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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
JACKSONVILLE.

Misses Ethel and Alice Boyd have gone
to Boston for visit.
Measles and whooping cough from Shell
burne Falls have struck US.
O. r. Butterfeld Of Athol is spending
few days in the home Of his childhood.
Misses Alta Wheeler and Mabel
Aubertine OF Readsboro recently visited
al Mervin Pierce's.
Mrs Miranda G. Faulkner has sold
her place here and will sell her personal
property Saturday at auction.
Mr. and Mrs. David Long who have
been visiting at +. 4. Temples, have
returned to their home in Bennington.
The directors of the North River cream
cry association declared a dividend Of 29l2
cents per pound of butter fat for the
month Of May.
NJ a. Butterfield c. A. Faulkner, AL
bert Dalrymple and T. W. Corkins went
with fine success.
The first case of cremation Of the dead
from this place was in the case Of Mrs.
O. V. Bennett. whose body was taken to
Boston for that purpose.
Rev. Mr.. Staples. who occupied the
pulpit at the Universalst church last
summer, will again supply it during
July and August this year.
Miss Corena Alice Bell. who took one
Of the Austine prizes at the close of the
Brattleboro high school. for excellence in
scholarship is a growth of this village.
Hon. O. Z. Butterfeld of Wilmington
and Col. Frank Morgan Of Nebraska
were in town Monday on business and
viewing the second finest scenery in the
world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
WEST HALIFAX.

Floyd Clark has teen drawing lumber to
Shelburne Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Whitney of Am
herst' Mass, are visiting in town.
Hiram Fuller is having extensive re-
pairs made on his farm buildings
1t is understood that the Grange picnic
Tor the Fourth has been given up.
VIII II. Tyler of Hudson. Mass. spent
Few days with relatives here recently.
Mrs. Harry Billings of South Deerheld
Is visiting her aunt, Parthena Guild
There was a good crowd at w. W
stoves auction the 25th and things
brought good prices
George +. Worden and son and several
hlred men have been peeling bark on the
Luther Adams farm.
W. h Clark has sold all of his real es-
tale mere and has bought or traded for
the o. Copeland farm in Marlboro.
Dr. NJ. NJ. Brown of North Adams and
Or Thomas of Jacksonville were at David
tucker the 18th. Mr.. Tucker is a very
SICK man and is not gaining as fast as his
friends would like to see him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
Two Horses and a Cow Killed by Light.
ninQ

The severe thundcrsturmS Sunday ans
Tuesday did some damage in the sur
rounding towns ana played some queer
pranks in Brattlcburo. In the storm sun
day afternoon lightning struck the Chin
ney of Will Millers house in Dummers-
ton, came down the chimney. through the
cellar and 'Out a bulkhrad without doing
any particular damage. Eight telephone
poles on the Dummerston road were shiv-
cred into kindling wood and several large
trees were struck. Though the storm was
the heaviest in Dummerston. "A picnic
party on top of Putney hill reported that
no rain fell there, the clouds being almost
wholly beneath them
bolt struck the water pipe at c. j
Matthews's house in Chesterfield south
Of the suspension bridge. Several large
trees and "A few telephone poles were
struck in Chesterfield and Albert Hub
bard lost a valuable COW, which was killed
in a pasture.
The lightning played some queer tricks
on the telephones. At John Connelrs in
Chesterfield wall telephone instrument
was disodged and thrown completely
across the room. About 80 of the local
telephone lines were put out Of commits
sion and the repair men were kept busy
most OF the next day in repairing damage
The shower Tuesday afternoon was
hardly less severe and the telephone SER
vice was again damaged considerably
The greatest loss reported was by Fred
laughton OF Dummcrstun, who lost two
horses. His barn was struck and the
horses Were killed in their stalls though
the barn did not take fire and was little
damaged
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
GUlLFoRD.

Mrs c. f. Alexander came home t-,--
Westmoreland on Monday
Miss Maria Tyler is numbered viz,
the sick ones the past week.
Joel Flagg attended the My.t,
Shriners' meeting in Bellows Falls Wed.
nesday.
Nelson King and Lyman Bullock r.
Springfield Mass, came last satvrdsv
for visit at b Whittemore
The deer are getting to be too plsntl.
full to suit the farmers. who do not enjoy
seeing them in their corn fields
The friends of Mrs. Lyman Hurtlav
are glad to learn that she is improving
in strength daily at the hospital.
Mrs. Frank Johnson and daughter
Helen, have been spending the past veak
in Walpole. Miss Mile Holden has been
the housekeeper during her absence.
The ladies' union society will serve
strawberry supper on the lawn near the
parsonage opposite the store THURSDAY
afternoon and evening. July T.s
cream will be on sale during the after.
noon and supper will be served az 3
O'Clock and later There will t- must.
and games and fireworks. Every are is
cordially invited to come 70 EMO. .l4
afternoon and evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28

John Clark lost a horse this week
F. L. Wellman was in Windsor the first
of the week.
Mrs. Herbert Jacobs is visiting her son
in Greenfield.
Fred Jenison of Brattleboro is boarding
at L. f. Jaqueths.
Miss Maud Clarke has gone to Ra.
ponda to work for the summer
Mrs. Whittemore of Ascutneyville is
visiting her son, B. A. Whittemore
Mrs. Clinton Dugan and Mrs Carl
Leitsinger are boarding at Z. W. Legates
Mrs Ransom Akley spent several days
last week in Vernon visiting her dalgh-
ter
Mrs L. c. BONNER of Northampton has
been a guest al F. f. Chase's since sat.
urday.
Miss Blanche Brigham of Townshend
visited at F. E. Thayers several days
last week
Several neighbors and friends met and
did Herbert Stebbins's hoeing Friday Nj
Stebbins, who has been i'll sometime. is
still in bed.
Mrs. Don Franklin and children re-
turned Saturday from a weeks visit in
Springfield, Mass.
DHliONh anu NeISOu h4AS %
Springfield. Mass. visited at B. A Whit
temore's and S. NJ. Bullocks over Sun
day.
John Richardson of White River June
ton who spent ten days with his father
returned to his work as weaver this week
Rev Delmar E. Trout will speak in the
CnlVersalist church Sunday at go p. n.
Children's day will be observed and a
concert Will follow the preaching service
Children's day in the Grange will be
observed this week SATURDAY.. Come early
and have a good time. Dinner will be
served on the picnic plan at noon ana
exercises by the children will follow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
Pomona Grange Meeting.

Windham County Pomona Grange held
meeting with Deertield River Grange,
Readsboro, June 10. There was a good
attendance. Protective, Deerfield River,
Victory, Evening Star, Guiding Star,
North River, Stamford and Deerfeld
Valley Pomona being represented. State
Master c. w Pierce addressed the meet
ing. Questions discussed were: "Resol-
we'd That woman's work of the present
day is more wearing than in the days of
our grandmothers" and How to fill the
silo the cheapest and best The next
meeting will be held with Newfane
Grange Newfane, July 81. Question,
Can a woman make poultry paw" and
can farmers in this section make stock
raising prohtable?"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
GRAY-BoND.
Two University Of Vermont Graduates
Married In Burlinuton

The marriage Of Hollis Edward Gray
OF the Winoosk savings bank and Miss
Ruth Person Bond, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs John Allen Bond. occurred at the
brides home. G5 North Winooski avenue.
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. The
ceremony. which was performed bv the
Rev DR.. l. c. Smart. was witnessed bv
the immediate families of tho brida and
groom.
The rooms of the home were artistical-
~ decorated with ferns. palms. roses and
daisies The bridal march from "Lohen-
grin" was PLAYED bv Mrs Mary /
Hcndee of Morrisville. The bride was
given in marriage by her father The
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28

ademic courses at Tufts. receiving the de-
grees of bachelor of divinity and master
of arts. He was chosen as the repre-
sentative of the theological school from
the class of 1907 on the commencement
platform. and was considered one of the
brightest men in the school He received
the degree of bachelor of arts from Tufts
in 1904
Mr.. Trout is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
p, Trout, of Springfield. Ohio where he
was born November H. 1881 He com
pleted the first three years of his college
course in Wittenberg college. Springfield
Ohio While there he took an active part
in athletics, being a member of the bas-
He also took an Observation-Disclosures
ketball team and the baseball team He
also took an active part in debating and
was member of the Phi Kappa Psi fra
ternity. For two or three summers he
has supplied pulpits in Ohio, Massachu-
sets and Vermont. He has always taken
an active interest in work among young
people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
HALIFAX

h. NJ Goodenough and son have their
new barn nearly completed.
II. D. Allen and family OF Wilmington
were visitors in town last week.
Harry Learnard has his blacksmithing
and repairing shop raised and nearly COW
cred.
Miss Nettie Harris Of Brattleboro is
spending few weeks with her uncle, f.
H. Niles.
Mrs. Elizabeth Davenport and Miss Es-
Their Crowell of Brattleboro, who are stay
ing at the Fish homestead. left Monday
on trip afoot to Pownal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28


\ good number of guests are at Childs
Tavern.
Arthur II. Stearns of Brooklyn has been
in town this week.
1t is expected that the Forest and
Stream club will DE opened next week
Graduating exercises Of the high school
We're held at Memorial hall last evening
Mrs. Rollin L. Harris has returned from
Readsboro. somewhat improved in health.
From present pospects it is not likely
that Raponda hotel will be opened this
season
Mr and Mrs. Don O. Butterfield have
returned from their wedding trip and will
Toe at home to their friends.
\ severe thunder shower passed over
the place on Tuesday afternoon. but very
little damage was done by lightning.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Kidder returned
Monday from Troy, where they had been
10 visit Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. Russell were in Shelburne
Falls Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Russell
was one of the judges in the prize speak
ing contest at Arms academy.
Memorial hall was well filled last Sun
day morning to listen to the baccalaureate
sermon delivered by Rev. Mr.. Bartlett of
Brandon before the graduating class and
members OF the high school
Charles V. Buckley and Miss Mabel Pike
were married 1T the residence of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs Samuel c.
Pike, on Wednesday at II o'clock. Only
immediate friends and relatives were
present. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. A. y. Blackford Choice re-
freshments were served and the welded
pair left on the afternoon train for AL
bany. Niagara Falls and other places Of
interest They will be absent about two
weeks, Both OF the young persons are
well known and congratulations are ex-
tended. Miss Pike has been one Of the
successful school teachers OF the town
and Mr. Buckley has conducted the res
taurant in Wheeler's building a year or
more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
The Woman Who Crossed the Ocean in
Dory.

1t happened in a New York club one
night when all the travellers were telling
now they made their trip around the
world and when it came to Col Thomas
W. knoNs turn he said he walked The
author of the famous Boy Traveller"
series then explained how he went from
America to Asia via Alaska and the
Aleutian islands and how he came the
nearest To walking that any man could
do. Mrs. Joanna Grape of New Bedford
Mass. who IS staying in St. Johnsbury
Tor a few weeks, had a more remarkable
experience, for she crossed the Atlantic
ocean some IL years ago in lq-foot
dory. She went with her husband. Cant.
Thomas Grape, who met with a tragic
death OF Point Judith about six years
ago, and she has the unique distinction
OF being the only woman who ever
crossed the Atlantic in dory Their
boat was lS feet over all, six feet and two
inches in width and 30 inches deep They
were ~ days in making the trip dur
ing which time they encountered seven
storms and big school of whales 1t
was only when the big monsters of the
deep appeared that they were really in
danger, but by being careful not to dis.
turb them in their sports the little boat
hnally passed out of their way After
reaching England they We're presented to
Queen Victoria and her court and re-
ceived many presents from royalty and
Others interested in this unique and sue
cessful voyage. Mrs. Grape had IL years
of seagoing with her husband who was a
famous New Bedford sea captain. is an
entertaining talker, and has recently pub
lished a book entitled Strange but True"
which describes her remarkable ocean
voyage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
HALIFAX CENTRE.

Mrs Fannie Winch of Purdy Station.
~ y has been visiting at the deer park.
Mrs. Elizabeth Davenport and Miss Es-
ther Crowell of Brattleboro are at the
Fish farm VAC
Mr.. ana Mrs. Perley Crosier have gone
to Dedham, Mass, where their daugbtaS
Is attending school, to be present a1 To
graduating exercises, June p.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28

a disastrous fire occurred in Stamford
saturday morning when the main por-
ton OF the Stamford Chemical company
building was destroyed. The TetoC,-
and condensers We're saved. also the
main working plant went up in flames.
The loss is about 10000 with no in
surance. Fifteen or 20 men were thrown
out of work as result Of the fire. The
plant was operated by the Stamford
Chemical company of Vermont a corpo-
ration with a capitalization of $4,000 a.
w. Wilmarth and H. w, Frame We're
the officers and the principal owners OF
the concern. A large plant was operated
the principal product being crude wood
alcohol.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. Fitch and son were in town Satur-
day.
Ernest Thomas is working for Wi.
Hgley.
Mrs. Jane Fletcher of Woburn IS visit
ing in town.
Miss Eva Shepardsou and Ernest White
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nris.ey
sunday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
WEST GUILFORD.

Ethel Fisher returned Saturday after
spending two weeks with relatives in
Greenfield She was accompanied by her
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. FaNou Fisher.
A reception was given Rev and Ms
Ihomas Sparks at the parsonage Friday
evening, June p. Substantial tokens
We're given them. including a purse Of
money. Cake and coffee were served.
and all returned at late hour, feeling
that the evening had been well spent,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
pUMMERsroN Hill.

Mrs. d. NJ. Stockwell has Joined her
husband on the farm after visiting rela-
tives and friends in Brattleboro.
Miss Marcia Wright and sister, Nettle
from New Jersey are at DR.. Gwyer's
cottage for the summer.
Mrs. A. ], Barrett Of Springfield, Mass,
closed school Thursday after a successful
term of IL weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
How Mary Wilkins Freeman Works.

This note is from Harper & Bros latest
sheet of literary gossip: The method
pursued by Mary f. wilkins Freeman.
in writing her stories. is different from
that of most authors Before beginning a
story, whether it is to be short or long.
she plans it to the very end. Not only
the consecutive scenes of the story are in
her mind before she begins the opening
paragraphs, but she has also decided up
on the tenor of the conversation and
much of the actual language"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
GUiLFORD CENTRE.
Three Accidents at a Bal Cane

The ball game which was played On
Morse's fiat Saturday between the Gull.
ford and West Brattleboro teams resulted
in score OF II to 10 in favor OF Guilford.
Accidents seemed to be in order The
West Brattleboro catcher had a finger
dislocated.- Louis Whitney was knocked
senseless by bat and Lee boy had his
nose broken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
NEW UNlVERsALIsT PASTOR.
Rev. D. E. Trout, Who was Ordained to
the Ministry June 20, viii Begin Work
in erattleboro July 1.

Rev. Delmar +. Trout of Crane Theo-
logical School of Tufts college. Medford
Mass, who will begin his pastorate with
the Universalist church of Brattleboro July
l, was ordained to the ministry June 20
He has taken both the theological and ac-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
Auction June 20, on AIoh Street.

quantity of household furniture will
be sold at auction on Saturday afternoon.
June 30, at p. m, on the premises of
Rosina Burnham, High street. 1t in
cludes marble top table, . hair top sofas
extension table. sideboard, oak chamber
sets, stands, mattresses, chairs and a va
riety of other articles. A. w. ]. Wilkins
will be auctioneer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28

The deepest sounding on record was
recently made in the North Pacific, where
the bottom is 1868 fathoms. or a little
Nero Deep N""eu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28
DEERFIELD VALLEY
WILMINGTON.
Death Of William E. Jordan.

William Edward Jordan. &c. died at
orange, Mass, Thursday June 20, after
brief illness Of paralysis. He moved to
Orange from Wilmington about 20 years
ago. He was a skilled machinist and
worked for the Chase Turbine company
and in the Rodney Hunt machine shop.
Mr.. Jordan was an unassumng man.
kindly and honorable and was held in
nigh regard by large acquaintance. He
was veteran Of the civil war, a member
of orange Masonic lodge. Orange COM
mandery and New England Order Of
Protection. He leaves a wife, who was
Miss Ella Medbury. and two brothers
The funeral was held on Friday evening
Rev. J. X. Moore officiating. The body
was brought to wilmington on Saturday
for iuterment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28

The African possessions of the French
government amount to 3,SO5, 900 square
miles and those of Great Britain ana
600, including Egypt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-06-28

English sheep are sometimes fatter ed
on snails.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-15
SHIPPING REPORT
Thursday, March ID, 1907.
Arrived.

Arrived.
Fan R'ver-to White Oak Coal
Company in ballast
Steamer Dorchester. Johnson
Providence and Norrolk-to MGR.
chants e Miners TRANSFORMATION
Company with passengers and mer.
chandisc.
morc--to Merchants & Miners
Transportation Company with pas.
sen3ers and merchandise.
Steamer Nantucket, Nckerson
Boston and Norfolk-to Merchants
& Miners Transportation Conpruy
WIN passengers and merchandise.
Steamer Monroe, Hulphers, New
York and Nortolli-to Clyde Steam.
"lip Company with merchandise.
P2rse Berkshire from New Bed.
ioTd-,.o WL.:te Oak Coal Company
in ballast.
Barge Bealtie from Boston-to
White Oak Coal Company in bal
last.
Cleared.
Steamer W;ljcrort (Br). Payment
MISUNDERSTANDING Coal Com.
pany.
Barge Idaho for Boston-Chesa.
peake & Ohio Coal Agency Com.
pany.
Barge PCstsville for Portsmouth
chesapeake a. Ohio Coal Agency
Company.
Steamers Wldcrort (Br.), Ray
ment, Havana; Amcrika (Ger.),
S1trmnck. Bremen; Aragon. Blackler,
Brunswick; jamestown. Cal BRINE
Norfolk and New York. Nickerson
Baltimore; Dorchester Johnson. Bal
timore: Powha1an, Ryan, Norfolk
and Providence.
Schooners Fanny C. Bowen, Chas
providence; NorthIand, Wheeler
Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-15

the newspapers that any person eligi-
BILE for membership may suggest n
name for the organization at the
next meeting.
After the business of the evening
was over old times were discussed.
The following list shows that some OF
those present were not so very old
In the 'old times" even though the
phase in this instance means only
20 years ago:
Messrs. George B, West, Walter A..
Post. b. D. Cory. Theo. Liyezey,
George w, Nelms, E. /. Ford, John
l.. Sibley, w. p. Ballard, T. NJ. Ben
son, A.. d. Mallett, C. C. Smith, w.
T. Moss, e. w. Robinson, j. G.. Live
zey. Z. W. Milstead, George w. Bur.
cher. J. T. Ballentine, Major James
Haushton, w. j. Mems AID DR.. A. C.
Jones.
1t was the sense of the meeting that
the society be organized for social
ana historical purposes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-15

a score of prominent old residents
gathered in the office OF Mr.. George
b. West, at the Citizens & Marine
Bank, last night and formed tenn
porary organization OF an "Old Resi-.
dents Society, an organization
which will be exclusive to a degree,
as there are not more than about rs
OF the 25,0O0 or more people in the
city eligible for membership.
The meeting was called Ey Mr..
west, who issued no general call be.
cause he desired to have a talk with
number OF the old residents in his
OFFICE before taking any decided step
toward effecting an organization. Mr..
west read a paper briefly explaining
The object of the meeting and then
called upon those present to discuss
the matter.
temporary organization was ef-
iected by the election of Mr.. West as
chairman and Mr.. Il. |. Ford as secrc-
tary Everyone agreed that il was
advisable to form such society as
proposed by Mr.. West and it was de-
cided to appoint committee of five
TO draft constitution and bylaws
and nominate officers. The report of
This committee will be heard at a
meeting to be called by the chair,
which all citizens eligible for mem
bership will he expected TO attend.
: A resolution was adopted making
it necessary for citizen to have
lived here for 90 years and TO be not
lnder u years of age To be cnglule
Tor membership in the society.
The chair appointed NTcssrs. w. j.
Nelms, j. e. iivoHey, w. a. Post, 4.
M. Benson and DIR. A. c. jones on the
committee to nominate officers ana
drait a constitution ard u, laws.
IL was decided to state through
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-15

Resolution Adopted Thanking Ger
man Sailors for Assistance Rem
dered at Fire Tuesday Night-
Baseball Game Between William
and Mary and Princeton.

a resolution placing the Mcr
chants Association on record as
iaroring the movement started by
lhe Chamber of Commerce looking
toward the amendment, of the pres
eht saloon ordinance 50 as to allow
the saloons of the city to remain
open later than 1880 o'clock dur
ing The period of The jamestown
Exposition. ii was decided to urge
mat The hour for closing durfny
The exposition be made 1880 O'Clock
instead of o'clock. as suggested
by the Chamber
This action was taken after con.
siderable discussion. seveqa! mem.
bers opposing the resolution. The
president was authorized to appoint
a committee Of five to confer VIZ,
lne committee of the Chamber of
commerce and br.ug the matter
before the council
Presiden. Sprague, in appointing
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-15

pcarance nj the Boston navy yard,
viii not lie brought to Hampton
Roads ior exhibition with other old
timc war vessels of the American
navy during the jamestown Exposi-
ton.
The vessel has been adjudged nm
seawcrthy by inspectors OF the navy
department and as the department
possesses no fund which could be
used in putting her INTO sea.Soing
condition, 1t has Deen decided to let
her remain at the Boston navy yard.