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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
North Adams Votes to Become city.

North Adams joined the ranks of the cities of
the Bay State Monday by majority of 55S in
total vote of 25T0. The vote in favor of liquor
license had majority of 354. The city charter
has many novel features. The mayor has very
extensive powers, being allowed to appoint nearly
all of the city officers. The fire and police de
partments will be under civil service rules. The
city will be divided into seven wards. The inaug-
ration will take place January &, 1895.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
THE ONWARD MARCH

Of Consumption is stopped short by DR..
haven't waited beyond reason, there's COM
plete recovery and cure. In those scroful-
Gus conditions of the blood which invite
Consumption; In severe, lingering Coughs,
and Weak Lungs, this medicine is proved
remedy. Mrs SARAH s. SNFED
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
A Observation-Disclosures.

The son born to Mr., and Mrs. Adm G. Thomas
of Fechville in the town of Reading is the fifth
Thomas, is IS; the grandfather, Vim. Henry Will
kins is 49, Mrs. Loretta Wilkins, the great-grand-
mother died two years ago at the age of go, max
ing the only break in the five generations; Mrs.
Lemira Gibson, the great great grandmother is
80, and lives in the same town as her grandson
greatgr granddaughter and great great grandson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
Early Settlers of WIndham and Their
Descendants.

Descendants.
Among the early settlers in Windham was
Abraham Farr 1t is not known where he came
from His wife a Miss Harris of Chester
terrified. n. II. They came here when the coun-
try was all wilderness and settled just north of
South windham village on the farm now owned
by w. A. Farr. This farm has not been decided
since Abraham Farr obtain ed it from the origin
al proprietors, but has descended from father to
son. 1t is one of the best farms in town and
shows the effects of good cultivation To Abra
ham Farr his wife were born nine children
Rufus settled on the farm west of Windham viii
lage, now known as the Orlando Farr or Bank
place, where he died. His son Orlando mar
ried Paulina Holton, daughter of Calvin Hol.
ton, who owned the grlst-mill at Millvie
several years. Orlando now lives in Iowa.
Amy married Mr. Miller and died IN South Yer
non. Polly married Ezra Pierce and lived on the
| second farm north. They had three sons who
grew to manhood. Ezra, jr, was an active bust
ness man in town, being for a long time mer-
chant at the south village and later the owner of
| mill property and of large farms He was sue
cessful in acquiring good property. Merrill has
| been a man well known in this county. Henry
now lives in Iowa or Illinois. Another daughter
was Clarissa, who married an Estabrook and set
| tied in Dummerston. Philena, who married Clark
| Howe lived in Townshend. Their grandson
| Abram lived on the place occupied by them
| Rachel married David Stowe and lived in Lon
| donderry Sally married Eli Hitchcock. Jerusha
married Miller of Putney. Ira settled on the
home farm and was married to Florinda Stowel,
| daughter of Dea. Luther Stowe of Londonderry.
| OF the seven children born TO them three died
| young OF those who grew up William G. lived
| on the home farm and had the confidence of his
townsmen in large degree holding public Of
| fees being a selectman for many years His
! wife was Elsie, daughter of Simeon Barrett Of
| Windham. Two children were born to them,
Flora who died at the age of five years, and viii
| liam A., who succeeds his father as owner OF the
place. Mary married Charles Robbins of West
| Townshend OF their two children Lou is the
wife of T. p Barber and Charles lives on his
| fathers farm in Jamaica. Alkaline, who married
Hollis Stowell lived in Windham and died last
spring at the home of her son William. Annette,
| wife of ID. +. Robbins, had three children. Mary
| died at the age of eight years. Alkaline is the
wife of Irving Chase and Nettie OF Everett
| Kingsbury of this place. 5. A II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12

UTANTED-Good wide awake agents to sell
w for Fail delivery for the Fonthill Nurseries
Of Canada. Good pay and regular and constant
employment 10 the right man. No drones need ap-
ply. We have over 200 acres under stock every
department fully equipped. Address, STONE &
WELLINGTON, Temple Building, Montreal
Canada; j. W. BEALL Manager. Mention this
paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
Single Nails

NTONT hold a two inch plank to the wall very
w well, but they will do that as well as any
Cure can hold man temperate who does not
we must have some material to begin on. We
never fail to do all that any cure can do for the
and names of cured men sent on application.
MORRELL CURE, Bratteboro, Vt, D. L. Griggs,
Secretary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
VICINITY GLEANINGs.
Property which Cost $4,000 TO be
Sold for $4,000.

The South End property at Windsor was trans
executors of the Harlow estate. The trustees of
the association wishing TO realize on the property
as soon as possible will sell it for the nominal
price of $4,000. 1t includes large brick factory,
grist mill pail shop old foundry ruins and the So
called Dennison place, which cost originally, with
water power rights. about S125,000 The prop
erty is well located for an electric manufacture
ing plant with a capacity of from 200 to 800 hands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
A Dam Gave Way at Rernardston.

The heavy rain of Monday flooded the meadows
at Bernardston and the great pressure caused
Hartley Hale's stone dam at the grist mill to give
way. The damage is estimated at 5000 1t was
feared at one time that the mill would be des
troyed but 1t was not damaged
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12

Mrs. SARAH 8. SNEED,
of Clio, hedeH Co.,
N. c., wri ties; my
daughter was FIRST at
ia ok ed wit h pneu-
monia and pleurisy in
very bad form and
was then taken with q
very bad cough, which
kept growing worse
and worse, until t1ual-
ly it seemed as though
she had consumption
very bad. The ply
sicians prescribed Cod
liver oil, but to no
benefit. l procured
two BOTTLES OF DIR.
Pierce q Golden Medi-
cal Discovery and she
grew better; She
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
Worth Reading!!!

* ONE of the things that appear in the papers
- are not worth reading, but shall try TO have
what appears over my name worthy your atten-
ton for / will try to offer you bargains in milli-
merry. Every style of hat and bonnet that is
fashionable and becoming you will find in my
rooms, at prices that will ensure your buying
if you but look at them. Most of you have known
me as Mrs. +. T. Davis, and so perhaps have
thought that a new millinery store had opened
Not at all still at my old place of business,
over Richardson's market, Elliot street, and hav-
ing doubled my room and goods, offer you great
bargains in Millinery.
MRS. NEAL, formerly Mrs. F. T. Davis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12

Backache is almost Immediately relieved by
wearing one of Carter's Smart weed and Bella
donna Backache Plasters. Try one and be free
from pain Price 25 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12

No one knows better than those who have used
Carter's Little Liver Pills what relief they have
given when taken for dyspepsia, dizziness, pan
in the side, constipation and dlsordered stohacn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
Laid On the Shelf.

TT is now house cleaning time and we have laid
i in an extra stock of shelf paper, broad, heavy
and nice, yet not expensive. We also have the
shelf oil cloth, and when cleaning you can Just as
well buy few cents worth Of these as not,
and make your shelves look as other people
shelves look after the cleaning season is over.
so much less on all such goods at our store than
elsewhere. A new lot of plain and fancy glass.
ware has Just come in and those who can appre-
ciate good thing in glass will do well to call
early. NEW YORK BARGAIN STORE, 40 Main
street,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12


Henry Leach, 81, a native and almost life long
long resident of Westmoreland died Sunday at
the home of his son, G. II. Leach.
Gen. Francis G. Faulkner of Keene has been ap
pointed assignee of the Connecticut River saw
ings bank of Charlestown, now in liquidation.
The bank has deposits of about 100000.
George Olcott, treasurer of the Connecticut
River savings bank of ChaTlestown which has
lust passed into the hands of a receiver died at
his home Wednesday at the age of 81 years after
short illness. He has been treasurer or the BANK
for more than thirty years
The dam at Fairhed's reservoir on Beech hill,
wide in the centre Fortunately the torrent OF
water poured down Water and Roxbury streets
and into the lowlands without reaching residences
These streets were washed out three or four feet
below their surface.
Nelson p Washburn 20, who died at Claremont
last week Thursday, was the only brother or the
late Gov. Washburn of Massachusetts lie was q
resident of Nashua so years, but had lived II
Claremont since 1888, being connected with tht
shoe manufacturing concern OF Maynard q
Washburn, controlled by his son and son-in-law'
Claremont lost one OF her most prominent citl
zens in the death Monday of James Z. Upham
6S He was son of George Upham, a represent
alive in Congress years ago. Mr.. Upham was
graduate of Dartmouth college, and the founder
and for 25 years president OF the Sullivan Ma
chine company, one of the most extensive pant
of the kind in the country. He was also founde
and president of the Italian Marble company
Brandon VT He has served in the New Hanp
shire legislature and in other important puol
positions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12

hasn't felt any return of lung disease in over
twelve months, She was nothing but a skele-
ton when she took the first dose, and to-day
abe weighs 1876 pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
MAY Be.

NTAYBEES do not fly in April, so don't say
Nl maybe" You want the work done so Il
will stay done don't you? Then employ a compe-
tent man to do the work. Anybody can tell you
who that is. 1t is
A. o. JOHNSON. Plumber Flat Street,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
A Handsome Request for CIoremont

Claremont will probably receive clear title to
a legacy of $40 900 and accrued interest, amount
ing to 500 900, as result of the recent death of
Mrs Paran Stevens, the New York society leader.
Paran Stevens, who was native of Claremont,
was the only one of three executors to oppose its
payment. Litigation has been pending for %
wears
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-14
Exciting Runaway.

An exciting runaway occurred on the
fair grounds on Wednesday morning. A
horse driven by Michael Hartnet. II farmer of
near Elkton, became frightened ut one o! the
wind mills on exhibition and dashed up the
grounds toward Mitchell Hail. Hartnet
realizing that il the horse continued several
people might be knocked down decided
to adopt sure means Of stopping the
animal, and accordingly headed him into
the building. The horse struck the hall with
II crash and was Knocked down. and the
driver was thrown out.
just then Joseph l.. Wells the Elkton
merchant was driving down the grounds.
His horse frightened and started off ut Il
rapid gait. Mr.. Wells wa unable to check
the runaway animal which made toward
the main gates. team driven by Samuel
Denny, of Newark. was then coming in the
other occupant of his buggy being a little
girl. The runaway team struck the buggy
and threw the little girl ou:. but she luckily
escaped injury. a vince OF the buggy was
smashed. The runaway team brought up
against the main yi,tr first and was badly
demolished. Mr.. Wcis was uninjurcd ror
was the runaway horse hurt.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-14
PROVIDENCE ITEMS.
Providence. Md, September 10. 1895.

Providence. Md, September 13, 1895.
John w. QUEENS tobacco and cigar store
vas broken open on Sunday night by some
light fingered gentlemen, who carried off $50
cigars and a lot OF chewing and smoking to-
bacco. Whoever did this seems to have been
IA lover of the weed, as there was nothing
else taken.
On Tuesday night of last week while Vim.
Bye and family were away at meeting. some
one was in their house hut did not succeed
in getting anything.
The road supervisors have at last been able
to discover some of the bad roads in this
vicinity and removed some of the rocks max
ing it somewhat safer to travel over.
On Tuesday night last twenty-one Red Men
from Little Elk Tribe No. so, Of Cherry Hill
paid Il visit to Shawnah Tribe No. 105 of
North East with their adoption team and
Helped in the adoption ola pale face. At the
close of the ceremonies the members of both
tribes We're conducted to Reeds Hotel where
Il supper was prepared for all.
All members of Little Elk Tribe No. so, are
requested to assemble ut their Wigwam on
Sunday morning, Sept. Is at $50 o'clock to
attend services at the NJ. L. Church at Cherry
Hill.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-14
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
Continued from Page ~

The NJ. E. Sunday School has decided to
have photographic entertainment October,
9Th, to reimburse their treasury
Rev. Adam Stengle, OF Smyrna, DEL, was in
town on monday.
things over which Mr.. Campbell has control.
The kindergarten will open the 18th and
the little ones will again be under the kindly
care of their efficient teacher, Miss Bessie
Kellogg Extra rows OF desks have been put in
the rooms by moving the others closer to-
gether. Everything is being done for the
accommodation OF the many applicants but
| it is feared that u large number will have to
| be turned away.
Wednesday morning telegram reached
here summonng NJ =. Nesbitt and Mrs. Jacob
Tome to Philadelphia to the death bed of Mrs.
Clarence Nesbitt. Intelligence came Thurs
day morning, that she passed away ut mid
night. Mrs Nesbitt was taken sick about
three weeks ago at Ocean Grove. Her
death res ulted from appendicitis. She was
brought to her home in Philadelphia on Mon
day. She will be buried ut her old home, at
Milford, Del. Her husband and one child
survive her. Mr.. Nesbitt has the sympathy
of every one in his great sorrow.
Mrs. Louis Pussy celebrated the fifty
second anniversary of her birth, Wednesday
evening. Those present were the members
of her immediate family and her married
children. Mrs. A. Skinner and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Fox, Mrs. ]. Swami Everist.
They all had Il charming evening. After
pertaking of the good things provided and
wishing their mother many happy returns,
they returned to their homes
A colored man. while bringing Mr.. VIM.
NJ. McClenahan's team down the street on
Tuesday ran into another team coming in
the opposite direction. The shaft of the
first ran into the heart of the other horse
injuring it severely. The man WIS under the
influence of liquor. He was arrested and
awaits n hearing
Mr.. John Rinehart has returned from de-
lightful trip through New York State and
Canada.
A young woman by the name of White was
found dead on the railroad at Perryville
Wednesday.
Mr.. w. p. Cummings has bought out Mr.
VIM. Foster. undertaken. and will carry on
the business in his stead.
What might have been serious accident
occurred Sunday morning while Mr.. Edward
Rowland and his wife were driving from
church. The horse caught his foot between
the cross-bar and the dash board. Two col
ored men. Maachai and George Nottingham,
seeing the trouble ran to assist and in short
time the horse was eXtricated.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-14
School Commissioners.

The Board of School Commissioners met
on Tuesday. Present Messrs. Everlst, Ash
and White. Minutes read, corrected and
approved.
The following appointments were con-
firmed:-A. L. Presbury, No. l, col. First
district; Octavius Hall. No. 2. colored, Second;
Mary L. Woodland, No. /, colored, Fourth;
w. Il. Maxwell, No. 2. Eighth; Charles II.
Young, No. l. coored, Eighth Ella r. Haines,
assistant one term. No. 6, Sixth; Minnie
Alexander, Maggie P. Lakeland Rachel
Evans, Ruth McCracken and Matte Warner,
assistants for one year. No. 5, Fifth; Walter
T. johnson, No. 8. Fifth: George w. Ander-
son, No. |. colored, Seventh.
The following bills were ordered to be
paid:-Jesse Jenney, sundry bills, No. 10,
Fifth district, 5l42O; Mrs. Thomas Shivery
cleaning No. 3, Third, Elkton, So; j. L..
Jones. repairs, No. 3. Eighth, Conowingo,
$3.50; Joseph L. Wells, fencing, No. 3, Thiri,
Ekton, SO; William Jones, cleaning, etc,
Nos. |. 2. and 4, Eighth, 500 so.
The trustees of No. 8. First district and No.
9, Third reported as having qualified and
organized.
A demand was made by citizens near Cecil
ton to send their children to that school,
The Boar! ordered that children shall at
tend the school of the district in which they
live
The Treasurer was ordered to pay Judge
McCauley so for school library, the teacher
of school No. 4, Third district, having raised
$40.
Samuel J. Dempsey made u statement in
regard to the work done, hauling and ex-
penses incurred in the repairs on the Zion
school, No. 2, Ninth. An itemized bill for
S4G.75 was allowed. Adjourned.
GEORGE BIDDLE. Secretary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-14
PERRYVILLE ITEMS.
PERRYvILLE, Sept. 10, 1895.

PERRYvILLE, sept. l3, 1880.
Mrs. DR.. Allen, and Daughter, of Albany,
N. y, are visiting Mrs. Williams.
Mr.. William Armstrong gave a sailing party
down the bay Thursday of last week to a
number Of his friends.
A number of young ladies and gentlemen
from Port Deposit rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Pugh, surprise on Thursday even
ing last
Elk. Sheriff J. Albert Boyd met with a
serious accident on Monday last by falling
from II load of wood he was hauling home.
He sustained some severe bruises by the fall
Mrs. Alvy Owens. rclict of the late Elmore
Owens. deceased former resident of Perry
vile del very suddenly ut the home of Mr..
William Francis Owens, in Carpenters Point
Neck on Monday the 9th inst.
Mr.. Willard Burroughs, of Frenchtown,
lies dangerously i'll with typhoid fever
The new church cdiiice is now under
construction. Mr.. l.. L. Patterson. the con-
tractor will rapidly push the work.
\ young boy tramp was struck in the mouth
y ole of our 'hloods'' on Saturday last and
"'t'' q teeth hilocheu ou'. luz poy ny HhNinS
II warrent issued, and arrest made, caused
the offending party to pay fine of 16 cts.
and costs. thus the case was dismissed and
the boy went on his way. but not rejoicing.
A number OF our young folks attended the
base ball game in Baltimore on Monday.
About ten or twelve men from this place
and Havre de Grace have been taken on the
work train to take the places OF Italian
laborers, that have been employed with the
company since the strike Of 1913.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-14
RISING SUN ITEMS.
RISING Sun, Sept. l3, 1895

RISING Sun, Sept -, 1895.
The Normal School of this place and West
Nottingham Academy started up on Monday
last with very good attendance. 1t is the
first time since the academy started, over $50
years ago, that it has admitted both sexes.
The boys at West Nottingham Academy
have commenced practicing football.
Miss Carrie Cummings gave party to n
few of her friends on Wednesday evening in
honor of her cousin Miss Thompson, of Phil
adelphia. Among those present were Misses
Beatrice Keilholtz, Clara Keilholtz, Grace
Wilson. Hannah and Carrie Kirk, Alma Keil-
holtz and Messrs. Il. W. Tinsley II. l..
Worthington and II. F. Richards.
Miss Lizzie Stephens entertained the Home
Mission Social at her home last Friday even
ing.
Miss Lula Worthington gave small com
pany on Tuesday evening to n few OF her
friends. Among those present were Misses
Edith Addison, Lillian Keilholtz, Marian
Sheppard. Messrs. John T. Richards, Edgar
Brown. Avian Reynolds and Lawrence Mar
tin.
Mr. Charles q. Shafler, former teacher of
the Friends Normal School, was in town for
few days visiting his old friends.
Mr.. David Bair lost a fine horse on Friday
last. He thinks its death was caused from
eating oats. This makes the third horse Mr..
Bair has lost in a short time
The ladies of West Nottingham Church
will hold their regular monthly social on
Friday evening in the chapel.
The property of the late william Way, sit
uated at Harrisyille. was sold at public sale
last Tuesday to John Cornell for 5000
The Rising Sun Cornet Band furnished
music for the Elkton fair on Thursday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-14
MARLEY NEWS.

MARLEY Sept 18th, 1895.
Mr.. John Suter, of Pennsylvania, is visit
Ing Mr.. Matthew MILFORD. of Luttons Corner.
Mrs. d. l.. McCorkndale is visiting her
parents at Troy \. Y.
George Story is visiting his cousin Thomas
Beers.
Robert Rawlinson has bought a small farm
near Toms River. New Jersey.
The Luton Corner Glee Club gives nightly
exhibitions Of select singing and dancing ac-
companird by the mouth organ. Foracre and
Ross r;tnnot be to highly complimented on
their iinc playing on the mouth organ.
The fine nights of the past week have been
made hidcous between Lutton's Corner and
this place by the baying of a lot of hounds
trailing rabbits at all hours in the night.
We think the lovers Of the sport should keep
their dogs tied up until the cunning season
opens
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-09-14
Southern Railway for the Cotton States
and International Exposition,
Atlanta, Ga.

The Southern Railway operates nearly five
thousand miles of road in eight of the South
ern States and its lines enter Atlanta, Ga,
from five different points of the compass.
Washington, d. c., is the Northern or Eas-
tern terminus OF one of its lines. which is
operated in connection with the Pennsylvania
Railroad, ''the standard railroad of America,
between New York through Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington, d. c., Lynchburg
and Danville, Va, Greensboro and Charlotte
N. c., Spartansburg and Greenvillc, S. G.,
Atlanta, Ga, Montgomery and Mobile, Ala.
and New Orleans, with connection at Sails
bury for Asheville, Hot Springs Knoxville
and Chattanooga, at Charlotte for Columbia,
Augusta, Savannah and Jacksonville, and at
Atlanta for Birmingham, Memphis, Macon
and Southern Georgia Solid vestibuled
limited trains, with through day coaches,
Pullman Drawing-room Sleepers and Dining
cars. Time between Washington and Atlanta,
eighteen hours, without change of ears of
any class.
The Southern Railway is the only line
which enters and lands passengers i'll the
Exposition Grounds, and no effort or expense
has been spared by the management in the
Improvement OF its roadbed. increasing the
number OF its coaches and inaugurating its
own dining car service preparatory to hand
ling eXpcditiously and comfortably the heavy
travel to and from Atlanta during the Cotton
states and international Exposition, which
opens September Is and closes December 81 ,
1895.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Sep
tcmber II to December "a, inclusive, excur-
sion tickets will be sold from Washington
ID. e.. to Atlanta, Ga. at Sl4.00 good for re-
turn III days from date of sale
Excursion tickets will he sold every day
from September l6 until December l5 inclll-
sive, from Washington at Sl9.25, good Tor re-
turn 70 days from date OF sale, and excursion
tickets for the entire Exposition season with
final limit OF January 7, 1876, will he sold
from September IL until December 10. inclu-
sive, at S26.25.
Map folders furnished and Pullman Sleep
ing Car reservations made upon application
j. NJ. Beall, District Passenger Agent, 30
South Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa; w. A.
Turk, Gen. Pass. Agt; }. NJ CUP, Traffic
Manager. Washington, d. c.