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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

order all public gatherings, ETC., put
over for two weeks. We will probably
have to cancel our show for this year.
We have large entry already received.
More entries now than we had at our
last show. You can imagine our posi-
ton when, at II o'clock last night, the
chairman of the state board of health
said to stop our show. Our printing was
all completed and everything in readi-
ness for Monday morning, and now we
have got to throw up our whole work
for the past season. We will have a
poultry show in 1904 if it costs us a
81 900.
"Send on your premium lists as soon
as possible, for we are coming to st.
Adams in a bunch Our small pox is
at present in mild form. A natural
freak in the shape of shoe drummer
came here and exposed a large number,
He was as speckled as Hamburg chick
and made the remark that he had small
pox, and it was no joke
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Small Pox in Lincoln.

1t has been officially reported to DR..
A. j. Cushman, health officer of Lincoln,
that Lewis Jackman and wife, of South
Lincoln, are perhaps i'll with mild form
of small pox, and, as a matter of pre-
caution, Mr.. Jackman's residence has
been quara ntined. 1t is thought that
Mr.. Jackman received the contagion
from Herbert Elliott, of Massachusetts,
a relative, who has been visiting here
and in Bristol, where three cases are
reported. The disease is taking an
extremely mild form and Mr.. Jackman
has been about most of the time. Seve-
raj persons have been in his house since
he became ill. C. E. Bristol of Lincoln
Center, was exposed in Bristol Tuesday
and his residence here will probably be
quarantined.
The local physicians are not fully con-
WINGED that the disease is small pox and
DR.. Holton, of the state board of health,
will come here to make an investigation.
In the meantime, all possible precautions
are being taken to prevent the spread of
the disease.
These are the first cases of the disease
here in 40 years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Caledonia County is Dry.

All the territory surrounding St.
Johnsbury for miles around, is exper-
fencing a water famine, the parallel of
which has not been known for several
years at this season of the year. 1t has
not rained for SO long that the streams
are very low and all of the smaller ones
are frozen to the bottom. Wells and
springs are drying up and some farmers
are at a loss to know what will become
of their stock if more snow does not fall
Many are situated at great distances
from streams and have to travel miles
after water.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
FIGHT WILL Be HARD.

Those who will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommended
ton of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will have long and bit
ter fight with their troubles, if not
ended earlier by fatal termination.
Read what T. r. Beall of Beall, Miss,
has to say: Last fall my wife had every
Kings New Discovery after everything
else had failed. improvement came at
once and four bottles entirely cured
her." Guaranteed by W. H. Sheldon,
druggist. Price so C. and Sl.00. Trial
bottle free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Death Of j o h n w. McGeary.

John w. McGeary, New England
agent of the Galena Oil company and
agent of the Vermont Vacuum Oil
company, both branches of the Standard
Oil company, died at Burlington Dec.
14th as the result of appendicitis.
Mr.. McGeary has been very prominent
in Burlington democratic politics He
has served as. alderman and been a
candidate for mayor. In 1898 he repre-
sented the city in the legislature. He
has been well known in railroad circles,
his line of business having brought him
road officials in New England. Mr.. Nc
Geary was born in Potsdam, n. Y. in
1854, and moved to that city in 1892. He
is survived by a wife.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

F. P. Lott of Watervliet, N. Y, was
in town last week to make preparation
for the hanging of the new bell which
has been donated to the First Baptist
church by Ezra Butler Eddy of Hull,
p. @. The bell, which is 40 inches in
diameter weighs 1900 pounds and the
hangings will add another 700. The
work of strengthening the tower is
already in progress and it is expected to
hold the dedication exercises early in
January.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
The, Argus the Stake.

The long litigation between Miss Cath
crime Atkins, of Burlington, daughter of
the late Hiram Atkins, of Montpelier,
and her uncle, took a new phase when
Miss Atkins attorneys filed in Chitten-
den county clerks office a bill in chan
Gerry for the appointment of a receiver
for the Argus newspaper property.
The name of the suit is Catherine
Atkins VS.. Alfred, George and Morris
Atkins. Miss Atkins claims that she and
Elizabeth Dewitt Clark are the daughters
of the late Hiram Atkins, who died in
1902, possessed of about $4,000, and
that provision was made for them in the
will by the realization of insurance
money and the sale of certain securities.
She claims that the executors, Alfred
and George Atkins, Hirams brothers,
have not properly administered the es
tate and given her her share. A clause
of the will provides that the Argus and
Patriot property, owned by George and
Morris Atkins, his son, shall support
Miss Atkins in case she is destitute, and
in case the owners refuse to comply
with that provision, the entire Argus
and Patriot property reverts to the
daughters. Miss Atkins, therefore, prays
that the court carry out the provisions
of the WILL and decree the Argus and
Patriot property to her. She also asks
for an accounting by the executors, and
that receiver be appointed for the
Argus and Patriot property pending the
litigation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Great OctagonaI Block of Granite

The largest stone ever shipped by rail
is now on its way to New York. 1t was
quarried and cut by 7. w. Eagan for
Cross Bros. of Mortified and the car on
wise through the center in order that
the stone could be set in so as to ride
about s inches above the rails. 1t is
octagon in shape and aft. 6 in. in dia-
meter and Is inches thick. The stone is
Barre granite and is the top stone of a
vault. This one stone alone is said to be
worth 81 800 to $4,000 on the cars.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Chester M an Killed.

Jacob H. Marsh, aged SO, one of the
most prominent men in this section, died
Dec. 9th from the effects of a fall from
ladder while he was at work in his barn.
Mr.. Marsh lived about two hours after
he was injured He is survived by a
wife and one daughter Mr.. Marsh was
one of the selectmen of Chester having
been member of the board for several
years. He was one of the best known
members of the State Grange in this
vicinity.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Sugar Makers Meeting.

F. L. Davis, of North Pomfret, secre-
tary of the State Dairymen's association,
V. I. Spear, of Randolph, president, and
A. j. Croft, of Enosburg Falls, secretary
of the State Maple Sugar Makers asso-
citation, has called the annual convention
of the Sugar Makers to meet at Burling-
ton January 4. That of the Dairymen is
January 5, and there will be joint
banquet held the evening of January g..
Prominent speakers will be present
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
BRISTOL LOCALS

r. D. Hill was in Burlington last
week.
William Aldrich was in Burlington
Friday.
Miss Dorothy Graves is visiting in
Lincoln.
c. E. Hathorne left Monday on a
business trip.
w. L. Hanks was in Burlington Fri
day on business.
Thomas Dupont, of Huntington, was
in town last week.
Miss Kate Hayes, of Shoreham, was
the guest of friends in town last week.
Mrs. Howard Clark, of Lincoln, is at
the home of B. c. Sargent for the win
ter.
j. J. Rhodes went TO Burlington Mon
day to be absent the remainder of the
week.
Rev. G. E. Cady, pastor of the Method
list church, was in Brandon last week,
assisting in revival work.
Miss Elizabeth Trumpass, teacher, in
the grammar department, has gone to
Westfield for the winter vacation.
Rev. f. w. Richardson returned Satur-
day from Warren, N. H., where he had
been to attend the funeral of friend.
The December whist parties, arranged
by the Daughters of Rebekah, have
been postponed on account of small
pox.
o. Q. Bicknell, of the firm of Bicknell
& Palmer who has been ill for a number
of days, is again at his place of bust
ness.
DR.. NJ. G., Twitchell, of Burlington
was in town Saturday evening in con-
sultation with DR.. Norton in the case OF
S. NJ. Eaton.
Mrs. Anthony McKinnon went to Bur.
lington last week and her son, Charles
who has been at the Mary Fletcher
hospital returned with her.
r. B. Mathew, foreman in the Interna-
tional Paper company's pulp mill at
Scion, Me-, is taking vacation and
visiting former friends in this vicin-
ity.
The interior of potato car at the
Bristol railroad station caught fire Fri
day from an overheated stove but the
flames were extinguished before much
damage was done.
The funeral of William McVar was
held from his late home in the Rocky
Dale district Friday afternoon. Rev. G..
E. Cady, pastor of the Methodist church,
OBLIGATED and the bearers were G. P.
Bush, w. H. Hughes, William Wright
and Walter Tart The interment was in
the local cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

George S. Farr, secretary of the Addi-
son County Poultry. association, wrote the
secretary of the State Poultry association
at st. Adams the following, under date
of Dec. 10th:
"Dear Sir:-I am sorry to say that
our show is to be postponed at the very
last minute. We have a few cases of
small pox in a very mild form, but the
state board of health has seen fit to
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
A COSTLY MISTAKE.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the price
of a mistake, but you'll never be wrong
if you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache,
Liver or Bowel troubles. They are
gentle yet thorough. csc. at w. H.
Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Umbrellas

Mems English Gloria and
Silk Taffeta Umbrellas, para
gon frame, close roll. natural
wood and polished horn
handles, 81 to IS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Mems Gloves

Always useful, always accept
able. Unlined Kid and Mocha
at 81, $1.25, $50 and 81.
Silk lined Kid and Mocha, 81
to S1.5O. Also a large assort-
ment of Knit Gloves and Nit
tens.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Mems ,
Bath bes

Blanket Robes with oriental
figures in all the latest combi-
nations of colors, tan and white,
blue and grey, black and red,
green and white, grey and red,
blue and tan, SIS 20 $12
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

strength and vigor come of good food
duly digested, Force, ready-to-serve wheat
and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains,
nourishes invigorates. 35tf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Mems NeckWear

Large square, Fourth hands,
Tecks, Ascots, ETC., handsome
designs. Elegant ones at
2jc to 81.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

For men and boys. Pure
worsted, black, white, navy,
red and grey, in plain or pine
apple weaves, 81 to S.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

Fancy Suspenders in neat
boxes, fine silk web, with
leather ends, SOC to $1.jO
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Handkerchief

Mems all-linen Handker-
chiefs, plain hemstitched, 15c
to SOC; hemstitiched with
embroidered initials, 1jc to
SOC. Mems Japanese Silk
Handkerchiefs with beautiful
initials, 25c to 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Mumers

A superb assortment of
Mems Mufhers. Every imagi-
nable kind now in vogue, SOC
to s.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

A letter from Bristol to the Burlington
News says: 1.-THE disease has been traced
to Herbert G. Elliot, boot and shoe
runner, who visited Bristol on Novem-
Der ID. He has several relatives in this
section on whom he called while here,
and some of them are down with the
disease, viz.-Lewis Jackman, Lincoln;
Bert Hill and wife, Starksboro. James
Shepard, of Monkton, has the disease,
and report has it that he is having it
quite hard. The board of health have
decided to keep no facts in the back
ground, as has been the case in other
places in the past, but will give the
public a full statement each week. The
schools have been closed until January
4, and no services will be held in the
churches for two weeks; all public
gatherings are forbidden for the same
length of time or longer if it is deemed
necessary for the protection of the
public"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Mems OVercOats

In Black and Oxford Ker-
seys. Cut A and 4S inches
long. Fancy Plaid Overcoats
with belt back, So inches long,
cut loose and jaunty, SIS to
$2j
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
SMALL POX IN VERMONT.
Alarming Spread of the Disease in the Diff
ferent Parts of the State.

The small pox situation in Vermont is
becoming threatening, so says DR..
Charles S. Caverly, of Rutland, president
of the state board of health. From
present indications he said it looked as
though the disease would spread this
winter The greatest danger is in the
lumber camps, where men are being
constantly hired, some of whom are from
out of the state. There are cases in Rut-
land and Bristol. The board is looking
for a travelling man from Albany, N. Y,
who brought the disease to both places,
but it is now thought he has gone to
Massachusetts,. There have been great
many exposures in Bristol and several
exposures from the cases reported from
Wilmington. There the disease is con-
fined to the lumber camps, and the towns
of Wilmington, Somerset, and Glaston-
bury have engaged DIR. Halford Miner,
of Rutland, who has had considerable
experience with the disease, to try to
stamp it out. One case has been re-
ported to the board from Bennington
A number of cases have been reported
from Alburgh.
The family of Joe Bushey, who lives
on the road leading from the North Hero
! Alburgh bridge, by Isle La Motto station
| of the Rutland railroad has a genuine
case of small pox. At the funeral of the
late William Alexander Mr.. Bushey and
his wife were present and if the doctors
are not mistaken in their diagnosis over
! so persons are exposed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Mems
Smoking Jackets

For the ease and comfort of
the "home man." a Smoking
Jacket is one of the most
sensible and acceptable of
presents. Our showing will
please you. S. to SO
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Mems
Winter Suits

All kinds, all sizes, So to
$2j
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-08

The Vanity Fair" company at the En-
pire this week offers good attraction and
won the approval of the usual critical Mon
day afternoon audience yesterday. The bur-
lesques are full of fun and opportunities
for comedy, handsomely-costumed chorus.
and the olio includes a number of excep-
tionaly good turns. Roger Imhof and
Hugh Conn head the company and furnish
the greater part of the comedy, and their
fight at the conclusion of the first burleSque
is one of the best things that has been seen
at the Empire in many days
Dorothy Dene, assisted by eight OF the
chorus girls, opened the oliO with song
and dance turn that won approval. Jack
Gardner, who followed with a monologue
turn, has many friends in Indianapolis and
was cordially received. He disappointed
none of his friends and made many new adj
mirers. Mile. Ami has been featured by the
advance agent of the company and she is
entitled to all the encomums that have
been bestowed upon her. Her stunt the
trapeze is good in every particular and she
is one of the cleverest athletes that has
been seen at the Empire this season. Sher-
idan and Anger made good hit with their
sketch, THE Baron and His Friend" al
though much of the humor was not alto
gether original. Cook and Sylvia were ap-
preciated, Cooks clog dancing being un-
usually good. Imhof, Conn and Corinne,
who closed the olio, presented a sketch,
THE Doings of DR.. Louder" that was real
ly a sketch and not merely an excuse for
the Introduction of specialties by any of
the team, and it furnished much fun for
the audience.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-08

comedietta entitled "a Chip of the Old
Block" written by Edmund Day and acted
by the Barrows-Lancaster Company. IL Is
a bright little piece and wins more favor
than did the other comedy in which this
company was seen at the Grand last sea-
son. John Lancaster portrays a young
artist in breezy style and James o. Bar
rows is excellent as his hale and hearty old
uncle. Hazel Chapel, as the artists wife,
and James A. Dickson as an Irish servant,
lend able assistance in bringing out the
humorous parts of the little play. A baby
"a real one, with dimpled pink cheeks
has part In the cast 1t is only thinking
part. but IL Is very well done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robyns. who are well liked
in indianapolis, presented a farce called
The Morning After" at the opening per.
Torrance yesterday afternoon. They had
been advertised TO appear in their artistic
little comedy, "The Counsel for the De-
Tense" In which they were seen at the
disappointed because they had seen fit TO
make a change. They are good in every
thing they do and the farce was well acted.
Dave Genaro ana pretty Ray Bailey are
on the bill and as usual scored a most pro-
nounced hit They are among the best OF
comic singers and dancers, and although
they always interpolate considerable unnec-
essary horseplay into their acts. all is for
given for the sake of the other commend
able features which they introduce Miss
Bailey wears two dresses that are stun
ners'' and which attract much attention
from the feminine portion of the audience.
Stuart Barnes contributes a singing and
talking specially tnat Is amusing, MT. anu
Mrs. Neil Richfield repeat their entertain
ing act of last year which they call Hal
loween at Brook Farm" Alice Raymond, a
musician OF much ability. plays on a num-
Der of wind instruments; Morrissey and
Rich appear in an absurdity that is funny
only In spots and Rice and Elmer, the COM
edy gymnasts, give an exhibition on the
horizontal bars in which clownish antics
and great skill are intermingled. The en-
tertainment. which is one of exceptional
length. is brought to a close with a series
OF very attractive bioscope pictures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-08

A pastoral play and melodrama combined
pleased characteristic audiences at the
Park yesterday afternoon and last night
its half-weeks engagement in this city.
The play touches in its narrow bounds all
of the mainsprings of life and although 1t
Is crudely written dramatic Offering, IT
makes strong appeal to the people who
go TO see IL presented.
Like many of the popular melodramas,
this one contains several child characters
and the three Juvenile parts of Importance
are played in clever style by the Clifton
children-Ethel, Emily and CharleS-who
show exceptional talent and cause the
women in the audience to express audible
approval of the little dears." The role
of the judge is well portrayed by Jack
Drummer. who, If the company's press agent
is to be believed-and of course he is
should be admirably suited to the part, since
he has not always been an actor, but once
studied law in the University of Pennsyl-
vania. Mr.. Drummer pictures with consid-
cradle skill the old judges conflict between
as Daniel Webster Wills. gives an amusing
sketch OF a country lawyer. while Absolom
Mack the county prosecuting attorney, Is
capably portrayed by Harry d. Waterhouse.
Robert Goodman Is equal to requirements as
the dissolute son of the old judge and
Charles Corners is good in the part OF the
tramp, Joe Miller, who causes all the trou-
BILE. Fred Anderton furnishes much fun as
a country pumpkin" and all of the other
male parts are well taken care of. Amanda
Hendrix Is attractive as Marion Williams,
while Helen Quincy and Julia Hurley do
acceptable work In their respective parts.
The stage settings and scenery are quite
that can hardly fail to please the Park
audiences
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-08
PRINCESS DID NOT
KILL A PRETTY ACTRESS
Sensational story that the Wife of
Prince Otto Shot His Paramour
Denied at Prague.

PRAGUE, Dec. 7.-There is absolutely no
Elizabeth of Windisch-Graetz wife of
Prince Otto of Windisch- Graetz, shot and
killed an actress whom she is alleged to
have found in the apartments of the prince.
Prince Otto is now absent on a hunting
trip and the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the Princess
Elizabeth is imminent. The actress alleged
to have been concerned in the episode was a
souBrette at the Czech Suburban Theater
She is the wife of tailor and has long
been bed-ridden as the result of injuries re-
ceived while dancing in THE Belle of New
York" 1t is said the whole story originated
in the jealousy of her theatrical colleagues
According to the fake" story" the prin-
cess, who is the granddaughter on her ia
theirs side of the Emperor of Austria, and
on her mothers side Of the King of the
Belgians, only twenty years old, a royal
parsonage who renowned her rights to the
throne of Austria in order to marry as her
heart dictated, shot handsome young ac-
tress with whom the prince is alleged to
have had a rendezvous. The affair is said
to have taken place in the palace of the es-
tate of the princes family at Prague.
Prince Otto is thirty years old and was a
lieutenant in the First Regiment The
Austrian Emperor, whose favorite grand
daughter the princess was, opposed the
match but finally consented and gave away
the bride, whose marriage was celebrated In
a magnificent way at Vienna after the arch
duchess had renowned her right of sue
cession to the dual throne of Austria and
Hungary. In consideration of her renun-
citation the Emperor gave to the bride Sc
curities valued at $1,000 yearly allowance
of $3.50, Co., jewels worth S1.000OO0, a gold
I dinner service and several residences. The
princess is the daughter of the unfortunate
Crown Prince Rudolph, whose tragic death
at his hunting lodge several years ago was
the sensation OF the day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-08
"Mr. Pipp" at EngIish's.

The Awakening OF Mr. Pipp." a mixture
OF comedy. farce. vaudeville and comic op-
era. was presented last night at Englishs
by Charles Grapewin and a large company.
Grapewin, who was formerly well known
as a vaudeville comedian, appeared in the
title role and succeeded in getting a good
deal OF fun out OF the part. Anna Chance
played the leading feminine part, that of
Mr. Pipp's wife. and she and the star did
some clever funmaking together. One OF the
prominent people OF the supporting COM
pany was A. w. Maddox an Indianapolis
comedian, who has been seen several times
at the Grand. There Is little 10 the play,
but the audience seemed 10 enjoy the funny
situations and the bright musical numbers
The best or the song hits were Reggie and
His Caums." sung by Fred Wayne and
Nellie Beaumont; You'll be Sorry in the
MorniDg. sung by Mr.. Grapewin; laugh
ing song, sung by Sallie Stembler and The
Poppy and the Goldenrod." a beautiful
piece. sung by sextet in pretty costumes
The engagement was for last night only.