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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
BIG PUBLISHING "SIUNT."

With the possible exception of one. no
other book published runs into such large
editions as the telephone directory Neither
does any other represent the same amount
of incessant labor and none is more
accurate. Though mistakes are liable
to creep into every human production in
spite of every precaution, the telephone
directory is acknowledged to be more
free from them than any other list of
names compiled.
The telephone directory is one of the
most important adjuncts TO good tele-
phone service. AS the telephone system
grew, not only in the number of people
who made use of it, but in the number
OF times each person employed it,
obviously it became impossible for
operators to keep the run of subscribers
by name. To attempt to do so would
not only make all sorts of chances for
errors, but would seriously reduce the
quickness of the service.
So, for the convenience of the large
body of telephone. users-there are a
quarter OF million regular subscribers
alone now in the four northern New
England states-and for the sake of
uniformly good service, the New Eng
land company was compelled several
years ago to establish the practice
among its operators that they should
not undertake TO &c their work by name.
so to speak, but must be told the num-
her of the telephone with which con-
nection was wanted.
With 10000 telephones added to the
New England system each year, 1t is
more necessary all the time that users
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
WILLIAMSvILLE.

F.. E. Freyenhagen of Springfield. Mass.
was at home over Sunday.
DR.. White attended the state medical
meeting in St. Johnsbury last week
c. G. and S. NJ. Hovey attended the
Randall golden wedding in Townshend
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carleton Sparks of Spring.
field, Mass, are visiting relatives and
friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. f. ]. White left Wednes-
day for Rutland, where they expect to
spend the winter.
Charles Carr of West Townshend and
II. ]. Hastings of Athens were guests at
p. H. Carr's last week.
Mrs. A. f. Atwood OF Brattleboro and
Mrs. Tyner of Concordia, Kans., visited
at G. T. Manchester's this week.
Mrs. C. f. Park and Mr. and Mrs.
F. Z. Willard attended the wedding of
Ralph Martin in Bellows Falls wednes-
day.
w. II. Mum, who spent the summer
here, left Monday for Holyoke, where
he expects to stay until December, when
he will go to Florida for the winter.
Mary Stratton left Wednesday for
Florida, where she expects to stay with
her brother, Herbert, this winter. Irving
Williams accompanied her as far as New
York.
Mrs. n. B. Perry and granddaughter
left town Monday afternoon after spend
ing the summer here. Mrs. Kelley, who
worked for them during the summer. has
gone to c. F.. Perrys to stay a few
weeks.
There will be a social at the Methodist
parsonage next Wednesday evening, Oct.
%, for the benefit of the Junior league.
short literary program will be given
and refreshments will be served. All are
cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
An Alarm OF Fire.

The villagers were aroused Sunday
night about o'clock by the blowing Of
the steam mill whistle followed by the
ringing Of the two church bells, and II
was soon learned by telephone that there
was a fire at the mill. 4 force Of men
started for Harmonyville but word was
soon sent that the fire had been put out.
1t was learned that when the engineer,
Mr.. Cater, went to the mill a little past
o'clock to attend to the fire he found
the boiler room full of smoke and on in
Vestigation found n board near the en-
CINE blazing. He blew the whistle and
then turned on a stream Of water which
soon eNtinguished the fire. 1t is thought
that the fire originated near the engine
and extra precautions have been taken to
guard against such n calamity as a dis
astrous fire at the mill would mean to
the town. About 20 men are on the pay
roll, many being young married men with
families. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard are spending
the week in Boston, enjoying a well earned
vacation, as during his married life of
10 years Mr.. Willard has been away from
his business just three days prior to this
visit except the time when ne was a
member OF the Legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
TX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 10, 1907.

few weeks ago. The bride was Miss
Sabra Ball OF Gardner, Mass.
Mrs Harrison Chamberlain, who has
been housed many weeks by serious i'll
ness, has recovered sufficiently to ride
out and Is spending some time with
Mis-. Bradley for rest and rccuperation.
The many lady shoppers who weekly
take the morning train at Townshend for
Brattleboro feel like returning thanks to
agencies for the rest room that has been
provided for their comfort, and assure
the good people of Brattleboro that it Is
heartily appreciated by all.
A large number of Changers were in
town Wednesday to attend the exercises
held by Pomona Grange. The program
advertised last week was somewhat va
ried. as some Of those down for parts
were not present but able workers filled
their places. Visitors were present from
Brattleboro, Dummerston, Londonderry.
Jemaica and other towns. A bountiful
dinner was served and the day was very
profltably spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Phillips went to
Bellows Falls Wednesday to attend the
wedding Of Mrs. Phillpss brother Ralph
Martin which took place at the home Of
the brides sister. Mrs. Ernest Ball, on
Wednesday evening The bride, Miss
Grace Brown. has been n stenographer in
the office of the Vermont Farm Machine
company several years. Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin will make their home in Albany,
where Mr.. Martin has a position in a
railroad office. Mr.. Martin was Towns
bend boy. born and bred and has large
circle of friends here who wish him sue
cess and happiness n his new relations
and many years Of pro perity and useful
ness.
Townshend for many years has borne
the enviable reputation Of being a church,
going community, and II still maintains
its good name. Its two churches are
fairly well filed on n Sunday morning,
and last Sunday the hearts of both pas
tors were rejoced because Of good con-
gregations. Rev. Mr.. Mcintyre preached
an excellent sermon and Rev. Mr.. Gushee
had for his subject for morning and
evening Prayer" He spoke especially
OF the Fulton street noon prayer meet
ing in New York city that celebrates
this week the hftieth anniversary Of Its
existence. Founded in 1857 by Jere-
miah c. Lamphear II has been n mighty
power for good and has been instru-
mental in the salvation Of thousands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
Every Rheumatic Invited
Today
TO TEST .URIC.O FREE
7s-cent Bottle Given Free to All Who Apply.

7S-Cent Bottle Given Free to All Who Apply.
If there are still any sufferers from Rheu.
matism IN this county or wherever this paper
reaches, that have not yet tried the wonder
full Rheumatic Remedy Uric-O, we want
them to try it now at our expense. We
firmly believe that there is not a case of Rheu.
matism in the world that will not yield to the
wonderful effects of Urie-O, and we want to
prove it to every doubter beyond all posi-
bility. The best way to do this is to give
large trial bottle Of this remedy outright
10 every sufferer and let him test and try il
to his own satisfaction. If you or any of
your family suffer from Rheumatism, no mat.
ter what from, just cut this notice out of the
paper and send it together with your name
and address, also the name of your druggist,
to the Smith Drug Co., 1890 Smith Building,
Syracuse, N. Y, and they will send you by
return mail liberal trial package free Of all
expense. There is no reservation to this
offer. You take the remedy home and use II
according to directions until thoroughly sat
ished of its merits.
We could not afford to do this il we did
not know that after you are freed from this
dreaded disease that you will recommend il
TO all your friends who have rheumatism We
know from experience that personal recon.
mendation from one person to another is the
most valuable advertising, and that is the wav
we intend TO acquaint the world with Uric-O
Don't put off writing because this offer will
soon expire and then it will be too late. Do
it today and start yourself upon the highway
to perfect health and happiness. Send for
Uric-O, no matter where you live. 1t is sold
by druggists all over this country, and we
want you TO have a bottle free.
Uric-O is sold and personally recommended
in Brattleboro, by c. E. GRAHAM, Brooks
House Pharmacy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
Railroad Station nuraIarIzed.

When the usual business was resumed
at the railroad station last Saturday
morning II was found that burglars had
visited the place at some time during
the night. entering by means OF the ticket
office window. the break being similar to
that made at the railroad station I'm New
fame last July. Eleven Central Vermont
mileage books were taken besides the
machines for STAMPING tickets and a re-
volver belonging to the station agent,
Arthur Stone. a trunk belonging to
Raymond Brown that had been received
by express the preceding evening was
also overhauled but nothing Of value was
missing from It.. The windows OF the
depot were all found open. thus AFFORD
ing an easy exit in case OF discovery. but
the dark, rainy night proved a favorable
time for the break and the burglars were
not disturbed. This makes the second
time the railroad station has been bur
glarized, the first attempt occurring sew
eral years ago when Mr. Hastings was
the agent but nothing of value was
taken at that time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

of the service shall, to save their own
time and "Centrals." look numbers up
before they call the operator All told,
upwards of a million copies of the New
England companys different directories
are distributed every twelve months.
The records of the new subscribers, OF
removals. of changes of number and all
the other details that affect the makeup
of the directory are corrected each day
in every one of the ass exchanges in
the system, and once in so often these
corrections are forwarded to the cata-
logue department, as 1t is called, where
they are transferred to proof sheets OF
the standing type of the mex, issue OF
the book. Thus the list is kept up to
the hour" all the time practically 10
the moment of going to press When
a new exchange is opened, or revision
of numbers in an old one IS necessary
special supplements are published so
that the public may have correct lnior-
nation without waiting for me 1aNt
regular issue of the telephone BOOK 10
come around.
Sometimes a telephone user IS unable
to look up the number Of the person
he wants to speak with Maybe he mas
mislaid his directory, or the man ne
wants is n new subscriber whose name
does not appear on the last printed list
In such cases you can always learn
instantly the number you want hf ASK
ing the operator TO connect you WIN
the information operator The IN
formation operators" in every exc 1nEe
have special directories arranged oy
name by numbers and by streets. 50
that no matter what inquiry is maze
about subscribers numbers they can
answer it Immediately.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
WEST ToWNsHEND.

Miss Floy Falrbank of Springfield. VT,
is at w. T, Wheelers.
Miss Ella Smith went this week to Brat
tleboro. where she has work.
George Ellis OF Jamaica was at his sis
ters, Mrs. w. B. Towards. this week
Mr. and Mrs H ]. Hastings were
guests at Mrs. Anna Carr's last week.
The hash" social on Thursday evening
was a happy AFFAIR, well attended and
enjoyed by all.
Leon Wheeler OF Springfield. Vt. IS
spending his vacation at his father s,
w. T. Wheeler's.
Mrs. Charles Reach of White River
Junction is spending some time with her
sisters, the Misses Lawrence
Marcia Howe OF Brattleboro is helping
al Atwell Farwelrs. Mr.. Farwell re-
mains in critical condition.
The new engine at Tafts mill is being
put in place this week. 1t will be in
working order in a few days.
o. L. Phillips and friend. Mr. Bartlett.
Of Orange, Mass, are visiting at E. N
Holdens and enjoying the hunting sea-
son.
W. V. Howe and family OF East jamaica
moved Wednesday into the Freeman
house" so called, owned by George Law
renee.
Miss Blanche Boyd finished work at
A. T. Farwells last week. She has gone
to Brattleboro, where she has work in the
overall factory.
Henry Stratton held an auction Of cattle
a his place on Wednesday, Owing TO the
low bidding only about 40 cattle were sold
out OF the GO advertised.
Mrs. W. II. Taft. who has been in poor
health for some time. Is in Brattleboro
for rest and change. Miss Matte Taft
is caring for the household during Mrs.
TaftS absence.
The ladies' missionary and aid society
hold a meeting al the vestry Thursday
afternoon. 1t is expected that Mrs. Park
OF Townshend who, is secretary of the
Woman's Missionary association. will be
present and explain the work of the So
ciety to the ladies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
T0WNSHEND
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Randall Married so
Years,


About 60 Of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Randall gathered at their hospita-
bic home Monday evening to help them
celebrate the 5Oth anniversary of their
marriage. The rooms were tastefully and
handsomely decorated with evergreen,
autumn leaves and bittersweet berries.
one of the most beautiful and unique
decorations was formed in the parlor,
where large spinning wheel had been
suspended from the centre of the ceiling
This wheel hung horizontally and so wax
tapers shed a soft light around the rim.
Col. and Mrs Franklin assisted Mr. and
Mrs. Randall in receiving the guests.
Friends did not come empty handed,
but brought wedding gifts, numerous and
beautiful. The presents consisted of
linen, cut glass, china and shining gold
pieces. The presentation speech was
made by Rev. Daniel Mcintyre and was
couched in appropriate and fellcitous
words, and thanks, hearty and earnest,
were returned by the youngest son, +. T.
Randall.
A pleasing part of the evenings enter
tainment was a song by Col. A. 3.
Franklin, "Silver Threads among the
Gold" song by Mrs. Dale, Fifty Years
Ago. and music by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Franklin. An original and exceedingly
appropriate poem was read by Mrs. Abbie
Taft. n bountlful collation. of cake. ice
NiftlHl' hldltHt DdudldS anu real WeOQlnk
cake was served OF the 90 persons pres
ent at the marriage of Mr. and Mrs.
Randall four are now living and but one
was present at this celebration. Mrs An
nette Townsend, a sister of Mrs. Randall.
Moses Randall and Carrie Twitchell
were married oct. H. 1857. by Rev. Mr.
Wood I'm the Col. Twtchell house, now
owned by Mr.. Truesdell, and went to
live at Mr.. Randalls home in Winchester,
n. II. They lived there two years and
then came to Townshend. buying the farm
where they now live. Three children
blessed the home and they were present
Monday evening. Herbert and Alice. who
have homes in Massachusetts, and Fred
T., who, with his wife and son, have their
home In the house with his parents. This
suspicious day also was the 18th birthday
anniversary of Mr.. Randall, and thus
double anniversary was observed. During
the many years spent in Townshend this
worthy couple have filled a large place
In the social and public life of the
town. They have been active workers in
the Congregational church, and in for
mer years in the Grange. They have
made for themselves many friends who
wish them many more years OF happiness
and usefulness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BI
GulLEoRp.

Charles Coombs's right wrist was
broken Sunday by a kick from one of
his horses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Thomson of
Fitchburg visited at Joel Flagg's Monday,
returning home Tuesday.
Mrs. Cynthia Parks of Bernardston was
a guest at G.. 2. Millers last week. She
was accompanied home by Mrs. Ellen
Wilder.
Mrs Martha Tyler of Brattleboro has
given the Congregational society an or
gan in memory of her daughter Minerva,
who died recently in Hartford, Conn,
gift which is greatly appreciated by the
society.
A number of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs Dana Howard were invited to their
home Tuesday evening Mr.. Howards
birthday anniversary. The occasion also
celebrated. Mrs. Towards birthday ami
versary, which occurred a few days later.
a pleasant time was enjoyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

c. c. Allen has rented C. ]. Howe's
place for one year
Henry Williams has sold his place to
Ralph Wheeler.
Lottie Hosley is attending Leland &
Gray seminary in Townshend.
Miss Carrie Allen is i'll and her aunt,
Mrs. Reynolds is helping care for her.
Mrs, Almedia Boynton expects to spend
the winter in Townshend at Mr. Fessen-
denis.
The ladies' Industrial society will serve
harvest supper next Friday night, Oct
%, at the church han,
Mrs. A. w. Butler has so far recovered
from her recent Illness as to be able to
return to her home in Jamaica Tuesday.
w. F. Cutting has moved his family
from the Stariks house in the village to
the house recently built by him near
his mill In Pixies Falls.
Souvenir postals received from Mr.. and
Mrs F. o. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. ]. II.
Muzzy announce their safe arrival at
the jamestown exposition and Washing
ton.
w. f. Cutting has moved his boiler
this week from Winhall station to the
Jamaica Lumber Co.'S job in Pixies Falls
The trip was made in two days and
without mishap,
ne IloIoSCope company lest town
Wednesday evening, after playing to
small audiences Monday and Tuesday
evenings. Those who saw the moving
pictures pronounced them excellent and 1t
was an entertainment which deserved
larger patronage.
A. w, Butler and A. V. d. Piper
were in Wardsboro last Thursday as
counsel for the plaintiff and defendants
respectively in the case of F. II. Lackey
VS.. L. L. Reid and Maurice Lowe. The
case was an action brought for damage
to a wagon owned by Lackey and used
by Reid and Lowe. Hearing was held
before Justice A. ]. Martin and a jury
at the hotel of f. Underwood and a YER
dict returned for the plaintiff to recover
IS and costs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
EAST DOVER,

Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Hale are staying
in town few days.
Mr.. johnson of Brattleboro Is here to
paint L. l.. Howes house.
Mrs. Lydia Lazelle is working for Mrs
Fannie Moore, who is not able to do her
work.
James Underwood of Newfane has
bought car load Of apples mere to be
made into cider.
A dozen or more ladies met at Mrs.
Fannie Moore's Wednesday afternoon and
did sewing, for which Mrs. Moore feels
very grateful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Don BouteIle have been
away visiting.
Miss Nellie Eddy of Brattleboro is
visiting at II. o. Cobbs.
Mrs. Smith of Springfield. this state,
visited at Fred Watson's recently.
Mrs. Knapp of Dummerston recently
visited her daughter, Mrs Della Knapp
Mrs. Lucy Franklin of Hartford, Conn,
has been visiting in town a few days.
Mrs. Arlington and daughter of Lud-
low have been visiting at j. O. Follett's
J. \. Greenwood OF Chester visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. a, b. Greenwood,
last week.
The old maids entertainment planned
for next week has been deferred until a
later season.
Charles and Carlos Lowe, students at
the seminary, spent Sunday with their
father in Chester.
Mrs. NJ. A. Hall Of Brattleboro has re-
Gently spent a few days with her niece,
Mrs A. A. Blood.
Jerry Lowe came from Boston last
week for a visit with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Leslie Lowe.
The families of zina Cobb and H. O.
Cobb recently attended a reunion of the
Cobb family held in Jacksonville.
Friends from Brattleboro, West Brat
tleboro, Vernon and Florida called on
Mrs. Horace Gale one day last week.
The harvest supper served by the Dor
cas- Guild Wednesday evening was we'll
patronized, about SIG being the financial
result.
Miss Ellen Ware left Monday for
Springfield, Mass, having secured a po-
sition as instructor in the public schools
in that city.
Mrs. Susie Atwood was seriously i'll
few days last week and her mother was
summoned from West Townshend to
care for her, but she is better this week
Asa Thompson left Monday for New
York city, having obtained a banking po-
sition there, His sister, Mrs. Howard,
accompanied him as far as Brattleboro.
w. S. Holland assisted in the taking of
the inventory last week in Newfane in
the store recently owned by Batchelder
& Son, and sold to r. d. Newton.
Mrs. Bickford, who has been staying
at the home of +. L. Hastings a few
weeks, has rented the tenement in F. L.
loves house lately vacated by Celia
Cutler
Capt, c. P. Stone of Providence, r. l.,
who attended the reunion of the First
Vermont Cavalry in Essex Junction, has
been spending a few days with relatives
in this village.
Col A. b. Franklin attended last week
in Essex Junction the reunion of his
regiment, the Sth Vermont, which was
held in connection with the meeting of
the First Vermont Cavalry.
Congratulations are in order for Her
bert Stone, who is keeping house in Bald
winsville, Mass, having been married
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
MARLBORO.

Hattie Mather was in town over Sun
day.
George Hamilton has gone to New
York.
H. W. Shaw was in Bellows Falls early
in the week.
Lottie Mather is spending a few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Mather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warnock friends from
Holyoke, are spending some very pleas
ant days at The Poplars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
Wicked Romans.

Listen to this, Maria" said Mr.. Stubb,
as he unfolded his scientific paper. "This
article states that in some OF the old
Roman prisons that have been I'M
earthed they found the petrihed remains
Of the prisoners"
Gracious John" replied Mrs. Stubb,
with a smile, II suppose you would
call them hardened criminals. "-[Stray
Stories
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
Annual Meeting Of Central Vermont Pail.
way at st. Adams.

At the annual meeting OF the Central
Vermont railway company held at st.
Adams Tuesday, the present directors
were reelected. The board reelected
President Charles NJ. Hays and other Of
ficers. The annual report OF the direc-
tors showed gross receipts for the year
ending June 80, 1907. of 81, 1884, OPP
Grating expenses of $3,041,5l3; net earn
ings Of s6SS.3SO. and total income of 500, -
220. There was a decrease from the pre-
vious year in receipts OF S3SS7. and in
total operating expenses of $7041. The
expenditure for improvements showed a
decrease Of $l4O9S5. although 500. 746 was
spent for the construction of new bridges
A5,1l5 for new passenger cars, and S20,-
000 for new locomotives. The passenger
train mileage Of 1l3l,763 shows an in
crease OF $4,000 miles. while the freight
train mileage Of IS41,329 indicates a de-
crease OF 81 1923 miles.
RatiOns of tobacco are sarx-a7 70 italian
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
JAMAICA.
Or. Thomas Married.

The marriage Of DR.. Arthur Wesley
Thomas and Miss Anna Isabel Oliver
took place at the home Of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs John Oliver. in
Salem, n. Y, Thursday afternoon at 8
o'clock. The groom is a graduate OF the
Albany Medical college, class Of 1904,
and for the past year has been practic-
ing his profession in Jamaica, coming
here from Jacksonville. VT. The bride
is a graduate OF the Hartford Train
ing School for Nurses, class of
1901, and since then has been engaged in
private and institutional nursing in that
city. She will be remembered by many
as having had the care of Mrs. A. V. d.
Piper during her recent illness. After
short wedding tour Dr. and Mrs. Thomas
will return TO Jamaica, where they will
be at home to their friends at the house
recently bought by DIR. Thomas of DR..
Brigham, after Dec. l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
BRookLINE.

Mrs Hugh Allbee's brother Of Detroit
Mich, is visiting several weeks at Mrs
Allbee's home.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Ware of Butler
Ill, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs G.. 70.
Ware last week, also Mrs. G. c. Ware
and son, Ivern, of Putney.-