Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-22
The HInsdale silver Gun.

The HinsdaIe silver Cup.
At the instance of S. G. Hnsdale of
Woodbridge, N. j., Miss NJ. j. Marshall
of Weston, the possessor Of the long miss
ing silver cup which came to her in the
line of descent from Mrs. Abigail Hinsdale,
has had photographs taken of the cup for
the descendants of the family who desire to
see a facsimile of this valued relic. Ii
appears that Mrs. Hinsdale termed it "a
cann," and this word is used by her in the
inscription in place of cup. IL is a massive
affair, and though bearing marks of age
has been carefully preserved by its owner.
The cup has the folio wing inscriptions en-
graVed beneath the coat of arms heretofore
described: 50.
This cam is presented to her niece, MISS Abb
gail Williams, by her Uncle aud Aunt Hnsdale,
l7J2. In 1S47 presented by Miss Sarah Woodland.
the daughter of Abigail Williams. to her niece.
Mrs. Sophia Marshall IL 1875 presented by Mrs
Sophia NJ Irshal to her daughter, Maria j. Mar
shall.
This seems to settle the fact that Mrs
Col. Hnsdale bequeathed the cup to Abb.
gail Williams, her namesake, the daughter
of Rev. John Williams, "the redeemed cap
tive" and not to Sarah Williams, as is
stated in the Deerfeld history.
\Ruel P. Minis is suffering with lame
knee.
Mrs. Margaret Kelley is repor ed on the
si9k list.
MRS. Martha Newton of Greenfield, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. NJ. II. Bard
well.
/ Clarence Fay came home from Dart
mouth college, Saturday, and returned
Monday.
Mrs. Harriet Howe of West Chester field
is at Chas Fletcher's, where she will spend
the winter.
Frank Chappell of Boston visited in
town last Wednesday. He rode from Bos.
ton on his wheel.
Harry Rouillard of Tufts divinity school
has been elected to the board of editors OF
the Tufts Weekly.
Deputy Clark inspected Wantastiquet
grange last Wednesday evening. Refresh
ments were served
1t is reported that the trustees of the
Hinsdale savings bank expect to pay an
other dividend Jan. l.
James Hancock held husking bee a
his place Wednesday evening, and yer!
pleasant time is reported.
Miss Carrie Stearns entertained her frienC
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Mass, several days last week.
w. o. Stebbins was drawn to serve a
grand juror and Ezra Pike as petit juro
for the present term of court.
The High school closed last week Frida,
to allow the teachers opportunity to attenC
the teachers institute at Concord.
M. S. Leach took carriage drive Wed
nesday through the eastern part of thi
county to buy a supply of lumber.
Miss Carrie Stearns went to Worcester
Mass, for few days visit Tuesday. Sh
will also visit Boston before returning.
Some of Hinsdale's nimrods haze beef
to the Vermont woods after deer, but sue
cess has not crowned their efforts thus far
Gustavus Smith will hold an auction a
his place tomorrow, Oct %, when he vii
place on the block about so heal of cattle
Several of our towns people have take
advantage of the excursion rates on tn
railroads this week to visit Boston and tn
food fair.
Pedestrians are rejoicing in the fact tina
the sidewalks at the crossings have recent
been cleaned and they now walk on tn
, concrete.
During the past week fire has burr
over Mt. Wantastiquet, and is reported
have done considerable damage to tn
young timber.
E. p. Bailey, who is taking a pos
graduate course at Dartmouth, is spendin
: a few days with his parents, and is maxim
, a special study of the geology Of the tow
Mr. Mason accompanied his class in g
, ology to the neighborhood of the sign
} station Thursday afternoon TO show thel
. some glacial sLrie and other phenomena c
7 geological interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Martin, who move
5 from Hinsdale to Lisbon, n. Y, wei
= burned out recently, and nothing WI
D saved. Mr. Martins mother, who wi
very i'll, had to be taken out through wi
e dow.
The Brattleboro Academy foot ball tea
will line up against the High school elev'
on Riverside Park tomorrow afternoo
Robert B anchard is the centre for u
High school team. Come and see hi
:, play!
The subject to be considered at t
> Congregational church this friday eve
ing is "The duty of making the church
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