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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
SOUTH wINDHAM.
Death Of A. w. CLAYTON.

Austin w. Clayton, who died March &C. was the
son OF Jonathan Clayton and was born in Jama
ca being one of family Of 10 children, Of whom
10 grew to man and womanhood. Mr.. Clayton
was three times married. His first wife was Sa
rah Rhoades Of this town, whom he married
June 20, 1858 They had four children, John A.
of Grafton. Justin w, who Is postmaster at
Athol, Bert E. of Fitchburg, and one who died
young. His second wife was Ida Hart Of Hub
bardton this state, and Jan. !, 1894, be was mar
red to Emma f. Kidder Of Jamaica, who sur
war, serving three years in Co. b, LIST Vermont
regiment heavy artillery. He was for several
years a minister. first as a Methodist, preaching
three years at Marlboro, and IN several other
places, living for time in Bratteboro; and later
as a Second Adventist, being for two years presi-
dent Of the Vermont Advent Christian confer
ence. His last sickness was short. death resulting
from hemorrhage of the bowels Thursday morn.
ing. FGERRal services were conducted at the
house Saturday, at ! p. NJ, by the Rev. a. II.
Francis, a large attendance testifying to the es-
TEEN in which Mr.. Clayton was held. The burial
was the River cemetery in Jamaica. Among
the out of town people at the funeral were John
Clayton Of Grafton, Justin Clayton of Athol, Mr..
and Mrs Dana johnson, Mr.. and Mrs Orrin Ken
dali Mrs Henry Bond and Robert Kingsbury of
Chester, Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Clayton, Mrs. Caro-
line Clayton and Miss Landman of Londonderry.
Will Fenn's mother has come from Cambridge
port to live with him.
Dennis Fountain has bought the east part Of
the farm Of Joseph Fountain, and will build
house on IT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
WILMINGTON.

Mrs Moses Newton of Holyoke is spending a
week with her son Herbert.
The listers began their duties on Wednesday
James aud Paul Goulding are spending few
weeks with their parents, Col and Mrs. Goudng
Alvah Lyman. an old citizen, died on Monday
and was buried from his late residence on Thurs
day.
Misses Lizzie Stickney and Florence Sargent
are at work In North Adams in the Transcript Of
Ace.
Lyman Pettee of New York has been appoint.
ed administrator of the estate of Mrs Lucy B.
Patch.
Qnite large number are seriously i'll at this
writing; Mrs. Mary Winchester. Miss Clara Win
chester, Miss Lottie Wheeler, Mrs. o. w Boyd
and others.
In the death OF Warren Boyd, which occurred
on Sunday morning, one of the Oldest well as
one of the best known citizens passes away Mr..
Boyd was nearly 50 years Of age; he was born in
Wilmington and has passed his whole life here
more extended notice will appear next week.
Rev. r C. T. Mckenzie will close his abors
with the Methodist church next Sunday and will
attend conference the following week. He will re-
move to Brattleboro in May and expects to be
engaged in canvassing for boo during the sum.
mer. In September Mr. Mckenzie will enter Bos-
ton university for course of three or four years.
Boxer Engine company for the coming year
was organized on Saturday evening with the fol.
lowing officers: Foreman j. II. Kidder; assist
ant foreman, X. p. Ames clerk and treasurer,
c. NJ. RUSSELL assistant clerk, W. L. Packard;
engineers, j. G. Wheeler, Mr.. SwtZer, Roy Court
emanche. o. +. Howe; hosemen, G. d. Wheeler,
II. o. Wellman, Carl Barnard, F. A. Watkins,
Joseph Biddle, f. j. Stevens; axemen, F. A.
Childs. Taais Courtemanche; brakemen, NJ. l..
Burr, F. +. Barnard; steward, +. l.. Allen; col
lector, G. o Wilder bell ringer and Janitor. A.
l.. Morris
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
PUTNEY.

Mrs. James Crawford went to Boston
Saturday to have cataracts removed from
her eyes.
Harry Simmonds and father, recently
employed by F. L. Pierce, have removed
to Vernon.
There will be another rehearsal of
caste" in the town hall at o'clock Mon
day night.
Miss Jennie E. Pierce and friend, Miss
Harriette McFate, return to Mortified
seminary Monday.
The Fast day services at the Methodist
church this morning were led by Rev. F.
NJ. Wswall of the Congregational church.
The usual Easter concert at the Baptist
church will be omitted next Sunday night.
There will be baptisms following the SER
mon.
John Dogert med fru som arbetat for
+. l.. Pierce iva ars It'd afgar den forsta
Apri till Boston, Mass, hvar han blir till
att satta eget hem.
The body of the late D. E. Graves was
taken to Mechanicsville for burial instead
of Healdville as announced in last weeks
Phoenix. Mechanicsville is another vii
lage in Mt. Holly about two and half
miles distant from Healdville.
The choir of the Congregational church
will hold rehearsals at the church tonight
and tomorrow night. The choir has
been increased and next Sunday will con-
sist of Mrs. r. Il. Fem, Mrs. w. A. Gill
bert, Miss Minnie Whitney, Miss Jennie
f. Pierce, sopranos, Mrs. II. L. Pierce,
Miss Helen Robertson, Miss Georgia Rob-
erts. contraltos, Arthur Farnham of East
Pntne- Newton Clarke of Bellows Falls
w. A. Gilbert, tenors; II. L. Bailey, Eu-
gene B. Pierce, r. r. Shelley, bassos, and
II. L. Pierce, organist. At the morning
service the choir will sing "Sing aleluia
forth" by Dudley Buck and Easter Day
by E. G. Rowley. In the evening there
will be grand Easter concert by the chill
dren of the Sunday school, at which there
will be solos by members of the choir and
the anthem, Awake thou that sleepest'
by F. C. Maker, and "What are these" by
j. Stainer will be rendered. The concert
! bids fair to surpass all previous attempts.
All are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
WHITINGHAM.

John Wells has been taken to Brattleboro
Frank Hicks came back TO town the first Of the
weeR.
E. P. Wheeler and son Arthur are in Bridgeport,
Conn, this week.
An Italian from Davis Bridge shot the fingers
on his right hand last week.
Only small crowd attended the dance at
Green Mountain hall Friday night
Mr.. and Mrs G, A. Boyd were at R. Chase's
Tuesday. Mr.. Chase is gradually improving in
health.
Tom Storms has finished work at c. s. Chase's
and returned to Newfane. His hands trouble
him considerably.
Baxter Newell OF Sheburne Falls was in town
Monday. Bradley Newell passed through on his
way home from an extended trip.
Some OF the farmers have begun sugarng 1t
while the sun shines if an average crop is to be
gathered this year.
The Reed brothers have finished drawing logs
into Wheeler Brothers mill-yard which is filed
to overlooking They are now drawing box
boards from the mill TO Sherman station.
Rev. r. c. T. Mckenzie is making farewell calls
among his old parishioners. We are all very sor.
difficult one to FILL But what is our loss will be
Brattleboro's gain. We all wish him success in
his new field
Arthur b. Chase has been obliged to vacate his
tenement in the Putnam house as they want to
get ready for summer boarders As tenements
month before another be secured In the
meantime the family are at A. Chase's.
The ladies of the village are planning to have
some handsome flower gardens this summer.
Geo. Harrington made some decided improve
ments IN the grounds belonging to the Spring no.
have attractive flower bed which will add
great deal 20 the place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
BONDVILLE.

Cora Kendall is at home from Moodys
school at Mortified, Mass, for the Easter
vacation.
George Richardson has moved from Mrs.
c. r. Livermore's house in the village to
his place at Grahamvlle.
Mrs. Susan Williams, who died at the
home of her son, Charles r. Williams,
March 49, was the oldest person in town
and perhaps in the vicinity. She was 90
years and one month on the day of her
death. She had retained her mental fac
ulties and physical strength in a remark
able manner until within few months.
Her funeral was from the Methodist church
Sunday, March %, Rev. S. II. Tucker Of
floating.
Herbert johnson met with bad acct
dent on Monday. He was going down a
hill with load of potatoes on two-horse
sled when the forward sled struck rock
in the road, throwing him off and frighten-
ing the horses so they started to run. In
trying to hold them the sled struck his an
kle, badly SCATTERING both bones. Will
Howard, who heard his call for help and
went to his assistance, carried him on his
back for quite distance to his mothers
house, where medical aid was summoned.
Mr.. johnson was removed to his home the
same evening and is now doing as well as
could be expected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, 3,

Pratts Inn with gallon of milk when
many younger folk have been dismayed at
short walks over the icy roads.
1t is said that the late f. O. Burditt in
his capacity as undertaken had assisted In
some way in the burial of somewhat over
900 persons, or as many as, if not more
than, all the inhabitants of this town.
Judge Mansur Of Manchester, who pre-
sides over the county court with ease and
dignity, has a keen eye and gives the spec
tator an impression of holding a steady
hand over all the cases. He appears to be
on the alert for despatch of business and
preservation of proper legal forms.
The sight of the feathery counterfeit of
a chick on an Easter egg caused Mrs.
Johnson's hooking bird to retire in high
dudgeon and refuse to sing for an hour or
two, but the real article when introduced
to the mocker by its lively peeping brought
forth from the bird loud warnings of some
marauding cat.
Among arrivals Wednesday evening were
Samuel Burditt of Fort Wayne, Ind, and
Mrs. Jesse Burditt and daughter of Rut-
land. Mr.. Burditt was unable to accom-
pany his wife and daughter from Rutland
because of feebeness. Mrs. Burdittt is
state regent of Vermont Daughters of the
Revolution, with headquarters at Rutland.
The Vermont Spring company began
bottling water the last day of March, and
at present have orders to fill that will re-
quire the use of Il, 900 bottles and a large
number of demijohns of both three and
five gallon sizes. 1t has found it necessary
to order another carload of bottles in addi-
ton to the large stock already on hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
JACKSONVILLE.

Sugaring and the robins came Tuesday
Eben Tnttle has moved to the farm of
Flora b. Cheney.
Daisy Culan, mother and husband, have
moved to George Porter's tenement.
Herbert Sprague has sold his farm to his
grandfather, Jonathan Sprague, who will
continue on the old farm.
Charles A. Barker has gone to Whining
ton to sugar, and Frank Morse, who has
lately moved to his farm, will carry on his
sugar place.
Austin E. Plumb got burned the other
day by steam and is resting from work in
the mill. He and Mrs. Plumb are sugar
ing at o. p. Edwards's.
The ladies of the Universalist society
elected officers for the year, Thursday aft
ernoon, as follows: President, Mrs. Julia
L. Dalrymple vice president, Mrs. Mi
randa Faulkner; secretary and treasurer,
Miss Martha French; directors, Mrs.
Janette S. Reed Mrs. Clara Brown, Miss
Rena Faulkner
W. c. Austin of Milton, this state who
died suddenly, probably of heart disease,
March II, spent his boyhood here in the
family of Joseph w. Morse. He was
known here as William c. Morse. He
leaves wife and six children, the oldest
only twelve. He was elected constable of
Milton at the last March meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
QUILFORD.

Mrs. Cora Fox was in town for brief
visit at j. Flagg's this week.
The snow is fast disappearing from the
hills and the mud season begins.
Sam Thomas has gone to Mortified,
Mass, to work in a grist mill for year.
The sugar makers have made begin
ming, with but few days of favorable
weather so far.
The Stowe family, who have occupied
tenement in the post Office house, moved to
Amherst, Mass, this week.
Christ church will be open on Easter
Sunday. The service will be held in the
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jacobs entertained
the euchre club at their home last Friday
evening, seven tables being filled.
Mrs. Willis Weatherhead's sister came
from Halifax this week to care for Mrs.
Weatherhead and youngest daughter, who
have been i'll for several weeks with bron-
chial colds.
Tuesday of this week could be termed
bird day; the robin, bluebird, phoebe and
other summer birds were heard singing in
the early morning for the first time this
spring in this vicinity.
Rev. c. o. Day will preach at the Union
church on Sunday afternoon next at $3.50.
The hour is so arranged that all who de-
sire to attend the earlier service at the
Episcopal church can do so. Notices of
various appointments will then be given.
The next sociable will be held with Mrs
Joel Flagg on Thursday evening, April o,
at 7 80. Henry F, Jordan of Brattleboro
has kindly consented to give an exhibition
of amateur slcight-of-h performances,
which will begin at : 40. After the enter
tainment refreshments will be served. A
. small fee will be charged. Every one is
cordially invited to be present to enjoy
and to assist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Edna Wheeler has gone to Worcester,
Mass, to work.
Mrs. Alanson Miles is visiting her sons
at Chicopee Falls, Mass.
Minnie Moore is in Boston this week
laying in a stock of spring millinery.
Luella Williams returns with her broth
er Hastings to Goddard seminary for the
spring term.
Preaching in the Methodist church next
Sunday will be in the evening, as the pas
tor goes to Dummerston Hill in the morn
ing.
The Young Peoples Christian union
meeting next Sunday will take the form of
an Easter concert, with Grace Timson as
leader.
Every part of our town shares with
Newfane village deep sense of loss in the
death of F. o. Burdtt. For more than %
years he has filled large place in the pub
lie affairs of the town, and has had the
high regard of all our people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
GUILFORD CENTRE.

j. Lowell Bullock is on the sick list.
The listers began their round of duties
April l.
Mrs. Flora Carpenter is recovering from
an attack of grip.
The number of dogs registered by the
town clerk was 90.
Lyman B. Bullock and Nelson F. King
returned last week from Goddard semi
nary, Barre.
Mrs. Frank E. Ward, who has been suf-
fering the past three weeks with thd pre-
vailing epidemic, is slowly improving.
Mrs. j. G. Thayer is also on the road to
recovery.
There has been small quantity of sugar
made in March. What was made retailed
rapidlNat from - to 20 cents per pound.
Several have bought bucket covers of F.
G. Taylor, and those who have used them
are well satisfied that they are a paying in
vestment in sugar making.
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Miss Grace Gould was at home last
week.
John Wilson is home from Mount Her.
mon on a vacation.
W. S. Holland was on a business trip to
Massachusetts last week.
Fred Scott of Orange, Mass, was in
town the first of the week.
Mrs. II. A. Scott, who has been in Bos-
ton for some time, is at home.
West River grange meets Tuesday even
ing, April Z, weather permitting.
Misses Grace Blood and Nellie Mason
are home from Mortified seminary.
Druggist Andrews made brief visit to
the north part of the state last week.
Arthur WOODBURY., who has been at
work in w. S. Hollands store for the past
home in Putney.
j. II. Ware is getting out lumber for
new Darn, to be put on the end of the one
he already has. When completed it will
make structure 120 feet long.
Gertrude Baker has accepted a position
as cashier in one of the Cushman estab-
lishments in New York city, instead of
cash girl as reported last week.
Henry Dutton, jr., of Gainesville, Fla,
who is a student at Phillips Andover acad-
envy, is spending his vacation with his
grandmother, Mrs. l.. II. Cathan.
A delightful conundrum social and sup
per was held in the parlors of the Baptist
church, Wednesday evening, Misses Grace
Blood and Nellie Mason of Mortified SEM
mary choosing sides.
Dea. Aliens house, which was damaged
by fire two weeks ago, has been repaired
and is now being occupied by NJ. NJ Mar
tin, who moves from the Barber place,
just bought by Mr.. Fisher.
Townshend's drug store can boast of a
nicer soda fountain than many Of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
JAMAICA.

G. w. Holton is still ill.,
Douglas Forester is in Massachusetts on bust
ness.
Rev. James hobbs is spending a few days at
Buffalo, n. Y.
Spring has come and the sugar makers are busy
gathering in the sweet
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Howard are at North Hat
field with their daughter, Mrs. Leland Wight
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo n. Wyman have returned
from Manchester where they have been for a
week
Miss Anna Adams, who has been at Brattleboro
for year or more, is here at David dy's for
a few weeks.
The singing school now taught by Julian John
son OF Londonderry will close next week There
will be concert but the date is not yet known.
At regular meeting Of Mt Lebanon lodge F
& A. NJ. last Friday evening the third degree was
conferred. d. d. G. NJ. David Young was present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
WEST HALIFAX.

Merton Plumb is home to help make
sugar.
E. L. Clark was in North Adams and
Monroe Bridge, Mass, last week on bust
ness.
G. o. Thurber, one of our most respected
citizens, died March 81. The funeral was
held this forenoon at IL o'clock at the
house.
There will be special town meeting
the 18th at 10 a. NJ, to see about selling
the old schoohouse in district No. 2. The
new schoolhouse is nearly completed
James PEBBLES is doing the work,
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larger towns, and with Mr. Andrews to
run it surely we can expect the best of SER
vice, with plenty of ice.
At the school social in Academy hall
last Friday evening, Vermont university,
Norwich university, Brown university and
Middlebury and Williams colleges were
represented, also Phillips Andover acad-
envy.
The young people of the Congregational
society will give an "evening with antiqui-
ties' at the town hall, Friday evening,
April 10. Interesting relics of olden times
will be on exhibition. A spelling match is
expected, and other features of interest.
light refreshments will be served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BRooKLINE.

The Vermont Spring company are get
ting ready for the spring trade. James
Corey has returned to work for them for
the season.
Still the grip holds sway. The victims
this week are Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Morse,
Almon Marsh, Marshall Lawrence and
Helen Wellman.
Sugar weather does not come along very
fast only a small amount of sap being
gathered in any day. March has held her
own to the last, but robins have appeared
and we hope for some spring weather now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Chas. f. Ingram lost a horse last week.
Sugar makers have been busy this week.
DIR. E. Morse left here for Philadelphia
on Monday with the Dexter horses.
Eli Bruce will soon move from Williams
vile to his former home in this place.
There will be sugar social under the
auspices of the Baptist Young Peoples
Union this, Friday evening.
L. w. Shepard has moved to Mrs. Alice
Bailey's house, and VIM. Brooks has moved
to his house which he bought of G. d.
Stedman recently.
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At the Churches.

Appropriate Easter services will be held at the
Methodist church next Sunday, and a cordial in
vitation is extended to ALI be present.
At the Baptist church the theme of the morn
ing sermon at 10:45 will be 1.-The resurrection;"
text, Acts XVII, 30. Communion following the
sermon. Sunday school at 10; Christian Endeav.
or meeting at p. NJ; preaching at 7;30, followed
by baptsmal service; theme Of service, "Bap
tism an act of obedience" prayer meeting Thurs
day evening at 100
The adjourned business meeting Of the Baptist
urdav, at 2:30 p. M, followed by the church COW
pnant meeting
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

The sugar season began late, but farmers
are hoping to make fair quantity.
Loren Pierce has gone to Chester to
work'for A. d. Fletcher in the post-office.
A pleasant social dance and whist party
was held at the town hall on Monday even
ing, participated in by 25 couples.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
SOMERSET.

Mr.. Draper, the Newtons' agent, was in town
the Goth on business.
VIM. Tudor & Sons are rushing in their logs
They now have IA teams hauling for them
Our town clerk, l.. c. Harris, has moved his OF.
flee from Mrs. Asa Burnap's to VIM. Tudor's
The Newtons are building bridges on the West
Branch so they can reach their new dams in Glas-
tenbury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03

g few years ago l contracted a severe cold
and cough which refused to yield to ordinary
remedies. The doctor said my lungs were af-
fected. was all run down and weighed only 12l
pounds A friend advised me to try Hood 5 Sar
saparilla and did so and ii practically made a
well again. and now weigh 17s pounds. "-E. o.
Thurston, Mortified, Vt.
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WEST WARpsBoRo.

L. b. Kendall has moved from the village TO
his fathers farm.
A. r. Robinson has moved from Wardsboro
back to his house here.
Mrs Thomas from Wilmington, who has been
staying with her son, Eugene Thomas, for a few
weeks, was taken III with grip little over week
ago. After time pneumonia developed and
she passed away early Tuesday morning She
leaves large circle Of relatives to mourn her
loss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-03
WEST DOVER.

Our new postmaster has moved the office
into f. L. Davis's store.
Easton Bassett from Florida, Mass, is at
work for L. j. Sylvester.
Miss Jessie Adams is in Dummerston at
work for her sister, Mrs. Otis Amidon.
Francis Sylvester started for Ohio Tues
day to visit his brothers, Dennis and Les
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+. L. Fish, who was at his fathers last
week, has returned to Vergennes.
r. NJ. Newton is thought to be in the
very last stages of his long illness.
Mrs. w. T. Bruce has been housed for
few weeks with the prevalent hard cold.
A. T. Corser, a juryman from Putney,
has been introducing the Standard sewing
machine in town.
Notes of the robin which surprised us
two weeks ago are now daily heard as a
matter of course.
A Mr.. Watson from Londonderry is
moving into the tenant part of G. B. John
sons house this week.
II. j. Twitchell, of late employed in A.
L. Fosters clothing store at Hartford, is
spending some days at his home here.
The moving of James Flynn and family
from Townshend to the Madison Holland
farm brings two more pupils to the school
in No. Q.
Mrs. Rand and her daughter, Mrs. Emery
of Orange arrived at M. r. Pratt's on We'd
nesday to be present at the funeral of Mr..
Burditt.
Rev. Smith Norton will conduct Easter
service next Sunday. 1t is desired to OBJ
oOi We bllC ONNdolOi WIN oOluC hCNOldblOll VI
the church.
J. D. Pierce, G.. B. johnson and NJ. r.
Pratt of this place were drawn to serve on
the jury in the case of the three Porter
brothers on trial last week. 4.---sE 81 -la5
New sugar is yet scarce, but it is prob
able that more than the usual amount of
superfne quality may come into market,
owing to larger investments in new appar-
atus, and constant improvements in meth
DDS of making.
The young man from an adjoining town
who chose to introduce the swear word be-
ginning with sd, Tin his testimony in court
here last month, simply to convey his own
sentiments, was very properly rebuked by
the presiding judge.
Mr.. Rawson, who seemed doomed by
the grip year ago, has taken advantage
of his octogenarian agility through the
March session of court to daily walk to