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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27

The fire took from the chimney, the
smoke being first discovered in Il chamber
about o'clock. 1t was well insured.
While Rev. Mr. Thomas and wife were
returning from an evening meeting last
week at the East Mills. they were tipped
out of their cutter, the horse running and
breaking up things generally. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas received no injury.
Last Friday evening the manor house
of Charles Peck on Town Hill was enter
ed and p0ss, ssion taken by Il large force
of the young people from town, with no
hostile design, however, but with good
will inclined. They came by twos, by
fours. by scores and more, Il lively com
pany, the result of grand surprise for
the young folks of Mr.. Peck's family
\ fine collation. was served, aud "sur-
prisingly" pleasant time enjoyed by all
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
RIPTON.

ID. Il. Mills has been sorely afflicted
with Il cut foot for IA long time and been
on the retired list in consequence. a
party of his neighbors got together few
evenings ago and made up a fair-sized
purse for him, not on account of his pOv-
erty, but to express slightly their SYM
pathy with him.
Stanley Starr held forth two evenings
and gave the amplest satisfaction, though
the cornet playing of Mrs. Starr on the
second night rather eclipsed anything
that has been heard in this section for
many a long day. 1t is understood that
The G. A. Il. boys had decent sum to put
into their treasury.
About Is of the friends of G.. W. Gil
more having fully made up their minds
that he and his had enjoyed quietude
long enough, got together at his domicile
on the evening of the 18th inst, and had.
As was to be expected, royal good time,
staying into the "wee sma' hours, and
departed leaving behind them many nice
and costly presents and about $50 in
cash as token of their feelings on the
subject. Aud this is how the thirtieth
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore
was celebrated.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
WEST ADDISON.

Miss Minnie Spaulding of Bridport was
in town over Sunday.
Mrs. Edwin lIoyt is i'll, the result of
being bitten by Il cat.
Miss Cora Strong will give social par
ty to her friends this week Friday
Ivan Roberts of Port Henry, n. ",
visited friends in town over Sunday.
Melvin Carpenter and Henry Norton
have each taken Il lifelong boarder.
Norman Warner and family have NOV
ed into Edward Coughs tenement house.
Town meeting comes off next Tuesday.
Nothing of special moment is on the
docket this time.
The concert at Addison Corners, Tues
day evening, was well attended consider
ing the roads and weather The singing
was very good and merited the applause
it received. The character song by the
little folks was especially pleasing aud
received Il hearty encore. The solos
were all well rendered without exception.
The entire singing bespoke the efficiency
of Mrs. ii. $. Foote as teacher.
The census returns credit Addison with
population Of 900, gain of SO since
1880. During the same time the State
gained 1856. Therefore Addison may be
credited with 40 per cent Of the gain.
The population Of Addison since 1870 Is
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
ORW ELL.

Mrs. b. II. Overhiser is very sick and
little hope is entertained of her recovery.
The auditors and selectmen met at the
Eagle Inn on Thursday and Saturday of
last week to adjust the financial affairs of
the town. The report is in the hands of
the printer and will soon be distributed
The Leonard saw mill has not been
running for week or more owing to the
breaking of some part of the machinery.
A large number of logs is being delivered
at the mill and the yard is nearly full
Mr.. Leonard recently purchased "A large
lot of timber from Rolln G. Wood and
the logs are now being delivered at a
rapid rate, which will make business for
the mill for some time to come.
Our people have taken quite IA social
turn of mind for a few weeks past and
last week was no exception to the weeks
previous in that respect. On Wednesday
evening Il company assembled at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. viii Martin to
the number of 20 or more and to all APP
pearanceS enjoyed the occasion to their
full extent. On the same evening, bout
10 gathered at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. -. Bush and enjoyed pleas
ant evening socially. On Friday even
ing about % couple assembled at the
+ gle Inn for Il dance ut the town hall
and the occasion j. reported aS one of
the plrasanteSt of the season. Landlord
kimball furnished the supper, which was
Il credit to the Eagle Inn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
BRISTOL.

G. b. Ridley is said to be failing.
The new bank is doing a good business.
The union meetings closed Sunday
night.
F. A. Bond of Middlebury was in town
last Saturday.
b. F. Sheldon of Mddlebury was in
town Tuesday.
Reuben Parker of Ferrisburgh was in
town Tuesday
Principal Varney and wife went to
Middlebury last Saturday.
Maud, youngest daughter of II. S.
Sumner, was buried last Friday.
Rumor says that Ira Stewart has bought
the grocery stock of X. ID. Stewart.
Sleighing is nearly gone. The stages
went to the depot on wheels Tuesday.
The streets and walks are covered with
Ice, making it very bad for pedestrians.
c. p. Abernethy expects to build "A
new house on Maple street next summer.
Bert Sargeant's delivery team ran away
Tuesday, making kindling wood of the
sleigh box and throwing the driver out.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
State l1eps.

st. Johnsbury has five literary clubs
and wants the State fish hatchery.
EX-Judge Seneca Haselton is the Dem
ocratc nominee for mayor of Burling-
ton.
Residents of Essex Junction are trying
to form IA company for the manufacture
OF collins on large scale.
The Howe scale company at Rutland
is to make the manufacture of trucks an
important branch of its business.
The American House at Hyde Park
was burned last week with part of its
contents; loss, $4,000; insurance, $1,000.
The Windsor national bank has gone
into voluntary liquidation. Heavy in-
vestments in western securities necessi-
tated the step.
Daniel Hopkins, who died in Tunbridge
the 10th, aged SO, was giant in strength
and stature, standing feet inches in
his stockings.
Mrs. John Clarke, living in the south
west part of Morristown, suicided on
Sunday by hanging. She had been in
poor health for some time.
Mrs. DIR. Thompson of Morristown
Corners died of heart disease in a sleigh
vile on Sunday afternoon.
Burlington has lately secured two new
industries. One is big shoe mannfac-
tory and the other granite-cutting es-
adjustment that will employ 100 hands
and have "A capital stock of $4,000.
Dea. C. Fairbanks of Bellows Falls,
while standing in his kitchen door last
Friday, suffered partial paralytic shock
and falling outward struck the steps in
such way that two ribs were broken.
Six big gangs for saving marble are
to be placed soon In the Vermont Marble
Co.'s mill at Proctor. Two of them Will
saw blocks 20 by 10 feet, and the other
four blocks Is feet by 3 feet in dimen-
sions.
Geo. +. kibling, the Norwich rumseller
sentenced to 22,0i7 days in the House of
Correction by the Windsor county court,
is working as boxer in the marble shop.
! His is the longest sentence of imprson-
ment ever given under the law.
The large grain elevator at Richford is
completed and ready for business. 1t has
receiving capacity of 5O0,0 bushels of
grain. Power is supplied by a l25-horse-
! power engine and the cost of the plant
was over $4,000,
The fishing rod factory of Il. II. Chubb
at Post Mills, Thetford, one of the most
extensive establishments of its kind in
the United States, was burned Monday
evening. The fire caught in the varnish
room and the destruction of the building
and its contents, including much valuable
machinery, was very rapid. The cover
ed bridge across the river was also burn
ed. Chubb's loss Is upwards of $780,
900 insurance el7 800.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
THAT RIPTON Row.

Fred Gonyea and Milo Bentley were
arrested in Ripton Monday night by Con-
stable Munroe and they had a hearing on
Tuesday at the court house before Hon.
l.. ID. kidredge, justice of the peace,
States Attorney Bliss appearing for the
State and Mr.. Upper for the respon-
dents. 1t did not appear that Bentley
was concerned in the row except as
peacemaker, and he was discharged
Gonyea was held in 500 bail and was
released on his own recognizance.
The testimony showed that Gonyea
and his father had Il lively dispute over a
chain in the woods on Monday of last
week, and Frank Gonyea, IA brother. said
that Fred hit the old man with big club
which was produced in court. Fred, on
the other hand, claimed that he did not
use the large club. At any rate. the elder
Gonyea, who is IS years of age, received
Injuries which have kept him in bed since
the affray.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
WEYBRIDGE.
portation,

school has closed in districts No. and
3 for the winter.
Nelson Merrill left on Monday for
Springfield, Mass.
The Farmers club held very interest
ing meeting on Tuesday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Fort preached very inter
esting discourse last Sunday at the NJ. E.
church.
The sleighing is nearly whipped and
business will be done with unless more
snow falls.
John Brttell and Miss Cardie Spriggs
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Silas
IIoyt at Panton.
A movement is on foot to erect par
sonage building upon the site of the old
one burned some years since.
The Old Folks entertainment this (Fri-
day) evening at the NJ. +. church will
eos; only % cents a couple, or Is cents a
ticket.
A very fine time is reported by the
many that attended the surprise visit at
Mrs. Sadie Wright's on Friday evening
of last week.
S. S. Wright, while engaged in telling
some trees upon the steep bank near his
residence last week, came near being
killed. Two or three had been felled Side
by side, forming skid way, and anoth-
er, which had caught against one that
was still standing, began moving rapidly
towards where Mr.. Wright was standing
giving him no other way OF escape ex'
cept by dropping between the first two
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
SHOREHAM.

The sociable given last Thursday even
ing by the ladies of the Congregational
society at j. Russelfs was "A success
socially and financially.
The Iarabee's Point Manufacturing
Co. have purchased the timber. on the
Elos Ray farm in Orwell, which is being
cut and drawn to their mill.
The "Deestrict Skewr' was more than
II success, the hall being packed beyond
its seating capacity. The parts were well
sustained. The receipts exceeded the
highest expectations.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Milon
Cook gave them surprise on the even
ing of the 10Th inst, it being the 18th an
niversary of their marriage. All had a
good time and left as token of esteem a
handsome antique oak chamber set.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
WHITING.

1t is expected the Whiting bows who
are members of Simonds Lodge, +. & A.
NJ, will be on hand to help exemplifv
the work at the district meeting which
is TO be held at Orwell March 4.
An unusually large audience gathered
at the congregational church last Sum
day to listen TO Rev. &. B. Atwood and
all seemed well pleased; at the evening
service there was quite a large delega-
ton from Sudbury in attendance.
The members of the band will give a
musical entertainment Friday evening,
March u, consisting of instrumental and
vocal music. They will be assisted by
the male quartet and some others: adj
mission, 10 cents. At the close of the
entertainment supper will be served by
the ladies.
From our regular correspondents
jed Patnode has taken to the road and
is selling fish and oysters.
Lorenzo Ellis Of Proctorsvile. form
err resident of this town, is spending a
few days with friends here.
Miss Carrie Simonds has returned here
from Salem, n. Y, to visit her mother
and friends for few weeks.
Miss Nettie Pond has closed her school
at East Shoreham and has returned to
CastletOn Normal school for the coming
year.
There was an error in the Whiting
items last week. Rev. Mr.. Kinbal was
the man that raised the subscription.
instead OF Deacon Hubbard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
SAILS BURY.

About eighty years ago Merno sheep
were imported to this country. The de-
pendants of these importaiions have
made the Merino sheep of America what
they are today-so noted that they have
taken worlds fair premiums on both
sides of the Atlantic and are eagerly
sought by sheep men from all parts of
the world. South America and Aus
trala have made frequent and heavy
drafts from the best flocks in this country.
Champlan valley in the State Of Yer
mont has been the camping ground for
tine best of these sheep for the past fifty
years and all other parts OF the world
90 there when they want the best. As
late as 1860 the noted flocks could almost
be counted on the fingers of man's
hand-SaXton and Hall, w. K. Sanford
and Jesse Kinds each had leading flocks.
But when one man is selected who out
did all others in improving this breed of
sheep-Edwin Hammond is that man.
The flock of Jesse Kinds, afterwards
owned by his son, E. ID. Kinds. was also
held in high estimation. The following
letter explains itself:
PITTSFORD, Jan. D, 1891.
To tchOm il may concern This is to
certify that owing to my increasing
business WIFI horses WHICH tahes All III }
time and farm have sold my entire flock
of Atwood Merino sheep to A. Nj. Everts
and he has taken them TO his farm in
Salisbury, VT. In parting with my sheep
| hope and trust they have fallen into
good hands and that success may still
follow their breeding. About thirty
years ago sold IA ram for $1,000, and a
ram lamb for $500, and have raised
sheep good enough so that sold eighteen
ewes to Edwin Hammond for 5000. In
breeding have never spared expense,
and in several instances have paid as
high as 500 for the service of IA ram TO
one eve; aud know there are no more
thoroughbred MerinO sheep in Vermont
than the flock | have Just sold TO Mr..
Everts.
L. ID. HINDS,
Successor to Jesse Kinds & Son.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
WEST CARNIVAL

From an occasional correspondent
Foot Murdoch of Port Henry spent
last Sunday with a. $. Bingham.
Frank II. Peck of Ticonderoga. n. V.
grandson of Eiizur Peck. had his leo
broken short time since while coasting'
f. w. Pierce and wife of Middleburv
have been guests at j. w. Peck's for the
past few days. Mr.. Pierce is fitting his
house on the inside to live in. 1t is sit
uated on his farm about mile east of
Middlebury village.
1t is reported that j. w. Peck will
soon be seen driving the fast young
stallion Col. Kip, record 30, on our
streets. He stands 15a hands high. is a
seal brown, is very stylish and is said to
have shown quarters at the rate of 2 20.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
EAST MIDDlEBURY.

III. Hill of st. Adams has been visiting
friends here.
Miss Y. ID. Peck is with her brother,
c. A. Peck, in st. Adams.
Mrs. j. A. Grant, who is with her pa
rents in Bridgeport, Conn, continues in
very poor health.
Goodsell Spear has gone to Charlton
City, Mass, to see his sister, Mrs. j. A.
Hayes, who is dangerously i'll with ty-
phoid fever.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
County 2leps.
BRIDPORT.

BRDPORT.
Town meeting next Tuesday, March 3,
at 10 Il. m.
The saving machine il beginning to 20
the rounds.
Mrs. Mary Clair. wife of Joseph Clair,
died on Tuesday, Feb 2l, after IA brief
illness.
good number from here attended the
"Deestrct Skewl' in ShOreham on Tues
day evening.
f. ID. Wilcox. formerly of this place,
now of Crown Point, is not enjoying the
best of health.
Rev. c. A. Bradford and brother of
Danncmora, n. Y, were at j. Ii. With
erell's last week.
There is three-weeks-old boy at the
home of ID. Huestis. wee girl at ii. A.
Taylor's and young miss at Chas.
Riley's.
Cards are out for basket party at
Aliens hall on Friday evening of this
week; music by Orchards orchestra;
bill, 10 cents.
A large party from town went to
Crown Point on Monday evening, where
they were pleasantly entertained at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. f. X. Wilcox.
Geo. W. Dudley, Jr., has sold the land
he recently purchased of the estate of the
late Sheldon Smith to Simeon Stlckney
of Port Henry, n. Y; consideration,
$1,000.
j. Z. Eldredge, pension attorney of
West Randolph, was at the Bridport
House the 18th inst, soliciting pension
claims. a number of our veterans
| placed their claims in his hands.
4 letter from + C.. : Hamilton. re-
ceivcd on the 2lst from London, states
that thus far he had encountered no diff
culties and that he expected to take ship
ment about the 23d inst. for Australia.
l. I NcCinitv oryonizcd = cood class
for instruction in ncnmanshin on Mon
dav evening in fine VILLAGE .rhool-roou.
/ lie rivcs three lessons weekly. on Mon
dav, Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Tho roins of Into have mndo the sleiUb
inc very him and wagons we're ont ON
Wednesday,. The brooks are rising
rapitllv and if moderate weather contin-
nos q few DAYS LONGER bridUes will suf-
for
,rho +u,o fannie holo,r;ro 70 tbo ostoto
90 ,ho ia,o Gt'iI,, ~ .,;'aI
g., wy n',, ,'.t , Wadn ,,u . Mnn,i,
4 consisting of the home nlace contain
inc 90 acres, and the one known AS the
U0ughton farm situated IA miles north
of the village and containing ll2 acres.
rho sociablo ,t II + Merrills on
Thursday evening of last week was at
tended bv UPWARDS of 100 people. many
of them from Crown Point. The pr6-
ceeds amounted TO over $40. This week
the Ladies' sewing circle meet with Mrs.
]. r. Fletcher. Gentlemen are invited to
tea at &.
Gao II prr,o,, aud nathan bo,.o
''ai 49, a., D t u Ja.'a,. '," nI
IT " I In ,ne '"t u ,dd;lu that nf A.
n',,o nv ~. VI .'tt - W. ,,". H.
ho ", aanots :" N;1iIohur,, am -" ui,I
nitI he don"btor NJ n"t. % %n' W V'
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27
NEW HAVEN.

Town meeting will come next Tuesday.
The auditors are in session today (Fri-
day..
Mrs. p. X. Barton passed her S9th
birthday anniversary on Wednesday of
this week.
Next Sunday communion services will
be held. 1t is expected there may be
some admissions to the church at that
time.
Benjamin Fisher, son-in-law of Josiah
Cowles, left on Monday night for Clarks,
Neb., to obtain more reliable information
in regard to the 5. b. Cowles murder af-
fair.
Frank Ingham's house was entirely
consumed early on Monday morning
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27

lie quickly ayailed himself of the oppor-
tunity and the tree passed over him.
bruising his back considerably as If
went. One such experience he thinks
viii answer. Mr.. W. has fallen twice
during the winter, badly njurng a shout
der at each time. His courage remains
good yet.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27

rs follows: 1870, 40l; 1900, 734; 1910,
100; 1920, 1910; 1890, 1906; 1910, 1929;
1850, 1879: 1860, 1000; 1870, OIL; 1880,
81; 1890, 900. There are l55 farms in
town. There are y names on the vet
Grams list.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-27

Don't use rosn soaps when YOU can
buy bars of Brussels soap (Which con-
tains no rosin) for 80 cents at II. ). Ben
edict's.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-08-28

The undersigned having been restored
10 health by simple means, amer suffer
ing fn- sevr-aI years with severe lung
affection. snl that dread disease Con-
Sumnt.sn. is anxious 10 make known
tt ~ stiIow sufferers the means OF cure
II, s.0-a Who desire it. he will cheer
vuIly lend free of charge) copy Of the
prescription nsed. which they will find Z
sure cure for COnsn mptiOn, Asthma
Catarrh, Bronchitis, and oil throat
and Lung Maladies. He hopes al suf'
ferers viii tsy bis Remedy, - Il Il in
valuable. Those desiring the prescrip
tion, which will cost them nothing, and
may prove . blessing, will please a.
dress. REv. EDWARD A. WILSON. vii
I fismsbure. Kings county, New York.
( Ssv. n isso-l-.
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pscoRAIvE NoTrs


How - Make Charming Fr.m.-
Esehings and Other U->fui ns.s.
With China silk Ia pale piu :. blue. c,...
or other delicate tint, very pn:t, -
Tor small engraslngs or etching. CA IL
made. The Foundation Of the fran. ~
be fias. thin wood or heavy pass4b...-'
over which the silk II stretched a., a.
silk in iengthwise strips and lay them A.
on the frame. hut make full puH IN 80
corner where ihc strips join
An exceedingly attractive r<acluth A.,
decoration Of vioiets embro.der>i NJ -
naturl color and looking as II thy ~
been scattered carcia>sly over ths 80.
cloth
Large cushions are well lIked. ana -.
unused BE-! pillow of ms,iium size ca y.
converted into a handsome sofa cushion ~
making for IL crazy patchwork CO...
elabornteiy worked over In fancy sfitr,.,
A favorite fashion II 70 throw a A.
square or length Of any broczlsiel rna,sr,.I
over c0uches. chairs and plain cushion.
These squares make pretty pr~enrs n,
babies They are edged with lace and ~
tended % throw over hecLLld when s..ss,
In bel
One Of the best Of sponge haes 4 a
butchers linen. embroidered In linen nor1
or wash silk Il Is lined with rubt~r sk<s:,
ing and gathered up on draw string.
Colors are much used IN embroidery q
white linen and give a rich appearances
but too much diversity Of this kind cau.-,
. muddled. IN pleasant look. and II i = -
lief to turn 70 teacloths. etc. worksi viii
simple outline pattern in one color only,
In this case the design may he allowed Z
extend almost over the cloth One u IL
easiest and list forms Of outlining oo,
s,sts simply ~ hsckst.tch This 1. an Oh
stitch revived. but few equal Il in dellca<y
and etfectiyenesA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-08-28

-People might select names for their
children with better discretion IL tbey
were acquainted with the very express
sive meanings horne by mar , Of the per-
sons designations in the language
said linguist professor 70 : writer for
the Washington STAR Some Of them
have rather funny Specifications Fof
example, Julia means .mossy bearded.
Ursula IL . female bear PrisciiIa il =
little ancient. and Cecil IL dim GIFTED.
Barbara signifies foreign. Abel y van
ity.' Bernard 70 = bears heart and
Cslebsis = dog Daniel il judgment Of
God, aud Raphael i medicine Of God.
Ever 90 many English names have very
beautiful meanings. Beatrice i making
happy. Letitia i Joy Mabel j. 'mJ
fair. Selma il . nightingale. susan il .
lily. Rebeccs j. faithful. aud Lydia II g
well Of water What j. prettier than
Margaret, which signifies . pearl, or
than Amelia Tor sincere or than Sophi
for wisdom, or than Katherine r
pure, or than Adeline for princes \
Bertha IL bright Charlotte il all noble.
CorneIiA IL harmonious Caroline Is NO
bic spirited Harriet Il . sweet per.
fume.' and Jane u willow Again
Henrietts Il properly translated, = star.
judith i 'Pr.ising' Jemisna IL sweet
song, Isabella Is fair Eliza. Agatha 1.
good, felieia i happy Lucy - con
stant, Muriel i 'myrrh' and even hum.
bie-sounding Bridget u shining bright.
II these names are good for sisters
sweethesris. wives and mothers. equal,
appropriate for fathers. sons and broth
ers sre Nicholas. which means 'victori
ons.' David. for beloved Hugh 10
sthoughi.' Hor.tio for worthy jane
for Superior Thomas for = lion PhiliI
l. 'war-like,' Robert j. 'famous,' Richer,
j. powerful Eustace i 'frm.' Ralph
help Charles is'a man., Matthew q :
gift Herbert Il bright nina and 81
larry y rheerful.' Wiliism slsnds q
shelm u the will.' Patrick for = noble
man. Felix for happy Oliver FOR .
olive, and Isssc for laughter Incideu
ally 20 naming children. II 10 wort
while % look out for the initials.
have known two men Who were ob,ire
r. write themselves for short "A. :. q
just because o. their parents careIes,
mesa