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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
COULD NOT SAVE HER
THREE PHYSICIANS TRIED FOB
FOUR YEARS IN VAIN.
A woman's Almost Miraculous Recovery
From = Wasting Disease Brings
Hope TO the Hopeless.

From . Wasting Disease Brings
Hope TO the Hopeless.
For four years Mrs. Clara o. Smith,
Of No. SO Bowers street, Nashua, N. H.
had been growing paler and thinner and,
according to the verdict of her doctors,
had but few weeks of life left. Then an
astonishing transformation occurred and
the woman, who had been so weak that
she could not cross the floor, dismissed
her nurse, resumed her household work,
and gradually took on flesh until she
reached a weight of 1888 pounds. To
reporter who visited her home to learn
the circumstances, Mrs. Smith gave the
following details:
my trouble began nearly four years
ago with hemorrhages of the bowels.
Week in and week out these were re-
peated and there seemed no way of
stopping them. became white as snow.
Ny heart beat so that could not go up
stairs, and later not even the length of
the floor. My head kept throbbing all
the time just below my ears, and my
limbs swelled and would hardly carry
my body. Finally / became 30 weak
that 1 had to lie down all the time.
my physicians regarded my case a.
incurable. was told that there was no
possible chance for me and even that I
could not last for moro than few weeks.
It was then, in October Of last year,
that my son-in-law saw an advertise
ment Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills and
got some for me. They brought me the
first relief had experienced in all my
sickness. could see q change for the
better within the first week after / be-
gan TO use them. The pain in my head
stopped almost at once and has never
returned since. My strength began to
come back, my lips and cheeks grew red
again, my flesh was restored in fact, I
am, now entirely well and able to do the
work Of family of three. The change
IL all due to DR.. Williams Pink Pills
and know that cannot be too CRATE
full"
In all cases Of weakness caused by lack
Of blood, and for all diseases springing
from = perverted condition Of the blood
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are the great
remedy. Their effect is simply wonder.
full. They are sold by all druggists
throughout the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs E. Barrows has returned from
West Fitchburg, Mass.
Warren Dunklee spent last week in
Montpelier with his brother.
Rev. 1. M. Blanchard will preach In the
chapel at II a. m. and 7.30 D. m. Sunday.
Albert Davis has finished work at G..
Jackson's and has gone to Londonderry.
Mrs. ]. G. weatherhead has gone to
Brattleboro to remain some time with
her daughter, Mrs. G. H. Thomas.
MIR. and Mrs. William Hayden of Spring
field, Mass, visited their daughter, Mrs.
B. Wade, and called on other frieds
last Sunday
Mrs. A. Work very pleasantly entertain
ed the Larkin soap club and their fami-
les Wednesday evening. Games and
music were enjoyed, after which cake
coffee and ice cream were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
NORTHERN COUNTY TOWNS.
cAMeRIDcEPoRT.
Suicide by Hanging.

The community was shocked on Sunday
afternoon when the report was circulated
that w. ]. Burr had committed suicide
by hanging, while laboring under a tenn
porary alteration of mind, owing In part
to financial troubles The funeral was
held at the home Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. f. M. Baker officiating. Mr.. Baker
spoke of the love of Mr.. Burr for his
mother and his devotion to her during
many years of invalidism before her
death, also of his regard for children, his
generosity to friends and his kindness to
neighbors. The following, all cousins OF
Mr.. Burr. attended the funeral: Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Burr of Bellows Falls,
Walter Burr Mr.. and Mrs. Adams OF
Springfield and Mr.. and Miss Adams of
Charlestown The burial was in the fam
lily lot The floral tributes were beauti-
full roses and carnations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
SOME REASONS
Why Brattleboro People Should Follow
This Valuable Advice.

Why Bratteboro People Should Follow
This Valuable Advice.
Because the proof is in Brattleboro.
You can easily investigate 1t.
Not necessary to experiment
With some untried remedy.
Profit by the experience of a citizen.
L. NJ. Stickney, employed at the Estey
Organ company, address Chestnut St.,
says: when in the winter of 1897 Doan's
Kidney Pills procured at Geo. E. Greene's
drug store, stopped a constant dull ach-
ing in the small of my back and through
my kidneys, which, after a hard days
work, was always more severe, was con-
representations and l stated so through
the Brattleboro papers In addition to
the aching back which chung to me per-
sistently, there were other indications
of kidney troubles despite the fact that
/ used more than one remedy trying to
get relief. l have had no reasons since
then to change my opinion expressed at
the time about Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Two Boys Killed by Failing Of Bridge.


Ollie Foster and Warren Goodnow, each
II, were killed Nov. 2, by the falling of
bridge near Charles d. Farrars pail shop
near Troy village. The boys were cross
ing the bridge at the same time that a
four-horse team loaded with logs drove
upon it, The bridge gave way and both
boys, the driver and the team all crash
ed into the stream together. Goodnow
was alive when taken from the wreck.
but he died soon after. Foster was dead
when found. They were both in the
water, but. 1t is thought that they We're
killed by falling timbers rather than
drowned. The driver. Thomas Starkey
of Troy, escaped uninjured, as did the
horses The Orders which supported the
bridge were very rotten and broke under
the strain Of the heavy load. This left
only the stringers to support the struc-
ture and they snapped like pipestems.
1t is said that the load was not as heavy
as some that have been drawn over re-
Gently. Young Foster and Goodnow are
the sons of Edward Foster and Bert
Goodnow. respectively, both we'll known
citizens of Troy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
wARpsBoRo CENTRE.

Mrs. d. A. Wakefield returned Saturday
from Zyestford Her nephew was recover
ing rapidly from his recent illness.
L. M. Newell was able to ride to West
Wardsboro Tuesday to cast his vote for
roosevelt and Fairbanks electors.
Mrs. n. C. Johnson, who had shock
two weeks ago. disabling one side, is Inn
proving and 1t is hoped that she will be
able to be about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Haskins, after a
variety of hindrances established them
selves in their new quarters at Mrs. Els
tabroolx's place on Monday. Mr.. fiaskins
had owned and lived 81 years on the farm
he sold recently.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
GepaI 9ntirss.

STATE OF VERMONT, Westminster, IS.
- By the Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate of
ELF BETH A. LAWRENCE late of Towns
bend in said District, deceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
S. o. Garfield, administrator upon said estate,
and decree distribution thereof to the persons
entitled, at the session thereof to be held at
the hotel in Townshend on the 9TH day of
December. A. ID. 1904, when and where you may
be heard in the premises, IL you see cause.
1913 ZINA H. ALLBEE Judge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
cHEsTERErELp, N, II.

Schools will close the fall term this
week, and reopen after the Thanksgiving
holiday
At the election Tuesday ISL votes we're
cast for Roosevelt and Fairbanks, SO for
Parker and Davis, and for county officers
and representatives the votes ranged
from 1913 TO 14S on the Republican ticket,
and from IS to 46 on the Democratic tick
ct. Frank NJ. Davis was elected mod
orator and the license vote was Sc yes
and 2S no.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11

Miss Edith Chamberlain is in Westfield.
Mass, for two weeks visit.
The ladies' society met Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Alice Randall to complete
work for the anniversary celebration.
A special meeting of the Grange will be
held Monday evening, Nov. IA. to prac-
tice the work of the third and fourth
degrees.
The several schools of the town will
close for the fall term today, Friday.
Mrs. George Smith is spending two
weeks at her home In Westfeld, Mass.
At the last regular meeting OF the
Grange. last Saturday evening, the first
and second degrees were conferred upon
a class OF nine. The third and fourth
degrees will be conferred upon the same
class at the next regular meeting Nov.
10, after which a chicken pie supper will
be served. The past masters of the
local Grange have charge of the liter
airy entertainment which will close the
program.
Charles VIM started Tuesday for Wis
consin with five carloads Of apples which
he will sell there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11

q TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro. SIS.
= The Probate Court for Said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of
CHARLES L. WHEELER, late of Whit
ingham. deceased Greeting.
to this court an instrument purporting
to be the last will of said deceased, for
probate:-You are hereby notified that
this court will decide upon the probate
of said instrument at the session thereof
to be held at the probate Office in Brat
tleboro, in said district. on the 26th day
of November, A. ID. 1904. when and when
you may appear and contest the same,
IL YOU see cause 46-4S
A. F. SCIIWENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, IS.

- UT mdIluOTO, %.
- BY the Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of
in said District, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
dee lie upon the allowance of the account of
l.. NJ Newell, administrator upon the Estate
of Walton l.. Fletcher late OF Wardsboro in
said District, deceased, and decree distribution
thereof to the persons entitled thereto, at the
session thereof 10 he held at the Probate Once
in Brattleboro, in said District, on the Goth
day of November, A. ID. 1904, when and where
you may be heard in the premises, If you see
cause 1913
A. f. SCHwENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
ALICE BARBER
Windham County
ADOLPHUS BARBER

ADOLPHUS BARBER. April Term, 1905.
Whereas, Alice Barber of Westminster in the
County OF windham, on the 2Sth day of Octo-
ber A ID. 1904 filed in the Office of the clerk of
this Court her petition setting forth the
marriage ceremony between herself and said
Adolphus Barber and her residence within
this state and county, and that while she has
faithfully kept her marriage covenant, the
for that he did, to wit: On the 10th day of
APRIL 1885, and on divers days and times since
said date, at Whitehall in the County of WASH
ington and State of New York, and at divers
tolerable severity: That the said Adolphus
Barber did, to wit: On the LIST day of April,
A. ID. 1903, and on divers other days and times
during the said year, 1893, commit the crime of
adultery at Whitehall In said County of WASH
ington. with one Hannah Donahue, and Others
to said petitioner at present unknown, and
praying that the bonds of matrimony between
herself and said Adolphus Barber be dissolved
for the causes aforesaid.
And il appearing that the said Adolphus
Barber now resides without the State of Yer
mont and i'll parts to said petitioner unknown,
so that the ordinary process of supoena can
not be served upon him.
1t is ordered that the said Adolphus Barber
he required 10 appear before the Honorable
County Court next to be held at Newfane,
within and for said County of Windham, on
the End Wednesday of April, A. ID. 1905. and
make answer to the said petition.
And IL is further ordered that the petitioner
cause this order with the substance of said
The Vermont Phoenix, a newspaper published
at Brattleboro in said County of Windham
| three weeks successfully, the last publication
| to be at least six weeks before the commence
ment or the term at which the hbelee Is re-
Dated at Brattleboro in the County of Wind
| ham this 2Sth day of October. A. D. 1904.
45-47 f. ID. E. STOWE, Deputy Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
E 3. A 4. R BENSON. Commissioners.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT of the United
l. States for the District of Vermont.
In the matter of

Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Jeston n. Chamberin of
Rockingham. in the County of Windham and
District aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the Goth day
of October, A. ID. 1904. the said Jeston n. Cham
berlin was duly adjudcated q bankrupt; and
that the first meeting of his creditors will be
held at my Office in Brattleboro on the 10Th
day of November. A. ID. 1904, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint a
trustee. examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come
before said meeting. 45-46
Ed. e. STOWE, Referee in Bankruptcy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11

Mrs. s. j. Weaver and son, Edward,
spent Sunday at E. II. Weston's.
Miss Jennie Harwood and Miss Jennie
Bird returned last week from a five
weeks visit in New York state.
The w. c. T. U. will celebrate the goth
anniversary of its organization Saturday
afternoon, Nov. 10, in the chapel. All
ladies' are cordially invited to be pres
emf.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11

CsTATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro, SIS.
y ,fhe Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested In the estate OF
AI,RERT WILLIAMS, late OF Marlboro,
in said district Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court
will decide upon the allowance of the ac-
count of Matte A. Williams, admin
istratrix upon the estate of Albert Will
liams late of Marlboro. in said district.
deceased, and decree distribution thereof
session thereof to be held at the probate
office in Brattleboro, in said district, on
the goth day of November, A. D. 1904,
when. and where you may be heard In the
premises II you see cause. 46-4S
A. f. SCHWENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
EST I'VE OLE CXNTHIA PA w

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District Of
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against the estate of Cynthia Rawson late
of Newfane in said district. deceased. and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the Savings Bank on the BIRD day of
December and 9th day of April next, from
until o'clock p. m, each of said days. and that
six months from the 18th day of October A. d.
1904. Is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for ex-
animation and allowance.
Dated at Newfane this 10Th day of October,
A. ID. 1904. 45-47
+ + a I R RExsrE Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
RATION.

VIII Howard and Mason Jones caught
in a trap few days ago a bear which
weighed over 270 pounds. 1t travelled
some distance from where the trap was
set and probably would have gone fur
Their If the trap had not become fastened
in tree top where the bear tried to hide.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
n COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE;

" ESTATE OF JAMES A. MOORE
The undersigned having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro Commissioners, to
and demands of all persons against the
estate of James A. Moore late of Dunn
merston, in said district, deceased. and
hereby give notice that we will meet for
the purpose aforesaid, at R. E. Gordon's
office in Brattleboro. on the Sd day of
next. from O'Clock p M, until o'clock
p. M, each of said days, and that six
months from the 9th day of November,
A. d, 1904, is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Brattleboro. this 9th day of
November, A. d. 1904.
r. e. GORDON,
F. d. e. STOWE, 46-4S
Commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11

Miss Leone Russell is visiting in Me-
chanicsville, N. Y.
The John S. Rice farm has been sold
to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd woffenden.
Francis A. Gleason of West Cheshire
Conn, has visited in town this week.
The young people had very pleasant
dancing party at Memorial hall on Tues
day evening.
A little less than 200 voters cast their
ballots on Tuesday and the day was re-
markably quiet
An entertainment will be given at high
school hall on this, Friday. evening for
the benefit of the kindergarten depart
ment.
The dwelling house belonging to Mrs
Esther Mcclellan situate between the two
churches, was sold at auction on wednes-
day to Oscar F. Howe for s119o.
Beth v. Butterfield, accompanied by DR..
L. T. Page. went to North Adams hos
pital on Wednesday for treatment for
appendicitis, and 1t Is expected that an
operation will be performed.
Work on the reservoir has been pushed
rapidly the past week and 1t is expected
that 1t will be nearly completed in the
course OF week or ten days Unless
some unforeseen difficulty arises water
will be introduced into the main on West
Main street before Dec. /.
special village meeting Is called for
Tuesday evening. Nov. 9, to consider the
matter OF street lighting. The warning
contains an article to see II the village
will take over the plan of establishing a
plant of its own, but we hear very little
expression in favor Of such a project.
The third number of the entertainment
course was given on Monday evening at
Memorial hall and was fairly we'll at
tended but not as we'll as II should have
been. Ora Samuel Gray, who has al
| ready achieved a reputation as a platform
speaker, at once impressed the audience
| favorably and held the undivided atten-
! ton during the evening. His subject was
Three P's in a Pod" 1t was an earnest
plea to ALL and especially the young. to
make the most of life by making a fixed
| purpose, high ideals and unwavering per-
| serverence or push in all affairs. He in
| troduced various apt and pleasing stories
| and personal "reminiscences with fine eff
| feet
William NJ. Vogel has practically COM
pleted the work of Improvement on the
lot near the road. consisting of five or
six acres The ground will be seeded
| this fall or in the spring and will in due
| time yield abundantly. This piece OF
| land was almost worthless when Mr.
Vokel began operations and the expense
has been from $500 to $4,000 we should
| Judge. in retaining the lot. Mr.. Vogel
| has also put in a water system OF his own
| and has an abundant supply for general
use with hose so that he can protect his
buildings in case OF fire. He contemplates
| other improvements about his premises
| making the place one OF the best for the
| carrying on of his already extensive meal
| business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
WILMINGTON.
Death Of chauncey Smith.

Chauncey Smith died at the residence
OF Frank b. Mann, his son-in law, Sum
DAY, Nov. 6, at IL p. m. His disease was
cancer from which he has suffered for
fully two years.
Mr.. Smith was the son of Sylvester and
Judith Palmeter Smith and was born
In this town Oct 5, 1881. Sylvester Smith
died July a. 1888, Mrs. Smith died Jan.
IL, 1892 There were IL children in the
family. Seven have died and four are liv-
ing. Mr.. Smith married Nellie f. Gaines
March Z, 1861. She died Jan. 1, 1869. Two
children were born to them, Gilbert, who
died In infancy, and Alice, the wife Of
Frank Il. Mann. Soon after his marriage
he bought the farm now occupied by Jo-
seph Gilbert and lived on the place from
1877 to 1882. Mr.. Smith was a great adj
mirer of farm animals, especially horses
and raised and trained many fine animals
He was constant exhibitor at all the
fairs and took many premiums. He rear
ed many very fine animals which were
sold at high prices. He was a man gem
erous In his nature, kind and obliging to
all who knew him. He always felt a
sympathy for those in trouble or dis
tress and would neglect his own matters
to assist neighbor. He never sought
office preferring his own domestic affairs
He had wide acquaintance and his death
will be felt by many friends and relatives
The funeral was held at his late resi-
dence on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Mr.
Blackford attending. The burial was in
lntervale cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11

Samuel o. Gates, II, who died sudden
ly from heart disease in Keene Friday,
had served in the legislature, as select
man, collector of taxes, city marshal and
for the past 80 years he had been deputy
sheriff.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11

lSTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro. SIS.
> The Probate Court for Said District.
To all persons interested in the estate or
CARL ]. BERG, late of Brattleboro, in
90 ia district Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court
will decide upon the allowance of the ac-
count of John l.. Johnson, administrator
upon the estate of Carl ]. Berg, late of
Brattleboro, in said district deceased,
and decree distribution thereof to the per-
sons entitled thereto. at the session there
of to be held at the probate office In
Brattleboro, in said district, on the 26th
day of November, A. d. 1904. when and
where you may be heard in the premises
II you see cause. 46-4S
a F. SCHWENK Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11

Milton Young of Chelsea. while intoxi-
Gated fell from the bank near the electric
light station in Wells River Saturday and
was drowned. The body was recovered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. II.
Charles HIlls,s Farm Buildings eurne

Charles HIIls's Farm Buildings Burned.
Charles Hills buildings. situated on his
farm about one-half mile north of the
village, were entirely consumed by fire
last Sunday morning about $40 o'clock.
The fire started In the barn, but the cause
is not definitely known. Mr. Hills had
been there a short time before. and he
and his wife were in the house when the
smoke was first seen. All of the live
stock was saved with the exception OF
two fat hogs and few hens. A small
part of the household effects was also
taken out. There was a small insurance
on the property. We understand that
Mr.. Hills will not rebuild on the old site
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11
A. G. Barnes has been in Boston this

A. G. Barnes mas peen IN bosuofI trIIs
week on business
The annual meeting Of the Young Peo-
pies Christian Union will be held in the
church vestry on Tuesday evening NOV.
is. It is hoped that all members will be
present and contribute food for the sup
per- The members of the Brattleboro
union have been invited to be present as
guests. The exercises will begin promptly
at o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-11-11

STATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. SIS.
= The Probate Court for Said District
70 all persons interested in the estate of
ANNIE S. EATON, late of New York,
leaving estate in said district, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court
will decide upon the allowance of the ac-
count of George Z. Garland and George
C. Averill. executors upon the estate OF
Annie S. Eaton, late Of New York., leav-
ing estate in said district, deceased. and
decree distribution thereof to the persons
entitled thereto, at the session Thereof TO
be held at the probate office In Brattleboro
vember A D. 1904, when and where you
may be heard in the premises, If you see
cause 46-4S
F. SCHWENK, Register.