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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" ESTATE OF HERMAN N. GORDON

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the honorable probate court for the district
OF Marlboro. commits sioners, to receive,
anime, and adjust the claims and demands
y. Gordon, late of Brattleboro. Vermont, in
said district deceased, and all claims ex
hibted in offset thereto, hereby give notice
at the Peoples National hank III the town
OF Brattleboro, in said district. on the sth
day OF December and 18th day Of February.
p. M. on each of said days and that six
months from the sth day OF September A. ID.
1919, is the time limited by said court for
said creditors TO present their claims TO us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this 9Th day OF No
vembcr. A. ID. 1919.
II. r. BROWN,
l.. ID. TASKER,
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SOUTH WINDHAM.
Irs. y. r. Howe is i'll.

Mrs. y. X. Howe Is Ill.
Miss Coronic Carleton is at work in
Drattleboro.
A. G.. Burbee and L. +. Harris re-
turned home from Springfield, Mass,
Sunday.
Miss Katherine Howe was at the
home of her uncle, Hubert Franklin, in
Townshcnd Monday.
Mrs. Is. II. Curtis has returned home,
after spending some time at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sias, in Sut
ton.
Miss Ella NJ. Howe was called home
from her work in Brattleboro Monday
by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Nell
Howe.
Mrs Harry Jenison, Leon Gibbs, For
rest Jenison, Frank w. Smith and Rev
b. Ii. Curtis were among the lucky deer
hunters the last of the week.
Mrs. Emma Clark, after several weeks
spent at the home of her daughter, Mrs
A. l.. Howe, went to the home of Mrs
Herbert Franklin, another daughter, III
'rownshend Monday for visit.
The many friends of this town of DR.
+. l.. Gilbert, formerly of Grafton, were
sorry TO have him move away Many
had come to look upon the doctor moi
only as medical adviser, but IA a very
close friend. All wish him much success
in his new home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
ESTATE AT AGNES T. PIKE.
STATE OF VERMONT

STATE OF VERMONT.
- District of Marlboro
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Marlboro.
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Agnes T, Pike, late OF Bratteboro, IN said
district, deceased. GREETING;
At a Probate Court, holden at Brattleboro,
within and for said District on the 18th day
Of November, 1919, an instrument purporting
TO be the last will and testament of Agnes T.
Pike late of Brattleboro in said district de-
ceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid,
for probate,
And it is ordered by said Court that the
9th day Of December, 1919. at the Porbatc
Once 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 succe ssively
in the Vermont Phoenix, newspaper circulat-
ing in that vicinity, in said district. previous
TO the time appointed.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to ap-
pear before said Court, at the time and place
aforesaid. and contest the probate of said
will. if you have cause
Given under my hand al Brattleboro. in said
district, this Sth day of December 1919
A. i, SCHWENK,
Os2 d th Judge.
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ESTATE OF GEORGE ATKINSON.

STATE OF VERMONT.
- District of Marlboro SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis.
trct Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested in
the estate OF George Atkinson, late of Brattlc-
boro. in said district deceased,
Whereas, application hath been made to this
Cou:t in writing by the administrator, pray.
ing for license and authority to mortgage the
real estate of said deceased. to wit: The
Brattleboro, in said District, of the cstmat-
ed value of twenty FIVE hundred dollars
(S250O), representing to- said Court that said
property is now encountered with mortgage
Of seven hundred and fifty dollars $3.50 and
enty i've. cents Csis7s(; that there are sundry
ing to approximately four hundred dollars
(S,O0); that the taxes assessed upon said
property for the current year are unpaid; that
bs feT tho to se ad sa
estate TO borrow approximately twelve hun
dred and fifty dollars tsl2s0) for. the purpose
of paying the debts. taxes interest and prior
Whereupon the said Court appointed and
assigned the 9th day of December, 1919 at
the Probate Office In Bratteboro, in said
District, to hear and decide upon said appi-
cation and petition; and ordered public notice
thereof to be given to all persons interested
therein, by publishing said order, together
with the time and place OF hearing, three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Phoenix, 4 news
paper which circulates in the neighborhood OF
those persons interested in said estate, all OF
which publications shall be previous to the
time assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap.
pear before said Court at the time and place
assigned; then and there in said Court "a
make your objections to the granting of such
license if you cause
/ Given under my hand at Brattleboro. in
said district, this sth day of December. 1919
a. +. SCHWENK,
500 ludge.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
- ESTATE OLE ELLEN M DUNHAM

The undersigned. having been appointed by
the honorable probate court for the district
OF Marlboro, commits sioners, to receive. cx-
OF all persons against the estate of Ellen NJ.
Durham, late OF Chesterfield, n. H., in said
district, deceased, and all claims exhibited in
viii meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the
Brattleboro Savings bank, in the town OF
Brattleboro Vermont, in said district. on
the 2Sth day Of November and 9th day OF
February, next, from II o'clock a. m, until
o'clock p. IN, on each OF said days and
that six months from the 10Th day OF DC
tober 4. d. 1919. is the time limited by
said court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance
Dated at Brattleboro, this 18th day of No.
vember, A. ID. 1919.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12

HEIFER SHOT, MEAT STOLEN.
Broke Out of Moses CIRCUITS Pasture in
Newfane Recently -. Hide Found in
Wardsboro Pasture.

One of the two heifers lost recently by
Moses Grout, a well,known Newfane
farmer, has been found dead and the
other is said TO have been found dead
but the latter report lacks confirmation
although it is believed to be true. Mr.
Grant was in communication Wednes-
day with States Attorney f. W. Glib
son about the matter
The animal known to have been found
was shot in a pasture in Wardsboro
Most of the meat was carried away, but
the hide and some other parts were left
The cattle broke out of Mr.. CIRCUITS pas
ture near Wardsboro and got into an
other pasture and were supposed to be
discovered. ''N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12

swamp and stayed out over night. HIS
mind was affected when he was found
by hunters, and he was taken to the
North Adams hospital
f.. j. Eddy of Brattlcboro was Wis
ior in town Friday.
Mrs. Q. T.. Butterlield is recovering
from a severe cold.
\. T.. lTcnphill Of Springfield (Vt,l was
at \. l.. Timson's Sunday.
The W. G. n. L. met with Mrs. II
". Jacobs Friday afternoon.
Mrs. IT, X. Bickford visited relatives
in Norwood. Mass, last week.
II. Il. Mann has been drawn on the
petit jury to the federal court
j. A. Buell. of the Deerfeld Pulp com
panv is in Boston on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. n. Webster were
visitors at William Starrctt S Dec. 8.
Samuel A. Merrifeld came home Sat
urday from Springfield (Vt..) returning
Tuesday.
Rev. r. II. Moore of Randolph will
speak in the Methodist church Thursday
evening at 100 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Starrett have
moved into the millsitc' house owned
by Francis MeWilliams.
Mrs. \. l.. Timson and Mrs. j. W.
Williams are in Montpelier this week at
tending the meeting OF the state Grange
w. NJ. Lewis of Brattleboro has
bought Joseph Gilbert Is herd of cattle
Mr.. Gilbert has discontinued his milk
business.
Mrs. Wallace Haynes entertained the
members of the II. II. club Friday. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs
Cunco Dee. 10.
Mrs. A. G. Bacon and Son, Delivan
were weekend visitors at her home in
Wardsboro. Her father. David Smith
came home with her Monday.
Ernest Carpenter is attending the
state convention of the Changers in
Montpelier representing Victory Grang,
of Wilmington.
Mrs. C. w. Tcrrill and Miss Margaret
Cassidy were accompanied home from
Canada by their sister, Mrs. Clark, who
returned to her home in Boston Thurs
day.
The body of the infant child of Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Jones of Williams
town, Mass, was brought here Saturday
for burial. Mrs. Jones formerly wa;
Pauline Hicks of this town.
The Christian Endeavor society OF
the Baptist church gave a surprise
party to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Spiller Fri
day night. Games were played ano
everyone had very enjoyable evening
Among the lucky deer hunters las
week were V. l.. Adams, Dwight May
George Wcllman, Clinton Hall, Clar
ence Pike, Charles Waters. Chauncey
Davis, Elvyn IIaplund, Jed Brown
Lewis Hossington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF JAMES A. REED.
.TATE On VERMONT

SlAlE Or NERMONI.
~ District OF Marlboro SIS
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict OF Marlboro.
To all persons interested in the estate Of
James a. Reed, late OF Dummerston, in said
district deceased, GREETING:
AT Probate Court holden at Brattleboro,
within and for said District on the 18th day
of November, 1919. instrument purporting
to be the last will and testament of James A.
Reed, late Of Dumnierston. in said district,
deceased, was presented to the Court afore-
said for probate.
. And. it is ordered by said Court that the
9th day of December. 1919, at the Porbate
Office in said Brattleboro, be assigned for
proving said instruments 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 ap.
pear 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 Sth day OF December, 1919.
A., f. SCIIWENK.
S0S9 Judge.
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WINDHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Rhoades ase
spending the winter in Florida.
Mason l.. Smith, who works ms
carpenter in Connecticut, has been at
his home in West Windham n few days.
The Center school opened Monday
with small attendance, due to con-
tinucd quarantine for whooping cough
A new platform has been built in
front of the church. Harold Eddy,
who has been doing carpenter work in
town several weeks, did the work.
Owing to the prevalence of whooping
cough among the children of the center
Sunday school will omit holding Christ
mas exercises and Christmas tree this
year.
Misses Constance and Grace tphan
left Thursday for Springfield (Ft), and
after few weeks there they expect tC
visit in Saxtons River, Athol and Bos
ton. going in the spring to East North
field, Mass.
Harold Messcr, who formerly lived
at G.. l.. buttons, spent the deer sea
son at Everett Hamilton 5, securing 8
large buck. Mr.. Messer recently has
been on the motor cycle police force
in Springfield Mass.
Successful deer hunters not reported
last week include Frank Lambert, For
est Jenison, y. l.. Gleason, Louis Du
fresno, Stephen Morgan. Leonard, Ed
win and Robert Stowcll, George Dut
ton, II. l.. Chapman, Leslie Madison
Frank Wyman, George Hamilton. Ma
son Smith, Rev. b. II. Curtis, Franl
Smith, DIR. X. NJ. Knight of Below
Falls, Harry Sparks of South London
derry.
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ESTATE OF GILBERT c. HICKS.

CTATE OF VERMONT.
~ District Of Marlboro SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Gilbert c. Hicks, late of Halifax, IN said dis
trict. deceased. GREETING:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 9th
day of December, next for examining and
allowing the account Of the administrator 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 pub
lie notice thereof be given TO all persons in
terested in said estate by publishing this or
der three weeks successfully previous TO the
day assigned. in the Vermont Phoenix, 4
newspaper published a, Bra,tleboro, in said
District.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to an
pear at the Probate Office in Brattleboro in
said District. OIL the day assigned, then and
there to contest the allowance Of said account
il YOU see cause, and to establish your right
as heirs. legatccs and lawful claimants TO
said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of De.
cember, 1919.
A. +. SCIWENK,
s0-S2 Judge.
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ESTATE OF CHARLES F. FARNUM.
cTATE OF VERMONT

1.
~ District Of Westminster SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis.
trict Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Charles +. Farnum, late of Putney. in said
district, deceased, GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the Jrd
day of January next for examining and
allowing the account of the administrator of
the estate Of said deceased and for decree
of the residue OF said estate to the lawful
claimants Of the same. and ordered that pub
lie notice thereof be given to all persons in
terested in said estate by publishing this or
der three weeks excessively previous 10 the
day assigned; in the Vermont Phoenix, 4
newspaper published at Brattleboro, VI.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap-
pear at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls in
said District, the day assigned, then and
there to contest the allowance of said account
il you cause, and TO establish your right
as heirs, legatees and lawful claimants to
said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of De-
cembor, 1919.
WARNER A. GRAHAM.
Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12

II. NJ. Davis, the deputy commissioner
Of weights and measures, was called TO
store in Montpelier Monday afternoon
relative to the amount of sugar that was
being sold and he found that the package
was over an ounce short in weight, in
Guiding the bag in the weighing. As a
result of an advertisement he found that
some of the people selling wood do not
understand that a fraction of a cord
must be sold and not so many runs. For
instance, the advertisement stated r.
and l4.inch wood. The man told Mr..
Davis he gave three runs for cord.
This is only about seven-eighths of "A
cord. Mr.. Davis urges persons selling
wood to check up and find out what the
law provides. The quotation made the
wood cost over SIS cord.
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ESTATE OF ADELAIDE L. SHAW.
ATE OF VERMONT.

- lAlf Of NERMONI.
- District of Westminster SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Adelaide l.. Shaw, late OF Putncv. in said dis
trict. deceased, GREETING;
Whereas. said Court has assigned the jrd
day Of January next for examining and
allowing the account OF the executor OF
the estate OF said deceased and for decree
Of the residue OF said estate to the lawful
claimants Of the same, and ordered that pub
lie notice thereof be given to all persons in.
terested in said estate by Publishing this or.
der three weeks successfully previous TO the
day assigned; in the Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper published at Brattleboro, W.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap.
pear at the Probate Ofice in Bellows Falls in
said District. OH the day assigned, then and
there TO contest the allowance OF said account
it YOU see cause. and to establish your right
as heirs. legatees and lawful claimants to
said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of De.
ccmber, 1919.
WARNER a. GRAHAM,
5O.s1 Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12

Mrs. Margaret Sullivan Labor of Rut.
land, az administrators OF the estate OF
Charles II. Lalor, her husband, II Rutland
hotel man, who died a few weeks ago,
has brought suit in Rutland county
court to recover Liberty bonds, alleged
to be valued at $4,000 plus interest,
from Mrs. Annie I. Cops of Rutland
sister of Mr.. Labor. It is alleged that
on or about Oct. 8, 1910, Mr.. Labor lost
the bonds and Mrs. Cops came into pos
session of them and has converted them
to her own use- iin
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
ESTATE OF FRANCIS H. MORSE.
STATE OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT.
~ District OF Marlboro SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis.
trict Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Francis II. Morse, late Of Dummerston. in said
district, deceased. GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 9th
day OF December, next for exam ming and
allowing the account of the administrator 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 pub
lie notice thereof be given TO all persons in
terested in said estate by publishing this or
der 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 APP
pear at the Probate Office in Brattleboro in
said District, OIL the day assigned, then and
there TO contest the allowance Of said account
il YOU see cause, and to establish your right
as heirs, legatees and lawful claimants &c
said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of De
cember. 1919. -
a. F. SCHWENK,
1852 Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF FRANK A. RAILWAY.
CTATE OF VERMONT

1.
~ District Of Marlboro S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Frank y. Railway, late Of Newfanc. in said
district, deceased. GREETING:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 9th
day Of December, next for examining and
allowing the account of tho administrators Of
the estate OF said deceased and for decree
i the residue Of said estate to the lawful
claimants Of the same, and ordered that pub.
lie notice thereof be given TO all persons in.
crcsch in said estate by publishing this or.
der three weeks succe ssively previous to the
day assigned. in the Vermont Phoenix, a
nncwspaler published at Bra,tieboro, in said
District.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to ap.
pear at the Probate Office in Bratteboro in
said District, on the day assigned, then and
there to contest the allowance of said account
il YOU sec cause, aud to establish your right
as heirs, legatces and lawful claimants to
said residue.
Given under my hand this 9th day of De
ccmbcr. 1919.
\. f. SCIIWENK,
80. 3 Iudac,
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ESTATE OF OLIVE R. COLEMAN.
TATE OF VERMONT.

CTATE OF VERMONT.
- District of Marlboro SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Olive X. Coleman. late of Wardsboro, in said
district, deceased, GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 9th
day of December. next for examining and
allowing the account OF the administrator OF
the estate of said deceased and for Il decree
Of the residue of said estate TO the lawful
claimants OF the same, and ordered that pub
lie notice thereof be given to all persons in
terested in said estate by PUBLISHING this or
der three weeks success sively previous to the
day assigned in the Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper published at Brattleboro. in said
District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to ap
pear at the Probate Office in Brattleboro in
said District, on the day assigned, then and
there TO contest the allowance Of said account
If you see cause, and to establish your right
as heirs. legatees and lawful claimants tc
said esidue.
Given under my hand this 10th day Of De
ceinber, 1919. -
a. +. SCIIWENK.
50.2 Judge.
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ESTATE OF LEROY F. ADAMS.
STATE OF VERMONT.

SlAIE Of NEkMONl
- District of Marlboro SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid
To ali persons interested in the estate Of
Leroy +. Adams. late OF Brattleboro, in said
district, deceased. GREETING:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 9th
day of December. next for examining and
allowing the account of the executor ct
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 pub
lie notice thereof be given to all persons in
terested in said estate by publishing this or
der three weeks successfully previous to the
day assigned. in the Vermont Phoenix. 4
newspaper published at Brattleboro, in said
District, ,
pear at the Probate Office in Brattleboro in
said district, on the day assigned. then and
there 20 contest the allowance Of said aceoun,
il you see cause, and 10 establish your right
as heirs. legatees and lawful claimants tc
said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of De
cember, 1919. .. .,,
sO.2 Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
ESTATE OF LOUIS H. STELLMAN.
CTATE OE VERMONT

- District Of Marlboro SIS
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Afores said:
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Louis H. Stellman, late OF Brattlcboro, in said
district, deceased. GREETING;
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 9th
day of December, next for examining and
allowing the account of the executrix of
the estate of said deceased and for a decree
al the residue of said estate to the lawful
claimants of the same. and ordered that pub.
lie notice thereof be given 10 all persons in
terested in said estate by publishing this or
der three weeks excessively previous to the
day assigned, in the Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper published at Brattleboro, in said
District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to an,
pear at III" Probate Office in Brattlehoro in
said District. on the day assigned. then and
there to contest the allowance Of said account
il you see cause, and TO establish your right
as heirs, legateeS and lawful claimants to
said residue.
Given ur Ter my hand, this sth day OF De
cember. 1910,
A. +. SCHWENK,
O2 Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1919-12-12
ESTATE OF JOHN E. COLEMAN.

CTATE OF VERMONT
- District of Marlboro SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate of
John F. Coleman, late OF Wardsboro. in said
district, deceased Greetings:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 9th
day Of December, next for examining and
allowing the. account of the administrators OF
the estate of said deceased and for ! decree
of the residue of said estate to the lawful
claimants of the same, and ordered that pub
lie notice thereof be given to all persons in
terested in said estate by PUBLISHING this or
der three weeks successfully previous TO the
day assigned, in the Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper PUBLISH at Brattleboro. in said
District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to ap'
pear at the Probate Office in Brattleboro in
said District, on the day assigned. then and
there to contest the allowance of said account
IL YOU see cause, and to establish your right
as heirs. legatees and lawful claimants &c
said residue
Given under my hand, this 10th day Of De
cember, 1919
a. +. SCIIWENK.
Judge