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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Robert Shea has resumed his uuties
as East side patrolman, after weeks
absence on account of the illness of his
wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Special Officers j. j. Druery and l..
G.. Haskell are on duty on the bridge
while the structure is being painted
underneath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22
Kennebcc Pomona.

kennebec Pomona grange has spec
lal meeting with Cobbosseecontcc
grange, West Gardiner, Sept. 80 An
excellent programme has been arranged
by the lecturer, DR.. G. NJ. Twitchell
ana it is hoped all who can do so will
visit this flourishing grange on the
above date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Senator elect Hon. N. U. Hinkley of
Franklin county, was in the city, Mon
day. The Journal received a pleasant
call from him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22
Died,
KENNEREC

Augusta-Sept. q. Eliphalet Cooper.
aged 66 years, II months, ) days.
Augusta-Sept. 20, Mrs. Emily Fletcher
aged SO years. Infant son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Samuel Carter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Miss Annie Bearce Of the Journal, is
visiting in Boston for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Sixty French persons took advan-
tage of the low excursion rate offered
by the Maine Central railroad, and
went to Quebec and Montreal. yester-
day morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

The lady clerks at Fowler & Hamlin's
had ride, last evening, to Winthrop
on Stilkeys blackboard. A fine time
was had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Mrs. r, F. Shepherd returned to her
home in Cambridge, Mass, Monday
morning, after visiting Mrs Osgood
Crawford at North Parish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

The reunion of the 9th Maine Regi-
mcnt will be held on the music.
grounds. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Charles McNeal of Portland, was In
Augusta, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Mrs. c. S. Downing returned. last
evening, from a visit to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Herbert II. Black will commence Oct
1, three months course at the Port
land School of Medical instruction
after which he will resume his studies
ut the 6owdOin Medical school. Mr..
Elack has been studying medicine in
The office of DR.. l.. J. Crooker this sum-
l.. j. Colgan of Winthrop street, was
the happiest man in the whole town.
Monday. 1t is all because a son ard
heir arrived to charm the family cir
eie Mother and child are doing nicely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-22

Mrs. Emma 7. Wing is visiting at
Auburn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
HELP 1T ALONG,

meeting is TO be held at Festival hall
next Monday evening at 1880 to discuss
the question of forming society for mu-
steal study and practice. Many local mu-
sicians have felt the need of an organiza-
tion of this kind, without seeing the way
open for its formation. The drill necessa-
ry for bringing out the recent old folks
concert suggested what might be done in
the way of work in unison, and this meet
ing is to be held for The purpose of talk
ing the matter over informally, and in the
hope that it may be thought worth while
to move more definitely.
The influence of such musical society,
if wisely managed and properly encOur-
aged, would be very great. 1t would not
only benefit its active members, but it
would do much in the way of setting up a
public standard and in cultivating in the
young taste for that which is good.
There is in Brattleboro ample material for
fine vocal chorus which, with proper
drill, could bring out creditably oratorio
and other good music. Perhaps in the end
the result might be to allow us to enjoy,
on our own stage now and then, some of
the best music of foreign artists.
The movement deserves encouragement.
Let all our people with musical tastes
especially the young-attend the meeting
next Monday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
A DEFICIT OF $500, 900.
A bad Report for the Granite state
PrOvident Association, which has
Members In Brattleboro and Putney.

A Had Report for the Granite state
PrOvident Association, which has
Members In BrattleborO and Putney.
The New Hampshire bank commission
ers at Concord, N. H., have reported to
Gov. Busiel their examination of the af-
fairs of the Granite State Provident as
ISOLATION of Manchester, which has eX-
tended over several weeks. They find
deficit of S26l, 01S and say: "If to the def
ict is added the sum of $54S, 672-the
amount of dues taken for expenses and
iines-$S10, 400 is found as the amount the
association must earn in order to pay back
to members what they have paid in; and
the question, when the shares can be ma
tured, in accordance with the associations
published plans, is not worth dwelling
upon, as it is perfectly apparent that the
earning power of the association can never
accomplish it, and shares can only be ma
tured by receipts from new members. The
total liabilities are figured at 50, 1872, 16l and
assets 81, $40, 243.
The association was organized for life in
surance, cooperative building and loaning.
The commissioners recommended that the
affairs of the institution be placed in the
hands of a receiver for final settlement. In
view of the many doubtful, if not danger
Gus, plans and methods of business adopt
ed by the association, the extreme uncer-
tainty of the value of its assets, the almost
certain shrinkage or dissipation of values
in case the members default in their reg
ular payments, and also questions of legal
character, the commissioners have ordered
steps for the vacation of the company's
charter and the appointment of a receiver
to take charge of the company's property
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
ON PROBATION.
AIpheas W. Giles, who EmbezzIed
Ss22s, VIII Not Go TO jail.

Alpheas w. Giles, formerly of Brattleboro and
Bellows Falls, has been placed on probation by
Judge Dewey of the superior court at Boston.
Giles pleaded guilty two weeks ago TO an indict-
Inent charging him with the ENLIGHTENMENT of
S121S while he was the bookkeeper of the
Gloucester Fish company. All Of the money was
lost in play ing policy. Giles made a confession of
his populations in May, 1894, to g. a. Watts of
the board Of directors. Giles then went to Cana
da. About four months ago he came back volun-
tary, and has since been rendering efficient serv-
ice to the concern IN obtaining the lost money
from the policy men with whom he lost it, and
against whom the fish company has brought suit
AT hearing Friday Giles's counsel asked the
court TO place the case upon file in view of the Sc
rous illness of CHESS wife, the efforts he has
made to help his old employer to get back what
he took, aud also the recommendation which his
employer gave him, Mayor Robinson of Glouces-
ter, who is director Of the company, said that
the company would be satisfied if Giles was
placed upon probation as 1 thought that he had
already suffered enough He has given informa-
ton which has enabled the company to sue cess
fully prosecute suits which it has brought against
the policy men with whom he lost ITS money. II.
NJ. Ayars, counsel for the fish company, also tes-
titled to the service which Giles had done for the
company in the suits referred to. in two of which
judgments for 5000 and $1,000 respectively, have
been recovered against policy men who are able
10 pay. Treasurer q H. Watts of the company
testified that the company did not desire to press
sentence upon him, and, in fact. did not want
him arrested when he came back. II would like,
in view of his wife's health, and his efforts to
help the company get back what it lost, to see
MN gwen a chance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
WHEEL CLUB TOURNAMENT.
The Billiard and p ,oI Contest has Mar
rOwed Down TO Finals.

These games have been played in the
Vermont Wheel club tournament for the
week ending March 10: Pool, c. A. Smith
$50; Eric Landry LIS; James Austin 100;
w. 5. Pratt 20. Three ball billiards, f.
f. Perry 220; w. II. Bracket 81; Chas.
Shattuck 40; C. Il. Pratt PIP; Shattuck
winning on the handicap, Pratt playing
220; c. A. Harris 100; Geo. Foster 81.
Whist, Thompson and Gregg %, Holmes
and Knight 81; Thompson and Gregg u,
Streeter and McRae 30; Pratt and Kimball
As; Pettee and Shattuck 81; Streeter and
McRaeiGG; Holmes and knight 90 Du-
plcate whist, replay Kimball and Perry
80, Gale and Minor 1862; Kimball and
Perry winning by IA points.
The following are the players who will
contest in billiard and pool and the scores
they must make to win: Three ball bill
lizards, c.. A. Harris 120; E. f. Perry 22O;
E. A. Tyler l20. Four ball billiards, w.
II. Childs 800; II. L. Elmer 100; c. A.
Harris 100; II. F. Jordan 100; f. A. Ty-
Ter 120. Pool, C. A. Smith $50; j. w.
Austin 100; A. II. Pettee 100.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20

Andrew Bohrman fell down stairs at
his home on Tuesday night, breaking his
collar bone and dislocating his shoulder.
The contract for carrying the mail be-
tween Waite post-office and Brattleboro
has been awarded to Arthur w. Cutting,
who carries on the Rice farm in Dummers-
ton.
G. W. Kimball of Putney, the grand
dictator of the Knights of Honor, and a
delegation from that town, had planned to
visit the local lodge last evening and a re-
ception was to be given the visitors at the
American House, but owing to the storm
they did not come. 1t is expected that the
visit will be made April 2.
The snow fall has been greater in March
in Brattleboro than for the entire winter.
The storm.of the 18th and 18th brought
other storm of nearly the same proportions,
and yesterday seven inches fell in the fore
noon, the snow being followed by rain
after o'clock.
President Tucker, who was to have
spoken last evening under the auspices of
the teachers association, came in from
the south last evening on the 5:45 train.
He was met at the station by Principal
DtNtIdRt anu IcNs W VI LAY anu dlItT
consultation it was thought advisable on
account of the severe storm to postpone
the lecture. President Tucker promised
to give date later in the season.
John NJ. Hackley has made arrange
ments to retire from the firm of Henry A.
Chaplin & Co. at an early date, in order to
accept a position in the Hovey drug store
at Greenfield, Mass, of which Henry G.
Willard is manager. Mr.. Willard is plan
ming to take rest from business the COM
ing summer and will travel a good deal
Mr. Hackley has been connected with the
Brooks House drug store as clerk and
partner for the past IA years. He is not
only thorough druggist but young man
who is deservedly popular, and many will
regret that he is to leave town.
Rev. E. B. Leavitt of the Unitarian
church writes from Oakland, Calf, that it
was a surprise to find fruit trees-almond,
cherry and orange-in full bloom in early
March and every doOryard and garden
filed with roses, callas, and other flowers.
"The weather is delightful; not rainy or
cloudy day since | came, but all sunshine"
The purpose of Mr.. Leavitt's visit to Oak
land is to give Mr.. Wentde, the minister
of the Unitarian church there, rest which
the state of his health imperatively de-
mands. The growth of this church illus
trates the vigor and energy which are char
acterstlcs of the Pacific coast. Ten years
ago there was no church there and few
knew about Unitarianism. The move
ment to build a church began in 1889. Its
success is shown by the fact that the Oak
land society now has one of the finest
churches in the denomination, equipped
with every possible convenience for its
work. The cost was 100000 Mr.. LeaV-
lit has received a cordial welcome from the
Oakland people. When his letter was
written, March IA, he was anticipating
much pleasure from visit to the Lick
observatory on Mt. Hamilton, and from
an invitation to spend day at the univer-
sity of California.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
BRADLEY BIOGRAPHIES.

The Burlington Free Press says that a complete
biography Of Stephen r. Bradley, or his son.
William. c. Bradley, has never been published
but that such work is in contemplation 1t
ought to contain a number of Mr. Bradley's no
ems, many of which have never been printed
and documents and papers left by the father and
son, which cannot but be valuable contributions
to the history of Vermont Stephen R. Bradley
OF Westminster was one of the first two United
States senators chosen from Vermont, and was
president pro tempore of the Senate during the
vice presidency of Aaron Burr and George Gin.
ton. His son, William Gar Bradley, began TO
write poetry at six years of age, published his
first prose work, entitled, THE rights of youth
when he was but IL years old; was expelled from
Yale college for some alleged mischief when he
was lad of IA; delivered the Fourth of July ora
ton at Westminster when he was 10; was a prac.
ticing lawyer and states attorney of Windham
county as 81; member of the legislature at "a:
and a member of Congress at 80 At the close Of
the war of 1912 he was selected as the agent of
the United States under the treaty of Client to fix
the northwestern boundary of the United States
He subsequently had two terms In Congress- His
biographer Pliny H. White, said of him; ''All
things considered, he was the greatest man Yer.
mont has yet produced. Williams NAV have
equaled him as lawyer, Collamer as a reasoner,
Phelpsas an orator, and Marsh in multifarious
learning but neither of them nor any other Yer
monter, living or dead, has been at once LAWYER.
logician, orator and scholar to so eminent de.
gree
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
A BRATTLEBoRo GIRL
Becomes the Bride of a Springfield,
Mass, Councilman.

Mass, Councilman.
springfield despatch in the Boston Globe of
Tuesday,
Much interest centred In quiet wedding In the
cathedral parish house at $50 this afternoon
when Henry d. Marsh, councilman, well known
society man and eldest son of Daniel J Marsh,
treasurer of the Five-Cent savings bank, took a
Catholic bride Ia Miss Anna Frances Lis of this
city, daughter Of Mrs. A. F. Ls Of Brattleboro,
Vt.
Long before the ceremony a crowd gathered in
the bowling snow storm to get glimpse Of the
bride and groom. Father Bernard S. Conaty
performed the simple ceremony in the presence
of few relatives and intimate friends Of the
couple. William c. Marsh, assistant collector Of
customs and cousin Of the groom, was best
man, and Miss Josephine NJ. Cage was brdemaid
The bride looked charming in a gown Of gray
broadcloth, with trimmings to match She car
ried an enemeed prayer book.
Miss Cage wore black silk and carried a bou-
quet of white roses. At the conclusion of the
ceremony the bridal party were driven to 81 Ma.
pie street, the home Of the groom. where a we'd
ding dinner was served Mr.. Marsh and his bride
left on the 6:33 tram south. They will visit Jack
sonville Fla, and possibly Savannah. Ca, where
they will remain five weeks for the benefit of Mr..
Marsh's health. Upon their return they will live
with Mr.. Nlarsh's father, and in May will go to
housekeeping.
Until yesterday few knew that the couple we're
engaged, and the announcement caused a sensa-
ton in society in which Marsh has moved for
years. Last fall he was elected councilman from
ward B. but he was taken i'll with diphtheria and
ne mas Deeu SLOW 10 Iully regain MS nealtn. HIS
physician has repeatedly told him that he was
sadly in need of a rest, and his sudden decision
to marry was due to the fact that he can com
bine his recreation with his honeymoon.
The bride, who is considered by many to be the
Dandsomest aud most stylish young woman in
Springfield, is comparatively little known here.
She came to Springfield several years ago and
found employment in the Nendome dining rooms
as waitress, but. being very progress i've she was
soon engaged as saleswoman in the big dry goods
store Of Meekins, Packard & Wheat where she
stood behind the counter for some time. She had
many admirers. but Henry d. Marsh the
lucky one, being smitten. IL is said, with the
young woman at sight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

John Ryder, '96, entered the employ of
the Vermont national bank Monday.
Lulu B. Horton; '95, and Ella Stebbins,
'95, who have been taking post graduate
course, have left school.
Belle Scott, '95, returned to her home in
Ware, Mass, last Monday.
The young ladies of the senior class will
entertain the young men this evening with
a leap year party in Wells ball.
Mary Devine, '96, and Louise Chandler,
'97, have been among the sick ones this
past week.
A party of young ladies were delight
fully entertained at tea with Bertha Dodge
Tuesday afternoon.
School kept but one session yesterday on
account of the storm, and this morning
most of the pupils were sent home with
wet feet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
MRS. ELIZABETH c. srHARNs.

Mrs, Elizabeth c. Stearns died Saturday at the
nome OF Dr. Henry Tucker in Lakeport, n. H
Mrs Stearns whose maiden name was salisbur nv.
was born in Brattleboro, Jan IL, 1873 and had
always made this town her home until the fall (
1892, when she went to Iakaport To snend tbaIo
Gays OF her life in the home of Dr. Tucker where
she received loving care and attention. She was
married In 1884 to Edward Stearns the mauufac-
turer OF the famous Stearns rules which were
known the country over the factory being in one
OF the buildings now occupied by the VIM III Vim
ton paper company. Mr.. Stearnss death occuT.
red IN 1886 One son, Edward, lived with his
nlotner until his death in 1890. Mrs Stearns Is
isonry OF New York, who is in his slst year, and
oy Misses Susan b. and Mary @. Salisbury OF this
Town, VINO are 30 and rs years old respectively
MIS-; Stearns was one OF the oldest members Of
the Unitarian church in the welfare of which She
was always deeply Interested BY her beautiful
character she made many friends, who will al.
way Ways cherishher memory. Funeral services were
MS az Lakeport and the body was brought here
monday and placed in the tomb. Committal ser.
vices VIII be held when the burial takes place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
SUGAR AND TOBACCO.
MIR. Suffers Estimate OF the Cuban Crop
mountaineering Facts About
Sumatra Tobacco.

MIR. Suffers Estimate OF the Cuban Crop
COnnrmed---InterestI Facts About
sumatra Tobacco.
Figures published In the press dispatches this
week prove the accuracy Of the information
brought from Cuba by Mr.. Suffer of the tobacco
packing firm Of Suffer Bros, aud printed in The
Phoenix at that time. Up TO March /, these re-
ports say, when the Cuban season for grinding
sugar was half over, only 90. 29S tons Of raw
sugar had been produced, as against 3l9 1926 tons
at the same time last ear. Doubling this for the
whole season would give ,596 tons, while last
year the estimated yield was 900 tons, show
ing decrease of S1.3 per cent II is added that
the estimate for sugar will hold good proportion
ally, for the tobacco crop. Mr.. Suffers estimate
was that not more than 25 per cent Of the crop of
either sugar or tocacco would be secured, because
Of the difficulty in securing help, and on account
OF the raids Of the rebels. On the strength Of the
showing thus made the American sugar trust is
buying large quantities Of raw sugar in Egypt
and Germany
Last Saturday Mr. Suffer sailed from New York
EN- route for Amsterdam, on his annual visit to
that city to examine the crop of Sumatra tobacco
and make purchases for his firm. 1t is fact
not generally known that the entire crop Of Su.
matra tobacco is shipped each year to Amster-
dam, where IL is sold, and from which city ii Ia
shipped to the buyers. The Sumatra tobacco
plantations are owned by Dutch syndicates which
control the crop absolutely. The method of sell
ing beats the Yankees for shrewdness. All sales
are by auction, or rather, they are by competi
tive bids made in advance The tobacco is dis
played In public warehouses where prospective
buyers examine il at their leisure and each fixes
upon any given lot the price he is willing to pay
| Tor IL. As matter OF course each buyer who Is
anxious to secure portion of the coveted crop
Is under compulsion TO make his figures the high
est which he can afford to pay. In this way the
! buyers themselves are made 10 crowd the value
| OF the crop to its highest point. The profits OF
| the syEdicates are enormous. II is easily case
Of a snap without any competition. The value
| OF the Sunatra tobacco is very great. Last year
| Mr.. Suffer bought 1900 bales worth $500 each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-03-20
WILLIAM II. LYNDE.
The First SeIectman OF winchester, N.
H., who Was a Native OF Guilford.

William H. Lynde, the first selectman of Win
chester, n. H., died at his home in that town
Friday night. He had benin i'll health for some
time, but on Tuesday attended the annual town
meeting. Mr.. Lynde was II years old and a ma
tive OF Guilford. He was married Aug 30 1856.
TO Janette Field of that town, who died Feb. l2
1855. By this marriage there was one daughter
Mrs. Cora Greene of Brattleboro. Mr. Lynde
was married April 81, 1890 at South Vernon to
Helen NJ Hale of Gill, Mass, who survives him
he also leaves one sister, Mrs. Frank Putnam of
Jacksonville. Mr.. Lynde NOV ed to Nottingham
about 1860, and he served nearly a dozen Yea rs as
seleetman of that town. He had been a resident
OF winchester since 1881, and was chosen select
overseer of the poor for two terms He was an
excellent town officer, careful and conscientious
IN the discharge of his duties. and was a man of
kindly, genial disposition who made many friends
The funeral was held at Winchester TUESDAY
Inc services were in charge of Unity Masonic
lodge OF Jacksonville. of which Mr. Lynde was a
member, Philesian lodge of Winchester assist
ing. ''0'S'