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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-23

! have a big line Of bran new
cook stoves, the standard makes.
They will be sold very cheap or
exchanged for second hand ones.
For bargains in furniture come TO
my store. W. H. ROGERS.
2-dW1m
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
NEW HAVEN.


Mrs. Ora Roscoe and family are expected
to town next month.
The Misses Kimball of Ferrisburg were
recent guests of Mrs. Phoebe Adams.
Mrs. Phelps Nash, who has spent the winter
in Florida, is in town for the summer.
Miss Helen Weller of Bristol was the guest
of Mrs J. c. Wilder the first of the week.
The New Haven Mills Manufacturing Co.
are building an addition to their box factory.
Mrs. Serelia fuller of Chicopce Falls, Mass,
is the guest Of her brother, Mr. Newton Hin
man.
Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer recently Wis
tied Mr.. Palmer's sister, Mrs. Giddings, in
Pittsford.
Andrew G. Squer has been spending few
weeks with with his daughter, Mrs Prindle, in
Brandon.
The ladies rooms are pndergoinga thorough
renovating. Mrs. Harry Peck has the matter
in charge.
The ladies Of the Congregational church
met at the church on Wednesday to sew on
the church carpet.
Mrs. Henry Wheeler former president of
the Ladies Union, is at the hospital in Burl-
ington for treatment.
The rural free delivery will soon be in evil
dence. Orders were taken the present week
for the new mail boxes.
Mrs. Loren Richards, who has been con-
fined to her home for long time was out last
Sabbath, and present at the Sunday services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo lIinman Of Hartford
Conn, were the guests last week Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey lllnman. They went from here
10 visit their son in Banrar Y Y
y. c. Squier has been awarded the contract
for carrying the mail on the new rural delivery
route, which goes from the New Haven post
office to Barnumtown, thence back by Carter
Knowless residence to the Junction, thence
across Town Hill, and back to the street by
way Of Beech Ill.,
The annual meeting Of the Ladies' Union
was held at the pleasant home OF Mrs. 7, L.
Adams on Wednesday afternoon, May S. The
president being necessarily absent the secre-
tary filled the char. The usual reports were
read and accepted. \ barrel valued at $50
has been filled and sent during the year to
Saluda, y. c. The socials, which are ked
once a month, when tea is served, have been
largely attended for the most part, and good
sum realized towards the purchase of the new
church carpet. Two thank-ofering meetings
are held during the year, one in April for
home missions, the other in November for the
foreign missions. There is a membership Of
SO. The following officers were chosen for
the present year. President, Mrs. J. O. Bot
tum; vice president, Mrs F. L. Barrows; sec
rotary, Mrs. j. l.. Potter; treasurer, Mrs. Alice
Y. Iangdon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
VERGENNES S,

Hon. w. p, Dillingham; Of Waterbury was
in town Tuesday.
Two girls from Bennington were committed
to the Industrial school Saturday.
Jerusalem chapter, X. A. NJ, hold special
conyocation next Monday evening.
Miss Inez Satterlee of Nliddlebury was a
guest of Miss Venus Schoonmaker Sunday.
l. F. Hatch of Burlington was in town and
visited his farm in West Ferrsburgh Tuesday
Z. c. Dixie of Bristol is said to own $4,000
worth of stock of the Farmers National bank.
+. II. Wilder of Burlington was in town
Tuesday and bought a single driver of Myron
+. G. Norton.
Miss Richards of Panton returned home
Monday after a several days visit with Mrs.
Henry Booth.
Mrs. n. J. Renaud and daughter, Mrs. Mar
guerhe, are in Montreal this week visiting
their daughter and sister, Miss Lucy Renaud.
Several people in this vicinity went to Burl-
ington for conference with Congressman ID!
J. Foster in regard to the projected rural mail
delivery through Weybridge.
Cards are out announcing the coming mar
riage of Mrs. Emily Gordon Stillwell to Sam
uel G. Painter, both of New York city. Mrs.
Stillwell formerly resided in this city and is
well known in this vicinity. 4
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17

George King is under the weather for the
present.
Miss Esther Mills is at home sick from her
last place of employment.
!. L. Cook is laid up for repairs by reason
of swollen feet caused by rheumatism.
Rev. Mr.. Darling is to be the orator of the
day for the G. y. X. on Memorial day.
Bobolinks and yellow birds put in an APP
pearance on the 18th inst. Early by at least
ten days.
II. l. Spoor is confined to his room by reason
of Andersonville troubles and a modification
of the grip.
Road Commissioner Fittz has been over the
roads with his little yellow wagon and fixed
them up for summer travel.
Our schools are in full operation in charge
of a corps of teachers who are interested in
their work. There has been a consolidation
by the directors, so that two school houses are
unoccupied for this term.
y single block flying from cutting-off
saw caught s. ID. Damon on the head, knock
ed him down and over near the timber saw,
which was in motion. lie fell on the spread
roll and was saved from contact with the saw.
escaping with bruised head, arm and body.
\ good deal Of blowing has been done and
some grain sown, though very little planting
has been done yet. The farmer has his work
well in hand. Pastures and meadows are
looking nicely, the first furnishing a bite for
cattle several weeks ago. snow still fingers
in secluded places to some extent, il being
seen on the I4th inst. three to four feet deep
near II. |. Spoons.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
BRISTOL.

w. n. MCGEE was in Williston last week
on business.
Mrs. r.. F. Hatch is in Burlington this week,
the guest of friends.
L. A. burlington is home from a business
trip to Boston and Saratoga.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Ridley went to Bur
lington Monday on business.
Mrs. +. +. Hill of Starksboro was the guest
of relatives in town on Wednesday.
Charles Nathewson has returned from a
weeks visit to friends at IIadey, y. Y.
NJ. r. Butterfeld Of Middlebury was in
town on Sunday, the guest of Mrs. Dean.
Mrs. Arthur Clifford has returned from
weeks visit to her parents at Starksboro.
The Bristol Manufacturing company have
finished saving the logs in their mill yard
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c. Marsh have returned
from trip to Philadelphia and New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. /. Cain went to Hines
burg on Saturday to visit Mrs. Gains mother.
]. A. McDonough and wife and !. +. Whit
ncy and wife were in IIinesburg over Sunday
/. n. Williamson has the frame of his
house, which he is building on Elm street.
nearly up.
L. Bissonette has the foundation for a
houSS vi dNlOi avenue Nblllll anu has
moved house onto the same.
Work has commenced on the Baptist par
sonage The old building is to be removed
and new house built at once
Mrs. +. T. Briggs has returned from Med
field, Mass where she went several weeks ago
on account of the death of her father.
There was a special communication of
Libanus Lodge, f. and A. NJ, on Thursday
evening, for work on the second degree.
Rev. G.. ]. Kunz of Round Lake, y. J., a
former pastor of our Methodist church, was in
town over Sunday and preached at the Meth
odst church in the evening.
The weather for the past week has been
cold for the season, and more rain is needed
as the ground is dry. The farmers are we'll
along with their springs work, most of the
sewing being done.
Is. Cousinos had the misfortune to lose one
of his horses while drawing a load of wood
from the Little Notch. While going down
steep hill the horse stepped on rolling
stone and fell, breaking blood vessel and in
ternally bleeding to death in few minutes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
ORWELL.

DR.. w. II. Vncents father of Montpelier is
with him.
Frank L. Fish of Nergennes was in town
Saturday last on business.
Mrs. Philip LaDuc had two of her brothers
from Bridport with her over Sunday last.
Mrs. Charles Hammond and five children
started for New York city Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell are at the home of
IT. and Mrs. w. l.. Roberts for few days.
A. II. Belanger is raising the roof of his
house story. James Kimberly is doing the
work.
Rev. NJ. L. Severance and wife have been
spending few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Sanford.
w. T. Delano and men are at work in the
east part of the town setting poles and adjust
ing wires and phones.
James Thomas, guardian of Triffley LaDuc,
went to Waterbury for him Monday last He
will board for the present with Mrs. George
Hammond.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. Z. j. Guernsey breaches in the
Methodist church in Weybridge Sunday
In exchange with Rev. Il. w. Thompson.
Rev. Thomas Simms, pastor of the
Congregational church, breaches in
Orwell Sunday, in exchange with Rev.
Benjamin Swift.
There will be meeting of Young
Peoples Guild of the Congregational
church next Sunday, May 10, in the
Lecture Room at p. IN.
The celebration of the raising of the
debt on the Methodist church as we'll as
the centennial of the organization of the
society In town will begin In the church
Sunday, June 8, with an historical SER
mon by the pastor. The exercises will
continue throughout the week. Several
former pastors will be in attendance.
Bishop Andrews of New York will
preach Sunday, June l6.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
CORNWALL.

Surplus potatoes are moving off at fair
prices.
II. b. Scovel has let his farm to ]. L.
Douglas.
Frederick Aines of Peru is visiting his
parents.
Farmers have their grain all sown and are
preparing to plant.
Last Sunday afternoon three persons were
immersed in Crystal lake.
We are panied to learn Of the total destruc-
ton by fire last Monday night OF the old West
Cornwall store, which has stood as monu-
ment longer than the memory Of our oldest
inhabitants. Mr.. Atwood who slept over the
store and barely escaped with his life, is a
young man just starting in business on whom
the loss will fall heavy. 1T is hoped the store
will be speedily rebuilt and Mr.. Atwood re-
sumo again his position.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
ShOREhAM.

Mrs w. y. Plat is in Boston for ten days.
5. G. Moore started Monday for northern
New York
bowman Nottingham spent Sunday at y. L.
Tottingham's.
Miss Austin and Miss Nc Call of New York
are at Mrs Marid Smiths.
Mrs Maria North is not improving; not
quite as well as last week.
Kent Wright and Miss Lizzie spent SUNDAY
with Mrs. II. +. Caswell in AIddlebury.
Mrs |. c. Moore entertained the Orwell
Fortnightly and the Moravian Club Tuesday
afternoon.
Rev. r. \. Carlson will give an illustrated
lecture on Hawaii in the chapel Tuesday eve
ming, May 81, the funds received to 60 toward
a house to be built in Sivas, Turkey, in which
Rev. and Mrs. Partridge will dwell while there
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
EAST MIDDLFRlJRY

George w. Hewitt is under the doctors
care.
Benjamin Sumner was home from Proctor
fur a short visit this week.
Hon. F. c. Partridge was with his people
for a short time this week.
Mrs. J, +. Sumner is in Brandon with her
sister, Mrs. George Sumner.
In the future the weekly prayer services at
the NJ. +. church will he held Wednesday
evenings at 1880 o'clock. On Sunday, May
70, love feast at 1880, regular services at
10 AS, followed by the administration OF the
sacrament.
At the annual meeting of the Episcopal So
ciety, held at st. Barnabas's chapel Thursday
evening, May 9, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year; President Rev.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
WEST CORNWALL.

1t is little girl at Charley Moran's.
VIII Donah went to Burlington on Tuesday.
S. 5. Rockwell took quite long ride on
Wednesday.
Mrs II. A. Moody spent the day, Tuesday,
at Walter Atwoods.
Dr. 5. s. Martin went to Bradford on Mon
day on business trip.
Mrs ]. F. Randall returned from her visit
to Boston last Saturday
G. ID. Barber has recently visited his son,
Richard Barber of West Bridport.
Rev. Mr.. Lamson is building a nice side
walk the length of the parsonage land.
Rev. and Mrs. G. c. Lamson returned last
Friday from their visit with relatives in Brat
tleboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Delano Of East Shore
ham were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. IIervey
Perry on Tuesday.
Joseph White has sold his place on West
street, now occupied by Nelson Tromblv, to
his wife'S brother, Eli Dushay, from Bird port
Francis Twitchcll who was injured by fall
few weeks ago, is with his son Mervin in
this place during his convalescence. lie is
improving slowly.
II. c. Jones has gone to sudbury, where he
expects to spend large share Of the summer
He will board with his nephew and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Clayton Jones.
Clear cool weather; grass growing finely;
trees are leaving fast and pear, cherry and
plum trees have blossomed quite profusely,
giving promise Of much fruit.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17

F. J. Hubbard Of Middlebury was in town
last week.
Mrs. Carla Goodrich Of New York state is
at Scion Nlller's
Miss Kate Rich, who spends the winters in
New York, has arrived at her home for the
sYnper ~
/Kdgar Chatterdon died at the home of his
sister, Mrs. II. {. Brown, Monday noon of
typhoid fever. Mr.. Chatterdon was native
of Whiting, but had lived in Nliddlebury for a,
number OF years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17

w. T. Forsythe; vice president, F. NJ. Day;
secretary, Miss Laura Ross; treasurer, Mrs. !.
NJ. Stafford; assistant secretary, Mrs. Il. &.
Peck; assistant treasurer, Mrs. w. 5. Tisdale !;
auditor and trustee, Austin Peck; warden,
Henry Gilman.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
WEST ADDISON.

The funeral of Rev. B. Cox was largely
attended on Friday last in the West Addison
church.
Mrs. NJ. f. Cox is to go to Raceville, n. Y,
with her granddaughter, Anna Tooley, to
spend few weeks.
Our pastor, Rev. Mr.. Taylor is sick at his
paternal home in Glenville, n. ", so there
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17

was no service in the West Addison church
last Sabbath.
Fred Smith and Rolla Holcomb had quite
narrow escape while out on the lake in
yacht. The sudden high wind on Sunday last
struck them and capsized the boat near Crown
Point shore. They were rescued by Mr.. Made
and family.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
County Uems.
BRIDPoRT
e high school closed this week.

BRlDPORT
The high school closed this week.
Mrs. Romano Hemenway took trip to
Burlington last Wednesday.
Mrs Kelley of Wallngford recently visited
her sister, Miss Anna Hall.
Mrs. W. NJ. Grandey sold a pair of horses
last week to Carol Hamilton.
Mrs. f. Z. Woods attended the funeral of
her father at Westport last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.. Mullings of Bristol
recently visited sister of the former, Mrs.
A. G.. Crossman.
The wedding of Miss Sarah Jewett and
Perry Bingham at Weybridge was attended by
several of our townspeople.
Mrs. J. II. Campbell and little daughter
Helen came up from New York last week to
spend some time with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Asa IIemenway.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
WEST SALISBURY.

The annual meeting Of the West Side Gem
etery association will be held at the school
house in West Salisbury, Wednesday evening,
May -, at 80 o'clock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17

In nine-inning game at Mortified
Saturday Tufts college base ball team
defeated the Norwich university team by
a score of If to l.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
PAINT Your BUGGY FOR 75o.

with Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint, ready
for use; 10 colors. Gives high gloss
equal to new. Sold by A Calhoun &
Son.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
NEW
7 WALKING
SKIRTS.


A nice one, eight rows
stitching, $1.39
A better one, 1.9S
A nice grey one fitted band
of stitching, 2.9S
A black broadcloth with
fitted band stitched fif-
teen times, 3.19
Still better skirts, $50
If you don't find your size in
stock will have one made to
your order inside of 10 days and
at the same price.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17
RIPTON.

o. S. King has taken VIM. Whittemore's
farm.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17

The "Royal Baker and Pastry Cook'-con-
tanning over 500 most practical and valuable
cooking receipts = free to every patron.
Send postal card with your full address.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-17

There are cheap baking powders made from
alum, but they are exceedingly harmful to
health Their astringent and cauterizing
qualities add dangerous element to food.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-09-05

ever happened, Jack, l was resolved
shat nothing, not even fear Of murder,
should make me marry the man who
had carried me Off
There are found scattered about the
byroadS Of the country many small
inns for the accommodation of persons
Of the base- sort.
1t was before such wayside innI
that the chairmen stopped, Molly Know
it very well. 1t was at a place called
Rlklcy's Spring. The name of the
house was the Travellers Rest and it
stood just two miles and a half from
Lynn and one mile or so from the vii
lace of South Wootten. 1t was a small
house. gloomy and i'll lighted at the
best. There was a door in the middle.
The diamond papes of the windows
were mostly broken in their leadcn
frames; the woodwork was decayng;
the upper door, projecting, darkeucd
the lower rooms. In the dim twilight,
when the chair stopped, the house look
ed a dark and noiSome place, fit only
for cutthroats and murderers.
The poles were withdrawn and the
door thre'va qaen, Nelly, looking out
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-09-05


sweetest Gentlemen you VIII drink
with me 10 the next voyage OF the Lady
OF Lynn
But then a thing happened. News
came which drove all thoughts of the
Lady Of Lynn out of eyerybody's mind.
That toast was forgotten.
The news was brought by the doctor,
who was the last to arrive.
Doctor Worship was person who
habitually carried himself with dig
nifty.
"Gentlomon." The doctor laid his
hat upon the table and his cane be-
side it. Then he took his chair. adj
iu,ted his wig. NM ON his spcctacles.
and then. laying his hand upon tie
arms Of the chair, he once more look
ed around the room. and all this in the
most imDortaut dignincd. provoking
interesting manner possible. Gentle
men. | have news for vou."
CoDtain Crowle made answer snnok.
ing I'm tbe name of the society. "Sir
We await your pleasure"
"AIy news. gentlemen "a Of n stor-
Ting character. will onitomize ar
abbreviate it. In a word, therefore
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-09-05
like manner.

like manner.
| Last of all came the prince of this
company, FORD Fylingdalc himself.
Sir Harry Malyns being asked IL he
knew his lordshlp, shook his head.
1--WE Of the gay world" he said, speak
ing as a young man, "do not commonly
include Lord Fylingdale among the
beaus and bucks. There is in him n
certain haughtiness which forbids the
familiarities common among our
selves"
"Is he, then, a saint?"
"Nvhy, sir, know nothing about
saints. There are none"
Sam Semple showed good sense in
( going around to visit his old friends.
Among others he called upon Captain
| Crowle, to whom he behaved with sim
gular discernment, in such n way as
would please the old man, for on
one who takes punishment without
snivelng and bears no malice there
/ after A ship Is like n boys school,
where a fogging wipes out the offense
and master and boy become good
friends after it, whatever the hcinous-
ness Of the crime.
"Slr," said Sam, standing before the
captain modestly, "you will under
stand, first of all, that I am reminded
in coming here of the last time that
l saw you"
| AYE, my lad, have not forgotten"
The captain did not rise from his arm
chair, nor did he offer Sam his hand.
He waited to learn in what spirit the
young man approached him.
/ believe me, SIR" said Sam, II am
not unmindful of certain lesson,
rough perhaps, but deserved. The pre-
sumption of youth, ignorance of the
world, ignorance Of the prize to which
l aspired, may be my excuse, II any
were needed. l was then both young
that Sam possessed the gift of words
Indeed l was too young to under
stand the humble nature of my origin
and my position and too ignorant to
understand my own presumption
Therefore. sir, before l say anything
more | beg your forgiveness. That
presumption, sir, can never, | assure
you. be repeated. l know at least my
own place and the distance between a
certain young lady and myself"
why, my lad" said the captain
"since you talk in that modest way
bear no NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. here
is my hand in token of forgiveness
And so on that head we will speak nc
more"
He extended his hand which Sam
took, still in humble attitude.
IL am deeply grateful, captain" be
said. You will perhaps before long
find out how grateful can be-" Time,
in fact, did show the depth of his graft
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-09-05

Justify.
We should have looked on for min
ute ana Iert them. But one Of the
his feet, he made a respectful leg aud
sauted the child. Mates" he cried.
"'tis our owner. Tho little lady owns
the barky. What shall we do for her?'
Then they all sprang to their feet
with huzza for the owner and anoth-
err for the ship, and, IL you will believe
It, their rough fo'cslc hands in half a
chair like queen. She sat with great
dignity, understanding in some way
that these men were in her own service
and that they designed no harm or af-
fright to her, but only to do her honor.
Therefore she was not in any fear and
smiled graciously. For my own part, l
followed and stood at the table, think
ing that perhaps these fellows were
proposing some piratical abduction and
resolving miracles of yalor if neces-
sary.
Then they made offerings. One man
pulled a red silk handkerchief from his
neck and laid it in her lap, and anoth-
er lugged box Of swcetmeats from
his pocket. It came from Lisbon, but
was made, believe. in Morocco by the
Noors. a third had a gold ring on his
fnger-evorybody knows the extrava-
gapcies of sailors-which he drew off
and placed in her hand. Another Of
fercd glass of punch. The little maid
did what she had so often seen the cap
tain do. She looked round and said,
"Your good health, all the company"
and put her lips TO the glass, which she
then returned. And another offered TO
dance, and the fiddler drew his bow
across the catgut, 1t is a sound which
inclnes the heart to beat and the feet
to move whenever a sailor hears it,
Il have often seen you dance" said
Molly. "Let the fiddler play, and you
shall see me dance"
l never thought she would have had
so much spirit for, you soc, | had
taught her to dance the hornpipc. Ev-
cry boy in seaport town can dance
the hornppc. We used to make music
ont Of piece of thin paper laid over a
tortoise shell comb-it must be comb
of wide teeth, and none of them must
be brokcn-and with this instead of a
fiddle we would dance in the garden or
in the parlor. But TO stand up before a
whole company of sailors. Who would
have thought it? However, she Jump
ed up and on the table performed her
dance with great seriousness and so
gracefully that they were all cnchant-
ed. They stood around, their mouths
open, broad grin on every face. The
women, neglected, huddlod together in
corner and We're quite silent.
When she had finished. she gathered
up her gifts-the silk handkerchief it
came from Calicut - the swcetmcats
from Morocco, the gold ring from I
know not where. Put me down, If
you please" she said. SO one of them
gently lifted her to the ground Il
thank you ALL" she courtesied very
prettily. II wish you good night and
when you set sail again a good yoy-
age"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-09-05

your lovely ward-I use the word with
due rCspect-are in good health"
SO he departed, leaving the captaIu
thoughtful.
And now they were all among US the
vile crew brought together for our IN.
doing by this lord so noble and so ey-
allied. And we were already entangled
in whole mesh Of lies and conspira
cles, the result of which you have now
TO learn.