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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
WEST BRATTLERoRo.

Miss Julia Mack of Ithaca, n. Y. is
visiting at Mrs. j. II. Dunklees.
Wilfrid Fisher and Earle Mann are TAX.
ing carriage drive of few days through
a part of Massachusetts,.
Fred Mcclure returned to New York
yesterday after spending the summer at
his farm on the Bonnyvale road.
Mrs. Gardner and child of Boston are
spending the week with Mrs. E. A. Rich.
ardson and her daughter, Mrs. J. G,
Knapp.
The Congregational Sunday school held
its annual picnic at Sunset lake. About
so people attended and an enjoyable time
was reported.
Mrs. Hattie c. Weed and Miss Carrie
Manning of Michigan City, Ind, were the
guests of j. II. Goodenough the early
part of the week. Mrs. Weeds mother
formerly Jane Goodenough, was an old
time resident here.
Miss Anna Smith returned Monday from
two weeks vacation spent in Mortified
and Greenfield. Mrs. C. C. Hoisington,
who has been caring for her mother in her
absence, is now spending few days with
Mrs. l.. H. Stellman.
Rev. and Mrs. j. II. Babbitt arrived a:
the parsonage Wednesday afternoon &C.
companied by their two sons, James and
Harold. They are improved in health by
their voyage and have received warm
welcome from their Pensioners and other
friends.
Warren Hescock met with very pain
full accident Wednesday. While at work
for Luther Dustin he fell from the high
beams of the barn and was rendered I'M
concious by the fall. He sustained in
juries about the head and other parts Of
the body that will lay him up for some
time.
Rev. N. A. Wood will preach next Sun
day morning in the Baptist church from
the subject Listening for the Voice Of
God" Habakkuk nj. Sunday school at
11:45 A. NJ. Communion at close of Sun
day school. Praise and preaching service
in the evening at o'clock. A cordial in
vitation is extended to these services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
GRANGE NnWs.

Windham County Pomona grange will
meet with Guiding Star grange, West Hal
flax, next Thursday. An interesting pro-
gram has been arranged. Two practical
questions are ready for discussion, 'What
is the best method of keeping farm land
up to its highest state of fertilityP" also
"In what respect are the farmers boys of
today better fitted for farmers at Fl years
OF age than their fathers were at the same
ageP" Good speakers have been selected
TO open the discussion and patrons should
be prepared TO follow those whose names
appear on the program. Mrs. w. +. Mixer
and Mrs Cora Harris are 10 have recita.
tons, Mrs. Sarah ]. r. Whitman an essay.
There will be music also.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
npwARp B. R1cHARpsoN.
Death OF . weIl-HnOwn Young Busi-
ness Man AFTER Long Suffering.

ness Man AFTER Long Suffering.
Edward B. Richardson, 80, died at his
home on High street few minutes before
noon Monday after an illness Of nearly
month. He had been a sufferer from In
hammatory rheumatism for a number OF
years and had had several attacks of APP
pendicitis He also was troubled with
nephritis or Inflammation of the kidneys,
which finally was the cause of his death.
Mr.. Richardson went to hospital in Bos-
ton last fall to undergo an operation for
appendicitis, but on account of his kidney
trouble an operation was not thought adj
visable. He made a trip to Washington
and Baltimore last spring in an effort TO
benefit his health, but seemed TO derive no
permanent results from 1t. His last illness
was one of great suffering, and for several
days previous to his death his condition
was considered hopeless.
Mr.. Richardson was born in Brattleboro
Jan. 81, 1850, the youngest in the family
of the late William +. and (Sophia) Plum
mer Richardson. He was educated in the
schools here, afterwards entering the en-
ploy of his father in the meat market.
For the past 10 years he bad been the pro-
prietor of the Richardson Ice company,
and since the death of his father two
years ago he had been associated with MS
brothers in the meat market.
Mr.. Richardson was married in October,
1887, to Miss Clara Pierce of Putney, who
died in the spring of 1894. Since the death
of his wife Mr.. Richardson had lived at
the Richardson homestead on High street.
he was a member of Columbian lodge, f.
& A. M, of QuoDektacat Tribe Of Red
Men, and of the Wheel club.
Three brothers, Lucius H., Frederick a.
and Cassius NJ. G. Richardson, and one
sister, Mrs. o. o. Ware of Wilmington,
survive him.
The funeral was held from the house on
High street yesterday afternoon at
o'clock, Rev. Williston Walker of Hart
ford, Conn.,, conducting the services. E.
| II. Miller of Dummerston sang several ap
propriate selections The burial was in
the family lot in Prospect Hill cemetery
The bearers were L. Fl. Richardson, F. A.
Richardson and c. NJ. c. Richardson,
| brothers of the deceased, o. o. Ware Of
| Wilmington and Don A. Miller.
Mr.. Richardson never took part in pub
lie affairs, but he was known and respect
ed throughout the community, and wa
held in high esteem by those who knew
! him intimately.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
OF UNUSUAL PLEASURE

MIR. and Mrs. BERT o. Ware Entertetr.a
10 Cousins of the miller Fannie =,
Honor OF Guests from Hartford .ns
Meriden, Conn.
1t was an occasion Of unusual intero..
and pleasure last Tuesday evening VIZ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Ware entertained raora
than 40 of the cousins of Mrs. War ~
Ware farm. The guests were all membo.s
of the Miller family union and represents
tives Of four branches of the Miller famiIn
those of John and Stanford Miller NJ:
Elizabeth Miller Willard and Mrs fnon
Miller Horton, now Mrs. Henry Akloy
1t is rare that so many so closely related
can meet together on an occasion Of tbjs
kind. The reception was given in homo,
of Mrs. Eta Farnum and daughter. Maria
and Mrs. Farnum's sister, Belle Miller q,
Hartford, Conn, and Mrs. Lizzie Mi1sr
Willis and daughter, Izetta, of Meriden
Conn. Tuesday was the day chosen. 4
being the birthday anniversary of Nrs
Farnum, on whom special favors were
conferred. The birthday cake, which wa,
richly emblazoned with the "correct acct
of the lady, was cut and distributed nv
Mrs. Farnum in the presence of all the
guests, as IL contained an 1899 silver piece
intended as an omen of good luck TO the
recipient for the next II months. The
fortunate person who received the prog.
nostic was Miss Lillian Cray.
Several interesting games were PLAYED
and were royalty enjoyed. Mrs. II. W.
Sargent read a short quotation from Bry.
ants birthday book for the benefit Of Mrs
Farnum and Mrs. Oscar T. Ware read
very pleasing article of her own compost.
ton to the members of the Miller family
which was heartily appreciated. Charles
Drown favored the company by singing
Nobody Knows" in his usual vivacious
manner. Refreshments of ice cream. cake
and chocolate were served.
The grounds, piazza and hall were
appropriately decorated with exuberant
| growths of corn stalks and golden rod
and illuminated with candles, while grin.
ming jack-o'- Lanterns with their VARYING
countenances peered out from many COSY
nook and Granny. The arrangement Of
the decorations inside showed charming
skill on the part of Mrs. Bert Ware. and
she proved herself an artist in producing
! pleasing effect. The thought that first
suggested itself on entering was that Of a
beautiful harvest home. A profusio1 Of
delicate clematis with its long graceful
vines and shining green leaves hung in ar.
tistic festoons over white draperies, doors
and from mantels. Golden rod was IN.
sparingly used and furnished the mass fol-
| banking.
The whole affair was one of great de.
light and will long linger in the hearts Of
all who attended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
Former Halifax Boy Married at COhoes,
NY.

Announcements we're received this week
of the marriage Aug. II, Of o. Frank Stet-
son and Lillian w. Crandall, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin l.. Crandall of Co
hoes, N. Y. Mr.. Stetson is a native of
Halifax. He received his early education
in the public schools of that town and at
North street school, Brattleboro, after
which he became a teacher in the public
schools of Windham county. For some
time he pursued the study of law under
the direction of Waterman, Martin & Hit
of Brattleboro.
Later he changed his professional views
and entered Lay college, Boston, to pre-
pare for the work of the Christian minis
try. Mr.. Stetson completes the three
years course at Lay college the coming
year and expects to enter Princeton theo-
logical seminary in the autumn Of 1000.
Mr.. Stetson has spent the summer vacation
in Cohoes studying and preaching.
Mrs. Stetson is a young woman well
known in Cohoes, possessing marked mu-
steal ability. She Is a graduate of Egbert's
institute, class Of '9S.
The ceremony was performed at the
home of the BRIDES parents on Lincoln
avenue by Rev. VIM. H. Washburne, d.
D., of Trinity Methodist church, Troy
Only the brides family witnessed the cere-
mony.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
BAND CONCERT.

The 14th open-air concert by the First
Regiment band will be given from the
Brooks House balcony next Wednesday
evening at s O'Clock, with this program:
March, stars and Stripes Forever" sousa
Overture. "Orpheus, Onenbach
Concert Waltz, Tales from the Vienna Woods, -
- Strauss
humorous chinese War March" Langley
"A Hunting Scene" Descriptive Bucalossi
ION the Day When Dewey Comes Home" White
Grand Finale Fantasia" Bendix
For the Sunday concert at p. NJ. at
Brookside Park special program has been
arranged, including a violin solo from
"Cavallerla Rusticana," cornet solo, "The
Holy City," and Schubert's Erlking.
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Announcements.

II your watch or clock is out Of repair leave
It at G. W. Saw yer's, opposite American House,
Brat tleboro, VT.
Marcus Ward & Co. g Royal Irish linen station
cry at Clapp and Jones's.
Beautiful framed pictures at low prices
CLAPP JONES'
Waterman fountain pens the best. Full as
sortment at CLAPP s. JONES.
The fall term of Miss Fittss kindergarten will
open Sept. H. Parents intending to enter their
chill dren in the class are kindly requested to
notify her within two weeks IL possible.
Peaches for canning next Wednesday.
CLARK MILLER.
Have your pictures framed at Clapp & Jones's
Popular sheet music and books Strings for all
instruments aud musical supplies at Capp &
Jones's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, S

LUCAS COUNTY,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is me
senior partner Of the firm Of f. ]. Cheney & 90
doing business in the city Of Toledo, County ah1
sum Of one hundred dollars for each and every
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
Of Halls Catarrh cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres
ence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1885.
[Seall A. W. Gleason,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, ana
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free =
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, D.
Sold by druggists, as cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01

Clean blood means a clean skin. No beauty
without IL. Cascarets Candy Cathartic clean
your blood and keep 1t clean, by stirring up ne
lazy liver and driving all Impurities from re
body: Begin today to Danish plmples, 6olls
piexlon by taking Cascarets.-besuty for 10 cents-
All drug gists satisfaction guaranteed, 10, 70 ~ c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
Annual Meeting of the Windham Con-
ference at DummerstOn.

ference at DummerstOn.
The 5Sth annual meeting of the Wind
ham conference of Congregational churches
will be held with the church in Dummer-
ston next Wednesday and Thursday. The
meeting will open with a devotional serv-
ice Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. At
1880 Rev. II. r. Miles will preach the
conference sermon, and organization will
follow. In the afternoon Rev. George f.
Chaplin will give the narrative of the
churches, Rev. l.. @. Kimball will give a
temperance address, and woman's mis-
sionary meeting will follow, In the even
ing Rev. G. H. De Bevoise will speak on
"The World for Christ" and addresses
will follow by Mrs. II. S. Caswell, Rev. G.
A. Hood, and Rev. G. H. Gutterson.
AT $50 Thursday morning the theme
will be "Our county for Christ this year;
what can be done?" By the ministers, Dea.
@. f. Thompson; by the ministers and
other church officers, by Rev. II. A. Good
hue; by individual church members, Rev.
@. A. Furness; the Sunday school, Mrs.
Follett; the Christian Endeavor society
fellowship meetings, Rev. W. A. Esta-
brook. At IL 80 there will be an address
by Rev. @. H. Merrill of the Vermont Do
nestle Missionary society. The sessions
will close with the administration of the
communion at $3.50 Thursday afternoon.
Each church Is entitled TO seven dele
gates in addition TO its pastor and Sunday
school superintendent. Free transporta-
ton will be furnished from the stations on
both railroads.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
G. p. Chase and Son Thrown Through
Plate Glass window.

G. p. Chase, the Lyman street lumber
dealer, and his son, j. b. Chase, had
thrilling experience in a runaway accident
at Springfield, Mass, Thursday, and their
escape from serious injury was almost mi
raculOus. Both men were thrown violently
from their wagon and through the centre
of the large plate glass window of the p. B.
Moore company, at the corner of Main and
Worthington streets. The horse was a
four-year-old colt but it had never previ-
ously shown any disposition to run away.
On Main street, near Harrison avenue, the
bit broke, and the colt started running
and went up Main street at a terrific pace.
Mr.. Chase lost all control of the animal.
Near the corner of Worthington street the
colt first started toward the post-office, but
suddenly turned in the opposite direction
and made an effort to turn into East
Worthington street. AS the animal turned
the wagon slowed against the curbng, and
the shock projected Mr.. Chase and his
son directly through the big plate glass
window. The colt fell on the sidewalk
near the window, and the falling glass cut
a number of large gasbes on its neck,
shoulders and legs. 1t bled profusely, and
the walk and street presented a CORY ap-
pearance for some time after. The Chases
were assisted from the window, and the
crowd that quickly gathered were relieved
to find that both were but slightly hurt.
G. p. Chase was cut ON the side, had one
leg badly bruised and was considerably
shaken up. he went to his home for the
day, but his injuries are not of serious
nature. Young Chase was cut in half a
dozen places and was considerably bruised.
Mr.. Chase was formerly travelling salesman
for the Brattleboro Overall company. He
and his family occupied the Universalist
parsonage here before their removal 10
| Springfield three or four years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01

G. P. MILLER, Guilford, VT Terms: $40 per
day, including book-keeper and so posters. Or
ders can be left with S. W. Edgett & Co., CT Main
street, Bratteboro, Vt.
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Miss Parks Private school,


For all ages, 10 Chaplin street. Prepares for public
schoo Is, business, or college. Opens Sept. T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
Vermont wheel Club Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the Vermont
Wheel club will be next Tuesday evening, Sept
3 at 1880. G, f. BISGHAM, Secretary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01

Meteorological Record.
KK ENDING THURSDAY EVENING, Aug. 81, 1899
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The town district schools will begin Sept
IL, and continue 10 weeks. The teachers
are:
No. miss Grace M. WorTall.
No.4-Miss Maud Stark, Miss Fife
Stark.
No. 5-Miss Margaret Hill.
No. 6-Miss Annie Leonard.
No. miss Emily Guild.
No. 9-Mrs. Ellen Bailey.
No. 9--Miss Clara White.
No. 10-Miss Florence johnson.
No. 11-Miss Maud Ruby.
No. 16-Robert Dunklee.
The Forrest City times., 1899-03-03

After reading of journal and PRAYER by the
chap ain. Mr.. Wood offered a concurrent reso-
luton extending the present session 40 days
beyond the constitutional limit OF 90 days,
which makes April 10 the day of adjournment.
Mr.. Woods argued that the state had grown
too large for a Today session; that when 90
days was named as the limit Arkansas had
only 100000 population. while today she has
1900 600, and as she had grown in popui alton
she had expanded in legislation.
On a vive voce vote the resolution was
adopted. only few members voting against 1t.
Mr.. Brock introduced II. Il. 309, fixing the
time for collecting taxes from October to jan
uary In lieu OF from January to April, as at
present
The Collins bill. taxing life insurance policies
at their cash surrender value. came up for final
action.
Mr.. Rector OF Garland took the floor and
spoke for an hour and half favoring the bill
He argued that policy was q cash surrender
value which was good collateral at any bank
and should be taxed.
Mr.. Wood spoke at length against the bill,
characterizing it as demagogic and unconsti-
law on the statutes; the man who carried life
the protection of those dependent upon him, in
away, might not be left both fatherless, hus-
yea. thousands. of widows and orphans were
Gated on money left them through life insur-
snce.
The bill failed to pass. the vote in detail be-
The Forrest City times., 1899-03-03
The House,

Little Rock, Feb. 25.--After the second read
ing OF a number OF bills Mr. Colauitt intro
dneed r. b. No. 800, making the following levy
OF taxes for state purposes: General expenses.
mills Tor common schools IL mill interest
on school fund. Il mill; sinking fund. Y mill:
pensions 4 mill
H. B. No 800 was introduced by Mr. Grifin.
This bill makes 1t unlawful for person to vote
or attempt to vote in legalized primary elec-
tion when not member OF the political party
holding such election 1t also provides that
each candidate At primaries file with the Sec
retary OF the central committee . list OF the
persons employed TO work in his interest. The
Oil was read first time.
H. Il. 295 the house railroad commission bill
was taken up and considered by sections
The bill creates a commission of three mem
oers, whose salaries shall be s., 500 each to be
palo by the state. The commissioners are to
De appointed by the governor to hold until the
next general election when their successors
are 10 be chosen.
The Dill passed with only two votes In the
negative-Messrs. Evans and Williams of Pu-
laski.
II. b. No. 55 (Norton). fixing the maximum
price for weighing cotton at cents per bale
during the months Of October. November De-
cemoer and January, and 10 cents the remain
der OF the year, was read third time and passed
; b lib tKimbelD, reviving the charter Of
the Lott railroad. was taken up and passed.
The Forrest City times., 1899-03-03
synopsis of An Important Measure.

The bill introduced In the senate by Senator
klmbell for the erection OF new state house
provides that the work shall be done under
supervision OF board OF commissioners to
consist OF five members, composed OF the gov
srnor and four qualified electors. each from
different congressional districts the four mem
bers to be appointed by the governor, subject
to confirmation by the senate. Each commits
sioner is to be required to give bond for the
faithful performance Of his duties, and shall In
no way be connected with any contract for
material used, or labor performed, in the con-
struction Of the new capitol Each commits
sioner is to be allowed the sum OF S. per dav
Tor each day actually engaged, and the board is
allowed secretary, whose salary shall not ex-
ceed Sl2o Der month. A report OF all expendi-
lures, together with vouchers therefor, is to be
filed with the auditor OF state on the first day
OF January of each year, until the work is COM
pleted- II Is prov ded in the bill that state
convicts shall be employed to quarry the gran
lite and manufacture the brick to be used and
perform such other labor as the board deems
advisable The bill carries an appropriation
OF $4,000 to be used by the board for the en-
ployment OF an architect superintendents the
purchase OF tools, machinery. lands for the
manufacture OF brick and the quarrying of
granite. ETC., said $4,000 to come out of any
monies in the state treasury which may accrue
from the sale of state lands other than school
lands, belonging to the state two years COM
mencing April /, 1899, and ending March l. 1901
and also from fees paid to the commissioner
OF state land, and the net proceeds from labor
OF state convicts 1t provides that the build
Ing be erected upon lands OF the state In the
city OF Little Rock. on not exceeding twelve
acres in area, such location to be subject to the
approval and ratification Of the general assem-
bly, at its next regular session. The cost of the
building Is not to exceed 81 900 900.
The Forrest City times., 1899-03-03
Operators Refuse to Accede to the
Demands of Coal Miners and
the Strike is On.
EVENTS or A WEEK BRIEFLY cHRonIclED.
An Aged Negrcss Accused of Roasting Her
GRANDCHILDREN Alive-Home Capitalists
Investing In Mineral Lands -Dsrdanslls
& Ola Railroad Co. Incorporated-Brief
Mention.
Coal Miners strike.

Speaking OF the strike of coal miners
in Arkansas and the Indian Territory,
Manager Wood, of the Choctaw, Okla
homa & Gulf and the Choctaw s. Mem
phis railroads, in an interview printed
in Little Rock daily, says the strike
Is due principally to an effort to compel
operators to recognize the United Mine
Workers Union, and to accept the scale
adopted by the union. The miners in
this territory heretofore belonged to
no union, and were only recently organ
lied. The Choctaw company, the larg-
est operators in the Territory, and the
Western Coal Mining Co., operating
mines at Denning, Coal Hill and Jenny
Lind, refuse to grant the demands of
the union. Operators claim the men
are better paid than those of other Sec
tions, and unless non-union man are
secured their mines will remain closed
indefinitely. On the other hand, the
strikers claim they have just cause for
complaint.
The Forrest City times., 1899-03-03

Speaker vandeyenter makes model presid-
ing officer.
Senator Smith c. Smith has been quite III for
several weeks
The present session will be the longest ever
held in this state.
T.. G. Harrison, special agent Of the United
states department of agriculture, addressed
the general assembly on the subject of good
roads.
There is a great deal OF work yet to be done,
ana great deal OF promised legislation-poth
bad and good will remain undone on the final
day OF adjournment
Mrs. j. +. Smith. nee Miss Ella Hughes wife
of Representative Smith, OF Cross county, is
much improved. and her early recovery from
an attact OF pneumonia is expected
That mileage and per diem appropriation
Will be about used up by April 10Th. But II
Few good laws are enacted-and all bad meas
ires defeated-it will be money well spent
The room OF Hon. John Bowers Of Lonoke
and Uncle Joe" Howard. OF Pope was visited
one night recently by burglar. who appro-
priated what money they had and some valua-
oles
There was little opposition shown to a forty
lay extension-but then the question was not
put to yea and nay vote-in other words
those in favor OF the motion will soy aye" and
most OF them said aye"
AS there are only a few "tillers of the soil,
m the present general assembly the cotton
acreage viii not be reduced on account Of ex-
lending the session beyond the time for putting
and in shape for crop OF the feecy staple.
1t is claimed by druggists that the anti
cocaine bill passed by the house does not 20
ar enough to prevent the indiscriminate sale
of that drug. by simply compelling druggists 10
register each sale made. II Is claimed the
ffug should not be sold unless prescribed by
sepu able physician.