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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
GRAFTON.
Silver Anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs
J. H. Stowoll.


A very pleasant gathering assembled
at the chapel Monday evening in re-
membrance of the 25th wedding ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Henry
Stowell The chapel was beautifully
decorated with apple blossoms for the
occasion. The Grafton Cornet band, of
which Mr.. Stowel is a member, was in
attendance and played several selec-
tions. Mr.. and Mrs. Stowell were pre-
scented sum of money by their Graf
ton friends, Rev. Mr.. Evans making
the presentation speech in well-chosen
words. Mr.. and Mrs. Stowell respond.
ed in manner which greatly showed
their appreciation. There were many
personal gifts, the band presenting a
handsome clock. Friends were present
from Bellows Falls, Springfield and 9th
err places. A social time was enjoyed
and punch and cake served. Great
credit is due those in charge for the
successful evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

DIR. Hall Staples of West Acton was
in town Thursday.
Mr.. Hillman came to the Tavern
with Mr.. Chase for the weekend.
Miss Phoebe Frost is with her moth
er, Mrs. C. w. Frost, for few weeks.
An automobile party of four from
Worcester came to the Tavern for the
weekend.
Mrs. E. Lynne Walker and son, Wal
ter Lynne, were at w. f. Walker s
Memorial day.
Ten members of the Home and Field
club of Boston are spending Country
week at the Tavern.
Mrs. Marcus Chase. who had been
in town a week, returned to her home
in Wallaston Wednesday.
Mrs. A. NJ. Convey and daughter
Ethel, of Bellows Falls attended the
Memorial day exercises Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wilkinson and
daughter, Barbara, of Dover, n. H.,
came to the Tavern Sunday for few
days.
Mrs. Kilner and son, Willriche, of
Chicago came Saturday Mrs. Kilner
has recently bought a farm of Charles
Park.
Rev. William Weston Evans and
family were guests of Mrs. Treadwell
from Friday to Tuesday and are now
occupying the parsonage.
Guests registering at the Tavern this
week are Dr. NJ. b. Franklin of Keene,
Miss Louise S. Phelps of New York,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Hutchins of Bos-
ton.
The funeral of Miss Sarah Burgess
was held from her late home last week
Thursday afternoon, Rev. F. A. Man
derson officiating. Burial was in the
village cemetery.
A letter from Miss s. f. Corne to
Mrs. Ernest Lawrence tells of a collec-
tion of 30 different ferns gathered in
Grafton last summer which was sent
to the Fern society and mentioned in
the Fern Journal as a very interesting
collection.
Pre- Memorial day exercises were
held at the Congregational church Fri
day afternoon. An interesting address
of Townshend. The band escorted the
school children to the church. Special
music was given with Mrs. Libby at
the organ. After the exercises the
graves of the soldiers in the different
cemeteries were decorated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
LONDONDERRY.
Death of Mrs. Nina Reynolds.

Mrs. Nina Reynolds, "a, the Oldest
person in town, died Friday night af-
ter long illness. She leaves one sis
ter, who lives in Dorchester, Mass,
and one son, Alvaro, with whom she
had lived since the death of her aus
band. The funeral services were held
at the house Monday at l O'Clock.
Rev. A. B. Enright, the Methodist
minister in South Londonderry, Off
ciated. The burial took place in the
village cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

James A. Whipple is in Brattleboro
for two weeks visit with friends.
Rev. Andrew Forest has accepted
the cali to supply the Congregational
pulpit year and will begin his Ia
bors Sunday, June 4.
An interesting entertainment was
given under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid society the evening of May 20.
Music was rendered by f. l.. Stowell
and daughter, Miss Effie Stowell, con
ssting of songs and duets, accompanied
by guitar and harmonica. Recitations
and readings were given by Miss lola
NJ. Gleason and Miss Constance Upland.
Cake and cocoa were served as refresh
ments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

IN the District Court of the United
l. states for the District of Vermont.
CHARLES w. STUART, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
TO the creditors of Charles w, stuart
of Bellows Falls. in the county OF Wind
Notice is hereby given that ON the 22d
day of May, \. ID 1916, the said Charles
W. stuart was duly adiudged a bankrupt
ana that the FIRST meeting of his credit
ors will be held at the municipal court
room i'm Bellows Falls, VT, on the 10Th
day of June. y. u, 1916. at 10 clock
creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meetlnS'
JOHN T.. GALE.
Referee in bankruptcy,
Guiiford, W. May 20, 1916, %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
Snakes in Bale of Hay.

A few days ago Harry Metcalf
found on opening a bale of hay, two
black snakes, one over four feet the
other over three feet in length. Mr.
Metcalf thought the snakes dead, but
the fresh air soon revived them, and
they were killed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

DR.. Calvin has a new Overland car.
Mrs. Bulah Bolster has gone to East
Wallingford for a short vacation.
Miss Madeline Gregg of Mt. Vernon,
N. Y, is boarding at Frank Simonds S.
Several from here attended the
dance in South Windham Friday
night.
Miss Mildred Strong, who has been
i'll, is better. She came to her new
home Sunday.
Jerry Shattuck has not been driving
the stage for a few days, Lyle Hunt
taking his place.
Mrs. Lillian Shorey and daughter,
Dorothy, of Brattleboro are visiting
her mother, Mrs. Childs.
E. A. Wilder has bought a new gas
plant whicl he will have installed for
the purpose of lighting his house and
store.
Mrs. w. l.. Wright visited her
daughter in Newfane and attended
the Memorial exercises there this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Richardson of
Chester were in town Monday to at
tend the funeral of ler aunt, Mrs
Reynolds.
News has been received here from
Keene, n. H., of the death of Henry
Lake, a brother-in-law of Mrs. G. l.
Parker.
The schools in this part of the tow
were not in session Monday, but the
pupils attended the exercises held il
the south village.
Rev. Andrew Forest of East Provi
dencc, r. l., preached in the Congre
gational church Sunday 1t is cxpec ,eC
that he will come here permanently il
tle near future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
LEGAIE NOTICES.
ESTATE OF WALTER e. WHITE.
STATE OF VERMONT.


District of Marlboro IS
<The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro
TO all persons interested in the estate
oil Waiter 10. White, late of Guilford. in
sau district, deceased, Greeting:
AT probate court, holden at Brattie-
iDro, within and for said district on the
ID day of May, 1916, an instrument pur-
porting to be the last will and testament
OF walter II. White late of Guilford, in
said district, deceased, was presented to
the court aforesaid, for probate.
And II Is ordered by said court that
the Sd day of June, 1916, at the probate
office In said Brattleboro, be assigned for
proving said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned,
by publishing this order three weeks sue
cessively in The Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper circulating in that vicinity, in
SAID district, previous to the time APP
pointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time and
place aforesaid, and contest the probate
of said will, if you have cause
Given under my hand at Brattleboro
IN said district, this 18th day of May,
1916
20-22 II. e. EDDY. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ Estate of WILLIAM RYAN.

The Undersigned, having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Marlboro, Commissioners,
to receive, examine and adjust the claims
and demands of all persons against. the
estate of William Ryan, late of Guilford,
in said district, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose
aforesaid, at the house of Merle II. Willis
in the town of Guilford, in said district.
on the 10th day of June and 18th day Of
November. next, from II o'clock a. m;
until o'clock p. m, on each OF sad
DAYS and that six months from the 18th
day of May. \. D., 1916, is the time linn
tied by said court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for eXamlna-
Dated at Guilford, this 22d day of May
A. ID. 1916.
NJ. II. WILLIS,
o1-o2 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
- .i.r lLlst4.It LOulL Vi tnc mIeu
states Iur the District ol Vermont
IN the matter OF

4
l. states Iur the District Ol vermont
III the matter OI
GEORGE II. nOI.DkN, bankrupt
10 me ftonuraule Harland Il. howe,
Judge oil me DlsUuct Count Of me Cnito"
.,latrs iOl Uue lJlstuct ol Vermont,
.t,eulge H. Huluen OF oeuOWs rams IN tnc
mont, respectfully represents tnat on Tue
3lst day ut july, 1910, last past, ne WAC
duly adjudgeu bankrupt under me acts
of congress relating TO DanAl uptcS IH|l
ne mas uuly surrendered all ms PiopeIE
and nights OF property, ana mas luhA
compned with ali the reqalteinehts 90
salu acts ana OF the orders o1 the court
touching his bankruptcy
Wherefore ne prays tnat he may ne Vc-
creed by the court to have a Iuu as
charge from all debts proveaDle against
his estate unuer said bankrupt acts, eN-
cept sucp debts as are excepted ny
law from such discharge: 49,. ,o,e
GEORGE II. HOLDEN, Bankrupt
l. states for the District of Vermont
In the matter of George IL. Holden,
Bankrupt In Bankruptcy. No. SO56.
Notice is hereby given that George II.
Holden, Bankrupt, has filed his petitioh
dated May II. 1916, praying Tor as
c,.arge from all his debts in bankruptcy,
and that all creditors and other persons
obiecting to such discharge may attend
before the undersigned, as special mas
ter at the municipal court room, BeuoWs
Falls, Vt, on the 18th day OF june iSln,
at 10 o'clock a. m, and then ana lhele
present their objections if any to such
discharge with their proof thereon
Dated this 18th day of May, 1916.
JOHN Il. GALE,
Referee in Bankruptcy as Special Master
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
wINDHAM.
Mrs. James M. Eastman.

Mrs. James M. Eastman, who suffered
an apoplectic shock April %, died
May %. She was entirely helpless
from the time she was stricken. She
was tenderly cared for by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. NJ. II. ingalls,, and others.
The funeral was held at the home Of
her daughter and the burial took place
in the Windham cemetery. Mrs. Den
cy Davis of New York, a sister. and
Mrs. Irene ingalls,, niece, who is a
teacher in Massachusetts, were pres
ent at the funeral. Floral contribu-
tions were many. The Ladies Aid So
ciety, of which Miss Eastman was a
member, contributed a spray of beau
tiful doffodills. Mrs. Eastman was 10
years old. She leaves her husband,
James NJ. Eastman, a daughter, Mrs.
NJ. II. ingalls,. and three grandchildren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
ESTATE OF HARRIET A. FLETCHER
STATE OF VERMONT,

STAIE Or NEltMONI,.
~ District of Westminster. SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Harriet a. Fletcher. late of Towns
bend, in said district, deceased,
Greeting.
Whereas. said court has assigned the
18th day of June, next, for examining and
allowing the account of the executor of
the estate of said deceased, and for a
decree of the residue of said estate 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, iiT The Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper published at Brattleboro, In
said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the probate office in Bellows
Falls in said district, on the day as
signed, then and there to contest the al
lowance 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 Goth day of
22-9i WARNER \. GRAHAM. Judge,
Wherefore he prayes that he may be
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

Interesting pre-memorial day exer-
cses were held Monday in the West
and Center schools. The following was
the program for the Center schools:
Song, Pearl Fuller, Cora Howe, Elthera
Eddy, Elizabeth McKellip; recitation,
Verne Vincent; recitation, Louise Hol-
den; recitation, John Fontaine and
fourth grade boys; composition. Elthea
Eddy; recitation, Clifford Rhoades;
recitation, Ruth Giles; song, Margaret
Hunter and chorus; composition, Cora
Howe; recitation, Inez Giles and Sec
ond grade; recitation, Cora Howe; rec
itation, William Carleton; exercise
six girls; recitation, Eudora Abbott;
recitation, Archer Vincent; compost
ton, Pearl Fuller; recitation, Eliza
beth McKellip; recitation, Marion Abb
bolt; song, four girls; composition,
Earl Vincent; recitation, Stella
Hawke; song. America.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
New Pastor of Congregational Church

Rev. William Weston Evans, who has
accepted the call to be pastor of the
Congregational church, arrived in
town with his family Friday. Mr..
Evans is a graduate of Clark college,
Worcester, Mass, with an NJ. A. de-
gree from Yale university, and two
years of the seminary course. Besides
having served as teacher and later as
supervisor of schools for four years
with the Connecticut state board of ed
ucation at Norwich, Conn, he has
preached through his seminary course
during two summers, Rev. Mr.. Evans
occupied the Grafton church pulpit
last Sunday for the first time as pas
tor, and preached a sermon appropriate
to Memorial Sunday. A large congre-
cation was present, and there was
special music by united choirs of
both churches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

Hyenas' jaws are so powerful that
they can break the shin bone of q
bullock at one snap.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

Uncle Sans Investments in forests
are bringing direct returns, which are
increasing every year. rte
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

C. l.. AMIDCN,
21-93 Commissioners
21-22S
IN the District Court of the United
States tor the District of Vermont.
the matter of
ISADOKE MANDELL, Bankrupt.

\ the DlSIflCl 1OuII Vi lhc I ilitSh
States tor the District of Vermont.
In the matter of
ISADOKE MANDELL, Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy. NO. oO9I
To the Honorable Harland Is. Howe,
Judge OF the District Court OF the United
states for the District OF Vermont, lisa =
dore Mandell, of Rockingham, in the
County of Windham and State OF YER
mont in said District, respectively rep
That on the 9TH day of December. last
past, he was duly adjudged bankrupt I'M
der the acts OF congress relating TO
bankrliptcy; That he has surrendered All
his property and rights OF property ana
has fully complied with all the require
ments of said acts and of the orders OF
the court touching his bankruptcy
decreed bv the court to have full dls-
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt acts' eA-
cept such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge. ,o,.
ISADORE MANDELL, Bankrupt
IN the District Court of the uhlted
L states for the District of Vermont
In the matter of Isadore MandeIl'
Bankrupt, In Bankruptcy' , No $I 99ei
MandeH. bankrupt, has filed his petition
dated May s, 1916, praying for as
charge from all his debts IN bankruptcy,
and that the same has been referred 10
the subscriber, and that all credllt,orS anu anu
other persons objecting to such discharge
may attend before the undersigned as
special master at the municipal court
room in Bellows Falls, Vt, on the l,lh
dav of June, 1916, at 1880 O'Clock a: NJ
and then and there present their objec-
lions. if any, to such DISCHARGE WI"
their proofs thereon ,o,e
Dated this 18th day of May, y. d. 1916.
JOHN Il. GALE, ,.
Referee in Bankruptcy as Special Master
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
ESTATE OF FANNIE r. WHEELER.

SIAlE OE ' LlNMON
- District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro:
To all persons Interested in the estate
of Fannie r. Wheeler, late of Vernon, in
said district deceased Greeting:
At probate court, holden at Brattle-
boro, within and for said district on the
25th day of April, 1916, an instrument
purporting to be. the last will and tes-
lament of Fannie r. Wheeler, late of
Vernon, in said district deceased,
was presented to the court aforesaid, for
probate.
And it is ordered by said court that the
10th day of June, 1916, at the probate
office in said Brattleboro, be assigned for
proving said instrument and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned.
by publishing this order three weeks sue
cessively in The Vermont Phoenix,
newspaper circulating in that vicinity. in
said district, previous to the time APP
pointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before said court at the time ana
place aforesaid, and contest the probate
of said win, if you have cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro. in
said district, this 23d day of May. 1915.
,2123 a. F. SCHWENh, judge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

4 COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
- Estate of CHARLES b. STRATTON

Estate OF CHARLES n. ST KN OTV'
The undersigned, having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
tho District Of Westminster Commission
ers to receive examine and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons
ton, late of Townshend, VT, in said dis
trict, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid,
H. Stratton in the town of Townshend,
Vt. in said district. on the l4th day of
June and Sth day of November, next,
from 10 o'clock a. m, until 1 o'clock p.
M, on each of said days, and that six
months from the 9Th day of May, a. ID.
1916. is the time LIMITED by said court
for said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Townshend, VT, this 18TH day
of May. \. ID. 1916.
n. H. LAWRENCE,
\. w. KIDDER,
On commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.


There were pre-. Memorial day exer.
ciscs in the town hall Monday after
noon, conducted by the Sons of Vcter-
ans and the school teachers of the two
villages. A procession was formed at
Grand Army hall, led by the South
Londonderry Cornct band, followed by
the Sons of Veterans the veterans of
the Grand Army, the Woman s Relief
corps the school children, the Boy
Scouts and citizens, and marched to the
mound erected to the memory of the
unknown dead, which was decorated
by the pupils. military salute was
given by the Sons of Veterans. They
then entcrd the town hall for the ex-
crcises. There was music by the band,
singing by n male quartet and by a
mixed quartet and solos. There was
an address by Clarence Hewes. Nearly
100 children took part in the exercises,
with singing, Rotations, etc, and ac-
quilted themselves in crcditable man
ncr, showing much painstaking by
their teachers. The hall was hand
somcly decorated with flowers, ferns,
evergreen and bunting. The exercises
were very impressive and interesting.
The graves in the different cemeteries
were decorated in the forenoon by the
Sons of Veterans and the Woman IS
Relief corps with wreaths, flowers and
flags.
About the usual number from here
went to Brattleboro on stockholders
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Norman McVeigh went
to Pittsfield, Mass, Friday to visit
friends.
Mrs. c. E. Shorey and daughter, Dor
othy, have been visitors with friends
in town
In spite of the threatening weather
large number, including the band,
went to Newfane Tuesday.
Guy Smith went to Templeton Mass,
Saturday to attend the funeral of his
niece, Miss Blanche Judd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Pierce of Win
chendon, Mass, were guests over Sun.
day in the home of his father, Sem
Pierce.
Hooker post, G. A. r., the Woman s
Relief corps, the Sons of Veterans and
the Boy Scouts attended the Mctho-
dist church in body Sunday and lis
tened to an appropriate sermon by Rev.
A. B. Enright and special music by the
choir.
Gordon. E. Phillips of Bratttlcboro
and Aida Benson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. L. Benson, were married in
Chester Sunday evening by Rev. Hen
ry Ballou. Mr.. Phillips is railway
mail clerk and Miss Benson is popu-
lar young woman of this town. They
will be away three or four weeks and
on their return will keep house in H.
r. Darling's new tenement. They have
the best wishes of many friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF JULIUS o. FROST.
STATE OF VERMONT.

GTATE OF VERMONT,
- District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
10 the heirs and all persons interest
ed i'm tine estate of julius O. Frost, late
of Vernon in said district, deceased,
Greeting:
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the adminis
traitor praying for license and authority
to sell part of real estate of said de-
ceased, for the payment OF debts
and charges of administration, setinB
forth therein the amount of debts due
ministration, and the amount of personal
estate and the situation of the real es-
tate.
Whereupon, the said court appointed
and assigned the 10th day of June. 1916,
at the probate office in Bratteboro, in
said district, to hear and decide upon
said application and petition, and order
ed public notice thereof to be given to
all persons interested therein, by pub
and place of hearing. three weeks success
sively in The Vermont Phoenix, a news
paper which crculatcs in the neighbour
hood of those persons interested In said
estate, all which publications shall be
previous to the day assigned for hear
ing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
and place assigned. then and there in
said court to make your objections to the
granting of such license if you see
cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district, this 25th day of May,
1916.
21-23 II. e. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-02

Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district this 25th day of May
1916.
eliza IT, r. EDDY, Register.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-08
WILL HUMPHREY
DARE DEBATE?

Senator roindexter addressed a
large and enthusiastic audience at
kennewick and Pasco yesterday
He will be- nj Walla WallR. his for.
mer home. tonight. where the poin-
dexter Republican club. 400 strong.
has prepared biz reception for
him
Howard Rice. tho senator's acc
rotary. yesterday renewed Poln.
dexter'a challenge 10 Humphrey to
meet him In debate Saturday
hight. agreeing to have the sen.
ator 60 TO Aberdeen for this pur.
pose n necessary. Humphrey rs
scheduled to speak az Aberdeen
Saturday night
Unless Humphrey indicates HIS
willingness To debate with Poin.
dexter az Aberdeen. the senator
Will continue his schedule az ar.
ranged. with n meeting nj Colfar
Saturday evening and biz meet.
INK at spokane Monday night,
street meetings In behalf of
Senator Poindertcr were address.
ed Thursday night by Thomas Y.
Revellc aud others These men
also spoke az the Green Lake pub.
lie library.
Speakers for Senator Poindexter
will address street meetings from
automobiles at the noon hour at
Industrial plants and every even.
lng from now until the primaries.