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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23
VERNON.

Lee Barnes is ill with tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. f o. Lee are in Fitch
burg, Mass. for a few days.
Miss Hattie Jaquith of South London
derry is guest at a. II. Jaquitns
The surprise party at A. A. Dunk
lees last Tuesday evening was largely
attended many friends going from this
part of the town. \ very enjoyable
evening was spent by all
The state board OF agriculture will
hold a meeting at the vestry Of Union
church Friday, March 2. afternoon and
evening. Subjects of interest to farmers
of Vermont will be discussed by popular
and instructive speakers. Everybody is
invited.
Chester Lee passed his 95th birthday
anniversary last Saturday. He is enjoy
ing remarkably good health and is as
clear in his mental faculties as ever. This
winter he made two clothes frames for
the ladies' festival, also contributed a
pint jar full OF walnut meats which he
extracted from the shells the number OF
which was the subject OF many guesses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23

Under the proposed consular reform
bill there will be seven classes of con-
suls-general, the first class drawing
$4,000 a year. the second $4,000. the
third $4,000, the fourth $500, the fifth
$4,000 and the sixth $4,000. Consuls will
be divided into seven classes. drawing in
class order, $4,000, $500. $4,000 $4,000
$4,000, $500 and $1,000 This ought to
attract young men of talent. particularly
as under the new system of appointment
and promotion there Is an assurance NJ
permanency of tenure of office The
consulships nave always been regarded as
political perquisites and have been
handled with little regard to business
methods. 1t has happened frequently
that offices with $1,000 to $4,000 SALARY
would pay in addition several thousand
dollars in fees, thus making the office
more remunerative than that of a cab
met officer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23

Easton Dodge has finished work at Mr..
Bardwell's mill.
Albert Johnson has moved from his
fathers to his place on the hill, and Mr..
and Mrs. Clifton Streeter are working for
Charles Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Lee went Wednes-
day to Fitchburg to visit Mrs Sawyer,
who formerly lived in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Stockwell were in
town Sunday to visit Mrs. Stockwell's
mother, Mrs. Martha Tyler VINO recently
returned from Boston.
Chester Lees 95th birthday anniversary
was passed very pleasantly at his home
Saturday, Feb. H. His daughter from
Maine and few other friends were there
to help observe the day and to partalSe OF
the birthday cake.
A petition to the Boston & Maine and
Central Vermont railroads has been cir
culated and largely signed by the citi-
Gems Of Vernon and Mortified, asking
for change In the location of the station
at South Vernon of the West side of the
tracks in such a way as to abolish the
dangerous grade crossings at that place
encouragement has been given that some
action will be taken by the companies and
a hearing is expected to take place soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23
NE SELL YOUR ARILm
A Town Which Was nuIIt In a MIGHT.

One day mountain valley, with 20 in
habitants; in week a pulsating mining
camp of 1000 people-that is the history
OF Manhattan, so miles northeast of Gold
neld, Nevada. A low estimate places the
exodus to the new fields from Goldfield
alone at 1000 persons. Two hundred dol
lars day has been bid for automobiles
by those anxious TO reach the camp in a
hurry. Hundreds OF teams line the two
roads to the latest camp. Life at the
new camp is strenuous. There is no law
Lots have jumped in prices from S25 to
$500, and fancy prices are asked for all
commodities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23
LONDONDERRY.

Leroy Davis and p r. Holt nave been
In Boston buying horses
F. e. Davis has bought the farm now
occupied by Vilroy Warner.
Inc many friends of DR.. l.. S. Arnold
VIII be pleased to learn that he il gain
ing. At present writing he is comfortable.
Mo. Diana Abbott is very i'll at the
nome OF her daughter, Mrs Vilroy Warner.
she Is being cared for at present by a
trained nurse from Keene
The drama, "Triss" or Beyond the
Rockies which was great success in
ms place, will be repeated in Chester
Monday, Feb. 26, by the same cast.
Although the calico ball was not a sue
cess financially owing to the heavy ex-
Penses 1t was enjoyed by about 40 couples.
The prize for the most unique costume was
won by Miss Amy Strong of Landgrove.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.

The Produce National bank has been
organized at South DeerfieId. Charles F.
Clark Of Sunderland has been elected
president and Henry ID. Packard Of Green
field cashier.
Almon Peck. SO, who lived with his only
son, S. A. Peck, at Phillips street in
Greenfield. committed suicide by hanging
Tuesday while temporarily insane. He
was a well-known farmer and business
man in Proctorsville, VT, many years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23

A parcels-post convention has been con-
cluded between the United States and
Sweden. taking effect the present month.
Parcels exchanged between the two
countries must not exceed $50 in value,
weigh more than four pounds six ounces.
nor measure more than three feet six
inches In length, and six feet In length
and girth combined. Postage must he
prepaid in full at the following rate 10
cents for each pound or fraction Of n
pound. delivery charge not exceeding
I'VE cents may be collected of the addressee
Of each parcel. The same regulations
apply to parcels for Norway. A PARCELS
post convention has also recently gone into
effect between this country and Great
brttaln' the same rates applying as in the
case Of Sweden and Norway
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23
SOUTH VERNON.
House Warming at A. A. punkles,.

House Warming at A. A. Dunklee's.
On Tuesday evening. Feb. 20. nearly
200 friends and neighbours of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Dunklee congratulated them upon
the completion of their house which has
been thoroughly remodeled and rebuilt
during the past season. Six years ago
Mr. Dunklee built fine barn with stabl-
ing capacity for about 100 cows, besides
other stock. The barn IS a thoroughly
built structure and a model of conven-
fence. This year he has provided for his
family and himself equally as well. 50
that now Walnut Grove Dairy Farm is.
without doubt, as handsome, convenient
and luxurious a farm home as can be
found in New England. The house con-
taIns about 20 rooms, with a porch of
two stories on the eastern exposure and
bay windows on both floors on the south
side. The inside finish is hard wood in
natural colors. The heating Is by steam
p radia tors being used All the buildings
are lighted by acetylene gas and the
plumbing Is the most modern style and
finish. After the greetings were over Mr.
and Mrs. Dunklee were conducted to seats
in the living room where a genuine sur
prise awaited them which was announced
to them by their pastor, Rev. l. NJ
blanchard, who, speaking in behalf of
their numerous friends, presented them
with silver service, a complete dinner
set, two easy chairs, a dozen silver tea
spoons, a dozen desert spoons and a ten
dollar gold piece; also a nut bowl from
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Harvey and flowers
from Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Harvey and Miss
Dora Cakes He also read a congratu-
latory letter from A. H. Harvey, who
could not be present. Mr.. Dunlxlee feel
ingly responded for himself and Mrs.
Dunklee. NJ. 1. Reed was called upon,
who briefly spoke Of the prosperity of
Mr. Dunklee as the natural result Of up
right dealing, which brings the highest
esteem of ones fellow citizens. Music
was followed by refreshments of cake,
coffee and ice cream. The out OF town
guests present were Mr.. and Mrs H. w.
Harvey of Keene, c.. ]. Cakes of Ber-
nardston, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Newton.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Woodland OF East
Mortified and Miss Edith Sanders of
Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23
They Wand Moro Poultrv Food.

The best evidence a man can offer OF his
ability to do a thing is the fact that
he does it. Joseph Smith of Toronto, Ont,
securing satisfied customers. Here is the let
ter; After handling Pages Perfected Poul-
try Food for four years and using It at my
ly as an egg producer. Those whom have
persuaded to try it are constantly calling on
me and getting more. Kindly ship me two
obliRe"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23

George Harvey OF New York, the Peach
am boy who is now the editor OF the
North American Review and Harpers
Weekly, has demonstrated his faith in
Vermont institutions by taking out
straight life policy OF $4,000 with the
National Life Insurance company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23

Rev. Henry Archambault OF Providence.
r. l., visited his sister. Mrs. c. L. Staples.
last week.
]. f. Mann did a speciality act for the
Don Warbler company at NIillers Falls
last evening.
James Ryan has finished work at the
Halle & Frost mill and gone to Provi-
dence, r. l.
Rev. d. c. Ling has been unable to
attend his usual duties two weeks owing
to rheumatism.
navy has been visiting at James Han
cocks this week.
Prof. F. f. Mason came home from
Pawtucket. r. l., Saturday owing to the
illness Of his mother.
Miss Wiswall OF Lexington. Mass
visited her sister Miss Margaret Wiswau
from Friday till Sunday
Mr.. Duncan Of Mt Hermon supplied
lne Conversational pulpit Sunday Rev.
w. F. White being away.
Miss Inez Snow Of winchendon re-
turned home Wednesday after a several
days visit at J. G. Shows
Francis Harmon. Mrs. II. F. smith and
Miss Anna Murphy OF Peterboro spent
a few days in town last week
Edwin $. McField and Mrs y. W.
-
:. McField. jr.. the past ten days.
The meeting Of the odd Fellows OF the
18th district viii be held at Keene
March :. Unity lodge will work the
intiatory degree.
Miss Christina Robertson is home from
the MacDuffie school at Springfield. Mass.
and Is entertaining a schoolmate. Miss
Frances Moore Of Colorado.
Daniel L. Fisher has sold his interest in
the lions Hill press to Myron Dickerman
w. X Hildreth will continue as superin-
tendant OF the establishment
Robert Bruce has moved out OF the
Dawson tenement on High street and
Raymond Swan. the new loom dxer at the
Halle & Frost mill. has moved in.
Mrs. +. l. Latham and child OF Boston
are visiting relatives in town. Mr.
Latham returned to Boston the first OF
the week after spending n few days here
The French society will hold a concert
and dance AT the town hall next Tuesday
evening The Hinsdale brass band will
furnish music. Carl Leitsinger will con-
duct the band.
The high school pupils planned on a
sleighride to Putney Wednesday after
noon but were compelled to give il up
owing to the stormy weather In the
evening. however. they had a party at
the Grand Army hall and enjoyed dancing
and cards several hours. Refreshments
were served.
Miss Melissa Howard celebrated her
18th birthday anniversary at her home
on River street Monday afternoon and
evening. Many called between three and
nine O'Clock to accept of the hospitality
OF Miss Howard and to offer congratula-
lions. There were many very useful gifts
and an abundance OF beautiful flowers
left to cheer Miss Howard and to remind
her Of the occasion. Refreshments Of
cake, sandwiches and coffee were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23

c. W. Stafford was in Boston last Fri
day,
o; c. Robertson was in Boston last
week
F. O. Packard fell and injured his side
last week.
Mrs, Edward Mc5regor OF Derry mas
been visiting in town.
Miss Mary Felch Of Gresham is home
for two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Henry c. Holland has been in East
Weymouth. Mass. this week.
c. D. Farr Of Springfield. Mass. was
in town Friday and Saturday
Miss Edith He'll has gone to Pinehurst.
y C.. to work I'm a large MOTEL
Mrs. Edda Stratton OF Ashburnham.
Mass. was in town last week
Mrs Alice Beals Of Westmoreland visit
ed at j. II. Holman's last week.
Miss Caroline b. Howe gave readings at
Gardner. Mass, Wednesday evening.
Mrs. W. c. Bunce OF Hartford. Conn.
was guest in town a few days last week
Roy Taylor returned to Boston the first
Of the week after spending a few days in
town.
Miss Anna Britton OF Millers Falls and
friend have been visiting at Geo. Brit
toms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23

The simplest and best regulator Of the dis
ordered liver IN the world. are carter's Little
Liver Pills; They give prompt relief in sick
cure constipation and piles; remove saloWness
and pimPles from. the complexion, and are
mild and gentle in their operation on the
and as easy 20 take as sugar. One pill a
dose. Price rs cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23
How to Feed pouI,rv Rood.

We will send free, postpaid, to any farmer
OF. poultryman who will write us, mentioning
this paper our directions for feeding Pages
represent the combined experience of some Of
the best poultrymen in New England who
have used our food successfully. There are
care to be given hens 70 produce the best re-
suits Carroll S Page. Hyde Park, VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23

o. E. Bragg Of Keene will be in Hiusda,e
Friday tilling the many Orders which he has
received. and anyone wishing to see his fine
samples from three OF the hest manufaci uring
companies IN the cities may do go ut their
leisure. as Mr.. Bragg will call with pleasure
upon receiving postal card giving name and
street number in Hinsdae. For orders for
April there will be six TO eight days. SO
o. E. BRAGG,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23
DIR. GEO; R. ANDERSON,

Office and residences. IS Main street Sur.
gerry in all its branches q speciality. Once
hours, until 10 q. m. to 2.30 p. m, even
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-23
HENRY M. MOORE DEAD.
He Was President Of the Trustees Of
Northteld Seminary and Mt. Hermon
School,

Henry NJ. Moore as. president Of the
trustees of Mortified seminary and Mt.
Hermon school, died at The Mortified in
Mortified Monday night. He was a mem
Der of the wholesale hat firm of Moore.
Smith & Co, Of Boston more than 30 years
and was known throughout the entire
country as a religious worker. William
r. Moody has referred to him as the most
widely known Christian layman i'm New
England for over 40 years
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-01-11
The Question Box,

There is nothing quite so likely to in
terest so many in a grange meet
ing as we'll conducted question box.
and rlany a diflident member who has
subsequently found it not difficult
matter to talk easily and inteliigentiy
on given subject owes the removal Of
that feeling of embarrassment and diff
tldence to being called upon to answer
question from the question box The
secret of Il good lecturers programme
is to interest as many as possible in its
presentation. 1t is Il good plan for him
to prepare the questions with reference
to the qualifications Of given persons
to answer them, and then give the Ques-
ton to the one for whom it was pre-
pared. Thus embarrassment and in
ability to properly answer a question
will be avoided, and the grange will be
the more enlightened thereby.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-01-11
CENATURiZED ALCOHOL.
4 New Product For Industrial and
Commercial Purposes.

TIE safety and prosperity of agricul-
ture must ever depend upon its diver
Sity. Self interest. if no other reason
should prompt each tller of the soil to
assist every other tiller to succeed in
his particular line of farming. The pro-
duc2r of cotton who is alive to his in
tcrests will encourage and protect the
corn raiser, the dairyman and the
wheat grower. The modern farmer
will be quick, too, in seeking Il new
outlet for his product, new uses, build
in@ up new demands.
I MS idea is Just now being supported
in new field, said the committee on
agriculture of the national grange. by
an attempt to secure the removal Of
tie tax on denaturiZed alcohol or alco-
hol manufactured from grain, potatoes
AID other farm products, to be used for
IL ustrial and mechanical purposes.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-01-11

1ne goyernMent tax or Sos per gallon
now prohibits practically this promis-
ing reinforcement to our income from
the farm. Were the tax removed grain
alcohol would almost at once come into
general use. not only in thousand
items of manufacture, but would fur
nish from our farms an inexhaustible
supply of fuel for domestic purposes,
motor fuel for gasoline engines, farm
engines of every sort. automobiles, the
lighter vessels--in fact. there seems to
be no limit to which the alcohol engine
might not aspire. 1t is said that con-
serYativc estimate places the demand
In the immediate future for denatur-
lied alcohol, tax free. Mt 100000 gal
Ions annually for these several pur-
poses. This vast amount would at once
furnish legitimate market for 50,0Oo,-
OC0 bushels of corn, or its equivalent in
potatoes. bects. etc.
\ resolution asking for the removal
of the tax above mentioned was adopt
ed by the national grange.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-01-11
BEAUTY OF THE DEGREES.
How Degree Teams Are Raising the
Standard In Degree Work.

II is an auspicious sign that so many
special degree teams are being organ
ized in oranges all over the country
1t means that there is striving after
the ideal in the comforting of degrees,
which requires most careful prepara-
ton and persistent practice. There is
ample opportunity here for the best
talent to interest itself. and the result
ca,l only be the highest degree of per-
fcction it is possible to attain. The
rare beauty of the degree work when
we'll performed commends our ritual
to the most critical observers as being
second to none if only that beauty be
brought out as it may be by well drill
cu Ccgree teams.
Ia this connection we quote q para
gal il from il Maine paper descriptive
Of the degree staff and auxiliary of
Auburn grange:
Led lights. picturesque tableauX and
good music added flavor to the Impress
i7e degree work, whis was followed
by an elaborate and peI.ectly executed
drill by the large auxiliary and the in
coming of a merry band OF harvesters,
0caying the fruits of their toll in their
ll'iIs. And not the least attractive fea-
.uie of the whole entertainment, for
such it was III the truest sense. We're
he graceful drapcrieS of the varicol-
)ret gowns worn by the ladies during
the degree work and the more somber
regIiia of the men. After the final in
StrC"tions in the degrees were given
the auxiliary marched III. The ladies
all wore Grecian 'dresses of cream
color. while the men wore broad sashes.
vi carried STATS OF white. The march
ing and countermarching. the elaborate
fgures, the kneeling and pretty posing
ana picturesque groupings, several of
which We're intensified by coored
Nights. We're to all appe4 'ance perfect"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-01-11
Music In the Grange.

Every grange has musical talent, Ia
tent or developed. but usually somewhat
developed OF such make liberal use
on grange programmes. nothing fits in
quite SO we'll with readings. discussions.
essays and debates as music. The bet
ter the music the better the programme,
but it should be the lecturers aim to
encourage every member having mu-
steal ability to contribute to the inter
est of the meeting.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-01-11

- oU't tGia go er,iiY and forever be mas
et!c, iul 0f Iifc nerve ~" Igor, take Note
tnc. LLe .yu'ricr- Tprl,gr, that maKes wenG Iner
..rCig. ali diuax ISIS. juc or q. Cure guaran
se"d Booklet ana Sample free. A.t.resi
st"~ ~ Remeds On Chicar Tew vorb
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-01-11

Great wisdom is needed just now in
steering the grange ship in straight
course to avoid possible shoals and
rocks of disaster. Good men are at
the helm and behind the guns. however.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-01-11

If there is no grange in your locality
reader, write for particulars to the
master of the state grange in your
state. and he will give all the reces-
sarY particulars.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-10
THE FINANCIAL MARKETS.
MONEY MARKET SITUATION THE DOMINATING IN
FLUENCE.
IeguIary in High Call Rates and Stingeny in Time
Money! Also-CoN portaion Facilitated By Teasys Action.

ments OF conditions Just issued by the Controller
or the Currency and the next succeeding call,
or by requiring statements under oath from off,
GERS OF country banks that they had not sent
any part of their government deposits 70 this
city 10 be loaned on CALL and from officers Of
local depository institutions that they had made
loans at only regular rates" as TO the inter-
probation Of which expression there is likely to
be wide variance of views
The most interesting development Of the week.
apart from the reconstruction in effect of the
gold import facilitation order. was the announce
ment by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
that IL had divested itself of the ownership Of
one-half OF the Baltimore & Ohio and Norfolk
q Western stock. which it had held for several
years. retaining only 20 per cent of the total
outstanding stock OF each Of these two roads
The Pennsylvania is expected 10 take similar
action I'm regard to it's holdings in Chesapeake
& Ohio. and the New York Central its ally in
the conception and working out of the COM
munity of interest plan, may follow a like
course; but these great systems are likely TO
continue TO be looked up 10 and 20 have their
suggestions followed by the smaller roads. their
stock holdings in which will still be substantial
although no longer representing practical con-
troll.
Excellent reports continue to be received as
10 the condition of the growing crops. splendid
harVests Of wheat and corn and cotton being 10
all intents and purposes an assured fact. These
brilliant prospects give ground for confidence IN
the continuance for another year of the country
wide prosperity. Business everywhere is active
and profitable with the possibility of money
strinsency through excessive stock and real
estate speculation the only definite cloud on the
horizon. The railroads, with all their increased
equipment and their extension and betterment
work during the last few years. are not able to
handle expeditiOusly the great volume of traf-
hc Offering. The iron market. the barometer Of
trade" is booming; and IL is due chiefly TO the
conservatism of the United States Steel Corpora
uon, which Mr.. Bryan would shatter into a null
utude OF small competing concerns, that prices
or finished iron and steel products are kept with
In reasonable bounds Everywhere the demand
Is for labOr-frOm the grain fields OF the West
from the cotton fields Of the South, from the
ore lands of Minnesota from the habitat OF
many another industry. But the problem of ad-
Justlng the surplus supply of labor in the cities
10 the demand in various parts Of the United
States is another story.