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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
wHITINoHAM.

Homer Hicks was in town Sunday.
Adny Chase has been having serious
time with liberated teeth.
Frank Hicks has been repairing the Gil
lette house.
Leon Chase went to Greenfield last
Thursday.
Lincoln Sawyer went to Gardner, Mass,
last Thursday.
Mrs. l.. S. Brown has been at G. s.
Chase's for the past week.
Robert Chase and his mother attended
the funeral of their aunt at Wilmington
last Sunday.
Mrs. Negus, who has been visiting her
daughter, Clara Sawyer, will return TO
Zoar ths.week.
Abbie Bass is at Readsboro taking care
Of Mrs. Brown, who was blown from a
piazza last week and seriously injured.
About a foot of snow fell Sunday night,
greatly improving the slodding as the
roads were very icy and snow pretty thin.
Village school closed Saturday with a
spelling match, Newton Plumb spelling
down the school, after whi,h sugar on
snow and popcorn were served by the
teacher, Mrs. Dalrymple.
Friday was bitter cold day, the worst
one of the season. A very high wind all
the afternoon made things lively in all d.
rections, blowing down barn doors, limbs,
etc There was but little snow or we
should have had almost impossible roads.
Henry Reed has just lost valuable dog.
The dog got hold of some fox bait and be-
ing mistaken for one of those animals was
shot, diving in a few DAYS. Mr.. Reed says
he had rather have lost his best COW, as
the dog was young and he had been offer
ed S2j for him only short time before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
WEST HALIFAX.

Miss Verna Plumb is visiting in North
Adams, Mass.
W. w. Follett and wife of Readsboro
made short call upon G. L. Clark Sun
day.
Miss Marion Thomas of Green River
closed a successful term of school here last
week.
o. B. Hescock, who has been sick at
the hotel in Colrain for the last six weeks,
is home again, but is still feeble.
Mrs. Josephine Bishop of Somerville,
Mass, attended the funeral of her mother
here the 22nd, returning the Goth.
Frank Scott of Brattleboro brought Ed
win Larabee of Barre, Mass, to his par
ents the 25th. Mr.. Larabee is in poor
health. Mr.. Scott spent several days visit
ing heTeabouts.
DIR. C. A. Perry of Readsboro was called
last week to see Geo. L. Clark, who is
not gaining as fast as he would like. Mr..
Clark has been confined to the house for
four months. The doctor thinks he is on
the gain and will come out all right.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
JAMAICA.

Eert Allen was home over Sunday.
Nina Gleason still remains at South
Londonderry
Remember the church covenant meeting
Saturday at p. NJ.
Mrs. G. B. Doane and son have returned
to Springfield, her home.
Mrs. Harding is enjoying excellent
health this winter for a woman 81 wears
old.
Charles Barnes's son,I Willie, has come
nome to remain a while. Harry Amsden
is at home.
John Clark, with one pair of oxen, drew
load of lumber into H. A. McLean's
mill, which measured 1915 feet.
j. @. Daggett has been on the sick list
this last week. His health has been un-
usually good for the last few years.
Alfred Howard returned from over the
other side of the mountain last week with
nice looking drove of cattle, Is head.
Harold Muzzy, who is attending school
at Vermont Academy, was home over Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Muzzy.
A number of the young men from this
village attended the basket ball game at
Townshend Saturday. They reported a
good time.
A good snow storm, of one foot in
depth, was here Monday morning which
should be welcome to teamsters. The
winter has been thus far an unusual pleas
ant season. Good health has prevailed,
for which we should be thankful.
Mrs. F. L. Sprague finished a very sue,
cessful term of school last week. She has
taught in the lower department three wears
in succession. She has been faithful and
successful. Pupils under her instruction
have received great benefit. She has been
thoroughly active in her endeavors for the
good OF everyone and regrets closing her
school. Her pupils having no marks dur
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
BONNEVILLE.
Golden Wedding Celebration.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cephas Williams celebrat
ed their golden wedding anniversary Jan
l. Their children were all at home, two
sons from Ashburnham, Mass, their old,
est son with his wife and four children
the other son from Ashburnham has nc
wife; two daughters from Amherst, Mass.
The house vas well filled with guests
They had music, Instrumental and vocal.
The rooms were OBJ w trimmed with ever
greens. Cote af cake were servel and
very euiQgat sHr uas spent. The
most renal art q the celebration
was that l,. 70 couple sho stood up with
Mr.. and &.s. Williams Co years ago, stood
up with them Ca this occasion, Mr.. Will
liams's youngest brother, and Mrs. Viii.
liams's sister. Valuable presents we're re.
ceiyed by Mr.. and Mrs. Williams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
CHEsTERFIELo. N. H.

School No. closes Friday for the year.
There will be a dance at the town hall
next Wednesday. Landlord Neal will
furnish a supper.
The ladies of the Methodist church re-
organized for the year at Mrs. j. G. Hub
bard's Wednesday.
Large quantities of ice have been har-
vested this winter from the lake. 1t is Is
inches thick at present.
G. Fred Webster, whose death occurred
in Keene last week, was formerly resi-
dent of this town, and leaves many rela-
tives here.
Miss Charlotte Spaulding has been i'll
the past week. Mrs. Rugg shows decided
signs of improvement. The condition of
Grandma Jefts still continues precarious.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

OVercOI1IeS the blues, be-
cause II is the safeguard
Of WOnlan'S health
II regulates the entire
female organism as
nothing else does. When
the dragging sensation
and fLI0 haOIEaOIse CO. the
blues will go also
Road the letters from
women appearing In this
women who have
tried II and Know There
ara q million such women.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
JACKSONVILLE.

Miss Ada Faulkner has returned to Bos-
ton.
There are apple buyers among the farm
ers the past week.
Miss Mabelle Dix has gone to North
field, Mass, to attend school.
The first real windy day for long time
came along last Friday. The wind blew a
terrific gale all day.
The North River Creamery association
has put in this week new churn, butter
worker, and cream vat.
Mrs. Lula A. Lake has sold her farm to
Asa Phelps of Monroe, Mass, who takes
possession at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

The price of the Topeka (Kan } Capital
is to be raised during the week when Rev.
Charles NJ. Sheldon has arranged to run
the paper as christian daily" submit
ting every question of news or opinion to
the text, "What would Jesus do?" This
increase of price has impelled a critical
subscriber to write to Mr.. Sheldon; "If
Jesus were to assume the management of
the Capital do you think he would put up
the price on us like that, the very first dash
out of the box?" 1t is probable that Je-
sus would print and distribute the paper
at cost, if he did not give it away. The
bottom fact appears to be that the Topeka
newspaper is exploiting itself by means of
Rev. Mr.. SheldOn.-[Springfield Republic
can
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
GuIIFOhD CENTRE.

Six inches of snow added to our icy
roads makes those who have been waiting
to do their shedding happy.
There was crowd in Grange hall Tues
day evening. The drama was enjoyed by
everyone present. The maple sugar sup
per was No. l. The net receipts were $40
Mrs. Asa Clark of Providence, r. l., is
visiting her brother, Frank 4. Chase.
Mrs. Clark is settling her mothers estate,
and has given her brother a quit claim
deed of the property in this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
THE VERMONT PHOENIX. BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, FEBRU

ing the winter term closing Jan. 20, are:
Alice Clark, Leon Bemis, Floyd Clark,
Hugh Wilder, Lottie Hosley, Denny
Leahy, Huson Stewart, Stella Spring,
Mary Robinson, Arthur Wright. Gene
We've Sellars, Jessie Boynton, Pansy
Leahy have no marks for the year, and
Ruth Mclean none for the last three
years. Special mention should be made of
Hugh Wilder, little boy who walked
two miles each way and had no tardy
mark during the winter term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

In the February number of Appletons'
Popular Science Monthly Prof. John Trow-
bridge, of Harvard University, sounds a
much needed warning against the South
Sea Bubbles in Science which have been so
numerous and disastrous during recent
years. The Kelley motor, gold from sea-
water, energy from nothing, and many
others of the absurd propositions which
have recently been used to rob the public,
are moralized upon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

CZZl GOOD Judge must have both experience
~ and learning, A housekeeper should
x be good judge for she too n1ust have
experience and learning or she may think that
the soaps made to look like Ivory Soap are just
as good. With experience she will know
that they lack the remarkable qualities Of the
genuine. Ivory Soap-9o@>r6o per cent. pure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
WARDsRORO CENTRE.

Mrs. H. H. Richardson is away on two
weeks visit to her sser at Hoosick Falls,
n. Y
We were sorry to learn of the death of
Jesse Motif, which took place at the nome
of his parents in Londonderry two weeks
ago. The family moved from this town
only short time ago. They have the
sympathy of friends here in their bereave-
ment,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
GUILFORD.

Joel Flagg, ST., is confined to his bed
with illness consequent upon his age, be-
ing nearly 92 years old.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Howard of Jamaica
have been spending the past week with
their niece, Mrs. Jesse Weatherhead.
Next Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, there
will be a social at the home of Mrs. Geo.
p. Miller. During the evening E. Tubbs
will give an entertainment with his phone.
graph. Refreshments will be served. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
EAST DOVER.

About II inches of snow came Sunday
night.
On account of drifted roads the West
Dover stage was late, Tuesday morning,
the first time this winter.
On account of stormy weather the Bap-
fist donation was postponed until Tuesday
evening instead of last Friday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
GREEN RIVER.

The preaching services in the church
will be at II A, M. until further notice.
The ladies will hold their next social
with Mrs. F. A. Richmond, Thursday after
noon Feb. s.
Marion Thomas finished teaching the
winter term of school in West Halifax,
Friday, the goth, and is at home for the
present.
There will be a masquerade ball for the
benefit of the band in Alva Thomas's hall,
on Friday evening, Feb. 8. All are in
Vited to come and have good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

Edward Bush is confined to the house
with the knee which he cut a short time
ago.
Rev. A. A. Smith of West Brattleboro
preached at the Baptist church last Sun
day.
Walter Bennett is on the sick list.
Charles Field is very i'll at the Spring COM
pany's with appendicitis.
E. H. Cook and family expect to move
this week to Putney. They will live with
Mrs. Cooks son, Earl Fuller, and care for
his children.
Mrs. E. E. Mcclure returned from Paw
let last Thursday, where she went to at
tend the funeral of an uncle, Rollin Robin
heart disease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Farr of Somerville,
Mass, called on old friends in town last
week.
Miss Abbie Palmer closed very success
full work in the north school Friday with
an entertainment in the evening in which
the pupils did themselves and their teacher
much credit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
BROOKLYN e.

MIR. and Mrs. NJ. +. Barnes Surprised.
A very pleasant gathering was held last
Friday evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. F. Barnes, it being the 25th ami
versary of their marriage. Although the
evening was cold and rough about so of
the friends and relatives gathered at their
home. The evening was very pleasantly
passed in social converse and games, and
cake and coffee were served in abundance.
The guests from out of town were Ii. E.
Hastings, Abbie Hastings and Clarence
Woodland of Westminster West, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. +. Barnes of Saxtons River, Mr..
and Mrs. D. NJ. Edwards of Bellows Falls,
Mrs. Orlin Whitney of Brattleboro. The
friends presented Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes
with a nice, gold decorated dinner set of
112 pieces; friends in Athens willow rock
ing chair; from the friends in Westminster
West, linen table cloth, and many gifts
from individuals. The presents were a
complete surprise to both. Mr.. Barnes
responded, in a humorous manner, to the
presentation by Orlando Smith, and hearth
ly thanked his many friends for their val
liable and kind remembrance. The party
broke up at about II o'clock, wishing the
worthy couple many more years of happi-
ness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

In the United States Senate, Monday.
Mr.. Mason, Illinois, arose to question of
privilege and sharply attacked the British
government and the British vice consul at
New Orleans because of an interview in
which the vice consul had assailed Mr..
Mason for the position he had taken in be.
half of the Transvaal Republic in its war
with Great Britain. Mr.. Tillman, South
Carolina, made a speech on the Philippine
question
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

BE glad! Make life jubnate. not
"A urge, In storm, as in the sunshine singl
Inc clouds hide, in their 8, mbre folds the smila
70 S Sod rust trust sing and wait The mists will turn
brood like gentle spirit DER thy life
-lMettie Crane Newton, in Examiner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

The social at w. II. Houghton's was
we'll attended. About so gathered there
and took supper, after which the speaking
and singing was enjoyed by all. The next
social will be held with Mrs. F. H. Niles
Feb IA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

It's sweet TO hear of heroes dead,
To know them still alive;
But sweeter II we earn our bread,
And in US they survive.
Our lives should feed the springs of fame
With perennial wave,
AS ocean feeds the babbing founts
Which find In 1t their grave.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs. George Alderman is on the sick
list.
j. G. Weathehed passed his SD birth
day anniversary Monday.
Merrill johnson and wife are spending a
few days at F. +. Johnson's.
Archie Clark has returned to Joseph
Woodlands much improved in health.
Herbert Tyler, while driving last Sun
day night, colided with Mr.. Smiths team.
His horse was so badly injured that they
killed it.
Miss Mary Ann Crouch, formerly of
Vernon, now boarding with her niece in
Hinsdale, n. H., was called upon Tuesday
by her relatives from here and found TO be
falling in health. She has been ailing for
several years.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

O o. Ware has been in Boston this
week.
Hon. f. L. Waterman was in town on
Wednesday.
The town auditors give notice that they
will meet on Feb 6.
The high wind on Friday last did some
damage, but not serious. Several build
ings were nearly unroofed.
Mrs c. NJ. Russell and daughter Leone
returned from a two months visit in New
York, Boston, Marion, Mass, Melrose,
Gardner and other places on Monday.
A very pleasant gathering was held at
the residence of G. ID. Spencer on Tues
day evening under the auspices Of the To-
cal w. G. L. u. About 90 were present.
Musical selections, recitations and appro-
pirate remarks by Col. j. II. Gouldng, O.
f. Butter field and Prof. Laban all served
TO render the occasion pleasant and inter
esting. Choice refreshments were served.
The annual village meeting was held at
the town hall on Tuesday evening. The
report Of the trustees showed that the ex-
penses for the past year had been S63007,
including cost of new reservoir The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the coming
year: Clerk and treasurer, Chas. Il. Par.
melee; trustees, G. NJ, Russell, c. D.
Spencer, o. o. Ware, II. +. Mann and
Frank l.. Allen; auditors, j. II. Kidder
f. II. Porter and George +. Haynes; col
lectOr, Don o. Butterfield. 1t was voted
to raise - cents on a dollar TO defraY the
expenses of the coming year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

DIR. Bulbs Cough syrup is a most valu.
able remedy for all throat aud lung affections.
IL cures a cough or cold In one day. Doses are
small. Results sure. Price 25 cents bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

Better do il than wish t done" Better cure
catarTh by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla than COM
plain because you suffer from IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

All disorders caused by a 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, 1900-02-02

Life is tedious as a twicetod tale,
Nexiny the dull ear of drowsy man:
And bitter shame hath spoid the sweet world
TASTE
That it yields naught but shame and bitterness.
-IShakSDere
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

Educate Your Bowels With Cascar ets
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
10, 20 cents If q. O. C.Ifail, druggists refund
money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
WILMINGTON.
Death of Mrs. Maria IL. La,vton.

Mrs Maria b. Lawton, wido of the
late Orsamus b. Lawton, died at the home
of her daughter, Mis- Herbert l.. Fox, on
Thursday, Jan. %. Mrs. Lawton was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah Par
melee and was born in this town May 10,
1889. She was married TO Mr.. Lawton
Jan l, 1860. Mr.. Lawton died Feb. "a,
1885. Two children were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawton, Cyren b., who lives in New
York, and Martha, wife of II. l.. Fox of
this place. Mrs Lawton was an estima-
bic woman and was beloved by all who
knew her. She was a devoted wife and a
tender, loving mother and her death causes
sorrow in a wide circle. She was ideuti-
fed with the Universalist society in this
place and took deep interest in its affairs.
She was unassuming and retiring in her
nature, but always ready TO render aid and
sympathy to all who sought her presence.
The funeral was held on Sunday from her
late residence. Among the relatives pres
ent were Loren G.. Parmelee and Henry
Parmelee Of Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
of Brattleboro and Robert Chase of Whit
ingham. Rev. Mr. Estabrook OBLIGATED
The burial was in the village cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
THE PUTNEY COLUMN,
Fir. on the Cory Farm.

The house on the old Samuel Wheat
place on West Hill, owned by MS. Leon
ard Cory and occupied by Mrs. Cory and
her son, Clifford Cory, was destroyed with
its contents by fire Friday morning. Inc
chimney burned out first and IL was thought
then that everything was safe. About lO;3O
o'clock. however, Mr.. Cory heard crack
ling sound, and he went out and looked up
To the roof and saw that the house was on
fire. the flames already having burned
through the roof. Mr. Cory had been in
IN health and his mother was afflicted with
rheumatism 50 that neither OF them was
able to do effective work in saving the
household goods, and by the time help ar
rived the fire had gained such head way
that IL was impossible to save anything
The barns were safely situated on the
other side of the road, but the stock was
released for fear the flames might spread
to the barns. The house was an old one,
but it was well built and the loss was
probably $1,000. The house and contents
we're insured for $3.50 10 the Vermont Mu-
tual Fire Insurance company through the
agency Of A. w. J. wilkins. Mr. Cory's
valuable bone and mineral collection given
him by his father was destroyed. Mr.
Cory and his mother have been staying at
Joseph Kent's, but they will move into the
Tabor Coombs house which the neighbors
are generously fitting up for them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02

first Gathering for 1900, win Evening
star Grange, Was n Notably Success.
fui Affair.