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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-09-07

residence on Thursday evening, August
30, to congratulate them upon having
lived to see their 25th wedding a%nniver-
sary. The plan had matured in a very
short time and proved nearer a genuine
surprise than is usual in such cases.
Little or no suspicious had come to the
parties, certainly lone of the magnitude
of the affair. The premises were taken
possession of by the ladies and soon
everything was in running order. Even
the old kitchen came in for a share and
was soon crowded with the good things,
including cakes of all sizes, shapes and
colors but of uniform nicely. The
house, although a stable one, was found
too small for business and the adjoining
yard presented a lively appearance. All
ages were represented in the gathering,
among them being old people above so
and those down to two years, and all
young in appearance for the time. Be-
fore refreshments were served-which
consisted of cake and coffee in great
abundance, all, at the request of the
venerable pastor, Rev. Oren Gregg, joined
in singing "Praise God from whom all
blessings flow" After the wants of the
inner man had been supplied. G. E.
Child, in behalf of those present, in a
very appropriate talk presented the bride
and groom with: A large hanging lamp,
a dozen Rogers best silver knives and
forks (from all) heavy silver pickle cas-
ter (from Mr.. and Mrs. N. C. Hayes of
st. Albans), salt and pepper caster (from
Mona S~turtevant), nice vase (from Mrs
l.. H~untington), cream cup (from Mrs.
II. Gorham) and a very fine linen table
cover (from Mr.. and Mrs. c. Sturtevant)
Mr.. Child was followed by Rev. Mr.,
Gregg in a few remarks and prayer for
the continued life and happiness of all
present, especially the members of the
household. Mr.. B. responded as best he
could, saying, in substance, that he was
not a maker of speeches under ordinary
surroundings, much less under the exist.
ing ones. He felt very much pleased and
honored by their presence, and that he
and his had been successful in so shaping
their lives as to be counted worthy OF
this visit to their home. They had en-
deayored during the % long years to re-
turn the oft-repeated kindnesses of those
around them as opportunities had pre-
sented themselves. They had passed, in
common with all present, through joy;
and sorrows, sunshine and shadow, but
had no reason for complaint. The One
that has led could make no mistake
They hoped to live better in future and
should feel under renewed obligations tC
all their friends; wished them much JOY
and trusted that all might attain to ever
beyond the 18th mark and finally all be
united in the world beyond. At a reason
able hour a general Misunderstanding was
INDUCED in and the gathering dispersed
even as gently as it had come together.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-09-07
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Miss Lucy Harrington returned to her
business at Rutland this week.
Grace, daughter of Daniel Twitchell
has been very i'll, but is better.
Mrs. Lavius j. Hall is at st. Adams, on
her way for this place, her former home.
J. S. Cole and wife are travelling in
northeastern New York, visiting among
relatives and friends.
G.. W. Cobb has been confined to his
bed for a few days, but was able to at
tend the freemen's meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F.. Stewart leave for
some point in Florida mex month. The
Journey is for Mr.. Stewards health, which
is poor.
Geo. Fitch of Sterling, Mass, is at w
j. Newton's for a two weeks stay. Mrs.
Newton has just arrived home from that
place.
The top rack of a music stand wa:
picked up at our village in campmeeting
week. The owner can find it at the pos
office.
Miss Maude Townsend of Bennington
spent last week at G. II. Spriggs'. Hel
health has much improved during the
past year.
Jed p. S%turtevant of St. Adams, who
has been at Chas. S~turtevant's, was called
home suddenly on Monday morning by
the severe sickness of his father, Jerry
Sturtevant, formerly of this town.
jerome b. Cole and Miss Minnie Cur
rier, daughter of Henry Currier, wer'
married on Sunday, Aug. 10, by the Rev
Oren Gregg at the residence of j.. 5
Cole. All wish them a prosperous ant
happy life.
Election passed off briskly; eight bal
lots for representative were cast, tn
dark horse coming in ahead. j. A. Child
the successful candidate, is well know
to all in this county and to many in tn
State.
Nearly 100 of the neighbors and friend
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. n. Baker who resid
in the village convened suddenly at thei
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-09-07
General Oews.
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON,

The reduction of the public debt in
August was a little more than seven and
a quarter millions.
The annual report of the postmaster
general will show a large increase in pos
tai business during the past year, al
though not much greater than was esti-
maetd by Col. Villas. The number of
presidential postotfices has increased
from 1896 to 2502, and the salaries paid
presidential postmasters have amounted
to 81. 202. 500.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-09-07
BRISTOL.

Mrs. Marietta Eastman continues very
i'll.
Judge Dunton of Rutland was in town
Monday.
Mrs. D. NJ. Follett and Mrs. L. r.
Gage are both sick.
There will be Unitarian preaching at
Holly hall next Sunday.
Mrs. F. L. Sherwin is very i'll, with
but slight hopes of recovery.
Regular meeting of Libanus Lodge,
No. AZ, F. and A. NJ, Monday afternoon
mex at l o'clock.
Z. B. Patterson and E. A. Hasseltine
started for a trip West Tuesday morning.
They expect to be absent four or five
weeks.
The Democratic rally drew a big crowd
to Holly hall last Monday night to hear
Maginnis. Judging by the vote Tuesday
they failed to make many converts.
Freemen's meeting was a lively affair
in Bristol. The biggest fight was on rep
resentative, the Republicans having four
candidates in the field, the Democrats
one. c. E. Hanchett (%Republican) was
elected on the third ballot by three ma
iority. The Republicans made a gain
on their State ticket of l0l over the vote
of 1854. Both bands were out that even
ing serenading, and a torchlight process
sion was formed and marched through
Main street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-09-07
WHITING.

From an occasional correspondent
The Republican rally on Saturday even
ing was a decided success. The weather
was unfavorable and the travelling bad,
yet the house Vas filled with an appreci-
alive audience. The reputation of Messrs.
Boynton and Wilds as political speakers
was a guarantee of success and public
expectation was fully satisfied by the re-
suit. The Cornwall band and the Whit
ing vocal club furnished excellent music
and were often applauded. After such
an enthusiastic demonstration, We may
safely conclude that Whiting is ''all
right"
''Up to this date" says your Demo-
cratic correspondent, "only seven of our
townsmen have reported that they can
spare time to represent our town at
Montpelier" OF course the seven pat
riots referred to are all Democrats. as OBJ
viously nothing short of a fraternal polit-
ical feeling would induce any one to thus
report himself for duty to your cores
pondent. A good showing, certainly,
for the patriotism of the party, in view
the fact that there are but eight Demo-
Gratis in town.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-09-07
TERRIBLE -FOREwARNINGS.

Cough in the morning, hurried or diff
cult breathing, raising phlegm, tightness
in the chest, quickened pulse, chilliness
in the evening or sweats at night, all or
any of these things are the first stages of
consumption. Acker's English Cough
Remedy ,cil cure these fearful symp-
toms, and is sold under a positive guar
antee by
HANAFORD'S PARK DRUG STORE
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-09-07
WEST CORNWALL.

Mark H. Dean has returned to Rock
Point Episcopal Institute for another
year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-09-07

A Pasadena (Cal.) milkman served
one of his customers with a fine two-inch
trout the other morning.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24
Bsvard Items

Uncles Close and Meyers went down to Scott
last week on bum. Also Uncle Jimmy Tay-
lor. 1t seems little queer how often these
old folks visit Scott, aud yet 1t can all be &C
counted for as 1t IL only four miles from Scott
to the Line House.
j. J. Wolf sells out his stock on the 18th inst
and will go to Oregon the first Of June.
A. G. Vests sale Of stock was the 9th inst
The stock sold cheap on account Of bad wealth
er and email crowd.
Mr.. statler and Priney Wolf are going to
Oregon with J. J. Wolf.
ID. A. Marvin, of Moran, brought up ct
Bentonville, Arkansas, when last heard from
Ned Bray and II. Reynold, his brother-in-
law sold their farms the other day.
Uncle Billy Gillian sold his upper farm to
Albert Pittman.
There is going to be great many changes in
Usage this spring. There are grsat many
farmers that have lost faith In Kansas and
want to go to some other State to try their luck
think great many are making mistakes. The
old adage says cit 10 the darkest part of the
night just before the day breaks
Property at H. Tallentlre's sold very we'll
considering the scarcity of feed and money.
Elder Sage, Of LaCygne, preached three SER
mons at the Valley Church Saturday night and
Sabbath. There was the usual full house. G.
W. Troute will preach at the church on the
4th Sunday Of the month
Jim took his best girl down to Dad Closes
to dinner last Sabbath; and our Bayard mer-
chant took his best girl to Dad Gilbert's to
dine and SO did Uncle George; and Uncle Jim
took his best girl to dine. ZACHAuIA.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24

News scarce, the Is mud IL % deep that
people are glad to stay ct home and attend
to their own business. One good result Of that
IL that hedges are being cut, trees pruned and
farms put in better shape than they have been
for . long time.
Elder Martin, OF Ottawa, preached here last
Sabbath. He has been employed By the con-
gregation here to preach half the time during
the coming year.
Elmer Coulter has returned from Rurlingame
where he has been visiting relatives. He says
they have little mud up there.
Our enterprising young stock-buyer. II. H.
Reed Is making 1t lively for the other dealers.
He buys all kinds OF stock. p. II. has always
had for his motto. whatever you do, do II
with your might
B. +. Peery will close out his stock OF gro
ceries and qait the business. II. Richardson
from this time ON will supply the wants Of the
hungry multitude that crowd around Leanns.
Success to you Henry we believe you are born
grOceryman.
How the pretty school ma ANS swarm around
now and besiege the hard hearted director, and
he, misguided wretch will be sure to employ
the homeliest one, on the plea that plainnesa
and ability go together.
Esq. Afford and Thomas Cation jr. will start
for California next week
Corn Is selling at fifty cents . bushel and
scarce at that. SILVA.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24
LaHarp0 Locals.

weather warm.
The drizzle OF Saturday and Sunday has
ai led in freeing the the ground from frost, and
settling It. Farmers afeexpecting to soon be-
gin blowing for oats.
The roads are again passable, and travel
resumed.
Mr.. sickley has sold his hay for e6.75, thu
highest price yet realized in this vicinity,
Mr.. Haws Is the buyer, Mr.. Haws Is farmer
and hay dealer. And we think his motto must
be ''live and let liye.".
Last Thursday night was the last Ofthe seriei
OF protracted meetings at the LaHarpe Church
Rev. Bruner officiating. The meetings were
uncommonly we'll attended. considering the
weather and the roads, notwiths landing the
Democrat Couranf's reporter, among several
other untruths, reports an empty house. But
then we are reminded that he would not be q
good democrat reporter unless he did call
white black and black white. While your
esteemed friend Cheops deals fairly with thu
people, and with all questions, is at the sam,
time newsy and spicey, will always be the
gamer by comparison with the democrat re-
porters, as ssrepublicanism IL alwaya advanced
and gaines strength by comparison with the
democracy.
There will be an oyster. supper at the Ross
Hill school house on next Friday evening, for
the benefit Of Rev. Bruner.
SEMI-OC CAsIoNAL.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24
Diamond 0leaninGs

As the first OF March approaches the rustic
and hustle increases among our tenantry, or,
more properly speaking, those OF our people
who depend upon renting from year to year.
Does 1t not seem strange to thinking man,
that gentleman Of good, business qualities,
will 60 on from year to year paying rental and
the added expense Of hunting Q new place and
moving every year or two, in preference to buy
ing small farm and using the rent money to
pay on thste
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. Paddock .
folks are going to leave ~ for Garrett or Fort
Scott this spring. We would fain keep such
citizens among us.
Mr.. Dell Paddock talks Of going to the far
west.
Everett Paddock thinks Of going to Missouri.
Mr.. woolsey and family 60 to Fort Scott to
live. Their neighbors will miss them sorely.
Others are intending TO move but We have not
learned their destination.
Mrs. Jane Hardy. who has been confined to
the house for some weeks. is able to be out
again.
DIR. Martin reports new girl at Mr.. Laton's
and also one at Mr. A Kavanaugh's That's
right, Doctor. call In and inform us Of these
little events, we are always glad to report
them.
fracas at Wise last week In which one man
under false representation became angry and
gave young man black eye. for which Squire
Smith fined him three dollars and costs.
Our quandam mail carrier. Warren Jones,
went to Fort Scott Saturday to visit friends see
the city and look for something to do. He 10
expected home in few days. II he should
strike . job he may remain In Scott . month,
after which he goes to NOrth-we Kansas to
join a maternal uncle In the sheep business.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24
Allen Center,

The Lyceum will meet on SATURDAY evening
Of next week and promises a drama or two.
Our Salem friends meet on Friday evening
and propose to decide for us whether free trad
principles. IL carried out, would lower tn
wages of the laborer.
Mr.. Barker is reported better.
Mr.. Eaves, OF UniontOwn, was in our vicin.
ity on recent Sunday. He owns the Flool
farm
Mira. Parish. the invalid daughter OF Mr.
kilby, died some time since in Vermont.
The blackleg took OF one Of Mrs. Thompson'l
calves last week.
Mack Bell is reported Is heading for Califor.
MIA.
o. b. Reed is said to have rented the farm
vacated by VIM. Yeager.
One or more cane mills are needed In Elm
township we think, and II . mill could be a.
sured In our vicinity large amount Of cane
would be planted.
We hope ''valleyite'' will report progress
made by the Farmers Club spoken Of recently.
John weith was taken very suddenly and
Unexpectedly with lame back on Sunday. lie
sits very. still because he has to but he. dom
like that kind Of rest.
On Tuesday evening Miss Mamie Hardesty
was married to Mr.. Frank Brewood, OF Meade
Center, Kansas. Miss Mamie IL . favorite
among her many friends In this neighborhood
who will congratulate her ON her success In
''proving up'' on her western claim. The
happy couple will Immediately go to their new
home. ELMIrE.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24

ladies Of the PresbyteFlsn Church, nettsd them
. nice sum.
Esq. DeHart, who has been spending the
winter In Arksnsas. 10 on our streets again.
His father, Mr.. =. r. DelIart moved to Mis-
souri, this week accompanied by Mr.. Geo.
Mullenkopf.
Our baker has purchased the house occupied
by Mr.. Aerrineld - a::tsilor shop. Mr.. n. will
leave our place soon.
Mrs. Clothier II visiting friends in Howard
City.
Mrs. spicer, Of Geneva, was the guest a Mr..
II. B. Adams last week.
C. Slemmer 10 building . residence on his
farm.
On the morning sftsr Stewards spree In
town, one OF our leading democrats was heari
to say that II our legislators would spend less
time on the prohibitory law and pass law
against the carrying ofooncealed weapons that
we would not have such sprees. just % II
whiskey was not ut the bottom Of 1t all.
The Lsdies' Aid Society OF the N. 4. church,
will give . literary and red letter social ct the
Moran Hall Tuesday evening. Feb. u. Admits
sion, ten cents for adults, and FIVE cents for
children. PENCIL.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24
HEDGE FENCES.
Usage, TP. KAN.

Editor RICHTER
You ask for some farm news from
farmers and, % am doing something
or expect to in the spring in that line,
I would touch up the hedge fence q
little.
Let, Let the hedge alone until 1t is
two or three years old, then trim the
stem clean and cut the roots on the
opposite of the way you wish to lay it
and then you can lay at any angle
you may wish. 1t will sprout out very
thick along the layed down stalk. Cut
the sprouts off Is to q inches from the
stalk the first time you cut 1t, and
each subsequent cutting raise 1t 4 to S
inches higher until you have it as high
as you wish, then buy q Thockmorton
trimmer and you can top and side just
as you like.
I have trimmed 200 rods day easily
and stout young man can trim a
mile day, every day in the week. I
have nearly 200 rods on my farm in
good shape. J.J CLOSE.
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(Notices under this head will be inserted one
week free OF charge for all subscribers TO the
REGISTER Any s1ch (excepting those regular.
" engaged In the merchautile busineee) havinl
any article to sell or trade. cordially invit-
ed to make use OF this columnJ
A. N swigart, miles north oflOla and
south OF Carlyle, has 500 good blackwalnut and
bur-oak posts for sale.
II. @. Winchester, Carlyle, has number
OF thorough bred: Plymouth Rock chickens
for sale ut 81 cents each:
A. W. Rowland X miles due east Of Geneva
has four good work mules and one good work
horse, (weight about l 500 for sole. Time
given II required.
II. H Rolman, miles northeast Of lola, has
eight 100 pound shoats for sale.
Geo. Fackier, miles east Of Carlyle, has
some choice varieties Of seed potatoes for sale.
Ihave received large quantity Of Red Texas
seed oats that Will sell at reasonable figures.
A. W Allen, lola.
1. B. Lawyer, lola, has good second hand
wagon to sell or trade for fresh COW.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24
Rock Creek lte ems
Mat. Gillispie IL convalescent.

Mat. Gillispie 10 convalescent
Miss Rosa Nash's winter term Of school
closed to-day, with picnic and literary
entertainment. Miss Nash has taught very
successful term OF school and deserves high
honors. The Board has hired her to teach the
spring term, and at good salary owing to hel
giving such good satisfaction
The literary at Deer Greek school house will
close next Monday night.
Our saw mill IL doing good work since the
Brightly boys repaired the engine.
A great many potatoes were frozen during
winter. c. E. Sawyer, John Wise and Thomas
Rutledge lost all they had. Nearly everybody
lost some. II. H. Rodman Is enclosing pas
ture with six wires for his hogs.
p. W. Fisher will do likewise.
Hog cholera Is prevalent on Deer Greek.
We have noticed that wild grass Is Begin
ming to grow. CRITIC.
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xR. aR1nx's HxPHRrENcE.

Editor Register: In reply to Mr..
Strong's query about my early corn:
1t was planted on about the same
quality Of ground-not 30 good ifany
differences my other corn, it was
planted 10 days later, and was only
plowed 8 times, while my other corn
was plowed 4 times. Yet it made 80
bushels to the acre-20 bushels more
than my common corn. Its superb
ority is due altogether to the fact that
it natures early. 1t makes roasting
ears in 60 days and is hard enough for
seed in 80 to IS days. The name Of it
is .tQuesn of the North" and samples
may be seen at H Klaumann's. I have
always succeeded best with early corn.
JOHN GRIMM.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24
HUMBOLDT Happenin 60 i.
(From The UniOn.1

The lawyers Of Humboldt are getting tlret
Of working and talking for nothing. They
will hereafter charge fee for advice
Measles .are still prevalent In this city
Children In families of DR.. c. Rose and W. w
johnson, are afflicted with the decease.
Peter Gallagher came mp from Parsons Tues
day, being called here by the serious illness o.
his sister, Miss Anna Gallagher.
During the past winter three car loads Of liv'
poultry have been shipped from Humboldt t.
California. The last car was taken out by j
o. Hottenstein.
Elias Rhodes recently returned from Oregon
and Washington Territory. He left here last
December. intending to make his future home
on the Pacific coast, provided he liked the
country. Well, be didn't like 1t, 50, he 10
numbered as citizen OF Kansas again. His
manv friends in Salem township welcome him
back.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24

Leaning instead Of the other varieties
1 would have had 2S5 bushels more
corr than I did get, and 1t would have
taken only one aud q half bushels Of
seed.
As far as my experience goes 1t Is
the earliest large corn that I have any
knowledge Of and I don't expect to
plant any other variety for general
crop. but will experiment . little with
two new varieties. Let NJ hear from
others on this important subject.
ROBERT Cook.
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ARLY CORN.
lola, KANs., Feb. 20, 1888.

lola, kANS., Feb. ~, 1883.
Editor Register:
notice in last weeks REGISTER a
communication from J. G. Strong, Civ.
ing his experience in raising corn.
The article was well worth the space
1t occupied, and with your permits.
sion will write on the same subject.
In 1886 I purchased II bushels Learn
ing corn, and also enough Golden
Beauty and Mammoth White Surprise
to plant about forty rods, and 1 plant
ed the three varieties in the same field
on the same kind of land. and the soil
and cultivation were the came. The
Golden Beauty was SO inferior to the
Leaning that I did not save any of it
for seed. The Mammoth White Sur
prise did not mature well but I saved
a few ears of it for seed. Last spring
had twenty-three acres in one field to
plant in corn and I first planted two
acres with the Mammoth White, the
next four acres with our common
white coru and the next five and one
half acres with choice yellow and speck-
led corn and the balance of the field
1l3 acres) I planted with Leaning
corn. The land whtre the four first
named varieties were planted averaged
better than that where the Leaning
was planted but there was some a. good
land in that part Of the field as in the
other half. The Leaning was planted
six days later than the other varieties
and it all had the same cultivation,
and the Leaning made forty bushels
per acre, the yellow and speckled
twenty-five bushels, the common white
eighteen bushels, and the Mammoth
White Surprise did surprise me twice /;
first, by the immense stalks. and Sec
ond by the email amount of corn-not
more than 5 bushels per acre. If I had
planted the eleven and . halfacres with