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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
VERMONT c. A. R. ENcAMPMENT.
Joel H. Lucia, Montpelier, the New
mmander-Woman's Relief Corps
Report 2as2 Members.

The 3ith annual encampment of the de-
partment OF Vermont G.. y. r., was for
mally opened in Burlington Wednesday
morning.
Commander L. \. Woodbury. called the
delegates to order and prayer was offered
by Rev. c. IL. Dunton. There was a fair
attendance, about DO being present
Lewis c. Hebb acted as officer of the
day and George f. Morse as officer of the
guard during the sessions.
The encampment elected officers as fol-
lows: Joel II. Lucia, Montpelier, de-
partment commander; William II. Ward
St. Johnsbury, senior vice commander;
George Murray, Montreal junior vice
commander; DIR. l.. NJ. Bingham, Bur
lington, medical director; c. T. S. Pierce,
Nergennes, chaplain.
The following delegates to the national
encampment at Cleveland were elected:
Kittredge Haskins, Brattleboro; Joel c.
Baker, Rutland; II. w. Allen, Burlington;
w. II. Gilmore, Fairlee; a. c. Sleeper,
Newport; Seymour IL. Ward, st. Adams.
The alternates are r. L, Hathorne Lud-
low; c. NJ Ferrin, Essex Junction; l.. w.
Hubbard, Lyndonville; c. L. Erwin, New
port; II. d. Belden, St. Adams.
Department council - Kendrick Rich
mond, Newport; Fred s. Smith, Mont
peler; c. II. Dunton, Poultney; Thomas
Harmon, Brattleboro; s. a. Andrews, YER
gennes.
The Women's Relief corps held its ses-
SION at the Masonic temple hall, and
the gathering was one of the most en-
thusiastic in the history of the order.
About POO delegates We're present.
The report of the secretary showed that
there were Il corps in the state with
membership of 1852. During the year re-
lief had been extended to $50 soldiers and
their families, and members of the corps
and their families There had been
turned over to posts in the state $1OO7.S6
The treasurer-elect reported that the re-
ceipts for the year had been $l41291, and
the expenditure of $lO44.26, leaving a bal
ance of S36S.65. The sum of Sll65O was
sent to Galveston at the time of the dis
aster there in the spring.
The afternoon was devoted to the cleo
ton, which resulted as follows: Sarah f.
Hovey, St. Johnsbury, president; Hattie
Palmer. Underhill, senior vice president
Mary B. Goodwin, Wells River, junior
vice president; Nellie NJ. Smith, ST.
Johnsbury secretary; Della Ranney, St.
Johnsbury treasurer; Calista b. Bangs
Brattleboro, chaplain; Olive f. Puffer
Bennington, councillor; Olive Wheelock
Montpelier, inspector; Lottie Carpenter
Wells River, and officer; Laura Lam
son, Springfield, atriotic instructor;
Edna Jewett, Swanton, press correspon-
dent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

The New England Box company's new
factory opened for operations at Win
chester Monday morning with 43 men at
work. The company expects to have from
So to 100 men on the pay roll within two
weeks. This is one of the largest and
best box shops in New England, and the
starting of the industry is expected to be
an important factor in the business life
of Winchester The factory is equipped
with an electric light plant
Caleb T. Buffum, 81, wealthy resident
of Keene, died Friday. He conducted a
clothing business i'm Keene for many
years. retiring in 1871. He was an active
Republican, served in the Legislature and
as alderman. He was president of the
Keene Five Cent Savings bank many
years, and a director of the Ashuelot
National bank. He was prominent in
Unitarian circles. He was an ardent
fisherman, and collector of rare miner
ais and birds. He owned a summer home
at Silver lake I'm Chesham. He was twice
married, and is survived by his second
wife and one daughter, Mrs. Fred e.
Howe of Keene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
GRAFTON.

John Daniels returned from Harvard
college on Monday.
Children's day will be observed next
Sunday at the Baptist church.
Rev. Arthur White preached at the
Baptist church Sunday evening.
Waiter Walker is away for a few
days repairing the telegraph line be-
tween here and Peru.
Prof Bartholomew and Miss Gard
liner of Newton, Mass, came to the
hotel on Saturday last.
Mr.. Townsend has opened a meat
market in the building near the bridge
owned by Warner Townsend.
Four young ladies, friends of Miss
-Elva Heminway, visited her on Mon
day to celebrate her 18th birthday en-
niversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adm Wright with their
son, Leonard, were at Mr.. Marshall
Wrights last week. Leonard remains
with his grandparents until their re-
turn about July l.
Albert White of Saginaw, Mich, and
Walter Zuill of Syracuse, n. Y, were
at Charles Whites on Saturday and
Sunday, and Mrs. Matte White Poole
of Moline, H., came on Saturday to
remain some weeks at her fathers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron G. Taylor of
Washington, d. c., are visiting Mrs
Helen Hamilton. Ossian F. Bailey of
Brattleboro is staying with his sister,
Mrs. Ella Fairbank. Mr.. Bailey usual
ly finds his time fully occupied while
here in tuning organs.
Thaddeus Park of this place receiv-
ed telegram on Sunday saying that
the body of his brother, George Park
of Quincy, had been found in Neponset
river. No details were given. MI
Park left for Boston Monday morning
The Boston papers of Monday and
Tuesday seem to have no doubt that
it was a case of robbery and murder.
We wait for further particulars.
The cold summer of 1916 mentioned
in the last Phoenix was noted by the
late Peter w. Dean in his autobiogra-
phy. On the morning of June Sth ne,
with another young man crossed the
mountain from Manchester on foot, on
his way to Springfield, and it showed
heavily. There was ice by the way
side and the effect of the cold was
seen in the vegetation for long time.
Mrs. Emma Farrar of Newport, Vt,
with her son, Stewart Kenneth, is at
her mothers. Mrs. Maria Walkers,
for a few days, and will attend the
anniversaries at SaXtons River. Mrs
Walter Walker and Miss Annie attend
ed the class day exercises on Tuesday.
A goodly number of pupils and grad
yates of Vermont Academy residents
and visitors here, attended the alumni
meeting on Wednesday and the grad
uation exercises on Thursday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Miss Electa GoOdhue was here for few
days last week with her brother and
cousin.
Charles Gorham has gone from Spring
field, Mass. to Plattsburg, n. Y, to work
i'm a machine shop there.
w. b. Cutting has been in Boston two
weeks. Miss Nellie has closed her school
in Hamilton and they are expected home
soon.
A town meeting is called for Satur-
the 18th, at our town house, in reference
TO the decision of the railroad commits
sioners as to the crossing at Westminster
Station.
Charles S. Clark also came Tuesday. He
is engaged as an artist with a firm with
Headquarters in New York. He goes
from place to place for the company as
ordered.
A. F.. schwenk and family came to
Harlan Goodhue's Saturday He re-
.urned to Brattleboro Monday Mrs
Schwenk and daughter will remain for
a considerable time.
George NJ. Gould and Miss Jennie NJ
Goodell were married in quiet manner
at the parsonage on Wednesday evening.
They will soon occupy the residence
bought of Capt. Gorham.
Miss Bertha L. Miller and Master Paul
Harlow came up from Maiden on We'd
nesday to spend the summer. Mrs. Miller
has not been as well for some days, but
she seems to be improving again now.
Ned D. German, who is medical stu
dent in Columbus, Ohio, gave his parents
a surprise by appearing suddenly Tues
day, a week before he was expected lie
has been at the school two years and with
his uncle in Dayton without coming
home. The course there is for four years,
which he expects to complete.
our pastor exchanged last Sunday with
Rev. j. H. Bennett of the Methodist
church in Putney. His topic was the
importance of having sure foundation
which he illustrated and enforced In an
interesting manner He showed how
some of the things which are popular In
our day, and many are running AFTER
lack the sure foundation and must soon
topple over.
DIR. and Mrs. George H. Gorham were
down from Bellows Falls on Sunday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
WIN DIAM.

Mrs. Root is visiting her sister, Mrs.
A. o. PFentiss.
The Centre school closes this week
with picnic at Lowell lake.
John Fontaine, while at work at
Whites mill in the west part of the
town, cut off two fingers and part of
one thumb.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Chapman and
daughter, Winifred, and Mr.. and Mrs
II. E. Wood, attended the commence
ment concert at SaXtons River Mon
day night. Mrs. Wood remained to
attend the other exercises of the week
a meeting of the library trustees
and citizens of the town was called
on Monday night, and it was decided
to have celebration in this place the
Fourth of July, the proceeds to go for
the benefit of the library, as usual.
Committees were chosen, and it is
hoped that all will fall into line and
do their part that we may have a
general good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
VERNON.

Rev. r. f. Lowe will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at p. m.
a. G. Walker of Farley Iowa, made a
brief visit last week at MI. Reeds.
Mrs. Demng of Fitchburg spent a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Stebbins
at their old home last week.
Miss lnez Akley of Brattleboro high
school, OF, and Misses Gould and Reed
of Mortified Seminary are at home for
the summer vacation.
Miss Alice Morse returned from New
fame on Monday, where she spent several
days with Mrs. w. IL. Goodnow of Cam
bridge at her summer home.
Next Sunday at Union church Sunday
school will be held at o'clock p. m. 1t
is hoped all the members will be present
and cordial invitation is extended to
all.
Many friends were glad 10 welcome
Mrs. Minnie Lee Eager and children of
Pierre, South OAK, who arrived here
last Thursday. They will spend Several
weeks in this vicinity
Guy Johnson and Miss Lila b. Johnson,
formerly of this town, are members of
the 1901 class at Powers Institute and
large number of their Vernon friends
attended the graduation exercises this
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
cAMBRIDeEPoRT.

Miss Jennie HARDWOOD rode out for the
first time last Sunday.
Mrs Mary Brown went last week 10
her former home in Connecticut.
David cushing of Boston spent sunday
with his sister, Miss Mary Cushing
A slight frost on Monday morning dam
aged corn and potatoes in some places
Mrs. Woodcock and daughter of Athol
spent a week recently at John Wllders'
Mr.. and Mrs. Elroy Wyman returned
Monday from New Hampshire, Where
they have been spending a few days
Mrs. Julia Coolidge has moved INTO
S. P. Cushings house and Mr. and MIS-
George Walker are occupying the one
vacated by Mrs. Coolidge
A meeting of the citizens was held on
Tuesday evening to elect committees TO
make arrangements for the observance
of July 4th. The usual sports and music
will occupy a part of the day. Lunch
will be on the basket plan and ice cream
will be for sale.
The officers elected last week at the an
nual meeting of the ladies' benevolent
society are: President. Mrs. G. %. walk
err; vice president, Mrs Walter Max
field; secretary, Mrs. A. A. Wyman
treasurer, Mrs. Eva Cushing The nrs'
afternoon social will be held next Weu-
nesday with Miss Oma Harwood'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
SOUTH VERNON.

f. Tenney and family visited in Jack.
sonville this week.
The ladies' circle will not meet agar
until Tuesday, July 2.
Mrs. o. NJ. Mason and little grand.
daughter, Dorothea, are visiting heI
father, Chester Lee.
Vernon Grange will have a public meet
ing July g. when the children will take
part in the program.
The Women's Relief corps of this town
and Mortified will hold an old maids
convention next Wednesday in the town
hall at Mortified.
u. II. Wade has sold his valuable bay
driving horse to +. w. Miller of Putney
This is the second horse Mr.. Wade has
sold to go to Putney
a good number from here attended the
graduation exercises at Powers Institute
Wednesday evening, when Guy c. John
son. son of +. w. Johnson, and Lila b.
johnson, daughter of Webster T. John
son. formerly of this town, graduated.
These young people did themselves much
credit and the themes of the whole class
were of a high order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
SOUTH WINDHAM.

George Starks of Jamaica is at work
in Whites mill.
Charles Frappier has finished work
in Whites mill, and will return to his
home.
EIuer T. H. Purdon of Rutland
preached to the Adventists Saturday
and Sunday.
Rev. William Thorn and w. o. Jeni-
son attended the Baptist convention
in Brattleboro last week.
E. H. Moultrop has sold several tim
Der lots to S. Walker of Grafton, and
has bought one of NJ. H. Ingalls,.
Mr.. Moultrop and wife of w estmin-
ster West visited Mr.. Moultrop's
cousin, w. S. Moultrop, last week.
E. L. Burbee, wife and child of West
Dover Mr.. Lyman and Leila Burbee
of Stratton were at w. H. H. Burbee's
over Sunday.
Frank Penniman, who bought the
Henry Thompson farm of E. H. Moul-
trop this spring, and moved here, has
given it up and returned to Cambridge
port.
Arthur Burbee, Earl Holden and May
Adams were among those who attend
ed the Commencement exercises at
Townshend last week. Mr.. Burbee
responded to the toast for his class.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
Paper Mil Burned at Bradford.

The entire plant of the Bradford Paper
company at Bradford, VT, was destroyed
by fire early Wednesday, and a loss of
$4,000 resulted. The property was in
sured for $500. The mill was built in 1920
but was recently refitted and new machin-
cry and other improvements made. The
fire started in the bleach storehouse and
on account of the infammable nature of
its contents, 1t was only a few minutes
before the whole property. was consumed.
In the mill was large quantity of stock
in process of manufacture, as well as
several tons of finished product. Twenty
persons were employed by The firm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21

II. r. c. Watson has sold the Forest
Park stock farm, situated about one mile
north of Brandon to Max Marks of New
York city. The sale is said to include all
of the stock and farming implements.
Charles W. Mussey, the defaulting
cashier of the Merchants national bank
of Rutland. has been taken from the
house of correction, where he was serv-
ing a sentence of seven years, to the Rut-
land city hospital, where he will be oper-
ated upon for appendicitis, having suf-
fered third attack.
Reuben Flood, who died Monday at the
soldiers home in Bennington, was a ma
tive of North Adams and was over 90
years old. He enlisted twice during the
civil war, and served with credit. Mr..
Flood was a printer, and after working
for some years i'm the newspaper offices
at North Adams took the road" and
travelled all over the country, and there
were few men known in so many news
papers offices as he was He was great
walker, and a tramp of from 20 to 80
miles had no terrors for him. He was
also an expert fisherman and a great
lover of the woods and streams. He was
naturally a bright man, but his manner
of living prevented him from accomplish
ing important results, yet those who
knew him will have only a kindly mem
DRY of "Rube" FLOOD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
puMMERsToN HILL.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Stockwell are stay
ing at Bert AIiller's cottage for two
weeks
Edna Wheeler attended the w. c. T.
L. convention in Townshend Thursday
as delegate from the Dummerston Hill
union.
Mr.. and Mrs w. L. Winchester and
daughter of Holyoke came last Saturday
for a short visit with Mrs. Winchester s
parents. Mr.. Winchester returned We'd
nesday. Mrs. Winchester will stay a
week or two longer.
Several people are staying at the lake
this week trying their luck at fishing.
The largest bass caught that we have
heard of thus far was landed by Sidney
Hescock the 18th. He said it tipped the
scales at l5-l6 pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
ATHENS,

Mrs. Fred Farr spent Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. NJ. S. Upton.
The scholars from the north school pic
niced at the old church in Rockingham
Tuesday.
Mrs. Cross of Mortified came Saturday
to spend a few weeks with her niece,
Mrs. e. II. Robbins.
Mrs. ID. j. Hitchcock has so far re-
covered as to be able to come home from
the Mary Fletcher hospital, where she
has been for several weeks.
Children's uay was observed last Sun
day. The singing and recltations by the
children was enjoyed by all. a number
from out of town were present.
Hamlin Il. Robinson, born i'm Brattle-
boro, now living in Maryville, Missouri,
drove to this place Wednesday in COM
pany with his cousin John c. Robinson,
cashier of the bank at Jamaica, to visit
the old church where their great grand
father, Elijah Robinson, and family used
to worship. Their great uncle, Amaziah
Robinson, used to live on the place by
the church now occupied by David Dun
ham. A visitor from 1900 miles away is
not seen here every day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over 80 years by millions of
mothers for their children while teethlng
with perfect success. 1t soothes the
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea, 1t will relieve the poor lit
tie sufferer Immediately. Sold by all
druggists in every part of the world.
TWENTY-FIVE cents a bottle. Be sure to
ask for "MrfA Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no pther kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, IS.

STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, IS.
BY the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate
or CHARLES c. BELL, late of Halifax,
in said District, deceased,
Greeting:
Whereas, Eta Bell, Administrators upon
the Estate of Charles c. Bell late of Hall
fax, in said District deceased, has filed
her petition in this Court. setting forth
that the sale of the whole of the Real
Estate of said deceased will be beneficial
10 the heirs and all persons interested
therein. and praying for license to sell
the same, and at the same time filed in
this Court what purports to be the con-
sent in writing of all the heirs residing
in this State TO such sale, Whereupon it
is ordered that the same he heard at the
session of said Court, to be held at the
Probate Office in Brattleboro. on the last
Saturday of June, A. ID. 1901 when and
where you may be heard in the premises
If you see cause.
A F. SCHWENK,
"A Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21

bringing with them Mrs. Herbert Hall of
Springfield, Mass and Mrs. Willis Hall
of Cambridge, Mass. They were all
present at the morning service. DR..
Gorham, with the assistance of Dr. Fos-
ter, performed surgical operation upon
the throat of Mary Plumb which 1t is
expected will give her relief from the
trouble she has long experienced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
STATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro, SIS.

. = y " NEhMONl l., marlboro, SS.
by the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested i'm the estate
OF SAMUEL S. ESTERBROOK, late of
Wilmington, in said District, deceased
Greeting:
Whereas. ]. II. Kidder. Administrator
upon the Estate of Samuel s. Esterbrook
late of Wilmington in said District, de-
ceased, has filed his petition in this Court
setting forth that the sale of the whole
of the Real Estate of said deceased will
be beneficial to the heirs and all persons
interested therein, and praying for IL
cense to sell the same, and at the same
time filed in this Court what purports to
be the consent in writing of all the heirs
residing In this State to such sale
Whereupon it is ordered that the same
be heard at the session of said Court, to
be held at the Probate Office in BrattIe-
horo, on the last Saturday of June, A. d.
1901, when and where you may be heard
in the premises, If You see cause
A. r. SCHWENK
"A Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21

STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.
By the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate
of PHlLA NJ. WHITE, late of Brattleboro,
in said District
Greeting:
You are hereby notified that this Court
Will decide upon the allowance of the ac-
count of Enos White. Administrators upon
the Estate of Phila NJ. White. late of
Brattleboro. in said District. deceased,
sons entitled thereto at the session there
of to be held at the Probate Office in
Brattleboro, in said District. on the Goth
day of June, a. d. 1901, when and where
you many be heard in the premises, if
you see cause.
A. F. SCHWENK,
~ Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21

Twenty-one lives were lost by the ex-
plosion in the Pittsburg Coal company's
mine at Port Royal, Pa, Monday night
The dead include members of several
rescue parties who went in search of the
miners. who were cut of by the first ex-
plosion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
Notice.

WHEREAS, my wife, Lydia E. French, has
w left my bed and board without just
cause or prOVocation, | hereby forbid any per-
ms shall pay no debts of her contracting after
this date. NELSON w. FRENCH.
WardshOrO. MAY 20 1901. % p
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21

Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia, and
too hearty eating, is relieved at once by
taking one OF Carriers Little Pills imme-
diaVely after dinner. Don't forget inns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
STATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. SIS.
BY the PrOhate Court for said District

STATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro, SIS.
BY the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate
or JOHN r. 4. SYLNaLi Err, late of
Brattleboro, in said District,
Greeting:
You are hereby notified that this Court
VIII decide upon the allowance of the ac-
count of Francis A. Sylvester. Adminis-
traitor upon the estate of John f. A Syl-
vester. late of Brattleboro. in said District
deceased, and decree distribution thereof
sion thereof to be held at the Probate
Ohice in Brattleboro, in said District, on
the 18th day of June, A. D. 1901. when and
where you may be heard in the premises
II you see cause.
A F. SCHWENK,
~ Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-21
STATE OF VERMONT. MARLBORO. SIS.

STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.
BY the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate
OF H. n. Fits, late of Wardsboro, in said
District,
Greeting:
You are hereby notified that this Court
VIII decide upon the allowance of the ac-
count of E. NJ. Fits, Administrator upon
the Estate of II. y. Fits, in cid District
deceased, and decree distribution thereof
TO the persons entitled thereto. at the ses-
sion thereof to be held at the Probate
once in Brattleboro, in said District on
the 18th day of June a. D. 1901, when and
where you may be heard in this premises
II you see cause.
a. F, SC&HWENK,
., Register