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

w. H. Taft was home from Montpelier
over Sunday.
Mrs. Martha Howe Is visiting her
daughter in Brattleboro.
Charles II. Grout attended a reunion
of the legislature of 1910 in Montpelier
last week.
Abner Bristol and Paul Grout are
home from Mount Hermon for the holi-
day vacation.
John Wood of Woburn and Charles
Wood of Somervlle have been visiting
at c. NJ. Deans.
The Christmas exercises OF the Con-
gregational Sunday school will be held
Wednesday evening.
Mrs w. II. Hamilton and Mrs f. G.
Houghton attended the Pomona Grange
meeting in Brattleboro.
The village schools have closed and
the teachers have returned to their
homes in Londonderry.
West Townshend Grange elected these
officers Friday night: NJ, C. o. Kimball
O.. Thomas Motherwell; chaplain, Mrs
w. B. Howard; L., Mrs. f. G. Hough-
ton: treas, Charles II. Grout Sec.
Florence j. Worthley; s., Roy Chaplin;
\. S. George H. Gale; L. A. S., Della
Harris Ceres, Mrs. C. o. Kimball; Po-
mona. Mrs. w. w. Decele; Flora, Mrs
j. W. Chaplin G. K, w. w. Decele
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
LEG AL MOTTO e s.
ESTATE OF CATHERINE r. EVANS.

CTATE OF VERMONT,
= District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Catherine r. Evans, late of Brattle-
boro in said district, deceased,
Greeting:
At a probate court, holden at Brattle-
boro, within and for said district on the
26th day of November 1912, an instru-
ment purporting to be the last will and
testament of Catherine r. Evans, late of
Brattleboro, in said district, deceased,
was presented to the court, aforesaid,
for probate.
And it is ordered by said court that
the 2Sth day of December. 1912, at the
probate Office in said Brattleboro, be as
signed for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned. by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in The YER
mont Phoenix, a newspaper circulating
in that vicinity, in said district, pre-
vious to the time appointed.
Therefore you are hereby notified to
appear before said court at the time and
place aforesaid, and contest the probate
of said will, if you have cause
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district. this It'll day of Deem
Der. 1912
60-52 II. E. EDDY. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
ESTATE OF EDITH BRIGHAM.

SIAIE OF V ERMONT,
- District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro
To all persons Interested in the estate
of Edith Brigham, late of Wardsboro, in
said district, deceased, Greeting:
At a probate court, holden at Brat
tleboro, within and for said district on
the 9Th day of December, 1912, an in
strument purporting to be the last will
and testament of Edith Brigham, late
of Wardsboro, in said district, deceased,
was presented to the court aforesaid, for
probate.
And it is ordered by said court that
the 2Sth day of December, 1912, at the
probate office in said Brattleboro, be as
signed for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in The Vermont
Phoenix, a newspaper circulating in that
vicinity, In said district, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time and
place aforesaid and contest the probate
of said will, II you have cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district. this 18th day of De-
cember. 1912
tO-52 II. e. EDDY. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
Central Vermont Railway
Trains Leave Brattieboro.


$40 a. m. Daily. Express for Spring.
field and New York.
6.45 a. m. Except Sunday. Local for
New London. Worcester and Boston.
100 a. m. Except Sunday. Local for
South Londonderry.
$40 a. m. Except Sunday. Local for
Springfield and New York.
800 a. m. Except Sunday. Local for
South Londonderry.
1920. a. m. Except Sunday. Local for
New London, Worcester and Boston.
2.o7 p. m. Except Sunday. Express for
Springfield and New York.
$50 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for
New London, Worcester. Boston and
New York via the Norwich Line
Steamers.
All p. m. Daily. Express for Spring.
field and New York.
800 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for
South Londonderry.
s.27 p. m. Sundays only. Local for
Springfield and New York.
s.S4 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for
Springfield and New York.
Trains Arrive In BrattIeboro.
$50 a. m. Daily. Mail from New York.
Boston and Worcester.
$50 a. m. Except Sunday. Mail from
South Londonderry.
1000 a. m Except Sunday. Express
from New London, Worcester and
Boston.
11.05 a. m. Except Sunday. Mail from
Springfield.
1.50 p. m. Except Sunday. Local from
South Londonderry
2.07 p. m. Except Sunday. Local from
New London.
2.27 p. m. Daily. Express from New
York and Springfield.
400 p. m. Except Sunday. Mixed from
South Londonderry.
$50 p. m. Except Sunday. Local from
New York and Springfield
800 p. m. Except Sunday. Mail from
New London, Worcester and Boston.
l0.45 p. m. Daily Express from New
York and Springfield
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
ESTATE OF ABBY A. ROBERTSON.

CTATE OF VERMONT
- District of Westminster, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the es-
tate of Abby A. Robertson, late of Put
ney, in said district, deceased,
Greeting.
Whereas. said court has assigned the
4th day of January, next, for examining
ana allowing the account of the admin
istrator of the estate of said deceased,
and for a decree of the residue of said
estate to the lawful claimants of the
same, and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested in said estate by publishing this
order three weeks successfully previous
to the day assigned, in The Vermont
Phoenix, a newspaper published at Brat
tleboro, Vermont.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate Office in Bellows
Falls, in said district on the day as
signed, then and there to contest the al
lowance of said account if you see
cause, and to establish your right as
heirs. legatees and lawful claimants to
said residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of
December, 1912.
SILL ZINA II. ALLBEE, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
RDSBORO.

Mrs. George Briggs and Mrs. A. S.
Charlton spent Wednesday in Brattle-
boro.
Walter Kidder, who works in Saxtons
River, was at home for a few days va
cation.
The A. H. club will meet with Mrs.
Harry Howard Thursday afternoon, Dec.
26. All invited
j. e. Gleason and Mrs. o. V. Heffion,
who attended the state Grange in Rut-
land last week, have returned home.
There will be a Christmas tree in the
town hall Tuesday evening, Dec. "a. A
hne program will be given by the chill
dren. All are invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
BROOKLYN

Miss Ruth Stevens is at home.
Miss Mildred Reed has been unable to
attend schooN a week on account of
illness
Mr.. and Mrs. George Allbee visited at
e. II. Allbees in Townshend two days
this week.
The Christmas exercises of the Baptist
church, with tree, will be held Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Amsden of An
dover have been spending several days at
E. II. Wellington's and calling on old
friends and neighbors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

Guy Lynie of Dummerston is visit
ing at Il. j. Morse's
Mrs. Selfors is home after caring for
a patient in Jamaica.
George Hoyt and family, formerly OF
South Wardsboro, have moved into one
or the new buildings at the new mill
The Christmas services will be held
In the church Tuesday evening. There
will be special music The schools at the
Centre and at Pike Hollow are expected
to unite with this village and everybody
Is cordially invited to attend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

Leland and Gray seminary was held in
Seminary hall Tuesday evening. 1t was
successful affair, members of the
class having put much work into the
preparations, being ably assisted by
members of the lower classes. The hall
was decorated artistically Four booths
containing fancy articles, candy, ice
cream and other things were tastefully
arranged in different parts of the hall
and presided over by members Of the
class and others They report good
time, and a modest sum was added to
the class treasury.
The Christian Endeavor society elect
ed the following officers to serve for the
six months beginning January /, 1913:
Pres, Mrs. Ralph F. Cole; vice pres,
Miss Grace Chase; cor sec., Mrs. w. Il.
Blood; rec. sec, Miss Grace Chase;
treas Mrs Ralph F. Cole; organist, Mrs.
F. L. Osgood; assistant, Miss Georgianna
Mexican. These committees were also
appointed: Lookout Pearl Thayer, Lottie
Jones and Mrs. Clara Blanchard; prayer
meeting, Rev. Joseph Mexican, Raymond
Phillips, Grace Chase; missionary, Mrs
thur Cutler; music, Mrs. Clara Blan-
chard, Mrs. F. L. Osgood, Ella Ware.
Luthera Hamilton; flower, Pearl Thayer,
Leah seliger, Eleanor willard, Florence
Howard.
Having sold my store and business,
and as I am about to leave town,
desire to have all accounts with me
settled on or before Jan. 1.
Fred L. Lowe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
GUILFORD.

There will be a Christmas tree with
recitations and singing in the Congrega-
tional church Tuesday evening, Dec. "a.
to which the public is cordially invited.
The Christmas social and sale held in
the home of Mrs. Joel Flagg was largely
attended and about s35 was realized. An
attractive program was rendered, con-
sisting of songs by Mrs. Alfred Ward and
Miss Doris Coombs, piano duets by Mrs
G. P. Miller and Mrs. Clifford Baker and
Miss Doris and Miss Florence Coombs,
violin solos by Clifford Baker and hui
morous recitatons by Miss Helen Adams
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
GUILFORD CENTRE.

f. A. Perce's family have moved to
West Bratteboro for the winter.
E. p. Goodnow has sold his farm to
persons from the state of Washington
Merton Davis has moved to the farm
he recently bought of George Franklin.
a large company attended the fair
given by the ladies' society Friday night.
1t was a success in every way. The pro-
ceeds Melted the society $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. Slas Tanner of Colrain is a
guest at Mr.. Wrisleys.
Joseph Worden is at the home of his
sister, Mrs. David Worden, for a short
stay.
There will be a Christmas tree and
exercises by the children in the church
Monday evening, Dec. &c. All are invited
to attend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
Hens Lay in Cold Weather

if they have the right food and are
cared for properly. There is moth
ing better to feed at this season
than Green Cut Bone and Meat.
If you will send your check or
money order for 1878 to c. S.
Page, Hyde Park, VT, he will ship
you 200 pound barrel, freight
prepaid to your station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
MARl BORO.

The South school will begin the win
ter term Monday, Dec. 20.
Howard Taylor, who was III at Mt
Hermon school several weeks, came
home Wednesday.
Harold Van Wyck, who will teach the
South school this winter, and Oscar
Tyler will be home this week
The committee are hard at work ar
ranging for the Christmas tree. They
intend to reach every child in the
community.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ ESTATE OF HELEN A CHANDl z 3

Tbo ,ndors,0r, 49, ~ oa,, anDoi,t
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Marlboro. Commissioners,
to receive, examine, and adjust the
claims and demands Of all persons
late of Bratteboro, in said district, de-
ceased, and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will
selectmen's room in the town of Brat
tleboro, in said district. on the first day
of January, 1918, and 2Sth day Of May,
o'clock p. M. on each of said days and
that six months from the 30th day of
November, A. d. 1912, is the time linn
tied by said court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examina-
ton and allowance
Dated at Brattleboro, this 30th day of
November, A. d. 1912
ROLLIN S. CHILDS,
EDWIN II. PUTNAM,
49-51 Commission
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

Some of the big new vessels on the
great lakes will stand comparison with
all but the largest of the ocean liners.
At Detroit, for example, a new side
wheeler was launched a few days ago
which can carry 5000 passengers besides
1900 tons of freight. Her length is 500
feet and her breadth of beam a trifie
under 100 feet. Few ocean steamers can
offer anything so grand as her main
saloon 400 feet long; such a palatial
central cabin has always been the pride
of side wheelers. on lake or river. The
new boat will have a speed of % miles
an hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
WINE DIAM.

Leon Abbott is i'll.
Cora Howe is suffering from blood
poisoning in her finger.
Mrs. Harriet Dutton Is visiting her
daughter in Jacksonville.
Mrs. l.. M. Lawrence is spending the
winter with her daughter In Schenec-
tady, N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
Post and Corps officers,

In regular meeting of Orchard post,
No. 65, G. A. r., these officers were
elected; c.. j. A. Grout; S. v. c., L. w.
Bush j. V. c., A. T. Edwards; chap
lain, Joel Grout; @. NJ, H. A. Carpenters
p. l., Col. a. B. Franklin; o. D., II. F.
Franklin o. G., N. F. Burlingame; dell
egates to department encampment, A.
I. Edwards and r. w. Adams. The post
was Inspected by l.. w. Bush, assistant
department inspector.
Birchard Woman's Relief corps, in its
meeting Dec. IA, elected these officers:
p. Mrs. Anna Bush; S. V. p, Mrs Nora
Howe; j. " p, Mrs. Belle Knapp;
treas. Mrs. Addie Grout; chaplain, Mrs
Della Carpenter c., Mrs. Lizzie Grey;
G., Mrs. Clara Bush; delegate to state
convention, Mrs. Clara Bush; alternate,
Mrs. Della Carpenter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
Big Prices for Vermont AppIes.

The Country Gentleman for December
has an article by Samuel Fraser that
shows what can be done with Vermont
apples and how it is accomplished Mr..
Fraser says that r. l.. Hemenway of
Addison county has sold Vermont North
ern Spies at $14 barrel and that he
has not only secured this price in 1910
but for a period of years has sold his
fancy spies for prices ranging from IS
to $l4 a barrel.
Mr.. Fraser also says that c. T Holmes
of Chittenden county sold fancy greetings
at 81 barrel and that one year he sold
ll55 barrels al $3.50 a barrel All of
these prices are in New York This is
but suggestion offered as to what can
be done with Vermont apples
In Canada, out of "a 600 od,l miles of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
WEST WARDs6oRo.
Caught His Third Bear.

Albert Robinson has caught the third
Dear IN the same trap. He naturally is
pleased with the $40 bounty for each
pear and the larger proceeds of the
hides The nefghbors have shared with
him in eating the meat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
IFS Best
To Have

ready to use at first sign of trouble
the best corrective for any disorder
of the organs of digestion. The
earlier you seek relief the easier
it will be to get it-and the more
certain it will be that the trouble
will not lead to something worse.
1t Is universally admitted that
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

Boat rockers on the sea of matri-
mony deserve their fate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

DR.. Gladstone of Albany, N. Y, was a
guest over Sunday of DR.. L. T. Page.
Z. E. Guilford of North Adams, was
business visitor in town Wednesday and
Thursday.
Mr.. Long of Charlemont Mass, was a
visitor in town the middle of the week,
selling nursery stock, Victrolas and
safes.
A large number attended the chicken
pie supper in the Congregational church,
Tuesday evening. fine time was re-
ported.
Mr.. and Mrs Perry NJ. Davis left Mon
day for Boston to attend the funeral Of
Mrs. Wesley Davis. They returned home
Thursday.
Kathleen Parmelee returned home
from Mount Holyoke college, South Had
ley, Mass, Wednesday night to spend the
Christmas vacation with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Parmelee.
Mrs. Walter Hall and Mrs. Ernest
Harris left for Utica, n. Y, Monday,
summoned there as witnesses in regard
to the accident in Hoosac tunnel last
February They were passengers on the
train at the time of the accident.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
WILMINGTON.
Mrs. Amasa Grout,

Mrs Amasa Grout, 80, died in the home
of Mrs. James Wheelock on East Main
street Dec. ID. She had been in feeble
health several months, yet her death was
comparatively sudden. On Saturday
morning she seemed somewhat worse,
but rallied, only to remain a few hours,
when she closed her eyes and without a
struggle entered the life eternal Mrs.
Grout was born in Weathersfield, this
state, Feb. "a, 1873. She was a daugh-
ter of Lucius and Lodisca Kendall
Stearns. She was married to Amasa
Grout in Springfield, Mass, May ~, 1897.
Mr. Grout, now a merchant here for
merly was a merchant and postmaster
in Newfane. On Dec. 6, 1905, a daughter
was born to them. Mrs. Grout attended
school in Ludlow and graduated from
school in Northampton. She followed
the profession of teaching until her mar
riage. She possessed rare intellectual
ability and great strength of character.
When child she united with the Bap-
fist church, leading a consistent Chris
tian life, her faith sustaining her to the
last. Her many estmable qualities
greatly endeared her to all about
her, and her death brings deep
grief to her large circle of relatives and
friends. prayer service was held in
the home Monday afternoon at O'clock
Rev. j. w. Rafter officiating All the
places of business were closed and the
merchants attended the service in a
body. Mr.. Grout, accompanied by Mrs
CIRCUITS cousin, Mrs. Durkee of Rutland
will go today with the body to Cavendish
where the funeral and burial will take
place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20
LEG AL NOTICE S.
ESTATE OF OLIVE HADLEY.
CTATE OF VERMONT,

- -
y District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Olive Hadley, late of Dummerston,
in said district, deceased, Greeting
At probate court, holden at Bratte-
boro, within and for said district on the
26th day of November, 1912, an instru-
ment purporting to be the last will and
testament of Olive Hadley, late of Dunn
merston, in said district, deceased was
presented to the court aforesaid, for pro-
bate.
And it is ordered by said court that
the 2Sth day of December, 1912, at the
probate office in said Brattleboro be as
signed for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in The Vermont
Phoenix, a newspaper circulating in that
vicinity, in said district, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time
and place aforesaid, and contest the pro-
bate of said will, if you have cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district, this 18th day of Deem
ber 1912.
50-52 II. f. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

CTATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Betsey Ann Ball. late of Nottingham,
in said DISTRICT, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
2Sth day of December. next, for exam
lining and allowing the account of the
administrator of the estate of said de-
ceased, and for a decree Of the residue
of said estate to the lawful claimants of
the same, and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interest
ed in said estate by publishing this or
der three weeks successfully previous to
the day assigned, in The Vermont Phe-
nix, a newspaper published at Brattle
boro, in said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate Office in Brattle
boro, in said district, on the day as
signed, then and there to contest the al
lowance of said account if you see cause,
and to establish your right as heirs,
legatees and lawful claimants to said
residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of
December, 1912.
50-52 II. Z. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-12-20

In Canada, out of 2iO00-odd miles of
railway, the government owns over 100.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-25

Grum Customer docking up from
the menu card) Have you hrainsg
Timid Waitress confused so,
SIR That's the reason I'm working
here.-ludge
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-25

OF mixed marriages gnd urged CATH
Ollie education for Catholic children.
The confirmation services Wnioh be-
gan at o'clock tn the afternoon
were beautiful and impressive
throughout Before administering
the sacrament the archbishop briefly
reviewed the chief tenets OF the Cath
Ollie faith. He called upon number
OF the children who were candidates
for confirmation and asked them DIFF
ncult questions concerning their re-
ligion. The archbishop expressed
aimsclf as much pleased with the re-
suit Of the catechism quiz.
when the time for administering
tho sacrament approached, the arch-
bishop attired himself in cope and
mitre and carrying his crozier. con
ferrcd the rites on two hundred men
and women and boys ana girls. Each
candidate for confirmation was ac-
companiod ~ . sponsor. The candi-
dates were Gnnointed with holy oils
and each given "a slight blow on tho
cheek. a reminder that zach should
be Willing to suffer for Christ.
After the confirmation the archo
bishop congratulated those confirmed
on becoming true soldiers of Christ
He said THAI he hoped an would per-
severe 10 the end In the practice of
their religion.
with the faithful knecling the
archbishop then impaired the poutiii~
cal blessing. carrying with Il plonary
indulgence, granted TO the archbishop
by Pope Plus X in June last year 20
ne conferred ON members of the arch-
diocese of santa fe on special ocCa-
dons.
The services 81 the day. most nota-
Bile la every detail, eliminated with
exposition Of The Most Blessed sac
ramont. the archbishop officiating al
the bonodictlon. Music for the con-
hrmation exercises and benediction
was furnished by the senior choir.
Altogether the services In tae
church OF The immaculate Conccp-
tion were magnificent and Rev. 4. W.
MandalSri, :, j.. pastor is Ia be con-
gratulated because of tho system and
order which prevailed duelng all the
ceremonies.