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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
JAMAICA.

Ruth Mclean Is visiting her father
here.
George Wells of Brattleboro is in
town.
Fred Johnson of Manchester visited at
o. A. Johnson's. Friday.
Floyd Robinson of wardsboro spent
Sunday with Pearl Stark.
Paul Boynton Is i'll and c. c. Allen
is carrying the mail few days.
Rev. r. ]. Traynor and Floyd Clark
are visiting a few days in Hartford.
Charles Allen of Brattleboro Is quar-
antined for jiphtheria in the home of his
father, p. Allen.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. o. A. johnson returned
Thursday from visit to their son, N.
o. Johnson, in Searsburg.
Rev. and Mrs. T. Crossley Brewster
and daughter, Esther were guests OF
e. NJ Butler the first of the week.
In the Congregational church Sunday
sermon by the pastor, Rev. r. j. M
Traynor, at II a. m. Sunday school al
1915 p. m. Christian Endeavor meeting
at D. M, subject What the coming OF
| Christ has done and will do for the
world" Leader, r. ]. M. Traynor
In the Baptist church on Sunday
morning, Dec %, at IL o'clock, preach
| ing by the pastor, Rev. T. Crossley
| Brewster, subject, THE Message Of
| Christmas or Jesus the Wonderful
In the evening at o'clock there will b.
| a union praise service In the Congre.
gational church. consequently there will
be no service in the Baptist church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
A MUCH ADMIRED HORSE.
William, 81 Years Old, Was Found Dead
Sunday MornIng-Was a Grandson Of
the Famous Daniel Lambert.

In the report of the Valley fair in
1895 The Phoenix printed the following
notice: Prominent horsemen in the days
Of Vermont Black Hawk and Ethan AL
len recalled the beauty Of their offspring
most wildly as the Arab sheik' ap-
peared at the head of the parade,
mounted upon a direct descendant of
this world famous family. Never, they
say, since the days of the 'Warder mare,
which was sold to the Duke of MARI
borough and taken to England, has so
beautiful an animal been seen"
This reference was to the handsome
white horse owned by Charles H. Pratt,
which was ridden at the head of the
coaching parade at that time by the late
George w. Baker in the costume of an
Arab sheik. This horse, William, was
found dead Sunday morning in Henry
B. Aliens stable, where he had been
cared for in recent years. William was
81 years old and as an old horse was pure
white, although his coloring in his prime
was dapple gray. He was bred in Mid
dlebury and was bought at the Vermont
Horse Breeders meeting in Rutland at
the age of two years by the late William
Chaplin, and upon Mr.. Chapin's death be-
came the property of Mr.. Pratt Will
liam was sired by Motion, a son of the
great Vermont sire, Daniel Lambert
and his dam was sired by Smiths Co
lumbus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
CHESTERFIELD, N. n.
Mumps are prevalent in town.

Mumps are prevalent in town.
Rev. N. L. Porter conducted services
in the Methodist church Sunday.
Snow is hoped for by the teamsters.
1t would greatly improve travelling.
Mrs. Lizzie Butler has been away
about 10 days visiting her sister in
Amherst, Mass. =.
Fred Porter, Lyle Rice and George
Webb were successful hunters Of deer
during the open season.
The women met with Mrs. Spaulding
Wednesday to prepare for Christmas
tree to be held the coming week.
The store and residences of Charles
Spaulding and Felix Forgette were
lighted by electricity for the first time
this week.
We are glad to report that there was
not an accident OF any nature during the
deer season just closed. Twelve or more
deer were taken,
Mrs. Mary Converse, widow of Ma
thanial Webb and lifelong resident OF
this town until two years ago, died in
Winchester and the funeral was held
Tuesday. The body was brought here
for burial beside her husband, who died
several years ago. She leaves one son,
George W. Webb. and two daughters,
Mrs. Sarah Hammond and Mrs. Hattie
Smith of Winchester, and number OF
grandchildren. For years she had been
unable to walk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
THOMPSON CAIN.

thompson Cain, 81, a well-known res
ident and formerly for many years an
Industrious and successful farmer. died
of apoplexy about 1890 o'clock Monday
forenoon in his home at IL Myrtle street
Mr. Cain went to Freeman SCOTS
grocery store on an errand and was
stricken while in the store A physician
and nurse were summoned and Mr.. Cain
was taken at once to his home. Every
thing possible was done for him, but he
died without regaining consciousness
Mr.. Cain was native of Portadown,
Ireland, where he was born July /, 1851
He was the youngest of flve sons OF
James and Jane CHicklanj) Cain When
he was a boy of II years he came to
this country. Being a weaver by trade,
he found employment in the old jordan
Il Marsh wooden mill on Birge street,
where ne remained until the mill was
closed. Then he went to Putney, doing
the same kind of work there for a few
years Returning to Brattleboro he en-
tered the employ of DR.. Henry D. Hol-
ton and remained with him about seven
years, when he bought a farm in dis
trict No. 6, a few miles out of the
village, which he carried on successfully
70 years.
In 1901 Mr.. Cain moved back to the
village and rented the house at II
Myrtle street which he later bought and
In which he had since lived. He return
ed to his native land once since coming
to this country.
He married., May 6, 1874, Mary Gain
ard. who died last August. To them
were born four children, Walter T., who
died In 1908, Nina NJ. and Louis A. OF
Brattleboro and Henry G. of Science
tady, N. Y. Besides the children he
leaves one grandchilj, Dorothy, of Yves,
Brattleboro, and three brothers. Thomas
and James of this town and William OF
Newtonville, Mass. His Oldest brother
John, died last spring
Funeral services were held in ths
nome at O'Clock yesterday afternoon
Rev. Andrew Harper. jr., rector of st
Michaers Episcopal church, officiattng
The burial took place in the family lot
| In Meeting House Hill cemetery. The
bearers were E. w. Gibson, w. J. Cain
George Cain and w. T. Mooney. Man,
beautiful flowers attested the lovinf
sympathy of friends and relatives
possessing a genial temperament, Mr.
| Cain formed many friendships, both II
Brattleboro and other towns. He wa.
generous and kind hearted, always ac.
commodating and ready to do anyon,
a favor. He was fond of children and
many OF them were included In his wild,
circle of friends. Mr.. Cain was devoted
to his family, who have the sympath,
OF the community. He was a faithful
member OF St Michael's Episcopa
church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
Vernon. Lead. In Butter Production.

The Vermont Dairymen's association
will meet in Burlington, January to 8.
The year has been prosperous for dairy
men in the state and figures issued by
the census bureau relating 20 dairy
products show that the state produces
more pounds Of butter per capita than
any other in the union the average being
800 pounds. The state also ranks third
in production Of cheese, per capita.
Vermont which ranks 43d in population
stands ninth in production OF cheese,
10th in value OF condensed milk, manu-
featured, and eleventh in the production
of butter.
Vermont produces more butter in fac
tories than on farms. the figures being
900 pounds In factories and 49,
10000 pounds on farms. The census
figures indicate 146 butter factories. 81
cheese factories and three condensed
milk factories in this state.
The total value Of butter produced Is
s10,207. 900; value OF cheese s395,77S; con-
densed milk. s975.66S. These figures
cover the markets OF 1909. The increase
Is substantial and dairymen have reason
to consider their business one OF profit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
Made $4,000 on One Deal.

Walter c. Piper sold the FOUR story
brick building at 1S0-1S2 Jefferson ave-
nue. and 56-5s Woodward avenue last
week to William H. Miller and Norvall
A. Hawkins. The building, which is
IT, shaped, surrounds the Pail Mall
hotel on the southeast corner OF Wood
ward and Jefferson avenues. The 'front.'
age on Jefferson avenue is AZ feet and
on Woodward avenue 4S feet.
The property was bought about six
weeks ago by Mr.. Piper and was val
ued at about $125.000. He made s12,-
600 on the deal, which was negotiated
by John H. Tigchon and Frank c. Nall
-IDetroit, Mich. News Tribune.
Mr.. Piper is former Brattleboro boy
and brother of States Attorney A. "
d. Piper. He has been very successful ir
recent years in handling large real estate
transactions in Detroit, Baltimore and
other cites.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
MAY REMOVE POLE LINE.
Owner Of GuIIford Telephone Line Says
Returns Are inadequate-Future De.
pends Upon the Patrons.

Returns Are NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. De.
ponds Upon the Patrons.
1t is apparent that IL the people be-
yond Guilford Centre wish to preserve
their telephone connection with Brattie-
boro they will have to make a move in
that direction before long. Frank l..
Wellman of Guilford Centre, owner and
manager of the Guilford line the past
eight years, has decided that there is
not enough return in the business to pay
him for maintaining 1t, and he will sell
or lease 1t or remove the poles and
wires that he owns. The subscribers in
Guilford and Guilford Centre held a
meeting recently and decided that they
would undertake to maintain the line in
those villages but whether they would
buy or lease the property was not de-
cided. No action has been taken by the
subscribers beyond Guilford Centre.
The first telephone line from Brat
tleboro through Gulford was the old
Childs single wire line to Green River.
Afterward 1t became the property of the
New England Telephone e. Telegraph
company. About eight years ago the
latter company decided to throw up the
line beyond the Weatherhead Hollow
bridge in Gulford, whereupon Mr.. Well
man bought the line from that point
to Green River and made extensions,
the longest one being to Otis Amidon's
in Halifax. He owns 20 miles of poles
and 20 miles of wire, including a set OF
wires on the five miles of the New Eng
land company's poles between the
Weatherhead Hollow bridge and Brat
tleboro.
Mr.. Wellman has devoted a large
amount of time toward keeping the line
free from trouble and in trying to give
adequate service, and he is entitled tc
credit for performing a public service
with meagre recompense. Since the es-
adjustment of the common battery sys-
TEN few years ago the demand upon his
time has been greater than ever, and ar
unexpected tax burden has been tnrus,
| upon him. For these reasons he has
decided to make a change Jan. 1. Fiji.
teen subscribers and two public pa,
stations are listed on the Guilford ex.
change in the New England Telephon,
q Telegraph company's directory.
The subscribers nave little expectatio,
that the New England company will
extend Its line through to Halifax.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL
EXHIBITION BY BILLIARD EXPERTS.
Wheel Club Members and Their quests
Entertained by Playing Of Former New
England Champions.

England Champions.
The most skilful exhibition of billiard
playing ever witnessed in Brattleboro,
by the present generation at least, was
enjoyed in Grange hall Monday night by
a company of about 200 men, members
Of the Vermont Wheel club and their
invited guests. The performers were
Moses Yatter former New England
champion, who became known as an ex-
pert in the game years ago when he was
a boy in Montpelier. and George Carter,
who also has held the New England
championship and is instructor in the
game for the Boston Athletic associa-
ton.
Seats in ampitheatre style surrounded
the table, which was well lighted. At
the close of the playing both profess
SIGNALS spoke in complimentary terms of
the lighting and the arrangements for
the match.
The players were introduced by DR..
A. l.. Pettee, president of the club.
Houghton Seaverns acted as referee,
scorer and announcer. The first contest
was regular three-ball billiards, Yatter
winning 200 to 1870. Carter started poor
ly, while Yatter clicked off 40 points in
the third inning and 40 in the fourth,
and soon had lead of 10S to 20. In
the sixth inning Carter made the high
run Of the game, scoring n points. and
umn against 1S1 for Yatter Yatter miss
ed twice in succession and then made
but a single point, and in the 10Th in
ming the score was Yatter 1872 and Carter
$50. In the goth inning Yatter garnered
IS points and won the game His av-
erage was exactly 10.
Both players showed improvement In
the 12-inch balk line game which Yatter
won in IA innings with an average of
14S. Yatter started with runs of SO and
A and at the end Of the second inning
had so points to for Carter. Carter
remained far in the rear until the ninth
inning, when he made the high run of
the evening, 81 points. This brought his
score up to 14S against 156 for Yatter
In the 10th inning the score was Carter
161 Yatter 1853: in the 18th Carter 49,
Yatter 1877, in the 18th Carter 1877, Yat-
ter 49, Yatter, playing first, in the 18th
inning, ran points and Carter drew a
blank, leaving the score Carter 1877
Yatter 176. Yatter in the first half OF
the 14th inning ran the game out with
"a points.
During an intermission of an hour
refreshments were served in Grange ban
quet hail.
On returning to the hall a three
cushion game was played, Carter win.
ming rs to 7. Yatter gave an exhib-
ition of finger billiards, and Garter
demonstrated trick. fancy and dificul
shots, showing how points had beer
made by Champion Hoppe. Schafer ant
other wonders in the game.
The plays in both the matches and the
exhibitions were warmly applauded fire..
quently. The ease with which both
players executed draws. masses ant
other difficult shots was a revelation t.
many Of the spectators who had never
before seen famous professionals in tn,
game The ability to control the ball.
for position aroused as much surpris,
and admiration as the execution of an,
single shots.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
eRATTLEeoRo COURT REFORM.
Mr.. Crosby's Bill to Extend Jurisdiction
Of Municipal court-sessions In New
fame, Londonderry and Wilmington.

REPRESENTATIVE e. c. Crosby intro
duced bill amending the charter of the
Brattleboro municipal court In the
House Thursday, which would greatly
facilitate and reduce the expense Of lit
igation in many small cases of the
county. This measure would tend to the
disposition of most of the small cases
in the municipal court and thus decrease
the number of cases on the county court
docket, for questions of law could be
taken directly to the supreme court for
final determination This bill would give
the municipal court Jurisdiction through
out the entire county while at the pre-
sent time it only has Jurisdiction in a
few towns near Brattleboro in civil
cases. The result is that the local court
is constantly asked to take charge of
cases in which the litigants live in one
OF the towns in the county that are not
within the Jurisdiction of either of the
municipal courts of the county, and
many small cases are tried in justice
court and appealed to county court that
could be disposed of If they could be
tried in municipal court Very frequent
ly these small cases clutter I'D the
county court docket and impede the
transaction of important business and
besides burdens the state with heavy
| expense. The passage of this bill would
without doubt reduce the expense to the
| small matters, while 1t would also
eliminate to litigants the expense of a
| county court trial
The bill provides that cases may be
| returable in Brattleboro on Monday OF
| every week. and then arrangement can
| be made for the trial of the case at the
place most convenient to the parties In
volved 1t also provides for holding
court the first Wednesday of each
month in Newfane. the second Wejnes-
day in each month in Londonderry and
the third Wednesday in each month in
| Wilmington. This does not mean tina,
these three towns are the only towns
| outside of Brattleboro that would be
favored with sessions of the court be-
cause the bill provides that at these
sessions arrangements could be made tt
try cases at any points in the count,
where the convenience of the partie.
would be most accommodated. Under
the present charter questions Of Law
may be taken to the supreme court ir
all cases tried in the municipal court
out cases involving over $50 may be an.
pealed. This bill raises the limit of an
peal from $50 to $780, which will helm IL
dispose of many cases involving am
cunts between these sums without {
county court trial. If the contention
hinges upon point of law then thi
can be finally determined much auicke
IN the supreme court. Judge w. r
Daley of the municipal court is a warn
supporter of the bill as drafted. and dur
ing his incumbency as Judge has finall,
disposed of large number of case
even with his limited Jurisdiction Tn
passage of this bill would enable him I,
handle many more cases of a civil ma
ture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
EAST JAMAICA.

Mrs. N F. Pierce is seriously i'll.
E. M. Howard returned home from
New York Saturday.
E. NJ. Butler and son, Frederic, visited
last week in Montpelier.
w. j. Allen of Greenfield called on
his sisters here Sunday.
Little Ruth Howard of Brattleboro is
staying with Mrs. Patterson.
Mrs. Louise Whitney of Brattleboro
is a guest of her mother, Mrs. c. E
Symonds.
Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Howe of Brat
tleboro were guests at w. s. Aliens
this week.
There will be a Christmas tree and
entertainment in the River schoolhoust
next Tuesday evening. All are cordially
invited
Charles Leonard of Simonsville was
here over Sunday with his brother
Frank Leonard, who is i'll with blood
poisoning
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Peck and laugh
ter were in Bennington the first of thu
week to visit Mr.. Peck's father, who Il
in feeble health
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
LONDONDERRY.

Miss Katherine Starr is helping at the
postoffice.
DR.. Calvin was in Burlington Monday
and Tuesday
Miss Marion Gibson was in Brattle-
boro Saturday.
A. B. Waite has gone to Fitchbure
and Worcester.
Mrs. Ella Payne has gone to Boston
to stay through the winter.
Mrs. Fannie Wilkins has received
news of the death of her nephew In
Brandon.
The Congregational society will have
an oyster supper and entertainment In
Union hall this, Friday. evening.
For the benefit of the library, 1.-The
Girl from Colorado will be given ir
Union hall Tuesday evening, Dec. 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
SOUTH WlNDHAM.

Ora Cheney has finished work at Alva
Harriss.
Guy Rhoades visited last week with
his grandmother, Mrs Elnora Rhoades.
Mrs. Hugh Holden and little Ruth
Ford, NJ. F. Wescotts granddaughter,
are i'll.
Mrs Lewis Jenison and little son Wis
tied Mrs. tensions aunt in Brattleboro a
few days last week.
s. A. Holden has gone to Forestdale
to visit his son, George, and family
From there he will go to Hogansburg, N
Y, to his daughters and then to How.
ard City, Mich.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
FOR BALD HEADS
A Treatment That Costs Nothing ~ II
Eatls.

We want you to try three large bottles
Of Rexall "93" Hair Tonic on our per-
sonai guarantee that the trial will not
cost you a penny II 1t does not give you
absolute satisfa elton. That's proof OF our
faith in this remedy, and 1t should indis-
putably demonstrate that we know what
we are talking about when we say that
Rexaii "93" Hair Tonic win retard bald
ness, overcome scalp and hair ailments,
and IL any human agency can accomplish
this result II may also be relied upon to
promote a new growth Of hair.
Remember we are basing our state
ments upon what has already been ac-
complished by the use of Rexall '93" Hair
Tonic, and we have the right to assume
that what it has done for thousands OF
others IL win do for you. In any event
you cannot lose anything by giving 1t a
trial on our liberal guarantee. Two sizes
soc and $1.00. Remember, you can OBJ
tain Rexall Remedies in this commu-
nifty only at our store-The Rexall Store,
Brooks Hous Pharmacy, 80 Main Street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
Appalling Record Of Railway ca.ualtIe.

A record Of 1915 persons killed and
operation OF steam railroad trains In the
United States Is appalling Yet these
are the figures for the year ending June
30. according to the Interstate Com
merce Commission. And this does not
include 400 employees killed and s2.363 in
jured through Industrial accidents" not
connected with the operation OF trains.
Such casualty list Is enough to prompt
the serious search made by the COM
mission for the causes which render
railway accidents so common.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
WEST GUILEoRp.

The annual meeting Of the West Gull
ford Baptist church and society will be
held in the vestry next week Saturday,
Dec. 2S, at / p. m. All members are
urged to be present.
There will be Christmas concert and
tree in the Baptist church Christmas
eve, Dec. "a. An invitation is extended
to any who win come with their pres
ents and share the tree.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
Crosby and Other Progressives Good
Material.

The Progressive leaders in the House
Cook OF Lyndon, Jose OF Johnson, Cros-
by OF Brattleboro-are proving among
the best material in that body. What is
especially notable and praiseworthy is
their disposition to rise above petty po-
litical jockeying and sct in the direction
OF the states best welfare. even II 1t
involves changing their opinions and
positions, as evidence comes to them OF
and News.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

FREMONT HAMILTON. M. D.
Office and residence, No. Linden street.
Hours, until a. M, l to $50 and early
evening to 7.30. Sundays, 1 ID , p. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

DIR. c. @. WHEELER,
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN
10 Crosby Block, Office hours 9 to II and
2 to 4. Other hours by appointment Resi-
dence 9 Spruce St. Telephone connections
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

DIR. GEORGE r. ANDERSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Surgery in all its branches q specially.
Office and residence, Ss Main street. Office
hours, until 10 a. m, to $50 p. m, even
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

A. I. MILLER, M. d.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Hooker block; 8 till 9 a. m, I to 2, $50
to 8 p. m. Telephone 237-1.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

DIR. HENRY TUCKER.
Residence, Grove street, telephone, 2s8.
Office, Leonard block. Hours, 1.30 to and
7 to 9. Telephone, 1913.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

THOMAS RICE, M. d.
Office and residence over Vermont Savings
Bank. Hours 8 to 9 a. m, to , and TO 8
p. m. Telephone 212.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

DIR. G. r. BARBER, DENTIST.
Union Block, Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
BUSINESS CARDS.

w. n. MOVES, N. d.
Specialist Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat. OF.
fee hours, ola a. m, IS p: m. Wednesday
other evenings by appointment American
Building, Bfsttieboro. Appointments 70,
glasses fitting mad, BY mali or telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

@. B. HUNTER, M. D.
Office Williston building over SCOTS gro
Gerry store. Hours to ) and $50 to 8 p. m.
Telephone 288. Residence, West Brsttleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

DIR. L. s. EDWARDS,
DENTIST.
Hooker block, Main Street. Telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

DIR. H. p. GREENE,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office, Bank block Hours, 8 to 9 .. m,
to and ? to 8 p. m. Residence, 81 Green
street. Telephone connections.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

Office / Elliot St. Specialists In the correc.
ton Of defective vision. Examination hours
9. to IL a. m, $50 to. S p. m. Evenings,
pointments at your convenience. Phone s,-M