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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-27
Bott,ipg of whisky in Bond.

WASHINGTON, May 2G.-George Wilson,
acting commissioner Of internal revenue,
with the approval of the secretary of the
treasury, has formulated regulations and
instructions concerning the bottling of dis
titled spirits in bond under the act Of
March 8 1887. Under these regulations any
distiller authorized by the act Of March 8
to bottle distilled spirits of his own produc-
ton is required TO set apart a portion Of
his existing warehouse for this purpose and
shall separate It from the remainder of the
Warehouse by solid. secure and unbroken
partitions, with no interior communications
whatever between the dlferent portions OF
the warehouse. The construction of addi-
tions to a warehouse TO be used for this
purpose will be allowed on application.
Half the Flood Relief Fund Left.
WASHINGTON, May 26.--So well has the
distribution of the relief to the flood suf-
ferers in the Mississippi and Red river vail
leys been administered that of the total ap-
Continued on Second Fage.)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-27
PENSION MONEY RETURNED.
Singular Act of "a Veteran in Inter
pretinE the Law.

WASHINGTON May 26.-Albert c. Hop
kins of Hot Springs, S. D.. has sent to the
Pension Office a draft for $50 49, which he
claims was paid him as part of his pension
without authority of law. Private Hop
kins served in the Union army iE Company
I, Second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
His letter to the commissioner of pensions
follows:
Since every man naturally and justly
assumed to be the chief justice of the
general way this judgment must usually
be affirmed when it is against himself, [
assume the privilege and duty of interpret
ing the pension laws in my own case, thus
/ am entitled to full pension of Sl2 per
month under the law of 1890 Grom my first
application in August, 1890 for one year
thereafter. while / was on Crutches and
disabled from manual labor. This amounts
to S96; also to Sc per month thereafter to
March, 1895, amounting to $S6; total. $lS2
Amount received from the Pension Office
$264.4 Draft inclosed to balance, less ex-
penses of returning same, $S2.40."
So far as Commissioner Evans knows this
is the first instance in which a pensioner
has disputed the Interpretation of the
pension law by the bureau when the
Interpretation gave him more money than
he thought the law allowed him The case
will be referred back to an examiner to
see whether Hopkinss S Interpretation of the
law is correct and if he is really entitled
to the full amount granted him by the
bureau his draft will be returned to him.
If not it will be turned over to the con-
science fund of the Treasury Department
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
VERNON.

Chandler Brooks, who has been in
feeble health for some months, is i'll.
Ernest G. Hubbard has bought a new
driving horse to take the place of the one
he recently lost.
Mrs. Ned Pierce of Bellows Falls has
been visiting Miss Morse and Mrs. NJ. l.
Reed this week,
Rev. A. j. Hough gave his farewell SER
mon at the chapel last Sunday to a crowd
ed house. Mr.. Hough has been much
liked and great regret is felt that he is to
go from this vicinity.
The severe freeze of Tuesday and Wednes-
day mornings sent the early chickens TO
cover and brought out the discarded fur
coats and mittens, but it is believed the
fruit buds were not forward enough for
injury. The mercury was reported as low
as 10 degrees Tuesday Morning.
The work at the steam mill on the Ball
lot is suspended and the engine and mill
have suddenly been moved to the station.
Some misunderstanding or dissatisfaction
arose between the contracting parties which
resulted in the removal. A new boiler
which had just been moved to the mill has
not as yet been moved away. The railroad
ties which have been cut from the lot are
being rapidly drawn to the station to fill
the contract to deliver 10, 600 by May |.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Rev. Mr. Forest is in Barre attending
conference
Rev. and Mrs. Wood went to Boston fol
short visit last Tuesday.
Mrs. Shirley Brigham and little daugh
ter are stopping for few weeks at hel
fathers, II. r. Clough's.
The Baptist ladies' aid society held a so.
cial and ten-cent supper at the vestry
Thursday evening, where pleasant time
was enjoyed.
Mrs. Anna Arnold and daughter, who
have been stopping at j. w. Melendy'
during the winter, returned to their home
in Boston last Wednesday.
Easter Sunday was appropriately OBJ
served at both churches, at the Baptist
church in the morning and at the Methodist
church in the evening, with songs, anthems,
speaking by the children, etc.
Village schools begin next Monday with
o. r. Cayton as teacher in the upper depart
ment and Miss Palmer of Grafton in the
lower; Mrs. w. L. Gibson at the north
village; Mrs. Addie Allen in district No.
g, and Lyle Pierce in district No. 4.
The Boston authorities have received
information that George E. Gage, senior
member of the brokerage firm of Gage IL
FELTON,, is in Mexico. Gage & FELTON, did
a large part of the business of Frank C.
Miles, the defaulting cashier of the Boston
Safe Deposit & Trust company. Mr.. Gage
is charged with embezzlement for large
amount, but he is safe from arrest in Mex
leo, the United States having no treaty
with that country covering the crime. 1t
is believed by many that Frank c. Miles is
in Mexico with Gage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
WARDSBORO.

Rev. E. II. Bartlett is attending the Yer
mont conference, which holds its session
in Barre.
Rev. Dennis Wells is very low and no
hope of his recovery is entertained at the
present time.
A. Howe and his family visited Mrs.
Howe's mother, Mrs. Z. A. Clark, We'd
nesday of this week.
Monday night was the coolest night we
have had for some time, the mercury fall
ing to Is degrees above zero.
John Wheeler received another wound
from his AK, partially severing his big toe
1t is his left foot, the same one he injured
two weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Baker were called
to South Londonderry last week to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Bakers niece, Mrs.
George Williams.
The friends and neighbors of Mrs. Mary
Bishop were panied to hear of her sudden
illness last week. Much sympathy is felt
for her and her daughters in their afllic-
ton.
Rev. +. II. Bartlett, pastor of the Meth
odist church, preached a very interesting
Easter sermon last Sunday. Appropriate
Easter songs were rendered by Miss Agnes
Wheeler and Miss Mary X. Briggs, accom-
panied by music on the organ by Miss Car
RE l.. Ware.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
WILMINGTON.

The weather for the most part this week
has been unusually cold.
w. S. Brown of Halifax has an engage
ment at the Times office.
John Ellsworth advertises his property
for sale at auction this week.
Mrs. E. E. Wheeler and Mrs. J. S. Stan
ley are in New York for a few weeks.
C. D. Spencer is in Boston this week,
purchasing a full line of goods for the
spring trade.
Mrs. w. B. Clark has opened millinery
rooms in Mrs. Bowker's building on North
River street.
The service at the Methodist church last
Sunday morning was well attended and
very interesting.
The listers have completed the abstract
of the grand list and deposited it in the
town clerk office
1t is reported that X. j. Written, who
was injured in ttie accident near Shelburne
Falls, is not gaining.
Wayne G. Hall removes to Brattleboro
May /, where he has a position in the
BrattlebOro creamery.
b. Il. Wheeler has his new barn well I'M
der way on West Main street. The house
Hosea Mann is improving the looks of
his residence on East Main street by having
it painted in the latest style.
An original widows pension has been
granted to Mrs. Jane p. Wellman, widow
of the late Chandler Wellman.
Miss Minnie Putnam has a millinery
trimmer from New York and is receiving
numerous orders for goods in her line.
w. A. johnson and family have returned
from Brooklyn and will reside in town, oc-
cupying the Barnard house on the hill.
The.bOard of underwriters have offered a
reward of $500 for the conviction of the
person who set fire to Raponda hotel, Dec.
p, 1896
Edward j. Stevens and family remove to
Springfield, Mass, this week. Mr.. Stevens
has position with c. =. Kibbe, grocer.
We are very sorry to have Mr.. Stevens
leave town.
f. Robinson of Middefeid, Ohio. has
been in town this week and has bought IS
barrels of maple syrup of o. O. Ware,
which was shipped Tuesday. Mr.. Ware is
very extensive dealer in maple sugar and
syrup. He has purchased this season GlOO
gallons of syrup and 1880 pounds of
sugar, filling los orders from various parts
of the country. He has on hand at present
$50 gallons of syrup and three and half
tons of sugar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
SOUTH WINDHAM.


Lila Holden has gone to Winhall tt
work.
Rev. c. L. Buckingham has returned
with his bride.
Silas Pike has moved from Jamaica into
the house formerly occupied by him.
Alva Harris has finished work at West
minister and will work for w. A. Farr.
Mr. Slade has moved from the II. G..
Bolden farm to II. c. Whitcomb's house.
Mrs. F. II. Robbins has been in Suffield.
Conn, this week to attend the funeral of
her uncle, Dea. Nathan Pierce.
John Graves of Manchester has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs Jerry CLAYTON.
Mr.. Graves is 20 years old and walked the
q miles from Manchester in the mud one
day last week
Will Clayton, who works in a mill in
Chester, caught his finger between post
and the knife in lathe, and has been
spending a few days at home in con Sc
quence.
Dea. Nathan Pierce, who died in Suf.
field, Conn.,, Friday, at the advanced age
OF 80 years, was native of this place. He
was the son of Benz. Pierce, and was a
brother of the late b. NJ. Pierce, who died
here at the age of SO, and also of the late
Simeon Pierce. Mr.. Pierce was born on
the place now occupied by Irving Chase,
and was well known here. He had lived
on the farm now owned by Norman Wood,
two miles below West Townshend, until
old age required him to give up active bust
ness. His last years were spent with his
son, Albert, at Suffield, Conn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
WEST TOWNsHEND.

Atwell Farwell has been very ill with
grip, but is improving.
Earl Wheeler has returned to Walpole
n. H., after a two weeks stay at home.
Edward Spauldlng of New York spent
Sunday at Mrs, j. V. Barrett's.
Mrs. S. E. Williams and Mrs. Otis Phil
lips and little daughters are visiting in
Orange, Mass.
There was fall in temperature of A.
degrees between Monday noon and Tues
day morning of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Goddard have re-
turned from SaXtons River, Mr.. Goddard
being much improved in health.
Arthur Smith cut his hand badly while
splitting wood one day last week. DR..
Gale dressed the wound and it is doing
we'll.
The Sunday school observed Easter by
concert in the evening. The program he
gan with a marching song by the three
youngest classes, and contained a number
OF pretty things. All the children deserved
much credit for the manner in which thew
rendered their parts, both recitations and
songs being thoroughly memorized.
Deacon Nathan Pierce passed away
April 10 at his home in SufIleld, Conn, at
the advanced age of 90 years. For more
than 90 years he was an esteemed resident
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
MARLBORO.

A correspondent writes that Mrs. Yves.
ley Worden has the prize tomato plants
for this season of the year. She has one
plant four feet high, one plant three feet
high, and one 80 inches high. There are
tomatoes on the plants las big as hens
eggs, and more blossoms and more started
Mrs. Worden also has 80 or more plants
from six to eight inches high.
The following concerning a former pas
tor here is from the Dandy correspondence
in the Rutland Herald: "Rev. o. F. Thay-
er, who has been preaching in the Congre-
gational church since January l, has been
engaged for one year. Mr.. Thayer was
born in the East and went to the state of
Washington several years ago on account
of i'll health. He is a man of wide expe-
rience in religious work and since he began
his pastorate here the average size of the
congregation has been more than doubled.
Many have developed new activity in
church work and the church has entered
upon the most prosperous period in its
history"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
GUILFORD CENTRE.

The listers have completed the grand
list and deposited it in the clerks office for
inspection.
The ladies' circle will meet in their
rooms next Thursday afternoon, April 20,
for work.
The selectmen, at the request of the
school directors, have appointed John E.
Gale and W. G. Worden truant officers.
A special town meeting is called May 4
at 2 o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose of re-
scinding vote passed at the last annual
meeting, refusing to purchase road ma
chine, and to see if the town will vote to
buy one.
Broad Brook grange will hold a May
dance at the hall Friday evening, April 80.
The drama "Uncle Josh" will be repeated
by the dramatic club, with music by Lett
singers orchestra. Supper will be fur
nished by the ladies. All are invited
Augustus Wayne Putnam, aged "a,
formerly of this town, died in Brockton,
Mass, Wednesday. The remains were
taken to Guilford the 22d inst, and fu-
neral services will be held today. The re-
mains will be inferred by the side of his
wife.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
DUMMERSTON.

The Christian Endeavor society will hold
a social in the vestry Friday evening, April
so, beginning at 1880 o'clock. The semi
annual business meeting of the society
will be held in connection with it, so it is
hoped that all members of the society, as
well as many of their friends, will be
present. All are cordially invited.
Harold Alexander is an active little fell
low about three years of age and quite
naturally keeps his mother on the lookout
much of the time to see that he does not
get into mischief, One day she missed
him and silence reigned for a short time in
the room. Evidently he was doing mis-
chief somewhere and she looked him up
He was found in an adjoining room seated
lack under the table, with pair of scs-
sors in one hand and two long pretty ring
lets of hair lying in his lap, one having
been clipped from each side of the head
just back of the ear. Harold, my child,
what have you been doing? Why did you
cut off those ringlets?' Cause" said he,
with an innocent air, 81 wanted to be a
boy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
EAST DOVER.

Miss Mary Halliday returned from her
visit Tuesday.
Mrs. j. L. White of Greenfield, Mass,
sister of Mrs. William Yeaw, and a niece
from Pittsfeld, Mass, visited her a few
days last week.
Almeda Howard, wife of William Yeaw,
died April IS at the home of their son, S.
II. Yeaw, aged II years and II months.
Her illness began with the grip early in
the winter. Mrs. Yeaw was the daughter
of Deacon Jonathan Howard of Marlboro,
and lived there until her marriage to Mr..
Yeaw. Their j0th wedding anniversary
was celebrated Feb. 8, 1894. Three sons
were born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Yeaw. Eugene
died at the age of 90 and Charles at 26.
Mrs. Yeaw is survived by her husband and
son and by a sister and brother Mrs. L. j.
White of Springfield, Mass, and Arial
Howard of Americas, Kansas She was
woman of many estimabe qualities She
united with the Congregational church in
Marlboro many years ago. Mrs. Nellie T.
Brigham of New York city officiated at
the funeral Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
JACKSONVIIIB.

John E. Coleman is remodeling his wood
shed and L.
r. B. Thomas has set up a separator for
o. r. Chase.
Over POO pounds of butter were made
at the creamery.
II. L. Putnam is largely repairing and
improving his barn.
E. j. Roberts has bought a piece of the
Jonah French farm and is intending to
build thereon.
A. A. Butterfield will have his office at
West Halifax next week.
Wheeler d Vogle of Wilmington have
been this way buying cattle for beef.
The members of the grange will at their
next meeting give their intention of what
they will plant, their method of culture,
etc.
Schools in this village begin next Mon
day. Miss Murdoch teaches in the High
and Miss Corkins the primary, while Miss
Waste has the school in No. A.
Mrs. Carrie Putney, who took rooms in
Stetson block few weeks since, has re.
turned from market with a fresh lipe of
millinery goods and has now fine display
in her rooms.
Merwin and hurry Pierce have bought
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23

A. Estabrook at conference there will be
no preaching at the Methodist church
next Sunday. Sunday school as usual.
Ernest White, formerly of this place,
and brother of DR.. p. p. White, grad
uated last week with high standing, from
the Baltimore college of Physicians and
Surgeons.
The Easter services at the Methodist
church last Sunday morning and at the
Universalst church in the evening were
well attended. Both churches were very
prettily trimmed with plants and cut
flowers The exercises were all well rem
dered and were of character to inspire
each listener with higher aim for him
self and a kinder feeling for the rest of
of mankind.
Herbert Pierce will soon move on 10 the
Welcome Allen farm which the new owner,
S. T. Davenport of Brattleboro, will stock
with cows and thus endeavor to bring the
land back to its primeval fertility. We
are glad to welcome outside capital to
Newfane. Experience is fast teaching
that there are no better investments in the
world than Vermont farming lands at
their present bedrock prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
WILLIAMSVIIIE.

Mrs. E. G. Gotta and children are visit
ing relatives at Bellows Falls.
Irving G. Ingram has entered the en-
ploy of II. G. Clark of Brattleboro.
ID. w. Fisher is just completing a fine
piazza around two sides of the hotel.
Mrs +. II. Strong of Bellows Falls has
been visiting Williamsville relatives the
past week.
Misses Lila Park and Lena Hall have
been visiting in South Deerfeld, Mass,
this week.
Quite delegation from this place took
in The Old Homestead" at Brattleboro
last evening.
A. NJ. Mortified is taking a trip through
Massachusetts and Connecticut this week
in the interests of his basket business.
E. R. Willard and Fred Pierce have gone
to Greenfield, Mass, after the goods of
Gilbert b. Lamb, who will soon occupy his
old home in this village.
Ed Grout, who has spent the past win
ter in West Dover logging camp is ex-
pected to return here soon and will work
his four horses on the road machine.
On account of the absence of Rev. A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
JAMAICA.
Ed. FELTON, is i'll with the measles.
Samuel Bradley moves this week
Vestminster Mass to live

Ed. FELTON, is i'll with the measles.
Samuel Bradley moves this week to
Westminster, Mass, to live.
Rev. James hobbs is spending a few
days with his son at West Townsend,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Frost are spending
the week with their daughters at Bellows
Falls and Putney
The Easter concert given by the Con.
gregational Sunday school was very good
and much enjoyed by ALL
The Loyal Temperance legion will hold
its last regular meeting this season Mon
day evening at Mrs. Lucy Kellogg's.
Mr.. Allen of Stratton, feeble old man,
is to live here with his son-in-aw and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Willis.
Ed. Spencer has moved from Stratton,
where he has been living for the last two
years, back into his house in the village.
The Congregational Sunday school elect
ed officers at the close of the school last
Sunday as follows: Superintendent, Lucy
r. Kellogg; assistant superintendent, II.
o. Emerson; secretary, John S. Robinson !;
treasurer, Zippie Kellogg; librarian, John
5. Robinson; assistant librarian, Mabel
Sage.
The womans missionary auxiliary met
last Friday with Mrs. Flora Howard, it be-
ing thank offering meeting, and also an
nual meeting for the election of officers.
The following were chosen: President,
Mrs. M. o. Muzzy; vice president, c. B.
Doane; secretary, Lottie Read: treasurer,
Mrs. Flora Howard.
AT the annual meeting of Mount Leba-
non lodge, No. 46, F. e A. NJ, held at
their hall last Friday evening, the follow
ing officers were elected NJ. II. Johnson,
W. M; Herbert Willis, S. W; C. B.
Doane, j. w. A. T. Wood, treasurer; j.
Q. Shumway, secretary; II. E. Spencer, S.
D.; P. E. Howard, j. D.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
VERMONT BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY APRIL

of this place, active in the affairs of the
town and church. He was native of
Windham and married Anna Burnap of
that town in 1880. Although nearly blind
for the last few years, he preserved a good
degree of physical activity and keen and
cheerful interest in all that was happening
He is survi 7ed by his aged wife and three
daughters, Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Wash
burn of Mortified, Mimi, and Mrs. Ken
dali of Dunstable, Mass, and one son, A.
X. Pierce of Suflield, Conn. Deacon
Pierce's last gift to the church in this
place was 1G new hymn books for the use
of the choir, which arrived shortly before
the news of his death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
WHITINGHAM.

James Caffrey and wife are at Samuel
Wheeler's.
Carl Wheeler spent Easter Sunday with
his mother.
c. S. Chase and Tom Storms returned
from Virginia Tuesday.
Robert and Harrie Chase brought in
large bunch of spring beauties Easter aft
ernoon.
Mrs. Geo. Sawyer was at North Adams
for medical treatment the first of the
week.
Cold, frosty days this week-quite
change from the spring like days we have
been having.
Mr.. lockwood of Bennington was in
town last Friday taking orders for enlarg-
ing photographs, and met with good sue
cess.
Uncle Norris Taintor died suddenly at
the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Sadie
Shippee, Tuesday evening. At 5 o'clock he
complained of not feeling we'll and died in
the evening. He was over so years of age
and had been remarkably active for a man
of his years He leaves one brother, James
Taintor, and a number of grandchildren
to mourn his loss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
QUILFORD.

Geo. Bond is improving his house by
adding piazza to the front.
The sudden death of one of our respected
townsmen, Alonzo j. Weatherhead, &C.
Cured on Thursday afternoon, while at
work hewing a stick of timber at his home.
BE is survived by wife and two sons,
Willis and Allen.
The ladies' society will meet with Mrs.
Lucius Putnam Thursday afternoon, April
20. A goodly attendance is desired. If
the afternoon prove stormy the meeting
will be postponed until the following day !;
work will be furnished.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23

Mary L. Porters garden above NJ. F. Dali
rymples and will build two neat cottage
houses. They are already at work on the
foundation of the first house.
Eben futile, the old hero, has prepared
an address for delivery Memorial day to
some community. Eben believes the day
is for the old soldiers and not for the up
start lawyers. His address begins: "When
Sumter was fired upon 33 years ago."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
GREEN RIVER.

Our village school begins Monday, April
26, with Nina Miller of Brattleboro as
teacher.
Silas M. Wilcox, who has been to the
Burlington hospital nearly two months for
treatment, returned home Monday.
A son was born in Cambridgeport, Mass,
April 10, to Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Cutting,
and grandson to Mrs. Eliza Cutting, for
merly of Green River
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-23
WEST DOVER.

Miss Nina May is visiting her friends
this week.
Mrs. Will Nido is very low. Fears are
entertained as to her recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Upton of Longmead-
ow, Mass, visited the past week at Will
Upton's and NJ. Z. Lyman's.
The schools begin next Monday, April
26. George Wyman of Jamaica will teach
in No 6 and Emogene Boyle in No. s.