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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
THE PUTNEY COLUMN,
Death of Mrs. Kelsey j. Black.

An aged and life long resident of Pit
nov Mrs. Betsey j. Black, 50. died last
saturday evening at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Dauforth Morse of North
hampton, Mass. Sha went West at the
ace of s., visiting her two brothers in
Iowa and another brother in Marka. Kan
IN the way, and had since lived with her
daughter, Mrs. Baldwin of Newton. Kan
until a few months ago, when she returned
TO live with Mrs. Morse. She was in pooo
health until few weeks before her death
The cause of her death was old age and
heart disease. Prayer was offered at the
house of Mrs. Morse Tuesday morning after
which the body was brought % Putnev.
Funeral services were held a. the Metho.
dist church at l o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. Mr. Bennett officiating. The burial
was in the cemetery on the Saxtons River
road. Mrs. Black was born on West Hill
Aug Is. 1913. She married Horace Black
of Putney in December, 1882, and thew
carried on farm on West Hill. Mr..
Black died six years ago. Mrs. Black
leaves besides the brothers already men.
toned sister, Mrs. Celia Page, Is. of
Oakland, Cal; two sons and three daugh-
tiers. II. c. Black of Greenfield, Mass. :
HYDE Black of Kansas; Mrs. Danforth
Morse of Northampton, Mass. Mrs. Wood.
bury of Salem, N. H., and Mrs. Baldwin
of Newton, Kan. Mrs. Black had been a
member of the Methodist church for "a
years. She possessed a pure, Christian
character, and she was highly esteemed by
wide circle of friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
WILLIAMSVILLE.

There are several cases of measles here
abouts.
Twenty-eght couples attended the dance
last Friday evening.
George Willard of Brattleboro is spending
few weeks with his grandmother, Mrs
Mary Lincoln.
Misses Nellie and Florence Dickinson
have returned to Brattleboro academy for
the winter term.
Rev. D. A Ball was called to Dummer-
ston Wednesday to attend the funeral of
Lemuel Dickinson.
The Universaist society will hold a
Mystery Ten" sociable at Village hall
Friday evening of next week.
Miss Grace Timson and Sam H. Morse
attended the Aldrch-Dole wedding at
Somerville, Mass, Wednesday evening.
Don't forget the lecture at the Method
list church next Tuesday evening by DR..
Roland of Springfield. 1t will be worth
hearing.
Chester E. Perry left Thursday for ST..
Louis, Mo-, to assist in the management
of the extensive pie business built up by
! his brother, the late Ira Perry.
Charles and George Goodenough of New
! zane village nave moved lnIO mTS. Oulp-
mans house for the winter, and will en-
gage in logging in the Baker Brook coun-
try.
Mrs. Ball of Chester arrived here last
week and will make her home for
the present with her son, Rev. d. A. Ball
Mr.. Balls brother Harry of North Adams,
Mass, is visiting him this week.
Walton Fletcher closed his engagement
with c. E. Tyler Wednesday, and mex
week will move his family to Berwick, Me-,
at which place he will have charge of q
large farm owned by a Boston man.
At the town meeting held at Newfant
village last Monday 1t was voted to raise 4
tax Of 175 cents on the dollar of tn,
grand list to pay the expenses of the towr
for the current year, and % cents on tn,
dollar to pay $1,000 of the bonded debt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09

treasurer, L. p. Bailey; guide. L. G. Cor
u nam guardian, W. W. Wing; sentine r
=, ~ aIterson; trustees, f. o. Pierce for
snree years and NJ G. Williams for one
year. Mr.. Williams's election was to All
ouV the unexpired term of E. S. Munger
Mr. bailey will ask to have some one
elected treasurer in his stead. These Off
GERS VIII be installed in Masonic hall in
January. Ia" III
Walter c. Crawford received n telegram
Yesterday morning announcing the
ueaIh OF Mrs. Crawford at the 6osnitaI
IN Newton, Mass. Mr.. Crawford left for
newton in the afternoon. Mrs. Crawford
went to Newton several weeks ago to nm.
uergo an operation. The operation was
made successfully and Mrs. Crawford's
CONDITION improved until heart difficulty
developed. This difficulty had partially
disappeared, however, and the physicians
We're confident that Mrs. Crawford would
recover completely. The news of her
ueath came as great surprise to the PEG
PIE OF Putney, and to Mr.. Crawford and
MS children they extend deep sympathy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
BONDVILLE.

Geo: P. Burbee returned from Mont
pelier last Thursday.
=, W. o. Wheeler was seriously ill at the
Morgan house the first of the week.
The many friends of Mrs led. Hayward
will be glad to learn that she is improving.
Harold G. Williams cut his foot last
week, placing him in the doctors care
few days.
Rev. Mr. Charlton went to Wilbraham,
Mass, Monday to visit his sister who is iii
there She is a student in Wesleyan
academy.
Next Sunday Rev. W. A. Evans of
South Londonderry will preach at the
Methodist church and will hold the quar-
terly meeting. Rev. Mr.. Charlton will
preach at South Londonderry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09

from a three weeks visit in Boston and
vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs Robert Ray we're in town
Saturday and exchanged greetings with
many old friends.
Chas. II. Newcomb and family attended
the funeral of his niece in Fitchburg,
Mass, last Saturday.
A dog belonging TO John O'Connor of
Depot street was run over and killed by a
train Saturday afternoon.
The Odd Fellows initiated the following
Monday evening: A. W. Bliss, Fred
Knapp and Henry Britton.
Paul Mann left Monday morning to as
sumo his duties as clerk in the new Brooks
House drug store in Brattleboro.
The o L. G. O. met Monday evening
with Miss Gertrude Goss on Main street
and spent most enjoyable evening.
Rev Father Delaney who supplied for
Father Wilde last summer, has started a
new periodical in Manchester, N. II.
Residents in town were awakened Sun
day night by a small cyclone. No great dam
age was done beyond the destruction of a
few shade trees.
Charles II. Sprigley, a former Hns-
dale man, died at Fort Valley, Ga, Satur-
day. He was about 80 years old and had
spent the last few years in the South.
Nat Butler won the indoor champion
ship of America for one mile at Madison,
Square Garden, n. Y, recently. His
friends in town are pleased to know that
he is regaining his od-time speed.
The subject of the morning sermon at
the Methodist church will be "Blnd Leader
ship" At the $3.50 service there will be
special music and a sermon on profit and
Loss" The prayer meeting will be held
this evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
received great discussion. Twenty-Five collars

received great discussion. Twenty-Five ollars
voted.
The article or raising school money was laid
the table and never taken of. The idea'of
allowing men to vote for school officers was dis
couutenanced at once and it was voted to allow
no such innovation. Fifty dollars for Memorial
day was appropriated and instructions given to
have it spent 10 prizes for races and sports to in
culcate a spirit OF patriotism in the young. The
article to tar cats and bachelors was voted down.
One thought bachelors were not to blame for
their condition; another that II she were young
there would be one bachelor l. IS. The mouse
question was a strong argument in opposition to
the cat tax.
Next in order was the auctioneering of the pau
pers DR. White being first the list the bids
were lively, his medicine chest proving quite a
figure; bid for $500. Rev Dwight A. Ball, Ia
full possession of his faculties, and being peace
able man, was taken for $1,000. Sam Morse was
bi off at a very low figure, one of the young la
dies promising to take him for nothing he
would bring his pair OF graJs with him. Mrs
Betsey Sherman and Mrs Sarah Saben were the
remaining paupers and were gladly bi off at low
rates, Mrs Sherman's fine rugs and Mrs Sabens
gift of dress making making the care and keep"
more desirable.
The sum OF money for officers salaries created
| lively talk, one arguing that the honor was pay
ment enough, but WAS promptly put down by a
suggestion that the town had not seen fit to honor
| her in any such way. The article to abolish the
ringing OF bells and blowing of whistles was
| passed, plea being made In behalf of the poor
| dogs, which "howl for mercy" Highway labor
tax, roads and bridges was passed over.
Money was appropriated to build new school
| prohibit pedestrians from trespa. sing on the
sidewalks, an argument In favor bring eloquent
~ made by Mrs Lamb who presented her five
| beautiful daughters with their wheels.
Article Is. To see IL the town will vote to pro-
vide a street sprinkler for the sec ion of highway
from the residence OF J. II. Merrifield 10 the foot
| Of cemetery hill' (the muddiest in town Mrs.
| Annie Sherman, the woman of color had the
| floor and ELECTED great applause as she deliber-
| ately and triumphantly arg ed in favor OF the
| article, while Miss Nickerson, who followed,
| thought an evAporator would be more effective.
| The final business to vot for an electric
road from the Universast church to the resi-.
| dence of Mrs Charlotte Wheeler, and vote was
| carried to pay the moderator for her services by
granting her three mon his pass over this electric
| road. Adjourned sine die. MRS. D. A. B.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
Death of Lemuel Dickinson

Lemuel Dickinson, 68, died Sunday at his
home in Dummerston after an illness of
eight weeks with heart disease The funeral
was held at the house at o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon, Rev. Dwight Ball of Will
Evansville officiating Solos were rendered
by E. II. Miller. The body was brought
to Putney for burial in Mount Pleasant
cemetery. Mr.. Dickinson was born in
Dummerston, Aug. 81, 1880, and he has
always lived on the farm where he died
with the exception of a short time when
he worked in one of the Putney paper
mills. He married Miss Ellen O'Neal of
Putney. Mrs. Dickinson died about eight
years ago. Mr.. Dickinson leaves three
children, w. II. Dickinson of Putney,
Frank Dickinson of West Halifax and
Carroll Dickinson, who lives at the home
farm. Mr.. Dickinson enjoyed the respect
and confidence of his acquaintance. His
death removes one who was highly esteem
ed both in Putney and Dummerston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
storms Damage in Cheshir. Count,

The storm of Sunday night in and about
Walpole was one of the severest in 80
years. The large tobacco barn on the
Hooker farm, so called, 40 by 60 feet, was
blown down. 1t was partly full of nearly
cured tobacco. Shade trees we're blown
down. o. j. ButteTfield's lumber pile at
Westminster Station was scattered to the
four winds, while the old shade trees in
Drewsville suffered seriously. Barn doors,
window blinds and other debris Uttered
the town. The loss in Cheshire county
from wind and rain is estimated as high as
$4,000.
The worst easterly gale in 40 years pre-
vailed at Keene nearly all Sunday night.
At times the wind attained hurricane veoc-
ity, and residences were imperiled. Mon
day morning the streets were strewn with
branches of trees and debris, two large
elms lay across Main street, and another,
torn up by the roots, rested on the roof
and piazza of the residence of Mrs. Fred
A. Barker. A large tin roof was torn
from a Main-street house and left beside
the street in a distorted mass. The tin
roof on Balls block was torn up in several
places. Trees we're blown down in various
parts of the city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
Two RInRIssders Arrested.

George Smith was arrested a few days
ago at Manchester on suspicion of being a
member of gang who have been maraud-
ing near Manchester and Sandgate. Fowls
have been stolen and poisoned, hives of
bees carried away, sap houses burned, cat
tie killed and various other crimes COM
mitted against the peace of the neighbor-
hood. Smith was held for tie grand jury,
and is now in Manchester Jail in default of
bail. Sheriff Wilson recently arrested
Jesse Bentley Of Sandgate who is supposed
to be the ringleader of the gang that has
been terrorizing that section of the coun-
try. Bentley has the name of being a
tough and always goes armed. He is also
accused of setting fire to some barns in
Sandgate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
Rrakeman Burned TO Death.

A railroad accident occurred near Royal
ston Friday morning, in which +. w.
knight of Williamstown, brakeman was
burned to death. Knight was riding in
the caboose of the first of two trains when
the cylinder head of the head engine blew
ont. The brakes were set on the hrst
train. allowing the rear train to crash into
the caboose in which Knight was riding
knight was pinned beneath the timbers so
that It was impossible to rescue him. The
caboose caught fire and the unfortunate
trainman was soon enveloped in the flames.
Knight was single man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
Pounded the Jailer.

Two masked men attempted to force
an entrance into the Merrimack county
Jail in this city shortly after midnight
Wednesday morning. George N. Nichol-
son, the turnkey, was awakened by their
footsteps on the piazza roof, just outside
his room. He threw up his window and
grappled with one of the men, but was
knocked off the roof to the ground by the
other man. On the ground all three en-
gagged in a struggle, during which the
turnkey was severely injured. He was
struck on the head with a piece of pipe,
brutally kicked in the abdomen and had
his little finger shot off. The men escaped.
1t is supposed that their object was Jail de-
livery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
,r.,,.ohu.e,ts municipal Elections.

Dwight o. Gilmore, Republican, was
elected mayor of Springfield Tuesday by
sos plurality. The board of aldermen is
soldly Republican and the same party
oIactad II ont of 18 councilmen. License
was carried by majority of 1888.
Northampton's Republican candidate tor
MAYOR, John L. Mather, was elected oy tne
small majority of 81. The city also went
for license, but the majority OF So4 last
wear was reduced to 80. .,.d
The citizens temperance party carried
Fitchburg by a wide margin, electing It's
candidate for mayor Samuel Anderson %
an overwhelming majority over the lnue 5
nendent citizen candidate. The CITY Voteo
Pc Iicense for the sixth consecutive year
although by a reduced majority. ,-..o
The city of Brockton, which has hereto
fore been 'license," voted mo license
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
STRATTON.

Another snow storm came from the northeast
Sunday night followed by wind, which filled the
roads with drifts again.
Miss Gertrude Scudder began school In district
No 3. Grouts Mills, Monday, and Miss Gerte Pike
began school in district No. on the same day.
The ladies' aid society will hold their annual
fair and auction sale useful and fancy articles
at the town hall in st alton next Wednesday
evening All are invited Supper will served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
HINSDALE, N. H.
Congregational Supper and Fair.


The ladies of the Congregational society
have every reason to feel satisfied with
their efforts, the culminat on of which was
a chicken-pie supper, entertainment and
sale in the town hall Wednesday evening.
The weather was perfect and ia conse-
quence a large number of people were in
attendance. The supper tables were well
filled from $50 to 1870, while the sale
booths were generously patronized
The supper, which was excellent, was in
charge of Mr. and Mrs S X Hildreth, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. S. Leach, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. V. Aldrich and Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
vid Minis. The ice cream booth was in
charge of Mrs. Jennie Whitaker and Mrs.
Jennie Taylor. The fancy goods booth was
in charge of Mrs. Edna Holland, Mrs. Alice
JONES' Mrs. Orrin Robertson and Mrs. Jen-
ME Bronson, while the sale of aprons,
quilts and such like useful articles was
conducted in adjoining booths by Mrs. g.
w. Holland, Mrs. Jane Archibald, Mrs. f.
II. Fuller, Mrs. G S. Howe, Mrs Hattie
Clark, Mrs. Putney, Miss King, Miss Jes-
sca Bardwell, Miss Lizzie Robertson and
Miss Lucie Spooner.
Shortly after o'clock the hall was filed
and the following program was rendered
to an audience which stint expression of its
appreciation: Piano solo, Mr.. Bickford;
reading, Carrie Belle Howe: vocal solo,
Err Bertram; reading, Miss Hamblin
banjo solo, Mr.. Bickford; reading, Miss
Hamblin; vocal solo, Mr.. Bertram; read
ing, Miss Howe; banjo solo, Mr.. Bickford;
reading, Miss Hamblin
Miss Hamblin's rendering of "On the
Other Train" was peculiarly impressive and
she had complete control of her audience
from beginning to end.
Miss Howe won and held the attention of
her hearers, especially in "a Shaker Ro-
nance" and "Seein' Things at Night"
Mr.. Bertram has a voice of wonderful
sweetness and power and it was a rare
treat to listen to him in his several seec
tions.
Mr. Bickford won numerous encores by
his performance both on the piano and the
banjo.
| From financial point of view the affair
was a complete success, more than $l5C
being taken in. This success is due in
great measure to the genera. committee o.
arrangements, consisting of Mrs. A. a
Bailey, Mrs Dix and Miss Emma Wellman
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09

Miss Amy Kilburn of Spafford is visiting
relatives here.
G. S. Howe was in Boston last week on
a business trip.
Mary Purcell is visiting friends in Turn
ers Balls, Mass
The United States mail boxes have re-
ceived coat of paint.
Shop windows are beginning to take on
a holiday appearance.
Miss Eva Stratton has returned from a
visit in Springfield, Mass.
P. Lafayette Webber is making a short
stay with friends in town.
Miss Estele Spencer returned Monday
from weeks stay in Boston.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM Royce is reported better
Mrs. Edward Kelley has entered the en-
ploy of the Fisk Paper company.
Miss Nora Smith was taken suddenly i'll
Tuesday evening, but is improving.
Miss Una Leach is visiting her aunt,
Mrs E. T. Minis, in Westmoreland.
The Epworth league met for business
Monday evening with A. |. Sprague.
There is talk among the young men in
town of forming a golf club next year.
w. E Benshaw preached an able SER
mon Sunday on the subject Temperance. u
Miss Caroline B. Howe will give recital
for the children at Fay's hall Saturday at
3P. NJ.
Geo. johnson and family have moved to
Winchester where he is employed in the
depot.
Miss Grace Wiley was suddenly called
to her home Friday to attend the funeral OF
friend.
Mrs. Dominick Relville has returned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09

Rev. Stanley l.. Krebs of Reading IA
nov Probibition candidate for the legis-
VAS, was at the recent election. He had writ
lau o, s from $500 men that they
zen en-, pi1 yo,e for him, and yet the official
S WON'T shows that he received but 1882
votes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09

"We must economic, mustn't we?" said
young Mrs. Torkins.
"I'm afraid So" answered her husband.
"Well, I'm going down town today, and
know you are going to be surprised to
see how cheaply buy things. So as soon as
you can you must write me a check for
some money to economize with. "-[ Wash
ingtOn Star.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09

The report of the Hon. W. Fl. Cotton OF
Lebanon, the referee in the famous case of
the Connecticut River National bank VS..
estate of the late George Olcott of Charles
town, was filed in the Office OF the
clerk of the supreme court Nov. %. 1t
disallows all the claims made by the bank
against Mr.. Olcott.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
To Reduce Capital OF the Winchester
Rank

At a meeting of the directors of the
Winchester National bank Monday the
following resolution was adopted: THAT
in view of the want of profitable employ
ment for bank capital, and the excessive
supply OF the same, the board of directors
of the Winchester National b tnk believe it
for the interest of its stockholders that its
capital stock shall be reduced from $780,
600 to 100000, and the number of
shares from 1900 to 1000 by a cash pay
ment of $4,000" The annual meeting
of the stockholders will be held Jan. 10
next, when the matter will be voted on.
The stock of the bank was reduced from
5000, 900 to $3.50, 600 about four years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
Are Hens Susceptible to Flatteryi

This question would naturally be submitted to
the head pharmacist of the Wooden company ur
the superintendent Of the Ashuelot Broad Brock
mission, as both OF these gent emen are reckoned
experts in that branch of Christian Science that
pertains to H. nologY. and both adyocat' the
theory that hens have moral and intellectual at
tributes. The Broad Brook m ssionaTy goes a
step farther and advances the trans endental
theory that hens have souls. Whether this be
true not, may they not be susceptible to
Establishments. praise and fiattery like other do
nestle animals. An incident illustrating the
heading of this article occurred recently IN this
village During the late autumn months eggs
have been scarce and high" The fowls for
some unexplained reason have failed or neglected
to Y, and eggs have been worth their weight in
precious metal and have been counted by house
keepers a ''p-arls of great price" TIL grangers
wife driving into town with a small basket OF
eggs under her shawl was as conscious and as
careful Of her treasure as the market woman In
Saxe's Rhyme of the Rail "
Market woman careful
or The precious casket,
Know ing eggs are eggs,
Tightly holds her basket,
Feeling that a smash,
III II came, would surely
Send her eggs to pot
Rather prematurely.'
young housewife In this village has been
keeping a few hens this autumn These h ms
were social, ornamental and company. but never
an egg did they lay ami the owner was almost in
despair until one fine morning week or two ago
one of the virtuous pullets actually laid an egg
So important an event could not pass unnotlced
ana the uenRnteu young nousekeePeI nasteHeu W
tell the neghbors the glad tidings and at the sane
time bestowed words OF warm commend ton upon
the pullet and exhorted the other fowl TO go aud
90 likewise. The wonderful event got noised
abroah and soon orders began to pour in from all
quarters for eggs orders by telephone orders from
the grocer the butcher and the hotel, and he
o ner OF the pullet had all she ould do TO note
down the names OF The would BIZ purchasr rs
Either the judicious words of hattery or the
knowledge that there was a gr at and increasing
demand for eggs, one or both, evidently, had
an influence over the fowls for not only the pull
let but all the rest Of the housekeepers hens
have laid each an egg every day since with
charming regularity.
| rounds of the newspapers some years ago setting
| forth the admiration Of eminent divine for
| the hen and what came Of ibS
Said a great Congregational preacher
| To thu Hen you're a brautiful creature;
Then the Hen. just for that,
Laid two eggs Ia his hat,
And then did the Henry Ward Beecher.'