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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
SOUTH LONDONDERRY
Memorial Day.

Rev, John S. Lyon of Bristol, Conn,
delivered one of the most stirring addresses
ever listened to here on Memorial day.
Mr.. Lyon is native of this place. Only
those who listened can realize the strength
and beauty of the sentiments which he ut
tered, or the emotions which they aroused.
In the best sense the address spoke for it.
self. Music furnished by the choir was of
the best, as was also that by the London
derry cornet band. The exercises at the
mound, in honor of the unknown dead,
were both appropriate and interesting
Decorations of flags and flowers at the
church showed great taste in arrangement.
Among them was a beautiful cross, SIN
memoriam," presented by Rev. T. Mackie,
which conveyed to all present the thought
and sympathy of the giver.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Frost was seen again on Wednesday
morning.
C. X. Dickinson of Wallingford, Conn,
is visiting his parents.
John Newton made a brief visit at his
cousins, Mrs. j. A. Young, but did not
find her here.
Carrie Metcalf is spending several weeks
with her friends in Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island.
Mrs. H. E. Morton is enjoying visit
from her mother Mrs. Fanthrop of Tur-
ners Falls, Mass.
Services will be held in the Universalist
church next Sunday at the usual hour of
worship, 10:45 a. NJ.
The Y. P. c. L. held last Sunday a very
interesting meeting led by Mrs. c. X. Sted-
man. Topic, Keeping the Sabbath.
Can any one name an earlier date for
finding wild strawberries in the field than
May 26, when some were picked by Mrs.
c. W. Morse?
The Universalist Sunday school num-
bered a total of 176 for the month of May.
Average for each Sunday "A. The collec-
tion for the month, including one mission
ary collection, was 1920.
Memorial day was quietly observed by a
party of about twenty young people and
children who visited the cemetery, carry
ing flowers which were left on soldiers
graves, and several others. Schools in the
vicinity were closed and some places OF
business.
Mrs, Ellen, widow of Warren Betterey
formerly of this place, died in Bangor, Me.
last Sunday. The body was brought here
by her son Philander and the funeral held
in the Methodist church Wednesday after.
noon, Rev. S. P. Fairbanks officiating.
The burial was in this cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
WINDHAM

George Farr and wife of Chester were at
f. y, Hastings over Sunday.
Mrs. Norman Wood of Townshend has
been staying a week with Mrs. VIM. Har-
ris.
w. q. Burbee has been 'down below"
and disposed of about $1,000 worth of lum-
Der.
DIR. o. F. Stearns, recent graduate of a
veterinary college, has located in Nashua,
n. H.
II. c. Whitcomb has finished his tene-
ment and it is now occupied by Barnet
Whitney.
Union services were held in the Congre-
gatonal church Sunday, the house being
well filled.
Charles Griffith of Philadelphia is at E.
H. Jones's for the season, to learn the ms
and outs of Vermont farming.
Randall Rhoades handles the reins over
a pair of fine chestnut horses in bran
new express, obtained of F. H. Harris.
Horse trading seems to be the order. F.
H. Harris disposed of four Monday, one
each to Rev. Mr.. Harris, Zeno Howe, Ran
som Rhoades and Horace Giles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
SOUTH VERNON.

Hattie Wheeler is quite low with con-
sumption.
VIM. Brown is making repairs on his
barn.
Some of our farmers are setting tobacco
this week.
L. w. Brown is building the addition of
a barn to the tenement which he rents
across the railroad.
Miss Mary Skies came home Monday
from visit to her sister in Winchendon,
Mass, where she was joined by sister
from Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01

spent few years in Troy, n. H., many in
Connecticut, and for the last few years
have been in Philadelphia.
A very interesting meeting was held by
Broad Brook grange last week Wednesday.
The women met in the afternoon and did
some sewing for one of the members, the
men coming in the evening and eating sup
per with them. The subject under dis
cussion was the different breeds of cat
tie. D. +. Carpenter took the part of the
Jerseys; j. L. Bullock, Devons; o. j.
Hale, Durhams; and F. L. Wellman, Hol-
stems. The board of judges decided for
the Durhams, but the house gave prefer
ence to the Jerseys. Mrs. L. NJ. Wellman
read an interesting paper Miss L. f.
Salisbury reads paper next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Powers spent Me-
mortal day in Ludlow.
1t is to be regretted that no Memorial
exercises were held in town this year.
p. o. Edwards has begun repairs on hi;
house. Herbert Thompson OF Cambridge
port has charge Of the work.
A. S. Powers has placed a new boat or
Leland lake, which adds another attraction
to this already attractive resort.
W. c. Robbins, an employe in the pen
sion office and also a member of the sec
ond regiment District of Columbia guards
who has been at home on two weeks
furlough, returns to duty on Saturday.
Mrs w. c. Robbins. our efficient post
mistress, who has served our people for {
number of years, sends in her resignation
to the department this week, to take ettec
at the close of the present quarter Th'
question now is, who will be postmaster?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
SOUTH NEWFANE.

John S. Stratton is having his house
painted.
Miss Marie Morse came home from New
York Saturday.
Geo. O. Shelley of Keene, n. H., spent
Sunday with A. V. Stratton,
Mrs. Rosa B. Bailey and daughter Grace
of Springfield, Mass, are at Mrs. Eliza
Bailey's.
Some of our young people attended the
Memorial day exercises at Brattleboro
Wednesday.
Five young ladies and gentlemen of Brat
tleboro came up to Willard Bingham's on
their wheels Wednesday.
Mrs. W. f. Smith of Bridgeport, Conn,
who spent week with her sister, Mrs. A.
V. StrattOn, returned home on Tuesday
last. Another sister, Mrs, Geo. Shelley of
Keene, y. H., has been with Mrs. STRAIT
ton for the past week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
DUMMERSTON.
Memorial Day Not FORGOTTEN.

Memorial exercises were held Wednes-
day forenoon in the cemetery at Dummers-
ton Centre. A very good number were in
attendance, several being present from out
of town. The Col. VIM. H. Greenwood
post decorated the soldiers graves with
baskets of beautiful flowers furnished by
Mrs. E. D. Greenwood. The post pro-
vided large and handsome place for the
grave of Col. Greenwood. Mrs. Green
woods contribution of flowers for her hus-
bands grave was of white pinks in the
form of shield containing the initials w.
H. g., and on the grave of the adopted
daughter, Gussie, was another design of
pretty flowers. The exercises were brief
Declamatiors were given by Mrs Abbie
Miller and Mrs. Jennie Walker. Rev. Mr.
Sharpe of Putney made spirited remarks
and music was furnished by quartet OF
singers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
WARDSBORO.

Mrs. Chauncey Robbins, with her little
daughter, is visiting at her fathers, Hi
rams Cobb's.
Horace Butterfield comes to the front
this year with the first ripe field strawber-
ries of the season, picked May rs.
Arrangements are being made for Chill
dren's day, June 10. 1.-The church of the
future will be the title of the exercise.
Quarterly meeting will be held at the
Methodist church next Sunday. The pas
tor, Rev. Geo. II. Rogers, desires full at
tendance.
A few of the patriotic ladies of our vii
lage assembled at Q O'Clock, May 80, in the
cemetery to decorate the soldiers graves,
upon which flags had been placed by resi-
dent soldiers the day previous. Rev. Geo.
B. Drake was present and performed the
religious ceremony.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
Crossing the Atlantic

Usually involves sea sickness. When the waves
play pitch and toss with you, strong indeed must
be the stomach that can stand 1t without revolt
ing Tourists, commercial travellers, yaChtsmen
mariners. all testify that Hostetter's stomach
Bitters is the best remedy for the nausea expert
enced in rough weather the water. Nervous
and weakly travellers by land often suffer from
something akin 10 this, and find in the Btters its
surest remedy No disorder of the stomach liver
or bowels is so obstinate that it may not be over.
come by the prompt and thorough remedy
Equally eficacious is it for chils and fever kid
ney and rheumatic trouble and nervousness
EmiPTants TO the frontier should provide them
selves with medicinal safeguard against the IF.
fects cf vciSsitudes of climate, hardship, expos
ure and fatigue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
GROVE.

MIRA nd Mrs. Fred A. Legate spent Sun
day here.
Arthur Wilson is at work for Frank
Brigham.
Mrs. Arthur L. Dennison of Colrain is
visiting friends here.
Horace Worden saw about dozen foxes
the Goth. They were both old and young
and very tame.
Preston & Stowe are fixing over their
barn, arranging so as to draw their hay in
at the top, saving much labor in pitching
Mrs. Louisa Stetson passed her SSth
birthday the Goth. Mrs. Stetson is in good
health, though not able to stand alone or
walk.
George Lynde found II of a flock of 10
lambs dead in his pasture. The rest of
the flock are missing. 1t was the work of
dogs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
MARLBORO.

The selectmen are putting a new bridge
on the branch
II. NJ. Adams has got the steam mill
placed on his lot ready for work.
Walter Prouty has gone on a visit to
friends in Greenfield and Spencer, Mass.
Great interest is felt in town in the trial
between the club and our Marlboro boys, "
and we hope right will prevail.
The selectmen have warned a special
town meeting, to be held Saturday after
noon of next week, June 9, at O'Clock,
to see about repairing the town hall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01

Mrs. Barry is very ill; she is attended by
DR.. c. S. Brigham.
A fog saved vegetation from another
frost Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Clifford Grout of East Jamaica is
confined to the house by illness.
Frank Perry of North Evans, n. Y, is
passing a week with friends here.
James Farr is still gaining. He was
brought here Sunday, to his sisters, Mrs.
Charles Pierces.
Two bicycle riders collided on the street
Tuesday; in consequence one wheel will
need some repairing
Mrs. Philetus Kellogg, who has been
passing a couple of weeks at Westfeld,
Mass, has returned home.
W. H. Joslin has rented the house on
Mechanic street, formerly occupied by H..
H. Reed, and takes possession Immediately.
The village boys and West Jamaica boys
played game of ball here Saturday after
noon; score p to 49, in favor of the village
boys.
Mrs. David Eddy and Mrs. Lucy KEEL
logg attended the w. c. T. U. convention
at Cambridgeport last week and report a
good attendance and fine meetings notwith-
standing the rain on both days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
WEST HALIFAX.
The Annual Memorial Observation

The Annual Memorial Observation.
On Sunday Rev. Mr.. Smith preached a
stirring memorial discourse at the Baptist
church, which was appreciated and APP
proved by the audience of veterans, Sons
of veterans and citizens who attended. On
Wednesday the church would not hold all
who wished to hear the exercises. The
speech of Lorenzo Griswold, Esq, of Col
rain, was upon the causes and results of
the war, with a glowing tribute to the
Grand Army and its noble work. A drum
corps from Brattleboro furnished stirring
music, and there was singing by the choir
and recitations by Mrs. Beck and Misses
Bottomly, VIM and Allen. After the
exercises at the cemetery collation. was
served at the village hall. The delegations
sent out after dinner went with the inten-
ton not to leave soldiers grave in town
unnoticed.
The personal property of Mrs. Phoebe
Ober's estate, sold by auction Wednesday
afternoon, brought good prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
BROOKLINE.

The road machine has been at work on
Putney mountain this week and has made
a decided improvement.
The meetings led by the women evange-
lists this week have been well attended,
and there are some conversions reported.
Miss French is an earnest, forcible speaker.
Miss McGregor is a sweet singer, touching
with her songs the hearts of her listeners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
Railroad Accident.

Tuesday, as the mixed train, on its
down trip, was passing the residence of
Harry Bostwck, just out of the village
both cars and tender were thrown from
the track without a moments warning
striking on one side. The cars We're badly
damaged, and the passengers, six in num-
Der, were considerably shaken. Brakemen
Carpenter and Ross received slight injuries
The only wonder is that all were not in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
GUILFORD CENTRE.

A, G. Weeks and family are expected
this week.
Luther Franklin and daughter from
Shelburne, Mass, formerly of this town,
called on friends Monday.
John Wrisley of Philadelphia, Pa,
spent last Sunday at F. E. Wards. In
1916 Mr.. Wrisley married Miss Melissa
Franklin, youngest daughter of the late
Comfort Franklin of this town. They
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
EAST DOVER.

There was another frost Wednesday
morning.
George Randall went to Boston this
week to visit friends.
Several attended the Memorial day ex-
ercises at Wilmington.
Rev. c. S. Sherman preached a Memo
rial sermon at the Methodist church last
Sunday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
The Spring NIedieine.

IAN run down" from the weakening effects OF
warm weather, you need good tonic and blood
purifier like Hoods Sarsapanlla Do not put OF
taking il. Numerous little ailments, if neglected
VIII soon break up the system. Take Hoods
Sarsipariha now, 10 eXpel disease and give you
strength and appetite
Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic and
liver medicine. Harmless, reliable, sure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
WEST WARDSRORO.

Miss A. f. Perry reports a profitable
convention at Cambridgeport, if the
weather was not the pleasantest.
Rev. Mr.. Earle passed through here on
his return bicycle trip from the Saratoga
meetings, stopping for a short time and
very appropriately taking charge, by re-
quest, of the Tuesday evening meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
WARDSRORO CENTRE.

5. G.. Estabrook is in town.
y. f. Curtis has gone to Yarmouth Me-,
where he has work.
Willie Smith is still quite ill, and Mrs.
c. A. Allen is also on the sick list.
Jack Frost still fingers, apparently anx-
ious to nip all the tender vines and plants.
Ice formed to the thickness of window
glass Wednesday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
JAMAICA.
The Memorial Day Services.

a good number of citizens, including a
large number of old soldiers, more than
usual. A delegation of the post, their fami-
lies and Sons of Veterans started from
here at o'clock and went to Jacksonville
to decorate graves there. They returned
about II o'clock, when good dinner had
been prepared at the town hall. At 2
O'Clock p. NJ. the opera hall was crowded,
to listen to Rotations, readings and music
which were greatly enjoyed, after which a
short, but very entertaining discourse was
given by Rev. Mr.. Tucker of Bondville.
At the close of the exercises the graves in
the village cemetery were decorated. Good
music was furnished by the Jamaica drum
corps. F. L. Sprague was marshal of the
day and everything passed off pleasantly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01

Rev. Chas. Coon from New York spent
a part of the week with friends here
Miss Music Landman attended the grad
uating exercises at Leland and Gray semi
nary this week.
The ladies of the Methodist church and
society will hold a strawberry and ice
cream festival next Wednesday evening at
the town hall. There will be an apron
sale the same evening. a cordial invita-
ton is extended to all.
Rev. Mr.. Wood preached a very impress
sive sermon last Sunday to well-tilled
house. The singing was beyond criticism,
the floral decorations abundant and the
veterans showed, though their locks are
turning gray, that time has not dimmed
their eye nor caused their step to falter.
Monday morning lad who lives at Fred
Dorset's came near meeting with serious
accident. He was driving span of horses,
when they became unmanageable and ran,
throwing the boy from the wagon. He
struck on his head, causing him to remain
unconscious for some time. 1t was at first
feared that life was extinct, but at the
present writing the patient is doing well.
c. Roberts, who has been filling the
place made vacant by the illness of Postal
Clerk Gassetts, for the past two months,
has had position assigned to him on the
st. Adams and Ogdensburg run, and left
to take it Monday. Mr.. Gassetts returned
Saturday from Boston, having spent the
week at the Massachusetts general hospit-
al, but sees no improvement in his health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
Are You Thinking of Buying
any Flour

This spring ? 1t really seems as
though the right time had come to
buy. The prices are certainly very
low, lower than we can reasonably
expect them to stay. The reaction
is sure to come, sooner or later: it
may be sooner and it may be later !;
OF course we can't say just when,
but it certainly seems safe to buy
years stock at the present prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01

The village schools devoted Tuesday aft
ernoon to patriotic exercises in honor of
Memorial day, in accordance with the re-
quest of Commander Branch. The eXer-
cises showed talent and taste, both in com
position and recitation. Miss May Chase,
who kindly assisted at the organ, helped to
enliven the entertainment with appropriate
music. Some fine selections were given by
a portion of both schools, furnishing a
pleasing variety.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01
JACKSONVILLE.


Memorial day passed quite pleasantly
here this year The procession consisted
of Marshals Roberts and Murdoch, a
mounted escort of sons and daughters of
veterans, Sadawga Cornet band II. o.
Gillett Host, G.. A. r., A. A. Buttertield
Camp sons of veterans, and the schools of
the town and their teachers, and citizens,
who marched to the village cemetery where
the Grand Army ritual of decorations was
performed. Comrade futile sang, and the
procession returned to the village hall,
where all partook of a bountiful dinner
served by the ladies. The afternoon eX-
ercises were at the Universalist church,
which has been so nicely finished, and was
kindly offered for the occasion. Hon. A.
\. Butterfield presided. The songs, reci-
tations, addresses and readings were of a
high order, and each might with propriety
be particularly noticed, and we cannot fail
to mention the fine rendering of a solo by
Mrs. Clara L. Coleman. Rev. Alfred j..
Hough of Brattleboro delivered the ora
ton. Original, thoughtful, eloquent,
powerful, it was extremely well received
by all who were able to get into the church.
We hope to hear from Mr.. Hough again.
There was feeling at one time that as so
many were to go to Wilmington to witness
the base ball game that our own exercises
would be neglected, but not only was the
church crowded, but many were COM
PEELED to stay outside for want of room.
The Jacksonville and Wilmington base
ball nine played at Jacksonville last Sat
urday, the Jacksonvilles winning. They
played again at Wilmington Wednesday,
Wilmington winning.
This village is working up to the neces-
sity of some better organization and APP
paratus for extinguishing fires. A meet
ing was had Monday and Tuesday even
ings and steps are being taken to form a
fire district.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01

We can make you specially low
prices if you want several barrels At
one time for cash. We have all
grades-Kidder's Gem, Tube Rose,
Crocker's Best, Gold Medal, Lenoz.
a special trade in a patent at $3.50
and Supreme, and we will guarantee
every barrel we sell you to be jusA
represented, whether used now o.
II months from now. Consider the
question, then call and see us.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-01

iured The debris was cleared from the
track in time for the evening train.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-04-10
How Real Nice,

Organized amiability is a feature of
fashionable life. One instance is the
determination of several leaders in fash
ionable society to open their doors topoor
but deserving persons out of their set.
The prevalence of new names in fashion.
able lists has been remarked. These are
the indications of this more gracious and
kindly spirit. Several women of fashion
are getting up early dances for the bene-
fit of Young men who have TO work for
a living. Only men of leisure can stand
the strain of fashionable hours. But
there are many honest young men who
dance we'll and are otherwise presenta-
BILE. yet being due at their offices at D
o'clock are shut out from social gayeties.
For these are the Cinderella dances,
which break mp instead of beginning at
midnight Chicago Post.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-04-10
a eALoRoFoRM EXPERIMENT..
Why the Result Was Decidedly out of
Proportion to the Dose,

Why the Result Was Decidedly out of
Proportion to the Dose.
Your notice of the discovery Of
chloroform in 1S47 recalls a curious
experience in my Cambridge under
graduate life. One evening in Jan
uary, 1851, went into chemists
hop and ordered some Photographic
chemicals to be sent to my rooms
hard by. l was lodging ON the Pa
rade. Seeing an ounce bottle of
Chloroform on the counter l bought
it out Of curiosity and took it away
with me, leaving the chemicals to
follow. In my own rooms, seated
IN an armchair, put four drops on
my handkerchief, and carefully
placing the bottle on the table some
distance from me 1 shifted the hand
kerchief.
"A pleasant sensation and a sing
ing in my ears was the only result.
So, shortly afterward, 1 counted out
eight drops and acted as before.
The next thing l remember is find
ing myself on the floor ON my back,
my dress undone, my face, etc,
dripping with cold water and hear
ing voice. He's coming to, do
believe Yes, 1t was so. came to,
after having been unconscious %
hours. Next day my doctor, when
out with the foxhounds, was greeted
with: Hello, doctorl So you raised
1 man from the dead last nightP
You may well say that, was the re-
ply, for I had given up all hopes
II was very puzzled to account for
the effect of my carefully measured
dose. All | could gather from the
servant was that she brought me up
lparcel from the chemist, and seeing
me asleep tried to wake me; then,
inding l was dead, ran down into the
shop calling out, Mr.. NJ. Is dead
Two Trinity men were in the shop.
One went on to the Gp. IN. chapel,
telling every one of my sudden
death. The other after a glance at
me, kindly called in DR.. C. Some
time afterward the mystery was
cleared up.
"The 'slavey' gave warning, and
the day she left she made the follow
ing confession:
"'You remember that night you
was nearly dead, sir2 Well, you
know, sir, thought you had faint
ed, and / see the bottle on the table
and thought it was salts, so l took
out the stopper and held it to your
nose, but as it didn't do no good /
poured a lot Of it out into my hand
and rubbed it all over your nose and
mouth.
II told my doctor the story. He
replied, We'll, my dear fellow, all 1
can say is this, if you ever have to
undergo ain operation, tell your fam
lily doctor that you can take ch1oro
form. Thank God, that necessity
has never arisen. London News.