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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
WEST HALIFAX.

Schools in Nos. : and 10 close this week
O. b. Hescock is drawing bark to Reads
boro.
Seymour Harris has moved to South
Deerfeld, Mass.
Ernest Bckford has finished working
at Frank Stones mill.
An effort is being made to buy an ice
pillow by subscription.
Albert Larabee is working for George
Chase, jr, driving team.
Bert Griffin is about to move into his
fathers vacant house in this village.
There are many ill in this section, but
so far as we can learn all are improving.
Chas. Baxter has opened shop at his
house for repairing boots, shoes and har-
ness.
Cassius VIM has moved into the Elias
Stone house. He works for Clark d
Stone.
II. Ball of North Adams, nephew of
Merchant Ball of this place, is visiting at
his uncle's.
A Sons Of Veterans camp is about to be
started here to be called Camp Branard
Niles. \. II. Thurber is captain. Walter
kenney first lieutenant and A. O. Hill
second Lieutenant The young men have
i names upon their rolls and several more
have expressed an intention of joining.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
JAMAICA.

Maud Howard is at work at II. J. Sage S.
DR.. c. B. Doane has returned from his
short trip to Boston.
II. A. Mclean has been spending the
week in Springfield and Boston, Mass. on
business.
Nine inches of snow fell las, SATURDAY
night, followed by eight inches Tuesday
night. 1t has buried our ice out of reach.
Mrs. G. n. Wyman is spending the week
with her husband in West Dover. The
school which he is teaching there clos IS
this week.
Mrs. Doane, who has been here at her
brothers, DR.. c. b. Doanes, for a couple
of weeks, has returned to her home in
Bakersfield.
There were % couples at the sleighride
from here to Wardsboro last Friday. and
40 couples participated in the social dance
in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Reed, have been
this week to Westmoreand, y. H., to be
present at the 5Oth wedding anniversary of
Mr.. Reeds parents
Rev. S. II. Taylor delivered his third
very entertaining lecture Thursday even
ing on The Lost Chord" There was a
good audience considering the bad roads.
At the Baptist church next Sunday
morning Rev. S. II, Taylor will speak on
"a New Way of Possessing Things" Mr..
Taylor will speak at East Jamaica in the
afternoon.
A hearing has been in progress here be-
fore X. Haskins as referee The case is
that of w. F. Gleason VS.. A. l.. Howard.
The suit was brought TO recover judgment
rendered by the late John Parsons, as JUS
tice of the peace, in 1887, on book account.
Mrs. Jane Howard, who has been living
in Sterling, Mass, is now at II. j. Sage's.
She came two weeks ago, depending then
on crutch on account of a lame knee.
Now she is entirely helpless and has to be
lifted on and off her bed. She is a great
sufferer through pain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
WEST DUMMERSTON

The box supper last Saturday evening
was success, netting s..
Rev l. NJ. Compton will preach at the
Baptist church next Sunday at =. NJ. 1t
is hoped that there will be a good attend
ance.
The marriage of Frank Sparks of North
ampton, Mass, and Mrs. Lizzie Cross &C.
Cured last Monday afternoon at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.and Mrs. p. NJ. Pond,
Rev |. NJ. Compton officiating. The room
in which the ceremony was performed was
tastetully decorated by friends. The bride
maids were Misses Abbie Townsend and
Maude Wilson, and the best men Frank
Pond and j. (. Wilson. The bride and
groom eft for Brattleboro amid a shower
of rice and old shoes.
The lyceum discussed Wednesday even
ing the question Resolved, That the South
holds out greater inducements to manu-
facturers than the North" 1t was decided
by the house and board in the negative
The question for next Wednesday evening
is, Resolved, That a dam across the Con-
necticut river in the vicinity of BrattleborS
would be benefit to the community at
large" Disputants: V. Manly and VIM
O'Donnell in the affirmative; c. 7. Reed
and G.. b. Field in the negative.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Newton Hastings, who has been with II 3.
f, Thayer two years past, is now at work
for Frank Richmond
Number of births in Guilford during
the year 1897 was lG, number of deaths.
-; number of marriages, ,.
Snow fell last Saturday night to the
depths of 10 inches and Tuesday night the
storm was nearly as severe, making a great
depth of snow on the ground
The euchre club met with Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Whittemore Friday. There were 40
present. Bert Bracket won the first prize.
Mrs Frank Jacobs the progressive and
Clifford Baker the BOBBY prize. Refresh
ments were served consisting of sand
wiches, coffee and cake The guests left
feeling they had an enjoyable time. The
club will meet Friday evening, Feb. 4,
with Mr. and Mrs. Solan A. Richmond at
Green River
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
NEWFANE.

Prize speaking from the schools in town
will interest the public next Wednesday
evening at Union hall.
The Woman's Relief corps at its meet
ing on Wednesday evening elected Mrs.
w. y. Chase president and Mrs NJ. K.
Pratt treasurer.
The w. c. T. L. will meet with Miss
Newton next Wednesday at 3 p. VI. All
interested to attend are invited, whether
members or visitors.
Charles b. Holland has sold his farm
two miles below the village TO a Mr.. Lam
son of Williamsville, brother of Mrs. vii
liam Hastings, formerly Of this town.
Treasurer +. A Dewitt was reelected
at the annual meeting Of Windham County
Savings bank last week with an advance
OF salary. All Of the IS corportaors except
four were present.
In spite OF the deep new snow of Wed
nesday there was fair attendance at the
entertainment given by the ladies' aid So
clety in the evening at Union hall. Some
one said OF the amusing little play, "A
PIcked-up Dinner that ait was done up
brown, besides being well served.
Several from this place attended the
funeral of VIII Harris in Townshend on
Tuesday. He was a member of the Con-
gregational church here. Although he
had not lived in Newfane for some years.
he had many friends in town, and much
sympathy is expressed for his wife and
sisters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
VERNON.

l. w. johnson is visiting in Wardsboro
and Townshend.
Miss Clara Esterbrook is suffering from
an attack OF rheumatism.
Charles K. Davis is quite i'll with a Sc
we're cold. Pneumonia was feared, but
that danger is believed to have passed.
Mrs. NJ l, Reed attended the Pomona
grange meeting at Townshend and visited
friends there. The storm and drifted
roads prevented her from completing her
visit and she returned home Thursday.
Elder George W Kent of Abinpton
Conn, will preach at the chapel next sun
day at 1880 \. NJ, and l:30 and : 80 =.
NJ. Arrangements have also been made
for him to remain and hold a meeting each
evening OF the following week at 80. A
good attendance is desired.
The ladies will hold their annual fair
and festival at the Vernon House, Friday
evening, Feb. /. Everyone is cordially in
Vlted. Ihere Will be many new attractions
in the hall and the ladies will serve one of
their best suppers. All are assured of
cordial welcome and an enjoyable evening.
E. A. Akley drove four of his fine horses
to Townshend on Tuesday, carving II
members OF Vernon grange to the Pc.
mona meeting there. 1t was a splendid
turnout and the party enjoyed the ride
very much. They appreciate the kindness
OF Mr.. Akley, who so generously gave the
use OF his team to give them this enioy-
ment and the occasion will long be re-.
mem0ered. The tide home after the en-
tertainment, which closed at 10 p NJ, was
somewhat tedious, and the beautiful snow.
which fell freely all the way, somewhat
cooled the ardor of the party. They
reached home at O'Clock A. NJ, a little
llred, put happy in the thought of having
enjoyed the cordial hospitality of the nao9
pie of Townshend and formed pleasant 90
quaintances. az
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28

The remains of viii Harris who died at
Montague, Mass, were brought here for
burial in the family lot. The funeral took
place in the Congregational church, AMI
was largely attended by relatives and
friends. Rev. l. n. Compton of Brookline
preached the sermon, and the resident
ministers and Mr.. Norton of Newfane took
part in the services. Mr.. Harris married
Miss Clara Cutler Of Brooklne nearly 10
years since, and during that time he has
lived in Brookline and Burlington. For a
number of years he and wife were employ
ed at DR.. Clark's Lakeyiew retreat. Mr..
Harris was a man of upright Christian
character, who has passed away in his
young manhood and much sympathy is
felt for his family. He leaves a wife and
two sisters. Mrs. Sewell of Montague,
Mass, and Mrs Fannie Gage of this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
WEST GUILFORD.

The ladies' society at Mrs. Shepardson'
last week was a success in every respect.
There was good attendance. The ques-
ton, Resolved, That Prohibition is of
Greater Benefit TO the Country than High
License" was decided in the affirmative.
The papers read by Flora Bennett and
May Shepardson were excellent. There
was speaking by Austin Nichols and Kate
Thomas. The next sociable will be on
Wednesday, I'd inst, afternoon and even
ing, with MIS-. r. b. Thomas. The ques-
ton, Resolved, That the West Offers
Greater inducements for Young Men than
the East" will be discussed in the affirma-
tive by F. E. Bennett and Mrs. r. b. Thorn
as and in the negative by H. L, Nichols
and r. B. Thomas Paper by Abbie
Kerr and Etfie Thomas. Speaking by
Isaac Robb and Richmond Thomas. All
are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
DUMMERsTON HILL.

The measles victims are all convalescent.
The last two SHOWS came to the deptb
OF u inches, making about three feet on a
level.
l.. j. Stockwell, who has been at home
sick for the past two weeks, went back to
Holyoke, Mass, to his work Thursday.
Irving Drown has gone to the home of
his parents in North Troy, n. Y. His
health has been failing for some time.
Unless there is change for the better his
family will remove there soon.
The temperance meeting at j. O.
knights's Tuesday evening was thinly at
tended on account of the storm. The
president of the w. c. r. U. not being
present, the meeting was opened by the
president of the Loyal Temperance legion.
There was an interesting program of read
ings and Rotations. "a Modern Seer. -
by Mrs. Leslie Knight, was an interesting
comic story in which the old-timer be-
walls existing on "Hygenic Living and
calls for pork and beans" and a ''souare
meal" The meeting was profitable as
well as enjoyable. The next meeting will
be at Charles Whitaker's the last Tuesday
in February.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
TOwNsHEND.


A farmers institute under the direction
of the state board of agriculture will be
held in this place next Thursday and Fri.
day. The meeting will open Thursday al
ternoon with an address Of welcome, fol.
lowed by an address by Prof, j. l.. Hills
of Burlington on Economical Use OF
Dairy Foods" In the evening c. j. Bell
will speak on the use of farm machinery
and j. o. Sanford on farm improvement.
There will be sessions on Friday morning,
afternoon and evening At 1890 in the
morning V. l. Spear will speak on "Bovine
Tuberculosis" j. II. Ware will open the
afternoon session with an address oil
"The Outlook for the Vermont Farmer"
followed by F. c. Williams of Coventry on
"The Care and Breeding of Farm Stock
In the evening j. X. Curtis of Georgia
Will speak on "The Corn Crop and the
Silo,n and the closing address will be by
Alpha Messer. entitled "a Garden Talk. -
Discussions will follow the several papers.
An unusually interesting meeting is an
ticipated and it is hoped that there will be
a general attendance of the farmers, Of
this and surrounding towns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28

HALIFAX.

Frank Stetson is visiting in Cohoes, y.
Y, this week.
The annual meeting of the union so.
ciety will take place next Monday. Jan. 81,
at o'clock p. VI.
Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Niles returned
from Syracuse, n. y, last Tuesday, leav.
ing Mrs. j. p. Tucker much improved.
James Willard, 20, died last Tuesday at
his home on the place where he was born
and where he has always lived. He was
one of family Of eight children of James
and Esther Oynde) Willard, only one of
whom, the widow of Col. Solomon Stan.
cliff, is now living. Mr.. Willard was mar
ried June Is, A years ago and he was the
father of seven children, six of whom sur
vive,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
MARLBORO.

Mrs. c. W. Snow is i'll with the grip
Harry Shaw is in Springfield, Mass, this
week.
Joel Butterfield has bought large work
horse of c. Z. ellison.
Mr. and Mrs. II. NJ. Adams spent last
Saturday with friends in town.
Arthur Butterfield has finished work for
Bert Whittemore of Guilford and is now at
home.
Henry Mather has gone to Vernon to
work for Charles Bartlett and Mrs. Mather
is with her parents in Bratteboro for the
present.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. Ida Adams on Tuesday, Feb. >, from
10 to 1. All are cordially invited. The
annual meeting of the society last week at
Mrs. Charles Ames's was well attended.
These officers were chosen President, Mrs
Katie NJ. King; vice president, Mrs. Ellen
Prouty; secretary, Mrs. Clara Ames treas
urer, Hattie Brayman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
The Inc CharIes.C. slmpson.

Charles c. Simpson, whose death was
noticed last week, was a native of Towns
bend, born Dec IL, 1920. For many years
he drove the stage from this village to Sax
tons River, and had spent almost his entire
life in that business, being well and favor
ably known over the greater part of New
England. He leaves six children: Addie
l., living in Windham, Conn, Ella NJ, in
Boston, Fred W, at Saxtons River, Charles
f. and Clara b., at Wardsboro, and Her
bert w. of Melrose, Mass. Two sisters
also survive: Miss Louisa Simpson and
Mrs Jason Thayer. Mr.. Simpson has
been in feeble health for the past year, and
has been tendery cared for by his daugh-
ter, Miss Clara Simpson. He was a mem
Der of the Congregational church in this
place for 81 years He was a quiet un-
pretending man, and was respected by all
who knew him. His death occurred in
Wardsboro, and the body was brought here
for burial by the side of bis wife, who died
five years ago. The funeral services were
held at the Congregational church, Rev.
Mr.. Hardy officiating
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
The Birth OF the "Greater" New York

with the dawn OF the new year the Greater
New York is ushered into the world full grown
giant. The problem of municipal government is
10 be put to the supremest test Within its limits
is contained a population equal-to that of 10 Of
our sovereign states al our last census. and as
numerous as that Of the original 10 states Pro
visions for the life an health of this vast multi.
tude OF all nations and cmes is an unsolved en-
igma. Thousands of sufferers in New York and
elsewhere are wrested from the grasp of that ag
onHlng complaint, rheumatism, by the timely
use Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which is a
preventive Of malaria and kidney complaint
and curative Of liver complaint, constipation
and nervousness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
EAST DOVER.
Yrs. Elliot May is not so well.

Mrs. Elliot May is not so well
Mrs. Geo. Bolster is i'll with shingles.
If nothing happens to prevent the sing
ing school will close Saturday night.
On account of the bad travelling there
were no services at the Methodist church
last Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Knapp is very i'll with pneu-
monia. Mrs. L. j, Ranney, a nurse of
Hartford, Conn, is caring for her few
days. A niece, Mrs. Milo Ballou, is also
there.
Miss Winnifred Sherman was obliged to
leave her school on account of an attack
of the grip. Mrs. Henry Sherman is ex-
pected to finish the two weeks of the term
which remain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
GROVE.

The meeting of the Halifax union So
ciety will be held Monday, Jan. 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette H. Niles have re-
turned from a few days stay with Mis-.
Niles's sister, Mrs. A. l.. Tucker of SYRIA
cuse, \. Y. who has been ill., They re-
port Mrs. Tucker on the gain.
The Halifax Farmers club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Brainard Cromack at Elm
Grove Jan. 10. All report a good time
Next meeting will be with Alcanda Pres
ton on Wednesday, Feb. ?. All are in
vited and good time is guaranteed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
GUILFORD.

The reading circle will meet at the home
of Miss Fannie Reed next Monday evening.
Everybody is invited to join and help make
the readings a source of pleasure and in
struction.
The ladies of the Union society are very
much grattied with the patronage of their
sugar supper and sale of fancy articles,
about SCI being taken, leaving a sum of
nearly $50 for the society. Our table of
fancy articles were contributed by the
Misses Jameson and other of Boston who
have spent the summers at this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
SOMERSET.

Jared Sage is at work for VIM. Thomas
Fred Reed of Hartwellville is at work in
Sutton's camp.
Mrs, Byron Leray has been quite i'll in
Sutton's camp.
d, s. Haskns has taken log job OF
Dell Harvey d Co.
Frank Gleason was in town on bust
ness trip last week.
Jonc. Lafame's father from Canada is
making his sons a visit.
Ernest TLAor was in Shelburne Falls on
business trip last week.
Miss Marie Neis, who taught school here,
is making a visit in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS

Miss Elizabeth Cudworth is in Brattle-
boro for short stay
The school in the valley taught by Miss
Fife Clarke closed Thursday.
Mrs. A. S. Powers is in Randolph Cen
tire, called there by the illness of her daugh-
ter
Owing TO the storm last Sunday only a
few had the pleasure of listening to the in
teresting sermon by S. f. Westgate from
the words found in Luke XII, 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
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Everybody Saws So.

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28

1t there ever was a specific for any one com.
plant then Carriers Little Liver Pills are a spe
enc Tor SICK Headache and every woman shouId
know TINS. They are not only a positive cur.
out sure preventive il taken " hen the approach
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the HVer and bile and in this way remove tht.
cause OF the disease without first making Won
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
BROOKLINE.
Death of william II. Harris,

The people of Brookline were saddened
last Saturday morning by the news of the
death of William 3. Harris at the home of
his sister in Montague, Mass, Friday after
noon. Mr., Harris had a severe illness
during the summer, but had so far re-
covered as to be able to 90 to his sisters in
Montague for a visit. He had been much
better, until about three weeks ago he be-
gan to fail again. his death resulting finally
from heart failure. Mr. Harris was well
known and much esteemed, not only here
but in Newfane, his native town, and also
in Townshend. He was possessed of a
particularly genial disposition and won the
love of all with whom he came in contact
He was an earnest Christian, as his daily
life plainly showed. He was very much
interested in the Christian Endeavor move
ment, and was one of its earnest workers,
devoting his time and means to the welfare
OF the society in this place. He was our
president for some time. He was a good
and noble man in every way, and his loss
will be deeply felt in this community.
Mr.. Harris leaves a widow, formerly
Miss Clara Cutler of this place, and two
sisters, Mrs. Sewall of Montague, Mass.
and Mrs. Gage of Townshend. His body
was brought to Townshend, and the funer-
al was held at the Congregational church
Tuesday forenoon, a large number attend
ing from Brookline and Newfanc. Four
ministers were present. the Revs. Hardy,
Meacham, Norton and Compton. Rev. |.
NJ 4 Compton preached the sermon from
the text MARX the perfect man and be-
hold the upright, for the end Of that man
is peace Rev. Mr.. Meacham also spoke
very feelingly of the beautiful life of Mr.
Harris. F. O. Merrifield sang Heaven at
last" and Raise me, Jesus" and one
other sweet song of comfort.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
From the Worcester Souvenir Of We Old South
MeetL' House ''


MeetiL' House
Joseph Dyer was another singular
character. He took much satisfaction in
protesting, year after year, at town meet
ings, against the votes of the inhabitants,
refusing TO pay his tax on account Of some
fancied or underlined violation of right. He
was finally sent to jail protesting against
his Imprisonment, but once inside he pro-
tested he would never come out, and had
to be removed by force, after confne-
ment of five years. He kept shop and
also practced law as pettifogger Lincoln
says he compiled dictionary of the Eng
fish language while in prison, which was
published
The above mentioned character is
supposed TO be the same Joseph
Dyer who is mentioned in our town his
tory as coming up from Massachusetts
about l114 and settling on West river land.
He was buried near the old fair ground
History records that he brought an ancient
desk on hand sled from his home in
Massachusetts. That desk fell TO Elihu
Park who kept it for years in his shop.
and 1t is now in existence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-28
Farm To Rent

A NslOE DAIRY farm Of l75 acres ,,pa hole ,..,,-
ctnabie ns ulhey post office and scho is II m
vepr rn,,n o AeSplng Is TO 20 cows and Team -, Is
ana an abundance Of water runs to p66e'sly good
a,f eh'y OF fruit Terms easy. Fn1nirai no no
MARK WARD, Putney' w