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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01

the association bought for future needs,
and will not make use of the property for
library purposes al present
The new industry which proposed to
locate here, is not likely to materialize,
as the committee appointed for the pur-
pose, found upon investigation that the
promoters wanted the Hinsdale people
to furnish the money, and still allow
them to retain about a complete control
ling interest in the concern.
Michael Lally, an employee at the Halle
& Frost wooden mill, stepped through a
trap-door Monday, receiving injuries
which will lay him up for several weeks.
No bones were broken but he was Sc
riously bruised about the head and hip,
and a thumb was dislocated. Mr.. Lally
was carrying his arms full of goods, so
that he did not see the opening.
The members of the class of 03, Hins-
dale High school met at the school build
ing last Friday evening, and went in a
body to the home of Miss Sara Stearns,
a member of the class who lives on the
Brattleboro road. The week before the
class met with Miss Winnie Tilden, when
a double mock marriage was the princi-
pie feature of the evenings entertain
ment The gathering at Miss Stones was
the wedding reception.
The dance which was given by the
last Friday evening was attended by 6S
couples. and was an enjoyable occasion.
After all expenses were paid the proceeds
were given to Louis Odette, one of the
band members, whose wife recently un-
derwent an operation, and is still cared
for in the hospital. The music was fur
nished by the band. and Fred MaXfeld
of Ashuelot was prompter.
A lady living not a thousand miles from
Canal n "
recently to loan a wheelbarrow to man
who represented that he had been at
work in town for a well known citizen,
that he had a few goods he wished to
move, and would return the barrow in a
short time, or the next morning at the
latest. The request was kindly complied
with. The man was last seen on the road
to Brattleboro He was accompanied by
a woman and two small boys, one of
whom was evidently the goods" TO be
moved. as he was being trunded along in
the wheelbarrow. which 1t is needless TO
say has not been returned TO the owner.
The first dramatic performance in the
new town han will be given on Thursday
evening Nov. I. when Denman Thomp-
sons latest success, "Our New Minister"
will be given by the original company.
For such an attraction as this to visit
Hinsdale, means, il goes without saying,
a packed house. Denman Thompson S
plays are among the most worthy of all
by American playwrights, and at the
same time they give an encouraging view
of the world. There is some sorrow in
them, but no pessimism; the tears one
sheds are never bitter. Uncle Denman''
| has not lived in vain. The world has
been made a better and brighter place
| for many, because he has shown us that
sweet, wholesome plays may at the same
time be of absorbing interest. Seats will
| go on sale at Jones's drug store, Hinsdale
| on Monday morning, Nov. 4, at 9 o'clock
Mail orders will be promptly attended to-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
ASHUELOT, N, n.

John Fitzgerald of Wilton, a former
resident, visited here last week.
The Ashueot Wooden company have
placed a mixer in their gas plant to i'm
prove the lighting of their mill.
Willie Detour and wife are soon to To-
cate in Fitchburg, Mass, where he has
secured a good position in a wood box
factory.
Taft Smiths valuable black mare,
BLACK Bess." was badly cut and torn
last Friday by being caught in a barbed
wire fence.
Charles Cunningham has recently built
a small house on the Mortified, BIOL
ton" road at Upper Ashuelot which he
is to occupy alone.
Carpenters have begun work on the
Catholic church, making extensive re-
pairs. The stills are to be replaced, part
of the roof reshingled and the buildings
reprinted.
John j. Qualters of this village and
Miss Clara j. (Buff) Beauchesne, of Hins-
dale, who were married at the Hinsdale
Catholic church last week Tuesday, re-
turned, to this village Saturday from a
wedding tour which included Buffalo, the
exposition, and Niagara Falls. They will
live with Mr.. Qualters,s parents on
Church street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, NOV
WILMINGTON.

Rev. and Mrs. Dunn have returned from
their vacation.
The village trustees are repairing the
reservoir on High street
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott of Lyons, N. y,
were in town over Sunday.
Mr.. Pessen of Saratoga Springs, ~ Y,
is guest at the Vermont House.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Crafts are settled
in their new home the Haskell place.
Walter Lincoln of New York and a
friend are spending few days in town.
f. S. Crafts has bought a fine pair of
horses of w. A. Wilcox of Jacksonville.
Mrs. Charles Rose and daughter of Bel
lows Falls are guests of Mrs. Gertrude
Kingsley.
Mrs. Harry e. Corkins is very ILL., Her
sister Mrs. Mary Willard of New York,
is caring for her.
Mrs James Mcdonald and children
have returned from a visit to the north
ern part of the state.
1t is understood that the Wilmington
Grain and Lumber company have leased
their mill to people from Boston.
We regret to learn that o. o. Wares
family will leave town for the winter, but
congratulate Brattleboro upon the fact.
A NJ. Parmalee has returned from Med
ford, Mass, where he went to visit his
III.
Mrs Henry Blanchard has disposed Of
her property in Jacksonville, and will
make her home with Mrs. George Roberts
of this place.
The time for the payment of taxes ex-
pired Wednesday night, and the uncol-
lected taxes were placed in the hands Of
the constable on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts of Brat
Lob Il, gIurr 20
to New York. Mrs George F. Roberts
accompanied them to the city.
Mrs. Mary Morgan returned home last
| Saturday after an absence of four weeks,
! during which she attended the state con-
/ vention of the w. c. T. U. at Brandon.
She also visited in Ludlow, Proctorsville,
/ Bellows Falls and Bratteboro.
The young people gave delightful Hal
| lowe'en party at the town hall Thursday
! evening. The hall was decorated in a
tasteful manner with pumpkins, corn, and
/ spruce boughs. a chicken-pie supper was
| served at the Vermont House, and the &C.
casion was one of great pleasure and
merriment from first to last.
Frank e. Allen met with serious
accident recently which came near caus-
! ing the loss of a leg. He was feeding
! the hay pressing machine used by Mr..
| Ryder and stepped into the press to tread
! the hay down, when he was caught by
the powerful plunger, and it was only by
/ chance that he escaped as well as he did.
| At about II o'clock last Saturday night
the fire bell sounded and the engine COM
pany was soon on the ground, to learn
I that the fire was not in this village, but
at West Dover, five miles distant. After
some delay, about 40 men, with the en-
gine. reached that place, and did excel
lent service in saving the village, which
would certainly have been destroyed had
| help not been given by our people Il. L.
| Burbee's saw mill and wood working
shop were completely destroyed, with all
the contents. The Insurance of $4,000 was
written with c. NJ. Russel's agency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
0VERTAXED.
Hundreds of Brattleboro Readers
Know What 1t Means.

The kidneys are overtaXed.
Have too much to do.
They tell about it in many aches and pains.
Backache, sideache, headache.
Early symptoms of kidney ills.
Urinary trouble, Diabetes, Bright's disease
follow.
A Brattleboro citizen tells here a certain
cure.
Mrs. Langille of So Elliot street, says II was
taken with pains in my back and hips and as
weeks and months went by they became more
severe and lasted longer. Finally kidney
was very distressing and caused me a great
deal of annoyance. could not do any.hard
work. the most trivial tired me out, and 1 had
no energy to do anything. If was on my
feet for any length of time was taken with a
dizziness and blurring before the eyes. 1
often got so weak and nervous l could not
stand longer and almost fell over. The con
slant pain i'm my back and hips became so Sc
we're that il made me sick at the stomach Ny
daughter got me Doan's Kidney Pills at a
drug store. They did me a wonderful lot of
good. ] felt much better and stronger in
every way than had for some years. have
every confidence i'm Doans Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents Eos
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, y. Y, sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name-D oan's-and take no
substitute.
Sold by Geo. E. Greene, SO Main street, Brat
tleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
BoNDVILLE.

Mark Kendall of New York is visiting
in town.
Mrs. Maria Hayward returned from
visit at Greenfield, Mass, Monday.
Rev. Scion Fairbanks will begin a Sc
ries of revival meetings in the church
Nov. 10.
Mrs. L. X Burbank and her son.
George, returned from a visit to New
York city last week.
Mrs. Jerry Mcdonald, who lived the
other side of Taylor Hill, died suddenly
Sunday evening. She had been In her
usual health, but had an epileptic attack
to which she had been subject for several
Years and died Immediately. She leaves
a husband and several children. The
funeral was from the Methodist churcn
In Rondvile Wednesday, Rev. w. f. HUI
of1ciating The burial was in the VII
lage cemetery.
I M. Kendall has sold his farm ana
+,roher land to Reed Bros. of New Hamp-
shire. who have already the machinery
here for putting up a large mill. Mr..
Kendall is moving into the A X BurpanK
house in the village. He had an auctloh
TUESDAY at the farm and very large
crowd attended. Reed Bros. have poush'
a large tract of land paying $4,000 Tor H.
I M Kendall and his brother' u -,
receiving $4,000 for their properly ana
Tennings and Buffum the $4,000 for their
land In Winhall and srattoh'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
THE PUTNEY COLUMN.
Death Of Dennlson Davis.

Dennison Davis, 49, died about K
o clock Sunday afternoon of senility COM
plicated by heart affection. He had a.
chill three days before, which fastened
the end. The funeral was held at the
house Tuesday afternoon, Rev. j. H. Rem
nett officiating The singing was by Miss
Helen Robertson. The burial was in Mr.
Pleasant cemetery, the bearers being TT
/. Scott, Charles Brown, Henry Craw-
ford and G. H. Phillips. Mr.. Davis wa
born in Putney May 3, 1873 and was n
son of Alanson and Experience (Orvis1
Davis. He spent most of his life on tho
home farm and was known up and down
the Connecticut valley as a dealer in
horses and cattle, although in recent
years he had not carried on this BUSH
ness as extensively as formerly. For
many years he devoted a large part of
his time to the importation of Canadian
horses and to the shipment of cattle to
the markets of Brighton. He was a man
of sterling character, honorable in every
deal, and enjoyed the respect of his fell
low men. He had held every important
town office except that of clerk and treas
urer, and represented the town in the
legislature of 1880. He had been admins
traitor of many estates, performing his
duties with entire satisfaction to all con-
cerned. He married, in 1910, Catherine NJ.
Scott, who died in 1878 His son, Warren,
died in 1876, leaving two children, Hattie
E., now Mrs c. A. McRae of Brattleboro,
and Dennison p, who is with his mother,
Mrs. S. M. Davis, in Minnesota Mr.
Davis again married, in 1886, Abbie Jane
(Joslin) Evans, who died several years
ago. Mr.. Davis leaves one brother,
Charles Davis of Drummer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. H.

S. L. Rice broke one bone in his right
arm last week
The ladies' circle will meet for work at
the hall Thursday afternoon.
Rev II. E. Rouillard preached his fare
well sermon here last Sunday.
Edna Amidon is working in the family
OF A. F. Schwenk in Brattleboro.
Winfield Farr is taking violin lessons
from Clint Dugan of Brattleboro.
Miss Carrie Fisk is working for a few
days for Mrs. G. F. Burnham, who is ill.,
Mrs. Ira Farr spent a few days last
week with her daughter, Mrs Charles
warwick, in Putney.
The personal property of the late Geo.
Crowningshield, which was sold by auc-
ton Saturday, brought fairly good prices
Miss Bemis, a former teacher in No
l. has been calling on some of her pupils,
and attended church here last Sunday.
The members of Spofford Grange will
meet at the home OF S. L. Rice Saturday
morning to help him husk out his corn
on account of his being disabled by a
broken arm. Dinner will be served at
noon on the picnic plan. Should the day
be stormy, come Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
NoRTHEIELp. MASS.

The Unitarian society will hold it's an
nual harvest supper and dance in the
town hall on the evening of Nov. 7th
Supper will be served at o'clock; dane
ing to begin at 8 o'clock The music will
be furnished by the ladies' symphony or
chestra of Athol.
The body of Mrs. C. T. Bagnall was
brought to West Mortified on Wednes-
day afternoon for burial. Several of her
friends and relatives met the family at
the cemetery where a short burial SER
vice was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Piper.
RS. Bagnall was the daughter of Will
am Holton of this town. She spent
N of her life here and leaves a large
.le of relatives and friends in the town.
~ married c. T. Bagnall, editor of the
Turner's Falls Reporter, II years from the
day of her burial. She has one daughter,
a child of seven years. Much sympathy
is felt for the bereaved family. She had
been in delicate health for several months
and at last succumbed to an attack of
pneumonia.
j. X. Starkey, the inventor of the safety
bicycle died at Coventry, England, Tues
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
Resignation of Rev. W. T. sparhawk

The resignation of Rev. w. T. Spar
hawk, pastor of the Congregational
church, was read last Sunday. AS an
nounced last week, meeting of the
church was held at the close of the morn
ing service and at this meeting Mr.. Spar
hawks resignation was read by Deacon
c. E. Prouty After fully considering the
conditions which made Mr.. Sparhawk's
dismissal advisable. his physical ailments
being of a serious nature, it was voted to
accept the resignation. Mr.. Sparhawk
made a statement to the church, in which
he said that 1t was wholly on account of
his i'll health that he asked to be dis
missed. He said he had not accomplished
all that he intended to or all that he
should If he were able, physically, to con-
tinue the work. He still retained deep
interest in the welfare of the church, and
if desired would suggest as his successor
a young man whom he was confident
would take up the work in a way that
would be entirely satisfactory to the par
ish. Mr.. Sparhawk came to Putney as
pastor nearly two years ago and is held
in high esteem by the church and COM
munity. He was given a leave of alb
sence of three months recently, and at
that time he intended to return to his
labors here, but decided to follow the ad-
vice of his physician. He will occupy the
pulpit for the last time as pastor next
Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
Senator Jones Returns.

The return of United States Senator
John p. Jones of Nevada to act again
with the Republican party is announced
Senator Jones is reported as saying: ii
have experienced no change in any of my
political convictions. l am as sincere a
believer in the doctrine of bimetalism as
when l left the Republican party solely
for that cause, and were the conditions
today as then l would be numbered
among those defending it, The enormous
output of gold however. has accomplish
ed what bimetallism would have accom-
plished. The silver issue is dead, and VIC
are face to face with other issues. l have
always acted with the Republican party
upon every question but silver. 1 be.
lieve that in the alignment of political
parties today the Republican party is
the only one which is in touch with the
economic progress of the Goth century.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
Porto Rico's Possibilities.

The commercial interests of the country
appear to be awakened to the possibili-
ties of our trade with the island of Porto
Rico. The recent visit to New York OF
a delegation of merchants and bankers
representing the commercial interests OF
the island. has had much to do with this
The orange crop of Porto Rico is earlier
than that of Florida or California, and
5000 packages of this fruit of this sea-
sons growth have already come into
New York from the island. All that is
needed is careful cultivation to increase
greatly the quantity and quality of Porto
Rican fruits valuable for the American
market. 1t is asserted that, with the
latest approved methods, as much sugar
can be grown to the acre as there is in
Cuba and Hawaii 1t is stated that the
sugar. coffee and tobacco crops of the is
land are capable of wonderful develop
ment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
ATHENS.

Schools in town closed Friday of this
week
Repairs on the church are progressing
rapidly.
Percy Ball from Keene, N. H, spent
Sunday at his home here.
Mrs. H. J. Hastings returned from her
visit to Springfield the first of this week.
Miss Amy Griffith and friend from
Keene, n. H., are visiting at W. M,
Balls.
Mr.. Piper and Mrs Dickson from Proc
torsville have been spending a few days
at F. d. Stevens's.
j. NJ. Powers's people report very
ENJOYABLE time spent at the exposition
and Niagara Falls.
Mrs. Nathan Robbins, who has been
with her son in Windham through the
summer, returned to e. w. Robbins's last
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
A Kiplinu-ism.

Kipling's anecdote as a preface to his
attack upon the recent army appoint
ments in England really puts the singer
of his exposure in the beginning of his
article rather than in the tall as usual.
The anecdote has to do with a man who
was carrying a bag and of whom a fell
low-traveller asked what 1t was the bag
contained. "Mongooses," was the an
swer MY brother sees snakes. and
I'm taking the mongooses up to kill
them" But your brother doesn't see
real snakes" mo, but these aren't
real mongooses. "-[Windsor Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01

The inspector of the Womans Relief
corps will inspect Col. w. II. Greenwood
corps Nov. 10.
Mr. and Mrs Lorenzo Scott of Spring
field, Mass, came to Putney Tuesday to
attend the funeral of Dennison Davis.
Mrs. Clarabel Stebbins and Miss May
Brooks returned Saturday from visit
with Mrs Austin Smith in Keene, N. H.
H. B. Powell, administrator of the E. F.
Hooper estate, sold the homestead by
auction Wednesday to Mark Ward for
S1512.
Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Hannum went Tues
day to Andover to visit Mrs. Hannum' s
sister, and were going thence to Weston
for a visit.
w. e. Pierce has bought a Mccormick
corn husker which is a new style of ma
chine for this section. 1t has capacity
of 300 bushels in 10 hours, and shreds the
fodder in addition. Mr.. Pierce has husk-
ed 100 bushels in four hours.
Harold Walter Smith. son of Mr.. and
Mrs Austin Smith of Keene, N. H., for
merly of Putney, died in Keene Saturday
of cholera infantum. The burial was in
East Putney Sunday The age of the
child was seven months, two days.
Mrs. A. G.. Smith of Baldwinsville'
Mass, visited her parents, Mr. and MRS
n. C. Newcomb, over Sunday. Mr.. smith
who is employed in a toy factory in Bald
winsville is in i'll health and is unable to
work more than a few hours each day.
George Loveland opened tin store this
week in the room in Crosby building re-
Gently vacated by F. ]. Martin. Mr.. Mar
tins harness shop is located in "A. W. D.
WillSns's marble shop. Mr.. wilkins hay
ing moved his marble business TO MS
farm.
The Worcester Telegram recently con-
tanned an account of an entertainment by
the Woman's auxiliary to the Worcestei
association of Spiritualists, at which lo'
people were present. Among the numbers
was an address by Mrs. NJ ID. whitman
medium, of Putney.
An effort is being made to arrange foI
a series of dancing lessons to be given &c
the young people of the village by Guy
Chandler of Bellows Falls. paper SO,
Letting subscriptions is being circulated
and if sufficient amount can be guarah'
teed to cover the cost school VIII DC
organized
A surprise party was held Monuay an
ternoon and evening at the home OF MIS-
II. E. Taft in honor of Mrs. Tafts pirtil'
dav Anniversary. Supper was served
and in the evening there was large az az
tendance. The time was spent YelS
pleasantly, and Mrs. Taft was presehte'
with several remembrance
George P. Parker's team, in charge o.
Patrick Dunn, ran away Tuesday at III;
Parker farm. The driver fell on loa'
of corn, to which the horses Were az
tached, startling the horses. AFTER en-
circling the corn barn the wagon CAM
in contact with a corner of that building
and the horses, being freed, continues
across the railroad track to the meaoow
The damage done was principally 10 '''
wagon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01
KEENE, N. H.

Three cases of diphtheria have mace
their appearance in the city TINS Weeh ,o
and one of them, little boy named EarIe
Sparks, proved fatal only re" houis
after the case was discovered.
Business men of this city have secured
control of the Leominster' Mass, oa S
Light company, capitalized at $5OOOo, anu
1t is reported that the same syndicate
has options on several Massachusetts
plants
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01

Mrs. I. ]. Burrows has gone to visit
her brother at Lynn, Mass.
Rev. R. X. Marvin will preach in the
church next Sunday at p m.
Rev. r. F. Lowe will preach in the
chapel next Sunday afternoon at o'clock
Mrs. Polly Lees house and barn have
been painted recently, giving the place
an improved appearance.
Luther Streeter has accepted a good po-
sition with a telephone company at
Athol and began work last Monday.
The ladies' circle will meet next We'd
nesday and will serve dinner at noon at
their room. A cordial invitation to all
is extended.
Vernon Grange will hold a regular
meeting next Saturday evening when
District Deputy H. w. Sargent is eX-
pected to be present.
The many friends of Robert Allen and
Mrs. Minnie Easton, who were married
Oct. "a, are glad to tender their best
wishes and congratulation Mr. Allen is
one of our most reliable and worthy
young men, only son of j. c. Allen, Esq.
He intends to remain in town and has
already made a successful farmer. The
bride is an estimable South Newfane
lady, who has made many friends during
her residence here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01

AS a quick way of adjusting the claims
of Is American citizens who were deport-
ed from South Africa and the Transvaal,
the British government has awarded the
sum of $4,000 to be distributed among
than
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-01

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
overlooking in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used 10 be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys
but now modern science proves that nearly
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ming in kidney trouble.
lfyou are sick you can make no mistake
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