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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
WINpHAM.

A. A. Goodell was in Maine last week.
Miss Isabel Roger of Union, Conn,
called on friends here Monday.
Mrs. ]. E. Shores Of Springfield, Mass,
came to II. NJ. Abbott's Monday
o. d. Parker has been spending a week
with his sister in Waterford, N. Y
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron ingalls, are visit
ing Mrs. Ingallss sister in Whitehall, N.
Y.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fontaine of
Wendell Depot, Mass, were in town the
first Of the week.
Mrs. F. II. Howard and daughter, Mir
Ram, of Brattleboro visited Mrs. M. d.
Harris Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Addie Davis and Mrs. Gay Of
Cavendish spent several days with Mrs.
NJ. d. Harris the first Of the week
Mrs. Rolln Woodwork and son, Philip,
of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, are spend
ing part of this week with her aunt, Mrs
NJ. d. Harris.
Mrs. w. A. Kingston and daughter,
Hazel, Mrs. w. A. Sargent and Misses
Grace and Nellie Sargent are visiting
at A. e. buttons.
After months of intense suffering from
cancer of the stomach Mrs. Dennis Fon-
tame died early Monday morning. The
funeral was held I'm the Roman Catholic
church in Bellows Falls Tuesday after
noon.
During a severe thunder shower Tues
day afternoon lightning struck and burn
ed a barn at A. ]. Parkers. Fortunately
II was his oldest barn and although sit
uated only a few rods from his house and
new barn neither were destroyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
WHITINeHAM.
Death Of George E. Plumb.

George e. Plumb 65, died at his home
at Sherman, August 10, after an illness
OF seven weeks. Mr.. Plumb was born in
Whitlngham and had spent the greater
part Of his life there. For 20 years pre-
vious to the building Of the Hoosac Tun-
mel & Wilmington railroad he handled the
freight traffic between Hoosac Tunnel and
Readsboro and Readsboro and North
Adams, but for the past few years had
been engaged in the lumber business,
farming and in buying and selling farm
products. Mr.. Plumb was a man with an
exceptionally strong constitution and was
possessed with a faculty of seeing through
or around nearly every obstacle that
arose in his path, so that he was seldom
II ever discouraged. no matter how try
ing the circumstances. At the time of his
death he was a member Of the board Of
selectmen, which position he had held
seven years, trustee Of the Whitingham
Library association, president of the
Elgin Creamery association at Readsboro
and treasurer of Deerfield River Grange
of Readsboro. He was also n member
of c. r. Lawton post, G. A. r. of VIII
mington and a past commander Of II. o.
Gnlett post of Nottingham, the latter
post having been given up.
He is survived by three brothers and
one sister, L. II. Plumb Of Sherman, L.
+. Plumb of Nottingham, Adm l. Plumb
and Mrs. Eunice Wood OF Greenfield, and
by his wife, Mrs. Celestia M. Plumb and
five children, Mrs. Gertrude F. Kingsley
of Wilmington, Mrs E. A. Vincent of
Westminster, Mass, George w. Plumb Of
Greenfield and Miss Amanda E, and
Harold e. w. Plumb. who live at home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

John Clee went home to Michigan last
week.
Fannie Ballard went to Brattleboro
Tuesday.
The Morgan family moved to Hinsdale
this week.
NJ. D. Warner of Boston is boarding at
G. ]. Howe's.
Miss Aida Barnes returned to her home
in Vernon Friday.
Henry Mclean went to West Pawlet
Saturday on business.
MRS. ]. z. Bowman went Thursday to
Boston for a few weeks visit.
Mrs. p. T. Barnard of Hartford, Conn,
is visiting her brother, c. S. Clark.
Miss Ethel Bristol of West Townshend
has visited this week at H. A. McLean's.
Harold Muzzy and Miss Florence Chap
man returned to Westfield, Mass, Thurs
day.
Mrs. F. A. Billiards. house was struck
by lightning last Tuesday but little dam
age was done.
Mrs. E. A Sprague and Miss Mamie
Howe went Wednesday to Clinton, Mass,
to visit relatives.
The ladies' aid meeting and missionary
tea were held Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. Flora Howard.
1t is expected that Mrs. L. E. Bailey.
will speak here Sept. Z.
Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Fannie Howard and
Mrs. Lucy Kellogg returned from the
Mortified conference Monday.
DR.. and Mrs. Brigham and daughter,
Lydia went to White River Junction last
week to visit Mrs. Brigham's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cassin of Hanover,
N H., came in their automobile Monday
to visit Mrs. Cassin's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wales Cheney.
The ladies' industrial society will hold
sale of useful and fancy articles next
Wednesday evening at the church par
lors. Ice cream will be served.
Willie E. Bemis of Jamaica and Miss
Bertha Bemis of Dover, who were mar
ried Tuesday by Rev. ]. e. Bowman
will make their home in Brattleboro.
The funeral OF Mrs. Sarah Smith, wife
| of Edwin Smith, who died Sunday, was
held at the Baptist church Wednesday
| afternoon, Rev. F. J. Dressler officiating
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

Robert McIver, 10, was drowned Mon
day in the MissisquoI river near his home
in Swanton by the overturning Of
canoe
Mrs. Horace Fales, who died in Water
bury recently, left a trust fund of
SO, 900 for the benefit Of the public Ii
brary in that town as a memorial to her
husband.
Fred z. Butler, who married Miss Lii
liam Newton of Bennington when he al
ready had a wife in Schenectady, pleaded
guilty to bigamy before Judge Bates at
Bennington Friday and was sentenced
to not less than II nor more than IL
months in state prison at Windsor.
Harold Stewart, -, son OF Charles H.
Stwart of South Burlington, was drowned
Monday in the Winooski river He could
not swim and was wading in shallow
water when he stepped OFF a rock where
the water was IL feet deep. He disap-
peared and two young companions who
were on shore were unable to assist him.
The Brown library. given to the town
OF Northheld by George Brown of Boston,
was dedicated Tuesday. It is a one story
brick structure Of Doric design and cost
about 1000. 1t occupies command
ing position at the top OF Main street
hill, at the corner Of Slate avenue. Mr..
Brown is a native Of Northheld and his
father and grandfather were men Of
2l Mr. Brown went to Boston, where he
is now manager OF the United Shoe and
Machinery company. At the dedication
George Nichols, ex-secretary OF state
and for seven years state librarian de-
livered an historical address. The dedi-
catory address was given by DR.. William
s. Hazen OF Beverly, Mass, for 40 years
pastor Of the Congregational church In
Northfield. Mr.. Brown presented the
gift to the town and II was accepted by
Hon. Frank Plumley on behalf OF the
town.
The house OF George e. Whitney In
Burlington was burglarized at an early
hour Friday morning and about $i1b In
cash was taken. The thief entered
through window leading to the porch
and took money from Mr.. Whitney's
trousers. He had picked up a jewel box
containing diamonds and other precious
stones when Mrs. Whitney awoke. She
spoke to her husband who seized his re-
volver and fred at the burglar. The man
fed and dropped the jewel box on the
lawn. Mr.. Whitney is a millionaire
mill owner and is agent for the American
wooden mills He is the owner Of sew
eral fast race horses and the hacker OF
the Burlington base ball team in the
Northern league. The house OF F, 10,
Kimbal in Burlington was burglarized
the same night, but there was no trace
there except footprints on the veranda.
MIR. Kimball lost a sum OF money, but
he win not state the amount. It Is es-
timated that he lost $500 TO $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

Miss Cary is visiting Marion Beeman.
Mrs. Ophelia Snow is visiting in Heath.
MRS George Sawyer is entertaining
friends.
Mrs. John Hunt was at C. e. Putnam's
Thursday.
Mrs Russell and daughter of Holyoke
are at the hotel.
william Wiley and family were at o.
r. Chase's Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. s. b. Pike Of Bennington
are visiting at o. r. Chase's.
Mrs Pauline Chase, after a visit in
town. returned to Adams Monday.
Three people were baptised in the lake
near the Putnam cottage Sunday.
Robert Russell OF Holyoke is at H. A.
Wheeler's, also Bessie and Edith Bemis.
Ernest Murdoch and Bessie Dickinson
We're married in Wilmington last Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Chase of Pawnee
City, Neb.. were at Mrs. Fowler's the
first of the week.
Edw. /. Bucklin of Chicago and z. NJ.
Farnsworth of Hyde Park were guests at
c. S. Chase's last week.
Old Home week was a great success,
with every day pleasant This week
opened with hard showers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Brown and baby
and Mr.. Browns mother or BrattleDOrO
were at c. s. Goodnow's last week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. ]. Temple OF Hinsdale
visited at Newton Upton's and G. 8.
Chase's from Saturday until Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford Upton, Flora
Hayward and Earl Grant, who were at
| G. N. Upton's, returned home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Brigham returned
| to Winchester, N. H, Monday. Miss
Maude will remain at c. s. Chase's
some time.
DR.. A. L. Chase and Joseph Belcher OF
Randolph were guests at G. S. Chase s
the 10th, going from here to Greenfield
the following day.
| At the Republican caucus held Monday
evening A. A. Wilder was nominated for
representative. Wallace Allen was the
| Democratic nominee.
A Republican rally will be held at
| Green Mountain hall Monday evening
August q. Good speakers will be sent
here by the Republican state committee
| All are cordially invited.
C. C. Fits, Robert C. Bacon and John
Manley of Brattleboro were in town Mon
day en- route to Readsboro, where they
appeared at a Republican rally in the
| evening. They Travelled by automobile.
The very heavy shower of Tuesday
afternoon interfered with the plans fol
the lawn party and sale by the ladies' all
| society OF the Baptist church, and II was
held in the parsonage, which was filled
Many articles, both useful and orna-
mental, were disposed Of and cake an6
ice cream were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
Little italian Boy Drowned Near Charles
town, N. n.

The Charlestown, N. H.. correspondent
Of the Springfield Reporter tells this
story: 'Patsey Reynolds, a bright
little Italian boy, years old, was
drowned off the Vermont shore, opposite
this point Wednesday forenoon august
15). With a companion he swan
across the river from the Fairy Dell land
ing, and in an endeavor to return was
caught in the strong undertow in almost
the exact spot where George Allen was
drowned two years ago. The little fellow
went down in sight of Seth Arnold and
Ed Corbin, who made heroic efforts to
reach and save him, Mr.. Arnold diving
repeatedly at the spot where he sank,
without avail. The selectmen organized
searching parties, and the river was
dragged for a long distance, the work
being continued at night by search lights,
but up to this writing the body has not
been recovered. Patsey was a general
favorite, and there is genuine public
sorrow with the distracted parents, who
have been prominent members OF the
Italian colony here several years"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
Eeaa1 aotiees.
STATE OF vERM %ITGb,m County Court.
JOHN ATHERToN

STATE OF VERMONT;
JOHN ATHERToN
ETHEL ATHERToN.
Whereas, John Atherton of Wilmington, in
the county OF Windham and state ,of Vermont,
on the 9th day of August, A. ID. 1906, hled
in the Office of the clerk of the Windham
county court his petition for annulment OF
marriage or for a divorce, setting forth his
marriage on the 10th day of December. 1905,
with Ethel Quinn, then Of Wilmington in the
that said marriage was induced and procured
by fraud on the part of the said petitionee,
and that from the date thereof she has treated
the petitioner with intolerable severity; And
praying that the bond of matrimony between
him and the said petitonee be annulled be-
cause the consent of the petitioner was OBJ
tanned thereto by the fraud of the said Ethel,
the petitionee; that bill of divorce may
be granted to the petitioner for the causes
Therefore IT is ORDERED that the said
Ethel Atherton be required to appear before
the Honorable County Court next to be held
at Newfane within and for the county of
Windham, on the Sth day of September, A. D.,
It appearing that the said Ethel Anterior is
now without the state of Vermont, and in
parts to the petitioner unknown, said petition
was presented to the, Honorable James M;
Vermont, on July 9th, 1906, who thereupon
made an order that notice of said petition and
subpoena be made upon the said Ethel Ath,
erton by publication thereof in the Vermont
Phoenix, a newspaper published at Brattle'
boro in said Windham county, three weeks
successfully, the first publication to be on Au'
gust 18th inst, which publications shall be
SUFFICIENT notice to the said Ethel of the pen
Dated at Brattieboro. this 18th day of Au
sU'' JOHN H. MERRIFIELD, Clerk.
CHARLES S. CHASE, Attorney for Pc
titioner. 1885
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
SOUTH wINpHAM.

Miss Ina westcott went to Brattleboro
Tuesday to be absent a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clayton OF Bartons-
Vile were recent visitors at Mrs. e. e.
Clayton's.
Mrs. u. L. Burbee and Harold went to
Springfield, Mass, Saturday to be absent
until Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Sherwin of Brattle-
boro were quests at F. o. Smiths from
Friday until Monday
S. M. Holden went Monday to Windsor,
where he will attend the camp meetings
OF the Seventh Day Adventists the next
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A j. Fisher returned
Tuesday from q trip to Massachusetts,
Northampton. Aver and Boston we're
among the places visited
Mr. and Mrs.-d. E. Houghton, who have
been visitors at f. o. Smiths, left fol
Brattleboro Wednesday and Fay Smith
went TO Westminster, where he has en-
ployment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
Five Injured In Railroad Wreck.

Five persons were severely injured and
a dozen others shaken and bruised by a
collision Of a passenger train on the
Rutland railroad at Grand Isle last week
Thursday night with several cars filled
with excursionists on a side track. A
mistake in signals which led to the mis-
placing of a switch and sent the train on
the siding was the cause of the accident.
The most seriously injured are:
Mrs. d. d. Eddy, back injured.
Mrs. o. e. Tilson, bruised badly about
body and suffering from nervous shock
Mrs. John Russell, thrown from plat
form between cars. internal injuries.
Miss Lottie Grail, severe bruises.
A boy, name unknown, thrown from
platform Of car and suffering from con-
tusions.
All those injured were excursionists
who live in Burlington. They were re-
moved to their homes in that city. II
is thought that none Of tine injuries will
prove fatal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
Little Girl Saved Three Lives.

With rare presence of mind for a child
of 6, little Madeline Putnam summoned
help in time at Rutland to save her lit
tie brother and sister, age s and 1, re-
spectively, and an aged blind woman
from perishing in the flames when their
house was partly destroyed by fire. Mrs
NJ. L. Putnam went out, leaving her
three children asleep, Mrs. Joseph Guer-
tin, the blind woman, being upstairs
While the mother was gone little Made
line awoke to see through a window
flames springing high in the air from a
shed adjoining their frame house. She
ran across the street and directed the
neighbors to the room where the other
children were sleeping, and also told
Mrs. Guertin upstairs, all being carried
out in safety. Had the children remain-
ed in bed another five minutes they
would have persisted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
JACKSONVILLE.

Joseph Cabaret had an auction Tues
day He has moved to Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Brown have re-
turned to their home In Roberts Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Greene OF
Paterson, N. j., are spending two weeks
at Mrs. Butterfield's.
Frank L. Reed and family have finished
their summer vacations and gone to their
home in Northampton.
Presiding Elder Newton will conduct
services at the Methodist church next
Sunday afternoon, August 26.
At the caucuses Monday evening A. A.
Wilder was nominated for representative
by the Republicans and w. S. Allen by
the Democrats.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
S2-s4
q TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.

O TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro. SIS.
To all persons interested in the estate of
JOSEPH. F. WHITE, late of Brattleboro, in
said district deceased, Greeting.
upon the estate of Joseph F. White, late of
Brattleboro, in said district, deceased, has filed
his petition in this court, setting forth that
the sale Of the whole of the real estate of said
deceased will be beneficial to the heirs and all
persons interested therein, and praying for. IL
cense to sell the same and at the same time
sent in writing of all the heirs residing in this
state to such sale. Whereupon 1t Is ordered
that the same be heard at the session of said
court, to be held at the probate office in Brat
tleboro, on the last Saturday of August, A. D.
1906, when and where You may be heard in the
premises, If you see cause.
1924 A. F. SCHWENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
Oo9MMIssTQ2NNIETRss,,, ToTyIEGqEi y

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" Estate of JOSEPH LAVALLY.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Marlboro Commissioners, to receive, ex.
anime and adjust all claims and demands of an
persons against the estate. Of Joseph Lavally,
late Of Halifax, VT, in said district, deceased,
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purpose aforesaid, at the dwelling house Of
18th day Of january, next from O'Clock p. m,
until 4 o'clock p. m, each of said days, and
that six months from the 2Sth day OF July,
A. d. 1906, Is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Halifax, this I'd day of August,
JOHN CALVIN.
FRANK UPTON,
1874 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
IN OUR OWN STATE
Federation Of Labor Against Capital Pun
Ishment.

Final business was taken up Thursday
at the annual session at Montpelier Of
the Vermont state convention Of the
American Federation Of Labor. An APP
preparation was made to be used for cam
paign purposes during the coming con-
gressional campaign. The convention
passed resolutions in favor of abolishing
capital punishment, advocating the es-
Establishment of a bureau of labor sta
tistics in the state, and urging the pas
sage by the legislature of an employers
liability bill, measure for the examining
and licensing of plumbers and stationary
engineers, and for an eight-hour day for
men employed on public works.
The next meeting will be held in 1907
in Burlington, on the second Tuesday in
August officers were elected as follows
President, James Cruikshank of Barre
vice presidents, James Bracy of Mont
pelier Patrick Cudmore of Bellows Falls,
S. L. Huffmire of Rutland, NJ. Menard of
Montpelier; recording secretary, Ira STAFF
ford of Rutland secretary and treasurer,
Nelson Malmgren of Rutland; state or
ganizer, Philip ], Halvosa Of Rutland
delegate to the American Federation Of
Labor. David A. Butler Of Rutland.
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g TATE OF VERMONT, MsrIb9gO, IS:

@ TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.
~ The Probate Court for Said District.
To all persons interested In the estate Of
JAMES H. STARK, JOSEPH F. STARK and
ELSIE S: STARK, minors of BrattleboTo, in
whereas, Edith NJ. Stark. guardian Of James
II, Stark, Joseph +; Stark and Elsie s; Stark,
fled her petition in this court setting forth
that said minors are interested as heirs Of
Willard D. Stark, in certain real estate sit
ave acres more or less of the home farm Of
said Willard B. Stark and known as the Mar
tin lot; that it will be conducive TO the In.
tcrests of said wards to sell the whole of said
real estate for. the purpose Of putting the
proceeds thereof at interest or otherwise in
Vesting the same, and praying for license to
sell the same.
WHEREUPON, it Is ordered that the same
be heard at the session Of said court to be
held At the probate Office in Brattleboro, on the
last Saturday of August, A, ID. 1906, when
and where you may be heard IN the premises,
sS,s4 4. F. scHwENK. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

Fred Degree died in Burlington FRI
day night from injuries sustained in Rut-
land Wednesday. Degree, while intoxi-
Gated, went into the boarding house OF
George d. Sargent. the building adjoin-
ing the one where he lived. He refused
to leave, became abusive and officers were
called. When he saw them approach ne
ran upstairs and fell down another
flight Of stairs leading to the L-part OF
the house. He was found hiding under
a bed and when the officers dragged him
out they discovered that he was badly
injured. One leg was crushed and
death was caused by loss OF blood and
shock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
Leila Putnam, Years Old, Drowned In
sadaWaa Lake.

Leila Putnam, Years Old, Drowned In
sadawga Lake.
Leila, 6, daughter OF Charles e. Putnam,
was drowned Tuesday afternoon, August
H. within a few rods OF her parents
home on the banks of Lake Sadawga, in
Nottingham. The Putnams live in the
house that stands at the end OF the dam
and in the summer months Mr.. Putnam
rents boats to visitors at the lake. Al
most at the door is the landing float
Tuesday afternoon several boats were
tied there. Mr.. Putnam and his daughter
Christine had gone to the camp ground
at Lake Pleasant. Mass, and Mrs. Put
nam was busy with household duties
during the afternoon. Little Leila was
in and out of the house for an hour or
two after dinner but at about O'Clock
her mother remembered that she had not
seen the child for about two hours. When
she went to look for her Leila was no.
where TO be found. Inquiries among the
nelghbors started a general search. No
body thought of the lake at first, but
when no trace of the missing child could
be discovered the searchers turned with
grave apprehensions to the water. 1t
was nearly O'Clock when. close by the
landing stage, Fred o. Dix found the
body of little Leila lying in six or eight
feet OF water. 1t was quickly recovered
and the sad news despatched to Lake
Pleasant to the father and sister, who
hurried home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
JAMAICA.

Jamaica has one inmate in Vermont in
sane hospitals. His maintenance costs
the town nothing. 1t costs the state
about S195 a year and is paid from the
tax on corporations, there being no state
tax. II Jamaica paid this, as was for
merly the case, 1t would mean a town
tax OF 81 cents on every dollar Of the
grand list. Clement condemns the pres
emit system Of caring for the insane. Do
you? II not vote the Republican ticket
Sept. 4.