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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
HINSDALE, N. H.
The CONGREGATIONAL Fair.

The annual fair and festival of the Con-
gregational ladies opened aupsiciously
Wednesday evening. 1t has been the
custom of the ladies to hold their fair
only one night, but this year they de-
cided to hold 1t two nights. A chicken
pie supper was a feature of Wednesday
evening, and was generously patronized
The supper was in charge of Mrs. A. W.
Mead, Mrs. G. A. Robertson. Mrs. f. e
Field, Mrs. j. w. Jeffords. with an eff
ficient corps Of helpers.
The han decorations were under the di-
rection of Mrs. G. S. Smith. The color
scheme was green and red, and while no
effort was made at elaborateness It was
very effective and very pretty. The
booths, with the exception of the flower
booth, which was lavender and white
were also green and red,
The committees on the several booths
were as follows Fancy goods Mrs. o. c.
Robertson, Mrs. ]. w. Field and Mrs
r, d. Taylor candy, Miss Eva Robert
son and Miss Hazel Roberts; flowers, Mrs
+. w. Jeffords and Mrs. Il. c. Robertson /;
knitting club, Mrs. c. L. Keyou and
Mrs. II. c. Holland; quilts and aprons
Mrs W. T.. Fay, Mrs A L. Taylor and
| line Stewart Mrs Eva Lockwood and
Miss Florence Wright; lemonade and
pop corn G.. y. Robertson and his Sun
day school class Of young men. The
I committee on entertainment was w. c.
Booth, Mrs. G. s. Smith and Mrs. a. A
| Bailey.
Wednesday evening a miscellaneous
program was rendered which was very
enjoyable The program: The lily of the
valley" chorus of eight young ladies' ;
| reading, Bobby shafto," Miss Rena
Pearl Carrck; scarf drill; character
sketch by Aunt Mille, Mrs. A. F. Fisher;
song, chorus; farce, How the story
grew" with these characters: Mrs
Brown, Miss Ida Higgins; Mrs. Green,
Miss Rest Metcalf; Mrs. Bean, Miss Eve
line Stewart Mrs. Rice, Miss Inez Hig
gins; Mrs. Doolittle, Miss Inza Higgins
Mrs. Snow, Miss Ella Hail; Mrs. Taylor,
Miss Maud Webb Mrs White, Miss
Hanna Higginson.
All who took part did themselves much
credit and the entertainment was evil
IDENTIFY pleasing to the audience and was
certainly gratifying to those who had 1t
| in charge.
Thursday evening the supper was In
charge OF the men of the parish, with F.
a. Davis as chairman The menu was
an excellent one and consisted of soup
beef, chicken and ham, baked potatoes.
pies. cake, fruit, relishes. etc. The men
/ surely demonstrated their efficiency in
| the culinary department. In the hall the
/ booths remained in evidence and sales
! were continued. \ pleasing comedy was
/ presented by the local players, entitled
/ above the clouds" The cast: Philip
/ Riugold. f. /. Bartlett; Alfred Thorpe.
/ w. T. Lyman; Amos Gaylord, w. c..
/ Booth: Howard Gaylord. r. NJ. Lang
worthy; Titus Turtle j. T. Mann; Curtis
/ Chapman. r. l.. Fletcher; Nat Taylor,
/ II. T. Fisher; Grace Ingalls,. Miss Hazel
/ Roberts; Hester Thorne, Miss Ida Hig-
! gins Susy Gaylord Miss Lizzie E. Booth
/ Lucretia Gerrish Miss Maud Webb.
The entire affair was very satisfactory,
( the efforts of each to make the most of
| the particular part assigned them, com
! bining to make a successful whole.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
THE PUTNEY COLUMN
Death Of Norman Cobb In keene.

Norman Cobb, jr., 70. who was a resi-
dent of East Putney until after the death
of his wife four years ago, died of
hrignts disease Wednesday night in the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank G.
bort in Keene, n. II. He sustained a
severe attack of illness a year and a half
ago and had been in failing health since
although he was able to be about until
"a few days before his death He was the
oldest in his fathers family of six sons
and the first to be taken away. The
funeral will take place in Pierce's hall in
East Putney tomorrow, Saturday, at l
o'clock.
Mr.. Cobb was born in East Putney Feb
T. 1881, and was a son of Norman and
Mary (Carr) Cobb He was of Revolu-
tionary descent and his ancestors were
noted for their strength and endurance.
His great grandfather Samuel Cobb, was
with Stark's army in the battle of Ben
uiugton. His fathers sister Betsey Cobb,
was the first white child born in the town
of Coventry.
Norman Cobb. jr.. learned the trade of
a blacksmith of his father and for a
short time in his young manhood he
worked in one of the Rutland railroad
shops and afterwards was employed sew
eral years in the cutlery works in Green
field, Mass. He married Ann Eliza Perry
in Greenfield Nov. p, 1854, and few
years later they went to East Putney,
where Mr.. Cobb afterwards succeeded
his father as proprietor of the we'll
known blacksmith shop in the village of
Putney FAILS. In those days the village
was thriving. several shops and mills be-
ing in operation, and a large amount of
business was done in the blacksmith
shop. Later he conducted a small gro
Gerry store and was postmaster several
years.
on Aug. %, 1906 Mrs Cobb died and
soon afterward Mr. Cobb came to Put
ney village to live with his daughter, Mrs
j. II. Wheeler, until preparations were
made for him to go to Keene. His sur
viving children are Kate, wife of Frank G
bort of Keene Harry w. Cobb of Lex
ington. Mass, and j. Grace, wife of
Justin II. Wheeler of Greenacres, Wash
A son. James p Cobb, was killed in a
coasting accident in East Putney March
. 1889. Mr.. Cobbs five brothers are Dan
iel T. Cobb of Brattleboro, Quincy w
cobb Of Jamaica. Alphonso c. Cobb and
Hollis B. Cobb of East Putney and Mar
shall +. Cobb of Keene. His father and
mother lived to be % and 50 years old
respectively.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
CHESTERFIELD, N. r..

r. \. Chamberlain is in Scranton, Pa,
on a business trip.
William Moore IS the only successful
one in securing a deer in this part of the
town.
Frank l.. Scott is moving his effects
back to Spofford, having decided not to
occupy his recently purchased farm.
The L. S club will meet with Mrs.
Frank Holman this week, Saturday. y
bountiful dinner will be served at l p. m.
There was no preaching at the Method
list church last sunday, on account Of the
death and burial of the pastors infant
daughter The body was taken to Man
chester for interment
The funeral of a lifelong citizen, George
l.. Hildreth, took place at the Methodist
! church at l p. m Saturday Rev. f. j.
| Bartlett officiating, Burial was beside
! his wife, who died a year ago.
Most everyone started Dec. l after the
| innocent deer and they are not nearly as
numerous as year ago The law ought
to be changed so that only one deer, and
| that a buck, be allowed to each person and
the time for hunting reduced to one week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You VIII Make No Mistake II You Follow
This Brattleboro Citizens Advice.
Never neglect your kidneys.

Never neglect your kidneys.
II you have pain in the back, urinary
disorders, dizziness and nervousness, it's
time to act and not time to experiment.
These are all symptoms of kidney trouble,
and you should seek a remedy which is
known to cure the kidneys.
Doans Kidney Pills is the remedy to
use No need to experiment. 1t has
cured many stubborn cases in Brattleboro
Follow the advice of Brattleboro citizen
and be cured yourself.
Mrs c. NJ. Bracket 1l6 Elliot ST.,
Brattleboro, Vt, says II give Doan's
Kidney Pills the entire credit for my
present good health. I suffered from
kidney trouble and was caused a great
deal of annoyance by the kidney secre-
tions. There was also a duh pain in my
back and l had severe headaches and
dizzy spells. The doctors l consulted did
not help me and l also failed to find re-
lief from the several remedies I tried,
| With Doan's Kidney Pills 1t was different
procured my supply from F. II. Hol-
| denis Drug store and after taking the
! contents of two boxes l was cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doans-and TAKE
no other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09

Mrs. C. NJ. Lee is seriously III.
Mr. Hartshorn of Northbridge, Mass,
was a recent guest of Mr., and Mrs G.
w. Johnson.
Sidney May and Morton Chamberlain
of Springfield came to attend the funeral
of f. H. Akley last Sunday.
Mrs. w. f. Tyler went to Greenfield
last Thursday for a few days Visit with
her brother and sister, returning home
Monday.
The ladies' circle will meet In their
rooms next Wednesday morning and
dinner will be served at noon. All are
cordially invited
Miss Lillian and Miss Flora Higley OF
Rrattleboro recently contributed several
hooks for the Vernon Free public library
The trustees of the library take much
pleasure in acknowledging the volumes
with many thanks.
Rev. D. f. Trout will preach In Union
church next Sunday afternoon at 2.3O
| O'clock. The subject of the sermon Will
be "Peter's question, what Will you
| haye?" Sunday school will meet at lS,
| o'clock. All are cordially invited to botf
| services.
| The Vernon Union Church association
| will hold a special business meeting II
the vestry of the church wednesday
noon. Dec. Il. for the purpose of electlni
two trustees for the Hattie e. Simond'
| beauest. All members are particularly
requested to be present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09

Mrs. James Hancock visited in Green
field Saturday
James OBrien was in Boston few
days this week
Miss Nellie Dempsey of Dalton, Mass
is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Minnie Forbush and Miss Fannie
Sewall were in Springfield, Mass, over
Sunday.
Mrs. John O'Brien and little daughter,
of Bernardston visited at James OBrien's
from Monday until Wednesday
E. c. Robertson left Monday for Mount
Clemens, Mich, to take the baths. hoping
to be cured of n bad case of winter
eczema.
Mrs. G. S. Howe has returned from
several weeks visit with her daughter
Mrs. L. c. Carey, and other relatives in
New York.
II. NJ. wilder went Monday evening to
Miuers Falls, where he will remain for
the present at the home of his brother,
G. f. Wilder.
Rev. w. a. White of Beckett Mass, will
preach at the Congregational church next
Sunday Rev. White comes as can
didate for the pastorate.
Miss Jennie Field of Lake Placid, y.
Y, has been a guest few days at her
unces, +. f. Fields, returning with him
from a recent visit at her home.
Elwood Weed, who was operated upon
for appendicitis at the Farren hospital
in Montague Nov. %. is getting along well
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'he I'a'"'I'enC
) \. Esten OF Leomlnster. Mass" who
erty the past four weeks, LETT for home
has dug a well and gotten running water
in his tenements. lie hopes there Will
be permanent supply.
Under the auspices Of the Tniversalist
| Sunday school an entertainment will be
given Thursday evening. Dec. Il, in the
| church vestry. consisting Of music, pan
| tomine and a farce entitled "A FANNY
| Jar" Ice cream ard cake will he served
| and popcorn will be on sale during the
J evening. The proceeds of the affair will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
ESTATE OF NANCY NJ. BURNAP.
ht- Lste MONT

\.
- District Of Westminster, IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Of " estmiuster.
TO all persons Interested in the estate
of Nancy NJ. Burnap, late Of Tow nshend,
in said District deceased, cree ting.
At a Probate Court. holden at Bellows
Falls within ana for sand District on the
81 day of December, 1910, an instrument
purporting to be the last VIII and Tesla
ment of Nancy NJ. Burnap, late of Towns
bend, in said District, deceased, was pre-
scented TO the Court aforesaid, for rro-
bate.
And it is ordered by said Court that
the LIST day OF February, 1911, at the
Hotel in Townshend, be assigned Tor
proving said instrument; ana that notice
thereof be given to all persons cunv crned,
by publishing this order three weeks sue
cessIVely in The ermont PhpniN, news
paper circulating in that vicinity, in said
District, previous to the time appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified &c
appear before said Court, at the time and
place aforesaid. and contest the probate
OF said will, If you have cause.
Given under my hand al Bellows Falls
in said District, this 30 day Of December
1910.
1851 ZINA II. ALLBEE, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

4 ESTATE OF SAMUEL S HUNT.
The undersigned, having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the district of Marlboro, Commissioners,
to receive examine and adjust the claims
and demands of all persons against the
estate OF Samuel S Hunt, late of Brat
tleboro, in said district, deceased, and all
bV give notice that we will meet for the
pErpose aforesaid at the Peoples Ma
tional bank, in the town Of BrattlebQro,
cember. and 18th day of April next from
. O'clock a. m, until o'clock p. m, on
each of said days and that six months
1910. is the time limited by said court for
said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this 18th day OF
November, \. d. 1910.
c. ii. PRATT,
w. II. BRACKETT,
4S-5O Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09

books for the public library. The com
mlttee who had the matter in charge will
endeavor to use the money judiciously
hoping to add needed volumes which will
be of lasting value, and any suggestions
from interested townspeope will be
gratefully received. The citizens are
yearly put under a debt of gratitude to
MIR. Hooker for the series of beautiful
Baumgardt lectures and other tokens Of
his interest and benefcence are not lack
ing. This last gift is another manifesto
ton of his regard for his native town
and will be of permanent benefit to our
citizens, for which all are truly very
grateful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09

Under the new ship subsidy law OF
Japan steamship lines running to North
and south America, Europe and Australia
NAV receive aid from the government at a
stated rate for six years after which the
subsidy decreases until the ship is 10
vears old. A number of conditions are
imposed, one of which is that the snip
r,iist he equipped with a wireless tele-
granh outfit. Another is that the vessels
shall carry more than half their maximum
load. British vessels are still first In the
commerce of Japan. In 1909 the amount
of tonnage entering the port Of Yoko-
hama in British ships was l299,374 The
United States was second, but a long
way behind, with S95,5O1.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
legal 91ntices.
IN the District Court Of the United
il States For the District of Vermont.
In the matter of
GEORGE o. MATHEWS,


Notice is herbey given that George o.
Mathews; ba6nkruPtt , has filed his pc,
discharge from all his debts in bank
rIptcy, and that the same has been re-
ferred to the subscriber, as Special Mas
sons Directing to said discharge may at
tend before the undersi gned, as such
flee in Brattleboro, on the 26th day of
December, 1910 at II o'clock a. m, and
then and there present their objections if
any, to such discharge, with their proofs
thereon.
Dated this 2Sth day of November,
A. d. 1910. 1913
Referee in Bankruptcy as Special Master
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
ROOFING

There has not been a time In hye years
when roofing material of all kinds could
be purchased as low as II can now.
We have all grades of cedar shingles al
quite a reduction from last years prices,
also a thoroughly tested grade of CORFU
gated galvanized roofing which we can
guarantee to wear longer than any other
roofing. Write for prices.
HOLDEN & MARTIN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09

A hog worth $25OO and Weighing 1850
pounds, said to be the most valuable
and most remarkable hog in the coun-
try, is being exhibited at the Interna-
tonal live stock show in Chicago. The
animal is but two years old and has won
highest honors in many prize rings. The
hog stands AZ inches high, is 81 inches in
length and has a girth measuring 1874
inches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09

TN the District Court Of the United
States. For the District of Vermont.
In the matter OF
FRED q. CHANDLER, In Bankruptcy,
Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that Fred E,
Chandler. bankrupt, has filed his petition
dated April 5th. 1909, praying for a dis
charge from all his debts in bankruptcy,
and that the same has been referred TO
the subscriber, as Special Master, and
that all creditors and other persons OBJ
iecting to said discharge may attend be,
fore the undersigned, as such SPECIAL
Brattleboro. on the goth day of December,
1910, at 10 o'clock a. m, and then ana
there present their objections, If any, to
such discharge, with their proofs thereon
1910 49-oo
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
$500 Christmas for Public Library.

A check for $500 has been received here,
a Christmas gift to the town from John
D. Hooker of Los Angeles, Calf, the
sum to be used for the purchase of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09

Eugene Howe is stll housed with rheu-
matism.
George Page is at work for w. G.
Trcadway.
Miss S. f. White was in Springfield,
Mass, Thursday.
Miss Mary Hoisington of Hartland Is
visiting her brother, II. S Hoisington
The Grand Army will meet for the
election of officers next Tuesday evening
An increase in pension has been al
lowed John E Ellis at the rate of SO
month from Nov. %, 1910.
j. F. Clarke returned Monday from his
ten days trip in Keene with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. H. Bridgman.
Mrs. Addie Johnson returned Wednes-
day from a three weeks visit with re-
latives in Springfield, Mass
Charles L. Davenport, who recently
moved to Westmoreland was IN town
Sunday calling upon friends.
Mrs George D. Kenyon and little SON.
Dana, have been the guests of her SIS
ter, Mrs A. j. Aver, this week.
Herbert G.. Everleth has so far recoV-
cred from his operation for appedicitis
that he has been dressed this week
Miss Eleanor Davis returned to her
home in oxford. n. H., Monday after a
weeks visit with Miss Marion HoWaru a'
Mrs f. L. Pierces.
Tho u,ater famine grows worse instead
of better, more springs have failed tht
past week and only the greatest WEI
lance is keeping a number OF othei
families going
Tho regular meeting of the Woman''
Relief corps will be held at their rooms
next Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, at whlcf
time the election OF officers Tor the com
ing year will take place
Walter Bugbee moved his family Dec
/ to Brattleboro to the Wlncheste
farm. The family will be missed IRON
the social life in East Putney' where the!
have been faithful workers in the iadles
union aid society.
News was received of the death of Mis-
Ellen Foster. SO, at Vergennes on sun
dav Her brother, DR.. G. s. Foster, wa
with her and Mrs Foster went 10 yer
pennes Monday. The funeral service
were held Wednesday. DR., roster Is !"
only surviving member OF MS Fanny
Mrs. Mary Houghton OF spflngne ~
Mass, was here Saturday TO attehu ~
first meeting of the commissioners OF u
estate of the late o. r. Houghton'
p. Farr and L. p. Bailey are the com
missioners. /,
Henry II. Everleth has returned TO III
work in Brattleboro. He mas peeh q
home since the illness of his tather !
q EverIeth and has kept the barber sho
during his stay here. Mr. Spauldlhs
Rellows Falls came Monday ana WI
work in the shop for Mr.. Everleth durlh
his conValescence.
The ladies' union aid society OF 70 "a
Putney will hold their annual falr Fl
dav evening Dec. 16, in Pierce's hall
chcken-pie supper will be served. Fame
and useful articles will be on sale,
good program will be furnished, ineinI
ing both instrumental and vocal mus
recitatons and tableauX, s, Hm oon
mission fee will be charged, All con
and help the ladies make this annu
fair their best ,one, incidentally ne
along a good cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09

Referee in Bankruptcy, as Special Master
IN the District Court of the United
States. For the District of Vermont
In the matter of ,....
BENZ. H. MEHURON, In Bankruptcy
Notice is hereby given that Benz; ii.
Mehuron, bankrupt, has filed his petition
dated April 9th, 1910; praying for dis lis.
charge from all his debts in bankruptcy
and That the same has been referred to
the subscriber as Special Master. and
that all creditors and other persons OBJ
tecting TO said discharge may attend pc
Master, at the County Clerks Office in
Brattleboro, on the 26th day of December;
1910 at II o'clock a; M, ana then ana
there present their objections, II any, to
such discharge, with their proofs thereon.
Dated this 30th day of November, A: D.
1910. .,,o,,,,,,, 4S-oo
A. e. CUDWORTH,
Referee in bankruptcy, as Special Master
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09
Death Of Robert r. Shelley.

Robert r. Shelley "a, died at $50
o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the home
of his mother Mrs. Flora b. Cole, after
many months of patient illness with tu-
horculosis, suwendering his young life
only after determined struggle for the
mastery of the disease. Three years ago
this autumn he became afflicted while in
business in Bellows FANS ana went to
Rcdlands, Cal, where he spent the win
ter on his return he became patient
in the Proctor sanatorium in Pittsiord
where his health improved somewhat lie
spent the summer of 1909 with his mother
and last winter he went to Edgewa ter,
col, near Denver, returning to his home
here last February. He was able to
he about until three weeks ago. Funeral
services will be held in the home t 2
o'clock tomorrow and the burial will take
place in the family lot in Mount Pleasant
cemetery.
Mr.. Shelley was born in East Putney
Dec. 81, 1876, and was the youngest of
three children of Leroy and Flora CBlood)
Shelley. His father, who was Civil war
veteran and a prominent citizen of the
town, died in this village Nov. ?, 1891.
The son, Robert, remained here for a
time. being employed in the \. NJ Corser
store, and then had a position in the
Haynes clothing store in Sprlngneld'
Mass. From there he went to Bellows
Falls and was in the office of the Casein
Company of America and later in
the company's New York office. Return
ing to Bellows Falls he and another per-
son bought the Wheeler laundry and he
was engaged there until he went to Cali
fOrnia.
Besides his mother he leaves one
brother, ]. Walter Shelley, who Is
with the New England Telephone and
Telegraph company with headquarters in
Greenfield, Mass, and a sister Mary H..
wife of George w. Lee of Bellows Falls
He united with the Uniyersalist church
several years ago and he was member
of King Solomon's Temple lodge. F. x
A. NJ, and Holy Cross commandery
Knights Tempar of Bellows Falls. Con-
genial patient and optimistic, faithful &c
n trust and ambitious to succeed, he en-
deared himself to a wide circle Of friends
TO whom his death brings deep sorrow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-09

To Rent OF For Sale Mrs. NJ y.
Spooners house on Highland Avenue.