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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14

Wednesday morning, but returned home
sick before noon. Medical aid was sum-
moned and it was decided he had ruptur-
ed blood vessel and was bleeding in
ternally. Counsel was called and every
thing done that could be done to relieve
him, but he grew rapidly worse and died
I thursday about | a. m. Smith was
young man much esteemed by all who
made his acquaintance. He was a MEM
Der of the |. O. G. r. and they were
nearly all in attendance at his funeral.
Four of them served as bearers. His
funeral was held Sunday at p. M. at
the NJ. f. church. Mrs. Barker conduct
ed the exercises. The house was filled
with friends who had come to pay this
last tribute of love and esteem to their
young friend and show their deep SYM
pathy to the family who had been so
suddenly and sadly afflicted. Many low
ing hands covered his casket with beau
tiful flowers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
BRISTOL.

II. b. Allen, who has been sick the
past week, is improving.
There were 80 deaths in town in 1897,
while in 1896 there were only %.
Mrs. a. E. Allen, Mrs. r. NJ. Carl and
Mrs. VIM. Aldrich are among those who
are sick.
5. Il. Monroe Of Lincoln has moved
here and occupies the Battles house on
Spring street.
w. f. Hanks has bought the Interest
of \. A. Hanks at Huntsville of the
Hanks brothers.
Deacon Casey and wife visited at j. II.
Peck's on East street Wednesday and
Thursday of this week.
Miss Edith Ellison, who has been at
the hospital in Burlington, has returned
much improved in health.
Ira f. Stewart has bought the interest
of 4. G. Her in the grocery and pro-
vision store of Stewart and Heir.
Charles l. Hatch of Waterbury was in
town oyer Sunday, coming to attend the
funeral of Smith Hatch of Lincoln.
j. w. Page has moved his law Office
from IoOIuS over ID. a. AlhluH uIuR
store to rooms in the Drake Farr block.
Dwight Eddy of Monkton has bought
out the business of f. f. Hill, who did
the trucking for the Bristol Manufacture
ing company.
Mrs. Jesse Stearns returned to her
home in New York on Saturday. She
was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. N.
F. Dunshee and Mrs. Towner.
1t commenced raining here Wednesday
morning and rained nearly all day spoil
ing the sielghing and delaying the draw
ing of pulp logs and logs for the Bristol
Manufacturing company There are
about fifty teams drawing pulp logs.
The Bristol Manufacturing company
expect to buy from 100000 to 2,000,-
900 feet of lumber to be used in their
business the coming year. A. l.. Cain
wants 900 feet of birch for his spool
and bobbin factory. The pulp company
have 100000 of spruce logs skidded at
South Lincoln, which will be drawn
here if sleighing lasts long enough.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
County 11ews.
ADDISON.

ADDISON.
Mrs. w. J. Wood is slowly improving.
A. d. Pond is very low with kidney
trouble.
c. w. Read is again quite low with
heart trouble.
Mrs. Mary Owen has returned to town,
the guest of c. E. Mclean.
Dan o Bren of Burlington has been in
town the past few days buying stock.
DR.. Grinell of Burlington was in town
the 9th, called here by the illness of c..
w. Read.
Carlton Hanks has purchased farm in
Cornwall, and expects soon to move his
family there.
\ son of William Wood cut his head
quite severely while coasting on Church
hill Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Kate Barrow has returned from
Burlington to care for her son. George,
who is ill with pneumonia.
Ezra Tucker is now cutting ice in
Otter creek, and our farmers are fast fill
ing in next seasons supply.
There will be a cottage meeting this
friday evening, the l4th, at the home
of Jane NJ. Smith. All are cordially in
vited.
There is prospect of the erection of a
shirt factory in town in the near future
on the land of l.. p. Tracy, adjoining the
cheese factory.
There will be an entertainment in the
Baptist church, followed by an oyster
supper in the vestry Friday evening, the
DIST. The entertainment promises to be
a fine one, and full house is expected.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14

Maryette Farr is on the sick list.

Maryette Farr is on the sick list.
Mrs. Alonzo Cady of Fargo, S. Oak,
is visiting at Harvey Farr's.
Jesse u. Farr left Wednesday to visit
his brother George in Rutland.
The w. c. Il. U. meets the goth at p.
m. with Mrs. Annette Morgan.
Oliver King had his hand badly hurt
while working in Cain & Bartlett's mill
the first of the week.
Silas Bagley is in poor health and has
been moved to Nathan Varney's, where
he is being tenderly cared for.
Geo. Turner's child died Thursday
morning after brief illness. The funer-
al was held Saturday at l p. m, at
Jerusalem school house, Rev. True Hill
Dictated.
//Smith Hatch died at his home the 9th,
aged IL years. He went to school
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14

The young people of Brooksville will
give musical and literary entertain
ment in the church on Saturday evening
of tins week, under the direction of L. \.
Baker. No admission will be charged
and all are cordially invited. The pro
gram will include recitation by Miss
Louise Marie Converse, teacher of the
Brooksville school, a defamation by
school director 9. 5. Dana, song by
Miss Lucy Grace Jackmau, teacher of
the Town Hill school, a recitation by
Miss Sarah Peck of Beeman academy,
and song by Miss Grace Twtchell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
VERGEnNEs.

Miss Hattie Booth is visiting relatives
at Plattsburgh.
Spencer w. Iindes went to New York
Monday on business trip.
Edward Elithorp went to Watertown,
n. y, Monday, to remain week with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. O. Kimball re-
turned from their months visit with rel
atives Friday.
Father Poquett has been appointed
parish priest at Milton to succeed Father
Mathews, deceased.
Mrs. Dustin Barros and Mrs. l.. Gage
went to New York Thursday to spend a
week with relatives.
Mrs. Charles Hatch, aged a years,
died in Panton Monday. a husband sur
wives her. Funeral Wednesday.
Carlton w. Read of Addison is criti-
cally i'll with heart disease. DIR. Grnnell
of Burlington was called Saturday.
The Joint installation of the officers of
Ethan Allen post, G. A. r., Sons of
Veterans and the Woman's Relief corps
occurred Saturday evening.
The week of prayer services by the
Congregational, Baptist and Methodist
churches came to a close Sunday evening
at the Congregational church.
Charles r. McCuen and Henry NAL
doom, who have been visiting relatives in
town, returned Saturday evening to Bos-
ton and New York respectively.
The third "board of trade" was organ
lied Monday evening in city hall, and
has resulted in securing an office for
about every business man in town.
Henry Warner, of Fitchburg, Mass,
former resident of Panton, was acct
dentally killed by switch engine
Thursday. a family survives him.
Smith & Sawyer of Rutland, assisted
by local talent, gave the musical comedy
of "a Gay Old Time in the opera house
Wednesday evening for the benefit of the
Vergennes cornet band.
At the annual election of officers of the
Congregational society Monday evening
j. II. Smith was elected clerk, +. G.
Norton, c. w. Ross and j. II. Smith.
members of the prudential committee.
Mrs. II. II. Burge died at Fort Logan,
Col, Sunday from consumption. Mrs.
Burge went to Colorado with her daugh-
ter, who is the wife of Capt. c. a. Booth,
L. S. A., last fall. a husband and one
son, c. L. Burge of this city, survive her.
Edward Bodenck was arrested Sunday
fordisrurbing the peace, and at hearing
Monday before Justice Moulton was re-
qured to give the court $50 and costs as
slight mark of respect, or he might
ante up a 5000 bond or go to Rutland for
three moons. Ed chose to stop at Mid
dlebury with Cobb as landlord till June,
having taken an appeal on failure to pro-
cure a bondsman.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
EAST MIDDLEBuRY.


Mrs. Thomas Reed of the Plains is very
sick.
c. E. Russell is visiting sister in New
Haven.
Mrs. j. J. Nancy has been visiting at
Hanover, n. II.
Ben Sumner came up from Troy for
short vacation with his mother here.
B. O. Smith, who has been falling for
some time, is now confined to his bed.
There will be a dance at the Good
Templars hall Jan. % for the benefit of
the w. r. G. Good music and refresh
ments.
Charles Sumner has sold his farm with
the expectation of going to Florida the
coming spring. Mr.. Sumner is in poor
health, and hopes to receive benefit
through the change.
Miss Cora Sumner of North street gave
invitations to a number of her young
friends and very pleasantly entertained
them at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Sumner.
A large gathering of young people
were very pleasantly entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. a. Perry on
North street Friday evening last. Miss
Annette Perry came up from Rutland for
the occasion. Her presence was wholly
a surprise to her parents and the guests.
This was one of the most enjoyable par
ties of the season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
LElOEST

Willard Hitchcock is able to ride out.
Mrs. Alden, who has been sick, is some
better.
A. II. Capron and daughter Bessie are
on the sick list.
Loyal kelsey was badly hurt Monday
while sliding at school No. l.
The donation given at the Cascade
house was success, there being IS per-
sons present. The proceeds amounted to
S53.3G.
Married, Jan. at the home of the
groom's parents, by Rev. L. O. ITatha-
way, Fred Johnson and Miss Edith
Sweeney, both of Rochester.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
WEST ADDISON.

Rev. Mr.. Shaw, of Pawlet, VT, occu-
pied the pulpit of the M. E. church last
Sunday.
About seventy-five young people at
tended the social hop at Joe Bodette's
last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Bushnell of
Starksboro are the guests of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. f. c. Smith.
James and Charles A. Patten spent
Sunday in TicOnderoga, the guest of
their sister, Mrs. Joseph johnson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
ERRlSRuRG.

Mrs. Smell is very i'll at Mr.. Merrill's.
Chester Hawkins is cutting hard wood
ties for the railroad
Joseph Douglas shipped one fine hog
to the Burlington Beef company recently.
The old town is growing. The past
year there were % deaths, # births and
10 marriages.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
BRIDPORT.
Harry n. Solace is quite sick.
Frank A. Hamilton is sick again

Frank A. Hamilton is sick again.
One of the most pleasant affairs in this
community was the marriage Wednesday
evening of Miss Eva Pratt and Carlton
J. Barbour. In spite of the fOrbidding
weather a goodly number of persons
gathered at j. w. Pratt's residence.
Rev. w. n. Bacon performed the cere-
mony in a short but impressive manner.
The bride received a number of hand
some presents. The couple started at II
p. m. for a short trip south.
People of Bridport and vicinity, will
be ready after this week to furnish ice at
the old place, Port Franklin. G. Nj
WILKINSON.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14

Every sale OF this kind has than anv former
This is because people take we never toon 70 ~
When we advertise article for which you paying ST 90 for other
s, get it every time. Honest advertising has built rs nm nice
business We garanee at this time your expectation
Take word again will please you
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
HANCOCK.

Floyd Perry is driving stage from
Granville to Braintree for c. Blaire.
John Address, Sr., is on the sick list.
j. b. Darling of Cambridge, Mass, is
here visiting his mother.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14

Mr.. aud Mrs. Claude Shearer and
daughter of Miucville, n. v, visited
Mrs. Shearer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert MulhOlland, last Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14

Miss Eta Scovel has returned to her
school at CastletOn,
Douglas & Trudo are doing quite a
heavy swamp Job this winter.
Snow is quite thin, but the sleighing is
very passable, and a good deal of bust
ness is being done.
Our wheelwright, c. f. Sampson, is
turning out from his shop some fine work
in the line of lumber sleighs.
Tuesday evening at the regular meet
ing of the Good Templars five new mem
bers were admitted to the order.
J. L. Atwood in looking over some old
papers found among them deed of
property in Connecticut dating back Isl
years.
The woman's missionary society will
hold a foreign missionary meeting with
Mrs. Ira IIamblin Thursday, Jan. l3, at
p. m. Miss Katherine Wright, formerly
of Persia, will be present.
The ladies of the Congregational
church will give a pop corn social at the
town hall Friday evening, Jan. p. An
interesting programme will be rendered
Refreshments will be served. \ most
cordial welcome is extended to all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
Chamberlain, Taylor \ Co.,
Nergennes, Vt.

Our great pohtharng annual sale will open Saturday. lam 15 at
CLOCK M has been year sale of this kind
actually giving our customers the greater profits We do this for
two reasons First to show appreciation given rs the mast
year Second it easier inventory the bank than goods on o
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
NEW HAVEN.

Mr.. Orvis of Starksboro recently Wis
tied his cousin, Y. NJ. Wilson.
Herbert A. IInman was at home over
Sunday from Mddlebury college.
Mrs. Morgan of Middlebury is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Du-
prey.
Purinton & Everest are selling their
stock of goods saved from the fire in the
Edward Wright house.
Prayer meetings are being held every
evening this week in the chapel of the
church with the exception of Saturday
evening.
Those from Triumph lodge who at
tended the district meeting of the |. o. c..
r. in Salisbury were V. VI. Benedict,
Landgdon Roleau and Clarence Kingsley.
Mrs. Eunice Chafiee ded9 at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Moses Purinton,
Monday evening, after long illness.
The funeral and interment were in
Starksboro, where her home had been
until the past two years.
ORWELL.
DR.. d. w. Clark is seriously i'll with
heart trouble.
Sleighlng is very poor, no teaming be-
ing done to any extent.
c. y. North and wife were the guests
of d. w. Clark this week
The Burlington College Glee club will
give an entertainment at the town hall
Thursday evening, Jan. -.
Warren l.. Roberts is putting up a
handsome horse barn and other buildings
for Mrs. Charles \. Cooke.
RlPTON.
Mrs D. C.. Bent by collision with
team was thrown from her sleigh a few
days ago and considerably injured about
the face, several teeth being loosened.
At the Inn they have been securing
their supply of ice, it being eight or ten
inches in thickness. While so engaged
the Colonies heavy team by some mis-
chance got into the water, but was
speedily got out without serious injury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
CORNWALL.

Mrs. l.. w. Hall is no better.
j. M. Parker is on the sick list.
Our blacksmiths are now reaping their
harvest. +
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
Big Discounts

ON Ladies Muslin -Nighuobes
skirts, Drawers, Corset Covers, etc
One lot I5c okein Yarn, to close. &c
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14

Everything will be marked in PLAIN figures
Extra special bargains will be displayed
through the center Of our store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-01-14
5 Beautiful Dress Patterns,
AT ABOUT ONE-HALF PRICE.

BE SURE and read our CASH
COUPON at the top OF this ad, This
is a genuine cash offer and you will
get the cash right in your hand. Read
it over and then over again and think
for once what it means to you.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06

sa.." rau's 50, 5000 and and $500
 Ladies' Empire Searfs, India silk, IA inches wide 21z yards long, trimmed with o-ineh Point Breton CT 1E lace, black creams eoIos, s2 value, will be- DI.ZO
 Black Liberty Silk Neck Ruehes, extra full C0 En with accordion peated ends. 45O 50, S3 and QZ.OO
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Table Linens.

72-inch Bleaehed Satin Table Da- mask-extra fine and heavy cloth-I2 different patterns to select from-an unapproaohable linen value CT m at'the price, per yard-......... Vs'OV
 800 dozen full size Bleaehed Damask Dinner Napkins-they are worth 8 a dozen at retail anywhere-a genuine Dsr DaTga,n an1.a at this weeks price, S2.5O
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Baby's Silverware.

Baby Cups, silver plated, gold lined, 25c, soc and 75c, SI.oo. SI.5o and S2.oo
 Baby Cups, sterling silver, $500, s6.oo and $7.5o.
 Baby Rattles, mother-of-pearl, ster- ling silver bells, SIPS, $I.3S ST. 50, SI.75 and S2.5o.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06

People Trade 9 %s heSs 5ef 5Rf ssonsats
 Ho~e Roco1,co lowest prices BECAUSE A~1N everything to eat, wear or use can be found under one roof. BECAUSE every modern convenience is here-parlerS, lavatories, nursery, emergency hospital, postoffice, tele- phones, barber-5hop, cafe, amusement attrac- tions-and last but not least BECAUSE EVERYTHING WE PROMISE IS FOUND TO BE JUST AS ADVERTISED.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Ladies' Gloves.

Two trade-winners for the coming Week-SI.5o Gloves for SI.25, s2 Gloves for $I.5o. You save SI. 50 to s on six pairs. They are:
 Real Kid Gloves, in all the new shades, for street and evening wear, including fast blaok-two patent clasps-two tone embroidered backs a light weight dressy glove. CT OE Fer pair-. r-.................... p1s%O
 Premier quality Pique Gloves-pat- ent clasps-heavy embroidery-I2 of the most popular colors-they cannot rlp-the $2 quality. Special CT EO at-............. ............................ pssOO
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Wall Paper. House Paints.

All of the new Wall Paper designs for 1898 are now ready and the prices are lower than ever, especially in the finer grades of embossed and heavy gilt papers. We carry the largest and most complete stock of Wall Papers to be found on the Pacific Coast They are especially selected from eight of the principal factories of the National Wall Paper Company, and we sell our Wall Paper at factory prices.
 White Blanks from 31sc to 71zc per single roll.
 Glts from SC per single roll upward. Embossed from Ioc per single roll upward.
 lngrains from oc per single roll. Lincrusta I5c per yard and upward, according to quality.
 Room Molding-I}s inch at 2Lc per foot.
 WINDOW SHADES.
 3x7 feet Felts at I5c each.
 3x7 feet Mounted Opaque at 35c each, with fringe 45c.
 3x8 feet Mounted Opaque at 45c each, with fringe 55c.
 3x7 feet Handmade Opaque (made to order), each 65o.
 HOUSE PAINTS.
 We carry a complete line of the celebrated Prepared House Paints in all shades, made by JOHN LUCAS x CO.,, PHILADELPHIA, superior to any in the market.
 Chemically pure colors in Oil. Chemically pure colors in Japan. Chemically pure coors in Distemper. Decorative Enamel Paints, all shades.
 Bathtub Enamel and Bicycle Enam- els, in all shades.
 Carriage Gloss Paints, ready for use. Dry Colors, Varnishes, Brushes and Painters Supplies.
 Sample Cards of Colors and Price Lists furnished upon application. Wall Paper Department Main Floor, Rear. Telephone-South 7S9.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Babies Footwear.

Infants Soft Sole Button Shoes-3 oolors-blaok, tan and wine-the soc
 Baby's Vici Kid Button Round Toes Patent Tip Shoss-sizes to 5......Z5c
 Child's Vici Kid Button Round Toe Shoes-75c kind-sizes to 8.......49c
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
New Silks.

2z-ineh Black Brocaded Satin and Gros Grain q OO Silk, all handsome and designs. per yard Ql-
 2z-inch Black Brocaded Satin and Gros Grain q 25 Silk, designs, extra heavy rich quality, yard p l-
 P inch Black Brocaded Satin and Gros Grain Silk, very handsome, exclusive patterns, medium and large designs, elegant material for whole costumes, q so per yard Ql-
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06

Infants Outfit No. 2. 3 pieces special tor sIo.
 Night Slips Dresses.
 Pining Blankets. 3 Skirts.
 2House Sacques. 3 Shirts.
 Flannel Bands. 5 pair Wool Boots.
 A handsome line of lace trimmed Christening Robes-dress and skirt to match-at s, S8 ani SIo set.
 Infants Long Cashmere Cloaks- skirt and cape embroidery trimmed from 8 up.
 Embroidered Silk Caps, soc up. One handsome Bassinette, slightly shop worn-trimmed wit I Point d'ES- prit lace and ribbon over pale blue silk was S5o-noW SI5.
 One Ivory White Hamper slightly shop Worn-beautifully lined with pink silk-trimmings of ribbon and white Breton lace-was S38. 5o- now sI7.5o.
 One Hamper-slightly shop worn in light blue-was SIS, 5o-now S7.5o. Four rsmall-trimmed Baskets-slight: ly shop Worn-2 in pale blue and in pink-were SIP. 50, $Io and SS. 5o- now S3.o5 an1 4.o5.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Ladies' Neckwear.

I8-inch Ostrich Colarette, with ribbon ends, made extra full of selected
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
MarseilIes Spreads.

I5o full size White MarseiIes Bed spreads-hemmed and ready for use actually worth $I.75 each. On spe- cal sale for this week at...... ClOE
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06

500 Cheviot Suits for boys to IA years-or Brown or g ay mixtures-v orth sz. 5o will be 7OC
 Chicago Clothing Co.'s Knee Pants Suits, in reefer stvle-for ages to years-and double breasted for ages to IA years-fanoy ehevots-a tf OF colors-were s. 90 and 8. Our sale pice D I.7O
 Chicago Clothing Co.'S Novelty Knee Pants Suits Reefer, middy, junior and sailor st"les-more than worsteds and fine imported tweeds and cheviots-the suits that were s, s6 and S7, will be..... to OF
 Mail Orders filled as long as the different lots last.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
Baby Blankets.

White Lambs Wool Baby Blankets, size 34x4S, S3.Oos 4ox54, S4.oo' SAX 66, 5000.
 Printed Silkoline Crib Comforters, 3ox4S, 75c each, 45x54, SL0o.
 Printed Sateen Eider1own Com forters. 36x48, S2.50 each; 48x6o, S3.5O each.
 Fancy Silk Crib Comforters, 45x54, S6 and S8.75 each.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-06
New Hosiery.

Some of the dainty, perfect fitting fast-eolor Stockings for spring and summer.
 Ladies' Imported Black Lace Lisle Hose, three entirely new styles of open work to select from-sizes to Io-reasonably priced, per pair eO.
 Ladies' Superflne Imported Crepon Lace Lisle Hose-neW and beautiful designs for the coming season-colors black, dark tan, cream white, pink and blue, sizes 8 to 10, per 7E-