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ATS 1J SR5 , TELE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBOROf FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1895. 6 1 JII'M IN THE LOCAL FIELD. DROOKLINE. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Bush attended Hie Grand Army encampment at Urattlcboro thl9 week. Mrs. Thomas has returned to J. 11. Stchblns's, after a long absence. Mrs. Thomas went away to care, for her mother, who died recently. The ladles' benevolent society will meet with Mrs. T. M. Albecncxt week Wednes day afternoon. A full attendance Is de sired, as It Is expected that business of Im portance will be acted upon. Dr. H. N. Gould of West liandolph spent the week hero In the Interests of the Grand lodge of Good Templars. Ho suc ceeded In organizing a lodge Saturday even ing, the following being elected as olllcers of the Urookllno lodge of I. O. G. T.: Chief Templar, L. W. Hush; vice tem plar, Mrs. I.. V. Bush; past chief tem plar, Mrs. W. S. Bennett; secretary, F. O. Mel rilield; superintendent juvenile tem ple, Mrs. F. O. Merrlfield; financial secre tary, Ernest Gleason; treasurer, Mrs. I). J. Hitchcock; chaplain, D. J. Hitchcock; marshal, Harry Sanderson; guard, Julia Sanderson ; sentinel, F. O. Sanderson. BAST DOVER. Coughs and colds arc quite prevalent among our townspeople. Presiding Elder Deeman will hold the fourth quarterly meeting at the Methodist church next bumlay. Mr. Knowlton, tho stage driver from West Dover, was several hours late hero Monday morning because of drifted roads. The friends of Ilev. S. 1 Fairbanks will give him a donation visit at the home of S. II. Lazcll next Tuesday evening. All are Invited to romo in and cheer tho worthy pastor's heart by their presence. About 25 of her relatives and friends gave Mrs. Abble Putnam a surprise visit last Monday afternoon and evening, it being her birthday. They carried a supper and presented Mrs. Putnam with a tea set of dishes and other presents and a sum of money as a token of their esteem, for which Mrs. Putnam's thanks are returned. WE8T DOVER. There will be an exhibition by the pupils at tho schcolliousc hall next Monday even ing. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lord have finished work for C. P. Gilson and returned to West Dover. T. F. Bogle fell on tho barn floor last week and "hurt one shoulder, lie has a bad looking arm, although no bones were broken. Mrs. F. E. Thatcher and Carrie That cher, have gone to Florida, Mass., to at tend tho funeral of Mrs. Thatcher's niece, Mrs. Vesta Huberg. DUMMERSTON. The sixty-third marriage anniversary of JJeacon and Mrs. Lcroy Wilder was quietly observed by a few of the family relatives at their home on January 17. They are both able to receive and entertain visitors. The town auditors will meet at theollico of the town treasurer on Friday, Feb. 15, at 1) o'clock a. si., to transact all business required by law in the settlement of town ollicers' accounts. All persons having bills against tho town should settle the same with the town oflicers on or before that date. A correspondent of the Boston Weekly Journal of last week locates Itudyard Kip ling's residence, "The Naulahka," in Bur lington. Correspondents of other papers have located the residence in Brattleboro. If Dummerston had a population of some ten thousand inhabitants it might justly claim the residence of Mr. Kipling and have its claim allowed. The Journal's mistake is, doubtless, an error in print inc: but the Journal man, in his interest ing sketch of "Kipling at home" does not report one of Kipling's reasons wny lie is , unwilling, at present, to have people come to view his premises. One of his work men, employed during the past summer to help hx up the grounds around the buna Ings, asked leave of Mr. Kipling to Invite some friends to come and look at the premises. "For God's sake," said he, "do not ask anybody here to look around until things are put in better shape than they are now." WEST DUMMERSTON. The play, "On the brink" last week Thursday evening was a decided success, The proceeds amounted to $15.00. GROVE. S. B. Worden has been hauling phos phate from Brattleboro the past week. The lyceum last Saturday evening was rath er poorly attended on account of the storm The next one will be in two weeks, the question being, Itesolved, That the horse team is more economical than the ox team. The disputants are: Affirmative, B. G, Worden, C. W. Holmes ; negative, W. S. Brown, W. E. Higley. GUILFORD. . Clifford Field has gone to Brattleboro to work for b. A. Smith cc Co. Tho death of Mrs. Herbert Starkey on Monday at her home In the slate rock dis trict came as a shock to her taiiiuy and neighbors. She was taken 111 with pneu- moiila at 4 o'clock in the morning, Mon- dav. and died suddenly in tho evening, Mrs. Starkey has been a great sufferer with rheumatism for many years. Besides her husband, she leaves a sister, Mrs. Alonzo Willey, and three brothers, Charles, Henry and James Clark. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Kev. Mr. Maxwell offi ciating. H. P. Gallup writes to The Phoinix from Dorchester, Mass., taking exception to our correspondent's mention last week of "a new way ot leading horses," which, ir. Ga liro savs. directly interested him iillhat may have looked very much like 'a 'ece of cruelty' is practiced every day lu uid around Boston, where tho society with , a long name is as strict as anywhere in Now England. The system ot trailing' a 'string' of horses that Is, tying the halter of ono to tho tail of another, is ancient, and is practiced not only in Boston, but all through tho West. I am the last man," tho writer adds, "who would practice cruelty to a dumb animal, and last of all to a horse." fc.i'.j GUILFORD CENTRE. Tlie Kelmtlug Society Monilny KvenliiR. About 80 attended tho meeting of the Guilford Debating society Monday even ing. The question was, llesolved, That tho income of the farm can bo more profitably invested in farm Improvements than in any other .way. F. G, Taylor and Gilbert Gal lup wero tho disputants on tho affirmative, and G. P. Miller and Harry Ward on tho negative. Tho question was decided in favor of tho affirmative. An Interesting paper was read by J. E. Gale and C. A. Ward. A recitation was given by Altio Jacobs, and a declamation by Earle Ja itetli. Tho next meeting will bo held Monday evening, Feb. 11, at 7;!S0. Topic, Resolved, That Canada would bo beneficial to tho United States if annexed. Disput ants, affirmative, L. E. Jaqueth and W. O. Worden; negative, C. A. Ward and O. F. Stetson. A paper will bo read by Mrs. FAIR FACES Disfigured by Eruptions aiie rritrp tiv AYER'S Sarsaparilla "Some years ago, 1 was In a tcnllilo condi tion with a hu mor, or emi 1 1 on , which 1 . t- Uu out all in er my faco land body. See l n K tho tcsti- inony of others 'as to the effi cacy ot Ayer's Sarsapaillla In like cases, 1 concluded to give tills medicine a trial, and the result was a thorough cure, no sign or tho complaint making Its appearance Mnco. 1 have no hesitation In recom mending Ayer's Sarsaparilla for any kind of skin disease."-.!. W. Dr.AN', Moss Point, Miss, mU33 1UI1II, Ayer's IS Sarsaparilla Admitted at tho World's Pair 125, oonnoooooooooof'oooopj Joel Flagg and Mrs. G. P. Miller; recita tion by Ellen Franklin; declamations by Walter D. Thayer and Elwln Canedy. Mr. and Mrs. II. Freeman spent tho day with Mr. Freeman's sister, Mrs. Win. H. Barney, Wednesday. ltev. Hal D. Maxwell gave an interesting lecture Wednesday evening to an apprecia tive audience. The next lecture will bo held Tuesday evening, Feb. 1J. All are Invited to attend. The state board of agriculture Is to meet in the town hall next Tuesday and Wed nesday. For all who wish, low-priced meals will be furnished In the ladles' looms during the sessions. Tho neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Putnam gave, them a surprise the iiOth ult. hy cutting and drawing a year's stock of wood, which was given through the generosity ot Ransom Akley, The last issue of Tho Pluunlx states that a party in Keene holds tho original charter of Guilford. Utir town clerk claims that the original charter is in his office; at any rate he lias a charter from 11. Wentworth, governor of New Hampshire, dated April 2, 1754. JACKSONVILLE. Mary Starkweather has spent a week visiting friends in Massachusetts. Miss Kena Faulkner has gone to Green field, Mass., for medical treatment. Sophia H. Coombs has again returned from Illinois with two children to remain here. Martin Brown, of tho firm of W. A Brown & Co., is in New York tills week for a new stock of goods. J. P. Patterson and his associates gave an entertainment Wednesday evening which was fairly well patronized Tho ladies of the Universallst society usually hold a festival and dance In Feu- ruary and are now considering a date. lleport says that Charles A. Faulkner has bought a half-Interest in tho Howe store at West Halifax. As Charlie is in Boston this week we are unablo to inquire of him about tho matter. The stockholders of North River Manu facturing company held their annual meet ing Jan 30, and elected the following offi cers: Directors, J. C. Newton, W. II. Han cock, It. D. Brown, E. J. Koberts, W. A. Brown ; clerk, E. J. Roberts. At the di rectors' meeting the following wero elected : President, W. A. Brown; vice president, J. C. Newton; treasurer, E. J. Roberts; clerk, Vira A. Farnsworth; auditors, R. D. Brown and Charles E. Putnam. Ono day as wo wandered among tho farmers wo went Into the cellar of Halbert Upton and saw -100 bushels of fine potatoes raised by him the past season. In the cel lar of Frank A. Taintor we found between 1400 and 1500 quarts of canned small fruits. Mr. Taintor raises and puts up largo quantities of strawberries, raspber ries, blackberries, cherries, plums, etc.; ho also makes a fine quality of evaporated apple. It is understood UiaU another farmer, A. J. Faulkner, has several hun dred gallons of very nico maple syrup, per haps tho best in town. JAMAICA. The sick reported last week are Improv ing. Mrs. C. W. Ray of Chester is visiting friends in town. The weight of snow on the roof has de molished Ed. Prouty's hen house. Henry J. Sage and family have returned from their three weeks' visit in New York city. Nine inches more snow fell last Satur day, followed by a blow that pilled it up nicely on tho hills. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Filield, who have been spending the last week here, have returned to their homo at Putney. The drama, "The prido of Company G, or tho volunteer," presented at the opera hall Tuesday evening, was well played, and there was a fair audience, considering the going, which was not good. The lantern views of tho scenes of the last war, that wero to bo presented last Saturday evening at tho town hall, wero postponed on account of the weather to next week Friday evening, Feb. 8. J. C. Daggett's Sunday school class of 13 youug men were entertained at Ills homo last week Friday, when they were served with an oyster supper. All enjoyed the occasion, and it will bo long remembered with pleasure. Mrs. Sally Bourn Smith, tho daughter of D wight Bourn, now seems in a fair way to recover from tho severe operation per formed upon her early in January. The operation was for the removal of an ova rian tumor, and of a critical kind not often attempted outside hospital practice. It was performed by Dr. Doane, who has recently settled here, assisted by Dr. Brigham, both of whom have been unre mitting In their care of their young patient. LONDONDERRY. Ara Whitman is failing. II. Do v remains about tho same. C. F. Wait of Chester has been in town, calling on his friends. Mrs. Frank Sparrow of Springfield is at B. Sparrow's, called here by tho illness of her father, Ara Whitman. II. A. Hayward is busy making tools to , be used in manufacturing his mowing ma 1 chine grinders, which will bo ono of tho ! most useful machines in tho market. I 8- j Far Over Fill- Ytnra. I Mrs Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over filly years by millions of mothers for i their children while teething with perfect slice, bs. It soothes the child, softens tho gums, allays all pain, cures hid colie. and is the best remedy lor dlarrhn'a. It will relieve the poor little suf ferer immediately. Sold by druggists hi every , part of the world. Twenty live cents a bottle, lie sure to ask for Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. I All cases of weak or lamo back, backache, ! rheumatism, will llnd prompt lellef hv wearing ' one. of farter's Smnrt Yteed and Helladonua i backache plasters. Price, S3 cents. Try them. I- 11VI ' BOUTU LONDONDERRY. J, M. Tarblo has sold his farm for $1500 to a brother residing In Ludlow. S. M. Uolden, real estate agent, sold tho past week for parties In Vernon tho sash and blind business to Hulctt Brothers. The drama, "Bound by an oath," will bo presented at tho town hall this, Friday, evening, by tho West Ulvcr dramatic club. Tho heaviest snow storm of tho season came upon us last Saturday, followed by a llerco wind, causing tho roads to drift bad ly. F. F. Cliurclicll was called to Fairfield, Me., tho past week to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. M. J. Laury, who was a former resident of this place. MARLBORO. One of tho teamsters from the west part of tho town lost a valuable team horse In Brattleboro on Tuesday. Mrs. Betsey Carpenter, widow of tho lato Cotton Mather, died at the home of her son George, at an advanced age. She leaves live children to mourn her loss, Cotton Mather of Wilmington, Mrs. Carley Whitney and George Mather of .Marlboro, Mrs. Willard Whitney of Brattleboro and Charles Mather, and a number of grand children and great grandchildren. All of her married life has been spent in tills town. Tho funeral occurred Jan. 30. NEWFANE. 1'ernonnl Mention of I.olnl Interest. An Interesting bit of personal history, with a local interest, comes by way of The Educator of Philadelphia, concerning Dr. J. L. Noyes, superintendent of tho Minne sota school for the deaf. Dr. Noyes Is a brother of Mrs. Mary Burnham of this place. Ho came of Norman ancestry, thu name having been originally Noye, and is sixth in descent from Rev. J. Noyes who landed in Massachusetts in 1GU4. His life work has been among the deaf "and the commanding position which the Minnesota school occupies today is duo to his single ness of purpose, wide forethought, and en tiro devotion to tho welfare of the deaf for nearly three decades." Dr. Noyes'sllfo is an encouragement to those who seek to win their way through college by their own ex ertions. According to this sketch, his nephew and namesake, John L. liurnham, formerly of this place, and now of Valo college is seventh in descent from a preacher who came to Massachusetts only fourteen years after the landing of, tho pilgrims. Yo concerto at Union hall this evening. Mrs. Kinney will spend next week at South Hadley. Rev. Mr. Wlswell, who preached here a few months two years ago, Is spending the week in town. Half-past two Instead of three o'clock is the time for the W. C. T. U. meeting at the usual place next week. Stephen Fuller, who died In Gouverncur, N. Y.. recently at tho ago of 85, was a na tive of this town, but had lived In north ern New York since early manhood. Ho leaves an unbroken circle of ten children, all grown to man's and woman's estate. A dramatic recital by Miss Ethelynd Gould of West liandolph is to come olT under the auspices of Fayettoville Library association, Feb. 11. Something of the character and ability of Miss Gould are personally known hero and a very enjoy able evening may be expected. Not only Dr. Weston's patients express regret at Ills coming departure, but the community will miss a good citizen. He is a man of general intelligence, and has filled with ability public positions to which he has been called. East Fairfield, 12 miles from St. Albans, is to be the doctor's new field. SOUTH NEWFANE. Henry Newton Is at W. S. GoodelFs for a few days. Foster Whltaker lost a very valuable cow last week. Dr. E. Morse of Philadelphia is at Geo. A. Houghton's for the winter. Henry Brooks of Springfield, Mass., is visiting liis mother and other relatives of this place. Miss L. W. Bruce has gone to South Charlcstown, N. II , for a few weeks' visit with her brother. Mrs. N. R. Perry is very ill with conges tion of the lungs, although at this, writing she is improving. The Dextcrs and J. L. Morse are expect ed here for a pleasure trip of a few days the first of next month. English Spavin Liniment remoes all hard, soft or calloused lumps and blemishes from horses, blood spavins, curbs, splints, sweeney, rinp; bone, stilles. sprains, all swolen throats, coughs, etc. Save $50 by the use of oue bottle. Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure eer known. Sold by Geo. K. Greene. Druggist, llrattleboro. Keller In Six linurs. Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by tho "New Greut South American Kidney Cure." 'i ids new remedy is a great sur prise on account of its exceeding promptness In relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys back and every part of the urinary passages in male or fe male. It reliees retention of water and pain in passing it almost Immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this is 3'our remedy. Sold by GEO. E. GltEENE, Druggist, Brattleboro. I Relief from sick headache, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, pain in tho side, guaranteed to those uting Carter's Little Liver l'il's. These com. plaints are nearly all caused by torpid liver and constipated bowels. Restore tiiese organs to their projier functions nnd the trouble ceases. Carter's Little Liver Pills will do this every time. One pill is a dose. Don't forget this. Price, S5 cents. Nourishment. All the world needs nourishment. Most of the world needs more of it than ordinarv food supplies, and this is just why such a large part of humanity takes Scott's Emulsion. When Babies do not thrive on ordinary food they grow fat and well on Scott's Emulsion. When Children look as if they were "growing too fast " Scott's Emulsion soon makes them look as though they could not grow fast enough. When an adult is emaciated, thin, weak and generally " run down " in health, Scott's Emulsion restores the lost strength, flesh and health. of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites is neither an ordinary specific nor a secret compound It has been endorsed by the medical world for twenty years because physicians know it has no equal as a nourishment. It presents the most essential elements of food in the most pala table and easiest form for the stomach, and contains curative properties that are un questioned. ' Scott's Emulsion restores health to thin, puny babies It overcomes in- Scott Trade AlurU. PUTNEY. The Coligiegnlliiiinl ltnlly. Tho annual Congregational church and society rally, which was held Tuesday after noon and evening, was In every particular a marked success, which, In a largo measure, may bo attributed to tho enthusiastic ef forts of tho pastor, Rev. E. P. Seymour. Tho afternoon was devoted to reports on various branches of church work, includ ing tho Christian Endeavor and prayer meetings and tho ladles' aid society, which showed thoin to bo doing an excel lent work and to be very essential auxil iaries to the church. Tho position which this church holds In tho mind of tho com munity was strikingly cxemplllled by tho largo attendance In the evening, when up wards of IliU sat down to pariaKo ot a bountiful supper furnished by tho ladles. An unusually entertaining hour was fur nished after supper by prominent citizens whoso names and topics appeared in last week's Phoenix. A full reproduc.lon of these speeches is prevented only by lack of space, and an attempt at abbreviation would bo to do them an Injustice. All wero M.ifint nrtrrml 1... ntn.1 linlt.ftll et.trlt. nliit wero cordially received. Tho presence of 1 Rov. George F. Cliapin of baxtons Ulvcr was appreciated by his many friends here, as were also his hopeful and enthusiastic words for the outlook of tho church and the whole kingdom of God, which, from so earnest and pleasant a speaker, could not fall to bo Inspiring. Rev. C. O. Day was unablo to bo present on account of tho Illness of Mrs. Day, and his absence was very much regretted. The music for the evening was furnished by Miss Helen Rob ertson, W. E. Ayer and W. A. Gilbert. We believe tho church has entered upon a new era of prosperity. Miss Minnie A. Hewett is spending tho week with friends in Shelburne Falls. Dr. G. S. Foster visited at his homo In Vcrgennes Wednesday and Thursday. F. D. Kendall visited Frank Harris at Ills home In Chester over Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Chailln and child of Reads boro have spent a few days at Newell Gale's. Tho board of civil authority will meet In tho selectmen's rooms at 2 r. m. Monday, Feb. 4, for tho abatement of taxes. Three persons were admitted to member ship in the Alpha division, Sons of Tem perance, at Its meeting Monday evening. All societies arc cordially invited to at tend the county Christian Endeavor conven tion to be held In the Consrecational church Feb. 13. The burning out of William Johnson's chimney came near causing a blaze on Wednesday, but It was stopped by prompt action. i cmerade Hall at the town hall, Putney, Friday Some one lost a gold heart from a neck j evening. Feb. , and a cordial Invitation Is ex chain at tho last installation in Masonic tendei to all to appear in costume If possible, hall. The correspondent can inform tho I Masks in great variety will be found at A M. loser where it niav bo recovered. , ... ., . . T ... c, ,.. , 1 W. E. Ayer and J. W. Shelley enter- tained 20 of their friends at progressive wlilst In the lower Masonic hall Prlday evening. The honors of a very pleasant evening were carried oil by Miss Uootli and Dr. Harrigan, Miss Sanderson and Mr. Gilbert. Rev.' A, J. Hough will recite his poem "The Country Parson." at the Methodist church Wednesday evening. The Epwortli i leagues from Bellows Kails and Brattleboro are expected to be present. It is hoped that no one will miss this opportunily to hear Mr. Hough. Doors will be opened at 7, and the lecture will begin at :4o. Rehearsals for "The man from Maine," which the dramatic club will present, will begin immediately and it will pay you to wait for this play. Ezekiel Josiah Heze klah Collander is somewhat "green" in ap pearance as his name may suggest, but it takes quite a polished adventurer to get away with him if he is from "way downin Maine." The sugar supper at the Baptist church Wednesday evening was a financial success and was well attended. An after-supper entertainment consisted of a duet by Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Burditt; recitation, Miss Alice Townshend: tableau, "Goddess of poetry," M. B. Switzcr and Miss Mary Rock; recitation, Miss Gertie Woodburn; duet, Miss Lillian Harvey and Fred E. Gil bert; tableau, "Gypsies' camp," Miss Rock, Miss Alice Gile and Mrs. M. B. Switzcr; recitation, Miss Rock. A social time concluded the entertainment. A very pretty home wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Powell Wednes day, when Mr. Powell's sister, Mrs. Van Norman lately from Oshkosh, Wis., was united in marriage to Henry Bassett of North Adams. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Mr. Seymour assisted by Rev. Mr. Sharp. The bride was dressed in a handsome navy blue wool brocade and velvet, witli bonnet to match. After the ceremony the wedding party sat down to a bountiful dinner of live courses. Guests were present from North Adams and Keene, N. II. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett will make their home in North Adams, where they were given a reception on their arrival. All wish them muoh joy. The funeral of Ella V., wife of Dorr Blood, whose death from consumption oc curred at 1 P. m. Saturday, took place, at the Methodist church at 2 p. m. Tuesday, after a service of prayer at the house. Many friends gathered at the church to listen to the deserved tribute from the olllciating clergyman, Rev. E. W. Sharp. Mrs. Blood was -10 years old. For tho past twelve years she had been a faithful and consls- cott's Emulsion ricrucu wearinesses or tendency toward tiunness and emaciation in children and gives to everybody the vital strength which always comes with an easy assimilation of an effective nourishment. J It enriches the blood, overcomes Anrcmia, Scrofula, Skin Eruptions and a pale or sallow complexion. It promotes the making of healthy lung-tissue and is the most effective remedy for ' Coughs, Colds, Soro Throat, Weak Lungs, Bronchitis, Consump tion, Emaciation and Wasting Diseases of Children. Be sure you get the genuine witli our trade mark on salmon-colored wrapper. Refuse all others! They are inferior. Send for pamphlet. Free. & Bowne, New-York. All Druggists. FOR AND .INFANTS INVALIDS., ' TRADE THE ONLY PERFECT Substitute for Mother's Milk. (Ipntfl! Wn hnrn n. hnhv that In lnsf n vnnr 1 n.ir unvpti. vl uiu, nna n mauuier, stronger nnu finer iook i , Ing tin by is linnl to find, and wo attribute It , to the use Of Mellin'n rnmL Wn muM not 1 l speak Wo highly of it. 1)anl Mounts, Jr. , NlnnlO. Prttin. Mr nlrtPflt rifltlPrifnr nwra licr nnlomllrl i health to Mellln'K Knot!, fit lmst wp think nn. Y i Khel3nowl2ycaraoMuii(lwi'lghsl25ItM.and 0 ( is iuu uuu strong m proportion. I. l.uusu. i Si;M) for our book, 'Tlio Cnro and V? icciiina oi iniuutrV' mailed ? Free lo am mid res. A Dollber-Goodale Co., Boston, Mass, 5 ti'"t member of the Methodist church and possessed an uncomplaining, buoyant dis position which led her to minister to others while herself In 111 health, and won her many friends. Among tho floral tributes was a pillow from tho ladles of the Relief corps, of which organization sho was a member, and the only member It has ever lost by death. At the Chun lies. At the Methodist church Sunday morning Rev. E. W. Sharp will i each upon the subject "All nt it, or the secret of success In church work "Te t. Acts VIII , I: "Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word."' Sunday school at 12; Kpnorth league at 7 P. M ', praise and prayer meeting at T:3o e. M.; Junior league Tuesday afternoon at 4; young men's Bible training class Tuesday evening at 7:30; prajer meeting at 7:30 Thursday evening. At the Conx teatlonal church Rev. E. I'. Sey mour will preicli at 10. 11 on "DUcIpleshlp de fined." Text. Matthew xvr., SI; "If any man will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow with prelude to tlio boys and girls. S ndiy school session follows this service, the opening exercises to b held In the audience room: Junior Kndeav. r at I. Chris tian Endeavor day will be appropriately ob served with a piloted musical service. Prayer meeting at 7:30 Thursday evening. At the Baptist church, Edwin V. Mitchell, pas tor. preaching at 10:15 (seats free) theme, "Tho Savior among men; text, Matt XI, 19: "The Son of man came eating and drinking, and iheysay, Iteht'lda gluttonous man, and a winebibber, ft friend of publicans and sinners." Sunday school at li! o'clock. Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 p.m.; preaching at 7:30 p. u : Iheiue, "Kulfil all rlghteovsness;" text. Matt. ni-P), "Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to Ik; baptized " Baptism at close of sermon. Braver meeting Tuesday evening at 7;30; Prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30. ' .lliisiillernile Hall, There will be a grand dress ns-you please Mas- Conor's store, ami as almost every conceivable costume will Ik? appropriate for tills occasion the managers have decnled to reserve the first four numbers on the program for those who at- tend in costume. The variety of costumes may include poverty, sheet and plllow cuse, antique, character and loncy costumes, and many others that are suitable and inexpensive. An orchestra of four pieces, he-ides the prompter, will furnish music, and an oyster supper will b-, servnl in tho lower hall about 11 o'clock. To those who assist In making this one of the events of the season we will endeavor to give a good time, and we ask one auu an to neip us inaKe u wnaiwe nave auver- tlfd. a Masquerade Ball. BONDVILLE. Last week Friday the inhabitants of Bondville and vicinity turned out en masse with teams, axes and saws, some going to the woods and some to tho church. Be fore night there was two years' supply of wood worked up and placed in the base ment of the church. A bountiful dinner was provided and served in the hall by the ladies. Much praise is due Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Burbank for getting up the bee. The pastor is thankful to all. BEADSBORO. A 1'rolltttlile Investment. The North Adams Transcript says in Its article In reference to P. G. Carpenter's sale of water power privilege and land to the General Electric company for an Im mense electrical generating plant: "Mr. Carpenter's investment in this property has been very profitable to hlrn. A year or two ago he bought a tract comprising over 1100 acres and has since been engaged in getting out lumber. Ho paid S0OOO for the tract, a part of which he sold some time atro, and this last sale close it out. All the standing timber is reserved and Mr. Carpenter gets for trie land several hundred dollars more than he paid. He estimates that there arc six million feet of spruce and hemlock timber now standing. and lie has two years in which to get it out. As this timber costs him nothing, the proht in getting It out will he large, He now has at work 25 teams and about 30 men and Is rushing tho business. There is a ready market at good prices and the waste is sold to tho Kainago Pulp company of Readsboro. On tho whole deal Mr. Carpenter will realize a very handsome sum. Ilenii'K Itlieiiinntlc 1'IIIm absolutely cure rneumatism anu neuralgia, tuttreiy vegetable. saie. ItlieiimMUni Cured lit a liny. "Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia, radically cures In one to three dajs. Its action upon the system Is remarkable and mysterious. It removes at once tile cause and the disease im. mediately disapjiears. The lirst dose greatly benefits; 75 cents. Sold by Geo. E.Greene, Drug gist, Brattleboro. 50 cents and $1. IT FOR 2- N.J. I I AW LEY. January iS. Special Midwinter Reduction Sale To oloso the Season. Cloak Department All the ladies' unci children's garments now left which we have bought this season go now at from half to three-quarters original price. All that we cairied over from previous seasons at still greater slaugh ter $i, 2, 2.50, 2.98, 3-98 4.98 for garments which were from way from $7.75 to $25 each. Most of them are small sizes, Ladies' 32 to 34 bust and Misses' 14 to 18 years. 1 circular was $13.50, now 7.50; 1 plush coat was 18.75, now 5.00; plush coats were 25, now 7.50. Come for them quick if you want one; they are just next door to give away prices. Shawls at cut prices. We have some good ones, but the demand for shawls has been small this season. Out they go at some price. Things that move too slow get pushed out of stock. Colored dress goods get a big cut now. Black goods cut some but not as much un less it is to clear out an odd pattern or slow seller. Cotton Dress Goods. 12 ami 10 tent ones (0 8 1-2 and 7 1-2 12 cent Outings now S 1-2 cents 10 cent Outings now 7 1-2 cents 7 1-2 cent Outinirs now 5 cents Some new spring style goods opened at 12 1-2 cents. (5 mid 7 cent Dark 1'rints now 5 cents (I and 7 cent Light Trials now 4 cents White ground Prints. 3 cents Just to clear up stock now on hand. Prices will not apply to spring work as we open it Continental "C," yard-wide brown cotton, 5 cents by the piece. Continental "D," 40-inch brown cotton, 6 cents by the piece. Jiignt and one-hall cent grade yard-wide bleached cot ton, 6 1-4 cents by the piece Cotton of all widths and grades at wholesale during this sale. CI i 1 ... prices oneeis ana pillow cases ready made at but a fraction more than the goods cost by the yard. Lot 25-inch small-checked white cambrics, 6 1-4 cents a yard. Blankets, and comfortables at cut prices in this sale Bargains in table damasks, napkins, quilts, towels and diapers. Mill remnants of c to ic yards best oil color turkey red table damask, 36 cents. Some cut prices in hosiery. gloves and underwear during mis sale. Bargains in wrappers and waists. All our winter skirts re duced. Wool trimming braids gimps, etc., 30 to 40 different fllinnrc? oil -m . 4- 1 t "w..6a ,wi jjul uut 10 pick irdm during this sale at 12 1-2 cents a yard; were 18, 2c ?e - -o r , J' 3u, 3o, u, 05 and 75 cents. You already know how we do the cotton underwear busi ness. No trash, closest possi ble prices, advantage to our customers whenever we get hold of a special bargain. Just now the only change in price is to clear out soiled or shop- . ; i"" vvnicn have been in wumuw or on line. J Lotllstoliosoldnta cents njnrt Lot 2 is to ho sold nt 121-2 cents n yard J ot 3 Is to Lo sold at 15 cents n yard Lot 4 Is to lie sold at 25 cents 11 yard Look them over. T-Tnvn also iust bought a few women's serge suits, Prince Albert coat style, half silk lined, $7.50, worth 12.50. T-Tnve never known a time when you could buy as many dry goods with any specified amount of money as just now, but you will easily understand that we want the money. N. L HAW LEY. mportant 1 oil! We are cutting down our credit list and doing all we can in the way of first-class goods and cash prices to attract cash customers. Money is scarce with all of us who work for a living and we know you want to get all you can for your money. We can convince you that you can save money by trading here if you only give "s a trial. M. I. MATHER, West Brattleboro, Are You In It? Mr. Chas. B. Spahr of Columbia university has recently examined the records of the Surrogates of is counties in the State of New York, covering the last three months of 18S3 and including the counties of New YorK and Kings, the richest in the State. The results are remarkable as show ing how few pe pie leave anv estates at all and the low average values of the estates left. Out of 10.000 persons over 25 years of age dy ing during the quarter, only Sv5 left estates equal t o or exceeding $5000 SiCfl " " averaging 1292 Gfi!9 ', " valued at 0000 Think of It I Less than 9 per cent were worth $5000 and less than 25 per cent were worth $12W when they died. The conclusion is that whether 9115 out of every 10,000 leave an estate of $5000 or not depends ujion whether they have life insur ance for that amount or not. A Matured Endowment Is Being Settled by The Equitable Agency At the sum of $2191.00 The premiums were 1892.54 Net profit $1098 45 You see this man did not have to die to win "One fact is worth a thousand theories." Anyone desiring Life or Endowment Assurance can get a statement of what such policies are be ing settled at tills year by writing the General Agent at Burlington, Vt., giving date of birth of person desiring policy. Equitable Life Assurance Society. Insurance In force $932,"32,577 AssJs 109.O5i3.39O Surplus 32,300,750 AGENTS WANTED. TV. II. S. AVIIITCOMIi. General Agent, Buriirgton, Vt. GEO. M. MOOUE, Tyson, Vt, Agent for Windsor County. Brattleboro Bread. Bakery ! Hye, Graham, and Iirown Wliiio, Vienna, Entire "tt'lient fresh every day. t-Holls fresh every day at 12 and 5 p. m. Cake. Marble, Citron, Spice, Cream Angel, Silver, White, Walnut Chocolate, Fruit Cake and many other kinds. Baked,Beansand Brown Bread every Sunday D. N. MAY, - Main St. Srcccssor to A. E. Thurber. OYSTERS Fresh Every Day. la 5"r 1,IaVen 0ykters are the best Very cake, bo "fe " u .T? V' ' the:D,amondedge ,i .0B th For the llolidnys KTuut,n0a?,nw"';,,,e"at ,o cents a . "i,s, nuts, bananas and grape fruits. H. W. BOGLE & CO. S50QO Additional Capital Wanted I mSva'to'S" n,nw wl,lcb ca" b This biulne h?&t n&i, .T .' """"ro. the pat year I e8tab.llslu'11 "" SO years. Uter.ee. 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