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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
VERNON.

Charles Y. johnson of Los Angeles, CAL,
is visiting his brother, T. l.. Johnson.
Rev. r. F. Lowe is expected to preach
at the chapel next Sunday at 2 O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Stebbins have re-
turned from Fitchburg to their old home
for the summer.
Bertha Stoddard has returned from Will
Jamestown, Mass, where she has been on
a visit to her brother.
The next meeting OF Vernon Grange
will be held at the house Of b. A. Streeter,
jr., on Thursday evening, June u.
The next meeting of the ladies' circle
will be the annual meeting OF the society
and it is hoped there will be good at.
tendance.
DR.. o. T. Lines and wife of BROOKLYN,
formerly connected with the Wesselhoeft
Watercure at Brattleboro, has come to live
with his son, who has bought the Chas. E.
Davis place.
j. II. Frost, manager of Central park,
gives notice of the opening party of the
season on Friday evening, June %. Du.
gan's orchestra will be in attendance and
an enjoyable evening is expected. All
are cordially invited.
A hepuOllcan caucus was held at Whit
hed's hall on Saturday evening. f. H,
Akley and l.. w. Brown were elected dele.
gates to the state and district conventions
and Fred W. johnson, +. o. Lee and F. B.
Warner were elected delegates TO the coun.
ty convention. An informal vote on the
question as to which of the several candi-
dates for representative to Congress from
this district should be supported by our
delegates resulted in a unanimous choice
of Kittredge Haskins. An expression OF
choice as to county senators who would
support Dillingham; or Grout resulted in a
vote of IL to in favor of Dillingham;. Or
the latter question there were three or foul
present who did not vote, and the infer
ence would be that such were Grout men
There is no doubt that the popular senti,
ment in this town is in favor of Dillingham;
by large majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
NEWFANB.

Will Micott and Charles Hawkins start
today on bicycle trip to Cedarhurst,
Long Island.
w. II, Fisher, formerly teacher In this
town and of late spending few weeks at
Mrs. loves, has gone to Gil his summer
hotel situation at Loon lake, Adirondack.
f, II. Field and L. NJ. Adams of Boston,
the latter Dover young man, are having
headquarters at the County hotel in the
pursuit of photography, having already
taken 200 or more views hereabouts.
Another family from Cedarhurst, L. l.,
or that vicinity, arrived here on Wednes-
day to take possession of the +. O. Mer-
riield farm in Brooklne. Families re-
Gently settled here from that region pro-
desirable farms and the surrounding
scenery.
Exercises of Children's day filled an ex-
cellent program for the Sunday morning
service. The committee spared no pains
TO make the occasion of great interest, and
they accorded credit to all who assisted
There was an attendance of $50. Rev.
Frederic Wiswall gave an address to the
children, using as a text the familiar illus
tration of the young white birch which by
cumbs to a growth out of the straight line
The generous massing Of ferns in the floral
decorations were effective and the day was
one of June's rarest gifts.
A recent number Of the Rockland, Me-,
Currier- Gazette records the death OF Miss
Eliza c. Kalloch, formerly well known in
portions of this county. Miss Kalloch en-
tered the Lewiston training school for
tn~ia no al, he
making many friends among the patients,
and such was her character that she was
highly esteemed by all connected with the
hospital. In May she submitted 10 a criti-
cal operation and although it was success
full she was unable to rally from other all
ments which followed. She made arrange
ments for the end with remarkable cheer
fulness and Christian fortitude. Her home
was in Warren, Me.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
DUMMERSTON.

The Endeavor society is very anxious to
have a large attendance at their social and
lawn party to be held at the vestry, Friday
evening, June % Some new and inter-
esting games will be played, vocal and in
strumental music furnished, and ice cream
and cake will be on sale.
Last Sunday was Chldren's day and the
attendance was much larger than usual,
numbering in all 1870 persons. The church
was tastefully trimmed with evergreen
boughs and Towering plants. The child
ren's exercises and the singing fully occu-
pied the hour of service.
Evening Star Grange held an interesting
meeting June 5. Deputy Il. W. Sargent
was present and exemplified the unwritten
work of the order, assisted by Worthy
Master Stark and Brother Ira Gates.
Flora's meeting will be held Tuesday even
ing, June 10. Children's day will be OBJ
served at the vestry, Dummerston Centre,
Saturday, June %. All the children are
cordially invited. Dinner will be served
on the basket picnic plan.
The spring term of schools will close
next week, except the West Hill school
which continues a week longer. All the
schools have been favorably reported; the
teaching and the management being ex-
ceptionally good. The Centre school and
The Hollow school became much interest
ed IA the study of Towering plants. The
strife has been TO see which could find and
analyze the larger number of wild flowers
The latest report for the Hollow school il
112 and the Centre school 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
GREEN RIVER.

Hervey Thomas has moved with his fam
lily to Bellows Falls.
Rev Mr. Morse will hold services in the
church Sunday, June II, at p. NJ.
The ladies' aid society will meet in their
rooms Thursday afternoon, June 81.
Road Commissioner E. P. Squires is
making the muchneeded repairs on our
highways this week.
E. PEBBLES of Jacksonville is building a
barn for Arthur Lynde on the Hastings
place, to replace the one burned last fall
John Peterson of Heath and Miss
Evelyn Cook of Warren, this state, are
spending the week with DR.. j. A. Peter
son.
The Republicans are all requested to be
out to the caucus Saturday evening, the
16, at the Centre for the election of dele
gates to the Congressional convention at
White River Junction, also to elect dele
gates to the state and county conventions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
BONNEVILLE.

Horace Holden is visiting his children in
Worcester, Mass.
Frank Perry is building a barn on his
place in the village.
Children's day exercises will be held at
the church next Sunday.
Mr.. Cushman and family of New York
arrived at A. X. Burbank's Wednesday of
last week. They came by boat to Troy
and from there with an automobile, the
first seen in this part of the country. and it
attracted much attention. They left town
Monday.
Mrs. Lydia Lyon Sheldon died at her
home in this town Saturday evening, aged
81 years and six months. She had been in
failing health for some years, but was con-
fined to her bed for only two days at the
last. Mrs. Sheldon was an exemplary
woman, shighly respected by all, and best
loved by those who knew her best. She
had been a widow for many years. She
was the mother of ten children, seven of
whom survive her, and all are settled in
this and nearby towns, except one son who
lives in Illinois. Two unmarried sons lived
with and tenderly cared for their mother.
The funeral was from her late home We'd
nesday, Rev. +. X. Currier officiating, and
by request the same text was used that her
husband selected for his funeral: Lowest
thou me? Thou knowest that love thee
The two months old child of Ralph
Wheeler died Saturday night of bronchitis,
The little one was with his parents at Hen
ry Wheeler's while Mrs. Henry Wheeler
was caring for her mother, Mrs. Sheldon,
and the little boy and his greatgrandmother
were taken away the same night. 1t is
seldom that a family is called upon to pass
through such affection and much sympa.
thy is felt for them. The funeral was
from the church Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
f. r. Curriar officiating
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
Printing without Ink.

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mpany has been formed 70 control the process
of printing without ink, by using electricity and
chemically prepared paper. In a short time it
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
SOUTH NEWFANE.

George b. Knowlton, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. A. Knowlton of Rochester, Mimi,
is a member of the graduating class of the
scientific department of Northwestern
University, Evanston, Ill.
The Rochester, Mimi, Daily Bulletin OF
May II contained a column account of the
fire which burned the Baptist parsonage
and three barns in that city, including a
barn owned by +. A. Knowlton. The Bap
fist church and Mr.. Knowlton's fine resi-
dence were on fire several times, and were
saved with great difficulty. The Bulletin
said "Mr. Knowlton, who was at lunch
when the alarm was given, rushed TO his
stable and managed to get his carriage pc,
MES, vehicles, harness, etc, out of the
burning building before regard for persona
safety stopped his work."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
LONDONDERaY .
Sudden Death of Gifted Musician,

Sudden Death OF "A Gifted Musician.
This community was shocked TO receive
the news of the sudden death of David
Parker of Bennington which occurred on
Wednesday morning. Mr.. Parker was the
leader Of the Bennington Cornet band and
the band was holding an open air concert
and lawn party on Tuesday evening, he
being to all appearances in usual health,
but just as they were preparing TO render
the third piece he put his hand to his
forehead and suddenly became uncon-
scous. He was taken home Immediately
but never recovered consciousness and died
early Wednesday morning. Mr.. Parker
was native of this town and resident
here until few years ago, when he moved
to Bennington. He was the leader OF the
Londonderry coTnet band for many years
and was said to be one of the finest cornet
players in the state, but was always very
modest about his attachments.
He was an honorable, upright citizen,
kind and indulgent in his family, and
beloved by all who knew him. He married
Alice Tarbell, also of this town, who
survives him, and three sons, the oldest II
and the youngest 6, who have the sym
pathy of all in their great bereavement.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Eames, a brother
in-law and sister of Mrs. Parkers, we're
summoned by telegraph but did not reach
there until after he was dead. The
funeral will be in the Congregational
| church in this village and the burial in
the cemetery near il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
WEST HALIFAX.

Mrs. Nelson Haskell has gone to Keene,
N. H.
Aaron Clark has built new piazza to
his house.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. j. Ball went to North
Adams Saturday, returning Sunday.
A large delegation from here attended
the Forepaugh show at Greenfield. 1t took
one man several days to get home.
Mrs. Ellen Learnard, G3, died June II
at the residence of VIM. Warren. The flu
neral was held at the Universalist church
the 18th, Rev. S. j. Smith officiating.
AT the Republican caucus the 18th Has
kins delegates were unanimously elected,
They are Judge Frank Worden and Rev.
S. J. Smith. The town committee for the
next two years is L. H. Ballou and F. L.
Miner, West Halifax F. II. Niles, Halifax
Will Higley, South Halifax.
Regular services will be held at the Bap-
list church next Sunday; preaching by the
pastor, Rev. S. j. Smith, on 1.-The Mira
Giles of Jesus" Sunday school at II
o'clock; Young Peoples meeting, 7:45 p.
NJ; Wednesday evening meeting, 7:45 at
the church. A cordial welcome is extend
ed to all to attend these meetings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

A. E. Cudworth has gone on business
trip to Boston.
H. A. Newell of New York made a short
call on friends here recently.
Rev, and Mrs. T. W. Rice are spending
a week at Mechanicsville.
The Methodist ladies' aid society met
with Mrs. Bessie Bryant on Wednesday
afternoon, with large attendance.
Herbert Franklin of Greenfield, Mass,
and party are in town, enjoying the fishing
at Lowell lake.
E. A. Melendy is in Burlington this
week attending the grand lodge of Masons
as delegate from Anchor lodge.
Repairs are steadily going on in the in
terror of the Methodist church and when
completed it will be handsome audience
room.
Mrs. H. A. Dudley of this place and Mrs.
W. G. Staples of Springfield are visiting in
Bennington and Troy, n. Y.
Children's day was observed at the Bap-
fist church last Sunday and the children
acquitted themselves creditably. The pro.
gram was interesting and the music excel
lent.
The Republican caucus was held at the
town hall on Saturday evening and the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
SOUTH VERNON

Clarissa Reed is at home from North
field seminary for her summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs, Elijah Stebbins of Fitch
burg, Mass, are at their old home for a
few weeks.
A delegation from here attended the
Universalist association at Guilford Centre
Wednesday.
A large number from this town attended
the commencement exercises at Mortified
seminary this eek.
E. c. Eames and family have gone to
South birmingham, Mass, for few DAYS.
They will visit Boston before they return.
Fred Adams and his father have bought
a building lot just south of Thurber John
sons new residence. They expect to build
soon,
Mr.. and Mrs. viii! Fosburg entertained
the Grange Monday evening, and at the
close collation. of ice cream and cake
was served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
WEST DOVER.

Perley o. Davis has gone to North
Adams, where he has employment with j.
j. Gleason.
The ladies' aid society meets with Mrs.
G. H. Adams next Wednesday afternoon.
All are invited.
Dentist Fisk and wife of Londonderry
are stopping at the Green Mountain Inn
for few weeks.
Miss Daisy Negus and brother Roy Of
Millers Falls, Mass, are at their aunts
Mrs. Mary Rice's.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Burlington left
Saturday for an extended visit in Holyoke,
Shelburne Falls and Colrain, Mass.
Mrs. W. II. Carpenter and son Ralph
of Manchester, n. H., are with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Lena Hunter, and parents, Mr.
and Mrs. S. j. johnson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
DUMMERsTON HILL.

Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Washer and
daughter spent last Saturday and Sunday
with Mr.. Washers sister, Mrs. Wilcox, at
Greenfield, Mass.
Miss Alta j. Denison's brother, Melvin
A, and her cousin, Edgar A. Williams, of
Bernardston, came up Saturday TO visit
her, returning Sunday.
Clayton Miller of West Brattleboro is
building an addition on his cottage at the
lake. G. r. Bennett is assisting him in
the work. On account of poor health Mr..
Miller intends moving up with his family
next week to stay most of the summer,
thinking perhaps the fresh air, rest and
aroma from the pines will be beneficial to
him.
Twelve of the relatives and friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther j. Stockwell gave
Them surprise on Thursday of last week
at their home in Guilfprd. A royal repasi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB,

Elmer Kent, who has been in the en-
ploy of Deacon Pierce for several years, has
moved to Weston.
A. A. Austin has his old barn torn
down and the frame for the new barn up
to the second story.
Only a small delegation from this place
attended the Sunday school convention at
West Wardsboro Wednesday.
The children of the upper school are pre-
pairing for an interesting program for the
closing exercises of their spring term OF
school.
Rev. G. u. Nickerson will preach on
the "Word of Cod next Sunday. All
are cordially invited. The Chidren's day
exercises will be held directly after the
preaching service.
Mr.. De Mott is moving on to his farm.
Eugene Howe has moved from Mr.. De
Motifs farm into one of G. E. Wares
houses. Mr.. Howe and his brother, Roy
Howe, will be employed by Mr.. De Mott
TO run the farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
JACKSONVILLE.

Albert Canedy of ITartwelville has been
visiting his sister, Mrs. Culver.
John Harris has recently bought the
Carley house in which he lives.
Ossian X. Butterfeld of North Adams
was in town the first of the week.
A. A. Butterfeld went to Burlington
Tuesday to attend the grand lodge of Ma
sons.
A number from this place went over to
Nottingham Sunday to attend the very in
teresting Children's day exercises at the
Baptist church.
About S25 was realized from the enter
tainment given by the young ladies' ath-
letic society, Friday, June s, which will be
used for making lawn tennis court at the
academy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
HALIFAX,

Fourth of July will be celebrated at Hall
fax Centre this year. The Christian En-
deavor society will have charge of the cele-
bration as usual. Everybody is invited to
bring food. Supper will be served from A
p. NJ. Plans are being made for a ball
game in the afternoon, an entertainment
by home talent early in the evening, and
later fireworks. The money received from
the celebration will be used for necessary
repairs and improvements on the church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15

following delegates to the district and state
conventions were chosen j. W. Melendy,
A. e. Cudworth, II. A. Dudley and W. A.
Shattuck.
The body of Mrs. Mary Coy of New
York was brought here to be buried by the
side of her husband, who was buried at
the Winhall cemetery. Her son, G. w.
Coy, and two grandchildren, accompanied
the body.
On Wednesday evening the friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bailey gave them re-
ception at the home of g. ID. Farnum,
where they are staying for awhile before
going on to their farm in Windham. Many
useful and handsome presents showed the
esteem in which they are held. The affair
was very pleasant in every respect. Cake
and ice cream were served
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
EAST DOVER.

Mrs. Sophia Grauhering is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. W. D. Howe.
Fred Cobb of Boston has been painting
E. R. Mays house on the outside, also
papering and painting the inside,
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Benson and their
daughter and her husband, Mr.. and MIS-.
Alfred Rawson, all of Bondville visited al
Z. r. Mays and Mrs. Abbie Putnam
last week, returning home Sunday. Mrs,
Benson is sister of Mrs. Putnam and
Mrs. May.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
WEST DUMMERsTON.

Miss Sadie Streeter is member of the
graduating class of the Brattleboro High
school.
D. NJ. Estey of Michigan is making a
short visit in the East. Sunday he called
upon his brother, Ward Estey, of this
town.
Nellie Butterfield has returned to Cam
bridge, Mass, after visiting her parents
here. Horace Butterfeld, who has been at
work in Boston, will remain with his par
ents for the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
WEST TOwNsHEND.
Death of Levi N. Page.

Another aged and well known citizen of
this town passed away June Q. Levi w.
Page was born Oct. :, 1912, of Revolution
airy parentage. In his youth he learned
the trade Of harness maker in Concord, n.
H, and came to this town more than 80
years ago, working at his trade even until
a short time before his death. Mr.. Page
was a man of great activity and retained
his interest in current events until his last
days. he was postmaster for about 40
years, his last term of service being during
Harrison's administration. He was clerk
of the church society for more than 40
years.
His wife died more than year ago but
he is survived by five sons and daughters
Mrs. Hattie S:ebbins of Minnesota,
Charles Page of Colorado, John Page OF
Manchester, Geo. Page of South Hadley,
Mass, and Mrs. Stella Kidder OF this
place. Funeral services were held at the
church on Sunday, Rev. NJ. F. Hardy
officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU?

If not, drink Grain. O-made from pure grains.
lady writes "The first time made Grain o
did not like II but after using Il for one week
nothing would induce me to go back to coffee"
1t nourisl.es and feeds the system. The children
can drink Il freely with great benefit. Il Is the
strengthening substance Of pure grains. Get
package Today from your grocer. follow the di.
rections In making 1t and you will have delicious
and healthtul table beverage for old and young.
cen Is and 20 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15

n. D. Allen nss begun work on the
highways.
Alden O. Parsons of Boston is with his
uncle, II. p. Forester.
K. L. johnson of Shutesbury, Mass,
has arrived in town for the summer.
Leon E. Parsons is home from Brattle-
boro for few days with his parents.
o. johnson has moved back to his faith
ers, they having finished cutting out their
stock of logs.
Miss L. Burbee and o. l. Smith closed
their schools and attended the commence
ment exercises at Leland and Gray semin-
airy.
Children's day exercises were well at
tended on Sunday. A program consisting
of music, recitations and readings was
rendered and seemed to be well enjoyed.
f. +. Woods has moved from Potter &
Bonds mill to one of b. l.. Perry's tene-
ments. The other families are moving
away, as the mill was burned on June 2.
The ladies of Stratton will hold dra-
matte entertainment and ice cream festi.
val at the church in Stratton Wednesday
evening, June 20. The scene entitled
Frank Glynn's Wife," with music and
Rotations, will be presented by home tai
ent. Ice cream will be served at the close.
All are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
Immortal LImIIed.

Fast time overland will be inaugurated by the
Canadian Pacific Railway June II. This train,
will leave Montreal at $3.50 A. reaching Vane
couver at noon the fourth day, or practically
four and one-h half days. Connecting train win
at e:45.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
Relief i'm Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease relieved
in six hours by New Great South American Kid
ney Cure" 1t is a great surprise on account of
It's exceeding promptness in relieving pain in the
bladder, kidneys and back, in male or female.
If you want quick relief and cure this is the REM
edy. Sold by Geo f. Greene, druggist, Brattle-
boro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15

Mrs. Henry Allen has been visiting her
father in Worcester, Mass.
c. L. Howe had an auction last Saturday
and the personal property of the late
Romano Boynton was sold at that time.
Olin Howe is moving to the Plimpton
house in East Jamaica and y. w. Wood
and family are moving into the house re-
Gently bought of Mr. Howe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
sTRATTON.

H.u.ForresIer's Barns struck by Light
ming and Burnsd---HIs House struck
but Not Badly Damaged.
During the shower on the 18th II. d.
Forrester's barns were struck by lightning
and entirely consumed, together with ten
tons of hay, moving machine, farm cart,
set of sleds and other farming tools. Mr.
For % c csd lat put in his team, bu
was able to get his horses out without in
jury, also a sheep and two lambs. The
fire spread very rapidly and in less than an
hour after the bolt struck the building fell
in.
Mr.. Forester's house was struck at the
same time, the bolt making two holes in
the soapstone cistern and cutting the pipe,
but doing no further damage. The neigh
bers rallied promptly but could do but lit
tie. Fortunately but little wind was blow
ing. There is some insurance on the
buildings.