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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-11-13
Railroad Steamboat Line.

railroad from Spokane to the Col
unfa river to connect with a line of
steamboats, to Portland, is the latest
railroad proposition that is an
nounced. At Spokane Saturday the
Spokane Columbia River Railroad 4
Navigation company awarded a con-
tract to NJ. P. Zindorf of Seattle for
the grading of So miles of railroad
from the Columbia river to Fletcher,
Adams county. According to f. E.
Swanson. secretary of the company,
the new organization is fully financed
and it will build its line at once. AS
soon as the grading of % miles Of the
line IS completed a construction COM
pany will begin laying rails and build
ing the line.
From Spokane to the Columbia.
The proposed new line from Spo-
Kane covers a distance of 1873 miles
and passes through the towns of
Fletcher and Connell with a termin-
Us at what the chief engineer de-
ScEloes as "a splendidly located point
On the Columbia river" 1t is stated
mat most of the right of way has
{ 'en secured. The farmers along the
route are in most cases donating the
right Of way and besides are sub
S'H2lng stock in the company
Besides the railroad, the company
VIII own and operate a line of
steamers on the Columbia, thus max
"7 through line to Portland and the
''aSl Via the Cello Portage road.
l-e cost Of the railroad and the steam
'~- Inc will aggregate more than
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Harold Sherman spent the holidays at
his grandfather's, o. l.. Shermans.
Robert White sang a solo in the Uni
versalist church Sunday morning He
returned Tuesday to Goddard seminary
Barre.
Tuesday morning was natures festival.
The evergreens and other trees We're
covered with snow. and all was beautiful
but more snow fell and on Wednesday
about Is inches covered the ice.
Charles II. Dickinson has finished off
a room at his fathers. d. d. Dickinsons.
where he will keep all musical supplies
that the people need. This will be
convenience to local musicians. as it will
save many a trip to Brattleboro All
kinds of musical instruments may be
ordered through Mr.. Dickinson, who has
been long in the business.
At the semi-annual meeting of the Y.
p. c. L. on Sunday evening the following
officers were elected: President Florence
Dickinson; vice president, Lottie Will
liams; secretary and treasurer, Mrs
Grace Richardson; executive committee
Hastings Williams, Dana r. Stedman,
Mrs. G. B. Williams lookout committee,
John w. Williams, Mrs. G. B. Lamb;
two-cent a week mission. Carrie Stedman
The writer has just returned from
visit to Rice's Inn at Hoosac Tunnel
This place is well known to the public
far and near. Long before a tunnel
through the mountain had been dreamed
of Erastus Rice of Charlemont. Mass
bought this farm and cottage house
on it and opened tavern to accommo-
date stage drivers and people who might
have occasion to travel over the noun
tain, for many who enjoyed sightseeing
felt well repaid for the journey, to see
the beautiful landscape from the top
After several years the tunnel was pro-
posed and travel increased to such an
extent that the house was enlarged and
the son, Fred S Rice. and VIM Jencks.
a son-in-law took charge of the whole
farm and hotel. After several years Mrs
Jencks died. and later her husband and
not far from that time the hotel was
burned, like many another of those long
spent too many happy days in that village
to be willing to give up the home, and he
built another smaller hotel containing
all the modern improvements, and a COM
Portable home for all Mr. Rice died soon
after and the property is now in the pos
session of his sister, Mrs. w. p. Granger.
One would hardly expect to find so acres
of level meadow land among those hills,
but such Is the case The Deerfield
river flows gently down the valley, and
the Hoosac Tunnel station is only few
steps beyond. These things, with a wood
lot of 200 acres to draw from, make a
visit there, even in the winter a charm
ing experience, long to be remembered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
NEWFANE.


The odd Fellows will hold their annual
installation Saturday evening and after
ward have a banquet at Newfane Inn.
windham County Savings bank officers
and trustees will hold their annual meet
ing on Tuesday, the 18th, with dinner at
the Newfane Inn.
Union Hall Helpers will hold their
annual meeting at the Misses Newton's
Saturday evening, the 14th, when a good
attendance will be desired.
The sleigh ride of 30 or more from Brat
tleboro, at first planned for last week,
was deferred until this week. Landlord
Minchen of Newfane Inn will entertain
the party.
Pastor T. d. Davies, Superintendent
and Mrs. c. L. Hescock and the two ap-
pointed delegates and others are planning
to attend the district Sunday school con-
vention to be held at West Townshend
Wednesday evening, Jan. IL.
Boston dailies of Monday contained ac-
counts of the arrest of another gang of
yeggmen who have been burglarizing
banks. One of them, Gussie DeFord, is
charged with being the leader in the
robbery of the Windham County Savings
bank August 5.
The Central Sunday school association.
of which Mrs. c. L. Hescock of this place
is secretary, will meet at West Townshend
on wednesday, Jan. IL, in consideration
of the following subjects: Duty of par
ents to the Sunday school, Rev. w d.
Hull; the teacher, what he should know,
what he should be, Rev. l. II. Beeman;
report of the state convention at Ludlow,
Rev. \. d. Davies; praise and prayer SER
vice, Mr.. Walton; reports; why I believe
in the district association, Rev. e. A.
Royal question box; address, Rev. w. z.
Jackson. At noon there will be a basket
lunch.
Rev. w. w. Mason of Billerica, Mass,
is on the jury impaneled to try Charles
L. Tucker for alleged murder of Mabel
Page, the trial having begun this week
in Cambridge, Mr.. Mason was formerly
pastor of the Congregational church here
and as such was much beloved. He is
spoken of by the Boston Journal as at
present a retired minister of the age of
81 who carries on successfully a farm in
Billerica, the old family homestead and
keeping up well with the thought of the
age, as his library and magazines show
He occasionally supplies pulpits. Tuesdays
Journal contained portraits of the ~ jury
men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
WARDSBORO.

Frank Farnum of Bernardston is stay
ing few days with friends in town.
Harry Bemis has returned to school at
SaXtons River after being at home
few days.
Carl Newcomb, who was at home
through the holidays, has returned to
Mt. Hermon.
The A. Y. club will meet at the vestry
Thursday afternoon, Jan. - A good
time is expected.
Forrest Stetson and family OF Green
field Mass, spent New Years with Mrs.
Stetson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
Briggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. D. Plimpton were very
deeply panied Monday night to learn of
the death of their oldest son. Dorr who
lived in Somerville, Mass. Mr.. Plimpton
went to the Massachusetts General hospi-
tai in Boston for an operation, from
which he died. The body was brought
here Thursday and the funeral held Fri
day, Rev. A. ]. Martin officiating. The
bereaved families have the sympathy of
the entire community.
The community was again saddened to
learn on Tuesday of the death in Chicago
of w. II. Gleason, which took place
that day at the hospital where an
operation had been performed. His
brother in Boston and his nephew in
ID dllltbOIO Hdu previously Deel summon
ed to Chicago. Mr. Gleason was born and
brought up in Wardsboro and his visits
to the old homestead will be greatly
missed, as he was loved and highly re-
spected by all who knew him.
A wedding took place quietly at the
home of Mrs, L. A. Whtcomb Sunday
afternoon, Jan. l, at $50 o'clock, when her
younger daughter, Annie Belle, was
united in marriage to George w Briggs
of this town. Miss Mildred Stetson of
Greenfield, Mass, niece of the groom,
acted as bridesmaid, and Edgar A. Whit
comb, brother of the bride, as best man.
A profusion of potted plants formed a
beautiful background for the bridal party.
Rev. A. j. Martin performed the ceremony
assisted by Rev. W. ID. Hull. The bride
wore handsome gown of cream colored
cashmere with trimmings of embroidered
lace. After extending cOngratulat ions to
the bride and groom dainty refreshments
were served. Many valuable and useful
presents were received. The many
friends of Mr. and Mrs. Briggs wish them
success and happiness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
GUILFORD.

The long-predicted blizzard arrived on
Tuesday and ragged in great fury, leaving
drifts of snow everywhere.
The license commissioners will meet at
the Broad Brook House on Saturday, Jan.
IA, to hear grievances if any.
John Legs is in New York this week.
James Fitzpatrick of New York was a
guest at the Legs farm over New Years.
Landlord Barrett and John Legs went
fishing in Round pond, Chesterfield, last
Saturday, and caught 20 pickerel, the
whole catch weighing 2O1A pounds.
Miss Sadie Rudd is seriously ILL., A mes
senger sent to the nearest telephone for
a doctor Wednesday morning had to walk,
as the roads were so badly drifted,
When William Martin arose on We'd
nesday morning he found a stable fire
burning in his kitchen, but not in the
stove. With the help of neighbors the
flames were eXtinguished. A large hole
mad been burned through the floor. The
fire caught from some wood taken from
the stove oven the night before and laid
beside the stove. With the wind blowing
gale it was fortunate for our village
homes that the fire was discovered in
season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
ToWNsHEND.
Praise for Musicians Formerly Of Town
shend,

1t speaks volumes for the popularity
of Mr.. Kenyon's musical events at Zion
church. when at this the Christmas sea-
son of the year, and with so many other
counter attractions, that such a large
audience attends, as was present at the
organ recital of christmas Novelties"
last evening. Each and every number,
from the grand Christmas Overture to
Wachs "Hosanna," which brought the
program to- brilliant close, was a de-
cided treat. The sweetness and beauty in
soft effects were best shown in LISTS
"Pastorale" and Chisholm's "Slumber
Song" while the great power and brill
llancy of the beautiful organ were shown
at many points throughout the program.
The soloist of thh evening was Miss
Esther Dale, soprano, of this city, who
while she has been In Brantford only a
year, has become known as one of the
cty's leading singers. Miss Dale has
great beauty of voice and singing pre-
sence, and is destined to become an artist
Her opening number last evening was the
difficult Christmas Song Cycle" by Cor
nelius. All of the six numbers of this
cycle were greatly enjoyed, but more
especially Christ, the Friend of Children"
which was given with great tenderness,
and the last number. which was given
with a wonderful brilliancy.
Mr.. Kenyon was also further assisted
ny tne lauleS quartet OF Zion cnufCn,
which consists of Mrs. Kenyon and Miss
Dale, sopranos, Miss Mackay and Miss
Graham, contraltos. The old Christmas
carols given by this quartet were among
the best numbers Of the evening, and the
beautiful ensemble of the four voices will
long linger in the minds of those who
were present.
Mr.. Kenyon presented one decided
novelty, The Flight into Egypt" by
RprlinZ While NJ CT a nd
harmonies of Berlioz sound somewhat
strange, still all three numbers were
greatly enjoyed and the ladies' quartet
and Miss Dale did some of their best
work in this part of the program.
-[Brantford, Ontario, Expositor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06

Miss Ethel Colvin went to Boston on
Monday
Mr.. and Mrs George o. Davis have re-
turned from New York city.
Miss Dorinda Burt has finished work at
DIR. Millington's and gone to Peru.
Henry Howard of Dartmouth college
is visiting his brother, Marvin Howard.
Albert Rugg of Leominster, Mass, is
visiting his parents, Deacon and Mrs. e.
f. Rugg
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b. johnson and little
daughter are visiting in Boston and
vicinity.
A merry party watched the old year
out and the new year in at the home of
Miss Lizzie Hulett.
Mrs. F. A. Hullett sprained her ankle
Friday and has not entirely recovered
from the injury.
Mrs. Omer Stuart has returned from
Leominster, Mass, where she has been
caring for her daughter, Mrs. Will Stuart
Charles Harris of Saxtons River and
Mrs. Hattie Griswold of this town were
married at the Baptist parsonage last
Sunday. They will make their home in
Binghamton, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Pease and two
children of Brattleboro came to d. l..
Bensons Saturday evening. Mr.. Pease
returned Monday, but his family will
remain for a longer visit.
A large number from here attended the
exhibition at the North village last Fri
day evening, when the play The Valley
Farm, was rendered. The visitors were
well pleased with the entertainment
II. A. Hayward lies critically i'll at his
home at the North village. His daughter,
Mrs. Lizzie. Whitney of Massachusetts, is
with him, also his son, Charles II. of Kan
sas City, Mo. Dr. Stone of Troy N. H.,
a friend of the family, has been in con-
sultation with the attending physician.
District Deputy L. o. Wilbur and Mrs
Wilbur attended the installation of Noun
tain Home Grange at Bondville Tuesday
evening. Mr.. Wilbur installed the off,
GERS for the coming year B. p. Rawson
is the new master. After the installation
a bountiful chicken-pie supper was served
35 pounds of chicken being used for the
occasion.
Mrs. Annie Toole Harrington of Boston,
wife of Eugene Harrington, formerly of
this town, died at her home in Boston
on Wednesday. The funeral will be held
at Charles Conant's, the home of Mrs.
Harringtons mother on Friday, and the
burial will be in the family lot at Thomp-
sonburg. Mrs. Harrington possessed
many lovable qualities and her death will
be sincerely mourned, not only by her
husband, but by many warm friends.
The annual business meeting OF the
Baptist church was held on Monday after
noon, Jan. 2, at / o'clock, and the follow
ing officers were chosen: Clerk, E. F.
Rugg; treasurer, G. A Coombs; treasurer
of benevolent fund, F. F. Coburn; pru-
dental committee, George Barnard, John
Allen and G. A. Coombs; committee on
benevolent fund, Mrs. F. E. Coburn, Mrs
S. A. Barnes Mrs. John Allen: auditor
John Allen; music committee, Halle
Thompson, Olive Churchill The society
meeting was afterwards held, when John
Allen II. p. Chase and John C. McAllis-
ter We're chosen society committee, with
John Allen clerk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06

Mrs. Allen and son, Ernest and Miss Car
rle Allen of Jamaica, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Aitken of Grafton The bearers we're
A. A. Mason, Henry Miles, 70. L. Hastings
and Henry Twitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs Marshall Martin Of Bel
lows Falls celebrated their 40th wedding
anniversary Jan 1. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
are natives of this town and lived here
most of their lives. They moved from
here to Bellows Falls two or three years
ago. one daughter, Mrs. Rolla Phillips
lives here, also Mrs. Martins twin BROTH
er, Fayette Cooke.
Rev. E. A. Royal preached a good New
Years sermon from the text Isaiah 54th
chapter second verse, Enlarge the place
of they tent, and let them stretch forth
the curtains of thine habitations; spare
not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen
thy stakes" Rev. G. II. Baker also did
justice to his text, taken from the 32d
verse of the fourth chapter of Deuter-
onomy, ASK now of the days that are
past"
Chaplin Howard. jr., Of Grafton who has
been awarded prize of $3.50 in the Black
Cat Magazine contest, will have story In
the January number of the Century. Mr..
Howard is a grandson of the late Hon.
o. S. Howard. His father was a native OF
this town. and friends here are interested
il. the young mans success as a writer.
first prize for a composition in the public
school of Meriden, Conn. where there
were many contestants.
The roll cali at the Congregational
church took place last week on Saturday.
There were between 70 and 80 responses
given expressive OF interest in the church
and its work. Immediately after, the
Lords supper was admir- istered. Fred
Randall had charge of the post-prandial
exercises Remarks were made by Col.
Franklin, Il. b. Batchelder, Senator Ware,
and reports were given from different or
CARNATIONS connected with the church.
About rs sat down to dinner. The day
was much enjoyed by all present.
Or. Henry Hurlburt Of Philadelphia, who
when boy came here with a brother and
several other boys from different cities
and became members of c. b. Smiths
family and attended the seminary under
his principalship has been in town this
week He came to find what friends he
could and to see a Vermont winter. And
we think he must have been gratified as
he was here on Tuesday. that very stormy
day. After leaving the seminary here he
entered Mddlebury college and later
studied medicine and became a success
full practitioner in his native city, Phia-
delphia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
RATION.

II. NJ. Hulett has gone to Jamaica to
work
a few teams are drawing lumber to
Jamaica
Orville Allen is preparing to move to
Wilmington.
d. Forester will not return until the
last Of the week.
Henry Eddy has been visiting at p. O.
Eddy's the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Spencer and son
visited al II. NJ. Huletts Sunday.
a. II. Baybrook will move the first Of
the week to Jamaica, where he will work
for A. b. Stark.
F.. n. Magoon has gone to East Walling-
ford to move A. II. Baybrooks goods
from there to Jamaica.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
GUILFoRD CENTRE.

w. H. Jacobs lost a valuable COW last
week.
Mrs. Elose Goodnow went Friday to
Brooklyn for a stay of several weeks.
Miss Abbie Prouty was at home from
Brookline. Mass, during the holidays.
Miss Matte Metcalf has been at w. H.
Jacobs's, caring for Mrs. Jacobs who is
improving slowly.
Wales Cheney returned to Jacksonville
Saturday after spending several days at
Frank Houghton's.
George Ingraham who spent the Christ
mas vacation at home, returned to Mid
dletovn, Conn, Tuesday
Mrs. Edith Miner and two children left
Sunday for a visit of two weeks in Hall
fax, Colrain, Leyden and Greenfield
The play, The Deacon, was presented to
a full house Wednesday evening of last
week. 1t was one of the best plays ever
given by the Guilford club and was well
presented. The club may give it out of
town later in the season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
WEST HALIFAX.
Grange Hall Observation-Disclosures Bell
Present.


The Grange dedicated their new hall
last Friday evening, Dec. 80. Governor
Bell who is master of the State Grange
and Senator Pierce, a past master of that
organization, assisted in the exercises,
which were very entertaining and instruc-
tive. The hall was packed to utmost
capacity and the best of feeling prevailed.
The Governor and Senator Pierce made
short speeches Mrs. Brigham sang sew
eral selections and Brighams orchestra
furnished music. Mrs. Will Mixer gave a
recitation. The Governor held short re-
ception. A chicken-pie supper was served
and it was duly appreciated by the large
crowd present, which represented all of
the towns for many miles After the sup
per came the dance which was attended
by about so couples. Governor Bell Sena-
were entertained by e. s. Cooke master
of the local Grange.
Guiding Star Oranges first regular
meeting in the new hall, on Dec. 81, was
the annual meeting and these officers We're
chosen: Master, Floyd A. Clark; over
seer, Zina A. Learnard lecturer, Miss
Mabel Thurber; steward. Leland G.
Cooke assistant steward Harry e.
Clark; chaplain, Miss Stella Cooke; treas
urer, Miss Bertha Clark; secretary, r. j.
Phillips; gatekeeper, Percy Learnard;
Ceres, Miss Grace Thurber; Pomona, Miss
Marion Eames; Flora, Miss Edith Phil
lips; lady assistant steward Miss Nina
Clark. The installation will take place
Jan. q.
e. L. Cooke was appointed district
deputy at the last meeting of the State
dEange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
BRooKLINE.

, The lumber business has begun and
operations will be pushed now that there
is an abundance of snow
Stella Austin, on account Of a serious
trouble with her eyes, will not be able
to return to Leland & Gray seminary
at the beginning of the term.
The annual business of the Baptist
church for the election of officers will be
held at the Baptist chapel on Saturday
afternoon, JAM, at o'clock.
On account of the stormy weather no
social of the ladies' benevolent socitey
was held last week. There will be one at
the home of Mrs. A. A. Austin next Tues
day evening, Jan. 10. Everybody is cor
daily invited. The members are partic-
ularly requested to be present as there
is some business of Importance to be done
by them. The adjourned meeting of the
magazine club will be held at the same
time and place. Ladies are requested to
bring cake.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
SOUTH NEWFANE.

c. E. Ingram lost a valuable horse last
week
Mrs. Frank Allen visited in Jacksonville
last week.
w. A. Wheeler of Rutland, Mass, visit
ed his boys last week.
Edith Sparks of Brattleboro spent New
Years with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
II. +. Sparks
]. NJ. Thurber Of Colgate university
Hamilton, n. Y, preached acceptably at
the church last Sunday.
Sylvester Sparks, rs. resident of this
place many years, died Sunday evening
Jan. l, after an illness of several weeks
The ladies' aid will meet with Mrs
Alice Bailey on Thursday afternoon of
next week. A good attendance is de-
sired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
SOUTH WARDsBoRo.

Mrs. Joseph Gould has gone to Orange,
Mass, to care for her daughter, Mrs.
e. F. Johnson, who is i'll.
l.. c. Goland was summoned Saturday
to Orange Mass, to attend the funeral
of his brother, which was held Monday.
Mrs. Fanny Hall was called to Whining
ton recently to take care of her daughter,
Mrs. John Gallup, who was taken sudden
ly i'll.
]. b. Sage was badly hurt on Monday.
While watering cows one of them knock
ed him down, and against the wall, cut
ting cash in his head. The doctors
services were needed to dress the wound
1t began showing Monday night and the
storm continued all day Tuesday and in
10 Tuesday night over foot of snow
teil and the heavy wind has caused bad
drifts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
JAMAICA.

Leroy Barnes was at home over Sunday
Florence Muzzy went back TO college
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cooley began
housekeeping Jan. l in VIM. Johnson s
house
Miss Olive Shumway went back to her
school Tuesday, also Mrs. Il. A. Sprague
and Halle Sprague.
Rev. and Mrs. A. f. Hartwell left
Wednesday for their new home in La
Harpe Ind. They leave none but friends
who follow them with best wishes for
their future welfare. Their places will
be hard to fill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
MARLBORO.

The Following appeared in the Proctor
correspohdence of the Rutland Herald
Monday; Miss Laura NJ. Sanford of Rut-
land" who Mas taught the fourth grade
in the Primary street building during the
fan term, has resigned her position to
accept a place in the public schools of
Stoneham, Masf., at a large increase in
salary, Miss Nellie A. Prouty of MARI
boro' Vt, will take her place here. Miss
Prouty Is a graduate of the Randolph
normal school aid has taught for three
years in a graz ID school She is well
recommended t'r her qualities as a
teacher"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-01-06
WEST puMMERsToN.

C. S. wilkins, who recently sold the
Roel farm, will sell on the premises one
mile from West Dummerston village on
Thursday, Jan. -, at 10 a. m. the timber
lot of 100000 feet of hard and soft wood
timber and 1000 cords of hard wood, and
the personal property consisting of cattle,
horses, swine hens, etc. Crackers and
cheese will be served free at noon and a
chicken pie dinner will be provided for
those who wish for it.