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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
WHITIKG,

Look out for a second crop of
blossoms are plenty.
"A large delegation of our towns
people attended the fair at Orwell, the
22nd.
Tho proclamation issued by Pres.
Arthur was responded to by meeting
OF few patriots in the Congregational
church Monday afternoon.
AT the annual NEE ting of the ".
G. Il. u. the following officers were
elected: Mrs. Phebe Casey. president !;
Mrs. S. Foster, vice-president; Miss
Flora Smith, secretary; Mrs. r. Ii.
Wells, treasurer.
Mr.. Charles Branch Is happy
man. A sufficient amount of money
has been raised by his friends, which
together with the money he received
from the sale of his OK, enabled him to
purchase what he considers the incest
yoke OF two-year-old steers that has
been in town for long time, they bein Q
thoroughbred Devons, raised by Mr..
X. Gleason of Benson. Wc understand
he paid $65 for them; we'll, they ought
10 be good ones. Now we would AL
wise him to keep them out of the muck
holes.
What With so warm a September
come of the farmers in town managed
just as though the weather was SO Il
continue, but such found last JVednes,
day morning, October 9th, with the
thermometer indicating $40, that Ole
Jack Frost had taken possession O.
everything he cared about, corn, onions
and some apples. Such farmers will
have to learn by experience that though
summer may lingcr in the lap of au
tumn winter is sure TO come, and sucl
would have been tho case IL as In som,
years a furry of snow had fallen.
large quantity of onions and severa
acres of corn were necessarily expose,
to the hard freeze.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
5hlhhlthrrg Registtr
FRIDAY. OCTOBER Z, 1881.
Notices..

Fruits at Hub Dining Rooms.
Best five cent cigars at Hub Dining
Rooms.
New lot of all kinds of nuts at Hub
Dining Rooms.
For SALE.-A good new mich COW
GEO. M. SMITH.
LADIES. -Please call at Mrs. William
SHADES next week, and examine heI
new fall goods. A very choice selec-
ton of millinery and fancy goods,
cloaks, &c, &c.
All persons having an account with
Mrs. William Slade, or the estate OF
William Slade, are requested to call
Immediately and settle the same.
G. G. CHAPMAN, Administrator.
Opening of fall and winter goods
at E. II. Clay's, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, October IL, II. and 10,
1881. The ladies are respectfully invi-
ted to attend. No cards.
E. II. CLAY.
The assessments of the Vermont
Mutual Fire Insurance Company for
the year ending August LIST, 1881, for
the Town of Middlcbury, are at the of
flee of l.. ID. Eldredge, and should be
paid before the 18th of October next.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
County News.
BRISTOL.

"A. j. Eastman has his cellar wal
nearly completed.
| Wallace McGee's house will soor
be ready for the mortar.
Rev. e. l.. Walker of Winoosk
has been in town this week.
stephen Bcekham has put on an adj
dition to his house for woodshed, e..
John Ridley is buy ing and shipping
large quantities Of potltoes now-a-days
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward and w. T..
Dunshec have gone to market this
week.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M.
E' church meet at Elder Gardeners this
week.
Elder Bosworth and wife arrived
home from the west last Saturday
night.
Harry Phinncy of Monkton, has
moved into Mrs. Gillctt's house on
North street.
There is quite q stir among our
citizens to-day in gathering in their
"gardcn sass"
Outside the village we notice that
|Dea. l.. w. Parmcle has given his house
a coat of white paint, aud j ID Emerson
has new shingled his residence.
--Eldor II. d. Quimby, pastor of the
Advent church, with his wife and Mrs.
j.. S. Ridley, have gone to Castloton
this week to attend conference.
AN effort is being made to procure
bail in the case of Dan Munroe, sent to
jail week ago. The general feeling
among the community is 'let well
enough alone"
The Methodist people are fencing
in their yard back of their church. This
may prevent horse trading, etc., Satur-
days, but something else must be done
to keep the young gentlemen and ladies
out of the sheds Saturday nights.
Memorial services were held last
Sabbath evening at the Baptist church.
The church was draped and trimmed
for the OCCASION. Rev. Mr.. Bell read an
essay appropriate to the occasion. Re.
marks werc made by Revs. Gardiner
Hall and Quimby.
This community had quito an excite
ment since Saturday night, Sept. "a
1t appears that Dan Munroe, Henry
Shedrick, Joseph Lorraine and James
Shedrick went on drunk Saturday
night. After getting crazy drunk them.
selves, they went for man named War.
rem, got him deaddrunk, and then
while he was helpless made an outrage
GUS assault on his wife. A warrant was
made out, and placed In the hands Of
sheriff Dunshee, who promptly arrested
the Williams. Wednesday they were
brought before justice Vinton and bouut
over to the December court; Jim Shed.
rick at $4,000 bail, the other three $500
each. The bail not being forthcoming
they were taken to the county boarding
house that night by Col. Dunshee, and
the people of Bristol say " served them
right. Now we hope that the part,
who furnished the rum that caused al
this trouble will be made TO suffer th,
full penalty of the law. We understand
they disclosed on one Caleb lockwood
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07

room for the students, by taking away
the partitions and building one across
the hall. The rear door is to be replac
cd by two windows. IL will mako q
convenient and comfortable room much
more accessible than the old reading
room on the fourth floor of the
chapel.
These, with tho new library and
gymnasium, are some of the changes
which the reforming energy of Pres.
uamlin has brought about, and they
will commend themselves as eminently
judicious and valuable to every alum
nus of the college. What further
changes there may be the future will
tell but all will join in the hope that
funds may be forthcoming that will ena-
bic The president to continue the efforts
which have hitherto been so excellently
directed. There is evident life in the
old institution.
EAST MIDDLEBURY.
On tie sectnl instant we were
presented with a fine cluster of ripe
raspberries.
Ed Landon is under Doctor Ross
S"iO WIN iONOis LILO NboS TWINS
more favorable.
Mrs. Jennie Larock has had a re-
lapse aud is hard sick at her fathers,
G. w. Hewitt.
We raised twelve apples weighing
one ounce less than ten pounds, one
or two weighing one pound each.
Frank Lamorder was out cunning
the other day and brought in two gray
squirrels and one large sized specialized
hawk.
Thanks for the temperance influ-
ence here, but the creature is still I'M
chained. We had a raving maniac un-
der its influence the other night. All
ought to have seen the necessity of re-
form.
j. w. Lovett has the greatest yield
of Burbank potatoes we have seen.
lie informs us that from eight hills he |
took two bushels, and from quite a
limited piece of ground he expects |
three hundred bushels. The crop is |
light.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
NEW IA YEN.
BEEMAN ACADEMY NOTES.

BEEMAN ACADEMY NOTES.
Miss Kent has twenty-five in the
singing class, which is doing finely.
Eight or ten of the students have
engaged schools for the winter.
In several places ice was formed
half an inch thick Wednesday MORN
ing.
The class in French is much larger
than usual-cight-and Miss Sharpe
says they are doing excellent work.
Mr.. Kent, the teacher of penman-
ship, is at Goddard Seminary, Barre,
but will soon come TO Beeman to take
charge of a large class.
With this week the first half of the
fall term closes. Several new students
are expected during the last half. They
will be well cared for.
Last week occurred the first writ,
ten examination of the term, and mos,
of the students sustained the ordea'
very well indeed. Forty-three were
maj ked from So TO 90, which shows, as
the principal remarked, "most earnest
and creditable work on their part"
The ladies have organized what
they style the Browning Literary So
ciety." Ii is under the Immediate SUI
pervision of Miss Sharpe, and, from the
programmes which have been posted in
tho chapel, we should judge that they
have had highly interesting meetings.
Tho gentlemen recently spent an
evening very pleasantly and probably
by holding town meeting" Princi-
pal Cove wrote upon the board the
town officers, and explained in half
hours talk the most important part OF
each. Afterwards Mr.. G. S. Dana was
elected moderator, and showed that he
possessed much Of his fathers ability
as presiding officer. Town officers
and the miscellaneous business of regu-
lar March meetings" was transacted
with degree of propriety and order
not always seen in local meetings OF
that character. Mr.. Cove from time
TO time made such suggestions as
seemed necessary, and before adjourn
ment expressed himself well pleased
with the proceedings, and advised that
the meeting adjourn for two weeks, al
which time the special business will be
TO consider the advisability of bonding
the town to assist in building the Yer.
gennes and Bristol railroad. 1t would
seem that this was practical training in
the right direction. IL our schools die
more of II we should see fewer blum
ders in the administration of town Of
tlcers.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
CORN WALL.

The onion crop has proved n success
this season, and raisers arc we'll sat
isfied.
Mild weather still continues, and
farmers are having a good time to Sc
cure their fall crops.
M-Mrs. III. d. Scovci, with a brother
from Illinois, is visiting friends at the
old homestead at Cambridge.
The new hearsc is finished and in
town ready for use. Who will be The
first to ride in it? We know not.
Will Foot one day last week clip
ped in one hour fourteen and one-fourth
bushels OF onions. He says if anyone
can beat it he will try again.
On Tuesday of last week Mr.. e. II.
Griswold was stricken with another
paralytic stroke, making the fourth he
has received. Mr.. Griswold is hardly
dealt by.
james Stevens has again opened
his boot and shoe shop, with competent
workmen, and those in need of his SER
vices will do we'll to give him a call.
Also harness-repairing done to order.
Grandpa Stowell had the misfor-
tune to have his pocket-book, contain
ing sixty dollars, taken from his pocket
while attending the state fair at Mont
pelier. No clue to the thief could be
obtained.
A new enterprise is being estab-
lished by the children in the south part
OF the town, who meet once in two
weeks to prepare such articles as chill
dren are capable of for the homo in
Burlington. The motive is good one,
and we glory in their efforts to contri.
oute TO the comfort of the little homo
less ones.
Deacon Dan Warner, one of our
Oldest and most respected citizens, died
ON the 10Th at the advanced age of Sc
years. The funeral services were held
at the church the Monday following
Rev. Mr.. Houghton conducting the re-
ligious ceremony. Deacon Warner wa.
one of our oldest landmarks, his early
history dating back to the infancy OF
our town. In 1917 he united with Tho
congregational church, with which he
honorably walked. In 1882 he wal
chosen deacon, which position he fillet
nobly until his death.
Rev. Mr.. Houghton greatly enter.
tanned his people last week Sabbatl
with memorial discourse for presiden
Garfield, giving minute history of hi
early life, his respect for his Widowed
mother, incessant toll as a success il
life, illustrating his industrious ant
temperate habits by some we'll timed
anecdotes, and above all his love fol
right, and rapid rise to lofty positions
Inc discourse was one of Mr.. Hough.
toms ablest productions, and will lone
DO remembered by his people. The az
ternoon was devoted to the Sabbath
School concert, on the subject of intern
perance, which was exceedingly inter
esting: We should be delighted to Civ,
detail Of the exercises, but space will
not permit.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
ADDISON.

"A. l.. Norton will sell Gray a.
Sons threshing machines, drag saws,
etc.
-fhe Baptist church has been slated,
including the spire, and is very much
improved.
Some of our road pasturing cows
recently died from breaking into the
Deacon's yard and partaking too freely
of his farm produce.
On Sunday evening last meeting
was held at tho Baptist church by tho
mission banda concert. Exercises
were given by the little folks, under
the direction of Mrs. G. o, Hants. Fine
music was given by the choir. An adj.
dress was given by Mrs. Stewart; re.
marks by Rev. Il. Billiard, and the
meeting closed with music by the choir
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
LEICESTER.

I'VE have four trains daily OH our
Addison II. II.
Mr.. Woodford Osteguie and fam
lily have returned from Iowa, having
been absent some four weeks. They
report enjoying their visit finely.
The lime companies are prospecting
finely, making large quantity of the
very best of lime, and have orders for
all that can be made from the three
kilns.
"A Catholic church is 10 be built at
the Junction this fall. The ground
selected for the site is just east of the
old hotel barn, and owned by Mr..
Henry Walsh, he donating land suffi-
cient to the society for church and
yard.
The sugar mill recently put in ope-
ration by j. w, & G.. Herbert Norton is
receiving due share of attention Just
now. Though not fairly started few
days will determine if the venture is
successful. They have Victor cane
mill from Cincinnati, Ohio, which
works 10 perfection, Moro anon.
Mr.. A. Matot, an employe of the
Brandon Lime Company, whose bust
ness it was TO handle the powder and
charge the blasts, came near being
seriouly injured; while charging a
blast spark was struck, igniting the
powder, causing a premature explosion,
blowing him of the ledge some twenty
feet, together with large rock, which,
unfortunately for him, fell ON his leg.
No serious injury however.
L<CElecta Eastman Stanley, wife OF
fthe late Silas w. Stanley and mother of
our respected townsman, A. E. Stan
ley, died at the latter's residence in
Leicester, September 81. She was
born in Rockingham, April 8, 1907,
and therefore was seventy-four years
of age. She has been great sufferer
for the past year, but moro particularly
for the last few months, yet was patient
and accomplishing to the last. She
was verify one OF the mothers in
Israel, unwearying in her labor and
care for her family, and devoted to the
best interests of those around her. In
deed, to not only be willing, but anx-
ions to pass beyond tho mystic borders
of eternity, as she was, is in itself the
best evidence of life well spent. She
needs no other eulogy, no other tribute
than the record of this fact. Coward.
ice, the sure result of an evil, ill-speni
life, does not thus meet the death-mes.
senger. "She hath done what she
could" The funeral services were at.
tended at the church, on Friday the
Esd, Mrs. Fannie Davis Smith, Of
Brandon, officiating.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
RIPTON.

Scarlet fever has made its appear
ancc in several families.
This town has greatly improved II
fruit producing; the crop is quite
abundant.
Sickness still prevails here. Diph
iberia, and other diseases are making
inroads into new families.
--Diphtberia is slowly spreading
New cases occur every few days. We
know of no serious cases now.
Only few of the Colonel's fair
weather friends now remain, but those
who have gone will probably return
next year.
Willard Billings family have ono
or moro down with diphtheria. j.
Lovetts family, we are informed, have
1t likewise.
jerry Fuller (you all know
Jerry,) is in luck, having received a
pension for injuries received in the late
war. An Elizabethtown, New York,
attorney prosecuted his claim.
"A "Prof'' of phrenology and q
few other 'ologies has been holding
forth here for several evenings, has not
starved at his calling, so we conclude
that the business pays.
On the 30th, Mrs. G. Norton and
daughter picked three quarts of as nice
raspberrfes as one would care to see,
and on the first of October, Mrs. j. s.
Chandler found q supply of the fruit.
"A Mr.. Preston from the college oc.
cupied the Congregational pulpit on
the I'd instant, and delivered q very
good discourse from John 11:40.
Whether he will continue we are not
informed.
Sorghum proves to be failure here.
A party procured seed from Wisconsin
last spring and planted it on good corn
land at the proper time and small
part OF 1t is now beginning to blossom.
Much oft was very small.
w. II. Newton has exchanged his
farm for property in the Hollow, with
Ii. y. Damon, and has bought the Gull
vel. mill and takes possession at an
early day. We understand that the |
was $1,000.
ii. II. Spoor has received about |
5000 from the government on account
Of disabilities contracted lin southern
prison pens. j. s. Chandler had
charge of the case, and who somehow
is generally successful.
john Pierce has about an acre of
corn and proposes to have the first
roasting ears next year, if the frost
holds off. al very dry season on
greensward is probably the reason of
Is being so late.
"A partridge created quite n COM
notion in the household OLD. Nc
9nivey, a few days ago, disarraneing
louse plants, breaking windows and
waking up folks generally, but came to
he same sad end that many of his race
lavc met ere this.
C. w. Fishers family of eight
children lost one of its number on the
10Th, little daughter about four years
I'D. On Sunday October, 9, a good
lumber of the townsmen turned ont
With their presence and sympathy TO
Jury the little loved one. Rev. S. w.
5idwell officiatcd.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
HOW 70 GET TlNWAsE,

In every house from 10 TO 40 barter articles ac
cumulatc that am ready TO exchange No. I
Kitchen goods for; Save your rags, metals, rnb
one OF my wagons. l have some live pedlars on
inc road now and We are thoroughly ready for
business with larger assortment OF flrstclass
goods than ever. Respectfully
CHAPMAN SMITH
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07
PATENTS.

OsGOOD & co., New York and Washington
Solicitors of Patents, procure patents for inyen
tors, and transact all business connected there
with promptly and upon reasonable terms
OSG0OD, formerly Principal Examiner United
Stat ePatent ONCE.
As-An communications strictly confidential. ia
Correspondence invited. Terms and circular
upon application. References in all parts of tho
untry.
Address all comm unica tons to OsGooD a 90,
.iY.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-10-07

Bakers Pain Panacea cures pain in
man and beast.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-05-07

The London World gives this glimpse
of 'footwomen'' as successors Of foot
men in that city: Dining the other
night in Eaton place. the door was
opened by one Of the footwomen in n
most charming and becoming livery
Black and white. mob-cap for head-
dress, stand-up collar with white cravat
and small pin in it. rich brown cloth
coat, with livery buttons, cut somewhat
like a mans hunting coat, and a buff
waistcoat with q high church collar
such was the uniform. l was so struck
with the upper portion of the dress that
I never thought Of looking at the ex-
tremities; but l fancy my eye once got
a glimpse, going up stairs of a pair of
red stockings and shoes with silver
buckles. During dinner four winsome
~lassies, all similarly attired. waited on
me hand and foot, and certainly never
was . dinner more deity served"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-05-07
Chicago Hospitality.

Mr.. Wendell Phillips. saysthe Boston
Courier. in talking the other day upon
the truth and falsiIy of history, says
..An amusing incident occurred TO me
once, showing the way in which truth
may spoil good history. Years : ;,
when l spoke at the opera-honse in Cn.-
caeo upon slavery, the crowd beeanre
very much excited and threw yariors
III avory missiles at the stage an
speakers. Fortunately nobody VIZ;
hurt, or, so far as 1 remember. hit, bi
the drop-curtain was heavily streased
and discolored so as TO be fairly ruined
Some time ago. l met a western ma
who recalled the circumstance, and J
told me that the owner of the operi.-
house had. through all these years, KEPT
that curtain as a testimony against tie
people. refusing TO have it change !.
Now there, you see, was a beautiful in.
cident. and l thought of using it in one
Of my lectures, but l very foolishly took
the precaution to inquire about Il
truth of ii. and l found that in reality
tho curtain was replaced the very day
after it was spoiledr'