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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-24
ST. PAUL RAILWAY MEETING

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept 19-The
annual meeting of the St, Paul
Railway company will be held today at
the office Of the secretary in the Mitch
ell building The following gentle
men will be present. Frank s. Bond,
New York; Roswell Miller, Chicago:
Samuel Spencer. New York; A. Van
sanford, New York, and Frederick Lay
ton Of this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-24
Welded AT WATERLOO.

Wate,loo, Wis, Sept. 1S.-W. X.
Roach of the firm of Roach & Seeber
company of this city was united in
marriage to Miss cora Johnson, TOR
several years teacher i'll The ely
schools.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-24
lyman WAS NATrRALIZED

New York Sept Is The reports
Of the court show that ] H. lyman.
the dynamite suspect under arrest
Boulogne France has been citiz n
OF the United Staets since August, 1S.s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-24
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
They Put a State Ticket in the
Field.

Buffalo, y y, Sept 1S.-The
New York democrats have placed the
ticket in the field:
Governor John Boyd Thatcher.
Lieut. Governor-W. F. Porter.
Court OF appeals-R. G. Titus.
John Boyd 4hacher first becan
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-24

Editor Horace Ruhcc of the Milwau-
kce Sentinel has for many months
been confined to his home in Milwau-
kce and grave fears are entertained
that he viii mover again I've able to re
turn to his journalistic duties
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-24
IOWA BANK FAILS.
s. II. Watson 4 Sons Go to the Wall
at Wilton.

Vinton H., Sept. 10. The banking
house of S. H. Watson K Sons, estab-
lishel forty years ago, assigned yester-
day afternoon to Matt Gaasch for the
Eeneht of creditors. The liabilities
are $250,000 ami assets $350,000. All
depositors and creditors will be paid in
full. The assignment has caused con-
siderable excitement. but will not af-
feet the other banks in town
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-24
ABOUT BADGERS.

Clarence l., Clark. famous In con
ncction with the Peck administration
and the roster scandal, Is said to he
u gold democrat, Tie lives in James
vile.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-24

yesterday afternoon, They were met
at the station by Attorney General
lIarman and lritcn to the Arlington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-24
THE GERMAN LETTER
GREAT SECRECY OBSERVED IN
NAVAL MANOEUVRES.
COURT ATTACHES FEARED

Long Range krupp Guns Tested at
Heligoland Show Tremendous
Power-Governmen Asked to ABB
rogate Sugar Bounties Army Man
oeuvres Attended with Fatalities.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
ORWELL.

Frank Huntress of Keene, NJ. +. Fish
err, w. o. Baldwin aud NJ. 5. Sawyer of
Rutland, II. G. Sitter of Troy and VI. j.
lIickok of New York were registered at
the Eagle Inn last week.
\ fine %torenoon's sport was enjoyed by
n good crowd at the Brookside stock
farm January Il. Linus Cults drove
Captain, a beautiful chestnut gelding,
five years old Mr.. Cults prizes him
very highly. He is Il full brother to
Ntt Howe. which got IA record below
; 30 This year. he by Ben Franklin. |.
4. Franklin, owned by Martin Dunder
aud driven by his owner, showed IA 2:20
clip. lie ought to be "a great horse IN
his class this year. Wilbur Nickerson's
colt Oy Victor Wilkes, dam by Ben
Franklin, is one Of the handsomest
horses in this vicinity and can beat 2;3O
any time. II. Il. Cults colt by Prince
Regent pleases Mr.. Cuts very much.
Mr.. Cuts says that as 500 as he gets
him thoroughly broken he will not be
behind the money. Thomas Harding,
whu always has a good one, showed a
Gillig th~ree-year-old that is very fast.
Mr.. Cults also has a chestnut colt by
Victor Wilkes which he is very proud of,
and well he may be, as the colt showed
his ability to trot fast last year in Bur
%lington. A.. A. Beckwith & Bro. have
"A nice pair of bay mares, full sisters,
which are very handsome. f. ID. Grls-
void has a black gelding by Ben Frank
lin, "A fine gentleman's road horse, that
with handling can go fast.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss Anna NJ. Bingham attended the
teachers institute at Bridport Tuesday.
Charles Lowell and family have moved
to the Dean place, now owned by Fred
Bingham.
II. ii. Canrwell of Vergennes will
preach IN the Is ptist church on Sunday
next, Jan. 26.
Some sleighs are seen aud a faint sound
of bells Is heard, but nothing very Joy
Gus, as wagons go best yet.
George Donah slipped and fell the
other day, striking In his fall a pail Of
hot soapsuds. One arm went into the
pail and was quite badly buried.
Mrs. &. ii. Searle went to Mlddlebury
on Saturday last, returning on Wednes-
day. She was a guest of Mrs. Rensen.
Miss Athie, her daughter, was at her
fathers at the same time.
A series Of gospel meetings will be
held at the Baptist church, beginning
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
tRGENMe

George ID. Middle ,rnok and bride re-
lee cutting for the local aud outside
dem md will begin above the falls next
week.
Charles Grandev of Pantou ha, heeu
engaged "a salesman a the Norton feed
store.
Mrs. Frank Yale of Saratoga. y. y.
is IA guest of her sister. Mrs. ". J
Thompson
Sheriff Kent Merritt and Kent Wright
Of Shor"ham visited II b Wright. who
is i'll. Tuesday.
The Port Henry Trotting association
viii give three days of races on the lake
Feb. .. & and I.
The Vergennes Athletic club will give
a minstrel entertainment at school house
hall in February.
Frank HuntresS of Keene, y. H., of
the dry goods syndicate of Chamberlain
Il Co., was in town Saturday.
The lake is now frozen over as far
north IA Essex. Teams are crossing at
Chimney Point aud Port Henry.
John Banyea came near losing a horse
Tuesday while driving up the river, the
horse breaking through the Ice.
The city skating rink is largely pat
ronized. Mile and peg races are held
Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Ice fishing ar the lake is carried on
quite extensively by Vergennes people
and lots of smelt and perch are caught.
H. b. Wright of Waltham. who has
been dangerously i'll with Inflammation
of the bowels for the past week, is i'm
proving.
A. NJ. Stronach. superintendent of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance. Co. of New
York, was in town Tuesday on official
business.
III. f. Stone, who has had charge of
the Norton feed store for the past few
years, has bought u the stock in the
c. w. Orr store at No. Ferrisburgh.
Saturday, market day, farmers got Is
to 10 cents a pound for hurter, Is cents
"A dozen for eggs, II to l3 cents n pound
for dressed poultry, $3.50 to $3.50 a hun
dred for dressed pork and beef and s.
to Sll a ton for hay.
William Price, aged 80 years, died
Saturday. Two daughters, aged II and
II, survive him. lie had been for the
past 25 years the favorite guide, hunter
and fisherman for people throughout
this section as well as summer visitors,
The funeral vas on Monday, Rev. FIR,
Campeau officiating.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24

Whooping cough is prevalent in the
west part of the town.
1t is reported that scarlet fever has ,p-
peared at BrOoksville.
Pastor Thomas went to N"rrgrnuo- on
Monday to attend the meeting Ut the
county association of ministers.
John Welcome aud wife are soon 10
leave town, it is stated, for quite . pay
ing situ alton On IA farm "A few mics from
New York city.
There is to he a sOciable on "Wednesday
evening of next week at the residence ct
Mr.. and Mrs. George 5. Russell yrn-
eral invitation is extended
Mrs. G.. k. Jacobs is no better 4
council was called On Sunday last and
II vas decided to remove her to the hos
pital AT Burlington as early IL possible
for surgical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Davis huri Il their
only child, aged about rwo year, ana II
half, on Wednesday Of last week 1t
died of meningitis. Rev. G. n Thomas
conducted the funeral services, which
were largely attended.
Rev. William H.. Davis of Detroit,
Mich, has received and accepted 4 ell
~ nv 4 f'EB = lAlAh ~ wv '''ls u
suburb of Boston, at IA salary of 5000.
Mr.. Davis married Miss Emma Meachlm
of this town. Some years since he gave Il
very fine address here.
At the annual business meeting Of the
Congregational church the following
officers were elected for the present year a.:
Clerk. Dea. J. G. Wilder; treasurer, Dea.
VIII PIrtch; examining commit, e, :.
b NJ COwlrs, George ). Russell, Dea.
Frank II. Nash; auditor. Dea. II Il.
Burrows. D-a. J.. G. Wilder stated in
the reading of his report thar there had
been added to the church the past year
II The losses by death were four. OF
these, two, Miss Jane Merritt and Mrs.
Olive Chaplin, had been members of The
church 81 years; Sylvester DDui,
81 years, and VIM. p. Nash, 30 years.
The present membership is $50 One
letter of diSmlssion was given-tO DR..
James l.. Barton to the Congregational
church in Brookline, Mass. 1t may be
remembered that DR.. Barton spent sew
eral wears in town fitting himself in
Beeman academy for college. During
this time, he, with Rev. George Row
land, now a missionary, who was also a
student here then, united with the
church in this place, under the ministra-
tions of Rev. Stephen KnOwlton. Later
special ecclesiastical services were held
IN this church ordaining Mr.. Barton to
his chosen work in the foreign field,
Mr.. Barton has "A warm place in the
hearts of this people, and all rejoice in
his bright and eminently successful
career.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
BRISTOL.

Mrs. Lucy Robbins has received $l54
back pension.
Clark Huntington of Garfield street is
sick with pneumonia.
VIM. Hughes of Montpelier is visiting
his family here this week.
John Sullivan. a former resident, now
of Rutland, is visiting in town.
John Hurlburt had the misfortune to
fall from IA load of hay and break his arm
on Saturday.
Libanus lodge, F. & A. NJ, is to work
the third degree at the district meeting
to be held at Mlddlebury on the 23d
inst.
Geo. G. BOstwick died Sunday after
noon of pneumonia, aged 81 years. One
daughter, the wife of c.. +. Hanchet,
survives.
Rev. l.. A. Bigelow of the Methodist
church commenced a series Of lectures
on "The Pilgrim s Progress" last Sunday
evening.
W. G. FoOte is in town taking the in
ventoIy of the b. w. Wilcox stock Of
goods which he and f. p. eastman have
purchased.
j. II. Whipple of Manchester Center.
j. II. Bentley of Glens Falls and X. Bar
rett of Rutland have been in town dur
ing thep past week.
The Bristol high school gave the play,
"BOund by an OATH" to a full house on
Wednesday evening, for the benefit of
the senior class.
Last sunday seven persons joined the
Methodist church on probation. Rev.
w. \. kIuzie baptsed one person at the
Baptist church on Sunday evening.
The Vermont Mutual has settled with
Frank Greenough for his loss IN the re-
cent fire, paying him $500, the full in
s%urance. IL F. Hatch received S42.50.
tor damages to his furniture. from the
same company.
Mrs. G. VI Munsill, widow of the late
n c. MunSill. died sunday morning
after n briet illness. aged Il wears. Two
Sons. \ II Munsill OF Malone. n. VI
Iand G.. +. of this own and one sister.
Iof Canal Winchester. o., survive her.
The Baptist society held its annual
meeting last Friday evening, when rhe
following officers were elected II. II.
II tthhurn. clerk w. b Newton, assist
ant clerk E. 5. FAIR, treasurer; w. b.
Newton. deacon; W. A. Harlow, audi
tor. .. j. Cu.hman, W. A. Harlow. w.
b. Newton, trustees: +. :. Ftrr, w. w.
Rider, K. ID. Stewart. trustees of the
Rutherford fund. The whole amount
collected the past year was Sll44 ~
amount paid out, SIPS %
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
WENRRlDOE

Postmaster w. J. Newton is suffering
from a severe cold and a complication of
other troubles.
Carson Ronbins, who is spending the
winter in %PouItney, was at his home
here over Sunday.
The engagement of Miss Abby B. Cole,
daughter of }. :. Cole, and Mr.. Kelley of
Chica4o is announced.
NJ. \. Baker aud wife returned on
Saturday from 81. Adams, where they
had been for four weeks on a visit to
their daughter, Mrs. II. A. Clark.
Mrs. Platner's infant sou was danger
ously i'll with the prevailing influenza
last Sunday. bur is better. Mr.. and Mrs.
II. A. Buies nave also been seriously i'll
with the same complaint.
A. j. Stow met with a bad accident
last week. He fell from near the high
beam in his barn TO the floor. striking on
his face. An accumulation of chat on
the fl Inr materially le>sened the force of
the blow. however.
\ well-attended aud eniDlab sociahle
under the auspices of the w. e.. +. t..
was held last week at G. w. CObb's.
Vocal music by Mrs. Waller Sturtevant
and others. Instrumental music by Mrs.
Cobb and o X. Britrll and recitations
a"d destinations added much to the
pleasure of The occasion.
The drama, among The breakers, is
j. lo b" given by the Ethan Allen band
at tln t"Wu hail IN the evening of Tues
dtv. Feb 1. for the benefit of the band.
IA excellent entertainment Will he Afford
ed, aud those who 90 will get the worth
of their money and at the same time give
needed assistance 10 A worthy OrEanIZ-
alton
The dinner party given by the family
of q. X. BTiteIl in honor of the Goth an
niver>ary of his birth, ON the l7th inst,
was a very ~erjrvable affair. Although
Il complete surprise to him every one was
met in his genial way. making a. feel
they were glad to be there. After par
taking of a sumptuOus dinner and listen
ing to appropriate remarks a pleasant
social time ensurd, after which the party
reluctantly dispersed, wishing the host
and hostess a return of many happy
birthdays.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
EAST MIDoLEBuRY.

Miss Maud Rogers is better.
Mrs. }. j. Nancy is not as we'll
Mrs. y. II. Sumner is in poor health.
Miss Norah Peek has returned from 81.
Adams.
Guy Sumner is seriously i'll with bill.
iOus fever.
Master Harry Ross of Middlebury wa,
in town Monday.
Mrs. E. a. Bradley returned Saturday
from a visit to friends in Brandon.
Rev. II. J. Barton of Salisbury preach
ed Sunday in exchange with the pastor.
News comes from Boston that Abnor
.Olmsted of this place is dangerously NJ.
Miss Cornelia Goss was i'll last week.
but began her school Monday AS usual.
Tuesday Mrs. Sarah English WA. the
recipient of IA fine wheel chair from hrr
Adventist friends.
school closed Wednesday amt Thur
day to allow the teachers to attend the
teachers institute
Miss Alverta English has gone to Bur
lington, where she will be matron of Dr..
Primes sanitarium.
Seneca Handle visited his daughter.
Mrs. Walter S%turtevant, in Weybridge
on Friday of last week.
Last Saturday night the Good Temp
lars initiated two candidates aud had
four applications for membership.
Willie Peck was 10 wears old Monday.
A large number of his young friends
gave him "A surprise in the evening
\ successful Sunday school rally wa>
held at the Methodist church on Stnr-
day. Entertainment was prOvi led bN
the members of the local school.
The little three year-old sou, Willie. OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hunt died Friday
after "A brief illness with membranon,
Group. The funeral was on SUNDAY
morning.
The East M%iddlebury club has been or
gained, with 20 members, aud 4 reIi.
ing and club room has been fitted M pt,
the ground floor of the tenement r,ceut-
ly vacated by W. G. Piper
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24

Monday evening next, January 81. MIR.
Hunter will be assisted by Rev. Messrs.
- w. ~ man of Middleburv, w. A.
kinzie of BRISTOL, Il. II. Cantwell of YER
genucs aud ID. w. Lovett of Brandon. A
cordial invitation Is extended to all.
y very agreeable time was had at A.
=. Bingham's last Friday evening. 1t
was To celebrate the 3Oth anniversary of
their marriage. They were married Jan.
Is, 1856, but that date coming this year
on Saturday ii wa deemed best to take
the evening before. 1t was a veritable
surprise, as Mr.. ANA Mrs. Bingham had
gone away to spend the night and had
to he sent for. aud a. Mr.. B. facetiously
remarked, ''they thought they would
come If they weren't invited A quar-
tet OF male voices. the w. G. VS., fur
nished nice music. Two solos-one bv,
DR.. +. X. Parker and the other bv
CHAR es keeler-were applauded. and 4
a recitation by j. Russell brought down
the house. g.. L. DimmOck, a school
friend of AlvertOn's in his younger days,
hearing of the gathering, dropped in for
"A few minutes, and added much merri-
ment to the occasion. The success OF
the affair was largely due to Mrs. w. II.
Bingham. II was also the third ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Bing-
hams marriage, which made the event
doubly Interesting to all present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24

cot Hopper of New YORK. city was in
town las week.
Mr.. Johu Swan is visiting friends in
Burlington and Nergeuur~.
Ms E0fn Allen 81. iu Vor-ounes with
her sister. NJ Sawyer. tor he winter.
John e.. GLOVES ht- gone io ms daugh-
tcr's IT. 'alnbIiige. Mo-. tpr,hr winter.
Ms BESSIE Bump Of tbo Castleton
normal school j. at home f,r the winter
vacation.
Geo ID Merriam has bought the Mil.
ton jun farm IN B%Candom aud will re-
move there Aprii /
Kingsley Bros. are crowded with or
d"fs ioI pulp and are running their
ann, at their capacity.
tu.cuc Pierce. uhu was badl, hurt in
a runaway accident in Middlrburv. is
We ua ptrcHriuu- condition.
Owing TO the increased school expen-
ST. provision of school hooks, etc. this
town find, itself in deb for the first
time Ia many years.
Wari- lmmiurnt aud eight Young ladies
of the Young Peoples Temperance so.
rl"IN have hpen drilling for some time
under an Efficient drill master aud will
give g. rt consideration IF 20 crpts) the
result OF their work to the public at the
town hnli Monday evening. Feb. 3.
az : 80. \ broom drill With sumner at.
tactlmcnt ought 70 draw q crowded
house.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
WEST SALISBURY.

y union gospel service will he held in
the Methodist church Tuesday evening,
Jan. %. Mr.. Bennett of Ripton will be
present and assist. All are invited.
The course of lectures given at the
Methodist church this season, under the
auspices of the Good Templars, has been
of a high order and most thoroughly
e%nioved by all who were privileged to
attend. 1t is seldom that the people of
a rural community have the opportunity
OF attending such "A course right at home,
aud the chance may not sOOn come again.
The last one of the course Will be given
Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, by Rev. 5.
Is. DUNN of Shoreham; subject, "A tenn
prrance besom, or "A clean sweep" Mr..
Dunn is no novice on the lecture plat
form. and is an able, eloquent and con
vlncing speaker. He always has some
thing to say well worth hearing. As
this Is the last lecture of the course, it
ought not to be missed. Refreshments
will he served after the lecture. Ad-
mission, 20 cents
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
County llew5I
BRiDPoRT.

l.. f. Wilkinson has an advertisement
regarding ice in another column.
Miss Patty Fletcher is in Brooklyn
with her sister, Mrs. 5. f. Reynolds.
II. II. Myrick is home from Ticonde-
roga. where he has been employed for
some time.
An ll-pound boy graces the house
hold of James G.. and Mrs. Sollace.
born on Sunday. Boy and mother are
doing well.
Wallace Hamilton of Duluth, Mimi,
son of Arson ii. and Emma (Miner)
Hamilton, late of Cape May, N. j., has
recently visited his uncle, +. L.. Miner.
A number of our young people attended
the lecture by Prof. Howard in Wey-
bridge on Wednesday evening under the
aus pieces of the Y. z. ). G.. f.. of that
place.
ID. Barnett and SOL haye recently pur-
chased of Ed. Nichols a piece of wood
land containing about II acres; consid-
Grafton, $3.50. The land is situated on
the hill east from Mr.. Nichols residence
The teachers institute held here on
Friday was a complete success in every
particular. The day was favorable and
there was a large attendance from this
and adjoining towns both day and even
ing. The speakers, Messrs. Hall, Stone
and Boyce, in turn made excellent re.
marks, giving the teachers some very
good advice as to practical work in the
school-roOm. These, together with sew
eral other speakers, made the exercises
complete. The meeting was held in
the Congregational church and the re.
ireshments were served In the vestry.
For the banquet, which was so ably man
aged by our local teachers, the school di.
rectOrs wish to tender them their
thanks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24

AT THE rlEKCE HOUSE, MIDDLEBVRY
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24

A daughter of ID. c. Bent was married
u few days ago.
II, G. Powers. who has been hard sick,
is up and about again.
Geo. Farr and wife of Huntington are
In town for a short time.
Four or five inches Of snow have fall
EN- aud a little II coming as this Is written,
Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Bliss of Brldport occupied
the Methodist pulpit on Sunday last In
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
WHITING.

Miss Ardelle NJ. Kelsey has returned to
Poultney to continue her musical studies.
Arthur Wimmette and Miss Mary
Shorkey were married at Middlebury
last week.
A lodge of Good Templars will he or
ganized at the town hall Saturday even
ing, Feb. |.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24

bend all my thought and energy to the correction of defective eyeight. am
not triher with an uncertain snattering of optical science know the subject
thoroughly because have given years of hard study toU. can determine what
eve defect o may hAVem our eyes as quickly and as precisely as a skilled
matchmaker would tell you why your watch stopped or ran irregularly. can offer
the right kind of helps to your yes. am nor .hos~ing. am simply telling you
what can do, because have succeeded In every case that was durable for the past
IA gears. j c. MCCONNELL"
The following names are a few of The many in his vicinity 70 whom IAN refer
to AS to my ability Mrs. d. +. Grswod. Ms A u Kingsley. Mrs. Dr. Mather,
Mr. p Phelps Nr II. White and Miss \ Phelps of Orwell; Miss n. A TOuing-
ham, Mrs. G. Hall and Dr. Onwhv of Shorpham; Mr. L. NJ Taylor of Mddlebury.
AT THE PIERCE HOUSE, MIDDLEBURY.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-24
What is Lacking.

1t will be noticed that the ladies' shoes
that we have made a very large dis
count on are not this seasons style, but
in every other respect they equal the
best shoes made.