Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-22
WILMINGTON.

Mrs. Gertrude p. Russell has been
appointed notary public.
Charles !. Wolcott of New York is
in town to stay a few days.
Mrs. Ernest Hicks and little son. Ty-
Ter, of New York, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. f. Roberts.
J. II. Kiddcr has been appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of the late
John b. Davis of West Dover.
Miss Laura Il. Haynes is taking in
struction in elecution and physical cul-
ture at the Emerson college in Bos-
ton.
Patrick Rogan, the popular black
smith, has decided to engage in bust
ness for himself, and has rented the
shop owned by f. l.. Allen on West
Main street.
Rev /. S Yerkes and family return
ed from New York Thursday. There
will be regular services at the Mctho-
dist church next Sunday, Mr.. Yerks
taking for his subject jewellers in the
City
Col J. II. Goulding returned on Mon,
day after attending the funeral of his
daughter-in-law, Mrs. James NJ. Gould
ing. in Proctor. Mrs. Gouldng has
been a visitor here frequently two or
three years She was highly respect
ed by all who made her acquaintance
here, and her death brings sorrow to
wide circle of friends and acquaint-
anCes.
Martin J. Brown gave the dancing
class complimentary ride to Jackson
vile Tuesday evening. Harry l..
Adams constructed large body which
was placed upon wide sleighs, and As
persons were thus accommodated.
Six horses furnished the motor power,
and the ride was one of much pleasure.
! The young people of Jacksonville were
invited to join the party at Canedy's
! hall. The evening was one of much
| enjoyment. a fine supper was served.
The party reached home about a. III.
Hearty thanks were voted to Mr.
Brown for his courtesy and generosity
in the matter.
The third anniversary of the death
of Miss Frances Willard was fittingly
| observed by the w. c. T. U. at the
| Congregational church Sunday eve
ming. Mrs Mary Morgan, president
of the local union, presided A very
interesting program OF readings, reel
| tations, musical selections, etc, was
rendered, affording pleasure to all
present Rev. Mr. Foshay took ocCa-
sion to speak in approving words of
| Mrs. Nation and the work she is car
rying on, but very few of the people
of this community agree with him in
this matter No material good will
ever be accomplished by acts of VIC
lence and law breaking.
Oscar J. Ward died at his home Sat
urday, the 10th. The burial was on
Tuesday. Mr.. Ward was born in Brat
tlebOro Jan. %, 1894. He married
Mary NJ. Hall March Ia 1866. Six
children were born to them: Ellen d.
Ward, Mrs VIM. Hall, Chas, NJ. Ward
of East Sullivan, n. H., Clifton w,
Lima NJ, Fred d. and Osbert o. Mr..
Ward was an Industrious, hard-work-
ing farmer and was respected by all
who knew him. He had almost never
been i'll until the fatal illness came.
He leaves two brothers. Austin II. of
Brattleboro, Orville of Westmoreland
n H.. and one sister, Mrs. AlmOn c.
Adams of Ashuelot, y. II.
Elmer r. Allen died at the Vermont
House on Thursday. Feb. l4th. He
was a son of Ebenezer and Martha Al
len and was born in Stratton in Octo
Der, 1866. He came to this town six
years ago, buying the Vermont House
in company with his brother, Frank l.
The partnership was dissolved in a few
months after and he bought Raponda
hotel, which he conducted year OF
more. He then went to Princeton
Mass, and for two or three years
managed one of the hotels there
The past year he has been in
terested in the manufacture of {
patent chair. He married Miss
Rose Shattuck of Londonderry
about six years ago Mr.. AlleI
was a very pleasant, companionablC
man and was highly Respected by al
who knew him and his death in the
very prime of life is certainly very sac
and brings sorrow to many hearts
He was always pleasant and courteou
and highly esteemed by everybody
He is survived by his wife, two broth
ers, Orville of Stratton, Frank l.. o
this place, and one sister, Mrs. f. S
Crafts. Funeral services were hell
on Saturday at the Congregations
chruch, Rev. w. A. Estabrook official
ing. Interment was in Weston.