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

Evening service at 1880. Lecture, "wash-
ington and his Home.
Rev. Mr.. Parker will be in town the COM
ing Sunday. Rev, &. A. PeSram will lee
ture on 1.-The Psalms" at the Methodist
church Saturday evening, March >, under
the auspices of the Bible class.
The ladies' of the Universalist church
gave a supper in the vestry last evening
followed by an entertainment consisting of
recitation by Miss Barrows, speech by
John Smith, solo and accompaniment by
Misses Burroughs and King and reading
by Mr.. Leonard
John +. Connelley, formerly a weaver
in the Halle n Frost mill, now employed
in one of Haywood Bros. and Wakefield
Co.'S chair factories in Gardner, Mass,
lost one OF his thumbs and had the other
nearly severed on a band saw on which he
was working Feb II
Miss Minnie johnson gave a party to a
few of her lady friends at her home off
Main street Saturday evening, the occa-
sion being in honor of her cousin, Miss
Eva Lambert of Fitchburg, Mass, who
was visiting her Ice cream, cake and
fruit were served and a pleasant evening
enjoyed by ALL
Mrs. Daggett, IS, stepmother Of Mrs. NJ.
S. Leach, died about noon yesterday. Mon
day, shortly after dinner, she started to
wash some dishes when she suddenly fell
to the floor and was unable TO arise. 1t
was at first thought she had a stroke of
apoplexy, but the doctor, who was sum-
moned Immediately said the trouble was
| with the heart
The Canadian Jubilee singers, IL in
number, give a concert at the town hall
tonight u9der the auspices of the Young
| Peoples Society OF Christian Endeavor OF
the Congregational church. These sing
ers were here early in the summer and
those who heard them then will not miss
the opportunity of again listening TO their
concert, especially the Paragon male quar-
| tet
Frank Danzey, formerly of Hinsdale
now of Lebanon, was married Friday OF
last week at Bellows Falls, VT, to Mis-:
Mary Brady of Springfield, VT, Rev. Faith.
er Reynolds of Bellows Falls performing
the ceremony. The bride and groom went
to Conway, Mass, remaining with relative:
over Sunday. They came here on the
evening train Monday and a wedding din
ner was served them at the home of Fran
els Danzey, father of the groom. They
returned to Lebanon today.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

effect. Everybody, as usual, listened with
pleasure to Mr.. Mann and called him back
for a second selection. Mr.. Mann is a
young man of great capabilities as an elo-
cutionist and would doubtless find pleasure
and profit in a further cultivation of his
talents.
The operetta by II. G. Bunner was fairly
well done. The young people made every
effort in their power and the audience
were pleased with the quaint old ladies and
Lightning Haskins and his speaking wax
worl 3.
The dance was great success. Seventy
couples were on the floor and all agreed
that 1t was the best dance of the season.
The music was not altogether satisfactory
and we feel that we paid for more than we
got. If we pay high price for music we
expect good quality and not too much rest
ing
On the whole we had very gratifying
festival. Not only the people of the Uni
versalist church but of the others in town
aided us, and we received In all, beside the
good time, $244 in cash-a very generous
amount for a small town during hard
times
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
THE PUTNEY COLUMN,
Death of Samuel T.. Pierce.

Samuel =. Pierce, "a, died Sunday at the
home of his niece, Mrs. f. =. SAWYER.
The funeral was held at the house at 1890
o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. f. M. Wis
wall officiating, and the body was taken To
Lowell. Mass, for burial. Mr.. Pierce was
a native of Westmoreland, N. H., and was
horn Dec. "a, 1928. In his youth he at
tended the common schools of Westmore-
land and also a select school which was
held in what is now the women's parlor in
the Congregational church of this village.
soon after reaching the age of 21 Mr..
Pierce went to Lowell, Mass, where he
learned the trade of coppersmith. Being
A natural mechanic he became very pro,
fcient at his trade and accumulated some
valuable property. He designed and made
appropriate copper embellishments for the
court house in Lowell. He married Maria
Marble of Lowell and they had one child.
Mrs. Frank Paul of Somerville. Mass.
Mrs. Pierce died July 10, 1872, and soon
after Mr.. Pierce disposed of his business
and went West. first to California and later
to Michigan. He then returned and spent
few years in Springfield, Mass, and
short time again in Lowell. He came to
Putney seven years ago and has since lived
with Mr.. and Mrs. Sawyer. He had had
bronchitis for some time and this on We'd
nesday of last week developed seriously,
causing his death in four days. He leaves
one brother, Marshall Pierce, who lives at
Mr. SaWyer's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
An Extension OF Territory.

j. W. Shelley, special agent for Wind
ham county for the Equitable Life Assur-
ance company, has recently been granted
an extension of territory. He now has
not only this county but the whole of New
Hampshire in which he may establish
agencies as he may desire He has just
established an agency in the northern part
of that state and next week he will APP
point as agent in Brattleboro D. N. Bart
lett, formerly of that town, but recently
assistant state secretary of the Young
Mems Christian associations of Massachu-
sets and Rhode Island.
Since beginning work for the Equitable
company Mr.. Shelley has made thorough
study of life insurance in all its branches
and he is today equipped with as much in
formation upon that subject as any agent
in this country. And this information is
not concerning the Equitable, merely, but
all the leading mutual and stock compan-
les
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
NORTHFIELD. MASS.

The public schools of the town close to-
day to reopen on Monday, March rs.
Schools were closed on Washington's
birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Streeter of Spring
field, Mass, have been the guests of David
Streeter at Mt. Hermon station during the
past week.
An impromptu dance at the station took
the place of the poverty ball previously ar
ranged for Thursday evening last. good
time was reported.
The Republican town committee met
Monday and organized as follows: Chair
man, O. l.. Leach; secretary, T. r Cal
lender; treasurer, l.. r. Smith.
An unknown person has generously Civ
en- Quo Vadis to the public library. This
book is eagerly sought for by the reading
public, ami will doubtless be widely read
in this town.
At the Unitarian church next Sunday
morning Rev. Mr.. Piper will deliver the
seventh sermon in a series on the Bible.
Subject, The Supremacy Of the Bible"
There will be meeting of the guild as US
ual at I 80.
The New York Medical Record of Feb.
10 has this item: DIR Robert A. Wheaton
of st. Paul died suddenly in that city on
Feb. Ii at the age of 30 years. He was
born in Mortified, Mass, and was gradu-
ated from Harvard Medical school. He
was professor Of minor surgery at the Uni
versity of Minnesota"
The old-fashioned dance given under the
auspices Of the band and hook and ladder
company attracted good company, many
of whom were attired in the dress Of aye
olden time" AT the close of the concert,
which consisted of vocal and instrumental
music, the company engaged in dancing,
cake and ice cream being furnished as re-
freshments.
A mass temperance meeting will be held
in the town hall on Tuesday evening,
March l, to which the public are cordially
invited. Short addresses will be made
by Rev. F. Piper and DR.. G. l.
ScOheld, and Father Quaile will be pres
ent and speak If the weather permits.
Prominent citizens from different parts of
the town are expected to make short
speeches, while arrangements have been
made for good music. The meeting opens
at 1870.
iThe home If NJ. and Mrs. VIM. Alex
ander was the scene of a quiet wedding on
Wednesday evening, when their daughter,
Lucy v, was united TO Charles c. Stearns
of this place in the presence OF the imme-
date families promptly at 40 o'clock
The wedding march was played by the
brides sister, Miss Mary, when the bridal
pair appeared led by Marion Webster, a
niece Of the bride, who acted as flower
girl The ceremony was performed by
Rev. G.. F. Piper. The bride was attred
in blue silk and carried roses The house
was deliberately trimmed with ported plants
Many and beautiful presents were received
by the happy pair They will be "at
home to their friends Wednesdays in
March at their future home on South
Main street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Miss L.wis's Interesting Lecture.

The sixth number in the High school
lecture course was given at the High school
building Saturday evening, Feb. 10, by
Miss Blanche B. Lewis, II. II. S. 90,
Wellesley '9S.
Brief remarks were made by Prof Pat
terson as to how pleased the people were
to welcome and listen to one of our own
graduates, and how we'll Hinsdale was repre-
scented by its graduates in the different col
leges. He then introduced the entertainer
of the evening, Miss Lewis, who had chosen
an interesting subject, 1.-The Ilios of Ho-
mer," bearing principally upon the sim
plicity of his verse and beautiful SMILES
which he uses in them.
BY an outline sketch Oh the black board
was shown the principal points where the
Greek and Trojans were engaged in com
bat. Miss Lewis then pointed out the
nine different cities, which we're discovered
at a later date, illustrating these by a
sketch on the board drawn with colored
crayons. Pieces of pottery taken from
the surroundings, together with pictures
of the ruins, were also shown.
Miss Lewis never failed to keep her
audience attentive. Her simplicity OF
style and ease of delivery helped tc
make it a delightful entertainment.
The mixed chorus comprised Of
Juniors, rendered several selections thai
were especially good. Miss Mary PARE
gave piano solo and was received with
much enthusiasm. F. f. Mason rendered
a cello solo in manner highly appreciated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Thursday, March x

THE FARM-contans 40 acres, suitably divi
ded; tillage land under good state of cultivation
A nice apple orchard, also a sugar orchard set
ting 1900 buckets; plenty of pears, cherries,
plums, grapes and cranberres; never failing
water at house and barn the buildings in good
repair; the farm is three-fourths mile from
Wardsboro village.
PERSONAL PROPERTY chestnut horse,
Med" years old. good worker and fine driver;
l black mare 10 years old good worker and
sound; pair bay colts coming three years old; 3
new mich cows 3 cows due to come in in March
and April, COW coming in in June, / yearling
Durham bull, calves, shoats, 80 hens, farm
wagon, l top carriage, / bu gy wagon, milk
wagon, blackboard, one horse traverse sled,
two horse traverse SID, two seated traverse
sleigh, Granite state moving machine, Yankee
horse rake, Yankee side hill pillow, Osborne
spring tooth harrow, "a harrow-all these are
nearly new. Planet ir., cultvator, iron cult
vator stone boat, l griudstone, : chains,
creamery milk cans, Is to 20 tons good hay, guam
tty rye 'traw, corn fodder, set work harness,
single work harness, breast plate harnesses, $50
sap buckets, 1000 sap spouts, twenty five barrel
sap holder, l ebarrel sap gatherer, new evap-
orator, sap pans, twenty gallon syrup can,
sugarlng-on pan, regulator, IS cords dry sugar
wood shoves, hoes, rakes iron bars, etc
Household furniture, consisting of cook stove,
parlor stove, tables, chairs lounges, stands and
many articles not mentioned Terms made
known at time OF sale. Free lunch at noon
H, c. BENSON.
S. G. brown, Auctioneer. SO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
The Town Warrant.
II IL the Longest I'm the History OF the
Town, Containing Is Articles---Large
Appropriations Asked for Bridges.

II ~ the LOhKebt In the history OF the
Town, Containing Is ArtIcIes---Large
Appropriations Asked for Bridges.
From the appearance of the town war
rant, which was posted Monday afternoon,
the coming town meeting promises to be
both interesting and prolonged, unless the
majority of the articles are, as usual, Gin
definitely postponed"
1t contains % articles, making it, as far
as can be learned, the longest warrant in
the history of the town.
In addition to the customary six articles
1t calls for four new street lamps or lights,
to be placed near NJ. H. Bardwelrs shop,
in Newton Stearnss court, below the
house of G. NJ. Cook and on the sidewalk
in the Depot street bridge. Fifty dollars
is called for to repair the "Hooker GENE.
terry" and 500 for recruiting the slab over
the grave of Col. Ebenezer Hinsdale, and
to remove his remains, together with those
of his wife and mother, TO Pine Grove
cemetery
Eight hundred dollars is wanted for the
purchase of a new hearse; $50 for adver-
Using the advantages, water privileges, etc,
of the town; $56 for larger and better
lamps for lighting the town hall: $50 for
procuring a roller with which to roll down
gravel on the streets and highways: to
have the telephone and telegraph com
panies paint the poles in the village; to
unite with Winchester in employing a SUI
perintendent of public schools in the two
towns; to provide a suitable place for
coasting; to have the residents keep the
snow shoveled from the curbing-stone in
front of their residences, and to keep the
gutter and highways clear in summer.
Six hundred dollars is asked for the pur-
chase of hose, hose-cart, nozzles and rub
Der coats and hats for the hosemen; Sl0,-
600 to be expended on the highways to
meet the grades of an electric railroad
from Brattleboro on the north TO North
field on the south.
The bridge question seems to be the all
important one and S25, 900 is called for 10
replace or rebuild the two bridges between
Hinsdale and Brattleboro; TO have the
town raise and appropriate money and tC
unite with the town of Vernon, VT, in
building a bridge across the Connecticut
river between the two towns, to see II the
town will vote to raise money 10 build a
new iron bridge over the river on Depo
street to replace the present structure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
WEST CHESTERFIELD. N. Fl.

Charles Amidon began saving out his large
stock OF logs last Monday. starting his shnge
mill on Thursday.
Rev. g. l. Thompson OF K-ene will preach in
exchange with Rev. Harry Rouillard Sunday
Feb. p, at 2. 80 o o'clock
c S. Farr, former resident OF this place. but
more recently OF Springfield Mass spent Satur
day and Sunday In town calling on relatives and
old friends
The warrant is posted for the annual town
meeting to be held on Tuesday, March s, at 9
An. IL consists OF Is articles in which each
voter In town should be interested as il will draw
more or less on his finances.
The warrant for the annual school meeting OF
the towns district has been posted aud called to
be- held on Saturday afternoon, March 5, at 2
O'Clock IL consists OF articles which seem to be
Interesting TO the voters in this vicinity 10 a con-
siderable extent. We hope they will ali turn out
March AID ;.
At the last regular meeting OF Spafford grange
the third and fourth degrees we're conferred on
the seven candidates Initiated at the prev ious
meet nR. There were visiting patrons from five
different oranges, including Great Meadow Of
Westmoreand. Wapole of Wapole, Pistare-n Of
Chesterfield Factory, Evening Star OF Dummers-
ton and Protective, No. ~ Of Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
The Universalist Fair.
II Was a Great Success---Special Fea-
lures Which Pleased the PeOple---
Receipts Were S244.


lures which Pleased the PeopIe---
Receipts Were S244.
The festival held last Friday evening by
the Universalist church was very success
full affair both socially and financially. The
hall was tastefully decorated with booths
of various patterns in which we're for sale
candy, aprons and fancy articles. In one
corner a post-office and Klondike offered
many things for sale, the value of which
was largely a matter of taste on the part of
the buyer. The supper was fine and par
taken of by about 160 people. After sup
per the people entertained themselves by
means of the shooting gallery in which
prizes of gold jewelry were given for the
best marksman. Mr.. johnson showed an
ability to carry off the entire lot of prizes,
for he hit the bell every time, but either
the fear of owning too much valuable jew
elry or his regard for the society made him
lay down the gun.
The guess pole, which was suspended
high in the hall, attracted many people
aud Mrs. Wilder won fine puff by guess
ing within three-eighths of an inch of its
length.
The sofa pillow given away at the fancy
booth was taken by Mrs. Leroy Estey.
The quilt at the apron booth was awarded
Mrs. Julian Howard of Ashuelot. The
collection of dry goods and groceries given
by the merchants of the town were sold to
Rev. Father Wilde to be given to his peo-
pie as he saw fit.
The literary entertainment consisted OF
a recitation of the speech o. Mark Antony
by Paul Mann, and was done with much
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
VERNON.

Mrs. 7. W. johnson returned home Tuesday.
Fred Kendall is at work Tor Capt. b. r. Allen.
A brother Of G. f. Moseey from Springfield is
visiting him.
Fred W. johnson is in Boston and Worcester
this week.
F. f. JohnsoRs little son, Nye, who has been
seriously III, is recovering.
Rev j. d. Beeman will preach in the chapel
next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Vernon grange enjoyed the presence of a visit
ing delegation from Protective grange last Satur-
day evening; also that of Messrs White and Lew
is from Arlington grange, Winchester.
II G. Lee is to start for the Klondike country
March 10. He goes as a mining expert OF the
Vermont expedition, which il an organized COM
pany with Si5,0OO capital stock. They go east
ward, and.the distance via the Suez canal 10 ST.
Mchaels is 200 miles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
HINSDALE, N. H.
The Hinsdale Printing Office.

A new Job Printing Office has been es-
taolished on the second floor of Fisk block
by q. l.. Hildreth g. Co., under the man.
agement of Charles F.. Mann. The office
is equipped with new machinery. TYNE.
and other material, and the intention of
the management is to give its Hinsdale
customers as good work as can be done.
Mr. Mann will act as the Hinsdale cor
respondent and agent of The Phoenix. He
solicits the cooperation of all the Hins-
dale people in making the town news
complete and reliable. Any business for
The Phoenix may be transacted through
him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

Miss Grace B. Roberts of Boston is home
for few weeks.
The town reports will be ready for de-
livery the latter part of next week.
The sixth number in Fay's assemblies
will be held in Fay's hall this evening.
Paul Field and wife of Brandon, VT,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Field.
Paul H. Mann will read for the Catho-
lie society at Hillsboro Bridge, St. Pat
rick's day, March II.
The band have engaged the hall for
Easter Monday and are planning to give
masquerade ball on that date.
f. II. Fuller's white Wyandottes won
first prize for cockerel and first for hen at
the recent New York poultry show.
Robert McCaughern has sold his stock
of dry goods, boots, shoes, etc., which
were damaged by a recent fire, to man
in Worcester
A turkey dinner was served at the Con-
gregational church vestry Tuesday from u
to 2 o'clock that was partaken of by an un-
usual number.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. White have taken
rooms at Mrs. L. P. Wise's. Mr.. White is
an optician and will have his Office at the
above named place.
Services at the Universalist church next
Sunday morning at 10:45. Sermon sub
ject, "The Wages of Righteousness. !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
SOUTH VERNON.

Bertha Corser is i'll with the measles.
Severe colds are very prevalent and those who
escape are few.
John McGovern will speak at hotel hall next
Sunday evening at 7;30.
Rev Mr., Beeman of Brattleboro will speak at
at the chapel next Sunday.
Geo. Fairfield had the misfortune to cut his
foot quite badly Thursday while choppng.
johnson Brothers are filling their large ice
houses, drawing the ice from Nelson's pond.
The State Line grange held a special meeting
Monday evening for considering applications for
membership.
Rev. j. f. Cross OF Brattleboro held meetings
at the chapel on Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings. They were largely attended both evenings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
BERNARDsTON, MASS.

Mrs. Mary G. Barber, IS, wife of Rev. S.
Barber died Monday after a long and pain
full illness. Besides her husband, she
leaves two children, Charles s., who lives
at home and is in the grain and milling
business in Bernardston, and Caroline A.,
who is teacher in the public schools in
Plainfed, y. J.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Everybody Says So.

Cascerets Candy Cathartic, the most wonder
freshing to the taste. act gently and positively on
kldneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire
system, dispel colds cure headache, fever, habit
try box Of g. C. G. today; 10, Is, so cents Sold
anu guaranteed to cure by all druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

Those persons who do not need Iron, but who
are troubled with nervousness and dyspepsia,
will find in Carriers Little Nerve Pills a most
desirable article They are mostly used in com
bination with Carter's Little Liver Pills, and in
this way often exert most magical effect Take
just one pill of each kind Immediately after eat
ing and you will be free from indigestion and
dyspepsia, In walls at IS cents. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
SOMERSET.

VIM. Tudor & Co. are putting in a large stock
of logs.-Our mail was two days late last week on
account of the big storm.-Mrs. Fred Tudor, who
has been III for some time. is no better R. b.
Grout made a trip to Adams last week.-Peter
Brooks is cutting logs for L. Tudor-Pearl Bur
nap got snow bound last week IN the snow storm
in the east part OF the town-C. A, Burnap is on
the sick list-Geo. Biddle of Searsburg is hauling
logs for Ben Doty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Two Millions a Year.

When people buy, try and buy again, Il means
they re satisfied The people OF the United States
are now buying Cascarets Candy Cathartic at the
rate of two million boxes year and IL will be
three million before New Years II means merit
proved, that Cascarets are the most delightful
bowel regulator for everybody the year round.
All druggists 10, p, so cents box. Cure guar
anteed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
For Over FInY Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years by millions OF mothers for their
children while teething with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for
diarrha. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by druggists in every part
the world Twenty five cents bottle Be sure
and ask for Mrs. winsow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Cures a Prominent Attorney.

MIR. r. c. PHELPS. the leading pension
N attorney of Belfast, N. Y. writes:
IL was discharged from the army on
account OF i'll health, and suffered from
heart trouble ever since. frequently had
fainting and smothering spells. My form
was bent as a man of so. constantly wore
an overcoat, even In summer. for fear OF
taking cold. could not attend TO my BUST
ness. My rest was broken by severe pains
about the heart and left shoulder. Three
years ago l commenced using DR.. Miles
Heart Cure. Notwithstanding l had used so
much patent medicine and taken drugs from
doctors for years without being helped. DR..
Miles Heart Cure restored me to health. It
is truly wonderful medicine and 1t affords
me much pleasure TO recommend this REM