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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

Henry Revoir was buried by a cave-in
of earth and stones at Newport, Wednes-
day. His lower limbs were crushed and
he was injured internally so badly that his
recovery is doubtful.
Egbert Starr, prominent retired lawyer
of New York, died yesterday. He was
born in Middlebury in 1918. His father,
Peter Starr, was a prominent Vermont
lawyer Mr.. Starr has made gifts of a
total value of 100000 to Middlebury col
lege. He leaves one son, DR.. NJ. A. Starr.
neurologist of the faculty of the New York
college OF physicians and surgeons.
Eugene Ball, %, son of Justin E. Ball,
jumped from a third-story window at his
home on It'll street at Springfield, Mass.
Tuesday, and died soon after Young Ball
was convalescing from typhoid fever. His
sister was watching by his bedside, and
when she left the room to call his father
the young man rose from his bed, opened
the window and jumped. He struck on
his head and left side.
George P. Lawrence of North Adams
was nominated Tuesday as Republican
candidate in the first congressional district
by a solid vote from Berkshire, Hampden
and Hampshire counties. The figures
were 141 for Lawrence TO 40 for Dana Ma
lone on the informal ballot, and lat TO 80
on the formal ballot. The Franklin coun-
ty men did not vote TO make the nomina-
ton unanimous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
WESTMINSTER.

J. II. Underwood is now very busy on
his new house.
Mr. and Mrs Z. A. Willard of Boston
have been visiting relatives and friends
here since last week
Miss Rose Albee and Miss Lila Rich
ardson went to NARROW Wednesday to
spend the rest of the week with Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Washburu.
Mrs. b. T. Phelps found her pantry had
been entered by cutting through the screen
Tuesday morning and the breakfast she
had contemplated preparing was missing
The Social Library association held
their annual meeting al the library room
Monday afternoon. eleciing officers as fol-
lows President. II. A. Willard: vice
president, d. A. Hills: librarian. sec
Rotary and treasurer, Mrs. b. F. Sleep
er; committee TO buy books. etc +. b.
Hyde, Mrs. S. NJ. Nutiing, Miss Susie
Kellogg. All were reflections with the
exception OF Mr.. Hyde and Mrs Nutting.
A vote of thanks was extended to Mrs. c.
W. Thompson for the gift OF book case
during the year. The books are also TO be
catalogued.
Mason s. Stone, state superintendent
OF education. will meet the teac hers of
Westminster at the schoolhouse in the
East parish at O'Clock ?. NJ, Oct. y. 1t
is desired that the mothers of pupils at
tend the afternoon meeting that they may
become acquainted with modern methods
and support the teachers in their work.
In the evening at 1880 o'clock Mr.. Stone
will address the citizens and teachers in
the town hall. These meetings will be in
teresting. We hope the people will attend
in large numbers as it will be for the in
terest of all-teachers, parents, and tax
PAYERS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

Windham County Pomona grange met
with Protective grange at Grange hall yes
terday. The morning meeting was de-
voted to fifth degree work. The exercises
in the afternoon were open to the public.
Oscar T. Ware welcomed the visitors, and
Z. o. Lee of Vernon responded. Mrs.
Marcia Harvey gave an amusing recitation,
Prayer and Potatoes" Mrs. Sarah j.
Whitman read an excellent essay on Waste
Energy" Miss Addie Bennett of Dunn
merston recited the story "How ST. Mich
ael's was Saved" An autoharp selection
was given by Mrs. Ella Sargent. The first
question discussed was, ''Shall Farmers
Pattern after Professional Men in TAX
ing Vacations" Opinions were expressed
by C. W. Sargent, W. S. Allen of Jackson
vile, G. H. Underwood of Westminster,
c. d. Whitman, and others, including
several ladies. 'Should Farmers give
More Attention to Common Schools?" was
discussed by Mrs. A. j. Currier, Mrs. A.
A. c. Ware, and Mrs. A. L. c. Robbins.
The exercises were closed by a recitation
by Flossie Spaulding.
A meeting of the fair committee is called
for 1880 O'Clock tomorrow evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
BRATTLEBORO, 8.

They closed at noon yesterday in season
for the trains going north. o
The girls home of Westminster is to
give an entertainment in Union hall next
Wednesday evening as a benefit to that
institution. This home is a branch Of the
Kurn Hattin homes, and the people have
the same interest in its welfare and sue
cess. The entertainment is to consist nf a
flag and doll drill. The village is being
canvassed for the sale of tickets and they
are being readily taken. Some months
ago a number of Bellows Falls people
went to Westminster where the same en-
tertainment was given, and the impressions
were so favorable of it, as well as the cause
for which it was given, that they asked
those in charge to come to Bellows Falls
with it. 1t should meet with generous
support from every one. This home is
one of those in the village, south of the
town hall and has about twelve inmates,
two of whom are from this village. Its OBJ
ject is the same as the boys home, that of
providing good homes, with educational
and Christian influences for all those girls
that can be accommodated who are home
less and friendless. Mrs. 5. w. Wilder, IT,,
has two songs upon the program.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
GRANGE NEWS.
A Memorial Service.

An impressive memorial service was held
by Protective grange, in Grange hall We'd
nesday evening, in the memory of all the
members Of the grange who have died
since its institution in 1878. The services
opened with the singing of Jesus, Lover of
my Soul" by the choir, which was followed
by "reminiscences Of Father Lawrence, a
Vermont man, who originated the order in
New England, by e. w. Sargent. Mrs. j.
p. Goodenough read the poem "Sweet
Bye and Bye" being assisted in the chorus
by the choir; Mrs. Julia Harris and Mrs
Marcia Harvey alluded pleasantly to each
of the deceased members; Mrs. Harvey
read the poems, The Tenant Has Moved
Away" and The Reaper and the Flow
ers ~ Mrs W. g. Norris read the poems,
Mothers Hands, and Those Deaf
Dear Hands" and the choir sang Nearer,
my God. 10 Thee The service was fol
lowed by a roll-cal which was well re-
sponded to. A social hour was then spent
in the banquet hall, where refreshments
were served. Following are the names of
the - members who have died since the
grange was Qrvauizad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
e. e. PERRY.
ClothieE. Halter.
CAMBRIDGEPO

Mrs. Dea. Gushing, who has been in
poor health for some time, is failing.
Loyal legion will meet Saturday after
noon at o'clock with Alice Weaver.
Norman Blodgett went to Boston Mon
day morning, returning on Wednesday.
Frank Powers was called to Brattleboro
on Sunday by the illness of his mother.
A. j. Blodgett went Tuesday to visit
friends in western Vermont and New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Preston of Bridge
water were the guests over Sunday of Mrs
Thrasher.
Kendall d White advertise to sell bv
auction their farm, tools and household
furniture Oct. Il.
Mrs. Louise Manly and Mrs. Nelson
Sherman Of South Charlestown, y. H., Wis
tied their sister, Mrs L. H Howard. last
week
The October meeting of the W. c. T. [.
will be held in the chapel at the usual hour,
Thursday afternoon, Oct. II. Mrs. Hat
tie Clark will take for her topic. Echoes
from the midsummer meeting and state
convention
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
The Observation-Disclosures wedding.

The wedding of W. S. Durham and
Miss Nettie Wheeler, which was solemnized
Wednesday evening, proved to be one of
the prettiest and most enjoyable occasions
this village has seen for a long time. The
Universalist church was elegantly and art
istically trimmed with autumn flowers.
principally hydrangeas and helenas. The
pulpit was removed and the alcove in the
rear was banked high with hydrangeas
bordered with bright yellow helenas. There
were four evergreen arches across the aisles
for the party to pass under. A large horse
shoe was suspended over the altar made of
evergreen and flowers. Miss Bailey of
Keene, an intimate friend of the bride,
presided at the organ. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Marggraf, assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Fullerton of the Congregation
al church. The arrangements at the church
and the ushers were in charge of c. Her
bert OsgoOd as master of ceremonies. The
maid of honor was Miss Blanche Bowtelle
of Boston, cousin of the bride, while W.
K. Bowtelle, an uncle, acted as best man.
Six trademarks, two flower girls and a page
were in attendance. George B. Wheeler,
father of the bride, gave her away The
ceremony was simple and impressive. The
church was packed to its utmost capacity,
over 400 invitations having been extended
TO that and the reception which followed at
Towns hotel, of which Mr.. Durham is
the present proprietor. The hotel parlors
and dining room were tastefully decorated.
presenting a very attractive appearance.
The guests were presented TO the bridal
party in the hotel parlors and lunch was
served in the dining room, under super
vision of Caterer Aldrich. The couple left
on the Rutland sleeper followed by the
good wishes of many friends, large party
of whom attended them to the station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
TOwNSHEND.
Wnlard-Cheney.

Chas. H. Willard, %, one of Towns
hend's leading citizens and the owner OF
the mill property at that place, was mar
ried Wednesday evening to Miss Helen L.
Cheney, late of Beloit, Wis, in the old
Wheelock house, occupied by the BRIDE 5
mother, Mrs. Geo. A. Cheney. There
were present relatives, mill employees and
artist friends Of the bride. Miss Cheney
was promising student of the Art Stu
dents League of New York, and came to
Townshend with party of sketchers unI
der direction of her cousin, the late TbeoI
dore Robinson, in 1895. The house was
beautifully trimmed by the brides friends
most of whom had been fellow students
The bride wore white, aud the bride maids,
Misses Julia Sague, of Poughkeepsie, N.
York, and Anna Watson of Rock Hill. S.
c., pink silk. Marcus Coolidge of Fitch
burg, Mass, and Herbert Stone of Brook
Ign, n. Y, assisted the groom. Rev. Mr.,
Hardy officiated and Miss Hardy PLAYED
the bridal march from Lohengrin. There
were many beautiful presents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
GRAFTON.

Dick Redfield has gone TO Alstead, y. a.
Lew Thompson called on friends here
on Sunday last.
Mrs. Flora Sherwin has returned to
Springfield, Mass.
Miss Mary Downing is visiting her sister
Mrs. Chas. Thompson.
Mason Walker and wife are spending a
few weeks in Boston and Pawtucket.
G. NJ. Taylor is spending a few days in
town before returning to Washington.
Mrs. Maria Goodenough went to her
sisters at Springfield on Saturday last.
Mrs. Nellie Morse and daughter of
Kansas, are visiting at Geo. Whitcomb's.
Myron StOddard of jamestown, Wis, is
spending short time with his sister, Mrs.
Fannie Tenney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Jellison have gone
to Bellows Falls, where he has employ
ment as steDographer in the Osgood &
Barker shops,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Mason, and H. II.
Burlingame, were the delegates attending
the Congregational conference at Ludlow
on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

The second anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the Y. NJ. c. A. was celebrated by
a mass meeting held in the opera house
Sunday evening. A special program was
prepared for the occasion. President j.
c. Day in few well chosen words spoke
of the work of the past year, and of the
plans and hopes for that to come, which
he said were more fully outlined in the
prospectus which would be distributed in
few days. In closing he introduced Gen.
o. o. Howard of Burlington, who gave the
principal address of the evening. He
spoke of what the Y. NJ. G. A had done
for our country, what it did during the
civil war, known in that work as the Chris
tian commission. he made a strong plea
that it be we'll supported, showing in all he
said his hearty approval and belief in its
work and power for good in a community.
Secretary Fitzsimmons gave brief out
line of the work done since his connection
with the association, beginning July l,
what 1t is hoped to do in the coming years,
and of the need of funds with which to
carry on the work. The choir of the Con-
gregational church and the Y. NJ. c. A.
glee club sang several times very accepta-
bly,. The opera house was well filed.
The feeling that our Y. NJ. Z. A. is doing
a good work and one mitch needed in the
town is growing among the people. There
can surely be no doubt that business men
and others will rally to its support, and
that the $1,000 needed for its next year S
work will be raised. A canvass will be be-
gun at once for this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Meeting Of the woman's Auxiliary at
Emmanuel Church.

The annual convention Of the Vermont
Branch Of the WomRn's Auxiliary to the
Board of Missions of the Episcopal church
was in session yesterday and the day be
fore at Emmanuel church. Wednesday
evening the rite of confirmation was ad-
nlinistered to a class of eleven by Bishop
Hall, assisted by Rev. George Y. Bliss of
Burlington, Rev. A. W. S. Gordon of
Texas, and our local rector, d. l.. San
ford. Bishop Hall addressed the class and
congregation in a very instructive and en-
tertainng manner upon the duties of
church memb 'rship. The convention was
opened by sermon upon the missionary
work of the church by Rev. MI. Bliss and
an informal reception was held later in the
parish house About 70 ladies from all
parts of the state were present. also Rev.
Mr.. Collins of Brattleboro with his wife
and Mrs. Tyler, Rev. Mr.. Hanger of
Vaudeville, Rev. Mr.. Garden of Windsor,
Rev. Mr.. Tunnel OF King Hall school,
Washington, d. c., and Rev. Mr.. Bryant.
Officers were chosen Wednesday morn
ing as follows: Mrs. Z. p. ellison, Rut-
land, president; Mrs. L. G.. Kingsley of
Rutland first vice president : Mrs. H. W.
Thompson, Bellows Falls, second vice
president corresponding secretary, Miss
Gertrude Denison of Royalton; recording
secretary, Mrs. j. r. Pember, Woodstock;
treasurer Mrs. Wyman of Manchester
Centre: secretary Of juniors, Mrs. Z. L.
Temple of Rutland in place of Mrs. Thos.
Garfield of Burlington, who has been the
promoter of this branch of the work. Dis
trict managers were elected for the Rut-
land, Burlington, Montpelier and St. AL
bans districts. The meetings of Wednes-
day were nearly all devoted to routine bust
ness. The reports given Of the work
showed the past year to have been success
full in many ways. A goodly balance is in
the treasury, with about 1850 used for
mission work. Considerable discussion
was had over proposed amendment to the
constitution, the effect of which would be
TO restrict the uses of money raised by the
auxiliaries closely to mission work, accord
ing to the wishes of Bishop Hall, whereas
heretofore money raised by them might be
devoted to any branch of parish expenses,
as was approved by Bishop Bissell. The
meeting closed Wednesday evening and
delegates returned to their homes Thurs
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

The opening of the school year in New
York finds the city short of accommoda-
tons for several thousand school children,
as usual, but the lack is much less than in
former years, proving the advance which
has been made under reform administra-
ton. Many new school buildings have
been added, and others are in process of
erection. The figures showing what will
be the cost of public school education in
Greater New York are magnificent in their
proportions. In the two boroughs of Man
haitian and Bronx $6,S43, 600 will be de-
manded for next year. Brooklyn is ex-
pending 2,735, 900 this year. Long Island
city appropriates $112, 900. Thus, exclu-
sive OF Staten Island, there is a total of
nearly 5000, 600 for the maintenance of
public schools in the Greater New York
territory for one year, and this takes no
account of the amount raised by bond
sales expended in the construction of
buildings. This is twice the sum of the
combined yearly income of Harvard, Yale,
Girard, Cornell and Columbia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
Dsafne.s Cannon BE Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear There is only one
way 70 cure Deafness, and that is by constitu.
ttonal remedies. Deafness Is caused by an in
hamed condition OF the mucous lining OF the
EustachiAn Tube. When this tube gets infiamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hearing
and when II Is entirely closed Deafness is the re
sult,RRd unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored TO its normal condit
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out
OF ten are caused by cstarrh, which is nothing
but an tnfiRmed condition OF the mucous sur
faces.
We Will give 500 for any case OF deafness
caused by cataTrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
II. j. CHENEY a Co, Toledo, o.
tB-sold by Druggists rs cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
High school Notes.

All schools in the village are to begin
today at $3.50 A. NJ. and close at p. NJ. on
account of firemen's day exercises.
Bishop Hall visited the High school yes.
terday forenoon and spoke interestingly to
the pupils upon the advantages and neces-
sity 10 the rising generation Of liberal ed
ucation.
At the next meeting of the graded school
teachers, to be held the first Monday even
ing in November, Prin. Crawford will give
talk upon the Harvard Summer Schools
which he attended during his vacation
this year.
The entire school board Monday morn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
WEsTMINsrER WEST

Judge Severens OF Kalamazoo met with
Sl2, 900 loss last Thursday as his barns,
machinery, wheat, mllet, hay and pepper.
mint oil were destroyed by fire at his farm
at Pearle, Mich. Mr.. Severens has a farm
of about 5000 acres, about 1000 acres OF
which is under cultivation. He cultivates
peppermint quite extensively and does his
own distilling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
Shooting Accident at BURLINGTON.

Frank O'Brien, the yardmaster of the
Rutland railroad at Burlington, was shot in
the back yesterday afternoon and is in a
critical condition. The shooting was done
by Oliver Lemay, an upholsterer, who was
shooting at a target just south of the yard
near the lake shore. Lemay is under ar
rest. O'Brien was coupling cars when the
bullet struck him, and he barely escaped
falling under the wheels. O'Brien is p
years old and has a wife and six children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
FItchburg Railroad 10 Issue 81 ,46O, 900
in Bonds.

At the recent annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Fitchburg railroad the
old board of stockholders were reelected
without dissenting vote, the only changes
being the election of Chas. Lowell of BOs-
ton and B. F. Brigham of Fitchburg to
ill existing vacancies. 1t was voted to
authorize the directors to issue, from time
TO time, the bonds of this company 10 an
amount not exceeding 81, 10000 on such
time and upon such rate of interest as the
directors may determine, and on such
terms as they may see fit, 10 provide means
for the payment of 100000, mortgage
note of the Hoosac Tunnel Dock and Ele-
vator company, due April 10, 1898, for
refunding 100000 six per cent bonds of
the Cheshire Railroad company, maturing
July l, 1898, and for founding the floating
debt and for the payment of money boT-
rOwed for any lawful purposes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
PIokPOCksts Held for Trial at Green.
field.

Held.
Frank Moran and John Moore, the men
who were arrested charged with robbing
people at the fair at Greenfield have been
held for trial in the sum of $1,000 each.
L. L. Hastings, a well-known cattle drover
of Gill, had his pocket book taken from
him as he was entering the dining hall
1t contained $50 in cash and notes for
$500. The cash was taken and the pock-
ct book thrown on the ground. 1t was
found and returned TO Mr.. Hastings. Mr..
Hastings has identified the men under ar
rest at Greenfield as the ones who robbed
him, and Miss Sarah Halligan of Shell
burne Falls is positive that they relieved
her of a pocket book. Both men are
thought to be crooks with records.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

The girls cottage at the state industrial
school at Plankington, S. D., was burned
Wednesday and seven girls persisted In
the flames. Twenty-Five escaped in thyeir
night clothes. The fire was probably
caused by lamp exploding and the lols d
about $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

Fooled.-''Was that mind-reader able to
read your thoughtsl" "No. l fooled him
by thinking in French, and my French is
perfectly awfu! Truth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
Underwear

That will be great surprise you, and will YOU
opinion that here the place when you
your dollar get for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
NEXT
TO YOUR WIFE.

Your undersht your friend may
week hence when your little thin shirt and underpnts
give way HEAVIER weights No shveng freezing when
something next your skin We have bargns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

ing accompanied Gen. o. o. Howard
through the High school building. The
general spoke half an hour or so in the
High school room, being introduced very
happily by II. d. Ryder of the board, who
in turn was introduced by Prof. Crawford.
The opportunity given the young folk to
see and hear one of the renowned generals
of the Civil war was fully appreciated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
A MeritOriOuS Cause.

On Tuesday evening, December 28,
at Turner Opera house, the Library
Dramatic club of this city will present
to the public "Charley's Aunt a
three-act comedy by Brandon Thomas.
The lines of this piece are not heavy,
yet full of vim and spirit. and the
players have studied hard and long
SO as not to disappoint the large
audience which is expected will be on
hand on that evening. 1t is the in
tentlon of this club to give monthly
entertainments and the proceeds will
go toward establishing fund for free
reading rooms. Beaver Dam, Ocono-
mowoc, and many of the smaller sur
rounding towns have free reading
rooms or libraries, and why not Water
town. The money which you will
eXpend in the purchase Of ticket
Will be for a worthy cause and no
one should refuse to support this
cause; SO attend the performance De-
cember 2o. Tickets are: Gallery,
70 cents; parquet, 80 cents; reserved
seats, 80 cents. Reserved seat tickets
may be had at all the drug stores and
barber shops and at the postoffice,
and may be reserved at the latter
place.