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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
RIPTON.

For a few days the sun has been visi-
BILE to the naked eye and farmers rejoice.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Beeman of Brooks
vile were In town, the guests of j. 5.
Chandler, on the Both ult.
\. y. McQuivey has received the APP
pointment as census enumerator and
entered upon his duties June ,.
G.. j. Hodges has a very promising
four-year-old tillv of Morgan blood, that,
barring accidents, will make her mark in
the horse world.
1t is understood that Mr.. Jones of
Hancock secured the job of carrying the
mail from Bread Loaf to Hancock for
eight months in the year at S245.
James Kenworthy was buried on the
Goth ult.. Rev. G. L. Sutton officiating,
preaching most appropriate sermon.
Mr.. kenworthy was about so years of
age and had been a resident some Is
years. He was one of the quiet, retiring
men that 90 so far towards making up a
good community.
On the return home of Rev. Mr.. Sutton
from the funeral OF Mr.. kenwOrthy on
the Goth ult.. he 70 nd his house locked,
and on searching for his wife discovered
her in chamber suspended by the neck
and dead. The authorities decided it was
case of suicide. She had been for Il
long time subject to attacks of deep mel
ancholy. The funeral was held on the
lst inst. at the Congregational church.
which was tastefully decorated by flow
ering plants in pots. The audience filled
the house to overlooking, while many
could not find standing room. Probably
from $50 to $50 were i'm attendance. The
exercises were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Webster, presiding elder of the Burling-
ton district, assisted by Rev. Mr.. HeaXt
of Middebury. Mr.. Webster's remarks
were most appropriate as were also
those of Mr.. HeaXt. The singing was
in charge of quartette from Middle
bury, assisted by Miss Osborne at the
organ.
Memorial Day was duly observed by
public exercises by j. j. Hale Post, No.
66, and Il large concourse of citizens.
At 10 80 IA procession was formed by j.
+. Goodroe, marshal of the day, in the
following order: Marshal, Ripton cor
net band of II pieces, chaplain and
speaker, post, Sons of Veterans, schools,
citizens on foot and citizens in carriages,
and took up the line of march to the
Cook cemetery, where the memorial SER
vice of the q. A. X. was performed.
Soldiers graves were decorated with flags
and flowers. Details of comrades were
made to mark the graves of veterans
buried in other cemeteries. The process
sion returned to the shady dOOryard of
G.. j. Hodges, where recitations were
given by Misses Matte McQuivey, Laura
Robbins, Lucy Hale, Mabel and Saide
Fisher and remarks by ii. C. Powers and
j. ). Chandler. Interspersed through the
exercises were selections of appropriate
music splendidly executed by the band.
j. +. Stapleton, the speaker-elect, failed
to arrive in time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
ORWELL.

ii. NJ. Root has not returned from his
southern trip, but is expected very soon.
II. w. Sholes, who was severely injured
by furious bull few days ago, Is not
recovering rs it was hoped he might.
The measles and mumps are spreading
through town and some of the schools
are likely to be broken up for a short
time.
II. G. Hubbard is taking in a large
amount of wool these days. He shipped
over 10000 pounds last week and is do
ing large business in wool all the time.
A large number of acres of pillow land
still remain unseeded on account of being
too wet, but should the present dry wealth
er continue for few days all will be got
ten in.
Mrs. Ira Fisher who was stricken with
paralysis some time time since. is slowly
recovering; and Mrs. viii Eddy, who
has been very sick for a few days, is re-
ported better.
Halsey f. Abbey of Fort Payne, Ala.
son of b. ;. Abbey of this town, is very
sick with malarial fever. but the latest
reports from him are more favorable and
hopes are entertained that he will recover.
y pleasant social gathering was held
at the residence of II. II. Young on Dec
Grafton day by children and grandchil-
dren, the occasion being the anniversary
of Mr.. oung's birth. The guests were
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas and son.
Robert Young. wife and son of Orwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Young of Benson
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Young of Bur-
lington. Mr.. and Mrs. Young were for
tunate in having every member of their
family present on this occasion.
Decoration day was observed by the
John y. Logan Grand Army Post and the
II. G.. Hubbard Post of Sons of Veterans
as well as by Il large assemblage of citi-
zens. After the decoration of the graves
speeches were made in the town hall by
home talent. Mrs. II. ID. Hall read a po-
EN-. which was greatly enjoyed by all
present. and Capt. c. f. Abel gave a
short address. Great credit is due Com
mander II. G. Hubbard for the manage
ment of the entertainment from first to
last. Both organizations made a fine APP
pearancc in their new uniforms.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
WEST .FeRRlseuRoH.

c. Garvey is very low with kidney
trouble.
Pleasure seekers are resorting to the
lake for recreation and sport.
Mrs. b. Warner is suffering with an
aggravated form of erysipelas.
Large quantities of pike are being
caught at the mouth of the creek.
man from Canada was in town last
week buying cattle and veal calves.
The fine weather of late has enabled
farmers to get their sowing and plant.
ing well along.
f. ;. Torrey and family are made h ap
py by the addition to their home circle
of fine girl baby.
We are pleased to hear the familia,
whistle of the steamer Water Lily as
she makes landings at the Booth camr
and the harbor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
WEYBRiOGE.

G. l.. Harrington has been sinking rap
idly during the last week and 1t is thought
he cannot survive many days.
Mrs. Mary Hall and son, viii, arrived
in town a week since, after a ten-years
absence in Nebraska. 1t is understood
they will remain here permanently.
Miss Retta Farr Of Iowa, who for the
past eight months has been visiting rela-
tives in the East, is spending some time
in town at the home of her uncle,
Jarvis Farr.
Frank, the three-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Milo A. johnson, died early
Saturday morning of disease of the
brain. The funeral was largely attended
from the residence of the family Sunday
afternoon at o'clock, Rev. Mr. Fort
officiating. Two selections of music
were rendered by quartette composed
of w. c. Sturtevant, Mr.. and Mrs. +. c,
Ryder and Mrs. W. Ii. Hurburt.
The NJ. +. church was filled TO its ut
most capacity on Friday afternoon on the
occasion of the annual observance OF
Memorial day. The stirring address by
the Hon. Henry Ballard of Burlington
was listened to most attentiyely. EN-
cellent music was furnished by the New
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
EAST MiDDlE8lJRy

Farmers are all behind in their work.
Few have finished planting and many
are not done sowing.
East Middlebury was well represented
at the funeral of the wife of Rev. G. w.
sutton at Ripton on Sunday. 1t was
largely attended.
Decoration day was observed here ac-
cording to the programme previously an
nounced. The procession formed at the
nall at $3.50 a. m, and was made up of
the marshal Capt. ii. ID. Maynard), the
band, the speaker, officers and members
OF Needham Post, officers and members
OF Camp A. 5. Tracy, Sons of Veterans,
the school children and citizens. 1t
marched TO the park In front of the
church, where, after music by the choir
and prayer by Rev. 5. W. Bidwell, a
recitation was given by Miss Hattie
Boardman in hne style. Then came the
address by Mr.. F. ID. Bovnton of Middle
bury college, who spoke very acceptably
and held the close attention of the audi
ence' lie praised Vermont, Addison
county and. finally, Middlebury. The
Middlebury band gave excellent music,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
Cornwall

The exercises in school district No. 3
upon Memorial day were well worthy of
special notice. Ordinary work was laid
aside. Patriotism was the one lesson of
the day. The school-house itself had n
patriotic air with the stars and stripes
waving above it, while within the same
national ensign greeted you on every hand.
Large pictures of the President and Vice
President hung upon the wall, while the
races OF other notables looked down upou
you. Flowers and evergreens in great
profusion scented the air with grateful
fragrance. Divine favor was invoked bv
our pastor, Mr.. Barnum, who deemed an
flout IN the school-rOom as one well spent
y fourth-of-July feeling crept over the
audience as the teacher, Miss Hattie Ham
u'on, SAT down at the organ and struck
up the old tune, "My Country. It's of thee.
sweet land of liberty. of thee | sing
All sang, from four-year-olders up
ward: melodious, or unmelodious. il
was all patriotic. This prepared us for
what followed-brief. patriotic quotations
nicely rendered by the different pupils of
the school. This had very pleasing
effect. Then all took musical tramp.
Marching through Georgia" and while
down south 1t seemed proper to raise the
battle Cry of the Republic" to the mem
CRY OF old John Brown, and the school
hnally reached home singing Hail CO.
lumDla. y few declanmti Jns. among
which old barbara Frietchie" raised her
gray head and declared her love for the
Nag. The "Black Regiment put in a
plea, and was piece well spoken, as al
so "Ihe Blue and the Gray An ESSAY
upon "Soldiers Memorial Day" was quite
appropriate to the occasion. Indeed. the
eloquence of lngersoll, the craftsmanship
or Sumner, the gallantry of Grant and
the great heartedness of Abraham Lin
coin were all drawn upon for declama-
tory effect. \ bird-like song by Young
ably. Thus music, recitations and read
ings, all brim-full with love for the old
nag, our country and the soldiers who
died for it, occupied the time pleasantly
uhtll about ii Il. m. 1t was then an
nounced by the teacher that the children
themselves had engaged their own speak
er rs the ''orator of the day" After this
speech of about 20 minutes. teacher, pu-
plls and visitors all Joined in a procession
ana marched in military(:) order TO the
beat of the drum and other music to de-
post horal offerings at the soldiers mon
unient. This granite shaft was soon en-
twlhed with an evergreen wreath inter
spersed with flowers. Upon the monu-
ment l. engraven this brief motto =
cornwall Remembers" Thus did the
school children in the Sd school district
remember" the fallen patriots who died
Tor our common country. l.. w. Z.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
WHITING.

F. II. Moulton and wife have friends
visiting them
{. p. Parker and family of Port Henry
were home last Saturday and Sunday on
visit to his parents.
Mrs. f. ID. Peck and daughter, who
were here over Sunday, returned to
Castleton on Monday.
l.. II. Wright of Brandon was at Gin.
ton Mason's on Saturday on his wav to
Mrs. Wright's home in Port Henry.
Ernest Shorkey, another of our Young
men, died last week. His makes three
deaths in that family within year.
A. \. Pond of this town and Andrew
Webster of Sudbury rode with the Sir
knights at the Memorial celebration in
Nergennes.
Allison Webster returned home from,
the west last Saturday night and has be.
gun to work about the premises he is to
occupy the coming year.
There were about so present at the
congregational church last Sunday
which was greater than a year before
and the attendance on the Sunday school
has increased.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
County l1ens.
BRIDPORT.

/
The l.. NJ. Taylor homeste ad is offered
for sale.
Mrs. /. A. Golf, who has been very
sick the past week, is reported improv-
ing.
Several of our young ladies will at
tend the music festival at Rutland this
week.
Twelve cents was the ruling price for
butter this week. with choice article
at - cents.
Harlow Peck had a colt foaled last
week having five feet. 1t is pronounced
a good fOoter.
Children's day will be observed at both
churches. All are invited to participate,
especially the children.
Judging by the blossoms at this time.
the prospect is favorable for a good har-
vest of fruit this season.
Work on our highways has begun and
there is plenty to do, as the steady rains
have made them in an unusually bad
condition.
Seeding is drawing to a close and
planting, making gardens, etc.. is rapid
ly progressing, although some gardens
are yet unmade.
Rev. w. n. Bacon went on Monday TO
Saratoga to attend the missionary con-
ference held there this week. lie ex-
poets to return Saturday.
The tax book of 1889 is now in the
hands of the collector. j. III. Howe. who
will allow discount of four per cent on
all taxes paid to him within 30 DAYS from
June |.
The young Clay Franklin stallion be-
longing to II. L. Hemenway got frghten-
ed while being hitched up on Tuesday
and ran abOnt two miles, freeing itself
from the vehicle, likewise the harness.
No serious damage was done to the
horse.
The Republican voters of the town of
Bridport are requested to meet at their
town hall on Saturday evening. June II,
at 30 o'clock, for the purpose of elect
ing delegates TO represent said voters in
the county convention at Middleburv.
June IS, the State convention at Nontpe-
Tier, June 10. and the district convention
at Middleburv. July .: also to elect a
town committee for the two wears ensu-
ing.
The Black Hawk stock farm is in n
iourishing condition. The large num-
Der OF fine horses with which it started
as stock farm very few years since.
uhder the present proprietors, Messrs
Franklin and Sherman. has increased un-
I'll they have as complete a list of blood
ed animals as can be found. The stall
lions Morgan Wilkes and Dark Cloud
were taken to Massachusetts this spring
for use. The other two stations, Ambi-
ton and Sir Charles. both of celebrated
strains of blood. remain here and are
very popular throughout New England.
n gentleman from Quebec. with his brood
mare. whose foal by Ambition he recent
~ sold when four months old for $500. is
now at the farm.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06

all performed their parts well and the
occasion was all that could have been de-
sired. The attendance was not as large
as usual. press of work keeping many of
the farmers at home.
From another correspondent
Scion Sumner has gone to Charon
Springs. Lebanon, n. II.
a. :. Glow of Lebanon, n. H., has
been at W. Belknap's the past week.
James Severance has sold the Enos
place. over the river, to George Hewitt.
Several of the children are out of
school in consequence OF whooping
cough.
Albert Davis, who is stopping at Elias
Rogers, has been quite ill, but is now
improving.
Henry +. Farr of Granville has been
visiting his father and brother at the
Glen House.
Mrs. c. f. Eddy and little son of Taun-
ton, Mass. are expected soon to visit her
parents. Her father, 5. II. Sumner, is
quite feeble.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
SALISBURY.

At an early hour on Memorial day n
large audience gathered in the town hall
to hear the address of Rev. II. +.
Barton. 1t was a tribute of respect to
those who established our government.
as well as to those who later preserved
it, and it was enjoyed by all. The sing
ing was under the direction of DR.. O. NJ.
Bump. At the West cemetery Rev. Ell.
liot Bouck assisted i'm the exercises.
Flowers were in profusion, and children
aided in decorating the graves. \ list of
soldiers buried in town follows:
WAR OF THE REVOLUTION.
Capt. john Morton. Capt. Joel New
ton, John Holt, Salathiel Bump, Daniel
Whitney, Daniel Noyes. Samuel Pierce.
Simeon Strong, Thomas Slavery. Abe
Waterous, Jabez Spencer, Josiah Farm
ham, Jonathan Wainwright. George Girls
void, Jesse Graves. Eli Smead, Can't
James Warehouse.
WAR OF 1912.
Harry Bump, Elias Kelsey, Jr., James
GIBSON, Gamaliel Kelsey, Joseph Smith
Seymour Warehouse, Marshal Dotv,
Epenetus Brush, Jacob Chase, Gershom
Beach.
WAR OF THE REBELLION.
Col. Eugene A. Hamilton, Lieut.. Wat.
son Beach, Nathaniel Spencer, Jr., Quin.
cy Doty, Morris Bump, Jehiel Severy
Daniel Carr, Julius Severy, Christopher
Cumford, II. r. Howard. Wallace Thorn
as, Henry F. Perrin, Charles Dian. Niror
auckland.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

when Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was a Child she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
VERGENNES.

Mrs. James Mooney of North Ferris
burgh died on Friday last.
Sipperly, the photographer, closes his
studio June II for the summer.
Solomon Field and wife of Mulvane.
Kan, are visiting relatives in this vicin-
ity.
Cyrus Norton, who has spent the win
ter at Tacoma, WASH, returned Satur-
day.
Nelson Dufour, formerly resident of
this city, died at Plattsburg, May IS,
aged about 40.
| Mr.. and Mrs. George F. q. Kimball
occupy their cosy cottage by the lake
occasionally.
The steam yacht. Olenita, was launch
ed Saturday last. She is owned by a
number of citizens.
George II. Danyew of this city has
the heartfelt sympathy of all in the loss
Of his wife and child.
The Ferrisburgh creamery began OBJ
erations at the Center this week. Oliver
! Danyew is manager.
William Fields, an employee of the nail
factory. who has been i'll for some time.
is not expected to live.
G. II. Sprigg & Co. shipped on Fri
day los calves, and on Monday one car
of stock to the Boston market.
Graham, the photographer. secured
some fine views of the parade Memorial
day by the knights Templar.
Saturday, market day, butter by the
tub brought II and ID cents: eggs. 10
cents dressed poultry. II to - cents.
At the Congregational church on Sun
day next the services and exercises will
be in observance of Childrens day.
James Cole and Harry Bradford of
Middleboro, Mass, horse buyers, return
ed home Monday with several horses.
The Howard Opera House orchestra
of Burlington will furnish the music for
the graduating exercises of the school,
June 20
Preparations are being made here for
the proper care of children from New
York in connection with the Fresh-air
fund of that city.
The Plattsburg High school will have
an excursion to this city June 20 by
steamer Reindeer. Sherman's military
band will accompany them.
Frank Dean will open his fancy gro
Gerry store in the Stevens block Monday
next. Charles II. Caisse will move into
the basement, which has been fitted up
for barber shop, about June II.
The first canal boat of the season ar
rived at this port Saturday last with
cargo of iron for the horse nail factory.
The delay was caused by break in the
Champlain canal at INTERCHANGEABLE, n.
Y.
Advices from Morrison and Clark.
who left here in March with 2l3 fine
Merino sheep for Australia, report the
loss in violent gale in the Bay of Bis
cay of Sc sheep by being washed over
board.
The Gentlemen's Driving association
offer liberal purses for the races June
II in this city. The morning pro-
gramme is for four and two year Odds;
afternoon, for the farmers and free-for-
all races.
Memorial day exercises on Friday
last were successfully carried out ac-
cording to the programme. The pro-
cession started from the American
House at p. m. and was made up of
the marshal. &c. f. Parker, and aides at
the head; Mt. Calvary Commandery, T.
NJ. Chapman, grand commander, with
~ mounted Sir Knights: State Reform
school band Ethan Allen Post, G.. A.
r., 80 men; Sons of Veterans, - mem
bers; State school, Supt. Andrews COM
manding; Nergennes fire department,
cergymen and city officials. Hon.
Hugh Henry of Chester was the speaker
of the daV
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06
SHOREHAM,

Mrs. VIM. n. Plat is reported conva-
lescent. DR.. Porter has returned home.
Julius b. North returned home Satur-
day evening and has entered upon his
duties as census enumerator.
Mrs. Sidney Smith and Miss Agnes
Bush went to Proctor last Thursday to
attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs.
Thomas Ormsbee.
a game of baseball was played on the
common Saturday afternoon between the
Richville and High school team of Mid
dlebury, in which the Middlebury boys
won.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06

Advices from Morrison and Clark,
who left here in March with 2l3 fine
Merino sheep for Australia. report the
loss in violent gale in the Bay of Bis
cay of Sc sheep by being washed over
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06

Haven band and by select choir. Thd
church was beautifully decorated with
floral designs, the day was perfect
one and altogether the exercises passed
off as well as the G.. A. r. comrades and
loyal citizens of Weybridge could desired
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-06

G. G.. Nichols and wife have returned
home, having spent several weeks in
Planfeld, n. j., where they were de-
tanned by the illness and death of Mr..
Nichols mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-11
SHOOTING STARS.
A Lsntsn young woman Of fashionable pro-
pensities sends in this:

A Lsntsn young woman Of fashionable pro-
penalties sends in this:
MI cARrxR.
Half way between the soul and Aesh;
Half way from grave to gay;
Half way from perils which snmesh;
Half way from pleasures which rsfrssh-
HALF wy.
half way between the fast and feast;
Half way from prayer TO play;
Half way from sunset 10 the East;
Halt way from bread to pie; ct leas.
Half way.
the telegraph poles are not in the way Of some
body.
Pompous Seuatoe-to meek and lowly cor
respondent: ~ can give you NO information on
any subject, SIR"
M. and l. c.: BEG pardon, utlhadn't you
better resign and 80 10 school for swhile."
Since New York has been trod on and walked
over by Chicago g abe has been recently it Is
impossible TO convince . Manufacturers that
the stories about the size of . Chicago foot are
meIe envl0u1 tales.
She could play the piano in every style,
Her learning was immense,
But she didn't know that dollar holds
Exactly one hundred cents.
Philadelphia Times.
OF course she didn't don't you know,
You brilliant wit and scholar;
The only dollar that she knew
Was but silver dollar.
Only piano forty music should be permitted
IN Lent
Ward Politician: II am utterly opposed to
bossism."
Coparcenir in Crime-rsnectively and affirm
atively: I'm married myself"
The stenographer has to get write down to
his work.
When a man doesn't impose on his wife, she
acquires the idea that be no longer loves her.
The meter often suffers with gas trick fever.
A woman wearing bell crown hat carries q
clapper under it
General Greedy is the meteorological Janus.
He can weather any kind Of storm or storm
any kind Of weather.
Writing Editor:-looking over the Office:
'Any body in here got . constitution Of the
United States?"
Fighting Editor: 1--WE got q pretty fair con.
stitution but not quite so good one a. that"
Lawyer-explaining to Client: "Well, now,
my dear sir to tell you the truth"
Cient-bouncing up and out: "You are no
lawyer. Good morning."
Chicago is an Indian word meaning "Onion."
In onion there 10 strength. New York papers
please copy.
Lottery Bill appears to be an unpopular in
diyidual in the northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-11
A Negro In Their Room.

Mr.. John Kelly rssides at No. 20 K street
asrsAeass and has two grown daughters Nigh.
before Inst the daughters retired % usual into
Tie back parior after fastening the front win
dova 1t vas nearly O'Clock in the morning
when they we're awakened by some
90 In the room. One Of them
the form Of q man moving about the bed The
young woman reached out and her hand
touched TIE face Of bury negro She gave
a alarm and the negro jumped out of the win
dov, which he had opened with . knife, and
eeoepsd The young woman got . good look
- TIE negro and idsntiaed him a. Dan VIII
lisns, 70 whom they had given something 10
ct oaly two days before. Complaint vas
nasds - the police and OAicer Warnell ar
rssosd Williams yesterday afternoon. He was
trssa v the Police Court this morning and held
In o500 bail for tie sssion Of Tie grand jury.