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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
THE PUTNEY COLUMN,
The Memorial DIV proprnm.

1t again becomes our duty to tender SER
vices of grateful memory to those who so
nobly laid down their lives for their coun-
try Especially fitting is it to do so at this
time when other brave men have been
called upon to 60 forth in our country's
service. Next Sunday the Grand Army
post and Relief corps will meet at 10
o clock at Masonic hall and will march to
the Baptist church where memorial ser
vice will be preached by Rev. 4. +. Mitch.
ell. In the afternoon, at o'clock, ex-
ercises will be held at Plerce's hall in
East Putney, where sermon will be
preached by Rev. j. II. Bennett, pastor of
the Methodist church.
On Memorial day the Grand Army post
and Relief corps will go to Dummerston
where services will be held in the church
at A. NJ. Immediately after the service
the graves there will be decorated, the
post and Relief corps returning to Putney
at II o'clock. Exercises will be held at
the town hall in this village at o'clock.
A memorial address will be delivered by
Rev. c. j. Harris, the new pastor of the
Congregational church. The Putney brass
band will assist in the music. An earnest
and cordial invitation is extended to all
old soldiers and sailors and especially the
! schools to meet with us in the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
WILLIAM SVILbE.

Mrs. Frank Washer and children are Wis
iting Bellows Falls friends.
Rev. W. \, Estabrook and wife of VIII
mington were recent visitors at the par
sonage.
Rev. James Tufts of Monson, Mass, has
been visiting his niece. Mrs. j. A. Young,
the past week.
The annual meeting of the Williamsville
Cemetery association will be held at Vii
lage hall on Saturday evening of this week.
Sam II. Morse went to Troy, n. Y, on
Monday on business connected with the
settlement of the Jonathan Ingram estate.
Quite delegation from this place attend
ed the graduating exercises at Leland and
Gray seminary, Townshend, Wednesday
evening.
Nj. Ii. Cheney, who bought the Robbins
and Sparks farm at the recent auction sale
of the johnson real estate, has sold the
buildings and tillage land to Frank f.
Bruce, reserving the timber for his own
use.
The children and grandchildren of Mrs
Gilbert f. Stedman, to the number of ~,
met at her home at the residence of Ches-
ter +. Perry last Saturday afternoon, the
occasion being her 10Th birthday anniver-
sary
On Thursday evening, June ,, Rev. W.
r. Davenport, presiding elder of Mont
pelier district, will deliver a free lecture in
the Methodist church, beginning at o clock.
Subject, Shooting at a star All are in
vited
George Leet of Brattleboro, who took
Brakeman Carpenters place on the mar
row gauge for the trip last Monday, lost
the second finger of his left hand while
uncoupng cars at this station. DR.. White Of
this village dressed the wound. 90.
Union services will be held here Memo
rial Sunday. In the morning Rev. \. y
Estabrook will deliver an address at TIN
Methodist church. In the evening ser
vices will be held at the Universalis
church under the leadership of l.. d. Sted
man. subject, "Why do we observe Memo
rial Day Everybody invited. On Tues
day afternoon, at , o'clock, our schoc
children and villagers will gather at tn
cemetery and decorate the soldiers graves
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
DUMMERsTON.
Meath Of Mrs. Elizabeth Knapp.

ur. ahcth NJ. Knapp, who died at
...,0r Nu,-, ON Saturday afternoon,
v.,gt at tine age of 81 years, was for
,.r resident of Dummerston for many
..sr. She was the widow of the late
!,5r.a " Knapp. She had been i'll some
trae weeks ago with tonsiltis, but was
sLs tu Dee about the house after her re-
livery. She died suddenly of heart dis
ssse while sitting in a chair.
She was woman much beloved by all
uho knew her for her agreeable manner,
social ways and upright character. As a
member of the Congregational church in
immersion, she was invited to be present
at the annual reunion on the first of Jan
nary or send some message. In response
10 the invitation she wrote that distance
and age forbade her being present. 81 am
well for one of my age, almost 81 years.
The church and society have my prayers
and best wishes for their success in the
vavs of well doing"
She was the daughter of a physician in
Groton. Mass where she was born, and wa.
well educated. Her maiden name wa:
Elizabeth Mansfield, and she married fol-
her first husband a man named Williams
Robert VI. Williams of West Brattleboro il
their SON Her other son, George S
Knapp, with whom she lived. was too il
with the grip to come with the casket t,
immersion, where his mother was burie,
on tuesday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
CHURCH AND SOCIETY

Services in st. Michaers church on
Whitsunday MAY 29); 1890 A. NJ. and
1880 p. NJ; Sunday school and catechising
1915 p. NJ.
The ladies of the Universalist parish
will have a special meeting in the church
parlors Thursday, June 2, at 2 p. NJ. A
strawberry supper will be served at d
o'clock. AN are invited.
Unitarian church, Rev. Z. q. 5. Os-
good. pastor. Services every Sunday at
1880 A. NJ; Sunday school at 1l:45 A. NJ;
Next Sunday, May 20, Mr.. Osgood will
take as his theme civilian Ewart Glad
stone" All are cordially welcome.
At the Advent church at 1O;3O prayer
rneatinp. preaching at $50, subject, "Was
Christ's Death a Necessity" Communion
after the sermon, to which all Christians
are welcome. At 1880 the subject will BE- BE-
"a Good Resolution" followed by a chalk
talk Thursday evening at 745 there will
be a short Bible talk, followed by testi'
mony meeting. All are invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
Resignation of Rev. p. f. Barnard.

Rev. p f. Barnard has decided to close
bis labor as pastor of the Congregational
church in this place in the course of two
weeks and return to his former home in
Westminster. He became pastor of this
church Nov. 1G, 1890, and has been a faith
iu. religious instructor here for more than
seven years. Mr.. Barnard passed the
dead line in the ministry more than -
years ago, but unlike many pastors whose
power is supposed to wane after they have
passed the 50th milestone, his power in
creased as he advanced in years. His last
sermons are among the best of the many
excellent sermons he has preached in Dunn
merston The good influence he has exerted
and the Christian principles he has taught
have been turned into character that will
last long years after his work has ended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
Mail for Soldiers.

Letters or other mail matter intended
for any of the Brattleboro soldiers should
be addressed for the present to the soldiers
name, Company l, First Regiment lnfan-
try, Vermont Volunteers, Camp George H..
Thomas, Chickamauga Park, Ga"
In case there is a doubt at any time
about the proper address of any soldier,
the superintendent of the railway mail
service states that so long as the letter
bears the name, rank, company and regi-
ment of the addressee it will reach him if
forwarded to the last known address, as the
mail will follow the regiment until it
catches up with it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
BROOKLINE.

Hoyt Marsh is i'll With mumps.
Miss Amsden of Jamaica is at the Spring
compauy's as housekeeper.
Mrs. Bailey is at her daughters, Mrs.
Frank Potwin's, and will spend the sum-
mer there.
Mrs Orlando Smith has been afflicted
with rheumatic trouble the past week,
but is now improving.
Mrs. Austin, who makes her home with
her son, A. A. Austin, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Circuit, at Stratton for few
weeks.
There will be no preaching service at
the Baptist church Sunday morning on ac-
count of the Memorial services for the
Grand Army in Townshend. The Chris
tan Endeavor meeting will be at the
usual hour in the evening. Endeavorers
are reminded that it is conservation meet
ing.
About 40 attended the social at the
Methodist church on Tuesday even,
ing. The pie and potato races were
the cause of much fun. Clarence Bush
won in the pie contest This is a new de
parture in the way of entertaining. Pieces
of pie are placed each piece in the centre
of plate. The contestants then have
their hands tied behind them and the one
getting his piece eaten first wins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
BONNEVILLE.

Mrs. Chase and Mrs. Melendy of South
Londonderry were in town with their
stock of millinery Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank G :Chaffin, our dressmaker,
is putting in a line of ladies' and children s
furnishings, stamped goods, separate
skirts, etc.
Capt. and Mrs. w. H. Lee, who did such
successful evangelistic work on the other
side of Bennington county earlier in the
year, began a series of services last sun
day morning. Services are held each after
noon and evening. The interest has been
increasing daily, and, in spite of wet
weather, the members are constantly aug
menting. Special music is strong attrac'
ton. The work will continue through
next week, at least. Services each after
noon at 2:30, evenings at 1850.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
Fire District Meeting.

A meeting of those interested in estab-
fishing a fire district in the village and Of
organizing fire department was held in
the town hall Saturday night for the pur
pose of discussing the matter and the APP
pointing a committee to confer with the
selectmen in regard to laying out fire
district. The committee elected consists of
DR.. G.. 5. Foster, w. A. Cole and A NJ.
Corser. A petition to the selectmen had
already been largely signed and this has
been presented to them. The selectmen
will take immediate steps to lay out the
district. AT the last town meeting it was
voted to appropriate $500 for fire protec-
ton whenever there was raised by private
subscription enough to make the protec-
ton adequate, and department was or
gained. A sufficient sum has been raised
and it now remains for the village to or
! game the department.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
Dratbs.

In Brattleboro, May 81 Mrs Bertha Park Nun
roe 81
In Groton, Mass. May p. Mrs. Elizabeth NJ
Knapp, formerly OF Dummerston, 81.
In West Towushend, May p, Mary II. Garfield
- wife Of Hon. Oscar r. Garfield.
In Erie Pa. May Mrs Sarah A. Potter, widow
of the late Moses W. Tyler. =.
In Bellows Falls, MAY %. Mrs. Bridget Dris-
lane, 80, wife of John brisbane
In Groton, Mass, May -, Mrs. Elizabeth VI
Knapp, formerly of Dummerston, ST.
In Greenfield. Mass, May ~, Mrs. Mary 4
Donahue 81.
In Vernon, May %, Lovina Harris, ST.
In New York, May n, Albert Willis, formerly o
Bra tteboro, So
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27

Herbert Everleth went to Boston We'd
nesday.
Maud Munger is home from her school
in Mortified, Mass.
Mark Ward has gone to the Soldiers
Home for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred White are spending a
few days at Newell Gales.
Mrs. Mary Leahy of Brattleboro is work
ing as cook at the Ken1rick House
Mrs. Will Headle and son of Rutland are
spending few days with Elwyn Headle.
Miss Alice Townsend has an engage
ment as typewriter at the Houghton farm.
Horace Scott has secured another car
load of fertilizers which he is distributing
from the car.
A new fence is being put around the
Maple Grove cemetery, which adds much
to its appearance.
Ralph Houghton is home from Ludlow,
where he has been taking course at
Black River academy.
Charles Crosby has obtained a position
in a toy shop at Stowe, and he will leave
soon to begin his labors.
The Knights of Honor have paid Mrs
j. w. Stowell the full amount of the in
surance carried by Mr.. Stowell.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Howard were called
to Andover Monday by telegram to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Towards uncle, John
Dilts.
A. E. Sampson of Fitchburg, Mass, is
at A. NJ. Corser's in the interest of the
Wheeler & Wilson and Standard sewing
machines.
The new Congregational pastor and his
wife arrived the last of last week. They
will board with Mr.. Waite until the par
sonage is ready for them.
Mrs. f. O. Gassett went to Sprin gfeld
Wednesday to attend the funeral of her
sisters husband, William Lewis, who died
after having his leg amputated.
Frank Lewis of Springfield, Mass, was
in town this week visiting his sons, viii
! Lewis, who carries Gu the Sholes place on
the Brattleboro road, and Elmer Lewis.
A large crowd of Putney people gathered
at the depot Saturday afternoon to see the
troops as they passed through on theil
way to camp. The Stowell Manufacturing
company shut down to enable the employe;
to 60.
Rev. Lyman II. Morse of Newton Cen.
tire, Mass, who has recently accepted the
| pastorate OF the Baptist cnurch at Gull
ford, made flying visit to Putney this
week. Mr.. Morse was classmate of Rev
E. F. Mitchell at the Newton theological
seminary.
Rev. W. K. Davenport, presiding elder
of the Montpelier district, will deliver two
lectures in the Methodist church June
and s. The subject on Tuesday evening
will be Chow Much is Man Worth?" Or
June s the subject will be "Shooting at {
Star" All are cordially invited.
The Keene Evening Sentinel of May 2
said: "Charles c. Bridgman, son OF c. II
Bridgman of this city, has gone to Boston
today, where he will take the required
medical examination for admission to thu
United States cavalry service of the regu
lar army. Young Bridgman has CORE
sponded with the recruiting officer in Bos
ton and if found physically qualified in
tends to enlist" Mr.. Bridgman is
grandson of John Clark of this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
SOUTH VERNON.

Henry G. Lee, vice president OF the Yer
mont Klondike expedition, left Monday
morning for the gold fields of Alaska lie
will Join the rest of the company at the
mouth of the Yukon river.
Elder j. E. Cross will give lecture at
the chapel Saturday evening at 7;45. The
subject is "What to Eat, and How to Eat. -
Next Sunday at II A. NJ. he will give the
closing sermon on "Biblical and Scientific
EYnlntinn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27

Rev. F. f. Lewis of Hardwick, formerly
pastor of the Congregational church of this
town, recently preached in Winsted,
Conn. The Winsted Times, in reporting
the services, said; "AIr. Lewis is young
man of more than ordinary power of mind
and the church to which he ministers is to
be congratulated" The report led the
Hardwick Gazette to say as follows; The
Congregational people should get hustle
on and arrange to keep Rev. Mr.. Lewis
right here, and outside people should come
to the support of their Congregations
friends. MIR. Lewis has done good work
in Hardwick and there seems to be no ces-
sation. When we've a good man let's
hang on to him."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27

Most of the apple trees are in full bloom
and many of the forest trees are in full
leaf Corn planting has been much de-
layed on account of the frequent rains. On
ly few farmers planted any corn before
the Goth of May. Grass is looking well and
growing finely.
j. Arms Miller of Dummerston has been
named for the state senatorship from
Windham county. As Dummerston has
never had state senator and has always
been a strong Republican town, the
people desire some recognition for their
LOYALTY. Furthermore, Mr.. Miller is a man
who has represented the town very accept
ably in the state legislature, has held sew
eral of the most important offices in town
and always discharged his duties with abil-
itv: therefore his townsmen are confident
that he will give general satisfaction as a
state senator to all the towns who may aid
in electing him to that position,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
The enoaqement of Gen. Wesley Merritt

The engagement of Gen. Wesley Merritt
who is a widower of 81, to Miss Laura
Williams of Chicago, aged 20, is of particu'
lar interest in Vermont. She is the daugh-
ter of Norman Williams, Vermonter by
birth, who gave Woodstock its library. he
is one of the foremost lawyers of Chicago
allied with great business interests ana one
of the most public-spirited citizens of his
progressive city. The engagement, by the
way, is said to be love affair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
Memorial Day Observance.

Memorial exercises will be held on Mon
day, May 80. Col. w. H. Greenwood post,
q. A. r., and the Woman's Relief corps of
Putney, accompanied by the band, will be
present, and assist in the exercises, which
will be held in the church, beginning at 3
A. NJ. sharp. All old soldiers, whether mem
bers of the Grand Army or not, are cor
daily invited to be present The exercises
will consist of prayer by Rev. Mr. Barnard,
singing by a male quartet, address of wei
come by Mrs. Abbie Miller, recitations by
the school children and an address by Rev.
Mr.. Harris of Putney.
At the close of the exercises in the
church the Grand Army post and Relief
corps will fall in, with the school children
and citizens in the rear, and march to the
cemetery, where prayer will be offered by
Rev. Mr.. Harris. and there will be remarks
by Rev. Mr.. Barnard The ranks will then
be broken and graves decorated. At the
beat of the drum the ranks will be reform
ed and march back to the church, where
dinner will be furnished for all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27

Fred Kendall has finished work for Mrs.
b. Il. Allen.
Miss Kendall is among the sick ones,
also Mr.. Chandler Brooks.
Amos Washburn, former resident here
is at Mrs. l. j. Burrows's for visit.
Lewis Moseley of Springfield, Mass, is
at his brothers, George +. Moseleys and IS
building piazza on his house.
Mrs. Loyina Harris died Wednesday,
MAY %, the result of a fall which she re-
ceived week ago. She was 81 years old
April ! this year Her husband, c. ;.
Harris, died three years ago last February,
both being old residents of this town.
They had but one child, a son, Charles,
who was killed in the civil war. Mrs.
Harris was the daughter of Thomas Col
grove and was born near the Slate quarry
in Guilford Her funeral will be held at
the Chapel on Saturday at II o'clock.
The members of the Vernon grange had
an ENJOYABLE time al their last meeting
when, after the usual exercises and the
reading of a very interesting number of
the Grange quarterly by Mrs. Lee and Mrs.
| Newton, all engaged in competitive cake
walk, and George X. Stebbins took the
cake, which on being cut and distributed
was found to be a real Klondike produc-
| ton. Mrs Lee found in her piece ring.
Mrs. Matte NJ. johnson a coin, j, z.
| Streeter breast pin, and Leslie Streeer
does not tell what his prize was. All pro
nounced the cake, which was provided by
| Miss leila johnson and Mrs. Bennett, A
| No. l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
THE VERMONT FRIDAY,

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms Of
Impure blood
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27
VERNON.
Memorial Exercises.

Charles jackson is the committee in
charge of the Memorial exercises at Cent
raj Park next Sunday at o'clock, and he
is especially DESTROYS that the schools at
tend the service in a body.
The observance of Memorial day will
be doubly impressive this year on account
of the present war, which brings sadness
to every true patriot. The music for the
occasion is in charge of Mrs. j. II. Frost
Il. II. Carey of Greenfield will deliver
the address. Henry johnson post, &. \
r., from Northfeld will assist, also the
Woman's Relief corps. There will be ne
refreshments provided, but flowers are SO
licited for decorating the graves OF veterans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-27

for another after they have
bought one and put it on.
Shirt Waists, Linen, Duck,
and Grass Cloth Skirts and
Summer Underwear, are here
ready for you whenever the
warm weather does come and
you are ready for them.
\ manufacturers mistake
in marking sizes larger than
the goods run, gives you a
chance-it you wear small
size in Jersey Undervests, to
get IS cent ones for II Ia
cents and II IL cent ones fol
s cents. Chance for small
ladies' and children.
". /. HAWLEY
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-11
WAR MUST END
SAYS MCKINLEY.
Message Suggests Armed
Intervention.
ON THE BRINK OF HOSTILITY.
The President Makes no Comment on
SPANS Latest rlove for Peace. Says
Maine Question Will be Vigorously.
Dealt With Later.

Washington. April 11.-President Nc
Kinley sent his long delayed message to
Congress this afternoon but it will do the
coed intended. 1t reached the Senate
chamber at 1907 o'clock and was immedi-
ately read.
The message suggests intervention.
The destruction Of the Maine is vigorously
treated. Spain's incompetency In Cuba
has been proven. 1t asks Congress to au-
thorze and empower the President to take
measures to secure full and flual termina.
ton of hostilities between the Government
of Spain and the people of Cuba and So
cure the establishment of stable govern
ment. capable Of maintaining order and
observing international obligations, and
to use the militia and navy of the United
States, as may be necessary for those pur-
poses
1.-The issue is now with Congress. Since
the preparation of the message official in
formation was received by Inc that the
decree of Spain directs Blanco IN order to
prepare and facilitate peace. details of
which have been communicated to me.
The Presidents reasons for Intervention
are:
!. First, the cause olshumanity and put an
ond to barbarltes now existing there which
the parties to Ethe conflict are either I'M
willing or mitigate. Ii is no error that
this is not in another country belonging to
to I,,t,y fDp L.,
right at our door.
- Second We owe 1t TO our citizens in
Cuba to afford them protection and indem-
nifty for lives, of property and liberly which
no Government there or anywhere else has
the right to deprive them of.
1.-THE long trial proved that the object for
which Spain has waged the war cannot be
attained.
The fire Of insurrectior may flame or
may shoulder with varying seasons, but
1t has not been and it is plain that it can
not be extinguished by present methods.
The only hope of relief and repose from
condition which can no longer DO endured
isin-the enforced pacifioation Of Cuba. In
the name of humanity in behalf Of en-
dangered American interests which gives
us the right and duty to speak and act, the
war in Cuba must stop.
Madrid April ll,-All Is excitement
here. The people fear that President Nc
Kinley's message If sent to Congress will
put an end to peace negotiations Gener-
al Woodford has tclegraphed his president