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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
COUNTY AND VlolArT NOTES.

Goshen has an infant prodigy OF an
unusual and happily for the race not
common sort. 1t Is boy of four years
of age who has habitually and constant
ly chewed tobacco since he was two
years old. Last year he both smoked
and chewed, but he is reforming and has
given up smoking. He began to take
occasional smokes when six months
old
q f. Grover has migrated from Bris iol
to Portland, Ore, and gone into the
wholesale liquor business. Y
THE saw mill, box factory. shingle mill
and dry house of Prime & Cove. in South
Bristol. was burned on Wednesday after
noon of last week, together with large
amount of lumber. The firm had but
little insurance and the total loss is near
ly $1,000. \ spark from the engine is
supposed to have set the fire. 1t is said
the firm will not rebuild.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
ADDISON COUNTY COURT.

The case of Julia Walkers administra-
tor, appellant, vs.. Abel Walkers admin
istrator was taken up last Friday morn
ing for court hearing. This case has
been in court for MANY years and was
based on a note for $1,000 given some %
years ago. None of the parties to the
original transaction. who belonged in
Whiting. are now living. Several wit
nesses were examined during Friday,
but before Saturday morning came an
agreement had been reached and the case
was discontinued. The agreement was
that the plaintiffs should receive Sll0O
and both parties pay their own costs.
w. II. Bliss represented the plaintiffs
and c. NJ. Wilds appeared for the defend
ant administrator.
One divorce case was tried Friday af-
ternoon. 1t was John W. Currin V. Fam
nv NJ, Currin. and the parties formerly
lived in Ripton and Hancock. The bill
was granted ON the ground of adultery.
Judge Slade appeared for Mr.. Currin and
there was no defense.
Fred Cloutpr. who was convicted last
week of presenting a forged check at the
Middlebury bank, was in court Friday
afternoon to receive his sentence. Judge
Start gave him some good advice and
two years in States prison.
Joseph \. jarvis, who had been tried
jointly with Cloutier and acquitted, and
who had been re-arrestrd on a charge of
attempting to break iail. was then dis
charged in his own rccognzance in the
sum of 500. ut the suggestion of state :
Attorney Fish. There was but little if
any chance that the charge could ever
be proven.
Court went in Saturday morning. and
as soon as the Walker case had been en-
tered discontinued, the cases ready to be
heard having all been disposed of. re-
cess was taken TO Monday, July 30. at
o'clock p. IN. At that time it is expect
ed that the famous Phelps b. Smith will
case will come on for trial, and there are
some divorce and other court cases still
remaining to be heard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22

mated for States attorney by w. II.
Button of Middlebury, aud. after numer-
Gus seconds, Mr.. Fish also went i'll FOR
another term by acclamation
IL. +. Taylor of Cornwall remarked
that it was not very clear to him and to
others what high bailifi amounted to,
but inasmuch as the office existed he
nominated the present official of that
name, \. w. Frost of his town, who was
nominated without opposition.
Mr.. Wilds of Mindlebury submitted
the name of f. J. Matthews of this town
as thar of man in every way fitted for
the office of county commissioner. ii.
+. Taylor seconded the nomination and
it was made.
For Judges of probate the incumbents,
John ID. Smith of Nergennes and james
NJ. Slade of Middlebury, were renomna-
ted without opposition, 5. ID. Miner OF
Nergennes and p. f. Chapman of Mid
dlebury presenting their names.
Chairman Stewart of the committee to
nominate county committee reported
these names: +. NJ. Chapman of Middle
bury, Reuben Parker of Fcrrisburgh,
John \. James of Weybridge. +. w.
TuttlP of NergenneS and F. c. Dyer of
Salisbury. This Is the old committee
with the exception of Mr. Dyer, who
succeeds II. ;. BIooknS of Shoreham.
The business of the convention having
been completed, it then, at ll:2S o'clock,
adjourned.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
He Must Give Up.
A Main Street Business
Mans Sad Fate.
TaHs aN Many C.h'" in This Cay Who arc
IN like 9:ags'oG; Condition,
Dainty Silvered Granulcs That
Will Bring Sunshine Back.

"There is no use talking, | am COM
pletely exhausted and feel like giving
up"
These despairng words were made by
a well-known gentleman who is doing
business on Main street. They reflect
the feelings of hundreds of other people
in Middlebury. What is it that causes
these feelings? Not the great troubles
of life, but the little petty annoyances ::
not the alarming diseases. but the con-
stant feelings of weariness, headaches,
Of bad taste in the mouth. indigestion.
and weakness. These
things will kill people quicker than more
sudden diseases. because they are certain
to grow into worse symptoms and even
tually end in death.
While it is sad that these things should
he so, it is great cause for congratula-
ton that science has come to the rescue.
and in thar great discovery. DR.. How
ards specific. has given the world a
positive cure for all these troubles, and
a certainty of relief from all these an
moving symptoms. One of the pleasant
little granules, which contain so much
curative power in such small space.
taken after each meal, will keep the
system in perfect shape and avoid the
coming on of those terrible troubles
which are certain to result fatally, unless
| their warning symptoms are taken
promptly and in time
Nearly every druggist in Middlebury
is now having a considerable demand for
DR.. Howard's specific for the cure of
constipation and dyspepsia and the pre-
vention of apopleXy. and their patrons
speak of it in the highest terms. You
should try it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
LIGHTNING'S FRANKS.

The lightning accompanying the rain
storm Monday afternoon was unusually
lively. 1t struck number of times In
the village and its vicinity. No great
damage was done except at the house on
the farm of q. G.. Chapman, a mile and
"A half northeast of the village. James
Smith and family live on the place.
When the rain began Mr.. Smith went
into the house and lay down Oh a lounge
in the sitting room. During recent re-
pairs on the house lightning rod on
the same end of the house as the sitting
room was left without connection with
the ground. Its lower end was some
five or six feet from the earth and right
through the wall from the lounge. just
before the storm broke Mr.. Smith arose
and left the house to open the barn door
and let in Henry c. Walker, a neighbor,
who had driven in to get out of the rain.
Mrs. Smith and the daughter and son re-
mained in the sitting room. The light
nmg came down the broken rod, entered
through the side of the house and went
out, it is thought through the window,
in the panes of which two clean-cul
holes an inch or more in diameter were
cut. 1t made hole in the side of the
house big enough TO drive twO-horse
team through, demolished the lounge
and pretty much all the furniture in the
room and knocked down the three in.
mates, none of whom, however, was
much hurt. The young lady suffered
most and DR.. Noble was called to attend
her. Pieces of plastering were driven
across the room and embedded in the
plastering on the other side and the
shade on lamp in an adjoining room
was broken. How the three people
escaped so easily is marvel. The
lightning rod was torn of the house and
thrown half way around it. Nothing
was set on fire.
Two pigs were killed by lightning on
the farm of Clarence j. Phillips, a shor
distance north of the Chapman farm
They were under tree in the pasture.
Here in the village the lightning Gu
up some capers. 1t hit an old tree in th'
lot back of Prof. Eaton's house and dis
abled the telephone and the electric
bells i'm his residence. 1t hit an electri,
light pole near K. f. Bonds resideDc,
at the corner of Seminary and Washing
ton streets and tore the bark off it.
went into Smith Il Piper's mill and par
TALLY stunned Chas. j. Seeley one, o
the men. 1t burned out the telephon
in Mr.. Bonds clothing store. All II
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
MlDDIERuRY COLLEGE.
PROGRAMME OF THE 9irH COMMENCEMENT.
In v 4

PROGRAMME OF THE 9lTH COMMENCEMENT.
Sunddy, JuRe 2f.
10 45 Il. IN. Baccalaureate Discourse by the
President
; 200 p. IN. Anniversary of the college 7. NJ.
G. 4. Address by Rev. Rufus
Cushman Flagg, u. D.. president
ot Ripon college, WIS, class OF
'Gg.
AlUmni Day, Tnesddy, June 26.
10 100 a. IN. Preliminary meeting OF the asso.
ciated alumni at the college
chapel.
II 90 a. m. Address before the alumni at the
Congregational church, by Rev.
Henry Matyn Ladd, d. D., of
Cleveland, o., class OF -.
Poem, by Rev. Marvin Hill Dana
OF saltwater, y. Y, class of $50.
Dinner and social reunion at the
Addison House.
700 p. m. Speaking by the Freshman ana
er ana Merrill prizes.
commencement DGB UodHe,ddg, JUDe p.
$ 30 IL. IN. Annual meeting OF the associated
alumni at the college chapel
10 80 II. IN. Exercises OF the graduating class.
Confcrring of Degrees.
Corporation dinner at the Addi
son House
: 90 y. IN. Commencement concert.
$ 100 to II 100 p. m. Presidents reception at
his residence Op<Semi-
nary street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
The REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION.

The REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
The Republican State convention at
Montpelier on Wednesday nominated
this ticket: Governor. |. y Woodbury.
Of Burlington: lieutenant governor, Il.
NJ. Mansur OF Island Pond treasurer,
Henry F. Field of Rutland; secretary of
State. G.. w. BrOwnell of Burlington ;
auditor, +. ID. Hale of Luuenburg.
The attendance of delegates was large.
George NJ. Powers of Morrisville, Con-
gresham Powers son, presided. j. w.
Redmond of Newport and f. E. Hamil-
ton of Salisbury were the secretaries.
Benjamin Smith of Addison represented
this county among the vice-presidents
and NJ. F. Allen of Ferrlshurgh on the
resolutions committee, and ID. j. Vail of
Orwell was appointed to collect the votes
of the county.
The nominations of governor, secre-
tarv of state, treasurer and auditor were
made by acclamation. ID. j. Foster, "A
burlington lawyer, presented Col. Wood
burys name. The nomination was made
by Il rising vote, every delegate stand
ing. Col. Woodbury. was brought in
and made a speech. in which he thanked
the convention for the nomination and
promised to perform the duties of the
Office TO the best of his ability.
The real tug of war and the only fight
of the day came on the lieutenant-gover-
norship. EX-Lieut.-GOV. Geo. y. Dale of
Brighton presented the name of Col. l..
NJ. Mansur of Island Pond, w. f. Whip
pie of Pomfret that of Homer w. Vail
of Pomfret and Alex. Dunnett of st.
Johnsbury that of his townsman, II. c..
Bates. G. NJ. Wlds of Mddlebury
seconded Vail, who, he said, was the
choice of three-qUarters of the Addison
county delegation; ID. w. Nash of New
Haven seconded Bates and another Ad-
Olson county man spoke up for Mansur.
The ballot resulted: Whole number of
votes, 57l; necessary TO ii choice, 2SG ;
Mansur had 332. Vail 1913 and Bates
46. The nomination was made unani-
nous.
The remainder of the nominations
were made without incident
The State committee elected consists
of Il. NJ. Chapman of Middlebury, w.
II. Deming of Arlington, y. F. Stone of
st. Johnsbury, II. 5. Peck of Burlington,
G.. +. Clark of Island Pond, o. Merrill
of Enosburgh, II. II. Hathaway of No.
Hero. p. X. Gleed of Morrisville, Ii. f.
Parker of Bradford. j. ID. Foster of
Barton. Geo. +. Lawrence of Rutland,
j. w. Brock of Montpelier, II. ID. Hol-
ton of Brattleboro and \. f. Watson of
Hartford.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
ROBERTS-JAMES

A very pleasant party of relatives and
neighbors assembled at the house of
Dea. Samuel James of Weybrdge on
Wednesday evening, June l3, to witness
the marriage of his youngest daughter,
Hattie, to Mr.. VIM. j. Roberts, city
engineer of COlfaX, Wash. The rooms
were tastefully decorated with ever
greens and flowers, and Chinese lanterns
added beauty to the pleasant grounds.
After the ceremony by Rev. Mr.. Hough-
ton and a social hour with refreshments
and neighborly cheer, the reluctant
adieus were said to the bridP, whose
many friends are very 10th 70 have her
go so far away. x.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
THE HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

The size and character of the class and
the fact that the graduating exercises
were held in the town hall. where there
was plenty of room and comfortable seats,
rendered the occasion of more than
ordinary interest. The hall was filled
to overlooking on Friday evening, so
that there was hardly standing room.
The stage was handsomely decorated
with running pine and ferns and on the
wall at the back appeared the motto of
the class, "Non tinis, sed inceptum'.
Seated on the platform with Principal
Hoyt, who announced the speakers,
were Miss Katharine Brainerd, the PIE
ceptress, Miss Grace Hitler, the assist
ant preceptress, and Prof. Eaton of the
committee. All the speakers, both those
who presented original productions and
those who for the sake of varying the
programme gave selections, appeared to
advantage. This was the programme:
Overture-Welcome. Cdtlin
Essay, with SalutatOry address-"Finishing
yet Beginning.
ANNA ;. James.
Oration-War.
Theodore d. Wells.
Recitation The Two Pictures.
ID. Frances Seeley.
Essay-A Vermont Character.
tGertrude NJ. Smith.
Music-The Radiant Heart. Ldngly
Oration-Human Progress.
Charles \. Hubbard.
Recitation-Leonidas.
mabel l.. Bond.
Oration-Income Tax.
iJOseph a. Peck.
Recitation-Conner.
Harriet NJ Palmer.
Music-Magnolia Blossoms Waltz. DekoreR
OratiOn-FractiOns versus Integers.
tClarence +. Noyes
RecitatiOn-The Royal Bowman.
tCharlottc NJ. Russell.
Oraton-Arbitration
M Paul Deming.
Essay-The Higher Education OF Women.
~Faith +. Huntley.
Music-Frolic of the Pixies. La Brie
Decamaton-The Baron's Last Banquet.
SFrank w. CHdy
Essay-Night Brings out the stars.
tAlice |. Cushman.
Naledictory addresses.
ST.. Viola Branerd'
Music-March Utopian. Reeres
English course.
Latin scientific course.
General course.
! Classical course.
The diplomas were presented by Prof
Eaton. The Howard Opera House or
chestra of Burlington provided music
for the public performance and also for
the ball that followed in the hall, which
was attended by 80 people.
On Monday the class, accompanied by
Principal Hoyt, had an enjoyable picnic
at Lake Dunmore. In the evening they
drove thence to Brandon, where at 1t
o'clock a fine banquet was set out foI
them by Landlord Towne of Hotel
Brandon. After the feast literary
programme was carried out. 1t included
a history of the class by Miss Palmer, a
class prophecy by Miss Russell, speech
on "Girls of 81 by Mr.. Peck, remarks
on "Middlebury" by Mr.. Deming, on
on the school by Mr.. Ioyt. The party
arrived home about o'clock Tuesday
morning, having had day and night
they will long remember. =
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
OBITUARY.

Hiram f. Partridge died in East Middle,
bury, June IA, at the home OF his sister, Mrs.
James A. Severance, aged n years The de
ceased had not been in robust health tor
several years and his transition was not
wholly unexpected. Mr.. Partridge was a
man OF extensive reading, always keeping
abreast of the times. Generous in his i'm
pulses and broad in his sympathies, he won
to himself large circle OF trends. II was
aid OF him, "IIe was incapable OF performing
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22

The convention for this congress
district was held yesterday in Burling-
ton. Congressman Powers was of
course renominated without contest, as
he deserved to be.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22

The second congress district convention,
at White River Junction, Wednesday,
occupied half an hour in renOminating
Representative Grout, who was on hand
and made rather dreary speech of an
hour on the tariff.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
FRIDAY. JUNE -. 1891.
TO OUR DEBTORS.

The Register Company is to be presently
changed to "a Joint stock company and II l.
necessary to close our present books mere
fore all accounts due US must be settled.
Please come i'm pii ascertain the balance,
and il You are not able to pay the money let
us have Il note therefor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22

1t is now predicted that the tariff bill
may become law by August l. The
senate is engaged in discussing the free
list. Wool has been left on that list, af-
ter long debate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
HAD ONE OuT.

Has that horse a pedigree?" asked
the tourist.
Nope" replied the honest farmer,
"nothin' but the heaves. - Washington
Star.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22

dishonorable act" Nothing better can well
be said of person. He was an uncle OF Hon
crank G. Partridge, who was in Attendance
at his funeral, which was held on saturday,
the 18Th. at p. m. y. f. Stanley OF Leices ter
officiating. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22

all, there was quite as much active cleo
tricity about for a few minuteSsas any
one cared to see.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22

Ds1
Total Assets, S4,O5s.S2O
TRUSTEES.
G. +. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES p. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARsTOw, \. u. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either OF the first four business days
OF any month draw interest from the lst. IL
made afterward interest will commence the
first OF the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Jan
uary lst and July lst, compromising twice a
pear. There are no stockholders in this bank.
All the earnings, less expenses, belong to lie.
postOrs The rate of interest depends on the
earnings and tor the past seven wears has been
4 IL PER CENT.
All taxes are pald by the bank on deposits
OF $500 or less. Deposits are received in
sums from 81 to $1,000, ana no interest will he
paid on any sum in excess OF this amount, eX-
cept on deposits by widows, orphans, ad-
ministratOrs, executors, guardians, charitable
or religious institutions or on trust funds de.
posted by order OF court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities for
the investment Ot its funds and sends no mon.
ey out of the state until the home demand is
met.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee
OF the bank.
Funds may be sent by bank check or lratt
or postal money Ortler and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or tor information as
TO standing OF the bank may be made TO Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury; J. f. Roberts, Yer.
gennes, or f. c. Dixie, Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President.
c. F. WARD Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-22
4 IL PER CENT.

CHARLES p. SMITH. President
G.. f. WARD Treasurer.
The Washington times., 1894-12-04
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

The life of little child of Mrs. Levi Allen
is despaired of in consequence of terrible
burns it received Saturday evening. The
little fellow was playing about his mothers
kitchen and fell upon the stove His face
and hands were baked, and he was terribly
burned about the body.
Frederick Harting, aged fifteen years, en-
ployed at the driving park broke his arm on
Sunday evening by fall from a horizontal
bar.
Judge Chichester has ordered the opening
of new road through Jefferson district, Al
eXandria county. from the Georgetown road,
across Mount Vernon avenue to the Washing
ton and Alexandria turnpike.
Messrs. S. Frank Field. William L. Allen
and Charles G. Lemon will represent Andrew
Jackson Lodge, and Messrs. W. d. Stuart,
Thomas Robinson, and Ashby Miller, Alex
andria-Washington Lodge of Masons at the
annual session of the Grand Lodge of Vir-
ginia. which opens at Richmond tomorrow.
The Alexandria county court yesterday
heard motions to set aside the report of the
commission allowing Mrs Charlotte Drain
and Mrs. Susan Fletcher, of Washington, $110
for certain lands wanted by the Mount YER
non Railway Company. and in the case OF
Mrs. Fletcher the report was set aside and a
new commission to view and condemn the
land wanted was appointed. In the case OF
Mrs. Drain the finding of the commission was
confirmed
Mr.. r. A. Sisson has been appointed land
assessor for the county of Alexandria.
Ii is understood that Rev. James f. Atkins
OF Darlington, S. c.. will succeed the Rev.
Mr.. Wales as rector of old Polish Church.
The yacht C. W. Pidley has been libeled
by Deputy Marshal Glover.
The Washington times., 1894-12-04

Fig ? shows the combined directions of the
spray-producers when used in the treatment of
the diseases Of the throat, tonsilits, sore throat
and ali other diseases Of the throat and vocal
cords. The spray-producers are the grandest
invention ever made. As ] told you before. I
have used all means for treating catarrh and
throat diseases, and before ] adopted these
spray-prOducers had no success; now have no
failures
u have made II a rule for the last ten years 10
give free trial treatments to every one who ap-
plies in person at my Ofiice and it seldom hap
pens that a person troubled with any of these
diseases does not come back 10 be cured. ! give
q guarantee TO every person l take for treat
ment Another thing, guarantee TO ali patients
taken, that il ! cannot relieve them of most of
their prominent and disagreeable symptoms in
from one TO two weeks, will refund all money
paid.
The reporter left the Office of Dr. RiegeI fully
convinced that DR.. Eiegel could and does cure
catarrh, and publishes the account of his inter-
view for the benefit of those who Sr g suffering
from catarrh and kindred diseases, who have
tried the treatment of different specialists
without obtaining relief
DIR. Riegel gives free trial treatments and con-
sultations every day from 10 to 10 m. and to S
p. m. Sundays 10 to y a. m, at his Office, 1894
Fourteenth street northwest.
If you are suffering from any of these diseases
above mentioned call at DR.. Riegels of1ce and
receive consultation and trial treatment abso-
lutely free, then Judge for yourself whether or
lot the foregoing statements are true.