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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14
Just Like n Woman.

The coffee was weak. the toast burnt
to a cinder and the ham as hard as
leather. or at least he said so. His
wifes long patience gave way.
"John Henry" said she, 1--WE tried
faithfully to cook for you for twelve
long years. No one in the town has
better cooked food, yet you are always
finding fault. Why can't you praise
me once in awhile? I'd like to know
that"
He looked up in establishment
"Well, if you amt the most unrea-
sonable woman l ever saw" he ejacu-
lated. "Why. many and many is the
time I've sat down to meal and never
said Il word about it. Anybody would
know there wasn't any fault 70 be
found or I'd "a found it. and yet you
want a better compliment than that.
That's Just like a woman-she can't
tell compliment when she gets one"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14
A Case of "Quits."

Clerical Customer (arousing himself
from nap in a BARRIERS chair)-All
through, Ell?
Barber-Yes, sir; quite some time
ago.
Clerical Customer-Indeed! Then
must have been INDUCING in a quiet
nap.
Barber-You surely have, sir.
Clerical Customer-It was certainly
very kind OF you not to awaken me.
The rest has done me good, and l am
very thankful to you for what was
really very refreshing sleep.
Barber-Don't mention it. sir. It's
only fair return. | attended service
at your church last Sunday.-Boston
Courier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14
HOMEMADE DRESSES.
HOW TO MAKE A BLOUSE WAIST OF
ANY SUITABLE MATERIAL

Plain Instructions For Cutting the
Pattern, Lining, Fitting and Fin
fishing This Convenient and Useful
Garment.
copyright. 1902, by American Press Assoc
ciation1
This garment is cut in fourteen pieces
viz, two fronts two backs, two upper
and two under sleeve pieces and two
outer and two under collar pieces and
two belt shapes. If made Of heavy ma
terial like cloth or velvet, lining Is
necessary, and that is incest when OF
silk, as there are times when the belt
Is loosened and the blouse thrown open
To cut the pattern, first lay the ma
terial so that there will be two sci.
wages. Even with them the material is
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14
PROCTOR MARBLE co.

Big Concern Reorganized With +. ID.
Proctor at the Head.
Proctor, Feb. 12.-When the Vermont
Marble company was organized in 1880,
10 view of the fact that its capital stock
was in excess of the amount of capitali-
zAtion allowed to a corporation organized
under the general laws of the state of
Vermont, and because there were New
York parties largely interested In the
enterprise, the charter of the corporation
was taken out under the laws of the
state of New York.
Bv an act of the legislature of YER
mont, approved Nov. p, 1894, the COM
pany was authorized to reorganize under
the laws of this state. Some obstacles
interviewed to prevent the accomplish
ment of that purpose at the time as de-
sired by the Vermont stockholders, but
during the past year the Vermont Marble
Company, a Vermont corporation, has
been organiz ID under the act of the leg
islature above referred to, and has sue
ceeded to all of the property of what
sOevtr kind and he esuever situated of
the New York oIppIation, which has
gone into voluntary liquidation.
The Vermont Marble company, Yer
mont corporation. in succeeding to the
property of the New York corporation
expressly assumed all Of its bonds, con-
tracts, and other obligations. The YER
mont Marble company has long been
practically Vermont company, AS it has
been managed by Vermont men and Sen
ator Proctor has for manv years owned
ma )rity of lis stock. it has now be-
come exclusively Vermont enterprise,
as its entire capital stock is held by
Senator Proctor and by those who are
actively connected locally with the man
agement and direction Of its affairs
The directors are: President, Fletcher
d Proctor; vice. president and counsel,
Frank C.. Partridge; treasurer, Edmund
r. Morse; superintendent Center Rut-
lard division. 5. \. Howard; superin-
trndent of sales and chief rbIe expert,
Is. F. Taylor; secretary and superin-
tendent finishing depaIt meut, w. f.
Higbee; superintendent Proctor division
and chief engineer, George II. Davis :;
superintendent West Rutland division,
George G.. Robinson.
All the directors and some of the
others in more responsible positions in
the business are stockholders. The
company employs ar its quarrie' and
mills a. Proctor. West Rur.anu, Center
Rutland. and Pittsford from 1000 10
$500 men. 1t has branches IL Boston,
New York. Philadelphia. 81 N..--C,
Chicago, st. Louis. and san Francisco,
and ships Vermont marble ~ Australia,
India, China, Japan, Europe. and prac-
tically to all PARTS IF The civil nd world.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14

glad TO say that know once more what peace and
good health are. | can eat and sleep well. and
work with comfort. | advise all sufferers to
make no delay in using DIR. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy, and | guarantee that
they can be cured by DR.. Greene's great nerve
cure"
Be strong and healthy. Keep natures
life as soon as your nerves are in perfect
control.
These same nerves give you the headaches
and pains that drag you down. DIR. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy is the per-
feet assistance you need. Don't waste an
hour before beginning its use. Consult
DIR. Greene if you are puzzled. Call or
write. His address is 81 Temple Place,
Boston, Mass. Dr. Greene's Laxura Pills
are a grand cure for Constipation. They are
gentle but efficient. They never grippe. If
your druggist doesn't have them, send %
cents to DR.. Greene.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14
Discomfort
Unhappiness Caused by Disordered
Nerves and Completely Cured by
DR.. Greene'S Nervura.

You can't stop worrying by just trying
know it, but you say, Il just can't help it,"
and keep right on worrying
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy will aid you quickly. If your nerves
are all right you won't spend your life and
burn up your attractiveness in worry. Stop
and think about this and think of the null
titndes of women who have been helped by
this medicine.
Mrs. L. f. MURPHY, IS High St., New
Bedford, Mass, says:
81 have been a terrible sufferer for more than
q year with nv head. Inever knew rest or pence
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14
DIAGRAM OF BLOUSE WAIST MODEL


placed and the fronts are cut. The back
may be cut in one piece if preferred,
but in that case the fold must come
right in the center. The sleeves must
be cut so that the grain is straight up
and down, not bias or crossed. The
collar pieces are cut so that the thread
of the goods runs straight up in the
center of each half. This is important;
otherwise the collar will rot set well.
The undercollar should also be cut
crosswise and the seam in the center
be trife wider at the bottom than the
top to give it the proper flare around
the neck. The belt is curved in front
and fasteps at the side. while that
part across the back fits better II
straight
Surprising the blouse to be Of wooden
goods, to cut out a pattern, take the
measurements with a tape line and
mark them on thick paper. Then try
the different parts to the body before
cutting the Inning or outside. After
this basic the garment and try it on
wrong side out. Then any trifing
changes can be made.
When the lining has been found
right, rip it apart and trim off the sur
plus, always allowing at least an inch
for take up" for in sewing the seams
fast they become much snugger. Then
spread out the lining on the material,
being very careful that the nap Is
right, the material being wrong side
I'D. Then haste the lining and goods
together firmly all around the seams
and then cut out the outside. Blasting
well and firmly has more to do with
perfection than the amateur is gener-
ally willing to admit. but the sight Of
tailors work when half finished
would teach a useful lesson in that re-
spect Therefore do not depend on
pins nor a few stitches here and there
in the way of basting, but do the work
right from the foundation.
The revers, even if of washable mate
rial should be interlined with stiff
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14

Ibid you know dat dar was mo- dan
200 bones in de human anatomy:' ask
ed Miss Miami Brown.
Il didn't nebber figger on de exact
number" answered Mr.. Erastus Pink
ley, but of cohse | knowed by de
hicks in my razor dat dey was fab
FUN ska'se"- Washington Star
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14
Lady Helm A-pIenty.

Mrs. Rangle-I've advertised for
servant for whole week with no re-
suits.
Mrs. Cumso-Well, | advertised for n
rood looking lady help and had thirty
four TO select from the first day.-Bai-
iimOrp Sun
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14

His Fiancee-Are you sure you would
love me just as tenderly if our condi-
tons were reversed-if you were rich
and were poor?
He-Reyerse our conditions and try
me.-Uarlem Life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14
The DELAYED Verdict.

Friend-I was surprised that it took
the jury ten hours to reach verdict.
The evidence seemed to me quite clear.
EXjuryman-We agreed on the YER
dict at once, but some one commenced
a discussion as to the literary merit of
tho judges charge.-Town and Coun-
try.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14

tailor's canvas,
a n d n pie C G
should be first
ba sted and then
stitched dow n
the front. and
this is to be cut
slantinG so that
it forms a part
Of the piece lin
ing the revers.
The inner collar
is also to be in
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14

Most birds are stoics compared to
owls. and those who cultivate their ac-
quaintance know that they have no
time wherein to make their pOetical
complaints to the moon. Poets should
not NEEDLE with owls. Shakespeare
and Wordsworth alone have under
stood them. BY most others they have
been scandalously libeled.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14

Satan puts another gridiron on the
fire when he sees a man buying beer
with the money his wife earned at the
washtub.- Chicago News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14

night or day.
Every nerve in
my head was
jumping con-
tinually. ! doc
tored with the
best doctors in Il
city, but I got l
relief. was ute
ly discouraged u
til a lady friel
advised me to t
DIR. Greene's Ne
vura blood al
nerve remedy.
d" l have now
taken six bot
ties of the Ner-
vura and three |
boxes of DR.. |
Greene's Lax-'
ura Pills, and II
am more than !
h Apply . and
grateful TO DR..
Greene for his
wonderfulmed-
icines. | am
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-02-14

the wheel and not by the arbitrament
of the sword. = Roman roads sub
jugated and controlled the empire.
Truly the wheel is mightler than the
sword as a civilizing agent"
Following this preamble Mr.. Haupt
showed the relation of the rate of
transportation to the profit to the pro-
Queer and the influence severally of
the highway, the railway and the ar
ttficial and national waterways in linn
iting or extending the market range.
In conclusion he said:
every little of the S00,000000 of tons
of freight carried annually on the rail
roads of the United States has its
origin on the line of the road, but
must first be moved from farm. mine
or forest over earth roads at an average
cost of 25 cents per ton mile. If the
average distance be but four miles
the expense of transportation before
delivery to the railroad would be $780,
100000, while the charge for distri-
button may swell this to over $1,000
100000 annually, most of which goes
to cover wear and tear.
"The cost of transportation on our
common roads may be greatly dimin-
ished by reducing the resstances and
improving the grades, alignment. sur
face and drainage. If reduced to even
one-half the effect would be to double
the area of the territory tributary to
the railroads and so increase their ton
mage as well as the margin available
for transportation.
"As it costs much less to improve
roads than to open branch railroads
as feeders, It would be good policy on
the part of railroads to unite with
counties, townships and boroughs in
developing systems of improved trunk
roads with laterals as feeders to theiI
own systems. Numerous precedents
for such a policy exist in foreign coun
tries, where the results have proved
its wisdom and economy"
Sharp Retorts.
Lord Chief Justice Kenyon, whose
parsimony was well known, lived in @
large, gloomy house in Lincoln's Inn
Fields. OF this house Jehyll observed
that all the year round it is Lent IL
the kitchen and Passion week in the
parlor" At this some one said that
though the fire was dull in the kitchen
CRATE the spits were bright ut is quite
irrelevant" said Jekyll, ito talk about
spits, for nothing turns on them" Or
the same lord buying a secondhand
suit of clothes and finding a poke
handkerchief left in pocket Jekyl
declared it was the very first he eve
had.
To Welsh Judge notorious for hi
great greed of office and his want O
personal cleanliness, complaining t.
Jekyll as to his being neglected, thu
latter said in his most amiable tones
my dear sir. you have asked the min
lister for almost everything. Why don
you ask him for piece Of soap and
uailbrush ?"-GentleInan's Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

flowers. To try and mention the eat
ables would likely be to leave out or
misname some OF the principal ones
but surely ample preparations had
been made by the ladies and most GER
tainly the gentlemen did their share
in clearing away the refreshments,
though they may have been a little
backward when clearing away the
dishes was mentioned.
About 10 p m. a separation was
made and all expressed some idea OF
petitioning Uncle Sam to provide
more than one 4th of July for each
year, especially if they could celebrate
it enjoying the arbor, flowers, foun-
tain and in the evening the illumina-
tions of the home and lawn of Mrs.
M. A. Reed. X.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
An Enjoyable Event.

The glorious Fourth has again come
and gone. 1t brought with it, no
uoubt, its usual cheer and left behind
some aches and pains, some pleasures
and disappointments. And while in
many respects the city of Lancaster
was quiet, if the cannon crackers and
silver torpedoes were quiet our ears
deceived US. Many went to neigh
boring cities and some took their bas-
kets and went in groups to some pic
mic grounds and had no doubt pleas
ant time for the day was ideal fol
such gatherings.
1t was our lot to stay in the city all
day quietly at home until about p
m, when according to previous ac-
ceptation of an invitation we actively
engaged in enjoying few hours in
quiet chat and cheer on the beautiful
lawn Of Mrs. M. A. Reed. About 6 p
IN. the ladies announced refreshments
which were served on tables under the
shade trees-in the arbor among the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Special Session Held Tuesday Evening to
Settle Sidewalk Question.

A special meeting of the Common
Council was held Tuesday evening to
definitely settle the question of side
walk construction in the city of Lam
caster. The matter was left over at
the regular meeting of July 1st for
advisement and was considered care
fully. City Atty. Bushnell was pres
emit and rendered his opinion. Ac-
cording to the provisions of the gen.
eral charter under which the city is
governed every lot owner must con-
struct the sidewalk AUDITING upon his
property at his own expense. While
this is not as the majority of the al
dermen would have it, it is neverthe-
less law and there is no alternative
unless by special act of the legisla-
ture the city is granted the right to
assist in sidewalk building.
The charter states further that the
city must fix the grade for the walk
but can expend no money for it's con-
struction, merely supervising the
work and seeing that it is of standard
dimensions, etc.
Should the council overlook this
provision and vote money for sidewalk
building, any taxpayer may enjoin
the council and institute injunction
proceedings.
This matter being disposed of the
council adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

mense tract there and l am in posi-
ton to sell as fine land as lays out
doors. The railroad fare is but $25
for round trip from Glen Haven and
tits we'll worth the time and expense
to 60 up there and inspect the coun-
try. 1t is but a 24-hou1 trip from
here. The weather there when left
was about the same as we are having
here. Good land can be purchased
for $40 per acre within few miles of
railroad. Taxes are not nearly as
high in Canada-personal property
not exceeding ST. in amount is
not taxed at all. The day we got to
Winnipeg flags were flying and every
one was having a gala time. / in
quired the cause and learned that it
was Dominion day-like our 4th of
July-and was pleased to note that the
Stars and Stripes was floating in as
many places as the flag of Great Bri-
tain. Winnepeg is city of about
SIS, 900 and will be another Chicago in
time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
CIRCUIT COURT
PROCEEDINGS
Adjourned Term Held Before
Judge Clementson.
ANOTHER TERM SEPT.
Dan Starr and Mrs. Nichols Plead Guilty
and Receive Sentence. Other Cases
Disposed Of.

An adjourned February term OF
circuit court for Grant county was
held in Lancaster Tuesday, Judge
Clementson presiding, and the calen-
dar was quite extensive.
Dan Starr and Mrs. Minnie Nichols,
in custody at the county Jail awaiting
trial on charge of adultery, came to
the conclusion that October was still
many weeks in the future and that a
jury at that time might give them a
disastrous verdict, ana SO decided to
plead guilty, trusting to the clemency
of the court for light sentence.
Accordingly, they were arraigned and
in presence of their counsel, Attor-
neys, G. B. Clcmentson and w. j..
Brennan, Dist. Atty. Brown and a
few witnesses, they arose as their
names were called and at the close of
the reading of the charge responded
guilty" The court thereupon pro-
nounced sentence upon the hayward
pair, giving to each one year OF hard
LABOR at Waupun. They will be con-
veyed to prison tomorrow.
VIM. Born of Montfort who neg
lected to return the livery rig he en-
gagged and was apprehended at OAR
lington by Sheriff Dickinson, brought
to Lancaster, given hearing and
bound over to trial at the fall term,
believed this course a wise one, too,
and plead guilty to the charge of
horse stealing. He drew a year at
Green Bay reformatory.
Other matters of minor nature
receiving attention of the court were
as follows:
w. D. Dwinnell ct al VS.. John 6.
Harshberger. Money demand. Judg-
ment of dismissal signed.
/. w, Griswold VS.. Joseph Wagner.
To remove cloud from title. Judg-
mept rendered for plaintiff,
Mary Gibson VS.. j. w. Seaton.
Partition. Tes timony of defendant
taken.
Edward Montz VS.. Herman Heller
ct al. Order confirming sheriff's sale
signed.
Lizzie Imhoff ct al VS.. Ann Cody ct
all. Order of reference signed.
j. o. Cushman VS.. Mary Topp ct
al. Foreclosure of mortgage. Judg-
ment signed.
Leota M. Mcdonald VS.. Thos. Edge
ct al. Order vacating judgment and
dismissing suits by consent OF coun-
sci signed.
Another adjourned term is to be
held Sept. 3rd, called for the express
purpose of trying a confessed will case
in which Edwin A, johnson is petit
Toner and Abbie j. Cronin ct al defend
ants, at which Judge Siebecker will
preside.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
Delegates from South District.

The Republican Assembly district
convention held at Platteville last
Wednesday named the following dele
gates to the state convention:
John Birkett, Hazel Green.
Geo. Lewis, Potosi.
JAS. p. Jones, Smelser.
Geo. Mcpherson, Ellen boro.
j. G. Anstey, Beetown.
Rev. P. j. Jones, Cassville.
VIM. Minnick, jamestown.
Ben Nicely, town of Platteville.
c. C. Grindell, G. A. Loveland, city
of Platteville.
Paul Jeardeau, Lima.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

Mrs. Dan Price is not dead as was
reported last night.
Another excursion to Whitefsh
Bay Sunday, June 22nd. Fare 81 for
round trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Smith and
Roscoe returned to their home in Iowa
on Tuesday.
Miss Marion Wheeler of Mime
apolis is spending few weeks with
the Misses Warene and Nettie Brack-
EFT of this city.
Mrs. G, H. Clements of Mil
waukee is visiting in the city.
Miss Victoria Simons of Quincy,
H., is a guest of Lancaster relatives.
Cuba City was the objective
point for large crowd of patriots on
the 4th, ami the celebration was a
success in every detail.
A dance given in the City opera
house on the night of the 4th was
greatly enjoyed.
-Baggageman Ed Brin kman and
number of section men here were
called into Chicago Tuesday to take
the places of striking freight and
5aggagemen.
Relatives here have received in
formation of the serious illness with
typhoid fever of Mrs. JOS. Snider, at
| Greenwood.
Geo. A. Moore's next Shipping
day for stock of all kinds is Wed.
June 10th.
Mrs. Helen Barlow left yesterday
for an extended visit in Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wayne of this
city celebrated the 25th. anniversary
of their wedding Tuesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
PLIGHTED TROTHS.
Cupids Work of a Week as Recorded at
County Clerk Griffis' Office.

July has been an exceedingly duh
month for Cupid thus far, but three
couples having taken the initial step
towards passing from the state of
single blessedness to that of matri-
monial bliss.
They are as follows:
Nicholas Alderman, Cassville, and
Ella j. Turner, Waterloo.
I Geo. L. Goold, Marion, and May
Van Holm, Grant county,
Chas. Ready and Maggie Fanch,
Wyalusing.