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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES
Brutal Assault ON an Orange Girl Who
Was Teaching school ut MiIlington.

Ellen Mayo 20. a graduate Of the Orange High
school and daughter o. Assistant Postmaster
Mayo OF that towr, was assaulted sunday at Nil
lingt0u little village In the town - New salem.
where she was teaching school She boarded a.
the house Of Albert blanchard and soon after
the family left for church in the forenoon she
heard a knock at the door. and 900 opening it wns
confronted by "a strange man who demanded her
pIcketuo0k When She refused o. give % O. htm
he struck her with his tst and she fell 90 the
floor UNCONSCIOUS The man then gagged and
bound her and committed a criminal assault up
on her He also searched the house ana found
two pocEetUOoks which contained less than
Mis- Mayo was unconscious for about al hour.
and then able 10 make herself heard 10y some
OF the nelghb0rs, who came 20 her rescue Dr
Witt 81 North Dana was summoned TO attend her
Miss MAYO described the 10 Deputy sheriff
Fowler % Orange, and posse OF men secured
the country about the village all the aft. ruo1u.
but thev were unable 10 fiul any trace OF the a.
sAilaut. and MIR. Fowler sent VIC 20 all the sur
rounding towns 10 have watch kept for the
man He WAS described 10y Miss Mayo about
five feet nine inches tai. Weighing about liJ
pounds. and probably between - and ~ years
old He had light complexion. heavy brown
mustache and straight black hair. lie did not
look ike an outdoor lAbOrer or common tramp
He was dressed IN a black suit and wore golf
cap A cut over his left the chief dis
tinguishing mark on him None OF the Milling
ton people have seen any man recently VINO an
swers to that description
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

Mount Hermon and Mortified seminary
opened this week, examinations being
given on Wednesday and Thursday.
(. NJ. Dickinson of Ftchburg, who
came to Mortified TO attend the field day
exercises, was sick an5 unable to attend
the exercises.
Hon. Joseph Mason, a son Of Rev.
Thomas Mason, an early pastor Of North
fields church, then related many interest
ing "reminiscences OF his early life in
Mortified.
Hon. Joseph Mason, formerly Of
Worcester, is a guest at Simpsons Inn.
He is a son Of Rev. Thomas Mason, who
for many years was the settled pastor OF
the Unitarian church.
Twenty-Five years ago the Pocumtuck
Valley Memorial association was enter
tanned in Mortified, and before leaving
Mortified on the present meeting they as
surred their hosts that they should leave
open the year Of 1922 for an invitation
| from Mortified
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
SUSAN A. REED


vs. Windham County Court
JOSEPH L. REED March Term. A d ls9S
Whereas. susan A. Reed Of Rockingham in the
County OF Mlndham. and state OF Vermont on
the 18th day OF August. A b 1877. filed in the
ONCE OF the ceIk OF this court her petition Drav.
ing that the bonds OF matrimonv between hers 4
and the said Joseph u. be dissolved, setting forth
the marriage ceremony between them and her
Issluehct Mithln TINS said county; also that while
she mas Ialthtully Kept the marriage covenant the
SAID Joseph L., has viOlated,the same for that he
at dlVers times since said marriage has committed
the crime OF adultery. has treated her the said
petitioner, with intolerable severity. has wifuIly
deserted her, and has refused 10 provide for her
suitable maintenance and support And further
setting forth that there have been born of said
marriage, 10 the said parties the following named
children, 10 wit: William Henry W. Reed Eunice
n heed. Ida II. Reed, kmma j F. Reed JTrban
W Reed, ana Edward D. Reed all OF whom are
now minors And praying that the bonds of
nlAtrlmony between the said parties be dissolved
lor the causes aforesaid, and that the care ems
tody, education and maintenance Of said minor
children OF said parties be committed and en-.
trusted 10 the said libellRnt during the remainder
OF the minority Of such children respectively
ana II appearing that the SAID Joseph L. Read is
now wit out tins state
II Is ORDERED, that said Joseph L Reed be
required 70 appear before said court on the sec
ond Tuesday Of March A. ID 1895, in Newfane i'm
sald county and make answer 10 the said De.
ullon' that the petitioner shall cause this order
with tue substance Of said petition as above SET
torth. 20 be published in The Vermont Phoenix a
newspaper published in Brattleboro in said
cation 10 be al least three weeks previous 10 the
sala term OF said court. Given under my hand
az bratteboro, IN the county of Mindham this
Soth day OF August, A. d. 1897
sos j, H. MERRIFIELD. Clerk
Stichhey q sargent Attys for Petitioner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
Opening Of Mount msrmon school

Mount Hermon school opened Wednesday with
800 students, OF whom l25 at Mount Hermou
for the first time. There have been very few
changes in the faculty. MIR. Fife the new teacher
In the Latin department, graduated from
ale last year Miss Conway, who has been at
the head Of the German department, returns after
an absence OF year. DR., Baright physician
who has practiced several years IN New York
will be the resident physician OF Mount Hermou
He will lecture twice a week on medical subjects
He Is a graduate Of Cornell and University Of
Michigan medical school. The opening session az
the chapel yesterday morning was well attended
by friends OF the school besides the students Mr.
NJ ody conducted the services and gave talk
urging the bows 70 make good beglnnipgs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

Inc game was called OF account Of
darkness after part Of the ninth inning
was played. Bondvilie made five scores
in their half OF the ninth inning and
Manchester had made three and had ole
man on base and two were ont when the
game was called. This makes eight games
the Bondvilles have played this year and
is their eighth victory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
WERT DOVER

Dir. and Mrs Geo. Davis Of Pelham. Mass are
at j. b Davis's
Miss Belle Davis, the victim Of the runaway
last week, is slowly improving
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Harris Of Saratoga y. y
called on friends here the past week
Nahum Harris returned 10 Amherst, Mass, last
Monday. He will soon leave for Blair, Neb
The schools began this week with Geo Wyman
OF Jamaica as teacher in the village and George
Batcheder Of Peru in No.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Mrs. Holland Morse is il quite poor health.
Herbert bingham is housed with tonsilitis
Fred Moore is visiting in Springfield, Mass. for
"a week more
Geo. HoughtOn took a business trip TO Massa-
chusetts The latter part OF last week
School began on Monday OF last week with A
v b. Piper Of Bratteboro as teacher
Mr. ana Mrs. f. G Morse and son Julian left
here On Thursday morning Tor their home in Chi
cago.
Mrs. W. Z. Gushing of Cambridge. Mass. is
visiting her son at L. h. Browns tor week or
more.
W. Titcomb Dole returned to Boston Saturday
after visit Of three weeks with Harrison Aldrich
at "Fernbank
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
wARDsBoRO CENTRE.

The fall term of school began Monday with Miss
Mary Halliday Of Dover teacher.
Mrs Sarah NJ Estabrook left town Monday 10
visit in Miers Falls and Beverly Mass
Carlos Brigham Of Fitchburg, Mass is visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. +. f. Brigham
Fred Madison Of SALISBURY is visiting his un.
Gle, ID. l.. Dexter, and other relatives in town
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

The light fingered gentry got in effective work
Labor Day at Greenfield and Turner's Fails.
Martin Sauter well. known German had his
$50 diane taken from his shirt bosom. A
man smelling Of the boutonniere IN Mr.
Sauter's coat lapel, while a side partner took the
diamond neatly from the other side Patrick
Cummings lost so while on "A crowded electric
car. Edwin A. Stratton the level manufacturer
lost 80. friend Of Thomas keefe realized that
she had lost S23 when she boarded a steam car at
the station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
IN THE LOCAL FIELD,
WILMINGTON. .
Death of Mrs. {. {. Haskell AT Denison
Texas.


The sad intelligence reaches us Of the
death Of Mrs. {. {. Haskell at Denison,
Texas on Aug. IS Mrs Haskell was the
only daughter Of Mr and Mrs. A. NJ. Bis
sell Of this place and was born April ~,
1S41 She was married TO DR.. {. {. Has
KEEL in 1880. They resided in town for a
number Of yeas, removing to Greenfield
Mass. and from that place 10 Iowa and
from that state to Texas eight years ago.
Mrs. Haskell was a very estimsble WON
an, beloved by all who knew her, and the
news Of her death will bring sorrow 10
many hearts. She leaves two daughters
Mrs. J. H. Vance and Miss Lucy Has
kell She has three brothers-E. NJ. Bis
sell Of independence, Iowa, L. NJ. Bis.
sell Of Wellesley. Mass, and Chas. w. Bis
sell Of this town Mrs. Haskell was a
member Of the Congregational church and
was a devout, consistent Christian woman.
The several schools have all begun the
fall term.
c. H. Parmelee and family are visiting
in New Jersey.
Summer visitors are leaving for their
homes each day
MI and Mrs. Clark Chandler are visit
ing friends in the West.
Guy O. Howe and ohm Boyd are attend
ing school at Mortified, Mass.
1t is expected that there will be popu-
lar excursion to Boston about oct. /.
Mrs Bennett and her daughter. Mrs.
Bagley, have returned to their home in
Worcester.
W. II. Draper, who was injured in Bos-
ton recently while driving, has not return
ed home yet.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Titus are visiting
in Boston, Ashburnham and other places
in Massachusetts.
At the regular meeting of the Masonic
lodge on Wednesday evening the first de-
gree was conferred
Mr. and Mrs. a. NJ. Parmelee have re-
turned from their visit to friends in New
! ork and Pennsylvania
A few members Of the Grand Army
post attended the reunion al South Lon
donderry on Wednesday.
II. W. Stearns has sold one Of his cot
tages at Raponda TO Mrs. Harriet Fox and
and one 10 Mrs. Grace Newell Lyon.
Amasa Kidder and son OF Lowell, Mass ,
and Harry Kidder of Northampton have
been recent visitors at j. II. Kidder's.
Rev G.. NJ. Schott Of New ! ork preach
ed al the Baptist church on Sunday even
ing. II was a union service and the house
was well filled
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

Mortified up the West River valley to ia
maica and Londonderry. He told Of Cap
tain Melvin's death and burial and how, a
few years ago, his pocket compass was I'M
earthed near Jamaica Depot Mr.. Wheel
er then exhibited this valuable relic of the
early history OF this section.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
TATE OF VERMONT. Westminster

- BY the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested 10 the estate Of MAR
SHALL X. WHITNEY, late OF BrooKline in said
district, deceased, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will de-
eide upon the allowance Of the account Of c. p
Stickney, Administrator upon said estate and
decree distribution thereof 10 the persons entitled
at the session thereof TO be held at the town
nall. in Iownshend. on the sixth day OF October
\. D.. 1897. when and where YOU IN Az be heard in
the premises. II you cause. g.
ZINA II AII.RFE Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

~ ESTATE OF ASHAEl GORE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court. for the District Of
Marlboro, commissioners, 10 receive. examine
ana adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate Of Ashae Gore. late Of Whiting
nam, In said district, deceased. and all aims ex.
mbited IN offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid. al D. NJ
Canedy hotel in Nottingham. on the fourteenth
day Of October and the fourteenth day OF
February, next from ] O'Clock P NJ until 4
O'Clock ?. NJ, each OF said days, and that six
months from the 18th day OF August, A. d. 1897.
is the time limited by said court for said creditors
10 present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Nottingham. this 8lst day OF August
A. ID. 1897,
ROYAL .. WILCOX. Ic
WILLIAM A BROWN Commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
TRY ALIENS FOOT EASE,

A powder % be shaken into the shoes AT this
season your feet feel swollen and hot, and get
tired easily. II you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease. II cools the feet
and makes walking easy Cures and prevents
swollen and sweating feet baters and calous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions Of all pain and
gives rest and comfort Try 1t to-day Sold by
AL druggists and shoe stores for 3 cents. Trial
package free. Address, Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy,
n. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
BONNEVILLE.
Bondvnle Wins Again

The Bondvile base ball nine went 10
Manchester Centre and played game last
Saturday, against a team composed of
players from Poultney, Dandy, North
Pownal, North Adams and Manchester
which was called Manchester nine. Fol
lowing is the score.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
lrgaI Motifs.
CTATF or VERNOyT- N.


- BY the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate OF THOM-
deceased. Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will de
eide upon the allowance OF the account OF -. 4
GARFIELD. Administrator upon said estate. ana de-
cree distribution thereof 10 the persons entitled
al the session thereof TO be held at the town hall
N Townshend. on the sixth dAy Of October, A. d
lsy' when and where you may be heard IN the
premises. II you cause 81
ZINA Il. ALLBEE. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

The safe in the store Of Atwood Brothers
was blown open early Tuesday morning
A hole was bored in the top Of the safe
and charge Of powder used. The heavy
outside door was blown from its hinges and
the windows Of the building were broken
by the explosion a steel chest inside
contained the money and resisted the al
tack. The burglars secured no booty eX-
cept few dollars in pennies, which were
not in the chest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
EAST DOVER

Mrs Elliot May is disabled with a swelling on
her shoulder. Her sister Is caring for her.
The schools began Monday with the same
teachers as IN the summer term in this part Of
the town.
Miss Alice Jefts has finished her work for Ira
Laz-lles FAM IN Aorlhheld. She returned
home last week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD

new London Division.
Taking effect June. q. 1897
GOING SOUTH.
Trains leave BrRttleboro as follows.
o:S0 ,. n. for Springfield and New York
o'@u A. NJ, Tor Mnlers Falls Palmer and New Lon
don. Connecting at Millers Halis with F1tcn.
burg X. H., at Palmer with Boston a Albany
X. H., at Willimantic with New England r. R.
az New London with n. Y, NH q II r. R.
and Steamer Block Island for Mystic Island
watch Hill ana Block Island
s:lO A. H., for Springfield and New York
lo5G A. ~, for Millers Falls and stations on Fitch
burg K K, Palmer and stations on Boston s.
Albany X. K. and for New London
l'4o P. NJ, mail train for Springfield
$50 ?. n, for Spri gfield and New York
SO p 4, Tor Millers Falls and stations on Fitch
purg r. X, Palmer and New London and New
YORK via Norwich Line.
';S' P H., for Springfield and New York
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive at Brattleboro as follows.
lOSo A; NJ from New York via Norwich Line, New
London. Palmer and Millers Falls
9:oO and ll:Oo A. n, from Springfield
ls5o p H., from New London, Palmer and Millers
ESQ, 6;49 and 1905 P. NJ, from Springfield and
New York
s. NJ, from New London. connecting from
BLOCK Island, Watch Hill and Mystic Island: also
rainier, MtlieTs Falls and intermediate stations
subject 20 change without notice.
ID. MACkENZlE, Supt., New London
b. W. CUMMINGS, q. p. A.. st. Adams.
j. A. soUTHARD, d. p. A., New London.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Women Margaret Chechong, Miss Ella Clark
Miss Annie L. Gardner Mrs Nettie Harding 2
Mrs. Nm. Kenny, Miss Hattie Waite, Miss Zetta
Willis, Mrs. John l.. Wood.
Men.-Mr. BrocKway, A. J, Cook, L. b Law,
son, Geo. St. Lawrence
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

Cholera morbus cholera infantum, diarrhoea
dysentery, and all those other deadly enemies 10
the little ones are infalibly cured by Dr. Fower's
Extract Of Wild strawberry,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
NERVOUS PROSTRATION.
A New Jersey Woman Expresses
Her Gratitude to Mrs. Pink
ham for Relief

"Will You kindly allow me, " writes
Miss Mary L. Saidt to Mrs. Pinkham,
the pleasure of expressing my graft
tude for the wonderful relief have
experienced by taking your Compound?
/ suffered for a long time with nervous
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

wish to announce 10 the people Of Brattleboro
that am prepared 10 do your locksmithing kew
httlng, etc. Keys fitted from IS cents up accord
ing TO quality and labor Yale Paracentric Corbin
or any lock on the market fitted
Aour Umbrellas and Parasols repaired-one
cents up. - JILL w
They all tell US that we are doing the Bicycle
repairing or the town. Why don Z YOU give US a
trlAl. All worR warranted the best in town, and
prices are ~ Keeping with the times We are
selling lots or our 20 pair tires and not one com
plant yet We have Just got a lot Of Morgan a
Virgin inner tubes 20 put into your old nose pipe
good as a new tire. SO il you are anxious TO save
money and get good work 20 10
j. B. DUNTON.
Under Barrows & Co. s Coal Once,
No. Main Street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
To Rent.

'INOP FLOOR In Leonard block, nine rooms
= suitable Tor one large or two small families
Also, single room, furnished or unfurnished on
the second floor Apply to S. W. EDGETT
a W 37-u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
MORRIS & GREGG
Kitchen Furnishings, Wall Payer,
CrOckery and Lamps.
Notice.

7 HAVE 10 my hands the tax bills assessed by
! the seiectmen for the year isg-. \ pr cen
discount Will he given on the town tax u paid
within g. days from tn date OF the notice
37s5 WHITFIELD Town Treasurer.
Vernon. sept /. is91.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

medicine a trial. ! took two bottles
and was cured. l can cheerfully state,
if more ladies would only give your
medicine a fair trial they would bless
the day they saw the advertisement, and
there would be hapnier homes. Imean
to do all l can TO. you in the future.
/ have You alone TO thank for my re-
covery, Or which am very grateful, 4"
Miss MARY L. SAIDT, Jobstown, n. J
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-13
NJ, *. ~ Il. Rates.

The following rates have been made by
the Missouri. Kansas and Texas:
Dallas Texas, May l6 and II. Mayfest
Ticket Agents Waco, Denison and Gaines
Vile and Intermediate Points:
For the above occasion sell tickets TO
Dallas on May 10 and for trains arriving
Dallas morning OF May II, limited for re-
turn TO May IS. at rate OF fare ana one
third for round trip.
Ardmore, l. T.. May 10 to 81. Epworth
League conference.
For above occasion rate Of fare ana one
third ON the certificate plan is authorized.
/. H. Mason agent Gulf. Colorado and santa
Re railway, joint agent. secretary TO De
elected at the meeting.
Lockhart. Texas May 10 to %. district
Epworth League meeting
For the above occasion rate OF fare ana
a third on the certificate plan is authorl2ed'
Joint agent 10 be appointed and secretary
will be elected at the meeting.
Marlin Texas, May % to ~. barbecue
and shooting tournament.
Ticket Agents belion, Dallas, Fort worm
and Intermediate Points:
For the above occasion sell tickets 10
Marlin ana return on May 81 and for trains
arriving Marlin morning of May %. limited
for return to May 2S. at rate OF one rare
for the round trip.
Georgetown, Texas. May 90 TO June l.
commencement exercises Georgetown UNI
yorSity.
For the above occasion sell tickets 10
GEORGETOWN and return on May 20 ana 20,
limited for return TO June ?. at rate OF
fare and a third for the round trip
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-13
A BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT.
Judge West Hopes to Clear His
Docket of Many Cases
AN EXHIBITION OF CRUEL BRUTALITY
Horse Knocked In the Head Because
He Was Fractious-1ndIctcd for
First Degree Murder.

Beaumont, Texas, May l2.-Judge S. y.
West this afternoon informed The Post cor
respondent that he was hopeful Of clearing
the present district court docket OF all the
cases that could be tried. The term began
with a docket OF l76 cases. and eighty-two
OF them have already been disposed Of for
the term. either by Judgment by default.
service quashed or continued by consent
of parties or for service Tomorrow the
court will begin the trial OF cases in ear
nest, the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Hernandez
ct al Va. the Gulf. Beaumont and Kansas
City Railroad company. suit for damages.
being set for o'clock. and It will be tried
before a jury. More than year ago the
husband Of the defendant was crushed TO
death while unloading logs from one OF de-
fondants cars. When the suit was first
filed damages In the sum Of $4,000 were
asked. but at the November term last year
the defendants amended their petition and
asked for $4,000 dan.nges, At this same
term the case was triad, but the iuSy failed
to agree on verdict and a mistrial was
entered
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-13
PROMINENT OFFICIALS HERE
IA
James A. Blair. President Of the H.
Is. & ". T. In the City.
PLEASED WITH THE ROADS WORKING
All the Excursions Yesterday Were
Grand Successes - Extension OF
TicISets-TraclSs Under Water.

James A. Blear. owner of the Houston
East and West Texas. accompanied by
Colonel James Byrne. attorney of the road
in New York, arrived In the city yester-
day. They left last night for Shreveport
and may return to New York from that
point.
Mr.. Blair. when seen by Post reporter
and asked as to the working of his road
said: II am pleased to state that find
everything in the best condition under tho
management of n. S. Meldrum, our gem
cral manager. and the Improvements we
have been contemplating will soon show
up for themselves. We do not propose to
DO stiutiug in making all the necessary
improvements needed FOR first class road
I'VE propose to have at an early date
ono of the finest through lines running to
Houston. Our own engines and cars will
soon be at hand and with tho near con-
nection of the Kansas and Pacific rail-
road We propose to do Il very large busi-
ness. There will be no more changes
made than already mentioned In your
newspaper. as to the betterments of the
read, as we have made all arrangements
lor everything necessary"