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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
WEST CHESTERFIELD. N. H.
Mrs. EImIra smith.

Mrs. Elmira Smith, So, widow of George
Smith, whose death on the evening of
April 10 was briefly recorded in The
Phoenix last week, suffered a parslytic
shock months ago, and since then had
been confined to the house, and most Of
the time to her bed She was patient and
submissive during her illness, setting her
affections upon things above, and gradu-
ally the threads of life broke asunder, and
she passed quietly and peacefully away.
She leaves son, Francis, a daughter, FL
len, son, Hermon, a daughter, Mrs. Ell
len A. Stowell, a grandson, George P.
Smith, and many relatives and friends to
mourn her departure. She was most kind
ly cared for during her illness by her chill
dren and a friend, Mrs. Ashley. Mrs.
Smith was a faithful wife, true mother
and a devoted friend. The funeral on
Sunday was conducted by Ransom Farr,
and the religious services were performed
by the Rev. DR.. McColester of Marlboro
and Rev. H. E. Rouillard, and Mrs. Lima
Hubbard of Brattleboro sang appropriate
selections. A short service was held at the
ancestral home, in which Mrs. Smith had
lived more than threescore years, and the
funeral sermon was preached at the church,
where many people paid their last tribute
to the memory of a woman of sterling
qualities and a true friend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
WILMINGTON.

The snow has disappeared rapidly the
past week and spring is surely coming.
H. D. Ryder, county examiner, held a
public examination Of teachers here last
week.
The listers have completed the grand list
abstract. They deposited it in the town
clerks office on the 18th.
W. L. Packard has returned from his va
cation TO New Jersey. He says he has
been greatly benefited thereby.
The public schools all began the spring
terms this week, and are nearly all under
the management Of former teachers.
Mrs. Jasper H. Baty died at her home
in this village Wednesday morning. She
was i'll only a short time. Her husband i:
also Ill and it has been hardly expected
that he would live.
The Law and Order league held a meet
ing at the town hall on Tuesday evening
and formed an organization in the choice
of c. n. Psrmalee as president, c. d
| Spencer secretary, and o. o. Ware treas
urer. An adjourned meeting will be helC
on Thursday evening to complete organ
| ization.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
THE PUTNBY COLUMN,
.,,,or to REV. aud Mrs. Mitchell.


farewell reception was rendered Rev.
4 a.. E. +. Mitchell in the Baptist
i ll-.b wednesday evening, over 100 per-
Gnu CIV. calline to pay their respects to them.
; ,I aimed 10 singing "Blest be the tie that
A. after which Rev. W. T. Sparhawk,
o.l l.1, Of the Congregational church, Of
$50 rr9yer. Rev Mr. Sparhawk and
I Dlg II. Bennett of the Methodist
M E--,b made remarks to which Rev. Mr..
, ,lI...5sI responded. After a song by Rol-
j. Cion-b Postmaster L. P. Bailey spoke
Ds bsbaIf Of the Grand Army and
.Ls Relief corps and presented Rev. and
AZ. Mitchell handsome upholstered
w. Mrs. A. L. Gale presented a hand
'-r s'bun quilt in behalf of the ladies'
, ,o.s.v and Mark Ward presented to Rev.
~ Mrs Mitchell each S25 in behalf of
.ss citzens here and in East Putney. The
ING people also presented Mrs. Mitchell
L.b a remembrance. The greetings of
.5s church and Sunday school were ex-
ended by Il. o. Dodge, superintendent of
ne school Rev. Mr.! Mitchell responded
iss,ineI7 to the presentations. During the
.,sni9G solos were rendered by J. W. Shell
,.r Refreshments were served and the
evening was spent in a pleasant social
manner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27

Mrs Rosella s. Lewis died at her home
on Mortified street Saturday evening,
aged 80 years, 10 months and 81 days.
Mrs. Lewis had been i'll with tuberculosis
for several weeks. She was a native of
Chesterfield, but had been a resident of
Hinsdale for many years, and was a devot-
ed member of the Congregational church.
Mrs. Lewis is survived by her mother,
Mrs. Saphira Clark, and two brothers, Ar
thur ]. Clark of this town and Charles W.
Clark of Keene. Funeral services we're
held at the home at 100 O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. w. E. Rem
shaw. There was a profusion of choice
flowers, among which was beautiful cross
from the U. o. G. c., Easter lilies from
the W. c. 7. T., and carnations from the
ladies missionary society, all of which she
was a member. Friends and relatives
were present from KeeDe, Winchendon,
Mass, and Brattleboro. The burial wai
in Pine Grove cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27

of high water two or three days last week,
but it is now again open for travel.
The next business meeting Of the Y. p.
G. Z. will be held with Mrs. II. Z. Burn
ham next Tuesday evening, May l. Every
member is requested to be present.
The Y P. c. L. will give a social Fri
day evening, May 4. The entertainment
will consist of "Aunt Terminals Album"
and new music, both vocal and instrumental.
Schools Nos and 8 began the spring
term last Monday with Miss Edith Smith
for teacher Of No. 1, and Miss Bertha L.
Davis teacher in No. 3. School No. 9
will begin next Monday with Miss Stacy as
teacher.
Warren W. Farr suffered slight stroke
of paralysis last Friday morning. 1t has
affected his whole left side, also his throat
aud tongue, so much that it is with diff
Guilty that he can talk plain enough to be
understood
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
wILIIAMsVILLE.


Albert n. Sherman is in the Bostor
market this week buying goods.
Asa II. Stratton spent few days a
Springfield, Mass, the past week.
Miss Minnie Moore has returned from
Boston with stock Of spring millinery.
G. NJ. Stratton is employed by F. J
johnson at Riverview farm in district No
3.
Mrs. Gilbert B. Lamb left Monday for Z
visit of several weeks in Greenfield, Boston
and Keene.
Ed Kendall has completed work for F
J. Pierce and has secured a position al
Brrtteboro.
Our village schools opened Monday will
% scholars under the instruction of Mis-:
Emily Guild of Brattleboro.
A. NJ. Merrifeld made a trip to several
Massachusetts and Connecticut towns thi.
week in the interest of his basket business
Fred Gilbert of Brattleboro rendered
much appreciated assistance in the must.
cal part Of the Easter concert Sunday
morning
Mrs. Grace Richardson gave a whist
party on Thursday evening of last week
in honor of her cousin, Miss Lula Belle
Horton, of Brattleboro.
Rev. L. H. Elliot of Waterbury, secre-
tary of the Vermont Bible society, deliver
ed an interesting address at the Methodist
church last Sunday evening.
Lucien Stedman is at his home in this
village for few days preparatory to his
early departure for Philadelphia, at which
place good position awaits him.
Affae
wednesday evening in honor of Misses
Maud and Ella Gotta, who leave this week
for their new home in Brattleboro.
Miss Grace Platt has begun her school
IN the Parish district, boarding at her old
home when she was our village teacher,
Mrs. g. W. Dickinson's, and driving to
her work each day.
Z. G. Gotta, who has been the foreman
Of the basket shop in this place for several
years, is moving his family to Brattleboro.
Mr.. Gotta will have a position with the S.
A. Smith company.
The Easter concert at the Methodist
church last Sunday morning was largely
attended. The church was handsomely
decorated with evergreen and plants, and
the exercises were interesting.
The listers of Newfane have completed
the individual lists for this town and will
meet at o. L. Sherman's store in this vii.
lage May at 9 o'clock A. NJ. to hear any
persons who may feel sggrieved.
Mrs. Minnie Easton and daughter, who
have been at Bennington, this state, fol
| several months, arrived at Luke j Morse
Tuesday. Mrs. Easton, after a week
rest, will begin her duties as housekeepel
| in VprnOn family
Mrs. c. K. Stedman will conduct tn,
Young Peoples Christian union servic,
next Sunday evening. Subject, 9TH,
authority and leadership of Christ" A
the Methodist church the Epworth leagu
subject will be What is Gods due?"
Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Ball have lately re
ceived letter from relatives at Kahului
Mani, Hawaiian Islands, reporting III
abatement of the black death in that towI
so far as the people are concerned, bu
describing the ravages of the diseas
among the rats. The inhabitants are a.
quArtered outside the town in roughl
built houses while corrugated iron fenc
one foot in the ground and seven feet hig
has been built around the town to confn
the rats. All business is suspended an
no one knows when it can be resumed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
HINSDALE, N. H.
Plans For New Town Hail Building

Plans For a New Town Hail Building.
The plans for the proposed town hall,
submitted by Gardner, Pyne & Gardner of
Springfield, Mass, have been accepted by
the building committee, as all things con-
sidered, best adapted to the wants of the
town, site and conditions. The recent
purchase of the Evans property from c.
ID. Whitaker & Son Of Turner's Falls makes
the erection of larger building than the
one destroyed by fire possible. The 'front.'
age will be extended on Main street, both
east and west. Depot street will be widen
ed, and then will be a chance for decided
Improvement of the Depot street school
property. The plans accepted are for
two-story brick building, 81 feet by % feet,
with tower on the northwest corner. The
tirst story will contain two commodious
stores, well-lighted and convenient library
and reading rooms, entrance lobby, and
stairway to hall, town officers room with
vault, and lavatories in different parts of
the building. On the second floor, as
sketched, there will be the hall with stage
and gallery, with two large ante-rooms,
one on the hall floor, and one on the
gallery floor, also abundant lobby room
on these floors. Two rear exits from
the gallery, hall, and stage, besides the
main entrance, are a desirable improv-
ment over the old building There will
also be dressing rooms and storage room
for seats under the gallery. In the base
ment there will be large caucus room,
ample store Easements, a room which could
be used for an express office, janitor'
rooms, boiler, fuel, etc. The building will
be heated by steam, and will be wired and
piped for electricity and gas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
An EngIIsh Gag Law.

A queer gag law which prevails in the
House OF Commons is that any member
may choke off discussion indefinitely by
putting a notice of discussion on the pa.
per. Thus debate on the terms of peace
was recently made impossible by the act
ton of a single member, who put down q
motion TO discuss the subject, and then
sailed off to South Africa, leaving Parlia-
ment gagged until it should please him &c
return. The worst tyranny of Gear
Reed was moderate in comparison with
this ancient rule.-[Springield Republi
can.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
SOUTH wINDHAM.

Mrs. A. j. Jenison is visiting her sister
in Springfield, Mass.
The burning of the Taft mill seriously
affects the lumbermen here.
A. A. Gocdell has sold a large quantity
of timber to Mr.. Liscom Of Brattleboro,
The sugar season just closed has been a
light one, although better than last year.
Mrs. A. j. Baker has been in New
York city spending some time with her
sons.
There will be a school in district No.
II, Townshend, this summer, the first
school taught there in nearly 20 years.
Effie Fisher will teach it.
Ernest Robinson has engaged to work for
Z. d. Howe. Mr.. Howe has the contract
to put the logs on the skids and stick up
the lumber at Chells's new mill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
Mrs. Amldon is i'll with grip.

Mrs. Amidon is i'll with grip.
Some Of the farmers have begun plough
ing.
N. G. COlburn's whole family are down
with grip.
Alfred Farr, who has suffered for many
years with rheumatism and gangrene, is
failing.
Chas. Amidon will move his family into
his fathers house and will care for the
farm the coming season.
Geo. Holt and sister of Putney will car
ry on the Smith farm this season. They
have already begun work.
Reys. S. n. McCollester and II. E.
Rouillard officiated at the funeral of Mrs.
Elmira Smith last Sunday.
Chas. Hill has recently traded horses
with l.. d. Farr, and now owns the pair
which Mr.. Farr has driven all winter.
Geo. Amidon intends to finish up saw
ing the logs in the mill this week. His
brother, Charles, has been assisting him
for the past 10 days.
The river road from this village to West
mOreland line was blocked up on account
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
CHESTER.

The special town meeting Saturday was
largely attended. At the meeting in
March the town voted TO build a $1,000
house for the primary school. The vote
was rescinded Saturday by large MAORI
ty. An article in the warning to see il
the town would vote to erect a building be-
tween Chester village and the depot for
High school purposes was dismissed by a
large vote. The article to see if the town
would rescind the vote of last March per-
tanning TO the erection of furniture plant
was left practically in its original form.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
The psmocr.,Ie DII.mm.

How to re-affirm the Chicago platform at
Kansas City without saying anything
about silver is the puzzling proposition
that confronts the Bryanite leaders. II
the free coinage plank is taken GU. the
Chicago platform loses its identity. II
the Chicago platform is re-afirmed the
free coinage issue is put into the campaign,
whatever orators may say TO the contrary,
II Boston Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
HOUGHTONVILLE.

Miss Bertha Gage is engaged to teach
our school, beginning Monday, April %.
Mrs. H. Ober, who has been very sick
for long time, is very low at this writing.
John Blood, who has been very feeble
this winter, is so he goes out somewhat
now.
Mrs. John Blood, or Aunt Fanny" as
nearly every one calls her, has been very
sick, but is better, although still confined
tn her he'd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
II 6. Black & SON sold out.

The Greenfield, Mass, Gazette and
Courier Of last Saturday contained the fol-
ioTne: n. C. Black & Son, who have
had an ice business here for the past three
ears. have sold out to Geo. II. Wright &
Co The firm of q. C. Black & Son have
ione a large business which was constant
/, increasing They succeeded W. P.
MAYNARD. who conducted the ice business
here for several years. Mr.. Black has
-spted the ice business which he conduct
a in Putney, VT, to Fred Austin, former
II Of Brattleboro, and will go to Putney
rsxt Wednesday to assist Nj. Austin in
Getting the business under way. Mr..
Hack will 90 to California in the near
f1,ure to seek an opening in some kind of
business there. His family will remain in
Greenfield until he has some definite plan"
One Of the first acts of the new firm, &C
cording to the Springfield Republican,
Greenfield correspondent, will be to ad-
vance the price of ice five cents per 100
pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
TRY GRGIN-O! TRY GRAIN-O!

Ask your grocer today to show you a package
Of GRATNo, the new food drink that takes the
place OF coffee. The children may drink it with
out injury as well as the adult. All who try it,
like It. GRAINO has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains,
and the most delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress. IA the price OF coffee. IS cents and 25
cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
SUNDAY DISTURBANCE.

Everyone was sorry for those people in church
last Sunday who we're suffering with distressing
cough. A full dose OF Downs Elixir on going to
bed at night and small doses during the day will
cure the most severe cough. Whenever there Is
a tickling sensation in the throat take a few
drops of the Elixir on the tongue and let 1t run
slowly down the throat and immediate relief will
follow. We, the undersigned, druggists agree
20 refund the money II it does not cure any
cough, cold, whooping cough or throat trouble
GEO. e GREENE, Brattleboro, VT
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY, Brattleboro, Vt
E. H. DAVENPORT West Brattleboro, Vt.
NJ. G. WILLIAMS, Putney, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27

Rev. c. l. Scofeld and Prof. Fay Smith
have been in New York attending the ecu
menical convention.
Mrs. Cad Lyman recently suffered an at
tack of cerebral hemorrhage resulting in
paralysis of the left side. Her son, from
Putney, VT, is with her at present, assist
ing in the care of her.
A new collection of pictures of Canton,
China, and of Louisiana are on exhibition
in the art gallery of Dickinson library un-
til May II. All previous collections have
been attractive, and it is hoped that these
may be seen by large number of visitors.
The annual meeting Of the joint school
committee of the district comprised by the
towns of Mortified, Warwick and Gill,
was held in the town hall at Mortified on
Wednesday of this week. j. E. Warren
was elected superintendent for the ensuing
wear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
NORTHFIELD, MASS.
Commencement at Noun, HermOn.


Commencement exercises opened at
Mount Hermon school on Saturday after
noon with the class day exercises in the
new chapel. The program consisted of es-
says and orations by various members Of
the class, closing with the class song which
was sung by the entire class. Following
this Prof. and Mrs. Cutler gave a recep-
ton at Dwight's Home TO the senior class
and their friends. In the evening the Al
len prize declarations were given, the
prizes being awarded as follows First,
500, TO j. T. Fleming 1908; second, $40, to
W. +. Hardy, 1901; third, $40, to Clement
Richardson. 1902. The baccAlaureate ser
mon was preached on Sunday morning in
the chapel by Rev. q. Glenn Atkins of
Greenfield. In the evening meeting Of
the Y. NJ. c. A. was held, conducted by
the trustees assisted by the seniors. Mon
day morning at IL o'clock the graduation
exercises took place, and were largely at
tended. The scripture lesson was read by
II. II. Proctor of Boston and prayer offered
by II. NJ. Moore of Boston, both trustees
of the school. Rev. Alexander McGaffin,
80, of Brooklyn delivered the address
from the text Grow in grace and knowl-
edge of the Lord Jesus Christ" The d.
plomas were presented the members of the
class by Principal Cutler, also the various
prizes awarded TO members Of the different
classes. A banquet to the invited guests
was served in the dining hall, Principal
Cutler presiding, the following toasts be-
ing responded to: "a posse ad esse,' A.
Fulton; Retrospect and Prospect" Alex
ander McGaffin, so; "Hermon a Field
Prof. NcConaughy; 1.-The Former Class
es,' W. K. Moody, 'S7, A. G. Moody, 'SS,
S. f. Walker, 50, K. Watson, 81, T
Hagen, '93, A. Fulton and A. Goodrich
"a, G. Douglass, '96, II. Stone and G
Waldron, ~. The responses were follow
ed by short addresses by several trustees
The graduating class numbered 20. Or
May the school re-opens for the summer
term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27

To the many friends, who by their kindly acts
Of assistance and sympathy during the last illness
Of my husband, have so much hghtened the bur
den OF my affiction. | wish TO acknowledge my
heartfelt gratitude.
MRS. FREEMAN KEMPTON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug.
gsts refund the money II it fails to cure, e. W.
Groves signature is on the box. csc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
w EST wARDsBoRo.

Husband and wife Died the same Day.
Nelson Willis and wife, who have been
sick with pneumonia, died Tuesday, both
dying the same day, she in the forenoon
and he in the evening. Mr.. Willis was the
son of Mrs. Abigail Willis, whose death
was reported in last weeks news.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27

There is no one article in the line Of medicine
that gives so large a return for the money as q
ter's Smart Weed and BelladonnA Backache
Plasters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27


adjourned meeting Adjourned until the
first Saturday in June at p. NJ
DR.. Worthen was in Boston a part Of
this week.
Mrs. Joseph Bell is suffering from mala-
ria and gastric trouble.
G.. A Robertson took business trip in
to York state last week.
James Thomas has doubled the length of
his tobacco barn, making a building 800
feet long.
Mrs. Thomas Harmon is improving her
Canal street residence by the addition of
another story.
DR.. N. c. DIX is slowly, but steadily, i'm
proving in health, and is able to ride out in
pleasant weather.
c. (. Newcomb is the winner on tomato
growing, as he has ripe ones which he has
raised in the house.
The high water has made the fishing on
the meadows excellent, and large strings
of fish have been speared.
The body of Miss Nellie Rafferty,, who
died in Milford last fall, was brought here
last week and buried in St Joseph's GENE.
terry.
MIS-. DOOnttle Will move from brattlebOrC
street to the tenement over Holland q
Richards's store as soon as it is made ready
for her.
The express Office will soon be moved
from the Stebbins block to q room which
will be newly fitted up for it at Holland &
Richards store.
Mrs. w. G. Booth, who mas been in Bos.
ton the past two months, returned home
Thursday afternoon. While away Mrs
Booth underwent a successful operation
for hernia.
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge initiated
six candidates Wednesday evening, iv,
| from Winchester and one from this vii
lAge. Refreshments were served after tn,
work of the evening was finished
J. D. Fisher left Tuesday for his ole
home in Charlotte, Ne, where he vii
| spend the summer Mr.. Fisher has mad
many warm friends during his residence
in town, who will regret his departure.
A petition has been sent to Gov. Rollin
asking for the appointment of Willis d
Stearns as Judge of the police court to sue
coed the late Judge c. B. Hopkins, an,
Robert McCaughern for assistant judge
Another petition circulated was for Jaso
R. Holman for judge, and W. G. Booth 70
assistant judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27

Mrs. L. L. Carter, who was reported bet
ter last week, is no better, If as well, at
this writing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27

UTANTED-A good cob built pair for driving.
w Weight 1000 Must not be afraid Of cars or
electrics MISS BRIGGS, West Hill, Putney, Vt.
171W
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
Horses For Sale

TNREsH ARRIVAL full carload purchased by
IL myself among the farmers They weigh
from 1000 to 1900 pounds each and the age from 4
TO years. Some nice large draft horses among
them; pair dark dapple grays - weight 5000
Brattleboro, Vt. g. E. GILMAN, Prop.
Brattleboro, Vt, April 20, 1900. 16is
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-04-27
Town Meeting Adjourned to first sat
ur day In June.

At the adjourned town meeting Satur-
day morning the committee appointed to
confer with an expert engineer in reg ard
to better protection against fire, reported
that they had done so and the engineer
had advised and committee recommended
the laying of certain pipes. 1t was voted
that nothing be done about it until the
committee shall have secured the approval
Of the New Hampshire board of under
writers, and that the article be taken up
again at an adjourned meeting. The Arti.
Gle TO see how much money the town
would raise and appropriate to repair the
damage to the highway near the house oil
Charles Pearson on the River road was
taken up, but no decision was reached, and il
was voted to postpone the matter until the
adjourned meeting. Adjourned until the
first Saturday in June at 2 p. NJ