Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-04-29
MlDDLEBURY LOCALS.

Col. and Mrs. S. A. Isley have returned
from an extended trip in California.
Mr.. Ryan, former business man, but
now of Orwell was in town recently
Mrs. John Brainerd and two sons of
Boston are at the Addison for a few
weeks stay.
Mrs. C. f. Rich, who suffered a severe
attack of the grip Friday night, is
much better.
Mrs. Mary Boylan, who has been ill
with grip for the past week, is again
able to be out.
Miss Alice Flint, of New York city,
visited her aunt, Mrs. E. 2. Cushman,
during the week.
Special attention is called to F. S.
Writings ad. on page and A. ID.
Barter's on the editorial page.
Mark Boylan who has been spending
the past few days with his mother, Mrs
Mary Boylan, has returned to Rut-
land.
Mrs. Emma Booth and Harry Booth
of Plattsburg were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. William Cushman during the
week.
George Daniels, of Portland, Me-, has
been called home on account of the
serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Edward
Daniels.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bond, who have
recently sold their home on Seminary
street. are moving into the Skill house
on South Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 7. Calhoun were
called to Vergennes Saturday afternoon
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Calhoun's
brother, William Jones.
The BIG drive of logs for the pulp mill
was put over the falls the past week,
beginning Friday afternoon. Many
watched the drive with great interest
The "Crysta Mirror" entertainment
by the College girls, at Taylor hall Satur-
day evening, drew quite crowd VINO
were apparently well pleased with the
performance.
Andrew F. Rock, Rutland railroad
conductor, who formerly ran between
Ordensburg. n. Y, and this place, was
married at the former place Monday to
Mrs. Abbie NJ. Evans.
A man and a hog he was trying to
drive furnished free show Monday
afternoon on Main Estreeet. Piggy won
out and was loaded into wagon ana
carried after an hours fun.
Mrs. Florence Smith went to Rutland
Saturday, called there by the serious
illness of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Gill
man, who has typhoid fever. She re-
turned Monday, bringing her grandson
with her.
Jesse Latterell attempted to cross a
/ log lam in the eddy below the bridge
Saturday and went through and dlsap-
peared. He bobbed up serenely, how
ever, and was pulled out more frightened
than hurt.
Bruno LaCroix received word last
week that his brother, Joseph LaCroiX
of West Rutland, was very ill with an
attack of pneumonia and that the wife
of the latter had just died from the
same disease.
The House has agreed to the Senate
amendments to the Postal bill, allowing
r. f. d. carriers to carry merchandise
for patrons for pay upon request, but
forbids their soliciting or taking sub
scriptions or orders.
Mrs. Jason Duclaw was in Burlington
last Saturday. Her sister, Mrs Joseph
Doaner, who has been at the Mary
Fletcher hospital for the past thirteen
weeks returned home with her. Mrs
Doaner is as comfortable as could be
expected at this writing,
Another landmark of ancient Middle
bury was removed on Friday, when
Frank Lasher tore down the small dwell
ing house that stood beside his residence
on South street. The building was
erected before 1900.
VIM. H. McCourtie of Westport,
Conn, made this Office a pleasant call
Friday. He sells flour and sold to the firm
of Vallette q Co. that occupied the
Register building years ago as a flour
and grain store. He says that Middle
bury has greatly improved since those
days.
Mrs George E. Marshall sustained a
slight stroke of paralysis Friday after
noon, which has affected her speech and
rendered her condition more feeble.
This last is the fourth time she has been
stricken and her general condition is
very much weakened. The physicians
who are in attendance say there is a
chance for her to partially recover.
At the last meeting of Middlebury
Grange the members enjoyed very in
teresting literary repast in the shape of a
roll call from A. to G. inclusive, and
each member responded with something
good. About 100 were present. The
next meeting will be held Friday even
ing, May 10, when a good class will be
initiated the work being on the first
and second degrees. After which there
will be a roll call from @. to II.
Mrs. S. N. Bacon, of Academy street,
went to New York Saturday in response
to telegram announcing the death of
: her father, William DeVere. The de.
r ceased was a widely known theatrical
man. He was injured two years ago in
: railroad wreck, since which time he
has been in a hospital in New York
receiving treatment, and was expected
to be out soon. He was a resident OF
Middlebury some 80 years ago, and will
be remembered by many of the Older
residents. Mr.. DeVere was about &C
years of age. The funeral was held
Tuesday.
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