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

of Jamaica will be held at the town hall
Monday, Jan. 4, at Up. NJ. 1t is hoped all
voters will take interest enough to attend.
Archie Bemis is doing as well as could
be expected, although his gain is slow. 1t
was a hard knock and will disable him
from work for some time.
At the Christian Endeavor meeting
Tuesday evening officers were chosen for
the next six months as follows President,
Merle Willis; vice president, Iippie Kel-
logg; secretary and treasurer, Minnie
Read.
At the annual meeting of Scott post,
No. II, G.. A. r., held Dec. 10, the follow
ing officers were elected: Commander,
Henry j. Allen; senior vice commander,
NJ. A. White, junior vice commander;
d. j. Gale adjutant, NJ. H. johnson !;
quartermaster, Wales Cheney; surgeon,
VIM. Castle; chaplain, j. c. Daggett; of
ficer of the day, NJ. l.. Howard; officer of
the guard, L. l.. johnson; delegate to de-
partment encampment, NJ. A. White; al
ternate, VIM. Castle.
Fred White and John Amsden were
coming down the hill just west of the viii
lage Tuesday, just at night, when the
horse SHE'D and ran. The wheel struck a
stone, throwing out Mr.. White, the driver.
He went down bank by the brook. Ans
den remained in the wagon until the team
reached the cheese factory. The wheels
then ran upon the bank, throwing Amsden
out and overturning the wagon. The horse
left the wagon near Mrs. Julia Babcock's,
and running very fast failed to make the
turn into the village and ran over the
bank that skirts the river. Fred White
was only slightly injured, but John Ans
den had one knee, his back, and his right
shoulder bruised. He does not know how
his knee and back were hurt, but he struck
upon his shoulder when thrown out. His
! injuries do not look serious. The horse
is injured but little, but the wagon will
need some repairs. The wonder is that
the result was not more serious.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.
100000 Represents n Years Building
Record in Franklin County.

The new buildings erected and the re-
pairs of old ones represent an expenditure
of 500, 900 in Franklin county during the
year 1896. The largest estimates are as
follows: Montague, $212, 900; Greenfield,
100000; Shelburne Falls, auckland and
Colrain, $4,000; Mortified, 10000;
Conway, S25, 900; Deerfield, So, 900; Or
aDge, S45, 900; Heath, 5000; Ashfield,
$500. Montague stands at the head be-
cause of the erection of the new Marshall
mill at Turner's Falls at cost of Sl25, 900,
and the exceptional amount of rebuilding
in Millers Falls to replace the structures
swept away by fire last year. Mr. Keefe's
hotel at Miller's Falls cost S13, 600 and the
other new buildings there $500 to $500
each. In Greenfield "A new houses have
been built, only one less than in 1892,
which was the banner year. The Masonic
block, now nearly completed, is the finest
business block in Greenfield, and will rep
resent $685. The large amount credit
ed to Shelburne Falls, auckland and Col
rain is due to the electric railroad which
cost 100000. A start has been made At
Mortified on the new library building,
the gift of f. NJ. Dickinson of Fitchburg,
on which SIS, 900 will be expended. The
Swedish church, $1,000, and the new shirt
factory, 5000, are the two largest items
on Oranges list of expenditures.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
EAST DOVER.

Wesley Howe moved last week into G.
o. Prouty's house. Mr.. Prouty has rented
the upper tenement in Mrs. NJ. A. Sta
ples's house and will probably move in
some time in the near future. Mr.. Prouty
is at work at Wilmington now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ingram met with
quite serious accident last Friday. They
had been to Joseph Warden's to spend
Christmas and in the eveningiwere coming
home past Stillman Lazele's when his dog
ran and jumped at the horses head. The
horse was frightened and overturned the
buggy. The occupants were thrown to
the ground, bruising Mrs. Ingram about
the head and other parts of the body. Mr.
Ingram had shoulder injured.
Christmas eve passed off quietly at the
Baptist church. The exercises consisted
of speaking pieces and music, both vocal
and instrumental. The singing by the
very small children was excellent. There
was new novel method for the distribu-
ton of the presents, consisting of two lad
ders, and where they met at the top there
was a small tree, and under the ladders a
sleigh with a reindeer, there being two
other small trees besides. The church was
trimmed with evergreen and paper chain
ing, making it look very pretty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
RROOKIINR.

The ladies' benevolent society will have
sugar sociable at the church parlors on
Friday evening, Jan. l.
Rev. and Mrs. E. w. Sharpe and chill
dren of South Royalton are spending the
holidays at N. G. Whites.
Mrs. H. A. Bush went to McIndoes
Falls last Friday and will spend few
weeks there with Mrs. Eugene Field.
Thermometers ranged from 8 to 10 de-
grees below zero Monday morning. Good
winter weather if we only had sleighing to
go with it.
News has been received of the death of
Mrs. L. L. Ranney's brother, Warren Will
cox, on Dec. IS at lie Mars, Iowa. Mr.
Wilcox formerly resided in this vicinity.
The Christmas exercises at the Baptist
church were well attended. The Ferris
wheel was perfect success and was ad-
mired by all. 1t reached from floor to
ceiling of the church, and, with its decora-
ton of evergreen and candy bags, and its
gayly-colored little cars full of Christmas
gifts, it will be long remembered by the
children. 1t slowly turned to the music
from the organ.
Charles Cutler says he found the rem
nant of a singing book in the road in front
of his house blackened and scorched by
fire the next morning after the Towns
bend fire, and he believes it to have been
blown there from Townshend by the wind.
The lines that met his eye were, There is
a happy land far, far away" Mr.. Cutler
says the paper seemed to be trying to find
the happy land, where fire would no more
modest it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
JACKSONVILLF.

Adm Plumb has bought the Putnam
Pierce farm and will soon move there.
George L. Williams has sold his interest
in the Putnam Pierce farm to w. A. Brown.
There are rumors that a new store is to
be opened in the place in the near future.
The Knights of Honor held their annual
installation of officers last Saturday even
ing and had literary exercises and ban
quet.
North River grange will hold special
meeting on Tuesday evening, Jan. q, to
confer degrees Members are requested to
be present.
The new firm, +. A. Temple Il Co., have
now full possession of the Stetson store
building and have hired c. A. Faulkner TO
work for them.
There were Christmas exercises at both
churches last week and each reported a
fine program, well carried out, with trees
well laden with presents.
Mrs. Lucinda Crown suffered a slight
shock of paralysis few days since, but 1t
is hoped she will not be seriously affected,
and at present writing she seems much i'm
proved.
Mrs. Joseph w. Morse of Bellows Falls,
former much respected resident of this
place, was stricken with paralysis at her
home last week Thursday night and died
from the effects. The body was brought
to this place for burial and funeral SER
vices held at the Universalist church here
last Tuesday. Mrs. Morse was a sister of
the late Farley Starr and Edward c. Starr,
both of whom died of the same disease.
Her funeral was largely attended and we
hear many kindly remarks relating to her
! life, character and noble deeds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
DUMMERSTON,

The reunion and social gathering of the
congregational church will be held on Sat
urday, Jan. 2.
Mrs. E. D. Greenwood and her mother,
"Aunt" Fanny Knight, left on Wednesday
of this week for their winter home in
Marlboro, n. H.
The annual meeting of the W. c. T. U.
will be held with Mrs. Pratt Tuesday,
Jan. 3, at 2:30 p. NJ. All are cordially in
vited to be present.
r. NJ. Pratt, who went to New York
last week for an examination in one of the
hospitals of that city, decided to remain
for time and receive treatment.
In addition to the improvements report
ed last week as having been made on the
interior of the Congregational church, the
new carpet should have been mentioned.
The Christian Endeavor social entertain
ment on Wednesday evening of last week
was attended by about so persons. The lit
erary exercises, including the singing by
Z. II. Miller, formed a very interesting
feature of the meeting
Dorothy c. Richardson, wife of the late
Aaron Mansfield of Westminster, died in
Greenfield, n. H., Monday, Dec. rs, aged
rs years. Mr.. and Mrs. Mansfield were
the parents of George E. Mansfield, the
well-known narrow-gauge railroad project
or. Several railroads of his system, the
two-feet gauge, are in successful opera
ton in the state of Maine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
WEST HALIFAX.

Bert Culver got one leg and foot badly
injured the 30th, a log rolling upon him.
Milton and Ernest Bickford have finished
their lumber job for Frank Stone and are
going to work for Whitman Wheeler in
Colrain, Mass.
The fire at the Raponda hotel was so
bright that several thought it nearby and
started to go to it, but soon gave up the
undertaking and returned.
When meal can be delivered in this town
for 20 cents a hundred, as is being done,
and freighted ID miles by team at that,
what is corn worth IA miles from railroad
stations in Dakota and Nebraska? Will
some good scholar figure it out?
An Armenian peddler had trouble in
town with young fellow about changing a
five-dollar bill 1t took the assistance of
the grand juror to straighten it out, each
claiming the mistake was made by the
other party. Eli got the business straight
ened out and the peddler went on his way
rejoicing, without expense to the state.
There will be a meeting of those inter-
ested to discuss the plan of aiding people
to start a shoe factory at this place, Satur-
day evening, Jan. 2. Outside people have
offered to locate here provided sufficient in
ducements are held out They propose If
they locate here to employ about 90 hands,
which would be quite help to the town.
L. b. Hall died the 2Gth after a long i'll
ness. He was rs years old, and was well
known in this section. He had been quite
an extensive dealer in cattle, had held i'm
portant town offices and had done more &c
help and encourage the needy than any
man we ever had in town. He made nc
display, but the poor and those in need
always found in him friend and counselor
and many mourn the loss of dear friend
The funeral was the Goth at the Baptist
church, Rev. A. A. Smith officiating. The
funeral was largely attended Mr.. Hal
was never married. He leaves one sister
Miss Abigail Hall of this village, besides
nephews in Massachusetts and a niece il
| Missouri.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01

Miss Platt returned to Concord last Saturday.
and Miss g. E. Plat to her school in South Grove
land, Mass.
ME- Wheeler Of Springfield, Mass, for several
wears a summer boarder here, was at Pratts Inn
on Wednesday,
Bellows Falls were at G. W Parsons through
the school vacation.
Miss Seaton has apparently "braved through
a quite severe attack Of erysipelas with the cour-
age Of a much younger person.
Mrs. Foster Whitaker was called to Worcester
this week by the continued illness Of her grand
child the young son Of Mrs. Fanny Fay.
G. y. Batchelder, a freshman Of Brown univer-
sity, spent the holidays at home His cousin,
Geo. Batchelder Of Peru, was with him over sun
day, en- route to the High school in Ayers, Mass.
Miss NJ. T. Eager recently gave TO the library
association Eugene Fields "a little book Of profit.
able tales, and Titus, a comrade OF the cross. -
which is $1,000 prize story by Florence NJ. Kings
ley. 1t will be r. membered that Miss Eager pre-
scented the library last summer with valuable
encyclopedia of Is volumes
Miss Nellie Tirza Eddy, a native Of this town
residing in Boston, sends Mrs. Park as a holiday
attention to one Of the shut-in society" the
booklet, "A link in friendships chain compiled
by herself. The opening sentiment is, What
matters all IL hearts be true and friends remem
ber" The whole arrangement is attractive with
lis quotations from the poets ennobling friend
ship.
The father OF the late Mrs Newton Rev James
Tufts, ordained over the Congregations
church in Wardsboro lO2 years ago in the dooi
yard of the Deacon Scott place. His ministry
continued there ~ years in addition to five year
as senior pastor. The son, who is the only sur
viving member OF the family, relates as an in
stance of his sisters energy that she was nei
mothers sole helper in cooking two-thirds Of {
barrel Of flour upon one occasion OF ''protract
ed meeting" which probably held for a week
Such was the manner Of open house kept by tn,
minister in those days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
NEWFANB u.

The entertainment by the band Tuesday
evening was an all around success, tie
gross receipts aggregating nearly $50 and
the net receipts not far from $50. The
band played several selections which were
well received. The singing by G. E. Mor-
gan with banjo accompaniment brought
down the house and was loudly encored.
The drama, "Triss," as whole, was very
well rendered. Miss Nellie Pratt as Triss,
Miss Kate Connarn as Miss Plim, G. f.
Morgan as Halleluiah Billy (colored), A.
r. Underwood as Nat Weber, and F. o.
Mortified as Jack Hamln, were especially
good. The attempt on the part of the
''judge' to improve the drama by intro
ducing language to suit himself was mex
cusable Others did well, but the parts al
lotted them were much lighter, and as
compared with those mentioned, they did
not have a chance to fully show their abil'
ity as actors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01

The thermometer was down in some To-
calities to 10' below zero Monday.
C. H. Tayntor, who; has been in New
York since last April, is at home here.
Mrs Greeley of Chesterfield, n. H., is
here with her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Reed.
Fosket and Clark have lately disposed of
IS cows to Abbott Brown of Bernardston,
Mass.
Ed FELTON, left here Wednesday for Cali
fornia, where he expects to spend the win
ter. y
Arthur Allen has moved from Ed Spen-
GERS house into the late Lyman FELTON,
house.
Charles Torrey has returned from his
extended visit at Windsor much improved
in health.
with presents and the entertainment was
very fine.
George N. Wyman was brought home ill
Wednesday from Peru, where he was
teaching school.
Jason Crowninshield has returned from
his visit to Hinsdale, n H., somewhat i'm
proved in health.
Frank Jacobs has returned home from
Boston where he has been for some time
in the iron roofing business.
II. H. Reed has his new saw mill ready
for work, which will make quite an addi-
tion to his business.
A. L. Howard sold Monday IS fine cows
to John Ware of Townshend, and five one
day last week to E. NJ. Butler of East ia
maica.
The.Pnnual meeting of fire district No.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
WEST DuMMERsroN.

Christmas services at the church passed
off very pleasantly. The pieces were we'll
learned and well spoken. There were a
good number of presents.
The lyceum Tuesday evening was we'll
attended. The question, "Resolved, That
love is the greatest power in the world"
was decided by the board in the affirmative
and by the house in the negative. The
chip basket was read by Peter Hopkins and
"Resolved, That women of the United
States should have the privilege to vote"
Disputants, c. T. Reed and G.. B. Field in
the affirmative, S. G. Combs and W. o.
Donnell in the negative.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
SOMERSET.

Dennis Sullivan has taken log job of
Ernest Tudor.
Miss Bertha Twitchell visited at Fred
Tudor's Christmas.
John Laphlame bought fine horse at
Shelburne Falls last week.
L. c. Harris is disabled with a very
lame leg, caused by a log rolling against it.
Rumor has it, j. w. Rice, our former
land agent, will move back to Somerset in
the near future.
People from New York city came up to
see Ernest Tudor about buying his big
horse, but his price was too high to suit
them. We understand they offered him
$500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
MARLBORO

In the afternoon of Christmas day about
% of the relatives and friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. j. Worden and Mr.. and Mrs. n.
l.. johnson met at their residence and par
took of choice dinner prepared by Mrs.
Worden and Mrs. johnson. In the even
ing others came, increasing the number to
about 80. After the unloading of Christ
mas tree well filled with rich and elegant
presents, ice cream and cake was served TO
an extent that all felt that the inner man
had been well supplied The out-of-town
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. James Metcalf,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ingram, and Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Rice, all of East Dover,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
Happy Henry Woodland.

Henry Woodland of Halifax was in Green
field Thursday. He is 81 years old, an
has never before been out of his nativ
town. He came from Shelburne Falls 1
Greenfield and returned on the cars. b
saw thousands of things to excite his cur
osity, and his conduct was so peculiar an
enthusiastic that he created no end Q
amusement.
If he had been playing comedy part /,
play he would have made q big hi.
Many people thought that he was actin.
the part of a countryman in advance Of
show. He was treated to oranges b.
George W. Davenport. Strange TO say !!
was the first orange that he had ever seen.
He was neatly dressed and looked the pie,
ture of health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
WEST DOVER.

W. W. Churchill sold his pair of fine
gray horses to George Holbritter of Will
miDgton.
1t is understood that Homer Lord and
wife have finished their work for c.. p.
ellison and will return to their farm.
The Christmas exercises passed off
pleasantly. There was a large congrega-
ton. The speaking by the children was
excellent, and old Santa Claus appeared
and opened his pack, causing the children
to laugh while he was dsposing- of, his
goods. All went home satisfied after the
distribution of two we'll laden trees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
HALIFAX.

Frank Carpenter is in North Adams,
Mass, this week on business.
Misses Alice Scott and Lucy Farnum
are spending short vacation at home this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. NJ. Scott spent Christ
mas at Greenfield, Mass, with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ray Stetson.
Christmas exercises at the Baptist church
last Thursday evening were decided sue
cess. Among the many and valuable
presents was a Miller and Juno lamp to
Superintendent F. II. Niles from the Sun
day school,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
III THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.

Miss Amy Bemis was at home last week.
Archie Beebe spent Christmas at A. S.
Powers.
Mrs L. c. Tenney is in town, called
here by the death of her niece, Lizzie
Smith.
The Christmas exercises passed off very
pleasantly. The parts were well rendered
and the tree bore fruit for old and young.
The community is once more saddened
by the death of Lizzie Smith, which &C.
Cured at Westminster Sunday. Much
sympathy is felt for the family in this their
great bereavement. Funeral services were
held at the church Wednesday. Interment
in the Valley cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
0UILFORD.

Charles Parker of Ashuelot is quite i'll
at the home of f. P. Reed.
Mrs. Lyman and children of Keene, y.
H., were in town to spend Christmas with
her sister, Mrs. f. Squres.
The ladies society will meet with Mrs.
Dudley Crosier Thursday, Jan. I, after
noon and evening; all are cordially invit-
ed numerous articles will be offered for
sale during the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. John Thompson is on the sick list
but is somewhat better at this writing.
Mrs. Chas. Thompson has returned from
visit with friends in Northampton, Mass
Mrs. R. T. Cutting is on a visit with
friends in Greenfield and Shelburne Falls,
Mass.
a D. NJ. Thompson recently slaughtered
AN 1l-months-old hog that dressed 456
:. =, .ounds.
Mrs. George Lynde has returned from
umbe, Christm alt with friends in Millers
A. Sm.ag$,GA lass.
the Boydea HoWo Ekipeople of our viii
ed June 25, have won ition of the newly
loss. A has appear
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
Burial of Mrs. Newton.

Funeral service was conducted at Mrs. Nancy
Newton's late home on Saturday by Rev. S. Nor
ton assisted by a former pastor, Rev. NJ. f.
Hardy of Townshend, who spofe tenderly from
the words Thou shalt come to thy grave IN a full
age like as shock Of corn cometh in his season"
Mr. Hardy alluded to Mrs Newton's patriotic an.
cestry. VINO fought in the French and Indian and
Revolutionary wars, and her own love OF coun
try which made her resigned TO giving three sons
to its service, one OF whom was killed In battle
Benediction was pronounced at the grave by the
venerable brother OF Mrs. Newton, Rev. james
Tufts of Monson, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01

married couple, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Gal
lupe, Wednesday evening, Dec. 30.
In spite of the cold a large crowd gath
cred at the church Christmas eve. The
exercises seemed to be enjoyed by all pres
ent. The two trees were well loaded with
presents and all were remembered. An
original poem by Mrs. Fletcher was very
appropriate for the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in one TO three days. Its action
upon the system is remarkable aud mysterious
1t removes at once the cause and the disease i'm
mediately disappears The first TCse greatly
benefits T. F. Anthony, ex postmaster of Prom.
ise City, Iowa. SAYS; Il bought one bottle Of
"Mystic Cure" and two doses of il did me more
gopd than any medicine ever took" Only IS
cehts Sold by G, E. Green, druggist, Niaboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
A Word
About BOrax Soap.

Borax costs more I'll.
soap. There is no indrs
ment, therefore. for Sc.
makers to use it for prof.
Borax softens the "
water, and leaves the h.
soft and smooth.
Consequently it is a si
thing in soap.
The so-called borax So,
rarely contain borax in II,
Gent quantities to be de.
tected or beneficial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01
JAMAICA.
A Red Letter Day for the Congregation
al Church.

al
The members of the Congregational
church held their annual meeting last week
Wednesday evening at which the clerk re-
ported 80 resident members and S106 be-
nevolent contribution for the year. The
following officers were elected: j. c. Rob-
inson and NJ L. Boynton, deacons; C. A.
Aiken and Mrs. NJ. o. Muzzy, standing
committee; Lucy R. Kellogg, clerk and
treasurer. 1t was voted to have a roll
call the first Thursday in February.
Last Sunday, Dec. ~, was day long to
be remembered in the history of this
church, as 20 new members were added to
its roll-25 on confession of their faith
and one by letter. 1t was an impressive
sight as the candidates stood, then came
one by one kneeling for baptism (Rev, c.
II. Merrill performing the ceremony and
then receiving the right hand of fellow
ship, with passages of scripture fitting
each individual case from the pastor, Rev.
A. j. Cameron. Each decade of years was
represented, from the grandmother of 70
years to the child of 10 years. Whole fam
lilies came and all but two were mem
bers of the Sunday school. Pastor and
people may well rejoice in what the Lord
hath wrought.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-01

Timothy Toomey, SO, was struck by
north bound passenger train on the Bos
and Maine road in Greenfield Friday ni,l
His skull was fractured and he WIN rio
ably die. He was a mason's tender &,
years.