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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
Mrs Z. r Campbell is i'll again during
the past week.

Mrs E. r Campbell is i'll again during
the past week.
c. /. Barber is moving into his residence
on the west side of Atkinson street. He
has lived many years over his store but now
moves into the same dwelling with his
mother.
Numerous fishermen have been trying
their luck IN the different brooks here
ahouts during the week and have had
varying luck as usual, but as a whole the
success averages better than for some
years, owing to the good condition Of the
water at this season of the year.
The suit of the administra or of the es-
tate of Ned Alexander against the insur-
ance company which refused to pay, claim
ing the going out in the canoe at that time
was so rash as to void the accident policy
has been compromised by the company
and settled to the satisfaction of all CON
cerned. All the other companies paid
soon after the accident.
a. II. Fisher has returned from Winter
Park Fla.. and has taken his residence
again at the corner of Atkinson and West
minister streets The family of Q. H.
Robb who have occupied the house during
the winter months, have gone to board for
the present with DR.. O. NJ George.
F. G. Day has gone from Asheville, y.
c., to Minneapolis on a business trip He
went there direct from the South while
Mrs. Day came here for day or so last
week, then to her old home in Putnev.
Both will return here within a week or
two, to move their goods from the tene-
ment formerly occupied by them Then
they will go to Mr.. Days home in Ludlow
for a time.
The church voted Tues
day evening to buy a building lot Of Jo-
seph Griswold on the south side of the street
| and erect parsonage at once. The build
ing committee are y. @. Williams, Wallace
White and Ned Pierce 1t is expected
the dwelling will be ready for the occu-
pancv of Mr.. Reid in two months. 1t is
located between the residences Of Joseph
Griswold and Walter Blake
The rooms of the Y. A. C. A. were
closed permanently Saturday night Gen
| eral Secretary Fitzsimmons went Monday
morning to his new field of labor with the
association at Athol, Mass. followed by
/ the earnest good wishes of Bellows Fall,
citizens. The feeling here is general that
! he has made good secretary, holding the
confidence and good will of all with whom
he has been brought in contact
The base ball season was opened for this
vicinity last Saturday in a game between
! the High school teams Of Bellows Falls and
| Chester on Kings field. The result was a
victory for Chester II to 49, Next Friday
the local High school team is to play a
| local picked team on the same field. Many
witnessed the game between the Dart
| mouth Reserves and Vermont Academy
Saturday, which resulted in a walk over
for the Dartmouth boys. IS TO 3.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
DUNN ERSTON.

Commodore George Dewey. the Philip
pine hero. has two near relatives living In
Dummerstou one Is the wife of Rev. 2
F Barnard, whose maiden name was Julia
Hobart, and the other is Mrs Mary II
Ross her sister. Their mother. the wife
of Rev James Hobart Of Berlin, this state
was a sister of Commodore Dewev's moth
er. Therefore Mrs Barnard and her sister
are cousins of the hero Of Manila Their
mothers maiden name was Betsey Perrin
The Grangers grew weary Of holding
their regular meetings ON tuesday eve
nlngs as they have done for several years.
on account of the many stormy days which
have occurred on Tuesdays during the past
year. At a recent meeting they voted 20
change the time 10 "Wednesday evening Of
this w-ek in order 60 secure fair weather
but the storm king was SO uukind as to con-
tinue the unfavorable weather on Tuesday
this week until after the close of the meet
ing ON Wednesday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
SAXTONS RIVER.

Mrs, Pratt is much improved in health
Mrs. c. S Frost returned Saturday
from New York.
Many of the village cows went to pas
ture on Monday.
Dr. Osgood is having a coat of paint put
upon his residence.
Mrs Buchanan came home on Monday
from a visit in Boston.
Mrs Osgood has been called TO Rutland
on account of her mothers illness.
Charles Osgood has been smoothing the
roadways with the four-horse scraper.
Fred Wiley moves this week to Ludlow,
where he expects to find steady work in a
saw mill
The arrival of daily papers at early af-
ternoon and evening calls together a small
crowd of men very eager for the news.
President Mckinley sent to the Senate
last saturday the appointment Of Minnie
A. Benton TO be postmaster at this place.
The departments of music and elocution
gave a recital which was much enjoved bv
the audience, at Fuller Hall Saturday even
ing
Mr.. Holt is one of our elder and univer-
sally esteemed citizens Last week he was
taken i'll and continues in a weak condi-
ton. DR.. Holton was with Mr.. Holt Mon
day night
John Paddock, a graduate of Vermont
Academy and of Brown university, has en-
listed in a Hartford, Conn, regiment
The regiment left Hartford on Wednesday
FOR the state camp. The many friends of
young Paddock in this vicinity appreciate
his, noble motive in enlisting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
Hoods
Cure all liver ills, bilious
hess, headache. sour stom-
ach, Indigestion. constipa-
ton. They act easily, with.
out pain or grippe Sold by all druggists. 25 cents
The only Pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla
WESTMINSTER
Frank Fairbrother is i'll with measles.
Mr.. Davis Of Walpole will soon move in

Frank Fairbrother is i'll with measles
Mr. Davis of Walpole will soon move in
to William Coles cottage.
Monday morning a little girl was warmly
welcomed at Geo. G. Wright
VIII Nutting, one of our popular young
men, left Wednesday for a prolonged alb
sence in Wisconsin.
T. G. Richardson and j. H. Underwood
are TO build fine residence for Clark
Chase of Bellows Falls during the coming
season
On account of i'll health Rev Mr. Hyde
has taken his vacation earlier than usual.
He and Mrs. Hyde left for Bridgewater on
Monday, where they expect to spend two
weeks. James Maynard, ir.. read one of
j.. /. Moodv's sermons very acceptably
last Sunday morning, Mr.. HYDE being un-
able to preach.
Why don't the authorities of this town
insist upon the cyclists keeping OFF the
sidewalks The privilege has certainly
been abused by some A few days ago a
citizen was run into and badly famed.
This accident occurred on Main street
early in the afternoon Last season no
tees were posted, but no attention was
paid to them. If fine was imposed for
every offence, the practice would probably
soon cease
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
LIVE STOCK MARKET

The very firm beef market mas been
continued with only a fair trade. Ship
pers continue to warn their statesmen
here of the higher cost Of cattle. and to
demand higher prices; but buyers in
the New England markets are extremely
shrewd, and it is hard to get higher
prices out of them. Quotations have
continued steady and close firm. The
arrivals of beef for the week have been
somewhat heavier including $50 cars
for Boston and 12S cars for export. a total
of S7S cars; preceding week, IA cars for
Boston and 81 cars for export, total Of
23l cars; same week year ago. 1856 cars
for Boston and Sc cars for export, a total
Of PAP cars.
Muttons and lambs are fully sustained
at the stronger prices noted a couple Of
days ago. Neals are in pretty full sup
ply, with the quality rather inferior.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
VERNON

MR.. J. T. Wright is i'll: also Mr.. White
father Of A. j. White
Mrs. C. +. kenney Of Danvers. Mass. is
at her fathers a. Withheld S, on a visit.
Geo. fairman Is guiding the road ma
chine on It, spring Journey through the
town.
VIII Heard mas Joined the Estev Guard
lie spent last Sunday at home on final
visit before leaving with the company.
The regular meeting Of Vernon grange,
which was 70 be held next Saturday even
ing IS postponed to next Wednesday even
Ing, May II, on account Of the entertain
ment 70 be given Friday evening by the
grange at Whltheds hall.
All will remember the entertainment at
Withheld 5 hall this. Friday, evening bv the
young people of Vernon grange, which
wlli consist of farce and music. closing
with dance. Ice cream and cake for re
freshment. The West Swanzev orchestra
will furnish the music for the dance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
Connecticut valley Teachers Associa-
ton in Session.

The spring meeting of the Connecticut
Valley Teachers association begins its ses-
sion at O'Clock this afternoon in the opera
house Rev. L. L. Narggraf superinten-
dent of Rockingham schools, gives the adj
dress of welcome. Principals VI. c. Smart
of Claremont. " H., Robert Forsyth of
Lebanon, Y. H., DR.. Edward Ellerv of V err
mont Academy, SaXtons River, and \. b.
Crawford, Bellows Falls, engage in the
discussion of different subjects pertaining
to school work This evening Principal
Crawford opens the discussion upon The
Relation of the High School and College,
taking the High School-Its Require
ments-lts Work H. D. Ryder speaks
for ''Its Financial support Being chair
man of the school board of Rockingham,
he will know how to handle his subicc..
Pres. William J. Tucker and Prof. Robert
Fletcher of Dartmouth college follow with
the college side Of the question. Saturday
morning Miss Annie VI. Ball second grade,
and Miss NJ, A Hunter, third, Bellows
Falls will give class exercises in number
work j. c. Day will tell "What Do Bust
ness Men Expect of Schools At the close
of the evenings exercises there will be an
informal reception of teachers. Music will
be furnished by double quartet from the
High school under the direction of Miss
Alice jackson, instructor in music In
terest in these meetings will not be confined
alone to teachers and as their doors are
wide open to visitors, it is expected many
will avail themselves of the privilege.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
WEST DOVER

1t is reported that we are to have a ply
stefan locate in town.
Ballard Howard Is moving into the house
vacated Tow Arson Clark
VIII Nido and Clinton Clark are in som
erset working for Ashley Lord.
Mike McMann has finished work for j Z.
Davis * Son and returned to Bennington.
The weekly prayer meetings will begin
again next Wednesday evening at 100
O'Clock.
Congratulations are extended together
with wishes for happiness and prosperity
To Mr. and Mrs VIII Robinson, who are
housekeeping in the Bert Davis house
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
GRAFTON

Comfort Wymau has moved to Rocking
ham
Fred ~herwin and wife spent sunday at
". j. ~heTWins
Mrs "Ned" Wright who has been serious
iy i'll is improving.
Mrs. Lewis Eastman and her son and his
family spout sunday at ~ G.. Bedhelds
j. Henry Stowel. who is employed at
Springfield. recently visited his family here
Mrs T. c. Tenney mas returned TO her
home here after an absence of several
months
Mr. and Mrs Wilbur and child have
been visiting at her fathers, W. l..
Whites
w. G. Wright and family came home
last week from Aiken, 5 c., where they
spent the winter.
Jonathan Greene Of Mechanicsville, y
y, is making his annual visit in town.
Always a welcome guest.
Miss Daisy Hill was seriously bruised by
d fall from her bicycle near Saxtons River
village on saturday last She was brought
home that night and Is improving now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
JACKSONVILLE.
Death of Mrs. Jared Briggs.

Seventy-five years ago Jonathan and
Polly Reed Dix OF this town were blessed
with the birth of a daughter, Fanny, who
grew up and was married to Jared Briggs
and with her husband raised a family of
seven children, five of whom are now liv-
ing-Elmer, George and Mrs S. G.. Easton
of this place, Mrs Lucena F. Briggs of
Searsburg and Charles O. of Keene, n. H.
Mrs. Briggs died May g. having spent the
larger part of her married life on the farm
but for some years past she lived in the
home where she died her husband having
died six years ago
Mrs. Briggs was "a kind-hearted, quiet
woman and was for many years a member
OF the Baptist church The funeral was
held Thursday from the house, Rev. II. f.
Buttum, pastor of the Baptist church. Off
ciating Mrs. Briggs had made full prepa-
ration for her funeral. naming singers.
bearers, etc. She was buried beside her
husband in the cemetery near Nottingham
village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
WEST DUMMERsToN.

The members of the Woman's Christian
Temperance union and 30 invited guests
met at the parlors of Mr.. and Mrs. Clouse
on the evening of May 4, and enioved a
pleasant and instructive evening. After
partaking of a bountiful supply of ice
cream and cake toasts were read. followed
by vocal and instrumental music and select
readings and recitations Some new mem
bers were added to the society. Mrs. Da
wilson of Townshend officiated. After a
vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Olouse for
their kind hospitality the meeting was ad-
journed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
WEST HALIFAX

The listers have nearly completed the
personal list
Daniel Dugan will work for Aaron Clark
the coming year. -vgtrs
Repairs upon the Baptist parsonage are
nearly completed.
The fence viewers have been called upon
TO attend 70 official business this week.
The lawsuit Of Milton Powers vs.. North
River Creamery company, was settled with
out trial
huius Crosier will sell his personal prop
erty by auction next Monday. d. i.
Clark viii be auctioneer.
The town superintendent reports quite
an increase in the number of scholars this
spring In the different schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
STRATpON.

Rev w. j. Smith is out of town.
w. II. Jenning has been in town on bust
ness.
Mrs. Hattie Benson began school in No.
2 on the 4th.
George Sprague has finished work for
Mr. Perry He left town
Oscar Longe has moved from the corner
house 10 the Phoebe Wilder house Fred
Longe has moved from the Isaac Sprague
house to Henry Huelett's house; d. f. Null
roney has also moved from NJ. f. Perrv's
tenement to the Isaac Sprague's house: b.
l., Perry has moved back into NJ T. Perry S
tenement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
FALLS.
A Red-Letter Occasion.
The Celebration of the 20th Anniversn-
~ of the {. W. Osgood Bible Glass.

The Celebration of the 20th AnntversR-
~ Of the {. w. Osgood Bible Class.
An evening dinner party of somewhat
unique nature and unusual size occurred
last Thursday in the vestrv rooms of the
CONGREGATIONAL church The occasion was
the 2Gth anniversary of the c. w. Osgood
Bible class The dinner was given by Mr.
and Mrs Osgood and there were l2' COW
ers laid The class now numbers about 100
resident active members, with an average
attendance of about half that number
The total roll of membership. which in
cudes all former members wherever locat-
ed. is about 800 Only two members have
died since its organization.
The dinner was at S o'clock, and of an
excellent character. The principal dishes
were cooked in Boston and served by local
Young people under the direction of Cater
er f. h. Ball, every thing being carried
out without delay from any cause.
After full discussion of the viands post
prandial exercises were INDUCED in until
nearly midnight Mr.. Osgood acting as
toastmaster Letters were read from alb
sent members and the following sentiments
were offered and responded to in so mirth-
provoking and entertaining a manner as to
lead one of the honorary guests, who had
never been fortunate enough to be present
at one of these gatherings, to indulge in
the query as to whether Mr.. Osgoods class
had used their time in studying the Bible
or the Farmers Almanac
"Our school, its Conception responded
to by Superintendent \. @. Williams.
"Our Need, by Dr. Edward Kirkland;
"Our Glass its Outlook, L. S. Hayes:
Our Glass, its Social Side" Rev. Geo f.
Chaplin of Saxtons River; "Our Glass, its
Serious Side Rev. y. +. Carter of Con
cord n H., who was pastor Of this church
from 1874 to 1879 "Our Ladies' Wallace
White: The Student, S W. Wilder, Ir.:
'The Bright Side F. L. Kimban; "Our
Pastor, " f G.. OsCood. "The Present Mem
bership of Our Glass, j. q. Morse: Our
Glass Color" Geo. E. WEIGH "Our Alb
sent Ones" Z. G.. Hildreth' Finishing
Touches 10y Rev j. II. Reid
The evening was one of rare enjoyment
to every person who was fortunate enough
to accept an invitation, and the annual
gatherings of this class are coming to be
looked forward to as among the most in
teresting of the events of the year, what
ever direction the reunion may take. Last
year, it being the silver anniversary, 1t
was given 10y the class to the teacher,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Henry Ingram has moved on to his farm
that he recently bought of John Kelsey.
Capt Harrison Aldrich of Boston arrived
on Thursday for weeks stay. He is look
ing after his interests in this place
The ladies' sewing circle will meet at the
Baptist vestry on Thursday afternoon of
next week. A large attendance is desired
as there is special work to be done.
Our community was saddened to learn of
the sudden death of Ira Perry of st. Louis,
No Mr.. Perry was a native of this place
and has for many years be II a summer
visitor hereabouts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
EAST DOVER.

We are glad to learn than Rev. A. A
kstahrook Is TO preach here another year.
Rev. c. 5. Sherman has completed an ad-
dition 70 one side of his house, making it
more convenient for his tenant, Frank
Gould
j. il. Metcalf is having his house newly
painted on the outside and needed repairs
made on the inside. The work is being
done by W. Hazelton of Willamsville. D.
5, Prouty has been having his piazza fin
ished this spring by Frank Neaw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
STATE OF THE CEREALS.


The flour market is again firmer. on
the renewed strength in wheat. with
prices back TO about where they were
two days ago: Spring wheat. clear.
S5.250S6; straight S6Gs6.25; spring pat
ent, S625Qs7.40 winter wheat. clear.
s5.5o1S6; straight, s5.75QS6.25; patent.
S5.9oaS6.5O.
Corrmeal IS very well held. with oat-
meal and cereals firm: Barrel corn
meal. sl.s5GS1.90; bag. S20S4c: rolled and
around oatmeal. S3.750S410; cut, S4l0a
S450.
Corn is firmer in the way Of options.
but corn to arrive is very easy. Corn
on track is we'll sustained. No. .. Vel
low, 10 arrive Acc; No. and country
yellow, 1850; track steamer yellow.
4Sl2c: No. . yellow. 44c.
Options on oats are a fraction easiar
though oats to arrive are little changed.
To arrive, 40 10 A. 10 3Ssi G39c: IS TO 40
lb. 3S24c; sc to 3Slb, SSl4c: "a to Sc lb. $50.
track fancy, 42-lb barleys. 39G39lac. M
. clipped, 5sl3c; No. 5, 8Sc; rejected. 87lsc:
no grade, sc.
A steady hay market is mentioned. with
offerings ample; straw steady: mill
feed firmer: Hay, S7.5OQsl6: strictly
fancy sl6,5OdS17: straw SlO6Sll: sack
spring bran, S165Oasl6.75; sack winter.
S1750GS17.75.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

Every day in this city thousands of persons eat
too much dinner and, as consequence, suffer
from sour stomach. heartburn. Indigestion. dys-
pepsla. etc II these will take Just one of Car
ter's Little Liver Pills Immediately after eating
tney will ne surprised by the entire absence f
those unpleasant feelings which daily distress
them, ana may continue In their improper course
OF eating big dinners without fear only one lit
tie pill remember
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

Nothing in bath or laundry so good as borax.
Doohins Floating Borax Soap needs but one trial
70 prove its value. Costs same as poorer floating
soap. No one has ever tried It without buying
more. Your grocer has It.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
Everybody says SO.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonderful
medical discovery OF the age, pleasant aud re-
irtshlng 70 the taste act gently and positively on
kidneys, liver aud bowels, cleansing the entire
system, dlspe colds cure headache fever. habit.
ual constipation and bilousness Please buy and
try box of G. c. c. today: TO- "a so cents Sold
and guaranteed 10 cure by all druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
Another Case orDiphtberia.

submitted culture tubes to the state chemist
who pronounced the disease genuine and
the house was quarantined Monday night
Perley Huntoon's disease was on Thursday
pronounced TO be dlphtheria instead of
typhoid fever as reported last week A
boy in the family Of James Murray living
on, or near, George street is recovering
from diphtheria.
The Junior class of the High school ex-
pect to get the Dartmouth College Glee and
Mandolin clubs to come here and give an
entertainment during this month.
The present war makes one business at
least more brisk, that of the manufacture
of newspaper. Some of the mills here have
run the last two or three sundays.
c. p. Gibson is to act as auctioneer to-
morrow at Lovells stable and will sell 30
horses brought here bv q. E. Gilman They
are a good quality of Western horses.
DR.. A. j. Parker is now occupying his
new office in Fairs block on Rockingham
street. He is TO take a new departure and
open his dental rooms two evenings in the
week, Wednesdays and Saturdays, from
TO o'clock to make appointments and do
necessary work.
The Junior Christian Endeavor society
of the Congregational church gave a very
pleasing entertainment in the church yes
try Monday evening, consisting of music
and recitations, followed by a sale of ice
cream and cake and candy. The net pro
ceeds were about SIP
Important improvements are to be made
to the front of Union block within few
weeks, particularly to the stores of Bodine
q Davis, and Williams x Co. The old
xHvOodau uOrob oyrap fba antrap,a - H..
stores is to be taken away and awnings
substituted, which will give much better
lighted stores and be an Improvement in
many ways.
The executive committee who have the
arrangements for the State Christian En-
deavor convention to be held here early in
the fall, are planning for an entertainment
about the goth of this month. 1t is emit
tied The Marriage of the Nations, and it
is expected that the number taking part in
1t will be 40 Miss Allen has the charge
of it. The committee, which is composed
of two members from the Young peoples
societies in each of the churches. take this
method to raise money TO help defray the
expenses of the convention.
Few show windows in town have attract
ed more attention than the decidedly pa
triotic one of the clothing store of j. j.
tenton a Co. A pretty array Of flags and
bunting is used to make the back ground,
while in front is an excellent reproducu on
of the battleship Maine, over which waves
the United States and Cuban flags side by
side, they being kept in constant motion by
a current of air from an electric fan in the
rear. The firm are always in the fore rank
in showing their interest in anything of a
patriotic or social nature, and they deserve
the many compliments they receive upon
their different designs of window work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

Hoods pills cure liver ills biliousness. indi.
druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

DIOR SALE-Brockett & Tuttle TOP carriage in
IL excellent order
G. S. sToCKWELL, Livery Stable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
TO Cure Oonstipation For,v,r.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic; 10 or 25 cents
II O. c. c. fail TO cure, druggists refun money g