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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Bounties on Noxious Amin ais.

State Auditor H. F. Graham has fur
nished a schedule of the bounties paid
by the state on noXiOus animals for a
part of the fiscal year ending April /,
1903, and the total amount paid out of
the state treasury is shown to be 81,
7S9. 40.
In this connection it must be remem-
bered that there was no compensation
available for the ravages of hedgehogs
until Dec. II, 1902, when a bounty of
80 cents each was offered for the slaugh-
ter of those animals. During the period
between Dec. II, 1909, and April 30,
1903, the number of hedgehogs killed on
which the bounty was claimed was 1924
which cost the state at 30 cents each,
the sum of $2l67 20, If this ratio is kept
up during the year the cost of hedge
hog bounties alone for the twelve months
will approximate $4,000, very tidy sum
which many people think could be used
to better advantage elsewhere.
The figures furnished by Auditor
Graham show the returns made by
counties. AS stated before the returns
on hedgehogs cover only the period from
Dec. II, 1902, to April 30, 1908. The
other returns cover the period from
April 30, 1902, to April 30, 1903.
Addison County reports 497 foxes, q
lynXes, 1897 hedgehogs and ~ bears as
killed. There Were killed in Bennington
county 429 foxes, II lynXes, 1919 hedge
hogs and 7 bears. Caledonia county
slew 497 foxes, lynx, and 500 hedge
hogs In Chittenden county there were
killed 3lS foxes, 6 lynxes, 529 hedge
hogs, , bears. Essex county does not
seem to be the hunters paradise that
many have supposed as the report shows
the slaughter OF only 341 foxes, s hedge
hogs. bears. Franklin county reports
the killing of 2ll foxes, s hedgehogs, 4
bears. Game seems to be scarce in
Grand Isle county and the sole return is
10 foxes.
The total number of animals killed,
upon which "A bounty was paid is 6,501
foxes, "A lynXes, 1924 hedgehogs, 65
bears and III rattlesnakes.
Windsor county leads in foxes, lynxes
and hedgehogs killed, while Rutland is
the banner county for bears and rattle
snakes, only one other county, Windsor,
seeing snakes at all.
AS previously stated the bounty in
hedgehogs at 80 cents each for a period
approximately four and one half months
amounted to 50, 1920. The bounty on
foxes until Dec. II, 1902, was 60 cents
each and after that date was 70 cents,
the total amount paid in bounties for the
year being 81, 1855 25.
The bounty on lynxes at So each cost
the state S370. Bears at $l2 each Melted
the hunters $3.50 to say nothing of the
carcass, hide and the sport of killing
them.
The bounty paid on snakes at 81 each
amounted to $ll7 making total of ST.
7S945 paid in bounties ON noxious
animals.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Pastor Acquitted.

The hearing of Rev. Daniel Mcintyre,
pastor of the Congregational church at
Pawlet, charged with abusing three
year old child in his care, was heard by
Justice NJ. Costello of Poultney Dec. 18th
and resulted in the discharge of the
defendent for lack of evidence,
The arrest, which grew out of an in
vestigation made by States Attorney w.
II. Preston of Fair Haven, on the COM
plant of w. w. Tower, humane societ v
agent at Rutland, brought to light "a
peculiar story.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
w. c. o. Foresters.

The regular meeting of Isabella court,
No. 5SS of the w. G. o. F. took place at
s p. m. Tuesday evening at their hall on
Main street and after the usual business
the following officers were elected:
Spiritual director, Rev. Father Shan
non; chief ranger, Olive L. Boudreau;
vice chief ranger, Julia Carroll; record
ing secretary, Nellie Condor; financial
secretary, Agnes Kennedy; treasures
Annette Boudreau; past chief ranger,
Helen Mulligan; first trustee, Mary A.
McDonald; second trustee, Mrs. Mary
Shambo third trustee, Mrs Alkaline
Shackett: senior conductor, Mrs. Jose
phine Morton; junior conductor. Mrs.
Eliza LaCroix; inside sentinel, Mrs.
Nellie Lacy; outside sentinel, Jane
Broussau. The attendance was large for
together with the election of officers
several new candidates were initiated.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
MlDDLEBURY LOCALS.

Letters addressed as follows are al
the postoffice unclaimed Miss Ethel
LaPoint, Ed. Barton, Mr.. w. l.. Brown,
Mr.. Napoleon Charette, Mr.. Charles
Cook, II. E. Harris, Mr.. Frank L. Sor.
rell, Mr.. w. w. Woodward, George s.
Young.
One of the latest plays to bid for favor
and patronage will be seen here for the
first time Saturday night, Dec. Goth, at
the opera house. The piece is full of
heart interest, simple and direct in story
and pure and clean in every way, and
for its proper Interpretation we are
promised competent cast.
A. H. Langworthy, who is in Buffalo,
N. Y, in the interest of the G.. s. Backus
company of Brandon, writes that hun
dreds of people are visiting the exhi-
bition car, Silanus, daily. They expect
to go to Detroit, Mich, next week and
thence to Cleveland, o., and from the
latter place to San Francisco where they
have a contract to supply the new Del
monico hotel with. 500 heaters. Mr..
Langworthy expects to be gone several
months on this trip.
l.. o. Allen took possession of the
Hotel Allen December 1st and is making
extensive improvements throughout, sc
that he will have as good a house as
there is in the country. 1t will have
steam heat, electric lights, etc. with free
buss to all trains. Rates only 81 pei
day. Specia. rate by the week. He
will run in connection with the hotel q
first class livery and sale stable, and be
prepared to furnish good teams prompt
ly at reasonable prices 49t3c
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
DeBoer Declines.

The Montpelier Daily Journal of Dec.
16 publishes letter from Hon. Joseph
A. DeBoer in reply to letter from the
editor of the Journal asking if he would
allow his name to be used as candidate
for the Republican nomination for gov
ernor He says:
''To this my answer is mo" The rea-
son for this answer is briefly this: de-
pend for my income upon my work. If
l do not do that work all of the time, it
is my opinion that l should not draw the
pay. | need this pay, however, to dis
charge the obligations which l have
assumed and for which | am responsible.
1t seems to me, therefore, unwise and
unnecessary to drop this work, which
gives me pleasure, for the sake of seek
ing opportunity in politics.
AT the same time, l may say frankly
that | should like to be governor for the
sake of the service and, if that service
were before me in the form of an actual
choice, l would gladly and proudly
respond to the call. | regard myself
barred, however, by circumstances, not
meaning to suggest that men whose
work does not involve the respon-
sibilities of. fixed trusteeship may not,
with perfect honor and propriety, both
seek and hold public office of any
kind.
Furthermore, l am wholly conscious
that our Vermont woods, on both sides
of the mountain are full of better men
and that neither the party nor the state
can suffer the slightest harm from my
fixed purpose to keep at work in my own
shop.
Do me the favor, please, through your
paper, of conveying my sincerest thanks
to all those who have honored me with
their kind opinions and accept for
yourself assurances of my continued
regard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
NORTH FERRISBURG.

NJ F. Allen is in the West buying
poultry for the Christmas trade.
George, only son of Moses Larmey,
died Thursday night of diphtheria.
Mrs. Melvin Davis who was taken
violently insane last week is reported
better.
The Misses Mary and Tessie Mooney
attended reception given by Mr.. and
Mrs. E. r. Folsom Friday night in
honor of Mrs. Col. NJ. C. Martin who
leaves this week for Petersburg, Va, to
spend the winter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
WEYBRIDGE.

Miss Arley Brttell is much better.
H. B. Hagar recently shipped 55 large
turkeys
Miss Nina Simpson is showing Christ
mas goods.
G. E. Child & Co. shipped about 400
sheep to New York.
Quite an amount of rain fell on Satur
day night and Sunday.
Carl Shaw has three children sick with
hard colds and fever.
Robert Bowles is recovering from an
attack of pneumonia.
Howard. son of Will Austin, has a
slight touch of pneumonia,
G. H. Sprigg is slowly gaining strength
but his mind remains the same.
The library trustees have lately or
dered quite large number of the latest
books.
Will Austin is confined to his house by
cold and fever. His infant daughter is
very ill with spasms.
Grant Sturtevant is at Shaws store
during the absence of Carl Shaw as
Juror at the county court.
Mrs Levi Austin was taken seriously
ill at her sons on Sunday morning. but
is little better. She has pneumonia.
Reef Bridge creamery is now running
every other day. A large quantity or
milk and cream is being taken at good
prices.
John S. Shaw will soon cancel his
engagement with the Newell Co., of
Ogdensburgh and will resume business
with Shaw Bros. as heretofore.
,f IL, NJ
church will be settled next Sunday.
The prevailing diseases around us make
it matter of doubt as to the propriety
of holding it.
Our people on r. F. ID. 4 had no desire
for change of carriers, being well
suited with the management of Mr..
Elliott. They will welcome Mr.. Rich,
however. as an old friend.
The annual distribution of the Yer
mont Mutual Fire Insurance Coz calan-
ders is being made by their agent, NJ. n.
Baker. The patrons comprise a large
majority of our citizens.
Charles Sprigg, brother of G. H.
Sprigg, died at Addison on Saturday last
and was buried on Monday, Rev. Mr..
Mckinley officiating. Mr.. Sprigg was
well and favorably known here. He
was a soldier in the Civil War and has
been an industrious citizen since its
close
Our schools are all open now. The
Monument school is taught by Miss
Zetta McMurtry, graduate of Middle
bury High school; Stone school house by
Mrs. Young, a resident of the district
Pulp Mill school by Miss Shea, of Middle
bury; Village school by Miss Kingsland,
of Bridport The two latter have taught
in our town for several terms.
Willis b. Child has just returned from
New York city where he spent few
days with his son, Charles, who holds
the position of inspector OF traffic on the
Brooklyn rapid transit elevated road
Although Mr.. Childs has been in the
city but few months, he has by his
unusual aptness and close attention tc
business gained the confidence of the
company and has already received q
deserved and honorable promotion. We
bespeak for hun bright future.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Addison in the State GRANGE.

G. A. Bump of Dunmore Grange No.
PIT Salisbury was elected last year at
Morrisville a member of the executive
committee for two years.
AT the present session at Rutland r.
III. Holmes of Shoreham Grange was
elected chaplain and C. A. Bump of
Dunmore grange received the election of
District Deputy for Addison County
Hon. Cassius Peck of Burlington past
deputy having been transferred to a
section near Burlington.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Continued from Page ~

Juror Denwood Parmelle of Bristol was
also ill. DIR. White was called and cared
for Mr.. Fits in one of the ante rooms.
1t is understood that Mr.. Fits had re-
Gently been vaccinated At 5:25 the
sick jurymen had not recovered suffi-
GENTLY to resume their seats and an en-
forced recess was taken until o'clock
Thursday morning.
During an intermisson in the Hol-
comb case Wednesday afternoon, two
Young lads from Hancock. named
Alfred j. Lewis and William l. Lewis,
brothers, 16 and IA years of age, respec-
lively, were brought into court and sep
arately pleaded guilty to informatons
charging them with having broken into
the store of c. j. Stockwell in Hancock
the evening of April 3, last, with intent
to commit larceny. Each youth was
sentenced to the Industrial school at
Vergennes for the remainder of his min
GRITTY.
Thursday morning it was found that
the sick jurymen had so far recovered as
to be able to resume their seats, and the
Holcomb case was proceeded with. Mr.
futile completed his interrupted plea
for the respondent Mr.. Donoway used
90 minutes in closing. Judge Tyler
gave the case to the jury in l5-minute
charge.
The jury was out just one hour con-
sidering their verdict, which was
guilty of grand larceny.
The case of State VS.. Lewis Begor, of
Bristol, an appeal from justice court
conviction of intoXication, was con-
tinued for good cause shown by the
respondent through his attorney, w. II.
Davis
State VS.. Henry Wheeler, of Bristol,
another intoXication appeal, was also
continued, W. w. Rider, of Bristol, for
the respondent.
State VS.. f. c. Barnard, of Vergennes,
was next called.
This case is for selling illegally under
the license law and was held for trial.
State VS.. Nelson Marcelle, appellant,
for cruelty to animals, the distinct charge
being the abuse of a horse by driving it
through a wire fence, was nolle pressed
on the recommendation of the state S
attorney.
The case of State VS.. William Tynell,
the alleged accessory of Holcomb in the
blanket stealing is on as we go to press.
There is not much probability that the
work of the term can be completed this
week, although there is possibility of
it,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

Wilbur F. Braman of Montpelier, a
retired merchant who died last week,
left his entire estate of S125 600 to char
ity except few private requests. The
Unitarian church, Kellogg Hubbard
library, and Heaton hospital of Mont
pelier, Goddard seminary of Barre and
the American Unitarian association of
Boston, will receive in equal shares the
money at the death of his wife who fas
the use of the interest on the money UNI
til her death
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Wanted Good Horses,

Mr. Blumenthal of Hartford, Conn,
Saturday and the Addison House. Mid
dlebury Monday next, all day to buy
good carriage, road or pacing horses.
He wants none others, so do not bring
anything to sell but strictly first class
horses. so If.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Auction Dec. a.

The Douglas auction sale in Cornwall
will be held next Tuesday, Dec. %, not
Dec. 30 as printed last week. See
notice on page IL and remember the
date is Dec. 22
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
verm ont M arkets.

BRIsToL, Dec. 14.-Saturday, market
day, prices ruled as follows: Dairy butter
IL to 81 cents pound; eggs, 80 cents
dozen; hides, 81 cents a pound; calf
skins, 90 to 10 cents each: live poultry,
8 cents pound; dressed poultry, ~ to 10
cents pound; potatoes, 80 cents BUSH
ell; dressed beef and pork, IS to 81 a
hundred pounds.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

The court of claims. consisting of
State Auditor, II. f. Graham of Crafts
bury, F. c. Williams of Newport and
Frank Plumley of Mortified, met at
Montpelier last week. A claim of Sl26
was made by American Cotton Oil COM
pany of New York for tags bought of the
state in 1898 in compliance with a law to
place tags on commercial feed stuffs.
In 1902 the law was repealed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
CORNWALL.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Williamson are
expected to return in January.
Joseph Shortly is engaged in cutting
cedar for rustic work.
Mrs. Hines, of Pittsford, visited her
father, N. b. Douglass, early in the
week.
Douglas the 22d, not the Goth as printed
last week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
G.. N. ATWOOD & CO.. ' ~sa%s"s
Bank M e eting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the First National Bank of Orwell,
Vermont will be held at its Banking
House on Tuesday January 18TH, 1904 at
two o'clock in the afternoon, for the
election of Directors and the transaction
of any business that may legally come
before them.
Dated at Orwell, Vt, December 18th,
A. D., 1903.
d. L. Wells, Cashier
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express to all our neighbors
and friends our appreciation of their many
kindnesses and the sympathy shown during
the sickness, death and burial of our wife
and mother and for the many beautiful
flowers and also to the singers.
ROBERT BALLlNETINE.
ROBERT w. BALLINETINE, Jr.
CORA e. BALLINETINE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Annual m Getting.

The annual meeting for the election of
a Board of Directors of the National
Bank of Middebury, for the year ensu-
ing. will be held at the office of said
bank on Tuesday, the 18th day of
January, A. D. 1904, at 2 o'clock p. m.
CHARLES E. PINNEY, CASHIER.
MIDDLEBURY, VT. Dec. 10, 1908.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
DO YOU WANT
TO SELL OR PURCHASE?

The Local Notice columns of THE
REGISTER viii carry your "want"
to every part of Addison County.
For the expenditure of few cents
you can reach more people than by
spending dollars for circulars and
postage or months in personal
calls. See head of notice column
for rates.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

MlDDLEBURY, Dec. l4.-There was
little doing in the local market and prices
were unchanged. Very best butter, 20
cents a pound; fair to best, IS to 20
cents; eggs 32 cents dozen and hard to
get.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
slGGES! BARGAIN IN ADDISON COUNTY !

Four-hundred acres choice level land
with II cows, yearlings. IL calves, Is
sheep, 3 horses, farm tools, price $500
for 30 days, easy teams. have all kinds
of bargains in farms in Addison county
also Essex county, N. Y, write me.
j. ID. SHAHAN,
51t4p Port Henry, N. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
FOR SALE

One span Of work horses, eight
years old, weight 5000. Inquire of
O. ID. O'BRYAN,
sta Munger street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Dia ries.

The Register Book Store has now on
sale the finest line of Diaries yet shown
in this county. Call early and make
your selection. Prices are right. advt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

FoUND-a black dog with short tail !;
wears collar with no name thereon. l..
II. Skiff.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
SATURDAY EVENING DEC. rs

1t possesses all the successful features
of ashore Acres, "Old Homestead"
and County Fair, is peculiarly origi
nal in theme and introduces characters
hitherto unknown to the rural play.
1t contains all quaint humor so familiar
in this class of entertainment, but
there are other features of a more
sensational nature, such as a quarry
full operation, an explosion, and a
country post Office, ETC., is excruciat-
ingly humorous.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

The most successful play on New
England life since the "Old Home
stead''. At the Opera House. Middle
bury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

In requesting change OF address, subscrib
srs must invariably give their old address as
well as the new. otherwise names cannot be
ncated in our lists
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

ADVERTISING rate-card will be sent on ap
p'tcation. Copy must be in the hands Of the
printers not later than Wednesday noon to
1 sure insertion in that weeks issue.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Last Edition to Xmas ShOppers

We wish to call the attention of many customers
throughout this county few facts
We showing of the best lines of Neck ScarfS
to be found Prices soc to So. Our Necwear consists
of the best of patterns The Umbrella Stock
complete for both and ladies' SOC to So. What is
acceptable than nice Hart Schaner Marx Suit?
The best suit be found in town, 15 to $50. Come in
and line OF Suit Cases and Valses,
say much in favor of that line, $1.75 to $12.
What beautiful present to your wife sister, Fur
Coat would be. We know line of North Star Coats
cannot be beaten.
Every article is just represent it to be- your
money refunded Make this your headquarters. Plenty
of Every courtesy will be shown you whether you
buy Our stock is and clean and up date.
We thank you for past favors and hope for continuance
of same in the year
Wishing You all Merry Xmas and Happy
New Year
WOOD & CO., " vs@%o"s.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-31
Low Rates to the Coast.

On January 7. 8 and 9, 1904 the Iowa
Central will sell round trip tickets to
Portland, Ore. at one fare for the
round triy, limit for return, January
81. Tickets good going via st. Paul
and northern lines, returning through
Ogden, Denver, etc, or vice versa.
Tickets also on sale with privilege of
returning through San Francisco and
Los Angeles at very small additional
charge. See agents for particulars or
address A. b. Cults. G. P. & T. A.,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-31
BidWelI.

Bidweu, Dec. 28.-Bert Ross and
family, Of South Ottumwa, were Sun
day visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Johnston
Mrs. Luther Lathrop, who had been
the grip, was worse Sunday. DR.. Tor
renee, of Blakesburg, was hastily sum
moned and administered necessary
medical aid. She is slightly better at
this time.
Pierce Chambers, of Knoxville, Wis
tied relatives and friends here last
week.
Charles Harlan and family, of Pleas
ant Home, visited at Curtis Chisman's
Saturday.
Rev. Thomas Rowe, Of Blakesburg,
will begin series of revival meet
ings at Christi nsburg Sunday evening
January 3.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Childs. of OF
tumwa were delightfully."- entertained
Sunday at the F. e. Perry residence on
Main street.
Mrs. William Yaylor is in poor
health.
The Christmas tree and entertain
ment at Christiansburg Thursday eve
ming was well attended and highly en-
1oyed by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Johnston, of
Chillicothe, were Sunday visitors with
their son George and family.
o. W. Johnston and family ate
Christmas turkey at the w. P. Van
Fossen home in High Point.
Thomas Odenbaugh, of the western
part of the state, is visiting his moth
or, Mrs. Jennie Odenbaugh.
Willard Van Fossen, of High Point,
is assisting Omer Johnston in baling
hay.
Meryle Lewis is on the sick list.
Miss Lula Williams is convalescing.
Thomas Kerr spent merry Christ
mas with Kirkville relatives.
George Johnston and family are con-
templating moving to his fathers farm
near Chillicothe in the spring.
Andrew johnson and family, of Mum
terville, were Thursday night guests at
the Mrs. Mary Chisman home.
Miss Dora Warren, of Chillicothe,
visited briefly at the John Lack home
Saturday.
Charles Beagle, the efficient carrier
on Route No. 4, had the misfortune to
break the rear axle of his elegant mail
wagon Christmas day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-31
For SALE.

so acres, seven miles southwest from OF
tumwa, rolling land, all in cultivation,
house Of five rooms, fair barn, fencing good,
So.
4S1s acres, one mile southwest OF kirk
vile, Iowa, all in cultivation, house Of six
rooms, two fair barns, $65 per acre.
100 acres. six miles north Of Ottumwa,
good improvements, ebout 800 rods of TIL
ing. -lis Is one of the lest farms in the
county, price 500 per acre.
22O acres, three miles north from ottum-
wa, well improved, about 800 rods Of til.
ing, 500 per acre.
Several small farms near Ottumwa.
Homes in all parts Of the city.
JOHN H. SPRY,
Office 1o1 North Court street,
CttumWa, Iowa.