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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
WEST DUMMERSToN.

Mrs. E. ]. wilkins, who has been Sc
riously i'll with a bronchial trouble sew
eral days, is more comfortable.
Samuel Young of Greenfield, Mass, and
a lady friend spent Sunday with his
mother, Mrs. Nettie Young, at S. s.
Washers.
The ladies' society will meet with Mrs.
Herbert Tuttle next Wednesday after
noon. 1t is hoped there may be a good
attendance.
C. S. wilkins is driving a matched
pair of handsome iron gray horses, one
of which he bought last week in Green
field. Mass.
James Clark, ST., returned last week
from an extended visit with relatives
and friends in several Massachusetts
towns; also in Milford and Marlboro, N.
H.
Thomas Clark and Wilfred NORM went
Monday to Shelburne Falls, Mass, where
they will be employed by the Legs Con-
struction Co., under the supervision of
R. E. Coombs
All members of the Grange who are
interested in the new work are requested
to meet in Grange hall Saturday, Feb. 3,
at p. m, to discuss the matter and
transact other necessary business.
A class of five were instructed in the
first and second degrees in the Grange
meeting TUESDAY evening. Inc remain
ing degrees will be conferred Feb. H.,
when the work will be in charge of a
special degree team from Putney Grange.
Mrs. E. j. Slocum, who was operated
upon by DR.. F. H. O'Connor in the Me-
mortal hospital in Brattleboro two
months ago, returned home Tuesday
much improved in health, but it will be
some time. before she fully RECEIVERS her
strength.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. M. Jones and daugh-
ter, Gladys, have returned home after
spending several days at F. F. Phillips's.
Mr.. Jones recently sold his farm in
Morrisville and while here looked at sew
eral farms with a view to buying He
was very favorably impressed with at
least one of them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
SOUTH VERNON.

Miss Pauline Fairman is helping Mrs
Charles Spear.
The subject for next Sunday morning s
sermon will be, Human questionings
answered by divine revelation"
C. F. Fairman's teams have been NOV
ing Ed. Sauiress steam mill from Hins-
dale to the Weatherhead lot on Charles
mountain this week.
The topic for the Loyal Workers
meeting next Sunday evening will be
Blessings attended upon brotherly
love" Leader Rev. A. E. Phelps.
Mrs. j. A. Beers, who has been
i'll with grip, is slowly improving. She
is now able to sit up a little. She is
cared for by a nurse. Mrs. Amy Beers
Mrs Hattie Blodgett of Jacksonville
came Tuesday for a few days visit with
her son, Ernest Blodgett. who was so
badly hurt a short time ago. He is i'm
proving and is able to be around the
house.
wedding reception was given to Mr.
and Mrs. George Beauregard last even
ing in Johnson hall. They returned from
their wedding trip Saturday. Mr.. Beau
regard is telegraph operator at South
Vernon depot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
DUN M ERSTON.

NJ. F. Dutton was in Wilmington last
week.
Miss Florence Ray Is spending a few
days at Briar Cliff farm.
Mrs. Alice Stoddard of Athol, Mass,
was at c. G. Walkers last week.
Mrs Mary Knight has been called to
Vernon by the illness of her mother, Mrs.
Lee.
George Richardson Of Greenfield, Mass,
has been spending a few days at w. B.
Reeds.
b. S. Balestier and daughter have
moved to the Bacon place at Dummers-
ton Centre.
The school speaking contest will take
place tonight in the church at Dunn
merston Centre.
The question for discussion at the next
Grange meeting, Feb. s, is WHO Is the
best farmer in this locality, and why?''
The Grange held successful mas
querade ball Jan. rs with excellent at
tendance. Many were in costume and
the affair was a great success financially.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
The Aim Of All Teaching.

The pressing inquiry. then. for all un-
dergraduate training Is. Are we giving
our boys the kind OF education which will
fill their future life with meaning? A
man must Hive with himself. He must
be a good companion for himself. col
lege graduate. whatever his speciality,
should be able to spend an evening apart
from the crowd. The theatre, the auto
mobile, the lobster palace. were never
intended to be the chief end OF collegi-
ate education.
A college course should give the I'M
dergraduate tastes. temperament and
habits of reading. graduate who
studies to be a specialist In any line
needs also the education which will give
him depth, background and the historical
Significance Of civilization and life In
general-[From Clayton Sedgwick Coop
er's "The American Undergraduate" In
the February Century.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
The PUTNEY COLUMN
Mrs. William Robertson.

Two weeks following the death of her
husband, Mrs. Abby A. Robertson, 10,
widow of Capt. William Robertson, died
In her home Tuesday evening about 9
o clock, after a short Illness with pneu-
monia. She had been i'm an enfeebled
condition a number of years and the
strain incident to the Illness and death of
Mr.. Robertson proved more than her
strength could Withstand and induced
pneumonia. The end came peacefully.
Mrs Robertson was born in Landgrove
April 8, 1882, and was the eldest of 13
children of Dr. Amore and Abigail
(Drown) Benson. When she was young
her mother died and she cared for her
father and her brothers and sisters. In
1854 she was married to Capt. William
Robertson Of this town, proprietor of the
Owl paper mill, whose death took place
Jan. Is of this year. They spent 81 years
of married life in devotion to each other.
Three children were born to them, all
of whom survive. They are Fred F..
Robertson and Frank M Robertson, who
have assisted in the Owl mill, and Helen
M, wife of Herbert L. Bailey, all of this
town. She also leaves a granddaughter,
Mrs. F. W. Dodge of Springfield, this
state, a great grandson, William Robert
son Dodge, and two brothers, Henry
Benson of Concord, Mass, and Merrill
Benson of Morristown, MINI. The funer-
al will take place in the home this after
noon at 2.15 o'clock.
Mrs Robertson was a deeply lovable
woman, a devoted wife and mother, and
gave her best efforts for the comfort and
enjoyment OF her family. She was Of
retiring disposition, but was very hos
pitable and found great pleasure in the
visits of her friends. She was warm
hearted and generous, sympathetic and
responsive in the face of every need
doing often more than her strength would
warrant To those who remain the
memory of her will be precious
heritage. Their many friends sympathize
with the members of the family in their
Bereavement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Seriously Burned In Shanty.

A shocking accident happened Sunday
evening, when Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Guyette and infant child of Winchester,
were burned seriously in fire
which destroyed their shanty on Frank
Amidon's timber lot in F1tzwlliam.
which Mr.. Guyette was clearing of with
his steam MILL The accident was the
result OF an explosion of a 5-gallon can
of kerosene, which stood back OF the
stove. Mr., Guyette seized the 11-months-
old child and jumped into a nearby
brook and then rescued his wife. His
mother escaped without injury. The
family lost nearly all their clothing, but
Mr.. Guyette wrapped his wife and child
In blankets and started In a sleigh for
the nearest house, long distance away,
being obliged to draw the sleigh much
OF the way, as the horse was unruly. Nc
telephone was near and 1t was some
time before physician could be sum-
moned. Mrs. Guyette was terribly
burned the whole length of her back and
the baby was burned about the face and
head. Mr.. Guyette's burns were confined
| to one leg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02

friend her loyalty, love and devotion
were answering and unbounded Her
greatest happiness was to serve those
she loved with no thought of self and
doing little acts of kindness for every
one she knew Her ever ready helpful
and frankly expressed sympathy to
those in trouble was unfailing. She al
ways looked for and so found the best
side of peoples character and no one
ever heard her speak an unkind or I'M
charitable word Even those who only
knew her slightly will always remember
her sweet, cordial greeting and thought
full interest in their welfare. Our heart
felt sympathy goes out to her husband,
her father and her large circle of
friends who so truly loved her and who
will deeply mourn her loss"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
Central Vermont Railway
Trains Leave 1rattlsboro.

Trains Leave Brattleboro.
Sal g. m. Daily. Express for SPRING
field and New York.
tbs a. m. Except Sunday. Mail for New
London. Worcester and Boston
7.so a. m. Except Sunday. Mixed for
South Londonderry.
go a. m. Except Sunday. Local for
Springfield and New York.
lo.15 a. m Except Sunday. Local for
New London. Worcester and Boston.
207 D. m. Except Sunday. Local for
Springfield and New Fork
$50 D. m. Except Sunday. Local for
New London. Worcester. Boston and
New York via the Northern Line
AIT p. m. Daily. Express for SPRING
field and New York.
400 p m. Except Sunday. Mall for
South Londonderry.
aN p. m. Sundays only Local for
Springfield and New York.
asa p. m. Except Sunday. Local for
Springfield and New York.
Trains Arrive srattisboro.
ISL a. m Daily. Local from Spring.
$50 a, m. Except Sunday. Mail from
South Londonderry.
1000 a. m. Except Sunday. Mail from
New York, via Norwich Line steam
ers, New London and Boston.
HOS a m Except Sunday. Mall from
Springfield.
1.27 D. m Daily. Express from New
York and Springfield.
| rot D. m. Except Sunday. Express from
New London, Worcester and Boston
l1 D. m. Except Sunday. Mixed from
South Londonderry.
SIS D. m. Except Sunday. Local from
New York and Springfield.
500 p. m. Except Sunday. Mail fron
New London. Worcester and Boston
los p. m. Daily. Express from New
York and Springfield.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02

Mrs. T. r. Calender is in Boston
spending a few days with her children.
Electricity has been installed in the
Dickinson library and it is very salts
factory.
1t is reported that Herbert Reed has
sold his mill and business and will seek
employment elsewhere.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Proctor have re-
turned to the village. having been for
several months out in the country.
Measles are so prevalent that the East
Mortified schools have been closed for
the present, and the Moody schools
quarantined.
The dancing school seems to be the
most popular form of amusement the
evening class having 10 members while
the day class has nearly DO
A supper was given by the men of the
Unitarian parish on Thursday night
Chatting dishes were used and a fine sup
per was served. the women, however
contributing pastry.
George Mason has stored his goods
His wife has gone to her home and he
will board with his mother for the pres
ent. The house in which he lived has
been sold and he was unable to find &
tenement.
The infant daughter of Albert Irish
has been taken to the Greenfield hospita
In the hope that its life may be saved
Very feeble at birth. 1t will require tn
most exacting care. which can be givel
best in a hospital.
The Fortnightly last Monday was wei
attended. Mrs. Merrill sang two trencl
| songs and Mrs. F.. X. Caldwell con
| tributed the current events. The sub
| ject OF the afternoon was Victor Hugo
In charge of Mrs. Fred Holton. who rea'
| a paper Others assisting we're Mrs
Sherwin. Miss Leonard and Mrs. Rich
| ardson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02

B. c. Clemens lost a valuable horse
this week.
Mrs. John Patterson, ST., has been in
Walpole this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Underwood of
Hinsdale were in town Monday.
Among those who are i'll this week are
Mrs. S. NJ. Benway and Lawrence Berry.
Mrs. M. D. Whitman was taken sud-
denly i'll Saturday morning. but is i'm
proving a little.
+. w. Kimball of Bethel, Me-. brother
in-law of Rev. ]. E. Berry, visited at
the Baptist parsonage Tuesday
Hubbard c. Black of Greenfield, Mass,
was in town Saturday, accompanied by
a real estate agent, Mr.. Benson.
The board of civil authority will meet
in the selectmen's room in the town hall
for the abatement of taxes Feb. 10 from
to 8 p. m.
The property of the Putney Creamery
association was sold by auction Saturday,
George Townshend Of Dummerston buy
ing 1t for 1905.
Chauncey Brainard of Springfield, Mass,
were at their mothers, Mrs. H. II. Brain
ards, Wednesday.
b. NJ Reed is moving his mill back
from West Dummerston and will again
set II up on the Harding lot where 1t
previously was located.
Mrs Flora p Cole entertained the
Fortnightly club Friday afternoon. Mrs.
H. T. Coo gave an excellent paper on
MARY, Queen OF Scots.
Mr. Alden Of Alden Brothers Of Boston
and his son are here experimenting the
Job of putting in the ice at their Ice
house at the railroad yard
Albert Townsend and w. A. Wood
of this town and George Townsend and
son, Charles, of Dummerston attended
the funeral of Warner Townsend In
Saxtons River Wednesday.
Many preparations have been in prog
ress for several days for the leap year
dance to be given this evening in the
town hall. RockwellS trio and ladies'
orchestra of Holyoke, Mass, will furnish
the music.
All persons having claims against the
the proper officers during the week end
ing Feb 10. Those receiving town orders
should present them to the town treas
urer for prompt payment
Many people in this town will be in
terested in reading a beautiful tribute t
one whose death was recorded in thi:
column Jan. 10. The quotation Is from
the Walpole correspondence in the Bel
lows Falls Times: "In the death of Mrs
Charles w. Adams QLouisa Bellows Hay
ward) which occurred on Friday, Jan
IL, after an illness of but five days du
ration, Walpole has lost from its mids
one of the sweetest, gentlest most un
selfish women that ever blessed tn
earth. AS wife, daughter, sister o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
EAST PUTNEY.

Lawrence Reynolds, who has been i'll
with laryngitis, is much improved.
John Nichols is expecting men and
tools this week to open his copper and
graphite mine.
Patrick Clune Is housed with grip. His
daughter. Mrs. George Shuman of Brat
tleboro, visited her parents Wednesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
Excellent Sunday School Institute.

In spite of stormy weather an excel
lent Sunday school institute was held in
the Congregational church Monday af-
ternoon and evening. These meetings
are being held in nearly every town in
Cheshire county, as well as throughout
the state. under the auspices of the New
Hampshire Sunday School association
This association includes all schools of
the state who use the Bible as a text
book. The meeting opened at p M,
the speakers being Rev. E. NJ. Fuller of
Concord, general secretary for the state
Mrs. George w. Hendrick, state elemen-
tary superintendent, of Nashua, NJ H.,
and Rev. H. H. Stetson, county vice.
president, OF Troy, N. H. The after
noon meeting was devoted to conference
meetings. with the idea of reaching the
needs of the local schools. In the even
ing session platform addresses were
given by the three speakers. The ad-
dresses were all very helpful and prac-
teal, and along progressive lines
of Sunday school work. Owing to
the storm only a small number
were present, which was unfortunate as
Hinsdale Sunday school workers rarely
have so good an opportunity to hear in
their own town the best speakers that
the state affords upon progressive lines
of Sunday school work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02

A number of children are having
measles.
Harry Alderman spent Sunday with
his family here.
Miss Mabel Cairns of Greenfield has
been visiting her cousin, Mrs Harold
Streeter
Mrs. Cynthia Park and Mrs. Harold
Streeter went to the Methodist ladies'
society circle in Bernardston Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02

The Windsor stage horses driven by
Mr.. Tier and owned by Charles Douglas
ran away as the stage came into town
lided with a telephone pole, which freed
the horses and demolished the front
of the coach. Edwin White, the only
passenger, was taken from the inside of
the coach with a long cut across the
forehead and on the top of his head, also
are feared.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
FElCHVlClE.
New Town Hall Dedicated.

AS a fitting memorial to his father and
a substa ntial token Of his affection and
interest In his native town, Wallace Rob-
inson of Boston has built and lavishly
furnished the new town hall. which was
dedicated Feb. /. 1t is heated by two
furnace and lighted by electricity. A
new piano stands in the auditorium and
Is but another instance of Mr.. Robinson's
generosity to his childhood home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
Found Dead In Bed.

William ]. Leonard. so, farmer of
this place, was found dead in bed Tues
day morning Mr.. Leonard had been
having jaundice and heart trouble, but
had been about his work as usual all the
time He had lived here 90 years with
sisters, Miss Bell, who died last April
and Miss Eileen, who survives. Much
sympathy is expressed for the latter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
A Scientific Theory.

Now they claim that the human body
contains sulphur"
I'm what amount?'
"Oh. in varying quantities"
well, that may account for some
girls making better matches than 9TH
ers."-[Pittsburg Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
WEST NoRTHFIELD, MASS.
Beauregard. Livingston Wedding.

George Beauregard, telegraph operator
at the station here. and Miss Margaret
Livingston of F'tchburg were married
Wednesday evening Jan. a. in the home
of the brides aunt in Boston. Mr.. and
Mrs. Beauregard came here Saturday to
the home which was in readiness for
them. reception was given them last
evening by the neighbors and friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02

The Powers drug store, the Grtswold
meat market. Ball Ripleys grocery
store and Woodbury. & Lesure's furniture
store, all on Main street in Winchester,
were broken into Saturday night, appar-
emily by boys. A small amount OF money
was taken in each place. the total being
about $25.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02

Mrs. H. w. Taylor was ill a few days
this week
G. E. Stevens spent Sunday in Ben
nington-
Mrs. W. w. King is i'll with a auinsey
| sore throat.
Miss Lena Kelly of Ashuelot visited
relatives in town last week.
Frank Golden of Holyoke came satur-
day to visit his father here
Miss Mae Crowley of New Britain,
Conn. is visiting friends in town.
| Mrs. Joseph Bergeron went to Green
| field Monday to spend few days.
Henry Baldwin of the soldiers home in
| Tilton visited Charles Owen Monday.
Frank A. Davis has been confined to
| the house the past week with eczema.
Mrs. ]. P. Davenport. who has been
| i'll some time, Is in a serious condition.
Mrs. w. s. Kimball visited few days
| in Springfield the latter part of last
| week.
Miss Lila Britton of Greenfield spen
Sunday with her sister. Mrs. Charles
Stafford.
The railroad surveyors are still al
work at various point upon this side OF
| the river
Miss LILA Britton Of Greenfield spen,
B
| Stafford.
Martin Perkins, who had been in Hud
son, Mass, several days, returned home
Monday.
Rev. P. S. Cahill was called to st
Adams last week by the serious Illness
OF brother.
George Abbott returned to Canada Fri
day after a visit of several weeks will
| his family here.
Mrs. w. D. Trickey of Tilton cam
Friday for visit in the home OF he
father. Charles Owen.
William Holton of the United State
navy was guest last week of Mr.. an
Mrs. James Hancock.
Francis Golden of East Rocheste
came the last OF the week to visit hi
father. Patrick Golden.
Emmett Doucette went to Concor
last week Thursday. where he has
position In a drug store.
D. J. LaChance, who has been 10
several months in North Carolina, ha
returned to his home here
The ladies' auxiliary OF the Sons
Veterans served a baked bean and sala
supper in G. A. r. hall wednesday.
. Daniel Fitzgerald of Chicago cam
Saturday to spend a few days with hi
sisters, Miss Ellen and Miss Mary Fit7
gerald.
over 80 from this town enjoyed
sleighrige to West Chesterfield Frida
evening to attend the Universalist fes
tival there.
Miss Blanche Boucher of the Keer
normal school was at her home here q
last week on account OF the illness
her father
Mrs. Maria Hartnett of Greenfield al
her son, Russell visited Mrs. JOSEF
Bergeron and Mrs, William LaChance
few days last week. q
Mrs. d. L. SanGerson went to Clinic
Mass, last week Thursday on accou
q OF the serious illness with pneumonia
her son, John Sanderson.
Mrs Sarah Stimson has been very
|. the past week In the home of her q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02

Fire in Burlington early Monday morn
ing caused $4,000 loss in the building
owned by Stephen ]. Ploof at the
corner of Church and Main streets, for
merly known as the Mead building and in
recent years as Pitchers hotel. The
Cometa restaurant owned by Herbert L.
Pitcher and the lotel rooms adjoining
were ruined.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
George F.. Hubbard Of wes.mors,and.

George F. Hubbard, IT.. a lifelong
resident OF Westmoreland. died in the
home OF his daughter. Mrs. Charles l..
Stoddard, Sunday morning, after a long
illness. He leaves one sister. Mrs. Emma
Winn Of Chesterfield. one daughter and
several grandchildren. His wife, Mrs.
Sarah Cobb Hubbard. died in 1892.
Funeral services we're held In the home
Tuesday at l o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
Pomona Grange Meeting Feb. 10.

Windham County Pomona Grange will
meet with Putney Grange Saturday, Feb.
10. Following is the program: Morning
session, 10. 45-Music, Grange choir; tran
saction of business; question, What are
the injurious birds of Vermont which
should not be protected by law speakers,
Fred Smith, Mrs. Abbie A. B. Patch, H.
A. Blood, Elizabeth Braley. Mrs Nette
Jaqueth; dinner. Afternoon session, 1.3O
open meeting-Music, Grange choir; ad-
dress of welcome, George d. Aiken; re-
Spouse, E. H. Brown: solo, Mrs. c. A
Poland; reading. f. G. Braley: paper
FLOWERS for the home garden" Bessie
Braley; piano solo, Clara Kathan; reci-
tation, Othniel Kilburn; song, Mrs Lenna
Tenney; recitation, Hattie Lombard ;
paper Insect enemies of Vermont or
chards," George d. Aiken; suggestions
on Grange work, Gladys Leighton; duet.
Ethel Omar and Lorraine Ingalls, farce
question, Resolved, that Vermont offers
better opportunities agriculturally than
industrially?" speakers. DR.. l.. H. Bug
bee, w. F. Walker, L. D. ingalls,, F. B.
Pier, G. T. Aplin; song. Grange choir
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
CHESTERFIELD. N. II.

1t Is expected that the Keene Gas &
Electric company will extend it's wires
to this town during the coming summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
NORTHFiELD, MASS.
"The Creation" Finely Sung.

Despite the heavy falling snow the
Choral Union presented The Creation"
before a full house on Monday night.
Every number was cheered to the echo.
The soloists, Mr.. Nye of keene, Miss
Blair of Boston and Mr.. Berry of New
York, were equally good, while listener
said the chorus was as one voice, which
is a fine compliment to the leader, Mr..
Coffin. The chorus has so thoroughly
enjoyed the work that it is the universal
wish that it be continued.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-02-02
Poster Printing q Specially.

Orders filled at once, and in the best mannsz
z. L. HILDRETH & CO.