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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15

The seasons festivities still flourish iu dstric
No. TO- The latest surprise uarty was inflicted
upon the family Of our esteemed ueighbor, Henry
Adams last "Wednesday evening, by about 60 Of
their friends. After little time spent in social
greetings, the large room iu his cOmInodious shop
was cleared for action. Upon impro, Used tables
were placed rows Of bright tu pauS filled with
pressed snow, from which cupiOuS outpourings
of Wilmington's choicest brand of maple syrup.
done to the exact point under the practiced eve
OF Father Newland. were generously sampled
by the wa ting people. much good humor the
while prevailing.
Soon, after the tables and other fixtures were
removed. came Prof Stephens troupe Of mas
queraderS. "a genuine surprise. DESTROYS of in
formation from some reliable source concerning
the possibilities of this town. they had stopped
over from the train TO investigate the matter out
side the limits Of the village whose name and
fame had reached them. and by whose strong
electric lights they had read its blooming adver-
tlSemenis IN their homes amidst the cauebrake on
the turbid Rio Grande. They were cordially re-
celved and in return favored the company with a
selection of songs and plantation melodies
The older members of the party returned
TO the house TO enjoy quiet hour of social con
verse. while the young people from six years old
10 90. devoted the time 10 games and other amuse.
ments, in which the agility shown by some of the
Older members was veritable surprise to their
junior partners. At II O'Clock the motion to ad-
Journ for two weeks was carried. That the even
ing was pleasantly passed goes without saying.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
NEWFANE.

A. Pigeon of Brattleboro gives an "exhi-
bition of magic at Union hail. Monday
evening, Feb. Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Knapp and Mr. and
Mrs. A. S. Codding visited their aged
uncle, Ezra King, at South Newfane.
Our former pastor, Rev. w. w. Mason,
is heard from through the papers as giving
a historical address of great interest in the
centennial celebration of the Congrega-
tional church in Dracut Mass, where his
fathers pastorate, that of Rev. Elias Mason,
was succeeded by his own.
The January number of The School
Dial from North street school, Brattleboro,
has an interest of local flavor, aside from
the fact of Miss Sawyer being the principal
of this tlourishiug school, Merton c. Rob
bins, whose father and grandfather were
Newfane men, has an interesting article on
Vermont university, in which college this
place is at present represented by three
brothers, Arthur, Clifton and Carlton
Howe. 1t is matter of pride that our
state university furnishes the advantages
enumerated by this article. Fourteen
towns in this county are represented in
Miss Sawyer's school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
WARDSBORO.

Walter Whitaker returned home on
Wednesday after a weeks visit with friends
in this state.
We are glad to note that Chaplin Read
has so far recovered as to be able to walk
outdoor again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis have moved to
Putney. They will,b greatly missed espec-
tally among the young people of this viii
lage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hescock returned
home Wednesday after ten days visit at
Joseph Whittaker's. Mrs. Whitaker is
slowly recovering from her recent accident
On account of the heavy storm of last
week the musicale which was to have been
given in Union hall on Saturday evening
was postponed. 1t will, however, be given
in the near future.
a series of revival meetings which be-
gan here last Sunday in the Methodist
church continue to increase in interest and
numbers. Mr.. Ford leads the singing and
breaches every evening at o'clock. The
public is cordially invited to attend these
meetings
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
SOUTH LONDONDERRY
Death of Henry Shanks.

In the death of Henry NJ. Shanks, which
occurred Feb. I, this community loses one
of its most promising young men. Mr.
Shanks was the only son of the editor of
the Londonderry Sitter, and was but 80
years of age. He was engaged in work in
the Sitter Office, working there'as usual on
Monday, but was taken i'll that night with
malignant scarletina, which proved fatal
on Thursday morning. His two little girls
have been i'll with scarlet fever, the younger
not yet having fully recovered. Mr..
Shanks twas kind husband and father,
and faithful son. as was shown in his will
lingness to assist his father at a time when
his paper was threatened with suppression.
How sadly the young wife and children
will miss the protecting care of husband
and father only those who have suffered
like Affections can tell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
JAMAICA,

Maud Howard is visiting relatives at
Windsor.
Mrs. Sumner of Geneseo, H., is visiting
friends here.
Almon Willis is spending the week in
New York city.
Frank Phelps of Chester is visiting
friends and relatives here.
Timothy Boynton is at Boston, with his
son, William, who is in critical condition.
Johnnie Wheeler is afflicted with a boil
on his forehead, which affects his eyes
baly.
Fred Ballard and wife have returned
from their three weeks visit with friends
at Ludlow and Rutland.
Rev. f. b. Earle, pastor of the Baptist
church, is called away to st. Johns, n.
b., to the bed side of his sick father, but
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15

1BORO FK0AY, FEBRUARY Is. 1895.

eral single teams took large delegation
to Mr.. Houghton's, where a very pleasant
afternoon and bountiful supper were en-
ioyed. The general sentiment seemed to
be that for such occasions we would 90
early and often.
Miss Nellie NJ. Mason finished very
satisfactory year as teacher in the primary
school last Friday. The following items
for the last term are of interest: Whole
number of scholars, 20; average attend
ance 27.4S. The following scholars we're
perfect in attendance: Grace Bailey, Alice
F. Dale, Mary Gage, Myra Hardy, Josie
Kneeland, Lonnie Chamberlain, Ernest
Cudworth, Herbert G. Rand, Walter j.
Rand; perfect for the year, Lonnie Cham
berlan Josie Kneeland. Miss Mason gave
a reception to her pupils Tuesday evening
Twentyseven were present and enjoyed
the evening with games and refreshments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
We
WILMINGTON.

The town report is in the hands of the
printer
Plumbers from North Adams have done
work for Harry L. Adams and John c..
Newton this week.
Albert G. Buell. has bought Mrs. Stephen
I. Boyd's farm with exception of a por-
ton of the upper moving.
Hon. James X. Batchelder of Arlington
has been engaged by c. b. Lawton post,
q. A. r., as speaker next Memorial day.
Col. Goulding, the newly elected treas
urer of the savings bank, has fully assum-
ed the duties of the position. G. l.. Stick
ney who filled the position so acceptaby
for several months, has returned to Brat
tleboro, leaving many friends and we'll
wishers.
On account of the severe storm of last
week no trains reached us from Thursday
night to Monday night, at which time a
train pulled into the depot drawn by three
engines. About 20 bags of mail matter
gave us some information about matters in
the outside world.
The regular meeting of the Literary and
Scientific union occurred on Wednesday
evening and was well attended as usual.
Following is the program: Song, Miss Oh
i've Spencer recitation, Donald Adams;
piano duet, Misses Faith and Charlotte
hldder; lecture, The pessimistic side of
life" Rev. r. G. T. Mckenzie: cornet So
10, Orrin r. Buell.. The lecture by Mr..
Mckenzie was replete with forcible illus
trations, humorous stories and helpful sug-
gestions and was listened to with undivid-
ed attention.
The adjourned meeting to consider the
graded school question was well attended
on Tuesday evening. Letters were read
from Hon. j. w. Watson of Bradford and
Hon. 5. d. Hobson of Island Pond, giving
description of school buildings recently
erected at their places, with estimates of
cost, A letter from Mason S. Stone, state
superintendent, was also read. The com
mittee elected at previous meeting was
instructed to continue to their correspond
ence with view to gaining all the infor-
nation possible, and at suitable time call
a meeting of the town to consider the feas-
Utility and advisabiity of the project.
Union services were held at the Baptist
church last Sunday morning and evening.
During the previous storm a quantity of
snow found Judgment over the audience
room and as a natural consequence, when
the room warmed up the snow melted and
the water came through the ceiling. Just
as Mr.. Smith was getting well under way
with his sermon a stream struck his man
uscript, whereupon he observed that the
sermon would evidently not be dry. Nov
ing to a new position he proceeded. but
the water followed. The preacher remark
ed that all Baptists believe in water, but
wish it properly administered. Several
hats were more or less injured and numer-
OuS smiles were observed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15

given, after which supper will be served
All the features of the evening will be car
ried out to correspond with the name "old
folks" All are invited.
Sparks from the smoke-stack of F. l..
Perce's Putney Falls mill lodged at the
iuncture of shingles and iron roofing Tues.
day, causing a small blaze which nearly
burned off one rafter before it was discov-
cred. A blaze of about the same proper
tons, in the same place, and from the same
cause, occurred just week previous.
Tickets for the play "The man from
Maine" will 60 on sale at the post-office
next Tuesday morning, and should be pro-
cured as early as possible, as a large adj
vance sale is confidently expected. Every
one should see this play, not merely for
his own benefit, but for the assistance of
the club in raising this special debt. Re-
member, also, the social dance which fol-
lows the play.
A Reorganization of the Baptist Sunday
school took place at the vestry last Sunday,
these officers being elected: Superintend-
ent, E. o. Gassett; assistant superintend-
ent, II. o. Dodge; secretary, Mrs. VIII O.
Allen; assistant secretary, Mrs. M. G. In
gals; treasurer, Frank A. Burditt; assist
ant treasurer, Fred f. Gilbert: librarian,
William p. Hannum; assistant librarian,
Fred Hannum. Mr. Gassett begins his
10th year of faithful and efficient service
as superintendent of this school.
A more helpful and interesting meeting
than that of the convention at the Congre-
gational church Wednesday evening, re-
port of which will be found elsewhere, is
hardly imaginable, as the applause of 800
people testified. Two hundred were fed in
the vestry below. Those people, and there
are not few of them, who, next morning
walked up to the fact that something of
unusual interest transpired the night be-
fore, should bear it in mind that church af-
fairs are not always dry and uninteresting,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
SOUTH VERNON.

Geo. Brooks has been drawing logs to
mill for material to build horse barn.
Mrs. E. Tyler is in Erving, Mass, for a
few days visit with her son, w. j. Tyler.
The vines in w. n. Dunklee's green
house are in fine condition and he has begun
sending cucumbers to market.
The entertainment given at the hotel
hall Monday evening by the Mt. Hermon
students and young ladies from the train
ing school was socially success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
At the Churches.

At the Congregational church the usual morn
ing service will begin at 1915, TO be followed by
the Sunday school Junior Endeavor meeting at
p. NJ. In the evening the young people will con
duet a missionary meeting. Prayer meeting at
$50 Thursday evening.
At the Methodist church Sunday morning Rev.
f. W. Sharp will preach at II O'Clock on the sub
ieCt Personal responsibility. Text, Romans
NV, II: so then every one of us shall give an
account of himself to God" Sunday school at
II NJ; Junior league at $3.50 p. NJ: Epworth league
at p, NJ: praise and PRAYER meeting at 80 p NJ;
young mems Bible class Tuesday evening at 30;
prayer meeting Thursday evening at 1870.
At the Baptist church Rev Edwin +. Mitchell
will preach at iO:i1 from the theme "Contending
for the ancient faith" Sunday school at II
O'Clock; Christian Endeavor meeting at p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Arthur Bailey has gone to Springfield,
Mass, for a while.
Walter Stratton returned from his visit
in Connecticut Monday evening.
Cecil Stratton is ill.-Mrs. Rhoda Pow
ers is quite ill.--Mrs. n. b. Perry is upon
the gain, though rather slowly.
Mrs. f. NJ. Stratton has been quite i'll
for the past week, but is improving at this
time.-Mrs. f, c. Perry has been i'll dur
ing the past week.
About so of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Metcalf called upon them for a sur
prise party on Tuesday evening. A very
enjoyable time is reported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
there will be services as usual, at the Bar

there will be services as usual, at the Bap
fist church Sunday.
About 80 friends met at Clifford CIRCUITS
last week Monday evening to celebrate the
18th anniversary of the marriage of Mr.
and Mrs. Grout. A pleasant time was en-
joyed and the visitors left many substan-
tial tokens of their friendship.
There will be an entertainment Friday
evening" Feb. %, consisting of music,
speaking, etc, and refreshments will be
served. The novelty of the occasion will
be this: The ladies will have nothing to
do, not even to wait on the table, or wash
the dishes, but they will be the judges in
the prize speaking contest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BRooKLINB.

The winter term in No. 3 closed last
week.
Minnie Allbee is suffering from acute
rheumatism.
Edward Bush of Springfield, Mass, is
visiting at his fathers.
Herman Osgood and Guy Allbee are
home from the Burlington dairy school.
The society of United Workers gave a
bonnet party and box social Tuesday even
ing. On account of the bad travelling
there were not as many out as usual, but
the evenings entertainment was pleasant
one and full of merriment. They will have
a sociable at Miss Nella Morse's next Tues
day evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
WEST DUMMERsTON.

The dramatic club will repeat their play
entitled "On the brink, Friday, Feb. %,
at Dummerston.
Abbie NJ. Dunklee, Mrs. Frank Downs,
Mrs. O. Norcross, Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford
Wilson are on the sick list.
Miss Kate Connarn celebrated her 10th
birthday by inviting her friends to her
home Saturday, where they had a very
pleasant time, with music and refresh
ments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
DOVER.

Last weeks storm of wind and snow
was the severest for years. The mercury
was 209 below zero Wednesday morning,
and did not get above zero until Saturday
morning. The wind blew a gale most of
the time.
Miss Nina Miller of West Brattleboro
closed her third term of school in district
No. on the 9TH inst. She is a thorough
teacher who deserves the esteem of both
parents and pupils
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
EAST DOVER

A sleghing party of four couples at
tended eye concerto" at Newfane.
Fred Knowlton, stage driver to West
Dover is i'll with the grip at Amos Aliens.
Last weeks snow and wind effectually
blocked the roads and there was no travel
for three or four days.
The creamery is in trouble with a frozen
water pipe, and three or four days digging
has not served to remedy il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
Time Is Money!

"A man said the other day while
giving us his first order, Il have
made up my mind to do my TRADING
here in the future, for the reason
that it is going to save me lots Of
'lme' When I come TO town 7
always have errands at about half a
dozen different stores, and if I can
get all my goods under one roof if
VIII make quite a difference w;,L
me-" 0e with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15

The storm and blow of the past week
has been the worst in this section for years
Frank Churchill has returned from
Maine, where he was called to attend his
sisters funeral.
The prize exercises which were to have
taken place Feb. s, have been postponed
indefinitely, on account of the illness of
some of the children.
Mr. and Mrs. George Howe of Spring
field were in town the first of the week,
called here to attend the funeral of Mr..
Shanks, who was brother of Mrs. Howe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15

i1aVe you ever looked at it IN that
nght Isn't your time worth some
'nlng' and doesn't it take you nearly
as long to do your running around
as it does to go and come from
town. If So the remedy is right
mere We have got the goods, and
we are willing, yes anxious to put
''e'n up for you. We think we
can save you both time and money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
VERNON.

Regular meeting of Vernon grange next
Tuesday evening
Gertrude Brown has gone to Orange
Mass, for weeks visit.
c. S. Harris, lifelong resident of Yer
non; died Thursday, aged 50.
Rev. A. j. Hough will preach in the
chapel next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
All are cordially invited.
The premium pig of Vernon, this year
was slaughtered Monday and yielded 534i
lbs. of nice pork. Who fatted the pig?
Baxter Reed, of course; he always has the
biggest pig
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
VICINITY GLEANINGS.


young son Of Mr. Root attempted last week
to dig out the inside Of what was supposed to be
worthless dynamite cartridge, The result was
an explosion which tore off one 1nger and badly
mangled the boys right hand, nearly destroy ing
it,
slight fire occurred last week Friday morn
ing in one end of the building containing s.
Holden's paint shop and the printing Office of Ed
White & Son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
WARDSRORO CENTRE

l. B. Putnam is in Brattleboro at work
for 5. A. Smith Il Co.
There was no service at the hall on Sun
day, the roads not being opened in time for
pastor or people to get there.
With snow drifts and break downs on
the railroad, the arrival of our mails has
been thing of uncertainty for the past
eight or ten days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
a Winters Tale.

Or persons suffering from wasting disease Consump
Co 0C1oluIa special
OIL 1t ought to be taken wasting overcome But
Tor those who rarely actually i'll Codver Oil
especially valuable in Winter Spring.
lila you say perhaps that you cannot take Codv Oil You
us taste
pam OIL It'll plain oil
IS not only Codver Oil paaabe the most delicate
stomach but 1t also contains the Hypophosphes
ionic and an aid to digestion Anybody
lt Just as important to build the system when you
IS 10 cure the local Inflammation
and Colds disappear taking remedy the beauty it all
IS It's harder take dnextt
Livery time you take SCOTS Emulsion for cold
t the next This advantage over
ordinary cough remedies. And there others.
DsL accept ag,h4g said vt good" Emulsion cannon be duplicated
SUIT BOVINE EsWYOrk City, All Druggists SOC. and 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
LONDONDERRY.

The village school closed last Friday.
c. f. Bacon has decided to build store
in the spring on the site of the one burned.
Frank Stevens is on the sick list.-B.
NJ. wilkins is suffering from an attack of
rheumatism.-H Dow remains about the
same.-Ara Whitman is better.-Mrs Don
Wyman is very i'll.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
WINDHAM.

Rev. Mr.. Grimes, who had an appoint
ment to preach here last Sunday, could
not get here until Monday. He is to re-
main and preach next Sunday.
The drama, "Placer Gold" will be pre-
sented next Tuesday, Feb. 10, at town
hall by the young people of this place. An
oyster supper is advertised to come after it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
GUILFORD.

G. f. Estabrooks has been housed for
the past two weeks by illness.
Israel Hall of Halifax was in town last
week buying cattle for Boston market,
shipping carload from Brattleboro on
Monday of this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
ATHENS.

The Young Peoples Society of Christian En-.
deavor have arranged for a Washington enter
tainment next Friday evening, Feb - Supper
will be served from to O'Clock, appropriate ex-
erciSes to follow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
The Gates of Pearl

Throu Oh which the human voice issues should
never become rusty. To keep the teeth for ever
free from blemish, to render their decay inpos-
sble it is only necessary to fragrant Sozodont
1t is antiseptic and supremely wholesome
II is never too late to mend with Spalding's
Glue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15

Miss Mabelle Fullerton has been i'll with
the grip for the past week.
Mark Houghton has been quite i'll, but
was much better at last accounts.
Miss Blanche Brigham gave great salts
faction as teacher in the Houghton district,
closing her school last Friday
The new bell for the Baptist church was
swung into place Wednesday by b. p.
johnson, the contractor,
Bert Morse was quite seriously injured
while working the mill of c. II. Willard,
I'd, the other day, but it is hoped he has
not sustained permanent injury.
a broken journal delayed the mail train
nearly all night Monday, but they got
through to Londonderry in season to make
the morning trip to Brattleboro Tuesday
all right.
State Deputy 5. y. Gould instituted a
lodge of Good Templars here Wednesday
evening. The meeting was held in Ma
sonic hall, and about - names were on the
list of applicants
The popular reading by Miss Gould.
which was to have taken place the Sth,
was postponed on account of the storm,
and will occur in the town hall tonight.
1t is hoped she will have a full house.
A delightful occasion was enjoyed We'd
nesday afternoon by the ladies' aid society
of the Baptist church. who met with Mrs.
Geo. H. Houghton. Several of the men
went along to take care of the women. A
four-horse team driven by c. Q. Stebbins.
W. d. buttons two-horse team, and sew
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15

Much of life's misery is due to Indigestion: for
who can be happy with pain in his stomach
As a corrective and strengthened of the alimen.
tary organs, Ayers Pills are invaluable their
use being always attended with marked benefit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-15
TOWNSHEND.


The dedication of the new church build
ing of the First Baptist church will take
place on Wednesday, Feb. p. There will
be two services in the morning at 1890.
and the afternoon at 80 The morning S
program includes: Invocation, Rev. NJ. f.
Hardy; prayer, Rev. c. II. Spaulding, d.
D., Boston; sautation to the church, Rev.
F. j. Parry of Brattleboro; report of build
ing and building fund committees: offer
tory announced by eX-Gov. Fuller; .ad-
dresses by neighboring pastors, Gen. T. J..
Estey. and others; benediction, Rev. f. j.
CoOps, South Newfane. The afternoon
service opens with invocation by Rev. +.
b. Earle, Jamaica; Scripture reading and
prayer, Rev. c. French, and Rev. +. s.
Smith, West Brattleboro: dedication ser
mon by Rev. DR.. Spauding, who is the
district secretary of the American Baptist
Publication society; responsive dedicatory
service; dedication prayer, Rev. y. y.
Glazier, Greenfield; benediction, Rev. A.
j. Smith, Wilmington. Two original songs
written by the pastor Rev. c. d. r.
Meacham, will be sung during the services
The church is substantially complete, the
seats are ready to be put in place, and it is
hoped to have the furnishings in order in
time for the dedication. The house will
contain four memorial windows, the gift of
descendants of the late Rev. Dr. Fletcher,
of eX-Judge Stoddard, and of the families
of Aurelus Howard and Deacon Samuel
Gray.