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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
SOUTH VERNON.

Lester Jillson loaded a car of posts
for E. c. Crosby of Brattleboro this
week.
Arthur Adams went Tuesday to the
Memorial hospital in Brattleboro to I'M
dergo an operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lackey visited his
sister, Mrs. Alfred Harrington, In
Springfield, Mass, last week.
Miss Louise Labelle of Brattleboro
was home over Sunday with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Labelle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Wiley have gone
to Brattleboro to work for A. B. Clapp
on the Wilder farm this summer.
The many friends of J. c. Allen are
very glad to hear he Is gaining, so as
to be able to drive out last Tuesday.
harrington family has moved into
the Fleming house, where Mr.. Barring
ton will work for Mrs D. c. Fairfield.
There was a large attendance at the
Easter concert in the Advent church
Sunday evening, and it was greatly en-
Joyed by all.
Rev. A. E. Phelps preached in the Ad-
vent church in Brattleboro last Sunday
evening and communion service fol-
lowed the sermon.
Miss Eleanor Adams went to Brattle-
boro Monday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Lee
roy Adams, a few days before taking a
position as nurse girl IN the family OF
Attorney G. G. Fits.
A j. A. Beers has finished getting the
&ater running to his home from the
new artesian well that he put in last
fall. The quality of the water is fine.
He found 1t frozen to a great depth.
Miss Fuller of Westfield, Mass, will
speak at the Loyal Workers meeting
next Sunday evening at $50 at the
church. A reception will be held at the
home Of Rev. and Mrs. Phelps in her
honor next Friday evening.
Mrs. Hattie Blodgett has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. F. w. Stoddard, and
her friend. Mrs. Martha Tyler, this
week { Mrs. Blodgett's hand still troub-
les ner. Mrs. Tyler is gaining and is
ableft to be dressed and to sit up during
the day.
DMyron Stoddard is building a new
= horse barn. He also will tear out the
old cattle stalls and put In new ones
in his stock barn. Edgar Aldrich is do
ing the work Mr. Aldrich cut an artery
in one of his legs Tuesday while at
work with an axe DR.. Beardsly OF
Northfield took a number Of stitches in
the wound.
There was a large attendance at the
church social Wednesday evening and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19

Windham Nov. &c, 1898, and was the
eldest child of Daniel and Esther (Hos-
kins) Whitman. During his childhood
his parents moved to South London
derry where most of his early life was
spent. In October 1855, he married Ma
Amasa and Rhoda CHart Chase. She
died April 80, 1857. Mr.. Whitman mar
ried his present wife, Miranda Elnora
Chase, a sister of his first wife, Nov. 6,
1859, in the Baptist church in South
Londonderry OF this union one son,
Frank E., was born during the absence
of the father in the war,
Mr.. Whitman was a soldier in the
Civil war, enlsting Oct. 23, 1862, in
Brattleboro, and entering the service
with rank of sergeant in Company D,
18th Vermont regiment He was in the
battle of Gettysburg. He was dis
charged from the service Aug. 10, 1868,
at the expiration of his enlistment.
From December, 1862, to March, 1863 he
was confined in a hospital
Mr.. Whitman was a mechanic by
trade and for several years he owned
and operated a sash and blind shop in
South Londonderry. In 1871 he moved
to Chester, where for a few years he
was associated with II. A. Hayward and
Roland Sherwin in the manufacture of
carriages under the firm name of Sher-
win, Hayward * whitman. Later ne
entered the employ of r. Coblegh, cab
manufacturer as foreman holding that
position until he came to Putney in Oc-
tober, 1885, to assist in the building OF
the Stowell Manufacturing company's
toy shop Later he moved his family
here and they have since been residents
of Putney.
Mr.. Whitman was a past commander
of Col w. H. Greenwood post, No. 80,
G.. A. R.; past master of Golden Rule
of Golden Rule chapter, No. 3, o. z. s.;
member of Fort Dummer chapter, R.
A. NJ. past standard bearer of Beau
seant commandery, Knights Templar, OF
Brattleboro; a Noble of Mt. Sinai tenn
pie, A. A. o. NJ S. of Montpelier For
seven years he was deputy sheriff, over
seer of poor one year, constable two
years and a notary public and trial JUS
tice of the peace, which office he held
up to March, 1912. For several years
he was health officer
Mr.. Whitman had many warm friends
throughout the state and his home was
always open to his friends, who will
mourn his loss and sympathize with the
wife and son who survive him. The
funeral was held from the home Thurs
day afternoon at l o'clock, Rev j. E.
Berry officiating Music was rendered
by the Baptist choir Beauseant COM
mandery, K. T., of Brattleboro con-
Quoted the co"-nittal service. The
burial was in Maple Grove cemetery
Six of his old comrades-L. p. Bailey
c. Y rrcu'r > parnaV A. D. Kerr
A. C. Cobb and NJ. " Sleeper-acted as
bearers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
DUNN ERSTON.

Mrs James A. Reed Is i'll with grip.
Mrs. Ellen Holton has returned to H..
II. Miller's.
]. L. Grover has sold his farm to Da-
vid Bergkvist
Miss Florence Miller returned from
Springfield, this state, Monday,
C. C. Laughton and F. o. Downs are
serving as jurymen at Newfane.
Mrs Edwin II. Miller is visiting some
college friends in Baltimore and WASH
ington
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Laduke have
moved into the house owned by A. B.
Clapp in East Dummerston.
Fred Wilder is working for A. F. Mil
Ter, Clarence Reed and George Armand
and George Richardson for c. G. Walk
err.
Evening Star Grange will hold one of
its popular dances Wednesday evening,
May l. Further particulars will be
given later.
The Dummerston Cemetery association
is raising funds for immediate use this
spring as well as the permanent fund,
which is open for subscriptions now.
The Grange Benefit society will meet
in Grange hall Thursday, April rs, for
the election of officers. ladies', please
carry cake. Gentlemen are invited In
the evening.
The Grange held its usual regular
meeting Tuesday evening. There was a
literary program in charge of Harry
Brown. The next meeting will be gen.
tlemen's night, April 80.
The SHAKESPEARE club have resumed
their studies. Meetings are held every
Saturday afternoon at the parsonage. The
play "As You Like IT, is now being read.
Special attention is being paid to the
characteristics of the poets style.
DR.. River is giving few sermons on
the idea that the church today does not
adequately reflect the mind of Christ.
Last Sunday the preacher demonstrated
that He was democratic, while the
church is autocratic. The text of the
sermon was from Matthew IX:10-"Be-
hold, many publicans and sinners came
and sat down with Him"
Lambert M Maynard, "a, who died
recently in Somerville, Mass, was res
ident of this town several years. His
wife. Rose w. Knight, was a native OF
the town and a sister OF Mrs. Lyman
Bliss and Randolph and John Knight
Mrs. Maynard died seven years ago
He leaves three sons, eight grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. Mr.. May
nard was a native of Keene. He wen
to Boston at the age of 20 and learned
the baking business. He conducted ar
establishment of his own some years
but had long been retired from business
His home had been In Somerville s.
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19

The village people were aroused from
sleep Tuesday morning at about 1890
o'clock by an alarm of fire, which
proved to be in the blacksmith shop
over the bridge owned by E. E. Blood
and leased to Eugene Smith.
Mr. Smith had sleeping apartments in
the second story, which he was occupy
ing at the time. He awoke to find his
room full of smoke and flame. He got
into some clothes and seized his trunk
and CROPPED his way down the stairs and
ran to the w. A. Cole Paper company's
mill, only a short distance across the
bridge, to give the alarm, which was at
once sounded with the whistle. This
company furnish the power for the
pumps to work the hose of the hose COM
pany. The firemen were soon on duty,
and three streams were playing on the
fire, which is supposed to have caught
around the chimney, as Mr.. Smith had
been using the single forge at that end
of the workroom that afternoon. The
chimney of this forge went up at the
end of the large workroom next to an
addition which had been built OF wood
connecting with the main shop, which
is a brick structure with slated roof
1t was in the second story OF this wood
en- part that Mr.. Smith had his house,
keeping arrangements. The stairs were
also in this part, so on Mr. Smiths
TcluIH SlNluB tHc hc was
unable to return to his room for his
clothing, saving only what happened to
be in his trunk. 1t was a lowery night,
raining at intervals, and there was no
wind, so the fire was soon under con-
troll and the brick walls and slated roof
were a factor in making this possible.
Only a few feet away was the wooden
building owned by the Stowell Manufac-
turing company, the end towards the
shop being occupied by Howard Broth
ers' market and store, and the other
part of the building was used for the
storing of household goods. At first 1t
looked as though that corner of the
business part of town would be wiped
out. The good work OF the hose COM
pany prevented this catastrophe from
happening. The blacksmith shop is
badly Quilted by fire but Mr.. Blood will
repair it, The building was insured and
Mr.. Smith carried some insurance on his
tools and stock
Saturday Mr.. Blood had made a sale
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
HINSDALE, N. H.
200 Men Already at Work on Railroad
Construction.

Preliminary work on the new railroad
has progressed rapidly the past week,
and the Mortified road presents an en-
tirely different appearance from one
week ago After the decision was
made last week to accept the new sur
vey, thereby adding a strip of land
about rs feet wide on the farms of E.
B. Pike, A. A. Boldt and G. e. Shat
tuck, the building of the spur track near
the Dole place was abandoned and a
sidetrack built from a point opposite the
Boldt residence, running southwest to
the rear of the farm buildings of Mr..
Shattuck. This work was pushed so
rapidly that the track was used on Mon
day, when a freight train containing a
steam shovel, two hosting engines and
loads of rails and other supplies was
backed down upon 1t for unloading. Six
hosting engines have already been re-
ceived. A temporary trestle is being
constructed under the bank at the rear
of the Boldt house over which the ma
chinery will be moved.
Gangs of Italians have arrived al
most every day the past week. The
entire force now includes 200 men of
whom $50 are Italians. The latter are
housed in shacks built for them south
of the River tavern and in one south
of G. M Wright's, left there when the
state boulevard was built last year
ian commssary department.
pontoon bridge was constructed the
first of the week from a point near the
mouth of the Ashuelot river to it's OPP
poste bank on the W. n. Pike farm for
the accommodation of the Italians go
ing from their shacks to their work
south of that point. This was used for
the first time Tuesday. The rising of
the river on Wednesday and Thursday
made this bridge inadequate and it is
being reconstructed.
Mr.. Shattuck's tobacco she'd being on
the route of the new survey, is being
moved east near the highway, while E.
B. Pixies tobacco shed. also on the
route, has been torn down and will be
placed on a lot east of the railroad
adjoining A. A. Bodt's land. 1t has not
been fully determined what will be done
with the buildings belonging to A. A.
Boldt. In settling with the company Mr.
Shattuck accepted in part payment land
formerly belonging to the Dole farm, so
that his acreage is now increased.
The engineering force under Charles
J. Griffin is divided; one part in charge
of G.. II. Gore is stationed at Brattle-
boro and will have charge of the bridge
construction and another at the south
end of the route under H. L. Farwell.
The latter is divided into two sections,
II. d. Haggett and G. S. Weeks being
in charge Holbrook Cabot G. Rollins
have appointed Robert Eldridge as SUI
pervisor of the whole work
Probably the coming week will see
the actual construction work begun and
a much larger force of workmen on the
ground.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
WEST chEsrEREIELp, N. Il.

H. G. Smith has been on the sick list
ten days with an additional attack OF
grip.
N. p Farr and F. NJ. Davis went to
Springfield, Mass, Friday on a business
trip.
N. G. Colburn and Mr. Hudson Con
the old Converse place. are expected to
convey the scholars to and from the
schools this term.
F. M. Davis, who is preparing to go
to Greenfield to live sold some personal
effects at auction in front of the store
yesterday afternoon.
The people who went from here to
Brattleboro Friday night were greatly
pleased with the address delivered by
Gov. Wilson of New Jersey.
1t is expected that the Spofford dram
attic club will give the play 'Tatters"
in the town hall this, Friday, evening. 1t
will be followed by dance.
A masquerade ball was held in the hall
here Friday evening, April s. Wales's or
chestra from Brattleboro furnished music
for the dancing. The grand march was
led by Rawson Boutwell, and Mrs. Maude
Richardson, followed by many others
in masks and comical suits
The thirty-sixth anniversary of the
local Grange was observed in the hall
Thursday, April IL, with hot sugar
supper and the usual Accomplishments,
after which the older people Joined In
social diversions and the younger ones
played games, etc. About 60 participated
in the festivities OF the day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19

a very pleasant time was enjoyed. The
community in it's social relations was
discussed by A A. Dunklee, whose sub
ject was agriculture. The other speakers
and their subjects were as follows: Ar
thur Martindale, education; e. A. Pratt,
business; DR.. ]. B. Ellis, health; Rev.
A. E. Phelps, religion; Mrs. II. V. Mar
tineau, morals; L. W. Brown, music. Mr.
Phelps had charge of this part and intro
duced the speakers. Mrs. w. N. Dunklee
gave the current events. l.. w. Brown had
charge of the music Mrs. c. 1. Holton
presided at the organ. r. d. Doolttle
favored the people with a solo. Quartet
selections were rendered by Mrs. Park.
Mrs. F. Courser, Mrs. Ed. Church and
Miss Lillian Turner All taking part
acquitted themselves with credit making
the gathering a success. Cake and coffee
were served in the room above, which
is conveniently arranged for such an &C.
casion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
VERNON.

Anterior Hale is working for H. A.
Staten.
c. e. Davis is visiting relatives in
Gardner and Somerville, Mass.
regular meeting of the Grange will
be held Saturday evening.
Miss Lizzie Marshall returned We'd
nesday after visiting a week in Boston
and vicinity.
Mrs. Aida Heard and sister, Mrs.
Florence Akley, were in Springfield,
Mass, Tuesday
Mrs. John Downing and little daughter,
leila, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. A.
Staten, coming here from SnelDurne Falls,
j. T. Wright, Mrs. Kate Squires and
Mrs. A. II. Jaquith attended the funeral
of Clement Douglas in Brattleboro Mon
day.
A flower mission will be given in the
hotel opposite the Vernon station by the
Jolly Seven Wednesday, May g. Each
lady is asked to represent some flower,
and this costume will give her admission
to the hall. Ladies in ordinary dress will
be charged 10 cents and men so cents.
The tickets may be obtained from Mrs.
Harold Akley, Miss Mary Miller, Miss
Inez Akley and Miss Mollie Jaquith. also
at the door on the evening of the dance.
Wales and Dugan will play. Ice cream
will be on sale.
Clement Douglas who died in Brattle-
boro Saturday, was well known In Yer
non, being the Oldest son of Mrs. Oscar
Thayer. Mr.. Douglas HAD worked In this
town in former years and had made
frequent visits to his mother since he
moved to Brattleboro The sympathy OF
many friends Is extended to Mrs. Doug
las and baby son, William, too young
to know of his great loss, and to the
mother. Mrs. Thayer, and family In Their
hour of sorrow. Mr.. and Mrs e. Thayei
and Ernest Thayer came from Greenfield
Sunday evening and with Oscar Thayel
and family attended the funeral in Brat
tleboro Monday afternoon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
Fore sters' 18th Anniversary.

The local order of F'oresters held their
10th anniversary Wednesday evening.
Many invitations had been issued to
their families and other friends, and 240
were present.
A musical entertainment was given in
charge of w. p. Lyman. Ex-Mayor
Doyle of Nashua, who was expected to
deliver an address, was unable to be
present Musical numbers were given by
C. E. Booth on his cello and by Ly-
mans orchestra. A drill was given by
the degree staff of the order in uniform.
Following the program refreshments
We're served and dancing enjoyed A
very pleasant evening is reported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
Dancing followed until

attractions. Dancing followed until
o'clock.
Rev. Carl F. Henry of North Attle-
boro, Mass, conducted a Sunday school
conference in the Universalist church
Wednesday afternoon. This was one OF
a series of meetings arranged by the
New Hampshire Universalist Sunday
school association, which are being held
in different sections of the state. This
meeting included the officers and teach
ers of the Universalist Sunday schools
of Winchester, Westmoreland. West
Chesterfield, Spofford and Hinsdale. Rev.
Carl F. Henry is a Sunday school ex-
pert He gave a very helpful address on
different phases of Sunday school work,
dealing principally with the importance
of teacher training. A conference fol-
lowed during which local problems were
discussed. At the close luncheon was
served for the out town visitors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
THE PUTNEY COLUMN
Martin D. Whitman.

Martin Daniel Whitman, rs, died in his
home on Main street Monday afternoon
after long Illness. Two years ago he
had a stroke of paralysis, from which
he never recovered so as to be able to
care for himself and from time to time
he had slight shocks which each time
rendered him more helpless, and this
last winter mind and body have both
failed him. He has had the devoted
care of his wife, and the son came home
from his work in Massa chusetts to help
care for him.
Mr. whitman was born in South
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19

Although the early expectations of
the wholesale substitution of aluminium
for steel and iron have not materialized
the demand for the new alloy has grown
enormously. From a production in the
United States of less than 100000 pounds
in 1883, in 1893 the output had grown to
100000 pounds. in 1908 to 100000 pounds
and today 1t is in excess of $4,000. 900
pounds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19

Exports of cotton manufactures from
the United States in February this year
were 50 per cent larger than in February
1911, the total value being practically
s5,OOO.0O0 against sS.250.0O0. During the
eight months ending with February, the
total was $50, .941 against s26.O00.OO0, ex-
ceeding the total for the corresponding
period in any previous year except 1906
when sS6,972,549 worth was exported.
Higher prices are largely responsible for
the increase this year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
1RN1ONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, APRIL 49, 1912

Of the shop but the deed had not been
made or the purchase money paid and
Mr.. Smith, who leased 1t, was to vacate
1t May 1. This has been the finest
blacksmith's shop in the state, good,
large work room with plenty of yard
room, fitted up in a modern way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
WEST pUMMERsToN.

The ladies of the Grange win serve
Ice cream and cake In Grange hall We'd
nesday evening, April "a. The sisters are
requested to furnish cake without further
notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-19
A Card.

A Card.
to refund the money on a 60-cent bottle
Of Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar II II
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
W. r. Root Brooks House Phar-
M. l.. johnson. macy
r. H. Holden. J. l. Stockwell.
I. Il. Chase. Thomas Pharmacy.
II. A. Williams. Mark g. Mann.
J. A. Muzzy. c. n circuit
A, M. Merriheld NJ M. Batchelder.
M @. Williams. w. c. Halliday.
A. Temple & Co. A. l.. Wheeler.
A. M. Corser.
Deans Rheumatic Pills for rheumatism
and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. Safe
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-07-24
PRISONER ESCAPES,
Zll.LAH HAS THRILL
Jack Harris Captured After Long
Chase and Alter Being Shot
at Six Times

Jack Harris furnished the town Of
Zillah with a nielodramatic incident
Saturday that will last the Inhabitants
for some time, when he broke loose
after being fined for assault In police
court, was shot at six times by the
town marshall. and was only recap
tured after Il large number of the
townspeople had Joined in the pur-
suit He was captured about a mile
and half from town, and was later
brought to the county Jail.
Harris had been brought before his
honor the mayor on a charge Of as
sault. A goodly crowd assembled to
witness the trial. which resulted In
the fixing of fine OF $40 and costs
Before anything further In the way
of business could be transacted. how
ever. Harris broke through the door
shoot him. yelled the court. and
the marshall, obeying the injunction.
leveled his trusty sixshooter across his
arm and fired. Once, twice, three
times. four. five. six, and still Harris
was making swift tracks i'm the dust.
Town Gives Chase.
immediately people began mount.
ing horses. automobiles and other
handy forms OF transportation. and
starting after the fugitive. The chase
was long and hot and only after the
escaping prisoner had paced mile
and half was he taken. sweating,
dust smeared and almost exha listed.
Sheriff j. w. Day was telephoned
that desperate character was in GUS
tody aud requested to send a man
after him. Deputy l.. r. Rightmilo
drew the job. He took the next train,
and on arrival found that Harris hal
been locked In the city jail for safe
Keeping with an armed and vigilant
guard on duty to see that he did not
again break loose.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-07-24
PHYSICIANS FIND
DIABETES CURE
MetchnikoH Laboratory Uses
Bacillus Known as Bulgar-
icus in Experiments

NEW YORK, July 1T.--what
seems to be cure for the hitherto
apparently incurable disease of dia-
betes and nephritis has been dscov-
cred, says statement authorised by
the Metchnikoff laboratory In this
city. Bacillus known as bulgaricus,
which can swim through hydrocloric
acid in the stomach. entering the in
testines, Is used
DIR. George Klemmann. of Belle
vue hospital; DR.. j. w. Beveridge, of
Cornell medical school, and DIR. H..
Young, of Metchnikoff laboratory.
say positively that the cure for these
diseases which they have been using
for practically all their cases in the
last few months has worked so well
that all the patients are either en-
tirely cured already or astonishinsly
advanced toward recovery, through
the Tactic acid, which curative ba-
cillus furnishes.
The cure consists of a liquid Gull
ture of big blue bacillus. bulgaricus,
taken from three to five times daily
for only few months. A table,
spoonful after each meal is the or
binary sized dose.