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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
WEST CHEsrERF1R1D. N. n.

Gibson d Brown have ordered this
week a carload of western oats.
S. II. Randall and his son Henry return
ed to their homes in Newtonville, Mass,
last week.
J. w. Amidon and family have been Wis
iting relatives and old acquaintance at
Factory village.
Frank NJ. and Henry E. Davis have
been added to the creamery carpenters
within the last few days.
Work upon the creamery building is pro-
crossing finely, and it will soon be ready
for use. The receiving vat, with nearly
all the other machinery, is already on the
premises.
Miss Mary ellison was able to ride out to
Factory village last week Wednesday
where she hopes to recuperate more rapid
ly. She is at the home of her uncle, Ho
sea B. Streeter.
A. NJ. Davis went to Boston last week
Friday, and returned Sunday morning with
four horses for use in collecting the milk
for the separator and for carrying the
cream to Westmoreland.
Twelve members from Spafford grange
accepted of the invitation of Protective
evening, going over in G. H. Chickering's
double team. All report a fine time.
Herbert C. Ware and family of West
moreland have moved into the Goodrich
house, recently bought by N. G. Colburn.
We learn that Mr.. Ware is to work for Mr.
Colburn most of the time upon his two
farms.
o. r. Fairs engine house, with all its
contents, was burned to the ground last
Friday morning between / and o'clock.
Mr.. Farr has this week bought another
boiler with 45-horse power engine, which
is now being put into position for i'm
mediate use.
The next regular meeting of Sapfford
grange will be held on Saturday evening of
this week. This being brothers night,
the sisters will probably be royalty enter
tanned. We hope that every brother will
bear in mind his part of the program for
that evening and be on hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
TOwNsHEND.
Irs. B. Brigham has been auto I'M.

Mrs. B. Brigham has been quite ill.
Gertie Convey returned from her visit to
Keene, N. H., last Monday.
John Wilson has gone to East Walling-
ford to work in Mr.. Spaldlng's store.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Greenwood gave a
very delightful tea party last Tuesday aft
ernoon.
We are sorry to learn that Henry Bailey
is again confined to the house with a Sec
ond attack Of grip.
John Derby and sister, Mrs. Howe of
Orange, Mass, have been here helping to
care for Thomas Evans.
Mrs. Z. A. Kenyon has gone to Mont
pelier and vicinity to engage in training
classes for Demorest medal contests.
w. H. Miles has moved into the tene-
ment in Henry Twitchelps house, and has
gone on his business trip to Pennsylvania.
The annual meeting of the ladies' aid
society will be held in the Baptist vestry
Tuesday, March @. Election of officers at
2P. NJ.
The annual banquet of the F. 4 A. NJ.
and their friends last Tuesday evening was
introduced by finely rendered musical
and literary program. The supper was
elaborate and the whole occasion one of
much pleasure.
The reception to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Cutler at the home of w. II. Miles last
Saturday evening was attended by a good
number of friends, and their former pres
ents were supplemented by purse of mon
ey from the Christian Endeavor society and
other friends.
Chas. Cutler has sold his store to Her
bert Adams of Brattleboro, and they have
been taking account of stock this week.
We are sorry to lose Mr.. Cutler from the
mercantile trade here, and trust he may
continue in some business among us. Mr..
Adams will be we'll remembered as a for
mer clerk with w. E. Corse, and will find
hearty welcome to our community.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
WEST HALIFAX.

There seems to be some demand for
working cattle.
Fred May has moved from Jacksonville
to Stone & Clark's.
Chas. Miner of Dummerston has bought
the house occupied by DIR. Scudder.
The Thermometer got down as low as 800
below zero in this town Sunday morning.
Francis Kingsley went to Monroe Bridge,
Mass, to attend the funeral of a sister last
week.
f. L. Woodland has taken Oliver Corse's
farm in Wilmington for the coming year
and moves on to it this week.
The town reports will be out the last of
this week. The auditors estimate that it
will require a tax of 200 per cent for the
coming year.
Farmers are beginning to think about
sugaring. f. II. Miller has new tin pipes
and tubs and proposes to pipe his sap to
the sugar house this spring; good idea.
The death of Capt. Solomon Weeks,
which was announced last week, was fol-
lowed by the death just one week later of
his wife, Mrs. Lucy M. Tucker Weeks, at
the age of Is years. Both Capt. and Mrs.
Weeks were born in Halifax and had al
ways made it their home. They had been
married So years. In the days of the
militia Mr.. Weeks was chosen captain of
the local company, and was popular Off
Ger and has been respected citizen. For
the last few years Mr. and Mrs. Weeks
have made their home with their son, Mill
ard Weeks, of this place. The funeral was
held at the house last Sunday, attended by
Rev. Mr.. Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
wILLIAMsvILLE.

H. L, Hadlock and family have moved
into the house vacated by d. G. Snow.
w. II. Newton of Wallingford, Conn,
spent short time at d. d. Dickinson's
the past week.
Report says that Arthur O'Leary has
sold his house in this village to Eli Bruce
of South Newfane, and his blacksmith
shop TO Perley Sparks.
The many friends of Harry E. Corkins,
now of Wilmington, tende their congrat-
ulations and many kind wishes for the
prosperity and happiness OF the newly we'd
ded pair.
The meeting of the Y. P. G. u. will be
held on Sunday morning, March 4, and
will be led by Lena Hall. The children
will give a concert instead of the usual
topic being presented.
Kabibonokka. held high carnival on Fri
day night. While the display of fireworks
was going on in the heavens he chilled the
thermometer down to go below zero, and
staying with us all day Saturday, succeed
ed in bringing the mercury down to $50 be-
low zero Saturday night, a point very sell
dom reached in this place.
In spite of the intense cold of Feb. %
81 were present at the sociable at school
house hall. The next one will be held in
two weeks from that date, March o, and
will present some new features. At s
o'clock "bean auction" will be held, and
every one attending is invited to bring one
or more small parcels containing some ar
ticle of minor value, to be sold. The
beans to he used for money, will be fur
nished at the door. Cake and coffee will
be served and dancing will follow as usual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
PUTNBY

K. 1. Aiken is about TO move to his
Westminster farm.
Miss Annie A. Billings is with Mrs.
Headle few days.
Mr.. Wilson of Richmond is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Ballou.
Mercury from 2So to 800 below zero last
Sunday morning in. the village.
Profs. Gilbert and Shelley "take I'M and
not "partake in t." the grand opera this
week.
e. T. Corser has sold the G. II. White
place in the village to Horace Kidder for
$4,000.
John Smith has moved to Grafton, and
family named Crawford moves into the
house vacated by him.
Miss Alice Littlefield entertained 25 of
her friends at her home Tuesday evening,
it being her 18th birthday.
Falling Of mercury to $40 and singing of
bluebirds within 100 hours are only changes
to be expected in salubrious Vermont.
The Westmoreland Dramatic company
give play in the opera house this, Friday,
evening for the benefit of the Universalist
society.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Brainard celebrated
their twenty-tifty anniversary last Thursday
evening. The family were all present,
with the exception of one child and three
grandchildren. Mr.. and Mrs. Brainard
were the recipients of many useful and val
liable gifts.
Our townspeople will be glad to learn
that Prof Mark Ward has decided TO make
Putney his permanent place of residence.
This has been his home for years and he
has many friends who, for various reasons,
will be pleased to learn that he is to stay
among them.
The ladies of the Congregational society
propose to give an unique entertainment
at the town hall in a few weeks. 1t will
be a winter picnic, and all are expected to
attend clad in summer clothing. A "how-
er drilr' will be one of the attractions, and
the Topsy Turvy club will make their first
appearance in public. New sugar will be
served, hence it is impossible as yet to Sc
lect a date for the entertainment. Full
particulars will be given later.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
JAMAICA,


Miss Ella Willis has returned from school
at Townshend.
Rev e. b. Earle was able to attend SER
vices last Sunday.
DR.. G. S. Brigham's father has returned
to his home at Bakersfield.
The ladies' industrial society met Thurs
day with Mrs. Mary Muzzy.
Mrs. Brighams mother of Hamburg, N.
Y, is at DR.. G. S. Brigham's.
Will Holland of Weston is spending a
few days here this week with his brother,
7. l.. Holland.
A. L. Howard has sold the farm where
he lived to Merritt Howard, and gives pos
session this spring.
John Clark has rented the Chas. Barnes
tenement on Main street, which he will oc-
cupy in the near future.
Elder A. W. Clayton, who has been
preaching at Thetford for some time, has
returned to his home here.
The ladies of the Scott Woman's Relief
corps, No. Ga, held as ugar festival at the
town hall Tuesday evening.
Miss Jennie Howard, who has been very
i'll at Boston, Mass, for some time, has so
far improved that she has come home.
The w. G. T. U. and Loyal Temperance
legion are planning to celebrate Neal Dow s
Goth birthday by holding a public meeting
of March 20.
Last Saturday morning the thermometer
registered 16o to 1So delow zero, and Sun
day morning 240 below, which is the lowest
it has been here for number of years.
George Wyman closed a successful term
of school in Maynard Hollow district last
Thursday. At the examination the last
day the average per cent was as follows
Arithmetic, 95; grammar, 90; algebra,
92t; bookkeeping, 100; physiology, 100;
and this without any previous preparation,
which shows an interest taken by both
scholars and teacher that all schools might
initiate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
WEST DUMMERsTON.

Miss Minnie Colburn is attending the
sick of Lewis Coombs's family.
Dea. John Greenwood continues in fair
ly good health for man of SO years.
There is some encouragement in the
case of George Colt, though he still is dis
abled by his recent paralytic stroke.
Miss Flora L. Merrifeld closed her win
ter term in Winchester High school last
week, and returns there after four weeks
of vacation.
The five older cases of pneumonia are
slowly recovering, while Mrs. Belle Nor
cross, at the home of her father, S. W.
Wilson, was this week taken with the
same disease.
Both schools in this part of the town
have closed a profitable winters work.
Miss Eta Jones was teacher of the village
school, with ~ pupils. Miss Minnie Col
burn taught the bridge school of % pupils.
The closing exercises passed off with
great acceptance to the large number of
visitors in attendance at each school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
aUILFoRD CENTRE.
A suecessruI N,asnusrsds.

The masquerade ball, which for some
time has been uppermost in the minds of
our young people, came off last Friday
night. Favorable weather and a large
crowd served to make the affair one long to
be remembered. Young people were pres
ent from Hinsdale, Brattleboro, Chester
field and Bernardston. Promptly at the
appointed hour the grand march began led
by Charles Franklin as George Washing
ton and Miss Mabel Stowe of Wilmington
as queen of night, and followed by about
IS couples, all masked. There were so many
good costumes that it would be impossible
TO name them all, but among the more
striking ones were those of win Higley
and Douglass Donnell as brother COW boys
and Clark Frost of Brattleboro, Mexican.
George Miller and Mrs. b. S. Miller as Jo-
siah Allen and wife, gave their cards to all
their friends. w. H. Jacobs appeared as
Uncle Sam and Mrs. w. H. Jacobs as
night. A charming trio was composed of
Mrs. ID. Il. Carpenter as night and her
daughters, Gertrude and Maud, as morn
ing and ghost, respectively. The costume
of Bertha Betterley attracted much atten-
ton 1t being made half white and half
black, representing morning and night.
T. N. Lynde in clowns suit guarded the
door. His daughter Grace represented
spring. Miss May Nichols personated
Maud Muller and Miss Minnie Thayer a
hower-girl. II. e. Thayer appeared in a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
NEWFANB.
school EramInatIon QuestIons.


Examination questions were prepared by
the superintendent and submitted to the
pupils, at the close of the winter term, in
each of the schools of the town with one
exception. A list of ten words was given
to be spelled. They were words in common
use, but such as are most liable to be
misspelled, as, niece, neither, charging,
changeable, movable, college, criticise,
separate, valley, lily. Dana K. Stedman and
Lewis II. Higgins spelled all the words
correctly; Ward II. Eager, Cora A. Miller,
Jessie A. Harvey, Alfred r. Underwood
and Harry Stedman spelled all correctly
except one word.
The substance of a letter was dictated
and the pupils were asked to put it in
form, using their own language. Dana
r. Stedman, Cora A. Miller, Harry Sted-
man and Mabel Perry wrote letters that
were substantially perfect in form, spelling
and punctuation. The percentages of
other pupils, whose letters had only slight
inaccuracies, were marked as follows:
Lewis H. Higgins and Ward H. Eager, 90 ;
Bertha Weston, 98; Jessie Harvey, Alfred
r. Underwood, Amy Miller, John E.
Skinner, Henrietta J. Carpenter and
Carrie Metcalf, 90.
Five questions, requiring only a knowl-
edge of fractions, percentage and tables of
measure, were given in arithmetic. Those
answering correctly 80 per cent or more of
the arithmetic questions were Ward H.
Eager, Cora A. Miller, Lewis H, Higgins,
Dana r. Stedman, and Leon G. Grout, 100
each; Willie T. Bruce, 95.
The following were marked 90 per
cent or more in geography: W. H.
Eager and Edith K. Brown, 100: Jessie
Harvey, Henrietta j. Carpenter and Harry
Stedman, 81; Cora A. Miller, Moses P.
and Leon G. Grout, 95; Fred L. Read and
John Skinner, co.
The percentages for school No. 1, which
are not included in this report, will be
given hereafter.
M. o. HOWE, Supt. of Schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
HALIFAX.

Ike deaths in town since Jan. 1 are
these: Seth Worden, rs; Frederick Ham
ilton, 60; Thomas Miner, 81; Mrs. Phoebe
Ober, II; Solomon Weeks, 80; Maria
Weeks, IS; Fletcher A. Stone, Al.
The announcement of the death of
Fletcher Stone, which took place last Sun
day, caused shock of surprise and regret
to all who knew him. He was widely
known, both in town and out. The funeral
was largely attended at the church We'd
nesday, Rev. Mr.. Mckenzie of Wilmington
officiating.
Rev. A. r. Graves, who died recently in
Memphis, Tenn, at the age of 70, was or
dained to the ministry in this town in
1841, was dismissed in 1851 and then la
bored for several years in Heath before
going West. He was native of Sunder-
land, Mass.
The warrant for the annual March
meeting has been posted. Besides the rou-
tine articles to elect officers and raise
money, article 8 is to see if the town will
vote to appropriate any money for the sup
port of telephone, and article 10 to see
if the town will vote to build a school
school or houses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
CHESTERFIELD. N. II.

Mr.. Bartlett and family have moved to
Hindsburg, vt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb are the happy pos
SCISSORS of a fine boy born the 22d.
Mrs. Hermon G. Harvey aud Mrs.
Mabel Spaulding have gone to Boston and
vicinity to visit friends.
Mrs. Harriet Darling, an aged lady, fell
the other day and cut a cash in her head.
DIR. Craig was summoned and took several
stitches.
The selectmen have posted the town
warrant. Tuesday, March Is, is town meet
ing. School meeting occurs on Saturday
March 10.
w. II. Butler and b. c. Thatcher, who
recently joined the Red Men, attended the
the banquet given by the order last week
Wednesday evening.
A company of % enjoyed a sleigh ride
last week Thursday, going through Brat
tleboro to Hinsdale, where they enjoyed a
hot turkey supper, which was served at
Hotel Ashuelot. Most of the company
stayed to the dance, returning at break OF
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
JACKsoNVIILR.

Colds are prevalent; many are sick in
this place.
Capt. A. P. Edwards has recently been
granted a pension.
Many are being vaccinated about here,
which is good plan.
Theodore Graves, who has been i'll for a
long time, now lies in very critical condi-
ton.
Town meeting is to be held this year at
Jacksonville and several important matters
are to be considered.
The widow of Rev. Farnum Sprague
lately died at Readsboro, and her body was
brought here for burial Tuesday.
DIR. COnland of Brattleboro was called
last Saturday TO visit Mrs. A. p. Edwards,
who has been quite Ill for some days.
At the Universalist festival last week
Thursday evening, there was a large at
tendance and good sum was gathered in
to the treasury.
Members of North River grange will
present the drama, Lords of creation, :"
at village hall next Thursday evening,
March 8, after which there will be sugar
eat.
The news of the marriage of Harry Cor
kins to Miss Minnie Ripley of Wilmington
is just received. They have the congratu-
lations and best wishes of many friends in
this vicinity.
The. village hall was crowded at the
dramatic play given by the village inn
provement society last Tuesday evening,
and handsome sum was realized by the
society.
There was sleighride of some Il
couples of young people from this place to
Readsboro last Thursday. They partook
of nice supper at Goodelrs hotsl, and en-
joyed the dramatic entertainment in the
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
GROVE.

Some of our farmers are selling their
lambs to Hawkes. of Shelburne Falls.
John Legate remains about the same.
Mrs. Benz. Clark is more comfortable at
present.
One of the pleasantest parties of the
season was at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner W. Stowe Tuesday evening, Feb.
20, when about $50 friends and neighbors
took the opportunity to surprise Mr..
Stowe and his new-made wife. All had a
pleasant time and went away wishing their
hosts much happiness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
VERNON,

Vernon grange will hold its next regular
meeting on Saturday evening.
The amount realized by the ladies at
their festival last week was $126.75.
Elder L. B. Rockwell of Newton, Mass,
will preach in the chapel next Sunday at
10:30 A. NJ, and 1880 p. NJ.
The board of health recommend that all
persons should see that vaccination be at
tended to, to guard against the possible
spread of smallpox,
The town auditors report the condition
of the financial affairs of the town to be
very healthy; no debts, and sufficient
cash in the treasury to pay all the usual
expenses of the town for the coming year
except for schools and highways.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02

Mrs. Goodnows return to Boston is set
for Saturday.
The W. G. Il. U. meeting will be held
next week Wednesday at Mrs. Morse's at
2:30 p. NJ.
Worster & Son have engaged Mrs.
Townsend, desirable housekeeper for the
place, to take charge at their hotel during
court season.
There is to be a dance at Union hall
next Wednesday evening" with Higgins's
orchestra and A. Hines, prompter The
managers invite all to attend.
Saturdays cold snap followed upon Au-
roras warning, given two nights in sue
cession in remarkable glory at the same
hour, between 10 and IL. On Sunday
morning there was a difference of 14o in
temperature in about one eighth of a
mile distance. At Mr.. iWellman's by the
sawmill $40 below zero was recorded.
At the last Loyal Temperance legion
meeting five members joined the ranks,
and the following election of officers took
place: President, Miss Cora Miller; vice
president, Miss Benedict; secretary, Gertie
Croker; treasurer, Miss Eddy; organist,
Miss Sherman. The next meeting will be
held as usual at Mrs. Davidson's Saturday
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02

Julia Stebbins of Greenfield has sold her
farm to Lousia Perry of this town.
Almrin Ballou of Halifax has bought
Clarissa Whitney's farm in this town.
An interesting meeting was held by
Broad Brook grange Feb. rs. The ques-
ton, "What is most profitable for the
farmers of Guilford to raise the coming
yearP" was opened by the worthy mas
ter and followed by the others. Selections,
were read by Sister Bullock. At the next
meeting the question will be, "Do the
members of Broad Brook grange think
best to build hall the coming year?" 1t
is hoped all members will be present and
give their views on the subject.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
WEST wARnsRoRo.

E. L. Putnam is out after few weeks
struggle with grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. will Nash from Water
bury have been visiting relatives here.
John Davidson from Searsburg has
moved into the house recently vacated by
Eugene Thomas.
1t is hoped that Rev. E. b. Earle will be
here to preach on the evening of Sunday,
March II, providing weather and travelling
are favorable.
1t is reported that Frank Allen has
bought E. H. Waite's and b. G. Ryder's
stock of goods, which he purposes to sell
at the store now occupied by B. c. Ryder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
SOUTH VERIJoN

Francis Woodland has rented bis farm to
Mr.. Davis, who has worked for Mrs. Geo.
Miller the past few months.
The shedding is fine and has been well
improved, more logs having been drawn to
the mill than for many years.
Much regret is felt in losing our black
smith and the closing of the shop. He
came recently and gave good satisfaction.
Meetings are held in the brick school
house Tuesday evenings conducted by
prominent workers from Mr.. Moody's
church in Mortified, assisted by Miss
Mary Whittle, the singer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Harris go this week
to Burlington, where they have taken po-
sitions in private asylum.
Thermometers reached their lowest point
this season on Sunday morning, register
ing from 900 to 800 below zero.
Mrs. G. M. Robbins spent few days
last week in Bernardston, Mass, being
called there by the illness of an aunt.
We are glad to welcome among us Mrs.
Fred Cutler. What is Townshend's loss
is Brookline's gain. Mr.. and Mrs. Cutler
are to settle on Mr.. Cutters fathers farm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
WEST HUILFORD.

The school in district No. 1, which was
delayed by the illness of the teacher, closed
with an exhibition, Friday evening, Feb
2S. The large attendance gave evidence of
a real interest in the school among parents
and friends. Number of pupils, 26. Alb
bic j. ProutY, teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02

Grand Army suit and his wife as an old lady
of the Elizabethan age. Hard times were
well illustrated, and costumes of almost
everything imaginable were shown. More
colored people were present than we have
seen for long time, and last but by no
means least was Mrs. Ellen Mcclure as
Aunt Chloe. The net proceeds were about
800. G. A. w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-02
WRIST DOVER.

John Morris is at work for j. B. Davis
& Son.
Coolest of the season Sunday morning.
Mercury from 26o to $40 below zero.
Mr.. Evans from Dummerston was in
town last week and bought about 175
bushels of potatoes for 40 cents per bushel.