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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
SOUTH LONDONDERRY,

Harry and Mabel Walker were here
from their schools over Sunday.
J. W. Nuttall of Providence, K. l., was
a guest at j. w. Melendy's this week.
Charles Castle is moving his family to a
house near Winhall Station to be nearer
his work at his mill.
On account of the heavy storm and bad
travelling, the portrait and ice cream social
which was to have been held on Wednes-
day evening at Melendy brothers, was
postponed one week and will be held there
next Wednesday evening" March =.
Mrs. Carrie Bride Garfield, wife of
Egbert Garfield, who has been a sufferer
from poor health for many years, passed
to her final rest last Wednesday. She was
a devoted wife and mother and will be
sadly missed in her family. She bore her
illness and suffering with fortitude and
resignation. She was daughter of the
late Deacon Jesse and Mary Dudley
Rider and leaves besides her husband and
three children one brother and two sisters,
Guilford d. Rider of Longment, Colorodo,
Mrs. Helen Stiles of Iowa, and Mrs. Julia
Hazelton of Brockton, Mass. She was a
consistent member of the Congregational
church, although her illness prevented her
from attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
NEWMAN E.

Treasurer Dewitt spent Sunday in Bos-
ton.
Ira B. Higgins has returned from Wa
terbury, this state.
The W. c. T. U. will meet next Wed.
nesday at P. NJ with Miss Newton.
Roy Howe has resumed his position as
bell boy at the Brooks House, Bratteboro.
Mrs. Achsa Fream, formerly of this
place, is president of the associated chart
ties of Montevideo, MINI.
A Frances Z. Willard memorial service
is expected to be given by Rev. S. Norton
next Sunday evening at the Congregational
church.
Comment as to the mind-reading enter
tainment of Wednesday evening shows
that there was some fun in it for those
who attended
Several additions have been made to the
Congregational choir of late and the choir
has regular rehearsals at F. II. Sargent s
Saturday evenings.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Twitchell late OF
Burlington are spending a week or two al
Mr.. Harvey's, preparatory to occupying
their farm in Londonderry.
Among outward passengers Wednesday
were Mrs. Fred Pierce and four children OF
Putney, who had been snow bound at j
D. Pierce's for several days.
Fifteen couples of Townshend people
had the enterprise to carry out their plan
for sleighride to Newfane on Saturday
and no tip-overs in the highway depths
were mentioned.
F. II. Bckford of Bradford, a former
superintendent of the creamery located
here, is secretary of the Vermont butter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

Saving wood, working in MS garden,
walking three times day to and from MS
place Of business-these form part OF the
daily routine Of Edwin r. Trip, Post
master Of Middlefield Centre, n. Y he
Is past his seventeen birthday.
Nearly fifty years blacksmith : thirty
two years Justice Of the Peace; three years
town clerk, then postmaster; torty-six years
a resident Of the town he now lives in
these are the bare outlines Of useful lie
Mr.. Trips career IS type. his story
will be read with heartfelt sympathy by
thousands. His hearty endorsement Of D,r:
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People will
be echoed by tens Of thousands.
He said;
an March, 1892, was attacked by
what | afterwards learned was locomotor
ataxia.
1.-TWO skillfM doctors did everything
thy could for me. ! steadily became
worse. Was unable to dress myself.
Later could not move even about the
room, bot was carried in my chair.
81 gave up hope. The doctors gave me
no encouragement did not expect to 1--we
very long. l was more helpless than
baby. ! sank lower and lower.
an June the tide turned From the
lowest ebb, 1. began to set toward health
and vigor.
1.-The turning point was a newspaper
article.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

at told how a man, who suffered as :
rad suffered. had been cured by DR.. VII
Jams Pink Pills for Pale People.
at gave me faith and hope. ! took two
boxes Of the pills then four more boxes-
HMv gain was steady; my return to
health was a source Of daily qualification.
ain all | took eighteen boxes OF ths pills
before | was entirely well. AT first l paid
SO cents a box, but afterwards / saved
money by getting six boxes at a time,
paying $3.50. 1w.u.,
u owe my cure entirely to Dr. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People"
To elineh his remarkable story ano aaa
10 rs helpfulness to others, Mr.. riPP made
affidavit TO its truthfulness before Homef
Hanna. a local Notary Public.
From helplesSncss, suffering and despair
Mr.. Trip was restored to the healthiul,
usefuI activity suggested al the beginning
of this sketch. His experience Is Like otherI.
While locomotof ataxia Is one OF the
most battling nervous diseases with which
phvsicians are called to contend, its cure by
Dr. williams Pink Pills for Pale People
has become a matter OF almost daily oc-
currenee. Smaller nervous troubles yield
much more readily to the powerful intlu-
ence these vegetable pills exert in restoring
wasted nerve force and In purifying and
enriching the blood. =.
Druggists everywhere sell Dr.. William
Pink Pills for Pale People. =
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

The Cavsnaugh-G referee case has
been postponed one week
A. j. Howe and sister Marion are visit
ing friends in central New York.
Miss Minnie Putnam has returned from
a visit to Troy and Albany, n. Y.
B. F. Smith and family of New York
are at their house in East Wilmington.
Rev. j. E. Farrow fills lecture engage
ments in Keene and East Jaffrey \. H.,
this week.
Joseph Biddle has moved from Mills
Browns tenement 10 Chas. l. Wolcott's
house on North River street.
On account of the very stormy weather
services we're held only at the Baptist and
Congregational churches last Sunday.
Miss Faith W. Kidder returned from her
visit TO Northampton, Mass, on Saturday
While at that place she attended the Ma
sonic ball, one of the prominent society
events of the season.
A social under the auspices of the W. c.
I. |. will be held at the Congregational
church on Saturday evening. One of the
prominent features will be tributes to the
memory of the late Frances +. Willard.
c. d. Spencer has bought an interest in
clothing store in Athol, Mass. This store
is connected with large syndicate, which
will enable Spencer & Co. to furnish goods
at very low cost.
The Hoosac Tunnel Il Wilmington rail
road came pretty near missing a trip on
Monday night. The snow covered the
track in places nearly 10 feet deep, and it
required the service of a large number of
men to shovel the track. A number of
passengers walked from the Tunnel TO
Monroe Bridge. The train finally reached
Wilmington about 1890 Tuesday morning.
One of the many benefits and conven-
fences OF the West Dover mail route is that
we can get the Brattleboro mail sent by
way of the narrow gauge railroad on the
following morning. In this way we get
the Brattleboro papers on Saturday morn
| ing, whereas We should not receive them
until 2. NJ. We hear that the stage driver
| from Wiliiamsville to West Dover does not
| appreciate this arrangement and on one or
two occasions has refused TO bring the mail
bag containing the papers, so that they did
not reach us until Monday morning. If
this occurs again the matter will be report
ed to the authorities at Washington.
On account of the very stormy weather
the creamery meeting on Tuesday was not
largely attended. The following officers
Were elected for the ensuing year: Direct
ors, Henry Adams c. NJ. Ware, Z. NJ.
Haynes H. A. Ware and Fred b. Hub
bard; auditors, j. II. Kidder and George
K. Faulkner. The past year has been one
of marked success for the association.
Number OF pounds of butter made, 100, 63s
expenses, S4,Oj7 81; average price paid by
patrons for butter per pound, Is 43-l00
cents; total dividends to patrons for cream
furnished, SIG, PAT 46; cash in treasury,
Sl,7SS.9G. Various improvements are CON
templated for the lettering of the plant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

TOwNSHEND.
An oid-Tim. Townshend Resident.

Mrs. Lucy d. Twitchell, who died in Athol,
Mass, on the sth inst, is well remembered by
our older Townshend residents. She was born in
Wardsboro Oct. IL, 1907 but was a resident OF
Townshend after her marriage to Col. Jonas
Twitchell until after his death, which took place
some 20 years ago. The following year she went
70 Atbol to live with her daughter, Mrs. T T.
II olbrook, where her death ok place, Mrs
Twitchell was the daughter OF Benjamin FELTON,,
Esq, OF Jamaica, AID was one OF family Of
eight children, all but two Of whom have lived to
be 30 years old. She il survived by two children,
Mrs. Holhrook Of Athol and F. F. Twtchell, a
prominent merchant Of St Adams. third
child, daughter, died several years ago. Three
step daughters also survive-Mrs. NJ Randall Of
Townshend, Miss T. H. Twitchell Of Co tage City,
Mass and Mrs A. A. Townsend Of Newfane.
Besides these children and step children an aged
sister, Miss 7. X FELTON, of Jamaica remains to
mourn her loss. Mrs. Twitch u was an earnest,
conscientious woman Of devoted Christian char.
Rcter always Interested IN every good work. She
will be greatly missed by those VINO knew her
best. The funeral and burial were in Athol on
Friday, 18th inst
Col TWitcheil, the husband and father, is re.
called "a one OF the leading citizens Of Towns
bend during the years OF his active life. By oc-
cupaton he was a blacksmith and farmer. He
was for many years town officer, represented
Townshend in the legislature. settled many rs
tAtes and filled other Offices Of trust. He
was for several years president Of the Winoham
County Savings bank.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
oUILFORD.

Leroy Haynes will work for John Gale
the coming season.
Major and Mrs. Beck are boarding for
the present at George Miller's.
The reading circle will meet next Mon
day evening at the home Of Charles and
Fred Coombs.
Mrs. Stephen Smith and daughter, Mary,
went TO North Adams on Thursday for a
visit Of several weeks.
Miss Mary Z. Smith gave an afternoon
tea party on Thursday of last week which
was enjoyed by the II ladies present, the
gentlemen being invited for the evening.
The ladies' society which was to have
been entertained by Mrs. Samuel Hudson
at her home in Hinsdale this week, has
been postponed until Wednesday evening
of next week, March 2. A party will
leave this village at o'clock. All are
cordially invited to join. An oyster sup
per will be served at the usual low rates.
If the day be stormy the sociable will be
postponed until the next pleasant day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
JAMAICA.
L. Holland is gaining.

L. l., AOllanu Is gaining
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Williams is quite i'll.
Mrs. j. T. Dodge and Miss Emma Frost
have returned to Bellows Falls.
Mrs. Agnes Wolcott has closed her
school at Townshend, and is at home.
The Loyal Temperance legion will meet
at d. Sherwin's next Monday evening.
Geo. n. Wyman and wife are at Peru
visiting his brother, and it is probable that
that they are snow bound.
Mrs. Daniel Sherwin has returned from
Westfield, Mass, where she has been car
ing for her son Harry, who is gaining.
Miss Maud Howard is at North Hatfield
Mass, where she will remain for some
time with her sister, Mrs Leland Wright
A number of young people made Miss
Kittie Frost a friendly visit last Saturday
evening. She went to Wilmington to work
Sunday.
Herbert Gale plans to leave the employ
of w. L. Barnes, to 90 to Walpole, n. H.,
to run a blacksmith shop which he bought
recently.
At the Baptist church next Sunday Rev.
S. H. Taylor will speak in the morning on
"The Abiding Life,n In the afternoon he
will speak in East Jamaica.
Harry Amsden, Merle Willis, John and
Carol Robinson and john Wolcott have
returned home from attending school at
Leland and Gray seminary, Townshend.
We now learn that Rev. A. j. Cameron
and wife have given up going to the Klon-
dixie, and will stay here. Henry Howard
still says that he is going to the Klondike.
Snow and storm are the order of the
day. We get our mail most any time ex-
cept on time. Mondays mail we got here
Tuesday afternoon, Tuesdays mail, We'd
nesday night.
Miss Lizzie Amsden, who has been liv-
ing at Putney, is at her home here ILL.,.
Her parents are likewise on the sick list.
Their daughter Rose, and her husband,
are here to care for them.
A very entertaining and instructive lee
ture was delivered by Rev, S. II. Taylor
Wednesday evening at the Baptist church.
His subject was "The Heart of the PeO-
ple," and more such lectures would benefit
the people here and elsewhere. 1t needs
to be heard to be appreciated
The winter term of the primary depart
ment of the village school, taught by Mrs.
e. A. Sprague, closed Friday. There were
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
WARDSBORO,

L. A WhitcCmb ~ bought the house
formerly owned and occupied by Mrs, Clark
Harris
our village people were highly entertained by
Major X II. Henderson and ron, who were as
sisted by cur best local talent, last Saturday
evening
The oldtst residents of our village say that the
snowdritts have not been so numerous and deep
Tor 80 years as they were after the snow storm of
last week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Mrs. A. z. Plumb is improving

A
Town reports are in circulation.
George McDonough is working for c. c. Boyd
Mrs. Cain has finished her abors for Mervin
Pierce.
Albert Dalrymple has been ill with pneumonia
for a week.
Mr. and Mrs Ed Goddard have been visiting at
Hattwellville.
Mr. and Mrs F. P Reed are visiting their son
Frank at EasthamptOn,
There were no services at the Methodist church
last Sunday, on account OF the storm.
Otis Kingsley damned his finger badly at the
North River Manufacturing company mill last
Saturday.
Ed Temple has returned from his trip down
country, where he has been selling syrup for f,
A, Temple & Co.
Mrs Rice again attempted suicide by throwing
herself into the North River She was, however,
rescued by G. W. Warner.
The funeral of AFRO Gleason was held at the
Universalist church asst Sunday morning at 1910.
The interment was in the village cemetery
Quite a number of the North River grangers,
owing to the postponement Of their trip last
week. visited Victory grange last Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

rs pupils in attendance. Those having no
marks during the term were: Huldah
Howard. Ella and Susie Reed, Roy Reed
Gracia, Fearless and Eula Forester, Ethel
and Alice Clark and Beatrice Emerson.
Ethel Clark had no marks during
the whole year Mrs. Z. A. Sprague has
had charge of this school for the year and
has given good satisfaction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
JACKSONVILIE.

The ladies of the Universalist society
elected these officers at their recent annual
meeting: President, Mrs. Julia l.. Dal-
rymple; vice president, Mrs. Janette S.
Reed; secretary and treasurer, Miss
Martha French; directors, Mrs. Ada
Brown, Mrs. Edith Corse and Mrs. Jennie
IIager.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
WILMINGTON COLUMN.
Death Of Watson Freeman LAYTON.


Watson F. Lawton, formerly of this
town, died very suddenly at his home in
Sheffield, ILL.,, on Feb. 10. He was born
in this town on Dec. 90, 1928 He was
one of the seven children Of Israel and Me
LISA Lawton, all of whom are now dead
with the exception of Mrs. Sarah Adams
aud Oscar NJ. Lawton of Brooklyn, n, Y.
He went to Illinois in 1852 and preGmpted
land in Mendoza. In 1854 he went TO
Sheffield and engaged in the mercantile
business, in which he was eminently sue
cessful. He dealt largely in stock, grain,
and other commodities and accumulated
large property. His wife was Miss Carrie
Estabrook of Wilmington, very worthy
lady. Three children were born TO them,
one dying in infancy.
Mr.. Lawton was Republican in politics
and his interest in his party was always
warm; without being offensive he was
always ready to defend his principles, and
for many years he took an active part in
its councils and was prominent figure in
its conventions, both county and state.
During the war he was an active friend Of
the soldiers and gave,of his time and means
for their comfort, visiting Springfield,
Quincy, and other places to look after the
welfare of the men from his county, while
his position as supervisor made it his bust
ness to look after those left behind. A
resident of Sheffield for more than 40 years.
he was conspcuously identified with the
growth Of the town and surrounding coun-
try. His keen business sense and excel
lent judgment were always at the service
of the town. For many years he was pres
dent of the board of trustees and was
school trustee for over 30 years. He was
one Of the original members of the Unita-
rian society Of Sheffield and for years was
on the board of trustees He contributed
literally for the building of the church and
parsonage and through all the years was
one of the staunchest supporters.
His successful life has been a source of
pride to his many friends both in the West
and in his native state, and forms an in
spiration and incentive to the young as
showing what energy, pluck and ambition
can accomplish. He was buried at Shelf
field on Sunday, Feb. -, with Masonic
honors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
You Wish 10 BE Well

You must fortify your system against the at
tacss of disease, Your blood must be- kept pure,
your stomach and digestive organs in order,
your appetite good. Hoods SarsapAril is the
medicine to build you up, purify and enrich youl
blood and give you strength. It creates an ap
petite and gives digestive power.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
An Old Mans
Last Hope.

Ahade helpless daly BY d'eadf"I "e'1'0NS as
cose he read eta case like his o0oH ana NaH e'o'8"
tath 10 fo2ooO tie example ii set hfm' no" ne
himself an example TO others acne are SHVe'"g /|'"'
dysoyde,s of the net10HS system
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Tax Sale.

THE NON RESIDENT PROPRIETORS OF
L THE TOWN OF WARDSBORO in the conn.
~ OF Windham, aud state OF Vermont are here.
by notified that the taxes assessed by said town
WITHIN the year next preceding this date and also
IN the years orlow specified, remain either in
whole or IN part unpaid on the following de.
scrioed lands In said town, to wit:
A certain piece or parcel of land known as the
Abllah fleic cider milf; a lot located IN said
Wardsooro and bounded on the east and south
oy the highway leading from Wardsboro village
10 Newtanei on the north by land of J D. War.
SON on the west by the Branch brook, so called
supposed TO contain one fourth acre more or
less original proprietor of the said land and
premises unknown, the present owner supposed
10 De AblJah Pierce estate; the taxes assessed As
aforesaid on said lands and premises and remain.
ing unpaid are as follows to wit.
On list Of 1893, town tax IS. school tax IL high
way tax lO-Total 50. On list of 1894 town tax
~, school tax IS, highway tax l5-Total g. IA
On list OF 1895. town tax 4, school tax 45 high
way tax l0--Total 81 ". on list OF 1885 town
tax 80, school tax SO highway tax lO-Totai "a
On list Of 1897. town tax IS, school tax so hig6.
way tax l0-Total 95 ' MS"
And sc much of said lands and nrar,isas nil,
be sold at public auction at the inn of Fred In.
1erWood IN said town Of Wardsboro, on the .qtb
DAY OF March A. d ls9s, at 10 O'Clock in the for.
noon as snail be requisite to discharge said tayss
WIN costs unless previously paid. $40
Dated at Nardsboro, Vt. this LIST day Of Fah-,,
arS' 1879 HENRY \. Fits
Collector Of town taxes
OF the town OF Wardsboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

The woodshed to Edmund Frosts house fell
last week
Mrs Russell Thomas is quite i'll with nfam
nation In her left side.
The sugar festival and dance to have been held
Feb o. by the Universe list society was postponed
on accou of the travelling to Wednesday even.
ing March >.
The snow which has gathered during the past
week is thought TO have measured 90 inches. The
roads have b. en- impossible, but at this time are
ell opened for the traveller.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

The principal occupation Of the farmers seems
10 be breaking roads.
The mastering in Of the officers Of the Sons Of
Veterans has been postponed until March T.
O. 3 Hescock went 10 Stratton Saturday and
Rot load Of spouting for his sugar place, re-
turning Monday.
Snow. snow, snow is what we get here The
stage has got to be a tri.weekly-goes out one
week and tries to get back the next.
The independent order of odd Fellows lodge
moves I. Jacksonville, having held their last
meeting here the 18th They will occupy the
Knights of Honor hall there for the present.
Guiding Star grange will hold fair and sugar
eat at their hall Thursday evening, March 3 A
few quilts and other fancy articles Will be sold TO
the highest bidder. All are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Public Notice.

We are hereby authorized 10 refund the money
on - or 80 cent bottle OF HUSTENA, the great
cough remedy If il does not cure your cough and
cold. Try il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
WEST HALIFAX.

W. W. Burnett has bought the George
Stanley farm.
Milton Powers and wife have been visit
ing in Rutland.
George B. Stanley, veteran of the 18th
Vermont regiment, died the 18th inst.
The annual auditors's report shows that
orders were drawn the past year as fol-
lows: By overseer of poor, S267.95; by
school directors, $1s63. &c; by road com
missioner $1464. IA; by selectmen, S2j7O.-
O2-making total of $6l65.77. Seven
hundred dollars of these orders are for Dor
rowed money, leaving expenses of the
town the past year Sj46j.77.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
oUILFoRD CENTRE.

Broad Brook grange will give sugar
supper and dance Wednesday evening,
March 9. at which time the senior class Of
Powers Institute will present the drama
"Between the Acts" Leitsinger's or
chestra will furnish music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Akley entertained
a party of their friends at progressive
euchre last Saturday evening. There were
five tables. Prizes were given as follows
Royal, Mrs. 6. Z. Morse and David Plum
mer; progressive, Mrs. W. II. Jacobs and
Ed. Seymour; BOBBY, John Wood. Re-
freshments we're served and a good time
was had by all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Wanted.

HARMS for free and clear CITY Propertv W..
-, nae number of parties in New England
cities and towns who want farms for rentshia
VINO have business they would like M
IoT =, farms ,lI or wood and timber lots. ~
kDGEII a CO., Bratteboro Vt % W