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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
WILLIAMSVILLE.
Mrs. S. W. Sparks is quite m.

MRS. =. W. Sparks is quite i'll.
Miss Florence A. Morse of Springfield.
Mass, is at Mrs. A. A. Morses
Miss Carrie Steele has returned TO her
fathers home at Chichester. Y. II.
There will be a sociable at the Metho-
dist vestry on Friday evening Of next week.
Young Peoples Christian union meet
ing at the Universalist church next sun.
day morning. Leader, Mrs c. X. Sted-
man.
The annual parish meeting of the First
Jniversalist society will be held at the
church on Thursday evening, Jan. 20, at
$50 o'clock.
Rev. l.. L. Beeman, presiding elder.
will be present at the quarterly conference
to be held at the Methodist parsonage
Monday forenoon next at 10 o'clock.
The lecture delivered at the Methodist
church Wednesday evening by Rev. V. W.
Blackna of Swanzey, y. a., was well at
tended. The subject was Folks" and
some of the various brands who were not
present at the lecture were pictured in a
manner highly entertaining.
John W, Williams. who has run the
Williamsvlle grist mill for nearly three
years, is now the owner of the entire
property. He has a large stock of grain.
is prepared to do custom grinding expedi-
tiously and well. and is widely known as A
very accommodating fellow. This mill
was built 50 years ago by William II. VIII
liams, grandfather of the present owner.
and Is one of the best in this part of the
stale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
WEST DOVER.

Ada Gallup has finished work for c. f.
Haynes and returned home.
Seighing is fine, and the teamsters all
seem to be making the most of it.
Alice burlington of Heath, Mass. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. viii Upton.
W. II. Churchill was in Dedham, Mass,
for a few days last week on business.
NJ. Z. Lyman and c. +. Haynes went TO
Shelburne Falls last week and returned
with a new work horse.
Serene Thatcher of Florida, Mass, is in
town on business, having sold his house in
this place to Alice Cooper
Mr.. Churchill has the second cotilon
party advertised for Jan. a. 1t is hoped
he may have good night and also coed
company.
Elmer Pierce, who has been quite i'll
with blood poisoning, has gone TO Will
mington to board for few weeks to be
nearer the doctor.
At the social dance at the schoolhouse
hal last Friday night 10 tickets were taken.
All seemed to enjoy it very much. The
next one will be Jan. u.
A company of IS of the young people
of Wilmington enjoyed a straw ride Tues
day night. They had supper at the Green
Mountain Inn. Afterwards they engaged
in dancing until about II o clock, when the
merry party returned to their homes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
EAST DOVER.

Miss Addie Gould closed her winter
term of school in Marlboro last week.
Mrs. c. H. Ryder Of West Wardsboro
had the misfortune to fall while in the
Baptist church last Saturday afternoon,
causing a fracture OF the hip. She came
TO attend the funeral OF little Ruth
Gould.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Gould was the scene of notable event
Tuesday evening, when their younger
daughter, Addie, was united in marriage
with Henry L. Sherman of this place. At
the sound of the organ the bride and
groom entered the parlor, which was taste
fully trimmed with evergreen, and the
ceremony was performed by the pastor,
Rev. c. 5. Sherman. The bride was be-
comingly attired in golden brown India
cashmere trimmed with silk and ribbon.
The company consisted of the immediate
relatives only. Refreshments were served
and gifts both useful and ornamental were
presented. The well wishes OF their
friends attend the happy pair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
w EST HALIFAX.

There is an effort being made to estab-
fish Sons of Veterans camp here.
L. W. Sumner d Son are stocking their
mill from the Amos Whitney wood lot.
Milton Powers has rented his farm to
Jerry Chrome of Colrain, Mass, who has
taken possession.
Mrs. y. II. Hudson was called to Massa-
chusetts to attend the funeral of sister.
She returned the 12th.
The town grand juror had a complaint
entered but II is understood the matter has
been settled. Moral: Don't borrow with
out saying anything to the owner.
The telephone line from Jacksonville
has been cut for several days, by whom or
for what reason we have not learned. We
hope it will soon be repaired as 1t is a great
convenience to the public.
School in district No. closed last week.
The school has been a success. F. II.
Worden, teacher, has had more experience
than any other teacher in town and No. ;
was fortunate in having his services.
The following elective officers of James
L. Ridgely lodge, O. O. F., were installed
by Past Grand G.. /. Clark acting for the
district deputy Saturday evening O. W.
Kingsley, y. G.; Carl Woodland, V. c.. W.
W. Stowe, recording secretary; c. J.
Vim, jr., permanent secretary: /. j. Fow-
Ter, treasurer. The subordinate officers
were also installed. The lodge has gained
four in membership the past year and is
in a healthy condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
qUILFORD CENTRE.

People have enjoyed fine run of sleigh
ing. but the snow is leaving fast.
Dana STATIONS assignee sale of proper
ty will be next Wednesday in our village
Fred King and wife of Millers Falls are
visiting Mr.. Kings brother, Frank r.
King.
Newton, Oldest son Of Joseph Clark, has
been suffering from grip for few weeks,
but seems improving at this writing.
Mrs. d. A. Henry has been suffering
from an erysip-las sore on her hand for
several weeks, but seems to be improving.
The officers of Broad Brook grange were
installed Wednesday evening by Past Mas
ter Ward and Miss Lena Reed as assistant.
Elizabeth B. Barney has been suffering
from bronchial trouble for several DAYS.
She seems to be more comfortable at pres
ent.
There will be a sociable at grange hall
Jan. 20, with dancing and supper as usual
The proceeds will 60 for benevolent pur-
poses. All come.
Lyman B. Bullock attended the Dairy
mems association meeting in St. Adams.
He also visited Goddard seminary at Barre
and several of his friends in the adjoining
towns.
The Dramatic club held their meeting
Jan. y. c. A. Baker was chosen presi-
dent and Mrs. B. A. Whittemore secretary
and treasurer. Fourteen names were added
to the roll book. Success to the club,
At the next meeting of Broad Brook
grange the Grange journal will be edited
and read by Miss Adde Miller and Miss
Minnie Thayer Contributions are solic-
tied
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
VILMIN GTON.
Death Of jonathan II. Corbett.

Jonathan II. Corbett, an old and es-
teemed resident, died at his home on Jan.
9, after an illness Of several months. The
fatal disease was cancer in the stomach.
Mr. Corbett was born in ReadsbOro, July
y, lS2S. He moved 10 Wilmington in
ls4j. He was married to Louisa Haskins,
Nov. S, 1919. Six children were born 10
them, five of whom are now living. To
these five children have been born a
children, all of whom are now living. All
reside in Wilmington. Mr.. Corbett has
been a farmer all his life and was very
Successful man in his chosen occupation
He bought the firm on which he died 70
years ago and has greatly improved the
place, it being one Of the best farms in the
town. He was a hard working. indus
triOus man and accumulated a handsome
property which he divided equitably among
his heirs prior TO his death Mr.. Corbett
was not man who sought public position,
but applied himself 10 his own individual
affairs with earnestness. He was a de-
voted man TO his family and in turn was
greatly beloved by them. He was a good
neigubor, faithful friend, a good citizen
in every respect, and he will be missed by
a large circle Of friends and relatives. The
funeral services were held from bis late
residence on Wednesday, Rev. Z. {. Rood
attending. The burial was in the Inter-
vale cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
DUMMERSTON,

In letter written in Washington, VT.
by the late Hon. Heman A. White, dated
July p, 1892, and sent to a citizen of Dunn
merston, Mr.. White states that he was
elected town clerk of Washington in
March, lS4S, and held the Office continu-
ously up TO the time of his writing. he
was continued in that Office and at the
time of his death, Jan. 3, 1898. had near
ly completed 80 years of service as town
clerk. Joseph Miller, ESQ of this town,
was first elected town clerk in March, lS4q.
and has held the Office continuously since
that date. The death of Mr.. White leaves
Mr.. Miller the only town clerk in Vermont
who has held that Office continuously since
March, lS49
The Congregational church reunion.
which was TO have been held Jan. |, was
postponed one week on account of the
storm, and held Jan. 5. Thirty persons
were present. One of the most interest
ing features of the meeting was the read
ing OF letters from the nonresident men,
beers. The reports show that the benevo-
lent contributions for 1897 amounted to
Sis; and that the amount of weekly Of
terlngs and subscription money to be col
lected would nearly or quite cover the ex
pense for preaching. VIM. O. Miller was
chosen clerk OF the church and entered
upon his 5Sth year of service in that ca
pacity. He was first chosen clerk of the
church in ls+0. Probably there is no 9th
er Instance on record OF so long a service
as clerk by any one person in the churches
OF vermont or any other of the New Eng
land states
Mr.. and Mrs. John Miller were invited
to make hasty visit to the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Jennie Walker, last Satur-
day afternoon, but could not divine the
object OF the visit until they reached the
common near the church. when an echo
ing horn sounded on their ears, and teams
gaily decked with flags and bunting were
seen coming up the hill, and thus reveal
ing The plan OF several members of the
Woman's Relief corps at Putney, who
were on their way to the residence of Wal
ter F. Walker, where a member of the
Col. W. II. Greenwood post had previous
ly arranged TO have the company meet Mr.
and Mrs. John Miller Mr.. Walkers
house is convenient, nicely furnished and
well suited for such a gathering. The
Putney ladies furnished a bountful sun
ply of good things for the tables. Mrs.
Walker contributed ice cream and delicious
oranges. Four young men of Dummers-
ton furnished delightful music for the oc-
casion. The Putney ladies all sang their.
favorite war songs, and all went merrily
Near the close of the meeting Mrs. Plantz
of Putney, as representative of the Relief
corps, announced her mission that she
had the pleasure Of presenting TO Mrs. Alb
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
JAMAICA.

DR.. Doanes brothers wife of Bakers
field is visiting at DR.. c. b. Doanes.
Miss Kitte Frost is at Brattleboro,
where she intends to spend a number Of
weeks.
Herbert Stewart and family have moved
from here back to Stratton, near his faith
er's mill.
Miss Carrie Gale of Putney is spending
a number Of weeks here with her brother
and sister.
Calvin Harrington and wife have gone
to keeping house in George Wells's house
on Depot street.
l.. Newman, who has been in Boston
several months, has returned here to spend
the rest Of the winter.
A sleighrde is talked of here for Fri
day, to Wardsboro, where there will be a
dance in the evening.
Leslie Kingsbury and family have
moved from Chester into Edmond Skin
ner's house on Water street.
John Clark is at work this winter at
Stewards mill at Stratton. His wife is
working at Daniel Sherwin's.
At the Baptist church next Sunday Rev.
5. II. Taylor will speak in the morning on
New Springs of JOY" He will preach
in East Jamaica in the afternoon.
The Jamaica Dramatic club is prepar-
ing to present the drama, "lmogene or
the Witch's Secret" at the dramatic hall
in the near future. Further notice will be
given.
Rev. S. II. Taylor's very instructive and
entertaining lecture on "Auld Lang Syne,"
was delivered at the Baptist church to a
large audience, and all who went TO hear
him went home well paid for the going.
There were Il members and four visit
ors at the Loyal Temperance legion meet
ing Monday evening. Officers ere chosen
as follows: President Ethel Clark: vice
president, Roy Barnes; secretary, Bertha
Howard. treasurer, Stella Mcdonald; or
ganist, Mabel Sage; editor, Bessie Boyn-
ton.
Mrs Prudence Pettee, who has been
patient sufferer for some time past with a
cancer, passed away last Friday at Arthur
Aliens, where she has lived and been
kindly cared for through her illness. She
has had three husbands and buried them,
and also buried her children. Her death
takes out the oldest person in town. Her
age was 90 years, nine months and II
days. The funeral was at the house, Rev.
;. II. Taylor officiating She was buried
at Newfane, by the side of her first hus-
band.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
WEST GUlLFORD.

There will be a Klondike sociable at the
church parlor Friday evening, Jan. 81, un-
der the auspices of the Christian Endeav-
or society. There will be speaking and
singing, after which refreshments will be
served All come.
The ladies' aid society held an interest
ing gathering and fye-cent supper at Her
bert Nichols's last Wednesday evening.
An interesting debate was held on the
question, Resolved, That women should
have equal rights with men," 1t was fin
ally decided by giving the merits of the
question 10 the affirmative and weight of
argument to the negative Fifty.eight
were present. A paper was read by Miss
Carr and there was speaking by Herbert
Nichols, r. B. Thomas and Archie Spen.
GER The next meeting, Jan. -, will be
held at Mrs. Chas. Shepardson's. The
question for discussion will be, Resolved.
That prohibition is of greater benefit to
the country than high license" The
speakers will be, affirmative, Isaac Robb,
MIS-. Herbert Nichols negative, y. II.
Spencer, Rilla Thomas. A paper will be
read by Flora Bennett and May Shepard
son. A supper will be servedas usual. All
are inyiteds
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NE WAN E.

Rev 5 Norton will exchange with Rev.
Nj. Wlswall of Putney next Sunday.
The band, under the efficient leadership
of C. +. Morgan, is practicing Saturday
evenings.
Our village school will give entertain
ments at mid-term and the close, hoping to
finish paying for the school organ.
Schools in town will severally be repre-
sented 10y two pupils in prize speaking at
Union hall February . Grace Boyd and
Roy Howe are the speakers from this
school.
Mr.. and Mrs f. c. Kinney workers in
this state under the auspices of the Ameri-
can Sunday School union, are expected to
spend next Sunday at Mrs. Davidson's.
The cOrporators and officers of the Wind
ham County Savings bank will hold their
annual meeting next Tuesday and dinner
will be served to them at the County
House.
The ladies aid society debt on church
repairs was somewhat reduced by Wednes-
day evenings social, in spite of unfavor-
able weather. There has been further re-
duction in the debt this week by two gifts
of s. each from friends.
Good attendance at the public temper
ance meetings held in November and De-
cember by the Woman's Christian Temper
ance union encourage the arrangement of
meeting this month, with the thrift as
pect of temperance as one of the subjects.
Joseph Whitaker, who died in Jamaica
last week at the age of 90, was the oldest
of family of y children. He was the
father of Mrs. II. NJ Hescock of this place.
de came to NeWfane from West Boylston.
Mass, and lived many years on Stratton
hill, in the south part of the town, where
he was very industrious man. He also
lived in Brattleboro, Wardsboro and ia
maica. His daughter, Miss Lucy Whitta-
ker, and son, Walter Whitaker, cared for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
VERNON.

Frank Pettee is suffering from a quinsy
sore throat.
Vernon grange will hold a meeting at
grange hall on Saturday evening.
Mrs. O. II. Stevens and daughter Mabel
of ST. Adams we're in town last week.
George Titamore has gone to Westfeld,
Mass, where he has found employment.
Mrs. c. S. Morse and daughter Hattie
and Mrs. Il. A. Streeter are among the
sick ones.
Fred Cook, recently Of Amherst, is at
his fathers. He contemplates travelling
in the interest of bicycle firm.
Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Cobb of Towns
bend visited at T. W. Johnson's and call
ed upon many of their friends in town last
week.
Vernon grange was well represented
among the visitors at the installation Of
the officers Of State Line grange on Tues
day evening and report an enjoyable time.
The ladies' sewing society is invited to
meet with Miss leila johnson Wednesday
afternoon, Jan. 10. A full attendance is
desired that arrangements may be made
for the annual festival.
Mrs. A. Withheld is confined to her
room with lame knee resulting from an
injury caused by fall several months ago.
Her daughter, Mrs. c. F. Kenney Of Dan
vers, is spending the week with her.
A very pleasant surprise was given b.
A. Streeter on the occasion Of his cath
birthday anniversary, when his sisters,
Mrs. Smell Of Holyoke, Mrs. Goodenough
and Mrs. Chase, and his eldest daughter,
Mrs. Arthur Jackson of Easthampton,
unexpectedly appeared to congratulate
him Many other relatives also visited
him and all enjoyed very pleasant fam
liz gathering.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Estelle Adams of Whitman, Mass,
is visiting her brother II. A. Dudley, and
other friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Landman return
ed to their hon in Boston, Mass, after
spending nearly week with Mrs Land
mans father, Mr.. Stoddard. who is in fee
bic health.
The Methods; society held another So
cial and turkey supper on Wednesday even
ing but the day proved stormy as beforA
so the attendance was not as large as eX-
pected.
Nineteen came from Smonsvlle to at
tend Prof. Johnson's singing class last
Saturday evening. They were heartily
welcomed by Mr.. johnson and the occa-
sion seemed to be very pleasant both for
class and visitors.
Several friends Of Willie Micott gave
him surprise birthday party last Friday
evening on his 18th anniversary. A merry
time was enjoyed with games, songs and
instrumental music. Cake and coffee were
served and many useful and pretty gifts
were left with him.
Anchor lodge, No. qq,F. Il M. install
ed their officers for the ensuing year as
follows: W. NJ, Martin Haskins; ;. W,
G.. G.. Smith: J. W, +. A. Melendy; sec
rotary, O. ;. Abbott; treasurer, c. d.
Farnum; ;. d q. T. Abbott; j. D., y.
b. johnson; ;. 5, c. V. Bryant; J. 5,
II. A. Dudley; chaplain, Z. W. Melendy;
marshal, j. w, Melendy tyler, II. II.
Collins.
The Baptist ladies' aid society held their
annual meeting on Thursday afternoon
and elected the following officers for the
coming year: President, Mrs. y. A Wood /:
vice president, Mrs. II. 7. Chase; first sec
rotary and treasurer, Mrs. j. ". Meendy;
second secretary and treasurer, Mrs. A. +.
Cudworth; directors, Mrs. +. F. Rugg,
Mrs L. W. Melendy, Mrs. II. A. Dudley.
They also voted to have a sleighride fol-
lowed by chicken pie supper at the town
hall Jan. 10 for the benefit of the society.
Mrs Elsie Shipey of Nashua, y. H.,
but who has made her home at her broth
er-in-law's, Harvey Pierce's, for the past
few months, died al his residence Tuesday
night of pneumonia. She was a native of
this town, a daughter of the late Scion
Thompson. She spent her early life here
and was first married here to a Mr.. Ball,
afterwards removing to Nashua, where he
died, and their only child, a daughter ten
years of age, died there Later she mar
ried a Mr.. Shipley, who died few years
ago. Much of her life has been spent in
caring for the sick in her family, to whom
she has been patient and devoted. She
leaves three brothers and four sisters
Henry l.. and Walter in this town and Lee
roy &. of Glens Falls, y. Y, Mrs. Samy-
ra Bemis of Jamaica, Mrs. +. 5. McAlhs
ter and Mrs. Harvey Pierce in this town,
and Mrs. H. L, Bryant of Somerville,
Mass. Funeral services will be held Fri
day at the residence of Harvey Pierce at
tended by Rev. y. A. Wood.
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GUILFORD

The Houghton family moved into the
parsonage on Wednesday.
A. J. Quincy has bought house in
Hadley, Mass, and will soon move there.
Henry Wilmington has leased one Of 5.
A. Smiths houses in this piece and is
moving his goods from Marlboro into it,
The reading club will meet next Mon
day evening at the home of Mrs. Joel
Flagg, jr. Everybody is invited to come.
The ladies' Of Union society will serve
their usual sugar supper at Broad Brook
hall Tuesday evening, Jan. p. An enter
tanment and sale OF fancy articles will be
held during the evening. All are cordially
invited to attend and make the occasion a
SUCCESS socially and financially.
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WARDSB

c. F. Simpson has moved from J. A.
Wllbur's TO Mr.. Moren's place.
Several of the farmers are busy drawing
wood to supply our village pc, pie.
The quarterly meeting which was ap-
pointed for last Sunday was postponed one
week on account of the illness of the pre-.
siding elder.
Miss Carrie L. Ware and Arthur B. Jop-
son Were called to Brooklne Tuesday Of
this week TO attend the funeral Of their
uncle, VIM. NJ. Ware.
Miss Maud Bemis, who has been in for
several weeks past, is able to be out again.
Her mother, Mrs II. c. Bemis. is at pres
ent suffering with stomach trouble.
Mrs. Mary Bishop is again suffering
from an attack OF the same nature as the
one she had some months ago. This time
her right side is affected instead of the left
side.
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bic Miller, a member of the same auxilia-
ry, an album quilt containing the names
of the 80 members, and said that it was an
expression of the high regard in which
Mrs. Miller is held by the corps, and an
evidence that her labor in the cause they
love SO well was truly appreciated. Mrs.
Miller responded very feelingly AT 9
o'clock the company from Putney started
on their journey homeward. The air
again resounded with the echoing horn,
growing fainter and fainter as the distance
increased between them and the friends
whose hearts were made glad by their visit
10 DummerstOn,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
WEST DUMMERsTON.

The Christian Endeavor society will
hold a supper at "Townsend's hail. to-
morrow evening. Every lady must bring
a box containing lunch enough for two.
The lyceum Wednesday night discussed
the question, Resolved, That money
loaned on real estate should be exempt
from taxation 1t was decided by the
board in the affirmative and by the house
in the negative, on the merits of the qaes-
ton. Question for next Wednesday. RE
solved, That the United States should en-
large its standing army"