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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
Marvin A. Mcclure, Charged with For
gerry, Furnished $4,000 Ball.

Marvin \. Mcclure. until two weeks
ago in the music business in Rutland.
was arraigned before Judge F. c. Swim
merton in city court Dec. % ION a charge
of forgery. He pleaded not guilty,
waived examination and was bound over
to county court, furnishing bail of $4,000.
Mr.. Mcclure is accused of forging four
notes amounting to about $1,000. The
complaint was made by the Hallet &
Davis Piano company of Boston. Mr.
Mcclure handled the firms goods and it
is alleged that in part payment for some
of the pianos he gave forged notes, the
names of the parties and the endorsers
being fictitious, all of them in the hand
writing of Mr.. Mcclure He denies all
the charges against him.
Mr. Mcclure was implicated in the
failure of the Merchants bank in Rut-
land several years ago and served several
years in the house of correction on
charge growing out of this affair. Within
a few weeks Mcclure had been in court
on charge of gambling, paying fine
with costs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
Effective Home Remedy
for TUbercuINSjS

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are affected. a trip away or to saIa-
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October | began to improve. and the
first week In January, 1906, l resumed
my regular occupation, having gained 20
pounds, fully restored to health. 1t Is
now Ave years since my cure has been
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BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY
srattIsboro, W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
NEWFANE
Van Valkenburgh- Hamlln.

A quiet wedding took place Monday
evening in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. L. Hamlin, when their eldest daugh-
ter, Miss Bessie, was married to Daniel
Van Valkenburgh of Mount Hermon,
Mass. The rooms were tastefully deco
rated in green and white with an ever
green arch, from which was suspended a
white bell. The bride wore light blue
cashmere with white silk allover lace and
ribbon trimmings.
The couple were attended by Miss
Doella Van Valkenburgh, sister of the
bridegroom, as bridesmaid, who was at
tired in a pink silk muslin gown trim
med with silk braided fringe, and by Err
nest Hamlin, brother of the bride, as
best man. The bridal party marched to
their places under the arch to the strains
of the bridal chorus from Lohengrin,
played by Miss Nellie Hamlin, sister of
the bride. Rev f. NJ. Wiswall of New
fame performed the ceremony, using a
single ring service. The gifts were many
and useful, including money, glassware,
table linen, etc. Mr.. and Mrs. Van VAL
kenburgh will live for the present at
Mount Hermon.
out of town guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Van Valkenburgh, parents of the
bridegroom, and his uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs r. w. Beebee, Miss Lola, Miss
kenburgh, all of Mount Hermon, and Mr..
and Mrs. George Hamlin of Springfield,
this state. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wright
and son, Ernest, of Newfane were also
present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. H.

p A. Richardson shot deer the last
afternoon of the open season.
William Champerlan visited a part of
last week with relatives in Bellows Falls.
The librarian requests that all books
now out of the library be returned at
once
Foot crossing on the ice to and from
the Dummerston station is now pos
sible.
The daughters of n. G. Colburn. Miss
Olive and Miss Beulah. of Northampton,
Mass, spent Christmas here.
John D. Hutchins and s. L. Stowel
arrived home from the state grange
meeting in Manchester Friday.
Winfield G. Farr of Bellows Falls spent
a portion of Christmas week with his
parents here, Mr., and Mrs. Ira D. Farr
The schools in this part of the town
have begun the winter term with the
same teachers who We're in charge last
term.
Glenn Boutwell,, whb has been employ
ed year or more by o, r. Farr, is now
working for G. f. Amidon at his mill in
the east part of the town
Christmas exercises We're held in the
hail here Monday evening with appro-
pirate music, recitations, etc, after
which Old Santa appeared in all his
glory.
Leroy N. Colburn has sold to O. r.
Farr his woodlot on the hill Mr.. Farr
expects to begin clearing it off as soon
as the weather and other conditions will
permit.
George Smith has recently provided
more light for his cow stable and has
built new milk house in compliance
with rules and regulations of the Boston
MIX company
1t is reported here that CliftA j.
Stoddard has sold his farm, the old
Stoddard place which lies in the south
west part of the town at the foot of
Wantastiquet mountain on the north. 1t
has large growth of timber which ex-
tends up the mountainsde. The farm
contains $50 acres.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
WEST DOVER.

Edwin Dennson is staying with his
his daughter at w. L. Upton's.
Miss Julia Thatcher of Florida, Mass,
is staying at Mrs. Ellen Bogle's.
When have we had more perfect day
than Christmas? Not for many years.
Preaching next Sunday at go, sub
ject. The great contamination" All
are welcome.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. Will Harris Wednesday afternoon.
All are invited.
Mrs. Sherwin Hill and Marion Hill and
Miss Sylvia Sherman are spending
Christmas with relatives in Greenfield,
Mass.
Myron Harris of Island Creek, Mass,
and Nahum Harris of Florida, Mass,
spent Christmas with their sister, Mrs.
Chris Jones, returning home Monday af-
ternoon.
Christmas exercises and tree were held
in the church Monday evening. The
children took their parts well. Especial
mention should be made of Eliza
Shppee and Thelma Gallup. All the
recitations were well rendered. The
singing also was good. Mr.. and Mrs
Santa Claus appeared on the scene and
pleased the little ones After the tree
was stripped of its fruit the children
sang good night song. All felt well
paid for being present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
Gepal 9ntires.
ESTATE OF JANE A. ABBOTT
GTATE OF VERMONT.

ESTATE OF JANE A. ABBOTT.
STATE OF VERMONT.
~ District of Marlboro, SIS.
Inc honorable Probate Court for the
70 the heirs and all persons interested
In the estate of Jane A. Abbott late Of
Brattleboro, In said district, deceased,
Whereas, application hath been made
10 this court in writing, by the Admins
TO sell all OF real estate OF said deceased
representing to said court that IL wouid
pc beneficial to the heirs and all persons
interested In the estate Of said deceased,
10 sell said real estate and convert the
same into money.
And bringing into Court the consent
and appreciation In writing of ali the
heirs to said estate residing In this state
and setting forth the situation of the
real estate - S
Whereupon, the said Court apnointed
and assigned the goth day Of December.
1911, at the probate Office in Bra ttlehoro
In SAID District, to hear and decide tIpon
said application and petition, and ordered
public notice thereof to be given to ali
persons interested therein, by publishing
place Of hearing, three weeks Successive
ly in The Vermont Phoenix a neWsna ner
winch circulates in the neighborhood Of
those persons interested in said estate.
az OF which publications shall be pre-
Vious 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
SAID Court to make your objections to
the granting of such license, il you see
cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro.
In said district, this 18th day Of De,
5o-52 A. F. sCHwENK Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
ESTATE TT, OF CHARLOTTE s. WARREN

ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE S. WARREN
CTATE OF VERMONT.
~ District of Marlboro, S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid: Wv
To all persons interested in the estate
OF Charlotte S. Warren, late of Marlboro.
in said District, deceased Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
goth day of December next for examin-
ing and allowing the account Of the ad-
ministrator Of the estate of said deceas-
ed, and for a decree of the residue OF
said estate to the lawful claimants of the
same 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, i'm The Vermont Phoenix.
a newspaper published at Brattleboro, in
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
aPear at the Probate Office in said
District, on the day assigned then and
there to contest the allowance of said
account If you see cause, and to estab-
Lisn you right as heirs. legatees and law
ful claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day
= 5o-52 H. E. EDDY. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
MARL BORO.

w. f. Snow and family spent Christ
mas day with Mrs. Jane Higley,
Arthur Snow of Brattleboro was home
over Sunday and Monday.
Miss Ruth Snow, student in the
Clawson- Hamilton business college, spent
Christmas with her parents.
Oscar Tyler of Mount Hermon semi
nary met with a hearty welcome from
his many friends as he came to spend
his vacation with his mother.
The annual parish visit will be OBJ
served at the parsonage on Monday
evening. Jan. l. A cordial invitation to
all friends is extended
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
ESTATE OF THOMAS JUDGE.


- District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate
of Thomas Judge, late of Brattleboro, in
said District, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
9Th day Of January. 1912, next for exam
lining and allowing the account of the ad-
ministrator of the estate. Of said deceas-
ed, and for 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 al
lowance OF said account If 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
December. 1911.
SILL A. F. SCHWENK, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
ESTATE OF IDA NJ. PIERCE.
CTATE OF VERMONT.

~ District OF Marlboro, So.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Ida NJ. Pierce, late of Brattleboro, in
said District, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
30th day of December, 1911, next for ex-
amining and allowing the account Of the
administrator Of the estate of said de-
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 pub
fishing this order three weeks success
sively previous to the day assigned In
The Vermont Phoenix. a newspaper pub
lished 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 If you. see
cause cause and to establish your right as
said residue.
Given under. my hand, this 14th day
of December, 1911.
5O-52 A. F. SCHwENK, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
WEST TOWNSHEND.
Irs. Dougherty is Ill.

Mrs Dougherty is i'll.
w. II. Hamilton has a new horse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Benson were home
over Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Wheeler are at
the Wheeler homestead.
George Howard of Westminster was a
Christmas visitor with his parents.
The body of Rev. William j. Smith
was brought here from Athol. Mass, and
buried in Round Hill cemetery. He was
born In Lawrence, Mass, nearly 60 years
ago. He graduated from Colgate unver-
sity and theological seminary and had
held pastorates in several places in YER
mont, New Hampshire and Massachu-
sets. He had been in failing health
several years and the last few weeks he
failed rapidly. The cause of his death
was nervous indigestion. He married
about 80 years ago Celia Grout, who
survives, He also leaves three brothers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
CHESTERFIELD, N. Il.

George X. Phillips, so. a widely known
resident, died Friday from the effects
of a paralytic shock. He leaves one
son, Wallace T. Phillips OF Windsor VT,
and four daughters, Mrs. Harry A. Pierce
of Keene, Mrs. Frank w. Fuller of
Hinsdale, Miss Jessie Phillips of Gard
ner, Mass. and Mrs. Bert Emerson OF
Athol, one brother. Thomas Phillips of
lie Sueur, Mimi, and two sisters, Mrs.
Harriet Greeley of Westmoreland and
Mrs. Matilda Murdoch OF Hartland. VT.
The funeral was held in the home Mon
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
ESTATE OF LUCY A. BAKER.
NTATE OF YER MONT

- l.
- District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
in the State of Massachusetts, deceased,
leaving estate in this district Greeting:
At Probate Court holden at Brat
tebor0 within and for said District
authenticated copy of the last will and
testament and the probate thereof of
Lucy A. Baker, late of Northampton. in
the County of Hampshire, in the State
tate in said district,--duly proved, al
lowed and established in the Probate
Court for the County and State afore-
said. was presented to the Court, here.
lowed in this State as the last will and
testament of the decedent and that
the said copy may be filed and recorded
in the Probate Court for the District of
Marlboro, aforesaid, agreeable to the
statute in such cases made and provided:
And it Is ordered by said Court that
Probate Court office in said Brattleboro,
be assigned for all persons interested to
appear and contest the allowance of such
instrument, and the filing and recording
thereof. as aforesaid. II, they see cause
and that notice thereof be given by pub
fishing this order three weeks success
sively in The Vermont Phoenix, weekly
previous to the time appointed,
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time and
place aforesaid, and to contest the all
filing and recording of the copy of said
will and the probate thereof, as afore-
said, If you have cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro
in said District, this 14th day of Decem-
0e 56S-5 5sii' H. f. EDDY. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
ESTATE OF GEORGE w. PIERCE.

CTATE OF VERMONT.
y District Of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of George w. Pierce, late of Brattleboro,
in said District, deceased, Greeting,
both day of December, 1911, next for
examining and allowing the account of
the administrator of the estate of said
deceased, and for 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 al
lowance of said account If you see cause,
and to establish your right as heirs, ega-
tees and lawful claimants to said residue
Given under. my hand, this 14th day Of
December, 1911.
50-52 A. F. SCHWENK. Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29

A. A. Blood has been i'll the past two
weeks.
Principal Guy W. Powers has gone to
his home in Athens.
The Gale family spent Christmas with
Russell Blood and family.
Mrs. Cassie Lindsey went Tuesday to
Williamsville for a short visit.
Miss Edith Sanders came to her home
Friday for a short vacation.
Harry Pierce of Athol spent a few
days at his home in Riverdale.
Miss Cora Mason returned Saturday
from a visit in Bellows Falls.
Herbert Benson and Walter Kidder
were in Brattleboro over Sunday.
Leland and Gray seminary closed Fri
day afternoon for the holiday recess.
Earl Hamlin went to Newfane this
week to attend the wedding of his sister.
Miss Sadie Hewitt will spend her va
cation with her parents in Attleboro,
Mass.
Harry Howard has recently sold his
colt to Mr.. Hamilton of West Towns
bend.
Harry Sparks and family of Newfane
spent Christmas with w. NJ. Sparks and
family.
Mrs. Gratia Davidson of Newfane spent
Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. F. L..
Osgood.
Frank Blood moved Friday from Mrs
Sarah Wilson's house to his farm in the
| north end.
Miss Beulah Timson of Wiliamsvlle
visited several days this week at DIR. F..
L. Osgood's.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Mehuron en-
tertained number of guests over
Christmas.
Joel Grout and his son and family of
Newfane enjoyed Christmas at John
| CIRCUITS home.
DR.. and Mrs. Rice and Dorothy recent
| ly visited Mrs. Rice's parents, Mr.. and
| Mrs. Leslie Lowe.
Miss Laura Ware came Friday from
| the Castleton normal school to spend a
week with her parents.
Cards are out for the 5Oth wedding
anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and
| Mrs, Asa B. Greenwood.
| Mr. and Mrs. George Ryden were
| Christmas guests of Mrs. Rydell's father,
Mr.. Greer, in Brookline.
Raymond Starr of Albany made a
| short visit at the home of his uncle, E.
| l.. Hastings, over Sunday.
| The members of the Grange with their
| families will enjoy an oyster supper to-
night in the former town hall.
Miss Mary Taft of West Townshend
| spent a few days the first of the week
| with Mrs. and Miss Brigham.
None of the out of town students are
staying over the vacation in town, which
is a very unusual occurrence.
The topic for Sunday morning in the
| Baptist church will be Some points al
| which we are all the same age
Mr.. Leech. who spent Christmas at the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
Lighthouse as a champlaln Memorial.

The commissioners of New York and
Verr, ont for the Champlain tercentenary
celebration of 1909 have united to erect a
permanent memorial to Samuel Cham
plain at Crown Point. and have adopted
a design that combines this object with
a Unitarian purpose in the form of me-
mortal lighthouse 1t is the first time a
lighthouse has been so designed in this
country and probably in any country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
Slip on Ice Proved Fatal

Mrs William Morgan while on. the Hill
slipped and fell, cutting an artery OF her
wrist on broken bottle. Loss OF blood
complicated with heart trouble brought
about fatal result before she could
reach home. She leaves a husband and
several children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
ESTATE OF FRANCIS G. TAYLOR.
CTATE OF EtR MONT

ESTATE OF FRANCIS G. TAYLOR.
STATE OF VERMONT.
~ District of Marlboro, S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
TO all persons interested in the estate
Of Francis G. Taylor late of Brattleboro,
in said District, deceased, Greetings
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
SOth day of December, next, for exam
lining and allowing the account of the
executors of the estate of said deceased,
and for 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-
6i0ro. in said District, on the day as
allowance of said account If you see
cause, and to establish your right as
heirs, legatees and lawful claimants to
said residue.
Giyen under my hand, this 18th day
of December, 1911.
50-52 H. E. EDDY. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29
T0WNSHEND
The Christmas Services.

There was special music in the Bap-
fist church last Sunday, which was
much enjoyed by the large audience
present The pastor preached on the
history of the observance of Christmas
day, showing that there is uncertainty
as to the day, or month, or even the
year of Christ's birth. 1t has been OBJ
served in January, April. May and Sep
TENDER by different peoples at different
periods in the history of the church. He
traced its development from the early
church through the middle ages, to Ger
many Holland, England and the Puri-
tans of New England to the present
day, showing that each nation has con-
tributed something of value In Its cele-
braton OF the day and also practiced
some things to be avoided in our OBJ
servance
There was a Christmas concert in the
Baptist church Sunday evening, con-
Quoted by the pastor 1t consisted of
responsive readings from "Sursum Cor
da," selections of Christmas readings in
prose and poetry by Miss Ethel Sparks,
T. II. Ockels, Mrs Clara Blanchard, Miss
Hazel Jones, Miss Ella Ware, M. Park
Osgood and Miss Georgana Mexican, a
vocal solo by II. J. Heath, Christmas
songs by a chorus choir with organ,
flute and violin accompaniment, with
short talk by the pastor on The pur-
pOSt VI NIt COMING u lHe SHilSt
The union Christmas exercises and
Christmas tree were held in the Congre-
gational church on Monday evening I'M
der the auspices of the Sunday schools
and directed by committee from both
schools. Mrs. Charles S. Mills and Mrs.
Charles H. Willard of the Congrega-
tional church and Miss Hazel Jones and
Miss Ethel Sparks of the Baptist Sun
| day school had charge of training the
children. They presented THE Greatest
Day in the Year" Christmas play for
children, by Carolyn Wells. Father
Time was represented by Robert Kenney
in an interesting manner. Sitting on ar
| elevated seat dressed in a garb of snowy
white, he addressed the four seasons
| and every holiday of the year, repre-
scented by boys and girls of the Sunday
| schools, each of whom sang their song
| of the season, or the day, in a credit
| able manner. Where all did so well II
| would seem to be invidious to mention
| any in particular, and lack of space for.
| bids personal mention of each one. A
the close of the "cantata," Santa Claus
| impersonated by T. II. Ockels made his
| appearance and distributed the present,
| from a well filled Christmas tree ar
| ranged by a committee of ladies from
| both Sunday schools. The present!
| were mostly for the children, though
| few of the older ones were remembered
| among whom were Rev. and Mrs. Jo
! seph Mexican, who were given an en-
| velope containing a sum of money b.
members of their parish. The churcl
| was filled to the stairway, and every
| body seemed to catch the spirit of tn
| occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-12-29

The average value OF farm land an acre
increased from 1857 in 1900 TO sS2.4 in
1870 a gain OF 1852 an acre. or 1887
per cent.