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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
that those who cannot will send in their

that those who cannot will send in their
quarters.
The funeral of Miss Emeline M
Thompson was held on Thursday of last
week, the pastor officiating. The de
ceased was II very estimable Christian
lady. Her long and painful Illness,
during which she suffered intensely for
many months, was borne cheerfully and
with perfect submission. Although
quiet and unobtrusive in her ways, she
was social in her nature and a pleasant
friend to meet The slow, torturing
disease, cancer, had for months fore
shadowed the change. Her spiritual
life was deepened, strengthened and en-
rched as the end approached and all
was light and peace. She united by
letter with this church in July. 1888,
removing her connection with the church
at Westtord, Mass, where she had lived
many years previous to her return to
This place.
The supper which was to be given by
the ladies of Town hill and the depot dis
trict on Tuesday evening of last week
came of as previously announced, with Il
large attendance. Although it was
termed an "old-folks' supper, yet we
think the good people of 1.-THE olden
time" would, in partaking of the con
tents of the richly loaded tables, have
counted them as "eXtravagances" Of the
age. There were many old and handsome
dishes brought inlo requisiliOn, among
which was wooden salt cellar said to
be the first one in town. Nearly all of
Nhe attendants wore the costumes of
NWe days of long ago, which were
A1ite characteristic. \ fred coat was
seen and another gentleman had good
deal of hat. "HOme-made" candles
adorned the table and the snuffers play.
ed an important part. With the eXcep
ton of some old music well rendered by
few members of the choir, the literary
exercises were furnished by the talent
on the "hill" The recitations by the
younger class were finely given. Mis-;
Myrtle Langdon. finished elocutionis
from Chicago, who is temporarily witt
us. gave three readings, which added
not little to the evenings entertain
ment. Altogether it was called very
ENJOYABLE and a success.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
NEW HAVEN.

DR.. g. r. Sanborn was reported worse
a few days since.
Mrs. Mary II. Dana has as her guest
a niece, Miss Hill of Pasadena, Cal.
The recent meetings held in Burling-
ton were reported of great interest ny
those who attended them from this
town.
Rev. and Mrs. C. Y. Thomas have
been summoned by telegram to Malone,
n. Y, on account of the serious Illness
of Mrs. Thomas mother.
Sherrod Brown was the recipient of a
barrel of oranges last week. They were
sent from Florida by his brother. Rev.
Willard Brown, who resides there.
On Wednesday evening of next week,
Feb Is, an oyster supper VIII be given
at the town hall. There will be an at
tractive programme for the social hour.
An earnest effort is being made by the
ladies of the parish to do all they can
towards liquidating the present indebt-
edness, a matter which should interest
the entire town; and 1t is hoped large
number will feel interested to come and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
CORNWALL.

f. d. Scarf is IN critical condition.
Farmers are busy improving the fine
Miss En-. Scovel is in Shoreham caring
for the sick.
Mrs. Walter Atwood is slowly improv-
ing i'll health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette Searl are iubilant
over the late arrival of IA little daughter
Or. f. O. Porter is endeavoring to do
his duty in the line of vaccination. None
escape his notice.
The social at NJ. b. Williamson's will
be held Wednesday evening, Feb. IS, in
stead of Thursday, as stated in last week :
issue. A fiue programme which will in
terest all is being prepared. Ladies,
please bring boxes with lunch prepared
for Two. All are cordially invited.
The entertainment given at the hall by
the young people of South Cornwall was
a complete success. The exercises and
tableauX were tirst-class and were enjoy
ed by an overlooking house. Leicester,
Whiting, Salisbury, Shore ham, Middle
bury and Bristol were well represented.
The programme and debate next Mon
day evening, Feb. 26, at the town hall,
to be given by the Young Mems Debating
society, promises to be one of unusual in
terest. Speakers who are sure to prove
entertaining and instructive have been
secured. A cordial invitation is given TO
all. Admission, 10 cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
RIPTON.

Ed Dragons wife and three children
are SICK.
Robert Wheeler of New Haven was in
town on the Doth inst.
Mrs. Salome sherman has had the mis-
fortune to dislocate a shoulder, but when
or how 1t happened she cannot tell.
At midnight of the 10th inst. the mer-
curry at the post-ot1ice indicated u below
zero. At 8 o';lock p. M. the 18th at
the same place he reading was % above
IA change of 81 degrees within 81 hours.
The rain of Saturday night and Sun
day morning took away about all of the
last fall of suOw, which amounted to
nearly or quite foot. Our road com
missioner had his forces so well in hand
that within few hours after the cessa-
ton of the storm the roads were all open
and at small expense. The wind of Satur-
day night filled the road on "the turn
pike" and it was opened on Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
County l1erp5.
BRIDPORT.

Whooping cough is prevalent in town.
Asa Rice, 80, is sick with the grip,
and it Is feared that he will not recover.
An infant child of Fred Shackett died
ON Saturday. The burial took place on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Lucy Pratt is in Crown Point,
where she will spend few weeks with
Mrs. General Hammond.
In these times of reports of restitution
prevailing in large centers it is refresh
ing to know that the entire drafts made
upon the treasury of BridpOrt for the
support of iLdgrut persons during the
past year amount to less than Sl60.
One hundred years ago-Feb. %, 1874
Rev. Increase Graves of Connecticut
was installed the first settled minister in
Bridport, he receiving the ministerial
rights of land given under seal by his
majesty King George I'll. by the charter
of the town IN 1861. The town, which
was organized IN 1885, voted to pay eX-
penscs of entertainment of ministers
with their delegates who were present
on this occasion. 1t may be of interest
to further state that Mr.. Graves had IA
family of Il children. He married twice,
his wives bearing him fourteen and four
children respectively, the last wife hav-
ing three daughters by a former mar
rage. Mr.. Graves died in town in
1887, aged 10 years.
\ Seldom are we permitted to witness
SO pleasant and in every way enjoyable
AN event as that which occurred on the
evening of Wednesday, the Dist inst, in
the marriage of Miss Estella l.. Towner
to James G. Solace. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. w. n. Bacon at I
o'clock at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. J." TOwner.
Mis- Kellogg of Shoreham gave the
bri al march on the piano; Frank E.
rowner, brother of the bride, acted AS
best man, aud Miss jeanette Pease of
Troy, N. Y, as maid of honor. The
large house was well filled with relatives
and friends, who were most royalty en-.
tertained. The gifts were numerous
and appropriate. After refreshments.
and rice for the bride aud groom, the
couple started for Middlebury. where
1hey took the train for points south.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
EAST MlDDLEBURY,

School will close on Friday with exer-
cises by the school.
Mrs Mandana Buttles of Brandon is
with her parents here.
Rev. II. Olin Cady preached at the
Methodist church on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Weber of Lincoln
visited their mother here last week.
Walter and Mrs. Fay, who have been
quite sick with the epidemic, are better.
Miss Norah d. Peck, who has been with
friends at St. Adams, returned home on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Peck went on
Monday to visit their son, c. A. Peck, at
Burlington.
John Fredette, recently prosecuted in
Mddlebury for intoxication, did not go
there from here, as was stated.
Mrs. Dyer of Burlington is assisting in
the service at the sci les of meetings be-
ing held at the Methodist church this
week.
Needbam post, G.. A. r., held their
campfire and box party on Friday even
Ing last. The programme, which was
finely carried out, included the singing
by the choir of "America''; a recitation
by Miss Vida Olmsted, SIN Memory;
song by Will handle, Missing" recita-
! ton by Miss Ina Champlin; singing by
choir, Just after the Battle; tableau
1.-The Returned Soldier; recitation 10y
Dustin Russell; reading by win Randle
tableau, "Skirmish Line; song by Frank
Roberts; tableau, "Seeking the Lost
Son" song by the choir, "The Vacant
Chair; recitation by Mrs. Cora Wood
''The Old Tin Lantern; song by Miss
Mabel Rogers; tableau, Camp Fire"
recitation by Miss Maud Rogers. Mex
came the selling of the boxes, after which
coffee was served. Each one of the large
gathering remained to enjoy the occasion
to the fullest, and it was success boti
socially and financially; Sl2.30 was real
lied above expenses.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
WEYBRIDGE,

Miss Addie Ayres is thought to be per-
manently better.
Hon. A. d. Hayward is mentioned for
selectman and j. F. Cotton for lister at
the coming election. Both are good men.
Limitations are out to the marriage Of
of Miss Jessie +. Wales, daughter of IN
O. Wales. and Arthur ). Freegard, Wed-N
nesday evening, Feb Is, at the Wales
residence.
Cottage revival meetings are being held
this week in this vicinity, besides evening
meetings at the NJ. Z. church. The Christ
ian Endeavor meeting at the Monument
church on Saturday (tomorrow) is calcu
lated to do good. 1t will be largely at
tended. The Epworth league of the NJ.
+. church is invited as a body and will
attend.
At the quarterly conference on Satur
day last at the NJ +. church the usual
business was transacted. The old board
of trustees was broken up and some failed
of a reelection. The various committees
were reelected. The finances were found
to be in as good condition as in former
years. Presiding Elder Noe presided
Rev. Mr.. Palmer is likely to be retained
another year.
Mr.. and Mrs. James 5. Cole gave re-
cepton to their relatives and friends at
their residence on Monday evening last.
More than three score gathered at an ear
ly hour and were received by Miss Abbie
Cole. After formal introduction to the
happy couple and an hour or two of So
cial converse between friends and neigh
bors, refreshments came in the form of
sandwiches, cake and coffee. Some sing
ing by the multitude and the fine render
ing of an original story in rhyme by the
bride by special request helped to make
pleasant the remaining time. The guests
departed with many wishes of lopg and
happy lives to Mr.. and Mrs. Cole[ 1t was
voted one of the most enioyabl6
of the season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
vessENNgs.

John A. Gravel, clerk at the Stevens
House, is on the sick list.
Rev. c. r. Hawley of Saratoga visited
friends in town last week.
DR.. Edward Pilon has moved into the
Gaines block on Green street.
George F. o. Kimball of Boston is in
town for few days on business.
Sprigg & Co. shipped $50 sheep and IS
cows to the Boston market on Monday.
Deputy Sheriff Mlddlebrook made an
official trip to Crown Point on Wednes-
day.
Revival meetings are being held at
the Methodist church and are largely at
tended.
from weeks visit with relatives at
Port Henry.
Miss Annie Ross of West Randolph
visited her sister, Mrs. Jennie Simonds,
who has been i'll, last week.
The Baptist society visited the home
of John Douglas of East Ferrisburgh
Tuesday evening for social time.
Rev. IL. r. Titus preached sermon
on the Christian EndeavOr society at the
Congregational church Sunday evening.
F. IL. Atherton of Waterbury. c. r.
Patten of Nashua, n. H., and f. II. Me
Cuen of Montpelier were in town Mon
day.
Crossing the lake is now safe over ia
the New York side up as far north as
WestpOrt, although most of the travel
| ing, Is across to Port Henry. \
alpha Topper, aged 70, died in Fer
fisburgh on Thursday. Mrs. Tupper's
death occurred month ago. The funer
al services were held Saturday. =
Ethan Allen post, G. A. r., and the
Sons of Veterans held a largely.attend
ed meeting Saturday evening. Rev. w
w. Carr and others addressed the COM
p9dy.
t EdsonJ. Smith, a prominent farmer
/of Addison, died suddenly on Thursday
last, aged about 80 years. A widow anC
two children survive him. The funera
was Saturday. =
Saturday, market day, the best dairy
butter sold at 20 cents; eggs went W
two points, fetching IL cents; dressed
poultry, 10 to IL cents; pork and bee
from s. to 81 100 lbs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
Why RIoH MEN INSURE.

Surprise is often expressed when a
man known to be wealthy insures his
life. "What does he want with life in
surance? He owns lot of property and
is interested in many money-making en-
terprses. He is rich'', says the unthink-
ing man. We have frequently set be-
fore us the well-known fact that many
rich men have little ready cash. They
may have the best of investments, but the
latter cannot be realized upon at once,
except perhaps at great loss. A life in
sUrance policy provides INN ediate cash
in the case of the death of The insured.
1t enables the heirs to protect the estate,
to wait until a profitable disposal can be
made of it, and, what is often more i'm
pOrtant, it furnishes an immediate fund
| for the use of the widow or those who
have been dependent upon the deceased
during his lifetime. Such case is
often developed in the history of the
Mutual Life Insurance company of New
! York, where the insured was well-to-do,
according to the rating of the world, but
now that death has come it evil take
months If not years to straighten out"
things. There may be something for the
family in the future, but the life policy
furnishes immediate relief. 1t can al
ways be depended upon. 1t is always
! worm more than It's cost, is SUBJECT to
no shrnkage, and it comes at an hour
when it is sorely needed. The Mutual
Lite Insurance company of New York is
the largest and best company in the
world, and has paid to its pOlicy-hOlders
more money than any two of its COM
petitOrs combined. Its policies afford
absolute security, protection and profit,
and are written in many forms TO suit
all the necessities of the insuring public.
Correspondence solicited.
j. NJ. CHENEY, Special Agent
Mutual Life Ins. Co.
Middlebury. VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
SUDDEN DEATH!
The Community Shocked.

.,,t evening, just after tea, while Mr..
'InIS Hartman, prominent and highly
-pected citizen, apparently in the best OF
dltn and spirits, was reading Il newspaper,
e sheet suddenly fell 10 the floor; he
iced one hand over his heart, gasped, and
Lnk back in his chair, evidently uncon-
,cIUus. The family were stricken with con-
,ternation, and Immediately summoned
physician. But it was too late. The old
gentleman was dead. Physicians gave heart
disease as the cause Hotbrook Herald.
Every day the papers contain statements
similar to the above Even youth is no de-
tense against heart disease, and the awful
rapidity with which it is claiming victims
forces upon all a conviction of its prevalence.
Reader if you have symptom of this
dread disease do not hesitate a moment in
attending to it, Delay is always dangerous,
and in heart disease too often fatal Some
symptoms of heart disease are shortness of
breath, huttering, or palpitation, pain or
tenderness in left side, shoulder, or arm, ir-
regular pulse, smothering, weak or hungry
spells, fainting srells, dropsv, etc.
Charles Raven York, Pa. writes 81 suffered
from heart disease % years Frequently my
heart would seem to jump into my mouth and my
condition made me very melancholy Physicians
gave me no relief became so much worse that
] was not expected to live but was induced as q
last resort to use Dr. Miles New Heart Cure. The
second day felt greatly relieved, and Mt the end
often days felt likes king My gratitude is too
deep for expression"
Joseph Rockwell UniontNwn, Pa. aged 80
years, says: For four wears previous to begin
ming the uso Of DR. Miles New Heart Cure was
afflicted with heart disease in very severe form.
Had taken all so-ralled cures, but with no benefit
until used DR. Miles remedy, one bottle Of which
cured me"
]. D. Bethards, High Point, Ia, makes the fol-
lowing statement " was a wreck from heart
disease and stomach trouble when began using
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure and Nerve and Liver
Pills. AS result Of their use am we'll"
Hr. Miles New Heart Cure is sold by all drug
gists on n positive guarantee or sent by the Dr.
Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind on receipt Of
price, 81 per bottle, six boteg for S. express pre-
paid. II is positively free from all opiates oil
dangerous drugs. DR. Miles Nerve and Liver
Pills, Is cents per box, five boxes 81 90. Mailed
anywhere Free book al druggists, or by mail.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
SHOREHAM.

Jake Aunchman has six children sick
with scarlet fever.
On Feb. 10 a daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. II. E. Bssell.
On Thursday last Mrs. Thurman VOL
colt had the misfortune to slip and fall
upon the floor and break her hip.
An adjourned annual meeting of the
stockholders of Lake View Cemetery
association will be held at the sShorcham
House on Wednesday, Feb, /2s, at p.
M, and it is hoped that An interested
will be present. as business of inpor-
lance is to be transacted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
WEST CORNWALL

Miss Matte Field has returned to Bur-
lington.
A little more snow has come aud the
sleighing is good.
Ozids Wales of Weybridge was "A guest
at II E. Taylor's on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. n. Mosely of Bristol
were guests at j. w. Peck's this week.
MIR. and Mrs. J. w. Peck attended the
wedding of Miss Stella TOwner of Brid-
pOH on Wednesday evening \
LIMITATIONS are out for the marriage of
Miss Flora Foot to Edward A. Lee next
Thursday evening at the home of the
bride.
Miss Emily Ellsworth spent several
days last week with her friend. Mrs
Wood at the Burleigh House, Ticonder-
oga, n. Y.
Frank Searle will go this week to
Br0ckton, Mass, as clerk in a store in
that place. He has the best wishes of
his friends.
IL. G. Jones visited his sister, Mrs. NJ.
A. Robinson, at Waterbury early in the
week aud found her much improved in
in health. This will be good news to
her many friends.
DR.. Z. O. Porter is attending to his
duties as health officer by vaccinating
the people of the town. Some rebel. bur
Others take the lab" with cOmplacency
and calmly await the result.
Cards have been received here announ
icing the marriage of DR.. G.. A. Flanders
of Pittsford, a former physician of thi.
place, to II lady from Montpelier. Con
CALCULATIONS and best wishes from ole
| friends are in order.
Miss Lettie Sanford, teacher in No
>, gave her scholars ride on Wednesday
afternoon. G.. II. Searle furnished thu
team, and, with flags flying and horn,
footing and bells iu9ling, they had 1
fine time. The term Will close on Satur
day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
We Are CUTTING

Very nice Salt Salmon, and our Column
bia River Fresh Salmon in tins is very
tender and delicious and at very reas-
enable cost.
Those extra large White Mackerel
are the best caught and fine for brOil-
ers. Good Mackerel 5 cents each.
The finest Cod is white, good thick
ness and tender, and that's our kind
every time. Have you tried Fibered
Cod! We have nice Cod in bricks.
We have another lot of nice Smoked
Halibut Excellent HOLSTERS in fiat
tins Sardines, with and without
bones, French and American. Fancy
Split Herring, cents a Id.
BOND - - g . :
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
MONKTON,

The schools IN town closed Friday
after successful terms.
The revival meetings at the Baptist
church closed Friday evening.
The ice on Monkton pond is now about
IS inches thick aud is being harvested 10y
the farmers.
Thursday the most severe snow storm
of the season visited this section. Some
of the cross roads were impossible for
several days.
Tuesday. Feb 20, was the 50th ami
versary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs
G.. b. Cox, and was observed 10y Il gath
ering in the evening of friends and
neighbors, who left substantial token
of good will.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23

Rev. c. NJ. Bradford of North Ferris
burgh entertained the members of the
Reform school Monday evening with an
address. 1t was followed by vocal and
Instrumental music.
Our city election will come off March
and promises to be holly contested
from the top to the bottom of the list.
The question of building city hall will
have to he settled at that time.
Wednesday evening of this week the
comedy, "Ihe Company's Husband,,(
will be the attractioA of the evening In
the parlors of the Congregational Church.
society.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
WEST SALISBURY.

Miss Dora James has gone to visit
friends at Orange, Mass.
F. a. Atwood recently killed To-
months pig that dressed 400 lbs.
There was a spelling school and exhi-
bition in Capt. Kelley's district on Friday
evening
There was a sociabe at the vestry of
the NJ. +. church on Thursday evening
of last week.
Dora Mead and Edith Gibson returned
to the normal school at Castleton on
Wednesday.
Rev. j. j. Noe of Rutland will preach
in the NJ. f. church on Sunday evening.
March 4, ana hold the quarterl Yconfcr-
ence at s 80 on Monday morning, March D,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
WHITING.

VIII Williams is home from Albany.
Frank Parker has returned from the
West.
I S. II. Foster died at his home on Mon
day evening last.
Mrs. Samuel Fuller has been visiting
friends and relatives In town.
Chas. Slavery and wife of Brandon
have been the guests of Mrs. Parker for
Il week
Volney c. Kelsey and wife have been
spending week in Poultney and its
vicinity.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
Clothing Sales Agent Wanted

For Middlebury and vicinity. Liberal CON-
missions paid, and we furnish the best and
most complete outfit ever provided by any
three references.
WANAMAKER 4 BROWN,
9; Philadelphia, Pa.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
sl,666,635 %

Every Policy has indorsed thereon the cash
surrender and paid up insurance values to
which the insured is entitled by the Massa
chusetts Statute. LIFE RATE ENDOWMENT
Policies are issued mt the old Life Rate pre-
MUM. Annual cash distributions are paid
upon all policies.
Pamphlets, rates ana values tor any age
sent on application to the Company's office,
or to Il. IL. LANDUN. Gen. Agent
Bristol, VT.
BENZ. f. STEVENS, President.
ALFRED d. FOSTER, JIce President,
F.TRULL, Secretary,
WIN. b. TURNER. Asst. Secretary.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
Those who believe that DR.. Sage's c.

Those who believe that DR.. Sage's Ca
TIA rh Remedy will cure them are more
Niable to get well than those who don't.
If you happen to be one of those who
don't believe, there's matter of 5000 to
help your faith. It's for you If the max
ers of DR.. Sage's remedy can't cure you,
no matter how bad or of how long stand
ing your catarrh In the head may be.
The makers are the Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical Association of Buffalo, n.
w. They are known to every news
paper publisher and every druggist In
the land, and you can easily ascertain
that their words as good as their bond.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
$23,2O4,l6a So
LIABILITIES.

Reserve nj MNssaChu-
sets Standard per
cent 2l,2li,s7l.2l
Balance OF Distributions
unpaid ll2,749.H
Death and Endowment
Claims approved l79,901 90 81 ,537,521 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
22,Ss4,s6l.52

390,975.S4
25l ,3i2.05
l76, 950.l7 $40, 2!lS Oh
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23

You wind your watch once a day.
Your liver and bowels should act as
regularly. If they do not, use Key.
The Key is-Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets. One a dose.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-02-23
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