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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
ICE BOAT AERoPLANE.
Craft for Use on onnectlcut-Expected
to Develop High Speed.

In the loft of Johnsons carriage shop
on Spring street stands new type of
ice boat, waiting for ice to form on the
Connecticut river thick enough to bear
its weight. For several months Ernest
II. Harris has been at work on the craft,
assisted by Fred L. Minis, and they
practically have completed a combina-
ton ice boat and flying machine. The
main body is triangular in shape and
about 10 feet long, with two sleds in the
rear and one in front, on which rests
the body. Supporting frames in the front
of the body are surmounted by plane,
about 20 feet in length, and in front or
this plane are located eevating planes.
From the rear end of the body a frame
work extends back about IL feet, which
supports the rudder and two small
planes. The propeller Is located in the
front part of the frame that supports
the main planes and is attached directly
to the 1O-horse-power Erd engine, which
will be run without a fly wheel.
The young men who have built the
machine expect that the propeller will
send 1t along at a rapir rate, and that
with the assistance of the wings it easily
will go faster than any boat yet has
Travelled on the Connecticut. The ma
terial used in the construction of the
craft is hard wood and more than 200
bolts have been put in to strengthen it.
The planes are of cotton. The planes
and framework are supported by heavy
timed wire and from the seat the man
In charge may manipulate with his hands
and feet apparatus that will steer the
front sled, elevate the planes and regu-
late the speed of the engine. The same
movement of the feet that steers +he
sled also will turn the rudder plane.
The engine was in the Gray Wolf" the
motor boat owned by the young men
who are building the ice boat.
The greater part of the work has been
completed and within the next week it
probably will be taken from the car
riage loft and carried to the island,
where the parts will be reassembed.
There it will remain until the ice is of
sufficient strength to allow it to be tried
out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. II.

C. w. Chamberlain and family spent
Thanksgiving with their daughter and
family in North Adams, Mass
Thanksgiving gatherings and family
parties were held in the homes of G. f.
ham, C. II. Chickering, r. P. Farr H.
G. Smith and others
The open season on deer in New
Hampshire began last week Thursday
night at - O'Clock and will end at mid
night Friday, Dec Is. G.. o. Cobleigh
was the first man reported in this To-
cality as securing a deer, early Friday
morning.
The trustees of the Chesterfield West
Cemetery association have recently
decided to H. G. Smith land lots Isl and
1852 of the association grounds in ex-
change for lots 1856 and 1S6, of which Mr.
Smith held a deed. The exchange was
made as the trustees were greatly in
need of lots 1856 and 1856 on which to To-
cate or build the tomb.
In the annual meeting OF the local
Grange Saturday evening these officers
were elected Master, John D. Hutch
ms; O., Orrin d. Farr; lecturer, Sem L.
Stowell s., Sherman L. Rice A. S.,
Harry c. Snow; chaplain, Mrs. Alice c.
Farr; treas, G. o. Cobleigh; Sec. Ran
som c. Farr; G. K, p. A. Richardson (;
Ceres, Mrs. Nellie Williams; Pomona
Mrs. Annie C. FAIR; Flora, Miss Jo-
sephine F. Farr; organist, Mrs Minnie
B. Cobleigh; L. A. s., Mrs, Cora F.
Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
POSTAL CASE MOL PRESSED.
Author In Anonymous Letter Matter Re-
mains INTERPRETATIONS Girl Elk
onerated,

At the recent session of the United
States District court held in Rutland, and
at which evidence was taken with a
view to fixing the responsibility of mail
ing various obscene letters and cards at
several postoffices in this vicinity, the
case was mol pressed, and Miss Ada May
Faulkner, who was summoned before the
grand jury on evidence that rendered
such proceeding necessary is eXoner-
ated from the responsibility and no obi
UNI attaches to her name
Several of these letters, in stamped adj
dressed envelopes, were sent to Miss
Faulkner, together with notes threat
ening her personal safety if she refused
to RENAL them at points designated in
the notes After experiencing consider
able annoyance, Miss Faulkner brought
the matter to the attention of the postal
authorities through the local postoffice,
and the annoyance abruptly ceased
An inspector was detailed on the case
and as result several local people We're
summoned before the grand jury in an
attempt to discover the author, with the
result as above stated.
If the investigation has the effect, as
now seems probable, of putting a stop
to the Ubiquitous practice, at least one
good point will have been scored, and
those who have been annoyed by this
variety of literature in the past should
feel grateful to Miss Faulkner for bring
ing the matter to the attention of the
Wilmington Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
BROOkLINE.

Will Sage Is at work for E. P. Osgood.
Ruth Stevens has been at home a few
days.
F. L. Potwine has sold his horse to
Bert Reed.
Miss Stella Austin was at home over
Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Derry visited Sunday
at Sidney Derry's.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. w. Ranney visited at
A. C. Wellman's Saturday.
George Osgood is at work with his
team at the Cook lumber camp in Wards
boro.
Mr.. and Mrs Don Boutelle of Towns
bend enjoyed Thanksgiving at Mr.. Pot
wines.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Allbee and Mr..
and Mrs. f. H. Wellington were in
Townshend for Thanksgiving.
Miss Earmie Derry is staying a few
days in Townshend, helping Mr. and Mrs
Earl Derry get settled in their new home
in the Masonic building.
Some may be interested to learn that
Arthur Wellman's ard mare, Kate, has
been laid away humanely. She was 27
years old and had been owned by Mr..
Wellman a long time.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Osgood and Pauline,
Miss Hazel Lee and Miss Annie Osgood
of Brattleboro and DR.. and Mrs F. L..
Osgood of Townshend were Thanksgiving
guests at E. P. Osgood's.
School began Monday with is names on
the roll Several more are expected
later. The teacher, Miss Stoddard, is
boarding at C. p. Stickney's. Bert Reed
is transporting the pupils.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
DONDERRY.

Amos Wade is home to stay a few
days
Alma Whitman is keeping house for
Frank Stevens.
Mrs. L. p Sheldon has been i'll, but is
better at this writing.
Richard Cory and Rupert Williams are
under the doctors care.
Charlotte Davies returned to her school
in West Townshend Monday.
Mrs. James NJ. Tarbell of Beloit, Kan,
has been visiting friends in town.
Fred Lasells father visited him the
last of the week. He lives with his son
in Langdon, n. II.
Several of the Masonic fraternity of
this place attended the funeral of John
Tenney in Weston Friday
Miss Laura Leonard of Simonsville
was in charge of the post office the last
of the week while Miss Gibson was at
Brattleboro.
The Congregational society will hold
supper in Union hall this. Friday, even
ing, after which Mrs. Minnie G. Noun
tain, NJ. D., of New York, will lecture
on the effects of alcohol.
. Several of the young friends of Thel-
ma Arnold gave her a surprise Satur-
day evening, the occasion being her 18th
birthday anniversary. She received sew
eral gifts and a very enjoyable evening
was spent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
WEST HALIFAX.

Miss Blanche Clark has returned home
from Brattleboro.
We are glad to report that the sick are
no worse, but slightly improved
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cook and child
have returned to their home in Brattle
boro.
Clara and Addie Warren, Maud and
Lucy Thurber were home from the high
school Thanksgiving and over Sunday.
Miss Mabel Whitney, who was guest
of her sister, Mrs. William Warren, sew
eral days, has returned to her home in
Marlboro.
The young peoples meeting Sunday will
be led by Miss Ruth Crosier, subject,
THE source of a workers strength" Col.
/: 9-13. Everybody is invited to these
meetings,
Mrs. w. NJ. Hitchcock received last
week news of the sudden death of her
brother on Thanksgiving day, at his home
in New York state. She visited with him
the previous week.
Mrs. Josephine Streeter of Readsboro
was in our Sunday morning congregation.
Her friends are always glad to see her.
She was a guest of Gilbert Hicks her
brother, and family.
Our schools began Tuesday morning
with Mrs Helen McCray as teacher in
West Halifax. Miss Ellen Dunnell of
Shelburne Falls has returned to the Val
ley school for the fall term. Miss Edith
Collins resumed teaching al the Harris
vile school Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
Priests Advice led TO
Their Recovery

Thin, weak or frall pPople-those who
take cold easily and sufferers of Bron-
cLitis and Asthma should he prepared
with Eckmnn's Alternative in the house.
Remarkable cures of even Tuberculous
(Consumptivel persons are often accom-
plished. Here are two cases:
Gentlemen: on June 3, 1907, | was
operated upon for Tubercular Peritontis
at st. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, n Y.
After the operation my physicians gave
me up. ! was then urged by priest
TO take Eckman's Alternative, which |
did. My weight at the time was ~ lbs
! began to improve and steadily grined
in health and strength. | now weigh l25
lbs, and am absolutely cured
(Signed Amdavin EDNA FINER.
90 Savannah St, Rochester, n. Y.
"Gentlemen: | was troubled with Asth-
ma and Bronchitis for seventeen years.
After trying many remedies Eckman's AL
terative was recommended to me by our
parish priest. ! am now feeling fine. ]
cannot praise It enough. -
(Signed ANNA MAE McENTEE
AffidaviD Lacon. III.
Eckman's Alternative is effective in Bron
chitis, Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and
Lung Troubles, and In upbuilding the
system. Does not contain poisons, oplates
or habit-forming drugs Ask for booklet
OF cured cases and write to Eckman
Laboratory PHILADELPHIA. Pa. for more evil
dence. For sale by all leading druggists ana
erOoks HOUSE PHARMACY
6rsttleboro, VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08

Henry Martins barn and outbuild-
ings a mile from Plainfield village was
burned Monday. Twenty cows, 10 hogs
Ms estimated at $4,000 with insurance of
$500
n. Peleggi & Co.'s granite shed in
Mortified was burned Tuesday morn
ing. causing a loss of $4,000. The in
surance Is estimated between $4,000 and
The corn canning factory of the Green
Mountain Packing company caught fire
twice but was saved.
James n. Steenbarge, 81, was crushed
beneath a steel girder Weighing over
1000 pounds in browns garage in Barre
Monday, and died an hour later in the
City hospital. The girder was being
lifted by a derrick when a chain broke
and the big piece of steel fell upon
Steenbarge. He leaves a wife, son and
two daughters,
Henry c. Manchester, formerly of Ran
dolph, has been appointed superintend-
ent of motive power of the Delaware
Lackawana a. Western railroad His
headquarters will be in Scranton, Pa,
and he will have oversight OF 500 loco
motives and 80, 900 cars. Mr.. Manchester
began railroad work in 1882 as fireman
and was connected with the Boston &
Main road long time, The past five
years he has been superintendent of
transportation with the Maine Central
railroad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BrattIeboro People Are Doing All They
Can For Fellow Sufferers.

Brattleboro testimony has been pub
lished to prove the merit of Doan's Kid
ney Pills to others in Brattleboro. who
suffer from bad backs and kidney Ills.
Lest any sufferer doubt that the cures
made by Doans Kidney Pills are thor
ough and lasting. we produce confirmed
proof-statements from Brattleboro peo-
pie saying that the cures they told Of
years ago were permanent. Here's a
Brattleboro case:
F. B. Warner, IT Canal street, Bratte-
boro, VT. says: II am as enthusiastic in
my praise of Doan's Kidney Pills today as
ever and willing recommend them again
In 1905 while living in Bellows Falls 1
told of the great good this remedy had
done me and I now confirm that state
ment and say that there is nothing
equaled to this remedy for curing kid
ney and bladder trouble"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan's-and take
no other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
University Of Vermonts Winter Course
In Agriculture.

The 18th annual winter courses will be
offered at the college of agriculture Of
the University of Vermont this year
beginning Tuesday, Dec. 20. They will
be four in number viz:
% weeks in creamery and dairy
management Dec. 26-Jan. 20.
90 weeks in dairying and general
agriculture, Jan. 22-Feb. "a.
90 weeks course for women in
home economics, Jan. 29-Feb. 10.
(4 Farmers week, jan 1924.
Students may take any one, two, or
all OF these courses. Morrill, hall, where
the work is done, is well equipped with
special appliances for teaching short
course students. Nine instructors are
employed. Instruction is carried out by
means of lectures textbooks, practical
work in the laboratory and in the
creamery. and in other ways
Any Nermonter Is years of age, or
older, of either sex, may be admitted,
and without examinations The fees are
moderate:-$5 per course for courses /
and 2; $3.50 for course 3; Farmers week
is free to all; books, suits, etc, cost about
IS more.
Graduates find places in charge of
farms, herds, COW test associa tions, in
creamerles, Ice cream factories and the
llke in particular there is a demand, not
fuliy met, for men to take charge of COW
test associations.
For further information, and for de-
scriptive circular, address the Dean of
the College of Agriculture, University of
Vermont Burlington, Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
Wall Reunion In Bernardston.

Thanksgiving day was celebrated hap
PLY in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Phile-
tus Wall of Bernardston, Mass when
their six living children ella having died
at the age of 20) were brought together
Tor the trst time in is years. They were
Mrs. Lila NJ. Pike of Wardsboro, Vt.
Mrs. Clara NJ. Thomas of Bridgeport,
Conn, Charles E. Wall of Gardner, Mass,
Harry A. Wall of Bennington, VT, Fred
+. Wall of Northampton, Mass, and Mrs
Mary l.. Farnsworth of Bernardston. A.
j. Farnsworth, husband of Mary L., the
youngest of the family, was present with
their two children, Dale owen and Verna
Elaine. The other grandchildren present
were Lewis w. Pike of Brattleboro, son
of Mrs. Lila NJ. Pike, and Marion S.
Wall of Wardsboro, daughter of Charles
r. Wall w. S. Thomas of Bridgeport,
Conn, and seven grandchildren of Mr..
and Mrs. Wall We're unable to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wall are II and II years of
age respectively, and it is sincerely hoped
ny their many friends and relatives that
they may enjoy many more Thanksgiving
dinners together.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
Sheep Profitable.

1t costs about two cents a day to
winter and mature sheep on good
grain and roughage, while the summer
pasturage per sheep is worth about 65
cents for the season." writes G. II. Dacy
in Suburban Life six Shropshires or
eight Southdowns can be accommodated
on the same amount of pasturage that
would be necessary to feed one dairy
COW. In addition, the sheep can be
turned into small grain and stubble af-
ter these crops have been harvested
where they will clean up all waste, in
addition to feeding on weeds and
thereby aiding in their determination
from the farm. Many practical sheep
owners who started with a small flock of
grade ewes and a pure-bred ram, claim
that their profits, the first year, not only
paid for the animals and their feed
during that period but also allowed them
to raise the best eve lambs in the flock
for breeding purposes. With wool SELL
ing for Is to y cents per pound and
spring lambs bringing SO to 81 per hun
dred pounds, such results are quite to
be expected in successful sheep farm
ing"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08

David Parry about 49, was killed in
stantly in the Roberts e. Rowland slate
quarry in Poultney Tuesday. When a
big cable broke one of the refuse carriers
fell striking Parry in the head. crushing
his skull and disfiguring him. He leaves
a wife and a son five years old.
William Emerson Damon, a writer and
naturalist, died in his home in Windsor
Saturday He was a native of that town
and at one time was superintendent Of
the credit department of Tiffany & Co. Of
New York He was the author of ocean
Wonders" and other books, and was a
member of the New England society
New York Microscopical society, Royal
Microscopical society of London New
York Theological club, Scientific Alliance
of New York, New York Naturalists
club and New York Geological society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
Ex-senator Edmunds.

Some men retire too early. George F.
Edmunds left the Senate more than 20
wears ago. and yet on the two pre-emi-
nent questions of this hour-arbitratlo
and the trusts-he has just spoken with
ld-time power. He was one OF the
Youngest senators, when at the age of 80
he became a member of that body TO
which he should still belong'-lbostoh
Herald,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
PERU.

Franklin Lord has gone to New York
to stay few days.
Eugene Lyon of Barre is expected at
his fathers, Mark Lyons, this week.
A candy pull for the benefit of Christ
mas was held at Delmer stones Wednes-
day evening.
]. B. V. Quackenbush was in town Tues
day to look after his summer cottage be-
fore going to Florida for the winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08

David L. Bruce Brown. a young New
York millionaire, established a new
worlds record for automobile races at
Savannah, Ga, in winning his second
grand prize race within a year. The
distance was little over All miles, and
Brown went the entire route at the
terrific average speed of 74.65 miles per
hour, He drove an Italian Fiat car and
was about two minutes ahead of Hearne.
his closest rival in a field of l6 starters
Hearne drove Benz car.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
NURSES NEED HOME
Laboratory and Diet Kitchen
Wanted at Hospital
OFFICERS Elected and financial Report
Made Tuesday-Expenses Less TINS
Year-43e Patients Treated.

successful years work at the Brat
tleboro Memorial hospital was shown by
reports at the annual meeting OF the cor
porators Tuesday evening The meeting
took place in the hospital at O'Clock.
The officers elected were as follows:
President. George l.. Durham; vice presi-
dent. ]. Gray Estey; secretary, Clarence
l.. Stickney; treasurer, MILFORD II, Brack-
EFT; auditor, Edwin l.. Hildreth; direc-
tors. Smaller T.. Lawton, c. l.. Stickney
and L. l.. Hildreth. DR.. Henry tucker
and DR.. w. II. Lane were elected mem
hers of the medical board for two years,
taking the places of two whose terms eX-
pired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08

A supply of Christmas and New Years
post cards at the parsonage, AS cheap as
can be had, also booklets and other
Christmas novelties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
Gifts of Comfort

Selecting gifts that will give comfort and $<@~-4 % /
are at the same time useful is the aim of E=I
Every member of the family
will NEED something for foot comfort during the cold
Then to Dunhams you will find proper things
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-08
Mems Slippers

Not so much chance for
change in style of Mems Slip
pers, but we have some ex-
cellent patterns and better
values than usual. Comfort
assured.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-04-21
FRIDAY, APRIL 81, 1911.
Strange Rumors.

There are af1oat in this city rumors
that are hard to believe, and yet the
old axiom, where there Is so much
smoke there lis some fire, is as true TO-
day us it has ever been. These rumors
that are going the rounds are stranger
than fiction, and yet it may not be
amiss to say word about them at
this time.
During the last few months the
citizens Of Nashville have attempted
to inaugurate some reforms that are
deemed to be for the good of all the
people 1t is believed that these peo-
pie have no other than a pure motive
for attempting to do what they believe
to be right and for the betternient Of
all, and it is strange indeed that
they should be censured and held up
to ridicule because they seek higher
standard of living. Whether these
rulUOIS are TRUE VI uOIJ InC IoNI IL
mains that If the Negro people Of
Nashville are ever to stand for much
they must sooner or later draw the
line on some things that have hereto
fore been allowed to go unnoticel.
In the beginning it may cause some
friction There will doubtless be
those who will oppose such efforts,
but right, if persisted In, will prevail
in the end and those who inaugurated
the reforms and those who opposed
the Inauguration will be benefited
alike.
1t would be we'll, however, if the
people could keep in mind those in
dividuals who oppose reforms. 1t
does not look well for any man or
woman, who is considered by the peo-
pie a leader, and who is likely to be
taken as a criterion by the young, 10
be identified with the opposition to
any movement that is for the uplift of
the people. Such persons bear watch
ing and in most cases when they are
weighed in the balances they will
be found wanting.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-04-21
Shyer's Loan Office
SsSS Fourth Ave. n.
Old Gold and Silver Bought and Sold.
German Silver Kid Lined Mesh Bags, $I.75
the subjects, How to Cultivate Inter.
Scholastic Relations.

the subjects, How to Cultivate Inter
Scholastic Relations.
One of the most interesting meet
ings was the round table for rural
schools. Irregularity In attendance,
how much of the daily program
should be taken with industrial
work; how to interest patrons in bet
ter farming; and how to teach five
grades we've vigorously contended
with by the rur2l teachers and their
advisers.
DR.. c. V. Roman, of Nashville,
Tenn, was special attraction at
the association. On Thursday night
when the distinguished philosopher
delivered one of his timely and char
acteristic addresses he hippodrurne
was packed, but rapt ATTENTION was
given to every word he said. DR.. Ro-
man is considered one of the scholar
ly men in this country.
This years session of the Associa-
ton will go down IN history as
among the most notable ever held in
the State of Alabama
The next session will be held in
Selma in April, 1912.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-04-21
THE AUXILIARY BOARD OF BRA
DEN MEMORIAL.

The Auxiliary Board met with Mrs
Matte Boyd, 624 Steele street, April
II, 1911. The meeting was called to
order by the president, Mrs. Minerva
Perry. Prayer by Rev. w. D. Pettis.
The house was then opened Tor bust
ness. Remarks by Mrs Carrie Hoi-
Inns, Mrs. Nora Wilhart and Rev w. D.
Pettis. Those present were Mrs. Mat.
tie Boyd, Mesdames Rebecca Elliott
Mary Miller, Mollie HadIey, Claude
Jones, Mary Webb, Minerva Perry,
Maggie Waltin, Susie Mayfeld, Jen-
ME Douglass, Carrie Hollins, Nora
Wilhart and Rev. w. D. Pettls. Misses
Frances Johnson, Laura Wins, Eliza
Miller, and Nettie Perry. A two
course menu was served The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Susie May
field, 700 Winter street, May 1.