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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-06

Whitehall Zephyr: Look here. Mr..
Zephyr! II you Whitehallers have to
import Twin Bridges bellies to lead the
grand marches in your society hops.
you had better acknowledge the fact
in the Blow For All. If you don't, we
know of a widow who will stir up a
cyclonic breeze about your ears that
will seem like a tornado compared with
those you are accustomed to.-Moni-
tor.
All right, Tom glad you spoke of IT,
for we amt hunting for any cyclones.
either of the maiden or widow variety,
and If the just duty on the importation
was not paid. which IL seems was not.
Brush Beckwith is the responsible
party for neglecting to have il noted
on the invoice. and we bespeak for him
a touch Of that "cyclonic breeze" the
next time he shows up at Twin
Bridges.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-06
Contracts In silver Bow.

Great Falls Tribune: Funny things
are done in the name of what is called
law. The county commissioners of Sill
yer Bow county made a contract with
couple of men to do certain work
The auditor refused to approve the bill
and 1t was subsequently disallowed by
the commissioners. No claim was made
that the work was not done and done
in accordance with the contract. The
only point raised was that the COM
missioners had no authority to make
such a contract. The contractors re-
sorted to the courts for relief and
there we find the county commission
ers and the county attorney trying to
defraud men out of pay for work hon
estly done under a contract on the plea
that it was Illegal Queer state of af-
fairs, isn't IT.?
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-06

\ horse deliberately committed sui
eide between Umatilla and Coyote last
Wednesday, says The Dalles Chronicle
Train No. p. eastbound. was bowling
along a level piece OF track between
the stations named. when the trsinmen
observed a horse about 40 yards from
the track watching the advancing
train. IL suddenly wheeled and ran till
the distance was increased 10 about leo
yards. when it deliberately turned and
ran at fun speed into the train. about
nve cars back from the engine. The
conclusion was tremendous and the
horse sank down dead beside the track
with scarcely a struggle.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-06
silver Bow striker.

Bozeman Avant Courier: The strik-
ing propensity Is so strong in Silver
Bow county that the city chain gang
go off on a strike when everything
doesn't go to suit them. They refused
TO work the other day unless they were
allowed the privilege of going and re-
turning on the concrete sidewalks. but
a diet Of plain bread and water and
dark. solitary confinement soon broke
their rebellious spirits and caused them
to sue for peace.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-06

Whitehall Zephyr: The Standard and
other democratic papers are agitating
the setting OF an early date for hold
ing the Montana state democratic con-
vention. TO an outsider IL would seem
to be the better for the convention TO
meet as soon as possible and place it
self unequivocally on record regarding
silver and Grover
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-06

Great Falls News: The Anaconda
Standard has interviewed a large num-
Der of democrats throughout the state
as TO the advisab ility of holding an
early delegate convention-and the
general response approved an early
date-and the expression Of straight
silver sentiment. Let US hope the con-
vention will not do as the last conven-
ton did-indorse Cleveland.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-06

Missoula Republican: II the labor
unions will carry out the plan proposed
by j. ii. Leyson Of Butte they can do
a great deal OF good work for the cause
of free coinage. Send out speakers and
preach the gospel OF free silver TO their
brethren Of the East
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-06

White Sulphur Springs News. Has
anyone got any OF those 50-cent dollars
that they have no use for? II they
have. Wen take them on subscrip-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
6OUTH NHWFANH.

Mr.. Sim of Troy, N. Y, is the guest of
E. M. Dexter.
VIM. Brooks has sold his place to F. G..
Morse of Chicago for a summer residence,
Mrs. Wood, who has been visiting rela-
tives and friends in this place for few
weeks, has returned to her home.
MyronA Bickford of Nottingham will be
in this place and vicinity next week for
the purpose of tuning organs and pianos,
Avery Worden of Mortified died very
suddenly on Tuesday. His body was
brought here for interment on Thursday
the funeral being at this place at o'clock
p. NJ. Mr.. Worden was for many years a
resident of this place.
Last Friday, as Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison
Aldrich were driving (the latter holding
the reins) from Newfane to South New
fame, in crossing the railroad track wheel
of the buggy was caught, broken and
wrenched off. AS Capt and Mrs. Aldrich
gazed upon the wreck and sadly gathered
up their belongings, the looming woman
was kindly advised to write piece entitled,
"What know about driving" Another
conveyance was secured and one at least
went home ''sadder and wiser"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
JACKSONVILLE.

Mrs. E. S. Allen is visiting in Covington,
Mass.
The company at Laurel Beach increases
each week of late.
o. R. Butterfield is visiting the home OF
his father for a week.
Colrain will play with Jacksonville here
next Saturday afternoon.
Tuesday afternoon the Wilmington Reg
ulars came down and wiped out the Ju-
niors 26 to 10.
Mrs. Lucy l. Putnam, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
81. Stetson and Mrs. Carrie Putney are at
Lake Pleasant.
Mrs. Uric U. Brigham of Hinsdale, N.
H., is spending two or three weeks at the
home of her father, L. P. Dalrymple.
The members of Unity lodge, No. SO, F.
the number Of %, buried the late NJ. M.
Houghton Tuesday at Readsboro, with
Masonic honors.
came over and attacked the Juniors and
were beaten, but playing the same day
with a mixed nine won a victory.
The Republican caucus held Wednesday
evening at the village hall nominated for
representative, Bradley G. Newell; for JUS
tices, A. A. Butterfeld, T. G. Marsh, E. l..
Fuller, A. j. Hull, M. B. Bishop, A. j..
Faulkner and Schuyler Murdoch. The
same evening the Democratic caucus, held
at the Glen House hall, nominated for rep
resentative George R. Faulkner, and for
justices, George Porter, A. A. Butterield,
F. E. Davis, T. G. Marsh, E. S. Allen, R.
D. Brown and Calvin Baker.
r. S. Childs, the great apostle of silver,
stated in town last Saturday that France
was a silver country, and was the most
prosperous country in the world and had
no debt. That is about as foolish as
Bryan's desire to turn out the supreme
court whenever it decides against you.
That would make rather unstable court,
and such proposition will be voted for by
unstable people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Capture of a Thief.

Two bicycles were stolen from the barn
of w. E. Marsh of Westport on the night
of Aug. 7. Cyrus Barber, who boarded
with his cousin, c. D. Norwood, at the
foot of Swanzey pond, was suspected of the
crime. Mr.. Marsh devoted all his time in
searching for the thief and the stolen
wheels, and City Marshal Philbrick of
Keene assisted in the search. Sheriff Tut
tie and Marshal Philbrick went to arrest
Barber Tuesday night of last week, but he
was not at his boarding place. Irwin Bal
lou and Leon Marsh were detailed to watch
for him and Wednesday they found a
quantity of stolen goods hidden In the
woods. Ballou was left on guard while
Marsh started for help. In short time
Barber was seen crawling toward the
stolen goods. Ballou covered him with q
double barreled shot gun and he offered no
resistance. Barber was taken to Keene
and lodged in Jail to await the action of
the grand jury in October. Both bicycles
were fonnd in the woods and large guam
tity of other property that had been stolen,
including goods owned by Denman Thomp-
son and valued at $500. Mr.. Thompson
had offered 500 for the arrest of the thief
and recovery of his property. A quantity
of goods stolen from VIM. Parker and from
Mr.. Richardson's summer cottage were also
found. Barber is 40 years old and has a
family in Pennsylvania.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
JAMAIOA.

Miss Ella Willis is spending the week at
Hinsdale, N. II.
Miss Alice NuEEy Of Geneseo, ILL.,, is
here with friends.
A Mckinley and Hobart flag was flung
TO the breeze Monday.
Ed w. Coleman of Brattleboro is spend
ing some time here with his mother.
Henry Day of New York, a former resi-
dent, is spending the week with friends
here.
Jerry Leahy's family has moved into Ed
Spencer's house. He is to work at the
quarry at West Dummerston.
There is quite contrast in the weather
from last week. The thermometer We'd
nesday morning was down to 4S.
The ladies of the Congregational Sum
day school will give an ice cream supper
at their vestry Friday evening. A large
attendance is solicited.
The Union grove meeting in William
Whites grove began last Sunday and, so
far, has been we'll attended. Speakers
from abroad, as well as here, contribute
to make 1t a success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
souTH LONDONDERRY.

H. A. Newell and wife of New York are
in town, called here by the death of his
father.
Several from this place attended the So
cial at the north village last Friday even
ing and were well pleased with the enter
tainment.
Mrs. A. E. Cudworth gave a picnic to
her Sunday school class last Saturday.
Games and social time were enjoyed.
The tables, set under the trees, were laden
with cake, fruit, ice cream, etc.
The roll call at the Baptist church
proved very interesting. Many we're there
to respond to their names when called and
others sent letters of good wishes and re-
grets that they could not be present.
Among the visitors present were Mrs. A.
f. Fuller and Miss Carrie Hills of Plais-
tow, n. H., and Archie Jaquith of Bos-
ton.
The Landman picnic was held in Hol-
denis grove last Wednesday and was at
tended by large number This has be-
come an annual occurrence, having been
held each year for many years, dating back
to the time when the father and mother
we're living. This year the Landmans
played game of base ball with the Clark
vile team and won the game.
There was a large and enthusiastic Re-
publican rally at the town hall on Wednes-
day evening. Hon. Frank h. Plumley of
Mortified was present and spoke in his
usual able and eloquent manner. James
F. Hooker of Brattleboro and Z. w. Glib
son of this town gave some fine speeches.
The speakers were introduced by Hon. A.
E. Cudworth in a pleasing manner, and the
close attention and frequent applause
showed how much the efforts were appre-
ciated by the audience. The Londonderry
cornet band rendered some excellent music
and j. B. Simonds presided at the organ,
while the johnson brothers gave some
hearty campaign and patriotic songs, which
added much TO the occasion.
Oliver Porter Newell died at his resi-
dence in this town on Tuesday. He was
born in Dorset, in April, 1911, and moved
to this town with his parents when six
years old and has been a resident here
ever since, with the exception of few
years when he lived in Boston. He mar
ried Orilla Perkins of Boston, who died 26
years ago. OF this union there we're four
children, two of whom have passed away.
Frank died when lad of eleven and Con-
stantia A., wife of Z. w. Melendy, in 1881.
Later Mr.. Newell married Abbie Atwood,
who still survives him, also two children,
Ellen NJ, wife of II. p. Warner of Land
grove, and Henry A., of New York. Mr..
Newell was farmer by occupation, tilling
his farm in the best manner, sparing no
pains nor labor to accomplish that object.
For the past few years his age and declin-
ing health has untitled him for labor. His
familiar face will be missed in this COM
munitY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
VERNON

W. +. johnson of Worcester was at his
fathers on brief visit this week.
Mrs. Jennie Herrick of Anderson, s. c.,
is visiting relatives and friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. X. Allen are attend
ing the musical convention at Newport,
n. II.
Mrs. Belcher of Winthrop, Mass, visit
ed at S. w. Bailey's and j. II. Frost's this
week.
Miss Hattie Lee accompanied her niece,
Mrs. c. F. Kenney, on her return home TO
Danvers, Mass, last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Warner have re-
turned from their visit and carriage drive
to Manchester and Rutland.
F. L. Brown is critically i'll and his
daughters, Mrs. Pierson of Kalamazoo and
Mrs. Collins of Halifax, are with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Lee, aged IS and
81 years, have gone to Bethel, Me-, with
their daughter, Mrs. Mason, on her return
home.
Fred Bailey of Boston, chief engineer of
r. II. Whites steel yacht, "Peregrine,"
visited his parents over Sunday, returning
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Brooks came from
II lJCuOuTS On IutlT WneelS Without making
a stop and are spending a vacation with
their parents.
There was large attendance at the eau
Gus on Wednesday evening. j. c. Allen
was nominated for town representative.
Mr.. Allen is a man whose strict integrity,
sound judgment and mature experience
have won the confidence and respect of
the whole town.
The program of entertainment provided
by the young men at the last grange meet
ing was appreciated by all present, espe-
cially the ice cream and cake, which was
of the very best. The "boys" received a
hearty vote of thanks, and now the "glrls"
will have to try again.
Hon. II. II. Powers spoke in the pavil-
ion on Monday evening upon the political
issues of the day to a good audience,
which would undoubtedly have been much
larger had there been time to have extend
ed the notice. The logic and candor of
Mr.. Powers in treating his subject seemed
remarkable, and the people of this town
were much pleased to meet and hear him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
HALIFAX,

DR.. W. L. Fish is again in town for a
few weeks.
Lucius Morey of Boston is visiting his
sister, Mrs. M. Powers, this week.
A reunion of the Stacy family will be
held with Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Leonard
next Saturday.
Herbert Hilman and wife of Holyoke,
Mass, are the guests of G. NJ. Scott and d.
E. Tucker this week.
Byron Griffin and family, also Mrs.
Elmas Dalrymple and family of Brooklyn,
N. Y, are visiting their parents and other
friends in town this week.
The Halifax Agricultural society will
hold their annual meeting and picnic at
Benz. BARRIERS grove next week Saturday,
Aug. 30, at 10 A. NJ. All are invited. A
general good time is expected. All come
prepared to participate in the exercises.
The reunion of Company Fourth Regi.
ment Vermont Volunteers, will be held at
Frost hall, Jamaica, Thursday, September
3, at II o'clock A. NJ. All members OF
this companyare expected to be present. The
meeting will be in connection with the re-
union of the Windham County veterans at
some time and place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Henry Carpenter and family have
moved to Hale.
The young people have charge of the
next meeting of Broad Brook grange.
[ IThe next grange sociable will be held
with Mrs. j. L. Bullock Thursday after
noon and evening, Sept. 8, Everybody
is invited to attend.
The Republicans of Guilford will hold
a rally at the town hall, Guilford Centre,
Monday evening, Aug. "a, at s o'clock
p. NJ. Messrs. Waterman and Martin of
Brattleboro may be expected to address
the meeting.
Candidate for Republican representative,
j. Lowell Bullock; Republican justices:
j. Henry Richmond, VIM. w. Barney, F.
G. Taylor, G. E. Alexander, Charles f.
Bracket; candidate for Democratic re-
preventative, John E. Gale; Democratic
justices: T. E. Burdick, D. Lazelle, Joel
Flagg, G. W. Franklin, John E. Gale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
OF LOCAL INTEREST.
ATHHNH.


Z. s. Kingsley is the Republican nomi-
nee for town representative and w. W.
Bridges lie the favored man in the Demo-
cratic party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Griffith and daugh-
ter Of Keene, n. H., are visiting at W. M.
Balls.
Capt. L. W. Perham and daughter, also
Mrs. L. w. Perham Of Woburn, Mass, are
visiting friends in town.
The lawn party at N. H. Pierce's Friday
evening, Aug. ID was in every way a sue
cess. Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce proved them
selves the same genial host and hostess as
on other occasions. The house and grounds
we're handsomely decorated. The music
by Prof BARRIERS orchestra, the address by
Dea. @. w. Osgood and the remarks by
Frank Day and Herbert Osgood were high
ly appreciated. The Rotations which
were so finely rendered by Miss Edith Good
rich and Miss Mabel Bemis called forth
much applause. Tables were arranged on
the grounds where ice cream, cake and hot
coffee were served. One hundred and fifty
or more were present, twenty-six coming
from Bellows Falls. The society Melted
SIT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
WEST DOVER.

John Collins of Peterboro, N. H., has
been visiting relatives and friends.
Ashley Lord has returned after month
absence in Canada and the northern part
of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron E. Lyman and
daughter, Mabel, have gone to Lake Pleas
ant for weeks stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Harris are visiting
relatives and friends this week, coming
from Amherst, Mass, on their wheels.
At the Republican caucus held last Sat-
urday, G. B. Boyd was nominated as rep
resentative. The Democrats nominated
Murray Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Robinson and
daughter of Medalia, Mimi, arrived at
Mrs. Robinson's fathers, o. L. Corse's,
last Saturday. Mr.. Robinson has closed
his labors in the school at Medalia and will
soon go to Hanover, N. H., where he has
a position. Mrs. Robinson will not go I'M
til later in the fall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
Mt PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, AUGUST II. 1896.

the late A. T. Warren, and will engage
temporarily in carriage and harness repair
ing, while boarding At N. x. Pratt's. Mr..
Pratt is well known ~ = good workman In
his line Of business.
Attention was attracted this week to the
great blue heron shot by Jesse Harvey in
the tbrook back of Mr.. Wellman's shop,
while It was in the act Of swallowing q
fish. The word great" 10 part Of Its
vernacular name TO distinguish 1t from the
blue heron. Its kind is enormously called
"sand hill crane" This specimen weighed
three pounds, measured six feet from tip TO
tip Of wings and stood four feet high. The
bird is rapidly decreasing in numbers In
Florida, where it abounds, on account of
the ravages of plume hunters. On the I'M
der side Of this birds beautiful wings
were layers of wing-like attachments, very
soft and Of delicate tints,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
DUMMERSTON.

Fifty voters were present at the Repub-
lican caucus last Saturday evening. Myron
r. button received majority of the votes
cast on the third ballot and will be the
Republican candidate for town representa-
tive at the coming election.
DummerstOn was well represented at
the Fort Dummer celebration on the 18th
instant. Three children of Myron Dutton,
Everett, Edith and Ruth, were present at
the celebration and represented the sixth
generation from Capt. John Kathan, the
first settler in Dummerston, who came
here June 5, 1852. Among the Revolu-
tionary relics in this town that might have
been exhibited at the celebration was a
gun used in the fight at Westminster,
March 10, 1775, when William French was
killed. A history of that gun and its first
owner will appear later in The Phoenix.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
PUTNEY.
The Tale ola Pig.

Several signs bearing the legend "Pigs
for sale, enquire, ETC." are posted in our
village and the outskirts. One of our
farmers enquired last week, and bought
four of the porcine quadrupeds. These
were safely sacked in pairs and deposited in
his wagon, while he went into the house
to settle. One pair squealed so loud
and kicked so hard that they secured their
liberty. Some say that they bit off the
string or united it themselves, but Jim
lays it to some strangers who we're around
at the time. According to appearances
they fell out of the wagon, and were soon
seen in company inspecting the outside of
the barn. Their new owner found them
out when he went to 60 home and Jim i'm
mediately instigated pig hunt. One of
the porkers was soon cornered and cap
tured, but the other evaded pursuit.
That same evening one Of our citizens
was informed that pig had been seen dig
ging up his potatoes. With fire in his eye
the aforesaid citizen started for the potato
patch only to find an animal which, as Jim
says, was "about as large as a welsh rab-
Bit" A lively race was the result, several
bets being offered with odds on the pig, but
with no takers.
The next morning business of all kinds
was suspended, while professional and
business men, big boys and small boys, all
chased the pig which ran like fox. The
most exciting moment was when the pig
and the professor sprinted up Kimball hill,
betting still favoring the former. He was
finally caught, however, by one of the boys
and returned to his pen. The price of
young pigs has advanced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21

ing her son, F. W. Wilson, in Chicopee,
Mass, has returned.
A. o. Norcross is clapboarding and put
ting new windows into his house, painting
and very much improving Its looks.
T. G. Bixby Of Northampton, Mass, is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. W. Burn
ham. He and his daughter visited friends
at Keene, N. H., last week.
Last Thursday afternoon q party Of
young people enjoyed a picnic in s. W.
Wilson's pine grove. Games we're played,
and refreshments served.
The guests at j. T. Herrick's this week
are Mrs. Edesse st. John, Miss Florence
st. John, Miss Edith St. John, Miss Emma
Schaeder and Miss Grace Kemp, all Of
Springfield, Mass.
The summer boarders at Mr.. Herrick's
all attended the picnic at James N. Better
ley's Wednesday. They are thoroughly en-
joying this delightful country and are hav-
ing fine times. Whist and croquet are the
favorite pastimes and many exciting games
are played.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
STRATTON,

Mrs. II. II. Forester is on the sick list,
and Mrs. Starr, her mother, is with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Fairbanks of Hoosick
Falls, n. Y, are at Mrs. Eagers.
Fred II. Stone and wife, who have been
at F. G. Lackeys. returned to Londonderry
last week.
Walter Temple and wife of the Massa-
chusetts state farm are visiting Mr.. Tenn
PIES father, j. B. Temple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21

campaign club. A song by J. w. Shelley
was well received and loudly encored, as
was the duet that followed, rendered by
Messrs. Wood and Shelley. Mr.. Ward
then introduced the speaker Of the even
ing, Hon. X. Haskins Of Brattleboro. Mr..
Haskins gave fine address largely devoted
TO the silver question, which, although
weighty with facts and statistics, was very
interesting as we'll as instructive. At the
close Of the address q vote Of thanks was
rendered Mr.. Haskins, who had refuse d
any monetary compensation. II. NJ. Wot d
sang a campaign song which was enthu-
siastically received and encored, and the
musicians were then also paid by vote
of thanks. All the songs Of the evening
were written for the occasion and were uni
versally praised. Mr.. Haskin's address
was pronounced by all far superior to that
of last week given by Col. Clarke.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
SOMERSET.

Arson Cross is at the River View House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenney returned to their
home last Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Kenney and son are
on a visit at the River View House.
While working in Tudor's mill last Tues
dayEd Belknap had the misfortune to break
his ankle. He has gone to the hospital at
North Adams.
The town treasurer's time for collecting
taxes expires on Aug. 81 in order to save
the 4 per cent discount. All taxes must
be paid before this date.