Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-10-19
LOCAL NEWS.

DuuueT drought ~ W Il CehIS hOiO ANVIL
day as a general thing, though p cents
was paid for selections.
George W. Norton has bought the Nc
Goldrick place, situated on the lane run
ming north from Seminary street, and
will occupy it as a residence.
The docket for the December term of
the county court is out. 1t contains 80
court and Ia chancery cases. Judge
Ross of st. Johnsbury will preside.
The drive of logs sent down by the
Green Mountain Pulp Co., last week.wa
gotten over the falls here successfully
and into the boom at the lower mill.
"Our Uncle" most laughable farce,
will be presented at the town hall in
Middlebury, by local talent, Wednesday
evening, Oct 81. Look for further par
ticulars next week.
Master James Piarce, who accompanied
Rev. Trotter of Rhode Island to the choir
festival, sang two fine solos from Han
del's oratorios at the services at St
Stephens on Sunday.
There will be "Harvest Home" con-
cert by the Sunday school of the
NJ. E. church next Sunday evening at
o'clock. The church will be appropri7
ately decorated with autumn fruits and
leaves.
The owners of the stock of the Bel
den's Falls Pulp company are now Mr..
F. w, Smith of Burlington and Mr.. II.
H. Bryant of this place, Mr.. E. p. Shaw
of Burlington having lately sold out his
interest to the former.
The store formerly occupied by Mr..
Alden will shortly come into the posses
sien of Mr.. Byron Fleming, who has
bought out Mr.. Burke. 1t is reported
that the new proprietor will deal in CT
gars, tobaccos, and stationery chiefly.
The storm Oh Friday necessitated the
postponement of the field-day sports,
which will probably not now come off
till spring The banquet was held on
Saturday evening, according to pro-
gramme, at Pitts & Cooks restaurant.
The funeral of Miss Aggie, daughter
of Mr.. James O'Connor, was attended
from the Catholic church yesterday
morning. She died of consumption and
was aged about IS years. The family
live northeast of the village, near Mr..
Phillips.
Sixty persons were present at the par
lor meeting of the W. c. L. L. held at
Prof. Seely's Tuesday evening. Mrs
Ford gave full and interesting report OF
the State meeting recently held in Rut'
land, which was followed by remarks
r a recitation and singing.
The new passenger station at Shelburr
is almost ready for occupancy and the
track has been moved nearer to it. But
up to date there are no developments re
i garding new station here. Work mus
necessarily begin very soon if anything
a is to be accomplished this season.
The second of the series of charity
q balls under the management of severa
of the younger ladies of the village will
/. occur at the town hall on the evening Of
Nov. 16. The first of these events wa
!, pleasant socially and successful finan
cially, and no doubt this one will be also
Paramount Engine Co. will give it
IS sixth annual ball, clam chowder and oys
y ter supper at the town hall Wednesda,
evening next, the 24th. The compan,
Is ought to be well sustained and no doub
Is will be. The inspection and parade vii
ID be held on the afternoon of the da
named.
lg 1t may be source of satisfaction t
II some one to know that New England
not the only sufferer from bad weather
n private letter from northern Ohio
written the 10Th, says that there were
h rainy days in that region in Septembe
is and that it had rained every day in Octc
- Der to date.
The singers are all invited to meet MI
c. T. S. Pierce at the vestry of the Cor
~ gregational church on Friday evening
Ds the 10Th, TO organize chorus for car
s, tata to raise funds to purchase scener
sr for our town hall. 1t is hoped our mt
~ sicians will take hold of this enterpris
to in good earnest. Books and costume
are furnished by Mr.. Pierce.
Mr.. O'Connor went to Burlington O
~ Saturday to represent the local bakery g
: meeting of the bakers of the Stat
It called for the purpose of fixing prices