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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-09-01
AT THE HEAD.
Blue Sarth Gets Mere State Aid Than
Any Other County.

\ State Superintendent Lewis says that
Blue Earth county this year receives a
greater amount OF money from the
state aid fund than any other county in
the state.
State aid is in demand this year.
Over 800 common schools have applied
for state aid, but as the appropriation
was bat $40, 900 it has been impossible
to accommodate more than 400 of the
schools. Of the graded schools, 130
have applied for the 5000 state aid pro-
vided for them. There was but $4,000
appropriated, and the schools that have
not received money have been given
warrants, which the next state legisla.
ture may provide money to redeem.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-09-01

The teachers certificates have been
received from State Supt. Lewis by
County Supt. Freeman. A large mum.
Der failed to pass the examination.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-09-01

Columbus is one of the lowest places
in the United States This lake is the
highest 400 feet above the sea. Lake
Erie is seven miles away, and we can
see it from the hills This place is 700
feet higher than Lake Erie
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
New HAVEN.

Charles Voetsch of Middlebury college was
in New Haven over Sunday.
There was a cottage prayer meeting at !. y.
Cadwell's Monday evening.
c. \. Hunts infant son, who has been
seriously i'll, is much better
Moses DePoutee sold 40 dozen eggs last
week. and gathers about Is per day.
Three teachers in town have built their own
fires the past term, two being young ladies'.
Ira Everest expects to build cottage on
the lake shore in West Addison in the spring.
Rev. c. $. Sargent, a former pastor here,
has resigned the pastorate Of the Central
church at st. Louis, Mo.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner Brewster and Mrs.
Howard Clark Of Lincoln were the guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Moses Purinton over Sunday.
Mrs. Collins and son Elmer have re-
turned to New Hampshire, after residing in
New Haven about year. Mr.. Collins died
soon after they moved here.
Mrs. Laura Taylor Sherman died quite sud-
denly at her home near Des NIoines, Ia, few
days since. She was a sister Of Mrs. w. L.
|, The school at the street, Miss Kathelene
Hoffman, teacher, closed on Tuesday with a
patriotic exhibition in honor of George Wash
ington and Abraham Lincoln. The exercises
were largely attended and very enjoyable, the
pupils acquittng themselves with much credit.
Remarks were made by c. +. Squier, {. :.
Dana, Dr. L. S. Weston and Rev. !. II. IIof-
man.
y pleasant surprise party was given ID. 5.
Twtchell and family by the people of Town
Hill last Friday evening. About fifty were
present. Refreshments were served and every
one seemed in the best Of spirits. There was
Sanborn, Mrs. ID. 5. Twtchell and Mrs. c. :.
Dana. Rev. J. II. Hoffman made few re-
marks, to which Mrs. Twitchel replied. The
company took their departure, having had a
most enjoyable evening
The residents of Brnoksville and vicinity
will be treated to something new in the line of
entertainment this Friday evening. the 24th,
at the Broolsville school house. There is to
be a musical program of the latest musical Sc
lections as played by the most noted bands
and orchestras of this country vocal selections
as sung by the most noted comic and senti-
mental singers, speeches by our famous
speakers, etc. This entertainment will be pro-
duced by the graphophone talking machine,
which is certainly one of the most wonderful
of inventions. royal treat is promised.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24

Emma, the little eight years old daughter OF
Herbert Sumner of North street, died last
week. Mrs. Sumner and other children of
the family are reported very sick with the
same disease.
The remains of Mrs. w. w. Champlin were
brought here from Brandon for interment on
Friday, Feb. II. Mrs Champlin was the
widow of George Champln of this village, but
had been for several years with relative in
Brandon. Her age was o5 years.
A number of relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs Charles Fay gathered at their home
north of this village on the afternoon of Fri
day, Feb. II, it being the anniversary of his
oath birthday. Mr.. Fay seemed to be in good
health and to enjoy the occasion of again
meeting with neighbors and friends. A num-
Der of presents were received by him also.
All partook of supper about 5 O'Clock and
took their departure with the best of wishes
for the aged couple.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
WHITING.

Miss Elizabeth Briggs of Brandon is in
town this week
Miss Lucy Sampson, who has been seriously
i'll, is somewhat improved.
Miss Carrie Simonds came from Rochester
last week and is at +. G. Wright's.
Rev. T. A. Carlson of Middlebury will give
his lecture on "rhe Paradise of the Pacific
Hawaii" illustrated by means of fine double
stereoPticon, in the Congregational church at
this place Tuesday evening, Feb. rs.
The drama, "Above the Clouds" given
Tuesday evening, was quite a success Miss
frankie Mason, who was to have taken part,
was taken suddenly i'll Monday evening and
was unable to attend Miss Jessie Collins
kindly consented TO take her place, with but a
few hours for preparation. 1t would be UNI
fair to mention any one in particular when all
did admirably with their parts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
Orwell.

The most Of our schools close this week.
There are several new cases Of measles in
town.
The Clover Leaf creamery is closed for a
few days.
The sleghing is so poor since the thaw
that many are on wheels.
c. Bessette has moved to Ticonderoga, n.
V, where he built a new wheelwright shop
last summer, and is doing fine business.
The blizzard of last week was a record
breaker here. Several tin roofs were taken
off; Mr.. Jones's house in Benson was buried.
John Conway is still at work on our roads.
Our auditors met last Monday to get town
business in line. Their report will show that
our town expenses have been quite little less
than last year. The school directors did not
use the money raised for them into $3.50. Our
poor account will be the smallest one for
years.
Rev, Ralph Gillian and his singer, Mr..
Cowell, left Feb. 10 for Woodstock, where
they are now holding meetings. The meet
ings here were a great success. About 100
conversions were made during Mr. Gillams
meetings, and more may follow. Extra
meetings are still being held
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
WEYRRIDGE.

Mrs. Mott spent Sunday at her home.
Politics is booming and each party expects
to win.
Judge Hayward suffered a relapse last week,
but is convaescent again.
Mr. and Mrs Piper of Addison spent Sum
day at a. w. Sturtevant's.
John Dodge will be engaged this year at
the Proctor farm at Proctor.
A boy baby at Will Austin's. Arrived on
st. Valentines day; 91a pounds.
Mrs. Lavette Sampson is quite bad and fears
are entertained for her recovery.
Daniel Twtchell has sold his home place
to Cullen Billiard, consideration $780,
More telephone lines will be put in this
spring. extending over the west part of the
town.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Mrs.
c. B. Webb, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 20. A
, full attendance is desired.
| Rev. Don p. Hurlburt of Middebury col
| lege, SO, will preach at the NJ E. church next
Sunday, Feb. 20, at the usual hour.
Rev. Don P. Hurlburt supplied the Monu-
ment church desk last Sunday The pastor,
Rev. T. A. Carlson, preached at Vergennes.
| Lewis Golett will live the coming year at
the VIM. Baldwin place and Sylvester Adams
at the Harrington house, both in our village.
The people of the NJ. +. church will give
their annual donation supper "Wednesday eve
ming, March l. at the town hall. 1t is ex-
pected that Miss Waite, the elocutionist who
read so acceptably here a few weeks ago, will
be present and give a new series of readings.
y late report comes from our former neigh
Dor, James 5. Cole, to the effect that Mrs.
Coles son, Ebert b. Carr has Just passed a
painful surgical operation by which he loses
one Joint and several pieces Of bone from his
foot, diseased by rheumatism and a recent
freeze.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at Mrs.
:. w. Jewett's Tuesday afternoon Feb. rs.
In the evening the church social will hold
sway, with many attractive elements. There
will be a "cake walk in which all may par
ticipate. If pleasant the Shaker Quartet will
give their favorite selection, the twenty-four
geographical puzzles, and other amusements
will be included.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
VER( ENMES.

Mrs. Bragg, widow of the late Calvin Bragg
is seriously ill at her home in Ferrisburgh.
+. II. harrington of Brandon, director in
the national bank, was in the city Wednesday.
Dorchester lodge, f. and A. NJ, held their
regular communication Tuesday evening at
Masonic hall.
+. w. Fletcher and family of Bridport were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. F. o. Kimball
on Sunday last.
f. S. Hayes, former resident of this city,
now residing in Goshen, Vt, is visiting rela-
tues in this vicinity.
Both the graded and the parochial schools
we're closed Wednesday in observance Of
Washingtons birthday.
r. b. Lougee. engineer at the industrial
school, who has been quite i'll for several
weeks is rapidly convalescing.
The auditors are busy getting the city ac-
counts in shape for the printer. They will be
ready for distribution next week.
The board of aldermen, with Mayor Dalrym-
pie as chairman, met Tuesday evening, it be-
ing their last meeting during the fiscal year.
Supt. IIofnagle of the waterworks reports
the water at the pumping station rising rapid
y and anticipates some trouble If the warm
weather continues.
Miss Mary p. fucker, city librarian, who has
been confined to the house for several weeks,
is slowly improving, she being able to sit up
for few hours at a time.
Fred Newton, who was so severely burned
last fall while getting his stock out of his
burning barn, was in the city Tuesday for the
first time since his injury.
The many friends of Representative J.. G.
IIindes are sorry to learn that he has not been
as we'll for day or two past. His son, DIR. J.
C. Hindes Of Boston, is still with him.
Washingtons birthday was observed at the
Industrial school with interesting and appro-
pirate exercises by the children. The
monthly meeting Of the trustees of the school
will be held Friday, the 24th.
Austin Howard of West Hartford wholesale
dealer in bark and lumber was in town Tues
day with Mr.. Kimball of Boston, Mass, piano
manufacturer. They contracted with II. p.
Fisher for lumber for their respective indus
tries.
tldilcs Hdpollp, Il tramp, was dlIcstcu ucs-
day night by City Sheriff Bates. Wednesday
morning he was brought before Justice Moul
ton pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the
workhouse for thirty days, whittier the officer
took him Wednesday. No significance is at
tached to his name.
Postmaster Foss has the work of changing
part of his hardware store for the postofiice
,1ar,
new set of call boxes, besides eighteen new
lock boxes, in addition to the twenty now in
the Office. He will also put in four drawers
for the accommodation of those who receive
large package mail. The new quarters will
be ready for occupancy about the Middle Of
next month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
RIPTON.
Our sleighing is about used up.

Our sleighing is about used up.
Bert Harrington and wife are seriously sick,
Mr.. III. with a lung trouble.
The Rev. Mr.. Christie started the first of
the week on trip to Poultney.
The Rev. Mr.. Mcdonald has moved into
the Congregational parsonage, and will preach
for that people.
II. A. Kirby has sold his farm and personal
property to his son, Clayton 5. 1t is rumored
that he goes to Worcester, Mass.
On one of the cold days preceding our
thaw, d. c. Bent saw quite a number of robins
in the woods. They appeared to be contented
and were busy eating mountain ash berries.
We said nothing in last weeks REGISTER
about our blizzard; was too busy keeping
warm to spend any time on the matter The
thermometers indicated as low as II degrees
On Saturday last at one time l1grees above
was the mark.
5. F. Matteson, who was a resident here for
several years, but for about twenty years
stopping in Kansas and Iowa, returned a
short time ago, and informs us that if he can
get matters arranged to his liking he may
tarry with us, We hope he will
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
SkOREHAM.

The town report will soon be ready for dis
tribution.
Feb. s a daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Smith.
Mrs. Allison Forbes, son and daughter are
guests at Mrs. Sallie Smiths.
There is to be a young peoples sociable at
the parsonage Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Rider of Middlebury
spent Tuesday at Mrs. Martha Hathornes.
Mrs. Nancy Wtherell has sold her place to
Charles Grandey, who is soon to take posses
sion.
The Cream Hill Literary society held their
last meeting Saturday evening at Chas. Hit
mans.
The entertainment given last Friday eve
ming by the young people of Cornwall was
well attended by an appreciative audience.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
WEST CORNWALL

Mrs. c. L. Sowle is in poor health.
Elijah Soule of South Burlington was in
town over Sunday.
Mrs. NJ, d. Smith went to Middlebury
Thursday morning.
Mrs. c. NJ. Hanks is still confined to her
bed, and is not able to sit up.
Wagons are the style now Once in a
while struggling sleigh passes with mournful
bells.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 5. Bingham attended the
funeral of Mrs J. Douglas in Middlebury on
Wednesday.
Miss Anna NJ. Bingham went to North
Bennington on Tuesday. From there she will
go to Troy, N. Y, expecting to return the
last of the week.
The Allen horse, mentioned last week as
being lost, was found in a swamp about mile
from Middebury village, and is now safe at
home, not any better for its long fast.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
BRISTOL.

c. p Abernethy and Ford Bingham were in
Middlebury on Monday.
The last few days have been warm and the
sleighing is nearly gone.
Mrs. L. w. Pollard fell on Sunday and seri-
ously injured one of her hips
There are several cases of the grip in town
but none are considered dangerous.
Revival services are still held at the Advent
church, and much interest is being manifested
The county convention of the Christian
Endeavor society is to be held here on Satur-
day of this week.
A child of Mr. and Mrs John Mccormack,
who live mile south of the village, died on
Monday night with diphtheria
Stephen Rider of New Salem, N. D., is WIS.,
iting relatives and friends in town. lie has
not been east before since 1880.
The Bristol Manufacturing company, Drake
& Smiths mill and the Bristol Novelty Works
have large amount of lumber in their yards.
Rev. c. n. Thomas was taken suddenly i'll
while preaching at the Congregational church
Sunday morning, and had to close the services.
He is somewhat better.
There has been about 100000 feet of
pulp logs drawn to the banks of the river for
the Green Mountain Pulp company, and there
is quite a quantity more to draw.
Winthrop Cove, who lived in the south part
OF the town, died on Monday. The funeral
was held at the house on Wednesday after
noon. The nterment was in the village GEM
setery.
AT the fourth quarterly conference of the
Methodist church, held on Friday evening, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year. Stewards, Alfred Ferguson, b. /. Down
ing, 3. w. Pollard, O. f. Cox, P. r. Wilson,
Geo. II. Doty. d. f. Nleadcr, L. r. Bssonette
Mrs w. b. Dunshee, Mrs. NJ p. Narney, Mrs
E. {. Dixie, Mrs. F. Landon, Mrs. d. F.
Meader; recording steward, p X. Wilson;
district steward, \. Ferguson; treasurer, Q. E.
Cox.
The auditors reports show that receipts Of
town hall have been $4,000; expenses,
SOL 59-proft S99.o7. Dog receipts, SII9.G7;
expense, 2.75-profit SGo6.42. Town poor
cost SI426.55. Liquor agency receipts,
S99I.9S, at a profit of SI45o5. The select
men drew orders amounting to S5S77.46. The
road commissions orders amounted to
S246246; school directors orders, SS555.76.
about $4,000 of which was for a new school
building. The estimate they make for the
ensuing year will call for tax of about SIS
on dollar
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
CORNW ALL.

The drama, "Josiah's Courtship," will be
repeated at the town hall tonight.
Rev. J. c. ITougton of Mddlebury occupied
the pulpit of the Congregational church on
Sunday, Mr.. Barnum having been called to
New Haven, Conn, on account of the illness
of his mother
Rev. r. A. Carlson of Middlebury is to give
his lecture on "lIawaii, the Paradise of the
Pacific in the Congregational church on Fri
day evening, March 5. He will illustrate his
subject bymeans of fine double stereopticon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
WEST ADDISON.

Ben. Patten is very i'll.
T. Ii. Raine is visiting relatives in town.
Geo. Stillson will soon move to Bridport.
Miss Hattie Hutchinson is visiting friends
in Panton.
Mrs. VIII Patteil has returned to her home
in North hudson, y. Y.
Miss Eliza Nevns has gone to Shelburne,
where she expects to spend several weeks.
The Ladies Helping Hand will meet at the
home of Mrs. Merritt lIurd next Friday after
noon.
Rev. ]. ]. Noe of Rutland preached at the
NJ. E. church last Sunday. This was his fare
well sermon and last official visit, it being his
last year as presiding elder.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
GRANNil e.

Miss Bessie Hubbard has the mumps.
S. +. Hubbard was in RoXbury recently.
Mrs. Abbie Amy is very low with consump.
ton.
f, \. IIemenway was in Montpelier We'd
nesday.
\. J. Lamb OF Northfeld has been in towr
a few days.
Mrs. Jane Bean has recovered from the
grip SO as to be out again.
Frank Pettee has finished Mr.. La Bier
lumber job and gone home with his teams.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
LEICESTER JUNCTION,

y few more cases of measles at the juno
ton.
Mrs. NJ. O. Oliver, who has been quite ii
with the prevailing distemper, is improving.
Mrs. Brown, mother Of Mrs. l.. c. Needham
who has been i'll at the home of her daughter
several weeks, is slowly improving.
On Saturday Geo. O. Swinington weighed
twenty fat 3-year-old steers to be shipped on
Monday to Boston, but destined for the Eng
lsh market They averaged 400 pound:
each.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
HANCOCK.

John Address is improving slowly.
Mrs. Lyman Rhodes is very sick with grip
Hiram Perry has been quite sick, but is
able to be out again.
Daniel Caswell, who has been working for
Geo. Marsh, has gone home for a short visit.
| Miss Lulu, youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. O. Rhodes, died quite suddenly Feb.
40. She was sick only short time with con-
igestion of the lungs
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
FOR SALE.

The entire flock of Spanish Merino Sheep
owned and bred by the late Henry G.. Hubbard
of Orwell, VT. The flock consists of 2S Breed.
ing Ewes from 2 to years old IL Ewes,
years old this spring; Ewes, one year old
this spring; Rams, / year old this spring
5 Rams, from to 4 yeers old. These sheep
are all registered, and in high condition, and
will be sold i'm lots of five or more, as will
suit the purchaser
MRS. Ill. G. HIBBARD, Executrix,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
BUoKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns, and all skin erupt;Ons, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents pei
box. For sale hY w. II Sheldon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
EAST MIDOLEBURY.

The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs.
w. w. Turner on Friday p. m, March 5.
DR.. n. ID. Ross and daughter and Mrs. c. f.
Partridge are in Boston for weeks visit.
Mrs Hattie l. Pratt of Ferrisburg spent
Sunday with her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. W. Abbott
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
County Ueps.
BRIDPORT.

Don't miss the drama, "Placer Cold" at the
church Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings of next week. This is a first
class play. The entertainment will close with
the roaring farce, "The Two Puddifoots."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24
LYMAN G.. BRAKES
CASn DEPARTnENTSTOR
TlCONDEROGA, NY.

To My FRIENDS
am about to make a change in my
business methods of Importance 70 every
family IN Essex and adjoining counties.
whether they are my customers or not.
1t should be unnecessary TO say this is
progressive move, step in advance, or
would not make it The tendency of
this house is forward-never backward.
am modern merchant, seeking every
means to improve my store and my stock,
trying constantly TO make this better
place to trade.
The spirit of modern merchandising is
towards higher ideals, broader, fairer
and better methods. There have been
great changes in the past ten years. other
changes are taking place now. For one
thing, the world Is witnessing the death
of the credit system. 1t is perncious
thing, 1t works against the interest of
both merchant and customer. 1t belongs
70 the darkness of the past. The search
light of progress has shown it TO be a
mistake, il hampers and restricts the
merchant who is trying to do the best he
can by his customers, il stands in the
way of lower prices, ii takes money out
of the pockets of the people, it is of real
benefit to no one.
have nailed my flag to the mast of
progress, cash selling, small profits and
low prices. On and after March l, 1899,
cash with some and credit with others,
the cash principle in letter and spirit,
dollars or a hundred thousand dollars
but one way of selling, that is for cash,
, shared with every customer who enters
ever known in this locality. Buying for
aDtaUp- selling for cash will apahla
ny business. In fact, my new way of
of Ticonderoga and vicinity that they
'redit plan. | said in the beginning of
5 would be important to everybody,
mean that this step will mark a new
my customers will find it important to
lings for the customers on my books. 1t
benefit them and every other patron of
take this bold stand. | know am right
e interest of the merchant and his
was each man for himself. The mer-
red, the customer offered as little as he
but the modern merchant realizes that
are Identical; 1t is only in doing well by
succeed. Instead of making his Pr ces
at the lowest living profit. 1t is the idea
inspires the progressive merchant. am
what my new policy means to you
he same, but you must pay for the is
t the cash must be RENTED as soon as the
where in the city just the same, but you
i've or they will not be left. Bills sent
YOURS TRULY,
LYMAN C. DRAKE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-24

Winter vegetables were killed by the
cold as far south as Tallahass ee, Fla.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
FACToRYVILLE.

Miss Alma Wrigley. of the Moses
Taylor hospital is spending few days
with her parents on Bunker Hill and
caring for her sister who is seriously
ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Truman Akcrley and
Mr., and Mrs. Edwin Akerley. of Justus,
We're guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Brown last Sunday.
Mrs Anna Shales was called To Peck =
willie last Saturday 10 care for grand
child who is III with diphtheria
The special meetings at the Metho-
dist church have been discontinued.
There has been no school in Prof.
Gays room this week, he having been
called to Northumberland by the serious
illness Of Mrs. Gays father.
Evangelistic services will he held the
first four evenings of this week at the
Baptist church.
B. ]. Goodwin and Edgar Ruught a"e
doing jury duty at Tunkhannuck this
week.
Miss Ella carr is able 10 be- out after
a severe attack of rheumatism,