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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-08-07
Obituary

After an illness of several months
upon June 10 occurred the death of Mrs.
Ella Thomas. Funeral services We're
held the following MonGay at her late
home attended by large number of
friends and neighbOrs, Rev. Thomas
Simms officiating. Music was rendered
bv a uuartette, consisting of Dr. w. H.
Sheldul, Mrs. G.. d. Miner. Miss Bernice
Thomas and Mr.. Whitney. The floral
offerings were profuse and beautiful
Interment was in Salisbury at the West
cemetery in the family lot The de-
ceased was born Jan. 81. 1861. In
early childhood her mother died and for
several years she lived with AN aunt in
New York state. She was married to
". II. Thomas in Oct. 1884. and a little
later moved to Nddebury to reside
Three years ago they purchased a resi-
dence on South Pleasant street and had
taken great pleasure in fitting it for a
permanent home. The subject of this
sketch was a very domestic lady who
thoroughly enjoyed her sphere of life.
Hospitable by nature and more so by
practice everyone was made welcome.
In the community her position was CO.
operative, endeavoring to act her part in
all matters of general interest. was kind
and sympathetic and highly esteemed
with large circle of friends. She has
left devoted husband and a loving
mother and brother who deeply mourn
their loss. The heartfelt sympathy of
this entire community Is freely and sin
cerely offered to them in this great
| bereavement
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-08-07
HILL NOT GUILTY.
OF the Charge of Embezzling the Funds of
the Farmers National Bank.

Howard j. Hill of Bristol who was
arrested June 90 by Deputy United
States Marshal F. H. Chapman on a
warrant gotten out by District Attorney
j. l.. Martin of Brattleboro, charging
him with embezzling the funds of the
Farmers National bank of Nergennes,
now defunct, and falsifying the ac-
counts, was discharged August 4 by the
direction of the district attorney.
At the time Hill was arraigned befor
United States Commissioner j. A
Merrill at the federal building in Rut-
land, two days after his arrest, the trial
of his case was continued until Tuesday
afternoon in order to allow F. S. Platt,
state inspector of finance, to examine
the books of the bank for the govern
ment. 1t was as the result of this exam
ination of the books that Mr. Hill was
discharged.
Mr.. Hill. who was clerk and at one
time teller of the bank, was arrested
because of complaints made by parties
whom the district attorney considered
reliable, the arrest being made before
the books had been examined. The
charges made against the man We're
those of duplicating the orders of the
town of Ferrisburg after the time that
Clerk J. w. Ketchum, who is now serv-
ing seven years in the Burlington Jail,
left the bank and thereby obtaining be-
tween $500 and 800. Mr.. Platt, in his
examination of the books, found the
towns account to be absolutely
correct.
vt the request of Mr.. Hills attorney.
T. w. Moloney, the former was given a
written certificate yesterday morning
showing his discharge. Rutland Herald
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-08-07
LINCOLN.

Mrs. y. c. Murray is improving.
DR.. Brandow and DIR. Briggs of Bristol
were called to Warren Friday to see
Mrs. Hattie Matthews. who was seriously
injured by colliding with passing team.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delford McKirryher, who
have spent a few days with the latter's
father and family. have returned to Rut-
land. All join in wishing the young
people much JOY and prosperity.
II. c. Narney and wife, who have been
the guests of the formers parents, Edgar
Varney and wife, and the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. l. \. Hatch at Queen
City Park. will return to their home in
Framingham, Mass, this week. They
have many friends here who are pleased
with their good fortune.
George Varney and wife attended the
funeral of Mr.. Narney's uncle, Charles
Stevens in Moretown. recently. Mr..
Stevens was a former much respected
resident of this town and held positions
of trust in town affairs and had many
warm friends here. a wife and daughter
survive him and are both in poor health
and needed his care, and he will be great
ly missed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-08-07
TEMPERANCE INSTITUTE.
to be held at Spring Grove Camp
Ground August 10 and 20.

Meeting to be held at Spring Grove Camp
Ground August 10 and 30.
The Vermont Christian Temperance
Union Institute will be held at the
Spring Grove camp grounds. New
Haven. Wednesday and Thursday,
August 1920 with the following pro-
gramme: Wednesday,, 8 a. M, consecra-
ton service led by Mrs. L. d. Dyer of
Middlebury: ten o'clock, meeting of the
executive committee 70 M. noontide
prayer; p. m, open service; 3 p. M.
address by Mrs. Clinton Smith, president
of District of Columbia W. c. I. T.; 30
y. m, PHYSICAL Education" Miss Lucy
Hitchcock; : p. M, twilight service.
Miss Harriet Frank, New York city; p.
M, platform meeting, led by Miss Belle
Kearnev, Miss Frank, Mrs. Clinton
Smith. Miss Margaret Assay and others
Thursday $50 a. M, prayer service,
led by Mis-. A. \. Dean; / a. m, SYM
postum "What is the Next Step Towards
Civic Righteousness: Answered by rep
resentatives of the church and different
temperance organizations. young people.
etc: , p. M, noontide prayer: 2:3O p. m
address. Miss Belle Kearney of Mississippi
National lecturer for the w. c. T. [.
Miss Kearney is a member of an old
conservative Southern family and is one
of the most logical. brilliant and popular
speakers upon the American platform.
She has lecture1 in the largest audito-
liums OF two continents including Royal
Albert hall in London and the Mormon
Tabernacle in Salt Lake city. Her deep
study of humanity and the problems of
life has caused her to he looked upon as
leader of thought in the nation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-08-07
20 Years of Life,

Is the average time allotted for well cared
for Plow. II "a plow is to be your working
companion for so many years, why not keep
good company, the best Is none too good for
you. Ii is also very necessary to know that
you can be supplied promptly with extras OF
all kinds to fit your plow.
Hundreds OF the best farmers insist the IL u.
and EASY 10 Hold" They are made by a
strong Company Not In a Trust. You can see
hem at John II. Stewards, Middleburt, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-08-07
CIeara n ce Sale.

l.. S Knight x Co.. announce special
clearance sale of fine, high grade boys
and mems clothing, summer clothing,
etc, etc, at prices that will interest
everyone. Remember this is all late
style first class, 1903 clothing. They
want the room for fall and winter goods,
and make prices that will close it all
quick. See advt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-08-07

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man a
clear head an active brain, strong. Wig
orous body-makes him fit for the battle
of life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-08-07
5 GASOLINE STOVES

just what you need now. Can
cook anything on them. Best
makes. Prices range from IS to ST
Will be closed at 20 per cent dis
count. Call and see them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-08-07
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere thanks
to those who so kindly assisted at the
time Of the death and burial of our dear
wife and mother. and to those who
furnished the beautiful flowers.
WYNIAN ALLEN AND FAMILY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29
Personal POINTS.

Mrs. w. L. GanSert is home from a
visit in Chicago.
Mrs. E. W. Hurst returned last eve
ming from Chicago.
W. G. Maucker made a trip to Mus
catine yesterday in his new gasoline
ialm- Il.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles q. Waldman
have returned to their former home
in Edgington.
Judge f. Ii. Chesley. of Kewanee,
will he here tomorrow to convene the
county court.
Alfred Yates, formerly of this city
but now of Memphis, has returned
home after Il visit here.
Mrs. Bessie Mclean returned last
night to her home in Malta, Mont,
after visit in this city
Mrs. William Beal. of Chicago, is in
the city visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William bunker.
w. p. Kuhns left this afternoon for
Spokane, Wash, over the Rock Island.
He win spend the summer there.
L. w. Dill and wife and father, Ben
.jamin Dill, leave tonight for Port
land, Ore, where they intend to To-
cate.
Gen. and Mrs. j. Franklin Bell are
in Southampton, England on their
way home to Rock Island from the
Philippines.
Miss Mabel Latter left for St. Louis
to visit her brother, Harry w. LATER,
and to attend the worlds fair dedica-
ton ceremonies.
Rev. Il. b. Williams, of the First
Methodist church, last evening deliv-
cred an address at the meeting of the
Ministerial union Of the Rock Island
district, at Lafayette, Ill.
President NJ. II. Sexton left for St
Joe, Mo-, last night to look after
Western league interests. He will
make the circuit before returning to
his headquarters in this city.
Morris w Simon has returned to
Chicago University and j. \. and Al
fred Simon have returned to Mon
mouth after visiting with their par
ents.
Mrs. Harriet Hutchinson Horton
the portrait artist, has been guest
at the Harms since Monday. The ar
tiste's visit to Rock Island is in con.
nection with sittings for portraits in
several prominent families.
Miss Amy Henderson, Miss Alice
Thompson, Miss Louise Battles ana
Mrs. j. Wellington Frizzelle arc
among the delegates from this city
TO the meeting of the Methodist For.
eign Mission society at Kewanee.
Milton Custer, who has for some
time held the position of assistant
cashier in the local offices of the Bur
llington, has resigned to accept q
place in the Davenport Office of As
sistant General Freight Agent NJ. A
Patterson, of the Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29
ILLINOIS GOOD ROADS
CONVENTION TO BE HELD

The project of holding a great state
convention in Springfield in aid of the
good roads sentiment has, not been
abandoned; it has been merely post
poned and subordinated for the time
being to meet some other more i'm
mediate matters. Delegates to the
national good roads convention
at st. Louis will get ideas
that will assist in making
the Illinois meeting a success. The
time for the Springfield meeting is
not fully agreed on, though it will
probably be not later than some time
in June.
Men of national reputation will be
selected To make addresses and read
papers on subjects of live interest
connected with road building and
road legislation, and a campaign of
education will he begun that viii re-
suit it is believed in disqualification
of sentiment before the next general
assembly meets. 1t is generally con
coded by those who are foremost in
the work that the building of good
roads must be done under laws that
are wider in their scope than mere To-
calities.
The plan most favored is to divide
the expense between the national
state, county and local governments,
and minimize the special assessment
feature. 1t is suggested by some of
the advocates of the system that cit
les like Rock Island can well afford
TO devote a part of their revenue tn
assisting in building good roads lead
ing out into the surrounding country.
as the people of the city receive a
great benefit from them, and one of
the schemes suggested is to devote
part of the money raised from saloon
licenses to this purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29
SCOTT NAMED FOR
SUPREME BENCH
Democrats OF the Fourth District
Honor AledO AttOr-
ney.

Quincy April 29.-The democratic
supreme judicial convention for the
Fourth district met at Bushnell and
nominated Guy {. Scott, of Aledo, for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29
ARE OFF FOR THE
BIG EXPOSITION
Forty-flve Members OF the Local Ma
val Reserves Leave for
ST. Louis.

The Second division of the Second
ships crew, or the Naval Reserves of
this city departed at o'clock last
evening on special cars attached to
the St. Louis train on the Burlington,
to attend the exposition dedication.
The division from here 5was joined at
Moline by the division from that city
and the Quincy and Alton divisions
were to be picked up en- route. Lieut..
F, l.. Tubbs. of this city, commanded
the Rock Island and Moline reserves.
The boys took only their rifles in
the way of equipment, as every
thing else had been provided for
by the exposition authorities. They
will be back Friday. The roster of
those who went is as follows:
First Lieutenant-Fred J.. Tubbs.
Second Lieutenant-E. \. Lundberg.
Ensigns- V. Ramser and \. c.
Blair.
Surgeon-Dr. s b. Hall.
Master-at-Arms- G. Rutledge.
Boatswain's Mate-Frank skinner.
Gunner's Mate-HarPy Barber and
Emil Schadt.
Quartermasters-R Ralph Smith, Fred
Adamson and James Sullivan.
Ships Writer-H. \. Potter.
CoXswains- Nelson and Milo
Scully.
observation-disclosures liner.
Bugler-James Jeffries.
Seamen-Louis Crompton, John Sui
Ivan, Charles Morgart, Joe Lundberg,
Joe Valentine, Roy Prest, o. Prest, r.
CoonS II Swank Harry RattIes CIar-
ence Coyne, George Stromberg, Frank
Rodman, Jack Olson, James Wright,
William GUILTY, +. S. Reed, William
Schroeder, William Rooster, Elmer
Anderson, William Woods. Harry Nc
Carly, Robert Allies, Fred Davis, VIII
liam Franks, Elmer johnson. Charles
Brandenburg. Bert Charles, Harry
Ohlweiler, Charles Lundberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29
MORNING WEDDING
Edward NormoyIe and Miss Ma
rie Murphy Are
United.
CEREMONY AT ST. JosEPRs CHURCH
Couple Will Reside on NormOyIe
Homestead in Rural
Township.

Edward Normoyle, of Rural town
ship, and Miss Marie Agnes Murphy,
of Coal Valley, were married at St.
Joseph's church in Rock Island
this morning by Rev. Thomas
Mackin. The ceremony took place at
. o'clock. William 5. Normoyle, a
brother of the groom, was best man,
and the bridesmaid was Miss Celia
Murphy, sister of the bride.
After the service the wedding party
Went TO the home of Mrs. +. +. Nor
ton, the latter a sister Of Mr.. Nor
moyle, and there the nuptial break
fast was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
moyle left at noon for Chicago and
tomorrow will attend the graduating
exercises at the Northwestern Medi-
cal school, where DIR. ID. j. Normoyle.
another brother, Will take his degree
VIII Live In Rural
The couple will be at home after
their trip at the old Normoyle home
stead in Rural, Edward Normoyle.
ST., the father, removing into town
Thomas Murphy, the father of the
bride, is one of the well-known resi-
dents of Coal Valley, is a veteran of
the civil war and postmaster of the
village.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29
OBITUARY RECORD.

Mrs. Victorine Fannie Taylor. wife
of Rev. c. Z. Taylor, passed away al
$40 this afternoon at the family
home, 1903 Second avenue. after an
illness of four weeks with heart dis
ease following rheumatism. Deceased
was born at Kenosha, Wis, IS years
ago, her maiden name being Nictcrine
Fannie Colwell. She came to this city
with her family about fourteen years
ago and has resided here since.
She was true and faithful wife
and mother and leaves a wide circle
of friends to mourn her loss. The
surviving members of the family are
the husband and three children, Carl
ton, William and Leila. all at home,
besides a sister. Mrs. c. b. Ford, OF
Los Angeles. Cal. and two brothers
\. J. Colwell and Otis Colwell, the
latter of Los Angeles. The funera
announcement viii be made later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29

David Kell, ST., one of the tong time
residents of the lower end of the
county, died Sunday morning at his
home in Andalusia, and the funeral
was held Monday from the Baptist
church in that village with interment
at the cemetery there. Deceased was
90 years of age, was native of Ohio
and had farmed in the vicinity of And
alusia for many years. He is survived
by his wife and seven children: Mrs
Alice Young, of Bowling; Mrs. Eta
Hurley. of Black Hawk: Mrs. Mary
Brown and Mrs. Lou Bramer and
Lester, of - Andalusia; Mrs. Hattie
Assay. of Hamlet. and George, of Ale
do. One brother, Joseph, of Andalu-
STA, also. survives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29

No other name was presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29
LATE BISHOP TAYLOR TO BE
BURIED AT SPRINGFIELD

| The remains of the late Bishop
Frederick William Taylor of the Quin-
cy Episcopal diocese arrived in Quin-
| cy from Kenosha, Wis, yesterday
morning, and this morning at 9
o'clock funeral services were conduct
ed at the cathedral under the diree-
ton of Bishop George f. Seymour. of
| Springfield friend and mentor of the
deceased After the requiem service
the remains lay in state before the
altar. At this afternoon they will
be taken to Springfield, where SER
vices will also be held tomorrow
morning and interment be made be
side the remains of the wife and three
children.
Rt. Rev. William f. McLaren, bishop
of the Episcopal diocese of Chicago
for 27 years, is seriously i'll at Atlantic
| Citv, and it is feared he will never re-
turn to Chicago. The bishop was
stricken with an attack of vertigo a
month ago at Sycamore, Ill.,, but later
returned to Chicago for a few days
His advanced age and feebIeness made
lit difficult for him to rally from his
ILLNESS and physicians advised him to
go to Atlantic City, hoping that the
i sea air would benefit him.
j Reports from the east, however
lhave been discouraging. He had beer
respected to. preside at the annual
/ Episcopalian convention, which will
be held, May %, % and IS, but ii is
/ probable he will not be able to do so
His last official act in Chicago was tC
confirm large class at ST. Chrysos
i toms church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29

Last evening n dispatch signed by
representative democrats down the
district came to Rock Island, address
ed to Hon. f. w. Hurst, asking if he
desired the nomination for supreme
court justice As Mr. Hurst was in
Springfield. the message was forward
ed to him i'm that city. Mr.. Hurst was
expected home from the state capital
this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29

James Murray, aged 60 years, died
last night at St. Anthony's hospital.
He has no immediate relatives. The
body was taken tc- Wheelan's under
taking rooms, and the funeral will be
held from there tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-29

Puts vim and vigor into your body.
|strengthensi the a4erves.t Bdilds up
your whole esYsfsBaE AtRiSes you we'll
Keeps you well.F Rocky aAfountain Tea
l35 cents. I. II. Thomas pharmacy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-10-07
NORTHERN PACIFIC FREIGHT EN-
CINE DAMAGED AND ROAD
BED DESTROYED.
OUTRAGE OCCURS CLOSE TO HELENA
CETECTIvES WITH A PACK OF
BLooDHouNDS AFTER THE
PERPETRATORS.

Butte, Mont, Oct IA Helena spe-
eial to the Miner says the Northern
Pacific suffered again during the Aight
from the work Of the dynamiters. AT
10: 80 p. m, when an extra westbound
freight was near Birds Eye, which is
eight miles west of Helena, the explo-
sion occurred. A portion of the track
was destroyed, as were the pilot OF
the engine and the headlight.
The engineer stopped the train
quickly and prevented its being
ditched
News of the outrage was received
in Helena by the railroad detectives
shortly after midnight and a special
train with detectives left for the scene.
Six bloodhounds We're taken.
The train that passed through the
explosion arrived in Helena at 2:20
a. M The engine presented a bat
tered appearance. The pilot was gone,
so was the headlight and every win
dow in the cab was smashed. The
engineer said it seemed to him when
the explosion came as ii there had
been one on each side. 1t is the opln-
ion of the engineer that dynamite had
been placed on the rail only few
minutes before the explosion occurred.
1t is believed that the dynamlters
had planned to blow up a passenger
train and had not anticipated the ex-
ira freight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-10-07
CABINET MEETING HELD.
Several Matters of Importance Under
Consideration.

Washington, Oct. For nearly
two hours the president and members
of his cabinet now in the city were in
consultation at the executive offices.
1t was the first formal meeting OF the
cabinet since the conclusion OF the
presidents summer vacation. Seere-
taries Root, Hay and Hitchcock were
the only members absent.
While all those present were reti-
cent as to the details of the meeting
1t Is known that some matters OF I'M
portance, particularly relating to the
navy and the postoffice departments,
were under consideration.
The investigation of the affairs OF
the postofiice department, which has
been in progress for many months,
was stated by Postmaster General
Payne to be practically concluded, al
though a few matters of importance
remain to be cleared up. Mr.. Payne
discussed briefly the results of the
work. but made nothing approximat-
ing a report upon the investigation.
Matters relating to all the depart
ments of the government which have
arisen during the summer were dis
cussed in informal way, but 1t is un-
2arstood that no definite action was
taken regarding them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-10-07
CONCENSUS OF OPINION PRE-.
Diets SHORT LIFE FOR NEW
BRITISH CABINET.
SsnERAl ELECTION NEAR AT HAND
POLITICAL PARTIES PREPARING
FOR EARLY DISSOLUTION
OF PARLIAMENT.

London, Oct. There is prac-
tically brit one opinion of the recon
structed British cabinet and that is
that Premier Balfour missed his op-
portunity to rehabilitate the character
OF his government and that so far as
the Unionist policy at large Is con-
cerned the ministry has lost most of
its prestige and authority This esti-
mate of what is already commonly
designated as the transitional cab
met" seems largely due to the sense
OF chaos arising from the unexpected
detection of the Duke of Devonshire,
lord president of the council and Con-
servatiye leader in the house OF lords,
whose resignation was Unexpectedly
made public Monday. as, with the
notable exception of the colonial sec
retaryship, the premier has recon
Structed the cabinet in manner
closely agreeing with public opinion.
Austen Chamberlain, Mr.. Brodrick
and Mr.. Arnold-Forster We're all some
time ago assigned with more or less
approval to the posts to which they
have been appointed. In spite of this
large rent in the party unity has been
caused by the resignation of the Duke
of Devonshire, the chief author of the
Liberal lUnionist party, and this was
amply recognized by Mr.. Balfour's let
ter acknowledging the receipt of his
resignation.
The dukes action, however, seems
to have aroused the same fighting
spirit in Mr.. Balfour which enabled
him to triumph over difficulties in the
eighties, when the whole Of Ireland
was in arms against him, and there
are not lacking those who foretell
that he will again come out on top
and prevent the collapse of his gov
ernment The general concensus Of
opinion hardly expects the govern
ment to remain in power, even for
single session. and all the political
parties are preparing for an early dis
solution of parliament.