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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1895-10-24

GREAT Is many Il new businefs.
EAIAkGES many III old business:
PkESEtA - many II large basiiess3
KENlNfs naSy dull hnsiuess;
RESI- I - many a lost business
SAVES many n fnilinr htfiGess;
sECI RES Suceess in any hnsiness.
70 advertise judiciously,' use
the columns Of the NEvApAN. 1t
cisculates extensively throughout
Lasder and adjoining counties, be-
sides all over he Coast.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1895-10-24
WE HAVE MONEY TO LOAN AT
6 PER CENT.

country where property has n fixed market
value. Money ready for immediate loans
where security and title is good No Com
mission. We solicit applications. Blanks
furnished upon request.
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A Rare CHANGE for a auon.c.

For sale beautiful residence well
furnished, three full lots, artesian well,
with grounds beautifully planted in
fruit and ornamental trees and shrub
berry. Will be offered at bargain on
good terms. Apply at once to
j. A. Blossom.
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Work will receive, prompt attention.
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New Agency worlds Poultry cure

New Agency Worlds Poultry Cure
We have taken the agency for the
Worlds Celebrated Poultry Cure.
Knowing that mos, of poultry in this
country require hsalth restorer. we
have succeeded in getting the agency
of the above medicine, to be mixed
with feed, which divests poultry Of
disease and vermin and causes them to
furnish fresh eggs constantly. Try it,
and have fresh eggs and some of that
delicious Rex ham that we have the
exclusive agency for.
Blossom & Blossom
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Mr.. Miles is able to be on the street after
being housed several weeks.
The meeting of the Young Peoples
Christian union was postponed until next
Sunday, on account of so many being i'll.
d. D. Dickinson, at the age of "A, has
never been ill enough, except by fall, to
call physician till his recent attack of the
grip,
The body of the child of Mr.. and Mrs
Chipman was deposited in the tomb in this
Village on Tuesday. The child died in
Marlboro.
Out of the II different persons who
have been i'll with the grip, only two or
three are yet able to do anything. But
few houses have escaped. We hope the
malady is leaving the village, as no new
cases are appearing.
Miss Luella Williams closed her school
in Newfane last Friday. The afternoon
previous she took her entire school, about
so, to her home in this village, and treated
them to an oyster supper. They evidently
enjoyed the sleighride, as well as the sup
per following.
The Sunday school connected with the
Methodist church held their annual meet
ing Feb. II and chose as officers: Super
intendent, G. G. Hovey; assistant super
intendent, j. II. Mortified; secretary,
Mrs. G. G. Hovey; treasurer, Mrs. j. H.
Mortified.
At or near the hour of II Thursday
night the bell on the Methodist church
struck several times, which quite
Harmed those who heard it, for "tre" was
uppermost in their thought but they could
find no indications of fire or any cause for
q ct 10 nd hot
when the bell was rung for meeting Thurs
day evening it must have been left in an
upright position, or 'set'' as they term it,
and the high wind blew it over, causing
several strokes.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. Dickinson were mar
ried Feb. %, 1915. Their golden wedding
would have been observed Monday if the
friends had been in usual health. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dickinson have always helped theil
neighbors to celebrate similar events, anC
AZ this is the first anniversary of the kline
that had occurred in either famly-that o.
either Mr. or Mrs. Dickinson-it is to bC
reretted that it could not have been made
an occasion of happy congratulations from
their many friends,
The entertainment at the Universalis
church last Thursday evening was very en-
JoyaOle' MISS EI'9lyHu No'lu 10 al Ca
cellent reader, She personates finely anC
her voice is good. Hes articulation wa
not quite clear enough for the size of thu
house. Miss Timson's selections from
Strauss, as given on the organ, were good
and the cornet selections by Ira Higgins o
Newfane, with Miss Underwood as accom-
PIANIST, were excellent. Considering thu
slckness in the village, the unpleasant
weather and the short notice, the audienc
was large.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
WILMINGTON.

Mrs. C. NJ. Russell and daughter have re-
turned from Troy, n. Y, where they have
been for several weeks.
Mrs. r.. c. 7. Mckenzie is at Worcester,
Mass, for medical treatment, under charge
of DR.. C. j. Stewart.
Mrs. j. F. Ward, who remained in town
after the close of her school, has returned
to her home in Westminster.
The temperance question has been ag-
itated in lively manner this week. At
this writing we are not advised as to the
probable outcome of the matter.
Frank L. Allen has bought the interest
of his brother, Elmer E. Allen, in the Yer
mont House, and Elmer E. has bought
Frank LIS interest in the Raponda prop
erty.
Rev. Thomas Collins occupied the Meth
odist pulpit last Sunday in the absence of
Rev. r. c. T. Mckenzie, who was unex-
pectedly detained, and preached an able
discourse.
The arrangement for examination of
teachers this spring not being satisfactory
to our school directors, Examiner Ryder
will hold an examination at this place the
last part of March, of which due notice
will be given.
The minstrel entertainments for benefit
of the cornet band on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evenings were well attended
and everybody had grand time. The
only regret is that we have not town hall
about three times as large as the present
one.
Consid6 rable interest is felt in the be-
quest to the town for the purpose of estab-
fishing d home for aged women, as set forth
in the will of Mrs. Emelne Bartlett, re-
should see to it that the interests of the
town are properly looked after in the
matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
The Largest Diamond.
1t Was Recently Presented TO the Pope
and Weighs o la Ounces.

and Weighs la Ounces.
The Pail Mall Gazette says the pope has
received from the president of the Trans
vaal republic a diamond weighing 81
carats. The stone was found by an Afri-
can chief in the mines at Jagersfontein,
and is the largest known. 1t is of blush
white cast and practically perfect, its only
blemish being tiny spot which is invisi-
BILE to the naked eye.
If the description of the diamond re-
ferred to in the above dispatch is correct it
is phenomenal gem. The Koh--noor,
one of the most celebrated diamonds in
the world weighed when it came into the
possession of the British crown 1856 lie
carats and was reduced by cutting to 1O6
carats. The Great Mogul, which mysteri-
ously disappeared at the sacking of Delhi,
is described as weighing $50 carats. The
Orloff, mounted in the imperial scepter of
Russia, weighs 1913 carAts. The Regent,
another historically famous gem, and
among the most perfect in water and cut
ting, originally known as the Pitt diamond
weighed in the rough state 40 carats,
which was reduced in cutting to 1876 "a
carats. The stone, purchased by the duke
of Orleans in 1717 for the French crown,
is now the property of the French repub-
lie, and is valued at $2,500,000. The
price paid for it in 1717 was $675, 000
The Victoria, or Imperial diamond, weighs
$50 carats, and was purchased by the
nizam of Hyderabad for 81, 500,000 One
other large diamond is the De Beers. 1t
weighs 225 carats, but its value is consid-
Nrably lessened by the fact that it is light
yellow color. 1t is owned by an Indian
prince. 1t WILL perhaps, be also interest
ing to know that carat is 81 grains troy,
so that the diamond just presented to the
pope weighs very nearly - ounces.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
GRANGE NEWS.

Protective grange sent this week to the
Nebraska sufferers SlG.34 and two barrels
of clothing.
A regular meeting of Protective grange
will be held next Tuesday evening, March
), when the grange dramatic club will pre-
sent "Per telephone"
Another grange social, with sugar sup
per, was held at the home of c. l.. Stacy
Tuesday evening, when $50 patrons and
friends were present. Maple sugar was
served on snow, after which the evening
was spent in social enjoyment, with reci-
tations, instrumental music, etc. Mr., and
Mrs. Stacy entertained the patrons in de-
lightful manner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
BRATTLEBORO IN 1851.
a Former Resident Recalls the stores
and Business Firms of that Day.

The business men of Brattleboro whose
signs were familiar objects in 1851 were
recalled to mind on reading the account of
the death of Bethuel Ranger As we en-
tered the village from the depot Weston
Hopkins was located on the south side of
Milestone brook as a dealer in groceries.
Crossing Milestone brook we will proceed
up Main street on the east side, and we
see that A. b. Dunklee had a small grocery
store Just north of the American House
Ohen called the PhHnix); Hyde IL Hardie,
matters; George a. Morse (afterward
Morse II Glover, grOcers; j. p. Prouty,
bookseller; j. Ii. IL. w. II. Esterbrook,
stoves; Jonas Cutler, baker; S. X. Stod-
dard, grocer; Pratt IL Wheeler, general
merchandise Cune Il Brackett dry goods,
crockery and ready -made clothing; Thomp-
son N Ranger, jewellers and harness trim
mings; f. H. Wheeler, dry goods and gro
ceries; Fred Franks, tailor; George Cut
Ter, shoes; Perrin Simonds, boots and
shoes; Lewis Taylor, druggist; C.. c. Frost,
boots and shoes; q. c. Hall, general cOun-
try store; Willston IL Tyler, drugs and
hardware; Fisher IL Haven, dry goods;
Calvin Townsley had a large stock of gen
eral merchandise. Crossing Main street
and a few steps up High w. G. Steen had
stove store. On the corner of Main and
High j. Steen had bookstore. Continuing
down the street we see that Crosby ~
Chandler sold flour at wholesale; Mrs o.
Rhodes, millinery Frost & Goodhue, gro
ceries E. p. Chase would take your meas
ure for a suit of clothes; w. c. Spur,
hats, caps, gloves and mittens. Then came
the old stage house, kept at that time by
Paul Chase. A few steps from the corner
of Main and Elliot streets A. Dickinson
had a stove and tin shop; Winslow Ward
boots and shoes. Willard Frost was an
other dealer in boots and shoes, and last
Dutton q Clark had a drug and painters
supply store. But the list would not be
complete without adding those who We're
engaged in business in other ways. We re-
call the names of A. f. Dwinnell and An
thony Van Doom, cabinet manufacturers /;
Nathan Miller and A. Worthington, harness
makers; Asa Miller and A. Stebbins, wagon
and carriage builders; q. II. Salisbury,
book binder; j. Estey and VIM Gould,
pumps and lead pipe; Hines & Newman,
machinists; Woodcock q Ninton, paper
makers; E. A. Stearns, rules A. Pike,
gunswith, and on the land now occupied
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES,


Gleason Stratton of Gill and George
Cutting of Bernardston were brought be-
fore Justice Dana at Greenfield last week,
charged with assault on Bessie Lero, girl
from the state school who has been staying
with Mr.. Stratton. He and his wife were
before Justice Dana recently charged with
abuse of the girl, and were each put under
5000 bonds for their appearance before the
grand jury. Stratton ran away, driving to
Brattleboro, and spending some time in
Vermont. Both Stratton and Cutting were
held under $4,000 bonds for their appear
ance later.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
WARDSBORO,

The singing school will meet again meet
Monday and Teusday evenings at O'Clock.
Mrs. c. A. Briggs is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. F. II. Stetson, in Greenfield,
Mass.
Mrs. Ellen Gleason, who has been i'll
for several weeks, now lies at the point of
death
We are glad to welcome Mrs. Clarke
Harris back again to this town after an alb
sence of several months spent with rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Gracia Read, who has been spend
ing the winter in Springfield, Mass, re-
turned home last week. She is suffering
with an attack of the grip.
Next Sunday morning the sacraments of
baptism and the Lords supper will be adj
ministered at the close of the preaching
service in the Methodist church.
All those who were privileged to attend
the concert by the choral class in Union
hall on Tuesday evening, Feb. 26, enjoyed
rare treat. The large audience showed
their appreciation of the rendering of the
program by their frequent encores. Many
thanks are due to the Johnson brothers
for the success of the entertainment. AT
the close of the concert bountiful collation.
was served in the vestry of the Methodist
church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01

Elder Geo. E. Tyler of Fiskdale, Massn
viii preach in the chapel next Sunday at
1880 A. NJ. and 1870 and p. NJ.
The annual meeting of the ladies' circle
Will be held next Wednesday with Mrs.
Whithed, when it is hoped all members
win be present
Rev. A. j. Hough will deliver his poem
lecture on "The experiences of a country
pafson" at Whithed's hall next Monday
evening, March 4, at 1880.
The Eldora, Iowa, Ledger, of Feb. 21,
contains the following in reference to a
well-known Vernon boy, the son of A. IL.
Washburn, ESQ.,: "The members of the
Universalist church and the audience pres
emit Sunday evening were greatly surprised,
to say the least, when Rev. w. b. Wash
burn, prior to the benediction, read his
resignation as pastor of the church to take
effect May l. The members held short
Business meeting Immediately afterward
and urged the pastor to withdraw his res
ignation. But upon his stern refusal the
resignation was reluctantly accepted. The
pastor gave no special reason. Perfect
harmony has existed in the church and
Rev. Washburn has done much toward its
upbuilding in his eighteen months pastor
ate. The debt of 5000 has been Cancelled
and many evidences attest the zeal and
ability of the pastor and the congrega-
TONS faith and love in its pastor. 1t is
with universal regret that that he is to
leave Eldora. He is a young man of SUI
perior intellectual qualities and is the
friend of every man. Wherever he goes
our blessings will follow him."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
READSRORO.

The Rubber Stereotype company has re
Gently been organized and incorporated in
town with general offices in Springfield,
Mass, for the Manufacture of the handy
sign marker and all kinds of rubber stamps.
The first annual meeting was held recently
and these officers elected: President Moses
Newton of Holyoke: vice president and
general manager, Frank G. Boynton; sec
rotary and treasurer, f. j. Bullock of
Rea1ShOrn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
A Memorable Scene on Black Friday,


From "A History of the Last Quarter Century
in the United States" by President e. Benz An
drews, in Scrbner's Magazine for March,
On Black Friday, September "a, 1869,
the Gold room is crowded two hours be-
fore the time of business. In the centre
excited brokers are betting, swearing and
quarreling, many of them pallid with fear
of ruin, others hilarious in expectation of
big commissions. In back office across
from the Gold room, Fisk, in shirtsleeves,
struts up and down, declaring himself the
Napoleon of the street. At this time the
Ring was believed to hold in gold, and in
contracts to deliver the same, over $780,
100000.
Speyers, whom all suppose to represent
Gould as well Fisk, begins by offering 145,
then 14G, lat, las, 149, but none will sell
"Put it up to 150," Fisk orders, and gold
rises to that figure. At $50 half million
is sold him by Mr.. James Brown, who has
quietly organized band of merchants to
meet the gamblers ON their own ground.
From all over the country the shorts
are telegraphing orders TO buy. Speyers is
informed that if he continues to put up
gold he will be shot; but he goes on offer
ing 151, 1872, 1913 1914. Still none will Sc. l.
Meantime the victims OF the corner are
summon-d to PAY in cash the difference
between 135, at which the gold was bor-
rowe, and $50, at which the firm is willing
to settle. Fearing lest gold 90 to POO, many
settle at las. At 1j5, amid the tremen-
dOus roar of the bull brokers, bidding higher
and higher, Brown again sells half mil
lion; "1G0 for any part of five millions"
Brown sells million more "l6l for five
millions" No bid. "l62 for FIVE millions -
At first no response. Again "162 for any
part of five millions" A voice is heard,
"Sold one million at 1872" "1639 for five
millions" "Sold five millions at 1854"
Crash The market has been broken, and
! by Goulds sales.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01

by the gas works a man by the name of
Hayward had a cooper's shop, where he
made sugar and molasses hogsheads for the
southern planter. Luther Weld had shop
north of the asylum, where he made plan
ing machines under the Woodwork patent
A FORMER RESIDENT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01

The women who control the affairs of
the North Adams, Mass, hospital recently
adopted new method to provide for the
financial needs of the institution. They
sent out about II, 900 envelopes among the
mills and business places for voluntary
contributions. The envelopes were turned
in Saturday and their contents Melted the
hospital nearly $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
For over Finy Years.

Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup has been used
lor over fifty years by millions of mother for
lheir children while teething with perfect success;
II soothes the child, sOftens the gums allaYs all
pain cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
lor diarrhOea. It vii relieve the poor little sur
ferer Immediately. Sold by druggists IN every
oart of the world Twenty five cents bottle.
3e sure TO ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup and take no othtr kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
in THE LOCAL FIELD.
VERNON.
A Happy Gathering.

The annual family gathering was held at
the house of F. w. johnson Feb. p, to
celebrate the DIST birthday anniversary of
his mother, Mrs. Harriet johnson, whose
homo is with her son. Mrs. Johnson is in
possession of all her faculties, and wei
coined her children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren, besides other friends,
with her usual cordiality. Friends were
present from Brattleboro, Vernon, North
field, Greenfield, Deertield and Boston. She
was remembered with many tokens of af
lection, among them being choice flowers,
roses, tulips, hyacinths. After happy con-
gratulations the company Toasted on a
choice dinner prepared by Mrs. F. w.
Johnson, and all went home feeling it was
well to be there, and wishing Mrs. John
son happy returns of the day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
THE RIFLE.

The following scores were made by mem
bers of the Brattleboro Rifle club Feb. %,
on standard target, against strong wind:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01

His I'VE, he said, was like the sea
The maiden answered quick
She thought that he was right in that,
Because II made her SEX.
Life
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01

WOodcock has been coaching the Wes-
leyan students, but will be succeeded by
Ralph Stewart, the L. V NJ. catcher
Woodcock will begin coaching at Williams
in few days
Connie Murphy, the Hnsdale catcher, is
wanted by the Providence league. Muir
ply has been i'll this winter and under
treatment at Dr. Pierces hospital at Green
field.
j. l.. Winchell of Fair Haven was the
principal prize winner in the mastitf and
bloodhound classes at the New York dog
show last week. W. W. Brown of Spring
field won two prizes on Irish settlers.
Manager Selee of the Bostons is again
attempting to secure Frank j. Sexton, the
Old Amherst and Brown university pitcher,
who has so often played in Brattleboro.
Sexton was wary last year, and because
Selee would not guarantee his salary signed
with New Bedford.
Charles +. Abbott, 81, one of the best
known horsemen in America, who died in
a hospital at Worcester, Mass, recently, is
well remembered in Brattleboro, having
driven three horses here in the Valley Fair
races in '92 and two in 81. He was a ma
tive of Tunbrdge, this state, and began
his career as driver at the age of IL. He
had lived in different parts of the country,
and at one time was a res dent of St. Johns
bury.
John T, Griffin of Braintree, Mass, in
structor of boxing at the Crib club OF
Boston, has completed arrangements to sal
for Europe OIL May l, with Nat c. Good
win as his manager. Griffin goes to Eu-
rope ostensibly for the purpose of boxing
Frederick johnson for the featherweighl
championship of England at 122 pounds
Griffin was formerly catcher of the Swan
ton base ball team. At one time he was
considered the American champion light
weight boxer, but he has met more than
his match at least twice within two OF
three years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01

LosT-Feb. II a white beagle hound, tan ears,
one black spot on back near tail; answers to
name of Scott" If found notify Box 1879,
Tamaica VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01
SPORTING.
The Old nrnttIehoro pInvers.

The men who gave the Brattleboro base
ball team a reputation from 80 to '93 were
largely college players, and some of the
best of them have retired permanently from
the diamond to enter business or profess
sional ranks. Among this number are
Bowers, the old Yale pitcher; Denney
O'Neill, the Holy Cross captain, now a
Holyoke lawyer; Alfred f. Stearns of Am
herst; Archie Ranney, the Dartmouth
catcher, now physician on the Atlantic
line, City of Paris; Woodcock, the Brown
pitcher, now a Boston insurance agent.
Several, however, play ball professionally.
Murphy will be found the coming season
with New York, Tom Dowd with ST. Louis,
Leahy and Garry with Springfield, CollOpy
with Grand Rapids, Harry Smith with
Nashville, BmreL in western club, lick
ey at Amsterdam, y. y; while Cross and
Murphy, who were at Cincinnati and Indi-
annapolis last year, have Mt signed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-01

Such the Sentence for Herbert Clark
for Obtaining Money Under False