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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
TATE Oh, VERMONT w...-

> ~ the Proba,e Court tJr Said j.. fr.. DE
ECA MILLER late Of TOpnsherd. i. .. vi. ~
deceased, g-....A
You are hereby notified that this cogrr .,.I..
cue uUOn the allowance 81 the acrogrt .f W..
$ Tart. executor OF the will Of said decrease .-i
decree distribution OF said estate tlrU ,....--4
entitled, al the session thereof 20 b. ...t ...-'
town hall Boo ToNn-heni on the 3th 8., p ,, -5
q. d. 5.O, when ana "herr you may 1- H...i IN
the premises. if Won see cau--
ZINA II. ALIRFF p.s.....
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
C,TAUE ~ vERMoNT. "

> BY the Probate Court for Said U..-..
10 all persons Interested iu the r.ta.. of 49,
district. deceased. t,-...,
You are hereby notified that this court s.'..
eide upon the allowance Of the account Of pl,.I.
-auders %. adui,ni>t atOr upon said estate I'd
decree distribution thereof to the r4.-.... .-
titled. at the sessi thereof 70 b. h.If AZ ,t.
town hall in Tow sheud on tile an cav ~ All
4. p 1900. when aud where you NAV IT, b-s-l 3.
the premises, II you see cause
ZINA II. ALLBEE R4sis,s-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
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Town Poor.


Julius L. Stockwell, overseer of the poor,
acknowledges great assistance received
from the Associated Charities, and saws
A great deal of literature has been sent the
poor at the farm, which has been highly
appreciated. Two families of seven per
sons have been thrown upon other towns
by serving notices. The expense at the
farm was made considerably larger by put
ting in the new boiler, but it was necessary
TINS should be done. The number at the
farm has varied from 10 to five, the pres
ent number, all Of whom require great
deal OF care. Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson
are discharging their duties very credit
ably.
An extended report is made by the d.
rectors of the town schools, by Mary J =.
Carpenter, superintendent of the town
schools. The town school directors state
"Such sum as 30 per cent of the grand
list will raise will be ample for ali ont
standing liabilities and for next wear. and
had been recommended to the selectmen
to be raised before this balance was struck
to comply with the law requiring it to be
done on or before Feb. Is: Is per cent
will be sufficient" The term of the chair
man, Judge II. H. Wheeler, expires this
year. He says that he respectfully de-
clines further service.
The report of DR.. A. |. Miller. health
officer, says: The schoolhouses of the town
with their surroundings are generally in fair
condition. There should be some proyi
sion made for more general vaccination.
and for the inspection of school children
with special reference to defects of SIGHT
and hearing. In the near future plans
must be made for the safe and efficient
sewerage and drainage of the upper part
OF Western avenue, about the Brook road.
Centreville, West Brattleboro village and
beyond A statement about contagious
diseases, a notice of the state bacteriologi-
cal laboratory, and extracts of the state
health laws are given with the health Of
icer's report.
During the year 40 volumes were add
ed to the Free library, of which 40 were
presented. The chief donor was Miss
Katharine Miles, to whose liberalty we
owe the receipt of los volumes. The total
number of volumes on the library shelves
at present is 10,097. The number drawn
by patrons during this year, 1874. The
trustees make fitting record of the services
for the library rendered by A. C. Daven-
port who died during the year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
Contradictory.

81 am great admirer of Ben johnson. Z"
remarked the doctor "Everything he
tried to do was well done"
And YET" said the professor, 81 have
always heard him spoken of as rare Ben
johnson. "-[Chicago Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23

Yes, George, you very distinctly said
in your sleep, Is it my ante'' Now what
did you mean by that" Mean Why
that's simph l was dreaming | was a
boy again, waiting for Christmas And
when another boy asked me if | didn't
know who santa Claus was, said ques-
tioningly, go Is it my auntie. The dear
old lady brought me up, you know Oh,
you darling, big-hearted boy. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
CTATE OF VERMONT, NsrI1oro =

> by the PROBATE Court for Said bi.,,i. -
10 all persons Interested in ID. 80
ELLIOT HARRIS, late Of Dover. decos.sd'
vvha..as .sito cr,,i,t. -. Gree'iu2
court an instrument pnfporting 10 be- t{ lA
will Of said deceased Tor probate. Van s. .' llN
by notified that this court will d. c.Ia i', urI-
probate Of said instrument at the session ~, Ne
TO b. held at the Probate Ofice boz Brs,,I.,'r D.
In said district, on the 10Th day N Nsr,t 2. ~
70 o, when and where you may appear "a, %. o. "
test the same, II YOU see cause ''' To-
A. F. SCHWFNE p......-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23

The value of Rhine wine land seems to
be exceedingly high. 1t is reported that
Prince Albreeht OF Prussia has bought
some in the Markobrunnen " district at
the rate of $4,000 an acre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
1tgaI Nottrrs
C,TATE OF VERW0NT,

GTATE OF VERMONT, Na,g.... =
> By the Probate Cuurf Tor S..lf H>
To al persons interested boz th. t.ts,.',,,' j-,et
NJ. JONES late ~ Ward.boro La s.ti" ptEN
deceased, 4.Nnr
yof ~, hereby po,iaed u.,.t breefrg %
eide upon the allowance NJ the l.,o1,' WI de-.
Kidder. Admiui-tratOr upon the ,srs,." i T.
NJ. Joues late Of Wardsboro. I'M said ,. O'e1
cease', ana decree distribution ther4o. o.
persons entitled thereto, at the session ., .' ,hs
be- held az the Probate OHlc. On Ram 't.isJ' %
said district, on the 2ith dav Of Febrisrr' NO. 10
1870 when and where you may be- b.s,j} A. D.
premises, n you see cause 10 le
=. SCHWFNK De-.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
SECRETARY OF BlcYCLE TRUST
"The Columbia" Reviews the Career
of Charles w. DIcksrson. Former
BTattlebOrO Boy.

The Columbia" Reviews the Career
of Charles w. DIcktrson, Former
BrattIeboro Boy.
Columbia, the cycling publication issued
by the Columbia Publishing company of
Hartford, Conn, contained in the Feb
ruary number half tone portraits and
sketches of the officers OF the American
Bicycle company (so-called bicycle trusO.
including the following in regard to for
mer Brattleboro boy: sc. w. Dickerson
started business life as A bookkeeper.
In 1850 he joined the forces of owen,
Lord & Co., wholesale druggists of
Chicago, and was gradually promoted
until he became their confidential man.
In 1891 he realized the great future in
store for the bicycle business and took the
management of manufacturing business
controlled by Lord, Owen IL Co, and at
once began the manufacture of bicycles
which he named the Sterling. The
success of his new departure soon led
him to abandon all other enterprises In
1895 the Sterling Cycle Works had out
grown the Chicago factory and large
plant was built at Kenosha, Wis. This
factory is looked upon as one of the model
plants owned by the American Bicycle
company. Mr.. Dickerson was president
of the Sterling enterprise from its incep.
ticn until his removal to New York as
secretary of the big corporation. He is a
man who has always worked in quiet
way, but who has invariably succeeded in
what he has undertaken. The ability
with which he is performing the duties Of
his present office is widely recognized and
approved"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
Notice.

w hEREAS, my wife, Eliza Holden, having
refrsa iett my bed and borad without Just cause
after my 'ihs CONTRACTED pX her mere
Turner's Falls, Mass, Feb 6, 1900. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
S69,676.20

Reduction of over $4,000 In Sales at
Liquor Agency.
The medicinal, mechanical and chemical
appetite does not appear to have been as
voraclous as formerly, the sales at the
town liquor agency falling off over $4,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
THE REPORT OF TOWN OFFICERS
3O-Cent Tax on 81 of Grand List Recommended.

New Sewer Needed $500
Raising MOneyROad Shows Expenditure $t4
$4,000 $76 Liquor Agency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
TO VOLCANO BROMO.
Most WondrOusly Interesting Trip on
the Island Of Java.

snm,roe. Java's Lonisst Volcano H.
600 Feet HIgh-.-NothIng More s"g-
gestIve OF Msn's InsignIhcahce an"
weakness---wIId aud Little Inhabited
Region.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
WILLIAMS COLLEGE BEATEN.
Recognized Y. VI. 4. a. Basket Bail
Team Won 2s-S In the snappIest
Game of the Season.

Recognized Y. VI. 4. A. Basket Ball
Team Won 2S-s In the snappIest
Game of the season.
The beneficial effects of the Y. NJ. C. A.
basket ball teams reorganization were
apparent last Friday evening when the
boys defeated the Williams Consolidated
team, the representative basket ball team
of Williams college, by a score Of PTS
Pretty passing, good blocking, accurate
basket throwing and snappy all-round
work characterized the playing Of the
local men, aud the game came the nearest
reminding one Of the palmy days of 1897
and 1898 OF any Of this seasons contests.
The college boys were hardly a match for
their opponents, but they worked hard
nevertheless, playing basket ball up to the
very end of the game, Each of the Brat
tleboro boys played as if he were response
bic for the result OF the contest John
Howe excelled in individual playing and
at the same time did his share in the team
work For Williams Vose did the best
work, scoring all the points for his side in
the first half. l.. Hove distinguished him
self and his team by his sensational basket
in the latter part OF the game. The High
school team defeated the Y. NJ. c. A.
juniors in a preliminary game by a score
of l2-2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23

Voluntary exchange of values is relig-
ious. If any brother will not exchange, he
is infidel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23

STATE OF VERMONT, COUNTY OF wISDHAM, SIS:
,aL n. BRAcKETT, Cashier Of the above-named
= ~ 40 solemnly swear that the above statement
Is true 70 the best OF my knowledge and belief
S,,h..-u, w. II. BRACKET, Cashier.
OF February, 1900. WIS -''--
CHAS. A. HARRIS,
Correct Attest
Q. L. SHERMAN,
4, J. B. CUDWORTH, Directors
HENRY P. WELLMAN,l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
Tax Collectors Account.

These figures are given in the account of
Robert f. Gordon, collector of taxes:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23

BRAITLEHoRo. WILLIAMS.
Cundin left field. right guard smith
Allen, right field, left guard, L. Howe
j. Howe, centre Hager
Frrrit-r. right guard, left field Macmillan
Corser, left GUARD, right field. Nose
Score; Bratuetoro &c. Williams Consolidated
s. Goats from we field. Allen 9. Cundiff I, ].
Howe g. Vose > T.. Howe Macmillan. Goal from
foul, j. Howe. Time. 20 minute halves Referee
and umpire, Archibald Of Dartmouth Waterman
OF BrattleborO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23

Following is the record of payments on
road commissioner orders:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23

reached. Young men
and young women,
haggard, useless,
miserable, drop by
the Wayslde, burdens
to themselves and to
their friends.
Rise upl Be strong!
There 10 a way. Or.
CrOene's NerVura
blood and nerve rem
edy will m AXE you
new again LITER
ALLY N EW. 1t Is
Natures own nerve
and blood medicine
InVlgoratIng -streng-
fhAnIn0 -WlfkaIF-E
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23

ItbrIngs back the snap and vIRor
OF youth, restores confidence
and energy-Puts into a weary,
nerve-Worn man or woman the
desires Of life, and so InVIRor-
ates the blood and nerves that
Ire again plays a glad, merry
song.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02

Miss Mamie Epes, Of Nottoway, spent
several days Of last week at her home
Mr.. Hunt, the photographer, has
been taking pictures of the classes all
week.
Several If the young ladies went To
Hampden-Sidney during the Inter
mediates Misses Elcan, Goode and
Atkinson were guests of Mrs. Nenable;
Misses Wright and Lancaster were
guests Of Mrs. IL. p. Lacy; Miss Hous-
ton was Mrs. Lacy's guest for Thurs
day night.
The Normal girls have been invited
to the play to be give IN the Opera
House Friday night by the Hampden-
Sidney Dramatic Club Special seats
will be reserved for them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

The HERALD does not solicit adver-
tisements to be inserted among Its To-
cal news matter, and would prefer that
advertisers use the other columns OF
fine paper. The rates for advertise
ments are low-especially on SIX
months and yearly contracts. Inc
rates for advertising among the locals
which have obtained with this paper
since its foundation, will be rigldly al
hered to, viz: TEN CENTS per line
for the first insertion and fve cents pei
line for each subsequent insertion OF
the same matter. Those who have
contracts with the HERALD for regu
lar advertising, will be, as heretofore
allowed uniform rate of FIVE CENT'
Der line for each and every insertion o
advertising matter among the loca
reading.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02
Hamnden.SidneY.

HAMPDEN. SIDNEY, VA, Feb, %.
The annual gymnasium exhibition,
held i'm the memorial chapel last Fri
day night, was largely attended and
much enjoyed, not only by the students
and visitors ON the Hill, but by large
concoul-e of people from the neighbor-
hood. The athletes went through with
their exercises, many Of them intricate
and difficult, with perfect ease, and to
the great wonderment Of many Of the
beholders. The exhibition was an en-
tire success.
The Dramatic Club on Saturday
night rendered the farce, "The Heroic
Dutchman,u with much eclat, and be-
fore a large audience, Notwithstanding
the most inclement evening. All who
took part in the performance are ac-
corded praise, but the gentleman-Mr.
John Il. Lowery, of Norfolk-who inn
personated the chief character is on
all hands agreed on as the star OF the
occasion.
Among the young ladies who have
been guests of friends here and honor
ed the 22d with their presence may be
mentioned Miss Tucker, of Lexington
Miss Brown, Of Fayetteville, n. C..
/ Miss Stephenson, Of Warm Springs
Miss Noel, Of Covington; Miss Henry
of Tazewell; Miss Cannon, Of Fred
ericksburg; Miss Thomas, Of Rich
mond; Miss Jones, Of Stanton, anC
Miss Mckinney, Miss Scott, Miss Berk
eley, aud Miss Cunningham, Of Farm
Vile
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02
Thanks.

Thanks for more sand on the side
walks.
Thanks for new subscribers to the
HERALD.
Thanks for more sunshine in the
days.
Thanks for brighter prospects for the
future.
Thanks for the few violets which
have defed the cold.
Thanks for three square meals
each and every day.
Thanks for one day Of rest and wor-
ship in every seven.
Thanks for the hope of macadam
in the sweet bye and bye.
Thanks for a home bright, pure,
warm and happy.
Thanks for a digestion a millionaire
can't buy.
Thanks for painless days and nights
Of sweet sleep.
Thanks for strength to work and
walk, and patience to wait.
Thanks for many friends, and few,
we trust very few enemies.
Thanks for spring with its buds, and
summer with its blossoms.
Thanks for seed time and harvest,
the sowing and reaping seasons.
Thanks for Farmville as home, and
Virginia as mother State.
Thanks for peace at home and re-
gret- for war abroad.
Thanks for the best tobacco market
i'm all Virginia.
Thanks for the purest lithia that
flows out Of the earth.
Thanks for our preachers, teachers
business men and assistants.
Thanks for cOurtesies.
Thanks for life.
Thanks for memory.
Thanks for hope.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02
Public School Closing.

RAINEs, VA, Feb, %, 1900.
Editor Herdld:-A most enjoyable
entertainment was witnessed at the
Armstrong school house, where Miss
Mary E. Daniel has for the last five
months been engaged in what Thorn
son 50 glowingly Il will not say truth
fully describes as the,
"Delightful task to rear the tender thought
To teach the young idea how to shoot,
TO pour the fresh instruction DER the mind,
To breathe the enlivning spirit and to fix
The generous purpose in the glowing breast
One could safely infer from these
words that the poet had never taught
ian old field free school"
However, it was easy to see by those
who had discerning eyes that Miss
Mary had not only succeeded in her
task" of teaching "the young idea
how to shoot,n but had, while main
tanning adequate discipline, won the
affections of her pupils and the esteem
Of the patrons Of her school.
On this day and occasion large con.
course Of patrons and friends were
assembled to witness the closing exer-
cises of the school. These consisted OF
recitations, dialogues and tableaus, in
which the children not only did them
selves much credit, but showed very
clearly that they had enjoyed faithful
and intelligent training both at home
and at school.
The recitations were evidently highly
enjoyed by those present as was evil
denced by the hearty applause accord
ed them.
This enjoyment was very much ID
creased by the delightful music furnish
ed by Miss May A. Anderson, on bel
phonograph.
And to crown all this intellectual
and aesthetic enjoyment a most bounti
ful feast Of good things was provided
for the physical man, chicken, ham
bread. cakes Of all kinds, custards, pies
and even ice cream.
Miss Mary Daniel seems to be II
great demand as teacher for | under
stand that she goes straightway to taxi
charge Of private school in Bucking
ham county.
All honor to our faithful hard-worS
ed and poorly paid teachers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02

The result Of Mondays election Is
highly satisfactory to the advocates OF
"nO license"
In the last few weeks public opinion
and christian sentiment has become
pronounced against tolerating dram
shops in our corporation, and With this
backing many voters who hesitaied
before are waiting with their ballots
ready 10 vote for the "dry."
The conscience Of christian men and
women is thoroughly aroused as evil
denced by vote of less than one-half OF
the white men in the corporation who
favor the continuance Of this business
while the best element Of our colored
voters gave no vote for the "wet"
The irregularities Of the election from
several points of view seemed to justify
the advocates of temperance in remain
ing away from the polls and 1t Is be-
ueved that the courts will sustain
them and grant new election.
p. WINSTON.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02
Buckingham Breyities.

SHEPPARDs, Va, Feb, %, 1900.
Editor HeraLd:-Our folks are busy
getting ready for another crop and
there isn't much news in the corner"
The second quarterly Conference for
our circuit was held at Smyrna church
last Sunday and Monday. Rev. Mr..
Hunter, of your city, preached a fine
sermon in the morning Of each day.
In the absence Of the presiding elder,
Rev. Bascom Dey occupied the chair.
There is an unusual amount of sick
ness in our neighborhood just now,
mostly colds, 20 serious cases. There
has been quite "score' in the New
Store neighborhood about several cases
of supposed smallpox. The disease, so
far, has been confined to the colored
people, and none of the cases have
proved serious.
There is great deal Of complaint OF
the irregularity of our mail service,
and on four days this month we have
had no mail from FarmviIle nor Buck
ingham courthouse. The route to
White Hall is open however.
The talked-of telephone line from
Farmville would do land office busi-
ness just now, or possibly if we could
borrow one Of Dom Paul Kruger's
photographs we might use the thing to
enquire the price Of 'barco.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02
Free Of Charge.

Any adult suffering from a cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis, throat
OF lung troubles Of any nature, who
will call at h. G.. Crute's, will be pre-
senied with a sample bottle Of Boschee's
German Syrup, free Of charge. Only
one bottle given TO one person, and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such a sale as B0schee's German syrup
10 all parts Of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions Of bottles
were given away, and your druggists
VIII tell you its success was marvellous
Il is really the only Throat and Lung
Remedy generally endorsed by physl-
cans. One - cent b Ottle will cure OF
prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02
The ssnd At Hamnden.SIdner.

Never before in the history of this
venerable school Of learning were the
exercises incident to the observance of
Nashlngton's birthday, characterized
/ by more of interest or charmed 10y more
of pleasure than were those of the pre-
sent session.
The readers Of the HERALD have al
ready been privileged to read the most
appropriate and eloquent address Of
DIR. Peter Winston, in presenting the
portrait of the late DR.. Atkinson to the
college, and our regret is that we have
not room in our columns for those
which followed. DIR. McIlwaine re-
ceived the portrait in words few but
well chosen, and then Prof. VIM. NJ
Thornton, of the University of Virgin
ia, having first sketched rapidly and
graphically the history of Hampden-
Sidney, proceeded to pronounce a eu-
logy upon John Mayo Preston Akin
son, ID. d., LII. d., worthy the man,
the occasion and the speaker 1t will
live in history along with that of
Everett on Washington, and that of
Daniel on Lee. Faithful as pOr-
tralture, critical in analysis of his sub
ject, eloquent in construction and mas
terful in delivery, there is no wonder
that his auditors should have been
profoundly impressed, captivated and
charmed.
Prof. j. r.. Thornton read extracts
from numerous letters, which had
been written in answer to invitations
to be present, by former students of
the college and others, in all of which
loving tributes were paid to the great
and good man.
At night the representatives of the
societies reflected new honor upon
themselves, and those they represented.
On Friday evening the gymnastic
exercises gave genuine pleasure to an
apprecia i've audience, and on Saturday
evening the Hampton Sidney Dramatic
Club won signal succ
Each evening, after the public exer-
cises, the young people kept step to
music lit will not do to call it dancing
ou the "HillD and "all went merry
as a marriage bel.n Farmvlles beau
ty and chivalry were well represented
on the several occasions, and have come
back To- Us saying, "well done"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-02
Death of Mrs. Ford.

Died at her home in Cumberland
county February lst, Mrs. Catherine
+. Ford, in the 10Th year Of her age.
Mrs. Ford had been for many years a
member of the Presbyterian church;
and was exceptional in kindness in
every relation Of life. Her generosity
extended to little children, friends and
neighbors. She was never so happy az
when giving pleasure to Others, and
many recall with affection the little
gifts and kindly deeds Of one who must
ever be held in tender memory as
noble, loyal friend. Though falling
health and feebleness Of age seemed to
shadow her last days, we confront our
selves with the hope that it Is well
with her, and that we may one day
meet her again in the springilde OF
immortal health and youth.
NJ. +. II.