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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
TOwNsHBND.
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary T.. shst,ucE.

Funeral OF Mrs. Mary T.. khsttuck.
The funeral of Mrs Mary +. Shattuck
was held here on Saturday and was attend.
ed by her pastor, Rev. Mr.. Marble of Brat
tleboro, and Rev. Mr.. Hardy of Towns
bend. The service was in the home of
her birth, from which she went forth a
beautiful bride, and to which she returned
but about two weeks previous to give out
the last full measure of devotion. The
circumstances of her death, coming so
soon after that Of her brother and the Sc
rious illness of her sister-inlaw, and APP
parently as the direct result of that trying
experience, were calculated to arouse the
sympathy of the entire community. This
was evidenced by the large gathering at
the funeral. Old neighbors and friends
came TO pay their tribute of love and re-
spect to the departed and TO weep with the
stricken household. Their presence and
tears, rather than the public utterance,
voiced the high esteem in which she was
held here. The company was augmented
by large number of friends from Brattle-
boro, whose coming with their beautiful
floral offerings was rich tribute to her
worth.
To some at least there was a fitness of
place in this mysterious providence. That
she should come back to the scene Of loves
ministries for her last earthly service, and
then pass peacefully out from the home
beneath to the home above. blessed are
the dead which die in the Lord from hence
forth: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may
rest from their labors: and their works do
follow them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
MARLBORO.

John Whitney is out after three weeks
siege with the grip.
Mr. and Mrs. John Blanchard have been
away on trip for week or more.
Howard King is saving wood with his
horse power in the centre of the town.
The ladies will furnish dinner on town
meeting day. The ladies in town are cor
daily invited TO come and assist.
Howard P. King celebrated his 21st
birthday anniversary on Saturday evening
with party of young people. He re.
ceived several nice presents and a sum OF
money as a souvenir of the day.
A serious fire was narrowly averted at
A. M. Prouty's on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Prouty was making a sheet near the
stove, when she dropped 1t down and went
into the kitchen to attend to her supper.
When she went back into the room the
sheet was in a blaze and the room filled
with smoke. The carpet and oil cloth
were badly scorched.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
What the Poet Moore Thought of Doc.
tors.
Thomas Moore, wittiest OF poets, wrote:
II find the doctors and the cages
Have differed In all clImes and ages.
And two In fifty scarce agree"

Thomas Moore, wittiest Of poets, wrote
II find the doctors and the cages
Have differed In all chimes and ages
And two In fifty scarce agree"
Doctors do disagree about your disease. one
ply stefan selling you one thing and one at other,
but the reason for this is plain. 1t is because
you consult ordinary practitioners, whose time Is
spent among their fever patients. Such ply.
scians have no experience in chronic cases IN g
yours, II you wish to learn exactly what your
complaint is, by all means consult a skilled
specialist physician who makes the treatment
OF nervous, chronic and lingering disc asses a
special life work, and who therefore knows from
vast experience just what your trouble IL and
precisely how to cure. Why not for Instance
consult Dr.. Greene Of 81 Temple Place Boston
Mass, about your casef You can do so without
charge or cost, either by calling or writing 10 him
Tor ne gives consultation and advice ABSOLUTELY
free He makes this class OF disease a speciaItv
has seen and cured thousands Of cases like vonrs'
IN TACT he has the largest practice and the great
est success in curing diseases OF any phVsican n,
the world. His medicines also differ from thoaa
USED by other doctors, for he uses no paiaonous
drugs, but cures his patients with harmless yeee
table medicines, which, because they act In her
mony with the laws OF life, are always curative
aud strengthening One OF his medical discoyeries
Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedv h
used throughout the civilized world. and he hss
and conditions OF disease. Why not conault him
Al oncei II you cannot call, write him All aboaIt
your complaints freely fully and In perfect obi.
noence. lt VIII cost you nothing 10 learn exactIv
what ails you, and his counsel and advice are
sure 70 do you goo1.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
JACKSONVILLE.

Freeman Hager is engaged for some
time at the Wilmington Grain and Lum
Der company's mill in Wilmington. His
family will continue to live here.
We have seen furniture being transport
ed through the streets lately, which re-
minds us of spring. Some farmers are
also preparing for sugaring. We don't ex-
pect 1t just yet.
Town meeting comes this side the hill
this year and there is much important
business TO be transacted. The Universe
list ladies will furnish dinner at the church
parlors that day.
Our grange is in prosperous condition.
Five new members took the third and
fourth degrees Tuesday evening. The ex-
ercises closed with a supper. There were
70 grangers at this meeting, all but three
being members of this lodge
At the annual meeting of the Universal
list ladies society," held with Mrs. Melissa
L. Blanchard last week Thursday, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
Mrs. Janette S. Reed; vice president, Mrs.
Minerva Allen; secretary and treasurer,
Miss Martha French; directors, Mrs. Jen-
ME Hager, Mrs. Ella Pierce, Mrs. Hattie
Holbrook.
INSTALLATION OF OmcerS OF OnlLy lOuge,
F. S A. NJ, took place at their last regu-
lar meeting, Geo. r. Faulkner serving as
installing officer. The full list of officers
is as follows: Otis w. Kingsley, w. NJ. /;
Henry S. Ward, S. W.; Royal Q. Wilcox,
j. W., Ezra Stetson, treasurer; Elwin II.
Stetson, secretary; A. A. Butterfield, S.
D.; II. Ellsworth Parsons, j. d. Chas. S.
Goodnow, S. s. Eli S. Cook, J. s.; Geo.
X. Faulkner, chaplain: Schuyler Murdoch,
marshall a. G. Stetson, Tyler.
Several neighbors turned out last Satur-
day and drew down bark and wood for 1.
l.. Stickney, who has been sick for some
time, but who is better at this writing.
There were II men and four two-horse
teams and in eight hours time they had
drawn 10 cords of four-foot wood, cutting
about three cords of it. They also drew
out of the woods and piled up between
four and five cords of bark. Mr.. Stickney
was taken entirely by surprise, knowing
nothing about the plan of his visitors I'M
they appeared.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
sun more Coun,srfsitInr.

The Secret Service has just unearthed another
band OF counterfeiters In a suburb of New York
city, and secured large quantity Of bogus S.
bills, which are 80 cleverly executed that the
average person would never suspect them Of be.
ing spurious. Things of great value are always
selected by counterfeiters for imitation, notably
the celebrated Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which has many imitators but no equals for com.
mon disorders like fever, ague, malaria, indges-
ton, dyspepsia, constipation, nervousness and
general debility. The Bitters set things right in
the stomach, and when the stomach Is In good
working order 1t makes good blood aud plenty Of
II. In this manner the Bltters get at the seat OF
strength and vitality, and restore vigor TO the
weak and debilitated. Beware OF counterfeits
when buying. Always go to reliable druggists
who have the reputation Of giving what you ask
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
GREEN RIVER.

Hervey Thomas, after suffering an at
tack of grip for two weeks. is improving.
Agnes Gates returned home from her
school at West Brattleboro on Wednesday.
Mrs. Anna Greenleaf has been confined
to the house the past week, enjoying (?)
an attack of the mumps.
Bert Bracket came home from L. j..
Huntley's last Sunday, where he has been
confined to the house two weeks with in
fiammation of the bowels.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thomas, with Mr..
and Mrs. John Thompson of Riverside,
Mass, spent Sunday with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Thompson.
The ladies will hold their last social for
the present, in the form of masquerade
ball, at Alva Thomas's hall Thursday even
ing, March 8. Supper will be served and all
are invited to come prepared to join and
help make it good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE.

Mrs. Florence White, who has been at
Rev. l. N. Compton's through the winter,
has returned TO her home.
F. j. Mortified, who has been occupy
ing a position in the Albany Business
college this winter, takes a position at
Des Moines, Ia, March l.
A. V. May has sold Mrs. Emogene
Whites farm to Mr.. Clark of Newfane,
who bought the Redway farm last fall, and
sold it back again to Mr.. Redway a short
time ago.
F. D. Brown has gone to Putney to
work in Pierce's mill. Mr.. Brown has
been a student at Moody's school. he is
an exemplary young man, and will be
much missed by the good people of Brook
line.
A large audience filled the Methodist
church on Tuesday evening, to listen to
Harry Miller's story of the late war, and
see the stereopticon views which he pre-
sented. Several were in attendance from
Newfane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
qUILFORD CENTRE.

Charles Squires has sold his farm to
Fred Tones of Hinsdsle, N. H.
Archie Miner of Leyden, Mass, has
been visiting friends in town for the past
two weeks.
The town has sold the James Madison
Noyes farm to Mrs. Jerusha Alexander of
Leyden, Mass.
Miss Grace Holden, who has been Ill
several months, does not seem to be i'm
proving this week.
The grange sociable held last week in
Grange hall proved successful and enjoy
able. The quilts and aprons sold readily.
About SIS was added to the piano fund.
The festival held in this village Tuesday
evening was not as largely attended as at
some times, but it proved a pleasant gath
ering and a few dollars were added to the
treasury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Holland have re.
turned from Chester.
Paul Boynton, who has been at work in
Putney, has returned to his home here.
Revilo Howard has sold his big bay
horse, Charles, also one yoke Of oxen to
parties in Massachusetts.
Rev. S. H. Taylor's subject next Sunday
morning will be Gan Unlimited Letter."
in the evening THE Remnants"
Mrs. j. c. Daggett is very sick with
bronchial pneumonia. Her two sisters,
Mrs. Samuel Bradley of Westminster,
Mass, and Mrs. Carrie Morgan of Wood
stock are here.
Rev. S. H. Taylor lectured last Wednes-
day evening on "a Lesson from Violin. ="
The lecture was we'll attended and highly
appreciated. He will lecture next Wednes-
day evening on emusic Spoiled"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
NEWMAN e.
Alvey of Another Old Resident.

Passing AwRy OF Another Old Resident.
Paris Rawson, who died on Friday even
ing, was born in Dover June %, 1910
He married Celinda Staples, daughter of
Marlboro Staples, and after her decease
her sister, Betsey, became his second wife.
Again left widower, he married Cynthia
Brown of Dover, who survives him without
children. They moved to this town 80
years ago, first living on the Mortified
farm on Newfane Hill, and later Mr..
Rawson bought the Nahum Eager place,
another farm on the old hill which was
cleared by early settlers. After 20 years
there he bought the Sylvanus Sherwin
place, where he died. Merrill Raw
son, who emigrated to California for
his health's sake years ago, and died in
Ohio four years ago, was his son. Lydia,
the late wife of W. q. Halliday of Dover,
was his daughter. The surviving daugh-
ter is Mrs. Henry Downs of Newton, who
will remain here several days.
Mr.. Rawson was a member of the
Methodist church in Dover, and Rev. Mr..
Estabrook, Methodist pastor Of Williams
vile, OBLIGATED at his funeral on Monday.
The entombment was in Woodlawn Gem
etery.
Mr.. Rawson is well remembered in Do
yer as an active Methodist and teacher of
singing schools. He was an honest man
OF social temperament and a humorous
turn Of mind, and had always been very
active in home work. Even last winter
he sawed, split and piled more than year s
stock OF wood, doing more than he needed
because he liked to work. His seemingly
perfect health was not much undermined
till two or three years ago. He disdained
all medication and almost to the last day
displayed vigorous will against doctoring
for himself. His face was so ruddy and
his eye so bright, and with a stout staff he
took such long walks that it seemed as II
he might physically bid defiance TO old age
for some years, but renewed attacks of
grip settled into pneumonia, from which
he could not rally. Mr.. Rawson was seventh
in descent from Edward Rawson, the third
colonial secretary of Massachusetts.
The commission is in existence which
appointed Mr.. Rawson captain of the 4th
company in Sd Vermont militia in 1872
About that time he also taught school in
Dover. The Sd regiment then had head
quarters in Townshend and it would seem
by later date and signature on the COM
mission that the headquarters of the 18th
regiment was in Dover in 1913. Roland
Smith was brigadier. general and Charles
Paine was governor and commander-in-
chief over the state of Vermont. Mr.. Raw
sons scarf, a very handsome one, is in the
possession Of the family. His sword, hav-
ing been loaned many times to exhibitions
in Dover and other towns, cannot now be
found
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
WEST HALIFAX.

F. L. Miner has sold three cows this
week.
DR.. Scudder went to Greenfield Saturday
and brought home new horse.
Gertrude Scudder arrived home Feb. 28.
She has been teaching school in Stratton.
The library association hold their annual
meeting at the store of George L. Clark,
Saturday evening, March A, at o'clock.
There will be meeting of the Sons of
Veterans next Wednesday at 1880 p. NJ
There will be business of importance and
a full attendance is desirable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
DUMMBRsTON HILL

1t seems quite spring-like at Mrs. G. R.
Wheeler's. She has had crocuses in bios
som since Feb. 20.
Mrs. William L. Winchester and daugh-
ter of Holyoke are visiting at Mrs. Win
chester's parents this week.
About go attended the temperance meet
ing Tuesday evening, Everyone seemed
to be interested in the cause. Several Sc
lections were read showing the terrible
effects of intemperance. The absence of
our chorister was very noticeable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

interesting and instructive address. He
gave valuable. information in regard to
sanitary laws and the cause of such dis
eases as typhoid fever, diphtheria and tu-
berculosis.
Mrs. r. p. Pratt and Mary d. Jones are
seriously ILL., Their illness began with an
attack of the grip. Leavitt Stark has had
the German measles and is now i'll with
the grip. Mrs. W. f. Walker has been
i'll for nearly two weeks. She was unable
to attend her fathers funeral last Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
HALIFAX.

Cyrus Farnum is ON the sick list this
week.
A. A. Fairbanks is contemplating max
ing extensive improvements in his barn.
Rev. e. G. Rood of WILMINGTON will
preach In the Baptist church next Sunday
at o'clock. Young peoples meeting at
~ and Sunday school at 1.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

We wish to express our sincere thanks to the
Kind neighbors and friends for their assistance
during the long sickness and death of our dear
husband and father, and especially to Col w. H.
Greenwood post and Relief corps and to the com
rades Of his company for their presence and aid
at the funeral and for the beautiful flowers
which helped to tighten the dark shadow
MRS. JOHN MILLER,
MR. AND MRS WALTER F. WALKER
MR.. AND. MRS. +. WARNER MILLER
FAYETTE MILLER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Card of Thanks.

To my friends and neighbors who have render
ed valuable assistance during my illness the past
winter and who gave me a genuine surprise party
on the 25th inst, by cutting and drawing year =
supply Of wood for me, wish TO express my sin
cefe THANKS, and lake this method OF doing so.
Very truly, etc,
l. l.. STICKNEY.
Jacksonville. Vt, Feb. q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
EAST DOVER.

Geo. W. Roberts, an ex-saloon keeper of
Montana, will deliver an address at the
Methodist church next Sunday at 1870.
1t is hoped all who can will avail them
OF the opportunity to hear him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

Charles Squires has sold his farm to
Mr.. Themes of Hinsdale. Possession
given April l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Alexander enter
tanned company of friends, numbering
10, last Saturday afternoon and evening
A choice supper was served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

What is the price OF Dobbins' Electric Soapf''
ten. Hasn't been lees than ten for SO years"
why, that's the price OF common brown soap.
Send me box. can't AFFORD to buy any other
soap after thls.r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

Dyspepsia In Its worst forms will yield to the
use OF Carers Little Nerve Pills. aided by Car.
ter's Little Liver Pills. They not only relieve
present distress but strengthen the stomach and
digestive apparatus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
DUMMERSTON.
The Late John Miller.

The funeral of John Miller, the veteran
soldier and member of the Grand Army of
the Republic, was largely attended by his
numerous relatives, citizens of the place
and members of Col. VIM. II. Greenwood
post of Putney. Rev. p. F. Barnard of
Westminster, late pastor of the church in
Dummerston, attended the funeral and
was assisted by Rev. L. G. Kimball and
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell of Putney on the part of
the Grand Army post. Mr.. Miller leaves
a widow and three children, Mrs. Walter
T. Walker, +. W. Miller and Fayette Mil
Ter, all living in Dummerston. Five of his
sisters are now living and one brother
Mrs. Rose Taft, Mrs. Thomas n Reed,
Mrs. Phila Wheeler, Mrs. Horace Wilder,
Mrs. Della A. Nourse and II. Harry Mil
Ter. He was a son of John B. Miller, a
prosperous farmer Of this town, grandson
of John Miller, Revolutionary soldier,
and great grandson of Capt. Isaac Miller,
q pioneer settler of this town. He was a
soldier in Companies X and G of the 9th
Vermont regiment, and was a sergeant of
Company @ at the time he was mustered
out Dec. /, 1865. He was brave soldier,
q good patriot and genuine Republican.
His illness was of long duration, extending
over period OF more than year.
Town meeting comes next Tuesday. A
dinner will be served In the vestry BY the
ladies, the proceeds TO 60 toward defraylng
the regular expenses Of the society. All
are invited 70 remain. The ladies are re-
quested 10 bring provisions for the table.
DIR. Fl. d. Holton's lecture on Friday
evening OF last week was . very practical,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

NJ. E. Lyman broke the engine of his
steam mill Monday causing delay in the
saving. Mr.. Lyman went TO Orange, Mass,
Tuesday to see about the repairs.
Miss Abigail Estabrook, an old resident,
passed away last Thursday. The funeral
was held Saturday afternoon at the home
of D. W. Foye, where she has lived for
several years. The burial was in the up
per cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
WEST DOVER.
Death OF Mrs. A. ID. Knight.

With sorrow we record the death of An
nette Howe, so, wife of A. D. knight of
Stratton. One week before her death she
went to North Adams, Mass, to attend
the wedding anniversary of her brother,
N. K. Howe, but she was unable to return
home with the rest of the family. She
had a shock Thursday morning and only
lived about IA hours. Just one week
FRONT the day of the anniversary the three
daughters were sent for but did not arrive
until after her death. She was a faithful
wife, kind neighbor and loving mother
She leaves three brothers, Oscar of Will
mington, John of Marlboro, Miller of
North Adams, also three daughters, Cottie,
wife of B. B. Collins, Emma, wife of Ed
gar Pike of Stratton, and Lulu. wife of c.
K. Mann. The bereaved ones have the
sympathy of the community. The funeral
was held at the church in West Dover Sun
day, W. A. Estabrook officiating. The
burial was in the village cemetery.
With heavy hearts we are called to note
the death of Verne, aged Is, son of W. N.
and e. G. Rice of Wilmington, formerly of
this town. Only week ago he was strick-
en- with congestion of the brain and he
died Just one week afterward. 1t is a
heavy blow to the bereaved parents. He
was very manly boy, always a gentleman,
and loved by large circle of relatives
The funeral was at the Universalist church
Fat Wilmington. W. A. Estabrook attended
The child was buried on the place where
he was born in West Dover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Work of the school In District No. q.

The school in district No 2, taught by
Mrs. Z. A. Kenyon, closed last Friday with
class examinations and literary exercises
adapted to the celebration of the birthdays
of Washington and Lincoln. The classes
in grammar, history, geography and physi-
ology did work creditable TO both teacher
and pupils. Their singing, drawing and
composition, indicated ability well worthy
of cultivation and the dainty booklets. made
by many of the pupils giving illustrated
biographical sketches of Lincoln and Long
fellow showed not only excellent handi-
work but the careful study that had been
given TO the lives of these great men.
Among the most interesting and helpful
exercises was the recitation by the whole
school of short Bible verses, which have
formed part Of their daily education in
morality, purity and right living.
The average attendance during the term
has been 14i, the whole number of schol-
airs registered being 10. Those perfect in
attendance were; Hugh Welman, Ethel
and Hugh Mack, Ella Pierce, John Stew
ems, Willie Howe, Charles Patterson, Irv-
ing, Albert and Everett Williams.
Ella Pierce has not been absent or tardy
during the five years she has attended
school. Those who have been perfect in
attendance during the past year are: Ella
Pierce, Ethel and Hugh Mack, John Stew
ems and Hugh Wellman, while all the pu-
pills and the teacher have worked together
TO make the school success.