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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.

A remarkable character of Bernardston
is Arnold Scott, blind letter carrier, 81
years old, whose eyesight was lost As years
ago. lie has long route, which he trav-
erses twice day, and rarely makes a mis-
take in the delivery of letters.
VIM. Sporfort, aged II, stole a pocket
book with $40 and a ticket to Chicago, in
the railroad station at Greenfield one day
last week from Miss Ellen l.. Simpson, a
Smith college student who was waiting
for the train. The young woman colared
the thief, walked him to the police station,
searched him and recovered her property.
The Smith college trustees of North
ampton voted Monday to raise 500, 900 for
a permanent fund. A new general lecture
hall, scientific laboratory and more dor
mitories are needed. The number of stu
dents-700-could be nearly doubled at
next falls opening if there were accommo-
dations. Several new fellowships were
created.
The century plant at the Amherst agri-
cultural college, which is abou; to bloom,
was given to Mrs Hitchcock of Amherst.
mother of DIR. Hitchcock, now of Am
herst college, by Mrs. James 7. Ames of
Chicopee in 1889. The mother plant from
which this slip was taken can be traced
back to 1925, and it is possible that the
slip was taken away as early as that date
This would make the Amherst plant IS
years old, the fact of its being rapidly
forced in the college greenhouse account
ing for its early blossoming The parent
plant, which is still at Chicopee, has never
blossomed. The Amherst plant contains
5000 blossoms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
WEST HALIFAX.

Mrs. Elmer A. Hillman of Gardner is
visiting in town.
Lake and Harris are painting and paper
ing for Mai. Beck.
Mrs. Chas. Haven has bought the Jo-
seph Tucker place and taken possession.
o. j. Copeland of Montpelier has been
in town this week to superintend the cree
tion of the Hall monument.
Road Commissioner Worden has got all
the roads passable, and in as good shape as
can be made in so short time.
L. B. Hall had about ten acres of pas
ture burnt over by running fire, besides
quite a quantity of brush fence.
Aaron Cook and family of North Ad-
ans have been visiting in town. Merton
Plumb of Hyde Park, Mass, is also visit
ing here.
The Hall family are having a nice gran
lite monument erected at the graves of
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loten Hall.
Several other nice monuments are being
erected this season in the different Gene
teries in town.
Rev. Dwight H. Woodland, who was a
soldier in Sherman's army, belonging to
an Ohio regiment, died at the residence of
Otis Gates in this town June IS. Chas.
p. Clark post attended the funeral and
participated in the exercises
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
WARDSBORO.

Frank Chase is improving his house by
building piazza on the south side of it.
Miss Mary r. Briggs returned home from
Greenfield last Tuesday accompanied by
her niece and nephew, Miss Mile and
Master Charlie Stetson.
d. c. Blanchard is building a portico on
the west side of his summer residence in
this village, which will add much to its
beauty and convenience.
The friends of Mrs. II. j. Allen, former
resident of this village, but now of East
Jamaica are pleased to hear of her restora-
ton to comfortable health after a protract-
ed illness.
As it was not convenient to observe
children's day at the time appointed, ar
rangements are being made to hold services
appropriate to children's day, Sunday.
July ?, in the Methodist church.
Wright T. Plimpton returned to Boston,
Mass, last Monday, after two weeks
visit with his parents and friends in this
village. His sister, Mrs. +. c. Williamson,
went to her home in Westboro, Mass, last
Wednesday.
We are pleased to note that Mrs. F. f.
Brigham, a former resident of our village,
but now of West Wardsboro, who went to
Boston, Mass, some time ago for medical
treatment, returned to this town last Tues
day, in an improved condition of health.
Her many friends in this village congratu-
late her, and hope the improvement will be
permanent. Her husband accompanied
her home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
WEST DUMMERSTON.

A party of neighbors and citizens, join
ed by relatives and old acquaintance from
East Dummerston, Williamsville and Brat
tleboro, met for a picnic at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. Is. F. Willard on Wednes-
day. About $50 were present, and gen
eral good time was enjoyed by all. Mr..
and Mrs. Willard are advanced in years
and he is becoming quite infrm. A purse
of $40 was collected and very happily pre-
sented by Albert Wilson. Mr.. Willard re-
piled with feeling expressions of hearty
thanks for the present, and especially for
the kind attention shown him in the at
tendance of so many. Music by the choir
was rendered and short addresses were
made by Mr.. Wilson and Rev. f. P. Mer-
ri6eld. The tables were loaded with rich
food and flowers by the guests. All de-
parted with expressions of pleasure in the
afternoons outing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
JAMAICA.

Hot weather, and news don't get out
much.
Will Howe of Worcester, Mass, is visit
ing here.
A telephone line is talked of here. We
all hope it will materialize,
Z. G.. Pierce and wife have returned
from their visit in Ludlow.
Mrs. Coon of Cossayuna, n. Y, visited
at W. II. Castles last week.
Mrs. Harry Sherwin is visiting friends at
Colrain and Springfield, Mass.
4. NJ. Skinner has put new two-lighted
windows in his house, on Water street.
George Wyman made a short visit with
friends at Peru last week, returning Sun
day.
Jerry Young's goods here were sold at
auction Wednesday. The prices were gen
orally low.
Wallace Rawson, aged 10 years, died
Monday at Jacksonville of malignant diph-
liberia, and his sister Minnie is very i'll with
the same disease.
Leon Wardwell and Miss Augusta Wood
of this place were quietly married Tuesday
evening at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Wood, Rev. S. L. Vim
cent officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
x, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JUNE %, 1893
HINSDALB, N. II.

Frank w. Tilden is visiting his sister and
uncle at Barre, Vt
Rev. Marion Wager will return this week,
to preach his farewell sermon next Sunday.
Orrin G. Robertson and family returned
wednesday from their trip to the World s
Fair.
Work on the concrete walks is soon to
begin. The curbing on High street is being
laid by o. II. Higgins
Misses Kate Taylor and Blanche G. Ho-
mer departed for their respective homes
Saturday to spend the summer vacation.
The firm of Shaw Brothers., meat and
provision dealers, has been dissolved. Her.
mon E. Shaw will remain in the employ of
his brother, E. j. Shaw, who will carry on
the business
The stone has been drawn for the wall
on the High school grounds. The grounds
are also to be graded and new walks made
Improvements long needed.
The graduation exercises of the class of
'03 took place at the town hall, Thursday
evening of last week, there being eight
graduates The program was as follows I.
Prayer, Rev. Mr.. Tyler; salutatory follow
ed by an Grafton on "Friendship," Edward
p. Bailey; essay, scholarship" Annie f.
Conway; Grafton, Labor omnia vincit, :"
Carl T. Richards; essay, Opportunity, ="
Edith NJ. Smith; essay "Little drops of
water" Gertrude NJ. Leach; essay, "What
fools these mortals be, Flora D. Liscom
history, followed by class prophecies, Jas
6. Snow; essay, whats in a name?'' fol-
lowed by valedictory, Annie J. Gray. The
diplomas were presented by Lawyer E. j.
Temple and the benediction was pronounc-
ed by Rev. Mr.. Tyler. The First Regi-
ment orchestra of Brattleboro furnished
music.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
TOWNSHBND.

Children's day at the Baptist church
next Sunday.
Ella Holbrook is home from her school
at Northfeld.
Mrs. Townshend has gone to Brattleboro
for the season.
A delightful tea party was enjoyed at j.
F. Days last Saturday.
Leila Bishop and Katie Wiswell close
their schools this week
Mr.. Redfield has renewed his contract to
carry the mail to SaXtons River.
Mrs. Gertie Baker returned Wednesday
from her trip to New Hampshire.
AT meeting of citizens Monday night
strong committees were appointed to ar
range for proper observance of the Fourth
of July.
Some of the farmers have begun haying
and report the crop rather light. The later
grass will be greatly helped by the copious
rain of Wednesday night and Thursday.
The ladies' aid society of the Congrega-
tional church met last Thursday. These
are the officers Mrs. Moses Randall, pres
ident; Mrs. Mary Holland, vice president;
Mrs A. c. Howard, secretary and treas
urer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
VERNON

Henry G. Lee is at work for Mr.. Withheld,
repainting and paperng his store and post
Office
Mrs. K. Stebbins, Mrs. w. A. Franklin
and Miss Emma Tyler were i'm attendance
at the Uniyersalist convention at Putney,
in addition to those mentioned last week
The ladies' circle will give their annual
strawberry festival and dance at Whthed's
hall next Wednesday evening. All are
cordially invited and good time is sure to
be enjoyed by all.
The excessive heat and dryness of the
weather have suddenly matured the grass
crop and many farmers have begun hay
ing, hoping that second crop may make
up for the deficiency of the first.
Our schools all close the spring term this
week with appropriate exercises, which
give ample evidence of faithful work on
the part of the teachers. The patrons of
the schools appreciate the earnest efforts of
our excellent teachers and trust they will
continue their work here during the re-
naming terms of the year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
PUTNE

Mercury 96o in the shade Tuesday noon.
Tobacco growers are busy setting plants
The strawberry and hay crops have a
very discouraging look.
Miss Mary Shelley will be missed from
among our young people. Her wedding
occurred on Wednesday.
Eugene Pierce graduated this week from
Vermont Academy and Gertrude Gorham
from the BrattleborO High school.
Quite number of our young people
went to Brattleboro and SaXton's River to
attend the graduating exercises of the
schools.
The ladies' society of the Baptist church
met with Mrs. L. P. II. Knight in Brattle-
boro, Tuesday afternoon. Despite the in
tense heat twenty went from Putney, and
were met there by several ladies formerly
of Putney now residing in Brattleboro.
Rev. j. d. Skinner in behalf of the society
presented Mrs. Knight with a silver cake
basket, in appreciation of her aid and in
terest in the church and society for so
many years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
WEST DOVER.

Miss Carrie Thatcher is visiting in Pitts
field, Mass.
The ladies's aid society met Wednesday
with Mrs. f. X. Mann. There was large
attendance.
Myron Harris is home from New York
for a vacation, also Roscoe Estabrook from
Meriden, n. II.
The Sunday service will be at rs p. NJ.
for the present and the Sunday school will
meet at II o'clock.
Adelbert Estabrook is home from Wes-
leyan university, and is spending part of
his vacation with his mother
A. A. Worthington and family, and Miss
Grace Lanfair of North Adams, visited
relatives here Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week.
George Barber of Wilmington brought
the Rev. Mr.. Underwood here last Sunday
morning, and as he turned at the church
to go and put up his team, the horse got
away from him and ran back to Whining
ton. Thomas Boyle narrowly escaped be-
ing run over. Mr.. Barber was thrown out
and had his fingers badly cut by clinging
to the reins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
NEWEANE.

Mrs. Sophia Warren contemplates Wis
it to Boston next week, to be present at
the graduation of her daughter from the
High school.
Norman Wheeler of Springfield, Mass,
made brief visit in town this week on
account of the failing health of his moth
er, who is IS years old. She lives with her
daughter, Mrs. Hildreth.
As to post-office affairs, remonstrance
petition, largely signed, is in circulation,
expressing satisfaction with Postmaster
Batchelder's management and a desire for
his continuance in the office.
Mrs. G. Z. Davidson starts for Chicago
this week to join Ter husband, Treasurer
Davidson, in the reunion of the Davidson
family next week in that city. They will
spend few days at the Worlds Fair and
return together.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
GUILFORD CENTRE.

The thermometer registered 9S in the
shade Tuesday.
Estella Goodnow is spending few weeks
at Marcus Worden's.
The out buildings on the Taft farm are
all being slated by Mr.. Ryan's men from
Brattleboro.
Several from this place attended the
graduating exercises held Monday evening
at BrattlebOro.
Major H. r. Chase is erecting a fine
monument on his fathers lot in the ceme-
terry near the Centre.
Mrs. Mary S. Sawyer of Athol, Mass,
enjoyed weeks visit with her uncle and
aunt, E. w. and Miranda Stevens.
Last Sunday Miss Aurelia and Fred Taft
attended the funeral of their aged uncle,
Daniel Pierce of Chesterfield, n. H.
Its pleasure to the many friends of
Mrs. Will Wheeler TO learn she is improv-
ing rapidly since her removal to her faith
er's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Miss lnez Dunklee is visiting her sister
Amy at G. w. Dickinson's.
Mrs. Nellie Frost Sparks of Springfield.
Mass, is visiting at her fathers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alger Hemphill of Ac-
worth, n. H., are visiting at A L. Tim
sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Park attended the closing
exercises of Miss Sawyer's school in Brat
tleboro this week.
Thermometer stood 1907 on Tuesday
afternoon between 3 and o'clock Z. NJ,
and 90o at 6 z. NJ.
Chas. II. Dickinson of Wallingford, Ct,
made flying visit home last week, and re-
turned on Monday morning.
Rev. r. c. T. Mckenzie of Wilmington
will be present at the quarterly meeting to
be held in the Methodist church next Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Williams witnessed
the graduation of their daughter Luella,
who completes her course at Goddard sem
mary, Barre, this week.
A letter from Rev. VIM. n. Barber of
CRANKY Centre, n. Y, states that his
health is very good. He sends greeting to
his many friends in this vicinity.
we are sorry 10 learn OF the misfortune
of j. X. Pierce of Plymouth, n. H. Mr.
Pierce for several years did business in
this place and had numerous friends here
Geo. Cheney of Highlands, North Caro-
lima, made short visit at Ephraim Morse
last week, having also visited his mother
and other relatives in Brattleboro. He has
a daughter at Mt. Holyoke college.
Children's day was observed in the Uni
versalist church at 4:30 o'clock last Sun
day as announced Eleven children were
christened, and after this service recita-
tions, with songs between, were given,
among the number being one by Aaron
White, aged 3 years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
SOUTH LONDONDERRY

Horace Walker remains very ill., and
serious fears are entertained regarding his
recovery.
Mrs. J. W. Reed of Leominster, Mass,
and her children, are visiting at Oscar Ian
phear's.
party of eight part of whom were
former students, attended the commence
ment exercises of Vermont Academy at
SaXtons River this week They were much
pleased with the exercises, which were
unusually interesting; also with the con-
cert given by the Temple quartet of Bos-
ton, assisted by other talent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

Jay Jackson, who died at Chesterfield
last week at the age of II, had always lived
upon the farm where he died, and at one
time dealt largely in cattle and had the
reputation of having the finest cattle in
Cheshire county. Formerly he held fair
on the common at Chesterfield, all the ex-
hibits being stock, ETC., from his own farm.
Mr.. Jackson was a stanch Democrat, well
informed, and in former years took lead
ing part in town meeting debates. He
leaves a widow, a son and daughter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
WEST WARDsRORO

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Putnam went Tues
day to Bondville to Miss Della Richard
sons funeral.
n. II. Robinson has gone to Winona,
ILL.,, to visit his mother. He has not seen
her for many years.
Z. \. Chase is in Brattleboro in the em-
ploy of Griggs IL Perry. Mrs. Chase is
staying with a sister, Mrs. Jerome Corbett.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
WILMINGTON.

City visitors are constantly arriving.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Hall are working
for j. L. Patch.
O. R. Butterfield of Jacksonville is EN-
plOyed in the savings bank.
The merchants have agreed to discontin-
ne the ''free delivery system.
The rain on Wednesday evening was
most refreshing and acceptable.
The hay crop promises to be abundant,
provided we have sufficient rains
S. T. Davenport has sold the house
bought of W. r. Boyd IL Son to Samuel II.
Boyd.
Rev. r. c. T. Mckenzie will exchange
pulpits with Rev. Mr. Fairbanks of VIII
Evansville next Sunday.
The Methodist Sunday school and invit-
ed friends will hold basket picnic in the
Bell grove on Saturday.
At the recent session of the Grand
lodge, f. IL A. NJ, DIR. A. w. Rice was re-
elected d. d. G. NJ. for the eighth district
Rev. ID. w. Phelps of New Haven and
Rev. A. w. GoOdnOw of Wellesley, Mass. /,
have paid their friends short visit this
week.
POst-office matters are receiving atten-
ton. Not being sin it, this year we are
calmly content to let the question bring
its own solution.
The 4th of July-our country's glorious
natal day will probably be observed only
by the small boy, who will make himself
conspicuous in the firing of crackers and
shooting of rockets.
F. II. Harveys loss by fire at Dover,
May 81, has been adjusted by c. NJ. Rus
all loco I
Fire insurance company, at S1309S, and
that amount has been promptly paid. Mr..
Harvey expresses himself highly pleased
at the prompt and generous action of the
company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
STRATTON.

Mrs. Fred Stone is i'll.
Mrs. Chas. Allen is at her fathers, j..
d. Styles's.
j. c. Jones has had stone set at his
wife's grave recently.
Mrs. A. r. Styles closes her school in
district No. 6 today.
Geo. Baybrooks has got new windows
for the WOodcock house, which he has
bought by bargain.
A petition has been signed by more than
half the voters in town, asking the select
men to buy a road machine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
BROOKLINE.

The ladies aid society met with Mrs. l..
w. Bush on Wednesday.
Luther Sanderson has the contract for
carrying the mail in Brookline.
The Endeavor society will give a straw
berry festival next Tuesday evening.
f. O. Mortified went to Plymouth, n.
H., last week to sing at a convention held
there.
The children's day exercises passed off
very pleasantly. The church was bright
ened with an abundance of flowers.
Before the showers of Wednesday farm
ers were feeling some alarm about their
hay crop, and had begun to cut the grass
to save what they cOuld.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
JACKSONVILLE.

Uric U. Brigham and family of Hins-
dale, N. H., are visiting in town.
Students from Vermont Academy at
SaXtons River are home for the summer
vacation.
Mail contractors have been in town the
past week to try to let the remainder of
the mail routes.
All our people are greatly pleased at the
refreshing rain which began Wednesday
evening after very dry time.
II. NJ. Roberts has concluded to stay in
town for the present, at which we are
pleased. He has moved into r, Q. Will
cox's Lanphear house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
VICINITY GLEANINGs.
A New Industry at windsor

Negotiations are in progress for the re-
moval of c. II. Hutchinson's machinery
manufacturing plant from Manchester,
\. H., to Windsor. Mr.. Hutchinson was
in Windsor last week and looked over the
4-story Jones' hanson cotton factory. Mr..
Hutchinson has plant valued at 100000
and employs 40 hands. On account of the
large increase of his business it will be nee
essary for him to move or enlarge his plant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
EAST DOVER.

Ira Lazelle and wife from Hinsdale, n.
H., are visiting here.
E. II. Jones, with his family, has moved
back from Brattleboro.
Rev. f. p. Mortified of West Dummer-
ston, exchanged pulpits with Rev. c. S.
Sherman last Sunday.
Mrs. j. Henry Knapp went Wednesday
to spend two weeks with her son, Frank
French, in Worcester, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
SOUTH VERNON.

NJ. r. Russell closed successful term of
school in district No. 8 this week.
w. E. Stoddard, who has been home for
a few days, returned to Winchendon Mass,
Tuesday.
Several attended the graduating exer-
cises of the High school, and also of Miss
Sawyer's school, at Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
WORTH
Of Fine Furniture

be sold at the price Having the
afford through the dull Summer
through whole line
all the slow sellers Not sicke goods expensive
workmanship high priced for the most
below the cost for this Special
These Goods Will Be Found Our North Store Which On the Ground Floor
Everything Marked in Plain Figures
delivered board the
purchasers every bargain
this advertisement humbug
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23

During a recent thunder shower the
buildings of Mrs. Ann Davis were struck
by lightning. The barn was set on fire,
but the flames were quickly eXtingushed.
A large pine tree was struck and torn in
pieces; also private telephone wire be-
tween two houses in West Windsor The
fluid divided, entering both houses, demol-
ishing bird cage in one house and burn
ing the tablecloth not three feet from
where the owner sat in the other No one
was injured, however.
Services will be held in the Universalist
church during the summer, Rev. c. H.
Wells of Tufts college acting as pastor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
Completely Unprotected.

How many remedies there are which merely re-
lleVe without uprooting disease. The contrast
with sterling medicines which paliatives afford
not only enhances the dignity of the former, but
serves to emphasize the folly of employing half
marked instance of this is the effect on the
one hand of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters in cases
OF chlis ana fever and bilious remittent, and on
the other of ordinary remedies in maladles of
this type. BY the Bitters, malarial complaint in
every stage, and of the most malignant tvpe are
completely conquered and lose their hold upon
the system. They are rarely If ever dislodged
oy the ordinary resources Of medicine, although
their symptoms may unquestonably be mitigated
through such means The same holds good of
Indigestion, biliousness, kidney complaint, rheu
matlsnl, nervousness and debility. BY the Bitters
they are cured when many remedies fail
Not inebriating railroad punches
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-23
LONDONDERRY.

Mrs Maria Tarbell, wife of j. NJ. Tar
bell, died Tuesday. The funeral was held
at the house Thursday afternoon. She
had suffered prolonged illness which she
bore with great fortitude, and in her death
her husband and children lose loving and
devoted wife and mother.