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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
NEWFANB.

. Rev. S. Norton attended the A. NJ. A.
r meeting In Boston this week
b. Birchard post will meet with Comrade
70 w. n. Chase next Wednesday evening.
. Mrs. Martha Morse of Worcester. Mass.
has lately been the guest Of her aunt, Mrs.
Morgan
Mrs. Mary Field Wizards son, David
Willard, is located in the university settle.
ment missionary work of New York city.
~ III, ne 1 ~ Kenny returned last week
Miss A. ..ation OF H3fRlScsV'Ile, Little Falls,
from a trip to MeGm Yield OF ONE" .1. places IN
Albany, Rochester and-vsvisit to tn,
New York. - &C 3ls
Mrs. Nettie Bennett, formerly of - =,
place and later of Brattleboro and Swan /
zey, \. H., is trying the climate OF south
ern California.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Kinney, well remem-
bered here and elsewhere in the county, are
mentioned by late number of the Yer
mont Missionary as continuing their work
of organizing union Sunday schools. They
report having travelled 1900 miles in the
state in their work.
Mrs. Newton's brother, Rev. James
Tufts who was murderously assaulted by |
tramp about month ago, has apparent
~ recovered from MS wounds. Nine inches |
of gashes on his head were sewed up and |
his physician assures him that the healing |
was as quick as in the blood of young |
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Willard of Green
field and the latters brother II. X. Field, |
and his wife of Alameda, Calf, arrived at |
Pratt's Inn Monday evening and spent the |
following day about town, visiting the old |
homestead and other places. Mr.. Field |
reminded old residents Of his father, the |
late c. X. Field, in looks and somewhat in |
the Field teasing humor. He triumph |
antly marched down street hugging Ger
tain old relics that h. had longed to pos
sess-his grandfather, Gen. Fields veri- |
table office sign in a good state of preser- |
walton with its letters in gilt, a brass
warming pan, a tin foot stove, his grand |
mothers cheese board, ETC., and a spinning
wheel or two TO follow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
~, -uc'JACKsoNvIIIE.


lie fy II. Waite is in market this week.
shich wers Collins and family will occupy
,vheraohse of Mrs. Howard, lately vacated
by Z. j. Tenney.
b. The civil authority have reappointed f.
II. Stetson, c. c. Boyd, W. S. Allen and
A. p. Carpenter ballot clerks.
Miss Martha Hendrickson had birth
day anniversary party last week at which
several OF her friends attended and passed
pleasant evening.
The base ball boys and their wives were
invited to F. f. Holbrook's to supper last
Friday. This proved TO be Fred's 40th
birthday anniversary. The boys made him
present of a nice lamp. All had a pleas
ant time.
At the annual meeting of the North
River Creamery association last Saturday
the following officers were elected Di-
rectors, G. S Goodnow, A. j. Faulkner,
r. d. Brown, c. E. Allard, VIM. II. Han
cock, A. c. Taintor, j. n. Plumb; au-
dtors, E. S. Allen, D. b. Collins, o. K.
Chase. The directors elected G. S. Good
now president, and L. II. Stetson clerk
and treasurer, with salary of 500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
WEST WARnaRnRO.

Two teachers from here enjoyed the
teachers meeting at Stratton Saturday.
II is expected that Z. o. Landman will
speak at the church next Sunday morn
ing.
G. Horne and family of East Jamaica
have moved into A. r. Robinsons tene-
ment.
Austin Reed of South Wardsboro re-
ports one stalk Of corn with four good
sized ears oficorn on it,
There is to be a school entertainment
the last evening in October. Judging
from the one held last term it will be
worth attending.
There were nearly 100 people at the har-
vest home festival last week. The little
Dairy girls, Rosa, Edie and Alice, sang
piece beautifully. There were solos, du-
cts, Rotations and instrumental pieces.
Credit is due Miss Grace Payne and the
teacher, Mr.. Landman, for drilling the
children, also Mrs. 4. F. Davidson and
others for decorating the house so taste
fully. Friends generously contributed
vegetables and useful articles for a sale
and A. r. Robinson made a good auction.
Ger, after which cake and coffee were par
taken of.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
GUIIiFORD.

Mrs. Sarah j. Knight of Turner'S Falls
Is visiting at j. Flagg's.
Divine service in Christ church next
Sunday at 2:30 p. NJ.
Edward Lines of Brooklyn, n. Y, made
a brief visit at j. Flagg's the past week.
Miss Henrietta Martin of Warren, r. L.,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Stephen Smith.
Mrs. C. w. Ray and little son of Chester,
has been visiting her mother, Mrs. A.
Moves.
The ladies sewing circle last week at
Mrs. Wilder's was attended by 80 or more
and was pleasant affair.
Mrs. J. M. Wilder, mother of Henry
Wilder, is quite i'll of heart disease at her
daughters, in Bernardston.
Several members of the KickapOo Indian
Medicine company are spending this week
at the Broad Brook House, giving enter
tainments and selling medicine every even
ing. Two "healers" of the Newell type
are also at the same place. If sickness
and pain is not banished from this place it
will be from want of faith on the part of
the residents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
Further notice will be given next

Nov. 3. Further notice will be given next
week.
There was stereopticon exhibition at
the No. schoolhouse Wednesday evening.
especially for the pupils and their parents.
and other schools in town have since been
favored with the same exhibition.
II you want TO enjoy yourself don't fail
10 attend the supper at the Methodist
Episcopal church Wednesday evening, Oct
p. After supper a musical and literary
program will be presented All are in
vited.
The foot ball game last Saturday be-
tween the Putneys and the Y. NJ. c. A.
eleven of Brattleboro, was the first game
ever played here. II was of course only A
question of how large or small score
would he made by the Y. NJ. c. AS. 1t
must be conceded that the Putneys did re-
markedly well, as the score was only II to
o against them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
WARDRRnRO.

Mrs. A. L. Howard has fine display OF
millinery goods.
Henry A. Ellis Of Wisconsin has visited
his son, F. l.. Ellis, the past week.
Mrs. Mary Bishop and daughter, Miss
Nettie, have gone to Newfane TO spend the
winter.
Miss Blanche Center has finished work
at the hotel and returned to her home in
Jamaica
The grange dramatic club gave very
interesting entertainment Friday evening
OF last week.
Miss Ina Plumley, who has been visit
ing friends in Springfield, this state, and
other towns for few weeks past, returned
home last Friday.
Mrs. Laura Blanchard started for Troy,
N. Y, Tuesday morning and will visit
with her niece, Mrs. J. +. Gleason, in
Brattleboro on her way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
WEST TOWNsHENn.

Miss Lena Wheeler is at home for four
weeks vacation.
Rev. S. L. Vincent preached in West.
minister last Sunday.
Raymond Smith Of New London. Conn.
Is In town for a weeks hunting.
Mrs. Frank Pomroy OF Springfield has
been visiting At Washburn Kidder's.
Mrs. Frank Blood and children of
Springfield have been visiting at Harrison
Towards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Boyden were here
over Sunday, called by the critical condi-
ton of Mr.. Boydens mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Holmes and little
daughter of New London, Conn. are
guests of Frank and Theodore Barber.
Mrs, d. f. Boyden, who has been in
feeble health for long time, has been
falling rapidly of late. Her condition be.
came so alarming last week .ihat Mr.. Boy
ller. a stranger called AZ the siddlebury,
en- was summoned from Nj to,ting Of
Fhere he had gone to attend a meerlgn- u
rood Templars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
w EST DOVER.

Ashley Lord had the misfortune TO
break one Of his arms last week. lie was
walking beside the road when a team pass
ed leading horse which, Just rs he
passed, kicked, striking Mr. Lord on his
left arm above the elbow
very quiet but pleasant wedding took
place at the home Of Mrs Christina Jones
last Thursday when her sister, Miss Una
Harris was united TO John Whitaker of
Newfane. Rev. w. A. Estabrool perform.
ed the ceremony The bride Is well known
and highly esteemed. The happy couple
started Immediately for the home of the
groom in Ncwfano. The best wishes of a
wide circle Of friends follow them TO their
new homo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
JAMAICA.

Henry Ellis of Wisconsin, former resi-
dent, is visiting friends here.
The Twitchell place has passed into the
possession of Elwin Clayton.
Mrs. James hobbs is at Buffalo, n. Y,
caring for her daughter, Rose.
George hobbs of Springfield, Mass, is
here az his fathers, Rev. James Nobbs's.
The revival meetings recently closed
were more profitable than any for some
time.
Joseph hobbs, son of Rev. James hobbs,
is at West Townshend, Mass, ill with ty-
phoid fever.
Rev. A. j. Cameron was presented last
week, by his church, with a very nice
rocker for his study.
Alfred Crowninshield is TO work for IL.
II. Reed the coming winter, and will move
his family to the village.
Capt. Warren, a retired officer of the
English navy, has bought the French
place at the West river bridge and is erect
ing a dwelling house on it,
The first snow Of the season put in an
appearance Tuesday morning, when the
ground was white in a short time, but the
snow soon turned to rain and disappeared
rapidly.
L. II. Tuthill and John Skinner of New
fame were at Revilo Towards last week,
and brought with them the famous coon
dog, Prince. They carried home 10 coons.
Prince stands at the head as a coon dog.
Frederick j. Neal of New York and Miss
Rose Amsden were united in marriage last
Thursday, Oct. 10, by Rev. James hobbs,
at the home of the BRIDES parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Amsden. The couple went
from here to Connecticut to spend a short
time with his friends, and then will go to
Chesterfield, N. H., where they will run a
hotel.
Charles Densmore died at his home at
Pixies Falls early Monday morning, Oct.
10, of consumption, at the age of go years
and six months. He had not been able to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
HALIFAX.


Lemuel N Woodland whose death occurred on
the 10Th Inst, was n native of Halifax and this
town had always been his home. He was born
Dec. u, 1921. lie received the usual education
In the common and academic schools apd his &C.
cupation has been that of a farmer He was
married In 1875 10 Miss Rosana Fndy Of Bernard.
stou, who survives him or seven children born
To them three survive. No man IN Halifax IA ~
been more highly esteemed, and the confidence
reposed In him has been shown by giving him ey
cry Office OF trust that he would accept lie rep
resented the town In the gislature for two
terms. He held tho Office ~ town treasurer for
long term OF years; also that Of iustice Of tho
peace and had been auditor and overaeer OF the
poor. Tie was very conversRnt with the Affairs
OF the town. Tie was ready speaker who al.
ways commanded the attention OF his hearers
ana his influence In town affairs was second 10
none. tie was FOR several years u director Of the
North RIVER Creamery ASSOCIATION His advice I'm
business matters was often sought and he had
held many financial and other fduclary trusts
Tie was member Of tho Methodist church and
one OF It's active Supporters His life was one Of
integrity and upriphtness and In all business deal.
inRA aud places " responsibility he proved him.
SET man OF conscience and fidelity He pos.
sessed grrat kindness Of heart, aud his genial
manner aud u" evident genuineness Of the man
wllhln won him respect aud affection wherever
known It's FAMILY have the sympathy OF the
whole community, The large attendance at the
funeral httcHted the respect m which Mr. Wood.
ara was held by his townsmen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
WILMINGTON

Mrs. Hiram Cushman is visiting in New
York.
y Thu .-.e II. Streeter has moved the steam
Geores TEL. telh' : H1ilding near his residence
laundry TO the p exP'S. Wv los r '.i. -,
M Ella sneDcsr -i Is re. ~ low Tc"sl'l'
hardly expected that she will survive long.
Mr. Bement has been III this week and
was Obliged to discontinue school for a few
days.
Henry Adams has broken ground for a
new house near the Freeman Haskins
place.
Representative Corbett is a member of
the committee on highways, bridges and
ferries.
Mr.. Estabrook has returned from his
vacation and will occupy his pulpit as usu-
al hereafter.
Albert c. Buel has sold a building lot TO
Mrs. Perkins and she will erect a house
thereon in the spring.
L. Z. Wheeler's building begins to as
sumo proportions and will be tine addition
to the street and to the village.
Frank L. Allen has enlarged the dining
room at the Vermont House and has
made many improvements about the prem
ises.
Elmer +. Allen, who has been connected
with the Wachusett House at Princeton,
Mass, the past summer, is spending few
days in town.
By courtesy of the Savings bank officers
the meeting of the Grand Army on Satur-
day was held in the hall over the bank.
There has been some talk of hiring the
room but the post voted to remain in the
Methodist vestry for the present.
At the meeting of the Grand Army on
Saturday it was voted to erect the monu-
ment presented to the town by A. p. Childs
of Bennington on the plot near the resi-
dence of o. F. Howe, and c. NJ. Russell,
George (. Haynes and George Rose were APP
pointed a committee to have charge of the
erection of the work.
The illustrated lecture by Rev. J. Ed
ward Farrow on Saturday evening at the
town hall was well attended and was very
instructive and entertaining Mr.. Farrow
gave an illustrated lecture on Sunday even
ing at the Methodist church presenting
nearly 40 beautiful Illustrations of scenes
in the life of Christ especially obtained for
the occasion. Owing to the stormy weather
the attendance was not as large as it ought
to have been. The entertainments given
! by Mr.. Farrow have been very instructive
and beneficial and should have had gener-
GUS patronage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
VERNON.

Representative J. c. Allen spent last
Sunday at home.
B. A. Streeter is at Amherst visiting his
sister, Mrs. d. Goodrich.
Rev. A. J. Hough Will preach in the
chapel next Sunday afternoon at ? o'clock.
Mrs. C. f. Davis has gone TO Fitchburg
where her son, Z. n. Brooks, is i'll with
pneumonia.
c. F. Cone was attacked on Tuesday
with a slight paralytic shock which affects
his speech so that 1t is difficult TO under
stand him.
The scholars OF school No. ) have raised
funds to purchase nag for their school
house. A commendable action and we
hope other schools will follow their exam
pie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
RART DOVER

Tuesday brought furry of snow, the
hrst of the season, but ON account OF n
warm rain II soon disappeared,
pleasant surprise party was held at
u. g. and w. l., Ycaw's on Tuesday even
ing IN honor of the birthday anniversary of
Frank Dobbins, who teaches school In No.
a. Beside his scholars there were other
young people, making company Of 40.
The evening was pleasantly spent with CON
versation, games, music, both vocal and
instrumental, after which refreshments
were served Then the party returned to
their homes thinking they had spent very
pleasant evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
MARLBORO

II. Hadlock's mill is ready for work.
Mrs. Henry Adams is very much better.
The ladies are preparing for their ann ual
fair
Clement Snow is improving the looks
OF his house by new piazza.
The engine for Sidney Bellows's steam
mill came this week from Gardner, Mass.
Harry Shaw has had charge Of Charlotte
Adams's school for the last week, Miss
Adams being Ill.,
W. f. King will meet with the singers
IN town at the vestry every Saturday even
ing while he is at home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
aUILFoRp CENTRE.

]. L. Bullock is not improving as fast
as his friends would like to see him.
A. E. Brown, who lives in district No.
IL, has a child i'll with scarlet fever.
The next meeting of Broad Brook
grange will be in charge of the ladies.
Last week Frank E. Chase lost valua-
BILE Jersey COW, it getting choked with an
apple.
The Butler boy living with Merton
Thomas was kicked on the forehead by a
horse. Six stitches were taken to close
the wound.
There will be an Old Folk concert for
the benefit of the grange given Friday
evening, Oct. 80, after which a supper will
be served. All are invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
VERMONT Oh

work since last winter He was a man
liked by all who knew him, square and up
right In all his dealings, good neighbOr
and citizen. His family, consisting Of a
wife and two daughters, loses kind hus-
band and father, and the Seventh Day Ad-
vent church, Of which he was prominent
member, a faithful worker. The funeral
was held Wednesday At their church, Elder
=. r. Bicknell Of Burlington, officiating
The burial was In the cemetery at Pixies
Ealis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
WILLIAMsVIIIE

Ed Cooley OF Fishers Island, NY. 1.
visiting at o. Attridge's.
Senator Merrheld and Representative
Wheeler were in town over Sunday.
Lucian Stedman of South Deerfeld.
Mass, made flying visit here last Sunday.
The postponed auction sale of W. J..
Whites personal property, at the George
Lamb place, will be held Saturday, Oct. 81 .
Mrs. p. c. Convey of North Sanburnton.
\. H., and Mrs. Lorena Blanchard of
Fishers Island, n. Y, are visiting at Fred
Pierce's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
GREEN RIVER

Miss Susie Bradford of Heath, Mass,
visited her sisters at W. Dennison's and
Mrs E. W. Legate's.
Mrs. Chaffin of Heath, Mass, came last
Friday and stayed over Sunday with her
mother and sister at Geo. Warmers.
DIR. Kirkup of New York city, who
spent the summer at Mr.. Flies yainly en-
deavoring to regain his health, returned
home last Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23

The Farmers club met with Mr.. and
Mrs. o u. Dix last Wednesday, A good
number were present, notwithstanding the
rain, and all enjoyed the meeting, and went
nome feeling that a profitable day had
been spent. Among the topics discuss cd
vas the school system, raising chickens,
cream separators, etc. The place Of the
next meeting was left with the secretary.
We were glad to welcome some of our
"uilford friends at the meeting at Mr.. Ev-
ans's and extend an invitation to all Join
ing towns at our meetings every two weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
SOuTH WINnHAM.

A. Chase found lynx in his trap few
days ago.
Mrs. Louisa n. Gaylord of Northampton,
Mass, is visiting in town. Mrs. Gaylord
was formerly Mrs. Wellman Rhoades of
this place.
Charles Densmore, who died in Jamaica
Monday, was well known here, being the
son of Luther Densmore, former resident.
He was a man highly esteemed by his ac-
quaintances He built the mill near
Wardsboro depot and carried on the bust
ness for many years. OF late years he has
been farming at Pixies Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
SOUTH VERNON.

viii Collier of Springfield, Mass, who
has been in town for few weeks, return
ed Tuesday.
Walter Allen of Palmer, Mass, has
been the guest of his cousin, Robert Allen,
for nearly two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Harvey of Keene
visited over Sunday with A. II. Harvey
and wife of Boston at their mothers, Mrs.
Nelson's Dunklee's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23
wARDsBoRo CENTRE.

Miss Laura Woodburn, who has been on
the sick list for week or more, is no bet
ter and 1t is feared she will have a run of
typhoid fever
Tuesday morning brought the first snow,
which made the fields look quite white for
a short time. The storm turned TO rain
before noon and our snow disappeared.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23

Israel Hall and Daniel Collins are buy
ing lambs.
NJ. Weeks has returned from his trh
10 New York. -
VIII Clark, our blacksmith, who = she !
III is getting better. .-.os. NJ
Geo. W. Morton of laughter F:las been
bought the Joshua at or
Morton and takc' bratnartford, Conn.,, has
ever Harris place of Henry
= IN possession.
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curate time. IL was his gram
GROVE

Israel Hall was through this place the
past week buying lambs.
Mrs. NJ. Burnham and children, who
. have been spending the summer with rel
atives, returned home last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23

Topsham Vt. Oct 10, 1896.
81 have received great benefit from the use of
Hoods Sarsaparlla and il is the only medicine of
the kind that has done me any good. / recon-
mend II 10 6ll who are In a run down condition.
also like Hoods Pills better than any others be-
cause they do not grippe Mrs. James E. WEIGH
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23

LosI.-A cocker spaniel dog, six months old,
black, with tan colored legs and breast and spot
over each eye. Any information leading to his
recovery will be suitably rewarded. j. F. Bur
rows, vernon Vt, hummer pOst-office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-23

II have suffered with female trouble but have
been wonderfully relieved by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. Mrs. Cora Price, Wiliston, Vt
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DuMMERsToN.

Rev, +. r. Barnard was taken seriousl,
III last Saturday and suffered much will
acute pain until a physician arrived anC
afforded relief with opiNtes His condition
Is somewhat improved now.
A tall, old-fsshioned, eight-day bras,
clock stands In the southeast corner OF
Harry Mlller's sitting room. II has run a
~, drPd wears IN a 1aV - stilI kaens ar
,ass work. Orders addressed to Post.',eps Nc
3rattleboro, before Nov. Il, will be promptly az |
t4Ass-tel - y-s~-N5---~s--s-asJ.-
curate time. 1t was his gran ,-> 4,
and was set running Oct. %, 175o, the day
his daughter, Susan Miller, was born, and
who became the wife of the late Hon. Asa
Knight.
The following experiment was recently
tried by a neighbor in order to ascertain
how many kernels of corn chipmunk
could carry in its mouth. Thirty kernels
were placed on board. The squirrel car
ried them all away at one time. Forty-tive
kernels were then placed in position and
chippy got away with all of them at that
trial. Seventy kernels were put on the
board for third trial. The little striped
animal was beaten this time, but succeeded
in carrying away IS of the kernels in his
mouth.