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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
NEwFANE.
Mrs. Mary Noreross Black, a Native Of
This Town, 100 Years Old Dec. 20.

The Tooth birthday anniversary Of Mrs
Mary Norcross Black was quietly cele-
/ brated Sunday at the home OF her daugh-
| ter, Mrs. Amasa o. Amidon of Kee1e'
\ The Keene Sentinel states that Mary %
| Norcross was born in this town Dec. ~,
1906, and adds: Tier father was Isi ~
and she was brought up to E es,es ra-
spin and to do the work when 49,
quired Of farmers daughter ,as a.
days. Newfane, she remeHOe r,'a 90 e,e
only market for produce for .t,, as,, ~.
ton of the surrounding 8 49,, 80, 80 "a
recollects helping 20 Pnl "a doIns bar
other vegetables TO -, e. ,.,oris She re.
share OF the dcfp.essre.,,,,s, e,ents that
S suensiS 10y, m the past century, some
.iS pp ,,,N, ~ occurrences at the time OF
a. a. "maS, Jsig, she probably remembers
tro,.. a., she afterward heard as a girl
.IV,li wYsan what she comprehended at
.t,Z OF years or whereabouts, but
une fhings happened not so very much
is2,r which she remembers"
ZMrs. Black was married July 5, 1886, TO
Sumner Black, a shoemaker, Of Chester
deld, N. H Two years later they moved
10 Keene, where Mr.. Black was employed
II his trade many years He died June
rs, 1873, at the age of rs Mrs. Black
was the mother OF five children, all OF
whom are now dead but two. Horace
Black Of Westmoreland, SO years old, and
Mrs. Amidon She has also one brother.
Nelson Norcross OF Westmoreland. OF
ler descendants there are three grand
children and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Black was able to be about the
house and to do sewing, knitting and
other work until within few years, but
three years ago she sustained an injury
by fall and now she remains in her room
most of the time. She has partially lost
her eyesight and is also somewhat deaf.
She is. however. bright and cheerful and
Is interested in events concerning the
family. She never rode on the electric cars
and was never on the steam cars but
Dnce. when she went with her daughter
rom Keene to West Swanzey. She re-
members the later Mrs. Rowena Shelley
1f Keene. who lived to be nearly 1903, and
other people who lived TO a great age but
who are now dead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
HALIFAX,

Merton Scott is drawing lumber To
Greenfield.
e. M. Goodenough is drawing bark to
Readsboro.
Warren Hicks is packing apples for Mr..
March OF Shelburne Falls.
The exercises at the church Tuesday
evening were fine and well carried out.
All went home happy.
Miss Ruth Crosier. who is attending
school at Dedham, Mass, is spending the
holidays at home with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Perley Crosier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
MARLBORO.
Henry Adams is sick.

Henry Adams is sick.
Archie Worden is visiting In town.
Miss Lottie Mather is home for the
holidays 'ie
The school in the East district has been
closed for the winter on account Of
whooping cough in the neighborhood.
The Christmas exercises at the church
were a success in every way. The trees
were well loaded with gifts for the chill
uren ana Notwithstanding the cold a large
number of people were In attendancs
santa Claus came in due season and an
peared to be in fine spirits, assisting in
the distribution Of the presents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
WEST GUIIEORD

Mr.. and Mrs. II. l. Nichols snenr
Christmas in Greenfield with their dau0b-
ter Mrs. Henry Carpenter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mowry Lynde went Mon
day to Greenfield to attend the wedding
on Christmas day OF Miss Bertha Wilcox.
daughter OF Everett Wilcox, and Percy
Wood of Colrain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28

Miss Mary Lawrence is at home from
her school in Springfield for the holidays.
Miss Ethel Prentiss OF Yves. Spring
field. Mass. is spending two weeks with
her grandfather. II. n. Prentiss
Mrs. A. NJ. Goodell has returned TO
Wellesley Mass. to spend the winter
with her son. Prof. G. A. Goodell.
Christmas exercises were held at the
Congregational church Tuesday evening.
cantata, Santa Claus and His Help
ers was given by the children followed
by the distribution OF presents from the
Christmas trees.
Miss Helen Adams is at home from
Colby university. Miss Ruth Dutton and
Miss Edith Adams from Leland & Gray
seminary, John White from Chester high
school and Paul Jones from Brattleboro
high school for the Christmas vacation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
IMMERSION HILL.

Adm Jillson spent Christmas at home.
Ice on Sunset lake is IA inches thick.
Herbert Jillson and James Betterley are
on the sick list.
Herbert Jillson has harvested ice
for himself and for DR.. Gwyer.
A very pleasant reunion was held at the
Betterley homestead, when all the chill
dren and grandchildren met for Christ
mas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28

John X. Wolcott will give a New
Years organ program next Sunday even
ing at O'Clock, Dec. 80. The following
selections viii be rendered:
Melody In F. Rubinstein
Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana,
Mascagni
Moonlight Sonata 1.-TWO movements),
Beethoven
Pilgrims Chorus from Tannhauser.
Wagner
Face to Face, Johnson
occasional, De Koven
The Palms, Arr by Northrup
Hallelujah Chorus from THE Messiah. E"
Handel
a union service is expected and every
one Is invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28

Senator McComber will press the bill
providing for a pension OF S12 a month
Tor every soldier who served 80 days in
the civil war, and for the increase OF the
pension with advancing years. II the
bill is passed 1t win add about $40, 900. 600
year to the pension roll.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
wINDHAM.
Death Of MRS. N. o. Harris.

This community was saddened on Mon
day evening to hear Of the death OF Mrs.
M. d. Harris at her sons. home In
Chester. Only ten days ago Mrs. Harris
| closed her home here, and, as has been
her custom OF late years, went to Chester
to spend the winter with her son, F. H.
Harris. Although not feeling well still
she was able TO be about the house every
day. Sunday morning she was feeling
better but during the forenoon was taken
suddenly worse, neuralgia OF the stomach
developing, which in her weakened state
caused her death within SO hours.
Mrs. Harris's maiden name was Mary
Goth, her father being one OF the early
settlers OF this town. Her long, useful
life OF almost So years was spent in town.
She was born April 9. 1922. In South
Windham and was the last surviving
member OF her family. In october, 1910,
she was married to william Harris Of
this town and came TO live in the house
which had since been her home. Mr.
Harris died In March, 1891. Three chill
dren were born to them, William D.,
Ella, who was married TO Major G. @.
Gould both OF whom died Is years ago.
and Frank H., who now lives in Chester.
Mrs Harris was a remarkably well
preserved woman, seeming many years
younger than her age. She was always
fond Of young people. II was her de-
light to gather them around her.
For two years she was a teacher In the
Sunday school and her class OF boys, now
grown to manhood. will ever remember
the many lessons Of true Christian living
which she taught them. AS years ad
vanced she gradually dropped the many
outside duties which II was her pleasure
and custom to fulfil. but still kept a lively
interest in all public affairs
Her family ties were peculiarly sweet
and tender and in spite Of many sorrows
which were her lot she ever maintained
calm trust in her Savior which was
beautiful lesson to us all. so many have
said since her death. she was a friend
to everyone" and everyone loved her.
Besides her son. F. H. Harris. and fam
lily she leaves two grandsons. w. l.. and
Julian Harris OF Deerfield. Mass, three
great grandchildren and many nephews
and nieces to mourn her loss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28

The total value Of the mineral produce
ton in the United States In 1905 amonnt-
ed to N,62S, S77. 1877. being an increa 90
over 1908 OF over $3.50. O0O. 900 according to
statement just issued by the geological
survey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
JAMAICA.
A. b. Starks is Ill.
Mrs. Andrew Work is falling.

a. b. Starks Is Ill.
Mrs. Andrew Work is falling.
Mrs. Winnie Weaver has visited recently
at d. l. Howe's.
The Christmas exercises were much en-
joyed Tuesday evening.
Mrs. A. E Shumway has been Ill with
quinsy sore throat the past week.
NJ L. Howard Is fortunate in having
his pension raised 10 $50 per month.
There will be a union service at the
Baptist church next Sunday evening.
Miss Olive ShumwaY Of Asbury Parx
n. j., is spending the holidays at home.
Mrs. Nellie Wilder is with her sister
Mrs. John Clark. who has been I'll some
time.
Mrs. Carrie Higgins Is visiting her son
in New York and Mrs. Almedia Boynton
is keeping house for her in her absence
Much sympathy is felt for Charles Will
der's family in the loss by diphtheria last
Saturday morning OF their daughter
Pearl There was no funeral service on
account Of the disease being contagious
She was buried in the village cemetery
Saturday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28

rive hundred and seventy-five licenses
have been issued by the New HamnahIre
state hsh and game Commission 10
sportsmen outside the state this year.
netting a revenue to the state OF nearly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
Death Of. Eugene c. stiles.

Eugene c. Stiles, S. a lifelong resident
of this town and one OF the foremost
citizens, died in his home here Wednes-
day morning after an illness of more
than two years. He had held some OF the
most important offices in town for years
at time and had the respect and conf
dence OF everyone. He was for several
years secretary OF the Windham County
Agricultural society. He was for several
years in the insurance business and was
the agent Of the Vermont Mutual Life
Insurance company. He had been active
in all the affairs OF the town until about
two years. ago, when he had a slight
paralytic shock. the effects of which
jtayed with him and developed so that
part of the time since he has been un-
able to walk and at times unable to talk
Last summer he was thought TO be con-
siderably better. but for the past two
months he had been gradually growing
worse. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Eliza
Patch Stiles, whom he married in this
town about Is years ago. The funeral
will be held in the church here Sunday
morning at IL o'clock. Rev. n. S. Moore
will ofticlate. A fuller account OF Mr.
Stiles life will be given next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-28
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

. Itching, Blind. Bleeding, Protruding Piles.
Paxo Ointment fails to cure in s to II DAYS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
POWER STATION STARTED.
G. A. PrOuty's Plant mt Bradford Proves
Very Successful.

Bradford. Jan. 23--The Hon. c. A.
Prouty arrived in this village last night
from Washington. d. c., to DO present
at the opening of the power house of
the Bradford Electric Lighting COM
pany, and the lighting for the first
time of this town and Newbury by the
new power. Mr.. Prouty and sNeral
other stockholders of the company were
assembled in the power house when the
gate was opened. He expressed himself
as perfectly satisfied with the working
OF the new plant
The dynamo is turned by 40o-horse
power water wheel and has the capacity
of 5000 lights. using 16-cande power as
unit. The winds and rains of the
past few days have so swollen the
Waits river, from which power is OBJ
tanned. that most excellent test has
been given the stability OF the dam
This structure is forty feet in height
and is one solid piece of masonry.
Mr.. Prouty is in correspondence with
authorities in the neighboring villages
Of Haverhill and North Haverhill N.
II. and Fairlee. with regard to extend
ing the system that they may be also
lighted and furnished with power FROM
this source. 1t is reported that several
prominent manufacturing firms are
contemplating locating here on account
of the superior power facilities afforded
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
WESTERN VERMONT MAsONs
Thirty-First Annual Meeting to he
Held In Middlebury, january ~.

Middlebury, Jan. 23.--About 500 in
vitations have been sent out to non
Masons for the S1st annual reunion of
the Western Vermont Masonic Union,
which will be held here on Wednes-
day, January 81. The business meet
ing of the union, for Masons only, will
be held at Masonic hall at five o'clock
p. IN. The banquet will be at the Addi-
son House and the concert and ball in
the opera house. The grand march
starting off at S;45 o'clock. following
an hours concert. Stafford & Mellow's
orchestra of Rutland, seven pieces, will
furnish the music.
This Masonic Union embraces the
Masonic ladies in Chittenden, Addison,
Rutland and Bennington counties and
some times those in Franklin county
meet with them.
The officers who have in charge the
arrangements for next weeks proceed
ings are: Thomas w. Fletcher OF Bird
port, president. G. H. V. Alien of Fair
Haven, w. +. Scott of Brandon, Jake
Heyman Of Rutland, Y. Neville of Yer
gennes and A. G. Mansur of Burlins-
ton, presidents; Leroy c. Russell
OF Mlddlebury, secretary; Col. A. A.
Fletcher OF Middlebury. treasurer, and
an executive committee OF twelve.
The reception committee is made up
of the following gentlemen, all of Mid
dlcbury: Dr. H. G. Noble, w. II. Davis
A. j. Blackmer. r. II. Mills and ii. c.
f. Hoag.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
COURT OF CLAIMS.
Arguments Heard Tuesday on Sever
al REQUESTS for Money

Montpelier. Jan. 23.-rhe January meet
ing of the court of claims opened in their
rooms at the State House this afternoon
and will be continued through tomorrow.
Chief Judge Frank Plumley of Mortified
Is unable to be present but Judges Linus
Leavens of Cambridge and +. C. Williams
of Newport have this afternoon consid-
cred several claims.
Arguments were heard to-day in the
claim previously presented of Henry C.
Page of Enosburgh for sl6j.G6 for State
pay during the Civil War. In other words
for bounty of 81 per month which Page
claims he never received.
Dr. Schuyler w. Hammond OF Rutland
puts in n claim for S. for medical cxami-
nation of insane prisoners.
Deputy Sheriff George S. Farr of Bristol
presented a claim of $3l.6l for services
in attempting to capture Harry McCor-
mick who escaped from Addison county
jail William H.Cobb, the Jailer at Mid
dlebury. also puts in a bill for s74.5l for
capturing the said Mccormick.
F.. G.. Bicknell OF johnson puts in n
modest claim for IS for expenses incurred
at the inquest on the body of Alvah Rob
bins In Gilmore.
]. Burton Pike. constable OF Marshfield.
asks for $3.50 for services In the cases OF
State VS.. Bean and State VS.. Kerr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
Chief Judge Rowell Speaks before
Bar Association on Changes
in Judiciary.
SUPREME COURT OF FIVE.
Says q Smaller Court Would Not Give
Opinions Sufficient Wcight-A Cir.
should he Established -Mcm.
oriaI Service Judge start.

Montpelier, VT, Jan. "a special
meeting of the Vermont Bar associa-
ton was held this evening in tho
supreme court room at the State House
The Hon. r. Fl. Powers of Morrisville
the president in the chair.
Sheldon II. Boright of Richford. James
q. Harvey OF White River junction and
George C. Stevens of ST. Adams were
admitted to membership in the associa-
fion and Judge w. w. Miles was trans
ferred from the active to the honorary
list.
Chief Judge John w. Rowell was
asked by President Powers to give his
views on the proposed changes In the
judiciary
Judge Rowell called the attention of
the association to the congestcd cond-
ton of the supreme and county court
dockets and gave the reasons for these
conditions. He referred to the various
changes in the judiciary which have
been suggested and favored supreme
and circuit court system such as now
prevails in nearly all the States which
H. in fact a federal system. a supreme
court that sits only in banc is the best
Supreme court for various reasons
with short and frequent sessions of
such a court the most of the cases
heard at one session could lie disposed o.
at the next.
The supreme court should be large
enough to give it's decision weight and
in the opinion of Judge Rowell a SUI
preme court Of five is an ideal number.
Five judges can do the supreme court
work in Vermont easily and a supreme
court of three would not be court
whose decisions would carry the weight
TO which the State is entitled.
Judge Rowel also favored a circuit
court of at least six judges. He closed
by urging onthe bar association that
something ought to be done and that
that something should be the best.
a MEMORIAL SERVICE
Following this business meeting of the
bar association a memorial service for
the late Judge Henry r. Start was held.
Judge James M. Tyler read an apprecia-
tive paper on Judge Start in which he
characterized him as one of Vermont
ablest judges, an independent reasoner.
morally and intellectually honest clear
and direct in thought and expression, and
an intense lover of the study and practice
OF the law.
On motion of Judge w. Fl. Bliss of Mid
hlebury it was voted that the paper of
Judge Tyler be furnished to the leading
newspapers of the State for publication.
Col. A. A. Hall of St. Adams read
sketch OF Judge Starts life and appro-
pirate remarks were made by c. P. Hogan
of st. Adams Acknowledgement c. c.
Fits of Brattleboro. w. B. c. Stickney of
Bethel, Alex Dunnett of st. Johnsbury,
John Young OF Newport, T. w. Moloney
Of Rutland, w. Fl. Bliss Of Middlebury, Fl.
S. Peck Of Burlington and J. H. Senter
Of Montpelier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
BABY'S AWFUL
SCALY ECZEMA
Top Of Head Covered with Scales
which Peeled OF, Taking Hair with
Them Scalp Now Clean, Hair
Thick, Speedy and
PERMANENT CURE BY
CUTICURA REMEDIES

"My baby was six weeks old when
the top of her head became covered
with thick scales, which would peel
and come off, taking the hair with it.
1t would soon form again and be as bad
Ms before. My doctor said it was
Eczema, and prescribed an ointment,
which did no good. then tried Cuti.
cura Soap and Ointment. washed
her head in warm water and Cuticura
Soap and gently combed the scales of.
They did not come back and her hair
grew out fine and thick. She is now a
year and half old, and has no trace of
Eczema 49, Mrs G. w. Burgess, Iranistan
Ave, Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 81, 1893. "
Mrs. Burgess writes Feb %, 1908:
"My baby. who had Eczema very
badly on her head, as told you before,
after using the Cuticura Remedies was
cured. She is now six years old, and
has thick hair and clean scalp"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
F. T. RUSSELL KILLED.
Caught In His Mill at Hnrdwick While
Trying to Change a BELT.

Hardwick. Jan. ga most shocking
accident occurred here about three o'clock
Tuesday morning when one of the town
most prominent business men, Frank
T. Russell. was killed instantly while at
work in his grist mill on Wolcott street
Since the Daniels electric plant has been
unable to supply power. Mr.. Russell has
been running his mill at night to use the
village electric power and he was at
tempting to adjust one of the belts to
change the course of corn into another
bin when his clothes were caught Mrs
Russell who was sleeping on the same
floor, heard him groan and she imme-
dately awakened the clerk who hurried
and turned off the power and then they
searched for Mr. Russell and found him
dead in the top Of the building The back
of his head and his left side We're some
what crushed
Mr.. Russell came here about two years
ago from East Hardwick to engage in
the flour and feed business and about
year ago he began the erection of a
very large block on Wolcott street and
thls block has been completed but few
months and he moved his family here
short time ago and occupied one OF
the tenements in the block
Mr. Russell was about 40 years of age
ana a prominent member of the Congre-
sational Church in East Iardwick and
very active in Sunday school work. He
was especially energetic and industrious
also possessing a very pleasant genial
manner, which has made for him a host
friends. lie is survived by his wife and
his parents, who live In East Hardwick.
who have much sympathy for them in
their great sorrow. The body was taken
Tuesday afternoon TO his former home
in East Hardwick and the funeral ar
|rangements are not yet completed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
MANY VERMONTERs NAMED.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The President
to-day sent the following nominations
to the Senate: Ambassadors, Luke e.
Wright to Japan; David b. Thompson
of Nebraska, to Mexico; Lloyd c. Girls
com of Pennsylvania. to Brazil; COVER
nor-general OF the Philippine islands.
Henry Clay Ide of Vermont; vice-gov-
ernor of the Philippine islands. James
F. Smith OF California.
Postmasters, Vermont: Humphrey
Owen, Fair Haven; Treascott A. Chase,
Bradford; Burt Merritt, Brandon Ora
NJ. Carpenter Island Pond; Barnum l..
Austin. Johnson; Edwin A. Have, Lud-
low; John p. Webster. Lyndonville:
Paul G. Ross, Poultney; ]. D. Eidridse.
Randolph; John A. Sheldon, Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
FROM HUNGARY.

woll-known publisher has received
the following entertaining epistle from
a Hungarian reader. 1t Is quoted verba-
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25

being poisoned, was held Monday after
noon and the body was placed in the
vault. Mrs Banchi ate some of the sau-
sage which has caused SO much sickness
among the Italian residents. She was the
mother of the child that was killed a few
months ago by the caving in of sand
bank and Mrs. Gressitti, the mother of
the other child who was killed, is very
i'll and not expected to recover as she is
suffering from being poisoned. Several
other Italians are critically i'll.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-25
THREATENED WITH FLOOD.
Moving Out Of the Ice Caused High
Water at Montpelier.

Montpelier, Jan. 23.--Grave appre-
pensions of n food were felt in this
lefty from nine o'clock till midnight to-
hight. The ice in the Winooski and
North Branch began moving about ten
o'clock and the streams rose rapidly.
lat midnight the main river was clear
|bnd c. r. Roberts, superintendent of
streets, was using dynami in the
branch with good results. Mayor Cor
by personally superintendent the work.
The only damage done was the flood
4ng of few cellars and depriving
hundreds of inhabitants of sleep. Mea-
dow lands and railway tracks between
khs city and Barre were submerged
In the early evening but after the ice
went out of the main river the waters
quickly subsidized.