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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24

his weight upon his arms the rope gave
way and he lost his footing and shot down
20 feet or more to a slated roof of the
main part of the church. He then rolled
down the roof and shot head foremost off
the caves on the south side. His head
struck cornice 10 or II feet from the
ground.
a few persons saw him come off the
roof and T. A. Austin and Julius Leach
of the post office force and others rushed
to his assistance. He appeared to be in a
dying condition and there was a gaping
wound in his head caused by striking the
cornice. DIR. Conland arrived soon and
Cavanaugh was placed in a coupe aud TAX
en- to his home on Elliot street, where the
wound was dressed.
He regained partial consciousness about
midnight, and during Wednesday had re-
covered sufficiently to be able to sit up.
His wife, who went to Windsor Tuesday
morning, was summoned home Cavanaugh
is about - years old, and seems to have
no fear of dizzy heights. This accident will
doubtless lead him TO be cautious in the
future, as it seems to have been due to his
own carelessness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
STATIONS RIVER.

Geo. Cory is this week filling his large
silOs.
Wednesday morning the fields were
white with frost.
Mr. Hill is reported as gradually recov-
ering from the effects of his accident.
Miss Bessie Wheeler is a member of the
freshman class of the Woman's college at
Brown.
This evening a reception is to be given
to Rev. Mr.. Boughton and his bride at the
Baptist church.
Several of the Baptist people have been
this week in attendance upon the Baptist
convention at Chester.
The Buchanans are arranging for an auc-
ton in October. The family plan to re-
move to Boston late in the fall.
Mrs. G. S. Frost returns from New York
with new goods and new styles. She will
have her fall opening in few days.
Monday evening a company of some 25
young people had the pleasure of corn
roast at the Spaulding's. Lemon White
generously provided conveyance for the
company Though the evening was dark
and windy all the arrangements for the
pleasure of the young people was success
fully carried out by our host, Frank Spauld-
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
FELL FROM THE sTEEPLE.

Michael CavNnaugh, the Local Steeple
Jack, Dropped from Height OF 20
Feet---NOt Seriously Injured.
Michael Cavanaugh, the local steeple
jack, met with his first accident Tuesday
afternoon, and in spite of the fact that he
fell from the height of over 10 feet is rap
idly rounding into form and in a few days
will be ready to resume his hazardous oc-
cupation.
He had finished his days work on the
spire of the Baptist church at a height of
1877 feet, and his assistants had lowered
him to the upper windows in the belfry.
He came down from the spire in his chair,
and said he would go to the church roof
to get the hat of his assistant, Bartholomew
Foley, which had fallen there from the
belfry. Thomas Manning, his other as
sistant, told him to go down in the chair,
but Cavanaugh said he did not need H.,
and placed his foot in the hook of a tackle
block, intending TO grasp the rope with
his hands while his assistants lowered
him. He reached up for the rope, and in
stead of taking hold of the one that was
taut grasped slack rope and as he threw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24

The Oracle is to be enlarged four pages,
making 16 pages beside the covers, which
are to be of new style.
The dance which was to have been given
by the Juniors to night in the old High
school building is to be held in Union Hall
instead.
G. Ernest White, B. f. H. S. 03 and
Brown university 81, has decided to enter
the ministry. He goes to Chicago Monday
where he enters Chicago University Theo-
logical school for a three years course.
The freshman class numbers - of which
90 are from outside the village as follows
Westminster six, Saxtons River FIVE, North
Walpole five, Walpole three, Westminster
West one, Lawrence Mills one, and Lin
coin, Me, one.
The number of students in the High
school has steadily increased since school
opened. There are but 142 seats in the
room, and Wednesday the number of schol-
ars exceeded this number for the first time,
and one chair had to be put in.
The lack of seating capacity in the High
school room was yesterday remedied by
Prof. Crawford deciding to place the Eng
fish course freshmen class, which consists
of only seven or eight pupils, in one of the
recitation rooms for the term
1t is expected that the September Oracle
will be issued today, and the October num-
Der within few days after the first of the
month. The new board of editors and
managers are endeavoring to make the
coming year a successful one in all ways
for the paper. They have been very active
among the business men during the past
two weeks, as well as about the school, in
the interest of the paper, and naturally
considerable interest is evinced among the
scholars to sSe how it will look, and what it
will say of them.
In a friendly talk to the school Wednes-
day, Prof Crawford referred very aptly to
the contracted size of the school grounds
that were available for play, necessitating
the partial use of the sidewalks and streets
in the vicinity, trusting that all would re-
member the necessity for being ladies and
gentlemen in manners towards all passers
by. Although the grounds about the build
ing are of good size, nearly the whole has
been erased, and of course about 800 rum
ming over it at will would soon destroy the
grass. The Easements are fitted as play
rooms, and a small play ground is o-ayeled
in the rear of the bqiIentg, VI
1.-The electric bellloyed h. buj'' &c 81
cradle work about his prt ~
his skillful workmanship an
ment. Mr.. Nourse's life was fun
deeds like that in which he was engat the
the time of his death. 1t seems sad TONS
he should be taken away from earth a
suddenly, and yet it was his wish that
might be so.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
v. NJ. c. A. Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Young Mems
Christian association was held at the asso-
citation rooms Monday evening, and reports
of the past year were given by various
chairmen and officers This completes the
second year of the organization, and shows
all departments in very satisfactory con
dition. President Day reported the asso-
citation as being unfortunate" in having a
sui plus in the treasury at the beginning of
the year, which led large number to de
crease their subscriptions, but assured the
organization they "would not do so again,
and the report of the treasurer showed
deficiency of SOL 20, which will be readily
made up at the beginning of the year,
Oct. I. Much satisfaction was expressed
at the meeting and afterwards, with the
excellent standing before the public, as well
as the remarkably good work being done
by the association. Plans for broadening
and advancing the work the coming year
were discussed. The next year promises
to be the best in results of any year thus
far. The anniversary exercises of the or
ganization are to be held aweek from next
Sunday and Monday. The annual report
and prospectus are being printed ready for
distribution in a few days, showing the
work of the past and present in detail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24

An exciting incident at the South Rye
gate fair yesterday was the runaway of a
horse owned by Frank Kittredge of Woods
vile, n. H., which bolted from the track,
ran through the crowd and plunged into
the river Dozens of people were Knocked
down and many were cut and bruised, but
none were seriously hurt. The horse,
which was valued at $1,000, was drowned
before it could be taken from the river.
Venezuela's president, General Crespo,
who became favorably known to this coun-
try by the discretion with which he con-
Quoted the settlement of the boundary
question, is about to retire from office.
Gen. lgnacio Andrade, citizen of good
repute, has been elected his successor for the
usual temr of two years. 1t is to Crespo's
credit that the election was conducted with
remarkable fairness, the rights of the diff
ferent candidates being carefully guarded,
their followers protected in the exercise of
the franchaise, and threatened disturbances
promptly quelled. Venezuela is earning a
reputation for stability rare reputation
among the unstable republics of South
America.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
LATE NEWS.
At the Greenfield Fair.

Nam street at Greenfield, from the hand
some residence of that father of Franklin
county cattle shows'-James S. Grinnell,
to its western forks is one gay boulevard
beset with flags and bunting. 1t is Gagged
from the sky by cross-streamers of flags,
while all the blocks and residences are joy
fully festive in their trimmings. Espe-
cially fine are the Mansion House, court
house, "Allen's corner block and Hollis
ter's block.
The displays az the first day of the fair,
yesterday, were large, especially of cattle.
Among the events yesterday was the eXhi-
bition of draft oxen in which the pairs
owned by NJ. Kearns of Conway and J. d.
Avery of Buckland carried off the honors.
Though there were but few contestants,
the women's horsemanship contest was
pretty to see and won applause. Miss
Ethel A. Williams of Bernardston won first
prizes in both the riding and driving con-
tests. In the exhibition of matched car
riage horses, the first prize was taken by
Z. o. Williams of Montague and the sec
ond by MI. Miner of Greenfield.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
Vermonts Baptist Churches to be
Helped.

The third and last days session of the
Baptist state convention was attended by
a large number of delegates. Rev. r. b.
Tozier of North Bennington conducted the
devotional service. The proposition of the
trustees to aid the smaller churches met
with considerable opposition, but it was
hnally decided to help them. 1t was voted
to allow 500 to the Andover church, 5000
to the Barre church, $175 TO the Middle
bury church, $l25 to Putney church, and
500 to the church at Jamaica. 1t was also
voted that the Vermont Academy should
receive endowment. James E. Pollard of
Chester was elected trustee of the Vermont
Academy for the ensuing year. 1t was
voted to reorganize the Ministers Aid so
clety, and committee was appointed for
that purpose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24

is in three acts of fast and furious fun,
and no doubt Miss McHenry will make a
decided hit in her dual role of the peerless
Peri, queen of the vaudeville, and Miss
Henrietta, the quiet, demure country girl.
She is the life and soul of the piece from
beginning to end, although her supporting
cast is an exceptionally good one. Her
antics while disguised as a demure country
maid are simply inimitsble and will evoke
no end of laughter. The second act takes
place at the French ball at its height in the
Madison Square garden and is full of life,
color and animation. The company is a
large one. Among the members are Rich
ard Brown, William Hafford, Billy Barry,
j. Hays, j. Konny, Miss Mai Raymond,
Miss Mildred Connors, Miss Viola Ray
more, Miss Rosa Crouch and others. "a
Night in New York; is said to be refined
and charming; an entertainment well
worth seeing, and will no doubt crowd the
Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale Sat
urday night at 80 at the box Office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24

Mrs Eliza Cutting of West Boylston,
Mass, was at w. b. Cuttings for several
days recently.
Mrs. Taylor of Bellows Falls, a sister of
Lestina DeCamp, has spent few days at
b. A. Walkers.
Clifton and Carlton Howe came over last
week from Newfane and spent a day or
two with their friend and classmate at the
University of Vermont, j. O. Codding.
They made the journey over the mountain
each way on foot.
Chas. w. Harlow of Maiden, Mass, is
in town for few days. He makes his
headquarters with his sister, Mrs. G.. c.
Braley, and is going about among other
relatives and friends. His health is fully
as good as it has been since he met with
the severe accident of some years ago.
j. II. Clark is now engaged in plastering
his new dwelling. c. Lake of Saxtons
River is managing the job. Mr.. Clark
does not expect to complete his changes so
as to occupy the house before another
spring. The work Of repair is an extern
sve one and quite alters and very much
improves the appearance OF the building.
The Sunday school is arranging to OBJ
serve the rally day which occurs on Sun
day. 1t IS hoped there will be full at
tendance of all who are members of the
school, or who have been in attendance at
any time during the year, and also of the
people in general. The Sunday school
work is one of the most important CON
nected with the moral welfare of the com.
munity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
Yellow Fever.

The situation with regard to yellow
fever in the South is not essentially diff
ferent from what it was a week ago. There
has been no marked spread of the infection
and the mortality continues to be very light.
New cases continue to appear at New
Orleans, but the disease does not yet take
the form of an epidemic in that city. Two
cases were carried to st. Louis on river
barge. A vessel arrived at New York
from Central America with two cases on
board. One case has appeared at Beau
mont, Texas. The health authorities are
everywhere on the alert to meet the in
lection on its appearance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24

Centre jumped the track a short distance
from the high bridge at the foot of the
grade and - of the cars were knocked into
kindling wood and the contents of the west
bound freight strewn along the track,
which was badly torn up. The night train
from Boston was detained several hours.
Passengers say they never saw so complete
wreck. The theory of the accident is
that the train was making express time
down the hill, car jumped the track at
curve, and the others after it. The loss is
estimated at $4,000, large amount of
freight being destroyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
CAMBRIDGE PORT.

f. II. Howard enjoyed a visit last week
from his sister of Lowell, Mass
Mrs. Frank Powers went Wednesday to
her old home for a short stay.
Mrs. Will Robbins and daughter Blanche,
VINO have been in Washington, d. c., since
January, returned to their home here Mon
day
AT the last business meeting of the Chris
tian EndeavOr society Mrs. II. NJ. Bemis
was elected delegate and Mrs. A. b. Weaver
alternate to the state convention at Mont
peler next week.
The election Of officers in the Loyal
Temperance legion at the meeting which
was held last Saturday resulted in the
choice of: Miss Mabel Fairbrother, pres-
dent; Miss Ethelnd Wyman, secretary
Miss Minnie Torrey, treasurer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
GRAFTON.

Ernest Luzo of Claremont spent Sunday
with friends in town.
George Payson of Englewood, n. j.,
has spent several days at the hotel.
Miss Lucy Barrett from Bridgeport,
Conn, is visiting at Mrs. Daniels's.
Leonard Daniels from Kansas City is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Lucy Daniels.
A. NJ. Wright and family from New
York have recently visited their parents
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin w. Harlow were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Saturday
and Sunday.
Rev. Z. j. Ward, after a stay of several
weeks in Grafton, left Saturday last for
Claremont, n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
A DefSulting Town Tressurer..at CIIn-
ton, Mass.

The bondsmen of ex-Town Treasurer
William F. Heagney of Clinton, Mass,
who, according to the auditors report, is
short $4,000 in his accounts with the
town, will make no settlement of the def
cheney until lengthy contest has been
lwaged and the result is finally determined
by the courts. The ground upon which
the bondsmen will fight is that Mr.. Heag-
ney, as treasurer, was never given war
rant by the road commissioners to collect
the sewer assessments, and as he had no
authority TO collect the bondsmen cannot
be held for the amount which is entirely
taken from the sewer assessment account.
The bondsmen have been summoned to ap-
pear before the selectmen next Monday
evening, but they will ask for a contiDu-
ance until Judge Corcoran arrives home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
MARLBORO.

H. L. Hadlock is building new barn.
Frank Brayman has sold one of his team
horses.
Albert Brown is putting up new car
riage house.
The ladies' aid society meets next Tues
day afternoon at Mrs, Clarence Halliday's
The harvest concert will be held on Sun
day, Oct. 8, at the Congregational church,
Judson Stafford, who has run the coach
for the past few years, advertises his stock
in trade at auction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
A GREAT SURPRISE IS IN STORE

For those who will 20 today and get package of
GRAIN.O. It takes the place of coffee at about
4 the cost. 1t is food drink, full OF health, and
can be given to TIE children as well the adult
with great benefit. IL 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.O is better for the system than a tonic he
cause its benefit is permanent. What coffee
breaks down Grain.O builds up. Ask your gro
Ger for Grain o. Price, IS and IS cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
GROVE.

Several from this place attended the
Charlenont fair the last day.
Mrs. l.. M. Woodland of Easthampton,
Mass, formerly of this town, has been
visiting friends here for few days.
The first meeting of the Halifax Farm
ers' club was held with Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
car B. Dix Wednesday, the 10Th inst. The
day was all that could be wished for and
2S members turned out. After a "good
ssnuare mealn- of -nhoiled- ataaeFn- and
other good things of various kinds the
company entered with royal good will in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
WESTMINSTER WEST.
Death OF Jason Gorhom.


Jason Gorham, who has beentll for some
years, and confined to his room for a con-
siderable time, passed away on Friday
evening. He was a native of this place
and has resided here mostly, having lived
in Coventry, and also in Clinton, Mass,
for time, He was painter by trade,
and has been well known and much en-
ployed in that line IN most of the villages
in the vicinity. He has lived in a number
of dwellings in the place, at one time own
ing the farm which he sold to K. c. But
terrified, and of late living i'm the village.
He was member of the church for many
years, constant in attendance at the various
services as long as he was able, and re-
spected member of the community. lie
leaves widew, two sons, VIM. A., who is
the merchant here, DR.. Arthur W., and a
daughter, Miss Kate Gorham. The flu
neral occurred on Sunday afternoon, con-
Quoted by the pastor. Among those who
were in attendance from away were: DR..
and Mrs. A. w. Gorham of Waitsfeld, DR..
and Mrs. Geo. Ii. Gorham of Bellows Falls,
and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. IL. Gorham of Wal
pole.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
beauty Is Hood Deem.

Clean blood means clean skin. No beauty
without it, Cascarets Candy Cathartic clean
your blood and keep 1t clean by stirring up the
lazy liver aud driving all impurities from the
body. Begin today TO Danish pimples boils
blofches. blackheads, and that sicky bilious com.
plexion by taking CascHrets-beauty for 20 vents
All druggists, satisfaction guaranteed 10, 25 and
SO cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our gratitude to the neigh
bors and friends who so kindly assisted during
the sudden death of our beloved husband and
father. Also for the many expressions OF sym
patty, and for the floral offerings May the same
kind sympathy be theirs In a like bereavement
DELLA A. NOURSE.
y JOHN M NOURSE.
EMMA K. NOURSE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
Two Millions a Year.

When people buy, try and buy again, it means
they're satisfied The people Of the United states
are now buying Cascarets Candy Cathartic at the
rate OF two million boxes year and it will be
three million before New Years. IL means merit
proved that Cascarets are the most delightful
bowel regulator for everybody the year round
anteed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24

We wish TO express our gratitude TO our friends
and neghbors, who so kindly assisted during the
sickness and death OF our wife and daughter.
Also for the many expressions of sympathy and
the floral offerings May the same kind sympa
thy be theirs in a like bereavement.
GEORGE COLLINS.
c. W. STONE AND FAMILY,
j. E. GEORGE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24

81 have nothing in the store that sells so well or
Extract OF Wild Strawberry. l always recon.
mend 1t in case of summer complaint or bowel
trouble OF any kind" o. A. West, Rainsborough,
Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
bad Railroad Wreck a, North Troy.

A bad wreck occurred on the Canadian
Pacific railway near North Troy station
Wednesday night. A freight train of 19
cars coming down the hill from Newport
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
"a NIGHT IN NEW YORK
The Clean Comedy which VIII Amust
the Crowd mt the auditorium Both
Nights OF the Valley Fair.

jolly Nellie McElenry will present for
the first time in BrattleborO her lyrical
comedy, "A Night in New York" at the
Auditorium Valley Fair nights, next We'd
nesday and Thursday. "A Night in New
York is said to be the most laughable hit
in which Nellie MclIenry has ever APP
peared. 1t is from the pen of II. Grattan
DOnnelly, author of Natural Gas" "A
Night at the Circus" and other successful
comedies, and is described as his funniest
play effort. 1t has more plot than the con-
ventional farce comedy and relates to New
York life, field of comedy broad and
deep, offering many opportunities for the
introduction of original music, pretty songs
and catchy dances. The story OF the play
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-24
A Call
To Look Over
Our Fall Stock Of Clothing

few minutes of your time when you visiting the fair to
look through and examine goods ard prices will be
vnong argument showing superiority in this branch
all competition We court comparisons make trade by it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-14
Hawaiian
Electric


The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the mean
descent electric light. Safe: nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen.
tleman of Honolulu came rushing down to
the office of the Electric Company and said:
"Give me figures for wiring my house, and
want it done at once; no more lamps for me.
Last night lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
nv children and take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite number in
the past few weeks, who have ordered their
houses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you wall.
We have complete stock Of everything in
this line and have just received q lot Of the
very latest designs in chandeliers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-14
WALL
VEAL TIL.

Wall Paper goes farther tow
ards identifying a room than
any other interior decoration.
The entire effect of a room
may be spoiled by using I'M
suitable Wall Paper. A care
full selection is therefore nee
essary. The larger the stock
the more likely you are 10
find what you want. We in
vite a leisure inspection of
our complete line of new de-
signs.