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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
DUMMERSTON.
Death of william Brown.

VIM. Brown was born in Dummerston
Aug. 20, 1872, and resided there the great
er part of the time until his marriage to
Miss Elizabeth Halliday of this town in
June, 1913, when he removed to Newfane,
where he lived II years, moving in 1866 to
DummerstOn upon the farm which he oc-
cupied for 40 years, until his death at the
ripe old age of 50 years and six months.
Mr.. Brown was a strong, vigorous man
of active habits, and until an attack of
the grip four years ago from which he
never fully recovered) carried on his farm
of 200 acres himself For the past four
years, though feeble in body, he was clear
in his mind and would do such light work
as he was able around the house and barns.
On Wednesday, Jan. 9, he had an attack
of bronchial pneumonia, and, after linger.
ing week, died Wednesday noon, Jan.
10. The funeral, which was largely at
tended, was held at the house Friday, Jan.
Is, and he was laid at rest lat his own re-
quest in the cemetery on the hill top about
one-quarter of a mile west of his home
VIM. Brown was a whole-souled, kindly
man, a good husband and father one to
whom his neghbors always came in time
of trouble and were never disappointed.
No one ever left his door hungry all re-
CelNeu Il CueeTy welcome. lie leaves q
wife, and three daughters-Mrs. Charles
Morse of Newfane, Mrs. George Washer
and Mrs. Warren Hescock of Dummers-
ton.
Miss Marion Adams's school gave first
class entertainment on Tuesday evening of
this week. The school was ably assisted
by Miss Mary Miller and sister, Mrs Reed
The grand finale was wedding scene, in
which the bride and all the attendants
made very attractive appearance. The
bishop wore a genuine Oxford gown. The
audience numbered about 90.
About 90 persons attended the lyceum
meeting held on Thursday evening, JAN
II. The exercises were more than usually
instructive and entertaining, and the ques-
ton concerning young Vermonters staying
in Vermont, was well debated That west
ern man had pair of lungs like stentor
and kept the house in a roar of laughter in
relating his experience in Western life
The next meeting will be held Thursday
evening, Jan. 81. The question for dis
cussion will be, "Resolved, That the hope
of reward has the greater influence on hui
man conduct than the fear of punishment"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
STRATTON;.


Mrs. +. L. CIRCUITS funeral was held at
II o'clock Saturday at her late home, Rev.
O. II. Palmer officiating, assisted by Rev.
q. II. Drake. Mrs. Grout will be sadly
missed, not only in her home, but in the
church and community. Nearly 40 years ago
she united with the Freewill Baptist church
soon after it was organized, and by her de-
votion to the church and ready aid to those
who were in distress showed her earnest
piety. She showed her faith by her works
in feeble health for several years. Mrs.
Grout suffered a stroke of paralysis in Oc-
tober last, from which she never recovered.
She at times suffered severely, and passed
quietly away on the 10th inst. She leaves
a husband, daughter, Mrs. w. j. Smith,
and a son, Charles II. Grout, who repre-
sented this town in the general assembly of
the state, to mourn her loss. One daugh-
ter, Carrie, died several years ago.
II. p. Forester has been on the sick list.
Another rain came Monday night, but it
is colder again.
Miss n. b. j. Pike closed her school in
district No. on the 22d.
Quite good sleighing continues, although
several thaws have come.
Five teams are drawing logs ON Taft &
Co.'S job, and are drawing logs to the same
mill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
4UILFORD CENTRE.

Conrad Miners horse got cast and choked
to death Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Morris, who had ex-
pected to move to Hartford, Conn, have
decided to live with Mr. Morris's father,
p. Morris.
Rev. Hal d. Maxwell will give lecture
in the Universalst church next Wednes-
day at : o'clock z. NJ. a cordial invitation
is extended to all.
Mr. and Mrs. Shine and Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Yeaw from Hinsdale, n. H., spent
last Saturday with their mother, who is
comfortable at f. w. Miners.
The Guiford dramatic club will hold a
poverty ball at the town hall Thursday
evening, Jan 81. Music will be furnish
ed by Brackets orchestra. Supper will
be furnished by the ladies of the Univer-
salist society. A prize of $3.50 will be
given to the person dressing the most
cheaply. 1t is hoped that those who join
the dance will dress for the prize. All are
cordially invited.
The Guilford debating society held a
very interesting lyceum Monday evening,
Jan. IA. The question, "Resolved, that
Cain was justified in killing his brother
Abel" was ably discussed by John E.
Gale and Charles A. Ward in the affirma-
tive and c. b. Potter and Charles A.
Franklin negative. A paper was read by
G. A. Franklin. There were recitations by
Cora Barton and defamation by Sidney
Coleman. The affirmative won the de-
bate. Much credit is due Mr. and Mrs
Geo. p. Miller, who furnished music. The
next lyceum will be Monday evening, Jan.
%. The question, "Resolved, that the in
come of the farm can be more proftaby
spent in farm Improvements than any 9TH
er way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
TOWNSHEND.

Henry Holland is very feeble.
Mr.. Petteplace has moved in with Emory
Sage.
The bell has come for the new Baptist
church.
Abbe Follett is home from her school in
Wardsboro.
Mary Holbrook has been unable to teach
on account of sickness.
Annie Twitchell has returned from her
visit to Chesterfield, n. II.
c. H. Evans has returned from Mime
sofa and is now in Orange Mass.
Mrs. DR.. Osgood will be organist at the
old folks concert at Newfane next Friday
evening.
Mrs. w. r. Beebe was called to Alte-
mont, n. Y, Wednesday by the serious i'll
ness of her father.
James Stoddard had a narrow escape
from death by falling tree last Friday, but
is able to be out now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Scott and Mrs. Ora
Ober attended the funeral of Mrs Charles
Howard at West Dummerston Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE.


Charles Cutler expects to sell his farm
soon.
Wesley Ware of Chester visited his
brother, G.. E. Ware, this week.
Rev. E. w. Sharp will preach in the
Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 8
p. VI.
A party of u gave Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Whitney a surprise visit last Wednesday, it
being their wedding anniversary. They
carried bountiful dinner, and presented
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney with S21 in cash,
besides an easy chair for Mr.. Whitney, and
some wood and potatoes. Mr.. Whitney,
although blind, enjoyed greatly the visit of
his friends.
One of the directors of the cemetery as
ISOLATION wishes your correspondent to note
the Improvements made there during the
fall and early winter. The cemetery was
enlarged on both sides, graded and seeded
down, driveways built, and a new iron
fence in front was built which cost over $50.
1t is now as pleasant and attractive a spot
for a cemetery as there is about here. Sew
eral new stones have been erected within a
year, one particularly neat and attractive
being erected by Mrs. Hitchcock for her
first husband, Mr.. Gleason.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
MARLBORO.

Mrs. w. w. Lynde is caring for sick
brother in Dummerston.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. p. Adams are on visit
to North Adams, Mass, and Troy, n. Y.
Those who attended the supper at H.
NJ. Adamss last Saturday evening had a
very pleasant time.
The friends of Miss Hattie Brayman
gave her a surprise party recently and left
nice shawl and sum of money as a to-
ken of their esteem. Cake and coffee were
served.
The ladies' aid society held their annual
meeting on Wednesday of last week and
elected these officers: President, Mrs. FL
len Adams; vice president, Mrs. Ellen
Prouty; secretary, Mrs. Kate King treas
urer, Miss Hattie Brayman; finance com
mittee, Mrs. Flora Adams Mrs. Ella Ham
ilton, Mrs. Ida Adams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1895.

little fiddle, Mister Ira Higgins we cornet,
Olive Ora Osgood and Uretta Underwood
We harpsicorde. Part first opens with Aud
Lang Syne, part second with anvil chorus.
There will be solos and other pleasing va
riety. Mrs. Florence Kinney, the director,
has been accustomed to the management
of concerts, and her several years expert
ence as vocal instructor of music at Mount
Holyoke college ought to be guarantee of
efficient drill. 1t is safe to predict full
house. One-half the proceeds will benefit
the community in some connection with
the church singing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
SOUTH NEWFANE.
Mrs. B. G. Bailey is i'll.
Albert Williams is munh ir,nrnvaJ

Mrs. B. G. Bailey is i'll.
Albert Williams is much improved.
Chas Packard's youngest child is very
i'll.
Mrs. N. b. Perry is very ill; pneumonia
is feared.
Walter Stratton is visiting relatives in
Bridgeport, Conn. for week or two.
The Bondvile ladies' aid society will
meet with Mrs. Deacon Charter on Thurs
day of next week.
Herbert Ingram, who works for d. E.
Bailey, narrowly escaped being crushed to
death last week. He was driving an OK
team with heavy load of logs to the mill.
As he was trying to step upon the load his
foot slipped and was caught by the roll of
the sled and drawn completely under, the
runners passing over his legs below the
knees, badly bruisng them. His head
and other parts of his body were also
bruised. He managed to stop the oxen,
and as some men were passing they, with
other help, unloaded the logs and he was
taken from under the sled, carried to the
neighbors and cared for until he was able
to be taken home. At present he is able
to be out, though very lame.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
JAMAICA

Mrs. Calvin Harrington is on the sick
list.
II. II. Reed has put some new machinery
into his mill on Mechanic street.
Miss Aurora Frost has been suffering
with quinsy sore throat, but is getting
better.
Mrs. Lucy Kellogg and j. G. Robinson
attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs.
Howard, at Dummerston, this week.
The school in district No. /, near East
Jamaica, taught by Miss Metcalf of Towns
bend, closes this week, with an exhibition
and supper
There will be series of lantern views,
consisting of interesting scenes of the last
war, extending from the attack on Fort
Sumter, to the surrender of Lee, shown at
the town hall, at this place, tomorrow
evening, Jan. 2G.
The drama, "The pride of Company G.,
or the volunteer" will be presented by
Scott Woman's Relief corps, assisted by
the Grand Army of this place, at the hall,
Tuesday evening, Jan. 20, to be followed
by dance. Music by Kingsburys or
chestra.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
HALIFAX.

Samuel Niles has been quite i'll for few
days.
The agricultural meeting was well at
tended last Saturday. Officers elected
were: Nelis Plumb, president; Eli Cook,
vice president; f. II. Niles, secretary; f.
c, Beck, treasurer; Merton Plumb, mar
shall; directors, Israel Hall, Elliot Green,
Ira Larrabee, J. c. VIM, o. b. Dix, A. F.
WOrden, Eli Cook, O. j. Hale. l. was
voted not to hold fair the coming fall,
and was also voted that what money there
was in the hands of the treasurer should go
back TO the town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
DUMMERSTON Hill,

Frank F. Stanley, who for - years past
has had his home at C. H. Betterley's, died
Thursday morning at $50. His illness
began, apparently, with severe cold which
ended suddenly with paralysis of the throat
Mr.. Stanley's wife, who died many years
ago, was the daughter of Butcher Norcross
of West Dummerston, and her mother is
still living there. A brother and uncle
live in SwanzeY, n. II. The funeral will
be held at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon
at the church in West Dummerston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
EAST DOVER

A good number of people took advantage
of the mild weather Friday evening last, to
gather at the Baptist parsonage on the &C.
casion of the donation party. The evening
was agreeably spent with conversation,
amusements and refreshments. When the
company separated the inmates of the par
sonage were richer by the good cheer of
pleasant and cordial gathering and by gifts
of over $50 in value.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25

La Grippe is COMPOUNDED by many persons with
a severe attack of catarrh which ia some respects
resembles the former. THESE individuals suffer
severely with pain about the forehead eyes and
ears, with soreness in throat and stoppage of the
nasal passages and in fact, are incapacitated for
work Of any kind for days at time These are
catarrhal sufferers. Ely's Cream Balm has been
used with the best results in such cases The
remedy will give instant relief.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
boro. The after-supper entertainment will
be interspersed with music
At the Churches.

Next Sunday morning at the Congregations
church, Rev. f. p. Seymour will preach at 1O:4j
O'Clock, on the subject, The foundation of the
church. Text, Peters confession. Thou art
the Christ. the Son of the living God" Matthew
XVI, 16. Sunday school follows the preaching ser
vice. Junior Endeavor at p. NJ; Senior En-
deavor at :; prayer meeting at 1870. Thursday is
the day of prayer for colleges. It will be Oh
served with special service at this church.
At the Methodist church, Rev. f. w. Sharp will
preach at II o'clock. Sunday school at -; Ep-
worth league at Z; praise and prayer meeting at
1870 p. NJ; Junior league Tuesday afternoon at 4;
Young Mems Bible training class Tuesday even
ing at ':3O; prayer meeting Thursday evening at
At the Baptist church, Edwin f. Mitchell. pas
tor, there will be preaching at l0:45 A. NJ. (seats
Free Theme, The. wedding garment Matt.
xxi, II. Friend how can,est thou in hither not
having wedding garment. and he was speech
less Sunday school at II O'Clock: evening ser
vice at 7:3O prayer meeting, Thursday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Mrs. O. r. Garfield has pneumonia.
Mrs. George Howard is still on the sick
list.
Miss Eva Barrett has not returned to
North street school on account of i'll health.
More ice houses have been filed than
usual, and the quality of ice is excellent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
WEST HALIFAX

The taxes go into Constable Miners
hands the 24th.
Almerion Ri kford has had his pension
increased to S24 a month.
The school directors are talking of paint
ing inside several of the schoolhouses.
Mrs. Susan Larrabee has sold by bargain
her farm to a Mr.. Chase of Nottingham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
GUILFORD.

Miss leila Johnson is visiting Hart
ford and Springfield.
The body of the infant son of M and
Mrs. Fred Gale was brought here and
placed in the tomb last Sunday.
Fred Weatherhead went this week 10
Easthampton, Mass, to engage in the pho
togIaph business, having bought a studiA
at that place.
The selectmen of the town have receiv-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved
in six hours by the New Great South American
Kidney Cure = his new remedy is a great sur
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
quick relief and cure this is your remedy Sold
ny GEO. E. GREENE, Druggist, BrattleborU.
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Cotton

Dress Goods.
121 and 10 cent ones to 1-2 and Z 1.2
- cent Outings now $ 1-2 cents
10 cent Outings now 71-2 cents
1-2 cent Outings now ) cents
Some new spring style
goods opened at II I-2 cents.
6 and cent Dark Prints now 3 cents
6 and cent Light Prints now cents
White ground Prints, cents
Just to clear up stock now on
hand. Prices will not apply
to spring work as we open it.
Continental &C." yard-wide
brown cotton, S cents by the
piece.
Continental 3D." 4o-inch
brown cotton, 6 cents by the
piece.
Eight and one-halt cent
grade yard-wide bleached cot
ton, g IA cents by the piece.
Cotton of all widths and
grades at wholesale prices
during this sale.
Sheets and pillow cases
ready made at but fraction
more than the goods cost by
the yard.
Lot 25-inch small-checked
white cambrics, 6 Ia cents a
yard.
Blankets, and comfortables
at cut prices in this sale.
Rorao;,. = ..,,,
napkins, quilts, towels and
wards haat III ""1 oi 5 10 IS
table DO ,'o oil oolor turkey red
''''"'N' 80 cents
Some cut prices in hosiery,
gloves and underwear during
this sale
Bargains in wr,rr.r. -,
waists " wrappers and
Al
All our winter skirts re-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
". /. HAWZEH.
January rs.
Special Midwinter
Reduction Sale
To close the Season.

o ClOH6 Ju0 HoOhSOhs
Cloak Department.-Allt the
ladies' and children's garments
now left which we have
bought this season go now at
from half to three quarters
original price. All that we
carried over from previous
seasons at still greater slaugh-
ter-$1, 2, $50, 2.98, 1913,
4.o8 for garments which were
from way from SITS to SIS
each. Most of them are small
sizes, Ladies' 81 to "a bust
and Misses ID to IS years.
I circular was $3.50, now
$50; I plush coat was 1875,
now 500; plush coats were
IS, now $50.
Come for them quick if you
want one; they are just next
door to give away prices.
Shawls at cut prices. We
have some good ones, but the
demand for shawls has been
small this season. Out they
60 at some price. Things
that move too slow get pushed
out of stock.
Colored dress goods get a
big cut now. Black goods
cut some but not as much I'M
less it is to clear out an odd
pattern or slow seller.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
WEST DUMMERSTON

Last Monday morning, while Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith of the Valley House were in
Brattleboro, the house was broken into.
1t is believed the parties are known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25

Have just bought four lots
Hamburg edge.
Lot I is TO be sold at 3 cents yard
Lot 9 is to be sold at ~ 1-2 cents yard
Lot 3 is to be sold AT 10 cents yard
Lot 4 is to be sold at 20 cents a yard
Look them over.
Have also just bought
few women's serge suits,
Prince Albert coat style, halt
silk lined, $3.50, worth 1850
Have never known a time
when you could buy as many
dry goods with any specified
amount of money as just now,
but you will easily understand
that we want the money.
". l. HAWZE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
$4,000
Additional Capital Wanted
M. |. MATHER,
West Brattleboro.

i movad ~, aclurlng business which can he
TLiniuNeu To great advantage IN Rrattl,horN
the i,eut es mas been established over 20 wears
istedce year being the most successful of IFS ex
vantagao,isO me nle right party an exceedingly ad-
"a G Sa1 control his capital Business wiI rn
on Sccnm isg3, and can be increased to $1,000
s!t 1:st,S'Srs can be obtained by addressn capita"
boro, Vt rhueniN Office, Bratte-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-25
RELIEF in Six I,nnrs.

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
rheumatism and neuralgia Entirely vegetable
Safe
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Charles Cutler expects to sell his farm
ppOn
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-09-14
9,raurllcrs' 6mide,
New York, New Haven and
Hartford IL. II.


trains Leave New Haven as Follows
FOR NEW YoRK-'4;25, 1885, x6:OO.
$50 $40, $50. *9;S5, x1O:SO am, $1,000,
Iz:Vo' $3.50 parlor car limited, I:s5,
lao, $50, 500, $780, x4l5, 1910,
+o'Zo' $3.50, $50, 1880, 1910, (s15
rodo' $500, $3.50, $50, "7:10 $40 (SI5
Brlageport aocom). 1910, 9:15 p. m. Sun
uays-"4;25, "4:S5, 500 am, x5:00, x615,
"7lO' $40, SI5, 1910 pm.
FOR WASHINGTON, via Harlem
River *l;1O, *11;5O I'm. daily.
FOR BOSTON. via springfield-".1:lo,
xlO:lO. *11;O5 am, '1:O5, $3.50 pm. sun
days--"llO nighD, $3.50 pm.
FOR BOSTON, via New London and
Providence-*2:O3, 1926, %11;S5 parlor
car limited am, *1205, $3.50, $500, AIS.
*4;55, 1855 p. m. Sundays-*2.OS .9.2s
a. M, %4;55, $3.50 p. m.
FOR BOSTON. via Air Line and NY.
& N, q. RR.-*4;57 pm. Sundays-+4:57
p. m.
FOR MERIDEN, HARTFORD.
SPRINGFIELD, Etc.-*1lo (nighD.
GAO, 500, x1O:1O, *1O:5O (for White Noun
tains. first stop Hartford,) *11:O5 a. M.
1906, *1;O5, S:15, 500, 1852, (615 to Hart
ford), sos, 1905 p. m. Sundays-s1:1o
nighD, 1852, S:25 (accom.) p. m.
NEW LONDON DIVISION.
For New London, etc.-*203 (night.
1926 (nighD, 1850, $3.50, 11:O5, *11:S5 (par-
Tor car limited) am, a12:05, 1880, $780,
S:o5, S4;15, 1855, 5:15, 6:15, *6:55, 9:O5 pm.
(Guilford accom) Sundays: O3mighO
1928 (nighD 1850 a. M, 1855, *6:55 pm.
AIR LINE DIVISION.
For Middletown, Willimantic, ETC.
sos a. M, 1;3O, *4:57, sos p. IN, Sundays
-*457 p. m. Connecting at Middletown
with Valley Division and at Whitman
tic with N. Y. & N. E. and N. L. N. RR:
at Turnerville with Colchester branch.
NORTHAMPTON DIVISION.
For Shelburne Falls, Turner's Falls.
Williamsburg, Holyoke and New Hart
ford and intermediate stations-7:45,
11:04 a. III. and 400 p. m.
For Northampton and points this
sde-5:55 p. m.
BERKSHIRE DIVISION.
For Derby Junction-4:20 D. m. For
Derby Junction. Birmingham, Ansonia.
etc.-7:O0, $40 a. M, 1900, 2:27, AGO. 5:35,
7:50, 11:20 p. m. Sundays-8:1O a. M.
$3.50 p. m.
For Waterbury-7:O0,9:4O am, ~ 100, 2:27,
5:S5, 7:50 p. m. Sundays-s:10 a. M. 6:15
p. m. (via Naugatuck Junction.)
For Winsted-7:0O, $40 a. M. 2;27.
5:35 p. m. Sundays-S:10 a. m.
Tor Shelton, Botsford, Newtown, Dam
bury, Plttsfield. State Line-9:40 a. M.
APO p. m.
For Albany, Buffalo, Detroit, Cincin-
! natl, st. Louis, Chicago, and the West.
via State Line-9:40 a. M, 4:20 p. m.
| For Litchfield and points on S. L. &
N, RR.-(via Hawleyville) $40 a. M.
| 4;20 p. m.
| Express Trains. xLocal Express.
G. r.. Hampstead,
| General Passenger Agent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-09-14

The funeral services of Mrs Wilhel-
nina Schuessler widow of the late Fred
erick Schuessler, took place yesterday
afternoon. The services at the house,
No. 81 Nicoll street, were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Siebke, who in his remarks
spoke of the long connection of the de-
ceased with the church of which he is
the pastor and of her praiseworthy life,
her endurance and resignation in illness
and the well founded hope she enter
tanned of a better life beyond the dark
river The house was filled with sor-
rowing friends. There were many beau
tiful floral tributes, among which were
a large broken column inscribed Moth
err" a pillow inscribed Sister" and a
crescent inscribed Grandmother -
There was also a large standing wreath
inscribed "Aunt" and besides there were
many smaller tributes. The pallbear-
ers were Charles G. Wanner. Joseph
Gilch, Charles Corner, Mr.. Kutcher,
Charles Wurtz and Julius Kutcher.
Stahl & Hegel were the funeral direc-
tors, Mr. William H. Stahl officiating
as funeral director. A last view of the
remains was taken by the mourning
friends The face of the deceased look
ed very Iife-like, and as she were but
quietly sleeping. The interment was in
Evergreen cemetery.