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The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Pun Won Promotion.

Perhaps the earliest instance of
ecclesiastical promotion won by pun
is that of curate named Joseph.
who was prompted by Swift to take
this text for sermon preached in
ST. Patrick's Cathedral. Dublin. be-
fore the vireroy, Butler" the Duke
of Ormond: yet did not the chief
Butler remember Joseph, but forgat
him."
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Mine peXeIorment

Few people realize the extent Of the
underground workings of gold mine.
One mine in the Cripple Creek dis
trict. Colorado, has over twenty-six
miles of development underground.
and is adding to this territory about
four miles year. 1t would require a
week of walking, riding and climbing
to inspect even half of this mine.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
UNDERGROUND Lavatories.

The public works committee OF Bir-
mingham. England, in submitting to
the city council proposition for the
construction of an additional under
ground lavatory, etc. announces that
where small charges are made there
are profit possibilities in conveniences
of this kind. The committee said that
the four underground lavatories, etc.
were paying the city net profit of
81 433 year.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
of'5everyday use in the market and
who is reasonably satisfied with the
old. we would, suggest that a trial Of
Defiance Cold Water Starch be made
at once. Not alone because It Is guar
anteed by the manufacturers to be su-
perior to any other brand. but because
each l0c package contains 16 ozs..
while all the other kinds contain but
y ozs. 1t is safe to say that the lady
who once uses Defiance Starch will use
no other. Quality and quantity must
win.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
NaIue of Readinn Habit

There is a gentle, but perfectly ir-
resistible coercion in habit of read
ing well directed. over the whole
tenor of mans character and con-
duct. which is not the least effectual
because it works insensibly and be-
cause it is really the last thing ne
dreams of.-Sir John Herschel.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Toad a oevourer Of Insects.

IN one toad's stomach have been
found "a thousand-leg-worms, in an
others 81 tent-caterpillars. in anoth-
er's 65 gipsy-moth caterpillars and
yet in another's So army worms.
Thirty large caterpillars have been
fed to a toad in less than three
ho,lrs.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Pail Rate QdditX.

It costs nearly 50 more to go on an
excursion train from Berlin to Basle.
Switzerland, than from Basle to Ber-
lin. The difference is due to the fact
that in one direction the baggage is
free. but not in the other; wherefore
a reduction is made in the latter case
in the price of the ticket.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Eccentric Grave Digger.

An eccentric Shropshire, England.
sexton. who has just died at an ad-
vanced age. had been for over sixty
one years connected with Wellington
parish church as gravedigger and sex
ton. The man had never ridden in a
train or any other kind of vehicle.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Manted a Chanqe

A little boy whose mother had for
hidden him to do something that he
wanted very much to do walked quiet
ly out of the room. In few moments
he returned and remarked: Il have
been to ask Papa to marry another
woman."-wpman's Home compan'
ion,
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hair
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o
We, thS undersigned, have known Y. J. Chene,
for thRar Is years, and believe him perfectly hoI
orAbis'iu all bdsiness transactions and nnAnciAi,
able carry any obligations made by his fria.
wALpiNo, KrSsaS q MAnyTs.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, q
Hairs Catarrh euro is taken internally, Actiu
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of II q
systep. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents p
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halis Family Pills for constipation.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Lose Suit for $4,000, 900.

The heirs of a Frenchman named
Tliery. who died in Venice in 1876.
claim that Napoleon took 100000
belonging to their ancestor, says the
Paris Matin. They have unsuccess-
fully sued the French government for
its return.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
onIy a Lesser Misfortune.

There are numerous societies which
pay an allowance to the relatives OF
people in case of death of the member.
There appears to be a good opening
for organizations that will pay money
to members in cases of birth. 1t
costs to be born, as well as to die.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Linn and Unicorn.

The lion is the emblem Of Eng
land and the unicorn of Scotland.
On the union of Scotland and Eng
land in 1903. one of the lions was re-
moved from the British coat Of arms,
and the unicorn substituted.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Why Bread Ia Toasted.

We toast bread not merely to brown
it. but to take out all the moisture
possible. that it may be more easily
moistened with the saliva and thus
easily digested; then we brown It to
give 1t better flavor.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
A eruesome Rosary.

A rosary which would be a treas
uIo for the Thirteen club has been
brought home recently by traveller
in Tibet. 1t comes from Lhasa. and Is
formed of 113 rings made from the
skulls of 113 priests.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Nietd of Wheat.

The average yield of wheat to the
acre in Europe is thirty-eight bushels.
Much more labor and fertilizer Is
given grain fields in the old countries
than in ours.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
British West Africa,

The British possessions in West AZ
rica cover 100000 square miles. con-
tanning 2O.0O0,OOO negroes. and easily
capable of producing yearly cotton
crop of 10000 900 bales.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Iapane.e Letter Writina.

The Japanese address their letters
the reverse of what We do, writing
the country first. then the city. the
street and number, and the name last
of all.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Ihi, Will lnterest Motbsrs.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, nurse in
Children's Home, New York, Cure Fever
fshness. Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders,
move and regulate the bowels aud destroy
Worms. Sold by all Druggists, 25c Sample
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Leroy N. Y.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
We,shnen AduI,erate MIX.

Mr.. Fordham. an English magis-
trate. says that nine out of ten people
summoned for milk adulteration are
Welsh.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Personality Also.

A successful singer says that one
must have more than fine voice in
this age of the world in order to be
heard.-Earl NJ. Pratt.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Do Your Fee, Ache and Bump

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Swollen, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns and
Bunions. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, CSC. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
comba. the Locust Plaque.

Great success has attended the et-
forts of the troops and coast guards
in Egypt to combat the locust plague
by destroying the young insects with
out wings.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Bamboo a Vegetable.

One variety of bamboo is cultivated
as a vegetable and the young shoots
eaten like asparagus. or they may be
salted, picked or preserved.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
pumo Water by Electricity.

Electricity carried overland by wire
some distance is being used in Oregon
to pump water in irrigating farms. II
the experiment proves successful, the
system will be developed further.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Dir. Effect. Of Poverty.

The mean longevity of the poor in
Italy is only twenty-eight years. while
that of the well-to-do classes is fifty.
five years.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
The Albany, Denver.

Under new management. Newly
Furnished. Table maintained on high
est plane of excellence. Popular
prices. Headquarters for mining men,
stockmen and merchants. Have your
mail addressed care of THE Albany"
Take Seventeenth street car at Union
depot.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Lewis "Single Binder" The richest
quality cigar on the market at straight Sc.
Always reliable. You pay 1Oc for cigars
not 30 good. Lewis Factory, Peoria, ILL.,
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Rabbits Ruin RANGES.

Owing to the destruction of grass
by rabbits several pastoral, stations
in Queensland have had to be aban.
doned.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Lord Kitchener has made up
mind never to marry. In other wort
he wishes American girls to unde
stand that he doesn't need the mons ey
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
A Woman at twenty-five.

A man can work If he is one-sided
or defective. but not so woman. IF"
says Clouston. "she be not more or
less finished and happy at 25. she will
never be."-Medical Record
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Smokers find Lewis "Single Binder
iOc brands. Lewis Factory. Peoria, Ill.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Wher Your Grocer Says

he does not haye DEFIANCE Starch. you
may be sure he Is afraid to keep it un-
til his stock of IL OF. packages are
sold. Defiance starch is not only bet
ter than any other Cold Water Starch.
but contains'l6 oz; to the package and
sells for same money as 12' OF. brands.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Scientists say it's the sleep YOU get
before midnight that does you most
good" Nonsense, It's the sleep /
get after I'm called in the morning that
makes me feel good"
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Trap Salmon,

Fish traps for the. first time in the
history of British Columbia, are now
used to catch salmon.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Reduces Russian Holidays.

The czar has sanctioned Ieduc.
tion in the excessive number OF holi
days observed in Russia.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

You say her. singing charms you
ear. May l ask. which ear?" Ger
tainly. my ear for music"
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Miss Eskimo-Don't you think you
had better be going? It's nearly mid
night Mr.. Blubber-Why, no. darling!
1t won't be midnight for two months
vet
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Mrs Brown-She seems to have got
over the death of her first husband.
Mr.. Brownies. but her second hus-
band hasn't.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

"Who told you that Jim was doctor
= ing with a Chinaman?" He did. He
said he was trying the Kee Lee cure. :"
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as
= cough cure.-J. w. OBRIEN. BIZ Third Ave.
NJ, Minneapolis. MINI, Jan. 9, 1900.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Some men get there because they al
pushers. and some others because the
are kickers.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

She was 50 pleased when he called
sher peach that they soon became a
pair. ,t
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

She evidently asked that question
out of idle curiosity" you misjudge
her: her curiosity is never idle =
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

This Is the time OF year u eat q cum
bers and they W up -.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
BID Name for Small Girl.

A little colored girl in North Caro-.
lima bears the following royal name:
Alexandra Hesse Beulah Betty vir.
ginia Isabella Morrison.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

As the bride never marries the best
man at her wedding. naturally many
marriages are failures.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Train UP child in the way he
should go and KEEP along with him
yourself
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

The man who is as strict with him
self he is with his children general
~ isn't any too strict with his chill
iren.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

A friendless man Is one who 10 learn
ing to play a cornet.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Peru's Formulation.

The present population of Peru does
act exceed 100000.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You uave Always Bought.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Try me Just once and am sure {
come again. Defiance Starch.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Get Soap From a Tree.

Good soap is made from the soap
trea &C Florida.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Leap year is already more than half
gone Hurry up, girls.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Important to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle of CASToR1A,
safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that It
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

sincerely
S5 i5s fiifE ss Co. Lynn. n...
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
The case of rIrs. Lennox, which follow

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM: Last winter 1
broke down suddenly and had to seek the
advice of doctor. felt sore all over, with
. pounding in my head, and dizziness which
I had never experienced before. / had
miserable appetite, nothing tasted good. an(>
gradually my health broke down completely
The doctor said had female weakness, but,
although I took his medicine faithfully. l
found no relief
"After two months decided to try what
q change would do for me- and as Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was
strongly recommended to me l decided to
try it. Within three days felt better, my
appetite returned, and l could sleep. In
another week l was able to sit up part OF
the day, and in ten days more 1 was well.
My strength had returned. gained fourteen
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
A HEAVY LOAD.

To lift that load off the stomach take
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what
you eat. Sour stomach, belching, gas on
stomach and all disorders of the stomach
that are durable, and instantly relieved
and permanently cured by the use of
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. S. P. Storrs, a
druggist at 297 Main street, New Britain
Conn. says: 'Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is
giving such universal satisfaction and is
so surely becoming the positive relief and
subsequent cured for this distressing all
ment, | feel that | am always sure to
satisfy and crafty my customers by
recommending it to them. l write this
to show how well the remedy is spoken
of here" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure was dis
covered after years of scientific expert
ments and will positively cure all stomach
troubles. Sold by M. r. Burt, and South
Side Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
HEALTHY MOTHERS.

Mothers should always keep in good
bodily health. They owe it to their
children. Yet it is no unusual sight to
see mother, with babe in arms, cough
ing violently and exhibiting all the
symptoms of consumptive tendency.
And why should this dangerous con-
dition exist, dangerous alike to mother
and child when Dr. Boschee's German
Syrup would put stop to it at oncef
No mother should be without this old
and tried remedy in the house-for its
timely use will promptly cure any lung,
throat or bronchial trouble in herself or
her children. The worse cough or cold
can be speedily cured by German Syrup;
so can hoarseness and congestion of the
bronchial tubes. 1t makes eXpectoration
easy, and gives instant relief and refresh
ing rest to the cough-racked consump-
tive. New trial bottles, 25c; large size
15c. At Nj. r. Burt's
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
WEST BRIDPORT.

Edward Wilkinson has completed his
engagement with w. c. Foote, Jr., of
Port Henry and returned home.
Mark Williams, who has been ill of
pneumonia, is fast recovering.
Thomas Scott, brother who lives
with Mrs. Akin Dukett, is i'll and con-
fined to his bed.
John II Witherell who lately had a
stroke of paralysis, is slowly gaining,
George French of Addison, who had a
shock at Lewis Dumas, is failing.
Lake Champlain froze over Friday
night but the winds of Saturday cleared
it of ice again.
The fishing season has nearly closed.
Mrs. Carrie Wilkinson went to Lewis,
n. Y, to visit her mother, Mrs. Mahala
Allen Monday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
SHORE HAM,

Mrs. B. w. Burleigh is visiting rela-
tives in Whitehall.
Mrs. Manley Haseltine is in critical
condition from pneumonia.
Leon Boulia, who is teaching in Monk
ton, is at home for ten days.
Mrs. H. o. Hammer of Superior, Wis,
is in town called here by the death of her
uncle, DIR. w. n. Plat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moore of Bur-
lington were in town Thursday to attend
the funeral of DR.. w. N. Platt.
There was an entertainment in Acad-
envy hall Wednesday evening Nov. %,
for the benefit of st. Genevieve church.
As it is nearly time for the annual cleo
ton of officers, it is hoped that all mem
bers of Shoreham Grange will be present
at the next meeting on the Goth.
The funeral of DR.. w. N. Platt was
held Thursday from the Congregational
church. DIR. Smart officiated at the
services assisted by the Rev. T. A. Carl.
son. The floral tributes were many and
it showed the high esteem in which he
was held.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
RIPToN.

II. l. Spoor is seriously sick.
1t is q baby boy at Will Clark's.
Mrs. D. w. Smith is slowly on the
gain.
Zero was the story the thermometers
told on the II inst.
Miss Idea Brown fell and broke her
arm few days ago.
George Woodbury. and wife of Weston
are visiting friends here.
Dustin Shaw has been stopping with
G. l. Flanders for few days.
Samuel King of Bristol, was in town
looking after his interests on the % inst.
Mrs. Claudia Smith of Castleton, is
here caring for her mother Mrs. d. w.
Smith.
Mrs. Cora Murphy of Stockbridge, is
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. q. l.,
Young, on visit.
S. F. Matteson has had made, and put
in his cellar, tank for holding cider
that contains about ninety barrels and
has nearly filled it from his own orchard
During the deer season Clifford Young
shot at large deer but lost him, few
days ago Henry Eubar found the car
caSS OF large deer near where 1Oul9
says he did his shooting.
The school taught in the village by
Miss Mcneil of Weybridge closed Satur-
day. having been a success. In the
evening there was an exhibition in which
pupils from other schools took part
which was very highly spoken Of
The school in District No !, taught by
Miss Adella NJ. Ellis of Salisbury, closed
the 18th having been success. Those
having no marks We're Cassie Boynton
Maude Sparks, Philip Sparks. Those
having the highest percentage of scholar
ship in spelling, history, physiology
arithmetic, reading, geography, anc
grammar were Eliza Barnard, 96.5; AIDE
line Boynton, 94.2; Phillip Sparks, 1873
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
ORW ELL.

Mrs. Marion Hubbard returned from
Whiting Thursday of last week.
Rev. Mr.. Simms of Middlebury preach
ed at the Congregational church Sun
day in exchange with Rev. Mr.. Swift.
. Marshall Roadway and Miss Louise
Blanchard were married by Father Sui
Ivan at his residence, Thursday of last
week.
Our creamery paid 81 cents for butter.
1t is now taking in 5000 lbs. of milk
every other day and the butter is all
made into one pound prints.
George Hammond came up from New
York, Saturday evening to be present
during an operation on his little boy,
Sunday, performed by Drs. S. Murray
and Colby. He returned to New York
Monday.
Parties entered the house of Solomon
Woodland Saturday night, Mr.. Wood
ard lives alone and was at neighbor's
at the time. The parties stole a quantity
of furs of various kinds, also two rifles,
the whole property valued at from Sl25
to $3.50. They were tracked in a north
erly direction, but it is believed they
went and returned through this village
The premises of suspected parties were
searched but nothing found. The tele-
phone brought the news from Middle
bury Monday that two men, Wyman
Odell, %, and Eli Odell, II, had been
arrested on suspicion of being the guilty
parties. Mr. Woodland and d. w. Doane
went out and identified the goods.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
Order OF MOTHERHOOD of wnI.

STATE OF VERMONT. Probate Court.
Be II remembered, that at a session of the
Probate Court, holden nj Middlebury, within
and for the District OF Addison, ON the Esd
day of November, A. ID. 1904.
Present, william ii. Bliss, Judge,
Whereas, a certain instrument of writing,
under SEAL purporting TO be the last will and
testament of William y. Plat, late of
Shoreham in said district. deceased, having
been this day presented TO said court for pro-
bate, and duly filed in the registers office:
Theref ore, il is ordered, that all persons inter-
ested in the estate of said deceased be notified
TO appear before said court, at the probate
office in Middlebury in said district, on the 18th
day of December, A ID. 1904, by publication OF
this order three weeks successfully previous
thereto, in the Middlebury Register, news
paper printed at Middlebury, TO show cause.
If any they may have, why said instrument in
writing should not be proved and allowed,
as the last will ana testament Of the said
deceased.
A true record MABEL \. BLISS,
As Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
WEST SALISBURY.

A. S. Spencer of Boston has been a
recent visitor in town.
Crook and Marceille shipped nearly
two ton of turkeys for the Thanksgiving
trade.
Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Goodrich of Mid
dlebury recently visited Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Crook.
Mrs E. NJ. Jones and son, Earl, are
spending Thanksgiving week in Rutland
with Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Doud.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kent and children
of Randolph have moved and will make
their home with Mr.. and Mrs. S. p.
Leland.
The Ladies' Aid society were enter
tanned most pleasantly at the home of
Mrs. Frank Nelson on East street We'd
nesday afternoon, Nov. l6.
On the evening of Nov. 18th, thirty OF
the neighbors and friends gathered al
the pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs d. E.
Gibson, the occasion being the birthday
of their daughter Mrs. George Parkhill
1t was surprise to her. The evening"
entertainment was pleasant social, in
terspersed with fine music. Fine re-
| freshments were served.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
WEYBRlDGE.

Lewis Nash passed away on Tuesday
morning, Nov. 10, at his home in Wey
bridge, aged 90 years, after lingering
illness of 10 weeks during which time he
suffered severely from bright's disease.
He was son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Nash, and early In life was united in
marriage to Ann Merrill. He is survived
by a wife, a son, Merrill l.. and two
daughters. Stella j. and June L. Nash.
Mr.. Nash made his own funeral ar
rangements, choosing Alexander Ham
iton, Fred Lee, Alonzo Culver and
Tuffield Affair for bearers. Rev, w.
w. Smith officiated. Mr.. Nash was laid
away at rest in the family lot in Maple
Grove cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
LEICESTER.

Willard Hitchcock has returned home,
after spending the summer in Brandon.
H. II. Roberts, who was confined to
his bed several days, is able to be out
again.
Several of the neighbors and friends
met at the home of MIR. and Mrs. Charles
Fiske November 18th and gave them a
pleasant surprise. Mr.. and Mrs. Fiske
expect to leave soon for Worcester, Mass,
to spend the winter with their son.
Charles Farmer and Mrs. Kate Capron
and daughter have exchanged places
with George Farmer for few weeks for
the convenience of boarding the men
who are working for the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Co.
Misses Amy and Julia Brown were
called home Nov ember 18th to attend
the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Mary
Rayno of Brandon. Mrs. Rayno has been
great sufferer for many weeks, her
disease being a cancer. Mrs. Brown,
mother of the deceased, was not able to
attend the funeral.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-25
NEW HAVEN.

Don't forget the Ladies' sale on the
evening of Dec. ID.
The children of Ira Everest are at
present writing, quite sick.
w. M. Stowe and wife attended the
funeral at Weybridge of John P. Brit
tell.
A son has recently arrived to grace
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Hathorne.
The Ladies' Union is expected to meet
at Mrs. Adams next week, Wednesday
afternoon, Nov. 80, for further work
preparatory to the sale.
The chicken pie supper given under
the auspices of the Ladies' Union on
Friday evening of last week, was a
grand success, in point of eatables, at
tendance and receipts. The literary
entertainment consisted of
Piano solo, Miss Sherman
Song, Willie Rousedge
Recitation, Jessie Bowen
Trio, Mrs. Dana, Miss Sanborn,
DIR. Frank Sanborn
Reading, G. F. Dana
Song, Teasing" Willie Rousedge
Reading, Mrs. V. M. Benedict
Duet, Mrs. Carol Bottum
Miss Kate Sanborn
The supper netted about $50.