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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

John Rand Of Fitchburg was a guest
at A. P. Cuttings last week.
Mrs. Martha Shattuck of Putney is TAX
ing care of her sister, Mrs. Jane Barnard.
Mrs Bertha Hulett and Mrs. Maude
Goddard have been in Boston this week.
Mrs Bert Gates returned Saturday
from Boston, where she has been several
weeks.
Civil Engineer Cousens is surveying in
the depot yard preparatory to laying the
tracks for a broad gauge.
Mrs Jane Barnard has sold her place
to Oliver Cone from Massachusetts, who
will take possession soon.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred B. Cheney Of Jack
sonville are visiting at w. w. Heald's
Mr.. Cheney is brother of Mrs. Head.
Mrs w. w. Lampson and Miss Julia
Richardson of Manchester visited in town
this week. Miss Richardson was a for
mer teacher in this town and was warm
ly welcomed.
Those interested in forming a base ball
team met Monday evening and organized.
G. L. Smith was chosen manager, o. R.
Clayton captain, E. A. Melendy secretary
and treasurer.
Mrs. Catherine Woods, widow of Merrick
Woods, died at the home Of H. A. Babbitt
Thursday Of last week, at the advanced
age Of 81 years She was the Oldest per-
son in town. She had been kindly cared
for by Mr.. and Mrs. Babbitt the past few
years and had been a great sufferer sew
eral months. She was woman much
beloved and respected for her many ex-
cellent qualities. She leaves one sister,
this town. The funeral was held Satur-
day, Rev. F. E. Coburn officiating, and the
burial was in the Thompsonburg GEM
etery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
JACKSONVILLE.

Miss Phoebe Corkins is at home for
few days stay.
Swallows made their first appearance
here last Saturday.
Eddie Bennett is at home from his
work on account of illness.
Grand Juror Chase prosecuted some
young men Wednesday. We withhold
their names in hope that the men will
forsake their former habits and become
good citizens.
The master, senior warden, treasurer,
secretary, deacons, marshal, tyler and a
large number of members Of Unity lodge,
No. SO, A. F. & A. M, attended a special
meeting of Social lodge, No. 3S, at Will
mington Tuesday evening.
At the annual meeting of the Methodist
ladies aid society the following officers
were elected: President, Mrs Efle
Fowler; vice president, Mrs. Martha Put
nam; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Effie
Barker; directors, Mrs Martha Putnam,
Mrs. Alice Allen, Mrs. Marguerite Mitchell,
Mrs Louise Burgess, Mrs. Effie Fowler.
The next meeting will be held at the
church on May H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
GUILFoRD CENTRE.

George Thompson of Colrain began
work for Mr.. Bagg this week.
Miss Abbie Jaqueth was at home over
Sunday, the first time in seven weeks.
Mrs. Ellen Richmond visited at the
Guilford Springs farm a few days last
week.
Court having adjourned, C. w. Frank
lin, juror from this town, returned Sat-
urday.
Mrs. George Worden went to Halifax
Friday to work in the family Of Charles
Prouty.
Remember the May dance on May 10
and remember to wear calico dresses and
calico ties.
w. F. Hudson moved his family last
week into the Lucy Barney house owned
by Mrs. Ellen Richmond.
Leon Thayer of Brockton, Mass, came
Saturday night for a visit with his
parents and to enjoy the fishing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Burroughs Of
Brattleboro have visited Mrs. Burroughs
sister, Mrs. E. W. Legate, the past ten
days
Severe colds prevail in the south part
OF the town. Mrs. Shepherd and two
children and a child of w. H. White are
under the doctors care.
Every member Of Broad Brook Grange
who can come is requested to be at the
hall tomorrow, Saturday, morning, at 8
o'clock for the purpose Of cleaning the
hall.
Pearl Whitney, s, daughter of Mr..
midnight Monday night of cerebro- spinal
meningitis, after an illness of only a few
days
Frank Wharf, who has lived at Ran
som Akeley's the past six years, has at
tanned his majority. He went to his
former home in Boston Monday. He is
undecided whether he will return.
There will be preaching in the Uni
versalist church Sunday, May IA, at 2.30
p. M, by Rev. Frank L. Masseck Of Brat
tleboro. The Sunday school will be
organized after the regular service.
Hiram Fletcher of Claremont, N. H.,
was at his farm on the Green River road
a few days last week. On Friday morn
ing shortly after he had built a fire in
the kitchen stove he discovered the wood
work to be on fire around the chimney
Archie Miner and Myron Thompson, who
happened to be near by, discovered the
smoke and went to his assistance. Water
was carried from a brook near by and
the flames extinguished The damage
amounted to about SIS, which is covered
by insurance.
Mrs. Ellen Miner met with a serious
accident Thursday. While attempting to
back her horse out of Mrs. Richmond's
yard it became frightened and turned
suddenly around and threw Mrs. Miner
out. She struck on the stone tagging of
the walk but got up and walked a short
distance to her sons house thinking she
was not hurt much, but was obliged to
go to bed when she got home and has
been under the doctors care ever since
One ankle was sprained and she was
badly bruised and shaken up, and the
shock to her nerves was severe. The
horse started for home after throwing
her out, but was caught and brought
hack
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
NEwFANE.
House WarmIna at The MapIes.

The "house warming given by United
states District Attorney and Mrs. J. l..
Martin at The Naples, their Newfane
home, on Saturday afternoon was a we'll
attended, enjoyable social affair. Guests
were received in the west corner room
and were shown over the roomy and at
tractive house by ushers. Stairways at
the east and went ends lead to large and
sunny rooms two of which are entirely
new that is, made from the upper shop
used for various purposes by S. F. Whit
ney for 30 years. This house has an un-
written history handed down for 70 or
more years. Anthony Jones, the builder,
was something of a local celebrity who
Travelled in many lands, and had large
ideas which he characteristically intro
duced into his buildings here partic-
ularly as to size The house sometimes
had five families within its walls besides
shop rooms, offices, etc. The east part
was long ago removed. Previously II had
been known as THE long building" 1t is
delightful now to see the place in such
thorough repair while some of the old
features are retained. Old-time door
latches have not been altogether dis
carded and a few familiar hooks remain
though modern improvements are intro
duced.
Mrs. Martin was assisted in receiving by
local friends. At $3.50 the family and
guests went to Union hall where Mr.
and Mrs. Martins three daughters with
the aid of a piano rendered in a pleasing
and harmonious way songs, THE Lonely
Rose" "Splashing of the Oars" and
Gently Rest" at intervals. Mrs. Mar
tin also sang and a ripple of merriment
was created by her being mistaken for a
daughter of the house, in one instance.
Later G. X. Davis was humorously in
troduced by Mr.. Martin, and gave two
selections in reading. Mr.. Martin gave
an address on THE Rights of Women"
to a highly appreciative audience The
paper was packed with instructive infor-
nation which he termed "a cold, un-
polished statement of the law
1t was considered, however. extremely
interesting. The speaker did not analyze
the question of suffrage because the facts
are within reach of all. A point of spec
ial interest in the address was COMPARE
son of the rights of women under the old
common law and the statute laws of
later years. All the parts showed the
most careful preparation and the ac-
curacy could be vouched for as presented
by trained legal authority of high re-
pute.
On returning to the house refresh
ments were served on the spacious We
randas and indoor. Guests were invited
to return in the evening and listen to in
strumental music. Those who awaited
themselves of this privilege enjoyed hear
ing Mr.. Bareuthers and Mr.. Thayer of
South Newfane with violin and mando-
lin, accompanied by Mrs Walter Wheeler
of Williamsville on the organ. Mr. Bar
euthers is an instructor and his selec-
tons were given with taste and skill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
WEST WARDsBoRo.

The evening prayer meetings are now
held at the church.
Mrs. B. c. Ryder has gone to North
Adams to visit her parents.
The annual meeting of the Sunday
school will be held the 14th.
Rev. R. A. Nichols and Royal Bradley
visited relatives in Townshend last week.
Mrs. E. l.. Rice is much better, so that
she is about the house some Of the time.
The ladies' social circle is expected to
meet at the vestry Thursday aafternoon,
the 18th
Ona Lyman and family are visiting
relatives in Greenfield and Springfield,
Mass, and other places.
Fayette Haskins has taken his chill
dren from Miss Mary Perry's, where they
have been nearly year, to Stratton to
live, as he has a housekeeper.
The w. c. T. U. held an echo meeting
at Mrs. Ryder's Wednesday, when some
Of the good things said at the convention
in Brattleboro were repeated. Three of
those who attended the convention were
present and were unanimous in praise
OF the generous treatment received there.
1t was voted to subscribe for six copies
of the Physiology Journal for teachers,
also to hold an evangelistic meeting Sun
day evening, the 21st, to which every
body is invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Miss Herrick of Keene is visiting at
J. S. STATIONS.
F. G. Morse of Chicago visited here a
few days last week.
Mrs c. E. Reed has bought Mrs. James
Worden's place and has moved there.
r NJ. and c. l. Dexter and ]. L. Morse
OF Philadelphia have been here for a short
visit.
S. II. Morse has exchanged his farm
here for tenement block in Springfield
ly.
]. +. Morse has just completed a very
substantial wall under the L Of his house,
which adds much to the appearance Of
the premises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
GUILFORD.

c. E. Alexander, who has been i'll with
bronchitis, is gaining.
Miss Gertrude Bangs of Northampton,
Mass, has been visiting at ]. F1agg's this
week.
Charles Franklin and family are visit
ing at Mr.. Franklin's mothers, Mrs.
Herbert Jacobss.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Martin Whitney, eight years old, died
Monday from spotted fever.
Misses Chloe May and Eloine Franklin
and their brother, Philip, have been
seriously i'll the past week, the young
women with measles and Mr.. Franklin
with pleurisy following an illness with
measles. Miss Bailey, trained nurse, is
caring for them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
WARDSBORO,

George Hamlin has gone to Newfane
to work In a mill
Frank Foster was away on business the
first Of the week.
Mrs. Emma Clark and son, Osmore,
have moved to West Brattleboro.
Mrs. Althea Terrill Of Brattleboro is
with her sister, Mrs. Luther Eames.
Frank Foster has sold his farm in
jamaica South hilD to Bert Vinton.
We are glad to learn that We are to
have two malls a day beginning next
Tuesday, May Is.
Ernest Cobb OF Londonderry spent Sun
day and Monday with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. John Cobb.
The A. a. club win meet with Mrs.
S. G. Esterbrook Thursday afternoon,
May IS. All are cordially invited.
Joseph Cummings OF Londonderry Joined
his wife and children at /. A. Whitcomb's
Saturday, and they returned to their
home Sunday night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
A Native OF Newfane.

Rev. Sedgwick Porter Wilder, who died
in Delavan, Wisconsin, recently was
son of Newfane, born in district No. Z
81 years ago. His father, John Wilder,
was a thrifty farmer who saved money
on that hill place. His mother was Sarah
Kidder Of Wardsboro who had several
brothers In the Congregational ministry.
She was aunt Of ]. Henry Kidder OF Will
mington. The Wilder family, accom-
panied by the grandfather, Deacon Will
der, moved to Gill, Mass, when Sedgwick
was a child, but it was their annual
custom for long time to drive to their
old neighborhood en- route to visit Man
chester and they invariably spent a night
going and coming with the Cushings,
hence B. c. Cushing's particular ac-
quaintance with Sedgwick. At the age
Of II the youths parents moved to Eau
Claire, Wis, and he speedily enlisted in
the 51st Wisconsin regiment. 1t is
thought here that his brother, Abbott,
was also In the civil war. Sedgwick
graduated at Beliot college and took
course in theology at Yale. Never robust,
he preached continuously until last jan
uary, when an obscure disease of the
stomach became apparent. He may have
felt that his active work in the larger
fields was over, for he expressed a wish
to come to Newfane when a change in
the Congregational pastorate should be-
come necessary. He married Miss Jennie
Wilson OF Beloit and to her never wearied
of attributing a large share OF his sue
cess in the ministry. His powers were
varied and his genius gifted. He was
a trusted adviser in churches and col
leges and he had those staying qualities
which blessed himself and his churches
His changes in pastorates were evidently
mostly in the line OF promotions. First
he was called to a mission church in
Springfield, Mass, then to Brandon, VT,
10
Pueblo, Colo, Delavan, Wis. While at
Brookfield he spent a few weeks with his
family in Newfane and he always re-
tanned great interest in the town. His
wife survives him and a daughter and a
son are students in Beloit college.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12

The body Of Miss Nancy Gleghorn, Sc,
was found in ten inches of water in Fox
pond, Wallingford, Wednesday. She left
a note TO her sister saying that owing to
Ill health she could live no longer The
body was in the same spot where Bessie
Hulett drowned herself eight years ago.
Miss Amelia Piper, IS. employed in
John Connick's family in Barre, attempted
to kill herself Tuesday night by taking
carbolic acid. Mr.. Connick found her
in commissions. A doctor who was sum-
moned found that but little acid had
entered the stomach although her mouth,
throat and chin were badly burned. She
viii recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12

Miss Kama Coolidge OF Peru is assist
ing Mrs. ]. H. Underwood
Mrs. A. L. Bryant has returned to her
farm after spending the winter in Fitz-
william N. H.
Miss Ethel Hall is spending her vaca-
ton with Mr.. and Mrs. A. Grout and her
sister, Florence.
Mrs. C. P. Dewitt recently spent a
few days here after returning from
Southern Pines.
w. c. Ballou is charging a room and
having a broad veranda built across two
sides OF his house.
Carpenters Blood and Saunders OF
Townshend are in charge OF different re-
pairs in this village.
Mrs. H. A. Carpenter is spending a
week with her daughter, Mrs. Dickman
Ryder Of Brattleboro.
Mrs. E. c. Benedict has returned to
New York after about a fortnight's stay
at her mothers, Mrs Underwood's.
d. A. Benson is housed with grip.
Each Of the other members Of his house
hold is recovering from minor illness
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur s. Underwood of
Putney spent Sunday at the home OF the
formers mother, Mrs George Under
wood.
H. L. Sargent is very feeble and Mr..
Clark, who recently moved from Wards
boro to Brattleboro. is engaged as his
nurse.
Rev. T. d. Davies announces that he
expects to continue his pastorate of the
Congregational church at least through
the summer.
Mrs G. E. Davidson is having repairs
made which will add not only interior
conveniences to her house but present
an outward Improvement
Mrs JOal Papa NJ Cpoton Macs ond
Warren Gushing of Vernon are with their
brother, b. c. Cushing, who has been
more i'll than usual few weeks.
Newfane Grange acted the BOX of
Monkeys on Wednesday evening, which,
with music, ice cream and cake, gave
an entertainment open to the public.
The county Jail has been without an
occupant since May 1, a clearing out
which sometimes continues for several
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
TowNsHEND.
Rev. E. A. Royals Resignation Causes
General Regret.

Rev. E. A. Royal read his resignation
after the communion service on Sunday,
which was a surprise to nearly all his
congregation. He will go to a larger
place-East Boylston Mass, with an in
crease of salary. The place was entirely
unsought by him and we think 1t will not
be out of place to quote the words of the
stranger who came here for a short stay
a year or more ago, and wrote up the
place and some Of the people so pleasant
ly In speaking of Mr.. Royal he says,
He is an exceptionally earnest brainy
and predetermined man, we'll fitted to
work in a broader field" While Mr..
Royal may be doing better for himself
we do not know OF anyone in the church
but what greatly regrets his leaving VINO
has been under his ministry and listened
to his earnest appeals from the pulpit
from Sunday to Sunday, and we feel his
place will be hard to fill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12

Senator Redfield Proctor is becoming
one OF the largest owners Of real estate
in Washington, d. c. He appears to
have great faith in the permanence Of
values in that city. Recently he bought
the Glover building, a modern office struc-
ture on street near the treasury and
he is also extensively engaged in building
operations. To carry these on he has
organized a company and will use marble
from Proctor in a large, seven-story
apartment house on X street near Fiji
teenth, also a large office structure
to be rented to the government at the
corner Of Vermont avenue and Fifteenth
street, N. w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
EAST DOVER.

Merton Lazelle of Brattleboro is a guest
OF c. ]. Lazelle this week.
Mr.. and Mrs w. ]. Metcalf went on
business trip to Brattleboro Monday also
Misses Lottie Snow and Ola Turner Fri
day, returning Saturday. Mrs. c, S.
Sherman and daughter, Grace, went to
Brattleboro Saturday, the latter to take
a music lesson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
ATHENS.

Herbert Rand went to Arlington Mon
day.
Walter Rand and Mary Adams spent
Sunday in town.
Miss Eta Perham returned Tuesday
to her home in Woburn Mass
Owing to the absence Of the pastor,
there will be no preaching service Sun
day morning.
Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Metcalf went Tues
day to Boston, where they will visit Mr.
Metcalfs parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Powers, Merrill
Powers and Percy Clark attended the
play, 1.-The Tanning of the Shrew," given
by the junior class of the Bellows Falls
high school Friday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
WEST cuILFoRp.

Clara Betterley is sick with measles.
Mrs. Levi Moore is sick and under the
doctors care.
Mrs. Hosea Fisher is visiting relatives
in Bernardston and Greenfield.
Mrs. Sidney Coleman is spending some
time in Brattleboro with her aunt, Mrs
Lorenzo Frizzell.
The ladies' aid society will meet We'd
nesday, May II, afternoon and evening
with Mrs. H. L. Nichols All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
WEST ToWNsHEND.

Miss Addie Morse has returned to Brat
tleboro.
A great amount Of horse dealing is
going on in this place of late.
Miss Annah Mae Howe whose picture
and an account Of whose wedding APP
peared in Sundays Boston Journal, Is a
granddaughter Of Mrs w. b. Lawrence
of this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
DUNN ERSTON.

The Grange held it's regular meeting May
2, and discussed the question Special VS..
general farming" on which opinions were
divided. There was the usual literary
work. At the next meeting, May 16, the
first and second degrees will be conferred
and the question (Which leads to the
greatest success in life, economy, industry
or culture?" will be considered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
NOTICE.

Owing TO i'll health IL becomes necessary for
me TO give the following notice: All persons
having dealt with me, whether by note or
account, are hereby requested to call at nv
house in Wardsboro Centre and settle or adj
Just the same on or before June l. 1905, And
all notes or accounts not settled or adjusted at
that time will be placed in the hands of an
attorney for collection. 1920
LYMAN M. NEWELL.
wardsboro Centre, VT, May /, 1905.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
HALIFAX.

Clifford Tucker of Hudson, Mass, is
visiting in town.
Mrs. Alma Griffin and Miss Minnie
Thurber of Wilmington are guests Of Mrs.
A. G. Jones.
Rev. w. j. Vile Of East Dover has ac-
cepted a call from the Baptist church
here and will begin his labors June /.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
A NoIseIess rypewrIter Needed.

A noiseless typewriter is something de-
Youtly wished for. The constant din OF
present machines is said to be very trying
on the nerves, not only of the operator
but OF those around 1t as well. There was
also time, many years ago, that a medi-
cine for stomach, liver and bowel troubles
ton Of Hostetters Stomach Bitters, over
SO years ago, this long-felt want was sup
piled. Today 1t is recognized by every
for the above ailments, and thousands OF
people are now using 1t exclusively. 1t
positively cures headache, bloating, heart.
biliousness and malaria, fever and ague
It Is also invaluable to delicate girls and
women who need a regulator and tonic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12
Sick Wives and pauuhtsrs.

You have often seen them with pale
faces, poor appetite, head and back ache,
symptoms common to the sex. Fathers
and mothers lose no time in securing DR.
Rondout, N. Y. 1t will cost only one dol
lar and is much cheaper than sickness
Write to DR.. David Kennedy's Sons, Rom
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12

We can think we can cure a bad case of
backache quicker with one of Carriers smart
weed and belladonna backache plasters, than
by any other application, and after the back
ache is cured, you can still wear the plaster
without discomfort for two OF three weeks, or
longer. This combination of smart weed and
md any pain or ache that will not yield to IT,
Price rs cents. Sold by druggists everywhere
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-05-12

Smart Weed and Belladonna combined
with the other ingredients used in the
best porous pastors, make Carriers s.
w. & b. Backache Plasters the best in
the market. Price % cents.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-07-01
Amerio, an Hunting the Best.

Lord He"'ley of Aghaboe castle,
Killarney, Ireland, noted hunter in
many junglcs, who recently arrived in
New York, declares he prefers hunt
ing in America to any other land
"Some of the best hunting in the
world is in this country" said Lord
Heodley, according to New York
special to the Kansas City Star. 81
don't think much of the sportsman
who goes hunting in Africa Out there
you can almost knock game over with
a club. have knocked about a bit
and the bet hunting have had was
in the Roc;y mountains. The noun
tain goat is hard to get at and more
difficult to hunt than larger game.
There is plenty of work and interest
in stalking re goat, and the huntsman
must have rerve and staying powers.
The pune more dangerous to hunt
than the , can lion. He has less to
feed upon t IN the lion and will turn
on the sill" est provocation."