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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-03
DR. TomIinsonss
DENTAL OFFICE,

CORNER OF CHARLES AND L1BERTY srREEaa
CHARLESToWN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-03
SING Kee Laundry.
Brown Buiiding, opposite National Bank,
CHARLES TOWN, w. VA.

Our Laundry turns out the very best of
work. Work taken every day and turned out
the second or third. Shirts, Collars and Cuffs
In gloss or domestic finish. just as yOu like II.
fiease give US call and take good care of
the ticket. Whenever You call for Laundry
return ticket In order to get your work. Our
work is all done by hand, aud your clothes
VIII last twice as long as when washed by ma
chinery, 1 will not be responsible for Laun-
dry that is not taken out within the limit OF
sixty days. Yours respectfully.
March -6m. SING KEE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-03
w Ar NEW i

interesting, and If you this through You viii find
just as much to interest you The majority of people
busy talking about the that they forgot
ten to furnish themselves with Spring and Summer
essaries.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-03

Mr.. Howard Birdsel and sister, Miss
Geneva, of Loudoun county, Va, ac-
companied by Miss Leola Howell, of
Chase City, Va, spent Saturday and Sun
day with the family of Mr. B. F. Ramey.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-03

WYE cell Gasoline in any quantity. and We
~ as0 sen s EAsTERDAY & co,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-03

GELL your Fat Ewes and Bucks now.
~ 70. G, E. WALL,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-03

TIME Genuine Wonder, for sale by Easterday
j q Co. stands unrivalled. II has no equet
as a heat ,TIroducer heat distributor or fuel
aver and b a demonstrated success. Cali
and examine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
SOUTH VERNON

Miss Mary Skies and her mother have
returned from Boston, where they have
been spending the winter.
Miss Lydia Fairfield Is spending som.
time IN Mhateiy. where she went 20 at
tend the wedding OF ner cousin. Miss Clara
Dickinson.
The Denuison farm, which was adver
tised to be sold at auction was bought a,
private sale hv William A. Newton. who
owns the farm adjoining
Members OF state Line grange presented
a urama Tuesday evening. upon which they
nave been working for some time 10 wa.
entitled The Danger Signal The parts
were well carried aud IN spite of the rain
"a goodiy number were present
The >plau house recently purchased br
johnson brothers has been remoieied for
two families the new tenant being Mr
Stevens. VINO is the new section master 0r
the Contra erm0ut railroad between mere
and Nortnned
j.. IS. Brown. who has a dairy OF -
COWS being suspicious that some were die
ea~e4. recently applied 90 tne state % have
them tested. Ire result was that seven were
condemned. They were kiled and inspect
cd last saturday. some showing the di..
ease lu ine worst form
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
BROOKI1NE.

MIR. Anderson is at home from his work
in Maine
Glenn f. Morse and Miss Ham of North
amptou, Mass. have been spending week
at 4. II. Morse S.
Dea. pierce's mill has been very quiet
for two or three weeks 10 has been shut
down for a good part of the time.
Rev and Mrs f. w sharpe visited at
Mrs NJ C. Whites on their return from
conference. Miss Marcia White has also
been at home
+. O. Merrheld expects to be in Mont
pelier " ednesdav to attend the special ses-
sion of the Legislature which convenes
Thursday morning,
MIR and Mrs r. NJ Allhee are rejoicing
IN the news that they have become grand
narents their SON CIV Alhee. having vel
coined to his home little son, on the goth
OF April.
Miss Lena Morse the teacher IN school
No. 3. presented each of her last winters
pupils on Monday with very handsome
souvenir containing her picture the names
of the school board and the pupils names
The war is the prominent theme of CON
versation among our people. The women
are as deeplv interested as the men. and
the papers are read eagerly It's rumored
that one or two Brooklne men have en-
listed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
SOUTH LONDONDERRY

w. o. Stewart is working in Landman s.
store
Mrs. Arthur Allen is rejoicing in the pos
session of new bicycle.
Mabel Walker was at home over SUNDAY
from Northheld seminar
Curtis G Robinson. who mas enlisted In
the Estev Guard spent sunday with his
parents III tins place
several of the young people here observ-
ed May day hv hanging pretty little baskets
at the doors of their friends
Harvey C. Reed of Burlington. a former
postal clerk here. mas been welcome visi-
tor IN the village the past few days
Several from this place attended the cele-
hration at WIndham last Monday given iu
honor of Gardner Upham, VINO was 100
wears Old that day
Rev Mr. Forest who mas preached 90
the Methodist church here for the past two
years, was assigned 90 Weston and Rev
MIR. Evans who was preaching at " est1n.
takes tins passionate lie preached In, nr.,
sermon here last sunday
Rev ana Mrs IS. 40 bryant of this
place attended the golden wedding OF Nr
and Mrs. Ira " Drale at Ludlow on Tue.
day. Air. Gale Is "a nrotner-in-lav OF Mr.
Bryant MIR. aud Mrs. OraIe were formerly
resident, OF tins town ami Will bee pleasantly
remembered uv many.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
TOWNSHEND

/ Mrs. Alton Holding is Il
/ Merle Willis was Iu town Sunday
/ Charlie Alien was M town last week.
Willie Sparks began 10 work for Julian
| Taft MAY
Rev. g.. j. d. Meacnam mas been rslr-
pointed superintendent OF schools
W. h. Bailey and family nave returned
/ home after a visit az their old nom.
IS. H. Miles mas bought tine swan build
INK l1t and ma, already begun imuroy,
meut-
Miss Gertrude Hurree OF W.uhau has
been Obliged To- leave ,cho1. on account of
illness
A very pleasant evening was spent at the
Baptist birthday party ami good sum was
realized.
Bessie Hardy entertained the member ~
her class which l- the graduating class Iu
honor oi her 10th brthaa
Miss Anna Twitcheu has returned t9 her
duties at Hotel Fullerton ~ "a ester after "a
vacation of some weeks.
The graduating class In the seminary
went % hrattieourl saturday o. nave their
class photographs taken
Air and Mrs, Joel Day visited III Glare.
mont. n. H., last week. Their son IN that
place belongs TO a militia company. ana he
expects 10 be called into service
J.. H. Fessenden mas returned home
from Glens Falls, N. . where be mas had
treatment for ms eve, at the bemis eye
sanltarIum
Prof Gardner, who mas taught elocutlou
IL the seminar for several terms Is here
o. drill the students IN prize speaking and
IN their graduating exercise
Nav Willard began her school at " est
lownshend last Monday, and Fred Meach-
am began ms IN Jamaica Lillian burpee
OF Windham teaches IN the Carr dlstriet
90. T.. MAY Of Fitzwiibam. " H.. ha,
come % live with Mr., Nav parents. Mr.
ana Mr.. T. j. Carr. John Coy. who has
lived with Air. Carr several years. wal. 80
away
Moses Randall lost a valuable morse last
week. " While STANDING ID front Of the
steam mil. without any apparent cause DO
started ana ran at % furious rate and
colIded with d pile of logs. crushing it,
skull
TINS year trout fishing is at a staudsriN
as all the best brooks are posted ana guard.
ed as a treasure IT this thing ls kent uu
and the law enforced TOR q Few wears we
will have much better fishing Mr. Ware
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
WEST TOWNsHnND

School began Monday with Miss May
Willard as teacher
Charles Howe has gone TO New York to
buy goods for the new store
Miss Mamie Whipple of Proctorsville
spent last week at Henry Trips.
Edwin Chase, who has been suffering
from a severe stomach trouble for some
time. has been much worse of late.
T. J.. Barber went 90 Boston Tuesday to
select spring goods lie was accompanied
by ms mother. Mrs. A. A. Barber who ex-
poets to remain III Ohariestown for a time
as guest of Mrs Thomas Doaue.
Clark Alondell who mas been living in
the west end tenement of j. H. Boyden s
house mas moved to Londonderry. Re
pairs have been begun on the tenement
with a view TO accommodating the post
office IN the near future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

Mr. Thaver and wife, who move to Gill;
Mass, this week
Dudley Crosier and family will move in
"A few days to the j. Henry Pratt farm
having been engaged to work for MIR.
Pratt the coming season.
The Reading circle will meet Monday
evening. May o. with Miss Mia Newton
The subject for the reading is Nathanie,
Hawthorne and his writings.
Buel Robb, who engaged to teach the
village district school is loft TO the war
having Joined the Estev Guard-and
Miss Wilson of Brattlehoro will take the
school
Mrs. J.. D. Temple of Brattlehoro has
kindly accepted an invitation from the
Reading circle to give parlor lecture,
date of which will be announced next
week, probably May l6
Three little Baskets containing all that
was mortal of three little lives. have been
awaiting burial in the tomb In Christ
Church cemetrv The Titles on of Mr.. and
Mrs William Tyler, also of Mr. and Mrs
Herbert Thaver were buried last week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
NEWFANT..

j. VI. Miller Is assisting Edwards *
circuit IN taxing INVENTOR
Fred Lang, formerly of tins town. is in
Minnesota for the benefit of a change Of
climate
Mrs Rodney Marcy, who has spent the
winter with Mrs Green. Will return o.
rutney soon
Mrs O.. W knapp returned last week
from several weeks stay with her invalid
son IN Greenfield
Mrs. = Morse accompanied nv her dauch-
ter, Mrs Goodnow of Cambridge, Mas
returned to her home on Monday
ID, Fairbanks many weeks suffering
from a bad foot We're relieved Iasr week
but he Is again enduring severe pain.
As noted 10y recent advertisements saw
lu-S bank deposlrOrs again have a call o.
return books o. the uaus for verluca.iau
of accounts
special MemorIa. day exercises. usually
aiteruauu- IN the several towns wbe~.
members of Orchard post hive will be
held here TINS year
Mir. benson, whose provess IN capturin.
a special kind ai local spanish explorer
has been upon the bulletin board now goes
a-hshlug for a change
Miss Pratt millinery rooms are rorpeou.
IN these DAYS with summer selections 10 her
me. including an unusual number of GUS
tom trimmed hats from cities
Mrs. NJ. ID. Newton. late of " orcester
Mass. arrived with her children at her
father S. T.. ~. Goodenough S. on Monday.
and the family viii occupy their farm ON
Newtaue 1911.
The VI. G. 4. L. celebrated tine evening
OF Aruor day last week by the attempt u
SOW good seed for temperance work al
pubhc meeting held IN Mon hall which
was fairly well attended, considering the
unpropItious weather
AIR and Mr. Il NJ Barrett son and
twin daughters returned TO Fishers Island
after three weeks visit with the family Of
Mrs. Barrett father w. O.. Wright of
tins town and Mrs. barretts sister Mrs
Austin Read of South Wardsboro
Mrs, Frank Moore's planting 30 trees In
Woodawn, the new cemetery. buying the
right ct way through the grounds owned
oy n. T.. Pratt, and furnishing a massive
granite entrance way TO the cemetery Is an
excellent form of public enterprise
Mrs. Franklin AIoores public spirited
work of setting 80 trees IN Woodiawu
the new cemetery, and buying H. IT, Prart'-
right OF way through the grounds. Is cone
uEued TINS week bv the arrival of heav.
granite side pieces for a gateway of inn
presslve appearance.
MIS- Frank Moore mas continued her
public spirited work In Newtane by paving
for the setting of 80 trees IN Woodavu
the new cemetery. and by buying n ID.
Pratt S right of way through the land on
which the cemetery Is situated
Rev. and Mrs q W. Lewrence are oc-
cupyng the house OF their mother. the
late Mrs. Jane Chase Mr. Lawrence
passionate in Haverhill. Mass. having closed
he Is about TO engage IN the general over
sight of mterdenominatIonal sunday school
work tor the state of New Hampshire
Orchard Post q. A. r.. will meet on
Saturday of next week at . D.. NJ. with T.
W. Parsons, and at the same time and
place there will be a meeting of the Wo-
man Relief Corps. A good attendance at
both meetings Is requested in order 10
make preparation for Memorial obser-
vance
The hitherto extended weekly local col
umn OF The Phoenix being called upon to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
DUmMERsTON
A sundnv t.isnine Ernerlence.

Fifty persons more or less hshed in the
trout brooks of this town last Sunday.
The fishermen were not all citizens of Dunn
merston tor two Young fellows, at least.
hailed from ruuey They came well
equipped for sport with tackle halt and
wet goods hey were wise fellows of
their sort and hsned up stream instead of
down for good luck. While they waited
for the trout Co ulhnIe the bait they occa-
sionaliy took 'uip at the wet goods
Before they were half way uu Salmon
brook the. felt the need of rest and lay
quietly down on It's nouuy banks and took
a nap
When they avoEe from pleasant dreams
of catching trout they took another MP and
then searched for their fishing tackle which
disappeared white they were uapuIul. Do
was truit.es~ search. $50 they took another
nip and started homewarJ. They walked
from rutucy to the fishing grounds but
found on trial THAI thew were too weary to-
return on foot As the electric cars 60
not run IN tins place. they secured private
conveyance and cached home at last feel
ing greatly hen'n.od from their day sport.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
VERNON

VIM. A. Newton bought the farm of War.
rem Dennlson at auction last THURSDAY
T. vs. Brown herd of cows was tested
10y Dr. j. s. Duttou, acting for the state
board OF agriculture. last week and five Of
them We're condemned and slaughtered
last saturday and found to be badly dis
eased with Tuberculosis
ernon grange gives an entertainment
this evening at Withheld nall beginning at
: O'Clock Inc entertainment consists of
music and a farce entitled Careless Cupid
which will be followed by a dance, the
est ~wauzev orchestra furnishing the
music. Ice cream and cake will be served
All are cordially invited and may be sure
OF an ENJOYABLE time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

ATHENS

Miss Sylvia Powers of Randolph Centre
spent Sunday at home.
=. O. Edwards returned from a visit in
Charlemont. Mass, last Friday.
Mrs Harriet Perham has gone TO sax
tons River To- work for llucius Barry.
Mrs. L. a Thomas returned from Brat
tleboro Saturday accompanied by her
mother. who is to make her home here iu
the future
Last Saturday evening friends from Bel
lows Falls, Brookhne and this place, num-
herring about 80, gathered at the home of
MIR. and Mrs w. A. Wvmau 90 celebrate
their 18TH wedding anniversary. a very
pleasant evening was enjoyed by all and
Rev NJ II Smith, in behalf Of those pres
emit. presented them with several pretty
and useful presents Refreshments were
served and shortly before . O'Clock their
guests departed. feeling that they had ac-
comphshed their aim in its being a genuine
surprise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

Miss Nina Gleason has gone to Bratte
boro to work
Miss Sarah Hooper of Boston is here at
Dr. c. b Doane To spend some time.
Rev and Mrs Charles Coon of Wash.
inrton county y. ", are visiting here
Rev Samuel II Taylor has been engaged
to deliver the Grafton here Memorial day.
John b. Muzzv has iust returned from
over the mountain with J. head of cattle
70 stock his pastures
John Cassin teaches this spring at South
Wardshoro instead of lownshend as stated
last week through misunderstanding
Mrs. Charles Simonds. 5G. died Monday at
her home at the east part of the town of a
cancer. She leaves husband and one
daughter, Ada, l6, to mourn her loss.
The Ready Workers meet Thursday eve
ming at the Baptist vestry.
The W. c. T. L. met Wednesday eve
ming with their president
John Wheeler has gone to Grafton to
work through the season.
DR. and Mrs. O. B. Doane are rejoicing
over the birth of a daughter Tuesday night
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

There will be an auction at Rufus Cros-
iers next Monday. the gth. at DO 49, 81.
sharp
We were surprised to see the bills ou.
tor the sale of the personal and real estat.
of Rufus Drosier to be sold next Monday
The Baptist parsonage rs being newly
painted and papered for the new pastor.
Rev. $. q. smith WHO'S expected the 10th.
We regret TO learn that Air and Airs.
Nvrou Crosler intend To- leave town Id
such must be the case our good wishes %.
with them
The members OF Charlie, = Clark posi-,
o.. i. IT,. are invited 10 attend divine yvor-
ship Sunday. Nav ~. at lu.3U Is. si.. at tine
church at the Centre The families and
sons of eterans are also invited
The pastor and delegate of the Conrre-
gauonnl church are invited To- sit ON the
council 70 he held at Wardsboro. MAY Il. Co
examine and If advisable ordaiu q A. Fur
ness TO the ministry O. E. Dix was
chosen as delegate
Another evidence of the love of the peo.
pie for their pastor was shown bv the Gift
of $40 to Rev. W. L. Streeter by Edward
burns in behalf of the people from the
North district This Is the second ike ex-
preston. such occasions not onl- show
good feeling. hut help TO build up the good
name of any town.
Communion service was held at the Con
greeauonal church last Sunday and two
were added to the membership. In the
evening society of Christian Endeavor
was organized. The following officers were
chosen President. W. Il kennev. vice
president, Forest Stetson; recording secre-
tary, Q. n. Perry corresponding score
tarv, Mrs Mary Jones: treasurer. Daniel
Worden; lookout committee. Mrs W. II
hennev; PRAYER meeting committee. o. d
Dix. social committee. Charles Perry
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
GREEN RIVER.

Hattie Harden retnrned to Barre. Mass,
Monday, after spending a week with rela-
tives here
Clarence Chshee m Boston Is spending
the week with his mother and sister Mrs.
i. A. Richmond
Mrs. Geo Bracket was called TO East
Colrain last Thursday morning by the sud
den illness and death OF her sister, Mrs d.
b. Stewart
We are reminded 1T rs the FIRST of May by
the numhel of fishermen and the large
trout that have heeo caught since last Sat
urday, some heinz reported weighing near.
" two pounds each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
WEST WARDsBORO

Mr. and Mrs VI NJ. Shine were in Ben
nIngton last week with relatives and
friends
school began III the village Monday with
George Chase as teacher Frank Cum
mInEs teaches IN Poduuk Both teacher.
are from Iowusneul
John =. Shine. former West Wards
ooro boy. mas leased the Mansion mouse in
Lasthamptou. Aass
1t Is expected that there will bee pa
trI3un social under the ausplce, of the
Christian Ludeavor society next week Fri
day evening the lHtl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
GUILFORD
Comprehensive Epttaph over the GRAY,
Of "A tsutlford Patriot

Eiilthplf over the Grave
Of "A Guilford Patriot
81 was up in y eImont not long ago. g"
said a New Orker, and being in the VIZ
cinity OF the old Gu.uord cemetery ! paid
it a visit. This cemetery has, from neg
iect grown to be somewhat of q miuia-
ture wilderness. anu the inscriptions on
many of the ancient gravestones are past
all decipherug. On one stone that stands
in picturesque ohhQuitv at the head OF a
sunken and overgr0wn grave / managed to
decipher what had been inscribed there
generations ago and copied IT, This is
what the inscription SAYS.
Sacred 10 the memory of the Hon.
Benjamin Carpenter, ESQ. Born in Rehe-
both, Mass, a. d. 1925. A public teach
er of righteousness an able advocate lost
for Democracy and the equal rights of
men Removed To this town A. ID. 1870.
Was field officer in the Revolutionary war.
A founder of the first Constitution and
Government of Vermont A Councillor Of
Censors in A. d. I7Sa. a member of the
Council and Lieutenant Governor of the
State IN a. d. 1919 A firm professor of
Christianity in the Baptist Church for fifty
years. Left this world and 14G persons of
lineal posterity March 20. 1904. aged rs
years, 10 months, and twelve DAYS. with a
strong mind and full faith of a more glo-
nous state hereafter Stature about
feet, weight 200. Death had no terror
If there are any of those l4O persons of
lineal posterity left. ] think 1t would be
something TO their credit il they would
drop along mp that way some dav and hN
mp that old patriot and statesman grave
little, New y Ork sun
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY MAY g. 1898.

will try TO secure q few moro trout fry TO
plant in these brooks as soon as the water is
lower
While the news of the death of Dr. Ellis
was not unexpected as we had heard of
his failing health, vet IT was none the less
sad Dr. Ellis practced medicine here
some years ago. His health failing he
went South During their stay here he
and Mrs Ellis held n warm place in the
hearts of the people
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

supply the daily edition, more than one
issue will need TO be scanned TO keep in
formed concerning local events. Ii at any
time 1t Is desired that an item should reach
far away subscribers of The Weekly Phu
nix let 1t be made manifest to the CORE
spondent, as also 1t should be if there Is
some special news for the daily The times
call for reports of late events. The CORE
spondent will be glad TO receive suitable
and interesting items.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
WEST puMMERsTON

The people here raised their flag Tues
day in honor of Commodore Dewey.
Mrs . = Jilsou was coming from c. T.
Wilson past the w. Wilson place Tues
day when the horse became frightened
threw her ont and dragged her on the
ground W W. hurnham discovered her
and carried her To his house and tele-
phoned for the dorlrr At this writing we
have not learned definitely the extent Of
her injuries. hut she Is evidently seriously
injured
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
GUILFORD CENTRE

Mrs. Dana Stratton and little son are
with friends IN Marlboro. Mass for few
DAYS
Mrs H. F. Stone of HYDE Park. Mass.
Is with her cousins, the Misses Barney. for
q few weeks
Mrs. 5. X. Bullock Is spending this week
with her daughter Mrs samuel Miller. in
titchhurg. Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
SOUTH NTWFANH.

Mrs Evans of Boston called upon the
hoy from the Lyman school IN Aiassachu
sets on Saturday and sunday
l. +. Monroe has been at A. y. STRAIT
tons for a few days coming from hi.
school IN Dover, where he Is teaching
Il. +. Packard expects % go 20 Dover to
work with his team TINS week and remain
for a week or ten days
T. T.. Morse has housekeeper from
Massachusetts, Miss Mason
d. f. Bailey went to Randolph on Tues
day of TINS week to visit his brother. j. X
BAILEY