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The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-30
49'S 70 HOLD
LAST Meeting
Famous Organization of Pioneer
Gold Seekers Will Disband with
Meeting at Evanston, ILL.,, Next
Month--0nly II Members Left.

Chicago, Aug. 29.--The last OF
the 49'rs will say farewell next
month. Because of the old age of
its members the organization will
disband. The surviving handful OF
old men. who in their youth endured
the hardships of the long journey
over plains, mountains and deserts,
or the sea voyage by the sailing YES
sci around Cape Horn to reach the
gold fields OF California, will meet
at Evanston on Sept. II to disband
their organization.
There were $50 of the California
Argonauts when they formed the
Western Association OF California
Pioneers in 1890. Now there are
only eleven to attend the final gath
ering.
Will Ride in Schooner.
A prairie schooner will drive up,
tent will be pitched and camp
fire will be lighted in Evanston on
the day set for the gathering at the
home of George Hotehkiss, who has
been secretary for many years, who.
in addition to celebrating the early
days, the occasion will mark his
eightieth birthday and the fifty-ffth
anniversary of his marriage.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-30
pssply as,isIo,u..

Deeply religious d her" ~ysy6.t.r
Assd. II he diner out on Frds WIZ
tslls nothing bnti Stty nvias ,.., \.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
VERNON.

Mrs H. Fairman spent Monday in
Greenfield.
Mrs. Streeter went to Greenfield We'd
nesday to stay few days.
c. L. Davis visited several days last
week with relatives in Gardner, Mass,
and Keene.
Mrs. r. w. Cudworth and three chill
dren were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
II. Jaquith Thursday.
Albert +. Petersen, who had been at
Henry Fairmans since last August, re-
turned to his home in Lowell, Mass, on
Thursday.
Michael Clarity, who died in Brattle-
boro Sunday, formerly was a valued
employe on the milk route for A. II.
Jaquith, and much esteemed by the fam
lily.
a. G. Barnes and Harold Akley have
each received a carload of very fine
Holsten cattle within the last week
% head in each car. Some calves We're
received in each lot.
George Fairman came from SPRING
field, Mass, Thursday to meet several
cousins in Vernon. Mr.. Farman, who
is 81 years of age walks without a cane
and is in fine health.
Henry Fenton went to Lynn, Mass,
Wednesday to see his wife and little
daughter Pearl. The little girl has not
recovered from the serious burns she
sustained some months ago.
The many friends of Mrs Fremont
Fairman, who has been a number of
weeks in a Springfield hospital for a
very serious operation, are glad to know
she is making a good recovery.
Schools began in town Monday, Miss
johnson of Springfield is teaching in the
North district. Roby Wright has been
neither absent nor tardy in seven terms,
and George Thayer has been absent but
one and one-half days in the seven
| years he has attended school.
| The following program will be given
in the regular meeting of Vernon Grange
Saturday evening, April Is: Music; read
] ing, Mrs, Jaquith music; reading, Mrs.
Newton; contest; music; question, How
may rainy day on a farm be a we'll
spent day?"; speakers, B. II. Newton.
/ c. II. Powers, S. S. Pike; music.
In the meeting of the ladies' circle on
Wednesday progressive thimble club"
was organized to meet in connection
with the circle. All ladies, members or
otherwise are cordially invited to come
to assist in making a helpful work All
ladies interested in fancy work and en-
broidery wishing to learn, and willing
to help, please bring samples and ma
terials as convenient, to the regular
meetings. The work will be under the
efficient supervision of Mrs. +, Steb-
bins, jr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07

gational church Wednesday evening,
April ~, to Rev. Albert L. Hill and fam
lily. A cordial invitation is extended to
all people who feel interested in meeting
the new pastor. Reception from to 9.
Captain Jack" which was presented by
the Hinsdale Players March II. and met
with such flattering success, will be re-
peated on the evening of April % for the
benefit Of the running hose team. There
will be a street parade at noon of the
firemen and the members of the cast.
Rev, Albert L. Hill will begin his du-
ties as pastor of the Congregational
church next Sunday morning, when 1t is
hoped that the people connected with the
church and congregation WILL as far as
possible, be present All, whether ar
tiliated with this church or not, will
be cordially welcomed.
The meeting of the Woman's club
Tuesday afternoon was held with Mrs,
F.. s. Leonard, The program was par
ticularly interesting, the subject being
New Hampshire" A brief history was
given by Miss Wellman, Colonial life"
by Mrs Fay, Its noted men and women"
by Miss Slate, Views of New Hampshire
scenery and pictures of many OF her ia
nous sons and daughters were on ex-
hibition.
The maple sugar supper, which was
seVed Dy tne men OF the congregational
parish Thursday evening, March 80. drew
out a large crowd, and was in every
way a success. The sugar was excellent,
and the supper all that the most fastid-
ious could desire. An especially pleasing
feature was the spirit of good will which
Vas manifest between tie representatives
of the different churches. A substantial
sum was added to the treasury of the
ladies' society from the affair.
The death of Mrs. Charles Pettee. 6S,
took place March 2S. in her home In
North Hinsdale after a long Illness. She
had been a resident OF Hnsdale 10 years,
coming here from Des Moines, Iowa. She
Is survived by one son, Otto Lyman Bis
bee, by previous marriage The fun
eral was held in the North Hlnsdale
church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Roy NJ.
Houghton OF Bratteboro being the Of
fciating clergyman. Two selections were
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.

The state highway commission opened
in Boston Tuesday II bids for the con-
struction of pa miles of state road be-.
tween Bernardstop and Mortified The
contract was awarded to r. C. Newell &
Co. of UXbridge, Mass, at $S94350. The
section to be rebuilt is a part of the
main road between Bernardston and
Mortified, beginning at the bridge over
Fail river in Bernardston village and ex-
tending to the line between Bernardston
and GIL. Bernardston gravel will be used
in constructing the road.
Business interests in North Adams are
disturbed over the report that the Hoosac
Tunnel and Wilmington railroad will be
abandoned, owing to the flooding of a
large section IF the I'cerfield valley by the
building Of a big dam near Nottingham
station. The North Adams men have
heard that the interests controlling the
railroad will build line from Wilmington
through Jacksonville to connect with the
trolley road which now runs to Colrain
from Shelburne Falls. The North Adams
interests figure that the trade which now
comes to the Tunnel city from the Deer
field valley will be diverted to Sheburne
Falls and Greenfield.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
NORTHFlELD, MASS,

good delegation from Henry johnson
post, e. a. r., and kindred organizations
have been in Boston this week attending
the convention in orcetess there.
The Unity Dramatic club held its April
meeting on Tuesday evening with the
usual large attendance of young people.
Games were played and light refresh
ments served.
The annual meeting of the Fortnlghtly
Will be held next Monday afternoon at 3
o'clock Officers will be elected, reports
presented and decision made regarding
next years work. A full attendance Is
desired.
The Unitarian Alliance held its annual
meeting on Wednesday afternoon and the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. A. r.. Wilson; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Julia Proctor; recording sec
Mrs. c. c. Stearns; cor. Sec, Mrs. C. H.
Webster; treas, Miss Gertrude Ball; di-
rectors, Mrs. G. E. Alderman, Mrs. Leila
Allen and Mrs B. F. Field. The storm
was so severe that the attendance was
small.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
HINSDALE, N. H.
Annual Meeting Of congree atlonal Society.

The annual meeting of the Congrega-
tional society was held in the church
vestry Monday evening with a good at
tendance, The following business was
transacted: Ralph E. Metcalf was chosen
moderator. and George A Robertson
clerk. The treasurer's report showed all
bills paid and s212.S4 in the treasury.
The report of the officers and committees
were accepted and adopted. Besides the
running expenses of the church, two
insurance birls of $75 each have been
paid during the year, and a debt of
s575 paid, so that the society is to be
congratulated on beginning the new fiscal
year with clean slate, The following
officers were elected to serve the ensuing
year: C, T., Keyou, treasurer; NJ. S.
Leach, G. A. Robertson and G.. s. Smith,
prudential committee; F, A. Davis, Mrs
G. S. Smith, Mrs. G. A. Robertson, S. e
Lscom, Mrs. II. w. Taylor, Mrs r. r.
Minis and Mrs A. A. Bailey, envelope
committee; NJ. s. Leach C. A. Robert
son. w. G. Booth, music committee; for
renting pews and sttings, David Bell
ushers Ray Fletcher, Orrie LeBert, Ell
wood Weed and Clarence O'Neal; substl-
tute ushers, Ralph o. Metcalf Earl
Fisher, Stewart Hartwell; auditor, C. f.
Savage C. e. Keyou was added to the
committee who have charge of the trust
fund, to fill a vacancy caused by the
death of one member. The meeting was
an entirely harmonious one, and everyone
seemed to be In a thankful spirit, ac-
cordngly unanimous votes OF thanks
were extended to G. A. Robertson and
the Christian Endeavor society for their
very substantial aid financially, thus
making 1T possible to quickly raise the
amount to pay the church debt; to c. e.
Keyou for his efficient services as treas
urer; to the committee which had the
matter of raising the funds to pay the
church debt in charge; to Mr.. Booth for
his valuable services In conducting the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
22.2oo, 900 Telephone Calls Daily.

The annual report of the American tel
ephone and telegraph company is, in its
statistical features, a continuation of the
wonderful story Of the spreading use OF
this great agency of specialization in our
civilization-the telephone. The Bell sys-
tenn in the United States now comprises
1l,6i22l2 miles of wire, against 104S0,-
O26 a year ago, and only 675.415 no fur
Their back than 1895; and it is now record
ing over %, 200, 900 connections or CONVEX
sations daily, against 100000 in 1895.
On the financial side the system now
shows property value on the books OF
$3.50, 1928, 720, against only about $50, 000,-
900 in 1885, and 1920, 00O, 900 in 1895, and
its surplus and reserves reach the great
total of s119,59S,526 against 500, sos, 900
in 1905. OF the assets held at the end OF
last year $2754S.9 was in cash, more
than double the sum so held five years
ago. This with the great reserve balance
gives some idea of the company's finan-
cial strength President Vail devotes a
part OF his report to an enlightened dis
cussion OF the relations which such a
public -service corporation should main
tain with the public. His attitude is
much TO be commended He believes
not only that public regulation has come
to stay, but that it ought to come and
ought to stay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
brother, d. A. Hosford, from Monday un-

brother, d. A. Hosford, from Monday I'M
til Wednesday.
The annual meeting of the Hnsdale
board of trade will be held in the Sc
lectmen's room next Monday evening at
s o'clock
The junior class of the high school are
preparing to hold a fair at the town hall
May 5. A farce will be one of the at
fractions.
Guy Brothers exhibited before a small
house Tuesday evening. Lovers of min
strelsy who braved the storm enjoyed a
good entertainment.
The Methodist people celebrated the
clearing of the church from debt in the
vestry Tuesday evening with a general
jolihcation and free supper
Warren Langille, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. II. II. Langille. is very i'll with grip,
accompanied by typhoid symptoms. He
is cared for by trained nurse.
Miss Kate Cline, who was convalescing
from an attack of pneumonia, has suf-
fered relapse and is again seriously i'll
at her sisters Mrs. George Estey's.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. C. Robertson returned
Friday from the South, where Mr., Rob-
ertson went in search OF health, and 1t
is said that his condition is much i'm
proved,
Last week Thursday our respected
townsman. Jason Holman. quietly cele-
brated his elghtieth birthday anniversary.
A special dinner was served in honor of
the occasion.
Mrs. c. A. Gray entertained the knit
ting club Thursday afternoon at a "Silver
Tea" Mrs e. C. Robertson gave an in
teresting talk on her recent TRIP in he
South and Middle West.
George Day has bought OF F. w. Col
ton the so-called Gilbert house situated
near the railroad station, and will move
his family there as soon as 1t Is vacated
by the family now occupying 1t.
Rev. George e. Leighton, state superln-
tendent OF Universalist churches, is In
town this week speaking at the Univer-
salist church Monday Tuesday. Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday evenings. He
VIII speak Sunday evening.
reception will be given in the Congre-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY APRIL

ard to Carl Davis of oxford, N. H.,
where Mr.. and Mrs Davis will make
their home Miss Howard was a very
successful teacher in our primary school
and Mr.. Davis was employed by the w.
A. Cole Paper Co. Both young people
are well known here, and best wishes for
their success and happiness is extended
by their friends.
c. NJ. Russell of Wilmington will give
his extremely interesting illustrated lee
re-entertainment, 1.-THE Story of the
American Civil War from Sumter to
AppomattoX" in the town hall next
Tuesday evening under the joint auspices
of Greenwood Grand Army post and
Womans Relief corps and the Baptist
church. More than 1875 views will
be shown This entertainment has been
enthusiastically received in New York
city, Brooklyn, Albany, Hartford, Brat
tleboro and many other places during
the past year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
WEST DUMMERSToN.

Miss Ethel Omar of Revere, Mass,
came Wednesday for a few days visit at
Il. c. Baldwius before going to Putney,
where she will teach the spring term of
school.
News was received here Wednesday of
the accidental shooting at Marlboro
South pond on Monday of Edward Rus
sell. foster son of Mr.. and Mrs. f. b.
Russell of this place. The full details of
the affair have not been learned, but at
last accounts the young man was COM
Portable. He is attended by DIR. Lynch
and a trained nurse is caring for him at
his home in Marlboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07

Every boy IL years of age, or younger,
whose mother purchases a barrel or
sack of white Satin" flour within the
next 80 days will receive a baseball cap
free, by writing u.s. giving the name OF
the grocer and the date of purchase.
e. CROSBY &c CO.,
Brattleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07

Mrs. Adde E. Dix, who has put in
fine stock of up-to-date millinery at her
home on Canal street, will have her OPEN
ing Saturday afternoon and evening,
April s. Every one cordially invited to
inspect the goods, whether intending to
buy or not.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
BRATTLEBORO CUSTOM
LAUNDRY

Shirts, Collars and Cuffs a Speciality
First Glass Work Guaranteed.
MRS. WILLIAM RUSSELL, PROPRIETOR
"a Elliot Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07

sung by S. j. Crowningshleld. The bu-
rial was in the North Hinsdale cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
THE PUTNEY COLUMN
Brick Company Incorporated.

Christopher Steadman and Henry o..
Robinson of Green Ridge, n. Y, who have
bought Of Mortimer David the Bodine &
Davis brick yard, and William Harbutt of
this town and Harold Il. Whitney of
BrattleboEo have filed articles of asso-
Nciation for the Vermont Brick company,
iindcr which name the business will be
conducted hereafter. The company Is
authorized to issue stock to the amount
of $50 600 for the manufacture of brick,
tine and other clay products. Mr.. Har-
bhtt will manage the business and Mr..
S0eadman will live here most Of the time.
The company will organize soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
Mrs, A. L. Taylor visited in Greenfel
Tuesday.

Mrs. A. Il. Taylor visited IN Greenneld
Tuesday
Newton Stearns was in Holyoke a few
days last week.
Mrs. E. j. Temple is recovering from
n few days Illness.
Rev, and Mrs. Porter are attending the
conference In Claremont,
Mrs. Smith OF Claremont recently Wis
tied her son. DR.. o. l.. Smith.
Mrs. Henry Isaacs OF Greenfield was
recent guest of Hinsdale relatives
Fred Davis OF Hartford Conn, visited
his parents and brother last week.
Miss Lillian Myers OF Florence, Mass,
is spending a vacation at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. Richards spent
few days in Springfield, Mass, last week.
Miss Florence Fisk Is spending a
month with her cousin, Mrs. w. s, Kim
ball.
Mrs. Percy Booth and little daughter
of Peterboro are visiting relatives in
town.
Miss Mabel Lang OF Laconia is assist
ing at Mrs w. o. ]. Martins millinery
rooms.
Clifford Stearns was at home over Sun
day from the state agricultural college
In Durham,
f. II. Hosford OF Lebanon visited his
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-04-07
choir and to the young men who serve so
pleasantly and obligingly as ushers.
Methodist Society out Of Debt.

The Methodist people are rejoicing. and
with good reason, in the fact that within
the past few weeks they have raised the
money and paid the church debt of
$507 so. 1t Is understood that eight men,
all Methodist churchmen, gave $50 each.
The remaining sum was raised by con-
tributlons ranging from 81 up. 1t is
greatly to the credit of these good people
that, Notwithstanding the depression in
business, they have been willing to put
their Hands deep in their pockets, that
their church might be free of debt. 1t
Is expected that the pastor, Rev, n. l..
Porter, will remain here for another
year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-23
He WAS THANKFUL.
A Reporter Who Appreciated the At.
tentions Of His Superior.

A Reporter Who Appreciated the A..
tsntions Of His Superior.
A reporter for Philadelphia news
paper was sent up the state to act as
staff correspondent in an important
court trial. 1t was the reporters f1rst
big out Of town assignment. and his
managing editor kept the telegraph
wires busy with instructions and In
quiries. For two days and two nights
the reporter had received a dispatch
from his Office half hourly, and 1t be-
gan to get on his nerves.
At the end Of the second day he
worked until 2 o'clock in the morning,
filed his last page Of copy. received
word that his story had been re-
ceived, and he went to bed. just as he
was putting out the light the hotel
porter appeared with the inetitabie
tray and the inevitable telegram. The
reporter opened it and read:
what time does court open in the
morning.
1t was TOO much. He hated the sight
of a telegram. He had been fleeing the
curse of the dispatches only to have
them pursue him to bed. He sat down
and wrote to his Office the most cour.
teous answer he could compose:
Court opens at o'clock in the
morning. 1t is now 3. Thank you for
waking me In time" - Philadelphia
Times.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-23
BASEBALL.
The Gentle Side Of the Game ~ Seen
by q Humorist.

The Gentle Side of the Game ~ Seen
by q Humorist.
! have seen quiet little Sunday
afternoon game Of baseball In which
every man Oh either side told every
man on his own and the other side
just what he thought of his character.
One captain, says Ellis Parker Butler
In Success Magazine. began by telling
his pitcher what he thought Of him
and ordered him of the field, and tho
pitcher remarked that If he had
catcher who knew how to catch =.
ball once every week or so he would
be able to use some speed. This seem
ed to displease the catcher, and he
remarked In no gentle tones about the
pitchers general ability and the short.
aightedness of captain who would
have such q man on his nine. This
gave pleasure to the opposing nine.
md they showed it by appropriately
guying remarks and were taken to
task by the nine men OF the other side
The 200 spectators who gathered to-
see the ball game then told both mines
what they thought Of them and were
given to understand that not a man on
either nine cared faded fig for
An hour later the umpire went home
or In the direction Of home. but the
two captains were still discharging
their men. have seen one stout
catcher discharged eight times In one
seven-inning game. during which pc
Rod he resigned four times Of his own
accord.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-23
Wayne County the Birthplace
State Suy1I1getfe Movement

da Way had been promoted to the
presidency of the state organization
and spoke to the convention on the
marked charges that had been brought
about in i've years. Women were no
longer in the background with silent
voices on public questions. They were
speaking from public platforms and
serving on temperance committees.
They were shaking off their shackles
and moving with greater freedom as
bread-winners, some clerking in stores
some practicing medicine, all steadily
winning new opportunities for ad-
vancement into the lines of CONNER
cial and professional endeavor where
they are to be found today.
Year by year the pioneer workers
gained in numbers, faith and conf
dence and In 1857. at the state con-
vention, it was decided to go to the
legislature and ask for the submits
sion of suffrage amendment to the
constitution. That effort failed in the
general assembly as 1t did in later
years, but these first energetic and de-
termined women built the foundation
upon which the present franchise
movement rests and the workers in
Indiana today are fortified with the
spirit and courage which seemingly
has been handed down to them by the
women who sixty years ago blaxed the
trail for feminine rights and privi-
leges in Indiana.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-23
Social News
PAoAM.JoMGs WEDDING.

At mine O'Clock this morning. Miss
Bessie Jones, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs.. =. n. Jones OF Richmond. and
Mr.. Brock Pagan. Of Park City. Kan
sas. were married by the Rev. H. r.
Smith In the First Baptist church. The
church was beautifully decorated with
golden glow and palms. and other dec
oretions In harmony with the general
color scheme Of yellow. green and
white. Miss Hilda 6hepe played the
wedding march a. a prelude to the
ceremony. The bride appeared III a
travelling suit of light tan broadcloth.
with Q black hat trimmed in pink. She
carried white astors and ferns. Imme-
diately after the wedding the couple
departed for their future home In Park
City, Kansas. where Mr.. Pagan 10 an
instructor In q college. The usherS at
the wedding were Messrs. Norris
Jones. Wilbur Hasemeier. Ray Robin
son and Morton Bourne. The out OF
town guests who came for the wedding
were Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Bourne OF
Owentown, Kentucky. Mr.. and Mrs.
Leah Walker, OF Owentown, Kentucky.
Mrs. William Borden OF Pedrow. Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kitson Of Blooming
ton. Indiana.