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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16

A disastrous hurricane swept over the
West Indies Sunday, levelng houses and
crops and killing many PEOPLE. Fifty
people are dead on the island of ST. Vim
cent and POO in Barbados, and 5000 are
said to be homeless.
The outlook at Manila is more assuring,
and there is better feeling between the
insurgents and the Americans. On Wed
nesday Aguinaldo voluntarily evacuated
the suburbs of Manila, his men marching
out with waving cOlors and shouting viva
Americanos, viva Filipinos libre."
Both houses Of the Spanish Cortes have
passed the bill sanctioning the signing of
the peace protocol. There were lively
scenes while the matter was under discus
sion. A senator, referring by name to
some of the Cuban generals, Weyler, Lin
ares and Toral among them, pointedly
said they were officers who Fought to
wear their sashes aroLnd their necks in
stead of their waists"
1t is understood to be the plan of the
navy department to send the Oregon back
TO the Pacific coast, and that she will be
accompanied by the Iowa, giving two bat
tie ships of the first class on that coast.
The Texas, the companion ship to the
Maine, will probably be sent to Dewey for
his flag ship and the Olympia will be re-
tnrned to this country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
w ESTMIN STER.

Mrs. A. S Watkins is seriously ill.,
Mr. Wcllman has moved into j. +. Wards ten
ement.
Arthur J. Pnmmer Of Boston is at Charles
Chasr's
Mrs. f. l. Lane is in Charlestown, y. H., visit
ing relatives
Why are not the street lamps lighted these
dark evenings
Mrs W S. Fem and two children left Monday
for a weeks absence in Boston,
CLARK Z Whitney is improving slowly, being
now able 10 drive a short distance
William NJ Kellogg Of Boston spent a few days
recently at his fathers, Daniel KellOl g's
Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Sleeper are visiting their
sons in Massachusetts,, going there by carriage
An effort is being made to secure funds sum-
Gent 10 place bathroom in the Harriet Good
ridge Home
Mr.. and Mrs Fenelon Arnold are taking a car
New Hampshire.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter A. Pas. Of New York
Hiss Mary Spaudng and Edward +, Pease Of
West on are guests at j. c. Fenn's
Miss Carrie Warren and her cousin Miss May
Parsons Of Chester, Pa, have returned from
Springfield, whore they have spent the past week
Miss Florence Metcaf is in Saugus, Mass Wis
itinR her brother George and family. Before her
return she will visit her brother Arthur, who now
resides in Worcester, Mass.
Tuesday Don the corn canning was completed.
The season has been an unusually busy one, 800
600 cans OF corn having been packed all of which
will have to he labeled and boxed ready for the
market.
Mrs. f. G. futile died very suddenly at her
home Saturday morning from heart failure. She
Is survived 10y her husband and one son. who have
the sincere sympathy OF all in their sudden be.
reavement. The funeral was held at her late
home Monday afternoon, Rev, p +. Barnard Of
floating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
Notice

I S hereby given that application will be made
Il to the next General Assembly of the State of
Vermont TO annex 10 the village of Brattleboro
and to the school district known as "Graded
School District No. ~ of the town OF Brattleboro
the following described real estate with the in
habitants residing thereon, situate and being in
the said town of Brattleboro, viz: Beginning on
the west line of lands Of Clarissa b. Starr thence
running westerly, northerly ana westerly so as to
inc ude the lands Of II. II. Wheeler, Geo. b.
White and Mrs r, A. Slack, TO lands of ID, s.
Pratt; thence southerly on said Pratt's east line
10 the south side of Western avenue, so called ,
thence easterly on the south side of said avenue
To Crosby street, so called; thence along the
westerly side of said Crosby street 10 the Brook
road so called; thence in line southery so as
TO include that portion of "Esteyville,' so called
as lies westerly of the west line as ii now runs
OF said village to lands of l.. d, Thayer; thence
tasterly and southery on the lands of said
Thayer to the Clark road, called; thence east
ery and southerly in the centre Of said Clark
road to a point where II intersects and crosses
the present west line of said village of Brattle
boro. E A LORD
Brattleboro Vt, Sept IS, 1898.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16

Mrs. Field has removed to Westminster
Yves, TO the old home on the farm.
There has been more sickness Of late
than for many weeks in this vicinity.
Mr.. Osgood has done a good job on the
hill in front Of the school building this
week
Whipple & Thompson are about TO put
new timbers into the long Aume at the
grist mill
Mrs. Chaffee and Miss Dora Chaifee
came this week TO make their home with
Mr. Tower.
Rev. Mr.. Paddock was at Mrs Warmers
last week On Saturday he returned to
Hartford, Conn.
The farmers are filling their silos and
cutting the second crop Of grass. Almost
every barn this fall will be full.
The funeral Of Miss Irene Whitney &C.
cured Thursday at o'clock. The body
was taken 10 Athens for burial IN the fam
lily lot
Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Willard, who
have been for several weeks at John
Graves's, returned TO Boston early in the
week.
The report now is that the Burlington
company is TO build the electric road be-
tween this place and the Falls, work 10 be-
gin this fall.
The work at Vermont Academy opens
very pleasantly. Some 20 Of our village
boys and girl, are in attendance at the
academy this fall.
The funeral Of Mrs. 4. Milliken took
place Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Bough-
ton officiating. Mrs. Bowen sang Near
er Ny God 10 Thee"
Mrs. Ida " Woodbury. will speak Sun
day evening at the Congregational church
on the work Of the American Missionary
ass citation in the South. Mrs Woodbury.
is a pleasing speaker and she brings mes
sage Of great interest TO the churches. The
public are very cordially invited.
Monday evening at Odd Fellows hall a
large audience was in attendance upon
a unique entertainment given under
the direction Of the Christian En-.
deavor society Of the Congregational
church The striking feature was the
drum and fife in the skilful hands of Maj.
Henderson, and son. The most enjoyable
parts, however, were the duets and solos
by II. 4. Lake of keene and Miss Clark Of
this place. Miss Williams and Miss Pet
tengill rendered finely four-banded piece
on the piano. Miss II. Tenney gave two
readings, all entertaining.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
STATIONS RIVER.

Miss T.. Burwell is guest at Mr.. Locke's.
Miss Belle Tower is at home for few
weeks.
Miss Richards returned on Monday to
Boston.
Miss Mary Field has lately returned from
Troy, N. Y.
The tenements of the village are nearly
all occupied.
The grading about the new bridge is
nearly complete.
Mr.. Bancroft is out again after few
days on the sick list.
Miss Mabel McCollom is visiting for
few days at the Spaulding's.
Miss Mary Spaulding is spending a little
time among her friends here
Miss May Bowen went Monday t. her
work at Wilbraham academy.
Geo. Buchanan is covering his build
ings with fresh coat of paint.
Mr.. Hill and Miss Mary Hill have gone
to New York to visit Geo. Hill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
WINDHAM.
WoOd-Abbot.
Sept H. lss

A pretty wedding was that Of two
OF Windham's fayorite young people,
Harry Edward Wood and Miss Bertha
Marcia Abbot, at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Abbot, Sept.
II. The paror was tastefully decorated
and the young couple were accompanied
by Roland Chapman as best man and Miss
Frances Goodell Of Westminster, as bride
maid. The bride was attired in a hand
some gown Of white wool and the bride
maid wore white organdie. The wedding
march was played by Mrs. Frank Barber,
sister Of the groom. The ceremony was
performed at high noon. In the presence Of
only the immediate relatives, by Rev. Mr,
Roger. An elegant wedding breakfast
waslserved, Immediately after which Mrand
Mrs. Wood left for brief wedding journey
in a shower Of rice, flowers and good
wishes. On their return they will occupy
the tenement adjoining Mr.. Woods store.
There were numerous handsome gifts.
Friends from out Of town were Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Wood, parents Of the groom /;
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wood and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Barber, West Townshend:
Mrs. T. W. Towle, Charlestown, Mass.
Mrs. Alonzo Starkey Of Brattleboro and
+. A. Cutler of Minneapolis, MINI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
Mysterious Murder OF Farn Hand.

Biddeford, Maine, Sept. lj.-Ivory
Boothbay, A., farm hand employed by
Mrs. Abby Parcher at North Saco, was
found dead by the roadside this morning,
bullet hole in his body. The police be
lieve he was murdered. Boothbay was
sitting in Mrs. Parcher's house last night
when he was called to the door by a
stranger, who asked his assistance, say ing
his carriage was broken down and he
wished to repair it. Boothbay never re-
turned to the house, and when a search
was made this morning his body was
found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
IGREEN RIVER.

Fred Stowe is of this week canvassing
for snow shovels and butter boxes.
Rev. W. T. Streeter is spending the
week at Fred Stoves and calling on the
people about the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cbas. Bracket Of Brattle-
boro and brother Ed Of Methuen, Mass +,
visited their uncles, Geo. and Chas. Brack
EFT, last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Hyde Of Cambridge
port, Mass, with party Of relatives 70
the number Of 10, spent the day Wednes
day with Mrs. Hyde's uncles, S. c. and K.
T. Cutting.
J. B. Dickinson, 81 died Monday at
II 80 A. NJ. from pneumonia and heart dis
ease, at the home Of Mrs. Fannie Thomas
where he has made his home for the p st
seven years. Mr.. Dickinson was born in
Guilford, July -, ls14, and spent most Of
his life in town except few years in
WATERFOWL, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16

There seems to be some prospect that
the Eureka mines in Corinth may again be
successfully worked. Charles A. Barnard
of Chicago, formerly Of Montpelier, was in
Bradford recently, and in company with Z.
W. Thompson Of Chicago, visited the
mines and made an examination with a
view of interesting capitalists to purchase
ard work the same. Some rich specimens
were found and all signs indicated valu-
able property If properly worked. Mr..
Barnard is expected to revisit the min :
soon with an expert miner who will eX-
anime the property very carefully in order
to give expert information TO any contem-
plating purchase.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
Electric Road.
Prospect Of building TO SaItons River
1.-THE Men Controlling the Charter
May Begin Operations at Once.

Prospect OF building TO snltons River
1.-THE Men Controlling the Charter
May Begin Operations at Once.
The four Burlington gentlemen who hold
the rights Of the cOrpOratOrs of the Saxtons
River Electric railroad until January 49,
Messrs Humphrey, Kennedy, FLYNN and
Holton, have been in Bellows Falls and
Saxtons River twice within week. In
both places they have met and discussed
the matter with those most interested in
the enterprise. Early the past summer
these parties finished the road between
Montpelier and Barre, and it has been in
successful operation since. They have
made good progress on their road in St
Johnsbury, which they say will be running
before snow comes.
Regarding the building of the Saxtons
River road, they said to a number Of parties
that they expected to have it built this
fall. When here last week they went TO
Guild q Wetherbee and secured the lowest
proposition they would make on the power
at "the Forest" 1t is understood that
when they came here the second time on
Tuesday, they were met by a Representa-
tive from Boston, William A. Russell
interested in the local electric light plant,
who was empowered TO make them a def
mite proposition regarding power 10 be fur
nished from the old power station station
In view of the fact of notice having been
advertised 10y Saxtons River parties Of the
intention TO ask the Legislature this fall for
a new charter extending through Saxtons
River TO Grafton, and that until now the
matter has been entirely quiet for many
months, public opinion is divided just now
as TO whether this is another bluff at the
matter or whether there is really an effort
TO be made TO start the road this fall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
FALLS.
A Notable Wedding.
Miss Fannie N. Chapman the Bride Of
Mr.. curtis Chapman Of Boston.

Mr.. Gurus Chapman OF Boston,
Friends Of Miss Fannie ". Chapman Of
this place and Mr. Curtis Chapman Of BJs-
ton, ~ the number of fifty or sixty, gath
cred at the home # Mr. and Mrs. John II
Chapman on Cherry Hill, Wednesday after
noon 10 witness their marriage
Miss Chapman has been for three years
an earnest. thoughtful and popular teach
or in our public schools, and has many
warm friends She graduated in 1894
from the Bellows Falls High school, and
spent the following year in Dean Academy,
Franklin, Mass from which institution she
graduated IN 1885, having taken SPECIAL
courses in pedagogy snd elocutlon.
Mr. Chapman was an old schOolmate at
Dean Academy, and now has a position in
connection with the foreign business Of the
Bay State Trust company in Boston. They
will have their home in Everett. where
they will receive their friends after Janu-
airy lst.
The ceremony was one Of the prtttest
of the season. The rooms had been dec
GRATED by the girl friends Of the bride,
with the bright fall flowers, the centre Of
attraction being the front parlor, one side
Of which was concealed by background
Of hydrangeas and evergreen. Above this
hung canopy woven Of the beautiful fall
Helena The corners Of this room were
banked with palms
At two O'Clock, Rev. John II. Reid, the
officiating clergyman, escorted by Mr..
Charles f. Poor Of Boston, took his place
and awaited the bridal party.
The bride entered upon the arm Of her
father, who gave her away. She was
gowned IN heavy white silk, with pearl
and satin trimmings, and wore veil. She
carried bride roses, which she afterward
presented to her girl friends. She was at
tended by Miss Ethel Hall Of Somerville,
who wore linen gauze over pink silk and
carried pink roses.
They were met beneath the canopy by
the groom and his best man, Mr. Carl
Chapman, Of Boston.
After the ceremony, which was with
two rings, a charming reception was given,
receiving by Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Chip
mad, father and mother Of the bride Mr.
Charles Chapman, father Of the groom and
Miss Chapman
The fsithfulhess Of the bride to her old
school and class ties, and her fondDess for
her classmates Of "a, nearly all Of whom
were present, was proven 10 them by the
fact that she wore for her marriage the
gown which she had worn four years be
fore, for her graduation.
Among the many and beautiful gifts
not the least interesting was a linen coun.
terpane corded, spun, and woven about
1875 years ago, ~ wedding gift 20 the
great great grandmother Of the groom.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
PUTNEY.
Man from barnard In TroubIe.

Deputy Sheriff A. W. J. W lkius received
a communication from the chief Of police Of
Barnard one day last week stating that
one Perley Gates, who was wanted in
Barnard, was supposed 10 be in Put
nev, and asking Mr. Wilkins 10 locate
and arrest him. The officer came TO Put
ney later in the day and he and Mr.. vii
kins found Gates at the house Of Fred VI.
Pierce in Westminster where he had
stopped temporary. Gates and the Of
ficer returned TO Barnard that night, and
on the next day Gates was arraigned on a
charge Of intoxication and was fined, in
Guiding costs, $50 so He disclosed that
he obtained his liquor in hotel in Bar
nard. The hotel was raided and the land
lord was fined Two others who were
with Gates when the officers got after
them were arrested and fined but Gates
escaped and came 10 this county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
WEST DOVER.

The sick are all improving.
Arthur Evans from North Bennington is at his
brothers. James Evans's
Mr. and Mrs " II Churchill Of Heath, Mass
visited at W. l.. Cptou's last week.
Jack Frost made visit last Monday night.
The mercury in some places ran down 10 . de
grees.
Harry Chapman has been doing some fine work
for the people IN the form u photographs Of their
buildings
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Crosirr Of Keene y II
are al Mrs. Crosier's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
II Mann's
The bridge a; the upper end Of the village Is at
last so that teams cross. We think those who
travel that road Will appreciate it.
Charles Russell Of Sandgate visited his parents
Tuesday. returning home Wednesday, accompan
led by his sister, Mrs Mary Mckay.
John Davidson had the misfortune Saturday 20
fall from his load Of lumber while coming down
the Smead hill One OF his ankles was badly
hurt, but otherW Use he is all right.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
Mrs. Powell is on the sick list.
Clara Holt is riding a new wheel.

Mrs. Powell is on the sick list.
Clara Holt is riding a new wheel.
Frank Lewis Of Springfield, Mass, is in
town.
Geo, Pond is again at work for f. Z.
Blood.
A number from here went TO Newfane
Thursday.
Bert Patterson began teaching school in
Brookine Monday.
Arthur Field spent few days with his
mother the first Of the week.
Mr. and Mrs Bert Gale OF Walpole spent
Sunday at his fathers, Newell Gatess.
A. J. Aver, David Persons and Russell
Braley were called to Newfane Tuesday as
jurors.
Mrs. Andrew Wing went Tuesday 20 Mt
Holly to visit her aged mother and other
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Dickinson of Hart
land visited at her brother viii A dams's,
last week.
Dr. Barber with his trained dogs, was in
town Thursday hunting, accompanied by
Frank Harris.
Reuben IIeadle Of Hartland has been to
visit his brother, Elwyn Headle, returning
with his sister, Mrs. Frost.
y. d. Locke had the misfortune TO lose
one Of his nice jersey cows last Friday.
She slipped and fell in the stable and dis
located her hip. DR.. Prouty was called at
once, but pronounced her beyond help, as
the post norton examination proved,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
Her Husband Killed In the Cornwall
Disaster.

The recent disaster at Cornwall, Ontario,
where IA men were killed and 20 seriously
injured in the collapse Of railroad bridge
in process OF construction, has a local inter
est, from the fact that the wife of W. f.
jackson, one Of the victims, was Miss
Lillian Green Of Bellows Falls The couple
were married only seven weeks ago in Bur
lington Mr., Jackson's home was in
Columbus, Ohio. Mr.. jackson and another
young forman who was recently married,
Mr.. Cubby, who also persisted, had been
visiting their wives in Cornwall
The two women started together TO the
Office Of the company when they received
news Of the accident, and on arriving there
were told of their bereavement. Mr..
Jackson's body was brought to Windsor
this week for burial. Mrs. jackson return
ed to North Walpole with her sister, Mrs.
NJ. N. Green, who went to Cornwall i'm
mediately after the accident occurred
George Bloxson of Perkinsvile, IA nephew
of Mrs. Cornelius Sullivan, sustained a
compound fracture of the leg in the collapse
of the bridge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
DUMMERsTON HILL.

Ed Burnham has come up TO his cottage for an.
other ten days stay.
Mrs, J. y. Betterley and her sons Hugh and
Ray are visiting IN ChicoI-e an Holyoke VI ass
Mrs Hunt and son from P-nnsy lvAnia have
been visiting at Wesley Rockwell's the past week
Mr. and Mrs VI + Chamberlain entertained
about 80 OF their neighbors and friends on Thurs
day evening Instrumental and vocal music
etc, were enjoyed by all present Refreshments
were served and many BEAUTIFUL and useful pres
ents we're displayed One Of the leading feat.
urrs Of the evening was the presence OF two OF
the old trio Of bachelors who are sti out OF the
bonds Of mGtrimouy. They looked rather de-
spOndent duriug the first Of the evening but
later seemed 10 ~ more cheerful. and hope aud
more. Here's hoping that they may go and do
Hkewise
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16

A regular meeting of Vernon grange will
be held Saturday evening.
E, o. Lee is at Newfane as juryman.
Martin Davis and family, who have been
with c. K. Davis during the summer, have
returned to Gardner, Mass.
Under the heading "a Good Appoint
ment' the Grand Forks, N. D., Daily
Herald has the following: "Judge Amidon
of the United States court, has appoint
ed ii. l.. Withheld as referee in insolvency
proceedings under the national bankrupt
cy act. This honor could not have been
more worthily bestowed. Mr. Withheld
has for many years been prominently den-
titled with the business and social inter-
ests of this city, and among its citizens it
would be difficult to find one more up
right or in any way better qualified to dis
charge conscientiously and with ability
the duties of the Office to which he has
been appointed"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
Tie Recorded Death. Approach.

Kansas City, Mo. Sept. l. The body
Of Brad Langsderoff, 40, bookbinder and
spiritualist, was found this morning on
the bank Of the river, where he had com
United suicide. After taking a drachm
Of morphine and drachm Of prussic acid
in small quantities, covering a period OF
four days, he opened the veins in his arm.
In a notebook beside his body was told
the story Of how he had awaited death,
wondering why the poison did not take Ell
feet, taking more and more, and finally
opening his veins so tina, he could bleed to
death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
BONDXIILE.

Cassie Benson is attending the State Normal
school at Castleton.
The village school began on Monday with F. W.
Johnson as teacher
Several from tins place attended the fair al
Manchester lat week.
Mr. and Mrs II r. Duane and little daughter
are visiting relatives in town Mr.. Duane expects
soon to move from Cambridge to Ticonderoga.
y. Y,
Mason ). stone, state superintendent OF educa-
ton, will be in town Wednesday, Sept. q He
will meet the teachers at the hotel IN the afTer.
noon Tor an informal talk, and will lecture at the
church in the evening. The public il cordially
invited and will find his lecture instructive and
entertaining.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
GRAFTON.

Mrs f. Goodwin is visiting here.
Mrs Howts and family return 10 their home in
New York this week.
Pred Aldnch Of Chicago spent few day swth
friends here early 10 the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". }. Sherwin visited their son
Fred IN A,stead, y n . last week
Judge Walker. c 5 White and Charles Wright
Are.At NeWfane attending court this week.
Mrs Winkley, Miss McCleland and Miss Dan
els spent last week with friends in New Hsmp-
shire.
Mrs. Flora Sherwin and Miss Platte Of Spring
held. Mass, are spending some time with Mrs.
L. Stearns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
RIOT IN ST. LOUIS.
Fight Between Mounted Police and
Strikers.

st. Louis, Mo-, Sept. l5.-The striking
plasterers precipitated a riot today in
which VIM. Kane, a nom Union worker,
was fatally and three others seriously
wounded. The mounted police responded
TO a call and were met by a fusilade of
bullets from the strikers. The police re.
turned the fire and a running fight took
place. Several of the striking Iingleaders
were finally arrested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-16
DESTROYED BY TORPEDO.
Schooner Sunk at New Bedford With a
Dozen Men on Board,

New Bedford, Mass, Sept. Is During
a test Of the Cunningham torpedoes this
morning the experiment schooner Freeman
was blown up by the explosion of pro-
jectile and sunk There were a dozen men
O. board, including Lieut.. Holman, a sur
vivor of the Maine, but none were hurt.
Their escape was miraculous. The cause
of the explosion is mystery.