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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
JULIUSC.HOLMES
Late Superintendent of Repairs Of Public
Buildings
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
! now oder my SERVICES again as
Architect and Builder,
as well as a General
Contractor or Superintendent

for an classes of building, and Repair work
neatly and promptly done. Plans and Speciii-
cation and estimates furnished upon applica-
ton. NV aim shall be 70 give you work equal
TO the.best in the United States in material
and workmanship. I defy any city mechanic
to beat 70 in wor knanship or IN time OF COM
pletion
Nv past experience in the erection of the
following large buildings attest my ability as
a Builder and Contractor. Oakland hotel, Is:
& o., Luray Inn, 5. Y. Il. a.. Roanoke h0tei
and Union Passenger Station, Roanoke, Va
and an the stations on the shenandoah Valley
r. r. and the handsome station for the Nor
folk and Western r. Il. 40 Norfolk, Green IS Ho-
tel at Harpers Ferry, darris"a1urg Court
House Rockingham county Va. the Is. 4 y.
stations at CharlestOwu aud Grafton and other
points of the road AN were done under my SUI
pervisiOn-as we'll as numerous buildings erect
ed here plans and specifications OF which iur-
nish TO the satisfaction 90 all parties, 20 ii
YOU want q trst-clds> building according 10
modern style of architecture, with the pest
seasoned material and hrst-class work. with
interior finish ceilings or side walls ~ any de
sim in s0ft or hard wood, / can do IT az less
cost and shorter time than any city builder can
do 10 for YOU So whateNc r class OF wOrk YOU
want done. I'm rough or ine or extra line, shall
have the same care-shall be done 90 your en-
tire satisfaction. But bear iu mind that / VIII
give You frst-class material free OF any defects,
with hrst-class wurkuiJu who understand their
work. 40 q moderate cost and as low as lt can
be done anywhere. My motto shall oe to give
satisfaction to au who employ me, whatever
grade of work YOU want prices viii be an evil
derce. Old buildings will Toe altered TO any
modern design of architecture you may desire,
so if you purpose to build or make alterations
or repairs and YOU want il done i'm workman
like manner. give me call and you Will save
money. Ny past experience OF "A years as a
builder and INV experience of four years and
four davs As the General Superintendent OF Re
pairs of Public Buildings, will give You the
guarantee of having il done trst-class in every
respect i'm the most approved style of modern
architecture. ..,,,,
MAY 80, 1850. JULIUS Z. hOLMEo'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
Carter House Rebpened.
GEORGE S. WATSON, Proprietor.

THE CARTER HOUSE has recently under
Il gone thorough renovation-newlyp paint
ed. papered and furnished, and on Monday
May 10TH was reopened for the accommoda-
ton of the public Transient or Permanent
Guests ere assured that the best provision will
be made for their comfort in every p-rticular
The House shall be model of neatness and
cleanliness, and the table will be abundantly
and richly supplied. Attentive and courteous
servants, only will be retained, and the pro-
prietor will not only give general supervision,
but close attention TO details, that the guests
of the House shall have no room for complaint,
but have complete satisfaction guaranteed
them
May 81, 1890.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05

Have you wriiten
ne yci2 II you
haven't, wisdom
md intelligent
ambition suggest
write to-day. I
promise you my
Ireciai, personal
'tfruticu. ! un-
icrtake 20 briefly
.ca d asy fairly
Intelligent person
% ciiherscK, who
ian read an q
rrlc. and who
irer instruction,
win work indus
.nouslv. how 90
arm Three Ihou-
sand Dollars a
vearin their own
localities. where
ever they live /
win also fuish
the sifuaiicn CT
employment, az
which you can
earn thatair0uut
I charge nothing
and receive moth
ing unless sue
ccssfui. a. above.
Nothing difficult
% learn, or that
requires much
time I desire but
one person from
each district or
county haveal-
ready taught and
rroNilclwith EN-
pioyment a large
number who are
each. Auis new.
o know ail, you
me Address.
tsta, Maine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
CAKES.
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL
Formerly Porter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
"Porter's Factory" which in days gone by en-
joyed almost national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the I'M
designed. Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and 1t is
our expectation to maintain the reputation OF
the mill and to meet the demand of the public
for first-cass goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.J. JOBE & co.
Post Ofice-Ripon, Jefferson County, W. Va
J. j. lobe & Bro will continue to operate the
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
livered there.
April 10 ISS3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05

In connection with my grocery keep first
class Meat Shop, and can supply my customers
with the choicest meats. have the very best
homemade and Baltimore mince meat. Fresh
Bologna Sausage on hand.
Thanking nv patrons for theiI kind treat
ment in the past solicit continuance of the
same Respectfully,
Dec. H. 1881. w. 5. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
WESTWARD

WESTWARD.
Train AIS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Limited Express, arriving at Pittsburg 500 p.
m, Columbus $50 and Chicago ll.25 next
morning.
Train No. AIS connects at Harpers Ferry
with Limited Express, arriving at Cincinnati
7.54 next morning, Louisville ll.55 noon and
st. Louis 6.25 p. m.
Train No. 4l6 connects at Harpers Ferry
with Pittsburg and Chicago Express, arriving
at Connellsyille 4.25 and Pittsburg go next
morning Columbus 100 p. m. and Chicago
$50 p. m.
EXCURSION TICKETS will be sold to par.
ties of ten or more between all ticket stations
on the Valley Division-Good for two days.
For tickets and further information applyto
b. & O. Agents or to b. f. Bond, Pass. Agent,
Baltimore, c. E. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Winchester, Va.
Pullman Palace SleepingCars are run through
to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago and Pittsburg
on all express trains.
]. T. 0DELL, Genl Manger.
CHAs. o. SCULL, Gen'l Passenger Agent
Dec. 2, 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05

Nat Goodwin has slight impeachment
in his speech, as is well known by every
body. Henry Guy Carleton, who lis the au-
thor of Mr.. GOOdwin's new comedy, ha,
still more marked peculiarly of this kind
The other day Carleton came up to Good
win and said "H h-haye you anything to
to do f-f-for the next t-t-two hours ?"
"N-no,' replied Goodwin. "W-why DO
you ask ?" "B-b- because if you have
c.c-couple of hours to spare I'd like ff-fve
minutes conversation with YOU"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05

Our line of boys and children's suits for
fall and winter wear is now ready for in
spection. All of the latest and choicest
weaves and patterns faultless in cut and fit
at Kahn's, Sadler building.
The seasons latest novelties in mems and
boys hats Just opened at Kahn's, Sadler
building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
Summer Cooking Fuel.

l am just receiving some of the Celebrated
Pocahontas Coal-said to be very superior as a
cheap, light summer Cooking Fuel Sawed
and Split Wood and all kinds Of Fuel. Steam
and Forge Goals on hand
b. C. WASHINGTON, Agent
May T. 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
Barber Shop.

Hair Cutting, Shaving and Shampooing in
the best style at the Watson House Tonsorial
Annex by the undersigned. l have just re-
moved into new room specially set apart and
eouipped with all the modern conyeniences
for the purposes for which it has been designed
and will be pleased to see my patrons of the
past and new ones, promising pleasing atten-
ton.
Feb IS, 1891. GEORGE TRAVIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
NOTICE
10
USERS Of TIN PLATE,

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it
The reason why we don't IS
that if you have small tin put
on ourroof the more seams you
will have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call Cd
us and we will prove to you
that large tin is the best to pu'
on your roof 1t will pay you
to look around. You will mol
only save time but money Dy
calling on
EARNSHA s DOOLEf
Apr. Is, 'S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO.

George William Curtis made a very nap
Ply response to the praises of friends at a
dinner given at the Tavern Club of Boston,
some years since upon his birthday. DR..
Holmes, Mr.. Lowell and President Norton
had all had their say and said it well, when
Mr.. Curtis was called upon to respond By
way of illustrating his own case he told the
story of an Oriental prince and his mentor
Prince and mentor walked abroad one day.
the latter carrying in his hand jar, which
he presently uncorked. From the open
mouth of the vessel rose gas, and this the
mentor lighted. Thick fumes curled up
from the burning gas and gradually took
such shape that the prince could not help
recognizing traces of his own features,
though gloried and ennobled Can it be
that this pictures me?" asked the fattered
prince Eyes" smiled the mentor, "not
however as you are, but as you ought to be-"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
MAY 4. 1892
Just Received.

have Just received a nice supply of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden's
Easter Dyes,-four colors for cents.
w. S. MERCHANT.
April 10, 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05

Susquehanna Soluble Bone Phosphate, Am
moniated Bone Phosphate and XIV Bone
Phosphate for sale by
July 20, '92. REED, LONG & MANNING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05

MS AND VERNIN.-Persian Insect
] q, Whale OIL and Carbolic Soap, Ok
SLY, rcural Ointment, and Bed Bug Poi
son. AISQUITH g. co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
For Rent.

A commodious dwelling house on Congress
street-l0 rooms lawn and garden, cistern in
yard and spring water in house. Stable
though the latter may be reserved.
Feb. "a, 1892. FAYETTE B. SOUDERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05

Washington and Chattanooga Limited
train of Pullman coaches and sleeping cars
runs daily via Shenandoah Valley route stop
ping only at Luray Shenandoah. Basic. Ro'
anoke and Radford. Leaves Shenandoah
Junction, southbound, ll:05 q. m.
No for Roanoke. Radford, Pulaski, Bristol
and Chattanooga. Pullman sleeper TO Mem
phis via Bristol. Parlor car to Roanoke.
No. 27 for Shanendoah and intermediate
stations No connection beyond.
No. for Washington, Hagerstown. Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York. Pullman
sleeper TO New York.
No 2s for Washington (yia Shenandoah
Junction), Hagerstown, Harrisburg and Ne"
York.
For tickets, time cards and all information
call on agent Norfolk & Western Il. X.
w. b. BEVILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke, Va
July 20, 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05

Trains No. All, 4l9, Alb and AL are daily ex-
cept Sunday; Train No. 4i9 runs Sunday only.
Additional mixed trains leave southwark at
3.oS a. m. and S24 a. m. and arrive at Harri-
sonburg at $40 a. m. and 6.27p. IN. ex Sunday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
Fresh Cement.

Just receiyed-a carload Of Fresh Cum .ya,
land Hydraulic Cement in barrels and siA'i''
Quantities in paper sacks.
b. C. WASHINGTON, Agent
May 4. 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
Country Produce
Election Notice.

STATE OF WEST VlReuIA.
Executive CHNHER CHARLESTON.
]. ABB Fleming Governor of the State OF
West Virginia 10 hv this proclamation give
notice that am election viii bee held at the sew
eral places of voting in each of the counties
in this State. ON the Tuesday next after the
first Monday of November 1892 for the pur-
pose OF choosing six electors Tor President and
Vice President of the United States, for the
State of West Virginia
Given under ms hand and the Great Seal
(--l of the State. at Charleston. this third
GS day of September. eighteen hundred
-- dred and ninetv-tw0, and in the
thirtieth year of the state.
A. b. FLEMING.
By the Governor,
WM A. OHLEY
Secretary of State.
Sept. 9. 1S92
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
IHB WEST END
Still Ahead.

TAAVE very full stock of Groceries.eon-
4 sisting of Flour, Meal, Canned Goods, Teas,
CofIees Syrups, Mollasses, soaps, FleKies, Sal.
Fish etc. etc. l make speciality of the best
n. O. Mollasses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
For Rent.
For Rent.

For wheat crop-two small fields near town
containing 35 or 40 acres.
Aug. 81, 1892 T. c. GREEN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
Feed at Retail.

Delivered promptly. Ear Corn, Oats, Chop,
Bran, Corn and Cob ground, Baled Hay, Chick
Ell Feed &C., at Coal and Wood Yard.
B. C. WASHINGTON, Agent.
Nav f. 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05

Trains No. 400, AIS, 4l6 and AS are daily e1.
cepi Sunday; Train No. 450 runs Sunday only.
Additional mixed trains leave Charlestown
4l6 D. m. and pa a. m, and arrive at Harper's
Ferry at 5.25 p. m. and 2.5l a. m. ex. Sunday
SOUTHWARK. All 4l9 4l3 Az 4is
Stations Pass Pass Pass Mix Nir
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
NJ! = Norfo|k;HestsrnR

Schedule IN Eject July II, 1922.
LEAVE CHARLEST0wN, w. VA. DAILY
-S0UTHBoUND-
No. 3. NoA
II .26 a. m. 5.2sPm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-10-05
MEATS.

The best brands of Tobacco and Cigars always
on hand.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15
WEYBRIDGE.

Miss Clara Merrill of Brandon is visit
ing her parents.
The ice-cream festival passed of finely
and far sum was realized.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Chrysler of Kansas
City, Mo-, are at j. A. Child's.
Geo Griswold passed through here on
Monday. lie resides at Shelburn.
Mrs. c. p. Abernethy and Miss L. Hell
en- Willard are visiting friends in Bristol.
Quite large quantities of hay were wet
down by the rain of Friday and Saturday.
James Boes and wife of Wisconsin,
formerly of Addison, are at his brothers,
NJ. L. 3oies, for a months stay.
Repairs have been completed upon the
Congregational church and regular SER
vice will be held next Sunday, July Il.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Sprague visited
their daughter, Mrs. C. c. Gilmore, at
Swanton last week, returning on We'd
nesday.
There will be temperance concert I'M
der the auspices of the Non-partisan w.
c. I. T., Sunday evening, July Il, at
: 80 o'clock
Ernest Sturtevant of Hartford, Conn,
is at his old home for two-weeks stay.
He is looking well and his friends wei
come him heartily.
Mrs. Gertrude (James) Rowland and
daughter returned Thursday to their
home in Corinth, having spent several
weeks with friends here.
The Non-partisan W. c. T. L. held a
business meeting with the county presi-
dent, Mrs. j. A. Child, on Wednesday,
July l3, at which goodly number was
present.
Mrs. Hattie (SturtevanD Palmer and
Mrs. Maria (Brainerd) Palmer of KEN
per, H., are expected here this week for
a short visit. Both were formerly of
this place.
Rev. Mr.. IIeaXt of Mddlebury preached
very forcible and plain discourse at the
VI. f. church last Sunday. The rite of
baptism was administered to Daniel
Twitchell Then followed the sacramen-
tai service and love feast.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15
WEST CORNWALL.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Bingham are at r.
A. Foote'S.
Mrs. Eliza Quinn and daughter have
returned from a two-weeks' visit to re-
latives in Peru, N. Y.
Arthur Bingham is at home for his
vacation, having just graduated from St.
NPaul's school at Concord, y. II.
y 1t is little boy at James Strong's.
Mr.. Strong returned to his work at Hon.
j. y. Bakers in Rutland on Tuesday.
Farmers are trying to cut their grass
and get it in barns, but meadows are soft
and frequent rains are great hindrances.
Mrs. NJ. d. Smith of Middlebury,
Mrs. f. F. Townsend of Rchville and
Miss Myrtle Newell of Minneapolis,
Mimi, were guests of Mrs. II. f. Taylor
on Wednesday.
Franklin H. Dean was % years old
last Saturday and he celebrated the day
by himself and wife taking dinner with
his daughter, Mrs. VIM. II. belong. He
is in feeble health.
The little nine-months-old child of Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Narrabone, Jr., died on
Wednesday morning of cholera infantum.
The funeral was at the house on Thurs
day at o'clock. The family have the
sympathy of their neighbors and friends
Miss Hattie belong rides and drives a
fine colt, four years old, which she broke
with very little aid from any one,
driving him herself the third time he
was ever hitched to any vehicle; and she
can be seen nearly every day enjoying a
gallop on her fine steed. She also has
another colt under training. Who is
going to define woman's sphere? Why
not concede to her the right to do "what
her hands find to do" providing it be
honest labor and that she does her tasks
well?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15
WEST SALISBURY.

Lots of baled hay is being shipped
from here.
Geo. Barker of Brandon is helping W.
w. Crook in haying.
Miss Edith Goodrich has arrived from
a two-weeks' visit in Lowell and Boston,
Mass.
Mrs. II. Haney of Middebury has been
visiting at Mrs. w. w. Crooks for few
days.
Mrs. Edith Hulett has returned from a
sojourn of several days in Brandon with
relatives and friends in that vicinity.
There was good Congregation at the
NJ. f. church last Sunday, with excellent
singing by the choir.
Albert Spencer of Boston, Mass, but
formerly of this place, is here superin-
tending the haying upon his farm. He
has been an engineer on the Boston IL
Albany railroad for about % years. He
is stopping with Julius Baker.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15
RIPTON.

r. Z. Bentley of Rutland was in town
one day last week trying to buy Geo,
Kings colt. He offered $1,000, but did
not secure it. The offer was made for
another party.
Some one is likely to get into trouble,
provided they do not alter their fashion
of throwing down fences and bars and
thereby letting stock into cultivated
fields This was done at n. S. BOyn-
toms, few days ago, and Mr.. Boyn-
ton is anxious to interview the chap.
Albert Plat went out crow shooting
short time ago. He found his game
and fired at it load of shot, one pellet
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15
County Ueps.
BRiDPoRT.


d. B. Fleming lost valuable mlch
COW last week.
M. ID. Batchelder and wife of st. Louis
arrived here on Tuesday.
Master lIolbrook Northrup of Connect
cut is at j. +. Fletchers.
w. A. Lewis, now travelling in York
State for the j. c. Aver Co., was recently
in town.
Seventeen cents was the top notch paid
for choice butter this week Fresh eggs
sell at lG cents dozen.
Rev. Mr.. Bacon and Messrs. G.. II. Bur.
well and Nj. r. Powers returned home
from New York on Wednesday.
John f. Wright and Miss Lois, daugh-
ter of Horace Lapham, were united in
marriage on Wednesday, June 20.
Farmers are busy haying when the
weather will permit Help is little
scarce where they were not engaged ear
lv. Prices per day for farm hands range
from S1.25 to Sl.50, while some extra
hands command Sl.75.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15
ORWELL.
Deferred from last week.

John Calhoun and wife are in town on
visit to Rev. S. F. Calhoun.
The families of Byron Abbey, |. r..
Branch and a few others have been
camping for the last ten days down at
Sunset Lake.
Among the pleasures of the Fourth
which Orwell people were interested in
were trip through Lake George, par
ty at Ticonderoga and a picnic at Abell's
Corners.
The recital given by the pupils of Mrs.
O. F. Hornbeck at the Eagle Inn music
hall, last Friday evening, was in every
way success. seventeen persons were
over from Brandon. The hall was full.
Mrs. Hornbeck's pupils showed good
training and much natural ability. All
did well. After the entertainment was
over some of the Dung people remained
to "trip the light fantastic" for two
hours.
Nathaniel Joiner of Worcester, Mass.
is home on a visit.
Crops are looking finely and farmers
are busy in the hay field.
Misses Jennie and Julia Royce are Wis
itng friends in Buffalo. n. Y.
Col. w. b. Wright has returned from
his trip to Minneapolis, MINI.
Miss Celia Ann Trask had the misfor-
tune to lose a valuable COW last Saturday
night.
Sidney Reynolds dropped from his
chair, dead, on the 9th inst. lie had been
in poor health for few days; cause,
heart disease.
The ladies of the Brandon Congrega-
tional society gave a tambourine drill at
the town hall, Orwell, last Friday even
ing. There were twelve ladies who took
part, besides their leader, Mrs. DIR. Pres
ton. Charles Ross presided at the piano.
The ladies of the Orwell Congregational
church sold ice cream and cake during
the lntermission.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15

Henry w. Simonds, aged 2s, son of
the late G. w. Simonds, station agent
here, died on Saturday of heart failure.
lie leaves a wife, formerly Miss Jennie
Ross, and one child. The funeral Was
on Monday, Rev. DR.. Seaver officiating.
The Vergennes Republican club held a
meeting Tuesday evening and elected
Charles f. Parker president in place of
F. II. Foss, resigned. Harrison and
Reid flag will soon be thrown to the
breeze and the political bail started once
more.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15
EAST MIDDLEBURY.

Mrs. C. A. Peck of st. Adams is visit
ing with friends here.
Some of the household effects of the
late Eber Cogswell were disposed of at
auction last Saturday.
People have commenced haying and
have promise of a good yield Fruit
also promises an abundant harvest, es-
pecially the apples.
Letters received from Mrs. Eddy to
friends here speak of the improved con-
dtion of G.. Fl. Sumner at the beach
His many friends here hope for his COM
plete recovery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15
VERGENNEs.

States Attorney F. l.. Fish and wife
are visiting the parents of Mr.. Fish il
Newfane.
DR.. J. Barstow of Flushing, l.. L., is
with his family at their cottage on Kel
logg's bay.
w. II. Bliss, Esq, and wife of Middle
bury and Col. A. A. Fletcher were in
town Friday.
Walter f. Sprague of Portland. Me-, i:
spending a two-weeks' vacation with rel
atives in town.
John Tatr0, aged B5, died suddenly Of
heart failure at his home in West Addi
son the 9Th inst.
Mrs. Mary (KimbalD Powers of Bos-
ton is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
G. F. .. Kimball.
The Bristol and Vergennes base bal
clubs will play the second game of the
season here on Friday.
Mrs. 5. F.. Dyer and daughter, who
have been visiting relatives in town, have
returned to their home in West Salisbury
William Blewitt. tagged 16, died at tn,
Reform school, Thursday, of consump
ton. The funeral was in st. Johnsbury
Ms and Mrs. McNlasters of Montrea
are visiting relatives in town, as is alsC
Rev. FIR. r. n. Rivers of Somerset
Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Walker and daugh
ter, Jennie, have returned from thei
western trip to their home In Ferris
burgh.
C. w. Sprague of Waltham, who wen
out to South Africa with lot of MerinC
sheep, returned on Friday last, well sat
isfled with the undertaking.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-07-15
1t is boy this time at F. 7. Balls.

1t is boy this time at F. Il. Balls.
Mrs. Lindley Macomber is spending a
few weeks in Grand Isle, visiting friends
The heavy storm OF Friday evening
blew in the east end of Cook Taft's
house.
Haying is somewhat backward in thi:
section and farmers are late in cutting
the first swath generally.
A. c. Palmer, j. NJ. Dean, W. II. Dear
and wife, Mrs. Peter Dakin and j. II
Knowles and wife attended the Greer
family reunion in Starksboro last week.