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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
NEWPANB.

W. c. Ballou expects to move this spring
from the Edwards Il Grout store tenement.
William Hescock and family recently re-
turned from a two weeks visit to Boston.
The meeting of the ladies' aid society
for next Thursday is appointed at G.. W.
Parsons.
A party of young sleighriders from
Townshend made a circuit of the village
last Monday forenoon.
There will be w. c. T. U. meeting
next Wednesday afternoon with the secre-
tary. Anyone interested is invited to at
tend.
Mrs. 5. Morse accompanied her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Goodnow, to Cambridge on We'd
nesday. They will return to The Films
about May /.
Mrs y. NJ. Batchelder has of late been
in attendance upon her mother, who is
very i'll in Townshend. Another daughter,
Mrs. Wight of Midway, has arrived to as
sist in the care of Mrs. Burnham.
A social will be given by the Christian
Endeavor society at the vestrY rooms next
Wednesday evening. Waxed maple sugar
is to be served by the ladies' aid society,
and pleasant time generally is expected
to which everyone is cordially invited.
Mrs. Mary n. Burnham, who died yes
terday in Townshend at the age of 90, was
the widow of the late Rev. Chas Burn
ham, formerly pastor of the Congrega-
tional church here. Mrs. Durham was
the mother of Mrs. y. NJ. Batchelder Of
this place. A brief sketch of her life will
be given next week. The funeral will be
held in Townshend Saturday at 1870, at
the residence of Judson Derry.
Among five prominent members pictured
in a recent Sunday Tribune as noted work
ers in the national order of Daughters Of
the American Revolution appeared the
face of Mrs. Philip IIichborn, wife of the
chief naval constructor of the United
States navy. Mrs. Hichborn is a native of
this town, and sister of Col. Alvin Frank
lin of Townshend. She is cepresident-
general of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, in charge of organizations.
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison was the first ma
tional president. Mrs. Adlai Stevenson is
now president general. The receipt of 800
applications per month demonstrates the
probable growth of this patriotic society
which now has over 400 chapters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
TOWNSHEND.

Fred Lawrence is in Boston.
r. w. Blood is home from New Bedford,
Mass.
Mrs. W. f. Sage is stopping with her
parents.
Several of our farmers have tapped their
sugar places.
}. b Taylor of West Jamaica has moved
on to Mrs. Sage's farm.
w. w. Holbrook is home from trip to
Minnesota, Iowa and Colorado.
w, f. Sage has gone to Lowell, Mass,
where he expects to find work.
Rev. c. d. r. Meacham preached at
South Londonderry last Sunday.
The spring term of Leland and Gray
seminary opened Tuesday with a small at
tendance of pupils.
There will be a grange meeting next
Tuesday evening. The question for dis
cussion will be the same as that announced
for the 2dinst.: "What is the cause of the
increase of state.an local taxation"
The Baptist Sunday school had their an
nual sleighride Monday forenoon. Super
intendent Tasting led the ride with the
primary class. The party drove to New
fame and returned to a bountiful dinner at
the church parlors. The afternoon was
spent pleasantly with games, and all agreed
that they had had tirst-class time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
CHESTERFIELD, N. II.

Miss l.. c. Webster spent several days in Keene
last week.
A ten.cent supper will be held at Mrs Harry
Pierces next Wednesday evening.
A number from this village attended the play
entitled The deacon at Westmoreland Monday
evening.
Eunice Day Halves, wife Of Geo. b. Halves,
died Tuesday morning at o'0bck of paralysis al
the age of 40 years. Funeral services were held
at her late home Thursday morning, conducted
by S. f. RuRg. The body was taken to Brattle.
boro for burial
School meeting was held at the town hall Sat.
urday afternoon of last week Sherman l.. Rice
was elected to the board in place of Herman G.
Smith. whose term had expired. The remaining
members of the board are Dr. John L. Butler
whose term expires in March 1898 and Walter
F Pierce, whose term expires March 1899.
At the town meeting Tuesday these officers
were elected: Clerk. Sewall +. Rugg; selectmen,
Elton A. Stafford, Fred A Atherton, Frank NJ
Davis; road agents, Herbert H. Spauding Geo
A. Tuitle Geo. Amidon; constabes, Edw.
T. Harlow, Herbert II, Spauldng, James Amidon
1t was voted to leave the election of town treas.
urer to the seectmen and not TO appoint an agent
for the sale of spiritUous liquors. The following
sums were voted to be raised for the purposes
specified: S2200 for school money: S170O for high
ways; $500 for town charg s; 800 for town lib
rary and $40 for memorial day expenses. II was
also voted TO pay the road agents 81 a day for
labor, and to paint and repair the Academy
building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
WHIpINGHAM

Reuben Grout Of Somerset was in town Thurs.
day
Arthur Bancroft is laid up with Iame.knee.
The Reed brothers have about lOOO) feet more
logs to draw.
Eliza Chase, who has been at A Chase's for ten
weeks, returned home last week
David Drinkwine is to be the new brakeman on
the Hoosac Tunnel Wilmington railroad
6. II. Grousbeck drove c. 5. Chase and H. 4.
Wheeler to Newfane Monday returning Tuesday
John Gillett had the misfortune to lose five
sheep, a COW and a two-year-o old the first OF the
week ' - '"V
Arthur Carpenter accompanied his father to
Newfane and will visit in Jamaica before return
ing home.
DR.. Scudder is in very poor health and n braid
ing bee and donation was held there THURSDAY 10
help the family along
Beda Shippee is staying with Mrs. CARPENTER
while Miss Alta is studying stenography and
type writing at Wilmington.
\. Chase was able to walk across the street
several days last week but was not as well Mon
day. Mrs. Chase was out Sunday for the first
time since Jan. !,
Porter Carriers baby girl was very severely
scaded about the face and one hand and arm by
falling into pan of boiling hot bean water last
Week tuesday. Sunday she was in a very pre-
catlous condition, but Tuesday her condition
seemed 10 be more favorable. Dr. Holton attends
her
Several from this village Joined the sleighing
party 10 keadsborO last Frld4y. The sleet made
tnt latttr part rather dSagrreable, but mine host
Portable and after hountiful turkey supper most
OF them left for Jacksonville in a pouring rain
lhuSe VINO waited a while found that il had stop.
pea raining and enjoyed the trip home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
WEST DUMMERsTON.

An old landmark has passed away in the
death of Miss Martha Allen. She was
born in this town and had spent long life
here. She leaves a sister, 81 years old,
and other friends, who have the sympathy
of the entire community.
There was large attendance at the ly-
ceum Wednesday. The meeting was open
ed with instrumental music and singing.
The Newfane band united with the West
Dummerston band and discoursed music
pleasing to the audience. The "Chip
Basket was read by P. F. Mccarthy and
w. o. Donnell. The question, "Resolved,
That the farmers have done more for the
world than all other classes" was decided
by the house and the board in the affirma-
tive. The subject of squirrel hunt"
was discussed, and many being in favor
of it, it was decided to hold the first meet
ing Friday evening, March 10. There will
be speaking, singing, etc., and the side
that counts the most numbers wins the
victory. A pleasant time was anticipated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
JACKSONVILLE.

A good many horses are sick with a
distemper.
Farmers are dsposng of their apples, at
very low prices.
Hon. A. A. Butterfield is attending coun-
ty court this week.
Il. Q. Wilcox is making extensive repairs
on his recently purchased house.
Frank Crosier the photographer, of
Readsboro was in town Monday, taking
pictures.
n. j. Ball has moved to his new home
in West Halifax. He proposes to keep a
public house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dix were suddenly
called to Olcott one day last week on ac-
count of the serious illness of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Scion Fairbanks.
About 40 couples joined the sleighride
from here to Readsboro City last week Fri
day, and partook of roast turkey at Good
ellis hotel. They all had a fine time, al
though the day was stormy. Had it been
pleasant many more would have gone and
the ride would have closed with dance at
the Glen House. AS it was the dance was
adjourned until this week Thursday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

p. Il. Holt is attending court at Newfane
this week as petit juror.
Musa Landman has gone to Townshend
to attend Leland and Gray seminary.
Miss Stella Yearly returned from Adams
Mass, Wednesday, where she has been
stopping for several weeks.
There is to be a masquerade ball March
Il under the auspices of the dramatic club.
A fine time is anticipated. All are invited
to participate in the enjoyment
A circular convention was held at the
Methodist church Wednesday afternoon
and evening, which was enjoyed very much
by those who attended. The rainy weather
and the large number who are i'll prevented
many from attending.
The body of James Frazer, who died in
Brattleboro last Saturday. was brought to
this town for burial. A delegation from
Hooker post, of which he was a member,
accompanied the body to the grave and
performed the last sad rites for their COM
rade.
Warren Sheldon, who has suffered from
the rheumatism for many years, was taken
suddenly worse this week and lies in a crit
ical condition. Mrs. Sheldon, who was
away on visit, was sent for, and his son,
Willie Sheldon, of Palmer, Mass, was
summoned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
WILLIAMSVILLE.

George Mitchell is in Northampton,
Mass.
Miss Minnie Hodgkins is visiting at c.
+. Parks.
: Herbert NJ. Adams is attending county
court as juryman.
Dea. and Mrs. II. W. Estabrook have
returned to their home at West Dover.
A. c. Fellows of Washington, this state,
has entered The employ of A. NJ. Mortified.
The Newfane school board has organ
lied by the election of II. NJ. Adams,
chairman, and M. o. Howe, clerk,
The librarian of the Universalst Sun
day school wishes to have the books
brought in next Sunday for the purpose of
making a new catalogue Notices are out
for Westinghouse meeting at the church
Saturday evening of this week at 80.
Young Peoples Christian Union meeting
next Sunday morning. Subject, "Kind-
ness"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
DUMMERSTON,

Many years have passed since the Con
gregRtional church in this place, which
has seating capacity of 800 persons, was
so well filled as on the occasion of the
grand concert Wednesday evening of this
week. The singing and the music were
all very fine. 1t was a grand success mu-
sically, socially and financially. In the
language of the Vermont law-making pow.
er, the proceeds of this grand affair, in
Guiding the supper, will go far towards
liquidating the Indebtedness incurred by
repairing the church last fall. Many
thanks are due to the singers and must
clans of Brattleboro who so ably assisted
E. II. Miller in the musical program of the
concert, and to the large delegations of
citizens from Brattleboro and Putney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
JAMAICA.

L. NJ. Barry is able to be out again.
Miss Matte Cheney has gone to Brattle-
boro to work
Miss Garry Allen has gone to Newfane
to work in hotel.
n w. French of Wardsboro is at work
for DR.. c. B. Doane.
Leon Bradley, who is i'll with Bright's
disease, is not quite so well.
NJ. l.. Boynton is under the doctors care
and not able to attend his duties at the
station.
Miss Maud Howard has finished work
at Walpole, n. H., and has returned to
her home.
A. L. Howard has just arrived from
over the mountain with fine lot of cattle
for home market.
Cora Amsden has been spending the
past week with her parents. She returns
to Westminster this week.
Frank Adams of Westminster, Mass, is
here to spend the spring. He and Arden
Carpenter, also of Westminster, will carry
on one of David Eddy's sugar lots.
Those from here attending the spring
term of school at Leland and GRAY semin-
airy, Townshend, are John Wolcott, Harry
Amsden, Ellen hobbs and Kitte Frost.
j, c. Robinson has been i'll for nearly
five weeks, having had pneumonia. At
present he is improving slowly, but is still
confined to his room. j. Q. Shumway
takes his place in the bank.
The cantata, "The jolly farmer" at the
opera hall last Friday evening, drew but
small audience on account of the weather
and going, and in consequence it will be
repeated this week Friday evening.
The Loyal Temperance legion met last
week at w, l.. Barnes's. Next Monday
night the meeting will be at Mrs. Lucy
Kellogg's, when Strong Drink will be tried
for his life before Judge Public Opinion.
The bi-monthly election of officers will
take place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Herbert Thayer's little son is improving
from violent attack of grip.
Effie Thomas is at work for John
Thayer and Cornelia Shephardson fol-
Frank Thayer
Mrs. Amandrin Wilder, who has been suf-
fering with heart trouble many weeks, has
been more comfortable for few days this
week.
There are many ill with the prevailing
epidemic in town, scarcely a family that
has not one or more i'll. Help is very
scarce.
The ladies' circle meet in their rooms
next Thursday afternoon, March IS. A
cordial invitation is extended to all, as
there is work to do.
There will be sociable in the grange
hall next Friday afternoon, March 10. As
there is quilting to be done all are request
ed to be present. In the evening there
will be dancing.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Cutting arrived
from Brooklyn, N. Y, Tuesday in answer
to telegram announcing the critical con-
dition of Mr.. Cuttings mother. Mrs. Cut
ting lived until Wednesday morning, but
she had sunk into Inconsistencies before
the arrival of her son.
The drama and dance given by the dra-
matte club the 4th inst. was success both
socially and financially, and Melted the
grange treasury STA. Much credit is due
S. A. Richmond for his help in training
those taking part in the drama. A repeti.
ton has been called for.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Squires entertained
the euchre club at their home in West
Brattleboro last Saturday evening, seven
tables being filled, and the usual prizes
being awarded. The party was favored
with musical selections by the Misses
Squires which added much to the enjoy
ment of the evening. Refreshments were
served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
Beaming with Smiles

Are the countenances Of people who have found
speedy and thorough relief from malarial, kidney
bilious, dyspeptic or nervous troubles through
the aid Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Such
countenances are very numerous. So are letters
from their owners attesting the efficacy of the
great family medicine. Among the signals of
distress thrown out by the stomach bowels and
liver in state Of disorder are sick headache
heartburn, nausea, loss of appetite sallowness OF
the skin and eyeballs, and an uncertain state of
the bowels. They should be needed at once. II
the Bitters are resorted to the woe begone look
which accompanies sickness will give way to
cheerful looks produced by renewed health. II
you are drifting on the coast of disease, throw an
anchor to windward by summoning the Bitters to
your assistance. II will keep YOU in safety
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
ATHENS


G. F Bridges is very i'll at this writing
Harry Ball visited friends here this week.
Walter OAKS and his wife were in town Sunday
to see Mr.. Oaks's mother, who is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs Fremont Edwards are helping
care for Mrs. Edwards's mother. Mrs. John Oaks.
The Christian EndeavOr society will hold its
next social at =. K. Clark's next Friday evening
4 crazy tea will be served in the European style
from G3O to :. All are cordially invited
Last Friday evening Miss Sylvia Powers was
pleasantly surprised when about 20 Of her class
mates drove out from Bellows Falls to celebrate
her 18th birthday. Music and games were in.
dulsed in, which made the evening very enjoy
able occasion Miss Powers was presented with
a chair and Is white carnations from her class,
which shows the esteem in which she is held by
all There were other presents OF silver, Satur.
day evening nearly 10 OF the Christian Endeavor
society and friends from this place spent a very
pleasant evening with her. TIL evening was
given to Rotations and music. The singing Of
Mss Tarbel added greatly to the enjoyment of
all Cake and coffee We're served by the ladies'.
and before saying good night ". A. Wyman, in
behalf Of the guests, presented her with Chris
tian Endeavor pin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.
neath of Mnson Q. MhIte.

Mason c. White died at his home Sat
urday afternoon at 1870 =. NJ. after an i'll
ness of two and one-half years. He was
born in WardsborO in 1S4j and in 1867 he
married Emo gene Holden of the same
place and moved to East Dover, where
they lived many years and raised a family
of four children-Mrs. f. G.. Sharpe of
South Royalton, Mrs. Murray Cheney of
East Dover, Ernest White and Miss Marcia
White. They moved to Brookline in the
spring of 1892, where he has since lived,
Mr.. White was a man highly esteemed by
his townsmen. He was always interested
i'm all affairs and in his religious life did all
his strength and means would allow. His
townspeople showed their esteem for him
in 1894 when they sent him to Montpelier
to represent this town in the legislature.
While there he contracted a cold which
was followed by the pneumonia, from
which he never recovered. The last four
weeks of his life he was great sufferer
but he bore up with remarkable patience,
especially as the end grew near. The last
day of his suffering will never be forgotten
by his family, who were all present at his
bedside and listened to words of counsel,
comfort and hope which none but an in
spred man could give. He made all ar
IdUktIl6ulS lOI HIS luucldl3 buO place. vi
burial, time and those who were to take
part in the services. Five minutes before
he died he called the family about him,
and babe them last goodbye, asking
them not to weep for him, but to be sure
to meet him in heaven. The most touch
ing scene was his parting from his devoted
wife with whom he had lived in undis
turbed happiness for 30 years. He not on
ly remembered his own family circle, but
his brothers and sisters and neighbors,
Mr. White leaves besides his own family
five brothers and four sisters. Three
brothers and one sister were at the
funeral, which was held at his home
Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Mitchell
of Putney officiating. Mr.. Mitchell was
an old friend of Mr.. White and family
and was chosen by him to ofiiciate. Truly
we can say of him, LET me die the death
of the righteous and let my last end be
like his"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
HALIFAX.

Mrs o. b. Dix is housed with the prevailing in
nuenza
Most Of the sugar makers are getting ready for
sugaring.
A. c. Jones has been housed with the gip for
two weeks.
Rev Mr.. Vail is not expected to remain with the
Union society another year.
At the March meeting last week Tuesday the
town voted not to aid the Grand Army in their
Memorial exercises this year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
VERNON

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry W. Fairman and three
children are III with grip.
Rev \. J. Hough will preach in the chapel
next Sunday afternoon al o'clock.
All interested in the bridge question will not
forget the town meeting on Saturday.
The ladies' circle viii meet at A. Withheld s
next Wednesday. II being the annual meeting
all members are urged to be present
Ten OF the members of Vernon grange attended
the meeting Of Wndham County Pomona grange
last Tuesday at Dummerston Centre, enjoying
the ride and meeting with Evening Star grange
very much.
Mrs Sarah VI. Cook has bought the place near
Vernon Centre owned by Mrs. WIN. F. Cakes Of
Fltchburg and now occupied by Charles johnson
Mr.. and Mrs Cook will move from the StebbnS
place to their new home very soon. Mr.. Cakes
was IN town on Wednesday to complete the ar.
Judgements Of the sale
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
Don't be Hopeless and Discouraged.

You need not be discouraged aud lose hope
just because local doctors have failed to cure you
II is only the specialist in such complaints who
can cure you. DR.. Greene - Temple Place BuS
ton, Mass, the most noted and succt ssful ply.
stefan IN curing disease. can be consulted by let.
ter free. His experience is enormous. he has
cured many cases like yours through letter cor
respondence, He can cure you. Write TO him
without delay. Remember it costs nothing u
get his opinion and advice in regard to our case
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
GUIIFORD.

John Gale is attending court at Newfane this
week a. luryman
Dudley Croser is in with pneumonia at his
home in this village.
The lawsuit between f. Squirps and A. Mellen
has been appealed to the county court by squares.
Charles Alexander Mr. and Mrs. J. Houghton.
Mrs Julius Leach Mrs Persons and many others
have been III the past week with grip or the pre-
vaiing epidemic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
DUMMERSTON HILL

Chcopee Falls.
Myrtle VI. Stockwell is visiting her sister, Mrs
w. l. Winchester in Holyoke, Mass
The last temperance meeting, held at J. O.
knights, was an unusually good one. Three new
members added. The next meeting is ap-
pointed at Charles Wordens, Tuesday evening
March 30
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
Relief In SIY Hours.

.. Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re.
lieved in six hours by the New Great South
American Kidney Cure" This new remedy is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder kidneys
back and every part of the urinary pas sages in
male and female 1t relieves retention Of the
water and pain in passing it almost immediately
II you want quick relief and cure this is vour
remedy sold by George, E. Greene, Druggist
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12

Arthur Simmons has returned to his
home in Boston.
The Chinese social was postponed last
week on account of the storm and will be
held this week on Friday evening.
The United Workers will give a social
next Tuesday evening, March IL. There
will be peanut hunt, games, etc.
About 40 of the friends of Ernest Glea-
son and his bride met at the home of Da-
vid Hitchcock last Saturday evening to
give them a wedding reception and well
come as they have come to make home
here. A purse of money and some silver
ware were left as mementos of the occasion.
Cake and ice cream were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12
Card.

We wish to express our sincere thanks to the
wide circle of friends and neighbors for their
many acts of kindness and sympathy during the
long sickness, death and burial of our beloved
husband and father. Also to DR.. G. d. Wheat for
his untiring efforts to ease the pain and to Rev.
f. F. Mitchell for the words of comfort and sym
patty in the hour of bereavement.
MRS. NJ. c. WHITE.
MR.. d MRS. f. W. SHARP.
MR.. Il MRS. NJ. II. CHENEY.
ERNEST WHITE.
MARCIA WHITE.
Brookline, Vt, March 10. 1897.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-12

Il was completely covered with sores Every
muscle in my body ached. Had been sick for
hye years. Doctors could do me no good. Most
OF my time was spent in bed; was a complete
wreck. Burdock Blood Bitters have completely
cured me in three months" Mrs. Annie Zoepen.
Crookstown, MINI.