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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
PASSED OFF QUIETLY
Expected Fun Did Not Develop
at the Village Meeting.
VOTE THE LARGEST IN YEARS

NO ENtTd ok Noteu TOT Sprlnkllng the
Streets-Tax of rs Cents for Or
binary xpenses-Appropr of
$500 for the Band.
The annual meeting of the village
corporation was held in the opera
house Monday evening. Much interest
was felt in this meeting, and Consid
cradle fun" expected, but when the
time came, all passed off very quietly
the larger part of the time being
taken up with balloting. The meeting
was one of the largest in several years
there being a total of Ala votes cast in
one of the ballots. Many others be-
side legal voters were present, nearly
filling the floor of the opera house.
The meeting was called to order
soon after 100 by Moderator George
A. Weston, and the business taken up
article by article Mr.. Weston was
reelected moderator, f. A. Bolles.
clerk and C, E. Capron treasurer, for
the ensuing year The reports of the
various village officers, as contained in
the village report circulated among the
tax payers last week, were accepted
and adopted without comment. The
following officers were elected:
Board of bailiffs, Charles H. Gibson
D. H. Cray and Dr. George II. Gorham;
fire wardens, Charles H. Gately, j. c..
Church and c. L. Wheeler; water com
missioners. Herbert W. Keene, F. n
Young, and A. w. Coolidge; superin-
tendent of streets, Jerry Keefe. The
old board of auditors were reelected
consisting of z H. Allbee, j. E. Byrnes
and H. d. Ryder. j. w. Buemond was
reelected tax collector.
The meeting voted to furnish water
to sprinkle the streets for the coming
season, but no action was taken as to
whether this sprinkling should be done
by the corporation or not Inasmuch
as no extra tax was voted for this pur-
pose, it would hardly seem as though
the bailiffs would have surplus enough
above what was needed for the regu-
lar expenses of the village to do this
without calling for a special meeting
later on.
The meeting voted to appropriate
$500 for the band. as has been done for
several years. The articles ITO see
if the corporation will vote to raise
any money in addition to what the law
requires for repairing and supporting
it's ways, streets, sidewalks and sew
ers" was dismissed. 1t was voted to
raise tax of rs cents to defray the or
binary expenses of the village. In the
face of the fact that the board of
bailiffs, who would be likely to know
the most about what was needed,
recommended a tax of 35 cents, this
amount seems small. The corporation
voted to raise a tax of cents to pay
an outstanding note of $500, to the
Bellows Falls National bank. The
bailiffs and treasurer were authorized
to borrow money to meet necessary
expenses previous to the collecting of
the taxes, and the collection of taxes
was left to the treasurer. Owing to
several ballots during the evening, the
meeting did not complete the above
business and adjourn till about half
past twelve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
WESTMINSTER,

Miss Elizabeth Hills is in Boston Wis
iting relatives.
Isaac Wyman visited his son in
Keene over Sunday.
w. c. Nutting is employed at the Gil
bert machine shops.
Mr.. Bugbee and family will occupy
the Stoddard house soon.
Mrs. Joel II. Holton has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Geo. b. Hall.
Miss Bancroft was the guest of her
friend, Mrs. Barber, the first of the
week.
Mrs. Nelson recently underwent an
operation on her wrist at the Keene
hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller entertain
ed friends at their home on Wednes-
day evening.
The excellent skating of the past
few days has been well enjoyed by our
young people.
David Wright was in Brandon and
the northern part of New York state
last week on business.
Mr.. Bennett of Springfield spent
Sunday at O. l.. Fishers, Mrs. Bennett
remaining for a few days longer
II. f. Bond is accommodating a large
quantity of lumber to be used in build.
ing a tobacco barn in the spring.
The ladies' aid society will hold their
regular monthly meeting at the church
parlors next Wednesday afternoon,
Feb. 5.
The board of civil authority will
meet at the selectmen's room in the
East parish on Saturday morning
Feb. 1.
The Christian Endeavor society will
hold box supper and social on We'd
nesday evening, Feb >, at the church
parlors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer b. Watkins of
Felchville spent Sunday and Monday
with Mrs. Watkins's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. n. Banks.
Rehearsals are being pushed on the
play "Our Folks which will be given
by good local talent on the evening of
Feb. IA at the town hall.
ID. A. Hills is enjoying his usual sup
ply of early rhubarb. The plant ma
tured some weeks earlier than in for
mer years, although grown in the eel
lar as in previous seasons.
A merry party of about 80 of our
young people accepted the kind invita-
ton extended by Superintendent
Bishop and Mr.. Baas of Kurn-Hattin
Home to enjoy their fine coasting
grounds on Tuesday evening. Some of
the older Home boys joined in the
sport. All report having had a fine
time.
The anniversary of Christian En-
deavor day will be observed on next
Sunday evening by the senior and
junior societies joining in a union ser
vice. 1t is expected that several in
teresting papers will be given, and
some of the juniors will graduate from
that branch of the society and enter
the senior department.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
New Marriage Law in New York.

new marriage law went into effect on
New Years day which, II is expected. will
do away with much scandal and protect
the rights of both men and women in
New York state. 1t requires that the
parties shall sign written contract with
two witness, and the certificate issued
by the official performing the ceremony
must be filed with the county clerk of
the county in which the contract is eX-
ecuted within six months from the date
it is made out. This new regulation re-
lates only to the so-called "common-law"
marriage, and does not affect marriages
performed by ministers, which are gov
erned by another statute. Hitherto no
written contract was required, and nat
urally there was much scandal and liti-
cation associated with the common law
marriage, which consisted of nothing
more than short verbal ceremony,
which was exceedingly difficult to prove
in after years.-[Zions Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31

week with a view to carrying on the
work started in the evangelistic meet
ings of last week. A very interesting
meeting was held Sunday afternoon at
the Gagevile sChoolhouse, led by Rev.
C. r. b. Dodge at which large mum
Der of people signified their wish to
live a Christian life. Union meetings
are to be continued Sunday evenings
for the present in the various churches
of the village, and it is hoped that
these meetings will be well attended
The annual inspection of Holy Cross
Commandery No. II, by the state Off
GERS occurred Tuesday evening. An
elaborate supper was served at the
Rockingham to about 80 knights. In
the evening the degrees of Knight
Templar and Knights of Malta were
worked at the asylum, followed by
interesting speeches from the visiting
knights. until the time for the night
train north. Among those present
from out of town were II. f. Grand
Commander Daniel Payson. Grand
Sword Bearer Charles w. Williams, f..
c., David A. Young of Brattleboro, and
many other Sir Knights from various
places.
Messrs. Blake Il Higgins, the new
owners of the paper mill formerly
known as the Westminster Paper com
pany, have thoroughly overhauled the
mill, putting in a new water wheel,
new screens, etc. and the mill began
making paper last week Mr.. Blake at
tends to the office work, purchases
and sales. while Mr.. Higgins looks
sharply after the manufacturing. act
ing as his own superintendent. He has
employed as machine tenders Walter
Lane and Timothy Bowen. In their
finishing department are L. w. Cove
and James Tully. When they are fully
under way the firm will give employ
ment to about 40 hands, and makes
welcome addition to the industries of
the place it having been closed over
year.
The commissioners appointed by the
state legislature for the Bellows Falls
Trust company give notice that books
will be opened at the Office of f. l..
Walker Feb. "a to remain open ten
days, for the purpose of receiving sub
scriptions for shares in the capital
stock of the Bellows Falls Trust com
pany. Bellows Falls people will be
glad to know that this company, char
tered several years ago, will open a
bank in Bellows Falls as soon as the
necessary arrangements can be made
for il. 1t would seem as though there
was an extremely good opening for a
second bank here, in view of the fact
that the Bellows Falls National bank
does not transact at the present time
more than one-thrd of the banking
business of the village. No arrange
ments have yet been made as to the
exact date of opening for business, or
of location. but these minor details will
be settled as they come up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
Attn NJ S.

All of the schools in town will close
today.
The fourth quarterly conference of the
Methodist church was held Wednesday
evening, with Presiding Elder Newton in
the chair
f. $. Kingsley, who has been housed so
long by injuries received last Septem-
her. has been spending a few days In
SaXtons River.
a delegation from here helped to carry
out the surprise in store for a former
Athens boy. Nelson Oher. at his home
in GageViNe Saturday evening.
\ large and apprcciative audience lis
tened to the readings by Miss Alberta
Moor last Friday evening. The entire
program of musical selections and read
ings was one of much merit. Miss Moor
Is well adapted for pleasing her audience
and those having an opportunity will do
well to hear her. y bountiful supper
was provided for all. The amount adj
ded To the treasury will help in carrying
forward the work of repairs on the
church which are so much needed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
A MUSICAL SUCCESS.
But the Concert Given by the Choral
Union Did Not Receive the Encour-
agement and Support it Merited.

The mid-winter concert of the Bel
lows Falls Choral Union occurred
Tuesday evening in the opera house,
and was a great musical success. The
chorus selections, although somewhat
lighter than those given in former
years were superior in rendering. The
chorus although slightly smaller than
in the first years of its organization
showed plainly the effect of the drill
received since then and the Skill of its
conductor, Nelson Coffin, whose popu-
larity has never waned since the be-
ginning of his work here, four years
ago. Bellows Falls may congratulate
herself upon having one of the best
choruses in this section. The Boston
Ideal Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin club
was enthusiastically received being
compelled to nearly double its program
to satisfy the demand for encores. In
delicacy of touch and beauty of inter
probation, we think Mr.. Lansing, the
leader, is uneXcelled by any banjoist
who has played here in recent years.
Miss Edna Marie Gouilland of Boston,
soprano soloist, has a voice of rare
sweetness and gave great pleasure by
the graceful rendering of her numbers,
especially the "ChansOn Provencal."
The Union had as guests of honor for
the evening Mrs. Huntress of Keene,
who acted as accompanist, and ten
members of the Keene chorus class.
The complaint is frequently made by
citizens of the town that Bellows Falls
has so little local talent, and so few
aids to culture. 1t seems cause for
deep regret that when an effort is
made to train and encourage such tai
ent at considerable expense of time
and money and to provide classical en-
tertainments as is being done by the
Choral Union, that effort should re-
ceive almost no encouragement or sup
port from the general public, those
who are loudest in their demands for
better things being often least willing
to aid or encourage the effort to pro-
vide them. There is ground for indig-
nation among music-lOvers that the
concert Tuesday evening drew one OF
the smallest houses of the season, and
thereby caused a large loss to the
Choral Union. Although the audience
was small, it was very select one and
much more enthusiastic than is usual
in Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
WESTMINSTER WEST.

T.. f.. Gorham was up from Boston on
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Nellie Houghton has spent
week visiting in Keene.
Rev. George F. Chaplin preached
here last Sunday in exchange with our
pastor.
Tax Collector Nutting made his an
nual trip to this part Of the town Sat
urday and gathered in the chief part
of the present available funds.
Miss Alice NJ. Goodell is engaged for
a short time at Henry Gorham's until
more permanent help can be secured.
Mrs. Jane Gorham is considerably i'm
proved, and does not now require the
services of a nurse.
The Windham County association of
Congregational churches will meet
Monday at the Brooks House. Brattlc-
boro. Messrs. Fisher. Danforth, Hardy.
Goodhue and Jackson are the APP
pointees for the occasion.
Mrs. Lizzie w Braley has sold the
house and land which were owned by
her father, the late Reuben Gould, sit
uated Just south Of the cemetery, to
a syndicate of men who hold it for VI.
L. Wellman. 1t has been occupied
nine years by George A. Boyle. Mr..
Wellman will take possession April |.
He is making good progress in the
erection of his shop.
The meeting of the Grange last
Thursday at l.. f. McQuaid's was
largely attended Two crowded sled
loads were taken up by j. p. Ranney
and c. A. Hall. besides others who
came in their own teams. Various
phases of the poultry question were
presented by such as had some expert
ence, especially by l.. A. Miller, who
has given a good deal of attention to
the business for two or three years
past. The meeting was much enjoyed
by the whole company.
The ladies' aid, at their annual meet
ing. voted to reserve portion of the
receipts for starting a fund to be ap-
piled to procuring a building for the
rapidly growing library. The income
of the Homer Goodhue fund amount
ing to about $50 per year, can be ap-
piled only to the purchase of books.
The number is becoming so large as to
crowd the private residence in which
the library has been kept heretofore,
1t is foreseen that a special building
will be needed soon, or a room fitted
up for the purpose. This will require
a much larger sum than the aid society
is likely to raise for long time 1t is
to be hoped that some one or more of
those who have gone from the place
| and are still interested in it's welfare
| will remember the worthy object.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31

Thirty-siX per cent. of England's
revenue and 80 per cent. of our nation
al revenue are from tax on alcoholic
drinks.
The British consul general at Me
shed reports that the Persian ladies'
are adopting the English style of dress,
and that all articles of ladies' cloth
ing are in great demand there.
James n. Lam, of Middletown. N.
Y. preacher, doctor and author, is
SO years of age, and has been married
thirteen times. His first marriage
occurred at Milford, Pa, in 1890.
The average number of counterfeit.
ing cases now handled annually in
this country is about 600. and of this
number nearly so per cent. are those
of persistent and habitual violators of
these laws.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
Fastest Boat in the World.

The new submarine boat recently built for
the Russian government is supposed to be the
fastest boat in the world. 1t is claimed that it
will cross the Atlantic ocean in two and one
half days The secret of its extraordinary
speed lies in its peculiar construction. The Sc
rect of the marvellous success of IIOstettcr's
Stomach Bitters lies in the scientific compoun-
ing and extraction of the curative properties
of certain roots and herbs. 1t is purely fam
lily medicine, and one that can he relied on in
all cases of belching, flatulency, sickheadache,
dizziness Indigestion and dyspepsia. 1t is also
an excellent appetizer and nerve-strengthener
and as preventive of malaria, fever and ague
il is unequaled. Give il trial, but be sure to
get the genuine with our Private Die Stamp
over the neck of the bottle. You will feel its
beneficial effect from the very start.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
The Woman's Club.

February II will be "gentlemen's
night" and the meeting will be held in
Union hall. Gibson pictures will be
presented.
The fortnightly meeting of the art
department, which was to have been
held Tuesday evening, was postponed
on account of the Choral Union con-
cert.
The domestic department of the club
held their regular fortnightly meeting
Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs,
Josephine Arms. The subject consid-
cred was water.
The year book of the club has been
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

1t is expected that Rev. G f. Chaplin
will preach here Sunday. Feb, O. at .
p. m
Last Sunday Rev. Mr.. Foote Of SAX
tons River occupied the pulpit and
preached a very interesting sermon.
The next meeting of the w. c. r. L.
will be held Thursday afternoon, Feb.
6. with Mrs. Westgate. Miss Oma How
ard will be the leader and the topic will
be Temperance Progress"
Sunday evening. Feb. .. the Christian
EndeaVor society will celebrate the 2lst
anniversary of Christian Endeavor by
using the program prepared by Secretary
Baer. Every one is invited to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 81, 1902

carried Congress, in the 1890 case by
the largest majority ever rolled up.
What took place in the past can occur
again under like provocation. Light
ming transformations in American
politics are not infrequent If the
Democrats carry the Congress elected
in 1902 they will win the President
chosen in 1904. The political posi-
bilities of the next two or three years
are very interesting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
GRAFTON.

Everett II. Clarks has recently visit
ed cousins in Auburn, Me. and Harris
vile. n. II.
Mrs. Dilts, who has been visiting her
mother. Mrs. Moore, has returned to
Bellows Falls.
Carl Rice came home from Mt. Her
mon on Monday last, suffering from
mild attack of influenza.
Wilton Bathric, who is having
weeks vacation, has spent part Of
the time with friends in Claremont,
n H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over 60 years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething with perfect sue
cess. Ii sOothes the child, sOftens the gums,
alays all pain, cures wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by a, drug
gists in every part of the world Twenty-Five
cents a bottle BE sure to ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31

The Messenger-Can't I ride on my
badge?
The CONDUCTOR don't know; but you
can get off the car and try it.-[Indian-
apolis News
Bessie--Mama's hands are so soft;
they are velvet.
Billy-Well, when she caught us in the
pantry this morning Tommy can tell you
that her hands were felt.-Life.
Kwoter-Wel, there's no doubt of 1t,
Experience is a great teacher"
Windom--Perhaps but by the time ex-
perence comes to us were too old to
learn the things we thought we knew in
our youth.-[Philadelph Press.
Neigh bor-The baby suffers from sleep
lessness, doesn't it?
Mr.. Jeroloman (haggard and hollow
eyed)-I didn't say it suffered. 1t seems
to enjoy it. I'm the one that SUFFERS
[Chicago Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen 1t is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back is also
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31

Lane b. SChoheld. i6, a prominent Bos-
ton banker, committed suicide Wednesday
by shooting at his home in Newtonville.
His business reverses began with the fail
ure of the Globe bank in which he was
interested and in the past two years he
is said to have lost $4,000. A telegram
which offered him financial aid, and
which would probably have prevented
him from taking his life if it had come
earlier, was received a few hours after
the fatal shot was fired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
What to Do.


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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31

In the year 1900 English miners
brought to the surface 215,094,7S1 tons
of coal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; a
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Horticulture. Live Stock and Dairy
ing, Fisheries, Manufacturing. Miner
ais, Population, Principal Cities, Rail-
ways, Education, Dates of Elections,
with other Political Facts. Legal Holi-
days, and essential features or provis-
ions of State Laws.
This atlas has been prepared in the
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way in every respect. 1t supplies just the
information which every person wishes
to have in his everyday reading.
BY means of 1t, for Illustration, the
course of events in the Philippines, in
Cuba, and in South Africa can be
readily followed.
All information is up to date. The fig
ures of the United States census of 1900
are given in convenient tables.
The size of the book is 6 inches by 71k
inches 1t is a fine specimen of good
printing and lithographing. 1t is hand
somely bound in red buckram, with
illuminated cover.
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