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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
MlOOLEBURY LOCALS.

Erwin Piper has returned from Boston
Mrs. j. w. Lawrence was in Pittsford
Thursday.
Prof. Burrage is in Boston for a few
days on business
Mrs. Burrage is in New York city visit.
ing friends
Edward Webster and daughter of
Whiting were in town Wednesday.
Miss Ruth Sprague of Brandon was in
town Tuesday the guest of Miss Daisy
Cushman.
Mrs. Z. w. Bird of Seattle, Washing.
ton, has gone to Springfield, Mass, for
the holidays.
Mrs. Kate HURT who has been in town
for several weeks returned to her home
in Goldsboro, n. c., the first of the week.
Miss Alice Brainerd has gone to Balti.
more, Md She will visit her sister. Mrs.
Charles Adams, while away.
Earl Cove, who is an instructor in the
Gunnery school at Washington, Conn,
is visiting in town.
Harry Warner has returned from Ne
hasanee. N. Y, where he was in the EN-
ploy of Seward Webb
Miss Cora Ellen Smith of Addison is
the guest of Mrs. Ada Calender at The
Addison.
The Ladies Library will not be omen
on Wednesday, Christmas day. The fol.
lowing week the library will be open on
Thursday Jan. ed, instead of on January
lst
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
William M. jackson was in BURLINGTON
Wednesday on business.

William M. jackson was in Burlington
Wednesday on business.
Following services will be held in ST.
Stephens church next Wednesday,
Christmas Day 1880 a. M, Holy Com
munion; 1915 a. M, Morning Prayer;
l0:45 a. M, Choral Holy Eucharist and
Sermons. All cordially invited to these
services.
The work of repairing the old and build
ing of new structures, which has been
going on at the government farm for
some time, is nearly completed, and no
expense has been spared to make it one
of the most up to date breeding stations
in this country. This station is for the
breeding of Morgan horses.
COZ Thad NJ. Chapman, chairman of
the Republican state committee, has re-
turned from Burlington, where he has
been in conference with other members
of the committee relative to calling
meeting to decide upon the time and
place for holding a state convention to
elect delegates to the national Republican
convention to be held at Chicago, June
II. The convention will be held some
time in April probably at Burlington.
Another state convention to nominate
candidates for state officers will be held
in June.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Woman Petitioned into Bank
ruptcy

A petition in involuntary bankruptcy
has been filed against Mrs. Eta Mar
Gus, of Burlington. the proprietor of
store. 1t is alleged that Mrs. Marcus
committed an act of bankruptcy in trans
ferring, while insolvent, her stock of
merchandise at the store on North Wi
nooski ave. to j. NJ. Agel. also allowing
him to foreclose a chattel mortgage
which he held on the goods, both acts
being committed, it is alleged, to prefer
him as a creditor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Marriages Will be Given Publicity.

Under new Vermont state law public
ity to marriages of out-of the-state cou-
Piles is assured, the law requiring that a
complete record of all marriages be sent
to the city or town clerk where either of
the contracting parties reside Hereto
fore Stamford, four miles over the Mas
sachusetts line into Vermont, has been a
popular place for Massachusetts couples
wishing to be married without having
the fact made public.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20

Mileage books at Burt's.
Mileage Books at Marshall's.
Xmas goods at e. NJ. Meekers
Call at Gee Sisters, Seymour St.
Direct coffee and tea at Burts.
New prunes at Il. e. Rioh's.
The largest at Winans & Woods.
Buy Xmas fruit at Bonds.
New Era peaches at e. e. Rich's.
Bell boy wanted at The Addison.
New English walnuts at E. f, Rich's.
Fresh No. dgs, 2Oc. pound, at Calvi's.
Fresh vegetables at Woods market.
The best at wnans & Woods.
New buckwheat -four at E. E. Rich's.
Dolls aud Doll Heads at cost. Gee Sisters
New Florida oranges at Benedict's.
Nice fresh Malaga grapes at Joe Calvi's
Fancy Malaga grapes f. E. Rich's.
FoUNp-Lopg lat key. See Register. q
Try new perfumed starch at e. E. Rich's.
Best assortment OF Xmas candies at Bonds
Fancy Cape Cod cranberrie at f. E. Rich's
The cheapest candies at Winans 4 Woods.
Cut flowers at all times at Hunts Green
houses. 42tf
All the leading crackers and cookies at
Bonds.
Get your Holly and cut.howers for Christ.
mas at C. A. Piper's store. still
To RENr-Two pleasant rooms, steam heat.
N. s. Foote.
Hunts plants and Holly at Robbins &
Severance. 5ltlp
Stationery. Get our prices; that's all.
winans g. Woods.
Bright, new. whole walnut meats, so cents
per pound at Benedicts.
Amethyst or Peail Rosary, gold mounted,
warranted for ten years, $3.50. Gee Sisters.
Cigars and smoking articles for Christmas
presents at Calvi's.
Bring your poultry Mondays and Thurs
days to GOrham's.
For sALE-one work horse. A. l.. Payne,
Cornwall. 4It4p
Vermont boiled cider, % cents per quart
bottle, at Benedict's.
The finest assortment OF Christmas ties In
all styles at j.. S. Knight & Co.'S.
Gents furnishings and neckwear. gloves,
mittens. etc. at J.. S. Knight & Co.'S
Get your Christmas candy and fruit at Joe
Calvis.
See our new line OF stationery. The prices
are way down. WInans Il Woods.
Florida sweet oranges OF all kinds at Joe
Calvis
Cut flowers plants and holly for Christmas
at Hunts Green House. 5ltlp
For sALE-i50 Edison Records, 20 cents
each. Come quick. Will Church. r. d.
Q md 8. Mtdd,ebury, VT. stu
To RENr-Large Office in Battell Block.
Address John Houston.
For SALE-For the best farm bargain ever
offered III Vermont see front page. MS.
Foote.
A specially fine lot of perfumes for Xmas
presents. Call at Sterns Park Drug Store
before buying elsewhere.
The best line OF hats and caps at l.. s.
Knight Co.'S.
WANrED-At The Addison, two good strong
boys to do bell work.
Nice Christmas candy in artistic boxes
all price5-at Calvfs.
French china dinner sets. Another I'M
portatiOn arrived last week. Sheldon's.
Christmas perfumes, at prices to suit all
Shedon's.
Pocket books, for ladies and gentlemen.
Sheldons.
Candle shades in all colors. csc, soc and
I5c. Sheldon's.
Another new line OF novelties this week at
Winans Woods.
Fresh candy every week at winans &
Woods.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
N O w

is the time 60 pay for your paper.
Do not let the old year pass
away without Strengthening out
your account. If the blue cross
appears on your paper you will be
reminded that you should settle
up. Come in or send in, pay up
and see how much better you will
feel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
aL0Ok into Our Store
WOULD CONVINCE ONE
THAT WE ARE
HEADQUARTERS FOR GOOD THINGS

We make mention Of only few holi-
day specialties Florida Grape Fruit,
florida Oran es, California Navel
Oranges, Malaga Grapes, Catawba
Or. pes, Bananas, Cluster Table Rails
irs, Citron, Large Figs, Figs in glass,
Crystallized Canton Ginger, Heinz's
specialties in Pickles and Preserves,
Olives. Orwell Full Cream Cheese,
MacLaren's Imperial Cheese, Canada
Cream Cheese, Walnut Meats, new
Naples Walnuts, Mixed Nuts, Paper
Shell Almonds, and a splendid line OF
Christmas Candies Don't forget
"Ulike Cofee'-a lot of good people
say its the best coffee they ever drank.
A Merry Christmas to All
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
You will make mistake if you purchase your
HOLIDAY GOODS

Before seeing stock and learning prices Our stock con-
slsts part of ladies' and genmen Watches Chains Charms
Lockets Bracelets Brooches Rings Jewel Boxes Sverware
Gut GLASS; China, Lamps Stationery Ink Stands Toilet Sets
Smokers Sets Books Candy and large variety of Fancy
Articles all marked plain figures at live and live prices
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20

If You Intend
BUYING
A Writ or NIOOre's
Fountain Pen,
Perfume,
Pipes,
Leather Goods,
Huyler's Candy,
KOdaks,
We can show you
good assortment at a
very low price. u.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11
A "Dorg's" Account.

The following publication is go
ing the rounds-Janes Bunton
was formerly u citizen of Mexico;
Charles Rice, candidate for re-
election to the council from the
fourth ward at Macon, was de-
feated Tuesday by James Bunton,
Democrat. Bunton's victory was
largely due to the efforts of Mrs.
Richard Spicker, who rallied her
friends aud worked all day for the
Democratic candidate. About a
year ago Rice shot and killed Mrs.
Spicker's dog, and she remembered
it. The ward is normally about
seventy Republican.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11
Bryan's Suggestion.

Manson, Ia, April An re-
sponse to the query which the edi-
tor of the Democrat is propound-
ing to various public men, What
would you do If you had a million
dollarsi" w. J. Bryan wrote:
Believing one cannot safely
leave so much to his children, aud
that it is not wise to burden ones
self with the care of so much
money, more money than he needs,
he should give to worthy religious,
educational aud charitable institu-
tious all except a rounl sum sufIi-
cient to insure himself and family
from want aud TO start his chill
dren in the world, and then do
nate to the country the talents he
has used to accumulate his for
tune"
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11
AN AUDRAIN BOY IN PARKWAY CHINA
Born and Raised Near Santa Fe-CIeaning Up
the Dives in Shanghai.

yers disposed Of, Judge Whitley
turned his attention to the red
light" district of the city, where
were the notorious American"
resorts.
These resorts had been running
in the city for more than forty
years. aud so notorious had they
become that the name American
girl" had become a term Of re-
proach in the eyes OF the oriental.
In few other cities in the world
had the people Of the red light"
district become so insOlent aud
arrogant. 1t was an established
institution OF the city. aud a power
that practically controlled its gov
ernment.
Judge Wiley caused the re.
sorts TO be raided. Fines Of $1,000
were assessed against the keepers
OF each resort. The fines were
stayed on condition that the women
leave the city. Within the space
of a few weeks the places long 4
blot on the city had disappeared
Even the decent people Of the
city could hardly realize that th'
court was ia earnest, but wheE
convinced by bis tirmnesa ani
fearlesaness. the reform wav'
spread. and the city has lItarall,
stood on its head and turned ia
side out. In bis work Judge VIII
fsy was greatly helped BY she 90
operatiou Of tho city governman
and seconded BY q staff Of able a.
sistanis. Judge Whitley win mex
hold oonft Ia Tien Tnin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11
The Globe Democrat last week
contained the following article:

The Globe Democrat last week
contained the following article:
A letter from Shanghai. China,
just received in st. Louis, tells OF
the work Of cleaning up that city
accomplished by Judge L. r. Will
fey Of the United States court re.
Gently established by the depart
ment OF state in China. Judge
Whitley is a former st. Louisan,
and previous to his appointment to
the ShaI ghai court was attorney
general of the Philippine Islands.
The court at Shanghai was the
first ex-territorial judiciary estab.
lished in a foreign nation by the
United States.
When Judge Wiley established
his court in Shanghai. vise ruled
the foreign element in the city.
and the o-called courts we're 10
the hands Of shyster lawyers.
Judge Whitley took charge. and
fearlessly attacked the problem Of
cleaning up the city. His hrsl
move was to explode d bombshell
in the ranks Of the lawyers, BY
compelling them to take q bar exam
inatiOn aud to furnish 4 certificate
Of good moral character. Eight
out Of ten Of the American lega
fraternity al Shanghai failed ii
thu examination.
The gambling houses were mex
raided BY order Of the court. an'
|several Of the principal RambIerl
leo1gicted and given long sen
lserces and no fines. With chs
gambling huunes and nhystsr law
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11
ENTERTAINMENT.
Among Those Who Won
Prizes-The Event an
Enjoyable One.

Mexico A. o. U. w. Lodge
gave a masked box party last
Thursday night. Large crowd
and oodles of fun. Following
were among some of the prizes
awarded:
Haudsomest dressed lady $500
umbrella, given by Worrell jew
elry Co., Mrs. A. Egerer.
Handsomest dressed gentleman,
choice of any hat IN our store,
given by s. & N. Phillip, Sam
Morris.
Most comical dressed lady, so. 80
silk waist, given by Fredendall &
Wilkins. Master Tom Clendenin
(dressed as q woman.)
Most comical dressed gentleman,
50. so Manhattan Shirt. given by
Joe & Vic Barth, George Matthias
Best lady waltzer, $3.50 pair kid
slippers, given by w. G. wilkins
Shoe Co.. Miss Maggie Barnett.
Tackiest dressed lady, box OF
candy, given by Sam Morris, T.
Adams.
Tackiest dressed gentleman, 90
lb. sack of Albatross flour: given
by Smith Bros. Grocers, George
Matthias.
Most popular gentleman, box OF
American G,rl Cigars, given by
the Harding Cigar Co., Alonzo G.,
Smith.
Most popular lady, pair long
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

silk gloves. given by Blum's Dry
Goods Store, Miss Eta Crawford.
Handsomest decorated box of
candy, given by John N. Morgan,
Mrs. A, Egerer.
Most popular lodge member of
any order, present in the hall,
box Of Tip Cigars. given by Sparks
Cigar Co., A. Egerer, the Hust.
ling Ducthman."
The Fraternal Cake. representing
IL different orders, given by j. AT.
Browns Bakery, won by A. o. u.
w, lodge,
The judges were p. W. Hard
ing. Walter Hubbard and George
Hatcher.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11
Mrs. Elliott Dead.

Mrs. b. Z. Elliott, aged 73
years, died at her home in Troy
last week. She and her family
formerly lived in this county, re-
siding on the old Bob Crockett
farm, north of Laddonia. Mrs.
Elliott was an earnest Christian
woman, was member of the
Presbyterian church 50 years.
The MESSAGE extends sympathy to
the bereaved family. Mr.. b. 7.
Elliott will come to Mexico to
make his home with his son.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Joe Tyler. n farmer residing
west OF Fulton, happened to very
painful accident recently. He was
building a wire fence and went to
release a wire that was fastened to
a post with a staple, When he
knocked the staple loose the wire
caused it to rebound and strike
him in the eye, damaging the ball
Of the eye very badly. An opera
tion was performed by Drs. Baker,
Sneed and Yates and the staple re-
moved.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11
Audrain Mules.

The Fulton Gazette prints the
following item:
James Rutter. of Audrain eoun-
ty, was here Monday with some
top,uotch big mules. He sold a
pair to Andy Nicholson, OF Cal.
wood, for $42O aud let ID. w.
(wes) Muir have a couple that
cost $5l5. The latter team was
horse aud mare, both extra good,
the horse mule being an especially
we'll. built fellow.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11
TWO YEARS.
Judge Barnett, Who
Also Holds Court in
Audrain, Sentences
Young Man.

st. Louis, Mo-, April Rather
than involve the name Of a st.
Louis young woman, Theodore j.
Yahn accepted the alienation of
pleading guilty to embezzlement in
the st. Charles county circuit
court aud was sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary.
On recommendation of Prosecut-
ing Attorney Bruere Judge Bar
nett released Yahn on parole and
he returned to st. Louis. He is
an accountant.
Yahn's parole includes the pay
ment Of the states cost of prose.
cutlon and the restitution of $1,000
which he was charged with taking
from theoJones Elevator Company
of st. Louis, while manager oi
their plant, at Hamburg, Mo.
Yahn, when arraigned two
weeks ago, entered q plea. of moi
guilty. Attorneys Edwards and
Don't were named by Judge Bar
uett to defend him.
Because the name of a girl wa,
involved Yahn withdrew the plet
Of not guilty and the minimum
punishment was agreed on.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Perry Davis and Dol Hanger,
two OF Santa Fs's hustling cih-
zens. we're in Mexico last Friday.
bringing over AZ cases Of eggs.
Mr.. Davis brought to Mexico S6
cases in one week, making a total
Of 1850 dozen eggs. Messrs, Davis
and Hanger say that Santa Fe i
waiting patiently for the building
Of that electric railroad.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

That>excellent citizen and busi-
ness man. G. w. Tanner, is the
new Mayor Of Farber with D. H..
Athy an assistant on the Board;
Editor @. A. Davault. of the Fo.
rum. is at the head Of the School
Board. The public affairs Of the
town in the hands OF such men
ought to be a go.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

The MESSAGE was pleased to
make the acquaintance of Rev.
John w. Keltner the other day.
He is the field agent of Hardin
College and does missionary work
for several churches. Bro. Kelt-
ner is very pleasant gentleman,
and strikes lick for Hardin Col
lege at every opportunity. He
says the College is planning for
some great things in the near flu
tnre. M
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

That's a grand stallion, Forest
King. shown at the recent horse
sale in this city, owned by Alex
Garter s. Ssp Of near Mexico. For
est King is hghtly dubbed one of
the greatest horses in the world.
He is a beauty and is all right in
other respects too.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

j. NJ. Sipple was elected Mayor
of Laddonia over Peter l. Pierce by
a vote Of "a to II. Both good
fellows. MIR. Sipple is a rural
mail carrier over one Of the routes
out Of Laddonia. and there has
been talk Of ousting him as
Mayor-holding two offices.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

The vandalia Mail says: Mrs.
WIN. Steffens was down from Mex.
leo last week on business with the
William StefEens residence prop.
erty, which she has recently pur-
chased. Mrs. Steifens is having a
brick walk laid In front Of the
property. and win otherwise im-
prove il.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Judge Baker Barnes was elected
school director at Thompson. b.
G.. Sims is the new road overseer
in that district.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Miss Dorothy Holmes OF this
city fell down a fight Of stairs at
her home last week and was quite
seriously hurt.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Mrs. j. w. Howell and Mrs. G..
l.. Ferris of this city were called
to Centralia last week to the bed
side OF their mother. Mrs. Garrard,
who fell and broke her arm.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

The MESSAGE met three excel
lent citizens of this county in a
bunch the other day, all three TAX
ing the MESSAGE and all three re-
newed for the coming year
Messr.. p. Mcdaniel. r. 8. Mech
lin and James Lewellen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

The VIM. Pollock Milling Co.
of this city has sold its elevator at
Moscow Mills to the firm of Shultz
s. Brown for $4,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

The Rt. Rev. D. s. Tuttle,
Bishop of Missouri, will conduct
confirmation services at the Mex
leo Episcopal church at 1880
o'clock today.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

George Patterson of Idaho Wis
tied in this county, north Of Mex
leo, recently. Fred Patterson re-
turned home with him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Mrs. Joe Liuderman Of Martins.
burg is in st. Louis where she will
undergo a surgical operation.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Miss Anna Ruse, Of west Mexico,
who has been quite i'll, threatened
with appendicitis. is much better.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Mrs. Walter Campbell OF this
city has been entertaining her
daughter. Mrs. e. Nj. Berry, Of
McCredie.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

]ncob Jones OF Molino neigh
borhood has moved TO a farm near
Laddonia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Mrs. Thomas Fisher, out Molino
way, has been entertaining her
daughter, Mrs. Marion Riney, Of
Hannibal.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

Cant & Gonsidine at Thompson
commenced shearing sheep last
week., 900 head that will lose
their woody coats.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-11

The Louisiana Press last week
published an obituary of citizen
who died March 81, 1898. Gone
but not forrniien--in nine years.
The L view says that the grani-
told fever has struck Auxvasse and
they have imported Contractor w. |
A. Bybee of Mexico to help keep
the good work going.
A Fulton coal mining company
propose to buy a traction engine
with wheels 3 feet across the tyre
to haul coal from the mine to town
and improve the roads at the same
time.
VIM. Murphy, Pike county
architect, has secured the contract
to furnish plans ana specifications
for fine new residence for Judge
Guy McCune of near Vandalia.
One of Fulton's most polished
swearers, who has been at it for
long time. says he has never ut
tered an oath within the sacred
precincts of his own home.
Dogs killed ten head of sheep
last week for Ed. and Walter Gen.
try Of Rails county. Ed. and
Walter are now wanting that new
dog law.
The Middletown Chips man is
laid up" with the grippe and
says it has settled in his eye. Next
week he hopes to have it settled in
his heels.
John Nunnelly of Montgomery
county was feeding his cows the
other day and the animals got into
a scrimage and pushed him over.
throwing him against the manger.
breaking the bone in his nose.
The Galloway man who buried
his apple crop last fall OF $500
bushels has just sold them at as
much per bushel as he was offered
per barrel last fall.
An Auxvasse housekeeper who
knows says that her recipe for
sweetening rhubarb pies is to put
in all the sugar her conscience al
lows her to, then she shuts her
eyes and puts in a few more hands.
full.
In Sturgeon the city electric
light plant is owned by the city.
The Leader says the plant is now
clearing about $40 per month and
the city is getting It's street lights
for nothing. This is one case in
which public ownership is q sue
; cess.
While helping to pile saw logs
last week Hollet Sailors. over at
Shamrock, Galloway county, had
the misfortune to have one
roll back. catching him between
the log and wagon wheel and bad
ly crushing his knee.
! Thomas Carroll of Louisiana
committed suicide by putting a
pistol in his mouth and pulling
the trigger. He was an engineer
on an Illinois railroad aud was in
a wreck a short time ago when q
! number were killed. This SC
: preyed upon him that he lost hi,
mind.
According to the Sturgeon Lead
: err Mrs. s. N. Woods is the
D champion chicken raiser" o.
Riggs neighborhood, Boone coun
e ty. Since Jan. 1. 1907, Mrs
q Woods has sold 800 dozen eggs
Q Set 40 hens. using 40 dozen egg
q for setting purposes. Has ha'
!. 200 chickens hatch.
9 Louisiana has a dog gone smart
. He makes daily trips under tb
q vehicle ofaa rural mail carrier
d A few days ago a rabbit jumps
. out Of the bushes along the roa'
, aud the dog could not resist th
/. temntntion toloive hunnv chase