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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23

The spelling bee which was planned this
week has been "indefnitely postponed
The pupils enjoyed holiday yesterday,
in honor of the immortal George Washing
ton.
The February number of the Oracle was
issued Tuesday. 1t contains, as general
literature, autobiography of needle, -
chapter two of "The surgeons miracle"
and 1.-The Home for little wanderers"
Arrangements have been made by which
signals can be given by the fire alarm at s
A. NJ, it, for any cause, there is to be no
session of school, or at II o'clock if it is to
be a solid session. This will give warn
ing to those in all parts of the village, as
well as in North Walpole, and will be a
great convenience.
Notice was sent by the committee to the
High school this week of the case of
smallpox in Brattleboro, and the pupils
were strongly advised to be vaccinated.
We do not think they will be slow to profit
by the advice, as otherwise they would be
decidedly "out of date This is the
latest fad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
GRAFTON.

Mrs. NJ. c. Peabody and son are visiting
at Mrs. Willard Deanes.
There will be a special grange meeting
Saturday evening. Feb. "a
There was no service at the Congrega-
tional church last Sunday.
j. Henry Stowel has been kept in a
week with rheumatic trouble.
The dramatic entertainment advertised
for this week will be given next week
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Feb.
% and March /.
Myron Deane left on Monday last for
Wichita, Kansas. Mr.. Irwin was in town
Monday. He accompanies Mr.. Deane as
far as Topeka and goes on to California,
to commence a course of study at the Lee
land Stanford university.
We notice this item of interest to many
in this place, in the Freeport, ILL.,, Daily
journal of Feb. Is. &C. S. Barrett of the
First national bank is happier today than
if President Cleveland had given him the
appointment to Siam, instead of his
brother. His Joy is all due to the arrival
at his home this morning on Upper
Stephenson street of handsome baby
boy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
SPORTING NEWS.

The Brocktons of the New England
league are trying to induce Woodcock to
sign with them.
First Baseman Slater of last years North
amptons has signed to play with Portland
in the New England league.
f. Burr Smith is chairman of a commit
tee to arrange for a minstrel show to be
given for the benefit of the Amherst base
ball team.
Henry j. Lampe, the young left-handed
pitcher who played here with the Murray
and lrwins two years ago, has been signed
by the Boston league team.
A. l.. Stearns, captain of the Amhersts.
intends to pitch this year. as Colby, the
star pitcher of last years team, has very
bad arm which may keep him from play
ing
Richmond, who played second base and
captained the Williams college team for
two years, and afterwards played with the
BurlingtOns, has been elected captain of
the Fordham college team for "a.
William Mains, captain and pitcher of
the Minneapolis team, has this to say of
Garry who played with the Bratto's two
years: "Ile is great outfielder and can
cover more territory than many of the
league fielders, is frst-class batter
and base runner and is sure to make his
mark in the Western league.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23

Chinaman in Oregon was betrothed
in China some years ago to a bride only
two years old. He had never seen her
since, but six months ago he was married
to her by sewing together two cards on
which the particulars of the betrothal
were written, and sending them to China :;
he receiving similar pair of cards from
the bride. Now Il United States Judge has
decided that the wife may land in this
country because the marriage being valid
in China is valid here, and even Chinese
may have his wife with him.
Dnrng the last year of tile Harrison adj
ministration the deposits in tho savings
banks of New York state increased $40
932, Sj3. On Jan. /. 1894, the Cleveland
administration had been in power nine
months, and the deposits had decreased
SIP, PCS, S24.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.
Robbed in a Finh Avenue Stage

Mrs. Theodore L. Pomeroy of Pittsfield,
Mass, the wife of leading manufacturer
of that city, was robbed in New York in a
very peculiar way last Saturday. She had
been staying at the New Netherlands hotel.
and on starting out to do some shopping
took a Fifth avenue stage, which contained
several passengers when she got in. One
by one they dropped out until the only
passengers left were Mrs. Pomeroy and a
man wrapped in a big coat. Mrs. Pomeroy
carried in her hand a large pocket-booll
well filled with bills. AS soon as she
was left alone with the strange man he
said "You had better give me that pocket
book and be quick about it At the same
instant he pointed a pistol at her head
Mrs. Pomeroy's screams were drowned by
the rumble of the coach and the other
noises of the street, and the man took the
pocket-book, got out, and disappeared in
the crowd. The police have no clew to
the robber.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
WESTMINS TER.

Mrs. j. NJ. Miller was taken seriously i'll
Wednesday.
The work of vaccination goes on steadi-
ly, the town bearing the expenses for any
who do not feel able to pay.
The proprietors of the brick store are
arranging for a settlement with their credi-
tors which, if made, will allow them to re-
open and continue business.
S. P. Fem & Son are reported as about
to settle with their creditors for 40 cents
on the dollar, with the intention of re-
Stunning business again.
Charles Stimson and family from Bris-
toll, Me-, moved into Mrs. Ira. Smiths ten
ment last week. Mr.. Stimson is employed
at the canning factory.
j. c. Richmond and family are to move
soon to the Mayo house now owned by
Mr. Richmond, where he proposes to put
up hennery and go into the poultry bust
ness.
Albert j. Pullen of Brattleboro, the
Alaskan traveller gave lecture with stere-
opticon views of Alaska, assisted by his
wife, at the town hall Monday evening.
Both lecture and views were of much in
terest.
Dana Miller, while chopping in the
woods alone Monday, cut cash four inches
long in his foot. He managed to get to
his home, distance of half mile. DR..
Cannon was called and sewed up the
wound, pronouncing it a severe cut.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23

Quet hall Saturday afternoon of this week
at 2 o'clock. This hour accommodates the
other parts of the town. but is an incon-
venient one for our villagers.
Henry A. Phelps, prominent contrac-
tor and builder of our village, has asked
the probate court to adjudge him insolvent,
and the first meeting of the creditors is
called to be held at the probate office
March ). Mr.. Phelps has done large
business here during the last II years,
probably erecting as many buildings here
in that time as any other builder.
A. w. Emerson of the Times has broken
up housekeeping and stored his goods in
the Island House building. His changes
in business call him away the greater part
of the time and his interests here have
been largely in the hands of A. F. Spar
row as local assistant for the past few
months. The tenement which he has oc-
cupied in Chase Court is to be occupied by
Mrs. Alkaline Ball, or at least part of it..
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Perry, to
the number of 40 or more, called upon
them Saturday evening to express their
pleasure at their return to our community,
after an absence of some years. Mr.. Per
ry was for many years proprietor of the
Saxtons River stage and freighting line,
living at Saxtons River and well known
here. They have lived in Nebraska for
six or seven years, and the past summer
kept boarding house in Chicago. They
have rented and moved into the residence
of II. A. Titus on Atkinson street, and
are to keep boarding house here. Sat
urday evening was pleasantly spent, and
although an entire surprise to the hosts
was an enjoyable affair. In leaving the,
guests presented sdebOard and other
useful articles as testimonials of their es-
teen and good wishes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

The school holds exercises today suita-
BILE to Washingtons birthday.
Mrs. Frank A. Stevens is confined to the
house and not able to walk on account of
an injury to her knee by fall on the ice
few weeks ago
The w. c. T. U. will hold their regular
monthly meeting next Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Penniman, Topic The tenn
perance hospital
The friends of Rev. Geo. S. Weaver in
this vicinity win be panied to hear of the
death of his only son. talented young
lawyer of Buffalo, n. Y, who was killed
in runaway accident few weeks ago.
We were treated to a sample of Mark
Twain's famous New England weather last
week, with snow, billiards., rain and hail
Saturday morning the mercury stood at
2O0 below zero and in "a hours had changed
So. The back roads were drfted so that
travelling was impossible for several days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
SACRIFICE
Auction Sale
At the Town Hall, Mortified, Mass.
Beginning Monday, Feb, &c, at l
O'clock,

The sale announced below is made in order 70
entirely close out certain lines of goods We are
turning our attention more and more to the SIM
ply or households with articles of daily consun1p
tlon. Lack of room and other difficulties in 81
Iyihg large general stock, lead us to cut off Ger
tam LheS ana centre our attention upon Others
Inc uay or large general stock in the countr,,
store iashlon is past Some reduction we have
already made. The auction sale we believe win
accomplish the rest. II. c. PARSONS & 90 III
Monday, Feb. 10, O'Clock. Mems and
boys goods. Entire stocks Hats includin9 latest
purchases ana the season sstyleS, five dozen Cans
doU palrs SloVeS and Mlttens, entire stock of In
derwear for Men, 10 dozen Boys UndeTwear
men S ONefshlrtS for winter and summer o. A.
en- Linen Collars and Cuffs popular stvIas NJ.
NechWear. monday Evening, continued Sol 10
oI men goods. 100 pairs Mems Shoes R0Ts'
H2noes, tuesday o'clock, Dry Goods SaIe
ppNe pieces AgaWam Flannels Canton Flannsis
6leaCueu Nheetlngs lO-i, 81, 46luch etc Tlirlyay
6eu, III pieces Bingham, Remnant Prints : Me-
GneNlot Shirtlngs, Dressmakinp goods SiitSioSS
Linen Ducks, Cambrics, etc. While Ssoo, Ii'es'as'
Nanl harhS BAH Yarns, and much more TnsS-
u"y Afternoon, WOmen'S Goods IN i
cashmere Hose, nearly all black and tine ,ra IN IN
- i uuHen MISSES and Chidrens Wool Hos IA
IuAen CulluIeh Cotton Hose, all sizes and Grades
"a * Iuahtlly Linen Edges, Hamburg Fn1hroid
Viles, WASH Laces, Large Stock of Stanls Sto
tTIneTE, tuesday Evening, continued SAL
t aISu W omen ana Misses Shoes closing out an
IRE Hnes desirable and warranted poods9 STaoiI
Bargain Counter Many small arti,.ies IN, SPSciai
g az a. counter during the sale at a great eacri
iIee III price The terms of all sales viii ha etriot
cash' Not less than three wards viii La ~
ron piece goods, and the right will he ras,,i
~ i,iiil me quantities sold to one parson tn
e'ous pun up VIII be sold TO the highest bidder
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
Editor A. II. Goodenough is out afte
q SinUa with tho grin

Editor A. II. Goodenough is out after
a siege with the grip.
II. NJ. Cutting has returned from Chi
cage, after being absent about four months.
= Mrs. Erma Higley entertained about %
of her music scholars at her home Monday
evening.
Mrs. w. f. Smith of Stratford, Conn,
was the guest of Miss Jennie Z. Good
enough this week
Roscoe Fisher is moving on to Lemuel
Smiths place and will carry on the farm
the coming season.
j. H. Plummer's auction Tuesday was
not largely attended, but the goods offered
brought fair prices.
\ difference of 81 degrees in tempera-
ture was noted during "A hours between
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs William Holden was quite seriously
i'll the first of the week, but at the present
time is more comfortable.
r. NJ. Wiliams's auction Thursday
brought out large crowd. The goods
sold brought only fair prices.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Miller entertained a
company of friends Saturday evening. Re
freshments were served and the time was
merrily passed with cards and music.
The Congregational young people gave a
supper and fancy goods sale Wednesday
evening which was well attended. The ar
tces offered for sale found ready purchas-
erS.
Chas. Butler was obliged to have one of
his team horses killed last week, the ami
NAL having contracted an incurable dis
ease. He has purchased another one of
Oscar Covey.
The Hinesburg Baptist young people
and the local Baptist society united forces
Tuesday and enjoyed seighride, after
which supper was served at the vestry and
the evening was taken up with music and
recitations.
ID. II. Boyd is making arrangements to
manufacture a large quantity of brick next
season. He has just received a new brick
machine which has capacity of from eight
to twenty thousand per day. II is so ar
ranged as to be operated by either steam or
horse power Mr.. Boyd intends to run the
machine by steam if the demand will war
rant.
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Wood entertained
a party of seven tables at euchre Monday
evening the occasion being the 33d ami
versary of their marriage. The royal prize
was won by Mrs. David Plummer, the pro-
grcssive by Mrs. Gilbert Morse, and the
BOBBY by Miss Flora Akley. Mr. and Mrs.
Woods daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs Henry w. Knight of Providence, X.
l., returned Tuesday after a visit of few
days at home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
Sergt. CIapp succeeds Lieut.. shield

Brighten. j. j. Estey presided at the
election held last evening for choice of a
second lieutenant in the. Battery to succeed
Lieut. Shields, resigned. There were four
candidates, Sergts. F. +. O'Donnell. p. T..
Clapp, j. b. Harmon and II. Merber. On
the first ballot O'Donnel had Is, Clapp Is,
Harmon ,, Merber l. On the second bal
lot Clapp had u, O'Donnell II, and Han
non 3, and Clapp was declared elected.
Lieut.. Shields was present aud addressed
the meeting, speaking briefly of his "a
years of service in the Vermont National
Guard, and of the interest he will always
feel in the Battery. Lieut. Shields leaves
the service with many friends regretting
exceedingly the step he has taken, but Civ
ing him their cordial good wishes. Capt.
Weld has appointed A. T. Whitman cor
pOral
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23

Holyoke has seven cases of smallpox in
one house, There is fear among residents
that ole of the children who was in school
before the case was discovered may have
scattered the infection.
George McKeon alias Thompson, was
arrested Saturday at Greenfield, while COM
hitting burglary at F. A. Ponds house.
As no complaint was entered on the charge
of burglary, he was fined $40 for drur ken
ness, in default of which he was sent to
Jail for 30 days. McKeon is thought to be
the man wanted for recent burglaries at
Orange
Lucen Tyler, II years old, son of A. F..
Tyler, the well-known manufacturer of
Athol, accidentally shot himself Sunday.
lie had been examining his fathers rifle
when it in some way was discharged, tle
bullet passing through his body just below
the heart. About eight weeks ago his leg
was broken by a fall from a horse, from
which injury he had not fully recoveres !.
The Greenfield Unitarians have def -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
MARKET REPORTS.

BOSTON, Feb. - Butrer v,as .,,i..t IA. Ines.
uay, me fresh creamery maintained a firm
T nrlcS because the supply was barely euua-l tor
f mg ue9lahd' but all the under grades were ututr
n rui any ~ buyers favor. The disposition che
Pa XII oI the holders was To accept any reasonable
Nor nTese was quiet at steady prices Choice
N3Ilherh ruled al ll34 to 1910 cents per pound
,ei Eggs were firmer and fresh Western : II at
Ioz2 10 IL cents; Eastern, - to - cents
nj, "Ss'ern poultry in liberal receipt and only very
sizes ~ S1 DC readily For good turkeys mixed
$50 ~ 10 II cents was a top rate. Only .lu.er
small sizes brought IL cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23

ly decided to begin the construction of a
church as soon as the weather is favorable,
and to push it to completion as soon as
possible Subscriptions already received
amount to SlS,500, and the total fund in
hand is over S23, 900, not including $1,000
which the women have earned and set
aside toward the church furnishings. The
building committee are J. w. Stevens, n.
S. Cutler, f. +. Snow, F. r. Allen and Z.
A. Hall, who, in connection with Rev.
DIR. Moors and Rev. Mr.. Brooks, are to
perfect and report the plans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
NBWFANB.

There can be seen on the library case in
the post-ofiice an old-time valentine issued
in 1916. 1t was part of Mr.. Stems stock
in a Brattleboro book store, and Miss Saw
yer seized upon the lot as souvenirs in her
school public performance. Miss Sawyer
was chief founder of our library, when the
Sawyer family resided here. The pen and
ink sketch on the souvenir is by Kendall
Severance a ten-years-old grandson of the
late Franklin Sawyer, and evinces un-
doubted artistic talent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
HoNoRs FOR MRS. PRATT. TOO.

hONOho FUR Mrs. PRATT, TOO.
Letters received from Mr.. and Mrs Z.
r. Pratt, written in Paris two weeks ago,
state that they had just returned to that
city from Rennes, where Mrs. Pratt sang
in five operate representations, and
achieved a great success, in one case receiv.
ing no less than seven recalls and carrying
her audience to such pitch of enthusiasm
that she was at last compelled to repeat
one of her numbers. These notices,
translated from the Rennes newspa.
pers, will be read with great pleasure by
Mrs. Pratts Brattleboro friends.
From La D6pdche Bretonne
There was crowded house Thursday
evening for the revival of Hamlet. The
curiosity of the public was stimulated by
the debut of Mile. Brazil in the role of the
Queen. She has fine, powerful cOntralto
voice, is most dramatic and has a hand.
some presence. Such are to me on first
acquaintance the characteristics of this
young artist
From lie Petit Rennas
The great attraction of the evening was
the debut of the new contralto, Mile.
Stella Brazil. She did not find the public
Rennais hostile, which is enough to say OF
any artist. All our congratulations, Mad
anne, for your talent (rare with singers) as
a comedian.
From Rennes Artistic
As for Mile. Brazil, she gives every
indication of being a new Stella italian
for star rising upon the lyric horizon
The charming Leonora is at the same
time fine singer, excellent comedian and
possesses a highly cultivated voice with
an unusually superb lower register.
From La Dtpdche Bretonne
Tuesday a most satisfactory interpreta.
ton of the Favorite and a great success
for NJ NJ. Duthoit, Dec and Mile. Stella
Brazil. In the famous duet in the fourth
act Mile. Brazil and NJ. Dec were the re
cipients of the warmest applause, and
Mile. Brazil was obliged to repeat so
transport"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
MILITARY NOTES.
Estey Guard.

Capt. Estey has appointed Chester Sar-
gent corporal.
At the regular meeting last evening the
setting-up exercise was taken up again
and the improvement from last week was
very marked.
The officers leave next Monday morning
for the annual officers school at Buring-
ton, and there is every prospect of an in
structive meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
WEST BRATTLEBORO.
The Deacon,

The dramatic club have decided to pre-
sent "The Deacon, at the Academy hall,
Thursday evening March l. This play is
running over with fun, and a glance at the
cast will show that it will be handled by
the clubs best talent: Deacon Thornton,
A. F. Hill; George Graft, D. II. Boyd ;
George Darrah, F. f. Perry; James Reed,
II. S. Fisher; Pete, f. NJ. Goodenough ;
Billy, Purl Stockwell; Parson Brownlow,
w. c. Miller Mrs. Thornton, Mrs. E. NJ.
Goodenough; Helen Thornton, Miss Olive
Miller; Miss Amelia Fawcett, Miss Libbie
Harris; Mrs. Darrah, Mrs. F. c. Sargent ;
Daisy, Miss Ida Belle Fox; Nellie, Little
Gertie StOckwell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
TOWN HALL, NORTHFIELD.
Monday and Tuesday, February
26 and %.
special Sales for Next
Week OnIV.

HhSE goods will be sold at these nricas ,,,,.
"A a week ONLY After that the prizes viii Ie ~
s ioiTe cry Those Cant Break En-" snerS
snelI paper usual price l5c. next ,yee i0 I naee
Sonh Lof Goe lrquart dish pans. extra heay,'
gouoe inickhess' formerly 75c next weei ~
and are special '' heAl week, only
Sl ,LSoA s:N, y, BARGAIN STORE, .lo Main St.
= ,s.esu.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
GRANGE NEWS.

There will be a large class to be instruct
ed in the third and fourth degrees next
Tuesday evening. All patrons who have
not received these instructions should
make an effort to be present. The usual
social hour will close the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
Rheumatlsm Cured i'm a DIV.

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and NeuraIgia
radically cures in to days. Its action upon
thr system is remarkable and mysterious Ii re-
moves at once the cause and the disease immedi
ately disappears The first dose greatly benefits
% cents Sold by Geo. f. Greene, druggist, Brat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
II WIN Not Stvnigbten Tee,h

But Sozodont will vtalize and beautify them,
and impart a delicious fragrance to the breath
This preparation, in use so long has not one en-
envy. 1t is a perfect Caesar of a Wash. 1t came,
and will continue When introduced TO the toilet
il remains
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23

If sick headache is misery, what are Carriers
Little Liver Pills if they will positively cure itY
People who have used them speak frankly of
their worth. They are small and easy TO take
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23

There is no claim made for Ayers Sarsaparilla
which cannot be endorsed by scores of testimoni,
ais. This fact plainly proves that the blood is
the source of most disorders and that Ayers Sar-
saparilla is the best of blood purifiers. Try il
this month.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23

Rheumatism ra ks the system like a thumb
screw. II retreats before the power of Hoods
Sarsapara, which purlhes the blood
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23
T w. BARNARD
The Weather of Last Week

Those who had no thermometer To
record the change in temperature last
week viii be glad to know that We
nave variety of such things Some
OF them are for the outside of tie
house, and others are for decorativ-
purposes as well as to register the
warmth OF your house. that you NAV
De healthtul as well as comfortable
lhese winter evenings naturally SUI
Sest games: We have many games
some Of them entirely new this win.
yer, ana some that viii never fail L.
interest pleasing many in the future
as they have in the past. For the
ladies' we have a nice assortment ,-
WORK boxes with the many CONVEX.
FENCES added that make sewing and
Inending a luxury rather than a bur
zen. children are always pleased nj
lue display N our show cases and on
our counters; toys, picture books
galhes and school supplies Away,
good assortment, and everything ar
reasonable prices. To particularly
Would weary You. Call and see for
yourself.
Sign of the Golden Hand
O. q R G. Il f.. FOX,
BrattIebOro News Company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-02-23

BENJ. F. STEVENS. President.
ALFRED u. FOSTER. Vice-President.
=. +. TRULL. Secretary.
WIN. Ii. TURNER, Asst Secretary.