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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
WILMINGTON

John L. Buell. is planning extensive i'm
provements upon his High street residence.
c. g. Leonard is busily engaged at his
syrup house in filling orders for sugar and
syrup.
a special train will be run to Readsboro
Saturday evening on account of the play
at that place.
Postmaster Porter has added a fine mon
ey order cabinet to his post-office outfit,
making the Office a model one in every re-
spect.
We were in error in stating last week
that Rev Mr. Abbott officiated at the flu
neral OF Mrs. Hosea Mann, ST. 1t should
have read that the services were conducted
by Rev r. c. T. Mckenzie, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Abbott.
c. d. Wheeler and Miss Nina Wilder
were married March l. by Rev Mr. Ne
Kenzie. They made a wedding trip to
Boston and other places, returning last
week, and at once began keeping house
In September they expect to occupy their
West Main street home.
At the village meeting held on Friday
evening of last week it was unanimously
voted to instruct the trustees to contract
for the lighting of the village by electric
ity. Courtem anche Brothers are arranging
to put in the plant and to erect necessary
poles, and within a few weeks electric
lights will illuminate our streets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
WARDSBORO.

Mrs. j. f. Gleason, with her little daugh-
ter, returned from Troy, n. Y, last week
Thursday, having spent few weeks visit
ing friends there. Her aunt, Mrs. c. Is.
Dexter, accompanied her.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Parquette, two
singers of Brattleboro, will give a concert
at the Methodist church. Tuesday evening,
April 3, at 7.30. The program will CON
sist of vocal and instrumental music and
select readings. The concert will be given
under the auspices Of the Epworth league.
The Easter service in the Methodist
church last Sunday proved very interesting.
The children performed their parts nicely
and are deserving of much credit Our
pastor, Rev q. II. Rogers, favored us with
an excellent address. Much of the success
of the occasion was due to Mrs. c. W.
Martin, assistant superintendent of the
Sunday school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Miss Mary A. Pierce has gone to Win
chendon, Mass, to visit friends.
Ezra Barney is moving from this place
to the hotel at the North village.
George S. Curtis had the misfortune
to cut off his thumb last Saturday.
Miss Josie Sutton returned last week
from Boston, where she has been spending
the winter.
Florence Farwell and Annie Smith gave
a very pleasant whist party to their young
friends Wednesday evening
Postal Clerk Gassett has gone to Spring
field, Mass, for medical treatment. John
Austin of Brattleboro is taking his place
on the train. Mrs. Gassett has gone to
Ludlow to visit friends.
Easter Sunday was appropriately OBJ
served in both churches. At the Metho-
dist church the concert was in the daytime
and at the Baptist church in the evening
Both churches were made attractive with
flowers and potted plants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
NEWFANE.

Mrs. W. H. Newton and daughter of
Wallingford, Conn, are in town this week
Ira Higgins and Alfred Underwood are
in attendance at Leland and Gray semi
nary.
John Butler and family have moved
from BIattlebOro to district No. 4, this
town.
The new fad in minstres, may repeat in
Union Hall from Londonderry, where the
concert mad full house,
"Our folks 80 We're Interested in the care
fully prepared article on Newfane history,
perhaps by former resident, given in last
weeks Phoenix.
Books lately given TO the Jail library are
All he knew" by John Habberton, and
Black Beauty. There are now three
inmates in the jail
Perfect arbutus flowers, picked in bud on
the 18th, were sent to Brooklyn this week.
Blooming was fastened by keeping the
stems in, and sprinkling with, warm water.
Speaking of early closing, the Loyal
Temperance legion means to close its next
session S:45 p. NJ. Saturday at Mr.. David
sons, and the W. c. T. U. will adjourn at
the time specified next Wednesday after
noon at Mrs. MOorse's.
j. NJ. Miller conducted the singing cho-
rus and Frank Whitaker the defamation
at the Neal Dow meeting last week. and
the reporter, in eagerness to command early
closing, gave 20 minutes ahead of time by
error.
Turn over new leaf" has an amend
ment in the eXhortation to turn over your
nickel stamp books, all filled out, to the
savings bank, the first of April, in order
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
TOWNSHGND.

The entertainment at the academy hall
occurs tonight.
A. b. Meacham of Brown university is
home for a short vacation
Mabel Martin was badly burned on the
hand at the sugar party last Friday night
Eugene Bemis has bought the Henry
Austin farm, recently owned by Oscar
Deane.
5. d. Meacham of Newport has been
spending a few days with his brother,
Pastor Meacham.
Nathan Hastings, who lives with his
son. E. l.. Hastings, has had hard illness,
but we hope for his recovery.
Harry NJ. Martin has just graduated
from the Ontario veterinary college, and is
home for few weeks. His many friends
here would like to see him permanently
settle in his home town.
School census returns from c. O. Steb-
bins give the following figures Number of
boys between . and years, %; girls, SO.
Number of boys between 5 and IA, 90
girls, -. Number of boys between IA and
p, "A girls, -. School expenses per cap
/ tia, 1892, S7.G9: 1898, $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30

to draw interest: then turn over a new leaf
of new book and attach more nickel saw
ings Evidently some Of Che uickels are
finding their way to another conmendable
channel, Sunday school collections having
had rise in the new year.
Several have spoken of the bright and
spirited Easter evening service from printed
form furnished by Pastor Hardy. Indi-
vidual parts were read by several, besides
responsive readings. The twelve musical
numbers were rendered successfully, and
the service closed within the hour. Ar
rangement of plants and cut flowers had
their share in the good effect produced by
the afternoon service. The sermon, briefer
than usual, was a thoughtful comparison
suggested 10y timid forebodinss of the
women who came with spices on the resur-
rection morn, and the present conditions
of mind in celebrating Easter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
WEsT TOWNsHEND.

Eva Barrett is at home on a vacation.
A flock of 81 robins was seen the other
day.
Holmes & Reynolds's mill started up
last week.
W. d. Parkinson and son Royal of
Amherst, Mass, have been visiting at y.
w. Woods.
Earl Wheeler and Will Domper are
attending Leland and Gray seminary this
spring.
Mrs. William Livermore entertained a
party of 20 Saturday afternoon and even
ing in honor of her sister, Mrs. A. A
Goodel of Brattleboro, who has been
visiting her.
In place of the Sunday school, last Sun
day, there was pretty service OF readings,
recitations and music appropriate to the
day. Blooming plants were tastefully
disposed about the pulpit and each
member of the two youngest classes
was presented with a small flower pot
containing a geranium slip to care for and
bring TO the church next Easter. In the
afternoon Mr. Vincents sermon was full
of Easter thoughts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
JACKSONVILLE.

The hotel looks well with its new coat of
paint
Herbert /. Putnam is repairing his
house.
Mrs. Churchill moves to the old hotel
this week.
W. A. Brown has sold his Bliss farm to
John A. Dix.
Joseph Valentine sold his personal prop
erty by auction this week
Henry n Tyler sold his personal proper
ty at auction last Wednesday.
F. L. Reed of Easthampton, Mass.
spent last Sunday with his parents.
Our early spring has departed, and the
mercury goes down to 10' above zero.
The listers will be around next week; let
everybody be prepared with his inventory.
Clifton A. Murdoch has sold a part of
his S. d. Faulkner farm to A. j. Faux
ner.
The North River Creamery association
has contracted with Ernest j. Tenney to
gather the cream next year.
Otis w. White, who bought his mother S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
WEST wARDsBoRo.

Ed Sinclair has moved from Somerset
back to the Streeter farm.
The Easter concert was very well al
tended, and those who helped by singing
and speaking deserve thuch credit.
1t is expected that Rev. L. hatfield Of
South Newfane will preach here next sun
day, April /, morning and evening.
Mrs. Emily Benson. who used to have
her home here, is very sick in Derry
G.. i. Kendall has been assisting in caring
for her
After Frank Allen decided not TO buy
b. c. Ryder's stock OF goods, +. NJ. Butler
of Jamaica and Manley Brown bought of
Mr. Ryder and sold out again to VIM. Put
nam and +. II. Wait who will continuc
business at the old stand, Mr.. Wait havin 9
moved his goods there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
SOUTH NBwFANE.

hubert Shepard is gaining.
Z. y. Stratton has sold his roam horses to
f. X. Bailey of Randolph
Miss Nellie Stratton and Mrs. Gould
have gone to Brattleboro TO work.
1t is expected that F. j. Coop OF Boston
will occupy the Baptist pulpit in this place
next Sunday.
John NJ Stratton and Geo. Whitney re-
turned last Saturday from their visit in
Massachusetts.
1t is understood that Rev. Z. Hatfield
closed his labors for the Baptist society
last Sunday. About 80 of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hatfeld's friends gathered at c. Z. Perry s
on Thursday evening last, and presented
them with some gifts and contributions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
STRATTON.

NJ. F. Perry has pair of twin lambs.
Johnnie Lackie has been i'll with the
measles.
O. +. Allen had the misfortune to have
his evaporation burn Monday night while
he was at supper.
The robins that were reminding us Of
sunny spring are hiding away from the
chilling blast. Snow came on the 23d
again.
Quite a large number came to the land
sale on the 22l. Dufrense ~ Hapgood
were the heaviest buyers. A look at the
records Of the town discloses the fact that
a similar sale was held in this town on the
26th day of March, 1894, only four days
less than century before
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
GROVE.

One OF our farmers was seen blowing
last week Thursday.
Farmers report only a small amount of
sugar as yet, but the quality is very good.
Good farm help is plenty this spring,
probably on account of the dull times in
the cities.
c. Z. Prouty is the possessor of a new
pair of gray work horses from the stable of
J. H. Chamberlain in Brattleboro.
Alice Fowler, who has attended the
North street school in BrattlebCro the past
winter, is at work for Mrs. D. S. Worden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
WARDSRORO CHNTRE

81 told you so, is the substance OF
weather comments this week
Easter was observed with appropriate
and interesting exercises last Sunday.
Frank Ruggles of Orange, Mass. and a
friend with him, made flying visit to his
aunt, Mrs. L. NJ. Newell, last week.
Harry Morse is home from Buffalo. lie
is still weak and i'll, the result of surgical
treatment, but expecting benefit in the
end. +. l.. Allen is now at Pierce's medi-
cal institute receiving treatment for lung
trouble.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
SOuTH VERNON

W. +. Stoddard returned last Wednesday
to his work in Winchendon, Mass.
Miss Jessie Moore OF Gill, Mass, has
been spending a few days at c. J. Stones.
Mrs. James Allen and son OF Erving.
Mass, and Mabel, daughter of Robert
Brooks of New York city, are visiting at
Henry Brookss.
\. a. Dunklee is taking down and will
soon move the house from his hill farm in
the basin to a location he has recently
bought of Mr. Willis, formerly owned by
DR.. G. f. Barber of Brattleboro. He will
build TO rent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
GREEN RIVER.

Not much sugar made yet in this vicni-
ty.
L. a. Lake has plowed two and one
half acres since the 10th of March.
Miss Lena Reed has gone to Greenfield
TO spend several weeks
Thomas u Richmond are hiring more
help, having all the work they can do.
j. g. Thompson is moving into a tene-
ment in the old hotel, owned by Fred
Stowe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
JAMAICA.


Easter was observed at the Baptist church
last Sunday by services which included a
sermon by the pastor from l Cor, XIV, 20, AN
anthem, response, and appropriate hymns
by the choir which were well rendered and
very much enjoyed by a good-sized congre-
cation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
SOUTH WINDHAM.

Mrs. B. Pierce is improving rapidly, and
we hope to see her up before long.
George Godell, and his aunt, Mrs.
Brown, from Amherst, Mass, are in town.
Miss Nellie Stowell has returned to
Springfield, Mass, where she is employed
in a store
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
Card.

We would express our gratitude and thanks to
our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted
in the sickness, death and burial of our beloved
husband and father also TO the singers and Ia
those who furnished flowers. May the blessing
of our Heavenly Father rest upon them all
MRS. BELLE NJ. HOUGHTON,
MIR. AND MRS. +. S HARRIS
LIZZIE S. HOUGHTON
LEON w HOUHTON
ALLlS G. HOUGHTON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
RROOKLINE


Another voter in town. See births.
Chapel day will be observed next sun
day with appropriate exercises.
Herbert Bush is in Springfield, Mass,
for a few DAYS. with his brother, Edward
Bush
Mrs. Frank Potwin was called to Mum
roe, y. H., last week by the illness of her
brothers wife, of whose recovery there is
little hope
There was a missionary sociable on
Tuesday evening at the home of L. W.
Bush. given by the Christian Endeavor So
ciety for the benefit of the Alaskan or
phanage A short program was rendered,
consisting of appropriate readings and mu-
sic, after which cake and coffee were
served. About p were present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30
PUTNEY.
The Rod and Gun Clubs Annual Meet
ing and the Plans for a seasons shoot.

The Rod and Gun Clubs Annual Meet
ing and the Plans for a seasons Shoot.
The annual election of officers of the
Putney Rod and Gun club will be held at
the office of A. j. Aver Saturday evening,
April :, at o'clock. a full attendance Of
all members and all who wish to become
members is earnestly requested, as other
important business will be brought before
the meeting All who are interested in the
popular sport of shooting and fishing and
the preservation of fish and game will be
gladly received as members of the organi-
zaiton. Through the kindness of VIM.
Cole, who has very generously allowed the
club to fit up pleasant and convenient
shooting grounds upon his property free of
expense, we are enabled to assure all Wis
itors who come here to shoot first-class &C
commodations. The first weekly shoot
will be held Saturday afternoon, April II,
the principal events being the team con-
tests between club members, also the slid
ing handicap, for suitable prizes. These
contests will be continued weekly during
the entire season which closes the last of
August The club grounds are well equip
ped with good club house. a set OF
five blue rock traps and pull, and
every effort will be made to have the
season of 1894. which is the fifth sue
cessive one. the most successful in the club s
history. Ten thousand trout fry are ex-
pected from the state hatchery, which will
be placed in the public waters OF the town.
The club aims to increase the supply of
fish and game, secure proper legislation
for their projections and promote the pop
ular sport of trap shooting such organi-
cation will prove beneficial to any com
munity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30

Causes dyspepsia, and poor teeth produce sour
stomach because the food is not properly masti
Gated. Keep the teeth healthy and the body at
large VIII be IN trim. Use Sozodont regularly
for II is pleasant and healthful Once in the
house il stays there
once smeared between pieces of wood Spaud-
ing Glue never lets 20. 1t is a fixture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in ! to days Its action upon
thr system is remarkable and mysterious IL re-
moves at once the cause and the disease mmedi-
ately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits
rs cents. Sold by Geo e, Greene, druggist, Brat
lebOrO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30

Mr.. Lee Dean, the Chinese singer, will
sing in the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing and evening, and will remain during
the week to help in the special meetings
that are to be held in the church under the
leadership of Mr. Cantwell, the evangelist.
Mr.. Cantwell has been in the work for
some time, and was one of Mr.. Moody S
workers during the campaign in Chicago
last summer and fall.
Rev. E, W, Sharpe is wishing friends in
Boston this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30

Service in Christ church on Sunday next
at 2:30 p. NJ, weather permitting.
Mrs. Alfred Brown and daughter Mary
have sold 30 acres of land from their farm,
and lying in Vernon, to Warren Howe of
that town.
The annual meeting OF Christ church
parish was held Monday afternoon, and j.
NJ. Houghton and W. H. Jacobs were
elected vestrymen.
Easter services were held in Christ
church by Rev. Mr.. Brown, the church
being fragrant with Easter lilies and potted
plants handsomely arranged about the
chancel.
Joseph Houghton has been housed for
the past week from the effects of a fall
from a ladder in his barn which put his
thumb out of joint, and otherwise bruised
and shook him up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30

There is no reason why children should be al
loved 10 suffer from loathsOme scrOful Gus sores
and glandular swellings when such pies SAINT
effective and economical medicine as Ayers
Sarsaparilla may be procured of the nearest
druggist BE sure and get Ayers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-30

L. NJ. Corser is finishing off his store
shed into barn.
The Mortified students are spending
their vacation at home.
John Lawrence has been the guest of
Eugene Pierce this week
Miss Rena and Ralph Houghton are eX-
pected from Warsaw soon.
One of our young men has begun active
operations as real estate agent.
MI Ward says: zone dollar registers
your dog this week, two dollars next
\ number of our young people enjoyed
a sugar eat with +. \. Burditt Wednesday
night
Some very beautiful and interesting mu-
steal events are expected to take place be-
fore long.
Robert Shelley left Wednesday for Al
bany, where he will take a course Of study
in the Albany business college.
There will be a social dance il the town
hall tonight. Ayers orchestra will be in
attendance This will probably be the
last dance of the series and a full attend
ance is desired.
The Unversalist society will give sup
L
to O'Clock, after which a musical and lit
erary program will be performed and
general social time enjoyed.
MI and Mrs. a. A. Langley have re-
turned from their wedding trip. Mr..
Langley will return to Montana during the
first of April, while Mrs. Langley will re-
main here during the summer.
Quite number OF removals are expect
ed soon. 1t is reported that Chas. Stowell
has bought and will move into the Hough-
ton house. Mr.. Wing will move into the
house vacated by Fred Harris, who will
livein William Houghton' S late residence.
Mr. Heenan will occupy the tenement va
Gated by Mr. Stowel. Geo, Corser has
moved on to his fathers farm. A. M.
Corser will live in the store tenement.
The Sons of Temperance will hereafter
hold their meetings Monday evenings in
stead of Tuesdays. At their last meeting
the following officers were elected and in
stalled for the ensuing quarter; Mrs. c. B.
Willard, w. p; Miss Anna Blanchard,
W. A; Mrs. A. NJ. Corser, Il. s.; Miss
Laura Sleeper, A. Il. s.. a. NJ. Corser, F.
s.: Will Hannum, treasurer; Miss Ellen
NJ. Walkup, chaplain; c. b. Willard, con-
ductor; Miss Hattie Derry, A, C.. Percy
Warwick, /. S; Joseph Sleeper, O. 5.
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Dandrun is due 10 an enfeehled state Of the
skin. Halls Hair Remover quickt ms the nutri-
tive functions of the skin healing and preventin
the formation of dandruff
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GUILFORD.

The Easter Service at Christ Church.
An Easter service was held in Christ
church at 2:1j Sunday afternoon. The
chancel and the holy table were decorated
with cut flowers, and an oak cross and
aims basin, the gift of an unknown friend
of the parish, were used for the first time.
The rain doubtless prevented the presence
of many who would have otherwise been at
the service. The usual evening prayer
was said, with the Easter anthem and
psalms, and a sermon preached by Rev. \.
D. Brown, from the text "For as yet they
knew not the Scripture that he must rise
again from the dead" The speaker no
ticed first the unexpected character of the
resurrection and the change wrought in
the disciples when they were assured of it,
The lesson was drawn that a like change
should be wrought in us; that believing
the resurrection is one thing, while believ-
ing in it is an entirely different one; and
that it is belief of this latter sort which is
10 make men 'dead unto sin but alive I'M
to Cod here and now in this present life
The herald., 1894-11-22
BuENA PARK.

Personal Mention aud Notes Of Prog
ress.
BUrNA PARK. Nov. 2l.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Alderman OF Goshen, Ind.. is Q guest OF
Mrs. r. W. W hitaker.
Mrs. Webb aud Miss Ward, of Los
Angeles, have been visiting at Mrs. H.
9. Archibald's during the week.
Miss Eva Archibald is making an ex-
tended visit in Los Angeles.
Miss Cora Champliug. who has been
visiting her sister, Mre. j. H. Whitaker,
returned to her home in Chicago Tues .
day, leaving behind her many warm
friends. She was accom- panied by Mrs.
Dslia Andrews. who goes to her homo
in Lewlstou, Me.
Frank Whitaker Ia in Pasadena.
D. j. Young and &. G. Archibald are
having artesian wells bored.
Mr.. Emery has nearly completed his
cottage residence on Coyote II eigh
The spirit OF the old Coyote house must
have visited the architect, as the style
ie very similar.
Rev. George Willott now occupies the
pulpit at the Congregational church
preaching in the afternoon and at Whit
tier In the morning.
The Y. P. s. G. Il. gave q very enjoy
able social at the home OF D. J. Young,
Friday evening. The charades, which
were exceptionally good, were under the
direction OF Miss Jennie Johnson. Miss
Maybelle gave some fine piano music.
The herald., 1894-11-22
DOC NoRToN's CLAIM.

Hs Made Trouble for Mansgsr Benson
Laot Night.
Manager Benson. OF the Grand opera
house, left for the east last evening.
just upon the evs OF his departure he
had trouble over . transaction with .
young fellow known as Doc Norton. who
claims that Benson owes him $500.
Norton got out warrant for Benson's
arrest, charging him with attempting to
leave the state to defrGud his creditors.
At tile depot Mr.. Benson put up 5000
cash to Deputy Sheriff Mcclure. who
served tho warrant, and he was allowed
to proceed on his way rejoicing.
The debt which Norton claims Is
owed him is on account of the TRANSACT
ton when Il. B. Richards became Q
partner of Benson's in the Grand opera
house management. Norton claims
that Benson promised to give him 5000
II he found him q partner.
AZ the Grand opera house last night
Assistant Manager Stoner stated that
Mr.. Benson's trip east was in connection
with coming attractions for the house,
and laughed at tho assertions that
Benson had any intention Of defrsuding
auybody. Mr. Benson 10 known to have
large property intere ,ts both in Oakland
and this city, and has the reputation of
paying on the nail.