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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
WILMINGTON.

Everett H. Baker is in Boston this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell are visiting in
Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. Alice Bowker is i'll at the home of
Frank a. Childs
Mr.. and Mrs, John Buckley and daugh-
ter Doris, are in Boston for a week 3
visit.
Tuesday was a very fine day, and for
the first time in weeks the snow melted
slightly.
\ special meeting of Social lodge was
held on Wednesday evening. The first de-
gree was conferred.
oscar r. Howe is making improvements
upon the dwelling house on East Main
street, which he bought recently
Eight or ten members of Social lodge
will attend the district meeting at Bel
lows Falls on the cath, leaving at $50 Fri
day morning on a special train.
Col. j. II. Goulding George L. Haynes,
n. NJ. Haskell, George j. Bond and John
T. Cooper attended the encampment at
Brattleboro on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Herbert c. Davis of West. Dover has
been awarded the contract for carrying
the mail between that place and Will
mington for four years from July /, 1905.
Contract price, $4,000.
Mrs. Herbert l.. Fox gave a very pleas
ant party on Washingtons birthday. The
rooms were decorated i'm a tasteful man
ner and no effort was spared to make the
occasion pleasant for the invited guests.
The entertainment at Memorial hall on
Tuesday evening, consisting of moving
pictures and illustrated songs, was fairly
well attended. Mr.. Collins gives an ex-
cellent entertainment for the kind, and
everyone was well pleased.
After nine years of service on the school
board, j. II. Kidder positively declines
to have his name presented for re-elec-
ton. Considering the responsibility, care,
worriment and bother connected with the
office no one can be blamed for declining
the position considering the pittance re-
ceived as compensation. Mr.. Kidder has
worked faithfully and it will not be an
easy matter to find any one to fill his
place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
NoRTHFIELp, MASS.

The next number in the Mortified lee
ture course will be given on the evening
of March g. when Carmen's Italian boys
will give a concert, playing on a large
number of Instruments This entertain
committee believe that the guarantors
will be pleased.
The students of Mortified seminary en-
joyed their annual seighride on Washing
tons birthday, making an imposing pro-
cession as they passed through Main
street. the sleighs gay with flags and
school colors This usually is given on
Founders day. but that occurred on Sun
day this year and the following day was
very stormy. Several of the public
schools have enjoyed straw rides this
week, going I'm different directions, the
street being full of their merry songs and
school yells.
Mrs. Maria Parks Manning died very
evening from heart disease. She had not
felt well for several days and was found
that evening wrthing on the bed. and
died In very short time She had been
here but a few weeks, having returned
here with her son from the West after an
absence of about three years. She is sur
Vived by two sons. Herbert s. Stone of
this place and John T. Stone of Hart
ford. The body will be taken to Athol
for burial, from which place she moved
here. She was "a very estimable woman
and won a large circle of friends, who
sympathize deeply with her sons who
are so suddenly bereft.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
JAMAICA.

Mrs. II. f. Willis is i'll with measles
J. L. Howard has been housed by illness.
Roy Barnes has gone back to Putney
to work.
]. A Muzzy has been at home the past
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Wilder are visiting
in Greenfield, Mass.
Miss Lola Kingsbury is boarding in
Putney few weeks.
Bert Allen visited his sister in Spring
field, Mass. this week
The w. c. T. u. will meet next We'd
nesday with Mrs. Seller.
Carrie Burnham is at home on ac
count of the measles at Townshend.
The missionary meeting and tea was
held last Friday with Mrs. ]. A. Muzzy.
Mrs. Leila Harrington is at the Farren
hospital in Montague, Mass. for treat
ment
Ralph Spencer has gone to Zelotes
SINNERS to board, and his children are
at o. \. Johnsons
The ladies' industrial society will serve
oysters at the Congregational parsonage
at the noon hour town meeting day
The Congregational Sunday school will
hold a social at the parsonage next Fri
day evening. Refreshments will be served.
The village schools closed last Friday
with a sleighride to West Townshend a
supper in the town hall on their return
and a social i'm the evening Miss Clark
and Miss Sage appreciated the help of the
mothers at the hall at supper time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
WEST CHESTERFIELD.

Horace D. Smith killed two good pigs
recently that weighed 925 pounds.
Rev. T. Roscoe will preach in the
church next Sunday at IL o'clock.
Fred w. Fiske is reported to have sold
his farm to persons in New York.
Several couples from this place attended
the firemen's ball at Spofford last Friday
All report a fine time.
About 10 people went to Hinsdaie last
week Thursday evening to attend the
Universalist fair and festival.
Julian Farr came from Brattleboro Sat
urday evening to spend Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Farr.
Mrs. Stoddard, who has been at work
for N. G. Colburn the past season, is
taking a vacation at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe were down to at
tend the annual meeting of the Y. p. c..
u. last Thursday evening at o. r. Fairs.
District Deputy Ezra B. Pike inspected
the workings Of Spofford Grange last Sat
urday evening, when the third degree
was conferred.
Mr.. Boutwell, and family, who have been
living on the Smith farm the past ten
months expect to move about March l
to the Prospect Poultry farm.
Several members of the Grange Witness
ed the working of the third and fourth
degrees by Protective Grange in Brattle-
boro last Wednesday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
Administrator Sale
Of the Laura M. Fisher Estate.

The estate is located on high land on Western
avenue which leads from the east TO the west
villages of BrattleborO, VT, and is within easy
walking distance of the business centre of the
town. Electric cars pass the door. Brattle-
bOrO is one of the most attractive and
picturesque towns in Vermont and is kept
neat nd up-to-daie by its hustling, do-some-
thing village improvement society. 1t is
situated near the junction of the Connecticut
and West rivers and at the foot of Wantasti-
Quet mountain, and as II is surrounded by the
Green mountain hills IL is one of the most
fascinating residential cities in New England
Brattleboro was the home of the widely re-
nowned Wesselhoeft Water Cure and has long
been popular as a summer resort TOR southern
and city people. The estate contains over an
acre OF land and a large two-stOry house of IL
rooms. built by Mr.. Fisher by the day for his
own occupancy and is In excellent repair. The
house is supplied with town water and is con-
nected with the sewer. There is also a small
stable on the place. AS the lot is long and
fronts on two streets every inch is available
tor building purposes. The neighborhood Is
an exceptionally representative one. This
makes IL especially desirable both for an ideal
country home or for an investment. The land
is fully stocked with apple and pear trees,
grape vines and small fruit. In front are some
fine old shade trees Anyone looking for a
beautiful country home TO retire 20 or in
which TO spend their summers, should in
VestiRate this offer before purchasing, as IL
must be sold TO settle the estate and will be
sold on easy terms. For further particulars
inquire of e. l.. Roberts, next door west, No.
10 Western Avenue, Brattleboro, VT. or of
GEO. ID. MOORE, Admr, Arlingl on, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
VERNON.

Mrs. b. a. streeter has been i'll this
week.
Mrs. H. w. Fairman is visiting rela-
tives in Springfield, Mass
G. r. Williams has been unable to at
tend to his duties as station agent for a
few days past.
Miss Nellie Wright came from Spring
field Monday to stay with her brother. J.
T. Wright, at present
The Y. p. G. U. will hold meeting next
Sunday in Union church at o'clock
Topic, THE founders Of the Universalist
church; their labors and our heritage"
Reference, Hebrews 12:13.
Thirty-one members of Vernon Grange
enjoyed a slcighride to Brattleboro We'd
nesday evening and visited Protective
Grange. f. II. Akley and G. X Stebbins
conveyed the party, and all had very
jolly time.
At the parish meeting OF the Universal
list society the following officers were
elected: Mrs. c. II. Newton. chairman +.
O. Lee, secretary; Mrs. NJ \. Davis
treasurer; Il. II. Akley, 6. T.. Fairman, G.
II. Newton, executive committee. George
Il. Fairman, musical director. The society
voted to give one half of its share Of the
Marsh fund interest i'm providing Baptist
and Methodist preaching. kindness
which is deeply appreciated by members
of these denominations as an evidence OF
the feeling Of Christian union existing
The ladies' festival on last Friday even
ing was well attended. Many from Brat
tleboro and other adjoining towns i'm
proved the opportunity for a pleasant ride
and good chicken pie supper. The hall
was decorated with flags and other ma
tional emblems. Colonial costumes were
worn by the ladies in charge of the sew
eral booths where various articles were
sold. Misses leila Johnson and f. NJ
Hill had charge Of the fancy articles Miss
Mille Holden of the aprons, Miss Inez
Akley and Mrs. @. r. Williams of the
confectionery. and Mrs. b. 4. Streeter jr
of the fish pond. In the guessing contest.
the two handsome bedquilts were won by
Mrs Longuell and Mrs. l.. 5. Edwards Of
Brattleboro. the embroidered centrepiece
by j. T. Wright, and a sofa pillow by
Miss Frances Powers. The net proceeds
were about $3.50, which will be applied in
payment of the church debt. The ladies'
extend their heartiest thanks to Mr.. and
Mrs y. c. Barnes for the free use OF their
house, which they so generously gave, also
for the proceeds of the check room they
contributed. Their kindness and as
sistance in making the evening enjoyable
to all is thoroughly appreciated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
WEST GUILFoRD.

Mrs. r. b. Thomas and Charlie Thomas
are i'll and under the doctors care
Mrs. Ann Mowry Lynde died at her
home in West Guilford at the residence
of her son, Mowry Lynde. Feb. ~, in her
S5th year. Although for several years
she had been confined to the house by
sickness she was always cheerful
possessed of a deep mind, and all who
were in affiiction or trouble found in
her a friend. sympathizing and con-
selling. She had been a member OF the
Methodist church over 60 years and
the Christian faith she embraced In
early life. and the Redeemer whom
she loved and trusted was still her
guide as the infirmities OF age came upon
her, and she was not mistaken as she
slowly approached the river brink. 1t
may be said Of her, her work was done and
she set her house in order. She had the
esteem and respect of all who knew her
She leaves an only son and four grand
children and one great grandchild to
mourn her loss. The funeral was held at
the house Wednesday, Feb. Is, Rev. Mr..
Lewis of BrattleborO officiating, assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Jones OF this place. The
burial was in Nottingham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
ASHUELoT. N. n.

w. ]. Short of Keene has a class of
piano pupils in these villages
Dionnes show had a crowded house at
the lower hall Monday evening.
Mrs. J. o. Bergeron OF Hinsdale has
been spending several days in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl c. Capron of West
Swanzcy were with relatives here Sat
urday.
Miss Annie Conroy Of the Mansion
House in Greenfield was at her fathers,
John Conroy's, Sunday.
Mrs. j. Il. Houstin Of Orange visited
her relatives. 4. y. and Charles c.
Kingsley. last week Thursday.
The Universalist fair in Hinsdale Thurs
day and Friday evenings last week was
attended by many from these villages.
Frank :. Allen was i'll with grip last
week. and his place i'm II. w. Wood $
store was taken by his brother. Edward
:. Allen
The library reading rooms will be closed
evenings at o'clock until further notice.
frozen water pipes having put the gas
plant out of commission.
NJ w. Oliver of Springfield John Wech
of Southbridge and John Fitzgibbon and
his brother and sister of Athol were here
to attend Mrs. Donovan's funeral Monday.
The ladies Of the Universalist society
will have their next monthly supper and
social early in March. when IL is expected
that Mrs. II. o. Bottoms piano pupils will
give a recital
Norman Russell and son. Norman j.,
went to Wakefield, r. l., Saturday. where
Mr.. Russell has a position as overseer of
spinning in a wooden mill. Mrs. Russell
went to Holyoke, where she will stay at
present.
Mrs Johannah Clancy Donovan. II. died
at her home in Upper Ashuelot early FRI
day morning after a few weeks painful
illness with cancer of the stomach Mrs.
Donovan was born in County Cork, Ire
land, and came to this country early in
life. living in Boston. where she was mar
ried to David Donovan 46 years ago They
went soon after their marriage to War
wick. Mass. and came from there to this
J village. Five of the seven children sur
/ vive-Thomas ]. ard David A. of this
| place Mrs. John Welch OF Southbridge,
Mrs. II. W. oliver of Springfield and Mrs.
John T. Fitzgibbon of Athol. There are
| several grandchildren. Mr.. Donovan died
Jan. Z, 1900. Mrs. Donovan was a woman
| of thrift and sturdy character. lover OF
| home and devoted adherent to the Ro-
man Catholic church. The funeral was
| held from st. Michael's church Monday
morning The body was taken to Keene
on the noon train for burial in the family
lot in the Roman Catholic cemetery.
Our best opportunities are OF the home
| made variety.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
THE PUTNEY COLUMN
REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS.
Tax Rate Recommended for the Coming
Year is s1.e5-Artiele Regarding New
School House.

Tax Rate Recommended for the Coming
Year is $1.65-ArtlcIe Regarding New
School House.
The auditors statement of the town
finances is being printed. and with It the
reports of the town officers. The select
men state that the policy of the board
has been to place the town property,
bridges, etc. in a state of permanent
repair so far as possible and thus avoid
the relatively large cost of maintenance
hitherto necessary Attention is called
to the large expense on bridges. $685. I'm
regard to which the seectmen say:
while the initial expense of this work
has been considerable, the benefits of it
will appear from year to year in much
lessened cost of maintenance. 1t Is our
belief that the continuance of this method
of handling town affairs will result in a
more satisfactory condition at lessened
annual expense" The Indebtedness of
the town under this policy has increased
somewhat The selectmen recommend
tax of S165 on the dollar of the grand list,
the same as last year. The report of the
overseer shows that the number receiv-
ing support from the town is considerably
larger than for the previous year, the
total number being %. The number of
tramps assisted was 49, The license
commissioners state that no complaints
were filed with the board during the
year.
NJ. d. whitman. health officer says
that all demands of the health board
have been complied with but one, and
that will be enforced in the spring. The
board of health is unanimous in the opin-
ion that the schoolhouses are not venti-
lated properly. The report says: THE
school house in district No. l is not a
suitable place to send children, as it is
very cold and out of repair" The pub
lie library trustees state that 104 new
books have been added to the library,
making a total of 3059 volumes. The re-
port of the superintendent of schools
covers so much ground that it is not
practicable to give detailed mention of
it here. 1t is one of the best reports of
it's kind ever issued in Putney and should
be read carefully by every citizen.
The warrant for the coming town meet
ing contains 10 articles. All but two are
routine These provide for hearing the
report of the committee appointed at a
special town meeting to investigate the
subject of a new schoolhouse, and for
hearing the report of the cmmittee APP
pointed at the last meeting to investi-
gate the question of a town telephone
system. The former committee will re-
port the need of a new building, and the
latter will report adversely on the town
telephone system.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24

Miss Florence F'iske spent Sunday at
her home in Greenfield.
Station Agent Tatro and G. II. Peppin
were in Northampton over Sunday
Miss Martha Crane and Calvin Wooley
have returned from a few days visit in
Brookline
George Martindale returned to Roches-
ter, N. Y, Tuesday after spending
few days at George Vebber's.
Mrs. E. S. Marsh returned Monday to
her home in Cambria, Mich, after visit
ing her father, Edwin Sanderson.
o. r. Buel. D. d. G. NJ, of Whining
ton, made an official visit to Golden Rule
lodge, F. & A. NJ, Tuesday evening.
Walter, youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs
Parker A. Fuller. was operated upon for
appendicitis last Sunday by DR.. A. L.
Miner of Bellows Falls.
Rev. F. L. Metcalf officiated at the
funeral in Dummerston Saturday OF the
13-months- old son of Mr.. and Mrs VIII
Kent The child died Thursday.
George H. Vancor of West Fairlee is
visiting his son, Jesse Vancor Mr. Van
cor's house in West Fairlee and nearly
all the contents were burned recently
About Is young people enjoyed sleigh
ride to the county farm in Westmoreland
Monday night. A graphophone concert
was given by Superintendent Whitman.
Mrs. l.. Z. Bailey returned SATURDAY
from Springfield, Mass, where she spent
10 weeks at DIR. Mary Sandersons SAM
tarium. She is much improved in
health.
Twelve members of the Opus club went
to A. A. Langley's in East Putney Fri
day night for a sleigh ride and to see
Mrs. E. S. Munger of Windsor. Games
were played, a musical program was
given and refreshments were served.
Mrs. Munger returned to Windsor Sat
urday.
The members of the Socialist party in
Windham county will hold a convention
in Bellows Falls next Sunday to effect
a county organization. The convention
is called for Sunday because so many
cannot attend at any other time. Mem
bers from Putney may leave on the paper
train at S13, returning at 3.42.
Joseph Haskell Buffum, 49, who died in
MERGED, Calf, Feb 6, was resident OF
Putney many years ago. He was native
of Winchester, N. II. He was employed
as a young man in stores in Walpole and
Bellows Falls, and in Pittsburg Pa, and
Nashville, Tenn. He married in 1850
Laura S., daughter of Ashbel Wheeler OF
Chesterfield. In 1855 he returned from the
South and took charge of the store in
this town owned by his father-in-law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24

He was prominent in the Masonic frater-
nifty and held town offices while here.
After the death of his wife he went to
Walpole. He then stuuied mining opera
tions and was interested in them some
years in Colorado He had been living
i'm California the past six years He was
a man of high character and intelligence.
He leaves a daughter, Laura, wife of o.
d. Buffum of Winchester, N. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
CHESTERFIELD, N. Il.

Mrs. Emily Barrett is i'll with grip.
Nathaniel Webb has not been as we'll
the past week.
Allie Streeter has been awarded the
contract for carrying the mail from here
to Brattleboro the next four years.
The Congregational ladies held a sup
per at the home of Mrs. Charles Spauld-
ing recently. About so were present.
The proceeds were about IS.
Considerable discussion prevails as to
who will be the new member of the
school board Several candidates are in
the field. We hope the voters will look
after the best interests of the scholars
and town when they come to cast their
ballots
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-24
BEAUTIFUL women
HOW THEY MAINTAIN THE CHARMS
OF THEIR SEX.
The Importance that Attaches to the Care
of the Blood II One Wants Bright Eyes
and a CIenr Complexion.


and a Clear Complexion.
Every sensible woman naturally wishes
toappeAr attractive. She knows the value
of bright eyes, delicate complexion and
lively spirits. She knows also that
good health is at the basis of her charms,
and that good blood is the source of good
health.
Miss Mamie Conway has complexion
which is the admiration of all who know
her. Asked if she could make any sug-
gestions that would be helpful to others
less fortunate, she said
"My complexion would not have
pleased you, if you had seen it two years
ago. 1t was then about as bad as it
could be, and it gave me a great deal Of
dissatisfaction. If you want good
complexion you must take care Of your
health, especially of the condition of
your blood. My health was at that time
completely broken down. 1 was nervous,
had frequent headaches, a torpid liver
and great deal Of pain in that region.
| suffered also from indigestion. 1t was
clear that my blood was in bad condition,
for pimples broke out all over my face"
eft is hard to realize that, for there
isn't the slightest trace Of such blem-
ishes now"
at was unfortunately quite other
wise then, and long time passed before
found anything that gave me any re-
lief. 1 became very weak and hstless.
The doctors medicine did me no good,
and took a number Of highly recon-
mended tonics with no better result
AS soon, however, as began to use DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People my
complexion cleared up, and after had
taken two boxes there was not a sign Of
a pimple left ON my face. My cheeks
became rosy, 1 gained flesh and have had
perfect health ever since"
Rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes are
merely signs of healthy blood. They have
come not only in the case Of Miss Conway,
whose home is at 1871 East Eighth street,
Canton, Ohio, but to thousands Of
women for whom DIR. Williams Pink
Pills have made new blood. There is no
surer way for you to obtain them, than to
buy box of these pills from any drug
gist and try them for yourself. They cor
rect irregularities and Danish weakness.