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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24

Alfred Crowninshield has moved back Ia
the Stillman Clark farm.
Mrs. G. B. Doane is spending the week
in Boston with her aunt, who is i'll.
Harlie Nourse is putting in a shoe-making
shop here on Mechanics street. Success to
him.
A. L. Howard has returned from over
the mountain, where he has been with a
lot of cattle.
Miss Lena Rider, who spent her vacation
at her home, has returned to the state nor
NAL school at Randolph.
Lyman FELTON,, lifelong resident, died
last Friday of heart disease at the age of
So years, IL months. He is the last of the
three FELTON, brothers, who have made ia
maica their home. He leaves wife and
son, Ed, who live here. The funeral was
held Monday, Mrs. A. L. Howard of
Wardsboro, Spiritualist speaker, officiat-
ing.
Mrs. c. S. Clark dad Wednesday morn
ing of consumption, at the age of So years,
I months, having been confined to her bed
since last fall, patient sufferer She was
woman liked and respected by all who
knew her. She leaves husband and two
children, who have the sympathy of the
community III IHelI bereavement. Inc tu-
neral was held today.
A Republican caucus was held here last
Saturday evening, to elect delegates to the
state and district conventions, held April
20 at Montpelier. The following were
elected to both; Daniel Sherwin, j. Q.
Shumway and o. n Wardwell. An in
formal vote was taken to show the prefer
ence of the caucus for president, with the
result of all but one declaring for McKin-
ley, the one for Reed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
TOWNSHBND.


Mrs. Iina Cobb is recovering.
Ralph Martin is visiting in Putney.
Miss Alice Folett teaches in Grafton.
Ernest Gould is az work for II. c. Hol-
land.
Fred Lowe is clerking at B. NJ. Adams's
store.
Miss Gertrude Scudder teaches in Athens
this spring.
G. S. Willard is running the road ma
chine this year.
Mrs. Kenyon's house is not for sale as is
reported by some.
DIR. Scudder had the misfortune to lose
his horse last week.
Frank Rand is carrying on B. B. Brig
hams farm this year.
A. A. Mason is improving his residence
by adding a bay window.
The Derry and Pratt children in district
No 3 are i'll with measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Brown of Green
field were in town over Sunday.
E. L. Hastings and Zina Cobb have put
in running water at their houses.
Wanted to know where the headquarters
of the Ananias society is in Townshend.
Miss II. A. Fletcher is improving the in
side of her house with paint and paper,
Mr. Ramsdell of Brattleboro is doing the
work
Mrs. X. NJ. Austin thinks the record of
her 40 hens worth putting by the side of
the Grafton record of 1887 eggs from 100
hens in three months and eight days. In
the same length of time Mrs. Austin's 40
hens laid 1851 eggs, and S2l.19 was re-
ceived for them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
WIIIIAMSVIITE.

There will be May day dance at school
house hall this year.
Mrs. Alice A. Morse recently bought a
fine team of w. A. Powers.
C. II. Dickinson of Wallngford, Conn,
has been at ID. d. Dckinson's the past
week.
Walton Fletcher of Wardsboro is a new
employe of G.. f. Tyler, and will look
after the farm and miscellaneous depart
ment.
Rev. Mr.. Estabrook's services next Sun
day include the village in the morning,
Dummerston Hill in the afternoon, and
East Dover in the evening.
J. NJ. Gilbert hes started up his brush
handle works at the steam MILL His sou,
Fred Gilbert Of Putney, came Wednesday
and will assist in running the business,
Wheeler & Morse lost portion of the
dam at their butter tub shop during the re-
cent high water. A portion of the grist
mill dam was also undermined but will
be in working order quite soon.
Republican caucus at Union hall, New
fame, on Saturday evening of this week.
Mckinley delegates to Montpelier are eX-
pected to be elected, as sentiment seems to
be decidedly that way. Our people don't
seem to believe in dark horses or combines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Abbie Sheldon went to Boston to
visit friends last Monday.
Frank Baldwin from East Jeffrey, n. II.
is spending few days in town.
Mrs G. Dean from White River junction
is visiting her brother, NJ. Severance.
Mrs. Electa Babbitt had paralytic shock
last Friday evening, but is gradually recov-
ering from it.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Allbee have re.
turned to their home after spending the
winter with their daughter in Orange,
Mass. Their son-in-law, Mr.. Barrus, came
with them.
Rev. Mr. Sisson, with his family, left for
his new field of labor at Ludlow on We'd
nesday. On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. S. Landman gave them a farewell re-
ception at their home, which was attended
by more than 100 people. A social time
was enjoyed and cake, ice cream and fruit
were served. Rev. Mr.. Forest, the new
minister, has arrived and will preach for
the first time next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
WHITINGHAM.

There were two thunder showers last
week.
Village school does not begin until next
Monday, April p.
Mrs. Fred Gale has been trying to find a
tenement in the village.
Jennie Wheeler and Arthur spent few
days last week in North Adams.
Dr.. Rising is packing his goods prepare
tory to seeking new field of practise.
Forrest Streeter has bought Luna Bas-
sett's interest in the Harriet Shumway
farm.
Mrs. II. A. Wheeler and children re-
turned Tuesday from their trip to Boston
and vicinity.
One can almost see the grass grow. In
some forward places it is high enough to
use the lawn mower
f. P. Wheeler has returned to his min
ing interests in Spokane, Washington after
vacation of nearly four months.
Gerald Wheeler is going into the hen
business this summer if he has good luck
with the 40 eggs which he brought from
Boston.
The next dance at Green Mountain hall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
V VERNON.

Frank Howe of Fitchburg visited at C.
f. Davis's this week
Rev. l.. d. Temple of Brattleboro will
preach at the chapel next Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Leslie Streeter of Greenfield, Fred Cook
of Easthampton, Wayne Reed of Ansonia,
Conn, and Frank Newton of Springfield,
spent Sunday at their old homes with their
parents.
Frank Pettee returned from Meriden,
Conn, Monday evening The many Yer
non friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Pettee are
much pleased to learn that they have de-
cided to remain another year at the Hub
bard farm.
The Grange pound party last Saturday
evening was very enjoyable occasion.
The entertainment consisted of various
games, and the selling of the pound pack
ages by Auctioneer T. w. johnson caused
much merriment, and good sum was add
ed to the treasury, but the hot sugar sup
per was best of all, upwards of 80 partak-
ing of it, and all voting Reuben Miller
sugar o. X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
SOUTH VERNON.

Repairs are being made on the chapel.
Mrs. Ed Eames went to birmingham,
Mass, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Beers of Whately,
Mass, have been visiting his brother, j.
A. Beers.
Miss Lottie Newton went to Hartford,
Conn, Saturday, where she is to be as
sistant matron in an orphanage.
Arthur Martindale and family have
moved into A. A. Dunklee's house and
will carry on Mrs. Geo. Miller's farm.
f. o. Stockwell was at w. A. Newton's
over Sunday, and Monday Mr.. and Mrs.
Stockwell returned to their home in Athol,
Mass.
Mrs. Robinson and family from the
northern part of the state, who have been
stopping at G. b. Merrill's for a few days,
have hired the house belonging to VIM.
Oaks and expect to live there for the pres
ent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
WEST DUMMERSTON,


Anterior Prescott's two-story French
rooted house was discovered by the school
children to be on fire about 10 o clock last
Tuesday. Neighbors and men from the
quarry went to his assistance and saved
nearly all of the furniture. Water not be-
ing available the house, hog pen and corn
house were burned. No insurance. Mr..
Prescott is about 70 years old and feels his
loss deeply. He has the sympathy of all
who know him. His nephews, Charles
and o. Prescott, came from Brattleboro in
the afternoon and made temporary ar
rangements for Mr.. Prescott.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
WEST TOWNSHHND.

Mabel Fullerton is visiting her uncle,
Atwell Farwell.
Chas Hastings has moved into a part of
Mr.. Freeman's house.
School opened Monday, with Miss Jennie
Holbrook as teacher
Phillip Potter of Omaha, Neb., has
been visiting Frank and Theodore Barber.
Will Dompier and Carol Boyden, who
have been at work in Canterbury, n. H.,
during the winter, are at home. Will
Domper expects to return after vacation
of two or three weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
At the Churches.

The morning sermon at the Methodist church
will be upon "Solomon's spring song" Sunday
school at IL; Epworth league meeting with praise
service at p. NJ. The Epworth league holds a
social at the parsonage Tuesday evening at 80,
to which all are invited.
At the Baptist church the theme of the sermon
will be THE valley of bones" Eek. XXXvII., 3;
Sunday school at II; Christian Endeavor meeting
at :; prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:3O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
GUILFORD.

Rev. G. O. Day will preach at the Union
church on Sunday afternoon next, at 3
O'Clock. A general invitation to attend
and help these services is cordially ex-
tended.
The ladies' society will meet at the home
of Mrs. c. E. Alexander, next Tuesday
afternoon, April rs, at 2:3O o'clock Mrs.
l.. d. Temple of Brattleboro will be pres
ent and speak upon some topic of interest
to the ladies. All are cordially invited to
be present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
DuMMHR STON.

At the Republican caucus held in the
town hall last Saturday evening an in
formal ballot was taken to show the presi-
dental preferences of the voters present
The result of the ballot showed 2S in favor
of Mckinley and eight in favor of Thos. b.
Reed. Charles E. Glidden and Lewis H.
Lynde were chosen delegates to attend the
convention to be held at Montpelier on the
Doth inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
EAST DOVER,

There is quite change in the weather
since Wednesday morning of last week,
when the thermometer was as high as So.
The Misses Mary Randall and Mary Hal
laday returned from Boston last week.
. Miss Randall returns in few days. She
has been working in dressmaker's shop.
Miss Halliday teaches the Brooksde
school this spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Ralph Carpenter is at David Goodelrs.
Rev. F. S. Bickford will occupy the Bap-
fist pulpit Sunday.
School began here on Monday last with
Miss Lima Hunt as teacher.
Mrs. Alice Bailey will open her school in
the Parish district on Monday, April 81.
Lucian Hunt of Brookside is at work for
W. E. Bingham & Sons running the turn
ing lathe.
The 'shingle supper" and entertainment
at the Baptist vestry on Friday evening of
last week was success financially and so
cially.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
GREEN RIVER.

G. E. Clisbee of Boston, Mass, made
short visit in town this week.
Chas. Bracket has been on the sick list
this week with an attack of pneumonia.
There will be a May dance at Union
hall Friday evening, May 1. Everyone is
cordially invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
WARDSBORO.

Rev. G. II. Rogers has been assigned to
the New England conference for the COM
ing year, with a charge at East Gloucester,
Mass, where he and his family have now
gone. The change is made to enable Mr..
Rogers to complete postgraduate studies at
the Boston university, which he has been
anxious to take. The good wishes of the
Wardsboro people go with the family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB r..

Anna Davis has returned to F. o. Mer-
rifield's for the summer.
The warm weather of last week settled
the roads wonderfully and in most places
the travelling is excellent. Flowing has al
ready been begun and some are getting
their gardens ready to plant.
The spring term of school in district No.
1 began Monday, with Miss Lena Morse of
Williamsville as teacher. The spring term
in No begins the first Monday in May,
with Miss Ella S. Willis of Jamaica as
teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
STRATTON.
The snow has nearly gone.

The SHOW has nearly gone.
Mrs. A. j. Pike is at Jamaica for med-
cal treatment.
Sugaring is about over, with less than
the usual amount made.
Republican caucus will be held at NJ.
f. Perry's at p. NJ, tomorrow. All in
terested are invited.
The funeral of o. P. Hescock was held
at his late home on the 22d, at l p. NJ,
Rev. o. II. Palmer officiating.
Norman j. Hescock had one of his
knees hurt at CIRCUITS mill on the 18th, by
having it caught between two logs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething with perfect success
1t soothes the child softens the gums, allays all
pain cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhoea. 1t viii relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by druggists in every part OF
the world Twenty five cents bottle. Be sure
to ask for Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup and
take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
1t Costs Little and Does Much.

Remark when you attend play or concert how
many people disturb the performance by cough.
ing. One man begins and the cough seems to be
contagious The interruption is a great nuisanc
and there is no need of it, for any one may cure
cough with the Pineola Balsam, which costs 25
cents 1t soothes the Inflammation in the throat
and loosens the mucus which clogs the air pas
sages. few doses of Ely's Pineola Balsam stop
cough and heal a sore throat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
Relief I'm SIX Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re-
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great surprise on account Of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder, Kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary passages in
male or female. IL relieves retention of water
and pain in passing it almost Immediately. If
you want quick relief and cure this is your rem
edy. Sold by Geo. f. Greene, Druggist. Brattle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
Run Down with Dyspepsia.

II was all run down and was troubled with dys-
pepsia and was in such condition that could
not eat anything. felt very miserable. was
advised to try Hoods Sarsapara and did So
and after taking two bottles my appetite returned
and felt like a new man.--Wilam j. Dorion,
Proctor, VT
Hoods Pills cure biiousness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
Death of "Grandma" Parker.

Mrs. Jacynthia Parker, widow of the
late Capt Warren Parker of East Putney,
died at her home in Nottingham, n. H.,
Friday, April II, after a ten days illness
with apoplexy. Funeral services were
held in Nottingham last Sunday. The
body was brought here Monday, funeral
services occurring in the Congregational
church Tuesday morning, az which Rev.
+. Nj. Wiswall OBLIGATED, and the burial
was at the Putney Falls cemetery. Mrs.
Parker was born in st. Johnsbury, this
state, in 1907. On January %, 1868 she
married Warren Parker, father of Sterne
o. Parker of this place, and lived with
him in their East Putney home until his
death in 1882. "Grandman Parker was
as good as gold. She was never sick, new
er complaining. A more industrious wo-
man is seldom seen and her patchwork
and crocheting were a marvel for one of
her years. Her life work was in arranging
for the comforts and happiness of others.
Her unimpeachable Christian character
has left its imprint upon those whom she
leaves. She has gone to a well-eaTned
rest.
DR.. Yer Henry Eddy has returned to
town.
Mrs. William Cole is making week or
ten days visit with her daughter, Mrs. r.
c. Winchester, of Holyoke, Mass.
Mrs. H. b. Wentworth of Worce ster,
Mass, and Gilbert w. Boutwell, of Spring
field, Mass, have been visiting their sister,
Mrs. NJ. E. Robbins, this week.
Chandler Clark of Putney Falls has
taken an agency of standard New York
seed company for corn, rye, oats, kafiir
corn and other seeds, and can doubtless
give satisfaction to the farmers in this vi
entity.
The advance sale of tickets for Caste"
which is played tonight and tomorrow
night, has been satisfactory, and good
houses are insured for both performances.
Be sure you attend with the rest, for there
is probability that many of the actors
will make their farewell appearance in this
play.
The snake story in last weeks Phoenix
conveyed but meagre idea of the magni-
tude of Mr.. Newcomb's 'catch." He has
speared, in all, 80 black snakes whose
combined length aggregates 126 feet, an
average of Az feet each. These snakes
were captured in space not over six rods
square.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
PUTNBY.
A Mckinley Caucus---Reed Del

A Mckinley CRucus---Reed Delegates.
That only five Reed men, outnumbered
at the Republican caucus Wednesday even
ing five to one by the Mckinley men,
should be allowed two Reed delegates with
out the least opposition, has furnished no
little amount of fun for the Reed men and,
indeed, it does take on a somewhat ludi-
crous aspect. 1t may be accounted for,
however, by the fact that the Mckinley
men, supposing themselves to constitute a
helpless minority, concluded that to raise
objections would result in needless waste
of time and words and so held their peace
and helped elect Reed delegates uncon-
scious of the fact that it was within their
power to elect a solid Mckinley delega-
ton. 1t was not until after Mr. Bailey's
suggestion that the house be divided that
the fact became known, so now all that
the Ohioan's friends can do is to keep quiet
and take the prods of their opponents with
out tlnching. j. w. Stowell was elected
chairman of the caucus and called for
nomination. The name of DR.. L. S.
Munger was put up, but before his election
Dorr Clough proposed that each nominee
express his political preference. DIR.
Munger expressed himself in favor of
Thomas b. Reed and was elected. Henry
Crawford was the next name presented
and after expressing himself also in favor
of Mr. Reed, Mr. Crawford was elected,
Walter Crawford declared himself in favor
of William Mckinley, jr., and was elected
third delegate. The foregoing were also
elected district delegates and empowered
to choose their own alternates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24

have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla as a tonic and
It has never failed me.-M Alice Ward Shore
ham, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24

Dyspepsia in its worst forms will yield to the
use Of Carters Little Nerve Pills aided by Car
ter's Little Liver Pills. They not only relieve pres
ent distress but strengthen the stomach and
digestive apparatus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
Putney village Improvement society


The seectmens room in the town hall
was well filled Saturday evening, the object
of the meeting being to organize a village
improvement society. That object was
realized and these officers chosen: Presi-
dent, DR.. G. S. Foster; vice president,
VIM. A. Cole; secretary and treasurer, A.
NJ. Corser; executive committee, l.. p.
Bailey, VIM. Robertson, G. b. Willard, c.
w. Kimball and d. b. Clough j. w.
Stowell, Rev. E. f. Mitchell and James
McNulty were appointed a committee to
draft constitution and bylaws and to re-
port at the next meeting, which was held
after the caucus Wednesday evening. At
this meeting w. A. Gilbert was chosen
secretary pro tenn. j. w. Stowel for the
committee read the proposed constitution,
which was amended and adopted. Any
one may become a member of the society
by signing the constitution. The object
of the society as set forth in the constitu-
tion is ''to cultivate public spirit, promote
the public health by better hygienic con-
ditions in our homes and surroundings, to
improve our streets, public grounds and
sidewalks and, in general, to build up and
beautify the whole village Subscriptions
are being taken and the work will be
pushed at once. Let's all give the society
hearty support.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-06-18
Words of Cheer.

Don't be afraid to speak them.
Some OF your friends are hungry to
hear them. You can find no better
way Of helping people to do better
than by speaking words OF apprecia-
ton for what they have already done.
Your wife will cook better dinner to-
morrow if you praise her little for
the wellcooked dishes Of to-day. The
parson will preach with new fire and
force, if you can honestly shake his
hand, and say that his last sermon
went straight to your heart, and i'll
spired you with better purposes. The
mechanic feels in a better mood for his
work, if he is sure his skill will not 90
unappreclated. 1t seems a pity, since
God has made man with such a deep
hunger for praise, that some of them
get SO little of it. Remember, there
Is no one in whose actions something
cannot be found worthy of commenda
ton. Cheering words give wings TO
weary feet, and new life to the lag
gng purpose. Don't grudge the help
you can afford your fellow men by
giving them the praise and cheer they
have fairly earned. They are discour
aged for lack of somebody's frank and
honest approval. Give them yours in
a hearty way and it will set them on
their way again.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-06-18
TITS GOOD TO BE HERE.

The Asheville Citizen adverting on
the recent cyclones and other ele-
mental disturbances in the Northwest,
says this, and while its remarks are
II cant for the mountainous region OF
North Carolina they apply equally as
well to every other part of the State,
SO far as its immunity from these dis
astrous yistations are concerned. 1t
says:
If there is something awful in con-
temptation Of the work of a cyclone,
there is also kind Of bitter sweet con-
ISOLATION in the fact that man holds
himself blamcless of the visitation. He
cannot prevent it; he cannot as yet, if
ever, foretell it, and, if ne could, none
OF the property loss could be avoided.
None of the great changes that man
has wrought with the physical features
OF the earth-such as the cutting down
of vast forests-have brought on cy-
clones. They have probably been of
all time Pioneers of 80 and 40 years
ago, at least, saw the work Of the
whirling tempest on the woods when
they came on acres Of trees Frustrated
like corn under storm of high wind
and beating rain. Low buildings 60
down before the cyclone as do high
ones; the weak as we'll as those built
with all the strength man can bring
to structures of stone and brick and
steel. In facts nothing short of solid
pyramid could withstand this awful
force, and pyramids are not adapted
! to our modern necessities, however
we'll they serve as the tombs of kings.
Neither does one isitatiOn act as a
bar to second. Given the atmos-
pherc conditions, and there will be
the cyclone. The dweller on the
plains can only hope and pray for ex-
emption, bowling to the blow, and,
with what courage he may summon,
rebuilding and again bending to the
work he finds before him. The one
whose special thanktulness should be
given in these days, as in fact in all
others, is he that finds his lines cast
in the places grit about by such mighty
mountains as have surrounded Aohe-
vile since the earth was habitable and
will be with us i'll the end.
The mountains forever! Bless their
guarding, inspiring presence; their
beauty and their worth!