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i THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1894. i it I 1 t. it 5F 1 8 feniairt HOME NEWS. JlrtroroloKlcnl llrcarili WkKE KXDiNOTlll'USDAYEVEN'lNO, Jail. is, i89t Tlieriiioni eter.

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lb SO 7 S. I 2S 3X177.3 AnnonncemcnUi l)e sure to the Herman Hand Jan. blank Hooks and Stationery for Oflleo use and Fine Corre? imndt'iiie Stationery at Clapp'A. Jones. Don't forget.

If In want of plated knives, forks or siKHms, to pee the goods inndc exclusivity for us and Mamped "ItanRer A Thomisoii." Dovtn-stalrs tenement to rent, four rooms $0 per month. Enquire of C. I). Lamson, Wash' Ington street. Diaries, Almanacs and Vermont Registers for 1894 at Clapp Jones.

Novelties In hair combs and hat pins, In sterling silver, at Hanger Thompson's. Beautiful pictures, new mouldings In latest tyles and effects at Clapp Jones's. Universally annual fair Thursday evening, Jan. as. Admission to hull 10 cents; supper, 50 cents; dancing, cents.

Lndiesl If you wish a clear and beautiful complexion address Mrs. 1 1 (it tie Lord, Drattleboro, box 807. Wasted. I want your magazines and other periodicals to bind. Your namestampedm your Biblo or pocketbook for S5c.

W. F. Goddakd. Buy Picture Frames of Oeddls. One of the pretty dances of old Ireland will be given by Master Harry Wales and JIlss I.aur.t 1'entlandat the town hull tlieS.Mli.

Don't mUs it. Fon Sale. TWo wolf robes. Mils. S.

C. Stiieeteh. 11 Ciroio street. 100 sheets Banker's Linen Note Pajwr with name and address printed In a neat text tyi in either brown, blue or black ink, with lOOenvelopes to match, all for Call or write for samples. The Jon I'kint, BiiATTt.Enono.

The Johnson family ill be among the visitors on the Midway l'laisanee Jan. S3. The committee of Introduction will present all distinguished guests who visit the "Midway" Jan. S3. The.

"Temple of Art" will lie well worth the price of admission. Be sure to see it Jan, S3. Don't ruin your eyesight when you can get a lamp shade for five or ten cents of Van Doom Morris. They also have some fine linen shades, In all colors, at as cents each r. Prmcott In Hrattlrlmro.

Dr. E. Prescott oculist, and specialist In lenses for defective eyes, is now at the Brooks House, here he can be consulted for all ocular difficulties. Ocular headaches permanently cured.and eak blurry eyes made to see with comfort and ease. Eyes failing from age fitted correctly with spectacles without extra charge.

Consultation free. OphthalmoscoiH? examination at a moderate fee. Artificial eyes Inserted. Plenty of references from Brattleboro people. Room No.

1, opposite parlor. Calls made at residence if desired. The Soiivrnlr Calendars. The last Brattleboro edition lias lieen sold, but the Northampton and Rutland calendars can still be supplied. a.

E. Atwoop. Teiity-rie Out. Admits to all at the fair and supper to lie given by tlie children of the Congregational Sunday school next Tuesday evening. In aid of the Italian mission.

Everybody come. Oysters, If you haven't tried those Norwalk oysters, you ought to, they all say they're the be.st ever sold In this tow n. For sale at Pratt's restau rant. Opened fresh every day at IS drove street, bJ" Wm. IJ.

Case. The Jlrookt House Hack T.llir and Coupe Is now under one management and Is prepared carry passengers to and from all trains and to all parts of the village. Orders may be given by telephone to the Brooks House, coupe stand on Main street, or at the Brooks House stables. All oaggage carried free. We shall strive by prompt and courteous service to merit the public patron-Ke' H.

O. Cooudoi. BBATTLEBOBO. There will probably be no military ball this season. An agent for a concern which proposes to issue a village directory has been canvassing for advertisements this week.

There was a pleasant social dance at Red Men's hall Wednesday evening, the Wheel Club orchestra furnishing music. The Brooks House ice house has been filled this week with ice of exceptionally good quality from the Frost White ponds. Tax Collector Gordon expects to have the taxes in hand ready for settlement with the town Feb. 1. The total amount of all taxes remaining uncollected is j.12.-000 to $15,000.

Frank II, Hurt of Newton, son of Henry M. Burt, has been appotnteiPoflieial stenographer of Suffolk county, at a salary of $2500. Mr. Burt has been olli-cial stenographer for Norfolk and Plymouth counties for several years. The Democratic town committee, after two or three sessions, decided last evening to grant the request of the petitioners who ask for a caucus to decide the preference for a Democratic postmaster.

This caucus will be held Feb. .1 at the town hall, and the Republicans who expected to occupy front seats In the gallery while the bear danco was In progress will be cheated out of their share of the fun, astho Australian system of voting will be used. The polls will be open from 8 to 2. The faction of the "Unterrlfied," which Is opposed to Postmaster Childs, met last evening in the room in the Vinton building formerly occupied by W. L.

Boyntou. No agreement was reached on a candidate, and another meeting will be held to-morrow evening. The V. M. C.

A. scored another success In the fourth entertainment of the course last evening, given by "The Old Homestead" male quartet, composed of Albert C. Orcutt, first tenor; Val P. Akerley, second tenor; Albert Barnes Myers, baritone; Gus Kammerlce, bass, assisted by "Judgo" Wm. B.

Green, reciter and story teller. All music lovers, as well as lovers of elocution and of wit and humor, were given a treat Indeed. The quartet sang well a9 a whole anil in imnn flnn ic ings of familiar songs, as well as of those that were new to the audience. Tho solos of tho lirst tenor, Mr. Orcutt, and of the bass, Mr.

Katumerlec, were especially to be noted. "Judge" Green captivated the audicneo from the start and amused and pleased them throughout the evening. We shall be glad to welcomo these entertainers to our town again. licv. Mr.

Maxwell of Boston will preach at the Universal church Sunday. C. P. Gllson had a fairly good sale of horses at the auction Saturday. The prices ranged from $85 to $li0.

Fourteen members of Sedgwick Belief corps were the guests of Mrs. G. Heed at tho Vernon hotel yesterday, The whist club was entertnlned Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. J.

A. Taylor, The prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. F. Brooks, licv.

F. .1. Parrv has accented an Invita tion to deliver the annual addres before the Now England Historical society at Bos ton next mouth, It Is understood that Columbus anil Queen Isabella have arrived in town, and will remain until after the fair of the Unl- versallst ladies next Thursday evening. At the annual meeting of the Bay State Lighting company, held In Springfield, this week, A. W.

Allen was again chosen president and Fred ('. Stcdman treasurer and manager. Papers must be filed at the post-otlice not later than Monday by tliose who in tend to take the civil service examinations Feb. 10, for the positions of clerk and car rier. Application blanks may be secured at the post-ofllce.

Mr. Maxham, Miss Miller and Miss Col ton will give a concert at tho town hall next Monday evening, when the local pub lie will have nn opportunity to test and enjoy one of the entertainments which have received popular approval in so many places during tho fall and winter, At St. John's vicarage in Kensington, Lngland, one day last week, Hoi land presented to Father Hall, bishop-elect of Vermont, an Illuminated address and a check for 150 pounds sterling, which had been subscribed in small amounts in the parishes throughout the country where Father Hall had conducted missions. Father Hall saifed for this country Wednesday. Secretary of State C.

W. Hrownell is sending out blanks to the road commissioners in the state for their annual repot The law requires that road and street commissioners shall make a report of the ex penditure of the amount received from the state tax. The report shall be sworn to and forwarded to the secretary of state, on or before the lirst day of ebruarv. annual ly, and a copy theieof left with the town treasurer, Walter F. Ooddard, tho bookbinder, has sold his house on Canal street to Assistant Tieasurer John C.

DeWitt of the Brattleboro savings bank. Possession will be given March 1. A. Pettee and family. who now occupy the house with Mr.

Ood-dard, will move to Mr. Carlton's house at 5 Canal street, taking the tenement vacated this week by I). Stowell, who moves to the riper building at the comer of South Main anil Uanal streets The annual meeting of the Congregational Sunday school was held Sunday. Hev. C.

O. Day declined a reelection as superintendent and II. II. Thompson was chosen to that ollice; C. II.

Thompson assistant superintendent; Louts Gregg, secretary. The election of librarian was postponed until next Sunday. The annual re port showed the school in a very prosper ous condition. The benevolent contribu tions of the year amounted to $203. the children of the Centre church Sunday school will hold their annual fair for the benefit of the Italian mission in ork city next Tuesday evening in the Congregational chapel.

The entertain-tainment will be a Scotcli social. Supper will be served at li o'clock by the little las sies. Alter supper there will be songs, rec itations, tableaux and a sale of fancy articles. Come and help tho children and one of the most interesting and needv of mis sions. the marriage of Capt.

Robert B. Arms, who lias been in the customs service at liurllngton for many years, but who will be remembered as a former resident of israltleboro, and the captain of company of the 10th Vermont regiment, was mar ried in Burlington Tuesday to Miss Anna n. warn, uniy relatives and intimatt friends were present. The ceremonv was inv wasMi narfArmo.i i. vi iti i A VTnII af.ef?X tng breakfast, and ater Cant, and Mrs.

Arms took the train south for a wedding juuiiiey. The Queen Insurance company has with drawn from ermont. The company last Saturday notified Its agents to discontinue business. It does not reinsure or cancel Its policies, but allows them to expire. The withdrawal was caused by excessive losses in Vermont last year.

The Queen did an average business in 1SH2, when the losses were greater tuan the income. In 1803 the rates were largely Increased, but not enough to overcome losses. It carried a large business In the state. A number of other companies are discussing retirement since me annual reports were made up. C.

F. Thompson was in New York Tuesday and Wednesday to attend a meeting of me secretaries oi me domestic missionary societies from all the states having such organizations. For a lone term of Mr. Thompson has been one of the direc tors ot me ermont society, of which Rev. C.

II. Merrill is itlie secreLtry. The New York meeting was of large importance, its purpose being to bring together represent atives irom wiueiy separated parts of the country to confer and to compare notes on the work to be done, and to see that it is pursued on lines of economy, and in a way wisely to conserve all the forces employed. Rev. Dr.

Arthur C. A. Hall win he con. secrated bishop of the Vermont Episcopal diocese in St. Paul's church at Burlinc- ton Feb.

2. On account of a prior pnnaap. ment Bishop Williams of Connecticut, the senior bishop of the United States, will not be present. The consccrator will be Bishop -wceiy ui aim mo co-consecrators Bishop Nlles of New Hampshire and Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts. Bishons from eight states are expected at the service, but iv una uui, Jul ueen ueciucd wno win preach the consecration sermon.

Admission to the church will be bv ticket. The tickets will be assigned to tho parishes in the state upon a basis of 10 per cent of their communicant lists. This will fill about 430 of oi tue suu sittings of tho church. Gov. Fuller and staff aro expected to attend, as well as other prominent men from all parts of the state.

S. )W. Kimball, clerk of the village district, has complied the vital statistics of the village for the year 1803, showing that the recoid was 00 births and 83 deaths. Of the children born 40 were males and 50 females. Of the 102 parents, 20 were of Irish descent, 13 Swedish, seven Canadian, two German, one each of Scotlsh and English, the others being presumably Americans.

Of those that died 51 were females and 32 males, ten of them were under five years of age, eight between five and 20, 14 between 20 and 40, 13 between 40 and 00, 10 between 00 and 70, 14 between 70 and 80, 0 between 80 and 00. and four over 00. It will therefore be seen that 37 of the 82 persons were over 00 years of age. A large number of tho deaths were caused by grip and pneumonia. Not a death occurred from typhoid fever and only one from diphtheria.

There were tour accidental deaths, Edward Shine being drowned In tho river, a young son of Timothy Fitzgerald fatally injured by a fall from a merry-go-round, Freil Cole of Bellows Falls killed by a kick from a horse at tho Valley fair, and Joseph Paul run over In the railroad yard. The record In was births ami 0 deaths. Dr. J. E.

Prescott, oculist, is now at the Brooks House. Tea will bo sold, with tho cup and saucer, at the Japanese bootli at the at the town hall, next Thursday evening. As it will be Impossible to hold more "Wanita" rehearsals at present It Is requested that all books of the opera lie returned to Mrs. Hasklns. The Bed Men's ball the evening of Feb.

0 lll bo a civic gathering, and several committees have been appointed to make the arrangements. Local members of the Non-Secret Endowment order are receiving circulars from a Boston linn offering $18 for the certificates which have cost about $00. The Kansas State Journal of a recent date contains a notice of the death of Mrs. Harriet S. Farnswprth, wife of Col.

II. W. Farnsworth, the venerable clerk of tho board of education in Topeka. Mr. Whitman, who had charge of the maple sugar exhibit at the World's Flirt will be in charge of the maple sugar boothY at the Unvlversallst fair next Thursday evening.

Four boys were coasting one day this week, when their traverse struck the framework of the Elm street bridge. Ernest Dodge was quite badly bruised about the head and face, and the others sustained slight injuries. Dr. George til Ion of Newton Centre, corresponding secretary of the New England Educational society, will preach at the Baptist church Sunday forenoon, and in the evening at the Baptist church in West Brattleboro. Tho annuat Valley fair meeting will be held at tho Brooks House to-morrow, when ollicers will bo elected, the date for the fair tills year fixed upon, and the premium list arranged.

Landlord Tyler will serve a complimentary dinner. It is probable that some action will be taken In regard to the enlargement of the grand stand. Tho annual meeting of the stockholders of the Carpenter Organ company was held Tuesday. The old board of ollicers was reelected: President, Geo. E.

Crowell; treasurer, C. II. Davenport; secretary, M. Austin, jr. general manager, Walter C.

Carpenter. These four ollicers arc the directors of the company. II, Morse was again chosen factory superintendent. The advance sale of tickets assures a Urge audience tills evening, when Thomas E. Murray will appear in "The Voodoo," supported by his strong company.

Tills will be Mr. Murray's last appearance heie In this play, as lie lus arranged to bring out next season "Major O'Haggerty," written especially for him by F. S. Gibbs, author of "The Voodoo." Mr. Murray's company will go from here to Springfield, and thence to New Yoik city.

The annual meeting of the Brattleboro Gaslight company was held Monday. The semi-annual dividend of three per cent has been declared, and during the year the cap Ital stock haj been increased from to fOO.OOO, the extra being spent largely in constructing the new electric light plant. The old board of ofllcers was reele'tcd, as follows: Directors, H. Holton, O. D.

Esterbrook, S. N. Herrlck, .1. h. Martin, G.

C. Avcrill; president, D. Holton; clerk and treasurer, C. F. 1 hompson The funeral of I.

N. Thorn was held at the house on High street Monday afternoon at o'clock. Kev. (J. O.

Day outdated, ami li. Jinier sang appropriate selec tions, i ne stores on aiain street were closed, and many of the business men paid a last tribute of respect to tho veteran druggist by attending the funeral. The burial was in the Prospect Hill cemetery. ine pan uearers were m. Tyler, U.

I hompson, B. A. Clark, Geo. E. Selleck, u.

u. r.staurook, and A. Whitney, Among tnose iiom a distance who were here to attend the funeral were Mr. I horn's sons, Dr. Fiank A.

Thorn of Chicago and Henry C. Thorn of Flint, a nephew, W. A. Thorn of Lynn, aim atiss oel isullock of ain field, N. a well-remembered teacher In the Brattleboro ivui.

uuiiiing ui ine annual meetings vlng. banks, anl having in mind the handsome showing maue oy tueir several statements, it is a suitable time to remark that these banks are not only a credit to the Brattleboro community, but that they rolled the sound and substantial character of this community, and are in reality the outgrowth of its well-assured and well-founded prosperity. During this year of panic and depression in the commercial centres botli savi ngs banks have increased the amount of their deposits and have promptly met every de-maud of their depositors. The business of the national banks has taken its usual course, and every customer has been given whatever accommodation was required to meet legitimate business needs. The ree- ord is one in which we may well feel satis- taction.

i he customers of these bauks are not of a kind to be thrown into a state of senseless panic and distrust, and on the other hand the banks are so ably and conservatively managed that lie people feel implicit confidence In them. Though sometimes lost sight of, It is axiomatic that these two factors are Inseparable and depend upon each other. The first of the course of Chautauqua Extension lectures on social science under the auspices of the Epwortli league, was read by Miss Wart In the vestry of the Methodist churcli Monday evening, the subject being "What is sociology?" The program opened witli a selection by the Chautauqua quartet, which comprises Mr. Westgate, Miss Wart, Miss Matthews and Mr. Perry, followed by a few introductory icmarks by Mrs, Beeman, who has in charge the literary work of tho league.

The lecture Itself was deeply interesting, giving a general explanation of sociology, Its beginnings and progress, touching upon peculiar modern opinions, citing contrasted social problems and showing the relation of sociology to riulstianitv. the conelii.llim thought being that genuine religion is the only ademiate means of annroaeh i m. tional social ideals. The second lecture. hat is will be read Thnt-s.

day evening, Feb. 1, at tho same place, by Miss Eason. The slnginj; bv the ouarlet will be a feature of each lecture, as ill bo the "quiz" following the reading, and the pleasure and protit to be gotten are well worth the small admission fee. The Missionary Herald for Januarv con tains a commendatory notice of "The Islzu- iu, winch is tho title of Rev. Lewis Grout's revision of the irrammar nf Zulu language published by him in 1850.

Tho work of preparing the original grammar was begun by Mr. Grout In 1840, three years after his arrival as a missionary in Natal. The only material then in ex-Istcuco was a few paces of manuscrlnt notes on the Zulu, and tho task set for Mr. Grout was the dllllcult one of learninc the l.m. guage from the lips of tho natives and then reducing It to coherent written form.

But in ten years the work was done. When, a lew years ago, the edition of the irrammnr was exhausted, and a revision became nec essary, the American Board urged Mr, Grout to undertake the work. Of Its sun. cessful result the Herald says: "The new edition shows many and Important changes. It Is clearly tho work of a scholar who has pursued his study not merely with a scholar's Instincts and diligence, but with a profound conviction that in nrospoutlm' his labors ho was working for the kingdom of God on earth.

This grammar is 1 Indispensable to all who would study the Zulu tongup Sovereigns of Industry Vlll hold their annual meeting at Grand Army halt next TucsJay evening, Jan. 23. The M. O. party had a very pleasant meeting with Mrs.

W. A. Keyes Wednesday afternoon and evening. The "Columbian Gtiirds" will be on hand to point out tho sights on tho "Midway" next Thursday evening. Ell G.

Wheeler, aired (17. died at the Brattleboro Retreat Wednesday, and the uouy was taken to Wilmington for burial Sylvester Miner and friends caught 41 pickerel at the iiiy pond in Vernon one day recently. The largest ilsh weighed 2J pounds. J. B.

Itandoll Is putting the machinery in place In the knitting needle factory in Harmony block. Ho expects to begin operations next week. The manuscript for "Men of Vermont" is all in the printers' hands, and Mr. UI lory expects to have the volume ready for distribution about March 1. The Brattleboro Gaslight company has ln tho shapeof three colored electric lights in fiont of Treasurer Thomp son's otneo Crosby block.

Only a few conies of A. E. Atwood's Brattleboro souvenir calendar remain un sold. I he total number printed In the several editions was 7000 copies. The Boston Maine company has made several changes in trains between Springfield and Greenfield, but none which affect trains running througu to Brattleboro.

The ollicers of Fort Dtimmcr colony of riigrim Fathers were Installed Friday evening oy Deputy Supreme Governor Vulber of Kecne, Mrs. Wilber acting as sergeant-ai-arms, Tho ermont Academy Life, the paper of the students of Vermont Academy at naxtons uiver, which has heretofore been issued twice a term, will hereatter be a monthly publication. It will be printed at ine i'hienix job printing ollice. The baililf at a meeting Monday evening decided to stuimil the question of mirchas Ine 2000 feet of new hose for the fire.depart- lneni to the voters In a special village meeting, mil the call for it has not been is sued, ill Bond lias rented the store in Tyler uiock lormeny occupied by Mr. Wilcox, and as soon as it is renovated will ptr.

in a stock of fruit, confectionery, toilet articles musical supplies, etc. He expects to be ready lor business about Feb. 15. The semi-annual meeting of the Vermont Loan A- Trust eomp.uiv was held yesterd.iv, and the mini semi-annual divi dend of two per cent was declared. Tho company's business for the past year has been very satisfactory, and the prospects are bright for the future.

Tullield Barraby, aged 00, fell on the ice on Central street Tuesday. Wm. Ellis went at once to his assistance, but when Mr. Barraby was raised to his feet he fell again. He was taken home and has since been unconscious.

It is probable that ho sustained a shock. His recovery is doubt- IUI The printing firm of Spencer it Wright nas oeen dissolved, anil me material In tho office divided. Mr. Wright, who takes the large cylinder press, will probably remove to Newport, N. where he formerly lived, and in the spring will engage in business in that state.

Mr. Spencer has opened an ollice ln Hooker block. At the meeting of the society of tho Daughters of the American Revolution, held at the Brooks House Saturday, Miss Delia Sherman was chosen secretary, and Mrs. A. G.

Cobb, Mrs. F. W. Weeks and Mrs. II.

D. Holton a committee to draw up a constitution and by-laws of the society, which will be known as "Brattleboro chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution." A press despatch was sent out Friday stating that the Central Vermont railroad company had won its case against J. F. Sopor and others, which arose from the destruction of grain at Ogdensburc, N.

in 1800. The fact Is, however, that everything except the limitation clause is decided in favor of the grain owners, and that is sent back for a new trial to take place next May. Crosby Co. are interested in the case, grain consigned to them having been burned. Wanted; Information as to the present whereabouts of the "Windham County Plan." It Is commonly understood to have been specially invented for use in the post-otlice campaign In Brattleboro, but at last accounts It was wandering about in the wilds of Wardsboro, Londonderry and other distant parts, headed presumably for tho Stratum woods.

Communication, by those Interested, may be had with the Windham county member of the Democratic county committee. Mrs, Mary S. Bruce, aged 75, widow of John T. Bruce, died last week at Northampton, where she has lived with a daughter, Miss Bruce. The body was brought here for burial Saturday, and Rev.

Mr. Day performed the services at tho grave. Mr. Bruce died on the Fort Dum-mor farm neaily 35 years ago. His father will be remembered in Guilford as the owner of the slate quarry there.

Mrs. Bruce's daughter Lizzie married Landlord Slmonds, formerly of tills place, and Mr. SImonds's son of Ohio came here with the body. The death of Frank J. Leach, second son of Mr.

and Mrs. Forest J. Leach, occurred Saturday evening from consumption of the bowels. He had been ill for some time, but had been confined to his bed only two or three days. He was 2li years old only the day before his death.

Young Leach had been employed in local grocery stores, and by II. O. Coolidge and C. R. Slmonds.

He was widely known and popular with all his acquaintances. Tho funeral was held at the house Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Day officiating. Many beautiful floral tributes were sent by friends.

Relatives were present from Fitchburg, Belchertown, Now London and Northtield arms. Quartermaster General W. II. Gllmore is quoted by tho Burlington Free Press as saying: "I doubt If there is a field at Brattleboro large enough for an oneamn- ment. You see it takes at least 45 acres for a camp, and suitable fields of that size aro scarce in Vermont.

Formerly we r-onhl get along with a great deal less room and suuauie places were nlentv. but we snren.l almost a third more canvas ilow and tin. new tactics require much more room for drilling. It has been a good many years since the muster was held tit St. Johns-bury and I presume they would bo glad to have It there, but they are In the same boat witli Brattleboro.

Thev iVPIl't anv suit able grounds. Thero aro several places that would bo glad to get the encampment for the reason that It in about the last chanco to secure It." The supper, sale and entertainment iven by tho Industrial anion on Wedn day evening in tho Congregational chapel yiuai success, a largo number were in attendance, and the sunner tables were crowded. After supper a delightful enter-tainment was given, consisting of lecita-Hons by Miss Ethel Brown and Mrs. F. N.

hltney, singing bv the Enlsconal clinlr male quartet, bv Miss Emma Graua and hir (Jeorge Childs and Charlie Stolte, who sang with good effect tho newsbovs' rhnms. The closing number was a farce. "Tim Sweet Family." Financially the evening was very successful, a largo number of fney articles being sold, and socially It w.is an unusually pleasant affair. Hero's Ik plug that the Industrial union may live its. ain when hard time over.

THE OENTEE OHUftOH. Its Interest liifr Annual Meeting Some liiuliil eld rirtlirr of llrnltlr lioro IIMnrli nl lt lillnlsi rul es, vtlth I'rrsoiiitl SUrt tins nf llrtotril Me mid VVonirii uhfi l.nlil the I'minda Mull nnil Henri the Will Is or Clilll i h. The annual meeting of the Centre church was a family gathering this year, all tho friends of the society and congregation, as well as church members, being invited, suite of unfavorable weather a hi me audi ence gathered and the occasion was of marked Interest. A collection of view showing tho growtli of the village was grouped about the pulpit, and was careful ly examined. It began with a painting of the town as it was about 1S30, In the pos session of Gov.

Holbrook; and another, owntd by Wm. S. Newton, of the old Blake mansion which stood upon the present site of the ermont national bank and extended to the present time tlirougl general and special pictures of the approx Imate dates of 1840, 1853, 1800, 1805, 1875 1885, with smaller views of the Valley Mill the Revere House, the old Vermont Tavern on the present site of the Episcopal church, and other features of tho older Brattleboro. The annual business included the re election of S. W.

Kimball as clerk, II. II Thompson as treasurer, and C. F. Thomp son as treasurer of benevolent gifts. The clerk reported heavy losses In membershli but enough gain to keep the number good The treasury of the church shows a fa vorable balance, benevolences, so far as re ported, sho gains in some directions, and general maintenance of the high mark (about $2000) of last year.

The churcl committee, Sunday school committee and missionary reporters of last year were re elected. Brief but excellent reports were were given lor tho Sunday school by li. II Thompson, tho ladles' association bv Mrs W. F. Root, the young people's society by anssaiaud r.tuerson, and the M.

V. A. with which the church is closelv Identified by E. C. Crosby.

1 he main interest of the meeting cen tered in the historical address of Deacon C. F. Thompson, whose personal and olli cial connection with the churcli for over 40 years enabled him to reall and narrate, as no one else could, the leading events of the past. To present a complete view of the changing conditions of the church's life, or to describe, or even mention, all of the prominent workers, was impossible in the time available; but careful summarizing, and strong and clear characterizations gave an Interesting and impressive account oi a large part oi the history. The main portions of the address are as follows: The Centre church was founded in July 1810, with 14 members.

Hev. Dr. Win ells, a man of advanced views for his day, but one of whose characteristic texts was, "If the lighteous scarcely be saved where shall the ungodly and the sinner ap was tue nrst pastor until ISIS, Rev. Jonathan McGee. under whose min istry occurred the greatest revivals in the history of the church, was minister until 1S33.

The records of otlicr pastors are In the lives of those they served. Certain general facts about this churcli are these: It was founded upon the prin ciples of consecration and prayer: it has been a church very liberal ln benevolent and missionary giving; it lias had on the average unusually long pastorates, and has not been seriously or permanently divided since the formation of the Unitarian churcli. Very few liberally educated men have been among its members, the stronc cnaracters wno laid the foundations and built the walls having been mainly ener getic, practical, competent, self-made men Urrullrrtlnna of lrn. John Holbrook Joseph Strrn. ami Otlirm.

Coming to personal descriptions, the lirst name, deservedly so for everv reason. is mat oi ilea. John Holbrook. the leader. defender and supporter, the van and rear guard of the young church, and Its only ueacoii until me appointment ot Dea.

David Wood In 1833. Dea. Holbrook, witli Mr. Hunt, whose name, or initial, with his own, were inscribed upon it, gave the first bell, always rung in the old times from mid night until o'clock on New Year's morn ing. The second bell, the clock, in conuee.

tion with Mr. Joseph Fessenden.and a fund of 1000 for support of preachinc were also his gifts. Dea. David Wool and his wife, both of mem reliable and devoted Christ ans. io ed the church In 1810.

In their house the tirst mid-weekly prayer meetlnc was held. La cr on. and becinninc now in the field of personal recollection, comes the name oi sateen, lie was born in 170 and died in 1881. He joined the church at 20 years of age. He had a pious mother, and, although reckless as a boy, became a ruggeu ami earnest Christian early in life.

iu "is prime ne had a line figure, and anuiijj, inuiigii iiuiuciy lace, tie was a rough diamond, stanch, ellicient, loyal to the church, naturally fond of controversy, a worker all his life in the Sunday school as teacuer aim superintendent, always at the Friday night meeting. He was eminently a man of prayer. His early education was meaere. and his exuressinns lmtl, in prayer and remark might not always be ugreuauie to moseoi more culture, but behind all there was always ccnuino lion- esiy, a real anu earnest piety. He was liberal to tho extent of li ab itv.

ill. education became more complete as each year rolled along, and as he was a book seller and a great reader, he came to be called a "walklnc encyclopedia." He was a great friend of missions and with many ct-uciiuiciues iiuuia which stories are stilt told, he was a pillar of strength in the church. One incident reveals tho man. Th. great revival of 1S31 was preceded by a series of prayer meetinsrs at the schnnlhnnan on the common, and as they grew in earnestness and seriousness, Mr.

Steen, then about 33 years old, arose on one occasion and spoke In a few words of Ids great do-sire for a revival of religion, and said if he stood In the way of any, or had In any way offended any one, he then and there begged forgiveness. Mrs. John Holbrook, then a woman of 00 years or more, rose in her seat and repeated about the same words, and, as shotook herseat, said, "Amen." These events simply showed that the Holy Spirit had wrought upon these two hearts, and a great revival began.resulting in the addition to the churcli, before the year was out, of 81 persons. Nathan B. Wllliston, who was born in 1707, and died In 1883, wis one of the strongest members the church has had a grand man, eccentric in some things, but humble, liberal and noble.

Ho never took part in, but was always present at, the p-ay-er meetings, saying, with his peculiar pronunciation, that though lie did not consider Friday night as "sacred" time, he thought church members should go to meeting. He was a great student of the Bible, and tho true testimony Is borno of him by the open Bible upon his memorial window. It could bo said of him as of a certain young Chinese uatlvo missionary; "There wa no difference between him and the Book." Ho was a man of prayer, as those found who lived In his home. There, too, his little pleasantries within tho home circlo Hashed with wit and wisdom, like very diamonds. Ills clfts.

both at home and ir missions, have never been equaled in this church by any one. To the man with a subscription paper ho would an swer. "Sav what vou think all will clve and I'll nut It in." Ho was treasurer xf tho society for tnativ vears. and alwavs nadl the minister promptly. His work for tliefi churcli lives on, and his prayers are re corded In heaven.

Samuel Diittondled In 1803, having been for many years a trusted member and a liberal supporter of this church. Ho was always at prayer meeting, ready to offer prayer, constant and upright in life, al ways responding to calls for gifts, except for singing, and deeply interested In the prosperity of the churcli. During quite a revival in 1830, when word was brought to 1 1 1 in on ouo occasion of the conversion of a prominent man, although so plain, quiet and unruliicd ordinarily, his tears anil few expressions of joy revealed at that moment the true sentiments of a deep and tender heart. Edward Klrklaud, who joined the churcli by lotter ln July, 1844, and who died, after 22 years of membership, In 1800, was probably tho man of most edu cation, as lie was certainly one of the most efficient, of the men who have built up the church. He at once took a high position, was rarely absent from prayer meeting, and was a special friend of foreign missions, which lie was wont eloquently and force fully to urge upon the church, keeping himself better Informed upon the subject than any one else.

Ho was for several years superintendent of tho Sunday school, took a live interest in all the alfairs of the church, and was preeminently a strong ami good man. Franklin Holbrook Fesscnden, who was born in 1811, joined the church In September, 1831, and died ln 1803, was a very godly man, a man who put his hand to the plow and looked not back. He was for three years deacon, and raised the money for the first organ. He was active in the sometimes unwillingly given service of asking for money needed for good work, a service which ho cheerfully rendered and nobly honored. Deacon Daniel B.

Thompson, who died in 1870, having been a member of the churcli for 40 years, was a man ready for every good word and work, a man of prayer, always at prayer meeting, ready to give to the utmost of his ability, and to do it joyfully. Asahel Clapp, Joseph G. Root, Hannibal Hadley, Ferdinand Tyler and Deacon Barber are some of the strong men, among others, who should, If time permitted, bo spoken of as beloved and faithful workers in this church. The llrtotril mill Women of the Church. A marked source of spiritual power ln our history yet remains to be mentioned tlie preeminent character and prayerful-ness of our godly women.

For many years the organized circle, with constitution and special requirements for admission, known as the ladies' prayer meeting, was maintained. At one time 00 names were on the roll. The heart of the spiritual life of the church was in this meeting. It is one of the distinctive things in the history of tho church. Prominent among these good women was Mrs.

John Holbrook, already mentioned, for 45 years a member, whose generous donation of $500 went far to provide the parsonage. Mrs. Patty Fessenden was a woman of the finest and gentlest and noblest personality, born to be a queen, loved, admired and looked up to by all, whose decisions were always awaited and affectionately accepted. The circle of ladies in which she thus stood was marked not only by piety but by a dignity, nobility and courtliness of manner that could not be forgotten. Mrs.

Elliot should be specially recalled. Mrs. Sarah Goodhue and her sister, Mrs. Dorcas Goff, were remarkable for their piety and character. Mrs.

Goodhue maintained to the last her keen interest iu the church, and her kindly, beautiful nature is well symbolized in the perfect window in ner memory, pointing always upward Her character as a Christian was ni.mv- smtui uer every side was a gem. Her prayers for the church were unceasing. and "her children rise up and call her messed." Other cherished names aro thnsn nf rrs Harriet Holbrook. earnest, b.vmtfni an.i discreet; Mrs. Elizabeth Cune, for whom a personal love and admiration only makes more clear the strength and trust of her consistent Christian character; Mrs.

Gracla minister, vvnose character combined loveliness and stroneth in a rom.irk-.ilit Miss Fanny Goff, somewhat eccentric, but uean inn oi Kindness and love, and wah a mind of great ability and retentivo. iicas jirs. uea. mruer, devoted, caretaking, a woman of judgment and oversight; Miss Susan B. Salisbury, who.

in ndva years but with young and interested heart, 13 otiii itu lis. Mrs. Sarah Goodhue fib fin In trae nlmnot the first to make any of those welcome gifts which sometimes so help on the best work of the church, and her munificent and wise bequest is HOW nno nf tlinto not- er-falUng springs which no winter's cold can freeze, and no summer drought can quench, but one always flowing, a perpetual blessitKT In Rn.ll. "uu .1 UUC3. These make but a part of that cloud of witnesses, who.

in heave n. nrA nair no watching us in sympathy, and waiting for juui mem youuer. Their prayers vu.u uciure uou like sweet in cense. It seems as If the Christian's prayer pence and joy and love Was answered In the very air That afu Iu strain above." Let us imitate these before, in all those thlnus that meet to be partakers of the inheritance of tiiu a.tints ill UgUl, They have left the cloud and the tempest Have reached thebalui and the cheer Have found the end of their sorrow. As well as tho end of their fear Hate met the dear ones departed Have known them and clasped their hands 'or m.iiic, An living the Saviour to bless." P.

P. Y. B. O. Xo Further Illrl.lrn.I Will He Paid.

Five vwn of Ending the People's hllv Cl 1 has advanced rap. idly. J.C.Davis was appointed reenu-. a year ago On taking possession of tho ollice and Its contents he found by a careful inventory taken ln assets of the order, at a judicious valua- tion. amounted in asun rvtn uo invest- nients were chiefly bonds and mortgage, During the year the income from these in vestments collected 1.

woS expenses amount-" ing to $8000 have been paid in full As sessraents to the amount of $8000 have been refunded to a nf Sfll iiu a uiviuenu of mk per cent of claims of certificate holders for assessments paid for tl Te-serve and benefit funds has been dedarod and Is now payable. The E' "rlbutlon by the numuer of I1US is be paid. Xo further dividend will Dtaftieaa Tai.i.n it- to cure deafness an.i remedies. Deafness ls lonal uU'SiV are caused liv of ten cured by Hail's I'atarrli Cure that cannnt l-. lurs.free t'lIKVi'v farsoid by Druggets.

Toledo, THE GRAND AHMV ENCAMPMENT To lie Held n( I our rai.ul.Utri, for I inaiidcr tiiiiunl Slr.tl,,,, Woman's Itrller Co. General orders have been aattl to the 27th annual r' the Vermont dopattment of the t.rjJi Inntl in l.n l.nl.l 1- "Mn(l ij tiviil III ml- fljt In Burlington, Jan 30. tin nt. tlin Van Vnaa 11,,... Iiall of administration will meet at head- tho evening of the 20th to audit counts of the assistant eral and to act as a committee uaia.

tcuiu mJOKi'I' I- by Department Commander 1 tmedl memoeroi ine committee on the governor and B. Cannon, uJ lows Falls on tho report of the a-NtaJ adjutant general. The encampment open at 10:30 A. and there will tij nnlor Tl "1 u.llt l.nl.l In i- opera house tinder the auspices of .1 (.. -1 puat.

vuiiuiiaiiuui-lll-llici Adaills knrt staii, uov. rimer, rast commam -r in oiuei veazey, uen. A. lirant, (inri w. urout, ocnator rrocior and othei dis.

tlngulshed men are expected to be pn Bl The candidates forthe office of depart m. commanuer aro ex-uov. d. Ormsbp, I ,1 -r T.1 11 1. uiaiiuuii, ui, Drancil OI ewnni Dr.

Henry Boynton of Woodstock and 0 d. li. l-dicia 01 Montpciier. The cent seems iu uu uetweeu ex-uov. urmsboo an.

Dr. Branch, and it is predicted that thi latter win ne elected. ine annual meeting of the vcruior.t vision of the Woman's Relief corps will 1,1 held at Burlington Jan. 30 and 31. MrJ l-icnora iiowe of urattleboro is a tn'iubl of the committee to act on the report of tbl senior vice president, and Mrs.

A. L-aud 1'uinatn on mat ot secretary, and Ell-n Haskell of Grafton on instituting and ij stalling olllcer. Mrs. Minna G. Hooker a member of tlie committee on courtesies.

The hotels at Burlington will give n-dul eu rates during me encampment. Tin-rail roads will sell tickets for fare one good Jan. 20 to Feb. 1 inclusive. THE FARMERS' MECHANICS' CHANGE.

The Annual Mniulnv -Thr rhniiKe Has Pnl.l Over Members In Illrl. lends on Their TradJ There was an unusually large attendan at the annual meeting ot the Farmers Mechanics' exchange, held in Grand Arnil nun mummy aiieruooii. me report Manager E. W. Harlow showed that thl t.

i amount of business transacted duricl 1803 was SS2, 300, and that a dividend six per cent on the capital stok and jl per cent on the members' trade ill IJ paid. L. M. Howe was chosen presiden; t. u.

weld, secretary; I. B. Taft, I). Cobb, S. B.

Emerson, M. I. Reed and 1 laylor. directors; E. D.

Whltnev. S. Jones andGeorce E. Crowell. auditors 1 he exchange is a cooperative orranizi'Stwi tion wuicn has been successful from ttJ start, and nennlp iinneniialnforl wltl, -M business will doubtless be surprised to knoj that it has paid in dividends to membel on their trade over 537.000.

That this the cise is shown by the report below, gil Ing the business for each year. This port was read at the meeting Monday D. P. Cobb. Capital Dividend Ami Stock Trade Per cent Di' SM 7.552." 5 lis 30 9.71 CS1" 3 9.9-.7.4.S 10 1M 1390 il.073.Oi) M) 1.141 IU-nS S5.h6.-j 31 15 31,399.34 10 l.sOl 3JS5 10 i.Vg 37-JO 43.NM 49 3 1.57S 3- 50.456 02 1.1 3,000 513i) 57,400 69 13 3 scsa ei.3i7.s5 ia 3.

atria 6S.4SS.C5 10 3 'ITS' r430 C6.655.!U 13 75s3 73.5t7.;rt 10 a.JX) swo rr.154.46 10 im: M16O 9S.399.M 10 ViZ Year 1ST8 1B79 1SS1 is! 1SS3 1-A! ittsr lt4s. 18S9 iei 1891 1MI2 193 194 Total-37 iM A. BENTLEY WORTHINGTON. t'liaptrr in thr History of I A'otorlons llignniist and inillrr. Mrs.

Plunkett-Worthington, the notd urisuan scientist, is in liuanclal straits cnristchurch, New Zealand, and li, written to friends in this country for a sistauce. She has quarreled with her hu band, A. Bentley Worthlngton, and tin have separated. Mrs. Plunkett-Worthin; ton caused a sensation in New York 18S0, by contracting an agreement ina nage with Worthington and living wi: him as his wife, while her aged husban.

-vir. 1'iunkett, continued to reside und the same roof. The story of this strans alliance being published brought to lisi: Ilia fnnl H' iu.il urimiigion was a genen swindler and bigamist, having married merous women In Georgia, West Virgini Ohio, Tennessee, North Dakota and ctb states. As one incident after another his Infamous career cropped out he becan alarmed, and the whole "family" sudden disappeared. In New Zealand the coup built a tempie in which they expound; their strange theories.

They drew to the faith many of the people of that countr who supported them handsomely. A sp'J occurred when Worthington attempted i make an amendment to the doctrine, ad he finally repudiated his wife. It will tj remembered that at the time of Worthln ton exposure In New York city he haul sister living in Brattleboro who was pron Inent In social circles here. It was stood at the time that detectives were sei to Brattleboro to watch her home, as thought that Worthington might b. hiding here.

BRATTLEBORO SAVINGS BANK.I TllO Corporators of the tlrartlnhnrn il ings bank, after dining together at til iirooks House yesterday, held their annual meeting at the bank's commoi! rooms in Bank block. Th made show that this carefully managed a auuu institution has had an prosperous year's business in spite of financial stress that bn uas not lost a dollar during the Jl and, Indeed, not In the last 17 years, oii Investment made during that time. Its 1 posits increased S100.201.0S during tl year, 18,000 of which was gained in tl last six months, whlln (l, Us cross earnings last, wnr $50,870.70 of which was credited to dojul iT. 11 paid in taxtf Charged Off' on nreniiums n.ild nn houl purchases and accrued interest and ri vault and fixtures, and was t.vl Tied tO SllmlllS. Tbn tntal naaote nf thl oanic, Jan.

1, were $1,577,755.80. and til surplus was $115,225.51. Tho "quick al sets" of the bank, in the form of municipal bonds, are over having been increased over $30,000 duriil me last year, rue banK has never renuim uy iimo notice from depositors desiring withdraw their money. The list of officii elected for the coming year is given iu co nection with the annual statement eH Where printed. There aro two changes me board of nim a being substituted fnrhls father IT.

H.I ris, deceased, and F. K. Barrows for lull Clarke, who declined a reeiectm it. 11. li rack-el I nml 1) also elected members of tho corporation.

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