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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
WEST CORNWALL.

b. f. Haskell has received the appoint
ment of postmaster.
Fred Miner of Bridport has lately been
a guest of Roy Bingham and wife.
Mrs. Henry Currier spent last week in
Chester with her husbands relatives.
Mrs. O'Neil and Mrs. Denjer of Provi-
dence, h. l., have lately visited their
relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph White.
1t rained very hard here Tuesday
afternoon. Hail came with it and cut
onions aud corn quite badly in some
fields.
Miss Athie Searle of Middlebury came
out last Friday afternoon on her wheel,
which is fine one She returned Mon
day morning.
Mrs. G. Il. Dimmock and Mrs. IL. f.
Taylor went on Monday to Vergennes
to visit friends there. They returned
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. James Strong and two children,
who haye been stopping at her fathers
for some time, have had the measles with
the rest of a large family.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31

week and day. 1t runs nine days with
but one winding, and six hours before
the expiration of that tine bell will
ring. In the base of The clock a music
box is located that plays tune at the
end of each hour, different tune for
each day of the week. Sunday 1t plays
"Old Hundred !" Monday, "0ld Folks at
Home;' Tuesday, "Swiss Waltz
Wednesday, "Star Spangled Banner;"
Thursday, "Hail Columbla;" Friday,
"Yankee Doodle - and Saturday, "Home,
Sweet Home" In the ball of the pendu-
lum is a small chronometer which keeps
excellent time and never requires wind
ing, as its motive force is derived from
the oscillations of the pendulum.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
RIPTON.

Frank La Francis is hobbling about,
having stuck a nail into one of his feet.
Dennis a. Battles died on the 18th
inst, at the residence of his son in
Bethel, at the age of 81 years, 3 months
and IS days. Mr.. Battles came here
about forty-live years ago, and until
within "A few years had been a resident
here. He was quiet, unobtrusive citi-
zen, one that was every ones friend and
every one was his friend. When the
Methodist Episcopal church was organ
lied in 1852 or SO he and his wife became
members, which relation continued on
the part of the wife until her decease in
March, 1898, and on his part until his
death.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31

We are anxious to do a little good in
this world aud can think of no pleasanter
or better way to do it than by recon-
mending One Minute Cough Cure as Il
preventive of pneumonia, consumption
and other serious lung troubles that fol-
low neglected colds.
ISAAC STERNs, Middlebury.
CLAYTON y. MOTH, Shoreham.
B. f. HASKELL, West Cornwall.
ID. II. BENNETT, BridpOrt.
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BECAUSE

1t grants sohd protection upon mutual p ans
at the lowest guaranteed cost
1t is Immediately payable on proof of death,
or, also, If bond, at the end OF the speci.
fled term.
1t provides tor payment of the insurance pro-
ceeds on written order of the insured.
1t is incontestable after two years from date
OF issue.
1t is automatically nontorfeitable, after three
years, for lace amount.
1t guarantees most liberal, endorsed cas-
paid-up and extended insurance values.
Ii Is collateral for loans with the Company up
to the limit secured by the guaranteed
cash value.
1t participates in surplus distributions rs
elected by the holder, and allows him all
the usual methods OF surplus adjustment
known to insurance.
1t places no restrictions on residence or
travel
1t as not prejudiced by any occupation, in
GLIDING military and naval service in
time OF war, after two years from date of
issue. +T5 4
1t is economical, ncontestable, non.torfeit.
able and adjustable-a policy OF guaran-
tees.
9eow6m
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
SENTENCED EoR LEE.

Marshal Way of Wheelock, who was ac
cused of having murdered his wife, wa:
declared guilty of murder in the second
degree by the jury before which the case
was tried at ST. Johnsbury, Friday. Judge
Ross. IN accordance with the verdict, sen
fenced the prisoner to life term at hare
labor in the State prison.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
WATER COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

The water commissioners tor the Middle
bury village water department hereby give
notice, in accordance with NO. 2o OF the rules
ana regulations, as follows: Hereafter the
g. tor the smallest ones and attention is call
ed to article ID, which reads: "ln all Occu-
pied premises where no water is used, every
faucet, water closet, bath tub, set basin, sink,
fountain or any other fixture, tchether used or
not VIII be deemed or held as used and will
be charged for so long as it shall remain con.
nected with the water pipes. Parties desir.
ing to have fixtures remain may do so by APP
plying to the offce of the company to have
them sealed, and paying a tee OF fifty cents
tor the sealing, and no charge Will be made
while they remain sealed" Blocks with more
than one store Will be charged extra when
the occupants OF all of them use the same
closet. IS III.
Il. b. HOPE, wa..
= Sa Il ssad x F.r'H oom% %s'i5
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31

The Rutland county republican COM
mttee has, says the Rutland Herald,
sent circular to each town committee
as follows -
The town committee should see to it
that the selectmen make cut and post
the check list as required by section g.
of our Vermont statutes. This list must
be posted this week; that is, on or be-
fore August l, 1896. Please see that the
law is complied with in your town.
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prODOSaIS ion State Printing

The Commissioners ON State printing here
by advertise tor s'pprate scaled roposals
toI the following state printing for two years
from the first day OG August, 1876:
/. Journals OF the Senate ana House of
Representatives, each in one volume;
,. The laws OF the biennial session and
any extra session;
3. The Vermont state officers reports
A. The Registration reports;
D. The report OF the State superintendent
OF Education.
Blank proposals containing specifications
of the above printing ana form OF bond ac-
companying the proposals, and envelopes
properly directed i'm which to transmit the
proposals will be furnished on and after June
., 1895, to any person applying therefor by
mail or otherwise to the commissioners on
State Printing, Montpelier. Vermont"
The sealed proposals will be opened at the
office of the Secretary OF State in Montpelier,
Friday, July II, 1895, at O'Clock p. IN.
No proposals will be received after twelve
o'clock noon OF said July II, 1895.
Montpelier, Vt, June /. 1896.
v. ID. HALE, on
Ii. A. HUSE. State Printing
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31

NJ. +. Twitchell measured some of his
corn few DAYS since. 1t was nearly
eight feet high and there was plenty of
II at that measure, too.
Miss Alice Merrill, who is spending
the summer with her aunt, Mrs. II.
Warner, Is camping near Charles
Strong's on the lake shore in West Adj
Olson with friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
GEORGE FRED WILLIAMS At NEWPORT

GEORGE FRED WILLIAMS AT NEWPORT.
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts
will deliver an address before the Orleans
county democratic convention at New
port Saturday, Aug. /. AS this will be
the only visit Mr.. Williams will make to
the State, it is expected he will attract a
large crowd. J. Henry Jackson, the
democratic candidate for governor, and
several other candidates on the State
ticket have signitied their intention to be
present. Reduced rates have been Sc
cured on all railroads running into New
DOrt,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
MANY GUESTS AL BREAD LoAE.

The season at Bread Loaf Inn will be
the best in the history of that well. known
resort. Thirteen guests arrived one
afternoon this week and the house will
be filled during August.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, Sl50l5s II
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, S3jG3 Il
L. :. Bonds to secure circuatiOn $1,000 90
PREMIUMS on L. >. Bonds, 1900 90
stocks, securities, etc, 2I,l2O 90
Banking house, furniture ana fixtures 5000 90
ed, 1922 %
Due from national banks mot Re.
serve Agents., 292 Sc
Due tom tale banks and bankers, 1906 90
Due from approved reserve agents, ll,l7t 10
Checks and other cash items, ll2 30
Notes of other National banks, l01 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
and cents, 40 81
Lawful money reserve in bank
Specie G404 %
Legal tender notes 800 90 1904 30
Redemption fund v it'll L. s. Treasurer
Is per cent OF circulationj 1926 90
Total, $3l6,6!7 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 100000 90
Surplus fund.- $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid, 3,Sl6 IS
National bank notes outstanding, 1880 90
Due to other National Banks, "a 81
Dividends unpaid us 90
Individual deposits subject to check, 12,5l2 90
Demand certificates of deposit, 1886 Cd
Notes and bills rediscounted, 10000 90
Total, sal6e27 81
County yf of Addison ss cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
j. S. WILCOX, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22d
d. L. WELLS, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
+ +. !; ! Y6 6SS5N' Directors.
/. b. RICH,
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inset nti Powder +
Distributor. Us !

perfect machine for applying dry poison
to vines, potatoes, etc, and for spraying
fruit trees with powdered Bordeaux mixture,
which can supply. win cover two rows of
potatoes at a time. See cut. Price, IS.
also sell the well known CYCLONE IN
SECT EXPERIMENTING MACHINE, the
price OF which has Deen rec uced to the hard
times basis OF $3.50. This machine has so
good "A local reputation that further desCnp-
ton of il is not needed. Circulars and FUR
Their information VIII be furnished on APP
pliCatiOn. Address
ALFRED MAHEU,
Agt. for Addison County,
92:tt Middlebury, Vt.
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Clearance SaIe!.

For the next thirty DAYS we will make
special reductions in prices for
Trimmed Hats and Bonnets.
Baby Bonnets and Caps way below cost.
We quote few prices:
The balance of our Fairy Zephyrs at s
cents skein.
Zephyrs at ! cent an ounce; nice for
making rugs.
Handkerchiefs, cents.
Windsor Ties, 10 cents.
Tinsel, , cents ball.
Flo silk, cents spool.
Blasting thread, spools for cent.
Darning cotton, cents doz.
Kid gloves, % cents pair.
Cotton gloves. ) cts pair.
Children's corset waists, 10 cents
Reduced prices on hats, ribbons and
flowers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31

Harmless Soap two pounds washes as much
as three pounds of cheaper soap.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
. eport of the condition of the First
" National Bank of Orwell
RESOURCES,

at Orwell, in the state of Vermont, at the close
OF business, july IA, 1856
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
WEEKS.
DGLaVaI Separator
TESTIMONIALS.

The DeLaval "Baby" Cream Separa-
tor testimonial letters have outgrown the
possibilities of catalogue and newspaper
printing. The number on file is nearly
%, 900, and it would take the average
reader year to read them.
These letters of practical experience,
however, are very interesting and in
structive, since they are Illustrative of
what has been the actual experience of
every user of a "Baby" Separator, and
what must be the experience of every new
user having use for such a machine.
They form the most practical sort of an
educdtiOH in the general and indisputable
advantages of centrifugal separation.
Therefore, IA number of the very newest
of these letters, selected as coming from
representative and widely known dairy
men in different sections, and as covering
all the different branches of dairying and
varying conditions under which separa
tors are used, have been printed in sep
arate pamphlet termed BABY TEsTI.
MONIALs, which will cheerfully be sent
70 any one on request.
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HENRY j. NELSON,

BURLINGTON, VT.
The oldest and largest furniture es-
adjustment in the State.
Electric cars from the depot and Essex
Junction pass by the door.
Visitors as welcome as purchasers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
UNUSUAL
BARGAINS.
We Pay Freight

70 those who Will mention where they
saw this advertisement; so you can buy
of us to better advantage than you can
of your local dealer. 1t is an easy mat
ter TO save your expenses to ana from
Burlington several times by purchasing
one of these sets. or anything you may
want in the furniture line.
We make specially of lodge, school
and church contracts, and respectfully
solicit call or CORES ondence III Ieg ird
to this work.
The evening times., 1896-11-16
AMERICANS As MUSICIANS
Nine. Calve Says They Have Char.
acteristics of Conquerlng Race.

Nine. Emma CaIve contributes paper
on the ''Conquering Race in Music "a
the November Ladies' Home Journal, in
which she specially addresses students
of vocal music. She tells of the training
required for the operate and the concert
stage, the imperSOnat!on of character, the
value OF suggestion, etc, ana pays thls
tribute to Americans: The Americans
have, it seems to me, in the field OF music,
and especially in the field OF vocal music,
all OF the characteristics of the conquer
ing race. They are possessed naturally Of
the most exquisite voices, which, when
properly cultivated and trained, are al
most unrivalled; they have fndOmitable
energy. perseverance and pluck, they stop
at nothing. are deferred by no trouble anh
prevented by no obstacle Poverty, welri-
ness, exertun. hard work-none OF these
living spectres which alright and terrlfy
the average art worker has terrors for
them Their physique and their tcmrera'
ment seem made for toll and To SurmOunt
discoura cement. and the success which
they are daily achieving, III the field II
both operate and concert singing, is testi-
mony to their natural fitness for accom-.
plisbm ent, and their ability to excel
They seem, in fact. to he most lavisEly
fitted by nature for the parts they ara
assuming. To these gifts of voice, energy,
pluck. and perseverance,. they frequently
add beauty of face and grace Of form
and movement, which the public recag
niZcs as most important factors in the
success Of the singers career. They have,
too, the temperament which makes great
artists and great actresses, the artistic
feeling which has for Its standard, per.
fection. and which is satisfied with moth.
ing less"
The evening times., 1896-11-16
DAINTY COOKING.
Sweet Breads, Jellied BrOthS and Other
DelicacieS for InvalidS.

Cruel, beef tea, and the various sloppy
articles generally served to the sick ana
cunvaIescent become after a time per-
feCtly loathsnme to the poor shut-ln invalid;
hut there are ways in which such a
li,nite ed menu may he varied So that the
arrival OF the prettily arranged tray will
be looked forward to as a positive plea sure.
OF late nurses and mothers have had II
SO dinned into their ears that gelatin is
not nourishing that the appetiZing looking
rs well as grateful tasting ieliies have
been too often banished from the sick
room. Now, however, science, that most
useful handInaid OF the household, comes
forward, and with no uncertain sound as
sures us that when gelatin is used in
combination with more highly nutritious
food it not only aids digestion but ce-
comes itself nourishing. Attention to these
matters will probably take on new in-
portance to many when they are rcmi ndcd
that the French Academy of Science has
recently given us the decision of some OF
the most learned sIvants OF the time APP
pointed to inquire into this very matter,
VINO, after considering the problem Tor
zen Years. have rescued for tbeSI from
contempt the almost banisbed gelatin. With
this in mind one can easily understand
that invalid diet may be greatly varied.
Beef and chicken jelly are each a stand
by that Will be found Of great comfort,
and are prepared by adding to strong,
The evening times., 1896-11-16
BAD BAND OF MEN {
HEADED 3; A BEAUTY
Martha White Led Murderous
Georgia MOuntaineers.
In Jatl Charged with the Murder of
a Young Man Whose Brother
She Intended to Kill.

Atlanta, Nov 16.-Martha White, beauti-
full and fascinating despite her lack Of ed
ucation, is In gail, charged with having
caused the killing Of a wellknown young
man Of this place. She was pardoned from
the chain gang only six weeks ago, as she
appeared contrite and Well punished.
A few days ago viii Mason was on his
way home from the suburbs when he was
accosted by negro, who, ordering him
To hold up his ha nds, put a ball through his
body. The assassin escaped
Certain crcunstantial evidence growing
out OF a chance remark made by "a woman
led to her arrest and it is believed that
the assassination was planned by her, but
it was Mason's brother whom she was after,
because or his having testified agains; her
in court.
Tue girl had escaped to the Lavender
mountains and the sheriff with his posse
and bloodhounds traced her for two ia IS
before they brought her to bay
She is about twenty years old, and real
mountain beauty. She seems, however, to
be a perfect devil, and on account OF her
conduct was a short while ago sentenced to
the chain-gang for year. While there
she gave the chaingang officials a great
deal of trouble.
One night she succeeded in raising plank
from the floor and then Went To a frolic in
the neighborhood. where she danced all
night, returning in the early morning To her
cell She tried 1t again, but was caught,
and when asked why she did not stay out,
she stated that she was pretty we'll salts
fled with her surroundings there.
Then she set out TO play on the sympathies
of the benevolent, aud almost all the lade S
of Rome joined in requesting pardon by the
governor. This was granted. and she soon
found herselfin her old haunts in the Laven-
n
have been frequent around the city, and ii
now develops that the girl has been at the
head OF a gang OF footpads. who made her
home their headquarters.
The evening times., 1896-11-16
MEMBERS PLEDGED $4,000
Mt. Pleasant COngregatiOnaliSts Buy
Bonds for Their New Church,
1t VIII Cost $4,000 and VIII BE a
Fine Structure-The Plan of
Building.

The tenth anniversary Of the organiZa-
tion OF the Mount Pleasant Congrc rc2ational
CHurch was pleasantly observed yesterday
and large congregation participated.
An impressive and appropriate sermon
was prtdc..r.4 Dy fsev III hoss EiSuDurn.
HI said, in part:
LAS We .uTn 10 the days that are past
and acuuaint ourselves with the conditions
amid which those early workers toiled, We
perceive that great as We're their opportun-
tiles and important as was their work, We
are even more largely blessed. Then the
church included in It's membership less than
a score OF people, residing In suburban
village OF limited population
Now we humber tuUrc undn two hundred
workers, and live in what is rapidly be-
coming the most attractive residence por-
ton OF our great city. Then the church
was partially dependent for its support
upon the mission board. Now we pay our
own expenses and contribute cach year
hnudreds of dollars for the help OF weaker
congregations. Then hired hall served
as a place of worship.
Now we own the comfortable building
in which our services are held and have
commenced the construction of an edifice
which will furnish unexcelled conyeniences
for every branch OF Christian work. Then
the attractivencss of the congregational
polity was but little known in the South
land.
Now half dozen Congregational
churches are successfully reaching out To
every class of people in our city, while in
our own community representatives of elev-
en- denominations who have united with our
church find themselves well pleased with
Congregational principles and methods"
The congregation sang Onward, Chris
tian Soldiers" and Mr.. Fishburn present
ed Gen. Ellis Spear. president OF the board
OF trustees Of the church, who spoke briefly
of the work Of building the new church
edfice on Columbia road.
He urged the need Of funds to continue
the work in the spring, and explained
plan of the trustees for raising money by
the issue Of bonds rcdceInable in five years
from the date nf pa yment i'll full.
Mr. John b. Sleman, jr., chairman Of the
subcommittee ON subscriptions, then ques-
toned the congregation as TO how many
shares each wuuid take. In a short time
pledges were obtained for the purchase Of
$50 shares, at S24 each, aegregating Sl3,-
200.
The total cost Of the new church VIII
he $50, ,OGU and it is located on Columbia
road west of Fourteenth street. 1t VIII
seat $50 persons and contains large sun
day-school room, parlor, reading room,
pastors study, amusement hall for social
gatherings, kitchen, serving rooms, and
other accessories.
The evening times., 1896-11-16
VOWS he MARRIED
AGAINST HlS WILL
New York Man Who Claims to Have
Been HypnOtiZed.
Saws He Never Asked the Girl to
Wed Him, But She Declares
Otherwise-Wants "a Divorce.

Poughkeepsie, n. Y, Nov. 16.-Alvah
Baker came to town Saturday and con-
suited a lawyer concerning his own civil
condition. He is consumed with anxiety
- learn wneIEer or noU le Is Il MAJ ried man.
lie hopes he is single, but fears he has a
wife.
Ills case will come up in court next week.
Baker i'll seek to annul o marriage which
occurred last Monday, in which Tie figured
as bridegroom. The bride was Rachel A.
Schriver. She is twenty seven years old
and the daughter OF a former town clerk
Of Hyde Park. Two of her brothers are
on the New York police force.
Baker is only twenty-one. He is employed
at the estate OF Frederick W. Vanderbilt,
in Hyde Park. The young man is cookbook
ing, and has been "pcrSona grata' to all
Jne Young women hereabuut. Their sur
prise when they learned toda that he had
married Rachel Schriver was equaled only
by his own.
4ncy JAnught Miss Schrivcr was en-
gagged to Frank Ostrom of Torrin gton, Conn.
haker Thought so, too. So did OStrOm. SO.
Baker insists, did Rachel. 1t is. according
to Bakers story, a case OF hypnotic influ-
ence, or as he calls it. spell" He says
he was working ut the Vanderbilt place
last Monday. when ge constable came
along ana told him he must 20 to the vii
laSe.
bakers conscience was clear. but some
how. he was unable TO resist the arrest
He went with the constable to the house
Of Squire George Rymper, a justice Of
the peace. The justice had the constable
take Baker over to the SclIrlvers house
1t is at this point that Baker finds his
recollection clouded with the hypnotic
The evening times., 1896-11-16
PEOPLES CnURcH PROPAGANDA
Rev. DR.. Thomas VIII Make a Tour
Through the South.

Chicago, Nov. 16.--Tha Rev. Or. II. W.
Thomas, for seventeen years pastor of the
Peoples Church of this city, has taken an
associate in his ministerial work, and be-
ginning with next Sunday, will. in a large
measure, step down and out of the pulpit
winch lie crec9ci in McvIcSel's Tneater,
and which he has made famous. The new
associate pastor is the Rev. Frank B.
Vrooman.
Simultaneously with this Peoples Church
announcement was the resignation OF Mr..
Vrooman from the rastorate OF the Ken
wood Presbyterian Church. This il the Sc
quel of the action of the synod of Illinois
October 23, deposng Mr.. Vrooman from
the Presbyterian ministry.
In fulfillment OF what has long been his
desire, DR.. Thomas will leave in about
two months on an extended trip through
the South and West, to preach the doctrines
of the Peoples Church and OF liberal reli-
gion in the large cities. The trip will ex-
tend over five months.
1t is announced that considerable por.
ton OF the members and congregation of
tbeKenNood Presbyterian Church will with
draw with Mr.. Vrooman and ally them
selves with the Peoples Church.