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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04

The SD annual meeting of the Vermont
State Teachers association will be held
at Burlington Oct. 24-26
Willie Paddock, g. was killed Thursday
in the west part of Bennington An old
fashioned sled standing against the side
of barn tipped over, and the rod caught
him back of the head and threw him to
the floor, breaking his neck.
Hon. William II. Slade "a. a native of
Mddlebury who was prominent in pub
lie life in Ohio many years. died Friday
in Painsville. He had been a state SEN
ator in Ohio. He was at one time
United States consul at Nice and later at
Brussels.
Walter Murphy. motorman on the Ben
nington and Hoosck Falls electric rail
road, was killed almost instantly Thurs
day. He was attempting to cOuple two
cars on a switch. when n regular car
running at a good rate of speed struck
one of them, crushing him between the
bumpers. He leaves a wife and two
children.
Clark Elwen, who owned a large farm
in SALISBURY. is thought to have been
murdered recently in Naples, y. Y.
where ne had been spending several
months with relatives He attended a
fair and was last seen in the COMPANY of
two men after all three had been drink
ing. Several hours later his body was
He had been horribly cut one wound eX-
tending around the forehead from ear to
ear. He had been beaten with heavy
cane which was found nearby and which
was identified as belonging to one of the
two men seen with him. The men were
arrested. About $50 which Elwell had in
his possession had disappeared.
The stockholders of the Ogdensburg and
Lake Champlain railroad met at Ogdens-
burg on Friday and voted unanimously
for a consolidation of the various lines
controlled by the Rutland railroad COM
pany. all but ten of the 1900 shares vot-
ing. The lines affected are the Rut-
land Canadian. Rutland railroad. the Ben
nington and Rutland, and the Ogdens-
burg and Lake Champlain. The design
in putting all branches under one man
agement is to increase the efficiency of
the lines and lessen operating expenses.
The Odgensburg and Lake Champlain
road will actually pass out of existence
but the company will retain its name
until all Indebtedness is liquidated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04

=. S. PRATT, M. D.,
Is No. Main ST., Brattleboro.
Office hours: to 2.30, $50 to s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04
WHITINGHAM.
IS. Harley Upton is improving.

Mrs. Harley Upton is improving.
Mrs. r. A. Nichols has returned.
Katie Benjamin is at c. S. Chase's.
H. A. Wheeler was on the sick list last
week
Newton Upton is making repairs on his
house.
Mrs Marion Howard is working for
Mrs. Ophelia Snow.
Wesley Kentfield. Arthur Wheeler and
Calvin Baker were in Brattleboro Thurs
day.
Mrs. Otis Wheeler has moved back to
the village and Carl and Arthur will
board with her.
Paul Chase is III with kidney trouble
Dr. Stafford of North Adams was called
Monday in consultation with DR.. Ward
G. S. Chase came home from Newrane
Sunday afternoon. He Will not return
until Monday. as court has adjourned
until next Tuesday.
Addison Farnsworth OF Hyde Park,
Mass. called on relatives Tuesday. His
sisters. Laura and Alice Boyd will re-
turn with him. and will start Sunday
night to spend the winter in the West.
A quiet wedding took place Tuesday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Nellie G. Cor
don of 80 Davis street Springfield. Mass,
when her daughter, Amy Evelyn, was
married to Myron Adelbert Bedford son
of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Bickford of
this town. Rev. Willard E. Streeter of
Warren. Vt. cousin of the groom,
assisted Rev. j. w. Stephan of the
Methodist church in Greenfield in the
service. The ceremony was performed
with the young people standing under an
arch of evergreen and asters. Charles
b. Fisher of Revere was best man and
eietar IF tho bride Mildred Nav Gordon
was bridesmaid. The costume of the
bride was white chiffon over white Swiss
muslin trimmed with white satin and
lace She carried roses. The bridesmaid
wore pink muslin with pink chiffon and
satin trimmings. She carried pink carna-
tions. Only the two families and imme-
date friends were present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04
CASHIER LEWIS SENTENCED.
viii Serve Seven Years in the House
of orreotion-Pleaded Guilty to
Falsifyinq Accounts.

After n plea of guilty to the charge
of classifying the accounts of the Farm
ers' National bank at Vergennes, David
H. Lewis of Vergennes was sentenced
by Judge Hoyt II. Wheeler today in
the United States circuit court to seven
years Imprisonment in the house of
correction at Rutland.
Lewis, who was so years old was
cashier for nearly 20 years of the Farm
ers National bank, which went into the
receivers hands last April with a short
age of about $4,000. The cashier, to-
gether with Lieut.. Gov. Martin f. Allen
of North Ferrisburg, and John w
Ketchum of Vergennes was indicted and
arrested last May for completely in
wrecking the bank. of which Mr.. Allen
was vice president All three secured
bail.
Congressman II. II. Powers of Nor
risville acted as counsel for Lewis. He
made a strong plea for the prisoner and
stated that Lewis had more than made
up the shortage in his account, and ask
ed that leinency be shown. District
Attorney Martin replied for the prosecu-
ton. Shortly after Lewis was sentenced
he was removed to his cell at the house
of correction. He remained calm
throughout the trial.
The cases against Messrs. Allen and
Ketchum will be tried in Rutland in
November.
Lewis was brought before the grand
jury Wednesday to give testimony in
regard to the banks affairs. Bank Ex-
aminer Fish who discovered the shortage
last April, and Lieut.. Gov. Allen, a for
mer vice president of the bank, who is
under indictment for completely in wreck
ing that institution. have also testified
before the grand jury this term. Further
indictments in connection with the bank
are expected. Lewis appeared uncon-
cerned when in court today, and evil
IDENTIFY takes his sentence philosophically.
He said the sente e was two years
more than he expec d, his idea being
that the judge would consider five years
long enough
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04
Bottomless Pit on Rutland Railroad.

The roadbed of the Rutland railroad
recently dropped out for a distance
100 feet long and 90 feet deep south of the
railroad station in Ferrisburg. The soil
had slidden away from under the track
but the iron remained suspended, al
though gradually settling into the abyss
The company had the chasm nearly filled
with stone when another slide occurred,
the surface going down about IA feet in
20 minutes. About a quarter of an acre
of surface ground was carried away
Eighty carloads of stone were thrown
into the immense hole. Since then the
land has settled nearly half a dozen
times. and 500 carloads of dirt and 339
carloads of stone have been used in an
attempt to fill the opening. The mass
of dirt which has slidden away has dam
med Lewis creek to a depth of several
feet. and the river has set back over a
large extent of intervale The sub-soil
is soft, blue clay of the consistency of
soft putty. A testing rod 80 feet long
did not reach the bottom of this deposit
The railroad had been running over the
spot half a century, but this is the first
serious slide that has occurred.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04
BRATTLEBoRo MARKET REPORT.
Slight Advance in Pork-Sword Fish
Out of the Market-Peach Season
Practically at an End.

There has been a change in the
price of pork this week, owing to an
advance made by wholesalers. Local
dealers are also paying half a cent a
pound more for pork, live weight.
Both chickens and fowls bring less
money in the wholesale market
Sword fish is now out of the market
and halibut is scarce. The peach
season, which has been unsatisfactory
all through, is about closed AS a
whole peaches this year have been
small and of a poorer flavor than
usual. Chestnuts are coming into the
market.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04
erattIeboro at the Head.

From the Bellows Falls Times.l
Brattleboro again scored a splendid
success last week in her Valley Fair.
1t was Hooker weather both days, and
the attendance and enthusiasm were
all that could be desired. Windham
county rejoices with Brattleboro in
her ability year after year to keep at
the head of the fair procession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04

Admiral Sampson made a request to
the Schley court of inquiry Friday TO
be represented before it by counsel, but
the court refused the request, on the
ground that it did not consider the Ad-
miral as party to the case. The
principal witnesses of the day were Lieut..
Hood, OF the Hawk, and Capt McCalla,
of the Marblehead, who testified to the
delivery of dispatches from Admiral
Sampson to Commodore Schley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04
Soldier at MckinIey's Tomb Attacked.

A strange story comes from Westlawn
cemetery in Canton. Ohio, where a COM
pany of regulars are guarding the vault
in which President McKinley's body lies.
1t is alleged that Private DePrend, who
was on guard on top of the vault, saw a
man appearing from behind a tree 40
feet away. He watched the stranger 90
minutes. saw him hurry to a tree 10
feet nearer. He then challenged him to
halt, and the command not being needed
DePrend raised his gun to shoot, but at
that instant another man rushed toward
him from the opposite side, threw up the
gun, and the bullet was spent in the air.
The second stranger struck DePrend on
the right side of the abdomen with
knife, cutting a large cash through over
coat and blouse, but not opening the
flesh. In the struggle DePrend fell and
rolled down the side of the vault. Lieu
tenant Ashbridge, who was in front of
the vault, heard the shot, but when ne
rushed to the top the strangers were
gone. The cemetery was at once search
ed and the guard increased. DePrend
says the second man carried a white
package in his right and something that
glittered in his left hand. Some stories
of incendiary conversations overheard
in the crowds that have visited the GEM
etery are told. including one remark by
stranger: Lots of people would like
to see this whole thing blown up"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04

Sold in Brattleboro by Geo. e. Greene,
in Bellows Falls by H. H. Davis. Call
for free sample.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-10-04
Business Garns.

AMES CONLAND, VI. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office in Crosby Block. Hours to a
n, l to 3 p. m. Residence, Walnut ST
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
HEBRON.


The winter term of the academy open
ed Tuesday with over 100 students. A
good number for the first day and holi-
day too.
Ira Bearce has gone back to Orono.
Herbert Bowman will not 20 back to
Colby at present as his health is not
good.
Miss Hazel Donham has been assist
ing In Mr.. Melcher's store during the
holidays.
A. NJ. Richardson is home from Port
land for while.
Scott Bearce has returned from visit
to his sisters in Massachusetts,.
Miss Hattie Murch, who has been WIS.,
iting her sister, Mrs. Locke, at Mechsn'
ic Falls, Is now at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tribou of Mschias have
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph
Bibbs.
People are still hauling apple barrels
This morning Crhursday) Q degrees
below zero, making the second time be-
low this winter.
We have news this week Of the death
of Mrs. Il. NJ. Watkins in New York
Mrs. Watkins wsss native Of Paris and
for some years resident of South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE polNos OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
PARIS HILL.

First Baptist Church. Rev. II. H. Bishop
sunday school At IS n. Sabbath Evening Ser
vice at 1850 ?. n. Prayer Meeting Thursday
'' Gniversanss Church: Sunday School every
Sunday at IL 4. n.
Advertised letters in Paris post office
Jan. LIST:
Solomon 8. Francis.
limo Jozo Soares.
Elias wheaton.
Mrs. Della Stanfare.
Mr. Roscoe j. Childs.
A mstcehd race was pulled off one day
last week, between the horses of F. A.
Tufts and Il. L. Scribner. Course from
the smile guidebosrd" by the house Of
E. Z. Chapman to the next turn; best
two in three. Tufts won the stake OF q
dollars worth of oats to side.
The many friends of Miss Winifred
A. Willis will be glad to know that she
is at home again from the hospital at
Lewiston, and Is gaining rapidly.
III. p. Hammond spent Sunday at Ken
nebuuk with Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Curtis.
Jan. LIST about $50 new volumes, pre-
sented by Mr.. and Mrs. James Murray
Kay of Brookline, Mass, were placed In
the library in Hamlin Memorial Hall.
The gift includes large number Of his
tories and biographies, as well as fiction,
religious works, books on art, essays,
out-of-door books, children's books and
many others. The selection Is well
adapted to the needs Of the library, and
will be appreciated by the patrons.
Mr.. Kay is a member Of the firm OF
Houghton, Mifflin & Co., and the books
are all published by that firm. The
library Is open every Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis NJ. Brown are
here for few days, stopping at the
Hubbard House.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
EAST SUMNER.

A party of the friends and neighbors
of Arthur L. Palmer turned out on New
Years day and cut and hauled up q
generous pile of wood for him, for
which Mr.. Palmer feels very grateful, as
he Is unable to do any work on account
of severe lameness, which compels him
to 20 about on clutches. Such acts OF
kindness are worthy and are greatly
appreciated.
On New Years eve donation party
was extended to Rev. T. D. Davies at
the vestry.
On Christmas, Mr.. Davies was pre-
sented with fur robe and blanket; Rev.
B. F. Turner with purse Of money.
Workmen are putting up the new tel
phone wire, and soon "hello, there" can
be heard.
Capt. L. B. Bisbee killed his big pork
er last week. When dressed off 1t
weighed $40 pounds. This beats the
record here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
GREENWOOD.

Meteorologically speaking, the new
century and the new year came In pleas
ant, and In a very congenial manner;
the night throughout being clear, and at
daylight the temperature was two de-
grees above the freezing point; but old
Boreas soon took command, bringing on
winter weather again, and Thursday
morning 1t was five below zero.
Stillman Cole seems at present to be
working the rule of loss and gain. He
lost heavily, together with his father,
when burned out in the fall, then gained
wife Christmas Day, and more recent
" had one of his work horses kicked,
injuring him so severely as to make 1t
necessary to kill him. The horse was
good worker, and said to have been
worth 800. We all congratulate Still
man on his gain, but are sorry for his
loss, and hope he will have better luck
in the future.
A. S. Brooks has horse on the lame
list, also caused by a kick, 80 that for
the present he Is unfit to work.
Leon Brooks of South Paris came up
to the Bennett place Wednesday, and
took home q bull calf which he had
formerly bought. Mr.. Brooks raised the
calf, then sold him, but thought so much
Of the breed that he bought him back to
keep on his farm.
Mrs. Greenville Whitman also made a
short visit at the Bennett place on the
same day.
Thanks to Hiram for his good wishes
to all connected with the Democrat. We
rather think he stands at the head In re-
gard to the length of time he has con-
tributed to that paper, as well as bis
constancy during the last twelve years.
As for our humble self, we claim to
have got there quite frequently for
twenty years, missing 5uuiI one week
year !Iaf1re last, and not one last year
But In consequence of old age. the
scarcity of happenings in this commun'
ity, and the distance to the post office,
we right here and now bow about three
quarters of ourself down and out, 80 fal
as weakly" items are concerned. There.
fore look for nothing from Greenwood
oftener than once month, except when
something special turns up.
1t was limited, and even more than
once, that there were to be two wed
dings on New Years Day; but as moth
| ing has been heard Of that kind, 1t II
now thought that neither of them mate
rallied.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
BETHEL


Monday evening the charity party for
the benefit Of the Bethel Library was
given in Odeon Hall. A good number
were present and pleasant evening was
enjoyed by those present. Quite little
sum was added to the treasury. The
library has recently purchased new
books and added fine set Of histories
for reference.
A watch meeting was held at the n.
E. church Monday evening, beginning
at nine O'Clock, and the old century
passed out and the new was ushered In
with appropriate exercises.
Monday and Tuesday evenings the pre-
liminary speaking for appointments for
the prize speaking took place at the
academy and Friday the final speaking
and selections were made. The follow
ing were chosen: Misses Edith Hast
ings, Grace Chapman, Ethel Farwell,
Helen Bisbee and Mamie Stevens, Ches-
ter Bean, Jerome Holmes, Guy Barker,
Everett Brown, Arthur Watson and
Walter Holmes. The speaking will
come off the first Of March.
Mr.. Laforest Bartlett Of Montana fs
here to visit his children who have been
cared for by their aunt, Miss Roberts.
Large quantities of dry wood are be-
ing hauled into the village as many fam
lilies did not secure enough last year to
last them through the season.
Judge Herrick was In Augusta to at
tend the opening Of the legislature.
Wednesday evening Mrs. j. G. Gehring
gave reception to the Tennis Club and
their friends In Odeon Hall. Several
college friends Of Mr.. Geo. Farnsworth
were his guests, and Miss Babcock of
Boston was also guest In the Gehring
home, and the presence of these young
people added much to the pleasure Of
the occasion. Reception from 8 to 8,
German from to 10. 1t was very
pleasant evening for all present.
Mr.. Ira Jordan sent a carload Of pota-
toes to Lynn this week.
The week of prayer will be observed
by union services by the several church
es in the village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
LOWELL.

The Congregational church has voted
to engage the services Of the present
pastor, Rev. Samuel Holden, for another
year.
E. T. Stearns bought him dog re-
Gently. He bought him Of his son Tru-
man for five dollars, just few minutes
after he had found nice lamb that the
dog had driven into the snow the night
before and nearly killed. With careful
nursing the lamb lived. In regard to
the dog deponent saith not.
Alice Stearns and Jessie Chapman
have returned to Fryeburg to school.
John r. McKeen IL here from Cumber-
land Mills on account Of the sickness OF
bis uncle, Salmon McKeen, who remains
about the same.
j. B. Kimball, I'd, who has been at
work 10 the woods above Chatham, has
returned home.
Charlotte Hobbs 10 at home from
wellesley College for the vacation.
Alice Benton ID quite sick ct present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
OXFORD.

The village schools opened Monday
Mr.. Spear principal high school, Miss
Hutchinson assistant, Miss Blake inter-
mediate, Miss Perkins primary.
Miss Perkins and Mrs. Chaplin attend
ed the Maine Pedagogical Association at
Lewiston.
Mrs. Walter Dawes of Auburn was
here last week.
Mrs. c. s. Hayes has returned from
Worcester, Mass.
Nina Wardwell Is still very sick.
The gasoline engine used by Lovejoy
and Brown for saving wood, exploded
on Thursday. The engine is total
wreck.
The Division of Sons of Temperance
installed their officers Thursday evening,
E. P. Faunce, Installing Officer, Nellie
Hayes, Grand Conductor:
WIPE. P. Faunce.
W.A.-Edith French.
Chaplain-Rev. Frederick Newport.
Treasurer-G. j. Parrot.
F.S.-Mrs. Chas. Hanscom.
R.S.-Bertha Hazen.
A. 3. S.-Ida Hawkes..
Con.-Reginald Robinson.
A.C.-Lucella Bracket.
I.S.-Alton Kayanaugh.
o. s.-Ralph Edwards.
P.W. P.-Dr. H. 4. Farris.
The funeral of Mrs. Yeat0n was held
on Wednesday, Rev. Mr.. Newport off,
ciating. Mrs. Yeston was So years Of
age and had lived with her son since
the death of her husband some years
ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
EAST HEBRON,


A cold wave recently came to US, and
appears resolved to tarry for the pres
emit.
Colds are prevalent.
A large number have stored the ice
for the creameries the past week, and
still some are working on ice, and will
not finish for several days.
Rev. Mr.. Wheeler gave very fine
moral discourse last Sunday. He ia now
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Hiram
Keene, In Turner.
Fred Keene was at home last Sunday
from his work In Carthage.
F. e. Whiting came home from Can
ton Christmas Day. He returned to
Canton Point Thursday, having engaged
large lot of hay to press In that place.
He pressed hay there several weeks ago.
He has had good run of work this fall,
and 80 far this winter.
A. n. Hutchinson from Bethel Is visit
ing his old friends and neighbors. It Is
a number of years since he has been here
until this time. he received a cordial
greeting from them all.
Arthur DeCoster Is at home from his
work In Auburn for short visit.
The grange on Monday evening had a
sociable and candy pull to watch the old
century out and welcome the new one
In. A goodly number were present.
Sidney Allen and his son Edgar were
up from Auburn, and passed last Sun
day with Emily and Jane Allen In their
old home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
euckFleLp.

Amy Shaw returned to her teaching In
Braintree, Mass, Dec. 20. Her brother,
Howard P. Shaw, returned to bis studies
at the same place Jan. l.
Lila Spaulding, who came home from
Pennington Normal School on account
Of her mothers illness, returned Wed
nesday.
James Thompson has bought Of G. b.
Hersey the livery stable occupied by
Glines & Holland.
Albion Taylor of South Paris Is seen
on the streets often, exercising Georgia
and Laura Deans horses.
G. d. Hersey hopes to leave for New
York the 9Th inst.
At Irish Bros die block shop few
DAYS since, the writer saw them putting
up block II feet long by feet wide, q
inches thick, to be used for cutting cloth.
Atwood & Atwood, manufacturers OF
die blocks, have three brothers at work,
Charles, viii and Benjamin Record.
Ike Shaw Is hustling his taxidermy In
order to be off to Florida.
The new telephone line Is said to De
approaching this place via West Sumner.
Mrs. Sanford Lucas Is reported as Inn
proving.
Mrs. G. D. Bisbee and daughter Mary
were In town Friday. -.
DR.. VIM. P. BRIGHAM is seriously Ill
in Portland, where he and his wife went
to spend Christmas.
Monday evening, Dec. 3lst, union
meeting occurred at the Methodist
church to watch out the old year and
century and welcome the new. Owing to
illness we were not allowed to attend.
By report we learn that Rev. Messrs.
Munson and Turner participated. Ed
ward Bicknell spoke on the advancement
of literature, and H. D. Irish on that OF
inventions. John was there, and as he
stated on a former occasion, he "tOok
his lip along" At II O'Clock or there
abouts, the bell was rung and Rev. Mr..
Munson announced the advent OF the
new year and century.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-08
ALBANY.

Hunts Corner has no need Of doctor
at the present time-fine roads, fine
weather, with good health and plenty OF
work.
The Ladies' Circle met at the vestry
Thursday afternoon and evening. Mrs.
Il. o. Wilbur and Mrs. Nancy Andrews
entertained q good house, and a good
supper and q good time Is the report.
Ice business Is booming just now.
Miss Evie H. Wilbur leaves to-day for
Norway to resume work with Mrs.
Frank NOyes.
A. s. Cole has just bought three cows
Of Mrs. Il. G. Kimball.
DIR. Geo. Fernald has been In the place
testing cows. Abel Andrews and A. G.
Bean had their herds tested, and as 1t
proved none we're found wanting, but
all right.
Archie S. Cole has gone to New Hamp-
shire to resume his work at canvassing
for nursery stock.