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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
- Estate of Cynthia T. Cheney.
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 Cynthia r. Cheney
late of Brattleboro, in said district, de-
ceased, and all claims exhibited in Off
set thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at
the office of S. w. Edgett & Co. in the
town of Brattleboro, in said district, on
the 18th day of February, and 22d day
of July, next, from IL O'Clock a. M,
until o'clock p. m, on each of said
days, and that six months from the 26th
day of January, A. D. 1916, is the time
limited by said court for said cred
itors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this Goth day OF
January, A. ID. 1916.
S. w. EDGETT,
a. l.. MAYNARD,
4-6 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
SOUTH WINDHAM.
. L. Howe is i'll with grip.

A. l.. Howe IS Ill with grip.
Carlena Howe is very i'll with grip.
j. N. Shaw is firing in Redding S
mill.
The farmers are busy filing their
ice houses.
Grip and colds are getting to be
fashionable these days.
Ella and Cola Howe are among
those listed as grip patients.
Rev. Filbert Contois attended the
Baptist ministers meeting in Jamaica
Tuesday.
Miss Eva Howe, who has been very
i'll with grip, is reported as a little
more comfortable.
The teacher, Miss Marie Wellman
attended a teachers meeting in ia
maica last week Friday.
A New York city man is negotiating
for the Vanderhoof farm, intending
to use it for summer residence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF JULIUS c. NEWTON.

STATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro:
To all persons interested in the estate
Of julius G. Newton, late of BrattleborO,
in said district, deceased, Greeting
At a probate court, holden at Bratte-
boro, within and for said district on the
4th day of January, 1916, an instrument
purporting to be the last will and tes-
lament of julius c. Newton, late Of
Brattleboro, in said district, deceased,
was presented to the court aforesaid, for
probate.
And it is ordered by said court that
the Goth day of January, 1916, at the
probate office in said Brattleboro, be as
signed for proving said instrument; ana
that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in The YER
mont Phoenix, a newspaper circulating
in that vicinity; in said district, prev
Gus to the time appointed.
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 Janu-
airy, 1916.
pa II. e. EDDY, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
MAY JOHNSTON


EDWARD NJ. JOHNSTON.
Whereas, A. May Johnston of Bel
lows Falls in the county of Windham, in
the state of Vermont has this day filed
in the office of the clerk of the county
court, for said county her libel for di-
vorce against Edward NJ. Johnston set
ting forth in substance that she was on
the I'd day Of December, 1907, lawfully
married to the said Edward NJ. Johns
ton and that she and said libellee lived
together as husband and wife in the
county of Windham until on or about
February l, 1910; that the libellant has
resided in the county of Windham for
the past year; and has faithfully
performed all the marriage obligations
incumbent upon her that on or about
the goth day of April, 1912, the said IL
belize wilfully deserted said libellant and
continued such desertion hitherto for
more than three consecutive years, and
said libellee at divers times treated said
hbellant with intolerable severity, and
said libellee being of sufficient pecuni-
airy and physical ability to provide suit
without cause, grossly, wantoniy and
cruelty refused and neglected so to do.
And praying that the bonds of matri-
mony between her and the said libellee
be dissolved, and that she be granted a
bill of divorce. And it appearing that the
said libellee is without this state, and
that no summons can be served on him
IT IS ORDERED, that the libelant
notlly tne HDellee OF the pendency OF
said petition and summon him to appear
at the term of the county court to be
held at Newfane, within and for the
county of Windham on the second Tues
day in April, 1916, on the first day there
of, and answer to the same, by causing
the substance Of said petition and this
order to be published three weeks sue
cessively in The Vermont Phoeifix, u 8
newspaper printed at Brattleboro, in
said county, the last publications to,Cbt
at least six weeks previous to the com.
mencement of said term. g.,
Dated at Brattleboro- i'm said1c&unty
this 26th day of January, 1916.
f. d. e. STOWE, Clerk.
George A Weston, Attorney for Ii
bellant A.,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
STRATTON.

William Styles is helping Ray Ly-
man cut logs.
The hills are getting bare and the
shedding poor in places. The weather
is as warm as in spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hescock Of
West Dover visited Mrs. Hescock Is
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman David
son, Friday
Forrest Vose and Harry Oliver went
into Somerset Monday to work on a
lumber job. Mrs, Oliver will stay with
her mother Mrs. Vose while Mr.. Oliver
is away.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ Estate Of EZRA 0. SHIPMAN

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 Ezra o. Ship
man, late of Brattleboro, in said dis
trict, deceased, and all claims eXhib-
tied in offset thereto. hereby give no.
tice that we will meet for the purpose
aforesaid, at the Office of Gibson & Da-
ley in the village of Brattleboro in said
district, on the 14th day of January and
Sth day of March. next, from 10 o'clock
a. m, until o'clock p. m. on said
days, and that six months from the TN
time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro this 31st day OF
December, A. ID. 1915.
IT. +. BROWN,
II. p HUNTER,
Pa Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
VIC Il DAY

~,
BERTHA p. DAY.
ham. in the county of Windham, in the
state of Vermont, has this day filed In
the Office of the clerk of the county
court for said county his libel for di-
forth in substance that he was on the
25th day of January, 1902 lawfully mar
ried to the said Bertha p. Day, and that
he and said 'libellee. lived together as
Windsor until on or about October 20,
1905 that the libellant has resided in
the county of Windham for the past
year; and has faithfully performed all
the marriage obligations incumbent up
on him; that on or about the 2Oth DAY
of October, 1908, the said libellee wilful-
~ deserted said libelant and has contin-
| ued such wlful desertion ever since
and said libelee on the LIST day of May
| 1906, and on divers days and times since
| said date at Chester in said county OF
Windsor and at divers other places
verify. And praying that the bonds OF
matrimony between him and the said
| ibellee be dissolved, and that he be
granted a bill of divorce. And 1t APP
pearing that the said libelee is with
out this state, and that no summons can
be served on her.
1T is ORDERED, that the libellant
said petition and summon her to appear
at the term of the county court, to be
| held at Newfane. within and FOR th'
| county of Windham on the second Tues
day in April, 1916, on the first day there
OF, and answer TO the same, by causing
the substance of said petition and TINS
order to be published three weeks sue
cessively in The Vermont Phoenix a
newspaper printed at Brattleboro, In saic
county, the last publication to be al
least six weeks previous to the com
mencement of said term ,, ,.,.
Dated at Brattleboro, in said county
this gath day of January, 1916
f. ID. r. STCWE, Clerk;
II. G. & f. E, Barber, Attorneys 10
| Petitioner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
ESTATE OF CAROLINE j. COOK.
STATE OF VERMONT.

SIAIE OF' V EkMCNI,
- District of Marlboro IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid
To the heirs and all persons interested
in the estate of Caroline j. Cook, late
of Brattleboro, in said district. deceased,
Greetng
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the admins
traitor of the estate of Caroline j. Cook,
praying for license and authority to sell
all of real estate of said deceased, rep
resenting to said court that it would be
interested in the estate of said deceased,
to sell said real estate and convert the
same into money.
And bringing into court the consent
heirs to said estate residing in this
state. and setting forth the situation of
the real estate.
Whereupon. the said court appointed
and assigned the Goth day of January,
1916 at the probate office in Brattleboro,
in said district to hear and decide up
on said application and petition, and or
dered public notice thereof to be given
to all persons interested therein by pun
fishing said order together with the time
cessively in The Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper which circulates in the
neighborhood of those persons interested
in said estate, all of which pubncauons
shall be previous to the day assigned for
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court at the time
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 18th day OF jan
l2-4 H. E. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
ESTATE OF w. r. THOMAS.
AVE OF VERMONT,

STATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of w. r. Thomas, late of Brattleboro,
in said district, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
29th day of January, next, for. eXamin-
ing and allowing the account of the ad-
ministrator of the estate of said de-
ceased. and for decree of the resi-
due of said estate to the lawful claim
ants of the same, and ordered that pub
lie notice thereof be given to all persons
interested in said estate by publishing
this order three weeks successfully pre-
vious to the day assigned, in The Yer
mont Phoenix, a newspaper published at
Brattleboro, in said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the probate office in Brattle-
boro, in said district on the day assign
ed, then and there to contest the allow
ance 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 18th day
of January, 1916.
"a II. e. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ ESTATE OF EMMA WHITE,


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 Emma White,
late of Bratteboro in said district, de
set thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose aforesaid at
the probate office in the town of Brat
tleboro, Vt, in said district, on the Goth
next, from > o'clock p. m, until 4
o'clock p. m, on each of said days and
that six months from the 5th day OF
January, A. d. 1916, is the time limited
by said court for said creditors to pre-
sent their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, Vt, this Sth
day of January, A. d. 1916.
+. b. PIER,
H. b. CHAMBERLAIN,
PA Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
PERU.

Congregational church, Rev. Stephen
S. Wood pastor. Morning service at
IL O'Clock. Sermon, The Soul Thirst
ing for God. Sunday school at the
close of the morning service. Chris
tian Endeavor Sunday evening at 7.30.
Subject, Great Foreign Missionaries.
Leader, Mrs. Stephen S. Wood. The
Ladies Aid society met this week
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. j.
Simonds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
Walter Davenport.

Walter Davenport died in his home
on Main street early Friday morning
of brights disease, after an illness OF
nearly year. He was great sui
ferer and death came as a release. He
was a kind husband and neighbor and
was much respected. He leaves q
wife, but no near relatives The
funeral was held at the house Sunday
and the burial took place in the
Yearly cemetery. Among those, from
out of town at the funeral were o. d
Stowel and daughter of Brattleboro
Mr.. and Mrs. Alden Fuller of Weston
and Lucius Harris of West Towns
bend. .... ~ ., -, ..-.. -. 49,. =, 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
HOW TO CURE COLDS

Avoid exposure and drafts. Eat
right. Take DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. 1t is prepared from Pine Tar
healing balsams and mild laxatives. DR.
Kings New Discovery kills and ex
pels the cold germs, soothes the irri
tated throat and allays Inflammation
Search as you will, you cannot find @
better cough and cold remedy. Its use
over 45 years is a guarantee Of salts
faction. sT#
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
The auditors will meet Feb. l.

The auditors will meet Feb. l.
G. G. Thomson is i'll and is attended
by DR.. Millington.
Mrs. B. F.. Beers and three children of
Dorset are spending few days at b.
W. Beers's
Several from here attended the birth
day party of Mrs. G. H. Marden i'll
Londonderry Saturday evening.
Miss Nettie Walker of Londonderry
has been at G. C. Thomson the past
week caring for her aunt, Mrs. Mary
Whitney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
STATE OF VERMONT,
~ Windham County, SIS.
Chase & Chase
VS..
Ethel NJ. Hodgdon.


Notice is hereby given that 1 hold an
execution against Ethel NJ. Hodgdon,
the above named defendant in favor of
Charles S. Chase and Harrie b. Chase,
partners, doing business under the firm
name and style of Chase 81 Chase, is
sued upon a Judgment rendered by f.
ID. e. stowe, Esquire, a justice of the
peace within and for the county OF
Windham, on the 25th day of Septem-
Der A. d. 1915, for the sum of thirty
five dollars ($35.OOO) damages, and nve
dollars thrty-five cents ($535) costs,
and that said execution has been levied
and, extended, upon the following de-
town of Nottingham, in the county of
Windham, and state of Vermont, with
the appurtenances thereof, and with the
deem the same, as the property of the
said defendant, Ethel NJ. Hodgdon, to
wit:
Bounded northery by lands of C. l..
as River street in the village of jack
sonVille: southerly by the Masonic lot
and westerly by lands of c. l.. PEBBLES
and Nj. F. Dalrymple; and being. all and
standing in the name of Ethel Purple
Notice is hereby further given the by
virtue of said execution and by direction
of Charles S. Chase and Harrie b. Chase
amount of said execution, costs and in
terest, together with my legal fees and
charges thereon, is in the meantime
paid and satisfied, l shall sell the real
estate above described with the appur-
tenances thereof. and with all the said
debtors right in equity to redeem the
same, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy the amount of said
execution, interest, and costs thereon,
at public auction to the highest bidder
for the same, at said premises, in said
Of February, 1916. at II o'clock in the
forenoon. to satisfy in whole or in part
said amount of said execution, costs
and interest, together with my fees
and legal charges thereon, as directed
in said execution. Dated at Whiting
ham, in said county of Windham, this
goth day of November. A. D. 1915,
| SIS IL. G, REED, Constable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
Death of Marden Howe.

Marden Howe died Monday morn.
ing. He had been a great sufferer q
number Of years. He was 80 years OF
age. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Viona
Howe, and Il brother, Ralph.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28

Father-''My! Myl.o Weren't you
lucky to get so many nice presents9''
Bobbie-"Yep. Wot'm / goin' to
git mex, Chris muse 's,-Chicago Daily
News. llsesFV0rT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
ESTATE OF PHILURA A. PERRY

- District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interest
late of Wardsboro, in said district, de-
ceased Greeting:
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing by the admin
istrator of the estate of Philura A. Per-
ry, praying for license and authority to
sell part OF real estate of said deceased,
representing to said court that it would
| be beneficial to the heirs and all per-
sons interested in the estate of said de-
ceased to sell said real estate and con-
vert the same into money.
And bringing into court the consent
and appreciation in writing, of all the
heirs to said estate residing in this
state, and setting forth the situation of
the real estate.
Whereupon, the said court appointed
1916, at the probate office in BrattlebOro
in said district, to hear and decide up
on said application and petition, and or
dered public notice thereof to be given
to all persons Interested therein by
publishing said order together with the
successfully in The Vermont Phoenix,
newspaper which circulates in the
neigh bOrhood of those persons interested
in said estate, all of which publications
shall be previous to the day assigned
for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court at the time
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,
"a H. e. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28
Test In War Questions.

Twenty-three Williams college students
were asked to answer 20 questions about
the war. Only two questions were an
swered correctly by the score
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28

Every square mile of sea is estimat-
ed to contain about 120,000,000 fish.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28

StTATE OF VERMONT.
- DiStrin of Nh rlhnrn

STAIE OF NERMCNI,
- District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Emeline S. Stockwell, late of Vernon,
in said district, deceased, Greeting:
At probate court, holden at Brattle-
boro, within and for said district on the
9th day of December. 1915, an instru.
ment purporting to be the last will and
testament of Emeline S. Stockwell late
of Vernon, in said district deceased,
was presented to the court, aforesaid,
for probate.
And it is ordered by said court that
the 29th day of January. 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 successfully in The
Vermont Phoenix a newspaper circulat-
ing in that vicinity, in said district,
previous to the time appointed,
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time
and place aforesaid and contest the
probate of said will if you have cause
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district, this 18th day of Jan
uary, 1916.
"a II. e. EDDY, Register,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-01-28

Grasse has 60 perfume factories,
employing $500 persons.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-29
FOR coNsrAsLs PRECINCT NO =.

In the Eagle announcement column
today will be found the name OF J. II.
Moon. who seeks the office OF con.
stable OF Precinct No. 4. subject to
the will OF the voters ut the Demo.
cratic primaries ON July 22. 1916. Mr..
Moon was raised In Grimes County.
coming to this county four years ago
lie ms had considerable experience
as an officer and believes he can give
good service. lie served as county
TAILOR for year and half under
Sheriff John ID. Conlee, and later was
placed In charge OF the county road
work after Bob McMinn was killed.
lie filled both places In an acceptable
manner. and he desires now TO serve
the people as constable. Mr. Noon
is an honorable gentleman. says he
will do bis best TO enforce the law 80
far as II may apply 10 his office. and
asks for your support. The Eagle
asks a careful consideration OF his
claims by the voters OF the precinct.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-29
BILL sTERETT ON GOLF.

Colonel Bill Sterett writes that
golf Is game for men OF red blood"
and the colonel ought to know. for he
Is a deyotee. There is" he also
writes. "a very erroneous impression
abroad and that is that the game Is a
sort of Miss Nancy affair In which
only those people play whose tempera
ture is in an extravagant use OF weak
lemon soda. chewing gum and alfalfa
cigarettes" The colonel recites that
Joe Rice OF Houston, Tom Ball. Clint
Padgett. Judge Loeb Carlton and 9th.
err Texans, more or less notable. are
followers OF the game. but he fails
to mention himself or State Press OF
the Galyeston-Dallas News. who. his
weight considered. is considered a
wonder on the Dallas links. Golf Is
beginning to have number OF follow.
ers In Denton, and the golf bug is
never content until he has induced
some others OF his friends to 40 over
the course a few times. confident that
the golf germs" which hide numer.
ously on every course will be sure to
infect him.-Denton Record. Chroni.
Gle,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

L. II. White and wife to Albert
May, one-half of lot No. 10 and north
half OF lot No. and northeast half
OF lot No. s In block No. 20. city OF
ryan: consideration. si.05o.
Albert May TO l.. II. White. part OF
. "a acres In Brogdon tract In the
city Of Bryan: consideration. $1,000.
II. L. Nash ct al to Albert May. part
OF S.5 acres Of land In the city Of
Bryan, known as the Brogdon tract:
81 and other considerations.
Cleveland Royder TO Emma Shaw.
undivided interest in parcel OF land
In Brazos County: SO and other val
liable considerations.
Carmelo Dinguondo OF al and santo
RIbouclo ct al to Mrs. Hattie n. Har
wood and Mrs. Eleanor Y. Brown. 900
acres more or less out OF II. and b.
whiteslde survey In Brazos County;
reconveyance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-29

capacity. He feels that he has given
them an efficient administration; that
the affairs of the office have been
kept up to the minute In every par.
ticular, and he further feels that his
years OF experience in the office quail.
~ him to better serve them than ever
before. Mr.. Higgs Is trained office
man. the greatest part OF his business
life has been spent In office work,
and II would be hard to find man
better equipped to discharge the du.
ties OF the important office he holds
and to which he again aspires than he.
His administration has been one OF
promptness and dispatch he has nj.
ways been at his post OF duty. and he
has been ready and willing at all
times to serve his friends and the pub.
lie In every way possible. II again
honored with this important trust. he
promises the same faithful service in
future that he has endeavored to give
In the past.
Mr.. Hugs Is one OF the cOunty's
most honorable and trustworthy citi.
zens and whatever confidence Ia re.
posed In him will not be misplaced.
The Eagle commends him and his
claims to the consideration OF the
Democrats OF the county.