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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-11-22
RIVER AND RAIL,
Chamber OF Commerce Meeting
Called for the Purpose of
AIDING IMPROVEMENT OF RIVER
And Encouraging the New Move
ment to Build the Railroad
To TILE CONNELLSyILLE REGION

Was Rather u Remarkable One - The
River ScIvmS Dwclt Upon by Several
Gentlemen Committee 10 Go to WASH
inEton and Help In the General Scheme
For Improvement, ana 10 Secure I"
Movable Dam at Hcllalro 60 Lower
T Wharfage Rates Recommended by the
Chambrr-Thp Railroad Project Goes
Over TO Meeting Neat wsek-Esatures
.orthc Meeting.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-11-22

DON'T fail to hRyo pair OF those clio.
giant So 90 Trousers made @ OrdgTat
q, IItlS, 8 FDNa',
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
DUMMERSTON.

Twenty-four persons braved the snow
storm last Sunday and attended church;
and 10 attended the Endeavor meeting in
the evening.
The attendance at the lyceum increases
with each meeting. At the last one 70
were present. The school question was
decided, by weight of argument, in favor
of the district system. The question for
the next meeting, Jan. II, is "Resolved,
That young Vermonters had best stay in
Vermont" One of the disputants is man
who has lived in the West several years.
Forty persons attended the reunion of
the Congregational church on Saturday,
Jan. 3, and had very pleasant gathering.
Several letters were read from nonresident
members; among the number were letters
from Rev. l.. G. Chase, Concord, N. II. !;
Mrs. E. c.. Dix, Dubuque, Iowa; Mrs.
Hester Gibbs Cook, ClaremOnt, N. H.,
and Mrs. l.. G. Cole, West Brattleboro.
The Milton Knapp estate has been set
tied. Wheeler Knapp takes the home
farm and personal property, and with his
mother occupies it. A large pasture was
sold to c. f. Thompson, of Brattleboro.
This is one of the most valuable farms in
town on account of the fine timber and
wood upon it. 1t has been in the Knapp
family over sixty years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
JAMAICA.

Our two weeks of zero weather has
yielded to something of thaw.
G. W. Wyman began his six weeks Sc
lect school at Peru Monday morning.
Fred Ballard and family goes this week
to visit friends at Ludlow and Rutland.
Alfred Crowninshield has been spending
a few days with relatives at Hinsdale,
n. II.
Will Phelps and Charles Whipple have
moved to West Jamaica for the winter so
as to be near their work. They have taken
the job to draw lot of bark to the depot
here, which will last them all winter.
Joseph La Coarse had the misfortune
few days ago to cut off one of his fingers,
so that it only hung by little skin. 1t
was put in place and is treated by DR.. c.
5. Bingham, with some hope of saving the
finger
The post, Relief corps, and Sons of Vet
Grams held a joint installation of newly
elected officers on Thursday, Jan. 3, after
which refreshments were served bv the
women of the Relief corps. There was a
good company present.
The citizens of fire district No. l, of this
village, held their annual meeting Monday
evening at the sChoOlhOuse and the follow
ing officers were chosen: Clerk and treas
urer, f. E. Smith; committee, J. G.. Rob
inson, Daniel Sherwin, Willis Taft; col
lector, }. Q. Subway; chief engineer,
G. F. Russell; assistant engineers, Will
Phelps and A. L Howard.
The members of Scott post, No. IL, G.
A. r., at their annual meeting at Grand
Army hall elected the following officers: NJ.
l.. Howard, commander; Phineas Allen,
senior vice commander; Asa S. Johnson
junior vice commander; NJ. II. johnson,
adjutant; Wales Cheney, quartermaster;
VIM. II. Castle, surgeon; j. C. Daggett,
chaplain; E. S. Wilder, officer of the day ;
Warren Sheldon, officer of the guard; A.
L. Wood, sergeant major; NJ. a. White.
quartermaster sergeant. At their regular
meeting they voted to create a relief fund,
and sum of money was contributed by
comrades of the post for that purpose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

A. M. Allbee of Springfield is in town.
Our villagers are busy these days har-
vesting their ice.
Mrs. Ella Paioe is in town for the week,
stopping at the Hermitage.
The Methodist church and society held
their annual donation, Jan. Q, which was a
success, socially and financially.
A pleasant party of young people in this
village watched the old year out and the
new year in, wishing a prosperous and
happy year to each member of the party,
at the birth of '95
Asa Whitman, an old citizen of this
town, died at Londonderry village Jan. 6,
at the advanced age of 81 years. Mr..
Whitman was with his brother Ara, who
is his senior by 10 years.
At the last regular meeting of the Ed
worth league the following officers were
chosen President, Augusta Dryden: LIST,
I'd, Bird, 4th vice presidents, Music Land
man, Emma Farnum, Aretas Dryden, Je-
nevia Babbitt; secretary, Minnie jenkins /;
treasurer, Albert Fuller.
We learn that the insurance on Mrs. Cory's
property destroyed by fire last week has
been fixed at S175; also that Mr.. Bacon
finds his property uninsured. 1t seems
that his insurance had run out few days
previous to the fire, and he had written the
company asking for renewal, but the let
ter did not reach its destination in time to
give Mr. Bacon the benefit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Herbert f. Thayer has lost one of hi
work horses.
Harry Thayer has engaged and gone r.
work for Pullen Brothers.
Mrs. j. NJ. Noyes is at f. w
for a home and to be cared
Miss Mary Follett closed b --.-~oss1u
term of school the fifth inst. in district
No. II.
The Guilford dramatic club meets thi:
evening at grange hall for the purpose OF
electing officers.
j. L. Bullock, j. A. Alexander and j
Herbert Richmond attended the dairy.
mems meeting held at White River June.
ton this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Thayer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Sargent, Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Thomas
were out from BrattlebOro to the Broad
Brook grange last evening. Mr.. Sargent
installed the officers.
The Universalist society held their an
nual meeting Jan. 8 and chose F. G. Tay-
lor, moderator; e. W. Miner, j. l.. Bull
lock, VIM. w, Barney, committees; j. l..
Bullock, treasurer; f. G. Taylor, auditor
Henry w. Jacobs, collector.
An open meeting was held and the fol-
lowing officers of Broad Brook grange
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Miss Knapp of Dummerston is with Mrs.
H. T. Willard for a few days.
The ladies aid society will meet with
Mrs. F. j. Coops next week Thursday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. A. V. c. Leavitt of Buffalo, n. Y,
is with her father, Dea. James Charter, as
are also Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Kirkland of
the same place.
DIR. Fletcher of Athol, Mass, is treating
B. c. Bailey for fistula, from which he has
suffered seven years. Mr.. Bailey has
worked all through these years with much
energy, until within the last two weeks he
has been obliged to give up work entirely.
He is at the home of his mother, Mrs. G.
b. Bailey.
A. H. Blake, 60, died in Holyoke, Mass,
Dec. 80. Mr.. Blake was born in Bennlng-
ton and was the son of Geo. and Susan
Blake, formerly of Marlboro. He leaves a
widow, two sons and daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Pierce of Providence, r. l., two sisters
and one brother. His mother lives at Ben
nington, aged 81 years. Rev. DIR. Booth
OBLIGATED at the funeral. The remains
were taken to Pittsfeld for burial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
NEWFANE.

The creamery annual meeting is to be
held Saturday afternoon, the 10Th.
The week of prayer is being observed
here every afternoon and evening.
The w. c. T. U. will observe the usual
hour next Wednesday at Mrs. Morse's.
A dinner at the Pratt House will be part
of next Tuesdays annual bank meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. b. johnson are spend
ing several days at George Fishers in Wor-
cester.
Mrs. Fred Pierce and her children are
spending the week at her fathers on West
street.
j. d. Pierce was one of four brothers to
come together in Putney recently for the
first time in 40 years.
The preacher on Sunday had a good word
to say of the enterprising snow path max
ing. 1t was unusual to have the roads 50
well cleared before the end of the storm.
"a calendar of the cities in the United
States,n received from a Newfaner in Goth
am, is so amusing in its apt illustrations
that ii will be hung on the library case in
the post-oiice on Saturday.
In reference to benevolent offerings for
the past year it was stated by Pastor Hardy
last Sunday that members of this congre-
CATION had given $500 towards rebuilding
in Townshend since the fire. Q
A recent number of the Danbury Conn.,
News, says that the resignation of Rev. G..
w. Lawrence of East Brookfield in that
state is to take effect March "a, and that
it will be very much deplored by the com
munity.
Mr.. Burditt plays the double bass viol at
the concert rehearsals. Those who ought
to know say that Mrs. Kinney's vocal drill
is excellent at these rehearsals, and we
have heard desires expressed that a singing
school might be arranged for her to con
duct.
Good things were reported of the educa-
tional meeting held at the schoolhouse last
Friday evening, conducted by Superinten-
dent Howe. The spelling match brought
out entertaining competition. Mrs. Luke
Morse of Willamsville, formerly of this
village, and Mrs. S. G.. Brown were the
winning spoilers, and voluntarily sat down
| upon some technical term in mineralogy.
1t was reserved for Newfane to have a
visit from the genial Kipling who drove
from Brattleboro on Wednesday with his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Ballestier, and dined
at the County House. He was very en-
tertaining at the table and afterward told
stories. His pleasure was declared at the
beauties of Vermont in winter and a com.
pliment was bestowed upon the little vii
lage of Fame as being one of the prettiest
he had seen. Ordinarily it is a bold man
and a man of strict principles in eating
that refuses pie of the County House cut
sine, but Mr.. Kipling was true to his dia-
| tribe on pie, and put himself on the lonely
plane of not being born to the pie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
EAST DOVER

Mrs. Maria Adams is i'll at M. A. Moore's.
Grace Yeaw has been quite i'll, but is more
comfortable, as is Mrs Will Yeaw
There will be donation gathering at
the parsonage Friday, Jan. Is, for the
benefit of Rev. c. S. Sherman. All are
invited
Dan Hale met with quite bad accident
last week. While at work under d. S.
Prouty's mill he hit his head on set screw,
cutting a bad cash. At this writing he is
a little better, and hopes are entertained
for his recovery.
One of the pleasant New Years gather
ings was at the home of Mr., and Mrs. G.
ii. Turner, where some 70 relatives and
friends were present to celebrate their fifth
wedding anniversary. The evening was
spent socially, with music and singing,
after which bountiful supper was served.
Then came the many presents, with timely
remarks from Rev. G.. S. Sherman relative
to a wooden wedding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
GUIIFORD.

There is general invitation for all to
join in a social dance at Guilford Centre
town hall, Jan. Is. Brook d Farmer S
orchestra will furnish music.
A very pleasant social event was the
afternoon tea party given by Miss leila
johnson last Friday to 80 or more ladies.
Progressive euchre was played and dainty
prizes bestowed upon the winners, Mrs. M.
Corbett, Mrs. w. Squires, and Miss M. E.
Smith. After tea came the cutting of a
"birthday cake" by the hostess, which had
the charm of ring concealed in it, and
then the guests learned the occasion was
Miss JOhnson's birthday. Mrs. j. Squires
was the lucky finder of the ring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
BROOKLINE r.

M. G. White is more comfortable this
week than last.
Minnie Allbee has been obliged to give
up attending school at Townshend on &C
count of illness.
Fred Cutler has bought the old parson-
age property of the Baptist society, and
will move there in the spring.
The lumber business is booming this
week. The snow which fell on Sunday
has made very good shedding, and is what
the lumber men have been looking for anX-
iously.
C.. p. Stickney's house was well filled al
the donation for Rev. E. w. Sharp on
Tuesday evening. About 1913 was raised
for Mr.. Sharp as token of the peoples
appreciation of his labor in the Methodist
church here.
At the annual meeting of the Baptist
church and society last Saturday these ofii-
GERS were chosen: Clerk, j. b. Stebbins ;
prudential committee, G. f. Ware, A. A.
Austin, G. M. Robbins; treasurer, Charles
Cutler. The question of building chapel
was brought up, and a committee of three
chosen to look up plans and estimate the
cost, and report at an adjourned meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
HALIFAX.

r. @. Wilcox was in town Monday with
a nice pair of colts.
viii Warren has just bought new pair
of grays for his team.
O. r. Crosier and family of Shelburne
Falls visited in town last week.
The Farmers club will meet with Mr..
and Mrs. Fayette Niles next week Wednes-
day, at 10 o'clock a. NJ. All come.
The election of officers at the union
church took place Monday: d. S. Worden,
O. B. Dix, Walter DeWolf, committee !;
O. b. Dix clerk, f. p. Green, treasurer
G. M. Scott and Myron Crosier, ushers.
The adjourned meeting of the Halifax
agricultural society will be held at G.. L..
Clark's store in the west village, Saturday,
Jan. 10, at l o'clock p. NJ, when all
interested are requested to be present.
Whether in favor of the fair or not come
and let us hear from you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
PUTNEY.
silver WEDDING Anniversary.

The home of Mrs. Q. b. Newcomb,
chaplain of Golden Rule chapter was the
scene of pretty silver wedding anniversa-
ry celebration last Saturday evening. At
9 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Newcomb were
asked to pass into the front parlor, where,
in the presence of relatives, neighbors and
a goodly number of friends, members of
the order, the wedding ceremony of %
years ago was again performed by Rev. f. f.
Mitchell. A pleasant feature which fol-
lowed was the presentation to Mrs. New
comb, by Miss WalBup, in behalf of Gold
en- Rule chapter, of a silver berry dish and
pickle dish. Mrs Newcomb, although
taken by surprise, made a fitting response.
The matron, Mrs. Annie Harris, read a
poem, after which the children presented
their parents with a silver butter dish
Refreshments were then served and a So
cial hour followed, which lasted till the
hours grew small. All joined, when de-
parting, in wishing the hosts of the even
ing 'many happy returns"
Mr.. Simmons has moved back to West
moreland.
The week-Of-prayer meetings are having
a good attendance.
The Mortified students have returned
after a two-weeks' vacation.
Myron Ward has rented the house re-
Gently vacated by Fred Simmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Reed have removed
to West Dummerston for the winter.
Mr.. Boomer is out again, after being
housed number of weeks with typhoid
fever.
VIM. Wing and bride returned and were
given reception by number of friends
Saturday evening.
Mrs. II. L. Pierce is making 1O-days'
visit with relatives in Holyoke, Mass. II.
L. Pierce joins her today
Mrs. Guy and daughter are with Mrs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
At the Churches.

There will be a union meeting of young people
at the Baptist church at O'Clock Sunday evening.
In the morning Rev. Edwin +. Mitchell will preach
at lO:45 on The Christians covenant vow - text,
Psalms LvI, -: THY VOWS are upon me. o God,
| will render praise unto Thee Sunday school at
IL: union preaching service at 1890 p. NJ. Other
notice. for the week will be given from the pulpit
Sunday morning.
Rev. Geo. II, Rogers Of Wardsboro will preach
in the Methodist church Sunday morning at II
O'Clock. The sacrament of the Lords supper
will be administered at the close of the sermon.
Sunday school at l2:l5; prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 1880
At the Congregational church Rev. f. p. Sey-
mOur will preach at 1918 on The door-open or
shut" text, Rev. III, 20: Behold, stand at the
door, and knock; If any man hear my voice, and
open the door, will come IN To him, and will sup
with him, and he with me- The annual rally OF
the Congregational church and society Will take
place Thursday afternoon and evening, Jan. -.
The afternoon session will be devoted to business
reports and sociability. After supper program
of brief, crisp speeches will provide a general so
cial hour for the whole church family.
At the Unversahst church Rev. j. l.. Scoboria
will preach upon the theme, THE purpose of
temptation and suffering text, James l, ,; My
brethren, count it all joy when We fall into divers
foundations ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11

were installed Wednesday evening, Jan. 8,
the duty being performed by Deputy c. w.
Sargent of Windham county Pomona
grange: Master, F. E. Ward; overseer, d.
E. Carpenter; lecturer, Mrs. L. M. Well
man; steward, f. i. Wellman; assistant
steward, Lyman B. Bullock; chaplain, Mrs.
S. NJ. X. Bullock; treasurer, Charles p.
Wood secretary, j. L. Bullock; gatekeep-
er, o. j. Hale; Pomona, Mrs. E. S. Miner
Flora, Mrs. E. F. Jacobs; Ceres, Mrs. r.
II. Lynde; lady assistant steward, Miss
Gertie Carpenter. Following the installa-
ton refreshments were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
GREEN RIVER.

The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. f. A. Richmond next Wednesday,
the 10th, afternoon and evening. All are
invited.
The Green River dramatic company will
present the drama entitled "One hundred
years ago. at the church Friday evening"
the 18th. After the play there will be a
dance at Union hall. The ladies' aid So
ciety will furnish good supper for all who
wish.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
GROVE.

Mrs. Louisa Stetson is quite feeble this
winter.
The ice gatherers have been very busy.
The crop is of fine quality, being free from
snow.
Mrs. Geo. A. Barber has returned from
a short vacation amongIfriends and rela-
tives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
Ringing Noises

In the ears, sometimes a roaring, buzzing sound
are caused by catarrh, that exceedingly disagree
able and very common disease, Loss Of smell or
hearing also result from catarrh. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, the great blood puri Ter, is peculiarly
successful remedy for this disease which it cures
by purifying the blood.
Hoods Pills are the best after dinner pills, as.
sist digestion, prevent constipation,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
rheumatism Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in one to three days Its action
upon the system is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the disease i'm
mediately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits; Is cents. Sold by Geo E. Greene, Drug
gst, Bratteboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11

M. and Mrs. F. r. Mann called on some
of their friends last week.
The first cotilion party of a series of six
will be held on Friday evening, Jan. II, at
M E. Iyman's hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
CRICcS g. PERRY.
The Fall of China

7 S almost daily expected, as the Japanese are
Il pushing the Cinnamon terribly, but next
week will show a fall in china such as Brattle
boro never saw. We shall have in a new lot of
goods that VIII be offered at prices that were
shall prepare people for it by putting in our
handsome night lamp that we had to sell last
year for 81, for just 35 cents. And our banquet
lamps We shall sell at some price to close them
out, Our stock of lamps il so big that we are
determined 10 lessen the stock, though we get
but little money in return. We are ready 10
as ever having received since the holidays a
large lot of new goods, Don't miss next weeks
bargains. WILCOXS NEW YORK BARGAIN
STORE, 40 Main Street The reason we sell
those night lamps so low is, that we recently
bought out lot of them, closing out all the
dealer had, and so got them for song. You
get the benefit of this, SeeY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
JACKSONVILLE.


We wish to express thanks to those neighbo1s
and friends who in any way assisted us during the
recent illness of our dear wife and mother: ais }
the choir for their services at the funeral. May
all such find sympathy in time of sorrow.
LEROY NJ. CHASE.
AMY l.. CHASE.
ESTHER II. CHASE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
BrattlebOrO Custom Laundry,
NO. 10 ELLIOT STREET,

Il S the place to get the best work done All
Il work guaranteed. Orders left with Express
prompt attention Work called for and delivered
free of charge MRS. W. RUSSELL, Prop'r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
In THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.

Miss Helena Dickinson is home from
Rutland.
Mrs. Nelson Pierce entertains the Chris
tian Endeavor society this evening.
The Y. p. S. G. E. recognized Tuesday
evening, with II. j. Hastings as president.
Percy r. Clark is taking a forced va
cation from work because of disabled
hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
We Still Have

iday specalties that must be closed out. We shall
make prices them that will surely move them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
We Still Have

good line of Mems, Youths and Boys Suits,
sizes are better than usual at this date, and prices
good deal lower than ever at this season.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-09-20
SATURDAY evening a very

SATURDAY evening a very
pleasant party was given in
this city in honor Of a couple
Of our .'bon tom young ladies'.
It was an up-to-date tutti,
frutti affair and the elite Of
the city were out in their best
frocks and trousers, and their
sweetest smiles. Dancing was
the attraction of the evening
and each one no doubt tried to
make all others believe them
the most pleasant creature on
earth. That all right young
people, make yourselves be-
|lieye you are having a good
time if you can, for after the
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-09-20

The strong fights being
made by the populist party
in different states this year
prove that the party is a very
live corpse. We are dead, oh
yes, dead" on to the old par
ties, and We will prove it to
them beyond the least question
of doubt in 1896.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1895-09-20

wild goose has winged his
slow and weary way over
your head about forty sum
mers, and old father time has
cut a wide swath down
through the center Of your
curly locks, leaving not a hair
between you and heaven, and.
you have married one of those
angels that flashed like a me-
|teor across the sky of your So
'ciety life, had twenty years
experience in practical life
with it, a great deal of the ro-
nance will have faded away,
You will have by this time
taken on a pair Of glasses
whereby you will be able to
distinguish an angel from an
ordinary piece Of common hui
mainly, and we have no doubt
but you will be able to truth
fully declare that angels in
habit another atmosphere.