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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-04-01
Choice Alfalfa Seeds,

Grass and clean Seed Grain. We always
handle the best. Sold by North Yakima
Milling Co., warehouse west of depot.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
A "Stfck" Toothbrush.

My mother, says a woman CORE
spondent of Medical Talk, had FIVE
children, and as soon as we shed our
teeth she made each one of us get a
stick" toothbrush "a broken off piece
Of black gum limb and brush our
teeth every night after supper. We
used no tooth powder of any kind.
am the oldest of the five children.
am thirty years old. We kept up this
nightly tooth brushing. No one of us
has ever had the toothache Only one
Of us ever had to have a dentist even
to examine our teeth and that only
once. Though we are all married and
scattered, the old habit, which is a
good habit, still clings to us. l still
use ''stick" toothbrush every night.
believe if every mother would have
her children follow this rule the den
fists would all starve or go out of the
business.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
Estate of Joseph NJ. Parker.

STATE OF VERMONT, ipro.,.o co,,,..
0DIsTRICT OF ADDISON, IS. i''' Ni'
Be it remembered. that at a session OF the
Probate Court, holden at Middlebuiy, within
and for the District of Addison, on the 5th
day of September, A. ID. 1903.
Present: WIN. II. BLISS Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument OF writing.
under SEAL purporting to be the last will and
testament Of Joseph NJ. Parker, late of Corn.
wall in said district decea sed having been this
day presented to said Court for Probate, and
duly filed in the Registers Office Therefore, II
estate OF said deceased be notified to appear
before said Court, at the Probate Office IN
Middlebury in said District, on the 2sih day OF
September, A. ID. 1903, by publication OF this
order, three weeks successfully previous
thereto, In the Middlebury Register, news
paper printed at Middlebury, to show cause
il any they may have, why said instrument in
writing should not be proved and allowed
as the last will and testament of the said de
ceased.
A true record,
81 CHLOE o. BURRITT. Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
His First Grafton.

Twas the last day of school. and The
ophilus Beech
Was going to make on the platform a
speech
His mother had carefully taught him
each word
And fifteen or twenty rehearsals had
heard.
Beginning. Dear teacher, so kind and so
pleasant"
1t told her the scholars had bought her a
present.
The phrases We're long, but Theophilus
knew them,
And backward. he boosted. was sure
could go through them.
He'd learned when to bow and the plat
form to leave;
1t came after saying, This token re-
ceive."
Then. handing the box, he would grace
fully go
To resume his own seat Sin the best
scholars row.
Some day l shall stand in pulpit and
preach"
So thought to himself proud Theophilus
Beech.
But when 1t was time for the elegant
speech
SO loud thumped the heart of Theophilus
Beech,
So short was his breath and so shaky his
knees,
His checks burning up and feet ready to
freeze,
He thought with such terrible symptoms
united
He'd certainly die If he stood and re-
cited.
And, what seemed to him most mysterious
of all,
The very first sentence he couldn't recall
So, trembling and painting. he stalked ur
the aisle
And met with a scowl his teachers sweet
smile.
He snatched up the box as If he would
break II
And shouted as though in the school yard
Here! Take III"
Then. throwing II down far out OF hei
reach,
He ran to his seat. poor Theophilus
Beech.
Adele Barney Wilson in Youths Com
panion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
THE CHINA CLOSET.

of economy of labor, but where this Is
not practicable and where the closet
must stand by itself in one of the
walls of the dining room the design in
the illustration may prove suggestive,
even If all its features are not follow
ed. The top shelf Is not inclosed ex-
cept by low latticework in front and
forms an excellent resting place for
pieces of fine china, particularly such
as will lend some color to the room.
Additional color may also be secured
by using a curtain Of "old blue" over
the middle compartment of the closet
The woodwork of this china closet
that is exposed to view, including the
fronts of the drawers, should be of the
same material as the wood of which
the table, chairs and sideboard are
made. The rail at the bottom of the
middle compartment may be of brass
or of the dull black iron that is used 80
much at present, and so artistically, for
decorative purposes.-Cincinnat Com
mercial Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18

Don't say that it doesn't matter how
you look around the house, for it does
matter a great deal. 1t matters for
the general credit of the establishment,
of which the feminine head is the
creditable or questionable representa-
tive; it matters in its example to the
children and to the help 1t matters to
the husband and father, who usually,
If he is half man, feels sense Of
pride in the appearance Of his family,
1t Is poor encouragement to him to
find confusion and carelessness in dress
and waste and destruction running riot
about his dwelling. 1t is one Of the
important duties Of every woman to
keep herself and her house in condi-
ton as presentable as possible, consid-
ering her circumstances.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
Estate of Peter Dwire.
Commissioners 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
trict, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid at
National Bank Of Middlebury in said town of
Middlebury, on the 26th day of September,
and 5th day of March next, from O'Clock
p. m. until O'Clock, p. M, each OF said days,
and that six months from the Sth day OF
September, A. d. 1903, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury, this sth day OF Sept.
ember, A. ID. 1903
81 G. G: " Il h MAThh'ws, Commissioners.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18

For open pores the following is nice
lotion which may be used after steam
ing the face: Orange flower water, six
ounces; tincture of benzoin, one dram (;
add little water very slowly. Here is
an excellent cream to rub into the
pores at night when exposed to the
wind; 1t makes the skin elastic instead
of allowing it to harden: Take lanolin,
half an ounce; oil of sweet almonds,
half an ounce; tincture of benzoin, a
teaspoonful. Mix the ingredients and
apply.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
Seoal Notices.
Estate of Eliza T. Wright.
Order OF Notice, Proof OF VIII.

STATE OF VERMONT, t,..,... c
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS. io""'e "o"iU'
Be 1t remembered, that at session of the
Probate Court, holden al Middlebury, within
and for the District OF Addison, on the Bird
day of September A. d. 1903.
Present. Hon. VIM. ii. Bliss.
Whereas, a certain instrument of writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament of Eliza T. Wright, late OF
Orwell. in said district, deceased, having
been this day presented to said court for pro
bate, and duly filed in the registers office :
Therefore, it is ordered that all persons inter.
ested in the estate of said deceased be notified
to appear before said court, at the probate
office in Middlebury,i in said district, on the 2sth
day OF september, A. ID. 1903, by publication OF
thereto, in the Mddlebury Register, a news
paper printed AT Mddlebury, to show cause,
II any they may have, why said instrument in
writing should not be proved and allowed,
as the last will and testament OF the said
deceased.
A true record, CHLOE o. BURRITT,
81 Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
The Golden Chain of Duty.

A little story is told of that great,
good man Bishop Phillips Brooks that
is worth passing along. He was visit
ing at friends house and holding a
little daughter Of the family on his
knee. After awhile she looked up into
his face and said "Bishop Brooks, you
ought to see my dollie."
For moment he said nothing. That
simple speech seemed to set him to
thinking. Then he answered slowly:
II - ought - to - see - your - dollie
Well, if ought, must, and will"
Three great words linked together by
conscience-the chain of duty.
What good motto for an American
boy to wear!
I ought, I must, / will!-American
Boy
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
Estate of Cynthia NJ. Pond.
CammI si0ne rs, Nafice

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
Cynthia NJ. Pond, late OF Middlebury, in said
district, deceased, and all claims exhibited In
, s ~ So o , nm We ~
late residence, in said town of Middle.
bury, on the 30 day of October and sth day
~ maIJn mex, RON pie oeioSh p nl.S uhtii
six months from the sth day of september,
A. ID. 1903, is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors TO present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury, this 9th day OF Septem
Der, A. y. 1903.
+. l.. EASTMAN, i,,,.,,ue, ,,
HARRISON MILLS, Administrator.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18

Simplicity is the keynote of the hour
in decoration. Before this result is
achieved in some houses there will
have TO be carting away of numbers
of objects which do not meet the re-
quirements of simplicity. William Nor
ris, the great advocate of simplicity,
said, "Have nothing In your house
which you do not know to be useful
and believe to be beautiful" and if this
signs of its becoming, there will be a
new vocation for women-that of elimi-
nator.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
A Young Pilot.

Harry Harrington, son of Charles
Austin Harrington of Chicago, is one Of
the youngest pilots on the great lakes
He is twelve years old and during last
summer stood at the wheel of the Har-
vey Watson, which runs as a ferry
from Macatawa Park to Ottawa Beach.
He is hardly big enough to look over
the wheel that he turns. Although the
boat during the summer carried more
than 100000 passengers, the boy never
had an accident He takes his boat
alongside the dock with the skill Of a
veteran.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
FOR THE CHILDREN
How to Handle Animals.


"There is hardly living creature"
said n naturalist, that will not permit
n human being to touch it if 1t is done
in the right way. 1t is necessary to
be gentle and patient and at the same
time without fear have seen natives
scratch the heads of tigers and lions
within a few days after they We're
trapped. Hunters of wild elephants
often crawl among a herd and rub
their legs. The great brutes, although
they are on the alert, will permit the
caress and stand still until the plucky
hunter is able to slip rope around the
leg of the animal he wishes to cap
turc.
"In our own country l have seen
many men who can creep to a trout
stream and gently place their hands
under a trout. Very softly they rub
it's belly, and the trout will lie quite
still until, with a sudden jerk, it is
landed on the bank.
81 have also seen professional rat
catchers put their hands, palm upward,
before a rat hole when the ferrets were
driving them. AS a rat ran out it
would sit still for moment on the rat
catcher's hand. Then with his other he
would stroke it tlelicately, and in three
times out of four he would manage to
life the rat without alarming it and
drop 1t into his bag.
81 have even known a man who could
handle the salt water blue crab, the
most belligerent and vindictive crea-
ture in the sea-"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
Miss Jennie Wilde.

Miss Jennie Wilde of New Orleans is
one of the two designers for the New
Orleans carnivals, being also intrusted
with the same work for Kansas City.
She is a granddaughter of the poet and
statesman Richard Wilde, and was
born in Augusta. Ga. She pursued the
study of art in New York and soon aft.
er opening a studio In her own city was
asked to submit designs for one of the
parades, the effectiveness Of which is
talked of all over the country.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
Bones Minus People.

Two little fellows of seven and eight
years heard older people speaking Of
skeletons, says Lippincotts Magazine.
The seven-year-old boy listened intent
ly to the conversation, when the elder
boy, with an air of superior knowl-
edge, said abruptly:
"You don't know what skeleton is,
and do"
$50 do l." replied the younger Il do
know. know for certain, dol"
"Well, now, what is it?'
"It's bones with the people off"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18

Elwood, aged four, had stepped into
a candy store to talk to the girl behind
the counter. "What is your name" he
asked
"Mary Howe" was the answer, "and
if you will remember it I'll give you a
candy boot for your doll" After talk
ing few minutes the girl asked,
"What is my name"
"Mary Howe" he said.
"That is right, and here is the boot
for your doll"
THANK you" said Elwood sweetly.
And then, after moments thought,
added, But my doll has two feet"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
WATER TAX
Due Oct. l to 10.

The following resolution is
the vote Of the taxpayers of
the village of Middlebury:
During the months of March
and September the collector
shall publish in the Middlebury
Register and post in the post
office a notice stating when
and where he will receive the
water tax. Fifteen days shall
be allowed for the payment of
said tax; at the expiration of
that time the commissioners
shall shut off the water
from the premises of all per-
sons whose tax is unpaid.
All such taxes that are not
paid when time limit expires
the above resolutions will be
enforced.
In compliance with the above
vote will be at my store office
every week day from Oct.
to 10, to receive said taxes
office hours, s to IL a. M, and
to 6 p. m.
c. A. PIPER,
Collector for Water Commissioners.
Middlebury, VT, Sept ?, 1908.
All parties who wish to con-
meet with the Village Water
System before May l, 1904,
must make application soon so
that the work can be completed
before the ground freezes up.
WATER COMMISSIONERS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
THE CHINA CLOSET.
Some Suggestions About This Fes-
ture of the Dining Room.

A pretty china closet with display
Of dainty ware is one of the dining
room features that are dear to the heart
of every woman, and with little in
genuity and the use of few fancy
dishes surprising results may be OBJ
tanned.
A china closet opening both from the
kitchen and from the dining room is
highly to be commended on the score
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
CTATE OF VERMONT,

ST TATE OF VERMONT, /
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON SIS.
BE 1t remembered that |, Elizabeth Dean,
OF Shoreham, in the County OF Addison. will
be hereafter known and called Elizabeth
Collins.
In witness whereof hereunto set my hand
and seal this 28th day OF August, A, D. 1903.
ELIZABETH DEAN. Isl
At Middlebury, In the District of Addison,
this 2sth day Of August, A. ID. 1903, the above
named Elizabeth Dean acknowledged the
above instrument. by her sealed and sub.
scribed, TO be her free act and deed.
BEFORE me,
VIM. III. BLISS,
Probate Judge for the District OF Addison.
A true copy. Attest.
SO WIN. ii. BLISS, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-18
CTATE OF VERMONT,

oDIsTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS. (
The Probate Court for the District of Addi-
son:
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Lucinda Lane, late of Cornwall in said dis.
trict, deceased. Greeting:
BY the authority of the State of Vermont,
you are hereby notified TO appear before the
said Probate Court, ct the Probate ONCE in
Middlebury, in SAID District on the DIST day
of September. A, ID. 1903, to show cause IL any
you have, why the account of A. j. Field,
Admr. of the estate OF said deceased should
not be allowed, and also why the residue of
said estate should not be distributed to the
parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Middlebury, In said district, this
LIST day of September A. ID. 1903.
80 CHLOE 0. BURRITT. Register
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
LY0NA.

D. C. Gugler returned home from
Ellis last Thursday.
uG. W. sssatz burned his prairie FRI
day.
About so Of the young folks attend
ed a party at H. W. Mitsch's last Fri
day. It was given in honor Of their
son Georges 7lst birthday.
A good many Of our yOuhg folks
went to Abilene and junction 70 see
Presidents Roosevelt last Saturday.
The L. 8. 8. picnic will be held on
the goth Of May.
Work on the new road win begin
~ soon az the weather Permita.
About % relatives end neighborS
we're Invited 70 dinner ct ID. c. Gug-
lsr's Monday. The children we're In
Yitsd. ia the afternoon and ice cream
was served. The Lsague members
and frishds bsld . party In thssvsn-
ing. About 5otttsndsd and tbs ere
ming was spent playing games and
eating lee cream.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
BUCKEYE.

Love feast at Bethel next Sunday.
Reuben Frey and his bride arrived
Saturday night from Pennsylvania.
Harvey Kugler Of Chicago is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kugler.
John Cook has the pleasure Of
having a cousin from Hope visiting
him.
o. E. and Frank Covell Of Illinois,
brothers Of the late Mrs. Townsend,
returned to their home last week.
Mrs. Fred Mahaney and Miss Clara
Mahaney are visiting with Mrs. Ma
ihaney's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Hooper. .s..s sn... .,s,s .,,,-..
Miss Blanche Hooper visited her
parents last week.
Leo Banks is sick.
Tom Moore Of Chapman visited his
sister, Mrs. o. E. SINNERS, Saturday
and Sunday.
! Mrs. A. B. Churchill and daughter
Ada visited Mrs. J. Shuey Sunday.
Paul Lenhsrt bought buggy.
Mr.. and Mrs. vanvoorst called up
on Mr.. Sampson Sunday.
Mrs. W. H. Pickings has com.
menced digging a cellar for new
house.
! Nelson Hershy bought rubber
tired buggy.
Reuben Frey moved into Harvey
Frey's house Tuesday.
Mrs. E. Sampson on the Stokley
place was very sick last week.
( Rev. Elias Martin, wife and daugh-
ter, Ella. and Rev. Harvey Frey and
family have gone to Pennsylvania for
an extended visit.
Mrs. John Piper visited Mrs. E.
Hoyt Monday
Mrs. 3. J. Whistler ami son Jess
took diuner with Rev. G. Zook one
day, last week.
Z J. TillmSn's friends In this vicinity
will be sorry to hear Of him losing
his eye by cutting It with a corn
knife.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
A RELIGIOUS THEATER.
A Son of Gen. Booth Wants to Teach the
Gospel by Means Of Illustrated
Bible Dramas.

New York, May e.-To teach the
gospel through the eye by means Of
a religious theater is the plan of Her
bert Booth, son Of Gen. Booth, whose
resignation from the Salvation
army is still mystery. "The move
ment am going to start in New
York." said he, ''is meant to solve
the problem of the unreached
masses. 1t was for that my father
started the Salvation army. Ny APP
peal is to the eye. I am going to
form in this city great theater,
with q powerful company Of Chris
tian actors. My movement is to be
known as the Scientific Evangelization
society, and IT will be for the pur-
pose of sending broadcast illustrated
Bible dramas. expect to get such
writers as Canon Farrar was to write
powerful dramas for me-"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
TALMAGE

J. N. Cundiff enjoyed visit from
his cousin. MIR. Fry OF Illinois. last
week.
The meat market is no longer an
experiment but Is proving a success.
Frank Laney is sick at Osawatomie.
His brothers, George and Joe, have
gone to care for him.
May II will be Epworth Rally day
and will be observed by an appropri-
ate sermon in the morning at II
o'clock. The league will give pro-
gram in the evening.
Father Mustard is very poorly. He
is one Of the most aged men Of the
community. Also an old settler here.
G. H. Justice has been here few
days trying to organize a Sons and
Daughters Of Justice order.
Mrs. Ed Britt came home yesterday
morning. She had been at Abilene
where her baby boy had an operation
for cloven palate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
PROPOSED err REFUSED.


st. Louis, May s.-Circuit Attor-
ney Folk has refused to accept the
proposed gift Of residence to cost
$4,000, offered him by appreciative
st. Louis people. The funds for this
purpose had already been subscribed,
and nothing was wanting to com
plete the presentation except the con-
sent Of Mr.. Folk. Two representa-
tiyes of the citizens committee called
on Mr.. Folk at his residence. The cir
cult attorney was surprised when he
learned their mission. 1t Is under
stood that in declining their offer he
assured them Of his appreciation. but
said he felt that he could not accept
any gift for carrying out the duties
of the office to which he had been
elected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
COUNTY REFLECTIONS
81 SPECIAL nnsIroron CORRESPONDENCE.


Mrs. Susan Cramer Of Abilene Il
visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Deiffen.
baugh.
Quite o number Of our people saw
the president at Abilene last Saturday.
Miss Blanche Glenn who is attend
ing the spring term at the county
high school spent Sunday at home.
School closed Wednesday Of this
week. The upper room did not give
the usual program but Miss Dakiu's
room rendered . program as usual.
Miss Maude Hertzog closed . sue
cessiul term Of school in the Harvey
district last Thursday. An interest
ing program was given in the evening.
Miss Hertzog was. the recipient Of q
handsome present from her pupils.
Aineeting was called at the Pres
byterian church Sunday evening for
the purpose Of organizing q young
peoples society. A temporary organ
ization was perfected. Miss Beatrice
Richards as chairman and Walter
Tichenor as recording secretary were
chosen to preside at the next meeting,
when Q regular election and q perma-
nent organization will probably be
made. All. and especially the young,
are cordially invited. Meetings will
DO held every Sunday night at q
O'Clock.