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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

G. F, Lewiss house on River street in
Bethel was burned Monday morning. The
loss is $4,000 with $500 insurance.
Edgar A. Markham. 70, Of Bethel who
had been a druggist in Windsor county 81
years, died Tuesday. He represented
Bethel in the legislature in 1882.
Joseph Dorron, 80, an Eskimo employed
as a brakeman by the Boston & Maine
railroad, was fatally injured at Sher-
brooke, =. O.. Monday night, when he was
struck by a Grand Trunk train. He lived
some time after the accident with one
arm, both legs and his back broken and
a hole cut in his head. His home was
in Newport, VT.
Mrs. Minnie Slayton and George Ken
field, her hired man, have left Stowe.
They were seen driving through the VIII
lage together between and 10 O'Clock
on the evening of Feb. 2. Since that time
their whereabouts have been unknown TO
their families: Mrs. Slayton left two
children at home, one of whom is sick.
Mr.. Kenfields wife and five children are
said to be living in Morrisville in desti-
tute circumstances
As the United States deposit fund now
distributed among the various towns of
the state must be paid into the state
treasury as a part of the permanent
school fund or the towns must pay inter-
est on their portions of per cent. under
the new law State Treasurer e. H. DeavitJ
is preparing a circular advising all town
treasurers of their duties He holds that
the per cent interest began on Dec. a.
when the law was passed. Where the
trustees of public money have loaned the
towns share to the town the interest is
payable at the time state taxes become
due on June 10. Where the money has
been loaned to individuals the interest is
due on Dec, I. This fund amounts to
some 500, 900 and by the new law is made
a part of the 50, 900, 900 endowment fund
for the common schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

dropping out of a pin. There was some
delay in getting the department, and the
force of water from the lIapgood street
hydrant, the first attached to, was found
TO be low, evidently from the small size
and age of the pipe. No fire has oc-
CURED for a number of years requiring
the use Of hydrants on that street and so
the defect was unknown. The blaze
made a great show. the flames leaping
far into the night air, nut as soon as
streams were used from Atkinson street
hydrants II was soon subdued. The
second story and roof of the barn were
ruined, causing a loss of from $1,000 to
$1,000, with the contents. The barn was
erected by the late John Robertson and
was one Of tho best in the village
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
RutIand,s Amended Charter Rejected.

\ bitter controversy was settled at the
polls in Rutland Tuesday when a refer
endum vote resulted in the defeat. by a
vote OF 7S5 to 1872 Of the proposed new
Rutland city charter, which was passed
at the last session OF the Legislature. The
vote was light owing to the severe snow
storm. The opinion seems TO be that a
heavier one would only have increased the
majority. The charter was drawn last
fall and was introduced in the Senate.
passing the House after amendments had
stricken out several provisions. Before its
passage there were several public hear
ings at Montpelier and in Rutland. at
which warm debates took place Consid 81
cradle feeling was aroused in Rutland,
where it was claimed that the charter
was drawn and put through. not on its
merits, but to further the interests of a
certain clique against those of the city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
The Railways of America.

According to statistics there are over
200, 900 miles of main railway track in the
United States, and during the past year
the Southwest showed the greatest in
crease in miles of new track. 1t means
that this section is making the largest
growth in population and business OF any
quarter of the country. The wonderful
record of cures made by the famous Hos
letters Stomach Bitters prove beyond all
doubt that IL is a most wonderful medi-
cine. Hundreds of persons who were
SICILY for years have been restored TO
robust health by using the Bitters, II
you suffer from poor appetite, vomiting,
heartburn, bloating, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, costiveness, female ills,
chills colds, grip or malaria the Bitters
will cure you and make you well again.
Try it today. A purity guarantee is
printed on every bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
500 People Listened to Richard Hase.
ton, NJ. p.

An audience of about 500 people greet
ed Hon. Richard Haselton, NJ. p, at the
opera house Saturday evening, and lis
tened with much interest to his address
upon the progress made by home rule in
Ireland His message in regard to It
gave his hearers a much more favorable
impression of the great progress made
in the movement than was had here be-
fore and a very hopeful promise OF ulti-
mate success was received. John j.
OConnor presided and introduced the
speakers, the first being the present rep
reSentative of Walpole in the New Hanp-
shire Legislature, Charles ]. O'Nel, and
he was followed by Thomas f. O'Brien.
and in turn by Mr.. Haselton. The
speaking was interspersed with music
furnished by Exners orchestra, also some
excellent vocal solos. Mr.. HaSelton
stopped at Hotel Windham and attended
mass Sunday morning at st. Charles $
church. He went at o'clock to Gardner,
Mass, where he was advertised to speak
that evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
Bone and Meat for Poultry.

The development OF the poultry and
egg business is something simply wonder
full. The fact is coming to be known that
II poultry can have a clean, warm, well
ventilated home with plenty of sunshine
and the right kind of food, they will
usually lay During the extremely cold
months 1t is very essential that they have
ment afforded by green cut bone. Car
roll S. Page of Hyde Park, Vermont, is
probably the largest producer of green
cut bone and meat in the United States
and he will send a 200 pound barrel to
any one on receipt Of $3.50 and will PRE-
pay the freights to any railroad station
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
Attempt to Stop Delivery Of
Liquors from North WaIpoIe
ham Of Crescent 5ottIlng Co. Arrested
Under $500 Bail.


Under $500 Bail.
Much attention has been attracted this
week to the effort of States Attorney
+. c. Bacon to stop the bringing Of
liquors from North Walpole to this side
of the river, and it has been the princi-
pal theme of discussion. The opinions
of the citizens whether it will be effective
or not vary widely, much as the person
looks at it from the standpoint of per
sonal wishes States Attorney Bacon
came here at noon Tuesday, accompanied
by Deputy Sheriff Davis of Brattleboro,
and one of. the regular delivery teams Of
the dealers which has been active in the
trade was stopped in the square. Daniel
Graham, it's driver, arrested, and the
team placed in a stable The team was
owned by the Crescent Bottling company,
for which Mr.. Graham worked.
Late in the afternoon a hearing was
held before Justice o. NJ. George Mr.,
Bacon representing the state and II. d.
Ryder and Thomas +. OBrien the re-
spondents. 1t was shown that the Cres-
cent Bottling company held no license,
and that the teamster, Graham, had de-
livered case and a half of ale at Mike
Naskas house the evening before, Naska
paying the driver $3.50 therefor; also
that the man had delivered ale at various
places about town within the past few
days A sample of the goods found in
the team when it was intercepted was
offered the court and 1t will be analysed.
The attorneys made strong arguments
upon both sides and the justice held the
man in bail of $500 for appearance at
county court Bail was furnished by
II. d. Ryder.
1t is probable that other deliveries made
in Bellows Falls during the past few
weeks will be made the basis of action
against other dealers across the river.
The different firms have discontinued the
sending of teams over here, at least for
the present, awaiting the outcome of this
movement. Should it be found that the
traffic can be stopped it will be much more
probable that Rockingham will vote mo
1T the coming election, and so the effect
will be far-reaching.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
Indebtedness Of Village Reduced s4s57.

The indebtedness OF the village cor
poration as shown by the annual report
Of the treasurer is $50. O37.25. a decrease
during the past year Of $465741. The
report of the chief Of police shows that
during the past year there were 1874 ar
rests, of which 127 were for intoxication
and disturbance and II for larceny. Fifty
nine tramps were lodged in the police
station during the year. The amount OF
the fines paid into the treasury OF the
village was $45S. The water commits
sioners' report shows that at Minard' s
pond the water reached the top Of the
new dam, which is five feet higher than
in former years, for the first time May
IS. and continued to flow over until July
20. and that at this time. while many
places are complaining of a short water
supply, there is nearly two feet above the
level Of the old dam. which measured
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
WESTMINSTER WEST.
Pomona Grange Meeting.

Saxtons River Valley Pomona Grange
will meet with Maple Grove Grange,
Westminster West, at 10 o'clock Feb. 16
Following is the program for the morning
session: Opening song, Grange; reports
Of subordinate Oranges; comforting NTH
degree by obligation, after which the
meeting will be open to fourth degree
members: song, choir; current events,
Miss Mary r. Cutting. Maple Grove
Grange; ~ ermont and Her Resources
Scenery, Mrs. j. M. Powers; agricultural
products, w w Barry; mineral re-
sources. Miss Alice Goodell; prominent
men and women, Mrs. Charles Spauding
schools, r. c. Tuthll, Boyden Grange;
manufacturing interests, h. ]. Codding,
FAN Mountain Grange song choir; read
ing Mrs w w. Barry; closing song
Dinner will be served promptly at noon,
patrons furnishing as usual. The after
noon session will be open to the public.
beginning AT o'clock, with the following
program Song; welcome, Ira c. Miller,
master Maple Grove Grange: response,
Ray Metcalf master Boyden Grange;
duet, Mrs. Anna Wright and c. c. Lake q;
recitation, Miss Annie Thomas Boyden
Grange. Charles Bishop of the Kurn
Hattin homes will be present to give an
illustrated address on the work at the
homes He has GO fine views which he
will present to illustrate what the home
boys are doing. The program will close
with the singing Of America" Those
unable to take parts as announced are
requested to notify the secretary, Mrs.
J. II. Clark, Westminster West. at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

The rate to Boston is now three cents
less than mileage rate. The all rail rate
to New York is to be made $4.65 within
a few days to correspond with the other
reductions. The New York rate via New
London which has been $4.46 still remains
the same, but will probably be reduced
later to make the same difference as for
merly with the all rail route.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

south of Bellows Falls to a fat rate Of
two cents per mile. The reduction took
effect Feb. t. but was not as much as
expected. The two cent rate does not
begin until Winchendon is reached on
the Fitchburg division, and south Of
South Vernon on the Connecticut River
division. Below is table showing the
old rates from Bellows Falls, also the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

The ladies aid society met with Mrs. a.
L. Ranney Thursday forenoon.
Mrs 4. s. Hail Of Winchester, Mass,
is visiting her father, II. r. Ranney.
Henry Hastings has work in Bellows
Falls, where he will remain for the pres
cnt.
f.. 6. Buttcrfeld was called 20 Brat
tleboro the first of the week by the serious
illness of his father
Miss Lizzie Ranney who has been at
home. i'll since Thanksgiving has not been
as well for week past
Mrs. f. G. Campbell started home from
Great Falls Mont, Monday. She was
detained from coming the week before on
account Of the snow blockade in North
Dakota.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
The Ideal Poultry Food.

Fresh Cut Bone and Meat has been
called the ideal food for laying hens be-
cause it contains a highly concentrated
but easily assimilated form ali the mate
rails which are contained in the egg. II
your hens are not laying you had better
send to c. S. Page, Hyde Park, VT. for
a 20O-pound barrel OF this food. 1t will
cost you only $3.50, freight prepaid to
your railroad station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

Barre is threarned with a coal famine,
The Eclat Granite company was forced
to shut down its works Tuesday as it had
no fuel. The shortage Of soft coal Is the
worst the city has known in years and
other granite concerns may be forced 10
suspend operations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

Every woman who suffers from sick head
ache, and who dislikes to take bitter doses,
are the easiest of Carter's Little Liver med
icines to take A positive cure for the above
distressing complaint; give prompt relief in
dyspepsia and indigestion prevent and cure
sugar. Only one pill dose. Price rs cents.
II you try them you will not be without them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

Mrs. Browne-"Those new neighbors OF
yours are pretty lively. I never met peo-
Pile who INDUCED in so much repartee."
Mrs. Malaprop-"There amt any harm in
that. I'm fond o. tea myself, only l pre-
fer Oolong Philadelphia Ledger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
The New Railroad Rates.

A number of months ago it was current
ly reported that the Boston G. Maine
railroad had arranged to reduce its fares
Jan. / or Feb. l in each direction
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

Eggs took another drop OF two cents a
dozen this week after remaining station
AIRY at 81 cents for nearly two weeks. The
strictly fresh eggs went down to 80 cents
Wednesday with a good supply coming in
daily. Otherwise the market was I'M
changed from last week. There is a
probability that pork will 90 up a cent
or two in few days owing to the unusual
demand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
EGGS 80 CENTS A DOZEN.

Market Since Last Week-other Prices
Remain UNCHANGED
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-05-30
Fishing Near HendersOnNlIe.

If half the stories you hear about sue
cessful fishing in tie streams near Hen-
dersonville are true the town should be
advertised as q Fisherman's Paradise,
where all disciples of Izack Walton may
come with q reasonable prospect OF hay
ing good luck. But as a matter of fact
there are localities which are widely
advertised in Field and Stream and
similar publications, which cannot be
compared with Henderson county, when
it comes to showing actual results.
Lock at Toxawsy. Advertised all over
he world as the fishing place par ex-
cellence of Western North Carolina.
Whoever heard OF strings being caught
there to compare with the results of a
days sport by w. 81. Justus or E. w.
Ewbank? Not to mention Hal Ripley.
Yet the fishing at Toxaway is fine and
of course widely advertised. Hender-
sonville has an excellent attraction in
the really suberb fishing in the nearby
streams, and its pity it cannot beprep-
erly advertised to the world.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-05-30
"A Serious Condition of Affairs II
the County.

There have been no marriage licenses
issued in Henderson County during the
past weeks. To relieve the situation
and ever having the future interests OF
this county at heart, The Hustler here
by offers q six months subscription, free,
to the first couple who make application
for a marriage license. The only con-
dition is that they cau at this Office and
leave their names personally. Remem-
Der, no home is complete without The
Hustler, and here's chance to get it
free, gratis, for nothing.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-05-30
The Hotel Gates, which opens next Monday
The Rink.

Manager VIM. Hewitt announces the
Rink will be open about June 5th The
carpenters are now busy putting the
finishing touches to the big structure,
undoubtedly one of the most substantial
and we'll built of it kind in the South.
People are sometimes afraid of skating
rinks. No expense has been spared in
the construction Of this building, which
approximstes total cost of over $6, 600.
Its massive foundation, It's great trussed
roof gives one an idea of selidity and
strength which closer inspection fully
bears out.
The Office will be in front OF the build
ing and and will open upon Hllarge space
where those desiring may procure skates
in the front will also be the soda foun-
tain, and the ladies retiring room,
which will be nicely arranged with
chairs, rugs, mirrors, etc.
Along one side OF the great rink will
be four foot walk, rallied OF. On the
opposite side will be the seats for the
spectators, and at the extrelRe end box
es to accommodate those who desire to at
tend the rink in party, which is some
thing of fad just now in the larger
cities. =. - 49,,
The skating surface is Of the finest
maple flooring, smooth as glass almost.
The skates are OF the best grades, and
together they make a combination
which will make of skating here a keen
delight.
A uniformed waiter will be in evidence
to take and bring orders for ice cream
or drinks to those who do nat care to
visit the refreshment room. Manager
Hewitt spares no pains or cost to make
the Rink place where the citizens and
visitors NAV go and enjoy this fascinst-
ing sport under ideal conditions. A
fine orchestra has been engaged, the
building with Its "a large windows is
delightfully."- cool and fraganb with the
odor of North Carolina pinef and those
who know the genial VIM. Hewitt know
on just how high plane this enterprise
will be conducted. The fo6r will ac-
commodate 250 skaters at one time, and
the scene will be interesting with the
graceful skaters, the good music, the
lights and that exhiferation which
comes from being member of q great
crowd. The rink will add much to the
pleasure of the towns VISITORS this sum-
NOR, and will be good place to indulge
in clean, hsalthful amusement.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-05-30
Is FLYLESS
HENDERSONVILLE
ACCESSIBILITY?

Think of iti No more flies In Hendern
sonville! You can't keep good town
down, it's always doing something or
other to attract attention. Hendsr-
sonville is well known, and now it
may become known as the town of fiyless
stores and homes.
This is all due to Mr.. L. W. Walker
the genial proprietor of the Crescent
Carbonating Company and of the only
bill boards in town, who is about to pat
ent an idea to keep the pesky flies out
of stores and residences. Mr.. Walker
does not say what disposition he will
maze of them then, but if they congre-
CRATE on the sidewalks and obstruct the
highways, or commit an assault upon an
innocent citizen it has been suggested
that the new police officers will prompt
~ run them in and keep them in con-
fnement until the next train is due for
Asheville. Mr.. Walkers idea, or inspi-
ration, if you please, and which he has
carried out at his store near the depot
is this: 60 take out the panes of glass in
his store front, cut off about an inch at
the top, and then replace it, leaving q
gap, through which, according to Mr..
Walker, the flies will invariably crawl
up the sideAnd then fly through and
away. An interested crowd watched
the free performance the other day, and
sure enough the flies crawled up the
pane of glass, jumped through the open
ing and then made bee line for Doc
Hyder's store, further down the street.
Mr.. Walker made this most interesting
discovery in natural history through
close observation aud study of the habits
of the 6y, and he is now considering pat.
enting tho idea. Numerous applications
for stock in the company to exploit it
have been made, and the enthusiastic
and sanguine inventor draws most en-
trancing picture of the future of Hem
dersonville not fly in any home
or store, but all congregated upon the
street, where they may be properly
handled by the town authorities as pub
lie nuisances.
Mr.. Walkers place of business is near
the depot, just before you come to the
Mountain City Inn, apd he's always
| pleased to go out on the street
and catch few flies and then show the
| inquiring citizens how. successfully the
| scheme works.
L
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-05-30
The Superior Court.

The Southern Railway won only one
case out of the many. it had on the calen-
dar of the last session of Superior
Court. That was the case of Geo. Kin
caid. In Cliff VS.. Southern Railway,
the company was assessed $500, the
largest verdict rendered. Mrs. Rains
got $500. j. G. Morrow was given 500.
Bane VS. Southern resulted in 5000 for
Bane. Mr.. Scruggs, who alleged that
he was kicked off Southern train and
over trestle 81 feet high, received
only $50 salve, which is only a tribe over
one dollar per foot. But Mr.. ScruEgs
must be satisfied rs he did not appeal
the case.
The attachment against the Perkins
property on Aspen Boulevard was dis
charged, but the plaintiffs appealed to
the Supreme Court, and another attach
ment was issued on the same property
This is the case of. Ella Piper Perkins
against 81. G. Perkins for divorce and
damages.
In the case of A. f. Baker, who was
sued by L. E. Flanders, judgement was
found against Mr.. Baker