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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
NORTHFlELD. MASS.

the Woman's Relief corps will hold
sugar supper on the evening of March
Sth in the town hall from to 8 O'Clock
The Fortnightly met Monday afternoon
at the home of the president, Mrs. N p.
Wood, because of the lack of heat in
the library Mrs. A. G. Moody, who had
the program In charge, introduced Miss
Carrie Barber. who gave a very interest
ing talk upon her trip abroad. Her de-
scriptions were graphic and she exhibit
ed a large number of pictures which she
gathered during her travels. Mrs S. e.
Walker and Mrs. c. H. Webster played
piano solos, after which light refresh
mentS were served.
A social of the months was held in
the vestry of the Congregational church
Tuesday evening, which was productive
of a good time. Each table represented
one month and was decorated with suit
able emblems. The February table was
profusey trimmed with hearts; April
had an umbrella spread over 1t; June
was the bridal month; July the patriotic
etc Light refreshments were served
each one sitting at the table OF his or
her birth month Games and social
hour closed a most delightful evening,
The Unitarian fair held on Thursday
afternoon and evening was a success
despite the blizzard-like weather which
prevailed. The hall was gray with nags
and evergreen and a fine assortment OF
articles were on sale. The chicken-pie
supper attracted large patronage. This
was followed by the two act comedy,
"A Hole in the Fehce," given by the
Unity Dramatic club. The evenings en-
tertainment closed with a dance, the hall
being filled with dancers, music being
furnished by the Ideal orchestra OF
Orange. The sum of $3.50 was netted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
LOCAL OVERFLOW.

The Blliken club met Wednesday
evening in the home of Miss Frances
Martell.
The C. B. Iamson cigar box company.
Charles II. Hubbard proprietor, moved
this week from the Harmony building
to the Ullery building annex. E. l..
Hildreth & Co. will use the room va
Gated by the box company.
Timothy e. Byrnes. vice president of
the New York, New Haven and Hartford
and Boston and Maine railroad systems,
was the principal speaker at the annual
banquet of the Greenfield board of trade
held Friday night. During his remarks
Mr.. Byrnes said 1t was planned during
the coming summer to double track the
Connecticut River railroad north Of
Greenfield.
w. H. Jeffries of East Burke, state
councillor of the Junior Order United
American Mechanics, attended the
meeting of Hooker council No. 40, Tues
day venlng. when several members were
initiated Hooker council was organ
lied two weeks ago, and its list of Of
ficers Is as follows: Councillor. John
Howe; vice councillor, A. w. George; re-
cording secretary, w. C. Taylor; assist
ant recording secretary, r. L, Greene
financial secretary. w. A. Corey; treas
urer, f. r. Lynch; trustees, E. w. Glib
son and A. w. Cutting; junior past
councillor, w. F.. Hudson conductor, f.
NJ. Goodenough; warden, William Hib-
bard; inside sentinel, Judson Stafford !;
outside sentinel James Howard,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
The Parochial School Prolec

The matter of the sale of the old high
school building on Cherry street to the
Catholc diocese for a parochial school
VIII not probably meet with any serious
opposition at the town meeting next
Tuesday. 1t is understood that the
church will now be willing to accept the
terms offered ten years ago, viz, price
of $4,000 with the provision that 1t
shall revert to the town should it ever
cease to be used for school purposes 1t
is probable the voters will renew that
offer. Although the breaking up of the
present excellent school system of the
town, is very generally deplored by
citizens of all faiths, there is a feeling
that parochial school must now become
a factor In our educational system and
there is a general feeling that no right
minded citizen wishes to otherwise than
treat the whole question in broad
manner and not unnecessarily hamper
the new enterprise. The chairman of
the school board thinks the estimate
made last week by the committee of the
parish that 300 pupils and IL teachers
will be taken from the public school Is
much too high. He thinks from four to
The number of pupils is very problem
attic, it is certain that not all Roman
Catholic families will take their children
from the public schools. Father Rey-
nolds makes the estimate that the taking
Of 300 pupils into the new parochial
school will not entail an expense upon
each adult member of the church of
over 50 annually, while the cost the
past year of 1000 pupils in the Bellows
Falls schools has been approXima tely
$4,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
Probate Court Business.

In the session of the probate court
Saturday, Judge A. +. Schwenk presiding,
the final account of r. NJ. Bradley, ex-
ecutor of the estate of George Horner,
was allowed The will of Edward d.
Plimpton of Wardsboro, filed Jan 10, by
A. p. Carpenter was allowed, 7. w.
Plimpton was appointed executor and j.
A. Wilbur and Will Warren were APP
pointed commissioners. The will OF
Susan warren. filed Jan. "a, by ]. l..
Stockwell was allowed. Permission to
sell real estate was given b. G. Worden,
administrator of the estate of Sarah E.
Legate of Halifax. The will of Gershom
r. Rice, filed Feb. 8, by A. p. Carpenter
was allowed, the Brattleboro Trust
company was appointed executor and c.
S. Hopkins and w. A. Shumway were
appointed appraisers and commissioners
The will of George b. Johnson of New
fame was presented by Laura F, john
son and she was appointed executrix and
r. c. Eager and d. C. Brown were APP
pointed appraisers and commissioners
A waiver of the will of George b. John
son of Newfane was entered by Laura F.
johnson, widow, and was filed and or
dered recorded. The will of o. E. Nor
cross of Dummerston was presented and
Adm F. Miller was appointed admins
traitor and w. w. Burnham and S. S.
Washer were appointed commissioners.
The will of Horace p. Frost was pre-
sented and c. w. Richardson and r. C.
Averill were appointed appraisers and
commissioners In special session
Tuesday an inventory of the estate of
william II. Rockwell of Nutley N. j.,
was filed by the administrator The
will of Horace C. French was presented
by George C. Goodale and a hearing will
be given the last Saturday in March.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
Hair.Ralsine Escape from Death.

Workmen going to their work at I
O'Clock Tuesday morning were treated
to a somewhat hair-raisng sight at the
crossing on Mill street. A freight train
was standing on the crossing and a
number of men were delayed a little
in getting to the mills. One of them.
Daniel d. Macdonald, tried to go under
the train between two cars. Just as he
was between the rails the train started
suddenly to back down and he was
caught and thrown down. Onlookers
turned away not to see the man crushed,
but a man named Podware, understanding
the air brake system attached to cars
with a valve on the side, jumped to find
one, but was disappointed until he tried
the third car This he opened and stop
ped the train suddenly. Mr.. Macdonald
had been pushed under the cars several
rods, but no wheels had passed over him
and the workmen took him up and sum-
moned physicians 1t was found that his
body was badly bruised. ligaments torn
from the ribs. one hand badly smashed
and one side of his face badly lacerated
and torn, but 1t is expected that he will
recover. He is about So years old and has
been a millwright for the Fall Mountain
Paper Co. and the International Paper
Co. 25 years. Several years ago he was
the victim of a serious elevator accident
at the mills He is the father of VIM. A.
Macdonald, chief clerk in the postoffice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
BUZZ-SAW CUTS EN- UP.
E. J. Fenton G. Co.'s Exhibit Shows
What Royals Are Made o.

The Regal Buzz-Saw in the show
window has aroused considera BILE excite
ment at f. j. Fenton & Co.'S since We'd
nesday. Hundreds of people watched
the operator as he ripped and slashed
Royals in every way imaginable to show
Just what the shoes are made Of
The inside" of the shoes were clearly
disclosed showing the Innings, Oak Bark
Tanned soles, whole lifts in the heels,
Oak Bark Tanned counters and toe
boxes, and other parts used in making
Regals-parts which are of vital i'm
portance but which are hidden from the
sight of the purchasers
OF course the onlookers began to Won
der what was in the shoes they were
wearing and made comparisons. Many
went into the store and came out later
in a pleasant mood with a box under
their arms.
Exhibitions of a like nature will be
given today. tomorrow and Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

Although the last four years we have
had no-lcense, and no careful observer
can feel that the town has not been
greatly bettered thereby, the last three
years shows a steady decrease of the
no-license vote and the feeling of securi-
~ may lessen 1t again to a dangerous
degree. The citizens committee are
getting In good work again and the Eye
opener with entirely new reading mat
ter has been mailed this week to every
voter. Plans are perfected by that COM
mlttee which, If needed by the voters,
VIII give this year the largest majority
since local option became a law, but
every voter should vote, and vote early.
In this connection 1t is of interest to
see the result of the vote in this town in
the last two years of local option pre-
vlous to the so years of prohibition. The
town records show that in 1S47 the board
of civil authority March % voted to APP
probate Messrs. Nichols & Watkins of
Bellows Falls, Campbell & Smith of
Saxtons River, and Benjamin Spaulding
of Rockingham to retail Ardent Spirits
Tor Medicinal, Mechanical and Chemical
purposes" In March, 1S4S, the record
shows that 1.-The votes on the question of
licensing the sale of Ardent Spirits to be
used as a beverage having been duly
taken and canvassed, the result was
found to be as follows: No-license 152,
License 1872" The record does not show
how the tie in the vote was disposed of.
In lS49 the vote was no-license 1S1 and
license 100. In 1850 the town recorded its
preference as no-icense 100, license 1871
In 1851 under the article to see If the
town would vote to instruct the select
men to appoint agents to trade in liquors
under the new prohibitory law it was
voted to appoint such agents, and the
same in 1852. Probably the town had such
agent or agents each year during the
80 years of that law, and now the senti-
ment of the town is shown by the figures
at the beginning of this article.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

in town Saturday and Sunday. His
father Dr. E. r. Campbell, is still at
Montpelier and has improved so he has
left the hospital and is boarding with
his son. He expects to be able to return
here within a week or two.
Donald c. Rabbit, son of George H.
Rabbit and a student at the University
of Vermont came from Burlington and
submitted to an operation for append
icitis at his home on Westminster Ter
race two weeks ago last Tuesday Drs.
Hazelton and Blodgett performed the
operation, which was successful in every
respect The young man is making a
rapid recovery, having been dressed early
week, and expects to return to college
in two weeks.
In the residence of the bride on Atkin-
son street Tuesday afternoon Rev. w.
r. Davenport of the Methodist church
married Bremen C. Niles and Rosamond
Onita Bodine, daughter of w. II. Bodine,
the local plumber The bridegroom was
employed a few years ago in the office
of the Vermont Farm Machine company,
and Is now a salesman located in Au-
gusta Me-. which will be the future
home of the young couple. The bride
has been a milliner in different places
and both are well known among the
younger people.
During the days last week that the
Hoosac tunnel was blocked by the wreck
railroad business was very lively here.
The Boston & Maine arranged with the
Rutland road 50 that all pershable
freight either eastbound or westbound
was diverted via Bellows Falls and the
Rutland road. The number of trains in
and out over the Rutland road was about
doubled, but it was all handled with
little show of congestion here. Local
people expecting coal and other common
freights which were held for the open
ing of the tunnel were seriously incon-
venienced, and have not yet been able
to get all their due on account of that
obstruction. Shippers for several weeks
have been complaining seriously over the
delay of freights from all points via the
Boston & Maine, evidently owing to the
fact that the road has not yet perfected
their new freight arrangements, claimed
to be necessary in the interest of econ
omy Thus far 1t has been at the cost
of efficiency. although definitely prom
ised by Vice President Byrnes during
his recent visit that it would not thus
result
The village trustees are gradually ma
turing plans for the development on
scientific plans of the new playground
and park property recently bought of the
Williams estate. The property contains
approxima tely SO acres, largely of well
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

wooded hill land overlooking the village
Arrangements have been made with the
Playground and Recreation associa ton
of New York city, which is a part Of the
Russell Sage Foundation work, so they
will send to Bellows Falls as soon as the
snow is off the ground one of the most
expert landscape architects in the coun-
try, Miss Bertha Freeman, to plan the
improvements for the village. State
Forester Halves has offered to come to
give us the benefit of his experience In
regard to the trees now on the lot,
marking such as should be cut, and such
should be given better chance to
grow in making the land the most beau
tiful in the future. Both these experts
come without pay as part of the
countrys interest in the development Of
beautiful public parks and assisting
nature TO be of the greatest service to
man, particularly the coming genera
tons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
WARDseoRo CENTRE.

Miss Augusta Bissel Is spending a few
weeks with friends In Brattleboro.
Carl Brigham of New York visited
Saturday and Sunday with his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. f. f. Brigham.
b. c. Perry has a large stock of logs
and his mill Is running on full time,
furnishing employment to several men.
In the past few weeks people from diff
ferent parts OF the town have attended
the various entertainments given in the
town hall. AS much as our hall Is an
preciated, there is one feature in regard
to II that is unpleasant, To drive to or
away from the building in the dark, with
no light but lantern placed at the en-
trance. Is disagreeable, If street lamp
could be placed in front of the building
II would be fully appreciated by the pub
lie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
Unknown DepoSitorS
SAVINGS BANKS
BrattIeboro Savings Bank

In accordance with Sections q and p,
Brattleboro Savings Bank hereby pub
lish list of depositors in said bank,
WHO have made no deposits or with
drawals during the, past ten years, and
whom the officers do not know to be
living.
Eugene A. Farr, Westmoreland, N. II.
Emma A. Bardwell, Hinsdale, N. H.
James D. Bryant, Unknown.
Michael Murrican, Brattleboro, VT.
Albert Amadon, Parkhill, n. H.
Mrs. Emma M. Clark, Providence, r. l.
Mrs Hannah Foster, Randolph, VT.
Emira l.. Reynolds, Londonderry VT.
Charles E. Perham, Unknown.
Sarah j. Knight, Unknown.
Mrs Martha j. O'Neal, Queecle, VT.
Mary Ann Fuller, Granville, Mass.
william II. Whitney, Unknown.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
WESTMINSTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson OF
New York city have been spending a few
days with Mrs Wilkinson's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Dana II. Jennlson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana II. Jennison an
nounce the marriage of their daughter,
Ethel May, to Thomas Wilkinson of New
York city. The marriage took place Feb
20. in New York. Rev Edward Golden
officiating. Frank c. Wilkinson, father
of the bridegroom, was best man and
Miss Ethel Wilkinson, sister of the
bridegroom, was bridesmaid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
They Win, Lay and Pay
All ELEVEN SHOWS

Bellows Falls 1902, Barre, Greenfield,
North Adams bile Valley Fair and
Townshend. with a total of n entries,
the Maplehurst White Plymouth Rocks
won 2S Firsts, 2S Seconds, 10 Thirds, 6
Fourths' t1fths and SO Specials AS egg
producers they are second to none. while
the plump yellow skinned IS with
Its fine grained flesh always tops the
market.
Old and young stock for sale Eggs
for Matching $500 to $500 for setting OF
l6.
EVANS BROTHERS, Townshend, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

George l. Manning. &c. of Warwick
Mass. owner of sawmll in the Rix-
ford woods in the northern part of the
town of Winchester was fatally injured
Friday when a heavy slab thrown from
a saw which he was operating struck
him in the head, fracturing his skull
He died during the evening. He leaves
a wife and six children
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
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Wouldn't It be nice within a week or 30
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self at home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS
Liquor Question Attracting Attention.

The question of license or no-license
for the coming year is attracting some
attention, but not as much as 1t should
and 1t Is not impossible that the apathy
of those Interested in no-license will lead
to the town going wet At this time 1t
Is well to look back and see how the
vote has stood in former years:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

The value of the total mineral output
of Alaska in 1911 Is estimated at $20, $40, =
900, compared with $16SS3.67s in 1910
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

1t is difficult to acquire a satisfactory
reputation on the strength of what you
are going to do some day.-[Chicago
News.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
Vermont Savings Bank

In accordance with Sections 81 and %
of No. 1853 Acts of Vermont legislature
of 1910, the Vermont Savings Bank here
by publishes the names of depositors on
whose accounts there has been no de-
post or withdrawal within the past 10
years, and whom its officers do not know
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

A. NJ. Shipman, formerly foreman of
the international Paper company, is now
located in Carthage. N Y
Mr. and Mrs George r. Wales left
yesterday for a trip of several weeks in
Texas, where the family have extensive
real estate Investments.
Miss Emma Small of Minneapolis. a
cousin of Mrs. NJ. H. Ray, and Mrs,
Frances p. Osgood of Concord, ~ H., a
sister of Mrs. Ray have spent portion
of the past week at the Ray home on
Rockingham road
e. L. Walker returned Thursday after
noon from a 10 days business trip to
Orlando. Fla, where he saw several
Bellows Falls people, among them Clark
Chase and Henry w. Howard, who are
spending the winter there.
Plans for more than usually extern
sive celebration of st. Patrick's day are
being made by the young people of St
Peters church in North Walpole The
committee Is working hard for this end
and varied program viii be announced
soon.
Daniel r. Campbell of Montpelier was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
Case of InfantlIe Paralysis.

A case of real infantile paralysis of a
serious and probably fatal character has
been discovered here the past week.
Last Sunday Dr. j. F.. O'Brien was called
to attend a Polish family in the Sd story
of Howard building over the telephone
exchange He at once suspected the
character of the disease and summoned
DIR. Holton, secretary of the state board
of health, who came that evening and
confirmed the diagnosis. ordering an
immediate and effective quarantine of
the premises. The patient is 80 years
old, named Theodore Markewicz and he
had been Ill without calling physician
for two weeks. He had worked for the
international Paper company previously,
He Is known as a man of good habits and
reputation. 1t Is not known where he
contracted the disease, which is of germ
origin. He is almost entirely paralyzed
at this time and the paralysis appears
to be rapidly increasing. All precautions
are being taken to prevent a spread OF
the disease
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
The REWARD OF
PERSEVERANCE,
How Champ Clark WO1 Ills
Population as q Cehaies.

u vas IN 9hs Fifty -thiE5 songress
chat Speaker Glars snade hi~ sepUta-
ton. but it was in the second session.
when the Wilson tariff dill was under
consideration. CLARK had something
or reputation as campaigner. but
he was not held in high esteem by
the Democratic managers Of the house.
He was regarded az back woodSy.' u
rough diamond. perhaps. but not % che
polish and "uavi!y that marked the
men in control. such az Crisp. che
eve BreckinriGges, Wilson. Gatherings.
Cochran. yurner ana others. Clark
wanted TO speak on ,he eariT. bue tEey
would no9 give aim time 90 speak in
che Gay sessions, and he wOulG mos
speak at night 20 empty seaa~.
lie waited unGil the bill was saksb
up under the five minute sule and pre-
pared speech Og an HioVs ana hal3
which be cu' np into tive minute
takes" committed ig 20 memory and
waited for an Opportunity. lie deliver
ed the first five minute talk. then @ hen
he had another chance talked eos au-
other five minutes. Ills time was en-
tended five minutes more. The third
time he talked fifteen minutes, and
when be next spoke his time was es-
tended until he had finished che vhols
speech. His reputation as 3 aebatts
was then established.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08

TIE newest embroideries Zoe che neSt
summer dress trimmings are grin
cipally upon cotton mGrquisette, and
the edges are IN an oIRnwork lace de
sign over which the embroidery is laiA
The colorings are rather on the Egyp,
tian order. only somewhat more sub
dued, many OF the pastel shades heing
employed.
In one piece vas O combination Of
mauve. delft blue. navy or rather q
more faded blue. olive and q darker
shade of green, done upon dark gray
or slate ground. This was in the form
Of dress pattern. In another instance
q revival of that old color "puce" was
shown. This is somewhat on the order
OF terra Gotta, but trif1e more dell
cate
There were some handsome pieces in
old rose ard others In black and white,
while a new butter shade. going more
into the canary than former butter col.
ors. is extremely popular.