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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Boston Vermont Association.

The 18th annual banquet of the Yer
mont Association of Boston was held at
the Hotel Vendome January 20. The
dinner was successful in every way, more
than $50 members beng present The
guests of honor were, Gen. Curtis Guild,
Jr., lieutenant governor of Massachu-
sets, the Hon. James l.. Martin, of
Brattleboro, the Hon. F. G. Partridge,
Of Proctor, and Capt. Richmond p. Hob
son, hero of the Merrimac. Judge Ed
gar J. Sherman, president of the associa-
ton, presided.
General Guild made a graceful speech
in which he foretold greater prosperity
for rural New England now that the
west was so generally settled. He espe-
cially thought that cattle raising could
be made profitable in Vermont. He
praised the state, cited its historical
past and lauded its military and naval
heroes.
The Hon. James L. Martin spoke on
the early history of the state, MI. Part
ridges address was largely devoted to
Venezuelan affairs, and Captain Hobson
spoke on the future of the navy and
incidentally praised Admiral Dewey.
Colonel Benton reported that the pro-
iect to get headquarters for a Vermont
club was progressing, that over 81 200
had been subscribed and as much more
could be had if needed to meet the first
years expenses.
He reported that the association had
454 members, the largest in its history,
and added that no other similar organiza-
ton in Boston has so large member
ship.
The new officers for the year are
President, Col. j. II. Benton, Jr.; vice
presidents. Col Albert Clarke, James M.
Gleason; secretary and treasurer, N. L.
Sheldon; chaplain, the Rev. w. II.
Davis; executive committee. Eugene N.
Foss, MARCEL n. Smith, Arthur L. Robin
son, Wade Reyes, Elmer E. Silver,
Charles X. Darling, James F. Scott,
Isaiah r. Clarke and William Craig.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Bean In His Ear.

Guy Cook, young boy living in Or
well village, returned Jan. 30 from Bur
lington where he has been for the pur-
pose of being treated for deafness.
Young Cook became suddenly deaf
several weeks ago, but the doctors in this
part of the state, several of whom were
called in consultation, were utterly I'M
able to ascertain the cause.
When he reached the Mary Fletcher
hospital at Burlington an examination
was made and it was discovered that
there was In each ear small white bean,
each well coatediwith wax. The beans
were removed and the boys hearing was
Immediately restored. 1t is believed that
some of Cooks playmates placed the
beans 10 his ears.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Stole Hard Cider.

Frank Bickford, of Northfield, was
arrested Jan. 20, charged with stealing
cider, oats and general provisions, from
parties in West Brookfield. The charge
against him is that he took a team and
went to West Brookfield, broke into a
house and barn and took fair sized load
of general provisions. Bickford was
placed under bail and the case will prob
ably be heard IN county court.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
BUY CORN GROUND.

a st. Louis stock brokerage concern is
flooding the state with letter telling
"how TO buy May corn for profit 1t
will be the more profitable way for most
of us to buy corn ground, ready for fam
lily use, and carry 1t home in paper bag
Mortified News.
There's bit of homely wisdom for
you. 1t would make money for any in
tending investors in the corn market.
Save your corn to buy your mush and
milk.-Vergenne Enterprise.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
GOOD READING.

We like to read news items telling of
the high class of goods Vermont's manu-
featuring plants are turning out. The
latest is that Lane Mfg. Co., of Mont
pelier, has received the gold medal re.
ward from Charlestown exposition on
their saw-mills and wood working ma
chinery. The Vermont Farm Machine
Co.. of Bellows Falls, has received like
honors at different times. Certainly 1t
can well be said that Vermont is fast be-
ing placed in the front ranks as manu-
featuring State.-WateI bury Record.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Mrs. Betsey Thomas, who is now in
her ninety-sixth year and is without
doubt the oldest resident of this county,
was severely injured by fall down a
short flight of stairs at her home in East
Hubbardton Jan. 20, and received shock
which may result in her death.
Mrs. Thomas has enjoyed the best of
health nearly all of her life and was
working about the house when she had
the fall. No bones were broken, but the
jar to her system was a severe one, and
it is feared that she suffered internal in
iurIes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Doan's
Kidney Pills

cure every symptom of Kidney Ills, from
common backache to complicated urinary
disorders.
Mrs. Mark Hyde, of As Thornley, street,
Pawtucket, II. l.. says: "Doans Kidney
Pills have been used by both my husband
and two daughters. and the relief obtained
in every case was very satisfactory. My
husband was bothered off and on for long
time with pains across his back. which at
times became very severe. l saw Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised, and procured
used them, and in very short time was rid
of the backache. I always keep Doan's
Kidney Pills on hand, and would not be
without them"
For sale by all druggists; so cents. Fos-
ter-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The scratch of pin may cause the loss of
limb or even death when blood poisoning
results from the injury All danger of this
may be avoided, however, by promptly apply
ing Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t is an anti
septic and quick healing liniment for cuts,
bruises and burns. For sale by NJ. r. Burt,
Druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
THE UNLUCKY THIRTEEN.

Believers in the thirteen superstition
are looking for great "doings" in 1903
The figures which constitute the number
- are found in 1903 and all the figures
added amount to 10. In the months of
February, March and November the 18th
occurs on Friday.-Hyde Park News and
Citizen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Shot n big Owl.

Albert Drolette, young man living in
the north part of Cornwall, shot an owl
Jan. 20 which is the largest one seen in
these parts for many years.
1t measures three and one-half feet
from tip to tip of Its wings. MIR. Drolette
will have it stuffed and mounted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
verm ont Pensio n S .

Vermont pensions, increase, reissue,
ETC., Charles C. Varney, Barre, s.; Cur
tbs NJ. Hall, Springfield, sl6.-Increase,
Porter Blair, Enosburg Falls, $24; Wild
Ows, Mary A. Phelps, Pownal Centre, s..
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Since the Gazette established the rule
of publishing no communication of any
kind, except news items, without append
ing the writer's real name there has been
a dropping of of fully 70 per cent in the
number of articles it has been requested
to ''please publish" There are lots Of
people who would like to say things in
print, but who don't want to stand com
mitted before the public of this opinion
or that.-HardW wick Gazette.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
BELIEVE IN YOUR TOWN.

Don't "knock" your own town. Lots
of you do it unconsciously, without the
least idea or intention of saying anything
to hurt. Puff you own town every chance
you have. You don't know when you
may be scattering seed that is to sprout,
grow and bear fruit.-Hardwick Gazette,
Correct? and if you don't believe your
own town is the best, the cleanest and
most progressive, how can you make
Others think so? Believe in your town
and make others believe you.-Vergennes
Enterprise.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
Gilisnn.l1iIherf.

Twosouls with but single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one;
And when they realize they're
caught,
They wonder how twas done.
On Monday last Mr.. Herbert Glib.
son secured horse and buggy and
drove to Keyser, accompanied by Miss
Sue Gilbert. After arriving there
they took the first train for Cumber-
land, Md, where they met a friend
Col. N, q. Bond, who secured liceuse
and made arrangements with Rev.
Barnes To meet the couple at the
Queen City Hotel. where they were
quietly married by the above named
minister. Miss Gilbert was the ac-
complished daughter of the late VIM.
II. Gilbert, OF this city, and Mr.. Glib
son is a coal operator, who recently
sold his interest Of the coal business,
which was located at Franklin. Mr..
IN. u. Bond acted as best man The
wedding was quiet one on account
Of the recent death Of the BRIDES faith
err They left Cumberland. on the
Flyer for IA wedding tour They will
visit Washington, Baltimore, Allan
tic City and Boston, Mass The bride
is quite an accomplished young lady,
both in vocal and. instrumental music
and couple Of years ago scooped in a
hundred dollar prize for recitation
at the school of the Morgantown Uni
versity. The Independent extends
congratulations to the happy couple
and wishes them happy and success
ful voyage over the matrimonial sea.
Piedmont Independent.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12

Twosouls with but single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one;
And when they realize they're
cauuht
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
TAKEN 10 THE HOSPITAL.
tuard Came for Mrs. Henderson-Mrs.
Stansberry Still la Jail-Squire
Heston WOefuliy Slow.

Mrs. Joseph Henderson was taken
TO Weston today at noon by one OF
the lady attendants from the State
Hospital Mr. Herderson went with
them as far as Fairmont, and will
90 on to Weston if IL is deemed
necessary.
An effort was made TO have Mrs
Alva Stansberry taken at the same
time, but it could not be done. Shs
has been in Jail here tor three weeks
and there is no telling when she will
be removed. The papers for hel
mmitment, made out and sent b,
Squire Heston, were wrong, and
were returned to him on July 9th
Sheriff Core learned by phone thi,
morning that these had never beer
corrected and returned. Why OF
earth Squire Heston does not attend
to the matter is not at all clear
There is no excuse whatever for thu
delay, and meanwhile, Mrs. STAINS
berry remains in the county jai
when she should be in the hospita
receiving treatment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
WAITING ON LOCATION.;i


A meeting of the incorporators Of
the Monongahela RiverStone Company
was held Wednesday. A conference
was held with representatives of the
Keystone Industrial Co., and OF the
Empire Brick Co., relative to secur-
ing site at Randall.
The Stone Company is ready to be-
gin work on its factory as soon as q
site is secured and could be manufac.
turing its product in very short time
after the factory is begun. A tempora.
ny shed would be put up at first sc
that manufacturing stone could be-
carried on while the main permanent
building is being erected.
Several sites are being considered
at Randall, and up the Decker's Greek
Valley, but none has been definitely
selected. The Keystone Industrial
Company is disposed to donate ground
for the factory on its property at Ran
dali. For the site owned by the Empire
Brick Co. however, which suits the
Stone Company much better a com.
pensation is demanded which seems
w uuC CvOuC Ouiu pouJ uOu uiku. IL
appears that the same ground is want
ed by another enterprise at $1,000 ar
acre.
Mr.. 6. L. Edmunds, the head mar
of the enterprise was out at Randall
with other stockholders yesterday look
ling over the ground. 1t was hoped Il
reach an agreement with the Randall
people last evening, but this was moi
done.
Mr.. Edmunds has a collection o.
samples of the manufactured stone ht
has made in his small factory al
Clarksburg here with him, and will
have it open for inspection as soon a!
he can get place to show 1T.
1.-THE officers of the company arr
Greenberry Barrickman, President
John II. Krepps, vice President; DIR
S. T. Hall, Secretary; G. L. Edmunds
Manager, and John l.. Hatfield, Treas
urer.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12


at Parkersburg- Finely Drilled and
disciplined to st. Louis for
Guard Is now Being Agltated.
Company 'L' is getting along ia
mously at Parkersburg and the men
are enjoying the outing gery much
so far they have been well and only
two men haye been at all knocked
out. One of these was Lonnie Hess
who cut himself in the leg slightly
on the fist evening the company
arrived 10 Petersburg.
| A Ratchet slipped off the handle
and struck him on the leg. Tho
| wound was slight oae and was al
tende to at once He is now doing
duty again.
Charles Walls was over come by
heat yesterday. They day was
extremely warm and Corncy" was
knocked over. He was taken to the
hospital and last evening had re-
| covered.
The company has established a
splendid reputation in camp. 1t has
furnished three sergeant maj ors for
the three battalions of the First
regiment. Besides this Ed Rich
wards has been made color bearer
aud Bud Lee one OF the color guard.
Red Handlcy of Huntington aud
Will Flowers OF Littleton nave re-
joined the company Lieutenant
Private +. Jones has connected With
the Fairmont company They have
forced him to cut of his mastache
The street in front of the company
is the widest in camp having bean
intended tor the use OF IL and
another company. The other one
which was 'Ao of Wheeling did not
arrive and III has. twice or three
times the usual allotment Of ground.
The men are very much pleased
with the showing they have made
They are as good now as they were
when they returned from camp last
year and will constantly improve.
One of the interesting features of
camp is the presence of the regulars.
two companies of whom are there.
They have made friends with the
Morgantown boys and travel with
them more than with any other COM
panp in camp.
81" was one of the very few com
panies who went to camp perfectly
sober. Not man took drink on
the way to camp. Their conduct
has been exemplary while in camp
and has elected much favorable
comment. Morgantown is being
praised by every one tor the manner
in which her representatives are con
Quoting themselves.
| A trip to the exposition at St.
Louis is being talked of in camp and
many prominent men from over the
state are in favor of the plan. The
trip if taken will take the place of
Che encampment next year. The
deposition management is very aux-
ious to get troops there and will CO.
operate with the state in taking
Fthem.
| tits probable that the companies
to go, should the entire brigade not
II be taken. will be selected after com
petitive drills.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
wEEsE VS.. CONwELL CASE
Finally Settled-Suit for Commission
on Sale of House.

The suit of j. M. Weese against
Judson Conwell has been settled
1t was brought last March, and the
amount claimed was $4250 Wees,
claimed that amount was due hin
as commission for selling house
and lot for Conwell. Conwell claim
ed he owed Weese nothing.
The first trial was heard by jury
before Justice Shoemaker. They
returned verdict in favor of Con
well, giving Weese nothing. The
latter's attorney then asked fo- an
open Judgment. He allowed it, or
the grounds that the verdict was
contrary to law and evidence. jus
tice Hayes was then called in to heal
the case, and rendered judgment in
Weese's favor for the full amount
$3.50. This was in April. Gar
nishees were then issued against all
the banks and other places where it
was thought possible to get hold Of
money belonging to Conwell. Moth
ing was found, however, until re-
Gently, when the whole amount Of
the judgment and costs 500, was
found in the hands of Conwclp 8
brother-in-la law, Mr.. Thomas.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
Death of Margaret Christiana Dickson.

The Norwich Comm Evening Rec
ord says:
"The death of Margaret Christians
Dickson, eldest daughter OF Della M
and the late Rev. Cyrus Dickson, D.
D., occurred at Norwich, Conn, July
30th. Prayer services at the residence
Of X. Fl. Leavan, Laurel Hill Avenue,
Friday, July 3lst at 5 p. III. Funeral
in Westminster Presbyterian Church,
Baltimore, Maryland, Monday, An.
gust 3rd at p M In writing of her,
Mrs. e. l. Moore says: "Miss Dick
son was ore OF the first graduates OF
Wood burn Seminary, and will be re-
membercd by the pupils of that time,
as possessing unusual intellectual
gifts, great spirituality and conse-
Grafton, which made her power fol
good among her fellow students, and
whose lovely example and influence
was felt in the institution through its
existence"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
ARE STILL BIDDING
Caldwell aud Drake Don't know when
to Quit-Court House at Greenspurg.

TO Quft-C0urt house AT ereehspury'
GREENsBuRe, Aug. 6.-Another
sensation was created in the new
court house matter Monday, when
Caldwell Il Drake of Columbus, Ind
teiegraphed the Board of County
Commissioners that they build a
new court house for 1872, 800 oil
$57, 900 less than the bid for Miller
and Sons, the firm awarded the con
trrct.
Caldwell a. Drake SAY they will
save the county over 100000 The
contract for the structure is now
with the judges OF the common pleas
court and it is believed will be ap
proved. Caldwell 4 Drake have
figured in all the bidding.
They we're awarded the contract
when bids we're opened the second
time, but the contract WAS not ap
proved by the court, sensational
charges OF jobbery having been made
At the third opening they were agair
the lowest bidders, but all the bid'
were regarded as excessively higt
and were rejected. AT the fourtt
opening of bids Caldwell u Drake
were more than 100000 above then
third bid.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12

e. Brown Baker who has been Ill
for some time was able to be out again
for the FIRST time Yesterday, and today,
went up the river on the noon train
to look after the progress Of work on
the locks.
Supt. and Mrs. W. II. Gallup and
Mr.. A. C. Oliver, returned from
Atlantic Highlands, N. J. where the
former have been Mr.. divers
guests. Mr.. Oliver is here looking
after his business interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Sam ole Of
Homestead, Pa, and daughter, Anna.
are visiting with Luther Sine and
family, at Mooresville, Monongalia
county. Their son Charles and Steel,
are at Donoia, Pa, and Homer, IS
visiting with friends in Fairmont.
Miss Nellie is with friends In Home
stead.
A PICTURE OF Alston Gordon Bish-
op son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Y.
Bishop was printed in a recent issue
Of the Wheeling News. The little
fellow has been entered Tor prize 10
a contest which has been inangura.
ted by the News. His fayoritc past
time is driving which hecan do With
both hands.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
NEWS FROM BOOKER WASHINGTON
lie has no Experienced Teacher to Or
fer the MOrgant0wn COlOred school.

DR.. L. S. Brock received a letter
Yesterday from Booker t. Washing
ton, principal of the Normal school
for colored students at Tuskeegee
Alabama.
The letter was in reply to com.
municatlon from Prof. Gallup to
Booker Washington recently, in re
gard to a teacher for the Morgsntowr
colored school. The noted professor
writes very straightforward ant
business-like letter. He regrets that
he has only recent graduates of the
Tuskeegee School, without experience
in teaching to offer.
The School Board is referred to q
gentleman Of Cleveland Tennessee,
who, he suggests may be able tc
recommend a teacher.
The letter to DR.. Brock, president
Of the School Board is written in long
hand, apparently by the colorcd pro-
lessor himrelf, and addressed in the
same hand writing as that on the in.
side.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
ELKS OF RIVAL CITIES
Will Again Clash on Diamond Fair.
mont is Coming Down Next Tuesday.

Ever since the Fourth of July, the
local Elks have yearned for an OPP
portunity TO get back at their Fair.
mont brothers on the diamond.
They have waited as patiently as
might be for the Marion county
people to suggest another game here.
The lodge from up the river gave
the Morgantown boys an awful
drubbing, and then turned in and
made them forget their defeat in the
heartiest kind of hospitality Nor
gantown wants a chance to do the
same trick. They want to wallor
the Fairmonters and then show
them few stunts in hospitality as
it is practiced in Morgantown.
Unless some unforeseen catastrophe
interferes the Morgantown and Fair
mont Elks will meet here on the Uni
versity Athletic Field next Tuesday.
Joe Mills has been asked by the Fair.
mont manager to name date and he
has named Tuesday. Billy Bowman
has promised to pitch for Morgantowr
and Jones will catch. That will be
about all there is to it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
Loss Adjusted.

Clyde E. Jacobs whose stock of
goods was destroyed by fire last
week, has received check from the
German Fire Insurance company
for $1,000, the full amount OF the
insurance crrried. Tom Anderson
is agent for the company, and the
loss was returned as total.
Mr.. jacobs doe not know whcth' 7
or not he will engage in business
here again. He may, if he can find
a suitable room.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
Entertained for Visitors.

Mrs. John Dougan entertained a
small party Of young people last eve
ning for her guests, Miss Saliie
Dougan and Miss Sallie Hoge, oil
Wayncsburg. Various amuse-
ments were INDUCED in and the
evening was spent most pleasantly.
Prizes for skill 10 portraituIe were won
by Miss Dougan and Odell Tenant,
and for ykill in archery, by Mr.. Baker.
Consolation prizes were awarded tC
Miss Hoge and Mr.. Turner. Elegant
refreshments were served, and every.
thing was done for the pleasure Of
the guests.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
Gained 40 Pounds.

NJ am very glad to let other poor sufferers
know what DR.. Pieice's medicines have done
for ine,p writes Mrs. Edwin II. Gardner, of
Beechwood, Norfolk Co., Mass, Box 10. rYou
know I wrote to you last summer. I read what
your medicine had done for other people, so
thought would try II, and found that is was a
blessing to me and my family began in June
and took six bottles OF your medicine, and three
walls of Pellets took your medicine year
when had ten pound girl. had the easiest
time ever had with any of my three children.
have been very well since took your medi-
cine. took three bottles of Favorite Prescrip-
tion,' three of Golden Medical Discovery and
three walls of Pellets had no appetite and
could not eat much without 1t distressing me
before took your Favorite Prescription and !
only weighed r35 pounds. Now I weigh IFS
pounds"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets commend
themselves as family laxative. They
are easy to take, effective in results, and
their use does not beget the pill habit.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-08-12
Noted West yirgiuian.

One Of the questions on the recent
teachers uniform examination was,
who is the most noted West Virgin
ian, and one of the answers was,
"Booker T. Washington Consider
ing his humble birth and environ
ment. and the great advance he has
made ia culture and education, he is
probably entitled to this distinction,
II being born in this state constitutes
him West Virginian.