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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19
MESSENGER ALMONT

the evening at 7,SO. Everyone is in
vited.
Clarence Green died in the home of his
parents Tuesday night after a lingering
illness with tuberculosis. The funeral
will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in
the home. He leaves, besides his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Green, one brother,
Merrill. The sympathy of the entire
community goes out to the bereaved
family.
Rev. Robert c. T. Mackenzie, "a, died
in West Berlin, this state, Monday from
heart disease and nervous exhaustion.
He was a native of New Brunswick and
entered the Vermont conference in 1889.
He was pastor of the Methodist church
in this place three or four years previous
to 1898. He is survived by his wife, who
was Miss Myrtle shores of st. Johns
bury, and a son and daughter.
But trouble is apt to come to those who
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19

Mrs, Tyler has gone to Vernon to stay
a few weeks.
Miss Ruth Snow spent Sunday with
her parents
Mrs. Ira Hall is visiting her daughter
in Brattleboro.
Harlan Whitney is in a serious condi-
ton. He has measles and does not re-
cover
The fire In the woods in the south part
OF the town Sunday night did good
deal OF damage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Brown of North
Adams were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl,
F. Whitney few days recently.
Mrs. stevens, who spent few days
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hall,
returned to her home in Brattleboro
early this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19
MALBORO.
e. p. Adams's Barns Burned.

During the shower of Friday afternoon
f. +. Adams's barns were struck by
lightning and entirely consumed. All the
horses and stock were saved About six
tons of hay, nearly one ton of feed and
many small farming tools, were burned,
All the large farming tools being in the
tool house We're saved. The loss is es-
timated at about $4,000 with only a few
hundred dollars insurance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19
Three Hundred Acres Burned over.

The fire on Kidder hill, spoken of in
the last issue, broke out anew Thursday,
May H. and during the afternoon. famed
by the strong wind, it spread over a
large territory. At one time the build
ings owned by C. w. Fairbanks were in
danger. over GO men were fighting the
fire and during the night it was found tc
he under control. 1t is reported that al
present it is entirely out 1t burned over
800 acres
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19
JACKSONVILLE.


Memorial day exercises will be held in
Nottingham village. The procession will
form on the green al 10 a. m, headed by
Marshal c. a. Faulkner the G. A. r.,
schools and citizens The procession will
march to the cemetery, where the graves
will be decorated, and then return to
the church Dinner will be served on
the picnic plan, the post furnishing tea
and coffee for all. Exercises will be held
in the church at $780, consisting of reci-
tations by the children. music and an
address by Rev. Ernest L. Staples of
Springfield, Mass. a. a. Butterield will
be president of the day. Following are
the committees: Music, Mrs. Clara V.
Sawyer, Carl f. Wheeler; flowers, Mrs.
Marcia A. Davis, Mrs. Ethel c. Wheeler,
Miss Pearl Smith: food. Mrs Carrie
Wheeler, Mrs. Martha Pike, Mrs Flor
ence f. Kent, Miss Marguerite Lavoy;
to visit schools-No. /, o. c. Fairbanks,
Mrs. Ada r. Brigham, Mrs. Alice A.
Faulkner; No 2. A. Z. Pike, s. II. Hol-
brook, Mrs. Lottie Thomas, Miss Martha
French; No. 3, w. s. Allen, Mrs Min
ME Stetson, Mrs. Rena Cutting; No 4,
John Lafiamme, Mrs. Mary A. Page: No.
5, Fred n. Morse, Mrs. Dora Alard,
Mrs. Lillian White; No. 6. c. A. Barker,
Miss Mabelle Dix, Mrs. Nettie T, Shippee
No. s, Mrs. Blanche Gillett, Mrs. Ida
Dix; No. 9, A. w. Pike, Mrs Elsie
Kingsley, E. c. Baldwin; No. II, the
school directors; No. IA, Mrs. Jennie
Plumb; No. 16, Mrs. Anna Jewell, Mrs.
May Dalrymple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19

Albert Hall has gone to Brattleboro to
work for Mr.. Richardson.
o. C. Fairbanks bought a driving
horse of f. j. Roberts recently
DR.. stratton veterinary. of South New
fame was in town Tuesday night
Miss Hazel Combs of Greenfield ia
visiting her sister, Mrs. w. d. Canedy.
Mrs Martha Fuller went to Brattle-
boro Wednesday to visit relatives and
friends.
L. j. Fowler is in St. Adams this week
as representative to the grand lodge,
l. o. o. F.
Mrs. Leonard Brown of Wilmington is
spending the week with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. C. H. Waste.
The young peoples union will meet
Sunday at 11.45, Wallace Allen will lead
on the topic, Temperance"
DR.. Florence S. Rice of Boston and
Mrs. Almira Lowd of North Adams were
at the office of Town Clerk A. A. But
terrified looking up records recently.
Twenty-six of her many friends met
with Mrs. Lottie Thomas Friday after
noon to remind her of her Goth birthday
anniversary. A social time was enjoyed
and they left a few tokens of remem-
brance.
on Tuesday afternoon the women met
with Mrs Elvfra Easton, it being her
57th birthday anniversary. She received
many useful gifts and birthday cards for
which she is very grateful. Refresh
ments were furnished by the guests.
The United States Civil Service COM
mission announces that on June 10 an
| examination will be held al Jacksonville,
as a result of which it is expected to
| make certification to fill a contemplated
vacancy in the position of fourth class
| cta AT Dn nd l,ar
vacancies as they may occur at that Of
| flee. unless it shall be decided in the
| interests of the service to fill the va
cancy by reinstatement The compen-
| sation of the postmaster al this office
was $3.50 for the last fiscal year. Appli-
cations forms and full information con.
corning the requirements of the eXami-
nation may be secured from the post
master at Davis Bridge.
Following is the program for the
grange meeting next Tuesday: Music
by the choir; essay, Trees" Alic,
| Faulkner; reading, Blanche Gillett; de
| bate, Resolved, that the profit from tn,
maple trees is greater than from tn,
| fruit trees" affirmative, c. A. Faux
ner and L. L. Brigham, negative c. p
Dix and a. j. Faulkner; music; reading
Nettie Hastings; tive-minute speech OF
the following subjects: "The best meth
cd of starting an apple orchard" L. II
Stetson; What has been and what nov
can be done to protect our forests?" w
S, Allen; What effect will the devasta
ton of the forests have upon the mex
| generation?" f. S. Allen; reading, Chris
tine Brigham; music; question, How
does the apple crop compare in money
value with other farm crops, and il
what way should farmers give their ap
pie orchard more care?"; song, "Th,
| monarch of the woods" Carl Wheeler
transplanting of trees by the Grange
| box supper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19

The longest reach OF railway without
a curve Is said TO be that of the Argen-
tine Pacific railway from Buenos Ayres
to the foot ~ the Andes. For a stretch
OF 211 miles II is without a curve, and
has no cutting or embankment more
than two or three feet high.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19

Herbert Ware cut his hand badly Mon
day night. Fifteen stitches were taken
in closing the wound.
Mr.. Ellston, the new station agent, has
moved this week to the house recently
vacated by Ernest Carpenter.
L. A. Brown is a business visitor in
Maine Mrs. Brown and daughter, Ele-
amor are visiting in Jacksonville.
Mrs o. f. Butterfeld returned home
Saturday night after having spent three
weeks visiting in New Haven, Conn, and
New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie w. Boyd went Sun
dav to Vernon to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Boyd's aunt, Mrs. Augusta l.. Cook
They returned home Monday
REV. w. II. Jackson of Waterbury, this
state. will preach in the Methodist
church Sunday morning at lO'4o, also In
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19
VERNON.
Fatal Accident to Ralph H. Falrmsn


The hearts of all in our community
were shocked and grieVed when 1t was
learned that Brakeman Ralph Farman
was one of the four trainmen who was
killed in the terrible collision of trains
near White River Junction early Sunday
morning, the details of which are report
ed elsewhere in this paper. The news of
the accident was received by his family
about 10 a. M, and relatives went to the
scene of the disaster on the afternoon
train, returning the next morning. The
body was brought to Vernon Wednesday
morning.
Ralph H. Fairman, 90, was born in
Vernon June 10, 1887, and was the oldest
son of Henry w. and Hannah j. Fairman.
Besides his parents he leaves one broth
err Raymond, and a sister, Ruth, both of
whom are living in Vernon. He attended
school in his native town and soon after
leaving school entered the employ Of the
Boston & Maine Railroad company, re-
naming with the company until his
death, except for brief leaves of absence,
on one Of which he and friend recently
went to California, visiting points in the
West on the return trip. 1t was a jour
ney which he especially enjoyed and
about which he wrote and described
many interesting things. The evening
before his death, while on his way to take
the run which he never finished, he Wis
lted MS parents ana sister an nOur-a
blessed memory for them.
He was a n affectionate son and brother,
much beloved by his companions, and
those who knew him best He possessed
a happy, genial disposition that won for
him many friends, and young and old
alike in this little place where sorrow
in one home reaches all hearts, mourn
his untimely death.
large number OF sorrowing relatives
and sympathizng friends gathered in
| Union church at o'clock Wednesday to
attend the funeral, conducted by Rev. ID.
E Trout of Brattleboro. Members of
non sang Nearer, My God to Thee"
Sometime Well Understand" and "Abide
| with Me" The bearers were ]. L.
| Brooks of South Vernon and NJ. p,
| Donahue w. f. Newman and C. F. Day
of Springfield, and the burial took place
| in the North cemetery A large num-
| Der of members Of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen were present, through
the courtesy of Trainmaster A. p. ABB
| bolt. Among those present were Mrs.
and Miss Daranow and Tranmaster ABB
| bolt of Springfield, General Yard Master
! G. w. Terry of Greenfield. r. j. OBrien
| of White River Junction, j. j. Riley and
| ]. G. Garfield of Brattleboro, and the fol-
lowing from Springfield and Greenfield:
| A. G. Griffin, w. +. Newman, NJ. p. Dona-
hue, c. f. Day, j. E. Dam, f. c. Burns
| E. F. Park w. F. Marcay, G. A. Far
land, F. C. Penniman, b. F. Wyman, j.
S. Lane, j. c. Bowker and y. G. Pond
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19
WILMINGTON.
The viii of John n. Flagg.

The will of John Henry Flagg of New
York, formerly of Wilmington, leaves to
his cherished friend" Edward Quintard,
NJ D., a carving knife and fork long
used by Robert Burns" with a letter au-
thenticating the same, and a bequest of
$4,000 in token of the testator's appre-
citation of his devotion as a friend, and
for DR.. Quintard's skill and care during
the testators long and painful illness,
The bequest Is not to be considered as
compensation for the medical treatment.
Harriet Prescott Spofford, the writer, is
legatee for $500.
A specific bequest of $4,000 is left to
his brother, Fred A. Flagg of Troy, N.
Y, 900 to a sister, Ellen S. Fair
banks OF Ellenville N. Y, and legacies
to nephews and nieces. The residue is
to be divided between the widow and
the brother, Fred A. Flagg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19

The ladies' circle will hold their next
meeting May 81.
Mrs. w. r. Burrows and son, Pliny,
returned to Athol Monday.
w. f. Tyler recently was appointed
deputy fish and game warden.
Harvey Pike of Fitchburg visited his
brother. Sherman Pike, this week.
Rev. d. +. Trout will preach in Union
church Sunday at 3 o'clock. The Sun
day school will meet at IL.
Miss Greta Merrick and Richard Ban
ford were guests of Mr., Banford's sis
ter, Mrs. F. c. Wright, over Sunday
Mrs Streeter is in Salem with her
daughter, Mrs, Malone. George Rice of
Leicester, Mass, was at the Streeter
home Wednesday and Thursday.
Because of the sorrow here the dance
under the auspices of the Grange and
entertainment contemplated by The
jolly seven" have been postponed in
definitely
Memorial day will be observed in Union
church Sunday, May 2S. Rev. f. A.
Phelps of the Advent church in South
Vernon will deliver the address at
o'clock. Dinner will be served to veter-
ans and the Woman's Relief corps at
o'clock Contributions of flowers and
food are solicited from the townspeople
without further notice.
Elias Foley, who lives at Sumner FL
lingwoods received shock while repair
ing a wire on one of the Connecticut
River Power transmission towers and fell
to the ground, a distance of 40 feet, and
was severed injured He was taken to
the Brattleboro Memorial hospital in II
y. Staten's automobile which is always
on hand in time of need. Mr.. Foley :
recovery will be slow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19

Leap year would be all right II the aei
girls were not so timid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19

Mrs. Minnie Benton is having two
piazzas added to her house.
A telephone was installed in c. H.
Twitchell's home last week.
c. n. Villas of Astead visited Mrs. Ar
thur Barney, his sister, the first of the
week.
The ladies' aid society cleared about
1923 from the supper and sale Tuesday
evening
Lee Hall and Miss Agnes Bell of St.
Adams visited his aunt, Mrs. Fred Wood,
last week.
Mrs. Vera Osgood who visited in
Massachusetts several weeks, returned to
her home Thursday, May IL.
John Koran and family will move into
Mrs. Blake's downstairs tenement in the
house known as the Roux house.
Mr.. Converse and son of Winchendon
were in town Wednesday looking over
the soapstone machinery which he
bought recently.
Amy Hunt celebrated her eighth birth
day anniversary Tuesday with a party
of her friends. Cake, ice cream and
sandwiches were served and a good time
was enjoyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19

Love in a cottage isn't bad, If you also
own a house in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19
STATIONS RIVER.
Program for Memorial Day.

Memorial day exercises will be held
here Tuesday with f. a. Houghton as
marshal and II. a. Davis and j. e. Lit
tie as aids. The line will form at the
corner of Main and Pleasant streets at
a. m, and will march to the village
cemetery, where memorial services will
be held by T.. II. Stoughton post, G.. A.
r., with music by a male quartet and
band. Following is the order of pro-
cession: Marshal and aids; SaXtons River
band; children of village schools carry
ing flowers; Vermont academy cadets as
escort f. II. Stoughton post G. A. r.
carriage containing disabled soldiers and
sailors. All old soldiers and sailors are
cordially invited to march or ride in the
procession. After the return from the
cemetery the band will give concert
from Hotel Kimball balcony. The bas-
kets and bouquets of flowers will bC
arranged at the residence of G.. r. Tow.
err, River street, Monday afternoon. AS
it is difficult to get a suitable amount
of flowers. any contributions from the
people will be thankfully received ant
should be left at the residence of G. r
Tower not later than $50 Monday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-05-19

But trouble is apt to come to those who
haven't time to wait.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-18

ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Terminus Lateral Ditch Co., Ltd
Principal place Of business. Payette
idaho.
Notice Is hereby given that at a
meeting OF me Board OF Directors Of
said Company held on the 2Cth day
Of April. 1911. an assessment OF
thirty cents 1900 per share was
levied upon the capital stock OF she
corporation. payable May n. 1911 10
+. w. Griep tho secretary OF tho
Company At his residence or Al
the Fruitland State Bank at Fruit
land, Idaho.
An stock upon which the assess
ment remains unpaid on the above
date will be delinquent and advertis-
cd for sale at public auction and
unless payment 10 made before. Will
be sold on the goth day OF June 1911
20 pay the delinquent assessment to-
geiher with the cost OF advertising
and expense OF sale.
v. w, GRIEP, Secretary.
First pub. May 4.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-18
SELLS-FLOTO COMING.
No. II to

On the 30th day of May the great
Sells-Floto Circus will visit Payette
in the regular course of its annual
summer tour.
Everyone conversant with the story
of the world of amusements KNOWS
the history of the uphill fight that
the Western circus has had for
sheer existence until it has become
one of the most potent factors
amongst magnificent American enter
prises.
This season. if we are to believe
the advance notices sent out by
the press, the circus will come to
us noticeably increased both as to
quality and quantity.
Last season the Sells-Floto people
instituted a campaign of popular pric-
es reducing the rate OF admission
from so to 20 cents. In doing SO, it
is asserted that they have for the
first time in their history returned
home with a balance on the right
side Of the ledger. The same policy
will prevail this year. Twenty-Five
cents is their slogan. No more, no
less. and for this nominal sum they
declared themselves ready to furnish
an entertainment costing approximate
ly 100000 a day to produce.
Many of the features are novel. |
ties. The Sells-Floto show has al
ways been noted for the magnificence
Of its encourage. They have prom
sed to Guido themselves this year
and 10 that end are carrying twen-
v more cars than they have here
.ofore.
The list of the attractions on their
program will be given in these
columns at a later date.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-18
THE oLo oAkeN BUCKET.
a Revised version.J

"a Revised Version.l
How dear to my heart is the steady
subscriber.
Who pays in advance at the birth
OF each year;
Who lays down the money and does
It quite gladly.
And casts round the office a halo
Of cheer.
He never says: stop it, | cannot
afford IT. !
I'm getting more paper than now
can read"
But always says: Send it; the fam
lily likes it
In fact. we all think it a real
household need"
How welcome he is when he steps
in our sanctum,
How he makes our hearts throb;
how he makes our hearts dance;
We wardly thank him; we in
wardiy bless him
The steady subscriber who pays
IN advance.
Exchange.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Idaho Coal Withdrawal No. l. En-
terprise, Payette, Idaho.
Department OF the Interior, U, S
Land Office at Boise, Idaho, April
20, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Albert
e. Hartley, Of French, Idaho, who
on June 8, 1909, made Homestead APP
plication No. O6569, for sen NEA
Sec. 80, S4ANWA, NWANWA, Sec
ton 20, Township On, Range 2W.,
Boise Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Final Communication
Proof, to establish claim to the
land above deserved, before U. S.
Commissioner L. NJ. Lyon, at his Of
flee, at Payette, Idaho, on the 18th
day of June, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Jas
per Roe, George Brewer, Arthur
Wight, William r. shrimp all of
French, Idaho.
VIM. Balderston,
Register.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-18
NOTICE.

To the officers and members OF
washoe Lodge No, 2S A. f. & A. NJ.
Notice Is hereby given that at
the next regular meeting Of Wash
oe Lodge No 2S A. f. q A. NJ.
which viii be held in the lodge room
located IN the Crlghton-Thurs on
building on Eighth street In Pay
site County of Canyon state Of
idaho. on Tuesday the 9th day Of
May 1911 at O'Clock D. m. the
question OF electiug five directors
and Of tho incorporation OF washoe
Lodge No. 2S A. f. a A. NJ, under
the laws OF the state of Idaho viii
be voted upon.
o. II. AVEY. w. NJ.
J. II. WEIDER. secy.
First pub Apr. "a. last May 4.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-18

The Hartman railway lines car
ried 10 per cent OF the estimated 1917
passenger traffic OF the United
states or 40 .491 900 people. without
fatal accident to any OF the number,
The result is ascribed to the install
lation of safety devices and is be-
lieyed to have no parallel in the rail-
road world.
The report. containing this data.
Just has been compiled in the offices
Of Julius Kruttchnitt, director of
maintenance and operation on the
system. including the Southern Pa
cific and Union Pacific railroads, a
.otal OF 1850 miles
The total number Of passengers
arriied on a mile basis was 3,000,-
900. 600, The figures of the coun-
try's railroads for 1910 have not yet
oeeu compiled by the government;
out In 1909 the interstate commerce
commission reported the number of
passengers CARRIED as 10000. 900 900.
The figures OF 1911 will not exceed
a billion more. II is said,
No Like Record Known.
Many other railroads have gone
through year without a fatality to
any OF It's passengers. but II is said
hat no system has made this re-
ord for such a large total of pas.
3engcrs
The results on the Hartman lines
are aseribed to a campaign waged
~ tho management for years to
reduce accidents. The Hartman sys-
em now has more miles automatic .
'lock signal protection than any 9TH
II system in the world. Mr.. Krutt-
chnitt himself has directed spe-
ial attention to the accident prob
ON and began several years ago to
ring about a reduction by giving
ompleto publicity 70 all forms OF &C
idents and their investigation, which.
is believed. spurred both officers
nd employees to greater efforts TO
afeguard lives entrusted to their
re.-Chicago Tribune, Feb. ~.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-18
Epilepsy,
Fits

"Aly son was cured Of very
bad case of epilepsy with DIR.
Miles Nervine.
MRS. ID, BAKER. Cleveland, O
"My little daughter who was
afflicted with ST. Vitus' Dance
is now entirely well after taking
Or. Miles Neryine only -four
months"
MRS. c. G. BENNETT,
Alma, Mich.
Epilepsy. Fits. st. Vitus
Dance and Spasms. are ak uerv-
Gus diseases. They have been
cured in so many instances with
Or. Miles Nervine that it is
reasonable to coucl'de that il is
almost sure to cure YOU. With
nervous diseases of a severe
type. persistent use has almost
invariably resulted in a complete
cure or lasting benefits, worth
many times the cost OF the rem.
edy. The best evidence YOU can
get of its merits is to write to
those who have used it. Get a
bottle from your druggist. Take
it all according to directions. and
Il il does not benefit he will re-
turn your money.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-18
BEWARE THE poes.

The Parma Review is responsible
for the statement that a ranchman
living near that thriving little city
has the following sign posted to
warn hunters off his premises:
"Notis-traspassers will be pros
ecuted to the full extent of 2 mum
grel dogs which were never ever
sociable to strangers and ! bubble
brl shotgun which amt loaded with
soft pillors; dam If | amt getting
tired Of this hell raisin on my
farm"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-18
EXCURSIONS EAST.

Via Oregon Short Line-Union Pa
citic. Special low rates 20 Cheyt
enne, Denver. Omaha. Kansas City,
st. Louis. Chicago and many other
points. Tickets on sale May 20, "a
s6, and 27th. June s. 7, 10. IA. II.
2ist, July 8, %, 26th. August 18th and
September 2. and 9Th. Limit oc-
tober Sist with diverse routes and
stopoyers. See agents for rates
and further particulars.