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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26

The Stanley opera house at st. Johns
bury was partially burned Monday eve
ming. The interior, including the scenery,
was destroyed. The damage to occupants
of the building was mainly by water.
The loss is estimated at $4,000; insured.
Jose San Chezo Rames, one of the largest
capitalists and most noted fnanciers of
Mexico and a resident of the City of Mex
leo, accompanied by his two eldest sons,
and Mr.. Vain, the manager of the San
Rafael paper mills were in Bennington Fri
dav and placed an order with Col. DIN Scott
for two pulp grinders and appurtenances
to be placed in Mexico.
Augustus Barrows died in Burlington
Nov. 7. leaving between $4,000 and $780,
600 Since then it has been discovered that
the names of the witnesses were not affixed
at the same time nor made in one another's
presence, and for this reason the will be-
comes imperative. He intended the will
should provide his wife, who survives him,
with the bulk of the estate, and now the
property must be divided according to law
among his legal heirs, who are the wife, a
brother and sister.
The wife of David H. Fuller of Rutland
recentlv sued Landlord Valiquette of the
Berwick House for $50, 900 damages for in
iuries sustained by her husband by fall
down stairs in the hotel when drunk from
liquor purchased there. He swore to mul-
titudinous drinking on that and other oc-
casions but could not give the name of the
bartender The defence was that he was
not drunk at all but fell in fit of dizziness
from over eating and it included testimony
of the physician, DIR, NJ. R. Cain, who at
tended him and who saw no signs of drunk
enness or liquor, and of other witnesses
who swore that Fuller refused to TAXI
brandy after the accident because if hi
wife smelled it she would charge the acci
dent to liquor. The verdict was for thu
defendant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26
Gave Fraudulent Checks in Payment for
Potatoes.

NJ. Williams, claiming to hail from Green
held, Mass, was arrested at Milton last Fri
DAY and lodged in Jail at Burlington on a
charge of ATTEMPTING to pass fraudulent
checks drawn on the Packard National bank
OF Greenfield. He was buying potatoes and
had bought about 1900 bushels, which were
put on the cars at Milton. Some of the
persons to whom he offered his checks, be-
coming suspicious that all was not right.
refused to accept them. Then he tried to
make arrangements with one of the local
stores to cash his checks On telegraphing
to the bank on which the checks were
drawn it was found he had no deposit
there. He claims that his partner was to
have money in the bank He was held in
$1,000 bail for the March term of county
court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26
TRY GRAIN-O. TRY GRAIN-O.

ASH your grocer today " show you a package Of
cPATNO the new food drink that takes the
olace of coffee. The children may drink II with
.pnt injury as well as the adult. All who try IL,
i've n GRAIN.O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java hat il is made from pure grains,
and the most delicate stomach receives II without
distress. One fourth the price OF cofreei 70 and
so cents per package. Sold by All groces'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26
$4,000 For "A soldier.

Corporal Jehn F. Tholan of Capt. Dodds
troop F., Sd United States cavalry, station
ed at Fort Ethan Allen, has received news
that he has been left legacy of about $40,
600 by his uncle, John f. Finch of Nal
vern, Pa, recently deceased. The wind
fall is in available cash and real estate in
and near Philadelphia. The fortune fell
first to Finch through English relatives.
Corporal Tholan enlisted in June, 1895, and
is now 81 years old He does not obtain
title to the Inheritance until he is 20 and
will remain fer a time in the service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26

The trustees of the State insane asylum
at Waterbury have elected DR.. j. II. Lins-
lev of Burlington to the position of asylum
Dethologist. DR.. Linsley is now in New
York doing special work in the offices OF
the health department and in the hospitals
The Vermont Marble company has near
" finished the erection and equipment of
nlant az Proctor for generating electricity
10 run the West Rutland branch OF the
concern. A Victor wheel OF 646 horse
mower will be used solely for transmitting
the electric power to West Rutland
Mrs. Louise Dean belong, wife OF WI
liam belong of West Cornwall, fatally shot
herself about noon Saturday in a mt OF de-
snondencv. The bullet entered her right
temple and penetrated her skull. She was
abont go wears old and had been suffering
for some time with mental arrangement
Pierce Bacon, a moonshiner from Strat-
ford. and George Raymond of Tunbrldge'
who were indicted by the United otates
grand Jury Oct. 2S, were arrested NOV &c
Nv United States Deputy Marshal o. A.
RnsweU of Randolph and taken beiort
ITnitad States Commissioner w. A. Lore
Who fixed Bacon's bail at $500. Raymond,
who was indicted for selling liquor withou'
q limited States licence, was placed undel
$500 bonds. , .oro,atel
I'd cleaned the watts at his fish hatchery a
Mt Mt labor in which number of trou
-,,ero REASONED a few weeks ago, by the use
OF %s paris green. Some 1900 fine trout wOT or,
ea1ed from the watts and placed in pond
Since then so, 900 eggs have been stripped
from these fish and placed in the hatchery 1SI ).
Mr.. Griffith ordered 500, 900 eggs to be DENY t,
cred at Mount Tabor in January Ihese WIZ WIZ
about 100, 600 to be taken from the or eco
nc tanks at the hatchery will give tota
Of 500, 900, and the prospect OF nne ios :
fingeriings at the Vermont breeding piAo
IL accordingly very bright
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26
Arrested for Train wreckIng.

Willard White, Is, son of farmer living
near Royalton, has been arrested on
charge of attempting to wreck train near
North Royalton Nov. IA. He was taken
before a justice of the peace, and pleaded
guilty, stating that he did not intend to
wreck the train but only wished to see the
engine crush the tie. He was held to APP
pear at the county court Refusing to fur
nish bail of $500 he was committed to jail
at Woodstock. 1t is undo rstood that the
boy had a somewhat unenviable reputation
previous to this act, because of petty mean
nesses in which he had been detected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26
StTayed

INTO my enclosure Thursday Nov II three head
J. of cattle which the owner may have by proving
property and paying charges, -.
Brattleboro, VT, Nov II, 1897. E-49
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26

Those pers ms who do not need Iron, but who
are troubled with nervousness and dyspepsia,
will find In Carters Little Nerve Pills most De
sirable article. They are mostly used Ia comol
way often exert a most magical effect Take
u st one pill of each kind Immediately after eat,
& and you will be tree from indigestion ana
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonderful
medical discovery of the age, pleasant and re-
freshing to the taste act gently and positively
kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire
system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habit
ual constipation biliousneSs. Please buy and
try a box OF y. Z. Q. today; 10 - 50 cents. SolS
and guaranteed TO cure by all druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26
THE VERMONT NEWS.
The Most Prosperous Railroad 1, tho
State.

State.
me recent refunding of the BENNINGTON
ana Rutland Railway company bonds ;n Vjn
Gates 1t to be the most prosperous and yail
managed railroad in the state. Its bonded
Indebtedness was the only kind of indebted.
ness 1t ever has, and it has no floating debt
as its current expenses are met bv it's re'
ccelpts The refunding was made Inv nav.
lug on ITS old per cent bonds by replacing
Win = per cent bonds. The old debt was
created IN 1877 and was $475. 600 drawing
per do cent annually and fell due November
!, 1897. The new MORTGAGE is for S[oo
600 drawing a per cent interest v SspE
payable in 30 years With the procerds If
the latter the former mortgage was dis.
charged and the balance remains for bet.
eerments on the road. The legal aspects
ot tne refunding scheme have been looked
aiter by ex-Mlnister Phelps as attorney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26
This Tells where Health May be Fouu d

And that is more important than making money
II your blood is impure, Hoods Sarsaparilla Il
the medicine for you. IL cures scrofula, SAIL
rheum rheumatism, catarrh and all other dis
eases originating IN or promoted by impure
blood and low state OF the system.
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to operate &.
Cure Indigestion and headache.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26

All disorders caused by a bilious state OF the
be cured by using Carter's Little
No pain, gripping or discomfort at
ear US 2. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-26
Rattan
Chairs

Are you aware what a
handsome rattan rocker you
can buy at present fer a little
money Our So and 81 chairs
are as good as we formerly sold
for double the money.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Mr., j hn ID. Cuddihy pronounces the
production Of the Pirates of Penzance,"
given at the opera house last night, as
the most successful OF anything OF the
kind ever attempted by amateur talent
in Houghton county. He says that it
was not only superior to all former pro-
auctions, but as an entertainment il sur
passes that given by professionals visit
ing this district, and made the biggest
hit OF ANYTHING he has seen on the boards
here for many a day. The orchestra, be-
yond question, excels all others heard
here, while the principals and choruses
all added their share TO a magnificent
rendition OF one of Gilbert 4 Sulliyan's
most popular operas.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
A Fine Meat Market.

Meesrs. Reynolds & Jeffrey, the well
known meat firm OF Laurium, are ready
to move into their new market on Hecla
street and expect to have the market in
shape for business by Saturday. The
new market is a model OF neatness and
convenience, and, although there is moth
ing in the way of elaborate furnishings
and unnecessary expense about the place,
still a finer market would be hard to find
IN the copper country today. Ii is we'll
worthy OF a visit OF inspection.
The shop itself is 36x22 in size and fs
fitted with the latest in counters and
shelving from Wolf. Sayer & Heller.
There are hard wood floors. steel ceilings
aud large plate glass windows, The Of
flee is in the front and is a well lighted
room. In the rear OF the Office is a room
Tor general purposes. There are two ice
boxes with doors opening into the shop
where the smaller cuts and carcasses can
be stored. In the rear OF the building il
the sausage room, where good sized
boiler and apparatus is situated. The
smoke house is outside, but closely con.
nected with the main building. large
cellar and the second story OF the build |
ing are both arranged for storage pur-
poses. There 10 also alarge barn on the |
rear end OF the lot. Messrs. Reynolds &
Jeffrey have since they have been in bus
mess built up good trade which they
have always endeavored to please by
their strict attention to business and we
bespeek for them every success in their
new market.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
The Girl From risro

Our old friend Captain Kid" causes
much excitement in the new musical
comedy, g he Cir! From Frisco" Go.
iieth Klondike has bought place ON
Long Island and some OF the mad wags
oil the neighborhood have convinced him
that Captain Kids treasure is buried
there. de dies and digs, and pnifs and
blows, and at last when he really does
lind large chest in the ground, is con-
WINGED tn 1t be is to be rich for the rest
OF his life, When he opens the chest, out
steps comical old maid from whom be
has been trying to escape ever since the
curtuin went up. The situation is des-
cribed az uproariously funny and we NAV
be sure that Harry Booker. who PLAYS
klondyke, does not allow any OF the
humor to escape. The Girl From
Frisco is full OF such quaint conceits.
at the opera house next Monday and
Tuesday evenings.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
Furs! Furs!

Mr.. Monroe, representing Hansen e
Empire Fur factory, accompanied by Mr..
Hansen will be here Thursday. Friday
and Saturday, December o. 10 and IL
Both are expert furriers and they will
display the largest line ever shown here.
Ladies' capes. jackets and collarettes,
In seal. mink, beaver, sable, marten,
otter and other choice furs. Gentlemen
fur coats, caps and mitts, also fur robes
and rugs.
The firm is prepared to do repair work.
Bring in your furs for inspection, meas
urements taken for garments, We guar
antee to fit and please.
Lotus SIBrLsKY. Hermann block
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
New Lodge Organized

A new Hive OF the Lady Maccabees ha
been organized known as Calumet Hive
No. 72l, with a membership OF Sc. Tn
following are the new officers elected 70
the ensuing term:
Past Lady Commandments Elliott.
Lady Commander--Isabel Barnes
Lieut.. Commander--Celia :. Neimark
Record Keeper--Mary J. Bye.
Finance Keeper-MatildG Erickson.
Lady Cha plain Lydia Martha Sims.
Physcian--Dr. Davis.
Lady sergeant--Minnie Riney.
Lady Mistress Alarms Clara Bert.
Lady Observation-Disclosures Clark.
Lady Picket--Johanna England.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

The Y. NJ. q. A. have been fortunate in
securing DR.. John for next Monday even.
log TO give another OF his famous lee.
lures, Seeing Without Eyes, Or The
Vision OF The Invisible" The admission
has been placed at % cents, so as to
give everybody an opportunity OF hear
ing this able man. The lecture will take
place at the new building next Monday
evening. December 13, at $50 mine time.
Tickets can be secured at the new build
ing at any time before the lecture for 20
cents, or three for 50 cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
Removal Notice.

Reynolds & Jeffery wish to inform the
public that on Saturday, December IL
they will be ready for business in their
new market on Hecla street, Laurium
where, with the latest and best equip.
ment, they will endeavor to give the pub.
lie the same satisfaction IN the future
that has characterized their dealings
since they have been in business. They
also thank their patrons for past favors
and promise every satisfaction to Gus.
toners in the future.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
80 rs Of ~. George.

There will be public installation OF
officers and basket social at the Sons
OF st. George hall next Saturday evening
at o'clock. The lodge ex tends hearty
welcome to all members aod friends. The
program prepared is as follows:
Selection-''The Morn" -. &C.. .....
Red Jacket Opera House Orchestra.
Selection-"Awake With JOY" . -.
Independent Choir Carol Singers
Prof. Thomas Wills. ''''
solo-Selected. Observation-Disclosures.
Albert Johns.
Selection" A rise and Hail' -
s- Choir Carol Singers.
selectlOn. ............ .......,............
Mandolin Club.
w. II. Hosking.
James Johns and Albert Johns
Choir Carol Singers.
The Red Jacket Land will also be in at
tendance and render several selections
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
Mr.. Charles Weiss and
Party Left Yester-
day Afternoon.
Families Accompanied Them.
The Men Will Go 10 the cold Fields
90 Dig the Precious Metal-The
Families Remain at Seattle.

Charles Weiss. the returned Klondiks
gold hunter who has been spending the
summer with relatives here left on the
afternoon train yesterday for Seattle on
his way to the KIondike. He was &C.
companied by his two sons-in-law,
Messrs. Emanuel Broad, Jr., Of Laurium,
and j. A. Parker of Detroit and their
families. They will travel by way OF
Seattle and will make the journey in FIVE
days.
On arriving in Seattle they will make
arrangements for their families TO re-
main in that city during their stay in the
gold fields.
Mr.. Weiss intends to put in few more
years in Alaska and then will purchase
farm in California, where be will spend
the remainder of days in quietude.
Nareisee MERCER, who is also a re-
turned gold hunter was at the train to
bid Mr.. Weiss and the party goodbye
and wish them pleasant journey and
good luck. DE intends leaving next |
month for the west on his way back to |
Alaska
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

resentatiyes, Messrs. Hugo II. Hansen
aud j. Z. Monroe. VIII be at Peter
Sauer's sample room with one of the
largest and most completest lines OF fur
goods ever shown IN the northwest, ard
no doubt the people OF Calumet and
vicinity will take advantage CT this OPP
portunity to select from full line OF fur
OOOda
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

The smoke from the Dollar Bay coal
shed showed up in such quantities this
morning that the people OF Hancock
Hancock thought the place must be all
on fire. Upon enquiry we found that
the coal is being hauled away; the fire
occasionally emits more smoke than at
other times ana hence the smoke this
MOI ming.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Viarro Bros, who recently opened
their saloon on Hecla street, Laurium.
carry full line OF liquors and cigars.
They have named their saloon "Colum-
bus" saloon and solicit a share OF the
public patronage. There will be dance
With fine music on Saturday night,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

j. p. North was among those who ar
rived in the city on the afternoon train
from Chicago, where he accompanied his
wife on her way to Salt Lake City, where
she goes to visit Mrs. Fred Walker, (nee
Sentsr
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

We have few bargains in organs at
our closing out sale that would astonish
you. jest think. good organ ran be
had for only $21. $35. $40 and $4S. at
$2,5Op'r month. II you are hunting
Tor bargain you cannot afford to miss
this chance. These goods must be sod,
so come and see us at once.
BoRwELJ x SANFORD, Agents,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Our fur man will be here for the second
time this season with a larger line than
ever OF everything in fine furs. Remem-
Der the days Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday OF this week. All are respectfully
invited to call and we will SEE that you
are shown through the line whether you
buy or not. f. RYAN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
The Largest Fur Factory In America
brought 20 Your Doors

We would call the attention OF our
readers to the half-page advertisement of
Hansen's Empire Fur Factory in an
other part OF this paper. This concern is
one OF the largest OF it's kind in America.
Their label on fur goods OF all kinds is a
guarantee OF superior quality and work
manship. AS stated in their advertise
ment, on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, december 9, 10 and III their rep
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

The many friends OF the genial travel.
ing man. W. r. Smith, who represents
Hubbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. in this
District, will be pleased to note that he is
20 DE married today to opular young
lady OF Escanaba.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

President Joseph Light of Laurium
was among the outgoing passengers on
the afternoon train yesterday bound for
Chicago, from whence he goes to DRIVER,
where he will look up some mining prop
erty in which be IS interested. He IL
tends to be gone about TIVE weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Miss Mccarthy wishes to inform her
patrons end the ladies OF Calumet and
vicinity that she has moved her Dress
making rooms TO the fiat above Mr.. Els
ter's grocery store, Fifth street. She
also desires to say that she makes tailor
made gowns speciality, having given
particular attention to that department.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Miss Condor OF Hancock, will be at the
Calumet Hotel Friday. December 10,
with very nice line OF decorated china
ware. The ladies are request. d to
call on that date and inspect the goods.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Dymock were
among the home arrivals on the after
noon train yesterday from a visit to Mil.
waukee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Assistant Superintendent s. ID. War.
riner OF the Calumet and Hecla mining
company has returned from visit to
the east,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
Furniture for Aslc.

Being about to remove am DESTROYS
OF disposing of some Of my furniture con-
sisting OF hardcoal stove. bedstead,
springs, etc. Call and see them.
VIM. 4. ANDREWS. 422 Sixth st.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
Ladies' and Gentlemen

u you are thinking of getting anything
IN iurs call and see me. Special fur DAYS.
December o, 10 and IL.
LOUIS SIBLsKY, Hermann block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Miss Mcleod the trained nurse, can be
found at the Jewell House until further
notice.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

The two little daughters OF Mr.. and
Mrs. +. Mathews have recovered from
diphtheria and the house has been fumi-
gated
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

No. have not $4,000 worth of goods
20 ne sacrificed, but have SC, 900 worth
oil goods that | will actually sell at cost.
G., MARTINI.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

For SALE-If taken quick ly. two houses
and lots in Laurium, at excellent bar.
gains. W. II. Faucet, Borgo block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
D., S. S. & A. Railway
Annual Excursions to Canada.
..One Fare for Round Trip.

Tickets December
1898 Children
racine
For urther Ticket apens
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Dymock arrived
home yesterday from a visit with rela.
tives in Milwaukee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Miss Bessie Phillips has gone to Mar.
quette To visit friends for a sh ort time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Messrs. II. j. Finnegan and M. J. Train
oil Bessemer are in the city on matters OF
business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Pictures and easels at John Dupstan,s
at very low prices. Call and select.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

This is no joke. Big Mike 10 going out
OF business. Everything must be sold
at some prics.