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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
MORE TROUBLE
FOR DIETRICH
United States Grand Jury In
diets Him for Alleged IL
legal Lease to Government
PROFITS BY TRANSACTION
Body Also Returns True
Bill Against Senator Elliott
Lowe for Attempted Bribery

OMAHA, Nebr., Dec. 1.-THE United
States Grand Jury to-day made it's re-
port to the court, returning nineteen
true bills. They include indictments
against United States Senator Charles
H. Dietrich. for alleged illegal leasing
of building TO the Government to be
used as a pOstohice; former Adjutant
General Leonard W. Colby, for the al
legged embezzlement of Government
funds; Daniel Gaines of Bassett Nebr.,
for alleged perjury in swearing falsely
TO homestead entries: former State
Senator Elliott Lowe, for alleged con-
spiracy to bribe a United States Sena-
tor; Postmaster John c. Mitchell of
Alma, charging him with the illegal
sale of postage stamps; William NJ Ir-
win, on a charge of acting as agent for
Mitchell, and against r. NJ. Allen, pres
ident of the Standard Cattle Company,
for the alleged illegal fencing of Gov
ernment lands.
The other indictments were similar
to that against Allen, but do not in
volve extensive tracts of land.
VIOLATES SECTION 37S9.
The indictments against Senator
in addition to those returned against
them a week ago.
Senator Dietrich is charged with the
alleged violation of section 3739 of the
Revised Statues, which provides that
no member or delegate to Congress
shall directly or Indirectly, himself or
by any other person in trust for him or
for his use or benefit or on his account,
undertake. execute, hold or enjoy in
whole OF in part. any contract or agree
ment made or entered into on behalf of
the United States, by any officer or
person authorized to make contracts
on behalf of the United States"
The indictment charges that Senator
Dietrich leased to the Government on
April "a 1901, a building at Hastings,
Nebr., TO be used for a postof1ce, at an
annual rental of $780, There is one
count, which covers the amount re-
ceived for rental on the building from
the date of its lease to the Government
UP TO the present time, equal to sum
slightly in excess of $4,000.
TWO COUNTS AGAINST LOWE.
The indictment against former State
Senator Lowe charges him with alleged
conspiracy to bribe a United States
Senator. Two counts. each Of $500, are
named in the bill. 1t is charged that
these amounts were paid to Lowe by
Postmaster John c. Mitchell in consid-
Grafton Of loves Endorsement of
Mitchelrs candidacy to Senator Del
trich for the appointment of Postmas-
ter at Alma.
General Colby was indicted for al
legged embezzIement for amounts ag-
gregating $4,000 of Government funds
paid to him in trust by the State of
Nebraska and others for equipment be-
longing to the United States army.
Postmaster J. c. Mitchell is indicted
for conspiracy to defraud the Govern
ment by the sale outside of his post
office of large quantities Of postage
stamps in order to increase the receipts
of the office at Alma, and thus succeed
ed in raising the classification of the
office and securing an increase of sal
airy.
MITCHELL'S AGENT.
The indictment against William NJ.
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OCEAN TRAVEL.
eoKpAer1E GENERALS rRANSArLAsrYou

DIRECT LINE TO HAVRE-PARIS. Ia
Sailing every Thursday instead OF I'll ~RA
Saturday. at 10 a. m. from Pier AZ. ~rA1-p
North River. foot Of Morton street.
First class to Havre. SO and upward. Sec
cnd class to Havre S45 and upward. GEN
ERAL AGENCY FOR UNITED STATES AMI
CANADA. 81 Broadway Hudson Buildins)
New York j. F. F'UGAzl & CO. Pacific Coas
Agents. Montgomery avenue San Francisco
Tickets sold by all Railroad Ticket Agents.
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The celebrated "Oneita' make. Seam
less and glove fitting. high neck and long
sleeves. jersey knit. fleece lined. In white
only. If we were not overstocked you
couldn't buy them for double this price
Price ...................-. A suit soc
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Chicago Jurist Passes Away.

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-Judge J.
Hutchinson Of the Superior Court
died to-day Of heart failure.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18

For two years the oil consumption OF
the world has exceeded the production.
The stock OF crude Pennsylvania petrO-
lelln above ground iu December. 1900.
was 13.174.71s barrels while in Decem-
ber 500. the amount thus stored was
only 5.699.127 barrels. Pennsylvania has
the greatest American oil field.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18

Pocket books wrist bags. letter and
card cases. billbO0ks. cigar cases and
manicure sets for Christmas. Lettered
free Sanb0rn. Vail a. Co.
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Cushions.
ladies' Hose Sunporiers.

The kind that attach to the corsets.
Made of fancy frilled French elastic, vel
vet grip clasps. fancy buckles, with fieur
de lis design. also satin ribbon bows. In
pink, blue, cardinal and black. At the
Price Cutters. A nair 2RR
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O. r, e. NJ, co.

columbia sails Dec. 10, 20. Jan. g. rs.
Is. FEB : and IL. George w Elder, sails
Dec. IA "a. Jan. 3. 13. % Feb and f2.
Only steamship line 70 PORTLAND, OR. and
short rail line from Portland TO all points
East Throcgh. tickets 70 all points. AL rail-
or steamship and rail. at LOWEST RATES.
Steamer tickets include berth and meals.
Steamer sails foot OF Spear ST.. at IL a. N. 3.
F. BOOTH, Gen. Agt Pass Dept. Mont
gomery St. c. CLIFFORD. Gen. Azt. Freight
Dept Montgomery St
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Kehnas.

The auto or face protectors. Made Of
all-silk chiffon, IS inches wide. chenille
or embroidery dotted. In blue, brown.
black and white Instead OF SOC marked
to close out = -
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Pants TO Match.
LADIES' combjDafJo0 SVJts.

French bands. ankle length. Made of
the same quality above. Price .--..-
.................A garment 2SC
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O : !: :. =; !; : ! Q

National bank notes are one-sixth of
the money in circulation.
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Some Women Appreciate Diamonds,
Others Wearing Apparel.
HERE ARE SOME
Ladies Japdnese coafs

Ladies japanese Goats
That viii not fail to please any woman
Made of extra heavy silk. wadded an
quilted throughout. buttOned with mill
tary frogs down the front
Pink with blue lining
Black with cardinal lining.
Lemon with blue lining, and man
other combinations of cOlOrs. Ptice -
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CSC Instead of $3.50.

MEN MUFFLERS make an accept
able holiday present. Here is one %
inches wide and A inches long. made Of
extra heavy surah silk, fast black. wide
hemstitched ends, at the Price Cutters. g.
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Ladies' WaIsfs.

Made Of all-silk crepe Latest cut. fancy
fagoting; black handmade Teneriffe me-
dalliOEs in the front: also graduated
tucks 20 form yoke in the back and
Instead Of $3.50, our price. $50
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18

Made of Peruvian yarn. sanitary dyed.
high neck and long sleeves. jersey knit.
fleece lined. full finish. In ecru or gray.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
LADIES' Hose Supporfers.

Made with a circular belt. the kind that
goes around the waist. OF fancy frflled
elastic. In pink blue. cardinal and
black. You will appreciate the quality
when you see them at this low price
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18

Chinese soldiers range from 1s to
so years of age.
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ladies' Vests.

High neck and long sleeves. Made o.
80 per cent wool. just enough yarn Il
prevent shrinking. swiss ribbed. In gra!
or white. Real worth s1.25. A limited
quantity will be sold for. ESQ
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
INYO KISEN KAISAA,

ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COZ
Steamers will leave wharf corner First and
Brannan streets at p m for YOKOHAAA
and HONGKONG calling at Kobe tHio8ol-
Nagasakf and Shanghai and Connecting AZ
Hongkong with steamers for India etc No
cargo received on board day OF sailing.
g s. NIPPON MARU calling a. Manila) r
......-. wednesday. December 90. 1908
s. s AMERICA MARU. ....-. ---....-.... -.
....--...-. Monday January % 1904
8 8 HONGkONCf MARU -..... IL
. Wednesday February II 1904
Via Honolulu. Round-trip tickets At reducsd
rates For freight and passage apply a. Com
nanvis office f2I Market street corner First.
W r. AVERY. General Aren't,
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
Mar. Island and vallejo steamers.

Steamer GEN. FRIsBIE or MONTICELLO
q .45 a. m. 3:15 and $50 D. m, except SUNDAY.
SUNDAY, 9.45 a m. $50 p. m Leave vallejo.
a m 1890 and p. ex. sunday. sun
dav a. m. 4:l5 D. m Fare. 50 cents Tel.
Main 1905 Fisr ?. Mission-st- dock. HATCH
BROS
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Underwa1r.
chId'S Vests.

We expected cold weather long before
this. hence the reason for our being
overstocked.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
Web6ino or ANoVsr.

A bargain in every sense Of the word
Made Of all-French silk chiffon. witf
fancy embroidered figures. in leaves. no
raj and serpentine designs. 20 inches
wide. for dress yOkes OF millinery pur-
poses In black or white. Instead 81
$500 or $3.50 a yard, now...... 3 4 sc
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
cbJIdrs0's Cosbmers Hose
Lqdies' and chiIdren's Knitfed

Made of stcam-shrunk worsted ia
black. double heels and toes full 1sngt
jersey knit, winter weight; all sizes. = ;
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ladies' Vests.
Tiohfs.

Made or pure vega SILK. hlgn neck and
long sleeves, swiss ribbed. In pink. blue
and cream.
Tights.
Made of same quality as above ankle
length. sock finish. tight-htting tops.
Limited quantity for limited number Of
days. Price. ........A garment 81 .20
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Lnces.

For underwear or fancy work. In Point
de Paris or Normandy, from 3 TO 6i1ches
wide, pearl edge. The good washing
kind. Leaves, coral floral and bowknot
designs If we are good judges. the
quantity Will not last long at this low
price "A Yard 10r
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ladies' Jackets.

Made of extra heavy striped eiderdown.
deep spliced sailor collar. satin bound
military braided loops down the front
In different colOred stripes. In the new
fan shades. TO-day's and tomorrow 5
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-18
LadLes' Whita Undar.kIrta

Made of soft finished cambric IN
ished with a 14-inch hOunce. Victori.
lawn. and trimmed with three rows o
tucks and two rows OF Normandy lac
insertion. edged with a rufie OF tuck
and lace. Real worth $500 A I'm
tied quantity viii be sold for 81 q
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{
What Would You Do
fyoU had an Elephant
on your hands {?


Or get rid Of it the best way you
could7
WOULDN'T xoU7
We find we are overstocked in goods,
and rather than carry them over until
next season we have cut the prices low
enough so they Will surely sell quickly.
An example Of the way we are selling:
Ladies' Hose.
Made of French Isle, openwork lace ef-
feet, double heels and toes. full length.
The regular soc quality Now three
pairs for = i 90
ladies' Hose.
Made Of superior quality cashmere. fast
weight. soft as velvet. preventive
for cold feet or chilblains. Price. .25c
chIdrsn'S Cashmere Hose.
Made of steam-shrunk worsted. fast
black. double heels and toes. full length,
jersey knit winter weight; all sizes. 25c
ladies' and chiIdren's knitted
Underwear.
We expected cold weather long before
this. hence the reason for our being
overstocked.
cbiid'S Vests.
Made of Peruvian yarn. sanitary dyed.
high neck and long sleeves. jersey knit,
fleece lined. full finish. In ecru or gray.
Pants TO Match.
French bands. ankle length. Made of
the same quality as above Price
A garment SOC
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26
PINEAPPLES.

We shall have Strawberries every long them
Then other berries while lasts.
Two three times week get the the market
Oranges, Lemons Bananas
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26
w BRIDGE.

Mr.. Robert Perkins is quite i'll at his
fathers with pneumonia.
Mr.. T. Abair has made quite extensive
repairs upon the inside of his dwelling.
Quarterly conference was held ON
Monday and transacted the usual bust
ness.
Rev. Smith and family are now
occupying the new parsonage at the
Monument.
Mrs. II. NJ. Adams is convalescent. her
niece, Miss Flossy Adams of Brandon is
with her for few days.
Rev. Wood of Nergennes NJ. f. church
preached at the local church last Sunday
and administered the communion.
Rev, r. w. Thompson leaves on Fri
day for his new field of labor. His
family will follow in a few days.
Hearty wishes for success go with him
from his many friends here. Miss Nettie
Sturtevant will accompany them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26

II you want your carriage painted take it to
Z II. Thomas
June pineapples are best for canning.
Fresh lot today Mt Bond Bros.
Try Triscuit. Similar to shredded wheat.
Bond Bros l0c.
| want some nice, large, brown, fresh eggs
at lSc per dozen. r. S. Benedict.
Another new cereal, Cero Fruto," at Ben
edicts.
The best Ice Cream Soda, Fruit, Flavors,
etc, can be found at Stems Park Drug Store.
Titles Sheep Dip Is the best made. AT
Sterns Park Drug Store.
Padded leather poems. Were $3.50, now
81 at the Register Book Store.
Go to E. II. Thomas to buy your carriages
and wagons best line in the county.
The best ice cream soda to be had al the
Park Drug Store. Isaac Stems.
We pay sc for hens and l5c for chicks
weighing two pounds. Gorham Bros.
a fresh lot OF Apollo Chocolates will arrive
next Monday. w. II. sheldon.
DR.. L. Z. Mellen's Office will be closed from
the 9th to the 10th Of July. 26wl
Room to rent In Battell block. John
Houston. 26tf
AUCuoN-Last auction of the season on the
bridge next Monday at 3 O'Clock. wlp
Cut flowers, plants and funeral designs at
r. HUNTS, IL, uOTlSt, Cllplldn Hill. lOlI
receive Lowney's chocolates fresh every
few days ISAAC STERNs, Park Drug store,
The Quaker cabinet is warranted to cure
cold and help rheumatism. +. X. CLAY, Agt.
Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely vege
table, safe. l5yl
Leave your orders with the Register Co.
Tor calling cards, printed from either type or
engraved plates.
7
the stock va rds every Monday morning.
win pay the highest cash price.
Istf f. +. FoorE.
LOsT-A heavy gold link bracelet in this
village. Finder please leave at this Office and
receive suitable reward. 26wl
For pension business, arrear of pay, bounty,
etc, and general business through all de.
partments OF government, address MELVIN
WILKINSON, Pension Attorney and Notary
Public, Bridport, VI. ST.
Call and see the new !. d. scat that makes
II possible for three grown persons to ride as
comfortable on buggy seat as two, at +. II.
Thomas.
To LET-The Columbus Smith cottage on
Lake Dunmore, by the week or for the sea-
son. Best location on lake. Inquire of or
write Fred. L. Hamilton, West Salisbury,
Vermont. 26tf
F. \. Bond has sold out his stock, to be de.
hvered in August. Until then we viii give an
honest - TO 80 per cent OH. Greatest oppor.
tunity to get good goods for half value
Come and see us and see what a big sum of
money you can save.
Bicycles repaired ana cleaned at my house
promptly. ! keep full line of bicycle sun
dries, bicycles, etc, and shall be pleased to
see all interested. II you want the very low
est spot cash price on bicycles or sundries,
call and see me before purchasing elsewhere.
! can save you money. {. +. RICH, news
dealer, Office in CalhOun's store. l5tf
PASTURE for horses, cattle and cows, well
fenced and plenty of water. ut reasonable
rates Mt Bread Loaf farms, Middlebury and
Ripton. Address W. b. HAMMOND,
May |, 1903. lGtf Bread Loaf, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26
milford R.Burt

Since the Fire, Opposite the Episcopal
Church
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26

Tx WEATHER IN MlOOLE5URY
FOR WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, JUNE a, 1903
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26

b. II Alden of Leicester Junction was
in town the first of the week.
Rev. j. E. Mead of Burlington, sailed
from New York on the Cedric, Friday
for a trip of two months in Europe.
Among the places to be visited are Ep-
worth. England, StratfOrd-on- Avon,
Warwick. Kenlworth oxford. London,
Dieppe. Paris. Bingen. Wiesbaden,
Cologne, Brussels, Malines, Amsterdam,
Rotterdam, Edinburgh. Melrose and
Liverpool He will return the last of
August. Mr.. Mead is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Mead of Case street
The lady Foresters of this village
gave their sister Forester Miss Hattie
Daniels a reception in their hall Wednes-
day evening which was largely attended
bv her numerous friends. \ fine ban
quet was prepared for them III the large
banquet hall and "A very fine pleasant
evening was spent. She was presented
with a very fine mirror by Chef Ranger,
Miss Olive Boudrea, who made some
very appropriate remarks. There were
also remark by different members of the
society.
At the annual meeting of the Marble
Workers Union, held in their hall, these
officers were elected, President, Melvin
Damon; vice president, William F.
Bentley; recording secretary, b. j.
Wemitt financial secretary, w. \.
Kent: treasurer, w. A. Tyrel: tyler, Jas.
Monahan; trustees, :. II. Whittimore.
S. II. Kendall and p. f. Bingham; audi
tors. William Ryan. Hiram Winch, and
Roger Ryan. William Kent was elected
delegate to the national convention of
the marble workers union which will be
held in Philadelphia, Pa, July 20.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26

DR.. Trudel has sold his lot on Main
street to G.. w. Ross who will build.
Walter Martin is making improvements
on his residence on Washington st.
Robert Morse was taken suddenly and
critically ill early Tuesday morning
Miss Elizabeth Merrill of Walingford,
visited friends in town the past week.
Miss Estella Strack left Thursday morn
ing for her new home at Townshend, VT.
Miss L. Mabel Merrill left Thursday
for months visit with friends in Ohio.
Mrs William McGilton gave recital to
her pupils Saturday evening at her home.
Services will be held as usual at st.
Stephens church on Friday evenings and
Sundays.
Percival Wilds student at the Har-
ward Law school is home for the summer
vacation.
Mrs. Samuel Bacon and children have
returned from few days visit with rela-
tives in Leicester junction.
James Litchfield of Springfield, Wis
tied his daughter, Mrs. Bixby, at Prof
Boyce's during commencement.
George Goyett, A. j. Backmer and F.
S. Whiting attended the undertakers
convention at Montpelier this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Farnsworth and
son Earl, of Grand Island, Neb., are the
guests of Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Melen.
Floyd F. Tatro and Miss Georgianna
Bodette, of Addison. were married June
% at Bridport by Rev. w. n. Bacon.
Nellie Button. of Wallingford an
alumnae of Middlebury college, spent
Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs.
BiXby.
George Sargent, of Chicago, is in
town this week on business in connec-
ton with the Middlebury Lime and
Marble Co.
Miss Julia Barry, teacher of the
graded school, has gone to her home in
Vergennes, where she will spend her
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Golf, who have been
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mum
roe Peck. have returned to their home in
East Hampton, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Stems and family
have gone to Long Point, where they
will spend the summer at the cottage
they recently purchased
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Mcintosh of
Mortified, who have been visiting their
daughter, Mrs William jackson and
family have returned home
Rev. and Mrs. j. G.. Gooding, of
Argyle, \. Y, formerly pastor of the
Methodist church, We're in town this
week visiting their son, James Good
ing.
Rev. w. T. Forsythe and family have
gone to Gaspe, Canada where the family
will remain for about three months. He
will return in about three weeks. During
his absence he will visit Rentrew, Ontario
and Stansteed Quebec.
We, the undersigned agree to close our
stores Saturday, July /, at 1900 o'clock
noon, until Monday morning following:
l.. S. Knight & Co.., f, A. Bond, Farms
worth & Co.. +. 7. Cushman, r. s. Bene-
dict, Piper d Goyett, Rogers Il Wood
ward, a. Calhoun q Son, l 5. Waugh.
Bond Bros, Beckwith q Co., Telegraph
Office at Marshalfs OPP en- from to 6 pm,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26

spruce gum, No. /, at She idon's.
Ncnoo. supplies at the Register Book Store.
dave your hair combings mo ie in a switch
eorSl. GEE listers.
Wedding china and wedding silver at shell
dou'-.
at Sheldon's.
Headquarters for large fancy bananas at
Benedict's.
Fresh salmon teak, red, tender, fine flavor,
lar9e HAT tins, Ice. Bond Bros
Free sampling of Curtis n Moore's pure fruit
syrup next week at Benedict'-.
Money to loan on good security. Address
pox 81 Niddlebury, VI. 2jtf
Blank or printed calling cards at the REGIS.
z En- office
Curtis Moore's pure fruit syrups at Bene
diets.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26
MlOOlEBURY LOCAL NEWS

Aaron Youtt was in Grand Isle the first
of the week.
Harold Dean has gone TO Boston for
the summer.
Ralph Ridley of Bristol is the guest of
Philip +. Crane.
Samuel Foster of Boston is in town for
a visit with friends.
DIR. ID. c. Noble has been in Boston the
past week on business.
q. r. Wilson has gone to Middle Gran
vile, y. y, for a visit.
William Ii. Davis has returned from
a business trip to New York.
Miss Clara Bruya has entered the en-
ploy of Mrs. j. W. Lawrence.
Miss Jennie Baker, of Springfield was
the guest of Lena Bixby during COM
mencement.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26

Advertiser is connected In confidential
capacity with corporation whose securities
trade in its shares, by selling 40O shares of
$50 each, limiting each subscriber to ten
no one less than a one share (S5Oj subscrip.
ton. | confidently believe that for every
tlO0 subscribed can return within three
months at least $50. For particulars address
WALTER NiH, 4. o box IS, Madison square
Station, New y DIX. 26wip
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
first insertion; i've cents per line succeeding
nsertious. Count seven short words to line
or SIX long ones.)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26

One and quarter inch rain this week.
Highest 70 deg, saturday; Is deg. lowest,
Monday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26
NOTICE.

Whereas my wife,, Jane Reed, has left my bed
and board without lust cause or provocation.
| hereby forbid all persons from harboring
or trusting her ON my account, as | shall pay
no debts OF her contracting after this date.
MYRON REED.
RIPToS, VI, Juns 3. 1908.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-06-26

Up-to-Date Place to Shop.
BECKWITH & COM PANY.