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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

A tortoise whose estimated age
is 400 years and known weight is
600 pounds, making it the largest
one ever reported, has CROSSED the
United States on a limited train
en- route from the Galapagos
Islands to the private geological
garden of the Hon. Walter Roths-
child, London. In civilization
oabbages are given him in lieu of
oaoti of his native heath.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

The Christmas tree with Its can
dies and bright lights runs back
through Druidic mysteries to Sun
worship, and the use of decorated
green trees at the time of the win
ter solstice has been and is known
all over the nothern hemisphere.
The lights celebrate the return of
the sun,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

Mr.. James T. Eokard who he's
been visiting relatives in this coun-
ty. left for Wsgar. North Dakota,
Thursday. Jim, as he is more fa-
miliarly known, has many friends
in Mason county, and they as we'll
as the Register wish him success.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

The only woman coal operator in
this country is said to be Mrs Jane
Shirkle of Clinton, Iud., who is
superintendent of a big mine and
has $50 men on her payroll.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

Keep sharp watch upon fires
this cold weather, and see that
stove and furnace pipes are secure
and we'll apart from wood work. 1t
is bad weather to be burned out.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

1 did a little miscellaneou read
ing, Sunday, here little and there
a little. Yet, somehow. the read
ings were closely related-as if
some fairy might have guided my
hands. Some of that which I read,
I pass on to you. 1t won't hurt
you any.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

1t were well for the United
States if it could have few days
of Grant or Cleveland in the White
House. It would. anyhow, be
better for what little Americanism
there is left.-Parkersburg Sem
tinei.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

Even in the face of the present
scarcity of coal and the monopoly
of the natural supply Congress
man McCall's bill authorizing free
trade in that product between the
United States and Canada will re-
oeive no consideration from the
Republican majority.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

There is an impression abroad
that type-written records are not
permanent, and the italian minis.
ter of Justice has ordered that no
typewriter document shall be ac-
oepted as legal in Italy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

Near Lake George the boys have
devised new form of coasting
sled. called Jumper" The jump
or has only one runner, fashioned
something like an old fashioned
skate.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

The officers of the Revenue Cut
ter Bear, on their recent trip to the
Artic Ocean found q hut of prehis-
toric build which they will estimate
to be more than 5000 years old.
In the hut were found the utensils
formerly belonging to the builders.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

Famine is working horrors in
Russia. In the Province of Krov-
off regular auction sales of women
and children are held to save them
from starvation.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

The Prudential Insurance Com
pany has our thanks for a very
pretty calendar. This is one of the
strongest insurance companies in
the world.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

A moral coward is man who
stops to beg the worlds pardon
every time he sets his foot over the
edge of the narrow path.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

All the heroes are not confined
to the stage. A New York boy
kept his elevator running during a
fire and thereby saved scores of
lives at the risk of his own.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24
Pardoned.

Upon recommendation from the
Pardon Board, Governor White is
sued pardon to Robert Cook who
was sentenced to one year in the
state prison. Cook had served 10
months in the pen and 6 months
in the county Jail. He was con-
victed upon felonious assault.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

The handsome new hotel at
Parkersburg. nearing completion,
has been leased to the Brast syndi-
cate, composed of Edward Brast,
j. 81. Abbott and Robt. Stealey.
The building will not be ready for
occupancy before March 1st. The
hotel will be one of the finest in
the country.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

Spain and Belgium have con-
cluded that Venezuela owes them
something. too, though how much,
or what for, they do not themselves
know. Why not let the little re-
public alone, she will pay her in
debtedness if given time? Spain
needs another good trimming like
the one she received in Cuba at
the hands of the Americans.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

1t is seriously to be feared that
the amendment recently passed by
the House of Representatives, in
creasing the length of time cattle
may be deprived of water, food and
rest in transit from % to 40 hours,
may become a law by the concur
renee of the Senate Herewith, un-
less the friends of animal life
throughout the country protest and
individually and collectively re-
quest their Senators to defeat the
amendment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

The womans Suffrage Associa-
ton of this state are preparing petit
tions to present to the coming
legislature requesting the body to
give them the privilege of the bal
lot at least in Presidential elections.
Every member of the senate and
house has been asked by letters to
the measure his support and the
association intends to make agreat
fight for support.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

Gov. Odell has instructed the
New York State Agricultural Com
missioner to place the strictest
quarantine over all possible ave.
nues of ingress of cattle from New
England to New York State, on ac-
count of danger from the foot and
mouth disease. The force of in
spectors along the New York and
New England line has been
strengthened.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24
Itching Piles.

Any one who suffers from that
terrible plague, Itching Piles. or
from Eczema. will appreciate the
immediate relies and permanent
cure that comes through the use of
Doan's Ointment. 1t never fails
Free samples at Hcoff. Druggist
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-24

J. g. Stortz's is the place to buy
your Christmas presents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09
EAST BROOKFIELD.

Mrs. A. B. Smith of Mortified is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. w. A. Sprague.
The Fourth passed in its usual quiet
way here with a basket picnic in w. w.
PERKINS, grove, after which most of the
company drove to the Gulf House and
witnessed the ball game between the Will
Jamestown and Brookfeld West Hill
teams.
John Lamson, recent graduate from
the Ludlow academy, is visiting his cous-
in, Mrs. G. X. Sprague.
George Jones and wife of Gaysville
were guests last week at j. M. Angeles.
Fred II. West has purchased place in
East Randolph village and will move
there at once
W. F. Medcalf took in the races at
Barre city last Saturday
FAYSTON.
Mr.. and Mrs c. w. Strong of Bur
lington spent last Sunday with Mr..
Strongs parents, Mr. and Mrs. NJ S.
Strong Mr. Strong is travelling agent
for the Vermont Farm Machine Com
pany.
Alderman and Mrs. G.. r. Miller of
Boston with their daughters, Barbara and
Margaret, visited friends in town last
week
Mrs. FRANKIE Wright is visiting her
parents and other friends at her old home
in Plattsburgh, n. Y.
A number from this town took in the
Fourth at Burlington.
Misses Emily b. johnson and Anna l.
Bragg were at the Institute of Instruction
at Burlington last week
Charles ID. Naylor, who has been
boarding at James Ii. McLaughlins for
the past five years, has purchased land in
| Montpelier where he intends to build a
house and make his future home,
Miss Winnie Cady of Waitsfeld wa,
the guest of Miss Agnes Kew for few
days last week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09

Judge VIM. T. Zenor, of Washington,
D. c., writes from 213 N. Capital Street,
Washington, d. c..
81 take pleasure in saying that can
cheerfully recommend the use OF Peruna
as a remedy for catarrhal trouble and a
most excellent tonic for general condi-
lions. "-Wm. T. Zenor.
Mrs. Amanda Morrill,, 1876 Reid street,
Elizabeth, n. j., writes:
81 have been sick over two years with
nervous prostration and general debility.
and heart trouble Have had four doc
tors; all said that could not get well.
had not walked step in nine months,
suffering with partial paralysis and
paIpifafion of the heart every other
day, and had become so reduced In
flesh as 10 be mere skeleton weigh
Ing only IS pounds.
"Up to this date have taken Peruna
for seven months. 1t has saved my life
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09
XERSHIRE.

Miss Matte Clough is at home from Bos.
ton and will spend her vacation with
friends here.
Henry Speare and Ruth Dodge were
married June Is and are living in New
York. where Henry has found employ
ment for the season.
Harold and Clyde Brown of Went
worth, N. H., are visiting thor brother,
Dea. +. p. Brown.
Patrons of the creamery received
twenty-three cents for May butter
NJ. c. Clough went to Boston last week
with some live stock, purchased for parties
there.
Oscrr Corse has returned to his home
here
Rev. A. G. Dodge is convalescing from
his recent illness.
The Vershire ball team played wi tn the
Chelseas Saturday, June %, and were de-
feated by them. A return game was
played here July Fourth in which the
Vershires were victorious by score of
to 3.
Mrs. Clogston's daughter, Mrs. Thayer,
OF Barre, is with her mother at present.
Two young lady friends of Ethel Church,
from Chelsea, visited her last week.
Mamie Titus, who has been in Chelsea
for several months as table girl at the
hotel, is at her home here.
Miss Darling has closed her school at
Copperfield and is at home
Mrs. A. l.. Fuller and son of Cleve-
land, Ohio, arrived at the old homestead
last week Prof. Fuller will come later
and will spend the vacation with his father
and other friends here.
Mrs. j. Clinton Carlton is recovering
from her recent sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Wallace of Waits
River visited at Mr.. Robinsons last week
Mrs. Conant has recently visited her
father, Mr.. j. Flanders
Mrs. Charles Clement and daughter,
former residents, are visiting friends here.
Last Thursday brought another all-day
rain, but Friday, the Fourth, proved to be
an ideal day for which every one seemed
glad
Rev. j. Burton Richardson preached at
ioyment Of his many friends here He
expects to leave here soon to accept a
United States consulship. The best
wishes of his many friends will go with
him, also hopes for his safe return in due
time.
The celebration of July Fourth was a
success and large number from out of
town were here as well as every body in
town. The East Bethel band and the
Vershire drum corps furnished music.
Rev Mr.. Clark was the orator of the day
There were fireworks in the evening and a
promenade at the hall The display of
horribles-and antiques were pronounced to
be little extra and the horseback riding
elected much commentator.
Will Orr and family are away on
camping trip and will visit several places
of interest in the State while they are alb
sent.
Geneva Burnham from Montpelier is
visiting Miss Cross.
Several from here attended the Chill
dren's Day exercises at Corinth meadow
Sunday and found them very interesting.
Miss Della Harding, who has just returned
from the University of Vermont, presided
at the organ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Hutchinson and
children, accompanied by friends from
East Orange, visited her mother, Mrs
Parshley, last week. Mrs. Parshley also
has niece, Mrs. Blake, visiting her.
Mrs. Sanborn of Barre is with her
mother, Mrs. Barstow, for few days
visit
The Christian Endeavor Society real
lied over fifty dollars from their ice
cream stand and dinner served on the
Fourth of July.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09
EAST ROXBTRY.

Mr.. and Mrs, w. c. Flagg and daugh-
tiers from Brockton, Mass, visited over
Sunday at |. o. Thayer's.
Thomas Knowles of Rockburn, Canada
who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs
John Davis, returned home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. | O. Thayer visited in
Montpelier on Tuesday.
Mrs. John Davis us fuchsia, started
this spring, which has now fifty buds and
blossoms on it.
Clarence Tracy of Northfield is running
the creamery here now, Will Pride being
disabled for time by an accident last
week
F. f. Davis saw three deer on the hill
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H NJ. Kidder of North
field were with his father, l.. G. Kidder,
over Sunday.
Several of the young people took car
riage ride to Berlin pond on July 4.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Barney and son of
Berlin visited at George Wardner's Sun
day.
Lester Bates of Bellows Falls was in
town last week.
Miss Addie Knowles returned to North
field last week after a few days visit with
her sister, Mrs. John Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Verge moved to
Bethel this week where they are to occupy
the f. Ellis farm. Mr.. Verge will work
on the quarry
John Mudgett and his daughter, Mrs.
! George Pride and son from Randolph, Wis
tied friends in the place last week.
Carlos Preston from Washington, w.
was in town last week calling on friends
Thomas Riley from Barre was guest
of his daughter, Mrs. c. Blanchard, last
week.
Winifred Foss was in Montpelier the
first of last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Amidon and
Master Fred Pope were guests at George
Foss' Saturday.
! W. o. Pride met with a serious acct
dent last week while on his way to North
field. The wagon pole dropped down,
which frightened the horses. They ran,
throwing him out, and injuring him quite
badly,
Mr.. and Mrs Irwin Cady were at n
w. Cady's the first of the week
WORCESTER.
Flora Scagel, who has been teaching
here, has gone to her home in Waterbury.
Mrs. John Estabroob of Barre is visit
ing at f. E. Kellogg's.
Estelle and Ethel Ladd of Chicago are
guests at c. NJ. Ladd's.
L, w, Porter and wife have been in
johnson for a few days.
Flora Clogston is visiting in Montpelier
this week.
DIR. A. j. Lance of Portsmouth, n. H.,
visited at M. p. Kents the first of the
week.
Mrs. Curtis and two children have gone
to Huntington to visit her parents.
Mrs. Walter Ordway and children of
Mortified are stopping with Miss Frances
Abbott for week or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. j b. Lance of Cabot and
Mrs Martha Page of New York city were
at M. p Kent's ON Monday.
Presiding Elder C. S. Nutter will oc-
cupy the pulpit at the Methodist church
next Sunday, in the morning and evening
Rev, c. IL, Merrill of st, Johnsbury
secretary of the Domestic Missionary So
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09

as can safely testify. Ihave NOT feh
so well In five years, having walked
over one mile without m result, and
have also gained thirty pounds since
commencing to take Peruna. In fact,
1 cannot praise it too Mrs.
Amanda Morrill,.
Peruna never fails to prevent systemic
catarrh or nervous prostration if taken
in time. Peruna is the most prompt and
permanent cure for all cases Of nervous
prostration caused by systemic catarrh
known to the medical profession.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruns,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09


the Peruna Medicine
denhmen'4fer SUFFERING caused systemic
caarrh which
been greatly relieved by the
tried
relief INDIGESTION bu
through of
like
Peruna undoubtedly the caah
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09

The best makes of Ladies' Gents Misses and Chldrens
Shoes the market carried in stock But all must
60 have got reduce stock settle the of
the late W. d. Poole who had interest in business
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09
EAST CORINTH.

Capt. j. II. Chamberlin who has been
spending short vacation in town re-
turned to N. Y. city on Monday,
Mrs. f. p. Sawyer, who has been quite
sick, is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wormell of Burlington,
who have been at f. p. Sawyer's, returned
Friday.
Miss Mayme jackson is at home from
Chester for few weeks vacation.
The dedication of the Blake Memorial
Library last week Tuesday and Wednes-
day passed off nicely. The exercises com
menced Tuesday evening with concert
followed by reunion "reminiscences in the
church at 1000, dinner in the vestry at
II 100, address by Rev. Fife X, Jones at
2 100, and an informal reception in the
library in the evening.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09

ciety of Vermont, will speak at the Con-
gregational house Sunday morning.
The school, taught by Miss Flora
Clogston, closed last Thursday. Those
having no marks during the term were
Lester Gray, Fred and Ethel Getchel,
Luke Conner, Howard. Hiram and Char
lotte Curtis.
Mrs Sophia Hobart died very suddenly
last Thursday night, aged ninety-fve
years The funeral was held from her
late home on sunday, Rev. P, H. Carpen-
ter officiating.
Rev Mr.. Baker, missionary from In
dia, will give an illustrated lecture at the
Methodist church on Monday evening,
July IA.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09
STOPS THE COUGH AND WORK
OFF THE COLD.

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price 25c.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09

years. ne funeral was nelu from her
late home on sunday, Rev. P. H. Carpen-
ter officiating
Rev Mr. Baker, a missionary from In
dia, will give an illustrated lecture at the
Methodist church on Monday evening,
July IA.
WEST BERLIN.
Fanny Celley is stopping at Amos
Chases. Mrs Chase is quite sick.
The children of Dimes Gilpin are hav-
ing whoopng cough.
Roy Colby and his boy friends had a
lawn party on the eve of tie Fourth with
fireworks and a lively time. Ice cream
and cake was served by MRS. Colby as
sisted by Miss Slack and Mrs. Chase
There will be boomer party at Miss
Maud Glines' Wednesday. Every one is
vited to come and find out what ain
bloomer party is like. No refreshments
served
Mrs Hunt is getting the cottage on
Point Lookout in order for Mr.. Haskel's
people who will be here soon.
Lou Lord and family have returned
from their visit in Barton.
Miss Fife Kibbee of Brookfield visited
Miss Lodema Colby last week and will
spend week with Mrs. Ada Kimball be-
fore returning home.
MORETOWN COMMON.
Olin Russell has finished painting for
Mr. Flanagan and has another Job of
painting for Mr.. Atkins.
l.. L. Shontelle of New York city is Wis
iting his father for a few days.
Roy Bugbee returned home to Mont
pelier Tuesday night and Ruth Bugbee on
Wednesday.
Mrs O. f. Russell visited at the Capt.
toll on Wednesday.
Joseph Knapp sold at auction his cows
and some of his farming tools on Tuesday
Mrs Caroline Remission is assisting at
w r. ChaSe's for a few days.
w r Chase went to Burlington ON the
Fourth to celebrate
Clarence Long spent the Fourth in
Barre and Montpelier
Fred Shontele was home over the
Fourth to visit his brother, d. l.. Shon
telle.
c. d. Newhall and wife of Barre spent
Sunday with w X. Chase and also Bert
Newton, wife and children
W. j Royce and wife spent the Fourth
on the hill, returning home Sunday.
CALAIS.
There will be services at he sold West
Church next Sunday at two o'clock, Wal
ter j. Coates, pastor
Jessie Kent is spending her vacation
with her mother
Ruby Harvey of Montpelier spent the
Fourth ut y l., Bancroft's.
The ladies of No. 7 society will meet
with Mrs, Marilla Bliss next Wednesday
afternoon
A general good time was had at j b,
Van Orman's camp during the Fourth
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-07-09
WEBSTERVILLE.

Rev. Mr. Eastman of Chelsea has
moved into the l.. D. Bolster house on
Church street
Ross Clifford has moved to Norwich
Quite good many went to the city
Friday to see the races.
Mrs. w. f. Bixby is quite ill.,
c, F Smith was in town Monday
W. L. Bixby sent team with Ross
Clifford's goods to Norwich last Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-06

gowns, which were La Tosca In design or
directoire or empire by turns. She could
write most at her ease when clothed in q
certain pale rose colored gown with a
Persian sash. India silk peignoirs and
Worth gowns galore were seen in her ward
robe. Her instructions were usually wound
up with the admonition-"make me lcok as
slim as possible" Her gowns were stun
ming, they amazed Newport and wrought
confusion to the fashion writer's. when
Amelie Riyes was the sensation of the hour.
Her clothes are also AFFAIRS Of prime i'm
portance to "oulda." She always dresses
with elaborate care and usually in rather
fantastic fashion. being able to compose in
more glowing style II attired in draperies
like unto those with which she clothes her
herolnes. Three Spite dogs are her con-
slant companions. even when she is writing.
The presence OF animals is a source of in
SEPARATION to other writers-Francois Cop
pee among the number, also Gantier, Sea-
eini and Bandelaire, Montague also kept
his black cat beside him when writing, and
whenever puzzled for a word would stroke
its fur.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-06

In conclusion the statement says:
The committee will continue, and as
promptly as possible complete its investiga-
ton into the promotion, organization and
operation Of these companies, and will re-
port fully to the certificate holders the re-
suit of this work. as also its recommended
tion concerning a plan Of reorganization,
which the committee is advised is now in
process Of formulation"
THE discrepancy between the figures now
made public and those arst given out as the
earnings for 1900" says the Ledger, sis so
wide as to occasion much surprise that the
hrst figures should ever have been made
public. and also conjecture as to how they
could be arrived at. 1t was stated yester-