 accommo-
date you. Good wood, low price prompt delv-
cry GEO. S. PERRY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-06-03
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