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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
WEST GUILFORD.

Henry Merrifield and Edith Richmond
have gone to Hoosac Tunnel to spend a
week with Mr.. Merrifelds daughter, Mrs.
Engstrom.
A pound party was held at the parson-
age Friday evening. About 30 persons
were present and very enjoyable evening
was spent. The people showed their good
will by the number of packages which
they left. Refreshments, consisting of
cake and coffee, were served by the ladies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
MARLBORO.

Minnie Shaw is home for short time
from Mt. Holyoke college
Nellie Prouty is home from Saxtons
River for two weeks vacation.
A Christmas sociable will be held at the
church vestry Monday even ng, Dec. 20.
There will be speaking and singing for en-
tertainment. All are cordially invited to
attend. Let everybody bring something
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
Those CONDEMNED AnnIrs.

Those apples which Dickinson and Kerr
bought of Jerry Dodge last October for 81
per barrel, have been sold by the sheriff
since the law suit regarding them, Nov. IS,
for $3.50 per barrel. Thirty-siX barrels
out of the 80 proved to be very good ap-
Piles. Dickinson and Kerr, thinking pro-
badly that they had made bad invest
ment in buying those apples, sold them to
Will Wood of Putney for the same price
as Dodge was to receive. Upon examina-
ton Wood condemned the apples as not
marketable and rolled the barrels out of
the car at the Putney station. Had he ac-
cepted the apples and sent them to market,
as Sheriff Miller did, his profit on the sale
would have amounted to about 500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

low, will not gain respect by cutting their
dividends to 81 per cent.
There will be a Christmas celebration at
the Universalst church Saturday evening,
Dec. "a at 80. Literary exercises, music and
Christmas tree. The church will be open
at 4 p. NJ. for the reception of presents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23


Mr. Chaplin will occupy the ma Cobb
place
George Houghton was in Orange, Mass,
last week.
John Phillips is under the doctors care.
Ray Cobb is Ill.
Mrs. Lawrence visited her sister, Mrs.
Royal Sanderson, over Sunday.
Amos Odell has exchanged his property
here for place in Bernardston.
An auction was held on the Prentiss
Carr farm last Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Turner OF Weston has bought the
William Fisher farm OF John Ware.
Prof. John Colburn OF Newport, this
state, has recently visited at Orrison Fol-
lett's.
Annie Sage has returned from Alton,
X. l., where she has been the past two
seasons.
Everett Phillips has returned from Bos-
ton and Lowell, where he has been on
business.
Ella Stebbins has recently returned from
Springfield, Mass, where she has been for
some weeks.
Fred Edison has finished the job of
printing that he took in Bellows Falls and
is in town again.
Mrs. Annie Batchelder was on the sick
list last week. Miss Marion Cathan is
quite i'll. Willie Stetson is some better.
The T. b. b. dramatic club will present
the play entitled, "A Bachelors Divorce
followed by a farce entitled THE Darkey
! Wood Seller" next Tuesday evening, Dec.
y.
The funeral of Mr.. Phillips was held at
his late home Friday forenoon, Rev. NJ. f.
Hardy officiating, assisted by Pastor Mea-
| cham. The floral offerings were many
and beautiful.
Harry Miller of Westminster West, who
came here to give his lecture on the war
with Cuba and show his magic lantern
views, was unfortunate in the evening,
and We hope he may come again, as we
! have seen his lecture well spoken of Mr.,
Miller was soldier in the 2lst infantry.
J. 5. Cummings, our northern stage
driver, has sold the route from here TO
! Saxtons River TO George Shine of South
! Londonderry, and is to give pos
session Jan. l. Mr.. Cummings came here
one year ago and has built up good bust.
ness and by his obliging and gentlemanly
conduct has won the respect and esteem OF
| the people here, and many regrets are eN-
pressed at his leaving. Mr., Cummings
has bought farm in South Londonderry.
The Baptist church and society held
their annual meeting Monday evening and
the following officers were elected Presi-
dent, +, A. Convey; vice president, c. Q.
Stebbins; secretary, +. W. Watson; pru-
dental committee, Miss II. A. Fletcher
George II. Houghton, Herbert Barber
treasurer, A. A. Mason; bOokkeeper, Mrs
Sarah Wilson; collector, Fred Willard
auditor, f. l.. Hastings; ushers, F. w
Watson, F. D. Reed, A. A. Mason, Frank
Gray.
The Congregational.an Baptist societies
unite in celebrating Christmas eve next
Saturday evening at the town hall. Ar
interesting program has been prepared anC
rehearsals have been in progress for some
time and there is great unanimity that thu
exercises should be all that painstakinl
and care can make them. There is to bl
a selected chorus of 10 voices for the an
thems. Then the "Festival of Days" {
cantata for the children, and a drama
"While Shepherds Watched" Consisting
of seven actors), interspersed with tab
leauX. There will be forest of tree
which will bear variety of fruit. Com,
ALL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, DECEl

ers of foreign distilled spirits in IS towns,
the latter being from 81 to 81 each. Mar
tin Field had SO for auditing accounts,
Asa Burnap SO 80 for distributing treasur-
er's warrants, and there was charge of
81 for Stationary"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

The topic for next Sundays discourse at
the Baptist church will be 1.-The Star of
the East"
There will be a Christmas tree at the
Baptist church Saturday evening. All
invited to come to participate in the exer-
cses and enjoyments of the occasion.
Brainard Niles camp, Sons of Veterans,
held their annual meeting Tuesday even
ing, the Goth, and elected the following
officers: Captain, A. A. Larrabee; LIST
lieutenant, A. A. Hill; I'd lieutenant, w.
II. Kenney; camp council, Norton Thur
Der, w. II. Kenney, A. A. Hill.
There will be dance for the benefit of
the Sons of Veterans at Balls hall, Friday
evening. Dec. 30. Good music will be
furnished. The next meeting of the
camp will be held Jan. 4, 1899. All mem
bers are requested to be present as there is
important business to come before the
meeting.
Guiding Star Grange held its annual
meeting Saturday evening and elected the
following officers: Master f. S. Cook !;
overseer, IL. f. Morton; lecturer, w. w.
Brunette; steward, n. G. Chase assist.
ant steward, Ira Larrsbee; chaplain, w.
G. Niles; treasurer, c. E. Tburber; secre-
tary, Mrs. Mary A. Larrabee; gate keeper,
w. w. Whitney; ceres, Mrs. G. o. Thur
Der; Pomona, Mrs. f. S. Cooke; Flora,
Miss Elsie Larrabee; lady assistant stew
ard, Mrs. w. w. Burnette. A Christmas
tree at Grange hall Friday evening,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
500.

DR.. E. Detchon's Anti Diuretic may be worth to
you more than 500 il you have a child who soils
bedding from incontinence of water during sleep
Cures old and yong aliEe. 1t arrests the trouble
at once. 81. Sold by Geo. e. Greene, druggist,
Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

If all who hate would love MS
And all our friends were true
Good gracious kindly tell
What would the gossips do,
-lChicagO Times
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

DIR. Bulbs Cough Syrup is pleasant TO
take; 1t tastes good children like il; no trouble
to administer It and II always cures. Buy the
genuine, Dr.. John W. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
Look for
Christmas
Presents
at Knapp's

They have been jnglng with the three weeks
and Santa Claus has permission jingle them for and
from shall Jingle mly. of melody
does home will be like the foolish
waited until the eleventh hour The things will go
No need until others have bought the things
wanted and it is too late get Buy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
TOWNSHEND.
Resolution HonOrIng Mr.. and Mrs. &.
ID. II. Meacham.

The following resolutions were presented
and adopted at the annual church meeting
of the Baptist church and society Monday
evening:
Whereas. our beloved pastor, Rev. C. D. r.
MeHcham, who has labored faithfully among US
the past seven years and preached unto us the
words Of eternal life, feels the Lord has called
him to new field Of labor, ami has rendered hi
resignation as our pastor TO take effect at the
close Of this year, therefore be it
HesOlred, That IN seyering our connection with
Rev and Mrs Meacham the church and society
sustain great loss. a. they have ever taken a
deep interest In our welfare as church and
Sunday school and rendered substantial aid
in rebuilding our churlh, and We would
assure him that we have felt IL a great
privilege to sit under his preaching from sab
bath TO Sabbath, and We assure them they have
our prayers and best wishes for their success IN
their future life
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
w EST HALIFAX.
The Harris Mill Destroyed by +

The Harris Mill Destroyed by Fire.
The oldest mill in town, known as the
Harris MILL was discovered to be on fire
about S o'clock Saturday morning, and in
a short time was totally consumed. The
mill was built by a Mr.. Otis, who ran it
some time and then sold ii to Joshua
Harris, who after several years, sold it to
his sons, Elliott, Lorenzo and Albert K.
Harris, who enlarged it and put in a circu-
lar mill. They sold it to Lorenzo Harris.
1t afterwards was bought by A. l.. Thur
Der, who again enlarged the mill and also
added steam power. He sold it to Henry
Morton, who owned it at the present time,
but had leased it to Derby u Dickinson,
who were running it at the time OF the fire.
They lose about $500 on stock and ma
chinery; no insurance. Mr.. Morton's loss
cannot be less than $500 with 500 in
surance.
This was one of the oldest landmarks Of
the town, and was the best known mill in
this section. About a dozen men are
thrown out of employment. Some $500
has been subscribed to induce Dickinson
q Derby to rebuild. We understand that
Mr.. Morton does not wish to rebuild.
They are all three good, straight business
men, and it will be great loss to the town
TO have them leave. We hope to see a
new mill up soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-10
LOVER IS SUED FOR LOANS.
Mrs. Julia Crave Says Samuel D. Levy
Courted and Borrowed Cash.

Chicago, Aug. 1O.-BIighted affection
and loss of money were grievances told
of by Mrs. Julia Grave, 3041 Groveland
avenue, yesterday in bringing before
Justice HOglund a charge against her
former lover, Samuel D. Levy, of obtain
ing money under false pretenses. Mrs.
Grave, who is French, was attired in
striking costume of blue material De-
PENDANT Levy, who is a clerk in the
freight office of the Illinois Central
Railroad company, is a young man
with a noticeable premature badness.
He wears eyeglasses and speaks and
writes French like a native.
Mrs. Grave testified that she was
music teacher and at one time taught
music in young women's seminary in
Missouri
In 1896 became engaged to be mar
ried to Mr.. Levy" said the witness.
I'VE were to have been married June
%, 1898. I had every confidence in him
and at various times, at his request,
gave him sums of money, amounting to
a total of over 5000. Mr.. Levy sent me
letters asking. for loans. have some
of them here"
The plaintiff produced a number of
letters. They were all written in
French. The court asked her to trans
late a few of them, incidentally inQuir-
ing if she had any other letters from
Levy.
In nearly all the letters the writer
complained of a lack of ready cash and
suggested that if convenient dear Jul
ia inclose SO or $50 in her reply. Mrs.
Grave said she sent the money by mail
and by express.
The defendants attorneys asked for
the discharge of their client on the
ground that Levy had made no preten-
ses that subjected him to criminal pros
ecution, though it was admitted that a
civil action might lie. Justice HOglund
took the same view and discharged
Levy Counsel for the plaintiff an
nOunced upon leaving the Justice court
that he would file a suit for breach of
promise to marry in addition to a suit
to recover money loaned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-10

"Mr Lehmann," remarks a Boston
ian, will never again get crack at Har-
ward, for when he departed his system
went with him. There is no doubt but
college oars1nen owe Lehman something,
and perhaps in the end mis- visit will have
done more good than a victory. There
never was so much good will and courtesy
between college oarsmen as during the
time MI Lehman was in this country
He more than any other man, was re-
sponsible for 5he good win and good feel
ing. He made the spy system thing to
be dreaded. He gave the rival crews and
coaches every opportunity to watch Har-
ward at work, and the other fellows re-
sponded in kind 1t was an era of good
feeling, and even the rowing authorities
rather loosened up and became courteous
in their treatment Of visitors. That in
itself was really worth the price of Mr.
Lehmann's two visits to this country"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-10
CHAIN LETTER
Is Expected to Raise the Money to
Clear the Woman's Temple.

Chicago, Aug. 1O.-Mrs. Matilda B.
Carse. president of the board of tenn
pie trustees of the Women's Temple of
Chicago, in referring to the action ia
ken at a recent meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the national w. c.
T. U. today said:
1.-THE recommendation of the COM
1nittee that the local w. c. T. u socie-
ties discontinue any further effort to
pay for the temple on account of the
slow progress which has been made in
collecting money, was a most unfortu-
nate decision, and is not upheld by the
rank and file of the society. The tenn
pie trustees are an incorporated and
Independent body, and have not the
slightest idea of abandoning the pro
ject of making the temple Miss Will
Iard's memorial.
Miss Wizards last words on her
death bed in regard to the temple were,
oh, if I could be of help. Oh that
some one would help me in my extrem-
ity so that success might come to the
temple More plans than ever have
been set on foot by the temple trustees
to pay for the beautiful building, and
some large subscriptions have been re-
ceived within a week. The chain let
ter, sent out by the Young Peoples
Christian Temperance union, is proving
a great success
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-10
NO BARBECUE THIS TIME.
The Butchers and Grocers' Picnic to
Be Given Without It.

There will be no barbecue at the butch
ers and grocers' picnic this year. The
picnic will be held on September 5, but
1t viii be a basket affair, where every
family will be expected to take it's own
dinner and eat it whenever it can.
The big feature last year was the bar
becue and there will be trouble in filling
, the void left by eliminating this important
part OF the programme. Several thous-
and hungry people were fed last year.
Everybody was anxious to get a taste of
meat cooked over a trench in the open
air, but there was not enough to go
There are several reasons why the bar
becue was Abandoned: 1t would be too
on the people who would be expected to
contribute; there would probably not be
John Schmidt said that he was salts
ned that there will be 5000 people at the
picnic this year. "DOu you know" he
G continued, THAT one person will eat a
at the picnic, and I think that is placing
ne ne figure low enough, it would require =
town who would give that much, and we
cannot afford to buy it. Then there are
chaSed-ham sausage and things of that
them. I think it is better not to attempt
to have a barbecue this year, but let every
one bring whatever he wants to and we
will enjoy old fashioned picnic
Major Tom Anderson made a plea for
the barbecue: 1T is one of the best fea-
people who would travel so miles to get a
taste of barbecued meat. think it would
be mistake to give it up. Let's have
the barbecue, and the cost can be arrang-
ed in some way
A vote was taken on the question and
it was decided almost unanimously to have
no barbecue.
The question of the grounds was next
disposed of by the selection of Garfield
park. The cost will be $75, but the DeO-
pie present argued that there no bet
ter place for holding the picnic and Mar
shalls band will be paid $75 for the use of
the park that day.
It was decided to give one-third of the
proceeds to the Karnival Knights. The
KarniVal Knights adjourned their meeting
members will labor to make the picnic
of September 5 a success. The picnic will
be held on Labor day and will naturally
absorb all the other celebrations
President W. H Davis announced the ap-
pointment of the following committees:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II. Trap, chair
man; T. B.. Brown. w. c. Stevenson,
George Matthews and D. D. Rush.
Arrangements. S. Warner, chairman;
Hugh Lawler, J. E. Larimer, J. w. Max
well and John Schmidt.
Recommendation Dransf1eld chair
man: B. E. Pitts, Will White, c. B. Hyfer
and w. r. Adams.
Sports-Harry Wells. chairman: W. S.
Bush, H. Whittlesey, Adrian Sherman and
Music-Guy Morgan. chairman; julius
Parkhurst and c. S. Driesbach.
Privileges. NJ Bard, chairman: Fred
JeTTedlIi + Pra zIsb mewland' A M H Claudy
Parade-Sam Cunningham. chairman;
G. F. Woodward, Charles Wolff, A. P.
ShreVe and A. E. HickerSOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-10
TOPEKA ILLUSTRATED.

Mr.. Charles ]. Wagner and his staff
representing CampbelPs Illustrated
Journal, of Chicago, are about winding
up the work preliminary to the issuing
of the big Topeka number of that ex-
ceIIent periodical. A most excellent
review of the business interests of the
city has been prepared, and this will be
richly illustrated with the finest half
tone copperpIate engravings that mod
ern art can produce. The samples Of
the work done in that line by Camp
BELLS illustrated Journal, and exhib-
tied by Mr.. Wagner and his men are
the finest that have ever been shown
in this city.
The Topeka number of CampbelPs Il
Illustrated Journal promises to be the
biggest thing of that kind ever issued
about this city. Mr.. Wagner reports
that the citizens of Topeka have pat
ronized the number very literally, and
that the sales in this city for this num-
Der amount to nearly 10000 copies, be-
sides several hundred yearly subscrip-
tions that have been secured in the
canvass.
It is understood that Mr.. Wagner or
some member of the staff of Camp
bells Illustrated Journal will come to
the Fall Festival and will illustrate that
pageant in their usually fine style.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-10
RUSSTA,S PROGRESS.
She Shows Disposition to Build Her
Own Warships.

Berlin, Aug. 10.-Mr. Irving H. Scott,
who is here with his son, Laurence r.
wing Scott, q, Cornell student, and ac-
cOmpanied by his physician, DR.. George
ChismOre, was seen at the KaiSerhOff by
a reporter for the Associated Press and
expressed himself fully as to his trip to
Union iron works of San Francisco,
whose vice president and manager he is.
Mr.. Scott, who is the builder of the
Oregon, the Olympia and others and
who showed the reporter letters of con-
graduation received from Admiral
Dewey, Capt. Chadwick of the New
York and others of the fine fighting
qualities and speed qualities of his YES
sells went to Russia, where he stayed a
month for several purposes. The main
one is to ascertain on the spot the
chances America and more particularly
San Francisco will have in supplying
the region around he mouth of the
AmOOr river including Vladivostock
and also Port Arthur with all sorts of
river craft, deep sea going vessels,
ship building material, railroad materi-
al, etc.
Mr.. Scott spent part of his time in
St. Petersburg, and the rest at Moscow,
the manufacturing center of Russia and
made a thorough investigation of the
situation. He said:
4 found that vast and progressive
region, which is beginning to be known
as East Russia along the Pacific, and
for which San Francisco is the nearest
point of supply, rapidly developing, and
I also found that the Russian nanufac-
turers are alive to this fact and that
Russian local industry is remarka bly,
progressive I was everywhere re
ceived splendidly in Russia, and found
no prejudice against America or Amer
lean manufactures. But l did find a.
strong tendency on the part of Russians
to manufacture their own supplies and
a vigorous encouragement on the part
of the Russian government to aid in
this respect. However, Americans will
have as good a chance as anybody in
supplying Russia with those manufac-
lures and supplies which they cannot
supply themselves as well or as cheap
~. Russia will build her own ships
as far as she can, and will purchase
besides vessels already made from 9TH
er nations. She has five large war YES
sells now building at st. Petersburg.
There will be though, a chance for
American manufacturers to supply ar
ticles'
About the contracts concluded and
prepared by Mr.. Scott, as the represen-
tative of the Union Iron works, he re-
fused to speak.
LAS for American ships" he added
ct can say that in their performance
they now stand at the very 'front.' and
the capacity of the United States for
building ships ranks second in the war
ship of the near future which will be a
warship of the cruiser build with cruis-
er speed and large coal capacity"
Mr.. Scott will spend only a few days
more in Germany and will then go for
a brief business engagement to Eng
land, whence he will sail for New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-10

take part in the battle scenes; and in
Clusters last fight, the Red Men of
America and Daughters of POcahontas
will represent Indians. Degree teams
OF the local A. o. U. W. lodges and K.
q L. Of S. together with the First Reg
iment Trumpet corps will assist.
Following is the the programme Of
features:
l. Indian War Dance.
2. The discovery of America by Column
bus-1492.
8. Landing of the Pilgrims-162O.
4. Battle of Bunker Hill-1775.
5. Signing of the Declaration Of indie
pendence-1776.
6. March representing the thirteen orig
ina1 states.
z. Surrender of CornwaIlis-1781.
8. Drill of Thirty three StateS-KanSas
Admitted-1862
8. Firing on Fort Sumpter-1S61.
10. LincOln's Emancipation Proclama-
tion-1862.
II. Camp Scene-Before the Battle.
II. Battle of Gettysburg-1863
10. Sherman's March to the Sea-1S64.
IA. Lees SUrrender-1865.
Is. Clusters Last BattIe-1S76.
16. Army and Navy off to the War of 1898.
II. Peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-10
THE ANNUAL STRIKE
Is About to Take Place in the Pitts
burg Mining District.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 10.-If the reso-
luton adopted at the recent general
convention of the United Mine Work
ers is obeyed, all diggers in the Pitts
burg district not receiving the district
price will quit work today. Inasmuch
as it is not generally known how many
mines are running contrary to the Chi
cago agreements provisions, it cannot
be estimated how many diggers the
strike order will effect.
The strike will probably center in the
river region, where numerous mine
owners are alleged to be constantly vi
olating the agreement. The struggle
will be the hardest in the third pool
against which an unsuccessful strike
was prosecuted some weeks ago.