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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
STRATTON.

Curtis Knapp spent Sunday at nome
H. Baybrook is working for Henry
Hulett
Walter Magoon has returned from Lon
donderry.
Mrs clara Baybrook has returned from
Townshend.
Miss Matte Baybrook spent Sunday
with Abbie Lowe.
Mrs. Eunice sprague visited last "eeN
at her home in Jamaica.
co,.a,.al from town attended the dance
at west Wardsboro Friday night
\. B. stark and w. Shepardsoh nave
heen in town recently on business
Henry Hulett has bought hne par Vi
oxen recently from Henry FORESTER
,daIhert Clough of West Jamaica and
Charley Styles have been arrested re-
Gently by A. ]. Pike, the former ior s'e ca
ing grain from II. NJ. Hulett. ana 'ile '' =
Ter for drunkenness and disturbance o,
the peace. Clough was fined SlS'o4' anu
Styles $685..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
IN OUR OWN STATE.
Work Stopped at Gold Mine In Bridge:
water.

Work on the Bridgewater gold proper
ties controlled by the Northeastern Min
ing Co. Of which Major f. Lem. Hoare is
president and local manager, has come
TO a standstill, owing to some dissensions
IN the company, Major Hoare says. how
ever, that he has not lost faith i'm the
ground, and that he expects the differences
VIII be patched up and work resumed
at no distant date. The annual meeting
OF the company will be held July Is. when
Major Hoare believes the officers will
come to an understanding as to further
operations. The company began work
IN Brldgewater about two years ago, tap
ping the hills in several places, and has
erected buildings and installed over S1O,-
oVO worth of machinery for handling ore.
There are several thousand tons of good
ore on the dump ready for the crusher.
Inc officers of the company are Vice
president, Charles NJ Jones: treasurer.
Albert Turner; secretary. +. l.. Hydecker.
an OF New York city. Major Hoare saws
mat n new company, the Oriental Mining
Company, will take hold Of some Of the
Bridgewater gold properties in few
weeks and will probably work some that
have been operated before. The company
is capitalized at 81 oo0.0
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
suspicion That Three Murders Were
Committed In Rutland

Sensational stories were sent out from
Rutland last week to the effect that the
local officers believe that three men found
dead near the Rutland railroad tracks
within the past two years were not killed
by trains. as first reported, but that they
were murdered by being struck with n
club or some other instrument I'm dis
orderly house for the purpose OF robbery
ana that the bodies Were carried to the
railroad track to divert suspicion The
last victim was Joseph Murray. who was
Killed in June, 1903. His head had the
appearance Of having been struck with a
heavy club Beside the body was a note
saving Ezekiel Eddy hit me with a
club Mr. Eddy is well-known busi-
ness man. chairman OF the board Of Sc
lectmen OF the town Of Rutland. and he
has been leader in attempts to break
up the disorderly house upon which sus-
picion now falls No attention was ever
paid by the authorities to the note. as il
was their belief that the writer of ii was
actuated by revenge The Rutland papers
deny the correctness Of the reports say
Ing that they are the work of an imag-
initive correspondent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
Worlds Champion Wood Sawyer Has
Record OF Four Cords In Dav.

George Peters of North Pownal is
touted as the champion wood sawyer OF
the world. He saws three cords Of four
foot wood a day, using only one saw. and
when supplied with two sharp saws his
daily stunt is four cords George is not
only industrious. but thrifty. and is said
to have laid away $4,000 for a rainy dav
He receives Sl.50 cord for saving. split
ting and piling the wood. He is a peculiar
genius. 46 years old. weighing only l43
pounds. but he appears to be absolutely
tireless at his special form Of work. lie
has voice which is fearfullv and won
derfuly made. one moment IT appears
to be well modulated, but at the next fl
descends to depths reached only by some
of the most powerful hasso soloists Peters
INDUCES in a shave and hair cut annually.
and was getting ready for this diversion
when interviewed recently for feature
story in one Of the large newspapers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
ASHUELOT, N. II.

Mr.. and Mrs David A. Cunningham are
visiting relatives at Wilton.
Mrs. H. B. Clark of Millers Falls was
a visitor at +. G.. Maxtields several DAYS
Miss Harriet Wood OF Boston is being
entertained by her sister, Mrs. II. W.
Wood.
The Universalist society had a business
meeting and box supper at the hall Fri
day evening.
Miss May L. Phelps brother John. and
aunt, Mrs. Farrell, went to New York
last week on few days visit.
Misses Annie T. Douglas and RATHER
Inc NJ Turner are with relatives at Great
harrington, Mass, on a ten days visit
The second base ball team defeated
the first team recently in a practice game
II to S, causing the youngsters much joy
LaFell Dickinson entertained last week
a professor from Harvard university who
was inspecting the big woods on Pisgah
mountain.
II. Ralph Wood returned to his studies
at the Bryant Stratton business col
lege, Boston, Saturday. having recovered
from sickness of a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII H. Sheridan began
housekeeping Saturday at the Sheridan
residence. They had as guests Sunday
F. c. Gushing and Fred Rittenberg. wool
en- manufacturers OF Saxtons River
Miss Annie I. Rumrill of Greenfield,
Mass, who spent last week at her
fathers, F. l.. Rumrill's, visited a sister
at Claremont few days and returned TO
Greenfield Monday. She entertained here
over Sunday Miss Charlotte Fletcher of
South Vernon.
The ladies OF the Universalist society
have organized an aid circle. They pro-
pose to have monthly sociables and sup
pers except during the hot season, at the
hall. The first sociable will be given
this, Friday, evening with a baked bean
supper All are invited.
The Ashuelot base ball nine was re-
organized last week with Ralph ]. Sher-
idan as manager and w. H. Kendrick as
captain. They voted to enter the Chesh-
ire county baseball league and to buy
new uniforms OF brown and white. They
will play their first game OF the season
at Brattleboro Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
GREEN RIVER.

Miss Nellie Miner was at Mrs ;. D.
Cuttings Tuesday.
Miss Lula Hall spent Saturday ana sun
day in South Guilford.
Mr. and Mrs Otis Gates ana SON
Dwight. visited at d. NJ. Thompson re-
Gently. -,
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Clark OF BEL
lows Falls spent part of last Week VII" VII.
Mr.. Clarks sister, Mrs. Charles + b'
ct. 49,,
>,rs Carrie Farr will hold preaching
.,t-.icas in the church Sunday, May 10,
at $40 p. m, and every Sunday until
further notice.
Charles II. Grant of Brattleooro placed
a granite headstone on the grave c' oil o,I
Late RUSSELL r. Cutting in the Guil1ord
Centre cemetery last Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
WEST DOVER.

w. II. Churchill has been in Springfield
and other Massachusetts cities the past
week.
Elbridge Blodgett has moved to the
Hosea Mann farm to look after the place
for Mr.. Fisher.
Harold Spencer Of North Adams was IN
town Tuesday to look after his new MIL
which is being set up.
The ladies' aid society Will meet Weu-
,,,sdo,. afternoon with Mrs. William Par
sons All are invited
Miss Adella Estabrook. who has spent
mart of the winter with her parents went
to Lenmiuster, Mass, Tuesday.
Mr. Haskins Of Savoy, Mass, came ms
week TO begin distilling spruce OIL. ne
will occupy the Snow house and VIII
board his help.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
More Big Trout Caught at Munsonvlll,

The secret of how to catch lake trout
in Granite lake, Munsonvlle. has been
disseminated somewhat. and Edward Sc
bastian and Geo. T. Colony got some
good ones there Thursday, Mr.. Sebastian
landing one weighing ll& pounds. Har-
ry l.. Strand got two weighing between s
and 6 pounds, and Charles Whitney of
Troy took out an eleven FOUNDER. We'd
nesday afternoon Messrs. Beals, Mason
and Faulkner of this city made a second
catch of 81 pounds 10 ounces, but none OF
these were as large as the heaviest ones
in their first catch Monday Joseph Mad
den and Sam Whitney got two weighing
about 6. pounds each.-Keene Sentinel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
SOUTH WARDSBORo.

Mrs. Fanny Hall has gone to j. A
streeter's to work through the summer
Mr.. and Mrs. A. a, Larrabee are away
this week on visit to Mrs. Larraoee
mother in Gill
The ladies' aid society will meet at
the hall in South Wardsboro THURSDAY.
May 10, at . p. m. y full attendance oI
members is requested.
p Johnson. who has been living at
Artbur Whites the past two and one
half years, has gone to H. f, kldder
this week to stay at present. MI Johh,
son is now in his cath year, and mas hau
no severe illness for a long time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

Large quantities OF fish are being taken
by hooking up" with gang and crapple
hooks toward the mouth OF the I.amoile
river and as most 81 them are running to
spawn the destruction to future fish is
immense. one fisherman is reported as
taking $50 pike in few hours and others
made large catches. Fishermen from
many towns are taking away fish almost
by the wagon loads and hundred OF suck
ers and such FISH are left on the rocks
as not worth taking home. The fish are
taken with hook and line and It seems
that the law does not prohibit this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
EAST DOVER.

Mr. and Mrs c. II. Lazelle are working
at c. II. Turner'S this spring.
@ T. Iazelle will run the separator
this year. and will carry the cream TO
Newfane.
d. NJ Hale and family returned last
week from oxford Vile, y. H., where MT
Hale has worked several months
The rains and warm days have MADE
the leaves and grass grow rapidly ana
the farmers are beginning their spring
work
Mrs. LYDIA Lazclle has moved TO the
house which she recently eNcnahseu ~,
bor farm and Clarence Moore has moved
to the farm
Mrs. Nellie willard and two children
went this week to their home in Massa-
chusetts They have been visiting AT l..
l.. Howe's and u. w. Harriss the past
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
PownaI Farmer Killed on the Rail.

Albert +. Towslec, a prominent farmer
and former lister in Pownal. was killed
Friday night by a west bound train on
the Fitchburg division of the Boston &
Maine road. Mr. Towslee had been at
the Brookside Inn, and when returning
with his team about Ills evidently fell
asleep. and the horse, on reaching the
crossing, turned up the track, as the con-
veyance was struck 40 yards from the
crossing. Towslee was killed instantly.
and his body was found suspended from a
wire fence near the track. with neck
broken and legs and arms broken In sew
eral places lie leaves "a wife and four
children. This is the second violent death
in the Towsee family within a few years
His father left the house with gun in
hand. Five minutes later a report was
heard and the man was found dead with
part OF his head blown of.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
is 1t a Case of Affinity
GFrom the Hartford Courant, Rel

lFrom the Hartford Courant, Rep.l
We have yet to get from the New York
Times, or the New York World, or the
Brooklyn Eagle. or any other Parker pa
per, the answer to a question which we
asked the other day. and which we now
repeat: How do they explain the fact that
Judge Parker-this mature, sober, unim-
pulsive, unenthusiastic gentleman, who
possesses trained powers of reasoning and
uses them-is found cuddled up to David
b. Hill? The fact is visible to the whole
country; what's the explanation OF it.?
The judge, when hope began to tell him
fiattering tales about the St Louis nomi-
nation, had known Hill for two score
years and more AS We said the other
day, Hill did not kidnap him. II it isn't
a case Of natural elective affinity in pol
itics, what is 1t?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs E C. Pratt was in town THURSDAY
Fred Adams is building an ADDITION 10
his house.
The steam mill is being moved to the
Butterfield lot this week.
w. ]. Tyler of Dorchester, Mass, was
at Mrs Martha Tylers over Sunday.
Mrs. George Brooks is visiting her chill
dren in West Haven and Fitchours'
Mass, for a few weeks.
Miss Nellie Johnson returned Satur-
day from Saratoga Springs, where she
has spent the winter for the beneht OF
her health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
The Worm Turns In Bennington.
IFrom the Bennington Banner.l

The Brattleboro Phoenix and Randolph
Herald and News which drafted Proctor
two years ago are both out for DeBoer
We were favorably inclined toward MIR.
DeBoer and are really sorry this has hap
pened He may be able to live II down,
but he is now of course out of 1t FOR this
year. Bell and Stanton are thus left as
the only candidates and as soon as IL is
evident which of these two the st. Al
bans Messenger is most opposed to
all the Republican party will need to do
is 10 nominate that one and 1t can be
reasonably certain that 1t has selected
the best man and the peoples choice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
Shot at a Fish Warden.

Major Chandler. a game warden. mar
rowly escaped death at the hands of
poachers at Lake Bomoseen in Castle
ton Thursday morning. The poachers
We're spearng bass on spawning beds
Chandler approached them in a boat and
they shot at him. the bullet grazing
his face near the right eye. He shot back
ana heard man cry out as If wounded
The poachers disappeared. Chambers
wound is not serious.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
Boston & Maine Railroad Co.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT

WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
In effect Oct. II. 1903.
Trains leave Brattleboro, northbound
ll:O5 a. m. for stations to Windsor Ian
caster, ST. Johnsbury. Newport, Sher-
brooke Montreal, via. c. p. Ry., Que
pee, Burlington, St. Adams and Mon
treal.
ESQ p. m, Montreal express
$50 p, m. White River Junction passen
ger
lO;l5 p. m. night express. Daily.
1857 a. M, Sunday paper train to Wind.
sor.
SOUTHBOUND.
For Northampton, Holyoke and Spr,n1-
neld' 6;2S a. m, 1907 a. M, 2:27 D. "a.
4:S5 p. m, daily. Also 1854 D. m
Sundays only)
d. ]. FLANDERS,
Genl Passenger and Ticket Aeenr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

traced TO the kidneys,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder of
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that is their work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

Arthur Philips. who attended Mount
Hermon in 1897. a son OF Prof. 4. J.
Philips is rapidly coming to the front in
the musical world. a recent issue Of the
Chicago Musical Leader and Concertgoer
comments very favorably on his work. He
is a member Of the Rubinstein club, which
gave a concert at Mendelssohn han two
weeks ago. Emile Francis Bauer speak
ing of his solo, says: His rich baritone
filled Mendelsshon hall and showed him a
musician as we'll as a singer Of much
charm"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

L is estimated that $500 900 is paid in
tips every year in Switzerland.
Swapping children for a while is a Gus
tom in some parts Of Europe, particularly
in Denmark and Switzerland. II is
thought that a child who is soon to earn
his own living should not live at home
all the time. City boys and country boys
are frequently exchanged for the change
Of life il gives them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
Railroads.
Central Vermont Railway Co.
Southern Division.

Effective October IL, 1908.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
5:2S a. m. daily for Springfield. week
days for New York.
7:25 q. m. week days for New London;
connects at Millers Falls for Troy; at
Palmer for Boston.
1850 a. m. week days for South London
derry.
s:O7 a. m: week days for Springfield and
1915 a, M, week days for Millers Falls
and Boston.
2;27 p. m. week days for Springfield and
New York.
4:s6 p. m. week days for New London
and New York via. Norwich Line
steamers; connects at Palmer for Bos-
ton.
4:s5 p, m. daily for Springfield and New
York.
1854 p. m, Sunday only for Springfield
and New York.
5;4S p. m. week days. for South London
derry.
Subject to change without notice.
E. II. FlTZHUGH. Vice President and
General Manager.
J. E. BENTLEY, General Passenger
Agent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

The house on Depot hill in Walpole oc-
cupied by Mrs. Harty and her son, David,
was burned Sunday with most OF the con-
tents. Houses owned by b. Drscol and
B. Kinery were in great danger The loss
OF her home is a serious blow to Mrs
Harry, who is more than so years old and
in feeble health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

the Sierras, has sued William Randolph
Hearst for $50, 900 overdue wages, for
services rendered to Hearst's newspapers
on a contract in China during the boxer
outbreak in 1900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

Emperor William of Germany is sending
to the st. Louis fair for his personal ex-
hibit 20 cases Of silverware which he
and his consort received from the cities
of Prussia on their wedding day in 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
DUNN RSTON.

The Grange had good attendance at
tho meeting May 3. Good roads and the
adyisability of spraying fruit trees We're
the topics discussed. The next meeting
will be in charge Of Ceres, Pomona ana
Elnra.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

Hi. there" said Joseph to his broth
ers. What kind of a game are you play
ing on me?"
Pit" they cried, as they pushed him
over the edge-[Harvard Lampoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by 0Yer-Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
1t used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to be
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

Therefore, when your kidneys are weak
or out of order, You can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do its
duty
If you are sick or "feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are we'll they will help
all the other organs to health. A trial
will convince anyone.
If you are sick you can make no mis-
take by first doctoring your kidneys.
The mild and the extraordinary effect of
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases, and is sold
on its merits by all EF
druggists in fifty-cent 6EsiF5n1s I;.%sE!s:s
and one-dollar size z 4 4 i ,...s
bottles. You may --ss-ssi s L.l.sssee4tek9
have sample bottle Home OF swampRoot.
by mail free, also pamphlet telling you
how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DIR. Kilmer 6, Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-R Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton, N. ", on every bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

on IT'S merits by al
druggists in fifty-cent
and one-dollar size
bottles. You may
I,, - -I IAAI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-25
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-25
FRANK JAMES FOR ROOSEVELT.
Eotsd Missouri Charter Declares
Himself 70 Quznuelfs len

IsDKFEyDEScE No, Aug. 30
Frank James attended the reunion Of
QuzntreIl's men to-day and caused .
sensation among his old-time friends
by declaring that be intended TO vote
the Republican ticket from Rooe-
velt down, and that be had no use for
Folks campaign
After his impromptU speech, James,
in . spectacular manner, pointed at
the national flag and said:
Boys do not shoot it down. 1t
stands for all that is good"
James, declaration that be intended
10 vote for Roosevelt his friend claim.
Is due to the fact that the Missouri
Legislature turned him down for
do0rkeeper.
Recently be returned from tour Of
the East thr0ught Ohio and Pennsyl-
yznis, where he received oyati0nS. In
Missouri be drew small crowds and
claimed bad treatment. His declare
ton caused a stir among Quantrell's
men
A resolution vas passed afterwards,
barring politics from the organization,
and 1t also resulted In the defeat Of
James for the captsincy Of the organi-
ration He received second place.
Cole Younger. another celebrated
character, was in attendance. Ii was
the first reunion be had been able 20
attend since released from prison.
The next annual reunion win be
held in Independence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-25
RAIN SAVED THE CORN CROP.
Audrain County win Nov Have at
Leas: TweThirds Of Crvp.

Harrison Brown ; prominent young
merchant and stoekman, Of Th0mp-
500, Audrain county, No, "a > Wis
itor at the yzrds today. Mr.. Brown
said that his section Of the country
had received . liberal amount Of rain
during the past week which was great
~ needed and which would benefit the
farmers many thousands Of dollars.
he aid that the corn crop would now
be fully II not more than tso-thirds O.
q er0p and fan pastures with another
rain or two would Be Ia excellent con-
dition and with a late fall there would
be plenty Of feed 10 carry the stock
through the winter in good shape. He
does not think there will be q great
many cattle fed in hrs locality bot
that there are lots Of pigs and II the
crop proves good there will be lots Of
hogs this winter and = good many
sheep several parties having already
purchased in the neighborhood 1900
Mexican 1mbs and yearlings which
would be fed and sent TO market NEXT
February and March. Mr.. Brown In
tends 70 put in the remainder Of the
week attending the Fair.-Live Stock
Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-25
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

The receipts On the ST. Louis liv.
stock market Tuesday were made "
of: Cattle. 5000: hogs 1900; sheep
2 500; horses and mules, 324.
Beef and butcher steers sold from
ais to ass; butcher heifers from
o. 90 to $50; butcher COWS from sLoG
to g65; veal calves fromAW to s6e5.
HQgx-The heavy run caused buyens
% take bold very carefully, conse-
.quently the market opened slow, duh
and dzggy and very little business
vas transacted during the first two
hours Early sales were mostly lights
and medium weights which sold about
steady or possibly q shade lower.
Packers did not make any purchases
On the early market Along about
1o.3O or II O'Clock there was consider
able more life to the trade and when
all buyers got down TO business trad
ing was lively and values became
stronger and All good, nice, $50 70 20
ID b1Gs showed an advance Of Sc.
Lights. however. sold only steady to
day. The late market was
5s loc higher than the opening and
It the close nothing Of any Importance
remained unsoid-
II. l. Ezes marketed from Audrsin
oosnty. 10, load Of 05lb hoss that
soh at g. ySchobe and Judge
q A1drzin county, were among
he Missouri shippsn having hogs in
he days liberal supply.-Lve Stock