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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
SHE PROVES IT.
And the Proof Is Just What
Our Readers Want.
OF How 1t Began She Hasn't
the Slightest Idea.
But Concerning Its Ending She
Is Explicit and Exact.
We never know lust how a thing begins.

We never know just how thing begins.
But we are always certain Of the results when
are left.
These reflections were called out by the fact
that it is so easy to drift into anything In this
world we must keep our eyes about us or we
shall constantly find ourselves drifting into
trouble We call to mind an estimable lady VINO
unconsciously and without knowing when or how,
allowed herself TO drift into what became TO her
a most serious matter and caused many years OF
anxiety and suffering.
This lady is widely known-Mrs Mary Jane
Foster of 327 West 2lst street. New York City,
and what she says are true and exact facts, as
can be easily and readily ascertained by anyone
II experience is Of any use, hers is certainly
revelation TO be needed by all.
without knowing their meaning she had DUH
feeling head headaches, dizziness, bad taste In
the mouth, especially mornings. Her sleep was
broken and she would wake mornings feeling
tired and exhausted. After time the appetite
became irregular, there was a fullness or bloated
feeling after meals, rising Of gas, sour stomach,
biliousness and constipation such symptoms,
in fact, as people frequently experience during
the spring Of the year
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
PUTIN Ely.

G. T. Miner will move to Fitchburg,
Mass, shortly.
j. A. Starbird will move to Saxtons Riv-
er in few days.
Mr. Sanderson is soon to move into the
tenement vacated by Mr.. Whitman.
William Robertson has finished repairs
upon his paper mill and has resumed the
manufacture of paper.
Rev. Henry M. Goddard will preach at
the Congregational church, morning and
evening, on Sunday, March II.
A carload of thoroughbred Holsteins
has been shipped from the Houghton
farm to a party in Texas within few
days.
Rev. E. w. Sharpe has been appointed
by the presiding elder pastor of the Meth
odist church in Putney for the coming
year. Mr.. Sharpe will move at once into
the parsonage.
George Worthley and wife, who have
been living the past year at Concord, n.
H., move shortly to Chelsea, Mass, where
he has position on the electric cars from
Boston to Chelsea.
School in district No. 3 Mrs. Walker and
Miss Sanderson teachers, closed Wednes-
day, the 1st inst. Those not absent a day
during the term were Lula Puffer, Lettie
Wheeler, Cora johnson, Freeda Pember,
Leon Houghton, Ed Blanchard, Allie
Houghton, Perie Blanchard, Reggie Pow
ell and Allan Powell Those not absent
day during the year, were Cora John
son, Lettie Wheeler, Freeda Pember and
Reggie Powell. Many of the pupils on ac-
count of illness were unable to take the
final tests; of those who did, IA stood above
92 per cent on an average.
G. II. Walker will have car of potatoes the
last of next week, orders for which can be left
at the Post Office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
WEST wARDsBoRo.

Last week G. II. Ryder went to Swanzey,
N. H., to the funeral of his brother-in-law,
Mr.. Farr
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Bills from Brook
Ign, N. Y, are moving into the house re-
Gently purchased in the village.
J. A. Perry attended the meeting of the
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance company
at Brattleboro, Monday.
George Marshall, who has been staying
at his uncle's, Rev. E. b. Earle's, for over a
year and half, returned Monday to his
home in Reading, Mass.
As the singing schools are nearly finished,
the closing concert is set for next week
Thursday night. Several singers are COM
ing from Wardsboro to assist our class, and
there will be solos, duets, quartets, ETC.,
which will be well worth hearing. A small
admission fee will be charged and it is
thought lunch will be in order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
JAMAICA.

o. Cook has moved to Brattleboro.
Elmer Holden of Windham is working
in Perry's tannery.
Ernest Williams was given a surprise
party Tuesday night.
Two persons united with the Congrega-
tional church last Sunday.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. J. c. Robinson Friday.
Madison Bradley and Della Parsons are
home from Leominster, Mass.
Charles Howe will move from his grand
fathers into G. H. BaInes's house in the
village soon.
The lecture of Rev. o. F. Waltze, Mon
day evening, drew a good attendance and
was very interesting.
Scott Relief corps furnished baked
bean dinner at the schoolhouse town meet
ing day. The receipts were $7.95.
Leroy Rawson will go to Worcester,
Mass, about the middle of this month";
where he has position as bookeeper with
Washburn & Moen, wire manufacturers
Ernest Bemis was struck by limb, cut
ting quite severe gashes above and below
his eye, while in the woods Wednesday,
1t was a narrow escape from losing his eye
IlO ulONC nlo btdul llOulc anu CdIcu
for it before having the wound dressed.
Town meeting brought out good at
tendance of the voters and a good degree
of interest was manifested. 1t took six
ballots to elect a road commissioner, al
though j. B. Muzzy got all but six or eight
votes on the first ballot, but he refused to
serve. The usual tax of $50 cents was
voted. 1t was also voted to exempt any
improvements made on abandoned farms.
H. S. Sherwin has in charge a play to
be given in the near future, the proceeds
for which are to be used in lighting the
streets. There is probably no other place
of the size of Jamaica where nothing has
been done to enlighten the way of the
traveller on dark night, and it is to be
hoped he will be given cordial encourage
ment and hearty support by all of our
DeODle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
SOUTH NHwFANE.

e. M. and G. L. Dexter returned to Phil
adelphia Thursday; j. w. Dexter went
with them.
A goodly number of friends and neigh
bors met with Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Pierce
on Friday night, for farewell visit. Mr..
and Mrs. Pierce, we regret to say, expect
to leave us very soon, and go to their for
mer home in Massachusetts,.
1t was a pleasant surprise for G. E.
Brown, when, on Saturday night, a number
of his scholars and friends from Brookside
took peaceable possession of his home and
passed the evening with music and games;
and the surprise was all the more complete
when Herbert Packard in well-chosen
words, presented him in behalf of the pu-
pills, with an elegant patent rocking chair.
Mr.. Brown expressed his heartfelt thanks
and high appreciation of the gift, coming
from the source it did.
As surprise parties are prevalent, we
make mention of another. On Monday
evening" over so of Mr.. and Mrs. K. N.
Strattons friends and neighbors gave them
a genuine surprise, it being the fifth ami
versary of their marriage. The evening
was passed in social intercourse and games.
After refreshments of cake and coffee, the
company participated in the pleasure of
manning the baby" bright little daugh-
ter of three weeks. A dozen names were
suggested, that of Jennie Iva receiving the
most votes. Another important feature
was the presentation to Mr.. and Mrs. STRAIT
ton of So each. The presentation speech
was made by Rev. E. Hatfield, Mr.. Stratton
responding for himself, and Mrs. F. G.
Perry for Mrs. Stratton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Hoyt Babbitt returned from Boston
Tuesday.
The measles are in our midst, with a
prospect of more to follow.
Town meeting passed off very quietly
and with general satisfaction.
Mrs. Miranda Muzzy of Springfield,
Mass, is guest at William Albee's.
One of our leading farmers has a fine
calf, which weighed 98 pounds when two
days old.
The village schools close Friday, fol-
lowed in the evening by an entertainment
given by the pupils.
Mrs. Briggs of Arlington, Mass, has
been spending a few days with her father,
Rev. o. P. Fuller, returning home Tues
day.
The West River dramatic club will pre-
sent the drama "The turn of the tide, or
wrecked in port" next Wednesday at the
town hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
WEST TOWNsHEND.

George Sanderson cut his foot quite badly
one day last week.
Eleven of our people attended quilting
party given by Mrs. Henry Hamilton of
East Jamaica last Friday afternoon and
evening.
Mrs. Lydia Fullerton and Miss Matte
Farwell have recently been to South Lon
donderry to assist in the care of Carl Far
well, who is very low.
Arthur Trip submitted to an operation
on his eye to save the sight of the other
1t was found that bit of steel had remain
ed in the eye. Much sympathy is felt for
the young man in his trouble.
Josiah Taft Hospitality opened his house
to the magazine club of 1892, last Satur-
day evening. There was a sale of the mag
zines and discussion on some of the arti-
cles of the year, followed by a supper both
tempting and bountiful, prepared by the
ladies of the club. The members of this
years club hope to spend similar evening
in due time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
NBWFANE.

Next Wednesday, at half past two, comes
the W. C. T. U. meeting at the home of its
secretary
E. II. Kendall, teacher, has accepted
general agency for publishing house,
which gives him route through Vermont.
The injuries received by A. T. Edwards
at Brattleboro in December, by his team
taking fright, are still causing tedious lin
itations as far as work is concerned.
The village schools closed last week.
Whether in cases of all concerned the dis
cipline of the school has been properly sus-
tanned is a question that ought to be faced
with candor and mind for the we'll being
of the public school, especially in the form
alton of character which it should develop
in pupils, 1t is to be hoped that the town
system may correct some errors, but
hearty cooperation from teachers, scholars
and parents in the principles of right doing
connected with education will have more
to do with the matter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10

why" she said, FOR years after l suffered
from the worst form of dy spepsia, with gas AMI
fermentation of food, and terrible spasms that
seemed to start at the stomach and rise to the
head.
Even the lightest food caused great pain and
distress after eating. and l also suffered with
great exhaustion, dizziness of the head and
weakness of the limbs so that could scarcely
stand on my feet.
but now | am complete y cured by the use of
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy,
and take pleasure in giving my experience to
the public in order that other sufferers may be
cured as have been "
Look out for such troubles in the beginning
Now, in the spring, when every body is certain to
be more or less out Of order and needs a spring
medicine, take DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy Immediately, for it is the best and
surest of all spring medicines. 1t will invigorate
the blood, strengthen the nerves and give you
perfect digestion and regular action of liver,
kidneys and bowels. All druggists keep it for
81 and it is purely vegeta bic and harmless.
1t is the great remedy recommended by doc
tors for spring debility and diseases because it is
the discovery and prescription of the well-known
physician, DR.. Greene of "a Temple Place, Bos-
ton, Mass, the successful specialist in curing ner
vous and chronic diseases. The doctor can be
consulted without charge by anyone, either at
his Office or by writing to him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.

Miss Sylvia Powers is at home again.
Miss Edith Edwards, who has been in
Grafton the most of the winter, has re-
turned.
E. S. Kingsley, our local painter and pa
per hanger, is at Bellows Falls doing work
for j. NJ. Powers.
The "elopers" came to town Monday
afternoon and have begun housekeeping.
They no doubt consider their midnight
ride and secret New Hampshire marriage
as a more brilliant affair than do those who
are less interested.
Town meeting passed off very quietly.
There was some difficulty in finding men
who would accept the otfiess. Evident
ly our townsmen are not oticce-seeker
The voters accepted of the new laws in
regard to school aud highways in the right
spirit, and seemed bound to make sue
cess of them if possible. There was some
strife over the article in regard to road
machine, but the majority deemed it econ
omy for the town to buy one and so voted.
News reached here Monday of the death
of Col. S. b. Wells, which occurred in
Richmond, Va, where he has made his
winter home for several years. Col. Wells
was a native of this town and resident
here until some II or Is years ago. He
was a man of public spirit and was always
interested in any movement that tended
toward advancement. He held all the
higher offices that the town had to give
represented the town in the Legislature sew
eral times, and for many years, including
the years Of the rebellion, he held an i'm
portant position in the house of represent
atives at Washington. The news of hi
death was received with a deep feeling o
sadness by his old associates here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
WARDsBoRo CENTRE.

A. f. Moffit and family moved Monday
to their new home on what is known as
the Stakeholder farm. They had the
greater part of their goods packed about
two weeks, waiting to open a road to their
place.
On Thursday evening March 2 about 20
of Miss May Aliens friends assembled at
her home and thus signifed their good
wishes on the occasion of her 18th birth
day. They left several gifts as mementoes
of the day. Each of the seven misses liv-
ing in this vicinity have in turn been re-
membered on like occasions within year,
Somebody ought to speak word for the
boys now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
The Prize spesl.,nr CONTEXT.

Agreeably to previous announcement,
the prize speaking contest occurred on
Friday evening of last week at the Metho-
dist church. The weather was not alto
gether favorable, but the house was well
filed. The entertainment was arranged
under the direction of Z. A. Willard, jr.,
and G. H. Parmelee. G. ID. Spencer acted
as president of the evening. Fine musical
selections were rendered by Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Kidder and Miss Kate Dix. Follow
ing is the program.
Night before Waterloo, BERTHE Ware
Jackdaw of Rheims, Clara Winchester
Sparticus to the gladiators, John Gilbert
The old and new, Irving Palmeter
George Nidever, Walter Robinson
How il pays, Florence Pike
Bingen on the Rhine, Florence Sargent
Our folks, Edith Boyd
Guilty or not guilty. Madge Davenport
Llght on Dead Mans Bow, Blanche Davenport
Seven times two. Maud Cook
Old soldier of the regiment, Clarence Buffum
one OF the little ones, Mabel Fitch
Jane Conquest, Laura Haynes
1t was expected that the judges would
be Geo. j. Bond of Searsburg, A. A. But
terfield of Jacksonville and L. j. Bullock
of Readsboro, but the last two were una
bic to be present and two travelling sales
men were chosen to act in their stead.
Where all spoke so well, it was hard to in
stitute comparison and to give preference,
but the committee awarded Laura Haynes
the first prize and Edith j. Boyd the sec
ond, and in so doing we think they award
ed fairly, although some thought different
ly in regard to the second prize. The SEN
timent was practically unanimous as to the
claim of Miss Haynes to the first prize.
The prizes were a five-dollar gold piece
and a $3.50 gold piece. The entertain
ment was very interesting and we shall be
glad to see another contest during the
coming season. We are glad to know that
about $l5 was Melted, which will be devot-
ed to some public enterprise to be deter
mined.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
GUIIFORD.

Mrs. Samuel Boyden has been seriously
i'll with erysipelas.
There will be services in the Congrega-
tional church next Sunday, at II A. NJ, and
Up. M.
The wild animal scare has broken out
again. This time it is not panther or a
wildcat, but bear, whose huge tracks have
been seen on the Squires farm, where it
evidently tried to reach some frozen apples
on tree, as well as digging down to the
ground beneath. Several hunters have been
up and looked about, but could not follow
the tracks as they were lost in the drifts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
DOVER.

Town meeting passed off very quietly.
George Howard has gone to Newfane to
work through sugaring.
j. F. Parker found two of his cattle hung
in the stable short time ago.
Ed Moulton has finished work for D..
G. Starkey, and gone to work for Edwin
Hoyt in West Dover.
j. L. Clark, I'd, and Wilson Parker have
bargained for the lothian Whitney farm
and Mr.. Clark is moving his family back
to Mr.. Parker's.
The stage driver went over the hill Tues
day night for the first time for nearly two
weeks. The mails have been carried near
ly every day, but not on time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
Mrs. Annie e. Robbins Patch, In Me.

merriam.
Hardly had the last sad funeral rites been paid
to our friend, Mrs. Parmeee, when the communi-
ty was again saddened by the death of Mrs. j. l..
March 2, after brief illness. The death of these
two women, who, but few weeks ago. were
among us with apparent promise of many years
of life and health before them, affords a striking
lesson to the living which cannot be unheeded in
its meaning. In age they were nearly the same,
and the attending circumstances of their illness
and death very similar.
,Such is life: all fair today, dark tomorrow, dull
and gray;
Changing ever, like the moon, or the heecy clouds
in June;
Now in brightness now in gloom; now the cradle
now the tomb "
Mrs Patch was born in Brooklyn, n Y, Octo-
Der -, 1859. Her father was a sea captain and
was lost at sea only few weeks before her birth,
no tidings ever reaching the family concerning
his fate Her mother and an only brother and
sister died few years ago, leaving her with no
relatives nearer than cousins. OF such relatives,
notably, are Judge S. ID. Morris of Brooklyn and
Mrs. Elizabeth McComes of New York, who have
ever taken great interest in Mrs Patch, and ex-
tended TO her the kindest hospitality and deepest
sympathy
She was married to John L. Patch, who was
then living in Brooklyn in October, 1882 The
only living child of this union is Florence beau
tful little girl of seven years. About year ago,
Mr. Patch who is a son of the late John Patch, so
widely and favorably known, removed to this
town and enkaged in business. This transforma-
ton from city to country life, and the leaving of
friends and acquaintance to live where nearly all
were strangers, was a trying experience to Mrs.
Patch and seemed to have a marked and depress-
ing influence upon her She had not a wide circle
of acquaintance, but those who knew her best
learned TO love and respect her. Upon all she i'm
pressed herself as woman of refinement and
cultivation, and of superior mental requirements.
In every respect she has showed herself noble
woman and true lady, and her sudden and un-
timely death is deeply regretted.
The funeral was held at her late home Sunday
afternoon and was largely attended Rev Mr.
Abbott conducting the service. Mr.. ami Mrs
kidder rendered appropriate music, and the floral
tributes were numerous Agreeably to her wish
often expressed, her body borne back 10 her ma
tive city and tenderly laid to rest by the side of
her kindred, beneath the ha llowed shades Of
Greenwood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
TOWNsHEND.

The spring term of Leland & Gray SEM
mary opened last Tuesday, with 80 stu
dents.
George Winslow has sold the Oscar F.
Bennett farm to Mr.. Pratt, who comes
from town 20 miles south of Boston.
Our sugar makers anticipate sugaring
near at hand, judging from their actions.
Quite number have put in the latest APP
proved apparatus for boiling their sap.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10

in weakly constitutions, swift indeed would be
the course of a malady to its fatal termination
While nature thus strugg es let us, lest worse be-
fall us, aid her efforts with judicious medicinal
help. Experience must be our guide in battles
with disease, and that lamp to our feet" nd-
Gates Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a safe. tried
and thorough ally of nature. If the blood be in
fected with bile, if the bowels and stomach are
inactive, If the kidneys fail to expe impurities of
which they are the natural outlet, course of the
Bitters is the surest reliance of the sufferer one
moreover, that is sanctioned by professional in
dorsement and use for nearly half century. No
American or foreign remedy has earned greater
distinction as a remedy for and preventative of
chronic liver complaint, malaria, constipation
kidney and rheumatic trouble and debility.
Lanes Medicine moves the bowels every day.
In order TO be healthy this is necessary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
STRATTON.

j. C. Jones has gone to Northampton,
n. Y.
Severe colds are becoming quite preva-
lent.
Many of our roads are still blocked with
snow.
o. F. Prentiss and Mrs. Caroline For
roster are quite i'll.
o. A. johnson lost valuable bear dog
on Sunday, March 5.
Charlie Chamberlain, who has been at
work in Hoosick Falls, N. Y, is in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Cyrus Miles is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Alanson Miles.
Chas. Stratton, while lifting bag of
meal, fell and injured his shoulder
Rev. A. A. Rice breaches in the Univer-
salist church next Sunday at 10:45 A. NJ
and 6:30P.M.
The annual donation to Rev. f. II. Rob
erts will be held in the church vestry next
Tuesday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Narramore of Jacksonville will
preach in the Methodist church next Sun
day in exchange with Mr. Roberts.
Brooklne is drawing quite heavily on
our young people. They like the work,
the people and their employers. hubert
Shepard has just gone to work for the
Steam mill company.
G. X. Stedman had narrow escape from
broken arm on Saturday. He caught his
right arm in the betting at his mill and
twisted it round the pulley, giving it a Sc
we're sprain.
The young people will give dramatic
entertainment at school house hall next
Wednesday, to take the place of the socia-
BILE announced for Saturday, March 10.
The drama 1.-THE last loaf" will be pre-
scented, followed by ten-cent supper and
closing with a short dance.
H. C. Sparks was quite fortunate last
week. He finished his winter shedding
Thursday, sold his oxen to II. G. Clark of
Brattleboro Friday, and took them away
Saturday, thus leaving him in good condi-
ton for the spring work when it comes. c..
W. Morse also sold pair to Mr.. Clark.
The sociable of Saturday evening brought
out 30 people, and happier company one
seldom sees. One young man was very
reticent, talking with no one and joining
no amusements, till all wondered at his re-
serve. He had recently come TO this coun-
try from Poland and could neither talk nor
understand our language.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10

WARDSBORO,

Thetown voted, Tuesday, to annex Lewis
johnson of Jamaica to district No. 8 for
school purposes.
Mrs. Maria S. johnson and her daugh-
ter Nettie returned home last Monday
after an absence of several weeks.
A. j. Martin has been obliged to have
his right thumb amputated. The opera
ton was performed last week Friday by
DIR. Webster, assisted by DR.. Bliss.
Nettie Harris, who lives at II. G. Ben.
sons, was suddenly called home from a
neighbours where she was spending the
evening, to find party of her young friends
who had called to remind her of her 18th
birthday. She was very agreeably sur
prised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-03-10
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

Chester L. Kingsbury, aged AZ, died at
Keene Thursday night of last week, from
Bright's disease. He appeared to be in
usual health until few hours before his
death. He was member of the Keene
Furniture company from its formation and
its treasurer for p years. He was lead
er in social affairs, and was identified with
the Light Guard battalion, the fish and
game league, and Masonic societies. Mr..
KiLgsbury suffered severe illness at his
cottage at Spafford lake last summer.