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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-19
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
LOOK OUT FOR THE GREAT SPEED AND
COACH HORSE SALE
SCOTT & PENDLETON, AUCTIoNEERs,

SCOTT PENDLETON, AUCTIONEERs,
TWENTY SIXTH AND TWENTY SEVENTH
50 head Of highly bred and nisl,-clsss toad end
Race IIorss, with and without records. Some
the fastest yearlings in the world from Mr.. $. 7.
Harrison of Lexington. Ky. who has sold In Cur
, Smme ' s7 sseh Little as B. I 81
years old. 2:1sA. and IL Others that have taken
and three-year- that have gone public trials
from 21IA to 230. who have never faced n
a m isans e s a h .n% oa 1 n as
Of our sales, He also furnished The grind saddle
Johnnie Rratton of 81. Louis. Mo- who has con-
hands, Landau teams. Ss,,iie Horses aud Hunters.
Mr.. Bratton stands at the top Of the profession
and Philadelphia horse shows than any exhibitor
on record. Intending purchasers assured
that they will find In this consignment nothing
but thoroughly e,incated and hsh-cin@ animals.
Saturday. the oath instant. and he exhibition
unit! day Of sale Feeling that the public gen
ticn and encourage by their presence at the
apI9-St SCU1T & PENDLE:TON.
NER OF NEWARK STREET AND TUNI-Aw
ROAD. WESLEY HEIGHTS.
isr '! No , 81 as 10 1871 ss seq. a Of he na
records Of the District Of Columbia. and at The
request OF the party thereby securcN VIII SELL NJ
public cuct lion. in fcenr of the premises on TUES
DAY. APRIL TWENTY SEVENTH, 1877. AT
HALFI.ST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following
described rial estate. in the county of washing
ton District of Columbia: Lot "a. in bkAk Is, IN
J, I 'uaixn Of mart now of s ,Iasi
Wesley Heights, as per plat recorded In Book
Corrty No 7. page NJ. of the records Of .he sur
veycr's Office OF said District
Terms: One-fourth cash, Of which deposit Of
go must be made a, The time OF snis' and the
and three years from day of SALE for which notes
of the purt haser- bearing interest from day OF
sale payable quarterly. and secured by deed of
trust the property sold, will be taken. or all
cash. at the option of the purchaser. All convey
ancing and recording at purchasers cost IL terms
not complied with in ten days from sale. the
trustees the right to resell the property. at
the risk and Of the defaultias purchaser or
purchasers. after eight days advertisement in
The Evcring Star newspaper.
THOS. E. wAGGAMAS,
apl9- dSts Surviving Trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-19
RADCLIFFE. SUTTON 4 CO., AUcrS..
Successors to satciifre;, barr Il Co.

trustees.
NATH'L WILSON. Attorney for Party Secured.
622-624 st. NV nni5.i&sis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-19

RATGIFFE. SUTTON & CO., Aucticneers,
go Pa. ave. NV.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
DUMMERBrON.

The singing school, taught by L. b.
Chapman, began on Wednesday evening
under very favorable circumstances,
The annual meeting of the church and
society was held on Tuesday afternoon.
Arthur Laughton, H. Harry Miller and
John F. Houghton were chosen trustees.
Charley Laughton shot marsh hawk re-
Gently. 1t is claimed that the hunter
should spare such birds, because they are
more helpful than harmful to the farmer
on account of the numerous pests which
they destroy.
Twenty-Five persons were present at the
Christian Endeavor meeting last Sunday
evening. John Chandler, who was recent
ly admitted as an active member, will lead
the next meeting. He is the son of the late
Augustus Chandler, former pastor of the
church in this place.
One of the most remarkable family re-
unions on Thanksgiving day in this town.
and perhaps in the state, was that of Mr..
and Mrs. j. Arms Miller and their ten
children, eight boys and two girls, - per-
sons in all, including the wife of the eld-
est son, William. Thus far in life the
family have all been together on Thanks
giving days. The ten children are all I'M
der 26 years of age. 1t was not only a re-
markable reunion, but the family are all
worthy persons of whom the towns peo-
pie feel proud. Mr.. Miller is descendant
of Capt. Isaac Miller who moved into
Dummerston among the first settlers with
a family of II children in 1770.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
HALIFAX.

Rev. w. f. Streeter is on business trip
to his home in Spencer, Mass. this week.
We are very glad to learn that Mrs. &.
F. Griffin, who has been very i'll for some
weeks, is improving.
L. c. Houghton intends starting for his
home in Sheffield, ILL.,, next week.
NJ. Powers is talking of renting his farm
for one or five years to the right parties.
Christmas will be observed at the Union
church on the evening of Dec. "a, and an
extensive program is to be carried out.
The Baptist Sunday school has been cordi-
ally invited to participate in the exercises,
and everyone is also invited 20 place their
presents upon the trees. Plenty of ROOM
Come one, come all.
The Farmers club was very cordially en-
tertaned by Mr.. and Mrs. Stowe. There
was good number from Heath and Col
rain, which, of course, made house full.
After a good social visit and bountiful
dinner, the question "How to raise good
potatoes was interestingly discussed. A
friend from Michigan was present and
gave some interesting points in regard to
farming in that state. Although most of
our farmers We're unsuccessful in the po-
tato crop this year, their ideas were good
and unitedly expressed. The club ad-
iourned to meet with Mr.. and Mrs. f. f.
Evans in two weeks. We hope to have a
good company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
GUILFORD CENTRE:

Arthur Chaplin of Northampton, Mass,
is visiting his sister, Miss Ada Akley.
Gervis Barstow is in Springfield for
few days visit with his brother, Dr. Noyes
Barstow.
School in district No. is not in session
this week owing to the illness of the teach
er. Miss. Abbie Kerr.
F. Il. King is attending the state grange
meeting this week at Springfield as dele
gate from Broad Brook grange.
The next meeting of Broad Brook grange
will be held Dec. %. As it is the annual
meeting it is hoped every member will be
present.
VIM. w. Barney received letter from
his son-in-law, f. 5. Henry, Dec. 6, dated
Highlands, y. c., where the atmosphere
seems lighter than it does in Vermont.
Mr.. Hen:y and his ia Ter have good
home in boarding hou and are pleas
antly situated.
The same teachers are employed for the
winter term of schools as the the fall,
with these exceptions: Minnie Thayer in
district No. .; Miss \. j. Cairns of Bern
ardston, Mass, in district No. 8; Beuel
Robb in district No. :. Miss Addie Miller
of Dummerston in district No. IA. This
is Miss Miller's fourth term in this school
and all are glad to have her back again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
JAMAICA.

George Ellis has gone to Burlington
where he has work for the winter.
l. W. Higgins is in poor health, being
confined to the house.
c. W. Beauman of Claremont, n. H.,
has been spending the week at A. L. How
ards.
Rupert l.. Frost has finished work for
H. H. Reed, and has gone to work for
Archie Bemis.
At the Baptist church next Sunday Rev.
S. II. Taylor will speak in the morning on
christianity in Christ"
Mrs. Blanche Sherwin is at Springfield,
Mass, where she will spend some time
with her sister, Mrs. Frank Mclean.
The old Jamaica Dramatic club is pre-
pairing to put on a drama in the near
future. Further notice will be given later.
The schools in town began their winter
terms Monday. The same teachers are
in charge as in the fall, with one or two
exceptions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Harrington of Win
chester, n. H., are spending some time at
Mrs. Herrington's parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Milton Howard.
The Hastings farm on West hill, former
ly occupied by the late Jason Growing
shield, has been sold to a man from the
north part of New York state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
NEWMAN

Mrs II. A. Carpenter returned from
Chicopee this week
Mrs Sarah Fish will remain another
month in Vergennes. Miss Fish returned
last week.
A parliamentary drill will be given at
the regular w. G. +. L. meeting to be held
next Wednesday at 3 p. NJ, with the secre-
tary.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John
Whitaker and to Newfaue Hill. May the
little weestranger imbibe strength in the
sight of those everlasting hills.
Rev. S. Norton, who by one of his mar
riages became related TO Miss Frances
f. Willard, received a word of cheer from
her written on Thanksgiving day at the
home of his son, j. II. Norton of Chicago.
There will be public meeting conducted
by the w. c. T. L, at Union hall next
Wednesday evening. Recitations, vocal
and piano music question box, etc, will
be on the program, Free admission and
no collection.
Bright were the eyes of the children
when the Christmas tree motion was car
ried in the Sunday school last Sunday.
Three committee were appointed, G. l..
Hescock, the superintendent, Mrs. Amasa
Grout and Mrs. G. w. Knapp.
At Tuesdays annual meeting of the
Congregational church and society the
former committee was reelected: Chair
man, w. T. Bruce, n. NJ. Batchelder, w.
K. Rand, +. G. Benedict, G. l.. Hescock,
and In place Of Mr., Davidson, deceased, j.
d. Pierce was elected.
Mrs. Rhoda Jackson, mother OF Mrs. /.
I nd aria
Jackson all of this county, passed her 91st
anniversary comfortably at her home with
her son-in-law, A. T. Edwards. Her
mother, Mrs. Rhoda Park Cook, also lived
TO be 81.
DR.. Martha Holmes of New York city,
who recently spent a few days with Miss
Richmond, will soon go to California for
rest. She studied medicine in Philadel-
phia, Paris and Vienna, and visited hos
pitfalls in England. For some time she was
connected with the Orthopedic hospital in
New York and has had several years of
successful city practice.
While Mrs. Noble Pratt was in Towns
bend last week assisting in the care of her
aunt her husband was suddenly seized with
a dizzy illness in the night, and not until
the following afternoon was he able TO
HlHht hhoNu MS Slludllpi W Illc htlBuuOlS
by crawling TO the window and ringing a
bell. He has not yet recovered full use of
his walking powers, though he has been
out of doors.
1t was worth something to see the smile
of satisfaction that overspread W. T.
Bruce's face as he recently read terse
letter unsigned and expressed thusly: Last
fall dog of our party hunting coons bit
one of your sheep. Enclosed is s. to pay
for the sheep" Mr.. Bruce feels duly
thankful for that kind of fair play. He
had found piece of the sleeps pelt and
naturally wished TO know whether man or
beast was devastating his flock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
G. W. Snow is in New York.

~ w DuOW Is III New 1 OIk.
A. b. Meacham is teaching school at
Pixies Falls in Jamaica.
Mr.. Taylor is moving from the Sage
place to Hinsdale, n. II.
Mrs. Fayette Cook is quite i'll with
rheumatism and unGer the doctors care.
Merritt Eddy has gone to waverly,
Mass, to take position in the asylum
there.
Mrs. Kenyon began her fourth term of
school in Willamsvile on Monday. Grace
Morse goes to Newfane.
DR.. Parker and Ed Sawyer have returned
from their Thanksgiving outing, and are
at Mr.. Adelbert Mason's for the winter
Seneca Miller was down to the village
last week for the first time since his
severe injury by being thrown from his
wagon in September last
The young men at the seminary have
organized a basket ball team and in a
short time will be ready to arrange games
with other teams. 49,
News was received the past week OF the
severe illness of Ernest Gould at Medford,
Mass. We are glad TO learn that later re-
ports state that he is out of danger. ,.@a
hdJOi pIONtu iliLnstll a NOu-
derful drummer-the local talent did them
selves great credit and it proved very en-
joyable concert. The sum of S37 was
taken at the door.
Adelbert Mason has bought the DR..
Clark building lot with some land connect
ed with ii. There are some fine building
lots at the north part of the village on
land owned by Reuben Phillips
The Barber family, who have been liv-
ing for some time on the Ezekiel Taft
farm. are soon to leave and if report is
true will occupy the Col. Plimpton farm
in Newfane, which they have bought.
There will soon be a sale Of the book
club reading of this year, Of which due
notice will be given Of time and place In
an intelligent community like this it seem
strange there are no more buyers for the
best magazines there are printed. together
with Harper's Weekly and the New Eng
land Homestead.
c. c. Gould has recently built a very
handy and commodious stable which is a
great improvement to his farm buildings.
Mr.. Gould is one of the many farmers of
this town who pride themselves on keep
ing their buildings in frst-cass repair. In
fact you will find but very few people in
town who are letting their buildings 90
down as is the case in many of our sur
rounding towns.
Miss Mabel NJ. Martin who has been in
Springfield, Mass. taking vocal and instru-
mental lessons Of II. b. Wait OF Spring
field and Mrs. Severance Of New York, for
the past three months, has returned TO her
home. Miss Martin is pronounced by
Mrs. Severance as a thorough pianist and
a competent instructor. 1t is expected
that she will establish classes in the ad-
joining towns. For the present she will
go to Springfield each week to continue
her studies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
Millinery
and Holiday Goods

Before making your holiday
purchases, we invite you to
look over the following list of
articles, any of which would
make a desirable and useful
present for one Of your many
friends.
A Christmas present of a
stylish hat or bonnet is always
pleasant surprise.
Our feather boas and collar
cites from so cents to ST. so are
particularly desirable on ac-
count of their popularity and
becomingness.
A mouslin de sole tie in
black or white is desirable &C
cessory to a ladies dress.
A stock collar in any of our
beautiful fancy or plain ribbons
could not come amiss.
Wells are considered a neces-
sity these days. We can sup
ply you with all the popular
patterns from 10 cents to SI.25
each.
A few lace collarettes in
black and white, side and back
combs, fancy hat pins, caps for
grandma, bonnets for baby,
toques and toboggans for the
children.
a reduction on all hats trim
med and untrimmed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
VERNON.

c. f. Davis, who has been visiting in
Keene, n. H., has returned.
Rev. L. d. Temple will preach in the
chapel next Sunday afternoon at , o'clock.
G. F. Moseley and NJ. l. Reed are at
tending the state grange meetings in Spring
field this week.
Miss Della Dickinson, who taught in
district No. > during the term recently
closed is critically i'll at the home Of her
uncle, in West Mortified.
There was a very interesting meeting OF
Vernon grange in Grange hall last Satur-
day evening. The third and fourth degrees
were conferred on a small class, after
which choice refreshments were served.
The remainder Of the evening was passed
in a pleasant social way, with singing,
short speeches, etc. Very cordial greetings
were extended to the friends present from
the state Line grange in South Vernon,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George Fletcher went to
Troy, n. Y, for visit last Thursday.
The Baptist ladies' aid society, with the
help of the young people, are preparing to
give Mother Goose" party and supper
at the town hall Dec. Il.
The friends of Lester Brown gave him a
surprise party at the town hall last Friday
evening, it being his birthday. Music,
dancing and games made the evening pass
pleasantly. A nice supper was enjoyed
and a substantial token of his friends es-
TEEN was given to him. The presentation
was made with a neat little speech by o.
r. Clayton.
The community was surprised and sad
dened by the news of the death of Albert
G. Ober, which occurred at Worcester,
Mass, last Monday. He was formerly of
this town and had many warm friends
here. His death was sudden, as he was
taken with appendicitis the Friday preced-
ing his death His body was brought to
the Hermitage" his former home, &C
companied by his mother and step-father,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, and Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Howe, all of Worcester. The funeral
was at the church in the north village and
the burial in the cemetery there beside his
father.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Burt Adams is able to be out after an ill.,
ness of several weeks,
c. E. Brown began his school in district
No. :, Newfane, last Monday,
c. L. Dexter of Philadelphia, Pa, visit
ed his father during the past week.
Mrs. J. w. Kelsey and daughter returned
from their visit in New Hampshire last Sat
urday.
The ladies' sewing circle will meet with
Mrs. j. S. Stratton next Thursday after
noon. All are invited.
Mrs. F. c. Adams was stricken with
paralysis Sunday morning but at this writ
ing is somewhat improved.
There will be a donation party at the
Baptist vestry next Thursday evening for
the benefit of the pastor, Rev. f. S. Bick-
ford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
GREEN RIVER.

Mary Bracket is with her sister, Mrs.
VIII Higley, at East Guilford.
j. B. Dickinson has been confined to the
house several weeks by illness.
John Thompson and family have moved
this week to W. A. Denison's.
Four scholars from district No. 7 were
added to our village school this week.
The variety show at Union hall last
week was a very entertaining clean and
moral show.
Marion Thomas and Agnes Gates re-
turned Wednesday to attend school at West
Brattleboro,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
STRATTON.

Fred j. Weber of New London, Conn.,,
has moved into the house recently bought
of F. II. Lackey
c. II. Grout is cutting logs. VIM. j.
Smith, w. II. Styles and F. +. Hescock
are working for him.
Mr.. and Mrs. II, n. Buck of North
Adams, Mass. have been visiting at the
home of j. f. Grout, jr
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Pike came home on
Nov. p. Mr.. Pike has spent several
months at work in Millbury, Mass.
Norman d. Allen has moved from West
Jamaica to j. c. Joness house, to be near
his work on II. NJ. Huletts job.
The ladies' aid society will hold their
annual church fair and auction sale of use
full and fancy articles next Thursday even
ing. All are invited. 1t is proposed to
have Christmas exercises at the church on
Dec. 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
TOWNSHBND.
Good Prospeets at LELAND and Gray.

Good Prospects at Leland and Gray.
Mr.. Calvin of Bratteboro is putting a
furnace into the seminary, which is great
improvement over the stoves which have
been used for heating the building; but
remember these improvements cost mon
ey, therefore all the more need of liberal
patronage at the entertainments which
will be given from time to time for the
benefit of the institution. Although Prof
Edgecomb has only been at the head Of
the institution since last fall the marked
degree of interest taken by the students is
marvellous, and with the hearty co0pera-
ton of the citizens there is no reason why
under Prof Edgcombs management this
school should not regain its prestige as one
of the best preparatory schools in the
state, and parents DESTROYS of giving their
children the advantages of first-class ed
ucation should avail themselves of the
many advantages offered by this time-hon-
ored institution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
JACKSONVILLE.

Sameel VIM of Amherst, Mass, has
visited in town few days with old friends.
Ellen and Blanche Cheney talk of at
tending school at the Brattleboro academy
next term.
We notice the familiar face of Clarence
Reed, who is home from his work at East
hampton, Mass.
The Josie Gibson variety show came
and went. Some people thought they
were sweet and fine, others took exactly
the opposite view.
Joseph w. Morse of Bellows Falls Wis
tied us lately. Mr.. Morse has erected a
fine monument in the village cemetery,
which is an ornament to his lot and the
surrounding part of the cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
D0NNELL' & DAVIS.
AUCTION.

HAVING SOLD my farm in weatherhead
IL Hollow, Guilford, propose to sell the fol
lowing personal property at Public Auction
Tuesday, Dec 81, at 10 A. NJ
STOCk-Five cows. l pair two year olds grade
Devon steers, well matched / pair yearing steers
yearng hefers, shotes, breeding SOW, good
work horse. 25 hens.
Producing tons hay, tons rowen, guam
tity corn fodder, 10 bushels planting potatoes.
FARMING TOOLS-One 2-horse Osborne NOW
ing machine, horse-rake, pulverizer, smooth
ing harrow, l iron-beam side hill pillow, | one
horse land side pillow, l new tobacco ridger,
grindstone, culIivator, wheel barrow.
WAGONS AND SLEDS One light two horse
wagon a good one one horse dumpcArt l ex
press wagon, / new twohorse traverse sled
Weatherhead make, two seated sleigh, one
h Crse sled.
MISCELLANEOUS-Oner refrigerator. barrel
churn, butter worker, stoves, l pair doubl,
harnesses, cross cut saws, 1000 laths for hang
ing tobacco, cider barrels, chains, forks, rakes
and many other articles too numerous TO mention
Terms made known at sale.
Al. GURNEY.
GEO. p, MILLER, Auctioneer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
WEST DUMMERsTON.

All interested in forming singing school
at o'clock.
Eta Taylor has returned from Provi-
dence, r. l., to spend the winter with her
mother, Mrs. G. w. Taylor.
The lyceum Wednesday evening discuss
ed the question, Resolved, That money
exerts greater influence than talent" 1t
was decided by the board and the house in
favor of the negative. The question next
Wednesday is "Resolved, That c. T. Reed
is not a married man." Disputants; AT
firmative, j. w. Works, E. Slocum; mega
tive, G. B. Field, c. T. Reed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10

A. j. Quincy has sold his farm to Geo.
Houghton of Brattleboro.
Mrs. Henry Lyman and children of
Keene, n. H., came this week for visit
with her sister, Mrs. h. Squires.
The ladies' society will meet with Mrs.
George Chatfed next Thursday afternoon.
There will be no supper served.
Samuel Hudson and family move this
week to the John Retting farm, situated
about three miles below Brattleboro on the
Hinsdale road
The Josie Gibson troupe, which gave an
entertainment at the hotel last week, were
called to account at Jacksonville on Thurs
day of this week, for carrying off part of
Dudley Crosiers harness which they Dor
rowed of his daughter lust to help them
up the hill" Mr. Crosier found the har-
ness at Jacksonville broken, and has sued
the company for pay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
WEST GUlLFORD.

The ladies' aid society will meet next
Wednesday afternoon and evening
with Mrs. Henry Richmond. The
gentlemen are invited to supper. The
question, Resolved, That the golden age of
the United States is past, will be discussed.
Disputants, r. B. Thomas, H. L. Mich
OILS. There will also be speaking and sing
ing. A cordial invitation is extended to
all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
EAST DOVER.

Mrs. l.. J. Ranney of Hartford, Conn,
was the guest of Mrs. Emma Roberts Tues
day.
1t has been decided to have a school in
the so called Goose City" schoolhouse
this winter. Miss Alice Plimpton of
Wardsboro will be teacher.
There will be a reception and donation
at the Methodist church next Wednesday
evening for the pastor and his wife, Rev.
and Mrs. A. A. Esterbrooks. All are cor
daily invited to attend.