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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
WILMINGTON.

The numerous ice houses are being filled
with ice of a superior quality.
The annual meeting of Social lodge, No.
SO, F. d A. NJ, will occur on Wednesday,
Dec. %, at 2 o'clock p. NJ.
Extensive repairs and alterations are be-
ing made upon the mill belonging to the
Wilmington Grain d Lumber company.
The weather for the past week has been
delightful. No one need go south while
we have such pleasant months as Deem
Der has been thus far.
There will be Christmas gatherings at
the Congregational church on Tuesday
evening and at the Methodist church on
Wednesday evening A literary program
will be presented at each church, and the
trees will be burdened with presents for ALL
Mrs. G. NJ. Russell attended the funeral
of her brother, DR.. Merritt A. Bowen, at
Charlemont on Tuesday. DIR. Bowen was
the fifth child of the late Lorenzo and Beu-
lah Bowen of Readsboro. He graduated
from the University of Vermont and Bel
levue hospital, New York, and has practic-
ed medicine for nearly % years. He was
regarded as most skillful and successful
physician. He had an extensive practice
not only in Charlemont but in neighbor-
ing towns, North Adams, Shelburne Falls,
Greenfield and other places. The cause of
his death was appendicitis, as the result of
an injury sustained a short time ago. His
funeral was largely attended from the
Methodist church in Charlemont. Unity
lodge, No. 80, of Jacksonville, F. & A. M,
of which DR.. Bowen was member, attend
ed in body and rendered the services of
the order in an impressive manner. DR..
Bowen was respected and loved by all who
knew him and his sudden death causes
deep sorrow in many hearts. His age was
so years. He leaves four brothers, three
sisters, a wife and daughter to mourn his
loss The burial was in the village GENE
terry at Charlemont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

MAS sACHUsBTTs NOTES.
Death of DIR. Bowen OF Chnrlemon

"TN''V'H VI ut HEVF'V1H Ut VIII INIITU1HNs
DIR. Merritt A. Bowen died at his home
in Claremont Sunday. He had been i'll but
few days and an autopsy showed that the
cause of death was appendicitis. DIR. Bowen
went to Charlement about 10 years ago,
having practiced before that time at Pow
nal, Hoosick Falls, and Savoy. At Charlie
mont he had built up large practice. He
was son of the late Lorenzo Bowen of
Readsboro He was educated at Powers
institute, Bernardston. He is survived by
widow aud daughter, four brothers, Judge
Faxon L., and William E. Bowen of Reads
boro, Albert E. Bowen of Boulder, Col,
and Fred L. Bowen of Brooklyn, N. Y,
and three sisters, Mrs. Moses Wilson of
Bennington, Mrs. G. NJ. Russell of
Wilmington, w.t. and Mrs. S. W. Scott
of Troy, N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
VICINITY GLEANINGs.

Electric Railroad TO BE Extended to
Glastonbury and Possibly to strSttOn.
A dividend of II per cent has been de-
clared out of the earnings of the Woodford
Electric railroad. The directors have voted
to extend the road from Camp Comfort to
the forks in Glastonbury at an expense OF
$4,000. A building for summer resort
will be fitted up at the terminus. In the
extension the old roadbed of the Glasten.
bury railroad will be used. The length OF
the road will be nine miles The work OF
repairing bridges, etc, will be begun at
once. 1t is said that Boston capitalists
who have bought large tract of forest
land in Stratton for game preserve are
ready to extend the road to their property
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
WHITINGHAM.

There seems to be an epidemic OF colds
just at present.
Mrs. hurry Pierce is caring for her SIS
ter, Mrs. Bert Shippee.
Christmas exercises will be held at the
Baptist church Dec. 20. -,
Mrs. Rising will spend the holidays Win
her parents in Connecticut.
DIR. Scudder of Townshend has taken
rooms at Mrs. Simpsons with vie" 10
practicing here.
Mrs. Lydia Carpenter, who has been on
the sick list for a week or more, does NOT
improve and DR.. Ward has been called
this week.
We are glad to state that II. E. K Il OWL
ton has concluded to run store IN con
nection with the post-ofice and is now put
ting in a fresh stock of goods whlch are
arriving daily.
Alonzo Busby is now classed among Ihe
"grandpas' He accompanied his daugh-
Ger Flora to Connecticut the tirst OF tht
week, where she has gone to assist her sis
ter in caring for the boy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
wARDSRORO.

Rev. R. c. T. Mckenzie of Whining
ton preached two powerful sermons in the
Wardsboro Methodist church last Sunday
in exchange with Rev. G. H. Rogers.
On Christmas night there will be sup
per and entertainment in the grange hall,
Everybody is invited to be present. A
Christmas tree will be the chief attraction
of the evenings entertainment.
There will be a meeting of the woman
foreign missionary circle of the Wardsboro
Methodist church at the parsonage next
week Tuesday at 2;30 p. NJ. The mite
boxes are to be opened at this time and a
full attendance is desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
SOUTH WINDHAM.
d Lunge has moved to Stratton.

Fred Lunge has moved to Stratton.
Bert Priest has moved to Mt. Holly.
Florence Burbee is teaching in Towns
bend.
Alvin Goodell is teaching in the west
part of the town.
E. L. Burbee has sold his interest in the
mill to his father.
There is to be a Christmas tree at the
church Tuesday evening.
Mrs. j. NJ. Eastman and Richard have
been very ill, caused by painting the house.
WE. Corse has gone to Springfield to
Join his family. Mr.. Corse will learn the
machinst's trade.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Two Tons OF Molten Metal Overturned
in FLORENCE FOundrY.

The accidental turning over of huge
ladle holding two tons of molten iron
caused a severe accident at the Florence
foundry of the Norwood Engineering
company Saturday Four men were badly
injured by the flying red hot metal, while
others were slightly injured. The build
ing caught fire, but the flames were quick
ly eXtinguished, and the men were rescued.
John Driscoll William Flarrity and Will
liam Lappen were taken to the Dickinson
hospital. 1t is now thought that all the
men will recover although they were badly
burned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

teetly to impurities in the blood, and can
De cured by eliminating them with DR..
hrst thing it does is to put the whole diees-
i've system into perfect order. II stiInu-
lates the appetite, excites a copious secra.
ton Of the digestive fluids and promotes
assimilation. 1t searches out disease germs
wherever they may be, kills them and forces
them out of the system. The Golden
Meulcai discovery +" has been used with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
SOUTH wARDSBORO.

Christmas exercises will be held at the
church on Tuesday evening, Dec. "a, con-
sisting of music, speaking, tabeaux, oys-
ter supper and distribution of presents.
All are invited.
The Congregational church and society
are to have a Christmas tree and an oyster
supper at their church in South Wardsboro
on Tuesday evening, Dec. "a A good
time is expected and cordial invitation is
extended to all to come and help make 1t
a success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

The large grain mill owned by Preston
Baker at Charlemont has been sold to w.
n. Potter IL Sons of Greenfield. The mill
is one of the largest of the kind in West
ern Massachusetts and was built several
years ago at a cost of $50, 900. Mr.. Baker
is the man who has been endeavoring
without success to locate mines by the use
of divining rod and who was recently
fined for attempting to bride the state high
way commission to build a section of the
state road in Charlemont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
WEST ToWNsHRNp.

It was voted last Sunday to have Christ
mas tree followed by free supper for the
children
The Christian Endeavor society has
elected the following officers to serve from
Dec. to June 1 President, H. E. Wood !;
vice president, Mrs. E. A. Holmes; secre-
tary, Mrs. G. N. Wood; treasurer, Miss
Alta Morse.
At the annual Reorganization of the Sun
day school these officers were chosen: SUI
perintendent, w. II. Taft; assistant SUI
perintendent, d. E. Boyden; secretary,
Mrs, c. c. Harris; treasurer, Mrs. S. w.
Jenison; librarians, G. G. Harris and Miss
Blanche Farwell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

The Law and Order league, under the
personal direction of ex-Gov. Goodell, is
preparing to make raids on all Cheshire
county liquor sellers. Charles Blake of
Harrisville was fined at Keene Saturday
$40 and costs for selling beer, and $50
and costs for selling spirituous liquors.
Charles H. Trask of Stoddard was fined
$40 and costs for selling malt liquors.
George W. Gleason of Dublin was acquit-
ted on both counts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
WARDsBoRo CENTRE.

Miss Carrie Dexter is at home from Yer
mont Academy for the holiday vacation.
Mrs. WOODBURY., 80 years old, fell last
Monday evening seriously injuring one hip
which it is feared is broken. At her ad-
vanced age only partial recovery could be
hoped for at most, while much anxiety is
felt by her friends as to the final result OF
the accident.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
AUCTION.

yTNHE following personal property will be sold
at public auction at my farm in Marlboro
Tuesday, Dec. ~. at 10 O'Clock A NJ,
Live Stock and GRANT yoke of oxen, ] COW
coming in.soon / farrow COW, hefer calves, l
hull calf. So sheep IS or 90 tons of hay tons OF
moved oats quantity of corn fodder, 200 bushels
Farming Tools OK cart, heavy truck wagon
I traverse sled / OK sled, plows harrows set OF
platform scales, Jack screws, seed sower, chains,
can Cooley creamer, dairy utensils pans pans
etc. - .L,.. toi.s
Household Furniture-Bureaus tables, chairs
and other articles too numerous to mention
le''iiS '''''U'0 H. NJ ADAMS
n p gibson AucJioneer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
A New industry at Chester.

James E. Pollard of Chester has been in
Roston during the past two weeks buying
machinery and stock to equip factory for
the manufacture of ladies' print wrappers
He has secured large room in the Stearns
building on Grafton street, with a good
water bower connected. About ~ ma
chimes will b. used in the beginning, giving
emnloyment to 20 hands. The works VIII
he started next Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

The slaughter house owned by Bidwell
& Fiske at Charlestown was burned to the
ground Friday morning, The cause of the
fire is unknown. The loss on the building
is $1,000; insured in New Hampshire fire
insurance company for 5000. A large
quantity of dressed meat, including hogs
slaughtered by the company for private in
dividuals, with heavy stock of hides and
pelts on which there was no insurance,
were a total loss. The firm will rebuild at
once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
John O'NeiI of Northampton Charged
WIN KIIlIng His VIC.

Medical Examiner Wlnslow has made
an autopsy on the body of Mrs. John
O'Neil, who died suddenly at her home in
Northampton Saturday night. Death was
caused by strangulation and brain injuries.
There are evidences of foul play, and the
husband was arrested on suspicion. He
was alone with his wife when she died,
having sent his son away half an hour be-
fore. The woman had been drinking.
There had been family quarrels.
O'Neil was arraigned Monday. The evil
dence against him was so strong that he
was held for trial in the sum of $j000 in
default of which he was committed to jail
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
G Demlng, formerly OF Arlington, and

c Deming, formerly of Arlington, and
brother of M. NJ. Deming OF that Iown, nas
been appointed treasurer OF the ~ SN Yor1
railroad company, with ONCE IN Se eso no OnA
city. He has been conneeteu wiz" ownoU TaI Of
na1y for 20 years, with the exception a., oa
three wears, when he was employed ny Tue
Pacific Mail Steamship company MI mi,
Deming will be remembered az a faI snesTo
as station agent at that place for several
uaars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

Mrs. Mary p HUMPHREYS, 90, the oldest
person in Bernardston, died Tuesday at
the home of her son-in-law, John E. Da-
Wis. While she has not been strong of
late, she has been able to be about the
house and has retained nearly all her fac
ulties. The body will be taken to Boston
for burial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
East RIndge Toy Factory Burned.

The factory at East Rindge, owned by
Zoel Wellington and occupied by the
Rindge toy company, was burned Friday
night. Loss $1,000, no insurance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
SOUTH VERNON.

w. E. Stoddard, who has been employed
as assistant paymaster in large factory at
Dover, N. H., closed his work with the
firm and came home Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

There is no one article in the line of m dicines
that gives so large return for the money as a
good porous strengthening plaster, such as Car
PlaSters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
AUCTION.
will sell at public auction on
Friday, Dec. q, at 10 A. NJ,
the Farm in District No. 6,

Brattleboro, owned by the late James G. Howard
II contains 90 acres of land suitably divided into
tilIage moving pasturage and woodland. The
buildings include a two story house and barn
with cellar, both in good repair. A good variety
I SiIl also sell at the same time the following
personal property: Two cows, one extra good
horse, 25 hens, quantity of hay, fodder, corn,
etc a one horse lumber wagon, one buggy, one
good ton buggy, one one-horse traverse sled, one
GOOD work harness, one buggy harness, robes,
Blankets, halters, chains, etc, carpenters tools
and yarious articles which are needed upon a
farm. / shall also dispose OF some household
goods including one cook stove, one parlor stove,
and various articles of furniture.
This sale offers an unusual opportunity to buy
a desirable home only two and one-halt miles
from the village of Bratteboro.
''N''' A. N. JOHNSON, Admir-.
GEO p. MILLER, Auctioneer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

The sick man knocking
az the door of health gets
IN If he knocks the right
way, and, stays out If he
doesn't. There are thou.
sands of ways of getting
sick but only one wav to
get well. Do whatever
you will, If you do not put
your digestion in good
order, and make your
blood rich and pure, Won
will not get we'll. Rich.
pure blood is the only
thing that can bring per-
feet health. CONSTIPATION
is a disease of the blood.
"A large part of all dis
q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
THE FARMERS MARKET,
West BrattlebOrO.
Auction Sale of Personal Property

DEING about to make change Of business
ID the subscriber will offer for sale at public
auction at his residence in North Hlnsdale on
Tuesday, December 81, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, the
following personal property, which will be sold
TO the highest bidder without reserve, comprised
as follows: About II tons of hay and oats, 40
baskets OF corn, 5 tons Of corn fodder, about
tons shredded fodder, : new milch COWS extra
good ones, . COWS due to calve in January COW
due in March COW due in August, '9G, farrow
cows, yearling heifer aud O. good one, cali, 3
horses, extra drivers and good workers Tor small
horses 6 shoates II hens l two-horse wagon,
light two horse dump cart, buck board, sleighs
new buggy pole. never used, Walter A. Wood
moving machine 4 l2 feet cut, Walter A. Wood
horse rake, Eclipse corn planter new swivel
pillow, ! new two. horse sled. pair work harness,
new lead harness, new driving harness, cul-
tivators, new hinge harness, ten gallon mi!k
can runner chains, l6-foot cable, / reel plain
wire, about 500 feet birch flooring all ready to
use lot lumber lot carpenter tools, ana many
other articles too numerous to mention; IN Iact
everything necessary to carry on large farm.
n b. RICHARDSON.
CP. gibson, Auctioneer.
North Hinsdale, Dec. 10, 1889
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

Do daily with 3b Th SS0d with HOODS sSrsa
0aTills' BE sure TO get HOODS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

T will sell at auction FORTY TONS OF GOOD
IN "a a and md SEVERAL TONS OF HAYED OATS,
at the farm formerly owned by Nelson jerks IN
the south part of Marlboro. SCOTT DUNkLEE'
Greenfield Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Auction.

C.P. gibson, Auctioneer
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-28
TRUSTEES SALE.

whereas. the Napoleon Creamery company.
by their certain deed Of trust. dated the Mnst
of the recorder of deeds for Lafayette county,
Missouri. In book 100, page 30, did cOdvey 10
John Wulfcrkammer. trustee. the following
described real estate. situated ia Lafayette
county. Missouri. to-wit: A piece or parcel Of
land lying east Of the town Of List ON or NspO-
leon; commencing az n stake thirty. en- feet
eighty esq feet due east Of the northeast
corner of Lluck number seven "a, In the town
OF a,seo ~ Of r., s"EGG iciIo i hranss aa ,ss ssss y, a., -
the center Of the said Hickiln branch 70 .
point where n line due north from the stake
first described will intersect said ntckiin
branch: thence due south To the place Of
beginning. except sixty f0p feet Oh Of the Wess
end Of the above described piece " land. me
remainder, containing t~hree-qnsrters ~ q
together with all uxtures. Improvement and
buildings OF every nature and description
a asi"rs ana sli s,n az S pers"1a'r p 10 sssa S g ssssy
Creamery company, aud attechnents used -
and about said premises and connected wtts
pany. to secure the payment OF . promissory
note In said deed described; and whereas u II
provided In said deed 81 trust. that In case Of
the absence. death. refusal to act. or disability
to act in anywise OF said trusfee, the then act.
ing sheriff OF Lafayette county. Missouri sAall
become the successor of the said Trustee. and
a stakeholder In said creamery, he In disQuaif.
ned by law TO act; and default havtng been
made In the payment OF said note and late rest
thereon. when the same became due and pay
able. ]. the undersigned, sheriff Of Lafayette
county, state AT Missouri. and acting trustee,
will at the request OF the legal holder and
owner OF said note, on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9Th. ise.
between the hours of nine O'Clock In the fore
noon and i've O'Clock In the afternoon Of thsi
aay, sell publicly at auction, 10 the highesl
door. In the city OF Lexington, u
county, MO-, the real estate above -
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-28
PERSONAL AND IMPERsoNAL.

-Ex-Gov. Hoard, of Wisconsin, Is
proud Of h distinction he enjoys. TINT
Of being the best dairymsn In the
northwest. lie will not waste feed on
q COW that will not earn $50 a year
with butter at 20 cents a pound.
One of the Shahzada's staff, mis-
taking the intention Of his host In pro-
viding soap In his bedroom at Dor
chester house, felt bound to eat II, and
after = gallant effort succeeded In dis
posing of an entire cake.
The king Of Greece has q pleasant
way of spending some Of the summer
months. He turns farmer, and works
as hard rs though he was q land abor-
er. He can pillow q field. cut and bind
corn. In short keep q farm going from
start to finish, as though It was his
livelihood.
Mrs. Thomas Laudy, . native Of
Ireland. but who spent most Of her
long life in Schuylkill county, Pa,
died At Mahanoy City, Pa, recently at
the authenticated age Of ZOE years
Her mind was entirely clear up to the
day Of her death. and she had q re-
markably good memory.
Gilbert Parker recently encoun-
tered q Canadian bishop whom he had
known in his boyhood- The bishop
pompously inquired: "Ah, 0ilbertl and
are you still writing your-ah-little
books?" Mr.. Parker answered prompt
ly: Yes, bishop. And are you still
preaching your-ah-little sermonsP'
Dean Hole tells Of an old-fashionsd
cathedral verger, ''lord Of the stsles,"
who, u noon. found q pious visitor ON
his knees In the sacred building. The
vevger fastened up to him and said, in
. tone of indignant excitement: "The
services In this cathedral are at ten In
the morning and al four In the after
noon. and we don't have NO fancy
prsyers."
The late Sir John A. Macdonald
was once 1T . reception, and . bishop
from Belgium was present A. the
party was being escorted by . body of
men In Highland costume. the foreign
bishop, seeing the bare legs and kilts,
asked why these mon were without
trousers. "It's just Q local custom
gravely replied Sir John; lin some
places people take of their hats - .
mark Of honor to distinguished guests;
here they take of their trousers"
AT one time the duke Of Yelling
tons extreme popularity was rather
embarrassing. For instance, on lssv'
Ing home each day. he was always In
teyceptsd by an af~fectionats mob. who
insisted on hosting him on their shout.
ders and asking where they should
carry him. It was not always con-
venient for him to say where he was 60.
ing. &C he used to say: Garry me
home, carry me home;" and 20 he used
to be brought home half . dozen times
. day . few minutes after leaving hil
own door.