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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
Feast and Toasts,

The Congregationalists held their
annual free chicken pie dinner on New
Years day in the town hall. A large
number were present. The dinner
was bountiful and excellent as the
writer can testify, and to which all
did ample justice. After dinner Col
Franklin in a very pleasing and able
manner acted as POSTMASTER and the
following toasts were responded to:
Our Pastor DIR. osgood
The Choir Mrs G. c. Taft
Some to church repair,
Not for the doctrine but the music there"
The Parsonage Barn Mrs. Orrson Follett
"A horsel horse! My kingdom for horse
barn
The Ladies' Aid Society Mrs. Willard
What will not woman, gentle woman dor
The Dorcas Guild Mr. Arthur Follett
And nature swears, the lonely dears,
Her MODEST work she classes o!
Her prentice she tried man,
And then she made the lasses or
The Old Year Mr. Hardy
Hurrah for 1900 dear
We're out Of debt,
The way is clear
for this new year
Toast master, Col. franklin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
The January Atlantic.

Woodrow Wilson's graphic The
Reconstruction of the Southern
States" in the January Atlantic be-
gins a striking series of papers by
eminent hands upon different phases
of this topic Elizabeth Bisland dis
cusses suggestively The Time-Spirit
of the Twentieth Century" R. Van
Bergen, from exceptional knowledge,
treats the life and rise of THE EN-
press Dowager;" Charles A. Conant
accounts for the modern Growth of
Public Expenditures; H. d. Sedg-
wick, jr.. "A Gap in Education"
touches a much-needed but generally
avoided subject; William L. Scaife
sketches the growth and greatness of
"Pittsburg;" and Sara NJ. Handy gives
the personal experiences of a South
ern woman during The Last Days of
the Confederacy." "Penelope's Irish
Experiences" and THE Tory Lover"
continue. The number contains en-
PERTAINING short stories, reviews, and
literary articles upon Fiction, New
and Old" Cromwell" Rowland
Robinson" etc; some attractive Poe
try" and the always entertaining
Contributors Club"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
Do Your Best.

We ought to recognize the fact that
all work is honorable, that a man is
high priest of God, in whatever
sphere he labors. No one is con-
demned to drudgery, and in it's largest
sense there is no such thing as drudg-
cry. Who does his work grandly,
and does it with his soul as we'll as
his hands, is making the world better
by living in it. 1t is nobler to lay
bricks according to the plumb line
than to rule a kingdom badly. The
distinction between one man and
another is not to be found in social
position or the environment of wealth
and power, but in the qualities of the
heart. The humblest creature that
ever lived, whose horizon is bounded
by poverty and obscurity, has a wider
prospect for the future if the soul is
consecrated than crowned selfshness,
though all mankind may look upon it
with envy The artisan, the mer-
chant, the one with slender means,
the other with means abundant, be-
yond the reach of arithmetic, are
equally servants of the Most High,
and there is more eloquence in their
daily deeds than ever poured from the
lips of the orator. To feel that the
work you are now doing is Gods work, D.
and must be done with fervor and
fidelity, is to stand facing the throne
of the Eternal, and to wear the robe
of uthority.-[Rev. George Il Uep-
worth, in ~ ~ Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
IS. Jerome Troy of New Mexico,
l-dan phtnr of tho lntn Anna
GUILEORD,

Mr.. Kenney has bought a farm in
district No and is moving to it.
Mr.. Fisher attended his brothers
wedding New ears day in Williams
vile, and later in the week will go to
New York city for a vacation.
There will be no service in the
morning at the Congregational church.
AT 2.30 Rev. Mr.. Miles will preach,
followed by the Lords supper. Sun
day school will be at 100.
The Christmas tree at the church
1yas well attended and thoroughly APP
5preciated by all. Old Santa made
shis appearance down the chimney of
a finely constructed fireplace and de-
lighted the hearts of the children.
Rural delivery has been extended
from Bernardston line, two miles
north, just beyond the residence of
II. N. Fairbank 1t should have been
extended two miles farther north, so
as to include the whole neighborhood.
Letters are collected so as to go out
on the o'clock train from Demands
ton
Christmas was observed at the Con-
EDUCATIONAL church. The church was
decorated with spruce and popcorn.
There was a veritable fireplace and
chimney. The children were very
much surprised to see Santa come
down it. Mr.. Fisher spent good deal
of time in the preparation and it was
appreciated by the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
The Watch Nlaht Service.

\ union watch-night service was
held at the Baptist church, which was
fairly attended and helpful. The pro
gram of the union Goth century CON
vention being held at Burlington at
the same time was followed in part
and was as follows:
s p. M.-SOcial hour.
9.-Praise service with Goth Psalm
and prayer, led by the pastor.
9:30.-An inspiring address on Mis-
sionary Achievement. by Rev
Mr.. Hardy. Brief intermission
lO:25.-Address by Mrs. Gratia David
son, a most helpful review of
the late national w. c. T. U.
convention held in Washington
ID. c. lntermison.
1l:20 p. M.-12:O5 A. Nan impress
sive midnight conservation ser.
vice was held, led by Rev Mr.
Hardy with testimonies, and
followed by prayers.
AT ll.51 p. m, all present, 40 or
more, formed in a circle, uniting and
repeating the Lords Prayer, then,
with bowed heads, in silent prayer.
awaited the striking of II by the sex
ton. which proclaimed the passing of
the old year and century and incoming
of the new.
All then joined heartily in singing
Coronation" and the service ended
with the benediction by the pastor
The great desire of the worshipers
was that the Holy Spirit should i'm
press on all hearts the solemn occa.
sion, and should fit all for more effec.
tive service in all the future days.
Very acceptable service was rem.
dered by Mr.. Holland, who telephoned
to Brattleboro for the correct time, as
accuracy was carefully sought, and the
thought that the company were watch
ing for the precise moment, of the
end of the beginning, with so many
others was the more impressive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04

The City of Worcester boasts the
proud title of THE Heart of the Com
monwealth." 1t boasts a noble his
tory and it's life today is one of great
energy. 1t is an immense manufac-
turing centre, with business interests
more varied than those of almost any
other city in New England. It's edu-
cational life is noteworthy. it's insti-
tutiOns of learning, from it's public
schools to Clark University, being such
as any city might well be proud Of
1t has had a long line of distinguished
sons and citizens from its foundation
down to the times of George Bancroft
and George f. Hoar 1t is altogether
a representative New England mu-
nicipality. A general article upon
such a city could not fail to be in
teresting and valuable; and en-
phatically so is the article upon
Worcester by Hon. Alfred S. Roe in
the January number of the New Eng
land Magazine. The past and the
present of the city have equal treat
ment and the pages abound with at
tractive pictures. Warren F. Kel-
logg, 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
TOWNSHEND.
A Panther story.


| suppose that those who read the
Townshend items in The Phoenix last
week remember what was said about
A. b. Greenwood's horse being fright
cned by a wild animal in the road
while on his way home one night last
week from the village. The facts
are about as follows Mr.. Greenwood
and son were returning home from
the village one night last week about
9 o'clock just as he passed the out
skirts of the village his horse became
frightened at some dark object lying
in the road and refused to go, and
was also determined to turn around.
and did turn around in spite of them
When Mr.. Greenwood could calm his
horse down a llinute so as to feel safe
to get out, leaving his son to care for
the horse, he determined to see what
the object could be, and went back
quite near to it, and he soon made up
his mind it was some huge wild ami
NAL, crouching down ready to spring
upon him. and when he heard it
growl he was sure it was, and made
a hasty retreat to his son and team.
Just at this time f. A. Covey and
wife, also driving home, met Mr.
vi 'NAl NObt anu nOlls Ollt WANING Dt-
side the sleigh and the other riding.
As it was quite dark Mr.. Covey did
not recognize the men, and not a word
was said.
As Mr.. Covey drove on a few rods
his horse stopped short and snorted,
refused to go, and was determined to
turn aroud. Mr.. Covey could see a
dark object in the road, but supposing
II n no nj tho rrf,, ~
to the team he had just met he got
out of the sleigh, took his horse by
the head, and with much difficulty led
him past the creature. Stopping his
sleigh right by the creatures side Mr..
Covey stopped to investigate. See
ing the tail was near him he seized
it, and instantly. with great effort.
landed the creature plumb into the
sleigh by the side of his wife, and
drove on.
During this time Mr.. Greenwood and
son had gone back after help and had
secured Mr.. Martin, the sheriff. a
large stalwart man, thinking one
would be safe with his protection. and
so, with lantern in hand and | sup
pose pocket full of pistols and hand
cuffs, they started in search When
coming to the exciting place the ami
NAL had gone, but by the aid of his
lantern Mr.. Martin found some huge
tracks that he pronounced panther
tracks.
In the meantime Mr.. Covey had
driven out toward home, and after
going about mile he met a team com
ing in the opposite direction, and
when near the man shouted out Did
you see a beef hide on the road any
where?' Mr.. Covey replied yes.
You go around the other side of my
sleigh and you will find it there by the
side of my wife"
The next morning the whole village
was excited over the news of a pan.
Their being seen just in the outskirts
of the village.
Moral: You must not believe all
you hear, neither all you see.
f. A. COVEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
Thrilling Stories Of a Day.

The daily newspapers of Wednesday
had a variety of information that
proved to be incorrect. w. II. Bod
well. an artist and writer, was sup
posed to have persisted on Mount
Washington, whre he had gone to get
winter views from the summit, but he
was found in the stage house in good
condition by a searching party. Pat
Grove, the alleged kidnapper of the
Cudahy boy, was said to have been
captured in Chadron, Neb, but the
man arrested there on suspicion prov
ed to be X. G. Dennis of Boston. y
detailed story was told of the kidnap-
ping of Charles Kirschner, Is, of
Bethlehem, Pa, by toughs who sup
posed they had the son of Millionaire
Linderman. The boy lied, his object
being to avoid punishment by his par
ents after he had been absent from
home some time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
George Davenport Has Copper Mine
in Chariemont.

George H. Davenport has lately Sc
cured a mining lease of the Chandler
Churchill farm, which is located in
Charlemont and Rowe. This is Capt
Davenport's third mining interest, says
the Greenfield Gazette. as he has re-
Gently also secured leases of property
supposed to contain valuable mineral
in East Charlemont and Canaan, n. H
This property in Charlemont and Rowe
includes 300 acres, and Capt Daven-
port thinks there are indications of
copper there that will assay about 20
per cent. These out-croppings he re-
ports to be seen for the whole extent
of the farm, about quarters of a
mile. He will begin to work it as soon
as spring opens. New York and Bos-
ton prospectors have been all over
this territory within a few months.
They looked mostly, however, for sui
phur ore. the same as that found in
the Davis mine and Capt. Davenport
thinks they made a mistake in over
looking the indications of copper.
Charles E. Graves saw six deer re-
Gently about mile from Charlemont
Depot near the ledge of Hawley." One
of them came within 10 rods of him
and seemed to want to get acquainted,
until Mr.. Graves made a move towards
him; the deer then bounded to the hill
side 20 feet to jump
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
JAMAICA.

:, 20 Mr.. Lev;oUOnlnGaoved his store to
p Bennington.
Bert Chandler of Chester spent Sun
day at Fannie Towards.
A good number from here attended
the dance at Wardsboro
A family reunion was held at Henry
Elliss one day this week.
/ John L. Howard of Maiden, Mass,
has been in town recently.
Mrs. Henry Ellis has been very i'll,
but is better at this writing.
A covenant meeting will be held at
the Baptist church next Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Wardwer of
Baldwinville, Mass, are visiting in
town.
Rev. Mr.. Hankemeyer has finished
his work here and gone to his new
field in Winooski.
= Mount Lebanon lodge, F. & A. NJ,
worked the second degree last Friday
: evening, and on Monday evening the
or Third degree was worked
iathsoftenry Mclean has bought portion
Riverside lumber on j. Muzzy's place, and
,tained an O'Brien has taken thu job of
! wedding G it to Mr. McLean's mill.
drs. George Z Ellis of Burlington and
a reception at wis of Brattleboro are among
} were held. Gifts greeting Jamaica peo-
all parts of the couh Mr. Fessenden of
eboro. Rev. DR.. Deere 0st of w. L. Barnes.
Universalist church in 'gg interested the
800 to 1860. the Congregational
;ician Kellar, who is4day evening by giving
pc greatest necroplhe national w. G. T. u
will appear inn held in Washington, D. c.
n entertalTnging by Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman
ltiai9sfrs. David Eddy and Merle Willis
al added much to the pleasure of the
% occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
Athletics. J. A. Dexter.
Glass Of 1901, Bella Rogers.
our School Life, Holland Gage.
Glass of 1903, Ethel johnson.
Future Of class 1901. Myra Hardy.
-. y.
WlNDHAM.

L. B. Chapman went to Brandon
Wednesday.
Miss Constance Upham is visiting
in Springfield, VT.
H. NJ. Bemis returned from a visit
to Saratoga, n. Y, Friday.
Miss Hattie Howard spent several
days with Miss Elva Mack recently.
F. H. Harris, and Miss Mary Harris
of Chester spent New Years day in
town.
The annual church meeting and roll
call of the Congregational church was
held Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rhodes of Spring
field, Vt, are spending the week with
II. +. Rhodes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04

John Howard of Maiden, Mass, has
been in town.
Mrs. Austin is visiting her son,
Charles Austin.
Alice Randall of Athol was at home
to spend New Years.
Mrs. Abby Clarke is visiting her sis
ter Mrs A. Franklin.
The good book says, "A merciful
man is merciful to his beast"
Ellen Ware of Springfield, Mass,
has been home for the holidays.
Miss Mabel Gage is home from
Fitchburg, Mass, on a short visit.
Mrs. Albee's funeral took place on
Thursday, Rev. M. F. Hardy officiating.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor, formerly of ia
maica was a guest in town early in
the week.
Deacon and Mrs. Il. L. HYstings en-.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROoKLINE.

T. M. Allboes family buried a pet
cat this week that was 20 years old.
Old Don Pedro was his cognomen.
The u. p. S. G. Il. held a New
Years social at p II. Chords on
Monday evening, watching the old
year out and new year in, with New
Years greetings to ALL
Mrs. Luther Osgood. mother of Il. P.
Osgood and DR.. Fred Osgood of Town
Bhend, was thrown out of a sleigh last
Thursday evening while on her way
to Newfane and injured. DR.. Osgood
was sent for and upon examination
found that one arm was broken be-
tween the elbow and shoulder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04

A Georgia colored preacher has
more than one way of making sure
that none of his parishioners let the
contribution-plate pass unnoticed.
I'VE have a collection for foreign and
domestic missions dis morning, bred
rem and sisters" he announced one
Sunday; and, for de glory .ob
heaben, Whichever one oh you stole
Widow Johnson's sheep don't put
cent on de PLATED"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
DUMMERSTON HILL,

J.. Clifford Stockwell and Hugh Bet
t@rly went back to Mt. Hermon school
tuesday.
nnr G. II. Betterly spent few days last
ss~eek with his daughter, Mrs. Now
Ian, in South STAFFORD.
The people are busy gathering their
annual ice harvest. The ice on the
lake is about IA inches in thickness
Henry Hall met with an accident
wednesday. He cut off the top of
a small tree that was bent down by
the snow, and it flew up hitting him
on the face, cutting a cash about IL
inches long from the right eye across
rcheekbone, injuring the bone
IS. Jerome Troy of New Mexico,
i-daughter of the late Anna
,nols Stockwell spent a few days
ecently at d. M. Stockwell's. She
will spend a few days with relatives
In Providence, r. l., on her way home
this week. Her husband owns a
ranch in New Mexico 25 miles square
and stocks it with 10000 sheep be-
sides many horses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
CristmiII For Sale.

I offer for sale nv gristmill situated near the
i railroad station in Northf ID, Mass togeth
with nv house, barn, store house and other build
ings, The mill consists of a steel grinder run by
a % horse power gasoline engine in full running
order. II has good run of custom grinding and
will make 4 desirable tu-iness for anyone wish
, e To purchase The mill stands close to the
" road track so that there is no expense for
ouhdng
}, For price and terms, apply to j. L...DUNNELL,
Mortified, Mass Sill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
SOUTH WINDHAM.

Mr.. Thompson of Grafton is eX-
pected to speak at the lyceum Satur-
day evening.
Persis Jenison and a lady friend of
Brattleboro are spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Jenison.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cahee of
Readsboro are visiting Mrs. Cahees
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Holden
The Both wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. II. Burbee oc-
Cured Monday, Dec. 81. The occa-
sion was observed by a gathering of
their children, all of whom were at
home. They have had four children,
grown to man and womanhood, Ernest,
Florence, who married Fred Fisher,
both of whom live here; Lille, sue
cessful school teacher. and Arthur,
who is studying law in the Office of
Lawyer Cudworth at South London
derry. Mr.. Burbee is engaged in the
mill business and is carrying on a sue
cessful business. His wife was SUI
san Robinson of Barre, Mass.
Earl Howe and wife were in Rutland
last week
A new minister is with the Baptist
church, Mr.. Thorne.
Miss May Adams is teaching in the riv-
er district in Grafton.
John Shaw killed a seven months pig
recently that dressed 81 pounds,
The frame to the new mill in the west
part is nearing completion and the boiler
is SET
Rem Salter has recently moved.roms ana
dover, where he will mar WAS gerry mr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
Mileage Books

a A LWAYS FOR RENT at my office In Mnler's
IA confectionery store, Brooks House block
or of myself at the Brooks House and 4 ali
rains. EUROPEAN TICKETS by all the lead
ttng transatlantic lines. T. ]. HEAPHY, Brat.
ile0oro. 5O-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
Annual Winter
Clearance
Sale,
TANGIN, Metz York

The remainder Of untrimmed hats and bon
nets at one.half their original prices
Untrimmed hats { cost.
Fancy feathers and trimming felts at re-
drced prices
Bargains in Imported Dress trimmings.
Ecru Lace Jacket of Russian Point was
SIS 90 now $1,000.
Ecru Ice Collar of Russian Point was
Sl3 on now Sl0jO
Black Jacket Of silk Applique was s14.CC
now $500.
Set Black jacket. Fronts were 500 now
$3.50.
tcru and Jet SpanRlet. net Jacket and
Sleeves were. SIS co now S14CO.
piece Russian Point Lace was SO so a yard
now S3s9 a yard.
Passem enteries, Braids Laces, and Fancy
Buttons at reduced prices
few fercy silk waist patterns in Plaids
and Stripes from IS cents to 81 90 per yard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04
Time and Experience

are severe tests; but both tests, and
all other tests, have been met by
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04

was gerry muC
for coffee w
and Mocha In
like the Grail
drank
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-04

dover, where he will ma
house this winter. -.
Mr.. Thompson ofson 90
to speak at the " Io6ns y, ga
"a. ian. 90 ., on ttamonia in New
'ne soSa graduate of Dart.
LOT Columbia la " school
and practiced law in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-05
THREE PERSONS KILLED.
Three Others Were Probably Fatally
Injured and Thirteen Hurt
IN A SOUTHERN RAILROAD ACCIDENT
Switch Engine, Standing on Siding,
Started Up and Crashed into d
Passenger Train.

Atlanta, Ga, June A switch engine
in the yards of the Southern Railway
shops near the city limits dashed into a
passenger train as 1t was passing today.
killing three passengers and in1uring six
teen, three of them it is feared fatally,
The dead are:
MRS. A. A. LENNON Of McDonough, Ga.
IRMA, l0-year-old daughter of Mrs. Lem
mon.
II H; yICKERs of Flovllla, Ga.
Mrs. Julia Kersey. Atlanta; may die.
A. F, Dunn, McDonough, Ga. may die.
A. Fouchee, McDoHoush, Ga; may die.
p. A. George, Rex, Ga.
William lchardson, Stockhridge, Ga.
Miss Rosa Wlthers, Washington, d. c.
Miss Alma Mossenberg, Washington,
Mrs, E, n smith McDonough. Ga.
Rose Lee, Stockbrldge, Ga
Mrs. J, Z. Ridley, Huntsville, Ala.
Mrs. 4. F, Bum, Mcponough, Ga,
Miss Bum, McDonough Ga.
\; II. vickers Floyllla.
Pierce Stewart, McDonough
Young son of Mrs. Lennon.
Just beyond the Southern Railway shops
are the coal chutes and all about these
are sldetracks. On one of these sidetracks
and only few feet from the main track
mn engine was standing that had only a
short time before been abandoned by its
engineer and fireman for the time being,
the work assigned to it having been An
ished
AS the train was passing the junction
Of this sldetrack the switch engine sud
denly dashed backward into the moving
train. The first class day coach was thrown
ever on its side and partly demolished, the
Pullman car Arcturus was thrown from the
rack and one end smashed into kindhng
wood, chile the trucks were Knocked from
Lrdcr Ide combination smoker and passen.
ger coach. Those killed were in the day
coach.
Physicians and officials of the road were
quickly on the scene. Some of the in
lured were taken to the hospitals and the
dead brought to Atlanta. Soon after the
wreck, G. b. Dunton, an employe Of the
s9uthern Railway. was arrested charged
with dlsorderly conduct. This charge vas
made only that Dunton might he held He
was really arrested on suspicion of having
run the Wild engine into the swiftly NOV
Ing passenger train.
Dnnton denies that he had ANYTHING 10
90 with the wreck and says he was not
| cialn tnat he was seen to get on the en-
CINE and they say further that he had no
business there as he Is a ward conductor
llnnton has several Eashes In his head,
Nuch ne admits receiving In the wreck,
hul ne maintains that he was not on the
The officials Of the road soon after the
wreck dispatched a special train To Nc.
Donough to bring up Mr. Lennon. whose
MILO ana daughter were killed In the wreck
Inc father accompanied the bodies back ia
McDonough this afternoon.