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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
PERSONAL MENTION.


Mr.. James A. Smith is home from a
business trip to New York and Washing
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Bliss of Burling-
ton are passing the week at Bread Loaf
Inn.
Mrs. T. NJ. Chapman and daughter,
Miss Jessie, are in New y ork for short
stay.
Miss Fannie Williamson returned on
Saturday to Barre 10 resume her school
duties.
Miss Anna Daniels has taken posi-
tion in millinery establishment at Ticon-
deroga, \. Y.
Mrs. George Miner and daughter f sic
of Helena, Mon, are in town for an eX-
tended visit to friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Towne came up on
Tuesday from New York after passing a
week in the city.
Miss Elga Stewart returned on Mon
da,v from Boston, where she had been
| for the past month.
Mr.. John Houston arrived home Mon
day from ten days visit among friends
in st. Lawrence county, n. Y.
Mr.. w. w. Wood started yesterday for
Ligonier, Ind, his former home. He
will be gone about week.
Capt. Daniel Z. Barrett has been reap
pointed to his former position as clerk in
the pension Office at Washington.
Mrs. Bott and daughter, Miss Mary,
went on Tuesday to Albany. n. Y, to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. j. Warner BOtt.
Miss Lillian Tracey of Burlington,
daughter of Col. a. 5. Tracey. has been
in town this week to visit friends.
Miss Emelyn Tiden came home on
Saturday from New York, where she had
been the guest of friends for month.
The epidemic of measles at st. Johns.
| bury has subsidized and Miss Maud Com
stock has gone back there to take charge
of her school again.
Mrs. w. z. Nash, who spent the win
ter with her sister. Mrs. SWett, in Cam
bridge, Mass. arrived in town Monday
on the way to her home in New Haven.
Mrs. A. w. Woolley and daughter
Miss Edna, who had been in New York
for the winter. arrived in town on The
afternoon of the Sth inst. and are at theil
summer home.
Mr.. c. c. Peck, deputy collector o.
Nucbpliici 10 SPChuihs9 t"o7NNNiN7 '"N I
ton with his family here. He wa:
stationed during the winter at Halifax
but on resuming his duties will 60 tC
Quebec for the summer.
II MIR. Charles A. Munroe. who graduated
Yffom the college last June and went tt
4 Chicago to study law, has passed the ex
Examinations and been admitted to the bar
He has entered into partnership witt
Thomas S. Mcclellan, leading Chcagt
lawyer. Il
v Charles J. Bullock Phi. D.. formerl,
4 principal of the Middlebury graded
school and now an instructor in eco
nomcs at Cornell university. has jus
published through Silver, Burdett q Co
of Boston a book. ''Introduction to tn
Study of Economics" 1t is a work o
over 800 pages and deals with all phase
, of the subject.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
COUNTY AND VICINITY NOTES.

The committee appointed to fix dates
for holding the Brandon fair has decided
on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 8
and 6. The association will hold the
fair at the Watson stock farm.
Bristol Is passing through an epidemic
4 of sickness and thus far this year there
have been - deaths.
The Fall Mountain Paper company is
getting out about 5000, 900 feet OF
spruce from the timber lands in Roches.
ter, Granville and Pittslield, to be floated
down White river this spring. This is
4 by far the largest amount ever cut by il
and furnishes with work many men. In
all its camps 1t probably has about POO
horses and as many men. In addition
large quantities OF poplar, cut in -four
foot lengths, are being CARED at Bethe
station to the same company.
DR.. F. p. Wheeler, for 40 years lead
/ ing physician of Bristol, died last Friday
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. j
Derby, in Burlington. DR.. Wheeler wa
born in New Haven in 1877 and obtained
his education at Middlebury college an
Castleton Medical college. His activ,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16

Total Assets, $3.50, 9,434.29
TRUSTEES.
c, +. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES p. SMITH, HENRY GREENE
j. l.. BARsTOw, A. g. PIERCE
HENRY WELLS.
receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either OF the first four business DAYS
OF any month draw interest from the st. II
made atterward interest will commence the
first OF the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Jan
uary lst and July l5t, compounding twice 8
year. There are no stockholders in this bank
All the earnings, less expenses, belong to de
positors. The rate otinterest depends on the
earnings and for the past twelve years has
beer "a ner cent, but by a law enacted
by the last legislature no savings bank can
pay more than
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16

Editor Morrison of Worthlngton, Ind,
"Sun" writes: "You have a valuable
prescription in Electric Bitters, and can
chez rfully recommend it for constipation
and sick headache, and as a general sys-
tenn tonic it has no equal" Mrs. Annie
Stehle, 2G25 Cottage Grove Ave, Chi
cagO, was all run down, could not eat
nor digest food, had backache which
never left her and felt tired and weary,
but six bottles of Electric Bitters re-
stored her health and renewed her
strength. Prices 80 cents and 81 90. Get
bottle at w. II. Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
4 PER CENT

until its surplus reaches ten per cent OF its
deposits, when a special dividend is provid.
ed for.
All taxes In this State are PAID by the BANK
on deposltt OF $l500 or less Deposits are
received in sums from 81 to $4,000, and no in.
terest will be paid on any sum in excess OF
this amount, except on deposits by widows,
orphans, administrators, executors, guar.
dians, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order OF court.
Funds may be sent by bank check or lratt
or postal money order and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information as
to standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury, or f. c.. Dixie,
Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
G. z. WARD Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16

If you wish to employ a Book keeper. stem.
ographer, telegraph operator or business as
sistant, apply to the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
JOLLY UNCLE JOSH.
HIS WEDDING GIFT TO POLLY.
REALISTIC ROMANCE OF MIDDLEBURY
WITH NAMES OF PROMINENT

A REALISTIC ROMANCE OF MIDDLEBURY,
WITH NAMES OF PROMINENT
BUSINESS MEN.
"Miss Summers - Polly -I-er-da,e e
L"
But the speeker took a header over
bashfulness, only to hear sweet;
"Yes, Charley"
"Can aspire to-er-to-that is"
Again lapse into silence, followed by
an encouraging
"Yes, Charley"
"Oh, If might only nope to-er-to
Another failure of language. 1t was
seemingly hopeless case, and it might
have been. only for denure;
"Charley, I've said yes twice, and If
you mean it, mean it, too, and-and-'
And to this day that young man will
insist that he popped the question.
All this happened away "out west
and it wasn't long before there was a
wedding. 1t was not long before there
came letter from Polly's Uncle Josh
back in Vermont, who wrote efiusiVely
of his delight at her exhibition OF
what he called grit" and proposed that
if the Young couple would locate at Mid.
dlebury he would start them up in life
as wedding gift.
OF course they accepted. and were
soon bidding their friends adieu.
A few weeks subsequent to the above
conversation a travel-stained couple ar
rived at Middlebury. Our friend Uncle
Josh took charge and took them to I
hotel.
"After breakfast" remarked the ole
man, "we'll 90 out and buy you an out
fit. 70 expedite matters | Will order
rig from L. o. Allen, who has Just leaset
the Fair grounds livery stable.n Tn
carriage arrived and as Polly viewed tn
stylish turnout, with prancing horses
elaborate trappings, and neatly dresses
driver at the reins, she expressed grea
delight. "This stable remarked Uncl
[Conttnued on 9th page.l
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16

practice of medicine was begun in the
town of Castleton one year after his
graduation in 1910. In the year follow
ing he married Miss Mary A. Dowd of
New Haven, who died l3 years ago.
After one years residence in Castleton
he removed to Bristol, where he re-
maihed for the long period of 40 years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16

President Mckinley announced Mon
hay the appointment of the following
commissioners "for the promotion of an
International agreement for bimet-
lllism:' Senator Edward o. Wolcott of
colorado, Hon. Charles j. Paine of Bos-
on. and ex-Vice President Adlai E.
stevenson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We make with the beginning OF new year
slight alteration in the price OF the REGIS
Ter, in allowing ten per cent discount when
|ald in advance.
we shall endeavor to make the paper more
Ind more acceptable to its many readers OF
10th sexes and all ages.
The serial book on the Horse, already be-
Iun, will be continued on the p1ge devoted
l. agricultural interests 1t WILL we believe,
I7hen finished be the most complete work
hat has ever yet been published on the sub
ect, certainly in the English language, and
: cost alone when in book form will be sew
raj times the price OF the paper for year.
Another serial, entitled "Vermont Illus
rated" also copyrighted, will appear in the
|aper, and begin as soon as we can complete
be material for its illustration.
The REGISTER during the summer seas
In will also give especial attention to the
Interest of summer travel, one OF the most
Important and interesting of our business
Interests. Information received from the
|arious summer resorts will be carefully ed
ed and published, including names OF visit
'rs when furnished.
In order to extend the circulation through
but the State we make the following offer
Ilubs of - new subscribers will be furnished
he REGISTER for one year tor s25, and, in adj
ition, we VIII give to each former OF club
ne copy of the Morgan Register, - book.
In every town in the State where we have
& subscribers we viii obtain special cores
bondent to furnish local news.
We have decided to send out the first
REGISTER supplement, containing the opening
|hapters of "Vermont Illustrated', with the
ssue OF the paper for July ,, having secured
|he desired additional pictures during our
|ecent vi aft TO New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
DIONNE & CIRARO
Merchant TaiIOrS,

Are now ready for spring
trade. Do you want a good fit
ting and elegantly made suit
for Easter? Come and see
us early and we will give you
a bargain. Remember that we
guarantee a fit, and guarantee
our work, and sell you cheaper
than ever before. Don't miss
this opportunity to save a few
dollars on nobby suit. Give
us your order now. Call and see
our magnificent lot of samples.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
NOTICE.

have sold to my son George d. Elliott his
time during the remainder OF his minority
and claim none o; his earnings since the first
of last December. &. \, ELLIOT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
Just a Word

About that "Royal Lion"
Japan tea-Buy one pound
of it and give it a thor
ough trial, and if is not
perfectly satisfactory bring
back what you have left
and get your money back
for the whole pound pur,
chased. Can anything be
more fair ?
96B% 2 Cans Good Peas for 25c.
3 Tomatoes 25c.
4 Sweet Corn 25c.
Yours for fine groceries,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
"ThC Old Bee Hive"
40 YEARS IN CARPETS
AND DRY GOODS.

Three floors 30 ft. 75 #. are used for
our manufacturing and salesrooms.
Af'er Spring housecleaning is the best
time to put down new carpets.
When your old carpets are taken up
let us show you how cheaply we can re-
place them with new floor coverings.
"THE OLD BEE HIVE" is the old
est Dry Goods House in Burlington
doing business without change of name
or location.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-16
"A SCRAP OF PAPER"

THE comedy, "a Scrap of Paper, or the
Adventures of Love Letter." will be
presented at the town hall on Friday
evening, April %, by the senior class of
the local high school. Music will be
provided by Vittum's orchestra of five
pieces. The admission will be % cents
with reserved seats at 80 cents. Seats
will go on sale at Sterns' next Monday.
Following is the
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Prosper CNuramont, NJ. Scott Gooding.
Baron De La Gaciere, Reid l.. Carr.
Brsemouche landed proprietor and natur.
allst, Allen H. Nelson.
Anatoe (his ward), Fred A. Hughes.
Baptiste q ervant)
Francois (servant of Prosper
Harlow \. Whitney.
Louise De La Glac1ere, Jessie j. Brainerd.
Mile Suzanne De Russevile
L. Bernlce Thomas
Mathilde (sister to Louise, Jessie A Lane.
NJ Mlle Zenobie. Cecile NJ Child.
Madame Dupont (housekeeper),
Grace Z. james
Pauline (maid), Maude f. Mellen,
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-04-10
CYCLING.

It was at Canadian race meet In
Is. Fred L.ouGhcad was present. and,
being the star OF the country. had won
all four races Of the day, says Bear
inEs.
That's good" said Fred to a friend
standing near. II promised this stone
to my sister, and she viii HeElad got
st."
But your sister IS not present, and
Fne could not have seen these particu
lar diamonds. Ho~ could she say
which one che wanted"
oh. but she saw them nii right
These diamonds are familiar Ia her, %
said Fred. II owned thom once, and
sold them only this morning 10 the pro-
motors here. Now they belong to me
again, and can give her the one she
wanted
Loughead won sevcnty-elght hrsts IN
%. and Zimmerman one hundred and
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-04-10

OIL CITY-Rivcr , feet 10 inches and
rislng. Weather cloudy and cold.
wARREN-Ri . feet. Weather
cloudy and cold.
GREENSBORO--Rivcr II feet and
rising, Weather cloudy and cold, The
James G. Blaine Is due up and down on
Saturday
MOUNTAINEERING Il feet ind
rising. Weather, sprInkinG rain; mer-
curry at ~.
observation-disclosures 10 feet anu
rising at the dam. Raining.
Observation-Disclosures II feet
inchcs and rising Weather, cloudy and
cold. Passed up-The Virginia. Passed
down-Thc II. *. Bedford. The ferry
boat. Nathaniel which has been
aground on the West Virginia shore,
FOR several weeks was gotten niloat TINS
evening, after being repaired.
,PARIEERSBURG-The ONO river IS
ls feet 10 inches aud rising rapidly.
Passed up and dOwn-The columbia
Passed up--Thc Argand aud Adele
Passed downLThe Hudson. Due down.
The Ben Hur. The Hudson's plot re,
ports dangerous Fnag ono huhdlHd
Yards nboVe Cuptina Island, Pilots com
ing up nrc warned to keen TO the FiEAt
The Little KlnawhH IL rising last. flu'
timber now anticipated. Locals on
time.
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HENMO0D.
LlvoNswI Items From tie Lively Tnd"''
trial Town.

trial TOWn'
Tho sick raiIroader who Is being cared
for at the city building win be able 10
leave for his home In Sharon, Pa, IN
a few days. He came here a week ago
in search Of bis sister, who has recent
~ moved to Canal Dover. While here
he took sick and being without money,
was forced to seek the city building.
THE children were in their element
yesterday. and an old-tlme 'harbinger
OF spring was on deck at the same time.
1t was the performing bear and his
antics drew large crowd. which les
sened at times as the bruins attend"
ants passed the hat.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock the
Knights OF ST. John VIII organize ~
ladies' auxiliary here; the ceremony VIII
take place at ST Johns hail. and VIII
be an interesting event to the order ana
friends.
A farewell party to John polan, OF
Grafton. was rendered, Thursday even
Ing at the residence OF Mr. James Ger
agility. A large number was present,
and the evening was enjoyably spent,
Samuel Armour Is down from Du-
quesRe, Pa, 10 attend the funeral OF nus
mother, whose death occurred Thursday
morning.
Yesterday ]. W. Yates, the wife de-
sertcr. was taken TO Moundsville TO
serve out thirty day sentence.
Great interest Is being taken in the
quarterly meeting at the VI. i. church,
tomorrow.
Peter Joyce has recovered from his
illness, and is conducting his tailor SHOP
as OF yoFe.
The Riverside steel workers VIII
meet at the city hall Monday morning
Louis Goecke Is improving his prop
erty on Main and Water streets
Mrs. William Linsley was calling on
friends in McMechen yesterday.
Dr. Melghen returned from q bTiet
visit 20 LittletOn. yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-04-10

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-The Aus
trAlian base ball players who are start
ing out on tour OF the world, have ar
rived in this city on the steamer Mono
wal. They will spend few days N
sightseeing before practlcing Tor thsli
opening game. which VIII be with the
OlympicS "A week from Sunday at Cen
trGl park. The nPrvy athletes who
have coma thousands OF miles to AS
certain how the best ball players OF
Australia compare with those OF this
country and 10 learn points II defciRn;
are thirteen in number. The team has
several substitutes, so they may play
cricket a. well as base ball.
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E'rECEET NATrERs.
4 Runaway EuElnS sm'AHhs' ThinBS'
NeVyS Notes aud IpSFsOhAlI.

News Notes aud PSruOhAII.
\ peculiar acclden. occurred In the
Baltimore & Ohio yard at Benwood
Junction. yesterday morning about 1890
a. ~ Engine No. ST. IN charge OF En-
sineer John Garyey aud Fireman Err.
nest Brostmeyer, had been run OIL OF
the round. house for train No. g. BY
some means the steam from the throt'
tie escaped unnoticed and oil at once
the engine started on down the track.
Engineer Carney, who WIS on the
uround at the time. lcaped aboard, but
could not get It stopped The engine ran
down the ice-hOuse track 20 MCMeCheh
and crashed into yHrd engine No llO'.
pushing It into u train standing there,
smashing a cAbooSe and several ears
before ne could get Il stopped. Fireman
BroStmeyer sprdined his wrist very
badly In the accident No blame can be
attached to anyone for the occurrence.
as Engineer GRrveY used every means
at his command to prevent the accident.
Mr.. ". q. McMachen has commenced
work on anew four-story brick build
ing on the corner OF Pike street and Nc
Nechen avenue. il Is 20 be sixty feet
wide, by one hundred feet LONG. The
lower story IL to be used bY Mr.. Nc
Necheu as q place OF business and the
upper portion as a hall.
There was bad slip in the narrOWS
below town. yesterday morning. the re-
suit OF the heavy rains. All trains were
delayed several hours.
Gus Jones aud Frank Kincaid, Of the
baltimore & Ohio shop force, have re-
signed their positions to 60 into other
business.
MIR, Charles Stewart, recently OF Ok
lahoma. contemplntes q trip to Hunt
lpgton, W. Va, in the near future.
- ]. stewart. OF steubenviiie. O.. Is
visiting his son. Brakeman Thomas
Stewart
Edward Morris aud wife are visiting
friends in Bridgeport.