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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
An Unusual Criminal Record.
A Defaulter at Council Bluffs Attempts
Double Murder and Then Kills Him.

A Defaulter at Council Bluffs Attempts
self
John Huntington, remittance clerk in
the Citizens state bank of Council Bluffs,
Ia, Sunday shot and wounded f. N. Hay
den of Chicago and A. Cromwell of Mime
apolis, respectively superintendent and in
spector of the Fidelity and Casualty COM
pany of New York city. There was a
shortage of $500 in the banks accounts
and an investigation was being made by
the representatives of the Fidelity and
Casualty company, that concern being on
the bonds of all the employees of the bank
The shooting took place in the private Of
flee of the bank Cromwell was shot
through the neck, in the arm and the feshy
part of the back, and Hayden through the
neck. Both will recover. AS soon as
they escaped through the door Huntington
shot himself through the head. He never
Tegained consciousness and died where he
fell.
A Stoneham, Mass, Man Stabbed to
Death by His Son-in-Iaw.
Michael Day, go, was murdered at Stone
ham, Mass, Saturday night by his son-in-
law, Patrick Kane, and the latters brother,
Thomas Kane. Patrick Kane has been a
shiftless fellow, who depended upon his
wife for support. He had an alteration
with his father-in-law three weeks ago and
was anxious for revenge. Day was unhar-
Messing a horse when he was knocked
down with lantern, and while one of his
assailants held him the other cut his throat
with a jack knife and also stabbed him in
the heart. Patrick Kane's wife, Michael
Day, jr. and another man witnessed the
murder. The Kanes are under arrest.
Shot by His Daughters ParamOur.
Lewis Klos, 30, deaf mute farmer, was
killed Friday at his home at Oppenheim,
n. Y, by Chas. Halling, 26. Halling was
enraged because he had been ordered not
to visit Klos's daughter. He knocked
Klos down with club and then cut his
head open with an axe. Halling was ar
rested and locked up in the jamestown
Jail.
Slain by Horse Thieves.
Byron G. Coburn, was murdered in his
barn at Gorham, Me-, few nights ago,
presumably by horse thieves, who were
trying to steal valuable trotting horse.
Coburn's head was beaten and hewn by an
AK. James Lewis, South American, and
Joseph A. Coleman of South Boston, were
arrested for the murder of Mr.. Coburn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
For
Christmas.

We would like to show you our
line of CHRISTMAS GOODS.
We hayn't INDUCED in the most ex-
Pensive luXuries this year, but if you
want some useful and attractive
articles for Christmas at very reason
able prices, come in and see us---or
rather our goods.
Perhaps you remember the line of
Christmas things we had last year,
and how surprised you were at the
prices we made on them. Well, we
can do even better than that on some
OF our things now, and we really
think it will pay you to come and
see us before Christmas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
Slain by Horse Thieves.
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
Dr. williams of Greenfield Dead with
the Gas Turned on.

DR.. Frank w. Williams, 3S, was found
dead in his room with the gas turned on at
Greenfield Tuesday morning. He was one
of the most popular and successful young
professional men of Franklin county. He
was prominent in the Masonic fraternity
and for two years was president of the
Connecticut Valley Medical society. He
was born in Petersham, graduated from
the Pennsylvania Dental college, practced
a short time in Amherst and in 1878 opened
an office in Greenfield, where he built up a
large practice. He was stricken with pa
ralysis year ago, and although he had
been able to get out for several months he
could do no work and it is very probable
that his condition affected his mind. His
father, a merchant in Amherst, died two
years ago. DR.. Williams lived with his
mother in Greenfield and his sister, Mrs.
Stella Packard of Chicago, had assisted the
mother in caring for him several months.
BurgIarIes at BernardstOn.
Three burglaries were committed Friday
night in Bernardston, at the depot, post
Office and G.. r. Paige's store. From the
depot and post-office but little or nothing
was taken and only few dollars worth
of goods from the store. 1t is thought
that the thieves were frightened away, as
tools were left. Whether the job was by
experts or novices is not easy to decide.
Memorial Hall at COlrain.
The Memorial hall at Colrain, which the
Woman's Relief corps of that town are
building will be completed next spring at &
cost of $4,000. The building faces the
principal street of the town and is Y fee
! long and SO feet wide. The basement il
built of brick and stone, and the two uppel
| stories of wood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21

English SPAWN Liniment removes all hard, soft
or caloused Jumps and bemishes from horses,
blood spavins, curbs, splnts. sweeney, ring bone,
Save $50 by the use of one bottle. Warranted
the most wonderful blemish cure ever known.
Sold by Geo. +. Greene, Druggist, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
At Anglers Shop

VOU will find nice sleighs at almost cost price,
L and handsome ones too. Robes and blank,
els are also very low. We are doing good deaI
oil painting nowadays, and in way that ple1ses
Iolks. Have for sale heavy double runner sleu,
nj for two horse team. Other things that you
may like when you want your horse shod; ~ C "a
! ana look our shop through. ANGlEho OAi'
IMAGE SHOP Flat Street, Bratteboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21

It is often a mystery how a cold has been
caught" The fact is, however, that when the
blood is poor and the system depressed, one be-
comes peculiarly liable to diseases. When the
appetite or strength fails, Ayers Sarsaparla
should be taken without delay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
Sheriff Sale.
BRATTLEBORO
Rooms

SOFAS, Lounges. Easy and Patent Rocking
- Chairs upholstered and repaired. HAIR mat
Tesses Pillows, etc, made to order ana reno
yated Goods bought and sold on commission
y b, KIRWAN, over steam laundry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
Aegal Notices.
CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, S
C,rArE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. SIS.

y The PROBATE Court for said DISTRICT.
To all persons interested in the estate of MAR
TIN AKELY, late of Guilford, in said District,
deceased, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will de
eide upon the allowance of the account of Aus
tin NJ Akely, Executor of the last will of said de-
ceased, and decree distribution thereof to the
persons entitled, at the session thereof to be held
at the Probate Office in Brattleboro, on the last
Saturday of December, A. d. 1894, when and
where you may be heard in the premises, if you
see cause. 40 +. w. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

Y ESTATE OF ERASIUS T, CORSER-
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Marlboro, commissioners, to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Erastus 7. Corser. late of
Dummerston, in said district, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby give no
tce that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said at the dwelling house of said deceased the
twelfth day of January and the fifteenth day of
May next, from O'Clock p. Nj. until O'Clock
p. NJ. on each of said days, and that six months
from the 22d day of November, A. ID. 1894. is the
time limited by said court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination and al
lowance.
Dated at Dummerston, this 18th day of Deem
Der, 1894
Adm +. MILLER, Commissioners
81 GEO. T. APLIN, NO''iii'iss'oieis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21

Carriers Little Liver Pills what relief they have
given when taken for dyspepsia dizziness, pain
IN the side constipation, and disordered stomach.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21

Backache is almost Immediately relieved by
wearing one of Carriers Smart Weed and Bella
donna Backache Pasters. Try one and be free
from pain. Price % cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
OVerpOWering

:, tbe remedy and overwhelming
I, the proof given in favor of
DlNNs Sarsaparilla. The CURES
rs quote are not only marvellous
4, themselves, but they are related
by your own neighbors people
Fring lust where their stories are
n5Iishcd. 1t is justly named
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
DEATH OF MRS. M. M. HINES.
Personal, Social, and Other Scotland Neck
Notes of Interest.

SCOTLAND NECK, N. c., December
11.-(Special)-Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hines, mother
OF Mrs. r. b. Haskitt, of this place died
a few days ago at Goose Nest aged n
years Mr.. Haskitt has returned. but Mrs.
Haskitt has not.
Messrs. Condrey e. Watson, who have
been engaged in the livery business here
for some time. have sold out their bust
ness to Messrs. j. l.. Scott and G.. IA.
Johnson. Mr.. Johnson will manage the
business Of the new firm.
A number Of the young people of the
town will soon organize to render at
Christmas the beautiful cantata, "St.
Nicholass Visit to the Sunday School"
1t will be managed by Rev. II. T. Vaun,
pastor Of the Baptist church.
Mr.. W. a. Dunn has gone to Clinton
this week on business with the Clinton
bank, for which he was appointed re-
ceiver some two years and a half ago.
Mr.. +. Il. Alsbrook returned TO Norfolk
to-day. after spending two days with his
parents here. since his sisters burial.
Miss Mamie Scott. of Richmond. is here
visiting his uncle. Mr.. Bennett Allsbrook.
Mr. w. II. Powell, agent for the Scot
land Neck Cotton-Mills, was in town yes
terday.
Mr.. Joseph Edwards. Of Northampton
county. spent Sunday here with his
nephew. Mr.. j. -. Edwards.
Mr.. r.. II. Shaw went to Tarboro' yes
terday.
Rev. J. a. McKaeyhan goes to Enfield
to-day. where he will settle down to his
work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
OLD GRANNY" JEFFERSON DYING
Is 100 Years Old and Was Born on Thomas
Jefferson's Plantation.
New York HeraId.)

Minnie Jefferson. or Granny"
Jefferson. as she Is Familiarity called, Is
diving at her grandson, Charles Davis,
at No. 1i7 west Twenty-seventh street
Granny is said to be I09 years old. she
was born on the plantation owned by
Thomas jefferson, the third President on
the United States, at Shadwell, Albemarle
county. Va, on March 20. 1875. She was
healthy and active up to four years ago.
when she took to her bed. which she has
not left since
She was born slave. owned by the Jet-
ferson family and married Peter Jefer-
son, a young colored slave, who had taken
his name from the Presidents father. she
has had nine children. three of them
being alive. They are n. 65 and IS years
old, respectively. She has ffty-seVen
grandchildren, and twenty-six great
grandchildren. They are scattered al
over the United States. She is totally
blind. having been stricken four years
ago. Her husband died when n young
man and while still a member OF the
jefferson household.
Granny" jefferson has been exhibited
In different parts OF the country on seve-
raj occasions as the oldest colored woman
I'm the world. She lives with her daugh-
ter, who Is II years Old and her grandson,
who il 81. She is wonderfully well-pre-
served, her skin bleached almost white,
and her hair. wavy mass Of pure white,
is unusually thick and heavy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
virginia News Items.

Mr.. w. y. Cundlff. a prominent citizen
OF Lancaster. was paralyzed in his right
side on Monday. but waS somewhat pet
ter yesterday
The citizens OF Machodoc Wesimor eland
county. are very much exercised over a
case Of smallpox, which has made It's APP
pearance in their midst amongst the col
ored inhabitants.
Announcement has been made OF the
appointment Of Mr. Il. II. Nicholas as
superintendent OF the New York, Phiia-
deiphia. and Norfolk Railroad Company
10 take effect December nth.
Six saloonkeepers were arrested at
Newport News for selling whiskey on
sunday. and five "speak-easies" were
raided. True bills were returned by the
grand jury on Monday against all OF the
accused.
Miss Virginia Stuart Mosby, daughter
OF Colonel John S. Mosby. VIII be mar
rled this afternoon at Fairfax Court
house TO Mr.. Watson Coleman, private
secretary Of representative LATE Pence
OF Colorado.
Miss j. sybilla Sewell. OF West End,
Fairfax county, has sold ten acres OF
eround. Including buildings to the sisters
az the Holy Cross OF ST. Marys Academy
az ~ Joseph county, Ind. IL is said 10
ho the intention OF this organization 10
Establish a school there at some future
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
BISHOP RANDOLPH.
He WILL oFFlclATe IN TWO SACRED
CEREMONIES TOMORROW.
ing OF tho Gibson Memorial Win
dow-No Sale Yet.

PETERSBURG. VA. December H.
Grace Episcopal church. Bishop Ran
dolph viii ordain 10 Deacon's orders Mr..
Frank Ridout. the youthful brother OF
the rector OF the church, and at the
same time will unveil the beautiful me-
mortal window Just erected In memory
Of the late DIR. Churchill J. Gibson. for
over ifty years the beloved rector of the
church. This window. as has been
already stated IN this correspondence,
occupies or fills almost the entire portion
of the recess In rear of the altar, and
Is in full view Of the entire congregation.
The memorial has been erected by the
entire congregation. and fills the position
designed for 1t. and so designated before
the death OF DR.. Gibson. The memorial
represents the scene OF THE Ascension"
with appropriate inscriptions On either
side of the chancel are memorial win
dows erected by DR.. Gibson in memory
OF his two children-a daughter and a
son-who passed TO the other world be-
fore him.
When the memorial 10 the sainted min
lister is unveiled Bishop Randolph will
deliver an appropriate address.
AN APPROPRIATION.
At the regular meeting Of Eureka Lodge
Of Knights OF Pythias last night the
sum OF $25 was appropriated TO the Home
for the Sick.
The early hour Of the address TO be
delivered by Senator Daniel on Thursday
afternoon. before the Virginia Division
OF the Association OF the Army of North
ern Virginia. will prevent many members
of a. l.. Hill Camp from attending.
Hon. william K. Mckinney. the Demo-
cratic congressman-elect from this dis
trict. said to-day that he had not. as
yet. been served with a notice Of contest
by his late Republican opponent, Mr..
II. r. Thorp. but that he rather expected
such notice before the time expires in
which such notice must be served.
ANOTHER AMPUTATION.
1t is learned to-day that the condition
Of Mr. Samuel Leibert. who some weeks
ago met with an accident In Dinwiddle
county by which one of his legs was
badly fractured. which necessltatcd am
putation Of the member. is now such that
another amputatIon will be necessary.
1t is understood that a number of prI-
vate theatrcals for the benefit of the
Home for the Sick in this city will be
given during the approaching holidays.
under the auspices of Mr. J. william
Friend and other prominent amateurs.
OPEN TO ALL.
The sale of the Richmond. Petersburg
and Carolina railroad, for which an offer
q was lately made by a New York and
Philadelphia syndicate. has not yet been
accomplished. The road is now, or prob
ably soon VIII be, open to the bid OF
any syndicate. 1t undoubtedly offers the
shortest route to the South. and a route
through one of the richest regions OF
the South, and If quick time and short
distance are desirable in railroad, this
line Is extremely desirable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
THE RICHMOND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. DECEMBER IL. 1884,

son OF the scanty help they have rcceiseu
from the publio--and this. no ioubt. Is nc.
counted for In part by the "Iari-times
and the many demands upon our generous
and public-spirited citizens; but tftre are
doubtless large number who wou'u
esteem II a privilege to bccnme enroiieu
honorary life-members by contributing tne
small fee Of $40. or annual members, py
the payment Of 81; or. better stu. sloV'
towards an endowment fund.
There are churches IN the city tha'
are heavily taxed TO care FOR this I'M
fortunate class of sufferers. that corid DO
II better by placing them nnder The ten
der care OF the management OF the
Home for fncurables." and putting at
their disposal the amounts they have 10
give in that direction: or by establishing
and furnishing a room, thus sec' ring tne
needed and proper treatment ~ shiheh
surgeons and nurses.
1t Is devoutly hoped that all rnaritably-
disposed persons Will ally at once 70
the help of Miss Mary Greennow and her
worthy and self-sacrIficing co-laborers In
this. the noblest of all Christian UNDER
takings. GEORGE Il. BlDoooD'
Richmond, Va. December IL, 1881
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
ROCK ISLAND TRAIN HELD UP.
There Being No Express Money on Board
the Passengers Were Robbed.

KANSAS CITY, KAN. December H.
Two masked men held up north-bound
Rock Island train last night near Red
river bridge, on the frontier of the Indian
Territory. The outlaws climbed over the
tender into the engine, and compelled the
engineer to stop the train. and took the
engineer and fireman. and called 10 the
express-messenger TO open his door. winch
was DONE but as no money is carried
at night nothing was secured.
They then turned their attention TO
the passengers. going through the cars
and robblng the travellers of money and
yaluables At present the report Is that
about three hundred dollars was secured
together with several watches. The
messengers were awakened. and compelled
10 hand over their valuables. Several
shots were fired into the train. and two
shots fired at Conductor Ramon through
n door. Pullman-Conductor Brown was
struck by bullet. which lodged in his
leg.
There were three robbers. who were
masked, and, after accomplishing theii
work they left. going west.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12

reports have been falsc. Our community
was much ineonsed by this outrage, and
also that Henderson was allowed 10 re-
main forty-eight hours without molesta-
ton In the country, when he decamped
10 parts unknown. Every effort has been
made by the authorities 10 overtake the
villain.
note the continued stay OF Mr.. George
IT. Jonos and his Wife OF Richmond. at
DIR. II, Il. Shackelford's. OF Bowlesviile.
Va, his wife has been III, but at this
writing "a getting on well and sitting up
little.
The farmers have generally killed their
pork throughout the county. and the fall
plourhing has advanced wonderfully. The
weather, which has been of the lovelicst.
IL replaced by a downpour OF rain. caus-
ing muddy roads and cessation OF farm
ing operations
Mr.. Vaw'ter. OF the Miller School, and
Mr. George Perkins. OF Charlottesville.
visited Grace church Sunday school on
Sunday last. Roth gentlemen made pleas
Ing and wise remarks 20 the children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
KEPT THE WEDDING SECRET.
Julian Potter Married TO Miss Alice
BcrnIse Pixiey'
New York Herald.)


When Julian Potter. well-known club
and Wall-strcet man. on Monday an
nounced his marriage to Alice Bernlse
Plxley. sister OF the late actress. Annie
Pixley. the fashionable world received the
first intimation Of a ceremony which ante
dated its publicity by nearly three months.
A flavor of romantic interest attaches
to the wedding. owing to the fact that
they were married in the brides bed
chamber. and that Mr.. Potter Is mem
Der OF the Potter family, OF Westchester
county, which includes in its ranks Bishop
Henry &. Potter and James Brown Pot
ter.
Mr. Potter has known his bride since
boyhood, and the fact that he was
Protestant and she a Catholic proved no
obstacle TO the match, the Pixley family
agreeing that the Rev. DIR. George H.
Houghton. rector of the Little Church
Around the Corner" should perform the
ceremony. On the appointed day. Sep
TENDER 18th, Miss Pixley was suffering
from so violent cold that she was I'M
able TO leave her bed. SO the bridegroom
stood at the bedside and the bride was
propped up with pillows while Dr. Hough-
ton read the Episcopal marriage service
in the presence of Miss PiXley's immedi-
ate family.
II was six weeks before Mrs. Potter was
able to leave the house and then she
Joined her husband at the New Amster-
dam Hotel.
Mr. Potter IS popular in the financial
and social world. lie is a member OF
the KnickerbOcker. Players, Country
Meadow Brook, and Vaudeville clubs,
but his marriage was known but to a few
confidential friends.
Mrs. Potter while possessing acknow-
lodged histrionic talents, has been seen
upon the stage but infrequently. When
saw her mother at the Plxley home, No
q west Sixty-frst street, yesterday, she
said II was possible that her daughter
might star in some of the plays Annie
PiXley made famous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
FREDERICKSBURG MARRIAGES.
An Eagle Supposed to he Looking for Its
Dead Mate-A Sermon.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, December
u.-(Special) II. J.. jefferson and
Miss Alice Dyer and Mr.. Addison In
gram, Jr.. and Miss Mamie billiard, all
OF this city. were married last night. The
ceremony OF the former was performed
by Rev. DR.. II. s. Dunawav. and the
latter by Rev. G. w. Trawlck.
a large eagle, which is supposed to he
the companion Of the one killed by Mr.
Danson Saturday. and mentioned IN the
Dispatch Of Sunday. was seen yesterday
and to-day. lowering near the place
where the other was killed. II appeared
10 be much the largest OF the two.
Next Sunday at II O'Clock Rev. DIR. T.
s. Dunaway. pastor Of the Baptist church
here. Will preach his twenty-elghth an
niversary sermon as pastor Of that church.
With the sermon he will also give a re-
view both Of the church and city during
that period.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
NARROW ESCAPE OF TWO FAMILIES.
Aroused by n Neighbor In Time TO Leave "a
Burning Build;ng.

STAUNTON. VA, December u.-(Spe-
cial)-rwo families narrowly escaped a
horrible death by fire near Buffalo Gap
yesterday morning. In some unaccount-
able way about o'clock the residence
OF Christian Bear took fire. Soundly
sleeping inside were Mr. and Mrs Bear.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Miller and several
children a neighbor. Il. L. Crawford.
reused the occupants in time to save
human life. but the entire contents Of the
building were destroyed.
Sergeant Van Lear. OF Basic City, says
that Sam. Pannell. the man shot at Basic
city Saturday 10y Adam Glass, left yes
terday In a wagon for parts unknown
Mrs. George W. Long. aged 80. died near
the city to-day after a six-days' Illness
OF pneumonia, leaving n husband and sew
eral children. There has been an unusual
number Of deaths from pneumonia here
recently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-12
why He spoke Hsrshly.

RICHMOND. VA, December H. Io'f'
IN the Editor Of the Dispatch:
note In your report of the case OF MISS
pond va Mrs. Shea. In the Police Court
- Yesterday. published In the Dispa.en
~ This morning. that 1t not only wouia
ssem 10 indicate. but almost asserts. ina.
80 reoly 10 Mr. Ivey therein reierreo
80 was made for the sole reason ina, he
10. 10 rsserred 10 the action OF Mrs. shea
~ a,roclous. when. In fact, TINS was
10, the reason OF cause. az az,
10, NV reply TO him was provoked oy
pu' .'soraI attack of Mr.. fvey rpon my
M, w, client I'm which he said she LAD the
sa"y 80 liar. a thief. an itroclous cnar-
a aSte and helIish fend, besides o' ,es
ass,se,s alike abusive and 'oreisn 70 t"e
. 'p,o, a, issue. Very respectfully.
po"' :" p. ST. GEORGE BARi'h'p'