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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
DUMMERsToN.

The recent cold wave caused the
mercury to drop down to IA degrees
on Wednesday morning, and conse-
quently fall blowing is at an end.
Rev. Mr.. Jackson went to Burlington
on Tuesday to spend Thanksgiving at
the parental home, but will return on
Friday night in season to eat toast"
at the Friday evening club meeting.
The next regular meeting of Even
ing Star Grange will be held Tuesday
evening, Dec. 8. Attendance of all the
members possible is requested as Off
GERS will be elected for the coming
year.
The manuscript of the Kathan his
tory was completed and placed in the
hands of the publishers, e. L. Hill
dreth & Co., Nov. 20. There will be
"a illustrations, or one more than the
history of Dummerston contained.
All of the schools in-town will begin
on Monday, Dec. 2, except the North
school, which will begin Dec. 8. Miss
Maynard will teach the Centre school,
Miss Maher the South, Miss Blodgett
the North, Mrs. Adams the Bridge, Mr..
Remission the West village, and Miss
Dennison the West Hill school. A
teacher was engaged to teach the Hol-
low school, but on being informed that
1t was a difficult school to govern, and
that attendance was required on both
days at the county examination of
teachers, her courage failed and she
resigned her situation. Some of the
boys in the Hollow school have made
the worst record for behavior of any
school in town. Even school property
did not escape destruction last term,
and the sooner such work is stopped
the better it will be for some of the
tax payers. A reform is greatly need
ed in the school and it is hoped the
delinquent pupils will make a strenu-
Gus effort to attain a much higher
rank in scholarship and department
for the future than they have in the
mast
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
Report Of Inspector Of Finance.

The report of the state inspector of
finance. +. S. Plat of Poultney, for the
year ending June 30, 1901, has just been
issued and is as follows:
Twenty-Five saving banks and nineteen
trust companies have done business in
the state during the year ending June
so, 1891. The aggregate deposits in the
savings banks, saving institutions, and
trust companies at close of business June
30, 1901, was SiO,2O9, %, which is
81, 6i.S9 more than was on deposit June
30 1900. The number of depositors was
l2Sl5l, gain of 4797 during the year
one hundred and seven thousand six
hundred and ninety-fve residents of Yer
mont had deposits of $33 AS, 77l.S9, Is. 1856
non-residents had deposits of Sc, 769, 544 &C.
Resident depositors show an increase for
the year of 1896 in number and 81, $40. SS5 81
in amount of deposits, Nonresident de-
positors Increased 9Ol in number and the
amount of their deposits increased $34S,-
O36.5
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

William L. Davis, rs, one of Keene's
oldest active merchants, died Monday or
pneumonia. He was born in Jaffrey and
came to Keene in 1913, carrying on a
blacksmith shop until 1860, when he
moved to Pennsylvania, Five years later
he returned to Keene and started in the
stove and tinware business. Mr.. Davis
was married in 1851 to Nancy S. Miller
of Ashburnham, the couple having cele-
brated their golden wedding only a few
weeks ago. Four children survive.
Edward Joslin, a prominent manufact-
urer of Keene, and well known in in
dustrial circles throughout the country,
died Nov. p. He was one of the pioneers
in the manufacture of woodworking ma
chinery in this country. In 1880, with J.
II. Fay, he established the j. II. Fay
company, which concern, under the name
of the j, II. Fay e Eagen company, with
headquarters in Cincinnati, is now the
largest woodworking machinery manu-
featuring company in the country. MI
Joslin was the head of the concern for
many years, directing its affairs from
Keene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
GREEN RIVER.

Haskell Hill is working for Albert Lar.
rabee, caring for his stage horses.
DIR. Frisbee removed a tumor from
Mrs. George Brackets face Tuesday.
r. r. Cutting is spending Thanksgiving
with his brother, w. B. Cutting, In West
minister West.
Owing to the storm Sunday Rev. Mr..
Fishers meeting at the church was
lightly attended
Mrs. A. C. Clisbee has so far recovered
from her illness as to be able to be
about the house.
Frank Fife has Mr. Pike at work add
ing an L to his house, to be used for
sleeping apartments.
Fred Stowe is in Gardner, Mass, this
week on business. Mrs. Stowe accom-
panied him. They spent Thanksgiving
with friends in Massachusetts,
The snow storm on Sunday came in the
form of a blizzard, but luckily it ceased
with about five inches of snow on the
ground. The storm turned to rain in the
night, which was a great benefit to the
springs, which were getting low.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
DUMMERSToN HILL.

Efie Carey, who has been i'll, is now
convalescent.
Rodney Wheeler of Holyoke spent
Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G.. r. Wheeler.
Two flocks of wild geese, one OF
about 80 and the other of about Sc
birds, flew south Saturday.
Schools closed last Friday for a ten
days vacation to begin again Tuesday
Dec. 8. The fall term was broken
somewhat by the prevalence of whoop'
ing cough.
Thirty-three of the neighbors gave
our school teacher, Miss Denison, a
surprise at her boarding house last
Friday night. A very enjoyable time
was spent, with songs, instrumental
music, games, etc, after which an oys-
ter supper was served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
NEWFANE.
Observance of National Temperance
Sunday.

Rev. NJ. f. Hardy of Townshena
preached Sunday morning in exchange
with Rev. r. Il. Danforth. As might
have been expected from Mr.. Hardy's
aptitude for observing special days
while pastor here, Temperance Sunday
received recognition in his sermon
Speaking from Nehemiah's absorption in
rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and his
cry to the Lord to hold up his hands in
the great work he claimed that the er-
fort Of renewing character in humanity
should receive the absorbed attention OF
workers for good, as a work that angefs
might covet. Humanity unrenewed fails
to fulfil its purpose not only to restore
possessions to God. but to restore God
to his own. In reference to the immense
waste and loss by intoxicants the speaker
claimed that 1t was not so much the
loss of lives, valuable as they might be-
to be lamented as the process of destruc-
ton, the evolution of evil in it's effect
upon society
In conclusion Mr.. Hardy said in sub
stance: You of this community have ex-
ceptional opportunities for knowing the
great need of society because II is the
county seat, the center to which crime
of the county is brought, and the story
told twice yearly.
How frequently you have the depravity
of individuals and the low social level OF
neighborhoods and communities thrust
upon you! How often the disgusting tale
Of greed and treachery and vileness re-
hearsed In your midst! But this has been
a year In which the community has
been alike reminded OF the fatal ten
dency OF certain social states. beliefs ana
practices, As a great people we have
been startled out OF our dream Of peace
and security by the assassin's blow.
wise high minded and gracious ruler has
been stricken down in his service for the
nation. Perhaps we needed such a re-
hinder of the evil forces that are at
work among US and OF the terrible con-
sequences that will follow II they are I'M
checked. Some OF us have asked our
selves If this awful harvest of blood ana
tears might not have been averted. Ii
in past years Gods servants had done
their duty, II the lives that touched those
concerned in this national tragedy had
been true and II they had exerted the
moulding power which they ought could
not We have been spared this great ahiic-
tom"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
JAMAICA.

Carrie Allen has returned from her
visit to Springfield, Vt.
The thermometer stood at 70 above
zero Wednesday morning.
The w. c. T. U. will meet We'd
nesday with Mrs. j. A. Muzzy.
Communion will be observed next
Sunday at the Baptist church.
Mr.. Porter of Mortified, this state,
was in town Saturday and Sunday.
The ladies industrial society met
with Mrs. j. A. Muzzy Wednesday.
A union Thanksgiving service was
held Thursday at the Baptist church.
Mrs. Eliza Jacobs went to Brattle-
boro Tuesday for a stay of several
weeks.
Dr. Greenwood has sold his practice
to DR.. Brigham, who moved here re-
Gently.
Mrs, Eunice Sprague will begin her
school in Wardsboro the week after
Thanksgiving.
DIR. A. w. Payne will move his goods
this week to Charlemont, Mass, where
he will make his home.
Mrs. Milton Howard is spending a
few weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
Lawrence, in Townshend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Work went
Tuesday to Hinsdale to spend Thanks
giving with their daughter.
The ladies' missionary meeting was
held Wednesday with Mrs. J. +. Black
lock, who is president of the society.
Miss Wilton, who has been at Mr..
BlacklOck's a few weeks, will return
to her home in Concord. n. H., early
next week.
A company of young people had an
enjoyable time with games and other
amusements at Almond Willis's Tues
day evening.
1t is expected that Rev. George w.
Christee of Amesbury, Mass, will
preach at the Congregational church
next Sunday as a candidate.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. F. Harris started
Tuesday afternoon for Pine Bluffs,
North Carolina, going by boat from
New London to Norfolk. Va, expecting
to reach their destination Thursday
night.
The temperance rally Sunday even
ing was under the auspices Of the
w. c. T. U. Mrs. F. ID. Tucker acted
as leader. Rev. J. F. Blackjack spoke
earnest words for total abstinence
REGULATIONS were given by Maud Butler
and Edith Clark, and musical numbers
also added to the interest of the pro-
gram.
The recital given last week by Miss
Emma Alberta Moor was under the
auspices of the Baptist ladies' aid So
ciety and was a very pleasing enter
tainment as was shown by the many
encores. Music was furnished by To-
cal talent and was we'll received.
There was a good house and a good
sum was netted for the society.
The village schools closed last week.
after a successful term. There will
a vacation of two weeks and then the
schools will open for winter term of
eight weeks. Lyle o. Pierce, who has
taught in the higher department. will
complete three years of service 1t
seems fortunate that he was engaged.
as under his direction the school has
made excellent progress.
The Chicken-pie supper given by the
Congregational ladies at the town hall
last Friday evening was largely at
tended. A short program in charge
of Mrs. II. A. Mclean was carried
out after the supper. The whip-poor-
will song by the children. with whis-
Ting accompaniment by Floyd Clark.
was especially pleasing A pleasant
social evening was enjoyed and $l9
was added to the treasury of the So
ciety
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Archie Miner is at work at the Squiers
steam mill.
Robert Nesbitt is numbering for Melvin
Dalrymple at Hale.
Joe Coleman has begun work for the
Reed Brothers at Hale.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. d. Franklin are visit
ing in Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. c. p. Potter is spending several
weeks with friends in Brattleboro.
Miss c. L. Barney and sister are
spending a few weeks with relatives at
the Woodlawn farm in Vernon.
George Vivier has finished work for Ed.
Squiers and has gone to West Leyden,
where he has a job in the box shop
Mrs. Orilar Coburn, GO, wife of Peter
Coburn of Worcester, Mass, died Satur-
day morning at $50 at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Martin Whitney, from
Brghts disease, after an illness of only
a few days. The funeral was held Mon
day at l o'clock at the home of her
daughter, Rev. Il. Fisher officiating
The burial was in the Guilford Centre
cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
ARTHUR LANGGUTH
PRESIDENT OF THE MICHIGAN
PRESBYTERIAN PUBLISHING 90.
An Interesting Incident in the Life of =
Successful Man ms Told in n
Personal Interview.

SucCeshIul man ms Told In n
Personal Interview.
Mr.. Arthur Langguth is president of
the Michigan Presbyterian Publishing
Company and is known as a conscien-
tious and reliable man as far as the off,
cial organ of that church, the Michigan
Presbyterian, circulates. The home
Office of the concern is at No. Is John r.
street, Detroit, and in that town he is
known as the successful manager of a
large business and leading citizen. In
q recent interview he said:
Several years ago, in some manner
strained my back. Instead of getting
better it became worse and the pain in
creased 50 much that 1 could not lie
down on my back and when sitting was
obliged to lean forward. 1t was not
only very painful but caused me great
inconvenience and in spite of all the
remedies 1 took it did not become any
better. 1 did not want to leave my bust
ness but at last 1 reluctantly decided to
go to Colorado for the change and rest.
but as [ was making my prepare
tions for the trip, the wife Of minister
who is friend of our family advised me
to take DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People and so strongly did she re-
commend them that [ put off the jour-
ney and tried the pills.
"Well, it was wonderful. 1 improved
from the very start. had become ex-
tremely emaciated from the pain and
loss of appetite, but by the time had
taken box my appetite began to return.
the pains began to leave me and 1
picked up in health. In short time 1
was completely well again.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie will not only effect cure in cases
similar to that above but, acting directly
upon the blood and nerves, are an un.
failing specific for such diseases as par.
tial paralysis, st. Vitus' dance, sciatica,
neuralgia, nervous headache, after-ef-
fects of the grip, palpitation Of the heart,
pale and sallow compilations and all
forms of weakness either in male or
female. DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People are sold by all dealers, or
will be sent postpaid on receipt of price,
fifty cents a box or six boxes for two dol
lars and fifty cents, by addressing DR..
Williams Medicine Company, Schenec-
tidy, N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
NEST puMMERsToN.

Mrs. C. NJ. Densmore Is working in
Chesterfield.
Miss Luella Hall is at home from her
school in Vernon.
Mrs. S. T. Crowingshield spent Thanks
giving with friends in Winhall.
Miss Sadie Streeter has returned home
after finishing her school in Vernon.
DR. Payne Frank Bowen and Julius
White of Jamaica have been visiting in
town.
Miss Maud Wilson has returned home,
having finished work at the Brooks
House in Brattleboro.
Mrs. Smith has moved from the par
sonage into the house vacated by Mrs.
McCarty, and Mr.. Duntley has moved
from the Taft house into the parsonage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
SOUTH NEWFANE.

S. H. Morse went to Boston on We'd
nesday to spend Thanksgiving.
Mrs j. o. Metcalf is spending a week
with her daughter, Mrs. Mellen.
Mr.. and Mrs. hubert Shepard are visit
ing with their uncle in Deerheld, Mass
Mrs. Love attended the state teachers
convention held in Burlington last week
J. f. Morse left on Wednesday for
Philadelphia, where he will spend the
winter.
S. ii. Morse lost a very valuable horse
last week. one of the span which he
bought in Agawam, Mass. a year ago.
There was an error in reporting the
names of the pupils in district No .. or
Parish school, in regard to perfect at.
tendance. 1t should have read: Olive
Hattie and Howard Thayer Erwin Bel
lows are entitled to a certificate of per-
feet attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
EAST JAMAICA.

Ethel Butler is at home from her schoo,
in Townshend.
There is a large gang of men at work
on Holden & Martins lumber job on
Capt. Warren's place.
Arthur Jopson is building an addition
to his barn. He has also laid in a small
stock of tobacco and groceries.
All of the section hands are employed
on a job of filling near Newfane, and
when they have finished there they will
assist in laying the third rail from
Brattleboro to West Dummerston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
A Great statesman,s Secret.

II is related that the secret of a celebrated
statesman's long life was his systematic way
of eating. Every bit Of food put into his
mouth was chewed thirty times before he
swallowed it. The consequence was that his
stomach never bothered him, ana he naturally
enjoyed good health. Most men and women
bolt their food, and eat things which were
never intended to be eaten. They become
cOstive, have II bad complexion. lose flesh, are
irritable and nervous, ana the first thing they
know they are played out" as the saying
goes 1t is gratifying to know that Hostetters
Stomach Bitters overcOmes and cures all stom-
ach troubles. 1t lisa purely vegetable medicine
that has stood the test of fifty years. II cures
cases which seem to be hopeless. Chronic
sufferers from any disorder of stomach, liver
or bowels, should try it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29

Der as date of the annual Congrega-
tional society meeting it will be in or
der to have a good attendance in the
vestry at p. m. on next Tuesday.
Seven Cinnamon were released re-
Gently from the jail-house and three
more have arrived. These Celestial
emigrants, held under present laws,
are subjected to the photographers
art for purposes of Identification, If
necessary.
Among the out-oftown friends who
spent Thanksgiving with family con-
nections here were Daniel Fisher of
Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. John Howe of
Brattleboro at G.. B. Johnson's Mar
shall Grout and family, of the latter
town, at Postmaster CIRCUITS; Sumner
Wilson and family of Bellows Falls at
G.. w. Parsons's; Principal Carlton
Howe at M. o. Howe's; Mrs. Woods
son, Frank, and family OF Wardsboro,
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Newton of Con-
necticut at the Newton homestead on
Friday.
The Congregatonalst of Nov 8 con-
tains portrait and sketch of Rev. Mr..
Sewall. formerly pastor of the West
the Congrega tional pastorate in st. AL
bans. The record of ministers in this
county for promotion to larger churches
has been good, and the present supply Is
said to be an excellent representation,
taking all the sects.
Dr. Roberts will go tomorrow to New
York to take a postgraduate course in
surgery and general diagnosis at the
post graduate college Of surgery and
m q n "a oil 10 NrTfl1 "a lGn Vg0 rlr
In Bellevue hospital. one of the largest
hospitals in the country. containing 1000
beds, during the time he is away. on
his return i'm the spring DR. Roberts will
take up surgery as a speciality.
1t will not SAVIOR of boasting to say
that probably not many libraries in the
state add more Of the popuars books Of
the day TO their list than Moore free
library of this town, but 1t IS rather
just tribute to the generous founder and
librarian, Mrs Moore, who, thus far
since the institution of the library in
1898, has furnished all the additions be-
sides periodicals of the reading room,
and given her service to the library
work
The w. c. T. U. will meet on Wednes-
day at 2S0 with Mrs. A Grout. Legs
lative work has been assigned as the
topic of discussion. Unions in this
state annual meeting is held were taxed
at the rate of ten cents per member for
some Of the expenses OF the convention,
and the local union recently voted to
pay the tax individually instead of taking
the whole amount from the treasury.
The meeting in November was well at
tended and interest was manifested to
hold a public evening meeting.
From a horticultural journal Of Mime
W Lea Of ha
Capt. Judson w. Cross of Minneapolis
a prominent man in his city and state.
The journal said: His mother belonged
to the Murdoch family of Townshend,
Vt, her grandfathers being Revolution
airy soldiers. and among other relatives
Rev Horace Reed OF Newfane. Vt, sale
to be the first missionary to India. ana
he was the first to translate the Bible
into the Indian language" Probably Mr.
Read received in this town an impetus
toward the ministry. He graduated from
Middlebury College and was the author
OF several books. His prize essay on
Commerce and Christianity" was called
a book of rare merit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29

Clarence Bush of Bellows Falls spent
several days vacation with his uncle, II
]. Landfear, recently.
The first real snow storm came on
Sunday, but not enough fell for sleighing
Harry p. Robbins and Miss Alice L.
Barker of Providence, r. l., are spend
ing Thanksgiving at c. NJ. Robbins's.
About 100 attended the chicken pie sup
per at the Methodist church last Friday
evening. The ladies netted about $50.
The chicken-pe supper and entertain
ment at the Methodist church last Fri
day night was a decided success. There
were over 100 present people coming
from Putney, Bellows Falls and Athens.
Those winning the prizes were as follows:
Apple pairing, Mrs. r. f. Marsh; corn
Smelling, Nelson Smith; nail driving, Mrs.
Julia Smith; elocutionary, Mary e. Land
fear; spelling, Mrs. Julia Smith; button
sewing Henry Landfear; yarn winding,
Emma Landfear The ladies cleared $50
above all expenses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
EAST DOVER.

w. j. Metcalf has taken the agency
for the cold water paints, which have
been shown by the house drawn through
the streets the past week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29

What compass binds the milkweed skiff7
What rudder guides its helm?
What wheel the thistle-head obeys,
Across the air-kings realm?
Horace Richardson, in the Atlantic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
BROOKLINE.
Robbins-Day Wedding.

A pleasant home wedding took place at
the home of C. NJ Robbins on Wednes-
day evening at o'clock, when Mr. Rob
bins's eldest son, Arthur NJ. Robbins was
united in marriage to Miss Minnie NJ.
Day of Woodcliff. n. J. Miss Day has
spent the last two summers at Mr.. Rob
binss home. coming here for her health.
The best man was Harry u. Robbins or
Providence, r. l., brother of the groom.
The bridesmaid was Miss Alice l.. Bar
ker of Providence, fancee of II. p.
Robbins. The ceremony was performed
by Rev G.. NJ. Burdick of WiliamsvlIe.
The bride was gowned in white India
muslin, the bridesmaid in white organdle.
The ring service was used. The parlor
was decorated with green and the bridal
party stood in a bower of green, beneath
horseshoe of evergreen. on account or
the delicate health of the bride only the
immediate families We're present. Mrs. ].
Day, the brides mother of Woodcliff y.
j., was present. After the ceremony a
bountiful wedding supper was partakeh
Of The newly welded pair were the re-
cipents of a number of presents-gIass-
wear, silverware, china, a Morris chair,
two rockers, linen, etc. After a short
wedding journey Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins
will be at home to their friends in
Williamsville, at the home of f. H.
Richardson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-29
Bargains Bargains !
Underwear

Must Go at Some Price
As we must have the room to display
our Holiday Goods. so, 60 and rs
cent Underwear all at as cents.
Special lot 40 cents. Underwear at
SO cents. Now is the time you want
it, and now is the time to buy it. Come
early while we have all sizes.
We have few books of the life of
Mckinley nicely cloth bound and
nice plain type, and the price is SIPS
while they last.
Our new berry-bows look like cut
glass and they are very nice for lily
bowls, is cents.
WILCOX'S
NEW YORK BARGAIN STORE.
Battleboro, Vt, Greenfield. Mass.