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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
Chester Hotels Raided

The enforcement of the prohibitory law
has deeply exercised the people of Chester.
The Chester House and the Fullerton
We're raided June 10 last Both hotels
were found to have complete stock of
liquors. The proprietors, Barnet NJ.
Waite and F. A Rowell, were fined $50
and costs each. Both hotels planned to do
big business last Friday, when thousands
OF people were coming to town TO attend
muster. States Attorney James G. Har-
vey of White River junction is a man who
believes in enforcing the law as long as it
is on the books, evidently, and he had
Sheriff SpatfOrd, Deputies Moore, Arm
strong and Hoffman make raids Friday
morning. Three barrels of lager beer were
found al the Chester House. Proprietor
Waite claimed he had leased the bar privi-
lege to L. L. Stowell of South Windham,
who was living at the hotel with his wife
and two children. Stowell was brought be-
fore Justice 5. Il. Potter and fined SIS and
costs, and sentenced TO the house of cor
rection for so days. He was taken there
Saturday. The states attorney was not
satisfied, however, and had made search
OF Stowelps room on Saturday. An as
sortment OF whiskey, gin, wine, etc, was
/ brought to light, and seized. A hearing
will be held later. At the Fullerton two
men-said to be McNulty and Marcy of
Putney-were behind the bar. McNulty
escaped, and as Marcy claimed that he
only washed glasses, ETC., he was released.
The officers found liquors of all kinds and
beer Mr.. Rowell, the proprietor was
I brought before Justice Potter. His request
for continuance of the case until Aug.
80 was granted, and he was placed under
$500 bonds, Col. j. E. Pollard becoming
surety. The complaint against Rowell is
for second offence, which will mean i'm
prisonment in case of conviction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
WEsTMINsTER WEST.

Mrs. c. II. Moore of Keene has been at
L. A. Goodell's for few days
Mrs. Willis II. Hall o. Cambridge is at
II. p. Ranney's for a few days.
Mrs Barrett of Antrim, y. H., is with
her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Gorham.
Seymour Minard of Boston has been
spending a weeks vacation upon his farm,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cutting and child and
Mrs. Hunt of Cambridge came Monday to
Hon. W. B. Cuttings. Miss Stella re
turned to Kalamazoo last week.
VIM A. Wilcox, who has been with j.
p. Ranney for several years, has now
reached his majority and is to enter the
employ of Mr., Gorham as clerk in the
store.
George Campbell of Texas and Miss
Hubbard of Springfield have been at +. q.
Campbers. Miss Lena has returned from
a visit of a few weeks with her uncle in
Comstock. n. Y.
Bert Ormsby is to take the place in Wild
Il Stevens's mandatory of printers rollers
vacated recently by Elwyn Houghton. Mr.
Hcughton has bought a grocery in Cam
bridge and has gone into the business
The school in the village opens next
i
Thompson of Saxtons River The other
schools begin a week later, the south taught
as before by Nellie q. Cutting. and the
north by May Goodell who is to take the
place of her sister. Miss MAY graduated
this year from the High school in Maiden,
Mass. Miss Frances is to teach in Put
ney, and Miss Mary II. Plumb, who grad
mated at Holyoke college, is to teach in
Westminster.
J. H. Clark has entered upon the work
of rebuilding the residence in the village
which he bought last spring of 3. f.
Winchester. He has three carpenters at
work, Brown and Holt OF Putney and
Twitchell of Saxtons River. An entire
new roof is being put on, raising the walls
some six feet, piazza is to built in FROM
the whole interior is to be reconstructed
and a very pleasant residence will doubt
less be the result, adding much to the at
tractiveness of the street
The heavy shower of Monday evening
interfered with the success of the concert
by the Amphon quartet set for that even
ing. The rain fell heavily nearly up to
the time of the concert at O'clock and it
was at first supposed that 1t must be post
poned. But the rain ceased, people began
to arrive, a considerable number coming
from other places, who We're out in the
shower, and by 9 o'clock so many had ap-
peared that Mr., Gorham concluded to carry
out the program. The quartet with Misses
Burge and Goodhue, were enthusiastically
received, heartily encored, and everything
passed OFF in manner to please everybody,
except that the audience was not as large
as it would have been under more favor
able conditions of the weather. AS it was
the sum of $40 was taken at the door, and
$40 for ice cream and cake by the ladies'
aid society. During the shower the light
ming struck Just back of the barn on J. H.
Clark's farm. The Amphions have now
given concerts during the last week at
Putney, Chesterfield lake, Westminster
West, Alstead, Walpole, and Vergennes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
WESTMINSTER.

The corn canning season will begin next
week.
Dr. S. A. Beddy returned from New
York city Monday with his bride.
Master Ralph Wiley went to Springfield
the first of the week to visit relatives there.
Florence Nutting and Grace Underwood
are the latest victims of the measles, but
are getting along well.
The young people are improving the
month thus far III excursions to lakes,
Warren Spofford lake and otherwise.
Mrs. Lucy Fisk of Rockville, Conn,
who is visiting at q. II. Walkers gave an
account of a recent trip to Palestine at
the evening service last Sunday.
MI and Mrs, Fred Pierce buried the
last one of their twins Wednesday-Rob-
ert aged about four months, the other one
dying about a month previous
Rev. c. W. Thompson is seeking i'm
proved health at a santarium in Clifton
Springs, y. Y. Mrs Thompson goes to
Providence this week for two or three
weeks stay.
Schools begin for the fall term here as
follows No. 5, grammar, taught by j.
F. Ward; primary, Miss Alice Banks,
Aug. 81 Tuesdays No. =, Miss Plum
No 9, W. II. Blanchard, on Aug. 30,
(Monday).
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
The BOY Returned.
Lebanon Savings Bank to Close.

The trustees Of the Lebanon savings hank,
one eff the largest institutions Of the kind
in the state, have voted 70 wind up its
affairs, and have pettioned the court for
leave 10 distribute its assets among the
depositors. This bank was enjOined by the court
en- the recommendation of the savings bank com
missioners about one year ago. a substantial
dividend can soon be paid, probably by Oct. ],
and II will probably aggregate IN the vicinity Of
Slt5,OOO without sacrificing securities.
This bank was euloined from doing business at
the request OF its trustees on account of eXtraor
binary notices Of Withdrawals but the institution
has never met unusual losses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
GREEN RIVER.

Ralph Durrell Of Cambridgeport, Mass spent
Sunday with friends here
The ladies have done very credtabe piece OF
work in carpeting the church.
Chas Todd goes next week to Troy, y. Y, to
work at his trade carpenter.
Geo. Warner has moved TO Jacksonville MIR
Hubbard is to occupy the tenement vacated by
Mr.. Warner.
H. S. Cutting Of Camhrdgeport. Mass. spent
Saturday and Sunday with his uucles, L. c. and
X. T. Cutting
The ladies' aid society will hold a dance at
Union hall Tuesday evening Aug - There will
be dancing from until ] Cake and Ice. cream will
be served All are invited
Rev. Chas. Scott and daughter Emma OF Read.
ing, Mass are spending few DAYS with Mr.
SCOTS sister. Mrs. Susan Packer Mr. Scott will
preach IN the church sunday Aug - at2 ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20

Cure sick headache, bad 49,
taste in the mouth, coated
tongue gas in the stomach
distress and Indigestion DO
not weaken, but have tonic effect o. cents
The only Pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla

Conn, are spending some weeks at the
hotel
Chas Cambridge leaves next Friday for
Peacham, and will resume his position as
principal of the Caledonia County Gram
mar school at the commencement of the
next term.
Horace Dana, one of the best known
citizens of Brantree, Mass, died Friday.
He was so years old, and was born at
Grafton but had lived for many years at
Braintree A widow and several children
survive him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20

Flesh

You naturally lose flesh in
the summer and running down
is so easy. You get a little
weaker each day without hard
ly noticing it There is loss Of
appetite, headache, weakness
Of the muscles, disturbed sleep,
weakness otmemory, and these
are the beginning Of nervous
prostration Iron and tonics
and bitters may afford some
temporary relief, but what you
need is a food for body, brain
and nerves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20

fl hours no water could be found; what
was taken with them had to be measured
out and divided among the men in small
quantities while the horses had none, and
the situation was not particularly desra-
BILE one, considering that the heat was in
tense, letting up but little with the coming
of the night Cases of death from thirst
occasionally occur in that section of the
country"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
GRAFTON.

Miss Lizzie Bishop is visiting friends in
town,
Mrs. Carrie Bancroft Nell is spending a
few days in Grafton.
c. l. Duncan returned to his home in
Melrose last Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Wilder Burnap of Burling-
ton have spent few days here.
Chaplin Howard of Meriden, Conn, is
with his family at Mrs. Clisbees.
Mrs. Clapp and family leave for their
Dorchester home Friday, Aug. 20.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Taylor of Wash
ington, d. c., are spending short time in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Job Williams of Hartford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
TRY ALIENS FOOT EASE,

powder N be shaken into the shoes At this
season rur feet feel swollen and hot and get
tired easily II you have smarting feet or tight
shoes Try Aliens FoOt-Ease II cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents
swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves cOrns and blnions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort Try it q, day Sold by
al druggists and shoe stores for IS cents Trial
package free Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20

or's staff and Capt, II. Z. Tutherly, 1st L.
5, Cavalry, and First Lieut.. S. NJ. Foote Of
the 4th [. 5. Artillery. escorted the Presi-
dents carriage TO his special car.
The camp was broken Saturday fore
noon. Fuller Battery left about o clock,
and started overland for Brattleboro. A
stop was made for dinner between West
minister West and Putney, and home was
reached about O. clock. A the sound of
the general tents fell together, and to
the strains OF THE Star Spangled Banner
the flag was lowered. An of the compan-
les had left the camp ground at noon with
the exception of the Estey Guard. The
Brauleboro company had to take down
the tents of the brigade and regimental Of
ticers, and the boys worked like beavers
until ! O'Clock. when the train was taken
for Bellows Falls, A special brought them
home about q. Stone three companies OF
regulars of the 2lst Infantry left the camp
early in the day intending to march to Bur
lington, but after they had been on the
road two days orders came from Secretary
Of War Alger to proceed at once by special
train. Gen. Henrys troop of cavalry,
from Fort Ethan Allen, left soon after the
infantry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
WEST DOVER.

Postmasters Jones of Wilmington and
Churchill of West Dover have been circu-
lating petitions, this week, to the postofiice
department at Washington praying for the
establishment of mail route between
West Dover village and Wilmington to
connect with the first train in the morning
and the last train at night at Wilmington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Killed in the Shafting.

The Body Of George Waterman,
Painter, MangIed Almost Beyond
Recognition in the Fail Mountain
Paper Min---Leaves wife and Five
Children,
Geo. i. Waterman, Al, was almost in
stantly killed Monday afternoon in engine
room No. of the Fall Mountain Paper
company, where he was at work as a
painter. Henry Sumner and Charles
Whitney were at work with Waterman on
a platform painting the ceiling and shaft
ing. His companions suddenly heard a
cry of agony and saw him revolving in the
shafting. He was dashed against brick
wall with every revolution. The machin-
cry was stopped as soon as possible, prob
ably in about a minute, but the body was
mangled almost beyond recognition The
body was taken to the undertaking rooms
of Clark Chase. WATERWAYS companions
are unable to tell how the accident oc-
Cured. Waterman leaves wife and five
children, the eldest girl of 10. The fam
lily lived in NJ. Miller's house on the Old
Terrace, They came here only a few
weeks ago from Lebanon, n. H., to which
place the body was taken for burial 1t is
said that Waterman carried life insur-
ance policy of $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
Boy kidnapped in Albany.
Restored 40 HIS Parents After Three
Days of Dreadful Suspense.

Restored 10 Has Parents AFTER Three
Days of Dreadful suspense.
John Conway the hve year-old son of NJ j.
Conway, tram dispatcher at the West Albany
station was kidnapped Monday in Albany, y. y.
The family received a letter from the kidnappers,
who said the boy would never be seen again I'm
less Mr. Conway paid a ransom OF 5000. He
told TO send freud with the money to a
field mile from Albany, on the Troy road, and
deposit 1t behind large tree, and the boy would
be returned, They went To the meeting place,
and while one Of them deposited package the
others watched and searched the vicinity, but
failed 10 find any one The boys play mates say
he went away in a wagon. The police have no
clue 10 his abductors and his parents are nearly
distracted with the fear that they may never see
him again. Ii is believed that revenge plays a
part in the crime Conway is a union man, but
he mas made himself unpopular with a certain
lawless class connected with the railroads at Al
bany, for the fearless way in which he has upheld
the principles OF law and order In labor disputes
The Boy Returned.
The boy was restored TO his parents Wednesday
morning about O'Clock through the efforts OF
private detectives an reporters of the Albany
Argus The child abducted by his uncle,
Joseph Hardy, and h. q. Blake. Hardy is under
arrest; Blake escaped, but is being pursued
II the story which Hardy is said TO hsv- told
the police is true the Conway boy narrowly es-
capped the fate of Charlie Ross After he was
stolen Monday morning he was taken 10 an old
schoolhouse, five miles out in the country, and
locked up. When the RbductoIs found the police
hot on their trail Blake wanted 10 kill the boy,
but Hardy asked for another day. IL was finally
decided TO drown him or drop him from railroad
train
Hardy was arrested early Wednesday morning
Soon after the boy brought 10 the city in a
police patrol wagon, his appearance producing
great excitement. He was placed in a window in
the Argus ONCE for the benefit OF the joyous
crowd, and ten minutes later he was in his
mothers arms, while her neighbors hocked
around, themselves E3most overcome.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Mrs. Z. NJ. Dexter and Mrs. Hanscome
will sing at the Baptist church next Sun
day, Aug. %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20

Gov. Grout made the usual presentation
of medals for terms of service. Cant. ID
n Wright received one for a term of 30
years. Among the Brattleboro militiamen
who were recipients of medals were, 20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
Scots Emulsion.

Of Cod-liver Oil with the Hy-
pOphosphites, furnishes just the
nOurishment needed for those
who are run down and pale and
thin and weak lfyou lose flesh
in summer take SCOTS EmuI-
sion HOW. Z Don't wait till fall
or winter before beginning
For sale at soc and So by all druggista
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
CHIEF CAUSE

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys is the
chief cause of bladder troubles. So the womb,
like the bladder was created for one purpose and
If not doctored too much is not liable TO weak
ness or disease, except in rare cases. 1t is
situated back of and very close to the bladder,
therefore any pain, disease or inconvenience man
Hested in the kidneys back bladder or urinary
passage is often, by mistake attributed to female
weakness or womb trouble Of some sort The
error is easily made and may easily be avoided
10 md out correctly set your urine aside for
twenty-four hours; sediment or settling indi-
Gates kidney or bladder trouble. The mild and
extraordinary effect of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
the great kidney and bladder remedy is soon
realized II you need medicine you should
have the best AT druggists, fifty cents and one
dollar. You may have sample bottle and pam
phlet' both sent free by mail. Mention The Yer
mont Phoenix and send your address 20 DR..
kilmer q Co., BinghAmton, n. Y. The propri-
etors OF this paper guarantee the genuineness Of
TINS Ofler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-20
ONE or TWO WAYS

The bladder was created for one purpose name
" receptacle for the urine and as such it is not
liable TO any form of disease except by one or
two ways. The first way is from imperfect action
Of the kidneys. The second way is from careless
local Treatment of other diseases
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-05
snouHer--Luke.

On the evening of Dec. &c, 1896,
ssIngleside, the home of Mrs. A. L..
Luke. was the scene of quiet but
very pretty wedding. Miss A. Clay
ton Luke and Mr.. VIM. f. Snouffer,
a prosperous farmer of Montgomery
county. Nd, were the contracting
narties. Miss Bessie Luke, sister OF
the bride, was maid of honor, and
MIR. John Snouffer, brother of the
groom, best man.
After the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. g. r. Stribiing, a
sumptuous collation. was served in
the dining room.
Owing to recent death in the
family the invited guests were few.
But a host of friends will wish Miss
Clayton great happinss in her new
home. After tour north Mr.. and
Mrs. Snouffer will make their home
in Montgomery county, Md.
Among the wedding guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Luke, Mrs.
B. NJ. Marshall, Captain Jacob War
den and wife and Miss Warden, OF
Clarke comfy; DIR. j. L. Luke and
Miss Margaret Grantham, of Jeffer-
son county, w. Va. Mr.. and Mrs j.
Few Brown. of Winchester, and Miss
Rose Snouffer and Mr.. Thomas White,
of Montgomery county, Md.
Clarke Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-05
-Eund for a eattIe Abbey.
Gamps ofnnited Confederate Heterdns
JViu Take Collections on Lees

Coy1NeroN, KY, Dec. 27-- The
move ment of the United Confederate
Veterans to erect memorial insti-
tute, or battle abbey, is to be pressed
during the coming year.
Gen. John c. Underwood, super
intendent and secretary of the Con-
federate Memorial Association, has
established offices here. The .execu-
tive committee consists of Chairman
W. H. Jackson, Tennessee; Robert
White, West Virginia j. B. Briggs,
Kentucky: l.. l.. Loss, Texas, and
W. D. Chipley, Florida.
The Fourth National Bank of Nash
vile is treasurer of the fund and the
executive offices will be at Nashville.
Mr.. Charles B. Rouss, of New York,
has pledged 500, 900 as soon as the
association raises an equal amount.
The trustees and officers want to
duplicate the Rouss fund in 1897 and
then erect an institute in which to
preserve Confederate relies and ar
chives.
1t is now urged by an official cir
cular upon all division, brigade and
camp commanders to provide for q
money collection by every Confed-
crate camp January 10, the birthday
of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Every eff
fort will be made to have the Lee
anniversary next month celebrated
by successful start in securing q
sum equal to the Rouss fund.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-05

Mr.. Editor We are happy to
say our Christmas joys have not been
married this year in and around
Charles Town with such sadness as
in the two previous ones, when every
heart was rung in sympathy for the
loss of the beautiful and young loved
ones of our fellow townspeopIe.
We have never had happier Christ
mas-health and happiness have
reigned supreme, and only the alb
sence of near and dear ones has sad
denei our hearts. One of the hap
piest social events of the Christmas
time was New Years eve Pink Re-
ception given by Mr.. and Mrs. B.
F. RameY to their daughter Annie
Elizabeth. About forty friends.
mostly young people, gathered at
their hospitable country home, and
had a happy evening, being enter
tanned in true old Virginia style.
The tables presented grand APP
pearance in the decorations of pink.
Pink flowers graced the festal beard,
and potted plants, bearing lovely
pink bloom, were placed around the
room. Oysters, fowls and other
meats, with all their accompanments.
were served in abundance, besides
Refreshments later on, Shortly after
the advent of the new year the
guests reluctantly babe their hosts
goodnight, no doubt wishing for
speedy return of another such enjoy
able evening G.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-05
Sunlight Soaps Latest Scheme.

Messrs. Lever Bros Ltd, proptietors of
Sunlight Soap, do nothing by halves. They
have built up the largest soap business in the
world. first, By turning out very superior ar
ticle. aud second, by pluck and attractive adj
vertising. Their latest stroke ia the United
States is bold one. 1t is a Monthly Wrapper
Competition. the tempting features of which
are the presentation of So, 400 in cash, bicycles
and gold watches every month of the year
1897. to those who collect an send in to Lever
Bros New York office the largest number of
Sunlight "coupons." The total value of the
prizes to be awarded during the year 1897 is
$40. 500.
This competition will commence in January
when first prizes, each of 500 cash, 20
second prizes. each of S25 Gold Watches will
DC awarded to the successful competitors of
that month.
great advantage in this competition is
that it is held monthly, and, therefore, those
who do not succeed for one month have
plenty more opportunities during the year.
Rules and full particulars are given in our
advertising columns from time to time. The
firm of Lever Bros. is thoroughly responsible
and will do all they promise.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-01-05
allure at Roanoke.

RoAEoKE, Va, Dec. 29.-The
Commercial National Bank of Roam
oke closed its doors this morning by
orier of the directors
The cause of the trouble was 4
heavy run on he bank yesterday by
depositors. j. C. Davenport. the
cashier, resigned December 8 and a
successor was elected. This was
kept quiet until Sunday night, when
Mr.. Davenport left the city for his
home in Charles Town, w. Va. IL
is stated that as soon as this became
known general run was made on
the bank. Mr.. Davenport had been
in the employ of the bank some
years and his books were correct in
every particular,
O1icials say that depositors will
be paid in full. The liabilities are
about S65, 900 and the assets are es-
timated to be worth double that
amount.