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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
GRAFTON.

Stuart Rickett returned to Brartleboro
last week
Mrs. Jane Cady has been visiting Mrs
Martha Pollard
Warren J. sherwin) has sold his bousA
to c. w. Fairbank
DR.. w. F. Lahiff of Keene was a. ~
hotel last Friday. 'i'o
70; M. Johnson has returned and in
tends to carry on his farm
All schools In town. except the grammar
school, began Monday April 80.
Mrs: p. H. Bragg is visiting her mar
ehts' MI and Mrs. Albert futile.
Miss Ethel futile has returned from n
Visit with her sister in Brattleboro.
Mrs. ID. G. Culver and two Children
Oh AlDany' N. T., are at H. c. Wright's
mrs. W. s. Eaton, who has been I'll
win grip and rheumatism two weeks Is
gaining. "SsNS' Is
Miss Marguerite Merrifeld has bAen ~
nome from Fitchburg for a weeks va =
cation. va
Mrs; Calista Reed is at home after
spending the winter with her sister. Mrs
Perham, In Cambridgeport.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Colburn vara
called 10 Westminster Monday To a.
bot. @ND''i Ao-
MRS II. r. Church and her sons
Harry and Arthur, came Tuesday from,
New York TO Maplewood, their summer
Miss Sarah Ayers returned Friday
from Everett, Mass, where she snent
the the winter with her niece, Mrs. A. Fl
mrs: Sidney Hemenway and ohildrar
whe nave been at w. S. Hemenwav's
curing the winter, have gone to Bel
employment. mas
Or: Edward Kirkland OF Bellows Falls
Maze iu rev y r. Stocking Of Newtonville.
OF the week and enjoyed a davis fisbine
over 100 fish. secured
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
The Stream Of pestb.

colonel Ingersol an abstemious liver
n ~ mad great horror OF the evils
VI VI urunkenness. 1t was at the Mum trial
~, ~ Shieago' way back in 1875. that he
uttered the following. impassioned de-
hunelation OF drink:
oeneve that alcohol to a certain de-
sLee demoralizes those who make n those
, VINO sell 1t, and those who drink n he
heye from the time it issues from tSe
colied and poisonous worm of the disti1lerv
until It empties into the hen of crime
9eath and dishonor, 1t demoralizes every
oody that touches It, 1 do not believe that
anybody can contemplate the subject
Wltnout becoming prejudiced against his
1iquiu crime. All you have to do is TO
think OF the wrecks upon either hank Of
TINS stream Of death-of the suicIdes IN
the insanity, OF the poverty of the
ignorance, Of the distress. OF the little
chlldren Juggling at the faded dresses OF
weeping and despairing wives, asking for
oSeaoi OF the men Of genius II has wrecked;
OF the millions who have STRUGGLED
with the imaginary serpents produced by
thls devilish thing. And when Won think
VI tne Jalls, OF the almshouses, OF the
prisons. and of the scaffolds upon either
pahk-l do not wonder that ever-thought-
lul man Is prejudiced against the damned
stun called alcohol"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
cAM1RIpeEPoRr

to Frank Davis. P'"Se ie'e
Rev; W. H. Miles began his pastorate
MISS Fanny L. Dimond is visiting in
Bellows Falls and Springfield.
Mr.. Davis has moved from the Fair
OailAs Iarm into the Chaplin house.
Mrs, Mrs. A. A. Wyman and Miss Etbelind
Springfield. III
Mr.. and Mrs. MouItrop OF AIstead
Elroy Wyman. MIS-
o,t MRS Marena BAN is at home again
aiter spending the winter in Bellows
rams. Her son. Arthur S. ban and tamil,
nave come to live with her.
Inc following delegates to the county
convention SaIt a1, at WilliamsviIle were elected
last thursday afternoon at the meeting
OF the w. c. T. u: Mrs. Flora n WaIi[er
MIS- Oma HARDWOOD, Mrs H. M Bemis,
MIS- +. d. Goodrich and Mrs. A w wild
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04

Skilleen of Dartmouth is the pitching
wonder of the year in the college ranks
He has won his games from Brown, Har-
ward and Holy Cross.
The Brattleboro high school team will
open the season on Saturday with game
at Athol against the high school team Of
that town. Brasor will probably twirl
for Brattleboro.
William Fitzmaurice, one of the Brat
tleboro old-dmers who has played several
seasons in the Connecticut league. is with
the Lowell club in the New England
league this season.
The Phoenix base ball team has been
organized for the season and wishes 10
arrange games with amateur organza-
tons in Brattleboro and nearby towns.
Clubs with open dates are requested 10
address the manager Edward J. Coils
Fred Woodcock who was for two seas
ons the star pitcher of the local semi
professional team, is still interested in
the game to the extent of acting as coach
for the Dorchester high school Woodcocik
is engaged in insurance business in Bos-
ton.
The Holy Cross sluggers were baffied at
Burlington unexpectedly when they lost
to the University of Vermont SO. Camp
bell of the university, who pitched in the
Northern league, kept the hits well scat
tered, while Fraser a former Goddard
seminary boy, who was in the box for
Holy Cross, was bumped hard from the
first inning.
The Springfield, Vt. team will be the
opponents Of the Athletics on the home
grounds tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon
at $780, Cornell Of Bellows Falls will be
In the box for the visitors and BILLY"
Aver, the veteran catcher, will support
him behind the bat. Springfield has
always been the home of good ball play
ers and the bunch coming will give a
satisfactory account of themselves. Ellis
and Allen will again be Brattleboros bat
terry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
WESTMINSrER.

Charlie Hitchcock Of Westminster West
Is working for G. B. Hall this season.
The county convention of Christion En-
deavor will be held here next week
Thursday
w. 70. Morrison, who recently moved
to Walkers tenement, is at work for 7
Z. Leach.
Mr., and Mrs. Partridge and daughter
OF Winchenoon, Mass, were recent gnasts
OF Mr. and Mrs. S. w. Kendall.
Luke Rice. who is very feeble and not
able to care for himself. is going TO Put
ney' to be cared for by Mrs. Jennie
Woods.
Abial Abbott, IS, who lived on the
Miner place, died Of pneumonia. The fi-
neral was held Monday. He leaves a
wife and five sons.
Maurice, the little son of Mr. and Mrs
Walter M. Ware. died Sunday at the age
OF II months and 2S days. The funeral
was held at the house Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
Hasklns Better Equipped.
IGroton Times. ]

Hon, Kittridge Haskins and Gov. c. j.
Bell have both announced their candidacy
for congressional honors in this district
Mr. Haskins for reelection and Gov Bell
as a new seeker after the laurel
Congressman Haskins has served the
state faithfully and well. He is in the
harness and knows how to keep the tugs
taut. His legal ability, good Judgment
and hard work have made him a respected
and helpful member, and a good counselor
in all matters of legislation. He has
added to the good name of Vermont and
furthered her progress.
Gov. Bell has made a good governor,
but, as 1t looks to the Times, lacks in
legal learning and general law, both of
which are necessary to constructive legis-
lation. We have no desire to disparage
Gov. Bell, but we believe in certain fitness
of things and while Gov. Bells aspira-
tions are legitimate and honorable, yet
the Times believes Congressman Hasklns
is the better equipped man for the place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
Hard Working Joe oauthler.

A few years ago one of the most regu-
lar attendants at the "store court" in
Lyndon, VT, was a French Canadian
farmer named Joe Gauthier. One day the
conversation turned on farm work. and
Joe volunteered the remark that he I'M
doubleday did more work than any one
else present.
How much do you do?" questioned the
storekeeper
'Me?" answered Joe "oh, I meelk nine
cow every day"
And do you have any one to help you?"
pursued the merchant
"oh, yes" said Joe; ma wife, she help
some"
And how many does your wife milk p"
continued the questioner.
ma wife" responded Joe. ooh, ma
wife she meelk eight. "-CPhilip s. Ide of
Wayland, Mass, in Boston Sunday Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL NEWS.
DR.. A. J. PULLEN A CANDIDATE.
Former 5rattIeboro Man Looking for
Office Of County Treasurer In Fond du
Lac, Wisconsin,


Lac, Wisconsin.
The Daily Commonwealth of Fond du
Lac, Wis. Issue of April 2S, announced
that Dr. A. ]. Pullen of North Fond du
Lac would be a candidate for nominal
tion as county treasurer on the Repub
lican ticket. The present incumbent will
not be candidate for reelection and DIR.
Pullen has received letters from several
OF the business men of Fond du Lac as
surfing him Of their support. The Com
monwealth said in part:
The fact is emphasized that North Fond
du Lac has never been represented in
county office, and the opinion is expressed
that a good candidate from there would
receive hearty Endorsement throughout
the county.
DR.. unen has been, since the founda-
ton of North Fond du Lac merely as
railway settlement, one of the foremost
men of the village. Coming there in Nos
vember, 1900, when there were only
few houses and the Wisconsin Central
shops. he was appointed physician for
the Wisconsin Central Railway company,
and settled there TO make his home. hav-
ing selected that as a location while he
was still living in Vermont, his native
state. From the time of his coming
DR.. Pullen took an active interest in
the affairs of the village. and, upon the
OISdHlZdtlOn OI school district, was
elected president of the board of educa-
ton. As such he personally superintend-
ed the erection of the mckinley school,
in 1901, and the Washington school two
years Eater. He has continued at the
head of the board of education up to the
present time. He was elected president
of the village board in 1904, one year
after the Incorporation of the village. and
was reelected in 1905. He was not
candidate at the recent election. He was
one of the prime movers in the effort to
secure a passenger and freight depot for
North d du Lac, which has resulted
in such a depot being ordered by the state
railway commission. DIR. Pullen has also
taken an active interest in county affairs
and has been delegate from North Fond
du Lac to Republican county conventions
on several occasions.
In business affairs he has been equally
prominent, He has been for several years
a stakeholder and director of the Fond du
Lac Home company, and superintendent
of its business at North Fond du Lac
He was instrumental in the establishment
of the First Wisconsin bank at North
Fond du Lac, and is its vice president.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
Millinery Section.

We have made extensive prepare
tons for this Children's Week in this
section. Never before have we ex-
hibited such an array of children's
headwear as at this time. One of
the most popular styles which we are
showing is the plain braid Continen-
tai, in five different styles, all pretti-
ly trimmed.
One of the pleasing features of
this hat is that it is very light weight,
and the demand this year will be ex-
traordinary.
We are showing a line of Hoods.
so popular this season, made of
braids or chip straws. This is one
of the most popular of the misses
hats of the season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
A. STEIGER & co.
HOLYoKE, MASS.
ChiIdren'S Week.

Next week will be devoted to the
children. Everything for the young
folks, from yard goods to ready
made garments. Particular attention
will be paid next week, however, to
our new Children's Section, on the
third floor. Here will be found in
abundance, the latest styles in coats,
suits and dresses.
Among them are the college"
suits, and Gretchen" dresses, as
well as the pretty little box coats, so
similar to those designed for the
boys.
In this section will be found a
complete line of dainty white dresses
for graduation and confirmation ex-
ercises. All sizes and all prices.
A fit is guaranteed either way.
Peerless exhibit of new, novel and
alluring merchandise will be found in
this section, and with our progressive
method and pleasing prices, we feel
sure that if you once visit US, you
will become constant patron.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04

Tny love shall chant its own beatitudes
AFTER It's own self-worlSing. A chiId's
set on the signing lips. shall make thee
glad; 'nee
thee rich; mans
A SICK man helped by thee shan make
thee strong; ''''''Ne
rhou shalt be served myself by everv
or service which thou hast rendered
-lE. B. Browning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
Hasklns Has the Newspaper Support.
[Morrisville News and Citizenl

The press on the east side and the
entire state for that matter, are quite
generally in favor of the denomination
Of Congressman Haskins. Gov Bell has
two or three papers in his district while
all the rest are for Haskins The gov
ernor, however, isn't saying much, bur
1t is said that he counts on pretty solid
support from the Grange, and as the
Grange is quite numerous" results
favorable to him are anticipated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
Way Down In Old Vermont.
[From Homeland Guest, chicago

Way down in little old Vermont, where
the skies are true blue and the sunsets
are not painted, an honest man in public
life has been discovered. He is speaker
OF the Vermont House of Representatives,
and his public life and services are such
that If the people will only study and
follow their faith in American institu
lions and human nature at large would
be restored. When toast is called for
to the grand old hills where Hon. John
Merrifield was born you may expect to
hear something like this:
Men, women, maple sugar and horses,
chief products.
The first is strong the last is fleet.
The second and third exceedingly sweet.
And all are uncommonly hard to beat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04

An engineer states that the area devas-
tated by fire in San Francisco approx
mates 10000 acres, or about Is square
miles. Within this area were nearly
loo banks. some of the finest buildings
In the world, thousands of mercantile and
manufacturing establishments and more
than 100000 inhabitants, besides 40. 900
transients. The homes of 10000 people
are still standing and practically unin-
jured There stlll remain the great ship
yards of the Potrero, the Pacific Mail
DOCKS the stock yards at South San Fran
cisco. the docks and factories along the
water front from Mission Creek to Hunt
ers point, the mint. post offices and a
large retail district of Fillmore and De-
visadero streets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
HoueHroNvILLE

John Prouty has moved TO the Cadoret
place. H
visiting. '
Louis Jackson has gone to Chester 70
work for Mr.. Dodge. ~
School began this week with Miss
Edythe Crosby teacher
Miss Eta Jackson has gone to Bellows
Falls to visit relatives.
Frank futile Of Grafton is moving
George Reeds goods to Bellows Fails.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04

A Buffalo woman accepted from
street-car conductor a Mexican half dollar
in change 1t looks as II 1t ought to buy
as much as an American so cent piece,
but its actual purchasing power is little
more than 20 cents. The young woman
made a point Of getting 1t back into the
Golfers Of the street-car company. She
rendered 1t to the conductor OF the next
car she entered. He looked 1t over and
declined It, "But / got 1t from one Of
your conductors this morning" the woman
protested. Madam" said the conductor,
without a sign Of levity, you must be
more careful what you take from those
conductors"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04

Runs made by Riley, L. Allen 2,
Brasor, Davis, Hubbard q Trendall 2,
Ellis, Caldwell, Thayer 2, Brooks, Howe,
Thompson. Two-base hits, March, Ellis,
Thayer. Stolen bases, L. Allen. Base on
balls, off Thompson. Struck out, by
Ellis 9, by Thompson 5. Sacrifice hit,
Clune. Passed ball, L. Allen. Umpire,
Ferriter. Time III. 80 m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
rhe Beauty Of the WorId.

God OF the world! the hour must come,
And Natures self to dust return;
Her crumbling affairs must decay,
Her incense fires shall cease to burn;
But still her grand and lovely scenes
Have made no mans warmest praises
flow
For hearts grow holier as they trace
The beauty of the world below.
-[William o. Peabody.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04

McClure's Magazine for May in addition
the Kipling stories and the Life Insurance.
articles, is one of the best illustrated num-
bers Of any periodical that has been on
the stands in long time Following are
the well known arIists that appear in its
pages; Andre Castaigne, Glacl1ens, Fem
Ditzler, Lowell, Wyeth, Taylor and Sloan
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
keene 4. erattIeboro AthIetIes 3.

The Athletics lost at Keene Monday in
a close, interesting and well played game.
David for Keene and Cooley for the
Athletics twirled effectively, the former
striking out is men and the latter nine.
The contest was a tie in the seventh and
eighth innings, when neither team was
able to score. Keene, however, pulled
out the necessary tally in the ninth.
Hubbard and March excelled as batsmen
for the Athletics.
Gnnra h1r inninps
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04

mrs Malaprop-My husband is JUST
crazy since the fishin season opened. He
cam think or talk OF anything else.
Mrs Browne-Fond OF angling, is he?
Mrs Malaprop-I should say So He's
reg lar anglomaniac.-[Philad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
Advertised Letters.

Men-W L. Fletcher, 2. w. H. Hilley.
L. b. Reid, Harry Stoclwell, 2.
Women-Miss Lila Barrett Miss Clara
COMBS Mrs. e. o. Howard, Mrs. Kate /.
Hurley, Mrs. Edna Lareau, Mrs. H. H.
LaughIon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04
OPENING GAME A VICTORY.
Score Was 1915 for 6rattIeboro Athletics
and Against Manager RaIeIgh's Colts
From Hlnsdale.

The Brattleboro Athletics had no
difficulty in taking the opening game of
the season on the home grounds from
Manager Raleighs colts of Hinsdale
Saturday, the score being 10 to 6. The
Athletics had a large number of men
left on bases and lost opportunities to
score through careless base running. The
weather was raw, with a cold wind blow
ing from the north. The score given
below is generous in the matter of errors,
one player having as many as are
charged off to the entire Hinsdale team.
Thompson of winchester, who has
pitched many good games on the grounds
here, was touched in lively style by the
locals, especially in the fourth inning.
Ellis was effective, steady as a clock and
handled ground balls faultlessly. Riley
made a pretty catch in deep centre
field, and Scott ran from centre far into
right field and pulled down a long fly
which Raleigh had misjudged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-05-04

As molasses attracts flies so does a
busy man attract loafers
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18
4 r,eat sSp0O nfu/

been able to leave her until now; and | came
looking and asking along here, not because |
had any hope, but to satisfy her. She said
if she could know that the little body was
tossed up and buried in the earth, she could
feel better than to have it floating round in
the sea. What will she say now? I must
telegraph and break the news gently to her"
OF course, the boys couldn't be so selfish as
to think much of their own loss when they
thought of the poor mothers joy. But they
were glad the fishing was coming on to occupy
their minds. The last l knew of them
they were making up box to send to her.
If every boy puts in all that he wants to,
am afraid they will not be able to find vessel
to carry it to st. John.
There are already pebbles and shells in it,
pigs made of wood and lemons; and one, the
most natural Of all, made of a turnp. There
is black Dinah, with raveled yarn for wool
next to pigs, Bonny Belle liked black Di-
nahs; there is a string of blue beads; there
are gull's eggs, and they want to send young
gull, but the school mistress thinks it would
be cruel; there are tiny moccasins made of
skins, and lovely tippet and muff and cap
of white gulls' feathers.
She has already sent them present. 1t is
the picture of pig drawn by her own fair
hands. An impartial observer might need to
be told that it was pig; but no masterpiece
of art would seem so charming to the boys.
1t Is to be framed and hung in the school
room is lasting memorial of 'Their Girl"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18

corner of the timber, with his coiled lasso
in his right hand.
fly.
~, Without stopping to watch the effect of his
throw, he hastened to take couple of turns
with the end of the line around stout sap
ling.
The ,lasso, thrown as he had often thrown
It on the cattle farm, settled over the animals
harms, and Tom and the sapling brought him
to a sudden stop. He reared and plunged
about for few minutes, and then fell over on
his side.
Tom made his line fast, and the boys per-
celved that they. were safe. They found the
owner of the bull, who recovered the lasso for
Tom, and they went home without meeting
any more adventures.
Compliments were showered upon Tom
IR9.oden,, to, which he listened silently doing
little thinking on his own account
We. can't all be good at the same thing.
tellers, was the only comment he made upon
the days proceedings. N'N''
After that the boys of Mr. Robeys school
to associate with him. They helped him
with, his, studies, and his progress was as
rapid as his best friends could have desired.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18

clean and level stump. Then he trimmed
away the branches on the upper side OF the
fallen tree, completing the bridge.
The boys all crossed over, and walked along
the course of the creek until they came to
Bestor's Pond, where the water spread out
into a little lake, short distance above the
fall, and seemed to have no current to speak
Of
Here they found skif, which they Dor.
rowed without permission of the owner, ana
five of the oldest boys, as many it would
hold, got in, and padded about the pond.
But they went too far down, and the cur
rent was swifter than they thought, and soon
it was drawing them rapidly toward the
fall.
Then they tried to row against it,, but they
were poor oarsmen, and an oar broke, and
they were hurried downward, crying in vain
fo help
Not quite in vain Tom Roden had run
down to the waters edge, holding his rope IN
coil in his right hand.
Hi, there!'' he shouted "catch this!"
| With free swing of the arm, he flung the
rope, and it flew out over the pond in circles
and curves.
"Take turn!" cried Tom
And he called to the boys who remained on
shore to come to his assistance.
They pulled the boat back to the bank,
where its living freight was unloaded, and no
body cared to venture in it again.
''Well, Texas, you do amount to something,
after ALL" said Ben Travis, who had been the
leader of the boys in the boat. "If it hadn't
been for that rope of yours, we would have
been in pickle"
81 know how to use lasso. learned that
much in Texas" quickly remarked Tom
Roden.
The boys retraced their steps; crossed the
creek again, and made their way to an old
field which was surrounded by high fence.
They had noticed it as they came down, and
had pronounced it capital place for a game
of ball.
They climbed the fence and soon settled
| down to the game.
1t happened that there were just enough of
them for two sides without Tom Roden. So
Tom was left out, and he sauntered through