davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11
A RAILROAD MERGER.
Bennington & North Adams Street Rail-.
road, Capitalized at 5000, 900. to Be Con-
troed by Great Railroad System.

The merger Of the Bennington & Hoo
sick Valley railroad into the Bennington
& North Adams railroad, as authorized
by act Of the last Vermont legislature,
was received at the secretary of states
office Saturday. BY this the Bennington
& North Adams line goes into the hands
OF the New York New Haven & Hartford
railroad company. This corporation holds
449l shares OF the total issue OF $500
shares Of stock. while II. NJ Hocherspers-
eryer Of New Haven is the other principal
holder. This follows a plan on the part
Of the New York. New Haven & Hart
ford railroad to buy up the electric rail-
roads. The Bennington & North Adams
company is capitalized at $3.50 600. The
president Of the new concern Is c. S
Mellen. who is also president OF the New
York, New Haven & Hartford company.
o. NJ. Barber Of Bennington is clerk and
treasurer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11
Gov. Proctor Planning Fight Against San
Jose Scale

Gov. Proctor will soon take steps to in
Yestigate the matter of the determination
OF the dread San Jose scale which already
has obtained a foothold in Vermont, and
which will soon be a menace to the orch
ards of the state unless something is done
speedily to check it, According to the
provisions of law passed by the last
general assembly the governor is given
power to act in the matter and to draw on
the treasurer of the state for the neces-
sary amount to defray expenses. Gov.
Proctor will consult with Prof. William
Stuart OF Burlington, who is a leading
horticulturist and secretary of the YER
mont Horticultural society, before definite
action is taken, as Prof. Stuart discovered
the prevalence of the scale and made an
exhaustive report upon it before the con-
vention of the society held a few weeks
ago.
Prof Stuart believes that nothing
snort Of the most stringent measures
VIII eradicate the scale which has been
found in the towns of Charlotte and
North Hero, several orchards being in
tested, one orchard owned by Charles
Emerson of Boston in Charlotte being
nearly ruined by the scale.
one female of the scale is capable of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11
Asks for Receiver for Bennington Gas Co.

Asks for Receiver for Bennington Gas Co.
An application has been made by j. C.
Colgate Of New York York, asking that
receiver be appointed for the Bennington
Gas company h. X Dunbar Of Boston
Is the principal stockholder. Mr. Col
gate holds a note for $4,000 on which,
1t is alleged, payment has been defauted.
1t is understood that the proceedings will
not be permitted to interrupt the gas
companys business 1t is stated by per-
sons interested that outstanding bonds
and other debts aggregate about SIS 900.
1t is expected that A. X. Richie, treas
urer Of the company will be named as
receiver. The corporation was formed
about two years ago. the capital stock
being divided into 100000 I'm common
shares and $4,000 preferred shares. Not
all of the preferred stock. it is under
stood was disposed Of, but about S13 900
was invested in the enterprise by local
interests. An extensive plant costing
about 100000 was built shortly after the
incorporation Of the concern and has been
in full and apparently successful opera
ton since. 1t is understood. however
that debts incurred in connection with
the building OF the plant have proved a
serious drawback. and have prevented
the liquidation OF maturing papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11
Chase. the Game Warden Who "Does
Things" Reappointed.

County Game Warden Harry Chase Of
Bennington county has received his re-
appointment. from State Fish and Game
Commissioner II. G. Thomas of stowe.
Warden Chase has served two years in
the position. He has a record for prose-
cutions Of violations of the fish and game
laws that has never been equaled i'm the
state. He made So arrests and i'm IS
cases secured convictions against the
offenders. The total fines and costs as
sessed in these cases was sl61510 of
which $9SS.6i was turned over to the fish
and game department. OF the cases pros
ecuted by the warden IL were for killing
deer eight for permitting dogs to run
deer one for killing ruffled grouse in
closed season. three for fishing in private
preserves. ~ for catching trout under
six inches In length. two for placing lime
in public waters two for using seines
and snares, one for using gill net. three
for fishing in closed season. 10 for hunting
on Sunday and one for fishing through
the ice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11

The Colorado river has broken loose
again at new danger point. The inef-
lreltai attempts To hold the waters in
check make IL appear as II the r,ture
promised big lake where now lies the
S.ut"n sink. But possibly human ingen-
nifty may b" able o devise means to undo
the effects OF carelesSness on the part Of
those who laid out and built the irriga-
uph canals which We're the cause Of the
original diversion Of the waters of the
river from their course
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11
The Vermont sanatorlum.

Work on the Vermont sanatorium to be
erected at Pittsford has progressed so
far that the specifications for the erection
OF the buildings will be ready in a few
days II is hoped that the construction
Will begin in the early spring Any con-
tractor who desires to bid on the work
may obtain any information regarding
these specifications by addressing the
Vermont Sanatorium. Proctor. VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11

Dr. Julian P. Thomas the aeronaut
mas taken out license in New Jersey for
combination automobile. alrship, motor
boat Ice Yacht and autosled. In DR..
t Inollas machine the power instead Of
being connected with the wheels &c Il,
the case of the automobile, is connected
with fan by a propeller. The ma
chlne Is propelled on three wheels over
the ground b. this means. Later he ex-
poets 10 attach aeroplane surfaces to the
mechanism, so as to make the machine
Ian anu re De absolutely dirigible at the same
Ioh automobile and flying machine 10
done from the rear because the propelIer
When put at certain angle will lift the
'front.' wheel from the ground.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11
WORLDS EMOLLIENT
Is CutiCura Ointment

a; For rashes, eczemas, itchinpa. irr;to
lions, scalings and chappines fo rI no5
rough, and greasy complexities fo Ur Ied'
Nchng, burning hands and feet TO- S SoLLe,
rashes, feelings and chaf1es and I'D fo oaoS
the purposes of the toilet hath ior an
nursery, Cuticura Ointment " on.;I ana
oy Cuticura Soap Is Invaluable. aSSS'ed
euIa soS az i aasc Children Adults ior EYER
5Oc to Heal tRe SAnse The Skin, Cutieurs n Gad
Pury SS SSH SSS c0,sd Pills e psT WI
Drug Chem Corp sos TP5 prong the world PORsp
aAiiso fss'' An About The SIN IA s51 ss.,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11

The news that Russia's wheat crop This
year Is 100000 900 bushels short of LAST
year crop and is the smallest Russia mas
the worst famine Russia has ever 60, ~
put 1t means that the United States viii
md ready market for all the wheat r.
can send abroad. Ordinarily 30 per cenr
OF the Russian crop goes to supply the in,
terha tionai market. Most of our surpIus
wheat VIII be shipped to Mediterranean
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11

producing no less than three billions OF
progeny in a single year. a large per
cent Of which survive even the rigors
Of a Vermont winter. 1t is expected that
some action will be taken before spring
toward eXterminatlng the pest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-11

Miss Abigail also began rocking violently;
their needles clicked more emphatcally
than before Matilda glanced at the two
set faces. and bent her head 50 low that
her spaniel locks touched her lap Inc
sampler In her hand shook curiously as
she set the last stitch which spelled the
couplet Of reminder.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
New Milford.
NEWS TERSELY TOLD.


 Charles Murphy, a former resident of the town, is visiting here.
 Excitement runs high among the men connected with the Methodist church over the game of baseball to be played Saturday between the married and single men. Henderson will do the twirling for the married men and Monroe hopes with his curves to lead the single men on to victory. The game will take place on the fair ground and no doubt will be witnessed by a large crowd.
 The rattle snake that has been on view for some time in Frank Soule's store window was killed, Saturday. It measured 40 inches. It's head had to be crushed in order to kill it. Ether was tried first but it had no effect on the snake.
 On Friday and Saturday the O. H. Booth & Bently Co. will place on sale ladies' OxfOrds in B and . widths, medium, at S1 % the pair. These OK lords are the best S2. 50 and $3 Degrade, and by special arrangement they will place them on sale for these two days only. After Saturday the price will be S2.5O and $500. All lengths in tan, dull and patent kid, but in B and ( width.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
Woodbury.
HOTCHKISSVILLE

HOICd k1SS VILLE,
 Thomas Galpin's factory has shut down for an indefinite period and MT Galpin is working in the American Shear factory.
 Stephen Brown has again taken a position as assistant for the American Shear and Knife Go. to the great sat1s- faction of the employees.
 Miss Ada k OK is living at Wilbur Linsleys in Woodbury.
 Mrs Kirshaw of Waterbury is visit ing at John Fox's.
 Jimmie Fox is visiting in Waterbury. Miss Ruth L. Clay of Waterville wis 1ted at James B. Halls, last week
 Mrs Harry Eyre recently entertained her sister and husband from Bridge port.
 John Fade aud family of Ansonia moved into the Winters place, last week.
 Thomas France of Bridgeport visit ed his son, Albert E., and daughter, Mrs Wooster J. Carpenter, last week. Albert K. France has been taking weeks vacation in town and out.
 Gladstone Terrin is home from New Haven.
 Mrs Lee B. Warner of Danbury is
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
New Fairfield
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

MT and Mrs George w. Nevius have been spending several days in New Jersey where they attended the funer- al of MT Nevius' grandfather
 It the ladies of this section want to know where they can get a very handy call and see L. B. Turner. He can fill the bill.
 The infant daughter of MT and Mrs Mix died on Thursday August 8. The burall was at Bulls Pond cemetery.
 Charles Gorham and Alvah Johnson are keeping house in the Lee place.
 Isaac Knapp and Morris Hatch, who have been in the saw mill business to- gether, have dissolved partnership and Morris Hatch has purchased MT knapp's s interest in the busi ness and Will continue to carry it on.
 Miss Mamie Peck. of Danbury was a guest, last week, of Mrs Arthur Disbrow
 H. w. Brown has some as fine Berk- shire porkers in his pen as one ever had the pleasure of looking at.
 MISS Mary Vincent of Danbury is the guest, this week, of Miss Louise Dis brow.
 Mrs A. H. Mallett, who has been quite Ill, is gaining slowly.
 David H. Disbrow and sons will con- plete getting in their hay crop this week. They have one of tho largest and best crops they have ever harvest ed and have now in their barns and stacks about 300 tons. MT Disbrow also has some very fine Devon cattle and has recently made several sales to one ot two parties. If one wants to see finely kept farm and stock they will ind it a gleasure to call and see MT Disbrow and sons.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16

visiting her parents, MT and Mrs George o. Terrill
 Frank Boice and family are to move into the cottage on the corner near the bridge.
 Charles Gill of Reynolds Bridge vis- ited his parents and sisters here, last week.
 Mrs Nelson Bellamy recently enter tained Gladys Burton of Minortown.
 Mrs Otis s. Cowles of Waterbury re- gently visited her parents, MT and Mrs Joseph B. Hall.
 Herland J. Hall of Wateryille spent last Sunday with his, parents, MT and Mrs Joseph B. Hall.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
Stevenson.
LOCAL AFFAIRS

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
 Mrs White of Milford is visiting Mrs Somers at J. B. Downs.
 MT and Mrs Howard R. Stevens and two children of Orange were guests over Sunday of MT and Mrs c. E. Bradley.
 Mrs Bristol of New Haven is staying with her daughter, Mrs Will Sherman. Miss Josie Larkin of Shelton visited the Misses Hartnett for a few days. last week.
 Miss Annie Hartnett and Arthur Me Donald are spending few days with relatives in Danbury.
 Louis Corbit of Stafford Springs has been visiting his mother, Mrs Henry Wells.
 Miss Nora O'Brien of Ansonia is visiting at c. B. French's.
 MT and Mrs Will Booth have recently entertained MT and Mrs Augustus Fry of Danbury
 Will Smith is home from Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
South Britain.
PERSONAL NOTES.

PERSONAL NOTES.
 Miss Judith Mitchell has returned from two weeks visit in Middle bury.
 Mir and Mrs Joseph Bennett well comed a daughter to their home, last week.
 Miss Nellie Lewis, daughter of MT and Mrs Elmer Lewis of Southbury and Wesley Ray were quietly married at Brewsters, N. Y., Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs Arthur Mitchell entertained Mrs Lewis Donniez of Brooklyn, last week.
 Mrs John Mitchell and Miss Sara Platt have returned home for the sum- mer.
 You will find the shoe store of J. G. Terrill, North Woodbury, an eco nomlcal place to trade. Courteous treatment and dependable goods are the rule at this store.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
Southbury.
WIS WORTH NOTING

NEWS WORTH NOTING.
 Miss Julia Blakeslee from Bristol is visiting Mrs David Wheeler.
 Mrs Curtiss Smith is entertaining friends from Milford.
 Rev MT Roberts of Hartford stayed over Sunday at Dr Oatman's.
 Anna Matthews and friend from Waterbury are home on their vacation. Mrs Margaret Atwood and Miss Mary Bronson visited friends in Wa tertown, last Friday.
 Clifford Matthews from Waterbury was home over Sunday
 Save money by buying your footwear at J. G. Terrill'S, North WOodbury. * Great values in furniture, crockery and floor coverings at j. D. Kimball's. Woodbury.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16

nue, Bridgeport, was made happy on Tuesday, August 13, by the arrival of baby boy at their home. MT and Mrs c. w. Edwards of this place are the happy grandparents Mrs Edwards has been spending a few days with her daughter.
 Rev William A. Beardsley and fam fly of New Haven are guests, this week, of MT and Mrs Edwards s. Beardsley.
 Lynson Beardsley of Pepper street is critically i'll at his home.
 Miss Ruth Beardsley spent few days, last week, in Bridgeport the guest of her uncle, Edwin Wheeler.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16

An entertainment under the the aus pices of the Mems club will be given in the Town hall. August 31. The pro gram will consist of vocal solos and impersonations by that talented New town young lady, Miss Agnes Platt, and musical operetta ''The Strange Visitor by Newtown children who have been carefully drilled under the directions of Mrs R. H. Beers and Mrs c. $. Platt. 1t promises to be one of the most attractive entertainments of the season.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
Warren.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Rev MT Pickett has returned from his vacation and gave us an excellent sermon, last Sunday
 Herbert Swift from New Britain. who has been spending two days in town, returned home Sunday evening. His family remain at Mrs Kingman's for some time longer.
 Rev MT Edward Stone and daughter from Burlington, Ct., visited friends in town, last week. They are taking carriage drive through the Litcfield hills.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
OBITUARY.
BARNEY DONLON.

Barney Donlon, who was killed by coming in contact with an electric pow CT wire, was brought to Newtown for burial, Monday. Services took place from St Roses church. Father Done gan officiated at the church and Father Fox at the grave. A large and beauti- ful display of flowers attested the es.. teem of his friends Mir Donlon is sur vived by only a younger brother be- sides his parents. He was g years old. Funeral Director Honan had the arrangements in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
Brookfie1d.
PERSONAL CHAT.

PERSON AL CHAT
 Miss Alma Williams, who has been attending the summer school at Storrs college, has returned to her home and will spend the balance of her vacation with her parents, MT and Mrs c. s. Williams.
 Mrs Daniel Murphy passed last week Thursday in Stamford, the guest of her brother, John Gavigan.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
Bethel.

Mrs William Schaf, daughter-in-law of J. A. Schaf. and her sister, Miss Elizabeth Blum Of Long Island City. are spending a few weeks at the home of J. A. Schaf, Elmwood Heights. Bethel
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
SICK HEADACHE,

Largely woman's complaint-is s chlef1y caused by indigestion, constipa- ton and torpid liver. You can prevent 1t by taking dose of Dr David Ken nedy S Favorite Remedy, once every few days immediately after a meal. Pleasant to taste. No nausea or grip lng- Write Dr David Kennedy's Sons, Rondout, N. Y., for free sample bot tie. Large bottles S1. %, all druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16

Frank Mead of Long Hill has pur- chased the upright part of A. B. Cur tis' tenement house near the depot ano w. F. Wilmott, the ell part and they are taking it down and moving it away:
 Mrs Charles Ruggles, Mrs Seeley, Miss Beckwith and Edith Curtiss of Bridgeport have been entertained at the home of Mrs Jane Taylor.
 Mrs Mary Turney and Mrs Henry Nichols have visited in Danbury.
 Miss Sarah J. Nichols of Easton is the guest of Mrs John Warner.
 Mrs Emily Baird of Bethel has been the guest of Mrs c. E. Osborne
 One of the baby twins born to MT and Mrs Stanley Botsford in the early spring died Thursday, August 8, with cholera infantum and was laid to rest last Saturday. Rev O. o. Wright of Sandy Hook officiated at the funeral.
 Miss Harriet Hall, who has spent some months at the home of Mrs Dav- i'd Osborne, has returned to her home in Daniels Farms
 Mrs Olsen of Winsted has been the guest of her sister, Mrs Henry Petit.
 MT and Mrs Ernest Northrop are spending few days near Northfield, Mass.
 Mrs Rodgers and friend of Bridge port have been guests of ohm Warner. 
 Frank Mellen of Hartford and Miss Ethel Mellen of Springfield, Mass, have visited Miss Mellen.
 Miss Rose Lane is spending week with Mrs Frank Curtis of Monroe.
 There was no preaching service, last Sunday, at the Methodist church.
 Levi Bevans and family leave, Sat urday. for a 10 days stay at Walnut Beach.
 Mrs Sylvia Porter and family, who live in the late Mrs c. Burton place, are soon to move to Orange, N. J.
 Miss Jessie French, who has been quite i'll, is gaining slowly.
 Miss Emma Gein of Brooklyn, N. Y., IS spending few weeks here the guest of Mrs Stephen French.
 James Connors of Monroe has taken position with B. Hawley & Co.,, at their store.
 Rev Robert Duncan made a short stay in town, last Monday, but will not return to his work here until Sep tember l.
 Call at Stephen French's at the De- pot and get sample of Thomas Wood 6 Co.'S teas and coffee They please where others fail. None better on the | market. Alfred Provost moved, last Monday, | from A. B. Curtis tenement house, | near the depot, into M. B. Hawley's | tenement house at Upper Stepney.
 Miss Villa Read and Master David | Read of Bridgeport, are guests, this | week, of Miss Mary Eyre. John Pardee has moved from M. B. Hawley's tenement house at Upper Stepney to the Me Lean place near Blanket Meadow. Craft 6 Lyon have just completed decorating the interior of M. B. flaw ley's tenement house and are now dec orating the interior of George Lyon's house. MT and Mrs Ober of Whitney Ave
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
Washington.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mrs James Nc Conaghie has an ac- quaintance from New York and a Mrs Drew with two children boarding with her few weeks.
 B. c. Whitehead has a cistern in process of construction.
 Miss Maria Brainerd is visiting her
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
Trunbul1.
CHURCH NOTES

On Thursday afternoon from 4 30 until ' 20 the members of the IOvitation Circle of tbe Congregational church will serve ice cream ank cake snd hold flower show on the chvrch lawn The members of the Circle will serve In Japanese costume. All are coreiaIly in vited to attend and lend their encouragement to this band of girls who trying to help on the great cause of Christian missions
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16
NEWSY NOTES.

Just received, an invoice of very nice new potatoes. Our cereals for break fast are fresh and we carry a full stock. No bother with your coffee and tea when you get it at our store. We keep the best the market affords you. Our homemade bread cannot be beaten. Just like what mother makes. Full stock of all kinds of groceries and fruit at rock bottom prices.-[The Cheap Cash Grocery, Mrs Robert Staines, pro- prietress.
 Mrs James Frear went to Bridgeport on business, last Wednesday. Garfield Father, who is away on his vacation, spent last Wednesday at his home here.
 MT and Mrs George Wheeler of Bridgeport were guests, Sunday, of Mrs Nathaniel Hubbard Phillip Meade will hold public serv- ice on the green, Sunday afternoon, beginning at o'clock when he will speak on 3'The Bible.' The public are cordially invited to attend. Frank Meade, who purchased A. B. Curtis tenement house near Stepney Depot, began moving it Wednesday to to his lot which he purchased of John H. Sherman on the Tashua road where he will erect it again.
 Do you have trouble with your coffee? If so come and try sample from our store. We can please you We always buy the best the market affords. Also our teas stand the test and our large sale keeps them fresh. Have you tried the Red Mill teas and coffees? One pound package of coffee, 25c pound package of tea, 25c, and with each package you get free hand eoms decoraed china dish free. Trade at our store and get the best and fresh est groceries on the market. w. N Hurd, the grocer.
 Miss Millie Burton of Trumbull was guest, last Friday and Saturday. of her aunts, Misses Kate and Marion Hurd.
 Mrs H. E. Levitt is spending a few days, this week, in Bridgeport with friends.
 Charles Robb has returned from three weeks stay with friends at Yon- kers, N. Y.
 MT and Mrs George Craft and Miss Elsie Garfield of Bridgeport and Mrs F. M. Garfield, Miss Retha Garfield and Ernest Garfield of Easton were guests, Sunday, of Mrs Mary A. Peet
 Mrs Peter H. Lynch and Mrs Henry Jobb visited friends in Stepney, last Tuesday,
 Charles Randall has purchased milk wagon of L. L. Stuart, Jr.
 Fred Keinard of Boston, Mass, is the guest, this week, of MT and Mrs David Levitt.
 Charles Randall's top carriage is just out of the shop of E. P. Hall in Trumbull and presents a very neat ap- pearance in its new coat of paint.
 MT and Mrs George Decorday and family and Herman Walters of-New York are with MT and Mrs Otto c. | Walters for few weeks stay.
 Edward Sl1 of Bridgewater spent 9 fer s le1e .. last week, the guest of his brother, Peter H. Lynch.
 Mrs Paul and Mrs Fern of New York | were guests, Sunday, of Mrs William | Lyons. Mrs Charles Green who is at the hospital for treatment, is now gaining slowly.
 
 O. B. Burton of Trumbull was calling 'n friends in this place, Wednesday. Word has been received from Mrs Phillip Meade, who is at the Cattskill that she is having a very time and is improving in 1ealth
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16

Miss M. Hubner had the misfortune. when in Hawleyville. last Tuesday. to lose her gold watch and fob somewhere near the post-office or station. The watch had the monogram I'M. H." on it. Miss Hubner is offering a suitable reward for the return of the watch.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16

kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently upon the bowels and clears the system of coughs and crids. If promptly relieves ii fismmatinn of the throat and ailays irritation. Sold by s. E. Sanford X C., Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1907-08-16

Stephen Horan and family, Miss Liz zie and Mary Corbett, all of Bridge port, were guests, Sunday of Mir and Mrs James Corbett in Huntington.