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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
JAMAICA.

a new travelling library was received
Wednesday.
Miss Alice woodman Is visiting at Mrs.
Annie Boynton's.
The w. c. r. U. held a business meet
ing Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Stella b. Lyon of Tampa Fla, is
a guest of Mrs. @. n. Wyman.
Mrs. II. NJ. Dinsmore of Springfield,
Mass, is visiting Mrs. Lucy Kellogg
Miss Helen Goss of New London. Conn,
is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin How
ard.
Miss Adde Bradley of Ashburnham,
Mass, and her mother are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. James Daggett.
There was a large attendance at the
missionary meeting and tea. held We'd
nesday with Mrs Flora Howard,
Rev A. e. Hartwell enjoyed visit re-
Gently from his brother Rev. II. Hart
well, who preached here few Sundays
ago.
Daniel Lyon of Harrisburg, KY, has
been visiting Mrs. Daniel Sherwin and
Mrs G.. n. Wyman, his ssters-in-law, re-
Gently
Mrs l.. b. Newman and Mrs. Fannie
Howard returned Monday evening from
the Mortified conferences, where they
have been spending several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Howard of New
York city spent Sunday in town. Mr..
Howard was formerly a resident of ia
maica. 1t is always a pleasure to well
come home those who have been former
residents.
Mrs c. II. Aiken has been making rapid
progress in recovery from the injuries re-
ceived in the falling building. She was
able to attend the very interesting w. c.
r. l.. service at the Congregational church
last week Wednesday,
Mrs. Helen G.. Rice Of Boston will
speak at the Congregational church Fri
day evening, August 90 Mrs Rice Is an
able speaker and II will be well worth
an effort to hear her address. Let the
house be filed.
on Wednesday evening. August l3, the
local w. c. T. u. entertained the teach
ers of the town at the Congregational
church. The subject of the meeting was
Scientific Temperance Instruction" Miss
Edith NJ. Clark read a paper suggesting
lessons learned from the progress of this
work in Massachusetts. Miss Ella Will
lis read a paper on the method of treat
ment OF the subject In our school text
books. The Misses Shumway and VOL
colt rendered two very effective duets. and
Mrs Eunice sprague gave an historical
account of our laws on the subject from
the time of their earliest enactment. NJ.
II. Willis conducted quiz on current
events. The teachers, upon invitation,
participated in n symposium. The ques-
ton to be answered in substance, was,
what has been your experience in your
endeavor TO teach physiology and its ac-
companying temperance lessons as laid
down In our text books?" Rev F. l.. Suli-
van, a visiting minister, offered prayer
and made remarks at close of session. He
urged the necessity of reading temperance
papers and not taking our sentiments and
ideas on this question from papers OPP
posed to temperance movements. The
Union served tea In the town ham where
the tables were tastefully decorated. At
the close of the supper hour, Merle VII
lis. in behalf of the teachers, thanked the
Union for their kind interest and hos
pitality. The meeting was a success in
every way. The parts were we'll carried
out. and those participating were re-
warded by n good-sized and appreciative
audience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
JACKSONVILLE.

NJ. w. Stickney of Rutland was in town
early in the week.
Friends from Holyoke are visiting at
Forrest Streeter's.
Mrs Sherman has returned to her home
in Springfield. Mass.
Mrs. George Barker of Greenfield, is
visiting at C. E. Allard's.
Mrs. Miranda Faulkner has returned
from her visit in Wilmington.
Deacon F. A. fainter has been laid
up several days with rheumatism.
Forrest L. Stetson of Greenfield is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Ophelia Stetson.
Mr.. Cleghorn of North Adams drove
over Tuesday to call on friends at Laurel
Beach.
Clarence Reed is spending his vacation
from Durham Brothers in Brattleboro
with his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adm l. Plumb of Green
field. Mass, and daughter, Ruth are
visiting relatives and friends in this vicin-
ity.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Stetson, Mr. and
Mrs Fred A. Canedy, Miss Martha
French and Lucy 1. Putnam have spent
several days at Lake Pleasant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
WEST DOVER.

]. L. Graves and family left for home
last Saturday.
Mrs. Nelson Crosier of Keene is at her
fathers, w. II. Manns.
Mrs. Bert burlington and daughter of
Holyoke, are at d. w. Burringtons
The ladies' fair and social on Tuesday
evening brought the society over SIT.
Carl Adams of Hartford, Conn, has
been visiting his father, G. III. Adams.
Forty-six tickets were sold at the dance
at Green Mountain inn last Friday even
ing.
Prof. Frank Bacon and sister of Phila-
delphia are spending a few days at Mrs.
Arminda Cooper's.
Mr.. Fountaine and family arrived in
town last Thursday and have taken pos
session of the Hosea Mann farm, which
Mr.. Fountaine has bought
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Cook visited in
Bennington last week, returning home
Monday, accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Whitman, who will remain for a
short visit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
SOUTH WiNDHAM.
Otis Howe is i'll.

Otis Howe is ILL.,
Elmer Holden was in Walpole last
week.
Nina Coleman is at work for A. A.
Goodell.
E. L. Burbee of Springfield. Mass, was
in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Baker returned to
New York Friday.
Tracey Moultrop is attending the camp
meeting at Barre.
Earl Holden of Walpole was in town
Saturday and Sunday.
William Lille and daughter of Peru
were at William Barber's Sunday
Miss Helen Fales of Somerville is
spending a vacation at her fathers,
George Fales's.
Mrs W. H. H. Holton of New York and
Mrs. z. J.. Waterman of Brattleboro
visited at Mrs. A. M. Goodelrs last week.
Burt Chells has begun to move the
machinery here for the new mill which
he will build at the west part of the
town,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
WEST WARDsBoRo.
Leola FORESTER Is III.

MISS ItOid foTreSteT Is III.
f. a. Rush has returned from Boston.
The members of the w. C. T. U. are
invited TO hold regular meeting at Mrs.
Ryder's next Wednesday afternoon, Aug.
q.
Among the recent visitors in town have
been Mrs. l.. +. Putnam of Vernon at
II. Paynes: Mrs. Ethel Waite of Brat
tleboro and Mrs. Myra Waite of North
Bennington with relatives; Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Torrey of Hinsdale, n. H., at E.
l. Putnam's: Mr.. Woodward of Orange,
Mass. and c. II. Davenport and son of
Brattleboro at the hotel
Clarke c. Fits of Brattleboro spoke on
the issues of the state campaign Tuesday
afternoon before a good-sized audience.
Mr.. Fits made a stirring address, leaving
Clement and his party but little for a
straight Republican to vote for. He uses
forceful arguments, and has figures to
corroborate his statements. This town
may be proud to claim Mr.. Fits as a
native.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
THE WINDSOR FAIR.
Great Preparations for the Event
August 29 and 3o-President Roose-
welt Will Be There.

The fair season opens in Vermont
on August 29th with the popular Wind
sor fair and cattle show. II will last
two days and the attractions this year
will be up to the usual high standard.
The cattle and horse show will be
one of the finest of the season. A
large number of entries are in and
the prizes are sufficient assurance for
the presence of the best contestants.
The horse racing will be another pop
ular feature. There will be several
different events including a steeple
chase, PA trot, a running race, a
pony race, etc.
On August S0th President Roose-
welt will honor the fair with his pres
ence and he will speak On this day
arrangements have been made for
special train service from many of
the stations on the Connecticut &
Passumpsic division.
On both days round trip tickets via
the Boston & Maine railroad will be
on sale from these stations at re-
duced rates. For information in re-
gard to rate and time of special train,
see posters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
White River Valley Railroad Sold for
$4,000.

r. H. Sawyer, receiver of the White
River Valley railroad, from Bethel
to Rochester, 10 miles, sold the prop
erty at public auction Friday, by order
of the court, the purchaser being
Judge Waterman of Brattleboro, who
secured the road for Samuel Williams
and Ernest Jose of Boston and James
A. Tyler of Gardner, Mass. The bid
ding was quite spirited and started
at 100000, finally reaching S55, 700, the
purchasing price. The rival bidders
were Flynn, Humphrey and Carpenter,
who are the owners of several electric
lines in Vermont. The sale is sub
ject to the approval of the court. The
railroad was built within three
years, and cost nearly 100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
HALIFAX.

Brice Evans OF Boston is visiting at DIR.
Niles's.
Mrs. Sarah Highly is at the Fisk home
stead for a few weeks.
L. C. Houghton and family of Sheffield,
ILL.,, are at the deer park.
Miss Sarah Clapp has returned to her
home in Northampton after a short visit
here.
In answer to a challenge from young
men in Shelburne Falls y. w. Niles and
L. w. Niles played some interesting ten
mis- sets, the scores standing: +. lnnis
beat n. w. Niles CO. SO. 60; E. w.
Niles beat r. Johnson 4-6. 6-3, 6-3; f.
Innis beat E. w. Niles 60, 6-3; n. w.
Niles beat G.. Innis CO, 6-l. In doubles
y. w. and E. w. Niles beat F. and G..
Innis 6-3, DC, 6-S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
GUILFORD.

Irving Whitney shot a heron last
week, which measured six feet be-
tween the tips of its wings.
Mrs. Farnum and daughter of Hart
ford, Conn, have been visiting at
George P. Miller's the past week.
The clam bake prepared by Lorenzo
Leach and others and held in the new
picnic grounds on Brook road last
Thursday afternoon was enjoyed by
people from Guilford, Vernon, Brattle-
boro and Northfield. The weather
was fine. and the grove with its tables
and platforms for dancing was pro-
nounced a charming place. 1t is
rumored that another bake will be held
in the near future.
A family reunion was held at the home
of Dudlav Crosier Yesterday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. Richmond Thomas has been with
friends in Boston the past two weeks.
Frank Barry of Holyoke visited his
mother, Mrs. Frank Fife, last week
Miss Jessie Phlbrook of Fitchburg Is
at George Brackets for a few weeks,
C. f. Clisbee and family of Boston
came Saturday for a short visit at Frank
Richmond's.
Mrs. Marion Thomas and Mrs. Davis of
Turner'S Falls are at d. NJ. Thompson's
for the week
Miss Mary Bracket is in Wilmington
this week, caring for her brother, II. w.
Bracket, who is ill.,
Mrs Sarah Franklin of Gill visited her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Thompson,
Saturday and Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
STRATTON.

Mrs. Hattie Jones of Saxtons River is
visiting Mrs. NJ. j. Eddy.
Miss A. Maude Aiken of Putney is
teaching school in No. 3 and is boarding
at p. o. Eddys.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Grout OF Lon
donderry and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Sprague of Briggsville, Mass. have visit
ed at Mrs Sheldon's.
Chief Engineer Sanders and Firemen
Horton, Goodenough and Benson OF
Brattleboro, went home to Brattlebooro
Monday after camping a week at Grout
Pond.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
EAST JAMAICA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Duane Howard of Mays
vile, n. Y. visited at Z. L. Thayers last
week.
Dora Thayer returned to her work In
Brattleboro Monday after spending
weeks vacation at home
Mrs. f. S. Allen returned home Monday
after n weeks vacation in which she Wis
tied her son, G. Z. Allen, and family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
HALE.

Mr., and Mrs D. S. Bond spent Sunday
in Greenfield.
Mrs Nugent of Worcester is visiting
her sister, Mrs. l.. II. Morse.
Mrs Albert a. Graves and son of
Springfield have been visiting Mrs, IL.
L. Nichols the past three weeks. They
will go to Brattleboro today TO visit
other relatives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22

DR.. Schenck, the Vienna professor
who announced two or three years ago
that he was able to determine the sex
of children by treatment, died Tuesday
Justice George Shiras, jr., of the
United States supreme court will re-
tire in September, according to the
statement of his son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22

Take your thirst, no matter how
great, even if your throat is dry, dusty
and parched. Just take one drink of this
old-fashioned root beer and you will be
surprised and delighted. The old folks
knew what they were about, and even
now no new-fangled drink or anything
else can compare with it. Like "oil on
troubled waters" it soothes and quiets
the heated body, and like magic touches
the very spot of thirst. If you will once
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22

Freddie-"What did mamma spank
you for Just now?" Reginald-"She
spanked me for nothin'. Did you
think l pay her for doing that -
lChicago Daily News.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
mt PHCENIX BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, AUGUST ~, 1902

who cannot get them in Tuesday
would confer favor upon the report
err If they would hand them in in good
season Wednesday forenoon, as they
are sent to the post office before We'd
nesday noon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
Williams Root Beer

you will never be without some on the
ice. The result will be so good on you
and your family that you will delight to
do your friends good by having it on tap
for them. Think how much good you
can do for cents quart. That's what
it costs to make Williams Root Beer at
home, as one bottle of Williams Ex-
tract makes gallons of Root Beer.
WILLIAMS & CARLETON CO., Hartford, Gem.
Makers Of Williams Fiavorng Extracts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
JAS. H. MONTGOMERY, M. D.
In Carefully Prepared Article
Recommends DR.. D. Kennedy's
Favorite Remedy.

In a recent issue of the New yout.
Magazine of Sanitation and Hvgiora
the recognized authority on all mattorS
pertaining to health, James II. Mont
gomery, M. D., says editorially:
After a careful investigation of m
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
specific for kidney, liver and bladder
troubles, rheumatism, dyspepsia ana
constipation with its attendant ills
we are free to confess that a moro
meritorious medicine has never COM
under the examination of the cberni
cal and medical experts of the Nag,
York Magazine of Sanitation and Nv.
giene. In fact, after the most search.
ing tests and rigid inquiry into tbe
record of DR.. David Kennedv's 70.
vorite Remedy. it becomes a duty N
recommend its use in unequivocaI
terms to every reader of this journal
whose complaint comes within the lst
of ailments which this remedy Is al
vertised to cure. We have obtained
such overwhelming proof of the eff.
cacy of this specific-have so salts.
factorily demonstrated it's curative
powers through personal experiments
that care for the interests of our
readers leads us to call attention m
its great value"
JAMES H. MONTGOMERY, NJ. D.
All druggists sell Dr. David Ken.
nedy's Favorite Remedy in the new
SO Cent Size and the regular $1.OO size
bottles.
~. L.
DR.. David Kennedy Corporation,
Rondout, N. Y.
DIR. David Kennedys Cherry BasAm best for
Colds, Coughs, Consumption. Pc. j0c. ST.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
MARLBORO.

a Republican rally will be held at the
town house Friday evening of next week.
Good speakers will discuss the political
issues of the day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22

A family reunion was held at the home
of Dudley Crosier yesterday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
Pale
U0nen

duties or pleasures of life. You need iron,
the greatest blood tonic and nutrient,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-22
Must
Iron

teeth, nor cause
long taken. 1t is
, leaving no inky
he mouth.
gives strength,
m animation and
"a good healthy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
SHE PUSHED MAN OVERHEARD.
Conscience Stricken Woman Reveals
Mystery of Earl Luken's Death.

conscience stricken woman nSNcaIS
Mystery of Earl Luken's Death.
Chicago, Sept "a dispatch to
The Tribune from New Orleans says:
A woman's conscience compelled her
to reveal the mystery in the death Of
Earl c. Lukens, manager of the New
Orleans branch of correspondence
school Lukens was believed to have
accidentally drowned on the evening
of Aug. 81.
On that evening party boarded the
yacht Indian for a sail down the river.
On the yachts return it was announc.
ed that Lukens had accidentally fallen
overheard and drowned. His body
was recovered two days later.
Mrs. Kate Jarreau, the young wife
of a travelling man, has confessed to
Coroner Richard that she pushed LUX.
ems overheard.
Mrs. Jarreau went on to say that she
had wished to tell the truth about
the affair on the night of the drowning
but had been prevented by Hans Reig,
a member of the party, who had warn
ed every body that in justice to her
name they should all stick to the ac.
cident theory.
Mrs. Jarreau is held by the police
as a witness After she told her
story search was made for Reig, ami
it was ascertained he he'd left the
city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
GOVERNOR STONE TALKS.
Makes Statement Regarding Strike II
Anthracite Reuion.

New York, Sept. 9.-Governol
Stone, of Pennsylvania. who arrivet
in the city last night, made brie.
statement today relative to his pres
ence here and the coal situation, H
said:
Il am here on private business
expect to return to Harrisburg today
| am anxious to see the strike settlet
in Pennsylvania as any one can posi-
bly, be, | can only repeat what /
have said in previous interviews, thai
If l can be satisfied that the legisla
ture would pass a law which would
be constitutional and that would set
tie the strike and prevent others,
would not hesitate to call it together
but l must be satisfied that such q
law can be passed"
In reply to question the governor
SAID he had no appointment to meet
coal operators or any of their repre-
sentatives in this city. He knew
President Baer, of the Philadelphia and
Leading railroad, but there was no ar
rangement that he should meet Mr.
Baer. should the latter come to the
city today to attend an expected con
ference of coal operators. Governor
Stone also said he had no appointment
here with either Senator Platt or Gov
ernor Odell. When he was question:
ed about the situation in Wilkesbarre
and as to whether ne intended to send
more trops there, he replied that he
had nothing to say.
The governor was told of a report
in circulation which was supposed td
account for Senator Platt's prediction
that the coal strike would be ended
this week 1t was to the effect that
Senator Platt had knowledge of a plan
to have a committee appointed repre-
senting New York, Pennsylvania and
New Jersey, the committee to act in
an advisory capacity and to suggest
legislation for the settlement OF the
strike and prevention of other labor
troubles.
Governor Stone refused to comment
on this report.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
BlLL-lA,hEEAF AF-eeassAsz1lcALLY -. -:
Georgia Sage and Author Has sev.r.
Attack,

Georgia Sage and Author Has sev.r.
Attack.
Atlanta, Sept. 9.-The many frsenda
Of Major Charles II. Smith, of Carriers.
vile. the Georgia sage, whose fame
has boen spread the country over
through his writings under his pseu.
donym, Bill Arp, will be patned 70
learn that he critically I'll at his home
in Carersville. For some months hs
has been in feeble health and during
the last few days has had several at.
tacks from heart trouble Yesterday
he suffered a very bad attack, and
while his family and physicians nope
for his recovery, still he may die az
any minute.
Major Smith is now 80 years OF age
lie holds unique position among tns
literary men Of the south, and per
haps has larger circle OF readers
than any man in the southern STATES
engaged In regular work,
Few men in Georgia are as well ac'
auainted with the early history oil ths
state as Major Smith. He is regard.
ed as an authority on all antehallaha9.
affairs and very often his ysfrings dis
cusses the present problems in tho
light Of his experiences in the years
before the war between the states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION.
Chicago Surgeons Fit Mans Hip into
New Socket.

Chicago Surgeons Fit Mans Hip into
New Socket.
Chicago, Sept. Am extraordinary
and, it is believed. a successful sur
gical operation, has been performed
at Mercy hospital by DR.. ]. B. Murphy
consulting surgeon of the institution.
The subject of the operation is DR.
w. L. Griffin, of Shelby. Mich, who
was severely injured in this city sey
eral years ago. The leg has been
gradually growing shorter. Recently
the X-ray was used, and it was found
that the hip was completely out Of
the socket, and was slowly working
it's way upward At Mercy hospital
DR. Murphy for an hour and three
quarters cut away the bone and ex
traneous growth and fitted the biz
into a socket The latest news oi
the patient is satisfactory.
Llnemer's strike In New Orleans.
New Orleans, Sept. 9,-The confer.
ence between Mayor Capedevielle the
representative of the striking linemen
and President Caldwell, of the Cum
berland Telephone company, in an at
tempt to settle the linemen's strike, is
not likely to succeed. President CaId
well today presented a written propO
sition to the employees providing foI
a sliding scale based upon the wages
paid to a lineman in other cities. Then
the committee adjourned in order that
this proposition might be submitted
to the linemon. Business Agent zieg
Ter Of the liuamen, said positively that
the sliding scale would be accepted by
the men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-10
-Fts1f6, DAMAGE SUITS FILED.
suits Aggregatiog $4,000 FIIsa

Suits Aggregating $4,000 Filed
Against the A., X. 6 ". r. r.
Atlanta Sept, g.-Two suits against
the Atlanta. Knoxville and Northern
Railway company, aggregating $4,000,
we've filed in the city court yesterday.
W. p. Dawson, temporary admins
TRAITOR of the estate of George q. Daw'
son, filed suit against the railway
company to recover alleged damages
to the amount Of $4,000, and ]. W.
Nation sues to recover alleged dam
ages to the amount of $4,000.
Mr. Dawson alleges that on Noyen.
Der 2S. 1901, his son. George q. Daw'
son. who was an engineer on the At.
lanta. Knoxville and Northern railway,
was killed near Duckt0wn, Tenn,
while operating an engine Of the com
pany. The petition charges negli'
gence to the railroad.
Mr. Nation alleges, in his petition,
that on the same date and in the same
wreck. while in the employ Of the rail-
way company he was burnt on tha
head and every portion Of the body,
and that his scalp was cooked, and
much Of the flesh from the top OF his
head came off He further alleges
that his skull was fractured; that he
was malmed and disqualified for life,
and that his capacity for earning q
livelihood is forever gone,
The wreck in which both men claim
to have been injured was the derail'
ing and turning over Of the engine on
which they were riding and operating