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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
CHESTERFIELD, N. n.

Arthur Davis's boys are the proud pos
SCISSORS Of fine colt
John Harris spent Sunday with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs L. j. Harris
George Butler and Edwin Butler were
in Ncwfane several days with relatives.
The ladies' aid OF the Methodist soci-
ETY. met with Mrs. Forgette this week.
Cyrus Hildreth has bought two acres
Of land Of +. A. Stafford and will move his
house there.
George Spaulding has been spending the
week with his son, Herbert at the Fair
mount House, Keene.
Mrs. Andrew Carpenter is under the
care Of Or. Brown OF Hinsdele, suffering
with an extremely large abscess in the
throat.
Miss A. E. Pierce is circulating a pc
ttion for signers to call a new school
meeting to rescind the vote relative to
building a new school house in the west
part Of the town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
WHITlNGHAM.
Ira Amherst Snow.

For the third time in six weeks death
has entered a home in our little village
and Amherst Snow will be with us no
more. He had been in failing health sew
eral months but was confined to the house
less than two weeks. About a week be-
fore his death he had chill, which might
have been a stroke of paralysis The
doctor and a trained nurse were called
and he rallied. but later had another at
tack, partially paralyzing both sides and
his throat, and he passed away about
o'clock Wednesday. April "a. The flu
neral was held at the house Friday after
noon. Rev l. H. Beeman officiating, as
sisted by Rev. ]. p. Dorst Burial was
in the village cemetery
Ira Amherst Snow, son of Ira D. and
Relief Beals Snow, was born in Whiting
ham August 10, 1886, and lived here all
his life. December 4. 1862, he married
NJ Lavira Wheeler. daughter of Deliv-
erance and Mary Wheeler, who died Nov.
16, 1864, leaving a son six months old.
The next year he moved to the middle Of
the town into the house now occupied by
Fred Newell and in 1867 moved to his
late home in the village, his mother keep
ing house for him. May 81, 1868, he mar
RED Ophelia, daughter of Deacon Adds
and Phia Brown, who survives him.
The only other relatives are his son,
Ira Pearl, who married Emma Roberts
of Heath Jan. l, 1889, and their daugh-
ter, Olive, and a niece, Mrs. Alma Tay-
lor of Greenfield. kind husband and
father a good friend and neighbor who
could be depended on in almost any kind
of an emergency, he will be missed in the
village where one by one the older resi-
dents are dropping from the ranks. He
held the Office of deputy sherif 20 years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
A NATION OF CRIPPLES
Rheumatism Beyond Control
The Only Hope to Rheumatic Sufferers Is
Urle-o Treatment.

II rheumatism continues to spread as It
has In the past few years, 1t would seem
as though we would before long become
nation of cripples The terrible destruc-
tiveness Of this disease is apparent on
every side of us. Almost nine out OF ten
of the crippIes one meets had their affiic-
ton brought on by rheumatism. How
many thousands more there are that are
hopelessly bed ridden and whom we never
see. rheumatism, from the very nature
of the disease, can never cure itself and
If neglected is bound to grow worse rather
than better. II you ever have any twings
Of rheumatism go TO your drugg and s ana
new rheumatic specific 1t Will cure you
and 1t is the only treatment In the world
that will cure you permanently and thor
oughly. Uric-O cures by its direct action
on the muscles, blood and kidneys. II
seeks out the poisonous uric and rheumat-
ic acid and drives 1t from the system and
Ii is only a treatment or such a nature
that will ever cure rheumatism. Lini-
ments and plasters only serve to drive IT
cure rheumatism, because 1t Is primarily
a blood disease, and until the blood Is
cleared from the poison cure cannot
take place.
that Uric-O could not cure and you should
not put off taking 1t. You can test Uric
o free OF charge If you wish. Just cut
out this advertisement and send IT 10 the
Smith Drug Co. syTa5cptsSe re. n; H. tSst s6,,r
druggist and state that you have never
used Urie-O and would like to try II.
They will give you free, through your
druggist, a rs cent bottle, which you can
Uric-o is sold and recommended in
Brattleboro by the Brooks House Phar-
! macy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03

The United States circuit court of APP
peals has affirmed the judgment of the
district court in the case of the govern
ment against the packing companies for
accepting railroad rebates.
The Trust Company of America in New
York city admits loss of $4,000 on ac-
count of the theft of bonds by its clerk,
w. o. Douglas, now held for trial, who
confesses his guilt. The greater part of
the $4,000 worth stolen has been re-
covered. Douglas and his pal. bennett,
are thought to have used the proceeds in
speculation, mostly, but may have a
snug sum laid by.
Seven miners, who had been nearly a
week in a small chamber in a flooded
mine in Johnstown, Pa, were rescued
Tuesday. They were exhausted but all
will recover. Their rescu was effected
after a wonderful exhibition of heroism
by men who swan in the dark mine guild
ed by rappings on a pipe to the chamber.
The rescuers returned and had the water
pumped out until they could lead the men
out through water above their shoulders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
Geea1 S1ntices.
Sale of Land for Taxes

The nonresident proprietors Of the
town of Jamaica, county of Windham, are
hereby notified that the taxes assessed
by said town within and for the year.
1906, as below specified, remain in whole
unpaid on the following described lands,
in said town, to wit: A certain piece or
parcel of land located in the town of
Jamaica, i being the same land and
premises In the town Of Jamaica de-
scribed in the deed of d. w. Sheldon and
Mary Sheldon to Moses Sheldon, re-
corded in book a. page 45O of the land
records, 1t being the same land and prem
ises decided to the said d. w. Sheldon
by Windham County Savings bank, by
deed dated September 2, A. d. 1908, and
recorded in book H. page 10, land records
Of said Wardsboro, to which deed and
records thereon reference Is made for a
more particular description of said prop
erty; also recorded in book a. page 435,
of jamaica land records. Present owner
supposed to be Moses Sheldon. The taxes
assessed as aforesaid on said land and re-
naming unpaid are as follows, to wit: On
list of 1906, grand list 800, town tax 81.
state tax 10 cents, highway tax 35 cents,
school tax 10 cents, county tax l cent,
warrant cents, total tax 1924. And
so much Of said lands will be sold at pub
lie auction at the hotel Of William F.
Gleason, a public place in said town Of
Jamaica, on the 31st day OF May, A. d.
1907, at O'Clock p m, as will be re-
quisite to discharge and pay said taxes
with costs thereon, unless previously
paid.
Dated at Jamaica, Vt, this 25th day Of
r. F. WHEELER,
Collector of taxes for the town Of ia
maica, VT, year Of 1906.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. II.
FRS. EIvlra Davis is at home.

Mrs. Elvira Davis is at home.
Marcia Burnham is helping Mrs. Bevis.
Charles Chamberlain has been repair
ing his buildings extensively and the
grounds about the house have been
graded.
Mrs Eva Stowell of Walpole. daughter
OF Mrs. c. Z. Richardson. is in the Han
over hospital. Mrs. Frank Richardson
has been caring for Mrs. Stowell's little
daughter the past week
At the auction sale OF horses in Brat
tleboro last week several pairs OF heavy
horses were bought which came to this
town. Sam VIM paid $500 for one pair
Ira Farr and Curtis ChickeTing each
bought n pair and Perley Richardson
bought a large draft horse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
FINED FOR ABUSE OF CATTLE.
Agent Of Humane Society Proseeutes
H.. c. clifford Of North Hinsdale.

H. c. clifford Of North Hlnsdale.
Mrs. Jennie b. Powers, agent of the
Keene Humane society, was called to
Hinsdale SATURDAY on a complaint OF
number Of the neighbors Of Henry G.
Clifford of North Hinsdale, who said that
Clifford was not properly feeding his cat
tie. on arriving in Hinsdale Mrs.
Powers went to see Lawyer 70. j. Temple
and had a warrant prepared. She then
drove to the Clifford farm, saw the cattle,
interviewed the neighbors and arrested
Mr.. Clifford.
Saturday evening Clifford was brought
before Judge Gardner Howe Eight wit
nesses were examined besides Mrs Pow
ers, there being only one witness for the
defendant After the hearing, at which
Clifford pleaded not guilty, he was judged
guilty and fined $500 and costs, which
amounted to $21.72. Later the fine was
suspended upon payment Of costs, which
amounted to S16.72.
The witnesses testified that Chords
stock was very thin, lousy and not prop
erly fed. Last year Mrs. Powers was
called to the Clifford farm twice to see a
horse in very bad condition which he
uas using. 1t was finally killed Mrs.
Powers says that the authorities at Hins-
dale aided her as much as they could in
making her investigatons.-tKee
Sentinel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
John erown-An Epoob. Maker.

/ have called John Brown a fanatic.
II we view him in the light of a slave
auction where father and mother and
children are all under the hammer, their
pleading eyes on a brutalzed audience,
he appears with the halo of martyr;
II We estimate him by the Residences
of the means he employed to carry out his
scheme, he appears an unmitigated crank;
II we dismiss both reason and sentiment
and direct our view across the plain of
history, he rises into the blazing com
pany of those who have marked the
epochs OF the world.-[Gen. Morris Schaff
in the May Atlantic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03

Vernon Grange will hold n regular
meeting Saturday evening of this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Boyd of Whining
ton, who spent several days I'm town with
relatives, returned home Wednesday.
Mrs Arthur Jackson and daughter, Mar
tina, of Easthampton, were recent guests
at Mrs b. y. Streeters and Charles
Jackson's.
A company of young people from here
who attended the calico ball i'm Guilford
Centre Wednesday evening report very
enjoyable time.
George E. Brooks, who is in feeble
health, is staying at his fathers, George
Nj. Brooks's. and he has taken the
agency to sell the Poets wall paper.
The many friends of Rev. r. X. Marvin
of Franklin, Mass, are invited to at
tend church in Brattleboro next Sunday
and we are sure many will avail
themselves of an opportunity to hear him
again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
Ansel Boyds condition is critical.

Ansel Boyd's condition is critical.
Efne Haskins will not return to She
burne Falls.
Wesley Jilson has stored his household
goods at Homer Boyds
William Underwood and family visited
his father in Heath Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Caffrey will move
into the Jennie Wheeler house.
Mrs. Sara Faulkner and George Farr
were in North Adams Thursday.
William Underwood will carry on Mrs.
Arad Davis's farm this summer.
Mrs. Ophelia Snow has sold her horse
to Francis Medbury of Wilmington.
Grace Haskins went to sherman Mon
day to open the spring term of school,
Homer Boyd has bought a horse and
wagon to use in the cream gathering bus
mess.
T. C. Marsh, who was at Amherst
Shows a week, returned to his home Sat
urday.
Mrs. William Bolton and son, Law
renee, of Rowe were at George Tuttle's
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Hicks went to
Charlemont Wednesday to visit his sister,
Mrs. Peck.
A. B. Chase and family and Clifford
Chamberlain and family were at o. r.
| Chase's Sunday
Mrs. Alma Taylor arrived in town last
Friday and remained at Mrs. S. A.
Wheelers a week.
George Brown OF Heath was in town
| Friday to attend the funeral OF his broth
law, Amherst Snow.
Word was received Monday OF the death
| at his home in Sherman OF Lucius PUMP
lifelong resident in town.
Katherine Scudder and Kenneth Wiley
went to Readsboro Friday afternoon. Miss
Scudder returned Saturday night
Pearl Snow and daughter returned tc
| their home in Greenfield Monday after
noon Mrs. Snow remained during the
| week.
Elmer Haskins, who went to the Nortf
Adams hospital recently to be operated
upon for appendicitis Is making gooo
recovery.
A few days before she left for Nebras'
ka, Mrs Wesley Jillson received wore
J of the serious illness of her father, anC
on her arrival there she learned or hi'
death and burial.
Not having any warm spring rains Mrs
Chase did not have her usual dinner o
dandelion greens April 20, but found
quantity Saturday and Tuesday after tn
hard rainstorm Friday afternoon. Kath
crime Scudder's scholars brought in tn
first spring beauties last week.
Mrs. w. II. II. Parker received worl
Tuesday of the death of her mother
which occurred that morning. She wa
the widow of Calvin Fuller OF Heart
MELVILLE, where the body was brought 70
burial. She was upwards OF 80 years Q
age and assisted as usual about tn
homework Monday at the home OF he
daughter in Florida, Mass, where sh
lived,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
THE PUTNEY COLUMN
e.naav School Convention.

ri. following program was presented
u. sunday school convention held on
.,,,5,,. Morning-Meeting presided over
~, resident H. p. Cushman. How shall
a, our best work in teaching and
N'u1irs np the schools Reaching the
u.,io mot i'm schools" Rev. L. w. Mo-
I,! Modern methods in Sunday school
.ri. Miss Edith NJ. Balch.
nominating committee was appointed,
.,rsistIup of Rev. l.. w. Mercy Miss Jen-
W.. T. Pierce, Rev. II. Il. Buffum, II. d.
gsssrtt. Miss L. f. Thwing, Miss Mary
,vlitrsy who reported in the afternoon,
,,bor .H. following officers were elected:
PRESIDENT. II. d. Gassett; vice president,
lriss T. T.. Thwing; secretary and treas
,,rsr Mrs. l.. s. Harris; superintendent,
II p cushman; assistant superintendent,
Mrs r. a. Burditt, Mrs. NJ. G. Williams.
In tne afternoon session following
song service, Rev H. E. Buffum and
II d. Gassett spoke upon Mission of
sunday schools of our town" A song
service opened the evening session, fol-
ioved by Scripture reading and prayer
nv Rev l.. w. Morey; solo, Lead, Kind
ID. Light" Miss Jennie e. Pierce: Mis-
sors." Rev. II. f. Buffum; General
sunday school work. Miss Ddith NJ.
Ralch
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
Retaining the Great American Desert.

According to official figures since the
reclamation law was enacted by Congress
in 1902 eight towns have been built and
ten thousand people have settled on what
were desert lands. One hundred miles Of
branch railways have been built, 1857
miles Of canals have been dug, many OF
which carry whole rivers, and forty
seven tunnels have been excavated. 1t
is estimated that the territory embraced
in what is known as the arid regions OF
the United States covers coo, 900, 900 acres
ject to irrigation and can be converted
into farms fully as productive as lands
in the most favored sections.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03

The Pablo herd of buffalo on the Flat
head reservation, Montana, has been sold
to the Canadian government. The bulls
will be removed to Canada about May l,
and the COWS and calves will be sent north
in July. There are between 400 and SOC
bufraloes in the herd, which is the largest
in the world. The price is said to be
$3.50, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
VERNON.
Deer Killed on the Railroad Track

The $50 a. m. southbound Boston &
Maine train ran over and killed a deer
lfemale) on the railroad bridge near the
house of Mrs. b. A. Streeter Monday. r.
l.. Frost of Brattleboro, county game
warden. who was notified, directed that
the carcass be buried
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03


Fostine Bigelow of Putney has been here
looking after his property.
Mrs. George Hooker arrived in town
this week to visit her sisters, the Misses
Osgood.
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Elmer and daughter
of Brattleboro were with his parents
here over Sunday.
In the regular meeting of Northheld
chapter, o. E. s., Wednesday evening two
candidates received the degrees of the
order.
The Fortnightly club will hold its regu-
lar meeting next Monday and the pro-
gram will be in charge of Mrs. Nina Field
and Mrs. T. r. Calender.
Clinton Ware carried his aunt, Mrs.
Pamela Kendall, to her home in West
moreland to spend the summer, having
been with her nephew during the winter.
F. L. Proctor's auction Tuesday was
largely attended, horse fanciers and
breeders coming from the surrounding
towns in large numbers, He sold his
entire outfit. He will be succeeded by his
brother, Dwight, who bought several
horses and carriages.
The meeting of the school committee of
the union district comprised by the towns
of Northheld Warwick, Gill and Leyden
met in the town hall last Thursday for
the annual meeting. Elmer F. Howard
was unanimously elected superintendent
for another year and the usual routine
business was transacted. OF the u MEM
bers all were present but two.
Elizabeth, the oldest daughter of DR..
A. L. Newton, passed away early Tuesday
morning after an Illness of two weeks.
She had been troubled with an organic
heart trouble about year and rheumatic
fever so weakened the heart that she sue
cumbed. She was in Holyoke in board
ing school when stricken but was re-
moved home soon. The funeral was held
from her late home Thursday afternoon,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03

Judge-Eou said the defendant turned
ana whistled to the dog. What follow
Intelligent Witness-The dog.-[Phila-
delphia Inhuirer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03

IN the District Court OF the United
i States for the District of Vermont
In the matter OF
CHARLIE g. SMITH, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Charlie c. Smith Of
Westminster, in the county of Windham
and district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day Of April, A. D., 1907, the said Charlie
c. Smith was duly adjudicated a bank
creditors will be held at the Probate Of
fee, in Bellows Falls on the 9Th day OF
May, A. D. 1907, at 2 o'clock in the after
noon, al which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint
trustee, examine the bankrupt, and trans
act such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
A. z. CUDWORTH,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
April "a, 1907. 17-1S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

y ESTATE OF ABBY S. TAFT.
we the subscribers, being duly APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate Court
Of the district Of Westminster commits
sioners to receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate of Abby S. Taft, late Of
also ali claims and demands exhibited in
Offset thereto: and six months from the
18th day of April, last, being allowed by
fore hereby give notice, that we will at
tend TO the business of our said appoint
ment. at the house of H. p. Farr in Put
ney, in said district on the 18th day OF
May and the 25th day Of September, next
from 2 o'clock until 4 o'clock p. m, on
each OF said days.
H. L. BAILEY,
H. P. FAIR,
Commissioners.
April 26. 1907. 17-ls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03

a. All Disorders caused by bilious state OF
Ighe system Scan be cured by using Carriers
lille Llue Liver l Pills. No pain, gripping or dis
N0'niort Trembling their use. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03

The pearl fishermen OF Ceylon make
use Of the X-ray in order to determine
the presence OF pearls in oysters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
NORTHFlELD, MASS.
Death Of Mrs. Medad Moody.

Adellne Wright Moody, widow OF Medad
Moody. passed away on Monday after
lingering Illness of many months dura-
tion. She was a native of this town, being
one OF eight children Of Harry and Han
nah White Wright. her birth occurring
Jan. l, 1925. In 1874 she was married to
Medad Moody and was a lifelong resident
OF the town, their home at East North
field being one of the most attractive and
hospitable in the town. Four children
were born to them; three died in child
hood, the last, Clarence, dying within
few years. Mr.. Moody died in 1895 In
Mrs. Moody's death, the last keeper Of
the home is taken. her nearest kin with
her being her brothers children. She is
survived by one brother, Lockhart, who
lives in the West.
Mrs. Moody was characterized by cheer
fulness and submission under affictlon,
hospitality, and great loyalty to friends
and the church She was an active, ear
nest member of the Unitarian church.
The funeral was held from her late home
on Wednesday afternoon and was largely
attended, Rev. Mr.. Wilson, her pastor,
officiating. Burial was in the family lot
in the village cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-05-03
500 Slate ouarrymen Out on a Strike.

About 800 slate quarrymen and mill men
In the Fair Haven district, which in
cludes West Castleton and North Poult-
ney, went on strike Wednesday, demand
ing a nine-hour day with pay for ten
hours work. The operators absolutely
refused the demand and there is little
prospect Of an immediate settlement. All
work has been stopped except in two or
three small plants where non-union men
are employed. At a mass meeting the
employees appointed a committee to wait
on the manufacturing concerns. The
slate belt extends from Fair Haven to
Pawlet and includes Granville. N Y, but
the strike as yet does not cover the en-
tire slate region. Twenty-three plumbers
and gas filters in Rutland have quit work,
demanding an increase of so cents a day.
Burt Brothers clothing store in Ben
nington was burglariZed Tuesday night
goods to the value OF 800 being taken.
The intruders forced open a rear window
Clayton Howard, aged two years, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Howard was
drowned by falling into a brook in Nor
risville Wednesday night. The body was
carried down stream an eighth of a mile
and was found 10 minutes after the acct
dent caught to some bushes.
]. NJ. VALDEZ. a tailor in Barre, claims
clay as a basis which will burn readily,
giving out great heat and but little gas,
and which will last as long as coal He
says 1t can be manufactured for $3.50 per
ton.
Patrick Reagan of Burlington was
killed by a Central Vermont train two
miles south of st. Adams Wednesday,
He left Burlington two days before and
was walking on the track. The body was
thrown 20 feet to the roadside below and
was terribly mangled.
William Brown, a "trusty," escaped
from the state prison in Windsor Tues
day. He was at work on a building a
half mile from the main institution, when
he ran around the house and then fed in
to a nearby ravine. He was last seen
just before dark going north toward Par
adise" Twenty armed men, including
the sheriff, deputies and guards were
soon in pursuit, and an automobile was
used in the chase. Brown is 80 years old,
over six feet tall, weighs 149 pounds, has
blue eyes and light complexion. He was
dressed in the regulation prison garb. He
was sentenced to two years imprisonment
| for grand larceny in Orleans county and
| had about a year more to serve. 1t is ex-
pected that he will be captured within a
| short time.