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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
STATIONS RIVER.

Rev. Mr.. Baldwin attended the Baptist
anniversaries at Saratoga, n, Y.
On Tuesday the senior class at Vermont
Academy had their ride to Brattleboro.
The slight earthquake on Tuesday fore
noon was attended with heavy rumbling
sound.
Dr. Finney has rented house in Graf
ton. He moved his goods this week to his
new home.
Rev. Mr.. Leach will occupy the Congre-
gational pulpit next Sunday in exchange
with the pastor.
Mondays rain was NEST welcome and
timely. The grass especially began to suf-
fer for lack of moisture.
Rev. Mr.. Ballou has formally accepted
his call to the Congregational church at
Chester. He will enter upon his services
there the first Sunday in July.
Charles Villas, whose summer home is at
Alstead, n. H., on Monday brought some
friends to our village in his English tally
no, driving a fine "four-in-hand'' team.
Miss Grace Conant, teacher of elocution
at Vermont Academy, was one of the
judges Wednesday evening at the prize
speaking at Leland and Gray seminary.
Mr. and Mrs. J. X. Bancroft return this
week from Buffalo, n. Y, to their de-
lightful summer residence, Maple Grove.
Their coming is always an event of general
interest.
Agreeably to the new law, our public
schools Wednesday afternoon sang patri-
otto songs and listened with interest to adj
dresses by DR.. Pettengill and Rev. j. A.
Leach. The children could not fail to
have their love of country strengthened
thereby.
The quarterly meeting of the town sun
day school association on Sunday evening
brought together company of workers
which filled the Congregational church to
the doors. There were five excellent ad-
dresses, good singing, and fresh inspira-
ton furnished all present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.
TOWN HALL IMPROVEMENTS

The town hall committee received last
Friday from j. B. McElfatrick d Son the
complete working drawings and specifica-
tions for the Improvements on the town
building. The plan as has already been
said, contemplates an extension of 80 feet
in the rear, with an opera house 80 by 81
feet, with seating capacity of $50, and a
hall for town uses 6S feet 6 inches by 81
feet, or two feet larger the long way than
the present one, with post-office quarters,
town clerk, selectmen and listers rooms,
and large book vault conveniently arranged
on the first floor. The present front will
only be changed so far as to remove the
steps and lower the entrance door to the
ground, filling the space at the top with a
transom.
The plans are now open for bids and
several prominent builders have them I'M
der consideration, among them two New
York firms, Bliss of Hartford, who built
the Mortified auditorium; Pellet Brothers
of Worcester; Wood of Westfeld: and
Rogers of Brandon, who built the state
asylum at Waterbury. Our local builders
have also been asked to submit bids if they
wish to do so.
Mr. MISSIONER of the firm of McElfatrick
IL Son came up from New York yesterday
afternoon to consult with the committee
about some of the details.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
GRAFTON,

Miss Daisy Hill is with her sister, Mrs
DR.. Staples.
Mrs. d. L. Clarke returned to her home
Friday, May "a.
A slight shock of earthquake was felt
here on Tuesday, the 2Sth.
Mrs. Cushman from Boston is visiting
her mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Warren Sherwin goes to Amherst,
Mass, today, to visit her son Frank.
Mrs Hamilton from Dublin, n. H., is
with her daughter, Mrs. Helen Hamilton.
Rev. Mr.. Leach will exchange with Rev.
Mr.. Chaplin of Saxtons River next Sunday.
Mrs. j. B. Clapp, with her children, will
come to the Butterfeld house about the
goth of June.
1t is pleasant for the many friends of
Miss Diament to know that she is to re-
turn to the home of John Pettengill.
The meetings at the chapel on Saturday
and Sunday evenings will be conducted by
the young people of the Christian Endeavor
society.
Mrs. James Duncan and Miss Alice Dun
can of Boston have engaged rooms at the
Phelps hotel for the months of July and
and August,
The proceeds of the school exhibition
some weeks ago have been expended for a
flag, which will soon be placed upon the
schoolhouse.
The interest in Memorial day does not
decrease as the years 60 by. We have the
usual exercises at the church and elaborate
decoration Of the graves at the cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
DEATH OF A. B. sIMoNDs.

A. B. Simonds died yesterday afternoon
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. d. n.
Tolles. Mr.. Simonds, who was born in
Alstead, n. H., in 1914, was at two differ
ent times in business here, owning at one
time what is now the Sherman property on
Elliot street. He was also engaged in
business in Perkinsville, Williston and
Burlington. He was twice married, and
after the death of his second wife, about
nine years ago, he came to Brattleboro to
live with his daughter, Mrs. Tolles. Mr..
Simonds was a member of the Baptist
church, and in his long illness has borne
patiently his enforced absence from the
active duties. of life. He is survived by
three sons and two daughters-Fred H. of
Norwood, n. y; Edward, A. b. and Miss
Winnie of Burlington, and Mrs. d. n.
Tolles of this place. A brother, j. w. ST.
monds, and sister, Mrs. Sophia Van Doom,
are residents of this town. Prayer will be
offered by Rev. A. j. Hough at the house
tomorrow morning at 9:30 O'Clock, and
the body will be taken to Burlington for
burial in the family lot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Mr.. Haneys acting in this role was grand,
and one glance of his eyes would suffice to
give one "the creeps and crawls' all night.
His death scene was without exception the
best. Taffy, the Engishman, the Scotch
"laird," and Little Bilee were all artists of
the first degree, and Madame Wizard was
exceedingly French. Altogether it was
one of the best things seen on our stage
for years.
The phases of life in a prohibition state
were well portrayed in Hoyt's "a Temper
ance Town." which played at the opera
house Saturday night. 1t was an unusu-
ally good company, and interpreted this,
one of Hoyt's best plays in an able and
pleasing manner. While the audience was
made up of the best and most sedate citi-
zens, it must be acknowledged that, from
the first, their sympathies were almost en-
tirely with the "Rum crowd" The Cram
rods, by their two-sidedness, Immediately
won the disfavor of all. Kneeland Pray,
especially, in his attempt to close the sa-
looms, that he might have the monopoly of
the rum trade for his drug store, merted
the Kisses which he received. Mink Jones
and his son, Bingo, furnished fun for the
evening, and were among the best charac-
tiers on the cast. Old Uncle Joe Veal was
not far behind. Miss Warner took the
role of Ruth Hardman with ease and grace,
and captivated the audience by her charm
ing presence and dramatic talent. Rox-
ana, the parsons niece, did more for the
temperance cause by her quiet influence
over Bingo than the combined efforts of
all the "Ramrods.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
SPORTING.

Only eight hits were made off Burrell
Monday in the Memphis-Evansville game.
l.. 2. Sheldon, Rutland boy, has been
elected captain of the Yale athletic team
for the coming year.
Murphy of the New Bedfords made three
hits in three times at the bat in a game
with Brockton this week.
Yale won the Mott Haven games on
Saturday with 30 points to her credit. The
university of Pennsylvania was second
with % and Harvard third with %.
Mike Dirnberger of Syracuse, n. Y,
broke the one mile bicycle record at Louis
vile, KY, Wednesday. He was paced by
a squad and covered the mile in l:45 fat.
The l.. A. w. was represented at the trial
and the record is official.
Bicyclists will be interested in the action
of r. B. Heacock of New York city, who,
in retaliation for the annoyances caused TO
bicyclists by drivers, will begin a crusade
against drivers of unlighted vehicles at
night, causing the arrest of these who ap-
pear without the ordinance-prescribed lamp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

The New York court of appeals has re-
sentenced DR.. Buchanan, the wife muir
derer, to be electrocuted during the week
beginning Monday, July one,
Under the new order of things in New
York city Inspector Williams and Chief of
Police Byrnes have been driven out of the
department and have gone on to the retired
list, result which especially pleases Rev.
DR.. Parkhurst.
A darkness like that of night settled
over New York city at noon Monday, and
business was generally suspended, or con-
Quoted by lamp light, until the strange
visitation passed away after lasting an
hour or two.
A movement for a memorial to Rev. DR..
Parkhurst was started after the elections
last fall, in recognition of his work for
municipal reform, and the sum of SOS, 959
was contributed. By DIR. Parkhurst's re-
quest this money has now been turned over
for the maintenance of the New York City
Vigilance league.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

The school had exercises appropriate to
Memorial day on Wednesday afternoon.
On Tuesday forenoon a slight earthquake
shock was felt in various parts of the
village.
Mr.. Finney of Saxtons River is moving
to the farm of Mrs. Maria Walker a mile
from the village.
The remains of Mrs. Rhoda Holden, an
old resident of this place, were brought
here the 10Th from Londonderry for burial.
At the annual meeting of the w. c. T.
u, the old board of officers was reelected.
The following members were elected dele
gates to the county convention at Newfane
the 9th and eth of June: Mrs. Weaver
Mrs. Bolster, Miss Cushing, Mrs. Pierce,
Mrs. Gushing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

DR.. and Mrs. A. f. May of Middletown,
Conn, are guests at J. p. Goodenough's
Just as the procession started on Memo
rial day Capt. Streeter's carriage was run
into by a frightened horse. Both front
wheels were smashed but Capt. Streeter,
and Mr.. Beverage, who was with him, es-
capped without injury.
The school of Miss Lena Crosier. in dis
trict No. :, held exercises on Wednesday
afternoon in observance of Memorial day.
After the rendering of patriotic songs and
other suitable selections, line of march was
formed and flowers were carried to the
cemetery.
The annual meeting of the trustees of
Brattleboro academy was held on Wednes-
day evening. After the usual reports had
been presented the old officers were reflect
ed, save that the vacancy occasioned by the
death of Mr. Herrick on the prudential
committee had to be filled. W. d. Stock
well and Miss Maria Stedman were elected
to fill vacancies on the board. A resolu-
ton was adopted recognizing the bequest
of $1,000 left by S. n. Herrick in his will.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
AFTER THOUGHTS

II. F. Burnham slipped on the street one
day this week, throwing his right elbow
out of joint and wrenching and straining
the ligaments seriously.
The Vermont Wheel club was well rep
resented at the Greenfield race yesterday.
Coombs started in one race but the leg
hurt at Springfield last year went back on
him and he was obliged to withdraw.
Fisk of Keene won the half mile handi-
cap, also taking second place in the one
mile open.
Mary F. Austin, daughter of John Aus
tin, died yesterday afternoon at her home
on Canal street after an illness of several
months. She was for many years a faith
full employe at Young d Knowton's, work
ing there until the death of her mother
about year ago Miss Austin won for
herself many warm friends, who mourn
her death. She is survived by her father,
sister, Mrs. P. NJ. Baker, and brother,
James Austin. The funeral will be helh
at st. MichaePs Roman Catholic churcd
tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Shrewd Hetty Green.

She Doesn't Depend on 'Luclsy Deals. &c
but Finds out All by Herself where to
Put Her Numerous Dollars.
A dispatch from New York tells of some
of Mrs. Hetty Green's methods, and of the
belief among spectators that her money
has been very largely made by lucky deals
in bonds, stock and wheat. This theory
does not seem to be borne out, as no one
really knows of her ever dealing in specua-
tive stock. The cashier of the bank
through which she deals says she relies
mostly upon her own plans for knowledge
of any deal she wishes to make. He still
further tells of her means lof finding out
what she wishes to know.
as Mrs. Green entertaining an appli-
cation for a loan upon house propertyW
he says. "There her shrewd detective
methods come into full play. She calls
upon the tenant, learns everything she
wants to know touching the condition and
rental of the property. OF course she
must depend upon her lawyers for ascer-
tanning the legal membranes, but for all
else she depends upon her own inquisitorial
powers and she rarely makes a mistake.
Dwelers in apartment houses have often
been surprised by visits from an elderly
anu not well dressed woman, VINO does not
hesitate to dicker for the fiat as if she wish
ed to rent it furnished. 1t is Mrs. Hetty
Green who, in this way, is enabled to in
spect every room and make up her opinion
as to value,
"This habit of finding ont everything
ascertainable about what she contemplates
buying, Mrs. Green carries into the smallest
concerns. Last summer, she thought she
could outtlank the livery stable men of her
Vermont home by buying a horse and rig
of her own. She told Mr.. Quinlan that
every one was trying to rob her and that
the man who owned the horse and carriage
she contemplated buying wanted to charge
her 5000, or just double the value in her
judgment. The next time she saw Mr..
Quinlan she was in great spirits.
II got that horse and rig for &c.," she
said.
"How did you manage it?" Mr. Quinlan
asked.
81 went to a man who had a grudge
against the owner and got him to tell me
of every fault of the horse and carriage.
would have given him 500 for it, but
with that knowledge beat him down to
$60,'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
NORTHFIRLD, MASS.

The public schools all held Memorial
day exercises on Wednesday afternoon in
their several school houses.
A. r. Barber has recently sold his place
on Main street to Mr.. Schell, who is to
convert portion of it into park.
The new hotel on Main street was open
ed on Saturday and has cut the sign
"Stimpson's Inn" The Loveland House
also has been renovated and is very at
tractive.
Memorial day services were we'll attend
ed and very impressive in character. On
Sunday morning the Grand Army and
Sons of Veterans marched from their hall
to the Congregational church, where they
were joined by the Belief corps. The
church was beautifully trimmed with cut
flowers and potted plants, and the fine
music rendered by the chorus from the
schools added much to the impressiveness
of the service. Rev. Mr.. Scofeld from
Texas preached the sermon. The exer-
cises on Thursday were held at the town
hall, Col. Haskins of Brattleboro being the
orator.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
HIGH SCHOOL.

Ethel and Ernest Waterman entertain
the senior class and teachers at their home
this evening.
The High school ball team played a
practice game on the island Wednesday
with picked nine. Score, B. H. S. %;
picked nine l.
A game is to be played tomorrow be-
tween the Keene High school and the
Brattleboro High school. The Keene's are
said to have good team and an exciting
game is expected.
The game at Chesterfield Saturday re-
suited in a score of 50 to 8 in fovor of the
High school nine. The features of the
game were the pitching of Perry and
johnson and the good all around work of
Ald-ich, Davis and Wilcox.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

As competition increases it becomes harder
and harder for the business man to succeed, and
in recognition of this fact the public is often in
formed that this or that thing has come TO stay"
strong purpose is good but doing the thing is
even better. One of the greatest stayers we
know of is Pain Killer the advertisements of
which we are printing elsewhere. This famous
old family remedy has stayed in the homes of
the country So years, is today more popular than
ever. This one fact proves its value and makes
argument unnecessary. 1t only remains for the
proprietors las they are now doing to remind
each coming generation that for over half
century Pain Killer has been recognized as the
handiest, surest and cheapest cure for the COM
mon ills of humanity, and that a bottle on their
shelf will sooner or later save them trouble and
suffering and money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

Claus Olandt goes tomorrow to Keene,
where he will address the young men Sun
day.
1t is expected that Rev. Geo. c. Need
ham will address the Sunday afternoon
meeting for young men.
The ladies' auxiliary will hold its reg
ular monthly meeting at the rooms next
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Subject.
promises of the Bible"
A meeting in the interest of young men
will be held this evening in the Congre-
gational church at West Brattleboro, con
Quoted by Mr.. Olandt and Secretary Austin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY AT HINsDALE.

At S 4. NJ. yesterday detachment of the
Grand Army post went to North Hinsdale,
where they found the church handsomely
decorated and large audience gathered to
listen to recitations by the children and
addresses by Rev. Stephen Smith and
Comrade L. F. Liscom. The graves in the
cemetery there were decorated after the
exercises. At 1:15 the Artillery band of
Brattleboro escorted 200 pupils of the pub
lie schools to Grand Army hall, from
whence the procession moved to the town
hall, where the pupils gave appropriate
exercises in program of about two hours.
At the close the line of march was taken
to Pine Grove cemetery, where decoration
ceremonies were observed. The closing
exercises of the day were held in the town
hall in the evening, Col. Thos. Cogswell
of Gilmanton giving an eloquent address,
and speaking with special impressivenes to
the children. Business places were closed
during the day, and there was a good at
tendance at all the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
MILITARY NOTHs

Corp. G. A. Collins has been appointed
sergeant in the Fuller Battery and Pri-
Yates F. j. Robeair, L. H. Miller and L.
B. Bullock have been appointed corporals.
G. II. Smith and VIM. NJ. Allen have been
elected to membership.
The Estey Guard will have drill and
inspection at the armory next Friday morn
ing. They will march to the range for
dinner and in the afternoon the rifle com
petition will take place. Fuller Battery
will have their field day Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
Relief in Six 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. IL relieves retention of water and pain in
passing it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by GEO. E. GREENE, Druggist Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
A Wreck on the Paclnc Coast Also.

a San Francisco despatch says that the
Pacific Mail steamship Colima, bound from
that port tor Panama, has been wrecked
off the Mexican coast, and it is believed
that out of 173 passengers and crew only
10 were saved. No details are known eX-
cept that the vessel foundered last Monday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
EAST DOVER.

Rev. r. G. T. Mckenzie will preach and
administer communion at the Methodist
church next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

I'VE have used Hoods Pills and find them the
best we have ever taken. Mrs. j. E. Bulley,
South Wallingford Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

iootlngs, and list OF those who pay on
1000 or over.
Valuation Of firstclass real estate as
established at the last quadrennial
d. appraisal, June, 1894, S2,92ool1 90
Second class. 435 100 90
Additions to appraisal Of real estate
for improvement, etc, since last
p, qqadrennial appraisal, a033o 90
Real estate exempt from taxation at
time of last quadrennial appraisal,
exemption Of which has since ex-
PRED $500 90
Reductions made from appraisal of
real estate by reason Of flood, fire,
ETC. 900 90
Total value of real estate after MAX
ing deductions, s2,697.5n 90
personal estate, 1,S9G,1i1 90
Total amount Of real and personal
estate, 945q4 nsS 90
1890 polls assessed at 81, s3,8sO 90
Deductions for 80 mem
bers OF fire companies, 20 90
"a, $3.50 90
estate 45,9i2 IS
Total grand list, s40,952 SIS
Exemption for debts owing, sl,Ol3,26l 90.
Last year the total grand list was $40
166.4j; increase this year SS6.43. As
compared with the list of 1894 there is an
increase of SCI, PA in the real estate list,
due in part to the increase in such proper
ty made in the quadrenniel appraisal last
June.
The personal list is $50 ,557 less than last
year. This is caused by shrinkage of some
of the larger lists, and by an increase of
Sf7S,975 in the amount of offsets claimed
for debts owing. Against this, however,
is the fact that several good-sized personal
lists have been added during the year.
The number of polls last year was 1918 :
increase u. This is partly accounted for
by the fact that the board of five listers
has been able to do the work more care
fully and thoroughly than ever before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
$5OOO'AND OVER.
The Heavy Tax Payers of Brat
tlebOrO.

As shown by the Grand List of IsO5---
a Comparison of the Total Figures
with Those of Last Year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, billiousness, indi-
gestion, headache. A pleasant laxative. All
druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

The listers have completed their work,
and we give herewith a summary of the
footings, and list of those who pay on
50, 900 or over
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
For Sale.

OTIS in the new addition 10 the Guilford
~ Centre cemetery at $40 each Also 200
locust posts, Inquire of W. W Barney Secretary
Guilford Centre, May 80, 1895.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Valuation Of first. class real estate as
established at the last quadrennial
appraisal, June, 1894,
Second class.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Additions to appraisal Of real estate
FOR improvement, etc, since last
quadrennial appraisal,
Real estate exempt from taxation at
time of last quadrennial appraisal,
exemption Of which has since ex-
pired,
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81. 920.Ql1 90
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THE @. A. NICHOLS co., Publishers.
Springfield, Mass.

B. F. Humphrey of Springfield, Mass, the au.
thorzed solicitor for this work is now in Brattle-
ooro and may be addressed at No. SO North Main
street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Reductions made from appraisal of
real estate by reason Of flood, fire,
etc
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S2,G65,io1 90
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