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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09
BRATTLEBORO.

Columbian lodge worked the third de-
gree Wednesday evening.
The last of the testimony in the case of
B. G. Corser against the Brattleboro Over
all company was taken Monday and Tues
day.
A detachment from the Wantastiquet
lodge of Odd Fellows drove to Putney
Tuesday to ofliciate at the burial of Chan
dler f. Puffer.
w. w. Cook will sell the farming tools
on the farm on the Putney road lately
owned by him, by auction next Thursday
beginning at l O'clock p. NJ.
Fire, which is said to have been set in
tentionally, was discovered near the south
ern extremity of the mountain about the
middle of Wednesday afternoon, and it
burned until well into the night, covering
a large area.
The Vernon taxpayer whose place was
visited and whose inventory was asked for
by both Vernon and Brattleboro lister
this week, is impressed with the idea that
it will take good man to escape paying
taxes this year.
The Coming of Mary French Field.
Much interest will be felt by the Brat
tleboro community in the appearance here
OF Mary French Field to read her fathers
poems on the 2lst inst. Interest will be
felt in the young woman herself and in her
work, and by the older residents on ac-
count of Miss Fields parentage and her
descent from one of the oldest and most
prominent Windham county families She
appears to have been very cordially re-
oreived wherever she has appeared, and to
he ke2 won genuine success. Robert Bur-
tation. 81 friend, after he had heard her
he moment Philadelphia, "there is magic in
,elp was at hairs reading. She has many
he boy cars camIat wildly recall her father
4 government scC dand, a quick movement
he officers Ieane, here and there in the lines
he hand of Sionx There are things that can
esnerate charge m hey sle the daughters
attle was short AZ the newspaper notices
he Sionx fed thew she has read Eugene
heir number upon hVel mas won instant
The Conductor of gifts and appreciation
he wav on tbe loco rea Ter. She does not
ather's works, she
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09
ESTEYVILLE ETCH1NGs.

Horton Eames has moved into the house
at l3 Chestnut street.
Harry Dowley has gone to work in the
Elliot street fish market.
Frank f. Head of Dartmouth college
came home Wednesday for vacation.
l.. A. Witt went to Owosso, Mich, last
Monday for short stay in company with
his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Leonard A. Witt.
There appears to be hole in the bottom
OF our inland sea as the water has dsap-
peared and the public now pass safely over
Maple street on dry land.
The citizens of Esteyville have presented
the board of bailiffs with a largely signed
petition asking them to establish the west
end boundary line of the village, which
does not appear to be satisfactory to some
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09
VILLAGE HOUSE CLEANING.

-rh. work Well Begun--What Remains
an he Done--the Means at Hand TO Acc
compIIsh IL.
Road Commissioner Eames is doing a
- riece Of work, which everybody com
nends. in having the streets and cutters OF
,be vilIage cleaned thoroughly and prompt
iv at the opening Of the spring. His work
IL a suooestion of what ought TO be done
,broughout the village, both by individuals
and nv the village and town officers. 1t
ougbt TO he a matter of personal pride and
neTsonal honor with every individual to
make his personal premises clean and
wholesome outdoor and in, and the village
and town officers ought to look the village
over carefully and see that there is nothing
of a public nature which threatens the
nnblic health After this If individuals
are neglectful of their own premises II is
the duty of these officials to see That they
comply with the law. How many people
know how sweeping, stringent and eHec-
tive our Vermont laws are for the Pres
ervation of public health" 10 begin with
the local health officers, the selectmen and
the bailiffs constitute local board OF
health. The members OF this board, or
any one of them Sections 467S, 4GI9 YER
mont statutes):
May enter any house. other building or any
rreuisas wher- he has reason to suspect any
thing exists which is or may become detrimental
Ia the public health. He shall al executive ON.
Ger of the ioca board, in writing, order the de-
struction prevention or removal within specl-
nad time Of all nuisances. sources OF NTH or
causes Of sickness,
IF a person neglects or refuses TO comply with
such written order he shall b. fined not more
| than 500 aud not less than Sj. Ia case OF such
neglect or refusal the health officer may prevent.
remove or destroy any such nuisance, sources or
| hlth or cause Of sickness at the expense OF the
| town city or village for which he was appointed.
| and such ex pense may be recovered of the per
| son neglectdg or refusing to comply with such
| order in action upon this statute IN the name
| Of such town, city or village.
Complaint is made that the mass of
dumpage on the stone crusher lot leased by
the town on Flat street constitutes nui-
sance which out to be abated. There are
other dumping places in various parts of
the village which need to be looked after.
There are private stables which require to
| be thoroughly cleaned out. Cellars and
drainage need to be looked after. 1t is
only in this way that the good name of the
village for cleanliness and tidiness can be
preserved and the public health maintain
| ed
The law which we have quoted shows
the effective means to be used if individu-
ais neglect their duty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

me regular meeting of Protective grange will
DC ne'u next Wednesday evening at $50 O'Clock.
s, me daughters OF Re6ekah will give a public
April 20. "S H"ii iuesuaS'
cb Revi l., D. Temple will preach at the Baptist
Unutch next sunday morning on The transfg.
wages" evening on Ll'lus
-. Inc ladies' aid society of the Methodist church
Nh give an entertainment at the church next
Me9nesday evening at O'clock Mr.. Houeh will
music '0 WIN NC soou
services in St Mchael's church. On Palm Sun.
gay NApril ID $3.50 and 1920 A NJ and S.g6 n NJ
and HI3 Goo doE week daily, II A. NJ Wednesday
EVENING" rluay $50 P NJ; Saturday Easter
celebrated on Thursday morning UNIV" IL ~
cbnr USS wee week viii be observed at the Baptist
Monday, Wednesday and SatnTdsv avsni nos
X HS ss sad OF each day ling up to the cruel
From, a.u resurrection will be considered in order
to,l evening To evening cordial invitation 10
"''enu 'hese services is extended to ali.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09
COURT INDICTMENTS AT KEENF

AT the opening of the session of the SUI
preme court at Keene, n. H., Yesterday, a
long list of indictments was reported.
Among them were the following:
Fred NJ. Waite of Cbester6eIi ,,rasar+ ,,,,,., -
brattleboro but now an inmate of the Newfane
first Offences. ' 10 anu oeei
Alfred Fanyon Of Hnsdale larceny of a bicycle
hllJah Love and VIM. Dehell of Chesterfield
one count each, breaking aud entering the Win.
200 pounds of butter ' anu s'oa'''s
". n Ellis Of Bratteboro, five counts, three for
Keeping malt liquor with intent to sell in Hinsdaie
III TGuent oHtnces' and two of special sales.
me Ems saloon is located on The Island
ChaS' Bean, ir,, of Bratteboro two counts for
special sales OF beer in Hiusdale, Nov. 81 iS96
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09
BRATTLEBoRO
"THE TWO JOHNs.n

j. c. Stewart and Paul Dresser, the two
famous comedians, who are tc be at the
Auditorium tomorrow night have sur
rounded themselves with great company
whose members comprise some of the best
artists in their line. The comedy is re-
plete with sparkling music and rare spec
ialties, ludlcrous situations and laugh pro-
voking perpleXities, all of which make the
fun fast and furious. There is not a dull
moment from the rise of the curtain till its
fall. The play is sure cure for the blues.
Although the 1.-TWO Johns" company
have never been in Brattleboro they have
record of fourteen years with their laugh
ing success, The Two Johns"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j Cheney
for the last IS years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and hnan-
ciay able to carry out any obligation made by
their firm.
West & TruaX Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan a Marvin, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, J.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, Price IS cents per bottle Sold by
all druggists Testimonials free.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09
FAST DAY SERVICES POSTPONED

On account of the heavy rain prevailing
this morning it was thought best not to
hold the union fast day services in Festival
hall which had been announced, and no
tice was given of their postponement until
this evening, when, by mutual agreement
OF the pastors, they will be held in the
Congregational chapel taking the place of
the usual prayer meetings of the churches.
The program arranged for this morning
will be followed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09

we Wish TO return sincere thanks to the neigh.
oors and friends who helped ms Win sncb tender
characterization during our recent sore trial in the
and bro Their VI Jul oeloNeu sun
REV AND MRS. A. A. SMITH AND FAMILY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09
FITCHBURG WON.

The Brattleboro Young Mems Christian
association basket ball team closed the
season Friday night by going down before
the Fitchburg Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION team at Fitchburg, the score be-
ing 20 to S. Better team work on the part
If the Ftchburgs told the story, although
in individual work the Bratteboros ex-
celled. Gushing was the star player for
the Fitchburg team, while Daniels and
Sanders exceled in all around work for
the Brattleboros. basket thrown by
Sanders the whole length of the field was
loudly cheered. The score at the end of
the first half was to ?. The lineup was
as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09

Barometer Highest, 3O9 the list; lowest, 81. 81,
the 18th; mean, 30OG. Thermometer-H Highest
s. the 10th; lowest, ii, the list; mean maximum,
1873; mean minimum 2l.7; mean range, 206;
mean from maximum and minimum 49, mean
from tri daily observation, 30. Mean relative
humidity, So 3. Wind-Highest velocity, 45 miles,
the Sd; direction, s.; prevailing, S.-N.: total
movement, SGS9 miles. Precptation--Rain a
inches; snow, 1877; total 2 81 inches. Snow fall,
- inches; number Of days 10. Clear & fair ,,
cloudy. 2j. w II. CHlLDS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09

Hoods Sarsaparla is known to be an honest
f nepiclne, ana It actually cures when ali others
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-09
Antique Furniture.

Everything goes and want more must have
more, because my customers have foundiout that
am buying to sell again, and buy so that can
sell But my customers know good thing when
they see it and are willing to pay good prices, so
l am willing to pay good prices, for all kinds of
Antique Furniture, the older the better if it is
only good. viii go any where in New England
to see any rare old pieces and will buy all can
get. Write or call and see me if you wan: to:buy
or sell CHARLES MINER. Antique Furniture
Man, Brattleboro, Vt.
A few new and second hand BICYCLES for sale.
Rooms, corner South Main and Canal streets.
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licensed Auctioneer.

G. P. Miller, office with A. f. Miller, So Main
street, Brattleboro.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.
Judge briggs Called ,pon by a Number Of
Erlcnds nl Erlneeport. o.. NcstsrNay.

nF
Judge Dr'SES t''''' i'''' ~ -.
fr'e"a7 81 "'i".' p'''' 80 -.
on yesterday al'erAoo" " "U'-''''' "a ''''
friends of Judge briggs went TO his beau
p ,,,i home M Brookside to- present him
.,-.. ro,,,.,,i si.,.ar service and
.-...-,......
other "'''cioS' pU'
Of the Belmont county BAR ]" TOKEN o-
;usir appreciation OF MS services .'' o.''-
mon Pleas judge for the last icy. S''''s'
y table containing all OF the aiue.e-' COW
cred with white cloth. was placed }" 1-'
par.or, and all were invited INTO l. u room
Ross j. Alexander then arose ".-d a,.''
Judge Driggs-A Jew oil your i.I'"u9
are here. but they represent nearly an
of the members Of the he'nioN- county
bar and the officers OF the Court 10"
have been our judge for the .asI ''"
years. You came among us. almost ''H
entire stranger. 10 succeed "a very popular
and able jurist VINO stood al our nli
facile princcps. You had hard ana oi'l'-
cult place to I'LL, YET your untirinS lhouS-
try earnest work and ambition 10 ,Acel
won for you an honorable name an" ell
viable reputation. You were always READY
to try every case. insisted on 'He" o1i.'5
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27

church work. The greatest discovery and
th3t which has brought great results to
the Methodist church is the Epworth
League The motto of the Methodist
church is that all can find something TO
10. and IL has become so that the work
of the church is carried along by the
Young people. with the various depart
ments of the Epworth League it is an
e1sv thing for us to find some place in
which one may delight 10 serve Tine
spiritual department is the special de-
uartment of power-it is the battery that
moves the whole league. While this is
frue. Vet we cannot depend upon one de-
rar.mert. The social department. is one
of intense interest and one IN which every
person should ind something 20 do. So
,,abiHtv is Christianity i'm earnest We
cannot he an ideal Epworth Lacquer or
achieve success without being social 1t
bgrcoves as 10 take greater interest IN
This phase of Epworth League work by
,-terdire the social meetings of the SO
cie-v and taking part in them. and by
treating each other with a spirit of So
ciabiity.
At the conclusion of Rev. Mr.. McClel-
'au'S brief address q social lnteIlhlSSloI OF
ten minutes followed. which was in fact
a1 interval of sociability. An air of cor
dialitv prevailed. and Epworth Leaguers
had am opportunity to extend greetings to
each other and to their friends.
The last part Of the programme was Of
a musical and literary nature, and the
various selections were greatly a-cre-
eiated. as evidenced by the hearty APP
nlause that followed each number. Love
on Sweet Song" was sweety sung by the
ladies quartette Of the Fourth Street
League. consisting of Misses We,Jzel Dun
gan. Wincher and Land Miss Jane Nc
Gov. OF the Philadelphia League. recited
the ..Brier Rose" charmingly. ]. w. Line
berger. of the Beuwood League. pleased
the audience by the solo, There is Land
Mine Bye Hath Seer" Mrs. Z. NJ. Pref
tvruan. of the zane Street League, made
a splendid impression by the reading Of
.'SaudalphOn."
Following a song by the congregation
the meeting was adjourned by benedie-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27
State Treasurer Addison B. COlvin, of

State Treasurer Addison B. Colyin, of
New York;
John Graham, the foremost man in
American athletics;
The wife of Rev. Charles II. Park
hurst, the famous preacher and re-
former. Mayor McShane. of Montreal,
Major General Birney, Judge Powers,
of Vermont. and a host more Of promi
nent men and women, including no less
than five L. S. Congressman, are among
The thousands of grateful people who
have recently sent TO the proprietors Of
this wonderful remedy their express
siOns of its unequaled value-men and
women who can well afford, and do
command. the highest medical advice
in the country.
And then also from the people in the
ordinary walks Of life there come thou
sands Of honest, straightforward, heart
felt letters, telling how Paine's celery
compound has made them well.
Their testimony simply goes to show
what New England's most vigorous
editor so aptly said in letter telling
of the benefit of Paines celery com
pound had been to a member OF his
family: "Paine's celery compound Is
not a patent medicine; it is not sar-
saparilla; it is not mere tonic; it IS
not an ordinary nervine-it is as far
beyond them all as the diamond is su-
perior to cheap glass.
It makes people well. 1t is the one
true specific recognized and prescribed
to-day by eminent practitioners for
diseases arising from a debilitated
nervous system. Prof. Phelps gave to
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27

fed that Paines celery compound is
the very best of all remedies for nery-
Gus exhaustion.
Joseph Haworth rightly calls Mod
jeska the peerless queen of artists
MOdjeska's health is a matter of
worldwide interest, and her testimOn-
ial 20 the value of the great remedy
which makes people well is of partic-
ular moment in the early spring, when
from every quarter reports come of
men. women and children who are TAX
ing Paine's celery compound, and are
gaining i'm nervous vigOr, weight and
every other indication Of better health.
The thoughtful portion of the COM
munity knows the need of purifying the
blood and regulating the nervous and
alimentary systems as spring comes on.
There is the danger that in their Gag
erness TO take spring remedy
thoughtless person may carry nome
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27

and they are to-day agreed that it
stands alone as the reliable remedy for
building up a PERSONS health in the
spring.
The most overwhelming testimony
to the value of Paine's celery compound
that has recently appeared from men
and women of national reputation:
Mon. George d. Swift, Mayor Of Chi
cago;
Francis Murphy, the foremost apos-
tie Of temperance in the world;
Mrs. Matthew 5. Quay, wife of the
great Republican Senator from Penn
sylvania;
Ex-President Cook Of the National
Teachers Association;
Rev. Charles i. Thompson, d. D., the
brilliant Presbyterian leader Of New
York city:
Elizabeth Cady Stanton;
Secretary Carlisle's private secretary;
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27

his profession a positive cure for sleep
lessness, wasting strength, dyspepsia,
biliousness. liver complaint neuralgia,
rheumatism, all nervous diseases and
kidney troubles. For all such COM
plants Paines celery compound has
succeeded again and again, where
everything else has failed
When Modieska in letter published
in Boston said: 81 have found Paine S
celery compound the very best of all
remedies for the nervous exhaustion
consequent upon the arduous work of
my profession" she voiced the eXper-
fence of every tired-out, rundown, eX-
hausted woman VINO ever went to this
greatest OF all spring remedies for re-
lief.
No one ever yet failed to find strength
and health returning who faithfully
used natures true remedy-Paines cell
cry compound.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27

some bogus concoction prepared with
only such a smattering of medical
knowledge as can be picked up behind
a counter.
Paine's celery compound is prepared
in exact accordance with the prescrip-
ton of Prof. Edward L. Phelps, NJ. d.,
IL d.. of Dartmouth college. It's cur
ative effects have been closely watched
by the ablest physicians Of every school,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27
Found Paines Celery Compound The Best
Of Remedies
For the Nervous Exhaustion Consequent
Upon Her ArduOus Work The Re-
markabIe Artistic Who Stands Pre-
Eminently at the Head of Her Profess
Sion

The news Of Modjeska's recovery
from the recent severe sickness that
compelled her to leave the stage will
he source of congratulation to the
whole world.
Modjeska, in a letter TO Wells, Rich
ardsOn 4 Company, says she has found
(what thousands Of people in every sta
ton Of life have so often heartily testi-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27

brief but very witty address. There were
present as repre- sentatves Of the Belmont
County Court and bar the following:
Judge Ho'li0esworth Judge briggs sue
cessor. Probate Judge Smith, Judge
Eaton. Sheriff Darby, Official Stenog-
raphar Eumearrer. jury Commissioner
Wagner. y. G.. Hdn'ein. George G. Mckee,
Earnest Smith. George Cook and many
others. including friends and neighbors
not members Of The bar, were present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27
SECOND SIGHT.

When you feel you have tried every
thing and every one consult us. A daily
occurrence is he surprise shown by
benedtted patients at our office.
DO YOU have headache? Do your eyes
vyatcr2 DO they burn or smart2 Does
mint run together when reading? Feel
as II scum before the eyes? Do things
anpsar double or mixed up? Have n
desire to rub the eyes, twitching2
docs light pain them? For any
.ro1Ible of your eyes consult Us.
During his month we devote
nlich time 10 children's eyes We
make glasses at popular prices Zone
reason of our popularity)-make a care
mi examination free OF charge. The
hest proof Of our success Is the num-
Der Of recommendations from our old
patients.
PROF. Shelf,
Scientific Opucian.
10 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-27
oTHE DEESTRICK sKrLE.

The entertainment arranged by the
young ladies of the congregation of the
United Presbyterian Church. which
was given last evening, was flattering
success from every point Of view. The
audience was very large. and the farce
kept every person in good humor
throughout the evening The cast of
characters was published in the Regis
ter yesterday. The school master, the
school committee and the unruly pupils
were well up in their parts. and their
antics were laughable in the extreme.
The costumes were appropriate.
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ed. provided there is a proper stage of

ed. provided there is q proper stage OF
water.
Presiding Elder Rev. A. Moore will
occupy the pulpit tomorrow morning
at the Chapline Street NJ. e. Church.
At the First Presbyterian Church
Sunday. the Rev. DR.. Cunningham Will
preach in the morning on the topic,
''Partakers of That One Bread" The
sacrament Of the Lords supper Will be
administered. In the evening DR.. Cum
ningham will preach on The Sitting
and Unfailing Faith"
The Rev. Mr.. Williams will preach
this afternoon at ST. Pauls Church.
The Rev Mr.. Bigger, pastor OF the
Third Presbyterian Church, will con-
tinue his discourses on historical char
acters tomorrow. In the morning he
will continue his discussion Of Joseph.
The Epworth Leagues of the North
Street and Wesley Nj. 2. Churches nave
have accepted an invitation to be guests
of the Fourth Street League Monday
evening. An excellent programme has
been prepared.
The usual services will be held Sun
day at st. Luke's. The pastor, the Rev.
Jacob Birmingham, is in Clarksburg,
and the pulpit will be filed by Messrs.
Young and Williams.
St. Andrews Episcopal Church the
Rev. Nr. Williams Will conduct the
morning services. The Rev. c. A.
Chrisman will preach Lenten sermon
Tuesday night of next week.
Services at the North Street Methodist
church-Preaching by the pastor at 1890
a. m: subject. a Great Feast" Chill
drens baptismal service at 10 A. m.
Preaching AT $50 p. m. by Presiding Elder
\. Moore. followed by holy communion.
At the Fourth Street NJ. i. church. the
pastor DR.. J. L. Sooy, Will preach at lO:5O
a. H. on THE Character OF Trust" and