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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
HINSDALE, N. H.

Miss Hattie Holden Of Brattleboro closed
her engagement as organist at the Method
ist church last Sunday and will be sue
ceeded by Miss L. Belle Tenney. also Of
Brattleboro. Miss Holden has engaged to
play the organ in one Of the Brattleboro
churches.
The ladies Of the Congregational society
will hold a May festival on Wednesday
evening, May 9 A FIRST class supper will
be served and an interesting program will
be rendered, in which both local and out Of
town talent will take part. A pleasant
evening is assured.
Walter Hildreth entertained his class in
the High school at his Brattleboro street
home on Friday evening Of last week. A
pleasant musical program was rendered.
and refreshments were served. Each
guest was presented with a souvenir calen-
OAR for 1901 on which was a photograph
picture Of Mr. Hildreth.
The fire department was called out last
week Thursday at l0:4j O'Clock A. ", fire
having started on the hill back Of the rail
road station. The FIRE was soon extin-
guished, but not until it had run over con-
siderable ground, both in the woods and
fields. The alarm was again sounded at
4:30 Monday afternoon. This time the fire
was on the hill east Of the station, but was
soon controlled.
After the work Of the evening was com
pleted, at the meeting Of WantAstiquet
Grange on Wednesday evening a very
pleasant program was presented. The
music by the Grange choir, and solos by
Miss Goddard and Mr. Prescott were well
received and heartily encored. a reading
by Mrs. ;. o. Davenport and a paper by
Mrs. A. a. Bailey were followed by the
question What constitutes an up to date
farmer which was ably discussed by both
ladies and gentlemen. A bright and witty
paper on the question, by W. y. Pike, won
, merited applause. Possibly it had never
been known before that one feature Of an
''up-to-date' farmer was that be was always
ready to-take his neighbours wife and at
tend out-of.town Grange meetings
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
HOUGHTONVILLE.

julie Grover has returned from Dandy,
where he has been az work.
Houghtonville school begins April 50 in
stead of April p, as reported last week.
Ed Blood is able TO be out, after being
confined to the house several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Eugene
ODER Of Nashua, Y. a., Mr.. and Mrs
Ryland Divoll and May Ober and Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Parmenter Of Bellows Falls were
in Houghtonville over Sunday 70 attend
the funeral of Mrs. Ober.
Mrs. Eliza J. White. wife of Henry c.
ODER, passed away very quietly April %,
al the advanced age of 81 years. She first
had the grip which terminated in pneumo-
MIA, and this, combined with heart disease,
caused her death. In 1889 she was mar
ried 10 Henry c. Ober, who died about .
years ago. -Four children survive her,
Edwin Ober and Mrs. Nellie Stone of
Houghtonyille and Eugene Ober and Mrs.
Hattie Chandler of Nashua, n. II. Near
ly all her life has been spent in the town of
Grafton, the last five years being in
Houghtonville. She will be kindly remem-
bered by her friends as a Christian woman
and a loving mother. The funeral Was
held at her late home, Rev. Mr.. Leach of
Saxtons River officiating. The interment
was at Saxtons River. She was comforted
in her last days by the loving care and at
tention of her children, who did all in their
power to relieve her in her suffering.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

d. l.. Stone Of New York. was in town
for brief stop this week.
Rev. r +. Lowe of Brattleboro will
preach al the chapel next Sunday al 2 p.
NJ
Nj and Mrs. c. F. Kenney Of Danvers,
are at Mrs. Kenney's fathers, A Whit
beds, for few weeks.
School book agents have appeared once
more, though the crop does not promise 10
be as bountiful as 10 some previous years.
George p. Stebbins has gone to Fitch
burg TO have a tumOr removed from his
neck, said to be caused by the enlargement
Of a gland
Mr. Richards and family Of Worces-
ter, have moved into a tenement Of T. l..
Johnson's, and Mr Richards will work
for Mr.. Johnson.
The ladies' circle viii meet with Miss
Celia johnson next wednesday afternoon.
The ladies will furnish food as usual. and
a supper will be served for the benefit Of
the church fund.
3. A. Streeter has returned from a hos
pitsl at Hartford, where be has had a cat
aract successfully removed from his eye.
He expects to return for examination and
further treatment If necessary next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
WARpsBoRo CENTRE.

Miss Carrie Dexter has returned from
Townshend. She began her third term Of
school in this place las, Monday.
The auction at the F. A White farm
Tuesday was fairly well attended 1t is
understood that Fay L. Ellis, who has
carried on the farm the pas, two years,
has hired it Of the present owner for
another year.
T. A. White, who was reported last week
as having the grip, has since been seriously
III with pneumonia Mrs. White was
taken severely III with the grip on Wednes-
day Of last week and as in NJ. Whites
case pneumonia followed. Il is hoped
now that both are in fair way TO recovery.
Mrs. Whites daughter. Miss Alice Morse,
is also III with the same complication.
David Felt, a native of this town. now Of
Boston, and his mother are in town for
their annual visit 70 relatives. Nj Felt
was for many years the largest member Of
the Boston police force, and had charge Of
the most used crossing in the city, on
Washington street. He is nov retired
member Of the force. drawing a pension
for the remainder Of his years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
WEST WARnsRORO-

c. H. Ryder and Mrs. 5. L. Bills are on
the invalid list.
j. T. Landman IS visiting bis daughter,
Mrs Z. c. Young.
Leon Stocker and Myron Rice are at
their homes for while.
Ebert Landmau, NJ. D., is locating in
DAuville, y. II. He has many friends
here who wish him success.
Rev II. N. Hopkinson, now OF West
ford, has been very sick with the grip, but
was little better al last report. Rev. Z.
B. Earle Of Suncook, y. H., has a serious
throat trouble which is preventing him
from preaching. Rev. O. II. Palmer is in
North Dakota.
In the death April - Of Henry y. Fits
the town loses a prominent and much re-
spected business man, who had represent
ed the town in legislature and been town
constable for long time, besides holding
other Offices He was a member of the
Methodist church many years, and help
er in good works. He leave a widow and
two children, Elwin NJ. and Miss Cora,
and large circle Of relatives and friends
TO mourn his loss. The funeral was at the
house Monday, with Rev Z. II. Bartlett Of
Wardsboro officiating.
The funeral OF Nelson Willis and wife
was held al the church Thursday of last
week. Sic was SICK several days before
he was, and as they lived by themselves,
and the neighbors were also suffering from
grip, they could not have the needed care
al first. Less than a week previous the
funeral OF Mr.. Willis's mother was held al
the same church, and then the preacher
spoke OF her sisters death in South Dako-
IA. which occurred April :. Rev. o. II.
Palmer officiated, as both mother and son
were members Of his church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
THE PUTNBY COLUMN.


.....- O'clock saturday afternoon a
49,, home wedding occurred at the
5a! e.. Ms. Jane Pierce, the contract
$40. icing her daughter, Miss Josie
= 90. and John Underwood. Many
49,. and friends of the bride and
.''.- r--- present. The ceremony was
...s.------. With ring, Rev. c. y. Sinnett
.rs ~. .aung clergyman. The par
20 5..-t.y decorated with evergreens,
-~.sst posted plants, the bridal party
..l.---I'.--...s- a large bell Of evergreen.
- ana march was played by Miss
49, bee. The bride wore tasty
" n s.r- c5,ored henrietta cloth with
:..---.--. u white silk, lace and ribbon,
- -.--=-s bunch Of bridal roses. Miss
- E.sa-n was bridemaid and John
- brother Of the bride, was best man.
---.s1.s were elegant and numerous.
rats-. dinner Immediately followed
=. ,s.su5uy. and the couple left for a
.,.-s-- s-.ve through Vermont, accom-
80 With .he good wishes Of their many
---t..- ~p1ford correspondence Of the
r.--- sentinel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
NoRTHFrEIn. MASS.

Miss Julia and Ella Webster of Spring
field are spending a week with c. I. and
Miss Lucy Webster Of this village.
The subject Of Rev. Mr.. Piper's dis
course on Sunday morning will be "Unita-
rianism in the first half Of the Nineteenth
Century"
Mount Hermon school for boys opened
on Wednesday with about Isl boys, more
than half Of this number being old boys.
The school will continue for Is weeks.
The Mortified village improvement So
ciety will meet next Tuesday evening in
the town hall al 80 O'Clock for the pur-
pose Of electing officers and planning work
for the summer. AL interested in this So
ciety and its work are requested 70 be pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs John Robbins. who live on
Maple street, celebrated their golden wed
ding in a very delightful manner on Tues
day evening. About 80 guests consisting
Of the Grand Army, of which Mr.. Rob
bins is member, the Relief corps and
neighbors were invited and the worthy
couple were showered with congratulations
and good wishes. Commander John Fish
er. in few well chosen words. presented
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins with a beautiful
Morris chair and some smaller gifts. Re
freshments we're served during the even
ing. Mr.. Robbins brought his bride to the
house where they now live and it has evel
since been their home. Living so many
years in the same place they are surround
ed by large circle of friends, all Of whom
wish them many more years of life togeth
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
AsHUELOT. N. Il.

Mrs. Frank Shean Of Gleuville, Conn,
formerly Miss Kate 4. Joyce, is spending
several weeks here with relatives
Mrs. A. c. Adams has been suffering
with a bronchial trouble the past week be-
ing cared for by trained nurse
Rev. c. F. Roper Of the Winchester Con
gregational church will preach at the
upper Ashuelot hall next sunday after
noon at > O'Clock.
Samuel Gill and son, James : Gill, Of
Ludlow, VI. spent a few hours here last
Friday. looking over the mill properties Of
the late james 5. Gill, Of 3 ston.
Patrick sullivan and family were called
to Athol last week Wednesday, by the
death Of his aged mother, who has been a
resident there for over half a century.
Mrs Sarah Hall Of Brattleboro, who is
an invalid and was broughtito her sisters
Mrs. A. c. Adams's, last fall, was return
ed to Brsttleboro to friends there in hack
Saturday.
The local fire department was called
out Tuesday noon to fight brush fire in
the woods opposite Church street by the
railroad track, being set by a spark from
the engine on the noon train.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
plans for the summer At Norlhn,ld.


Plans are being made, not only for the
usual summer program at Mortified but
also 70 carry out some new plans for which
Mr.. Moody had himself arranged Among
these may be mentioned the summer ses-
sion at Mt. Hermon, which this year be-
comes 8 regular feature Of the school.
Special conferences In May and September
al the Bible institute, Chicago, in addition
TO the regular summer course directed by
Rev. DR.. James NJ. Gray Of Boston, are
also advance steps in this part Of Mr.,
Moody's work.
Mortified seminary will hold its COM
mencement exercises on June II with ser
mon by Rev. DR.. c, l. Scofield Of North
field, and address by Rev. DR.. Wilton
Merle Smith of New York. The series of
Mortified conferences will begin with the
Worlds Student conference, June p TO
July S. Among the speakers expected at
this conference are: Bishop Vincent, Pres
ident ScburmGn and Robert f. Speer.
John Z. Mott will preside. The Young
Woman's Christian Association conference
will assemble July Is and continue until
the 23d. Among the speakers will be Rev.
DR.. c. l. Scotield and r. Z. Speer. Miss
Fife X. Price will be the leader. The gen.
eral conference for Christian workers will
hold its 18th gathering Aug. TO 20. New
as well as familiar faces will be seen upon
its platform this year. Rev. G. Campbell
Morgan and Rev. T. B. Meyer are among
the guests expected from abroad.
This season Weston Hall. one Of the
buildings Of Mortified seminary, used for
the accommodation of conference guests,
will be entirely reserved for the presbyte-
ries Of New York and Philadelphia. Con-
ferences on young peoples and Sunday
school work will be added features OF the
season, and in the absence Of a large Chris
uan Endeavor convention in this country.
will, it is believed, meet the needs Of very
many young people who cannot attend the
great London convention. The special
Bible lectures will again be given by emf
nent Bible teachers. Camp Mortified
will be opened from the end Of June until
September, Offering al minimum expense
an attractive vacation place to young men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
WARDsBORO.

Lew Wilbur Of Cleveland, Ohio, was the
earliest Of the fishermen 10 return in tri-
umph. He started out al I o'clock and
before breakfast he was II with a string Of
beauties from his brothers meadows.
The band concert given by the Wards
boro cornet band. assisted by the East
Dover band, at Union hall Tuesday even
ing, drew full house. The Dover band
gave a few well rendered selections, which
were followed By a minstrel performance
by the members Of the Wardsboro band.
The song, Joining the Line Kiln Club, -
by c. (. Morgan and chorus was highly
enjoyed by the audience, also the jokes
and songs by bones and tambo. The band
wishes TO thank the public for their kind
and liberal patronage. The total receipts
from the concert were $50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
CHEsTERFIELp. n. q.

The tax rate of the town for the present
year will be sl.23 upon 800.
Butler Brothers are doing lively bust
ness at their steam mill. saving.
Rev. Mr.. Lowell officiated at the funeral
of Mrs. Naylor Saturday afternoon.
Miss AdAline Starkey is expected home
fAom Mortified for few days rest.
Mrs. H. c. Harvey has returned from a
weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. II.
T. Stone.
The weekly prayer meetings will be held
in the Methodist church hereafter, instead
OF al private houses.
The body Of Grandma Jets was re-
moved from the tomb and buried in the
family lot last Saturday.
Preparations have begun for a large new
barn to be erected upon the Fisk home
stead farm by G. B. Fisk Of Springfield,
Mass
Mrs Mark Tisdale and children have
left for their future home at Kingston,
after two weeks visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J c. Hubbard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
WEST CHEsTEkF1ELp. Nh.

Mrs. Charles VIM and little son Harry
came up from Worcester, Mass, last week
TO spend two weeks with relatives and
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G. Smith were in at
tendance al the Windham County Pomona
Grange meeting held in Brattleboro Tues
day, May l. They report an excellent
meeting.
W. W. FAIR remains about the same.
he is not able TO help himself, the left side
being useless. Spafford Grange voted at
the meeting Saturday evening 10 turn out
to prepare his grounds and put in his crops
today, Friday.
There was a quiet wedding at the resi-
dence Of II. G. Smith last Saturday even
ing at $50 O'Clock, Rev. II. B. Morgan
performing the ceremony. The contract
ing couple were Edwin Phelps and Mrs.
Mary T. Smith of Southampton, Mass.
After the ceremony refreshments were
served
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
BONNEVILLE.

Rev. E. +. Currier, who has been i'll al
his fathers in South Tunbridge since con-
ference, writes that he expects to occupy
his pulpit here next Sunday.
The schools in town began Monday with
the following teachers; Village, Cassie
Benson; Gale district, +. W. johnson;
Grahamville, Alden Coleman; Slade dis
trict, Tenney Coleman.
Road Commissioner Kelly is making
permanent highway through the village.
Miss Emily Harvey of st. Johnsbuy, a
returned missionary from India, unless
other arrangements are made, may be ex-
peeted TO speak in the church here Thurs
day evening, May 10. Admission free, a
collection being taken for the Woman's
Foreign Missionary society. The amount
received will be credited on the missionary
collection for this church the coming year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
WILLIAMsvILLE.
Death or Thomas A. morse.


Thomas A. Morse was stricken with
/ apoplexy at his home in this village Mon
day morning and died Tuesday afternoon.
He was born in Woodford, this state, June
2, 1871, being the only child Of Frederic
j. and Heliann Adonis Morse. His par
ents, who were natives Of Newfane, re-
turned 70 town in 1912, his father dying
here Dec. %. lisa. His mother is still
living. Mr.. Morse married, May %, 1854,
Eliza NJ. Ingram Of this place. daughter of
Dwight aud Maria Ingram, by whom be is
survived, also by a daughter, Hattie L.,
wife Of John L. Roess Of Brattleboro.
In 1855 Mr.. Morse engaged in the mer-
camille business al South Newfane, closing
out about three years later 10 assist his
father, who was then running a large lum-
Der business at this place. In 1874 be re-
moved 10 Springfield, Mass. where for
seven years he was engaged in business
with his uncle, Andrews T. Morse. now of
Holyoke, Mass
His health then failing he spent two
years in Philadelphia and Minneapolis,
Mimi, and then returned TO this village,
where he has since made his home. Mr..
Morse was highly successful in the man
agement OF business affairs and while
steadily refusing to accept public Office was
often called upon TO assist in the settle
ment Of estates. He was a man Of the
sirictest integrity and held, in a large
measure, the esteem Of his townsmen. He
has been for many years a member OF the
Blazing Star lodge Of Masons. also Of a
Braitleo0ro Masonic organization. His
funeral was held at his late home Thurs
day afternoon, Rev. Dwight A. Ball Off
ciating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
SOUTH WARDsBORO.

T. B. Kidder has come home from Brat
ueboro to remain for the present.
a. T. Kldder has received from J. II.
Hamilton, NJ. D, secretary Of the state
board Of health, the appointment Of health
officer Of the town of WArdsboro for three
years.
The mex cases Of the gnp in this part Of
the town are Mrs. l.. X. Webster and Geo.
5 Johnson. Mrs. NJ. r. Bal and L. X.
Webster, who were down with il the first
Of the week, are getting better.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
THE Better Part

=. 's-'' is discretion, and the better part OF the
amer; q disease is prevention. Disease
s--si-s 10 impurities Of the blood. Hoods
-. Ar..la plrihes the blood. People who take
~. - season say they are kept healthy the
- ~ .--1 l. is because this medicine eXpels
49, ~ --s and makes the blood rich and health
-. liver ills are cured by Hoods Pills. Is
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

The body of George Thurston, 20, who
disappeared Friday from Bradford, was
found Wednesday in his fathers pasture.
He had killed himself by taking rough on
rats. He had been insane at times for sew
eral years, and was On inmate Of the asy-
lum at Waterbury several months.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

II there ever was a specific for any one com
plant then Carters Little Liver Pills are speci
nc for sick headache. and every woman should
know this. They are not only positive cure, but
a sure preventive II taken when the approach i
felt. Carter's Little Liver Pills act directly on
the liver and bile and 10 this way remove the
cause Of disease without first making YOU sick by
a Weakening purge. II you try them you vii
not be disappointed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
WINDHAM.

A. j. Parker reports that there were -
snow storms during the past winter, and
total Of : inches Of snow fell, divided in
the several months as follows: November
8; December, :; January, So; February,
"A; March, Il. In the previous winter
the fall was 1873 inches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

.----ay cures in ! 70 q dsys rs acfiou upon the
49, remarkable and mysterious. II re-
st-.r r.. -L-- the cause and the disease immedi-
sd e5t-Ars TIE first dose greatly Dement'S
'7' L Greene, druggist, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
BERNARDsToN, MASS.

Ralph H. Cushman announces in anoth-
er column of this paper an auction sale
Tuesday, May s, of 80 head OF cattle and
a number Of farming implements.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
Hot on the Trail
of COffeeI

What will YOU take 10 Thy a sin
gle pound of Chase x Sanborn' S
High-Grade Coffee?
All beginnings are hard, as the
theft said when he began by steal
ing an anvil. But listen TO the facts,
The beginning Of everything is a
curious machine used only by them
1t separates out the full-grown beT-
ries. Other firms would call this
exravagant, but you won't when
YOU come 10 drink the coffee.
These berries are then only roast
ed to order. The same day they are
Theoretically sealed in oanisters so
that not a breath Of aroma is lost.
(By the great Abu Bakr Of blessed
memory, what a favor this gives
to your coffee pot in the kitchen J
Your grocer breaks the hermeic
seals and puts the coffee into Chase
& Sanborn's imported parchment
lined bags, each bearing the Seal
trademark with their signed war
rany of Highest Quality. This he
gives to you.
And you never buy any other
coffee afterward !
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

All disorders caused by bilious state Of the
system can be cured by using Carter's Little
Liver Pills. No pain, gripping or discomfort at
tending their use. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

There Is no utle enemy" Little impurities
in the blood are sources OF great danger and
should be expelled by Hood Sarsaparilia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

Mrs. Nancy S,edman and Mrs. Lucy
Morse are quite I'D.
Dana Stedman will conduct the \. p.
c. L. meeting next Sunday evening.
Mrs J. A. Young returned from Nilsson
n Saturday to spend the summer at her
home in this village.
Il. 2. Me.cAlf Of PlAinville, Mass, who
has been spending the winter with his son.
y. o. Metcalf, returned Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marius Morse Of Norwich.
Conn. were in town Thursday to attend
the funeral Of Thomas A. Morse.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. n. Sherman aud son
Harold Of Spokane Falls, Washington, ar
rived Saturday a; o. L. Sherman's.
The general agent Of the Underwriters
fire eXinguisher will give an exhibition Of
his machine in this village Oh Friday even
ing Of next week.
Rev ". L. Davenport. presiding elder.
will preach a. the Methodist church next
Sunday evening at : o'clock. The pastor
will preach al the morning hour.
Herbert Sparks auction sale last sat
urday was largely attended. The stock,
which was Of fine quality, brought high
prices, COWS selling for So 10 81.
MISS Emlly harvey, returned mission
airy, VIII speak in the interest OF the
Woman's Foreign Missionary society at the
Methodist church Tuesday evening, May
:, al ; O'Clock. Ever body is invited.
L. II. MetcAlf Of Barre, a member of the
Barre Newspaper company, and one Of the
city editors Of the Barre Evening Telegram,
who has been spending a three weeks va
cation with bis parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. 10.
Aetcali Of Marlboro, returned home We'd
nesday forenoon.
Walter Z. Wheeler has been appointed
census enumerator for NewfAne. George
I. Manchester, who was in the race with
Mr.. Wheeler, passed so good an examina.
ton that the supervisor didn't want 70 turn
him down but offered him the position as
euumera,or for portion Of the town OF
CAstleton, which Mr. Manchester has &C.
cepied.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
Overlay.

rate OF taxation on 500, S2.l0. Rate
iast year was Sl.Sj Amount 10 be raised
by taxation this year, $50 99O.97. There
are 80 less polls this year than last, and the
variation Is S52l0 less than it was a year
ago.