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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
NOT READY TO BE oeLITERATED.
TWO Local Railroad Companies That Still
Resist Consolidation.

Many residents Of Greenfield as well a.
strangers inquire the Significance Of the
words sullivan County and Vermont
Valley upon part Of the engines and
cars Of the Connecticut and Passumpsic
division of the Boston & Maine railroad.
These names were the titles of two Of the
old railroads in the territory from Brat
tleboro to Windsor. When these roads
became part Of the Boston & Maine, the
stipulation was made that the old names
should still appear upon the cars and en-
gines. II is said that at one time the
company had some of these engines re-
lcttcrcd with the title Boston * Maine"
But as the two old companies are still
in existence. and own the rolling stock
of the roads they did not propose to have
their engines lost track of in this way.
and they required the Boston x Maine to
re-lettcr the engines.
The deal with the Boston & Maine is a
traffic agreement. by which the Boston
4 Maine pays the two old companies a
certain part of the earnings Of this part
OF their system. The Vermont Valley
owns the road from Brattleboro to Bel
lows Falls. and the Sullivan County owns
the road from Bellows Falls to Windsor.
running good part of the way through
sullivan county New Hampshire
II is said to be probable that sooner or
later these roads, together with the Con-
necticut River road which is leased by
the Boston Il Maine, and other leased
lines. will be bought outright. and thus
become integral parts OF the great North
ern New England system. But so far it
has not been possible to make salts
factory arrangement with the stockhold-
ers Connecticut River stock sells at 260.
and the Sullivan County X Vermont
stocks are both paying good interest. so
that the stockholders are in no hurry to
exchange their holdings for Boston X
Maine stock. one can't help imagining
that the stockholders of these two little
roads rather enjoy keeping alive these
two companies as monuments of the day
of small Independent enterprises. No
doubt they get pleasure out of the daily
sight of the names Sullivan County
and Vermont Valley whizzing by on
the fast Boston & Maine trains. as an
indication that they are not yet COM
pletely swallowed up by the consolidating
tendencies of the times.-[Greenfield
GaZett,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
IN FAVOR OF 3. D. HARRIS ESTATE.
Final Decision in the United states
Court of Appeals Which Clears the
late Mr.. Harris ENTIRELY.

'rhe case of tbo cro,t Weston, Nti,,tr,,
Companv vs n n Harris cst,in ha,
recently been 6raIIv disnnscd of =, thn
limited states circuit rour, or n,raais ir
Now York citv rho doc,oo Ia en-,
United states rircuit cnurt In ttis s,at,
was against tbe estate for st5 ooo This
decree is now reversed and tho hin ,lis-
missed The suit ,vas brought no Tho
receiver of the comnpnv nm tho ,,ro,,nd
that Mr. Harris ana bis associ,ta al
rectors and stnrlboidors sold ia nay rar
itnprovemnnts bonds nf Tho connn,nv
and to effect tho saIo trnnsre,,nd tLo
same amount Of stock win Tho hnnds ror
which thrv took Tho monov az "a ,ar
cont of the mar vaIuo nrcordiro 40 tboir
boldinps of stoci ana ,l,i,,,1 -. -
ey should he maid Ia mo rocoi,rr A.
this time the companv had M indoIte
enduess The directors ,i,ir,.d th,, ri,bt
to d,u1 with thoir o,vp ,,rnnartv nc thov
nlnasod so lnrg ,s nn crcditn,s ,,.,,, =, :,
lcctcd Afterv,,rd urdnr ,1irf,r.,,t ,,o,-
arotneut dohts ,y.rr irr,,rro1 ana th,
COMPANY went into tbn hands nf q, r.-
c.tvcr The prnportv s,Id at ,,,rtio,
for u very small si,m Inn II H. nnd.,-
stood if has since nrov.d valuabI. NJ.
Harris stond nractsatv tb. s,,no as tho
other stocj<hold.rs ms an received Tho
same prnportion for th.ir stock rim.
proceedinrs wore t,l.,r nt r.,,,,I.,, ,,a,t-
jnrs of the cnmpanv and snrood uno,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w Lord
at Cherry street was the scene of
pretty wedding Saturday evening, when
Mrs. Lords daughter, Miss Bertha Ehie
Tenney, was married to Albert Martin
Thomas. The ceremony was performed
at o'clock by Rev. |. NJ. Blanchard of
Vernon, pastor of the Adventist church.
The guests were the members of the
two families. The house was decorated
handsomely in green and white, the pre-
dominant feature of the decorations be-
ing a horseshoe of evergreen and white
underneath which the marriage cere-
mony was performed. The bride wore
white cashmere, trimmed with point
lace and silk applique. She wore orange
blossoms in her hair and carried white
carnations. The bridesmaid was Mrs
Annie Nevier of Greenfield, Mass, sister
of the bridegroom. She was dressed in
white and carried white carnations. Her
husband, Ernest Vevier, was best man.
reception followed the ceremony, at
the close of which Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
went north on the 1910 train amid
shower of rice and shoes. They will be
at home at 32 Chestnut street after Jan.
l. Mr. Thomas has a position in the Of
flee of the Estey Organ company. Both
young people have many friends in Brat
tleboro. A large number of gifts of
furniture, linen, glass, silver, china, ETC..
were received.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
eRATTLEeoRo PERSONAL.

W. H. Welcome is housed with qunsy
sore throat.
Miss Alice Colt went to Boston to spend
the holidays.
Robert Edwards will go to his home in
Rutland for a Christmas visit.
Misses Sadie and Ellen Turner spent
Wednesday in Springfield Mass
Mr.. and Mrs j. A. Lillis Of Rutland will
be at j. r. Denning's Christmas.
Miss Emily Ericsson will spend Christ
mas with friends in Meriden, Conn.
Miss Minnie Allen will go tonight to
her home in Jamaica for "A vacation.
Teresa and Rose Doyle will spend the
holidays at their home in st. Adams.
Miss Katherine Dwyer will spend
Christmas at her home in Springfield this
state.
p. NJ Baker and children of Somer-
vile will spend Christmas with relatives
I'm town.
Mrs Walter Davenport and Mrs. Vale
of Londonderry spent Monday at O. ID.
Stowell's
Miss Abble Pratt will return tomorrow
after weeks visit in Boston with Miss
Durham.
County CLERK j. II. Mortified, who has
been III the past three weeks, is at his
office today.
Miss Susan Harris Mather Of Rutland
has been guest at Judge Waterman's
this week.
Miss Neic Mack will come today from
northampton to remain at her home over
christmas.
Phoebe CLARK and Kittie Clune will
leave Saturday for a weeks visit in
Springfield, this state.
Mir and Mrs George Lane of Spring
field. this state. will be Christmas guests
of Mrs. Lanes mother, Mrs. Clark.
Mr. and Mrs D. 5. Carey will go today
to Mr.. Careys former home i'm Gardner.
Mass, to remain over Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Harris of La
COMA. y. H.. are visiting Mr.. Harris's
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris.
Mrs. Lyman Goldsmith and two chill
dren and Mrs. c. b. Dickinson went We'd
nesday to Colrain to spend Christmas.
Miss Katie MCGOWAN went to Bellows
Falls Friday to attend the funeral of
John Monahan who died Of pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs Elias Wenerston were
pleasantly surprised at their Williams
street home last Saturday evening by
visit from a large number Of friends
Mrs r. r. Hemis went to Springfield,
Mass. today to spend Christmas at the
home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
ear j. Willard. she was accompanied 10y
her brother. George Willard. who has
visited I'm Brattleboro two weeks. Mr..
Femis will go to Springfield tomorrow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
Company is Surprise for Capt. e. J.
Waterman.

Capt. Ernest J. Waterman was a much
surprised man last evening when he
found out the reason why ne was invited
to the headquarters of Company |. on
entering. the rooms he noticed that an
unusually large number of men We're
there, but before he had opportunity to
think much about it Corporal George
Thompson presented him with a sabre,
scabbard and case in behalf Of the COM
pany Capt Waterman responded as well
as his scattered thoughts would allow.
The gift consisted of new regulation
sabre with gold engraved guard, regula-
ton ebony grip and gold etched blade. a
gold mounted sCabbard, engraved and a
silk lined case covered with black lea her.
The blade bears on one side the in
scription, Presented to Captain f.. j.
Waterman by the men of Company l..
LIST Infantry, V. n. G.. 1893, and on the
other side the letters u $" Capt j.
Harry Estey, regimental adjutant. was
present, and a letter was received from
Col. j. Gray Estey regretting his in
ability to be present. Arrangements for
securing the sabre were made at the last
annual muster, but it was not received
until a few days after Capt. Waterman
went to Washington. ID. c.. where he has
position as assistant clerk for the
Senate committee on agriculture and for
eStry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
CHRISTMAS OFFERING PLAN.
Ho" the Successful Efforts Of the Dap.
fist Bible School Were Carried Out
Tuesday Eveninu


The Christmas Offering plan inaugurated
last year In the Baptist Bible school was
SO satisfactory that IT was enthusiast
ucally entered into this year also. ON
Tuesday evening all the classes of the
school gathered in their respective class
rooms and meeting places bringing their
gifts, some special thing having been as
signed to each class previously
y large table was erected in the front
Of the room, and as the class was called
the teacher and members present march
ed around the table. depositng their gifts
thereon. in some Instances repeating
verses. and in others singing songs APP
propriate to the occasion. The verses
ana songs were for the most part original
ana caused no small amount of merri-
ment. one class bringing baskets Of APP
pies sang very effective little rhyme to
the well-known tune of the Good old
Summer Time Some of the offerings
were let down from the balcony by ropes
and others were brought in on poles
borne by luSty lads
The table was soon filled to Overlooking
and the rostrum utilized 60 store the APP
pies. squashes. pumpkins. oranges. etc.
brought \ special committee was APP
pointed to select from the good things
those which We're needed for distribution
here In town. and after this was done.
four barrels Were packed for the fruit
ana flower mission in New York city.
who were the recipients of their gifts last
year.
The exercises were opened by the sing
ing Of Philips Brooks's Christmas hymn.
and closed with remarks and prayer by
Pastor Lawson.
The primary and intermediate depart
ments are to have supper at the church
on Christmas eve at six o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
There Was a Baby Born in Bethlehem

There was a baby born in Bethlehem.
I know they say
That this and that's in doubt; and, for
the rest,
That learned men who surely should
know best
Explain how myths crept in, and follow
ers' tales
confused the truth.
know: but any way
There lrdS a baby born in Bethlehem
Who lived and grew and loved and heal
ed and taught.
And died: but not to me
When Christmas comes | see him still
arise,
The gentle, the compassionate the wise.
Wiping Earths tears away, sitting her
strife;
Calling, MY path is peace: my way is
life!"
-tCollier's Weekly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25

DIR. George Roberts was called to South
Newfane Monday to amputate the left
leg, just below the knee, of Wesley Tay-
lor who was suffering from blood poi
soning having had the limb crushed l.
days before by a falling tree.
The members of Beauseant Command
cry, Knights Templar. will rendezvous in
their asylum ut 1890 O'Clock tomorrow
Friday, to participate in the following
sentiment: TO Our Most Eminent Grand
Master Henry Bates Stoddard: As a hun
dred thousand knights at one moment
look Southwark, so one hundred thousand
hearts go forth to him with glad Christ
mas greetings response from the
grand master will be read.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
Clubbing Rates.

The usual Phoenix clubbing rates, in
GLIDING our special rates on the Boston
Weekly journal, Manchester Mirror
and Farmer, Ladies' Home journal and
other papers, are in force this year, as
heretofore. The regular club rates are
also given, as usual, with any of the
leading magazines or other periodicals.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
The Hanging Committee on Christmas
Eve.

Here's the trumpet and the blocks;
Where on earth are Tommys socks?
This won't hold en- l declare.
No! the candy goes in there
You cant stuff that monstrous egg
Into Nellie's stocking leg.
Hush, | think they'r wide awake.
Do be still for goodness sake.
Annie's got the biggest doll;
That will never do at all,
Stand the bicycle down there;
Put the tool box on the chair.
They'll be all awake at dawn.
What line of stockings, John!
Hang mine up? Why, husband, dear,
l am thirty-six this year.
You're as daft as you can be.
Why, I'm crying; goodness me.
Hang mine up for you to fill?
Kiss me, john yes, yes, will.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
slxty-three People Killed in a Railroad
Wreck.

train on the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road running at a high rate of speed,
was wrecked eight miles west of Connels-
vile, Pa, last night, and GO people were
killed and 20 to 80 badly injured The
train consisted of an engine, baggage
car and smoker and a dining car. The
accident was caused by running into some
switch timbers and the train was thrown
from the track and down an embankment.
Many OF those who persisted were scalded
to death by steam.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
oarreto Guilty of MansIauqhter.

Alexander Garetto, the Italian So
clalist who fired the shot that killed Eli
Corti an anarchist, in the riot in Barre
oct 3, was found guilty of manslaughter
at the end of the trial in the Washington
county court at Montpelier yesterday, and
was sentenced by Judge Stafford to not
less than 10 nor more than 70 years in
states prison.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
Big Failure In Worcester. Mass.

AS a sequel to the failure of the Wor-
cester & Southbridge and Worcester
Rochdale q Charlton street railways and
allied concerns several months ago,
Frank ID. Perry of Worcester former
treasurer of the company, today filed a
petition in bankruptcy. His liabil-
ties are nearly a million with assets of
less than $4,000. The principal creditors
are banks in Maine, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island, New York
and Pennsylvania.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
Wheel Club Scores.

The following scores have been made
the past week inc the Vermont Wheel
clubs billiard and pool tournament, the
names of the winners being given first:
Three-ball billiards-Wood g.. Cllery 81.
Four-ball billiards.. NJ. Dugan won
from Corser by default; L. II. Miller 100,
c. NJ. Dugan y; Cobb 90, Ellis 50; Ullery
g.. Conland Il; Perry 80, Bissett A.
POOL H. Miller Co. Cobb a; Bacon
SO, j. NJ. Dugan As
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
PUTNEY.

There will be no service in the Method
list church Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Metcalf will
return to Putney next week
The ladies' society of the Baptist
church Will meet with Mrs. q. l.. Pierce
next Wednesday from 10 a m. to D. m
Mrs. Pierce will furnish dinner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
Stuffing the white Serfs."
ISnrinpfinll Rnnnrtnr

That grinding monopoly" the Yer
mont Marble Co, gave its white serfs"
i've tons of turkey, 80 barrels of cram
berries, and fifty barrels of potatoes
THANKSGIVING. Vermont needs more of
that kind of monopolies
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
Apparent Shortage of $4,000.

The people of SALISBURY are greatly
disturbed over the discovery of an APP
parent shortage of $4,000 in the accounts
of Myron Barton, for 20 years town trea s.
urer, who died some time ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
A Card.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for
flowers, and for the sympathy and assistance
of our neighb0rs in our recent bereavement.
WINTHROPE II. NICHOLS,
MIR. AND Mrs. i. Il. SAMSON,
MIR. AND Mrs. Q. II. SAMSON,
EUGENE Il. SAMSON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25

c. M. Park, Tutor.
Principal BRATTLEBORO PRIVATE
SCHOOL. Shorthand taught.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
Piano Tuninq.

Mr. j. l.. Simonds wishing me to attend to
his tuning business will promptly call on his
customers if orders are left with the Brattle-
boro News company.
LEWIS J. CARPENTER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
Gbe Oermunt 41benit.
Miss S. Louise Pierce.

Shampooing Hairdressing, Scalp and Facial
Treatment, Manicuring. 10 Grove street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-25
INSTRUCTION
In Drawing and Painting

In all it's branches Course OF six three
hour lessons, $500. Children under IA
years. half price. Mrs. f. II. LAYTON
10 Spruce st.
Visitors welcome Thursdays.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-30
TOWN TOPICS. ABEL BEERS BLACkMAN, A NATIVE OF BETHLEHEM.

Abel Beers Blackman, an aged and much respected resident of Bethel, died at his home on Blackman avenue in Bethel, Saturday morning at 6 o'clock. Two brothers, Bennett Black man, aged S5 years, and Clark Black man, aged 83, reside in Newtown. MT of Bethel, and had he lived until the 9th of March, he would have been 95 years of age. There are only two oth- CTS in town as old or older than he was. Up to short time ago Mir Blackman was wonderfully smart for man of his years. Although as a general thing he did not get far away from his home, he was interested in all affairs, the news of the day. About a week ago he was taken with an attack of lum- bago and obliged to take to his bed. From that time he continued to fail until the end came Saturday morning. Abel B. Blackman was a native Of Bethlehem, Conn.,, and was comb maker by trade. In later years he did some work in the hat shop, but had not been able to work any for several years past. He had lived at the same place where he died for more than 50 years. The deceased was member Of the Methodist Episcopal church. His wife died about four years ago, and he is survived by three daughters, Mrs Ed win Short, Mrs George R. Osborne and Miss Mary F. Blackman, and one son, George Blackman. The funeral was held at the house Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev George W@Griffith offici- ating.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-30
VALENTINE SALE AND SUPPER

IT IS COMING, YOUNG FOLKS, ON SAT-
 URDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY T.
 LOTS OF vALENTINE PLENTY OF
 ICE CREAM AND SOMETHING TO SAT
 IsFY 1.-THE SWEET TOOTH"
 Yes, that is the date. George and Will and Tom and Bessie. Draw d big line around it now on the calendar that hangs, printed in large figures, in your bedroom, So you will be sure not to forget it. The Valentine sale and supper, that has gained such reputa- tion that you already know more about it than this paragraph can tell you, is to be held in the veStry of the Congregational church. on Saturday afternoon, February ', opening at 3 o'clock. The number of the valentines is something like the tides in the Bay of Funday-they keep increasing every year. John Wanamaker says that he will try hard to supply us with all the valentines that we shall want, and John generally backs up his word of promise with a big deed of perform ance. The supper is to be served from o'clock on, that is, until the eatables are exhausted and your money is all gone-gone into the right spot, the treasury of the Christian EndeavOr society, under whose direction this sale is given. But you don't really suppose that that is all there is to be, do you? just valentines and a supper? Why, bless your heart, no; there are to be ice cream (even if the thermOm- eter is down to 15 below such as it usually isl, loaves of cake (some of
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-30
Memorial Library building, Saturday
 night, and express your sentiments.
SOCIAL TOPICS, NO. 2.


The importance of social science was never more urgent than now, in these United States of America. The perilS of our social life are numerous and serious; and the causes of the evils and dangers which beset Us are for most part evident. Such con glomeration of inhabitants never ex- isted before. Such prOmiscuOus re- lsrtiOnS of races, nations, classes and conditions were never known in the history of man.
 The lastcensus exhibits population of 76, 3O3, ,387, including the inhab- ritory and Indian Reservations. Of this number 65, ,843 1902 are native born; and 10, 460, O85 foreign born. In other terms, S6.3 per cent were born where they were June l, 1900; and 13.7 per cent were born in other lands, and under diverse conditions.
 But that is only part of the story. ''Of the 26, 198, 939 persons of foreign parentage, in 1900, 19,734,O01, or 75.3 per cent, are of foreign extraction, that is, have both parents of the same nationality; while 1,34O,678. or 5.1 per cent are of mixed foreign parentage, and 5, 5,124, 260, or 1916 per cent, are part ly of foreign and partly of native par entage.'
 Nearly every race and country on the face of the earth is represented in this great American republic. All sorts and conditions of men stand for all kinds of religion; all forms of gov. ernment; all theories and degrees of educa tion; all kinds of social institu- tiOns; and the greatest diversity of traditions, customs and usageS. Let us reflect what it must mean for such a mixed mass of humanity to live to- gether under government of their own making and on terms of the greatest political freedom and equality possible
 It is easy to understand that under social relations must be of the most vital importance. Indeed, it is evi dent that good society, in the largest 1 best sense of the term, is the all-em' bracing, all-absorbing subject in this new world. All the great questions O1 the day in the evolution of our demo cratic institutions are, in the nature of the case, problems of social science We are out on the picket line of the worlds progress. We are experiment. with the most potent and most dan gerous forces of human life. What the result may be in the long run con cerns the future of the whole world.
 The progress and permanence o1 good society means not only the attainment of the highest the coming of the eternal kingdom O1 heaven among men. All the great moral questions of the age in which we are living, whether national, in ternatioffal, or of local importance are problems involving the applica tion of the fundamental principles o. the Gospel to the various interests O. the social life. How shall we live to gether in safety, equity, and mutua good will? How shall we be governed and who shall be our public servants
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-30

The editor enjoyed a somewhat breezy ride, Friday, to Bethlehem, but cordial greeting and a hearty welcome from that worthy couple, MT and Mrs A. c. Lake, who are related to num- Der of NewtGwn people. By way of weather the thermometer registered at two degrees above zero, Saturday, some 10 or 12 degrees colder than was registered in NewtOwn. By the aid of a telescope when the atmosphere is right one can see from MT Lakes door, yard, the large barn of Alex Baird on Brushy Hill. MT Lakes homestead is about mile and half north of Beth lehem Center, one of the highest points in that town.