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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
A Bigamist Arrested.

Edward Silas Gransbury Of Mendon was arrest
ed Monday for alleged bigamy. Gransbury, who
is a war veteran and a member of the Salvation
Army, came to Rutland from Homer, N. Y, early
last summer and became acquainted with Mrs
Mary l.. Kenneson of Mendon, who was in Rut
land temporarily. They were married on Oct Il
and went to live with Mrs. Kennesou's daughter
Mrs. Holden, in Mendon: Gransbury at once be
don farm so that he might sell his wife's share
and was also detected in several falsehoods Mrs
Holden became suspicious of Gransbury and, by
communicating with the postmaster at Homer
learned that Gransbury had a wife living at that
place. She went to Homer the following day and
persuaded wife No. / to return with her. She
then drove to Rutland and had Gransbury placed
under arrest. Gransbury denied his guilt and
was lodged in Jail in default Of bail which was
fixed at $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
TWenty-fOurth Annual Visit of
DR.. ]. E. PRESCOTT, Oculist
And Specialist in Lenses for Defective
Eyes

No guess work, no experiments, but a correct
diagnosis and actual facts. Twenty-eight years
OF education, practice and practical experience.
visual detects aecbrateIV cor2ectsd II 'iu vo S
children complain of headache and burry eyes
have them examined, and In many cases yt' will
save them years of suffering. Artificial q in
serted. Refers by permission TO many CO In
Brattleboro and vicinity, where DR.. Prescott =
given perfect vision and permanent relief and
comfort where many others have failed. II you
do not get satisfaction In the usual way of select
ing spectacles, do not despair, but consult DR..
Prescott Room /, Brooks House, opposite the
parlor. Hours, 10 A. NJ to p. NJ, and $3.50 to 1880
PA
Eyes examined lat my rooms) just as I'll in TIE
evening as by daylight. Calls made your RI
dence by appointment II desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
jealousy. Murder. snIcihe

murder and suicide occurred Monday night
in the house of Manager Littlefeld of the Palace
theatre, Portland, Me- Alonzo G. Phillips, 81, a
photographer who lived at 80 Clarendon street
Boston, shot and in family killed his wife, Fannie
Phillips, %, and then put a bullet through his
own BRAIN The woman, who had been appear
ing on the stage of the Palace theatre during the
last three weeks as variety actress. under the
name OF Hattie Marston, had quarreed with her
husband about year ago and had refused to
live with him since. Phillips followed her to
Portland and in fit Of jealousy or anger fired
the two shots which killed both. Mrs Phillips
name before her marriage was Thompson, and
she was daughter of Orville Thompson of Bos-
ION
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
STRATTON,

Miss Lena Ryder closed her school in No. on
Friday, Oct. 80, for two weeks vacation.
NJ. F. Perry started his engine on the I'd and
expects soon to have his mill in good working
order.
Dea. e. L. Grout and daughter went to West
minister last week to attend the funeral of Mrs.
S. Whitney, Mr.. CIRCUITS sister.
The Sunday school concert at the church was
well attended and all seemed to enjoy the exer-
cises which were well rendered.
E. J. Grout has begun log job for Grout
Brothers. Part Of his men and one team will
work on this contract while he carries on his
other job In Dover.
A couple Of versatile young Thespians created
great merriment among the family and EN-.
ployes at CIRCUITS mill on Halloween and the
preceding evening, Smoked shouettes and
laughable representations kept all In great spir-
It's until late hour
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
storms I'm the West.

terrific rain storm visited Oklahoma We'd.
nesday night, being in many places a peri. ct
waterspout, and doing great amount of damage
oy washouts, carrying off crops, etc Twenty
miles east OF Guthrie a tornado devastated a sec.
uon or country 100 yards wide and several miles
long, leaving destruction and ruin in its wake
seven seven persons were killed outright and two were
fatally injured. tornado struck several par
l s IN Louisiana Thursday. Many cabins were
destroyed and six negroes are known to have per
lsheo, There was severe gale IN Chicago Thurs
DAY night and one building on Henderson avenue
was blown down. Snow fell in Western Nebraska
laSt week to a depth Of ten inches, and the wind
the drifts. " A ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Heroes Crushed in the Mine

An accident resulting from a singular cause
cost the lives of two men and the fatal ininry -
third at Packer colliery, Girardville, Pa. Mon.
Gay. Thomas Welsh John Halloran. .Joseph
staum and Michael Mack were at work in tho
.u,he.. welsh had been engaged in "robbing"
Prlars' he had driven hole in the face of the
1855 u, Wnlch ne put his blast. He applied the
i III sneller. lie had gone but few feet when a
Arg large lump of coal rolled upon his foot pinning
H.. iasS upon me ground MomeDtarily expect
i zig tne olast OF the explosion and dsregardiny
sne uanger 70 the mselves men ran to his assist
s shce' Ihey had scarcely reached him when the
ula a5 exploded, bringing down with it mass of
crushed TO death, and Welsh was fatally injured.
Mack escaped with slight injuries
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
Election Ameneties in Kentucky.

James Van Hose, a Mckinley man, struck
Meredith Chandler, Bryan man, on the head
with stone at political rally at Charley, Law.
renee county, Ky, Monday, causing a probably
fatal wound. At another political meeting in
Lawrence county man named Spaulding was
shot and killed by LATE Marenum The latter
claims TO have acted in self defence John Sewall
colored, was shot and killed at Brownsville Sun.
day night The Smith Grove minstrel troup was
parading when Sewall, who was drunk, began to
shout for Mckinley. At Capital Hill Edmundson
county, Monday, Mai. William Hutchings was
stabbed in the side and abdomen by Joseph Whit
tie, whom Hutchings was trying to eject from
meeting of Gold Democrats
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
SOMHRSET.

Henry Bartlett left for home Sunday
Mr.. Bond and his crew have moved out of the
woods.
VIM. Paddock cut one of his thumbs half Off
Monday.
Mr., and Mrs. NJ. o. johnson are on a visit at
VIM. Tudor's.
pelier to vote.
Ernest Tudor has begun his log job with four
men helping him.
L. G. Harris has begun his log job d. s. Has
kins will work for him this winter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
BONDVIIIH.

Mr.. Adams, proprietor of the Morgan House, is
in Boston.
Mrs. Charles Rich is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Fandreau
Rev. II. e. Harmed went to Rochester, N. Y,
last week to attend his sisters wedding, return
ing on Saturday.
The entertainment and supper given on Friday
evening was a success in ever particular. The
little people did finely, thanks to Miss Chamber
lain's training. The Mother Goose medley in cos
tune was very pretty. handsome sum was
added to the amount already raised for repairing
the church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
SOUTH VERNON.

Mr.. Bliss has bought several lots Of apples in
town to help I'LL his order for 1000 barrels.
Cards are out announcing the marriage of F. l.
Tyler to Miss Ella Preston OF West Mortified
the 18th.
Irving Wade, who has recently found employ
Tuesday to vote.
Mrs. II. p. Skies spent Sunday in Greenfield,
Mass, with her daughter, Miss Genevieve Skies
of Shelburne Falls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
THE VERMONT NEWS.
Il. w. COOney, Champion Bicyclist, Shot
at Burlington

Joseph B. L'Heureux Of the firm Of L. Hen.
reux & Bassett was arrested at Burlington Sun.
day charged with an attempt at murder. Eu.
gene w. Cooney, young dentist, the champion
amateur bicycle rider of Vermont, and party of
men rode their wheels out North avenue nearly
four miles on Saturday evening. The party dis
mounted and leaving their wheels started to
walk to neighboring cider mill. AS It was Hal.
loween night two or three of the party had taken
along some pea. shooters, and as they passed the
farm houses had shot peas at the windows As
they were about to pass l.. Heureuxs home they
neared the edge of the walk preparatory to Civ
ing the windows a volley of peas, when L'Heu.
reux appeared from the darkness and fired two
shots from 32.calber revolver the first passing
over the heads Of the boys. The 8, cond bullet
fired lodged In Cooney's leg just below the knee.
Cooney fell to the ground and Mrs L. Heureux
appeared in time to prevent further shooting.
Cooney IS compa mons were refused admittance to
L'Heureux's house. Cooney was taken to DR..
Binghams, where all attempts to locate the ball
proved futile.
LHeureux says he had been warned that men
were prowling around the neighbors' barns at
night and he meant to protect his property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
The Worlds Product of Gold.

The gold production Of the world for the pres
ent calendar year is still estimated at the mint
bureau at 92o,OOO,OOO The four great gold pro-
ducing countries of the world are the United
States, South Africa, Australia, and Russia
Australia was in the lead until a few years ago,
but she will probably be surpassed this year by
both the United States and South Africa. The
production of the latter two is reckoned at $50
100000 each, while Australia will not 20 much
above $4S 600 900, according to present estimates
production of SEQ 100000 in gold for the pres
ent year will be about 81, 100000 larger than for
1885, and neary twice the production of so re-
cent a year as 1880.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.
Opening of the SheIburne FaIls-COlraIn
Electric ROad---FRtaI Accident.

The electric railway between Shelburne Falls
and Colrain began operations Monday. The road
has cost in the neighborhood of 100000 and has
been somewhat Ill fated since the start. The road
was not rightly surveyed and in many places the
track had to be changed several times and now
is in many places above the road bel and the Sc
voters were carried to the polls and the first fata
accident occurred. A young lad named Mccarthy
of Shelburne Falls was "sneaking" a ride and
when the conductor began to collect fares he
jumped. He fell and struck on his head breaking
his skull. Drs. Canedy and Wilson performed an
operation, but we're not able TO the boys life
Later-At last accounts the boy reported dead
has some chance of recovery.
Thirteen hundred fares were taken on the Col
rain & Shelburne Falls electric railroad Tuesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
CTATE OF VERMONT, westminster, IS.

GNIAIE UF VLHNIUNIl WtsImInsLeT, IS,
- The Probate Court for Said District.
TIC all persons interested in the estate of AUS
TIN W. CLAYTON, late of Windham, in said
District, deceased, Greeting.
Whereas, Oscar r. Garfield, administrator up
on the estate of Austin w Clayton, late of Wind
ham, in said district, deceased, has filed his Pc
tition in this court setting forth that the sale Of
the whole of the real estate of said deceased will
be beneficial TO the heirs and all persons interest
ed therein, and praying for license to sell the
same, and at the same time filed in this court
what purports TO be the consent In writing of all
the heirs residing in this state to such sale.
Whereupon it is ordered that the same be heard
at the session of said court to be held at the Pro-
bate ONCE In Bellows Falls, on the 9TH day of
November, A. d. 1896, when and where you may
be heard in the premises, II you see cause.
43 ZINA H. ALLBEE, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
SOUTH WARDsBORO

School closed Saturday, the scholars presenting
their teacher with pretty dressing case. Those
having no marks during the term were May and
Lena Wheeler. Earle Sage.
The harvest home concert passed off very
pleasantly Thursday evening, although the rain
prevented many from attending. good program
The scholars and several invited people gave
the teacher. Amy Perry, a very pleasant surprise
Tuesday evening. About 25 gathered at her board
ing place, and the evening was spent in playing
games etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
Bridge Wanted at Hartford.

A petition has been presented to the New
Hampshire supreme court for the issuance of a
mandamus to compel the town Of Lebanon to
build bridge across the Connecticut river from
point in Lebanon to Olcott (Nt) and to appor-
tion the sum which the town of Hanover should
be ssessed. 1t is stated upon reliable authority
that the town of Hartford, (Nt) is ready TO pay
its share, and that the Olcott Falls company will
probably stand ready to pay one-third Of the en-
tire cost of the bridge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
Killed while Hunting,

Charles Smith of Castleton was accidentally
killed while hunting in the woods Saturday. His
team was found Sunday evening by boy who
was after cows, and, after a search. Smith was
found dead without hat or gun. The latter were
found Monday morning. 1t is supposed that
while watching squirrel Smith struck the ham
mer of his gun against the rocks with sufficient
force to discharge the shell The charge severed
an artery in Smiths neck. Smith was 20 years
old and leaves a wife
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06

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in anytbipg else II Is possible to describe, Tbis
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of these complaints Cream Balm prevents any
serious development of the symptoms while
almost numbeTless cases are on record of radical
cures Of chronic catarrh and hay fever after all
other treatments have proved Of no avail
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
E1-Mayor OF Northampton Dead.

Jeremiah Brown, ex-mayor of Northampton,
died suddenly Monday of neuralgia of the heart
He was the third mayor of the city serving in 1888
He was always prominent in politics and In city
affairs. He was a contractor and builder, having
ey of the firm of Brown & Bailey, which erected
many public and private buildings In the city
including the Forbes library, the new High school
additions to the state lunatlc asylum, and the
Hampshire county bank.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

y ESTATE OF JONATHAN VI. INGRAM.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of MARI
boro, Commissioners to receive, examine and ad-
Just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Jonathan NJ. Ingram, late of New
fame, in said district deceased, and all claims ex
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
residence of c. f. Perry on the 2Sth day of No
vember and the gath daY of April next, from
2 O'Clock p. NJ, until o'clock, p. NJ each of said
days and that six months from the 3lst day of
October, A. d. 1896, is the time limited by said
court for said cred tOrs 10 present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Newfane, this 3ist day of October,
A. D., 1896
@. E. PERRY, c,o,,,,,,; s,,o,,o.,
As L.O. MORSE, commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
NOTICE,

~ ESTATE OF ZENAS JOHNSON.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of MARI
boro Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Zenas Johnson late of MARI
boro in said district, deceased, and all claims ex-
hibted in offset, thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
dwelling of Alvira johnson on the last Saturday
of October and the first Saturday of Feb
ruary, next, from l O'Clock p. NJ, until 4
O'Clock P N each of said days, and that six
months from the 10th day of September, A. d.
1896, is the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for exami-
nation and allowance.
Dated at Marlboro, this cath day of September,
A. D. 1896.
WILLISToN WINCHESTER, Commissioners
HAMLET G. BELLOWS. OohnnlIssloners
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CTATE on VERMONT, westmInster, IS

- The Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate Of o. P
NEWELL, late of Londonderry, in said district
deceased, Greeting.
Whereas, e. w. Melendy, Executor upon the
estate of o. p. Newell late of Londonderry, In
said district, deceased, has filed his petition in
this court setting forth that the sale Of the whole
of the real estate of said deceased will be benec
iAl to the heirs and all persons interested therein,
and praying for license TO sell the same, and at
the 'me filed In this court what pur ports to
be The It In writing of all the heirs residing
in this STATE to such sale. Whereupon II is order
ed that the same be heard at the session of said
g lrt, TO be held at the Probate ONCE In Bellows
lis, on the 9TH day of November, A, d. 1896
Aen and where you may be heard in the prem
ZINA H. ALLBEE Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06

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wish you would publish the circum-
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Last June wrote to you and described
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After taking eight bottles of the
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number of my friends are taking it
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
Quarrel over Cider Re.ulted in Murder,

Orrin Mink, a. shot and killed his brother Ed
ward, %, at North Waldboro, Me-, Friday night.
Orrin had concealed keg Of cider in the cellar.
and when he went for IL most OF the contents had
disappeared. He accused Edward of the theft,
blows followed and in the encounter the younger
brother proved the stronger. short time after
the fight Edward who lived in a house opposite
that of his brother, attempted to enter Orrin' 8
house, and the latter fired upon him with a shot
gum killing him almost instantly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
bomb Explosion at New Bedford.

Patrick Cunningham, an inventor, who has
been experimenting with torpedoes, added to the
excitement of the political illumination in New
Bedford, Mass, Saturday night by bringing one
exploded with fearful force, wrecking a grocery
store and several dwellings Fortunately no one
was injured, although nearly the entire city was
alarmed at the explosion. Cunningham was ar
rested
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
Smashed His Opponent,s skull.

Eugene Bonor and Theophilus LABEL met on
the street of Bakersfield and proceeded to settle by
force little difficulty arising out of Donors at
tentions to LABELS sister. Bonor struck LABEL
over the head with something not now known,
breaking his skull. LABEL was unconscious until
the following day, and may not recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re-
lieved in six hours by the New Great South
great surprise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
hack and every part of the urinary passages in
male and female. IL relieves retention of the
water and pain in passing it almost Immediately.
II YOU want quick relief and cure this is your
r. nedy. Sold by George, e. Greene Druggist
! lattleboro, VT. anJ-
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OLE VERMONT. westminstsr sc

- The Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate of JO-
SEPH JEFFREY, late of Putney, in said district,
deceased, Greeting.
Whereas, Sterne o. Parker has presented to
this court an instrument purporting to be the
last will of said deceased for probate:-You are
hereby notified that this court will decide upon
the probate of said instrument at the session
thereof to be held at the Probate Office in Bellows
Falls, in said District, on the fifth day of Deem
Der, A. d. 1896, when and where you may appear
and contest the same, if you see cause.
IS ZINA H AIIBEE Registrar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund the money
on b0-cent bottle of Greene's Syrup OF Tar II 1t
fails TO cure your cough or cold We also guar
antee a twenty-five cent bottle to proove salts
factory or no pay.
GEO E. GREENE, Brattleboro.
CHAPLIN & CO., Brattleboro.
A. M. CORSER, Putney.
@. f. PARKS, Williamsvile.
N. M. BATCHELDER, Newfane.
w. S. HOLLAND
b. M. ADAMS,
j. O. WILCOX
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
CTATE OF VERMONT. MestminsLer. 81

STATE OF VERMONT, Westminster, SIS.
- By the Probate Court for Said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of NAN
CY FELTON, late of Jamaica, in said district,
deceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court will de-
eide upon the allowance of the account of Edward
o. FELTON,. Administrator upon said estate, and
decree distribution thereof 20 the persons entitled
at a session thereof to be held at the inn of
@. G. Taft in Townshend, ON the second day of
December, A. ID. 1896, when and where you may
be heard in the premises, If you see cause.
As ZINA II. ALLBEE, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
Blasting.

T AM prepared TO do custom blasting with dyn-
IL amite on roads, lodges, etc. No drilling re-
quired on bouders. Large experience with all
kinds of explosives. O. w. BARNES, NeWfane
VT 42-44
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
The Old Bunco Game Worked for
$4,000.

John .Kennedy, an aged farmer of East Wood
stock, Conn, went to ride with a stranger who
appeared at his farm one day last week. That
night he walked home in a dazed condition. but
refuses TO tell his family anything about the oc.
currence. 1t has been learned that he drew
S2500 from bank at Putnam that day, and he
had about $40 with him when he left home. He
returned penniess. tin box found in the barn
shows signs Of bunco game.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-06
CTATE OF VERMONT, Westminster. IS

kNIAIE UF NLNMUNIs WeSLmlnSter, IS.
y By the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate of HO-
RATIO l.. FELTON,, late Of Jamaica, in said dis
trct deceased, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will de-
eide upon the allowance of the account of Edw ard
o. FELTON,, Administrator upon said estate, and
decree distribution thereof TO the persons entitled
at the session thereof TO be held at the inn of
c. G. Taft in Townshend, ON the second day of
December, A. d. 1896, when and where you may
be heard IN the premises, If you see cause.
IS ZINA H. ALLBEE, Register