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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
NORTHFIBBD. MASS.
Memorial Services at NorthneId.


The usual Sunday services appropriate
for Memorial day we're observed here last
Sunday. The Grand Army, Woman's Re
lief corps and Sons of Veterans attended
the Unitarian church in body. The pas
tor, Rev. G.. F. Piper, preached a stirring
sermon upon christian Patriotism" pa
triotic music being furnished by the choir.
In the afternoon these organizations went
to Vernon, decorated graves there and
held Memorial exercises.
On Tuesday at 0:5j a carriage process
sion formed at Sons of Veterans hall,
consisting of the Mortified brass band,
Grand Army post, Sons of Veterans,
Woman's Relief corps, speakers of the
day, school committee, children of public
schools of the town and citizens of North
field. Led by Chief Marshal Lazelle and
aids the procession proceeded down Main
street, out Maple street, the length of
Highland avenue, across the seminary
grounds, down Main street to the Sons of
Veterans hall, where a halt was made and
dinner served to all. Promptly at 1:30
the line was formed and marched to the
town hall where the literary exercises were
held as follows: Reading of ritual and ad
dress of welcome by Commander John
Fisher; prayer by Rev. Mr.. White; read
ing of roll of honor by chaplain F. j.
Stockbridge; song, with drum accompani-
ment, "Just before the Battle" by L.
Brown: song, After the Battle"
by Ernest Warren recitations and songs
by school children; address by Joseph
Williams of Warwick, member of seth
regiment Massachusetts volunteers ad-
dress by Hon. Lucus Field of Clinton,
member of 36th regiment Massachusetts
volunteers; cornet solo, Herbert Doolttle;
vocal solo, B. F. Field.
The orator of the day, Charles Wood of
Worcester, a member of seth regiment
Massachusetts volunteers, was then intro
duced, who gave most eloquent address,
combining himself to "reminiscences of his
regiment which brought back TO the vet
Grams in a most thrilling manner, their ex-
perences of so many years ago.
The singing of America closed the exer-
cises, when the company proceeded to the
cemetery TO decorate the graves and per-
foIm the usual ritual service.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

Summary Bases on balls, by Train = by New
man .: two base hits. Adams, Newman. Dillon,
Thayer three.bas hits Corse; double play,
Griffin. q. w Newman, O'Connor; struck out by
Train. Corse, Newman. Davis: by Newman.
Thayer Mann Abbott, Butler; passed ball,
Corse: wild pitch Newman. Time OF game, i
hour and - minutes. Umpire, Young.
In the afternoon the Hinsdales took four
runs in the first inning, and added one in
the second, three in the fourth, and three
in the sixth. which ended their scoring,
but the freshmen were only able to score
once in the fifth and once in the seventh.
Lacy pitched fine game, and Craig pitch
ed good ball, but with very poor support.
For the Hinsdales Dillon again PLAYED a
fine game, while the manager Raleigh,
went into right field and gained applause
by two fine catches of long hits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
c. D. Levan was a recent guest at G S.

c. D. LeVan was a recent guest at G. S.
Howe's
Miss Una Leach is visiting friends in
Windsor, Vt.
Rev D. l. Fisher will preach in Man
chester Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Esten of Keene were
in town Tuesday.
Miss Carrie b. Howe reads in Athol,
Mass, this evening.
Miss Marie f. Pare was in Springfield,
Mass, the first of the week.
Miss Lizzie Read is spending few days
at her home in Westport.
Rev. l.. NJ. Wilde entertained Rev. Faith
er Fnnegan of Claremont last week.
Mrs. Newton Stearns returned Saturday
evening from 10 days visit in Boston
Mrs +, d. Jeffords of Chicopee, Mass,
is visiting relatives in town for few days.
Henry Holland and son Roger went to
Pennacook Saturday to visit the formers
mother.
James Leahy and Leon Dupee of Schuy-
lerville, n V, made short visit in town
last week.
Mrs F. P. Kinds went to Gaysville, Vt,
last week, called there by the illness of
her mother.
Miss Mary ellison of Bratteboro is car
ing for Mrs. Lucy Ashley, who is i'll at S.
NJ. Wilder's.
Patrick Bremen of Greenwich n. Y,
came here Saturday to work at the Bright
wood paper mill
j. A. Woelfel of Cheney & Bigelow s
wire manufacturers of Springfield, Mass,
was in town this week
J. 2. McCaughern and +. p. Bailey came
home from Dartmouth Saturday morning,
returning Wednesday.
Samuel O'Neil went to Gilsum last week
where he secured job as loom-fxer. He
will begin work next week.
The old choir gallery is to be removed
from the Methodist church and the space
thus made will be utilized for a vestibue
Miss Alma Gibson went to Millers Falls
Mass, Friday, called there by the Hines:
of her sister, Mrs. Elvira Evans.
Rev. L. ]. Deane has secured tent will
a seating capacity of about 200, in which
he will hold evening services for two weeks
or more.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. Amidon of Wiltor
have been the guests of the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Amidon, for {
few days.
Watson n. Sprague, a veteran of thu
civil war, of Greenwich, n. Y, was il
town and joined with Sheridan post in Me
mortal day exercises.
Subject at the Congregational churcl
next Sunday morning will be "Things t,
be Reverenced." The Methodist pastor
will talk upon Responsibility.
The Hinsdale brass band played Tuesda!
morning for the ball game at Riverside
Park, and at Winchester in the Afternoon
for the Memorial day exercises.
Edward Abbott and Henry Abbott hav
finished work at the Brightwood and Rob
ertson paper mills and returned to thei
home in Bradford, VT, Thursday.
The ladies of the Methodist church he'll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
WEST CHEsTERFIELD, N. H

Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Rouillard were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Farr over
Sunday.
The next regular meeting of Spafford
grange will be held on Saturday evening,
June 3, at 1880 o'clock.
About 26 couples Joined in the dance
here last Friday evening. There will be
another held ON the evening of June 8,
with same music.
The funeral of Mrs. Louis Ford was
held from the house Tuesday afternoon at
1890 and at the church here at l O'Clock,
Rev. II. B. Morgan officiating.
Carl Burnham came up from Springfield,
Mass, Sunday morning to spend a few
days with his parents and many friends
here. He returned Tuesday afternoon.
Memorial exercises were held in the
church Sunday at 1890 O'Clock. An ad-
dress appropriate for the occasion was de-
livered by Rev. Il. E. Rouillard. There
also were remarks by old soldiers and
speaking by the children, after which all
joined outside and marched to the ceme-
terry to decorate the graves OF soldiers
buried there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
WILLlAMSVILLE.

+. Z. Gotta is Ill.
E. H. Richardson visited Bellows Falls
relatives this week.
Fred NJ. Chase of Tufts college was a
recent visitor at George B. Williams's.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Newton of Wal
lingford, Conn, spent few days at ID. D.
Dickinson's the past week.
Miss Florence Dickinson is unable to
pursue her studies at Brattleboro Acade-
my for a time on account of illness.
The Williamsvlle base ball club played
the West River Valley team at Newfane
Tuesday afternoon and lost holly con-
tested game by close shave.
The subject at the Young Peoples
Christian union meeting next Sunday
evening will be "How to Enjoy Religion"
Leader, Mrs. A. n. Sherman.
Rev. W. r. Davenport is eXpec ted to
deliver a free lecture in the Methodist
church Monday evening upon the subject,
"a Modern Crusade" After the lecture
the first quarterly conference will be held
The Universalist church was well filled
last Sunday morning, the union service be-
ing conducted by Rev. d. A. Ball, who
gave very interesting address, taking as
a foundation the words, 81 Have Fought
Good Fight" A special musical pro-
gram, including a solo by Miss Grace Tim
son, was finely rendered. The decorations
had for background the national colors,
and portraits of Washington, Lincoln and
Grant were displayed, The union social
service at the Methodist church in the
evening was in charge of Rev. A. A. Es-
tabrook, the subject considered being,
"Heroie Action the Worlds Salvation"
The service was an interesting one and a
large number were in attendance. On
Monday afternoon special exercises of a
patriotic nature were held by our public
school, good number of our citizens be-
ing present Tuesday morning the school
children marched to the cemetery and dec
GRATED the soldiers graves
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
WINDHAM.
Mrs. Il. E. Wood is hi wIth mumps.

Mrs. H. f. Wood is ill with humps.
Frank Mack of Washington, D. c., was
in town the first of the week.
Mrs. Laura Stowell is visiting her daugh-
ter in Springfield, Mass.
G. E. Eddy has gone to Chester where
he will be employed by F. Fl. Harris and
Chas. Walker.
Rev. Mr.. Clark of Keene, N. H., who is
canvassing for topical Bible, was in
town Wednesday.
Memorial day was observed here Tues
day. Abbott post, G. A. R., decorated
the graves in the forenoon. After a din
ner at the town hall, Hon. A. Z. Cud-
worth of South Londonderry gave an ex-
cellent address. A good number were in
attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
CHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius L. Farwell cele-
brated the SD anniversary of their mar
riage last Saturday. The couple are IN
robust health and participated in the en-
joyment of the occasion with as much zest
as any of the younger people present. MI
and Mrs. Farwell have lived with their son
in this town for the past eight years;
They formerly lived in Shirley, Mass, ana
st. Adams, Mr.. Farwell being employed
in the later place by the ex-Gov. .; Greg
DRY Smith. They have four children, ~
grandchildren and one t-grandchlla'
Mr.. and Mrs. Farwell celebrated Their
golden wedding anniversary at their
daughters, Mrs. BaInes's, in Cambridge
Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Death of Russell +. Smith.

Russell F. Smith, 65, former resident
of Hinsdale, who died in Worcester, Mass,
was brought here for burial Tuesday A
delegation from Sheridan post, G, A. r.,
was at the station, and escorted the body
to the cemetery where short services were
held. Mr.. Smith was a veteran of the
war, having enlisted in company A, 14th
New Hampshire volunteers, Aug. II, '62.
He went out as second sergeant, and was
promoted until he reached the rank of
captain, but was never mustered, being a
prisoner of war at the time. He served
nearly three years and at the time of his
discharge was second lieutenant of COM
pany D of the 14th regiment. He was
twice wounded at the battle of Cedar
Creek, Va, receiving a wound in the side
by piece of shell, and a gunshot wound
in the foot and on the same day was made
prisoner of war. He was at one time
captain of company c, second regiment
state militia. After the war he returned
to Hinsdale and had charge of the spinning
department in Amidon's mill for many
years He left here, moving to South
Vernon where he kept the hotel for a time,
removing from there to Worcester, Mass.
He leaves beside a widow, one son and
two daughters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Send for catalogue.


I325.-House and barn on Clark street known
as the Brooks place. House contains alb out 10
rooms. slated and blinded and in good repair.
THIS property extends from Clark TO Prospect
street where there is an extra building lot This
place is desirable being near the street and the
manufactures of the town. Come and look this
over and make an offer.
For Sale.-Second hand square piano in
good shape. Come and look it over.
13OS.-Farm 200 acres in Halifax, Vt; two
miles to church, one mile to post office, railroad;
- miles, fenced with wall and wire: plenty fruit;
running water; two story house with l.; barn 10
by 50 with stable attached; siio; plenty wood and
timber within two miles of saw mill; $1,000 takesit
will exchange for small place in Massachusetts,;
I3I7-The two.tenemnt house on High street,
owned by Mrs. A. c. Davenport-all rented, pay
ing good investment what the property Is
for good investment as IL will always rent.
One of the best locations in town. Call and see
us before It is gone.
l319-Pasture in Newfane, 100 acres; also pas
ture, l40 acres in Green River.
I24S.-One hundred and thirty.acre farm in
Guilford, Vt. cuts 80 tons Of hay, will keep IL
cows and team, plenty of fruit; house l-2 story,
10 rooms slated. blinded, and painted; new
house barn, good cattle barn, a large lot of wood
and timber, one of the best sugar places in town,
about 25 tons of hay in barn. A small amount OF
money down W Il buy this place as the party
wants 10 dispose of IL; Is tons hay on this place
for sale; make an offer. Will lease this place for
one year.
Several timber lots for sale.
Some good exchanges.
Business chances hotels, etc.
S. W. EDGETT l. CO., BrattlebOrO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
TRY GREIN.O. TRY GRAIN-O.

Ask your grocer today to show you package of
GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the
place Of coffee. The children may drink 1t with
out injury as well as the adult. All who try it,
like 1t. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java but it is made from pure grains,
and the most delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress. One fourth the price of coffee; 25 and
so ceats per package. Sold by all grocers. 2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Two Victories For Hinsdale.
Dartmouth Freshmen Defeated by n
Team Made up Mostly of Local Play

Dartmouth Freshmen Defeated by n
Team Made up Mostly of Local Play
ers.
The Hinsdales won two games from the
Dartmouth Freshman team Memorial day
at Riverside Park Both games were rath-
err one-sided and errors were numerous,
but nevertheless they were not uninterest-
ing. In the morning game Train, the old
time favorite. was in the box for the Hins-
dales, and although he has not been play
ing much this season, he did not disappont
his hackers For the freshmen, Newman
pitched a good game, but had poor support.
Behind the bat Jimmie" Dillon added to
his previous laurels, and Guiheen gained
friends by his playing at short. Clayton
batted out four singles out of five times at
the bat. For the freshmen the playing of
Corse and O'Connor is worthy of mention.
The game was called at the end of the
eighth inning, to give plenty of time before
the afternoon game.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Death of Captain Merriman.

Captain c. d. Merriman died last FRI
day after an illness extending over many
months. A few weeks ago he went to
santarium with the hope of receiving help,
but not receiving il he returned home, liv-
ing only "a hours after reaching here.
Capt. Merrman descended from one ofthe
pioneer families of the town, his ancestors
having fought in the French and Indian
and Revolutionary wars. He was born in
Mortified in 1888. He enlisted in Sep
TENDER, 1861, in Company F, the Vermont
company, 1st regiment of Col. Berdan's
sharpshooters. This company was com
posed of picked men of powerful physique
and good workmanship. They did valiant
service from Big Bethel to Petersburg, los
ing Is per cent of their men killed, while
the killed and wounded was 36i per cent
of the whole number. Capt. Merriman's
badge as a member of the Comrades of
Battlefield, attests the fact that he was 223
days under fire, including skirmishing,
picket fire and siege work. He was pro-
NOTED from 9TH corporal to % lieutenant
in 1868. At Charlottesville, in January.
1864, ne was promoted to captain. After
his discharge he returned home and mar
ried Miss Julia L. Hilliard of Mortified
and engaged in the foundry and machinist
business in Hinsdale, where he resided I'M
til 1894, when he removed to Mortified.
His wife and three daughters survive him.
The funeral, which was largely attended,
was held from his late residence Monday
afternoon. SO ends an eventful life, one
| full of patriotic zeal, of valiant service for
his country, of deeds of good citizenship
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Fit reached home
on Saturday, having been abroad several
weeks.
The Woman's Relief corps have lately
bought a fine piano and placed in Sons of
| Veterans hall.
Rev. and Mrs. G. F. Piper are spending
the week in Boston, attending the eXer-
cises of anniversary week.
The report published in these items re-
Gently that Dr. r. c. Ward and Mrs. Hat
tie Barker are married is declared to be
unfounded
Connections were made last Saturday at
the new bridge which now spans the river.
Several weeks will elapse before the bridge
will be open to travel.
The Unitarian society hold their annual
strawberry festival in the town hall Thurs
day evening of next week. Supper will
be served from 6 TO o'clock, followed by
dancing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

Prof Crane spent Memorial day at
Northampton, Mass.
Mrs Ross and family of Rutland are Wis
iting Col and Mrs. Goulding.
Dr. Frank D. Stafford of North Adams,
Mass, was in town Wednesday to see Ash
ley NJ. Parmelee, who continues very i'll.
O. Z. Butterfield delivered the Memorial
address at West Halifax. A large number
were in attendance and the occasion was
one of much pleasure, Col j. H. Goulding
delivered the Memorial day address at
Bradford, this state
Union services on Memorial Sunday
were held in the Congregational church,
Rev. w. A. Estabrook delivering a very
able and appropriate sermon. The men,
bers of the Grand Army post were nearly
all present as we'll as large number of as
sociate members.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
THE PUTNEY COLUMN.
snIhi.rs, Memory monor.h.

THE Memorial anniversary was fttinply
observed by the people of Putney this year
a. usual On Tuesday morning delepa.
lions from Col. w. H. Greenwood Grand
Army post and Woman's Relief CORPS went
.o DummerstOn, where special services
were held, consisting of an address of wei
come by Mrs w. II. Greenwood, recitation
by Miss Miller, and very able address by
Rev. j. II. Bennett, pastor of the Metho-
dist church Of Putney. After the return
of the delegations diuner was served by
fine Woman's Relief corps in the Masonic
building, of which about 70 partook.
NJ. II. Pember was the presiding officer
at the town hall. Rev. E. F. Mitchell,
pastor Of the Baptist church, offered pray.
er. and Miss Fanny Washburn gave a reci-
.atou. The singing was by Miss Lenna
Thomls of BrattleborO, Mrs. II. L. Pierce,
H. l.. Pierce and j. w. Shelley. Rev. j.
Il. Metcalf of Burlington delivered a
scholarly and forcible address, after which
Lincoln's Gettysburg speech was read by
Fred Cobb of Lowell, Mass. The process
sion to the cemeteries, where the ceremony
OF decoration was performed, was led by
the SaNtons River band and included -,
sides the veterans a large number of SC 4
children.
On Memorial Sunday the Grand ~
post attended services in the Metl st
church, where an able sermon was pre- ed
BY Rev. Mr.. Bennett. The singing by
Clarke Tetft and Mrs. NJ. b. Switze and
included Kiplings "Recessional." The
graves in Putney Falls were decorated Sun
day, Rev, Mr.. Mitchell making an address