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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Mrs. Malta williams.

Mrs. Malta NJ. Williams, "a, quietly
passed away last Thursday evening after a
long and painful illness. She had always
lived in Jamaica except a few years of her
married life which were spent in hartford,
Wisconsin, where she buried her husband.
She tenderly cared for her father and
mother in their declining days and lived a
life of usefulness, being one who could al
ways be depended upon for every good
word and work. Her Christian character
was strong and steadfast and the church
loses one of its most faithful members
She leaves daughter, Mrs. Flora Howard.
and a granddaughter who have the sYmpa-
thy of the community. She also leaves a
sister, Mrs. Olive Whittemore of Chicopee
Falls, Mass, and brother, j. B. Muzzy of
this place. OF her it can truly be said,
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord,
that they may rest from their labors, and
their works do follow them" The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon, Rev. NJ. F.
Hardy officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
now is, who got the money! London
derry Sitter.
Lucy Works is very i'll.

Lucy Works is very i'll.
Miss Emma Moore of Waltham, Mass,
will give recital Friday evening.
Mrs. G. H. Taynton has returned from
New York. Her daughter came with her.
Rev. S. II. Taylor will preach next Sun
day morning from these words: "He was
bruised"
DR.. Greenwood's parents and brother
and sister of Springfield are here on visit
of few days.
The tea party of last week at the Bap-
fist church passed off very pleasantly. A
large crowd attended.
Mrs. j. G.. Daggett has gone to Westmin-
ster, Mass, to visit her sister She will
also go to other places.
The Grand Army post, Sons of Veterans
and the Woman's Relief corps attended
services at the Baptist church last Sunday.
The w. G. T. U. will observe flower mis-
sion day, meeting with the president next
Wednesday at o'clock p. NJ. Delegates
will be chosen for the coming convention.
Rev. S. II. Tayler preached Memorial
sermon last Sunday. He took for his sub
ject 1.-THE Sheathed Sword" and showed
that the sheathed sword did not mean lack
of courage but patriotism of self sacrifice.
Memorial day was observed by meeting
in the opera house. The meeting was
made interesting by Rotations by the
school children, patriotic address by Mr..
G. d. Baldwin of Lebanon, y. H., native
of Jamaica, and then by Rev. S. II. Taylor,
after which graves were decorated,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
DUMMERsTON HILL.
T. Jillson is on the sick list.

H. Jillson is on the sick list.
Charles Whitaker is i'll with blood poi
soning.
Our pastor is expected to be with us
next Sunday evening at 80.
The w. G.. T. U. held its annual meet
ing and re6rganized Wednesday evening
The old board of officers was elected. The
next meeting will be held at j. o. Knights
the last Tuesday in June.
A party of 10 from West Brattleboro
spent Memorial day at the lake. Some of
the party fished in the brook and some in
the lake, but on account of the lack of
water and trout in the brook and the heavy
wind on the lake. the fish for dinner were
few in number
Memorial exercises were held at the
schoolhouse Monday. The scholars showed
their patriotism by appropriate and we'll
learned declarations and by floral offer
ings Despite the threatening clouds they
marched to the cemetery where tribute
was paid to all brave soldiers by decorating
the graves of their few comrades who lie
buried there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
BROOKLYN e.

Miss Clara Bennett has been visiting at
her fathers, W. j. Benefits.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Gushing and Mrs.
E. E. White of Brattleboro were in town
Tuesday and placed large urn of flowers
on the grave of Mr.. White in the village
cemetery.
Orlando Smith went to Boston last week
to spend some time with his son who lives
there. He goes in hopes of being treated
for rheumatic trouble which has been
troubling him for some time.
The ladies benevolent society will give
a strawberry social at the chapel next
Friday evening, June 0. All the mem
bers of the society are to constitute the
committee in getting the berries ready and
in serving them. All are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
WEST DOVER.

Rev. Estabrook will exchange pulpts
with Rev. L. &. Kimball next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Dennison of Girls
wOldville, Mass, are on visit to his cous-
in, Mrs. j. Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Crosier of Keene,
N. H., spent Sunday with Mrs. Crosier's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Mann.
James Blair, man well-known here
abouts, committed suicide by drowning
himself in the west branch of the Deer
field river last Saturday. He tied stone
in his coat and another to his neck and
threw himself into the river. Those who
helped to take him from the water say
his head rested on the stone. His brother
from Arlington came on and took the
body. The reasons for the act are I'M
known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
NEW FAME.
Newfane's Memorial Services.

The Memorial service at the Congrega-
tional church on Sunday was attended by
Orchard post, G.. A. r. and Woman's Re-
lief corps. The pastor, Rev. 5. Norton,
conducted pulpit exercises and his wife,
Rev. Mary +. ID. Norton, delivered an ad-
dress from the appropriate text, "With
great price obtained | this freedom"
A quartet of young men, composed of
Messrs. Hescock, Whitaker, Bills and Mi
cot, rendered Rev. E.'J. Concords memo
rial song, the choir gave the soul stirring
Battle Hymn of the Republic, and at the
close Mr.. Norton enthusiastically charged
choir and audience to unite with spirit in
America" he himself joining with great
fervor. A large audience and decorated
platform added inspiration to the occasion.
Mrs. and Mrs. Ransom Rand of Orange,
Mass, are occupying their summer cottage
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Almon Bliss, former resi-
dents of this place, visited their parents
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Newton of Wal
lingford, Conn, visited the homestead Me-
mortal day.
Mrs. L. G. Gushing, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. Page, of Groton,
Mass, with whom she spent most of the
winter, returned on Saturday.
Prof. James II. Tufts of Chicago uni
versity, who supplied Brattleboro Congre-
gational church last Sunday, called on his
cousins, the NewtOns, Monday.
Rev. Mr.. Wiswell took part in Sundays
services by song and teaching in the Sun
day school where, IN his care, the class for
merly taught by the late Milon Davidson
has been revived.
The ball game of May 80 on the common
resulted thus: Bondvile "a, Willamsville
IA. The pitching of Landman of Bondville
and the general all-round work of Under
wood of Williamsville were features of the
game.
Veteran H. A. Carpenter represented
Birchard post at the Memorial exercises
by the Williamsville school, and Veteran
W. c. Bliss gave the combined schools of
districts Nos. 4 and "reminiscences con-
corning "Old Glory"
Rev. Mr.. Titcomb of Springfield, Mass,
speeding on his wheel to visit his friend,
Rev. Mr.. Wiswell, favored the Sunday
evening audience by an excellent address
enjoining the well sustaining of church
services and general parish work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Cushing of Brattle-
boro, accompanied by Mrs. Cushings
mother, Mrs. Mason White, called briefly
on Tuesday to congratulate Mr.. Cushings
grandmother on her safe return to her
home in comfortable degree of health.
Mrs. Cushing, who has generally at
tended theBrattleboro q Whitehall railroad
annual meetings, reached Brattleboro from
her Massachusetts visit in season for the
company's annual dinner at the Brooks
House, and was probably the Oldest guest
in attendance unless there were some in
the nineties present.
The house and lot on West street,
owned by the late Drury Fairbank, are al
ready bargained to Merchant GroAt of this
village at price which indicates that de-
sirable and well-kept property Mere will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
aUILFORD CENTRE.

The ladies' circle are to meet next Thurs
day afternoon in their rooms.
There will be preaching in the Univer-
salist church next Sunday at 2:30 P. NJ.
Sunday school will be held next Sunday
at 1880; all are cordially invited to be
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Weeks of Boston
are coming to the farm this week to spend
a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs John Traverse of Spring
field, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Traverse's
uncle, F. E. Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cutting of Brooklyn,
N. Y, were in town Tuesday looking over
the Cutting farm.
Asa Clark of Providence, r. l., attend
ed the funeral of his uncle, G. Barstow,
and spent several days with his brother
in-law, F. E. Chase.
Warren j. Wilders will reads: 1.-TWO
thousand dollars are given for all time to
the town, the interest to be used in the
cemeteries in Guilford"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
JAMAICA.
Resignation and Departure of Mr.. and
Mrs. =. j. Cameron.


Rev. and Mrs. A. j. Cameron left ia
maica last Thursday for their new home in
Dandy, VT, with many regrets expressed
on every side, and feeling of loss sus-
tanned in their going.
Mr.. Cameron read his resignation the
first Sunday in May, and preached his fare
we'll sermon on the 2lst to full house, the
Baptist church and West Townshend being
well represented. His special parting
words were given to his own church before
at the weekly prayer meeting, when he
spoke feelingly of the kindness and Chris
tian help which had ever been gwen him
and of his interest and desire for the future
welfare of the church and its people. A
church meeting was held after the prayer
meeting at which his resignation was &C
cepted and a committee appointed to draft
resolutions to present to Mr.. Cameron, and
last Thursday evening these resolutions
were read to the church, and accepted and
adopted, and copy ordered to be sent to
Mr.. Cameron and one to be placed upon
the church records.
These resolutions recognize the earnest
ness and zeal and power of the Spirit
which have marked Mr.. Cameron's work,
resulting in spiritual quckening and in
largely increasing the membership of the
church. They also recognize his work for
the prayer meeting and Sunday school, his
efforts to promote spirit of harmony and
union between the churches, and his con-
slant and tender ministrations to the sick
and bereaved. Appreciative mention was
also made of Mrs. Camerpn's helpful work.
In the nearly three years of Mr.. Came
ron's work for this church thirty-two have
been added to its membership and he
leaves it in the possession of a prevailing
spirit of union and good fellowship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Liquor Prosecutions In St. Johnsbury.

A few weeks ago States Attorney L. p.
Slack obtained samples of the beer being
bottled and retailed in St. Johnsbury and
sent them to the state chemist, DR.. j. Il.
Lindsey of Burlington, for analysis. In
the meantime, the states attorney and
Sheriff Sulloway visited the district inter
nal revenue office at Portsmouth and OBJ
tanned considerable inside information
about the holders of government licenses
IN St. Johnsbury. The analysis of the lio-
uor showed percentage of alcohol which
proved to the authorities that it could not
be lawfully handled. As a result large
NUMBER OF bottlers and retailers have been
nnea and chancery suits have been brought
against the various property owners upon
maintained.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS 8.

Mrs. A. L. Rand is spending some time
in Arlington, this state
Mrs. George Dimond has returned to
her home at Arlington, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Powers returned
from their carriage drive to Randolph
Centre Monday.
The schools Of the town met at the
white schoolhouse last Friday afternoon,
where Memorial exercises were held. The
children did their part well, after which
Rev. Mr.. Lang gave short talk, which
was very instructive.
A good sized audience greeted Rev. w.
r. Davenport and his lecture on The
Martyrs of the Church." at the Methodist
church Wednesday evening. 1t was a
good one and much enjoyed by all. After
the lecture refreshments were served in
the VestrV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
DUMMBRSTON.
Memorial Exercises.

The Memorial day sermon for this COM
munity was preached last Sunday by Rev.
Mr.. Kimball from the text, "As a Good
Soldier" to an audience numbering 65
persons. The address was highly COM
mended. In the afternoon of the same
day he delivered Memorial address to the
people of West Dummerston. The Bap-
fist church was crowded to overlooking.
The aisles and vestibule were full and
many stood outside the building. The
number of persons was estimated to be
nearly 800. Judging from that circum-
stance one might naturally infer that the
centre of patriotism in this town was To-
Gated at West Dummerston. However
that may be there was a large attendance
at Dummerston Centre on Memorial day
to witness the exercises of the Col Green
wood Grand Army post of Putney held in
the Congregational church. The baskets
of flowers furnished by Mrs. Greenwood
added much to the floral display on the
platform. The juvenile speaking and the
singing by the male quartet were very
meritorious.
The address by Rev. John II. Bennett,
the Methodist minister of Putney, i'm
pressed the audience very favorably. 1t
seemed to us that we never heard an ad-
dress on such an occasion that touched the
hearts of the audience with more feeling.
The pathetic incidents related by him
moistened the eyes of many in his audi
ence and several of the old soldiers were
seen to brush away tear. His alusion
to the death of his father in battle from
the Effects of piece of shell that struck
him in the forehead; his burial in the
trenches with other soldiers killed in the
battle; his unknown grave and the uncer-
tainty of its ever having been decorated
with flowers, unless it might be that ma
ture had caused some little forget-me-not
to spring up in the soil over the place of
burial, blinded the eyes of his hearers with
tears of sympathy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
WEST HALIFAX.
The Observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial day was observed here under
the auspices of Charles p. Clark post, G.
A, r. The procession was formed at
Grand Army hall and escorted by the
Brattleboro drum corps marched to the
Baptist church where the following pro
gram was carried out: Prayer by Rev. S.
j. Smith, recitations by the school child
rem, address by Hon. o. E. Butterfield of
Wilmington, and vocal music was furnish
ed by the choir and school children. The
school children had been carefully trained
and did credit to themselves and their
teachers.
The address by Mr.. Butterfeld gave a
brief review of the nation from its forma-
ton to the present time, touching briefly
upon the main issues that have come be-
fore the nation and the disposal of them.
The speaker also gave timely and well
chosen remarks to the children. After the
exercises at the church the procession re-
formed and repaired to the cemetery where
the usual exercises were held, thence to
village hall where refreshments were serv-
ed and the exercises closed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Who Got the Money!

NJ. W. Kingsbury of Jacksonville had
stolen from him last Sunday little over
$40. Mr.. Kingsbury had this amount in
silver which he hid in bed, he and his
wife going to meeting. He left his brother
in charge of the house and peddler who
had stayed over night with him. On Mon
day, after the peddler left, the loss was
discovered. The peddler was suspected
and Kingsbury came here and put Sheriff
Melendy on his track. Mr.. Melendy over
hauled him near Thompsonburg and
searched him thoroughly, he willingly sub
hitting. No such money was found and
he was allowed to go free. The question
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
SOUTH NEWFANE.

c. B. Fisher returned from Davis Bridge
Wednesday.
Mrs. F. S. Bickford returned from her
visiting trip to Maine and Massachusetts,,
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goodell OF Massachu-
sets, are visiting Mr.. Goodelrs mother,
Mrs. Eunice Goodell.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Longille of Brattle-
boro are with Mrs. Longille's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Morse.
The ladies sewing circle will convene
with Mrs. F. C. Perry Thursday of next
week. All are cordially invited.
Memorial day passed very quietly in this
place. On Monday the scholars marched
to the cemetery and decorated the graves
of the soldiers, having appropriate exer.
cises at the school building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Mrs. Maria Haywood is visiting in Green
field, Mass.

Mrs. Maria Haywood is visiting in Green
field, Mass.
Rev. j. E. Farrow's lecture at the town
hall Thursday evening was not very well
attended, but those who were there praise
it highly.
Harry Bolster has some strange pets
two raccoons-s mother and baby. The
little one is curious looking little beast
and chatters like monkey.
Rev. E. R. Currier will preach next Sun
day at the school house in the Slade dis
trict, and it is expected that Mr.. and Mrs.
Kinney will be present and organize Sun
day school. Preaching at p. NJ.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Kinney, representing
the American Sunday school union, organ
lied Sunday school at Jacksonville Sun
day afternoon with the following officers
superintendent, Miss Maud Landman: as.
sistant superintendent, Mrs. Merritt Kings
bury; secretary and treasurer, Miss Rose
Kingsbury. Mrs. Kinney gave brief ont
line OF her work at the Methodist church
in Bondville Sunday evening, and also
sang three solos, Rarely if ever has there
been heard voice of such sweetness and
power in Bondville. Mrs. Kinney was for
III years teacher of music at Mt, Hol.
yoke, Mass. Mr.. Kinney has been an in
valid the past winter and is just taking IN
his work again. They have travelled 20
600 miles in Vermont in the past six wears
and have organized 90 Sunday schools with
a membership of over 1000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
STRATTON.

Miss Winnie Wheeler is teaching school
at CIRCUITS Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Sprague are in town
visiting relatives.
A. j. Pike has recently bought a fine
span of bays in Wilmington.
The land sale today was thinly attended,
but most of the land was redeemed.
Service was held by the pastor at CIRCUITS
Mills last Sunday afternoon. He will
preach next Sunday at Pike Hollow.
A surprise birthday party was held at
Charles H. CIRCUITS last Friday, the occa-
sion being his 30th birthday. There was
a small attendance, but all enjoyed a very
pleasant time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
BONNEVILLE.
Death of Mrs. A. IL. Root.

Mrs. Cecil Gordon Root, wife of Albert
r. Root, died Friday morning in East
hampton, Mass, after an illness of several
weeks. She was woman of beautiful
character, beloved in the home and in the
church, in which she took prominent
part. She was a member of the Methodist
church. Mrs. Root was daughter of
Andrew and Maria Hill Gordon, and was
born in Winhall, 80 years ago She mar
ried Mr.. Root March "a, 1860, and they
soon after went to Southampton to live.
For the past 10 or II years they have lived
in Easthampton. Mrs. Root was a sister
of Mrs. Maria Howard of Winhall. She
leaves four children, Albert, Laura, wife
of Lawyer E. L. Shaw, Miss Bertha and
William R. Root, all of Easthampton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

Rev. S. j. Smith moves here this week
with his family.
Will Cassidy hurt one hand very badly
Tuesday in getting yoke off creature.
Judge Worden and Juryman Hescock
are az Newfane this week attending court.
First Worden w. w. Burnette arrested
four fishermen Monday for having fish less
than six inches in length. After seeing
Judge Warden they paid fines and costs
amounting to S31, and left for their homes
wiser if not better men. They were not
residents of this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
The Prize Speaking Contest.

The prize speaking contest awakened
good deal of interest and enthusiasm, and
there was large audience at the Congre-
gational church last Friday evening to hear
the eight contestants put forth their best
efforts in oratorical power to win the prize.
The speakers were five young ladies and
three young men, most of them not much
accustomed to speak in public. All of the
speakers did well and are entitled to much
credit, although only one of them could
win the silver medal furnished by the Ma
ional W. @. T. U. The three Judges
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
RELIEF In SIX Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re-
lieved in six hours by the New Great South
great surprise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
pack and every part OF the urinary passages in
male and female. 1t relieves retention of the
water and pain in passing 1t almost Immediately.
II you want quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by George E. Greene, Druggist,
Brattleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

Mr. and Mrs Jonathan Eddy and family taxi
this method OF expressing their sincere graft
tude to neighbors and friends here and elsewhere
for their aio at the time of his loss of home by
fire, and their hearty rendering Of assistance
since then, which is appreciated not only for the
intrinsic value of many tokens but especially for
the Kind ~ mpathy which prompted the offerings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Everybody says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonder
ful medicinal discovery of the age pleasant and
refreshing to the taste act gently and positively
on kidneys, liver and bowels cleansing the entire
system, dispel colds cure headache, fever, habit
ual constipation and biliousness. Please buy and
try box OF G. G. G. today; TO- IS. so cents Sold
and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

The Memorial day observance at the Ar.
lington National cemetery was made nota-
BILE by the presence of President Mckinley
and members of his cabinet, and of MANY
leading officers of the army and navy. as
we'll as officials prominent in public life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
SOMERSET.

The first rain in six weeks came Satur-
day.
Violet Cutter has been at work for Mrs.
L. c. Harris for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caswell of North Adams,
Mass, called on their many friends last
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

what is the price of Dobbins' Electric Soapi"
Five cents a bar, full size, just reduced from
ten Hasn't been less than ten for 80 years"
why, that's the price of common brown soap.
Send me box. can't afford TO buy any other
soap after this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

You do not have 10 dry goods in the shade
eolored with Putnam Fadeless Dyes They are
tsst to sunlight and washing 10 cents per
package. Sold by The Brooks House Pharmacy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
500.

DR.. f, Detchon's Anti Dmretic may be worth
to you more than 500 If you have child who
soils bedding from incontinence of water during
sleep. Cures old and young alike. 81. Sold by
Geo. f. Greene, druggist, Brattleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

IL is reported that combination, with a
capital of 5000, 10000 is forming to con-
troi the automobile transit of Greater New
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

Ministers, lawyers, teachers, and others whose
occupation gives but little exercise, should use
Carriers Little Liver Pills for torpid liver and bill.
iousness. One is dose. Try them.