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Evening journal., 1897-12-18
FESrIVAL or LIGHrs-

Hanucca, the Festival of Lights, will
begin at sunset tomorrow, and will be
appropriately observed by Jewish pei r.
sons. The festival covers a period CT
eight days. 1t commentaries the he
roice achievements Of Judas Maecabeus
and rededication of the temple in Jeru-
salem after it had been profaned by
Antiochus Epiphanes. In most of the
congregations the celebration OF Han
ucca takes the form of children's enter
tainments under the auspices of the
Sabbath schools. There are generally
number of other entertainments,
balls, concerts, etc, given by Jewish Or
ganizations- at this season.
Evening journal., 1897-12-18
WAS DROWNED NEAR LAND.

A letter to Clerk Godfrey, at the Glib
son House. contains news Of the
drowning Of one of the gunbOat Will
mington's crew in the dock at Norfolk,
Va. The unfortunate man had been on
shore imbibing too freely and in trying
to get on board the Wilmington fell
into the water and was drowned. His
shipmates recovered his body and bur-
led 1t,
Evening journal., 1897-12-18

Christmas Slippers at Soc, 75c. and
81. I'D to $3.50. M. MONAGHAN,
S. w. Cor. 4th and Madison Sts.
Trading stamps
Evening journal., 1897-12-18

Pianos and Organs at prices in which
we defy competition, at Dearborn's,
$40 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-18

SUPERB AND UNIQUE
A TRIUMPH OF
ART AND JOURNALISM
WILL BIZ
THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER
OF THE
NEW YORK HERALD
tho Holiday Edition to be issued on
SUNDAY, DECEMBER H. 1897, Will even
surpass them IN literary excellence and
artistic merit.
CONSPICUOUS IN INTEREST
will be found
FOUR rIA0NIFICENT
HIGH ART SUPPLEMENTS
which VIII furnish ravlshIng delight to
THE EYE OF EVERY LOVER OF
THE BEAuTIFUL IN FORM
AND COLOR.
The infancy OF the Christ
The Story will be the basis OF a char
actcristlc narrative by
of the Geerge rge II, r,oa nSpiWHo5Eth ,piH 70 aD ID.
~,-.,.,. iahly illustrated with cx-
Childhood qulsite reproductions OF
the most famous paint
of Jesus. lngs OF the Madonna and
Child.
The author Of ....rhe rrl- Novelette,
| umuh of Death Is writ
| ing for the CHRISTMAS lby
| HERALD story or ap-
propriato theme and in D'AnnunziO
/ tense human interest
'O'''' STUART CUMBERLAND.
p" Lillian '''' 0-- ]. s. OF DALE.
From tho pen OF each OF these talented
| and popular writers OF fiction Will DO
a romance of more than usual fasci-
| nation.
Six Other Gifted Story TeIlers
WIN also contribute to the pages OF
this notable number OF the SUNDAY
HERALD.
DEAN Has chosen as his text an
elegant discourse, some
FAIRFAX Thoughts Of Christmas
.chlT!istmas ,l! 4, as coPigri ss,Riari PROFESSOR
q q. a delightful article HOFFMAN
lFOR THE LITTLE FOLK there win be a
holiday feast of Christmas fun.
lFOR THE FAIR SEX the latest things IN
Christmas Fashions. ,,~..,.ovv.,
lFOR THE LOVER OF THELUDlCROUS
the brightest and best work In up-to-
| date caricature.
Among the many other literary features
! OF this epOch-making edition VIII be
an article OF absorbing interest on
1.-THE DAWN OF CIVILIZATION
No effort has been spared 20 render the
| CHRISTMAS NUMBER Of theSUNDAX
sUPERLATIvEI4Y BEAUTIFUL
In its
PICTORIAL EFFECTS.
In the full-page drawings IN color VIII be
represented
THE MOST FAMOUS ARTISTS
OF
EUROPE AND AMERICA
These and n hundred other features OF
equal merit will help make
The Christmas Herald of 1897
one of the most remarkable contributlonS
to journalistic literature OF these moder
days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
WEST BRAPTLEBORO.

Mrs. Jane Stebbins OF Milford Mass.
was visitor here last Sunday.
II. ;. Fisher will move from a. 2. Good
enough's house 10 Roscoe Fishers.
Rev. Lewis Grout will occupy the pulpit
of the Baptist church next Sunday at 10 80
\. N.
Selectman Weatherhead is out after sew
era weeks illness, being afflicted with
asthma.
T. t. Moulton is to sell his teaming out
fit at public auction next Monday at Henry
Clisbee's
I. E. Barrett and family of Boston are
al Chas. Barrett's during their two weeks
vacation.
Miss Carrie johnson returned from
her summering at Chesterfield lake
last Monday.
Miss Eva J. Fox of Chieopee Falls.
Mass, is here for several weeks with her
aunt, Augusta Fox.
Mrs. Z. L. Morse has been spending a
few days this week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. II. Upham.
Misses Minnie and Lottie johnson have
returned from their visit with relatives in
Chicago and Des Moines.
Miss Sarah Upham of Holyoke, Mass.
returned TO her home yesterday somewhat
improved in health, after having spent sew
eral months at c. II. Upham's.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry W. knight have re-
turned to their home in Providence, r l.,
after spending two weeks with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Wood.
Miss Minnie johnson has resigned her
position at Wilbraham, Mass, and accepted
position as teacher in the sixth grade in
Des AOines. She leaves Aug. 81 for Des
Moines.
Mrs. Mary Bigelow entertained about 80
Daughters of the Revolution at her home
Monday afternoon. Tea was served on the
lawn at o'clock. 1t was a very pleasant
occasion.
Miss Julia Richardson of Manchester. n.
H., has been visiting in town this week.
Miss Richardson will be remembered as an
old-time teacher at the village school sew
eral years before the present school build
ing was built. She is still teaching and
states that she has taught over 100 terms
of school.
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Wood and family.
including Miss Mary Z. Wood, MI. and
Mrs. Dan Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry W.
knight of Providence, K. l., and Fred
Mcclure of New York spent a very eniov-
able day at Marlboro south pond last Sat
urday. With them as guests were Charles
johnson and Frank Curry of New York
and L. j. Seymore of Hartford, CT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
PETITION IN INSOLVENCY.

II. VI. Adams Of the Brattleboro livery
Company Fues one a. Result Of LAST
week. Liabilities si5,-
85I, aud Estimated Assets s13.45O.
II. NJ. Adams, proprietor Of the Brattle-
boro Livery company, filed petition in
insolvency Wednesday afternoon as a re-
suit of the foreclosure. last week, of mort
cages amounting 10 $1,000 by II. J. Smith
of New York and Charles Miner Of Brat
tleboro. The total amount of liabilities is
SIS, gj1 and the estimated assets are Sl3,-
$50, as follows: Assets-the stock in the
livery business consisting Of 80 horses, 40
wagons, six hacks, 81 sleighs 80 single
harness. four surrey harness, ! , sets double
harness. lot Of blankets robes whips and
horse furnishings in the stable on the Flat
street estate. valued at $4,000, a part Of
which is mortgaged to II. p. Smith and
Charles Miner: office furniture, consisting
of de.k, stove, safe and chairs. valued at
$50: two $1,000 Barber County Kansas
bonds in the hands of Charles Miner val
ued at $1,000 aud assigned TO Charles Min
er in December, 1896, as surety for a loan
of $2T00; one Lombard Investment com
pany note in the hands Of Charles Miner,
valued at 5000; one mortgage from II. L.
D
hands of the W. T. Richardson estate, val
ued at $500 and assigned to said estate as
surety for a loan of S2400 about Septem-
| Der, 1896; one mortgage from +. c. snow
| on a farm in Marlboro, valued at 500 and
| in the hands of the W. F. Richardson es-
I tate: s. acres OF land in Marlboro, valued
at $500 and decided to Mellen d Proctor,
/ Aug H. 1897, as surety for signing a note
al the Vermont National bank Mr.
/ Adams claims two horses as exempt as
| his team. Liabilities-note to b. p.
! smith, $500; note to Charles Miner,
| S2700: mortgages. etc, 10 the W. F. Rich
/ ardson estate. S2400: note paid by 5. II.
! Sherman. secured by policy in the Mutu-
/ al Life Insurance company of New Y ork,
/ $500. note TO the Peoples National Bank,
signed by 5 II. Sherman and secured as
above. Sl267; other notes 10 the Peoples
/ National bank, $40: notes of S2j3 and
| 500 to the Vermont National bank; notes
and accounts with the Valley Grain com
/ pany, $3.50; notes to A. d A. Williams of
/ South Newfane $3.50 accounts with John
/ L. Ray $40. Fenton brothers $50, Miller
I q kinson SllO. and various accounts of
! less than 500 each with mostly out-of-
( town people
After the filing OF the petition in insol-
veucy :. H. Sherman petitioned for the
appointment Of a messenger and Deputy
Sheriff 7. ". Mcclure was appointed and
/ instructed 10 take such action as would
/ stay the sheriffs sale advertised TO take
/ place Aug. - under foreclosure proceed
/ inCs. Application will BE- made TO the
supreme court Tor an injunction prohibi-
/ ting the sale. The hrst meeting OF the
/ creditors il set fOv NO IN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
CHURCH AND SOCIETY

Morning worship al the Universalist
church next Sunday at the usual hour ,
with preaching by the pastor At 3 J.. NJ
Mr.. Maxwell will preach al Vernon.
Rev g. Campbell Morgan of London
will preach for the last time this season at
Mortified next Sunday in the Cougrega-
tiOnal church, at 1913 4. N. and 1880 P. NJ.
There will be services at the Episcopal
church next Sunday morning at o 80 and
1890. The Rev DIR. Anstice rector of
81. Matthias church, Philadelphia, will
preach. There will be no evening service.
The pulpit of the Baptist church will be
occupied by Rev. W. B. Boomer, who is
attending the Moody conference at North
FIELD. Rev. Mr. Boomer is a Presbyterian
minister, who for nine years was a mis-
sionsry in Chile.
The fifth annua. convention of the Yer
mont Branch Of the International Order of
the Kings Daughters and Sons will be held
in Montpelier, Sept l and ?. Mrs. l. c.
Davis, international secretary, will give
the principal address.
The Kings Daughters of West Brattle-
borO will sell ice-cream and cake on the
West Brattleboro common Wednesday
afternoon, Aug. 25, beginning at ? o'clock.
If the weather is stormy, the sale will be
held on the first pleasant day following.
Bishop Hall will return to Vermont in
about a fortnight. He announces TO the
clergy that the annual retreat will be held
al Rock Point, Sept. 7-10. On the Sunday
following the bishop will begin a compre-
heDsive series of visitations, covering 43
parishes and missions, extending TO Dec. 3.
The Pilgrim Fathers field day at Forest
lake proved grand success last Wednes-
day. The sport began at 10 a. NJ, when a
lively boat race was participated in by four
contestants. The first prize was won by
Eugene Clark of this place. Then the
children had potato race which made
them happy as they all had box of candy
apiece. Next on the program was dinner,
which all participated in with a keen appe-
title. At l2;45 all repaired TO the pavilion
to listen to music by the Thunberg sisters
from this place, after which Mr.. Holton of
keene introduced the supreme governor.
Mr.. Taft, who made a fine speech which
was loudly applauded. Then MI Holton
presented Mrs. Mixer, who took charge for
the next hour and highly entertained the
audience with her recitations, and songs
by the Thunberg sisters and a recitation
by Mrs. Norris. Before leaving the pa
yilion the audience gave Mrs. Mixer and
her assistants hearty vote of thanks. All
then went TO the ball grounds, where a
lively game of base ball was enjoyed. At
$3.50 the orchestra announced the time for
the grand march by their music. Then
dancing was enjoyed by many until the
time arrived to say goodbye and return
home, hoping for many returns of the day
About % pilgrims went from Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
RUTHERFORD HAYES MonHY

Death at Amherst. Mass. Monday Night.
Of GrsduHte Of the nigh school
IN 90.
A personal grief came 10 many OF the
young people OF BratilebOrO. Tuesday. when
it became known that HAYES Morey had
died during the previous night at the Am
herst House in Amherst, Mass, where be-
went five or six weeks ago TO visit hi.
mother, Mrs. 5. A. Morey The body was
brought TO Brattleboro Tuesday night, and
the funeral will be held this afternoon at
o clock at the Baptist church His mother
has decided to have the burial here because
of Hayes's great affection for Brattleb0ro.
and the body Of his father will be brought
here from Springfield later
Rutherford Hayes Morey was born in
Springfield, Mass. Nov. 3. 1876. His
father. Hiram A. Mbrey, died in that city
of consumption - years ago. Hayes and
his mother lived in Springfield and Boston
after the fathers death. but the home of
Hayes has been in Brattleboro the past Il
years. He graduated from the High schOo.
in the class of '96. During February OK
that year he had several hemOrrhages, but
he apparently made rapid recovery, and
after several weeks absence was able 10 re-
turn to school. Il went last fall 20 Fort
Worth, Texas, hoping that a winter
change Of climate would bring improve
ment in health but when he returned las
spring 1t was evident that he was falling
The disease was quick consumption. He
was, however, cheerful and hopeful. and
while in Amherst planned 10 20 early in
the fall with his mother to Ashevile. Y.
c., for the winter. He was able to be
about as usual during the last few DAYS
death coming TO him while he slept Mon
day night.
Hayes, as he was known by everybody
was young man of great promise. OF a
purpose to succeed in life, and of correct
habits and a clean moral character. He
had decided taste for music and for
drawing, and designed the commencement
program for his High school class He
was ready writer for one Of his years and
had done special reporting for The Phoenix,
for several months was local CORES pondent
of the Springfield Union. and had written
extended reports of important local events
for the Springfield Republican and Boston
Journal He had an original faculty Of
expression and the humorous side always
appealed TO him. Il was his ambition 90
60 to college, and then take up newspapa-
work With his versatile talents. keen ill
terest in affairs. and determination to- sue
coed he would have filed a large and hon
oraDle place in the world had life been
spared. With his schoolmates and with
many of the other young people Of the yil-
lage he was a friend OF more than ordinary
attachments, and the sympathy Of these
associates will go out % the Dereaved
mother in a degree that is unusual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
BRATT LEBORO.

Brattleboro will send large delegation
to the Baptist county convention at Whit
ingham next week Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Lieut.. Foote of the regular army, who
is military instructor al Vermont Academy,
was a guest of the officers of Fuller Bat
terry during the encampment.
Ryan Brothers have taken a contract
this week to slate the new Episcopal
memorial at LenoX, Mass, with red slate
They will begin the job in about six weeks.
First Lieutenant H. D. Waterman and
Second Lieutenant Carl Henkel of Fuller
Battery successfully passed their examina-
tons for commissions during the encamp-
ment.
The reports at the meeting of the Estey
Guard last evening showed that the com
pany never went through muster on such a
good financial basis The actual expense
of living in camp was 50t cents per man a
day.
The public administrator decided in New
York last week that Thomas Leggett,
rag seller of that city, was entitled to the
fortune of $780, 600 left by Col Blanch-
ard, the noted gambler, who was Leg
gett's brother.
a cable message to Brattleboro friend
of Novelist Rudyard Kpling, Tuesday
morning, brought the news of the advent
Of a son into the Kipling household. The
message was dated at Nottingham, Eng
land. and ran: "Boy Both well. Kip
ling Mr. and Mrs Kipling have now
three children, the two others being daugh-
tiers.
The schools in the town district will be-
griy, hov
engaged as follows: No. /, Florence
Thurber; /, Centrevile, higher, Mary Will
son, primary, Lena Crosier; >, West Brat
tleboro, Margaret Hill; 6, belle Horton /;
:. Lillian Miller; s, Carrie johnson; o.,
Miss Hopkins; II, Ruth Cronyn; -, Sarah
McVelgh.
The family of John Calvin were called
TO Middlebury, this week, by the death of
Mr.. Galvins sister Katie, % years old.
Miss Calvin died about $3.50 o'clock, Mon
day night, of consumption, with which she
had been i'll some time, Mr.. Calvin went
10 Middlebury last Friday. The funeral
was held at st. Mary's Roman Catholic
church az 9 O'Clock yesterday morning.
Michael Sherry, a young man who lives
on Williams street, made a courageous al
tempt 10 stop DR. Holton's horse Monday,
when the animal came rushing up Main
street. He jumped at the horses head,
but one OF the reins broke, and after being
dragged Two or three rods he fell under the
horses feet, and the carriage passed over
him Several men rushed to him expect
ing to find him badly injured but he de-
clared that he was "all right The horse
had started while left for moment in
front of the town hall anc ran to the barn
on Walnut street.
William LAWN received a cablegram last
Friday afternoon announcing his engage
ment for q concert tour OF the principal
cities of the United States with Nine. Mar
celia Semhrich the noted prima donna
The opening concert will be given in the
Metropolitan opera house in New Norh
October 20. Mr., and Mrs. LAWN will sins
at Bennington Aug. 81 and at Fair Haver
Sept. J. Mr. LAWN will sing in two per
formances OF the Creation at the Glare
mont music festival and he has also beer
engaged TO appear on artists night at thu
Worcester festival and al the matinee OF
the preceding day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
A DESERVED PROMOTION
II. n. bartlett WIN BE Assistant state
Secretary or Y. NJ. c. A. Work OF Mas
saehusetIs and Rhode Island.


The Nashua, y. H., daily papers of
Tuesday contain extended notices of the
resignation of d. y. Bartlttt, formerly of
Hinsdale and Brattleboro, as secretary of
the Y NJ. c. a. of that city. His work is
spoken of in high terms by the Nashua
Telegraph and the Nashua Press, which
publishes his portrait, says:
This resignation was received by the
officials with regret, but had been antici-
pated from private conversation, M Bart
lett having received the appointment of
assistant state secretary of Massachusetts
and Rhode Island. His home will be near
Boston with headquarters at the buildings
on fremont street, he will be out travel
ing large portion of the time.
There will be a special meeting of the
directors of the association on Thursday
evening for action on the resignation.
Citizens of Nashua will generally regret
10 have Mr.. Bartlett leave the city and vet
will congratulate him on his advancement
TO this present position. Secretary Bart
lett has been connected with association
work for about 10 years, coming TO Nashua
as general secretary, May !, 1898. His
work in this city has been highly COM
mended. When he came TO Nashua the
association had a membership of 325, To-
day it has in all its departments 63l mem
bers. He established the Young Mems
congress, formed a base ball club for the
season OF 81, opened the young mems
gymnasium, managed the Star course en-
tainments, and in fact established and car
ried forward to success many different
branches which have made this association
so popular. He was also deeply interested
in the matter of a new building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
'DoDGE's TRIP TO NEW YoRK. ;,

The Henshsw- Ten Brock company and
John t. Henshaw will again be candidates
for popularity with our theatre goers Aug
81. MI Henshaw needs no introduction,
Tor he has played here often and has be-
come prime favOrite. Last season he was
the star of the big Passing Show pro
duction, and his famous catch line. 4" A
good thing, push it along" will be remem-
bered. This time he brings his new com
edy, called "Dodge's Trip TO New Yolk q"
Ii is said TO be very funny, the compiled
tons arising from visit of a rural New
Jersey bank president to the famous French
ball in New York. The course of the com
edy is very much relieved by a great many
musical numbers that are interspersed dur
ing the action of the play These comprise
a number OF recent New York and London
successes. Mr.. Henshaw is said TO be very
humorous in his new part, and he is as
sisted by capable company. including
Miss May Ten Brock, who has so long
been starring with him, and who is said 10
have an excellent part in the new play as
Well as to wear some very costly dresses.
The advance sale of tickets will 60 on a,
the box office Saturday evening, Aug. Is.
al ! 80 o clOek.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
Announcements.

Losr-On Wednesday ming between
Greene's drug store and C.. l. Aliens a Canada
lynx boa. Finder Is requested 70 write to
Mrs s +. Miner, p o Box Az, Brattleboro.
Furnished cottage at spofTord lake 10 rent.
Inquire OF A. W CHuDs & Co.
WANTEp-A corpetent girl or middle aged
woman TO do general homework. Apply to
Mrs @. ". PIERCE al the Retreat farm.
To REST- stores also tenement in my block
joins REruNG.
Bingham Chapter. No 30, order Of Eastern
star will give a basket picnic at Central Park
Vernon. Aug 81, to which all Masons and their
families are invited. also the Masons from Putney
aud Greenfield with their families leaving on the
$40 and 1925 trains Fare for round trip p
cents children - cents. Hope to see a large at
tendance. The Chapter will furnish coffee and
fxnRs.
To RENT-At 81 High street. convenient teue.
ment for a small family First floor.
IA. WELLS.
Marcus Ward Co Royal Irish linen station
cry at Clapp * Joness.
To REvr-Good tenement at @ High street
MRs ?. c. SiMoNus.
Beautiful framed pictures at low prices
CLAPp & JoSEs.
Waterman fountain pens the best Full as
sortment at CLArp & JoNEs.
To RESr-C Cottage house on Clark street Mod
ern Improvements : W. EDGErT * Co.
Have your pictures framed at Clapp q Jones's.
sI.2J will replace that broken handspring in
your watch and warrant IL for one wear ate. W.
Sawyer opposite American House.
To BEST-A six room tenement At No. Viii
I-t0n street. Possession given after Aug. I.
%. b MACH.
To RENr-Good tenement Of four rooms at No.
9 organ street. Running water Z. /. HoLroN
For SALE-New cottage house 10 Bratteboro
900 down. Remainder as rent.
$ W. EDGETT q Co.
Popular sheet music and books Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Joness.
WANTED $1,000 on first mortgage New house
Ia Brattlehoro. : W. EDGETT & Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

Examinations for pupils wishing TO ell
ter the High school will be held at tn,
High school building, August 80 and 81
commencing at 10 O'Clock Monday. the
SOth. III. IL. WHITAKER PTineiDaT-
An examination of town scholars for
advanced instruction will be held on Sat
urday, August rs, at 8 clock at the Acad-
envy in West Brattleboro.
For directors and superintendent.
S. HOPKINS, Clerk,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
Y. N. @. A. NoTRs

There are IS Young Mems Christian assoca-
tons in Africa.
The chess and checker players are getting hack
into the rooms these cool evenings
The meeting last Sunday at West Brattleboro
was held IN the Baptist chapel which was flled
with an interested audience.
The general secretaries of Vermont and Nav
Hampshire are planning 10 hold conferences Al
Concord, n H. the last Of next month
The association will hold an open air service on
The common (weather permitting next SUNDAY
afternoon at O'Clock. Rev. MIR. bay will sneak
There viii be singing by male quartet Bring
Gospel Hymns No, and your camp chairs.
Everybody is invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20

A notable feature of this weeks concert
by the First Regiment band, though not
advertised, was a finely rendered clarinet
solo by John Saunders, Springfield, Mass.
musician who has assisted several times
this summer. The next concert, the elev-
enth, will be given next Wednesday even
ing with this program:
March. Majestic Harmony,
Arranged from r. Wagner
S1NeItuIe' neutrality-suspicious. Suppe
IotpouH' from the huRuenots, Meyerbeer
Fantasia, Old Chestnuts in New Burrs Bendiv
Wa liz, Soldiers Songs Gnnpl
Medley, Planners own, Rev.
Finale selected.