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4 THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1912. 11 THE PUTNEY COLUMN 'Upland Mrs. V. E. Styles were In Ja tnalpa Inst week. Waldo Howard Is visiting his father, Merrltt Howard of Athol. MIsb Gladys Howe was home Sunday from her work In Northfleld, Mass. Dr. L. H. Bugbee was In West Hart ford Wednesday to visit his mother. Miss Katherlne Thurber haB been help ing Mrs. Matthews at the Kendrlck House. Miss Maude Reynolds of Lexington, Mass., Is 'boarding1 with Mrs. C. L. Thwlng. Edward Thayer, read estate dealer of Minneapolis, was a recent business vis itor In town. George Malr will preach In Pierce's hall, East Putney, next Sunday at 3 o'clock p. m. Mrs. H. C. Parker went Monday to Montpeller to visit with a nephew, Her man Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foley are In Haverhill, N. H., for a visit with Mrs. Foley's parents. D. H. Kendrlck and daughter, Mrs. Maude Williams, were at the Kendrlck House recently. The ladles' 'union aid society of East Putney met with Mrs. J. T. Royce on Wednesday afternoon. The goods belonging to Miss Marca Pember have been moved from Scott Look's to the Pierce house. Curtis Houghton has started his new frame-house, 20 by 30. Ira Davenport is doing the work with him. Thomas Heenan of 'Springfield, Mass., was In town a few days last week, re turning to his home Sunday. air. and Mrs. Ahrens and children of Springfield, Mass., were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Wood. Scott Look was at home Sunday from htB work In Bellows Falls. He has de cided to move his family there. Mrs. Hannah Walte went Monday to Bellows Falls to stay with her sister, Mrs. O. H. Gorham, a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ayer of Fltch burg were In town this week. Mrs. Ayers la atlll at the Smith camp. Miss Mary Grimes, who Is living with Mrs. John Patterson, sr., In Walpole, has been visiting In town this week. The, body of Mr. Brlggs, father of Mrs.JDevoIl, was brought to East Put neySnd burled In the family lot there. 'Sumner Phillips has gone with a four horse team to Orange, Mass., to move his family here to Mrs. Holslngton's place. Mrs. Harrv H. Lawrence and daugh ter, Frances Mary, are having a short vacation on the farm or Mr. aimer in Westminster. Miss Florence Kingsbury, who teaches Hrhnnl In Chester. Is now with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Orrle Kingsbury, In East Putney. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and child and Clarence Johnson ot Soutn framing ham were recent guests of their uncle, George Johnson. Mrs. A. J. Aver and three children, Dorothy, Gordon and Helen, are spend ing a week with Mrs. Ayer's parents and sisters In Rockingham. Rev. H. E. BufTum of West North field, Mass., a former pastor of the church, will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday morning. Mrs. W. G. Wright returned Tuesday from Newfane, where she had been sev eral weeks with her daughter, Mrs. A. T. Edwards, who has been at the hos pital. Mrs. George Williams and daughter, Sybil, have returned from their visit In Chester, N. H., but Miss Louise will remain there until the opening of the schools here. Levi J. Houghton of Charlestown, N. H., has been at Dr. Laura M. Plantz's helping her care for her brother, De manster Wheeler, during the last week of his Illness. James Cobb and friend of Lex ington, Mass., came Saturday to spend their vacation at Plneway camp, where a number of our young people were en tertained over Sunday. George Corser of Holyoke was at Plneway camp Sunday and his daugh ters, Miss Elolse Corser, returned home with him after several weeks' stay with her aunt, Mrs. Mary Thwlng. Miss Clara Wing returned to her home In Springfield Monday and her brother, Ralph Wing, accompanied her, but ex pects to return to his grandfather's, Andrew Wing's, at the opening of the public schools. A. M. Corser was a busy man Thurs day forenoon. His fish arrives on the 9.30 train from Boston and he dressed It and put up 44 different orders before noon. This fresh fish Is much appre ciated by his customers. Mrs. Walter Smith was In Springfield, Mass., a few days this week with her sister, Mrs. Bralney, who came to the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maley, In East Putney, where Mrs. Smith's children remained during her absence. Mrs. Carl Davis of Orford, N. H., was with her sister, Mrs. E. W. F. Dyer, from Friday to Monday and went from here to Northfleld, Mass., to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Howard. She expects to visit Mrs. Dyer on her return from Northfleld. Demanster Wheeler, 74, died In his home on the old depot road Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock after several weeks' illness with heart disease. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock In the home. An oblturay of Mr. Wheeler will bo published next week. L. H. Pond was In East Cornwall, Conn., last week to attend the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Bap tist church there. He was accompanied home 'by James Blake, 86 years old, who has been totally blind the past six years. Mr. Blake was neighbor to Mr. Pond In Cornwall. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd DeManche, who has been the farmer at Elm Leigh farm, has left and gone to Stockbrldge, Mass., where he has been employed before. Hazel Ami Floyd DeManche left for a visit An Springfield before going to StocUbrtdge. C. R. Weldman of Ben nington has taken Mr. DeManche's place at Elm Leigh. Georco Johnson received word Satur day of the death of his niece, Mrs. Pat- Mrs. Healey will be remembered as Florence Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Johnson, who formerly lived In Putney. She was one or ten children Mrs. Healy was undergoing an opera tion for appendicitis and uia not rally, The funeral was held Tuesday morning. Hoy Pierce of Westminster and Jim my Ellis of East Putney had procured a pair of horses of E. E. Blood Sunday, and In making the corner by A. M. Cor spr's store they turned too Bhort and the carriage was overturned and somewhat damaged. air. 1'ierce vauaniiy ciung to the lines and was dragged a few feet, but the horses were stopped at the post office building and no one was In jured, Only a Mask, Many are not being benefited by the summer vacation as i" bhuuiu UO( Now. nntwmminnrllner much outdoor life, they are little If any stronger than they were. The tan on their faces 1b dark er and makes them look healthier, but It Is onlv n mnnV. Thev are still ner vous, easily tired, upset by trifles, and they do not eat nor sleep well. What iney neea is wnnt tones me nerves. Dei- feats direst inn. creates appetite, and makes Bleep refreshing, and that Is Hood s Haraannrllla. PudIIs and teach era generally will find the chief purpose of the vacation best subserved by this great medicine which, as we know, VERNON, Mrs. Martha .Lackey Is visiting In Wardsboro Mrs. Ruth Barrows Is able to go for short drives. A number from this place attended the celebration In Bemardston Wednesday. Mrs. E. Lee Eldrldge Is In the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Fair man. Mrs. Robert Clark Is so far Improved a to be able to go to Brattleboro for a visit. Arthur, young son ot Mr. and Mrs. James Baker, Is very 111 with cholera Infantum. (Mr, and Mrs. Atwood of Fltchburg are with Mr. and Mrs. E. Stebblns, Jr., for a week's stay. Little Alexander Brown, Bon of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brown, Is recovering from a severe Illness. Miss Elsie Prentiss of Winchester, N. H., spent a few days last week with her aunt, Mrs. G. K. Stebblns. Mrs. E. H. Akley and Mrs. Irving Webster of Gainesville, Fla., are spend ing a few days with relatives In West Brattleboro. George and Elizabeth Streeter return ed home Tuesday from Brattleboro, af ter a week spent with their grandmoth er, Mrs. George Moseley. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Johnson and little daughter, Ethel, are at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Halo for a brief stay. Miss Dorothy Hale returned from Leominster Saturday. SOUTH VERNON. Miss Louise Labelle Is spending a three weeks' vacation at home. Henry Bice of Sunderland, Mass., visit ed his niece, Mrs. Martha Tyler, this week. Miss Neva and Miss Lera Harrington of Springfield, Mass., are visiting two weeks at Frank Lackey's. Bev. Geo. E. Tyler of Bristol, Conn., Is visiting a week or ten days with his mother, Mrs. Martha Tyler. A good many people from this town attended he 150th anniversary of the town of Bernardston Wednesday. Miss Blanohe Stancllft went to Ashu elot to spend two weeks vacation with her brother, Cleveland Stancllft. George Rice of Spencer, Mass., was In town last week to sec about having his lot In the Tyler cemetery cared for. Mrs. Fremont Falrman and daughter, Pauline, are In Bernardston assisting In caring for Mrs. Leon Burrows and little son. Chas. Jackson has been suffering with blood poison In ono of his limbs the past two weeks, but Is a little better now. The Advent church will be closed for the next two weeks so people may attend the Northfleld conference meet Ings. At the home of Miss Edith Newton a Seventh Day Adventlst church was or ganlzed with 1G members. Mr. Thurber was ordained as their minister. Miss Edith Newton and daughter, Miss Barbara, of South Lancaster, Mass., have been having a vacation of two or three weeks at their home. Ethan Peeler ot Vernon has been workfng on the Tyler farfn for several days trying to get a water supply, which we hope will prove successful and lasting-. Mrs. Edith Dunklee and grandson, Herman Dunklee of South Hadley Mass., have been spending several days In the homes of her sister, Mrs. A. B, Gould, and brothers, A. A. and W. N, Dunklee. Wallace Stoddard of Wllllamstown, Mass., came Saturday night to Join his family In a visit over Sunday In the homes of his father, F. W. Stoddard, and grandfather, J. C. Allen. They re turned Monday. Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Phelps, on re turning from the camp meeting in Springfield Saturday night, discovered that their home had been entered in their absence by thieves, who carried away Mrs. Phelp3's gold watch and 5 in money. A good many people were disappointed last Thursday when they gathered, waited and watched for the colored troops to pass along the line from Brat tleboro through South Vernon. They finally heard that they had gone through Guilford directly to Greenfield, on ac count of the rain that morning. DUMMERSTON. Miss Mary Buffum of Wilmington Is visiting at M. F. Dutton's. George A. Richardson spent Sunday at G. P. Miller's in Guilford. Leon Brlggs of New York city has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. Ellen Houghton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reed and niece of Three Rivers, Mass., are visiting at C. O. Reed's. W. J. Ray, Eugene Holt and E. H, Brown are doing carpentry work at Mrs. John White's. The visitors at Camp Ellen returned home Wedensday. A new party will be present later. On Sunday our pastor will take Ruth 1: 16-17 for his text and preach on "Do mestlc affection. A party of young men, who were camping on Salmon brook near J. F. Boyd's, returned home Tuesday. Miss Theodora Brossard and Mrs. De lia Voss of Brooklyn, who had been visiting Miss Florence Miller, returned home Tuesday. C. A. Wright's moving picture and vaudeville show will be at the Grange hall, Dummerston Centre, three even ings, Aug. 19, 20 and 21. Mrs. Rlvler Is expected back at the end of this week. She was called, some days ago, to the bedside of a sister, then 111 In West Burke. Horatio Knapp's horse took fright at the roadscraper near C. O. Reed's re cently and overturned the wagon. No one was hurt seriously, and Mr. Knapp proceeded on his way to market. The Grange held a regular meeting Tuesday evening with an excellent pro gram In charge of Miss Elsie Hazelton. The Grange has learned with regret of the loss of Elmer F. Lewis of Cam bridge, N. Y. The date of the next meeting has been changed to Saturday, Aug. 24. Evening Star Grange will hold Its an nual Bennington day dance Friday even ing, Aug. 16. West Dummerston Grange will present the four-act drama, "A No ble Outcast," at 8 p. m., sharp. There will be dancing from the close of play unfit 3 a, m., with the usual excellent supper. Wales's orchestra will furnish music. The program will Include a cor net solo by Sewall Morse and a vocal solo by W'Hard Hall. Everybody Is In vited. WEST DUMMERSTON. Miss Patience Wilder was at C. F. Wilson's Sunday, The state money is being expended on the highways under the supervision of Boad Commissioner Burnham. Dr. Landers, Dr. and Mrs. F. R. New ell ot Brattleboro and Dr. and Mrs. Har ry H. Lawrence of Putney were guests at W. W. Burnett's recently. Those having Items for publication are requested to leave them at the post ofllce not later than Tuesday night of each week. The Busy Bees, a Juvenile organiza tion formed recently, deserve much credit for their enthuslastlo work. Al though there are but nine members In four meetings they have pieted and 'tied a quilt, the blocks of which measure but three and one-holt Inches. Surely they must have "Improved each shining hour." HINSDALE, N. H. Daby Left on Priest's Veranda. Peonle In the vicinity of the Catho lic church were disturbed early Sunday morning by the frequent cries of an In fant which seemed nearby, yet could not be exactly located. Soon after day light Joseph Boucher and James Red ding were passing the parochial resl denoe and were startled to see a basket on the veranda In front of the door, from which a baby's hand was waving. They quickly notified Father Cahlll. The basket was found to contain a tiny baby girl four or five weeks old with auburn hair and blue eyes, an attrac tive child, poorly clothed. The basket also contained a small bottle partly filled with cold milk, a- second set of clothes and a note saying, "Put this baby In a Catholic family and by and by we may meet face to face." Af ter early mass Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham volunteered to take the child for the present, ana later signified a desire to adopt It. It was christened Helena. Teresa, the same morning. It 13 not known at what time the child was brought there, although an auto mobile was heard to drive rapidly from that direction about 1 o'clock. As usual In such cases, various surmises have been heard regarding .where the child camo from, but nothing definite Is known. 'Stearns Robertson. Hinsdale people were surprised last Thursday evening to learn of the mar riage In Marlboro that day of Miss Marlon Saben Robertson, daughter of Air. and Mrs. O. C. Robertson, to Louis Nathaniel Stearns, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Stearns. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. S. H. McCollester, D. D., at 3 p. m., the bride being attired In a tan traveling suit and white hat. miss Clara M. Stearns, sister of the groom, and Mrs. H. R. Wood of Ashuelot, sis ter of the bride, were the only rela tives present. The groom has a position as foreman for the railroad construction company. The newly married couple returned to town the same evening ana win live for the present with the -bride's parents. They have the best wishes of many friends. Touched Off Big Blasts. Some heavy blasting took place the first of the week near the home of Mrs. C. C. Dlx, where the drilling In the ledge has been going on for so long. Some of these holes went to the depth of 40 feet. From 10 to 18 charges were set off at once on Monday and Tues day, and on Wednesday the largest blast of all Included 23 charges. Many of these blasts jarred houses In the vil lage, but much less damage was done to Mrs. Dlx's buildings than had been anticipated, although brlckai felj from the chimney and plastering was knocked off. The last, blast, however, made many holes In the roof. Stones were thrown a considerable distance and to a great height. It Is reported that over a ton ot dynamite was used for the last blast. Another Fatality on the New Railroad. Another fatal accident occurred on tho railroad construction Job Tuesday. A gang of men were digging In a bank beside the steam shovel located near the river tavern when the bank above cave In. Antonio Masta, one of the number, gave the alarm. The rest, In cluding Basta's brother, escaped, but Basta was buried by the 50 or 60 tons of dirt which fell. Fully 20 minutes elapsed before the body could be reach ed, when he was found dead from suffocation. Basta was 23 years of age, unmarried and came here from New Ha ven. The funeral was held Thursday at 9 a. m In St. Joseph's Roman Cath olic church, and the burial took place in the local cemetery. Supervisor Pratt Has Resigned. H. H. Pratt, supervisor of schools, has sent his resignation to the school district and accepted a similar position in Brookfleld and North Brookfleld. Mr. Pratt came here In 1908 and has done excellent work In our graded schools. The family will leave soon and will live In North Brookfleld. It Is to be regretted that his successor must be selected so late In the summer. Mrs. Maurice Purcell visited In Keene last week. W. P. Taylor went to St. Albans this week for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lamb visited Sun day In Easthampton. Miss Marion .Wilbur of Charlestown Is visiting at Cylde Smith's. Mrs. X. M. Bradley has been spending the week in Brewster, Mass. Rennle Mason of Winchester Is as sisting at J. M. Lamb's store. Miss Kate Atwood of Keene was a re cent guest at A. F. Fisher's. Herbert Gleason was at his home In Farley, Mass., the past week. W. S. Kimball came Friday to spend several days with his family here. Miss Annie F. White Is spending the week with relatives In Greenfield. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Fay went Tues day to York Beach for an outing. A merry-go-round has again appear ed and located near tjie ball grounds Miss Eva C. Robertson has been en tertaining Miss Gladys Laxton of Bos ton, Mr. and Mrs. Burton P. Holman came Friday for a vacation at F. L. LIs- com's. Roger Bailey and Richard Smith of Gardner, Mass., are visiting at F. A. Davis s. Daniel Purcell of Boston came Tues day for a ten days' visit at Maurice Purcells. Mrs. Frank Avery of Colraln, Mass., was a guest of Mrs. N. O. Maynard the past week. Robert W. Field and Miss Ida Baer of Springfield are staying a few days at F. E. Field's. Mrs. John Johnson visited last week In Brattleboro with her daughter, Mrs Rex Coane. Miss Blanche Lefebvre and Miss Irene Life Insurance or Death Insurance Which? People willingly pay lartte sums for fife Insurance, which Is really death In surance; but real life Insurance frequently consists In taking Eckman's Alterative. Can any "lung'slck" person afford not to take the Alterative? It sharpens the appetite, makes life look different, brings better health with greater earning power. Often persona are so much Improved that tbey can work even before thev are flnnllv cured. Investigate It, If you ire broad minded enough to believe that there can be a cure for Consumption, which has not been sensationally exploited, or which Is not baBed merely on climatic or diet restric tions. Mr. Webb's report follows: Weldon, 111. "Gentlemen During 1005, my physl clan sent me to Texas, from there to Col orado, I became worse and was sent home to die. I heard of Kckman's Al terative, began treatment, and was cured, t earnestly recommend Kckman's wonder ful care for Consumption." (Signed Affidavit) ARTHUR WEBB. Fuller details of this case upon request. Kckman's Alterative Is effective In Bron chitis, Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung Troubles,, and In upbuilding the system. Does not contain polsws, prlates or habit-forming drugs. Ask for booklet ot cured cases and write to Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa., for more evi dence. For sale by all leading druggists and BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY BRATTLEBORO, Blouln wore visitors over Sunday In Greenfield. Miss Elizabeth Purcell of Greenfield Is spending a week's vacation at Mau rice Purcell's. Miss Nellie Corliss of Springfield, Mass., visited a part of last week at John Corliss's. Antonio Chavonelle came Tuesday from Woonsocketi -It. I., and Is visiting at David Parker's. Elmer Townshend of Saugus, Mass., has Joined his wife at Phllbert Le febvre's for a visit. The Universale ladles will hold a food sale Saturday, afternoon at 3 o'clock at J. M. Lamb's store. H. Abbott Jones, F. H. Jones, Robert Bfown and Charles Jones of Keene were In Boston last week. Mrs. John Roberts and Miss Aide Rob erts of Boston are spending a few weeks at their home here. Mrs. Bert Caldwell of Hartford re turned Tuesday after a visit lit the home of A. L. Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Bailey returned Tuesday from a four weeks' trip through the Adlrondacks. Miss Etta Regan of Springfield, Mass., visited her sisters, Miss Anna and Miss Nora Regan, last week. Miss Nellie Redding ot Brattleboro spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Redding. Miss Florence Holden returned to her home In Guilford Tuesday after a week's visit at J. II. Watson's. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Underwood and two children of Keene came Wednesday for a visit at A. E. Torrey's. Mrs. Frank McCormlck of New York city came last week for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Dono Bergeron. The venerable Charles Owen, who has been confined to the bed tho past two weeks, still remains seriously ill. Mrs. F. M. Fuller has been entertain ing Mrs. Charles KUburn of Putney and Mrs. Hosea Streeter ot Worcester. Charles Tlbbetts spent Sunday In Ev erett, Mass., and Wednesday started for California, where he plans to settle. Guy N. Smith has been spending a two-weeks' vacation In the home ot his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. Mrs. N. B. Ballard and three children of Barre, Vt returned Friday after a three weeks' visit at Newton Stearns's. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Flfleld of Wil mington, Del., who spent two weeks at H. H. Russell's, returned to their home Saturday. Mrs. Ella Smith, who spent several weeks at the home of her son, Dr. O. L. Smith, returned to her home In Claremont Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hall of Bellows Falls have been visiting at' W. M. Hall's. Miss Mollle Hall accompanied Mrs. Hall and child to Bellows Falls today. Miss Annie F. Conway of Stafford Springs, Conn., came Monday to spend a two weeks' vacation In the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Con way. An automobile party consisting of Harold C. Holland, Misses Hazel Rob erts, Flora Morln and Mrs. J. V. Field spent Sunday with friends In Ludlow, Vt. Mrs. Horace B. Tucker and daughter, Beatrice, and Serglus Burley of South Lancaster, Mass., have been guests of Mrs. A. W. Meade since Wed nesday. Mrs. George Brltton returned Satur day from Beverly, Mass., after a visit of several weeks. Her daughter, Mrs. Frank Detour, and daughter returned with her. A. Coakley, a foreman for the rail road construction company, has moved his family into the Stearns house on Brattleboro street, recently bought by E. H. Burroughs. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Robertson of New Haven, Conn., Sir. and Mrs. W. E. Gould of Everett, Mass., and Mrs. Nat Butler have been guests at G. A. Rob ertson's this week. The Canal company have begun work repairing their dam on the Ashuelot, a part of which was carried out last spring. A cofferdam has been built. The new section will be wholly of concrete. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Russell of Farley. Mass., Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Wil der of Millers Falls,, Mass., and a par ty oi six irom tiauiey were enieriainea Sunday by Mrs. James O'Brien and Mrs. Harriet Wilder. The running hose .team held their vaudeville entertainment and dance In the town hall last evening. The fe male impersonator, "Rello," advertised proved to be Thomas Raleigh, Jr., who formerly lived here. A number froth this town attended the temperance meeting in Northfleld Wed nesday afternoon and had the privilege of listening to Mrs. L. M, N. Stevens, president oi me isaiionai . j. i. u., and vice president of the world's W. C. T. U. Hinsdale people will remember Rev. John Knott, a former pastor of the lo cal Methodist church. Mr. Knott has changed his church affiliations and last week Wednesday was ordained Into the Congregational ministry' at Rlverton, where he will assume a pastorate In connection with Robertsvllle. Mr. Knott was connected with the Methodist min istry for about 30 years. The Sunday morning services will be held at 10.45 In the Baptist church. At 3.30 p. m. "Lucky" Baldwin, formerly of the Bowery, now prison state missionary in Chicago, will be the speaker, subject "From the Bowery to the pulpit." Come and hear the story of the twentieth century miracle. Mrs E. B. Cornell of East Northfleld will sing and play at this service. The even ing serv ce will he omitiea. this even Ing the regular mid-week service at 7.30, A lively runaway occurred Sunday morning, which came very near result ing seriously. As Mr. and Mrs. Joseph St. Cyr were driving to church, their pair ot horses became frightened on Brlggs's hill. They became unmanage able and as the load approached Oliver Hale's Mrs. St. Cyr Jumped, striking the ground with such force that she rolled over and over several times, and cut a deep gash In the back of her head. She was unconscious at first but was not eerlosuly Injured. At. A. L. Taylor's the horses freed themselves. taking the pole with them, and ran up Main street. Mr. fit. Cyr and the two boys, aged 10 and 4, who were left In the wagon, were uninjured aside for a few slight bruises and scratches except that Willie's wrist was sugntiy sprain ed, NORTHFIEllD, MASS, Mrs. L. A. French of Woodstock Is the guest of her brother, Dr. N. P. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Moody have en Joyed a short vacation season at Bar Harbor. Mrs. Leon Alexander with children and mother, Mrs. Barlght, have gone to Michigan to visit relatives. The Unitarian church Is closed 'during tho month of August and the pastor and wife are out of town enjoying a va- nnltnn A large delegation from this town at tended the celebration In Barnardston In commemoration of the 150th annl versary of the town. Raymond Clapp was driving toward South Vernon Tuesday when his horse became frightened and he was thrown heavily to the ground, Injuring his shoulder and head. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wells, formerly of this town, were here recently calling upon friends. They are taking a long tramp, having already walked a long distance through Massachusetts and Vermont. A three-mile monorail will bo Installed at Hamburg for the purpose ot frtvlnjr R,stey The ESTEY is an honest piano and sold at an honest price; we could make a piano for less money than we do, but it would not be a good piano. We know that no piano could be made and sold for less money and possess the qualities it ought to possess. The dealer claiming to sell a piano that is just as good for less money is trying to deceive you. It's an impossibility. i Catalogue and prices sent on request. ESTEY ORGAN CO. SALES DEPARTMENT BRATTLEBORO New Tenements TO RENT We have just completed some of our new tenements on South Main Street. These are all finished in hard wood, with hardwood floors and are finished up in first class shape. We invite the public to inspect these very low priced tenements, and see the quality of finish and material used in same. These tenements will rent for $2.00 and $2.25 per week, for small families. We are now in a position to build more houses and would be pleased to submit prices to anyone who con templates building, and can guarantee very low figures. Get our prices on Pulp Plaster and Cement before buying elsewhere, as we can furnish this material very low. HOLDEN R. J. KIMBALL & CO. 7 Nassau St. New York, Investment Securities More than 35 Years Memberahlp In the NEW YORK EXCHANGE. W. EUGENE KIMBALL- FOR SALE New and Second-Hand Reliance Gasoline Engines all sixes and styles, both air and water cooled. Large stock always on hand in surer shipment on short notice. Send for catalogue R. GEORGE H. THWING, Gen eral Agent, Putney, Vt. Agents wanted in open territory. WARDSBORO. Mrs. Fred Underwood was 111 the first of the week. Miss Nettle Johnson of New York Is visiting her mother, Mrs. Maria Johnson. Mrs. Frances Gleason Is visiting rel atives In Blandford and apnngneia, Mass. Mm Mnrv Robinson of Brattleboro visited at J. Ei Gleason's the first of the week. KddlR Phelos and sister of Springfield, Mass., who visited at J. E. Gleason's, returned to their home Tuesday. Mrs. Dan McCarthy of Townshend vis ited Mrs. Harry Wilbur Tuesday and Wednesday, returning home Thursday. rir n.iiR at Townshend was called to see Mrs. Henry Lackey the first of the week in consultation with ur. u. v. Hellion. Mrs. Angus Carlson and daughter, Mrs. .Trwptt. and two children, who were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Allen Charlton several weeks, returned to their home Tuesday. Dr. O. S. Mltlvler, Dr. Josephine ae La Neuvllle and Mrs. George Crosby of Holyoke and Mrs. It. Modore nnd daugh ter of New York city are boardtng at H. E. Howard's. t.puIIb Benson and daughter of Lon donderry were here Sunday to visit Mr. Benson's mother wno is very in. '. Benson has been assisting in the care of her mother-in-law, Mrs, II. C. Benson, a few days. SOUTH WARDSBORO. Mrs. Merle Stocker Is visiting In Brat tleboro. Miss Maggie and Miss Nellie Seebar have returned to their homo in Walllng ford. Ilev. and Mrs. J. Duke King of Itu pert are visiting Mrs. King's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Plimpton. George Allen was pleasantly surprised Monday evening when about 30 of his friends gathered at his nome to re mind of his birthday anniversary. Games were played and refre'shments of cake and coffee were 6erved. A good time Is reported by all. pianos VERMONT & MARTIN LEEDS JOHNSON. WARDSBORO CENTRE. D. W. Derby of Peterboro, N. H. Is in town visiting the scenes of his boy hood. Miss Laura Woodburn of Springfield, this state, called on relatives and friends Tuesday and Wednesday. C. H. Kennon and Fred Robinson are Joint owners of an automobile, which Air. noblnson is learning to run. Miss Mamie Blssell went Tuesday to west Brattleboro to visit relatives be fore returning to her home In Keene Frank Martin, accompanied by his nousekeeper, Mrs. Mary Ingram, came Sunday for his little daughter. Kather lne, who was left In care of Mrs. Ellis wnuer wnen Mr. Martin went to Dum merston a fow weeks ago. A Pleased Savings Bank Depositor. There Is no county in Vermont. In deed, hardly a town In tho state, or a state In the Union, that does not make deposits in the Hyde Park Savings bank. a no unprecedented growth of that in stitution is the result of two things: first, confidence; second, satisfaction wun its management. Everybody is well treated at that bank and everybody is satisfied. Ask your neighbor who deposits there and see If he does not vouch for the truthfulness of this statment Qutterson's Welcome Home. Albert L. Gutterson, the winner of the Olympic broad Jump, was welcomed home at Springfield, Vt, Monday night by a parade of more than TO automobiles. a brass band and a crowd of cheering townspeople. Public exercises were held on tho common at which President Ben ton of the university of Vermont pro sided and commended the work of Gut terson in Sweden. Col. W. W. Brown then presented Gutterson with a bronze stntue of flying Meroury. He Women have no real judgment In serious matters.' She Yen, and men count on that when they ask women to marry them. Baltimore American. Central Vermont Railway Trains Leave Brattleboro. 2.25 a. m. Except Sunday. Express for Springfield and New York. SAO a. m. Seashore limited dally for New London, Worcester and Boston. 5.40 a. m. Dally. Express for Spring- neld and New York. 7.00 a. m Except Sunday. Local for Springfield and New York. 8.60 a. m. Except Sunday. Local for New London, Worcester and Boston. 9.20 a. m. Except Sunday. Local for Springfield and New York. 9.20 a. m. Except Sunday. Local for South Londonderry. 1.13 p. m. Except Sunday. For Spring- neld and New York. 1.55 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for Springfield and New York. 2.15 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for South Londonderry. 3.50 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for New London, Worcester, Boston and New York via the Norwich Lino Steamers. 4.17 p. m. Dally. Express for Spring field and New York. 7.00 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for South Londonderry. 8.27 p. m. Sundays only. Local for Springfield and New York. 8.34 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for Springfield and New York. Trains Arrive In Brattleboro. 12.15 a. m. Seashore limited. Dally. From New London, Worcester and Boston. 2.25 a. m. Express from New York. Ex cept Monday. 8.60 a, m. Dally. 'Mall from New York, Boston and Worcester. 8.50 a. m. Except Sunday. Mall from South Londonderry. 11.05 a. m. Except Sunday. Hall from Springfield. 1.35 p. m. Except Sunday. Express from New London. Worcester and Boston. 1.50 p. m. Except Sunday. Local from South Londonderry. 1.55 p. m. Except Sunday. Express from rxew York. 2.23 p. m. Except Sunday. Express from New York and Springfield. 2.27 p. m. Sunday only. Express from New York. 6.50 p. m. Except Sunday. Local from New York and Springfield. 6.30 p. m. Except Sunday. Mall from South Londonderry. 8.00 p. m. Except Sunday. Mall from New London, Worcester and Boston. 10.30 p. m. Dally. Express from New York and Springfield. 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