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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
JAMAICA.

Bessie Boynton spent Sunday with her
mother.
A. G. Barnes was at ]. C. Robinson's
Tuesday night.
Mrs. F. C. Brigham went last week to
visit her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Carpenter are visit
ing relatives in Boston.
Alvin E. Walker is spending a week
in his former home in Castleton.
Mrs. Ella Ryder attended the funeral
of her mother in Peru last Sunday.
Several of our young people attended
the concert at Townshend last week
C. ]. Torrey and family have moved to
Chesterfield. Mrs. Torrey was a faithful
member of the w. C. T. U. and will be
much missed.
R. Howard has sold his fancy pair of
oxen TO Howard Bros. of Putney for beef.
They weighed 1000 pounds. He sold his
bay horse to Alvin E. Walker
Mrs II. G, Barnes of Walpole and Mrs.
Jennie L. b. Riley of Dorchester Mass.
came Tuesday to visit Mrs. Lucy Kellogg
and relatives, going Friday to South Lon
donderry.
Revilo Howard has sold his home farm
to Alvin T.. Walker of Castleton and given
possession Mr.. Howard was born on this
farm and has lived there nearly all his
life. The place also was owned by his
father, who lived there over so years.
At a citizens meeting Wednesday even
ing it was voted to hold a celebration on
July 4. DR.. F. c. Brigham, f. G. Taylor
and A. V. D. Piper We're chosen executive
committee, and p. E. Howard, A. W.
Butler and II. Amsden committee on
sports.
The annual meeting of the w. c. T. u
was held Wednesday with Mrs. Kellogg.
After flower mission program and a
reading on the peace department, the
following officers and superintendent
were chosen: President, Mrs. Lucy KEEL
logg; vice presidents, Mrs. Ella Robinson,
Mrs. Carrie Butler; secretary, Mrs. Amelia
Aiken; treasurer. Miss Mabel Sage.
superintendent of departments: S. T. l.,
Mrs Brigham; Sunday school, Mrs. Seller:
flower mission, Mrs Olive Shumway, with
Mrs. Eliza Barnes assistant; social, Mrs.
Eta Sage; peace and arbitration Mrs
Ellen Amsden; temperance, literature and
systematic giving, Mrs. Lucy Kellogg;
physical culture and medal contests Mrs.
Brigham; evangelistic and mothers meet
ings, Mrs. Robinson; non-alcoholic medi-
cation, Mrs Aiken. 1t was voted to take
eight copies of Home Guards
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Jerome Nido has moved into the Tyler
tenement vacated by Walter Gates.
Daniel Batchelder has received news of
the death of his brother Charles Batch
elder OF Peru, which occurred Tuesday.
The post office has been moved from
Hulett's store, where it has been several
years, to Holden's block just across the
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. T. Landman and daugh-
ter attended the commencement exercises
at Leland and Gray seminary last week.
Miss Lena is a student there.
There was a ball game on Smiths
meadow Friday between teams from Wes-
ton and South Londonderry, which was
interrupted by the rain. The score stood
zO-lS In favor of South Londonderry.
An amateur base ball league was formed
Monday evening, to be called the West
River league. At present II includes
Londonderry, Weston and Rawsonville
and 1t is expected that others will ioin
The officers are L. Il. Landman, London
derry, president; DR.. c. A. Smith, Weston
vice president; F. w. Pier, Rawsonville
secretary and treasurer.
Pomona Grange was held at Windham
tuesday and was a very successful AFFAIR
Twelve We're instructed in the fifth de-
gree. Delegates from nearly all the
oranges We're present. Open session was
held In the afternoon and the church was
Wen filled. Guests were handsomely
treated and We're served with an excellent
dinner and supper and all voted that
Wlndham was banner town to visit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
RRookLINE.


Herman osgood of Claremont was at
E. p. Osgood's last week.
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Allbee spent a few
days in Northampton last week.
Charles Hawkins and Miss Lewis of
Brattleboro visited Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
Bush Sunday.
Mrs. A. NJ. Marsh, who cared for Bax-
ter Gushing during the last of his Illness
returned Friday to her home here.
Robert Potwin is moving to this place
from Williamsville. He will live in a
house erected on his fathers farm.
Children's day will be observed with
appropriate exercises at the Baptist
church next Sunday. All are invited.
During the thunder shower of last Fri
day afternoon the large maple tree which
stands about three rods from e p.
Osgoods house in his dooryard was struck
by lightning. The tree is large, said to
be over 100 years old and in years past
was almost perfect in form. The trunk
was split on three sides and the bark
torn off in places One piece of bark was
found in the road. No one was injured,
although the whole family were very
much startled by the bolt.
Mr. and Mrs. V. w. Ranney went from
here last Friday to Nashua, N H., re-
turning Saturday, to attend the funeral
of his uncle Deacon William r. Wilcox.
Mr.. Wilcox was formerly a Vermonter
but went to New Hampshire when a
young man. He settled in Nashua in
1876. He has been for the past 35 years
deacon of the First Baptist church of that
city. He was one of Nashua's Oldest and
most highly esteemed citizens For over
a year he has been an invalid but had
borne his sufferings with Christian pa
thence and fortitude. A wife and six
grandchildren survive him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
TORTURE AND
HUMILIATION
For Fifteen Years Face and Body
Mass Of Itching Sores = Could
Not Express Suffering = Doctors
Failed-Had Lost Hope
CURED BY CUTICURA
AT COST OF SIPS

"My head was one mass of scabs
my forehead was covered down almost
to my eyebrows, and had to wear
my hat all the time. NV BODY was
covered with spots in size from a pin
head to as large as a silver dollar A
white crusty scab would form and
itch, and words cannot express the
torture and humiliation suffered for
fifteen years. / tried many doctors,
and all kinds of treatments, but could
get no help, and thought there was
no hope for me. A friend told me to
get Cuticura. did, and in three DAYS
my head was as clear as ever. l ap-
Piled the Ointment night and morning.
also taking a hot bath three times a
week, and using the Ointment freely
after the bath. After using one cake
OF Soap and two boxes of Ointment /
was completely cured, without mark
or blemish. l was so pleased I felt
like running down the street to tell
every one met what Cuticura had
done for me. If any one is in doubt
about this, they may write to me.
(signed) H. B. Franklin, III WASH
ington ST., Allegheny, Pa"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
WILLlAMsVILLE.
The Late George Herrlek.

George H. Herrick, who died at the
home of c. G. Hovey May 81, was born
in birmingham, Mass, June 16, 1885, He
was the son of Levi w. and Mercy Ham
lin Herrick, and was one of eight chill
dren, five of whom are now living, all in
Massa chusetts, John in Pittsfield, Levi w,
in Holyoke, Charles in Coltsville. Mrs.
Alvan Hall in Ashfield and Mrs. II. G..
Morse in Fitchburg. William of Spring.
field, Mass. and Ardilla, wife of the late
ex-senator Jones of Pittsfield, Mass, died
several years ago. Mr.. Herrick was a
man who could turn his hand to almost
anything, but most Of his life was spent
in the lumber business, although at
various times he worked at carpentering
and as a stone mason. He was always
very fond of nature and all animals, and
only few days before his death express
ed desire to be in the woods among the
trees. In November 1861, he married A.
Sophia Partridge of Washington Mass.
who survives him with three children, the
eldest being Mrs. C. G. Hovey of this
place and the others Mrs. Arad Hunt of
Brattleboro and George l.. Herrick of
South Londonderry The funeral was
held at the Hovey homestead Friday,
June 2, Rev. ]. c. Eazelton officiating,
The male quartet of the Methodist church
rendered two selections. The bearers
were A. M. Merrifield H. e. Freyenhagen.
G. I. Manchester and G. B. Williams,
The burial was in the Williamsville GEM
etery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
viii Celebrate July In the Good Old :
Fashioned Way.

To all whom it may concern, be IL
known that Townshend intends to cele-
brate the Glorious Fourth" this year in
the good old-fashioned way. In the morn
ing delegation of horribles is expected TO
arrive and grace the exercises of the day
by their presence. Field sports OF various
kinds are being arranged and all will
have a chance to perform some deed which
will demand the admiration Of some fair
maid.
brass band and an orator will be in
attendance and both will be used at the
proper time. The ladies are making plans
TO feed the hungry, both morning and
evening, and ice cream and lemonade will
be on sale. A game of base ball between
the local team and some other aggrega-
ton will be one of the afternoon attrac-
lions while for the evening there will be
first-class popular entertainment, the
exact nature OF which will be announced
later. The citizens are taking hold of
this matter with commendable zeal for
they realize the good purpose which is
behind the whole movement namely, the
raising of funds for the new gymnasium
at the seminary. About so of the towns
people met Monday evening and organic
ed, and the committees having the
various matters in charge are already
at work Come and have a good time,
and help along in a worthy cause-a
suitable gymnasium for Leland and Gray
seminary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Linus Bingham is housed with measles.
Miss Fuller gave a very interesting adj
dress last Sunday.
c. l.. Dexter came Monday to look after
the building of his new house.
j. II. Fisher has been visiting his son.
Rev. E. c. Fisher, in Westminster
A valuable horse belonging to Charles
Mason had leg broken in the pasture
last week.
Frank Wood has recovered from measles
and is assisting in the care of his mother
and brother.
James A. Bruce of Claremont Joined his
wife and son, Graham, at c. e. Browns
for few days vacation.
Mrs. Reed and son, Allen, are i'll with
measles At this writing they are better.
and probably will be out again. soon.
Leon E. Bruce left Tuesday for Denver.
Colo, to visit his uncle, and. il he Is
pleased with the place he will make it his
future home.
Misses Fuller and Fairbanks of Somer-
vile, Mass, evangelists, will begin a
series of meetings in the Baptist church
Sunday, June IL.
Several attended the Windham County
Sunday school convention at whitingham
wednesday. A pleasant and profitable
gathering is reported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09

Willard Fisher was a recent visitor in
town.
Miss Florence Derry is home on va
cation.
Prof. and Mrs. Perkins left town Sat
urday morning.
Many of the old pupils were here to at
tend graduation exercises.
Mrs. Mccoy will occupy the tenement
In Harrison Eddy's house.
The Dorcas Guild met with Mrs.
Charles Willard Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Willard spent
Sunday with Mrs. Abby Willard.
DR.. and Mrs. Parker returned on Mon
day to their home in Fitchburg.
Edwin Sawyer of Hyde Park, Mass.
is recent boarder at A. A. Mason's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Derry of Brat
tleboro We're at ]. b. Derry's last week
Royal Sanderson reports the rainfall
Tor May to have three fourths of an inch.
Twelve united with the Baptist church
on Sunday one by letter the others by
baptism.
Rev. G. H. Baker oficiated at the
funeral of Baxter Gushing last Thursday
at his late home.
MIR. and Mrs. M. e. Robbins and Cortez
Boutelle of Putney were recent visitors
at Gilbert Boutelle's
Several car loads of Italians are living
near the depot and are at work in the
interest OF the broad gauge Of the future.
A family by the name OF Rowe from
Grafton have moved here this week to
occupy the Mccoy place below Harmony
The day after graduation, Friday. the
sophomore class took trip to Sunset lake,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
WEST DOVER,

Mrs. A. E. Elwell has sold her house
to Truman Green.
Mrs. Wayne Hall is caring for her
mother who is seriously i'll.
Mrs. Nellie Houghton has finished work
for Mrs Arthur Howe and returned home.
Mrs Grace Dean of Jacksonville is
spending a few days with Lorinda Fitch.
Mrs. Albert Johnson will work for Mrs
]. A. Streeter at Hazel cottage this sum-
mer.
Mrs G. H. Adams has gone to West
Wardsboro to visit her sister, Mrs. E. o.
Newell.
Verne and Jessie Adams went to Hart
ford, Conn, last week Thursday returning
Monday.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. Ellen Boyle next Wednesday after
noon. All are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. H. Crosier of Keene
are visiting at w. H. Manns s; also Mr.. and
Mrs. F. r. Mann of West Brattleboro.
Mrs. Myron Harris of Florida, Mass,
is visiting relatives and friends in this
vicinity. She will visit in Newfane be-
fore returning to her home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
WEST euILFoRp.

Sadie Coleman has begun work for
Mrs. Hawkins.
Clifford Harrington of Searsburg visited
his aunt, Mrs. H. c. Shepardson, recent
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Streeter's son and
daughter, from Wilmington, visited at r.
B. Thomass over Sunday
The ladies of the Baptist church will
serve strawberry supper at the church
vestry Wednesday evening, June IA. All
are invited.
Rev. and Mrs James Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Nichols. Mr.. and Mrs. r.
3. Thomas and Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Merriheld went to Nottingham Wednes-
day as delegates from the Baptist church
to the county Sunday school convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
BROOKSIDE.

The Jefts brothers have their mill run
ming for f. w. Knapp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Gerry are well
settled in their new home.
We are glad to see the summer boarders
coming early. Mrs. e. II. Thomas has
four ladies', including Miss S. ]. Ballard
and Miss NJ. NJ Baggs, whose ac-
quaintance many people enjoyed last sum-
mer.
There will be a lawn party on the
grounds of Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown
of East Dover Tuesday evening, June 13,
for the benefit of the Methodist society.
Cake and ice cream will be served. A
cordial invitation is extended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09

Robert Potwin has moved to BroolSline.
A. M. Merriheld bought a new work
horse in Greenfield.
Mrs. Frank Morse of Brattleboro is
visiting her sister, Mrs. D. r. Stedman.
Mrs G. B. White of Brattleboro visited
at her fathers, N. B. Perry's, Monday
and Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Herrick, who was at Albert
Timson's a few weeks, left Monday for
her home in Keene.
Mrs. Charles Brinker and Mrs. E. II.
Richardson attended the meeting of the
Eastern Star in Brattleboro Tuesday
night.
q. H. Thomas and brother of Athens
were calling on friends here Saturday
while en- route to Marlboro to visit another
brother.
We are glad to hear that the first prize
came to our place from the Townshend
prize speaking contest, Miss Abbie Adams
being the successful contestant.
Mrs. e. H. Tuthil is spending a few
weeks with her husband in Meriden.
Conn, where he has charge of a gang
OF men who are building an electric rail-
road.
Miss Loina Davis, who has worked for
Mrs. Dunklee the past three years. has
gone TO work for Mr.. Cherries people In
Newfane. She will be greatly missed in.
the Methodist church, where she has been
a constant attendant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
WEST ToWNsHENp.

C. L. Howe and Clement Jenison went
TO Ryegate this week
Mrs. II. F. Wood Of Hoocick Falls 1.
with her sister, Mrs. Henry Richardson.
Miss Lillian Williams has been spend.
ing several days with her brother. Fred.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grout Of Athol and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Grout of Newfane are
visiting their brother. L. L. Grout.
Misses Christabel and Winnifred Gar.
field are at home from Leland and Gray
seminary, having graduated last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Richardson and A. w
kidder attended the funeral of Mrs
Stoddard in South Londonderry last week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
EAST DOVER,

There will be a band concert and ice
cream supper Friday evening, June 16,
under the auspices of the East Dover
Cornet band.
Children's day will be observed at the
Baptist church next Sunday, June II,
with appropriate exercises by the chill
dren and others.
The ladies of the Methodist aid society
will have a social on the lawn of Mr.
and Mrs. James Brown Tuesday evening,
June 10. Ice cream and cake will be
served. All are cordially invited to at
tend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
GUILFORD,

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Thomson of
Fitchburg, Mass, were guests at Joel
Flagg's the first of the week.
Next Sunday will be observed as child
ren's day at the Congregational church
at IL o'clock a. m.
Frank Johnson, the mail carrier, is on
the sick list and G. p. Miller as substitute
is making the rounds of delivery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
COMPLETE TREATMENT
For Every HumOur ST.

Complete external and internal
treatment for every humour, consist
ing of Cuticura Soap, Ointment. and
Pills, may now be had for one dollar
A single set is often sufficient to cuTe
the most torturing, disfguring. itch
ing, burning, and scaIy humours
eczemas, rashes, and irritations, from
infancy to age, when all else fails.
. C1sITa Sep Ointment and Ps sold hrouEhOu,
~ send for Skin and Blood Puriacs ion fi'p~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
DUNN ERSToN.

Ula Davis is convalescent
Oscar Bennett is very ill with pneu-
monia.
Crows have been doing considerable
damage to farmers corn.
The heavy rain of Wednesday brighten
ed grass and crops wonderfully.
Several people visited the Pomona
Grange at Wardsboro last Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
Of their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
druggists in every part Of the world. Twen-
X-hve cents bottle. Be sure and ask for
no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
GREEN RIVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carey of Athol
visited their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs
David Worden, last week
Mrs. B. A. Stanley and daughter of
Gardner, Mass, are spending a few weeks
with Mrs. Stanleys father, George
Bracket.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09

A man in Los Angeles, Cal, has a con-
tract with the government of Sinaloa.
Mex, to survey all the wild land in that
state. He will receive one-third of the
land he surveys to pay for his work, and
acres coming to him at the end of the iob
He is planning to establish an American
colony.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
sTRATToN.

Frank Lackey of Vernon was in town
last week.
Elmer Eddy has begun saving in his
new mill
Henry Eddy has moved back to his old
farm for the summer
The ladies' sewing society viii meet
with Mrs. Win Lyman Thursday after
noon, June Is. All are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09
The Only Home.

Home is a shrine where all men part;
Not the hills that protect our dead,
Not the roof where we lay our head.
But the place where we lay our heart.
-[Lloyd Roberts in the Outlook
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09

A girl can manage to get along with
out dimple If there is plenty OF sun
shine in her smile.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-09

., ant ants and Hide Buyers
an eroll s. Page. Hyde
year is to purchase their
stomachPelts, Tallow and
only mech. He pays the
Hostetter market values.
DeS5 meath eau some one in
physicians $ no agent, to
the stomaCo pick up for
stimulate thp Pelts, and
prevent the with which
clogged; TITS thorouHh-
with sick h,.,... -. o%en
burn, indigestFAet Values
cramps, insom
urge you to
genuine must
over the neck { sleepless-
ion, dys-
rye Pills.
The action OF medicine
Is pleasant, mild
ly stimulate the
bowels, but do no
to please. Try Il
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-09-13
Dillon Society Is Shocked.

DILLON, Sept. "a $40, 900 damage
suit and a divorce case, both OF which
were filed in the district court here
this morning by J. H. Clayton, have
caused a sensation in social circles of
the town. The damage suit is brought
against Frederick Schiller, one OF the
wealthiest sheep men and land lei
in the county. Clayton asks damages
of Schiller for breaking up his family
and charges that the defendant has
been guilty of improper relations with
his wife. Ia the divorce suit against
Mrs. Fannie Clayton the husband
names Schiller as a correspondent.
Ia his damage salt Clayton says
that on account of the conduct of
Schuler and Mrs. Clayton, he has sui.
fered great distress. OF mind and body
and has los, al affection for his wife.
Because of these injuries he asks
Judgment for SlO,O Schiller has
lived in B~caverhead county for many
years and was generally respected
He has a large family, his children
being all grown and are among the
most respected people of Dillon. |,
il -stim atcd that Schiller has amassed
a fortune of upwards of 500, 900 since
he came to Dillon. He is also prom
| ipent ia church circles.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-09-13
like Finding Money.

Finding health is like finding money
so think those who are sick. When
you have a cough, cold, SORE throat
l;ks W. w pavh.r of San5v a,ai
Va. He says: 81 had a terrible chest
trouble, caused by smoke and coal
dust on my lungs: but after finding no
relief in other remedies, l was cured
by DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs aud Colds" Great
est sale of any cough or lung medicine
in the world. At w. j. Minar's drug
store: soc. aud Sl.OO: guaranteed.
Trial bottle free.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-09-13
ALIAS SUM MONS.

In tn" district court of the Twelfth judicial dis
irict of the State of Montana, in and for the
county of Choutaau.
Fred. |. Esmay, plaintiff, ". Ida Il. Esmay,
defendant.
The State of Montana sends greetings to the
above named defendant.
You are hereby summoned to answer the com
plant in this action which is filed in the office of
the clerk of this court, a copy of which l. here
with served upon you in county wherein you
reside, and 10 file your answer and serve Il
COPY thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney
within twenty COO days after the service of
this summons, exclusive of the day of service,
and in case of your failure to appear or answer
judgment will be taken against you by default
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Thi. said action il brought for the purpose of
obtaining q decree Of divorce on the grounds
thai defendant committed adultery on the 18th
day of August, 1909.
- Witness my hand and the seal of said
court this 9TH day of September. A. ID.
SEAL" 1865. CHAS. H.. BOYLE,
Clerk.
Bv HAIRY &. SMITH, Deputy Clerk.
j. *. Bramble, attorney for plaintiff
First publication, September :, 1909.