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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
DUMMERSTON

Windham county Pomona grange will
meet with Evening Star grange Thursday,
March Il An interesting program has
been prepared and it is hoped there will be
a good attendance. The afternoon session
is open to the public and all are cordially
invited to be present
There was full attendance at the sing
ing school last Thursday evening and 20 or
more visitors were present Miss Mary D..
Miller and Z. II. Miller Joined the class
that evening and rendered valuable aid in
the singing. The singing of anthems and
quartets formed part of the exercises of
the school. L. l.. Starks male quartet
were much applauded for their fine singing
The closing exercise was a song by L. II.
Miller, the accompanying part being played
by two Organists, Misses Miller and Laugh
ton. The school is making excellent prog
ress under the thorough and efficient in
structOr, L. Is. Chapman.
The liveliest entertainment of the season
was given last Friday evening by the West
Dummerston dramatic club The play
rendered was entitled. "A Soldier of For
tune All the actors sustained their
parts well The Colonel" was a man of
large experience, having fought in all the
battles of the ivil war and the battle of
Slab Hollow "Snow Ball the colored
servant, was a whole show in himself and
kept the audience in a roar of laughter
much of the time. II was so animated in
the tragic scene that he overshot the mark
and fired his revolver with such rapidity
that children were frightened, and one lit
tie girl said to her aunt, Take me home
this very minute The Starkmller or
chestra furnished excellent music for the
occasion, and the two young ladies from
West Dammerston who sang during the
evening, added much to the pleasure of the
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS

Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ. Ball returned from
a visit in keene, n. H., last Tuesday.
A delegation from here attended the me-
moral service at Cambridgeport Sunday
evening.
Ell. Robbins of Goudsville and Mis-
Anna Gates of Westminster were at L. W.
Robbins the first of the week.
The exercise, "The Christian Endeavor
Locomotive" written by Amos H. Wells,
will take the place of the usual meeting
next Sunday evening All are cordially
invited
L. F. King had the misfortune to cut hi
foot last week, and Monday about 20 OF
his neighbors gathered there to assist in
getting his wood, for which the family fee
very grateful
The funeral of Mrs. George ODER, which
was held Feb. Is, was largely attended,
both bv townspeople and friends from
away. She leaves husband and two sons
who have the sympathy of all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
WEST TOWNSHFND

Frank Barber is serving at Newfane a,
one of the petit jurors.
Misses Hortense Switzer and Annie Gar
field are IN attendance al Leland and Gray
seminary.
The Tuesday session Of the singing class
had many visitors. Mr.. Johnson brother
assisted in the program
The days and evenings of the past week
have been delightful, but the condition OF
the roads is quite the reverse.
Mrs Gale is having severe attack OF
the grip. Mrs. Richard Smith has also
been very Ill with the same disease, but is
improving.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
GUILFORD

Mrs. Josephine Reed returned to this
place from Westield, Mass, last Monday.
The reading circle will meet on Monday
evening, March IA, at the home of Miss
Bertha Franklin.
Joel Flagg, ST., who has been a resident
OF this town for Al years, was 80 wears old
on Thursday, March 10, and is probably
the Oldest person in town.
Although the warm and sunny DAYS and
cool nights are favorable for sugar making
the great depth of snow makes it impossi-
bic to gather the sap, and but few of our
local sugar makers have made a beginning
yet.
Clarence P. Emery of the Bangor, Me,
Theological seminary, who conducted SER
vices in Union church through the sum
mer months of last year, has been engaged
for this year also, and will probably arrive
the last of May.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
JACKSONVILLE

Misses Ellen and Blanche Cheney are al
home for few days vacation.
Austin Plumb has taken position In
the cooperative store at North Adams.
Mrs. Julia Dalrymple is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. U. L. Brigham, in Hins.
dale, n. H., this week.
Mrs. Fannie Briggs, a longtime resi-
dent of this town, who is now over II
years of age and very feeble, has lately
completed beautiful bedquilt, which con
tains j40S pieces.
The school directors for this year are O.
X. Chase, Henry Wheeler and Edwin Steb-
bins, O. T. Chase being chairman and
clerk of the board. Miss Rose Wheeler
has been chosen superintendent of schools.
About so of the friends of MI. and Mrs.
Clarence Grousbeck gave them pleasant
surprise Saturday evening, March 3, when
they all gathered at the groom's home.
Very many presents consisting of silver
ware, dishes and linen were presented
them as tokens of esteem for the newly
welded couple. A bountiful repast was
served and very enjoyable time reported
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
RROOKIINE

Robert Lincoln of Newfane is at F. O
Merrifeld's to remain through the SUN.
mer.
Mrs. Edward L. Bush entertained few
of her friends on her birthday anniversary
last week Tuesday evening
We are having fine sugar weather thi,
week. but it does not help the sugar max
ers a great deal as it is impossible to break
roads into the sugar orchards.
The society of United Workers will hold
a conundrum social at D. j. Hitchcock :
next Tuesday evening Cake and coffee
will be served. All are invited to come t.
help guess the cOnundrums.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
ONT PHGNIX BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, MARCH II, 1898.

few cents Of So and there was one nice
large quilt on hand.
There were in town last year ten births,
five male and five female, and seven deaths.
The average age ofthose who died was about
Gj. The oldest was Clarissa Clark. ~, the
youngest Mrs. Nettie j. Stetson, 70 years.
There were six marriages
At the annual meeting of the library as
ISOLATION F. T. Miner was chosen president
l.. II. Ballou, secretary; NJ. Weeks, treas.
urer G. E. Clark, librarian An assess
ment of 80 cents share was voted to pur.
chase new books. 1t was voted to rein
state old members who pay the assessment,
and to make Sl50 the price for member
ship for new members
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
HALIFAX

Rev. 5. j. Smith of Revere. Mass, will
preach at the Baptist church next Sunday,
March -, at ! 80 J.. NJ.
The marriage of Miss Mary Z. Follett.
for many years a successful teacher in our
district schools, and Henry j. Porter of
Pawlet, occurred at the residence OF her
sister, Mrs. @. L. Clark, last Wednesday
evening at 5 o clock, Rev. W. T. Streeter
performing the ceremony
The Branard Niles camp, No 9. Sons of
Veterans, was mustered in Friday, March
t, with 10 members. The muster took place
in Grand Army hall, +. II. Niles acting as
Installing officer After muster the follow
ing officers were installed by +. H. Niles
Captain, Norton L Thurber; lst lieuten-
ant, Walter II. Kenney "a lieutenant.
Austin A. Hill. The captain appointed
his staff and it was duly installed. 1t con-
sists of Newton Chase, LIST sergeant; L. A.
Convey, quartermaster sergeant; Avery K
Powers, sergeant of guard; j. L. Sheldon
color sergeant; Carl Bickford, principal
musician; Albert Larrabee, corporal of
guard; Charles Whipple, camp guard /;
Burt Pike, picket guard. The camp coun-
Gil consists of L. A. Kenney, L. A. Covey
and Carl Bickford. The camp promises TO
be working one, and may it so live in
town as TO instll lessons of patriotism to
the whole town. May it be as true to The
members of the Grand Army and to the
welfare of the country Their next meet
ing will be held Wednesday evening
March IL, at :. 80 p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
WEST DOVER.

Mrs Wayne Hail of Brattleboro is help
ing care for her mother, Mrs Il. ). Stan
ley.
Fred Fox Forrest Millington and Will
Hall have finished work for NJ. Z. Lyman
and returned home.
At the cotillon party at the school
house hall last Friday evening there were
81 tickets taken. The sixth and last party
will be March Is.
Mrs. Clarissa Upton died very suddenly
of heart failure at the home of her son,
William Upton, Wednesday, March g..
She had not been feeling as well as usual
for a few days but was not considered in a
serious condition until very few minutes
before her death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
FELCHVILLE.

While Mr.. and Mrs Wells of South
Reading were attending a concert at this
village on Saturday evening, fire was seen
bursting from their house Kind neigh.
bors rushed 10 the scene, but having moth.
ing to fight the fire with except snow the
progress of the flames could not be arrest.
ed The house was completely DESTROYED.
but the barns were saved, also the house
hold furniture and contents of the cellar.
defective chimney was the cause of the
fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
EAST DOVER.

D. S. Prouty has an early sugar orchard.
He began Monday to tap and Wednesday
had sap enough to begin to boil it.
A party of young people from this place
had straw ride to Wiliamsville Tuesday
evening to visit Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Is
Textbook The evening was spent socially
with music. DO vocal and instrumental,
games. and last but not least nice supper
was served. the company returning at a
late hour, much pleased with their eve
ning's visit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
ERSET

Frank Tudor is at home on a visit
VIM. sutton has finished his job and
will move out Of the woods.
Town meeting passed of quite pleasant
~. A few changes were made in the town
officers.
c. A. Burnap, who has been in Massa-
chusetts on a business trip, came home
Saturday night.
1t is rumored that Dell Harvey will keep
the boarders for Geo. johnson, while he
is repairing the Newton dams on the West
branch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
WATCH YOUR WEIGHT.

If it is falling below normal YOU may
be sure something serious is the matter.
A greater susceptibility TO coughs and
colds exists, and unless care is taken
you may soon be in 4 precarious con-
dition. Avoid this ~ taking
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
WEST GUIIFORD

Rev, W. =. Squears of Milford, Y. H.,
will preach in the Hinesburg Baptist
church next Sunday at II O'Clock As
Mr., Squears comes as candidate we hope
TO see the house well filled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
ChiIdren's Nightly Habits.

DR.. f. Detchons Anti Diuretic NAV be worth
more than 500 if you nave a child who soils bed
ndE from Incoutntence OF water during sleep
Cures old ana young alike. II arrests the trouble
at once g.. Sold by George f. Greene, drug
gist, Brattlebors Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11

Hoods pills cure liver ills, biliousness indi.
gesuon, headache. pleasant laxative An
druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11

Hoyt Babbitt is spending the week in
Boston.
Mrs. Miranda Muzzy of Chicopee, Mass.
is visiting in town.
Bradford Landman of Boston is spend
ing few days in town.
Henry Stoddard had a slight shock last
Monday morning from which he seems 10
have recovered
Bert Ross came home from New York
wednesday for a short vacation He has
been i'll in hospital and is taking needed
rest.
Mrs. S. Brigham of Keene, n. H., and
Mrs. O. d. StOwell of Brattleboro are Wis
ting their parents, MI, and Mrs. II. r.
Clough.
Mrs. Ida Blodgett of Springfield, Mass,
and her sister, Bertha Burbee, came to
their fathers, Martin Burbee's, for a few
weeks stay
William Albee and William Belden.
both OF whom have been on the sick list
for some time, are not improving as their
friends wish
Several from here attended the concert
al Jacksonville Wednesday evening, it be-
ing the close of j. b. Johnson's singing
class at that place.
j. b. Barnard, who for a long time
has been resident of this town, died at
John Underwoods last Friday. His flu
neral was held on Sunday
The young friends of Albert Rugg gave
him surprise party last Thursday even
ing, 1t being his 18th birthday anniversa-
~. A very enjoyable evening was spent.
Refreshments were served and the occasion
will be remembered as a very pleasant one.
Fred Lowe, a pleasant and popular clerk
at Landmarks, moves to Townshend soon.
Since he has been among us he has won
the esteem of all by his kind and obiging
manner. He was married to Miss Edith
Batchelder of Townshend little less than
year ago and their first home was here
They will be missed in social circles, where
they have been favorites. The good wishes
OF all go with them TO their new home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
Educate Your Bowel. WIN oasoarst..

Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever; 10
cents If G. c. c. fail druggists refund money. 4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
SOUTH LONDONDERRY
Miss Gillette Will he Admitted 20 the
bar.

Bar.
The many local acquaintances of Miss
Addie Gillette, formerly of this town. will
be interested in the following from a Bos-
ton paper 1t is understood that Miss Gil
lette of Fitchburg will soon be admitted to
the bar 10y the court sitting in Worcester.
The usual notice will be issued this week
and 1t is not expected that the women who
made protest against admission last De
cember will push the contention further
The disposition OF the case is taken from
the new state examiners by an act passed
this month, which provides that applicants
who passed the examination last year but
were not admitted may qualify this year on
recommendation of the members of the
old board, without submitting 10 a new
examination by the state examiners who
succeeded them. This restores Miss Gil
lettes case to the attention of the local
examiners and judge, Just as il stood last
December Whether the Judge will again
ask for a special Endorsement as to the ap-
pllcant's character is not yet announced. 1t
is reported, however that the examiners
will recommend her admission and that no
further remonstrance will be made
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11

Ohoer barrows q Co s Coal of,ice
No. Main Str.et llIoN'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
FLORIDA.
A Superior Through Sleeping Car
Line Between St Louis
and Jacksonville.

Commencing December 10Th the Louis
vile Air Line has established the great
THROUGH Sleeping Car Route to Florida
Through sleeping cars arranged TO leave
81 Louis SIS p m daily, passing Louis
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reaching Chattanooga 5:o9 P. m. Atlanta
I0-40 n m and Jacksonville S 40 a. m (sa.-
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This lire also affords paSsen gers for
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Correspondence solicited and Information
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This IS also the best line 20 points In Ken
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This Iins ia now running through chair
cars (seats free) and pullman Drawing
9corn sleeping cars. Wichita to ST. Louis,
5aiIv without change. This is the only
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Mort Invest Arkansas east and southeast
This company now also have on sale
stea mship tickets 10 all points on the
For further fnforns ton address
J. ". LINGENFELTER,
City Ticket Agent
Corner Main and Douglas Ave
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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC
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Trains Arrive Leave.
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No. 3, Fl. Worth. Hous-
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Antonio express daily
except Sunday $500.
No. 81. Accommodation
(daily except Sunday
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Elegant free reclining chair cars on all
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MISSOURI PACIFIC.
E,e+ D,r-z.

Train No. u. kansas and Me-
braska limited. for TT. Scott
and st Louis ...-..---...........t
Train No. e. Kansas City and ST
Louis Express --...---....---..--..i
Leave for South and West.
Tain No :. for Clearwater. Conf
way Springs. Anthony. klowa.i
Kirgrnzn. Norwich Oxford
TalIe Plain and Winfield ---.-.-.I
Train No. AZ for Conway Springs.
Anthcny and kioWa ..------....f
Leave for North and West 4
Train No. g Kansas and Ne
brqslxa Limited FOR Hutrhin-'
son. Pueblo. Colorado Springs
and Denver .----- --------. ---------
Train No. 3 for Mount Hope ard
Hutchinson and GeDeseo -.---.-I
Train NJ IL. Local freight car.
ries passengers between NF(CA-.
its nn4 GrsneSeo -.--.-,--..--.--.
Arrive From the last
Train No. s Kansas and Ne
SCOTT and st Louis -----.--..-..-l
Tram 70 8 from Kansas Clcy
AMI 81 LoC.s .----.z--.-- ------.--
A-rfvt From South and West.
Train Ne s. from AloWs. A.
tSony. Conway Sayings and D.
NJ and =. points .-----.-.---...-.
TIN No. "a from Anthony
and Conway Springs .--..----.-. i
Arrive Fr0m North and West
Train No. IL. from Den g. Colo
radO Springs. FuE5so ard
Hutchinson -----..--. Il
Train No. sSa from HuichtnSonl
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Train No s from GeEtseo and
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Going East

Then take ,he Santa Fe Route from
Wichita 20 Chicago. Sixty miles the
shortest. Rock b2Iisstsd track; few
grade crossings: VesdbuIed trans %
Pullman Palace S,eepers and Free
Reclining Chair Cars. lghJed by
Electricity. Eas; OF Missouri river
dining cars serve meals a carte. II
you want safety. speed and comfort