Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07

DR.. b. M. Marshall of Albany.
Mrs. George l.. Linsley returned to
her home in Burlington Saturday after
noon, after weeks visit with Mrs.
Tilden.
William Guernsey, student In the
University of Vermont, spent Sunday in
town visiting Rev. and Mrs. E. j.
Guernsey.
The wind Friday nigh caused a break
in the long cables at the marble mill.
They were repaired and running on
Monday morning.
Mrs. j. II. Stewart returned Wednes-
day afternoon from Boston, called home
by the illness of her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. B. F. Sutton.
Joseph Lareau, an old resident of
this town, went Tuesday to St. Johns,
Canada, where he will make his future
home with a sister.
w. II. Thomas had the misfortune
last Sunday seriously to injure his right
foot with a pitchfork, which pierced
his foot to the bone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Twitchel
entertained number of their friends
very pleasantly at cards last Monday
evening. Refreshments were served.
We this week add to the list of towns.
people married over fifty years the names
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Rowe. The
years Of their journey together number "a.
Miss Berniece Thomas arrived home
from Mortified last Friday, where she
has just closed very successful term of
school. She will remain here three
weeks.
A meeting of the patrons Ofkthe Farm
ingdale Cheese company will be held at
the school house in the Seeley district on
Saturday evening, March 10, at I 80
o'clock.
Mrs. Charles Blair, for over 80 years
resident of this town, died Friday night
after long sickness. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon, Rev. William Fl.
Dean officiating. Two sons survive.
Mrs. Joseph Peck of New York
reached Middlebury on Monday, on her
way home from a trip to Chicago with
her husband. She is visiting with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Brewster,
on Washington street.
The rehearsal of the Choral society
was omitted this week on account of the
severe storm. There will he rehearsal
next Wednesday evening, as usual,
and full attendance is desired. Plans
for a concert will be discussed.
Letters addressed as follows are at
the postollice unclaimed: Miss Josephine
Bryant, Mrs. Mary johnson, Mrs. l.. G.
Jordan, Mrs. Julia Lane, Mrs. L. ii.
Minor, Mr.. r. p. Dawson, Z. P. Fletcher,
Esq, Mr.. w. j. Kelley, Heman Sebra,
Mr.. Edward G.. Swift.
Miss Ella Bond of New York and Miss
Berniece Thomas, now of Northtield, VT,
each sang a solo at the morning services
of the Congregational church last Sun
day. Their selections were "Be Thou
Comforted," from the contata of Ruth"
and "Crossing the Bar" respectively.
The Young Peoples Guild will hol ! a
public meeting next Tuesday evening at
o'clock, in the lecture room of the
Congregational church. An exercise
In costume will be given, and some
steropticon pictures of Africa will be
shown. A collection will be taken.
All are cordially invited.
The DR.. Jas. p. Morgan Medicine
company closed weeks engagement at
the opera house Monday night. They
give a clean entertainment, in fact
better than many of the high priced
, vaudeville and comedy shows that
come here. George Kidder made the
/ successful guess on the number of beans
in bottle and won the silver set.
Miss Ella Bond, who has had a position
in New York as soloist In one of the
churches for some time, spent few days
. in town this week with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. F. A. Bond. She went or
Wednesday to Norfolk, Va, where she ha!
the position of sooist in Grace Church
the oldest and most fashionable church ir
that city. Miss Bond will also sing in
Hebrew church in Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Balm returned
Monday from visit of six weeks dur
alton with their son, DR.. B. G. Balm, il
e Hope, Ark. They had an exciting ex
perience coming from New York tt
r Albany. as the Hudson river was owe
: the tracks for miles and frequently tn
water came over the second step on tn
{ cars. 1t was feared that it would reacl
+ the firebox of the engine and stall thu
train, as happened in two instances.
e On Thursday evening next, March l3
c the opera house will be open for Lincolr
j. Carriers greatest scenic production
!. 1.-The New Fast Mail" Mr.. Carter ha
O brought into effect in "The Fast Mail
thoroughly consistent railroad story
n brimful of comedy and laughable situa
:, lions. The climax of each act is won
derfully strong, and the play increase
in interest from start to finish. Stron
specialties are introduced, and there !