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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Murdered Father and Mother
And Tried TO XIII His BrOther---AWful
Crime of a Drunken Carpenter at Fisk
dale NTaaa

And Tried TO XIII His BrOther---Awful
Crime OF Drunk en- Carpenter at Fisk
dale, Mass.
Patrick King and his wife, 81 and so, were muir
dered at their home near Fiskdale, Mass Tues
day night by their SON. Peter King, who was in
drunken derium as a result of a spree of several
days. Thomas King, Peters brother, was awak.
ened about midnight by a series of heavy blows
which came apparently from his mothers room.
He left his own room in haste and had just pass
ed the threshold when he met Peter. who was
acting in a violent manner Peter knocked his
brother to the floor, but Thomas escaped and
warned the neighbors. Before encountering
Thomas Peter had seized a chair and killed his
mother as abe lay in bed. After the escape Of his
brother Peter went down to the tirst floor,
and after arming himself with club, 9
tered the bedroom of his father and kill
ed him by several heavy blows on the head The
old mans brains were despatched around thu
room, and undoubtedly death was instantaneous
About this time Thomas returned with two Fisk
dale officers and his brother John. who lived
short distance away. They heard Peter moving
about ups airs aud John called to him to come
down. After some little difficulty John seized
the emented man. With the aid OF the officers
he was taken to Southbrdge and placed IN the
lock up After his arrival he gave the officers
considerable trouble. He tore off his clothing
and attempted to injure himself by dashing his
head ~ ainst the walls OF his cell Peter King is
a carpenter but he occasionally neglected bust
ness and gave way to drink.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
aUILFoRD CENTRE.

Mrs. s X. Bullock has moved TO her house In
Brattleboro on Organ street.
An iron bridge is being put in place this week
near the schoolhouse In district No. u.
Miss Eva Baker is at work for Clapp & Jones
in their periodical store at Brattleboro.
The book entitled 1.-TWO Travellers in Europe''
has recently been added TO the library.
Mr.. and Mrs F. X. King returned Monday from
their trip to Washington and other places.
Mrs Ann 7. Smith of Heath is spendi z sever
al weeks with her niece, Mrs. Alvas Canada.
There will be preaching in the church next
Sunday Services 2:3O; Sunday school 1870 p. N.
Will Cuttings children of Brooklyn, who spent
their vacation on the farm, returned home last
Friday.
There will be a social in Grange hall Friday,
Sept. %; quilting In The afternoon and dancing In
the vening. All are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
GUILFORD,

Mrs. Smith OF Boston came last week TO board
a few weeks at G. p. Millers
Mrs Chas Estabrook has moved to West Brat
teboro to live with her sister, Mrs. Warren, for
the present.
Major and Mrs. Beck are in Greenfield this
week where Mr. Beck and an agent are to canvass
the town for a professional and business d.
rectory.
John Rudd is planning to go to Montana very
soon and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilder move this
week 10 the Rudd farm TO live with Mrs. Wilder's
sister, Miss Sadie Rudd.
We do not live hey ond the reach Of modern in
ventions. An automobile passed through this
place last Saturday occupied by two men The
horses on the road recognized II as something un.
usual and most Of them were somewhat afraid Of
IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
6TRATTON.

E. l.. johnson has been away on business.
r. B. Jaquith has been in town on flying visit.
w.R. Lyman Is attending court at Newfane as
petit juror.
Dr. and Mrs. Doane of Sprlngneld, this state,
have been in town calling on old friends.
Rev. John B. Randall, former pastor Of this
church and now pastor at West Stephentown and
Stepnentown Centre, N. Y, and Deacon j. R.
KRappen of West Stephentown were In town
from Friday until Monday attending the fall SEES
sion of the Rensselaer, quarterly meeting OF Free
Baptsts. Rev. Mr.. Randall spoke Fix times to
appTeciative audiences.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
HALIFAX.

Mrs. e. r, Dimick is in Brooklyn this week.
Rev. G E. Smith will give lessons in beginning
rhetoric, algebra, French, German, Latin and
G eek after Oct. 10, to any who desire to take
such studies.
Sunday. Sept. II, services will be held at the
Congregational church at the usual hour with the
pastor in charge Preaching ac $3.50 P. N, in
Grove schoolhouse and it is hoped that there will
be a good attendance. Sunday school at $3.50.
The 18th of Ny. 1900, will be the 15Oth year
since the grant was given by George ii. OF Eng
land through Gov. Wentworth of New Hamp-
shire to the first settlers Of this town. 1t is hoped
that every will do what tn can to make
this celebration long to be remembered oil
who live or have ever lived I'm Halifax.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
The Dewey Celebration.
Admiral VIII he Asked to Come to
MOntpeIIer Oct. ID or 10.

at Montpelier met the local committee at the Pa
vilion Wednesday evening. This reception com
mittee III be increased to 200 names. 1t was voted
to instruct Gov Smith to meet the Admiral at New
York and request him to set the date of the cele-
bration at Montpelier on Thursday, october ~
or 10. The cadets Of the Norwich university at
Mortified were appointed as a guard of honor to
the Admiral In the parade. An Official program
OF the days proceedings and the route OF the
parade will be made pubic early neat week. A
committee on ceremonies at the state house was
appoint ed, consisting of o. Merrill or Enosburgh
Falls, w. W. Stickney OF Ludlow. n. w. FISK OF
Isle La Motte o. NJ Barber of Bennington and
&. +. Ranney of Newport. A personal committee
to wait on the Admiral was also appointed, con-
sisting of r d. Proctor OF Proctor, W. Wal of
Randolph. p. II. Dale OF l,and Pond F. II. But
ton of Middlebury and Elias Lynn of Burling.
ton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

Thousands Of trout have died in the mountain
brooks near Lincoln as a result of the drouth In
the Varney brook alone 10000 are dead. Sixty
two dead fish, not including yearlings, were
counted in a single hole. Some of the deep holes
are full of big trout which are so hungry that
they will take a Rrasshopper from a person s
the streams have not failed entirely, as springs
are numerous, but dead trout on the banks are no
unusual sight In Ripton the Sibley brook and
flows, are a natural feeding ground for trout.
This stream is almost dry and hundreds of n ce
fish, caught in the long deep holes, in the Beaver
meadow, have persisted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Child Attacked by an Eagle at Mans
field, Conn.

Paul Household, Z, narrowly escaped being
carried away by an eagle in a sparsely settled
part of Mansfield. Conn, Tuesday. Three chill
dren Of Julius Household were on their way to
neighbor's for milk They were playing horse,
with Paul as driver, when a shadow fell near
them. One Of them looked up and screamed.
Next moment bird swooped down and plunged
its talons into Paul's clothing. His sister and
brother although terribly frightened, held fast
TO the rope they were using for reins. The eagle
lifted the boy who weighs IS pounds, three or
four feet from the ground, and would have car
ried him away had not his play mates seized his
feet and fought the great bird with sticks and
clubs until il let CO. Paul also attacked the eagle
with the milk pail which he was carrying. Hur.
rying home the children lid their story. al
was somewhat lacerated and his clothes were
torn by the eagles talnns Half dozpn farmers
took their guns and went to look for the eagle
but could get no sight of or its mate. DPpreda-
tions of eagles have Teen reported frequentl' in
the farming towns of New London county, Conn
They have carried away hens, geese and lambs,
but this is the first time that child has been at
tackled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Reunion OF the 18th Vermont Regiment
60 BE Held OcI Is.

reunion of the surviving members OF the 18th
Vermont regiment "The Baby Seventeenth" will
be held at Rutland, Wednesday, Oct. 49, The
business meeting viii be held at the hall of Rob
erts's post at O'Clock P. NJ. A campfire will be
held in the evening. At such time as is thought
best IA roll call of the survivors will be held for the
purpose Of correcting the roster. II il earnestly
once notify Dennis E. May, ST. Johnsbury,
whether they will be present or not A rate Of
one fare and one.thtrd has been secured on the
be made to secure the same rates ON the Boston
q Maine system. Should any comrade not be
sent to Dennis E. May, secretary and treasurer,
st. JohnsOury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
EAST DOVER.

II. l. Turner returned from his visit at Dighton,
Mass, Wednesday night.
d. S. Prouty and family picnicked at Towns
bend Wednesday at the old home of Mr.. Prouty.
: There was hard frost here Thursday morning.
so that the grass and leaves we're stiff It was
the hardest frost we have had this season.
Alva f. Jones and Miss Eta L. Adams, both Of
Dover, were united in marriage by Rev A. A.
Estabrook at the Methodist parsonage, Williams
vile. Aug. "a. Having returned from carriage
drive among friends in Massachusetts, they will
live for the present at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Rua Adams. The many friends of
hr. and MrsJones will be glad that hey are to re-
main in Dover. Hesrtiest congratulations are
extended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
30, 900 Men in Dewey Parade.

Gen. Roe, who has charge of the land parade
of the Dewey celebration, says at least 10000 un
formed men will take part in the parade. The
Tenth Pennsylvania regiment, just returned from
the Philippines. will he in the line. There will be
a brigade of two regiments one each from Man
haitian and Brooklyn, veterans OF the Spanish
American war. There will be a large representa-
ton OF the Grand Army which Gen. }. o. How
ard is expected to command. Gen Roger A. Pry-
or will be in command of division of the Con
federate veterans OF Greater New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
" Father Randall" Names Noted
Preacher, a Native of Vermont.

Rev. DR.. Daniel b. Randall, %, Names pioneer
Methodist Clergyman, famiiiary known as
Father Randall" died Friday evening at his
cottage at Old Orchard. He was born in Hard
wick butlhls parents moved to Danville when he
was three years old. He began the study of law
with VIM. Mattocks of Danville at the age OF 1s
vas converted year later and began to preach
before he was 20. He was received into the New
England confereCc e in 1928, and for So years
flied circuits and stations, preaching In Portland
Augusta and other leading towns of Maine. He
was chaplain of the Maine legislature nine terms.
He retired from the ministry in 1880 on account
of falling health
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Government VIII Make smOIeIesi
Powder.

The navy department expects to begin the
manufacture Of smokeless powder at its mills
near Indian Head, within the next two or three
months. Work on the mills has been pushed en-
ergetically, and at present about 1900 men are
employed Already about a dozen buildings are
conn leted the electric light plant, said TO be one
of the finest Ia the world is installed, and the
stand-pipe, 12l feet high, is up. There are 10 or
IL other buildings well along toward completion.
Altogether the group of buildings will number "a
or 25 with capacity of 2000 pounds OF smok eless
powder daily. This daily output seems large at
hrst thought, but one of the big 13inch guns of
the Indiana uses 1000 pounds of powder at a sin
gle shot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
WEST HALIFAX.

Rev. Mr.. Zerr of the Co'rain Baptist church
will occupy the pulpit Of the Baptist church here
next Sunday.
Eli S. Cook is at Newfane as juTymau. A num-
Der from here at court as witnesses in case of
Howe VS.. Geo. Stanley estate.
Mrs. Martha z. Haven will sell at auction Sept.
80 her real estate and personal property. She
intends to move TO Iowa in October.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
KllIed ,n a sham RattIe.

During sham battle in Paine's spectacle
Battle of San Juan" at the state fair grounds at
Columbus, Ohio, Thursday night, Chas Krag, 10
years, a spectator, was killed, Revita Smithson,
private OF company f. Fourth Ohio, engaged in
sham battle. was fatally woun led and Max Gug
genheim, a spectator, seriously wounded. IL is
supposed that loaded shells were accidentally
mixed with the blanks furnished soldiers in the
sham battle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Foreman in Shoe Factory at Randolph,
Mass, Assaulted Fatally.

Benz Coolbroth, foreman in the finishing
room of rileston Bros. Company's shoe factory
at Randolph, Mass, was fatally assaulted by
VIM Young Saturday. There had been i'll feel
ing between the two men for some time, and
when Young learned that Coolbroth intended to
discharge him at the close OF the days work he
became very angry. Coolbroth was struck from
behind with a hammer, and It is said that Young
continued TO beat him after he fell to the floor.
Coolbroth was taken to his home, where IL was
found that he was suffering from a fractured
skull and cuts and bruis@s He died on Sunday.
He was 95 years old and married. Young was
arrested soon after committing the assault.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
For Over 30 Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over so years by millions of mothers for their
children while teething with perfect success II
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy foT
diarrhoa. It will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by druggists in every part OF
the world Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be sure
to ask for Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

The next annual convention of tire woman's
Christian Temperance union Of Vermont will be
held at ARE Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. u
and 81. Among the speakers will beMrs Sandersor,
provincial president OF the W. G. T. U. of Que.
hec and treasurer of the worlds w. G T. u;
DR. Frances Hall Of New York, wife of Presby
terrain minister; Mrs II. A. Nelson Of Duchess
county, N. Y Rev, G. W. Morrow and DR.. Emer-
son of BOSTON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Two Millions a Year.

they're satisfied. The people If the United
states are now buying Cascarets Candy Cathar
tic at the rate Of two million boxes year and 1t
will be three million before New Years IL means
merit proved, that ascarets are the most de
lightful bowel regulator for everybody the year
round. All druggists, 10, q, so cents box, cure
guaranteed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

Miss Abbie NJ. Gahield who is employed as
bookkeeper and general assistant In the ONCE Of
the White River Transfer & Storage company,
was run over by the shifting engine Thursday
night atWhite River Junction. She was on her way
home, crossing the tracks near the station. She
was watching train coming Ia one direction
from the opposite direction. Both legs were
manRled. One was anputated above the knee,
but the physicians think the other may be saved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain o. It is a delicious, sppetizing
nourishng 70, drink TO take the place OF coffee
Sold by all Rrocers and liked by all who have used
1t because when properly prepared II tastes like
the finest coffee but Is free from all It's Injurious
properties. Grain o aids digestion and strength.
ems the nerves, IL is not stimulant but health
builder and children, as well as adults. can drink
Il with great benefit. Costs about one fourth as
much as coffee. Is and % cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Two Violent Deaths.
One Burlington Man KILLED by Fall,
Body of Another Found In the Water.

John NJ. Cosgrove of Burlington, IS and un.
married, was killed NJ nday night by failing IS
feet from cliff on Juniper island, where he was
visiting his sister, Mrs. Alexander Morrison, wife
OF the keeper of the lighthouse. His body was
found on the rocks below.
The body of Edward L Willard, aged about so
aud unmarried, was found hoatinS Ia, Marks bay,
south of the city, Monday afternoon Willard
disappeared the Wednesday BEFORE and the next
day some Of his clothing was 'ound on the shore
near where the body was picked up Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
To Rovoo,t ErposItion.

Congressman jefferson NJ. Levy, of the 18th
New York district, announced Monday that as
soon as Congress should meet he would introduce
resolutions in the House Withdrawing the sup
port Of this government from the Paris expUsi
ton on account OF the Dreyfus case.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

An unknown man went TO his death Sunday by
Jumping from the Brooklyn bridge. He turned
over and over as he fell. according to eye wit
nesses whom the p lice found, and struck upon
his back. The bridge police have the mans hat,
coat and shoes, all telling of extreme poverty
but none furnishing clew to his identity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

The residence Of Charles Tremball, about mile
from Rupert village, was burned Thursday morn.
ing with most Of its contents. The family had
difficulty in getting out. The fire took from an
exploding lamp. The loss is about $1,000 with
partial insurance. The house was a well equipped
farm house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Death OF Judge J. M. sIade of Middls-
bury.

James M. Slade, SO, judge Of probate, died sud
denly at his home in Middlebury Wednesday. He
graduated from Middlebury college in 1867, stud
led law In the Albany, N. Y, law school and In
the office of Stewart g. Eldredge at Mid HleburY,
being admitted to the bar in 1870. He was ap,
pointed secretary Of civil and military affairs the
same year by Gov Stewart. He represented
Middlebury in the legislature in 1874 was a dep.
uty collector Of revenue several years and served
as states attorney, town superintendent OF
schools and in other public offices. He had been
judge OF probate the last ten years He is sur
vived by wife and daughter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
"what is the priC

"What is the price of Dobbins' Electric Soapf"
Five cents bar, full size, just reduced ffom
ten. Hasn't been less than ten for 3S years"
"Why, that's the price Of common brown soap.
Send me box. / can't afford 10 buy any other
snap after this "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Incendiary Fire at West FerrIsburgh.

Paul Netzs house at West terrisburgh was
burned one night last week. 1t was Insured for
$500 The fire was the work of an incendiary as
no one was living there Paul Metz, the owner,
being ia the work house at Rutland, serving out a
sentence for stealing ID dress pate from the
sore OF j. McCueu, and his wife being in the
MIdulebury jail awaiting trial for stealing silk
from Chamberlain, Foote & Co. While the house
was burning Cornelia Warn RS house caught fire
on the roof, but the fire was put out
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Horse and Cattle Barns Burned at Bris-
toll.

The horse and cattle barns of George n Dixie,
situated about one mile northwest Of Bristol wi.
lage, were burned about O'Clock Friday morn
ing. Mr.. Dixie was awakened by the noise made
by his horses, He arose and succeeded in getting
out the horses and cattle ana one wagon. The
balance Of the contents, about IS tons Of hay,
grain harness, wagons, farm tools, two calves,
two hogs, ETC. were burned. The loss Is about
$1,000 The barns were insured for 50 and there
was small insurance on the contents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

mans wife should always be the same, es-
pecially to her husband. but IL she is weak and
nervous and uses Carriers Iron Pills. she cannot
be, for they lake her feel like a different per
son." so they all say, and their husbands say so
tool
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

Ny friend, look here you know how weak and
nervous your wife l., and you know that Carter s
Iron Pills will relieve her, now why n t be fair
about il and buy her boxY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

woman who Is weak, nervous ard sleepless,
and v no has cold hands aud feet, cannot feel and
ACT Ike we'll person Carter's Iron Pills equaIize
the circulation, remove nervousness, and give
strength and rest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

"A word TO the wise is sufficient Wise peo-
pie keep their blood pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla
and make sure Of health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Vermont Fire Record.
Lightning Causes Destruction of Four
Barns at Barre.

Four barns and other out buildings on the farm
owned by +. A. Gale of Lowell, Mass situated
between East Barre and Washington were struck
by lightning and burned early Friday morning
with 100 tons of hay and grain. Mr. Gale ana his
family occu pied the place as a summer residence.
The loss is $500 with small insurance. The storm
was very severe In Barre and vicinity, the light
ming striking in many other places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15

William L. Garde of Rutland, swallowed car
bolic acid with suicidal intent at Saratoga
Friday night. He will probably die.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Educate Your bowels Win Casoarets

Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
10. 70 cents. If @. O. O. fail, druggists refund
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
Mrs. Barnard Thanks
MRS. PINKHAM FOR HEALTH.
[LErrER TO MRS. PINKHAM no. Is,o0al

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-15
An Iowa wOman's Convincing Statement

81 tried three doctors, and the last
one said nothing but an operation
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fuse flowing; sometimes would think
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that the least work would tire me.
Reading of so many being cured by
your medicine, made up my mind to
write to you for advice, and am SO
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my life. Miss A. p, Box 81 ABBOTT,
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