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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-19
Manufacturers Sale
Mems Trousers.

We bought the whole end of a
prominent manufacturers stock of
summer trousers and while they
last YOU may have the choice of
Lot 4, consisting of Sd, $3.50 and
So valueS-none worth ~ @M
less than So for. $3.50. & sUU
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
sTRATTON.

Thomas Stowell and wife have return
ed to Bennington.
Taft & Co. s mill shut down the It'll for
two or three weeks for haying.
Mrs. Walter Temple of the Massachu-
sets state farm is at j. B. Temples for
the hot weather.
P. W. and Z. B. MacKaye Of Shirley,
Mass, and Horace f. Hildreth Of Howard,
Mass, who have been camping on Hay
stack, are in town to climb StrattOn
mountain and see a few of the objects of
interest in this historic town. The party
expect to leave Stratton Thursday morn
ing on their way to Killington. They are
looking well and having a fine time.
The Free Baptist church celebrated its
41st anniversary on July 18th. Addresses
were made by Rev. VIM. A. Estabrooks of
Wilmington on Christian growth, Rev.
Mr.. Currer of Bondville on influence, and
Rev. Mr.. Blackjack of Jamaica on the
larger spiritual life. The pastor gave a
historical sketch of the different meeting
houses and church organizations in STRAIT
ton. Solos were sung by Merl Willis and
Mrs. Emeline l. Lackey and duets by
Rev. W. A. Estabreoks and Miss Fidela
NJ. Estabrooks and by n. D. Allen and
Miss Irene Allen. Rev. W. A. Estabrook
gave an excellent sermon in the evening.
BY a strange coincidence each of the
churches that have existed in Stratton
was represented in the exercises by min
lister.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
CHEsTERFIELD, N. H.

Walter Butler has gone to visit relatives.
Carpenters are now busily erecting a
large new horse barn upon the Fisk home
stead farm.
Rev. George Lowell of the Methodist
church will begin a series of sermons next
Sunday upon the Bible.
The haying season is being rushed to its
full capacity. Only about one-half of the
usual crop will be gathered.
George Britton is enjoying brief vaca-
ton from the tumult of city life with the
family of j. c. Hubbard, his uncle
Miss Nellie Wetherbee returned to her
home in Clinton, Mass, being summoned
there by the serious illness of her father.
The weather during the week has been
a great reminder to the city people of our
beautiful lake, and they are beginning to
make their pilgrimage in this direction.
Over 100 people listened with great
pleasure to the graphophone entertainment
given by George G. Fisk of Springfield at
the residence of his uncle, John B. Fisk,
last Saturday. The selections were very
clear and of high standard.
The laws of the state in regard to prohi-
bition of sale of liquors to minors should
be placed in force, judging by the scenes
that took place last Sunday. Now that
we have police court established our Sc
lectmen should make use Of it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
HINSDALE, N. H,
Tn. Propo..d Town mslI.

The town hall committee are often in
consultation about the new town hall build
ing. Likewise the public mind generally
is a good deal engrossed with the subject
The plans submitted by the architect, and
which meet the approval of the commit
tee, are for a building which could not
fail to please, but the cost of which would
exceed the appropriation. The committee
will consult with another architect, with a
view to putting a building on the old fouu-
dation, without the anticipated enlarge.
ment. The town voted to appropriate
$40, 600 for the building, and there was an
insurance of $4,000 on the one destroyed
by fire; $4,000 has already been expended
for the Evans property. A considerable
sum more will have to be paid for the pres
ent plans and specifications, which if the
plans are not used, will take so much from
the original $50, 900. Now would be a
good time for some public spirited indi-
vidual, or individuals, who have money to
spare, to come to the rescue with few
thousand dollars, and sfterward enjoy the
fruits of his lberality in public building
of which the town may be proud.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
An Unexpected Burn. Lecture.

John Augustus O'Shea used 20 be in
considerable request as a lecturer On his
military experiences. Once, at Dumfries'
he came upon the platform wearing In
his buttonhole a daisy, which he quietly
removed and held up.
Ladies and gentlemen" he began, 81
hold in my hand a wee modest flower
plucked this evening from the grave OF
Robert Burns" The audience was inter
ested and became enthralled as the lee
turer went on to speak OF the national
poet. Then, suddenly recollecting thai
Burns had nothing TO do with his sub
ject, he stopped abruptly. And now,
said Mr. O'Shea. 81 will proceed to re
late my experiences in the war"
But by this time he had thoroughly en-
gagged the sympathies of his listeners
who would not hear OF another subject
"Never min the war, sir" they vocifer
ated: "gie us Robbie Burns" And h'
did. This extempore GRAFTON afterwarC
became one Of the most popular Of Mr.
O'Shea's lectures.-London Chronicle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
His Presentiment,

Like everybody else" said a Ksnsing.
ton physician, Il have presentiments, but
my presentiments come true oftener than
other peoples. Here is a startling case
in point that happened last week: A
woman in the middle Of the night sent for
me. Her husband, a dangerously sick
man, was hiccoughing. The hiccoughs
were violent and the patient was weak.
ening visbly under them. Well, l went
there, and l worked hard over him, but,
do what l would. l couldn't stop his hic.
coughs. At daybreak he died. Then
came home.
THAT evening the woman sent for me
again. Now for the presentiment. On
my way 10 make this second call | felt
absolutely sure that on my arrival the
woman would say she doubted if hel
husband was quite dead and wished me
to set her doubts at rest by an examina'
ton Of the body. grieve to say also that
l hoped the man was quite dead, because
IL he shouldn't be the error would dam
age my reputation. l got to the house
and the woman's first words were, Doc
tor, won't you 90 up stairs and see il
John is positively deadP
THAT request, which | had so surely
expected, together with my wicked dreaC
Of the mans being alive, upset me so tina
l burst into an idiotic laugh and stooC
there gufawing in the woman's face
Heaven knows what she thought. Thel
/ went up stairs and came down tremen
dously relieved. because John. | griev,
and at the same time rejoice to say, wa
quite dead after all."-Exchange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
READSBORO.

The residence of j. Manning Bassett at
Howe Pond, two miles from Readsboro
village, was destroyed by fire Thursday
about noon, together with the barn and
contents. All the household furniture and
other goods in the house were burned,
with the exception of one chamber suite
and a small quantity of bedding. The
contents of the barn were totally destroyed,
including a quantity of hay. The loss is
estimated at from $500 to $1,000, which is
covered by $500 insurance. The cause of
the fire is not known. Mr. Bassett was
absent at the time and Mrs. Bassett was
at home alone
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
HOUGHTONVILLE.

Mrs. Corey is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Hill.
A deer was seen near the school house
recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walsh of Boston
arrived here last Thursday.
Miss Lena Farnum of Portland, Me-,
and Roy Blood of Chester, are guests at
Ed. Blood's.
Mr.. Decamp and family are boarding at
Charles Abbott's. Mr.. Decamp is team
ster for c. H. Sanders.
E. D. Akley and family from Ludlow
were guests at Z. S. Cadoret's Saturday.
Mr.. Akley returned to Ludlow Sunday,
Mrs. Akley and children remaining at MT.
| Cadoret's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
Heus.s struck by lightning.

During the severe thunder storm on
Thursday afternoon of last week, the house
belonging to James Hancock in Upper
Canada and occupied bv John Devo was
struck by lightning the bolt first striking
the gable end of the main building, run
ming from there down into the L, and en-
tering the kitchen at the corner tore off
the plastering, broke lamp, and went out
at another corner. No one was injured,
although Mrs. Deyo was somewhat stunned
by the shock, and Mrs Parker, who lives
about $50 yards from the Deyo house, felt
the shock considerably. A bolt also en-
terd the house of Charles Frary, rolled
about, and went out without doing any
damage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
Miss Emma Renshaw is visiting out of
town relatives.

Miss Emma Renshaw Is visiting out of
town relatives.
o. C. Robertson returned Tuesday from
a business trip to Philadelphia.
Miss Annie E. Kelley is the guest of her
friend, Mrs. w. o, j. Martin.
Miss Mildred Russell of Farley, Mass, is
visiting Miss Howard on River street, and
calling on other friends.
Postmaster A. NJ. Barrows left Monday
morning for Lebanon, where she will spend
her annual two weeks vacation.
Miss Eta Stebbins of Vernon has been
the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. Lorenzo Stebbins, for several days.
Mrs Edward Shea and daughter, Miss
Hazel, of Orange, Mass, came Tuesday for
visit among relatives and friends in town.
Principal Fisher, who is attending the
summer school at Harvard college, came
home Tuesday evening to remain until
Monday.
Miss Florence Goddard returned from
Chicopee, Mass, Monday. She was accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs. Murphy, and
little son, who will make a few days visit.
Mrs. Elizabeth Markey returned from a
two weeks visit in Claremont Tuesday,
bringing her little granddaughter, Mildred
Cramer, with her to remain during the
summer.
The Pearson Brothers of Keene have
taken the contract for putting steam heat
ing apparatus into the High school build
ing. Two boilers and Is radiators will be
required to properly heat the four rooms
and halls.
Several of the young matrons met with
Mrs. F. H. Jones Monday afternoon to pre-
pare work and sew for Mrs. B. Robbins and
| family, who were victims of the Winches-
ter fire. Mrs. Robbins is a daughter of
| George NJ. Pike and formerly lived in this
town, so that her misfortunes arouse es-
pecial interest here.
The Congregational Sunday school held
their annual picnic at Forest lake last week
! Thursday. 1t was largely attended, Liv-
erymAn Smiths big barge and big team
and two single teams from F. p. Hinds's
being chartered for the occasion, besides
those who went by private conveyance
All seemed to have good time in spite of
the terrific thunder storm, during which all
got under cover and did not allow the ele-
ments to interfere with their enjoyment.
The following oficers-elect were in
stalled in Valley Commandery, United Or
der of the Golden Cross, on Thursday even
ing by Grand Commander j. f. G. Rider:
A. F. Fisher, noble commander; Miss Cora
Wellman, vice noble commander; G. H.
Pearson, past noble commander; Mrs. V.
G. Aldrich, prelate; G. A. Robertson, her
aid; Mrs. VIM. Royce, guard of inner gate
F. G. Packard, guard of outer gate; NJ. d
White, financial keeper of records; Mrs
Addie E. Dix, keeper of records; ]. T
Powers, treasurer. The commandery has
lost four members by death during tn
present year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
THE PUTNEY COLUMN.
Letter from Mrs. Ward.

Protests Against the Action of the ver-
mont Courts--Does Not Believe Her
children Are in Algeria, Africa.
Editor of Phenir:-Last week you gave
attention in your columns to an advertise
ment which ] inserted in the Boston
papers, and an article in the Herald. 1t is
not strange that the spectacle OF a mother,
forced TO advertise through the papers for
a knowledge of her children, should attract
the attention of the press.
In your paper you said that my applica-
ton to the county court for custody of
children was refused. That may give a
wrong impression. The verdict was "Dis-
missed without prejudice" If l ever
have been accused of anything which
would make me unworthy to have the care
of nv children, l never have heard of it,
and do not know what it is. All of the
charges which have ever heard in court
were either false on the face of them, or
too trivial to command the attention of
thinking people.
Vermont boasts of the protection which
it gives to the home, but half crazy
crank can take his children away from
their mother and into Vermont, and the
mother has no authority until the Yer
mont Judge gives it to her by special
decree, and it was the Vermont courts
which refused to hear the plea of mother
for her children, until the father and the
children were both concealed, and then
the supreme court held that there was no
contempt of court, that he had lawful
right to disappear.
1 have heard that my children and their
father are in Algeria, Africa, that people
have had letters from him from there, but
1 have no proof that the letters were
written in Algeria, or we're even authentic
letters. The efforts which l have made
all winter to try to learn their exact loca.
ton, or get direct news from them have
been unsuccessful. From my knowledge
of the man, and wife should know hel
husband better than strangers or acquaint
ances, l do not think it possible that they
are there. Because all of my other efforts
have been unsuccessful, have been driver
70 court the publicity of the press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
AsHUELOT, N. II.

Ansel Dickinson's Sons are building a
good-sized store-house at their Fuller dam
box shop to relieve the crowded condition
of the shipping department.
Red raspberries are unusually abundant
and it is a common sight to see people
| --,oward bound with 20 or more quarts
each, after few hours picking.
The mill property of the estate of the
late James S. Gill was appraised Thursday,
the 18th, by F. c. Faulkner, W. H. Elliot
and John Colony of Keene and c. j. Ami
don of Hinsdale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20

Making his own pace, with 122 pounds
up, or so pounds more than the former
recordholder, Libertine, carried, James R.
Keene's campaigner in two countries, the
fast Voter, Tuesday ran mile in 1.3S at
the Brighton Beach race track and set a
new worlds record for the distance.
The Merchants National bank of Rut-
land that was looted last March by Charles
W. Mussey, who is now serving seven
years sentence at the house of correction,
is about to declare a dividend of 80 per
cent TO creditors and depositors. Another
dividend, it is said, will be declared in Oc-
tober. The bank expects to pay dollar for
| dollar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20

The fire alarm was sounded at 2.45
O'Clock Saturday afternoon, fire having
been discovered in the bakery of Paul La
vote in Monitor block. The fire depart
ment were on hand in very short time,
and the fire was quickly extinguished. The
oven and "fxings" we're destroyed and
there was considerable damage by water.
Mr.. Lavoie's goods were insured. He says
he shall clear out and build up again next
week, so as to resume business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
A GREAT RECORD.
Hard to Duplicate it in BrattlebOrO.

Hard 10 Duplicate II In BrattleDOrO'
Scores Of representative citizens Of Brattleboro
are testifying on the following subject Such a
record Of local endorsement is unequaled in
modern times. This public statement made by
a citizen is but one OF the many that have pre-
ceded it and the hundreds that will follow Read
it,
Mr. D. p Prescott the well known manufac.
turer of lumber who lives on the Brook Road,
says; my kidneys commenced to trouble me
with pain in the small OF my back both con.
slant and dlsagreeable. When stopping it both
cred me to straighten, and when lifting had to
be careful not to strain my back or l suffered
terrible twinges l took lot Of stun out it did
little or no good My wife's mother was down
in Manchester in 1896 and she learned when there
that Doan's Kidney Pills had done great deal
of good. When she got back she spoke to ,my
wife about it as l was complaining considerably
about my back. Doan's Kidney Pills were pro
cured for me at a drug store. l began to use
them as directed and they did me a great deal
of good. scarcely felt the pain in my back
They also helped my rheumatism. After be-
gan the treatment heard of others who used the
valuable preparation, obtaining good results.
For sale by all dealers, Price 50 cents Foster
Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Sold by Geo. E. Greene, 90 Main street, Brattle
| boro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
Bakery Notice.

After July IS my bakery wagon will canvas S
the village Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Other days will visit the out districts.
Yours truly, PUTSEY BAKERY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20

Hinsdale Cong. Parsonage, July 4, 1900

To many of the Congregation this came
as a surprise, and a source of much regret.
During the years Of Mr.. Renshaw's pasto-
rate it is not to much too say that he has
labored zealously and faithfully for the
good of the church both spiritually and tenn
porally, and both he and his family have
made many warm friends who will look
forward to any change with sorrow. But
as the time has come when he believes it
best for both pastor and people that the re-
lations be severed, we can only wish him a
new field of labor which shall be pleasant,
and where the frutage will be abundant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
proh.hir Psr,shsd at Pskin.

In this column last week was mentioned
the probable murder of Rev. F. NJ. Chaplin
and his wife, Mrs. Flora Barrett Chaplin,
and their three children in the massacre at
Pekin, China. In this connection further
facts are at hand which will be of interest.
The American Board of Missions recently
cabled 70 Rev. George II. Ewing, reported
to have escaped to Chefoo, in regard to the
other Congregational missionaries The
reply, dated July ), stated that Rev. and
Mrs. F. NJ. Chaplin were besieged at the
British legation in Pekin. The Congrega-
tionalist of last week gave the whereabouts
of the Congregational missionaries as far
as known. 1t stated that Rev. and Mrs.
Chaplin and two children, located at Lin
Ching, went to Pekin to attend an annual
meeting and we're supposed to have taken
refuge there. Among the Lin Ching mis-
sionaries safe at Chefoo are Rev. and Mrs.
II. P. Perkins and children and one child
of Rev. and Mrs. Chaplin. Mrs. Chaplin is
a daughter of Mrs. o. E. Bragg of this
town. Her son, w. S. Chaplin, has been
visiting his grandmother for some time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
Rev. Mr.. Renshaw's Resignation.
He Wishes to Close Hts Passionate About
Thanksgiving Day, on Completion OF
Five Years Work Here.

He Wishes TO Close his Passionate AbOu
Thanksgiving Day, On Completion o
Five Years Work Here.
Rev. Mr.. DeBevoise of Westminster, Vt
preached at the Congregational church las
Sunday morning in exchange with th'
pastor. At the close Of the service Mr.. De
Bevoise read the pastors resignation, a
follows:
To the Officers and Members Of the Con
gregdtiopdi Church, Hmsddte, ". H.,
Dear Brothers and Sisters
l hereby tender my resignation
as your pastor and teacher, and
expect to close my labors here
about Thanksgiving day Of this
year. This will complete five years
work with God among you. 1t is
customary to give reasons for such
action. will simply state that 1t
is not because do not love you or
because have reason to think that
you are lacking in affection for
me; nor is it because l think that
God has not blessed the ministry
and would not continue TO bless 1t
were we to continue to work to-
gether. firmly believe that God
Joined us together for this swiftly
passing five years 50 that we might
be richer in religious experience
and that the efficiency of our ser
vice might be increased as we see
the necessity for our working with
Him. l resign my work here at
this time because think that g ID
can get better work out of both
pastor and people by the change
Can there be given better reason:
know not as yet where He wants
me to labor when leave here, but
He will let me know at the right
time, and trust His grace always
to be responsive to His call.
| commend you to His grace
who has caused you to walk in His
marvellous light. Il thank God
without ceasing, because when you
received the word of God which
YOU heard Of me, you received it
not as the Word Of men but as it
is in truth the Word Of God, which
effectually worketh in you also that
believe" With love and best
wishes for your future prosperity,
am your brother and pastor in
His friendship,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-07-20
Tragic Death OF James L. CIough's
Daughter.

James E. Clough of Holyoke was in
town Tuesday when he received news of
the tragic death of his daughter, Eleanor
NJ. Shaw, wife of +. D. Shaw. Mr.. Clough
left at once for Worcester, and accom-
panied the body from there to Holyoke
Mr.. and Mrs Shaw were enjoying canoe
ride on Lake Quinsigamond and were
about to return to the wharf when their
craft was capsized. Their cries were heard
at the Tatassit club, and people started to
their assistance in boats. Mr.. Shaw was
rescued Just as he was going down a third
time. He is a good swimmer, but he had
become completely exhausted in attempt
ing to save his wife. The body of Mrs
Shaw was recovered in the morning. Mr..
and Mrs. Shaw were married June 9th
last. Mr.. Shaw is collector for the New
England Telephone and Telegraph com
pany. Mrs. Shaw was 20 years old, and
was graduate of the Holyoke High school.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-29
THE HEAVENLY TWINS.
Trials of n Girl Who Lost Her Fond
ness for Children

DO I like babies?" slowly replied the
girl with the meditative eyes. well. I
used to like babies, but 1 find by exper-
fence that they are much like fruit cake
a little baby goes a. long way Until two
weeks ago kissed all babies on sight and
called them darlings. but l don't do that
any more
Il have a friend who has twin girls two
years old. went around to see if 1 might
take the twins out for an airing one after
noon last week. Having considerable OBJ
lection to wheeling a baby coach I in
sisted on the twins walking
Better take the maid suggested the
mother
oh. no. said carelessly: I'll get
along all right. III just take hold of their
hands.
Very well, she replied, with slight
smile
They looked like two handsomely dress
ed French dolls when the maid brought
them to me ready for the walk Their
faces were positively angelic blue eyes,
you know, with dreamy far-away ex-
preston in them and fiaxen hair that
curled
They look angelic said They
seem too good to i've
7 never worry about them on that ae-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-29
DIED.

LIST-On Monday morning. at six
o'clock, Henry K. List. in his seventy
ninth year
Funeral services will be held at the
Fourth street NJ. f. church Wednesday
afternoon at half-past two o'clock. In
terment private. Please omit flowers.
LONGBOTTOM-At Brilliant. o.. on
Sunday morning, May 9th, 1900. at GAS
o'clock, Adelia, wife of Abner Longbot-
tom, in her 43d year.
Funeral services at family residence
(BrillianD on Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock. Interment on arrival of Has
o'clock w. & L. f. r. r. train. Inter
ment at Greenwood cemetery. Friends
of the family respectfully invited to at
tend.
MILLER-On Sunday. May 27th 1900, at
II o'clock a. M, at residence of Mrs.
Henrietta Fox, Ernest Miller, aged 81
year and days
Funeral services at residence of Mr.. Geo.
Otto. No. 329 Main street. on Tuesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends of the
family respectfully invited to attend. In
terment at Mt. Wood cemetery.