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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03
WHITING.

Earnest Fuller has gone to New Hamp-
shire to work on farm.
The |. o. G. II. will serve 10 cent
sugar festival at the town hall Tuesday
evening. April Z. A short literary pro-
gramme has been prepared. Every one
is cordially invited.
There will be maple sugar sociable
at the town hall on Friday evening. April
10, for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid
society. The farce, Ignorance against
Justice, will be presented price of
admission and refreshments, 10 cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03
WEST CORNWALL.

Repairs are going on at b. F. Hasken's
in the way of inside work.
Mrs. Herman Searle has lately visited
at Columbus Smiths in Salisbury.
L. w. Jones of Addison is at O. A.
Fields dong work in his line-papering
and painting.
Mrs. Gordon Searle has been in Mid
debury for several days. She is with
Mrs. Remsen.
The snow is leaving fast and people
are riding in wagons. In some places
the snow is yet deep.
G. Il. Dimmock reached home Wednes-
day afternoon from California, bringing
with him 70 sheep from the golden State.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03
WEYBRID0E.

Mrs. Caleb Wright is still in feeble
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Britell are at home
in the village.
Business is lively at the mills during
the high water.
Miss Jessie Thomson spent Sunday at
III. A. ThomsOn's.
Patrick Mourne has removed to Town
hill, New Haven.
II. o. Wales is quite i'll with infamma.
ton of the bowels.
Mrs. Abbie Kelley is spending few
days with her parents.
Mrs. Leonard Sturtevant is GONZALES
cent, though still quite i'll.
Alfred Ferguson of Bristol has been
appointed administrator of Caleb
Wright's estate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03
"AGENTS"

Wanted, first class men (hustlers) to intro
duce new patented article. Every man
who owns horse buys it on sight Big
money to the right parties. Ret. required.
l4lw. e. n. IL. Co., Temple Bldg,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03
LEICESTER.

A sou of Jerry White, aged six years,
died March of pneumonia.
Miss Nellie Wilson went to Burlington
Wednesday to visit friends.
No maple sugar, neither the material
which is required for Its manufacture.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03

field trigger. He has in civil life shown
the same loyalty to neghbors and friends
that he exhibited toward his country I'm
1851. "A widow, two married daughters
and son are the immediate family that
mourn mis- loss.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03

Remember New Brunswick Rubbers
are the best. Wholesale by Warren Boot
81 Shoe Co., Boston.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03

Say New Brunswick" when you
want the best Rubber made. Wholesale
by Warren Boot & shoe Co., Boston,
Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03

COUGHING LEADS To CONSUME
TON. Kemp's Balsam stops the cough "A
once.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-03
OPEN DURING THE ENTIRE YEAR

Graduates OF Academies and High Schools
are wanted at the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Representative w. Ii. Landman went to
Montpelier last Tuesday.
Mrs. Ella Paine and May Chase went to
Worcester, Mass, on Monday
Mrs. Edgerly of Philadelphia is visiting
her brother, Rev. n. A. Wood.
Quite a number from this place attended
the fair at Springfield (Vt.) this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Dudley retuI ned
from their visit to Boston and vicinity last
Friday.
Mrs. Chase & Melendy had their milli-
merry opening in Holden's block on We'd
nesday.
Another wedding reception was given to
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble n. johnson at their
home. There was large number present
to enjoy the occasion which was enlivened
by music by the johnson Brothers and 9TH
ers. Refreshments were served during the
evening. Mrs. johnson, formerly Miss
Maria Cudworth, was formerly from this
town although she has made it her home
in Brattleboro for the past few years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred K Burbee held a
wedding reception at their new home last
Friday evening. 1t was a very pleasant
gathering attended by many friends who
enjoyed a social time and left them many
good wishes as well as more substantial
tokens of their esteem. Cake, ice cream,
and coffee were served. Mrs. Burbee
comes as a stranger from Cambridge, n.
Y, but we hope her new home may prove
a happy one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
The Au.tin-FoIle,t wedding.

Under a beautiful arch of laurel and
evergreen, studded with snowdrops and
hydrangeas, the handiwork of Mr. and
Mrs. J. ID. Davenport, Walter Gilman
Austin and Alice Mary Follett were united
in marriage at noon of Oct. :. The scene
of the happy event was the home OF the
brides parents, Representative-elect James
o. Follett and wife. At the hour appoint
ed the bride and groom entered the parlor
where nearly 80 relatives and friend, were
assembled. They were preceded by little
Florence, the BRIDES youngest sister, and
Jessie Kimball as maids of honor, bearing
lovely flowers, and attended by Orrison and
Abby Follett, brother and sister of the
bride, as best man and bridemaid. The
bride was modestly but richly attired and
carried beautiful bouquet of sweet peas
and ferns.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
NJ. f. Hardy, pastor of the Congregational
church, and after congratulations the par
ty were summoned TO the dining room
where tempting lunch awaited them. A
social hour followed, in which the choice
display of gifts was greatly admired.
Among them was an elegant mantel clock,
two fine lamps, full dinner set, an easy
chair and many pieces of silver, table lin
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
PUTNEY.

Reginald Powell picked a pint of red
raspberries this week.
Mrs. VIM. johnson has been spending a
few days in Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. c. A. Munger of Woodstock is Wis
iting her son, DR.. <. S. Munger.
Arthur Pierce of Claremont, n. H., was
home for a short time this week.
Mrs. Washburn left Monday for a visit
with relatives in Chester, n. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvn Houghton of Cam
bridge, Mass, have been in town this
week.
The Putney depot has just received a
new coat of paint and is much improved in
appearance.
Frank Burnham of New York city, with
his mother and sister have been in town
for few days.
r. R. Shelley has opened a printing Of
flee, but at last accounts had not started a
daily newspaper.
DR.. G.. S. Foster and Mark Ward went
to Montpelier Tuesday to be on hand at
the opening of the general assembly.
Owing to the sickness of Jamaica
school teacher, Harry Ford went Wednes-
day to finish out the term in one of the
schools of that town.
The annual meeting of the Putney
Creamery association which occurred last
week Thursday was adjourned to Saturday
evening owing to non-attendance of mem
bers.
The ladies' aid society of the Congrega-
tional church elected the following officers
last Tuesday: President, Mrs. II. l..
Pierce; vice presidents. Miss Nellie w.
Clarke and Mrs. F. Harris; secretary, Mrs.
S. o. Parker; treasurer, Mrs. F. NJ. Baker.
Rev. II. +. Parker, who resigned his
pastorates at this place and at Brookine,
has been appointed to supply the Method,
list church at Hinsdale, n. H., during the
rest of the conference year, in connection
with his work at the institute of technol
| ogy at Boston.
A good-natured, friendly dog got off the
noon train Tuesday, jumped upon Mr.
Blood's coach and rode up to the post-of
fee. For time it was supposed that he
was Owney, the celebrated Albany post.
office dog, but he failed to prove his iden-
tity. 1t is now thought he was fraud
trying to travel on Owney's reputation.
The Montpelier Waterman says: "Sena
tor Foster of Putney takes the position va
Gated by Ex-senator Bailey of Newbury a;
the largest man in that body. He also ap
| pears to be fit successor of Mr.. Bailey il
point of humor and good-fellowship.
When his back Is turned he strongly re
sembles Col. George W. Hooker of Brat
! tleboro, except in size"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
ONT PHGNIx BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1896.
NEWFANH.

Mrs. Phoebe Knapp and son, Mr.. Samp-
son, have moved into Mr.. Davidson's ten
ement.
Ira B. Higgins has left his position in
the state asylum at Augusta, Me-, and is
now in Middletown, Conn.
Children not absent fromSunday school in
the last quarter are: Amy Miller, Sadie
Underwood Grace Hammond, Arthur
Roadway.
The Vermont Chronicle says that Rev.
G. f. Thayer, formerly pastor at Marlboro,
closes his pastorate in Cheney, Washing
ton, and plans to return east.
Abel j. Grout, who is taking the post
graduate course at Columbia, has secured
position as lecturer upon chemistry at
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Marshall A. Howe, late instructor in the
University of California, left this week for
New York to pursue the course for the
degree of Phi. d. at Columbia University.
The precedent of last year is followed by
court adjournment till November, and 1t
will make little break for the month
when purple shadows bring somewhat Of
winters tale before everybody is ready for
IL.
MIR. cambridge Howard, who has been
a summer boarder at Pratt's Inn for two
years, died in Cavendish few days ago
at the age of TO- His home was in Boston,
where he has daughter. He had been
in declining health for some time, but was
! able to be about town and had expected TO
return to the hotel here after adjournment
of court. He was a brother of the late
Judge Howard of Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
JACKSONVILLE.

Israel L. Hall is taking lambs to market
again this season.
Miss Mary Craven preached at the
Methodist church last Sunday.
Lester E. Corse has moved to the H. NJ
Roberts farm, lately owned by W. K.
johnson.
W. A. Cheney is remodelling his house
inside, which will make it much more
convenient
Last Sunday Mary Jane Coombs fell
from horse she was riding and dislocated
her shoulder.
The annual meeting of the North River
Creamery association will be held Oct. II,
at p. NJ, at Village hall.
E.. E. Wood ships two carloads of Jer-
sey cows from New York state and they
will be at C. S. Goodnow's next Monday.
Musicians and others will meet at vii
lage hall Monday evening, Oct. II, to see
about starting brass band. We hope the
meeting will be a success.
During the month of September the
creamery made 6467 pounds of butter, and
paid its patrons 10 cents pound, distrib-
uting over $1,000 with farmers in one
month.
Rev. Mr.. Bissell will preach at the Uni
versalist church next Sunday at 1920 A.
NJ, and will either supply the pulpit him
self or by some member of his class at col
lege every other Sunday thereafter until
next April.
The funeral of Mabel, adopted daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Easton, was held at
the Universalist church last Sunday, Rev.
II. e. Buffum of Nottingham officiating.
There was a large gathering, and the ex-
ercises were very affecting. Mabel was a
favorite with her schOolmates. Both
schools attended in body, and each of her
schoolmates carried bouquet of pansies
which they deposited within the coffin,
filling it with fragrant flowers. There were
other flowers in great profusion. The
burial was at the cemetery near the Bap-
fist church at Hale in Guilford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
WEST DOVER,

Mrs. W. H. Mann, who has been quite
i'll the past week, is somewhat better.
Rev. and Mrs. Estabrook are spending
their vacation with Mr.. Estabrook's par
ents.
Miss Una Harris, who has been at New
fame the past year, is with her sister, Mrs
Christina Jones.
The committee on repairs have begun
work on the church, rebuilding the chin.
neys and shingling the belfry.
S. ]. johnson and wife have returned
from a six weeks visit in Manchester, n
H., their granddaughter, Lena Carpenter
coming with them for the winter.
Rev. Mr.. Farrow of Wilmington is ex'
pected next Wednesday evening to give
his illustrated lecture and stereopticor
views at the church. A collection will be
taken after the exhibition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
GUILFORD.

One of E. P. Squires's work horses died
this week.
Miss Mary E. Smith is in Hartford,
Conn.,, for weeks stay.
Mrs. j. Wilcox is visiting friends in Hart
fard, Conn, and vicinity.
Eyeniaatepra& py us for 70 rsffSmon in Christ
church next Sunday at 2:3O p. NJ.
Rev. Mr.. Bercher will preach in Union
church next Sunday at 80 o'clock.
Miss Lulu Smith of North Adams is
spending the week with her grandmother.
Mrs. Gordon Simonds of Colrain, Mass,
and brother, George Flagg, of Seward, ILL.,,
are visiting their uncle, j. Flagg, ST., this
week.
Mrs. Warren Wilder will entertain the
ladies' society on Thursday afternoon, Oct.
Is, at her home at 2:3O O'Clock. A bust
ness meeting will be held at 80. All are
cordially invited to be present. Sewing
will be furnished for all who wish it.
Mrs. Mary W. Jacobs, mother of Her
bert Jacobs of this town, died on Wednes-
day, Sept. 80, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs Chas. Ogden, in Newton Highlands,
Mass, where she had lived for the past few
years. Mrs. Jacobs was daughter of Asa
Melendy and was born in Guilford in No
vember, 1913. The cause of death was old
age and heart failure. The body was
brought to this place for burial beside that
of her husband, VIM. Jacobs, who died in
1884. The funeral was held on Friday in
Christ church, of which she was faithful
and the oldest member. Rev. Mr.. Collins
officiated. The many friends present and
the beautiful flowers which surrounded heI
casket gave evidence of the esteem felt for
one whose whole life was an example OF
goodness and kindness of heart OF heI
four children but two survive-Herbert OF
this town and her daughter, Mrs. Ella
Ogden. One brother, A. B. Melendy, OF
Beverley, Tenn, is the last surviving mem
Der of her fathers family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
II You Have IA Sick Child This Is surely
n Message of Hone

This is the best Of news for parents Of weakly
or sicky children 1t is a fact that our people
have heretofore not had the same opportunity
for having their children who suffer from chronic
or lingering complaints treated by eminent spec
ialists IN children's diseases do tn residents OF
the great cities where such skilled physicians re-
side. In other words our people have been de-
barred from seeking cure for their children by
the great physicians, owing to the cost Of travel
to the large city ami the high fees charged by
such physicians.
Here. therefore, is a chance for the cure Of the
children of our community which should not be
lost. DR.. Greene OF 80 Temple Place, Boston,
Mass, who is beyon doubt the most successful
specialist in curing diseases of children offers 10
give free consultation by mail in all cases OF chill
dren's complaints. Parents have the privilege OF
consulting Dr. Greene by letter, describing their
considering the symptoms, write a letter fully ex-
planning the trouble. telling everything about
their complaint so plainly that you will under
stand exactly what ails your children. He will
also give mis- advice founded upon his vast ex'
perience ami wonderful success in treating such
cases. as 20 just what to do TO affect cure. All
this will cost you nothing and you can thus have
consultation with the best known physician and
acknowledged most successful specialist In the
world without leaving home and at no expense
whatever. The doctor is the discoverer of that
greatest OF medicines, DIR. Greenes Nervura blood
and nerve remedy and has discovered many other
most valuable remedies. Write 10 him now about
your child for this is a chance of cure which you
may never have again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
GREEN RIVER.

Work on the church is progressing fine
ly.
Harlan Streeter of Northampton, Mass,
spent Sunday at w. Denison's.
There will be a social dance at Union
hall Friday evening, Oct. 16 A general
invitation is extended.
Mrs. Sparks of Greenfield, Mass, re-
turned yesterday after spending a week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Warner.
Mr.. Clark has hired H. E. Lynde'
blacksmith shop and intends to please the
people by doing their WORK this winter.
Mr.. Collins of Millers Falls, Mass, is
with his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Lynde. Mr..
Collins and Mr.. Lynde caught two foxes
while hunting Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
SOUTH NEWFANB.

Miss Mary Howe Morse continues seri-
ously III.
Mrs. Peck of Springfield, Mass, is at
John Worden's.
Charles Bailey of Springfield, Mass, is
at j. w. Kelsey's.
Mrs. Effie Gould went to Brattleboro to
work on Monday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Sparks returned
on Monday to their home in Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour Kelsey of Aga
wan, Mass, are visiting relatives in this
vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
MARLBORO.

W. f. King is at home for few weeks
stay.
Harry Hamilton is home after three
years stay in Montana.
Frank Hadlock returned to his work in
New Jersey on Wednesday.
Mrs. Sally Prouty, who was hurt by a
fall last spring and has not been able to
walk since, is not as well.
Mrs. Harvey Hadlock and her little
daughters, Ethel and Edith, left last We'd
nesday for visit in New Jersey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
STRATTON.

A. H. Pike and daughter have been over
the mountains.
Irving Grout is building an addition to
his house at CIRCUITS mills.
Teachers meeting will be held at the
church Saturday, the 18th, at 1880 p. NJ.
All are invited.
Rev. W. A. Estabrook gave a good ser
mon at the church on Sunday in exchange
with the pastor.
Mrs. Laura j. Sprague, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. o. F. Prentiss,
returned to her home in Ames, N. Y, on
the LIST.
1t is proposed to shingle and otherw Sc
repair the parsonage. All are invited to
meet on Oct. IA, and if not fair, on the
next suitable day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.

d. j. Hitchcock has been quite il for a
week past, the result of having teeth ex-
tracted.
Fred Ford and his bride spent few days
of their honeymoon with Mr.. Ford's uncle,
Allen Wellman.
f. 0. Merrifed went to Montpelier on
Tuesday to take his seat as representative
in the Legislature.
Mrs. Joshua Shattuck spent Sunday in
Burlington with Mrs. Susie Blanchard at
the Mary Fletcher Hospital.
The annual meeting of the ladies' be-
nevolent society for the electi, n of officers
will be held next week Wednesday, Oct Ia,
at the chapel. A full attendance is de-
sired.
Dea. G. W. Stebbins of Newfane is one
of the brothers of the late DR.. Edwin Steb-
bins of Shelburne Falls, Mass, and Mrs.
G. T. Barrett and Mrs. Walter Bennett are
the two sisters,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
SOMERSET.

Mark Tudor left for Montpelier last
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o. johnson are visit
ing VIM. Tudor.
c. A. Burnap has job of cooking for a
party of surveyors in Glastonbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Harris and son Perl
returned from the Cummington fair last
Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
Poor HsnIth for Ysnrs.

l have been sick great deal during the past
six or eight years and finally l thought would
try bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla and a box of
Hoods Pills l did 30 and when had taken them
felt like different person l have now taken
seven bottles of Hoods Sarsaparlla and it has
done me more good than any other medicine My
husband has also been benefited by this medi-
cIne.-Mrs, John g. Wadleigh, Weston, Vt.
Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic and
liver medicine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
GROVE

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Fairbanks and child
of Winchendon, Mass, made a short visit
AT y. BARRIERS last week.
The Farmers club met with K. T. Evans
Wednesday. A very pleasant time was had.
The school question was discussed. The
next meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct.
81 at O. B, Dix's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
en- and other articles; also several dollars

years.
Two o'clock witnessed the departure
of the happy couple for a carriage drive TO
the home of the groom's parents in Yves
ton, where they will shortly set up house
keeping. The clouds that had poured out
their drops so copiously kindly withheld
them, but there was shower of rice from
the throng of interested ones. The best
wishes of multitude Of friends not only
in Townshend, but in the various places
where the bride has been a successful
teacher, go with them as they start out on
their matrimonial pilgrimage.
Representative Toilet left for Montpelier
Tuesday.
f. W. Sawyer, who is at VIII. Ingallss,
is in Boston this week.
Miss Susan Sanders of Proctorsville is
visiting Miss Harriet Fletcher.
Mr.,and Mrs. D. c. Wilson have returned
to their home in Beaufort, S. G..
Mrs. Waldo Edison of New London,
Conn, visited at W. II. Ingalls's last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Holbrook visited
friends in Athol and Orange, Mass, last
week.
Miss Edith Batchelder has returned
from Maine, where she has been for few
weeks.
The Messrs. Farrar and Merrifeld of
New York we're in attendance at the Ford
! Dale wedding.
r. w. Blood goes to Springfield, this
state, next week where he will work at his
trade during the winter.
Mr.. Butler of Meriden, Conn, was in
town this week trying the birds, but re-
ports them as not plentiful.
Herbert Franklin has moved from o. o.
Obers house into the Wiswell house re-
Gently vacated by M. Sparks.
We are glad to learn that the typhoid
patients are so far recovered as to be able
to sit up for short time each day.
Deacon Jonas Allen has greatly i'm
proved his tenement by building a covered
walk along the west side of his house.
The Mr.. Lewis referred to in last weeks
| issue is not taking Chas. Aliens place in
Wizards mill as is supposed by some Of
Mr.. Aliens friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred o. Randall of
Charles.owp, Mass, who are spending their
| vacation at Mrs. Randalrs fathers in
Newfane, visited at f. d. Harris's the past
week.
Geo. Niles was in town Wednesday to
see about putting in an electric light plant
/ at Wizards mill. In case 1t should be
thought advisable TO do this Mr.. Willard
would buy the present plant owned by E.
A. Chamberlain.
Section Foreman Chas. Farmer attempt
ed to board the train at the upper end of
his section last Friday morning when he
was thrown down the embankment, injnr-
ing his knee quite severely, but he is now
/ able TO be out again.
w. w. Holbrook, who was taken with
= typhoid fever while on the Grand Army
excursion and has been confined In the
hospital ever since, expects 10 spend the
winter at Colorado Springs. c. NJ. Hol-
brook, who was with him, has accepted a
position in st. Paul and will not be home
this fall.
cambridge Howard of Boston, aged 70
died Sept. 2S, of heart disease, in Caven.
dish, where he was visiting his niece. Mr..
Howard was formerly a resident Of thi:
town, but went TO Boston 26 years ago. He
is survived by a daughter. The body wa:
taken to Boston for burial