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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-13
a FISH STORY.

when was little boy
or fishing was fond,
And whenever went fishing
Iwentto the old frog pond.
That's where the mosquitoes we're 90 thick,
Aud for me they would walt
Before I'd get my hook In the water,
They would eat of all tho bait.
FRED BOWEN, City.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-13

SLEEPLRSS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure si
the remedy for you. For sale by Weber
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-13
AGREED TO DiSAGREE.
Mrs. Gust Herbruck Leaves Her
Husband

Because he Drinks Beer---A Divorce Suit
Will Probably be the Outcome OF the
Affair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized TO announce the following per-
ms as candidates for nomination for their respec-
70 oices subject to the decision Of the Democracy
RECORDER,
GEORGE BILLS.
ED. j. MACK.
SHERWOOD NJ. CHASE.
JAMES d. BARRY.
COMMISSIONER,
JOSIAH CLUTZ,.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
SAMUEL BURGERT.
B. r. WEYBRECHT.
j. S. HUDSON.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-13
THE CHARRED REMAINS
or O Human Being Found in the
Smoking Ruins

OF Barn. Near Alliance, Tuesday--speo-
ulation as TO the Identity Of the Unfor-
tunate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-13

AVA NASAL INJECTOR free with each
bottle OF Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. PEtce
20 cents. For SAle by Weber bross
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-13
a Leading New York Editor Dies In
MaiDa

POLAND SPRINGS, Me-, Aug. 12.-[Spec-
al.l-Geo. Jones, editor of the New York
Times, died here this morning of kidney
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20


part of her time painting under the in
struction of Mrs. f. O. Porter, who has
very pleasant class in that art this
winter. Mrs. II. |. Landon, another of
our fine artists, also has several pupils
in painting.
Sluices in bad condition are sometimes
dangerous as well as expensive. A few
days ago when Henry Vancelett was
driving along our highway one of his
horses feet was caught between two
stones In sluice and the ankle so badly
wrenched that he asked the town to pay
him Sl25 damage. The selectmen disa-
greeing, it was left to three other men,
who decided that the town pay him
$50 and own the horse.
The Young Mems Debating club will
hold the last debate of the season on
Monday evening next, Feb. %. The
question for discussion will be, "Resolred,
That the prosperity of our country de-
ponds more upon the promotion of in
telligence and virtue than upon her
wealth and internal improvements" F.
II. Warner and +. E. Foote will speak in
the affirmative and Robert Easton and
A. II. Bristol in the negative. The pub.
lie are cordially invited to attend.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20

details. Names are withheld for the
present, though the matter may come
before the blind goddess.
The friends and neigbbors of Timothy
Billings came down on him like the wolf
on the fold short time ago, had a good
time generally, went away betimes and
left behind them two nice easy chairs,
which last fact, in the opinion of many,
means something, for "rim'' still fingers
in the realms of single blessedness.
Well, he has been here, the cutest,
awkwardest, greenest and most pathetic
Yankee, Dutchman, widow, farmer boy
and Texas cowboy that can be found
this side of Brother Jonathan's fish pond
and his name is Stanley Starr of Smyrna,
n. Y, and he came under the auspices of
j. j. Hale Post, G.. A. r., and it is hoped
that the old boys will reap good har-
vest of ducats as part pay for introducing
him to Ripton audience.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
NEW HAVEN,

Butter brought from 20 to % cents on
Monday.
Mrs. c. n. Thomas returned this week
from Malone.
The condition of James Human is re-
ported more favorable.
There will be teachers meeting on
Friday evening of this week at the acad-
envy.
The pastor is holding a series of meet
ings at the church in East Mills the pres
ent week.
Mrs. Mary (Barrows) Barton, who re-
sides in California, and is a sister of Dea-
con H. II. Barrows of this town, suffered
Il very painful operation few weeks
since by the removal of cancer at San
Diego. Mrs. Barton is the widow of the
late Rev. Alanson 5. Barton, native of
this town, who was ordained here in
1862. 1t may be remembered that he
died and was buried at sea, off the coast
of Mexico, en-route for California in
scdTcIl OF health.
The funeral of Mrs. Marion (Sprague)
Bird was attended last Friday ut 10
o'clock at the home of George d. Hin
man. Her Illness, which has been pre-
viously noted, was caused by shock of
paralysis received several weeks since.
Mrs. Bird was the youngest child of
quite large family of children of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Sprague of this
town. She was member of the Congre-
gational church in this place and was al
ways, when circumstances favored, a
faithful attendant at all religious SER
vices. Walter Sprague of Vergennes, who
died few years since, was brother of
the deceased.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
BRlDPORT.

Archie Huestis of Crown Point was in
town Tuesday.
Mrs. S. Searle was, owing to illness.
unable to teach her school this week.
DR.. and Mrs. ii. L. Townsend were the
recipients of fine boy on st. Valentines
day.
j. j. McGinity of Shoreham will open
a writing school in the village on Friday
evening.
G. F. Sollace recently sold a young span
OF Lamberts to Chas. Briggs of Brockton !;
consideration, $500.
A birthday surprise was given Miss
Cora Blaisdel on Saturday evening by a
party of her young friends.
Howard w. Huntley is very sick with
a fever. He has not been able to return
to his school in Middleburv for two
weeks.
The hop at Aliens hall on Friday even
ing was attended by upwards of 81 cou-
pies and was in every particular a pleas
ant affair.
A. w. Huntley went to Mooers, n. Y ID,
on Tuesday, having been summoned
thither by a telegram received the day
previous announcing the death of his
mother.
|. w. Kingsland has returned from his
labor at the Crown Point furnaces, and
c. p. Elithorp, who has been ia the back
woods of York State the past two months,
is home.
II. II. Preble of Shoreham was in town
Wednesday adjusting the insurance on
the policies held by the NJ. Z. society and
Morning Sun Lodge (whose building was
burned last week. in the Vermont Mu-
tual.
The population of the % towns in\\Ad-
olson county, as recently publishedin
the REGISTER, with 255 as the minimum
and 2193 as the maximum, places Brd
port tenth in the list, with lois inhabit-
ants in 1890.
The auditors and selectmen will meet
at the town hall in Bridport on Tuesday,
Feb. "a, at 10 o'clock a. M, to settle all
claims against the town, and the board
of civil authority are requested to meet
at the same place at ! p. III. of the same
day for the abatement of taxes.
The set of heavy sleighs that were
missed from the premises Of II. f. Ham
few days ago in brook about half mile
distant. They were broken in several
places. Although there is no clue to the
miscreants, Mr.. Hambln thinks they may
be found out yet.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs. j. F. Randall is again at home.
Mrs. George Barber is quite indisposed.
C. r. Jones of Hubbardton was in town
Wednesday.
The town officers, or part of them, met
at Judge Bingham's on Tuesday to settle
accounts.
\ little more rain and a slight thaw, yet
the roads are very good and teams are
flying as usual.
Mrs. c. II. Lane of East Cornwall was
here calling on her friends on Tuesday.
We received pleasant call from Hon.
VIM. G. Markham of Rochester, n. Y, a
few days ago.
Eugene Barber of Rutland, who has
been sick for a long time there, is now at
his fathers, G.. ID. Barber.
&. L. Dimmock and family have moved
to their new home, where they are getting
nicely settled and feel quite at home.
Cornwall is getting ready for March
meeting. There will quite likely be the
same way of doing gee and haw instead
of all pulling in straight line in the
same direction. Trust luck it will come
out we'll enough same way.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
EAST MIDDlEBURY.

Mrs. J. Hunt intends to 60 to Montreal
soon.
+. j. Summer of Brandon visited here
this week.
Seneca Lyman has returned to b.
Ilewitt's house.
Mrs. J. Nash has been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Smith.
B. Hewitt cut his left leg while chop
ping in the woods last week.
Nathan Decker has bought the Frank
Hunt place on Sawmill street.
a COW belonging to f. X. Severance
was fatally hurt the other day by Il fall
OH the ice.
School in district No. | closes this week.
1t has been a pleasa term and the atten-
dance has been good Miss Lottie Walk
er is the teacher.
Teams with logs for the pulp mill are
numerous these days. The sleighing is
getting poor in spots. Much lumber has
been drawn to the saw-mill and birch
to the factory here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
WEST ADDISON.

Mrs. Nathaniel Allis is very sick at Ira
b. Strong's.
Gideon Norton lost a valuable horse
Monday. 1t died with lung fever.
Miss Carrie Rice of West Cornwall Wis
tied at Ezra Whitford's over Sunday.
Miss Stella Wheelock of Port Henry,
n. Y, has been spending few days in
town.
Miss Salina Benjamin has returned to
Port Henry, n. Y, after brief soiourn
at John Tatro's.
Fred Smith will give party to his
friends this week Friday. Miss Cora
Strong will do likewise one week later.
The people across the lake are now
very busy in getting their supply of hay
from Vermont. About so loads day
cross the lake at this point.
School in district No. 2 will close this
week Friday. The school has been taught
the last three terms by Mrs. Frank Trim
BILE, who has given excellent satisfaction.
The pie sociable held at the home of
Daniel c. Smith last week Friday was a
great success. 1t was attended by near
ly hundred people, many coming from
Panton and from over the lake. 1t re-
suited in Sl7.26 as gift to the pastor,
Rev. l.. l.. Lawrence. In addition to the
singing by a chorus and cOrnet playing,
Miss Cora Strong sang several fine solos,
and the Misses Ten Brooke of Panton
rendered some fine instrumental music
on the piano.
The singing class which has been con-
Quoted this winter in the east part of
the town by Mrs. Henry S. Foote of
Chimney Point is to hold a grand con-
cert in the Baptist church at Addison
Corners next week Tuesday, the oath
inst. 1t will be varied by choruses, quar-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
WEYBRIDGE.

Miss Carrie 5. Baker is quite seriously
indisposed.
l.. b. Dodge removes this week to his
new home.
Miss Nellie Hurlbut returned home on
Friday last.
Mr.. Kingsland has taken possession of
w. b. Hurlbuts farm for the year.
The sociable al S. w. Jewetts, last
Wednesday evening, was we'll attended.
Several of the young people enjoyed
an oyster supper with B. Ii. Hayward
last Friday evening.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet with
Mrs. Lottie Norton next Thursday, Feb.
20, at 10 o'clock, a. IN.
The Coral Workers will hold public
meeting at Silas w. Jewett's on Friday
evening, Feb. ~. All are cordially in
vited.
The Weybridge Farmers club will
hold its first meeting at the w. NJ. church
next Tuesday evening, Feb. "a. All are
invited.
L. Silas Wright has leased his farm for
five years to Messrs l. S. Wright and
viii NJ. Stowe. Mr.. Wright will re-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
WALL.

The winter cholera epidemic seems to
be prevailing IN some extent.
Miss Ida Russell is spending the week
in Hinesburgh visiting her parents and
brother.
1t is suggested that the town invest
some of its loose change on the highway
are enough to try ones patience and
constitution to the utmost.
Not long since Geo. w. Smith chopped
and corded up two cords of wood one
day, returning from his labors at 4
o'clock not bad for one who has nearly
reached the allotted three-score and ten
years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Hooker, who
left town about six months ago to visit
their children in Minneapolis, Mimi, and
Burlington, VT, have returned and
opened their pleasant home. Their
many friends welcome them.
Alex. Brown, whose electionas assem-
blyman from Calaveras county, Cal, we
have noted, has been appointed on sew
eral of the most important committees
of that body and is doing good work,
which is very gratifying to his many
friends in this, his native town.
Miss Esther Elmer of Addison is a
guest at c. II. James and is enjoying a
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
SHOREHAM.
deferred from last week. |

Fred Platt returned from Fort Ed
ward Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Edna Brookins, who has been
suffering from rheumatism, is able to be
about.
Rey. G. w. Perry will preach at the
Universaist church next Sunday as
usual.
The lecture of Geo. w. Perry, which
was to be given at the town hall on
Saturday evening, has been postponed.
Those interested in the projected rail-
road with one rail from Whitehall to Yer
gennes met at the Shoreham House We'd
nesday afternoon and listened to an eX-
PLANTATION of the project by DR.. Ma
hanna. A committee to solicit funds
and committee to confer with other
towns were appointed.
--latest.
DR.. Townshend is sick with mumps.
Prof wager and wife were in town
last week.
Mr.. Mumford and Samuel Moore left
for Germany Monday evening.
Mrs. Bingham and Miss Calender of
Middlebury called upon friends here Sat
urday.
The births and deaths as returned by
the district clerks are: Births, 35;
deaths, %.
A telegram was received from Henry
Bissell at San Francisco, announcing
that he would be at home on Friday of
this week.
The old-fashioned "Deestrict Skewl"
will be held at Academy hall on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings of next week,
ginning at 5 o'clock each evening; ad-
mission, 81 cents; children under u, Is
cents. Ochampaugh's orchestra will
provide the music and on the second
evening there will be playing by Howard
Orchard, violinist, and Misses Gertrude
Hall and Clara Moore, pianists. Miss
Marcia Douglas will have the part of
Aunt Polly Bassett, the teacher; S. j..
Northrup and II. ii. Holmes will appear
as Squire Kicker and DR.. Slow Coach,
committeeman; Hank White will otficiate
as Ilennie La Grippe, the Ounce of the
school, and the rest of the pupils will be ::
keturah Gillyflower, Mrs. 5. j. North
rup; Pressy Doolittle (twin), Mrs.
Howard Burge; Mary Ann Hulihan,
Mrs. Lyman Nottingham; Innocent Jud-
kins, Miss Edith Jones; Sissy Doolittle,
(twin), Miss Stella Towner; Charity
Makepeace, Miss Melinda Austin; Bridget
Hoolegoln, Miss Anna p. Edison; Zenobia
Snellings, Mrs. +. F. Townshend Mrs.
Crane with truant boy), Mrs Albert
Nottingham; Seth Crane, Fred Platt;
Julius Caesar Smith, Horton w. Jones;
Ramrod Scuddles. Charles f. Forbes:
Johannes Bumbernickle. Lawrence De-
Witt; Julius Call, Wallace Larrabee; Bill
Call, Clarence Wissell; Hezekiah Lean
boy. DR.. E. F. Townshend; Christopher
c. Fits, Frank Lanerty; Solicitus Frisky.
C. n. North.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
County llems.
ADDISON.

A notable gathering was that at the
home of VIM. Hanks on Wednesday, the
18th, it being the 5lst anniversary of his
marriage. Their seven children were
present-Mrs. II. f. Taylor of Cornwall,
Carlton NJ, Mrs. NJ. ID. Smith of Middle
bury, Murray B., Mrs. +. Frost Town
send of Richville, Mrs. f. II. Eldredge of
Bridport and Mrs. +. F. Gully of Addison.
They have seven grandchildren and all
were present but two. Murray Hanks
buried little girl fifteen months old last
October-the only death in the family.
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. a.
ID. Pond, who were married at the same
time. They have three children, all
living. Mrs. Hanks and Mrs. Pond are
cousins. They were brought up to
womanhood near neighbors and all their
married lives have lived within mile of
one another. Mrs. Pond has a son in the
West; her other two children live close
by. The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Hanks
are within two hours ride, the farthest
being fifteen miles away. The day was
pleasant one out of doors and in; the
weather was beautiful outside and all
seemed happy inside. An excellent din
ner was served at o'clock. Good music,
led by the veteran singing master, A. ID.
Pond, was enjoyed by all and nearly all
joined in. Later in the evening a little
dancing was INDUCED in. At an early
hour the company separated for their
respective homes, hoping to all meet
again at the old home; but if this is not
permitted, may these unbroken families
meet together in that heavenly home
promised us, unbroken home circles even
there.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
RIPTON.

There was social gathering at the
residence OF f. c. Gibbs few evenings
ago, which was largely attended by his
old friends and townsmen, who report
having had IA splendid time, which is just
what was to be expected by those that
know them.
On the 10th inst. a mixture of axes,
Frenchmen, rum and hand-spikes re-
suited in two or three bruised bodies, a
split scalp from an axe cut, with minor
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
VERMONT
Investment & Guarantee
COMPANY.
ORWELL, VERMONT.
PUid en- CUDitUI $500, 900.

Debentures of this company listed below,
Series ID, mature and cease to draw interest
February /, 1891. They are payable at the
First National Bank, Orwell, and should be
presented for payment.
SERIES f.
Bonds Nos. to 20 inclusive. 49,. $1,000 each.
Bonds Nos. II to ia inclusive ..... 500 each.
Bonds Nos. IT'S to 1874 inclusive...... 400 each.
IOtal ....s......'. ....s.s..... tlUO,UU w
VERMONT INVESTMENT & GUARANTEE Co.
6;3w BY C. L. BUSH, Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20

Archie Huestis of Crown Point was in
town Tuesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20

tets, solos, ETC., etc. Addison has re-
markable amount of vocal talent and the
public may expect to hear something
good. There will be one character song
Id costume by the little folks. General
admission, 10 cents; for children, 10
cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-20
HOUGHTON FARM,

so called, containing ll2 acres OF first-class
land, with house and barn, situated one and
one-halt miles north of Bridport village on
the main road to Vergennes.
G. ii. SMITH, Executor.
Bridport, VT, Jan. 26, 1891 7;3w
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HEAVIER COUNTY MURD GR.
Another Victim Falls with "A Bullet
mole. " hisky and Cards the Cause.

Aaotb her Victim Falls with "a Bullet
Al ole. " hisky and Cards the Cause.
A summary of the murder which took
place in Beaver county on the 9th inst,
as given to reporter of the Beaver Uto-
ian by the defendant runs as follows:
THE STORY OF THE SHOOTING.
We we're herding sheep, Tanner and |
at Mcdonald springs, little southeast
of Circleville, Piute county. On the
evening of the 5th inst, l was coming up
to camp when Howard came out and met
me part way. had bottle Of bitters.
Before leaving camp Howard had buckled
on my six shooter with the remark 'the
man that carrie, that pistol will carry
the day when the bitters come" When
we met T nuer began talking saying he
supposed | thought was never going to
get that SIS he owed me. / had not
thought of this neither was thinking of
il at the time. l told him that had
given him that S.. Well. we sat down
and Tanner took out his knife and push
ed the cork into the bottle saying, drink
d-n you." | told him no. Still he
kept on talking and said he was not
afraid of me and | allowed was not
afraid of him. After talking while We
went on to camp. On the way he pro.
posed that we should play game of
seven up. But l wanted my supper |
was hungry. He kept at me about play.
ing seven up and offered to play me for
$40 against nothing. We played and
beat him. He doubled up the amount.
We were drinking all the time and as l
had had nothing to eat the liquor began
to tell on me and soon ! was to "full" to
know what took place, but the boys say
There were eight men present) that l
turned away from Tanner; had cap
and ball pistol; had my back towars him
when he said something and turned and
fired. This latter part the boys tell me
is what happened for was too full to
know.
Defendant Wade Nicholas, alias
Tex" was held without bail to answer
to the grand jury.
Howard Tanner was born in Beaver
City, January 4, 1864, making him p
years, 10 months and days old at the
ime of his death. He was the son o
Srdnt, and Rsch1el Tanner. lie was
" | known hereabouts, but for the last
le" ears Las not been in Beaver, having
been off t, fad work in vari,ns parts.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-11-19
BITS OF FASHION.
The BJnnets OF France. A Yellow
Priihr. SO. skirts tied Back Tight
ly With Pockets In the Sleeves.
low cut slippers Dial laying
The Beauty Of the Stocking

The newest color is golden yellow
shading into maure.
The newest combination is old rose and
dim blue.
A small jet cornet with tiny bunch
of flowers in front and large bunch be-
hind is quite the latest dress bonnet.
The newest umbrella handle i, OF black
wood with pierced monogram in gold.
The yellow primrose is the flower most
used for trimming hats and bonnets.
Dress sleeves are still made wide and
full at the top but not so high as former
ly. There are now many lovely and del.
cate tints Of green.
Cerise is the popular shade Of red.
Hats Of all shapes and size, are worn;
felt trimmed with velvet is most popular,
gray is favorite color.
The most difficult and uncommon
shades are being reproduced in felt.
A very handsome bonnet is one gold
brown velvet trimmed with pink carna
tions. Another hat is of dark gray
shade OF felt and trimmed with punches
of bright red cherries and green leaves
For ordinary wear soft felt hats of tn,
Alpine and Brighton type still hold theil
own. Wings Of all shapes and oolors arr
worn and are placed fatty.
Skirts are all Of them gored mad
demi.train tied back tight, so much, tina
dressmakers refuse to put in pockets
In many dresses pocket is made in tn
loose puff of the sleeve.
Ribbons are very much used for trim
ming dresses.
Slippers are made as low cut as possibl
to allow for displaying the beauty Of tn
stocking Many slippers are heel-less an
the satin toes being fastened to the ankl
by means of beaded satin straps whic
cross at the back.
Some of the slippers designed 70
morning wear have thy beaded toes line
with swans down.
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A bottle of Trib should be in every
household
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-11-19
PIOCEIE. NEVADA, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10. 1891.
1000 FOOT LRYRL..


The incline is now entirely in quartz
yte. and in the north cross-cut the angle
of the bedding of the quartzyte, meas
nred at three points. gave respectively
Is, l., and ii degrees. The higher
angles were ON the east side Of the cross.
cut. In the cross cut % feet back Of
the incline, the South Contact is cut,
showing width of feet 6 inches Of
fssure. North of this the porphyry is
exceedingly hard, and is with difficulty
indented by the pick. The distance
from the South Contact to the Middle
Vein is 2l feet. Total length Of cross
cut. 46 feet 6 inches.
CONTINUED IN NEXT ISSUE.
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DARK NIGHT ADVENTURE

A Young Man Returning to Town.
Card of Thanks TO ths Au.
thOri les. The Arrest OF VIM.
Bell is the Cause OF Talk.