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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
WESTMINSTER.

d. c. Wright is at Montpelier attending
the legislature,
Rev. D. II. Strong will preach at the
church next Sunday.
S NJ. Hobart is spending a few days at
Springfield with friends.
G. II. Walker went to Boston Wednes-
day to purchase fall goods.
Mrs. A. NJ. Ranney is visiting her sister
and brother in Fitchburg, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs F. J, Ward took carriage
drive to Wilmington last week.
Mrs. John d. Richardson of Charles
town, y, H., is at L. c. Richardson's.
Mrs. II. F. Bond and son, Hermon,
spent a few days last week in Hinsdale,
n. Fl.
Mrs Mabel Wright and son of Holyoke,
Mass, were at Miss Susan Leach's re-
Gently
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Collins went Mon
day TO Marlboro to visit Mr.. Collins's
brother.
Mrs Joel II. Holton of Burlington is Wis
iting her sisters, Mrs. F. l. Lane and Mrs.
Nellie Nuttng.
Mrs. Carl Adams OF Keene, y. H., was
at her fathers, Nelson Johnson's, several
days this week.
Rev. d. II. Strong and Mrs. Strong of
Bernardston, Mass, are the guests of j.
c. Fem and family.
G. H. Walker has engaged Ernest Gould
of Townshend as clerk. Mr.. Gould began
his duties Wednesday.
Mrs. Il. T. Phelps left Saturday for Dor
chester, Mass, where she will remain sew
eral weeks with relatives.
The play "DiamDn and Hearts" will
be given the first of next month for the
benefit Of the ladies aid society.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Willard of Bos-
ton are spending their vacation at MI Will
lard's uncle's, Henry A. Wizards.
Rev. F. b. Hyde preached at Claremont,
n. H., last Sunday and Rev. Evan Thomas
of Ludlow, supplied the pulpit here.
The Kings Sons met with Mrs. Jessie
Starkey Tuesday evening. The Kings
Daughters will meet with Mrs. Starkey,
this, Friday, evening
A number of our people took in the Val
ley Fair last week and report as usual a
good time, but many were very much dis
appointed in the races.
Miss Elizabeth Hills has been chosen as
delegate from the Christian Endeavor So
ciety to attend the convention which will
be held Oct. lib at Bellows Falls.
James Maynard, jr,, took a trip this
week to Worcester, Mass, and Providence,
RI. He attended friends wedding at
the former place Tuesday evening,
Mrs. George wilkins and two daughters,
who spent the summer in town, went Tues
day to Boston. In few weeks they will
go from there to their home in South Car
DINA.
Will Nutting, who has been in Menomo-
nee, Wis, for several months for his health,
is now expected home very soon. Al
present he is in Chicago visiting his uncle,
W. w. Nutting.
All former members of the Fortnightly
club and others interested, are cordially
invited to be present at the annual bust
ness meeting which will be held with Miss
Susie Kellogg, Monday evening, Oct. 10.
Mrs. Starkey, matron of the Harriet
Goodridge home, gave party for the chill
dren and some of their friends Monday
evening, several of the little girls having
birthdays quite near together at the time
Light refreshments were served.
Mrs. William Pierce and daughter o.
Greenfield, Mass, visited the old Pierce
farm Saturday. While here they tool
views of the old homestead and othel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
Indian Outbreak in Minnesota.

There is a serious outbreak among tie
Indians of northern Minnesota. 1t APP
pears to have grown out of the attempt f
United States officers to arrest members
of the tribe of Chippewa Indians for some
violation of the law. Wednesday there
was a fight between the Indians and force
of 100 United States regulars on a point
OF land which juts out into Leech Lake.
This lake lies in the central northern part
OF the state. The regulars engaged were
men who had seen service at Santiago.
According to the first reports four soldiers
were killed and nine wounded. There
were fears of a general Indian uprising as
a result of the fight.
There was sensational report yesterday
that Gen. Bacon and his whole command
of United States regulars had been wiped
out by the Indians, but the story is not
credited at Washington. The war depart
ment has been asked to send large force
of troops to the scene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
Death Of Col. LaLin OF wes,neId.

Col. James A. Lakin, one OF the most
prominent men Of Westfeld, died Sunday
from Briehts disease. He had lived in
Wes,feld 80 years, and for long time
was engaged in the jewelry business.
About dozen years ago he had an active
part in organizing the Mason's FraternaI
accident association, in which be was sec
rotary and general manager until about
two years ago He was president OF the
Woronoco street railway company aud OF
the American casket company and vice
president Of the WorouocO savings bank.
He had been granted patents on seyera
inventions which were successful. tie
had large property interests in Westield,
and a summer home in Woodmont, Conn
where he entertained extensively. tie
was a member of the Isl Massachusetts
regiment in the civil war, but his title a.
colonel came from his appointment on
GOV. Greenhalge's stan. Col Laku
served two terms in the legislature, and
ran the senate, but was beaten. de-
was ambitious to be councillor, and would
have been candidate this year but foi
his failing health. He is survived by
son and three daughters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
FELCHVILLE.

Rev. F. L. Hopkins, who has been pas
tor of the Baptist church for the past fouI
years, has been obliged to resign on ac-
count of i'll health. He will live al
Worcester, Mass.
Lucen Parker of West Windsor, while
getting out manure on Monday afternoon
was thrown from the wagon by the horses
starting Unexpectedly. The wheels passed
over one of his legs just above the ankle
and crushed it badly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
Is He AIiNe or Dsadi

According to London despatch from
Shanghai, the Pekin correspondent of the
Mercury of that city asserts that the
emperor of China intended to remove the
empress dowager from his path, and en-
trusted his plans to an adherent. The
latter proved traitor. The empress dow
ager, on learning of the plot, sternly up
braided the emperor and invited him to
drink the contents of a cup, to which she
pointed. He swallowed The fluid at a
gulp. 1t is impossible, however, accord
ing to this correspondent, to ascertain
whether the emperor is actually alive or
dead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local applications they cannot reach the
seat of disease Catarrh is blood or constitu.
tioRal disease, and in order TO cure IL you must
take internal remedies Halls Caiarrh cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh cure is
not qusck medicine, II was prescribed by one
of the best ply sicians In This country for years,
and is "A regular prescription. II is composed of
the best tohics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination of the two
ingredients is what produces such wonderful re-
suits In curing catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free
FL. CHENEY & co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price ,5 cents.
Hall Family Pills are the best
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
WESTMINSTER WEST.
EdaOn-Ornaby.

Myron W. Edison of Bellows Falls was
married to Miss Florence A. Ormsby at
the residence of her parents in this village
Wednesday, at II o'clock, in the presence
Of few Of the relatives and personal
friends of the families. The ceremony
was performed by the pastor Of our church
The room was handsomely decorated and
the couple stood beneath the arch while
the vows were exchanged and the cOngrat
ulations of the company were received.
The bride was tastefully sttired and car
red bouquet. An ample collation. was
served to the company present at the con-
clusion of the ceremony. The bride re-
ceived goodly number of gifts from her
friends, among them being dozen solid
silver teaspoons, gift in recognition Of
the long and valued service of the bride as
secretary Of the Sunday school and Chris
tan Endeavor society. No one has served
so long in these offices as she and none
could be more prompt and accurate in that
work than she has been. The couple left
in the afternoon and after a short trip will
return to Bellows Falls to take up their
residence. Mr.. and Mrs Bert Ormsby,
who have been here since Saturday, re-
turned to their home in Jamaica Plain,
after the wedding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
Queen victoria. Narrow Ese.ps

Queen Victoria, her daughter, the ex-
Empress Frederick of Germany, and Prin-
cess Adolphe of Schaumburg-Lippe had
narrow escape from injury while driving
at Balmoral, Scotland, on Monday. The
horses of her majesty's carriage bolted,
the coachman lost control of them and a
serious accident was only averted by the
horses turning into the woods, where the
carriage struck between the trees. The
members of the royal party we're severely
shaken and much alarmed but were not
injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07

MI and Mrs Ranuey Of ST. Johnsbury
came Wednesday to visit their cousin, A.
p. Ranney.
Little Hazel Miller, granddaughter of
Mr. Mack, is seriously ill., and is attended
by DR.. Osgood
John Paddock, who is a member OF the
First Connecticut regiment, was al +, G..
Campbelrs over Sunday.
Nj aud Mrs. c. b. Clark were in town
few days last week. Mr. Clark has ob-
tanned a studio IN Boston and went down
Monday 10 begin his work there.
Mrs. Hall is seriously IN at the residence
Of her son. c. A. Hall There seems to be
a general breaking down of the system,
and it is feared she may not recover
c. II. Wellman wa. in town a few hours
last Saturday on his way from Montpelier,
where he has been employed during tie
summer, to resume his studies at the den
tai college in Boston.
Mrs. Ira Goodhue is confined to her
room by a severe cold, attended with some
fever. She is nearly 50 years Of age and
has been active for a person OF her age.
She has rarely missed attendance at church
up TO this time,
Other buyers have been in for apples,
offering the same price as given last week,
- fol- first quality and 81 - for second,
or in one case the option of $40 for the
two qualities mixed. Some producers pre-
fer this. as they consider the work of sort
ing to be less. A considerable portion last
year was shipped In this way. The work
of picking is well under way. The very
warm weather has caused fruit to ripen
| fast, and the present indication is that, un-
1 less it is gathered soon, much will fall from
| the trees.
The work Of filling the silos in the place
/ has now been completed. The season has
| been very favorable for this work as there
| has been no frost to damage the corn and
the ears have become well ripened. The
number of silos has increased each year Of
late, and this method of preserving the
corn fodder is regarded with favor by all
who have them. They are now in use
upon the farms of F. q. Campbell, Henry
Gorham, j. p. Ranney, w. F. Buxton, C.
/ &. and l.. A. Miller, A. T. Wilcox, II. NJ.
Corlew, J. NJ. Powers, Hugh Goodell and
| Henry Minard.
! The 50th anniversary of the marriage OF
Capt. and Mis-. ID. G. Gorham occurred on
| Saturday, the first of the month. Mrs.
served only in a quiet way by family
| gathering at the old residence, +. +. Cor
ham was up from Boston, and DIR. and Mrs.
Geo. II. Gorham from Bellows Falls.
Their children presented them with a
handsome clock. Mrs. Gorham received
/ a gold thimble, and the captain dressing
| gown and a handsome gold-headed cane
/ from DR.. and Mrs. Gorham. The pleasure
of the occasion was somewhat married by
the sudden illness of MIS-. Gorham in the
afternoon, which prevented her return to
her home until Monday.
At the auction of the Deacon Hall prop
erty on Saturday there was good com
pany in attendance, and a large quantity
of household goods and farming utensils,
some wood and hay were disposed of at
rather low rates for the most part. For
the real estate no purchaser appeared. The
residence was bid in for the heirs by W,
b. Cutting, There is but little land con
nected with it. Mr.. Cutting wishes it to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

D. F. Gushing, jr., of Boston is at home
for few days.
The Loyal legion will meet Saturday
afternoon with Maud Derby.
Mrs. F. d. Goodrich went to Massachu-
sett last week to spend few weeks with
relatives in the neighbohood OF Boston.
Rev. F. d. Goodrich and Chas. Walker
were elected last Sunday as delegates to
the state Sunday School convention at
Lyndonvlle.
Mrs. A. A. Wyman spent the most OF
last week at Manchester Centre in attend
ance upon the w. c. T. U. state conven-
ton. Mrs. Hattie Clark went as a dele
gate from the local union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
A Story ofGIndstone.

A writer in the New York Evangelist
tells story of Mr.. Gladstone when he was
prime minister, He was one of a large
house party at Inyerary Castle, the seat of
the Duke of Argyle, in Scotland. The
famous DR.. Guthrie led the morning and
evening worship every day, and Lady
Mary Campbell, one of the Dukes daugh-
tiers, played the organ. One morning she
was absent, and DR.. Guthrie expressed re-
greet that there was no precentor present 10
lead the singing. Permit me, Doctor -
said one of those present. DR.. Guthrie
looked up and there twas the great, tall
form of Gladstone, who had taken the
Psalm-book in his hand, and all the con-
gregation rose while, to the grand old
tune of 'Martyrdom,' Gladstone led the
morning psalm:
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be understood that if any party would like
to buy more land with it he is ready to sell
his tllage land and pasture on the east
side Of the street, which Immediately ad-
joins the Hall place. and this would make
a very desirable small farm. horse and
two or three cows could be supported. For
the brush lot on Rocky hill no bid was
made
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07

Mrs. NJ. G. Taylor is here for short
visit.
Mrs. Pratt of Windham, Me, is visiting
her son, DR.. Hall Staples.
Miss Grace Powell of Pittsfeld, Mass,
is visiting at }. J. Parker's.
Miss J.. Daniels and Miss McClelland
left for New York Tuesday
Chas. Farrar and son, Parlie, OF New
port, spent Sunday with friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ Wright and son,
Leonard, visited at NJ. w. Wrghts last
week
Mrs. Rose Polmatier and Miss Florence
Willard have recently visited their mother,
Mrs. II. Willard.
Mrs. Sophia Duncan, Miss Alice Dun
can and John Il. Duncan returned TO their
home in Boston Monday.
Mrs. George Whitcomb has returned to
her home here after an absence Of many
months Her daughter, Mrs. O. J Morse,
came with her.
Mrs. A. H. Hall and Miss Margaret
Hall left Thursday for a visit in Bridge
port, Conn. before returning to their
home in Andover, Mass.
Rev. f. j. Ward, who was called here
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hall, re-
manned a few days and preached at the
Congregational church Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
The 4O-MIIe Road Race.

The annual 40-mile handicap bicycle road
race for the Mt Kilburn wheel clubs gold
and silver medals and other prizes was run
Friday afternoon over a 44-lap course
through the village streets. There were
nine starters, and five finished. No club
member finished, and in consequence the
medals will be held for another year by the
former winner. The first prize was taken
by Antoine Bashaw, a three minute man.
and the second and time prizes were won
by Henry Grignon, who finished in hours
80 seconds. Other winners were Thomas
Donovan and c. p. Barber, The race was
witnessed by large number of spectators,
and the time, considering the course, which
contained three sharp corners, was fast.
The judges were Barney Cannon, jr, f. l..
Howard and Charles Martin; timekeepers,
Frank NJ. Thompson and G. 7. Sherwin.
Grignon would have received an extra
prize of $25 had he ridden the course in
less than two hours.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07

The longest plants in the world are sea-
weed. One tropical and sub-tropical variety
is known which, when it reaches its full
development, 1t is at least 800 feet in length.
Seaweeds do not receive any nourishment
from the sediment at the bottom or borders
of the sea, but only from air and mineral
matters held in solution in the seawater.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07

The pulpit of the Universalist church
will be occupied next Sunday by Rev. d.
L. Fisher of Hinsdale, n. II.
The school board held its regular month
ly meeting Saturday afternoon. No bust
ness of particular importance came before
it.
+. W. Burbank, who has been employed
here in the office of the International Paper
company, is to travel in the interest OF
that company
The first meeting of the teachers of tn,
graded schools was held at the High schoo
building Monday after school hours. Su
perintendent Cox outlined his plans anC
policy for the years work.
John Hassett was called home from Der
lin Falls, Me-, Saturday by the serious i'll
ness of his son, who has pneumonia. HI
is now very much better, and hopes are en-
tertained of his speedy recovery.
Deacon c. W. Osgood and Rev. John H
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
Be meIClIul 10 me, " OOu'
Thy mercy unto me
Do Thou extend, because my soul
10th mat bar frusf In Thaa

"There was pathos about his singing
that made him, to his establishment, find
that he was singing almost a solo to the
weeping accompaniment of many. The
premier of England in ringing tones sang
that penitential cry to God. Holding the
helm of the great empire, every one felt
that it was true that he put his trust in
God -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07

Andrew Schick, "a, committed suicide
by taking Paris green at Greenfield Satur.
day. His wife died a short time ago, and
having no near relatives he was very de-
spondent, and INDUCED in liquors TO ex-
cess. He was worth several thousand dol
lars, owning house on Mil street and
having money in the bank
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
Plans for the Christian EndeavOr Com
VentIOn.

Preparations for the Christian Endeavor
convention, which is to begin here Tuesday
evening, are being made rapidly. A
thorough canvass of the village has been
made by the young peoples societies of the
different churches, for places of entertain
ment.
Although they have been very succ IS
full, they have not secured quite the num-
bers wished, as from 800 to 400 delegates
and speakers are expected. If any one
has a spare bed, or seat at their table which
they would be glad TO have used, the en-
tertainment committee would be glad to
know it, George Stebbins, who will
have charge of the music, will be present
to take charge of the rehearsal of the
chorus Wednesday evening. The conven-
ton colors are red, white and blue, with
which colors the opera house, Union and
Banquet halls are decorated Rev. {. a.
Dickinson gives the opening address Tues
day evening Wednesday evening a re-
ception will be given in Union hall, and
excursions are planned for Wednesday
afternoon to Kurn Hattin homes and Yer
mont Academy.
The headquarters of the convention
will be in Banquet hall under the opera
house The decorating committee have
Christian Endeavor flags and badges for
sale, and the more they are patronized the
better will be the condition of their treas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-07
knights Of PythIRs.


The severe rain of Wednesday prevented
the parade of the Knights OF Pythias,
which had been looked forward to with a
good deal of expectation by residents OF
all parts of the town The route they had
planned covered the larger part of the
village, embracing as it did the Square,
Westminster, Atkinson, Henry, School,
Church and Rockingham streets. Nearly
all the buildings in the Square and resi-
dences along the line of the march were
decorated with the colors of the order,
blended with the national colors. About
$50 Sir Knights were in attendance upon
the meetings held.
Tuesday evening the third degree was
worked, in Odd Fellows hall by the local de
gree team upon two candidates. supper was
served and "A social hour enjoyed after the
working of the degree. One of the visit
ing lodges gave an exhibition drill in the
opera house Wednesday afternoon. In the
evening IA large audience gathered in the
opera house to enjoy an entertainment tC
which the public was invited. The singing
of Mrs Lima Thwing Hubbard was much
enjoyed, as it always is by Bellows Fall:
audiences Mrs j. II. Blakeley contrib
uted to the enjoyment of the evening by
the reading of damon and Pythias, and
was greeted with pleasure by Bellows Falls
people who have not heard her for some
time An address was given by Hon
Charles A. Lee of Pawtucket, X. /, or
"The Beginning and Growth of the Lodge
At the close of this grand military bal
was held in Union hall, nearly 100 couples
being on the floor The hall was tastefully
decorated with the lodge colors making
with the uniforms and dresses on the floor
very pretty sight. After the ball one Of
Towns hotels admirable suppers was en-
joyed The convention was continued int
the day Thursday by meetings of the lodge
in their hall
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BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
The Christian EndcavOr COnven-
ton.

Program Of the state Meeting 20 he
Held Oct. IL TO IL.
The following is the provisional advanced
program of the Vermont Christian En-
deavor convention which will be in session
at Bellows Fails Oct II to 13:
TUESDAY EVENING, OCT. II.
Praise Service, George G. stebhins
Address DR. c. A. Dickinson, Boston
WEDNESDAY FORENOON, OCT. -.
Rble Study. c. W. osgood, Bellows Falls
Secretary's Report.
Treasurer's II, port
Reports from Societies and Unions.
Address Rev p wompr, Willamstown
address, Col Porter Dale, Island Pond
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Junior Rally.
Address mrs r. f. Oihih
WEDNESDAY, EVENING.
Address. Rev =. A. Goodspeed. Springfield
Address, Rev. F. NJ. Gardner, Winthrop, Presi-
dent Of the Massachusetts Christian En-
deavor Union.
Reception
THURSDAY FORENOON, OCT. ID.
School of Methods. william Shaw, Boston, Treas.
urer United Society Christian Endeavor.
Missions Mrs. c. j. eterson
stud Mt Volunteer Work, IS. Pierce
Tenth Legion, Rev. =. q. French
Quiet Hour, Mrs. f. V. D Garrison
Address Or. O. s Davis
Address, Rev Geo Puddefoot, United States
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
TEMPERANCE Mrs G. A. Leavitt, Aubnrndale,
Honorary President Worlds W c. T L.
Address, Rev, a W. Hitchcock. Newhurypnrt
Address Rev Andrew Gillies, Mont prlier
THURSDAY EVENING.
Address Rev Roland Grant, Concord
Address william Shaw, Boston
Consecration Service Treasurer VIM Shaw
Music for the entire convention is TO be
under the leadership of George G. Stebbins
of New York
All of the railroads in Vermont will sell
tickets at reduced rates to those who are
to attend the convention. The rate from
Brattleboro and return will be 81.