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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
Warner In Panton Wednesday evening
A very pleasant evening was snent.

Warner in Panton Wednesday evening.
A very pleasant evening was spent.
Charles Sherman, former resident of
Nergennes, died at Marshalltown, la,
Jan. 3. lie was p son of Jahaziel Sher-
man and half brother OF Capt. II. ID.
Sherman and Walter Sherman
At the annual election of officers of the
Volunteer Hose company, Thursday
evening, William Oliver was elected fore
man; Walter Curler. assistanf: f.. :.
Hayes, clerk, and Walter Curler, treas
urer.
The committee elected year AGO to
look into the advisnbilitv of building "a
new town hall will b, ready to report the
iir-t Tuesday in March. 4 commodious
town hall. which the city greatly needs,
will probably be- built the coming sum
mer.
Saturday. market day, lots of people
we're IN town. Butter went at 20 cents
for best dairy; eggs took IA tumble from
- cents the week before to cents
dressed poultry brought 10 to If cents
potatoes. 10 cents: winter apples, 81 10
to 81; hay. s. "A ton.
The uuipn week of prayer services of
the Congregational, Baptist and Metho-
dist churches were largely attended last
week. The services were continued at
the Congregational church Tuesday even
ing OF this week. closing at the Baptist
church Thursday evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
SHOREHAM

Miss Lizzie Wright u spending a few
weeks i'm Springfield.
Mrs. ilornbeck's concert was we'll at
tended by an appreciative audience.
Mr. and Mrs. RDllin Miuturn of Wis
coasin are guests at Mrs. A. Il Minturn's.
Asa Smith ana Miss Cora Ashley were
married at Mediieid, Mass, Jan. 9. Mr.
and Mrs. Smith have returned to town.
\. C.. Harris, a former resident of this
town, died recently at his home ia
Grafton, Mass of Bright's disease lie
was 1G years of age.
The committee of the UuiversaIi>t 50
cicty have engaged \. f. Booth of Cam
ton Theological seminary to preach five
Sundays, commencing Jan. p aud con-
tinuing through the month Of February.
Charles l.. Hammond of New York
Will give Il lecture for the benefit of the
graded school at academy hall. Monday
evening, Jan. 81 subject, "A descrip-
ton of the discovery of electricity, static
and current. as applied commercially"
Admission, p cents; school children of
the town, 10 cents. Mr.. Hammond left
toNn some 20 years ago and through his
own efforts has achieved wonderful sue
cess.
From another correspondent
Mrs. PIN Waite has sister from Barre
visiting her.
Miss Minnie French of Ticonderoga,
\. V, is visiting Mrs. Samuel Moore.
\ party of five went to Fair Haven to
attend the Western Vermont Masonic re-
union, and report fine time.
District Deputy A. Bush of Orwell was
present at the last regular communca-
ton of Simonds lodge. the 10Th inst, and
gave some Instructions.
Landlord Bissell can boast of one city
bOarder Dick Rosenstel of New York
is spending the winter here for his health.
lie is very popular. Having been quite
traveller and very observing and able to
tell what he has seen, he is entertaining,
and will be much missed when he returns
to his city home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18

The annual meeting Of the West Or
well Cheese Factory company was held
at its office on Saturday. the 18th inst.
when the following officers were elected :
Pre- ident. :. II. Biscom; vicr-presilent,
f. VI. Wright; directors. Il. NJ. Bottum.
ID w. Clark and w. O. Ray; treasurer
aud salesman, II. f. White; auditors, 5.
n. Warren, and w. b Wright. During
the season of 1894 the company receive
l,13O.65j pounds OF milk. from which
they made l19.S60 pounds OF cheese that
netted l7,lSj % to the patrons. The
milk averaged 30 cents hundred pounds
for the season. The stockholders re-
ceived 81 a share as dividends ON their
stock. leaving Il balance in the treasury
on which To begin business another seas
ON. Frank Ochampaugh. who has been
so successful. has been engaged to man
age the institution another season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18

Miss Ida Thomas of Salisbury is spend
ing short vacation with her sister Jen-
ME.
The friends of Arthur Battles are panied
to learn of his recent death. At the au-
topsy "A rumor was removed weighing 10
pounds.
The lady evangelsts who have la
bored so faithfully among us for some
time past are holding meetings at the
Congregational church in Weybridge.
The friends of Mrs. james Tracy are
pleased over her return from the Massa-
chusetts Homeopathic hospital in Boston,
where she had been for medical treat
ment. She is much improved in health.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18

Everc; stevens and wife had a daugh-
ter born Jan. II.
Edith Gibson graduated from the State
normal school at Ca~tleron Jan. 1.
The Christian Crusaders are holding
interesting meetings at the village
church every evening.
The friends of Rev. +. b. Harris had
very pleasant time at The oyster sup
per for his benefit on Jan. ,.
The 18th and 18Th of January were good
sap days. Those who tapped a few trees
are enjoying the luxury Of nice new
maple syrup.
A Good TemplarS' lodge was started in
West Salisbury Jan. .. Some of our
young men have signed the pledge and
Joined the lodge. Many more ought to
do so.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18

last Friday afternoon. The following
are the officers elected: Clerk, Deacon
j. G. Wilder; treasurer. Dea. w. H..
Partch auditor, Dea. II. Il. Burrows /;
examining committee. G.. w. Mason, s..
i. Nj. Cowles, G.. S. Russell. The ann
cunt of benevolent contributions during
the year was quite large. Including a
special gift aud a legacy, the sum ex-
ceeded more than $1,000. Considerable
business of importance was transacted,
the result of which may be heard from
hereafter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
.R:0EGTROLEUM
OF Ancient and Modern Times

From the dawn OF history, Petroleum,
Rock or Earth Oil, has been known to man.
kind. Not as we have known it since. 1853,
in its various manufactured forms, gs1c|sVas
kerosene, lubricating oils, [.DSdts% the
crtids state. Chinese histog she9t96pA Ut in
records of four thousandfyears ag6 fThe
Persians, Assyrians amy EgyptianS lfrom
she time of Rameses Kew its valuef and
g earth oil " was oncsF7ooyM lis sSfiglt in
golR, being considered soveEese6 cure for
many diseases, especially ilbfe Of the throat
and lungs.
Ii remained for modern science, in the
person Of Mr.. Angler, practical chemist,
TO solve the problem of rendering this Won
-deriul healing oil pleasant to the palate and
acceptable to the stomach, at the same time
retaining all its curative virtues. Anglers
Petroleum Emulsion is an ancient remedy in
modern form. Il is considered by the medi-
cal profession as more than a substitute for
cod liver oil, and it is an uncqualcd remedy
for throat and lung diseases and for all vast
ing conditions OF the system.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
WEST ADDISON.

Albert II 'bbard OF Saratoga, n. Y,
spent Sunday in town.
Miss Lulu Moulton of Vergennes Is
visiting friends and relatives in town.
There will be a social at the residence
OF Elias StOrrs Friday evening. All are
cordially Invited to be present.
Prayer meetings were held at Town
line school house on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of this week
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
EAaM FOB SALE.

Any of the f flowing property can be
purchased at a bargain by applying
to the under igned:
\ very desirable
FARM or 100 ACRES,
situated about a miles from Brandon
village, on the road leading to Hubbard
ton. Good buildings; running water at
house and barns. Pasture, meadow and
wood land, suitably divided. This prop
erty will be sold cheap. Possession given
April lst, 1895.
Also one
80 HORSE POWER ENGINE
and boiler Two comparatively new
Clogston Marble gangs in good repair,
one fire pump, lot of shafting, pulleys,
betting. ric., etc.
HARRINGTON & THAYER,
Assignees,
2:4w. Brandon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
RlPrnM

"Jabe" HER has had the misfortune TO
have horse die recently.
Frank Pierce of Worcester, Mass, is
in town for short time.
II. \. Kirby has made IA flying trip to
Keene, n. H., and Worcester, Mass. \
Mrs. Betsey King died on the 15N
inst Mt the age Of about 81. Though al y
ways home body, it being rarity to
see her away from home, her memory
will long be cherished by those who
knew her best. \ quiet. unobtrusive
CHRISTIAN. she departed in the triumphs
ofNaith Two SO IS and daughter sur
NXeRcr.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
The Morgan Horse and Register
NOW READY FOR DISTRIBUTION.

The Morgan Horse and Register, Vol.
l.. containing history and pedigree of
Justin Morgan. founder of this remark
able American breed of horses, and of
his most noted sons and grandsOns, and
some 5000 other stations fOaled before
1881. tracing to him in male line, and
1000 horses registered according to the
rules of the Morgan Register. Also his
tory and breeding of old pacing Pilot,
whose blood appears in so many of the
fastest trOtterS and PAGERS of the country,
with account Of the great Canadian
pacing family from which Pilot descended;
also breeding of the famous brood mare
sire, SerlY's American Star. sire of dam
of Dexter. etr.; together with appendix
of notable trotrerS, and other statistics,
by JOSEPH BATTELL,-all gathered from
original sources and much of it now for
the first time published. \ book of
about 1900 pages. printed on superior
paper, substantial ly bound in half
morocco and With about 200 Illus trauons,
at the popular price of So. sent by mail,
postage paid, to any address in the United
States or Canada. Local agents wanted.
Orders now received, Address
REGISTER PRINTING COMPANY,
MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18

f. ID. Collins Is visiting in Monkton.
Several Mas0ns from this town attend
ed the district meeting at Middlebury.
Fay Chamberlin and Miss Ella Cline
were united in marriage at II w. Cham
berlain's on Thursday, Jan. II.
There will be a poverty party" at the
town hall next Tuesday evening. Jan.
-. by the Ladies' Aid society of the
Congregational church. Refreshments
and lots of fun will be In order.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
MONKTON.

The Methodists are holding revival
meetings at the town hall.
Rev. V. b. Goodwin has gone to Mark
ham, Ontario, to assist in holding meet
ings. :
Mrs. Andrew Thomas died Monday.
She was sick only "A few days with pneu-
monia. The funeral was attended Wed.
nesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. Battles wishes to express her sincere
thanSs to ner friends and nei ghbors tor their
great kindness in assisting in caring for her
husband during his painful illness ami Tor
their sympathy in the hour of death, and to
those who 80 kindly aided in the burial.
MRS. EDNA BATTLES.
Cornwall, Jan. II, lS95.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
NO1.ICE-
Hold Fast Horseshoe Calk,

similar the NeveSp but be put one-quartcr the me
ad put your old shoes you wish They ste cntered
and self Sharpening
also have Lightning Horseshoe Shrpener in working order
and will night day accommodates except Sundays, icy
zines aud your horse is duh will do for forty cents in eight
minutes without removing the from the horses feet Re
emcr that havea full force Of help and do every style of hoeng
speedily and artcay. Thanking you all for past patronage and
Ecing portion of the All work warranted
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with Jo-
sephine glove cleaner. 1t is not a liquid,
leaves no OdOr and can be used while
the glove is on the hand. For sale only
at W. II. Sheldon's drug store. IA :52t
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
Liberation Notice.

do this day give my sons, Geo. f. and
James Il. Hamblin, Jr., their time, and will
not collect any OF their earnings or pay any
debts OF their contracting after this date.
Bristol, VT, JAMES II. HAMBLIN, NJ. ID.
Jan. s, 1895. ? :3w.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
EAST MInpLEeuRY.

VIII Randle has joined the Christian
Crusaders.
Mrs. n. J. Speare, who has been quite
sick, is improving.
J. W. Norton of Brandon visited
friends here last week,
Henry L. Farr of Granville is visiting
his brother, f. \. Farr.
Mrs. Taylor, mother of Nathan Decker,
has returned from Palmer, Mass.
\ letter to friends here brought news
of the serious Illness at the home of his
daughter at Suflield, Conu., Of Rev. Dr..
S. G. Chandler, formerly "A resident of
this village.
Miss Maud Rogers, who has been for
some time an earnest worker in the Ep-
worth league and Methodist church, has
Joined the Christian Crusaders and is at
present with the band at Rpton, where
their work has been crowned with great
success
The ladies of the Episcopal society
will give box sociahle ana dance at the
Glen House next Wednesday evening.
Orchards orchestra will furnish the
music, and it promises to he one OF the
most pleasant gatherings of the season.
All are very cordially invited from the
village as we'll as from Mddlebury.
iF.p.l another correspondents.
Rev. S. b. Blunt of Middlebury is
holding IA five days mission at st. Bar
nabas' church, which closes with high
celebration at 10 IA. m. today. 1t has
been the most successful service of the
kind ever conducted by the rector on ac-
count of strong reaction from the re-
cent visit of a body of religious buries-
quers under the name of Christian Crusa-
ders. who have had possession of the
village for the past five weeks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-01-18
Nothing to Build On
Catarrhal Neuralgia, Almost Par
aIyzed, All Broken Up
MarVeIously Restored to Health by
Hoods SarsapariIla.

&C. /. Hood s. Co., Lowell, Mass:
81 was taken sick with catarrhal neuralgia
and complication Of diseases, with
Nervous Prostitution.
Physicians said there was no help for me. I
was run down so low there was nothing to build
on. They said had catarrh of the bladder.
had such light feelings in my head could hard
ly walk around the house. / think my throat
came very near being paralyzed. and It was with
the greatest difficulty l could swallow food. I
became discouraged, and thinking had once
before taken a few bottles of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla decided to try it again. l am thankful
did. When commenced taking it weighed 90
pounds; now weigh 139 pounds. 1 could not
stand on my feet long enough to wash my
dishes; now 1 can do all my work washing in
cuded, for five in family. Everyone exclaims
when they see me,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
Young Methods Gives His Name

Editor Tine ! thought ] would not
say ANYTHING more after my last corlmu-
niCatiun in reply TO odd Methodist, but
since the discussion has taken the course
that it has most gladly Will discard my
nom de plume ami write over my own
signature.
Mrs. Whitehead have known from my
childhood. Court Street church, Lynch
burg, was the church home OF us both for
many yeans. | have hoaored her and eN-
pect 10 do so, for one who knows her
worth and works can but honor Ter
The fact however, that zeal carries us
a little beyond our reckoning is not new.
Did not the Master reproVe the Disciple
of Love John, for wanting 10 call down
fire from heaven upon the people That
did not receive them. / believe the let
tiers signed "Old Methodist" have done
my good friend a great injustice. | was
forced by the un-Methodistic spirit man
Ifested to say that "Old Methodist" was
a misnomer knowing az l did that every
one who united with this Church prom
ised ITO be subject 10 the discipline Of
the Church, attend upon It's ordinances
and support It's institutions" and that
the true Methodist spirit IS to seek the
greatest good for the greatest number
even at the sacrifice of cur personal pre-
ferences.
Not only has Mrs. Whitehead done her
self an injustice. but she has done her
Church, her ministers and those OF her
laymen who Represented her in the Gen
eral Conference a greater injustice. In
my communications l have given only the
facts. in justice 10 the Church and the
peopIe | love. and without having TO
discard any Of the facts / have stated
must add a few words more.
When DIR. John Il. Edwards was pas
for of the Court-Street church In Lynch
burg the General Conference had not
made the Epworth League a part Of
The Church organization, nor had they
made IL the duty OF the pastors to or
ganize Leagues in their congregations.
Who for a moment could conceive OF
Dr John r. Edwards. whose very name
Is a synonym for Virginia Methodism;
| say. who could conceive OF his stand
ing against the law OF the General Con-
ference. that is looking TO the spiritual
upbuilding of the Church. and OF his
seeking 10 abrogate ii by continuing
society that is not in harmony with his
Church, merely from personal fancies?
The very idea is repulsive to the precious
memory OF that Methodist leader.
So much has been said OF "thA La snha
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27

Claude Harris (colored), who. during
row in front Of Leonard'S drug store on
Second and Duyal streets on Monday
night fired a rock at MIR Fred O'Neil,
was arraigned in the Police Court yes
tcrday morning, but his case was post
poned until to-day so that his accom-
pliccs might be secured
John Waymack, an escaped inmate OF
the reformatory at Laurel, was arrested
by Policeman ClaTkson. and yesterday
morning his Honor ordered that the boy
be sent back TO the institution.
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company was reported
for running freight cars on their connect
ing track. and the case was continued
untl to-day.
Rolf Williams and Junius jefferson
doth ColOred), charged with stealing
lot OF coal, the property of Gay IL Lor-
raine. elected 10 be tried in the Police
Court, and each received "A sentence of
thirty days IN Jail.
Robert Taylor )colored) was sent TO jail
for fifteen days for stealing two pool
balls. the property of Thomas Rock.
Thomas Rock and l.. RaEghianti were
reported for keeping their bar-rooms open
on Sunday. While a witness for the Com
monwealth was testifying Rock called
him "A liar. and his Honor fined him $40
for contempt. Both cases OF selling liquor
on Sunday were continued until to-day
The case of William Taylor (coloredD
charged with striking }. Bernstein with
a glass bottle, was called in the Police
Court yesterday morning, and Taylor was
seat on 10 the grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
A. L. Y, A. Lecture.

Among the many delightful events OF
this winter In Richmond have been the
lectures on virginia history, at the Hall
Of the House OF Delegates. given under
the auspices Of the Association for the
Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities.
The third lecture i'm the series will be
delivered by Mr.. Joseph Bryan on Fri
day evening, March lst a $40 O'clock.
the subject being The Crucial Period
i'm the Colony Of Virginia" This period
is a deeply interesting one. including,
as 1t does the first free assembly which
ever sat on this side of the Atlantic and
the horrible Indian massacre, which
brought 10 an untimely end so many Of
the best and bravest of the early colo
nists.
There has been remarkable awaken
ing OF interest in the study OF early
American history all over our country
lately, and that Richmond is not behind
the times I'm this regard has been proved
by the large audiences which have greeted
the Association for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities lectures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27

torn and bleeding, instead of the milk OF
loving kindness are fed upon cruel up
braiding" "the blessed training OF perse-
cution." etc. that / must say somethine
to correct this impression. In Richmond
only one Endeavor Society has openly
fought against the pastor and the
Church, and I'm this only rev members
have shown spirit far from the Christ
spirit 1t was reported that some cried
at the proposed substitution. Not all
cried for that: several said they cried
because OF the indignities offered their
pastor. and because of the discredit cast
on Christian Endeayor by their society.
What OF these torn and bleeding lambs"
when one OF the leaders, and one who IL
probably largely responsible for the
connection. so grossly insulted the old
est Methodist pastor or our city. while
In the discharge of his duty, as to put
him In such a position as he had not been
in for thlrty-iive years, and TO force him
TO ask for an immediate explanation
a minister than whom none is more
honored either within or without his
Church, and one whose work has been
so ,slgnally Owned and blessed OF God?
These are just a few more facts that
add.
on my part no feeling OF anger has had
any place in this discussion, but rather OF
sorrow and OF love- have stood for what
/ conceive to be right, and 40 now stand.
with the highest personal esteem FOR
my old and honored friend. Mrs. white
head, and with the best wishes for the
Christian Endeavor where II is needed,
and for the Epworth League in every
Methodist church in the world, | am,
Yours in the Masters work.
"A Young Methodist
W. ASBURY CHRISTIAN.