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The Forrest City times., 1893-09-01

~~ANS w pVAoOhOA chJoy AChe hCh rightly used. The many, who live bet ter than others and enjoy life more, e,with less expenditure, by rnors promptly adapting the worlds best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy, Syrup of Figs.
 Its excellence is due to its presen, ing In the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax ative; efectually cleansing the system dispelling colds, headaches and fevers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weaken ing them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug gists in 6Oc and $1 bottles, but it is man ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed. you will not accept any substitute if offered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
PUTIN Ely.

Mrs. Headle is very i'll with the grip.
On Sunday there will be roll call at the
Baptist church.
The creamery company have begun the
manufacture of butter.
Morgan Whitney is very i'll and but small
hopes are entertained of his recovery.
The young peoples choir are assisting in
the singing at the Methodist church.
Miss Edith Stowell is i'll with tonsilites
at Mortified, where she is attending school.
Quite number from here attended the
military ball at Brattleboro Tuesday even
ing.
J. A. Starbird has sold his place to Bert
Reed of DummerstOn. Possession will be
given April /. Mr.. Starbird is undecided
as to where he will locate.
Miss Carrie Reyes and Miss Kate Foley
are on the sick list. Colds prevail, but
like the pursuit of the well-belOvedn in
the bazaar, they change forms. EAsa
The Cecilia is the name of new organ
ization formed for the purpose of musical
education and entertainment. J. w. Shell
ley is president and musical director.
The mercury runs from 10 to 20 degrees
below zero these mornings, and the water
pipes are nearly all frozen and water has
stopped running to houses and harms gen
orally.
Mr.. Robertson was insured against the
loss which he sustained by the explosion in
his paper mill last week Thursday. That
the is or 20 hands in the mill escaped
without injury is miraculous.
There will be preaching in the Method
ist church next Sunday morning at / l and
the evening at :; Sunday school at II.
On account of the illness of the pastor the
meetings were discontinued this week, but
will be held every night next week, except
Saturday.
A. w. j. wilkins, our marble dealer has
placed in Maple Grove cemetery for Will
liam Robertson, a dark Quincy granite
monument of sarcophagus pattern, which
cost $500. In the spring he will furnish
the Oliver Blood family one of the same
style, costing 5000.
J. Madison Fuller had narrow escape
from drowning, one day last week, while
cutting ice on the Connecticut river at the
ferry. He carelessly stepped off the ice in
to the water, but was caught by Mr.. Web
Der, who was standing by his side, before
he had time to sink, and pulled him back
on to the ice. Mr.. Fuller is some - years
of age and lame
Next Monday evening is the regular meet
ing of the Sons of Temperance, and the
postponed election Of officers will then be
held. On Wednesday evening sleigh
ride party forthe Bellows Falls division will
come down to meet with this division, when
the installation of officers will take place,
followed by supper, 1t is hoped that all
members will attend both meetings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
DUMMERSTON.

The temperance question at the meeting
of the amateur debating society last Satur-
day evening furnished an interesting sub
ject for argument, and the discussion was
greatly enjoyed by the large audience pres
ent. f. II. Miller sang, and there was al
so duet by him and l.. l.. Stark. 1t goes
without saying that the singing was excel
lent. The subject for the next meeting,
January Is, is, Resolved, That the Sun
day opening of the Columbian Exposition
would be beneficial to the people of the
United States Fred Spauldng and Miss
Ida Randall will argue the affirmative of
the question, and Miss Minnie Laughton
and John Longueil the negative.
Apropos to the interest now taken in eel
ebrating the four-hundreth anniversary of
the discovery of America, we relate the
following incident, which happened in one
of the schools in this town several years
ago. The late Miss Libbe G. Dix was the
teacher, and, like other teachers, she asked
the small scholars what are called general
questions, such as, who was the first presi-
dent of the United States, who is governor
of Vermont, etc. The first time she asked
the primary class the question who dis
covered America, none of the pupils at
hrst could answer, but after considerable
pause, the smallest boy in the class raised
his hand. The teacher, getting no answer
from the other members of the class, said,
"Well, Dan, tell us who discovered Amer-
ca The little fellow, with knowing ex-
preston on his face, answered promptly,
''GOd."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
JAMAICA.

Milton Allen spent Sunday with his fam
lily here.
Fred Smiths father has been spending a
few days with him.
The mercury marked l6' to % below
Thursday morning.
Henry Hulett had his leg broken by be-
ing caught by log Monday.
Elder |. f. Kimball made flying visit
to his old home at Cabot last week.
The Loyal Temperance legion enjoyed a
seighride to West Townshend Saturday.
Wardwelrs mill started up last Thurs
day. Arthur Allen has the contract for
the saving.
NJ. F. Spencer has gone to western New
York to care for his father, who is i'll with
heart disease.
Matt Bradley, who is i'll with measles at
Westminster, Mass, is better. His father
returned Saturday night.
The date of Mrs. Ida Reads W. e. T.
U. lecture is Jan. ~. A mothers meet
ing will be held in the afternoon; lecture
in the evening.
Warren |. Richardson of BOndville was
brought before Justice Gleason Tuesday.
charged with adultery. He waived exam
ination and was placed under $500 bonds.
Mrs. G. w. Holton received a telegram
Monday, announcing that her father, Da-
vid Dobbin of Shushan, n. Y, was dead.
and she started Tuesday morning to attend
the funeral
The trespass case of Judson Rawson VS..
Manley Rawson was tried before Justice
Phelps and jury the 18th inst, S. NJ.
Holden appearing for the plaintiff and j.
G.. Robinson for the defendant The jury
failed to agree, after which the case was
settled.
The annual meeting of the Congrega-
tional society was held Wednesday evening,
Jan. II, and these officers were elected:
Moderator, Rev. S. L. Vincent: clerk, w.
II. Taft; treasurer, NJ. L. Boyntou; col
lector, Lewis Phelps; committee, j. A.
Muzzy, j. c. Robinson, NJ. L. Boynton:
auditor, Il. NJ Skinner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
JACK SONVILLE

F. \. Gale is very i'll and a council of
doctors has been called in his case.
Mrs. Diana l.. Winn has sold her farm
to c. A. Murdoch, who will soon occupy
it,
Charles 3. Morse has sold his farm to
Luna Bassett: possession given immedi-
ately
Chas. E. Putnam has sold his saw-mill
privilege to his brorher Herbert, who in
tends to build at once.
Chas. b. Morse has bought of c. H..
Shepardson the Plumb farm for $1,000 and
takes possession Immediately.
Chas. NJ. Fox, our popular meat man,
has sold his Donahue house to Sidney
Rich, who now occupies it, for 5000.
f. j. Corkins has sold his Clark farm to
Israel Hall of Halifax. We hope Mr..
Corkins is not intending to sell out and
leave us.
Homer Sprague, who has occupied Geo.
Porter's house the past year, moves to
Searsburg, where he has a log Job for f.
j. Corkins.
The Shepardson & Plumb inventory is
completed and Mr. Plumb is in full bloom
as merchant, and has sold his farm to
Mr.. Shepardson.
Owing to a dry summer and terribly
cold winter, water has stopped running to
very many houses and barns, making
much trouble and expense.
Chas. and Rena Faulkner have been on
the sick list the past week, which was
great disappointment to the actors in the
play, as they had prominent parts.
The play last Thursday and Friday
nights was a grand success. The parts
were well sustained, the acting fine, the
audience appreciative, and nearly 500
was realized. "The Confederate Spy
will long be remembered by all who at
tended
Church-goers and others were disturbed
about II \. NJ. Sunday, by the burning
out of a chimney at Murray Pierce's
dwelling. The fire. not satisfied with the
inside of the chimney, did some damage
outside, but help was on hand in season so
the damage will be slight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
WEST WARDsBORO.
Hiss Era Blodgett is home again.

Miss Era Blodgett is home again.
Miss Libbie Sprague of ITinsdale, n. H.,
has recently visited at w. j. Davidson's.
Cold weather is freezing water pipes here
at last, and the gristmill race had to be
cleared by the use of dynamite.
Manley Brown, a Democrat, has received
the appointment for postmaster, thus leav-
ing only one Republican postmaster in
town.
1t is expected that Mrs. Ida Read of
Shelburne, the new state w. G. +. u. pres
ident, will give public address here next
Thursday evening, the Goth, unless a Sc
we're storm should prevent A cordial in
vitation is extended to all.
Rev. E. b. Earle, in addition to his other
labors, which are not few, will next week
begin a course of illustrated lectures on
American history, the proceeds from which
are to 60 toward the debt on the new par
sOnage. The first lectures will be at South
Windham, Brookline and Townshend.
The tropical festival was enjoyed by
good crowd Notwithstanding the extreme
cold. A large table was loaded with the
beautiful Florida fruit, of which Miss y. l..
Morse gave a short sketch. Several read
mgs and songs were given, Mr.. Clark
of Wardsboro kindly assisting in the latter
Bernice Waite sang a pretty little song.
Orange cake and orange pudding with hot
and cold lemonade were in lively demand
for refreshments and afterward few games
were played. The company dispersed feel
ing grateful for the generous remembrance
Of his former home which Mr.. Fits had
shown. A vote of thanks was taken by the
Christian Endeavor society, and Miss n.
l.. Morse appointed to convey this express
sion to Mr.. Fits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
WEST DOVER.

The thermometer ranged, in different To-
calities, from 14o to 22' below zero We'd
nesday morning.
Rev. j. o. Barrows is to be away for a
few weeks and Rev. X. G.. r. Mckenzie
will supply the pulpit in his place.
Orrin johnson has moved his steam mill
from Mr.. Mays lumber lot. He has saw
cd for MIR. May d24 600 feet of lumber
John Smith of Sunderland, Mass. has
been in town for a few days and has bought
quite drove of cows, which were driven
to Sunderland this week.
Misses Billings and Kirkland have been
here little more than week and have
spent most of their time calling upon the
people and holding meetings. They left
Thursday morning, Miss Billings going to
Gaysville, and Miss Kirkland to Norwich.
Mass, to spend few days with her broth
er, who has returned from the West, after
II years absence, to visit his parents.
After her visit is completed she will join
Miss Billings in her work at Gaysvlle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

The w. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
DR.. Marden Jan. 20.
Mrs. Hannah Stuart, an aged woman of
this community, whose mind has become
badly disordered, has gone to Scion Under
woods, where she is kindly cared for.
The organ recital, given at the Baptist
church Jan. Is, under the auspices of the
ladies' aid society, was well attended and
proved very enjoyable occasion. Prof.
S. TomlinsOn of Lowell, Mass, was the
principal attraction of the evening
Miss Lucina Aldrich has Joined her
brother in Springfield, Mass Mrs. C.
Clayton, who accompanied Miss Aldrich
and returned few days later reports that
Miss Aldrich stood the fatigue of the Jour
ney much better than was expected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
GUILFORD CENTRE.

People are securing their ice, which is of
the best quality.
Mrs. l. w. Putnam is quite feeble, suf-
fering from heart trouble
Many of those with large stock of cat
tie have had their water pipes frozen, which
will prove great inconvenience.
F. E. Ward has taken deed of the hotel
in this place and intends to make extensive
repairs. He will open grocery store.
Miss Lottie King, teacher in district No.
II, was obliged to close her school two
weeks on account of poor health, but ex-
poets to be able to begin again next week.
lothian Whitney, who died Jan. II,
from pneumonia, had been i'll nearly two
weeks, but was not thought to be in crit
cal condition until four days before his
death. His body was carried to Vernon
for burial.
Rev. F. w. Sprague will lecture in the
Universalist church Monday evening, Jan.
Is, at 1880 p. NJ. A cordial invitation is
extended to all. At the annual meeting of
the society the following officers were
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
WILLIAMSVILLE.

improvement at the Methodist church
is lamp at the entrance.
There will be social dance at school
house hall next Friday evening.
&. +. Tyler has put into his ice-house
between 30 and 100 tons of ice, some of
which is - inches thick
Almost every morning brings a new re-
port of the failure of water supply at some
house, either because the pipe is frozen, or
the spring is so low. Doubtless lead pipes
will be in great demand the coming spring
We wondered on Tuesday morning if
we had tloated away to Siberia, with the
thermometer ranging from lj' to 1S' be-
low zero. On Wednesday and Thursday ii
was still colder.
very pleasant and profitable school is
that of which Arthur Warren of Newfane
is the teacher. He is the son of the late
Albert Warren, and grandson of Rev. Otis
Warren 80 long and well known in this
vicinity.
About 80 attended the sociable at school
house hall last Saturday evening. Games,
music and refreshments took the time ill
the clock neared the hour of IL, when all
repaired to their homes. In compliance
with the wish of some present, another
will be held at the same place tomorrow
evening, after which they will be held every
two weeks for the present. All are in
vited.
a party OF young people from South New
fame and vicinity went to Brooklne last
Friday evening to give surprise party to
Mr.. and Mrs Cullen Lamson, who were
married a month before. At the same
time party from Brookline met for the
same purpose, making the whole number
about 10. A happy evening was passed
and presents were left to commemorate the
event.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
Annual Meeting of the Forest and
stream Climb,

The members of the Forest and Stream
club of Wilmington held their annual
meeting in New York Wednesday of last
week and elected these officers: President
DIR. d. II. Cochrane of BROOKLYN: vice
presidents, A. Fl. Watson of Stamford
Conn.,; Henry X. McHarg of New York
city and Gen. j. J. Estey of Brattleboro:
secretary and treasurer, Mai. F. w. Cbilds
of BrattlebOro. The following directors
were also elected, namely: II. p. Kirkham
of Brooklyn, A. p. Childs of Bennington.
II. II. Freeman of Orange, n. j., F. C.
Atkins of Brooklyn, G. r. Otis, j. f. Vail
q. d. Bates and j. Z. Palmer of New York
city, w. Fl. linn of Boston, and E. E,
Clapp of Orange, N. j. The club is in a
hourshing condition with balance in
hand after paying all the current expenses
for the last summer, Many improvements
are being made to the property. A pond
OF seven acres has been constructed in
'front.' of the clubhouse; a large addition is
being made to the clubhouse including A
bowling alley, billiard-room, a new wing
for bedrooms, and an annex for servants
rooms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
STRATTON.

Hon. kittredge lIaskins was in town
Tuesday on business.
The frost has found its way to many
cellars, and water is very low.
Louis Dufrene expects to get his mill in
operation in about two weeks. Egbert
Buckley is setting the machinery and will
saw out lumber for the building, which is
to be 40 by so feet. Mr.. Dufrene has about
1000 logs cut and har a force of men still
at work. The sawed lumber will be hauled
to Manchester Depot.
When Mrs. Eta Kingsbury awoke last
Saturday morning she was shocked to find
her infant son, y months old, dead by her
side. She was on visit to j. J. Lackeys
where she had been for about three weeks.
The little one aroused its mother at mid
night, but soon fell asleep. There was
nothing to show the cause of death. The
funeral was held Monday, Rev. o. H. Palm
er officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Stone
came from Bondvlle to attend the funeral.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
MARLBORO.

Henry Warren is very III with pneumo-
mia.
Mrs. e. p. Adams is recovering, and her
sister Jennie is also improving.
People have had to u3e every means to
keep things from freezing up. At Henry
Adams's Banner lamp made such havoc
one night this week that it took all the
next day to repair the mischief. Edward
Martin has lost all his potatoes, besides
other vegetables, by freezing in his cellar.
More and more people are without water
as the cold weather continues.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
She Came Out of 1t All Right,
but the Danger was Great.
What Few Persons Would Like
to Go Through in This World.
Seemed Almost Like u Miracu-
IouS Invention of Providence.

one can scarcely credit il.
Yet it all happened, and in the little town Of
East North Yarmouth, Me.
And the lady lives today to tell the story. Her
name is Mrs. II E,Skillin. and she is well known
and most highly esteemed.
II seems-but will let her relate the matter
in her own Words just as she gave them to our
reporter.
81 began at first having trembling feelings Of
the heart she said, and very bad at times.
Any little excitement would make it worse, be-
came languid, and felt constantly tired and worn,
lost all my natural energy and ambition, and was
consequently weak and nervous.
Indeed, was so nervous at times I could not
bear TO hear anyone rock chair had numb
ness in my right hand so it would seem apparent
~ dead and when it would come TO its feeling
there would be- a deathy feeling at my stomach.
| ad a duh. tired feeling in my head
1T was evident that there was a terribly dis
eased condition of my nerves and system which
required immediate attention. | at once began
taking DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem
edy. and have taken four bottles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
SOUTH NEwFANE.

Mrs G.. A. Houghton is on the sick list.
Wayland Moore of Dover is at work for
Geo. Houghton.
Dea. f. NJ. Stratton, who has been
quite i'll, is out again.
w. W. Tibbetts's infant child has been
dangerously i'll, but at this writing is much
better.
The exceedingly cold weather has caused
the water to stop running to many houses
and barns.
a goodly number of our young people
attended the surprise party given Cullen
Lamson and his wife on Friday evening at
BroOkine.
The parish school will close next Fri
day. The school has been taught during
the fall and winter by Miss Vane of AL
bany, n. Y, who is a very excellent
teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.

School in district No. 2, taught by Miss
Hattie Rand. closed Friday.
Mrs. Kenyon, who came from Rutland to
help care for her sick sister, Helena Dick
inson, is now i'll and confined to her bed.
A. A. Wyman and j. NJ Powers attend
ed the corporators meeting of the Wind
ham County savings bank at Newfane
Tuesday
Miss Sarah Hubbard of Boston, who has
been with j. NJ. Powers's family for sew
eral weeks, was called home last Thursday
on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs.
f. j. Kendall.
Last Saturday, while A. J. Ball was ON
his way to Cambridgeport, in attempting to
pass an icy place in the road near w. G..
Ober's his sleigh Slowed off the bank, turn
ing driver, horse and sleigh completely
over. Mr.. Ball is very lame and sore, but
considers himself fortunate to escape with
90 few injuries, considering his extreme
age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20

Mrs. Carrie Bouton. FaVOrite Remedy
was performing. and tried il. The first
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After taking hive bottles. was almost a
well women and weighed 1914 lbs.
"JLST THINK OFT MY SUFFER-.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
BROOKIINE.

The throat disease, spoken OF last week,
proved to be tonsilitis.
Last Friday evening about 70 of the
Williamsville, South Newfane and Brook
line friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Cullen Lam
son gave them a surprise visit at the home
of Mr.. VIM. Hastings. Cake and coffee
were served. During the evening Rev. E.
Hatfield of South Newfane presented Mr..
and Mrs. Lamson, in behalf of their friends,
with handsome family Bible, some silver
ware and sum of money. Dwight Bailey
responded for Mr.. and Mrs Lamson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
EAST DOVER.

d. S. Prouty is rushing the logs to his
mill nowadays.
Sunday school is now held at II o clock,
noon, and church services at o'clock, at
the Methodist church.
With the mercury making Ia below
zero Wednesday morning, the old saying,
When the days begin to lengthen
The cold begins to strengthen"
comes true with vengeance. Water pipes
remain frozen and water is very scarce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-20
WEST TOWNSHRNn

F, T. Barber is in Springfield, Mass,
this week on business.
Wednesday morning was the coolest of
the cold-17o below zero.
While Nelson Goddard was splitting
stick of frozen wood with a small steel
wedge, the wedge rebounded, striking him
on his upper lip, cutting it open and break
ing his teeth. 1t was narrow escape.