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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28
Said He Was Insane.

A southwest Missouri paper tells OF
a mar who was being tried on a charge
of insanity down in Ozark county re-
Gently. What do you, do for a living?"
he was asked. 81 am a singer" re.
piled the man. what class of m-siC
do you sing?" was asked. well" re-
piled the man, Gust at present I am
learning a new song called Navajo"
1t took the jury just n minute to
adiudge him inSG.Ie.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28
Build and Kick Afterwards.

The fact that Greene county needs
q new courthouse causes the Spring.
field Republican to say: Zone way to
build a courthouse would be to go and
build it, and let the kickers kick after
wards"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28

The strike Of packing house EN-
ployes, begun nine days before, and
which had demoralized the packing in
dustry throughout the country, was
settled at Chicago, on the Goth, at a
conference between representatives Of
the packers, the officials Of the Meat
Cutters union, and representatives Of
All the allied trades employed at the
stock yards. The whole controversy
will be submitted to a board Of arbi-
tration
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28
Harvey FeurerbOrn.

Harvey Feuerborn, aged 80, a we'll
known wholesale toy and notion mer'
chant of st. Louis, died the other day,
after a lingering illness. He was also
we'll known in politics, representing the
republican party in the city central
committee from the Tenth ward, and
was the republican candidate for pres
idential elector for the Tenth congress
sional district.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28
Stricken with Heart Disease.

Mrs. Mary F. Seaman, a well-knowl
figure in social circles of st. Louis, died
suddenly at her residence, 1885 Lucas
avenue. While standing at a door di'
erecting the loading of some furniture
which was being taken to the house in
Cahokia, H., where she was born, she
was stricken with heart disease, and
died before a physician could reach
her. She never spoke after collapsing.
Pettis County Snake Doctor Dead.
James NJ. Wilson, Sc years old, died
at his home in Clifton City from in
juries received by being crushed and
scalded by a traction engine. Wilson
was one of the b~est-known characters
in Pettis county, being called the
SNAKE DOCTOR" having acquired the
title from his habit when travelling
over the country of carrying a live
snake in a bag with him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28

A Rome dispatch of the 18th says
1t has been learned that ]. P. Morgan
is in possession of an ancient chasuble
that was stolen from the cathedral of
Aseoli, in 1903. 1t is said in case Mr..
Morgan refuses to restore it to the
Italian ambassador will be directed to
claim it as stolen property.
Jerry j. Hannigan and Charles j.
Denny were, on the 22d, sentenced by
Judge Taylor to serve two years each
In Missouri penitentiary for confessed
participation in bribery during their
terms as members of the st. Louis
house Of delegates. They were taken
to prison the same evening.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28

On the 22i, Carrie Nations career
was temporarily but violently inter-
rupted when A. r. Neighbors, a sa-
1oonkeeper Of Elizabethtown, KY,
struck her twice with a chair, knock
ing her down and producing a scalp
wound. The assault occurred at
Neighbors' saloon, after Mrs. Nation
had berated Neighbors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28

During an electric storm in the
northern part of Bates county light
ming struck a barn and killed Newt
Mckee, a farmer, % years Of age.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28

Judge Upton Muir, of Louisville, KY,
was drowned while bathing in the surf
at Cape May, N. j., on the goth. He
was g e to throw up his hands and
sink beneath the surface, and several
strong swimmers went to his assist
ance, but they failed to find him, de-
spite repeated efforts. Later his body
was recovered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28

A Monet man who has been married
four times tried it again, and his bride
left after two DAYS of bliss.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28

R. A. Carr died at Neosho. He is the
third of the family to die in six
months, his wife and Oldest 0 hav
ing died in the early spring.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28

Another proof that there is little in
a name is shown by the fact that Miss
Vera Small, of Usage, is nearly six feet
tall and weighs 164 pounds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-07-28
Wasn't Sure 1t WINS Carrie,

attempt to organize the county as q
municipal township.
Wasn't Sure 1t Was Carrie.
The Nevada Post has a long and in
teresting story about Carrie Nation be-
ing in town. The only flaw in the
story was the fact that the Post wasn't
sure it was Carrie.
Farmer Falls in Well.
L. X. Turner, 70 years old, residing
about three miles from New Franklin,
fell into a we'll 65 feet deep on his
farm, and received injuries which may
cause his death.
Drowned in Presenc of Mother.
Wiley Bollman was drowned in the
river at st. Louis in the presence of
his widowed mother, Mrs. Rachael
Bollman, who was powerless to aid
him.
Mrs. ". J.. Hughes.
Mrs. Estelle Hughes, wife Of V. j
Hughes, of Fayette, died in Versailles
Sha was 3S years old. The remains
were sent to Fayette for interment.
The Odd Fellows Home.
The Missouri Odd Fellows home al
Liberty at present shelters 81 children
and 81 adults. A new buildings, to
cost SIS, 900, is being constructed.
E - -
Lightning Kills Farmer.
During an electric storm in The
northern part Of Bates county light
ming struck a barn and killed New
Mckee, a farmer, % years Of age.
Little In n Name.
Another proof that there is little |.
a name is shown by the fact that Miss
Vera Small, Of Usage, is nearly six fee
tall and weighs 1854 pounds.
Third to Die In Six Months.
r. A. Carr died at Neosho. He Is thu
third of the family to die in 81,
months, his wife and oldest o hav
ing died in the early spring.
IL T.grL Luck. ,
A Monet man who has been married
four times tried it again, and his brid'
left after two DAVIS of bliss.
LH
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
WEST SALISBURY.

Mrs. Martha f., wife of Lewis Benson,
died at the Mary Fletcher hospital Feb.
10. Her funeral was very largely at
tended from the NJ. f. church in this
place Sunday the 2lst, the pastor, Rev.
w. II. Hammersley, officiating.
The Sunday schools of East Middle
bury, West Salisbury and Leicester are to
hold a rally with the Sunday school at
Salisbury, Thursday, March 10th, during
the afternoon and evening. The field sec
rotary of the State Sunday School associa-
ton, Rev. f. NJ. Fuller, will be present and
give an address at both sessions. Special
music has been provided by the several
schools represented and the day will be
filled with pleasure and profit Supper
will be served as picnic, each lady pro-
viding a basket. The Salisbury Sunday
school will furnish hot coffee. A hearty
invitation is extended to all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
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CORNWALL.

The vote for license this year was 16
yes, last year "A.
For want of choppers there is very
little swapping being done this win
ter.
The fine sleighing has enabled people
to finish their winters work in good
shape.
Bee men complain that their bees are
dying from the effects of the cold
winter.
Miss Katharine Griswold goes on
Saturday for a visit to her nephew and
his family.
Quite number of our people are
hauling slate from Fairhaven to cover
their buildings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hart Sellingham, of
Ticonderoga, N. Y, were recent guests
at F. d. SearPs.
Town meeting passed off very pleas
antly, nearly the entire board of officers
We're reelected. No license gave big
majority.
Miss Jennie Brown an officer in the
Industrial school at Vergennes is in
town for weeks visit at her fathers,
Frank Brown.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
BOND BROS.

her burial on Saturday following, and
the little sufferer was laid at rest in the
family lot in Maple Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Ruth Wright passed away on
Thursday morning after a lingering ill
ness of two years, during which she has
suffered severely from pain and nervous
prostration. She was the youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wales
and early in life was united in marriage
to Daniel Wright. who went away some
three years ago. Since then she has
resided with her only child, Miss Sadie
Wright, who survives her. She early
made profession of faith in Christ and
was consistent member of the local NJ.
L. church. Her funeral was held from
her late home on Saturday last. Her
former pastor. Rev. r. L. Thompson, of
Brandon, officiated. Burial was in the
family lot in Maple Grove cemetery.
Town meeting passed off very quietly
and the business was transacted with
dispatch. Quite a number of old officers
remained. l.. O. Thompson, the new
selectman, will be valuable acquisition
to the board as he will bring thorough
knowledge of caring for the wants and
needs of the town. He is a fine financier
and these lines will be sharply looked
after. L. C. Drollette was reelected
road commissioner by reclamation, an
unheard of thing here for years. H. l..
Thompson was called as trustee for the
library fund for the second term of five
years. The election of G.. E. Smith as
school commissioner was well timed,
Mr.. Smith being "school man. The
license vote was 81 no, 10 yes. The
town officers are: Moderator, Rev. w.
w. Smith; town clerk, II. L. Thompson;
selectmen, W. w. Kingsland, c. S.
James, l.. o. Thompson treasurer, G.
E. Child; constable, l.. n. Rivers; listers,
E F. Cowles, A. W. Sturtevant, P f.
Dillon; auditors, c. X. Smith, Martin f.
Sprague, j. S. Shaw; trustee of public
money. g. E. Child town grand jurors,
NJ. n. Baker, Z. f. Cowles; road commits
sioner, L. c. Drolette; school director,
C. S. Smith. Tax, 81.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
BRIDPoRT.

Frank Sunderland is ill.
Mrs. F. E. Towner is visiting in Wills
boro.
J. r. Rice is recovering from his recent
illness.
j. c. Sollace, of Ludlow, was a recent
visitor in town.
F. c. Crane has been greatly troubled
with rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Wolcott, of Cream
Hill, were in town Monday.
There were no services in the Congre-
gational church last Sunday.
Communion will be observed at the
Congregational church March 9th.
Seven couples from here attended the
dance in Middlebury last Friday night.
Pauline, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Fletcher, is ill with tonsil-
tits.
Horace Payne expects to move soon
to the farm of his father-in-law, j. u.
LamOs.
The Sunday school rally will be held
at the Congregational church Saturday,
March 5. Both Sunday schools are cor
daily invited to be present, also all
interested in the cause.
Among those who attended the Old
Folks Dance in Middlebury last Friday
night were DR.. and Mrs. IL. l.. Town
send, Mr. and Mrs. d. E, Mvrick, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred ST. John, Mr.. andaNlrs T.
w. Fletcher, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Fletch
er, Mr. and Mrs. William Grandey, Mr..
and Mrs. r. L. Hemenway.
Remember the concert given by the
Middlebury College Glee club boys in
the NJ. f. church on Wednesday evening,
March 9th. The programme will include
popular selections by the club, vocal
quartettes. also an instrumental quar-
tette, and recitations and readings by
popular reciter Come and spend an
enjoyable evening for only twenty-five
cents
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
SAILS BURY.

Don't forget the tambourine drill and
comedy Wednesday evening, March 9th
at the town hall given by the Grange.
The proceeds are to go toward the piano
debt.
The next grange meeting will be held
March 8. The first and second degrees
will be conferred. Question for discussion
SIS State and National aid advisable for
the building of roads"
Mrs. Jane Race an old resident of Sails
bury, died at the home of her daughter
Mrs. George Whittemore in Ripton, Feb.
Goth. Mrs Race was member of the
congregational church here for many
yea rs iand during her long residence i'll
own gained many friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
Samples Given Away, 683.

On Feb. 18th DR.. Merrow's assistant
gave away at the Addison house 6S3 free
samples of his wonderful system renova-
tor, medicine that had never been
heard of in this locality before Today
every drug store in Middlebury
is selling System Renovation and accord
ing to the reports it is not only having a
wonderful sale but is giving great salts
faction and as six months treatment
is sold for 81. 20 days treatment for 80
cents or a 80 days treatment for % cents
and guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded by each druggist and
also backed up by a guarantee by the
doctor, therefore no one trying it runs
any risk, it is no wonder that it has a
great sale. advt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
NEW HAVEN.

Mrs. w. Garrow is visiting relatives in
Ferrisburgh.
Miss Charlotte Hoffnagle is visiting
friends in Connecticut.
Silas Doud has returned from visiting
his brother in Alabama.
Charles Golf of Addison was the recent
guest of w. NJ. Mcintyre.
II. d. Hoffnage of Ticonderoga, n.
Y, was in town on Saturday.
Miss Molie Sherman was given a
surprise party Monday evening.
Joyce Kingsley was at home from
Burlington college over Sunday.
Miss Cecil Dupontee is the guest of her
grandfather, Mr.. Moses Dupontee.
Harry Danbrooke sold his cattle and
farming tools at auction last Monday.
There was no opposition to the graded
school expressed at the town meeting.
Thirty-eight people attended the whist
club at the town hall Monday evening.
Arthur Human of Center Rutland
was the guest of his parents over Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Wheeler recently
entertained the New Haven whist
club.
John Welcome of Underhill former
resident of this town was in town last
week.
Sherrod Brown has nented his farm
for the coming year TO Mr.. Daniels of
Barnumtown.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
WEYBRIDGE.


G. Ii. Sprigg is about the same.
The schools are already being allotted
their teachers for the spring term. Mon
ument school, Miss McMurtry. retained;
Pulp mill, Miss Shea also retained; Stone
House, Miss Mollie Hamilton; Village,
Miss Kingsland retained.
Charles Child is home from New York
city for a short vacation, the guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Child.
Charles is still inspector of the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Co. with headquarters at
Brooklyn. Honesty and good habits
will tell even in our cities.
The ladies of the NJ. E. Church will
give social at the residence of w. b.
Child on the evening of Wednesday,
March o. A brief literary programme
will be given and coffee, pie and dough-
nuts will be served. A good time is
expected and cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
Emma, the little daughter of Grant
and Margrett Sturtevant, died quite
suddenly at her home ON Thursday morn
ing She had been i'll with grip, but no
serious result was anticipated until the
end came. She has always been frail
and has been very tenderly cared for by
her parents, who have the deep sym
pathy of many friends. Rev. A. Nc
Kinley conducted the service attending
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04

many of their friends, not members,
were invited which was much enjoyed.
Arrangements have been made for
Rev. Edward NJ. Fuller, field secretary
of the State Sunday school association,
to hold rallies in this district as follows,
March 9th in Shoreham, March 18th in
Orwell and March Sth in Whiting. The
meeting in Shoreham occurring on Sun
day will occupy the usual Sunday school
hour after the morning service and will
include music, few recitations by the
children, paper and an address by Rev.
Fuller A session will also be held in
evening when Mr.. Fuller and others will
give addresses. 1t is expected that Rev.
and Mrs. B. Swift of Orwell will be
present. A cordial invitation is extended
to all members of the Sunday school
including the home department, all
others who are interested in the Sunday
school and all those who would like to
become interested.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
VERGENN ES.

The city election passed off very
quietly and resulted as follows DR..
Frank C. Phelps, mayor without opposi-
ton as was the following board of alder
men: c. Z. Stebbins, r. W. McCuen,
j. w. Ryan, DIR. j. c. Hindes, Jubie
Daniels, Patrick Ryan; F. c. futile was
reelected city clerk; Timothy Dillon,
city sheriff; 7. c. Middlebrook first con-
Stable, George Myatt, second constable,
both of whom were given jurisdiction of
the State; g. F. O. Kimball, F. NJ Moul-
ton, w. w. Hawkins, listers: George F..
Young, street commissioner; c.. A.
Hoffnagle, w. II. Norton, Henry
Goyett, water commissioners; S. d.
Miner, F. NJ. Crosby, j. H. Donnelly,
auditors; G. f, Parker, superintendent
of schools; Rev. r. r. Davies, c. E..
Parker, w G. Bixby, library committee;
A. B. Booth, trustee of public money;
S. S. Gaines, Thomas Mack and N j.
McCuen We're appointed by the mayor as
committee to investigate as to the
ACCESSIBILITY of establishing a municipal
electric light plant tax voted, 70 cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
Mrs. A. A. Briggs visited her aunt,
Mrs. Joseph Robinson in West Rochester
the first of the week.
HANCOCK.

Mrs. Arthur Mears. who was consider
ably injured by being thrown from a
sleigh few days since, is gradually
improving.
Mrs. Henry Boyd died at her home
here Feb Goth. after an illness of about
two weeks The funeral was from the
house and interment in the village Gene
terry.
The school at the Branch closed Feb.
Goth. Number of pupils IA, attendance
Il 1924. Worth Shampney had no
absent marks during year. Lulu Whit
tier absent Il days during year. The
per cent of standing of pupils was as
follows: Above %, Joseph Goodyear;
above 80, Worth Shampeney, Phil
Fiske, Willie Belden. Gurden Whittier;
above 80, Mabel Address, Lulu Whittier,
Eta Whittier, Della Belden, Freddie
Belden, Rita Fiske, Floyd Whittier;
above 70, Cleve Address, John Address.
Lizzie Shampeney, teacher.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
RIPTON.

George Clark of Rochester, was in town
last Saturday.
Rev. f. S. Vradenburgh returned from
Mooers, n. Y, last Monday.
S C. Gibbs made a business trip of
four or five days duration to Hubbardton
last week.
The Methodist pastor went to Mooers,
n. Y, last week to help in a revival in
progress there.
Seven below on the Goth, and three on
the 9th, who said that the back bone of
the winter was broken?
Timothy Billings is back from Auburn,
N. Y, and is very quiet as to the cause
of his trip, which appears to have done
him good.
Mrs Jane Race, widow of the late
John Race of Salisbury, died at her SON
in-laws, George Whittemore's on the
2Sth, at the age of about 80 years, of old
age.
In the absence of the pastor last Sun
day Jason Billings preached, in the fore
noon, a very acceptable sermon on
"Watching Christ" and the attendance
was good considering the weather. In the
evening the regular Epworth League
service subject "Princely Men in the
Heavenly Kingdom, led by Miss
Blanche Newton, and followed by a
talk by j. S. Chandler on 1.-The Precious
Blood.
At our town meeting G. j. Hodges
was elected moderator; 7. Billings, clerk
A. A. Fletcher, R. II. Fisher and Will
Sherman, selectmen; T. Billings, treas
urer; H. f. Day, constable and collector
E. C. Gibbs, d. W. Smith and G. j. Hold
ges. listers; E. G. Gibbs, G. j. Hodges
and H. j. Spoor, auditors; Frank Fittz
road commissioner; A. Cram, n. S.
Boynton and j. Murray, fence viewers
S. c. Gibbs, C. H. Spoor and r. j. Bee
man, grand jurors; G. j, Flanders, in
spector of leather; Fl. l.. Wood, pound
keeper; w. Sherman, surveyor of wood
and lumber; j. S. Chandler, trustee OF
U. S. surplus fund; w. Calvin, overseel
of poor and agent; A. A. Fletcher, schoo
director; G.. E. Farr, library trustee; tan
200 per cent; 40 for roads, 20 for school
so for bonded debt, and balance for gen
eral purposes. Ten dollars was appro
priated to G. A. r. for Memorial day
The real fight was over road commits
sioner on which seven ballots was haC
F. Fittz winning out with Al votes with
93 cast. Vote on license, AS no and 81
yes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04
EAST MlDDLEBURY.

G. A. Peck was in st. Adams on bust
ness during the week.
William Guyett and daughter, Miss
Bertha, are the guests of Mrs. Charles
Demo.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Allen, of Bristol,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
A lien during the week.
The village schools closed on Thursday
of last week. 1t is expected that the
spring term will commence about
April LIST.
About so was realized by the Ladies'
Aid society from the concert given by
the Ladies' Glee club of Mddlebury
college, on Thursday evening of last
week.
Frank Shackett, formerly of Middle
bury village, has leased the Douglass
market in this place and commenced
operations this week. His family occupy
the tenement vacated by Charles Brush.
C. p. Gipson, one of the old residents
of the town, died at the home of Horace
Elmer on North street Sunday evening,
after short illness. The deceased was
formerly resident of Salisbury, having
resided in that village for many years,
and where he had large circle of
Friends. Mr. Gipson was 93 years of age
and Is survived by two sons, Geo. H., of
and Frank Gipson, of Wood
stock, Ont. On account of the inability
of the latter to reach here the funeral
Services were deferred until Thursday,
when they were held at the home of
George ii. Gipson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-04

The Ladies' Union served dinner at
the town hall town meeting day and
cleared $500.
their son which was born Feb 22nd,
Edward S. Dana after Mr.. Dana's
father.
Prof. Howard of Mddlebury college
gave a very interesting lecture Thursday
evening on the True Glory of a
Nation"
Frank Brooks of Anthony, Kansas
called on old friends here last week He
formerly lived in Brooksville and was
one of the proprietors of the Brooks axe
factory.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Wilson have the
sympathy of the community in the loss
of their infant daughter Elizabeth Julia.
The funeral was held from the home
last Friday, Rev. c. II. Dutton ofiiciat-
ing.
Mrs. d. d. Hoffnagle of Ticonderoga,
n. Y, is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Wilson. She slipped on
the ice at the junction the morning she
came to New Haven and dislocated her
elbow.
Moses Dupontee had an auction of
stock, farming tools, household goods,
etc, Thursday at his premises. He has
sold his farm to Mr.. Allen who now lives
on the farm which he purchased of
Woodbury. Durfee about year ago
Officers elected at town meeting last
Tuesday, moderator, G. S. Dana; town
clerk clerk and treasurer, A. p. Roscoe
selectmen, A. b. HofTnagle, II. f. Taylor
J. E. Cowles; Listers, w. w. Hubbard,
j, f. Cowles, N j. Rose; school director
for 3 years H. NJ. Balm auditors, w. NJ.
Mcintyre, f. a. Langdon, G. f. Palmer;
trustees public money, A. p. Roscoe, NJ
J. Landon; town agent, VI. J. Landon.
Voted tax, 80 cents on dollar, License
vote 80 no, ~ yes.