THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 Townshend James B. BEMIS, who is under bonds to appear befoe the grand jury at the next term of county court for the alleged offence of stealing turkeys in Grafton, and who had left town, as many supposed permanently, came back last Friday on the morning train. He was seen to pass through the village and Deputy LOVELL of Bellows Falls was at once notified of the fact. Deputy Lovell telephoned Deputy WINSLOW of Townshend to arrest Bemis and hold him until he could arrive. Deputy Winslow had already had papers put in his hands to take him on private debt, and being thus armed with double authority started for his man, who he found in a barn. After making the arrest Bemis asked the privilege of going to his father's to see if he would not settle the matter. Soon after reaching his father's Deputy Lovell arrived, and as his writ was only for private damages for stealing turkeys from a man in Springfield, Bemis's father, after much hesitation, settled both claims so far as the parties were concerned. Bemis claims to be innocent and has gone back on the farm in Brookline where he says he will remain if let alone, and behave himself. Quite a number of Townshend people have lost poultry, pigs and lambs during the last few months, so parties that are suspected of being guilty will be pretty closely watched in the future. Henry SALISBURY and wife leave town Friday for Schenectady, N. Y., where their three sons are engaged in business. The people of townshend very much regret Mr. Salisbury's leaving town, and the se regrets are not confined to the members of the Congregational church, as implied sometime ago in the Reformer. This item was not noticed at the time by your correspondent, as he deemed it useless, know that Mr. Salisbury had committed the unpardonable sin toward the present adminstration in being an honest and sincere Republican, and that he must "go." At the time referred to there had been a petition to the post-office department circulated to have Mr. Saulisbury reinstated in office. Only three, so far as your correspondent knows, were shown the petition without signing it. This petition contained about 100 petitioners, 18 male members of the Congregational church and 26 male members of the Baptist church, including both pastors. At the usual town meeting held to raise money the first Tuesday in December, and which, in consequence of some other matters coming before the town, was attended by an unusual number, it was on motion of S.D. WINSOW, 2d, unanimously voted. "That the town of Townshend, represented by its legal voters, now tender to Henry Salisbury our thanks for the efficient and impartial manner in which he has discharged the duties of Town Clerk for the past 16 years, and while we sincerely regret his decision to go to a neighboring state, we hope he may have the confidence of the people to whom he goes as much as he had enjoyed that of the citizens of Townshend." Mrs. Chas. BURNHAM and her son John have left town and it is feared they do not intend to return, as Mrs. Burnham has put her farm on the river into Oscar R. GARFIELD's hands to sell. The annual meeting of the BIRCHARD post will be held next Wednesday eening for the election of officers. Leland & Gray seminary opened Tuesday with 21 students. If Prof. DAVIDSON had been in town two weeks earlier he might have had a much larger number and doubtless will as the term progresses. Henry SALISBURY has sold his undertaking business to Chas. TAFT & son, who will conduct the business hereafter. At the town meeting on Tuesday the town voted to raise 80 cents on a dollar of the grand list to pay the running expenses of the town the past year and $1000 of the railroad indebtedness. The expenses have been unusually large the last year in consequence of the building of a tomb and extensive repairs on the old burying ground. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 12 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

Hello, I was just reminded of my grandparents' marriage. I had heard before that they had "eloped" to White River Junction, VT. But last fall the Stoneham, MA, Town Clerk told me their record had this: Silas Dean Lewis married Clarissa Adelaide Kidder daughter of G. Sandford & Louise W. (Rice) Kidder on August 31, 1916 in Bellows Falls, VT. (They would have been 18 and 17, but she possibly stated she was 18.) I just looked on-line and found this, which says that Bellows Falls is a village in Rockingham (Windham Co.). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellows_Falls,_Vermont Would a marriage record for them (1916) be in Rockingham ? (Actually I just decided to e-mail the Town Clerk in Bellows Falls.) Also, I'm curious whether "people from MA eloping to VT in the 1900 to 1920 timeframe" would have their names showing up in local newspapers. Betty (near Lowell, MA) FYI: I'm still looking on-line and I see that White River Junction is a village within Hartford, VT, and that is in Windsor Co. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_River_Junction,_Vermont So, Rockingham and Hartford are in different counties and the villages are not really close to each other. Also, I'm seeing that these 2 counties are in southern VT, not northern VT as I had been thinking. ... Here is a term I don't remember seeing before: "a census-designated place" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Census-designated_place

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 South Newfane The people were gratified last Sunday to see their paostor so far recovered as to be able to occupy his pulpit again. He had been very much missed in the meetings for the last two or three weeks previous. Mrs. COLBURN of Townshend spoke to the ladies of the church and society last Monday afternoon and evening on foreign missions. In the afternoon the ladies orgainzed a mission band. Our winter term of school opened last Monday with Miss Abbie FISH of Fayetteville as teacher. Our town superintendent, H. W. BAILEY, began his winter term of school at Fayetteville last Monday Mrs Alice BAILEY teaches at Brookside this winter. Walter KING of Marlboro teaches the school at Marlboro Branch. FrankJ. PERRY is quite ill. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 12 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 Putney The STOWELL Manufacturing Company's building is nearly completed, and is being painted venetian red with white trimmings. The two main lines of shafting are on hand, and the engine and other appurtenances are daily expected. The WARD studio has been taken down to make room for a driveway at the west end of the building. Mrs. Dr. FOSTER, who has been seriously ill from congestion of the lungs, is now convalescent. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 12 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

Hi Ruth, Thank you for posting these. I'd like to remind others that it is another reason for researchers to search the archives of the Lists for your surnames ! You never know when one, little tidbit of information from an old newspaper article will help you research your ancestors. Betty (near Lowell, MA) (My great-uncle, Clinton KIDDER (b1907 MA) was a 9-yr-old boy in Winchester, MA, standing in a street when a truck hit him. He lost an entire leg because of it. I would love to find a newspaper article ~1916 MA which mentions the accident.) (He lived to past 1980, having learned how to create "artificial limbs" out of wood and leather after he became an adult.) (Clinton's older sister, Clarissa Adelaide KIDDER, was my grandmother, and in 1916, she and her boyfriend "eloped" to northern VT. I probably mentioned this on the List a few years ago.) Remember to check the archives of all the Lists and Boards for your surnames and place-names. And, please remember to check the on-line auctions for for your surnames and place-names.

I sure do. Neysa ----- Original Message ----- From: Ruth Barton To: vermont@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:30 PM Subject: [VERMONT] Vermont Phoenix newspapers Just a few words about the Vermont Phoenix newspaper articles I send in. These are from old papers I have found around the house. I try to post the different town columns, mostly the entire column. However, if there are lengthy items I sometimes don't post the whole item. Since my target audience is genealogical in nature I concentrate on items rich in names and places. Some are just plain funny or peculiar to us today and I include them for variety. Some of the best, which doesn't lend itself well to transcription, is the advertisements. I have quite a large collection of these papers and will send articles from time to time until folks tell me they are tired of them. Hope some of you enjoy them and get some information from them. Ruth -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT ************************************************* List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Keep them coming, Ruth. I am sure the majority of us enjoy them, even if we don't find a relative among them. Joan Beach Little ----- Original Message ----- > > I have quite a large collection of these papers and will send articles > from > time to time until folks tell me they are tired of them. Hope some of you > enjoy them and get some information from them. Ruth > -- >

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 Newfane Birchard POST is said to have been $6 "out" by the late panoramic exhibition of war scenes at FAyetteville and $1 "in" at Townshend. A Mr. GAGE of Bellows Falls has moved into the WAKEFIELD house. I transpires that Mr. KILBURN did not dispose of his farm, as supposed, at the auction last week. -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 Brattleboro Rev. C. H. MERRILL of West Brattleboro will preach at the Centre church next Sunday. Rev. Wm. L. JENKINS will preach at the Unitarian church next Sunday in exchange with Mr. CROTHERS. The bailiffs have given a policeman's commission to T. W. EASON, the night watchman in CROWELL's building. E. H. PUTNAM was chosen commander of Sedgwick Post, G. A. R., at the annual meeting held Wednesday evening. the national board of fire underwriters has posters up offering a reward of $250 for the detection and conviction o fthe incendiar;y who fired the buildings at West Dummerston. Elroy STODDARD, an exoerienced miller, has fitted up the grist-mill connected wit BARRETT's machine shop. Next Sunday evening Rev. E. W. WHITNEY will give a lecture to young people. Michael HIGGINS, an Irish boy, whose home is on Elliot street, fell backward through a hatchway at the Estey shop yesterday and received a spinal injusry, though it is hoped that the case will not prove serious. The ladies of the Green street book club met with Mrs. A. H. HINES Wednesday evening for their annual supper and sale of books. E. P. WHITE writes from Sioux Falls, Dak., that one of the luxuries enjoyed by himself and family at Thanksgiving was Townshend apples at $3per barrel, and he says they found the quality far superior to that of the native fruit. The coal with which they keep warm costs $11.50 a ton. Mr. EDWARD's of the firm of Edwards & Lillis has spent several days this week in market selecting specialities in holiday goods for the firm's customers. A. C. DAVENPORT informs us that he has received about one-half of Littell's Living Age to complete the 68 volumes lately gven to the Brattleboro Free Library. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. ROGERS gave a party last evening at their residence on Clark street, in commemoration of their 13th wedding anniversary. At November meetings of the Chautauquan Loyal Circle Miss Nora PROSSER gave a summary of the first book of Caesar, and Miss WILDER a selection, "Virgina." Dr. WEBSTER returned Monday from his trip to Orangeburg, Sc., to leave his wife at this father's for the winter. Mrs Webster endured the journey well and appeared to receive benefit from the change. Mrs. EDDY reamains with her for the present. It was reported in the Boston Journal yesterday that Henry M. BURT of Newton, Mass. has been seriously ill with pneumonia for a week past. Mr. Burt is well known in Brattleboro as a former newspaper man here and the editor o f the little volume of "Attracctions of Brattleboro." The Rutland Herald says "Henry C. HARRIS of Centre Rutland goes to Des Moines to live. Mr. Harris will open a dry goods store with a cousin, Hardie C. HARRIS. Hardie C. Harris is a son of Chas. Harris of West Brattleboro and was brought up here. He is well remembered in this village as a clerk in the grocery store of Frost & Goodhue. The Centre Congregational church, at its meeting held last Friday evening voted unanimously to concur with the society in extending a call to the Rev. Chas. O. DAY, and chose Deas. C. F. THOMPSON, W. A. DUTTON and B. A. CLARK a committee to join with the committee from the society in completing and carrying out the necessary arrangements. The society at the adjourned meeting held on Monday evening chose James M. TYLER, D. D. HARRIS and E. C. CROSBY a committe to act with the committee from the church. Mrs. D. S. SHERWIN is going to Neponset, Mass. Miss Nellie YEAW has taken the local agency for John B. Gough's new book. Miss Mary DONNELL andher mother will occupy the tenement in Retting's building recently vacated by John RETTING, Jr. Mr. and Mrs CONNORS has moved from the Ranger & Thompson building into the DICKERMAN house on Elliot street, and C. B. PARK has moved from Tyler block to the tenement--(the rest missing) Mr. BROOKS has decided on the five trustees inwhom he will vest his proposed gift to the town, and the general plan fo the library building, which was submitted to these trustees on Wednesday evening, has taken Definite shape. The trustees whom Mr. Brooks names are, besides himself, Hon. B. D. HARRIS, Dr. Joseph DRAPER, Hon. J. M. TYLER and Col. J. J. ESTEY. (There is a lengthy description of the size and layout of the building.) -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 State Affairs--bits of news from all over the state WOODSTOCK--Prosper MERRILL's barn in Woodstock was burned Wednesday morning and a portion of his residence badly damaged; total loss probably $6000, insurance $6500. BURLINGTON--Miss Louisa HOWNARD, sister of the late John P. HOWARD of Burlington, has given real estate worth $10,000to the Howard relief society of that city. RANDOLPH--The Free Press says that the important case of the Spiritualists against the town of Randolph for a mandamus to compel the selectmen to give them a share of the public money for the support of the gospel, which was tried in the county court and went to the supreme court, has been decided in favor of the town. PLYMOUTH--Plymouth has another big gold mining company with a capital stock of $1,000,000 and a vein of ore that is claimed to yield the enormous amount of from $27 to $247 a ton. It will begin operations immediately upon and near the Rooks mining camp. Boston capitalists are interested in the affair. NORTH TROY--A despatch from North Troy says taht the partially decomposed body of Chapin MARDEN, lighthouse keeper at Owl's Head in Lake Memphremagog, was found in bed last Friday. Appearances indicated that death occurred two weeks ago. Navigation had been suspended and the absence of the lights was not noticed. I love this one, you don't find news of this sort in this day and age. CASTLETON--Mary STEELE of Castleton, a dissolute unmarried woman, 54 years old, was found dead on a lounge in her house last Saturday night badly bruised, somewhat cut about the head and the room in great disorder. She had been on a spree andher brother Guy, who lives with her, had also been on a protracted drunk. The dead woman had led a curious life. She had considerable business talent, and was a sharp and pushing saleswoman. She sold women's underwear about Rutland county and canvassed for books. Her tall, angular form was familiar in that section. She made moneya nd had received a considerable amount on the day of the murder. After a business trip she would have a protracted spree, her brother occasionally joining her. She would lock herself in the house and lie drunk for days. The couple lived aloof from all neighbors. Her brother was suspected of having murdered her, but an autopsy and inquest made it probable that she died from a long debauch or had perhaps taken laudanum with intent to commit suicide. her money has all been accounted for and not arrests will be made. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 12 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 Wilmington The union Sunday school concert held in the Universalist church las Sunday evening, under the auspices of the W.C. T. U., was very profitable and entertaining. The exercises did credit both to the organization and to the young people who took part. The school in District 9, taught by Miss Nellie WINN of Jacksonville, closed a 14 week s session on the 25th inst. Of the 11 scholars attending, two were but 4 years of age. Five of the 9 legal schollars were not absent or tardy, viz., Elbie PIKE, Mertie PIKE, Florence PIKE, Frankie RAY and Mary WILLIAMS; little Florence PIKE had only one-half day's absence. Alexander HAMILTON, who has been at work in Searsburg for some time past, strted for California last Monday. Miss Kate DIX has gone to Troy, N. Y. to study music this winter. (Corrected from last week.) Chas. SNOW has so far recovered from the hurts he received on the railroad at Readsboro as to be moved home last week, and is now improving quite fast. John G. BATCHELDER and sons have taken a large wood job of Newton Bros. of Readsboro. The winter term of the village schools began las Monday, with Mr. F. F. WARD of Westminster and Miss Mary HOUGHTON of Marlboro as teachers. Rev. L. H. FISHER preached in the Universalist church last Sunday. Rev. B. G. RUSSELL, who has ben pastor of the Universalist church for a few months past, has returned to his home in Rochester, Vt. Dentist AM. M. JOHNSON has gone to Wardsboro for a few days. S. T. DAVENPORT bid off the Haskell store for $801 at auction of N. M. HASKELL's goods, Monday. O. O. WAWRE has been to market again this week. No bid have been received as yet to furnish the 100 tons of ice for the creamery association. Mrs. J. D. COLBURN of Townshend, formerly missionary in Burmah, lectured in the Baptist church Wednesday and Thursday evenings. J. L. CLARK, 2d, has made arrangements so that orders for printing can be left at O. O. WARE's store, where they will receive the earliest attention. Joel GRAVES offers his farm for sale. A good charce for some one. Frank SNOW , who bid off the getting of 25 cords of wood for the creamery assciation, hs let the job of cutting it to Bert and Clayton WHEELER,ad of drawing it to C. A. LAMB. Merchant WARE has shipped about $400 worth of homemade woolen hose and mittens this season; and the season is not near over yet. The boys have improved the fine skating on the village pond the past week. G. A. BOYD recently sold one of the best horses in town to a Troy party. BURR & AMES advertise to have music for the rollerskaters Saturday evening. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 11 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 West Townshend Cider-mill closed for the season, after an unusually large run. A literary society has been organized, which meets at different places and is quite interesting. Several couples attended the exhibition at Jamaica on Thanksgiving evening, and pronounce it first class. A committee has been appointed to see about having a Christmas tree, and as they are of the go-ahead sort, we expect they will decide to have one. School opened Monday with 40 scholars and Miss Emma HOUGHTON of Brattleboro as teacher. The hens and turkeys about here are allmad because Sid GARFIELD doesn't own them, since he has built that nice house for his--and we don't blame them. The new store on the corner is doing quite a flourishing business. S. E. WILLIAMS, our new postmaster, has greatly improved the driveway around his house. -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

Just a few words about the Vermont Phoenix newspaper articles I send in. These are from old papers I have found around the house. I try to post the different town columns, mostly the entire column. However, if there are lengthy items I sometimes don't post the whole item. Since my target audience is genealogical in nature I concentrate on items rich in names and places. Some are just plain funny or peculiar to us today and I include them for variety. Some of the best, which doesn't lend itself well to transcription, is the advertisements. I have quite a large collection of these papers and will send articles from time to time until folks tell me they are tired of them. Hope some of you enjoy them and get some information from them. Ruth -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 West Halifax The ladies' benevolent society, one and all, with their friends, are invited to meet with Mrs. Oscar HOWE next Thrusday afternoon and evening. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 Vernon Elder J. HEMENWAY will preach in the chapel next Sunday at 10:30 A. M. and 1:30 P. M. The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs. Marshall LEE next Wednesday afternoon, and adjourn to Whithed's hall in the evening for a social dance. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 11 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 Jamaica O. N. WARDWELL has the WHEELER steam mill nearly ready for the winter run of sawing at it s new site near the depot. T. L. HOLLAND, who is unable to labor on account of ill heath, has taken an agency to sell Frost & Peterson's "perforated veneer seats" for chairs, which he sells in connection with some other small wares. Wales CHENEY has his new residence nearly ready to move into. When fully completed he will have the finest house in town. H. E. SPENCER had the misfortune to lose a good ox a short time ago. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 11 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 Jacksonville Nov. 28th, mercury at zero. For some days past sleighing has been very good. The school in District 3 began Monday' Miss E. GRIFFIN of Halifax, who taught last, teacher. Village schools open next Monday, with the same teachers as last term--Misses WHITNEY and HOBART. Christmas will be celebrated at the Universalist church on Thursday evening, 24th inst. A speciality of ladies' cloaks and a supply of Christmas goods may be found as usual at the store of N. L. STETSON. DeaL. A. WARREN has recently had an attackof hemorrhage similar to those he has occasionally had for some time past. The house and lot owned by the late Harriet KINGSBURY are to be sold. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 11 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 Guilford Centre The question for discussion at the lyceum to be held in the town hall to-morrow (Saturday) evening is: "resolved, That the state ought to adopt the town system of schools." Disputants--Affirmative, W. G. WORDEN, G. H. ROBB; negative, Dr. H. A. HICKS, Dan WILLARD. H. R. CHASE and family of Northampton, Mass., spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. C.'s father, Deacon S. WHEELER, where she remains a few days. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 11 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

THE VERMONT PHOENIX AND RECORD AND FARMER Friday, December 4, 1885 East Dover George BOLSTER's horse barn was burned last weekwith some three tons of hay, a sleigh, harnesses, and a few farming tools. Cause of fire unknown. Charles ROBERTS, while at work in the woods last Friday for Prouty & Brown, hurt two fingers of his left hand quite seriously. They were dressed by Dr. WHITE of Williamsville. Transcribed by Ruth Barton 11 May 2008 -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: UnaDughlas Surnames: GOVRO; MORWAY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.unknown/1712.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Update: I have learned that MORWAY was Matilda's surname. Joseph was her father. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.