Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-10-04

J. G.. Burpee is making extensive re-
pairs on his house at the corner of Cedar
street and Western avenue.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, who succeeds
Gen. Schoheld in command of the United
States army, was never in West Brattleboro
except as visitor. His father spent sew
eral winters there as lumberman, but the
present commander in-chief probably new
err came here after he was 10 years old. At
that age he left Westminster, Mass, his
home, for Boston.
The W. G. T. U, have accepted an invi-
tation from the Christian Endeavorers
of West Brattleboro, and will hold a meet
ing in the vestry of the Baptist church of
that place next Tuesday at o'clock pm.
Delegates from the state convention, held
at Rutland last week, will be present and
report An invitation is extended to all,
and the members are especially urged to be
present.
The death of Miss Sarah b. Putnam &C.
Cured at the home of her sister, Mrs. JO
seph Draper, on Linden street, last Satur-
day. Miss Putnam came from Grand Rap
ids, Mich, several months ago to make
her home with her sister Pulmonary dis
ease developed and her decline of late had
Monday afternoon the body was taken TO
Grand Rapids for burial.
The fall schedule of the railroads went
into effect Monday. The 1920 train, which
has brought the mail from Springfield and
run through to Windsor is discontinued.
The White Mountain express trains are
taken off. but in their places are regular
trains, the one going north leaving here at
D. nj no at
Mail will be brought on both these trains,
The New London train leaving at 500 a.
NJ. is changed to $40.
Edwin w. Harlow and Mrs. Laura Har-
low Burnham were married Tuesday even
ing at the brides home in East Bethel.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. 5.
A. Parker in the presence of immediate
relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow will re-
turn to Brattleboro in few days to make
| their home in Mr.. Harlow's Green street
residence. Mr.. Harlow, as manager of the
Farmers & Mechanics exchange, is one Of
! Brattleboro's best known business men.
Mrs. Harlow was for severasyears employ
ed in the millinery store of Donnell & Da-
! Wis.
The marriage of Charles Brockington,
| one of the well-known members of the
| First Regiment band, and Mrs. Jennie
| Belden Day, was celebrated Wednesday
night at the home OF the brides father in
South Londonderry. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. n. A. Wood in the
| presence of family relatives and immediate
| friends The brides dress was white mo-
hair prettily trimmed with satin ribbons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brockington are now taking
carriage drive TO Manchester and Ben
nington. They will return to Brattleboro
TO live at SO Chestnut street.
The ladies' association of the Congre-
gational church held their annual meeting
at the chapel on Thursday afternoon.
| Very satisfactory work has been accom-
plished the past year and the funds in the
treasury will prove sufficient to meet all
expenses in the chapel and parlor repairs.
The following officers were chosen for
the coming year: President, Mrs. c. F.
| Thompson: vice president, Mrs II. F.
Houghton treasurer, Mrs. Z. L. Parker
secretary, Mrs. II. ii. Thompson; chair
man of parish work, Mrs. F. A. Wells
chairman of foreign mission work Miss
Genevieve NJ. Slate; chairman of home
mission work, Mrs Alfred Park; chair
man of hospitality, Mrs. Edw. Kirkland.
The decision of Judge Conant of Green
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VIM. E. Ryther of Bernardston, formerly
editor Of The Phoenix, has been postponed
until Oct. IA Mr.. Ryther left an estate OF
about $4,000. His widow waived the will
and took her share of the estate. The
great bulk of the property remaining was
given TO the children OF his son, George II
Ryther, a Boston lawyer The will pro
vided that if any of the benetciaries should
contest the will all OF his estate should
go to Mt. Holyoke college. The will wa:
allowed by the probate court and an appea
was taken TO the, supreme court. BY al
agreement of parties there was no contest
The executor of the will, DIR. Charles Bow
ker of Bernardston, now asks the court to
say whether any or all of the estate should
go to Mt. Holyoke college.
The burglars did not get in their work in
Brattleboro while people were attending
the Valley Fair, as many predicted, but
they were heard from in Vernon at two
houses, which they ransacked. The first
was Frank Warner at the old Howe farm
four miles south of this village. They en-
tered by window, which they forced open
The contents of bureaus and closets were
thrown about IN great confusion, the search
evidently being for cold cash, only few
dollars of which was secured. A gold
watch and chain, ring, pin, and other arti-
Giles of solid gold jewelry were taken, and
plated goods were left to the owners. The
burglars helped themselves to a lunch be
fore departing. Henry Fairman's house,
two miles south of Mr.. Warmers, was en-
tered the same day, but a few coins which
were kept as relics were the only thing;
taken.
The entertainment of Monday evening
at Grange hall, arranged by the Epworth
league, was deserving OF a larger house thar
was present. Sara Lord Bailey, the elocu
zionist, presented a varied list of selections
including 1.-The chariot race from Ber
Hur, and "a life for life the latter be
ing the best number of her program ant
the most finished in its rendering. An ex
cellent musical program was furnished by
local talent-Max Firgau, Miss Gregg, Mis-:
Thomas and Mrs. Eddy being the partic
pants, with Miss Stewart and Mrs. +. l.
Roberts accompanies. Miss Greggs voice
has rarely been heard to better advantage
than in the well chosen double number, ad
mirably suited to her voice. Miss Thoma;
and Mrs. Eddy rendered acceptably a duet
AS always, Mr.. Firgau's selections were
artistic in themselves and artistically pre-
sented. AS a whole the entertainment wa:
a good one and should have been better
patronized.
The death of William N. Flynt, the mos
honored and influential citizen of Monson
Mass, took place Saturday, in his 7Stt
year. Mr.. Flynt and his sons were the