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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
8RATTLEeoRo PERSONAL.

Miss Julia Brosnahan is spending a
week in Waterbury, Conn.
A. T. Thompson was in New London
over Washington's birthday.
Miss Dorothy Todd visited Sunday and
Monday at her home in Palmer.
Mrs. John Linis of Maple street is re-
covering after three weeks Illness.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Stoddard of Springfield,
Mass, is a guest of Mrs. George S. Dow
ley.
Mrs. Davis and daughter of Washing
ton are visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucy
Wood
Miss Florence Hemenway left this
morning to spend two days in SPRING
field Mass.
Henry Pellerin will move Saturday
from Stewart place to Market building on
Elliot street
Edward Lepp has entered the employ
of the Central Vermont railway as spare
brakeman.
Miss Katharine Austin attended the
knights of Columbus ball in Bellows Falls
Wednesday,
Wallace II. Gilpin, publisher of the Or
leans County Monitor, Barton, is visitor
in town today.
c. c. Boyle of White River Junction
visited Wednesday and Thursday with
his uncle, E. w. Boyle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Baker of Pearl
street left Sunday for a three weeks
visit in New York.
Mrs. jeanette Lamb who has been III
four weeks in the Home for the Aged,
remains about the same.
f. J. Fenton and Miss Mary Fenton
attended the Knights of Columbus ball in
Bellows Falls Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Hennessy and son,
James, of Bellows Falls spent Wednes-
day and Thursday with Mrs. d. NJ
Meany.
Miss Katherine and Miss Nellie Lynch
of Springfield, Mass, spent Wednesday
with their cousin, Miss Katherine Cum
bingham.
Ida e. Barrett returned Friday from
Boston, where she underwent an opera
ton for spinal trouble in the Carney
General hospital
Mr.. and Mrs Henry L'Ecuyer returned
yesterday to st, Adams after a few DAYS
visit with Mr., L'Ecuyer's brother Rev.
Father L'Ecuyer.
Miss Katherine Cunningham has re-
ceived news of the death of her brother,
John Cunningham, who died in Los
Angeles, Feb. 10, aged 81.
Mrs Amy T. Carmichael 40. wife of
George w. Carmichael, who died We'd
nesday in Orange, Mass, was a sister of
Mrs. Laura Wheelock of Brattleboro
Mrs Jane Joy of Canal street fell in
her home Tuesday evening and fractured
her left hip. Mrs. JOY Is as comfortable
as can be expected. Mrs. A. d. McNall
is caring for her.
Miss Nellie Griffin of Holyoke is max
ing an indefinite stay at the home of
her cousin, Michael Baker of Blrge
street Mr.. Baker, who has been serl-
ously Ill with pneumonia. is making a
good recovery
Charles McGovern and daughter, Mary
OF 81 Johnsbury Joined Mrs. McGovern
here, remaining over Sunday at DIR. 10. r.
Lynch's. Mrs. McGovern had recently
returned from the Farren hospital, where
she underwent an operation. The Nc
Governs returned to their home in St
Johnsbury Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

Unitarian church, Rev. f. @. S. Osgood,
pastor. Service every Sunday at 1870.
Sunday school at 11.45. Theme for next
Sunday, Speaking with the understand
ing" All are welcome.
First church of Christ, Scientist. Sun
day morning services at 1870, Sunday
evening service at 100 Subject, Christ
Jesus Wednesday evening testimonial
meeting at 7.45. Reading room is open
Thursday and Saturday from 2.30 to 4. 80
All are welcome. Emerson building,
Elliot street.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. F. A.
Wells pastor Preaching service every
Sunday al 1870 a. m, subject next Sun
day, THE value of the vision; Sunday
school at 11,45; Epworth league at 6
o'clock evening service at 7. The sub
ject of the address will be Daniel, the
stand patter." Glass meeting every
Tuesday at 100 Prayer meeting every
Friday at 100 All welcome
Centre Congregational church, Rev.
Roy NJ. Houghton, pastor. Sunday ser
vices: 1890 a. m, divine worship with
11.45. session of the Sunday school and
meeting of the Brotherhood class sub
ject, Substitutes for the saloon; p,
m. illustrated lecture, THE work of the
American Board in India" This, Friday,
evening at 745, devotional service in the
chapel, subject, Inc CnTlStldn ana the
community" Phil. /: 27-30; .: LII.
Universalst church, Rev. d. e. Trout,
pastor. Sunday services: Divine worship
at 1890 a. m, with address by pastor on
THE State Convention" Christian Union
service at p. m, with illustrated lecture
by the pastor, subject Little Children
the World Over" Miss Katherine Martin
will sing Consider the Lilies" by Top
| lift. Service at Home for the Aged at
p. m, sermon, fragments in Life
| Week day notices: This, Friday, at 7,45
p. m, K. o. X. A. in church parlors. Ladies'
circle will meet in church parors Thurs
day, March g. Business meeting at 4
| p, M, public supper at els.
First Baptist church, Rev. John r
Cow, d. D., minister. Worship with
preaching both morning and evening
! Morning topic, "Thou shalt not kin
At the evening service Robert j. Tray
| nor of the Mount Hermon school will
speak on 1.-The worlds greatest battle
and the Mount Hermon male quartet will
! sing. on Tuesday at o'clock a free
lecture will be given by Miss Lillian NJ
! Phelps. national lecturer of the w. c. r
L., on the topic, "St. George and the
dragon" to which all interested in the
temperance campaign are urgently in
vited. Wednesday evening meeting In
the Waite district schoolhouse. Meeting
for conference and prayer Friday even
ing Special business of Importance to-
| night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
WILMINGTON.

Floyd Crafts and Byron Barlow have
returned from oxford, n. H., where each
bought handsome Morgan horse.
o. O.. Ware has been visiting his
daughters, Mrs. ]. s. Smith of Brattle-
boro and Mrs. II. B. Newton of Holyoke.
The annual meeting of the Deerfeld
Valley Creamery association is scheduled
to be held in the town hail next Tuesday
afternoon at l o'clock.
Members of the Masonic fraternity and
ladies to the number of 40 enjoyed a
sleighride Tuesday evening to the Green
Mountain Inn in West Dover. Shows
orchestra furnished music for dancing
and a delicious turkey supper was served
by Landlord and Mrs. Alexander,
The ladies aid of the Universalst So
ciety held their annual meeting Monday
afternoon with Mrs. L. w. Boyd. Of
fcers were elected as follows Pres, Mrs
II. l.. Mann; vice pres, Mrs G.. F.
Kingsley and Mrs L. w. Boyd sec,
Mrs E. II. Porter treas, Mrs, f, +.
Titus; fancy work com, Mrs A. L. Cur
tbs, Miss Ada Faulkner, Mrs. II. l..
Fox; apron com, Mrs. e. f. Wheeler
and Mrs. Kingsley; quilt com, Miss
Georgia Medbury and Mrs. Charles
Brown. Choice refreshments We're
served The next meeting will be held
March with Mrs. II. E. Mann
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
Interesting Reading for
TubercuIar InValidS

The makers of Eckman's Alternative
the medicine that is curing tuberculosis
all over the country-will send direct
pamphlet and other literature, that every
consumptive should read. 1t tells in
their own language the story of those
whom Eckman's Alternative has cured.
Such straight-from-the-he evidence
as this booklet holds is convincing.
No matter if you have unfortunately
spent time and money experimenting
with nearly every cure" under the firma-
If shown the heart-touching affidavit of
a father whose only son was cured OF
tuberculosis by Eckman's Alternative
after all hope had been abandoned. would
II not carry some weight with you?
specimen us Cherry St, Phila.. Pa.
Gentlemen. I'm July, 1905, hrst
noticed the conditions that showed
had Consumption. / lost weight rapidly;
had a hollow cough, hemorrhages and
very severe night sweats. My brother
recommended Eckman's Alternative. In
the Fall of 1905 | began to take it. AT
this time | am perfectly well and ro-
bust. My appetite is good and my weight
has increased from 10 to lao pounds.
Not a trace of my Old trouble remains.
| will gladly express the merits of this
medicine to anyone" -
(Signed) M. L. GERHARDT.
Eckman's Alternative cures Bronchitis
Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat ana 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 and
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY
Brattleboro, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
State Aid for Libraries.

Every live town should have some sort
of free public library no matter how
small Towns that realize the Importance
of such a library to all citizens, young
old, and middle-aged, and wish to estap-
fish a library, can obtain state aid to the
extent of 800 in books How?
Insert in the warning for town meeting
the following articles
l. To see If the town will elect board
of five library trustees and instruct such
board to make application to the state
Board of Library Commissioners for state
aid.
@ To see what sum. if any, the town
will appropriate for the maintenance of
a free public library.
II the grand list Is more than $1,000 the
sum must not be less than $15.
II the grand list is more than $500 yet
less than $4,000, the sum to be appro-
priated must not be less than S25.
II the grand list Is $40, 900 or more, the
sum to be raised must be not less than
$50. Many towns show their desire for
civic improvement by raising much
higher sums than the state requires OF
them.
While 1t is the duty of the commits
soner to decide upon the books to be
furnished a town, suggestions from the
Librarians and trustees in each town re-
garding the selection of the books are
always gladly received and acted upon
when in the judgment of the commission
er the books requested are such as ought
to be purchased
Further information will be furnished
gladly by the members of the commission;
March NJ Wilson, chairman, of Randolph;
Mrs. c. NJ. Winslow of Brandon, E. Nj,
Goddard of Montpelier. Miss +. b,
Fletcher Of Proctorsville Miss c. IL
Clement of Rutland; and by Miss r. w.
Wright, secretary, Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
FOR CIVIC IMPROVEMENT.
Prize Speaking Contest by clawson Ham,
ilton College Students In Congregational
Church Next Monday.

That the prize speaking contest for the
benefit of the Brattleboro Civic Improve
ment league given by the students of the
Clawson- Hamilton college, department OF
voice and expression under the direction
of Dr. and Mrs. Butterfield, will be
marked success seems assured by the
demand for tickets. The tickets were
placed on sale Monday evening, and
Tuesday noon about half of them had
been sold. The first prize, a solid silver
cup, is being exhibited at II. II. Thomp-
sons store 1t is of beautiful design,
stands nearly Is inches high and was
engraved from designs furnished by Mr.
Clawson. On one side is a wreath and
Old English lettering. with a beautiful
monogram and space for the name of the
winner on the reverse side. 1t is said by
many to be one of the most beautiful
cups exhibited in Brattleboro. The sec
ond prize is a solid gold medal of heavy
design and may be seen at Vaughan II
Burnett's store. solid silver medal will
be given to the winner of the third prize.
The prizes are of such value that they
are really tempting to try for, and, under
the direction of Dr. and Mrs. Butterfield,
the eight contestants are bending all
their energies to make the contest OF
interest to all. While the contest is es-
sentially interesting and entertaining, II
is also of great Importance to every resi-
dent of Brattleboro for the proceeds Will
be used by the Civic Improvement league
in identifying and improving the town,
One person who heard some of the
practice work of the contestants says
their speaking compares favorably with
that Of students of schools OF oratory.
The contest will take place Monday even
ing in the Congrega tional church at 8
o'clock The tickets are being sold at
Roots Pharmacy and by members of the
Civic Improvement league.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
STATIONS RIVER.

Miss Hazel Gale was at home from
Brattleboro over Sunday and was accom-
panied by Miss Bessie Belden of that
town.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Jones died Thursday. Rev. G.. F.
Chaplin ohiciated at the funeral, held on
Saturday.
a deer which was being chased by a
hound came down the river Sunday night
and jumped over both dams. Its body
was found below the second dam, where
it had evidently been killed by the dog
after a terrible struggle.
The seventh, eighth and ninth grades
of the village school were closed last
Wednesday rs Miss Mason was called
away by the illness and death OF ii
nephew. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
the vacancy was supplied. Miss Mason
returned to her duties Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
WALPOLE, N. n.


The house and barn adjoining, on the
farm known as the Henry e. Houghton
place in the south part of the town were
totally destroyed by fire Monday, Feb
13. The fire was discovered about 730
p. m, and is thought to have been
caused by a defective chimney in the ell
Most of the contents of the house were
saved and there was some insurance
The place had recently been bought by
William Matthews who came to Walpole
from Surry. The house, although not in
good repair, was one of the best exam
pies of colonial architecture in this town.
1t was built about 1850 by William Wier.
1t stood at the top of a hill and was a
conspicuous landmark. 1t had some UNI
usual features, such as very large fire
places, brick oven, inside shutters. hand
some panelling, a winding staircase, at
the top of which was a smoke house
built in the chimney, and a very fine
doorway on the east side The house
was owned and occupied by the late
Henry e, Houghton 81 years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
NORTHEIELD, MASS.

Miss Z. Antoinette Field, So, died Mon
day night in Cambridge at the home of
her niece after short illness with pneu-
mona. She was the sister of Joseph
Field of Mortified and after his death
made her home with her sister, Mrs. Jo-
seph Calender. She was born in North
field and spent all her life here, being
active in the work of the Unitarian
church and Sunday school although
Swedenborgian by faith, The funeral
was held in Cambridge, her cousin, Rev.
Mr.. Worcester, a Swedenborgian minis
ter, officiating. The body will he brought
here Thursday for burial Rev. \. T..
Wilson officiating at the burial service
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
THERE'S NO RISK
II This Medicine Does Not Benefit You
Pay Nothing.

A physician who made a speciality OF
stomach troubles, particularly dyspepsia,
after years of study perfected the for
mula from which Rexall Dyspepsia Tab
let's are made.
Our experience with Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets leads us to believe them to be the
greatest remedy known for the relief of
acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia.
Their ingredients are soothing and heal
ing to the inlamed membranes Of the
stomach. They are rich in pepsin, one
of the greatest digestive aids known to
medicine. The relief they afford is almost
immediate Their use with persistency
and regularity for a short time brings
about a cessation Of the pains caused by
stomach disorders.
ReXall Dyspepsia Tablets will insure
healthy appetite, aid digestion and pro-
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we ask you to try them at our risk. II
they do not give you entire satisfaction,
we will return you the money you paid
us for them. without question or formal
ity. They come In three sizes, prices 20
cents, so cents and $1,00. Remember you
can obtain them only at-The Rexall
Store-The Brooks House Pharmacy, c..
E. GRAHAM, proprietor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
cATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can.
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is
a blood or constitutional disease, and In order
to cure It you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years and
is a regular prescription 1t is composed Of
the best toncs known, combined with the best
surfaces. The perfect combination Of the two
ingredients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimon.
ials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 7Sc
Deans Rheumatic Pills for rheuma tism
and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable Safe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
WEST DUMMERSTON.


POMONA orange Meeting warren <.
Windham County Pomona Grange will
meet in West Dummerston Thursday
with West Dummerston and Evening Star
Oranges, The morning session will be
open at 1915 and the program will in
clude music, general business and the
question. What are some of the laws Of
the state the people would be better
without" Speakers, f. o. Downs, Fred
Baldwin, Dwight Johnson, Arthur Nor
cross and w. j. Ray Dinner will be
served on the picnic plan. The afternoon
session at 1.30 will be open to the public.
The following program will be presented:
instrumental music, Alice Connarn ad-
dress of welcome, Samuel Clark; re-
spouse, George d. Aiken recitation, Miss
Nellie Davis; reading, Mrs w. II. But
terrified; song Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Clark; recitation, George Colburn; duet,
Mrs. Lila Reed and Miss Hazel Newton;
reading, Frank Philips; paper, with
nothing cooked in the house how would
you prepare meal for unexpected COM
pany?" Mrs. Dora Davis: recitation,
Alonzo Bradley; song, Mrs L. c. Tenney;
recitation, Miss Marion Wilder: recita-
ton, L. G. Davis; song. Charles Newbod;
recitation, Miss Elsie Hazeton; reading,
Hattie Clark; recitation, Mrs. Jennie
wilkins; song Wilfred Norris recitation,
Ernest Ray; song, Leora Connarn; read
ing, Frank Streeter; song, Mrs. Cora
Crosby; recitation, Miss Bertha HaZelton;
instrumental music, Miss Ruth Baldwin;
question, (Which is the most valuable to
the agricuturist, knowledge gained from
books or practical experience, speakers,
e. C. Tenney, e. II, Brown, w. F. Wal
ker, c. l.. Stacy, George Field, Mrs.
Phillips; song, Lena Coombs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
WEST GUILFORD.

George COdding went to Savoy last
week with Mr. Braynard's goods.
Mrs. Bgelow of Shelburne Falls is
keeping house for Calvin Coleman
Hosea Fisher visited in Greenfield one
night last week with his brother-in-law,
Dan Willard.
Rev. w. A Dawson preached an ex-
celent sermon to a goodsized audience
in the Baptist church Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS
A REQUEST OF $4,000
George Porter Left Money to Care for
Family Lot and the Cemetery as a
Whole In Saxtons River.


Whole In Saxtons River
During the past year the town of Rock
ingham has received a number of lega-
ces, the income from which is to be
permanently devoted to the care of par
ticuarly described lots in the different
cemeteries of the town and n number
more are promised by wills already made
The details of handling these gifts vary
in accord with the instructions given by
the donors, but the most of them are
accompanied with the statement of the
donor regarding its handling and USE
which, with the receipt of the town
treasurer. is placed upon record in the
Office OF the town clerk, that all coming
generations may know the terms of the
gift. In a few instances 1t has been
stipulated that the amounts should be
deposited in the savings banks and the
income used as directed, while others
pass into the treasury.
One OF the most important amounts has
just become available through the will
of George Porter, who died recently in
Stanstead, Que, near Derby Line, this
state. He was born in this town in 1887,
a son of Tisdale Porter who lived many
years in Cambridgeport, and his mother
was Sarah Caroline, daughter of Ben
jamin Smith, one of the early and promi-
nent business men of the town. George
Porter never married and lived for many
years in Derby Line and Stanstead,
where he amassed a fortune. His death
occurred recently and his will gives
$4,000 to Rockingham, to be permanently
invested by the town, the income to be
used each year in caring for and beauti-
flying the family lot in SaXtons River
cemetery, and any surplus above the
needs for the purpose to be expended in
the care of the cemetery as a whole. The
selectmen will probably invest the sum In
a Bellows Falls village corporation bond.
The Inheritance tax in Canada where
the will was probated decreases the
amount ten per cent, so the net amount
received is only $500. This method
of being sure that cemetery lots shall
always be cared fer is becoming popular
in many families who have lots in ceme-
teries Of the town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
FEST AND HEALTH 10 MOTHER Ann Chilli

Mrs. MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used lur over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS o.
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TlETllING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t
SOOTHES the CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS
ALLANS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and
Is the best remedy for DIARRHulA 1t is alb
'olutcR harmless. BE sure and ask for MRS.
Winslow Soothing syrup and take no other
Siud. Twenty five cents a bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24
Pike welahed ael Pounds.

N. H. Hill of Mount Holly exhibited
in Rutland Wednesday northern pike
which weighed 261s pounds. 1t was
caught in Lake Hortonia. 1t was 43
inches long and II inches deep. II was
a female and carried fully five pounds of
spawn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24

Mrs. johanna Kennedy left Wednes-
day to visit her daughter in New York
p. ]. Mclaughlin and Charles Clark
visited in Rutland over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w Osgood went Friday
to Nashua and remained three or four
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Corliss of Spring
field were guests of Mrs. Fred II. Cra-
gin last week.
Miss E. NJ. Knowlton and Miss Mil
dred Sweetland spent SUNDAY in their
homes in Brattleboro.
Mrs Samuel Bowtell, who has been
very i'll with pneumonia in Fort Edward,
n. Y, is convalescent.
Miss Gladys H. Blake was a guest of
Miss Irene A. Wiley of Wellesley Farms,
Mass, from Friday to Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Pierce went Tuesday
to Chester and from there to South Lon
donderry to spend the rest of the week.
Mrs. Maria p. Ladd, 70, widow of Mar
shall C. Ladd, who lived at the corner
of Henry and Atkinson streets, died Fri
day after a lingering illness. The flu
neral was held in the home Sunday, Rev
w. r. Davenport officiating. The burial
took place in Oak Hill cemetery.
Eighteen young people of the Baptist
church enjoyed a sleighride Tuesday
evening to South Charlestown, where
supper was served. The millinery firm
of Hadley Il Hogan on Westminster
street has dissolved partnership and the
business will be conducted as formerly
by Mrs. Lila Gates-Hadley.
The annual gentlemens night meeting
of the Woman's club in Union hall Tues
day evening was the occasion of an il
Illustrated lecture upon the Heroes of our
storm coast" by Hon. Arthur Peck The
attendance was large and the lecture was
much enjoyed by ALL A large number
enjoyed dancing until after midnight.
At the first meeting of the board of
civil authority, held Wednesday for re-
vsing the check list for the annual town
meeting, between 40 and so names were
added and 20 removed for various rea-
sons. The final meeting of the board
for this purpose will be held the Satur-
day afternoon and evening before the an
nual meeting
The Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton and others, making in all about
100, spent a delightful hour and a half
Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Francis c.
Flints home, where Mrs. Harriet. Sterl-
ing Hemenway, with Miss Wescott al
the piano, both of Boston, gave a song
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-24

The American Magazine has been taken
over by the Crowell Publishing company
owners of the Woman's Home Compan-
ion and Farm and Fireside. No change
will be made In the policy or personnel
of editorial management