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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
NORTHFIELD, MASS.

The oil is being spread on Main street
which gives a greeat relief to travellers
and householders.
Mrs. A. A. Newton of Springfield, for
merly of this town, is here for the sum-
mer. She will build a house on the ridge.
The Unitarian ladies' society will hold
a lawn party the afternoon and evening
of July IS on the grounds of Mrs. George
Foreman.
Chester Aldrich. who was i'll with
diphtheria in Cambridge, Is at home for
a week. He has a position as brakeman
in the Cambridge subway.
The young womens conference closed
Wednesday after having had about the
usual attendance. Those not at the
Mortified were housed at Gould hall.
Charles Hicks, a graduate of Bates
college, has been elected principal of
the high school. He has had several
years experience and comes highly re-
commended.
In the last meeting of Mortified Chap
ter, o. e. s., Wednesday evening the
degree was conferred on one candidate,
the work being done by c. II. Webster,
patron. and Mrs. c. II. Webster, past
matron.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Wood returned
home Monday after two weeks tour
through Vermont by automobile. They
spent a part of the time in camp on
Lake Champlain They tell some very
good fish stories.
The Roman Catholic society conducted
very successful lawn party Tuesday
evening on the lawn in front of their
church. Cake, ice-cream. candy, flowers
and some products of the needle were or
sale. The receipts of the evening were
satisfactory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Gsga1 9otires.
ESTATE OF LAURA r. FIELD.

SIAIE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro
To all persons interested in the estate
Of Laura Il. Field. late of Brattleboro,
In said district, deceased, Greeting:
At a probate court, holden at Brattle-
boro, within and for said district on the
9th day July, 1912. an instrument pur-
porting to be the last will and tesla
ment of Laura r. Field, late of Brat
tleboro, in said district, deceased, was
probate.
And 1t is ordered by said court that
the 9th day of July, 1912, at the pro-
bate office in said Bratteboro 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
Ph9nix, newspaper circulating in the
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 9th day of July,
1912.
$3.50 II. r. EDDY, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
900 Employed on the Railroad.

The new railroad pay roll now in
cludes 900 men. The management intends
to use both a day and night gang In
all departments in about a week, each
working ten hours. Already some de-
partments are working nights Supply
trains run at night so as to leave the
tracks clear for the work trains by
day. Work has been begun making
ready for the foundations of the bridge
near the Davenport place. A slight ac-
cident occurred Sunday morning when
one of the steam cranes tipped over,
owing to the bank giving away. 1t was
put back in position without outside
help. A. w. Macdonald of Niagara Falls
is the new superintendent, succeeding
c. II. Brown. The prospects are that
the coming month will see great pro-
gress in the railroad work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
ESTATE oF ]. ARMS MILLER.

STATE OF VERMONT,
- District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
To the heirs and all persons interested
In the estate of j. Arms Miller,
late of Dummerston, in said district,
deceased, Greeting.
Whereas. application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the admin
istrator praying for license and authority
to sell all of real estate of said de-
ceased, representing to said court that
1t would be beneficial to the heirs and
all persons interested in the estate of
said deceased, to sell said real estate
and convert the same into money.
Ana bringing into court the consent
and appreciation in writing, of all the
heirs to said estate residing in this
state and setting forth the situation of
| the real estate.
Whereupon, the said court appointed
at the. probate office in Brattleboro, in
said district, to hear and decide upon
| said application and petition, and or
dered, public notice thereof to be given
to al persons interested therein, by
| publishing said order, together with the
time and place of hearing, three weeks
successfully in The Vermont Phoenix, a
| newspaper, which circulates in the
neighborhood of those persons inter-
ested in said estate, all of which publ
eatiions shall be previous to the day
Therefore, you are hereby notified tc
appear before said court, at the time
and place assigned, then and there in
sald court to make your objections t
the granting of such license, if you SET
cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro
IN said district, this 9th day of July
$3.50 H. E. EDDY. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
VERNON.

Little Hattie Johnson, who is with her
aunt, Mrs. b. A. Streeter, is i'll.
Sunday school will be held In Union
church vestry at 10 a. m. Sunday.
The many friends of Mrs. John H.
Frost are glad to learn that she is more
comfortable.
Mrs. Mabel Boyd and niece, Mabel
johnson of Wilmington, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. b. Vose.
Robert A. Clark has bought of Ernest
Tenney his farm in district No. z. Mr..
Tenney and family will move to South
Vernon very soon.
The display of fireworks given by the
jolly Seven on the hotel lawn Wednes-
day evening July 3. was witnessed by a
large and appreciative audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Jaquith and fam
lily of Guilford spent the Fourth with
friends here, joining one of the number
of picnic parties along the river banks
that day.
Mrs Henry Horsman and two little
daughters have returned to their home
in South birmingham after spending a
few weeks with her mother, Mrs. J. e
Hubbard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
ESTATE OF MARTHA M. COLLIER.

CTATE OF VERMONT,
= District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Martha NJ. Golfer late of Vernon, in
said district deceased Greeting.
Whereas, said court has assigned the
9th day of July, next, for examining
and allowing the account of the execu-
tor of the estate of said deceased,
and for decree of the residue
of said estate to the lawful claim
ants of the same, and ordered
that public notice thereof be given to
all persons interested in said estate by
publishing this order three weeks sue
cessively previous to the day assigned,
in The Vermont Phoenix, a newspaper
published at Brattleboro, in said dis
trict.
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
allowance 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 9th day Of
| July, 1912.
$3.50 H. e. EDDY. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
SHERIFF'S SALE,

Taken by virtue of an execution is
sued by F. ID. f. Stowe clerk OF the
supreme court for the county of Wind
ham, in favor of John b. Manley OF
Brattleboro, Vermont, and against A. w:
Rockwell, ball for Peter John 1sSss ,S Si
Brattleboro, VT, for the sum OF lS5eo.iVl
three hundred sixty-six dollars ana Ten
cents damages, and costs amounting 10
($l310) thirteen dollas and ten cents,
l will sell the following, described
property which have levied upon san
execution to satisfy the same, at pubic
auction in the highway In front OF the
Brattleboro House In the town or Brat
tleboro. Vt. in the county of WindIham,
10 10 O'clock o%s cS'" in the forenoon, unless said
property is sooner redeemed by payment
Of the amount OF said execution, to-
gether with all legal fees and costs
thereon, the following personal property,
to wit: One Town Of Brattleboro. VT,
bridge bond number So, OF one thousand
dollars, bearing interest at the rate Of
four per cent payable on the first Of
January and the LIST of July OF each
wear and principal due on the first day
Of July 1918, said bond being payable
~ Dated at Brattleboro, in said county
this first day Of July. A. d. 1912.
27-2S c. d. MANN. Deputy Sheriff.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12

Harold Stacey is at work at j. W.
Fields.
Mrs. Maurice Purcell visited in Keene
the Fourth.
John H. Smith spent last week in Bel
lows Falls.
J. E. Scott has been in Boston the
past week.
E. c. Robertson was in Bristol the
first of the week.
W. S. Howe returned Monday from
visit in Boston.
E. e. Stratton returned Monday from
a trip to Boston.
Miss Rose Quirk of Pttsfeld is Wis
iting at j. E. Mann's.
U. G. Select spent the Foulth at his
home in Philadelphia.
William Corliss of Greenfield visited
at John Corlss's Tuesday.
Ernest Kilhart of orange, Mass, was
at his home here last week.
Mrs. Joseph Howe returned Saturday
from a visit in Winchendon.
Henry Britton of Adams, Mass, spent
last week at George Britton's.
Mrs Sarah Hood of Knoxville, Tenn,
is guest of Mrs. p. F. Amidon.
Hubbard Newton of Leominster spent
last week at Myron Dickerman's.
Michael Dempsey of New York visit
ed relatives in town the Fourth.
John Snow returned Monday from a
visit of several days in Greenfield.
Miss Elizabeth and Miss Madge Bruce
spent the Fourth in South Vernon.
Miss Monte Purcell returned Monday
from Turner's Falls and Greenfield.
Miss Ida Detour of Brockton is at her
home here for a two weeks vacation.
Leslie DeForest of Boston has been
visiting several days at w. NJ. Hall s.
Miss Ida E. Stratton returned Satur-
day from a weeks visit in Marlboro.
Mrs. Alvin Frost of Bellows Falls is
visiting her daughter, Mrs G. w. Fifield.
Mrs. G. E. Estey is entertaining her
sister, Miss Kate Cline of Millers Falls.
Miss Hazel Roberts returned Tuesday
from a weeks visit in Chelmsford, Mass.
Mrs. Belle Tilton of South Deerfield
came Friday for visit at G. s. Howes,
Mrs. Pratt and three children of
Greenfield are visiting Mrs. Fred Butler.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Booth were visit
'ors the Fourth at d. e. Persons in
Keene.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Smith of Keene
visited friends in town from Friday to
| Sunday.
Mrs. p. C. Stewart was called to South
| Vernon Friday by the illness of her
| daughter.
| Mrs. William Britton and Jesse Lang
of Dalton, N. H., are visiting at Frank
Brtton's.
Mrs. F. w. Jeffords and daughter
Rose Helen, went to Plymouth Monday
| for a visit.
Miss Molle Pike of Claremont and
Miss Mabel Pike of Bellows Falls are al
w. N. Pixies.
| Mrs. l.. III. Davenport suffered a Sc
we're attack of acute indigestion the frs
| of the week,
Mr.. and Mrs Guy Clark of Winchen'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
THE PUTNEY COLUMN
Grand Army and Relief Corps Remem-
bered by Mrs. Eva D. Greenwood.

Below is a copy Of a clause in the
will of the late Mrs. Eva d. Greenwood
of Marlboro, n. H., which pertains to
the post and Relief corps of Putney:
II give and bequeath to the Col Will
liam II. Greenwood post, No. 80, G. A.
R., and Col, William H. Greenwood Re-
lief corps, No. 60, Woman's Relief corps
of Putney, Vermont, one thousand
$4,000 dollars to be held in trust to be
carefully invested as a fund and the in
come and principal, If necessary to be
used for the decoration Of the graves
of the soldiers in the cemetery at Dunn
Q0erston, Vermont; and in such other
ways as the post and corps deem best.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Estate of CATHERINE E. SULLIVAN.

Estate OF SA SULLIVAN
CTATE OF VERMONT,
- District of Marlboro IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate
of Catherine E. Sullivan, late of Brat
tleboro, in said district, deceased,
Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
9th day of July, next, for examining
and allowing the account of the eXecu-
tor of the estate of said deceased. and
for a decree of the residue of said es
tate to the lawful claimants of the
same, and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested
in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous to the
day assigned, in The Vermont Phoenix
newspaper published at Bratteboro,
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
allowance 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 9th day Of
July 1912.
$3.50 H. E. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
ESTATE OF o. A. ALvORD.

-
y District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of o. A. Alvord, late of Brattleboro, in
said district, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
27th day of July, next, for examining
and allowing the account of the execu-
tor of the estate of said deceased, and
for a decree of the residue of said es-
tate to the lawful claimants of the same,
and ordered that public notice thereof
be given to all persons interested in
said estate by publishing this order
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
allowance 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 9th day of
July, 1912.
$3.50 H. E. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Houses Struck by Lightning.

The electric storm of Friday after
noon was severe in the north and west
parts of the town. At William Garland's
on West hill the lightning entered the
house and tore up every room more or
less. Mrs. Garland was knocked down
and while it dazed Mrs. Farwell she re-
covered soon enough to put out the fire
which had been started in two different
parts of the house. The kitchen was
completely wrecked and the water pipe
was cut off. At Henry Woods in the
north part of the town the lightning
struck the kitchen and played pranks
in and about the kitchen sink. No one
was injured there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Experiment In Dust LAYING.

A meeting was called Monday even
ing at the selectmen's room by the pub
lie improvement committee of the board
of trade to consider the subject of lay
ing the dust in Main and Canal streets.
This committee have been investigating
different dust layers and find that the
best results have been obtained by the
use of calcium chloride. 1t was de-
cided at the meeting that the water cart
be stopped, as sufficient money had not
been paid in to warrant running it
longer, also that calcium chloride be
bought in the hope that the pledges
made by the individuals be paid with
out further solicitation. The commit
tee will then proceed to use the cal
cium chloride.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
ESTATE OF GEORGE p. WoRDEN.


y District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
To. all persons interested in the estate
of George =. Worden, late of Halifax,
in said district, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has ia assigned the
and allowing the account of the adj
ministrator, 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
interested in said estate by publishing
this order three weeks successfully pre-
vious to the day assigned, in The YER
mont Phoenix, newspaper published at
Brattleboro, 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
allowance of said account II you see
cause, and to ablish your right as
heirs. legatees and lawful claimants to
said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of
July, 1912.
$3.50 H. f. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
ESTATE OF CHLOE LEONARD.

SIAIE Ot NERMONI,
- District of Marlboro, S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate
of Chloe Leonard, late of Dummerston,
in said district, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
9th day of july, next for examining and
allowing the account of the administra-
tor of the estate of said deceased, and
for decree of the residue of said es-
tate 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, 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
allowance 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 9th day of
| July. 1912.
$3.50 II. E. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
ESTATE OF ANN M. DAWSON.
\ Il rnLN OH MONT

- Westminster, SIS.
The Probate court for said district.
To all persons interested in the es-
tate of Ann NJ. Dawson, late of Put
ney, in said district, deceased, Greeting.
unon ire estate 81 AVN pauison IL fe
of Putney, in said district, deceased has
filed his petition in this court setting forth
that the sale of the whole of the real
estate of said deceased will be beneficial
to the heirs and all persons interested
therein, and praying for license to sell
the same, and at the same time filed
consent in writing of all the heirs re-
siding in this state to such sale. Where
upon it is ordered that the same be
heard at the session of said court to be
held at the probate Office in Bellows
Falls, on the Sd day of August, A. d.
1912, when and where you may be heard
1929 ZINA II. ALLBEE, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Two Old Saws.

Tramp-You know the sayin', mum
He that giveth to the poor lenieth
to the Lord"
Mrs. Subbubs--Very true. And since
you speak in proverbs. I'll refer you to
another old saw.
Tramp-Which one Is dat, mum?
Mrs. S.-The one back in the wood
shed.-G Boston Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12

Miss Hazel Dawson is at work at DR..
G. d. Wheats.
Miss Lillian Cooke was a recent Wis
istor in Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slyter Germon of New
York were in town with friends Friday.
Mrs. George Kendall of Enfield. Conn,
visited at Mrs. Harry Littlefied's last
week.
Irving Ketchum and son. Frank, and
Fred Devon are haying at the Corser
farm.
George MAR will preach in Pierce's
han, East Putney, Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock.
Miss Drown of Brattleboro is a guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Bailey at River
view camp.
Mrs. Leslie Knight of West Brattle-
boro was with her brother, H. G. Ever
leth, this week.
Rev, w. A. Dawson, d. D., of Burling-
ton will preach in the Baptist church
next Sunday morning.
Mr., and Mrs. William Shine of Millers
Falls spent the Fourth with Mrs. Shines
father, Adam A. Blood
Harry Littlefeld is suffering from an
attack of acute gastritis and is under
the care of DR.. Bugbee
Miss Ida M. Wilder of Brattleboro, for
merly of this town, visited last week
with Mrs. Annie Littlefeld.
o. E. Bragg of Keene made a brief
business trip in town Wednesday. He
reports Mrs. Bragg as being in failing
health.
A. w. ]. wilkins of Brattleboro was in
town Wednesday to adjust the insur-
ance on the Garland house, which was
struck by lightning Friday
DR.. and Mrs. Cram of Colrain were
guests over Monday night at Russell Fl.
Braleys. They were EN- route to New
London, N, H., by automobile.
George MAR will preach in Westmin-
ster West Sunday. The church motto,
in the Westminster West correspondence
will be of interest to Putney persons
Mrs. Harry Littlefield chaperoned a
party Of young people to Newfane the
Fourth, where they took in the drama
and dance. All report the play as fine
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Lermond and
daughter, Aubigne, of Woodstock, were
in town Saturday and Sunday Mrs
Lermond will be remembered as Miss
Maude Munger.
Miss Judith Beals and maid. who are
spending the summer at Elmleigh, LEFT
Tuesday for Massachusetts, by automo
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
A Pleased Savings Bank Deposition.

There is no county in Vermont, in
deed, hardly a town in the state, or
state in the Union, that does not make
deposits in the Hyde Park Savings bank.
The unprecedented growth of that in
stitution is the result of two things:
first, confidence; second satisfaction
with its management.
Everybody is well treated at that
bank and everybody is satisfied.
Ask your neighbor who deposits there
and see If he does not vouch for the
truthfulness of this statment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Not the Only One.

"You know" he was saying. II could
not see a woman stand up while / was
sitting"
80 you gave her your seat?"
mo; closed my eyes and pretended
to be asleep."-[Judges's Library
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12

When the Panama canal is finished It
will be the greatest coalng station in
the world, 1t being estimated that the
coal and oil traffic alone will amount
to $10,000,000 annually.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12

Pessimists may be men who are disap-
pointed In themselves.
The oftener baseball player goes on
a bat the lower his batting average will
be.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Myrtle o. Graves Drowned.

Undertaken E. E. Knight was called to
Westmoreland Wednesday afternoon to
prepare the body of Myrtle o. Graves
for burial She was drowned about 4
o'clock while in bathing with two COM
panions. She was IS years old and the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Graves, who lived in this town at one
time on the town farm and later at the
Farr farm in East Putney. She was
the niece of the late Dwight Graves.
The funeral was held at the home in
Westmoreland at 8 o'clock this morn
ing and the interment will be in Rut-
land.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-28

protein discussed. 5. Diet in disease,
with outlined diet for fevers, consti
patton, tuberculosis, Bright's disease.
diabetes, rheumatism, etc. 6. Discus
sion of diet in its relation to age and
occupation. Z. The feeding of chill
dren.
The Popularity Of These Lectures.
At one of the assemblies held this
past summer a unique feature con
sisted of an exhibition of babes born
to mothers who had graduated in the
School of Health. There were six
teen of the little ones, every one OF
them manifesting the clearest evi
dence of exuberant health. OF nearly
every one the mother had some re
port of precocious health or develop
ment that seemed to show they were
above the average of children in learn
ing to walk, in talking, cutting OF
teeth, or some of the points in which
healthy babes excel. At another Chau
tauqua the School of Health included
"Baby Glass;" consisting of children
from three to six years of age. The
first year this class numbered ten
last year sixty-two and this season
ninety-two.
DR.. Geisel will be in charge of the
school of health at the Celina, Ohio,
Chautauqua, July 25-27.