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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
WEYBRIDGE

Carlton Cherbino has returned home
from Montana.
NJ. L. Boes has his new barn nearly
completed.
l.. Harrington is quite feeble and goes
out but little.
John Green, the horse tanner, is now
seen on our streets.
l.. o. Thompson is buying furs again
for New York firm.
Ernest Sturtevant is convalescent
Arthur Freegard is slowly improving.
There is high water again in the creel,
but it did not carry out the new dam this
time.
Misses Inez Fisk and Jennie Iavicl,
have returned to Beeman academy for
the winter term. Raymond Sturtevant
goes next week.
Nearly $500 has been subscribed bv
our citizens to assist in building a new
mill dam, which will be put in as soon
as the water admits.
The Sabbath school at the NJ f. church
VIII give an entertainment at Christmas.
with Christmas tree. Unusual efforts
are being made for the occasion.
a large number of friends and relatives
from TINS and adjoining towns visited
MIR. and Mrs. John Dolan at their home
on Friday evening last, and, after an ex-
ceptionally pleasant time, left number
of substantial and costly gifts as re-
minder.
Rev. n. Wardner, president of the
Wesleyan Methodist general conference.
and editor of The American WESLEYAN at
Syracuse, preached at the w. NJ. church
last Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Cameron of the
Nj. f. church assisted IN the service. He
preached again in the evening at the NJ.
f. church. He is fine speaker and an
earnest Christian minister.
The Valley Springs Enterprise of South
Dakota notices at length the marriage at
Valley Springs on Thanksgiving day of
WILDER Stnrtevant and Miss Minnie
Percival. Mr.. Sturtevant was born in
our town, being son of Daniel p. Sturte-
want. He has been for several wears in
the employ of the ID. e. II. Canal Co.,
with headquarters at Albany, running on
a passenger train to Lake George. He
has given satisfaction thus far Miss
Iercival is also known to us as the
granddaughter of l.. Sturtevant, and
spent some time at this place few years
ago. Cards have been received here by
their friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
SHOREHAM.

Carlos Smith of Brandon is a guest at
ii. w. Jones.
Miss Martha Turrll went to Burlng-
ton last Tuesday.
Mrs. w. w. Moore is absent on visit
to her son, who resides in Kansas.
Mrs. l.. Ii. Nottingham is with her sis
ter, Mrs. ID. G. Pierce, in Rutland.
Miss Eva Howard of Windham is at
her uncle's, DIR. C. w. Howard, for the
winter.
Miss Martha Waite has gone to Stowe,
VT, where she continues her pursuit as
teacher.
Miss Gertie Bingham, who is teaching
in the Brandon Graded school, is home
for a short time.
Miss Anna Edison went to Brandon on
Monday to attend the funeral of John
Christie, who died Saturday.
Miss Georgia Wolcott returned from a
visit to friends in Middletown in time to
commence her school on Cream Hill last
Monday.
Edward and Helen Bissell, who have
been home from Barre for the Thanks
giving vacation, returned on Monday.
VIII and Martha Byington, who are at
tending school at Meriden, y. H., were
home and returned on Monday.
James Forbes is quite seriously i'll at
his home. His daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13

Bertha |. Norton and sister. Hattie T..
of Townline, haye been visiting at Gid
con w. Norton's.
School begins this week I'm district No.
l. Samuel ii. Rogers of Panton has been
engaged to teach the winter term.
The Ladies' Aid society will hold n
sociable on Friday evening, Dec. IL. at
the residence of Fred w. Fisher on Lake
street.
Rev. Benjamin Cox occupied the desk
of the Methodist church in Bridport last
Sunday, on account of the Illness of the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Parker.
The contract to build the steam ferry
boat that is to run between West Addison
and Port Henry, n. Y, next season has
been let to the Sheridan Iron company of
Champlain, n. Y. The boat will be a
double propeller, IS feet in length and 30
foot beam. 1t will carry 300 passengers
and number of teams. 1t will run eight
miles per hour and is to be ready Nav /.
The fall term in district No. 3 closed
last Saturday afternoon. A number of
VISITORS were present An interesting
programme of defamation was carried
out. The following prizes were awarded !:
Bertha Raine, for not being absent or tar
dy during the whole term, book. {" If
tie Women;" May Norton for the same. a
book, Under the Lilacs;" Charlie Fish
er, for having no absences, book. "The
ChatterboX." Miss Trimble has given
very good satisfaction and is expected TO
teach the winter term.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
BRIDPORT.

The going is, as usual, very muddy.
w. II. SAKE has brought down % grays
this fall.
j. o. Hamilton killed nine-months-old
pig weighing 1904 lbs.
The Reading Circle meet with Mrs. j.
Il. Fletcher next Friday evening.
w. S. Huntley of Ripton was at his
brothers, A. w. Huntley, last week.
Richard Leonard of Orwell has bought
lot of standing timber of A. II. Rice.
Barney W. Myrick was badly hurt in
the eye last week by the kick of COW.
d. f. Myrick will run his meat cart
only on Tuesdays the remainder of the
season.
Several of our teachers are in attend
ance at the institute held in Nergennes
this week.
The annual meeting of the Ladies' So
cety was held in the vestry on Thursday
of this week.
A. w. Huntey has Just returned from
few weeks pleasure trip to points in
Massachusetts,.
He is pleased with his school there and
A number of our townsmen will go to
Middlebury tomorrow night to hear the
lecture given by Hon. II. G. Horr.
James Baker has opened barber shop
opposite the hotel, where he will hold
forth on Wednesday and Saturday eve
nings.
Miss Lucy Lewis, who has been with
her aunt, Mrs. b. A. Skilf, the past sum
mer, has returned to her home in Pots
dam, n. Y.
Rev. Mr.. Cox of West Addison preached
in the Methodist church Sunday. as Rev
Parker was not able to take his place in
the pulpit.
a. G. Sellingham, merchant at West
Bridport, will soon remove to Crown
Point and into the store where Mr.. Sher-
rill has been.
The mail carrier finds the route pretty
long round through Weybridge, where
he is compelled to go while the new Fail
bridge is being placed.
Nearly all of those who sent Thanks.
giving poultry to Boston find upon re-
ceiving returns that the fearful weather
about that time was not so bad for them
as was expected.
We understand that DR.. Joseph War.
ner of Crown Point, formerly of Bird
port, is soon to remove to Albany, n. Y.
where he will resume his practice. The
best wishes of his many friends here
(both socially and medically will accom-
pany him to his new field of labor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
ROCHESTER,.

NJ. NJ. Ball is teaching school in Lin
coin.
Rev. j. p. Marvin's subject for next
Sunday will he "Silent voices"
Rev. f. Gerry of West Randolph is
preaching for the Congregational people.
Miss Eva Lamb will soon go to West
minister, Mass, where she has a situation.
VIM. Prosser and wife of Hancocl,
have engaged to work for ID. n. Coolidge
this winter.
Miss Hannah Kinsman of Westminster.
Mass. spent last week with friends in
this village.
The Ladies' Aid society of the ITniver.
salist church will meet with Mrs. Wallace
II. Campbell on Tuesday afternoon and
evening, Dec. Il.
Rev. 5. A. Parker of Bethel gave a
lecture in the Universalist church last
Saturday evening; subject, "Life on d
Georgia Plantation in 1857 and 1885,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
BRISTOL.

The Bisbee store is nearly ready for
occupancy.
Libanus Lodge initiated two candidates
and passed one at the communication
Wednesday.
The prospect is good for large atten-
dance at the Masonic festival next We'd
nesday evening.
Principal Whittemore Of the Graded
school will attend the institute at Yer
gennes Thursday.
The Citizens band played on the street
last Friday night. They are rehearsing
for "A concert to be given in the near
future.
At the communication of Libanus
Louge, Monday, it was voted to change
the time of their meeting from afternoon
to evening.
Holly hall has chandelier, a present
from Mrs. Potter of Ohio. sister of Mrs.
II. c. Munsll and Mrs. Il. b. Gaige. 1t
is an elegant affair.
1t is reported that the Baptist society
has extended a call to Rev. G.. \. Smith
10 be their pastor. Mr.. Smith has been
acting pastor for some time.
William Pullman has sold his farm east
of the village to Mr.. Brooks, brother
of Deacon Nelson Brooks of this town.
Mr.. Pullman has moved into the Balm
house on East street.
Miss Edith Huntington died last Thurs
day night and was buried Sunday. She
had been in poor health for some time, a
part of the time an inmate of the asylum
at Brattleboro. Her age was about Is
years. "a
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13

by some 30 of its members. 1t Is Il years
since its organization and there are more
than 10 members in good standing today.
There will be crazy supper at Good
Templars' hall on Tuesday evening, Dec.
II. The proceeds are for the benefit of
the Methodist pastor, Rev. j. Hall. 1t is
expected that everybody will be present
with their families, as Il good time is an
ticipated. There will be ample accom-
modations for all; admission, 80 cents
only.
School opened on the Sth with quite a
large attendance. New stoves haye been
set, one in each room, and new charts,
embracing studies from primary reading,
physiology and hygiene, phonics,
penmanship and L. 5. civil government,
geography and L. 5. history, procured.
The teachers are Miss May E. Halnon
and Miss Lettie Wooster.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
NEW HAVEN.

Mrs. Paul Wetherby is in quite feeble
health.
Edith Rogers of Middlebury spent Sun
day in town.
Socrates Palmer has been very sick,
but is slightly improved.
Will Partch attended the recent Y. NJ.
c. \. meeting at Burlington.
The winter term of the academy opened
on Tuesday with good attendance.
\. Ram of Charlotte has rented the
farm of +. f. Wright at the center.
b. G.. Northrop. IL. d., will deliver a
lecture on "Our town. its needs and
possibilities, at the town hall, Dec. Il,
at o'clock; admission, 10 cents.
The glee club gave a concert at New
Haven Mills last Friday evening, after
which refreshments of superior quality
were served at Lampson hall The at
Tendance was large and the concert eX-
cellent. pleasant feature being the pre-
sentation of handsome bedspread to
Rev. and Mrs. w. b. Hague, 5. F. Thomp-
son making the presentation speech.
Hon. j. b. Grinnell of Grinnell. Iowa,
has subscribed S25 for the organ fund,
through the influence of Mrs. d. w.
Haven, an eX-member of Congress
ard uncle of DR.. A. p. Grinnell of Bur-
lington. Hon. Robert b. Langdon of
Minneapolis, Mimi, gives 5000 for the
same object. Mr.. Langdon has served
several terms in the Minnesota State Sem
ate, been delegate to two national Re-
publican conventions. is the largest rail-
road contractor in America and man of
large means and influence.
From our regular correspondent.
Mrs. Paul Wetherbee is thought to be
failing.
Socrates Palmer is very i'll and his re-
covery is quite doubtful.
Miss Eliza Ruhlee of Montpelier will
spend the winter in town with her friends.
Charles DePoutee was home for few
days recently. His wife remains in fee
BILE condition.
The Ladies' Aid society aud the Young
Ladies' Working club met with Mrs. VIM.
Partch Thursday afternoon.
Miss Kent. who has been stopping at
the Kent cottage for some time. returned
this week to her home in Benson.
\ lecture will be given on Tuesday
evening, Dee. Il, at the town hall. by b.
G. Northrup, IL. D.. on village improve
ments.
As was announced. Rev. l.. Bartlett
gave his lecture in the Congregational
church last week. The address was full
of interest as we'll as instructive.
The concert and supper giver at the
East Mills on Friday evening was an ell
jOyable and successful affair. The pro-
ceeds were for the church repair fund.
Monroe Barnum has been home from
the asylum short time, but was taken
back again not long since, his mental
condition seemingly but little if in any
way improved.
Miss Cora Chaplin has returned from
Adams, Mass, where she has been clerk
ing, on account of i'll health. Aunt
Betty" Chaplin is also very poorly, and
probably cannot long survive. Mr.. Cha
pin removed with his family to Bristol
about year since.
Mrs. Charles W. Mason writes from
Los Angeles, Cal, of her safe arrival in
that city. She is in excellent spirits and
experienced but slight fatigue from her
long journey. Her many friends here
hope that California winter may lead to
her complete restoration to health.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
LINCOLN,

Nellie Grant is quite sick.
Oliver Barnard has got reissue on his
pension of 81 per month.
Sanford Johns is to clerk in f. NJ.
Whitney's store this winter.
Z. G. Colby has let his farm to A. H..
and John Moulton for one year.
School in district No. s commenced
Monday with 45 scholars and Nj. Nj. Ball
as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. a. Thayer and Mrs. c.
G.. Butterfield have gone to Rome, y. Y.
Mrs. Thayer and Mrs. Buttertield will be
away several weeks.
The mill owners are busy cutting and
piing logs. 1t looks now as though there
would be Il larger amount of stock put
in this winter than ever before.
There is lots of kicking in town on the
sled-brake question and about - have
signed paper agreeing to share equally
in suit, if one is brought by Mr.. Strong,
and make test case of it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
WEST CORNWALL,

All hope for snow and better roads.
Lucius White has moved into the house
with Edward Lummis.
ID. E. Taylor of Bristol and George
Gipson of Rutland were in town early in
the week.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet with
Mrs. VIII Wallace on Wednesday after
noon, the 18th.
VIII +. Taylor and wife have returned
to Whiting to live during the winter with
James Mcdonald.
Bessie Dean is able to come to her
meals with the family. She has been
sick number of weeks.
Mary Keller has gone to Middlebury
and will remain In the family of Rev. Mr.
Cambridge until Jan. /.
Mrs. G. C. Walker of Middlebury is
with Mrs. NJ. A. Hamilton, where she eX.
poets to remain for some time. Hell
health is somewhat improving since heI
stay here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
WHITING.

Mrs. Henry Ralph was at her fathers
last week.
John Jubar has sold his mare to V.
Thomas of Brandon.
Miss Cora Bissette teaches the school
at the south part of the town.
Miss Clara Briggs has gone to Rutland
to spend the winter with friends.
y. a. Pond shipped car of mixed
stock from this station Monday morning.
Miss Mary Burt of Essex. y. Y. is
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
G.. Farr.
Mrs. NJ. b. Cudworth, who had been
in Orwell on visit to friends, returned
On Sunday.
Albert ketchum has gone to Brandon
to study dentistry with his uncle, DR..
Henry Wright.
Hon. F. ID. Douglas is home from
Fitchburg, Mass, where he made an adj
dress last week on the dairy business.
Charles Brown was taken with chill
on Sunday afternoon, and it is doubtful
whether he will be able to get out again
this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Lackey desire to
thank those who so generously contri-
buted to repair the loss occasioned by the
death of their horse last fall.
Eugene Pierce, who was in town last
week visiting Ed. Bakers family, came
to Forestdale from Granville with a
sleigh. He said 1t was good sleighing
over the mountain.
1t looks as if we were to have school
this winter and as if the scholars would
know what they have been doing at the
end of the term; but parents should as
sist the teacher so far as they can.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
THE
BURLINGTON
SAYINGS :. BANK.
CHARTERED IN ls47.

CHARTERED IN lS4I.
Deposits January 1, Isss, sI,s.9,.a3
surplus I39, S5I
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on or before the 4th OF any month draw
interest from the LIST. If made after the 4th,
interest will commence the LIST OF the follow
ing month Interest will be credited to de.
positors January LIST and July LIST, compound.
ing twice year. There are no stockholders
An this bank All the earnings, less expense
belong to depOsitois. The rate OF interest de.
ponds on the earnings and has varied from
per cent to per cent
For the last Is months the rate OF interest
has been IA per cent year.
All taxes are paid by the bank on deposits
OF $500 or less. Deposits are limited by law
to $1,000, and no interest will he paid on any
sum in excess of this amount, except on de-
posts by widows, orphans, administrators.
executors, guardians, charitable or religious
institutions or on trust fund deposited by CT
der OF court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities for
the investment OF its funds and sends no mon.
ey out OF the State until the home demand is
met.
Funds may be sent by bank check or draft
or postal money or Ter and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information as
TO standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
wainwright, Middlebury; j. 4. Roberts, Yer
gennes or Il. G. Dixie, Bristol
CT. WARD. Treasurer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
WEST ADDISON.
Albee Merrill is on the gain.

Albee Merrill is on the gain.
Frank johnson is on the sick list.
The dance at Billy Merrill's was slim
affair
Mrs. George Garrett is the mother OF
another daughter.
Johnny Green was the guest of S. 5
Olcott last week.
Stella Wheelock of Port Henry, n. y.
has returned home.
Laura Guyette has gone to reside with
Ora Gibbs in Bridport.
Burt Tatro has come home from Shell
burn to spend the winter.
Miss Martha A. Cox is stopping at hel
brothers, Rev. Benjamin Cox.
There is to be dance at Harvey
Hayes, Panton, Wednesday evening.
NJ. J. Hutchinson killed a six-months
pig last week that weighed 1852 pounds
dressed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
UNEOUALlED CURES.

Mrs. Orrin Webster, Bedford, " H. n Grip.
pie and on cruches l. years, with terrible I'll.
GERS ON her limbs. sOunuly cured; Geo. II ste.
Yens, North Lyndeboro, y. H.. cured of terri
bile burning and itching humor, which cover.
ed his entire body; Mrs. VIM. +. Russ North
Hartland, VT, given up by counsel, with IA
large ovarian tunOr heart disease and drop.
sy perfectly cured ana tumor disappeared,
doctor did not see her; Many smith, East
L. Buifum, North Monroe, y. H., helpless with
spinal disease, involving liver, Kidneys and
bladder, perfectly cured and the doctor did
not see him. Isaac Buttrck, Londonderry,
y. H. son cured of dischar@ing ears and deaf.
ness. Mrs. l.. y. sawyer, kecne, y. Y, terri
Bile bleeding from lungs, cured. Amos Young
Derry Depot, y. H., cHtarrh had eaten Il hole
through root of mouth cured. Miss Lizzie
Williams, - Blodgatt street, Manchester "
H., b lindness, cured. DR.. Levi Bodge, Water
ford, VT, kidney disease. with trghtml hem.
orrhages, given up by counsel, cured, and the
doctor did not see him. Levi Burt, Llttlcton,
n. H. and hundreds of other cases of nervous
debility in its various stages. Mrs. J. E.Fields,
Milford, y. II cured of Il complication of fe-
male difficulties, after she had doctored nine
years with others. son of w. b. Hill Pitts.
field, y. H., was most terrible case of heart
disease, dropsy and epleptic fits got well,
went to work and has not had fit tor two
years. &. Ambrose, North Londonderry, y.
H., cured of cancer. Alvin Bruce, Williams.
vile, VT, cured OF cancer. Albert CLARK, Tn
derhill, VT, bad case of chronic rheumatism,
treated ut hospital with no good results can
now do good days work. VIM IL. Tarr,
Bedford, \. H., son cured of II lumbar abscess,
after others had given him up. Mrs. c. W.
Simpson, - Washington street, Concord, y.
H., suffered with II bone sore upon her arm,
from which large pieces OF necrosed bone was
discharged, She was advised to go to the hos
pita Tor an operation. DR.. Gage cured her
without using the knife or causing pain. A
gentleman reports IL remarkable cure OF piles
or hemerrhoids OF 20 years standing The
doctor has upon his books l20 recent cases OF
piles which have been cured by his special
treatment without single failure, in all OF
which cases he guaran' ees n cure or no pay,
without knife salve or pain. Remember his
visits. DIR. Gage can be consulted in person.
He has no assistants travelling.
az Am
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13

Mason of Providence, and his son, Willie,
who was In school at Saxton's River,
came home last week.
The Ladies' Missionary society are ex-
pected to meet at the chapel Thursday af-
ternoon. The work on hand just now is
the filling of a box of clothing, etc, for
the school at Mcintosh, Ga. A meeting
is also appointed for Thursday to perfect
arrangements for Christmas entertain
ment for the Sunday school.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
EAST MIDOLEBURY.
Most of the sick are improving.
Mrs. DAVID Stone is not as we'll.

Most of the sick are improving.
Mrs. Dayid Stone is not as well.
Mrs. George Eldredge remains in quite
poor health.
Fred Varney is boarding at S. G. lis
dale's and attending school.
Fred Rock came home from over the
mountain to spend Thanksgiving with
his family.
Sunday, Dec. s, came in like a May
day, it was so warm and sunny. 1t was
followed by nice rain during the night.
Mrs. Geo. Ladd, who, with her hus-
band, went from this place to Kansas
several years ago, where Mr.. Ladd died,
has returned and is at s. G.. Tisdale's.
The supper at the lodge of Good Tenn
plars on Monday evening was attended
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
XMAS.

If possible not only make gifts
to your family and immediate friends,
but to the deserving poor. In making
your selection for present for poor
family be sure and get something useful.
If you cannot afford a ton of coal or cord
of wood give them u bottle of Anti-Apo-
plectine 1t costs but 81 go, and will re-
iieve much suffering. Warranted to cure
rheumatism, heart disease, dyspepsia,
liver complains, kidney and bladder
troubles.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
The BEE-kEEPERS,

The annual meeting of the Vermont
Bee-KeepeIs' association will be held at
the Van Ness House, Burlington, Jan.
% and %. Reduced rates of fare on the
Central Vermont have been secured.
Programmes and further information can
be had by addressing the secretary, j. III.
Larrabee, Larrabee's Point.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
TIE COUNTY AUDITOR.

Hon. Albert A. Fletcher of Middle
bury was appointed county auditor at the
recent session of the county court to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Hon.
Calvin Hill.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
Extraordinary Medical Success.
DIR. Gage is Visited by Crowds of Pa.
tients.

After several months absence, DIR. Gage has
again commenced his visits and is everywhere
greeted by the od-time crowds, nearly every
new atient being relative, friend or neigh
Dor of some former one who has been cured
by the doctor, which is certainly one of the
best and most gratifying advertisements.
Read the following references, and il sick, do
not tail to see the most successful hysician
nf hn lay
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
CORN WALL.

Owing to the bad condition of the roads
the Middlebury college Glee club will
not give the proposed concert at the
town hall this evening. The date wheI
they will appear has not been fixed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-13
County 21ems.
ADDISON.

On Tuesday evening, Dec. "a, at the
Baptist church in Addison there will be
service of song, together with recita-
tons by the Sunday school, Duets, etc,
to close with visit from Santa Claus
and his tree. All are invited.