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The sun., 1897-05-28
The following runs have been arranged by the
local clubs for next Sunday:

New York-Fleetwood W., Fort Schuyler; Mecca W.,
Mlburn Manhattan B. c.. Cromwell Lake; st. George
II. O.. Philadelphia; Century W.. Philadelphia; Ascen-
sion @. c., Painfeld; Morris w. Babylon; st. Luke
w. Philadelphia; Eureka W.. Patchogue; Harlem W.,
Orange; Royal Arcannm W.. Eagle Rock Linw ood W.
rlainhcld; Bedford Club W., Patehosuei Xavier w.
Yonkers; Riverside w, 'ierrrk; knrkeTbUcker A. C.
W.. Buffalo and Niagara Falls; Lenor c. G., Green
wood Lake; Transit W.. Pclhamvile; Chelsea W..
Sayville.
Brooklyn-Paranite W, Bergen Points Brooklyn D.
c. RockAwny; Williamsburg w, RookHway Beach;
Dacotah Club w, Tottcnvllle; Alpine Cycers Phla.
deiphIa Breyoort ", Amityyille Central w. her-
rick; LopK Island W. Newburg; Nassau W Phila-
delphie Red Hook w, Philadelphla; Concord O. O..
Tottenyille; Comet W.. Philadeiphia; ElmhurSt W..
Isw jsncy-Atalan,a W.. AOristOwa, Orange W..
The sun., 1897-05-28
4ofses, Garriages, &c.

A COUPE ROCKAWAY, Philadelphia Surrey
"A. Quimby's make, nearly new; also Stvers Top
Buggy and runabout In perfect order to be sold at
sacrifice Inquire / 3S West l22d st.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
GUILFORD CENTRE.

The ladies circle will meet in their
rooms next Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. l. Taggert from Millers Falls, Mass. -,
has been in town visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Stoughton OF Gill, Mass, visited
at II. j, Itichmond's Tuesday and Wed
nesday.
At the next grange meeting four new
members will take the third and fourth
degrees.
Services will be held in the church next
Sunday at 3 p. NJ, Rev. Hal d. Maxwell
preaching.
Mrs. Eugene Estey from West Brattle-
boro is visiting Mrs. Dana Stratton for
few weeks.
School began in district No. IA Monday,
with nine scholars, Miss Lizzie Denison
being teacher
The next sociable of Broad Brook grange
will be held at the hail Friday evening,
Sept. II, with dancing from TO y. All
are invited.
Maj. |. L. Webster and family leave Fri
day for two or three weeks visit with his
uncles, Rev. Harvey Webster in St. Adams,
and Henry Town in Montpelier.
Mrs. Joshua Britton and son of Hins-
dale, \. H., spent few days in town Wis
iting her cousins, Mrs. G. l.. Miner and
Mrs. Thomas Betterly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
WHITINGHAM.

Clara Dix will attend school at North
field this fall
Arthur Bancroft returned from Burling-
ton Tuesday.
Ambrose Minard is clapboarding c. 5.
Chase's new carriage house.
Ada West spent few days last week
with friends in Colrain, Mass.
Chas. Goodnow attended the fair at
Cambridge, y. Y, last week.
Jennie Wheeler spent few days the
first of the week in North Adams.
Mrs. John Gillett was taken i'll Sunday
and is now under the doctors care.
Frank Albee is at work carrying on the
farm of a contractor in North Adams.
W. B. Edgerton, attorney at law of Man
chester, called at c. 5. Chase's last Friday.
Mrs. Henry Russell, children and maid
returned TO their Holyoke home last Fri
day.
Clara Jillson returned last week from
three weeks visit in Pownal and North
Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. y. Brown have gone
on a ten days carriage drive, visiting in
Athol, Orange, Northampton, and other
places in western Massachusetts.
Eva Sprague, who has been visiting at
Middle Granville, y. Y, and North Adams,
Mass, is at home for a short time before
returning to her school at North Truro, on
Cape Cod.
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. r. Carpenter and daugh.
ter attended the wedding of Arthur Car
penter at Jamaica last week, Miss Ada act
ing as bridemaid She seems to be in
great demand in that capacity.
Mrs. Geo. Albee walked from her home
to Mrs. Otis Wheeler's last Saturday, for
the first time in two years, and it was the
first time that she had stepped OFF of the
piazza for one year.
Mr.. Thayer of Guilford Centre and a
man from Colrain, Mass, were in town
Friday and Saturday selling pears, the
former asking from Sl.25 to SLIGO bushel
and the latter so and 90 cents a bushe for
the same kind of pears, the only difference
being in the quality.
Robert Chase saw large owl in a tree
in front of Dwight Kentfield's Monday
afternoon, but failed to capture it, as the
only weapon near at hand was an apple,
and large limb between him and the owl
made it uncertain what would get hit, and
he only succeeded in making it fly behind
the house.
Mr., Lonergan, of the firm of Lonergan
a Basilion, clothiers at North Adams, and
a tally-ho party of 20 or more, were at the
Springs hotel two days last week. They
enjoyed a chop in the office the first even
ing, Mr.. Lonergan's mother, 81 years old,
was as sprightly on the floor as the younger
members of the party
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
JAMAICA.

Miss Nina Gleason mas returned from
Chester.
Miss Addie Howard who has been
has returned home.
There was general turnout from here
to the Grand Army reunion Wednesday at
South Londonderry.
Miss Amy Boynton has finished work at
Wilmington and has gone to work for L.
W. Melendy at South Londonderry.
George NJ. Ruby and David Eddy of
New Milford, Conn, both former resi-
dents, are spending two weeks with friends
here.
Leland Wight and family of North Hat
field, Mass, have been visiting here at
Mrs. Wights's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
L. Towards.
Stella Howard is attending school this
fall at ChicOpee Falls, Mass, Eva WQlcott
at Mortified, Mass, aud Florence Muzzy
at Brattleboro.
Last Saturday morning was the coolest
so far, though there was no frost here, but
at Pixies Falls and Jacksonville there was
a very noticeable frost.
Dalton Howard, six-year-old son of
A. l.. Howard, dislOcated and broke one
bone of his right wrist Monday by falling
from fence. II had to have the break
reset Tuesday evening, but is now doing
well.
Wales Willard has moved from the Con-
gregational parsonage to Newfane, where
he intends to remain through the fall and
coming winter. Rev. A. j. Cameron has
moved into the parsonage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
WEST HALIFAX.

The bridge near Seymour Harris's is be-
ing rebuilt.
VIM. Brown of North Adams, Mass.
has been visiting at II. 5. Plumb's.
VIM. Bascom and family of Chicago are
visiting his mother and friends.
a. j. Cook and wife Of Clarksburg,
Mass, are visiting at L. ;. Cooks.
Chas Griffin and family of New York
are visiting parents and friends in town.
Mrs Ella Allen and daughter Alice, who
have been visiting at Syracuse, y. Y, re
turned Tuesday.
The repairs upon the Universalist
church seem 70 have come to a standstill.
What is the trouble
The tax bill is in the hands Of treas
urer Weeks, OF which taxpayers ought 10
take due notice and govern themselves ac-
cordingly.
Alonzo Stone of Baldwinville, Mass,
while visiting his brothers in town, got his
left hand upon saw in F. b. Stones mill
and lost the thumb and first finger.
There was a family gathering at y. II.
Ballou's last week, in which North Adams
and Nottingham were well represented,
some % from out-of-town being present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
9UILFORD.

Henry Smith of North Adams is spend
ing the week in town.
Mrs. Jesse Squires and children of
Bridgewater, Mass, arrived last Saturday
for visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Estabrook
MIS-. Emery returned to her home in
New Bedford, Mass, Monday morning,
and Miss Minnie Prescott TO her studies in
the Boston Normal school.
Rev c. P. Emery closed his summer
work as pastor of the Union church in this
village last Sunday with very able sermons
morning and evening. His earnest eff
forts have been rewarded by well main
tanned audiences, and it is the oft express
ed wish Of many that be may be able TO
continue bis work in the field another year,
There will be the usual morning service at
IL o'clock. The church is receiving a
much needed coat of paint on the outside,
the expense being paid by friend inter
ested in the church work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
wARDsBORO.

A. y. Kidder has been in town this
week
Miss Cassie Beers is teaching our village
school
M and Mrs. II. F Brigham Of Somer-
vile, Mass, are at 4. j. Martins.
Mrs. Fred Mack and her daughter, Miss
Nellie Mack OF Washington, D. c., are al
DR.. \. r Bliss.
Nj and Mrs. II. c. Benson have gone
to Troy, y. Y, and will visit other places
before they return home.
Charles Simpson, who narrowly escaped
with his life on account Of a runaway horse
last week, IS now doing well
Miss Agnes L. Wheeler returned home
Tuesday OF this week, having visited sew
eral weeks in Hoosick Falls, y. Y, and
other places.
Mrs. Geo Parker and her little sons
will start for their home in Terre Haute,
Ind, Saturday Of this week. Mrs. Par
ker's mother, Mrs. Z. D. Plimpton, will &C
company them to Somerville, Mass, where
they will visit d. L. Plimpton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
VERNON.
The Lamb Family Reunion.

The 30th annual reunion OF the Tyler
and Lamb families of this town was held
yesterday, Thursday, at the old homestead
on Tyler hill. The occasion is observed
more as the birthday anniversary of Mrs.
Alice Lamb, whose birth was in Septem-
Der, 1895. She had five children by her
first marriage with Jesse Tyler, four of
whom were present at the reunion, namely,
Mrs. Roxanna Kenney, age 81 years, Mrs
SOPHIE Frost, 70, Mrs. Mandana Scott, II,
and Mrs. Betsey Weatherhead, 70. The
fourth is Benz. p. Tyler, whose home is in
the distant West, and from whom a very
interesting letter was read, expressing his
regret at being unable to be present. By
the marriage of Mrs. Alice Tyler with Mr.
Lamb four children were born to them, j.
II. and Albert Lamb, successful business
men of Greenfield, and Mrs Lucy A. Ken
ney of Brattleboro, who were present; only
one of the children, a son, Mason Lamb,
late of Brattleboro, is dead
Many other relatives and the descend
ents to the third and fourth generation
were present, and 10 registered their names
in the old account book which was kept by
Mr.. Tyler on the place fOurscore years
ago, among which was Major Tyler of
Greenfield, and many who had passed the
age of threescore years and ten. Old
friendships were revived and "reminiscences
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
GROVE.

The schoolhouse in district No. > has
been recently shineled.
The cemetery near Chas. Bells has been
enlarged recently by adding 50 feet on the
front side.
Mr.. and Mrs Abiatha Preston Of North
Adams are visiting at Alexander Preston 5.
Mr.. Preston, who has for a long time been
a practicing lawyer in North Adams, was
formerly from Nottingham. He is in
quite feeble health
The picnic in BARRIERS grove was quite
well attended and good time was enjoyed
by all. After the usual basket dinner eX-
ercises consisting of music and speaking
were approximately listened to for time,
and the Halifax Farmers club was re-
organized for the coming year. The first
club will meet at o. Is. DiX's Wednesday,
Sept. -. The date was changed from
Sept. II TO the 18th on account of Charlie
mont fair. Every one is cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

Capt B. r. Allen has returned from
The Weirs.
Frank H. Newton OF Springfield was at
bis fathers for a brief visit this week.
c. l. Davis and Miss Psrkhurst from
Fitchburg are spending the week in town.
Rev. j. d. Beeman will preach in the
chapel next sunday afternoon at > O'Clock.
Elijah Stebbins. jr. of Fitchburg has
been spending several days with his father
and mother.
Mrs. H. b. Willis and daughter of Mer-
iden. Conn. are visiting at her sister s.
Mrs +. W. Pettee's.
Misses Harriet and Kate Bristol Of New
Haven visited at their unces A. Steb-
bins's. during the past week.
Quite large number from town attend
ed the meeting Of the Pocumtuck Valley
Memorial Association at Mortified on
wednesday and report the exercises to
have been very interesting.
The entertainment given at the pavilion
in Central Park, last Friday evening, by
the young people was much enjoyed. The
drama, "Our Awful Aunt" was given and
the several characters excellently portrayed
by the actors. About 100 tickets for dane
ing were sold.
Schools began this week with Miss Jen-
ME Mosely teacher in No. ?, Miss Merlent
Titus in No. 8, Miss Nettie Evans in No
!. and two sisters, Misses Dickinson from
Nebraska, who are spending this year with
friends hereabouts and who have had ex
perience in teaching in the West, are
teaching Nos and :.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
Mr.. Fairbank is having a sharp III at

MI Fairbank is having a sharp i'll at
tack this week.
Mrs. C. \. Cowing of Putney is with
old friends in the place.
The band concert of last week was reck-
oned a gratifying success.
Mrs. Blanche Pratt and son will return
to their Cambridge home on Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Lowe is with her sister in
Boston, hoping to be benefited in health
by the change.
Miss Cora Edwards of Rhode Island is
with her uncle A. T. Edwards.
The W. c. 7. L. meeting of next We'd
nesday will be held at Mrs. Stebbnss at
z. NJ.
A tallyho party of II came from Brat
teboro Tuesday to play tennis on the
common and sup at Burkes Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wales Willard of Jamaica
are moving into Mrs. Frank Moore's house
and will board Mrs. Moore for the present.
r. c. Dewitt has spent the week with
his mother at the County House, and will
go hence to teach school in Garnet, y. Y.
Mrs. O, O. Gould Of Boston, who has
spent six weeks at Mrs. Jane Chase's, has
gained decidedly in health, under treat
ment for varcose ulcers, which seem TO be
healing.
Mrs. S. Barrett, who has boarded at the
County House since June, returned TO
Brattleboro on Tuesday. Her daughter,
Mrs. Blodgett, is visiting relatives in Au-
burn, n. Y.
Mr.. aud Mrs. j. B, johnson of London
derry spent Sunday here. The audience,
Sunday evening, was treated to a fine solo
by Mr.. johnson, who is well known in the
county as public singer
1t is now said that p. II. Rutter of
Townshend and n. NJ, Batchelder of this
place did not apply for the treasurership of
the savings bank. Their names were
used, however, by their friends.
F. A. Dewitt, while playing tennis on
Tuesday, received an injury to his knee
which brought on another attack of lame
ness. 1t will be remembered that he suf-
fered from sprained ankle in the spring.
Invitations were issued Wednesday by
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Allbee of Brookline
for the marriage of their daughter Alice to
DR.. Harry Martin of Northampton, Mass.
The marriage will take place at s o'clock
on the evening of Sept. %, at the home of
the bride.
Delegates from the Congregational
church to the county association at West
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
JACKSONVILLE.

Mrs. Lurissa Putnam has returned
home.
Mrs. Josephine Allard is visiting at E.
p. Reeds
Everybody goes on the Haystack noun
tain Saturday.
Schools in this village began Monday
Miss Neva Corkins and Mrs. Hattie Stone
being the teachers.
People interested in the cemetery al
Jacksonville will meet and "slick it up"
and improve the walks, ETC., next Tuesday
Sept. ii.
The grange picnic at A. W. Wiley's last
Saturday was success, between 70 and
100 being present The day was fine, the
food nice, and the attendants happy.
Vermont Academy has been a fsyorite
institution with the young people in this
place. Miss Henrietta E., only daughter
of Merchant c. H. Waste, attends this
fall.
The Jacksonville ball nine played at
Colrain with the club at that place Mon
day and won, 10 to 6. The second nine
played at Sherman with the Monroe
Bridge nine Wednesday and won, "A TO 8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

Townshend were chosen as follows Mr..
and Mrs. Bruce, Deacon and Mrs Whitta-
ker, Deacon and Mrs. Grout, and Mrs. J..
NJ. Butterteld. The Christian EndeavOr
society was represented by Rev. Mary L.
Norton.
The Boston Transcript of Tuesday con-
tanned the following: Wright W. VIII
lisms. one Of the oldest constables in this
city, died Saturday night at his home in
Roxbury. He was born in Stuckley, Can.
His parents had removed TO Canada, and
about six months afterward returned TO
their native place, Newfane, Vt. He was
educated in the schools Of his native town,
and when he he was q came to Boston.
About % years ago he was appointed a
constable, and this position be held until
the time Of his death
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
DUNMERsTON,

Cassie Morrison has gone TO Mortified,
Mass, to take a course Of study at the sem
mary.
Misses Esse knight, Addie Miller, Miss
ingalls, Of Putney, and Miss Minnie Col
burn. are in charge Of the four schools in
the east part Of the town.
Morton Pratt is still suffering greatly
from severe pain. and gets no rest only un-
der the influence Of opiates his strength
has been much reduced in the past few
weeks
Potatoes are rotting badly in some fields
which have been dug the past week. Some
varieties rot worse than others, but the
yield will probably not be more than two
thirds Of the normal amount.
The schoolhouse at Dummerston Centre
has recently been repaired inside. The
walls have been newly papered, new hard
pine floor has been laid, and new desks for
the teacher and the pupils have been fur
nished from the factory of 5. A. Smith u
Co. of Brattleboro, which means that they
are not only very handsome desks, but are
also very comfortable and convenient for
the scholars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
WEST DUMMERsToN.

Miss Gertrude Norcross and Miss Grace
Burnham gavea corn roast at the Burn
ham place Saturday evening, a large
number attended Roasted corn and ap-
piles were served, and general good time
was enjoyed by all.
A goodly number of old soldiers went 70
South Londonderry Wednesday to attend
the Windham county reunion. AL en-
joyed an unusually good time, the only
drawback being lack of room in the cars,
many having to stand up
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
WEST WARnSRoRO.

Frank D. Eager OF Boston is visiting hi:
mother.
+. o. Robinson is improving his resi-
dence with new piazza.
There was slight frost Friday morning
School began Monday morning with
Mrs. 0. c. Briggs as teacher.
Roy and Ona Lyman have been to West
moreland, y. H., on their wheels
There was an interesting meeting a.
W. r. Lyman's Sunday afternoon, Rev
W. V. Grattan being the leader.
The Shakers were at the hotel Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday Of last week
Mrs. W. j. ingalls, possesses the diamond
ring
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
nuMMERSTON HILL.

Miss Ida P. Betterley began her school
in Newfane last Monday.
Winnie Whitaker is home from New
York city on two weeks vacation.
Quite a number of the young people and
some Of the older ones on the hill and in
the adjoining neighboIhoods are planning
for picnic at Chesterfield lake next Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Westgate were in camp
during the grove meetings, and are staying
now for a week longer in Mrs. Aliens cot
tage, attending to some Improvements in
the tabernacle and cottage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
ToWEsHEND.
10, south Londonderry :.

The return game with South London
derry was played there Wednesday Derry
was strengthened by Burbank and Boynton,
the Bondville battery; Harold Williams,
Bondyille's outfielder, and Robbins, another
Bondyille player. At no time were Bur
banks balls hard to hit, while Lawrence
seemed to be in fine shape, although his
arm has been very lame Tor the past week.
In the last three games he has struck out
II men and given only four their bases on
balls Eddy's outielding, Fishers short
and base running, with Amsden's and
Sparkss Unfolding were all good, while
Aver gave Lawrence the best OF sport.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
SOUTH LONDONDERRY
Death of an Old and Esteemed Citizen.

Death OF an Old and Esteemed Citizen.
Josiah Pierce, one Of our most respected
townsmen, died at his home on Sunday
after lingering illness, caused by paraly-
sis, at the age Of 70 years. He was dea-
con Of the Baptist church, Of which he
was one of the oldest members and a con-
slant attendant until his last illness He
has held many offices of trust in the town
and represented it in the legislature. He
was kind neighbor and devoted in his
family. He was married to Alkaline Whit
man in February, 1913. She survives him.
They celebrated their golden wedding in
1893. OF their six children only one is
living, Mrs. A. P. Cutting Of Cambridge,
Mass, the Others dying in childhood.
Earl Davis Of New York city is spending
his vacation with his parents.
G. W. Cunningham and wife of Dan
vile, H., are visiting friends in this place.
Rev. j. S. Lyon of Meriden, Conn, is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Jane Lyon, Of
this place.
Miss Nina Gleason, who recently went
to Chester to work in the wrapper shop,
has returned and will 90 TO Newfane Mon
day TO work at Burke's Inn, for her uncle,
Howard Burke.
There was a game of base ball on Wales
meadow last Wednesday between the
Townshends and South LondOnderrys,
resulting in a score Of 10 to 5 in favor Of
the Townshends.
Harry Walker went to Saxtons River
on Monday TO attend the Vermont Acad-
envy. Mabel Walker has gone back to
Mortified and George Dudley to Spring
| field, this state, to attend school.
The Windham County Veterans asso-
citation met here on Wednesday. The
weather was fine and everything seemed
favorable for the best enjoyment Of the oc-
casion. About 1900 were present. A
| special train over the Brattleboro Il
Whitehall railroad brought many, in
Guiding the First Regiment band OF Brat
| tleboro. The day was spent with speeches,
songs, greetings among the veterans and
music by the band, which was finely rem
/ dered Dinner was served in a tent to
| about 1000 people. The efforts OF the peo-
! pie here to make the occasion pleasant
seemed to be much appreciated by the
! visitors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
A GREAT SURPRISE IS IN STORE

For those who will 20 today and get package Of
GRAIN.O. II takes the place Of coffee at about
"a the cost II is food drink. full Of health. and
can be given 10 the children as well as the adult
with great benefit. II Is made Of pure grains and
looks and tastes like the finest grades Of Mocha
or Java coffee. II satisfies everyone. A cup Of
Grain % Is better for the system than tonic. be.
cause its benefit is permanent. What coffee
breaks down Gratn.O builds NJ. Ask your gro
Ger for Gran.O. Price. Is and - cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
ReIiefIn Sly Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re-
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American Kidney Cure" This new remedy is a
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 and female. II relieves retention OF the
water and pain in passing il almost Immediately
If you want quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by George. Z. Greene, Druggist.