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The daily tribune., 1904-10-19

NOR SALE OR TRADE-About 80 acres OF
4 nice farming land near Portland Cement
cheap or to trade for improved city property.
II James A. AcCandless.
The daily tribune., 1904-10-19

nor SALE-Or will trade for cattle, an eight
II room house and one acre of ground, West
Florence, very cheap. Apply at this office. 26t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
DUN MERSTON.

The spring term of schools will begin
Monday, April Is and continue ten weeks.
The Republican caucus will be called
to meet in the town hall Saturday even
ing April 16, to choose delegates to at
tend the state and district conventions.
Matte Aiken, wife of John Walker, mer
chant at East Dummerston, died Tuesday
evening. She was the only child of Mr..
and Mrs. William Aiken of West Dunn
merston, where she was born and always
lived until she was married to Mr. Walker.
She was taken suddenly and critically i'll
two weeks ago last Sunday with paralysis
of one lung but up to the time of this ILL
ness had been in good health. Mrs. Walk
er is the third person who has died since
last June, in the house where Mr.. and
Mrs. Walker lived, the two previous be-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Randall.
An item of interest not reported pre-
viously owing to the illness of the cores
pondent with grip, occurred March 10,
when surprise party was held in the
church vestry in commemoraton of Rev.
w. p. Jacksons birthday anniversary.
The meeting was ii genuine surprise to
him, for when all the things We're ready
for the celebration a messenger was sent
to him, asking him to spend a short time
in counsel with the business committee
on an object of interest to him. Judge
of the pastors surprise. on being ushered
into the vestry to find about 60 of his
parishioners assembled there to spend the
evening with him in social diversion. The
climax of the entertainment came when
Rev. c. f. Hayward of Putney, on be
half of the donors, in a neat little speech,
presented $50 in gold as a token of the
kind regard and best wishes of Mr. Jack
sons church and society.
Easter Sunday services in the Congre
gational church We're very interesting and
much prominence was given to the SER
vice of song. The choirmaster.. Mr.. Stark
and the singers, made special prepara-
lions for the occasion. A solo, Hail Clio
rious Morn" was sung with good effect
by Mr. Stark. The Easter anthem Mag
dalene." was sung by Miss Mary Miller,
Mrs. Lila Reed, L. L. Stark and Ira
Mrs. Lila Reed, L. L. Stark and Ira
Lila Reed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
WEST WARDSBORO,

Mrs. Mary Lamb has returned home.
after spending the winter in Brattleboro.
MIS- :. s. Perry, who has been i'm poor
health several weeks, is somewhat better.
and it is expected that the ladies' social
circle will meet with her Thursday after
noon, the 14th.
The church was prcttily decorated sun
day morning. Tho pastor had a sermon
appropriate to that day and the choir
sang special new Easter music. Mrs
II. \. Waite sang outside the Holy
city" much to the enjoyment of the CON
gregation.
An invitation has been extended to the
members of the w. &. II. L. to hold their
convention in West WardsbOro June lG
and II. This will be the Goth annual SEES
sion Of the society and we are looking
forward to their coming with great pleas
ure. and expect great results.
The body of Mrs Laurettc Hammond.
widow of D. \. Hammond. was brought
Tuesday from Bradford for burial beside
her husband. Her three sons +. A.. of
Worcester, Mass, f., of Hartford, Conn.
and Arthur, of Minneapolis, Mimi. were
present. Rev. r. \. Nichols offered prayer
at the grave, and several of the neigh
bors We're in attendance. Mrs Hammond
had been a member of the church here
over 80 years. The sympathy of the com
munity goes out to the family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
JACKSONVILLE.

Erford ]. PEBBLES has returned to town
L. L. Brigham has gone to Franklin
Falls for his household goods
+, j. Roberts is saving wood for his
ncighbors with his gasoline engine.
Miss Mary j. Combs will teach the
Grove school in Halifax this summer
Mrs. Laura f.. Boyd. administrative of
her husbands estate, has sold the farm to
Mrs. Ada Brigham.
Miss Thomas has taken a short vaca-
ton, leaving the doctor without house
keeper for the present.
Miss Ethel Boyd is at home from Boston
for weeks vacation, after which she will
so to Andover, VT to teach.
Although the mercury was only 10 de-
grees above zero Monday, there was
good sap day Tuesday, the first good day
this year
The Colrain and Charlemont stages came
on wheels Thursday evening and the
Nottingham stage April 4, and the Brat
tleboro stage April >.
There was quiet wedding at the home
of Mrs Abbie Morse a few days ago, when
her daughter, Alice, was married to AL
fred Hayton of Holyoke.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
WHITINGHAM.

This is pretty good sugar weather.
There was a sugar party at A. A.
Smiths Tuesday evening
Calvin Baker is able tn he around the
store and TO get ont door
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A-aN'SIue iaIm Wednesday,
Mr.. Gale Of the Heath telephone COM
pany was in town Tuesday.
Mrs Susan Hicks is visiting her sis
ter. Mrs Celestial Kentfeld
Mrs Clara SAWYER and daughter ra-
turned fro,, zosr -rb,rs,ia,.
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Z. :. ChaS" VIII go To NeWfane next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08

Mrs. Abby Morton Diaz, 80, whose sto-
ries for children have n world wide fame.
died Friday at her home in Belmont,
Mass She had also contributed many
practical writings of aid and encourage
ment to women on domestic problems
Russia has increased the rigidness of
the censorship, and is as carefully guard
ing her movements in the Far East as
has Japan since the war began. Practi-
cally all of the means of communication
with the theatre of war are controlled
either by Russia or Japan. hence all or
binary channels of news are closed. The
result is an absence Of trustworthy in
formation concerning developments at
any of the points of interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
NEWFANE.

The County House steam heat is in
working order
Bert Morse is at present writing very
i'll with pneumonia.
Another "pit party" was held at Union
han Wednesday evening.
Landlord Howard Burke is engaged to
conduct Townshend Inn the coming year
Miss Susie Underwood of Goddard SEM
mary, Barre spent the spring vacation at
home.
Telephones are placed this week in the
hotels. court house and several private
houses.
There are seven prisoners in the county
Jail, two of them serving short terms for
drunkenness.
Principal Carlton Howe of Essex juno
ton spent part of last weeks vacation at
the Howe homestead.
Mrs II. A. Carpenter has returned from
Marlboro. where she has been caring for
her daughter Mrs Ryder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard are boarding at G..
w Parsonss. Mr.. Willard is the new
butter maker at the creamery.
Mrs. Z. G. Moore, founder of the Moore
Free library. has recently added at her
own expense another lot of 80 new books.
Among those who are expected to re-
turn this spring to occupy their summer
w. H. Goodnow.
Newfane Grange will meet at Unior hall
on Wednesday evening. the 18th, when
first and second degrees will be con-
ferred on three candidates.
Clarence Nichols, formerly butter maker
at the creamery. Joined Mrs. Nichols OF
Tuesday at their home in Luucnburg
where MIR Nichols has employment in a
casket factory.
! NJ
pelier journal is one concerning Jesst
/ IIarvcys work i'm arranging statistics re-
/ ports and accounts for publication, in
which he is very systematic. MIR Har
veys position i'm Secretary Fleetwood
office is designated as assistant secretary
of state.
The column of births will show tina
"Uradel' mentioned in last weeks locals
as starting i'm life with the distinction o
/ having grandparents, has two grca
, grandparents, instead of just ordinar!
| grandparents. living here. The infant!
| father and four Covey grandparents wer,
| formerly of this town.
Miss Mary L. Plat of Waltham, Mass.
one of the few charter members Of thu
Christian EndeaVor society here, presente,
! as an Easter Offering a copy of THE
Angelus." which is hung in the genera
evening meeting room at the Vestry. Thu
picture will surely give out its own silent
but none the less beautiful, mission con
corning the strength, the hope comfor
and efficiency of prayer, regardless of sec
tartan beliefs
United States District Attorney Martin
| has had new windows put in the Whitne.
house and has furnished it ready to be oc
| cupied by several lawyers as con
venient lodging home during court SEES
4 sions. Mr. Martins own firm will hav
| an office in the southeast corner. with
new entrance door in that end. The opel
| fireplace has been reopened and som
other changes made inside for spring oc
| cupancy, but the general repairs are ye
to be completed. and the many rooms II
/ the old place will probably he made eX
ceptonally pleasant ana the exterior b
changed, according to reported plans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
MARLBORO.

Miss Hattie Mather was at home over
Sunday
The public schools in town will begin
Monday, April IS.
Joseph Merriam of Palmer, Mass, has
been in town for a brief visit
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ames went to
Brattleboro Wednesday to spend a few
weeks.
Miss Nellie Prouty will return to her
school next Saturday. Miss Prouty has
taught in Wilmington two or three years.
A quiet but pretty wedding took place
Monday afternoon, April 1, at II Mag
nola Terrace, Springfield, Mass, when w.
b. HoughtOn of this town was married to
Mrs. Florence A. liolbrook of Springfield.
The service was performed by Rev. IL, IL.
Shaw, assisted by Rev. ID. Butler Pratt of
Springfield Only the families of the bride
and groom, with a few friends of the
bride, were present After the ceremony
refreshments We're serVd, and the guests
departed with best wishes for the hap
Ply couple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
WILLIAMSVlLLE.

Mrs. 1della 1Iescock is caring for Mrs.
Clarence Lazclle.
Frank Dickinson visited at c. w Dick
insou's last week.
Herbert Adams has been III several days
with rheumatism
Richard Underwood of Newfane is work
ing for Walter Wheeler.
We are glad to say that most of the
sick ones are improving.
Rev. 6. w. Perry baptized and chris
tened three chilrcn on Easter Sunday
The sugar season is much better this
week than was expected from the OPEN
ing.
Florence ana Jennie Lazclc and Flor
ence lIescock found hepatica in full BIOS
som April ..
Rev. w. NJ Newton presiding elder.
will preach i'm the Methodist churches I'm
Williamsville and East Dover next sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Hescock have re-
turned from a short visit in Greenfield.
Minnie Ifescock will remain some weeks
longer.
The body of Mrs. Buell. of Wilmington,
who died i'm Wardsboro, was carried
through here on Tuesday for burial in
Wilmington.
Nellie and Florence Dickinson spent a.
large part Of last week in Agawam and
Springfield, Mass. Nellie VIII return 10
Barre next Monday.
John Stratton is working for Walter
Ingram. Gilbert Allen Of Wardsboro who
takes his place in the steam mill, boards
at Sidney Hescocks.
c. f.. Park has gone to Springfield,
Mass. His many friends are pleased to
know that he is now able to travel alone
after his long illness.
Mrs. Jennie Powers of Brattleboro spent
few hours in this village on Tuesday.
| Happy is the man who is not ashamed to
have her look into his barn.
The Y. =. G. L. meeting will he held
| at the Uuivcrsalist church at 10.45 a. m.
every Sunday for the present, to be fol-
! lowed 10y the Sunday school The Juniors
! service will be held at the same place at
| 3 p. m.
| c. X. Stedman cut four fingers Of the
/ left hand on saw at Walter Wheeler S
| mill Wednesday Of last week. They are
| healing slowly and he is Obliged to rest a
while from many kinds of work.
| c. G. Hoveys time for carrying milk to
| the creamery expired March 81. Each
| farmer will use separator at home and
| send the cream by the same conveyance
| that carries il from Dover. The books
from the free library will go by the same
| carrier.
News received from Mrs Elida V. Ball
| of Skowhegan, Maine. tells OF the death
of her mother, Mrs Wadsworth Of Corn
ish, Maine. which took place at her home
| on Friday evening. April I. The funeral
was held on Monday afternoon April T.
Rev. and Mrs. Ball have the sympathy OF
| a large circle Of friends in Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
oUILFoRD.

Thomas Lynde is working for joel Flagg
this season.
Edward Carpenter of Wcstneld, Mass,
was i'm town Tuesday
Bonnie Clappcr will work for Charles
Coombs the coming summer
clifford Legs of New Rochelle ~ v, is
boarding at ]. Wcatherhcad's.
Misses Minnie Prescott and Ellen Car
vcr. teachers i'm Boston. are boarding for
a week at Rev +. c. Fishers.
Merton Thomas has been appointed first
selectman to FIJI the vacancy caused by
the death of Frank Richmond.
Services were held i'm Christ church
on Easter Sunday by Rev. Mr.. Mathison
Bishop Hall not being able to be present
The license commissioners win hold
their quarterly meeting at the Broad
Brook House on Saturday, April ., at I
p. m.
William Hudson. our mail carrier, will
carry on Frank Jacobss farm this year,
and will move his family from Brattleboro
to the place.
An architect from New York was in
town this week to plan for the improve
ments that Mrs. Legs intends To make on
her house and grounds recently bought of
Fred Coombs, formerly the J. L. Smonds
place.
John e. Tyler of this place has an old
book of the laws of the state of Vermont
printed i'm 1897. 1t contains the consti-
tutions of the United States and of Yer
mont the Declaration Of Independence
and various articles of local interest, in
| Guiding one which grants to John w
Blake. Calvin Knowlton and their assoc
| ciatos the privilege of building n toll
| bridge over West river. "within four miles
| of the place where said stream unite.
with the Connecticut river" also the fol-
| lowing rates of toll for crossing the bridge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08

[From the Philadelphia Press

IT OH IIle I7HIIdutIpNId TINss.
Even if they should lose the war and
haven't that to make them feel big" re-
marked a doctor, lin all probability the
next generation-or the next one-of the
Japanese will be as tall as the average
American or European
1T is the custom of sitting on the
ankles on the flOor-instead of on a chair
as we do-that explains the shortness of
the japanese leg. The arteries are kinked
by the cramped position and are there
fore not properly nourished. AS a mat
ter of fact, however, the japanese spine
is just of length with the average Amer
lean or European one-indeed, we all diff
fer in height rather by reason of leg
than of back, and the spinal column is
singularly constant among various indi-
viduals. Now the chair has gained a
place in Japanese life and soon the length
of the japanese leg will become normal 4"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
BRoONLINE

Albert Austin injured one knee serious
ly on Monday
Nelson Smith is stin confined to the
house by rheumatism
Orson Goodell has entered the employ
of Walter Whitaker
The sugar season is being heightened
out and good quantity of sugar and syr-
up is being made 1t is of excellent quail
ity.
Rev Mr.. Brainard, who has been sup
plying the Baptist church in South Wind
ham, preached at the Baptist church sun
day.
Mrs Daniel Whitney has charge of the
boarding house for the present. Misses
Casa Marsh and Angie Lawrence are as
sistants.
Smith & NELSON'S revolver factory in
Springfield, Mass. lie will make his home
with his brother, Harry
Walter Whitaker lost last week a fine
two-year old colt which he bought only a
few days before. lie found it, on going
to the barn one morning, with broken
leg. 1t had got loose and it is supposed
it had been kicked by another horse
The school board has decided to have
only one school i'm town this school year,
as there are so few scholars The school
will be held i'm the famous round school
house which is being fitted up with new
seats. All necessary repairs are being
made, including papering and painting to
make the house pleasant and comfortable.
1t is hoped that it will be ready so that
the spring term may begin April IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

+. c. Dean was called to SaXtons River
this week by the illness ana death of his
mother.
Rev. NJ. II. Smith returned from con-
ference on Tuesday, and will stay with
this church, to the satisfaction of the
townspcople as well as those connected
with the church.
There was an Easter concert at the
Methodist church Sunday morning, with
appropriate music and interesting eX
ercises There were union services at
the Baptist church in the evening.
Mrs. Sherman Cone gave a dinner in
honor of her husbands birthday ami
versary last Friday. The guest of honor
was NJ. S. Hobart, the occasion being also
Mr.. Hobart's anniversary. Mr.. Cone was
so and Mr.. Hobart rs.
Deacon John Barnard died at his home
near this village Monday, after being in
i'll health nearly the entire winter. Mr.
Barnard was a quiet unassuming man,
much respected and beloved by all for his
many excellent qualities. Much sympathy
is felt for his wife, who will 50 sadly miss
his care and companionship. lie was a
member of the Baptist church and had
served as deacon several years. Beside
his wife he is survived by a brother, Geo.
A, who lives IN this vicinity The funeral
was held at the home Thursday, Rev +.
+. Coburn officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
JAMAICA.

Mrs. Edna Wright is visiting at j. G.
Shumways.
A s. Work has been housed the past
week with a lame back
Rev Mr. Lamb and brother have spent
several days this week at Fred Sellers.
Rev A. e. Hartwen attended the min
ister's meeting in Brattleboro Monday.
Miss Olive Shumway came home Friday
to spend the Easter vacation.
d. L. Howe has moved his business
from w. l.. Barnes's shop to his home.
The nk-offering meeting of the mis-
sionary auxiliary was postponed two
weeks.
\. b. Stark is running his saw mill
day and night, keeping two forces of men
at work.
Mrs. f. y. Jacobs came home Monday
from Weston, where she has spent the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Hildreth of Brattlc-
boro have spent several days at NJ. f.
Towards.
r. L. Holland has moved into w. L.
Barnes's shop where he will carry on the
barber business.
The lecture given Tuesday evening by
Rev. Mr. Lamb was highly spoken of by
those in attendance.
The Easter concert Sunday night was
very well carried out. The singing by the
children and by the choir was especially
pleasing.
Mrs. II. a. Mclean went to Brattle-
boro Friday to consult Dr. Gorham, as
her head instead of gaining, has been
rather worse.
Miss Ethel b. Starr of this town and
Frank G.. Wilder of Winhall were married
March 81 at the Methodist parsonage in
Shushan, n. Y, by Rev. II. L. Kelton.
The marriage of Henry +. Mundell, for
merly of Jamaica, and Miss Frances EN-
ma Shields of New York, took place at
St. AIMS church in that city March o.
Rev. Edmund Dacier performing the cere
mony.
There was a good attendance at the
w. G. T. L. meeting Wednesday. Mrs
Brigham was appointed superintendent of
the medal contests and physical culture
with the thought of holding medal con-
test later, and also an opportunity for
physical lessons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Miss Grace Bellows is spending q few
days in Brattleboro with her mother
Arthur Bruce and family of Chester
have moved to his fathers farm and ex-
pect to remain there.
News has been received of the death of
Mrs. Henry Bailey of Brookfield Mass.
The body will be brought here for burial.
Leon Bruce has gone to Brattleboro to
work at the Retreat. He has been at
home more than a year on account of i'll
health.
Sugar makers have been very busy
the past week and report the best run of
sap for several years. Sam Morse re-
ports 1000 pounds already.
Mrs. L. F. Bruce is critically i'll at this
writing. Her son, Dr. G. l.. Bruce, ana
grandson, Arthur i. Moss of New York.
arrived last evening. Mrs Bruce's daugh-
ter. Mrs. Moss, has been with her several
months.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
WEST TOWNSHEND.

f. w. Holden is putting a furnace into
his house
f. n Magoon is visiting his sister, Mrs
c. +. Grout.
Mrs. d. E. Boyden is spending some
time in New London.
Herbert Lawrence is housed with a Sc
we're boil Mrs. Lawrence has also been
on the sick list.
The post office changed quarters We'd
nesday and is now located in the west end
of the Boyden building, where Mr. How
ard formerly kept it.
The friends of Albert Pierce of Suf-
field, Conn, have been gaddened by his
presence among them. lie Is accompa-
MED by his son, James.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
A Wonderful Saving.

The largest Methodist church in Geor-
gia calculated to use over one hundred
gallons of the usual kind of mixed paint
in painting their church
They used only 80 gallons of the Long
man e Martinez Paint mixed with p
gallons of linseed oil Actual cost OF
paint made was less than $1,2O per gall
Ion.
Saved over eighty ($SO.OO) dollars in
paint, and got a big donation beside.
EVERY CHURCH will be given a lib
eral quantity whenever they paint.
Many houses are well painted with four
gallons of l.. & NJ. and three gallons of
linseed oil mixed herewith.
Wears and covers like gold
These celebrated paints are sold by
Robbins K Cowles, Bratteboro; NJ. G.
Williams Putney. Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
GuILEORD CENTRE.

Mrs. Mary Salisbury, who has been i'll,
is improving.
The sugar makers are all busy and good
sugar is being made
Miss Ada Alleey visited relatives in
Springfield, Mass, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur S. Chaplin and
son and Mrs. f. Floyd Speilman of SPRING
field, Mass, spent Sunday at r. w.
Akeleys.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
WEST DOVER.

Sugar makers report Tuesday as the
best sap day this season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vera Hartwell of Green
field were in town last week.
Holland Dennison of Greenfield, Mass
is spending a few days with his grand
son, W. NJ. Harris.
Mrs. Ehie Pierce was thrown from n
sleigh last week, and had one arm so badly
hurt that she is unable to work, and is
at home.
Mr.. and Mrs, H. r. Mann spent Sunday
with Mr. Mann's parents, w. II. Mann
They left Harold Mann a few days to en-
Joy sugaring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08

Rideau hall, the residence wing of the
government house in Ottawa. was dam
aged to the extent of $40, 900 by fire sun
day. Lady Mimic. wife OF the governor
general had To be removed hastily from
her apartments. where she was suffering
with broken leg.
SeNe.e ngl'ins has taken place between
the English ere under command OF Col.
nounghuSoand which advanced from
Northern India and the Tihetans. ont of
command of 1900 about 400 of the ma =
tives were killed. They were armed with
old mat"h-lock rih's, but they displayed
great courage some Of them continuing
20 advance after they had received eight
or nine bullet wounds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-08
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

Ralph Hall is working for Fayette Rice
during the sugar season.
Herbert Brown is at work for Frank
Adams in West Wardsboro
The siX-yoar- daughter of l.. NJ. Sar-
gent fell down the cellar stairs last week
and broke one arm.
Hubert Brown was home several days
last week He returned April LIST to his
work in South Newfane.
An amount of good quality maple sugar
has been made within the past week, and
the prospect is that there is more to fol-
low.