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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29

A story of Some Famous Books.

Written by Brattleboro man in competition
for a prize offered by the New York Tribune
"It' was "A Golden Autumn day, and
"Rose Mather" stood Beside the Bonnie
Brier Bush weaving "A Crown of Wild
Olives filled with idle Thoughts of an
Idle Fellow" She had been "Won by
Waiting after refusing "Al Sorts and
Conditions of Men" firing of "The Court
ship of Miles Standish,' she made "A
Tame surrender For Freedoms Sake"
accepting The Fool and His Heart
They Married in Haste and proved IAN
Ill Matched Pair" although He was of
"Noble Blood" but an "Outcast'' await
ing The Kings Pardon" and she THE
Discarded Daughter of "a Nameless No
bleman." After "The Fatal Marriage
MAN and Wife occupied 1.-The Tents of
Shem" on Treasure Island" Under
Two Flags" living on "Old Myddleton's
Money which was VERY Hard Cash"
Ten Years Later "a Message from the
Sea-" written by Order of the King"
compelled our Hero and Martyr" to Join
The White Company on 1.-The Fools
Errand' across THE Seven Seas" Board
ing one of the "Ships that Pass in the
Night he said: Goodbye, Sweetheart"
and spent 1.-TWO Years Before the Mast''
amohs IollerS OF the Sea, through
Tempest and Sunshine" till, Wrecked"
by "A House-Boa on the Styx," he en-
tered The Gate of the Fold" received
'Crown OF Straws" and became a member
of THE Choir Invisible"
THE Deserted Wife" left "Alonen
was "Spellbound." AT Last" she $
covered The Wreck of the Grosvenor''
commanded by THE Frozen Pirate" who
Kidnapped" her and made her his "Sec.
ond Wife" They adopted" The
Heavenly Twins" who were "English Or.
phans." Twenty Years After THE
Woman With Good Intentions" took IAN
Inland Voyage on a Tempest Tossed
vessel and, I'm the Heart of the Storm
went From the Earth to the Moon
meeting Sentimental Tommy "Witb
trumpet and Drum" who made her "Tbe
Queen of the Night
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Several district schools close this week.
Seven inches of snow makes fine sleigh
ing.
There will be dance in the town hall
in the near future.
The auditors will meet in the town hall
next Monday at o'clock a. NJ
We are reminded this week of winter in
the Green Mountain state 80 and go years
ago.
Mrs. Charles Franklin, after an absence
of two weeks on account of illness. has
resumed her duties in school again.
The ladies' circle will meet in their
rooms Thursday afternoon, Feb. 4. All
are cordially invited to be present. No
supper is to be served.
The ladies of Broad Brook grange will
hold their next social Friday evening of
next week. Dancing from to II. Sup
per will be served. All are invited.
Several from this town enjoyed a ride
to West Chesterfield, n. H., Friday, the
22d, to attend the festival held that evening.
1t was large gathering, with good music
and delicious supper, and "Uncle Josh"
was played to perfection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
u.

Harry Martin of Northampton, Mass,
will spend Sunday at T. NJ. Allbee's.
Mrs. G. NJ. Goodenongh is with her
daughter, Mrs. Newton of Worcester, for
few weeks.
W. II. Goodnow of Boston Joined his
wife at Mrs Morse's last Saturday and has
spent the week here
f. A. Dewitt went to Elyria, Ohio,
Monday to attend the funeral of his grand
mother, widow of the late Dr. Dewitt.
Mrs. Garretson, a mission worker in
New York city, arrived Wednesday even
ing to assist her husband Rev. F. V. Gar
retson, and Rev. S. Norton in the special
services at the Congregational church, af-
ternoons and evenings.
Freeman Weston, who was known in
this community from his temporary resi-
dence with his sou, DR.. Weston, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. James
Sawyer of Andoyer, this month. He was
man held in esteem wherever he lived.
Most of his life was spent in Chester. 1t
speaks well for his character that he was
in the employment of one man there for
20 years. Miss Ada Weston, a graduate
of st. Johnsbury academy and teacher
in the state, is a daughter of Nj. Weston.
DR.. Weston now lives in New Haven, this
state. The other son, Edward, lives in
Iowa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
SOuTH NEWFANE-

Mrs. Abbie Adams closed her school last
Saturday.
Merton D. Adams is at work for G.. A.
Houghuon drawing logs to the mill.
Mrs. Brooks is quite feeble. Miss Min
ME Moore is caring for her at present.
The funeral of Miss Mary Howe Morse
was held from the Baptist church on Tues
day.
B. f. Morse expects to go to Boston this
week to spend the remainder of the winter
with his daughter, Mrs. Harrison Aldrich.
Mrs. Harrison Aldrich of Boston and j..
f. Morse of Philadelphia came on Monday
evening to attend the funeral of their sis
ter, Miss Mary Howe Morse which was
held at the Baptist church Tuesday. Miss
Morse died on Sunday. She had been in
failing health for a long time. She was A
daughter of B. K. Morse, and large part
of her life was spent in caring for her
grandfather the late Rev. Phineas Howe,
for many years pastor of the Baptist church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
RROOKIINE.

School in No. closed last week their win
ter term.
H. p Robbins is home from Williams
vile on the sick list.
Quite number of people are housed
with the prevailing distemper of hard
colds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright Bush's little daugh-
ter, Villa, has been dangerously i'll with
pneumonia at L. w. Bush's.
The past week has been quite cold and
we have had a very strong wind nearly ev-
cry day. If we had no calendar TO con-
suit we should think that the month of
March had arrived. The snow was gladly
received and the farmers are quite busy
drawing wood, and ice cutting on the river
has begun.
About 10 people attended the ladies' an
nual supper and fair last Friday night.
The program was not a long one, but was
well rendered. 1t consisted of a reading
by w. B. Harris, recitation by Miss Min.
ME Allbee given in her usual excellent
manner, a recitation by Arthur Simmons,
a quartet of male voices, and the singing
of gospel hymns by everybody. The sup
per was excellent and up to Brookline's
usual standard, and all who have eaten at
one of Brookline's suppers know what that
means. The receipts were S25.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
VERNON

Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. X. Allen are spend
ing the week at Fitchburg.
Schools are all closed except in No.
district, which has another week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Howe of Waltham
are with Mrs. Howe's mother, Mrs. &. f.
Davis, for few days.
A second crop of excellent ice is being
taken from the ice ponds of j. o. Frost
and johnson Brothers.
John WISE who has worked in this vi
cinity several years, died at West North
field last week. He received fall last
summer and had not been well since, al
though the immediate cause of his death
was pneumonia. lie was formerly resi-
dent of Winchester n. H., where the body
was taken for burial last Monday.
DR.. j. b. Learned of Northampton will
lecture at Whithed's hall tomorrow, Sat
urday, evening, at 1880. The doctor is a
popular speaker and has spent several
years in the lecture field, mostly in the
West. He is well known as a critic of
some of the modern popular educational
methods, and an advocate of physical cult
ure and hygiene. A cordial invitation is
extended to all to be present Seats are
free, as the doctor comes by invitation of
Vernon grange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
WEST DUMMERsTON.

The lyceum discussion upon the resolu-
tion, "That the president of the United
States ought to recognize Cuba as
a free nation was decided by the
board and the house in the affirmative.
The question for next Wednesday evening
will be, "Resolved That education has
done more for the country than labor"
Misses Young and Colburn will speak in
the affirmative and P. F. Mccarthy and
w. O'Donnell in the negative.
There have been two narrow escapes
from fires this week. On Sunday while
Mrs. Weed was at work in the kitchen the
stove-pipe parted letting the flame out into
the room, but the trouble was soon rem
edied. Monday morning VIM. B, Leonard
built fire as usual and went to the barn
On his return he smelled smoke and found
that it came from the plastering above the
stove-pipe. On removing a board from
the floor above, rats nest was found
just ready to burst into blaze. A few
pals of water put it out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
WILMINGTON.

Mrs. Frank A. Childs is in very poor
health.
An entainment is being arranged to.raise
money for the library fund.
Miss Maud Mcclellan is in Boston visit
ing friends. She is expected back next
week.
L. j. Stevens, salesman for c. d. Spen-
Ger & Co, went to Springfield Mass,
Hartford, Palmer and other places last
week, and made sale of about 500 gallons
of maple syrup.
Little Teddy Robinson, son of Fred Rob
inson, died on Tuesday and was buried on
Thursday He was a very bright little fell
low, and everybody liked him and feels a
sorrow that he is dead.
An entertainment will be given at the
town hall next Friday evening by the OH.
pills of the village school entitled "Mv
aunts heiress." Declarations, dialogues
tabeauX, and other interesting features
will be presented.
1t is seldom that we have such a severe
storm, accompanied by such high winds.
as passed over this section on Monday and
Tuesday. Several buildings were partially
unroofed and more or less other damage
was done in parts of the town.
Rev. j. K. Farrow has arranged for a
popular lecture course as follows: George
Arlington Rayner of New York CITY viii
give his illustrated lecture on Feb. 10 en-
titled New York by gas light" Rev. L.
ID. Temple of Brattleboro, Feb. "a, sub
Ject, "Roughing it over seas" Rev. ].
Edward Farrow, March II, subject, "De-
yelopment and beauty in nature and art. "
Illustrated. The first lecture will be given
in the Methodist church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
WEST DOVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z. Mann have taken a
permanent boarder. Congratulations.
Marin Matthews, who is living at W.
Cannon's, suffered a shock of paralysis of
the right side last Sunday. DR.. Titus at
tends him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Amidon from Dunn
merstOn came on visit at G. II. Adams
last Sunday, but Monday morning they
were summoned back to Brattleboro, by
the death of Mr.. Amidon's brother, Roy,
in the fire at West Brattleboro. They did
not 60 until Tuesday on account of the
high wind.
The worst storm for many years arrived
Monday. There was light fall of snow
accompanied by terrific wind, which con-
tinued through the day, and at night it in
creased in force, causing some damage. 1t
blew off one chimney on w. H. Mann's
house. 1t was thought to be the worst
wind storm there has been known for sew
eral years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
gUILFORD.

Lila Boyd returned this week
Annie Melen has gone to Brattleboro
for the winter.
Mrs. NJ. Wilder is very i'll with heart
trouble at the home of her son, George
Wilder.
George Bond was called to Greenfield
Monday by the serious injuries received
by his brother, Austin Bond, in railroad
collision at Greenfield, where he has been
employed many years as switching engi-
neer. Particulars of the accident are given
elsewhere.
The card party given by Mr.. and Mrs
Lyman Huntley last Thursday evening
was very enjoyable affair about 40 being
present. George Miller captured the royal
prize, David Baker the second, Dana STRAIT
ton the third. During the evening Miss
Lena Thomas of Brattleboro favored the
company with several songs. Choice re-
freshments were served.
Lewis Barney Shepardson of Baldwin
vile, Mass, died recently of heart disease
He was born in Guilford Oct -, 1888, TO
Lewis and Sarah Gibbs Shepardson His
grandfather was one of the first settlers of
Guilford. Two brothers and one sister are
living: Hart of Hastings, Mimi, Henry
u, oI UralJOH, ana heNVlIle, OF HalfaX.
He was married July >, 1856, and had four
children, who with his widow, survive
Nellie NJ. Stevens, Marlboro; Henry l.. and
Edward, of Baldwinville, and Anna E., of
Hudson, Mass. Mr.. Shepardson went to
Baldwinvile with his son in the fall of
1SSS, from Winchester, n. H., and had
since been employed in box factory.
He was member of the Golden Cross
Commandery, which was present in body
at the funeral Mr.. Shepardson was man
of untiring zeal, who made the most of his
opportunities,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.
ley has received an appoint

K, S. Kingsley has received an appoint
ment as health officer for this town.
Everyone is glad to see the snow and
teamsters are mab ing the most of it.
Miss Katie Durham is spending part
of her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Henry
Knight.
Mrs. w. w. Bridges was called to
Charlestown, N. H.. last week by the crit
ical illness of her mother.
Last Friday evening 10 of Miss Sylvia
Powers's friends gathered at her home for
a social evening, which was given to
games. Refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served and all went home smil-
ing to think how nicely they had surprised
Miss Powers.
A very quiet wedding occurred last
Wednesday evening when Sherman Oaks
and Miss Rose Smith were united in mar
rage. They will reside on Mr.. Oaks's
farm in the north part of the town. We
are glad to learn this, as we have no young
people to spare.
The musical entertainment given at the
church last Thursday evening by Julian
Willard and Miss Alice Perham of Cam
bridgeport was a success. The first sleigh
ride of the season, the fine musical selec-
lions rendered and later in the evening the
cake and coffee served in the vestry, all
helped to make the evening enjoyable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
WHIpINGHAM.
L. C. Howard is very i'll.
Bradley Newell is at Montpelier.

L. c. Howard is very i'll.
Bradley Newell is at Montpelier
Ida Bedore is at work at C.. S. Chase's.
Dollie Whitcomb is ill with typhoid
fever.
Crandall Coates is laid up from the eff
fects of fall received in front of the
hotel.
Venus Busby has returned from the
North Adams hospital, where he has been
for treatment,
Several couples from here attended the
telephone dance at Rowe Friday night and
report fine time.
f. p. Wheeler has returned from Spo-
kane and will spend the rest of the winter
with his family here.
A number of the small children were
kept out of school the first of the week on
account of the severe weather
A foot or more Of snow fell last Satur-
day and snow and blow have been the rule
ever since, principally blow Result, snow
badly drifted in some places, no use break
ing roads, and lumbermen can do nothing
but keep calm and wait until the blow is
over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
JACKSONVILLE.
Serious Accident in the woods.

A. j. Faulkner met with a very serious
accident last Tuesday while he and his
hired man, Halle Chase, were chopping
in the woods. They were standing with
upturned faces watching limb, which had
been blown from tree by the fearful wind
then prevailing, when another limb from
another tree was blown down in such a
manner as to strike Mr.. Faulkner upon the
cheek, forehead and head with great force.
Young Chase fastened to the house for
the team after helping up Mr.. Faulkner
and seating him as comfortably as posi-
BILE. Chase was met on his return with
the team by Faulkner some 25 or 30 rods
IRON the accident walking in a dazed con-
dition toward home, to which he was taken
with dispatch and DR.. johnson was sum-
moned. AitlCrgh Mr.. Faulkner was Sc
verely hurt it is hoped that the injury is
not fatal. At this writing consciousness
seems to be returning and symptoms are
favorable for speedy recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
Crossed the Atlnn,ir ano Tim.

Mrs Elijah Carson died Friday night at
Anamosa, la. Mrs. Carson had crossed
the ocean $50 times and possessed the ex.
traordinary record of never having missed
a "TRIP on the Lucania since that vessel was
launched. was
Mrs. Carson was the wife of Samuel
carson OF Belfast, Ireland, who died in
ioo4. She then came to live with her
Srother, VIM. B. Newell, a millionaire ot
MashVllle' Tenn, who died within a short
1tgne' leaving her large fortune. Since
aSoo haruiy month had passed in which
S no misseu an ocean voyage, and since 1886
her entire life has been spent on sbinboor -
On her last trip five weeks ago she c6ntrao,
ed an illness which resulted in pneumonia
MIS- Carson had strong affection for tbo
omcers OF the Lucania, and it is said tb he
s1e oequeathed $4,000 to Capt. McKav
nd smaller sums to other officials
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
GREEN RIVER.

Don't forget the services at the church
Sunday at 2;30 p. NJ.
We are pleased to see Mrs. John Thomp-
son on the street again after being con-
fined to the house FIVE weeks by illness.
David Worden dislocated his shoulder
while descending ladder in his barn last
Saturday afternoon by his feet slipping
from the rungs. The shoulder was set by
Drs. Garrison and Peterson.
Andrew J.. Kenney has been granted an
increase of pension. He enlisted in Com
pany l, 4th regiment Vermont Volunteers
as private, served three years, reenlisted
and served during the war. He is now
nearly disabled from labor by rheumatism.
S dch veterans are entitled to pension.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
GROVE.

VIM. Wheeler is seriously i'll with pneu-
monia.
Frank Stetson has spent week at his
former home here.
Mrs. A, L. Dennison is spending few
days with relatives here.
Many are busy cutting and putting in
their ice, which is in very good condition
Others are taking advantage of the sleigh
ing to draw up wood.
Charles S. Stetson of Orange, Mass,
and DR.. II. G. Stetson of Greenfield were
called to this place Sunday to attend the
funeral of their mother and grandmother,
Mrs. Louisa Stetson, whose death occurred
Friday morning, the 22d, after an illness of
about three weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
DUMMERSTON,

Two strangers with team called at
John F. Houghton's last week Tuesday
evening, and asked to stay all night. 1t
was quite evident that both men were bad
ly under the influence of liquor. Mr..
Houghton refused to keep them. Soon
after he closed the door, stone came
crashing through the window of the sit
ting room, smashing two large panes of
glass and barely escaped knocking down
the coal stove. The stone weighed 10
pounds. The same fellows called at other
places and made considerable trouble by
persistent requests to stay over night and
inquiries about the way to Keene. They
claimed to be on their way to Boscawen,
n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29

WEST HALIFAX.

A. A. Larabee finishes his job of stage
driving this week.
Dura Pratt is working for Stowe Broth
ers at South Halifax.
The mill men are improving the sled
ding getting in their logs.
A good opening is offered here for any
one desiring to engage in the mercantile
business.
Nearly all the schools in town will close
this week. That in No. will close Fri
day with an exhibition in the evening
Hon. A. A. Butterfeld of Jacksonville
has been appointed assignee of Geo. l..
Clark. Mr. Butterfield has been in town
this week looking after the store business,
taking inventory, etc. He talks of having
a big auction in the near future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
Unsarthed a Gunboat ON m, F,ru,

:. AN olivia, Mimi, despatch says: There
Is much excitement all over RenyiIla 60
" over the discovery of an old SnsDjsh
guhooat on the farm of Charles Rrow1'
near here. He struck the vessel wbiIe Sin'
glhg well, and teams have comnIo,asSr
uncovered sn It, Its armament comnrisaS
I'VE cannon and two mortars. Cannou
palls and bombshells were found in iarnn
numbers The impression is tho, tE
p Ioao was run up into this region shons
tooo, when a much larger pronortion ~
sne state was water than now. Tba ~ VI
ooaL was found directly on Birch Ce eII,
creek, which at that time was. no So UTl,e
a naNgaole river. Olivia is situated in ~
central southern portion of Minneso,a 'ne
or near the Minnesota river 'S' On
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29

LaGrippe is COMPOUNDED by many persons
with a severe attack of catarrh, which in
some respects resembles the former. These
individuals suffer severely with pain about
the forehead, ewes and ears, with soreness in
and 10 fact. are iDcapacitated for work of
any kind for days at a time These are
catarrhal sufferers. Ely's Cream Balm has been
used with the best results in such cases The
remedy will give instant relief
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
GAINED 26 POUNDS,
Got Strong and Well by Using
DR.. Greene's Nervura.

Mrs. J. W. Beale, 50 Eastern Ave, Wor-
cester, Mass, says:
81 was sick for more than seven years, not
able to do my homework for five years. The
whole length ofmy spine was very bad, which
went to my head, being so bad that it was
about impossible for me to stoop to the floor or
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29

Those persons who do not need Iron but who
are troubled with Nervousness and Dyspepsia
will find in Carriers Little Nerve Pills most de-.
slrable article. They are mostly used in combina-
ton with Carriers Little Liver Pills and in this
way often exert most magical effect. Take lust
one pill of each Kind Immediately aft eating and
you VIII be free from Indigestion and Dyspepsia
In vials at IS cents. Try them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
WEST TOWNSHEND.

1t is expected that the singing school
will be held on Saturday instead of Friday
evening.
The Windham mail carrier, Chapman
Burroughs, was obliged to spend Monday
night in Windham on account of the snow
drifts.
The meetings conducted by Rev. A. j.
Cameron have been continued this week.
He is assisted by James hobbs, jr, who
adds greatly to the interest by his singing,
which is thought by all privilege to hear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
Was Just What She Nesdsd.

After having the grip did not regain my
health. and tried several blood medicines which
did not do me much good and became dis
eouraged. One day saw an advertisement Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla and felt that was what
needed. | procured bottle aud kept on taking
Il until | was entirely cured" Mrs NJ A. CIf.
ford, Rutland Vt
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29

There was quite gathering at the grange
dance last Friday evening
We admit that it is winter now and flu
rious weather at that on Monday and
Tuesday. 1t has showed every day since it
began, and loads of it fell yesterday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29

turn my head to the right or left, my neck
was so stiff. l also had kidney trouble.
al used DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy. Words cannot express my
wonderful cure Now all is changed, and
am strong and we'll, and able to do all my
work. | have gained 26 pounds in weight,
and where before all was gloom and despond-
ency, there is now light and hope"
DIR. Greene's Cathartc Pills should be taken
with the Nervura if the bowels are consti-
pated. DR.. Greene, 81 Temple Place. Boston,
Mass, the most successful physician in
curing nervous and chronic diseases. can be
consulted free, personally or by letter.