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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
WEST DUMMERSTON.

Frank Farey, postmaster, was called
home to NARROW, N. H., last Friday by the
illness of his father. News has been re-
ceived since of his fathers death from
pneumonia.
w. W. Wilson has finished two rooms
in the basement of his house, making
enough room for his family and tenement
up stairs to rent, which Mrs. Geo. Colt has
already engaged and intends occupying as
soon as convenient.
Mrs. Ormando Norcross passed away last
Sunday morning after an illness of three
weeks. She had lived in West Dummers.
ton since her marriage to Mr.. Norcross
over 25 years ago. She leaves husband,
two sons and one daughter to mourn her
loss.
News was received Tuesday of the death
OF Benjamin Stickney at Brattleboro. He
was born and lived on the same farm until
few years ago, when he sold it to Henry
Garden. Mr.. Stickney was wheelwright
by trade and made and repaired wagons
from boyhood to old age and was consid-
cred tirst-class workman. He united with
the Baptist church in early life and has
been prominent member, having been
one of the largest subscribers toward build
ing the church and helping to support it
afterward. Mr.. Stickney was a much re-
spected citizen. He leaves one son Albert,
and two daughters, one Betsey, who mar
ried II. K. White of Meriden, Conn.,, and
the other the wife of David ]. Bailey of
Brattleboro, where Mr.. Stickney died.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
WARDSBORO.

A. M. Farnham has been confined to his
home during the past week suffering with
severe attack of grip.
Mrs. John e. Gleason has been quite i'll
for several days with grip. We are glad to
learn that she is improving.
The stockholders of the Wardsboro
creamery will meet at Union hall Saturday
afternoon, March 8, at l o'clock. A full
attendance is desired.
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Gleason was born May II,
1874, in Winhall and after brief illness
of two weeks, died of pneumonia, superin-
duced by the grip, in Wardsboro, March 4.
Her funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.
NJ. in the Wardsboro Methodist church, of
which she was member, and was largely
attended by sympathizing friends Rev.
u. IL. Rogers preached the funeral sermon
and quartet sang appropriate hymns.
Mrs. Gleason was daughter of David and
Mary Gale and one of nine children, five
of whom, with her only daughter, Mrs.
Myron White, survive to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Gleason will be greatly missed in the
church and in this community by large
circle of friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
SOUTH VERNON.

A. A. Dunklee went to Boston Wednes-
day for brief visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stockwel of Athol.
Mass, came Tuesday for a visit at her
fathers.
Mrs. Leroy Fairman and child of Wash
ington, d. c., and Jude Fairman of Fair
fax visited at John Fairman's last week.
w. E. Stoddard of Winchendon, Mass.
who came home on the occasion of his sis
ter's birthday celebration, returned Tues
day. He has good position in DIR. Rus
sells office as assistant.
A pleasant surprise was given Miss Ber-
tina Stoddard last Friday evening at her
home on her 18th birthday anniversary by
% of her friends, who reminded her of the
event by substantial gifts and sum of
money presented in behalf of the company
by A. A. Dunklee, president of the Chris
tan Endeavor society, in a short speech
which Miss Stoddard feelingly responded
to. A poem for the occasion was written
by Mrs. Martha Collier, appreciative of
Miss Stoddard's services as organist and
her activity in the Christian Endeavor So
ciety and Sunday school. The time was
pleasantly spent, socially and in music and
games. Cake and coffee were served, after
which the company dispersed with wishes
for many returns of the happy anniversary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
sourH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Lizzie A. Pierce is visiting in Wes-
ton.
Archie Jaquith is home from Boston for
few days visit.
The Baptist ladies' aid met Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. B. F. Millington.
Mrs. DR.. L. S. Arnold is slowly recov-
ering from severe attack of pneumonia.
George Cobb, who has been working at
the Retreat in Brattleboro, returned home
Saturday evening.
II. G. Reed, postal clerk, is at his home
in Wolcott for few days. Neil Sullivan
of Bellows Falls takes his place.
DR.. Millington was called Monday to set
a broken limb of the little five-year- old son
of Charles Wait of Weston Island.
The Young Peoples Christian union
had sleighride, supper and dance last week
which proved very pleasant event.
Mrs. K. f. Arnold and children of New
York city arrived Saturday evening, called
here by the serious illness of Mrs. l.. S.
Arnold.
Miss Ethelyn Gould of West Randolph,
a graduate of Emerson school of oratory,
gave dramatic reading in the Baptist
church Tuesday evening. Owing to the
severe storm there was small audience
but Miss Gould was thoroughly appreciated
by the few present. Miss Henrietta Glib
son and Miss Nina Dudley assisted her by
rendering some very fine vocal selections,
with Miss May Chase asaccompanist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
READSBORO.
The Electric Power Company Hearing.
The committee of thu AInssn nI,rno..a LII.

The Electric Power Company Hearing.
The committee of the Massachusetts legis-
lature on mercantile affairs gave a hearing
Thursday on the bill to incorporate the
Hoosac Valley Power and Manufacturing
company. The company was represented
by Walter 5. Kelley of Boston, one Of the
incorporators, who said the purpose of the
corporation is to transmit electrical power
over wires from Readsboro, across the state
line, in and through Adams, North Adams
and Williamstown, total distance of Is
miles. The capital stock of the company
is not to exceed 100000. Although not
any of the stock is paid up it all will be. he
said. Colonel Richardson appeared for
the North Adams gas and electric light
company. He asked Mr.. Kelly if the new
company proposed to go into the electric
lighting business, and Mr.. Kelley answered
that such was not their intention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
BROOKIINE.

MI. and Mrs. Fred Cutler moved to their
new home last week, on the old parsonage
farm.
We are glad to welcome back to our little
town two more of our young people. Her.
bert Bush has resigned his place at Will
mington and he and Mrs. Bush have re-
turned to Brookline.
The friends of John Bolliger, a former
Brookline boy, will be sorry to hear of his
bad accident. While chopping in the woods
at Marlboro, he split one foot open the en-
tire length from toes to ankles and is in the
care of doctor in Brattleboro.
The Christian Endeavor society will give
poverty social at the upper church next
Tuesday evening, the proceeds to be given
to the suffering people in Nebraska. Ladies
are expected to appear in common print
dresses and men in working clothes. Those
who appear in ordinary attire will be fined
cents, and there will also be fines for
those who wear jewelry, starched collars,
neckties, two shoes alike, for women who
crimp their hair, etc. Everybody is invited
to come and help along the fun. A ten
cent poverty supper will be served,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
NEWFANE.
The March Meeting.

There was larger attendance than usual
at town meeting on Tuesday. Perhaps the
election of road commissioner called out the
most contest, though there was nothing in
harmonious in regard to it. Edgar Tut
hill was reelected by a vote of 115 to IS.
with some scattering votes. Though the
road expenses were large last year, it is
considered that the roads were put in good
condition throughout town. The surplus
tax money in school districts was voted
for distribution in such districts. An ap-
preparation of 5000 was voted for a new
schoolhouse in district No. /, or Brook
side, and $3.50 for expenses of the Gland
mark" commission, instituted to mark
suitably the scattered graves of early set
tiers on farms and on the Newfane hill
common, exclusive of regular burning
grounds. F. o. Burdett, town treasurer
for probably 30 years, resigned and N. M.
Batchelder was elected in his place. One
woman taxpayer was present to vote for
school directors, as women are now entitled
to do.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
VERNON.

Fred Brooks is at home after being alb
sent during the winter
During the vacation of Powers institute
Frank Newton will be at home,
Mrs. Emeline Stockwell and her grand
son Everett are in Fitchburg on a visit.
Rev. A. J. Hough will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at 2 p. NJ. All are
cordially invited.
Miss Bertha Stoddard entertained large
party of her friends at her home on Fri
day evening, March l, it being her 18th
birthday anniversary. Among the num-
Der was her brother, Wallace Stoddard,
from Winchendon, Mass. A very enjoya-
BILE evening was spent and she was the re-
cipient of several choice gifts in memory
of the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
A son of c. E. Skinner, from Brooklyn,

A son of G. E. Skinner, from Brooklyn.
has been visiting his parents.
Fred H. Smith and family will move TO
the DIR. Weston tenement April /.
Miss Grace Platt, who has been spend
ing the winter in New York, is at Mrs.
NewtOn's.
Mrs. W. II. Goodnow of Boston has
come.to spend two.or three weeks with her
mother, Mrs. Morse.
DIR. Weston's family, having sent their
goods to East Fairfield, will join the doc
tor there next week. The community re-
greet to part with them.
Among items written last week. but ac-
cldently not sent, was mention of the
pleasant surprise party instigated by Mr..
and Mrs. Codding for their son Henry on
the evening of Feb. 25. Over 80 were i'm
attendance, and good time was reported.
About A. NJ, Monday morning fire was
discovered around a chimney in Charles
Bests house. Nelghboring men put out
The ire. Mr.. Best on his return from the
village found his best suit of clothes in a
ruined state from the fire, and some other
damage was done. Insurance with Sher-
man q Jenne.
Matches were lately found slowed away
In several parts of a wood pile in a neigh.
boring shed, in such way as to indicate
rats work. Fortunately it was where thew
would not keep so-called parlor matches In
the house. IL is supposed by some now
adays that his ratship in midnight revel-
ings with matches that have the great
snap to them could more easily start fire
works, and it is also claimed that these
'modern improvements" in matches take
IRE OF their own accord, in certain condi-
tions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
SOUTH NBWFANB,

Our many sick ones are nearly all recov-
ering.
j. L. Morse returned to Philadelphia on
Tuesday
e. NJ. and G. L. Dexter of Philadelphia
are with their father, j. W. Dexter.
@. L. Kirkland of Buffalo, N. Y, Joined
his wife at Dea. Charters on Monday even
ing.
Mrs. u. G. Bailey, who has been very
i'll, Is somewhat better. Mrs. Nathan Perry
is much improved.
A serious accident happened to Verna
Stratton, daughter of e. N. Stratton, on
Tuesday by heavy barn door falling from
its hangings and striking her, dislocating
her left hip joint, and breaking her right
leg DR.. Holton of Brattleboro was called
and the bones put in place. At this writ
ing the child seems to be doing well, though
necessarily great sufferer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
JACKSONVILLE,

D. G. Hastings has moved to Mrs. Stet-
sons tenement.
w: b. Bryant has moved to Mrs. Kings
bury's tenement.
The ladies of the Methodist aid society
met with Mrs. Estella Pike last Wednesday.
Dentist S. B. Pike will be here Monday.
March IL, to extract teeth by the painless
method.
The Colrain dramatic club give an enter
tainment at village hall next week followed
by dance.
We hear that W. H. Hancock has sold
the Howe store building at West Halifax
TO Mrs. Susan G. Larabee.
Wednesday evening, Feb. 27, there was
a large party at the residence of Mrs.
Izanna Fowler in honor of her son, A. G.
Fowler.
Charles Mitchell has bought a part of the
horses and teams of VIM. H. Hancock. and
WIN DO treighting for our people. Arthur
w Kingsley has bought the remainder of
Tine teams for the same purpose.
j. W. Davis, D. D. S., of Cbarlemont
Mass, the painless tooth extractor. was
mere last tuesday, and removed some over
zOO teeth, carrying away with him more
than 500 for his one davis work. Other
people can make money by coming here.
Rev. w. d. Potter, pastor of the Uni
versalist church at Shelburne Falls, Mass.
WIN preach at the Universalist church next
sunday evening, March 10, and Monday,
March II, the ladies of that society viii
hold their circle at the church parlors, aft
ernoon and evening, and will serve supper
with warm sugar, from 9 to o'clock. All
are invited. :
The ladies of the Universalist society at
their annual meeting Feb. 2S, elected the
following officers: President, Mrs. Miranda
Faulkner; vice president, Mrs. Mary @.
brown; directors, Mrs. Minerva Allen,
Mrs. Eva G. Farnsworth, Mrs. Julia L.
Daiyrmple; secretary and treasufer, Miss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.

Mrs. w. M. Ball is visiting in Keene, N.
II.
Milard Barnes and family have moved
to their new home recently bought in
Brookline.
The town voted Tuesday to buy a snow
roller and to accept the provisions of the
new law to aid in establishing free public
library.
j. M. Powers's house narrowly escaped
being destroyed by fire Tuesday evening
while the family were absent. The fire
started in the Kitchen back of the stove
and was making rapid Roadway when dis
covered by Percy r. Clark. Mr.. Clark en-
tered the house through a window and by
the use of few pailfuls of water so checked
the flames that he could give the alarm.
Neighbors quickly responded to the call
and the fire was soon under control. Had
1t not been for the presence of mind and
prompt action of Mr. Clark the house
would have been destroyed. Considerable
damage was done by water and smoke.
The house is insured in the Massachusetts
Mutual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
TOWNSHBND.


E. A. Corey is visiting friends in South
vile, N. Y.
Frank Symonds has moved to Chester
field, N. II.
Gussie Pratt visited his brother in Cav
endish last week.
Sarel Sawyer of Peru visited at Fred
Watson's last week.
Aunt Fannie Reed is reported quite i'll.
Mrs. VIM. ingalls, is also i'll.
Mrs. E. L. Hastings has returned from
New York, apparently In very good health.
Russell Blood has gonesto Springfield.
where he is 10 be employed at his trade for
the summer.
G. Ira Pratt has sold his farm to Mr..
Hibbs from near Boston, Mass, and will
move to the Bemis place for the present.
Burchard post, No. 65, G. A. r., will
hold their regular meeting in Masonic hall
Wednesday evening, the 18th, at 1880
o'clock.
Mr.. Wetmore, who has been employed
on the new church, has closed his engage
ment here. He has made many friends in
this place.
Notwithstanding the bad going 80 of the
neighbors and friends of Cyrus Harding at
tended clam supper at his house last Fri
day evening which was enjoyed by all
present.
The annual meeting of the ladies' aid
society of the Baptist church was held at
the parsonage Tuesday. The following
officers were elected: President, Mrs. j. F.
Day; vice president, Mrs. A. A. Mason;
secretary, Harriet Fletcher; treasurer, Mrs.
S. j. Wilson.
Hon. Frank Plumley of Mortified gave
an instructive and inspiring address in the
Congregational church Wednesday evening
under the auspices of the Good Templars.
A vote of thanks to the lecturer, and to the
committee in charge, and also to Miss
Ethelynd Gould for reading, was unani-
mously passed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
At the Churches.

At the Congregational church next Sunday
Rev. II. A. Goodhue Of Westminster West will
preach In the morning and evening Sunday
school follows the morning service: Junior En-
ular prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:5O.
Rev, r. w. Sharp will preach at the Methodist
church at II O'Clock next Sunday; Sunday school
at II; Junior league at $3.50; Epworth league at
z; praise and prayer meeting at 1880; PRAYER
meeting Thursday night at 1880
At the Baptist church, Rev. Edwin F. Mitchell
pastor Preaching at l0:45; theme THE Accept,
eiful 20 me a sinner;' Sunday school at IL; Young
Peoples Society OF Christian Endeavor at P. NJ !;
prayer meeting Thursday evening at 1880
Rev e. P, Seymour will exchange pulpits with
Rev H. A. Goodhue of West Yves Minister, next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
GREEN RIVER.

The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. Geo. Bracket next week Thursday.
March ID, afternoon and evening. Ali are
invited.
The people of this place were delightful
ly entertained by the Colrain dramatic
club last week Wednesday evening. They
We're all good actors and performed their
parts to perfection. A very fair audience
met them, considering the short notice, the
bills being sent only two days before the
drama. The dance was well patronized.
and the ladies' aid society furnished one of
their best suppers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
MARLBORO.

Town meeting passed off quietly. The
town voted to take advantage of the new
law in regard to public libraries. The
ladies furnished dinner
These officers were elected at the last
meeting of the Christian Endeavor society :
President, Mrs. Ida Adams; vice president,
Mrs. Kate King; secretary, Miss Nellie
Prouty; treasurer, Roy Adams.
Grip seems to have a foothold in town.
and is improving its opportunity for all it
is worth. Among the present victims are
Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Adams and Mrs. Henry
Adams, while others have either Just re-
covered or are standing on the anxious
seat. Hosea Fisher is no better.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
JAMAICA.

F. L. Sprague has returned from his
business trip in Maine.
Ed Spencer, who got hurt last week, is
getting along well and will soon be out
again.
MI. and Mrs. Charles Gale have return
ed from Montague, Mass, but will soon
move there
Rev. E. B. Earle has returned from
number of weeks stay with his father at
st. Johns, N. B.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Wight of North
Hatfield are here to spend two weeks with
Mrs Wight's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Howard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
wARDsBoRo CENTRE.

Mrs. l.. l. Bissell returned home from
BrightwoOd, Mass, last week.
George Gilfeather has gone to Whining
ton TO work for F. L. Allen at the Yer
mont House.
The sugar festival last Friday evening
was attended with the usual disadvantages,
the roads being too soft for teams. About
thirty were there, however, and spent
very enjoyable evening, and the sugar was
of the finest quality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
DUMMERSTON.

The lyceum meeting held on Thursday
evening last week was attended by 12O per-
sons. The dialogue, "Out in the street."
was the great attraction and drew a crowd
ed house. 1t was remarkably well acted.
The next meeting will be on March IA,
and the question for discussion is, "Should
the United States government control and
operate the railroads of the United States. q"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
PUTNEY.
The March Meeting.

The annual March meeting was rather
small at the opening but reached its nor
NAL size before the close. In the absence
of the moderator j. w. Stowell was elected
moderator pro tenn aud also for the ensuing
year. Mark Ward was elected town clerk
and treasurer by reclamation, there being
no opposition. A ballot was called for in
choosing selectmen, L. b. Bailey had 63
out of 50 votes for first; NJ. c. Ingalls, 81
out of 80 for second; d. S. Persons IS out
of 103 for third. o. S. Thwing had 10 out
of 116 votes for road commissioner. The
full list of officers will be found in the list
for the county. The appropriation for
Memorial day was $3.50 more than last
year. The selectmen were instructed to
appoint committee to report, at the next
annual meeting, plans and suggestions as
to starting a town library. It was voted
to relinquish the towns claim upon the
money still in the hands of the school dis
tricts. The selectmen were also authorized
TO borrow of the trustees the public money
for the support of schools. A town tax of
10 cents was voted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
For over Finv years.

Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup has been used
Tor over nfty years by millions of mothers for
Ihelr chldren while teething with perfect success
pam, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
sor diarrhoea IL will relieve the poor little suf-
Ierer lsm.mledlateIy Sold by druggists In every
Be sure 70 ask for Ms Winslow's soothing
syrup and take nj ,ther kind
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
Relief In SIX Iiuurs,

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved
in six hours by the New Great South American
Kidney Cure This 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
passing it almost Immediately II you want
quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by GEO. e. GREENE, Druggist, Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
sTRATToN.

Chas. Aliens baby is quite i'll with broE-
chitis.
Alva Styles is at work for NJ. r. Perry
drawing logs.
E. L. Pike and family have been visit
ing in Newfane an vicinity.
Another snow came Monday afternoon,
followed by wind, making the roads quite
bad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
EAST DOVER,

Albert Norcross was called to Dummers-
ton Sunday by the death of his mother,
Mrs. Ormando Norcross. Several of her
relatives from this place attended her fu-
neral, among them George Prouty, a
brother of Mrs. Norcross, Chas. Jennison,
a cousin and Mrs. D. S, Prouty and her
, son Claude.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08

F. M. Sprague lost the tips of three fin
gers on surface planer at the machine
shop Monday.
Readsboro was visited by gale of wind
Monday night, unIoofing barn for Edward
Goulette, blowing over chimneys for Titus
Stowe and on the Catholic church, burst
ing in an entire window for Milo Shum-
way and piling the snow in some most I'M
heard of places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
NEW HAMPSHIRE Nopns

Dramatist Charles H. Hoyt and wife of
Charlestown will sail for Europe April 10.
They go for pleasure and to have Worth
make costumes for Mrs. Hoyt, who will
star next season in "a civilized commune
ty," which her husband is now writing for
her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
CHRsTnRFIRI.n. NJ n

The Oldest member of the Grand Army
in Massachusetts is John l.. Britton, for
merly of this town. He will be 90 wears
old April 25 next. He served as drum
major in the I'd New Hampshire and in the
18th New Hampshire Veteran reserves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08
Rheumatism cured Tnan.,,

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and NeuraIpia
radically cures in one TO three days Its action
upon the system is remarkable and mysterious
IL removes at once the cause and the disease inn
medlately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits; g cents. Sold by Geo. e. Greene, Drug
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-08

Martha French. The society is in a pros
porous condition and holds its regular
meeting every alternate Thursday after
noon and evening.