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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
BONDVILLE.

John Cobb is i'll. He is attended by
DR.. Thomas.
J. johnson was in Manchester the
first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton and Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Benson of Manchester spent
Sunday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Perry of Cush-
man, Mass, were called here this week
by the serious condition of her sister
Mrs. Bcrnice Slade.
Mrs. Bcrnice Slade died Tuesday
night in the home of her brother
Luther Benson, after a long and pain
full illness. She leaves one daughter
four sons, one sister and six brothers
1t is now reported that there arc
no cases of whooping cough in town
There will be Children S day cxer
cises in the church June 20. a gooC
sized crowd is hoped for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
ESTATE OF CAROLINE 6. STILES,
STATE OF VERMONT

GTATE OF VERMONT.
- District Of slarlbore, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court tor the
strict Aforesaid:
10 the heirs and all persons Interest,"
ed in the estate of Caroline s stiles
late of Statton, in said district, de-
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the admin
istrator, praying for license and author
ity to sell all of real estate, of said de-
ceased, representing to said court that
1t would be beneficial TO the heirs and all
persons interested in the estate of said
deceased, TO sell said real estate ana
convert 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.
and assigned the gath day of June, 1916,
at the probate Office in Brattleboro, in
said district, to hear and decide upon
l. said application and petition, and or
dered public notice thereof To be given
fishing said order. together with the time
and place of hearing, three weeks sue
cessivey i'm The Vermont Phoenix. a
newspaper which circulates IN the neigh
borhood of those persons interested in
said estate, all of which publications
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before said court at the time and
place assigned, then ana there i'm said
granting of such license, If you see
Given under my hand Mt Brattleboro,
in said district. this 9Th day of June.
| 1916 -
23-25 II. p, EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
ESTATE OF EUNIcE WARREN,
CTATE or VERMONT,

SIAlE w IlNMONI,
- District of Marlboro IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro:
TO all persons interested in the estate
of Eunice Warren, late Of Marlboro. in
said district, deceased Greeting:
At Il probate court holden at Brattle-
boro, within and for said district ON the
9TH day of June, 1916, an instrument pur-
porting to be the last will and testament
of Eunice Warren, late of Marlboro, in
said district. deceased, was presented to
the court aforesaid, for probate.
And it is ordered by said court that
the Gath day of June, 1916 at the pro-
signed for proving said Instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all per per,
three weeks successfully in The Yer
mont Phoenix, a newspaper circulatine
in that vicinity i'm said district, previous
to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified &c
appear before said court, at the time and
place aforesaid, and contest the probate
of said will, IL you have cause.
Given under my hand at Bratteboro
i'm said district. this 9TH day OF June
1916. -
23-25 a. f. SCIIWENK. Judge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
WESTMINSTER.

Mrs. w. s. Fem is slowly improv-
ing. 9,
Rev. A. E. Ward is away for several
weeks.
George Dascomb is with his
family for few weeks.
Fred Fem has been spending n
few days in Springfield, Mass.
w. +. Nutting of Boston is expected
Saturday for a two-days visit with
his parents.
At the Junior Christian Endeavor
meeting Sunday afternoon Spurgeon
Gage of Mt. Hermon who supplied the
pulpit in the morning gave each jun
Tor present one of the league pocket
testaments. There were II present
Mr. Gage intends to give each new
Junior a copy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
Filling Bedticks.

don t suppose folks go to fill their
bedticks, as they did
When all the wheat and oats were
thrashed, back when l was a kid
We used to empty out the ticks-we 'd
turned their straw to chaff
BY sleeping on them for year, or
may be only half.
Then to the stack of soft oat-straw
WEE lug the striped bag
| did it when | was so small l almost
let it drag!
We'd stuff the straw into the tick TIL
every part was full
Especially the corners!-how we d tug
and haul and pull
To get the contents even and to make
the job look neat.
Then, sleeping on fresh-filled tick was
reckoned as n treat
These latter days, the mattresses arc
filed with hair or shucks
Or sheets of cotton batting-not the
straw that some one plucks
From out the ncw-made golden pile the
red wind stacker blew
Beyond the separator S rear while
bandless shcaves went through
/ do not know if tits the bed or some
thing else, but yet
find my nightly sleep is not so free
from dream and fret
As when / clambered to my couch OF
clean and fragrant straw
And scarcely seemed to fall asleep ere
rousted out by Pal
No, not so many people fill their bed
ticks as they did
Right after thrashing season, as whcl
| | was but kid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
SOUTH HALIFAX.

Fred Sheldon is spending his vaca
ton in Greenfield, Mass.
Thomas O'Neil of Holyole, Mass,
is a boarder at d. +. Harris's.
c. r. Woodland and Allie Mitchell
each has n new horse, bought of Shell
burne Falls parties.
Gene and Agnes Harris attended the
funeral of their cousin, Miss Vcna
Harris, in Greenfield, Mass, Sunday,
Mrs. Frank Upton, who has been i'll,
is better. The nurse, Mrs. Thompson,
returned to her home in Heath last
week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
GREEN RIVER.

Charles Fitch and Mr.. Northrup are
camping in Marlboro
Mrs. Robbins of Chesterfield is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Charles Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Crepere have re-
turned from brief visit in Glare,
Mich, and have rented the Merrifeld
place.
News of the death of George F.
Bracket, for many years a much re-
apected resident of this pace, brought
sadness to the friends of the family
here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF PETER LARSON.

STATE OF VERMONT,
District OF Marlboro, SIS
The Honorable Probate Court Tor the
District OF Marlboro:
TO all persons interested in the es-
tate of Peter Larson, late of brattleboro
III SAID district, deceased, Greeting:
At PROBATE court, holden at Bratule-
moro within and for said district on the
6th day OF June. 1916, an instrument pur-
porting to be the last will and testament
vi Peter Larson late OF Bratteboro, in
said district, deceased, was presented to
the court aforesaid, tor probate.
And it is ordered by said court that
the 2ith day of June, 1916, at the probate
office in said Brattleboro, be assigned
tor proving said instrument: and that
notice thereof be given to all persons
weeks successfully in The Vermont
Phoenix, a newspaper circulating 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 9Th day Of June,
1916
1926 a. L. SCTIWlINK, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
HALIFAX.

p. Crosier bought second hand
motor truck in Greenfield recently.
Mrs. Emma johnson of Springfield,
Mass, spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. Laura Wilson.
Miss Alice Prouty is assisting Mrs.
Mervin Fairbanks a few days. Mrs.
Fairbanks, who cut one foot on u toy
automobile month ago, does not gain
any.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
WEST HALIFAX.

Mrs. Carr of Richford (Vt.) is keep
ing house for Tina Learnard.
Mr.. and Mrs, f. ID. Sparks are visit
ing in Greenfield few days.
The sclcctmen have put ratings on
the cement bridge here in the village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
ESTATE OF HARRIET A. FLETCHER
C,rr A1TC OF NICRMONT '

~ 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, deceasec,
Greeting
Whereas. said court has assigned the
nth day of June, next, for examining and
allowing the account of the executor of
the estate of said deceased, and for II
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
assigned, III The Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper published at Brattleboro. in
said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the probate office in Bellows
signed, then and there to contest the al
lowance of said account If YOU sec
cause. and to establish your right as
heirs, legatees and lawful claimants to
said residue
Given under my hand, this Goth day of
22-2i WARNER A. GRAHAM. Judge
Wherefore he prayes that he may be
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16

ESTATE OF CHARLES D. KNIGHT.


~ District of Westminster, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
TO all persons interested in the estate
of Charles ID. Knight. late of Putney in
said district. deceased. Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
LIST day of July, next, for examining and
allowing the account OF the administra
tor of the estate of said deceased. and
for a decree of the residue of said es-
tate to the lawful claimants of the same,
and ordered that public notice thereof be
given to all persons int in said
weeks successfully previous to the day
assigned. in The Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper published at Bratteboro. 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, leg
atees and lawful claimants to said resi-
due.
Given under my hand. this 5th day of
June, 1916.
23-25 WARNER a. GRAHAM. Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF JERRY J. DODGE.

STATE OF VERMONT,
District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Marlboro:
To all persons Interested in the estate
of Jerry j. Dodge, late of Dummerston
in said district, deceased, Greeting:
At a probate court, holden at Brattle-
boro, within and for said district on the
9Th day of June, 1916, an instrument pur-
porting to be the last will and testa-
ment of Jerry. J. Dodge, late of Dummers
ton. in said district deceased, was pre-
scented to the court aforesaid, for pro-
bate.
And it is. ordered by said court that the
gath day of June, 1916, at the probate of
flee in said Brattlcboro 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 Mt Brattleboro,
in said district, this 9TH day of June,
1916.
23-25 II e. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
Trust Estate of ADDlE HOWARD
SLACK, Under viii of Aurelius C.
Howard.

STATE OF VERMONT,
- District of Westminster. SIS
The Honorable Probate Court Tor the
District Aforesaid:
estate Of Addie, Howard Slack. under
the will of Aurelius {. Howard, late of
Townshend, in said district. deceased
Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
list day of July, next, for examining and
allowing the account of W. H. Braekett
who has resigned as trustee of said es-
tate, 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. in 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 assign
ed, then and there to contest the allow
ance of said account if YOU see cause,
and to establish your right as heirs, leg
atees ana lawful claimants to said resi-
due.
Given under my hand. this 9Th day Of
2S-25 WARNER \. GRAHAM, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
- ESTATE OE HARLAN p. EARR.

The Undersigned having been appoint
cd by the Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Westminster Cournis-
sioners, to receive, examine and adjust
the claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate Of Harlan =. FAIR,
and all claims exhibited in offset there
to. hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the
selectmen's room i'm the town of Put.
rev in said district on the list day Of
July and I'd day of Scptcmber, next
from ? o'clock p. m, until o'clock p.
M. on each of said days and that six
months from the 9th day of MAY \. ID;
1916, is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Putney. VT, this 10th day of
June. \. D., 1916.
CFOpCF ~ NPT IN.
BURTON w. TARBOX.
24-26 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
ESTATE OF MARY A. GLEASON.
CTATE OF VERMONT,

StTATE OF VERMONT,
- District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
of Mary A. Gleason, late of Brattleboro,
in said district. deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
cath 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 there,
of he given to all persons interested
in said estate by publishing thir
order three weeks successfully pre-
Vious to the day assigned in The Ne"-
mont Phoenix, u newspaper published at
Brattleboro. in said district,
Therefore you are hereby notified 10
appear at the probate Office in Brattlc-
boro. in said district. on the day as
signed, then and there to contest the al
lowance of said account II you see cause
and to establish your right as heirs, leg
atees and lawful claimants to said resi-
due.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day OF
June, 1916.
1928 II. L. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16

According to census bureau esti-
mate, 80 pc reent of the deaths in the
Unit cd States are due to heart dis
ease tuberculosis and pneumonia, and
more than 60 per cent to IL diseases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16

A German electrician says he has in
vented apparatus by which he can
measure the tcn-millionth part of q
second of time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
LONDONDERRY.
Death of Daniel Waite.

Daniel d. Waite, SO, died Tuesday
afternoon, June 6, after an illness of
several weeks. Mr.. Waite leaves one
son, Charles, with whom he lived. The
farm has been owned in the family for
three generations. Mr.. Waite was
kindly cared for by his daughter-in-
law. The funeral was held at the
house Thursday, Rev. A. B. Enright
of the south village officiating. The
burial took place at Weston Island.
Mr.. Waite always took an interest
in public affairs and was free to ex-
press his opinion, and was true to his
convictions. He often wrote articles
for the local paper. He was honest
and upright and will be missed by q
large circle of friends.
Clyde Wright was in Springfield,
Mass, Friday and Saturday.
F. M. Leonard visited his sister in
Wakefield, Mass, over Sunday.
Roy Rounds has traded his horses
to o. d. Parker for a Ford car.
Malcolm Barney was in Vernon Sun.
day and his mother returned with him.
Mr. and Mrs. John Carleton are in
Springfield, Mass for a week s visit
George Fuller, who has been work
ing in North Windham, broke his col
lar bone.
The case of the state against A. i.
Wade in Bennington county court has
been mol pressed.
Mrs. Appleton of Indian Orchard
Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs
Fannie Barstow, who will return tc
Indian Orchard with her daughter.
George Williams, Mr.. and Mrs
Buttner, Miss Laura Leonard and
Charles Bacon went to Kcene, n. H.
Sunday to attend the Chapman Alex
ander meeting.
John Walker was in East Walling
ford last week and Mrs. Bolster, who
had been working for c. +. Bacon the
past year, returned with him to work
for Howard Burke in the hotel, which
was opened to the public Monday
The Universalst society has en-
gagged Frank Stockwell to preach
again this summer. This will be his
third summer here. He and his moth
er will live in Mrs. Abbie Marden s
tenement Mr.. Stockwell will be here
next Sunday, June IS. All are cor
daily invited to attend these services
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16

It is estimated that there are no.
100000 real negroes in the world.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27

able, we'll try it, although it's very much against my will"
 Ana we can so this evening"" June asked eagerly.
 Yes" answered Mrs Travis with some reluctance.
 The girl jumped up from her chair and hugged her rapturously
 "Oh. I'm so glad! Thank you SO much, mother dear You'll see how quickly 1 get well in the city. Come on, Mary"
 Upstairs. June was throwing arm fuls of fluffy petticoats and dance frocks from the depths of clothes closet, faster than Mary could pile them up on the bed
 There was subdued knock at the door. Mary opened it. Yama stood in the hall. He had the two trunks on a small hand truck.
 Put them anywhere" Juno sang out. and open them"
 Junes face clouded suddenly. She came close to Mary and spoke in a whisper.
 We will have dinner early tonight and we start for the city in the car right after We have to manage to get that basket of food to Sam, Mary. I'm afraid not to. Afraid"
 "Oh. I'll arrange that all right" soothod the old nurse I'll have the basket fixed long before. Then right after we've finished dinner you and l can slip out on some pretext or other and put it at the side of the garage.
 
 At seven o'clock that evening a bulky. crouching figure slid along in the shadow of the hedge skirting the Travis grounds. IL made for a small gate. looked cautiously to the left and right. then darted through, toward tho rear of the garage.
 4 huge touring car. rolled half through the open doorway. reflected the light of a low moon from it's high ly polished hood
 Tho man sneaked around in the shadows. saw and lodged back. fear ful lest there might be someone in it.
 He peered around the corner of the garage and grinned mockingly as he saw Mary and June steal down the steps of the little back porch and run down the driveway in his direction.
 Sam crept along the outside of the garage keeping well within the shadow The fierce hunger that gnawed within him almost overcame his caution. As the two women drew near he darted toward them snatched
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27

the basket from Mary's arm. and plunged an eager dirty hand into 1t
 Co out of the grounds and eat il. please" begged June. someone may come at any minute"
 June tried to force him around the garage
 Say. quit pushing me!" he grum, bled indignantly. There ain't a soul here. don't see what you're get ting all fussed up about"
 T tell you someone may come any minute
 Mary looked toward the house A shadow crossed lighted window. She added her entreaties to June's.
 If you expect to be fed and pro tected you'll have to do as we say"
 Say. you people talk like you were doing me a favor" he observed in heavy sarcasm, when all the time it's me that's keeping Circle Jim's' daughter from little uniform and a tin cu9,'
 Oh. hush, hush" June's voice was shrill with terror All ask you to do is to leave the grounds. Now will you go. or won't you9'
 Oh, well. when you're decent about it. like that, suppose I'll go. and Smiling sam" allowed himself to be urged around the garage into the dark ness.
 He reached the rear gate. still munching. And then a thought struck him. Those two women had seemed desperately anxious to be rid of him
 heavy step crunched the gravel of the driveway. Sam dropped into tke shadow and waited. He saw the chauffeur approach the car. carrying an armful of motor robes and two heavy suitcases. He heArd the thud as they were slid along the floor of the tCnneau Then there was sud den snorting. whir and a sharp lit tie explosion. as the car shot forward and rolled down the drive toward the house. In the protection of the shrub bery, Smiling Sam groaned out string of oaths.
 Double crossed, So that was their game. Well he'd show them. He took handfuls of sandwiches from the
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27

basket and, stuffed them into his greasy trouser pockets, kicked the basket outside the grounds and started for the back ot the house. Then, step by step. he crept toward a long open window. from which a yellow band of light streamed out across the lawn.
 Having reached it, he tried to stif1e his rapid breathing Inside there was d clink of china and tableware.
 He saw Yama pick up a small cary ing set and open a shallow drawer in the buffet But before the little Jap had a chance to put the knife and work away June called to him from the hall
 lnstantaneously obedient. Yama dropped the implements on the table and started for the door. where he col. Iided with June as she ran in swathed in chiffon veils and motor coat
 "Oh, there you are," She smiled at his evident embarrassment "Yama heres the key of my large trunk-the one with the trays, you know, It's so iammed full we cant close it. Will you close and lock t after we've gone The baggageman will be here soon
 Of certain, Miss June. assented the grave little man
 Thank you. Now will you come out and tuck Us in tbe car2 There's nc one who can fix an automobile robe as sHugly as you can. Yama. Somehow or other 1t always stays put
 Flatteucd against the house, Sam heard Mrs. Travis give final instruc- tons about locking up the place Then i June's musical young voice called out
 Don't forget 10 give the express man the right address. Yama"
 A dull rage burned in Eagans heart. the malignant, virHlent rage of the l duped crock who has never before 1 doubted his own craft. Braying the light. the possibility ot capture every 1 thing he stepped boldly through the open window and walked 10 the center of the room. His hand closed on the ugly knife lying on the table. with a sayageness that was foreign to his usual suaye methods
 Overhead he heard the floor respond 1 almost imperceptibly to Yamas light steps. That must be the room the | trunks were in. he decided He bent 1 down and erept along the floor. so that his body could not be seen from the 1 outside.
 Once in the darkened hall. he stood erect and felt his way to the stairs 1 They creaked faintly under his bulky weight-too faintly to attract atten