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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-04-08

N the summer of 1909, when gold was
discovered in the Porcupine Lake min
ing district of Canada. about 500 miles
north of Toronto. the region was so
inaccessible and the conditions of life
were so hard that nothing except the
lure of gold could have brought white
men to the spot. Everywhere was
trackless. lowIying forest. Perhaps
It would be more nearly accurate to
say that everywhere was a great
marsh filled with trees. In the winter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
Life Insurance or Death
lnSurance-Which?

:, People willingly pay large sums for
IRE insurance. which is really death
insurance; but real life insurance fire.
49ently consists in taking Eckmans
Can any '1ung sick" person afford not
TO take the Alternative?
IL snarpens the appetite, makes life
look different brings better health with
greater earning power Often persons
are so much improved that they can
work even before they are finally cured.
investigate 4, II you are broad minded
enough to believe that there can be a
cure for Consumption which has not been
sensatonally exploited. or which Is not
based merely on climatic or diet restric-
tions, Mr.. Webb's report follows
Weldon, III.
Gentlemen: During 1905, my physi-
clan sent me to Texas, from there to Col
orado. / became worse and was sent
home to die | heard of Eckman's AL
teratiye, began treatment, and was cured.
/ earnestly recommend Eckman's Won
derful cure for Consumption"
(Signed AfiidaviD ARTHUR WEBB.
Eckman's Alternative cures Bronchitis,
Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
Ahections. 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, 1911-03-10
SOUTH NEWFANE,

c. a. Mason left Saturday for New
York for an indefinite stay.
Lizzie Flynn and Florence Lazelle were
guests of Mrs Ray Brooks Wednesday.
Miss Olive Thayer was a guest of her
sister, Mrs. Hubert Brown, over Sunday.
E. ~ Stratton of Suffield. Conn, was a
guest of his sister Sunday and Monday.
Herbert Packard of Keene is visiting
his children and friends in this locality
The snow storms the past week have
kept the sleighing good and lumbermen
are improving their opportunity
The ladies' aid society meeting was
largely attended Wednesday in the home
OF the president, Mrs. Edwin Morse.
About 80 attended the social given by
the Y. P, S. c. E. in the Baptist church
Friday evening. 1t was a decided sue
cess socially and financially.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Brooks will go n
Sufheld' Conn, next week to live Mr.
BROOKS will be employed by E. N. STRAIT
ton beginning March 10 We regret 10
lose them from this village.
John E. Morse has sold his steam mill
TO a man in Springfield. Possession was
given Immediately Mr.. Morse has sold
TO the same man a timber lot. also a
house and lot belonging to s. G. Shan.
packer of Philadelphia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10

No one should fail to read the ad-
mirable report of our schools for the past
year by Superintendent f. e. Gilbert.
In the first place he emphasizes the need
of thoroughness and in making COM
parison with grades leading up to the
high school in the city says that
change to "a weeks would obvlate the
struggle that many have in passing the
state examinations. He refers to the two
principal schools in town that are
in a condition to train the pupils in all
the grades by placing the two teachers
in these schools. No pupil ought to be
advanced from grade to grade simply
because he has been in that grade
year He explains the use made of the
books in the different studies, and all
will be pleased to know that at least
our schools have the latest and the best
books. The eye and ear test was made
last September and 81 out of the SO pu-
pills were found defective. He mentions
the repairs in schools Nos. and G. and
advocates Dr. Holton's plan to incase
every stove for heating purposes, thus
supplying for each room currents of
warm, fresh air. He says the town has
been fortunate in the continued service
of its teachers and advocates the visit
ing days and attendance at teachers
meetings. 1t is a splendid report and
breathes forth the honest spirit of the
man. Our directors made no mistake
last year in promoting Mr.. Gilbert to
this .mTo-ts~t cfice For the sake of
the young who are daily in training in
that something known as character. of
far more value than a knowledge of
many things, may the influence of this
Christian gentleman ba theirs for many
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
T0WNSHEND
The. Town Meeting.

The list of town officers elected Tues
day will be found in another column.
f. II. Willard was elected trustee of the
Howard legacy. Cemetery trustees were
chosen as follows: Maple Grove 70. l..
Hastings; lakewood, Don e. Boutelle;
Round Hill, Henry n. Hulett, Mrs. f. Il.
Osgood and Il. Il. F., Hadlock were elect
ed library trustees. The sum of $25 was
appropriated for Memorial day. Twenty
five dollars was appropriated for the IL
brary in addition to the sum required
by law. The tax for school purposes
was fixed at 60 cents. An extra appro-
priation of $500 was voted for the high
ways in order to secure state aid of an
equal amount 1t was voted to raise 81
as the regular tax to be used in paying
the debts and liabilities of the town An
appropriation of $1,000 was voted for town
hall improvements in addition to the
amount previously voted 1t was voted
to pay the town officers $3.50 a day. The
article in relation to medical inspection
of schools was dismissed. On motion OF
Col. w. H. Miles it was voted that ac-
cording to law the United states nag
should float over every schoolhouse In
town. Remarks were made by Rev Mr..
Mexican, and Col a. b. Franklin said ne
would like to give the town a flag, and
in behalf of the town this gift was ac-
cepted by the moderator. The project
contemplating the oiling of the roads in
the summer months was defeated. A
resolution was adopted to the effect that
all doubtful cases as to securing free
tuition from the town be referred to the
state superintendent Of schools and that
his decision be final. 1t was meeting
long to be remembered. 1t is well to
have faith in our citizens who faithfully
serve the community and all times give
such officers the benefit Of the doubt.
Minor town officers not reported were
elected as follows: Fence viewers, A. G.
Franklin, r. II. Holbrook c. o. KIM
ball; inspectors Of leather w. NJ. Sparks,
C. o. Kimball pound keeper, A. A Ma
son; surveyors of wood and lumber, F.
L. Lowe and C. E. Grout; weighers of
coal, w. NJ. Sparks, c. II. Grout; petit
Jurors, Fred Watson, r. w. Snyder, A.
A. Blood, Wilmer Turner Z. l. Wright,
DR.. Parker.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
WILLIAM SNILLE.

I. S. Machol was in Springfield Sun
day.
Scott Eames of Brattleboro visited at
G. w. Dickinson's Sunday.
Miss Mary Newton of Lynn is visiting
her brother, Rev. o. e. Newton.
The Cleaners will meet with Mrs. Min
ME Tefft next Thursday afternoon.
The ladies' aid society met with Mrs.
Ella Merriield Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Perley Howard and two children
have returned from a visit in Northheld.
Miss Ruth Allen of Newfane has been
a guest this week of Miss Pearl Green
wood.
Miss Edna Marcy of Newfane Is spend
ing the week with her aunt, Mrs. A. N.
Sherman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bastian and daugh-
ter, Dorothy, of Brattleboro spent Sun
day at Mrs. Ella Merrifeld's.
Mr.. and Mrs, II. C. Sparks, jr., of Brat
tleboro were guests of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Mundell, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur White of Gran
vile, N. Y, are visiting this week with
his uncles, DR.. p. p. White and w. j.
White.
James Goodrich, Belle Timson and
Pearl Greenwood are spending the week
at home. They will return to Leland and
Gray seminary Monday for the spring
term.
A. n. Sherman, DR.. p. p White, E. II.
Richardson, f. e. Willard, p. r.
Sparks and L. E. Stratton attended the
district meeting of the Masons in Bel
lows Falls Friday.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary soci-
ETY. was entertained by Mrs. j. II. Mer-
rifield Friday afternoon. After an inter
esting meeting refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Palmer Of Brat
tleboro spent Sunday with her mother
Mrs. Abbie Adams. Miss Abbie Adams
and friend of Providence, who came with
them' stayed until Tuesday morning.
Don't forget the Grange minstrels Fri
day evening, March It. Mrs. Lena Wash
er, j. F, Lewis, Mrs. Clara Perry WI
White and Mrs. Minnie Timson have the
supper in charge, and Weedens or.
chestra of three pieces of Bellows Falls
will play for the dance.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Stratton have
charge of the literary program of the
Grange meeting March H. 1t will con.
sist of singing by a double male quar-
tet, readings tableau and the question
(which is the greater factor in making
successful farmer, education or en-.
ergy?"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
NEWFANE
Business Transacted in Town Meeting.

Business Transacted in Town Meeting.
A large number of voters attended
town meeting in Union hall. Five women,
two of whom were taxpayers, We're pres
emit The business passed off smoothly
and quickly, Moderator F. A. Dewitt
proving very efficient. The list Of officers
for the ensuing year is given in another
column. W. A. Wilson was re- elected
road commissioner by ballot. Rev. E. C.
Clark also was reelected by ballot for
school director Claude Maher succeeds
a. L. Lockwood as lister. j. NJ Kenney,
whose term expired this year, was re-
elected unanimously as selectman for
three years. ID. A. Benson was re-elect-
ed overseer of the poor. 1t was voted
that the taxes be collected by the treas
urer, therefore no tax collector was elect
ed. William Sibley, who has paid taxes
here 40 years and has never held a town
office, was elected trustee of public
money, which office he accepted with
thanks amid the applause of all present.
George Williams moved to raise so
cents on the dollar of the grand list to
apply on the town debt, which was car
ried. E. p. Wheeler moved to appropriate
a sum not to exceed $25 to transport
library books from the Moore free library
to and from Willamsville and South
Newfane. motion by Joel Grout that
the town appropriate $500 for permanent
highways was lost. On motion of W. Z.
Eames, it was voted to buy the land be-
tween A. II. Farnum's shop and the
schoohouse for 800. Under article
S it was voted not to sell the the school
house in district No. and to give the
school directors authority to put a new
roof on and to board up the windows
D. A. Benson moved that the town ap-
pirate $75 for sidewalks in Newfane, pro-
vided the village raises an equal amount
After discussion the motion was carried.
Article No. 10, to buy two more snow
rollers, was passed over. To pay expenses
the town appropriated s1.75 on 500,
making a total tax rate of $225. For
salaries of officers it was voted to pay
81 a day for services rendered. The ar
ticle relating to medical inspection of
schools was passed over. After discus
sion about the collection of taxes it was
decided that the same method as was in
force last year be continued. The vote
on the license question was: Yes, 2; no,
Sc. Last year the vote was: Yes, IA; no,
c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
/. Comparatively little dam

tingulshed it. Comparatively little dam
age was done.
William Flynn of South Newfane, who
was committed to Jail Feb s and was
put under $500 bonds and bound over un-
til March s, was given the second hearing
at the Newfane Inn Wednesday before
the municipal court, Judge Daley presid-
ing and States Attorney Frank Il. Bar
Der prosecuting for the state. Flynn was
sentenced to serve three months in the
Newfane Jail.
The meeting of the w. c. T. U. Fri
day afternoon was well attended and two
new members received the white ribbon
badge. The president, Mrs. Eta Hescock
had charge of the program and the read
ings were from the Review of Reviews
showing how extensively the liquor sa-
loon has been voted out in the different
states. Plans were made to observe
Prohibition day." March 20, the birth
day of Neal Dow, by holding a public
temperance meeting Sunday evening
March 49, and the special phase of tenn
perance work to be considered will be
Prohibition, state wide"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
Mrs. ]. H. Ware is i'll with grip.

Mrs. j. H. Ware is i'll with grip.
Cora Mason is visiting a few days in
Newfane
Lyle Batchelder was at his home in
Peru over Sunday.
Bliss Prentiss was at Windham last
week, returning Saturday night.
Fred E. Gilbert went Saturday to
Bratteboro to stay a few days.
Miss Ethel Sparks visited at C. II.
Twitchell 5 in SaXtons River last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes and little Clyde
of Athens visited Mrs. Cora b. Knapp.
Do not forget Dr. Thomass lecture next
Thursday evening in the Baptist church.
Mrs. Coombs of Greenfield was with
her sister, Mrs. Farwell, a few days this
week.
Edna NJ. Marsh went to Westminster
! Monday to do post office work for f. H.
Davis.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Austin and son,
! Carleton, left for their home in Weston
| recently.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs, Dan
lei McCarty is much improved and is now
| out of danger
Arthur y. Blood, who has been very
III, is so much improved as to be able
to sit up part of the day
Miss Georgianna Mexican left for
| Nestheldi Mass, Monday to resume her
work in the normal school.
Leon f. Stevens left Monday for a
visit of several days in Brattleboro
Grafton and SaXtons River.
Joseph Barnes and daughter, May, of
Westminster West, spent several days
last week with E. E. Knapp.
The friends of Mildred A. Palmer will
be pleased to hear that she will teach in
district No. A. Newfane, next term.
The prayer meeting of the Congrega-
uonal church will be at the home of
Mrs Ellen Plumb next Tuesday even
| ing.
r. &, Howard, the station agent, will
leaVe town about April /. He will have
/ Gharge OF the c. c. Fits farm in West
Dummerston.
carrie Mason of Bellows Falls and
h-lIa Stebbins of Springfield, Mass, came
nome Saturday, Miss Mason returned
Monday morning.
Eleven members united with the Con-
6resduonDl church last Sunday. Four
We're on confession and seven by let
tiers from other churches.
A. NJ. Cushing attended the funeral Of
Joseph DenzH Redway Saturday il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
EAST pONER

Madge Elwell was home from Leland
and Gray seminary over Sunday
Gilbert Allen of Brattleboro is VISITING
a few days with his brother, Loren Allen
Ola Turner of Brattleboro visited over
sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
c, II. Turner.
Walter and Carleton Halliday and
Mary Turner were at their homes here
over Saturday and Sunday from theh
school in Brattleboro
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Yeaw went Wed,
nesday to Greenfield to attend the fun
eral of their little nephew, Clyde Frank
lin, which was held Thursday.
Mrs. Abbie Brown Is more comfort.
able at this writing. Mrs. George VIII.
cox of Newfane is caring for her Mrs
Stella Jefts remains seriously i'll.
Mrs. w. d. Howe and daughter Ruby
went Thursday, March 2, to Brattleborc
to spend a few days with Mrs. Howe
mother Mrs. Grauhering. They re-
turned home Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
BROOkLINE,

Hay has been moved a good deal lately.
Frank Stevens sold a horse lately TO
Mr. Chaplin of SaXtons River.
Bryan Robbie of Baldwinsville, Mass, is
at his fathers farm with Mr.. Browns
people.
Mr.. Bates recently lost his horse from
sickness this being the fourth one which
has died this winter in this little valley.
Mr. Blodgett moved Tuesday with his
family to Putney. where he will stay few
weeks until he finds a permanent home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
WEST DOVER.

The shippee brothers have returned
from Somerset
Among those who are i'll are Mrs. e. r..
Cook and Mrs. Leila Green.
Much trouble with the water pipes
about town is being experienced.
Lyman Green went to Bennington
Tuesday to attend the funeral of a rela-
tive.
Miss Martha Jones. who was In Brat
tleboro three weeks, returned to her
work at the Inn Monday.
N d. Alexander and son, Clesson, were
called to Mortified, Mass. Sunday on ac-
count of the death of Mrs. Alexander
mother, Mrs. Eliza Banks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
Auction Sale of Real and Persona
Estate
owing to III health the subscriber will
sell al public auction on the premises on
Thursday March l6, 1911. 10 o'clock a m

his homestead farm in Westmoreland,
n H.. consisting of 80 acres more or less,
suitably divided into tillage, pasture,
wood and timber lots. The buildings are
complete, in good repair and painted,
supplied by aqueduct spring water. The
house has Il rooms besides a bath room.
The timber consists mostly of pine with
hemlock and hard woods. This farm is
desirable either as a farm or a summer
residence. 1t is estimated that there is
a value of $1,000 of pine standing. The
soil is good, in good cultiva ton and pro-
ducing large crops and most pleasantly
situated; also live stock consisting Of one
horse II years old, a good driver; one
iresh COW extra for butter, 10 years old;
helfer due to calve in April one 2-year
old heifer due to calve in May; one .
year-old heifer due to calve in July; two
yearling heifers; So hens, so bu oats, %
ou corn, lot of hay and oat straw 30
tons OF ice, etc. large lot of choice
household furniture too numerous to
mention consisting of many complete
sets, 8 beds and bedding, range and 5
stoves, piano, lot OF hard wood both
stove and four feet lengths. a large lot
OF crockery enameled, earthen and glass
ware together with a large variety Of
articles not mentioned with very little
trash Terms at sale. l. L. HIRSH.
WILLARD BILL, JR.. Agent.
n, w. j. WILKINS, Auctioneer
Westmoreland Depot N H. Feb. 20, 1911.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
MARLBORO.

Sugar makers are busy preparing for
tho springs work.
Miss Belle Games spent several days
last week with friends In Wilmington.
William Whitney went Wednesday to
North Adams for a short stay with rela-
tives.
George Mather has sold Il pair OF three
year-old steers to Frank Wellman OF
Guilford for 5000.
Clark Hgley, prominent citizen Of
the town, died from pneumonia I'm his
home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Illgey
vs. seriously Ill with the same disease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
c. L. STICKNEY,
+. c. ADAMS,
Com m ieeintnn or
ESTATE OF ELEANOR b. PERRY
NIAIk OF VERMONT

ESTATE OF ELEANOR b. PERRY
SIAIE OF VERMONT.
- District OF Marlboro. SIS.
Di Inc Honorable, Probate Court for the
To all the heirs and all persons inter-
ested in the estate of Eleanor b. Perry.
iate OF Dummerston, in said district, de-
Whereas, application hath been made
70 TINS, court in writing, by the trustee
OF sald estate. praying for license and
authority TO sell all the real estate of
SAID deceased in said Dummerston, rep
Iesehtlhg to said court that it would be
beneficial to the heirs and all persons in
terested in the estate of said deceased. to
sell SAID real estate and convert the
same into money.
And bringing into court the consent
and appreciation in writing, of all the
heirs to said estate residing in this state.
anu setting forth the situation of the
real estate.
Whereupon. the said court appointed
and assigned the 25th day of March, isif.
at the probate office in Brattleboro, in
said district, to hear and decide upon
SAID Application and petition, and ordered
persons interested therein, by publishing
SAID order, together with the time and
place or hearing. three weeks successive
ly in The Vermont Phoenix, a news
paper which circulates in the neighbor
hood of those persons interested in said
estate all OF which publications shall be
previous to the day assigned for hear
Therefore you are hereby notified 70
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, if you see
cause.
Given under my hand at Bratteboro.
1911. N"' u Na'N '''
1912 II. E. EDDY. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Mrs. Bradley is staying at z, w. Chap
ms.
DR. f. l. Wilder OF Adams, Mass, re-
Gently visited his mother.
Mr. and Mrs Earl Petrie of Troy and
Mr., and Mrs, George Petrie of Syracuse
were In attendance at the funeral of their
daughter ana sister, Mrs \, &. Bristol
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10

Charles Enos Tayntor, one of the fore
most builders of monuments and burial
vaults in this country with granite quar-
rles In Hallowell, Maine, and Barre, this
state, and whose Office was in Manhattan.
died Saturday of apoplexy in his home in
Brooklyn. Mr. Tayntor was widely
known as an expert marksman and he
was one OF the rifiemen who visited Eng
land during the Olympic games.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
Mock Town MEETING,

In the regular meeting of the Grange
Wednesday night very interesting pro-
gram in the form of a mock town meet
ing was given. w. c, Ballou was mod
orator The warrant consisted of 16 ar
ticles. 1t was voted to abolish chicken
stealing within the limits of the incor-
porated village A vote was passed that
all bachelors in the society over 80 years
old should pay an annual tax of s., the
proceeds to be used for deserving spin
sters, 1t was voted to build an under
ground railroad up to the new silver
mine.
The warrant included an article to see
If the town would replace the trousers
f. A. Dewitt ruined at the time of the
fire last summer. Another was to see If
the town would engage Miss Maud Rad
way as assistant teacher for vocal mu-
sic and Arthur Railway for instrumental
music in the village school. 1t was de-
cided that Mrs. Farnum was capable of
teaching both these departments with
out an assistant. The Grange members
are talking of having a play soon Neigh
bors' night will be observed March 2S.
The Grange in Williamsvile has invited
our Grange to come there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
Card.

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbors who
so kindly assisted during the illness and
death OF our wife and mother. Also for
the beautiful floral offerings. the singing
and words OF comfort brought by MIR
Martin,
A. 10, Bristol and family,
Mr. and Mrs. l.. X. Benson,
MT ana Mrs. Geo H. Petrie
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
L. NJ. Randall is i'll.

VIII Nido is saving for VIII Pierce in
Bellows Falls.
Charlie Lowe is at his home for a
weeks vacation.
Mrs. S. G.. Brown of Brattleboro, who
formerly lived here, is ILL.,
Mrs. Maria Coleman was a guest of
Mrs. f. A. Dewitt Tuesday.
Mrs. A. II. Farnum has been engaged
to teach the village school this spring.
The five children OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Emery Of Orange are Ill with scarlet
fever.
Five lnemen are at the Inn this week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10

Occasionally a girl insists on going to
college for one term so that she can
boast OF her college education.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10

And many man who Is pound foolish
isn't even penny WISE