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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
WAITINO.

John Wyatt is sick and under the
doctors care.
Carl. Williams is improving and is
able to ride out.
Willie Ketcham has had relapse and
is again confined to the house.
The ladies' society met with Mrs. j.
f. Parker on Wednesday of this week.
n. b. Douglas came to town Friday
night, and Mrs. F. d. Douglas return
ed at the same time.
New maps and charts have been put
into the village school house by f. \.
Baldwin, the prudential committee.
Volney Kelsey has shipped to New
y FORK buyer four sacks of furs, consist
ing of fox, gray cross and red, mink,
coon, rat, skunk and cat.
From another correspondent.
Peter Swiney died at his home in the
north part of the town on Saturday, the
9TH inst, at the age of 20 years. The
funeral was attended on Monday, the 9th,
Rev. Mr.. Mayhem officiating. He was
native of Canada, but came here from
Whitehall oyer 40 years ago and worked
at his trade-that of backsmith-tll
i'll health compelled him to give up active
pursuits four or five years since. A
widow, four daughters Gall of whom are
married) and four sons survive. He was
an honest and upright man and had many
acquaintance and friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27

can of German carp have been re-
ceived here for distribution from the
State officials at st. Adams.
Mrs. II. ii. Reed, president of the
Home Missionary society, lectured at the
Methodist church Sunday evening.
A ten-cent sociable was held at the res
idence of M. A. Everts, for the benefit of
the Methodist church, Friday last.
F. A. Goss, John j. Barnard and Will
liam Patten attended the funeral of Geo.
A. Knball at Orwell, Thursday last.
Mrs. Pond, the mail carrier between
here and Addison, is in very poor health.
She has been on this route for several
years.
Henry T. Booth lost valuable cal
cantara" colt the 18th. 1t was hurt in
the yard, and had other troubles in adj
dition.
Arthur Taber is home for the holidays
from the Norwich university. George
Whiteside enters the same institution
next month.
John H. Donnelly was holder of the
ticket in the Middlebury lottery scheme
which drew 400 10. hog. George Dan
yew got horse.
j. F. BARLEY, who has been in the en-
ploy of j. b. Hustled, goes to New York
Jan. for two months instruction in the
tailoring business.
States Attorney c. M. Wids and At
torney Bliss of Middlebury were here on
Friday last, as attorneys in the bankrupt
cy case of Hiram Norton of Addison.
w. r. Dalrymple has been reappointed
liquor agent. This makes it real handy !;
for now there's one place where, in case
of sickness, liquor can be purchased.
Saturday, market day, was not largely
attended on account of the bad condition
of the roads. Butter brought 16 to IS
cents; eggs, % cents; dressed turkeys,
IA to 16 cents; chickens, geese and ducks,
II to II cents.
The Congregational society had an en-
tertainment for the Sabbath-school We'd
nesday evening, consisting of tabeaux
and refreshments. The Baptist society
also had a similar Christmas entertain
ment. The State Reform school on Tues
day evening had Christmas tree, with
vocal and instrumental music. Superin-
tendent Andrews and wife did everything
possible for the happiness of the boys
and girls of the institution. The trees
were loaded with useful and valuable
presents for all, both officers and guests.
Rev. II. G. Pillsbury made appropriate
remarks for the occasion. A large num-
Der of citizens were present and pleas
ans evening was enjoyed by all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
State l1epS.
There are % patients in the st. Adams

There are % patients in the st. Adams
hospital.
The j. c. Blackmer Camp, S. of v,
has been organized at Manchester with
20 members.
Work has begun on the new 100000
iron bridge between North Hero and
Grand Isle.
A Barre fork factory is filling an order
for 1000 dozen hay forks to go to HAM
burg, Germany.
James Halleran of Castleton has fallen
heir, it is stated, to legacy of SIS, 900
from an uncle in the West
A geography of Vermont, containing
between 300 and 400 pages. is being writ
ten by Principal Edward Conant of West
Randolph Normal school.
The United States fish commission have
notified the State commissioners that
they will soon send them $50, 900 trout
eggs for distribution in the State. They
will also send a quantity of carp in a
few days.
The Woodstock creamery project gives
every promise of success. There are al
ready pledged nearly 300 COWS. the num-
Der necessary to make start, and the
farmers owning the cows will take about
$1,000 of the stock.
The citizens of Mortified have voted
to light the village streets with electricity
and the trustees have been authorized to
contract with some company for II arc
lights of l200-candle power, the cost not
to exceed $50 each.
The famous triplet steers owned by j,
S. Kenerson of Barnet weigh 3Osa, 300
and 3llA pounds, respectively. They are
of the same height and color, and their
horns grow over their backs like the
horns of Rocky Mountain goat.
David Tenant escaped from the Benn-
ington Jail Monday night. Tenant had
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27

Landlord Farr of the Glen House is to
have a public dance at his house on the
evening of Wednesday next, January /.
The friends of Goodsel Speare gave
him pleasant surprise on Christmas eve.
They came bringing their baskets of cake,
etc. After few hours of social chat,
lunch was served and each guest departed
with the best of wishes for many returns
of Christmas eve for Goodsel and his
mother.
E. G. and Mrs. Rogers and son, Arthur,
of Mddlebury were among the guests
Christmas eve at Elias Rogers, where
the Christmas tree seemed unusually well
laden with gifts for all; and, Judging
from the great abundance of presents re-
ceived in nearly every home in this vii
lage, our old and esteemed friend Santa
Claus was uncommonly generous this
year.
Needham Post, G.. A. R., have elected
these officers j. 2. Kirby, p c.. Almon
Enos, S. V. c.; o. H. Clark, ". c.; H.
II. Ellis, @. NJ; G. w. Hewitt, surgeon
j. j. Nancy, chaplain; w. II. Olmsted,
o. D.; n. Decker, o. G. There will be a
public installation of officers Jan. 2, at
the post room at Z 10 o'clock sharp, after
which the post will hold a camp fire.
Interesting speakers have promised to be
present and a good time is anticipated.
The public are invited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
CORNWALL.

Messrs. Clark and Morrison of Addison
are in town buying Merinos for another
shipment to Australia.
Messrs. Perkins and Moore are looking
over the sheep in town. They are max
ing up shipment for Indiana.
d. L. Grover has recently canvassed
the town for the Ivison, Brakeman &
Co. chart to be used in the schools.
We have all kinds of weather, with any
thing but good roads. Christmas has
come, and we have not had one days
sleighing.
On account of high water the work on
the abutments for the new iron bridge
across Lemon Fair has been suspended.
Two row boats are used for transporta-
ton, but it is sometimes very inConven-
lent for those who wish to cross the
stream to find both boats on the opposite
shore.
The Young Mems Debating society
will hold meeting next Monday evening,
when the question of the enjoyment of
fact VS.. fiction will be discussed. The
programme also calls for papers from F.
II. Warner, showing why he is Repub-
lican and from d. F. Austin on why he
is Prohbitionist. j. G. Alden will
show why man might be Democrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
General l1eus.
MATTERS AT WARRINGTON.

A. j. Markham of Vermont has been
made one of the reading clerks of the
House OF Representatives.
Thomas Cavanaugh of Vermont was
on FRIDAY appointed assistant sergeant
alarms of the House of Representa-
tives.
Bills have been introduced in the
House providing for the erection of
pubic buildings at st. Adams, Newport
and Island Pond, this State.
The Senate committee on military af-
fairs has reported favorably a bill an
propriating $4,000 for improving the
grounds around the monument on the
battlefield of Bennington.
Extension Commissioner Cornoral
Tanner has opened law and claims Of
nee ana has been admitted to practice
as member of the bar of the supreme
court of the District of Columbia.
Edward Il. Waite, son of the late
Chief Justice Waite, died Monday at
ms mothers home in Washington. Mr..
Waite was engaged in the practice of
law in Toledo. He had been i'll for a
long time with Bright's disease.
President Harrison, in the three weeks
ended last Saturday, sent to the Senate
l429 messages containing the nomina-
lions Cncluding army and navy ap-
pointments) of about 1900 persons.
When the Senate adjourned Saturday
afternoon, there had been made public
the confirmation of about 1000 of these
nominations, the great majority of them
pOstmasters.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
VEROENNES,


Christmas finds us in this vicinity in
the mud.
Deputy Sheriff Middlebrook is able to
be out again.
NJ. j. Graves, dealer in stoves, etc., is
slowly improving.
st. Paul's and st. Peters churches held
their usual Christmas services.
The Louis Cyr Heavyweight combina-
ton show exhibits here Dec. 81.
William Fields is very low with gen.
eral debility, and is not expected to live.
A. Clark of Westport, n. Y, the faith
err of Mrs. L. c. Middlebrook, is visiting
in town.
Deputy Sheriff John L. Tuttle of Mont
pelier made his son, Attorney futile, a
visit the 18th.
j. b. Powers, dental surgeon, and
George X. Thorne are spending a few
days in Boston.
Our lady teachers in the high school
have all gone home for the holidays.
They return Jan. 8.
The Christmas trade of our merchants
will not be up to the average on account
of the bad weather.
Henry Simonds and wife (Jennie Ross) !,
who went to California two years ago,
will return this week.
Miss Herrika Stevens Is home from
school for the holidays; also John H.
Booth of Mooers, n. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
WEST ADDISON.

Prentiss Hoyt is stopping at home.
Henry Harris lost his youngest child
last week.
Miss Louella Smith arrived home from
North Adams, Mass, Saturday after
noon.
John Sweenor, Jersey street, is build
ing new granery on the Willmarth
farm.
Cora Strong is engaged as saleslady at
Chamberlain's, Vergennes, for the hol-
idays.
Misses Ida and Lulu MoultOn of Ver-
gennes are spending the holidays at
Gideon Norton's.
There was Christmas tree at the
corners, Tuesday evening, and one at the
home of w. II. Moorby.
There is to be gathering of young
people at Willis Kinds Thursday evening,
the object of which is to form a literary
society.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
BRISTOL.

Local dealers report a good trade in
holiday goods.
The school seat business is about closed
up at Rocky Dale.
A Christmas dance was held at the
Commercial House.
F. w. Nash and wife are boarding at
the Commercial House.
Mrs. Fanny Tracy is quite ill at her
residence on Church street.
There was Christmas tree at the Bap-
fist church Tuesday evening.
Harry Howard. the drummer boy"
drew fair house here last Saturday
night.
The time for the Friends services at
Holly hall has been changed from to
6 80 p. m.
The fall term of the Graded school
closed Tuesday. The winter term will
open Jan. 6.
Those who have logs and wood to haul
to market are feeling rather blue over the
prospect for sleighing.
Mrs. P. M. Ryan was buried last Satur-
day, Rev. G. A. Smith, pastor of the Bap-
fist church, officiating.
lhc HcW ClduuclicI az IloIly HAL WAS
lighted for the first time at the Shepard
Family concert last Tuesday night.
DR.. D. A. Bisbee is arranging his goods
in his new drug store. The doctor will
have one of the neatest stores in town.
There was no preaching at the Metho-
dist house last Sunday afternoon. The
preacher failed to put in an appearance.
The Shepard Family gave one of their
entertaining concerts at Holly hall the
18th. They, like old wine, improve with
age.
Rev. G. A. Smith preached two very
interesting Christmas sermons at the
Baptist house last Sunday, morning and
evening.
A prominent man in town offers to bet
500 that railroad will run into Bristol
within two years. Rumor has it that
Bristol is to have spool factory.
d. E. Taylor has sold his stock Of
doors, sash, blinds, etc., to Burlington
parties. Mr.. Taylor expects to follow
his children to Idaho next summer.
The time for holding the meetings of
Libanus lodge has been changed from
afternoon to evening. They come on
Monday evenings before the full moon.
Mrs. Stewart, widow of the late Hilem
Stewart of Weybridge, and mother of
Friend Stewart of this town, died Sun
day night. The burial was at Wey-
bridge Tuesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
New HAVEN.

At present writing Mrs. Paul Wether-
bee is very low.
Messrs. Chaffee and Miner are home
for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Root of Char
lotte were in town on Tuesday.
The new pipe organ has arrived and
is being put in place this week.
Latest reports speak of the continued
improvement of Mrs. c. w. Mason's
health at Los Angeles.
The annual church reunion will &C.
cur on Friday evening, Jan. 3. Supper
will be served, as usual.
Mrs. Mary Barton, formerly of this
town, is spending the winter with her
sister, Mrs. Root, in Charlotte.
A Mr.. Rand of Charlotte has rented
portion of the <. Z. Wright farm, at
the center, for the purpose of seed cul-
ture. He has been extensively engaged
in this business, having raised seeds
for the well known firm of Z. X. Bliss
& Sons, New York.
Mrs. Charles DePoutee, whose ill
ness has been previously noted, passed
away at the home of her husbands
parents on Tuesday. Mr.. DePoutee
returned here from Rome, N. Y, his
place of business, early in the week,
and sister of the deceased came. The
funeral will be attended from the resi-
dence of Mr.. Moses DePoutee on Friday
at ] o'clock. The remains will be buried
in Evergreen cemetery.
There will be a grand organ recital
and concert at the Congregational
church on Wednesday evening, Jan. /.
Prof. F. E. Hathorne of Potsdam,
N. Y, we'll known in musical circles
as proficient In the science of music,
has been engaged to preside at the Or
gan and will render choice programme
of classical selections. The choral
society will also add to the interest of
the occasion by giving some fine Sc
lections.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
County Ueps.
BRIDPORT.

BRIDPORT.
The ferry at Brooks was running at
last accounts.
Santa Claus made short calls this year.
1t was too muddy.
The selectmen are getting out stone for
the Potash bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. n. Barnes of Chimney
Point were in town Christmas.
Mrs. M. A. Searle has returned from
her visit with friends in Burlington.
Miss Lucy Jewett is very sick with a
fever. DR.. Blaisdell is in attendance.
Geo. Sellers has returned from New
Hampshire, where he has been since
spring.
Clayton Crane is employed on the new
government building which is being
erected in Montpelier.
Rev. w. N. Bacon preached the funeral
sermon of G. A. Kimball of Orwell, on
Thursday of last week.
Miss Bertha Sunderland is teaching in
Shoreham, where she has taught for sew
eral consecutive terms.
1t is rumored that E. H. Bailey, now
living at West Bridport, will occupy the
store there after Mr. Sellingham leaves.
Our scholars that have been attending
school in Middlebury are home for vaca-
ton. A number of them will return next
term.
r. L. Hemenway is clearing off a part
of his swamp land. He is selling the
cord wood from % cts. on the stump to
So delivered to the village.
Geo. D. Nichols has returned from
Granville, where he has been for a few
days to close up matters pertaining to
the purchase of the farm that his father
recently made there.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
UNEOUAllED CURES.

Mrs. Orrin Webster, Bedford, n H. a Grip
pie and on crutches l. years, with terrible III
GERS on her limbs, soundly cured; Geo. II. Ste
yens, North Lyndeboro, \. 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 a
large ovarian tumor, heart disease and drop
sy, perfectly cured and tumor disappeared
doctor did not see her; Many Smith, East
Gambia, n. H., also cured OF ovarian tumol c.
L. Buffum, North Monroe, y. H., helpless with
spinal disease, involving liver, kidneys and
bladder, perfectly cured and the doctor did
not see him. Isaac Buttrick, Londonderry
n. H., son cured OF discharging ears and deaf
ness. Mrs. l.. A. sawyer, keene y. Y, terri
BILE bleeding from lungs, cured. Amos Young
Derry Depot, y. H., catarrh had eaten "A hole
through root of mouth cured. Miss Lizzie
Williams, 70 Blodgatt street, Manchester ".
H., b lindness, cured. DR.. Levi BODICE, Water
10 rd, VT kidney disease, with irightiul hem
orrhages, given up by counsel, cured, and the
doctor did not see him. Levi Burt, Llttleton,
n. H., and hundreds OF other cases OF nervous
debility in its various stages. Mrs. j. E.Fields,
Milford \. II cured OF n complication of fe-
male difficulties, after she had doctored nine
years with others. Son OF w. Ii. HILL Pitts
field, \. H., was most terrible case OF heart
disease, dropsy and epieptic fits got well,
went to work and has not had a fit tor two
years. G. Ambrose, North Londonderry, n.
H., cured of cancer. Alvin Bruce, Williams
vile, VT, cured OF cancer. Albert Clark, I'm
derhill, VT, bad case of chronic rheumatism,
treated at hospital with no good results can
now do good days work. VIM. ii. Tarr,
Bedford, \. H., son cured OF lumbar abscess,
after others had given him up. Mrs. C.. w.
simpson, 10 Washington street, Concord, n.
H., suffered with bone sore upon her arm,
from which large pieces of necrosed bone was
discharged, She was advised to go to the hos
pital Tor an operation. DR.. Gage cured her
without using the knife or causing pain. A
gentleman reports a remarkable cure of piles
or hemerrhoids OF 20 years standing. The
doctor has upon his books 100 recent cases OF
piles which have been cured by his special
treatment without Il single failure, in all OF
which cases he guarantees cure or no pay,
without knife, salve or pain. Remember his
visits DR.. Gage can be consulted in person.
He has no assistants travelling.
81 ;3m
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
RIPTON.


Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Kill of Granville
were in town on Sunday last calling on
relatives.
While dressing a chicken, few days
ago, Mrs. j. S. Chandler discovered a
cent in the gizzard. 1t was worn per-
fectly smooth.
A surprise party swoOped down on Mr..
and Mrs. H. A. Kirby few nights ago.
The participants report having had very
enjoyable time.
People here were highly entertained on
Christmas eve while attending Santa's
levee at his headquarters (the Congrega-
tional church,. Everybody and his wife
and all their children, with their uncles,
cousins and aunts, was there. The stormy
weather did not appear to dampen their
their best attention to very attractive,
though rather lengthy programme of
vocal and instrumental music, speaking
by the little ones, etc. But s O'Clock
came and so did Santa himself and the
stripping of splendid and splendidly
laden tree was next in order. Every
bodys or almost every body's heart was
made glad over the varied, rich and val
liable presents that they received. and all
in good season bestoOk themselves to
their homeward way feeling better
toward themselves and their neighbors.
We cannot close without mentioning the
genuine surprise experienced by the pas
tor and his wife in receiving each tasty
and valuable easy chair, and also the good
taste displayed by the ladies in ornament
ing the church and tree.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
AN II

Or against, as applied to ANTI.APOPLEC.
TINE, means a remedy against striking down, or
remedy for those diseases whose termination
often is sudden DEATH 1t ia the only Apoplexy
Preventive known to medical science and 1t will
Cure Paralysis, Heart Disease, Rheu.
matism, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Chronic
Bronchitis, Sciatica and all Diseases A ris-
ing from Impure Blood and Debilitated
Nerves, Dizziness or Pressure in the
Head, Spots Before Eyes, Pain Around
or PalpitatiOn of the Heart indicates the
use Of ANTI.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
EAST MIDDLEBURY.

Mrs. G. Eldredge is improving.
VIII Forth Is home from st. Adams to
spend the holidays.
II. II. Hill of st. Adams is visiting his
aunt, Mrs. VIII Palmer.
John Hunt is home from Montpelier
for a short visit to his family.
Misses Alice and May Buttles of Bran
don spent Christmas with their grand
parents here, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Russell.
The street lamp that shines forth in
front of Geo. Eldredge's residence seems
to suggest that others would look equally
as we'll all along our pretty street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
SAILS URY.
Deferred from last week. !

IDeTerTtU ITOIn IHSt Wttk.I
The hay trade is dull.
The county supervisor of schools is
visiting the schools in town.
The LADIES' Aid society are doing a
good work in town in making clothes
for poor children.
The law compelling parents to send
their children to school will be put in
force unless more children attend school
soon. Give the children a good educa-
ton and the iron heel of the tyrant will
never trample upon our liberties.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
WEST CORNWALL,

The many friends of Miss Bessie Dean
and Miss Grace Bingham will be glad to
know that more favorable reports come
from their sick chambers.
The Christmas entertainment which
had been planned for Christmas eve at
the church has, by reason of sickness in
several families and bad travelling, been
postponed until New Years eve.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
A'0-

PLECTINE. Pain in Region of the Heart with
Feeling OF Suffocation, Ringing Sounds in Ears,
Numbness or Prickly Sensations of Limbs, Pain
Between Shoulders and In Side, Pain in Small of
Back or Hip. scanty and High Colored Urine,
smarting or Burning Sensation Passing Water,
together with Flatulence, Sour Stomach, General
Debility &C.. are symptoms that quickly re-
Heved by this Purifying and Tonic Remedy. For
sale by all druggists for LOO, six bottles for
$500. Send to DIR. F. s. HUTCHINSON CO.,
Enosburgh Falls. VT, for circulars and testimonials
proofs Of the cures wrought by ANTI.APQ.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
Extraordinary Medical Success.
DIR. Gage is Visited by Crowds of Pa
tients.

After several months absence, DR.. Gage has
again commenced his visits and is everywhere
greeted by the oldtimc crowds, nearly every
new atient being IL 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 II sick, do
not fail to see the most successful physician
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-12-27
DEAJTTTEAsa E.
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