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r 8 THE YERMOXT PHCENIX, BHATTLEBORO, EKIDA, NOYEMBEll 4, 1898. IN THE LOCAL FIELD. BUOOKLIKE. Mrs. n. A. Hush of Northampton, Mass., Is at licr father's fur a short tltno. Tliero Is a now minister at Hip parsonage. A little son arrived one day last week to gladden the hearts of Hev. and Mrs. 1. M. Couipton. About 40 of the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mis. Henry Lanfear gave them a surprise visit last Saturday evening, lie freshments were served and a social time enjoyed. Owing to the very stormy night last Wednesday the oyster supper of the ladles' benevolent society was repeated Thursday cvenine, about 70 attending. A thread and needle race, some music that was out of the ordinary line, and games made a very social and pleasant evening. A party came from New fane, and the only thing to mar the evening was a runaway by a double team In the church grounds. It Is not known what frightened the horses as they were tied In one of the sheds. It is supposed as they were not in the habit of being driven together, that they got to biting or kicking and pulled themselves loose, as a board was found pulled off from the. shed. The horses were stopped by John llollizer and Almon Dean, although Dean was struck in the back by the pole and thrown down. The pole and whlllle tree were broken. EAST DOVEH. C. II. liemis is very ill with rheumatism. D. S. Prouty is putting tar rooGng on his steam mill. II. I. Turner had one of his feet injured last week while helping roll logs In Wesley Howe's mill yard. Wesley D. Howe and his family went to Greenfield, Mass., Thursday to visit his sister, Mrs. Dan Willard, returning home Saturday. They have since all been sick with this distemper that is prevailing. Mrs. Sophia Grauhering, who is visiting licr daughter, Mrs. W. D. Howe, has been 111 nearly all of the time since she came here, two weeks ago. WEST DOVER. J. B. Davis was home from Montpeller over Sunday. Arthur Evans has returned to his home In Bennington. The telephone wire has been put In or der by the company's men. Mrs. Mary Matthews Briggs of Amherst, Mass., is visiting hereabouts. Mrs. B. B. Collins has returned home after a two weeks' stay with relatives in Worcester, Mais. Harry Evans and Lieut. Worthington of North Bennington have been spending a few days at James Evans's. Mrs. S. J. Johnson lias returned from Manchester, X. II., where she visited her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Carpenter. The German Medicine cou.pany will give free entertainments in town for one week, beginning Thursday evening, at Green Mountain Inn. WEST DUMMEHBTON. On account of the rain no service was held last Sunday. Next Sunday there will be preaching at the usual time, 2:30. QUEEN KIVEH. The ladles will hold their social in their rooms Thursday, Nov. 10. Miss Mary Brackett returned Saturday from a three weeks' visit in Gardner and Fitchburg. Mrs. Marion Thomas is at home for a short time with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Thompson. GUILFORD. Miss Melita Brown of Northfield is vis iting at Mrs. Mary Brown's. l.eroy Haynes is at work as brakeman on the narrow guage railroad. Mrs. Sarah Knight of Turners Falls, Mass., is visiting at ,1. Flagg's. Win. Yawkey of Detroit, Mich., spent Sunday in town with his relatives. Win. Squires has bought of T. I.. John son his lann in the slate rock district. Mrs. Lucy Chandler has gone to Nor wich to spend the winter with relatives. Mr. Hardy will speak in Union church Sunday evening at " o'clock. The usual morning service will be given. It is said Edward Carpenter has sold his farm to Mr. Whitton of Springfield, pos session to be given in the spring. The young people of Guilford Centre will give a dance and supper at Broad Brook house Friday evening, Nov. H, the proceeds to go towards the piano fund. All are invited to come. Mrs. Amelia Cook, widow of Wilbur Cook, died at the home of her son in West Halifax, Oct. 10, of liver trouble and old age. She formerly lived in this place and Is well remembered by the older residents. She is survived by four sons and two daughters Truman of Alynicr, Canada; Aaron of Clarksburg, Mass.; Albert of Clyde, N. Y. ; Eli of West Halifax, Mrs. Charles Hatch of Newfane, and Mrs. Ste phen Bishop of Townshend, also by 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. II. N. Wilder lias opeuedthe gristmllltt Algiers and ill do custom grinding. GUILFORD CENTRE. Mrs. n. F. Stone of Hyde Park, Mass., is staying for the winter with Miss C. L. Barney. Edward B. Shepardsonof Greenfield has taken a deed of the late Judson Alexan der's farm. The regular meeting of Pomona grange is changed from Nov. 17 to Nov. 10, on ac count ot the National grange meeting the MM. The teachers' meetings have been well attended and much interest manifested. The next meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 10, when essays will be given by Gertrude uauup and iiuell ltobu. It Is seldom that one hears of ghosts ap pearing in public, but at the Halloween party Monday evening the people of Gull ford enjoyed teeing not only one, but a whole school of ghosts In appropriate cos tumes, who went through various school exercises, causing much amusement and bringing out rounds of applause. J. E Gale xon the prize In the doughnut race and Louie Clapp in the guess cake. About piu was added to me piano tund. WEST HALIFAX. L. W. Sumner started his elder mill this week. Mrs. M, Weeks has gone to Boston for a snort visit. Several schools In town close their fall terms this week. Mrs. Ellen Learnard has gone to Wll mington to woik. E. E. Guild is better and will soon be 'well again we hope. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Emery of Orange, Mass., have been visiting in town. T Mrs. Eunice Nlles is to go to Orange, Mass., to live with her brother, Francis Seaver. A grist mill and new house is talked of on North river. The more business the better. There has been a good deal of talk of real estato changes the past week, though nono have as yet materialized. Dr. Scudder is to keep house. Ills daughter. Gertie, Is with him and will be housekeeper for him for the present. L. W. Sumner, town representative, who has been home for a few days on account of sickness In his family, returned to Mont peller the 1st. JACKSONVILLE. Bfpresentative Brown was nt home over Sunday. S. Berlovltzj was In town Monday on business. W. A. Brown has gone to New York for a short stay. Sehools In Nos. 2 and 5 finish their fall term this week. E. J. Koberts has sold his Hoberts-riko farm to Chas. E. Wheeler. Austin E. IMutnb of North Adams was In town the first part of the week. The band seems to be improving under the Instruction of Mr. Brlgham of Colrain, Mass, School in No. 0 closed Its fall term last Friday and will open the winter term next Monday. W. A. Brown has sold his Babcock farm, Totman lot and Wilmington lot to Chas. E. Allard. Edward Goddard has moved to Halifax. He occupies the tenement of Stone A Clark and works for them. The manufacturing company has sold its horses to Mr. Canedy, who Is to do freight ing for the company. Adln I. Plum was in North Adams the llrst part of the week. Some fear he is thinking of moving there. Lyman Kingsbury, who will be 00 years of age tills month, has been quite t'eeble but is better at tills writing. The creamery has put in a new and better buttermilk tank and enclosed the new wood shed the past week. Freeman Hager is making some repairs on the property he bought of D. B. Wheeler, preparatory to moving his family there. Sunday school rally at the Universalist church last Sunday evening was well at tended, and the exercises were well ren dered. The treasurer of the North Blver creamery is now paying the patrons 23 cents per pound for butter fat furnished in September. Andrew B. Thompson and wife, who have been spending some time at their former home in Heath, Mass., returned home Monday. School in No. -1 began its winter term Monday. We say winter term because the hail and sleet of that day makes us think of winter, Three hundred and seventy-five barrels of winter apples left this place Tuesday for market. There are :;07.1 barrels of fine apples yet among the farmeis of this Vicinity, JAMAICA. Itev. S. II. Taylor returned Saturday from his three weeks' vacation. Itev. K. B. Earle (f MkkI, N. II., making us a short visit here this week. Miss Cora Amsden, whohasbeen spend ing some time at Newfane, has returned home. Isaac Doane, who has been confined to his bed witli typhoid fever, will resume his school Monday. The W. C. T. U. furnished a boiled sup per Wednesday evening. The proceeds go to the Grand Army post. At a special town meeting Tuesday, the town voted to raise ten cents on a dollar to repair the damage to the roads caused by the late freshet. At the Baptist church next Sunday morning Hev. S. II. Taylor will speak in the morning on "Something Worth Keep ing." Ho will speak at East Jamaica in Me afternoon. There was another lawsuit hero Tues day. Mason Jones took H. A. McLean to task for trespass and theft of elder mill screws. The plaintiff failed to make out his case. Moses Johnsou for plaintiff, C. C. Fltts for defendant. LONDONDERRY. Wm. Stoodley, who has not been ex pected to live for several weeks, still sur vives, but Is in a very feeble condition. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Dev. who have been boarding several weeks at Frank Stc well's, have moved into the house with Ben .Spar row. Fred Lasellc from Weston and Miss Jo sephine Sutton were married at her home Thursday evening. They have gone for a short trip, visiting friends in New Hamp shire, after which they will live at her home. Dr. F. M.Nichols of White Itivcr Junc tion and Dr. A. n. II. Lewis of Barre, veterinary surgeons, have been staying at E. P. Barney's hotel the past week. They were called here to perform an operation on a Itidgling colt, owned by B. M. Wll kins. Two veterinaries from away had previously attempted to perform the opera tion, but were unsuccessful. Drs. Nichols and Lewis are evidently masters of their business, as they performed the operation before a company of people In a very few minutes and it was entirely successful. SOUTH LONDONDERRY. Mr. and Mrs. M. Severance returned Monday from their visit to Montpeller. ; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Laselle returned Monday from their carriage drive to New Hampshire. There was a surprise party at Daniel Al drich's last Friday evening to celebrate their 35th anniversary. Miss Nina Sutton of Boston was in town last week to attend the wedding of her cousin, Miss Josephine Sutton, A. D. Fletcher has been at Glebeview the past week, where they are making ad ditions to the already numerous buildings. Seth Itandall had the misfortune to get quite seriously injured while drawing trees in the woods last week, but Is now recov ering. Engineer Baldwin has moved into his new house on Main street and James Pierce has moved into the house vacated .by him. There was a Hallowe'en party at the town hall last Monday evening, when the various games and tricks of Hallowe'en were tried. A fortuno teller was present, of whom people could learn their future. There was also a wood-sawing contest for the ladies and a sewing-on-button contest for the men. The prize for quickest saw ing was won by Miss Elizabeth Arnold and the button contest by L. T. Landman. Fresh candy was made by Albert Aldrlch, a professional candy maker, and on the whole the evening was a very pleasant one. MARLBORO. Edgar Hamilton of Montana is spending a short time here. Mr, and Mrs. E. P, Adams have re turned from their visit to North Adams, School at the centre of the town, under the charge of Miss Hattle Prescott, closes next Friday with an exhibition in the evening. The ladies of the Congregational society will hold their annual chicken-pie supper and apron sale on Tuesday evening, Nov. IS. All are cordially invited to attend. NEWFANE. The I.nfnyrlle .Mriunrlnl. The schools In districts 2, .1 and -1 united in observing LaFayette day on Oct. 2D, by holding a historical and patriotic meeting in the "Fayettcville" school-loom, which was decorated for the occasion with bright autumn leaves, ferns, pictures and llags. A large picture of Washington and a lino drawing on the blackboard of Liber ty enlightening the world added to the at tractions of the place. Mrs. K. A. Kctiyon, the village teacher, had charge of the program, assisted by the other teachers, Miss Gertrude Wiswall and Wm. 11 Fisher. The No. 3 school was represented by every scholar. Each one, except the youngest, had a part In the exercises and did themselves much credit. The scholars in No. -1 were brought In a large wagon by Elleary Chase, one of thtt school patrons, who remained to en joy the exercises with the numerous other visitors present. The No. 4 school was represented by nearly all, who responded faithfully and well to the calls for lead incs, recitations and quotations, while the village pupils did their parts wonderfully well also. The schools united in singing patriotic songs, in which the visitors joined as well. An intcrestine exercise by the village pupils was "The Newfane History Club," in which were mentioned many Incidents in the life of LaFayette and among them the account of ills visit to Vermont and that our own Newfane was at that time named Fayettcville in honor of this hero. Hev. Mr. Norton gave a short address, bringing out items of history in connec tion' with Mount LaFayette and Mount Garfield of White Mountain fame. Althouch districts .1 and 7 could not unite in the ex rcises they each sent their contributions toward the proposed monu ment and carried out the historical pro gram in their lespectlve places. Tho schools in the south part of the town met In Willlamsvlllo on the same day and in a similar way paid tribute to this one of our nation's defenders LaFayette. Opening of Hie Moore l.tlirnry. The Moore library opening last Saturday was informal but delightful. Excellent portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Moore by the masterly hand of Aime Dupont of New York city adorned tho hall. Expressions of pleasure and thankfulness for privileges of the place were many. The bright bindings of new books, the first class appointments of the library, tht beautiful room, the light, and warmth of steam heat, the spacious extent, with doors thrown open across the whole south side of the house gave impressions not to be forgotten. Thirty-six books were taken on the occasion. The reading table is well supplied with periodicals of the day. Among congratulatory sentiments from former residents Mrs. Anna Newman of Wellesley college says: "1 cannot enough express my admiration of Mrs. Moore's beautiful way of sharing her good thincs of this life," with others. "She has made for herself a more lasting monument than any other could be." W. H. Newton of Connecticut :"ThePho nix brines to me the story of Mrs Moore's benefaction to the town of Newfane, and as a loyal son of the good old town, I wish to join in the chorus of thanks. She has done a good work which shall en dure forever. She has put within the grasp of the people that which will enricli anil broaden their lives, thus fitting them for better citizenship here and in tho Eternal city winch we are approaching." Miss S. S. Richmond of New York city: "1 wish 1 could rejo'c on Saturday with you in the completion of your new lione and the opening of the Moore library. May I join witli all who have the welfare of Newfane at heart In gratitude for the noble benefaction? May it lie given to you, as the years pass on, to see the results of your generous gift in the In creasing interest and Improvement of your charming villace." Mrs. II. S. Kenny is in Wardsboro for a few days. Mrs. F. Richmond left for New York on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bliss are recovering from illness. Rev. G. W. Lawrence preached in the vicinity of Boston last Sunday. C. M. Newton of Middlctown, Conn., is visiting at the old homestead. Mrs. Greene Is in Putney with Mrs. Ernest Marcy for a stay of a few weeks. Dandelion blossoms in November pick ed by Miss Loena Davis, give out a bit of good cheer. Mr. Rawson, for active diversion In his 88th year, takes a walk on Newfane hill and back on a November day. Misses Gertrude Wright and Edith White are receiving instruction in music from Miss Lllla Park of Wllliamsville. The Loyal Temperance legion will meet at Mr. Benedict's house on Saturdays at 3 r. m. instead of 3.30 for the present. Among guests with friends at the Moore library opening were Mrs. H. C. Warren of Boston and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. DeWltt of Brattleboro. Mrs. S. Morse will accompany her daughter, Mrs. Goodnow, to the latter's home In North Cambridge, Mass., on Sat urday to spend the winter. Mrs. H. S. Caswell's journcyings are in South Dakota until the 13th, when she starts for Connecticut to spend the remain der of November. December is her Mis sion month. Walter Eager Is shipping 47 barrels of choice winter apples, largely Roxbury russets. Bert Morse has brought to vil lagers very handsome varieties in Baldwins, Kings, "puppy noses," etc. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wricht of Fishers Island have returned to their home after two weeks with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Wright of this town and Mr. and Mrs. Brown of South Wardsboro. H. C. Wairen of Boston has recently been enjoying his annual rovlngs through native woodlands, gun in hand. He brought cheering Information concerning Daniel Fislrcr, whoso doctor expects that he will eventually be able to discard the crutch and rejoice In bones which have triumphed over a naa nreaK. F. L. Fish of Verppnnps whn Imi I, an,. In Montpeller. encaired in a rase Involving fisheries, which necessitated some copying hi me secretary oi siaie'3 omce by J. M. Miller of this place, says that his flue pen manship attracts much commendation. It would seem that Mr. Miller baa ntennpil Into the right place to exercise his talent as an arusi in mat line. SOUTH NEWFANE. James Worden fell from a step ladder while picking apples one day last week, in juring his side badly. Atthls writing he is not auie 10 leave uis room, A. V. Stratum has bought a new evap orator and arch, which he will set up and operate the coming sugar season on his Home farm, Marlboro south Branch. While Mrs. Moss and her mother. Mrs. E. F. Bruce, were driving from their home last Tuesday their horse became frightened at some bags of apples beside the road and ran back, and the carriage went off thu bank, upsetting and badly Injuring Mrs. moss, Airs, uruce was not seriously in jured. PARSNIP COMPLEXION, It (I ( not n quire an expert to detect the. suflr er from kidney trouble The hollow cheeks, the sunken ejei, the dark puffy circles under tlie eyes, tin- sallow parsnip colored con.plHilon In dicate It A plijslclan wo-tld ask If you had rheumatism, n dull pain or aclie In the bnck or over Mm hlp, stomach trouble, desire to urinate, often, or a burning or scalding In pailng It: If after paw ing there is an unsatisfied feeling an If It mint at once be reeated, or If the urine hat a brick diHt deposit or strong odor When thefe symptoms ore present, no time should be lost In removing the cause. Delay may lend to gra el, catarrh of the blad der, Inflammation, causing stoppage, and some. tlmes requiring the drawing of the urine with instruments, or may run Into '(right's disease, the most dangerous stage of k Hney trouble. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Hint, the great dlseorery of the eminent kidney and bladder specialist. Is a positive remedy for such diseases, lift reputation is world w Ide and It Is to easy to get at any drug store that tin one nt-td suffer any length of time for want of it. However. Ifyouprefor to first test Its wonderful merits mention The Vermont riiceiilx and write to Dr. Kilmer A Co., fllngham. ton, N. Y for n sample bottle and book telling all ab ut It, both Bent absolutely free by mall. WILLI AMSVILLE. The Hallowe'en social at village hall was a success. (ieorge C. Crosby is visiting friends in North Adams and Readsboro. Mr. and Mrs. William Lcnnon of Somer ville. Mass., were recent guests of Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Ball. B. A. Codding of Jamaica has moved Into George C. Cooley's house and is em ployed at the steam mill. K. B. Crosby and wife of Bellows Falls were noticed on our streets last week, re viewing the scenes of former labors. Mrs. Georgie M. Love and Mrs. Linus M. Bingham are visiting relatives and friends in Holyoke and Springfield, Mass. There will be no preaching at the Meth odist church next Sunday. Sunday school at 11:41 and Epworth league services In the evening. L. O. Morse of this village is doing a large business In Iron rooting. Mr. Morse now covers roofs with this material for ;3 per square of 100 feet. October lightning is usually not much feared, but it was that variety of electrics that recently killed a calf for S. T. Daven port and Herbert Pierce. James Oakes of Mount Hcrmou, Mass.. is a new employe at tho steam mill. He will soon move his family into the tene ment of Mrs. Marion Winchester. A. M. Merrilield is raising up his saw mill roof and putting under a new story for use in his butter box business. F. E. Yeaw of Dover lias the matter In charge. Miss Emily Harvey spoke to a small but highly interested audience at the Metho dist church last Friday evening on the missionary experiences of herself and others in India. Rev. A. A. Kstabrook is at Montpeller this week taking his mid-year examina tions. Mrs. Estabrook accompanied him and will visit her former home at Nortli I'hetford before their return. Ellis Harlow and wife of North Adams, Mass.. were recent visitors at Herbert Pierce's. Wlnle here Mr. Harlow con tracted with several of our best farmers for their butter supply tor a year at a price which demonstrates that dairying is a prof itable business. Our merchants are well stockod with fall and winter goods and business is booming. Wilhamsville has always been a creat trade centre. Winter apples are moving otT rapidly at 31. ..i to ?' lor No. 1 s and ?! for No. 2 s. The crop is considerably larger than anticipated be fore the harvest. A good many cider apples have been drawn to Brattleboro by our farmers. James W. Shipman died last Saturday morning at his home in this village afier a long illness. He was born in Townshend, Jan. 2.", 1m, and spent his early years in that town. January 17, 1S-I9, he married Elvira Gould of Newfane and has since lived In this town with the exception of three years spent in Townshend and Do ver. Besides his wife Mr. Shipman Is sur vived by five children, Rev. John N. of Athol, Mass.: Ezra O of Brattleboro: Sarah, wife of William II. Munn, of Hol yoke, Mass. ; Jennie, wife of Frank B. Plimpton of Syracuse, N. l ., and .lames W. of Svracuse. Two children, Nelson and George A., died in childhood Tlie funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. A. A. Esta brook officiating. The burial was in our villace cemetery. Mr. Shipman will long be held In kindly remembrance by Mis community. Tlie question of old, "And Who is My Neighbor"" has very often found answer at his hands during the ; years of his residence here. What mother docs not wish to be p r ii u d of her c h 1 1 -drcn' What mother does not want them to be healthy, happy, laughter loving and able to withstand the ordinary illnesses of childhood' Any woman may insure the health of her children who will take proper care of her health in a womanly way. The health of her children depends almost entirely upon her general health, and particularly upon the health and strength of the delicate and important organs that bear the burdens of maternity A woman has no right to dis regard her own health, comfort, ease and happiness, she certainly has less right to condemn her children to a life of suffering or an early death That is what she does if she neglects the health of her special womanly organism. I)r Pierce's Favorite Prescription is an unfailing remedy for all disorders of this description. It strength ens and invigorates the sensitive organs concerned, and is the best preparation for the trials and dangers of maternity. It in sures the well being of the mother and tlie health of the child. Its use is a guarantee of a bountiful supply of nourishment for the little new-comer. Many women who once bore children only to speedily lose them, are now mothers of healthy, robust children as the result of the use of this medicine. Harhrn A. Mudd, of Indian Creek. Mo., writes: " 1 am very thankful for what Dr. Pierce's Fa vorite Prescription did for me. I was all broken down from nervous prostration, tint since taking your medicine I have had more relief than from all the doctors Your ' I'avorite l'rcscrip tion ' did me a world of good " Many women have told their experiences, and given their names, addresses and pho tographs in I)r Merct's Common Sense Medical Adviser. This book is free A cops1 will be sent to any address upon re ceipt of 21 one-cent stamps to cover cost of mailing only Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N Y The "Favorite Prescrip tion " is for sale by all dealers and no hon est man will urge a substitute. Poster Work Our Specialty "lOMPLETE equipment for the best work at J short notice, PHCENIX JOU PRINTING OFFICE, Brattleboro, Vt. CASH WILL TELL. Bargains in Overcoats, $7.50, $9.00, $10.00, Suits, $6.50, $8.50, $10, $12, $15. Tli9 Above Prices for Well Made Clothing. $1,25 to $2,50 for Extra Strong Trousers. If you want anything in Clothing come in and get pricos. Clothing Made to Order a Specialty.! PRATT, 71 MAIN STREET, VEI1BOK. Vernon Grange will hold a regular meet ing on Saturday evening, this week. Mrs. Torrey, who has teen spending a short time with Mrs. Lucius l'utnam, has returned to her home. Fourteen of the young people, by Invi tation of Itev. Mr. Cross, attended the Christian Endeavor meeting at Hratlleboro on Sunday evening. The harvest supper given by tho ladles' circle last Friday evening was well patro nized, and all enjoyed the evening very much, being able to keep cool without ice. The young man who got disabled on Hinsdale tangle foot and told his father It was Frost's ginger ale that did it ought to learn a lesson from the trouble caused by his senseless fully and never be in such a pugui again, anu reineinuer me irum is better than a lie anywhere. WABD8BOHO. Large quantities of apples are being scut to market from this town. Mrs. L. H. riumley has been quite ill the past week, but is" now more comfort able. Milan Perry has moved into his house in this village which he bouuht of L. E. Holdeu. Itenairs are being made on H. F. Hrig- ham's house preparatory to the occupancy I of Vt. .1. II. Cole. A. 11. Jopson is doing tlie work. j Mrs. Harry Howard and her children i went to Uondville last Tuesday for a visr I and they will visit friends in Chester b. fore their return home. An interesting lecture on missions in India was given by Miss Emily Harvey "f St. .lohnsbury. at the Methodist chun-h in this village Tuesday evening. Dr. and Mrs. A. F. llliss started for (ireonlield. Mass., Wednesday of this week to visit their daughter, Mrs. V It. Leith. i being detained at home last week on ac count of rainy weather. John Merrill, father of Mrs. Henry J. Allen, retnrnod Wednesday of last week to his home at Odd Fellows home in Worces ter, Mass., having spent four weeks with his daughter and family. Miss Lydia .J. Watson is still dangerous ly ill. Her sister, Mrs. Victoria Harris of Bradford, has returned home and another sister, Mrs. Isadore Pierce of Putney, has assisted in caring for her the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Cobb went to Townshend Thursday of this week with I their son Henry. Mr. and Mrs. ( obh are in feeble health. They will be missed by their friends and neighbors hero who wish them much happiness during their stay In their son's family, and hope they will be able to return to their home in this village with improved health. SOMERSET. The new road near the post-ollice is fin ished. Hall Stetson and brother Erna havo taken a log job of 15. M. Leonard. Wm. Sutton has bought P.. 13. Grout's mill and will put in a new engine another year. Some one set fire to tho Kicker dam last summer and a crew of men are at work re pairing it. L. C. Harris, who has been in Massa chusetts this summer, has returned to Somerset. While cutting trees In the woods last Saturday Hugh Kice was struck by a fall ing tree and injured. Dr. Page was sum moned. It is thought tlie injuries are not serious, but Mr. Hice will remain on the retired list for some time. Iteath of lri, IMmitliil Ilalchrliler at l'rru. Edmund Batchelder, better known as Deacon Edmund llatchelder, died Oct. 31, at his home In Peru, Vt. He was born on the farm where he bad always lived, Aug. 27, 1812. He was thrice mar ried, first to Sophia Simonds, daughter of the late Asa Simonds of Peru. She died In 1650. The following year he was mar ried to Augusta Parker, daughter of the late Warren Parker of Putney. Her death took place in 1807. In 1800 he was the third time married, to Mrs. Mary Fair bank, with whom he lived until her death In 160(1. Dea. llatchelder was an active member of the Congregational church In Peru for nearly 00 years, and a deacon for more than -15 years. He was always found in his place In that church until within six weeks of his death. He represented his town In the legislature, during the years 1802 and 180."). By his first marriage he had eight children, sis sons and two daughters. Only three sons survive him Clark, a lawyer of Fitchbtug, Mass., New ton, In the grocery trade In Newfane and Fitchburg, Mass., and Hlldreth on the home farm In Peru. The funeral was held on Wednesday at the Congregational church. The burial was In the home lot In Peru. WHAT 00 THE CHILDREN DRINK? Don't Rive, them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called aUAlN Or It U de licious and nourishing and takes the place of cof fee. The more Grain O you give the children the more health you distribute through their ys terns. Qraln-0 la made of pure trains, and when properly prepared tastes like the cboicu grades of coffee, but costs about one-fourth as much. All grocers sell It; 15 and SS cents. WRIGHT Finger Rings for and Misses Wear. Dainty, arti-tic. and out of the ordinary effect In Ladies' and Misses rinir. Tins Is the time of year when we put our wits to work- to Bhow you new and novel des g i. and we think we have hit It. We should be pleased to have you call and look them over Our prices are low. VAUCHAN & BURNETT Jeweler. Engravers and Opticians. . .'lain mreei. isrameooro. vt. Where Are We At? We do not think that the entire country is gone mad for Cheap Clothing. We helicve there are still a large number of people who appreciate quality above, prices so low that quality must suffer. We may make less money on our clothing, but our goods MUST, WILL BE, and ARE RIGHT. Hi I These coats are as stylish as the best merchant tailor can turn out. Have all the little touches of style thought so indispensable. The lapels have just the right turn, the seams are properly cared for, the length is just right. If you need coat of this style now is the iime to buy it at a bargain. AMBROSE KNAPP, 87 Main Street, IJrattleboro, Vt. NO SECRET Since wo pnt in our window those cordnroy couches at $0 and $() numerous inquirers havo sought an explana nation ol such phenomenal values. It Is Three-fold I Unusually low cost price on account of unusually large quantity bought making necessary II A prompt disposal of same which we assure by small margin of profit. III We celebrate In this way the re-openlng to the public of our aide of the bridge. House 2 and i Main Street, m f rwSmruffMMM StB I fc C BRATTLEBRORO, VT. Ladies "The buttons don't come oil." "The linings don't rip." "They hold their shape." "They fit like custom clothing." The above remarks are some of the pleasant things we hear about our clothing. Men's newest heavy weight, fancy back Covert Top Coats, Overcoats they used to be called, but now "It's English, you know," to call them Top Coats. Makes little difference what you call them, as in the light of quality and price you are likely to forget the name. Furnishers. Brattleboro. The Ophthalmometer of Juval and Schtotz. This Instrument which I have Just recelred is the bTANUA.HU for mensuring the cnirature of the cornea in all Its meridians, thereby enabling me to accurately determine the presence of Corneal Attigmatiim, and measure the amount and a ngl of same. Its use la considered obliga tory by oculists ana refroctlonlsU of repute bile Increasing the accuracy of the ei anima tion It also gre.ai ly reduces tbe time and conse quently Usseng the fatigue. tycoujultatlon free. Difficult cases solicited, JORDAN, Optician Crosby Blcck, Bratleboro, n