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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
THE ASHUEL0T TRAGEDY.
A Bar Room Fight Results in
Two Deaths.

Walter TUFTS, the Hotel Manager, As
snulted by Fred Fuller, Dies from the
Razor Wounds, and Fuller Takes His
own Life.
The Phoenix of last week contained in
brief the story of the tragedy at Ashuelot,
N. H., which resulted in the death of two
men-Walter Tufts, from wounds inflicted
by Fred Fuller with razor, followed by
the suicide of Fuller Tufts was the lessee
and manager of the Kingsley House at
Ashuelot. Fuller went to the hotel March
Is and asked for liquor. He had been
lounging about the hotel for a day or two,
drinking and making himself obnoxious.
Tufts refused to sell Fuller liquor, and the
latter became so enraged that Tufts put
him out doors. Fuller soon returned, re-
newed his demand, and being refused,
sprang upon Tufts with a drawn razor.
Tufts was cut about the face and one fin
ger bitten by Fuller. He succeeded in
disarming Fuller, however, and pounded
him severely. Tufts was attended by DIR.
Leonard of Hinsdale. His condition was
not thought to be serious. In a few days
erysipelas set in, and this was followed by
meningitis, which caused death on We'd
iiSoudg hlSllI vi ldSI Ntths
Thursday morning Solicitor Hersey, Cor
oner Wellington and Sheriff futile of
Keene went to Ashuelot, and warrant
was made out for the arrest of Fuller. In
the meantime the coroner's jury was i'm
panelled, consisting of Henry Abbott,
Wright Wood and W. L. II. Felch. Sher-
if Turtle went to arrest Fuller, who lived
with his parents. Fuller was apparent
l,r nj no ,,n,,1I M,
with the officers. He asked permission to
change his clothes and was allowed to go
into his own room. After about ten min
utes the sheriff asked why Fuller did not
come. Fuller's mother went to the door OF
the room and asked her son if he was
ready. He replied no, but that he would
| be in a minute or two. Five minutes later
the mother again tried the door, found il
locked and when she looked through the
key hole threw up her hands with a cry Of
horror exclaiming that her son had killed
himself. The sheriff at once summoned
the solicitor and coroner, and the door was
| forced open. Fuller was upon the floor
with his throat cut nearly from ear to ear
| The blood had ceased to flow, but basr
was nearly two-thirds full, and on the foo
was large pool of blood. Fuller was un
conscious. Drs. Leonard of Hinsdale anC
Evans of Winchester, who were in the vi
cinity, arrived in few minutes. The jugu
lar vein had not been severed and Fulle
was placed on the bed and the wounC
dressed. He regained consciousness an,
talked with those present, but died afte
three or four hours.
Tufts was widOwer, about 10 years old
and leaves no children. He was a nativ
of Ashuelot, and after working Is years i
Boston for the trucking firm of Balls
Willis, returned to Ashuelot three year
ago and had since been connected with tn
Kingsley House. His parents live in Ash
uelot. Fuller was 81 years old, unma
ried. He was teamster and lived wit
his parents. One of his brothers commit
ted suicide by shooting several years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
RHEUMATISM PREVALENT.
Caused by the Sudden Changes OF
Temperature.
PEOPLE WHO HAVE FOUND RELIEF.

Rheumatism is more prevalent here
than ever before.
When this disease fastens upon an in
dividunl with its soreness and pain,
swelling the joints, rendering him helpless
IN his movements. and SCATTERING his use
'uness. he is indeed an object of pity.
The Slight pain in the back, pain or stiff
,ess of the Joints or muscles, is a warning
,dcation of an impoverished condition
the blood, Il low state of health, and if
ut attended to at once, means rheu-
latism.
rheumatism can now be relieved and
";ed.
Slice the introduction of Favorite Rem
dy. lay Dr. David Kennedy, of Rondout,
y, there has been fewer sufferers
AN ever before.
Favorite Remedy drives out rheumatic
oison from the blood, restores the circu-
.tion, strengthens the nerve power
/ he best proof Of its value is the good
has done.
II was afflicted with inhammatory rheuma-
SIN ror fifteen years, writes Mr.. E Z. Tayer, OF
nst Nassau. NY So severe that ] was sup
isel T. bp a cripple for life ! nder ply sicans
.,nt nent grew worse. Dr. Kennedy's Favor,
r. .emedy helped me from the time first used
l. an entirely cured me-. Bave felt no trace OF
.ac disease since, and that was three years ago
The beautiful daughter of Mr.. James
Nc Farland, of DeMoines, la was help
less for months with sciatic rheumatism.
After few doses of DR.. Kennedy's Fav-
critic Remedy, she began to grow better,
app title impro we'd, slept well, and con-
tinuing its use, was cured.
81 was confined TO my bed with rheumatism
near my heart VIZ ties Ar, O. l.. Seaver, Of Biz
min Guam, Conn, and used DR.: Kennedy s Favor
IT, Remedy but short while before IL drove the
rheumatism out Of my system"
Mr. @. Lansing. of Troy, N. Y, had
rheumatism so bad that he had to be
turned over in bed After using DR.
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy but a short
while was restored to health.
What reason then for suffering with
rheumatism or neuralgia. This medicine
will help you II given trial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
John l.. Woods.

A VermOnter who Gave 100000 TO
Western Reserve UnIversity---He Left
$4,000 for Library and school
building at Bradford.
John L. Woods, who died at the Bonair
hotel, Augusta, Ga, March 26, bequeathed
$40, 600 for the building of a public libra
~ at Bradford and 5000 for its endow-
ment. and SIS 600 for the erection of school
buildings in that village. Mr.. Woods was
born in Corinth, this state, IN 1920. In
early manhood he went to Michigan, where
he became largely interested in the lumber
business. Since 1874 he has lived in
Cleveland, Ohio and although he retired
from active business 10 years ago he re-
tanned an interest in two business firms.
He had held many offices, but since his re-
tirement resigned all but two, the presi-
dency of the Euclid national bank and a
dictatorship of a Trust company. Mr..
Woods leaves no children and his wife
died five years ago. One sister lives in
Detroit and there are several nephews and
nieces in the vicinity of Bradford. During
the past five years Mr.. Woods has given
away the bulk of his estate. He Is known
as one of the great benefactors of the
West through his gifts to the medical de-
partment of the Western Reserve universe
", amounting in all TO 100000. He fur
nished the money for the erection of the
magnificent medical college building, and
later endowed it, his last gift being S12j,-
| 600. Ten years ago he founded a reading
room, library and club room in Osconda,
Mich, for the employees of one of the con
| Germs in which he was interested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
RERNARDsTON, MASS.

A quiet wedding was celebrated the 9TH
inst. at the home of the brides brother,
Wmot Putnam, when Clarence &. Stod-
dard and May n. Putnam were married
BY Rev. A. A. Davis. The mother gave
away the bride in a few impressive words.
The bride was tastefully attired in gray
travelling costume, presented by her broth
er in Hyde Park. There were also numer-
Gus gifts from the parents, sisters and other
brother. The occasion was the 23d ami
yersary of the groom's parents, and his
mothers birthday, as well as the annlver-
sary of the marriage of his grandparents
The young couple left by the II o'clock
train to visit friends in Hyde Park and
elsewhere, departing amid the traditional
shower of rice and old shoes, and followed
by the good wishes of all their friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
sAxTONs RIVER

Clement G.. Whtcomb, who died last
week i'm San Francisco from the effects of
fall sustained in Berkeley April /, was a
native of Saxtons River, being the fifth son
of Col. Carter Whitcomb. He went to
California in 1852, and had never returned
East, although he intended to do so the
coming summer.
Attention is called to Mrs. Frost's adj
vertsement of her large and well-selected
stock of spring millinery.
After an illness of several days Dea.
Warner has so far recovered as to be about.
On Monday Madam Laselle was SS years
old. Flowers and congratulations from
friends made the day notable.
Miss Florence Sabin, '93, Smith college,
spent Sunday with her aunt, returning to
college on Monday. Miss Sabin has in
view the study of medicine.
Mrs NJ. j. Clark, the beloved teacher of
the primary school, is with her mother IN
Athens, who is i'll. During Miss Clark's
absence, Miss Cora Cobb will have charge
of the primary school.
Fast day services at the Congregational
church were well attended. Rev. Mr..
Baldwin dscoursed with discrimination
and force upon the deceitfuness of riches.
Charles West, son-in-law of Mr. Russell
of Bellows Falls, has recently bought a
quarter interest in the wooden mill. John
Farnsworth sold his share in the mill some
months ago.
Tuesday evening, at the Congregational
church, a good audience listened with de-
light for an hour and half to Prof. +. r.
Pearse of Milford n. Y. His selections
were varied and excellent. He eXcels in
the humorous and pathetic. His audi
ence were especially pleased with his Ger
man dialect.
At the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Smith on
Fast day, her pastor, Rev. Mr.. Baldwin,
OBLIGATED. Mrs. Smiths death was very
sudden: a surprise even to her most init
mate friends. Her will names Edward
Walker, Esq, as executor. Miss X. jew
EFT, who has been in the family for eight
| years and more, has by the will life lease
of the entire estate Upon the decease of
Miss Jewett the income of the estate is to
be divided equally between the Baptist
and Congregational churches.
A social event of very general interest
was the marriage on Wednesday of Miss
Mary Coughlin to w. F. Ashton. The
ceremony took place at the Roman Catholic
church in Bellows Falls, the party return
ing after the ceremony to the home of the
bride in this village for the wedding break
fast. The future home of Mr.. and Mrs
Ashton will be at No. 81 Grand street
Middletown, Conn. Many good wishes
accompany them there
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
HINSDALE. N. Il.

Geo. f. Robertson is at home visiting
his parents.
Paul Mann is working in Stratton's jew
elry store.
Carl T. Richards is working at the hotel
for a few days.
Henry Black, who is now working in
Bellows Falls, spent Fast day in town.
large number from this place attended
the dance in Winchester Friday night.
Florence Pike fell from her tricycle. We'd
nesdav and was quite badly cut about the
head.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Fuller is very i'll with spinal dis
ease and is not expected to recover.
The town cart is out again, and some of
roads especially Church street which was
badly quilted, show decided improvement.
George Holland has the sale of the tick
cts for the "Old Homestead at Keene Sat
urdav night Over 70 tickets have been
sold and more are wanted.
The Ladies' Arion Concert company
will appear here next Friday under the
management of W. j. Harrington, who
conducted a singing school here about
year ago.
Albetra, the seven-year-old daughter OF
Chas Moran, died Monday night. The
funeral took place Thursday morning al
o'clock. The burial was in st. Joseph
cemetery
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
VICINITY GLEANINGs.
Making a Scalp.
The Operation on the Little Bridge
water Girl.

The Operation on the Little Bridge
water Girl.
Ruby Perkins, the Bridgewater girl who
was mentioned recently as having lost her
scalp, continued to improve in general
symptoms, all last week, and on Monday
underwent a very uncommon operation,
saws the Woodstock Standard, DIR. Pond
of Rutland, assisted by DR.. Francisco of
Rutland and DR.. Boyden of Brdgewater,
performed the operation of skin grating,
which consisted first in thoroughly cleans
ing the skull and the muscles still adherlng
to it, with strong disinfectant solution;
then the muscles and skull were thorough
" scraped, and DR.. Pond made about 30
punctures in the bare bone, about one
eighth of an inch deep; then the outside
skin was shaved from portion Of the leg
of the patient and placed carefully over the
raw and bleeding muscles of the skull, and
some pieces over the punctures made in the
bare bone The operation was not com
pleted, as the patient was under the in
fuence of ether for nearly two hours and
it was deemed unsafe to continue 1t longer.
| She will be taken to Rutland in day or
two. when the operation will be continued.
DIR. Pond is confident of success. The
operation is known as the Tierce method,
| and was first practised by a French surgeon
during the French and Indian war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
Mr.. HAYNES NEW YORK SUCCESS.
GOtham's Largest Hotel, md one ~ the
Greatest in the World, Operated
by n New Englander.

One of the most remarkable successes Of
New York hotel enterprises is Mr.. Haynes
Broadway Central Hotel at Broadway, near
Bleecker Street, opposite Bond Street. Mr..
Haynes spent nearly year in time and over
$4,000 in money rebuilding, recognizing and
refurnishing the property to meet the demand
for first-class family and business hotel on the
American and European plans at popular
prices. This is the largest hotel in New York
and one of the great hotels of the world, and
can comfortably accommodate 1000 persons.
II is the most conveniently located hotel for
business or pleasure in the city; The new sIy
store theatre and attraction of the city and
transfer with all crOss-town lines, reaching
every station, steamer, dock and ferry in town,
and the elevated roads have their stations both
at the rear and one block in front. New York
hotel men predicted that the great property
could never be filed, but for the past month
over fifty cots have been used nightly and many
turned away. Mr.. Haynes wonderful success
in this great enterprise is not only highly credit
able to himself, but confers honor on the New
England spirit that has made such success
possible.-BOst0n JOttrlldI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
Preventing Entnrr Misery.

II there is in this vale of tears, a more prolific
source Of misery than the rheumatic t. inge, We
have yet to hear of it, People are born with a
tendency to rheumatism, just as they are with
one to consumption or TO scrofula. Slight causes
may develop this. AS soon as the agonzIng com
plant manifests itself, recourse should he had to
Hostetter's stomach Bitters which checks its
further inroads and banishes the rheumatic poi.
son from the system. This statement tallirs
actly with the testimony Of physicians who have
employed this fine bl ,od depurent in their private
practice. There rs also the amplest professional
and general testimony as to the efficacy Of the
Bitters for malaria, liver complaint, constipation,
indigestion, kidney trouble nervousness and loss
of appetite and flesh. After a wetting, whether
followed by cold or not, the bitters Is useful as
a preventive Of the initial attack of rheuma-
tism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Norman Blodgett is putting up a barn
on the old BiXby place.
School begins next Monday, with Harry
Shaw of BrattlebOro as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wellington of Wal
than, Mass, recently spent few days at
+. \. Smiths.
VIII Wilder has begun work on new
barn for f. A. Smith, and James Stowell
Il Son of Grafton have taken contract to
build one for ). j. Weaver.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14

While W. 5. Fem was driving a strange horse
which he proposing to buy, the horse took
fright at the cars near Mr. Corlew's, and after
kicking itself free from the wagon ran until
caught a short distance away. The only damage
was smashed wagon-and "A horse still for sale
F. f. Hayward recently found a wallet contain
ing "A sum of money in bills and small change
which had evidently been lost some time.
An Estey organ was sold under attachment at
G. w. Metcalf's last saturday.
Rev Mr.. Dodge Of Bellows Falls supplied the
pulpit here last Sunday in exchange with II. \.
Dascomb.
Rev c. W. Thompson has accepted his:recall to
this church. but says he was not really expecting
il, surprising one Thompson cure sufficient for
the needs Of the place He intends TO be with us
May I.
c. F. Arnold took the cream route of G. II. Al
bee Thursday. Mr. Albee retires on account of
his health.
J. II Underwood has been quite i'll with quinsy
sore throat but is now gaining,
Boston parties this week putting steam
heaters into the Thompson cure and other build
ings for Rev. C. H. Dickinson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Keene's Postmaster Disappears.
He is Found at Cincinnati, Ohio, APP
parently Demented.

He is Found at Cincinnati, ohio, APP
parently Demented.
Fred E. Barrett, postmaster at Keene,
disappeared last Thursday night. He left
the post-office soon after o'clock and was
last seen on Main street near the City hotel.
He is unmarried and lived at the home of
his father. When he did not return at
midnight his family became alarmed, and
searched in vain for him about the city.
Friday morning, when the post office was
opened, everything, including Mr.. Barrett's
accounts, was found all right All day
Friday, Saturday and Sunday and up to
Monday noon searching parties ransacked
Keene and vicinity, examining barns and
outbuildings, woods, swamps, ponds and
streams. On Sunday as many as 200 men
were searching at one time. Parties with
teams covered the roads in all directions
and others followed various clues by rail.
1t was finally found that man answer
ing Barrett's description was seen between
Swanzey and Winchester, and the ticket
seller at Greenfield recognized Mr.. Barrett S
photograph as that of a man who had
asked about ticket for Keene and Hins-
dale, but who went away without buying
one. Monday noon a telegram was re-
ceived from the superintendent of police
at Cincinnati, Ohio, stating that Mr.. Bar
rett was there in custody, apparently de-
mented. kilograms were at once sent to
have Mr.. Barrett given the best of care, and
his brother-in-law, p. +. Babbidge, left fol
Cincinnati. Mr.. Barrett is 80 years old, a
prominent Knight TemplaI, and member
of the Light Guard of Keene. He ha:
been in i'll health for some time, and is nov
a victim of acute dementia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
BONNEVILLE.

Herman Skinner is at home from New York city
Tor short vacation
Mr. st. Mary has moved from Goshen 10 the
Urdlam house at Grahamville.
Lyman Bolster is at Putney TO attend the tu'
neral of his brother, Joel Bolster.
At the donation party last Thursday evening
The sum Of Sll was realized.
Mrs. Abbie Clark has bought Of Mrs. James
Lamson the house now occupied by DR.. RAND
ieau. The doctor win remain there for the COM
ing year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
WESTMINSTER.
Death of Mrs. John Mcneil.

Mrs. John Mcneil died Thursday morning,
aged Sc years ) months. Her maiden name
Alkaline Kdder She was born IN Dalton, y. II. ,
but her early home in, Alstead She was
married 10 Aaron p Tenney in 1888, going then to
Bellows Falls to live Four children were born To
them Hattie VI. Mrs. \. 7. Corssl, Mary A,
Henry A and Herbert A. OF these all but the
last named are now living, and their home and
that of the granddaughter, Ada Corliss, has been
for some time with their mother and step-father
The husband and father died IN 1863. In 1872 Mrs
Tenney married Dea. John Mcneil, and her home
has since been in Westminster. She united with
the Methodist church in her youth and she has al
WAYS remained q devoted member, uniting with
the Westminster church by letter after moving
here. She was greatly beloved by her family, and
had ready sympathy for all in affection. She
had been in feeble health for some time; two
weeks ago she became worse, and the immediate
cause Of death was heart failure, the end coming
peacefully. To the last she found great comfort
In familiar hymns and scripture. Her husband,
who servives her. has reached the venerable age
of almost 93 years The funeral will be held sat
urday afternoon at 1880.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
GRAFTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Walker and Mrs Albel t
Rice and son have left for a visit in Boston Mrs.
Rice will visit Pawtucket before her return.
Mrs Willard Dean and her daughter Hattie are
spending some weeks at Simonsville.
The village schools begin April -, with f. II.
Kendall teacher in the higher department and
Miss Marston in the primary.
Miss Abbie Palmer. teacher at Aoughtonville,
begins her school April u.
The following schools begin May /: No. B. Pet
tingill bridge teacher Helen II. Lawrence No,
g. Walker district Mary Park; No. g. Eastman
district, Nellie WhitcOmb.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
Now Try This.

1t will cost you nothing an' VII surely 40 aSoSyb oS
g19.%S thSyoaf chest or lungs DR.. Kings New
discovery for consumption, coughs and colds Is
Guaranteed 10 give relief or money wll pe P {,S.
kuct Sufferers from La Grippe tounu II lus,
ny nacA ,bine and under It's use had speedy and
Tn1 recovery Try sample bottle az our ex
Pense aud learn for yourself nov c Sooud S store
large size, so cents and 81. "'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.


Lived Ten Days with a Rroken Neck.
Patrick Bulman of Mt. Hermon, an en-
ploye at the Moody schools, fell from a
carriage March 30 and broke one of the
vertebr@ of the spinal column. The body
was paralyzed for time, but sensation af-
terward returned. He was unable to take
sufficient food to sustain life and was too
weak to survive an operation. Death took
place Sunday. 1t is considered very extra
ordinary that he lived ten days with a
broken neck. Mr.. Bulman leaves a wife
and six children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
WILMINGTON.

This week brings an unusually good run
OF sap.
Mrs. C.. NJ. Russell is in New York buy
irT millinery for the spring trade.
THE snow is rapidly disappearing and the
roads will become settled in short time.
Mrs Mary Voce, widow of the late Low
al Voce is critically i'll, and hardly ex-
pected to recover
prof. II. D. Ryder, county examiner,
iod an examination of teachers at the
.cboojhouse Tuesday. Twenty-Five teach
ors we're in attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14

How loving they are this is always sure
sign After the first year sometimes 1t don't hold
good. When Charles comes home to you grouty
and cross swapping and snarling, unable to relish
the nice dinner you have cooked, and feels as II
there was a ton of pig iron in his stomach, he is
troubled with dyspepsia, and Sulphur Bitters is
the only medicine that viii cure him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14

We recommend Carriers Iron Pills tc every
woman who is weak. nervous and discouraged
particularly those who have thin, pale lips, cold
hands and feet, and who are without strength or
ambition. These are the cases for which Carriers
Iron Pills are specially prepared, and this class
cannot use them without benefit. Valuable for
men also. In metal boxes. at so cents. Sold by
druggists or sent by mail See advertisement else
where.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14

Articles of incorporation for the Read
Furniture company of South Keens, cap
ital $4,000, have been filed with the secre-
tary of state.
The Eagle hotel at Charlestown has
been rented to Henry Ward, proprietor of
the Eagle and City hotel at Keene, who
will be represented by Charles Styles of
Keene as manager.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-14

If YOU are tired taking the large old-fashioned
gripping pills. and are satisfied that purging your
self till you are weak and sick is not good com
mon sense then try Carriers Little Liver Pills and
learn how easy it Is to be free from biousness,
headache constipation. and all liver troubles.
These little pills are smaller easier TO take, and
give quicker relief than any pill in use. one a
dose Price 25 cents