The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-03-12
Anthony Eubar, who will be re.

Anthony Eubar, who will be re.
membered as distinguished thief who
has three times been sentenced TO 81
prison at our county court, was bou
over at the las term of the county
court at Woodstock. Last juno he
stole horse in Canada ard brought II
TO Vermont, for which he now lies IN
jail awaiting his fifth term in prison
he having been convicted once in Bur-
lington and sentenced for two years
lie has served out all his sentences ex-
cept his first, when he was pardoned
out after one years imprisonment.
Miss Mary Ann Rourke, daughter
l9fOwcn Rourke, died last Tuesday, II
being her thiriicth birth day. She was
formerly in the employ of Frank Bond
for three years, during which time she
proved herself a very conscientious
help. She aitcrward went into the
tailor shop of Henry Soper, and has
been with him and his successors until
about Christmas time, when from de-
clining health she was obliged to give
up work, and in nine short weeks con-
sumption had done its work. All who
knew her were her friends.
INyDicd in Leeds Centre, Wis, Feb.
P3QtMis. Matilda Howard, aged seven
tS-three years, mother of Mr.. Loren
Howard of Middlebury, and sister of
Mr.. j. Cobb. Her many friends will
remember her as long resident of
New Havon. She with her family en-
igrated to Wisconsin about twenty
eight years ago, where she resided UNI
til her death. She was person of
wonderful natural energy and industry,
and did the duty of mother in bring
ing up large family with christian
courage and fidelity, and her last end
was peace.
Twas midnight. The stars OF
blackness, and furious storm was
bowling through the wintry streets.
Twas such night as would lead any
reasonable spirit wandering from an
other world to conclude that it was
best to go back and get warm. In
room on - street sits a gallant youth
by q telegraph instrument. In another
room on - street sits fair damsel
by q ditto. The wire of the Middle
bury Union Telegraph Company con-
meets the two. They have waited until
deep sleep has fallen upon ears which
might listen, in order that they may
enjoy an electric "spark." Trembling
but eager his fingers grasp the key,
and he makes the call known only to
themselves. She responds. lie asks,
GLOW does it work, my OWN" She
replies, "Nicely, dearest. Now ask me
something" Clear and distinct the
sounder ticks out, in reply, 40. X.
Does your father keep pigr Some
graceless student or some atrocious
'townie" had overheard what was not
intended for his cars, and with fell and
wicked intent had "broken in" The
lovers courted no more by telegraph.
Master Milo Benedict has been in
Boston since New Years day at Carlyle
Petersilea's Academy of music, elocu-
ton and languages. lie takes private les
SONS of Mr.. Petcrsilca and other promi-
nent teachers, and is making very rap
id progress as an artist and composer of
music. His compositions are pro-
nounced to be very fine and classical
music, and his style is the wonder of
even the Bostonians. On the oath nit.
lC tOoh l'dli III n anu anu
musical entertainment, in Music Hall,
under The auspices of the Knights of
Honor of Boston and vicinity. lie
played two original solos Il Il was re-
pcatcdy enoorcd. lie again played an
original sketch, "Among the White
Mountains," which gave great delight
TO the audience. lie also had part in
the concert at Union Hall Oh tho even
ing of the 25th ult., of the Young
Mems Christion Union, and on the at
tcrnoon of the 2Sih nit, played in the
quarterly concert of Carlyle Peter
silica at Union Hall. lie is every day
charging his circle of acquaintance,
is thriving well on Boston air and ato-
gethcr having "a good time, as his many
friends will be glad to hear.
In the match game of chess be-
tween the Rutland and Middcbury
clubs, which was begun in November
last, two games were begun, of which
one was handsomely won by the Ru'
land club some time since, and the
other is still pending. BY request we
give the moves thus far played in the
latter game: