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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20
X, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1903.

Mr.. A. Howell, Marietta, Ca, writesi
IL have been troubled with catarrh In
head, throat and stomach for several
years, and from accounts that 1 have
read in several newspapers of the good
effects that many had received from Pc
runa, and whose veracity could not be
doubted, caused me TO give it a trial, and
bless the day that did make a trial.
1t has made new man of me.
al was all my life up to about five
years ago a very healthy man, and about
that time I was troubled with catarrh.
1 tried number of prescriptions from
different doctors but none seemed to re-
lieve me until 1 commenced the use of
Peruna, and from its use l can truly say
that have been greatly benefited.
~ am now In my eighfy-sevenfh
year and can walk and get about as
wei as many much younger than my
self and attribute II greatly 10 the uso
of Peruna. l keep some on hand all the
time, and consider it the cheapest medi-
cine in the world" --Mr. A. Howell.
j. r. Prince, East Leon, N. Y, writesi
"Peruna has saved my life, and made
a strong, healthy, jolly old man of me.
Peruna is just what every family should
not be without. 1 have taken very few
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
JAMAICA.
Former Jamaica Man.

The Greenfield, Mass, Gazette and
Courier of March II contained the fol-
lowing notice: The death of Newton c.
Pierce. which occurred yesterday morn
ing at o'clock, removes one of Green
fields best known business men. Mr..
Pierce had been failing rapidly for about
month. He was 10 years old. Mr..
Pierce and his brother, NJ. r. Pierce,
came originally from jamaica, VT n.
q. Pierce went first to Fitchburg and
Pcppcren, then to Aver junction where
he was foreman for the Ames Pillow com
pany His brother came here a few
years before. y. G. Pierce came to
greenfield in 1870 and bought out o. f.
swift then in company with NJ. r.
Pierce. The firm of NJ. r. Pierce &
Co. has been one Of the old stand-bys of
the town. doing a good business in stoves
and plumbing y. G. Pierce, like his
brother. was liked by both his customers
and employees and gained success
through his honesty. fair dealings, and
his close attention to business. He sold
his business interest in 1901 to c. f.
Peck. lie leaves a widow, daughter,
and son, Abiiah Pierce, all living in this
town"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20
WILMINGTON.

Mrs. II. L. Bray has been Ill the past
week.
Rev. E. f. Wells is in Jacksonville
this week.
Prof. Lobban was in town last week,
the guest of Miss Gorham.
Harold Childs, who has been very i'll
number of weeks. is slowly improv-
ing.
Patrick Rogan was in town over
Sunday and left with his family on Mon
day for Turner'S Falls.
L. II. Starkey is very busy closing up
his painting business before leaving for
Turner's Falls on April l.
W. n. Bassett has removed from the
tenement near O. O. Wares store to the
Davenport house on East Main street
Martin Brown injured his foot while
in Searsburg, looking after the log job
but he hopes 1t will be nothing serious
Walter II. Draper of California, a for
mer resident Of this place, was in town
on Tuesday for a short call upon old
friends.
The weather for the most part of the
past week has been unfavorable for sug-
airing and the prospect for an average
crop is very poor
George Davis of North Adams, was in
town this week. the guest of Mills
Brown. Mr.. Davis will move soon to
Salt Lake City, where he expects to re-
side.
Frank l. Allen is in Boston buying a
full line of goods for the spring trade.
George NJ. Bemis of Readsboro. who
has leased the New England Telephone
lines in tins vicinity, is putting every
thing in the best condition ana we hope
to have good service very soon.
Moses Newton and A b. Clark were in
town on Wednesday in the interest of
the Readsboro Chair company. EXten-
sive repairs and changes are being made
upon the mill and it is expected that
large number of hands will be en-
ployed when the mill starts up.
John +. Bassett, who was in Provi-
dence r. J., recently, sold what is
known as the j. b. Boyd farm. about
two miles from the village. TO Walter
+. Kelley of Providence The belief
that gold exists in paying quantities on
the farm led to the sale. If the ore
assays SO per ton Mr.. Bassett will re-
ceive $4,000 and half interest in the pro
duct of the mine. Four or five samples
of ore We're tested. and not one as
sayed lower than SIS per ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Charles Belden of Brattleboro is
spending a few days with his mother
here.
The sugar season so far has been a
disappointment, without a very promis
ing outlook for the future.
Miss Grace Weston, who has been
visiting her sister here, returned to her
home in New Haven Friday.
L. II. Gale had an auction at his hard
ware store Saturday afternoon and even
ing and Monday evening, disposing of
a large quantity of goods.
AIelendy Brothers have sold their build
ing lot on Main street to E. w. Lamp
son, who will erect a house on it soon.
The fire engine which the people at
the North village bought recently in
Brattleboro, came on the train last Fri
day. 1t has been moved to its new
home.
L. j. Strong has sold the Peabody
House to G.. X. Davis of Newfane and
C. o. Davis of New York. We regret
to lose Mr.. and Mrs. Strong, but if there
must be a change We are glad TO have
the hotel fall into such good hands.
Both gentlemen have had experience in
hotel keeping. G.. X. Davis was the
veteran hotel keeper at Peru many years
and gained far and wide an enviable
reputation as a landlord.
The Methodist ladies' aid society met
at parsonage hall Wednesday for So
cial and the annual election of officers.
which resulted as follows President
Mrs. Celia Ramsdel; first vice president,
Mrs. NJ. H. Smith; second vice president,
Mrs. G.. H. Gardner; third vice presi-
dent, Miss Hattie Aldrich; secretary and
treasurer. Miss Nina Vale; directors
Mrs. c. E. Cummings, Mrs. Fred Vale
Mrs. L. T. Landman, Mrs Martha Lamp
son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20
WARDS BORO.

Mrs. Wright Kidder Of Hartford. Conn.
was a guest at +. u. Plimptons for a
few days
Miss Carrie Dexter went Tuesday TO
Atho for two weeks visit with her
aunt, Mrs. n. E. Curtis
Mrs z. 5. Knapp who has been dress
making in Newfane the past four
weeks has returned to her home here.
]. A. Wilbur went TO Brattleboro re-
Gently and brought back Miss Jessie
Johnson his former housokeeper, his
wife.
John Putnam has gone TO West ia
maica to work. He will move there
as soon as the roads are in good condi-
ton.
Harry Benson. who had one leg sawed
oft and the other broken in the mill at
Peru, is able to get out on the streets
on crutches
Mrs. Forrest Brown went to Putney
the last of the week TO visit her mother
and brother there before going to her
western home
James Dexter has begun work for the
season at Henry Hamilton's in East ia
maica. Tom Patterson is working for
]. II. Ware in Townshend.
Mrs. Patterson returned last week af-
ter spending the winter with her parents
in Canada. Her mother. who had been
i'll several months, died the eth.
The drama, Down East" presented
by the Grange Friday evening, was well
attended, although the travelling was
very bad. The receipts were about SIS.
Miss Laura Woodburn's personal prop
erty was sold at auction last Saturday.
There was a good attendance, taking
into account the bad travelling, and good
prices were realized on most of the ar
ticles. Miss Woodburn is staying for
the present with her sister, Mrs. Henry
Hamilton.
This community was saddened March
to learn of the death Of Mrs. L. r.
Plumley from pneumonia The funeral
services were held at the house sunday
at Il o'clock, Rev. \. j. Martin ofiiciat-
ing, assisted by Rev. f. D. Brown.
Mrs. Plumley has been a great sufferer
for long time and will be greatly mis-
sed especially by her family who have
cared for her so long. She leaves a
husband and one daughter, who have the
sympathy Of all in their deep bereave-
ment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20
WILLIAMSVILLE.

William White is at work in the steam
mill
Martin Bailey of Brattleboro is STAT
ing the Universalist parsonage.
George Manchester is out of the mill,
and will be unable to work for time.
c. E. Park has bought a good horse.
Mr.. Park is not yet able to drive for
himself.
C. E. Perry has been injured recently,
and he fears rib is broken. He is
unable to work.
C. H. Dickinson of Wallingford Conn,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. d. Dickinson.
Rev. E. H. Goldthwaite was called to
Danvers, Mass, on Friday of last week.
She is expected home today.
A. NJ. Merrifeld has been the latest
victim of one of the saws in his mill.
The wound is in the thumb and first
finger of his right hand, and is still
painful.
Miss Minnie Moore has stored her goods
and has gone TO Springfield to keep
house for her brother, Fred, and care
for his baby. Mr.. Moores wife died
several weeks ago.
A letter from Mrs. Alice Morse, who
has spent the winter with her daughter
in Wakefield, Mass gives us hope that
she will spend a part of the month OF
April in this vicinity.
Alonzo Ingram out again after his
accident. Mrs. Ingram broke hip
about a year ago, and on Wednesday of
this week she walked for the first time
since her injury with the aid of crutch,
to call on Mrs. Young.
The streets are nearly dry in the vii
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20
N. L. Boynton is improving.

VI. L. Boynton is improving.
/. w. White has been i'll, but is now
out again.
Alice Stark is at home from Bratue-
boro.
Peas are being planted by some enter
prisng townspeople.
There was a prayer meeting Wednes-
day at Mrs. Newmans
The ladies aid society met with Mrs.
S. L. Rawson last week.
The last singing school of the season
will be held Monday evening.
Mary Robinson entertained u of her
young friends at a party last week.
Mrs. J. y. Muzzy went Monday to
Westield Mass, to visit her son, Har-
old.
Mrs. Ellis has recovered from her re-
cent illness, and Mr.. Grout is improv-
ing
Mrs. J. L. Amsden has returned from
South Newfane, and has begun house
keeping in Mrs. Lucy Kelloggs tene-
ment. Her daughter, Lizzie, came with
her.
Rev. y. E. Hartwell went to Brook
Ign, n. Y, on Monday, where he will be
married to Miss Florence Stearns.
They will come to Jamaica next week.
Rev. IL. l.. Hartwell of Dunstable,
Mass. will occupy the pulpit next Sun
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20


was troubled with kidney trouble) and
Peruna cured him. l cannot express
my thanks for the benefit your medicine
has been to me."-J. r. Prince.
Abraham Ziegler, Piedmont, Wayne
County, Mo-, writes:
my wife who is now eighty-seven
years old, suffered for about sixteen
years from severe catarrh Of the head,
which affected her sight and hearing.
saw Pe-ru-na advertised in your al
manac, and testimonials similar to her
case attracted my attention. got one
bottle and it helped her so much that
she is now using the second bottle and
she thinks it is something wonderful.
Her hearing and sight are both in part
restored. Abraham Ziegler.
In old age tho mucous membranes be-
come thickened and partly lose their
function. This leads to partial loss of
hearing, smell and taste. a. we'll as di-
gestive di-tur Dances. Pe-ru-na corrects
all this by its specific operation on all
the mucous membranes Of the body.
One bottle will convince anyone. once
used and. Pe-ru-na becomes lifelong
standby with old and young.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable
advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Ssnitarium, Columb bus, o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

lage, and the number of summer birds
assures us that winter will not return
Tor any length of time. The weather
has been unfavorabe for sugar makers.
and little sugar has been made.
n letter from f. r. Lincoln. who has
spent the winter at Mazomanie, Wis,
states that the snow is gone and farmers
are blowing their land for seeding. Mr..
Lincoln would come home soon if the
lake was open for crossing. His health
is better than when he left here. His
neghbors will be glad to see his house
open again.
The following officers were elected re-
Gently to serve in the Excelsior division,
No. Is, for the coming season: w. p.
Mrs d. r. Stedman; w. A.. Mrs w. z.
Wheeler; r. S. Carrie Stedman; L. S..
Hastings Williams; treasurer. Florence
Dickinson; chaplain, Rev. +. II. Goldth-
waite; Con, Walter Wheeler; !. s, John
Williams; O. S. Amos Stratton Pop
corn, nuts and apples were served, and
a pleasant evening was spent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

Whitaker Wright, promoter of the Lon
don and Globe Finance Corporation,
limited, the failure of which, two years
ago, brought ruin to thousands of per-
sons in Great Britain. who are believed
TO have lost at least Sl000O0,OOO directly
and indirectly in the crash of other com
panies which went down in the wreck,
and VINO is wanted by the London police
on a charge of having falsifed the ac-
counts of the company, was arrested
Sunday morning in New York upon the
arrival of the French liner Lorraine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

The agitation over unmarried and child
less persons started by President Eliot
of Harvard and contributed to by Presi-
dent Roosevelt and others. is doubtless
responsible for the bill introduced by a
Pennsylvania legislator providing re-
wards for mothers of six or more chill
dren, ranging from so and a gold medal
to mothers of six, to $50 and a gold medal
for mothers of 10. The bill provides
also that every seventh son or daughter
born within Pennsylvania shall be edu-
Gated at the expense of the common
wealth in any school, academy or col
lege desired, provided that the cost of
such education shall in no instance eX-
coed $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

- TATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro, IS.
oBy the Probate Court for Said District
BY the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate
of NELLIE FERRITER and JULIA
FERRITER, minors of Brattleboro, in
said district, Greeting.
Whereas Harry B. Haus, guardian of
Nellie Ferriter and Julia Ferriter. min
ors of Brattleboro in said District, has
filed his petition in this court setting
forth that his said wards are the own
ers OF certain real estate situate in
Brattleboro in said District, TO wit, the
house with shed occupied by Julia Fer
ritter at her decease. and now occupied
by John Clarity; that 1t will be condu-
Give to the interest of said wards to
sell the whole OF said real estate for the
purpose of putting the proceeds thereof
at interest or otherwise investing the
same, and praying for license to sell the
same accordingly. Whereupon il is
ordered that the same be heard at the
session of said Court to be held at the
Probate Office in Brattleboro on the last
Saturday of March, 1903, when and
where you may be heard in the prem
ises if YOU see cause. 11-13
A. F. SCIWENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

Col. Edwin o, Upham, 49, died Satur-
day at hist home in Keene from menin-
gifts. He leaves a wife and two chill
dren. lie had been connected for years
with the keene Glue company, being
at his death treasurer and manager. He
was prominent in the Masonic frater-
nifty, and had been connected with mill
tary affairs since 1878, when he Joined
the lIeene Light Guard. He rose by
successive stages until he was captain
of Company G., later major of the Second
regiment, then lieutenant colonel, and in
January, 1895, he was elected colonel.
When the New Hampshire brigade was
consolidated the next year he became
colonel of the First Infantry, a position
which he filled with marked ability.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

S,TATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro SIS.
DBy the Probate Court for Said District.
To all persons Interested in the estate
of HENRY \. FRENCH. late Of Dunn
merSton. deceased. Greeting.
Whereas. Henry H. Miller has present
ed to this court an instrument purportine
to he the last will of Said deceased. for
probatc:-Nou are hereby notified that
this court will decide upon the probate
of said instrument at the session there
Of TO be held al the Probate office in
day of March. 4. d. 1905. when ana
where YOU may appear and contest the
same If you see cause. lib
\. f SCHWENk. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

" ESTATE OF NATHAN W. SARGEN
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Marlboro, Commissioners. to receive, cX-
anime and adjust all claims ana de-
mands of all persons against the cs-
tate of Nathan Wallace Sargent. late of
BrattleborO. in said district. deceased, ANA all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that We Will meet for the purpose dfore-
said. AT the County Clerks office. Bl1ttlchorO.
ON the 18th day of March and 3rh day of sep
tembcr, next, from O'Clock p. NJ. until 1
O'Clock p. NJ. each of said days and that SIX
months from the 18th day of March. A. ID. 1903.
j. the time limited 10y said court for said cred
itOrs to present their claims TO Us for eXami-
nation and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, VI. this "a day Of
March, a. ID. 1893. lULl2
II. +. TAYLOR. ic,,.,t....-
f. W. MCCLURE. commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES..
New Hampshire House for Licens

new hampshire Rouse Tor License.
BY vote of PA to 1O7 the New Hamp-
shire House of Representatives Wednes-
day put itself on record as in favor of
a license law in preference to the exist
ing prohibitory system, which has been
In force since 1915 Two reports We're
returned from the committee on liquor
laws. The majority reported a license
law, with the recommendation Ought to
pass" The minority recommended that
ii was ineXpedient to legislate. Mr..
Remich of Littleton, one of the minor
ity, moved a substitute minority report
for that of the majority. After six
hours of debate the ayes and noes were
called and resulted: Ayes, 107; noes, PA.
The bill reported by the majority was
then given its first reading, and ordered
to a second reading.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

OBy the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate
Of JANE +. PETTES. late Of Brattleboro,
decea sed, Greeting.
Whereas. II. D. Holton has presented to
this court an instrument purporting to
bc the last will of said deceased, for
this court will decide upon the probate
of said instrument at the session there
of to be held at the Probate Office in
Brattleboro. in said district. on the 18th
day Of March. a. D. 1905. when ana
where YOU may appear and contest the
same. II you see cause. lib
A f. SCIIWENK. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

CTATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. SIS.
CBy the Probate Court for said District
To an persons Interested in the estate
OF STEPHEN G. ELLIS late of Brat
tlch1ro. IN said district. Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court
will decide upon the allowance Of the
account of r. J. Gordon administrator
upon tho estate Of stephen G. Ellis, late
of Brattleboro. in said district. deceased.
and decree distribution thereof TO the
persons entitled thereto. at the session
thereof 10 be held at the Probate Office
IN Brattleboro in said district on the
2Sth day Of March. \. u. 1913. when and
where you may be heard in the premises.
If you see cause. Ills
\. T. SOUVENIR. REGISTER
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CTATF or VERMONT .Marlboro IS

CTATE OF VERMONT Marlboro, S.
SBy the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate
of ADDISON B. KNAPP, late of Dunn
merston. in said district Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court
will decide upon the allowance of the ac-
count Of F. G. Taylor. administrator up
on the estate of Addison b. Knapp late
of Dummerston, in said district, de-
ceased, and decree distribution thereof
to the persons entitled thereto. at the
session thereof to be held at the Probate
Office in Brattleboro, in said district, on
the 18th day of March a. ID. 1903. when
and where you may be heard in the
premises. If you see cause. 11-l3
A. f. SOUVENIR. Register.
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SrATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. IS.

STATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. SIS.
OBy the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate
OF DAVID JILLSON. late of Whiting
ham insaid district. GREET NC.
You are hereby notified that this court
viii decide upon the allowance of the
account Of Horace +. Jnson. administra-
tor upon the estate Of David Jillson. late
of Nottingham. i'm said district. deceased.
and decree distribution thereof to the
persons entitled thereto. at the session
thereof 10 be held at the Probate Office
iu Brattleboro, i'm said district. on the
18th day of March. A d. 1893 when and
whore YOU may be heard in the prem
ises. IL you see cause. lib
4 T. SCHWENK. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

colds since L have
used Peruna, b u t
W h e n l do catch
cold, Peruna Is my
medicine.
"a minister came
to me last summer
a n d said that he
had seen my testi-
monial in the paper,
and began taking
Peruna. He S al d
that it Strengthened
him right up-(he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.
oBy the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate
of CHALMER w. STEBBlNS, late of
Newfane, in said district, deceased
Greeting.
Whereas, j. II. Merrifield administra-
tor upon the estate of Chalmer w. Steb-
bins, late of Newfane, in said district,
deceased. has filed his petition in this
court. setting forth that the sale of the
whole of the real estate of said deceased
will be beneficial to the heirs and all
persons interested therein, and praying
for license to sell the same, and at the
ports to be the consent in writing of all
the heirs residing in this state 10 such
sale. Whereupon 1t is ordered that the
same be heard at the session of said
court, to be held at the Probate Office
in Brattleboro., on the last Saturday Of
may be heard in the premises, II you see
cause. 1l-lS
A. f. SCHWENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-03-20

Consul Gonsalue, at Toronto, reports
to the state department that the New
Niagara Falls Power company proposes
10 bring electricity to that city by cable
over a distance of 80 miles. The COM
pany will begin work on its plant as
soon as it gets authority from the gov
eminent to develop power The power
win be used TO operate the Toronto
Street Railway, and about 100000 will
be invested in the plant.
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SSTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.
oBy the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate
chester. n. H., having estate in said dis
trict. deceased, Greeting.
Whereas. j. II. MeFrifeld, admisistra-
tor upon the estate of Lila Johnson. late
of Manchester, n. H.. having estate in
said district, deceased, has filed his pc
tition in this court, setting forth that
the sale of the whole of the real estate Of
said deceased will be beneficial to the
heirs and all persons interested therein,
and praying for license to sell the same,
and at the same time filed in this court
what purports to be the consent in writ
ing of all the heirs residing in this state
to such sale. Whereupon it is ordered
that the same be heard at the session of
said court, to be held at the Probate Of
flee in Brattleboro, on the last Saturday
of March, A. ID. 1903. when and where
you may be heard in the premises. il
you see cause ll-13
A. f. SCHWENK, Register.