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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
WEST WARDSBoRo.
The Late Samuel s. Perry.

The funeral Of Samuel Stephen Perry,
who died April in Minneapolis, was
held April 10. Mr.. Perry was born
in West Wardsboro Sept. 3, $780, and
was one of family Of six children Of
James T. and Amy Willis Perry. Two
others have died in less than two years
and the only one remaining is j. a
Perry of West Wardsboro. Mr.
Perry spent his early life on a farm
Then he owned the mills in West Wards
boro several years, selling out about 1863
In 1860 he married Mrs. Mahala Putnam
He worked in the mills or did carpentry
work or farm work until Mrs. Perry
died in 1906, and since then he had lived
with his only daughter, Mrs Frank +.
Leonard. and her family in Minneapolis
Mrs Leonard arrived here with the body
Tuesday night and the burial took place
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. w. S. Board
man Offering prayer. Many old friends
and neighbors gathered. Mr. and Mrs. j.
II. Kidder coming from Wilmington. A
step-daughter. Mrs. Alice Seymour of
Taunton. Mass, was unable to be pres
ent. Mrs. Leonard went from here to
Wilmington Thursday. She will visit
relatives in Saratoga, n. Y, on her way
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard have a
son and two daughters who are attending
college near their home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
THE METHODIST APPOINTMENTS
Mark II. sharpIes Assigned to Bakers
field and North FaIrfieId-His Success
or in Brattieboro is Fred A. Wells.

With the announcement Of the APP
continents for the coming year the an
nual session Of the Vermont Methodist
difference in Island Pond closed Sunday
evening" on Saturday for the fourth con-
-,cutive time, the report of the temper
ause committee declared in favor OF a
raferendum of the liquor license question.
The Iaymen's association of the confer
..ree also adopted resolutions favoring
d referendum of the license question.
At the anniversary of the Vermont con-
ference Temperance society c. J. Fer
-uson Of Burlington said that If refer
ylIum was not granted the dominant
party would lose 10000 Methodist votes.
An aggregate increase of more than
$1,000 in ministers salaries during the last
year was reported al a business session
s similar increase in subscriptions for
aurch benevolences also was made
Known.
10 Windham county are as follows: Ath-
,us and Cambridgeport, supplied by H.
f. Sweet, a new member of the confer
,uce: Bellows Falls, w. r. Davenport,
who was in Orleans the past year; Brat
fcboro, Fred A Wells, who comes from
Randolph Centre; Putney' supplied by
d. W Sharp of Brattleboro; South Lon
aonderry, supplied by G. II. Sisson,
.urmer pastor Wardsboro. G. Leon Wells;
Williamsvlle and East Dover, supplied
boy O. E. Newton.
Mark II. Sharples, pastor of the Brat
I-ooro church the past year. is assigned
90 Bakersfield and North Fairfield; ]. II.
Bennett. pastor in South Londonderry
tine past year, is assigned to Highgatei
Ralph F. Lowe, a former Brattleboro
Iastor, returns to St Adams for another
year; A. II. Webb, pastor in Brattleboro
PREVIOUS to last year. is returned to
Northfeld and Mortified Falls; A. j.
Hough OF Montpelier, a former Brattle-
.oro pastor, goes to Proctorsville, and
The pastorate in Montpelier will be held
10y Vivian F. Hendee, who was in Bel
ows Falls the past year; Bondvile Will
ne supplied by E. D. Simpson. A. II.
Webb is one of the visitors to Montpelier
semnary
Rev. f. W. Sharp of Brattleboro was
nontinued on the supernumerary list
The second prize of $40 in the prize es-
say list was won by Rev. Ralph F. Lowe
NJ st. Adams. G. Leon Wells Of Wards
horo was advanced to the studies of the
'.urth year. Rev. Vivian F. Hendee OF
Bellows Falls graduated from the con-
terence course of studies and was elected
elders orders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
JAMAICA.

Miss Lillian Allen has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Amanda Allen.
Several fine strings Of trout have been
caught since the season opened.
Leon Bemis was out Tuesday for the
first time since he broke his leg.
Miss Fanny Ballard came home Mon
day night to care for her parents, who
are i'll.
Mrs. Stone Of Brattleboro returned to
her home Wednesday after several days
spent with her sister, Mrs. NJ. L. Howard.
Mrs. E. f. Wellman, 70. died Tuesday.
She was born in Cleveland, o., Oct IL,
1887, and was the eldest of four daugh-
tiers Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Moncrief,
one of whom survives. She was mar
ried in Pawlet Aug. is, 1853, to E. E.
Wellman, whom she leaves with one
son, w. II. Wellman of this place. The
funeral was held in the home at 2
o'clock yesterday. The many friends OF
Mr.. Wellman and son sympathize with
them in their bereavement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
ATHLETIC WORK APPLAupEp
Magnet Club Gave Fine Exhibition Be.
fore Large Audience Demonstratlna
Result Of Efficient Leadership.

Inc Magnet club entertained a large
audience OF its friends Tuesday evening
IN the Auditorium with an exhibition Of
athletic work such as has been done the
past season under the leadership of Roy
Il. Miner, physical director of the club
Inc boys have had only the simplest
equipment, but they have done remark
ably good work. For the most part the
regular work Of the club was shown so
that the parents, teachers and friends
or the boys could see just what the club
was accomplishing. AS many OF the
younger members as could be accommo-
dated on the stage opened the exhibition
with dumb bell drill and settinr-up
exercise under the leadership of MIR
Miner. The precision with which they
went through with the drill and the spir-
1t which they showed drew enthusiastic
applause from the audience As a sample
OF the more special work of the club an
eNhloltlon OF Indian club swinging was
given by a team Of five of the older bows
under the leadership OF Ben Weeden.
assistant physical director The other
club swingers were LaVerne Thayer
Enrol Richardson, Robert Knowlton and
Ralph Thayer
The biggest hit OF the evening was
the tunrbling act in which Mr.. Miner and
two of the younger members, Fred How
ard and Clayton Randall, took part They
ala some acts that would have done
credit TO regular circus performers Snir-
ley Rosis added variety by an exhibition
of clever bag punching which drew fire.
quent outbursts of applause. Miss Ger
trude Plummer played an accompaniment.
Inc closing act was mat drill in which
nearly the full membership of the club
appeared. The physical director led
OF with feats Of agility and the boys
followed his lead with varying degrees
OF success. AS the feats grew harder
more and more Of the boys failed and
their erratic efforts to turn handsprings,
perform high dives and do other stunts
kept the audience convulsed with laugh
ter, The boys executed a war dance and
yelled good night to close the perfor-
nance. The exhibition was given simp-
~ to show those interested what the
club is doing and what can be done
through such an organization. The sue
cess OF the exhibition and OF the work
during the winter was the result of the
faithful and painstaking way in which
the members were drilled by Mr. Miner
| backed up by the good will which they
have for him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
JACKSONVILLE.

Frank Snyder is moving to his place
from Colrain this week.
c. T. Dix and l. L. Hall were in
Shelburne Falls Saturday.
Frances Henderson Of North Cam
bridge, Mass, visited here Saturday.
Adna Chase has moved from Frank
Snyders place to the Goodnow place.
The No Iarkin club OF ten met with
Mrs. Rena Cutting Tuesday and had an
enjoyable time.
Mrs Nina Plumb and children visited
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. +. J. Corkins,
few days recently.
Miss Estella Butterfeld OF Tufts college
spent a few days with her father, a. a.
ButterhelL, this week.
Clarence j. Ferguson, superintendent OF
the Vermont Anu-Saloon league, will
speak in the Universalist church Sunday
evening at 7.SO. His subject will be mo
license"
The Y. p. c. L. will meet Sunday
morning as usual. Miss Mildred Corse
will lead and the topic will be Seek
ing the salvation of all souls, now" \
good attendance is desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
ESTATE OF ELIZA

ESTATE OF ELIZA A. COMBS.
CTATE OF VERMONT.
- District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
To the heirs and all persons interested
in the estate OF. Eliza A. Combs, late
of Dummerston, in said district, de-
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court In writing, by the executor,
the real estate of said deceased, repre-
senting to said court that 1t would be
beneficial to the heirs and all persons
interested in the estate of said deceased,
to sell said real estate and convert the
And bringing into court the consent
and appreciation in writing, OF all the
heirs to said estate residing in this
state, and setting forth the situation OF
'' WheTeupon, the said court appointed
and assigned the 30th day OF April, 1910.
at the Probate office in Brattleboro, in
said district, to hear and decide upon
said application and petition and ordered
persons interested therein, by publishing
said order, toget her with the time and
place OF hearing, three weeks success
lively in the Vermont Phoenix, news
hood Of those persons interested In said
estate, all OF which publications shall be
previous to the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time
and place assigned. then and there IN
the granting OF such license If you see
Given under my hand at Brattleboro
in said district, this nth day of April
H, E. EDDY,
15-17 Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
WEST GUILFoRD.

Mrs. Willard Fisher is working for
Miss Flora Bennett
Mr.. and Mrs II. l.. Nichols visited last
week in Fam Grove with Mr.. Nicnols' $
cousin. NJ. O. Nichols.
School in district No. ! began Monday
with Miss Mary Clark OF Guilford Centre
rs teacher. She is boarding at F. g.
BENEFITS.
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Cook OF North
Heath came Friday to visit their daugh-
ter. Mrs Cyrus Merriheld They re-
turned home Tuesday.
This community was saddened Satur-
day to hear OF the death OF Mrs c. II
Shepardson Of West Brattleboro. For
many years she was a resident OF this
place, moving only last summer to what
is known as the Israel Wood place
The funeral was held Monday at p. m
in the home and the burial was in the
West BrattebOro cemetery The sym
pathy OF the community goes out &c
the bereaved family
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22

with Judgment and tact, and whose ser
mons are characterized by depth of
thought and earnestness of purpose.
Mr.. Wells was born in Hardwick, this
state. June Il, 1877. He attended the
Graded and high schools in his ma
live town until he was 16 years old,
When his parents moved to South Wood
hurry. His later educational training was
p. elved in Montpelier seminary and Bos-
-.g university. His first pastorate after
Loving the university was in Thetford
centre and North Thetford. He remained
Zen charge af these parishes three years,
and was next assigned to the pastorate OF
.-, federated church of Randolph Cen
.r,. made up Of the Methodist and Con-
eraEational denominations. His resigna-
ton this conference year completes a
iastorte of three years in Randolph Cen
.r- Mr.. Wells has a wife and little
l.rI 10 months old. Mr.. Wells has two
brothers in the Vermont Methodist con-
ference, f. E Wells of lrasburg and g.
Leon Wells of Wardsboro, and his grand
father, Rev. G. L. Wells, is pastor of the
Methodist church in Hardwick.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
Eena1 Nntices.

ESTATE OF ROLAND p. HAMILTON
GTATE OF VERMONT.
- District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
Of Roland =. Hamilton. late of Brattle-
boro, in said district, deceased, Greeting
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
Goth day Of April next for examining and
allowing the account of the administra-
tor Of the estate OF said deceased, and
for a decree Of the residue of said estate
to the lawful claimants Of the same,
and ordered that public notice thereof
be given TO all persons interested in said
estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day
assigned in The Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper published at Brattleboro, in
said district
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate office in Brattle-
boro. in said district, on the day as
signed, then and there TO contest the
allowance OF said account il you see
cause, and to establish your right as
heirs, legatees and lawful claimants to
said residue
Given under my hand this 18th day of
April, 1910.
H. Z. EDDY,
l5-17 Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22

The Pennsylvania railroad planted
over a million trees last year, and since
beginning its work in 1892 1t has planted
nearly $500, 900 trees. Its little for
ests, formerly confined to spots between
Philadelnhia and Altoona, are now to be
found also in New Jersey and Maryland.
The railroad company maintains for
estry nursery at Morrisville, Pa, where
the plants are grown, and where also Is
raised the ornamental shrubbery now
being used extensively for planting
around the stations. Many other ran
road companies are cultlVatlng trees IoI
use as ties which are becoming more
and more costly on account Of forest
destruction and timber scarcity over the
country. but the Pennsylvania is said TO
lead them all in the extent of its forestry
operations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22

Walter Bickmore is working in the
store.
Miss Belle Pierce is visiting at j. \.
Perry's a few days.
James Dexter is taking the census in
this town and in Stratton.
Mrs. J. A. Streeter has been in Green
field, Mass, within a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Roberts brought
home "A new horse on their return from
visit in Dorset.
1t is expected that the w. G. T. L.
will hold It's annual meeting in the vestry
next Thursday afternoon at O'Clock.
The theme of the sermon Sunday morn
| ing will be The straight gate The
evening subject will be our dwelling
| place"
Mrs w. j. Davidson gave lawn party
to several young women April in honor
| of Miss Ethel Eddy. Ice cream, cake and
sandwiches were served. The weather
was fine and croquet was played.
The womens mission society met at
Rev. w S. Boardmans last week. The
| subject was Assam" Many interesting
facts about the country and people were
| learned. These officers were reelected:
| President, Miss Viola Morse; secretary
and treasurer. Miss May Lyman. Miss
Lyman was appointed collector.
RAYMOND Rice of Background, n. Y. is
visiting at the home of his father. Mrs
Raymond Rice went to the hospital in
Brattleboro Saturday to have an opera
ton performed on her throat, which was
successful. She was accompanied by
Mrs. NJ L. Rice. DR.. Hefflon of Wards
boro and DR.. Anderson of Brattleborc
were the surgeons.
Mrs Phidura Sprague, now living II
| Hinsdale, n. H., recently chose to try
| working at an old fashioned spinning
wheel, in addition to doing various kinds
of fancy work. and she found that sh'
had not lost her old-time skill, spinning
in all 125 knots AS she is now 70 year
old the accomplishment is worthy o
mention. Mrs. Sprague is the oldes
member of both the w. c. T. U. an'
the ladies' social circle of this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
1917
ESTATE OF CATHERINE E. HEY

ESTATE OF CATHERINE E. HEY
WOOD.
GTATE OF VERMONT.
- District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro.
To all persons Interested in the estate
of Catherine r. Haywood, late of Brat
tleboro, in said district, deceased,
Greeting:
At a Probate court, holden at Brattle-
boro, within and for said district, on the
18th day of April, 1910, an instrument
purporting to be the last VIII and
Testament OF Catherine r. Haywood, late
of Brattleboro, in said district, decea sed,
was presented to the court aforesaid,
for probate.
And it is ordered by said court that
the 3Oth day of April, 1910, at the pro-
bate office in said Brattleboro, be as
signed for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Vermont
Phoenix, a newspaper circulating in that
vicinity, in said district, previous to
the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time
and place aforesaid, and contest the pro-
bae OF said will, If you have cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district, this 18th day Of April,
1910
H. E. EDDY,
1917 Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22

ESTATE OF OSCAR L. SHERMAN.
GTATE OF VERMONT.
- District OF Marlboro. SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District OF Marlboro
To all persons interested in the estate
OF Oscar l.. Sherman, late of Newfane,
in said district. deceased, Greetings.
tleboro, within and for said district, on
the 9Th day of April, 1910, an instru-
ment purportng TO be the last Will and
Testament of oscar l. Sherman, late of
Newfane, in said district, deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid, for
probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that
the 30th day of April, 1910, at the Pro-
bate office in said Brattleboro, be as
signed for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Vermont
Phoenix, a newspaper circulating in that
vicinity in said district, previous to the
time appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time
and place aforesaid, and contest the pro-
bate of said will, If you have cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district, this nth day of April,
1910 -
H. L. EDDY,
1917 Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22

ESTATE OF JOHN A. GOODENOUGH.
CTATE OF VERMONT.
- District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
TO all persons interested in the estate
OF John A. Goodenough, late of Brattle-
boro, in said district, deceased,
Whereas. said Court has assigned the
3Oth day of April next for examining
tor of the estate OF said deceased, and
for a decree of the residue of said estate
to the lawful claimants of the same.
and ordered that public notice thereof
be given to all persons interested in said
estate by publishing this order. three
weeks successfully previous 10 the day
assigned, in the Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper published at Brattleboro, in
Therefore you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate office in Brattle-
boro, in said district, on the day as
signed, then and there to contest the
allowance of said account If you see
cause, and to establish your right as
heirs. legatees and lawful claimants to
Given under my hand this 18th day
Of April, 1910.
15-17 Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22

Senator Lodge. chairman OF the COM
mittee investigating the cost OF living, has
presented to the Senate a mass Of data
supplied by consular offices in Europe
which il is believed will show that in no
European country have wages kept pace
with the increase in the United States.
and that rents and foodstuffs in Europe
have advanced out of proportion to in
comes. especially as applied to the labor
ing classes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22

comedy, amusing situations and original
music of the juggling kind that sends
one home whistling its catchy airs. The
original dancing daisies, eight so-called
ponies" the big hit of the first season.
are with the company. Beatrice Turner,
who plays Dorothy, has just been trans
ferred from the Wizard of o." James
A. Beall sings his original role, Ensign
Nevelle. Russell Rousheon, the basso'
loaned to Dockstader's Minstrels, is back
in his old part, and Hamilton and Ram
sey are as funny as ever. To those who
have already seen 1.-The Japanese Hon
evmoon." no inducement to again enjoy
IL is necessary, and for those that have
not been so fortunate a welcome even
ing's amusement is in store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22

Three state prison sentences were i'm
posed by Judge Zed S stanton in Chit
tenden county court in Burlington Tues
day. Alfred DONNA was given six years
for highway robbery and assaulting ia
cob Peror OF Westford, on Christmas eve.
Ralph Swaggerty was given four years
for forgery of a check for S345 to the
order OF william II. Bell of Winooski,
Vivian Moulton. was sentenced to three
years for a statutory offence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22

A S2OOO,O 900 hotel is to be built in Mont
real which will be in the chain of hotels
wned by the $4,000, 900 hotel company
gently formed with Thomas M. Hilliard
as president The company will own the
new Vanderbilt hotel in New York, which
|.li cost 81, 00O, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
ESTATE OF SUSAN A. CHASE.


GTATE OF VERMONT.
= District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro.
To all persons interestd in the estate
OF Susan A Chase, late OF Brattleboro,
in said district, deceased, Greeting:
At Probate Court. holden at Brat
tleboro within and for said district, on
the 23rd day of March, 1910, an instru-
ment purpbrting to be the last Win and
Testament Of Susan 4. Chase, late OF
Brattleboro, in said district, deceased,
was presented to the Court aforesaid,
for probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that
the 30th day OF April. 1910, at the Pro-
bate office in said Brattleboro, be as
signed for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given TO all per-
sons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Vermont
Phoenix. a newspaper circulating in that
vicinity, in said district, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
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 at Brattleboro,
in said district, this nth day of April,
1910.
II. L. EDDY.
l5-17 Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
Balance of debts chargeable on
the real estate of said de-
.IINHAM.

ESTATE OF CHARLES w. DUNHAM.
CTATE OF VERMONT.
- District OF Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District OF Marlboro,
TO all persons interested in the estate
of Charles W. Durham, late of Brattle-
boro, in said district deceased,
At a Probate court, holden at Brattle-
boro, within and for said district, on
the goth day of April, 1910, an instrument
purporting to be the last will and tesla
men of Charles w. Durham, late Of
was presented to the court aforesaid, for
And it is ordered by said court that
the 7th day of May, 1910, at the Probate
Office i'm said Brattleboro, be assigned
for proving said instrument, and that
notice thereof be given to all persons
concerned, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in The Vermont
Phoenix, a newspaper circulating in that
vicinity, in said district, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
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 at Brattleboro, in
said district, this 9TH day OF May, 1910
H. e. EDDY,
1913 Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-22
LANDeRoVE.

Allan Hnliard has been visiting his
sister, Mrs. James Barton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Dryden visited
at Frank Rush's the first of the week
Charles Towslee has hired Mrs. Hat
tie Robys place, and he is preparing
to move there soon.
Schools will begin Monday with Miss
Clara French in the North school, Miss
Bessie Lawrence in Clarksville and Mrs,
W. L. Gibson in the South school.