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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11

Flora Stark went Monday to a home
school in North Windham, Conn.
There was an illustrated lecture on
Japan Sunday evening at the Congrega-
tional church.
Carroll Robinson is at work for j. A.
Muzzy through the holidays.
Rev. A. Il. Iartwell attended the min
listers meeting ut Brattleboro Monday.
w. A. White of South Wardsboro oc-
cupied the pulpit of the Congregational
church last Sunday, i'm exchange with
Mr.. Hartwell.
The committee on Christmas exercises
in the Baptist Sunday school consists of
Mrs Agnes Wolcott, Mrs. McEwen and
Eva Wolcott.
Mrs. Mason F. Howard had a shock of
paralysis last week Friday. from which
she did not rally. and died on Sunday
evening. Her sisters were with her
Much sympathy is felt for her husband
who is left alone. The funeral was held
in the Congregational church Wednesday,
Revs. Hartwell and McEwen officiating.
The ladies' industrial society will fur
nIsh a chicken pie supper next Wednes-
day evening Dec. 16. at the town hall.
Mrs. Hartwell will preside over a table
of useful and fancy articles. and Mrs
Brigham will have charge of the "remem-
brance" table. The Junior society will
have fancy articles, made by themselves
for sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
JACKSONVILLE,

Mrs Della Roberts returned Saturday
from the hospital in Pittsfeld, Mass
The knights of Honor building is being
plastered by Wheeler q Son of Reads
boro.
George n. Briggs went to Searsburg
last week to visit his sister.
The Methodist ladies cleared over $50
at their fair Dec. I'd
There were no services at the Methodist
church last Sunday on account of the
pastors illness.
Thirty members of Mount Peak lodge
of Rebekahs at Charlemont, Mass, came
to this place last Friday on invitation of
Twilight lodge, and eXemplified the beau
tiful work in a pleasing manner, after
which bountiful supper was served and
a pleasing program rendered. Visitors
from Readsboro were also present.
The primary school IN the village began
it's winter term Monday, Mrs. Carrie L..
kingsley, teacher. Through a mistake
three were omitted from the list of names
of children who were not absent during
the last term. Iva Pierce, Della Bennett,
and Raymond Roberts, making fifteen in
all who were not absent. The high school
has not yet a teacher. Miss Ryan who
taught the fan term was expecting to
teach the winter term, but is unable to
teach on account of illness.
Inc DOuN OF MIS-. opltlld SNtlSoll' VIII
died in Brattleboro Dec. l, and whose
obituary notice was printed in last week s
Phoenix, was brought here for burial be-
side the body of her husband Norris l..
Stetson. The funeral services were held
at the Methodist church last Friday,
Rev. II. K. Miles of Brattleboro officiating.
The profusion of beautiful flowers and
the large attendance showed in measure
the esteem in which Mrs. Stetson was
held in the community.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BRookLlNE.
Mrs. L. L. RanneY.

Mrs Abbie Wilcox Ranney, who died
last week from generous tumor of the
,rtcstincs. was born in Coventry, this
state Sept. 1G, 1927, and was the youngest
of four children of Alanson and Persia
DllitchcoclD Wilcox. The mother died
when Ahbie was less than six months
old. and soon after she went to live with
tne family of Samuel Rist, who lived
ON the well known Rist farm in the
north part of this town. where she re-
NAMED until she was Is years old She
lfterward lived in Nashua N. H., and
was employed in the Upper Corporation
Mills on oct 16, 1851 she was married
to Lorin l.. Ranuey of Westminster. They
lived i'm Westminster West on farm I'M
oil 1860. Three children were born to them
there. on account of the distance to
.-, nools they sold their farm and bought
the Samuel Cutler farm in Brookline,
which has been their home ever since. For
thr last two years Mrs Ranney had been
i'm falling health, but until ten days be-
fore her death she was able to be about
the house. Two of her three children
-urNive-Nrgil W., who has always lived
III home with his parents, and Leola S,
who married Clarence w Adams, and
whose home is in Howard. II. l. One
daughter, Mary T., died March %, 1877.
Mr. and Mrs. Ranney celebrated their
Golden wedding anniversary Oct. 16, 1901.
Mrs Ranncv has one brother living, W.
r. wilcox Of Nashua, n. H., who is in
feeble health. Mrs. Ranney united with
tine Methodist church when very young,
and had always been conscientious
christian. She was loved by everyone
with whom she came in contact Her
sweet Christian spirit and her consistent
life were seen by all who knew her, and
she leaves large circle of friends to
mourn her loss She was cared for ten
DERBY in her last illness by Mrs. Lizzie
Elnuey. and by her daughter Mrs. Leola
ADAMS The funeral was held from the
Methodist church last Friday afternoon,
Rev. Mr. Metcalf officiating assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Brewster. The burial was in
Riverside cemetery. The casket was COW
ered with beautiful flowers, the gifts of
I,,luC friends
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Death Of E. Wright Bush.

f. Wright Bush, whose death from
pneumonia occurred in Bellows Falls on
Dec p was born in Bernardston, Mass,
March IL 1916. He came to Brookline
with his parents in 1850, and lived here
81 large part of the time till 1892. He was
the son of the late Jacob Bush of Brook
line In November, 1871, he married
Mary. daughter of the late John Land
fear She died in Brookine in 1889. OF
their three children, one survives, Clar-
euce W. Bush of Bellows Falls. In June
1892. Mr. Bush married Mrs. Annie
Edwards of Keene. They lived in Orange
and Athoi, Mass, and in Keene, moving
TO Bellows Falls about six years ago. Mrs
Bush and two children, Villa and Harold,
survive; also a stepson. Ernest Edwards.
Five brothers are living-Mansel II. of
Boston, George of Manchester. n. H.;
Lorenzo w. of Brooliline, Frank of Den
Yer. Colo, and John a. of Bellows Falls.
Mir Bush worked as a carpenter and
vas treasurer of the carpenters union
of Fellows Falls. lie was also member
Of the FAN Mountain Grange of that place.
While living in Brookline he served the
town is various positions, at one time
AS sclectman. His funeral was held Fri
day afternoon at his late home Rev. {.
W jackson of the Baptist church and
Rev. l.. o. Sherburne of the Methodist
church officiating. The casket was cover
,l with beautiful flowers, which were
sent by the societies of which he was
member. as well as by members of the
family and friends. Although OF quiet
aud unobtrusive nature, Mr. Bush won
mauy friends, and will be greatly missed
Loth i'm Bellows Falls and in this com
muuity. The burial was in the family
lot in Riverside cemetery, on saturday
Rev wayne Brewster conducted the buri-
.l service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
WARDsBoRo.

Mrs. ~. L. Wheeler returned home Sat
urday night
Mrs. f. ID. Plimpton is i'll with Sc
we're cold.
Miss Ethel Johnson is teaching school
in Windham.
q. G. Clarke of Middletown, Conn, Is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Emma Clarke
Rev. George Campbell will exchange
pulpits with Rev r. A. Nichols of West
WardsDOrO next Sunday.
a. II. Jopson has moved from the Chase
house to the old parsonage, which he re-
Gently bought from S. ID. May
Mrs. Emma Clarke who has been liv-
ing with her daughter, Mrs Herbert
Franklin, of Townshend. has returned
to her home to stay
The \. Il. club will meet at the vestry
next week Thursday. Dec Il, afternoon
and evening. Supper will be served from
G to S O'Clock. All are cordially invited
Rev. George Campbell will preach an
odd Fellows sehmon Sunday evening,
Dec. 20. All are cordially invited to be
present. especially members of the order
ana their wives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11

Fire destroyed George Lairds grist
mill, feed store and blacksmith shop in
Forestdale. Brandon, Sunday. The loss
is estimated at $4,000 with $1,000 insur-
ance.
Eighty men were thrown out of en-
ployment 10y the burning Of the Mat
thews Slate company's sheds at North
Poultney Thursday night. The loss is
estimated at $4,000 with $4,000 insurance.
David Dixie of Starksboro exhibited in
Bristol Saturday the skin off gray
wolf which he killed near his home. The
animal fought with bikes dog, and Dixie
rushed into the fray and killed the wolf
with a broom stick. The animal weighed
about 80 pounds,
Frank r. Cave, Kimball w. Morse,
and John Trow, trustee, of Barre, have
brought suit for $4,000 against the Cor
son Gold Mining company of Manchester,
n. II. 1t is alleged that $4,000 was paid
for mining stock under false representa-
tons.
Edmund c. Wait So, who died in Swan
ton, Thursday, helped to build the Cen
trail Vermont, Burlington x Lamoille,
Harlem extension and Canadian Atlantic
railroads. Nearly 80 years ago he rep
resented Swanton in two terms of the
Legislature and for many years he was
constable and collector of taxes in the
| town.
The reward for the discovery of Henry
| Baxter Kingsley of Rutland, who disap-
peared in New York city Nov. IA, has
been increased to $1,000, 1t has been de-
cded that the last time he was seen was
| in the Rossmore cafe, Broadway and 42d
| street, where he stopped on his way to
the Grand Central station, where he in
tended to take a train for Rutland,
1t is reported in North Adams, Mass,
that the building of the electric railroad
| from Williamstown, Mass, to Benning
ton, a distance of IS miles, through
| Pownal, is assured, The line will con-
| meet with the road running to North
| Adams, and from thence south through
| a large part of Berkshire county. The
estimated cost of the road, with full
equipment, is $250,000 Much of the
| right of way has been secured through
| private land.
Mary, 9, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
| Elmer Powers of West Topsham was ia
| tally injured in her fathers saw mill
| Saturday Her dress caught in a set
screw in the machinery and she was
| whrled around shaft with great force.
Her back and both legs were broken, and
her head was badly. injured. She lived
| only a few hours. Another child In the
Powers family fell into a well a few
years ago and was drowned
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire
made an effort to have the contract foI
granite for the proposed union railroad
station in Washington given to the Con-
cord, N. H., manufacturers, but he was
informed in a letter written by Presi-
dent A. j. Cassett of the Pennsylvania
railroad of the purpose of the railroad
companies to use the Bethel granite as
the architects were OF the opinion tina
for the particular character of the build
i ing proposed it was superior on account
of it's brilliant whiteness and that al
examination made by two other leading
Independent architects was to the effec
that a sufficient quantity of stone o
uniform quality and color could be pro
duced at Bethel. The contract will cal
for the expenditure of about $4,000, 900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
Good Christmas Reading.

In the year when stocks went up. up,
up, and even the bubbles held their
shapes and hues. there were daily stories
of tips that brought fortunes and wait
ers and chambermaids who got suddenly
rich by lucky speculation. There have
not been SO many tales of sudden for
tunes lost since stocks fell down and bub-
bes We're dissipated. though, doubtless
there has been an ample production or
facts to base them on. Maybe it is be-
cause sad stories are not as much in de-
mand as gay ones, or perhaps it is that
the average man inclines to hide his
griefs, however he may noise his joys
abroad. But not all the stories OF loss
are dismal, There are many good losers
who take bad fortune as philosophically
as good, and who, once the shock of dis
aster has worn off, take a humorous
view of their own reverses. Better still,
there are some losers whose thought is so
little for themselves that they are able
to gather veritable figs of the thistles
that are served up to them. one such
person, it would seem, is DR.. Filbert of
Philadelphia, who was a very heavy
loser by the collapse of the Asphalt
Trust. He is a man advanced in years,
who has been both rich and generous
He made his money in the asphalt bust
ness, and had learned to believe in that
business as a gainful industry. When
the Asphalt Trust was formed, he be-
lleNeQ III lIdl, anu llllllhlub IT'S ScNul lNlSS
were more than commonly good to have,
he not only put a great deal of his own
money into them, but heartily recon-
mended them to many OF his friends
whose means were small Accordingly,
they put their savings into asphalt while
the pitch was still hot, and when the
collapse came their investments were
swallowed up. That did not suit DR.. Fill
bert He had lost a million and half
himself but he had something left. But
the thought that, with intentions how
ever benevolent, he had led his confiding
friends to lose what they could ill spare,
was painful to him. Consulting with his
children, and, getting their moral sup
port. he drew half a million dollars and
| went around and made good in cash the
| losses which the poor people OF his ac-
| quaintance had incurred by taking his
| advice. That is the story about DR., Fill
bert of Philadelphia; and it is such a
cnnsoling story, and such good Christ
mas reading, that we hope every word
of it is true.-[Collier's Weekly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. II.

Miss Ruth Streeter has been i'll the past
week
Fred Stewart of Rrattleboro has been
doing masonry work the past week for
X. G. Farr.
Miss Mavcrette Randall. who has been
having an attack of scarlet fever, has
recovered.
Ira Farr and George Smith have been
repairing some of the buildings at ii. ID.
Smiths the past week.
Leon Stoddard who has been at work
for y. \. Byard during his busy sea-
son has gone to his home.
clayton Randall, the youngest son of
Mrs Aggie Randall, has been sick with
scarlet fever the past week.
The Young Peoples Christian Union
intend to hold their annual festival with
in a short time
A. A. Byard is very busy in his grist
mill The regular days for grinding are
Monday. Wednesday and Saturday
Miss Cora Frecland OF Westfeld Mass
has been spending few days with her
aunt, Mrs. II. G. Smith.
There will be no more meetings of the
ladies aid society at present on account
of the prevalence of scarlet fever in this
neiEhburhood.
Richard T. Cobb and Richard Farr have
been drawn as jurors from this town to
attend the extra session of the superior
court which will convene at heene
on Monday, Jan. 4.
The finance committee of Spofford
Grange met at the home of 5. l.. Stowell
last Saturday evening to audit the ac-
counts of the secretary and treasurer for
the past year. The annual meeting Will
be held Saturday evening, Dec. IL.
While crossing the river to the station
with the mail last Friday morning Mr..
Aliens horse broke through the ice near
the shore The water was shallow at that
point and no serious damage was done
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Mrs W. A. Brooks has been i'll the
past week.
Mrs. L. n Stratton of Agawam, Mass,
is visiting in town.
Fred Barrows, who has been in the
employ of w. NJ. Ingram, has gone to
work for NJ. H. Cheney.
Mrs. Alice A. Morse of Brattleboro'
sister of Mrs W. a. Brooks, is spend
ing a few days with her.
Mrs Reed and family of Dover expect
to move into the G.. F. Whitney house In
the near future.
Rev L. A. Royal of Townshend is eX-
pectcd to deliver the address at the an
nual roll call at the Baptist church on
Jan. 7.
There will be a donation for Rev. j. H.
Lingley on Thursday evening, Dec. H.
All are cordially invited to be present
The pastor of the Baptist church has
returned from Worcester, where he spent
ten days with his family, He had the
pleasure of preaching in his home church
the Pleasant street Baptist church, while
there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
5radstreet's Vermont Weekly Trade
Report

Careful investigation made by Brad
streets concerning business conditions
in Vermont indicates, among favorable
features an increased retail trade, good
creamery business and active prepare
tions for local lumber operations. Per
haps the condition that eXcites the most
serious concern is the water situation
which assumes the pI portion OF a men
ace as springs and streams are low.
many places facing what is almost
water famine. Manufacturing lines in
many instances are very quiet, prospects
point to continued Quietncss until the
first of January after which ii is hoped
business will improve There are quite
n large number of granite cutters idle
i'm Barre and vicinity and it is thought
good many have gone to Italy for the
winter. as it is not unusual for work
men in this line to return for a visit
during slack period. The demand is
very good for men in the woods on lum-
Der jobs Collections as a whole are re-
ported satisfactory although complaints
are made in some quarters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
WEST WARDSBORO.

1t is expected that Rev. G. Campbell
will preach here next Sunday morning.
w. II. Lyman has been visiting his
sons in Greenfield and Southwck, Mass
Rev. and Mrs Il. A. Nichols returned
from Springfield. Mass, Friday night
Mrs. Nicholas sister was found dead in
bed with her fathers Bible in her arms
The burial was in Wlliamstown.
The Christmas tree will be held on
Friday evening instead of Christmas eve
as reported last week. The members of
thc Sunday school are invited to Wards
boro to the Christmas eve entertainment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
WHITINGHAM.

Mrs. William Stafford was i'll last week
Mrs. George Faulkner and daughter
were in town last Friday.
Mrs. Carrie Wheeler spent Tuesday IN
North Adams.
e. C. Baker and daughter We're at Cal
vim Bakers last Friday.
Walter Chase and mother have moved
to T. C. Marshs house.
Mrs. Charles Beaudrey has been car
ing for her sister, Mrs. VIM. Coleman
Frank Goodnow is at home, recovering
from his recent severe illness.
Harrie Chase and Christine Wheeler
returned Monday to school in Wilmington
Mrs. Clara Sawyer went to Zoar Mass
Friday to attend the funeral OF a rela-
tive
]. ]. Hatton, a graduate of the Perkins
Institute for the Blind, gave concert a
Green Mountain hall Tuesday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
GREEN RIVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Croser of Shell
purne Falls spent Sunday at II. Stoves
Frank Barry was at home with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Fife, over
Sunday.
Mrs. \. S. Gallup is in Greenfield help
ing the family of Il. Il. Wilcox a few
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles S. DeWolf of
Farley. Mass were with their brother
Watson DeWolf, a part of last week
Henry Merrifield who has been in hos
pital in Rhode Island for several weeks
is expected home this week
Miss Florence Holden, our village school
teacher, was obliged to discontinue her
school after three days session on ac-
count of illness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
hartman Adjudoed Insane.

Herman hartman, the artist of the
world, who was sentenced to the house
of correction in Greenfield last week for
stealing a dog in Mortified, was adjudged
insane Saturday, after an examination
by Dls. Walker and Best, and was com
mitted to the asylum for the insane at
Bridgewater. on his person were found
post Office money orders to the amount
of nearly 500, all payable to himself
and mostly drawn on the office at St
Louis While in the district court he
was extremely voluble, and in address
ing the court was especially wordy. 1t
was seen that he had marked eccentric
tiles, showing propensity to talk that
was Well-nigh irrepressible While at the
lookup he refused food that was offered
him. Oh the ground that it would affect
his brain. one day while in the work
shop at the Jail he became so violent that
two men were required to restrain him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
IN OUR OWN STATE.
Three Prisoners Who Escaped from
Montnelier Jail Captured.


Fred Celley. alias Dick Celley, charged
with larceny. and Eugene Davis ana
Neil Knapp, the boy burglars from North
field escaped from the Washington
county jail in Montpelier Saturday even
ing by saving off the bars in the window
in the womens ward at the rear of the
jail. They crawed through an open
ing 10 by ~ inches. and then dropped
from the second story window without
injury. The prisoners had been given
the liberty of the corridor The only
woman in the jail left Saturday, and the
door to the women's apartment was un-
locked so that the men entered 1t, prob
ably one at n time, and. unobserVed,
cut away the bars with crude saw
made by ncking a steel table knife.
Celley Is thought to have been the ring
leader. lie has been to the house of
correction for INVESTIGATION and other mi
nor offonscs several times, and was ar
rested last week in ST. Adams, charged
with stealing money and a watch from a
lumberman from Landau, n. H., who
was in Montpelier. Cellcy had one leg
cut off in a railroad accident some years
ago, and walks with "A peg leg"
Their escape was discovered a short
time after they left and "A large number
Of deputy sherffs watched for them
throughout Saturday night, and on sun
day fully 100 men took part in the search
in all parts of Washington county Knapp
was captured in Sodap, "A village in
Calais, Sunday afternoon by Deputy
Sheriff f. l.. Putney and Constable i.
II. Tracy of Montpelier. They tracked
Knapp two miles through a swamp and
finally found him sitting on a stump.
weary and willing to return.
Celley was captured Monday night
when he was discovered hiding under
the veranda of John Wizards house on
Main street in Montpelier by Chief-of-
Police Mcmahon. He had been without
food since his escape. He fought saw
agely overpowered the officer and start
ed to run. Mcmahon fired but Cellcy
continued to run until he fell exhausted
from loss of blood from the wound in his
leg where the IS calibre bullet struck
him. He was taken to the Jail and put
in a secure cell. In the meantime a score
of officers had surrounded the house of
Harry Green. "A relative of Davis. in
Waitsfield. 1t was believed that Davis was
in hiding there, and after some parley-
ms with the officers he surrendered and
returned with them to Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
ASHUELOT, N. n.

A broken shaft caused a days stoppage
at the box shop Saturday
Mrs Persis Fullum is spending the
winter with relatives in Springfield, Mass
Mrs. II. w. Wood has returned from
a two weeks visit with relatives IN
Boston and vicinity.
The Universalist church Sunday school
is preparing for a Christmas tree ana
entertainment
Rev FIR. F. d. O'Neil has leased the
Felch place in Lower Ashuelot ana VIII
resume housekeeping
F. c. Fairbanks expects to get ms
barber shop and pool room moved lhio
the building opposite the hotel TINS Week
The continued drouth and low water mas
compelled the Sheridan WOODEN lliis an, ~
go on half time one nan Vi INC ''''''@
being run alternate days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-11
100 Cattle Killed for tuberculosis.

About 100 tuberculous cattle at the
farm at Mt. Hermon school have recently
been killed as the result of an inspection
conducted by DR.. NJ. l.. Miner represent
ing the cattle bureau. All these reacted
when treated with the tuberculin test.
But of these only about so were seriously
affected. The other 80 when tested by
the government meat inspector at the
slaughter houses proved to be so slightly
affected that their meat was passed as
all right Great improvements at the
Mt Hermon farm are being made under
the new superintendent, Mr. Hayward
The cleaning out of tuberculosis from the
herd seemed SO big an undertaking that
it was postponed for time, but now that
it is done the herd will be one OF the best
in this section.