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The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15

One r the mosf talented little ladies
~ the new administration 10 Frances
Cleveland Lamont. the youngest of
Geeretery IAsnoDt's little girls Fran
60 Il named after Mrs. Cleveland. and
AIfhengh she u only four years old she
+ alresdy : Travelled yonng lady and
enn relate in clever manner many
tales u foreign 3ands. She dances
little skirt dances in very dainty
Nny and Il, s'together. next tn Baby
Ruth. the cleverest baby Of the ad.
mfnisffsficn. and there are several
hight ones too.-Sew Ysrk Ledger
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15


Il nnd most striking Illustration
of 8oufhern life and Southern eharac-
terfetics. = said lady Of cnlture and
oDucntton from . far Northern city,
IN y0ur cemetery. Ny remark may
seem somewhat strange to you. but
E1mwood looks 30 inviting. 20 homa-
IKE. 20 hospItsbIe, i'll may use the
word to me. Nstnre has done 81
1nnch for II. The tall herlocks, the
towering pines. the spreading oaks
the weeping willows. look to me ~ II
the Divine Gardener had planned and
planted them for home for his sleep
ing thousands II is one Of the mo.t
besutif1l Gods acre I ever saw.-Ap-
peaI-A saianche.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
Bishop Bissell Dead.
His Long and Notable Career.

Bishop Bissell of the Episcopal diocese of Yer
mont died at Burlington Sunday, after illness
of about five months, The Right Rev. DR.. Will
liam Henry Augustus Bissell was born in Ran
dolph November 10, 1914. He graduated from the
University of Vermont IN the class of 1886 and
after teaching and studying theology was ordaIn-
ed deacon in New York city in 1889, by Bishop
Oldendonk, and the following year ordained
priest by the same bishop. He was appointed
assistant in Christ church, Troy, n V, and later
took charge OF Trinity church, West Troy, where
he remained until 1S45, when called to the
rectorship Of Grace church, Lyons, n Y. In
lSlS he received call to the rectorship of Trinity
church, Geneva, n. Y, and there continued until
his election as bishop of Vermont in 1868. He
was elected a member of the standing committee
Of the diocese of ives ern New York in 1850 and
held this office 10 years. He was consecrated
bishop June 3, 1865 in Christ church, Montpelier.
For two years he made his residence at West
Randolph but since 1870 has lived at Burlington.
His administration in the Vermont diocese has
been most successful and his death is widely and
sincerely mourned. Bishop Bisselrs wife was
Martha G. Moulton Of West Randolph whom he
married in 1898. He leaves five children--Mrs.
Willard S. Pope, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Laura NJ.
Gray and Mrs. Mary A. Shaw, Burlington; John
II. Bissell, Detroit, and W A. Bissell, San Fran
cisco,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19

L. d. Hazen of ST. JohnsburV has sold Geo. Van
Dyke of Lancaster, 1900 acres OF timber IN the
Maine wilds, along the route OF the Canadian
Pacific road, forS5O,OOO.
Bennington hsa voted TO proceed with the CON
struction of sewers, IN accordance with the vote
passed at the special meeting in March.
William Conroy, alias Henry Mcdowell, who
June term Of the Bennington county court, which
convenes the 9th.
Austin Peck, one of Barres oldest native cti-
zens and one of the wealthiest men In Washing
ton county, died last week Thursday.
Charles Bushey was fatally injured at the kim
ball ledge in Hardwick last week Wednesday.
While he was at work MOVING stone large rock
fell upon him, crushing one leg The leg was
amputated, but deeth resulted.
DR.. j. d. Hanrahan. the newly appointed post
master of Rutland, has prepared his bond and
forwarded il to Washington. There are five
signeTs to the document which is for $4,000
A lad by the name of Lowell, aged IA, disap-
peared Saturday from the reform school at Yer
gennes. LOvel's home is in Springfield. No
trace of him has been found.
A sample of maple sugar received at the test
ing station at Montpelier Saturday from Hon.
Alpha Messer of Rochester tested 95 the highest
this season. A sample received two weeks ago
from Mr., Messer that tested IS. has been sent TO
the maple sugar exhibit at the worlds Fair
The best sample received last year tested Soe.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Cook, aged 3s, died at
Barre Tu sday, He had served three years as
sheriff and long term as constable
James Buchanan. who was injured by blast
in the quarries at Barre, and VINO had elght
ounces of his brain removed by the physicians, died
Tuesday, seven days after the operation he
was conscious and conversed intelligenty until a
few moments before his death.
David Trull of st, Johnsbury, who died at New
port Tuesday, was for many years Motel Keeper
at West Burke and man Of prominence at that
place, holding many offices. He was deputy
| sheriff for q years.
The trestle over Otter Creek at Middle0ury,
~. VuulA aW ant
| the bridge which collapsed two weeks ago, fell
| last week Thursday morning lille freight train
| was passing on IT, The engine and car went
| into tine river Wrecking gangs were again called
| out and trains crossed the trestle Sunday.
Jacob Circuit, one of Barrels most promnen;
farme 3 died Friday He was a native of Ran
dolph and formerly lived in Marshfed, where hi
| was d town officer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
THE VERMONT NEWS.
Oldest College Graduate.

Death OF Amos A. Parker of FitZwiI-
liam, N. H., Aged IOI Years, who
Graduated from the University of Ver-
mont I'm 1910.
Amos A. Parker of Fitzwilllam, N. H., died
Friday, aged lOl years and seven months. He
was born in Fitzwilliam, and was the of
Nahum Parker, a prosperous farmer and lawyer
important ocffies. Parker's boyhoOd was spent
on his fathers farm and in attending the village
school. He fitted for college at Appleton acad
envy, Ipswich He entered the University of Yer
mont and graduated in 1916. standing second In
his class. Mr.. Parker began the practice of law
at Epping, N. H., and later became editor Of the
New Hampshire Statesman at Concord. As an
aide on the staff Of Gov. Morris he was delegated
to go TO Boston and invite Lafayette TO visit New
Hampshire. MIR Parkers life was full of activity
he held more offices ana emained in Office longer
than any other man in the state Of New Hamp-
shire. member of the bar for 20 years, he was
during all but 20 of them, Justice of the quorum
holding commissions from IL different governors
He attended l3 sessions of the legislature, was
Tor eight yea a trustee of the New Hampshire
asylum for the insane for 10 years first select
man in Fitzwilliam, was a member of the bar
association of New York city and of the New
Hampshire historical society. MIR. Parker's first
wife was the daughter of Daniel G. Sanders, the
first president OF the University Of Vermont
and his second wife daughter OF Gen. McClary,
United states senator from New Hampshire. His
third marriage took place in 1879, when Mr.
Parker was IS years old. The bride, Miss Julia
Smith of Glastonbury, Conn. 81 Since her
death seven years ago Mr.. Parker has lived
with son at Fitzwilliam. Mr. Parker enjoyed
the distinction Of being the oldest college graduate
in America since the death of George Bancroft,
the historian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
.OMMIssIONERs, NOTICE.

y ESTATE OF ELON Z. WARD.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of MARI
boro, Commissioners, 10 receive, examine and ad'
Just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Elon e. Ward. late of BrattebOro,
in said district, deceased, and all claims exhibited
meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the ONCE
of r, Tyler on the both day of April and 9th day
of September next, from o'clock p. NJ until
O'Clock p. NJ each of said days. and that six
months from the 9th day of April, A. d.
1893 is the time limited by said court for said
creditors 20 present their claims to us for exam
ination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro this 9th day of April, A d.
1893
A. STARKEY lCoD,n,issioD.-s
T. j. b. CUDWORTH, N''i'i'e
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
JOHN Q. DEWITT,
P. FLEMING, Commissioners.
H. p. HUNTER,
CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, IS

= BY the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate of JAMES
NJ REED, late of Brattleboro in said district,
deceased, Greeting.
Whereas George G. Averill, Administrator up
on the estate of James NJ Reed, late OF Brattle-
boro, has filed his petition in this court setting
forth that the sale Of lot Of one acre of land in
Esteyville belonging TO said estate, will be beneh.
ca tohe heirs and all persons interested therein,
and praying for license to sell the same, and at
the same time filed in this court what purports
TO be the consent of all the heirs 10 such sale.
WheTeupon II is ordered that the same be heard
at the session OF said court TO be held at the pro
bate office in Brattleboro on the last Saturday OF
May, A. ID. 1898, when and where you may
be heard In the premises, if you see cause.
10 ID. w. STOBDARD, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORo, FRIDAY 49, 1898
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Western Bank Failures.

There has been a series Of banl, rai,,,-, l.. =,
, ana lllnois, which until their inside bistor
became known, seemed ominous of the ananc,s
-, ith Ky Ky vi Lhat section The failures began
NIL VliaI OF the Columbia national bank of Chi
SSa eR winch was quickly followed by the down.
ien vi a Iot OF small banks or banking concerns
~ S5Hiuutry towns in the states mentioned 40
SoIS 10 an apparently authentic statement the
Sululiola bank was originally organized nv n
ouCkeI-snop hrm to give them a STANDING with
o oUt NIX, specnlators From this they 6ranched
OF country banks. list of 19 sncb banLs ~ a.,
1b ana Illinois is given and there are Others in
O,0, nlchlgan and Wisconsin They were ali or
concern and their reserve funds were bent ,hag
wien wren t me parent concern tumbed the Others fol
lowed Ike a row of card houses ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19

Mary LaChapelie. defendant in the noted case
of Ida Godette Mary LaChampelle, died at
Burlington sunday. AT the last term OF the
county court the jury rendered verdict against
her for heavy damages for excessive punishment
of Ida Godette, who was her pupil in the paro-
chial school, and the case has been appealed to
the supreme court. The immediate cause Of her
death was heart disease, due primarily to grief.
George H. NJ. Bradley, well known in Grand
Army circles, died at Burlington Sunday. He
was a grandson of Capt. Lemuel Bradley who
commanded the Spy company" in Ethan Allen
regiment of Green mountain boys" for whose
head the government of New York offered a
bounty of ESQ. Mr.. Bradley was educated at
the University Of Vermont and Rensselaer, Poly
technic institute, Troy, y. Y. He enlisted in the
Ellsworth zouaves in 1861, and later served with
distinction in the navy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
.OMmIssIONERs, NOTICE.

= ESTATE OF JAMES II. KNIGHT
We, the subscribers being duly appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of West
minister Commissioners 10 receive. examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of James H. Knight, late OF
Putney, in said district, deceased, also all
claims and demands exhibited in offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid at the dwelling house of Edwin f.
Knight in Putney, on the 9th day of June and
the sth day of December next, from ] O'Clock
N. until p. NJ, each of said days, and that six
months from the 9th day of May, 1898, is the
time limited by said court for said creditors to
allowance.
Dated at Putney, this 9th day of May, 1898.
GEO. II. PHILLIPS, JCor,r,,..iou
10 EDWIN SANDERSON, OOiiiiiissioneIs'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
Charged with Numbering an Infant.

The body Of an infant was found in Potash
brook, South Burlington. last week Wednesday.
1t was tied IN a paper bag. An inquest showed
that the child was born alive but died within an
hour. Later il was found that the mother was
Miss Blanche Franklin who lived in Burlington
with her sister Mrs. Hoenbeck. II is believed
that Miss Franklin did not leave the house after
the birth of the child Both women have been
arrested Mrs Hollenbeck claims that the child
was dead when born and that she Carl led the
body to South Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
Fastest Railroad speed Ever A,,.,u.,

h TX neW ork Centrals new engine, No 300
which is to be exhibited at the Worthy Eatr bos,
9 9ai az previous records of railroad speed
iI ms wonderful machine runs the Central's new
I9st Ehplre state express train between New
nork ana Bunalo. On the first day OF its trial a
speed OF mile in 35 seconds was reached or al
ine rate on lO2 miles an hour. Two DAYS later h
lowered the record to- mile in - seconds. or nj
the rate OF ll213 miles an hour The no miles
from Rochester to Buffalo was covered in az min
utes' or at the rate of little over mile a min
ute. Another distance of five miles was made ai
the rate Of sc miles an hour ''' ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
The Campanla the Queen.

The new Cunarder the Campania. smashed tn.
record all to pieces on her return trip from New
ork to Liverpool last matchmaking the dis
lance OF SS6e knots in days, IL hours q min
utes. Her most remarkable Performance was he
tween wednesday noon and Thursday noon wher
she covered 5l1 knots in the actual time of % ii
hours, making allowance for the fact that sh,
was moving against the current of time or in Oh
position to the apparent movement OF the ann
Inc American liner. the Paris, must now take {
back seat, or else make a new record
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
CTATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. SIS

y BY the Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate Of
ROSANA S. W. BRNA late of Vernon, in said
District. deceased, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this Court will de-
eide upon the allowance of the account OF A. II.
Washburn Executor, of the last Will OF said
deceased. and decree distribution thereof to the
persons entitled, al the session thereof to be held
at the Probate Office in Brattleboro on the last
Saturday of Mary A. d. 1898 when and where you
may be heard in the premices if you see cause.
10 +. W. STODDARD. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19

Benwood and Cardonia, Ind. are rival mining
towns and have often bloody wars over arg,i,
mthts OF supremacy. Saturday night a dance
was gwen at Benwood, and crowd of - went
from Cardona with the avowed intention of
making trouble. A fight ensued in which about
~ persons participated and for an hour the air
Was nlied with chairs, revolvers and knives
When the smoke cleared away it was found that
no less than 30 people were cut and bruised some
very, seriously. The officers were unable TO
eneck the riot, and further hostilities are ex.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
Rhode Island Republicans.

The Republicans have elected senator in
North Smithfeld, r. l., which gives them. with
the lieutenan tgovernor, s. votes in the next gen
eral assembly. This constitutes a majority in
grand committee, and will enable them to elect
Republican state officers, unless further compl
cations arise by the unseating Of Republicans by
the Democratic house
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
AfgaI Notices.
CTATFOFVERmONT. westnir

CTATE OFVERmONT, Westminster, IS.
y The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate Of
SAMUEL. MOORE, late Of Windham, in said
District deceased. Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
9. w. Hastings, administrator upon said estate
and decree distribution thereof to the persons en-
titled at the session thereof TO be held at the inn
of Thomas Evans in Townshend on the 9TH day of
June. A. D. 1893, when and where you may be
heard in the premises, If you cause.
10 ZINA n. ALLBEE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

~ ESTATE Of j. L. hEL1Ak,
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of MARI
boro, commissioners, to receive, examine and ad .
Just all claims and demands of all persons against
in said district deceased, and all claims ex-
hibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
late j. p. Helyar's office, Flat street. on the
sth day of May and the sth day of July
next, from 1880 O'Clock p n. until O'Clock p. NJ.
each of said days, and that months from the Sth
day of May, 1898, is the time limited by said
court for said creditors TO present their claims
us for examination aud allowance.
Dated at BrattlebOro. this I'd day of May,
A. d. 1898.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
The Worlds Fair to he Opened Sunday.

The Chicago directors have decided to open the
worlds Fair grounds Sundays for one-half the
price Of admission during the week The build
lngs VIII remain closed as required under the laws
passed bv Congress and as agreed to when the
sum OF $4,000. 600 was accepted from the SD Con.
gress but the crowd will be allowed to see every
thing outside the buildings The midway plais-
effect next Sunday. Last Sunday 4O, zoo people
hocked to the grounds, hut were unable to gain
admittance -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
A Loan Company Embarrassed.
VermOnters Interested, as UsuaI---St.
JOhnsbury People Have 100000 in
the Concern

The Northwestern Guaranty Loan company of
Minneapolis is embarrassed, owing to the financial
stringency. The company's stock is 81, 80 900.
II owns the S20O0OO building in which its offices
are located and holds as collateral and IN fee
simple, large amount OF real property in Min.
neapols, Chicago and elsewhere. Its business is
loaning commercial paper on sufficient collateral
and the guaranteeing of paper. 1t has S3OOO,OOO
of this paper and the refusal of ITS patrons to
take up or renew their notes has preciptated the
trouble. II is thought that in time the company
will pay everything in full F. II. Fisher Of Bur
lington was the Vermont agent of the concern.
st. Johnsbury capitalists are interested in the
concern to the amount of $4,000. The company
has done a large business in Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
CTATEOFvRRMONT, Marlboro SIS

y By the Probate Court Tor said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of
LYNDON II. TENNEI, late of Newfane, IN
SAID district, deceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court will de
eide upon the. allowance of the account of Al
bert 7. Edwards, Administrator upon the Estate of
said deceased and decree distribution thereof to
the persons entitled at the session thereof TO be
held at the Probate ONCE in Bratteboro on the
last Saturday of May, A d. 1893, when and where
you may be heard in the premises If you see
cause - E. W STODDARD. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
C,TATE OF VERMONT. Marlhorn. SIS

= The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate of CHAS.
L. HAVEN. late Of Halifax, in said district de
ceased. Greeting
You are hereby notified that this Court will de-
eide upon the allowance of the account of A. A.
Buttertield, Administrator upon the estate of
Charles L. Haven, late of Halifax. in said dis
trct decreased, and decree distribution thereof TO
the persons entitled thereto at the session there
of to be held at the Probate once in Brattleboro
in said district, on the last Saturday Of May A. D.
1898, when and where you may be heard in the
premises, il you see cause
Is L. w. STODDARD. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
CTATE d VERMONT. Marlhoro. ss

- By the Probate Court for said District.
To all persons Interested in the estate Of JOHN
F. ADKINS, late of Brattleboro, in said Dis
trlct deceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court will de-
eide upon the allowance Of the account of G. s.
Clark, Administrator upon the estate of John F.
deceased, and decree distribution thereof TO the
persons entitled thereto at the session thereof to
be held at the Probate Office in Brattleboro
when and where you may be heard in the prem
lses' " you see cause.
IL E. w STODDARD Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
CTATR OF VERMONT, Marlboro. SIS.

y The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate of
ALEXANDER ROCKWELL, late of Brattleboro
in said district deceased. Greeting
Whereas J. Cutting has presented to this
Court an instrument purportinR to be the last will
Of said deceased for probate:-You are hereby
notified that this Court VIII decide upon the pro
bate OF said instrument at the session thereof to
he held at the Probate ONCE in Bratteboro
in said district, the last Saturday of May
1893, when and where you may appear and con.
test the same If you see cause.
is f W STODDARD. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
IS E,w. sToDDARD, Register.


~ II n y VI Y N.HNNNNINTs Wcots-e inefpr. IS
- BY the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate Of
GEO. X. HALL of Londonderry, in said district,
deceased, Greeting
Whereas. f. w Melendy, Guardian Of George
X Hall of Londonderry in said district has filed
his petition in this court setting forth that the
sale of the whole Of the real estate of said ward for
the purpose Of putting the proceeds at interest
will be beneficial to his said ward and paying for
licence to selth same for the purpose afore said
Whereupon it is ordered that the same be heard at
the session Of said court to be held at the Probate
ONCE i'm Bellows Falls. on the third day Of
June A. d. 1923. when and where you may
be heard in the premises if you see cause
10 ZINA ". ALLBEE. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19

Ten men were dashed to pieces in the Calumet
& Hecla mine az Houghton Mich, Saturday.
The miners were coming up in the cage and the
engineer hoisted it against the timbers of the
cage were dashed downward over 5000 feet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
TWENTY-FIVE Drowned.

The steamer, City Of Hamburg, collided with the
the ship, Countess Evelyn, in the fog off the
coast Of Cornwall Saturday. The Evelyn was
bound from Bilbao, Spain, to Newport. Wales,
and had on board p persons. including nine pas.
sengers, all of whom are supposed to have been
drowned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19

SEATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, IS.
y The Probate Court for said District
10 all persons interested in the estate OF
ETA f. HAYNES, late of BrattlebOro, in said
District, deceased Greeting
, whereas, Clifton F. Haynes has presented to
ths court an instrument purporting TO be the last
VIII OF SAID deceased, for probate-You are here
oy notlhed that this court will decide upon the
prObate OF said INSTRUMENT at the session thereof
10 be held at the Probate once in Brattleboro
in said district. on the last Saturday Of NAV
1873, when and where YOU may appear aud
contest the same. II you see cause
IS Z. W. STODDARD. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-19
KlI.d In a Drunken Row at Granny.

man named Iafontaine shot and killed VIII
liam Carey at CRANKY Sunday night. There was
a row near the home of Lafontaine, who went to
get the participants arrested. One of them
struck Lafontaine with board: toe latter fired
two shots, killing Carey. Lafontaine gave him
self up.