Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-08-10

nights, complicated by the grip. The
funeral will be held tomorrow (Satur-
day. at 10 80 a. m. from his late resi-
dence.
John w Hammond and family have
moved into their new house on the II.
W. Hammond farm, east of the village
The new house stands in the place of the
old one, which was burned down several
years ago
Miss Emelyn w. Tilden will be the in
structor of music at the graded schools
the coming year. She has held like
position In Lawrenceville, n: J. Miss
Tilden also will act as organist at the
Methodist church.
Bernard II. Lanes Sunday school class
gave him surprise party on Thursday
evening of last week. in honor of his
birthday, which fell on Saturday. They
were bound it should be surprise, so
anticipated the day.
The burning out of a chimney in the
old Mcdonald house on Main street,
called out the hose teams Wednesday
noon. No damage was done. The ex-
citement occasioned, however, was as
much as that at real fire.
The postoffice matter has broken out
in new place. There now is talk of
several new candidates, and if the mat
ter is reopened more papers will be
started out A ballot of the patrons of
the Office ought to suffice to settle the
| trouble.
Last Thursday night the local pesce
officers made raid on the Addison and
Pierce houses and DR.. BIsbee's pharmacy,
with the object of corraling fire-water.
As will be remembered, last week was
extremely drv. The officers couldn't
find thing.
The question of who will represent the
town in the next legislature is now agi
tating the local politicians. Quite num-
Der of names are being mentioned"
and it is noticeable that the question of
referring the prohibitory law Is para
mount when qualifications are under
discussion.
A plain drunk down on Court street
appears to have a destructive penchant
when in his cups. One morning this
week G. d. Miner found that ham
mock on his piazza had been slit with a
knife. hammock-pillows scattered about.
and an empty gin bottle as evidence of
the impelling motive for the destruction.
Monday nights rain and electric storm
proved to be veritable hurricane to the
north of US, Burlington and nearby
towns suffering severely. Many shade
trees were blown down and houses dam
aged. Allan Kingsland of Burlington
was drowned at Plattsburg, being on his
fathers yacht, which went down In the
storm.
Edward a. Nichols of New York
and his niece, Mrs. j. W. Pitts of Boston,
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hammond for day or two this week.
Mr.. Nichols was born in the house now
owned by Mrs NJ. X. Shaw on North
Pleasant street, and went to New York
30 wears ago. where he has made his
home since. Mrs. Pitts is well known
to Middlebury people, and will sing in
the Congregational church next Sunday
morning.
The REGISTER published over 100
extra copies of the issue of July G, con.
tanning the account of the centennial
exercises of the college. The entire
EDITION was sold out the same week hv
G. f. Rich's news agency and he wanted
100 more. MANY of the alumni of the
college who were not present have
written for copies, which we cannot
supply. We will gladly purchase REGIS
TIERS of that issue in order to fill this de
mand. VIII not subscribers who do not
care to keep the issue kindly send m
their copies?
The sensational comedy. "Side-Track-
ed, which is To appear at the opera
house tonight. is one Of the real sue
cesses Of the past season. The dialogue
Is bright and witty, the sentiment clean
aud ennobling, and the situations at
times thrilling and again ludicrous, al
ways appealing to the heart. and never
feils to awaken genuine enthusiasm
The company presenting the play is al
unusually good one, each member being
an artist in his especial line. The per
Torrance is interspersed with catchy
music and some very strong specialties
Addison County Fair.
The posters and premium lists for the
fair will be out this week. Call at the
REGISTER office or write G. ). Dana il
you do not receive one, and remember
the entries for the races and live stock
close Aug. %. The outlook for a sue
cessful fair are good. The Middlebury
Citizens Band Will furnish music, and
there will be a number of attractions be
sides an all-around good fair. c. 4
Beach of Castleton will be present witt
his merry gO-round. 1t is expected thai
: the floral hall of last year will bt
eclipsed, and good list of entries fol
the races are assured. The three Mar
ians will appear in their sensational
, comedy ladder act. They are called the
, "aerlal revolving meteors.' They intro
duce thrilling aerial feats, wonderful
combination of beW ildering mid-ar evo
buttons. TO see them alone viii be
worth the price of admission. Send il
your entries and come yourself, every
body, and help make the fair a success
, There will be no fair at Brandon or Bur
lngton this year Except the street fai
at the latter place, and the Middleburl
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