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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
DUNN ERSTON.

The next reading circle will be on Fri
day evening, Feb. II. Subject, Long
fellow" All are cordially invited to be
present. During the evening maple sugar
will be served to as many as care to par
take.
The town auditors have given notice
that they will meet in the town hall at
Dummerston Centre on Thursday, Feb. 10,
lat Q o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of audit
ing accounts against the town. All per-
sons having accounts or orders against the
town should present them for settlement
on or before that day.
The Congregationalist, dated Feb. 2, has
in the Conversation Corner" a portrait
of little Doris Humphrey, daughter of Mrs.
Nellie Wells Humphrey OF Chicago, who
visited friends in Dummerston last sum
mer. Little Doris is three years old and
is called "Our Little Red Riding Hood by
Mr.. Martin, the editor, who says she visited
New England last year and in exploring
the curiosities of farm uncovered bee
hive to see what kind of people lived in
there. They all came out to see her, and
lighted upon her face-and l think she
will let the bees be hereafter.
In the summer of 1897 a stranger called
at Dummerston Centre and inquired of the
writer whether a man by the name of
Abner Stanford ever lived in this town.
On being told that such a person lived
here in 1900 and was resident of the
town several years, he explained that his
name was Arthur Willis Stanford, that he
was a grandson of Abner and son of
Wrantslow Stanford, who was born in
Chesterfield, N. H., in 1912, where his
father moved from Dummerston about
1908. Abner Stanford was Revolution
airy soldier and during the period of his
service he was present at and took part in
the capture of General Burgoyne. His
grandson with whom we had the inter-
view in 1897 returned in few weeks to
his field of labor in Japan, where he is a
missionary. For several years he has
spent his vacations in search of informa-
ton regarding his ancestors. About four
weeks ago we received from Rev. A. w.
Sanford in Japan, a pamphlet of 80 pages
containing a list of 1876 descendants of
Abner Stanford, the Revolutionary SOL
der. In this register of his descendants
are quotations from Randal's History Of
Chesterfield, N. H., and the history of
Dummerston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
BROOKLINB.

Rev. G. F. Chaplin of Saxtons River ex-
changed pulpts last Sunday with Rev. NJ
II. Smith.
About 40 of the friends of Frank Potwin
gave him surprise visit on Monday even
ing, to help him celebrate his birthday an
niversary
The pupils who were neither absent nor
tardy in school No. 3, taught by Rev. l.
M. Compton, were George Osgood, Annie
Osgood and Marguerite Mortified. Stella
Austin has not been absent or tardy dur
ing the school year. There were no tardy
marks in No. l taught by George Bush
and Myrtle Dion.
The sugar social attracted a large num-
Der on Tuesday evening, about so being
present. A big sled with three horses was
sent to Newfane and was soon filled with
25 of Newfane's young people, who helped
the evenings entertainment very much.
Marshall Lawrence also brought load
from the north end of the town. The en-
tertainment consisted of a bundle party,
music and games, with sugar on snow as
the principal attraction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
WEST HALIFAX.

We learn that Willard Weeks has sold
his house and lot, stock of goods and store
fixtures to Geo. l.. Clark
The auditors will meet at the store of
Geo. L. Clark Monday, Feb. IS. All
town officers are requested to present their
bills.
Daniel Thomas and Susan Collins, now
of Iowa, formerly of this town, have
given $50 each for the purchase of new
organ for the Baptist cqurch.
Guiding Star Grange No. 1913 will hold
fair and festival at their hall at "Harris
Corners" on Friday evening, Feb. II. A
sugar supper will be served. Both fancy
and useful articles will be offered for sale
All are invited.
Mrs. Perry Hall died Sunday afternoon
and Mr.. Hall Monday morning, only II
hours later They were buried Wednesday,
the Sth, in one grave. Mr.. Hall had held
various Offices of trust in town and was a
man respected by all who knew him. Mrs.
Hall was the kindest of neighbors, always
reedy to help these in trouble. They
leave a family of seven children, three
sons and four daughters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
NBWFANE.

Charles Miller is at home for few
weeks.
The W. G. T. u. will meet at Miss New
toms on Wednesday at p. NJ.
Landlord Burke furnished supper last
week to party of sleighriders from Brat
tleboro.
The dramatic club is mastering its force
for an entertainment this month which
will doubtless draw full house.
j. NJ. Miller has been i'll since his return
from Montpelier, but is improving. Alton
Smith is somewhat on the gain from severe
sickness. W. B. Park is out again.
Walter c., the baby in II. A. Halls
family, survived his mother but a few DAYS.
The Oldest girls sickness has abated and
all the family are said to be about the
house now.
Rev. Mary E. Norton will preach next
Sunday morning upon the second coming
of Christ-a sermon delivered by her at
the quarterly meeting of the county asso-
citation this week in Brattleboro.
The picture of Judge Ross, successor of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mabel Walker returned to Mt. Hermon
on Monday.
Leone Clayton has gone to Brattleboro
to work for few weeks.
One of the little twin daughters of II. p
Yearly is i'll with tonsilitis.
o. r. Clayton went to Townshend on
Monday, where he has position as as
sistant teacher in Leland and Gray semi
nary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot Tucker and Ray
Whitney of Winchendon, Mass, were in
town last week, called here to the funeral
of their aunt, Miss Belle Parker.
Marshall Smith, an aged townsman,
died at his residence at the north village
on Tuesday. He was for many consecu-
tive years the stage-driver between Lon
donderry and Manchester. He leaves a
wife and one daughter.
Henry Lawton has moved his family to
Springfield, this state, where he will short
ly follow. Mr.. and Mrs. Lawton began
their married life here and have endeared
themselves to large circle of friends, who
regret losing them from this community.
The state board of agriculture held
meetings here Tuesday and Wednesday.
The meetings were very pleasant and prof
liable and on Tuesday were well attended,
but the storm of Wednesday prevented
many from attending who would have
been glad to have been there. The speak,
ers from abroad were: Col. j. II. Brig
ham, assistant secretary of agriculture.
Washington, Z. c.; Prof. j. l.. Hills of
the Vermont state agricultural college; j.
X. Curtis of Georgia; C. j. Bell of Hard
wick and G. P. Smith of Morrisville.
These gentlemen handled the difficult sub
jects in a clear. eCEvi11ins manner and the
meetings will result in good to all who lis
tened. There was also singing by John
son Brothers and G. G. Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
VERNON.

Mrs. G. F. Moseey is out after an at
tack of pleurisy.
The ladies' sewing circle will meet with
Mrs. Withheld next Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Inez Akley was confined at home
last week with tonsiltis, but has now re-
covered sufficiently to return to school at
Brattleboro.
Hiram Sturtevant of Bradford visited
his brother George, who recently moved
here, this week. They had not seen each
other for nearly 20 years.
Mr.. Henry, who has been staying at +.
II. Alleys for several months, and who
had charge OF the inside work on T. L.
Johnson's new house, has gone to CalifoT-
mia for a stay of several months.
The subject of the sermon at the AID
ventist church next Sunday at IL o'clock
will be, 1.-The Advent, its Meaning and
Object" Sunday school at Jpn. Tues
day evening preaching, illustrated on the
blackboard.
Fred Cook, who recently returned from
a visit to the island of Jamaica, brought
specimens of fruits and vegetables grown
there, and kindly shared them with his
friends. Your correspondent can testify
10 the excellence of the yam, which makes
desirable substitute for our potato. Mr..
Cook, who is a jeweler, has now returned
TO his position at Northampton.
X. Wilbur, who has lived near the chap
el during the past year, fell on the ice near
his door last Thursday, Feb. 2, and frac-
tured his hip. He lives alone, but sue
ceeded in signaling to his neghbors, who
came to his relief By some mistake in
telephoning for physician none was OBJ
tanned for him until the next day, when
the hip was found badly swollen and in
famed. DR.. Holton succeeded in setting
it on Saturday and his daughter came from
Fltchburg and is caring for him. Consid-
ering his AGES years-he is now doing
as we'll as can be expected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Ira Ingram has been housed for the past
week with a sore foot
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Langille are with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moore
Miss Florence Shepard and friend spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
G. Shepard,
f. n. Stratton returned from Springfield
and Agawam, Mass, where he went last
week on business.
Miss Fanny Cheney is finishing the Par
ish school. The school was begun by Miss
Luella Williams, who on account of illness,
was obliged to give it up.
The ladies' sewing circle will meet with
Mrs. Daniel Moore on Thursday afternoon
of next week. A large attendance is desir-
ed as there is special work to be done
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
JAMAICA.

Mabel Crowningshied has returned
from Hinsdale, n, II.
Dan Newman has been staying at Will
Josln's for few days.
All are glad to know that Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Williams is on the gain.
A baby girl came into the family of Mr..
and Mrs. Wright Feb. B.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt Howard of Windsor
are here visiting friends.
Rollo Puffer and family will move to
West Townshend this week.
Ernest Howard and his sister, Bertha,
have returned to New York.
p. f. Howard has been sick for the past
week, wholly confined to his house.
Andrew Weeks is suffering from cut
foot. Members of his family are i'll.
DR.. Doane has taken a boy from the
state board of charity in Massachusetts for
time on trial.
j. A. Muzzy has bought his son Harold
a horse. Henry Williams also has bought
himself horse.
Rev. A. j. Cameron is still on the sick
list. He was not able to fill his pulpit
again last Sunday.
Isaac Doane who has taught school in
the higher department, has returned to
Bakersfield, his home
w. L. Barnes has been afflicted with
bad sore on the back of his neck, combining
him for nearly five weeks.
Rev. S. II. Taylor will preach next Sun
day morning from these words: 1.-The
Reverend Mr.. Conscience"
About 40 friends went to the home of
Mr.. Rckel, where they spent a social even
ing with music and good supper.
DIR. c. b. Doane intended to go to New
York the first of February, but has changed
his mind, and will remain with us for the
present
Our village schools closed last week Fri
day. The higher department, taught by
Isaac Doane of Bakersfield, the lower, by
Mrs. Eunice Sprague of Jamaica.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10

to Orange, Mass. Sometime ago he OBJ
tanned work between Orange and Athol,
and hired house at Athol, as stated in
The Phoenix at the time. Afterwards he
gave up the Athol house and is in tene-
ment in Orange owned by II. M. Roberts
of this place, father of Mrs. Corse.
The primary school in this village closed
last Friday. In the evening the scholars,
with some from the High school and some
from the nursery, gave temperance eXhi-
btion, without admission fee. 1t was said
by those present to be pretty affair,
worthy to be reproduced; a credit alike to
the children and to the teacher, Miss Neva
Corkns.
The High school in this village closed
its winter term last Friday with % pupils
The rate of attendance has averaged 90
per cent of the school membership, and
ten of the number have been present at
every session of the school. The follow
ing had no absent marks: Fred Cheney,
Warner Bell, Floyd Reed, Sarah Holbrook,
Ethel Boyd, Sylvia Jillson, Bertha Fauk-
ner, Gladys Cheney, Gladys Dix and Alice
Chamberlain. Good for a stormy term.
The teacher was Franklin K. Head of
Brattleboro.
We have had occasion to remark that
Charles NJ. Fox was successful fisher
man and hunter, but did not know that he
used unfair means with the poor animals
until today Tuesday, when Charles cap
tured a red fox in the heart of the city (O.
The fox was chased into the village by G..
A. Murdock's dog, the dog and fox both
being pretty well winded. Charles was
fresh and took advantage, and after sun
dry windings among the buildings of the
village he got fair shot and put an end
to the race. A number of our people en-
joyed witnessing the race about the centre
part of the village
AS announced in this paper two weeks
ago, Leonard A. Brown and Miss Henri
eta f. Waste, daughter of Merchant c.
II. Waste, were married at the residence
of the bride. This was in all respects a
pleasant affair, marked by the beautiful
and tasteful decorations of the house, the
wedding march played by Mrs. Clara l..
Coleman, the pronouncing of the solemn
and impressive marriage service by Rev. F.
S. Walker, the delicate and toothsome re-
freshments, and last but not least, the
congratulations of tried and true friends,
who with smiles left, with their benedc-
tions, many valuable and useful presents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
WEST wAaDsBORO.

1t is expected that there will be mis-
sionary sermon Sunday followed by col
lection for missions. All are invited.
A. j. Pike is home from Worcester
Mass, in quite poor health from grip.
Mrs. Pike is also on the sick list at her
sisters in Newfane.
At the recent business meeting of the
church w. h. Lyman was chosen presi-
dent aud secretary. The committee are
Mrs. e. o. Lyman, E. j. Morse and W. j..
Smith; collector, Mrs. P. A. Perry.
All the sick of last week are better as
far as heard from Some new patients are
Edgar Pike and Mrs. X. E Bardwin with
grip, NJ. o. Johnson's baby and Mrs. D..
w. ingalls,. Three doctors we're at work
Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
dUILFoRD CENTRE.

The reading club will meet with Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel M. Bullock Tuesday
evening, Feb. IA.
Mrs. c. L. Miners father, Mr.. Atcher-
son, is spending the winter with friends in
Windham county, Mr.. Atcherson was
formerly from Bellows Falls.
The ladies' circle meet with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G.. Worden next Thursday afternoon
and evening, Feb. 10 A cordial invita-
ton to all who enjoy these gatherings.
The agricultural meetings held in this
place were largely attended. Mr.. Hitch
cock, Mr.. Hill of Burlington, and Mr.
Smith of Morrsville interested the farm
ers Tuesday, and other speakers appeared
Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
WEST TOWNsHEND,

School taught by Fred Meacham closed
last week Thursday.
H. B. Booth of Chester visited at n.
W. Woods last week.
Harry Howard and Mrs. Olin Howe
were called to Springfield last Friday by
the illness of their sister, Mis-. Frank
Blood.
S. o. Garfield has been suffering from a
violent attack of grip, but is much better.
There have been several other cases, but
the disease has not yet been so prevalent
here as in neighboring villages.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
WEST GUILFORD.

School in district No. l, taught by Mrs.
L. Ii. Morse, closed Friday, Feb. B.
Florence Crouch of Greenfield is spend
ing vacation with her aunt, Mrs. H. l..
Nichols.
Miss Osborne of Worcester, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. L. II. Morse,
for the past three months, returned home
Monday.
The ladies' aid society will meet We'd
nesday, Feb. 10, afternoon and evening,
with Mrs. o. j. Hale. In the evening the
question will be discussed, "Resolved that
money has a greater influence than educa-
ton" Disputents: affirmative, Chas.
Potter, f. E. Bennett; negative, r. B.
Thomas, H. L. Nichols. Papers will be
read by Flora Bennett and Kate Thomas.
All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.

Mrs. N. II. Pierce, who was called to
Brattleboro last week by the illness of her
mother, returned Saturday.
The south school taught by Miss Beulah
Potter of Townshend closed Friday with
exercises in the evening. This is Miss
Potter's third term in the same school,
where she has been very successful. Those
having no marks were Ned and Ina Wy
man, Gladys Smith. BERTHE Cakes was alb
sent one-half day. Ina Wyman and Gladys
Smith were perfect in attendance tor the
year and Ned Wyman was absent but one
day
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
JACKSONVILLE.
Death of MIR. and Mrs. Perry Hall.

Perry Hall, son of Justus and Nancy
Pierce dall, was born July 10, 1919. His
father came to Halifax, near the Whiting
ham line, and built the house in which
Perry Hall has since lived. Lois Winches-
ter, daughter of Antipas and Lois Kelsey
Winchester, was born in Marlboro, March
D, 1926. She was of a family of u, and
three brothers and three sisters survive
her Perry Hall and Lois Winchester
were married March p, 1850. They lived
quiet, happy life, caring little for pub
licity. They were devoted to each other
in life and only separated a brief period
in DEATH A short time since they were
stricken with pneumonia and on Sunday,
Feb. D, at 11:15 p. NJ, the angel of death
again entered this house and took the
spirit of Mrs. Hall, and three hours lat
er, at 2:15 A. NJ, Monday, Mr.. Hall
Joined her. They were the parents of ten
children. A little girl II months old
died some years since; the other nine grew
to manhood and womanhood, viz, George
Winchester of Yale, Idaho; Justus Clark,
Ira Ingraham of Marlboro; Meta A.,
wife of Henry Whitney, of Marlboro; Alta
E., wife of Matthew Barber of Greenfield,
Mass; Lavolette Perry, Marion Belle, Is
rael Lewis and Sarah Maria.
Israel lives on the home place. The
two youngest daughters are in Boston.
They reached home last Saturday, and it
was great satisfaction to them to know
they were recognized by both father and
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall have 81 grand chill
dren and one great grandson. Mr.. Hall
was very much respected and held posi-
tions of trust and honor in town affairs in
his earlier years, but owing to an accident
which left him cripple his later years
have been spent in the quiet of home.
The lOvable nature of Mrs. Hall won
her many friends. She was most devot-
hoped to live long enough to take care of
papa and her desire was fulfilled. The
funeral of both was held at the house
Wednesday, Feb. 8. Rev. S. j. Smith of
the West Halifax Baptist church, where
they attended, officiated, and the burial
was at West Halifax.
Death always brings sorrow and we
have frequently heard the expression, how
sad that these two should be taken at
once. We believe that it is one of those
blessings God sometimes sends. "For in
death they were not separated" This
double funeral, attended by so many low
ing friends, brings to mind another double
funeral at this house six years ago last
May, when, through the untiring effort of
the son, George, the bodies of Justus and
Lavolette, who were accidentally killed in
a mine in the far West, were brought here
to the sorrowing family and buried from
the same house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
WINDHAM.

H. f. Wood is suffering from severely
sprained side.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Stevens died Saturday, Feb. 4.
Chas. Coleman, who has been sick for
several weeks, is able to 90 out of doors.
Miss Eva Clough has finished her school
and returned to her home in Mechanics
vile.
Mrs. C. G. Gould of Washington, d. c.,
and F. II. Harris of Chester called on
friends in town last week.
Mrs. l.. b. Chapman, Winifred Chap
man, Roland Chapman, Miss Frances
Goodell, Mrs. a. NJ Goodell, A. A. Good
ell, 6. E. Eddy and three children, and
Geo. Holt and family are i'll with grip.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
tor over 80 years by millions Of mothers for their
children while teething with perfect success II
soothes the child sufeLs The gums allays all pain.
cures wind collie. aud is the best remedy for
dlarrhuea. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
immediately. Sod nv druggists in every part Of
the world Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE sure
to ssk for Mrs. W.nsiow's Soothing Syrup. I"
and take no other kind 'P'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
GUIIFORD.

Miss Chloe May Franklin is i'll with the
mumps.
The ladies' union society will serve
their annual sugar supper in the dining
room of the Broad Brook House Thurs
day evening, Feb. 16, from 8 until 8 and
after 8 o'clock. A choice musical program
will be given in the hall, beginning at s
clock. Aprons and many fancy articles
all be on sale during the evening. A
0rdial invitation is extended to all. A
7ood supper, low prices and a pleasant time
guaranteed. Contributions of food or
1eedlework for the Union society sale will
be gratefully received and may be sent to
or left at the post-ofiice at Guilford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
HALIFAX.

The Christian Endeavor sociable VIII
meet with Mrs. Fayette Niles Wednesday,
Feb. 10, afternoon and evening. All are
cordially invited.
Mrs. Harry Hall died last Sunday and
Mr.. Hall died on Monday. Both funerals
were held at their home Wednesday. Both
Mr.. and Mrs Hall died of pneumonia fol-
lowing grip.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
WARDSBORO.

Arthur Baker and wife, VIII were form
er residents of this place, called on old
friends and neighbors the first of the week
The sick in our village are all improv-
ing, except Mrs. Mary Bishop, who re-
mains about the same.
Al the regular meeting of Vermont
Grange No. 1870 Feb. It'll, the officers
elect were duly installed by Past Master ..
Ii Mau
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
GROVE.

The next social of the Christian En-
deavor society will be held with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fayette Niles. There will be some
new features introduced in the entertain
ment All are invited to come Feb. 10, af-
ternoon and evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.
Death of DIR. Orvis +. BIgeIOw of
Amherst.

DR.. Orvis F. Bigelow, for a third of a
century one of the leading physicians of
Amherst, died Thursday. DR.. Bigelow
Was Sra IN WeatherHeld, VT, Sept 1885
He was the son of Barray and Jeanne
(Nicholas) Bigelow. He graduated from
the medical department of the University
of Vermont in 1862 He began the prac
tice of medicine in Brandon, VT After
three years he went to Amherst. He had
been emnently successful in his profess
sional career. He had occasionally spent
some weeks in New York taking post
graduate courses at the hospitals. Dr.
BigeloS married on July s. 1868, Mary
Pingry of WeatherStield They had six
children, Of whom five are living.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10

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cause, 40 not 81 ep well or who fail TO get proper
indigestion, Dyspepsia, nervous and sick head
ache, etc, readily ield to the use of the Little
Nerve Pills. In Walls at 80 cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-10
WEST DUMMERsTON.

W. w. Wilson has returned from the
general hospital at Boston, where he went
to have a cancer removed from his lip.
He seems to be making good recovery.
W. H. Clouse has sold his store build
ing to T. j. Roleant.