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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
MINOR NOTES,

And still they come: Congress has
passed and President Mckinley has
signed a bill granting a charter to the
National Society of the Daughters of
1872. The membership of the society
is limited to lineal descendants of
those who served in the War of 1872
The Daughters of the American Rev
olution have asked Congress to grant
to the society the use of Rawlins park,
a public reservation in Washington,
on which to erect a memorial hall.
The members of the Woman's Relief
corps, auxiliary to the Grand Army
of the Republic, are watching for the
result of this movement and, if it is
successful will move for a grant of
land on which to erect a monument to
the memory of Mrs. Annie Wittenmeyer.
the past national president of the
order, who died year ago The Re
lief corps women who have a mem
bership of 100000, also want a monu-
ment to the women of the war"
One of the Washington papers sug-
suggests that: When the $50 900 Relief
corps women and the 10000 Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution get
to scrapping for the public reserva-
tions, Congress will take to the
woods"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
WESTMINSTER
The Christian Endeavor Convention

The Christian EndeaVor Convention.
Our account of the Christian En-
deavor convention was of necessity
somewhat incorrect last week owing
to inability to secure a program and
in sending the report the morning that
the convention convened. Several
of those having papers were unable
to be present but sent their manu-
scripts which were read by others,
The society at Athens secured the
banner again as their society had the
largest number in attendance. The
principle address of the meeting was
given by DR.. Hill of Salem, Mass,
whose chief aim seemed to be to
amuse his audience, which might do
very we'll for a humorous lecturer but
upon an occasion of this kind some
thing of a more elevating and spirit
ual character was certainly expected.
Many expressions of disappointment
have been heard and we think that
those coming from a distance for
the evening service would have felt
poorly repaid had it not been for the
praise and conservation service. In the
last issue of this paper we spoke of
DR.. Hills address as able, something
that we could not truthfully say after
hearing it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
Annual Meeting of Mount Hermon


The first annual meeting of Mount
Hermon church was held Monday eve
ming, in the Moody Memorial chapel, at
which reports were read from the va
which showed that the past year had
been one of remarkable growth and
blessing. Brief addresses were given
by the pastor Rev. c. |. Scofield, and
others.
Mount Hermon school previous to
the completion of the Memorial chapel
worshipped in the Mortified Congre-
gational church. but in November
1899, a Union church was formed with
a membership of 81 representing many
denominations. 1t was indeed a small
beginning, but its members decided to
make it distinCtively a missionary
church. and to seek Gods will at every
step. Thus special effort is made to
secure noted ministers and missiona-
ries to fill the pulpit in the absence of
the pastor, and before every service
they meet for prayer with some of
NllN hthNOllo vi TIC NhulNns
The treasurer. W. f. Nichols, report
ed that during the year the Sunday
morning offerings had amounted to
$163S.02. With this, Notwithstanding
the many necessary expenses incur
red in starting the work, the church
has been privileged to give for the
spread of the gospel in foreign lands
the sum of $I24l5. During the year
nd al
responded heartily to the famine cry
and other calls amounting to several
hundred dollars. More than $500, in
Guiding pledges. was contributed on
February 10th to the Moody Memorial
endowment fund. Beside the syste-
matte giving the church has taken an
active part in visitation and neighbor-
hood work. Several barrels of books
and clothing have been sent to the
cOlored schools in the South, and the
lumber camps in the North. The
church has now a membership of $50,
but the Sunday morning audiences
average $50. 1t supports a Sunday
school of 100 members, and so many
more are taking voluntary Bible study
including classes in Bible doctrines,
personal work, and a mission study
class.
During the evening supper was
served in the vestry of the chapel
where the members enjoyed meeting
friends from neighboring churches,
The pastor in his closing remarks
said that the church had given during
ing the year comparatively more be-
nevolences than any church he had
ever knowp of or been connected with.
Yet the record is bright, far beyond
that which the charter members antici-
pated, greater things are expected in
the coming years for these, God S
faithful servants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
HALE.
The Thomas-Thomas Wedding.


A pretty wedding took place at the
home of r. b. Thomas Wednesday,
Feb. 20, when his daughter, Efie 81
was married to Richmond A. Thomas.
The brides sister, Lou, was brides
maid and the groom's brother, Albert,
was best man. Catherine and Fred
Thomas were ushers. Miss Flora Ben
nett presided at the organ and as the
strains from Lohengrin came floating
in from the hall two little boy pages,
Walter Davis, and Homer Thomas,
ushered the bridal party to a recess
of evergreen, with an arch in front
made of laurel and white lilies where
Rev. Mr.. Morse performed the cere-
mony, after which the newly-married
couple turned to receive congratula-
tions. Cake and cocoa were served,
Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Bennett being in
charge of the dining room. The bride
was gowned in a cream-colored cash
mere with trimmings of lansdown and
white silk guimpe. The bridesmaid
wore white dimity, trimmed with white
chiffon and satin ribbon. Only near
relatives were present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas went to Hartford, Conn,
Thursday. They will be at home af
ter March 1.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
WILMINGTON.
Death of Daniel Medbury.

Daniel Medbury, who had been a
resident of the town over 80 years,
died Wednesday. Mr. Medbury was
born at West Worthington, Mass, Dec.
30, 1874, son of Daniel b. and Mary
II. Medbury
The family moved to this town in
1864. There were 13 children, of
whom six survive. Mr.. Medbury mar
ried Miss Mary Chamberlain in 1863.
Three children were born to them,
all of whom survive. Mr.. Medbury
had always been an active, hard-work-
ing man, who enjoyed the best of
health until the fatal illness came in the
form of pneumonia.
He was formerly engaged in the
woodworking shop known as the Bliss
mill, but the past 10 years had given
his time principally to farming, in
which occupation he was very success
full. He was a kind husband and
father, an obligng neighbor and a
good citizen. He enjoyed the respect
of a wide circle of friends and ac-
quaintances, who will be deeply sad
dened by his death. Sympathy goes
out to the bereaved widow and the
children in their sorrow.
The funeral will be held on Satur-
day, March 2. Rev. Mr.. Estabrook
will officiate, and the burial will be
in the Riverside cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
GRAFTON,

Mrs. i. Stearns has returned to her
home in Bellows Falls.
Miss Marguerite Merrilield has re-
turned from a visit in Bellows Falls
Carl Rice returned to Mt. Hermon
this week. Carlton Park will not re-
turn at present.
Miss Amy Davis will not return to
Leland & Gray Seminary until after
the spring vacation.
S. b. Pettingill, who went from here
to New York, is now in Washington
and may visit relatives in the South
before returning.
There will be a social at Alden Wal
ker's next Wednesday evening. Free
conveyance will be furnished from the
village for all not otherwise provided
for
Frank c. Sherwin and wife came on
Friday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Sherwin, returning to their home in
Amherst, Mass, Monday. Fred w.
Sherwin and wife of Alstead spent
Sunday here with them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01

ground DefOfe ne cOulu Geacn a mousse.
Mrs. j. T. Maynard was in Keene
Tuesday.
Edward Brigham was in Boston
briefly last week on business.
Mr.. Bennett of Springfield was a
visitor Sunday at o. l.. Fishers.
Miss Alice Fem returned Wednes-
day to her home in Maiden, Mass.
Mrs. Baldwin held her closing dane
ing class here on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. G. H. Albee and Miss Ellen
Wetherell are the latest victims of
the grip.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Robertson
were at Charles F. Arnolds several
days recently.
Miss Cora Fisher of Springfield
spent Saturday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. o. l.. Fisher.
Mrs. Frank Wilbur of Charlestown.
N. H., was the guest of l.. c. Richard
son and family a portion of last week.
Mrs. Carl Adams returned to her
home in Keene Saturday after a few
days visit to her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson Johnson.
Revs. p. f. Barnard and G.. H. De
Bevoise officiated at the funeral of
H. c. Lane, which was held at the
house on Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock.
Rev. H. r. Miles of the Centre
church of BrattlebOrO preached here
Sunday morning in exchange with
Rev. G. H. De Bevoise. Mr.. Miles S
sermon was closely followed and APP
preciated by those fortunate enough
to be present.
Elmore Peck is circulating a petit
ton which will be forwarded to the
post Office department at Washington,
asking that a rural delivery route be
established at the south part of the
town. The distance to be covered
is some 20 miles.
News has been received by friends
of the death of Miss Candace Pitcher
and Mrs. Sarah Haskell of Melrose,
Mass, who died within a few days of
each other and were buried upon the
same day They were formerly resi-
dents of this place and sisters of
the late Mrs. Crawford.
Universal regret is felt in the COM
munity that Superintendent and Mrs.
James r. Maynard are to sever their
connection with the Kurn-Hattin
Home this spring. Mr.. and Mrs.
Maynard have put much conscientious
labor into the work and deserve the
highest commentator for the skill
full manner in which the institutions
have been conducted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
eLYNNs eRIP-DEATH TABLETS

XIII the GRIP: contain no quinine or 9th harm
full drug our ayr ement with YOU aud eV, ~
dealer In your sec ion g refund vour money II
they fail 10 cure ven ar unsatisfactory IT, you.
WALTER B GLYNN, ManfR. Pharmac 81, Sax
tons River, Vt, and Boston, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP cures
coughs and colds. Don't go to church or
by incessant coughing but use the won
derful remedy az once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01

ATHoL, MASS Feb 25, 1901.
wish to state through your paper that suf-
fered with stomach trouble about 90 years and
during the past two ears had distress spells.
sometimes for whole dav, 80 badly that | would
be unconsci' us two or three hours. l tried the
best d. ctors, ot got only temporary r.. lief. L.
summer was induced to see Dr. Bruce OF Brat
tleboIo and after taking his medicine one month
was entirely cured. Other doctors advised me
not to eat certain food but DR. ce'allowed me
to eat anything 1T any time. A r. COBB.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP cures all
throat troubles. Why injure your throat
by incessant coughing, when this rella-
bic remedy can be bought for only %
cents a bottle?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01

Those persons do not need Iron, but
who are troubled with nervousness and
dyspepsia, will find in Carters Little
Nerve Pills a most desirable article,
They are mostly used i'm combination
with Carriers Little Liver Pills, and in
this way often exert a most magical eff
feet. Take just one pill of each kind
Immediately after eating and you will
be free from indigestion and dyspepsia.
In Walls at 25 cents. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01

Backache is almost Immediately re-
lieved by wearing one of Carriers Smart
Weed and Belladonna Backache Plasters
Try one and be free from pain Price
q cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
Gideon Hawkins Dropped Dead Yes
day.

Gideon Hawkins, &C, who lived with
his son, j. F. Hawkins, at Westmins-
ter Station, dropped dead yesterday
in North Clarendon where he was Wis
iting with relatives. He had just
started to take the train for a business
trip to Poultney when he was stricken
with heart disease and fell to the
ground before he could reach house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01

Ny friend look here! you know how
weak and nervous your wife is, and you
know that Carter's Iron Pills will relieve
her, now why not be fair about 1t and
buy her a box?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01

Dyspepsia is difficult digestion, due to
the absence of natural digestive fluids.
Hoods Sarsaparilla restores the diges-
tive powers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01

The annual meeting of the Creamery
association occurred on Wednesday,
The auditors report was presented,
showing a balance in favor of the as
sociation of SSS4.S6. The number Of
pounds of butter made during the past
year was 1000, averaging 1871 cents
per pound. These officers were elect
ed: Directors, c. NJ. Ware, Henry
Adams, 4. NJ. Haynes, n. NJ. Haskell
and j. H. Kidder; auditors, J. H. Stowe
and p G.. Hubbard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Defender of Mrs. Nation.

At the close of his Sunday evening
discourse Rev. j. II. Reid, pastor of the
Congregational church, took occasion
to justify Mrs. Carrie Nation in her
crusade of outlawry against the Kan
sas saloons. He said Would to God
that more Mrs. Nations might arise
to smash the saloons with their hatch
cts" He admitted that Mrs. Nations
course was outlawry, but contended
that in Kansas the saloons were an
outlaw institution. The contest is
between outlaws and it is a poor law
that puts Mrs. Nation behinu the bars
while the saloon keepers go scot free.
The speaker compared Mrs. Nation
with John Brown-both stood alone in
a great moral fight. Mrs. Nation had
great provocation. The wonder is that
more women do not go mad and with
Ratchet smash the accursed saloons.
Put your saloon keepers behind the
bars and there will be no Mrs. Ma
tions. If you have a prohibtory law
on your statute books, enforce it, or
pull it off,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-01
Death of Mrs. Daniel E. Palmeter

Miss Juliette (Snow) Palmeter, wife
of Daniel f. Palmeter, died Monday.
She had been in failing health a long
time. She was a daughter of Levi
and Nancy Snow and was born in
Somerset Jan. IS, 1912.
There were eight children in the
family and six are now living. She
was married to Mr.. Palmeter July 4,
1861. One son was born to them,
Lewis Edward, who died July 30, 1874.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmeter have always
lived in Wilmington, following farm
ing as an occupation. Mrs. Palmeter
had wide circle of friends and &C
quaintances, and was person who
enjoyed social pleasures. She was
an obliging neighbor and deeply inter
ested in her own domestic affairs
The funeral was held at the house on
Wednesday, Rev. MIR. Estabrook Off
ciating, and the burial was in the In
tervale cemetery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-01-16

after lying along the door clasping the
dead infant in my arms. was in a
swoon, and they all think l fell with
the child. as perhaps did. and that its
little life went out during my insensi-
bility. Of it's little features, like and
yet unlike our boys, no one seems to
take heed. The nurse who cared for
1t Is gone, and who else would know
that little face but me? They are very
good to me and are full Of self re-
proaches for leaving me so long In my
part of the building alone. But, though
they watch me now, have contrived
to write this letter, which you will get
with the one telling of the baby's
death and my own dangerous condi-
ton.
Under it these words: Though bid
den to destroy this, have never dared
to do so. Some day it may be Of ines
timable value to us or our boy.
PHILEMON WEBB.
This was the last letter found in the
packet. AS It was laid down sobs
were heard all over the room, and
Frederick, who for some time now had
been sitting with his head In his hands,
ventured to look up and say:
"Do you wonder that endeavored to
keep this secret, bought at such
price and sealed by the death Of her I
thought my mother and Of her who
really was? Gentlemen, Mr.. Suther-
land really loved his wife and honored
her memory. To tell him. as l shall
have to within the hour. that the child
she placed in his arms % years ago
was an alien and that all his love, his
care, his disappointment and his suf-
ferings had been lavished on the son
Of a neighbor. required greater courage
than to face doubt Oh the faces Of my
fellow townslnen or anything, In short,
but absolute arraignment on the charge
of murder. Hence my silence, hence
my indecision. till this woman here"-
he pointed n scornful finger at Amabel
now shrinking In her chair-"drove me
to 1t by secretly threatening me with q
testimony which would have made me
the murderer Of my mother and the
lasting disgrace Of good man who
alone has been without blame from the
beginning to the end Of this desperate
affair. She was about to speak when
forestalled her"
That afternoon before the inquest
broke up the jury brought In their ver-
dict. 1t was:
Death by means Of q wound infiict-
ed upon herself in q moment Of terror
and misapprehension."
1t was all his fellow townsmen could
do for Frederick.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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"You, toor' she Strieked. And haut
Just slUorn to love, honor and obey yoaLp'
81 saw it In your face when he began
to speak"
Mr.. Gilchrist dropped slightly; he
was a very sick man. and the scene
had been a trying one.
"If | did," was his low response, III
was but lately. You were engaged
then to Philemon. Why break up this
second match?"
She eyed him as If she found it diff
cult to credit her ears. Such indiffer
ence to the claims Of innocence was In
credible to her. l saw her grand pro-
file culver, then the slow ebbing from
her cheek Of every drop Of blood indig'
nation had summoned there.
"And you. Philemon" she suggested
with somewhat softened aspect-"you
committed this wrong ignorantly, new
er having heard Of this crime. You
could not know on what false grounds
1 had been separated from James,"
had started to escape, but stopped
just beyond the threshold Of the door
as she uttered these words. Philemon
was not as ignorant as she supposed
This was evident from his attitude and
expression.
agatha" he began, but at this first
word, and before he could clasp the
hands held helplessly out before her
she gave great cry, and, staggering
back. eyed both her father and himself
in frenzy Of Indignation that was ali
the more uncomfortable from the su
perhuman effort which she hitherto
made to suppress it. "You, too" she
shrieked "You, too, and l have just
sworn to love, honor and obey you
Love you! Honor you, the uncon
scionable wretch whO"-
But here Mr. Gilchrist rose, weak
tottering, quivering with something
more than anger. He approached his
daughter and laid his finger on her lips
'Be quietw he said. philemon is
not to blame. A month ago he came tt
see me and prayed that, as relief tt
his mind. ! would tell him why yor
had separated yourself from James
He had always thought the match hal
| fallen through on account Of some fool
| ish quarrel or incomDatibility. but late
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pang of utter self abasement with
which l succumbed before 1t! 1t was
so terrible that | seemed to hear her
utter words, though l am sure she did
not speak, and, with some mild idea OF
stemming the torrent Of her re-
proaches, made an effort at explana-
ton and impetuously cried: 1T was
not for my own good, Agatha, not alto
gether for self, did this. l loved you
too madly, depairingly, and, good
brother as 1 seemed, was Jealous OF
James and hoped to take. his place In
your regard If could show a greater
prosperity and get for you those things
his limited prospects denied him. You
enjoy money, beauty, ease; l could see
that by your letters, and If James
could not give them to you and |
could Oh, do not look at me like that!
I see now that millions could not have
bought you"
"Despicablew was all that came from
her lips, at which shuddered and
CROPPED about for the handle Of the
door. But she would not let me 60.
Subduing with grand self restraint the
emotions which had hitherto swelled
too high in her breast for either speech
or action, she thrust out one arm to
stay me and said in short, command
ing tones: "How was this thing done?
You say you took the money, yet 1t
was James who was sent to collect 1t,
or so my father says" Here she tore
her looks from me and cast one glance
at her father. What she saw cannot
say, but her manner changed, and
henceforth she glanced his way as
much as mine and with nearly as much
emotion. II am waiting to hear what
you have to say" she exclaimed, lay
ing her hand on the door, so as to leave
me no opportunity for escape. bow
ed and attempted an explanation. Aga
tha," said l, 1.-The commission was given
to James, and he rode to Sutherland
town to perform it, but it was on the
day when he was accustomed to write
to you, and he was not easy IN his
mind, for he feared he would miss
sending you his usual letter"
And then l told the story you know
so well-how l took the money and
how, after Mr.. Gilchrist had accused
you Of the theft, you found out my
guilty secret and told me that you had
taken my crime on yourself and how
afterward my virtue was not equal to
assuming the responsibility for my
crime.
"John," she said-she was under vio-
lent restraint-"why do you come
now"
cast my eyes at Philemon. He was
standing just as before, with his eyes
turned away. There was discourage
ment in his attitude, mingled with a
certain grand patience. Seeing that he
was better able to bear her loss than
either James or myself, l said to her
very low: 81 thought you ought to
know the truth before you gave your
final word. I am late, but would
have been too late a week from now"
Her hand fell from the door, but her
eyes remained fixed on my face.
ut Is too late now," she murmured.
"The clergyman has just gone who
united me to Philemon"
The next minute she had faced her
father and her new made husband.
"Father. you knew this thing" Keen,
sharp, incisive, the words rang out
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looking very aDedk and exhausted.
lection remaining between James and
myself. but if l am to shed that half
light over your home, which Is all |
can promise and all that you can hope
to receive. then keep me from all in
fiuence but your own. That this In
time may grow sweet and dear to me is
my earnest prayer today. for you are
worthy Of true wife. AGATHA.
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"S1ueor you acill be u mother to this child"
I have done what threatened. l have
made the sacrifice. Our child Is no
longer ours, and now perhaps he may
live. But, oh, my breaking heart, my
empty home! Help ME to bear my des-
olation, for it Is for life. We will nev-
er have another child. And where is
It? Ah, that Is the wonder of it! Near
you, Philemon, yet not too near. Mrs.
Sutherland has it, and you may have
seen its little face through the car win
dow If you were in the station last
night when the express passed through
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DEAR JoHN-I am going to be mar
ried. My father eXacts 1t, and there
is no good reason why I shall not give
him this final satisfaction. At least |
do not think there Is. but If you or your
brother differs from me-
Say goodby to James from me. |
pray that his life may be peaceful. ]
know that it will be honest.