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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17
The Return to America.

Mr.. Grout and his family arrived in
Boston on their return from Africa June
Z. 1862. After a season of rest he preach-
ed a year at Saxtons River. and then
two years in Feeding Hills, Mass, where
he was installed as pastor Asking the
American Board for a certificate of dis
mission from their service he received a
cordial letter from the senior secretary.
Rev. r. Anderson. in which the perman-
ent value Of Mr.. CIRCUITS work in South
Africa was recognized and regret was ex-
pressed for the necessity of his with
drawal from the field, coupled with an
assurance of continued respect and affec-
tion. Ii was during Mr.. CIRCUITS stay in
Feeding Hills that he finished a valuable
work which he had begun in Africa
book OF 35l pages under the title of Zulu
land, with maps and illustrations, largely
from original drawings and photographs -
At the close of his two years pleasantly
spent at Feeding Hills Mr.. Grout entered
the service of the American Missionary
association as representative of that So
ctety for Vermont and New HAMPSHIRE
with occasional visits to other states and
the South, in behalf of the freedmen, the
Indians and the Chinese. In this work
he continued till 1884, when he withdrew
and gave year to the collection of funds
for Atlanta university. and so rounded
out 20 years of active work for three Of
the most despised and needy races then
calling for aid and instruction In 1885
he was called to the charge of the church
IN Sudbury, this state, remaining there
three years. The church was small. but
the importance of the charge was en-
HANGED by the fact that the place was a
resort for many summer visitors, and the
numbers and strength of the church were
more than trebled during his pastorate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17
REV. LEWIS CIRCUIT, THE VETERAN MISSIONARY
Peaceful Ending in His 9Ist Yeaabored is Years in NATAL
Wrote Grammar Of Zulu Language and Many Other important
Publications

CIRCUITS time was spent during the fifteen
years OF his life in Africa. He found, as
the work proceeded, that he was draw
ing too heavily on his vital forces, and
by the time his grammar of the Zulu
language was finished he was obliged to
rest give up the field and return to his
native land.
In the struggle Of the aboriginal ma
tives. who had owned and occupied the
land from time immemorial, against the
encroachments and bad faith of some Of
the Dutch and English colonists, Mr.
Grout bore an active and outspoken part
in behalf of the natives whose cause he
believed to be right and just His evil
dence on this subject, given before a com
mission Of "a members appointed by the
lieutenant governor of the colony. did not
please the commission and 1t was thrown
out A little later. however. Mr. Grout
had the satisfaction of having a succeed
ing lieutenant governor. who tried to get
at the facts in the case endorse his evil
dence as 1.-The only information which APP
peared to him worthy of the name Of EVIL
dence." This new official also told the
then home secretary of state, the Duke
Of Newcastle. after further investigation
had been made, that Mr.. CIRCUITS evidence
had been proved to be surprisingly cor
rect"
Another noteworthy incident Of Mr..
tilt with DIR. Colenso on the question of
sanction by the missionaries of polygamy
among the natives. In this Mr. Grout
came of easily the victor. the editor Of
the New Englander declaring, after read
ing both sides of the voluminous contro-
versy, that mr.. CIRCUITS ounce OF mother
wit is worth more than the bishops
'bushel OF learning.
Mr.. Grout bore a prominent part in the
work of providing a standard alphabet
and uniform photography OF the Zulu
full conclusion under the eminent DR..
Lepsius Of the Royal Academy of Berlin.
Mr.. Grout also wrote an elaborate essay
on the nature. origin. growth and es-
sential traits of the different families of
language, and later an essay on the affini-
ties OF some Of the African languages,
both of which. with other essays of a
similar linguistic character. were sent by
request to Sir George Grey's magnificent
/ library Of African books in Cape Town.
He also wrote articles on kindred subjects
in the journal of the American Oriental
society Of which he was elected a cores
poniding member in 1919. When Natal
| became settled as a British colony and
churches began to be formed. Mr. Grout
lent such aid in the work as his duties
In the mission field permitted, and the
worth OF several occasional sermons
preached by him at various times and
places was recognized by their publica =
ton and preservation in printed form.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17
Literary Work.

Mr. Grout returned TO his West Brat
tleboro home in September, 1888, and had
since remained there, occupied with his
literary labors and preaching in various
pulpits as occasion has offered He con-
tributed to Funk & Wagnall's encyclope-
uia OF missions series of articles and
sketches relating to mission work in
Africa. In 1891 he was surprised to re-
celVe a call for complete revision of the
great work of his life, the Zulu grammar
lie accepted the call, took up the work
spent two years upon it, and had the
satisfaction of seeing its publication
carried successfully through the univer-
sity press at New Haven.
In August, 1892, he was appointed n
member Of the advisory council of the
worlds Congress- auxiliary to the Column
Dlan Exposition, on African ethnolop,y
lie was also hopored with an invitation
TO address the congress on THE place and
power OF each family of African languages
as FACTORS In the development of Africa. 3"
Inc essay which he contributed under
TINS ute received warm commentator
his pathological work has been supple-
mented by local historical work. with
reference to the West Brattleboro Con-
gregational church, the results of which
were embodied in "A second discourse :"
bringing the history of the church down
TO 1919, his first discourse on that s,,h
F~--"N'NN ~ Aohot having given the
history of the church from the earliest
time down to 1884 Since the publication
or the second discourse" Mr.. Grout has
written and published sermons called
Spiritual Masonry" God i'm Mature -
and All Nature. witness for God +"
The last two. the author said. were
directly inspired by the natural scenerv
OF the Newfane hills among which his
childhood was spent.
In 1876 Mr.. Grout made Yale college a
grit or a hundred volumes of African
books-that is, books relating to African
languages songs, tales, etc, and in 1Se9
he made the college another gift of 81
similar books.
In 1876 the Connecticut Centennial Edu.
cation committee undertook to furnish
the international exposition at PhiladeI-
phla with complete collection of works
written by the faculty and graduates ~
yale college, and asked Mr. Grout 10 send
them such works of his own pen as he
could FOR this purpose, which he did. In
acknowledging the receipt of this contri-
putlon the chairman said: I'm the num-
Der OF volumes, and in the peculiar inter
est attaching to most of them, these hooks
WIN not be easily surpassed by those Of
any other contributor"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17

that his eldest son, Lewis, was born, Jan
2S, 1915. and here, as farmers boy, in a
Christian home, a common school, a Sun
day school and church attendance giving
the long summer days to work in rough,
breezy fields, and the long winter even
ings to books and games, he began to lay
in a stock OF that physical. mental and
moral development and vigor for which,
in all after years, he could never be too
grateful to those who had his early train
ing in charge.
Mr. CIRCUITS mothers name was Azubah
Dunklee and the family consisted of eight
boys and a girl. of whom the only sur
vivors are Sylvester Bishop Grout of Kan
sas and John NJ. Grout of Medford. Mass.
who was here to attend the funeral Mr..
CIRCUITS maternal grandfather was Jona-
than Dunklee, who lived on the farm now
owned and occupied by Edward c. Dunk
lee.
For the privilege of giving him his
christening name his Grandfather Grout
made him small present, with the fruit
of which, SEQ. on his coming of age. the
young man began preparation for college,
experimenting his slender means by
teaching in various schools. He entered
Yale in 1888, where the prizes he took and
the high appointments given him at the
junior and senior exhibitions testified TO
his diligence and success in study. He
was active as a Christian worker both in
the college and the city, and especially at
the time of the great awakening under the
evangelstic labors of Elder Knapp and
DIR. Kirk, an experience which was a good
preparation for the mission work which
lay before him. For a year after his
graduation he was a teacher, a part Of
the time at West Point in one of the
schools which prepared students for the
military academy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17

The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon at the First Congregational church.
After the reading OF the 91st Psalm by
Rev. n. A. Wood and prayer by Rev H.
r. Miles. the pastor spoke Of the wonder
Of the human mechanism, running almost
unimpaired, for nearly a century: of the
human intellect able to grasp and master
great Problems OF the spirit in man
prompting to love and sacrifice, Of a
giant will finally absorbed in the will of
the Creator. and OF the ripening of the
fruits Of the spirit until ambition, will and
love of earthly things all are merged in a
patient longing to depart and be with
Christ and loved ones, which is far better
than almost a century of earthly toll and
love and triumphs.
The pastor began the address by read
ing Mr. CIRCUITS confession of faith which
forms the preamble OF his will and closed
with a part of the original poem written
four years ago for the funeral OF Miss
Annie L. Grout. A quartet composed OF
Mrs. Wilhelm Stellman, Miss Edith Stone.
c. r. Prentiss and Lafayette Clark sang
How Firm a Foundation" and MY Days
are Striding Swiftly By" Miss Hattie
NJ Clark was organist. Deacon H. c.
Harris, A. w. Stowe, F. r. Mann and ].
l.. Stockwell were bearers. The floral
offerings were beautiful. Burial was in
the family lot in the West Brattleboro
cemetery, in which Mr.. Grout took great
interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17
DEATH OF BYRON A. STONE.
He Was Native Of Wilmington and His
Aged Mother Lives In West Rrattle-

Aged Mother Lives In West Rrattle-
boro.
Brattleboro relatives received a tele-
gram Saturday announcing the sudden
death in Mohawk, N. Y, of Byron A.
Stone, second son Of Ashley and Harriet
Lamb Stone. formerly of Wilmington,
where Byron was born, June Is, 1S4S. He
was educated in the public schools Of
Wilmington, Wesleyan academy at VIII
braham and Eastman's business college
In Poughkeepsie, n. Y, where he gradual
ed in 1868. In September of that year
he began his business career in a store
in South Deerfield, where a little later he
was employed as travelling salesman for
Pease 4 Ruddock manufacturers of
pocket books. Subsequently. on the death
OF Mr. Ruddock, Mr.. Stone became a
member of the firm, and the business con-
tinued under the firm name of Pease a.
stone until bought by the Charles Arms
Manufacturing company of South Deer
Held. For rs years past and until Jam
uary ! last, Mr.. Stone had been a travel
ing salesman for Langfeld Bros. &. Co
or Philadelphia. In March, 1887. Mr.
Stone assisted in the organization OF the
Mohawk Valley knitting mills, of which
he had since held the office of vice presi
dent and that of president of the Para
gon Knitting mills of Mohawk He was
also director of the Mohawk Reform
church for IS years. a trustee Of tb ~.
board of education of the graded schools
there. Mr.. Stone was an active member
and officer OF the Forest and Stream club
OF Wilmington, where he spent his sum-
mers with his family.
He married Ella Elizabeth daughter of
Justus and Harriet Talcott Grim of Mo-
hawk' in 1872. OF their four children
three survive-Louis Talcott, Marjorie
wife OF Arthur Hebbard of Brooklyn ana
Bertha Douglass Stone-besides his widow
ana aged mother, Mrs. Ashley Stone of
west Brattleboro. His father, a former
state senator in Vermont. died az Ill
dale, N. H.. in 1898. Mr.. stones funaroI
was held in Mohawk Monday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17
Q. j. PRA7 7
PRAISE FOR A PASTOR.

What the Spencer, Mass, Leader Of March
II Said About Rev. Frank L. Masseck.
Rev. Frank Lincoln Masseck. pastor af
the Church of Our Father CUniversalist)
will hand his resignation to the trustees
of the church within a few days to take
effect June LIST. Mr.. Masseck has been
called to and has accepted the pastorate
OF the First Universalist church of Brat
tleboro, VT
1t is not expected that Mr. Masseck will
remain until June first though his resig-
as naturally the Brattleboro church would
like to have him come at once and the
Spenceh church will undoubtedly act on
Mr. Masseck's pleasure in the matter
The members of the parish are very
sorry to part with Mr. Masseck and the
community, which Mr.. Masseck has
many friends and admirers, will also be
sorry to lose him from out of it's active
life. Mr.. Masseck has been resourceful,
ambitious, energetic and liberal in his
connection with the affairs of his church.
He is deserving of a large church and
with a large membership and sufficient
resources he has the capabilities OF max
ing his church, wherever he may be
located. a power in the community In
civic affairs he has always been willing
and anxious to assume his full share and
frequently has taken the initiative in
many things for the betterment and up
lift of the community He is particular
ly interested in young men, and through
his efforts the Vestry of his church has
been fitted for a gymnasium at which
place healthful and educating diversion
has. been provided to attract the young
mea OF the town to the better things.
Because Of his strong physical and mental
activity in local affairs he will be missed
by number who have no connection with
his church.
Mr.. Masseck has been anxious for
harmony and cooperation among the
various Protestant churches, and through
his efforts and those of the other minis
tiers of the town, Spencer saw this win
ter for the first time in its history, the
Universalist, Congregational Methodist
and Baptist churches uniting for three
weeks of special services, while inter-
change of pulpits has been frequent
Mrs. Masseck has taken an active in
terest in the ladies' social circle of the
Church of Our Father, has been a great
helpmeet to the pastor and the affection
for her among the ladies of the church is
strong.
The news of MIR. Massecks resignation
is not altogether a surprise, as 1t was
known and limited some weeks ago in
these columns that other churches wanted
him. Mr.. Masseck preached in Brattle-
boro Jan. 20 and Feb. 26. At a church
meeting Monday night the Brattleboro
church voted to call him. His new church
has on the register 255 families and 236
members.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17

oct 1896. was a notable occasion In
which a large number of people particl-
pated. 81, o.
Mrs CIRCUITS death took place April ~
1897. after an Illness of some weeks, anu
Mr. Crout was further bereft March 49,
1901 when his only daughter MISS annie
l.. circuit died from pneumonia Onuer
those adlictions Of his old age, when
would have crushed some men, Mr.. circuit
through his assured belief that the part
inc was but for little while was aple
tn look upon the world life and the future
with serenity. a peace and happiness
which is given but to few men OF any ase,
In his last illness. with mind clear ana
with full knowledge that the end was
near. he smilngly said THE best Is 10
come" He had so lived that when tne
summons came to join the innumeraplc
caravan that he could wrap the drapery
of his couch about him and lie down 10
pleasant dreams . 81.
Lewis Grout went out of life past his
Goth year finished character The trlals
which he endured as a boy when he earned
his education, working a large part OF
the year and attending a single term In
the ~ months at the academy IN west
Brattleboro or in Manchester are haIoly
referred to in the sketch OF his Ire put
they laid the foundation OF character
of strength and of religious reverence ana
earnestness. His training and his eX-
perience during his long years of work
were OF the kind that tried mems Souls
But he came through them all unscath-
ed a man who was master OF hlmseu'
who knew the joys of the home life, the
sa abstraction of duty well done in help
fulness to others. with heart respondent
to the beauties Of nature. and soul
which knew the peace that passeth un-
Outstanding through oneness with God
Material and temporal things, the condi-
tions so often termed success, pale into
insignificance in the light Of a life like
this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17

Rev. Louis Grout was a native Of New
fame, born in 1915. He came Of family
which a distinguished genealogical his
torian, the Rev. Abner Morse, traces back
through Capt. John Grout, who came to
this country about 1884, a son of Sir
Richard Groutte of Walton. in the county
Of Derby, England, who was knighted In
1887, and belonged to an ancient family
that had its home at one time In Corn
wall in the western part Of England, hav-
ing originated in Germany.
Capt John Grout settled in Watertown
and Dudley. Mass. whence his grandson,
John, eventually came to Westminster,
in this county, where he had son, also
named John, who, in 1910, began to make
his home on a new hilltop farm in the
southwest part of Newfane. Here 1t was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17

Few men watched with greater interest
and anxiety the result of the Boer war
than Mr.. Grout, whose knowledge of the
various issues involved was frequently
sought by those in sympathy with Paul
Kruger and his loyal associates. He de-
livered before the Brattleboro Professional
club Nov. IA. 1899, a paper on THE Boer
and the Briton in South Africa, OF the
Present War in its Historical and Moral
Bearings" This was widely quoted. and
he received requests for copies from the
interna tional bureau of peace, in Berne,
Switzerland. In June, 1900, Mr.. Grout
wrote and published a pamphlet entitled
"A Critique on Bishop Hartzell's Great
Lecture in Chicago, May 2, 1900, on the
Briton and the Boer." Mr. Grout was an
ardent Boer sympathizer and he was
familiar with the entire history of the
Beers and their struggles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17

Rev. Lewis Grout. the veteran mission
ary preacher and author died In his 9lst
year soon after 400 Sunday morning
at his home in West Brattleboro. He was
stricken with paralysis in December ana
although his condition had varied since
then 1t had been evident several days that
the end, to which he looked forward
peacefully, was near at hand
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17
10 Perish In Tenement House Fire In New
York

Nineteen people were burned to death
and several so badly hurt that they may
die, while 40 others received slighter in
Juries, in the fire which practically de-
stroyed a five story tenement house on
Allen street in New York early Tuesday
Inc hre started in the basement and
gained great Roadway before 1t became
known to most of the tenants and many
were cut off before they could attempt to
save themselves. Thrilling rescues and
daring leaps for life marked the fire
There were about 200 in the building and
scores were carried out. The crowded fire
escapes We're Uttered with rubbish and
this condition was largely responsible for
so many deaths and injuries A closed
and frozen skylight door was the cause of
the loss of several lives. The explosion of
a Kerosene lamp started the fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17

At a meeting of the executive co,,,
mittee of the Funeral Directors ana ~
banners association of Vermont held IN
Rutland Friday it was decided to hold the
annual al ad convention in Bellows Fails June
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17

MI trout was ably assisted in his
work as a missionary by his wife u,ha'
was Lydia Bates of Springfield, this state
woman OF strong character, who grad
uated from Mt. Holyoke college in 1S4e
shortly before her marriage to the younp
minister with whom she started on the
Journey to Natal. Their 5Oth wedding
aa,illVsIsary. which was celebrated at
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-17

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.ea Little Liver Pills. No pain grin
ing ing, OF discomfort attending their use
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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-03-22

1904, by the nance committee of the
Board Of Education OF which 1 was
a member. In this report it was esti-
mated that we would receive for the
present scholastic year from liquor
and gaming licenses. 100000. This
estimate was based on the official re
cords in the collectors office.
was aware at the time l made the
statement before he Commercial
Club that the amount received had
exceeded our estimate some. and
placed it at about 100000
Inasmuch as my statement has
been brought into question and Off
cial figures published to how that l
was in error, 1 wish to call attention
to the fact that my statement refer
red to the scholastic year from May
LIST. 1904. TO May 1st. 1905. while the
statement published covers
over fourteen months from January
LIST, 1904, to March It'll, 1906
II has not bee my purpose to mis-
represent anything. l could have had
possible motive in doing so.
/ wish 10 say the report of the col
lector of Chaves county of money col
from liquor and gaming lie
enses and turned over to the treasur-
for the Roswell school district as
shown by his official repor for this
year is s~7,543.99
w. C. BURRUS.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-03-22
Gives Health, visor and Tone.

Herbine is a boon for sufferers
By its use the blood is quickly regen-
Grated and the color becomes normal.
The dropping strength is revived.
The languor is diminished. Health,
vigor and tone predominant. New life
and happy activity results. Mrs Belle
Il have been troubled with liver com
plant N poor blood, and have found
| hope never to be without it. / have
wished that I had known of it IL my
husbands lifetime" 50c.-Pecos Val
ley Drug Co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-03-22

The Roswell Building & Loan As
sociation has a few thousand dollars
to loan on improved city property.
information inquire of j. M. Reed,
Secretary. 1f