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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04

full for location, commanding fine view of
the village valley, surrounding hills and a
part of West River valley. The Under
woods have left clean record as keepers
of the County House for II years. In all
this time the house has been especially ia
vored in its culinary and other domestic
service by its own family almost entirely.
and the several daughters have been able
to contribute essentially In a social way TO
the entertainment of guests.
OF the retiring school director il sbould
be said that he has, under the town system.
served efficiently for five years on the New
fame school board as one of the directors
and as superintendent for most of the time.
Possibly at times he has incurred opposi-
ton by simply doing his duty. as there
have been peculiar trials in the admnistra-
ilon OF the town system succeeding the
"tlme-honored' district system to which
some throughout the state have desired to
cling. BY natural and cultivated scholar
ship Mr. Howe has kept up with the times
IN ms 40 years of serving towns in the
county as school committee. superinten-
cent and director under both systems.
Probably few men of his age IN country
towns have kept better abreast with the
demands OF thorough system of public
schools than he.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
n e W FANE

Miss Hetty Benson returned on Monday
from Boston, where She has been since
November
Mrs. W y. Chase has been confined a
month to a darkened room on account of
an in1amed eye-the second stage of an
attack of influenza.
u. A. Muilet, who has recently located
at the mineral springs, expects TO spend
next week III Boston Oh business connect
ed with his refined table syrup
1t is said that there is a prospect of start
ing pickle factory in Nawfane if it is
practicable for the farmers TO raise enough
cucumbers to make it a success.
The ladies' aid society bids the public TO
maple sugar social at Union hall Thurs
day evening, the 10Th. Doubtless the oc-
caslon will be agreeable and worthy of
patronage
Mr.. Davis of Londonderry, the new pro-
prietor OF the County House, is well spok-
en- OF, and will have the good wishes of the
community. Besides his wife there is a
young daughter in the family. and son
who is promising pupil of the High school
in Chester,
AT the Christian Endeavor meeting
wednesday evening members of the socie-
ty and others Teioiced TO meet again orr
former pastor, Rev. C.. II. Smith of Pitts
ford, this state, who came to give an adj
dress at the county endeavor convention
in Brookine
Mrs. @. w. Underwood and family
moved this week from the County House
TO occupy the house on the Kenny farm
known years ago as the Stedman place
since the towns early history. and beauti-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04

Town meeting was very fully attended.
nearly 200 people being present. Consid-
cradle fault was found with the auditors
report, but the mistakes were of minor i'm
"ortance and it was finally accepted The
s,tsrs .i.,.,,,. &C.,. the returns. and the
- stOi MS dNi'''" Jason.
the auditors we're very much hurried A
vote was carried that the books be closed
Tor this year, Feb, j, 1899. which we e&.
pect Will overcome this difficulty An
lte'1 which was brought up as omitted
from the superintendent report, was the
result of the examination papers in district
No. . giving Amy Miller 96 per cent. the
highest in town. This was also due To a
delay in getting the papers to the superiu-
tendent, and Mrs Morse is fr.lv pXouer-
ated from any Careiessness or fault We
think as whole. the result of the meeting
was satisfactory, c. X, Stedman was re-
elected road commissioner on the hrs. bali
lot by handsome majority. i. NJ Miller
was reelected first lister. with but four on
posing ballots this being his eighth wear.
MIS- Davidson wa. elected a member of
the school board something ont of the or
binary for Newtaue. Mrs Davidson il,
very competent for the office, but MI.
Howe has done excellent work and prob.
ably would have been reelected had he not
mantuly withdrawn III favor Of Mrs Da-
wilson
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
TOWNSHEND
Ed. Sawyer has gone TO Boston.
Mrs. Dale has returned from Boston
Those vrh, b,,-., hoo. .ll go

Ed. Sawyer has gone TO Boston.
Mrs. Dale has returned from Boston.
Those who have been i'll are recovering
Willard and Miss Hattie Fisher are a,
their home.
Homer King has lef, the Sages and
moved onto the denry Scott farm
The grange meeting will be held Tues
day evening, March s. in Masonic hal
Mrs. Frentiss Carr is i'll and the past
week has been under the doctor care.
Prot. and Mrs. Edgecomb have zone
from Fred Reed to the hotel to board
MI Davenport of Hyde Park. Mass.
who mas lived here, is in town this week
People from Boston have bought the
Currler farm Tor the lumber there is on it,
Mrs Farr OF Chesterfield. y. H.. was in
town last week visiting her brother, MI.
McWilliams.
MI. Knapp OF Dover was in town last
week delivering goods which he took or
ders for some weeks ago.
Harry c. Franklin is doing q prosperou,
business in his new Grist mil. and many
express kind wishes for his further success.
Lieut.. BandwIn OF the battleship Maine.
whose account OF the explosion we have
all read. is a nephew Of Mrs. Charles Steb-
BINS OF this place, and spent some years OF
his boyhood days in this town
The Baptist ladies aid society met
March for their annual meeting and the
following officers were chosen, President.
Mrs Stetson; vice president, Mrs. Meacl
am; secretary, Miss II. A. Fletcher: treas
urer, Mrs. Sarah Wilson: directors, Mrs.
Miles, Mrs, TWitchell, Mrs. Reed. Mrs.
Ooer, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. button. Mrs. Day.
MISS Frouty; finance committee, Mrs.
IWitchell, Mrs. Mason; committee on
music, Mrs. kenyon, Miss Fletcher.
We think we need here the society with
the long name after reading in the Bellows
Fails Times OF some one from this place
VINO cruelty treated his horses in the streets
OF Bellows Falls. 1t is only a short time
since man from this town was heavily
nned there Tor abusive treatment to his
horse. We are glad such things in Bel
lows Falls are not permitted TO pass I'M
noticed, and they should not be in anv
town. We wish he public and the press
would speak so hard and often in this di- /
rectlon that we might be educated up TO a
higher standard in this respect
The evangelistlc meetings which are be-
ing held here afternoons and evenings are .
largely attended, many coming from the /
adjoining towns and filling the church .
every evening. We think a good work is
being done. Evangelist Pummer is an
eloquent speaker and presents gospel truths
IN clear and toTcible manner without the
sensational methods often used by evan
gellsts. While there have been some CON
versions, and we hope for many more. we
40 know that protesting Christians have
been led to feel their need of a higher
standard of Christian living and we hope
the good work may 90 ON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
WEST TOwNSHBND.


Miss Kate Lawrence and Maud Howard
nave been visiting in Boston for two weeks
Florence kidder gave a party Tuesday
evening, the occasion being the young
hostess S birthday anniversary.
Arthur Trip has taken the hotel AT
roctorsvllle and Earl Smith and Miss
Mary Nhipple have gone with him as as
sistants
Inc singing schools are usually held on
tuesday and Friday evenings. There was
put one this week that being held on
Monday evening.
Benjamin Is, Burroughs, who has been "a
great sufferer for some months. passed
away Feb. -. The funeral services were
held on sunday at the house. Rev. NJ. f.
Hardy officiating Mr.. Burroughs was
porn IN Warren, Mass, Dec. 81. 1870. and
mas been resident of this town IS years.
he ieaVes wife, a son, Chapman Bur
IouShs OF TINS place, and a daughter Mrs.
Alfred Patch of Newfane.
Mrs Clarissa TAYLOR wife of the late
ADel hidder, died at her home Feb. ~.
aged 81 years. She had been in feeble
heaIth Tor several years and had been ten
gerry cared for by her son and his wife.
ohe was a woman Of excellent Christian
character and member of the Congrega-
tlohaI church for many years. Her nus
Danu died in April, 1851 She is survive
oy son, A. w, Kidder of this place. and
Two daughters, Mrs. Whitcomb and Mrs
Tomroy OF Springfield. this state. Funeral
services were held at the house SATURDAY
by Rev Mr.. Hardy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
W EST WARDSBORO.

3. G. Ryder is home from business trir
TO New York city.
There have been nearly a dozen cases of
chicken poX in the village
The ladies of the church served dinner
Tuesday for the men attending town meet
lu-
The Young Peoples local union are To
meet with our Christian Endeavor society
next week Tuesday evening. Original
papers will be read by members of the diff
terent societies in the town. A cordial inn
yltatiou is extended to all TO attend
A missionary meeting was held at the
parsonage Wednesday afternoon, being the
nrst one for long time 10 was decided
TO have them the first Wednesday in each
month. The officers chosen a short time
ago are; President, Mrs. Z. A. Pierce:
wee president, Mrs. / O. Lyman; secre-
tary and treasurer, Mrs. NJ, b. Grattau.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04

John Amidons family, who are all Oh
the sick list, are improving
Leicester White and family have moved
from Pixies Falls 10 Mortified, w.
Nh. and Mrs Co., y. Wyman have re-
turned from their three weeks stay at
Peru.
Mrs. Chloe J. Hoiton has returned from
Shushau y. y, where she has been spend
ing the last three weeks.
Rev. 5. II. TAYLOR, next lecture will be
as usual at the Baptist church next week
Wednesday. March &" HIS subject will be
dream Faces"
At the Baptist church next Sunday Rev.
$. II. Taylor will speak in the morning Oh
the Precious one and IN the evening
on The Precious Promise
Herbert D. Gale and family have moved
from W. ). Barnes tenement here to Wa
pole, \. H., where he takes possession of
a blacksmith shop which be bought re-
Gently.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
VERNON

Miss Lila White is at home from Wind
sol, Conn.
Vernon grange will h Id a regular meet
ing next saturday evening
Elder j. I. Cross Of Br.rahor1 win
preach al the chapel aext SUNDAY At 1880
A. NJ. There will be- morning service
only.
The Bernardstor Brass band will give q
concert, drama and dance a, A. Withheld S.
hal, on the evening of March s. All are
invited
The coastng upon the unusual crust has
been enjoyed by Old aud young during the
past week. even the grandparents Joining
the children in coastiug parties.
Town meeting passed very quietly. the
only unusual occurrence being the resig-
nation of Addison Withheld as town treas
urer. he has held the office continuously
Tor ~ years and his father. Marshall Whit
I he'd. held the office for many years before
him
Warren NJ. Howe of Greenfield spent
Tuesday with his old friends and acquaiut-
ances. attending the town meeting. He
has recently returned from Western trip
and reports business there as iu an eucour-
aging condition. lie expects to start We.
again about April T.
one OF the largest and most enthusiastic
Pomona grange meetings ever held DO this
county was held on the Path OF February
with ernOn grange al the Vernon House
the use OF which was kindly and courteous
~ rendered to the grange hy the proprietor.
l. J." Johnson An accouu, of the meet
ing Is given in another column
Through the courtesy OF A. T. Weather
head. IA members OF eruon grange wer.
enabled to take ride behind ms hne team
OF housekeeping bays and visit Protective
grange Wednesday evening They had a
thoroughly enjoyable time. thanks 10 Nj
Weatherhead kindness and generosity
NO accident occurred TO mar the pleasure,
OF the party, until on the way home. when
unfortunately one of the party lost his
mouthplece. If found Dy any one. please
return TO the owner as he misses il sadly
II will be easily recognized on account of
IT'S large size aud perpetual motion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
GUILFORD CENTRE.

The sugar supper at Grange hall will be
held Friday evening March II. The sen.
Tor class of Powers Institute will present
the drama, Between the Acts" A good
time is anticipated, good music will be
furnished
MIR. and Mrs, J. NJ. Morse entertained a
lew OF their friends at progressive euchre
last Saturday evening. Five tables were
nlled. Fred Morris and Mary Wood
Francis Lynde and VIII Morse. Mrs. Fran,
els Lynde and j. NJ. Morse carried off the
prizes. Refreshments of sandwiches. cake
and coffee were served, after which a So
clal hour was spent with music both vo-
cal and instrumental, and last but not
least was the dancing by little Jennie
Plummer, which all enjoyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
WARDsBORO

W 3. Eddy is in town this week.
A. J.. Wheeler was in New York las
week
Mrs. Luther Eames is visiting a, he
fathers, II. {. Benson S.
Mrs. Gracia Read who has been in
Heath, Mass. during the winter, returned
home last week Friday
Miss Ellen Cobb, who has been at work
Tor Mrs. Harry Benson in Stratton toI
some time past, is home again.
Mrs Sarah Farnum. who has been
spending the winter in Worcester, Mass.
returned TO her home "Wednesday
Mrs. Dexter Brigham has received the
sad news OF the death Of her sister. Mrs.
Hannah L. Rice Of Barre Mass, widow of
Arson t. Rice. Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Brig
ham were the daughters OF Appleton
Iwitchell, who died il Jamaica many year,
ago Mrs Brigham is the only surviving
member OF the family. In her Oereaye-
menl and sorrow she has the sincere sym
palhy OF all her friends and acquaintance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
DUMMFRSTON Hill,

Rev. A. a. Esterbrooks will preach at
the schoolhouse next Sunday evening al
1880.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollin Ashweu of Wal.
pole, y. H., are visiting Mrs. Ashwel
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hall.
A beautiful sight Tuesday was the Green
mountains, as far as could be seen. lookine
like one vast field OF snow-uo green tren
IN sight, everything seeming to be white.
over 200 rats have been caught in traps
or killed by the cat at NJ. L. Chamebrlain's
during the fall and winter The rats over
ran both house and barn and DESTROYED
everything eatable. including egrs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04

VIM. Upton is seriously i'll with pneu-
monia.
Chris Jones will move to Homer Lord s
house this week.
Fred Fox and Herbert Wellington from
Wilmington are drawing logs Tor NJ. T..
Lyman.
Mr.. Evans is moving his goods from
Stratton into his house vacated by c. l..
Haynes.
George Houghton has hired Homer
Lords farm for one year and will take
possession April I.
MIR. Churchill of Dedham. Mass, who
has been visiting his son, W. II. Churchill,
returned to his home last Monday
Mrs. T. f. Boyle and Mrs. S. j. John
son are on the sick list At the present
writing Mrs. Stanley is more comfortable.
Frank Clark. who went away from VII
mingtOn some time ago and had not been
heard from since. turned up in a rather pc
culiar manner last Sunday at his father
AnsOn Clark in this village where he
has been the past SIX weeks The family
have not cared for callers and sometimes
1t would be a number OF minutes before
they would open the door after any one
came. and OF course it caused suspicion.
and last Sunday morning Mr. Frank was
seen going % the barn 10y one OF the neigh
bOrs. who spoke 10 him He has been
about the street since
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
SOUTH VERNON

Fred Brooks is al home from Charlie
mont
Mrs. g. F. Gould is quite III. being
threatened with pneumonia
State Line grange held its regular meet
ing ednesday evening, when the nrst and
second degrees were conferred upon q class
OF nye.
Miss Lottia l.. Newton of Hartford.
Conn, who has been spending some time
with her parents in this place. is visiting
her sister. Mr.. F. o. Stockweu of AtAo.
state Line grange will give literary
and musical entertainment, at hotel hall
Thursday. March 10 Thi, is the second
OF series OF three and a good program is
assured
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
JACKSONVILLE

r. Q. Wilcox is having his piazza fin.
ished III
E. J. Corkins of Searsburg was in town
Tuesday.
G. a. Faulkner has moved TO Mrs
Hunts tenement over the store
VIM. McLain has moved to the tenement
OF M. NJ. Brown, lately vacated bv Alurrav
Pierce.
Several citizens of adjoining towns were
at our town meeting TO see the way this
town does business.
James L. Rdgeley lodge, l. O. O. F..
holds its first meeting in this place Satur-
day evening, March D.
Sidney A Plumb of North Adams
Mass, spent Tuesday night with his
brother, Austin Z. Plumb
An attempt TO pass over the article in
the town warrant to appropriate money for
Memorial day was promptly voted down
and the appropriation made
During the month of February there
was made at the creamery 1913 pounds
of butter. A dividend was declared of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
Printed Batiste
and Lappet MuIls

Several hundred yards, greac
variety OF design, 81 and 2
inches wide; made to sell Al
u IL cents a vard-no mat
ter why. but while this lot
lasts YOU get them at FIVE
cents a yard.
New silk and wool crepes.
white grounds, . cents a
yard.
New silk and linen. natural
linen grounds, Is cents yard
Few patterns French or
CANDIES, IS, 50 and 81 cents a
yard.
Corsets, special at 40 cents.
New black Saline waists.
two grades, 50 cents and 81.
Few colored English bed
spreads, oI.25.
Few more OF those lace
trimmed night gowns at S1.2s
Lace trimmed umbrella draw
erS at SO cents. and plain cor
set covers at S cents. All
same as last lot.
Few more new wool dress
stutfs.
The three lots OF Valen-
clennes lace at p, IS and T.
cents piece OF u yards prove
quick sellers, but we still have
ten different patterns at each
price.
Clearing out OF all winter
garments and fabrics to be
hurried up now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
WINDHAM-

Vim. II. Stowel, who was great sui
ferer IA years and confined to his bed six
years, died last week Tuesday. Although
his body was almost entirely paralyzed he
retained his mental faculties 10 a remark
able degree and bore his sufferngs with
great fortitude and patieace. Us leaves a
Ialhei ID. o. otowel, a wife and two chill
dteu 1lls. taxon Nichols of Springfield.
Mass. and George w. Stowell of this
place, who have been unremittinc in their
tender care through his long illness. His
age was AZ wears. The funeral was on the
following Thursday al the house. Beys.
buckingham and Rogers officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04

Miss Mia Newton goes to Brattleboro
daily to work for Mrs John Stafford in her
store on Elliot street
a party numbering 20 with the addition
OF several more from Brattleboro. attended
the ladies society and supper held at the
home OF Mrs. Samuel Hudson in Hinsdale
on Wednesday evening.
George Coolidge, who lives in the Ash
craft district. had his dwelling house and
most OF the contents DESTROYED bv fire on
Tuesday Of this week. The IRE is sup
posed to have been caused by defective
chimney
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04

q cents per pound of butter fat for lam
airy
While the grangers of this place were
going to Brattleboro last week, Arthur
Bradley Chase lost his watch. which n.
was in the habit OF wearing witt,ou q
chain
Our congratulations To q. II. Ctrousbeck
eno popular stage driver. who carries the
mail between this place aud Chariemout.
Mass. Our best wishes 60 with him and
his bride
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04

Editor gf PHUHiz:-Your Wilmington
correspondent last week reported that had
refused to carry the sack containing the
wilmington papers several times There
IS not a word of truth in the statement.
When people will tell the truth / will
stand by 1t, even if it is against me. Let
your wilmington correspondent enquire of
the postal clerk on the train and he can
easily ind out the truth. Until then he
mad better keep still or there will be more
to it.
C. L. HALL, Mail Carrier
East Dover, March ?. 1895.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
DUMMERSTO

Although there are several persons sug.
gested for the lieutenant governorship, We
venture the prediction that John Il. Mer-
riield of Newtane will receive the nomina-
ton at the coming state convention for the
following reasons 1st, The suggestion
comes from his many friends in the north
ern part of the state: "a. he is the right
man for the place and is wanted for the DO
sition by his many friends in the southern
part OF the state; Sd, the office is seeking
the man and not the man the Office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
In THE LOCAL FIELD.


Eighteen Of the Endeavor society went
TO Townshend sunday evening to attend
the revival services being held there
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gleason 60 To
Dummerston this week where they have
positions with the Misses White for the
summer
Last Friday, while unloading logs in
the mill yard. Amon Marsh was seriously
injured by the logs rolling together and
pinning one of his legs between them,
splitting one of the bones below the knee.
and tanning the flesh from the bones
above the knee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
STRATTON-

VIM. H. Stiles has gone to New Hamp-
shire on a visit.
The lumbermen are hurrying to finish
drawing in their logs
Maurice Lowe and Mrs L. A Lowe.
his mother, are still on the sick list. al
though better
james II. Evans has moved his family
to West Dover. He will continue to work
at CIRCUITS mill for the presep
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
GREEN RIVER

Marcus SteaIns of Michigan visited his
nephew (, W. Legate, Monday,
The ladies aid society will meet with
Mrs. Alva Thomas, Thursday. March 10.
afternoon and evening. Supper will be
served from to 10 clock. There will he
dancing from to J. o clock Good music
will be furnished. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
HAWLEY'S
+ ebruary 25

Yesterday we opened some
very elegant silk waists in
advance spring styles; also
more separate skirts in spring
styles. Few bayadere stripes.
sos to S11.5o.
Job in black brocade sepa-
rate skirts at Csc and SI.4o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
WILLIAM SVILLE
Tn,,n Mretine Echoe.

Place Newiane village >alutatou.
Cline dat, snow enough 20 sui, you.
Golden text. "Wau ar. vou going for tor
road commissioner" Meeting called 10
order bg j. =. Wheeler. the hol-over
moderator of last wear. Auditors repor.
considered. criticised. explained and finally
accepted Officers elected a, stalled else.
where. D. 4. Dickinson received his 5O.h
consecutive uuanimou, election as town
clerk. Several ballots were had. a, follows
Fir.t saIar,n,ar. d p Morse u.. = N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-04
Two NIiIItons a Yenr.

, When people ouY, try and buy again, il means
they re satisfied The people of the United Statas
are now buying Cascarets Candy Cathartic an tbt
rate OF two million boxes year and il will he
three million before New Years. II means merit
proved, that Cascarets are the most dslightf,,
noWel regulator for everybody the year round
All druggists 10, 25, 80 cents a box Cure guar.
anteed. HNN