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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
SOUTH NEWFANE.

c. s. Bickford, who came here to attend
the funeral of his brother, returned 10
his home in Newton Centre. Mass, last
Thursday.
Mr.. Bailey's and Mrs. STATIONS classes
in Sunday school met with Mrs. Stratton
on Christmas evening and had a Christ
mas tree. 1t was a very pleasant affair.
and all the children were remembered
by Santa Claus. Mrs. Samuel Morse's
class TO the number of 80 met at her
home on Thursday afternoon. The house
was very p~rettily trimmed with ever
green. The most interesting part Of the
program was the appearance of Santa.
who distributed presents TO the children.
not forgetting to give the teacher an oak
rocker.
Our community was saddened again
Wednesday. when Mrs. Ellis Bruce pass
ed away. Mrs. Bruce was born in Marl-
boro South Branch Feb. Il. 1912, the old
est daughter of Alvin and Hannah Ware
Bruce. She was married to w. +. Bruce
in 1866. and had always lived in Marlboro.
She is survived by her husband and two
sons, Arthur of Chester and Leon Of
Brattleboro, also by two brothers, George
A. Bruce of South Charlestown, y. H.
and James p. Bruce of Marlboro, and two
sisters, Lovica w. Bruce and Mrs.
Augusta H. Stanley. both of Marlboro.
Mrs. Bruce was a devoted wife and af-
fectionate mother, and had long been a
faithful and consistent member of the
Baptist church in this place. Her loss
will be felt keenly in her family. the
church and the community. The funeral
will be held from the house today, Fri
day, at l o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
GREEN RIVER.

Rev. Z. c. Fisher will hold services in
the church Sunday at go p. m.
d. NJ. Thompson spent Christmas with
his son and daughter in Riverside. Mass.
The family of D. G. Baker held a New
Years reunion on Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. s. y. Richmond.
Drury Pratt and daughter of East
hampton Srsas a. pass Vi iSss aevh s.S.
Mrs. Susan Larrabee.
Albert Larrabee was away on his
Christmas vacation last week and Mr..
Worden OF West Halifax carried the mail
in his absence.
Miss Lena Reed went Thursday to
Greenfield for a three weeks stay. Mary
Bracket is assisting Mrs. r. T. Cutting
during Miss Reeds absence.
The heavy rain Of Sunday and Monday
did NJ damage here. The ice did not go
out OF the mill pond, and people are max
ing ready to fill their ice houses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
DUN r

Although it was zero weather and the
vino blowing a gale from the northwest.
IS persons were present at the Congre-
gational church reunion and roll call on
New Years day. Dinner was served at
I O'Clock and then came the various re-
ports of committees. The financial re-
port showed that the church expenses of
all kinds for the year amounted to 1887.
Rev. w. p. Jackson's salary for preach
ing was paid in full up to Jan /. 1892. and
the year closed without any Indebtedness
against the church except what may be
needed to balance the new furnace ac-
count. which the trustees are confident
will be readily obtained when the time
arrives to settle with the contractor for
the furnace. The subscription list for
the fiscal year beginning July /. 1901. is
the largest that has been obtained for
nearly % years. The average attendance
at church for several years past has been
about 80. During the last six months
under the pastorate of Mr.. Jackson the
average attendance has been -. The
Christian Endeavor society has be n very
Ttive in its work and prosper,d well
e yejtr, having received nine new
Tin 1901 and has a total Of %
To this young peoples society belongs
the credit of sustaining all the church
meetings, including the Sunday services.
for the greater part of six months. while
the church was without a pastor the first
ny. of the year. The girls circle gave a
Table and encourag ing account of
ofic work during the year. and reported
r. S26 was received at their last an
sale Dec. 20. An important and
a4interesting part of the religious SER
Ell has been the music and the singing.
n.alby way of Encouragement 70 new
p,ts, Church Hymns and Gospel
WIGS" were bought a few months ago
secii in the service of song. The church
ure,bership at the present time is 81:
'ent 46, nonresident IS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
WHITING

c. 5. Chase returned from Bennington
Friday night.
Florence Pike was at home from VIII
mington for the holidays.
Robert NJ. Chase went 10 Mount Her
mon Tuesday to attend school there.
Mrs. Mary Reed was very in with
asthma last week. but is a little better at
this writing.
Mrs. Bessie Allbee returned to Will
Evansville and MIR. and Mrs. Adm Wheeler
to Athol Monday.
Watch night services were held at the
church Tuesday evening and a chicken
pie supper was served Thursday evening.
Merton Wheeler cannot bear his weight
on his foot. in consequence of q painful
bruise sustained last week while chopping
wood.
Tn, old %neighbors and friends. through
Mrs. L.lrissa Brown. sent Mrs. Julia T.
Hicks a Christmas box. Her health Is
very poor.
George Graves was coming down Har-
ley Upton's hill last Tuesday with a load
of bark when the uuu chain broke,
and ne slid IF the load upon the cross
bar. In this pcrlious position he guided
the horses as long as possible with one
rein and then let them go. They stopped
at James %Shippce's. lie sustained "a bad
bruise on the side of his head. and com
ll1lUNl tl ltfrlbl" PAINS IN ms tt'k. IL
was kept under the influence Of morphine
and in the afternoon the doctor said two
of bis ribs were cracked. 1t is hoped
ther are no internal injuries.
The Baptist church was filled to over
flowing Christmas night. 1t was appro-
priately decorated with evergreen. The
musical program consisted Of "a violin
solo by Elliott Davis duet, star in tho
East" by Mr.. Davis and his mother; trio.
by Mrs. George Wheeler. Mamie Stafford
and Florence Plumb; solo, by Deaco r
&. Streeter, and music by the choir. This
program was finely rendered. Young
ladies' and men and children OF the sum
day school had dialogues and recitations.
and there was a dialogue in costume 10y
grandma and her grandchildren. closing
with a tablcau. Good Night Ernestiue
Faulkner and Harold Wheeler appearing
in their "nighties. each holding "a small
candle. Then came the distribution OF
presents from a large tree representing
"a star. a decorated ladder and an express
Office which contained more than loo
packages. Mrs. G. +. Chase was pre-
seuted by Rev. r. \ Nichols with a
bea utiful pair of vases filled with purple
and white heur-de-lis. II was a complete
surprise and she could only respond Il
thank YOU" Mrs. r.. A.. Nichols received
a beautiful Wilton carpet from her class.
and Rev. r.. \. Nichols a purse OF money
from a few of his many friends
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
he FEARED he HAD LOST

When WI Ting Fang, the famous Chin
ese Minister to Washington, irritable and
somewhat forgetful from q severe cold,
missed one day from the front of his cap the
immense diamond he always wears there,
he was dreadfully frightened. A friend
pointed out that the statesman had mad
v~ertently donned his turban wrong side
before, and that the diamond was safe in
the rear. Had WI Ting Fang been wear
ing a Benson's Porous Plaster on his chest
or back to cure his cold, he never would
have doubted its location. He would have
felt it doing it's wor k,-warming and max
ing flexible the torpid muscles, extracting
the pain and soreness, promoting the free
circulation of the blood, stimulating the
skin and lungs to proper action, and so
dissolUing and banishing the malady. Thus
we perceive, beloved friends, that
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

The death of Miss Julia Fountain, who
died under suspicious circumstances at
Montgomery Centre Dec. 10, is being in
vestigated by the authorities. An inquest
was held upon the theory that an abor-
ton had heen committed. The stomach
and other parts of the body We're taken
to the state laboratory at Burlington for
analysis. 1t is suspected that some
strong drug was administered to the girl.
The citizens of Colchester have voted
to exempt the Winooski wooden mills
from taxation five years. 1t is expected
that the American Wooden company will
install 300 new looms at once. The Col
chester mills, operated heretofore as cot
ton mills, will be turned into a spinning,
carding and wooden department. It is ex-
pected that 1900 hands will be employed
as soon as the necessary changes are
made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
WEST DOVER,

The mercury dropped to 16 degrees be-
low zero Wednesday morning.
. There will be another dance at w. L.
Upton's hall Jan. 10.
Mrs. Mary Nido came here from Rowe,
Mass. to attend the New Years dance
at w. l.. Upton's.
E. L. Burbee of Windham and Mr..
Whitaker of Amherst We're in town on
business the first of the week.
On account of the bad weather. the
dance at the Green Mountain Inn was not
very well attended Only 30 tickets were
sold, but those present had an enjoyable
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
MARLBORO.

II. Whitney Shaw spent Sunday with
his parents.
Louise Adams of New York is visiting
her parents.
Charles Ames has returned from a visit
in Springfield.
Ray Dalrymple has been sent to the
hospital in Greenfield.
The donation at Rev. Mr.. Shaw's was
well attended and all had an enjoyable
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
Gard.

\ We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
VI refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
=" reene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it
rise to cure your cough or cold. We
ma guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
sfactory or money refunded.
memas Pharmacy, Geo. E. Greene,
theooks House Pharmacy, F. H. Holden
~ Co., Brattleboro.
be-. Stockwell, West Brattleboro.
sa.A. Temple & Co., Jacksonville.
oh Jones, Hinsdale, n. H.
S. Holland, Townshend.
.rber Brothers, West Townshend.
II NJ. Batchelder, Newfane.
ri p. Park, A. NJ. Merrtield, Williams
Vile.
W. c. Halliday, East Dover.
A. E.. Smith, Jamaica.
f. L. Wheeler, Wardsboro.
Brown & Ryder, West Wardsboro.
A. NJ. Corser, NJ. G. Williams, Putney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
WARDSBORO.

Nellie Wilbur, who has been i'll, is out
again.
DIR. Cole is ava on a pleasure trip of a
few days,
Carrie Martin is working for Mrs, a.
NJ. Farnum.
Mrs. Laura Stowell of Springfield.
Mass, is a guest of Mrs. Mary Eddy.
Frank Wood has moved his goods to
Jamaica, where his wife went some weeks
ago.
w. w. Kidder left Tuesday to spend
New Years with friends in Springfield,
and Worcester, Mass.
Cornelius Whitman, who lived in the
Whitman house, has moved into the up
stairs tenement of the old store building.
recently occupied by Frank Wood and
owned by L. NJ. Newell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
U WINDHAM,

A. A. Goodell shut down his mill for
the winter a few days ago. The output
was one million feet.
r.. Piggott has bought an interest in a
separator factory in Winchester, Mass.
The family went there Friday.
E. L. Burbee. administrator of the w.
II. H. Burbee estate, has sold the real
estate to II. NJ. Whitaker of Amherst.
Mass, and he has also sold his own teams
n a part of his real estate in Dover to
Mr.. Whitaker.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

Kaskaskia, H., founded PIG years ago
on the banks of the Mississippi by the
explorer, La Sale, is to pass from the
map and post-office directory Jan. / and
become a nameless point on a free de-
livery route. 1t was the first capital of
Illinois, and with a population of over
1900 in 1910 it was one of the largest
places in the West. The convention
which framed the first constitution of
Illinois sat there.
Some states take excellent care of their
historical societies. The State Historical
Society of Wisconsin receives an annual
appropriation of 10000. Charles Kendall
Adams, (born in Derby, Vt.,) who has
been for the last seven years president of
the University of Wisconsin, being oblig-
ed by i'll health TO resign his office. he and
his wife have united in giving TO the mu-
scum of the historical society their pic
lures, marbles, b~ronzes, and other arti-
Giles, the market value of which has been
estimated at SCI. OO0.-[Burlington Free
Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE.

The magazine club has reorganized for
1902.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Howe entertained
a few friends Christmas day, II sitting
down to the bountiful dinner. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howe also had a Christmas tree
for their children.
Mr.. Hemenway has decided to have a
concert at the close of his singing school
here, the concert to be followed by a
supper. The concert will be free, and a
small sum will be charged for supper
The date is Jan. %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

Senator Tim sullivan fed 5No hungry
men In New York Christmas day n
permitted no speeches, lie believed that
they needed something substantial with
out an addition OF wind" 1t took 1870
turkeys. 2do0 chickens. 500 ducks and
other things. The liquid refreshments
were composed of POO gallons of coffee
and 80 kegs of beer.
The Brooklyn Eagle says that during
this year $4,000 of property has been
stolen, 1,651 SO has been paid by banks
and stores for special protection. 1884,
900 has been paid for private watchmen
and detectives. n the city has paid
81 93S, $40 for it's police force. This makes
a total of nearly 5000 600. Crime has in
creased in ten years. In that time bur
glary has increased ll3 per cent. while the
population has increased only 35 per cent.
There have been 23l murders, 53 rob-
berries, 3i72 larcenies and 1873 burglaries
during the past year. This exhibit al
most ~justifes the pessimistic account of
New York that appeared in the London
Times W months ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
HE FOUND IT..
Partly because of Good Fortune and Partly
because He was Watching and Searching.

Partly because of Good Fortune and Partly
because He was Watching and Searching.
When Columbus set sail in search of a
new continent the wise men of his time
called him an adventurous fool. Yet he
discorered Americd. You may say that
was an accident. Yes, but it was the kind
of accident that happens only to men who
are looking for it. During a long profess
ional practice DIR. David Kennedy, of
Kingston, n. Y, was continually watching
out for a better medicine than any thus far
known for certain complaints. He could
not imagine when or how he should find it;
perhaps (more likely indeed) he should
never find it at all. So he thought. But
the right idea came to him finally and the
result was the preparation called Calcura
Solvent. The name means a solvent, or
DISCOVER, of stone, or chalk deposits, in the
kidneys or bladder; a remedy for the cure
of gravel, and of diseases caused by various
toxic or poisonous substances or acids in the
blood or glands. Experiment showed that
Calcura Solvent would cure red or white
gravel without pain or danger to fhe patient,
and expel from the system the uric acid
which causes govt and rheumatism. If it
did no more DIR. Kennedy's discovery would
stand as one of the most useful ones in the
history of medicine, but it is equally effect
i've in complaints of the digestive organs.
Itisamedicine for physicians and a medicine
forthe people. Be sure about the name-Cal-
curd Sot0ent, DIR. Kennedy's new medicine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
{ WARDSBORO.

w. NJ. Brown is at home for a few days.
Mrs. Symonds and daughter, Helen, are
at w. ]. Davidson's for a short time.
Christmas trees were enjoyed Tuesday
night at w. r. Lyman's, Wednesday
night at the church, and Thursday night
at W. j. Davidson's.
Students home for the holidays: Ethel
Bearss and Sadie Davidson from North
field, Ethel Eddy from Townshend and
Hermon Eddy from Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
HOUGHYOfiviLLE,

Frank Cadoret and family are living in
the house vacated by Charles Abbott.
A.. D.. Corbett went TO Ashby. Mass.
Dec. 20 TO spend the holidays with rela-
tives.
Our school teacher, Mr.. Willis, spent
the Christmas vacation with his parents
in Jamaica,
Nineteen partook of Christmas Inner
at Charles stones, among those from
out of town being Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Stone of Hanover, y. H. and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Parmenter of Greenfield.
Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
Creon Miner is on the sick list.

Creon Miner is on the sick list.
Mrs. Roy Haynes of Springfield, Mass,
has been visiting at l.. d. Haynes's.
The next regular meeting of the Broad
Brook Grange will be held Wednesday
evening. Jan. S. when the installation Of
officers will tai place.
The annual business meeting of the
Universalist church and society will be
held in the ladies' rooms Saturday even
ing. Jan. 4, at 1. All are cordially in
Vited.
a merry party of young people, forming
Miss Buckman's dancing class, watched
the old year out and the new year in at
Grange hall. The next dancing lesson
will be given Friday evening, Jan. 70.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
THE BIG DIAMOND ON HIS HAT

while a pretty thing to look upon. was of
no practical use. But Benson's Plasters
are supremacy useful. They relieve and
cure govt, rheumatism, neuralgia, colds
on the chest, lame back, etc., so quickly
and completely as to make you wonder how
it can be. Better noD,-well tomorrow;
that's the way they work. Get the genu-
inc. All druggists, or we will prepay post
age on any number ordered in the United
States on receipt of Csc. each.
Seaburv g. johnson. Mfg. Chemists. ny.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
NEWFANE.

WI AAAh ~ @H 80
are at Mr.. Eddy's.
S. b. Higgins is confined to the house
by increasing feebleness.
Miss Edith Barrett of Brattleboro has
spent the week with Mrs. n. Pratt.
A concert for the last week in January
has been announced by the singing school
management.
School in the village and surrounding
districts resumed session on Monday after
a weeks vacation.
Auction bills are out for the sale Of
personal property, with a few exceptions.
at the late residence of Clark Skinner at
10 o'clock on Wednesday, Jan. $.
The village sidewalks plowed out by
w. =. Eames's team, are in uncommonly
straight lines this winter. besides re-
tanning the extra width of last year.
Friends of Mrs. Fanny Higgins Baker
of Colorado Springs. Col, a sister of S.
b. Higgins of this place, regret to learn
that she is in a precarious condition from
disease.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Wright were the re-
cipients Christmas. in a very pleasant
ceremony by their children. respectively
of a gold watch and chain and an oval
gold ring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Howe, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Wright and A. r. Edwards
and family partook OF a bountiful Christ
mas dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Howe in Brookline.
Miss Florence Fream of Montevideo,
Mimi. a guest for two weeks with old
friends of her family in this and adjoin-
ing towns, will return to Wells College,
Aurora. y. Y, next week.
The grand jury of Addison county
which reported last week. did not bring
an Indictment against Nelson Jones, the
young man who had retained Frank L.
Fish of Nergcnnes as his counsel.
The Chinamen of the Jail house though
in very neat apparel seem not to follow
the ways of a TRANCE nation in DOMINIC
very warm garments for winter, espec-
tally in footgear composed mostly of their
customary sandals.
Sunday. although mild. was one Of the
worst days of the old year for travelling.
Sleet and rain followed a snowy night
and few were the persons who ventured
out. About a dozen composed the morn
ing audience at the Congregational
church.
Announcement has been received of the
marriage Christmas day in Lawrence,
Kansas. Of Frank Earl Marcy and Miss
May Scott Finnev. Mr.. Marcy is a New
fame boy and a graduate Of Lawrence
University. He has an excellent position
as chemist in the Anaconda mines in
Montana. He is a son of Mrs. Rodney
Marcy. now Of Brattleboro.
George Hicks from Chicago is spending
the week with his cousin, d. s. Ballou.
Mr.. Hicks went out from Halifax TO the
West when he Vas about Is and enlisted
in a Chicago regiment. He had an eX-
perience Of one year in Andersonville and
other rebel prisons. His place of bust
ness narrowly escaped the great fire OF
Chicago. lis sister and her husband. Mr..
and Mrs. Horton Brown. formerly of
~. n N--- -. 81. EL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
GUILFORD.

Mrs. J. Augustus Barber of Louisville,
Ky. is visiting at J. Flagg's this week.
Miss Minnie Prescott and friend, Miss
Carver. of Boston, came last week for a
visit at George z. Miller's.
1t is rumored that George +. Houghton
will resign as letter carrier in this town.
and that his place will be taken by VIII
Hudson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
late
HALIFAX.

sn0're will be preaching at the Baptist
Tue;h next Sunday at the usual hour.
afte, annual meeting of the Union So
vent will be held at the church next
lay at 2 p. m.
The sociable will be held with Mrs. D.
E. fucker Friday, jar 10. 1t will be a
poverty social and all are expected to
dress accordingly. The invitation to at
tend is general.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

Mrs. f. w. Porter of Springfield, VT,
died from heart disease in an elevated
train at Chicago the evening Of Dec. p.
The body was brought to Springfield for
burial. She was the mother of Russell
w. Porter, a member of the Zeigler-Por-
ter expedition now searching for the
north pole.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
Rheumatism Cured in a pax.

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
adically cures in | TO 3 days. Its action upon
the system is remarkable and mysterious. 1t
removes at once the cause and the disease i'm
mediately disappears. The first dose greatly
Uletts. 20 cents and sl.Ou. Sold by Geo. f..
Gene, Druggist, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

Whatever the faith cure may be capa-
Bile of accomplishing, it doesn't go with
smallpox. The death of a Jersey City
child who was subjected to the faith
treatment for this sickness has demon
strated this fact. It is altogether merci-
full that the public authorities have come
TO the rescue of the other six children of
the family, who have now come down
with the disease contracted from the vic
tim of the faith Observation-Disclosures
Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

If you are tired taking the old-fashioned
gripping pills, try Carter's Little Liver
Pills and take some comfort. A man
can't stand everything. One pill a dose.
Try them.