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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS
Assaulted Man Died In Hospital.

George Southwick, As, who was shot
/ Saturday night, Dec. 90, in North wal
pole. died in the Elliot City hospital in
keene Thursday, Dec. 49, thus making
the crime one of murder The bullet
cut his windpipe, and he lost ground
steadily after being taken to the hos
ptal Immediately after the shooting II
was ascertained that he lived in Lynn.
Mass, and that he has a brother Fred.
Southwick of So Monroe street Chelsea
Mass. The brother communicated with
the county authorities as to the DISMISSAL
of the body. The Keene Sentinel. sneak
Ing of the case in it's edition of Friday.
said:
I'm connection with the case II is
remarked that again the authorities of
Walpole neglected to notify the county
authorities of case of assault which
turned out later to be manslaughter or
murder on the night of April Is, 1905
a man named Daniel Phillips was found
In serious condition In the town of
North Walpole, having been stabbed by
someone. The police or selectmen
neglected to notify the sheriff and the
man who was wanted for the crime got
out. The injured man died. Later. his
murderer, David Stevens, was found in
Maine and brought back here being tried
at the October term of court 1909 and
sent to prison for from nine to 70 years
for manslaughter.
This time Southwick was shot Sat
urday night. Sheriff f. H. Lord knew
nothing of the matter until he read of
1t in the papers Tuesday. Then he set
out to investigate. lie found that his
deputy in Walpole, Horace A. Perry. had
not been called upon by the town Off
cials. When he heard that Southwick
was dead Sheriff Lord took it upon him
self to see If Southwick's assailant could
be found. He went to Walpole. where he
learned that the officials had made some
attempt to locate the man who was be-
lieved to have been the assaliant of
Southwck. He had been traced to SAX
stood to work in lumber camp. Sher-
if Lord could get no more information,
but is to continue the search, with the
hope of locating his man.
Sheriff Lord gave the officials in Wal
pole to understand that they must make
report to him of crimes like the two
which were neglected. He told them
that they should report Immediately to
him any such cases, so that the county
machinery could be set at work against
the perpetrator of such deeds"
The authorities of Cheshire county
have offered a reward of 5000 for the an
prehension OF the man, George Butler,
who, it was alleged, shot Southwick
and the officials of this town and all this
locality are watching for him. 1t is
known that the man who died the shoot
ing went to Saxtons River on the $50
car the same night and spent an hour
about that village. Since then no trace
of him has been found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
WHITINGHAM.

Mrs. Ichabod Wheeler is visiting at
Schuyler Murdocks.
Edgar Gillett of Shelburne Falls Is Wis
iting at John Gillett's.
A dance at Green Mountain hall, given
the Jillson young people, was well attend 1
ed.
Mrs. Carrie Davis and niece, Miss Irene
Aiken, of Turner's Falls visited at John
Gilletts over Sunday.
surprise party was given Mrs. Mar
cia Davis Monday evening Ii being her
Goth birthday anniversary.
George Weller has rented the little
house above the boarding house at Davis
Bridge. He is boarding himself.
H. f. Knowlton, who with his mother
moved to Shelburne Falls about Thanks
giving, was in town a few days recently
Mrs. Ichabod Wheeler and son, Leon,
have moved to this village into the
tenement recently vacated by Mr.. Mitch
ell. ~, ii
Richard Rosmeisl returned to his
school in Mortified Tuesday. Ruth
Goodnow returned to North Adams Mon
day.
G. II. Wheeler sold three of his regis
terey Jersey cows to a South Vernon
man last week and took them to Guilford
Wednesday.
Mrs. II. A. Wheeler and Leola Caffrey
were in North Adams Tuesday. Mrs.
Caffrey, who is in rather i'll health, went
to see DIR. Stafford
An is weeks term of school in district
No. l closed yesterday, Thursday and
the teacher, Miss Fisher, returned to her
home in Vergennes Friday.
The new minister, Rev. Mr.. Emerson
from the northern part of the state, is
expected here this week. He will occupy
the Baptist pulpit Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitman Wheeler have
begun housekeeping on Mrs. Wheeler's
old farm. Mr.. Wheeler is working for
the Deerfeld River company.
Miss Pansy Davis is spending her va
cation from the Wilmington high school
at L. II. Sawyer's. Miss Vesta Sawyer
is home from Arms academy for a two
weeks vacation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Opening at Hotel Rockingham.

Wednesday evening was opening night
at Hotel Rockingham. Knowltons or
chestra furnished music, and the corri-
doris and office were brilliantly lighted.
The interior of the hotel has undergone
home-like. Painters, plumbers and others
have been working throughout the build
ing during the past month renoVating
and repairing the hotel, and all who
visited the building on this occasion saw
that the work had been well done. Dane
ing was enjoyed on the top floor, and a
buffet lunch was served. All of the
rooms have received fresh coats of paint,
and the walls and ceilings have been
repaired. The management intend a
little later to have a ladies' parlor on
either the first or second floor TO be used
as a rest room for the many women from
surrounding towns who do their shopping
in Bellows Falls. The dining room will
be conducted on the European plan. The
management has placed a Bible in each
room, as is customary in large cities,
and all sleeping rooms are well equipped
with fire escapes. A billiard table will
be on the first floor for the guests
w. p. f. Doyen of New York took pos
session Wednesday as the new manager.
He is recommended as first class chef
and an able business man. Mrs Doyen
will be of assistance to her husband in
conducting the hotel and will act as
public stenographer for their guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Doyen are a bright, up-to-
date, young couple, and should be sue
cessful in their new venture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
WEST HALIFAX.

Mrs. Hudson remains about the same.
Fred Stanley is improving his house
by building a veranda. Mr.. Dalrymple
and Mr.. VIM are doing the work.
The young peoples society will hold
their meeting Sunday evening to elect
officers for the coming six months.
Miss Lucy and Miss Maud Thurher and
Miss Clara and Miss Addie Warren have
returned to the high school in Brattle-
boro.
We are glad to note that Eben Sparks
is out again, after being confined week
or more to the house with an injured
knee.
After closing the school term at Har-
risville Miss Edith Collins, it Is under
stood, will teach the winter term at
Whitneyvlle.
Miss Della May Clark has returned to
North Truro Mass, after spending the
holiday with her parents, to teach the
winter term of school.
Miss Helen McCray returned from her
home in Rochester, this state, to resume
her school work Wednesday after stay
ing over New Years with her parents.
Mrs. E. F. C. Mosher, who was a
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Winn
two weeks, returned Saturday to her
home in Bennington, Mrs. VIM and
daughter. Ella, accompanying her for
short visit.
The annual business meeting of the
Baptist church and society will be held
in the church Saturday afternoon, Jan
6, at o'clock, for the election of officers
and to transact other business. 1t is
hoped that a large number will be pres
ent. A covenant meeting also will be
held on the same day preceding the
business meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05

company the proceeds above expenses,
and the public is urgently requested to
attend, and help the national guardsmen,
as the money will be expended toward
the furnishing of the new quarters. The
company will continue to use the drill
shed in Union hall.
"A man arrested here for intoxication
last week and convicted of a second Of
Tense admitted to an officer that he
transgressed deliberately for the purpose
OF going back to the comfortable quar-
tiers at the county Jail in Newfane where
ne was confined before. He wanted to
have his board and warm room during
the rest of the winter. He does not sue
ceed this time, however. While officer
severance took him to Newfane Monday,
ne is to be transferred by order of Gov.
Mead to Rutland, where he will be
Obliged to work hard during the 81 days
at polishing marble in the house of cor
rection.
About 10 graduates of the Bellows Falls
nigh school attended the annual meeting
OF the alumni at the high school building
last Thursday evening A program
STIMULATING Friday Afternoon Rhetori-
calls was given in the main room of the
high school, at which II. D. Ryder pre-
slded as teacher, and several musical
ana elocutional selections were given
which were enjoyed by all. After the
business meeting the members adjourned
to Assembly hall, where class reunions
were held, and light refreshments served.
The class having the largest per cent
present was that of 1897, and a silver Gun
was awarded them. All who attended
had an enjoyable evening.
About 20 guests were present at q
venison dinner given by DR.. and Mrs. G
T. Clarke Tuesday evening. The occasion
was to celebrate the doctors prowess as
n
were enjoyed by all, Miss Marion Clarke
acting as toastmistress. Mr.. Moore
spoke entertainingly on his trip through
the Yosemite valley. Mr.. Hill spoke on
the beauties of Vermont scenery and the
doctor and Merrill Proctor gave highly
colored account of their hunting expedi-
dition Those from out of town were DR..
and Mrs. Locke of Springfield, Messrs.
Moore, Hill, Taylor and Kelly of Yer
mont academy, Homer Nourse and Miss
Helen Nourse, Mr.. and Mrs. Starks Ed
son of SaXtons River, Miss Bertha Sholes
of Brookline, Mass.
On Monday afternoon DIR. A. c. Liston
was very much surprised when he ac-
cepted an invitation to the home of Mrs.
E. C. Haynes in North Walpole. Upon
his arrival he was presented with 1878
in money and the following articles: ~
sheets, IL pairs of pillow cases, ~ bath
towels, IL plain towels, bed blankets, 8
bed spreads, one pair of extra good
towels. one lady's night gown, six mems
night shirts, IL wash cloths, six napkins,
pillows and five assorted glasses. He
was told that these articles had been
given him for use in the hospital he has
recently opened in the home of Mrs.
Agnes Lockwood in Kings Field, Bellows
Falls, showing the appreciation of the
good he is doing. The money and ar
ticles were solicited by Mrs. Haynes and
Mrs. w. II. Codding. An effort may be
made to establish a free bed in this
hospital
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Death of Daniel M. Rissell

Daniel Melnor Bissell, 70. died in New
York city Dec. 26. He was born in this
town Jan. Is, 1899, and was one of six
children of Asahel Melnor and Lucy
Upton) Bissell. His father, who died
March 6, 1905 was 100 years old July 10.
1907. Daniel NJ. Bssell was of the eighth
generation from John Bissel. who came
from England in 1854 and settled in
Windsor, Conn. His father was about
year old when the family came to
this town, from Amherst, Mass, bought
nearly 1000 acres and built a commpdi-
Gus farmhouse on high elevation about
half mile north of the village. Here
Daniel NJ Bissell was born ald here
his mother died about 40 years ago. Mr..
Bissell learned the trade of a jeweler.
He was in business in Boston many
years and lived in Wellesley until his
removal to New York. He leaves his
Wife one son, Rev. Flint NJ. Bissen,
pastor of the First Universalist church
of Wilmington, two daughters, Mrs.
Belle Parker and Mrs II. NJ. Ammidown,
and two brothers, Edwin NJ. and Charles
w. Bissell. The funeral was held in the
home in New York. The burial took
place in Wellesley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Charles Clark of Boston spent few
days with his parents last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller attended the
installation of officers of Putney Grange
Tuesday evening
George Carlton, who, owing to i'll
health, was obliged to resign his posi-
ton at F.. G. Campbelrs, moved with his
family to Windham Wednesday where
they formerly lived.
Deacon A. P. Ranney and Rev. Dam
lei Mcintyre attended the installation of
officers of Greenwood post G.. A. r., and
the Relief corps Tuesday night in Put
ney. The former was chosen chaplain
and adjutant and AlonZo Kerr was
elected officer of the day. Mrs. Mary
+. Buxton and Walter +. Buxton were
in attendance also.
charge of the Y p. S. C. E. for 1912:
Pres, Mrs. Ira Miller, V. p. Mrs. F. r.
Chapman; sec. and treas, Mrs. Arthur
Harlow; junior supt, Mrs. Clinton j. Nc
Elroy lookout COM, Mrs Daniel Nc
Intyre, Walter F. Buxton, Rollin II.
Ranney; prayer meeting com, Rev. Daniel
Mcintyre, Mrs. f. r. Chapman, Mrs. c.
E. Brooks; social com, Mrs. Edward
Phillips Bert Ormsby Alebrto Barnes;
missionary COM, Mrs. Bert Ormsby, mrs.
r. NJ. Ranney Mrs. Daniel Mcintyre
flower COM. Mrs. Mary Harlow. Hugh
ltOuSnlOn, fTeu lidTlOWJ Laura fnlllpS,
Mabel Harlow; junior work, Rev. Dan
lei Mcintyre, Mrs. Alta Phillips.
Maple Grove Grange held it's annual
supper Thursday evening, Dec. 2S, and
about so members and friends sat down
to well-filled tables, which fairly groan-
ed under the load of goodies" After
the supper there was a short social
period, followed by program, consist
ing of monologue by Miss Bessie Bra
ley of Putney; dialogue, The haunted
house" by Bert Ormsby and Walter
Harlow; reading, "A Tampa romance"
by Miss Bessie Mason of Gloucester !,
solo, MY Rosary" by Miss Mason; and
the Maple Leaf, which was well written.
by Mrs. Ira Miller. This, with short re-
marks from several of our members and
George Aiken worthy master of Putney
Grange, concluded the program and a
very pleasant evening.
In the Congregational church next Sun
day morning the pastor will preach on
the subject, "Why the old is better"
In the evening after the Y. p. s. c. E.
meeting the pastor will begin study
of the gospel of John, taking the first
chapter. You cannot afford to miss any
of these studies, which Will continue for
q evenings. Next week will be OBJ
served as the week of prayer. On Mon
day evening at Harlan Goodhue's home
the subject will be "Faithfulness'; on
Tuesday evening at Deacon A. p. Ran
news home, THE church of Christ; on
Wednesday evening at f. r. Chapman's
home Foreign missions; on Thursday
evening at Bert Crmsby's home, Home
missions; on Friday evening at Charles
II. Brookss home. THE home ana the
school"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
JAMAICA,

Frank Dobbin picked three moss pinks
in full bloom Dec 80.
There will be a supper at the Congre-
gational church parlors Friday evening.
Ray Harrington has finished work for
Z. A. Aiken and is moving to Windham.
Mrs. f. c. Hosley went to Brattleboro
wednesday to visit her daughter Lottie.
Milton Howard is so far improved from
mis- recent illness as to be about the
house.
Lottie Hosley went to Brattleboro last
Thursday to enter the Clawson- Hamilton
business college.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ Kendall, who had
been visiting at A. w. Buffers, returned
to their home in Bondvile Saturday.
Those who have logs and wood to draw
are taking advantage of the little snow
we have had and the logs are coming in
fast.
The ladies' industrial society met We'd
nesday with Lucy Kellogg The mothers
club met Thursday with Mrs. c. d.
Boyden
Eva and Jessie Buchanan, who spent
the holidays with their brother John S.
Buchanan, returned to their school in
New York Monday.
The Jamaica Glove company plant has
been shut down this week while inven-
tory is being taken and three new ma
cHineS are pelnB auded 10 the equipment
Mrs. A. T. Woods chimney burned out
Friday, setting fire to the house. Through
the efforts of the neighbors the flames
were extinguished and but little damage
done.
In the Baptist church next Sunday
morning the pastor, T. c. Brewster, will
preach a New Years sermon on the sub
ject, Let Us Go on" In the evening at
Z o'clock the subject will be The True
Gospel"
An informal reception to Rev. 7. c.
Brewster and family was held in the
Baptist church vestry Monday evening.
jan l, from s o'clock to IL p. m. A
number of minute addresses were
made. An interesting and able story,
written for the occasion by Miss lola
Gleason, was read by Mrs. Spiller of East
Jamaica. Samuel Cheney gave a short
address. Mr.. Potter of East Jamaica
very kindly brought his graphophone and
enlivened the occasion by numerous Sc
lections. There was quite a large at
tendance of young people from East ia
maica. Games were played, closing with
an old fashioned spelling bee. The social
was greatly enjoyed by all. Much credit
is due Mrs. Spiler, who had the affair
in charge. Light refreshments were
served by the committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
GRAFTON.
Mrs. A. NJ. Covey is i'll.

Mrs. A. NJ. Covey is i'll.
Mr.. Philips is i'll at Martin Fishers
Mrs. Mabel Williams is i'll with pneu-
monia.
George Durham is guest at Frank
Aiken's.
d. d. Kent moved his barn nearer the
house Tuesday.
Mr.. Green, who recently rented Albert
Rices house, died Monday night.
Mrs. Henry stebbins and Mrs. Elmer
Fletcher, who have been i'll, are improv-
ing.
Otis Ranney fractured his ankle Sat-
urday. John Edwards is helping him for
the present
Two dances were held in the town hall
last week which were well attended and
much enjoyed.
In the business meeting of Grafton
Cornet band Monday evening II. s..
Leonard was chosen leader.
Miss Eva Hobart, Miss Marie Wilson,
George Hobart and Albert Haskell at
tended dance in Chester New Years
night.
Mrs. A. NJ Convey and C. c. Culver
were in Haverhill, Mass, from Wednes-
day to Friday. They went to attend the
funeral of a relative.
Miss Eva Hobart, who is training for
nurse in hospital in Worcester,
hdSS', mas bttH SpeHulHB q snort VaCa-
ton with her parents.
Mrs. Harriet Haskell and son, Harold,
of Cambridge, Mass, have been spending
the holidays here. Albert Haskell Of
Chester has been with them.
The Congregational church held it's
annual roll call Thursday afternoon,
which was well attended and made inter-
esting by letters from former residents
who are still members.
The election of officers was held in
the Grange Friday evening. They are:
Master, II, II. Burlingame; o., w. M.
Colburn; l., j. w. Davis; s., George
Hobart; a. s., Cecil Fisher; chap, Mrs.
H. H. Burlingame; treas, Henry
Woolley; sec, Mrs. F. L. Gilbert; G.. K,
larry Wilbur Ceres, Edith Colburn;
Flora, Mrs. Margaret Bush; Pomona, Marie
Walker; l.. a. s., Fanny Jackson. The
installation of officers will take place
January ~. y special meeting will be
held tonight and the third and fourth
degrees will be conferred Much inter-
est has been shown this week in pro-
curing fund among some of the citizens
to buy Bayer piano for the town hall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
w. NJ. Vogel is i'll with grip.


Paul Jones is visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. o. II. Jones.
Miss Sylvia Sherman of Dover is work.
ing for Mrs. L. T. Page.
F. S. Crafts is ill. Miss Hester Mil
lington is caring for him.
Greeley Brown is working here and
boarding at L. A. Browns.
Mrs. John Temple left Monday morning
for Troy, N. Y, where she will visit her
son, Willis Temple, a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Medbury visited
their daughter, Mrs. Julius Sibley, in
Springfield, Mass, few days recently.
Miss Grace Butterfeld left Saturday
for Winchester, Mass. She will stay with
the family of NJ. A. Brown while Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown are away on a western
trip.
The following pupils of our town, who
have been spending their holidays here,
have returned to their respective schools
Miss Kathleen Parmalee, Mt. Holyoke
college; Miss Bertha Johnson, Castleton
normal school; Walter Johnson, St.
Johnsbury, VT; Lee Davis, Albany Bust
ness college; Chauncey Mann and Cecil
Spencer, University of Vermont.
The annual meeting of the Congrega-
tional society was held in the church
parlors, Tuesday A bountiful dinner
was served to about so people, after
which came the regular routine of bust
ness. These officers were elected for
the coming year: Trustees, o. o. Ware,
Frank Alvord, Will Hubbard; collector,
Miss Gouding; clerk, C. II. Parmalee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Sale of the Choate Mill,

For about $1,000 w. A. Brown of Jack
sonville bought by auction Tuesday after
noon the w. A. Choate Manufacturing
company mill, property which originally
cost about $4,000. j. H. Kidder acted as
auctioneer and Mr.. Brown was the only
bidder. 1t is understood that Mr.. Brown
intends to increase the output of the
plant and make it one of the towns
profitable industries. The main factory
is 12O by 80 feet, two stories high, with
basement, and there is attached thereto
saw mill and dry house. The factory
was built not many years ago. and some
school desks and other school property
of fine quality We're turned out. There
was good demand for the product, but
the business needed more capital than
was forthcoming, and ultimately fore
closure proceedings were brought by
the Wilmington Savings bank, which ne
cessitated the auction sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Boy Fined for Malicious Mischief.

An attempt was made Friday evening
at about 1890 o'clock to break and enter
the news stand on Westminster street,
and following an investigation by the po-
lice Nelson Willard 15, was summoned
to the municipal court Saturday after
noon, charged with malicious mischief.
The case was continued to Tuesday
afternoon, when Willard, through his
counsel, C. ii. Williams, pleaded guilty
and was fined S. and costs of $20.56.
Chief w. S. Severance and Patrolman A.
McKinnon discovered the attempted
break, as they were passing the store at
the time and heard loud noises in the
rear as of someone battering down the
back door. The officers went Immediately
to the Baptist lawn, where they found
young Willard, who had just run up the
high bank in the rear of the store After
questioning him, the officers allowed him
to go to his home. Mr.. Williams, in
making a plea to save the boy from an
industrial school sentence, asked that he
be put on probation. and then II he
violated the terms he should be sent
forthwith to Vergennes. Grand Juror w.
A. Graham, for the state, said that I'M
less they were stopped 1t would be only
a question OF time before Willard and
his associates would become criminals.
If probation would prevent this, he had
no objection. but the public should be
protected. Judge G. III. Thompson i'm
posed fine, saying that the next time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
PLENTY OF PROOF
From People You know-From BrattIe-
boro Citizens.

The greatest skeptic can hardly fail
to be convinced by evidence like this.
1t is impossible to produce better proof
of merit than the testimony of residents
of Brattleboro of people who can be
seen at any time. Read the following
case of it:
Mrs. A. L. Robinson, Fairview street,
Brattleboro, VT, says: For several
months l suffered from dull pains in my
kidneys and lameness and soreness
across my loins. Headaches were COM
mon and the kidney secretions caused
me considerable annoyance. Doan's Kid
ney Pills were finally recommended to
me and I procured supply at Holden's
Drug Store. The contents of the first
box did me so much good that l con-
tinued taking them until my aches and
pains had disappeared and my kidneys
were normal"
The above statement was given Sep
TENDER %, 1908, and when Mrs. Robin
son was interviewed on July 7, 1911, she
said: II still think highly of Doan's
Kidney Pills and confirm my former en-
dorsement of them"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
Remember the name-Doan's-and take
no other.