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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
TOWNSHEND.
Geo. Winslow is in Boston this week.

Geo. Winslow is in Boston this week.
Do not fail to hear DR.. Leavitt in Acad-
envy hall tonight.
Mrs. E. A. Kenyon returned Saturday
from her trip north.
Seymour Butler of Hinsdale, n. H., Wis
tied at Cyrus Harding's last week
Mrs. Geo. Campbell of Northampton,
Mass, is visiting her father, L. A. Bout
well, who is i'll.
L. A. Boutwell, has sold his farm to Geo.
Winslow for another person, who is to
move there soon.
Frank Lawrence, who has been very i'll
with pneumonia, is on the gain. Henry
Holland is i'll with pneumonia
The meetings under the leadership of
Miss Milton are well attended and there
seems to be deep interest in all the serv-
ices.
c. Q. Stebbins has been ill., but is better
at this writing. Many others are or have
been ill., most of them with the grip or
something closely resembling that disease.
c. W. Meacham of the National Bank
of the Republic, Boston, is visiting his
parents, Rev. and Mrs. Meacham. Mrs.
Meacham's sister, Mrs. A. A. Chase of
DR.. Foster, secretary of the American
Sunday school union, gave an excellent talk
on the work of that society in the Congre-
gational church last Sunday morning. 1t
was a union meeting and there was a large
attendance.
a very severe bereavement has come to
the home of Mr. Redfeld in the death of
their only daughter, Lillian A. Redfield.
at the early age of Is years. The funeral
will be Saturday at l o'clock p. NJ. They
have the sympathy of a large circle of
friends.
The funeral services of Mrs. Fanny b.
Read were attended at her late home Tues
day by large number of relatives and
friends. Services were conducted by her
pastor, Rev. c. d. r. Meacham. assisted
by Pastor Hardy of the Congregational
church. Mrs. Read was in her SD year
and had been one of the most prominent
and valuable members of the Baptist
church and one of the largest contributors
to the new church edifice. She will be
greatly missed by large number of devot-
ed friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22

Rowe has voted to build a two.story town house
at a cost of $500.
The Wnchendon Box company. which was
burned out recently at Baldwinsvle, has moved
to the Dudley box shop in Greenfield The con
Germ at one time employed 100 hands.
Carl Wright, son of James Wright of Montague.
fell from freight car at East Deerfield Monday
night and sustained fractured skull. He was
employed by the Hammond Beef company. He
was taken to DR. Pierce's hospital at Greenfield
Mrs. Caroline Hale. 81 died Thursday night of
last week at Bernardston from cancer of the
stomach. She made her home with her ne phew
Lorenzo Hale. She was a native of Marlboro, Vt
and her husba' and children died years ago
Joseph Lively of Charemont is IS years old and
is the father of Is children all of whom We're horn
are married. He has - grandchildren. the oldest
being y years old. 4 family reunion was recently
held and - were present.
The following resolution was adopted at a sDec
ial meeting OF the town of Gill Saturday The
town lnstructs its selectmen TO oppose by all pos
sible means the petition of the Mt. Hermon school
Tor boys for leave to increase its property TO So
100000 So far as the said petition may allow said
school to purchase additional property free from
TAX in the town of Gill
The Turner's Falls, Lake Pleasant and Mers
tallS street Railway company was organized at
Turner's Falls Tuesday. The directors are enthu-
slastc over the prospect of the road, and $4,000
worth Of stock has been taken. II is prOpOSed Ia
ner Fals, starting at the Farren House and going
by the way of Lake Pleasant to Millers Fails
Henry L. Green was committed to Jail at Green
held Tuesday 10 await trial at the superior court
Greenfield in 1851 and separated from his wife a
year ago. His alleged first wife. from Essex y
\ - was present to give testimony. her expenses
n coming TO Greenfield having been paid by wife
No. :. Green says that he is the victim of a put
mp Job, the object being TO secure divorce for
his wife.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
N EW FAME.

Northerners who 60 South for the winter
may generally be wary of returning to
spend early spring, but there have been
known plucky Vermonters who threw to
the winds all fears even in prolonged sick
ness, or, if they had fears, preferred to
toss them among the energetic homeland
winds, perhaps as more in keeping with
their own native grit. But in the case of
Mr. Phoebe, spoken of in Williamsville
items as having been heard three weeks
ago, youth of this place, possessed of
considerable bird lore, suggests that the
song may have been that of the chckadee,
whose CHEEKY note often assumes the sound
of the phoebe. He says the phmbe's habit
is not to come North til! about April u,
early spring or otherwise. Seeing how
ever, is believing, and now may we not
hear whether the bird in question has been
seen. But the plucky little chickadee, who
cheers us in midwinter, will not rob the
late conner of any credit that would be
doubly due to his more timid nature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22

one OF the steam evaporators at the mill of
the Wilmington Graih and Lumber com
pany.
The annual business meeting of thCg an.
fist society occurred on Tuesday evening
March Il, and the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Moderator.
II. b. Ware; clerk and treasurer, c. l..
Griffin; trustees, E. II. Davenport, n. G..
Smith, and Watson D. Carpenter. The
expression was unanimous TO retain Rev.
A. A. Smith as pastor for the coming year.
The treasurer's report showed prosperous
condition financially, and the society has
encouraging prospects for the future. 1t
is expected that Mr. Smith will occupy the
parsonage, removing his family here from
Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
JAMAICA.

The sugar makers are beginning work.
Merritt Howard is i'll with typhoid fever
Charles Gale and family moved this week
20 Montague, Mass, where they will make
their home.
Wallace Reed of Holyoke, Mass, has
been spending the last week here with his
mother, Mrs. Stella Reed.
Mrs. Whittimore of Chicopee Falls,
Mass, is visiting her brother and sister,
j. B. Muzzy and Mrs. Williams.
The Loyal Temperance legion enjoyed a
ride to West Townshend last Saturday,
taking supper at the town hall on their re-
turn home.
Bert Gale of Putney will move soon into
VIM. Barnes's tenement near his shop.
Mr.. Gale will work for Mr.. Barnes in the
blacksmith shop.
DR.. Minnie G. Leavtt will give tenn
perance lecture using DR.. Kellogg's charts,
Tuesday evening, March 26, at the Con-
gregational church, under the auspices of
the W. G. T. U.
About 10 young men and women met at
Mrs. Stella Reeds Monday evening, in
honor of the 18th birthday of her daugh-
ter, Miss Mabel Reed, leaving many tokens
OF their friendship.
The young mems Musical club of this
place will give an entertainment at the
town hall Friday evening, March %
There will be recitatons and music, both
vocal and instrumental. Refreshments
will be served, which will include new
sugar. E
Twenty-eight members of the Loyal
Temperance legion were present at J. @.
Shumway's, where the following officers
were elected: President, Matte Cheney;
vice president, Lester Higgins; secretary,
Harlan Boynton; treasurer, Leroy Raw
son. organist, Harold Muzzy; editors of
Temperance Star, Rollo Vincent and Car
roll Robinson. The next meeting will be
at NJ. L. Boynton's.
Merit Williams and Frank Howard went
to West Jamaica Tuesday with Arthur
Shumways horse and buggy. The horse
took fright and ran towards home, and at
G. orge Wider's came in contact with
George Browns sleigh, which was pretty
well smashed. There he freed himself,
and when he got to VIM. Whites he
plunged off the bridge, striking the ice on
his head and breaking his neck.
The real estate the late VIM. A. Boyle will be
sold at auction Saturday, the 3Oth, at O'Clock NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22

Lee Gale has finished work at the Brat
tlebOro Retreat.
W. E. KiTkwood has rented the Rich
mond Horton farm for a year.
Prof. j. B. Johnson's singing class will
give a concert in the near future.
Miss Chloe Batchelder has returned from
Z Brattleboro, where she had a position at
uhe Retreat
, "Neighbor lakewood was presented
very successfully to crowded house We'd
nesday evening.
The birthday party Monday evening was
very pleasant affair. An enjoyable en-
tertainment was given.
The Congregational society will present
THE dairymaids' cantata" at Union hall
Monday evening, March %.
Dr.. Minnie G. Leavitt will give tenn
perance address, illustrated with physiolog-
ical charts, next Thursday evening.
Wellman Brothers of Chester have put
up a photograph studio opposite the Pea
body House and are prepared for frst-class
work
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
WHITINGHAM

Eva Sprague is at home on a short yaca-
ton.
Mrs. Clara Sawyer is spending the week
in Athol.
Skeeing seems to be the favorite pastime
with the boys nowadays.
Glass meeting was held at Mrs. Mary
simpsons Tuesday evening.
The choppers on the Brown-Kentfield
pulp log job have just finished work for
the season.
The coasters are taking advantage of
good crust and making the air ring with
merry shouts.
Charlie Mcknight, who has been quite
i'll with rheumatic fever, is now threatened
with pneumonia. His mother and brother
from East Wallingford are with him.
Charles Cutler is renovating the Spring
hotel, getting ready for summer boarders.
A nice bath and toilet room has been add
ed since last season and several other i'm
provements completed, making it one of
the pleasantest summer resorts in this part
of the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
JACKSONVILLE.

While two of Moses Benefits children
were playing one had a limb dislocated.
The child is doing well.
Frank Crosier of Readsboro has been in
town and put one of his new telephones up
from c. H. Wastes store to his house.
The Methodist ladies' aid society met
with Mrs. Butterfed Wednesday evening.
There were 81 present and the society
seems in prosperous way.
When Peter Reandean was moving back
to town lately, his little son was thrown
from the sled and had narrow escape
from being run over, the sled runner cut
ting quite cash in his neck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
VERNON.

Rev. A. j. Hough will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at o'clock p. NJ.
Vernon grange will meet at their hall on
Saturday evening at o'clock, when class
will be instructed in the 1st and I'd degrees.
The members are requested to be prompt
in attendance.
During the high wind last Monday, one
OF the chimneys on the house of Akley
and Wright burned out and set fire to the
roof in several places. Miss Inez Akley
ran to the hotel and station and gave the
alarm. Several men responded and soon
succeeded in eXtinguishing the fire. Mes
sers. Akley and Wright and their families
wish 10 express their sincere thanks to
their neighbors who rendered them effic-
lent aid and saved their buildings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
BONNEVILLE.

Mrs. F. P. Burbank has been appointed supern-
tendent of schools.
DR.. Minnie Leavitt of Canada will lecture on
temperance at the church Wednesday evening
March e.
Mrs 5. H. Tucker has invited the W. c. T. U
to meet with her and take tea next Wednesday
afternoon. 1t is expected that DR. Leavtt will be
/ present.
The box social at Rawsor vile last Friday even
ing for the benefit of Mr.. Tucker was a success
over SIS was raised by the sale of boxes and the
collection taken that evening.
Rev. S. II. Tucker and G. W. Chaffin have been
working in the basement of the church this week
repairing the furnace and enclosing it in sheet
iron, so as to make il possible to heat the church
with less time and fuel 1t will be a great i'm
prOvement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
At the Churches.

At the Methodist church Sunday morning the
pastor will preach at II a. NJ; Sunday school at
u NJ; Epworth league at p. NJ; praise and pray
ing at 7:30. The fourth quarterly conference
viii be held Saturday afternoon, March %, at ?
O'Clock. Rev. L. /. Beeman, presiding elder, will
preside.
At the Baptist church, Edwin F. Mitchell, pas
tor there will be preaching at 1045 seats free):
theme God dwelling on EARTH" text, | Kings
VII, q: win God indeed dwell on the errthy''
Sunday school at u O'Clock; Young Peoples So
eiety Christian Endeavor at p. NJ; prayer meet
ing Thursday evening at 1870.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
Aluminium!

| IL 1o.o =,
| | have Just received IdI &c III
| ,o;co &c A Iun,;rur, ware. consist
ing of Sauce Pans, Preserve kettles'
lea and Coffee Pots' t. ry rams N!iiN
6oilers, DIPPeIs' D"s i, - ~ p 1liNine
~ ToP2 = o SGp D atI ~ nrices ranoirg
from * cents up. This is the COM
ing ware for household use and it
| Will be only snort time WHEN IL
will su,,areede AGATE Granite Pearl
~ go
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
GREEN RIVER

Miss Lena Reed, who has been visiting friards
IN Massachusetts, returned home yesterday
90 ne ladies' aid society will meet with Mrs C..
Clsbee next Thursday. March IS afternoon and
from O'Clock till H.. -'''''
y r, Bracket was agreeably surprised last
week Thursday, the 1ith, by II men saving split
uhg ana plllng his wood, about four cords Mr.
brackeu expresses his sincere thanks to his
friends His mother has been very in all winter,
requiring great care
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
WILLLAMSVILLB.

The Young Peoples Christian union will be led
by Nellie Dickinson next Sunday Topic The
use of time"
DR.. Minnie Leavtt ectured on temperance to a
fair-sized audience last Saturday night
About 20 attended the sociable last Frid ay even
ing. The next one will be held March %
d. c. Snow had a severe cut on the thumb Of his
right hand from a saw in the steam mill FRIDAY
DR.. White feared the thumb must be amputated
but now hopes to save it Mr. Snow WIN be I'm
able to work for some time. The same day and
at the same place Henry Ingram received a wound
on his knee from the carriage dog" striking
him, di. abling him for some days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.


The annual meeting of the Mortified Creamery
association was held on Monday, the 1ltu. The
attendance was large and a general feeling of
satisfaction was expressed in regard TO the bust
ness Of the year. Two of the five directors have
died within the year-Charles Pomeroy, presi.
dent, and Dwight johnson of Vernon. Resolu-
tons expressing the loss sustained by their deaths
were adopted. The following officers were chosen:
l.. +. Webster, clerk and treasured directors, G.
{. Allen, A. a. Dunklee of Vernon. Amasa i. Da-
Wis OF Hlnsdale, j. L. Moore of Gill, F. j. Stock
bridge of Mortified J. C. Allen was chosen pres
ident The auditors chosen were J. c. Allen and
A. b. Davis. The treasurer reported that ggj, 624
spaces of cream were received during the year
from which $50 $50 lbs. of butter was made and
was sold for $50 .l9ll4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
WEST TOWNSHEND

c. W. Hawkins has bought out the fish market
Miss Lila Manning of Grange Mass. and Miss
Rose Winchester from Nebraska have been Wis
iting their uncle, s Z. Williams
The Illustrated lecture gwen by Dr. Foster on
the work of the American Sunday school union
was much enjoyed by all present
Dr.. Minnie Leavitt is expected to give an illus
lrated lecture IN the church next Sunday evening
II Is hoped she VIII have good audience and that
the mothers and daughters medical talk Satur.
day afternoon will be- well attended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
BROOKIINE.

Mrs Arthur Wellman and Bernard Switzer have
been housed with tonsilitis
Dr. Minnie Leavitt gives a temperance lecture
at the Baptist church this week on Thursday
evening.
Kew l.; L. Beeman, d. D., of Montpelier pre-
in the Broollline Methodist church next Sunds,i
morning at 1890, and will administer the sacra
ment OF the Lords supper. All are cordially IN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
Furnaces.

Icannot furnish the trade with hot-air furnace
that will consume oatmeal. bran. corn stalks
onions, molaSses, and by the way | don't use
molasSes to catch customer with cobble stones
cabbages, etc with little sprinkng of coal but
l can set up complete on the latest improved
plans furnace made by one of the Oldest firms
IN the world. who keep apace of the times and if
there are any improvements they are sure to
have them, and not any visionary dreams about
some imaginary myth that reads well in print by
which so many have been fooled. | have had
twenty years practical experience in putting in
t-air furnaces. | know more about it than I
did fifteen years ago, but don't know il all vet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Harrison Aldrich of Boston is at b. f Morse's
Mrs Bruce of New York is at the home of her
father, +. F. Bruce.
Miss Marion Bailey expects to 90 ia Snrn,el1
in a few days to remain 'o
A brother of Timothy Reagen from North Hat
held has visited him during the past week
Dr. Minnie Leavitt spoke very Interestingly
the Baptist church "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in one to three days. Its action
upon the system is remarkable and mysterious
IL removes at once the cause and the disease i'm.
mediately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits; IS cents. Sold by Geo, f. Greene, Drug.
giSt, BrattlebOrO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
GROVE.

lhere is somewhat of stir in cattle at present.
several have bought and sold '
4; q Preston has procured a supply Of Stoves
bucket covers for use in his sugar orchard This
coming season. ''''9
lhoSe from Halifax and Jacksonville who at
tended Roulands school of horse training held ar
TEN. - H''u 9Js-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
WEST WARDSRORO.

Mrs. L. b. Kendall is on the sick list
e. C.. Ryder is home from New York.
The body Of Mrs Marcus White was brought
from Springfield, Mass, Monday for burial in our
cemetery.
Or: Minnie Leayitt is to be here next Monday
evening, the Goth and will speak in the church
cordial invitation is EXTENDED to all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
STRApTON.

J. T. Sprague is at F. f. Hescock's for the
present
Miss Jennie NJ Sheperson returned home last
week from Hoosick Falls y. y.
The continued cold weather keeps the Shedding
good Many are suffering with hard colds
Bert L. Perry has moved to the II. w Ester
brook house, and with c. O. Gould Chas Allen
and W. P Styles is teaming for F. D. Chase.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
RELIEF In Sir hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved
in six hours by the New Great South American
Kidney Cure This new remedy is a great sur
prise on account of its'eXceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys back and
every part of the urinary passages in male or fe
male, 1t relieves retention of water and pain in
passing il almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by GEO. f. GREENE, Druggist, Bratteboro,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
MARLBORO.

l.. g. Powers is moving back 10 his farm This
week after several years absence from town. We
are glad to welcome them back
The friends of Mrs Lucy GoodeH Youngest
daughter OF the late Sylvester Worden will he
sorry 70 learn she has been brought to the old
homestead this week very i'll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22

Mrs Michael McInherney and Miss Kate Toomey
were overcome 10y coal gas in the formers sleep
ing room at South Deerfield Monday night Both
were unconscious, and Miss Toomey has since
dled. Mrs .Mclnherney has not yet recovered
consciousness and is not expected to live
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
EAST DOVER.

Drs. Pratt and White tool, a cancerous ttirnor
from the person of Mrs. Lizzie Holland this week
:, Dr. Minnie Leavitt gave a lecture at the Metho.
ulst church last Friday evening, which was listen
ca 10 WIN great interest. After the lecture Miss
Leavltt organized a Woman's Christian Temper
ance union 'f0'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
WEST DOVER

There seems to be quite a call for potatoes lust
now ~ cents per bushel being the price paid
Mr.. Dory. who has been teaming for j. d
home in Florida Mass W lis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
In THE LOCAL FIELD.
DuMMRRSTON HILL.

DR.. Minnie Leavitt gave, Sunday even
ing, temperance lecture at the school
house which was thoroughly appreciated At
the close a temperance society, called the
VS. was organized with about twenty mem
bers. Mrs. j. n. Betterley, president;
Ethel Jilson, vice president; M. E. Cham
berlain, secretary; NJ. NJ. Stockwell, cor
responding secretary; Ida Betterley, treas
urer. A good beginning from which it is
hoped much good may result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
HALIFAX.

frof ROLAND, the celebrated horse tanner. in
structed class of % in the art of breaking, and
driving horses, at Fayette Niless last week Thurs
DAY Al were well satisfied with the wav Mr.
ROLAND managed the colts that were brought to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
aUILFORD CENTRE.

The following is the program for the
next regular meeting of Broad Brook
grange, March ~:
Music by the choir; defamation by viii Morse;
paper by Mrs. f. G. Taylor; song by Mrs. Bull
lock. Gertie and Mabel Carpenter; recitation by
Nellie Hudson; essay. Some of the difficulties
of dressmaking" Mrs. Herbert Jacobs. This
question will be discussed: Should it fall to the
lot of the man or he woman to build the fire IN
the morning" This will be followed by a dough-
nut race.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22

H. E. Thayer is at home but expects to leave for
his business at Meriden Conn, Saturday.
A little son of Joseph Clark. aged four years
was riding on an OK sled to the sugar house the
18th, when barrel. of lime fell on him, breaking
both bones below the knee of the left leg. He is
aiiite comfortable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22

Have you ever noticed how your system seems
70 crave special assistance in the spring. Just
the help required is given by Hood 5 Sarsaparilla
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-22
Death of James l.. Jefts.

James L. Jefts, whose death occurred
last Friday, and whose funeral was held on
Sunday, was an old-time stage-driver and
hotel-keeper. Many years ago he drove
the stage between Brattleboro and Towns
bend, and is said to have been one of the
first to drive four-horse coach over the
Green Mountains to Arlington. He kept
the Putney hotel for several years, and was
at one time resident of Michigan where
he held the office of sheriff and kept
hotel. For several years past his home
had been at Dorr Clough's in this village.
He is survived by one son, Geo. j. Jefts,
for many years well-known hotel clerk III
Brattleboro, at one time manager of the
Brooks House, and now employed as sales
man ON the New England circuit by one of