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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBoRo FRIDAY,
PERSONAL.

AN, Anurew kugge, Alma Olsen, Indenburg Olsen
A an anderson and Reka Anderson leave TODAY
London. Conn, where he Is 10 be- T1narried ard
accompanied by bis bride will Join the others on
steamer OF the Thngvalla line, ali being bouni
'or Ineir Old homes in Sweden.
:, r. $. Henry Of Brightwood. Mass was in town
monday Since his removal from Brattleboro
several months ago, Mr.. Henry has been at work
w model car, about six feet in length at the
watson car shops In Brghtwood This car Ia Of
ihahogany, complete IN every respect and W IN
oe exhibited at the Worlds Fair y
Samuel Hoyt, for many years a loconotiva en-
i,ieer On On Ine central Vermont and Vermont Val.
~, Hey railroads, was discharged by the Boston &.
maine company when the machine shops at
, windsor were closed recently. He is now EN-.
RSiIo oye,i, oy tne sullivan Machine company at
0tlIaremont Mr.. Hoyt is well known here and
throughout the Connecticut valley.
On May 10 Prudence Ovington Ross. daughter
~ VI. ana Mrs: Ovington Ross, was christened at
her home in Chicago. by Rev s. NJ Crothers of
81 raul, who spent some days there attending
tne western Unitarian conference at which he
Hh,eaened the opening sermon. The little one is
tne granddaughter Of Col and Mrs. A. T. Dun
Brown " Jus 1Auu''o''
c. H Leighton, Edw. Carey and f. D. Eldrige.
prominent business men Of Brooklyn " Y.
were at Tue Brooks House over Sunday. Other
sunday visitors at the house were II p Horton
OF New Haven, c. d. Keton and r. d. Bascom of
H1r M anS VINO were on carriage drive; and
mr. and Mrs Howard Salisbury of Rutland. MIR.
salisbury is the son Of former proprietor Of the
Brattleboro House.
. george w. Stewart, the manager of the Boston
Festival orchestra, his mother and his sister
MISS Rose Stewart, the soprano soloist are to be
summer residents of Brattleboro. Mr. Stewart
was charmed with Brattleboro and after the con
cert last week announced his determination to buy
or rent house here. Saturday he arranged for
the lease of the Bradley cottage, above West riv.
er, Mr.. Bradley agreeing to make repairs and i'm.
provements
Boston Globe of Wednesday: wv. l. Fox, for.
merry division superintendent of the FitchburR
road between Fitchburg and North Adams sail.
Central America, where a railroad is to be built
INTO the mahogany country for the purpose of
securing the wood. Rails are to be taken on al
Baltimore and ties at Savannah. Mr. Fox has
charge OF the work, and a number Of railroad
men In this section go out " it'll him" Mr.. Fox Is
a widely -known railroad man, who has of late
Fox. q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
@arrtagfs.

In Jamaica, May -, by Rev. f. b. Earle, Ches
ter d. White of Wardsboro, and Ida NJ Morse of
Newfane.
In Jacksonville, May 10, by George Porter Esq
VIM. o. Taylor and Miss Mary l.. Cary, both of
Marlboro
In Coerain Mass. May ., Estan ce A. Tempe
of Cueran and Leola l. Putnam Of Jacksonville.
In Westmoreland, \. H., May II, by Rev. Geo
w. Rutland. Willis II. Taft of Jamaica, and NJ IS
Hattie c. Aldrich of Westmoreand
In Bennington, May IL. by Rev. u. Martin
Harry A. Wall and Miss Alice Remington.
In Winchester May II, by Rev. j. II. Vincent
Ralph Spencer of Jamaica, Vt, and Miss Nellie
Clark of Winch ster. ~ H.
In South Vernon, May II, by Lorenzo Brown,
Esq, NJ Knowlton, Of Spencer, Mass, and Miss
Ida NJ. Hurlbeart of Springfield, Mass
In Greenfield, Mass, May B. by Rev. n. Newton
Glazer, Leonard Augustus Merchant of Whining
ton, to Mos. Mary b. Shaw Gardner of Brockton.
In Bondville, May II. by Rev. Mr.. Dugan of
Peru, VIM. J. Park and Miss Jennie E. Wooded,
both of Bondville.
In Bellows Fal 5. NAV "a, by Rev E. E. Marg
graf, Charles Underh and Miss Matte G.
Smith
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

Mrs Sarah Wilder Bullock, the Oldest resident
Of Fitchburg, Mass, quietly spent her lOed
birthday anniversary in that city May 5. She
now enjoys good health and only three weeks
ago walked one-fourth of q mile and since then
has assembled a flight of stairs without assistance.
She was kindly remembered with gifts Of flowers,
fruit and birthday cakes-one from her daughter,
Mrs w. l.. Bullock, being nicely oInamented and
bearing the initials of Mrs. Bullock's name and
the wears "l79l-lS93" Mrs Bullock's mental
powers are remarkably preserved, and she CON
verses nteligenty on various subjects, recalling
with pleasure that her parents, both of whom
lived TO be over 80 years old, were Christians.
Mrs Bullock it will be remembered, is native
of Guilford lived there for many years, and
only a few years ago visited her former home.
She is the mother-in.law of Mrs. Priscilla Bull
lock of this place, and Mrs. John Weatherhead,
who died at West Brattleboro few months ago,
was her niece
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
John CIarksOn and Partner Take the
Cake.

Turn hall was we'll filled " it'll the members and
friends of King Solomon lodge of Good Samari-
tans last Wednesday evening, says the Spring
field Union Of yesterday, the chief attraction be-
ing cake walk in which 10 couples participated
1t was shortly after O'Clock when the prize for
the walk, fancy cake Of stupendous size and
heavily frosted, placed on the stage and
the eyes Of the contestants glistened as they
watched the gittering spectacle. Then the or
chestra struck up lively strain and the couples
glded out upon the floor in prepAratio for the
test for the cake. First on the floor were John
GARRISON, coachman for A H. Overman and Miss
Title Howard and their dainty glide the admi.
ration of the spectators, who were unbiased in ia
vor of the other contestants The walk was a com
bination of a glide and waltz steps, alternating
with promenade, and at its close Mr.. Carkson
and Miss Howard were declared the winners of
the cake
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
Lost +!

Half the pleasure of living
without a daily paper.
For one or two cents a day
you can have one left at your door.
The May magazines are now
ready. Come in and look them
over,
Old newspapers just, the thing
to put under carpets, only l IL
cents a pound.
GEO. E.FOX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
A Card.

We wish 10 thank the many people who so
Indy showed their sympathy In our recent be-
rea vement-the drowning of our son and brother,
esnecjaIly to the fire department and TO Mrs y
r Houghtorf of Brattleboro for flowers; May all
"a SIMILAR comfort In their time of atfllction.
i'''u MIR AND MRS NJ NJ SHINE,
MISS MINNIE NJ. COTTON,
JOHNNY SHINE.
CHARLEY SHINE.
KATIE SHINE,
MILLY SHINE.
r.u ,oasas where a mild but effective ,aperient
-ay,e he annette restore healthy action, pro
mote digestion and regulate every Junction NO
iii ,s m greater demand, or more hlghIy rec-
ommt nded by the profession
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
Deahs.

In Brattleboro, May "a, Oscar A, Marshall, 81
years and months.
In Brattleboro, May 20, Eunice Brown, 90.
In Braitleboro, May 26, John Carpenter, "A.
In Mortified, Mass, May 1s, Mary II. Long, -
In DummerstOn, May % Mary, widow of Oliver
Blood Of Putney. 20
81
In Hinsdale, y. H., May 10, Charles W, Baker
SO
In Jacksonville, May -. Putnam II Pierce -.
In Springfield, Mass, MAY ~, infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Chas Akeey.
In Boston, May 81, Frances Sumner Bemis 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

The keene Sentinel has this notice of an event
concerning former Brattleboro residents, to which
The PhenIx referred last week: Mr. and Mrs
Nathan Gould of number "a North Lincoln street
celebrated the 5Oth anniversary of their marriage
Saturday evening. Mr. Gould's comrades Of the
g. A. r. and the ladies of the Relief CORDS gave
Mr.. and Mrs. Gould reception at @. A. r. hall
presenting them with about $40 in money and a
beautiful basket of II Iwers. There was also an
informal entertainment given"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
CUDWORTH 6 CHILDS, Agts
Births.

In Brattleboro, May ei daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Brosnahan.
In Pratteboro, May -, son to Mr. and Mrs
Michael Lynch.
In Brattleboro May 10, a son to Clarence L.
and Hattie Williams Smith,
In Brattleboro, May % a daughter to Charles
r.. and Carrie Houghton Westgate.
In South VIII tingham, May II. a son to Mr.. ana
Mrs. Edward r. Aldrich.
In Dover, n. H.. son to Mr. and Mrs. Fred c.
Smith formerly of Putney.
In Putney, May %, a son to Mr.. and Mrs Harry
GaSsett.
In Springfield, Mass May ~, daughter to
Charles and Angie Roberts Akeley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
IF. white Returns to Rrat,I.boro.

The Canadian Cleaner Of Huntington, p O.,
announces that j. F. white has given up his DO.
stion as foreman Of the action department in the
organ factory at that place to go to Brattleboro.
The Cleaner says This departure is much regret
ted, for he was much respected by the entire com
munity.' Mr. White and family went to Hunting
ton five years ago and many friends welcome
their return. They arrived here last Friday but
weeks there they will live at IA Spruce street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
Our Force
of Statesmen

consists of the following: Charles
w. Durham, George l.. Durham,
Owen ID. StOwell, WilliamA E.
willard, James p. Ferriter and
Miss Minnie Z. Brown.
When a salesman has once
served a customer and become
familiar with his or her tastes it
is much easier the next time.
In view of this fact we wish,
when visiting our store you would
call for the salesman that has had
the best success in fitting your
foot. We make this request in
your interest as we'll as ours.
We know the quality Of our goods
is all right, and if properly fitted
can't help pleasing the wearer.
The matter of fitting shoes means
more than looks and comfort, it
means better wear. We have al
ways realized this fact and given
the subject our special study and
attention, and this is the reason
you so often hear it said, if you
want to get a good fitting pair of
shoes go to
DIINHAM RRnTuERN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
FOR SALE.

NNOLD FASHIONED TALL CLOCK in nice
N running order Case in good condition.
GoOd for 100 years more. Can be been at Real
Estate offi1 e OF NAY & CROWN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

Seems almost unnecessary TO again
mention our dollar 0XfOrds, for al.
most everyone seems to have heard
Of theme. both the Russets and Don.
gOlas. We are glad we can offer
you so good an Oxford for dollar.
IfanyOne is looking for cheaper
Oxford well refer them to the 80
cent OXfOrds on the bargain counter.
These are what is left Of our 1925
OXfOrds Of last year---nOt near as
good so those We sell at that price
this year.
We mention hut few sorts Of our
low priced shoes, hut we've many.
Bring back anything you don't like.
MORSE&SIMPSON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
Chesterfield Lake.

TOR SALE-My cottage ON the cove, built two
IL yea ago; first ess in all respects, barn,
and ic- house fill with ice; two good building
lot. Or will rent for the season.
n. II. WHITE, BTattleboro,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
Certainly Safe.

A WOOD FIRE is certainly safe, and unless
"A you are criminally careless there is no need
of burning your house, If you use soft wood and
kmdIings such as | 81 II in summer, ant the heat
from them is so n gone. any way. A good supply
on hand de livered promptly Lave orders at
Richardson Market. GEO \. PERRY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-18
now is made into q bed at night,

playing now is made into bed at night,
and there's berth just back of you"
The reporter turned, and, raising
little curtain, saw regular steamer
berth made up for occupancy.
"Pienty of room, you see, said Mrs.
Bunce, ''if you understand how to
economize. Why, in some of the cabins
they have parlor organ or an upright
piano!"
"That implies some social life among
canal people, doesn't ita"
"Social2 / should think sol" Mrs.
Buuce spoke with enthusiasm. 1--WE
are all acquainted, and make calls back
and forth just like other people. I've
had as many as six callers at time in
here, all friends, who just happened to
drop in about the same hour"
"Ob, yes" put in the captain, "we
frequently arrange parties, and pass the
jolliest kind of evening together. The
entertainment Oh, we tell stories and
pop corn. This social life is maintained
to considerable extent, even during
the working season. On the way up or
down the river, in tows, it ls the most
natural thing in the world to pass from
boat to boat, and visit friends. came
down the river once in tow consisting
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-18
Gains From Regular Habits.

An English scientific philosopher
lately made o half-playful, half-serious
defense of the routine life of the mao OF
Irregular habits"
He insisted that in this busy age, when
so many duties press upon an active man
and there are 50 many things which una
voidably call for the exercise of atten-
ticn, judgment and decision every day,
it is the part of wisdom-a real conser-
vation of energy and nervous force-to
settle as many as possible of the routine
matters by fixed habit of life.
There seems to be sense in the sugges-
ton. Why should man with anything
important to do in the world tax the
gray matter of his brain newly every
day to decide what he will eat or drink
or wear, what his pleasures shall be ana
what his recreation, when he shall go to
bed and when get up? Having arrived
at years of discretion and discrimination,
why can he not 50 order his life Is to
have these and kindred things come and
20 in somewhat settled orders
To eat at regular hours the things he
ssfnds good Of" according to Bacons
rule, abstaining from those that disa"
gree with him: to rise, bathe, dress, ex-
ercise, work, rest, recreate and sleep
after regular order, is not to make
treadmill of life. 1t is to lay out
smooth road for journeJing with the
least possible friction and waste. "To
choose time is to save time" A consid-
erable proportion of the worry and waste
of life comes from needless jumbling
Of work and clashing of duties.
Whatever we may think of the meth
cd, the large majority of men who ac-
complish great things and live to good
old age are men of regular habits. 1t
may be encouraging to such to know
there is scientific basis for their stick
ing to the ruts.-New York World.
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captain and visitor went forward. The
quarters for the crew were not very at
tractive, but they were no worse, ap-
parently, than the accommodations for
sailors on ocean steamers. Many of the
boats have stable for their horses or
mules.
"When we tie up for the winter" said
the captain, "we send the horses into
the country to board. It costs too much
to keep them here"
"Is your cargo on board"
eyes. This time it consists of farm
produce, though the Champlain Ca
nalers usually bring lumber. The cargo
remains on board in my case for ninety
days. pay fifty cents day for dock
charges, and I get paid by the owners
for storage. When the ninety days are
up shall discharge the cargo and 60 up
the river as soon after tina. as the weather
becomes suitable"
"What is the capacity of canal
boat, compared with a freight carr"
On this boat we can put about 5000
bushels of wheat. They usually put
about 1000 bushels upon freight car.
So, you see, couple OF our boats would
load ve.y respectable freight train.
Some of the captains own their cargoes,
going into the business as speculation;
others dispose of the gooas on commits
sion, and Others still are simply common
carriers. I own this boat and five others,
but I'm not too good to run one of my
boats myself. Boats like this cost about
$500, and they last, with proper care,
from fifteen to twenty years. I've known
boats to last twenty-five years.
II suppose" he continued, ''that it
must seem dull to you, this quiet life Of
the canal men, but guess we average to
be as contented and happy as most. 1t
is mostly open air life in the summer,
and never unhealthy. If people like
good scenery they have an opportunity
with us. When we tie up we can take
in some of the pleasures of city life, If
we want to. The women 60 ashore now
and then, of course, to get provisions,
and when we are on trip they stop off
occasionally for the same purpose. The
boat, you see, becomes just as much
home to us as your house on land"
There are three canal boat villages in
this vicinity, besides the one at Coenties
slip-in Erie Basin, Brooklyn, at Jersey
City, and at the foot of Fourteenth
street, Hoboken. They are of the same
character as the one at Coenties Slip, and
are inhabited by the same kindly, hos
pitable class of people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-18

Seattle. sne is very we'll treated by the
older residents, and has only to ask them
for anything she may want and it is
given her. This is all owing to the fact
that at an early day in the history of
that part of the country, when the peo.
pie were in constant danger from attacks
of hostile tribes of Indians, she, at great
personal danger to herself and after q
long journey, came into the white settle
ment and warned the''pale faces"of very
formidable threatened attack Of the In.
dians and by her timely aid saved the
entire settlement, thus preserving their
homes from destruction and their wives
and children from captivity and mas
sacre. ... o.. .
Her father, Seattle, was very kind and
true in his friendship for the white race
who had made their homes in the region
of Puget Sound, sheltered by the snow
capped mountain heights, and now the
grateful people have erected monument
to his memory upon his grave. A writer
in the Detroit Free Press says it is not
known just how old Princess Angeliue
is, but that she has passed the century
mark seems beyond doubt. The accom-
panying portrait was made from recent
photograph. '.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-18
A Fortune for O Sn0wdrift.

"The most artistic swindle known to
the history of the Colorado mining in
lustry occurred three years ago this
winter at Georgetown, said Richard
Beauchamp. "Georgetown is up in the
mountains and in the center of q very
rich mining country. In the winter
snow drifts hundreds of feet deep among
the mountains and packs down very
bard. Two old miners ran tunnel into
the snow at the base of mountain a
distance of 800 feet, timbered it up
nicely, plastered it with mud, and at the
far end piled quantity Of very rich
quartz. Then they went down to Den
yer and became acquainted with couple
of wealthy Englishmen, who had just
come over to look for an investment for
their spare cash that would pay big
divvy. They took them to Georgetown
and showed them their tunnel and the
Ell Dorado at the end of it. The tunnel,
had 1t been really into the rocky noun
tain, would have represented thousands
of dollars. The Englisbmen were
charmed with it and the prospect. They
bought up the claim for $685. spot
cash, and went East to contract for
quartz mill machinery. When they re-
turned in the spring there was nothing
left of the tunnel but the woodwork and
a wagon load Of quartz at the end. 1t
was the most ridiculous sell ever known,
and the most successful. ST. Louis
Globe. Democrat. f.-...5- e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-18
TowbOats Outpull Locomotives.

"The iron horse isn't in it with the
towboat when it comes 10 handling
freight" remarked gentleman who has
n prediction for the river. The John
Barrett" he continued, "arrived the
other day from above with six model
barges in tow containing potatoes, fire
brick and salt. One of them was loaded
with 1400 barrels of potatoes, coopered.
1t would have taken ninety three freight
cars to hold these, and they would make
train three.quarters of a mile long.
The other barges had the same capacity,
so you see its tow was equivalent to four
and q half miles of cars. Twenty five
locomotives would be necessary to move
this freight on railroad, which, on the
river, one boat can easily manage.
St. Louis Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-18

bodily as points Of color here and there
in the prevailing white. The next day
not sign OF pole or clothesline could
be seen anywhere about the village. 1t
was evident that one of the unwritten
laws of the community made that day a
general wash day.
When the reporter began his investi.
cation of the village he was directed to
Captain Bunce as the ''likeliest" man to
give information. The captain, tall,
powerful looking man, was just leaving
his boat, but he turned back willingly
and led the way to the cabin. The roof
OF the cabin is about two feet above the
level of the deck-or shall we say street,
To enter the cabin, hatch had to be
pushed back and a tiny door opened.
Then down a steep, narrow fight of
STAIRS, and the captain was at home.
People who feel cramped in an eight
room fat, and have to use an empty coal
bin in the basement for storage purposes,
would be wofully dismayed at the pros.
pect of housekeeping in that place.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-18

There are three rooms IN Captain Bunce's
home. The living room is perhaps Us
much as eight feet square. Two rooms
open from It, one just large enough to
hold bed, with space to walk by it and
turn around; the other sufficient for a
cooking stove, with very little space left
for the cook. Keep house IN such quar-
tiers? Certainly; Captain Bunce does it
and il bringing up family there, too.
When the captain and his visitor
entered Mrs. Bunce was attending to her
housework, and two children were play
ing upon o couch. A third child was
away at school. That makes family of
FIVE living in apparent comfort and con-
tent in the z. s. Adsit, aud, besides
them, there is frisky pet dog, and in
summer time there is hired man who
sleers in a bunk in the forward end of
the boat. A very CHEEKY, neat little
place is the captains home. There are
pictures on the walls, books and papers
on table, curtains at the little WIN
dows, carpet on the hoor-in short,
everything except space that the most
fastidious housekeeper could demand.
81 SUPPOSE" said Mrs. Bunce, smiling,
"that most housekeepers would wonder
where I manage to put things. Well, l
have all the room I need. The cabin,
you see, really extends the whole width
Ct the boat, and that part of it that is
under the deck is made into a series OF
lockers"
"What do you DO with the children
at night9"
"The csuch where the little ones are
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-18

ROMAN RELIC. curlosltles come Irom
the grave. The departed members OF
wealthy families were provided not only
with sepulchres but with sort OF armor
composed of several pieces which COM
pletely incased the body. The feet were
thrust into pocket shaped affair like a
carriage foot warmer, and separate
pieces were made for chest and neck, as
we'll as the hait, with mask for the
face, which often resembled the features
of the dead. ....- ...
These peculiar coverings were made
Of several pieces of fine linen, which
were glued together and pressed into
mould, then bedaubed with several lay
ers of plasters, over which the artists
traced the most peculiar characteristics
of the defunct. Each bust is composed
of several pieces, the face comprising
one which is painted In deep yellow and
ocher tints, as in the case Of the Egyp:
tian statues. Hair and beard are painted
black. The mantle, part Of which COW
ers the back of the neck, is white, with
purple stripes.-Post.D Dispatch.