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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
bso"h>.IIcr,, A..ncin,tou.

The officers of the Booksellers Asso.
ciation, of Virginia, for the ensuing
year are: Il > }eckwith, of Peters
burg, president; John j Samuel, of
Norfolk, vice president; w l. Bilisoly,
OF Ports mouth, secretary and treasurer:
Montgomery West of Rlchmond; j j
English, Jr.. of Richmoud; JohntH
Hume. of Portsmouth, and w l. Oliver.
OF Stauntou, executive committee
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Nn,ic sulphur spri,...

The management announce that the
Greenorier White Sulphur Springs
VIII remain open during September,
ana special rates Will he made for that
month There Is now large com
pany at the White, and by reasons of
the excellent manner in which the
pihce Is Kept Is moro popular thnn in
former years. See advertisement,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Jarac. River s,nrIIyht.

An excursion to be given on the
steamer Iocahontas next Wednesday
evening, August 2lst, for the benefit
OF ST. Mary's Orphan Asylum. will be
new departure. Instead of going to
Old Point and the Capes, the steam er
will make trip up james River, re.
turning to Norfolk at ii y. IN. She
Will leave Cly de's wharf at 7:15. Ports
mouth at 1880 and Boston wharf, foot
OF Mnin street, at I:i3 U. m. Lady
friends of the orphans will serve re-
freshments. There vii! he good music.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

By direction of G. S. Wing, trustee.
q. l.. Page Co. will sell at the Real
Estate Exchange, ut ~ m. tomorrow
(Monday), the 18th, all those four cor
tain lots, eituated i'll the Norfolk Ter
minal Company. at Lambert's Point,
adjoining the Norfolk and Western
railroad, descr ibed as lots !, 2, %, and
"a. in block "M," on Second street,
between Minturn and Brock etreets.
Size of lots, 50xl20 feet each. This
property Is located near the extension
of the Norfolk City Electric Road, and
Will enhance its value from present
prospects very much.
Iced Tea at Macs. Ice Cream OF
Macs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Among our cotton Wen.

Heavy rains throughout the cotton
belt yesterday.
New York future market advanced :
to points, closing quiet aud steady !;
October. l.33 to 1874; January, :. ~:
March, I59 to go; sales, 81, 700 bales.
Liverpool market advanced 3 GitLs
closing firm.
The visible supply of cotton for the
world to date ls as follows:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
TO UIcuu.e The sy.t.,u

Enectualiy yet gently, when costive or
bilious. or when the blood is impure
or sluggish, to permanently cnre hnbi.
tuai constipation, to awaken the kid e.
neys aud liver to q healthy activity.
Withont irritating or weakening them,
10 dispel headaches, colds or fevers use
Syrup OF Figs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

Lest anu cheapest III the city. sup.
ply gust received. CaIl or drop postal
to Il. StelnhiIbcr, Telephone Exchange.
me "t"i. >'n" "I the street.
Geo. ID. Chnsc, al Main street. but
ne Is on the right side of prices. Fine
i'he vi watches. chnIus, etc., belt buck
les ana silver novelties. PROMPT al.
tahiIa2 9iyaR 10 all Kinds OF repairs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Important No,ic..

DR.. Week, the celebrated ophthal.
mologist. who.has been under, engage.
ineht with me Tor the past few months.
mas been calledto New York on per
sonai business, but will ne back early
IN Septnm"er, wien lie will lccnte per.
manentiy IN Norfolk.
EMaNX II. GALE,
152 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
I.YNcHnURG.

SUMMARY. Earned Runs = Lynch
burg, 10; Norfolk. 3. Two Base Hits
Smith, Leahy, Geier and Nc Partlin.
Three. Base Hits Berryhill, O'Hagan
(2). Double Plays-Leahy and Plock
%; Corcornn, Mccain and Tate.
Strnck Out-By Ames, =: Kagey, l;
McParthn, 3. Base on Balls - BY
kagey, l; by McPartlin, 1.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Press Ciub nIc.tiu-.

The postponed meeting OF tile Nor
iolk and Portsmouth Press Climb will
be beid In their club rooms Monday
evening. August 10. ut O'Clock.
Every member Is requested to be pres
ent, as business of Importance will be
transacted,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Local meteorological Data.

Ho0" S INOIHU o CLOCK LAST MOTT. ]
U. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRIcULrUnE, I
WEATHER BUREAU,
Local Office. Dodson Building,
=, NORFOLK, Va, Aug. II, 1895,
MaI1mum temperature. ... &c
allnlmum temperature. 10
Normal temperature deducted from "a
years observation. ....... &c
departure from normal. ........ plus 8
Accumulated depal ture since Jan. SOS
n !,n LOT "a hours ;...... so
n"iniai Since lst OF the month. log
J. j. GRAY. Observer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

The \. y, P. X y. steamer will NOT
make tue usual excursion trip to tie
'''""s ms AFTERNOON, but will prob
sJiy rake the run next Sun day,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

a light weight overcoat is necessity
at the seashore and mountains. Our
Covert overcoat is Just the coat Won
want. NICHOLS " WALLACE,
60 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Inr Fund for Mrs. esuIc.

Mrs. George NJ. Pollard, of Virginia
beach, has collected tho sum of S53 for
the benefit OF Mrs. George Hale. This
Will be great assistance to the afflicted
family.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
IsnscbaiI Comment and s:ns.ip.

Pitcher Williams has been recalled
by Roanoke.
The Texas Southern League is now
composed of only four clubs.
Leahy. OF The Lynchburg's. accepted
eleven chances, Glenn yesterday.
Flock Is finding the bnll with great
results for the "Hill Climbers"
Clausen. the pitcher who Petersburg
Nsnted, has signed with Rochester.
n. y.
Md" Foremon ritrlird fog the
P'Fnfes" yesterday nud LOST. lAe
C.ii, az clue iouhd MIN Tor tairteeu
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Na q: I:'IINGS.

p y Nv NORFOLK LODGE. No. ~. n =,
III " o. l.. The l;rntie are he eby
hoIihsd 10 assemble on MONDAY EVENING;
N"Sl i!th, at i oc.o +. IN. with inourni III
niugcs, - pay the last iriuute OF respect to or
deceased Brother, Il. WORTHY SAITH, ut ELK null
Mair street
by order OF the E. Il.
-. =. JOYNES,
''N'|Lki, secretary aulS.it
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
KH Hua WEATHER, REPor,r.
Forecast Tor 'ro.dny.

WAsHisGroS. y. C.. August Is. ls9I.
q " For Virginia: Fair, prsceted to-piyht
4 EAR ana in the ea.ly morning Dy showers
H '''' GU the coast; slightly warmer; south
westerly WINDS.
For North Carolina: Fair preced ed
by showers on tue coast; Iouthefiy winds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

IMMATURE ALMASAc-Sun rises, 5:2i; sun sets
80 bigh water 6:5f u.in. aud T:2i p M; low wate
liz 4. III. and lis D. III
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
evening Excursion 10 Old Point.
Steamer NortI,nu,pto

The steamer Northampton, of Old
Dominion Line, will leave Bay Line
wharf, Aorfolk. every Monday, Wed.
nesday and Friday evening at 7 u. m.
for Old Point; returning. leave Old
Point at ?. IN, Round trip faro for
this delightful excursion, 90 cents,
iy1.tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
MIN {
s. is SUITS |

THE HUB entered uron
the combat with the unswery-
ing determination to redeem
every promise. There are no
"Coxey Army" Suits at THE
HUB-nothing but the finest
and most elegant garments fluid
shelter there-made of rlch.
mob by BANNOCKBURNS.
CHEFlOTS. SERGES and
WORSTEDS-tailored to tho
highest pitch OF perfection
trimmed to tho "Queen's
taste'-and made to fit the "od-
dest" shaped man. Never for.
get that THE HUB ndhcrss to
ONE PRICE without getting
round it-nnd oil You need do
1T to ASK FORYOUR MONEY
In CASE OF DISSATISFAU.
TON.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

1000 ties, regular 80 and 75c. values.
at 35c.. 3 for 81. Goldman * Hof.
heimer, 100 Main street,
Iced Coffee Simply delicious) at
Macs. Try it, aud yen will drink
nothing e'se this warm weather.
a special reduction in sterling silver
Tor the month OF June. Bridal presents
very low. Chaaman y Jukemnp.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

Don't forget The McCleary.McClel.
Ian Live Stock Co. s auction sale every
tuesday. Tuesday, the 10th, they
Will sell fifty heads of horses and
mules. Among these few large.
heavy drafts. Now is the time to buy
good horses cheap. aul7.3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Petersburg Won From Esonuokc
BY Southern Associatal Press

ROANOKE, Va, August 1.-THE
"Magicians" were unable to hit Halo
well to-day and they never got man
ncross the rubber. Fry pitched n good
game, but the hits oil him were
punched and errors by Roanoke at
critical times aided IN the run.gettine.
Clark wrenched his hand in striking
ut ball and was so badly hurt that
Williams took his place. Score:
Petersburg -. U0O2O O. 7 4
Batteries: Fry and WEIGH; Hollo
we'll and Keefer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

MIDDLETON LODGE no. las / @ @ r.
-'i lr"theE, You are eIrnc,ly re-. A..,
}Ittiied to he present ai your hall :z5:y
O'Clock sharp 10 pay the last sad tr- 81 -
'"tc ni respect To cur deceased brother. TmrouuRr
list Church 'F
,,aEdHlr No. 20 and other sister Lodges of Nor
"lk and 10 tsmouth are pcctiully ted 10 u,
present.
BY "r'er y. e.. M Rl'tiGiES
auls-!t S..'..,,,,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

oItIE OFFICERS AND MENHERs OF rIDF-
WATER COUNCIL Ne. 80. lr. a. l. VI =
Sirs and kr"thers-lo are h-rcLy requested To-
assemble al Your hall Rel Meas Han I'iiIS t-uu-
way Al EHNopN. august lSth at = ot lock sharp.
i"r the pIipuse OF ayiur the last >ad lrlute of r.,
slect 10 our dev' aseu hr,hh-r, J. :. CHERRY
All SftnT councils respectfully requested ,u al
tend tlt funeral. 10 lac conducted hv Rev IL \
3ui.enhcTry At O'CLOCK at the Btrkley Avcuu,
Baptist Church
BY urdvr Of the Couuoil
". /. MANSFlELp
a"ls-It Ec'ordiug >ccr.tary
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
Rave DROPPED ANOTHER ONE
That Is the Story That Came From
lynchburg Last Night.
eicPartlin Put the Ball Over the Plate
and the sHill Climbers" Did the
Rest. Petersburg Won
Game. National League
Games and Notes.
THE VIRGINIA LEAGUE GAMES.

Richmond and Portsmouth games,
rain.
Lynchburg, IL; Norfolk, 3.
Petersburg, a; Roanoke, y.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
where tho cub. play lo-morrow.

Norfolk su Isonnn1c.
Petersburg in Portsmouth,.
NichmOndsin Lynchbur..
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

All tEaucs ~ SHOES For Every
body la hhIs Sulc, coat
aud I.cas, To close Ont
summer Footwear nnu
odds and t.uns.
lot Shoes aud Slippers of vari
ous kinds, odds and ends 25c
lot Children's Patent Leather
Button Shoes. ...... $50
lot Children's Ooze Calf Strap
Shippers ..... ........... Doc
Children's first Shoes and Slips,
one basket 25c
Chldren's Tan Button Shoes 75c
| rack fine Shoes, assorted sizes,
fine values ................ 800
! rack Boys Tan Spring Heels Zoe
l rack Ladies Strap Slips aud OK.
ford lies " $50
! rack adde's les, pnt. tip coo
EAtrn fine lot Ladies' Kid Ties.
EsSI, 20 value :......... S1.23
Rack sample Oxfords and Slip.
pers. 50 value :..-.. Sl.5
Ladies regular stock Humid made
Ties, $500 value - go M
Mems table sample Shoes, extra
line. ....... 81 o.
Mems handmade Tan Lace. good
styles ............. So. As
ST Ian aud Patent Leather S hoes. 81 90
Everything reduced. Summer stock
slaughtered.
HoFHElMER's,
lGl Main street, Norfolk,
10 High strect, Portsmouth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

90 and 15c. neckwenr, 3 for 81.
etreet.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

In oil the thirteen years that 1.-The
Newest Devils Auction" has been he. .
fore tue American public never has the
spectacle undergone such vigorous
transformation as will witness it this
season. Every scene shows an en-.
tlrely now subject. Every idea in
ballet and costumes are new, so are
tue actors, specialties and premiers;
IN fact, the spectacle can rIghtfully he
called Charles II, Iale's Newest of
Newest Devils Auction" companies.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18
oee0ooes0seeeeeeeeoeeo
3 AMAZING 9
=: Sos
CHALLENGE VALUES. !
MEMS sUITsI GO

THE HUB takes no stock in
idle blulfs"-all its announce.
ments are business pledges.
The HUB made no rash slip
When 1T quoted the never pa
ralleled challenge price"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-08-18

| Macs,
The Lamar register., 1895-12-28

mas oig heart A piiIfaI story. a cry-
ihs peEgar. man. woman or chita i,,
uiisfor,une. could have nnv,h,rs -
PAD. even the coat that he wore uu..,, NJ.
hack. As an instance OF mis- r.n.ro.,,,,
when he was in business with Atch..,
T. Clarke on Washington street IN r.
ton. and while the center Of an aarnIr.
ing thronE. he happened TO hear IN.
conversation which a bys,ander wn.
holding with one Of his bartenaers
Ihis gentleman had happened 10 be the
witness OF an eviction scene. and no
was telling how pitifu. Il was 10 see
me oid woman thrown out on the street
on that cold December day. No an.
supposed John had heard the c,ny.r.a.
uon- but he suddenly broke away fro,,
his associates II was only bv chane,
that the results OF his ahsenr. ever h..-
came known. He had found the Ola
woman and her furniture on the street
ne had settled with her landlord for
a years rvntal. and had 80 overstocked
her iaraer that had IL not been for the
assistance OF neighbors portions Of the
bushels of potatoes and the barrels Of
noat and the hundred and one Other
things which he had layiShIy bestowed
upon her would have gone 20 waste
foe he had furnished her with a supplv
which would have fed one person at
leas; nve years This Is one instance OF
very. very many NswsbOys. widows
the poor people generally he had known
as = boy, were all recipients OF his boun-
~.
Johns kaOckinE-out tour OF the Unit
ed States never has been euualed and
probably never viii e- In the history OF
pukiiisrn. In that tour he met John
DonaIdson. Charley Mitchell. Joseph
Collins 1knoUn as Tug Wilson,, Fred
Robinson. George Robinson. Al Mari.
Dan Henry. William Fleming. Enos
Phillips. John M. Lsfiin. and knocked
them all cut In one. two and three
rounds Everyone of these contests
crowded the largest halls Of the cities
In which they were held. netting the
champion t5,pco TO H.ooO to Be blown to
the winds In the most eItrayasant
manner
The Lamar register., 1895-12-28
Letter for a statue.

A letter for Mlss Venus de Milo! An
amusing incident has occurred at the
Louvre, where a posiman had Just de-
IIv.r~d letter bearing the English
r.,st,nark. and addressed to the Venus
de Mlio, which. on being opened. was
sa,,,,d 10 ,-ontaia number OF couponS,
,nna ar,sntly cut out Of an advertisement
issued by an English firm ON these
co,,pons were printed a notice that
mounted photograph of ;he venus de
Mic would be forwarded In exchange
r1r twenty-five coupons, The writer OF
the letter had apparently mistaken the
words Venus de Milo Galleries ot .s tns
.onyre. PARIS. printed in large type
-, ne coupons. for the name and al
Srsss of the firm advertising. The let
Ter being insuaieiently stamped, an en-
Move 81 the Louvre paid the extra
postagc for 1t without observing the
regularity in the address
The Lamar register., 1895-12-28
woea.a Ran. for . FLORIDA Road.

The citizens OF Avon Park and Haines
city, Fla. forty miles distant. have de-
cided. according 10 a correspondent OF
The Manufacturers Record. 20 build u
railroad with wooden rails. which are
large enough TO be laid 90 that they will
be hah.imbeddcd in the sand. without
other ballast They are to be held in
position by wooden pins. two inches in
diameter and eighteen inches long.
while the ends arc connected By plank
couplcrs placed underneath and held by
pins. Not a pound % metal Will be used
in construction OF the tracks. Most of
the rails win be furnished gratis by
property owners along the right OF way.
IRE company believes that in a few
wears tho fruit, vegetable and passenger
business over the route will pay for
regular steel rails, when the others VIII
- used for ties. A small steam dummy
viii furnish power for the road.
The Lamar register., 1895-12-28
a s,sry from China.

A French Traveller tells an amusing
story Of Chinrze Ingenuity, He was
staying IN a small village close 60 Pekin.
but was r~seluteiy kept awake by the
brayinE Of a donk-5 stabbed quite close
TO his room he complained bitterly TO
hts host ths next morning. the polite
Celestial with many expressions Of re-
Errt declaring that he should not again
BE- disturbed, The next night the donkey
Was As silent as the grave. The travel
er's curiosity was aroused and the
ChiaAnlan explained that when a don
key sings" he alSayz raises his tail
and holds u In horizontal position
The bray and the tail being evidently
then In conjunction, heavy stone was
tied 10 the latter, sfiectually sileneing
the former. since the donkey became
melancholy. lowered bis head and did
not move. But immediately the tail
va. released the bray became dsafen-
Ing.
The Lamar register., 1895-12-28
fir., rire, THAT ORE adfui Cry

Is fraughi with import doubly dire to the
unhappy man who beholdr his dwelling or
his warehouse feeding the devouring ele-
ment uninsured. Happily most people who
can, insnrs-sverythfng but health. Nine
when Il Is In palpable Jeopardy. Incipient
indlEesti0u, liver complaint Ia grippe, In
action Of the kidneys and bladder and ma
larts are all counteraeted by Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters
The Lamar register., 1895-12-28
Peru. OF a small .owa.

''Yoo don't want to say anything against
any one IL you go to HawvlIle."
why notE'
Il spent the summer there once and was
licked twice before I discovered that every
body was related to everybody else
The Lamar register., 1895-12-28
rrt.aorsi.,,n.y

'.f4ook al that very thin man over there
with that very fat one
Yes. l know them, and they are the
Eseatest ehums-aiways together. every
Good gracious, Is 1t possible that they
dine at the same placer
The Lamar register., 1895-12-28

A female lace smuggier has been arrested
In New York BY the way, what Is female
The Lamar register., 1895-12-28

Browns Bronchial Troches for Hoarseness
and Throat Troubles. They afford instant re-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
LOCAL OEERFLOW.

Mrs. Patrick Lillis died a. her home on
Spring street on Friday. The sunday
previous she fell and sustained q severe
shock but the final cause Of death was
heart disease. Ms. Lil.is's maiden name
WAS Ellen Collins and she was born in
Ireland in lS3Q, but has lived in Brattle-
bO-O for - years. She IS survived By her
husband. an only sou. Col. James Lillis Of
Rutland. and Two brothers, Patrick Col
li1s OF jacksonville. H., and James Col
Inns Of Bridgeport, CT. The funeral was
held az s.. MichaeIs Catholic church SUI
day morning at Q o'clock. high mass be-
ing celebrated by Rev. Father Cunning
ham.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Kent,
81, al Suffield, CT, was the scene Of pref
" wedding at p. VI. Wednesday. ce!ebrat-
ing the marriage OF their daughter, Addie
NJ. TO Samuel l.. Adams Of Dummers.on.
The bridemaid was Miss Z. Noble PAXTON
Of Hartford. The best man was Frank
Kent, both being cousins of the bride.
The wedding march from ''LOhengrin'' was
rendered BY Miss Mamie Sheldon. Rev.
Mr.. Curtis of Hastings Hill off1ciated.
The ushers were Joseph Gregg and George
Kent. both OF Suffield. The dinner was
served in early twilight, ant the bride and
groom started or their wedding tour amidst
a shower of rice, carrying with them A
large supply Of Old shoes and rubbers.
They had many beautiful presents, sigui-
fying the good wishes OF their friends,
consisting Of pictures, money and silver
ware. Mr. and Mrs. Adams will be al
their home in Dummerston after Jan Is,
Mrs. Adams Is a sister of Mrs. Geo. C.Lane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lane and Sewall Morse were
among the guests present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.

Prof. James Rabbit and Mrs. Rabbit
Of Haverford, Pa, have been at Rev. J.
II. Babbitt' for a short time.
The young people Of the village enjoyed
pleasant evening a. Academy hall Wed
nesday. Games and marches were in
order.
Rev. Lewis Grout has issued in pamphlet
form the helpful sermon which he preach
ed az the union service in the Baptis,
church Thanksgiving day.
The marriage Of Merton Micott to Anna
VI. Ellis occurred at the home Of z. T. Glea-
son Tuesday. The ceremony was perform
81 By Rev. A. J. Hough. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Micott are visiting in Chester and vicinity
for few days and on their return will live
in ;. I. DavenpOrt's house. Mr.. Micott
will continue work al the creamery.
Mr.. Miller, principal Of the Academy.
has secured the services OF Miss Mary
Short, a graduate OF Smith college in the
class Of 90. After her graduation she
continued her studies as a postgraduate
in science at Radcliffe. Last year Miss
Short taught with success in Chicago.
She is fast becoming popular with her
classes.
This is not the cheerful community it
generally it just at present. Owing to the
unusual weather business Is very dull.
The teamsters are waiting for snow TO
| draw logs on. and there are families who
| claim they have 70 eat night and day 70
[ keep their fresh meat from spelling. AL
We can 30 is 10 pu. on or rubber boots
and hope that this story wont Be 'contin-
ued in our next.
A Christmas concert was held in the
I Congregational church Sunday evening.
/ Il was led By the children. who rendered
/ the exercises in a way % give pleasure %
/ all. Tuesday evening there was a Christ
mas tree in Academy hall. which bore
/ fruit for each member Of the Sunday
| school. After a few exercises by the chill
| dren, Santa Claus appeared in his usua
/ pleasant manner followed By 4 band Of
! brownies. who assisted him in distributing
| the presents. On Wednesday evening a
social entertainment in the same place va.
much enjoyed by about fifty of the young
| people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
MRS. J. L. PUTNAM

Mrs. Phoebe Towne Putnam vidoz ~
Tue ate John L. P-tuam, died this morn
ing after an illness Of only A week AZ The
nome Of her daughter. Mrs. Edmuni NJ
smith, on Canal street. Mrs. Putnam was
porn 10 Cherry Valley. Y. Y. March II
$50 and was, therefore, nearly 90 vaa-s
Oh. She was married 70 John Locke PIT
nam IN 1926 and seven years latar the
couple came to Brattleboro, where i'm $50
Mt Putnam was made the keeper Of the
toll bridge and for nearly 20 vaars he ana
MS vile occupied the toll house AZ the
east end Of the bridge. When The bride
vas freed in ISIS, Mr.. and Mrs. Putnam
still made their home there until his dsatb
Dec ., lSS9. Mrs. Putnam has made her
nome win her youngest daughter since
her husbands death. Mrs. Putnam was
the mother Of twelve children. of whom
the following survive her: Josiah L. Put
nam, Syracuse, Neb.; Edwin T. Putnam.
Ftchburg, Mass. Mrs. A. V. Swain. Bel
lows Faus; Mrs. W. Z. Clark, Charles
town, y. H.; Mrs. T. W. Clark, Mrs. II
{. Liscom, and Mrs. Z. NJ. Smith Of this
pace. A sister. Mrs. Maltby,:live in Pu-
laski, Y. Y.
Mrs Putnam had been a member Of the
Centre Congregational church since 1887.
being one Of its oldest members. She was
deeply interested in the work Of the church.
as she was in all that pertained TO the vel.
fare Of the town. She retained her mental
faculties in a remarkable degree and up tc
her last illness vas wonderfully alert and
active for a woman OF her years. The
funeral will be held at the house Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock. the Rev. Mr.. Day
officiating. The burial will be in Pros ect
Hill cemetery.