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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24

It. Wen, chops then. Would You like
Dreaded chops?"
I'VE have those almost every night,
don't WEI" returned Mr.. Calender brisk
~. under the impression that he was be-
ing agreeable. when in doubt. have
chops. But get what you want yourself,
Cynthia, it really doesn't make any diff
ference to me-"
She regarded him with affectionate ex-
asperation, her wrath tempered by a
guilty consciousness that there had been
undue sameness in the meals lately. If
I were like some wives
THE butcher, ma'am-he's waiting"
interposed the maid alphabetically.
Tell him I'll come down to the viii
lage myself and give the ORDER" said
Mrs. Calender with adignity. "IlI sur
prise you with a really good dinner to-
night, something out of the ordinary.
'All right" said Mr.. Calender with
amiabIe alacrity. 'IIl bring out bottle
of wine and some flowers for you, to
carry out the 1dea," he added, with a
magnificent cooperation in her plans that
would have made up for all his previous
shortcomings if he had not suddenly re-
marked as he was going out Of the door:
by the way, we may have company to-
night, but I'm not sure. I nearly forgot
to mention it." @:.-
"Chauncey!" K
"A couple Of Englishmen, over here tc
interview the firm; nice fellows, you'd
like 'em. They may give us a big order
If thugs are satisfactory and we treat
'en right
"Chauncey!' '"~, ss."'
But he was gone for his train. Mrs
Calender looked Mortified, and Their
laughed. 1t was a way she had. His
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
@HE butcher, ma am.
Mrs. Chauncey Calender put
down her half-eaten muffin
with a gesture of despair as she
looked at the tidy. white


capped maid before her. IL
Why does he always come at breakfast
time? I'm sure can't think Of a thing!
Chauncey. you might, help me. I get SO
tired Of planning the meals. What would
You like for dinner tonight"
Roast peacock" said Mr.. Calender.
would you like a beefsteak?" His
wife patiently ignored the last remark.
which stock answer to a stock ques
ton had even ceased to irritate her.
II shouldn't mind having it,
Shouldn't mind having it, I'm ask
Ing you if you want it,
II want anything that YOU do"
"Oh, ,Chauncey! You'll drive me cracy
mad some day. I wish you'd express a
preferences; 1t would make it so much
easier for me. Would you like chicken?
I know that Cadmus has poultry on
Wednesday," -
Mr.. Callenders expression became sud-
denly tinged with melancholy. His early
existence had been spent upon farm,
where the killing and eating up of chick
at certain periods of the year was an
economic process, compulsory upon the
household. A momentary sickness and
distaste Of life seemed evolved from the
recollection as he answered:
II don't seem to care much for chick
en-"
"You never do, and I am so fond OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
WILLIAMS &.

An August cricket was heard May 16
Florence Bellows is working for Mrs
c. E. Perry.
Some Of the friends of Hattie Thayer
gave her a party last week Friday even
ing.
Mrs. Z. H. Richardson's young dog,
which showed strong symptoms Of by
drophoba, has been killed.
The Epworth League will serve ice
cream on the Methodist church lawn
Tuesday evening of next week.
DR.. p. +. White was confined to his
room several days the past week. but
is now able to be out again. DR.. Cole
of Newfane assisted him in caring for
mis- patients.
Miss Edith L. Howard, the eldest
daughter of y. II. Howard who occupied
the Hovey mill a few years ago. was
married at her home in Worcester.
Mass. on May 49, to CRANKY y. Bridges.
a prosperous business man OF that city.
L. O. Morse and Locke Hale are putting
up a house and barn for John and Hast
ines Williams on the border OF Sunset
lake. They are also building new re-
frigerator in the meat market OF J.. +.
Stratton. which will save him much
lifting, and furnish the incest OF meat
There has been a change in the sun
day evening services at the Methodist
League will be held at o'clock. the Ep-
worth League at 6:4j. and the preaching
service at $50. The subject for the SER
mon next Sunday evening will be shall
We know our friends in Heaven
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. George
Manchester called on them on Saturday
evening of last week, the 10Th anniver-
sary of their marriage. Friends from
away presented an extension table and
several other useful things. while those
in this locality gave them d purse Of
money and numerous tokens of friend
ship and esteem. Cake and coffee We're
served, and pleasant evening was
spent.
The Methodist and Universalist soci-
cites Of this village are invited to unite
with the Baptist church in South New
fame on Sunday, May "a, in exercises fit
ting for Memorial day. The churches
here will be closed in the morning. The
usual Sunday evening service Will be
held at the Methodist church. and the
junior Young Peoples Christian Union
Will meet at the Universalist church
at $50 y. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hall returned to
their home here on Wednesday noon, al
ter spending the past winter with their
children Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ward in
Londonderry. Mrs. Halls sister Mrs.
Malvina Bradley of Brattleboro, came
with them To assist in settling them in
their old home, which has been re-
paired so that it seems like new place.
on opening the door several bundles
met their eyes, and they learned that
their neighbors mad contributed many
things in the line of provisions enough
to last them some time, which may take
the place of their usual Christmas gift.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
VERNON.

Miss Mary streeter went to Easja.a.-
ton last week.
Miss Inez Akley of Westheld Normal
school spent Sunday at home.
Mrs. Frank Pettee of Merden. Conn.
is at G. II Hubbard's for few days.
Elder McLucas state evangeli-t Il
Vermont, will preach in the chapel next
sunday at II a. m.
Miss Allie +. Morse returned last Sat-
urday from a several weeks visit with
friends in Dorchester, Fall River, Wake
field and Greenfield.
j. A. Beers is making repairs on his
barn. On Wednesday a staging gave
way on which Otis Johnson of Guilford
and Mr. Beerss son. Clarence. were at
work, and they fell to the ground. Both
were somewhat bruised, but no bones
We're broken. Mr.. johnson went TO his
home TO recover from his injuries.
Memorial exercises Will be held in
Union church next Sunday at o'clock
p. m. by the members Of Henry Johnson
post. G. \. r., Of Northfield and the vet
Grams of this town. Rev. F. W. Lewis
of Brattleboro will give the address. All
are cordially invited to be present
Flowers are solicited from all interes, ted
and it is desired that flowers. ferns. etc,
be at the church at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon for the purpose of decorating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
WIN DIAM.

Miss Elva Mack was at home over sun
day.
Mrs. A. O. Prentiss is visiting her sis
ter in Lebanon. Conn.
Mrs Alfred Stebbins is visiting her
aunt Mrs. H. NJ. Abbott.
Mrs. Julia Goodnow has returned To
her home in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Laura Stowel Of Springfield.
Mass, is visiting Mrs. NJ. NJ. Lamson.
II. L. Chapman spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. b. Chapman.
W. L. Harris of Deerield Mass. visited
his grandmother Mrs. NJ. u. Harris, one
day last week.
II is very unusual that three burial
services should he held in our cemetery
on three successive days.
on Tuesday afternoon, May T.. the
burial of Mrs. George Farr of Chester
took place in our cemetery. She was
many years a resident OF Windham. She
leaves a husband and three children. Ed
win Farr of Chester, Mrs. Hattie Hast
ings of Chester and Fred Farr of West
SwanzeY, y. II.
Adeline y. Burnap, wife of Hervey
Prentiss, died May after a brief illness
from bronchial pneumonia. She was
born in Windham August l. 1924, and
lived many years at the John Shaw place
She never was out Of town a year at a
time during her life. For about 80 years
she had been member of the Congrega-
tional church, being one of the oldest
members. on Jan. -, 1852, she married
HerVey y. Prentiss. and a year ago they
celebrated their golden wedding anniver-
sary. She is survived by her husband
and two sons. Bliss b. of this place and
Ernest a. Of Springfield Mass; also by
two sisters, Misses Florilla and Eliza
Burnap of Townshend, and three grand
children.
After an illness of four months, Deacon
Asahel o. Prentiss died at his home May
S. He was born in Westminster in 1880,
but for more than 80 years he had lived
in this town. In church and town affairs
he was always active being deacon of the
Congregational church many years. He
is survived by a wife and four children
Rev. q. F. Prentiss, pastor of the Daven-
port church in New Haven, Conn,
Charles r. of West Brattleboro, Mrs. +.
NJ. Butler of East Jamaica, Mrs. E. II,
Jones of this place, and a son-in-law,
George Butler of New York city. He
also leaves one brother and eleven grand
children. The funeral services were held
at his late home on Sunday, May 10, Rev,
George Roger officiating. Many beauti-
full flowers, tributes of love and respect
covered the casket.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
WARDSBORO.

Frank Eddy is visiting his mother. Mrs
Mary Eddy.
Charles Newcomh. who has been Ill
some time, is not as well.
Tho Wardsboro Cornet band will go to
Londonderry to play Memorial day.
Mrs. Maria Dustin. who has been visit
ing her brothers, has returned to her
home in Beloit. Wis.
Mrs Lizzie Barber IS assisting Mrs.
Charles Newcomb a short time during
Mr.. Newcombs Illness.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Martin have been
called to Putney on account of the ill
ness Of Mrs. Cary Martin, their sons
wife.
Mrs Walter Leith of Greenfield. Mass~
who spent the first Of the week with her
mother. Mrs Mary Bliss returned home
Wednesday.
The A. 4. club will meet at the vestry
Thursday afternoon. May 2S. supper Will
be served from 6 to S O'Clock. The ladies
of the club are requested to bring food.
Memorial day exercises will be held on
Friday afternoon May 20. There will be
very interesting exercises by the chill
dren. and Rev. +. y. Royal of Towns
bend will deliver an address Music will
be furnished by the Wardsboro Cornet
band and quartet.
Hiram Cobb is in a critical condition.
caused by a shock which he sustained
while working i'm the field Monday. His
left side has been affected As he did
not come to his dinner they went to look
for him and he was found in large mud
puddle. where he had fallen and had
lain for at least AN hour in the hot sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
JAMAICA.

The Jamaica Savings bank will be closed
tomorrow, Saturday.
Henry Williams was hurt in Alexan-
der's mill Wednesday, being hit by a belt.
Mrs. Clara Henkel of Brattleboro came
Wednesday TO visit her mother, Mrs
Eliza Jacobs.
The Baptist church has given Rev.
Ernest McEwen a call, and he will begin
work the first Sunday in June.
The ladies' industrial society will sell
ice cream and cake on the afternoon of
Memorial day at the town hall.
Silas Pike and Mrs. Martha Gleason
were married Sunday evening at West
Townshend. They moved Wednesday to
his house, recently bought from Albert
Howard.
Mrs. NJ. L. Boynton and Miss Bessie
left Saturday for a few weeks stay at A.
=. Carpenters at North Adams. II. P.
Boynton will board at the hotel during
their absence.
The song recital last week Wednesday
evening was a success. Mrs. w. B. Eddy,
contralto, and Arthur L. Maynard, tenor,
were at their best, and received hearty
encores, to which they generously re-
sponded. Miss Lucia Foster was accom-
PIANIST and gave several pleasing piano
solos. The recitations by Amy knight.
Katie Spencer, Miss Edith Clark and M,
II. Willis We're much enjoyed. The net
proceeds from the recital and supper
were $40.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22

Irving d. Palmenter and Guy o. Howe
were in North Adams on Wednesday.
Mrs George F. Roberts and Mrs. Leon
ard Brown are visiting in New York.
Miss Claire Brown has returned from
a visit with friends in Albany, y. Y.
Sidney Newton of Brooklyn is in town
for few days, the guest of NJ. L. Burr.
c. NJ. Russell was in Somerset on
Wednesday and Searsburg on Thursday,
on official business.
Mrs. Nellie Mcclellan of Brooklyn is
in town, assisting in the care OF her sis
ter, Mrs. NJ. L. Burr, who continues in
very poor health.
In common with other localities, We are
suffering from a lack of rain and the
present prospects are that the hay crop
will be very light
b. +. Smith and family have returned
from New York city and will live in town
upon the farm owned by Mr.. Smith
known as the Barnard place.
Frank E. Ray had the misfortune re
Gently TO lose a valuable colt. The AMI
NAL slipped upon the ground, breaking
leg and 1t was necessary to kill 1t.
The formal dedication of the new pipe
list church will occur next Sunday An
appropriate program will be carried out
The excursion to North Adams on Tues
day evening was well patronized ana
those who attended express satisfaction
in the presentation of Shakespeare
Tanning of the Shrew."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
WEST WARDSBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs HAL Robinson nave gone
to Wewona. H.. for a visit with Mr.. Rob
inson's mother and brother.
j. y. Streeter is remodelng his house
in an attractive way, adding a piazza
dormer windows, etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. &. Ryder ana daughter
and Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Adams visited
several days recently IN SALISBURY and
vicinity.
. 1t is expected that Rev. O. II. Palmer
will preach next Sunday morning. and
Rev. j. u. King of Turner Maine. the
sunday following.
Mrs. Maria Dustin Of Beliot. Wis Mrs
c. Martin of WHrdshoro and Mrs f.. l..
Rice visited together at w. David
sons last Wednesday. Mrs. Dustin
wished to be remembered 10 old friends
w. j. Davidson's buildings were en-
dangered last week by fire caused by a
lighted match carelessly thrown in the
grass by a peddler Fred Robinson was
near, and with bush helped to eXtin-
gush the flames so that no harm was
done The women who We're alone in
the house. were much alarmed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE.

Miss Mamie Ware spent Sunday at G..
c. Wares.
Hermon Eddy of Newfane has bought
the John Stebbins farm, which he will
carry on this summer, but will not move
his family there before fall.
Mrs. George NJ. Bush of Boston and
maid are boarding for the summer at f.
L. Busn's. Mr.. Bush accompanied his
wife here but returned to Boston on
Monday.
No rain has fallen in the southern part
OF the town for more than two weeks,
while at the northern part it rained hard
on Thursday of last week. The grass is
dying and crops are not growing
AT the annual reorganization of the
Baptist Sunday school the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
Superintendent Mrs. +. G. cutler, as
sistant superintendent, Mrs. c. NJ Rob
bins; secretary and treasurer. y. G.
Wellman; librarians, w. Z. Robbins and
Dwight Ware.
About 40 attended the Sunday school
supper at the Baptist parsonage last Fri
day evening. The menu was full of sur
prises Mr.. Holland, who was staying at
Mr.. Whitakers, entertained the com
pany with violin music, a service of
flowers was given. and sacred songs were
sung by the company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Fish of Yer
gennes spent part of the week here.
Mr. and Mrs William Fish of Athol
are spending a few days at Mrs. 5. Fishs
The ladies' benevolent society will meet
at the home of Mrs. T.. l.. Bush next
Wednesday, afternoon.
W. &. Lane of Luuenburg has arrived
to spend part of the summer at the home
of his niece, Mrs. Clarence Nichols
1t is expected that Rev. Mr.. Davies Of
Wolcou will preach i'm the Congrega-
tional church on the first two sundays
in June.
There are now three resident minis
ters in this place-Rev. Mr.. Bartlett.
Methodist, and Revs. Wswall and Law
renee, Congre gational.
Rev. L. II. Bartlett will move to G. W.
knapp's tenement. and the Lawrence
house which he Will vacate will be occu-
pied this summer by Rev. and Mrs. Law
renee.
The ladies' aid society held a social
affair ana tea ON Tuesday at the church
rooms in honor OF Miss \. T.. Fish whose
marriage to Edward Morse of Wardsboro
took place on Wednesday. The presenta-
ton OF a cake basket was a pleasant fea-
ture OF the gathering.
Charles w. Eddy. a guest at Rest Cot
tdEr, NeWidnc NIL, Will give a StereOpti-
con talk from scenes In the book, In
His Steps at the CONGREGATIONAL church
Sunday evening. His exhibition OF New
England birds Wednesday, evening at
Union han was considered very interest
ing.
movement for the better grading OF
classes in the Congregational Sunday
school is well worth thoughtful atten-
ton and cooperation of all concerned
The plan is in line with the efficient
superintendency which the school already
mas. and may need to be carried out with
some sacrifice of personal inclination on
the part of teachers and pupils.
At the annual meeting of the W. c.
7. t. Mrs. Grout. Mrs. Railway, Mrs
Bills. Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Davidson
We're elected delegates to the county con-
Nention to be held in Wilmington June
and .. \ contribution of $500 was voted
/ To the temperance hospital in Chicago
an institution in which the society has
taken special interest several years The
regular meeting was followed by a
social hour when refreshments were
served 10y the hostess, Mrs. G. w. Par
sons
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
IMMERSION HILL.

Mr., Watson will speak at the school
house Sunday evening at 1880.
The body of Mrs. Anne Halliday was
brought here Tuesday of last week for
burial
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Watson and their
three children from Mount Hermon and
Mrs. George +. Crowell of Brattleboro
are boarding a j. n. Betterley's.
the person who stole the fish pole and
two reels from a boat left at the wharf
at "kamp Kosy" Saturday night would
do well to call and settle with w. ID.
Stockwell, West Brattleboro.
Fire was discovered in the woods be-
side the road east of the lake Sunday
night Had it not been seen soon after
it started there would have been much
damage. 1t took six or eight persons
several hours to eXtinguish the flames.
1t was fortunate that there was no
wind The fire probably started from
lighted cigar stump. We wish those who
visit the lake would be careful about
fire during this dry season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
SOUTH NEWFANE.

The plumbers are At work upon c. l..
DeNters house.
B. c. Bailey has sold his land to Cap
tain Harrison Aldrich.
Leon Bruce is spending a few days in
South Charlestown and Claremont
S. II. Morse has bought the SOAP bust
ness OF L. c. Bailey. and will continue it.
Porter Thayer conducted very accept
ably the evening meeting at the Baptist
church last sunday.
Mrs. Love spent Thursday with her
parents in this place returning To Spring
field. Mass, on Saturday
j. +. Morse has taken down the villa
during the past week, adding much to the
appearance of the premises.
Mrs. Cheney, who has been confined to
her bed several weeks is able to ride
out and be around the house.
The three large houses and other build
ings under construction will greatly add
to the appearance of our village
We regret to lose another family from
town. that of b. c. Bailey, who will go
to Brattleboro Mr.. Bailey will work on
the Dickinson farm.
Rev. j. II. Lingley. who has been in
Tomnshend to assist Rev. Mr.. Royal in a
series of evangelical meetings. expects to
be nj home the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Ingraham took their
daughter, Ruby, six years old. to Brattle-
boro on Friday of last week for an oper-
alton on her throat. The operation was
successfully performed by Drs. Gorham
and Roberts.
There will be a union memorial service
at the Baptist church May "a at TO- 45
a. m. Rev. G. L. Webster of Williams
Vile will deliver the address. Rev l.. H.
Elliott secretary of the Vermont Bible
society will speak in the evening re-
Garding the work of the society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
WILMINGTON.
Memorial Observance.

Memorial day will be observed with
more than usual interest this year and q
program of excellence will be carried out
On Sunday, May "A, union services will be
held at the Congregational church. Rev
George L. Woodman delivering the ser
mon. Members of the post and associate
members are requested to meet at the
post hall at 10 o'clock on Sunday morn
ing and proceed to the church where the
services will be held at 1915.
On Saturday, May 80 the regular SER
vices will he held. The procession will be
formed at the G. y. r. hall at IL o'clock
a. m. under direction of George Z.
Haynes, marshal, in the following order:
North Adams drum corps, c B. Lawton
post, old soldiers. sons of veterans asso-
ciate members, Victory Grange and other
organizations. school children under di-
rectlon of their respective teachers. cit-
zens. Moving through the principal
streets and halting at the monument on
North River street where short exercises
will be conducted; decoration of graves
in village cemetery; to Memorial hall
where the regular exercises will take
place. Hon. o. +. Butterheld will be
president of the day. There will be an
Grafton by Rev. Henry X. Reigel reading
of Lincon's address by Comrade George
j. Bond, music by chorus of voices under
direction OF Mr.. Reigel. After conclusion
of exercises, dinner will be served in the
basement OF Memorial hall and it is pro-
posed 10 have a dinner for all this year.
We ask that everyone bring food for tha
tables and in turn all are invited to par
take of the same.
On account of accommodations the din
ner has been limited to members of tina
post and associate members heretofore,
but now that We have a suitable place,
We desire that all join with us. Good
music may be expected from the drum
corps and everything promises a very
pleasant occasion.
Per order of Committee,
c. NJ. RUSSELL, Commander
George T. Haynes. Adjutant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
SHYLOCk

Shylock was the man who
wanted a pound of human
flesh. There are many
Shylocks now, the GONZALES
cent, the consumptive, the
sickly child, the pale young
woman, all want human flesh
and they can get it-take
SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion is flesh
and blood, bone and muscle.
Itfeeds the nerves, strengthens
the digestive organs and they
feed the whole body.
For nearly thirty years
SCOTS Emulsion has been the
great giver of human flesh.
We will send you couple of
ounces free.
SCOTT q BOVINE. Chemists.
4o0-4l5 Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and t,.so; all druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-05-22
WEST DUMMERSTON.

Niles Howard is visiting at G. w. Sar-
gents.
Mrs. L. Pike and Bert Pike and family
will occupy the parsonage.
The fire on Black mountain burned
James Clark's blacksmith shop.
Mike Hopkins and family have moved
from the Taft house to Brattleboro, near
the new Souto factory.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. \. Nash have trans
ferred their farm to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Bates, who will take care of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nash.
c. Severance has finished his contract
to haul wood for c. f. Thompson, and
has gone to Newfane, where he has a
logging job.
Mrs. Hattie w. Marsh and Mrs NJ. j.
Larrabee and son spent Sunday at c. S.
Wilkins's, and Mrs. II. B. Fitzsimmons
and child of Bellows Falls have spent the
past week there.
The memorial exercises occur Sunday,
the 24th at p. m. Rev Mr. Jackson
of Dummerston will be the speaker and
Z. II. Miller will sing. The usual pro-
gram will be carried out. Members of
Sedgwick post of Brattleboro will be
present