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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Slightly Personal.

From the Chicago InterOcean.
The baId-headed ticket for 1886 may be
Hill and Stevenson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Work.

Pop" said Farmer Corntossers son,
here's a tramp at the back door says he
wants work.
Wants work.
That's what he says"
well. give i'm one o them mince pies
tibet wus baked fur Christmas. and tell i'm
ter eat it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

vance on prime cost-simply enough profit to p
for handling, as We sell Cut Glass as a side line
as an accommodation to Our patrons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Perley Sparks is moving into the house
formerly owned and occupied by Dea. Mel
son Morse.
A. NJ. Merrifield has had from six to -
teams on the road for the past week, draw
ing lumber from part of Marlboro some
times called "Sodom," to his mill in this
village.
All of the pew owners are requested to
meet at the Universalist church in the viii
lage on Saturday evening al : o'clock to
transact any business and choose any Off
GERS required for the coming year.
The ice in the branch came down with
a rush on Tuesday and was deposited be-
tween the Methodist church and c. X.
Stedman's mill dam, where it is now pack
ed, waiting for more warm weather.
On account of i'll health Ernest Tuthill
has been obliged to resign from his posi-
ton as supervisor in the Waterbury insane
asylum, and with his family is staying at
the home of his father, w. J. Tuthill.
Report speaks of pleasant gathering at
Thursday evening, March /, when 40
couples assembled for a social dance. Mu-
sic was furnished by Roadway and Jones.
All pronounce it a success.
Owing to distance and had travelling
only Mr. and Mrs. c. G. Hovey were able
to attend the marriage reception given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Corkins of
Wilmington on the evening of March 3,
but many kind wishes, with presents of
value, were rendered by friends here.
The young people will present the drama,
"The flower of the family" followed by
the farce, "The duchess of Dublin" at
schoolhouse hall Friday evening, March 16,
after which there will be dancing and a
supper served by the ladies in the school
room below. Supper will be served at any
hour from the closing of the play to the
closing of the dance. All are invited. A..
II. Hines and others will furnish music.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
WILMINGTON

One of the pleasantest occasions of the
season for the young people was the sur
prise party given by DR.. and Mrs. A. W..
Rice for Miss Alice Mabel Westgate of
Boston, who is spending the winter with
them. The party occurred Thursday even
ing, Feb. %, it being the birthday of Miss
Mabel. Her friends presented her with a
handsome set of silver beads and a beauti-
full gold and silver souvenir orange spoon.
Choice refreshments were served and the
evening passed only too quickly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry f. Corkins, whose
marriage was recorded last week, returned
Saturday afternoon from their weddin :
journey, and agreeably to the invitations
issued large number of friends gathered
in the evening at the residence of Mrs. Luz
cy b. Patch, the brides mother to tender
their congratulations. The esteem in which
the young people are held was shown by
the very large number of beautiful we'd
ding gifts, which included a great variety
of articles in silver, china, linen and otner
housekeeping goods, not forgetting tangi-
BILE remembrances in the shape of gold,
silver and bank checks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09

Mr.. Wescott of Grafton who, with his fam
lily, will soon move here.
The village school found in Mr.. Land
man a conscientious and painstaking teach
err, whose personal influence was for good.
Birchard post and Relief corps will give
a sugar festival in Townshend next We'd
nesday evening to raise funds towards the
county reunion of veterans in the fall.
Sadie Underwood and Florence Batch
elder are the first as well as the youngest
to report nice maple syrup, made from sap
gathered by their own hands this week.
There will be a singing school Saturday
evening, and the closing school will follow
Monday evening. All unpaid subscriptions
should be given at once to Charles Jen-
kins.
Further information has been received
concerning the death of Mr. Warder,
nephew by marriage of Mrs. Elihu Park.
He died in Egypt of heart disease, and the
body was expected in New York on Satur-
day. Mrs. Warder remained in Egypt
with her youngest daughter, whose lung
trouble prevented her leaving that country.
One Buff Cochin, owned by Mary Miller,
laid 153 eggs in 1893, besides Matching and
rearing three broods of chicks in March,
May and August land doubtless attending
searchingly to agricultural pursuits in the
garden). Cochin would like to hear from
any other hen having a better record and
belonging to small readers of The Phoenix.
Newfane's mention of old books was far
from appealing to premium in point of age
An interesting point is gathered from the
history of family Bible, owned now by
Mrs l.. c. Gushing. 1t was published in
in 1917 for Dea. John Holbrook's book
store in Bratteboro, and was one of tel
Bibles bought by Mrs. Cushings grand
mother for herself and nine children; ST.
per copy was the price, and Mrs. Kenny
paid 500 for the ten.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
WEST WARDSBORO.

The Willing Workers are planning an
entertainment for Monday evening, the
18th, at which there will be refreshments
and a short program of reading and sing
ing. including a solo with banjo accom-
panment. 1t is hoped that Rev. and Mrs
Earle will be present
Geo. +. Putnam had the misfortune to
cash his nose very near the eye Saturday
night. As he was striking with a steel
beetle to split wood it caught on the clothes
line. He managed to get into the house
alone. The wound blel profusely, but he
is now about as usual
1t is expected that the morning service
OF March Is will be in line of temperance
readings, recitations, etc, giving some Incl
dents in the life and experiences of Gen.
Neal Dow If it is a stormy day these eX-
ercises may be postponed until the Tues
day evening following.
Frank A. Estabrook, agel about 50
years, who came from West Dover about
year ago and lived on Elbridge Blodgett' s
farm, committed suicide last Friday by
hanging. He went to the barn to milk and
he was found suspended from a ladder over
the bay, with his feet touching the hay.
The funeral was at the house Sunday, Rev.
A. j. Martin officiating, and the body was
carried to Dover for burial. He leaves a
widow and four children, the oldest boy
of II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
NEWFANE.
The Chrlstlnn Endenvor Meeting.

A Christian Endeavor fellowship meet.
ing marked Wednesday at the Congrega-
tional church, with good attendance from
Townshend, West Townshend, Wardsboro
and Brookline. Jamaica society was repre-
sented by a paper on one of the topics.
The meeting, if not especially spirited, was
one of good degree of interest. Pastor
Hardy presided, and j. NJ. Miller led the
singing, with Miss Thayer of West Towns
bend as organist. An hour in the fore
noon was devoted to opening exercises,
and the lookout committees report. In
the latter cordially and the spirit of help
fulness were prominent. Perhaps the best
point made was that the workers should
not seem to "know it ALL themselves, but
put themselves in an attitude to be helped
by others as well as to help others.
In the prayer-meeting topic mention was
made of the difficulty in getting front seats
occupied, and it was suggested that the
committee should take back seats as they
would not resist going forward upon invi-
tatiOn. Visitors brought lunch, and the
local society served coffee, etc., in the YES
try dining room.
The afternoon topics are reserved for
next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
TOWNSHEND.

viii Willard is assisting our new mer-
chant, Mr.. Adams, in getting settled.
The Townshend dramatic club will have
a sugar festival in the town hall Tuesday
evening.
Following the sleighride comes a match
and shingle party at the town hall this,
Friday, evening.
Dr. Woodland of Londonderry was in
town last Monday to visit Mr.. Evans, who
is not much better.
The Grand Army and Relief corps hold a
sugar sociable at the town hall Wednesday
evening, March IA.
School opens again at Leland d Gray
seminary March -. We have a good
school and hope for large numbers.
Over 80 were present at the Y. p. S. G.
E. social held at the home of Fred Randall
last Friday evening. They had a good
time and the happy q that went in one
sleigh probably are now wishing for more
snow.
At the annual meeting of the Baptist
ladies aid society Mrs. Adebert Mason was
chosen president; Mrs. Day, vice presi-
dent; Miss Fletcher, secretary; Mrs. VIII
son, treasurer; Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Fisher
and Grace Blood, directors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09

The greatest men are those who have done the
most for the good and advancement of the hu.
man race. The man who stands most promi
nently before the public today in the cure of dis,
ease, is DR.. Greene of 81 Temple Place, Boston,
Mass, the discoverer Of that wonderful remedy
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
He is the founder of that great system of letter
correspondence, free of charge.
Write him a description of your complaint, or
send for his symptom blank and he v i'll send you
an exact description of your disease. He gives
most careful and explicit attention TO all letters
answering all questions and thoroughly explain
il each symptom so that you will know exactly
what your complaint is; and for all this he
makes no charge. DR.. Greene is the most sue
ceSsful specialist in the cure of all nervous and
chronic diseases and he gives you the benefit of
his valuable advice with no expense to yourself,
and by thus writing him about your case you will
undoubtedly gain your health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
GUIIFORD.

Miss Abbie Andrews is visiting at Lu-
cius Putnam's.
Mrs. Joshua Stafford is seriously i'll, hay
ing had paralytic shock.
Herbert Andrews, who has recently lost
two good horses, has another one very sick.
On Sunday next service will be held in
Christ church with celebration of the holy
communion at IL o'clock A. NJ, weather
permitting.
Albert A. Jacobs, who has been at
GAINESVILLE, Wis, for some time, returned
Friday and is now at the home of his broth
er, Frank Jacobs.
The ladies of the Euchre club, to the
number of 20 or more, were entertained at
a tea party last Saturday afternoon, given
by Mrs. Jesse Squires and her cousin, Miss
Clara Estabrooks, the gentlemen being
invited for the evening. Progressive eu-
chre was in order,.l1 tables being filled.
Handsome prizes were given by Miss Esta-
brooks,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
SOuTH NEWFANE.

Harry Moore spent Sunday at home.
Miss Mabel Worden is at home for a
time.
MI and Mrs Perley Sparks are at S. w.
Sparks's for a few days.
Miss Minnie Moore has been very i'll
with sciatic rheumatism.
Clarence Bailey of Springfield, Mass, is
with his brother, Arthur Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Sparks of Spring
field, Mass, are visiting their parents Of
this place.
Miss Nellie Dexter is with her mother,
Mrs Harriet Dexter, for a week. Mrs.
Dexter expects to go to Boston with her
daughter Saturday next to make it her per
manent home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
HAWLEY
March ?.

Today put some coats in
with the lot previously adver-
tised at $4.98, which have not
been offered at that price be-
fore, and in the long coats of
this lot we still have sizes, 81,
"a and SO.
For the next few days we
shall let you pick from our
handsome and newest SIS,
SIS and $40 coats at $40.
lust think of it. Come quick
ifyou want one.
Some odd capes, and one
plush cape odd one $3.50
each now.
Remember the case of shirt
ing Prints we are now cutting
up at 3 IL cents a yard.
The fine yard-wide brown
cotton at S cents a yard; the
bleaChed cotton at 6 IA cents
and other specials as pre-
viously advertised.
Some of the odd patterns OF
last seasons fine dress goods
we are now selling so much
under price are just as good
and just as desirable for a
dress as anything we can'buy
.-but-you know we like to
have all fresh fabrics to open
a season - they sell better
when we can say that they are
"just in"
Some of the new wash
goods for spring will be open
and on sale the first of next
week.
". /. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
EAST DOVER.

Miss Inez Lazelle is very sick; it is feared
she has pneumonia.
The stage went to the depot on wheels
Wednesday morning for the first time this
year.
Last week seemed to be a week OF acct
dents. Amos Allen got thrown down in
the road by young lad who was coasting.
1t was found that one of Mr.. Aliens limbs
were badly hurt This ought to be a
warning to the young people not to coast
in the highway, pastime that has been
practiced all winter As George Randall
last Saturday was helping roll log on the
carriage at w. c. Halladay's mill, the skid
slipped from under the log, letting it on to
his foot. One toe was split open and some
of the other toes badly hurt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
GROVE.

The Halifax Farmers club held their
last meeting of the season with Mr.. and
Mrs. O. b. Dix March l. The school
and labor questions were discussed. The
weather was very pleasant, but only small
number turned out; those present, how
ever, enjoyed an excellent time.
The Grove debating society held lyceum
at the school house Saturday evening.
The question, Resolved, That money has
more influence than the press was dis
cussed by Freds Thompson and w. W..
Stowe in the affirmative and Horace Stowe
and w. D. Maher in the negative, the for
mer winning. The other exercises con-
sisted of declarations. 1t was voted not
to continue the lyceums this season, an
adjournment being taken to meet in Nov
ember.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
JACKSONVILLE.

Vaccination is running high at present
in our midst.
W. F. Sprague and wife have returned
from Virginia for the summer
r. II. Faulkner has sold his Babcock
farm to W. A, Brown; consideration, $780,
Ernest Fairbanks has sold the Abraham
Fairbanks farm to Eugene Fairbanks for
$40.
Henry Hawks is very low, and it does
not seem that he can rally from his pres
ent illness.
The Knights and Ladies of Honor added
a supper to their usual exercises this week
Wednesday.
Ransom w. Boyd has sold his place to
Caroline L. Chase, who takes possession
April l. We are glad to welcome Mrs.
Chase back to town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09

over Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Day.
Will II. Cheney has rented MS Janet
Muzzy's farm on West Hill, and Nkes pos
session this spring.
One week Of continuous thawing has
used up our shedding, and wagons have APP
peared on our streets.
Many farmers are tapping their sugar or
chards, though some have not on account
of the earliness of the season.
Ed. Taylor fell and hurt his side so as to
lay him up from work, while cutting away
the ice from the bulkhead at II. II. Reeds
mill Wednesday morning.
The West Brattleboro dramatic club are
making arrangements to present their
latest success, "The deacon" at the opera
house some time in April.
Miss Minnie Aliens school on South
Hill closes Friday. The school was left
by the former teacher on account Of i'll
ness, and Miss Allen finished the term.
The 7:1j train from Brattleboro Tues
day evening did not arrive until about 10
o'clock, being delayed by the mixed train
being off the track near the Holmes mill in
Townshend.
Irving Howard dropped away very sud
denly at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning of
heart trouble, after lingering illness. He
leaves a wife and two children to mourn
his loss. They have the sympathy of the
entire community. Funeral occurs today
at the house, Rev Z. b. Earle officiating.
The young ladies' aid will give a sugar
festival and entertainment at the town hall
next week Friday evening, March IL. The
supper will be from & to S o'clock, follow
ed by an entertainment, which will be
worth the attention of all. The proceeds
will be used for the purchase of singing
books for the choir.
The Jacksonville school, taught by F.
Herbert Worden of Halifax, closed sue
cessful term, Saturday, with readings, reci-
tations and music, in which all who took
part acquitted themselves in a creditabe
manner. After the exercises there was a
sugar eat. Number of scholars enrolled,
40; those having no marks, Alfred w. and
Jerome 5. Rawson, Charles'B., Loren W.,
and Alden H. Coleman, Calvin n. Hunt,
Maud r. Landman, Willie II. Day, Albert
Bagley, Oren l. and Guy K. Smith; absent
one day, Ernest II. Martin. Oren l. and
Guy X. Smith had no marks during the
year, 30 weeks. This was Mr.. Worden'
fifth term in this school, and the scholar:
presented him with handsome photograph
album.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
GREEN RIVER.

E. w. Legate has moved to j. F. Thomp-
sons house opposite Union hall, and con-
tinues to work for Clisbee and to repair
watches and clocks and all kinds of jew
elry.
About 80 people of the village and vicin-
ity met at f. w. Legate's last Monday
night and marched to the house of our
newly married friends, Warner Pratt and
wife, giving them a complete surprise.
After a social chat Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt were
escorted to Clisbee's Union hall, where the
gifts were presented by Geo. Cory, among
which were two easy chairs. Then follow
ed a social dance until A. NJ, to the music
of Thompson's band.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
VERNON.

Rev. A. j. Hough will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at ? o'clock p. NJ.
\ party from this town took pleasure
ride to BernardstOn on Tuesday evening and
attended a dramatic entertainment
Vernon grange will give an entertain
ment on the evening of the Goth at Whit
hed's hall, consisting of drama, supper
and dance.
Miss Dennis Titus, former resident of
this town, died at Newfane this week. The
funeral occurred at Newfane Thursday and
the burial was in the north cemetery at
Vernon.
Oscar Thayer is moving from L. W.
Browns into tenement of T. l.. John
sons, for whom he will work the coming
season. Mr.. Hall is moving from John
sons tenement to Newfane, having bought
a farm there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
SOUTH VERNON,

Miss Emma Newton came home from
Athol, Mass, last Friday.
Mrs. L. w. Brown was called to Marl-
boro, Mass, last Thursday by the critical
illness of her sister.
Mrs. NJ. c. Carpenter, formerly mis-.
sionary to Japan and recently from Sey.
mour, Ind, accompanied by Miss Robbins
from Orange, Mass, visited at Mrs. G. F.
Gould's last week
The young people have organized a
Christian Endeavor society with the follow
ing officers: President, A. A. Dunklee
vice president, Thurlow Johnson secre
tary and treasurer, Miss Bertha Stoddard
All are invited to attend the meetings,
whether members or not, held at the chapel
Thursday evenings at 1870.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
WARDsBORO CENTRE.

l.. j. Foster is ill with rheumatism.
The sugar festival, which was postponed
until Tuesday evening of this week, was
thinly attended, presumably on account of
bad travelling.
We doubt not that most people would
have chosen to have the thaw of shorter
duration, as now we shall probably have
neither sleighing nor wheeling for several
weeks to come.
Chas. A. Allen died Sunday afternoon,
after an illness of only few days, at an
advanced age, lacking but few days of SO
years. He had occupied the home where
he died little over so years, and his famil-
lar form will be much missed. He leaves
second wife, the mother of his children
having died many years ago. One brother
survives him, also four daughters-M
Sarah Pike, Mrs. Guy c. Hartshorne and
Miss Hattie Allen of Northbridge Centre,
Mass, and Mrs. Abel j. Pike of Stratton.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
Tennyson ON Spring.

We have the word of Alfred Tennyson for it
that in the spring the young man S fancies lightly
turn to thoughts of love. II is singular that the
great laureate omitted to mention the fact that
it is in the spring that considerable portion of
the human race turn to taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla Probably nothing but the difficulty of find
ing good rhyme for that invaluable remedy de
TERED him. Certain it is that the old-time do
nestle remedies are generally discarded in favor
of the standard blood purifier, Hoods SaTsapa-
rilla, which has attained the greatest popularity
all owe the country as the favorite spring med
icine. II purities the blood and gives nerve,
mental, bodily and digestive strength
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
STIR AnTON

f. G.. Lackey has several lambs.
Mrs. Sarah Jones is on the sick list.
Farmers are thinking Of sugar making.
Work has been resumed at the lime kiln.
J. d. Styles came home for a few days
on Friday.
The weather has been remarkably warm
and pleasant; the snow is going fast.
Several of the neighbors and friends of
Cheselton Allen chopped and drew wood
for him on Thursday of last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
WEST DOVER.

The sleighing is about finished.
There is to be an entertainment at
schoohouse hall next Tuesday evening.
Ice cream will be served. All are invited
to attend.
About 50 of the young people gathered
at schoohouse hall last Friday evening for
a sugar party, with games and sociability
to make the evening pass pleasantly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
BROOKLINB.

Brookline reports itself out of debt once
more, with a small amount in the treasury.
Brookline people can boast of having
gristmill in town. G. E. Ware has one
which was sent to him for trial.
Genuine sugar weather all the first part
of the week, but it found people unpre-
pared for it. A few have made begin
ming at sugaring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
WEST TOWNSHEND.

The post-oflice is in its new quarters.
Mrs. 4. a. Holmes has had an attack of
grip.
Geo II. H. Howard has moved to Brook
line,
Mrs. Ronell Wheeler and children and
Miss Eva Hazelton are staying at d. E.
Boyden's.
Arthur Trip and Charley Whipple gave
a sugar party to about 30 of their friends
before going to Putney, where they have
work
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
JAMAICA.

S. A. Holden has returned and is at work
in the tin shop.
Will Boynton and son of Boston were
here over Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Amsden has returned home
from Springfield, Mass.
The young ladies' aid society met We'd
nesday at Mrs. Stella Reads.
Miss Rosa Amsden is working at the
American House, Brattleboro.
The reading circle met at David Eddy's
Monday afternoon and evening.
w. E. Cushman of New York city is
passing few days here at II. j. Sage's.
The streams here broke up Tuesday aft
ernoon and evening, No damage was
done.
Miss Fannie Reed, who has been visit
ing at P. KellOggs, has returned to her
home.
Mrs we'd Smith of Newfane was here
Pro raise,.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-09
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATrEBORO 8,

Ign, n Y, who is to take possession the
first of April.
When E. f. Smith, superintendent of
Putney creamery, went to his work last
Friday morning, he found the creamery
had been broken into and $50 pounds Of
butter stolen.