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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Prize Speaking Contest.

The prize speaking of the Wilmington
High school occurred at school hail on
Tuesday evening. Nov. IL Notwithstand-
ing the unfaVorable weather the hall was
filled with an interested audience. Fol-
lowing is the program of the evening:
Song, Away We Go, school; recitation. The
Dukite Snake, Miss 'Goodnow; The Snow
Storm, Miss Barlow 4 Tramp, Greene
violin solo. Hubbard; How he Saved St
Michael's, Miss Brown; Veterans Of Bun
ker Hill, White; The Volunteer Organlst
Miss Wyman; ReinZi, Johnson; The Maid
en- Martyr Miss Thurber: song, Hail
Queen of Night, school; Lincoln at Get
tysburg. Chase; Curfew, Miss Smith;
High Tide, Miss Bellows song. Upidee
school; clarinet solo. Bassett song.
Good Night. school
The adjudgng of prizes by the com
mittee of five. consisting OF Revs. Riegel.
Woodman. Wells, Mitchell, and ]. H. Kid
der, was, first prize Miss Thurber; second
Miss Bellows. Boys, first. White; second,
Greene. Mr., Kidder In making the an
nouncement, we'll said that it was a diff
iicut matter to decide. where each one
had done so we'll The prizes consisted Of
valuable books which were presented to
the successful competitors by Principal
Stetson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Women's New York
Tailor Made Suits.

More new ones since we last told
you about them, and all we then said
about the general line still holds
good. In this department we have
a prestige which we try to keep
good, and each season an increased
number of buyers come to US from
distance for grade, distinctive
productions in Suits and Garments,
and we usually have something to
show them which they think worth
taking home.
Today we have at $40, S47.50 and
SIS. three black Sratton Model
Suits which are very elegant. AT
SIS, 1850, $3.50 and $40 we have
many desirable suits. At $3.50,
SIS, $50, $32,5O and $35, a smaller
but choice assortment, and a few at
SIS. $3.50, $40 and $3.50 which
were higher cost.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
St. Nicholas for 1904.

st, Nicholas for 1904 will be more en-
tertaining, and better than ever before
b. l.. Farjeon wrote before his death a
delightful story called :" A Comedy in
Wax" 1t has adventure for the boys,
fairy doings for the girls, and a pretty
bit of love story for their elders; and
will run through several numbers. Then
there will be other stories, short and long
from long list of the best writer's of the
day.
The list of verse writer's and artists,
some of the very best in the land, who
have promised their work to ST. Nicholas
in the next twelve months is also a long
one. Some of the interesting articles all
of which will be splenddly illustrated,
will tell of Japanese athletics for Ameri-
can boys some queer mail carriers, in
teresting signs of old London, children in
the White House, the Emperor Hadrian's
wall, day with Hudson Maxim, how
some animals sleep, secret alphabets,
diving for pearls, historic dwarfs, and
many other fascinating subjects.
Today is a good day to subscribe. No
girl or boy should be without st. Nicho-
las, Only three dollars a year, and that
small sum means limitless pleasure and
profit for the young people in the home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
BRATTLEBOR0 LOCAL NEWS.

got, but, of course II would not be worth
while to let II go at any price except to
those who wish to raise corn for them
Last year they were able to fill only 20 per
cent of their orders from wholesalers
Heavy damages resulted which the COM
pany made good as far as possible by pay
ing $4,000 in order to hold their trade.
The trouble was not because of any lack
of facilities, but because the corn was not
raised.
The local stock company owning the
Snowflake factory have decided not to
declare the usual dividend this year. but
to expend $500 to 5000 in repairing the
building. A new roof will be put on and
the parts that have settled will be raised
up, and everything will be put in first
class condition. If it should be decided
at any time that the building Is not
large enough to take care of the business
the owners of the canning business will
put on an addition at their own expense.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
TO BOOM CORN CANNING.
Farmers Urged to Raise 600 Acres for
the Snowflake Factory-company VIII
Pay s14 Ton.

An effort has been begun this week to
revive the interest of the farmers in
Brattleboro and surrounding towns in
raising corn for the Snowflake factory.
w. II. Bingham of Brunswick, Me-, who
will be the new manager of the factory,
has spent several days among the farmers
with a new proposition, which will be
mutually advantageous to the farmers and
the owners of the local canning industry,
and he has met with much encourage
ment. Heretofore the farmers have re-
ceived s12 a ton for corn, but the price
has not been entirely satisfactory Last
year movement was started to get the
farmers to combine to demand a higher
price, but nothing came of it. The COM
pany has now come forward with an offer
of $14 a ton and they want the farmers to
agree to raise 900 acres next season.
Many prominent farmers who have not
raised corn for the canning factory have
agreed to raise some next season at the
new price and Mr.. Bingham thinks there
will be little trouble in securing the
necessary acreage.
The average yield per acre is little
over three tons Some have raised as
high as five tons per acre. If the farmers
in this locality raise next season 600
acres of corn and get three tons per acre
they will receive $4,000, and as they
get their money in November, 1t would
seem that they could raise nothing that
would yield so quick a return. In the
past some farmers have made the mistake
of raising the corn that would give the
largest amount of fodder for their silos.
The medium sized fodder yields the largest
amount of ears, so that especially under
the new arrangement it will be more
profitable to raise that variety
The company offers seed at 81 a BUSH
ell. They paid SO a bushel for it and have
been offered $12 bushel for all they have
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

An old negro living in Carrollton was
taken Ill recently, and called on a physi-
elan OF his race to prescribe for him.
But the old man did not seem to be getting
any better, and finally white physician
was called. Soon after arriving, DR.. s
felt the darky's pulse for a minute and
then examined his tongue. did the other
doctor take your temperatures" he asked.
don't know sah," he replied feebly;
haint missed anything but ma watch
as yit, boss. Il Argonaut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

A Missouri woman has proved to her
satisfaction that lightning does strike in
the same place more than once. Five
years ago her husband was killed while
standing in a field; two years later she
was standing on the same spot and was
struck and stunned, and last month her
pet cow was grazing there and was struck
and killed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

Germany thought she had a claim
against Venezuela of about a million and
quarter in dollars. but, put under the
examining glass of the mixed tribunal
at The Hague it shrank down to $3.50, 095.
Gunboat collection of this sort of accounts
is no doubt preferable to submitting them
to qualified and unbiased internation-
al court for adjustment but the latter is
the best way and will be found most adj
Vantageous for everybody in the long run
In. Y. Tribune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
HAW LEY.
November 20.

November 20
We are now showing
an unusually compre-
hensive assortment Of
the various most fash
ion approved Outer Gar
ments for w ON e n
Misses and Children's
Winter wear.
Many distinctly high grade
smart" garments among them Of
novel effect. All lengths in medium
cost, warm staple styles. No trash
There is variety enough this year 50
that every buyer ought to be suited.
No uniform style has dominated the
season. Individual taste---the de.
mand for some shape and lengths
becoming to the figure---Style, ire.
spective of length or shape, has over.
thrown the former absolute require.
ments for precise style---different
shapes and lengths have their favo.
rites, but in high-grade garments the
full, loose or shaped backs have the
lead in New York.
Assortment at it's best with
us now.
We ought to fit many people BE-
tween today and Thanksgiving.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Advertised Letters,

Men-H. c. Armstrong, Luman Elwell,
j. Firms, l.. b. Hall, VIM. w. Hulett,
Frank Livermore, George C. Wells, 2.
Women-Mrs. Emery Allen, Mrs. H. r.
Closson, Mrs Minnie Sanders Marvin,
Mrs. Mary A. Marsh, Miss Bessie e.
Purple, Mrs. NJ, N. Stafford, Mrs. Mary
j. Taylor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Rheumatism cured in a Day.

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neural
igia radically cures i'm to days. Its act on
upon the system is remarkable and mysterious.
Ii removes AT once the cause and the disease
Immediately disappears. The first dose gen
orally benefits. zoe and 81. Sold by George f.
Greene, Druggist, Brattleboro Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

train goes on sleepers, but a boat
keeps wake.--[Iiarvard Lampoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

DEANS Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
rheumatism and Neuralgia. Vegetable. Safe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
eRATTLEeoRo MARKET REPORT
Prices the Same, but Several Articles on
Verge of Rise-Turkeys for Thanks
oixlnu rs to % Cents

There are no changes to report in the
local market prices this week. but the
market is strong and several articles are
on the verge of rise. There is an up
ward tendency in the -four market Eggs
are still at SO cents a dozen, with cold
storage eggs at 2S cents Turkeys for
Thanksgiving will bring 25 to rs cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Women's Petticoats.

Z We have part of the clearance Of
Weisel Bros entire stock at much
less than value; rs cents for black
mercerized one, either ruffled or
plated; 95 cents for a regular Sl.9
grade; SLAB and $1.95 for regular
$2.25 and $2.o5 ones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Eclipse Flannels

Eclipse Flannels
AT 10 cents a yard which are the
regular Is cent goods, copies OF
French Flannel designs, nearly 50
different styles, are the phenomenal
Flannelette bargains of the season.
Women S
and Children's
Underwear
At right prices---some broken assert
ment lines much below value.
Belts for Wemen.
New assortment black silk ones
just received, so cents to $3.50
Table Linen.
Come to us for any extra
Table Damasks or Napkins
you may need for Thanks
giving.
We carried over from last
season a few heavy, warm
Coats and Raglans---as com
Portable and staple as mems
ulSterS---which we will sell
now much below actual
value.
Three genuine MontenacS
at SIS each, were excellent
value at $25. At $40 EACH
choice from odd garments
which were SIS to $40. AT
S. each, few heavy shoIl
coats which were $40 10
$14.50.
N. |. HAWLEY.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
OBITUARY.
FRANK O'TOOLE.

One of Dodgingtown's respected cit. izens passed away Saturday afternoon, Frank O'Toole, at the age of 79. Early in the week he was taken crit ically ill with pneumonia. Medical aid and all that loving service could do were in vain, for with the burden of the years upon him the kind father ana pleasant neighbor lacked the strength to rally and so left us. Born in the north of Ireland in 1925, MT O'Ioole came to this country as a young man. In 1858 Ellen English of Danbury became his wife and of this union were born 10 children, of whom nine are living. They are Mrs Mary Dwyer of New Milford, Mrs Michael Kinney of Danbury, Mrs John Galla- gher of Danbury, Miss Sarah O'Toole of Waterbury, Miss Julia O'Toole of New York, Miss Fannie O'Toole. who resides at home with two brothers. Messrs Frank and Edward O'Toole, while the other brother, John O'Toole, resides in Boston, Mass. Mir O'Toole was taken to Danbury, where services were held in St Peters Catholic church, Tuesday morning, the inter- ment being in the new Catholic cem- etery
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
TRUMBuLL,

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
 The lecture by Rev H. c. Woodruff of Black Rock, last week, was greatly enjoyed by very large audience. The next entertainment in the course will be given on the evening of March 9.
 The pastor, who has been engaged in a wrestling bout with grip for fort night, having well-nigh bested his ad- versary, occupied the pulpit here morn ing and evening, and at Bethany in the afternoon. The subjects here were. in the morning, "The treasure and the pearl', and in the evening the third and last in the illustrated series on ''The Sign of the Cross''. It is much to be regretted that, during the last six weeks, the weather has been so in- element, Sunday nights, that only small congrega tions have enjoyed this beautiful story.
 The subjects next Sunday are ''The Fathers Business" and ''The Well-be- loved Gains''.
 The attendance at the schools, this week, has been seriously interfered with by the blizzard.
 Neighbor Leonard Hawley has con- ferred benefit upon the citizens of the center by keeping his snowplow 
 Mrs w. A. Thomas is recuperating after recent illness, visiting the fam fly of Dr J. W. Hannum, and other
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
PLLTTSVILLE,
HOYDEN'S s HILL AND VICINITY.

HoYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.
 Mrs L. A. Jennings does not improve as fast as her friends would wish. She is very nervous and was confined to her bed part of last week.
 Fred c. Jennings has not sold his milk route as yet, but it is offered for sale.
 Miss Grace Wisner made short visit home, last week.
 Rufus Knapp has an attack of the humps.
 Mrs Richard Knapp has been on the sick list.
 B. B. Sherwood has bought a tract of wood and pasture land, opp osite L. A. Jennings, belonging to Georgia and Isabel Wilson of Black Rock.
 Mrs George Parrack is at her daugh- tsr's, Mrs Albert Bulkley's.
 The White Wing poultry farm of Nichols sell all kinds of poultry SUD- plies. Write and see what they can do for you before buying elsewhere. The postoffice address is Bridgeport, Route 4.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

Lee F. Cypher, an oil-well driller, living at Sistersville, Tyler County, w. Va, was the victim of terrible mjs. hap which caused total paralysis of his legs, arms, face and throat. It was Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo- pie which cured him and enabled him to resume his work.
 'I might almost as we'll have been totally paralyzed," he says, ''for was unable to move and could swallow only with the greatest difficulty. It was in February, 1899, after severe attack of grip, that first noticed numbness in my hands and feet. It grew worse and I put myself under a physicians care but, instead of getting better, it grew worse till could not walk and was obliged to take to my bed. I was per fectly helpless and, on account of the paralysis of my throat, hardly able to take enough nourishment to sustain life. Nothing helped me and the out look was dismal.
 But Mrs Smith, of this place, who has been cured Of locomotor ataxia by Dr Williams Pink Pills, recommended them to me and began to take them. In short time l could see they were helping me and 1 continued taking them till they cured me and I was able to return to work. Dr Williams Pink Pills drove every trace of the paralysis out of my system"
 The cure of MT Cypher is additional proof that Dr Williams Pink pills are not an ordinary medicine. They are wonderful in their potency in nervous troubles, small or great, and as they are on sale in every drug store through out the country they are wiGhin reach of all. Because they cured such a severe nervous disorder as that of MT Cypher proves the power of the remedy in lesser troubles, such as sciatica, | neuralgia, nervous headache, St Vitus' dance and nervous debility.
 Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are sold by all dealers, or will be sent postpaid on receipt of price, soc a box or six boxes for S2.5O, by address ing Dr Williams Medicine Co.,, Sche- nectady, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

"Lovey Mary Twill make her bow to the reading public in complete book form on February 28. This is the last book by the author of Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," and is destined to create great furor in the reading world within the next few months. The character that figures in "Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" will be again introduced and all will want to know how fares Mrs Wiggs of the Cab bage Patch. Do not forget that on February 2S at Jackson's book shop, 9e0 Main street, Bridgeport, you will find large and generous stock of "Lovey Mary"
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

Don't forget the old man with the fish on his back.
 For nearly thirty years he has been travelling around the world, and is still travelling, bringing health and comfort wherever he goes.
 To the consumptive he brings the strength and flesh he so much needs. To all weak and sickly children he gives rich and strengthening food.
 To thin and pale persons he gives new firm flesh and rich red blood. Children who first saw the old man with the fish are now grown up and have children of their own. He stands for Scott's E:aul- sion of pure cod liver o;l-a delightful food and a natural .onic for children, for old folks and for all who need flesh and strength.
 4osc2iEgrP Psa2i $ SHWSE; ysssG;y chse,stY7: New York.
 soc. and si.C-: s!: drucgista.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY,

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
 Mrs Mary Crosby is confined to her home by an attack of the grip.
 Rev MT Byrnes and wife of Ridge. field were visiting friends in town, re- gently.
 Have you visited the new barber shop? It is elegantly fitted up. MI Zahn will give you cordial welcome we are glad to have tirst-class barber in town. Let us patronize him.
 A Washington's birthday party will be given by the Epworth League at the residence of Harry Bennett on Mon. day evening, February B.
 On February 26, the Social circle oi the Methodist church will meet with Mrs Wallace Williams.
 On Sunday evening, February 22 Rev R. J. Beach will give an address on George Washington, at the Metho dist church.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
HUNTINGDON.
WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.

| WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY
 The Hive of Bees had very pleas ant afternoon at Mrs John Tomlin sons, the 12th. The ladies will have their next meeting with Mrs Lottie Wells on the afternoon of the 18th.
 Mrs Phoebe Nichols, who has been so ill the past fortnight, is slowly i'm. proving. Dr Nettleton is attending her. Mrs Ellen Buckingham assists in the care of her.
 MT and Mrs Samuel Buckingham eel. ebrate Itheir 18th wedding anniversa. ry, Friday evening Of this week. A large circle of friends have been invi. ted.
 Mrs William Knapp from Maine will visit her relatives on the Hill soon.
 Rev A. A. Bickford gave the best sermon we have had the privilege ot hearing in long time, Sunday morn ing last. His text was, Create in me clean heart, Oh God, and renew a right spirit within me-
 Eighteen young people spent the af- ternoon at the parsonage, recently, by invitation of Mrs Bickford. A jolly time was enjoyed by the children.
 Fred Drew and Charles Wheeler are out with new business wagons
 Mrs Daniel Knapp, nee Miss Georgi- ana Tomlinson, is making visit with relatives on the Hill.
 Smith Wheeler, who has been on the sick list, has improved somewhat. = Mrs Gearge Drew has so far recover ed from the grip as to be able to pre- side at the organ at the Sunday morn ing service.
 Thomas E. Shove of Bridgeport spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of MT and Mrs Lee EIdred, Hun tingtOn Center.
 The White Wing poultry farm of Nichols sell all kinds of poultry SUD- plies. Write and see what they can do for you before buying elsewhere. The postOt1ice address is Bridgeport, Route
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
GREENFIELD HILL,

PERSONAL AND NEWS NOTES.
 Miss Mollie Warehouse is home from d pleasant visit with friends in Bridge port.
 Mrs Herbert Holton, who has been a recent guest of her mother, Mrs B. B. MiddlebroOk, has returned to her home in Danbury. Edward Metcalf had the misfortune to smash his foot quite badly, while hauling logs in the woods, last week. He had fastened the chain to the log when the oxen started unawares, switching the log to one side, and catching MT Metcalf's foot in such a way as to injure him severely The young man will be laid up for some time.
 Mir and Mrs Theodore Sturges have returned from their trip South.
 Simon c. Bradley is home after a visit of nearly three months duration in North Carolina and Tennessee.
 Erastus OsgoOd, imperSOnator and monologist, gave very pleasing and instructive entertainment in Acade- my hall, Monday evening, under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor so- c1ety.
 Miss Sadie B. Bradley, daughter of MT and Mrs s. c. Bradley, entertained merry party of young friends at her home, Tuesday evening.
 Miss Bessie Banks, who has been wis iting relatives in Black Rock, has re- turned home.
 Louis J. Olds of New York has been spending several days with his father, William H. Olds.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

Have you heard of Wheeler's reliable seeds that always give satisfaction: Send to B. B. Wheeler, corner of Main and Elm Streets, Bridgeport, Conn.,, for one of his superb new catalogues of seeds, bulbs and plants. It has a handsome Autograph cover and con. tains 150 pages of instructive and in. teresting reading matter, telling ot Wheeler's reliable seeds. They are now one of the largest houses in this part of the state and are justly proud of their handsome new catalogue. Ii is free for the asking.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
A GOOD RECOMMENDATION.

"I have noticed that the sale on Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets is almost invariably to those who have once used them," says J. H. Weber, prominent druggist of Cas- cade, Iowa. What better recommenda- tion could any medicine have than for people to call for it when again in need of such remedy? Try them when you feel dull after eating, when you have bad taste in your mouth, feel bilious have no appetite or when troubled with constipation and you are certain to be delighted with the prompt relief they afford. For sale by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor. Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; The B. c. Platt Co.,, Hawleyville; A. B. Blakeman, Bots ford
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
LONG HILL.
THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.

| THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.
 Mrs William Works valentine socia ble and free-will offering was a success! financially and socially. About ': people We're present.
 Miss Frances Walker is visiting ir Bridgeport. | The Misses Helena and Sarah Beers gave very enjoyable whist party to a few of their neighbors, last Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs Sarah E. French is caring for John Fulford, who has been very ill, but is now convalescing.
 Mir and Mrs Albert N. Stanton are enjoying trip to California.
 Edward Sherman and family moved from Bridgeport, where they have been spending the winter, back to their pleasant home here. All are glad to welcome them.
 Mrs Angevine and daughter, Flor ence, are ill with the grip.
 Mrs George Clark and little daugh- ter, Beatrice, have been visiting at Mrs F. l.. Turney'S.
 Mrs Granville Cunning has been in Bridgeport caring for her sister, Mrs Hadley.
 Miss Fife Clark of Monroe is visiting Ms E. M. Beardsley.
 R. c. Tousey is on the sick list; also Patsy Kohler, his right-hand man. Consequently the factory was closed several days.
 A little daughter came to gladden.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

the home of MT and Mrs Edson Flaw ley, February TO-
 Misses Carrie and Fannie Walker en- tertalned few of their friends and neighbors on Tuesday evening. Whist was indulged in.
 The Nameless club met with Miss Clara Candee of Stepney, last Saturday evening.
 Rev Charles Doupe is visiting his father in New York.
 Master Harold Tousey has been con- fined to the house for few days.