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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-12-05
D E A F N E S S
and Discharges from the Ears
Of Children.

Mothers look well after the ears of your children.
W hen you have spoken to them in an ordinary
tone OF voice and receive reply, don't scold or
punish them, but rather have their ears examined
and IN nine cases out of ten slight deafness is the
cause OF their lnattention Such cases should re-
celve the immediate attention of Il skiful Aurist
Tor allowed to run their course every cold taken
no matter how slight increases the dulness of
hearing, until complete and sometimes incurable
deafness is the result. Discharges from the
ear, generally the result of scarlet fever measles
scrofula &c., if neglected, are productive of the
greatest injury both to the mind and body of the
sufferer, particularly, however, to the hearing
Patients have been brought to us for examination
hopelessly deaf who in childhood might have been
entirely cured had their cases received the re-
quiste attention.
Discharge from the ear aside from the danger
to the hearing, is productive of Epieptc Fits St.
Vitus Dance, ldiocy Paralysis, and host of small
er malades The very disagreeable and sometimes
very offensive odor attending this complaint.
should be looked upon warning voice of the
dangerous condition of the ear Discharge from
the ear as well as Deafness in children can gem
orally be cured by painless treatment which can
be applied by the patients themselves at their own
home Thus can be averted the dangerous com
plant which would impede their future usefulness
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Warning against Procrastlnation.

As the spark which causes a conhagration des-
truc.ive enough to lay whole city in ashes can be
extinguished by the pressure of finger, and the
mighty avalanche which brushes everything in its
course and buries whole villages under its ponde-
rous masses of snow could be arrested at its
starting point by the Intervention of hand, so
the inflammation which causes an incurable Deaf
can most generally be removed by few weeks
of treatment, and all danger to hearing averted,
if attended to in time No delay, therefore,
should be allowed to occur in procuring compe-
tent medical assistance as soon as the slightest
morbid condition OF the Ear becomes manifest.
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Local Items.

Attention is called to the advertisement of
Edward Barlow which will be found by no
means too long to be interesting He is
quite correct in saying that the goods there
enumerated are not all of his stock. Getting
the best goods at the lowest price the market
affords, and selling them at a moderate profit.
he has built up very large trade for himself
and this has been frequently observed, that
the statements in his advertisements are in.
variably supported by the goods and prices
actually ofered,-he does just what he says.
Trade elsewhere if you think best but take
our advice and go to Barlow's
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CURE OF BLINDNESS.
From Jason b. Thomas, NJ. d.
THoRNDIKE, Mass, Jan. /, Il

THoRNDIKE, Mass, Jan. !, 1868.
Attracted by Drs. Lghthill & Smyths reputa-
ton, recommended to them several years ago, a
certain Mrs. A. II. Holden of our village, who had
been blind with cataract for many years. and had
been operated upon by several oculists of note
without any benefit. Not discouraged by these
facts, DR.. Lighthill operated upon her, and much
to the surprise of all her friends, restored her to
perfect sight, which has been good ever since.
The remarkable success which he had in the
above mentioned case, and others which came
under my notice, induced me to place under his
charge my mother-in-law, Mrs. Mandell of Hard.
wick, Mass. who had been blind for the past two
years, and it affords great pleasure and satsfac
ton to report her complete restoration of sight.
| am certain the public will be benefited by
recommending Drs Lighthill Smyth to all who
may require the services of skillful and reliable
Opthalmic Surgeons
JASON b. THOMAS, NJ. d.
Thorndike. Mass.
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The principal reason that city people have
fairer compilations, reer, more elastic step,
brighter eyes and "A more genteel appearace
generally than those who pass their lives on
farms, is because the former are not tempted
by pure air and much exercise to gormandize
- not having very sharp appetites, but bet
ter knowledge Of the laws which govern good
health, they are more moderate and nicer in
the selection Of their food, being careful to
partake only at proper intervals when re-
quired, while country people eat ravenously
whatever is set before them, without regard
to time or digestion. Pork and other fat and
greasy provisions, often badly cooked (the
cook being generally badly paid for filling a
dozen situations in one, "ior life'), enter
largely into their supply and used in such
quantities that often tired system, after a
bard day s labor fails to properly perform its
office, throwing impurities to the surface of
the skin, causing it to become yellow, rough,
and often red and pimply-the persons dull,
heavy and Flooding in appearance.
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SIGHT AND
ReStored.
FROM
- FROM -
Very REV. FATHER DRU0N.
DRs. LIGHTHILL e. SMITH,


DEAR S1Rs Your wonderful skill in the EYE
AND EAR DISEASES is now so well known, that
my testimony may seem to be superhuous But
feel in duty bound toward you and the Public to
make known the following case which l watched
with the deepest interest from its very commence
ment. When four weeks ago Mr.. Morris McKin-
nerney, young man from Chateaugay, n Y,
came here with my advice, in search of health,
he was in the most miserable state, being almost
totally blind, just able to distinguish daylight
from darkness His health and his sight had been
growing worse and worse every day tor the eighteen
months previous, till at length all hope of saving
him had disappeared. nm happy now to be able
to state that, under your treatment he has already
recovered so far to walk without any guide in
the streets and every day brings on him marked
improvement. One month has done for this young
man what could not be expected till after five or
six months of regular and successful treatment
In his name and in the name of his parents who
are surprised at such prompt and almost I'M
expected recovery, / thank you and hope that
many afflicted ones will seek and find the same
speedy relief at your hands.
Truly Yours,
z. DRUON, V. G.
st. Adams, Vt, June 18th, 1871.
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STATEMENT OF
MR.. c. +. CLARKE,
UPHOLsTERER AND CABINET-MAkER.
36 Church St., Burlington, VT
TO the Public.

This is to certify that some six
years ago was troubled severely with disease of
my kidneys, which resulted in DIABETES, of which
suffered as no language describe, in spite Of
the best medical aid could obtain, for upwards of
five years Hearing of the reputation of Drs.
Lighthll Smyth in their successful treatment o I
chronic diseases applied to them as a last resort
and | must confess with but little hope of getting
relief. However, am happily disappointed, for
in three months | have received such marked
benefits that l have gained in flesh ten pounds,
and now look forward for speedy cure.
l make this statement unsolicited by Drs Light
hill ~ Smyth, and hope it may be the means Of
belefitting others.
c. F. CLARkE
Rnrlinntnn. Enh 81 1871
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Cure of Rheumatism of the Heart.
Important Letter from Mr.. Z. T. PAGE,
Of the VI. c. X. X.

BURLINGTON, W., Feb l6 1871
DIS. LIGHTHILL 4 SMYrH -
DEAR SrRs-In answer to your inquiries re-
garding my case, am happy to say that you have
effected a complete cure. Not symptom of the
disease, which gradually passed away over month
since, has returned. With many thanks for your
kind attention and skillful treatment of my case.
remain sincerely your friend,
T. L. PAGE.
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Method of Detecting Incipient Deafness

As soon as the least difficulty is experienced in
hearing whisper or conversation carried on in a
tone or when children have to be called or add
dressed several times before they pay any atten-
ton the state of hearing should at once be tested
Hold IN ordinary hard ticking watch six feet from
the ears and if the ticking cannot be heard at that
distance it may be taken for granted there is some
thing wrong about the ears which requires looking
after and which does not admit of delay
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Thi, paragraph, which we find in the Louis

This paragraph, which we find in the Louis
Vile COurier-Journai, will be appreciated by
every journalist
One of the most sacred privileges Of a compos-
itor on morning newspaper, and one in the
exercise of which he is seldom interrupted by
the proof-reader. is the OF the comma There
are some printers who are not addicted to the
comma, and who do not space their lines with it (;
but no reader ought to question their right to
do so When it becomes necessary to announce
that "John Smith has always been a good Dem
ocrat." few commas make the expression read i,
Z" John Smith, has. always been good Demo
crat," and commas are ornamental and never do
any harm. There seems to be an insane preju-
dice against overworkng the comma. but time
will probably soften the feeling.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-12-05
Radical Cure OF Catarrh,

Important letter from Ctas. Snaead, ESQ.
HANCOCK HOUSE,,
Boston, Sept /, 1869.
DRs LIGHTHILL q SMYTH
Gentlemen,-ln answer to your inquiry regard
ing my case, am happy to state that the cure you
effected five years ago has proved to be permanent
although during that time have taken several
colds, yet the Catarrh, with which | suffered
severely previous to your treatment, has never
troubled me since.
Very truly yours,
CHAS. SMEAD
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:. F. CLARkE.


From Col. c. G. Greene, Proprietor of the
Boston Post
DRs. LIGHTHIIL AND SMYTH
Gentlemen, Having been under your treatment
for the past six months for Chronic Catarrh take
pleasure in saying in gratitude of kind and sElful
attention, that | have derived such essential be
neht from your practice as to induce the belief
that am cured at any rate, the symptoms Of the
disease have disappeared, trust not to return
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
c. G. GREENE.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-12-05

Another humble imitator Of George Washing.
ton has turned up. A Michigsnder presented
himself to the Sheriff, weeping, and said he could
not tell 9 lie; he had killed his wife and child
with his little Ratchet. The sheriff told him he
was too good to live much longer and the chances
ere that be will not.
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of West Topsham, Orangs Co., Vt
STATEMENT OF
MIR. SEBRA WILCOX.

BAKERSFIELD, Mays, 1871.
This is to certify that have been troubled with
deafness and noises in my left ear of long standing.
Could not hear watch tick in my deaf ear except
when pressed to the ear. called upon Drs. Light
hill & Smyth and had an operation performed,
which resulted in complete restoration of my
hearing Tle noises which had become very pain
full to me, having ceased altogether. l feel like
new man. For the benefit OF others similarly al
fected, make this statement
SEBRA WILCOX.
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RECENT STATEMENT.
DRs. LIGHTHILL & sMYTH,

DRs. LIGHrHlLL & SMYTH,
DEAR SIRs Since giving you the above letter,
| am happy to state that Mr.. McKinnerney has
steadily improved in sight and health and is now
quite well. Hoping that the successful results
obtained in his will be the means of bringing
other afflicted ones 10 you,
am sincerely your friend
T. DRUON.
St Adams, Vt, Aug. 8, 1871.
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Recent Statement Of c. p. Bill, Esq.

WEST ToPsHAM, W., Jan. 26, 1871.
DRs. DIeHrH1LL ( sMYrH =
GENTLEMEN In addition to the certificate l
gave you September 24th, 1870, would say, that
my hearing remains perfectly good, and have no
reason to doubt the permanency of the cure at
that time effected by you
Yours truly, c. F. BILL.
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Noises in the Ear,

Of whatever nature, whether resembling the roar
of the ocean, the kissing of steam, the ringing of
bells, the chirping of insects, other sounds
a sure indication of some abnormal condition, and
their warning voice of impending danger to the
hearing should be quickly obeyed.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-12-05

A MYSTERIOUS MuRDER.-A handsome,
well dressed man was found in a rather lone
ly street in Philadelphia, Monday morning
with his throat cut from ear to ear in such
manner as to preclude the first idea which
struck the discoveries, Of suicide. The
wound was made as Il butcher kills bullock,
first by making an indentation and then
turning the knife. The third finger of the
victims right hand was chewed off, also add
ing still more to the mystery. A woman in
the neighborhood had heard terrific scream,
and coal merchant near by had heard
screams and scufiiing and then all was quiet
The victim had only 76 cents on his person,
and whether or not robbery was the motive is
unknown. The mystery around the care is
peculiar, and the police have not the slight
est clew to 60 by, 80 the deed will have to go
into the records of those unfathomable crimes
which make the dark and apalling side Of
the life of a great city.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-12-05

DENTIST. -Read the advertisement of DIR.
S. j. BARBER, Dentist, also in first column
Of supplement. He has an extensive bust
ness pie lsant rooms, and splendid success.
His Rooms are located on the corner of
Church and Bank streets, burlington, VT
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REMARKABLE CURES OF
DEAFNESS.
Statement from MIR. M. Kavanaugh.

BURLINGTON Oct. I'D, 1870.
DRs. LIGHTHu.L & SMYTH
GENTLEMEN weeks ago | called at your
Office in this city to consult you III relation to
deafness in both of my ears. had been deaf IN
one for six years, the other one rapidly growing
worse during the past six months, until had to
be spoken to in loud tone of voice when quite
near, in order to hear at all After being under
your tratment for two weeks, am happy to say
that you have performed "a complete cure in both
ears, so that | can now hear the lowest whisper.
NJ. KANANAUGH.
State of Vermont,
Chittenden Bounty, IS.
AT Burlington, this oath day of October, 1870,
personally appeared NJ. Kavanaugh, and made
oath that the above statement by him subscribed
is true. Before me-
Ii. ii. IALCOTT,
Justice of Peace.
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cara ache.

Whether dull or violent, dartng throbbing,
is always an evidence of diseased condition of
the Ear, and calls for a careful examination and
suitable treatment.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-12-05

PATTERNS. We take pleasure in calling at
tention to the advertisement of Mrs. NJ. L.
Allen, in first column of supplement- in refer
ence to her superior PATTERNS, from the firm
of E. Buttricks Il Co.. $50 Broadway n. Y.
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Merino Undergarments.
EDWARD BARLOW,
No 156 Church Street.

We have usual Shirts and Drawers of the finest makes
of Merno, Cashmere and Saxony Wool and of domestic
manufacture for Ladies' Gentlemen, Boys and Misses We
have Just received a stock OF
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RECENT STATEMENT FROM
Rev. JOHN MOTT, ID. d.,
Minor College, Schenectady, ~ Y.

To THE PuBIc.-Some years ago Drs. LIGHT
HILL and SMYTH cured me of Deafness and Dis
charges from the Ear, of 40 years standing. At
that time gave them statement of the facts for
publication Since then my hearing has remained
perfectly good, discharges from my ears and
my general health is all that could be desired
JOHN MOTT.
Fonda N. Y, Sept -, 1870
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Drs. Lighthill & Smyth,

DEAR SIRs
Doubtless you will recollect having oper-
ated upon the eyes of my mother, removing Ca
taract from which she had suffered for fifteen years
1t is with heart full of gratitude that now advise
you of her complete restoration, and that she is
able to see perfectly well with the aid of specta-
cles). You not only removed the cataract, but
also heavy burden from the heart of each mem
Der of our family for had begun to consider her
case beyond the aid of all human skill. Do us the
kindness to accept our heartfelt thanks and best
wishes for your future success We regard the
money paid you mere nothing compared with
the benefit received. Consider us ever your
friends and servants.
Respectfully,
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Important Letter from C. p. Bill, endorsed
by c. II. Blodgett, of the firm Of
c. BiodgeH a. Son.

BURLINGTON, W. Sept. Oath, 1870.
DRs. LIaHTHIIL a SMYTH -
GENTLEMEN On seeing the testimonial Of
Col. C. q. Greene of the Boston Post, us adver-
tised in the Burlington Free Press, was led to
consult you in relation to deafness inmy right ear,
which was the result of n severe cold caught about
four months ago The single operation you have
performed is entirely successful, and my hearing
is apparently fully restored.
Very respectfully
c. =. BILL,
of West Topshan, Orangs Co., Vt
/ endorse the above statement with pleasure,
hoping it may benefit Drs Lighthill A Smyth.
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Respectfully

Firm of Kendall & Miles, Door Manufacturers
Vergenne5, Vt, Dec LIST, 1871.
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Pure MOhairS.

Beaver-brand, which for FABRIC, LusrnE and SHADE
(Which is full bac are not excelled by any goods i'm
ported also to our
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SILKS & DRESS GOODS,

which we keep in the best makes and assortment OF
SHAWIS such long and square Blanket Shaws Striped
Shawls Paisley Shawls and others
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: WISS ALPACAS

lhese are the same make of goods that began to Sc
last year we have them i'll all qualities and all prices am
invariably sell them at low price also to the well know
Soft Finished, Fast Black
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-08
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TMPEDED.

The weather was much milder yesterday, the
thermometer rising TO 80, with upward tendency late
in the evening great of floating ice has lodged
in the bay which the flood every tide sends through
both the North and East Rivers The latter so badly
choked between and yesterday morning totally 10
impede the passage OF the ferryboats The trips were
made very irregularly, and the business community sur
fered serious inconvenience. The boats plowed their
ways through the ice crushing forcing aside the argc
cakes frequently stopping backing ont and then gong
forward under increased pressure Of steam Inc Wuo
eXpanse of ice shone brightly In the SUM- ana inc NJ
when thrown into waves by the action 0i uio pa ,ba
wheels had the appearance rather OF drItlhs so" '
The boats were very much crowded, and on some OF
the lines no horses draws were transporter IlIIi
late hour in the morning The ROa,s OF each i S before
o'clnSSk The Bridee.st Ferry experienced delays OF
from one hour TO an hour and Onehalf Inc Huntel
Point boats being very large and strong maue tngla
trims with an average of only minutes detention Inc
boats Of the Wiliamsburgh line, from the foot Oh
and were O'clock in the morning and
Fulton line experienced much difficulty, some OF tner
boats being compelled to land their passengers AZ Latina
rine-st The ferry Warren, which lett Willans-
hurgh at u M, undertook to come down nne th o
the Brooklyn side, which full OF ice while the o,her
side comparatively clear In consequence Oh 1n,s
the boat became badly wedged IN te zee HH Mas
was experienced in moving in this direction, but
towboat having been attached to IT, the errybOat at
last succeeded in reaching the NewI0rk sue near me
Grand-st Slip Here, mpeled by the hoatng masses or
ice the Warren into collision with q snip Inc
rudder OF the vessel Knocked on and the ladies.
cabin Of the ferryboat crashed in, causing great terror
among its occupants. AFTER voyage OF Two nous Ihe
Warren at last landed its passengers at Grands The
boat badly damaged, and was Immediately laid up
After the ehb OF the tide at II o'clock the rivers were
both clear of any large fields OF ice. The small quantity
which remained finally broken, and offered little Cd
structOn TO the passage of the boats.
The return of the tide last night however brought on
recurrence Of the difficulties, and the rivers were again
covered with ice. The Harlem boats did not run during
the day The O'Clock boat down made her way out of the
Harlem River but found it impossible to reach Astoria
dock her way through the ice and put back
TO Ninety dock where she landed her passen
gers.
The channel above Hell Gate and the Hudson above
YOnkeTs are frozen over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-08
OBSTRUCTIVE FIRE IN BROADWAY.

fire, caused by the explosion of gasoline
aoye occurred yesterday on the second floor OF No 800
broadway occupied by Lamson Bros, importers OF fine
Iaces The flames soon communicated with the tank
from which the stove fed and the gasoline, escaI
ing ran over the floor in a OF fame. In very
short time the entire floor fire. and the flames ran
M the front OF the building to tho upper floors. The
stock OF laces on the second floor nearly destroyed
loss over 900 Insured for t705O0 by the following
Companies: Liverpool; London, aud Globe. $4,000;
Royal S2i,5OO; Queen, $1,000; Imperial SOWlj North
British 10000; PheniX ~ Hartford, $4,000 Hartford
10000 International, 5000; Manhattan, 5000; Com
mercal s. COO Lamar 5000 Etna Of Hartford, 5OO
Security, 5000; Knickerbocker, 5000 Washington
q, 800; Market, $4,000.
The third. fourth and fifth floors are occupied by
Cohen Schloss, manufacturers OF boys clothing Loss
on stock by fire and smoke $1,000 Insured for S200
as follows Security, 5000: NewYOrk 5000; Imperial
5000; Columbia, 5000; Park, t6O0; Phenix, $1,000
jefferson, s. 900; Commonwealth 5000; Corn Exchange
5000 The first floor s occupied by Nms hinsey y CO..
importers OF silks. Loss on stock by water SoO"i III
sured for slls.OIO.
The of the third floor is occupied by II Kramer
dealer in scars and neckties Loss on stock $500 "
sured 81 800 by the stuyyesant Company The buid
ing, owned b. John De Wolf, is damaged $1,000; fuly