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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-01

fore MIN IN the road. 1t was the steam
roller, covered by an enormous rubber
cloth. Dashing to It. Frank pulled up
the rubber cloth, lifted Helen into the
cab OF the machine, climbed in himself.
and the folds of the cover had barely
settled in place when Maj. Fitzgibbon
clattered by, in futile pursuit ss
!. As the pair drew q few breaths Of re-
lief, tinctured with the odor Of machine
oil and coal gas, a responding sigh came
from the inky darkness. This was fol-
lowed by . slow grunt, then voice Of
protest.
what ye want?" It demanded.
Why, there's someone here!" Helen
cried, softly. f1
Course Their is. What" continued
the voice.
"sh!" whispered Frank. .swho ars
"Bill Dustan. the engineer. Who ore
you?"
] As'the man rose from the narrow sent
on which he had been curled up asleep,
the tiny cab was. filled to overflowink
with faint scent Of alcohol which sup
gested reason for his presence. Sa.
Frank laid friendly hand On the
shoulder Of Bill Dustan's coat and hastily
told his story, while his mind worked
rapidly in another direction. His other
hand crept into one Of his pockets, and
when 1t was extended to Bill 1t contained
q bank note. 800
You have a fire?" Frank asked, as the
engineer fingered the money. sg
keep 'er up little" answered the
man.
"Can you run the roller with it?''
Frank demanded. go
Bill grinned appreciatively in the
darkness. Soon Ak 1t so kin" he said,
"But It will make an awful noise, oh.
jected Helen, on whom the situation waa
dawning. Sss S.
4 kin run 'er kind er slow an quiet, q
Bill said. hopefully.
= Besides, your father is probably stir
ring up the police and the railroad PEG.
PIE, and he wont sbe back soon Frank
said to Helen: 1T isn't likely that he
noticed this machine, and if he sees Il
anywhere else he won't dream that We
are in it,
Bill Dustan lighted lantern, casting
. dim glow on. a complication Of wheels,
levers and valves; attended to the fire,
and I'M few minutes the roller was in
motion. The engineer lifted the forward
part Of the rubber cloth. protruded his
head and steered the machine to the Uni.
tartan minister's house. IS
Even magnate may not annul a mar
riage. and Helen and Frank departed
for their honeymoon, leaving the major
q prey to gloomy emotions. which they
wisely forehcre 70 interrupt for two
weeks. During that time the love and
sympathy Helen had for her father sue-
gested the best course for . reconcilia-
ton. Ss w. e
He likes actions that are bold and
straightforward g she said to Frank.
And the major got what he liked, for
one morning. carly I'm June, when he
was again seated on his veranda, read
ing his paper before starting for his fac
tory, he was aroused by noise in the
street.
An enormous steam roller turned In at
the majors gate and moved ponderously
along the driveway. At the throttlewas
Bill Dustan. and behind him, on the mar.
row seat of the machine, were Helen ana
Frank. From all parts Of the roller nut
tered streamers and bows Of bridalarib-
bon. u
81 "a Ss...s .....a. :. 4, -sss - sss9. ~,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Grain for IA Dairy Cow.

A correspondent asks Breeders Ga
zette to "give a ration for dairy cow,
bran costing $40, shorts $24 per ton
and corn so cents bushel. We have
plenty of shredded corn stover and
timothy and clover hay mixed" Shorts
are good deal dearer than bran at
the prices named. Probably our cor
respondent means middlings, which
are much superior to real shorts. In
any event, use corn and bran, as they
are the cheaper feeds. Feed five
pounds each of bran and corn to each
COW giving full flow OF milk, and then
give all of the corn stover and hay the
animals will eat for roughage. The
grain may be given in the dry form pro-
vided the animals are watered once or
twice a day, having opportunity to get
all they care to drink.-Prairie Farmer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The 100 towns which voted against
the high license law would have elected
representatives to the legislature on the
liquor issue opposed to license, whereas
the yes towns numbering only about so
would have only that number of repre-
sentatives to favor a license law, con-
cedng that all the yes votes are for
license, four towns having made no
choice either way owing to tie in the
vote and two towns having failed to re-
port.
All this goes to empasize the fact that
it is too early for the advocates of the
law to rest on their laurels. Even If
public sentiment in the different towns
were to remain unchanged, the next leg
islature, in the light of Tuesdays result,
would be opposed to the law, but if it
is administered in such way as to cause
revulsion in popular feeling, it requires
no eye of prophecy to see that the mea-
sure will be wiped from the statute
books.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS.
New system of Rural Education
Growing in Favor in the
Western States.

The new mandate that has gone
forth is to the effect that neighboring
districts must con solidate in order o
build a good central school building.
with several rooms and several teach
ers, and a consequent opportunity for
grading the scholars. 1t is further
decreed that the children must be
brought to this central school on a
cooperative plan, in suitable convey
ances for protection from cold and wet
and fatigue. Further, it is in the air
that the new consolidated country
school must adapt its methods of in
struction to the real conditions of life.
1t must be a social and intellectual CEN
ter for grown-up people as well rs for
the children of the region. 1t must
have an ample piece of ground. and
this must be kept in the most perfect
order, as one of the primary interests
and duties of the school. Nature study
must enter largely into school life and
work. and a positive taste for rural
pursuits and for the elements of the
natural sciences must be inculcated.
The school grounds must furnish OBJ
iect lessons in the planting and main
tenance of trees and flowers, and, in
so far as possible, may we'll be utilized
to teach practical gardening. A GER
tain amount of manual trainin0 for
both girls and boys should enter into
the work of the school, and every
neighborhood should strive to surpass
all others in its zeal to secure good
teachers by offering proper induce
merts.-Review of Reviews.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
II. S. Williamson Dies Suddenly

Harry S. Williamson, of Rutland,
brother of Abraham Williamson and Mrs.
James Kingsley, of this place, died sud
denly at his home, about 10 o'clock We'd
nesday morning after an attack of vomt-
ing. Mr.. Williamson got up about five
O'Clock and after lighting the fire went
back to bed. lie got up a second time
about o'clock and soon after began to
vomit violently, but as he had been ac-
custOmed to such attacks Mrs. William
son was not alarmed at first. The vomit-
ing continued, however, and between 8
and 10 o'clock doctor was called, but
the man was dead before he arrived.
An autopsy will probably be held to
determine the cause of his death.
Mr.. Williamson was born at Malone,
n. Y, in 1915. He went to California
when young man and lived there sew
eral years. He went to Rutland to live
about - years ago. lie was a member
of the 9TH Vermont Volunteer regiment.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sisters,
Mrs. james Kingsley of Middlebury and
Mrs. Arthur Dunton of NOrthfield, and
four brothers, Edward of West Sails
bury, George and Samuel of Texas and
Abraham Of this place. II
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Obitu a ry.
LOCKLIN WAINWRIGHT.

In the death of Mr. Wainwright on
Jan. 20, Middlebury loses one of her
Oldest and most highly respected citi-
zens. Ne lacked but two months of
being ninety years of age. Throughout
his early life he greatly endeared himself
to his large circle of friends by his un-
selfish nature. This was especially
manifest in his home, where, during
many years of his wife sickness, he ten
derby cared for her, leaving nothing I'M
done for her comfort and happiness.
The funeral services, on Saturday, Jan.
81, we're largely attended, the Rev.
Thomas Simms conducting them. A
quartette composed of Mrs. Weeks, Miss
Richmond, Mr.. Woodward and Frank
Thomas rendered the music. The burial
was at West Salisbury. Mr.. Wainwright
leaves two sons, Charles and Albert, and
one daughter, Mrs. Ho race Hulett.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
AUCTION.

Having sold my place and going West,
| will sell my Farming Tools and House
hold Goods Wednesday, Feb. IS, 1903, at
10 o'clock a. M, p miles from Middle
bury village, at the Ford Corners in East
Cornwall, l Buggy Wagon; one or two
pole and shafts pair one Horse Sleighs;
! Horse Rake for one or two horses, with
pole and shafts Cutter; Heavy Har-
ness, single or double; ! Single Harness;
l good Buffalo Robe; l Goat Robe; I
Horse Blanket; l Lap Robe; Fly Net;
Saddle and Bride; l Cultivator; Lad
ders; Chains; Shovels; Forks; Rakes;
l GrndstOne; Spray Pumps; Force
Pump; Tackle Blocks or 10 cords of
dry Stove Wood; Large Hand Sled; !
Large Brass Kettle; l Pick; l Mann's
Green Bone Cutter; - Hens and l Cow;
Chamber Suits; Extension Table 40 it,
Chairs; Tables and Lounges; Carpets
Pictures; Lamps; Geese Feather Beds;
Dishes of all kinds Pork Barrels a few
bushels of Potatoes and Apples: Kitch-
en- Range large Stewart Coal Stove; !
Oil Stove; l Box Stove; several old
Relics, ETC., etc.
Gentlemen,' briDg your wives.
Free Lunch at Noon.
NJ. c. HOOKER.
NJ. X. MOORE, Auctioneer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Estate of Samuel Il. Thomas.
Order OF MOTHERHOOD of VIII.

STATE OF VERMONT, pu,,,, ,,4,,,
oDIsTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS. i'""'O S''i
BE II remembered, that at a session OF the
Probate Court, holden at Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the Sd day
of February, A. ID. 1903.
Present: VIM. H. Bliss.
Whereas, certain instrument of writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament of samuel +. Thomas, late of Sails
bury in said district, deceased. having been
this day presented to said Court for probate,
and duly filed in the Registers Office There
fore, 1t is ordered that all persons interested
in the estate of said deceased be notified
to appear before said Court, at the Probate
Onlce in Mlddlebury, in said District, on the
2d day of March, A. ID. 1908, by publ.
cation of this order, three weeks successfully
previous thereto, in the Middle bury Register,
n newspaper printed at Middlebury, to show
cause, il any they may have, why said instru.
ment in writing should not be proved and
allowed, as the last will and testament of the
said deceased. \ true record.
& w. II. DAVIS Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Estate of Kate Vincent.

CtTATE OF VERMONT, lp.o,a.,. ,,,.,,,.
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS. i""''' NOui''
Be it remembered that at a session of the
Probate Court, holden at Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the 3lst
day of January A. ID. 1903.
Present: VIM, H. Bliss Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument of writing.
under seal, purportlng to be the last will and
testament of Kate Vincent late OF orwell in
said District, deceased, having been this day
presented to said Court for Probate, and duly
filed in the Registers Office; Therefore, ii is
ordered, that all persons interested in the
estate of said deceased be notified to appear
before sad Court, at the Probate Office in
Middlebury, in said District on the 2d day of
March a. ID. 1908, by publication of this order,
three weeks successfully previous thereto, in
the Middlebury Register a newspaper 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 deceased.
A true record.
W. II. DAVIS, Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The individual losses are estimated as
follows; Rogers e. Wells, $4,000
Western Union Telegraph Co., 1925; G.
+. Marshall, $4,000; G. Stevens, $3.50
NJ. Wheaton, $500; Ira Taylor, $1,000;
c. F. Rich, $500; Arthur Trudel,
800; Bond Bros, $4,000; F. A.
Bond, Sll 900; Isaac Shapiro, $4,000
Parker & Harris, 81 200; Pipers market,
81 800; Laura Goodrich, 81 800; Mrs. F.
E. lockwood, $500; II. Covert. $500
Delphia & Loomis, 5000; F. c. Dyer,
So, 800; other losses not far from
about $50, 900, the exact figures not
being Obtainable this week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Some Significant Figures.
From the Burlington Free Pre- ss.l


When the campaign in favor of the
referendum liquor law was in progress
Mr.. Clement claimed that the license
vote for governor would be augmented
on February 3, by the Democratic
strength as well as by many votes cast
for Mccullough in September, and he
confidently predicted that the vote for
the new law would be A 900.
AS matter of fact the yes vote was
only 30,602 or over $4,000 less than the
$4,000 confidently claimed by him In
advance, and only about $500 more than
the 2S,20l votes received by the license
candidate in September.
The total vote cast for Cover nor was
as follows: Mccullough, 3l,S64: Glenn
ent, 2S,20l; McGetrick 1861; Shelburne,
2,49S; scattering making the total vote
in the September election 69,935. The
total vote last Tuesday was G0,205, or
$3.50 less than the gubernatorial vote.
An interesting feature of the result of
Tuesdays contest is that in the four
counties of Caledonia, Lamoille, Orange,
Orleans not a single town was carried In
favor of the referendum liquor law,
while in the no column every county in
Vermont was represented.
1t is evident it, in connection with
Tuesdays contest, the people had been
electing a legislature to frame legis-
lation, that body would have been
overwhelming against high license
Following is summary of the number
of towns that voted yes and no in the
different counties
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Fire Swept.

1t was just one year ago to day that
Parker and Harris started in the laundry
business and the anniversary was not a
pleasant one. They lost all their ma
chinery and fixtures, but saved all the
work entrusted to them and it will be
returned to patrons tomorrow, Saturday
afternoon. Orders for work may be left
with them at the Homer Sheldon house,
opposite the marble mill office. till they
can make arrangements to resume bust.
ness.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
He Needed All of I'll en-.

A well-known authoress was once
talking with dilapidated bachelor,
who retained little but his conceit.
at is time now" he said, pompous-
". "for me to settle down as a mar
ried man, but | want so much. 1
want youth, health, wealth, of course,
beauty, grace"
EYES," said his fair listener, SYM
pathetically, "you poor man, you do
want them all."-Tit-Bits
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The tall chimney on the site of Rogers
& Wells property has passed through
five different fires. 1t was built for the
first paper mill, which was burned in
1872. The next time was the big fire of
1873. 1t then quietly performed its
duties for Is years, when under Smith e
Piper it was again left standing alone.
In 1901 the building was burned again,
and now it is pointing towards the clouds
with no support. After the first fire 1t
was thought TO be unsafe In case of a
high wind.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Danger Ahead d.

"Whew!" exclaimed the western
editor, dropping the copy of his lat
est issue which he had been reading,
81 think I'll skip town before Bron-
cho Pete comes around"
whats up?" demanded the fore
man.
81 meant to call him "a Scared vet
eran of the Indian campaigns and
the types have it scared "-Phila-
lelphia Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

1t was kind and generous act on the
part of X. 5. Benedict to offer his COM
petitors in trade, who were burned out
by the fire, the privilege of filling orders
from his stock, so that they could carry
their customers and retain their trade,
until they could make better arrange
ments. 1t is needless to say they appre-
ciate this act of courtesy, and the public
in general will feel proud of the fact
that Middlebury has such business men,
Both the above firms will order new
goods as soon as they can secure loca-
ton in which to resume business. H.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Other Things Didn't Matter.

Judge-Am l to understand, madam,
that you want to withdraw your suit
for divorce?
Woman-Yes, y'r honor.
husband neglected you, starved you
and maltreated you most shamefully."
eff you please, sir, have just found
out that the young woman | saw him
with last week was his sister."-N. Y.
Weekly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
eeping Her at Home.

Wife--Don't you think you might
manage to keep house alone for a
week, while ] 60 off on a visit?
Hus band-I guess so; yes, of
course.
''But won't you be lonely and mis-
erable?"
mot bit"
"Huhl Then 1 won't go."-N. Y.
Weekly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

81 wish" said Senator Sorghum, PEN
sively, that you would refrain from
circulating these reports that I am
willing to pay for votes"
''Do you deny the charge?"
"That has nothing to do with the
case. l don't want everybody who
might be willing to vote my way free
to feel that he is wasting money!
Washington Star.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Beckwith 4 Co. very generously
offered to fill orders for groceries, etc,
from their stock for their competitors,
at cost, that they might hold their trade
until other arrangements could be made.
Middlebury business men are OF the kind
of which any town in the country might
well be proud.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

"What are you reading Randolph"
ooh, I'm reading about a man hunt"
"Ah, the sheriff is after the train
robbers, eh?"
"No, this is another kind of man
hunt. Several widows are advertis-
ing in the personal column for hus-
bands. "-Chicnrn Daily News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Gertrude (the big ster)-Maud, I
do wish you'd stop your chattering to
that dog. Can't you see I'm talking
to Mr.. Lovedale?
Maud (aggrieved)-Well, I've dot
right to talk to my puppy, too.-Tit-
Bits
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Covering His Tracks.

"Im sorry to have to mess your face
so, kitty" said Tommy, as he daubed
pussy's face with jam, but | can't
have folks suspecting me."-Spring-
field Union.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

/, Old Bullion-Don't you think, sir,
that you are rather impudent to ask
me for the hand of my daughter?
Mr. Nocash-Y-e-s, sir, and | wouldn't
have done it if she hadn't positively re-
fused to ask you herself. - N. Y.
Weekly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Sorry lie Spoke.

Growells (at the theater) Mrs.
neighbors certainly does look charm
ing tonight.
Mrs. Growells-Yes. She has a
husband who likes to see her dressed
decently and isn't too grouchy to pay
for it.-Chicago Daily News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Lives of great men all remind US
That we will not be Gespised
If we only leave behind US
Books that can be dramatized.
N. Y. Sun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
A PhiIOsOph err.

"He's a philosopher, isn't hep"
"Yes. That is, he has found out how
to be happy in every other condition
but the one he happens to be in."-
n. Y. Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Mlddlebury was without electric lights

Middlebury was without electric lights
from Tuesday morning until Wednesday
night, as the lines went through the fire
district and were destroyed, and new
poles had to be erected and new wires
strung. The electrcs were never appre-
ciated more than when the current was
turned on again Wednesday night about
! 80 o'clock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

"But there's plenty of money in pol
itics," said his friend.
"Oh, yes" said the politician, but,
like other remunerative lines, it's over
crowded. "-Brooklyn Life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
Worse of Two Evils.

'He hasn't got any sense-one Of
those fellows who is always giving
advice"
"Well. that isn't half so bad as al
ways taking it."-Life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Book AND JOB PRINTING in every variety,
at the lowest prices consistent with good
work and quality of stock. For information
in regard to Job work, apply to N. A. sey-
mour, second floor, Register Office.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

A. j. Blackmer will have his office In
the Register block, first door. He will
be ready to attend to all calls for an
undertaken by Monday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Washington, Jan. 29.-The following
fourth-class postmasters were appointed
to-day: Vermont - Colchester, j. NJ.
Wright; Lake Dunmore, w. Warehouse
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Delphia e Loomis, the BARRIERS who
had their shop next door to Marshall's,
have rented the Office in Battell block
formerly occupied by Edward w.
Burke.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
CARD OF THANKS.

MIR. and Mrs. Louis Sird wish to express
their sincere thanks to their neighbors and
friends for their kind assistance at the sick
ness and death of their daughter Eva, and
also the singers.
Leicester, VII Feb. 4, 1903.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

F. c. Dyer, of West Salisbury, was in
town Wednesday looking over the ruins
of his block and making plans to re-
build.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The Congregational society of Wey-
bridge lost quite quantity of lumber at
Rogers & Wells mill, that was there to
be worked up into finish.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

milford r. Burt will be located in
Piper & Guyett's, where he will be ready
for business as soon as he can get new
stock of drugs, medicines and fixtures
here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

All the telephone lines were put out of
commission by the fire as the wires went
through 1.-The burnt district. They were
put IN shape this week so the "hello
girls" can again be heard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The big fire of Tuesday morning is the
third heavy loss suffered by this village
within a generation. On September IL,
1875, the same territory was burned over
with property loss of Sl75, 1000, divided
among 81 firms, with an insurance of
S95 900.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggist Is refund the money If ii fails to cure
Il. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The Insurance adjusters arrived Wed.
nesday and Thursday, and the victims
were instructed in the mysteries of CO.
insurance, ETC., etc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Bond Brothers will have an office in
'Brewster's store. They have issued a
circular to their patrons thanking the
many who have called and settled their
bills, and asking that others will do
likewise.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

Harry Covert has secured temporary
quarters for his barber shop over Piper
& Guyett's store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The high wind carried the sparks q
long distance. A big blazing brand
dropped on the cornice of the town hall
but couple of pals of water extin.
guished it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The first building to be erected in the
fire district was portable camp house
on the ruins of A. j. Blackmer's store,
by Photographer Jackson, which he will
use as an Office.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-02-06

The workmen in Rogers & Wells mill
were fortunate in belngI able to save
their chests of tools, etc.