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

The exercises of anniversary week at
Leland and Gray seminary began Sunday
Meacham. 1t was practical and eloquent
to a degree unusual on such occasions. 1t
is safe to say that few graduating classes
will listen this year to more praiseworthy
address.
Monday evening Rev. Frank Rector of
Fitchburg, Mass, gave an able lecture be-
fore the literary society and friends of the
school. In spite of the unfavorable
weather, large audience welcomed him.
He spoke upon "Consecration to the work
of life, +" and maintained well his reputa-
tion as deep thinker and an interesting
speaker. His lecture deserves more than
a passing notice and should be highly help
full to all who heard him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WEST DUMMERsTON.

The earthquake gave the people scare
Tuesday, which they will not soon forget.
Mrs. Belle Norcross is home for short
time. Her mother, Mrs. S. W. Wilson, i:
quite i'll.
Mrs. Ed. Reed of Royalston, Mass, and
Mrs. Halliday of Guilford are visiting theil
father, A. o. Norcross.
Sunday, which was observed here a;
Memorial day, passed very pleasantly. Rev
Mr.. Coops of Newfane gave the address
and Capt. Combs of Iowa gave an interest.
ing talk. Miss Colbun read appropri
ate poems and the choir was assisted by
singers from East Dummerston. The ole
soldiers and band were served dinner al
the hotel. On the way to the upper GENE
terry the old soldiers and band stopped tC
greet their old comrade, Geo. Colt, who
has been in helpless condition for Ions
time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WEST HALIFAX.

Albert Larrabee has started his meal
cart.
Lamson Houghton is in town looking
after his deer park.
Walter Brown has been canvassing this
vicinity for nursery stock.
Francis Kingsley has been helping his
son Arthur in Nottingham for few days.
The schools in this village and district
No. united Wednesday for patriotic exer-
cises.
Chas. Clark has been in Gardner, Mass,
and vicinity this week looking up the chair
stock business.
Frank Barry of Green River was through
here with the stage Saturday evening, but
being in hurry he went from here to
Jacksonville on foot.
Rev. A. A. Smith delivered a very inter
esting and instructive memorial sermon
last Sunday. He gave a brief review OF
the progress of the nation and of the sew
eral great issues that have confronted it.
He also spoke of the leading statesmen OF
the republic and their work and influence
Our people are glad to know that c. A.
Hammond of New York city has completed
the purchase of the Hillman farm, and
that he and his wife are now to be count
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
NEWFANE.
VI enOriaI Day.

Union hall was well filled Thursday
afternoon with members of Brchard post,
the Relief corps and others. After the
Grand Army ritual was recited, prayer was
said by Rev. Mr. Taylor of Brookline.
The song Battle cry of freedom was
sung by j. NJ. Miller and Chas. Hescock,
after which Commander Holbrook intro
duced Judge Carroll, late of Wyoming, as
the orator of the day. Mr.. Carroll in be-
ginning referred to having come to make
his home in Newfane. He also referred
to his embarrassment at filling the posi-
ton of speaker. Fortunately, he said, he
attended church last Sunday and heard
the fine address of Rev. Mr.. Hardy, which
was along the line of his own proposed
address, and now 10 avoid repetition he
would give an informal talk. He spoke
first of the grand object of the organization
of the Grand Army, that of perpetuating
the peoples patriotism. At the hour of
closing for the afternoon mail, the orator
was referring to the lessons to be taught
by the dead heroes.
The hall was tastefully decorated and the
memorial scene was inspiring. Occupancy
of the platform by clergymenI and others
bespoke a continuation of speaking which
will be mentioned next week. After the
exercises procession marched to the GEM
etery headed by drum corps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
GREEN RIVER,

c. E. Clsbee, accompanied by Dr. Law
renee from Boston, is spending few days
with his father, who is very i'll.
The ladies aid society will meet at I'm
ion hall next week Thursday. The work
will be quilting, and everyone is urged to
come.
Rev. Mr.. Beecher will speak in the
church next Sunday at II o'clock, in ex-
change with Rev. W. W. Youell. Mr..
Youell will speak in the evening at 7, it
being his last Sunday here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
DUMMBRSTON.

All Dummerston felt the earthquake
shock on Tuesday about 20 minutes before
noon, when the earth shook, building;
trembled and doors, windows and dishe:
ratified.
As the deacon was riding to church last
Sunday two young men, pleasant voiced
and well dressed, stopped opposite his car
riage and asked him where they could gel
something to drink. "In any of the
brooks around here, answered the deacon
promptly. 1--WE want something stronger
than water" said one of the young men
"Then you will have to inquire in some
other town." replied the deacon. The
young men presumably were from Brattle
boro, where, as Rev. Mr.. Day says in hi:
sermon, intemperance is on the rapid in
crease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
A Shocking Dynamite Accident
Causes the Death of Lewis N. Vale,
Town Road Commissioner, and
Prominent and Esteemed Citizen

Causes the Death of Lewis N. Vale,
Town Road Commissioner, and "A
Prominent and Esteemed Citizen.
Last Monday morning, about o'clock,
while Lewis n. Vale, town road commits
sioner, was warming dynamite cartridge,
preparatory to blasting large rock while
working on the highway in the northeast
part of the town, the cartridge exploded,
infiicting frightful injuries upon Mr.. Vale,
and causing his death on Wednesday. His
right hand was blown off, one ear was
nearly severed from the head, one eye was
destroyed, his face otherwise disfgured,
and his whole body was terribly bruised
and mangled. Mr.. Vale was unconscious
and his clothing was on fire when a work
man, who suspected premature discharge
of the cartridge, ran to the spot. 1t is
thought that the injured man never fully
recovered consciousness up to the time of
his death Wednesday morning. He was
attended by Drs. Milington and Arnold.
The funeral will be held this afternoon.
Mr.. Vale leaves a wife, two daughters
and one son, the latter being associated
with his father in their business as extern
sive farmers. He had lived in town from
boyhood and had lifelong record as an
active and useful citizen, to whom many
places of trust had been given. In these
and in every relation of life he had proved
himself a man of ability and faithfulness
and of the strictest integrity. Through
out the town his death is esteemed per-
sonal loss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
Memorial sunday.

The sermon on Sunday afternoon by
Pastor Hardy was of special interest, and
the same which was delivered before the
Grand Army post at Townshend in the
forenoon. From the text, "He being dead
yet speaketh," the application was drawn
that the soldiers who gave their lives for our
nation yet speak. Some of the points
drawn out were that repetition has not
eliminated from Memorial day any of its
value. Our memorial dead speak of APP
probation of our free government. Even
barbarous conditions may develop patriot
ism in defence of country, but when intel
ligence is added, what a degree of ardent
patriotism has been attained. The dead
speak of self sacrifice. Not only were po-
sition, studies and home, but comfort and
safety were sacrificed. Many soldiers with
hope and youth expected to return, others
knew they would never come back to their
homes. They gave their lives. May our
martyred dead speak to us of true appre-
citation of our government, aud of all the
great duties of life. May ambition and
greed give place to unassuming, unselfsh
lives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

1t was of from - to 20 seconds duration
and assumed such severity as to dispel
all thoughts that it might possibly be
thunder. Windows and dishes ratified,
houses and barns creaked.
Rev. H. E. Parker, the new pastor of
the Methodist church, who was an eye
witness of the Johnstown flood of May II,
1889, will speak upon his personal expert
ences and escape at that time, at the church
Wednesday evening at o'clock. Prof
II. Il. Parker of Providence, r. l., will as
sist as cornetist and tenor soloist. The
ladies of the church will serve supper at
the close CT the lecture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Mrs. Day is unable to continue her en-
gagement at Mr. Ballou's for the present,
on account of the sickness of her daughter,
Mrs. Smith.
c. NJ. and w. II. Newton of Connecticut
came to their old home to spend their
mothers S4th birthday and the following
Memorial day.
The w. c. 7. L. meeting at Mrs. Nor
ris's next Wednesday should be we'll at
tended for the purpose of electing delegates
to the county convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wilson of Rich
mond, this state, arrived recently by car
riage drive of 175 miles to visit in the
homes of their relatives Mrs. Ballou and
Mrs. Davidson.
w. c. Ballou, having leased A. T. Ed
wards's store house near the station, will
open, June l, feed and flour store. The
local merchants have sold to him their in
terests in the meal and feed business in
this village.
1t was an occasion full of interest on
Wednesday afternoon to hear the sweet
young voices of the village school in recita-
tion and song commemorative of memo
rial anniversary. Miss Williams, the
teacher, had put zeal into the short time
of preparation, and the school joined with
alertness. Representatives from the Wom-
ans Relief corps were present among other
visitors, and from Birchard post, G. w.
Parsons was chosen to address the schol-
ars. After words on the importance of
love of country, Mr.. Parsons related was
experiences, calculated to impress upon
the children some idea of the soldiers life.
The flag exercise, conducted by six pupils,
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.

The earthquake shock was felt here
Tuesday forenoon between II and Il
o'clock.
A preaching service will be held at the
Methodist church every Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, for the present.
f. O. Mortified expects to visit every
town in Windham county this week in the
interests of the book firm which he repre-
sents.
A'party of the friends of Marshall Law
renee met at his home Saturday and plant
ed his corn for him. Mr.. Lawrence has
been i'll for some time.
The building being erected by the Yer
mont Spring company is rapidly nearing
completion. 1t will be used for bottling
the mineral water. The machinery for
generating the gas for charging the water
has arrived, and it looks now as if a large
business in bottlng and shipping the water
would be done this summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WEST DOVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis have gone to
Massachusetts for two weeks.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. T. F. Boyle next Wednesday after
noon.
The memorial exercises held at the school
house passed off pleasantly. They con-
sisted of recitations and patriotic songs,
which were well rendered, After the ex-
ercises all went to the cemetery where they
decked the soldiers graves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
EAST DOVER.

Memorial services were held at the Bap-
fist church last Sunday,
D. r. Jefts has been very i'll with spinal
meningitis but is better at this writing.
The road commissioner, Herbert Yeaw,
with other help began working on the
roads Wednesday.
Rev. r. c. r. Mckenzie will preach and
administer communion at the Methodist
church next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
HALIFAX.

Mrs. Louisa B. Niles arrived last week
to spend the summer at her old home and
with her son, F. II. Niles.
Halifax does not intend to get behind in
the improvement of her roads. The work
was well begun last Saturday when the Sc
lectmen laid out and will cause to be built
as soon as possible new road between F,
H. Niles's and Milton Powerss, avoiding
the hills both sides of the old Tenney
place. Let us keep on in the good work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
DUMMERSTON HILL.

Appropriate Memorial day exercises were
held at the schoolhouse Wednesday after
noon, the program consisting of readings
recitatons and music, all showing careful
preparation on the part of the pupils. Fol
lowing the exercises at the schoolhoust
were songs, prayer and distribution OF
flowers at the cemetery. Much credit is
due the teacher, Miss Braley, for the APP
propriate arrangement of the exercises and
her thorough preparatory drill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
TOWNSREND.
The County w. c. U. Convention.

IHt NOWHIy W. e t. q. OOnNentIOn'
The Windham county Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union will hold its 18th
annual convention at Newfane next
Thursday and Friday, June 6 and :. Mrs.
S. S. Fessenden, president of the Massa-
chusetts w. c. T. u, will give the address
the first evening. Mrs. Fessenden bears
high testimonials "as a brilliant, logical
speaker, natural orator of fine command
and easy flow of language" Friday eve
ming will be devoted to the interests of the
young people. The public is cordially in
vited to attend all the sessions. Each
union is entitled to five delegates, and the
Newfane union extends Inequalities to
delegates and visitors.
Mrs. f. A. KENYON,
County secretary
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Fred Streeter has removed to Mrs.
Chandler Clark's house.
Henry Warren of Charlestown, Mass.
is visiting at DR.. Fosters.
Chas. Crosby has rented Miss Walkup
house, recently vacated by Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. F. G. bort and children of Keene,
y. H., have been spending the week at
home.
Mrs. George W. Lee returned today
from months visit with her mother, Mrs.
Flora p. Shelley.
Miss Abbie E. Goodell has returned from
Charlestown, Mass, and will remain dur
ing the summer with friends here and in
Westminster.
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell of the Baptist church
delivered an admirable memorial discourse
last Sunday at the union service in the
Baptist church.
Aunt Fanny Pierce and Miss Martha
Pierce return this week from a two weeks
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. George Meraill of
birmingham, Mass.
Reynolds and Prescott, the renowned
humorists and impersonators will appear
in the town hall June :, under the man
agement of George r. Guy.
The correspondent is unable to give in
this issue of The Phoenix an intelligent re-
port of the Memorial day proceedings. A
condensed report will be given next week.
The ladies of the Congregational society
will serve a strawberry and ice cream sup
per in their vestry from to o'clock next
Tuesday evening, June 4. All are cordi-
ally invited.
c. L. Davenport denies the report that
he is to give up barbering in town. He has
good business, which will improve as
soon as he is able to obtain more conven-
lent quarters.
What must have presented a charming
spectacle occurred at Putney Falls a few
days ago, when five representatives of the
fair sex sought distinction through their
pugilistic proclivities.
A cold water bath was unexpectedly
taken by Fred and Walter Smith Wednes-
day afternoon. They were dumping into
the brook waste material from VIM. Coles
mill, when the bank caved off and all but
the horses were let into the water the
boys up to their necks.
A distinct shock of earthquake was felt
here at 1l;15 o'clock Tuesday forenoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

A small earthquake passed along this
region last Tuesday forenoon.
The holy communion will be celebrated
in Christ church at 0 A. NJ. on Sunday next
(Whitsunday.)
Miss Emerette Weatherhead has had a
handsome granite manument with curbing
placed upon the family burial lot in the
cemetery, in memory of her parents, the
late Edwin Weatherhead and wife, the
work being done by Mr.. Dutton of Brat
tleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
At the CIImrChes.

At the Baptist church, Edwin F. Mitchell, pas
tor, there will be preaching at l0:45 A. NJ. free
seats. Theme, Gods call to the sinner" Text,
Eph., ", II: Awake thou that sleepest, and
arise from the dead, and Christ will give thee
light Sunday school at y o'clock; Christian
Endeavor meeting at p. NJ.
Services at the Methodist church next week
are Sunday, preaching at 1O:45 A. NJ; Sunday
school at ~ O'Clock; Epworth league at p. NJ;
Christian experience meeting at 80. Tuesday,
at p. NJ, at the parsonage. Junior league meet
ing Wednesday, lecture and supper at the
church, beginning at O'Clock; Thursday, prayer
meeting at the church at 100 p. N. Children
day will be observed June 9.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
STRApTON.
Hannah Sprague is i'll again.
Work has begun on the road.

IIaIIIdH DpIdSUt IS III AGAIN,
Work has begun on the road.
Mrs. A. H. Pike is slowly gaining. Mrs.
johnson of Dakota and Mrs. j. Dunlap
are caring for her.
Dea. E. L. Grout and daughter, Mrs. w.
j. Smith, go to Poestenville, n. Y, to at
tend quarterly meeting,
Taft d Co.'s steam mill burned to the
ground about noon, Saturday, the 25th,
with 5000 feet of lumber. The loss is
about $1,000; no insurance. The mill will
be rebuilt at once. The origin of the fire
is unknown. The mill was not running,
but Mr.. Williams was at work around the
buildings and saw no sign of fire when he
went to dinner. On his return the mill
was a mass of flames.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
DeRth Of NIrs. ThMIng.

Mrs. Orrin 5. Thwing, whose maiden
name was Martha Billings, died Wednes-
day from a partial shock of paralysis which
followed several years illness from heart
trouble and a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Thwing was at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Will Perry, where she had
had been since last autumn. She was
born at Royalston, Mass, October 10,
1892, and was married in March, 1858,
since which time she had lived here, with
the exception of a year and a half in Brat
tleboro, She was a daughter of Daniel
and Sally Billings and has two brothers
and two sisters living in North Adams,
Mass, and one brother in Iowa. She was
the mother Of eight children, three OF whom,
Mrs. viii Perry and Charles Ihwing OF
this place and Mrs. W. E. Hubbard OF
Brattleboro are living. She was a woman
of domestic habits, devoted to her family,
receiving the love and devotion of husband
and children in return, and held in esteem
by a large circle of friends. Funeral ser.
vices, attended by Rev. c. O. Day of Brat
tleboro, are to be held at o'clock this af-
ternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

ed Halifax residents. Mr.. Hammond, who
is a man of ample means, first visited this
section last fall on hunting trip, and was
so impressed with what the country offers
that the purchase of this farm of 225 acres
is the result A new house will be built
in due time, and other improvements made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Rev. Mr.. Meacham delivered the Memo
rial address at Burke on Thursday.
The Good Templars enjoyed pleasant
evening at A. II. Ingals's last Saturday
evening. Cake and strawberries were
served.
Russell and Willie Blood came on We'd.
nesday night to attend the closing exer-
cises of Leland and Gray seminary and
will remain over Sunday.
An excellent address was delivered on
Sunday by Rev. NJ. F. Hardy to the few
remaining of Birchard post and large
number of citizens, after which appropriate
exercises were held at the cemetery and
the soldiers graves were decorated.
Our town schools did great credit to the
teachers and school board by their united
exercises in the town hall Wednesday. The
program included patriotic songs, recita-
tons and dialogues, followed by addresses
by Comrade II. A. Scott and Rev. NJ. F.
HARDY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
The Speaking Contest.

The prize speaking Wednesday evening
called out an audience that filled the new
Academy hall to OVERCOMING The con-
testants were Grace NJ. Martin, Grace 5.
Currier, Mabel NJ. Thayer, Bessie NJ.
Hardy, May L. Willard, Arthur G. Follett
and Florence NJ. Dale, who took the prize.
We regret that we have not space for more
than passing notice, as all did credit to
themselves, their teachers, the school and
town. Music was finely rendered by Miss
Mabel Stoddard. Rev. Mr.. French of
Grafton, Miss Conant of Saxtons River,
and Miss Brasor of Brattleboro were the
judges.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
Just the Thing.

II have used Hoods Sarsaparla for years and
find it just the thing TO purify the blood Mrs
NJ. NJ. Dewitt, South Royalton, VI.
I'VE have found Hoods Pills a good family
medicine. bessie !. Grove. Sheldon, Vt.
Hood S Pills cure all liver ills
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
SOUTH NEWFANB.

Mrs. Geo. o. Shelley of Keene, n. H.,
and Mrs. W. f. Smith of Stratford, Conn,
are visiting their sister, Mrs. A. V. STRAIT
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
Memorial Day,

Rev. j. S. Lyon of Bristol, Conn, de-
livered the Memorial day address at the
town hall, May 30, to the largest audience
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Miss Mabel Walker is home for a brief
visit.
David Parker of Bennington, former
resident of this town, is visiting old friends
here.
O. w, Wright and party of friends
from Orange, Mass, are in town on fish
ing excursion.
d. w. Davis, a member of the Canadian
parliament, resident of Fort Cloud, is an
honored guest at II. A. Dudley's.
Tuesday this village received a slight
shock from the effects of an earthquake at
some unknown quarter of the globe.
Last Sunday Rev. Mr.. Sisson preached
fine discourse to a well filled house, the
text being, "And they journeyed to the
South
There was a quiet wedding in our village
May 20, at the home of the bride, Miss May
Robinson, who was united in marriage to
Arthur Allen of this place. Mr. Allen is
popular and gentemanly clerk in L. T.
d w. II. Landmarks store. The future
of this young couple looks very bright, as
they have large circle of friends who wish
them every happiness. May the "silvel
lining" always be visible to them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

ever convened in this place on Memorial
day. Rev. Mr.. Lyon is one of the sons of
Vermont and we may, one and all, be
proud to claim knship. Though young
in years, he is a powerful speaker, and his
future can but be a brilliant one. Singing
by quartet of male voices, with music by
the Londonderry band, added much to the
occasion. The usual floral decorations
with the stars and stripes were in order,
and the ritual exercises on the square, near
the town hall, were very impressive, the
Grand Army, Relief corps and school chill
dren taking part in the same.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Bnktr PHI Co., Bangor, Ne.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-09-05
Land Onc at CHAMBERLAIN, S. II

LAND Onic at On imoerlain, s. ID.
August sid, 1895. {
Notice is hereby given thai the following
named settler has lied notice OF her inleutiOn
TO make final proof In supDort of her claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
OF the Circuit Court in and for Buifalo county
at Gam Valley. SO. Dakota, on Saturday, Dc
toDer 3, 1895, VIZ:
NARY LEE,
formerly Mary ABBY, homPs,cad entry No. 479,
tor the VIZ sen and SWA NEA and SEX
NWta of section 8, township los, range 20.
She names the following witnesses 10 prove
of. s lid land, viz: Hans N. eleven, of Richards,
8. D., Alex Anderson, of Richards, $. ID, Arne
H. Enger, OF Richards, 5. d., Christopher K.
Lee, of Richards, s. ID.
CLARK S. ROWE,
Register.