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The morning call., 1890-06-08

The banquet that was set before the astonished
child would have fed twenty men, but she eyed
delighted the knot OF admirers crowded about
her table. She chose variety Of eatables that
wonld have plunged dyspeptlc into paroxysms
OF despair, and when she had declared herself
all fr0o" Jack paid tho bill, looked peryously at
his watch, and taking his ward by the hand an
no9nced that he had an important engagement
the church and entered. Miss Charles was walt
ing for her pupil, and when he appeared with
little Helen In his arms she changed her first
smile OF recognition 10 a look OF surprise.
Sorry kept You waitln', Mis-, Charles" said
jack, apoogetically. !. BuI something's hap
pened this mOrnin' that's g0n' TO change my
whole life." And he related succlnctly all the
experiences OF the morning, ending With:
"What do yer think?"
MIR. Bowdoin."
"Do you think so, Miss Charles? Do you,
honest?
a. do indeed And whatever sins the tempta
lions oil your life may have led you to commit,
this one act s In my eyes, enough to atone for
"ob. Miss Charles" with an earuestness tina.
sent pang. through the heart Of his listener,
do you really mean that?'
''Then that's all want. don't care now what
the whole world may say, for IT'S through YOUR
eyes that / want to see everything. Pm going
you TO tell me what 10 do. She's got your name.
and / want her TO be like you; want her to
drink into her little heart some o. the goodness
that's In yours; l want her TO have a soul like
yours" Then seeing that his earnestness had
rather frightened her, he reassured her by bring
ing his plea to a close:
"Miss Charles, Will you take care Of her for
me?n s' io'
"With all my heart ~
And she kDelt upon the floor, folded her arms
about the little waif, kissed her tenderIy and
took her Into her w0man's heart forever Then
turning TO- Jack, with look upon her face that
seemed to him the very light OF heaven itself, she
said:
"NIr. Bowdon, will you pray with me pD
"What, me! man like me pray p
"a man like you need have no fear. God Will
listen to you"
'As ! said Just now, Miss Charles, want tn
see everything through your eyes. It's eon
So they knelt together there In the organ-loft.
the Christian. the waif and the gambler Helan
prayed for divine assistance fn the new obljra
tion she had undertaken, and asked that ihe
wayward pr0digal whose tenderness OF heart had
made 1t possible for her to rescne a little unfor.
tunate from a life OF sin might be forgiven and
taught at last to learn the truth.
And no prayer was ever closed with moro
fervent amen Than came that summer afternoon
from the unhallowed lips Of Jack Bowdoin
gambler and 0utcast
".
The days that followed were full of sunsb,na
and life to Jack BowdOIn, full of d0ubt and
restlessness to Helen Charles; and this condi-
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Noticing too, his embarrassment at this invol-
unlary exhibition of weakness. she came to bis
rescue.
"Shall you be ready to begin at once?"
"Auy time you say, miss"
"NOw?"
"Yes, miss, il 1t wouldn't be too much trou.
ble.''
81 have no instrument at home, but II you
have no objection we will 90 over 10 the church."
SO they walked silently down the hill together
and entered The church. The guileess, innocent
girl, whose soul had never yet become tainted by
single Impure thought, sat trembling beside
the professional Oulcast, who had been Graded
in the lap of vice, nuItured into manhood by the
fruits OF sin-whose whole career had been one
OF outlawry and crime. And there in The little
organ-loit, with no listeners save the rafIers and
the pews, The Vulture took his first music lesson
from the Dove.
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tonight and try to turn square. Maybe that'll
make the parsOn change his mind. TN take
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SOLD EVERYWHERE.
mr11 1y TuThSu
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
County 11eps.
BRIDPORT.


G. A. II. meeting on Saturday evening.
About six inches of snow fell on We'd
nesday.
Miss Nellie Cook of Crown Point has
recently been visiting Miss Stella Towner.
A number of our young people attend
ed the hop in Addison on Friday evening.
December came in with zero weather,
the mercury indicating eight below on
the I'd.
w. S. Huntley of Ripton was in town
the early part of the week, as was also
j. Hullhan of Rutland.
Z. w. Fletcher has secured the services
of Miss Gertrude Witherell as private
teacher for his children.
Russell Walker, So, died on Tuesday,
the I'd inst. The funeral will take place
on Friday, the 9Th, at ! a. m.
The committee of the Congregational
church have engaged Rev. w. n. Bacon
to supply the pulpit for another year.
I. S. Doty goes to North Attleboro,
Mass, on Thursday Of this week, taking
with him six young horses from the
Black Hawk Stock farm.
Prof. j. A. Doane assisted at the organ
at the Congregational church on Sunday,
and also at the praise service held in the
NJ. E. church in the evening.
a company of 81 was entertained at
dinner at A. H. Rices on Thanksgiving
day, and upwards of 40 of the relatives
Preparations are being made for the
building of the new vestry. a force of
men turned out on Monday to dig stone
on the farm of p. c. Elmer for the foun-
dalton.
Lake Champlain was skinned over on
Thursday of last week, but the ferry con-
tinued to run up to Tuesday, the I'd
inst, when footmen crossed on the nat
ural bridge. About four inches of ice is
reported. Thus far, Wednesday, no teams
have ventured on.
A number of "the boys" participated
in the grand opening of G. S. Wissells
new blacksmith shop on Saturday even
ing. Refreshments in endless variety
were served to the satisfaction of the
company, after which the POSTMASTER
declared the shop formally opened to the
public. On that evening it was Mr.. Wis
sells "set 'em up" but now he takes the
cash.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs. j. w. Peck is in Middlebury with
Mrs. Fuller Pierce.
Since it has been colder many have
done their butchering.
Miss Una Sanford was home from hel
school to spend Thanksgiving.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hulett and family
have gone West to make their home.
S. S. Rockwell has been very poorly
of late, having suffered from an attack OF
rheumatism.
Mrs. NJ. L. Sheldon and daughter, Mat
tie, returned to their home last week,
after an absence of several weeks.
Among the visitors at the capital dur
ing the last week of the session were X.
A. Foote, Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Lane and
Mrs. II. E. Taylor.
School commenced in district No. on
Monday. Harriet Hamilton is the teach
err, and it is hoped every child in the dis
trict of proper age will attend.
Hattie L. belong is in Ticonderoga,
where she has large class in painting
of over 20 scholars. Miss Hattie is fine
artist and we bespeak for her a success
full winter.
Our first snow storm came Wednesday
and plenty of wind with it to tumble it
in all directions. 1t seemed almost a
pity to have such a storm, we have had
snch nice weather and such beautiful
roads.
Thanksgiving was quite generally OBJ
served by family reunions and visits.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Peck went to Crown
Point; Mrs. p. r. Bingham and family
and also l.. w. Peet and family were at
Mrs. NJ. A. Hamilton's.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
WEYBRIDGE.

Miss Lucy Harrington has returned
from Rutland.
Herman Sumner and wife left for their
home in Ohio on Tuesday.
Rev. Mr.. Fort arrived from his home
in New York on Saturday.
Col. w. b. Hurburt and family were
present at the NJ. E. church last Sunday.
Miss Inez Fiske is to teach the next
eight weeks in Ripton, near Bread Loaf
Inn.
Erwin Stewart intends going at an
early day to Fitchburg, Mass, to work
as plumber.
Miss Ella Harrington of Middebury,
formerly of this place, is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. C. Moody,
James McDermot of the Central Yer
mont upholstery shop, st. Adams, spent
Thanksgiving at NJ. n. Bakers.
Preparations for grand Christmas
entertainment are going forward at the
NJ. +. church. 1t will take the form of IA
BLADDER" instead of a tree, as heretofore.
found in the Norton lot, near Joseph
Browns, on Tuesday morning by VIM,
Baldwin and taken to his barn. 1t was
evidently the leaving of runaway and
the poor animal needed a shelter from
the extreme cold wind.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05

Bert Hall is reported seriously ILL.
Miss Rena Smith has gone to Burling-
ton.
|. b. Rich and family are at Madrid, n.
Y, visiting relatives.
Miss Maria Towner is spending her
vacation in Boston, visiting her uncle.
Miss Letta Sanford has returned TO
Richville as teacher of the winter school.
r. L. Cook, daughter and granddaugh-
ter of Sandwich, Ill.,, are guests at J. Q.
Caswells.
Rev. Smith Norton of Chicago is to
supply the Congregational pulpit during
the winter.
The winter term of the village school
opened on Monday with the same teach
ers in charge as last term.
The winter term of the village school
commenced Monday with the same teach
ers, Mr.. Forbes and Miss Harris.
Thomas Leonard, who has been con-
fined to his bed for about two months
from a serious cut on his foot, has so far
recovered as to be about.
Rev. G. w. Perry announced last sun
day that hereafter morning service at the
Universalst church would commence at
IL o'clock, Sunday-school at little past
II and the afternoon service at o'clock
Our community has been quite dis
turbed of late by the depredations of pet
ty thieves. They have taken from one
place barrel of cider, from another a
chickens
There is to be a lecture in Academy
hall Dec. s, by Mr.. NJ. Winslow Farman,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
THE NEW DISCOVERY.

You have heard your friends and neigh
Dors talking about it. You may YOUR
SELF be one of the many who know from
personal experience Just how good a
thing it is. If you have ever tried it, YOU
are one OF its staunch friends. because
the wonderful thing about it is, that
when once given trial, DR.. Kings new
discovery ever after holds place in the
house. If you have never used it and
should be afflicted with cough, cold or
any throat, luhg or chest trouble. Sc
cure bottle at once and give it fair
trial. 1t is guaranteed every time, or
money refunded. Trial bottles free at
Sheldon's Drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
EAST MIDDlEBURY.

School opened on Monday with teach
ers in both departments, Miss Mamie A..
Stokes in the first and Miss Chatfield in
the second.
II. d. Maynard, who had so long been
suffering from lung trouble, died on
Tuesday in his rooms at the Glen House,
aged SO years.
The ladies of the Library association
of East Middlebury will give calico
party on Thursday evening, Dec. IL I;
music, Middlebury orchestra. A cordial
invitation is extended to all
A serious runaway accident occurred
on Monday. James Tisdale left his team
at the door of the grist mill while he went
in for his grist. The team started, run
ming across the bridge. They crossed
the street and went over the sidewalk and
through the fence, where they turned out
to the street again, leaving the larger
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
WAIIINQ

IL. Z. Wilson and sons have killed four
foxes the past week-all prime skins.
Instead of having a sermon preached
at the Congregational church last Sum
DAY we listened to the reading of one of
DR.. Talmadges discourses by Allison
Webster.
The last has been quite lively week
in town. The arrivals were Miss Zula
Hubbard and her friend Miss Sadie Boyn-
ton from the West Rutland Graded
school; Frank Hubbard and Frank
Slmonds and MIR. Mcdonald of Middle
bury; Mrs. E. d. Peck and daughter.
Maud, of Castleton; G. 2. Parker, wife
and two sons of Port Henry, and last
Saturday twin babies at Carroll Hub
bard's-a boy and girl.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
SAILS BURY.

Capt. S. w. Kelly invited several of his
neighbors in to a tirst-class Thanksgiving
dinner. 1t was very pleasant gather
ing and enjoyed verv much by those pre-
sent. Such friendly acts do much to
cement human hearts together.
Rev. Mr. Perry of Boston, who has
been conducting series of meetings at
the village church, has gone to another
field of labor. The meetings have been
very interesting and means of grace to
the church, and there has been some
conversions.
F. A. Leland on Nov. 26, while in the act
of butchering a hog, fell to the ground
and died in few moments. The day be-
fore he went to Orwell. The day of his
death he had helped one of his neighbors
butcher in the morning. In the after
noon his neighbor was helping him an d
without moments warning he passed to
the eternal world. \
Deacon Cyrus Bump died suddenly
while sitting in his chair. on the morning
of Nov. 26, at his home in Salisbury.
Deacon Bump'was born in Salisbury in
March, 1877, and so was in the 9th year
of his age. His fathers family consist
ed of ID children, nearly all of whom
lived to an advanced age. Mr.. Bump
was married to Miss Sybil Dow, Nov. 30,
~ frtrit Of ha Ava
children, two sons and three daughters.
Anthony, the oldest son, died Aug. "a,
1863. One of the daughters died in child
hood. DR.. o. NJ. Bump of Salisbury,
Mrs. Burdett of Middlebury and Mrs.
Mary Jefferson of Maneola, Mimi, are
still living. Deacon Bump was convert
ed soon after his marriage and united
with the Congregational church in Sails
bury. remaining faithful to his Master
till God called him up higher. 1t can be
said of him that he was a model church
member, steadfast, immovable, always
Astounding in the work of the Lord; low
ing all who love our Lord and Saviour,
and faithful to the denomination of which
he was member. He was also model
neighbor. The most ungodly had conf
dence in his religion. He was very ex-
emplary in his daily life. Whoever came
in contact with him realized that he had
the spirit of Christ. He has been a dea-
con of the Congregational church for
over forty years. The church has lost
one of its oldest and most faithful MEM
bers. Blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord. His wife died several years
since. The funeral was held on Sunday,
Nov. 30, at the Congregational church,
Rev. Mr.. Barton, his pastor, officiating.
A large number of relatives and acquain-
tances gathered to pay the last tribute
OF respect to a good man.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
WEST ADDISON.

Edward Stilwell left for Beekmantown,
n. Y, on Monday.
Miss Ida Garrett of Crown Point, y.
y, has been visiting relatives in town.
Much Indignation is expressed here
over the defeat of the bill for separate
agriculture college.
Prentiss IIoyt has got winter school
in Rutland through the kindness of w.
d. Lane, a florist in Rutland. The term
opened Dec. |.
Fred Smith gave euchre party to a
few of his intimate friends last Friday
evening. Music and refreshments form
ed prominent part.
Frank Baker and Ella Merrill were
married last Tuesday in the Catholic
church in Vergennes. George Baker
was best man and Florence Merrill brides
maid. No cards.
School will open next Monday in dis
trict No. 2. Mrs. Frank Trimble is to
teach this winter. The school house has
recently been shingled and is now in
very good condition.
Mrs. Henry s. Foot of the EPSON"
will meet the young people of West Addi-
son next Saturday evening at the school
house in district No. , for the purpose of
forming singing class.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05

The schools throughout the town have
begun their winter work.
James Wilson of Orange, n. j., has
been visiting his parents.
The family of F. G.. Swinington of
Rutland spent Thanksgiving in town.
Reuben Mossman has gone to Boston to
fill a position as fireman on an engine for
the Cheshire road.
Prentiss Baker died Nov. Il, after a
lingering illness. His funeral was at
tended the following Thursday, Elder
Wright of Forestdale officiating. His
age was 6S years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
VERGENNES.

w. G. Bradbury of Boston, who has
been visiting relatives here, has re-
turned.
The concert by the L. V. NJ. boys and
glee club of Burlington Friday evening
was largely attended.
Saturday, market day, butter sold for
IS to % cents; eggs, - cents; dressed
poultry, II to Is cents.
c. NJ. Soules, manager of the City
drug store, visited relatives at st. Adams
and Swanton last week.
~. w. Hawkins, Jr., and Miss Jennie
Collum were married Wednesday even
ing by Rev. E. B. Taylor. 4
j. 5. Hickok and daughter Nettie of
Burlington were guests of IL. II. Hickok
and wife on Saturday last.
Rev. p. A. Campeau of st. Peters
Roman Catholic church has returned
from his trip to the Pacific coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Ross and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Douglas of Rutland spent
Thanksgiving with relatives here.
William Noonan and Miss Lizzie Gar
rapv of North Ferrisburgh were married
on Saturday last by Gen. Grandey.
w. II. Adams and Miss Kate Murphy
of this city were married on Wednesday
evening last by Rev. II. G.. Pillsbury.
Mrs. Roxy Spears and daughter, Ed
ma, who went to Rutland last month";
have returned to Vergennes, where they
will remain.
Attorneys II. &. Royce and T. II
Mcleod of Middlebury and II. T. Cults
of Orwell were in town Saturday on
business at the probate office.
The decision of Judge Roberts in the
case of Cobb VS.. Andrew jackson OF
Panton, for recovery of amount claimed
due on wages. is in favor of defendant.
Superintendent Andrews of the Re.
form school gave the inmates of that in
stitution holiday Thursday last and an
extra bill of fare for Thanksgiving
dinner.
Revival services of two weeks duration
began at the Baptist church on Wednes-
Nday evening. Rev. A. McGeorge of
DSaxton's River and Rev. A. A. Cambridge
of Middlebury will be present.
Jonas n. Smith, who accompanied E.
r. Morrison & Co. as far as England
with lot of Merino sheep for Australia,
arrived here on Tuesday. He reports the
stock in good shape and everything all
right.
a fire broke out in the basement Of the
east wing of the American House We'd
nesday evening of last week at II 80.
The fire department was called out and
confined the fire to that part of the hotel,
which was considerably damaged. In
sured in Vermont Mutual: amount al
lowed by the adjusters, 5000 on building
and satisfactory sum on furniture.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05

Mrs, Almon Clark died on Wednes-
day, Nov. %, and was buried Thanksgiv-
ing day from her residence, Rev. Mr..
Sherman, pastor of the Baptist church at
Vergennes, officiating. The weather was
very cold, but large number came to-
gether. She was buried in their burial
lot near the village. Her son was not
able to attend, owing to the condition of
his mind. He remains at Concord asy-
lum and his case is considered hopeless.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
CORN WALL.

Thanksgiving day passed very quietly.
Some of our schools have commenced
for the winter term
E. B. Foote and his sister, Miss Addie,
who have been here some weeks visiting
friends, started last Saturday on their re-
turn trip to Colorado
The young men of the debating club
have had some neat programmes printed,
showing their anticipated winters work.
last Monday evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05

part of the wagon in the lot. They ran
into DR.. Ross yard, striking large ma
pie tree. Both horses fell, one escaping
with few bruises, but the old family
horse "Prince" was killed. 1t is very
hard for Tisdale, who is good steady
boy and industrious.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
@. f. RICH.
Estate Thomas Wilson.
Final settlement.

STATE OF VERMONT-Districtc Of Adj
- olson.
son.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Thomas Wilson, late of Middlebury, in said
district, deceased.
GREETING:
BY the authority of the State of Vermont.
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate Court, mt the Probate Office in
Middlebury, in said district, on the sth day of
December, A. ID. 1880, at 10 O'Clock a. m, to
show cause, il any you have, why the ac-
count OF q. ID. Earl, administrator OF the
estate OF said deceased, should not be al
lowed, and also why the residue OF said estate
titled thereto
Dated at Middlebury, in said district, this
18th day of November. A. ID. 1880.
BY order OF court,
Attest, JAMES NJ SLADE,
AZ Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
ORWELL.

Eugene o. Bishop, Rollin T. Wilcox
and John NJ. Stevens of Orwell have
commenced a course of instruction at the
Albany Business college.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
No rosin.
No rosin. No rosin!
CARD OF THANKS.

me children, grandchildren and other
relatives OF the late Dea. Cyrus Bump of Sails.
oury desire to express their heartfelt thanks
TO the friends who showed so great Kindness
after his death and at the funeral
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05

His subject is "The One-Armed Admiral"
MIR. Narman comes very highly recon-
mended and all who enjoy good lecture
should try and hear him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-12-05
NEW HAVEN.

The winter term of Beeman academy
will open on Tuesday next, the 9th inst.
A full school is expected.