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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
EAST PUTNEY.

Miss Bertha Brown of Westmoreland Is
visiting Edith Frost
George Blanchard was in Bellows Falls
on Business Wednesday.
Mrs C. S. Pratt of Brattleboro was at
j. t. Royce's Wednesday.
Gladys Smith of Putney is staying a
few days with her grandparents.
Town meeting passed off quietly, the
resulting vote being much as expected.
Fred Leach Is at his home farm, get
ting things in shape for the spring
work.
Mrs. B. r. Lewis returned Saturday
from Manchester, where she had been
visiting her father.
Mrs. Leon Marble of Bellows Falls
spent a few days at Mrs. Norman Whit
neys while her husband was in Boston.
Mrs. Frank Morse was at James
Reeds in East Dummerston Saturday to
attend a birthday party given in honor
of Miss Ella Jenison.
Constable ]. F. Maley was in Brattle-
boro Wednesday and again In Putney
village Thursday on business connected
with the closing OF the hotel.
NJ. II. and f. B. Kingsbury celebrated
their 72d and Slst birthdays March /
and at o. A. Kingsbury's. Refresh
ments were served and music was fur
nished by the members OF Mr.. Kings
bury's family. all being especially gifted
in this line.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
VERMONT FRIDAY MARCH s. 1912

subject, missionaries whom have
known" The scripture reading was in
charge of Mrs. ]. NJ. Lamb. The subject
for the afternoon was Western women
in Eastern lands" This was in charge
of Mrs. Leonard.
There seems to be little excitement re-
garding town meeting this year. The
present board of selectmen, consisting OF
Walter L. Todd, James o Brien and Ezra
B. Pike, have proved very efficient and
hold the confidence of the townspeople
generally who desire their reelection
Mr.. Todd wishes to withdraw but it is
earnestly hoped that he will be persuad-
ed to serve again.
The juniors held their semi-annual
election of officers last Sunday afternoon.
The result was as follows; Pres, Bertha
Brooks; vice pres, Gertrude Sprague;
sec, Lillian Mead; treas, John G. Snow.
The usual committees were also appoint
ed. The society voted their usual con-
tribution toward the support of the little
TEL who was bought by the Japan mis-
sion and is being educated for a mis-
sonary.
Four railroad engineers arrived in
town Monday and began going over the
first survey made by George NJ. Tomp-
son for the proposed Boston & Maine
link from South Vernon to Brattleboro.
They expect to be here about a month.
In view of the semi official statement
made last week that the railroad would
begin building at once, our townspeople
have been strengthened in the belief that
the road would be built on this side of
the river
Lawrence Young of Haverhill, for 80
years a resident of this town. died in
Haverhill last week Wednesday after
noon from a complication of diseases
Mr.. Young lived in Hinsdale until about
four years ago, when with his foster son.
Joseph Young, he moved to Haverhill
He was born in st. Leonard, Canada, 70
years ago. He leaves one brother Peter
Young of this town. The body was
brought here on Friday afternoon, being
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Young and their son, William. and
daughter, Lillian. Mr.. Young was held
in high esteem by all who knew him.
The burial was in st. Joseph's cemetery.
A very pretty wedding took place at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. n. L. Porter,
March 1 at five o'clock in the afternoon.
The contracting couple were Miss Clara
Mr.. Porter and Samuel P. Mcleod. both
of Groveton, N. H. The couple entered
the parlor to the rendering on the piano
of Mendelssohn's wedding march by Mrs.
Porter. The beautiful ring service was
used, the brides father officiating. The
brides gown was of navy blue broad
cloth with picture hat of blue and white
with white plumes. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Leod took the early train Saturday
morning for a brief tour in Massachu
sets and Connecticut, after which they
will return to their pleasant home in
Groveton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. Il.

Mrs. Alice Emo is working at George
Smiths.
Mrs. Hutchins is now reported as i'm
proving
Miss Mary Streeter visited in Saxtons
River Sunday.
There will be an old folks dance at
the hall this, Friday, evening.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. F. Amidon entertained
the district deputy while here last week.
Mrs. E. r. Clark and her two children
of Springfield, Mass, spent last week at
O. R. Fairs.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ford have so far
recovered from their recent illness as to
be able to ride out
n. G. Colburn and Herman f. Chick
ering each started out on March 2, with
their wood sa wing machines.
Fred Farr has finished his winters
work in and around the mill and has
left town for his summers work.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chickerlng, whose
buildings were burned here few years
ago, are reported as being feeble in
health at their place of residence.
In the special meeting of the local
Grange held on Saturday evening, March
g the district deputy was present and
the third degree was exemplfied in his
presence Ten new names for member
ship were received and placed on file.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08

The Sons of Veterans auxiliary served
an excellent dinner town meeting day.
Forty-six women registered and voted
for school committee town meeting day.
Mrs. Ethel Anderson returned Tuesday
from the Springfield hospital much i'm
proved in health.
Among those in Boston attending the
automobile show are Mr.. and Mrs. n.
w. Keet and Mrs. N. P. Wood.
On Wednesday several from this town
were in Boston to appear before the
state highway commission at a hearing
arranged by DR.. N. p. Wood, looking
toward strip of permanent highway in
this town.
Paul D. Moody has accepted the pas
torate of the South Congregational
church of st. Johnsbury. This is a
large, strong society and Mr.. Moody will
take up the work March 10, and move
his family from Connecticut there.
Charles Williams met with a very
painful accident in getting on to a train
last Thursday morning. The brakeman,
Mr. Williams a severe blow on the fore
head and nose. He was helped into the
car and received medical aid.
Many friends of Rev. Leon G. Brough-
ton of Atlanta, Ca, will be interested to
learn that he has accepted the pastorate
of Christ church, Westminster Bridge
road, London. The church has been
without a permanent pastor since Rev.
F. B. Meyer resigned five years ago.
Charles Parker. who met with a serl-
Gus accident Feb. 81 in which his hand
was torn by a circular saw, and who
was taken to one of the hospitals in
Springfield to be treated for lockjaw,
remains in a very serious condition. Mr..
Parker is a valuable and popular man
in the community and his condition is a
source of anxiety to a large circle of
friends.
The competitive drill of the Boys
Brigade was held Friday night. TWEEN
ty of the Boy Scouts of Greenfield came
in sleighs and gave an exhibition of
marching, signalling and bandaging.
Company A of the Boys Brigade here
gave good drill, the medal being won
by George Moody. The judges were
Lieutenant Thayer and Lieutenant Hell
var of the national guard of Brattle-
bOrO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
HlNSDALE, N. H.
Visit from Humane Agent,

Mrs Jennie b. Powers, agent for the
Keene Humane society, accompanied by
Deputy Sheriff Davis, visited one of our
mikmen, who brings milk to the village.
last Thursday. The agent says that the
cows were found to be in a bad con-
ditlon and four horses were very poor.
The barn in which these animals were
kept was full of holes and cracks. Mrs.
Powers also learned that about two
weeks ago a boy of 16 took one of these
horses to go for load of hay. On the
way back about o'clock in the evening,
the boy left the load about a mile and
half from the barn to go home alone
The load became overturned and the
horse was obliged to stand there until
1t was found about 9 o'clock the next
morning. The boy was taken to Law
yer Temples office and made to under
stand that such things must not hap
pen again. The owner was ordered to
fix his barn and furnish more food for
his animals This is not Mrs. Powerss
first visit to this place and similar con-
ditions have been found to exist before
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
DUNN ERsToN.

II. p Smead and family are moving to
Greenfield, Mass.
Morse Bond of Brattleboro was at NJ
F. buttons Saturday
George Richardson was at II. p.
Smead's one day this week.
Arthur johnson is visiting a relative
who Is i'll in East Putney.
Mrs r. C. Torrey is at the Brattle-
boro Memorial hospital for treatment
The Grange will have its annual calico
ball and sugar supper Thursday evening,
March 81. Everybody is invited
The Grange held regular meeting
Tuesday evening. A good literary pro-
gram was given in charge of Harry
Brown. The next meeting will be held
March 49,
The oregon Indian Medicine company
closed successful engagement in
Grange hall Feb. 20, playing to good au-
diences during the week. Miss Elsie Ha-
zelton won the casket of silver. Guy
Lynde. Ellis Johnson and William Knapp
were winners of minor prizes. A party
came from West Dummerston Wednes-
day evening and dancing was a part of
the evenings program.
The Birthday club met with Miss Ella
Jennlson March and had the usual en-
joyable time Miss Jennson was pre-
sented a handsome piece of silver She
treated her guests to a bountiful and ap-
petizing supper. Fifteen were present
Mrs. Gertrude Morse and two children
of East Putney being among the number
The club reorganized and will continue
to meet the coming year.
About so friends and townspeople sur
prised Mr.. and Mrs. Paschal T. Laugh
ton Saturday evening and presented them
a rocking chair and a large lamp.
A. w. Iaughton made the presentati
in a pleasing way. Paschal Laughton
feelingly responded. Refreshments of
cake and coffee were served and the
company broke up with best wishes for
Mr.. and Mrs. Laughtons future happi-
ness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
Home Treatment for
tuberculosis

Consumptive patients need no longer
dread either the fate that formerly, over.
took all sufferers from lung trouble, OF
Journeys far frem home to other climates
or to some expensive sanatorium. Hun
dreds are now staying quietly at nome
curing themselves at no expense Deyonu
the cost of few bottles OF medicine.
POO s. 4th ST.. COlwyn Darby, Pa:
"Gentlemen: For four years was
troubled with cough, which gradually he
came worse; had night sweats and pains
In my chest. | was losing my appetite
and had become so thin and weak l couin
physician pronounced my, ease Consump'
ton. Not being satisfied, ! was exam,
ined by the physicians OF the Polyclinic
Hospital; they also pronounced the dis
ease Consumption. which was proven
later by IN examination Of sputum' as
ordered to Consumptive Hospital. ny
nephew would not allow me to go until
| had tried Eckmans Alternative. Be
fore l had taken the medicine three weeks
had marked relief, night sweats ceaseu
pain in the breast relieved; cough be,
/ commenced getting well, Ny health
became. normal. I am In excellent health
now and have been completely cured Lo'
ten years. strongly recommend II
lSigned) MRS) MARY WASs0N.
Eckman's Alternative Is effective In Bron,
chlts. Asthma. Hay Fever; Throat and
Lung Troubles, and In unhuilding the
system. Does hot contain poisons, opintes
or habit-forming drugs Ask for bookleI
of cured cases and write to Eckma!
Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa, FOR more evi
dence For sale by all lending druggists and
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
NoRTHFIELD, MASS.
Action to BE Taken by Town to Recover
Money Lost Through Former Select

Action to BE Taken by Town to Recover
Money Lost Through Former Select
man.
The Mortified town meeting Monday
took action to collect the balance due
the town as the result of the defalca ton
of A. w. Proctor, a former selectman
The loss to the town amounted to about
$1,000 and So per cent of this has already
been paid back from the property of Mr.
Proctor 1t was voted by the town
meeting to instruct the town counsel, c.
II. Webster, to proceed to collect the
remaining A per cent from other town
officials who served with Mr.. Proctor.
1t was also voted to cooperate with
the state highway commission to build a
piece of state road from the north end
of the present state road to Pine street,
and $500 was appropriated. The sum-
mary of the meeting follows
Moderator, Charles l.. Robbins; clerk
and treasurer, Warren j. Wright; Sc
lectmen and overseers of the poor, AL
Charles A. Parker; assessor, three
years, Clinton A. Ware; school commit
tee, Leon r. Alexander; tax collector,
Merrill T. Moore tree warden, Thomas s
II. Hart; constables, Fred H. Watson,
Fred c. Britton, Fred w. Doane; ceme-
terry commissioner, Charles l.. Gilbert;
library trustees, Rev. N. Fay Smith, DR..
r. II. Philbrick Appropriations: Schools,
$4,000; medical inspection, $50; library,
$715 highways and bridges 1850; ceme-
terry, $780, street lights, $1,000; improve
ments at Farms school, $500; setting
out of trees, 5000; street sprinkling, 5000;
town debt and interest, s637S; Memorial
day, SIS: contingent account and poor,
$4,000. Liquor license: Yes, rs; no, 14O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08

The stone shed of the D. B. l., Granite
company in East Barre was burned Sat
urday night. But for the effective work
of the Barre firemen the entire village
would have been destroyed. The loss Is
estimate at 5000 with $4,000 insur-
anc.
The body of William German, 20, was
found in the snow by the roadside in
Mendon Saturday morning about a
quarter of a mile from his home. by
Gearge Danforth neighbor. Evidently
the sleigh tipped over, Mr.. German was
pinned beneath It, and being unable to
extricate himself he froze to death,
The horse, tangled in the harness, was
lying in the snow when Mr. Danforth
reached the scene of the accident
German was employed in the Rutland
railroad shops in Rutland and was drive
ing to the home of his parents where
he lived when the accident occurred
Friday night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
WEST NoRTHFIELD, MASS.

Mrs. Amy Beers Is caring for Mrs. c..
p. Buffum and little son.
Mrs. Electa Howe, who has been so
seriously i'll, is improving.
Miss Lillian Bosworth of Spencer,
Mass, has been visiting Mrs George
Beauregard.
Mrs. Fred Adams and E. l.. Brooks at
tended the funeral of their aunt. Mrs.
Laura f. Smith, in South Hadley Thurs
day.
Harry Alderman of Springfield and
Fred Alderman and Miss Whittemore of
Newark. N. j., have been spending a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Alderman.
Willie Hibbard, 9, received severe in
juries Tuesday While coasting the sled
ran into a tree. throwing him off and
cutting both legs below the knee so that
about 20 stitches were required to close
the wounds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
THE PUTNEY COLUMN
Colony Of Pilgrim Fathers.

kimball Hill colony, No. 267, United
order of Pilgrim Fathers, was instituted
In the town hall Saturday night by SUI
preme Governor Bradstreet of Boston
and supreme Secretary Nathan Crazy of
Lawrence, Mass, Fort Dummer colony
OF Brattleboro eXemplifying the degree
work. Fourteen members from Fort Dunn
mer colony came by team. Kimball Hill
colony, which perpetuates the name of
a man who was actively identified with
fraternal organizations in this town,
starts with % charter members and
several others will join in the near flu
ture. Much credit is due Mrs. w. F..
Mixer of Brattleboro for her efficient
work in organizing the colony. The
officers for the remainder of the year
are: Ex-Governor, b. G. Clemons;
governor, DR.. Harry Lawrence; lieuten-
ant governor, Annie M. Littlefield
secretary, Harold II. Bugbee; treasur-
Howard; chaplain, Addie NJ Roberts,
sergeant at arms, Frank A. Townshend;
deputy sergeant at arms, Flora B. Bug
bee; inside sentinel, Earl Fuller; outside
sentinel, Eli Pitcher. Remarks were
made by the supreme officers and others,
Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, proprietors of
the Kendrick House.
The Kimball Hill colony has started
off with an enthusiastic lot of members
who are not easily daunted. and for
whom the word work has no discourage
ment to offer.
The next meeting of the colony will
be held Saturday evening. March IT,
when the officers will be Installed. Rep
resentatives will be present from Fort
Drummer colony. Tuesday evening ex-
Gov. B. c. Clemens carried a load OF
members to Brattleboro, where they
were royalty entertained by Fort Dunn
mer colony.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
CHESTERFIELD. N. Il.

Mrs Nettie Pratt is enjoying a two
weeks vacation.
The ladies' aid society met at the par
sonage Wednesday.
Victor p. Nutting of Winchester is a
guest OF B. A. Pratt.
Mrs. Charles Royce has her grandchil-
dren with her to stay several days.
Remember the school meeting tomor-
row, Saturday. Everyone is urged to be
present.
C. G. Hill Is slowly improving. The
store has been closed two weeks on ac-
count of his illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy A. Chamberlain of
Pennsylvania are spending a few weeks
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Butler.
District Superintendent Walcott held
the fourth quarterly conference last
week. Report of the various officers
were read and accepted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
lEYDEN, MASS.
Question Of Town Hall Repairs Left with
the Selectmen.

The only question of Importance be-
fore the Leyden town meeting Monday
was one relative to the repair of the
town hall. 1t was finally decided to
leave the matter to the seectmen for
investigation and report at a special
meeting. There was a lively contest for
second selectman between f. P. Howes
and F. A. Wilder, and the former won, 20
to 22. The summary of the meeting
follows:
Moderator, F. o. Darling; clerk and
treasurer, E. P. Howes, jr.; selectmen
and overseers of the poor F. R. Foster,
f. P. Howes, w. A. Campbell; assessors.
F. r. Foster, f. P. Howes. F. A. Wilder;
school committee, Mrs. A. P. Black, F.
A. Wilder. H. w. Severance; auditor, F.
o. Darling; tax collector. E. p. Howes,
jr.; tree warden, II. w. Severance; con-
stable. ]. A. Newcomb, jr.; library
trustees, A. ]. Shattuck. S. B. Budding
ton, F. r. Foster. Appropriations: Town
officers 1925; school, $500; library. s35;
paupers. $500; highways and bridges.
$1,000; Memorial day, 500; total. s3O25.
Liquor license: Yes, I; no, "a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.

Athol by a majority of IL shifted from
the license to the no-license column
Monday. Orange voted to remain dry,
but the margin was only six votes.
Shelburne is again no-license. Colrain,
which voted no last year. came back to
the license column by a majority of 20
votes.
Depositors in Greenfield Savings bank
will be interested to learn that the full
bench of the supreme court OF Massachu-
sets has decided that the bank may
maintain its bill against Robert Aber-
crombie and others. comprising the in
vestment committee to hold them liable
for losses of about 5000, 900 resulting
from loans they made. The loans were
made on real estate in North Adams The
other defendants are William A Forbes
Charles r. Lowell, Levi j. Gum and
Seorem h. Slate, all of Greenfield
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
George c. Fisk 81 Years Old.

The following from the city news in
the Springfield Republican Tuesday will
be read with interest by many people
in Hinsdale: George C.'Ffsk, for years
one of Springfields best-known manu-
facturers, passed yesterday his S1st
birthday. He celebrated the event by
walking from his home at 10 Holland
avenue to the plant of the Wason manu-
featuring company on Wason avenue and
doing a good days work. In spite of his
advanced years Mr.. Fisk still enjoys good
health and keeps up his interest in BUSH
ness and current events. Until about
five years ago he was president of the
Wason manufacturing company. Yester-
day he received messages of congra tula-
ton from friends, both within and with
out the city. He has just completed the
rebuilding of his mill at Hinsdale N H.,
his native town."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" ESTATE OF AOR En6

The undersigned, having been appoint
the District of Marlboro Commissioners.
TO receive, examine, and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons against
Bratteboro, in said District, deceased.
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for
National Bank, in the town of Brattle-
boro, In said District on the Sth day of
March and 9th day of August, next, from
z O'Clock p. m, until 4 o'clock p. m. on
each of said days and that six months
from the oath day of February, A. d.
1912. Is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to present their claims
to US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this oath day of
February, A. D. 1912.
c. w. RICHARDSON,
r. c. AVERILL,
9-ll Commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
CTATE OF VERMONT.

~ Westminster, IS.
The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate
OF Sophia ]. Wilder. late OF Townshend.
in said District, deceased, Greeting:
upon the estate of Sophia ]. Wilder, late
Of Townshend. 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 bene-
fetal to the heirs and all persons inter-
ested therein, and praying for license to
in this Court what purports to be the
CONSIST in writing OF all the heirs re-
siding in this State to such sale. Where
upon 1t 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 9Th day OF April, A. D. 1912,
when and where you may be heard in
the premises, II you see cause.
$40 ZINA H. ALLBEE, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
Conference Dates for 1912.

Following is the 1912 calendar for the
midsummer conferences at Northfield:
Mortified seminary commencement,
June 1915 student conference, June 81
80; young woman's conference, July 3-10;
summer school for the woman's foreign
missionary societies, July 1918; home
missionary conference, July 1925; sum-
mer school for Sunday school workers,
July 20-27; general conference for Chris
tan workers, August 2-1S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
Death Of Admiral converse's Brother

Dr.. Charles r. Converse, for SO years
county physician of Hudson county. N.
j., and a brother OF the late Rear Ad-
miral Converse, United States navy, died
at Jersey City Monday of heart trouble,
Dr. Converse was born in Norwich, Ver-
mont, In 1912 and was a graduate OF
Dartmouth college He enlisted during
the Civil war in Vermont regiment,
and took part In the battle OF Gettys-
burg. He obtained his medical educa =
ton at Georgetown university, from
which he received his doctors degree in
1870.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE nE HEDCLnM

The undersigned. having been appoint
ed by the Honora BILE Probate Court for
to receive, examine and adjust the claims
and demands of all persons against the
estate OF Gershom R. Rice, late OF Brat
all claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet for
the purpose aforesaid at the town clerks
said District. on the 10th day Of March
and Sd day of August next, from o'clock
p. M, until o'clock p. m, on each of
oath day of February, A. D. 1912, is the
time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to US for
examination and allowance
Dated at Brattleboro. this 26th day OF
February, A. d. 1912.
CARL S. HOPKINS,
w. A. SUBWAY,
9-11 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-08

lumber company in West Barnet
cut recently what is said to be the
biggest spruce tree ever cut in the state.
The spruce was so feet tall three feet
in diameter at the base and nine inches
in diameter at the top, 1t scaled 1910
feet of lumber.