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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
WILIIAMSVIlLE

Mrs. f. H. Richardson went to Bellows
Falls Thursday for a short visit.
Miss Nellie Dickinson is working at
Houghton & Simonds's in Brattleboro.
G. r. Wheeler and SON. George, of West
Brattleboro called on friends here Tues
day.
Mrs. Harry Horsman of South Franz
ingham, is visiting Miss Bertha f. Man
chester.
Mr. and Mrs. c. r. Freyenhagen OF
Brattleboro were in town Saturday night
and Sunday,
Miss Ivy Mundell, who is employed at
Sparks's laundry in Brattleboro, spent
Sunday with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mundell.
At the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing the pastor, Rev. William Thompson.
will speak on Proving God" and in the
evening at $50 on Home Welcome"
Mrs. d. d, Dickinson and c. H. Dick
inson went to Wallingford Conn, Satur-
day. Mrs. Dickinson expects to remain
with her daughter, Mrs. w. H. Newton,
of that place some time.
Miss Hosfords dancing class of New
fame will meet with members of the class
here next Wednesday night at school
house hall at a dance. Refreshments will
be served and everyone is invited
Dancing from to -
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. d. Stedman and fam
lily of Gardner came last Friday to visit
at c. *. Stedman's. Mr.. Stedman re-
turned Tuesday but the rest of the fam
lily will stay for some time. as scarlet
fever is prevalent i'm Gardner and there
are many deaths.
The committee appointed by the Meth
odist Sunday school for Easter exercises
are making extensive preparation for an
all day service. In the morning at 10 80
O'Clock there will be speaking and sing
ing by the children and special music by
the choir with a sermon by the pastor
In the evening al there will be a con-
cert with readings by young ladies' special
music, including solos, duets and quar-
tets, This will doubtless be one of the
pest Easter concerts ever given in Will
Evansville
me coming event for Williamsville and
vicinity is the recital to be given by Miss
Bertha May Hart at the schoolhouse hall
tuesday evening, March 26, at s O'Clock.
MISS Hart is a popular elocutionist and
her readings are of the highest order.
rms Is a rare opportunity for the peo-
pie or Williamsville to hear one of New
England's best readers. Miss Hart comes
to Williamsville by the special solicitation
of Rev. and Mrs. William Thompson. per-
sonal friends of the reader. Music will be
furnished by local musicians and light re-
treshments will be served free to all at
the close of the entertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
GUILFORD,

William Tyler is housed with grip.
Mrs. Augusta Sanders of Jamaica is
visiting her sister, Mrs Jesse Weather
head.
The friends of Lyman Huntley are glad
TO see him out once more after being
housed by illness nearly three months.
The report of the Miner and Miller fox
lawsuit and settlement last week was
misleading. At the lowest estimate Mr.
Miller's cost was $50 and that of Miner
about $50, or less; as to the skin of the
fox 1t was of small value to either party
The sugar supper and social which was
to have been held on Tuesday at G. p
MIXERS was postponed on account of the
stormy weather to Wednesday evening
There was good attendance The sun
per was excellent and the new sugar was
appreciated. Mrs. Selma Warren furnish
ed music with her Victor monograph
Miss Jennie LeRay, Mrs Ira Mather and
Miss Mary Miller sang solos and Mrs
j. Flagg read humorous selection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
WEST DUMMERSToN
,luebirds have arrived.

Bluebirds have arrived
Wagons are again in use, the first one
appearing March IS
Mrs. p. Connarn and daughter. Leora,
are visiting relatives in Manchester, n.
II.
Mrs. Hattie Marsh is spending some
time in Guilford with her daughter, Mrs.
c. S. Wilkins.
Mrs. R. E. Combs, who has been seri-
ously i'll several weeks, went to the Me
mortal hospital Saturday for treatment.
Her sister, Mrs. Justine Dyer of Long
Island City, is here to care for the fam
lily while Mrs. Combs is absent.
badly twisted rail just below the rail
road bridge near the village caused de-
lay OF several hours to. the mixed train
going south Wednesday afternoon. Both
engine and tender left the track but for
tunately were not overturned. The even
ing train, due at 61O, did not arrive until
1890 p. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
WARDSBORO.

Frank Sylvester lost a horse Tuesday
G. \. Briggs is i'll and George Briggs
has been housed several days with um-
bago.
Mrs. Jessie Moore returned Wednesday
after a visit Of few days in London
derry
Miss Nellie Wilbur went Monday to
Brattlcboro, where she intends to learn
the millinery business in the store Of Mrs.
Smith.
Harry Howard has rented his black
smith shop to Ernest Robinson of Ches-
ter who has moved his family into Wright
Plimpton's tenement ana begun work
Seventeen from Vermont Grange visited
Townshend Grange Wednesday evening
The Townshend brethren furnished an
excellent supper which all seemed to en-
joy.
The y. H. club will have a monthly sup
per at the vestry Thursday afternoon and
evening, March 2S. Supper will be served
from to =. All come and have a good
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
SOUTH NEWFANE,

Mrs Cassie Read is improving after an
illness with grip.
Henry Ingraham and daughter returned
tuesday from Springfield, where they Wis
tied few days
Mrs. Della Hescock will entertain the
ladies' aid society next Thursday after
noon.
Sidney Hescock visited his brother.
George, in Greenfield a few days last
week
e. M. Stratton is in Brattleboro visiting
his daughters, Mrs e. " Morse and
Mrs. C, F.. Whitney
George Brooks is boarding at S. H..
Morse's.
Sidney Hescock is able to be at work in
the mill again, after being out several
days on account of an injury to one hand
Mr., and Mrs. r. d. Brooks and son.
William, left Wednesday for Winchester,
n H., where Mr. Brooks has employment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
Proof Of Merit

q, he proof of the merits of a plaster Is
sne cures 1t effects and the voluntary
testimonials of those who have used All
IoOA Flasters during the past sixty years
- uniimpeachable evidence of their SUI
p l'y and should convince the most
3iNep',caL Self-praise is no recommended
n ,iol, out certificates from those who have
no niuock are the original and genuine
eouaIaa pias'ers and have never been
qualeu oy those who have sought TO
trade upon their reputation nv, r7,at,ine,
s PtinS'ers with holes in them. Avoid sub
''''"'es as you would counterfieit none.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

night It rained so that the water was
seven or eight feet deep on Pennsylvania
avenue. We live on a hill, so 1t did not
hurt our feelings any. We got to our
boarding place by walking across a rail-
road trestle half a mile or more long, the
trains running accommodatingy slow so
people could pass People rowed around
in boats. The shops were filled up, too,
and there was no work the last half of
the week. The flood went down Friday
night but left the streets and sidewalks
several inches deep with slippery mud,
which the fire department is cleaning off
effectively with hose. Pittsburg has had
over dozen floods of this kind since
1892, but this last was the worst on
record. Several million dollars were
lost"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

me forest reserve created by a recent
1 I OF the President includes tracts Of
, CI, IN Nevada, Oregon, Washington.
t,,io quo, New Mexico, Wyoming. Mon
tana and Idaho. The Presidents order
was signed shortly before the agricultural
olll became law. This bill provided that
except FOR acts of Congress no additional
t,l reserves shall be created in the six
Western states which are richest in tim
peI The lumber magnates fully expec-
~ Su I'D, 10 De able to saw a rich harvest out
~, o .'lese forests but the Presidents time
action thwarted them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

lowing new NEW York Herald classes the fol-
publican nominot Possibilities 5o for the Re-
H he Iheodore Roosevelt. Cb arIdy II IN
t eIynm Elihu Root ana George 'i ~ ies c. H.
s,,S ID oI New York; William III Gor-
Sa Cam Joseph b. Foraker of Ohio. Jdso, tart
Of InSian %, Illinois; Charles w Fairb p,, ~
NJ. shaw Of N Ioea b, Cummins and Leslie Leslie
ol Wisconsin; W. NJ. crane m w. IL51aFollette
's''S Philander c. Knox Of P Pc MssSaehu-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
ATHENS.

b. ]. Headle has moved from Bellows
Falls to a. S. Powers's place
Miss Luella Smith of Claremont has
been spending a week with Mrs NJ. j..
Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Wyman of Bel
lows Falls were guests at w. A wy
mans from Friday until Monday.
The Christian Endeavor society enjoyed
a social at W. A. Wymans Friday even
ing. fish pond proved to be one of the
attractions of the evening.
Some of the neghbors of Mr.. and Mrs
S. w. Westgate spent Monday evening at
their home, the occasion being their 5Oth
wedding anniversary. The evening was
spent in a social way and singing At an
early hour the guests departed, wishing
their host and hostess many years to
come of welded bliss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
WEST GUILFORD.

Willard Fisher, who has been working
IN New Hampshire through the winter,
has returned to William Alleys for the
sugar season.
d. S. Bond is under the Doctors care.
Mrs. c. II. Phelps is suffering from a
sprained wrist
Miss Abbie Jaquith is working for O. j.
Hale through sugaring
Rev, Mr.. Sparks will preach a mission
airy sermon next Sunday and the Offering
Will be for state missionaries.
Farmers in this part of the town are
setting their sap buckets this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
SOUTH WARDsBoRo.

Harry =. Sage, who was reported badly
hurt two weeks ago is now out again.
Austin b. Read is at home again. hav-
ing returned from Brattleboro Tuesday.
Herbert Brown was at home over sun
day from Williamsville where he is at
work
Q. Q. White has been at a. T. Doolit-
ties this week assisting in taking care
Of Mr.. Doulittle
Albert T. Dooittle. who has been sick
for a long time. is much worse now.
Mrs. Doolittle is also sick.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
EAST JAMAICA

,, Mr, ana Mrs, II, f. Howard want .,
quincy Tuesday, and win NAL, "enI 10
home there at present make their
. norman Allen has sold his tear, ,o.--
10! 70 II, NJ Barrett who lives ON ' tia Iorses
ley farm in Brattleboro, "" the Brad
has Mr Soo Merritt Howard Of Putnev n,,o
has has oeen at Harvey Howard's '' rSt, VINO
HE NJ monday morning. Harvey Hor. ,'e9
MS gone to Putney to live 'eS Howard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

Members of the Aero club of America
We're surprised at a recent meeting in
New York when proofs were presented
showing that a dirigible balloon was made
70 san under perfect control at high
speed A years ago in Perth Ambov n
D. The balloon was the invention of DR..
solomon Andrews, who called it his ae-
reon. The files of the New York Herald
show that this airship executed circles of
a mile and half in circumference at
hlgh speed, The machine would carry
three men I'm addition to all the fixtures
and paraphernalia. It's form was that of
three cigars pointed at both ends. Sc
cured together at their longitudinal
equators, covered by a net and supporting
by l2O cords a car 16 feet below under its
centre. The car was 12 feet long, made
o e pasKet work, and was l6 inches wide at
the bottom, The aerostat. or cylinderoids
We're made of vanished linen, like or
binary balloons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22


\ neck chain was found on Monday by
| Lillian Redfield on Main street sidewalk.
Mrs. H. A. Carpenter who spent the
winter in the family Of her daughter, Mrs.
Chaplin of Chicopee Falls, Mass, recently
returned to her home.
Pension Agent H. a. Carpenter was
called to West Swanzey on Saturday by
pension business assigned to him by Mrs.
John Hunt for completion.
Merle Randall, a lad from Townshend,
was the first to detect and handle a live
butterfly dressed in spring colors in the
Congregational church on Sunday.
Fred Burlingame, who is employed at
the Inn, was called to New York on
Thursday by news that his family re-
Gently had been burned out in the city
Mrs. Eugene Howe and children of
Putney and Mrs. John Martin of Brat
tleboro were recent guests at the home of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Wright.
The Christian Endeavor society will
hold a social and supper at the church
rooms on Friday evening of next week
All are invited to attend and thus help
make the occasion agreeable and profit
able.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Randall of Towns
bend We're in attendance at the Congrega-
Itional church on Sunday for the purpose
of paying an annual visit to the Sunday
school, Mr.. Randall being the president of
the central district Sunday school associ-
alton. He addressed the school briefly
by pertinent remarks and Illustration.
The photographed court house in New
fame is a factor with Miss Burgess of
New Hampshire in conducting a dem
onstration this week of the "Old Court
House blend" coffee, serving hot drinks
of the same made upon the spot, with
waters and a taste of canned Monadnocil
cranberry bean, shrimp salad and pine
apple. Upon every pound package of
coffee is picture of the veritable Wind
ham county court house.
Mrs. E. a. Kenyon of Townshend, state
superintendent of Loyal Temperance le-
gion work in Vermont w c. r. L.. was
present at the temperance union meeting
on Wednesday at Mrs. Davidsons and
spoke upon the Importance of maintaining
juvenile temperance work. The depart
ment of press work in the organization
also was discussed and reports of meet
ings mentioned as one OF the foundations
of that department. The next regular
meeting will be on Wednesday at p. m,
with the Misses Newton
The Boston Globe of Saturday contain
ed pictures of Miss Nellie Pratt. f. A.
Dewitt and C. II. Nichols, leading char
acters in the drama, Nevada" rendered
FRIDAY evening at Union hall before a
crowded audience. The Globe article was
headed, "Old Fayetteville Dramatic club
adds another to list of successes at New
fame, W.T." gave the whole cast of char
acters and said: The play was staged
by Miss Nellie B. Pratt, who brought
ripe experience into the management.
having been a member of the club since
1884. F. A. Dewitt, who has taken an ac-
tive part in the social and business af-
fairs of the town many years, Joined the
club 20 years ago. VIII c. Harvey, who
played the title role is sophomore in
the University of Vermont. The club was
organized in 1874, Newfane village was
then called Fayetteville. The club has
chung to the old name"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
DUNN RSTON.

Sugar makers are getting busy
The next meeting of Evening Star
Grange will be held April >.
II. c. Hazelton and daughter, Elsie.
have gone to Lowell, Mass, for a weeks
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Obed Halliday of West
Brattleboro are at Mrs. Augusta Ben
netts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

The valuation of the Springfield and
Charlestown electric railroad has been
placed at $l125OO by the board of ap-
peals, j. E, Cushman, state stax com
missioner, placed the valuation at 500
200. The managers of the road appealed,
canning this figure was too high and E.
H. DeaVitt' state treasurer, also appealed.
claiming the figure was too low. and the
board now sustains Mr.. Deavtts CON
tention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
IMMERSION HILL,

Mrs ]. N. Betterley is improving SLOWLY
from her recent serious illness.
Mrs. Leslie Knight, who was operated
upon recently in the Memorial hospitaI
IN Brattleboro, is making a good re-
covery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

Pittsburg's absorption of the city of
Allegheny brings the Smoky city well to
the front among American municipali-
ties. The enlarged Pittsburg will have
population of about $4,000, which puts II
ahead of Cincinnati, Cleveland, San Fran
cisco and Buffalo, and makes II a close
competitor Of Baltimore for the place of
fifth city in the Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

Sition my to tbSh?" Nine doctors or e 81
my friends thoughJepIy, Keep the bowels
NY sister also has SIX him another cues.
bladder trouble for ovelu think of Ayers
quantities of blood would"
She suffered at times most, Lowell, Mass
aud nothing seemed to help
began the use of DR.. David Kel
vorite Remedy. She is now using.
bottle, and is like different person.
MRS. THOMAS DYL
Write DR.. David Kennedy's Sons, Rondout, N.
for free sample bottle Large 6oesS 81. All drugglsA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
TOWNSHEND.
successful Evaneellstlo Meetings.

! The series of evangeistic meetings
which were held two weeks in the Baptist
| church, conducted by state Evangelist
| Rev. n. Thomas Hafer, closed Sunday
| evening, March II. They were Of great
interest and profit from the first and
were participated i'm by both churches
and pastors i'm the town. Several people
from nearby towns were present at diff
ferent times, Rev. Mr.. Martin of West
Townshend and Rev. Mr.. Sunbury Of
Brookline being among them. on Sunday
morning a very impressive sermon was
delivered by Mr. Hafer from the text
He that is not with me is against me
and he that gathereth not with me scat
tereth." Luke II: %. II was one of the
best heard since Mr. Hafers coming
among us. which is saying much, as all
his gospel sermons and talks were Of a
high order, free from sensationalism, full
Of faith, ana given i'm very convincing
manner, always carrying the point in
tended and holding the attention Of his
hearers. The key to Mr. Hafers success
is found in his own words, Il have SUI
prcme confidence in the message | have
to bring The boys and girls meeting
in the afternoon was wen attended and
the story of Pilgrims Progress" was told
in simple and interesting manner.
The evening service at 40 found the
church well filled. \ praise service was
first on the program when the favorte
hymns were called for from the new Tor
reN-AlcXander book that has become so
well liked during the past two weeks.
These song services led by Mr.. Hafer
are an inspiration in themselves as to
see ana hear him sing is to sing also
The subject of the evening. "A good
start but poor finish" Genesis II: 80.
was presented i'm forccful way and held
strong appeal to those who had en-
tered upon the Christian life to continue
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
NEWFANE.
viii L. Micott.

Although Mr. Micotts condition for ten
! days had been extremely critical it sent
! a shock through the community to hear of
| his passing away on Tuesday morning at
| the home of his mother, Mrs. f. j. Micott.
! Though so feeble, he deposited his vote
at town meeting and once afterward
rode up street He attended the teach
ers' meeting in January for several hours
with interest in various discussions
Mr.. Micott was born in Springfield, VT,
Jan. Z, 1879 and was the younger son of
Felix j. and Mrs. Ala Randall Micott.
The father was a veteran of the civil
war. and after moving to Newfane eight
years ago, took up the real estate bust
ness VIII Micotts boyhood was mostly
spent i'm Andover and Londonderry. He
taught school in Marlboro, Brookline
Dummerston and Newfane, and it was i'm
the summer vacation of last year that he
was taken i'll with rheumatic fever and
complications. He was taken to his
mothers home for care, his sister. Miss
Stella Micott Of Springfield, then being at
home. She remained with him until De-
ccmber His condition, always unusually
depressed under sickness. succumbcd to
the protracted struggle. From childhood
illness went hard with him
He married in June 1904. Miss Lila
Winchester, who survives him, and be-
sides members of his immediate family
mentioned there is the older brother,
Merton II. Micott of Brattleboro.
Mr.. MicOtt was a member of the Con-
grcgational church i'm Simonsvillc and
of the Christian Endeavor society," Grange
and odd Fellows societies in this place.
in all of which he was a valued and use
full member. active i'm all their plans and
programs. His sunny, kindly disposition,
his sensitive and refined face will be
much missed here. The funeral i'm charge
of the odd Fellows. was held at the house
on Thursday
The funeral of VIII L. Micott was held
at Mrs. +. j. MiCotts Thursday at II
a. m. in charge of the odd Fellows So
ciety, % of whom We're present, among
son and Alton Morse of WilliamsVile
r. n. Marsh of Townshcnd and George
Bush of Brookline Rev. Mr.. McIntire
of TownShend acted as chaplain. and
Rev n. S. Moore, pastor of the Congre-
gational church, was the officiating
clergyman. The service was impressive,
the attendance large. and the house was
filled with the fragrance of roses and a
profusion of other beautiful flowers The
burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. where
the ritual service was completed. Among
people present We're Mr.. and Mrs. Merton
r. Micott of Brattleboro, T. A. Randall
of Springfield, VT, brother of Mrs. f. j.
Micott, Mrs. Fred Russell of Claremont
y. H., her niece, Mrs. Lizzie Ferguson
a cousin and Mr.. and Mrs. Dickinson of
Springfield Mass, Mr. and Mrs Win
chester Of Brattleboro.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-03
Have You Been to MasSie' s?

Mrs. Malone-Say. Mrs. Murphy. have you been to Massies Second
 Hand store? Mrs. Murphy-What has
 he got? Mrs. Malone-O he handles
 new and second hand furniture. Say.
 he has the finest lot of rugs and art squares I ever saw. every thread wool
 Then he has big lot of New Blankets
 all wool and lot of cotton Blankets. And big lot of fine scroll Comfprts and Pillows. Then you can get a new Dresser there for SIS to s30. Say. he
 Dressers from 8 to $50. Say. he has some of the finest second hand furni- ture I ever looked at And he keeps everything so clean, so you would think you was in a new store He said he had 100 second hand cook stoves. all kinds of prices. Then he has nice second hand and new Iron Beds. any kind of prices. Mrs. Murphy-Well, Mrs. Malone. I am sure pleased to hear the words You have told meself for poor Pat and l was just saving We had rented a house and We are going to get some goods today to put in our house. But everything is so high. Now bless your life you have just hit the spit Pat has $500 to put into goods for the house and We will go right to Massie's for them. Come over and see me when we get fixed up. Ia ta. We are off for Massie's. the second hand man. 32-34 West Washington street, Phone Main 351.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-03
APPRoPRIAToR's CANAL
 COMPANY.
Notice of Assessment.

To the stockholders of the Appro- priators' Canal Company. notice is hereby given. that at a meeting of the board of directors of the said Appro- priators' Canal company. held on Au- gust 10th, 1907, an assessment (No. 9 of ten 10) cents per share was de- clared levied upon each and every share outstanding and in force. of the said company. for urgent needs of the company, and as provided and permit ted under Article VI of the articles of incorporation. for levying and collec- tion of such assessment. Said assess ment is payable immediately to the secretary, and any stock upon which said assessment has not been paid, on or before September 18th, 1907, will be- come and be forfeited. and the same cancelled on the company's books. in accordance with the said Article VI.
 JAMES P. IVY,
 EMIL GANZ, President.
 Secretary.