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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
RIPTON.

5. F. Matteson is i'll with stomach
trouble.
Our stage route has fallen into the
hands of Roy Kirby.
Two heavy thunder showers passed
over the town on the evening of the 26th
inst.
Mrs. \. Ct. Chandler has gone to
TOwnshend on "a visit to her daughter,
Mrs Peter Strack.
H. r. Noble was elected lay delegate
to the next annual conference of the
NJ. f. church last Sunday.
The old grist mill, that has withstood
the storms and floods of the last sixty
years, fell into the river on Saturday
last. 1t, underpinning and supports
have been very uncertain for several
years. 1t has not been used as a grist
mill for some years but has been used as
shop in which to dress clapboards, and
as butter tub factory. 1t was built by
Daniel Chapman sixty years ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
CORNWALL.

Mrs S Barber is at Ira Hamblin's for
the summer.
Miss Alice Merrill of Nergennes spent
Saturday and Sunday in town a guest
of Mrs Horace James.
Edwin Sunderland is in attendance
upon the y. NJ c. A convention now
convened at Mortified, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Foote enjoyed
carriage drive to Middletown Springs,
Walingford and Pawet last week.
a. j. Field and brother Frank, of San
Francisco, Cal, spent two days the early
part of the week with friends in Port
Kent, \. Y.
Walter Barnum and Stanley Witherell
are home from Vermont Academy. and
Edwin Sunderland from St. JOhnsbury
Academy.
Miss Katharine Griswold attended the
wedding of her nephew, Clifford Girls
void and Miss VancOr at the home of
the brides parents in Burlington, on
Tuesday eve, she also was in attendance
upon the ChildAllen nuptials in Wey-
bridge ON Tuesday p. m.
The new subscribers card for the Corn
wall Tel. Co., is Just out. There are two
hundred and sixty three telephones in
stalled of which one hundred and five
are in Cornwall. or one telephone for
every eight persons in town. If there is
any town in the state with more tele-
phones in proportion to its population
we should like to hear from them.
There will be social or lawn party, if
the evening permits at NJ. S. Keeler's,
Wednesday evening. July Sth, for the
benefit of the Baptist Sunday school; re-
freshments consisting of sandwiches,
coffee, ice cream and cake will be served.
\ fine musical program and some recita-
tons will be rendered. \ cordial invi-
tation is extended to all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
SOUTH STARKSBORO.

Mrs. Ursula Stokes is visiting her son,
Eli
Miss Clara Pullman visited at B. A.
Hurlburt's Sunday.
The Farmers Union net with &. w.
Steadman last Thursday.
James King visited at G.. w. Stead
mans Saturday and Sunday.
The Band of Hope is to have an ice
cream dinner at Mrs. Eta Sargent's
July /.
The many friends of Mrs Mary Ann
Young will be glad to know she is gain
ing slowly.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Orvis are receiv-
ing congratulation, on the birth of son.
born June p,
Miss Hattie Steadman returned home
Sunday from a weeks visit in Lincoln
with relatives.
Mrs James Moody is able to be about
again after an illness of several weeks
with heart trouble.
Amos Tucker visited at Eddie Lambs
last Saturday and Sunday he attended
church at Monkton Ridge.
Last Saturday a party consisting of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Young, Miss
Clara Pullman, Labon Hurlburt and
Elisha Folensbee. visited Mt. Ellen.
They returned feeling that the day had
been well spent.
School in the Orvis district taught by
Miss Emma Swinyer closed last Friday
with exercises in the afternoon consist
ing of dialogues, recitations and music
by the children. The scholars having
no marks against their names were,
Lester Alton, Norman and Leonard
Lafayette, Lilah and Sadie Orvis, Edith
and Vastie Hurburt, Alice Follensbee
and Joseph Sargent. Miss Swinyer
returned to her home in Rochester Sat
urday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
SAILS BURY.

AL. Martz show is in town.
Miss Mable Strong returned from Proc =
tor this week
Miss Alice Richardson of Middlebury
was in town Sunday.
Chas. White of Orwell was the guest
of Mr. and Mrs w. NJ Yale, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Jenney of Bristol,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. V.
Holden.
Miss Madie Kelsey won the casket of
silver ware in the contest at the medi-
cine show this week
Mrs. Emily Kingsley and Miss Ger
trude Everts returned from their recent
California trip, the 18th inst.
Emulus Hyde of r. l., accompanied by
Capt. f. y. Miller of Brandon. was the
guest of Mr.. Hyde's father at Hyde Park
Hotel, Sunday.
The Rev. Morrow of the Anti Saloon
League spoke to an interested audience
Thursday eve at the congregational
church.
Miss Gertrude Everts and w. Z. Stod-
dard We're married at the residence of
Chester Kingsley by the Rev. Mr.. Simms
of Middlebury, the % inst.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
LEICESTE Err.

Mr.. j. r. Grace was in Dandy last
week.
Miss Carrie Ellis visited in Pittsford,
Sunday.
Mrs. Olive Roberts of Castleton. is Wis
itlng at IL. II. Roberts.
II. y. Morse is making extensive re-
pairs on his house.
Mrs. Albert Parlow of Jersey City is
visiting relatives in town.
j. Shartrand of Montreal visited
at c. Browns recently
Miss Ct. f. Selden of y. y, has
arrived at her summer home.
The schools in town closed last Friday
with a picnic at Lake Dunmore.
Nh and Mrs. Braley of Brandon Wis
tied at George Lennelt's, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Austin johnson and son,
Lester visited in Hubbardton last week
Miss Phebe johnson and Carte Brown
son visited at Miss Phelps in Orwell last
week.
Mrs. H. r. Brownson visited her
daughter, Mrs. Fske IN Rutland last
week.
Rev. Mr.. Lowe of Barre gave very
il. teresting talk on Temperance last
Sunday.
Mrs. Ned Barker and daughter, Mildred
attended picnic at Lake HOrtonia last
Saturday.
Mrs Nicholson of Brooklyn, y. ", has
arrived at her home at the Corners for
the summer.
Miss Grace Sparks who has finished
her school at New Haven Mills is home
for the summer.
The Post Office at the Corners will be
closed June 30th and hereafter the mail
will be delivered by the Rural Free De-
livery through out the town.
Mrs. James Grace, who has been an in
valid for years and for the past two years
has been a great sufferer, died at her
home on Sunday morning. The funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon at the church.
Rev. l.. o. Hathaway and A. L. Stanley
conducted the services. lnterment at
Pine Hill Cemetery, Brandon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
NEW HAVEN.

Fred Deveneau recently visited
relatives in Canada.
Miss Frances Rose is now Il telephone
operator in Port Henry.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brown of Newark 4,
n. j., were in town last week.
The Ladies Union met with Mrs. W.
V. Sturtevant on Wednesday.
Mrs. John Caldwell of Proctor is the
guest of Mrs. Edward Ferguson.
Alanson G.. Wright is having his tene-
ment house repaired in this village.
Miss Reina Palmer of Bristol is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Juliette Potter.
Miss Marianne Landon is to attend the
teachers meeting in Boston next week.
c. c.. Chaffee cut his foot quite
badly while at work in the woods on
Monday.
Miss Hathaway of Adams, Mass, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. y. P.
Roscoe.
Mr.. Needham and daughter of Panton
were the guests on Sunday Of Stephen
Nutting.
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Lane of Cornwall
were the recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dana.
Misses Ida Poulin and Della Mitchell
have positions at hotel Uncas, Lake
George for the summer
Mr. and Mrs. V. VI. Benedict. Mr.. and
Mrs. \. p. Roscoe and Miss Hathaway
spent Tuesday at Basin Harbor.
Miss Matte Chaffee and Miss Belle
Cowles left on Tuesday for York Beach,
Me-, where they will spend the summer.
Misses Belle Cowles and Matte
Chaffee left Tuesday for York Beach and
Portsmouth. where they have positions
for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Palmer, Miss Kate Sanborn
and DR.. Frank Sanborn went to Otter
Creek fishing last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hoffnagle and
children of Tconderoga were the recent
guests of Mrs Hoffnagle's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James Wilson.
Mrs Emma Smith and daughter, Daisy,
who have been spending some time with
Mrs Mabel Smith Swartz of Port Henry.
have returned and are at w. ). Browns
Mrs. Ellen Chaplin of Bristol was
pleasantly surprised on her birthday
July Bird at the home of her daughter,
MIS-. Gilbert small by relatives from
Middlebury and this town.
Miss Cornelia Smith died on Monday
at the home of her sister. Mrs. Beeman
in Fairfax. She has been in failing health
for some time. The interment was in
the New Haven cemetery yesterday
Thursday. Miss Smith was the daugh-
ter of the late Judge Oliver Smith and
resided in New Haven until few years
ago when she went to Fairfax to live.
The annual meeting of the trustees of
Beeman Academy was held on Tuesday
and the following officers We're chosen:
President. f. A. Landon, vice-president,
Josiah Cowles, secretary, (. II. Squier,
treasurer, NJ. j, Landon. finance com
mittee, a. =. Roscoe, +. y. Landon. d.
W. Nash, committee on introduction,
VI. j. Landon, J. c. Wilder, F.. T. Nash.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
SHOREHAM.

Harry johnson is at c. y. North's.
Charles Hall is visiting his brother, G..
II. Hall.
II. w. Jones was in Nliddlebury
Saturday.
Merrill Wolcott spent Sunday at James
Baldwin's.
Mrs. Alison Forbes is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Sally Smith.
Miss Maud Farnham spent Sunday
with Mrs. =. w. Waite.
Miss Hull is with her aunt, Mrs, X.
W. Merritt for the summer.
Miss Adkins of Elizabethtown is vi sit
ing her aunt, Mrs. James Baldwin.
Mrs, II. 0. Hannum and children with
nurse from Boston are at DR.. Platt's.
). Z. Hall of Columbus, Ohio, was
with his uncle, G.. IL. Hall over Sunday
Randwick and Sophia Bissell of
Cooperstown are visiting their grand
mother, Mrs. NJ. f. Hathorne.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
MONkTON.

j. f. Collins was in Hinesburgh Fri
day.
George Pariele remains about the
same
Al Martz spent Sunday at the Ladd
house.
w. c. Donahue spent Sunday in Col
chester,
L. c. Gee and wife spent Sunday in
Vergennes.
William Ladue, of Vergennes, is board
ing at Ladds.
Ralph Purinton, Of Bristol, was in
town the 21st
Fred Harvey and wife visited in Hines
burgh Saturday.
Miss Helen Gee. of Bristol, is at home
for her vacation.
Mrs. r. G. Wisel is visiting friends in
Plattsburgh, \. Y.
Miss Florence Rawson has returned
from Schenectady, y. Y.
Phelps Kellogg has finished his course
at the L. V. NJ, and is at home.
Miss Caroline Preston, of Felchville, is
visiting at the G. p. Kellogg home
Misses Ruby McEntee and Virginia
Collins We're in Nergennes on Thurs
day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
BRIDPORT.
Mrs. Owns Smith is i'll.

'
Miss Theda Baldwin is spending a few
days at Mrs. j. y. Spaulding's.
The Whiting base ball nine played the
home team Saturday, winning the
game.
y pleasant time is expected here the
Fourth. Every one come
VIII Eells of Cornwall, spent Sunday
in town.
Mrs. \. T. Lane and children visited
friends in town recently.
The first quarterly conference of the
year was held at the VI. f. chapel Tues
day, Elder Brown presiding.
Mrs. F. y. Williams is at home from
New Haven, where she has spent some
time with her daughter, Mrs. Virgil
Benedict.
Miss Harriet Wheeler is home from
Burlington, where she has been the past
few weeks at the Mary Fletcher hospital
for treatment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03

The Center school closed on Thursday.
The teacher, Miss Estela Cove, took the
school for IA ride which was much en-
ioyed by all. Daton Irish was the
driver.
The funeral of the infant daughter of
S. \. Allen and wife was attended from
the house on Monday, Rev. Mr.. Hayner
officiating, with interment at the Maple
cemetery.
Cove Hill school closed on Friday
very successful term, taught by Arthur
Cushman. His scholars presented him
with a chair, and it was complete sur
prise to him.
Mrs Hannah Morgan and son. l..
Morgan, have been visiting friends and
attended the graduating exercises at
Castleton and Miss Jennie Morgan re-
turned with them.
The Murray district joined with the
Corner school in a picnic at the latter
place NJ. F. Estey took the teacher
Miss f. Isham, and scholars, and all
present enjoyed the occasion.
D. NJ. Grant. Charles Kingsley, j. II.
Bean, Eastman Small, G.. \. Hammer.
Harvey Farr Mr.. and Mrs. f. Nichols,
G.. Kilton and Mrs. Story Basalow were
among those in Bristol on Saturday.
When the school bell rang on Elder
Hill on Saturday the children did not
grumble for it was picnic day and the
weather was fine Miss Celia Hill, of
Bristol. has taught successful term.
p NJ Clifford, of Bristol, has manu-
featured and set for \. II. Purinton.
administrator of the estate of Harriet +.
Sturtevant. handsome cottage monu-
ment. which now stands in the Briggs
hill cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Carr brought the
remains of their 11-months-old child for
burial in the Maple cemetery Monday.
Rev. Truman Hill officiated. They were
accompanied by Charles Carr, Mrs. Alta
Wells and Mrs. Ella Coles. of that place,
and Mrs. Eta Carr, of Bristol The
floral offerings were beautiful.
The school in Downingsville closed
last week for the summer vacation.
Those having no absent marks during
the term are Henrietta Purinton, Edgar
Purinton, Celia Purinton and Stella
Hammer. Those absent only one day
are Mildred Brown. Ida Brown, Sadie
Atkins, Ruth Phillips and Edna Purin-
ton. Miss Jennie Sherwin was the
teacher.
As Mr.. Blanchard's team was going
to the creamery on Monday morning the
horse became unmanageable on the Lee
hill and threw his boy out and ran. As
it made the turn to go to the creamery
the cans We're thrown out and il freed
itself from the wagon. Homer Hewitt
was at breakfast but by making lively
time he caught the horse without dam
age. but the wagon and cans We're a
total wreck The boy had wonderful
escape as he was thrown up and beyond
/ the reach of the wagon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
The A'yA; Place !, Buy
Y VEHICLES,

Having up to June first sold three
carloads Of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons,
ETC., is good evidence where people
find the best place to buy.
| endeavOr to make prices right on
all grades OF work and sell for Just
what they are-do not try to sell
cheap job for frst-class Job.
have in stock at the present time
some excellent work. | will put it
against anything in the State at the
same price.
More work on the road from Water
town Buggy Co., w. n. Brockway,
Cortland Wagon Co., Groton Buggy
Co., Milburn, etc.
/ also carry Dust Covers for buggy
tops. Don't buy until you take a
look at my work and prices.
Very respectfully,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
SHARKS BORO.

Mrs. r. II. Bruce visited her sister in
Williston Monday.
DIR. Wade is intending to start soon on
a trip to the West to visit relatives in
Kansas and Minnesota.
Rufus Brown and wife, Miss Alice
Sayles and Mr.. ChafTee, spent Sunday at
Hoel Sayles.
Wilkins Chaffee has some garden
potatoes that are so far advanced and of
so thrifty a growth that they might
aptly be termed the pride of the
village"
Mark Hanson returned home Monday
accompanied by his grandson, Mark
Hanson, Jr. Mr.. Hanson visited Silver
lake and Thompsonsville, Conn.
The G.. G. C. met with Mrs. Will Hill
Wednesday.
Miss Lottie Varney is home from her
school in Burlington.
Mrs. Milo Smith went Monday to
Troy, n. Y, called there by the illness
of her sons wife.
reception will be given Rev. and
Mrs. j. F. Thurston at the vestry of the
F. b. church Thursday evening.
An auction sale of farming effects of
the late p. J. Smith took place at the
residence Tuesday. Orange Baldwin
acted as auctioneer
Ice cream and cake will be served on
some one of the lawns in the village,
Saturday evening, July 4. If you cele-
brate in no other way, do so by pur
chasing some of the excellent ice cream
served by the ladies'
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
NEST ADDISON.

Mrs. VI. Z. Cox is visiting relatives in
Raceville, y. y.
Mrs. Edward Cough returned from
Burlington Tuesday.
Miss Kate Merrill is spending her vaca-
ton in Burlington visiting friends.
Ezra Dudley, of Ticonderoga, n y,
has been spending a few days in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sprague have gone
to Westport, n. y, to work for George
Roe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Patten spent last
week with relatives in Westport,
y. y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baker, of Wor-
cester, Mass, brought the remains of
their eight -months-old baby boy 10 Yer
gennes Monday for burial.
There will be a social al the home of
the Patten Bros. Thursday evening.
July .. Refreshments of coffee, sand
witches, ice cream and cake will be
served Proceeds for the benefit of the
pastor. If rainy it will be postponed
until Friday evening. All are cordially
invited
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
HANkSVllLE.

Mrs. II. II. Wright went Monday to
Braintree to visit her uncle, Cyrus Hill,
and other relatives. Mrs. Wright will
be gone several days Before return
ing home she will visit friends in Bur-
lington.
Miss Candace Hill of Lincoln was the
guest of her sister. Mrs. T. X. Burnham,
Sunday.
Gertie Shattuck and Fred Thompson,
Grace Shattuck and r. Gorton attended
the entertainment at the center Friday
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
LEICESTER. JUNCTION.

O. A. Briggs lost valuable work horse
Sunday, June 2Sth, from some unknown
cause. Monday he received a genuine sur
prise by gift of fifty dollars from his
friends who desired to show their SYM
pathy for him in his loss, at a season. when
it was of most value to him. Through this
medium Mr.. Briggs desires to thank
those who so kindly contributed to his
gift.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03

\ wheelman's tool bag isn't complete
without a bottle of DIR. Thomas Electric
Oil. Heals cuts. bruises, stings, sprains.
Monarch over pain.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank through the columns
of this paper those who so kindly aided
during the recent illness and death of
our loving wife, mother and sister. And
those who contributed flowers.
LEVI LENO,
EARL LENo,
GEO. A. GROVES,
FOSTER T. GROVES.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-22

heavy chimney against sky only less black
than itself.
"Gadr' said MIR. Rogers. softly. Il W0nder
what Whitmore's doing? The fun would De-
now, to find one of these windows untastened-
like enough they'd be. this warm night-ahu
slip in upon him without announcing ourselves
'Twouldn't be the thing. though for Justice OF
the Peace. let alone Mr.. Dodge here No. We"
have to do 1t in order and knock. The maio
knows me. and whftmore won't smoke anything
suspicious Only you two must keep back IN the
shadow, here while she opens the door
He stepped forward and knocked boldly
To tire astonishment of US all the door openeo
almost at once and without any noise Of unlock
ing or drawing Of bolts.
For Heavens sake. nv dear-unisss you
want to wake the villa ge"-began voice testify
II was Mr. Whtmore's. and almost on the IN
slant by the light of a candle which he held. he
recognized the man the doorstep
MFR. Rogers7 To what do owe
"cood evening whitmorei May come IN +;
Won't detain you long-especiaIy since you
saero 70 be expecting counpany-fenale company.
too by the sound Of IL
.sTt'. the maid" answered Mr.. Whitnnore. cold
,,,+ +boueh he seem ID confused She has
stepped down to the village for an hour TO her
New-York tribune., 1903-06-22

Through buzzing Of the brain heard nir'
addressing the Rector. and protesting against
the absurdfty. the monstrosity Of the cnarge-
yet still with hat recurring agonized glance az
me But my eyes now we're on Mr. Rogers. ana
the buzzing ceased and my brain cleared when
he swung round irviting ne to speak can
not tell what question he put to me. but what
] said
IF you please. sirs. the runners are after me.
and II isn't fair TO make me tell yet what hap
pened in the Jews house. what 7 saw there
for what 7 told might be twisted and turned
against me-
Nonsense" interrupted Mr. Rogers
But the Rector nodded his head The boys
right He's under suspicion himself and should
have a lawyer TO advise him before he speaks
That's Only fair pjav
But went on there's another hing -
you'll be pleased to ask Mr. Whitmore about IT,
Why Is he paving money to soldier-a man
who calls himself L4tcher. out his real name "a
leicester And what have they been plot-tnz
against Miss Isabel down at the Gotta e -
CTo be continued)
New-York tribune., 1903-06-22
TIE Hdx,enfures Of Harry KeOel.
BY 4. II. OUILLER-COUCH COZ


clean breast7 She too. poor girl was sch-
ing to make confession to her father. and know
the worst of his wrath For weeks her secret
had been a sword within her, wearing the flesh.
and il eased her somewhat (as saw even to
have made confession TO But she would
not speak to her father without first consulting
Archibald It was he, I gathered who had en-
forced silence Major Brooks (and small blame
TO h;rn) would assuredly have imposed a prooa-
ton: old men with lovely daughters do not sur
render then, at call TO penniless youths even
when the penniless youth happens to be the son
of an old friend In my heart I sent Master
Archibald to perdition for q selfish 1col
talked long with Isabel. first in the kitchen
and again on our way back to the summer
house where her father sat awake and expect
ing me- book in hand
New-York tribune., 1903-06-22
FIFTY YEARS A CHURCH,
IrUington Presbyterians Obserre n
Golden ABHiUerS1ry.

HISTORY OF THE CONGREGATION.
The Irvington Presbyterian Church has just
observed it's hftieth anniversary. The celebra-
tions began on Saturday afternoon and were
continued yesterday. The attendancs at all ser
vices was large. The anniversary service was
held on Saturday. followed by reception ct
Kirkside.
Yesterday morning the Rev. John Simpson
Penman delivered a sermon Of historic char
acter. and in the afternoon the sacrament OF the
Lords Supper was administered By the Rev. Dr.
Rollin A. Sawyer. In the evening services were
held in Union Chapel and Hope Chapel, branches
maintained by this church
The Irvington Presbyterian Church ts on
Broadway, just north OF Main-st-. surrounded
by ample grounds. which stands the manse.
Kinks. > erected in 1900. It - a .handsons
church wholly built Of granite. The history OF
the church is interesting. In June. 1858, resi-
dents of Irvington, then known as Dearmans.
united in making subscriptions for the erection
Of a church building Various denominations
were represented. among them old and new
Presbyterians, Congregationalists and Unita-
rians For some time services were held In