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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
Unitarian Church.

At the Unitarian church Mr.. Leavitt introduced
his sermon by an impressive reading of those
passages from Isaiah which foreshadow the COM
ing of the Messiah and form the text of Handel's
great oratorio. With the words, Unto us a
child is born" as his central thought Mr.. Leavitt
spoke ON the mission of Christ and its meaning
10 each individual soul into which this divine
child is born, even the Christ life first truly
begins in the family when little child is born
there.
A Sunday school exercise followed the regular
service, in which carols were sung and there were
recitations showing what the Christ and his lofty
character have meant to some of the greatest
minds of our time. The mite boxes, in which the
children put their weekly offerings for the Chill
dren's Mission In Boston. were opened, this pleas
ant and eXpectant event being preceded by an
account. read by Mrs. Leavitt, of the way in
which Christmas is made a happy day for the lit
tie waits which are gathered in that snug harbor
OF refuge.
The annual festival for the Sunday school was
held at Wells hall Christmas eve. There was a
bountiful supper for the children, followed by a
tree from which particularly appropriate gifts
were presented TO the children BY Santa Claus
John Ryder filling the role to perfection. Carol.
and games made the remainder of the even ine
enjoyable, and the whole entertainment was
voted the best OF many successes. A pleasant
feature OF the gift making was the presentation
OF souvenir spoons TO Leonora Richardson anC
Edith Brasor for the best attendance at Sunday
school during the year, the presents being giveI
by Rev. Mr., Leavitt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
The M.thodIst Church.

Mr. Hough at the Methodist church spoke on
the Birth Of Christ" saying that only God
would undertake to change the face Of the world
and usher in the universal reign of love and peace
by the birth OF child. II matters little whether
we come to the homage of Christ through the
slow way OF the intellect or the swift way Of the
heart. Both heart and mind blend 10 the act Of
reverence; either method alone is incomplete
The first result of Christ's influence is self sacri-
flee. The giver produces the giving spirit The
second result is a practical blending OF the new
life with the old work Unless Christianity sends
larger, purer, more intelligent men and women
10 the work Of every day life il has failed IN it's
purpose. We must use the voice of the angel
and the silent shining of the star teaching, and
the unanswerable argument Of blameless life
in work
The musical numbers were "Postlude" by De
Mont as a voluntary, and Peace on earth by
II. A. Lewis, and Angels chorus" well rendered
by the choir
The Christmas exercises and trees on Wednes-
day evening in the audience room called out a
large attendance. The program included an or
gan voluntary by Miss Matthews, rectations by
Sarah Dimes. frankie Walen and Delos Liver.
more song by Bertha Kimball, followed by rec
itations by Arthur Crouch and Nina Dunton, the
last being the gem of the evening. Songs by a
quartet Of girls and by mixed quartet COM
pleted the exercises, except for the unloading of
the trees and the distribution of gifts. There
were many sharp hits and jokes among the gifts
for the young people creating much merriment
and the children were generously remembered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
THE GUARDSMEN.

Extensive repairs are being made upon
Compony rs room at the armory
Invitations have been received to the
New Years ball of Company X at Ben
nington.
Private Cearles II. Davis has been APP
pointed corporal, succeeding CorporaI,
f. II. Hotchkiss, removed from town.
The examination of privates for pro-
motion to corporal will be held Monday,
and the examination of corporals for the
sergeancy takes place Friday.
Company d of Claremont, N. H., had
a smoke talk Monday night. Capt. Tim
son acted as POSTMASTER and one of the
papers was by First Lieut.. Walker on the
growth of the national guard. Both of
these officers were formerly in the ranks of
Company |.
Sergeant Fred T. Hopkinson has resigned
and will return to the ranks, this being the
second time that he has taken this action
during his II years service. The COM
pany loses one of its most efficient non
commissioned officers, and the members
regret that his business duties will not
permit him to retain the sergeancy.
The marksmen of Company are max
ing fine showing. Privates Cobb, French,
Knights and Hopkinson are now sure of
gold medals, while silver ones will GO to
Sergeants Putnam, Cressy, Curtain, Cor
porals Miner and Davis and Private Mich
OILS. Sergeant Field, and Privates Brown
Holmes and McRea have secured bronze
medals. The shooting for the medals end:
Jan. /.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OBSERVANCE.

Christmas-day was duly observed by the
order of Knights Templar throughout the
United States, the different Communicates
assembling in their respective asylums and
at precisely II o'clock noon Eastern stan
dard time), the following toast was drunk
to Sir Warren LaRue Thomas, of Ken
lucky, Grand Master OF the Grand En-
campment Knights Templar of the United
Sta,es:-
ITO our Most Eminent Grand Master, W. La
Rue Thomas"
Your duty to command our duty to obey
May Christ, our Heavenly Master, bless and point
And the following response by the Grand
MASTER
ITO the noble tratres OF a noble order
To command with love, To obey with love,
VIII meet the approval Of Christ above
Some 30 of the members of Beauseant
commandery No. I, X. T., of this place as
sembled in the parlors adjacent 20 their
asylum under the command of Sir Isaac
d. Bailey, generalssimo Of the command
cry, and at II o'clock the foregoing senti-
ments were given and received. Also
| Christmas greetings were sent TO K. +. ST.
las w. Cummings, Grand Commander OF
the Grand Commandery of Vermont, with
| the continued wishes of the Sir knights
| for his future prosperity and happiness
Next, the knightly greetings of the com
mandery were sent to Sir Dan p. Webster
Eminent Commander, who was detainel
at home by an attack of rheumatism
Also to Past Eminent Commander, Sill
Levi X. Fuller, who has the deep sympa
thy of the Sir Knights by reason of hi
long and distressing illness. After thes,
greetings and messages of sympathy wer,
sent, selections from the Old and New Tes
lament Scriptures were read by the Pre-
late, Sir Kittredge Haskins, and were fol
lowed with appropriate remarks. Pas
Commander Sir William II. Vinton, Sen
ior Warden, Sir Herbert +. Taylor, Sir
Gray Estey and others, also made remark
fitting the day and occasion.
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st. MicheeI's Episcopal Church.

The great festival Of the Nativity, commonly
called Christmas day, was observed in st. Mi
chaels church by a service Of morning prayer,
the administration of the holy communion and a
sermon. The church was appropriately deco.
rated with evergreen. and the musical port ion Of
the service finely and effectively rendered by the
choir master and Mrs. Sherwin. organist The
Christmas sermon of the rector was from list
John ", Q. God sent his only begotten son into
the world that we might live through him." The
theme was the doctrine Of Differentiation Of the
Son or God, the necessity of holding fast to the
principle II the catholic and the apostolic faith
OF sacTamental union with Christ as the source
and origin Of all spiritual life The congregation
was larger than usual on this occasion and the
number Of communicates greater also. The an
nual parish festival and Christmas tree for the
children was held in Red Mems hall Thurs.
day evening at O'Clock, with gifts, games, re-
freshments and season Of enjoyment for the
older as well as the younger folk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

To RENT A barn with five stalls. Call at J. NJ
joys, 81 Elliot street.
To RENT.-Six rooms in the Devens block. Two
are large front rooms. Enquire of T. Harmon.
= Beautiful pictures ready framed and Tabers
medallions at Clapp & Joness.
Souvenir paper weights, Brattleboro scenery
and prima donnas. Clapp & Jones.
Diaries and Almanacs at Clapp & Jones's.
Elegant display of Art Calendars. Fine books
and booklets at Clapp 6 Jones's.
Buy your tea and coffee of Jacobs Tea COM
pany. Opposite Grange store.
Have.your pictures framed at Clapp Jones's
To RENT-The acknowledgements on.Green
street Enquire of C. L. Stickney. aE92ss-l /
ESwiss. Cheese at Hopknson' s. - ss---"-11s
For SALE Onei.writingl desk: and three store
tables. S, W. EDGETT.
Have you tried Hopkinson's Teas and Coffees'
They are guaranteed to suit.
Now is a good time to have your picture framed
Tasteful work and moderate prices at Capp &
Jones's
Fine watch and clock repairing; prices are
moderate. c. w. SAWYER, 30 Main st.
Popular sheet music and books Strings for all
Instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Joness.
Electric gas lighting, electric bell and private
telephone work. Prompt attention given re-
pairing VAUGHAN.& SARGENT
TENEMENT TO RENT. Enquire of f. b. Barrows
1 will furnish a limited number of customers
with fresh new milk, also separator cream, at rea
sonable prices. o. l.. MINER.
To Rent. Two good tenements at redeced
prices n. H. WHITE, 30 High street.
The object of the manufacturers of Dobbins
Electric Soap has been for - years to make th.
soap Of such superior quality that it will give
universal satisfaction. Have they succeeded
ASK your grocer for it, Take no othes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

The Epworth League will hold roll call meet
ing Sunday evening at O'Clock at which letters
win be read from absent members.
The Sons Of Veterans and Ladies' Aid society
viii have joint installation of officers at Grand
Army hall next Friday night Jan 8.
The ladies' circle of the Universalist church
will hold meeting and supper in the church par
lors next Tuesday afternoon, preceding the annu-
al pew rental
The next meeting of the Alliance will be held
at Mrs. o. j. Pratt's High street, Thursday even
ing, January 9, at 1880. All members of the AL
lance are cordially invited to be present.
Sedgwick Relief Corps at their meeting las t
evening voted to extend to the ladies of Brattle-
boro vote of thanks for their generous contribu.
and TO all who in any way assisted them.
The Ever Faithful circle of Kings Daughters
will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Con-
gTegational chapel next Sunday at 5 O'Clock The
subject will be Opportunities for 1895" AS this
IS the last meeting OF the year full attendance
Is desired
Services in st. Michael's church on the Sunday
1880 A. NJ, morning prayer and sermon; LAS A.
NJ, Sunday school; P. NJ, evening prayer and
sermon. The music of Christmas day will be
repeated Sunday,
Rev L. D. Temple win begin next Sunday even
ing, at the Baptist church, series of New Year
sermons, with these subjects and dates: Dec. 90,
Goodbye, Old Year; jan. 5, A right start: Jan.
~, The nick Of time; Jan. 10, Climbing up; Jan.
20, A look ahead
The Baptist Christian Endeavor society will
hold watch meeting on Tuesday evening IL
being the night for the regular conservation
meeting, that service will occupy part of the
evening. The monthly symposium In connection
with the Christian culture course will also be
given.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

ing number by the orchestra 1.-THE Heavens are
telling cornet solo by Mr.. Morse solos nv
Messrs Brasor and Stearns ard a reading by Miss
Haskns were among the especially pleasing mum
bers. Songs and Rotations 10y members of the
school were rendered acceptaby and the service
closed With brief address by the pastor. The
program was arranged by Mrs. II. r. Brown and
Misses Haskns and Hescock
The annual supper was served TO fully 300;mem-
bers Of the school Tuesday evening. After the
supper which was much enjoyed, there were rec
itations and songs by the children and a reading
by Mrs. H. X. Brown Special mention should be
made Of little Miss Ruth Brown, VINO received an
enthusiastic encore at the close Of her delightfully."-
rendered selection
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
THE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION.
The Co. operative Plan of the Estey Organ
Company's workmen WIN Be ContIn-

The Co. operative Plan OF the Eatey Organ
Company's workmen WIN Be ContIn-
ued.
The annual meeting of the Estey Organ
company Benefit association was held on
the first floor of shop No 6, yesterday after
noon, G.. A. Hines. the chairman of the
executive committee, presiding. Mr..
Hines read the report of the committee,
which was accepted. 1t was voted that
the association continue another year and
that the old board serve as the executive
committee. IL consists of G.. A. Hines,
j. W. Knight and p. f. Connors. The
constitution was amended so as to provide
for a clerk and II. F. c. Toedt was elected
TO that office. The chairman read the let
ter from the Estey Organ company which
is given below. A vote of thanks was
passed to the Estey Organ company for
their liberality in contributing 20 per cent
of the membership fees.
Dee 90. 1895.
To the Employees OF the Estey Organ Co Wehave
read with interest the annual report of the Estey
Organ company benefit association, through It's
committee, and we regret to see that the mem
bershp is not sutlciensas yet, to pay the running
expenses In 1898 called your attention TO the
benefits to be derived from this association, and
strongly urge that every employe should become
a member. IL was also stated at that time that,
men. membership in this association would be
| compulsory. For some reason this last rule has
| not been fully carried out, aud we wish now 70
renew the statement, and to repeat with stu more
| urgency the recommendation to every employe
| to avail himself Of the possible benefits to be de
| rived from membership IN this association. Some
| cases OF hardship have already arisen from
| failure to comply with the recommendations pre-
| viously made and We can but feel that prudence
| on the part Of every one should dictate complt
| auce with the above suggestions, as none ART
! exempt from the possibility Of accidents.
! We have no doubt that at least portion OF
| those who bavo not joined the association fee
they do not need its benefit, but they are Just the
ones who ought to join that they may con
| tribute to this little extent for the benefit d
| those who are not as well able, financially, L
bear the loss.
ESTEN ORGAN co.
JrLIUs J. EsTEY, Pres.
The annual report showed the whole
number of members to be 2j6. The mum
Der of accidents 81, accidents to non-mem
bers 10, accidents for which no claims wer,
made :, accidents for which claims wer
presented and paid 10, the amount whicl
the benefciarles received being S2SS.5O
The association now has a balance of $3.50.
80 on hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
The UnIversnIIst Churrh.

The theme Of Mr.. Maxwell's sermon at the Uni.
versalist church was THE real incarnation !" The
incarnation of God in man is progressive. Il
stands for character. God worked through Christ
the only perfect man that ever lived, the pattern
and example for all ages. In the same way God
is reincarnating himself in the world today by
working through men and bringing them nearer
acter is the result Of this real incarnation of God
The musical program at this service included a
Brasor and SteaTns and a solo Nazareth" by
Gounod sung by Mr., Brasor. White and green
were used effectively in the Christmas decora
tions.
A Christmas concert was given in the evening
by the Sunday school assisted by the orchestra.
The church was crowded by an aud Hence which
lures Of the well arranged program. The open.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
THE FRATERNITIEs.
odd Fellow Elections.

Oasis encampment chose these officers
at the annual meeting last Thursday even
ing: John Dugan, c. p; H. S. Goode-
nough, S. W.; H. j. Joy, II. p; F. T.
Hopkinson, scribe; d. W. Tenney, finan-
cial scribe; D. McGillivray, treasurer; E.
r. Thayer, j. w.
The officers elected by the Rebekah
lodge Tuesday evening we're: Noble grand,
Mrs. Alice Landry; vice grand, Miss Lou
Use Coates; recording secretary, Mrs. Helen
Newman; financial secretary, Mrs. Ida
Gibson; treasurer, Mrs. Ida Spear; trustees,
Mrs. c. F. Reed, Mrs. Marcia Harvey, Mrs.
Eta Coombs. Friendship circle meets
this afternoon for business of the annual
meeting, including election of officers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
WITH THE sPoRTsMRN

George Wilson bagged fox Wednesday,
making his tenth for this season.
w. II. Roleau, Frank Hildreth, Frank
Streeter and Arthur Horton bagged hand
some lot of gray squirrels Christmas day.
Z. II. Holden of the Retreat force Sc
cured three coons Monday night and three
more Wednesday night with the assistance
of G. w. Pierce's dog.
One of the handsomest strings of pick
erel taken from Sunset Lake recently were
caught one day this week by d. NJ. Stock
we'll and Mr.. Winchester, the latter OF
Holyoke. They secured "a fish, 10 OF
which weighed one pound each, the total
catch being over 20 pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

house by Mr.. Crosby who has a fine
looking building. Near this is the new
car house. Across the street Mrs. Augusta
Fox has added a story to her house and
put on piazzas. In the western part of
the town George Barrett has erected a
dwelling. Among the Improvements noted
are those of j. p. Sargent,L. e. Bond, Lewis
Lucia, Miss Elizabeth White and many
hers who have made additions TO their
dwellings. Three more houses are in the
course of erection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
Golden Cross OFFICERS.

These officers of the Brattleboro Com
mandery of the United Order of the Gold
en- Cross were chosen at the meeting Mon
day night: Noble commander, Mrs. NJ. F.
Currier; vice noble commander, Mrs. Alb
bic Moran; worthy prelate, Mrs. Helen
Wyatt; keeper of records, A. l. Williams :;
financial keeper Of records, Mrs. Hattie R.
Mcclure; treasurer, j. A. Stafford; worthy
herald, d. J. Moran; warden of the inner
gate, Mrs. NJ. L. Hubbard; warden of the
outer gate, C. f. Currier; past noble COM
mander, Mrs. Chloe Stafford; auditors, H.
p. Hunter, H. NJ. Pike, Mrs. w. c. Horton.
After the business meeting a social time
was enjoyed and refreshments were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
At the centrerllIe school.

The schools at Centreville gave pleasant en-
tertainment Monday evening at the schoolhouse,
After pre- gram of recitations. dialogues etc,
Ia NJ IS Adamss room, the children retired to
which piled back and forth on the Crystal lake '
The older people remained in the other room and
exhibited their knowledge of natural history and
Stafford was prize winner. Miss Bruce's school
was treated Tuesday to a trolley ride in a special
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
The swedi.h Lutheran Church.

The members Of the Swedish Lutheran church
attended the "Juota' on Christmas morning,
which was conducted by Rev Oscar Olson OF
Brooklyn in accordance with the ritual of the
Lutheran church. The church was brilliantly
lighted with candles. and evergreens were used in
the decorations
Christmas evening was the occasion of a merry
gathering at which, beside the Christmas tree
with all that includes, there was music by the
choir, carols and rectations by the Young folk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
The sredlsh Evnnge1IcnI Chnrch.

gelical church included early morning service
on Wednesday. social was held Thursday
evening. Supper was served. after which tree,
quickly and mery The church was decorated
with Christmas greens
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
The annual meeting of Wantastiquet
lodge will be held next Monday evening

The annual meeting of Wantastiquet
lodge will be held next Monday evening.
A special meeting of Fort Drummer
chapter will be held this evening to work
the Royal Arch degree.
The Red Men will work the adoption de-
gree and elect officers at the meeting this
evening. A New Year dance will be held
in the wigwam next Tuesday evening, be-
ing one of the regular series of assemblies.
The annual convocation of the lodges of
the Sth Masonic district will be held at
Bellows Falls Jan. 10. NJ. W. Grand
Master X. Haskins, w. Grand Lecturer
Charles R. Montague and other grand Off
GERS will be present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

What's the use asking man where he got that
eoughS He cant tell you. And what's the diff
ference anyway Tell him to go and buy bottle
of Adamsons Botanic Cough Balsam and use it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

If sick headache is misery, what are Carters
Little Liver Pills If they will positively cure iti
People who have used them speak frankly OF
their worth They are small and easy to take.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

The Equitable Life paid policy holders in the
month of November. through the Agency of
W. H. s. Whitcomb, Burlington, Vt. the sum Of
So, 779a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

My mother uses Hoods sarsaparllla and It re-
leves her headaches" Mrs. Charles Cheney,
Barton, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

licensed AuctiOneer.
G. p. Miller, office with A. +. Miller, Elliot
street Brattleboro.
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meteorological Record.
wEKK ENDING THURSDAY EVENING, Dec 70, 1898
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AZ West RrattIeboro

The most noticeable change is the NOV
ing and reconstructing of the old Vermont
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-04-23
LYNOHERs FOOLED.
A Screwd Maryland Sheriff Saves a
Mtscreans,s Neck,

BALTIMORE. April %. 1S95--An at
tempt was made at Frederick, Md, last
night. to lynch the negro who attempted
a f~elonious assault on Mrs. Thomas
Butts while she was returning home from
from church last Sunday. The mob was
foiled by Sheriff Zimmerman who had
removed Winterchief to a place of safety
early in the evening. The wisdom of
the move was proved about midnight
when an organized mob of rs men gath
cred in the vicinity of the jail prepared
to take the negro out and hang him.
In addition to the rs men. there was
another band of 40 to serve as sentinels.
The rumor that Winterchief had been
removed reached the mob and the leader
was sent ahead to learn il it was true.
enter the Jail and Inspect the cells, all
prisoners walking in the Corridors. The
leader of the lynchers became thorough
" satisfied thai the bird had flown. and
went back to dispense his mob. He stated
that they had come fully determined to
hang the prisoner n would have AXE
desperate measures to accomplish their
IN order to promptly dispose of the
against WintercEief, the Grand Jury
has been ordered to owen tomorrow.
The prisoner will have to be produced
then but as soon as he Is sentenced,which
will probably be within an hour of his
appearance. he will be hurried away to
the p~enftentiary.