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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
The Great Issue Before the Legislature

The newly elected legislature will
meet October and then after a while
We shall find out whether or not the
election of September was a success.
Some of our Democratic friends and
others who call themselves Progressives
are trying hard to induce certain rep
resentatives, who were elected as Re-
publicans by Republican votes, to vote
against the Republican candidate fol-
governor when the election comes up
in joint assembly. How they justify
themselves morally for this strenuous
effort on their part is not visible but
we are not particularly concerned over
that issue, but we are sincerely inter-
ested in what the legislature does with
certain important issues before the peo-
pie of Vermont. 1t is the legislature that
makes the laws, not the governor, and
1t depends on the legislature and not
on the governor whether Vermont takes
some forward steps or simply marks
time. Republicans Democrats, Progress
sives-names amount to little or Moth
ing after they get together at Montpe-
lier, and the great issue before the leg
islature is not who shall be governor,
but what will be done with the promis-
es that have been made to the public
in the various platforms.-[Be Bennington
Banner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
GUILFORD.

Mrs. Dudley Crosier is i'll with neu-
rits.
Mrs. Lizzie Willis of Brattleboro was
a weekend guest at G. p. Miller's.
Miss Gertrude Bangs of Scotia. n. Y,
came Monday to visit at Joel Flaggs
Services will be held in Christ church
Sunday by Rev. Andrew Harper, jr, of
Brattleboro at $50 o'clock.
The Christian Endeavor social Mon
day evening in the home of Rev. and
Mrs. Alfred Ward was very enjoyable
There were music, games and refresh
ments About 80 We're present
Miss Gertrude Hill of Halifax has
been visiting at G. p. Miller's the past
week. Miss Hill went to the Memorial
hospital Wednesday for treatment for a
throat trouble.
Eight boys with an air gun or pistol
from Brattleboro came to this place
Sunday and fired it about in very
lawless manner, shooting into an open
window of the small house near the
Flagg farm, the bullet going through an
old portrait of one of the Field family
which hung on the wall Next the guide
board was made a target and other
deprelations were committed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
DU M M ERSTON.

MISS Ella JennlSon is i'll.
Mrs. F. l. Miller is visiting in Holyoke.
Miss Minerva Crosby is in New York
city.
Mrs Florence Reed is visiting at
Briarciffe farm.
Miss Alice Laughton is much improved
in health and is able to be out.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sheldon have been
spending few days in Greenfield, Mass.
Mrs Martin Plimpton of Wardsboro is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ella Halliday.
Miss Edith Walker attended the state
fair at White River Junction Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Stafford and Mrs. Robert Blood
accompanied Mr. Blood to New York
Tuesday, where he is expected to under
go an operation for a brain trouble.
The Grange held a regular meeting
Tuesday evening with a program in
charge of Miss Inez Stevens Visitors
were present from West Dummerston
Grange. The next meeting will be held
Oct. l.
From the same text. John 49, Ais, DR..
River will preach next Sunday a Sec
service to others The first sermon
last Sunday, was on THE humility of
Christ"
Our Shakspere club expect to resume
their weekly meetings al the parsonage
some time next month. They intend to
read during the winter first The Mer-
chant of Venice" and after that the
play of "Othello." 1t is also limited that
some part of the merchant" may be
actually played by the members of the
club on some eXtemporized stage here.
A clambake of no ordinary proportions
took place last Wednesday evening at a
certain fine residence in our near vicin-
ity. The CLAIMS, the Chinese lanters DIM
ported, the music of the banjos, the
recitations and the patriotic songs, be-
sides a considerable amount of native
and exotic dainties, in fact the whole
affair." long will be remembered, as it was
thoroughly enjoyed by large and small
The progressive Democrats of Dunn
merston hereby invite all Roosevelt and
| Taft voters to join. in a union meeting
at Evening Star Grange hall at some
date in October to hear three competent
| speakers, one one each side, define once
more the great issues which are to be
| decided by the people on Nov. 5. There
will be short musical program and free
lunch. Respectfully, Democratic towr
committee.
A pleasant social event took place al
| the hosptable home of w. F. Walker
Monday evening, when Mrs. John Ed
uard Miller gave a corn roast to a party
of friends. Every thing passed off mer.
rily There were present these guests
Mr.. and Mrs. ". F. Walker, Miss Ruth
Walker Miss Nicholson, Mr.. and Mrs
John Knight, Miss Susan Knight, Mrs
Lila Reed, Miss Miriam Reed, II. II
| Miller, Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Miller, Miss
Marion and Miss Jennie Wilder, NJ. f
Evans Mrs. Emma Downs, Miss Heller
and Miss Clara Evans of Dummerston
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eldridge, Mr. ant
Mrs. Murray Tucker, Mrs Helen Brasol
and Miss Stearns of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
MARATHON RUNNERS
GETTING INTO TRIM
Cross Country Race Will Be
Feature Of Valley Fair
Entries Include Many Besides Olympic
stars-start In Hinsdale and Finish on
Race Track.

Amateur distance running in Vermont
New Hampshire and the western sec
ton of Massachusetts Will beneht huge-
" bv the 10-mile handicap road race at
the Valley fair next Tuesday The pre-
sence of the international Marathon
runners-Richard f. Piggott of Med
ford, Clarence II. De Mar and Thomas
II. Lilley of the North Dorchester A. A.
Of Massachusetts and Andrew Socka-
lexis, the Indian runner from Oldtown,
Mem the race will furnish the less
experienced runners of the rural dis
tricts an excellent opportunity for COM
parison and plenty of incentive to take
a healthful interest in the sport
Sockalexis and De Mar are examples
of self made athletes. Both runners
practically leaped into prominence in
their first races and they have since
enjoyed international regulations. Lii
ley and Piggott are products of the
school of perseverance. SO the
youth of the countryside will have an
object lesson furnished him by the APP
pearance of the famous New Englanders
of the American Olympic Marathon
team of 1912.
1t will be interesting, too, to compare
the performances of the quartet with
the running of the lads from the more
obscure sections. Sockalexis Piggott,
De Mar and Lilley acquitted themselvel
with honor in the Olympic run at
Sweden last July. Prior to the Boston
A. A. run on April 10 Lilley was un-
heard of and SockaeXis was regarded
as a freak. De Mar had won national
renown by lowering Longboat's long
standing record for the B. A. A. course
the year before. Piggott's success re-
suited after three years of steady plug
gng.
Pitted against these world famous
runners will be a horde of runners from
Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee. Green
field, North Adams, Brattleboro, Keene
Windsor and other cities and towns.
Among the starters probably will be
Hugh f. - guire of North Attleboro,
who ran for America in the 10000 meter
race in Sweden. Richard r. Taft, cap
tain of the Springfield high school
track team who was born in Brattlebo-
70, also has been training faithfully for
the race. Taft is capable of better than
IS minutes for 10 miles, and his famili-
arity with the roads between Hinsdale
and Brattleboro will make him a dan
gerous competitor
Lilley and Piggott have their head
quarters at the old Charlesbank gym.
SockaleXs is training at his home, In
dian Island, and De Mar is working out
over the roads between Boston and
Melrose.
Much interest is being manifested in
the race, and Secretary O. F. Benson
of Brattleboro and L. ]. Sweeney OF the
Boston Globe. with whom the entries
close today, Friday anticipate a record
breaking number of entries for the first
cross country run ever held in this sec.
ton Of New England.
The race will start at go p. m. Tues.
day in Hinsdale and the last four mile
will be run on the race track at tn,
fair grounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
WEST GUILEORD.

Willard Fisher went Monday to St.
Johnsbury with his big oxen to attend
the state fair.
Mrs. II. L. Nichols is spending a week
in Greenfield with her daughter, Mrs.
Henry Carpenter
Henry johnson of Greenfield is spend
ing a few days with his friends here be-
fore going west.
Charles Lynje's baby is better, as is
A. Lyndes youngest boy, who has been
i'll with chicken poX.
Mrs. Cummings of Springfield. Mass,
who has been working for S. Coleman,
has gone to keep house for Mr.. Foster.
Rev. and Mrs. Hatfield and Mr.. and
Mrs r. r, Thomas attended the asso-
citation meeting in Nottingham Thurs
day and Friday.
Sidney Coleman's youngest son has
been very i'll with congestion of the
lungs, but is improving slowly. Dr.
Hunter is attending him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
THE ARTIST.

o Artist, range not over wide;
Lest what thou seek be haply hid
In bramble- blossoms at thy side,
Or shut within the daisy-lid.
Gods glory lies not out of reach
The moss we crush beneath our feet
The pebbles on the wet sea beach
Have solemn meanings strange and
sweet.
The peasant at his cottage door
May teach thee more than Plato
knew.
See that thou scorn him not; adore
God in him, and thy nature, too.
Know well thy friends. The woodbina's
breath,
The woody tendril on the vine.
Are more to thee than Catos death
Or Cicero's words to Cataline.
-[Robert Bulwer Lytton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
FALLING HAIR
DANDRUFF
SCALP ITCH
VANISHES

PARTISAN Sage will quickly end all
hair and scalp troubles and make your
hair so silky, luxuriant and lustrous that
all will admire 1t.
Banishes scalp itch over night Cleans
up dandruff in short order and kills dam
druff germs. After the first bottle your
hair will be lustrous and full of life
Be sure and get PARTISAN Sage.
Girl with Auburn hair on every carton.
1t is not a dye-but a clean. refresh
ing, invigorating tonic, that preserves
the color. At dealers everywhere. Large
bottle so cents Sold by Roots Phar-
macy on money back plan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20

Bennington and Northampton broke
even on the series of four games, each
team winning two The final game,
played at Northampton Saturday, was
won by Bennington, A to l in IL innings.
ampton up to the ninth inning, when
Carolan scored. 1t is claimed in
Northampton that Peloquin, who was at
bat at the time, stood in front of the
ball, so that Mayforth could not put
Carolan out on Conroys perfect throw
to the plate ahead of the runner. UNI
pire Barnett did not see the interfer-
ence. however, and the run counted.
But for this play Northampton would
have won 10. In the 18th Malcolm,
who had been very effective throughout
the game, weakened and Bennington
scored three runs on a combination of
four singles, two sacrifices and a base
on balls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
WEST puMMERsroN.
serious Accident to,E. c. Best.

Il. c. Best who came from Williams
Vile to attend the dance Friday night,
met with a serious accident early sat
urday morning while returning from the
home of Lewis Tyler on the Everleth
place, where he had taken his niece,
Mrs. Blanche Pierson, who was guest
of the Tylers and who with them had
attended the dance.
When near the home Of David Bailey
his team colljed with one driven by
Henry Ingram of Brattleboro, who was
also returning from the dance, but go
ing in the opposite direction. The horse
driven by Best became badly frightened
and in the mix-up Best was thrown
out, his shoulder dislocated and his
body otherwise badly bruised. Ingram
at once notified the Tylers of the acct
dent, but before they could reach him
Best had been helped and taken to the
Tyler home by others who were on the
road. A physician was summoned and
later the injured man was removed to
the hospital.
The horse, which was a spirited an
imal and owned by Mr.. Best, was seen
only once after the accident, until 1t
was found Sunday, lying dead in the
river, a short distance below the water
ing trough, where it evidently ran after
freeing itself from the wagon, which
was badly wrecked by the collision.
A lantern, rubber blanket, whip and
a sum of money belonging to Best are
reported missing. Preparations were be-
ing made for the removal of the horse
on Monday morning, but the high water
of Sunday night carried 1t away and
when last seen it was floating in the
Connecticut river near Brattleboro
Mrs. Best who was visiting in New
York city. was at once notified and
arrived in Brattleboro Sunday.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
injured man, who was we'll known here
where he has made many friends who
hope for his speedy recovery. Ingram
after notifying the Tylers of the acct
dent. at once proceeded on his way tC
Brattleboro. evidently none the wors,
| for the collision.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20

An example of pluck and perseverance
is shown by a Missouri young lady who
because a publishing company would not
give her any royalties on a book she
had written, and because she could not
get any sa satisfaction from the courts,
went to law school and perfected in
the law relative to her case, was admit
ted to the bar and eventually took her
case before the court and won it her
self.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
GREEN RIVER.
Silver Wedding Anniversary.

\ genuine surprise party was given
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert White Monday
evening when about 20 relatives AMI
friends called TO remind them of their
silver wedding anniversary. Dancing in
the hall with music by members of the
Guilford orchestra gave entertainment
to all Refreshments of cake ana coffee
were served by the women.
c. r. Lincoln of Worcester, Mass. an
uncle who was unable to be present
sent a set of solid silver teaspoons, Mrs
Laura Hulse butter knife and sugar
spoon Mrs. c. F. Bracket a gravy la
die, and other guests purse of money
Among those present We're the pa
rents of Mr.. White, Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter e. White Mr.. White. who is II
years old, sang several old time songs,
accompanied by the members of his
family. His "Sleighing song without
accompaniment, brought down the
house.
Herbert Earl White of Dedham,
Mass. and Bertha Bell DeWolf of Hal
flax were married in the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Watson DeWolf,
in Halifax Centre Sept IA, 1857. by Rev.
\. w. Goodnow. it being the 23d an
niversary of the marriage of Mr.. and
Mrs DeWolf, Mr.. and Mrs. White went
AT once TO Dedham, which was their
home for over 20 years, Mr.. White be-
ing a passenger conductor on the New
York, New Haven & Hartford railroad.
Four years ago Mr., White was oblig-
ed on account of i'll health, to give up
his position. coming to the home of his
parents in Guilford. For year or more
he carried on the DeWolf farm at Hall
fax, coming to this place on the death
Of Mr. DeWolf. He carries on the groc-
ary and grain business established by
the late Mr.. DeWof
Mr.. and Mrs. White appreciate the
goodwill and kindness of their friends,
and the pleasant social time long will
he remembered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20

BY ascending 1920 feet in a mono
plane, Roland q. Garros, a French avi-
ator, has eclipsed the worlds height
record by nearly half a mile. The rari-
fed atmosphere caused his engine to
stop and the aviator had to volplane
to the ground. but he reached earth
safely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20

The work horse parade at the Valley
fair next Thursday will please every
body More than 70 pairs Of handsome,
strong, well-kept work horses. See IT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20

Mrs. r. E. Coombs and Mrs. Hattie
Marsh are on the sick list
c. S. wilkins and E. B. Howard are
each building a silo.
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Burnett were
guests over Sunday at w. W. Burnett's.
The Burnett & Perry Excavating COM
pany has finished work in Vernon and
moved last week to Guilford where they
have a large contract in the slate rock
district. Horace Butterfeld, employed
by the company, spent Sunday here, re-
turning Monday to Guilford.
A big, new feature of the Valley fair
will be the work horse parade, Thursday,
Sept. &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20

France has four classes of roads.
They are respectively So 49, SO and 25
feet wide.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20

See the 10-mile road race with the
Olympic stars at the Valley fair, Tues
day, Sept "a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-09-20
eUILFoRo CENTRE.
Thayer Golden Wedding.

Friends and neighbors to the number
of about rs met at Grange hall Satur-
day night to remind Mr. and Mrs. John
Thayer that it was their golden we'd
ding anniversary. Mr.. Thayer married
Sept H. 1862 Hannah Putnam of this
town, and with the exception of four
years spent in Readsboro and one year
in Bridgewater Mass, their married life
has been spent in Guilford
Three children were born to them, a
little girl who died in infancy, Leon ].
of Brockton, Mass, an electrician, and
James H., who lives at home.
In the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Thay-
er went for a drive, and on their return
were surprised to find Mr.. Thayer's
brother, F. r. Thayer, and wife, and
his sister Mrs. G.. NJ. Thomas and hus-
band awaiting them All sat down to a
fine supper which their daughter-in-law
had prepared. Later in the evening an
other surprise awaited them when r.
c. Ingraham, master of the Grange,
came to their home and invited them to
the hall, which had been decorated pref
tiy, to meet some of their friends and
neighbors. An enjoyable evening follow
ed. Cake and coffee were served in the
banquet hall
Mr.. and Mrs. Thayer were presented
a sum of money as a token of friend
ship and esteem.
Farmers are filing their silos this
week
Lena Hill is working for Mrs. Mann
at the Guilford Springs farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore are visiting Mr.
Moores aunt Mrs. Daniel Lyon.
Mrs. NJ j. Colby Of Beaver, Pa, is
a guest at Mr.. Monnier's. Mr.. Colby
| Joined her there Saturday.
M
| daughter of New Britain, Conn, are
guests of Mrs. Nottingham at Mr.. Mon
| nier's.
Mr.. and Mrs Pease of Springfield,
Mass, Mrs. Anna Ames and Harry
| Thomas of Brattleboro were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Thomas Friday
George Ashworth of Maine who was
visiting his brother Fred Ashworth,
was called home Sunday night by the
sudden death of his nine-months- old
daughter
Mrs. Alice Whitney of Bernardstor
visited her sister Mrs. F. E. Jacobs
Sunday. Mrs. Whitney went from there
to Halifax to, visit her cousin, Mrs
Minnie Prouty.
Following is the program for the mex
regular meeting of the Grange: Song
choir; reading, Mrs. L. j. Huntley; song
Mrs. j. II. Thayer; recitation, JOSEPH
Kellogg; music on violin, Lewis Jillson
reading r. C. Ingraham; question
(which is more important, life insurance
or fire insurance." question, What il
the hardest of the womans work on
farm and how can it be made easier?"
Take three days off next week an
come to the Valley fair. Tuesday, Wed
nesday and Thursday.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-18
Divorced by Candle.

II the marriage yoke rests uncom.
fortabiy upon a Burmese couple, a d.
vorce may be quickly and inexpensive
iy obtained. with a bit of excitement
thrown in gratis. Husband and wife
agreeing that life apart would present
greater charms, the wife goes out and
purchases two small! candles. made es-
pecially for such OCCASIONS. These can
dies are exactly the same size. but
each has some distinguishing mark,
one being intended TO represent tho
man, the other the 1T exact.
ly the same moment tho candles are
lighted. and the unhappy cnple ana
iously watches them b!!a. Wken ore
candle goes ont the d,ycfcs Il com
plete, but with one Co~pdttion-the
owner Of the candle Which has gone
out must at once leave che house with
nothing but ,hs C.ciaes worn at the
moment. The ether party remains iI
posssfstas.. tf tho house and all tbore.a.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-18
Eb0us The Colored Folks.

Mrs, May Miller. of Boonvillc.
Mo-, came over Saturday to attend
the bedside of her aun,, Amanda
Bradberry. She returned Wednes-
day afternoon. Mrs. Bradbcrry is
improving slowly.
Mr.. Haden Williams, the all-round
man, came in Monday evening.
Some think he Came to spend the
winter.
Mr.. Brit Thruston came over from
Bunceton Monday. We are informed
that pool business is pretty good with
Brit and he has our best wishes.
Lost, straycd o- stolen, n over
grown hotel porter. His orders were
to meet K !. train No. 40 at 10 p.
m. Jan. 18th. lie lacked his trunk
(cigar box) and left the place at
1910 ard has not reported for duty
since. Re was gong in the d!rec-
ton of r. I. depot when last heard
Of. He beass the name OF Hess.
The tic .oadcrs on the K. |. r. r.
were called out tbs week. They be-
gan work in Versailles this year, 1912,
Rev. CIV. Watts, of Upton, is yer,
much disabled this week on account
of injuries from fall last week. H(
was unable ty fill his pulpi, at Yer
s~Iillcs last Sunday.
Rev. Divers was called to Sedalia
Saturday, on account oil the death o
his fathcr-,n Jaw. We all extend on
deepest sympathy to the family.
Phi! Pu,rum 6 a 6ac mare Tues
day Slt-lnuCn."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-18
Installation and Supper.

Versailles Camp, No. 1882, NJ. W.
A., at their meeting Friday night in
stalled the following officers for the
present year: DR.. B. F. Bowline,
Consul; John Beard, Adviser; c. ID.
Hunter, Banker; J. F. Berkstresser,
Clerk c. II. Knapp, Escort; Joe
Carver, Waterman, Carl shelton,
Sentry I. NJ. Schannep, installing
officer, assisted by Neighbor Bert
Smiley as Head Escort. MIR. $. T.
Hudson was obligated as a Neighbor,
and will be taken on a trip through
the forest Friday night, January 18th,
at which time there will probably be
other candidates to keep him COM
pany. and all the Neighbors who pos
sibly can, are requested BY Consul
Bovine to be present and assist in
the work. The Camp has a good
working force OF officers, and we
shall look for something interesting
Every meeting night, SO be on hand
and do your part.
After the Campfire was ext!n-
guished all repaired to the banquet
room where ar elegant spread of oy-
sters, stewed and raw, celery, or
anges and coffee was served, to which
ample justice was done. The editor
got in bad, and when we name the
crowd you vii! see there was no show
on earth for US. They were Neigh
bors John Shores, Cass Beard, Smoy'
or and Carver, and all we could d.
was to sit back and watch them "a
for it, until Ncighbor Mechanism
brought us something to stay out APP
petite. Neishbors Bovine, Knapp
McClanahan, Beard, Berstresser
Schanncp, ct al, held their record
1t was a big time.
y. S. The editor got a-plcnty.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-18
Judge 7, H. Earnest Dead.

Judge !. II! Earnest, OF Proctor,
died Jany. 10Th, Of pneumonia, and
IS remains inferred in the Proctor
Cemetery Jany. nth, beside bis
brother, Ben, who Vas buried there
Iany. 2nd.
The Judge was 81 years old, had
been in poor health for over a year.
lie was a good man, q model cit izen.
His ~trail,ies were his own. And yet
we liked him. When Sharon ap-
reared with his boat on the River
styx, the Judge silently stepped
aboard and was swiftly conveyed to
tie other shore, beyond onr sight,
beyond our knowledge. We hope
for the best. We do not know.
The great mystery Tn this life) Can
never be solved. We admire and
love the idea Of Immortality but we
do not know.
AGHosTIC.
Versailles, No., JanY. iAb, l9l2.