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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
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MRS. zELoTEs DICKINSON.

Mary Jane Smead, so, widow of Zelotes
Dickinson, died at the Brooks House last
Saturday morning after an illness OF about
two weeks from pneumonia. Mrs, Dick
inson was the last of three children of Col.
Asaph and Mary Newton Smead of Green
field, Mass, and she was born in that town
Oct. 10, 1917. Her mother was descend
ant of the Newtons who were early settlers
in Greenfield and were well known through
out eastern Massachusetts. Her father es-
tablished the first express business between
Buffalo, y. Y, and Montreal and Quebec,
Canada. He was a prominent farmer in
Greenfield Mass, and was for a time the
manager of the Mansion House there.
A fter the death Of Mrs. Smead he became
the manager of a Boston hotel. Mary
Jane Smead married Zelotes Dickinson
July %, 1910, and they came at once TO
Brattleboro, where they lived several years.
During that time he was engaged in trade
In general merchandise, IN the firm of Birge
~ Dickinson, in a store which stood on the
ste of the present Whitney building. Mr..
Dickinson subsequently went into business
in New York. Upon returning 10 Brattle-
boro Mr.. and Mrs. Dickinson lived in the
house near the Congregational church now
| occupied by Mrs. :. y. Herrick. Mr.
Dickinson died Oct. %, 1854. Mrs. Dick
inson remained a resident of Bratteboro,
and since the marriage of her son, +. Z.
Dickinson, her home has been with him in
the well known Cults place on Linden
street.
Mrs. Dickinson came of native Unitarian
stock and she had been an earnest and life
long adherent TO the principles Of that
faith, and generous supporter OF all its
/ leo
part in organizing the Unitarian church in
| Greenfield in 1925, and his name and that OF
| his son, Charles Smead, then landlord of
the Mansion House, appear on the building
committee Of the first Unitarian church
! building erected in that town. Mrs. Dick
| inson was distnctively woman with an
atmosphere and an individuality of her
own. In her nature were blended the old
time New England characteristics of a
strong mind, a saving grace OF common
sense, and ability for practical affairs, with
warmth and loyalty of heart, and a
| graciousness of bearing which gave her a
| place peculiarly her own in the love and
esteem of her friends. She had courage
of conviction and an unbending integrity
which were like a moral tonic TO those
about her, but with this quality there went
out from her also a generous kindlines:
which dffused warmth and courage and
good cheer. Her death makes vacant q
place in the circle of old-time BrattleborC
residents which never can be filled.
The funeral was held at the summer
home of her son and daughter-inlaw Tues
day afternoon when Mrs. Dickinson's pas
tor, Rev. +. Q. 5. Osgood, Of the Unita
rian church, conducted a brief seryic,
which was singularly fitting in its simple
ity, and uplifting religious sentiment. Tn,
burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
SPORTING.

Tommy Leahy is spending the winter as
an umpire of the polo games at New Ha-
ven. He will be with the Washington
leaguers again next season.
T.. NJ. Blake, the Keene bicyclst, has
been transferred from the amateur to the
professional class at his own request, by
the racing board of the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen. He has been on the
track three seasons, and last year won the
half-mile American championship. He
broke the third mile worlds amateur
record decomposition twice at Cambridge,
Mass, in one day.
j. f. Walsh, the Vermont champion
won the half mile handicap professional
race at the Madison Square Garden, New
York, Saturday night from the 30yard
mark. The race was run in heats and
Walsh was first in the fifth trial in addition
to the final. His time was % 20. Walsh
rode triplet with L. c. johnson and 7
Barnaby in the race which Michael wor
from Tayloure, the French champion
Walsh and companions pacing Michael.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
CHICOPEE BEATEN.
The Brattleboro v. VI. c. a. Basket Ball
Team Won HandiIy I2-3.

The y. NJ. c. A. basket ball team
opened the season at the armory Wednes-
day evening by defeating the Chicopee
Parish House team by score of II to 3.
The game was one of interest from begin
ming to end, and the spectators were loud
in their applause of every good play. The
home team began the game with a fine eX-
hibition of team work and kept the ball
wholly in their possession for the first few
minutes of play. The Chicopee boys raj
lied TO the situation, however, and put up
a remarkably fast game the rest of the
half, Gillispe, the centre, throwing the
first goal. Allen soon distinguished him
self by rushing the ball halfthe length OF the
hall and making fine basket. The half
ended with the score p.
After some minutes of play in the sec
ond half Corser succeeded in scoring two
points for Brattleboro, and his goal was
Immediately followed by long throw by
Sanders, which lodged the ball squarely in
the basket. At this point of the game the
home team seemed to grow stronger and
two more points were added to the score
by Howe A foul by Brattleboro gave
Chcopee a chance and Edgar was able to
put the ball in the basket, thus scoring one
point for his team. In the last few min
utes of play Howe and Allen each threw
goal from the field, making the score at
the close of the second half 12-3 in favor
| of Brattleboro.
The game showed clearly the calibre of
the team which represent the Y. NJ. c. A.
this year. Although the boys missed some
chances for baskets, their passing and
team work were excellent, and there is no
doubt that the high standard of the team
in former years will be maintained.
The Chcopee team had evidently been
used to playing on small floor and at
times gave good exhibitions of passing.
Minnie the little forward, won much APP
plause for his quick work. The line up:
BRATTLEBoRo. CHIcoPEE
| Howe centre Gillespie
| Allen eor,.arAs Minnie
| Cundiff io'""'' Corcoran
| Sanders .s EDGAR
| Corser HuN0 Patterson
Goals-Gillespie, Allen ., Howe ?, Sanders,
Corser. Goals from foul, Edgar. Referee, James
Dunevy. Umpires, f. j. Devne, Rev. Newton
Black. Time keeper, J. l. Stewart.
The Montpelier Y. NJ. c. A. basket ball
team, one of the strongest aggregations in
| Vermont, will play at the armory Wednes-
day evening. The team has never appeared
in Brattleboro, but its record this season
places it in the first rank. The home team
depends solely upon the patronage of the
public to pay the necessary expenses in
CURED in getting first class teams here and
a good attendance is urged for the Wednes-
days game. The game with Chicopee
demonstrated that the Y. NJ. c. A. team is
as fast as ever, and in order TO insure good
games throughout the season, the first
contests must be well attended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
LOCAL OVERFLOW

About 40 couples attended the Masonic
sociable and dance in Masonic hall last
night.
Arthur Drury. the North Hinsd ale mail
carrier, nearly severed the thumb of his
left hand yesterday afternoon while split
ting wood. The wound was dressed at the
office OF Drs Bowen Il Tucker.
The following officers of Bingham chap
ter, Order Of Eastern Star, were installed
Tuesday evening: w. p, Arthur X. Nor
rs; W. NJ, Emma +. Rowe; A. NJ, Mary
A. Randall treasurer, Mabel e.. Durgin ,
secretary, Dorothy Mitchell; c., Maverette
A. Fisher; A. c., Jennie L. Eels; W,
Staples; s., Collins l.. Piper; Adah, An
Esther, Dora Bingham; Martha, Mary
Currer; Electa, Lizzie Wheeler.
Protective Grange Dramatic club played
"The Vagabonds' TO good sized audi
ence in Grange hall last night. Following
is the cast:
Bascom, a Nagabond Henry Z. Whitney
Leonard Trevor, a Nrg Leon c. White
Major Temps a blum Old soldier, Geo a. Allen
Percy, bis sou, ". NJ Robbins
Barney o.roole, the MAJORS right
Club Finch. from Vermont, \ f. Miller
Ephraim the Coon +. VI. GoOdenOugt
Alice betrothvd TO Leonard, Miss Belle Eames
Mother Carew, "A reputet witch,
Mrs W G. Willard
| Peggy, only a girl, Miss Harriet Dearborn
| Charlotte a jolly old maid,
Miss Esther j. McVeigl
| That the audience was highly pleased
with the performance was evinced by theil
continued applause. Each actor acted hi:
part to perfection, which showed that mucl
hard work had been put into its prepare
ton. The play was followed by the one
act comedy "My Fathers WIZ and &
| dance in which about 80 couples Joined.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
IT AM INNOCENT"
"I Forgive Those Who Have
sa--.sS : Injured Me" EEam

"And May God Have Mercy on My
John O'Neil, Jr., who was Executed at
Greenfield at 1851 This Morning.
Special despatch to The Vermont PhBnix.l
GREENFIELD, MASS, Jan. John
O'Neil, jr., p, was executed at the Frank
lin county Jail at 10:4l this morning.
Exactly five minutes earlier the procession
entered the guard room, headed by Sheriff
Chenery.
About 200 spectators were present, in
Guiding sheriffs and deputy sheriffs from
all parts of Massachusetts,. One of the
spectators at the rear of the guard room
who witnessed the execution was George
d. Crittenden of auckland, the father of
Mrs. Hattie McCloud, who was so foully
murdered one year ago tomorrow.
O'Ne's last words on the scaffold were
81 am innocent, and forgive all who have
injured me, and may God have mercy on
my SOUL"
AS he assembled the steps he shrank Wis
IDLY and held back, but was assisted, by the
deputy sheriff Standing on the death
trap of the scaffold his body swayed aud
he seemed linn, and lifeless. lie would
have fallen il he had not been supported
The Office for the dead were recited in
a low tone by Rev. w. T. Sherry of Holy
Trinity, Greenfield. He was the only cler-
gyman on the platform.
A the side of the clergyman was a SIN ali
cross, and on that the eyes Of O'Nel were
fixed.
Al the close of the prayer Sheriff Chen
cry made a brief official announcement
and asked O'Neil if he desired to speak
O'Neirs only statement were the word;
given above.
Immediately after his statement ha(
been made the straps were adjusted, the
black cap and moose drawn over his head
the spring was touched, and O'Nei's SOU
was launched into eternity.
There were no contortions. The body
seemed to be lifeless and the only sound
was a gurgle or moan. At 1l:0j tn,
official physicians pronounced life extinct
| and the body was taken down.
The burial will be at Shelburne FALL
this afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
PERSONAL.

Miss Bessie Butterfeld is in Boston,
Mass, this week.
T. Frank Turner is in Albany, n. Y,
on business trip.
Alonzo Frazer of Brandon is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Mary circuit.
Arthur Fifield OF Bradford visited in
town the first of this week.
Emil Ericsson is at home after spending
several months in Meriden, Conn.
Capt. c. p. Hall of Shelburne Falls
spent Sunday with his brother, j. E. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Batten of Green's
boro were guests at G. f. Curriers' last
week
Charles Keyes returned Saturday from
Boston, where he has been for several
months.
Thomas Pellet of Worcester, Mass, is
repairing his mothers house on South
Main street.
Mrs. Solomon Lewis of Meriden, Conn,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
| liam b. Ellis.
Mrs. w. White of Keene was called here
Wednesday by the critical illness of hel
sister, who is at the American House.
George I. Bishop, who went to Spring
| field, Mass, short time ago to act as jan
itor in a church, has been visiting in towr
this week.
Mrs. r. f. Benz amin, formerly of this
village, and now of Baltimore, Md, Is
with her sister, Mrs. Richardson, in North
! Hnsdale for the winter.
Will p. Devine returned Tuesday tC
Philadelphia, where he will complete his
dental studies in April. He expects tC
open an office in that city Immediately
after his graduation.
DR.. d. p. Webster, who went to New
York two or three weeks ago to visit hi
daughter, Mrs. William II. Cary, saileC
this week for South Carolina in the hop
that the ocean voyage would be beneficial
to his health. He will probably return t.
Brattleboro next week Mrs. Webster an,
Dan C.. Webster are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
| Cary.
The engagement of Leroy Mason Bee
man of Pittsburgh, Pa, son of Rev. an,
Mrs. j. ID. Beeman of Brattleboro, an,
Miss Mary Frances Hubbard of New Brit
ain, Conn, was announced at an informa
reception at Miss Hibbard's home last Fri
day. Miss Hubbard is a daughter of Prot
Ralph G. Hubbard of Wesleyan University
Middletown, Conn, and Mr.. Beeman is a
instructor in French and physical cultur
in Shady Side Academy, Pittsburgh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
A BRIGHT LITTLE GIRL.
From the Boston Globe Of Dec. 80


Miss Alice Weaver, 12-year-old school
girl of Cambridgeport, VI, made her visit
to the historic old town meeting. house and
cemetery at Rockingham, one of the earliest
settled towns in Vermont, the subject of a
school composition recently. From the
very well written and historically interest
ing production the following is taken
1--WE first visited the old cemetery.
Many of the old gravestones are made of
dark-colored slate, now worn very thin by
the elements, and the oldest date to be
found on them is l70S. On some of the
stones are ridiculous looking angels, with
wings sprouting out behind their ears, and
whose countenances are anything but an.
gelic. We wondered if they were good
likenesses. One stone had the price-$l2.50
L cut on it; also the name and residence
of the man who made it.
zone child's stone is in the shape Of a
little marble bed, with the blankets thrown
back showing the dent in the pillow
where the little head had lain. Some of
the inscriptions are very queer. One of
them is:
Adieu vain world and all your stun,
For I've enjoyed you long enough.
"Another odd one reads; The descend
ents of Josiah White at his death-Chil-
dren 10, Grandchildren 100, Great Grand
children 2l1, Children deceased, p, Grand
children deceased 20, Great Grandchildren
deceased, So Another is:
partner rich with every grace,
A husbands tender mind
A par mt faithful in his place,
A neighbor just and kind.
"Papa got the key of the church, which
is kept in one of the houses near there,
and we went in.
"Ths is supposed to be the Oldest
church in Vermont, since the old one at
Westminster was struck by lightning and
burned. The church was used as a town
! house before the new town hall at Bellows
Falls was built. The old building is visited
by thousands every year and is landmark
| for miles around"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
People Read
Our Advertisements

Last Friday we advertised at IS
cents pair some ladies' and chill
dren's wool lined rubbers with leg
gins attached. On the following
Saturday we sold every pair of the
ladies' to people who read our ad-
vertisement in The Phoenix.
We now have nothing left but a
few pair size 9 all F width of the
children's and are making the price
on these IS cents a pair. They will
fit children from 4 to 7 years old.
A friendly competition in price
has saved the shoe buyers of Brat
tleboro and vicinity more than fifty
dollars in this little item alone.
We believe that instead Of lectur-
ing people to buy goods at home it
is far more effective to make prices
so tempting that they cannot afford
to go out of town to buy goods.
Our daily increasing business is
the result of practical Applica ton
of this principle.
This week we are making spec
ial prices on ladies' and gentle me ms
slippers.
Please look over our list. II
would be a good time to buy pair
of Romeos.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
marriages.

In Brattleboro, Dec 25, by Rev. c. o. Day,
John Walker and Matte Aiken, both of DUN
merston
In Brattleboro. Jan. 5, 10y Rev. Hal d. Maxwell,
Jeus Senius Christensen and Grace Janet Lynde,
both Of Vernon,
In Hinsdale y H., Jan, by Rev, W f. Rem
shaw. Nathaniel Butler of Cambridge, Mass, and
Miss Grace Wren Robertson of Hlnsdale.
In Westmoreland, y, H, Dec 90 by Rev, G. L.
Thompson Eugene G.. FoA Of Boston, and Mrs
Annette q Haskell of Westmoreland
In Orange, Mass. Jan. !, by Rev. George W.
Judson. Charles II. Aiken of Orange, Mass, and
Miss Fannie Lyon of Brattlehoro.
In Halifax, Jan. J, by Rev, W. f, Streeter
Sumner b. Worden and Miss Eva French, both OF
Halifax.
In Jamaica Jan /, by Rev c. d. r. Meachau
of Tow shend, T. l. Holland of Jamaica and Miss
Bertha Mcdonald of Winhall
In Jamaica Jan. l. by Rev. C. d. r Msacham,
Henry Pierce OF Jamaica and Miss Emma Wris
ley of Greenfield Mass.
In Laconia, y. H., Jan. !, Louis Caul of Bridge
port, Conn, and Miss Ray Osgood, Of Tacoma
formerly Of Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
Congress In Session again.

Congress rejissembed Wednesday. In
the Senate the presentation of replies from
members of the Cabinet to the resolution
calling for information as to the applica-
tion of the ciVil service law, together with
the consideration of the census bureau bill,
gave rise to a sharp civil service debate.
Mr.. Davis, chairman of the foreign rela-
lions committee, gave notice that next
Monday, and daily thereafter, until finally
disposed of, he would move to consider the
Hawaiian annexation treaty in executive
session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
Eypress Robbery Of 10000.

The New York Evening Telegram print
ed a story yesterday to the effect that the
American Express company was robbed
Wednesday night of large amount, which
is said to be in the neighborhood of 81,
600, 900. The money was said to have
been taken from one of the cars in its
through Western express, while the train
was being made up at the Grand Central
yards last night. Investigation showed
that but $4,000 or $4,000 were taken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
Dfatbs.

DICKINSON-Iu Brattlebo o, Jan. l, Mary
Jane Smead, widow of Zelotes Dickinson, in the
Slst year of her age.
Fuller, s..
In Brattleboro, Jan. ., Mrs. Mary Manning, b.
In Keene, y. II Dec, 81, Noyes Enoch Starkey,
formerly Of Putney, -.
In South Wardsboro, Jan. !, Edith NJ Read
daughter of Justin c. and Angie Read, ID years,
o months.
In Saxtons River, Jan. 8, Mrs. Amelia B. Locke,
70,
In Cambridgeport, Jan. 4, infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnham,
of VIM j. and Abuie (Perham) Randall native
of Marin county, years, month.
In Sutlirld, Conn, Jan. 5 le9S, Mrs Anna H.
Pierce relict of the late Nathan Pierce, formerly
of West ToWnshen6, 30.
In Cambri1geport Dec "a, John Taylor, IS,
In Chesterfield, n. H., Jan. l.. Otis Stafford, '5.
In Winchester. n. IL. Jan 3, J. Henry Manning,
65
In Vernon, Jan . Mrs Hattie Sherman, 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
Y. M. @. A. NOTES.

The Woman's auxiliary will give the ply
steal class an afternoon tea Saturday even
ing, Jan. 10, at 6 o'clock.
There will be gospel service for men at
the rooms Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
All young men are cordially invited.
We are trying to arrange game with
the Montpelier basket ball team during
convention week in February. If we can,
we shall take up large delegation of mem
bers.
Our association is now registered in the
athletic league of North America and oul
basket ball team can play none but regis
tered teams. This will insure clean spor
in all games.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07

For five weeks l lived on cold water, so to
speak" writes man who suffered terribly from
indigestion.
He could hardly keep anything on his stomach.
What stayed wasn't properly digested and gave
him terrible pangs.
This is not an uncommon case. Dyspeptics
don't get enough nourshment, They are gener-
ally thin and weak
They may eat enough but they don't digest
enough, Much Of what they eat turns into poi
son. If this keeps on there's no telling what dis
ease they may get next.
That's why it is best to take Shaker Digestive
Cordial, as soon as symptoms of Indigestion ap
pear.
1t cures all the evils of Indigestion, and pre-
vents the evils which indigestion causes
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to 81 per bot
tie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
Births.

In Hinsdale, y. H, Dec 20. son to Mr.. and
Mrs f. M-tcalt
In wnliamsviIle, Dec 81, tripet to Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Benuer.
In Mortified, Dec 81. daughter Bula E, to
Orlo ] and Nora f. Hager.
In New York. Jan. =, a daughter, Helen Clara
to Mr.. and Mrs L. A Fairbanks and grand
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Bissell OF vii
mington
In Guilford, Dec %, a son, Warren Arthur, to
Mr. ana Mrs Arthur +. Neaw.
In ReRdsboro, Dec. -. a son to Will H. and Alta
Wiley. and grandson to Mr.. and Mrs A w. Wiley
and Mr.. and Mrs. .. X Chase OF Whitngham.
In Hinsdal-, y H., Dec. %, son to Mr.. and
Mrs. + Mctcaf.
Ia Hinsdale. y. II Dec. q, a son to Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Giilen.
In Hi sdale, y H. Dec. 80, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs German Marrttinau.
In Jacksonville, Jan, =, a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs Fred Bernard
In New York c,y. Jan. .. daughter TO Mr.
AID Mrs. + Fairbanks and granddaughter "a
Mr.. and Mrs C ". Bssell % Wilmington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
GRANGE NEWS.

The officers of Protective grange were
installed Wednesday evening by Past
Deputy c. W. Sargent. The various COM
mittees for the year were appointed by the
master. The postal savings bank ques-
ton was taken up and it will be fully dis
cussed at the next meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
THE SIDEW ALKS.
They Are in Worse Condition Than for
Years What Has Been Done at
Springfield.

"Some 400 property owners, who are
said to include many of the wealthiest resi-
dents of the city, will be summoned into
the police court for not properly cleaning
the snow and ice from their sidewalks
Last Fridays storm was followed by a de-
cided fall in temperature, and in some sec
tions of the city an effort, the police say,
was made to improve the condition of the
sidewalks. The sidewalks in the heart of
the city are said to be in worse condition
as regards snow and ice than for years. J."
This quotation is from the Springfield,
Mass, correspondence in the Boston
Globe. The condition in Springfield is
similar to that in Brattleboro, except that
measures have not been taken here to en-
force the law in regard to keeping sidewalks
clean. Many prominent families of Brat
tleboro are dilatory in this respect. One
round of s. fines would assure clean side
walks for the remainder of the winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
aMONT PHOENIX. BRATTLEBORO. FRIDAY. JANUARY T. 1898

that is all l can say tonight. They have
got the wrong man. Everybody said 1.
was Jack O'Neil because he had the mon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-07
THE HOMELIEST MAN IN
BRATTLEBORO

As well as the handsomest, and Others are invited
to call ON any druggist and get free a trial bottle
of Kemp's Basam for the throat and lungs, a
remedy that is guaranteed to cure and relieve al
chronic and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis
and consumption. Price 25 and so cents.