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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
s117,st5 Found in an Old House,

Erie Railroad bonds worth sl16,74O, and
S575 in blackencd gold coins were found
when the rusted tin box which Contractor
b. w. Hollingsworth recently unearthed
i'm the ruin of the century-old Ohio City
Inn was forced open in Cleveland
The original owner Of the treasure was
George G. Moran, who mysteriously dis
appeared in 1874. A heap OF charred
bones. found several days before the box
was dug up by Holingsworth in a brick
ed-in fire place now seems TO substanti-
ate the theory then held that Moran was
murdered.
The Erie Railway company made a sys-
tematic effort to locate the bonds during
the three years from 1876 to 1879. Prac-
tically every newspaper in the country
carried advertisements for the lost bonds
which We're of the issue of 1853 Orig
inally they had par value of $4,000. Ac-
cumulated interest, dividends and market
rises have brought their value up &c
| $116.7i0.
The bonds have been placed in the Gus
| tody Of United States Judge Taylor, who
will hold them for five years. During
| that time a search will be made for Mo-
rams heirs If none be found, the bonds
will revert to Hollingsworth. If a claim.
ant turns up the contractor will get one
| fourth of their value.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

r. S. Clayton remains very ill.,
Judge j. L. Martin of Brattleboro spent
Sunday in town.
L. Mcintyre of Dandy was in town on
business this week
Mrs. Fred Burbee is visiting in North
Dana, Mass.
Bessie Castle is suffering from an at
tack of tonsilitis.
Albert futile was home from Spring
field over Sunday.
II. G. Alexander spent a few days in
Montpelier this week.
Sherman Cone is i'll and unable to at
tend to his duties at the store.
p Provost has finished work in War
wick, Mass and returned home.
Rev. John Lyon of Hoyoke, Mass, is
visiting his mother at +. F. Churchills.
A large number from here attended
the auction at Henry Martins Saturday.
The Al Martz troupe gave an enter
tainment at the town hall Saturday even
ing which was well attended.
1t is reported that the hotel property
has been sold to Harl Dorset, who is eX
pected to take possession soon.
Alice Johnson has finished work at
S. NJ Holden's and Mrs. William Abbott
of Weston has taken her place.
County Road Commissioner Perry of
BrattleDOrO was III TOWN on wednesday,
in the interest of the state road.
The fourth degree was conferred upon
two members in the meeting of Farmers
Grange Friday. A supper was served at
the close of the meeting.
A new switchboard with all the modern
appliances has been placed at the CEN
trail of the Melendy Telephone company s
| office. c. II. Ravens of Boston has done
| the work.
Hooker post has made arrangements
for the observance of Memorial day.
e. B. Flynn of Springfield will be the
! speaker, the Weston Cornet band will
| furnish music and the singing will be by
| local talent.
Memorial Sunday will be observed in
the Baptist church May 26. Rev. r. H.
! Tibballs will preach the sermon. Appro-
pirate music will be rendered by the
choir. Hooker post, the Sons of Veterans
and the Woman's Relief corps will attend
| in a body.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
Every Kind of Good Printing by E. |. Hdreth Co.
HORSES HORSES

have just received a carload OF
Northern Vermont Horses. consisting Of
gentlemen's drivers, draft horses, bust
ness horses, etc.
Nos. l and are a pair OF chestnut
horses, closely matched, weight 200. This
Is the best team ever shipped into Put
ney.
Nos. and are a pair OF black mares,
own sisters, 6 and 7 years old, stand 16
hands. weight 24OO. This is a hack or
hearse team. being fearleSs of all OBJ
jects and extra good drivers and actors.
Nos. and are a pair OF brown geld
ings, and years old, stand 1873, weight
200, gentlemen's driving team in every
sense of the word.
No. :. brown horse, 6 years old, weight
1850, stands 16 hands. Family horse, ex-
ira good driver and fearless.
No. S, dark bay chunk, s years old.
weight 1900 Express or grocery horse,
extra good driver, stands without hitch
ing.
No. 9, bay chunk. years old, weight
1900 High class draft horse.
The balance consist Of single drivers
and workers. These horses are all &C
climated and right out OF hard work and
ready for business Any one looking for
any class OF horse please give me a call
and l will try and suit you.
E. E. BLOOD,
PUTNEI, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
WlIMINGTON.

Mrs. +. d. Manter spent a few days at
the hotel this week.
A sewer is being constructed from the
town hall to the river.
Roman Catholic services were held at
Bank hall on Tuesday.
Work has been begun on the walks
around the Pettee library.
Col. ]. H. Goulding viii speak at KEGS
vile n. Y, on Memorial day
Eddy X. Fox recently returned from
his winters visit in Minnesota.
Albert Robinson has moved to c. M,
Russelrs tenement on High street.
w. A. Choate of Albany has been i'll for
several weeks, but is now improving.
The supper at the Universalist church
on Thursday evening was we'll attended.
We do not hear of any arrangements
being made for the occupancy of Raponda
hotel this season.
]. T. Wheelock has bargained for one
of the new houses on East Main street
recently erected by Porter & Page
j. Albert Buell. has an automobile re-
Gently bought in Rutland. 1t is a White
steamer and considered a good machine.
Mrs Daniel A. Buell. is very i'll. DR..
Stafford was called from North Adams
last week in consultation with DIR. Dunn.
Clark Campbell of Boston, inspector of
rural free delivery routes, has been i'm
town this week, going over part of the
route with Mr.. Carpenter, the carrier.
Jesse l.. Williams will move from the
dwelling house opposite the Choate fac
| tory on Riverside street and will enlarge
his building near F. A. Childss store and
occupy it as a tenement and market.
Albert L, Haynes has sold his farm
| on the Intervale to Mr.. Stetson of Jack
sonville and has bought the house now
occupied by Rev. A, N, Blackford on
South River street and will occupy II
about July /.
Mrs. Nicholas Macdonald, who went to
Boston last week to visit Mrs. Henry d
Castle, was taken very i'll Friday Mr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24


Mrs. Ansel Boyds sister is visiting her.
LAWYER Daley of Brattleboro was at O.
S. Chases last week.
Mrs Merton Wheeler went to North
Adams Wednesday,
Chase 4 Daley tried two lawsuits il,
West Halifax Friday.
T,iigap. Nt,,rl,.l Il. o,,,,...,..l ,,,,.. ,,.,,,,
the hospital this week.
AR and M Home. NIB. ,.,.,.. -.
turned fror, Chsr,on,o,,t
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, Nr' an" MIS- narlr Grown ana MISS
.'''i N'N'''u at MrS' L. > Brown sun
H'HIE "'t''I ana I"hlIE VISITED az
IN"p'I' '""S' 'he I"'lvr part OF IaSt
wen.
\ utIeEau"h from inns town attended
the inIhSUel sh"" III h'aHsnoro MONDAY
evening
Elmer Haskins has returned from the
hospital and is with his mother for a
snort stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson of Leyden were
In town saturday, also Mr.. Howe of
North Adams.
The bell on the Baptist church, which
was sent away To be recast was hung
Fnday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. r. Chase spent Tues
day with Mrs Alta Wiley, the day being
her birthday anniversary
William Daley returned ia RrattIeboro
Monday morning and C. : Chase and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24

A performing lion escaped from its cage
i'm an Atlanta, Ga, theatre Saturday
night, and before it could be recaptured'
made its way TO the street where 1t
caused a panic. 1t was finally driven into
an alleyway and Gagged by it's keeper.
Albert Clement, son of the well known
automobile builder, was killed instan-
taneously at Deippe, France, Friday dur
ing a run in preparation for the Auto
clubs grand prize which is to be COM
peted for July g Clement was thrown
out of his automobile at a sharp turn
and sustained a fracture of the skull
His chauffeur escaped with comparatively
slight injuries.
Gen. Kuroki, the Japanese general Wis
iting the United States, paid tribute OF
respect to the late Gen. U. S. Grant
Sunday afternoon, by laying wreath OF
laurel on his grave. The Japanese party
made the trip to the tomb in automobiles
accompanied by Gen. and Mrs. Frederick
d. Grant The visit was marked by the
extreme respect and reverence with
which Kuroh and his companions APP
preached the resting place of the dead
| general.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
w MINISTER.

Harry Winchester of Boston was
guest in town over Sunday.
II. A. Wyman of Keene spent Sunday
with his father, l. c. Wyman
Mrs. Ada Knowlton spent Sunday with
her mother in Westmoreland
c. A. Parker of Putney spent the week
with his daughter, Mrs. C. II. Walker.
Rev. w. F. Whitcomb attended the min
listers meeting in Brattleboro Monday.
Florence Brown of Keene is spending
a few weeks with Rev. and Mrs. Whit
comb.
Deputy Sheriff Fem was called upon to
dispose of ten unlicensed dogs the first
of the week
The latest news from Thomas Powers is
that lie is making rapid progress toward
better health.
Memorial exercises will be held in
schoolhouse No. next Wednesday after
noon at O'Clock promptly,
Mr. Taylor is improving. The doctors
are confident he will be able to sit up
for a short time within a few days.
Fred Fem attended the Grange meet
ing in Brattleboro Wednesday night to
witness the working of the third and
fourth degrees.
Mr.. Ciney and family of South Royal
ton have moved into the tenement house
owned by Mrs. L. c. Cox, known as the
Aunt Ruth" house.
Tuesday morning a few snowfakes
greeted us as a reminder of hope deferred
This is the coolest spring since 1885,
when. on May 80, the ground was frozen
and water in the brooks iced over.
The Barnard troup We're so well re-
ceived Tuesday evening that they re-
turned to give another entertainment in
the town hall Thursday evening.
/ Kansas CitV. Mo. is
expected this week. Mr. Pierce will come
| in advance of his family to make repairs
on the Hills property which he bought last
! fall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
GRAFTON.

Miss Marie Walker spent Sunday in
SaNtons River
Il. r. Church recently visited his family
al Maplcwood.
Miss Florence Adams returned from
South Newfane Sunday.
F. ~ Westcott returned to his home in
South Windham Monday.
Mrs. Eta Hall of East Westmoreland,
~. H., is visiting her father, l. L. Park.
The Grafton Cornet band will play in
chester on the morning of Memorial day
John Holden and Miss Effie Blake of
Bellows Falls spent Sunday at A H.
llolden's
Thaddeus Park returned to Newfane
tuesday for the adjourned session of
county court
Mrs. w, S. Hemenway was in SaXtons
River last week with her daughter, Miss
Belle Hemenway
T., II. Clarke, j. L. Sparks and A. M.
NoFey are painting their houses. The
Henry Clark house also has been painted.
The ladies of Grafton are invited to
al 100 p. m. to prepare wreaths for
Memorial day.
Members of the Christian Endeavor
society and few friends were pleasantly
entertained Wednesday evening at the
nome of Mrs. c, r. Upton, president of
the society.
me hotel property owned for several
Years by n, A. Blodgett has been bought
ny w. e. L. Walker. All are pleased
win the prospect of the hotel being
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24

Macdonald went to Boston on Monday to
see her and at this writing she is some
what improved.
f. H. Burnham of Rutland, general
agent Of the Shawnee Fire Insurance com
pany of Topeka Kansas, was In town on
Wednesday inspecting the risks written
by c. M. Russell, the local agent. The
Shawnee has been admitted to Vermont
and other New England states and is con-
sidered by insurance authorities one OF
the best and most reliable companies do
ing business. 1t has large surplus and
is increasing in assets rapidly. While
the home Office is at some distance all
New England business is transacted by
the New England manager in Boston and
the several general agents.
At the last meeting of c. d. Lawson
post proper action was taken as to the
observance of Memorial day. Union SER
vices will be held at the Congregational
church on Sunday the 26th. On Wednes-
day, May 20, patriotic exercises will be
held in the several schools and a repre-
sentative of the post will be present to
assist in carrying out the program. On
Thursday, the Goth, members of the post
will assemble at their hall at a. m
The procession will be formed under
direction of II. +. Barber, marshal and
f. Il. Cook, assistant. headed by the
Monroe Cornet band. Proceeding to the
monument, rev. A N BacktOrd VIII
deliver a short address. The procession
will then move to the cemetery, where the
regular exercises will occur; thence to
Memorial hall where Rev. c. b. Lawson
of Brattleboro Will deliver the Grafton
After the exercises at the hall. members
of the post, associate members. Sons Of
Veterans and invited guests will partake
of dinner at Grand Army hall Contribu-
tions of flowers for decorating the
graves and food for the tables respectfully
solicited from all who are so disposed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
JACKSONVILLE.

Homer Haskins has been in North
Adams this week.
Mrs. Leola l. Temple visited in Ben
nington this week
George w. Chase Of Orange visited
relatives in town last week.
s. G. Easton is talking of going TO the
soldiers home in Bennington.
Louise Temple rejoices in a pony and
cart which came to her Tuesday.
Mrs Elenor c. Waste has a fine bed OF
tulips in blossom, which are much adj
mired.
The pre-memorial exercises held in the
schools of the village will take place
Wednesday afternoon May 20. The tive
schools will unite and the teachers invite
all to attend, especially the parents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
WESLEY P. MINIS CHOSEN SUPERVISOR
District Formed Under New Law to Include Schools Of BraebOO
Town District GufOrd Vernon Halifax and Probably Dummer.
stnn SO Schools in All

small cost to the individual towns The
union of five towns brings the cost down
to $50 to each town. This district is the
18th that has been formed in the state
since the statute was passed and is the
first one formed wholly in Windham
county.
Including Dummerston the district has
80 schools with about 500 pupils The
schools are divided as follows: Brattle-
boro II, Halifax Q, Guilford s, Dummers-
ton 7, Vernon 4. The supervisor will be
the executive agent for the united school
directors of the towns and will have
considerable power vested in him by law.
He will have power to remove teachers
for cause though they will be hired by
the directors of each town. Each town
will appropriate such money as it sees
fit for the purchase of text books and
supplies but they will be bought under
the direction of the supervisor This will
ensure as much uniformity as possible
The supervisor will start i'm his work i'm
July and during the summer months will
attempt to get the situation well in
hand and understand the needs of each
town. During term time he will spend
the greater part of his time i'm making
the rounds of the schools 1t is a wide
field to cover and there is little help to
be had from electric and steam roads.
Mr.. Minis was born i'm East Sullivan
n. H.. % years ago lie is graduate
of Gushing academy in Ashburnham,
Mass. Yale university, Boston Univers-
ity law school. and member of the Suf-
folk county bar of Massachusetts. He is
a successful teacher, a progressive educa-
tor, man of much ability and tact and
bound to make many friends everywhere
He has been successful as principal of the
academy three years and the manage
ment would be very reluctant to release
him were it not for the larger sphere of
influence which he enters. The school
directors of Essex Junction recently Of
fered him a position as principal of the
high school there, but Mr.. Minis de-
clined.
Miss Minis who succeeds her brother,
is a graduate of Mt. Holyokc and has
been successful teacher in the academy
for three years. G. 5. Hickey of Boston
university and Harvard university has
been elected teacher of mathematics and
sciences and Clarence Thurber, Miss
I.ottie Dodge. Miss Corinno l.. Blodgett
and Miss Helen +. Weatherhead have
all been reelected for the coming year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
DEERFIELD VALLEY
WHITlNGHAM.
Plans for Memorial Day.

Memorial exercises in this town this
year will be held in this village. The
procession will form on the green near
the Baptist church at 10 o'clock in the
following order: Band old soldiers
school children with their teachers and
citizens, in charge of Selah II. Holbrook,
marshal. The procession will march to
the cemetery to decorate the graves of
soldiers and on returning dinner
will be served on the basket picnic plan
in the church. Tables will be set for the
old soldiers, their wives and widows and
the band in the vestry. The following
ladies are asked to have charge of the
tables: Mrs. a. w. Pike, Mrs o. c. Fair
banks, Mrs Sara d. Faulkner, Mrs. c. e.
Allard Mrs. Frank Hicks Mrs II. A.
Wheeler and Miss Marion Beman
After dinner the literary exercises will
be held in the church. consisting in part
OF recitations, music. and an address by
Rev. w. f. Baker of Readsboro The
pre-memorial exercises will be held in
the several schools in town Wednesday
afternoon, May 20, when all are invited
to be present, particularly old soldiers.
The following persons are especially in
vited to attend the schools named: No l.
O. c. Fairbanks, Mrs. Ada r. Brigham
No. p S. II. Holbrook, a. G. Stetson; No.
g. a. T. Pike, Mrs. Hollis Stetson: No 4.
Frank l.. Cross, Mrs. Wayne Fowler:
No. ., f. y. Morse. +. a. fainter; No.
G. G. A. Barker Mrs. Frank H. Cutting
No s. r. NJ. Chase, Mrs. John \. Dix;
No. 9, \. w. Pike Mrs Frank W. Pike
No. II, Rev. t. II. Bcman. Mrs. j. F.
Dorst; No. r. Judge Ballard Miss Rose
Wheeler; No. H. 7. ID. Goodell. Mrs
George Z. Plumb.
Rev /. II. Beman will preach a Me-
mortal sermon next Sunday i'm the Bap-
fist church at II a. m, to which all are
invited, especially the old soldiers. who
will sit together. Special music win be
furnished
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
WINDHAM COUNTY COURT.
Conductor Bowtell of Bellows Falls
Pleaded to Six Counts-s. J. Cray and
C. A. Weston Fined.

Newfane, May p.
Windham county court recommend in
the Afternoon Tuesday after "a recess OF
two weeks. DIR. J. NJ. Ryder Of Bellows
Halls has been unable to secure bail of
$1,000. He may receive sentence today.
G.. \. BowtcU charged with larceny of
tickets from the Boston Il Maine railroad.
pleaded guilty To six counts The fine
has not been imposed. :. J. Cray and 6.
\. Weston of Bellows Falls, charged with
breach of the peace. pleaded guilty and
We're each fined $40 and costs.
The case of H. y. Hatch and II \
Bellows of Bellows Falls charged with
buying stolen Boston X Maine tickets from
Conductor Bowtoll, is now on trial G. II.
Williams and r. +. OBrien. Of Bellows
Falls and \. f. Schwenk of Brattleboro
are counsel for the respondents and
States Attorney r. G. Bacon conducts the
prosecution.
The case Of David u. Robbins Of COL
rain. Mass, VS.. Edwin II. Stacey of Gull
ford. came before the jury Wednesday,
the plaintiff seeking to recover on prom
issury note of S25. given in payment of the
balance on purchase of a horse sold at
auction April p, 1906. The evidence OF
the defendant tended to show that the
horse was represented to be sound ana
free from lamcncss. and only II years
old, and that the defendant, relying upon
these representations bid of the animal
al S92 and paid $67 in cash. giving the note
for the balance, that shortly after he took
the horse home the lameness was evident
and the animal appeared much older tina
represented, theroupon he met the plain
tiff told him he should refuse to take
the horse. rendered the horse to the
plaintiff and demanded money and note,
and notified the plaintiff that the horse
would be kept at defendants place sub
ject to his order and risk and that
he had, ever since, kept open the offer.
The plaintiffs evidence was to the
effect that the horse was sound and
all right and II years old.
The jury took the case under consd
GRAFTON at noon Yesterday Thursday, and
after 20 minutes elaboration gave a seal
ed verdict, which was announced in court
at o'clock, after the noon recess 1t was
to the effect that the defendant recover
S7l.36 and costs, the amount of the cash
payment with interest additions. j. +
Gale appeared for the plaintiff. H. C
! Barber and F. T. Barber for defendant
This was the last Of the civil cases or
| the docket and the last criminal jury
| case is now under consideration. Court
is expected to adjourn either Saturday
| or early next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-24
STANDARD OIL DEFIED LAW.
Commissioner Of Corporations II. x.
Smith Says Monopoly Was Built Up
BY Unfair Methods.


Official Washington is astoundcd at the
facts laid'bare by Commissioner of Corpo-
rations Herbert Knox Smith in his sweep
ing report on the Standard Oil monopoly
The report will be formally placed before
the President Immediately on his return.
and proceedings are almost certain to
be instituted against the company.
In his report Commissioner Smith
charges
That for 50 years the Standard Oil has
had substantial monopoly OF the pc
troleum industry of the country
That it has deliberately destroyed COM
petition.
That control OF the industry is held by
less than dozen men. who have reaped
enormous profits therefrom.
That the commercial efficiency OF the
Standard. while very great. has been
consistently directed, not at reducing
prices To- the public, and thus maintain
ing its predominant position through SUI
pcrior service. but rather at Gripping ex-
listing rivals and preventing the rise of
new ones by veXatlous and oppressive at
tacks upon them. and by securing for
itself most unfair and wide reaching dis
ordinations in transportation facilities
and rates, both by railroad and by pipe
line. while refusing such facilities, so far
as possible, to all competitors.
The men who controlled Standard Oh
when il became the great monopoly and
the amount of their holdings are as fol-
lows: