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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
NEW ORLEANS IN DANGER.
Protection Levee to Be Built Doubly
 High-TWenty Feet of Water.

High-Twenty Feet of Water.
 New Orleans, April 27.-The feeling of alarm is general The water has been rising to an overwhelming height at Vicksburg and all of this as we'll as much of the crevasse volume must come down to the gulf. With the river here at nineteen feet above the low water this means twenty feet. If it comes quickly the weakened banks will hardly be able to hold 1t. After working night and day for a month, raising and broad- ening the banks. the levee boards have been advised to do. the work all oyer again and build as if they were aiming to meet two feet more of water. The city, which can easily hold it's front, but would be endangered by crevasse, in the Ponchartrain system, has begun to build the protection lcvee above the city to almost double It's size.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28
 WONDERFUL.

It is not customary for a man to blow his own horn, so I will abstain from long talk I have often thought, can a man in my business be public benefac- tor? I must admit yes. have placed an article on the market within the reach of all. Doctors, lawyers, and merchants are using this goods, and claim it is worth double the money. J. Martin Rye, guar anteed six years old for sale at Vim. Wise, 209, 211 Nineteenth street, at 75c per full quart Every bottle bears my guarantee label.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-28

After al ir IS Nature that makes the cures. Only now and then she gets into tight place and needs the helping hand of science. When the right thing is needed to check diseased action and start the organs and tissues on the way ito health, Scott's Emulsion lcomes as the helpmeet of Nature. It feeds, nourishes, strengthens; and it does this all round-the Hypophos- phites act upon the nerves; the Cod-liver Oil feeds the hodv For sale by all druggists,
 UOOy. 5o ceuts & Sr-oo
 ig4ae .asseH eshs
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
SHOREHAM.

There is to be Universalist soclable
at William Cooks Friday evening.
Mrs. w. w. Moore is in Springfield,
Mass, visiting her daughter, Mrs.
James Mumford
Prof. Boyce held teachers eXamina.
ton here Monday and Tuesday; II can
dldates were present.
Rollin DelanO, whose illness was men
toned last week, died suddenly of apo
pleXy Wednesday morning, aged A. years.
A seven-year-old son of Ernest Web
ster had the misfortune to fall and break
his leg while at play last Friday morning.
The Young Peoples club of Cornwall
presented the comedy, "a Rival by Re-
quest, in Academy hall, Tuesday even
Ing, to large and appreciative audience.
A house belonging to Lewis Nara
bone, Jr, near Henry belongs, was des-
troyed by fire last Saturday afternoon.
All the family were away except Mr..
Narrabone. But few of the contents were
saved, all the clothing, bedding and pro-
visions being burned.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
PILES ABSOLUTELY CURED.

So that they never return. We have a
boon to sufferers that acts like magic.
Two boxes of Neurotic Pile Ointment
VIII cure the very worst cases, no matter
how long standing.
John Bridgeford, 50 State ST., Albany,
N. Y, writes: "Your remedy performs
wonderful cures"
1t seems to be different from the others.
and If people only knew about Neurotic
Pile Ointment they would suffer no long
er. We will mail large package of
this new preparation, wrapped in plain
cover, to any address on receipt of S1.00.
If it does not cure you, ask to have your
money returned and you Will get it by
return mail. This is fair.
Piles are dangerous disease if not at
tended to promptly. Write at once to
the Neurotic Co., Burlington, VT, or buy
it of the local agent.
For sale by Isaac Storms, druggist,
Middlebury, VT.
Ncurotic Pile Ointment cures piles.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
WEST SALISBURY.
J. Valley is on the sick list.

S. j. Valley is on the sick list.
George Noyes family are better.
Miss Dora Jones has closed her school
in Leicester.
Mrs. S. L. Dyer is with friends in
Vergennes.
Miss Edith Gibson closed her school In
Cornwall last week.
One person united with the Methodist
church last Sunday.
Mrs. Goodrich of Middlebury visited
at O. Z. Mead's recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. John MARCEL are reiolc-
ing over the birth of a son.
Rev. E. B. Harris attended the Bur-
lington district preachers meeting at
Poultney the past week.
The thaw on Sunday spoiled the
sleighlng, but the teamsters were made
happy by another snow storm on Tues
day.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet with
Mrs. ClOyes next Thursday, March (.
This meeting comes one day later in the
week than usual to accommodate those
who wish to attend the Addison county
|. .. G.. L. meeting which is to be held
ut the town hall Wednesday, March 3.
1t is hoped that the lodges from the sur.
rounding towns will be well represented.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
WEYBRIDOE.

y most enjoyable social event occurred
at the residence of O. X. Britel last
Friday evening, when Mrs. Britell's
class in Sunday school gave her a genuine
surprise party. The evening was one
which each and all will remember with
pleasure. The welcome was most cor
dial, and the time passed swiftly in
social chat, music and song. Abundant
refreshments were furnished by the
ladies, and after the refreshing came an
added surprise to our hostess when G..
E. Child presented her. in well chosen
words, in behalf of her class as a token
of their good will, a handsome antique
oak rocking chair, which was accepted
by Mrs. Britell with sincere expressions
of gratitude in voice with tears near it.
1t was a source of regret that any
members of the class were absent. The
number present was Is. Later came the
parting good wishes for continued use
fulness and much happiness to our
teacher.
From our regular correspondents
George Wright continues to improve
and is able to be out some of the time.
The Ethan Allen band boys speak
highly of the entertainment by the
students of Beeman academy on the
night Of their drama.
Martin +. Sprague has been appointed
justice of the peace to nil the vacancy
caused by the removal of John \.
James.
The school at the village closed on
Saturday last. Miss Richardson gave
entire satisfaction in the number of
terms taught here and at the Monument
school house. The entertainment by the
school at the town hall on Monday even
ing was very worthy and pleasing to the
large audience that came together in
spite of the storm. The school sat down
to fine lunch in the dining-rooms of the
hall after the exercises.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
CORNWALL.
ice harvest is nearly ended.

The ice harvest is nearly ended.
Some are drawing hay to the depot
F. E. Foote shipped carload of
potatoes this week.
Miss Ida Russell has gone to Troy, n.
Y, to visit a friend.
Judson Stevens, who cut his foot so
severely, is getting along nicely.
Mrs. Robt. Easton and daughters are
spending this week in Burlington.
The uncertainty of sleighIng causes
every one TO push their work vigorously.
Mrs. r. A. Foote has returned from a
five weeks stay with her daughter in
Rutland.
Miss Ada Battles of Bristol has been
spending few days with her sister, Mrs.
Edna Battles.
The Ladies' Aid society of South Corn
wall will meet on Thursday, March 4,
with Mrs. j. w. Atwood.
The 81 cable at S. w. Jewett's was
well attended and much enjoyed. The
college quartette sang finely.
For the past few days ice-men have
been very busy. G. c. Ward and j. l..
Douglas have had force of men and
tools on the creek getting out from 1900
to 1000 cakes day and yet there is a
demand for more.
On Thursday evening, March 4, there
will be church social at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira l.. Hamblln, who eX-
tend cordial invitation to all and ex-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
LEICES TER,

Miss Julia Brown is in poor health and
under the care of DR.. De LaFleur of
Brandon.
II. II. Roberts has sold his house at
Leicester Corners to julius Alden and
will return to his farm at Fernvlle.
Miss Annie Wilson, book-keeper for
the Strong Hardware Co. of Burlington,
has been with her family for a short visit
recently.
Mrs. Grin Coburn, mother of Mrs.
Charles Fiske, died Feb. 10 at the home
of her daughter. Her funeral was at
tended on Friday following, Rev. Robert
Barton officiating, assisted by A. E.
Stanley.
Every moment between daylight and
darkness of our sleighing is being i'm
proved by transfers and all who have
hauling to do-wood, hay, ice, pulp, and
last, but not least, household goods.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
We RGENNE6.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 5. IIavens are
visiting relatives in New Jersey.
Mrs. b. f. Goss. who has been SER
iously i'll for some weeks, is very low.
Jessie Pullman, eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. |. w. Pullman, is seriously i'll.
Sheriff Kent Merritt of Shoreham was
in town Wednesday on official business.
w. II. Bliss of Burlington and Hosea
b. Willard of Port Henry were in town
Tuesday.
The Edison yitascOpe exhibition, f. f.
Frsbee manager, had full house Satur-
day evening.
Mayor futile went to Montpelier Tues
day to visit his father, Deputy Sheriff
John l.. futile.
Rev. II. r. Titus, pastor of the Con-
gregational church, will spend the sum
mer in Europe.
Rev. F. j. FRANKLIN preached in the
Baptist church Sunday and Rev. Thomas
Rogers in the Methodist.
The Baptist society held sociable at
the residence of John Douglass in East
Ferrisburgh Wednesday evening.
DR.. IL. j. Parker and wife and Walter
Tappan and wife of New York were in
town visiting relatives over Sunday.
States Attorney Frank l.. Fish and
wife returned Monday from the funeral
of Mrs. Lyon of Waterbury, Mrs. Fish's
mother.
Prof. Thomas f. Boyce of Middle
bury, the county examiner of teachers,
held twO-days' session here the 24th
and 25th inst.
Ten couples of the young people of
Bridport were among the arrivals at the
Stevens House, Friday evening, return
ing after supper.
The Addison County Christian En-
deavor societies will meet in convention
IN the Congregational church tomorrow
Saturday at ! a. m.
Mrs. j. w. Barnes, aged 81 years, died
suddenly Wednesday of rheumatism of
the heart. A husband and one son, j.
w. Barnes, Jr., of Malone, n. Y, sur
viVe her.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
BRISTOL.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. n. Mosely of Burling-
ton visited friends in town this week.
George Riddle drew load of pulp
logs from Lincoln that measured 240S
feet.
G. Gordon and wife are entertaining
their daughter, Mrs. Mary Piper of
Boston.
The farmers IN this vicinity expect to
organize a farmers union IN the near
future.
There was a dance at Rocky Dale on
Wednesday evening, which was largely
attended.
James Crowley and Miss Maggie
Coursey were married on Wednesday
morning at the Catholic church.
Godfrey Sumner and wife of Warren
are visiting at Amos Sterling's, having
been called here by the death of Bert
Bingham.
Eleven couples from Middlebury col
lege enjoyed IA sleigh-rde to Bristol on
Saturday, taking supper at the CONNER
cial House.
Miss Jessie Stearns has returned to her
home in New York after a two weeks
visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. n. f.
William Canton of this town and Miss
Della King of Ripton were united in MAJ :
riage by Rev. Father Gelot at Middle
bury on Wednesday.
Mrs. j. IL. and Mabel Mix started
Thursday for California, where they eX-
pect to make their future home. Mr..
Mix went there last fall.
Edward Lamb of Monkton and Miss
Carrie Lafayette of Bristol were married
at the Catholic rectory on Wednesday
afternoon by Rev. Father Boyle. They
will reside at MOnkton.
Quite a number from here attended
the minstrel show at NergenLes ON Tues
day evening. George L. and Howard S
Hasseltine and Frank Erskine of thi;
town had parts in the play.
DR.. II. c. Tinkham of Burlington was
in town on Saturday and performed al
operation on j. J. Ridley's throat, which
was successful, but he is slowly failing
from the disease, which is a cancer il
the throat.
Mrs. Sophia Farr, who lived on Eas
street, died on Monday. The funera
was held on Wednesday. She was one
of the oldest persons In town, her ag,
| eing IS years. The interment was a
New Haven Mills.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26

press the desire that their house may be
filled on that occasion. An interesting
and varied entertainment has been pre-
pared. Ladies are reminded that they
will have an opportunity to spend a
dime as well as the gentlemen.
The concert to be given in the Congre-
gatonal church Friday evening, March
., bids fair to be one of the best eyer Civ
en- in town, with Miss Hortense NJ. Drake
as leader, Miss Elga Stewart of Mid
dlebury, pianist, and chorus of lG
voices. Doors open at o'clock; concert
at s; admission, % cents. A limited
number of seats have been reserved at
30 cents; on sale at G. G. Frosts store
on and after March |.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
County l1pws.
BRlDPORT.


j. II. Howe and bride returned from
their wedding tour on Tuesday.
Col. w. B. Wright of Orwell was in
town on Wednesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. f. Towner passed sew
eral days in Burliogton and its vicinity
recently.
Harvey Carrier has recently purchased
eight acres of wood land from Miss
Minnie IIemenway.
The annual March meeting will be
held next Tuesday at 10 a. m. in the
Masonic building.
A large party of Middlebury young
people were entertained at Mountain
View Inn on Saturday evening.
a party of our young people went on
a ride to Vergennes Friday and passed
the evening very pleasantly at the Stew
ems House.
The Ladies' Sewing society Will meet
in their parlors Thursday afternoon of
next week. Sociable in the evening, to
which all are cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Myrck have re-
turned from Auburn. Miss Winnie Rus
sell, who went out with them, will re
main for time with her sister.
Nelson Matott and Miss Ida Blinn of
Whallonsburgh, N. Y, were united in
marriage on Thursday evening, February
Is, Rev. G.. f. Cady performing the cere-
mOny.
Misses Louise Converse and Myrtle
Russell returned home on Monday, hav-
ing closed their school in Ripton. Miss
Anna Russell, who has been teaching in
Addison, also closed her school last
week.
The ladies of the Methodist society are
to have a birthday sociable and enter
tainment at their church in Bridport on
the evening of Friday, March II. Free
refreshments will be served at the close
of the exercises In the Masonic hall.
All are cordially Invited.
The annual report of the town officers
is this year quite good sized book of 20
pages and is a fine specimen of the work
of the printing office of the Register
Co. Very few Typographical errors
occur therein. Selectmen's order No.
IL, on page S, for ''town school tax
es," extended as Sl570, should have
been $3.50.
At the debate Friday evening the
house filled up early, a large number be-
ing obliged to return home for want of
room in the hall. The argument was
decided in the negative, f. j. Nichols
and II. X. Williams having that side of
the ques ton. Mr.. Anderson and Miss
Jackson of Crown Point furnished some
good banjo music, which added much to
the enjoyment of the occasion. The
next debate will be next week Friday
evening, when a good programme is eX-
pected.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
ORWELL.

At the meeting last Wednesday even.
ing of the Good Templars the following
delegates and alternates were elected to
attend the district meeting with Union
lodge, No. 60, March 3: Miss Eva
Abbey, Rev. Benz. Swift, L. II. Stalker,
Chas. Allen, Levi Munger; alternates,
Mrs. Benz. Swift, Miss Bessie Bascom,
Mrs. l.. II. Stalker, Mrs. Grace Munger,
Mrs. w. w. Martin. We had very in
teresting programme for the good of the
order and worthy of special mention
was an article prepared and read by Mrs.
j. +. Swift on "The effects of alcohol on
the human system"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss Lura Peck is quite low.
Hon. r. j. Jones still continues in poor
health.
Fred Currier and family have gone
over the lake.
Mr.. Searle is some better than when he
came from Middlebury, but is not gain.
ing as fast as his friends could wish.
Friends and neighbors to the number
of over GO gathered at the pleasant home
of Mr.. and Mrs. &. Il. Dimmock last Fri.
day evening. Abundant refreshments,
furnished by the guests, and fine music
helped to make up a pleasant evening.
Charles Keller sang and instrumental
music was furnished by II. G. Jones and
Edwin and George Taylor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
How's THlsl

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY q Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known f.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligation made by
their firm.
WEST 81 TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN 81 MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Testimonials free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
[VoL. LXII.
SOMETHING 10 DEPEND ON.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm o
Jones IL Son, Cowden, H., in speaking
OF DR.. Kings New Discovery, say S tina
last winter his wife was attacked will
La Grippe. and her case grew so serious
that physicians at Cowden and PAM
could do nothing for her. 1t seemed t,
develop into hasty consumption. Hav
ing. DR.. Kings New Discovery in store
and selling lots of it, he took bottl
home, and to the surprise of all sh
began to get better from first dose, ant
half dozen dollar bottles cured her sount
and well. DR.. Kings New Discover,
for consumption, coughs and colds /
guaranteed to do this good work. Tr,
1t. At w. II. Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
Boston
Store.
SO and 90 Church ST.,
BURLINGTON. VT.
Lay it Aside for a Rainy Day.

What? \ good umbrella bought at our
Transformation Sale at less money than
it would cost to recover an old half
worn frame, and at one-thrd less than
new one of the same quality would cost
you in the regular way.
Ladies' 2l-inch fast black English glor-
Ia umbrellas, S-rib frame, twisted oak
handles, worth 59c., sale price, 39c.
Ladies' and gents 26.inch English glOr-
ia umbrellas, warranted fast color, S-rib
paragon frame, natural crook handles,
worth G9c., sale price, 49c.
Ladies' and gents fine Garcia and En-
gllsh gloria umbrellas, both steel and
wood rods, 2G-inch paragon frames,
splendid assortment of congo handles,
worth Sl.l9, sale price, &c.
Ladies' extra quality silk gloria UNI
brellas, 2G-inch paragon frames, with
very fine congo handles, worth Sl.39,
sale price, 97c.
Ladies' fine silk gloria umbrellas, %.
inch paragon frame finished with silk
tassel, handsome assortment of Madagas-
car and partridge wood sticks, worth
sligo, sale price, Sl.29.
Ladies extra fine silk gloria umbrel-
las, 26-inch paragon frames, steel and
wood rods, finished with silk case and
tassel, natural congo and French furze
handles in crooks, loops and twists, with
sterling silver trimmings, worth Sl.9S,
sale price, Sl,45.
Ladies' fine black tafieta silk umbrel-
las, rib paragon frame, steel rod, Mad
agascar handles, with sterling silver
trimmings, finished with silk case and
tassel, worth $3.50, sale price, S2.65.
Ladies fine taffeta silk umbrellas in
navy, green, brown and maroon, with
silk case and tassel to match, s rib para
gon frame, steel rod, fine selection of
Congo sticks with sterling silver trim
mings, worth $3.50 to S., sale price,
$3,65.
Others are securing bargains daily,
why not you?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
WHITING.

The school in the South district, taught
by Miss \. j. Phelps of Orwell, gave a
closing entertainment at the town hall
Tuesday evening, the 10th inst. The
programme was made up of well selected
recitations and songs and short drama.
The scholars from the oldest to the
youngest performed their parts in an
exceptionally fine manner, and afforded
the parents and those interested In the
welfare of our schools an instructive
object lesson of what may be accom-
plished under the direction of trained
and competent instructors. Where all
performed their parts so we'll, and with
the evident intention on the part of each
pupil to do the very best worl. possible,
it would be hardly proper to indicate any
apparent Individual excellence, but
special mention may be made of the two
concerted pieces, entitled "a Song of the
Camp, and 1.-The Creed of the Bells,
which were rendered by the class IN
clear, distinct tones and with reference
to Evolutionary effects. Messrs. Frank
Needham and Robert Wooster, with
Misses Matte Webster and Alice Hayes,
volunteered their services and added to
the enjoyment OF the occasion by a
pleasing selection of songs. Misses
Mary Phelps and Jessie MOsman also
rendered valuable assistance, and the
teacher recited at the close a selection,
entitled "Evangelist jack, to the de.
light and qualification of the audience
1t was worthy and profitable occasion,
and well deserved, and repaid, the large
attendance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
EAST MIDDLEBURY.
.lsY Mannev is Id.

Miss Daisy Nancy is i'll.
School will close on Wednesday next.
The family of G. L. Douglass are i'll
with measles.
The choir of the Methodist church
meets for rehearsal on Tuesday evenings
at Mrs. w. w. Turner's.
There will be social and New Eng
land supper at the home of ARENAS
Nichols on Thursday evening, March /,
for the benefit of Rev. f.. B. Harris. Lots
of good things will be Afforded, and all for
% cents. \ cordial invitation is extend.
ed to all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
MONKTON.

Mrs. c. E. Lawrence is very much
better.
There are still quite a number of
cases of mumps in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Patterson of
Wlllsboro, n. Y, were in town last
week.
Miss Edith Bidwell has gone to Wor.
cester, Mass, where she has a situation
in an insane asylum.
A. n. Baldwin came very near losing a
span of horses in the lake Monday, but
succeeded in getting help and rescuing
them before they went under.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26
Thad N. Chapman&Co.,
Lumber Dealers.
Speclalties Bill Timber and
Clapboards.


We also make and keep on
hand birch and maple ceiling,
numbers I and ?. 1t is far
better than spruce and pine,
and costs less for the same
quality. 1t stays in place no
loose knots to drop out; takes
a fine finish, and has three
times the resistance Of soft
woods. Hardwood flooring,
plank and planed boards always
on hand.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26

The Vergennes minstrel and variety
entertainment, assisted by the L. V. NJ.
quartette and Estabrooks orchestra of
Rutland, played to well pleased and
crowded houses at the opera house Tues
day and Wednesday evenings.
Deputy Sheriff NJ. f. Chase of Rox.
bury arrived in town Friday and escor.
ted back to that mountain hamlet l.. j.
Steele and Mrs. Ella Ellis, who were
captured here by Deputy Sheriff Middle
brook and are badly wanted in that town
for alleged misdemeanors.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-26

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Other first-class securities for SALE cores
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