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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
WEST CORNWALL.

Frank Randall was away last week visiting
relatives. lie returned Tuesday.
More snow is needed to make good sleigh
ing; not snow enough for heavy teaming.
a. J. Benedict, a former resident of this
town but now of Concord, n. H., is visiting
relatives and friends here and in the vicinity.
DR.. A. w. Bingham, wife and child went to
Brooklyn, n. V, Tuesday, Dr. bingham has
a position in the Roosevelt Hospital, New
York city.
Mrs. Ii. y. Moody went to Huntingdon,
Canada, last Saturday, to visit at her old
home and see her father, who was very i'll
when they wrote for her to come and see him.
There will be Christmas tree at the Bap-
fist church next Monday evening for one and
all. Bring your gifts and add to the beauty
of the tree and make hearts glad with timely
gifts. short program of speaking and
music will be rendered. There will be, also,
some special Christmas music next Sunday.
The Christmas sale and oyster supper at
/ c. NJ. Hanks came off last Friday evening"
and was pronounced success by all present.
with 500 net proceeds. The weather was
cold, yet nearly ninety people were present
and sat down to the tables loaded with good
| things, enough and to spare-so that some
who lack in dainties were well remembered
next day. The five and ten cent table, pre-.
sided over by Mrs Twitchel was very attrac
tive and the wonder was that so many useful
and pretty articles could be made and sold fol
such small sums. The candy table, of which
Miss Weston had charge, was a very sweet
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
ORWEl-l,

The sick people in town are better.
Judge Branch came home from Middlebury
Saturday last.
X. +. Brown was at court three days last
week, returning Friday
The directors of the Orwell creamery held a
meeting Wednesday evening.
V. Y. Blackmer left for Florida Thursday Of
this week to spend the winter.
G. w. Prior has been at his pulp job for
some time drawing to the lake.
The children are having two rehearsals each
week, getting ready for Christmas.
Sherry Burt commenced teaching school in
Shoreham Monday morning the 18th.
Earl Hopkins has recovered from the fever.
His sister is now sick with the same disease.
The past two weeks has been old fashioned
winter weather. Although there Is not much
snow in the roads, good deal of business is
being done.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
County Ueps.
ADDISON.


Asa Willmarth is confined to the house
with the grip.
Phones have been put in the houses OF
VIM. Wood and Joe st. Clair.
Stic1les 4 Clark are very nicely settled in
their new house, built this season. - b IL
There is to be a Christmas tree with recita-
tons and singing at the Baptist church Mon
day evening" the 24th. Bic
Sleighing is very good for the amount OF
snow, and the farmers are lmprovnglit by
getting up their wood. BE
Howard Clark has been improving his pre-
misses by building a new hen house and putting
new siding on his barns
Henry Fields of Vergennes and Julia Bene-
dict of Middlebury took dinner at c. r.
Smiths one day last week.
Mrs. Lutte Whitford, who went two weeks
ago to the hospital in Burlington for treat
ment, came home the 18th. The treatment
was a success and she is doing well.
vt the request of the church Chas. f
Parker has consented to extend the time when
his resignation is to take effect to March /
which we are all thankful to him for dong.
Davis 4 Bowers have moved their steam
saw mill to Lutte Whtford's farm, across the
road from where a saw mill stood few years
ago, and are now ready to do custom work for
any one.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
SHOREHAM.

Mrs. Jane Fuller is quite sick
c. II. Del Long has an attack of grip.
Miss Theda Baldwin is visiting friends in
Bridport.
Mrs. Carr of Cornwall is visiting her daugb-
ter, Mrs. (. Plat.
Richard Spaulding of Rutland was in town
Friday of last week.
Forest Palmer, who has been sick with a
fever, is on the gain.
Mrs. II. +. Bissell is spending a few days
with her mother, Mrs. NJ. +. Hathorne.
1t is rumored that the old maids are to hold
a convention here sometime IN the near future.
Mrs. Wood, who has been visiting at her
fathers, 20. Caswells, left Wednesday for
enver, Col, to join her husband.
The adjourned rummage sale and oyster
supper is arranged for at the parsonage Friday
afternoon and evening, Jan. 4. Supper will
be served from o to s o'clock. All are cor
daily invited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
BRISTOL.

w. y. Lawrence started on Tuesday for the
west
Worthy Needham is spending the vacation
with relatives at Huntington.
Charles Rider went to Yonkers, y. V, last
week with carload of apples.
A. L. Cain of East street is among the
sick, being threatened with fever,
w. {. bingham and family are home from
visit of several days at Burlington.
Martin Mack is sick with a fever at his
sisters, Mrs. Sipes, on Park street.
Arthur Clifford has rented the Lincoln
place on Spring street and will occupy it at
once.
Merritt Stowe of .NIddlebury was in town
Tuesday, the guest of his sister, Mrs. w. II.
Hughes.
Mrs. \. II. Cove of Hartford, Conn, has
been the guest of relatives and friends for the
last week.
Wallace Hammer has traded his place in
the village for farm in Lincoln, and will
move there soon.
School in the village closed last Friday and
will reopen the first Monday in January fol
the winter term.
Rev. w. \. Kinzie breaches at Monktor
every Sunday afternoon, the pastor, Rev
{. p. Kellogg, having resigned
The entertainment for the benefit of the
library occurred at Holley hall on "Wednesday
evening, and was well attended.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
WEST ADDISON.

Mrs. James Raine spent last Saturday and
Sunday with her son Albert and family in Port
Henry,
Some farmers are gathering in their fall
crops mid snow and ice and some have pota-
toes yet in the ground
The steam ferry has gone into winter
quarters, and ice Is already forming on the
lake, SO that teams cross at Wilknsons ferry.
Winter has settled down upon us early and
unexpected, beyond all precedent, and the
cold is so intense that our congregations on
Sunday have been quite small for the past few
weeks
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
New RAVEN.

The Sunday school is to have Christmas
tree Monday evening.
The annual rental of the Congregational
church pews will be held on Saturday at l
p. N.
Mrs Martha Partch of Burlington, formerly
of this town, is visiting her son Carl and
family in Michigan. y
John Caldwell, Jr.. was united.n marriage y
! Miss Rena Thomas of Proctor Wednesday
s$enng at the home of the bride.
Vhc funeral of Mr. Thomas Gregory was
held at his late home in Salem, y. V, on
Tuesday. Mrs. Gregory was Miss Theresa
Sturdevant of this town.
Miss Ada lIurlburt OF Burlington has taken
Miss Roseman's place as preceptress of the
Academy. Miss IIurlburt graduated from
Beeman academy and the L. Y. NJ. and is
very well aud favorably known in this com
munitV.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
VERCENNES.

Miss A. f. Huntington is in Boston for the
holidays.
Frank Hayden of Montpelier was in town
Tuesday,
J. f. Green Of Cleveland, o., is the guest of
w. \. Sheriff..
f. l.. Fish is away on a short trip to New
York and Boston.
Miss Kate Quinn is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Eliza Quinn.
~ J. ID. Whiteside, who has been i'll with
pleurisy IS much better.
Mark Boylan of NIiddlebury is spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hudson.
1.-THE As You Like 1t club met Tuesday
evening at the Congregational parsonage.
The subject considered was "Mian, Genoa
and Pisa
Mrs. Louis Geror gave a tea party at her
home Tuesday afternoon for her daughters
and granddaughter.
Mrs. Helen Kellogg, who has been the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Harry Adams, left
Monday for her home in Madison, Wis.
An entertainment was given to the children
of the Industrial school last week Friday
evening. 1t consisted of instrumental and
vocal music and readings.
The remains of Mrs. Eliza Larrow, widow
of Julius I.arrow, were brought here Tuesday
from Ogdensbusg, n. Y, where she died
Saturday last at the advanced age of 81 years.
At the annual meeting of st. Peters court,
{. O. f., held Monday evening, the following
officers were elected Chief ranger, +. w.
Sault; vice chief ranger, John Hart; recording
secretary, Frank Robare; financial secretary,
Albert iIenricks; treasurer, DR.. +. Pon;
trustees, Geo. II. Bora, T.. +. Thomas, Frank
p. Timmons; medical examiner Dr. f. Pon;
delegate to state convention, f. W. Sault;
alternate, Albert IIenricks. The officers are
to be installed Monday evening, Jan. p, by G.
NJ. Cosgrif, -. II. c. r., of Burlington
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
RIPION

Mrs. Aurela Robinson is in a precarous
condition from disease.
Sneak thieves entered II. |. Spoons cellar
few days ago while the family was absent, and
stole so to 50 pounds of pork. 1t would
have been little more polite if they had left
a few ounces.
Mr.. Charles Noble caught woodchuck in
a trap set in the burrow on the 10th inst
he writer once caught one about the 9Th of
October and thought it very unusual, but this
beats all records
Frank LaF'rancis of Lincoln was with us on
the 18th inst. In the years gone by he was a
resident here, but for several years has been
in the employ of the Lincoln Lumber COM
pany. We are pleased to be able to say that
he is looking well, though somewhat reduced
in flesh.
On the evening of the I4th inst. !. !. Hale
post, G. A. r., held its annual election with
the following result ID. W. Smith, c.; ID. c.
Bent, 5. V. c.; G. w. Abbott, J. V. c.; II. c.
Powers, sergeant; J. l.. Cook, chaplain; G..
]. Hodges, Q. NJ; S. c. Gibbs, o. d.; J. 5.
Chandler, O. g.. b. f. Tucker, adutant; w.
Calvin, serg. mai; G. w. Folsom, Q. NJ. s.;
A. c. Benedict, delegate \. ]. Fisher, alter
nate, and it was voted to have a public in
stalation of officers at first meeting in January,
which will be on the 18th, to be followed by
supper for G.. a. X. men, their wives,
daughters and sweethearts An invitation
was voted to the w. X. c. at East Middle
bury. The Post is in healthy condition, has
received three recruits and four by transfer
the past year, with others that are expected to
| come in
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21

Chauncey Stewart and wife of Charlotte are
at Mrs X. ID. Stewards, where they expect to
spend the remainder of the winter.
Miss Rosina Parmlee, who has been sick
for the last three months, is not so well and
fears are entertained of her recovery.
A wheel at the electric light plant at
Hockey Dale brook, broke last Friday and the
village was without electric lights for three
nights.
Lucy, X. D., and Martin Rider of New
York expect to spend the holidays with their
father, w. J. Rider, who lives mile south OF
the village.
Ira f. Stewart has sold his interest in the
grocery and meat market of Stewart q Cliff
ford to Arthur Clifford, who takes possession
Ian. ?. The firm will be known as Clifford
Brothers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
EAST MIpDLERuRY.

Franl, Roberts is home from Proctor and on
the sick list.
There will be a Christmas dance at the
Glen House Monday evening, Dec "a.
The anchor ice in the river has become
quite troublesome, causing the mills to be
shut down portion of the time.
Mrs. B. O. Smith has gone to St.Albans,
where she will pass the remainder of the win
ter with her daughter, Mrs. John NJ. Nash.
The Methodist and the Episcopal Sunday
schools will hold union exercises and a Christ
mas tree at the Good Templars' Hall Monday
evening, Dec. "a.
There will be a celebration of holy COM
munon in St. Barnabas's chapel on Wednes-
day morning Dec. 90, at 10 o'clock. Christ
mas service also on following Sunday, Dec.
so, at usual hour.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
CORNWALL.

Miss Ina Shortly started on Wednesday for
Florida, where she has position.
Miss Eta Scovel is expected home from her
school in Rupert to spend the holidays
Edward Shortly, who has been employed
in IIovoke Mass, as craftsman during the
summer, is home for visit.
For few days past, notwithstanding the
mercury has not indicated the fact, the atmos-
phere has seemed very cold.
For the benefit of those who are somewhat
skeptical, we would say that the government
officials inform us that under the present out
look our rural delivery mail service will be
permanent and all attempts to discontinue ii
will be unavailable.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
SALISBURY.

'eFTVI1V'
Mrs. Wilcox still lies in critical condition.
revival meeting is to be started next Wed
nesday in West Salisbury.
The parsonage Fund society realized about
s2S from their sale and social last week
a new stove in the vestry of the Congrega-
tional church adds to its appearance and
comfort
The children of the Congregational Sunday
school will give a Christmas concert next
Sunday evening
The brain of one of our citizens became
somewhat disturbed from an overdose of cider
last week. Fifteen dollars settled the bill
Rev. X. J. Barton and NJ. A. Thomas at
tended the executive committee meeting OF
the Anti-Saloon league at Middlebury We'd
nesdav
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.

from wednesdays Boston Journal
There Is an easier feeling in the butter
market, under the Influence of light trade
and n decline at other places. and while quo
tattons are without material change, II would
be hard to make sales in round lots except Mt
some concessions. This means for the bulk
OF the stock arriving, which is not of the
highest grade. All the really fancy fresh lots
coming IN are readily taken care of at fun
previous rates 81 am selling my best lots of
fresh Vermont ana New Hampshire creamery
AT 25iS cents, but that is an extreme price for
most of the receip s." said a large dealer,
land suppose no more than % cents should
he quoted for the bulk of the offerings"
Othe s considered that % cents was ell ough
to quote for the average los arriving, and Il
good deal was not worth more than "a to "a Z
cents All reported limited demand, after
passinga few fancy makes.
Although trade in cheese is light there Is a
firm and confident tone, and holders are will
ling to wait till the holiday lull Is over with
out forcing sales. Finest September ana DC.
tober twins are not offered under II cents,
choice late fall lots have been made ut III to
~ cents Reports from the country indi-
tie that the make has nearly all come for
ward, ana dealers here appear to have COM
plete control of the market
The egg marke has been quiet the past two
days and only strictly fine fresh lots com
mand full prices. For raost OF the fresh
Western arriving 26 cents is "A full selling
price, with an occasional fancy lot at IS
cents. A large portion are not bringing over
"a To % cents. Fresh Eastern in moderate de.
mand nj q to 2S cents, with fancy nearby lots
at 30 to 33 cents.
Northern and Eastern turkeys in light re.
ceipt and best command - cents but very
few offering command over Is to IA cents.
Chickens and fowls are plentif II, with sales
AT to II cents ana some fancy Northern AT
II to Is cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
THE MARKET s.
PRICES OF PRODUCE IN MIOOLEBURY.
BUTTER AND EGGS.
Best butter 22c. Eggs, 2ja27.
reputation
OTHER COUNTY MARKETS.

Bristol, Dec. l7-Saturday, market day,
prices: Dairy butter, 10 to 81 cents q pound
separator butter, 81 10 % cents n pound eggs.
Is cents II dozen; dressed poultry, 10 to II
cents a pound; live poultry, 10 IL cents n
pound; ginseng s. IA pound; dressed beef and
pork. ~ 80 to 81 30 II hnndI ed pounds; pota-
toes. 35 to 40 cents II bushel
Nergennes. Dec. l7-Saturday. market day,
prices: Dairy butter, 90 to y cents n pound
cheese, Il to IL cents "A pound eggs, 26 cents
dozen; dressed poultry, II to Is cents Il
pound; dressed pork and beef, 60 to 81 "a
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
CREAM HILL.

Christmas service in All Saints chapel on
Thursday evening, Dec. Fl, at 1880 o'clock.
Celebration of holy communion on following
friday morning at Io:45 O'Clock. All are
invited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
WEyBRIDGE.

II. \. Boris went to st. Adams on Monday
Clyde Fiske is quite i'll with an attack of
grip.
Mrs Inel Fiske Gage is at her old home for
the holidays.
VIM. Carpenter is spending the winter with
Mrs. Kate Iwitchel.
\ Christmas tree and exercises will be given
at the NJ. +. church Christmas eve.
\ family gathering will be held at John
Doolen'S with tree, etc, on Christmas.
Christmas tree with exercises at the village
school house this friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Warner have a fine adj
dition to their home circle in the person of a
girl baby.
Walter Sturtevant, G. Z. Child, Carlton
Smith and l.. c. Drollett went to New York
with stock last week.
Owing to failing health, H. Fiske has
given up his business as horseshoer at his old
stand, but will continue to do light repairing,
as usual.
The Congregational Sunday school will give
a Christmas concert and star drill at the Con-
gregational church Thursday evening, Dec. 27.
All are cordially invited,
Inc marriage OF Miss Mamie Brlttell ana
John Dodge took place at the residence OF
Mrs Sarah Brittel on Thursday OF this week.
Their home will be at West Rutland.
The drama by Ethan Allen band will not be
given until Friday, the eth. Every effort
possible will be made to make this one of the
best ever gwen. The best local talent is con-
nected with it and it no doubt will prove a
success. This will be an opportunity for all
and especially those wishing to aid the band.
Remember the place, town hail. and the time,
Friday, Dec. p. Tickets now on sale at w.
!. Newton's store
The local editor Of the REGISTER ac-
knowledges with thanks sample Of the pro-
duct of the Lcdgeside Poultry Yards of Wey-
bridge 1t was tine sample, too. y pedi-
greed light Brahma cockerel, Matched June /,
| 1900, and dressed Dec. IL, 1900, with a
dressed weight Of pounds-big enough for a
good-si1ed turkey When roasted, the flesh
was most delicious, being tender and sweet to
an exceptional degree. Small wonder that
the product OF the Ledgeside has such fine
reputation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
ONE FANCY PACKAGE
of selected chocolates tempting kinds all es delight
young.
RIBBON, BROKEN

and many other Christmas Candies
give largest variety and make small
prices possible. Mixed Creams, Ioc
broken candy, I2c; highest quality
ribbon, 15c; chocolates, 70 and 1Sc !;
mixtures and other tempting kinds,
zoe.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21

The most ell ctve little liver pills made
are DeWitl's Little Early Risers. They
ever Crime. ID. A. Bisbee's Drug Store
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
The FANCY PACKAGES

are priced at IS and soc for half
pounds. The pounds so, 90, 65, 75c.
These are filled from high grade
candies, and shipped from factory
to us.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21
WE KNOW MIXED

will be 22c. The largest tender figs
1Sc. Oranges will be the finest and
not high priced. Crisp, sweet NAL
aga grapes will be 25c pound.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-12-21

Beautiful Holly will come
der for things for Christmas dinner ear
promptly and better.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-21
TOMATOES GROW ON GRAVE.
The Dead Child Was Fond of Them
and They Mysterioualy
Appear.

Tomato plants that grew mysteri-
ously on grave in Holy Cross Gem.
etery at Boston. Mass, have been
stolen and reward has been offered
for the apprehension of the thief by
Rev. D. NJ. Savage, father of the child
buried there. Mr.. Savage's little
daughter. Grace, had been, ever since
she was able to eat, wonderfully fond
of tomatoes. This was looked upon
as result Of prenatal influences,
which were also responsible for q
birthmark, the exact shape of TO-
mato. on the back of her head.
Her fondness for tomatoes seemed
to grow with her years, and it seemed
as if she could eat them all day.
About a year and half ago the lit
tie girl died. Early this summer her
father was astounded to see several
tomato plants growing up among the
flowers and plants on her grave. No
one had planted them, SO far as could
be ascertained, and no one could ex-
r,l";-. i,r..- .loy- came to grow t,rerc,
But day or two ago Mr.. Savage
discovered that some one had evident
~ carried away the tomato plants
and large share of the flowers on
the grave.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-21
DAUGHTER FOR ONE DOLLAR
Unique Sale by n Father of His Four
Year-Old Girl to a Woman
at Rochester.

John A. Cannon, of Rochester, N. Y,
the other day sold his four-year-old
daughter for 81, and to show that the
transaction was perfectly regular he
executed deed to Mrs. Eva Simpson.
the woman to whom he sold the child,
and was recorded in the county clerks
office. Cannon has had trouble in sup
porting his family, and was arrested
for failure to provide for them. Judge
Ernst suspended sentence, and Cannon
was then rearrested for malicious mis-
chief and was fined $40. which he paid.
He left the courtroom saying that he
would find way out of his difficulty,
and few minutes afterward the deed
was signed, the dollar was paid over to
him and he gave up his child. The deed
was unique instrument. Some taw-
yers who saw the deed said it was lille
gal, while others claim It was perfect
ly legal form of adoption.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-21
FOOTBALL THIS YEAR
Radical Changes Made in Several
of Rules Governing Game.
Effort Mnde to Make Game More
Scientific, to Stop Uns
Conduct and Eliminate Delny
Tactics of Inferior Teams.

Walter Camp and the other members
of the collegiate football rules COM
mittee have been busy for some time re-
vising the football rules i'm anticipation
of the coming season. The committee
has completed its work and the revised
rules are now in the hands of the
printer.
Radical changes have been made In
several of the rules. The tendency has
been to make the game more scientific,
stop nsportsmanlille conduct and to
take away the opportunities inferior
teams have had to gain time over their
superiors. The committee has changed
the rule by which team lost the ball
for offside play. Hereafter the Of
tenders will be penalized ten yards and
the ball will remain in possession of the
side having it before the foul was made.
An important change is due to the
outcome of last years Harvard-Ya.e
game, when Yale resurrected the old
20-yard rule in order to hold the ball
when near Harvard's goal. Rather
than give up the ball Yale dropped back
20 yards and kept the bali. The rule
has been changed to read: "A team
cannot take advantage Of this rule a
second time unless the .ball has ex-
changed possession after the team us
ing the 2o-yard rule had first taken adj
vantage of the rule
Princeton's movements last year in
the 1ale-Princeton game of the side
line coaching rules led to the imposing
of a ten-yard penalty for coaching
from the side lines. Any unfair act
committed by player or any sympa-
thizer may also be punished by ten
yard penalty.
With the exception of these four
changes the rules of 1899 will prevail
during the coming season.