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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
SOUTH LONDONDERRY,

Mrs. Helen Boynton has gone to Spring.
field and Clinton, Mass, to visit friends.
Herbert johnson has returned from
Worcester, Mass, where he has been fol-
a while.
Prof. j. B. johnson closes his singing
class with a concert Saturday evening.
There will also be a cake and ice cream
sale by the ladies at that time
The basket ball team gave their first ex-
hibitiOn to the public last Monday evening.
They gave some fine playing for the prac-
tice they have had. The game was won
by the Crescents, to ,.
The past week has been one of acct
dents. Henry Lawton had the misfortune
to Gu, off one of his thumbs in a hay cut
ter, Harry Covey cut his finger on the saw
at the "Livermore mills Monday, and
Wednesday Albert Smith cut off the four
fingers of his right hand on the same saw.
The Sunday school convention held here
on Tuesday proved a very interesting and
profitable occasion. There was good at
tendance, many coming from adjoining
towns. There were addresses by Rev. A
H. Francis, South Windham, l. B. Miller,
state secretary, w. II. Hall. West Hart
ford, Conn, Rev. II. f. Harmed, Bond
vile, Rev. j. W. Naramore and G.. w. Os-
good of Bellows Falls. The earnest en-
deavor to improve this work and the many
useful hints and encouragement given by
these workers must prove beneficial to
those who attended. A fine song service.
led by chorus and conducted BY Prof j.
Il. johnson, added much to the convention.
Dinner and supper were served to the Wis
itors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
VERNON.

Mrs. Warner Burrows has gone to Athol.
Will Heard has sold his tobacco to Mr..
Decker.
Capt. b. X. Allen is at Newport, y. H.,
with his daughter.
b. A. Streeter broke one of his fingers
on Wednesday while splitting wood.
Elder f. l.. Piper will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at 1920 \. NJ and 80
p. N.
Eugene Brooks has returned from Win
sted, Conn, where he has been on visit
for several weeks.
Mrs. b. A. Streeter has gone to Ware.
Mass, to attend the golden wedding ami
versary of her father and mother.
Mrs. Frank Howe, who has been some
weeks with her mother Mrs. c. f. Davis,
returned home to Waltham last Monday.
The crossing on the ice to Hinsdale is
again good and Geo. Wright is having the
remainder of his wood drawn from the
Heard place.
Quite a number of people are suffering
from influenza or grip in its varied forms,
including Mrs. NJ. Shepardson, Mrs. Geo.
TitamOre and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Simonds.
Mrs, G. f. Moseley has quinsy and Mrs.
Lee is i'll. Mrs. George Stoddard is also
quite sick.
The grange banquet on Tuesday even
ing was much enjoyed and the presence of
several visitors from the Protective grange
added much to the enjoyment of the even
ing. The closing contest over the posses
sion of lively tongue was undecided
said tongue mysteriously and silently dis
appearing, but being the tonpue of the
grange, 1t cannot long be kept in silence
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
DUMMBRSTON.

Adm +. Miller has been appointed health
officer for the town of Dummerston
Mrs. Willard Dodge died suddenly FRIDAY
morning, Feb. u, of heart disease While
preparing breakfast for the family she fell tc
the floor near the stove and died instantly
She leaves a husband, "a years of age, and
six children-three sons and three daugh
tiers, and was the grandmother of Leroy
Amidon, burned to death in the recent fire
at West Brattleboro. Mrs. Dodge wa.
born in Dummerston, March 10, 1919, and
was the daughter of Joseph Temple, jr.,
who was born in Dummerston, Jan. Is,
1871. His father, Joseph Temple, ST..
was among the first settlers in town before
ITO, coming from Worcester, Mass. He
was one of the patriotic citizens of Dunn
merston wounded in the fight at West
minister, March 10, 1878. He was knocked
down, and for a time supposed to be dead.
His skull was fractured on the left side OF
the forehead, and the scar remained during
life,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
WEST DUMMERsTON

School in district No. West, taught by
Miss Minnie Colburn, closed last week
Tuesday and on Thursday Miss Colburn
gave her scholars ride to Brattleboro and
an electric car ride. The scholars claim to
have had a very pleasant time.
The question Resolved, That the labor
ing classes are oppressed by the capital
ists,' was discussed at the lyceum last
Wednesday evening. The question was
decided by the house in the affirmative and
by the board in the negative. The ques-
ton for next Wednesday evening will be
"Resolved, That the West offers better in
ducements than the East" Disputants:
Affirmative, j. w. Works, c. 7. Reed :;
negative, G. B. Fields, p. F. Mccarthy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
JACKSONVILLE.

George Porter is quite i'll.
Harvey Stckney is very feeble.
Laura Holbrook is home on a visit.
Nehemiah Sprague is in Readsboro.
Marvin Brown is taking orders for the
Alfred Peats wall paper.
Drawing bark and logging is the bust
ness of the day just now.
Several attended the donation Of Rev.
Mr.. Vail at Halifax, from this place.
Mr.. Hammond and family of Halifax
have moved into c. f. Putnam's house.
A. j. Faulkner, who was so severely
hurt while chopping in the woods three
weeks ago, is slowly recovering.
Several of the members of Unity lodge.
F. and A. NJ, visited social lodge at viii
mington last Wednesday evening.
A dramatic entertainment given by the
grange entitled, "From Sumpter to Apo
mattox," will be acted the evenings of Feb.
% and 26.
Mrs. Caroline Chase was suddenly called
to Shelburne Falls, Mass, last week on
account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs.
Cannedy.
About 40 of the members of Pomona
grange visited the Wilmington grange by
invitation Monday evening. A fine literary
program was furnished, refreshments were
served, and all reported jolly good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Watch for the date of "Uncle JOSH
which will be given at Grange hall about
the first week of March.
Will Cutting came up Saturday evening
from Brooklyn, n. Y, to visit his mother,
who is very feeble, returning Monday.
The ladies of the Universalist society
will give a calico ball in the town hall next
Tuesday evening. The annual sugar fes-
tival will be served in the ladies' rooms.
All are invited.
The friends and neighbors of Mrs. Her
bert Jacobs gave her pleasant surprise at
her home Tuesday evening, reminding her
of her birthday. Progressive euchre was
INDUCED in. Refreshments were served,
and the evening was enjoyed by all. The
company left polished oak extension Ia
BILE as a token of their esteem, wishing her
many happy returns of the day.
The euchre club met with Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Jacobs last Saturday evening.
Prizes were won as follows Ladies' roy
al, Mary Wood; gentleman's royal, Will
Morse; ladies' progressive, Mary Wood;
gentleman's progressive, John Wood; la
dies BOBBY, Bessie Morse; gentleman's
BOBBY, Henry Squires. Refreshments
were served and all enjoyed good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
WEST HALIFAX.

6. L. Clark is suffering with the grip.
People are improving the nice Shedding,
drawing wood and logs.
Mrs. Emma Pratt is in Holyoke, Mass,
taking care of a sick daughter.
L. II. Ballou has bought the sheepskin
business of Clark Il Ballou and will carry
on the business.
The town officers are making their re-
ports for the year and they will 90 INTO the
printers hands this week.
There is to be an auction sale of furni-
ture at the Larabee House the oath, the
property of Chas Hammond.
The auction at the Clark store four days
last week did not make much of a hole in
the stock. There were quite a number
each day from out of town, but goods went
very low.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
JAMAICA.
Sunday School Rally.

A district meeting of the Windham county
Sunday school association, held at Jamaica
Wednesday, was largely attended. The
meeting was opened by an inspiring song
service led by VIM. hobbs, jr. Rev. A.
j. Cameron led in concert repetition of the
first Psalm, and offered prayer. A help
full paper on "How to meet excuses for
non-attendance' was given by Mrs. f. II.
Jones' Some of the ways mentioned were
to try new methods, get acquainted with
the members of the school, get the parents
OF the school interested, etc. Rev. y. A.
Wood spoke on the question, care the
new methods practicable for the small
schools|' He said teachers and superin-
tendents do not put in enough time, often,
to make them succeed. If we wish to ele-
Vate we must work. We must not do it
for duty or obligation but the spirit of love
must enter in. l. B. Miller presented GER
tain plans of work, and a committee was
appointed to consider organizing a district
association, The committee recommended
such an organization, and the vote was
unanimous for it. C. w. Osgood of Bel
lows Falls gave an illustrated talk, by
means of charts, on "The tabernacle"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
HALIFAX.

There was a good attendance at the do
nation last Wednesday and good amount
realized
Mr.. and Mrs Fayette Niles have returned
from Syracuse, y. Y, where they were
called last week to see Mrs. Niles's sister.
Mrs. j. p. Tucker, who is very i'll. They
report her condition more favorable. Let
tiers since indicate that she is slowly i'm
proving.
The meeting of the Farmers club at
w w. Stoves, Feb. 10, was largely at
tended. As there was an agent for wire
fence present the subject of "Fences on
the farm was talked upon. There were
select readings by Mrs. f.. H. Thurber
and Mrs. W. w. Stowe. The next meet
ing will be at R, j. Phillips's Feb. "a All
are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
MARlBORO-

Ernest and Libbie Vivier spent Sunday
at home
Florence Snow has finished her school
in Chesterfield, y. H., and is at home
The next meeting of the ladies' aid So
ciety will be held with Mrs. Chas. Ames.
Nellie PrOuty and Minnie Shaw are
home from their trip to Greenfield, Mass
Some of young folk are planning to go
to Newfane to the Christian Endeavor
convention.
Dinner will be served on town meeting
day as usual. 1t is hoped the ladies will
all be present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
An Old Settler.

When the rheumatism first preempts certain
tracts OF your anatomy it may be ousted easily
but when ii becomes an old settler it is pretty
hard to bulge. Remember this when you first
experience the first twnges OF this obstinate and
agonlzing disease and attack it with Hostetter s
Stomach Bitters. 1t will then make tracks and
possibly leave you unmoested and in peaceabla
possession OF your own comfort In the future
Peru always attends rheumatism, if it become
chronic on account OF its Mooney to attack the
heart; Usually II is complicated with kidney
trouble; Certain it is that the kidneys when
aroused by the Bitters, will eliminate impurities
Mhich give rise to rheumatism and dropsy. In
bhters' taken IN advance, will often avert rheu.
matte trouble. Use this genial family medicine
patton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
A HOME TESTIMONIAL,
A Halifax Grand Army Man Cured
of Chronic rheumatism.
THE RESULT OF A MONTHS
TREATMENT

FOR number Of years l have been troubled
with chronic rheumatism and for ~. Ia. r.
years have suffered very much During the pasr
year II has caused me great Inconvenience and
pam 10 move about and have not been able Il
steep rom the pain IN my limbs at night
thought would have to give up all work. since
taxing FleXene ! have steadily improved n
neIptu me from the start and in two DAYS r.
heNed the pain so that was able 10 sleep and
can can now travel and work without any trouble
for me past month have been chopping In the
woods ana can do II as well as ever | have mad
no return OF the trouble, but have constantly inn.
proved and gained in strength and | feel Ike a
ne" man. a heart disease dating back 10 war
ZINES times and which had caused me much trouble
mas also been greatly relieved heartiIv rs,rC,o
mend FleXeine. II, b. BROWN, West HaIifar
Vt, January, 1897 w HA'''aA'
months treatment sent on recent ~ :,
Henry Chaplin. Brattlehnro. VI % 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
N WFANE E.
Enthusiastic District sunday School
rally of ThursdaY

One hundred and fifty people at the fore
noon session afforded an inspiration that.
after the surprise had toned down, carried
a wave of solid satisfaction through the
session that was not apparently diminished
by fear expressed in secluded corners down
stairs lest the dinner should not 90 around.
Brooklne was the banner outside town
for attendance, which numbered 80.
The local reporter lost some of the OPEN
ing exercises, but was in season to note
that Mr.. Davidson's modest apologies for
his paper on "How to make Sunday schools
more efficient were only partially accepted,
as propositions followed which, if carried
out, may make him do better in the future.
1t was proposed to ask him to deliver the
paper at other Sunday school rallies or
conventions, and the wish was expressed
by the official management that the paper
might be published.
Rev. j. w. NaramOre of Bellows Falls
followed with a thoughtful address on
1.-The hidden treasure which deserves
more mention than this weeks report can
give it. A solo was effectively rendered by
James hobbs of West Townshend. Mr..
hobbs is a young man who has spent two
years upon the theatrical stage, and decid-
ed after his conversion to devote his voice to
distinctivey religious work. Presentation
and discussion of certain plans for work in
the county closed the morning session.
Occasional remarks by w. II. Hall. Con-
necticut secretary, of Hartford, State Sec
rotary l. b. Miller and Rev. j. W. Nara
more betokened great interest for the after
noon and evening meetings, in addresses to
be given by them. The opening paper. on
The equipment of the Sundy school. ;" was
given by Rev. Mary +. Norton. The after
noon meeting naturally opened with a still
larger attendance, and supplies of provis-
ions pouring in left no doubt that supper
would be served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19

which was very instructive. The bounti-
full repast provided by the Jamaica people
was then enjoyed.
The principal addresses of the afternoon
were, "The hidden treasure" by j. w.
Naramore, "The supplementary lesson
by /. b. Miller and "The model Sunday
school, by w II. Hall, state secretary OF
Connecticut. The latter also conducted a
new kind of question box, he asking the
questions. Various ways and means were
discussed. BY special request Mr.. hobbs,
jr., sang "The holy city," which was
much enjoyed. As some Of the speakers
were able to be there in the evening, it was
decided to hold an evening session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
BROOKLINB.

Quite a number are i'll with the prevail
ing distemper. Mrs. Calvin Barrett has
been quite i'll and is still under the doctor
care.
The Brookline Christian Endeavor So
ciety accepted the invitation of the Towns
bend society to attend their tenth anniver.
sary last Sunday evening, and a party OF
" went to Townshend to attend it.
Through the kindness of A. A. Austin
and Glenn Morse Is of the party went in
two double sleighs. They think they were
well paid for the exercises were very in
teresting and profitable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
GREEN RIVER,

The meeting of the ladies' aid society is
postponed until further notice.
Miss Estella Niles of Brattleboro is
spending the week with Mrs. r. T. Cut
ting.
Mr. Peterson of Heath, Mass, spent a
few days the past week with his son, DR..
j. A. Peterson.
The fair and festival held in the church
Wednesday evening proved a success. The
proceeds were nearly $50. The singing by
Miss Lenna Thomas of Brattleboro was
highly appreciated by all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
SOUTH NEWFANE.
Death of Mrs. VIM. Brooks,

One of our aged and highly esteemed
citizens, Mrs. VIM. Brooks, entered into
rest on the 3lst ult., at the age Of 70. She
was born in BroOkline, this state. in 1877.
She was daughter Of Samuel and Rachel
Benson. In 1896 she married William
Brooks, well known in this section and
that part of Massachusetts, directly south of
the stage routes, which have been super
seeded now by the newer railroads Mr.
and Mrs. Brooks, after living at different
times in Townshend Nottingham and
Brattleboro, took up their abode in New
fame, where they have resided for the
greater part of their married life and where
she, surviving her husband six years, has
lived for 80 years. There were born 20
them ten children of whom six are living
Mrs. NJ. A. Stone, VIM. A., Mrs. j. NJ.
Moore OF this place, Chas. W., of Nebraska,
Fred X. and Henry E., of Springfield
Mass.
Grandchildren with children of their
own frequently visited the dear old grand
ma in her cheerful home. During the last
nine months of her life she has been Grip
pied by the fracture of a limb, and confined
to her chair for this period.
Mrs. Brooks was a woman of much en-
ergy combined with a gentleness and grace
of sincere piety. Her husbands occupa-
ton compelled him to be absent much of
the time from home, and the load of care
for growing family was therefore all the
heavier on her hands and heart Yet with
all these labors she was at the same time a
devoted and active Christian, and member
OF the Baptist church in this village.
For 80 years she taught in our Sunday
school. A large number of her pupils are
active members in. the church at present.
She still lives and labors in the cause and
church in the lives and services of these
whom she taught. The funeral, at the
house, was largely attended, and her pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Bickford, spoke from the
words found in Philippians l.. 2l: "For
me to live is Christ, and to die is gain"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19

Mrs. c. B. D ane has returned from hel
four weeks visit at Bakersfield.
A distemper claims for its victims quite
a large number of the citizens of the vii.
lage and near vicinity.
Six inches more snow fell last Friday,
adding something to our shedding. The
weather since has been very fine.
Mrs. Eliza Jacobs, who has been spend.
ing a number of months with her daughter
at Winchester, y. H., has returned to her
home here
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
Mrs. L. w. Bingham is visiting friends
in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Mrs. L. w. Bingham is visiting friends
in Massachusetts, and New Hampshire
Mrs. Alice Bailey has closed her school
in the Parish and is now with L. W. Bing-
ham.
Mrs. D. f. Bailey entertains the sewing
circle Thursday afternoon, Feb. %. All are
invited. In the evening there will be a
tive cent social at the same place. 1t is
hoped there may be large attendance.
For the benefit of those advanced pupils
In this and adjoining districts, who might
like to pursue course of study of higher
grade than is possible in the present sys-
TEN, Rev. Mr. Bickford offers to teach
short term, beginning Tuesday, March ?.
The daily sessions will be only three hours.
from 500 to II 80 \. NJ. Glasses will be
formed in algebra, Latin, English gram
mar and physics, with blackboard exercises
in bookkeeping. A tuition will be charged
to cover the actual expense about $3.50
Tor the term of six weeks. All pupils wish
ing to attend are desired to confer with Mr..
Bickford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
For over Finy Years

MRS. Minslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
oyer hfty years by millions Of mothers for their
Snl,uIeh WINE teething with perfect success. IL
svothes the child sottens the gums, allays all
pam, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for
GiIarrhfea 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
!!iilleulStely; Sold by druggists in every part Of
1nt world Twenty-Five cents bottle BE sure
ana ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
DUMMERSTON HILL.

By the death of Mrs. Ethel Jillson
Morse the Woman's Christian Temperance
union lost its vice president and one who
was always interested in doing all that she
could for the uplifting of those about her,
bp speaking words of encouragement or in
any way minstering to their comfort.
Her release is their loss but her eternal
gain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19

Lyman Huntley recently lost a valuable
Jersey COW.
Miss Mary L. Potter from Smith college
is expected to spend Sunday with Miss
Ethel Leach. Miss Potter is daughter of
T. W. Potter of New London, Conn.
Warm maple sugar on snow seems to
possess a charm for drawing a crowd, as
was fully shown last Tuesday evening at
Geo. Miller's, about 90 being served with
supper. Nearly 40 young people from
Brattleboro and West Brattleboro were
present.
The school in district No. II, taught by
Mrs. Chas. Franklin, closed Friday with
exercises. The pupils without a mark
during the term were: Sadie Taylor, Ada
Jacobs, Charlie Butler, Clarence Thomas,
Edith, Edwin and Harry Porter. The
scholars were given straw ride to the
teachers home Tuesday afternoon, where
refreshments were served and all enjoyed
good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
GUILFORD
Our Town Affairs.

The annual report of the town officers
shows the total expenses of the past year
to have been S96S3j4, with balance in
the treasury of S525.17, which is more
than offset by $500 of new orders out
standing. The total outstanding claims
exceed those of year ago by about $500
in spite of the expenditure of $500, aside
from repayment of temporary loans.
School expenses have been $2697.5S, or
about $3.50 greater than the directors esti-
mated. The poor have cost about 500,
nearly SO less than last year. The road
commissioner has expended $1S81.57 as
against s1GO6.47 last year, a saving of
about 1925, keeping well within his appro-
priation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19

F. A. Dewitt is expected to return from
Florida next week Friday.
The program of the semi-annual Chris
tian Endeavor convention, to be held here
on the 22d, is unusually attractive. Among
the good things expected are an address
by Rev. G. o. Day of Brattleboro on
"Christian citizenship" and Rev. L. d,
Temple of the same place gives his "Bicy-
Gle ride through England" Rev. George
Prentiss of Winstead, Conn, gives an adj
dress on my ideal Endeavorer" H.F.
G. Todt will have a missionary talk illus.
trated by curios from various foreign coun-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19

tries, and many other parts will probably
have interest for the occasion. 1t is Gus
tom of this society to take a basket lunch
to their semi-annual gathering and the To-
cal society furnishes tea. coffee, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
Had No StrengIh.

Barre, VI, Jan. s. 1877 had no strength,
couid not sleep. " as nervous and had trouble with
my heart could not do any work. A neighbor
advised me TO try Hoods Sarsaparilla and after
mad taken it short time l could sleep better
ana my appetite improved. am now able to do
my housework Mrs. Fred A Turner
Hoods Pills cure sick headache
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
GREATEST ON EARTH"
DIR. Miles, Restorative Nervine.

Mr.. r. T. Caldwell, is book keeper in
the First National Bank Of Fulton, Ky.
II was completely run down, My nerves
became 50 unstrung through loss Of sleep
and worry that / felt sure | would be COM
PEELED tOgiNe up my position | would lie
awake all night long, and IL took but little
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.


Martin Bailey from Ludlow visited his
daughter Mrs. A. S. Powers, last week
E. S. Kingsley has accepted an appoint
ment as agent for the Union Mutual Fire
Insurance company of Montpelier.