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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-25
The Meeting at New Bern.

New Bern, n. c., Aug. 22-Fivc hun
died farmers and merchants of New Bern
and Craven county met in the court
house at II O'Clock today to consider
ways and means to remedy the existing
low prices of leaf tobacco. There was
deep feeling manifested, which was pro
ven by the many hard blows aimed at the
American Tobacco Company, Which the
tobacco grower says is the sole cause
Of the present low prices.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
John Dunn, president Of the Retail Gro
GERS Association, who was made pcrma-
nent chairman. Mr.. Jas. ". Waters was
elected secretary. A committee was ap-
pointed to draft suitable resolutions. On
the retiring Of the committee Mr.. w. c.
Brewer made g few remarks which wore
warmly received. Chairman Dunn then
introduced Mr.. D. L. Ward. who filed the
appointment of Col. John S. Cunningham.
He did himself credit. He urged the to-
bacco growers to stand together and fight
the trust, erect factories, store houses and
manufacture tobacco.
Mr.. Daniel Lane, of Bellair. smoke in
q very enthusiastic manner. He said the
money power had combined, why should
rot the farmers, who are IN tie majority.
90 the same and down the trust. Mr..
J. c. Witty then offered a resolution
from the Retail Grocers' Associations
plcdglng the farmer their support. Mr.
j. j. Woltenden offered a resolution on
behalf OF the farmers of Craven county
which was adopted. On motion of Mr.
j. B. Harvey. of Vanceboro. a committee
was to be appointed in each township
Tor the purpose of organizing "a Retail
GTocers' and Farmers Protective Asso-
citation to be held next Saturday.
The following resolution was adonted.
Whereas, we. the farmers of Craven
. county, recognizing the fact hat the
! present low prices Of leaf tobacco is dis
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-25
Bank Examiner 10. Ellington
Thinks Dewey is in East
ern Carolina.
DEWtY'S CLEVER JOKE
Director Marks, the Greatest Loser, Proposes in
Dry Humor That the Last $1,000 be
Sent to the Ascending
Cashier,

State Bank Examiner Ellington is IN
Charlotte and while there he gave 1t as
his opinion hat Ex-Cashicr Tom Dewey
is in hiding in Eastern North Carolina.
Telling the story the Charlotte News
says:
MI Ellington was put in charge of the
Merchants and Farmers Bank OF New
Bern, directly after Cashier Dewey lett
with something like $780, 900 of the banks
money. tie remained in charge until Re
ceivcr Thomas Daniels was named.
Mr.. Ellington informs The News that,
in his opinion, Dewey is in North Caro-
lima. He thinks he left the State directly
after tie occurrence but seems satisfied
that he has returned and IS now in hiding
in Eastern North Carolina.
up to the present time the exact
amount of Dewey's dcfalcation is not
known. 1t was stated several days ago
that the amount would figure up $131 900.
Mr.. Ellington thinks these figures will be
increased when all the outstanding checks
. come in. He says that to his personal
knowledge one check for s., 800 is still Out
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-25
Sweet Potatoes.

A pamphlet, 'Cultivation and Storage
of Sweet Potatoes gives, as is believed,
a more practical plan for keeping potatoes
than any other that has heretofore been
placed before the people. Important and
valuable information that is not contained
in any other known publication is here
given. Potatoes can thus easily be kept
in good condition j. months or longer.
The pamphlet is worth, even to lifelong
potato growers, much more than the price
asked.
A. F. Funderburk, Dudley, S. c., in
speaking of his pamphlet, says: 81 would
not take ten Tunes its cost for it,
The pamphlet has been introduced into
10 States and 8 Territories. The plans
are simple and easily understood. They
can be made available for old style potato
houses, or for new ones, specially built.
preferably the latter. Order row.. Do
not delay.
Price, SO cents, postpaid. Address,
BRYAN TYSON,
Carthage, n. c.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-25

and he firmly believes that others will
show up IN a few days.
The News man was handed one of
Dewey's private postal cards by Mr.. Ell
lington this morning. On one end OF the
card is a splendid likeness of the missing
cashier. The card was gotten up in ele-
CANT style by Scherer, the statlOner IN
New York. Two of these were found in
a drawer of Dcwey's desk the day after he
left New Bern. One is kept by the stock
holders and the other has become the prop
erty of Mr.. Ellington. The picture on the
card is said to be one of the best that
Dewey has ever had taken. It shows the
missing man as clean Shaven and dressed
in the best of style. Since his departure,
the bank officials nave sent to New York
and secured a large number of these cards.
They have been sent broadcast over the
country in the hope that he might be
detected.
Mr.. Ellington informs The News that,
In his opinion. the directors are lawfully
bound for double the amount of the capt.
tai of the bank and in this event the de-
positors will not suffer any loss.
eff this be true, the making good of
the large shortage will fall heavily upon
some prominent families of New Bern.
Last summer, Mr.. Ellington states
that Dewey's entire family spent the
entire summer at the Atlantic Hotel,
Morehead. He was paying out each
month about $500 and his salary mount
ed to 1925. He had, according to Mr.. FL
IlngtOn, no other source of income, and
this fact was known to the bank people"
Speaking of a New Bern mans visit to
Charlotte the Observer of that city prints
the following story:
Yes, Director Marks, of New Bern,
is the man who is hardest hit by Tom
Dewey's taking all the funds of the Far
mers and Merchants Bank" said ii Char
lotte man who had just returned from d
visit to New Bern. marks is said to be
the largest stakeholder and was the largest
depositor. Tom Daniels, now receiver for
the bank, called the directors together
and said:
Gentlemen, it is my painful duty to
inform you that Mr.. Dewey has embezzled
$131 600 from the bank, and has left in
the bank 81, 300
"'What?' cried Mr.. Marks, with his
right hand held behind his ear.
Mr.. Daniels repeated his statement.
OH said Nh. Marks. Mr.. Dewey
has made a mistake, is it not so? We
must find out where he is and send him
those 81, 800
DEWEY TELLS A JOKE.
cit was only recently, at a gathering of
carnival souls" continued the Charlotte
man, that Dewey himself told a pretty
good story on the late Hon. Buck Kitchin,
who was a State bank inspector under
the fusion administration. Dewey said
that Kitchin strolled into his bank one
day and began buttoning his frock coat
in a very a~ustere fashion. 4 am Mr.
Kitchin, the bank Inspector he declared
"'And l am Mr.. Dewey, the cashier o.
this bank was the reply.
"'Well, Mr.. Dewey, you know what
am authorized to do under the law sale
Mr.. kitchin.
Mr.. Dewey knew and had his book.
and cash ready to be examined, II,
proffered the books to Mr.. Kitchin.
NJ Kitchin ran his eyes hurriedly ovel
the pages and said:
"Mr. Dewey, l must compliment you
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-08-25
The Meeting at Wilson.

Wilson, y. G., Aug. 22.-Ih, H.#. '
Col. John s. Cunningham WH# ..
the tobacco farmers IN tho o0
here this afternoon spread f.I..# ...
the county and today long hof... '#.
set for the meeting groups W
could be seen standing ON ,..
discussing the situation. An observe
ing among these groups could .u.
on the face. Of all q delcrm.n...
make a stubborn fight to lhr.w
yoke which is 1T present resting
lily on them. it seems to he Oh.
opinion III Wilson county and aH....
who have gwen thought to tl..
that the best solution is 20 d....-..
crops. Put aside the c'ltug. u....
and raise other crops until the If..
bacco Will justify it, production.
The meeting OF the Farmer I..
Association was called TO order .t . .
by DR.. II. +. Freeman. lie r.H. s
jcct Of the meeting and urged ll..
car to the words Of col. CUu".#
that they would bc able t3. .I".
more fully the conditions which ,.
them
Hon. +. a. Woodland then H.
the speaker OF the occasion. CO...
Cunningham, in his usual plea-..
manner. The speech OF COL '..
was an able presentation oil '..
able conu.e.ons which now. n....
farmers Of the tobacco gIo#.
eastern North Carolina. TIL.
urged the farmers to rcaLz. '.
coDdIt ions and In grEtIf N..U ~
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
ORW ELL.
Free delivery of mail was established
from this post Office Thursday, October

Free delivery of mail was established
from this post Office Thursday, October
LIST.
Mrs. J. H. Wood and children of Rut-
land visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Ochampaugh last week.
Mrs. Adams of Fair Haven and her
daughter, Mrs. II. b. Ellis of Castleton
visited at C. IL. Phelps last week.
The junior c. E. society held their first
meeting for the season at the Sunday
school rooms on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs l.. F. Lille and daughter, who
have been in town few days have gone
to ioin Mr.. Lille at Woodsville. \. II.
George Sholes of Washington, d. c..
visited his uncle, r. w. Sholes at Chip
mans Point. and other friends about
town last week.
The horse case of Aines VS. Ward
which was to have been heard on Sept.
30 was again postponed at the request of
the plaintiffs counsel. There is doubt if
it ever comes to "A hearing.
Charles Allen went last week to Mid
dlebury to assist in preparing for trans
portation the live stock of Cook, Cartmell
and Wright, which was shipped from
New York to South Africa Saturday.
Mr.. Allen sailed with the party.
The bazaar in aid of st. Pauls church
held at the town hall last week, opened
on Tuesday evening with the lecture by
Rev. ID. j. O'Sullivan of St. Adams,
Subject Right and Wrong" There was
good attendance and the lecture was
of much interest. On Wednesday and
Thursday evenings the attendance was
not large, the rain on the latter date
preventing the coming of many who
would otherwise have attended the
dance and supper which was the attrac-
ton that night. The bazaar closed on
Friday night when the drawings took
place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
NORTH FERRISBURG.

Harvey Martin has gone to Saxons
River for a visit.
Mrs. Elmer Preston has taken her baby
boy to the Mary Fletcher hospital at Bur-
lington for another operation on his eye.
The reception given the evening of
Sept. 80, by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lewis,
to their son, Walter Lewis and bride, was
very pleasant occasion. There were
about hundred guests, including friends
from Burlington, New Haven and Yer
gennes. The house was very tastefully
decorated with the fall flowers, dahlias
and golden glow forming a pretty back
ground for the receiving party, which
consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lewis
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lewis. Light
refreshments were served, Miss Frances
Wheeler serving Russian tea and Miss
Bertha Mallory serving coffee. The
pretty display of presents, both useful
and ornamental, testified to the esteem
and good will in which the young people
were held. Dancing finished the eve
ming and all left wishing the young
couple the best success and good fortune
to be had Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis left on
Monday for Rutland, where they will
make their future home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
GOSHEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Emmot Severy of Roch.
ester were in town last week.
Mrs. Elsie Aver of Brandon is with her
sister, Mrs. II. w. Sessions.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Cross visited rela-
tives in Plttsfield and Bethel recently.
There was harvest supper and dona-
ton for the benefit of Rev. r. l.. Thomp-
son at Mrs. S. H. Washburn's Tuesday
evening.
The friends and neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Titus gave them pleasant
surprise Saturday evening, it being the
fifth anniversary of their marriage.
About fifty of the friends of Walter II
Severy gave him surprise party at his
home the evening of Sept. 80, in honor
of his 2lst birthday. The presents were
useful and numerous, among which was
seen a bunch of 81 ears of seed corn
which made very acceptable gift. Cake
and lemonade were served
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
Do GOOp-lT PAYS.

A Chicago man has observed that,
"Good deeds are better than real estate
deed-some of the latter are worthless.
Act kindly and gently, show sympathy
and lend helping hand You cannot
possibly lose by it," Most men appre-
ciate kind word and encouragement
more than substantial help. There are
persons in this community who might
truthfully say; MY good friend, cheer
up. A few doses of Chamberlain, S
Cough Remedy will rid you of your cold
and there is no danger whatever from
pneumonia when YOU use that medicine.
1t always cures. know it for it has
helped me out many time Sold by
NJ. II. Burt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
Answer Filed in Vereennes Bank
Case

The answer to the suits brought 10y F.
l.. Fish, receiver of the defunct Farmers
National bank of Nergennes. against the
stockholders to recover dividends paid
them subsequent to April. 1897, has been
filed 1t was expected that the cases
would be tried at the Rutland term of
United States courts, but it has been
decided to defer the matter until the
February term, to be held in Burlington.
The suits and the amount for which
they are brought are as follows, says
special to the Free Press: ID. II. Lewis
of Rutland, S,75; NJ F. Allan of Ferris
burgh, SlG0; W. E. Hill of Berlin, $40;
Mary d. Taggart of Shelburne, $500; S.
n. Allen of Ferrisburgh, $500; F. C.
Gulley of Addison. $500; c. p. Van Nliet
of Shelburne, $3.50; Hulda Olin of Addi-
son, $l60; Irwin B. Rich of Shoreham,
$3.50; E. C. Dyke & Co., of Bristol, $40;
A. F. Peete of Shelburne, $40; E. B.
Palmer of Bristol, sos; F. F. Nash of
New Haven, s.; S. B. Mcneil of Char
lotte, $50; c. r. Smith of Weybridge,
500; Ellen j. Gleason of Montpelier. $40;
Emma r. Norton of Bristol, $50: +. c..
Dyke of Bristol, $780, w. w. Dowd of
Salisbury, $40; Lucy n. Peet of Shell
burne, $50; +. +. Dearborn of Shelburre,
500; Lena f. Mead of Essex, $50; max
ing total of 1862.
! The bank was organized April "a. 1880,
with a capital of $50, 600 and began bust
! I'm ha
capital was increased to so, 900 and ON
January II, 1901, was reduced to 100000.
On February 90, 1900, the charter of the
bank was extended 20 years. Mr.. Fish
was appointed receiver in 1901. 1t was
shown that from April, 1897, to April,
1901, that by reason of losses, defalca-
tons and bad and doubtful debts, the
bank was insOlvent and during the time
the capital was entirely lost; but not
understanding the condition of the bank
the board of directors ordered semi
annual dividends of . per cent.
1t is claimed that the affairs of the
bank are now unsettled. Claims against
the bank have been allowed to the sum
of $llS, 05021 and the amount of claims
not proven is 1894 s.. The sum of S,0,-
$50 lG, or 60 per cent. Of the claims, have
been paid. The amount of claims allowed
does not include other large preferred
claims which have been paid in full
The funds in the hands of the receiver
including TIE funds also in the hands OF
the comptroller of currency, and funds
collected from stockholders who hav,
refunded the dividends, amount to Sl2,
479. The present assets not collected
not including claims for dividends, ar,
worth $2700.
The whole amount of dividends paiC
by the bank since July, 1897, is less than
Sl2 900, of which some S36l2 has beer
paid to the receiver. All dividends prio
to July 10, 1897, were not assets of tn
bank. The deficit of assets amounts Il
49,, OH II.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09

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sudden movement sends thrill of pain
through her and she realizes that though
love may tighten labor it cannot Tighten
pain.
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unhealthy drains, heals inflammation
and liberation and cures female
weakness
r1 cannot say enough in praise of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription as it has done much
good" writes Mrs. Henry Harrcll, of Tarboro
N C., Box 100. ri was swollen so could hardly
walk when began taking the Favorite Pre-
scription.' ] also had uterine trouble and could
neither eat nor sleep only as took morphine
Tried four different doctors and they all failed
to do me any good, one OF my friends recon-
mended your Favorite Prescription to me and
took only three bottles and am we'll and
hearty Can do almost any kind Of work.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
most desirable laxative for delicate
women.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
PROBATE COURT.
NEW HAVEN DISTRICT.

The following is a record of the bust
ness done during the month of Septem-
ber
In re. Henry Austin, Peter Austin
appointed Guardian.
Estate of Daniel G.. Smith, Will
presented; hearing held, will admitted;
appointed Fred G. Smith administrator
with will annexed, B. w. Smith, c.
Smith and Will Noonan appraisers and
commissioners.
Estate of Solen Spooner, executrix, c.
A. Thomas and E. w. Meader appraisers
and commissioners.
Estate of Rosette Russell, inventory
filed
Estate of G.. A. Collamer, inventory
filed.
Estate of Noah Lafayette adminstra-
tors account filed.
Estate of George Peters, license notice
issued.
Estate of Peter Sears, Will presented.
Estate of Thirza Booth, administrators
settlement.
Estate of Ebenezer Stokes, letters of
administration to Geery Dolan, appraisal
and decree.
Estate of Chimney Daw, letters to A. T.
Morgan, l.. T.. Jackman and George
Dearborn appraisers, Helen NJ. Cowles,
letters of adoption.
Estate of Jacob Salleder, will present.
Kate E. Yaund, ward inventory filed.
Estate of B. F. Field petition per
license to sell real estate.
Estate of David j. Brydia, admins
traitors settlement.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
FORESTDALE.

j. G. Bernor spent last week with rela'
tives in Troy, n. Y.
Mr.. and A. G. Estey visited his brother
in Lincoln recently.
John Alderman of Greenfield, Mass,
was in town last week.
Norman Nicklan and Archie Shore
have returned from Hyde Manor, Sud
bury.
Miss Maud Monkton of North Hartland
visited her mother, Mrs. Anna Monkton
last week.
Louis LaFrance, Jr., of Rutland, visited
his grandmother, Mrs. Matilda Fortier,
last week.
Mrs. A. T. Demo of Rutland spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
l.. j. Fortier.
Mrs. George Dandro and daughter, who
have been visiting here, have returned to
Newport, n. H.
September 30 Rolln Mcintyre of this
place and Miss Alice Gravel of Horton.
vile were married in the latter place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
SAVES Two FROM DEATH.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and bron-
chitis," writes Mrs. w. X. Haviland, of
Armonk, N. Y, "but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DIR. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and today she is perfectly we'll" Desper-
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
HOW.TO SAVE MONEY,
Take Advantage of Half Price Offer Made
by milford X. Burt.


In these times when living expenses
have increased from thirty to fifty per
cent, it is unusual to hear of standard
remedy being offered at half price.
Yet that is the way Milford R. Burt,
the popular druggist, is selling DR.. How
ards celebrated specific for the cure OF
dyspepsia and constipation. In addition
to selling a fifty cent bottle, containing
months treatment of sixty does, for
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money if it does not give satisfaction.
Doctors bills can be saved by the use
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Do not let this opportunity pass to
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Burt will refund the money if Dr. How
ards specific does not cure.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
a Great Fair.

The 18th annual Valley fair at Brattle-
boro closed Oct. with record breaking
attendance of nearly 10000, making
close to 30, 900 for the two days. a new
worlds record was established in the
drawing contest, the Holstein oxen,
owned by j. ID. Avery of auckland,
Mass, weighing 5000 pounds drawing a
load of l1,2S4 pounds on a stoneboat.
The races were exciting and interest
ing.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
CAN SLEEP ALL NIGHT NOW.
WHAT A BLESSING TO BE
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Instead of getting up number OF
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
HUNTINGTON.

r. F. d. No. /, f. a. Fuller, carrier,
started Oct. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryder have returned
from Massachusetts,
Miss Clara Scofield of Hinesburgh is in
town visiting friends.
Mrs Benton Williams and Mrs. Julia
Morrill, We're in town Thursday.
\ rehearsal of the drama for the bene-
fit of the Park fund was held Thursday
evening
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-09
County Ueps.
BREAD LOAF.

Miss Mabel Goodyear was home over
Sunday from Hancock.
Mrs. Ella Ford, of Granville, was at
the Inn last week.
George Clark, of Rochester, was here
looking after his farm last week.
Ernest Whittemore was in New Haven
the first of the week.
The potato crop is big one.
Will Stowe, who has been assistant
meat cook at the Inn, will finish this
week.
Will Sherman was in Hancock on
business recently.