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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
NO EVIDENCE OF UNLAWFUL ACT.
Pauline Webb Of Chesterfield Points to
Brain Trouble as Cause

That poison did not cause the death of
Miss Pauline Webb, 20. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. George II. Webb of Chesterfield
n. H., which took place in Waltham
Mass, Dec. 81, is the opinion of Judge
f. T. Luce of Waltham, who investiga ted
the case in the district court Miss
Webbs death took place under circum-
stances which were thought to be suspi-
cious and an inquest was ordered.
Miss Webb was a worker in the Waltz
am watch factory and on Thursday,
Dec. 20, was taken i'll, complaining of a
severe headache. Friday she was no
better and a nurse who called on her sug-
gested taking some headache powders,
which she did. The headache continued
however, and on Saturday Miss Webb
died, being unconscious some of the time
previous and also in commissions.
1t was thought by some that the powd-
erS she had taken caused her death, but
the court, in its report, states as follows:
Il am of the opinion from the testimony
of the witnesses -four of whom were
doctors) that her death cannot be attrib-
uted to the taking OF Dover's powders, or
to opium, or other poisoning all her
symptoms being inconsistent Herewith
They all point to some brain trouble as
the cause of her death. find that while
the cause of her death is not certainly
known, 1t was not caused by the unlaw-
full act of any person."
Miss Webb was well known in Ches-
terrified and other towns, and liked by
all who knew her. She had made many
friends in Waltham and her sudden
death was a blow to them and her rela-
tives and friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27

Henry A. Thorpe of Sheburne, a mem
Der of the sophomore class in the Uni
versity of Vermont, Burlington, disap-
peared Friday and searching parties have
dragged Lake Champlain, believing that
he was drowned, He skated outside the
bi eakwater and when last seen was half
mile out AS he did not appear at the
fraternity house next morning inquiry
was made at his home and it was learned
that he was not there. The ice outside
the breakwater was thin and was broken
up by the wind Saturday Thorpe was 20
years old and a son OF Mr., and Mrs. EN-
erson A. Thorpe. A reward of 5000 was
offered for the recovery OF the body.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
CHES
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Thompson Mar.
red so Years AGO.

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Thompson Mar.
ried so Years Ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Thomson
celebrated their golden wedding Tues
day at their home in this town
in the presence of their children, near
relatives and some of the neighbors.
Mr.. Thompson was born in Chester
and is 81 years old and was one of four
children born to Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah
and Aseneth Thompson and is the last
of the family. In 1861 he married Abb
ly Pollard Bates, who was one of three
children and born in Plymouth. Mr.
Thompson took his bride to the house
where two generations of his family
were born, which is located in Smoke
shire this town. Mr.. Thompson served
In the Civil war in Company E, 18th
Vermont Volunteers.
They lived some time in the state of
Missouri, then they came East and set
tied in Athens, and from there they
move to Townshend where they lived
about is years. Mrs. Thompson's health
home Mr.. Thompson is in good health
for man of his years. and during the
summer time frequently walked to the
village and back, distance of eight
miles.
There are three children, Mrs. e.
Wright of Grafton, Norman r. of this
town and Mrs. Walter Bugbee of Brat
tleboro. all of whom were home for the
day. There are Is grandchildren, and
two great-grandchldren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27

Perhaps no one ever was more sur
prised than were Mr. and Mrs o. NJ.
Newell of West Wardsboro when, on
Tuesday Jan. II, in spite of the danger
ously Icy condition Of the roads, their
relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clark and
w. E. Newell of Jamaica and Miss Au-
gusta Bissell of Wardsboro Centre called
to remind them that the day was the 50th
anniversary of their marriage. Bv
mere chance the neighbors learned of the
anniversary few days before and the
word was passed around hastily by tele-
phone with the result that n Joyous COM
pany of over 40 gathered in the evening
to participate in the celebration Mr..
and Mrs c. j. Allen and Mrs. w. r.
Lyman of Stratton were among the out
of-town guests. Mr.. and Mrs Newell
cordially welcomed all to their commo-
dious home and later the host and hostess
We're given places of honor in new willow
chairs which were presented as tokens of
the esteem of the guests. Other gifts
included $21 from their children and
friends. The table was laden bountifully
with cake of many varieties, which was
served with coffee. Rev. W. S. Boardman
made appropriate remarks
Oscar NJ. Newell was born in Wards
boro May 20, 1886, and was a son of
Elijah and Jemma Newell His wife,
Mrs. Rosilla Newell. was born in Wards
ooro May is, 1871, and was a daughter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27

of Amasa and PAMELA Plimpton. They
were married Jan. Il, 1861, in Nevfane
by Priest Warren and began housekeen-
ing where r.. j. Morse now lives but T.,
about year their house was burned ana
they went to where W. ]. Davidson lives
later moving to the home of Mr.. Newells
father, which was the house thev now
occupy. Then they bought the farm now
called the Chamberlain place and lived
there many years, moving from there IN
the village. Since then Mr. Newell has
been engaged in the grain business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell have taken The
Phoenix continuously during their welded
life. They are universally respected and
when able are ready to extend a helping
hand to those in sickness or trouble
Mr. Newell was one of eight children. of
whom one brother. Justin Newell of Min
neSota, is living. one of his uncles Peter
Hammond, lived to be 1O2 years old. Mrs
Newell was one of six children, of whom
one brother, Martin Plimpton, is living
The latter lives in the town of Wards
boro usually, but this winter he and his
wife are in Rupert with their daughter
Mrs. Newelfs grandfather, Nathaniel
Chamberlain, served in the Revolutionary
war.
They have three sons, E. o. Newell Of
West Wardsboro, w. f. Newell of Ia
macia and Charles Newell of waterbury
Conn, also five grandsons and one grand
daughter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Bacon and son, Winthrop, have
returned home from Manchester.
George Wing is again at the Carleton
House. He does barbering every Sat
urday.
The Falka club is rehearsing for the
play, THE Girl from L Triangle Ranch, ="
to be given Feb, 10.
The Congregational society had a
chicken-pie supper in Union hall Thurs
day evening of this week
George Shattuck is in Granville, n. Y,
visiting his son, who has just returned
from the hospital in Albany
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Lathrop are again
occupying their house, Mr.. Lathrop hav-
ing dislocated his shoulder so he was
unable to work.
January has been very springlike so
far, and the recent thaws have nearly
spoiled the sleighing. Lumbermen are
very anxious to see snow.
Mrs. Leroy Davis sustained a paralytic
shock Friday evening. She and Mr..
Davis had been calling on a neighbor and
were just getting home when she was
stricken. She did not loose conscious
ness, but her throat troubles her in swal-
lowing, although she is improving.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
Peary 1.6 Mile from Pole.

That Capt Robert L. Peary came with
in 1,6 mile of the north pole-near
enough to establish his claim of having
been at the exact spots the decision OF
the House committee on naval affairs,
which has been considering the bill to
retire Capt. Peary with the rank of rear
admiral. The basis of the committees
finding is the chart prepared by Hugh
z. Mitchell and c. r. Duvall of the United
States coast and geodetc survey. and
based on Pearys observations. This
chart shows that Peary went to the left
on nearing the pole, due to an error I'm
his instruments Later he crossed
toward the pole, his nearest point being
1.6 mile Representative Macon of Ar
kansas expects to oppose the bill on the
floor of the house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
CRASH OF FREIGHT TRAINS.
Central Vermont Locomotive Ran Into
Boston Maine caboose-Flreman
Taken to Hospital

Taken to Hospital.
A Central Vermont freight train crash
ed into a Boston & Maine train Sunday
afternoon about Las o'clock near Broad
brook, about two miles south of Brattle-
boro, and traffic on the road between
here and South Vernon was tied up about
three hours. Both trains were going
north. Just before Broad brook was
reached trouble with draw-bar made it
necessary for the Boston e Maine train
to stop flagman was sent out to
warn approaching trains and soon as the
drawbar was fixed he was called in. He
hurried back to the train and had Just
boarded the caboose when a Central Yer
mont freight going at fast speed came
around the curve just as the Boston &
Maine train started. The engineer in
charge OF the Central Vermont locomotive
put on the brakes, but the two trains
were too near to prevent a crash. Con-
ductor A. ]. Obrey OF the slowly moving
Boston u Maine train was standing by
the side OF the caboose of his train wait
ing for the rear steps to come abreast of
him that he might swing aboard While
he was preparing to do so he heard the
other train a few rods away
When Fireman Carl Nicholson of the
oncoming train saw that an accident was
inevitable he jumped, landing in the
gravel beside the rails. His nose was
broken and he received injuries to his
back and internally. He was brought to
the Memorial hospital. His home is in
New London
The engineer stuck to his locomotive
and 1t crashed into the caboose ahead
throwing it over the head of Conductor
Obrey and landing it on it's side. The
two freight cars ahead of the caboose
were lifted completely off the rails and
deposited on the gravel roadbed The
Central Vermont locomotive was damaged
and the crews of both trains were shaken
up, The White River Junction express
from New York, which is due here at
2.30 o'clock was sent from South Vernon
to Bellows Falls by way of Keene A
wrecking crew was sent for and the
wreckage cleared away so that the Ais
train south, which was so minutes late,
made it's regular trip
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
WEST CHESTERFIELD NJ, a.

The festival Jan. II was we'll attended
and it is expected that the proceeds will
be about $50.
Preaching services will be held in the
Cniversalist church Sunday at 23O by
Rev. Mr.. Leighton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Ford and two
children came from New Jersey last week
to attend the funeral of Mr.. Ford's father,
William w. Ford, ST.
While attempting to go to the yard to
feed hens a few days ago Mrs. A. o.
Richardson fell on the ice and fractured
her hip. DR.. w. H. Lane of Brattleboro
was summoned and Mrs. Richardson was
taken to the Brattleboro Memorial hos
pital, where the extent of the injury was
revealed by the use of the x-ray.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
Lungs Declared Sound
Life Insurance Granted.

II you knew remedy that really had
cured tuberculosis; that had saved from
ieath quite number of people, would
you try to get ConsumptiVes interested
IN 1t and induce them to take 1t; or,
would you say nothing about it, for fear
of giving offence?
people cured-some of them. We have
the stories of cure of maryland aftida-
vlts from some. We advertise Eckman's
Alternative to tell those who have lung
disease what has been done by its use.
Investigate the following:
1913 w. Dauphin ST, Phila., Pa.
Gentlemen: ION the evening of May
70, 1907, I had FIVE hemorrhage3 from TIE
right lung. My hemorrhages kept up for
one week-I had twenty-eight in all. Sep
tic pneumonia developed My doctor told
me had better go to another climate,
as my left lung had also become affected.
About that. time met Howard Klot2,
1913 Susquehanna Ave., this city, who
who was cured by Eckman's Alternative.
l started to take Eckman's about the
latter part or August, 1907. My appetite
| started to gain weight; 1 improved
steadily. Later, very bad lameness de-
yeloped in my right leg and | commence ed
to get lump on my right hip. My doc
abscess and that it was affecting the
sciatic nerve. The lameness and lump
gradually disappeared. Have not had any
trouble of that nature since.
Since my recovery about n year ago,
was accepted for life insurance, after
two examinations by a company that had
previously rejected me.
have advised several people to cake
Eckman's and those who took 1t faith
fully had the same results as myself"
(Signed AffidaviD CHAS. MORGAN.
Eckman's Alternative cures Bronchitis,
Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
Affections Ask for booklet of cured cases
and write to the Eckman Laboratory.
philadelphia Pa, for additional evidence
For Sale by all leading druggists ant
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY
6rattleboro, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
WEST WARDSBORO.

Mrs. Charles Allen of Wilmington is
visiting at w. E. Aliens.
The Sunday school has voted to observe
Lincolns birthday Feb. ~.
Mrs. w. ]. Davidson. who was i'll sew
eral weeks, is now able to be out.
The ladies' social circle will meet next
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. E. NJ.
Temple.
The theme of the sermon next Sunday
morning will be IAN Everlasting Love-"
In the evening there will be an exposition
of Psalms 1872 to 1874 inclusive.
The woman's mission circle expects to
hold meeting In the church vestry next
Friday, Feb. 3, at p. M, and to serve
supper at o'clock to earn a little cash
to apply on the mission fund. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
Copper Company with 5000, 900 Capital.

The Seaboard Copper company of
Corinth with a capital stock of 5000, 900
has filed articles of association with the
secretary of state. The concern has been
organized to mine, smelt, reduce and con-
centrate, and deal in any and all kinds of
ores, minerals, and metals and prospect
for, locate. open. operate and develop
mines, quarres, and mineral deposits Of
any and all descriptions at Corinth in the
county of Orange and in such other towns
in Vermont and the United States as the
corporation may desire
The capital stock is divided into 1000
shares of 800 each and the subscribers
are Edward l., Smith of Corinth, Nor
timer II. Cort Of New York James e.
Pope Of Jersey City, N. j., Norris W.
Seymour of Bridgeport. Conn, and David
S. Conant of Bradford
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27

BRoOKLINE.
DAUGHTER Of the Revolution.

The following from the Minneapolis
Journal of Dec. Z, 1910, is of local in
terest: Mrs. Phoebe NJ. u. Palmeter
only daughter of &c. Mrs. Palmeter is
the only real daughter of the Revolution
living today She is SO years of age and
receives a pension by special act of Con-
gress for the part her father, Jonathan
Wooley, took in the Revolutionary war
she lives in the hamlet of Brookfeld
NJ Y"
Jonathan Wooley once lived in this
town and his son, Jonathan w. Wooley,
lived many years in the old Wooey
homestead, The writer often has heard
the son speak of his father, and the son
exhibited large buckshot which lodged in
his fathers shoulder as he was wounded
in battle. Descendants of Jonathan
Wooley, the soldier, are now living on
the old homestead. Mrs. Palmeter is
aunt to them and sent them a remem-
brance at Christmas time.
.(The statement that Mrs. Palmeter Is
the only living daughter of the Revolu-
tlon probably is an error.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
FELCHVILLE.

Mrs. Charles Hoadley while crossing
the icy street recently. slipped and fell on
the ice, breaking her hip.
a large barn belonging to Joseph Far
well of Amsden was consumed by fire
Saturday evening. The fire was dlscov-
cred about o'clock when the barn was
all ablaze, Two horses. two cows, hens
and farming implements together with
70 tons of hay were destroyed. Fortu-
nately the barn was situated short dis
lance from the house which was thus
saved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27

Judge Daniel w. Bond, 70, Of the
superior court of Massachusetts, who
presided at the recent trial of Hattie lie
Blanc, charged with murder, died in his
home in Waltham Sunday night.
A 14-year-old Pittsheld, Mass, boy,
James McKeever stabbed and instantly
killed Francis Donovan, a boy OF the
same age, while on their way home from
church Sunday. Spectators heard Nc
Keever ask Donovan If he was ready to
take back what he had said about him,
and then McKeever struck Donovan in
the back of the neck with penknife,
causing instant death. McKeever plead
ed not guilty to the charge OF murder in
the juvenile court and was held for
hearing Feb. l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27

The government has already disbursed
over $30,000000 in pensions to veterans
of the Spanish American war.
Philip o. Parmalee, plotting a Wright
biplane, established a new American en-
durance record for flying Sunday by re-
naming aloft hours, 80 minutes and
40 18th seconds in a flight at San Fran
cisco.
The "od guard" of the Republican
party In New York state, which was
routed by Col. Roosevelt in the last state
convention, has come back to power in
the election of William Barnes, jr., OF
Albany as chairman of the state com
mittee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
In the February Century.

The fourth part of Robert Hichen's
strange, powerful novel, 1.-The Dweller on
the Threshold" will contain, in the Feb
ruary Century, the rector Harding's
confession of the secret which explains
his own mental deterioration his curate's
change of character. and the curious rela-
tion of the two men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
Booming Expense Accounts.

The expenses of the state government in
Vermont are mounting steadily upward
and direct tax looms on the horizon
The general appropriation bill in 1908
provided for S977,00O annually. bill
introduced in the House provides
Tor $l,14l,500 for the years ending June
30. 1912, and June 80, 1913. A COMPARE
son follows:
Debentures of General AS 1908. 1910.
SemblY for balance of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27

At San Francisco a few days ago
Eugene B. Ely, after flying 10 miles in an
aeroplane, landed successfully on the
cruiser Pennsylvania, and an hour later
rose from the cruiser and flew back to
shore
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27

Allen Anger, 40, OF Bridport committed
suicide Saturday by taking Paris green.
Two weeks earlier he took a dose of car
bolic acid. 1t Is thought that he was in
sane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-01-27
Close of School.

The school at the round schoolhouse
taught by Mrs. A. II. F'arnum of New
fame, closed Friday with a sleighride to
her home in Newfane, Il. L. Bush talk
ing the party in his large team. They
had sugar on snow. played games at
Mrs. FArnum's and were shown through
the JAIL after which the pupils rode
home with Mr.. Bush.
The pupils not absent during the term
were Grace A. Bush, Winnie Stevens,
Maud A. Wellman, Cora Brown Henry
Bush Albert Blodgett, Herbert Gilchrist.
Reginald McHale, Christopher Osgood
Harry Stevens and Joe Blodgett, Those
absent only one day were Annie and
Hazel Potwine and Lydia Fellows.
Mrs. Willard Brown fell on the ice Sun
day and broke her arm near the shoul-
der.
Mrs. Willard Brown slipped and fell on
the ice Sunday afternoon and sustained
a fracture of the left arm between the
shoulder and elbow. She is as comfort
able as could be expected.
The South schoolhouse was broken in
to one day last week. a man digging
through the brick underpinning. The
man is in Jail in consequence of the
act and for stealing meat and eggs from
Homer Heath of Newfane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-15

High School Department IN the society -
going TO 81 Louis To- take cnaIe' % '''
ethical movement there.
"Our young men are now trying TO h''i!
rs on TO betterment-to improvements 10
characterization. 10 secular reforms, Se'o
Or. Adler They say there b. no req ni"''
in us. We have lost in power ana lhn"-
,oce. they say. and they ask rs what W.
arc going for the ethical life. In uphiuhs
men. We must be practical they say anu
show results.
Il have been in public life more ina"
thlrtv-nve years" went on pr Adler' anu
never have seen reform so hOpeinh i"'''
i an intense and earnest hope OF MAKING
grand changes. huge steps in ddFah-"
They are almost Incorporate. IubercuioSF
IS not only 10 be allevidted, Du' 10 uc ~
moro Poverty IS 10 he abolished fll'ee'
wears ago, when Or. McGlynn sara ma"
n. was said to he speaking Wildly. 30"
sane professors IL our colleges are Sa!Ins
what he said.
war Is 10 he wholly thing Of IN" past
England. with its individual Conservatism
= going ahead of Germany IN pensions
outdoin. anything the Germans have ever
thoueht Of accomplishing. There Is re
narka5le sanguincness in III" POSSIBILITY ~
,h. accomplishment Of these great REFORMS
oil over The world There has been ~
parallel of such time. The wor'u j. ~
handing palatablc extremes
There win hc a dinner 10 celebrate WV
o,r,versarv on Tuesday evening III the 50
ciety building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-15
ATTACKS MAYOR ON EXCISE
McClintock Says He Thinks Rub
Der Sandwich Meal.

cuuerjntcndent NcClintOCk Of tho Society
for the Suppression Of Crime AZ meeting
I'm Grace Presbyterian church. Jefferson
and Stuyvesant avenues, Brooklyn. yoster-
day afternoon. charged Mayor Gaynor with
irving 10 befuddle the public on the excise
question. The Rev. Robert II. Carson u
pastor.
lie seems 10 have concluded" continued
Mr. McClintock, that the courts have con-
stituted the rubber sandwich famous in
many campaigns. as Il meal. This the sa-
looms get around every week. The law dis
tincty states that to procure hotel IL
cense a place must have dining room AT
least 800 feet square. and capable Of &C
commodating twenty persons. customer
To get a drink must order meal OF
crackers, or II he likes, an eight-course
dinner. Otherwise the customer Is not
supposed 10 be served with drink. II
men go into such a place ana order q
drink and are given a meal such AZ the
Mayor seems 10 have I'm mind. without
asking for it, a violation Of the law fol-
lows"
The meeting heard the report Of the
Mems club. 10 discover violations Of the
law I'm the 9Th Assembly District, in which
the church f..
\ Seventeen moving picture shows were in
vestlgated. Four were found 10 be uu-
sanitary The report also asserted that
although none of the pictures was immoral,
vet they were neither educative nor sacred.
The report said that in one show poker
game I'm "A Western barroom was shown.
and that all Of the places were frequentcd
by minors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-15
HURT SAVING W0MAN'S HAT
Brakeman Hand Crushed by
Wheel of Freight Car

James Newkitz. thirty-nne years Old a
brakeman on the New York Central Rail
road, had his right hand mangled yester-
day afternoon while trying 20 save wom-
ans hat that had blown beneath moving
freight car.
He was busy coupling cars at l5Sth street
and sherman avenue. when he was attract
ed by the screams Of woman. \ gust OF
wind blew q large picture hat past him.
and ii lodged on the track. Newkitz thrust
his hand before a wheel of one OF the cars
TO drag out the mass of feathers and trim
mings. but he was not quick enough. The
wheel caught his hand and crushed H.
The hat. however. was recovered and re-
turned 20 its owner.
Patrolman McCane sent call to the
Lebanon Hospital and DIR. Grossman bound
I'd the mangled hand, after which New
liitz went home.