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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
GOT THE LIMIT.
Jsrnes Brown Sent TO the Pen
for Eighteen Years for Robbery.

James Brown. negro who has served
eegeral terms in the penitentlary, was
given the limit yesterday In tta Hastings
Court, when lie was sent over for egh-
teen years for robbing John Wyatt. a
regro, at the point Of n pistol. His ac-
complies, Ola Wood, negro woman, WIS
given eight years,
Wyatt was held up il the alley In rear
of st James Church by three men and
TIE woman. He Identified Brown as the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
WITHOUT MORPHINE OR OPIUM,

Father Johns Medicine cures colds.
bronchitis asthma. Group and whooping
cough. Father Johns Medicine is for sale
by Owens g. Minor Drug Co., 1907 r..
Main, ST.; City Drug Store, laii T.. Main
st Peoples DRUG Store, 1900 Williamsburg
Ave. North Side Pharmacy, Dol N. Fifth
ST.; Pine Street Pharmacy, $3i s. Pine ST;
East Pharmsar, en- Yeuable 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
EDITOR J. P. SMITH
HONORED BY BOSTONIANS

Dr. James Power Smith, editor of tho
Central Presbyterian, and member OF
General Stonewal Jackson's staff, has
been invited to deliver an address be-
fore the Massachusetts Historical So
tlcty, of Boston, The only stipulation
regarding the subject which Dr.. Smith
gllall discuss Is that It shall BIO some
battle Of the war between the States. DR..
Smith win probably accept the invitation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
FOR SAFE-KEEPING,
'Charles Wilson Locked Up in
the Richmond Iail.

eher!ff r. C. Apperson. IT., came TO
Richmond In a buggy yesterday morning.
bringing with him the negro, Charles VIII
ron. to be kept in the tall here for safe
Keeping. Wilson Is charged with crlmi-
naly assault!ng hrs. Ira Gardner, OF New
Kent county, He vii! he kept here until
the day OF the trial. GnYeynor Montague
han been asked for "A change Of venue
Rnd 2 speedy Trial
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
A Protest From Amelia.

Editor Of Tho Times Dspa CHI:
Still see there Is a disposition on tho
part OF the Legislature to have court In
this district only once IN three months in
stead Of once In two months. This would
be great hardship to the criminals IN Jail,
most of them could not give bail, there
by causing them to remain ~ ja:l for Sin
wealth. This bill should be ent tied an
t,ct to enrich the jailers and lmpoyerish
I he dear old Common wealth. y. Y,
Amelia, Va, December 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
Motion Filed.

In the Law and Equity Court a mo-
ton for Judgment was made in the suit
CT Kurash & Eisen against Samuel and
Isaac Weinberg for $2lS75.
Suit was brought by the Strickland
Machine Company against Noel and
Stowe for 500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
A Handsome Cane.

a reed cane. which has on top n white
dogs head, and which is encircled by a.
gold band bearing the initials OF the own
or is at the Second Station awaiting q
claimant. 1t was found on Park Ave-
llue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
Pay City Taxes.

Those who wish to pay their city taxes
before the penalty goes on, can avoid
tho rush on the last days by calling on
Collector Cunningham at once. There Is
always big rush as the time draws
to a close, and long waits are necessary
because of the size Of the crowds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
Property Sold.

A deed OF bargain and sale was filed in
the Chancery Court yesterday by the
Richmond Realty and Development Com
pany to Thomas and Charles T.. Jones.
executors OF James e. Harvey, by which
the property Nos. 513 and 51h East Man
Street is transferred for $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
Fairmount Burglar.

The residents Of Paramount are worried
about the appearance OF q burglar at tho
home Of Mr.. G. w. Troxler. The would
be burglar was In the home. but he was
frightened off before he took anything.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
Mr.. Blakey Better.

Mr.. w. r. Blalsey, the well known
painter who has been quite sick at his
homo, No. 26l4 Yenable Street. is improv-
Ing rapidly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
Zionists to Hold Mass-Meeting

A big Zionists mass meeting will be
held OH Sunday. the Goth instant. At 3
r. NJ, In Hallinan's Hall. No. 1861 East
Main Street. The general public Is in
vlted.
Addresses will be mado BY prominent
speakers, Admission free.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18

Conhscated Property Sold.
Sergeant Thomas, of the Police Court,
acted as auctIoneer In that place yester-1
day morning. and disposed OF about Slod
worth Of confiscated pistols. knives, ral
zors, etc., for $40 cash. This was csf
sidercd a good thing, and the money "
placed In tho Golfers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18

to find some ono here that knew him
when he lived here in 1864 at Nineteenth
and Man Streets.
ANY information will be forwarded by
Major Howard to MIR. Keppcler.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
CIVIL DOCKET.
No More Cases to be Heard
After To-day for Two Weeks.

Civil cases will not be heard In tho
Police Court after to-day, for the week,
owing to the fact that civil court day
days
Justice Cr,ltchfleld has decided to dis
pense with the hearings for two weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
Who Knows Him?

Major Howard has received a letter
from j. a. Kappeler, first sergeant, Cons
pany B, First Kentucky Regiment, G. s.
Al now Of No. pl7 Faychos Street Nov
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18

It has just been discovered that tho Of
ticors elected under the new CONSTITUTION,
WI have to 9Salfity hst9Ee rho nti
Der ' Of tn them M appeared Before. the latter
body, but were Informed Of this fact Mt 4:
Walter J. Todd, tho new treasurer or the
County Court, and he viii now, have 70
qualify again. Judge Wexford ha 4 nT Led
Of uf'>i tie officers and viii DO at the court
mouse on that day,
The board OF supervisors Of the county
Will meet very shortly for q final session.
rho new board begins Its work In Ianu-
ury s+
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
Exhibition and Evening Silks and Dress Goods under
electric Nghf from, s. to p III every day is Week-Easten
aisfe Broad ST. Side. sjs
Christmas
In the China and Bric-a
Brac Department.

What you frequently said after walking through Brca
Brac and China Store basement? e beautiful place
of the kind saw"
Exactly and
detailed
advertisement
Is what
iends-"Go to Miller and
yourself
What's of trying picture newspaper the delicate
hand decoration piece Havand China the exquisite of
beautiful Vase cutting Of Glass Bowl the quaint
shapes designs Of brass Lamps Cooka these things must
be seen to appreciate their beauty
Well only to quote few Of prices Of these
>aricles.
magn
i'm no artin
t
Havnan range n rom n
10
pieces, $685. nagnlnc s175o
pieces, / intermediate
1 pIecs value a and$
oands1s5
China ta
$780,
Eeautfu lverw from o
" this
oateda department
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18

The days Of tho County Court arc NUM-
tered. Another session will be held In
January and then the court Will 20 out
Of existence. Tho Circuit Court VIII take
hold, and will in future be the solo ad-
imlnistrntor of laws In tho county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-18
MAY LOSE
PROPERTY
Henrico Owners Are in Inni-
nent Danger Of Suffering From
Non-Payment Of Taxes.
QUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS
Will be Before Circuit Court and
Mr.. Todd Will Have to
Qualify Again.

a large number Of the property holders
of Henrico county arc In Imminent dan
ger of awaking some fino morning In the
very near future to a realization of the
fact that the roof above their heads is no
longer their own.
This danger confronts such OF the citi-
zens as have failed 10 pay the tax Of
1900. Under the law dealing with de-
llnquents the property upon which this
tax has not been paid, has been sold to
Gland grabbers" or has been taken In
by the State. But the same law provides
that the real owners may redeem this
property within a certain time by meet
Ing the tax bills. This time Is fast cx-
plring, and will be gone In about two or
three weeks. Clerk Waddlll Is trying to
warn the countrymen Of the danger. The
courts have decided that no further noti-
ficatIon Is necessary. Tho ''land-grab-
hers" who have already spoken for tho
property, will apply for deeds and will
get them unless the owners pay up very
shortly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
Protection for Rural Delivery Mail
Boxes.

The following paragraph is taken from
the Postofiice Appropriation bill;
Whoever shall here after wilfully or
maliciously injure, tear down, or destroy
any letter box or other receptacle estab-
lished by order of the Postmaster Gen
eral or approved or designated by HIM
for the receipt or delivery of mail matter
on any rural free delivery route, or shall
break open the same. or willfuly or
maliciously injure, deface or destroy any
mail matter deposited therein, or shall
willfully take or steal such matter from
or out of such letter box or other recep-
tacle, or shall willfully aid OF assist in
any of the aforementioned oifenses; shall
for every such otfense be punished by
a fine of not more than one thousand
dollars, or by imprisonment for not more
than three years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03

Mrs. Fred Bagley Of Huntington was
in town Saturday.
c. l. Hatch of Waterbury was in town
Sunday, the guest of Mr., and Mrs r, F.
Hatch.
Rev. J. b. Conover of Bennington
preached Sunday evening at the Baptist
church.
Mrs. Arvilla Summers of Burlington
was the guest over Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. y. }, Hill.
c. O. Strutz of Washington, Mo, is
the guest of President \. L. Coin of the
Bristol Novelty Co.
Bristol lodge, No. sc, l. O. O. F.,
worked the third degree on three candi-
dates last Friday evening
Mrs. c. F. Murray of Lincoln was in
town Saturday and visited Mrs, Harriet
Colby, who was her teacher many years
ago.
Miss Gertrude Parmelee, who recently
graduated from the Bristol high school,
will teach the fall term of school at
Rocky Dale.
The Bristol Manufacturing company
shut down Tuesday night for the annual
inventory which will consume the re-
mainder of the week.
DIR. d. Z. Colby of Sudbury and Mrs.
Colby, who were married in Rutland
last week Wednesday, are in the village,
the guests of Mr. and Mrs d. f. Meader.
DR.. j. b. O'Neill of Portland, Me.
arrived in town last week for a visit with
his relatives here but was almost i'm
mediately summoned home by tele-
gram. His son, who came with him,
will pass portion of his vacation on the
O Neill farm.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
BRANDON,

Four new rural free delivery routes
will 90 into operation from the Brandon
postotiice July and on the same day a
government stage route between
Rochester and Brandon will 20 into
operation. The new routes will he
numbered ,. 3, and D. No. l Is the
route through Leicester over which
Herman Williams is carrier; No. is
from Brandon by way of Salisbury and
return by the way of Fern lake and
Forestdale; No. 3 is through Goshen;
No. 4 goes out from Brandon by way of
Union street to the Dean farm, then
to the Bresse Mills district, the Nc
Cornell district, the Buell. district and
back by the way of Carver street; No. d
is by way of Sanderson's to Walsh cor
ner, then east taking in great deal OF
Sudbury and back by the way of Miller
hill and Champlain street. No carriers
have been appointed as vet, although
two or more candidates have taken the
examination for each route.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
PROBATE COURT.
Transactions at New Haven District ONCE
During Month of June.

Following is schedule of business
recorded by Judge Z. A. Hasseltine dur
ing the past month;
June .. Estate Michael J. Casey
Starksboro: Thomas NJ. Casey appointed
administrator; c. p. Bush and E. b.
Patterson, commissioners.
June j. Estate of j. L. Miner; final
settlement.
June 6. Estate of Matte Sturtevant;
license hearing; license granted to sell
real estate.
June s. Estate of Page Smith, Starks-
boro; c. W. Pierce appointed administra-
tor; inventory filed; C. W. Norton and
W. N. Spill appointed appraisers and
commissioners.
June s. Estate of Minnie Cotton, Ed
ward S. Cotton appointed admins
traitor.
June s. Estate of Sally Wyman,
Starksboro; w. n. Hill, appointed ad-
minstrator; Frank Smith and NJ. Rem
ington, appraisers.
June Q, Estate of Julia Sherbino,
Addison; Carlton 5. Sherbino appointed
administrator.
June 8. Estate of Z. NJ. Whitney.
Lincoln; final settlement and de-
cree
June 0. Estate of J. II. Smith. Yer
gennes; settlement notice issued
June 10. Estate of Ebert Tucker.
/ Addison; Joseph Tucker appointed adj
ministratOr.
June 10. Estate of Thomas Butler,
Pantou; h. d. Booth and Timothy Don
ovan appointed appraisers and commits
sioners.
June ~. Estate of Mary \. Elliott,
Lincoln; final settlement and decree.
I June %. Estate of Henry Parrow
! New Haven George \. Danforth APP
pointed administrator; c. w. Smith and
F. T. Nash appraisers and commits
! sioners.
June 26. Estate of Catherine Collins,
Ferrisburgh; A. c. Collins appointed
administrator.
June &c. Estate of Rhoda j. Collins,
Ferrisburgh; y. c. Collins appointed
administrator.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
To Rent Until Paid For.

We have about a hundred second
hand organs, including the Taber, Estey,
Mason q Hamlin, Smith-American,
Shoninger, Queen City, Bridgeport
Wilcox q White. Palace, Burdette,
Packard and other makes, which have
been thoroughly over-hauled, and re
finished and are as good as new, and
warranted for five years, at prices. rang
ing from so to $50. Terms: s. down.
and 81 per month. Our store is over
crowded, and we must have room for
new goods, and we have decided to dis
pose of them at exceedingly low prices
There is no excuse for your not having
an organ, now. Write for prices, and
styles, today, sent free ON application.
MCKANNON BROS. Il CO., As Church
St., Burlington, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
Se9al Ootices.
Estate of Adelia &. Pond,

@ TATE OF VERMONT, iprohoto Count
SDIsTR1CT OF ADDISON, IS. ! ii0''''' O''''
Be 1t remembered, that at a session of the
Probate Court, holden at Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the 9th
day of June, a. ID. 1903.
Present Hon. VIM. II. Bliss.
Whereas, a certain instrument of writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament OF Adelia c. Pond, late OF Whit
ing, in said district, deceased, having been
tins day presented to said court for probate,
and duly filed in the registers office There.
fore, ii is ordered, that all persons interested
in the estate of said deceased be notified to
appear before said court, at the probate office
in Middlebury, in said district, on the 9Th
day of July, A. ID. 1903, by publication OF
this order, three weeks successfully previous
thereto, in the MiddleDury Register, a news
paper printed at Middlebury, to show cause,
IL any they may have, why said instrument in
writing should not be proved and allowed,
the last will and testament of the said
deceased.
a true record, CHLOE .. BURRlTT,
u Regi ster
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
Estate of Phoebe BrittOn.

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
and adjust all claims against the estate of
Phnbe Britton, late of Cornwall, in said dis
uict, deceased, and all claims exhibited in
offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid at
the residence of Mrs. Emma Gale, in said
town of Cornwall, on the I'D day of July
and the 18th day of December next
from o'clock until 1 o'clock y. m. each
of said days, and that six months from the
22d dav OF June, a. ID. 1903, j. the time limited
by said court for said creditors to present
their claims to US for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Cornwall, tins cath day of June
\. ID. 1903.
J. j. W \, A f1F,'66 Commissioners
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
Estate of James O'Connor

S,TATE OF VERMONT, rn n,.
) DISTINCT OF ADDISON, $50 S At"'"''
Court for the District of Addison.
To AL persons interested in the estate OF
James O'Connor, late of Middlebury, in sait
District, deceased.
GREETING.
BY the authority of the State Of Vermont
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate Court, at the Probate Office in
Middlebury, in said District. on the 29lh day
OF June. y. d., lW3, at 10 o'clock n. NJ, to show
cause, II any you have, WHY the account OF
the executor of the estate of said deceased
should not be allowed, and also why the resi-
due of said estate should not be distributed tC
the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Middlebury, in said District this
sth day of June, a. d, 1905.
"a W. IL. DAVIS, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
Estate of Hiram ii. Barton.
Commits Notice

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Addison Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate of
Hiram ii. Barton, late OF Bridport in said Dis
trict, deceased, and AL claims exhibited in on
set thereto hereby give notice that we Will
meet for the purposes aforesaid at his late
residence in said town of Bridport on the LIST
day of August and third day OF October next
from o'clock p. m, until four o'clock p. IN.
each OF said days, and that six months from
the 18th day of June, a. ID. 1903, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors tC
present their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated atBudport. this 29th day of June
\. ,. 1905.
CYRUS II. SMITH, comu,ss,orors
ORA :, GIBBS, '0 i''iNi =
JENNIE A, BARTON, administrator.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
Estate of Kate Thomas.

The undersigned, having been appoir ted
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District ot
Addison, commissioners, to receive, examine
Kate Thomas, late of orwell, in said Dis
trict, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that We
will meet for the purposes aforesaid Mt
Town clerks Office in said town of orwell,
on the 18th day of August ami 18th day
OF DeGenoer next, from O'Clock hntli |
six months from the 18th day of June, \. d.
1908, is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to Us
for examination and allowance.
Dated AT orwell this ed day of June, \. ID.
1903
GIDEON ABBEY. Commissioners
w. I. DELANO, Administrator.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03

ana cheeriulnesS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
thatitis not uncommon
for a child 10 be born
afflicted With weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ates too often. if the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
BRISTOL LOCALS.

week
John Whitney was at Long Point over
Sunday.
D. c. Bent, of Ripton, was in town
Saturday.
Mrs. H. P. Sherwin was in Lincoln
several days last week.
j. w. Page was in Cambridge the
latter part of last wee k,
Charles Williamson, of Middlebury,
was in town Saturday.
Mrs. Hattie Caustic visited in Lincoln,
her former home, last week.
E. R. Nichols leaves today for short
visit at his home in Canada.
James Duba and family, of Middle
bury, were in town over Sunday.
The band gave its regular weekly con
cert in the park Saturday evening.
Principal w. H. Botsford and Mrs.
Botsford were in Vergennes Satur
day.
Mrs. r. w. Clifford, of Starllsboro, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Is. c. Sar-
gent.
Mrs. \. f. Barnard and Miss Cornelia
Stowe are at Queen City Park for a short
stay,
Joseph Slavery has gone to his home in
Pittsheld, Mass. to remain over the
/ Fourth.
Misses Kathryne and Florence Ed
munds went to IIinesburgh last week to
visit their grandmother
Harry Alger. of Huntington, has
moved to Bristol and is living in one of
f. b. Palmer's tenements.
Sunday afternoon the band, assisted
by several members of the Al Martz
Specially company, gave concert in
the basement room of the town ball.
Tyler Foster was in Burlington last
Friday to see his brother, who was so
severely injured in runaway accident
between Essex junction and Wi
nooskj.
II. T. Casey made trip TO Charlotte
last week and put in Western Telephone
company instruments in the summer
cottages of w. E. Green and H. NJ.
Hull, Deer Point, and w. b. Gates,
Cedar Beach.
MIS- F. A. Ruff, of St. Louis, Mo-,
Mrs c.. S. Hatch, of Buffalo, y. y, and
Mrs O. II. Cushman, of Middlebury, all
natives of Bristol, We're guests of friends
in town Saturday. Mrs. Ruff will leave
) soon on a European trip.
Scott Shaw, a woodchopper in the EN-
ploy of c. II. Preble, the Lincoln bear
hunter, came to town Saturday night
and became hlariously intoxicated. He
was giving vocal selection of much
volume, but of little musical merit, on
East street, when he was interrupted by
Officer Brooks and landed in the lock
up. He was released Sunday morning
and 81 hours later was run through
: Justice Sherwins organette to the tune
of S11.50. Attorney J. w. Page, who
appeared for the respondent, objected to
: the bill of costs, but the case was con
cluded without the services of the state
attorney.
Mr. and Mrs. David Lafayette of Hunt
ington were in the village Saturday.
Miss Clara Pullman closed successful
term of school at South Starksbor'
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Newell Murray of Rye
sc gate, who are visiting in this vicinity
,r called on friends in the village Saturday
Mrs. Harriet Briggs of Lincoln is witt
: her sister, Mrs. Benedict Guindon OF
North street Mrs Briggs is in poo
health.
J? Mr.. Casey has recently put in Western
,e Telephone instruments for NJ. j. Quir
a ton, c. NJ. Stone, c. p. Abernethy an
y the Lincoln Lumber company.
e. Nelson Cram and family. Harriso
mt Cram and family, Mrs. Lewis Dwir'
re Mrs. Mary Basalow and w, f. Fran
, were among the Lincoln people in tow
Saturday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
Miss |. S. Waugh
We have very Complete Assortment
OF Kennedy's Celebrated
81 SCUITS

In packages. They are dainty
delicious and inexpensive, just the
thing for lunches, picnics or tea parties
We name few of the favorites
Almond Bon Bons, Banquet, Waters,
Butter Trims, Cheese Sandwich, Col
den Gates, Grahams, Macaroon jun
bles, Saltines, Social Teas, Five O'clock
Teas, Brenmer Buffers, Athenas, Ra-
monas, Nabiscos and Festinos. There
are many others too.
We solicit your orders TOR Com
mencement week, knowing we Can
please you with quality Of groceries
and prompt service.
Yours truly,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-03
Have You Anything to Sell?

II you have-no matter what II may be
an old wagon, "A setting OF eggs, a
pillow, a bull calf, a farm, poultry
horses, cattle, sheep, anything-eyery-
thing from paper OF tacks to an ele-
phant advertise it in the want
columns OF this paper. Results are
dead certainty and the COSTS merely
nominal.