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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
MURDER Is ALLEGED,
Three Persons Arrested in Whiting.
ham Wednesday.

Warner w. ItIsIsy Disappeared Mys-
terIousIy In July and No Trace Has
Been Found Of uIm---RepOrt That
RIsIey Was Seen In Westheld.
William Odell, Elizabeth Odell and Del
la Colson are under arrest in Nottingham
charged with having murdered Warner
w. Risley, brother of Luke Risley of West
Brattleboro. The arrests were made We'd
nesday by Deputy Sheriff Kidder of Will
mington and Constable Clarence Grous-
beck af Jacksonville. Prior to last Feb
ruary Risley bought farm known as the
Upton farm and went there to live alone.
In February Odell made arrangements to
live with him, and little later he brought
there Mrs. Odell, whom he claims Is his
wife, and Della Colson,a young girl. Peace
reigned for time, but trouble followed
and Risley reported to neighbors that the
new corners had choked him and other
wise misused him.
In July Risley received a pension of S5l,
and he had other money, the whole amount
ing to about SO. He consulted Schuyler
Murdoch as to what he had better do, and
while they were talking they saw Odell
coming. Risey hid behind a fence, and,
so far as known, he has not been seen
since.
Risley left several creditors, and while
the officers were making attachments up
on his property the Odells told them that
Risley went away, stating that he was 60
ing to North Dakota, that he left about
midnigh. and that they had received pos
tai from him telling of his safe arrival
there They told conflicting stories, and
In reply to some of the questions asked
them told the officers that it was none of
their business.
When the officers went to arrest the
members of the family the gates in the
fences across the road leading to the house
were nailed up, and the doors Of the house
were locked. Odell opened the door when
Mr. Kidder threatened to smash it down.
Risley's brother in Westfield says he saw
Risley in that town about the time he is
supposed to have disappeared. The hear
ing was continued pending further inves-
LEGATION by States Attorney Barber of
Brattleboro who spent Wednesday and
yesterday looking up the case.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

James, alias John, Blackwell, the con-
federate of Frank L. Smith, now under ar
rest at Springfield, Mass, for defrauding
Daniel Leonard of Feeding Hills of $4,000
by gold brick scheme, was arrested yes
terday in New York city.
Napoleon Knapp of Bellows Falls has
been arrested at Keene by Marshal Cole, at
the instance of the authorities of Bellows
Falls, on the charge of theft. he returned
in the company of Deputy Sheriff A. W.
j. wilkins. A gold watch valued at S25,
alleged to have been stolen by Knapp, was
found on his person at Keene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Several Musicians Of the Hb.Jl.
Band Seriously Injured.

Thres-IIorse Tenn Carrying IL Men
Rushed Down the Mle-HiII N.srti.,.
Homestead in Chesterfield az -
tic spsed---Men Dragged Upd.rr..
rIage.
A terrible accident took place va.,o-l..
forenoon at about 1920 on tho Ct.-..t
field road near the Fisk homestead t,,,.
The members OF the Hinsdale brass banI
were on their way to Spofford lake. where
tDey were 10 furnish music for the Lesyro
Fish and Game dinner. Smiths bio tb-.a
morse team carried the band boys. l. in
number, and Albert Mead handled .ba
ribbons. 17
Everything went well until they reached
what IS known as Fisk hill, when the br4sk
failed to work and the horses became .,-
manageable, running like wild animals
uoWn the steep hill mile long, turn.ng
the wagon over and seriously iniuring seg
eral OF the occupants, who we're dragged
some distance before the frantic animals
freed themselves from the vehicle.
But few escaped uninjured. 1t is mi-s..
ulous how any OF the party escaped instan.
DEATH Had 1t not been for the top Of the
carriage being smashed as il turned over
and thus atfording several an opportuuity
to eXtricate themselves from their per.'ors
position, more serious complications nigh,
have resulted
Arthur Porter jumped for his life while
the horses were at full speed, striking his
head on the stone wall and receiving Ter.
rloie injuries. He remained unconscious
for some time and it was thought bes. To-
have his wounds attended to at once
Little Willie Mead, although he was As.
slsting the other injured, was found TO be
seriously cut and he and Mr.. Porter were
brought to the Office of DR.. Worthing in
Hinsdale by Ralph Freeman. where their
wounds were dressed.
The others remained at Fisk homestead
until teams went for them later in the day
Albert Mead and Lewis Odett were also
seriously injured and it is feared that Mr..
Odett may be suffering from internal in.
Juries. He remained unconscious nearly
all day.
No blame is attached to Mr.. Mead. who
did all in his power to get the horses under
control. The list Of the injured is as fol.
lows:
P. c. Stewart, foot jammed, cut in head
and back sprained.
Lewis Odett, head and face badly cut
also his arms, and it is feared he has inter
nal injuries. Unconscious nearly all day
Arthur Porter, cut about the face and
head. Unconscious about an hour
William Mead, chunk taken out of leg
and bruised about the head.
Albert Mead, shoulder ont of Joint. cut
badly about the face, arms, breast and
legs.
Lester Booth, hand cut.
Very little damage was done the wagon,
with the exception of the top and the pole
being smashed The horses were not
hurt. Some of the musical instruments
were smashed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
Death OF George F. KnowIton.

George +. Knowlton, 81, died at his
home in Esteyville yesterday afternoon OF
Bright's disease. He had been in failing
health for more than year, but had been
confined to his bed only about 10 days.
Mr.. Knowlton was one of nine children of
Elbridge Knowlton of Rochester, this state,
in which town he was born. He was a
farmer, and lived in his native town until
about two years ago, when he came to
Brattleboro aud has since lived in the
house with his son, George w. Knowlton,
Mr.. kuowlton was prominent man in his
town, aud his character was above re-
proach He joined the Congregational
church in Rochester when young man,
and he was one of its deacons for 40 years.
He married Lora Mason of Rochester.
Mrs, Knowlton survives him with five chill
dren, Frank, of Brattleboro Gerry, who
lives in the West, Clark, OF Nova Scotia,
Lila, wife of Walter Warren of Water
bury, Conn, formerly of Brattleboro, and
George W., of this town. The death of
Mr.. Knowlton was the first in his fathers
family of children. The other children
are Mrs. Ellen NJ. Hodgkins of Mortified,
Mass, Mrs. Lizzie Stockwell and Mrs.
Frances Hodgkins of Rochester, Elbridge
j. Knowlton, superintendent of the Pros
pect Hill cemetery, Herman L. and Hor-
ace R. Knowlton of Lowell, Mass, Mrs.
Kate A. Cook of West Halifax and II. p.
Knowlton of Hartford, Conn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
CHURCH AND SOCIETY

Rev. n. NJ. Pratt of New York city will
preach in the Congregational church Sun
day morning.
Christian Science services, Sunday at
l0.45 a. NJ, subject, mind" Wednesday
at 40 P NJ, at Market block, Elliot street.
All are welcome.
The W. c. 7. U. will hold a mothers
meeting next Thursday at o'clock at the
\. NJ. c. A. parlor. A large attendance
is desired as the county president, Mrs. L.
h. Kellogg Of Jamaica, will be present to
speak to the ladies.
Methodist church-Rev. R. F. Lowe, pas
tor Sunday services, Aug. p: Morn
ing worship, 1885, Sunday school. As.
Instead of the Epworth League in the even
ing, Miss Rachel jefferson (colored), rep
resenting the New Jersey Industrial Home
OF Morristown, Tenn, will make an ad-
dress at p. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
Liquor Csses In Chest.rn.ld

h. W. Boyle was brought before Judge
Slade July Is and fined SO and costs,
amounting to Sl9.0S, for keeping beer for
sale. July 81 E. j. Franklin was brought
before the police court and fined SO and
costs, amounting to S1096, intoxication
being the complaint. August 4, Officers
YORK and Buxton raided the premises of
John Cookery, NJ. j. Began, Fred Neal
and ID. w. Boyle and found beer. The
above named appeared in police court and
were hned $40 and costs, which they paid.
August o, officers visited the premises of
John Connell and W. B. Allen and found
beer. They appeared in police court and
settled in the sum of S19.9s each, on sub
sequeht offence charge of keeping for sale
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
Real Estate sales.

The last few weeks have been busy ones
for real estate agents at Gum & Co., 80
Elliot street. Among their sales are a
farm in NARROW, n. H., for S. D. Goodale
to man in Vermont; the Merrill Flagg
farm in Marlboro to James r. Riches OF
Chelsea, Mass. for Mary A. Pierce her
farm in Hinsdale to Dana McNaughton OF
New York city for Chas. Wheaton OF
Brattleboro his paint and carriage shop in
Easton, Mass, to a man in Boston; for
Geo. Shines, the Silas Kenny farm at
Newfane to James d. Maher of New York
the Martin johnson farm in WaTdsboro 10
r. W. Adams of New York; the f. r.
Turner farm in Wardsboro to Geo. c..
Gardner of Burlington; for Alvin White
his farm in WardsbOro to William Stock
well of Connecticut; for Arthur j. Belden,
two farms in Marlboro to people in Boston.
-Four other farms have been bargained in
the last few days but final papers have not
been passed Gum Il Co. have bought
for investment cottage and valuable land
to South Welltleet, land at Nausett Beach
and building lots at Lowell, Mass.
Miss Mary Allen of Middletown, Conn,
visited at John Dufficy's this week.
Mrs. j. G. Sullivan is at her former
home in Burlington for a months visit.
Albert Il. Rano moved Monday from 10
Canal street to James Austin's house on
South Main street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
Death OF Mrs. sPsrry, wife OF ex-Con-
gresham Sperry OF Connecticut.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ellsworth Sperry, so.
wife of ex-Congressman Lewis Sperry,
died at her home at East Windsor Hill,
Conn.,, about o'clock Friday night. Her
death comes as a great personal loss to
Mrs. W. p. Jones of this town, who had
been intimately acquainted and associat-
ed with her for more than so. years,
and to the other members of the class
which graduated from the old Glenwood
seminary in West Brattleboro in 1865.
Over 20 years ago Mrs. Sperry and Mrs.
Jones promised each other that unless pre-
vented by insurmountable obstacles they
would visit each other every year, the visits
to occur at the home of the one and then
the other alternately, and this promise
they kept faithfully. For 80 years the
members of the seminary class with which
they graduated have kept in communica-
tion with each other through circulating
letters which reach each member twice a
year, and these letters have served to
strengthen the ties of friendship which
were formed back in their girlhood days.
She had been i'll for about six months.
Mrs. Sperry was born in East Windsor
Hill, Aug. 81, 1S49, and was the only
daughter of the late DR.. William Wood,
the ornithologist. She was married to Mr..
Sperry Nov. I, 1878. Besides her husband
and her mother she leaves two children
and brother. Mrs. Sperry was a men,
Der of the Congregational church at South
Windsor and was also a member of the
Martha Pitkin chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution of East Hartford.
She was connected with some of the best
families in Connecticut, especially those of
ancient Windsor. The funeral was held at
the house at 2.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon,
Rev. Mr.. Newton officiating, assisted by
Rev. G. A, Bowman, who married Mrs.
Sperry p years ago. The floral pieces were
many and were specially beautiful. Mrs.
Jones attended the funeral.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
Deafness Cannot BE cured

By local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way TO cure deafness, and that is by constitu
uOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is intiamed you have a rumbline
sound or imperfect hearing, and when il is en-
tirely closed, deafness is the result and unless
the inhammati ion can be taken out and this tube
restored 10 its normal condition, hearing viii be
destroyed forever; nine cases out OF ten are
caused by ca arrh which is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. send for circu
lars; free.
FL CHENEY 6 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists rs cents
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
Lake sunapee.

OF the many beautiful inland seas of
which New England boasts, none is more
beautiful than Lake Sunapee. It's attrac-
tions are endowments such as nature has
lavished only in few places, and these
priceless treasures are the source of its
great popularity. The principal resorts on
Sunapee lake are Blodgetts, Georges, Pine
Cliff and Burkehaven; at these places sew
eral thousand tourists fnd delightful recre-
alton. The several steamers on Lake Suna-
pee ply, not only between the above named
landings, but also at numerous smaller re-
sorts which are delightful outing places,
and at some one of them you can stop
next Sunday, when there will be a low
rate excursion TO Sunapee Lake Station
via the Boston & Maine railroad. The
rate from Brattleboro will be Sl.25 and
the special train leaves at A, NJ. The
return train does not leave the lake sta
ton until 5:l5 p. NJ, hence there is am
pie time for enjoying the beauties of Lake
Sunapee and its vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

The marriage of Miss Carrie S. Gale of
Walpole, n. H., and Orrin S. Smith of
Brattleboro took place Aug. at the home
of the BRIDES father, n. l. Gale, at Pin
nacle farm in Walpole. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. E. A. Keep. Miss
Flora Sanders of Putney was bridemaid
and II. NJ. Smith of Westminster, brother
Of the groom, acted as best man. The
rooms were decorated with ferns and wild
flowers and a number of relatives and
friends were in attendance. The wedding
took place at II A. NJ, and following it a
dinner was served, after which Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith left on the afternoon train for
a short trip. They will make their future
home in Brattleboro, where Mr.. Smith is
connected with the Brattleboro Retreat
farm. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith were the re-
clpients of numerous gifts, including china,
glass, silver, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
Prohibition Cyclone in Nottingham.

States Attorney Barber did stroke of
business in the prohibitory line in Whit
ingham Tuesday. Wellman Reed was ar
raigued before Justice Charles Chase for
intoxicstion. He pleaded guilty and was
fined s. and costs, amounting to Sl4. He
said he got his liquor in Charemont. Jo-
seph Baker of North Adams arrived in
town by way of Woodford, and on suspi-
cion that he was peddling liquor Deputy
Sheriff Kidder searched his carriage and
found an eight-gallon jug partly filled
with whiskey, The liquor was condemned
and the costs, Sl4, taxed against Baker
Baker was arrested for keeping, pleaded
guilty and was fined $40 and costs, amount
ing to over $50. Baker pleaded guilty to
selling and was fined SIS and costs. The
total fines aud costs were S63, and when
MI Barber returned last night there was
a prospect that Baker would go to Rut-
land in default of payment. In the bot
tom of Bakers wagon was found a man
named Derrick Richards, who was intoxi-
Gated. He was arrested, pleaded guilty,
and was fined s. and costs, amounting to
$13.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
Reception to the Daughters OF the
American Revolution.

Mrs. Lewis D. Gregg's reception to the
Daughters of the American Revolution,
arranged for Tuesday afternoon, was post
poned to Wednesday on account of the
storm, and on that day it was held in the
house, the conditions being uufavorable
for a gathering on the lawn, as arranged
Mrs. Gregg was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. j. j, Estey, Miss Susan Clark and
other officers of the chapter. Miss Della
Miller of West Brattleboro read an inter-
esting paper on the ancestry of her family.
Mrs. Estey read a letter from Mary f.
wilkins, in response to an invitation to
come here to read from her own writings
to the chapter. Miss Wilkinss letter was
expressive of her kindly feeling for the
chapter and for Brattleboro, but she stat
ed she could not come here for the present.
Miss wilkins enclosed a gift of $40 to the
chapter, and Mrs. Estey also handed to the
treasurer S25, the gift of Walter II. Childs,
in memory of the late Mrs. Childs, who
was member of the chapter. Refresh
ments were served and some time spent
socially. 1t was voted to hold the next
meeting Sept A. 1t will take the form of
basket picnic to Westminster, and par
ticulars in regard to trains, ETC., will be
announced later. A vote of thanks was
extended to Miss Wilkins and Mr. Childs
for their gifts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
GRANGE NEWS.

Windham County Pomona Grange met
with Victory Grange of Wilmington last
Tuesday with representatives from Dunn
merston, Brattleboro, Vernon, Halifax
Jacksonville, as well asVictory, some driving
so miles, at least. The morning session was
held with closed doors. A bountiful dinner
was served and heartily enjoyed. The ex-
ercises were public in the afternoon and
consisted of music by Victory Grange,
which has the largest choir of any Grange
in this county. Judge Titus gave the ad-
dress of welcome in very happy manner
and W. S. Allen of Jacksonville respond
ed. There were songs by Porter and Ma
bel Fitch, and Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Allen,
Mr.. Fitch and Mrs. Emma Ware sang a beau
tiful song. The question, "What will be the
probable effect Of the trust craze upon the
farmers" was discussed by E. S. Allen,
II. (. Kidder, Judge Titus, Mr.. Cook,
Mr.. Howe and others. Strange to say,
some of the speakers defended the trusts
and thought they helped the farmers,
while others thought they were curse as
they made the rich richer and the poor
poorer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

Have your pictures framed at Clapp 4 Jones s.
II your watch or clock is out of repair leave
It at c. W. Sawyer's, opposite American House
Brattleboro, Vt.
Golf clubs, balls, etc, at Geddiss.
Marcus Ward 4 Co.'S Royal Irish linen station
cry at Clapp and Joness.
Beautiful framed pictures at low prices.
CLAPr q JoNEs.
Demonstration Of Flaked Rice at Grange store
Aug. l3 is.
The latest popular songs are always here
Bratteboro News Company.
Smoke the II. & q. No. 50. best five cent cigar.
sold a: the Brooks House Pharmacy.
Waterman fountain pens the best. Full as
sortmeut at CtAPP 6 JONES.
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments nj musical supplies at Capp &
Jones'S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

We desire to express our thanks and apprecia-
tion 10 Columbian lodge aud all the kind friends
and Rei- hbors for the kindly love and sympathy
shown US during the illness, death and burial Of
our husband brother aud father. For the beau
tiful flowers and music and other expressions OF
love and sympathy. May you each in your hour
OF sorrow find the same sweet comfort
MRS. LAURA DEARBORN,
MISS JENNIE DEARBORN,
MRS. JULIA SWEETSER
JESSE L. HAYNES.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

Sold on monthly payments without interest,
Any make Of machine taken in part payment
Needles oil and supplies for any kind. Second
hand machines of different makes for sale cheaT
or to rent Cleaning aud repairing. Once with
c. W Sawyer, Jeweller 30 Maiu street, Brattle
boro Vt w. G. COLLIER, Agent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

Ex-Congressman Charles A. Towne has
declined the nomination for vice-president
made by the Populist National convention
at Sioux Falls. He supports Bryan and
Stevenson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
GUILFORD.

A Republican caucus will be held at the
town hall Monday evening, Aug. 20, at s
O'Clock, to nominate town representa-
tive and justices of the peace.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

Five shares Brattleboro Street Railroad stock
are for sale-a good investment. Address L. D.
Mitchell, lie Babcock street, Brooklne, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

Five shares Brattleboro Street Railroad stock
are for sale-a good investment. Address l. d.
Mitchell, ll2 Babcock street, Brookline, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

OsteOpAthy is the practical application of
scientific facts in plain, simple, common sense
and reasonable manner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

Five shares Brattleboro Street Railroad stock
are for sale-a good investment. Address L. D.
Mitchell, il2 Babcock street, Brookline, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

Five shares Brat,leboro Street Railroad stock
are tor sale-a good investment. Address L. D.
Mitchell, lls Babcock street, Brookline Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
A Real BARGAIN.


Four months subscription to Lippincotti
Magazine for 80 cents. Brattleboro News Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10
TOWNSHEND.

The Sunday schools will have their pic.
mic and corn roast next Wednesday, Aug.
10. Mr.. Philips's gramophone will be
one of the chief attractions. All are Ger
daily invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

BRATTLEBORO.

Pr,vl-e school for all ages, IS Chaplin street
Opens September 3.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-10

meteorological Record.
WEEK ExptNe THURSDAY EVENING, Aug. 9, 1900
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INDUSTRIAL.
Paw Car Making It's Rounds.

The first of the monthly pays since
the ending of the strike has now been
ipaugurated and the miners Of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
and Delaware and Hudson Railroad
companies throughout the valley are
being rejoiced by the approach of the
pay car. The Lackawanna company
began paying its men Saturday, when
the miners at the Hyde Park ana
Archibald collieries received their
months earnings.
Yesterday the men at the Con;inen-
tai. Sloane and Hampton collieries
were paid aud today the paymaster
will he afforded a hearty welcome at
the Halstead and Diamond mines.
The Delaware and Hudson paid yes.
terday at the Marvine and Leggetts
Creek shafts.
In all probability this will be one
of the last of the monthly pays. for
from present indications. most of the
companies will begin the new year by
inaugurating the semi-mOnthly meth-
cd of paying the employees. AS al
ready noted in these columns, the
Delaware and Hudson company las;
week posted notices at all the mines,
announcing that on and after Jan. l.,
1901. the semi-monthlv system of pay
ing would go into fleet.
The Delaware. I.ackawanna ana
Western company's coal authorities
are still considering the question. ana
1t now looks AS though they too.
would be in line on New Years Day,
while several other of the larger coai-
handling companies have already
practically declared their Willingness
to grant the semi-mOnthly pays.