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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
The Greatest Monarch

Is fit subject for pity if he is troubled with
dyspepsia while his poorest subject who digests
properly may well be envied by a prince thus
afflicted The dyspeptics of every CLINE and ma
tion owe debt of gratitude to Hostetter's Stom
ach Bitters, which rescues them from one of the
most obstinate and troublesome complaints
against which medical skill is directed On this
continent, in Europe and the tropics, this sterling
remedy is prominently and justly popular, not
only as a ST. machic, but also as a means of pre-
venting and curing malarial, rheumatic, kidney
bilious and nervous disorders. It improves APP
petite and sleep, hastens convalescence and the
acquisition of vigor after exhausting maladies,
and counteracts the infirmities of age. wine
glassful taken before retiring has tendency TO
promote tranquil, health yielding sleep, a boon
much coveted by nervous invaids.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
MARLBORO.
Schools close this week

schools close this week.
The auction of Scott Dunklee was rather
thinly attended and only small amount
of hay was sold.
The hay from the Jewett place and the
Ames Prouty place has been drawn to
Brattleboro the past week by f. E. Stock
wells team.
The annual church visit will be held at
the parsonage next Wednesday evening. A
good attendance is hoped for. A little from
each one helps to swell the amount in total.
The suit of Jack Haley against Frank
Morse to recover some SIS for labor was
tried before Justice f. P. Adams and a
jury last Monday. The evidence intro
duced on both sides was somewhat person
al and was highly enjoyed by the specta-
tors. Arthur Piper appeared for the plain
tiff and X. C.. Bacon for the defendant,
and both showed conclusively that their
clients should win. The jury were unable
to decide in favor of both so returned a
verdict of S11,52 and costs in favor of plain
tiff.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
DUMMERSTON,

The Christian Endeavor society will hold
a social in the vestIy next Wednesday
evening. Supper will be served, beginning
at o'clock and afterward program of
music and Rotations will be given. All
are cordially invited to be present. If the
weather should be very stormy the social
will be held Friday evening.
Nine copies of the history of Dummers-
ton, published in 1884, have been sold dur
ing the past year. A copy was sold re-
Gently TO the Boston athen@um. About
so copies remain unsold, including those in
paper covers. The edition numbered 300
copies. Last spring a New York broker
wanted to buy all the unsold copies; but it
was thought best to hold them to be sold to
those who are especially interested in the
history of the town. Letters are often re-
ceived asking for information about the
families of the early settlers and the resi-
dents of the town in Revolutionary times.
A list of soldiers in Dummerston, whose
names were on the Vermont pay rolls for
Revolutionary service, has recently been
obtained from Montpelier.
Nathaniel Parish and Mary Miller, who
were married April 10, 1920, each at the
age of II years, as stated in The Phoenix
last week, were residents of Dummerston
West Hill, Nathaniel Parish was the son
of Asa Parish, who built and lived in the
two-story brick house near the John F.
Butterfield place. The building was burned
several years ago. Mary Miller was the
daughter of Samuel and Sylvia keep
Miller. The buildings on the farm owned
and occupied by Samuel Miller were
burned by an incendiary Feb. II, 1877.
They were owned at that time by Asa and
John Stratton. James, the eldest son,
married Elvira Whipple and they were the
parents of Mary Miller, widow of John X.
Leonard, Esq, who was killed instantly
Aug. 10, 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
TOWN SHBND.

E. w. Phillips has moved into w. II.
Eddy's tenement.
DR.. Rice has moved into the lower part
of Miss Hobart's house.
VIM. o. Day has taken possession of the
farm he bought of o. o. ODER.
F. L. Lowe has left the employ of b. NJ.
Adams, owing to the slack trade since the
fire.
Several members of Blazing Star lodge,
F. & A. NJ, attended the district meeting
at Brattleboro this week.
The annual roll call of the Baptist
church will be held Saturday, Jan. %. All
members, whether residents of the town or
not, are urged to be present.
The members of West River grange will
hold social, with refreshments, next Tues
day evening A good time is expected.
Women whose husbands and men whose
wives are not members may invite them to
enjoy the evening. Each bring cup and
plate.
Several young men with tin pans, tin
horns and other instruments of persuasion
waited upon DR.. Rice Monday evening and
reminded him that cigars were the next
thing in order after the marriage ceremony.
A fter two or three strains were played the
doctor responded" and all was again
quiet.
These officers were elected at the meet
ing of fire district No. l, which was held
at the town hall Tuesday: Clerk, j. w.
Stoddard: collector, j. G. Taft; treasurer,
f. II. Fessenden; prudential committee,
A. A. Mason, d. f. Boutele, A. A. Snow;
chief engineer, NJ. F. Hardy; first assis-
tant, NJ. NJ. Martin; second assistant, NJ.
A. Sparks. 1t was voted to instruct the
committee to investigate the appliances
for putting out fires and report at meet
ing to be called by them. The next meet
ing will be held at the town hall Jan. 26 at
7:30 p NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
HOUGHTONVILLE.

c. H. Sanders is cutting logs to stock
his mill.
Roy Blood gave his mother brief call
Tuesday.
F. D Blood, who is buying fur, came
home Monday night.
G. F. Buffers had the misfortune to cut
his foot while chopping wood.
The Houghtonville dramatic club will
give an entertainment at Grafton town
hall Wednesday evening, Jan. 90 The
young people here have formed club to
be known as the Houghtonville dramatic
club and have elected the following officers,
President, G. F. Buffers; vice president
S. A. Cummings; secretary, HI. Nourse ;
treasurer, E. S.Cadoret; executive commit,
tee, II. j. Nourse, Josephine Buffers, c.
V. Willoughby. They propose to give a
series of entertainments during the winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
NEWFANE.

Fred Weston, late of this place, is plan
ming to study law.
Mrs. Platt is at the home of her brother
W. II. Newton, Wallingford, Conn, for a
visit.
Mrs. Dewitt and son, F. A. Dewitt, as
sistant treasurer of the county bank, mi
CRATE to Florida about Feb. l.
Mrs. Chaplin and two children, accompa-
MED by her sister, Miss Eta Carpenter,
returned to Chicopee this week.
Mrs. w. II. Goodnow of Boston has
come to spend several weeks with her
mother, Mrs. Morse, and aunt, Mrs. Fits.
Thomas Storms, porter, waiter and
ready man of all work at Pratt's Inn, has
engaged to work for b. G. Cushing.
The week of prayer was daily observed
at the Congregational church, with meet
ings alternately conducted by Revs. Mr..
and Mrs. Norton.
Mrs. L. c. Cushing's granddaughter,
Miss Ethel Gushing of Vernon, has a po-
sition as stenographer with the Vermont
Farm Machine company of Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
WARDSBORO.

Will Aldrich recently visited his friends
in this village. Fred Aldrich, his brother
is visiting here this week.
There are nine dwelling houses closed
for the winter in our village and vicinity,
besides few tenements which are vacated
We are sorry to lose our much-esteemed
townspeople, Chester White and family,
who intend to 60 this week to Oxford,
Mass, where Mr.. White will engage in
teaming. They have the best wishes of
their many friends here for their prosperity.
Jessie A. Howard was quite badly
burned on her face by the flames of an
overturned lamp Friday evening of last
week. The accident was caused by play
full kitten. Miss Jessie's face was healing
fast at last accounts. Had the lamp been
glass one instead of metal the accident
might have been much more serious.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
RT DOVER.

Clarence Rice has sold his share of the
bobbin shop to his father, G. r. Rice, and
is now running the engine for D. S. Prouty.
Rev. A. NJ. Walker of Whitefied, N. H.,
closed the revival meetings Sunday and
this week is holding meetings in Williams
vile.
w. G. Halliday has sold the farm, which
he traded his mill for, to the Snow
brothers. Everett Miner has bought the
Snow brothers farm near Dover Centre.
Dea. w. c. Halliday is confined to the
house with illness, but at this writing is
more comfortable. Frank Gould is work
ing for him in the store during his illness.
Dana Fessenden has bought Mrs, La
zeles share of the Warren Lazelle farm.
Mr.. Fessenden has recently sold the pasture
which he bought of E. Harris to Rev. c. S.
Sherman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Rice started for
Worcester, Mass, Saturday. If Mr.. Rice
can get work there he may make Worcester
his home. They are visiting Albert Nor
cross and family, former residents of this
town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
WILMINGTON.


The annual meeting of the Wilmington
savings bank corporation was held on
Tuesday and was attended by nearly every
member of the organization. Tyler D..
Goodell was elected trustee in place of O.
W. Boyd, deceased, and c. NJ. Ware in
place of Hosea Mann, resigned, he being
now state inspector of finance. j. r..
Buell. was elected corporator to fill va
cancy. The trustees elected f. L. Fuller,
president; Clark Chandler, vice president,
and j. II. Goulding, treasurer; finance
committee, Edward Titus, NJ. l.. Burr, c.
NJ. Ware; auditors, Clark Chandler, O. O.
Ware, Edward Titus. The annual state
ment of the bank shows it to be in very
satisfactory condition. Its deposits amount
to S5l9, POS; its surplus stands at $50, 730,
and its resources include over $4,000 of
"quick assets" and cash on hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
JAMAICA

A stock of nice ice is being laid in.
Several will unite with the Baptist
church next Sunday.
The skating is good and it is well en-
joyed by the skaters.
g. n. Wyman has returned to his school
at Peru improved in health.
The thermometer dropped to little be-
low zero again Wednesday morning.
Mrs. G. n. Wyman goes next Tuesday
to spend two weeks in Springfield and
Westfield, Mass.
Ed FELTON, writes home from Los An
geles, Cal, of balmy weather and with
flowers in full bloom.
Rev. James hobbs is passing the week
at West Townsend, Mass. He returns
Saturday ready to preach on Sunday.
The Congregational church has received
a present of a lot of No. , Gospel hymns
from the Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Endeavor at West Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
WEST HALIFAX.

Carl Bickford is working in Chester
field, n. II.
L. II. Ballou is having trouble with
bleeding at the lungs.
Judge Frank Worden has been appoint
ed administrator of the L. B. Hall estate.
Union revival meetings are held at the
Baptist church this week by the Baptists
and Methodists. There seems to be con-
siderable interest manifested and it is to be
hoped that much good may result.
There will be a meeting in the school
house in this village Wednesday evening,
Jan. 30, to see about organizing a COM
pany for manufacturing shoes. Outside
parties are expected to be present and ex-
plain what can be done and how to do it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
WILLIAMSVILLE.
The .VViIlInmsviIIe and West Dover
Mail Route.


The contract for carrying the mail from
Williamsvlle station to West Dover and
intermediate points, for the term of four
years from July /, next, has been let to
w. II. Steele of Washington, d. c., for a
price considerably less than ever before
made. Mr.. Steele, like the other con-
tractors for this route for the pasti1 8 years,
is probably unacquainted with the rigors OF
the average winter weather on the Dover
hills, and like them will probably wait till
about the first of April for some one to
hunt him up and take the contract off his
hands at profit, after which he will send
an agent here to find some one who will
take it at the smallest possible loss from
the contract price. c. l.. Hall of East
Dover has been the sub-contractor and
driver on the route for the past eight years.
For the eight years prior, A. NJ. Merrifed
was sub-contractor and E. X. Cooley driver,
The average price paid by the government
during these l6 years was about 1920 per
year for carrying daily mail a distance
of ID miles. For a period of "a years prior
to this time Jay Reed of West Dover held
the contract for carrying the mail three
times week from that place to the chang
ing place, so called in West Dummerston,
a distance of about II miles, receiving as
compensation during the greater portion
of the time from 500 to $500 per year.
During about u years of this time Mr..
Reed was his own driver, making his head
quarters, for this part of the route, at the
Williamsville hotel He was widely known
as story teller, himself usually figuring
as the leading character The writer re-
members one of his contributions in this
line in the days of fractional paper currency.
He kept, he said, in his West Dover horse
barn three barrels of scrip, one of los,
one of 25's, and one of SOS. Having oc-
casion to be away over night he left the
chores in charge of his wife. On his return
he found that she had bedded the horses
with scrip. If she had used out of the
barrel of los, he said, or even 25's he
wouldn't have said word, but when he
found the larger part of his barrel of sos
in the manure heap he was downright
mad"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
GREEN RIVER.

R. T. Cutting and Frank Fife are filling
their ice houses.
We hope all will remember the services
at the church next Sunday at 2:30 p. NJ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Eaton pleasantly
entertained their friends with card party
last Saturday evening.
Harlan Streeter is at work for the winter
for w. A. Denison, and is soon to occupy
one of Mr.. Denison's houses.
L. c. Cutting received severe scalp
wound by fall from the hay NOW in his
barn, Monday morning. He was uncon-
scious for a while. Dr. Peterson dressed
the wound and at this writing Mr.. Cutting
is able to be out and attend to his chores
as usual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
III THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.

Mrs. E. w. Sharpe and children return
to South Royalton this week.
Dea. Pierces mill is again shut down.
Business is very dull, and will be until
snow comes for shedding.
The ladies' benevolent society will have
an oyster supper and fair at the church par
Tors next week Friday evening Every
body is invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Ellis of Galva,
Kansas, are visiting their niece, Mrs. Or
lando Smith. They were old-time resi-
dents of Brattleboro, having lived there 40
years ago.
The ladies' society of united workers
will hold a sociable at NJ. G. Whites next
Tuesday evening. All members are re-
quested to be present as officers will be
elected for the ensuing year.
We hear that good sleighing has been
had in New Jersey the past few weeks, a
very unusual occurrence there, while here
we have had only slight sprinkle of snow
now and then. Our pastor and his wife,
who were warned in their New Jersey
home before coming here of the terrible
winters of New England, think that Yer
mont is not such bad place to live in, in
winter, after all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
SOUTH LONDONDERRY

Albert Allen of Poultney, a former resi-
dent of this town, spent few days here
this week.
Henry Thompson was called to Spring
field, this state, Wednesday, by the illness
of his grandchild.
The body of Coryden F. Waite, former
resident of this town, who died in Chester
was brought here for burial last Monday.
II. o. Skinner, who has been a clerk in
Landmarks store for the past two years, is
soon to leave for New York where he has
a position awaiting him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
DUMMERsTON HILL.

Mrs. D. NJ. Stockwell is visiting her
daughter in Holyoke, Mass.
A. F. White and Miss Amy NJ. Wheeler
were married at the brides home on Tues
day by Rev. c. o. Day.
The Chamberlain brothers lost a COW
last week. The animal was hooked in her
manger by one of the creatures which was
overlooked in tying up.
Warren Hescock has filled his ice house
at his cottage at Sunset lake. Others are
waiting for snow to draw theirs. Several
parties of fishermen have been at the lake
and some large catches in number, but not
in size, have been the result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Black-Hnlred Woman as Year. O,

Mrs. Bridget Costello of Winchester.
aged 9S years, has just returned home after
visit with her youngest daughter, Mrs.
Michael German of Keene. Mrs. Costello
is a remarkable woman with well preserved
faculties. Her memory is excellent. Mrs.
Costello has heavy jet black hair, in which
no gray is visible. She is a native of Ire
land, and comes of stock noted for its
longevity. Her father attained the age of
ITO years, and she has good prospect of
living as long.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
WEST TOMNsHEND.

II. D. Reynolds of Erving, Mass, was
in town on business last week.
Grace Boynton has been obliged to leave
the academy on account of i'll health.
Herbert Kidder had the misfortune to
injure his foot quite badly while at work
with the bridge gang one day last week.
Frank Barber has been on a business
trip to Springfield, Mass, while Mrs Bar
Der spent the time with friends in Brat
tlebOrO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
GUILFORD

The ladies' society will meet with Mrs.
E. P. Squres next Wednesday afternoon
and evening. Gentlemen are invited in
the evening.
Samuel Hudson's horse was taken i'll
Saturday while being driven to Brattleboro,
partly losing the use of its hind legs, but it
seems to be recovering all right.
News of the death of Miss Lila Boyd's
mother at her home in Dummerston was
received Wednesday. Miss Boyd has been
absent several weeks taking care of her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
WHIpINGHAM.
Heavy Loss by Fire.

Alfred Williams moved from the Waste
farm on to the Deacon Brown place last
Thursday, and early Friday morning the
house was burned over his head, all that
was saved being one barrel of pork and
about four tons of meal and feed stored in
the she'd He estimates his loss at $500,
aside from the buildings. The furniture
was insured while in the Waste house and
Mr. Williams was going to Jacksonville
the day of the fire to have it reinsured in
the Brown house. This is severe loss to
Mr.. Williams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

Charles b. Fisher left Tuesday for New
York, where he will remain if he finds EN-
ployment to his liking,
Mrs. Eva b. Moss, who has been with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.. F. Bruce, re-
turned to her home in New York city
Tuesday.
W. e. Bingham and Sons have decided a
piece of land between the Marlboro Branch
and Dover roads to w. A. Brooks. 1t is
expected Mr.. Brooks will build thereon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

The fire inquest occurs on Thursday and
it is to be hoped some information may be
gained as to the cause of the recent fire.
The lack of snow is becoming a serious
thing to our lumbermen and the effect is
manifest in nearly every branch of business
and trade.
Hon. o. E. Butterfield of Haigler, Neb.,
has been in town this week and we sim
cerely hope he may decide TO return to this
place to live.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

Mrs. Harry Boyd returned Wednesday
night from a two weeks visit to friends
in Boston.
Lucian Stedman was up from South
Deertield, Mass, to visit his Willamsvile
friends for few days last week
There will be a photograph social at
Village hall Friday evening, Jan. %. All
will please bring their first picture.
Rev. Mr. Walker of Whitefield, n. H.,
is holding evening services at the Metho-
dist church this week, illustrating his sub
ject with blackboard exercises.
Young Peoples Christian union meet
ing at the Universalst church next Sun
day morning Leader, Mrs. A. n. Sher-
man; subject, True friendship"
C. G.. Hovey and George Hall recently
cut their hands on the saws at the steam
mill in such manner as to lay them up
for few days but not to result in perma-
nent injury.
f. A. Chamberlain of Townshend, who
set up a small electric light plant at that
place last year, which he was unable to
make pay on account of the fires in that
village, recently attached his dynamos to
one of the water wheels at A. NJ. Merri-
fields mill and is ready to serve the public
if desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

Frank Gleason is in town looking after
the Glastonbury land grant He found
persons cutting timber on the disputed
territory. Two sheriffs have visited town
the past week and arrested all the persons
who cut timber on the Burnap estate.
Mrs. Hescock is at Fred Tudor's taking
care of her daughter who is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Harris were at Ben
nington last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
GUILFORD CENTRE.

j, c. Cutting is more comfortable.
d. G. Baker met with an accident last
week. While drawing out logs he fell
from his load to the frozen ground dis
abling him for several days.
The third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred on ten new members Wednesday
evening in Broad Brook grange. Officers
A~e9re installed and supper was served.
ooH Miss Dennison, teacher in No. 8, was
A eunable to be in school Wednesday. Mrs
n G. A. Franklin is i'll and not able to be in
/. her school in district No. II this week or
vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
WEST DuMMERsTON.

At the meeting of the lyceum Wednes-
day evening the "Chip Basket" was read
by Peter Hopkins and Grace Burnham.
The question, Resolved, That free coin
age of silver would be detrimental to the
people of the United States was then dis
cussed. The decision by the house and
board was in the negative.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
Byron Boyd spent Sunday with Robert

Byron Boyd spent Sunday with Robert
NJ. Chase
Venus Busby has gone to the North
Adams hospital for treatment.
Sheriff Morrissey was in town very early
Mo" .ay morning en- route to Somerset on
official business. c. S. Grousbeck accom-
panied him.
c. S. Chase returned from Bennington
county court Saturday and spent Tuesday
and Wednesday at North Adams in the in
terest of Geo. M. Bemis.
There will be donation at Green Noun
tain hall for the benefit of Rev. j. f. Far
row Tuesday evening, Jan. 10. All cor
daily invited to come.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
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