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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
NORTHFIELD, MASS.

The public library will be closed or
Thanksgiving day.
The public schools close next Friday,
Nov. 13. They will reopen the Monday
following Thanksgiving.
Miss Annie Palmer has sufficiently re-
covered to be able to return to her du-
ties as teacher of music in the public
schools of the town.
Rev. Geo. F. Pentecost of Yonkers was
in town on Monday and Tuesday of this
week inspecting the improvements going
on at his summer home here.
A large gang of men are at work digging
the trench and laying the water pipes from
the reservoir to the village. The pipes are
laid toward the village as far as Bacon's
mill.
Mrs. Orison Knights has been staying
for few days with friends who are spend
ing the winter in the house that was for
merly owned and occupied by Mr.. and
Mis-. Knights.
The piers of the new bridge across the
Connecticut river are completed and the
apparatus for such work removed. The
iron for the superstructure is not here yet,
but Engineer Shaw has gone to New Jer-
sey to inspect that already completed and
hasten work on the remainder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
WHITINGHAM.

Mrs. Henry Reed has been on the sick
list.
Cora Aldrich is working at Arthur Ban
croft's.
Merton Wheeler spent Sunday with his
mother.
Miss Johnson is teaching the school in
district No. 6.
Mrs. Clara Bascomb and two children
are visiting her father.
Mrs. II. A. Wheeler and Gerald went
to North Adams Monday.
Miss Carrie Snow visited her niece, Belle
Chase, part of last week.
Arthur Bancroft cut cash in the side
of his foot with an axe last Monday.
E. A. Temple & Co. expect to ship car
load of apples from Nottingham station
this week.
The "Priscilla" doesn't seem to be very
well taken care of. 1t has been gradually
sinking for some time and now lies under
several feet of water.
Shepard Faulkner of Readsboro drives
through this and adjoining towns quite
Frequently nowadays with travelling sales
men, as the railroad does not accommodate
their business at this time of the year.
Wheeler Brothers have nearly finished
cutting and drawing the logs that were
blown down last June during the cyclone
that swept through the woods between the
river road and the Nottingham hill road
up towards Jacksonville station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
A Mayors Act.
AN EFFORT IN the CAUSE OF SUFFERING
HUMANITY.
The Successful Method Of Mayor Wsnsr Accomplishing Praise
worthy Undertaking Many People will bs Benefited.
From the Optic Ne,o,, Welisvtlte, Mo.

The Hon. c. II. Weltner, mayor of Wells.
vile, Mo-, has lately accomplished something
of which he might justly be proud. 1t is an
effort in the cause of suffering humanity and
one which, for nearly ten years. he has been
quietly trying to carry out.
Everyone in and around Wellsvile knows
Mayor Weltner, and of his progressive bust.
ness ability, which has made him leader in
various enterprises. 1t is this fact which
inspires confidence and the hearty support OF
citizens in his undertakings.
About ten years ago he appealed to the
best local physicians, as well as TO a number
of specialists, for relief from the dread dis.
ease-catarrh, but his appeals were in vain I;
the doctors efforts were fruitless. The dis.
ease, all the while, was fastening its clutches
hrmer upon him and he was about to despair
of ever obtaining relief when DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People were recommended
and as last resort he began their use, the
happy sequel of which il that he now feels
like new man.
became aware about ten years ngo." he
says, "ofthe fact that some disease was prey.
ing upon me. The physician whom ! CON
suited diagnosed my case as 'pharyngeal
catarrh' and prescribed for it.
Instead of getting relief the disease had
deeper hold upon my system.
i" ! sought other physicians, but their treat
ment was unavailing. | tried a number of
catarrh remedies, but without obtaining any
relief to speak of, and had come to the con.
clusion that my case was incurable DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People were
recommended to me, and | concluded to give
them a trial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
Death OF Mrs. Annie Minis,

llinsdale lost one of her oldest residents
Monday morning by the death of Mrs
Annie Minis. Mrs. Minis was born Feb. / 8,
1906 and died Nov. IA, 1893, having at
tanned the age of nearly 90. She was born
in Rutland, Mass, but at the age of four
removed to Roxbury, n. H., where she
spent the greater part of her life, coming
to Hinsdale to live with her son, David Minis,
about Is years ago. Until within a year
Mrs Minis had enjoyed remarkably good
health for one so old, and up to the last
her hearing was as keen and her mind as
quick to act as ever. Her memory was
especially active, and during her last sick
ness she retold many incidents of her
Younger life.
She was married at the age of Is, and
was left widow in 1865 She was a life
long member of the Congregational church.
and when unable to attend church never
failed to study her Sunday school lesson as
the Sabbath came round.
Mrs. Minis left one brother, Dea Henry
Phillips of keene, and six children. four
sons and two daughters, as follows: Mrs
Lura Mather of West Brattleboro; Mrs
Amanda Starkey and Mrs Lemuel Minis of
Winchendon; Osgood Minis of Freeland,
Mich; David and Rural Minis of Hinsdale
The funeral took place at the home of her
son, David Minis, on High street at 9:45
Wednesday morning in charge of Rev. w.
+. Renshaw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
Bureau of Ordnance Expenditures.

Gen. d. w. Flagler, chief of the bureau
of ordnance, has made his annual report
to the secretary of war. 1t shows there
was expended during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1898, S7,34S, 795, and that there
still remains of the appropriations made
for the ordnance bureau $40, 793, 359. This
large sum is derived from the appropria-
tions for the fiscal year which were made
for war purposes, amounting to $21, 504,-
592.
Regarding the equipment of volunteers
the general thinks it would be as we'll to
have the government equip them instead
of their bringing their state arms into SER
vice, saying that it could be done as quick
ly owing to the condition of the arms of
state troops. He speaks in terms of praise
of the manner in which work has been per-
formed at arsenals and ordnance factories
in the rush that was made in putting the
country on footing for the war with
Spain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
WEST CHESTERFIELD. N. II.


Mrs. W. w. Farr is this week in Con-
cord, n. II.
Nellie Clegg and little son are working
for A. A. Farr.
Hall, the slater, finished his work for
John f. Snow on Monday.
r. c. Farr is at work carpentering on
John F. Shows new house.
Miss Mary Cobleigh, who was reported
as sick in Brattleboro last week, is now
convelescing.
Mr. and Mrs. Larkin d Farr are now
rejoicing over the recent birth of a grand
daughter in Tampa, Florida.
Squire Amidon lost his best horse last
Saturday evening. 1t dropped dead short
ly after being released from the stall.
Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Stowell are this week
in attendance at the National Grange meet
ing being held in Concord, n. II.
Ira d. Farr expects to run the grist
mill of Chas. II, Amidon again this winter.
He will begin work there before long.
The storehouse, shop and office of See
~ Shlpman, which has been built by Farr,
VIM d Co., was completed Monday
night.
We are glad to learn that Mrs. Betsey
Bennett and her daughter Emma are to
make their home here this winter with her
brother, Horace d. Smith.
A special meeting of Spofford grange
has been called for Saturday evening next,
for the purpose of receiving and referring
applications for membership.
Ann Durham has gone to care for Mrs.
Augusta Stoddard, who fell and was badly
injured while in Brattleboro some time
ago and has been confined to her bed
since.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
HINSDALE, N. H.
A Highway Robbery.
"A Pol"nder, Who Held Up IA Fellow
COuntryman, Captured After "A Lively
Chase and Held Under S3OO Bonds.

"A Pol"nder, who Held Up Fellow
COuntryman, Captured AFTER n Lively
Chase and Held Under S3OO Bonds.
Some excitement was created in town
Monday by the news of highway robbery
on the Brattleboro road Sunday evening
and visions of masked men with sand-bags
and drawn revolvers demanding of the un-
suspecting traveller the usual alternative of
cash or life, hoated across the minds of the
people.
The facts are as follows: Michael Sid
caschy, Poander, employed at Dooittle's
lumber camp in North Hinsdae. was in
Brattleboro Sunday, seeking little relaxa-
ton. While there he met Augustus Smith,
a fellow countryman, and in the conversa-
ton that followed he invited Augustus
to the camp, where he promised to find
him work. Augustus accepted the invita-
ton in good faith and in company the new
made friends started for the camp. When
part of the distance had been traversed
Sidcaschy suddenly turned on Smith and
Selling him by the collar demanded his
money.
Smith Immediately surrendered his little
fortune, amounting to three English SOW
ereigns, and then escaped and ran to the
house of Mr.. Harvey. Mr. Harvey and
Smith went over to the camp, but found
Sidcaschy stubborn, so they returned to
Hinsdale and armed with the necessary
papers and accompanied by Officers Kinds
and Metcalf again sought the camp, to find
that Sidcaschy had fled in the direction of
the wire ferry. The officers divided their
forces and gave chase. Kinds went down
the river road just in time to head off the
fugitive in Hanrahans woods, where he
succeeded in capturing him.
The hearing was held Monday forenoon
before Justice Wilder. The prisoner gave
up the money but seemed to have forgot
ten what English he ever knew, his an
swers being unsatisfactory. He was
bound over in the sum of $500 to the April
term of court. In default of bail he was
remanded to the county Jail at Keene,
whittier he was taken Monday by Officers
Kinds and Metcalf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18

when had taken half box OF them I
began to feel that they were bringing me the
relief for which had been seeking.
- 1t has been about two years since | com
menced taking them. have used eight boxsa
and am so much benefited that | can cheer.
fully recommend these pills as a wonderful
medicine.
would earnestly insist that all who are
similarly afflicted give these pills trial, fully
believing that they will obtain results such
as can be obtained from no other source. Dur
ing the eight years / was troubled with
the disease prior to taking DR.. Williams'
Pink Pills for Pale People, | spent three
hundred dollars for medical aid which was
the same as thrown away, as no benefit was
derived.
Now, the secret Of these pills is that they
purify the blood, and ofcourse, that will helm
IN any disease. They are the best blood purk
fer | ever used"
The best authorities state that catsrrb ia
blood disease acting upon the mucous surfaces
OF the system. 1t does not always commences
In the lose, but frequently starts in the
stomach or bowels with symptoms like dys-
pepsia, which many mistake for that disease.
This is because the blood is in such a con.
dltion as to irritate the stomach. It's waste
OF time and money besides harmful to uao
snuhs." DIR. Williams Pink Pills for PALE
Peopl are composed Of vegetable ingredients.
forming an internal remedy which acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, cleansing it from impurities and
causing the diseased matter to pass through
the proper channels. The medical profession
recommends these pills and every druggist
sells them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18

"The mixed metaphor" says the De-
troit Free Press, "has for years been con
sidered what is technically known as a
peach, but not long ago an embryo Henry
Clay, a contestant for oratorical honors in
the University of Michigan, sprung one 80
much more rapid that in the metaphor
race it may be said to win in walk. Ris-
ing up on his tiptoes and swelling out his
chest like pouter pigeon, the young ora
tor exclaimed as though he would his
words might go a-thundering down the
ages: The star of empire, tripping with
light footsteps across the Atlantic, poises
on her out-stretched pinions in the air,
and then pitches-and let us hope 1t may
be forever-her tent above the dome OF
the capitol of Washington"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18

Mrs. c. e. Hovey and son Sewall are Wis
iting relatives at Keene, n. II.
Miss Rose Estabrook of Leominster,
Mass, is visiting at the parsonage.
Mrs. A. n. Sherman and daughter Mar
ian are spending the week with Putney
friends.
Clyde Bette-ley, late fireman on the New
London road, is the new engineer at the
steam mill.
Mrs. Amy Wheeler White was called to
Boston Thursday by the sudden illness of
her husband.
Mrs. f. c. Gotta entertained quite COM
pany of young people with their teacher,
last Monday, in honor of the 18th birth
day anniversary of her daughter Ella.
Preaching at the Methodist church by
the pastor Sunday morning. Subject of
the evening service under Epworth league
auspices, '"Praise and Thanksgiving
The Williamsville lecture course will
open Friday evening, Nov. %, at the Meth
odist church with Wallace Batchelder of
Rutland, the only Vermont representative
in Roosevelts Rough Riders, as speaker.
At the Universalist church next Sunday
morning Rev. ID. A. Ball will deliver the
second sermon in the series on "The Sym
pathy of God" In the evening the Young
Peoples Christian Union will consider the
subject, Spiritual Athletics; How Best
Can We Exercise unto Goodness"
Miss Annie L. Nickerson closed her first
term as teacher in our village school last
Friday. Miss Nickerson has been highly
successful in her work and has been en-
gagged for the winter term, beginning the
first Monday after Thanksgiving. All of
the schools in the south part of Newfane
will also begin the same day with the same
teachers as during the fall term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
Death OF John Cunningham.

John Cunningham died Monday morning
at II 80 of valvular disease of the heart,
aged about 20 Mr.. Cunningham was
native of. county Waterford, Ireland, and
came to this country at the age of % He
was we'll and favorably known in this
vicinity, especially in Ashuelot, having
been a resident of that village for over 35
years, during the greater part of which
time he was an operative In the wooden
factory at that place. About six years ago
his health began to fail, and he was obliged
to give up work. Less than a year ago he
lost his wife, and his son, Edward, upon
whom he depended for support. The dis
ease continued to gain upon him, and last
August he came to the home of his niece,
Mrs. Edward Bellville, where he remained
until his death.
The funeral was held in St Joseph's
church, in charge of Father Wilde. The
burial took place in Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18

,l,n OF her left knee were torn so that #
WIN DE necessary for her to remain nerfect0
~ quiet for six weeks or more. The horse
which was responsible for the accident
ana which Mr.. Bailey was keeping temno'
'",IIy, mas been sold and sent to Boston.
f. H. Pierce bought for 5000 the 12o.
acre farm known as the Bralav far,, ~,
Westminster West, which was sofa bv ar -
tlon. The farm contains some goo3 tiuo
Der, and Mr.. Pierce is cutting II off %
r n'ii as possible and is drawing it to his
I'll ,a nrre. IL Is understood that he will
V ,lo tne iarm Tor sale after he has cut off
me me-, IIlnoer' The timber on the Lorenzo
p SIelu Iarm, which Mr. Pierce recently
this village. ''''' III
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
WILMINGTON.

The schools have all closed for two
weeks.
Hiram Haskell of Brandon is in town
this week.
Representative Ware was home over
Sunday
o. o. Ware is in New York purchasing
a full line of seasonablo goods.
G.. II. Parmelee has returned from Bos-
ton where he went last week to buy goods
for the winter trade.
j. II. Kidder had the misfortune to hurt
his hand very badly while at work on the
dam near the club house.
Ashley M. Parmelee continues about the
same in health. 1t is now fully six weeks
since he was able to be at his place of
business.
The Misses Heather are pushing work
on their new residence. When complete
it will be one of the finest in southern
Vermont.
The members of the local telephone cir
cult met on Tuesday evening and voted to
have the line put in the best repair, and it
is to be hoped that service will be more
satisfactory hereafter.
The report gained general circulation
last week that Mrs. f. l.. Upton died sud-
denly on Wednesday. 1t seems that the
report was incorrect, and we are most hap
Ply to say that Mrs. Upton is living, with
fair prospect of recovery.
1t was recently discovered that the stee-
pie on the Baptist church was unsafe, ow-
ing to decay of timbers at base of the
structure. H. L. Adams has been engaged
to take it down. 1t is to be hoped that a
new one will be erected. People have be-
come so accustomed to watching the wealth
er vane in order to determine the
direction of the wind that they find it
hard to get along without it. The
intimation has been made that If
fine belfry is erected the family of a
certain former prominent member would
contribute bell in memoriam. We hope
the suggestion may be carried out
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
WINDHAM.
Paul Jones is gaining slowly but steadi

Paul Jones is gaining slowly but steadily,
Mr. and Mr.. Lewis of Groton, Mass,
visited at A. A. GOodelPs over Sunday.
The young mems minstrel troupe will
exhibit in the vestry of the Congregational
church, Monday evening, Nov. 2l. A clam
chowder supper will be served at the close
of the entertainment. A cordial invitation
is extended to ALL
Edward Gordon, who is living at ii. G.
Stowelrs this winter, was taken suddenly
blind last week. Up to Friday he could
see as well as any one; then he noticed a
blur before his eyes and Saturday morning
he was totally blind and has remained in
that condition ever since.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
vomsn Need No, BE Discouraged.

The nervous tension under which most of our
women constantly live affects the female organ
ism seriously. Heavy household burdens social
GA cites. work In some commercial establish
ment-any OF these duties seem impossible to
women who are III and yet they keep up for a
time under pressure of he demands upon th-m
When they break down the ADVICE and treatment
70 the root of the 'uble they get no better
They are disc uraged, worn OUT, Tired OF he
The great sp cAlist in mems dlS,ases' Dr
ron NJ ISIS has shown thouSa nf women who
tbonght thems- Ives hopeless invads the way To
health His Office is open o al women tor trte
shout your case h- will advise you by IN IL ab
soIntsy free Of all st aud conhd-nllallv The
glorious remedie- discovered ny TINS protoun
81 vsician are an valuable Ion TO women. II
'sts nothing 10 be put on the road TO heal b. and
ali ailiag women sh "a d wr 10 DR. Greene at
once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
EAST PuTNEV

Phelps ~ Wares auction sale of cows
ana helfers last Wednesday was one of the
largest on record. Although the crowd
was third smaller than at the last sale
.he oids were numerous and snappy. One
hundred aud seventy-fve head we're sold
IN hve hours. NJ. NJ. Taplin of Barton
Landing was the auctioneer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
THE PUTNEY COLUMN.
Picrce-Chandler.

r.ru,r Putney Young Man Married I'm
cloremont, ". ---wn Live In Wal
ungford, Conn
Arthur f. Pierce of Wallingford. Conn.
ann of Mr.. and Mrs G.. l.. Pierce of this
rilI,rr. and Miss Addie Belle Chandler of
C,remont, n II, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Ira +. Chandler, were married at the
brides home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. c.
o. Sargent performing the ceremony. The
house was handsomely trimmed with
NOTED plants and cut flowers. An arch of
evergreen and white flowers had been erect
ed. beneath which the marriage VOWS were
said,
Miss Eta Chandler, sister of the bride.
was bridemaid and w. E. Turner was best
man The bride was gowned in silk, of
peacock blue. The guests were limited to
Immediate relatives and friends. From
ont Of town were Mr.. and Mrs. c.. d. Col
lin, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dodge of
Newport Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Pierce and
the nroom's two sisters, Mrs. +. G. Lewis
and Mrs. f. A. Burditt of Putney.
After a wedding breakfast Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierce left for Boston. They will begin
housekeeping in Wallingford, where they
will arrive about Dec. l.
The Claremont Advocate says. "Mr.
Pierce was formerly in business here, hav-
ing purchased the shoe store of A. p. I'm
derwood, and conducted it until selling a
few months ago to G. II. Weed & Co.
During his residence here he made many
friends who wish him well, and established
a reputation for uprightness that will 90
far towards guaranteeing happiness in his
future. His bride is one of Claremont's
most charming young ladies, grad
uate of Stevens High school, and for
some time assistant in the post-ofiice,
where her ability and affabiity made her
most acceptable to the public"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
A Card.

To the many neighbors and friends who so
kindly assisted us In our late bereavement, we
wish to extend our heartfelt thanks. May they
be likewise remembered in their time of trouble.
MR. AND MRS LUKE FERRlTER
AND FAMILY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
a Card.

We desire to express our sincere thanks to our
neighbors and friends for the many flowers and
for their sympathy during the sickness and death
of our husband and father.
MRS. ELIJAH F. REED
AND FAMILY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
Trustee For the Hewett Estate Appoint-

Ell.
There was a hearing in the probate
office in Bellows Falls Wednesday on the
petition of Miss Minnie A. Hewett for the
appointment of a trustee for the Hewett
estate, which amounts to many thousands
of dollars. Mr.. Hewett willed his property
to Mrs. Hewett for use during the rest of
her life. The will provided that the
Mr. Hewett's adopted daughter. Mark
Ward of this town and j. T. Moore of
Bellows Falls were named as executors,
but Mr.. Moore asked that some other per-
so be appointed in his place. The court
appointed G. L. Pierce, brother of Mrs.
Hewett. The executors made their settle
ment with the estate, but Mr.. Pierce con-
tinued to act as agent for Mrs. Hewett.
Miss Hewett petitioned a short time ago
for the appointment of trustee on the
ground that her interests were not being
properly cared for. The hearing was be-
fore Judge L. NJ. Read. Judge E. l..
Waterman of Bratteboro was counsel for
Miss Hewett, and f. A. Bodies of Bellows
Falls for Mr.. Pierce. The court raised no
question as to whether trustee should be
appointed, the only question being as to
who should receive the appointment. Mr..
Bolles stated that Mrs. Hewett's first
choice was G.. L. Pierce and that her Sec
Ond choice was Harlan p. FAIR. Judge
Waterman preferred the appointment of
a. w. j. Wilkins, but of the two others
he preferred Mr.. Farr. The court ap-
pointed Mr. Farr, and he will begin his
duties at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
A small Blaze.

At about $3.50 Wednesday afternoon the
fire department was called out by what
promised to he a serious fire in the house
occupied by Edward Bergeron and owned
by Frank jackson. On their arrival it was
found that the roof inside the L of the
house was all a blaze and the fire had got
ten between rafters and the States
The department worked promptly and Wig
orouslv and soon had the fire under control.
The cause was a defective fue and the
damage was about $75. Insured.