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Evening journal., 1897-01-26
IT WAS A COLD DAY.
THE THERMOMETER RANGES
FROM TO 13 DEGREES FOR
FORTY EIGHT HOURS.


FORTY EIGHT HOURS.
Winter has evidently set in in earn
est and II yesterday and to-day are
fair examples of the balance Of the cold
wave. that wave is a "corker." The
thermometer yesterday registered as
low as s degrees. and in the night it
again dropped to that figure, while to-
day II has ranged from Q to l3.
So cold was it last night that the
streets were almost deserted, and
the street car travel was the poor
est for many months. There were
some skaters out at Barley Mill and
Shellpot. but they returned to the city
early
The Christiana, Brandywine and
Mill Greek are frozen solid, excepting
a small part OF the Christiana near the
Delaware, which is kept open by the
moving tugs. A number OF skaters
started up the Christiana this morning
10 Newport.
The intense cold last night caused a
number Of water pipes in the city to
freeze and burst.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
ONE CENT.
THE NEW BONDS SOLD.

CONSIDERABLE INTEREST MANI
TESTED BY THE BROKERS.
EQUITABLE TRUST COMPANY
THE HIGHEST BIDDER.
The bids for the new bonds issued by
City Council, amounting to $4,000,
were opened this afternoon by City
Treasurer Adams. There were nine
teen bidders, and these were divided
between brokers from New York, Phil
adelphia and Wilmington.
These were the bids received:
Isaac A. Supplee, $4 for 5000.
Taylor & Stevenson, Philadelphia,
81 ,O02.5O each; or $685. 900 for all.
George w. Blahorn Company, Phila-
delphia, S104 for any two series.
Hyland & Major, $2,340.SO for all.
DR.. e. c. Honeywell, $50 for $1,000.
j. r. Moore Company, $l8l,2S1 for
all
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Com
pany. SlS2. .625 for all.
Lamprecht Brother, Cleveland, $22.6S
premium.
Street & Wyhes, of New York s4,-
500.S0 for all
r. r. Robinson, Of Wilmington, slO2
for all.
Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company $4,S92 for all.
e. Beekman rnderhill, Jr., Of New
York. 50 ,24O.44 for all.
Glandenning Company, Of Philadel-
phia, S2.066.40 for all.
Dick Brothers. Philadelphia, slSO,ll3
for all.
Fonsor. Leach Company, S2,O416O
for all.
Klyboldte & Co., New York
Scott Company, OF Wilmington, $751;
39O.SS for all.
Pennewell Everett, New York, sS,
4O736 for all
The entire lot was awarded to the
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Com
Danv
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
YOUNG PEopLE no MEET.

John w. Wetherill and Calvin M.
Merritt, two Of the representatives Of
the r. Il. Church of the Covenant in
the Young Peoples Association, Of the
r E. Churches, of Philadelphia and
New York, attended a meeting Of the
executive committee, in Philadelphia,
last night, to arrange for the confer
ence to be held on February %.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
REAL EsrarE

FOR SALE.-New dwellings and a store
property. Dwellings, Nos. 1912, 1914 and
1918 Market street; a dwelling southwest
corner Thirteenth and King streets /;
also store and dwelling at northwest
dress T. II. MELVIN, No. 525 East Ninth
street
FOR SALE-A number Of new houses
with modern improvements, on the West
Side OF the city; prices range from 81 500
to $1,000. Inquire of A. l.. JOHNSON,
Eighth and Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
WILMINGTON INDUSTRIAL
PROVEMENT COMPANY.

The Wilmington Industrial Improve
ment Company held its annual meet
ing last night at No. 9O2 Market street.
The business condition of the com
pany was reported TO be flourishing.
Several large firms paying $4,000 per
annum in wages have been brought
to this city through the efforts of this
company. 1nis is the board of direc-
tors for the ensuing year.: Alfred ID.
Warner william Lawton. Walter d.
Bush, William ID. Mullen Jr. Daniel
w. Taylor. Andrew l.. Johnson, Joseph
L. Carpenter, Jr.. William f. Smalley,
Jr., Archibald S. Reed William G..
Philips and Alvin r. Morrison. OIL
GERS: President. William Lawton; sec
retary. William F. Smalley, Jr.; treas
urer. ID. w. Taylor.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
GREAT CONFEDERATION
Fierce Fire Raging in Phila-
delphia To-day.
wANAMAKEEs STORE IN FLAMES


WHOLE BLOCKS ARE DOOMED AND
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH
OF PROPERTY ARE GOING UP IN
SMOKE.
Special Despatch Evening Journal.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. ga large
fire is raging on Market street between
Thirteenth and Broad, and Market
and Filbert streets.
The fire started in Hirsh & Bro. g
umbrella store and rapidly spread in
other directions
About $50 this morning the south
west end of Wanamaker's store caught,
and the lower floor was completely
burnt up. The store is now closed.
A general alarm was sounded and all
the engines in the city are at work.
About Z o'clock this morning Police
man Charles Wright noticed smoke
pouring out of the basement OF the
rear establishment of Hanscom Bro
theirs, whose store fronts at 1917 Market
street. The policeman hurried TO the
fire box at Thirteenth and Market
streets and turned in an alarm.
The six-story iron front building at
Nos. 1909, 1871 and 1913 Market street
is occupied by Hirsh & Bro. umbrella
manufacturers; Dennetts Restaurant
Company, and Hanscom Brothers. gro
GERS, respectively. The whole of the
upper floors are occupied by Hirsh &
Bro. as a mandatory.
In short time the rear of Dennctt' s
was in flames, and Hirsh Bros estab-
lishment followed within a few min
utes.
Just before o'clock the fire burst out
of the rear windows on the upper floor
of the Hanscom building, and about
the same time the roof fell in, allowing
the full fury Of the flames to be seen
and felt
The heat was intense, and In front ol
the City Hall people were compelled tC
vacate the sidewalk in order to ayoiC
being burned Market street was alsC
deserted.
The furious heat set fire to a number
of the upper windows Of the City Hall
though these were easily extinguishe,
by the use Of buckets Of water.
Policemen from all districts in thI
city were called to the scene to protec
life and property and preserve order.
Just after S o'clock the main tower O
John Wanamaker's establishment
caught fire at Thirteenth and Marke
streets. The building is here. six stor
les in height, surmounted by a cloc
tower. The fire caught in an upper COZ
ner, and burned slowly down. N
water could be gotten TO the endanger
ed point at first because the outbrea
was totally unexpected.
The centre tower, over the main en-
, trance en- Market street also caugh
and burned down the front. and all tn
plate glass windows along Marke
street were broken by the heat.
The establishment of Blum Brothers
manufacturers of coats, suits and ladies
waists. at No. 1919 Market stree
caught fire from the rear basement an
d side of Hanscom Brothers, just befor
s, and in a brief time was a mass G
flames.
The water tower, which is kept a
> Twentieth and Market street, was telC
Z phoned fer and arrived about o'clocl
( A few minutes later 1t was playing o
q Wanamaker's building.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
NAY BE REFLECTED.

The second commission appointed to
condemn the Cleland property, at the
foot NJ Seventh street, met yesterday
and made an award Of $3.50. The first
award was s492.6O, but this was re-
iected. The second award may also be
rejected.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
GERMAN ACTORS.

A company Of German actors from
Philadelphia gave a theatrical per-
formance last night at the German
Hall. The company should study their
parts before coming to Wilmington
again. The play was spoiled by the au-
dience distinctly hearing the prompters
vOicn
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
TO LOAD PETROLEUM.

The kryolite bark Serene, a sister
ship to the Calcium and Salina. now at
the Jackson and Sharp Company's
shipyard, has been chartered in Phila-
delphia to load refined petroleum for
London.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
vERDICT AGAINST A TUG.

A verdict for $500 was rendered in
the Court of Common Pleas, Philadel-
phia, yesterday, against the tug b. v.
McCaulley, for alleged negligence in
the drowning of boatman year ago,
in the Delaware river, in front Of the
city Of Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-The thirty-sixth series of
stock or the Perpetual Savings and Loan
Association is now being issued first pay
ment Is due January 4, 1897. Shares can
be obtained at any time at the office
northeast corner of Fifth and Shipley
EDWARD ANDREWS. President.
WILLIAM II. GIBBONS. Secretary.
NOTICE is hereby given that in confor-
nifty with the act entitled AN Act Con-
cerning Private Corporations, passed at
Dover, on March IA, A. D., 1888, applca-
tlon will be made before the Hon. Igna-
thus G. Grub. associate justice of the Su-
erior Court, at chambers, on Saturday.
m, to Incorporate the Architect and En-
S. GARLAND,
Attorney for Incorporators.
Wilmington, Del. January 49, 1897.
NOTICE.-THE COUNTY ASSESS
ment is now completed and may be seen
at the following places:
First district-First ward. James Har-
kins cigar store, No; 2l5 West Fourth
street Second ward, Michael GIlespies
cigar store. No. COZ East Third street
Fourth ward, Joseph Cross's barber shop,
Fourth and Lombard streets. Eighth
ward, Charles +. Taylors cigar store
Sixth and Lombard streets.
Second district-Third ward, New York
Tea Store, northeast corner Fourth and
Monroe streets. Fifth ward. Nancy
Quigley's saloon. No. 500 Madison street.
Tenth ward. Margaret Harkins saloon,
Pleasant and jackson streets. Eleventh
ward, Robert Cottinghams saloon. No.
800 Maryland avenue. Twelfth ward,
Phllp r. Shea's saloon, Fourth and Scott
Third district-sixth ward. William H.
Lloyds grocery store, No. 105 King street.
Seventh ward. William b. Smith. Jr. s
grocery store, northwest corner Delaware
avenue and Jefferson street. Ninth ward,
Joseph j.. Rigbys cigar store, No. 1000
The assessors will be in session at the
Court 5ouse lLevy Court room on Janu-
airy IS, q, 2S, % and 3d. for the purpose of
making any corrections and placing any
name on the assessment list that may
have been omitted.
]. d. MCoY.
First District.
JAMES F. EARLY,
Second District.
CHARLES WHANN.
Third District.
dersisned will apply to the Legislature at
it's present session, for a divorce from his
wife, Sarah W. Springer. -,,l,r,
Wilmington. Del. Jan. &c, 1897
NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersisned will apply to the Legislature at
its present session, for a divorce from her
husband, John H. Hooten; ,,oorr,,
Wilmington. Del, Jan. p. 1897.
NOTICE is hereby given that the IN
dersigned viii apply to the Legislature
at its present session, for divorce from
ncr nuSDdnOi W lllldIn II. MluusOI.
EZRAY *. WINDSOR.
Wilmington, Del, Jan. p, 1897.
NOTICE is hereby given that the under
signed will apply to the Legislature at it,
present session, fora divorce from her hus
band, George Il. Cole. LENA NJ. COLE.
Wilmington, Del, Jan. l5, 1897.
NOTICE is hereby given that the un
dersigned will apply to the Legislature
at its present session for divorce from
her husband, Samuel-B; Hunter,
MARY HUNTER.
Wilmington. Del, Jan. p, 1891
NOTICE is hereby given that the un
dersigne0 will apply TO the Legislature
at its present session for a divorce from
her husband, w. Dennis Redmond
SALLIE Il. REDMOND.
Wilmington, Del, Jan. Is, 1897.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
THE BOYS RELEASED.

Harry Kessler. Richard Onansley and
were arrested on the charge of break
ing into the store of George L. Norris,
on West Second street. were dismissed
by Judge Ball last night with repri-
mand.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
HIS HAND FROZEN.

William Kelly. a Postal Telegraph
Company messenger, had one of his
hands frozen while riding bicycle last
night He received medical attention
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR Restaurant, No. ) East
Fourth street. Everything complete to
do business. Will be sold cheap. Good
stand TO the right party. For terms call
or address William r. Windish. corner
Seventh and Shipley streets, between the
hours of and O'clock D. M
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
VESSEL AND CARGO LOST.

The bark Payson Tucker, recently re-
ported lost, struck Antigua, Windward
Islands. while bound from Demerara to
the Delaware Breakwater. with a cargo
of sugar Both the vessel and cargo be-
came a total loss.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
HAD HIS LEG BROKEN.

J. E. Maui, who lives at the south
east corner of Sixth and Lombard
streets, and is employed by the p, w.
& B. railroad, had one of his legs
broken while shifting cars at Queens
town, Md, yesterday. He was brought
to this city and sent to the Delaware
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
COLD WEATHER

COLD WEATHER
We do a large mail order business. order
what you want by postal. We will take
care of you In price and quality of goods
and deliver them to you promptly.
.Granulated Sugar, 4iac 10.
Choice Table Peaches, 10c. can.
New Soup Beans, &c. qt.
Our trade is becoming large on our ex-
ira choice Creamery Butter, 22c. Try IL
on your table to-day.
HUTCHINSON'S Sixth and King streets.
All goods promptly delivered.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
WANTED


NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to learn Bookkeep-
ing, Shorthand, Typewriting, Banking,
uring, ETC., at Goldey College, Sth and
Market SITS. Day and Evening Sessions.
Graduates aided to positions. Easy month";
" or weekly payments, when desired. Cir
culars free. Call or write.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
HELP WANTED

WANTED.-Threeg good. reliable men to
solicit the wholesale, retail and manufac-
turing trade in Delaware Pennsylvania
Hotel.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
SEVENTH AND KING.

II. T. Sergeant, dealer in coal and
wood. Large pea coal for family use.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
50. GOO FoR MRS. KING.

Delaware Lodge. No. 3. A. o. u. w.
has paid, through IT'S recorder, J. T..
Prentiss, the sum Of $1,000 to the
widow Of Alfred M. King, who died on
January 3 Prompt payment is tho
motto of the A. o. u. W.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
Y. NJ c. A. sTATE CONVENTION.

Several members OF the local Y. M.
c. A. viii attend the state convention
Of Delaware. Maryland and West Vir-
ginia and the District Of Columbia,
which will be held on February 10, at
Frederick, Nd.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
FoR REM

FOR RENT-A desirable coal yard on
Maryland avenue, and desirable office
room in w. q n. r. r.. Passenger Station,
French street Apply 100 Maryland avenue.
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
Will BE PROSECUTED.

Your correspondent asked Attorney
General White yesterday afternoon
Evening journal., 1897-01-26
REAPPOINTED JUSTICE.

Governor Tunnel has made his first
appointment outside of his secretary of
state, acknowledgement and staff He
has reappointed, for the term Of seven
years, David Green justice of the peace
and notary public for Baltimore hun
dred. This will be cheering news to
other justices OF the peace who desire
to be reappointed, as it demonstrates
that the new governor is not opposed TO
making reappointments in this branch
of the service.
WILL BE PROSECUTED.
Your correspondent asked Attorney
xKrhffo ,-,e.t,,.t,.r
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

NOTICE-The thirty-sixth series of
stock OF the Perpetual Savings and Loan
Association Is now being issued; first pay
ment is due January 4, 1897. Shares can
be obtained at any time at the office
northeast corner of Fifth and Shipley
streets
EDWARD ANDREWS. President
Evening journal., 1897-01-26

Continued on sixth r-Ks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
RIProN.

On Sunday morning last our lost snow
began to come back to us, and continued
to come down through the day, giving
us some two or three inches.
1t is expected that the Rev. G.. w.
Pierce, "a former pastor of the Congre-
gational church, will in the near future
deliver a lecture under the auspices of the
post on "The navy before the war, and
the army from 1860 to 1870" lie is a
clear thinker and forcible speaker.
The Rev. Mr.. Becker was suddenly
called by telegram few days ago to
MiddletOwn to preach a funeral sermon,
and therefore made arrangements with
the Rev. II. G. Powers to fill his APP
pointments here and at East Middlebury,
which was done to the acceptance of
those that attended.
There was birthday party at the
residence of ID. p. Mills on the evening
of the 9TH inst, to commemorate the
seventeenth anniversary of Miss Esther's
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
NEW HAVEN.


Charles Peck is in a precarious con-
diton.
Leroy c. Russell is expected home for
the holidays.
Do not fail to attend the drama "Un.
der the Laurels.'
in town this week.
George d. Hinman is to spend the
winter in California.
The Colonial club met Tuesday even
ing at A. p. Roscoes.
Miss Mabel Brooks of Swanton, is
visiting friends in town.
Prof. l.. \. Brown is arranging for a
lecture course this winter.
The annual sale of pews at the Con-
gregatonal church took place on Mon
day.
Mrs. Mary Z. Roscoe is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Warren, in Springfield,
Mass.
The Broollsville school opened ON Mon
day with Miss Louise Marie Converse of
Bridport as teacher.
The Congregational society will hold a
second adjourned meeting next Tuesday
at o'clock p. IN.
Moses DePoutee has 100 hens from
which he has sold 1917 dozen eggs the
past years for which he received $40.
Herbert Conant of Chicago is visiting
his mother and brothers. Mr.. Conant
has not been in Vermont for - years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley of Salisbury were
guests of Triumph lodge, J. o. G. r.,
Friday evening. Mr.. Kelley is one of
tbeeflicers of the grand lodge.
z Cards are out for the marriage of
President Ezra Brainerd of Mddlebury
college and Miss Mary Ellen Wright of
New Haven to be solemnlzed at the Con-
gregational church at II o'clock, Dec. %.
Rev. c. n. Thomas will perform the
ceremony.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

advent into this troubled world. AS
near as can be learned there was house
full of guests. lots of nice presents and a
good time generally.
At the last meeting of j. j. Hale Post
the following officers were elected for
the coming year: S. c. Gibbs, c.; ID.
G. Bent, $. V. c.; J. 5. Chandler, j. v.
G. G. j. Hodges, Q. NJ; j. i. Cook,
Chap. G. w. Farmer, O. d.; w. CALVIN,
O. c.; II. G. Powers, Sarg.; b. T.
Tucker Adlt.; G. $. Albee, 5. NJ; ii. l..
Spoor, delegate; G. e. Hale, alternate.
Your correspondent has seen a letter
from c. W. Matthews in regard to credit
given in the REGISTER of the l0th inst.
for donation Of books to the library,
in which he says that that is a mistake
and that he was not the donor. The
mistake arose from the fact that his
name was written in several of the vol
umes If there is any blame, the writer
will take the whole and ask Mr. NJ S
pardon, only saying chat the item was
written because lac supposed credit
ought to be made. The editor viii in-
form Mr.. NJ. who the writer is.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
County l1ems.
ADDISON.

- Mr.. HIndes died at his home in Addi-
son, Friday, Nov. 10, at I 80 p. m, aged
81 years, after an illness of ten months
from consumption. The funeral was
largely attended at the Methodist church
at Bridport, Sunday, Nov. 2l, Mr.. Cady
officiating. Interment was in Bridport
village cemetery. The home, society
and church, of which he has been a
member since his youth, will miss him
from all the capacities of life. Mr..
lIndes was earnest, helpful and faithful,
good neighbor. useful citizen, an up
right man in all his dealings. The world
in which he lived is better for the life he
lived in it, Christike deeds thus inter-
woven cannot die; they shall endure as
part of history set in motion by the
Christ himself. So to Christ we give all
the praise for all such companions and
fathers as the ones who have left u.s..
The deceased leaves a widow, two
daughters. Mrs. G.. w. Grandy of Addi-
son and Mrs. w. II. lockwood of Bird
port. and u sister, Mrs. George Whitford
of Michigan, to mourn his loss.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

turned to her home last Friday some.
what improved in health.
There we're nine persons received on
probation, six baptized zone into full
membership and two received by letter
into the NJ. f. church last Sunday.
The officers and teachers Of the sun
day school desire TO meet the Sunday
school scholars and their parents on Dec.
% ut y. m. in the lower room of the
church for a Christmas gathering and
good time.
Rev.J NJ. Smith has just finished a
large pulpit painting, which will be used
to Illustrate the sermon next Sunday
evening, Dec. 10. The subject will be,
"On the Wrong Side of the Fence" a
good attendance is expected.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
EAST MIpDLERuRY.

Joseph Gotta has moved Into one of
Tupper's tenement houses on School
street.
A series of meetings are held at the
Methodist church this week, conducted
by Miss Raymond, of Saratoga Springs,
and Mr.. Estey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs of Leicester, MI.
and Mrs. Frank Edgerton, and Miss
Essie Ames of South Wallingford visited
at Mrs. d. A. Damon's on the sth.
There will be Christmas concert and
tree at the Methodist church on Friday
evening, Dec. n. Efforts are being put
forth to make this the best concert ever
held there. An admission fee of 10 cents
will be charged, the money to go on the
fund for repairing church. 1t is an
object all should feel an interest in and
must receive attention soon, or services
cannot be held there. A cordial invita-
ton is given to all. Please to bring
your presents for the tree. Children
under twelve years admitted free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
WEST CoRNwAlI.

Not very newsy; same old story, more
rain and muddier than ever.
The sewing circle in the south part of
the town met Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. c. NJ. Lanes.
The "social" at Franklin f. Foote'S
last Friday evening was well attended,
considering the bad roads.
Nelson Mayhem who has been seriously
i'll for some time with inflammatory
rheumatism, is some better.
A little child, five months old, of
Daniel Austin was buried in the Austin
family lot in the east cemetery Tuesday
afternoon.
Fred Bingham has built a dam across
the brook running through his farm.
The water covers over an area of one
and a half acres of ten feet in depth
at its deepest. He expects to get his
supply of ice there. 1t seems a great
success. He calls it "Big Crystal Lake"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
ORWELL.


Mrs. c. L. Ray & Son are spending a
few days with the ladys father, w. O..
Ray of Brandon.
w. IL. Vincent and family attended the
fiftieth anniversary of his fathers we'd
ding in East Montpelier last week.
District Deputy Charles Chapman Wis
Tuesday evening. There was large
delegation from Shoreham and Orwell.
The meeting was followed by banquet
at Eagle Inn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17


Mamie Hatch is home from Bristol on
the sick list.
Miss Gcrtie Varuev has been employed
ms assistant teacher at the ''coruers.'
Mrs VIM. Eddy, Mrs. Arthur Bristol
ann Miss Mabel Bushey are improving.
Mrs. A.T Morgan IS In Middlebury
this week the guest of O.. J.. Green and
wife,
Beef is and cents per pound; pork,
81 butter, lG and II; eggs, p cents per
dozen.
Mrs Geo. Hammer ana sou are spend
ing "a few weeks with her parents n
Charlotte.
Mouzo Dauforth and wife returned
home Monday from Mas -achu~setts,
where they have been visiting friends.
Mrs. Henry Clay is very ill., She had
shock of paralysis saturday and is
notexpected TO live but few days.
The marriage of sydney Buttles of
Ripton and Miss Minnie Moulton was
solemnized at the home of the bride Dec.
S by Geo. Dearborn, Justice of the peace.
Deputy Sheriff Sargent has subpWnaed
twenty-siX witnesses on the Davis Cush-
man case and twelve on the Poland
Barrett case to appear before the grand
jurors at AIiddlebury this week.
Elmer Parent had the misfortune to
sever his great toe and cut another badly
while chopping on the mountain recent
ly. He placed his toe back on and
splinted it up with sticks before starting
for home
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

Mrs l.. d. Rhodes is on the sick list.
Miss Mary Church visited in Ripton
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Marsh have moved
to Granville village.
Josie Caswell of Ripton is visiting his
sister. Mrs. G. j Fiske.
Mrs. Leonard has returned from her
visit in New Hampshire.
Miss Eva Holly of Rochester is attend
ing school at the village.
Mr.. Carey of Rochester is at work for
Mr. Nichols in the Wheeler blacksmith
shop.
Leon Albee Of Rochester is teaching
dancing school at the village and large
attendance is reported.