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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
WEST CHESTERFIELD. N. II.

Chas. Amidon has been housed the past
ten days with the grip.
Christmas exercises will be held in the
hall on Friday evening, Dec. "a.
The first assembly of the season was
held last Friday evening and was well at
tended.
Sem Stowell and wife are in attendance
at the state grange meeting at Concord
this week.
J. II. Morgan had the misfortune to
have one of his colts severely injured
while at play in the yard one day last
week. He has since given it to one of his
neighbors, considering it almost worthless.
At the auction sale of the real estate and
personal property of the late Geo. T. Dun
ham, the farm and buildings were bid off
by Miss Ann l.. Durham.
The next regular meeting of Spafford
grange will be held on Saturday evening,
Jan. l, for the installation of their officers
for the year 1898. An oyster supper, etc.
will be served in the dining hall after the
installation services are completed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

Farm buildings belonging to Sortwell q
Morse burned at Barre Tuesday entailing
a loss in buildings and contents of $4,000.
Three horses, two cows, 30 hogs, 90 hens
and some sheep'were burned.
Mrs. Nash, housekeeper for IL. NJ. Small
of Bristol, fell down flight of stone steps
into the hatchway Friday night, striking
ON her head, inhicting a wound which ex-
tended from the forehead back to the neck,
She is in a critical condition, and it Is
tbought that her skull is fractured. Mrs.
Nash is a large, heavy woman, about oo
years old.
Tn Washington county court Thursday
Artbur Silver pleaded guilty to the charge
of the larceny of eight sheep valued at $40,
belonging to Francis f. Holt of Norwich:
Sanrence was deferred. Willard White OF
Rovalton. aged 10 years, pleaded guilty TO
nlacinp an obstruction on the Central YER
mont railroad track near Royalton on NOV;
"a He was sentenced to the industrial
school during his minority
White River junction is stirred up over
a case of corporal punishment IN the scn JOG.
Georpe w. Gilman, principal OF the hisI
scbool ferruled Miss Evelyn Tracy, glri
Of IL wears, and it is claimed that one manu-
was cut by the ruler and the other pauly
bruised. The teacher and chairman OF .ne
scbool board, who supports his course deny
this and point to the statement OF Ut; uoss
as conclusive on this point. Inc latner
of the girl entered a complaint 10 1ne Vo" 49,
rand md Juror, but he has not acted owing e., 70
s sto ahSence of the states attorney. The
rand T Juror has doubts whether corpora
5nnisb9ent is allowable in Vermont schools
nnder the law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.
Sons Body In Wagon-shed for 10
Years,

Years,
There was an interesting incident in con-
nection with the burial of Seth Il. Max
well, who died at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Charles T. Barber of Heath, last
week. The man made dying request that
the body of his son, Park, who died over
20 years ago, be placed in the grave with
his body, and gave the startling informa-
tion that the body would be found in a
wagon-shed on the place of Alexander
Park Maxwell, Seth's brother, who has for
years led the life of hermit about two
miles from Charlemont villoge. A search
was made for the body, and 1t was found
in an old casket in the wagonshed as indi-
Gated by the dying man. The circum-
stances in regard to the taking of the body
from the grave after burial 20 years ago
and placing it in the she'd and the reason
for the action are not known. Mr.. Max
wells request was granted and when his
funeral took place last Wednesday, the old
casket containing the body of the son was
placed in the wagon of Alexander Burning
ton, followed the hearse and placed OH top
of the casket containing the body of the
father. A. p, Maxwell has long been an
enigma 10 his neighbors. He has led a
lonely life and avoided meeting men. The
farm on which he lived is attracting the
attention of lumber men, the plot of wood
land being particularly rich in timber.
Mr.. Maxwell is at present unable to live
on his own premises on account of serious
illness, and is being cared for by his sister,
Mrs. Barber of Heath.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
THE VERMONT NEWS.
Henderson Won

The Wrestling Contest from sn,c., 81,
montpelier Saturday ,I.nd...
VIII Meet Any Man In In. vor,,
no Pounds. ;" NJ
Richard E. Henderson of Wells Riyon
conductor on the Wells River and No. a
P p1 railroad, defeated David f Sn;cor ~
l lalhield IN a collar and elbow wrostl;,a.
m nItcn IN blanchard opera house, Mont,
Peieri saturday night, for purse of S9oo
s snco Vne gate receipts, which amounted 70
SSOS' special train came from Woods
Ville and nearly zoo people witnessed tbo
contest. The first bout lasted five rnin,,tas
henderson winning, although a foul wos
CANNED by Spicer's hackers. Spicer COT
halt grape vine lock on Henderson. which
was broken, both men going into the wings
anu 9picer getting a bruised forehead in
Cne lal' The next bout lasted b5 minutes
ana there were two foul falls. Sprer got
a mp lock twice on Henderson. lint fa;1ed
10 hoor his man. Spicer finally got an in.
siue grape vine which Henderson broke
ana giving Spicer the left ring, put his on,
ponent ON the floor, Spicer striking all four
points, This ended the match, Henderson,
paving received two decisions. Ed. Do
neny OF Mortified, pitcher for the New
y rk league base ball team, was referee of
the match. j. Donahue, hacker of Hen.
derson, announced after the contest that
henderson would meet any man in the
world at lao pounds. Spicer weighs up-
wards of 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Many Deer at Plymouth.

Plymouth, the banner town for deer in
Vermont, reports large numbers of these
animals since the snowstorm. One flock
of nine, another of seven head in the open
fields. each with the horned buck, and in
one case two males. One handsome ant
Tered deer jumped into the Crandall door
ward near the Bridgewater reservoir, and
the boys amused themselves with snow
balling him. Near Christopher Halls farm
the tracks looked as though a flock of sheep
had been along. AS MIR. Hall sat in his
house a fine buck came into the garden
within five rods of the window, He says
there must be 40 on his farm. 1t looks
like it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

C. f. Heath of Gouldsville, Mortified,
has been arrested, charged with burning a
barn. and held for trial in the sum of $500.
The barn belonged to the estate of John
Heath He was one of the heirs, and the
administrator of the estate, and the insur-
ance was paid to him by the Vermont
Mutual company.
The 2Sth annual meeting of the Vermont
Dairvmen's association will be held at St.
Adams on June 4, 5, 8 and 7. This meet
ing will be held in connection with the
sixth annual meeting of the Sugar Makers
association. The first two and one-half
days-Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
forenoon-will be occupied by the Dairy
men. and the remainder of Thursday and
Friday by the Sugar Makers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

Greenfield shows a record of $4,000
expended in 1897 for new buildings, re-
pairs and improvements. Sixty new
houses have been erected at a cost of $780,
600. The record is not equal to that of
most recent years for the reason that no
business blocks have been built, ard the
houses are of moderate cost with one eX-
ception.
T. B. Works, an aged farmer living in
Ashburnham, was surprised by the sudden
entrance into his home one night recently
of two masked men, who after beating him
severely with club and threatening to
still further torture him made him divulge
the whereabouts of $40 which they took
and then escaped Works. two sisters es-
capped from the house by a side door and
gave the alarm. Several neighbors re-
sponded, but could find no trace of the rob-
bers.
Two persons were burned to death in a
fire which partially destroyed small house
at Holyoke Saturday. They were Amelia
Koegel, 35, and Alfred Knell, a two-year-
old boy. The fire started in the Kitchen
of the house, from an oil stove. Miss
Koegel tried to escape with the child
through the pantry, but both were over
come by smoke and suffocated. Several
people were in the upper part Of the house
at the time but they escaped by jumping
from window.
Mr.. Totman is getting to be one of the
most successful creamery men in New Eng
land. He leased the Oharlemont creamery
year ago when it was standing idle, and
in six months built up business which
showed production of 1858 pounds Of
fine butter. He won the grand sweep
stakes at the Connecticut state dairy con-
yention of 1897, with a score of 9S4, also
the grand sweepstakes at the Massachu-
sets state fair 1897, with a score of %.
He won the silver medal from Wells, Rich
ardson g. Co. for perfect color. He made
5000 pounds of butter last week.
The house and barn and other buildings
of the Warner place on the Mortified
road, half mile from Millers Falls, were
burned with all their contents Thursday
night. Mr.. Warner was the only person
in the house. He was in bed and was not
aware of the fire until awakened by the
flames. He barely escaped. This was at
11:15, and the house was nearly all in
flames. The barn and connecting build
lngs we're quickly on fire and nothing was
rescued. Mr.. Warner is a Knights Tenn
plar and with the other property loses his
regalia. The place was used as poultry
farm and a large number of fowls were
burned. 1t is believed the fire started
from chimney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
wlndsor:Countv Court Pro,...,nu.

lneIgrand jury reported Thursday, pre-.
sentlng u true bills, and five not found.
Among the indictments found is one against
w M A. Lawrence for assault with intent to
Kill and murder Judge 7 o Seaver; against
Isaac w. Rush of Weston for assault with
intent to kill and murder Philip II Bull;
four Indictments against III. Gibson for
larceny and attempting to break Jail: one
against l.. j. Peach for attempting to break
Jail. No bill was found against DR.. Allen
OF White River Junction, who shot II. NJ.
Dufur last summer. Dufur was badly in
lured while in a railroad car by bullet
fired by Dr. Allen, who claimed that he
was firing at target. Dufur's suit against
Allen for $50, 600 damages is likely to be
settled out of court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

We live in a country of which the principal
seourge is stomach trouble
Itls more widespread than any other disease,
and, very nearly more dangerous ,.
One thing that makes it so dangerous Is that II
is so little understood
If II we're better understood, it would be more
feared. more easily cured. less universal than IL
is now. -, s..,o-
the trouble as no other medicine d. es. The pure
harmless. curative herbs and plants, of which It
IL composed, are what renders 1t so certain and,
at the same time, 50 gentle a cure
Il helps and strengthens the stomach purihef
and tones up the system
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to VI per bot
tie
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Threatened to XIII His Family.

Martin Cronin, who fled from South
Poultney several months ago to escape ar
rest for maltreating his family, returned
last Thursday. He ordered his family to
Join him, threatening to kill them with a
large knife if they refused Mrs. Cronin
escaped through the back door to a neigh
boris house, and several men set out to
catch Cronin. He was overpowered after
a struggle and the knife was taken from
him. He was taken later TO the work
house at Rutland to await trial in January.
He is over so wears old. He has never
supported his family and has hard name.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

The receivers of the Chase toy works of
Rutland have leased the plant to 7. A.
Peart of Keene, n. H. He will manufac-
ture the Keene non-splitting bicycle rim
Mr.. Peart takes the property on one year,
lease with the option of buying, The rim
has been on the market for about a year
and has proved success, The manufact.
uring has been done at Keene. NJ. Peart
says that there are plenty of orders ahead
for the rim. Birch and maple are used in
the making of the rim. Mr. Peart will
employ from so, to 80 men and will bring
with him only few experts, the rest being
hired in Rutland. The Chase toy works
have been idle two years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Deer Fighting at Ludlow.

Whileiworking on the section Just above
Ludlow a week ago, an engineer of pass
ing freight notified the workmen that two
deer were fighting near the track in what
is known as Section s. man went up
and found that one had killed the other;
but their horns were locked so that the
live deer had dragged the dead one for
some time. He unlocked the horns, and,
after looking at him second, the live one
trotted off. The dead one was taken to
the village. He weighed 100 pounds. Mr.
Glidden, who separated them, will have
the head mounted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Have Invited the Town.

DR.. and Mrs Seward Webb have invited
all the residents of Shelburne, about 1900
persons, to partake in the Christmas fes-
tivities, to be given in the Ring building at
the breeding barn at Shelburne farms, on
Christmas evening. In this building are
three rooms, which will be used for the
dancing hail. supper room and room for a
large Christmas tree. The Christmas tree
festivities will be of the oldfashioned Eng
lish order. The first dance will be led by
DR.. and Mrs. Webb, who will also sit down
to supper with the tSwnspeople.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Former Bay State Beneficiary AssOcia-
ton Officers MAY Re Sued,

The feeling is prevalent among insur-
ance men that the receivers of the Bay
State Beneficiary association of Westfield
are contemplating legal action against
former officers of the company, to recover
considerable money which, it is alleged, is
in possession of these men and which
rightfully belongs to the benefciaries of
the association. The report of the insur-
ance examiners who went over the accounts
of the Bay State company last June shows
that near y $4,000 had been diverted
from the mortuary fund into the expense
account, and it was then ordered that. this
amount be Immediately restored. And
this is supposed to be but a part of the
sum for the recovery of which efforts are
supposed to be planned. There is a qles-
ton of validity of contracts which may
yield large amount and the matter of
shaving" policies, when they become due,
will also be looked into. Criminal action
has also been limited, but the receivers say
that they can see at present no cause for
such action.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
READSRORO.

The Readsboro assumpsit case of George
NJ. Bemis against Clifford G. Brown, which
was on trial in the county court last week
at Bennington, was taken from the jury on
law points Friday, Judge Taft instructing
the jury to bring verdict for defendant.
Bemis claimed that Brown had in his
hands several thousand dollars which he
received while employed as a clerk in the
Bemis store in Readsboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

Walter II. Litch6eld, son of George A.
Litchield, was thrown from a hack at
Keene Saturday, and received a fracture
of one of the bones of the left leg above
the ankle. He was sitting with the driver
holding a large clock that he was about to
deliver for his employers when a sudden
lurch of the vehicle in turning threw him
to the frozen ground.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Three Young People Drowned at
Gardner.


Leda Charland, -, George MORN, ID,
and Frank Waterman, Is, colored, were
drowned at Gardner Monday while playing
and skating on thin ice. The Charland
girl and Young NORM were playing on a
pond, with sled, when the ice gave way
under them and they plunged into the
water. A companion of the children ran
to nearby factory and gave the alarm,
but the bodies were not discovered until
life was extinct. Frank Waterman was
drowned in a mill pond by breaking
through the thin ice on which he was skat-
ing. Some small boys who were with him
ran for help, and boat was put out, but
darkness prevented the finding of the body.
The days fatalities came near numbering
four. A young man named Gendreau
broke through the thin ice on the edge OF
Crystal lake, and fell in up to his neck,
but was rescued.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Bradford Bank Votes an Assessment of
30 Per Cent.

The directors of the Bradford savings
bank and Trust company voted Monday
an assessment of so per cent upon the cap
ital stock, in order, it is said, to repay any
loss the bank might sustain on obligations
held by it against prominent Boston imam
cer, who has recently been in legal and
financial troubles The last published state
ment of the banks conditions showed 1T to
have $50, 900 paid in capital stock and
surplus of $4,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Planning TO Open the Keene Provident
Institution.

The depositors of the Cheshire Provi-
dent Institution at Keene, which has been
under an injunction for year and half,
met at city hall Tuesday to consider the
questions whether the depositors shall Or
ganize new bank or close out the securi-
ties as soon as possible. The attendance
was several hundred and a statement of the
bank was presented by the president, A.
T. Batchelder. After discussions, com
mittee of five, with Hon. j. G.. Bellows of
Walpole as chairman, was chosen to in
vestgate the affairs and recommend what
action be taken at an adjourned meeting
on Jan. u.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Asking That O'Neirs Sentence be Conn
muted to Life imprisonment.

Asking That O'Neirs Sentence be Conn
muted to Life imprisonment.
Frank j. Lawler, junior member of the
law firm of Lamb IL Lawler of Greenfield,
presented to Gov. Wolcott Saturday a pc
tition signed by the parents, brothers and
sisters of John O'Neil, praying that the
death sentence passed upon the latter be
commuted to life imprisonment. The
governor told Mr.. Lawler that he would
grant him hearing when he was prepared
to argue the plea for clemency. Mr.. Law
Ter, accompanied by Mrs. O'Neil, the
mother of the convicted man, called at the
executive department. District Attorney
Hammond of Northampton was at the
state house on other business and met Mr..
Lawler by chance. He accompanied Mr..
Lawler and heard the latter's plea. Mrs.
O'Neil did not see the governor. She re-
manned in the ante-room while Mr. Law
Ter was making his plea.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

Nothing in bath or laundry good as Borax.
Dobbins Floating Borax Soap needs but one trial
to prove its value. Costs same poorer floating
soap. No one has ever tried it without buying
more. Your grocer has II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

Plantation of the heart, nervousness snd u feet
blings, nervous headache eoiS rm MANI" Of weakness
pam N nv Carters Iron Pills made speciai5
s sas he blood. nerves and complexion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
C. P. gibson, AuCtioneer

COMMISSION DEALER in Horses, Real Estate
~ and personal property. Stables, so ELI
ri rect RFattlabnrO. VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
SHEEP LOST.

CTRAYED from my Clark pasture so sasso n.
- Willamsville, the latter part IA sheen had
three old sheep and four LAMBS ,Osoornati6n re.
round hole punched In ears. lnIorm nanS live
warded Win pay Ave cents per Pou"N'
9D' ''' e'0N CHARLES f. TYLER
wiamsville. VT, Dec 0. 1897
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
o. MccILLIVRAY.
Some People
Want the Earth !!

Others are perfectly satisfied with one OF
my Handy Washing Machines AFTER USING
one few times you wouldn't part WIN "
Tor many times its cost. ,s.
also have a stock Of wringers' SO II youi
old one is rot worth repairing, can sehSo
a new one. ,a
Its good timeto get old furniture repA"
and polished during the winter hoh'ns g..
have a machine especially adapted for
grinding skates
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
The Rally at the Blacksmith's-

Scene:-Almost any blacksmith's shop
in winter after a sudden frecze-up. The
road, are full of icy spots,-all the more
dangerous if they happen to he covered
and concealed by a light fall of snow.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-07-08
See Here!

Considering the quality of our
goods we guarantee to save you
money on each purchase, hesides
giving useful present with cash
orders over SO cents.
Every sack of -four is guaranteed
or money refunded. For only Gets
we give you one pound of Baking
Powder equal to most grades retail
ing for 25 cents. Water. ground
meal, fresh every few days. Ar.
buckles coffee, finer coffee for III,
a better for Is, and a very fine
Mocha and Java in two pound tins,
which is delicious. Sugar, Rice,
Grits, Crackers, Pickles, Prepared
Mustard and Canned Goods.
One pound coffee, l coffee pot, l
coffee mill, all for so cents. Lamp
chimneys, dish pans, dippers, pie
plates, oil cans, sauce pans, wash
boards and buckets at very lowest
prices.
Select line Tobacco, Cigars and
Cigarettes.
M. L. & s. G. PHILLIPS.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-07-08

The Thursday night musicals at the
Kennesaw Hotel, by some best talent of
Marietta and Atlanta. are proving q very
enjoyable feature OF that popular hotel.
Prot Freyer. the manager and proprietor
OF the hotel, has recently repainted and
refurnished the hotel, and it is now meet
ing the expectations of the public as a first
class hotel in every particular
We regret to learn that Mr.. Ed Runyan
at the Kennesow Marble Works has lost
the sight Of one Of his eyes by a small
piece of steel flying into it while at work.
DR.. Calhoun. of Atlanta, is treating it.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-07-08
TO Housekeepers.

We wonld respectfully call your atten>
ton to the Kitchen Ware at the Racket
Store. It is preserving time now and
every housekeeper must look to this de,
psrtment for while. We would like to
say that this department is our specially
but although our stock of prescribing kets
ties, Tinware, &c, is complete and, lower
in price than ever BEFORE yet it would be
unfair to our stock to say that any one
line is our specially,
Every department of the Racket Store
is now complete. We have no catch
prices, everything is sold in the same
proportion. A few
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-07-08

Remember that tho Marietta JOURNAL lob
office will duplicate Atlanta Job printing
in style, quality and price
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-07-08
A REGULAR SNAP.

GOODS PRICED AWAY DOWN.
Now is the time above all others, when
you want good things to eat. We have
them in great variety, Spices, Dried Fruit,
Preserves, Apples. Oranges, Bananas,
Lemons, Onions, Sweet and Irish Pota-
toes, and in fact all kinds of groceries,
and you can get them without the least
trouble in the world from US. OF course
we are proud OF our stock, but the thing
we pride ourelf ON most is the most ordi.
nary of common place articles ofall grocer.
les. but which # not good is criminal" in
its badness. We refer to Coffee we have
the best in town. Come to see US.
= GEO. S OWEN & co.