davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
COUNTY NEWS.
WEST BRIDPoRT.

Typhoid fever patients are on the gain.
The Chateaugay passed through the
lake on her way north for Burlington
and Plattsburgh with an excursion Thurs
day.
Ernest Wimette went to Crown Point
on business with William King recently.
Smith Henry and wife of Pattsburgh,
N. Y, are in town the guests of o. 5.
Gibbs and wife and G. l.. Parrish and
wife.
Lester Henry of Pittsburgh is spend
ing his vacation as the guest of his uncle
and aunts, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Parrish
and Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Gibbs.
Several young men ranging from ID to
10 years were on Wednesday evening,
July "a, parading lake street at 80
o'clock. A young lad about 10 years, in
the company was carrying a revolver,
firing the revolver in a reckless way in
all directions. One shot struck in the
door yard of the house of Lewis Wilkin-
son near the steps, ploughing the SOIL
the women ran into the house in fear of
being shot.
G. L. Parrish and wife, Carl Wolcott
and wife and son, Ashley, o. S. Gibbs
and wife of this place, Smith Henry and
wife and son, Lester, of Plattsburgh,
who are guests in town, went to Light
House Point to meet party of the ex-
cursionists from Burlington and Platts-
burgh, of their friends. Among the ex-
cursionists there were nearly two hun
dred commercial travellers. A picnic
was held near old Fort Frederick. The
party dispersed just before the early
hours of the moon Friday.
Henry c. Merrill of Middlebury, for
mer resident of this place, was in town
last Wednesday.
George Wilkinson and Edward Wilkin-
son of Port Henry were the guests of L.
E. Wilkinson and NJ. Wilkinson last Sun.
day.
Several gentlemen O. who went to
Lewis Wilkinsons ferry and went in
swimming making themselves a public
show to the people at public ferry.
Such gentlemen (0 had better beware and
desist from such unlawful performances
as proper complaints will be made and it
will be seen that the laws can be en-
forced in such cases.
A party appeared at Port Franklin
ferry last Sunday and attempted to take
by main force the ferry scow at the
ferry and run it across the lake. They
were ordered off the boat, wherein there
was pitched battle but the ferry boat re-
NAMED at its landing. Complaint will
be made under the marine laws.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
NEW HAVEN.

Spring Grove camp meeting opens Au-
gust l6 and continues over two Sun
days.
Miss Anna Jacobs has returned TO Yer
gennes after stopping some weeks in the
family of S. +. Langdon.
Mrs. Hester Hunt Poole of New York
is guest in her brothers family, Mr..
and Mrs. f. G.. Hunt.
Charles Wicker and family from Mia
CARA, and Mrs. Edith (Rogers) Eckart of
Princeton, ILL.,, arrived in town this week.
They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. S d.
Doud.
The widow of the late Otis Smith of
Auburn, Ala, was in town recently
short time. Mr.. Smith was an early
resident of this place. but had been
many years connected with the Auburn
College, holding the position of professor
OF mathematics for long term of years.
Mrs. Smith is in Fairfax, with his sister,
who is in poor health and may return
here later.
Mrs V. NJ. Benedict went last week
to Burlington, to the hospital, and on
Thursday was operated upon quite sue
cessfully, it is thought. The wards We're
full, seventytwo patients waiting treat
ment.
Mrs. Mary Sneeden is caring for Madam
Dana who at present is reported 10 be
more comfortable.
Mrs. Everett Hathorne is entertaining
friends from Tarrytown, \. y.
Frank Barrows and family with guests
from Rutland took a carriage drive to
Mt. Philo last Saturday.
The Huhbards, with invited friends
went to Long Point this week.
Rev. b. l., billiard spoke in Bristol
last Sunday afternoon.
The pastors discourse last Sunday was
specially directed to the elderly part of
the congregation, he having requested
the preceding Sunday that the old peo-
pie of town might be present. His text
was from Isaiah 1874.
A party was in town last week look
ing after large farms with the view of
purchasing
w. NJ. Stowe delivered Il stock animal
at the Junction this week for market.
He was three years old and weighed a
few pounds less 400.
1t is reported that the mother of Mrs.
Bert Allen died suddenly at Long Point
this week.
The Sturdevant Brothers have each
fine new double carriages.
The severest electrical storm, that has
occurred for many years, was felt here
at midnight on Monday night last, the
lightning striking in many places in
town.
The auto now have become a terror by
night as well as by day. as they pass
through our towns, with their glaring
lights, menace to public safety, detri
ment to all pleasure driving as there il
and can be no assurance of safety, Sc
long as these terrifying machines are al
lowed the use of our highways.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
WEYBRIDGE.

Mrs. Benean and Miss Emma Benean
mother and sister of Mrs. Heller, of AL
bany city are at the NJ. E. parsonage for
vacation.
The shower of Monday night was one
of the hardest ever had here; no damage
was done by lightning. Many were bad
ly scared and with reason. The show
er so noted and called the Fisk shower
occurred one year and one day before
this one.
The last of the outdoor meetings was
held on the church lawn on Sunday night
last a good audience was present. The
subject was Smiling
Wifred Genet and Thomas Dewey
have both put in hay leaders this sea-
son.
Martin Ioung's teams were engaged
in hauling the Bristol Mfg, Co. lumber
to their mill at that place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
Estate of Henry G. Wheeler.
,mmissioners' Notice.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Add son, Commissioners, to receive, examine
anu adjust all claims against the estate OF
Henry {. Whe Ter, late OF Middlebury, in said
District. deceased, and all clatNs exhibited
will meet for the purposes aforesaid at
the late residence of said deceased in said
town OF Mddlebury, on the 18th day of August
and 18th day OF December next, from 2o'clock
until O'Clock p. m, each OF said
days. and that six months from the l7tu day
of July, A. ID. 1907. is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at MIddlebury, this ed day of July,
A. ID. 1907.
T. = r nu ,rT9r Commissioners.
+. WEEKS, Administrator. 80
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
The Peoples Store
j. H. FLETCHER, Prop.
BridpOrt, Vermont.
Estate of James Baldwin.
Order Of Not ice-PrOOf of Will.

GTATE OF VERMONT, tproho,a Cour.
oDIsTRICT OF ADDISON, So. A ~
Be it remembered, that at a session of the
Probate Court, holden al Middlebury. within
and for the District OF Addison, on the 18th
day OF July \. ID. 1907.
Present WIN. II. BLISS Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument OF writing,
under seal, purporting 70 be the last will and
testament OF James BALDWIN, late OF Shor"-
ham, in said District, deceased, having been
this day presented TO said Court for Probate,
and duly filed in the Registers office There.
fore, il Is ordered, that all persons interested
in the estate OF said deceased be notified to
appear before said Courl, AT the Probate
ONCE IN Middlebury, in said District. on the
9Th day OF August, a. d.. 1907, by puolica.
ton OF this order, three weeks successfully
previous thereto. in the Middlebury Regis.
ter. a newspaper printed at hiddebury, to
show cause, II any they may have, why said
instrument in writing should not be proved
and allowed, as the last will and testament
OF the said deceased.
A true record,
% MABEL A. BLISS, Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
Cou hin q.

There's nothing so bad for Cough
as Coughing" Coughing is like scratch
ing wonnd; 30 long as it is done, it
will not heal. When tempted to Cough,
draw long breath through the nostrils
hold it until it warns the air cells. The
nitrogen thus refined, alays the desire
to cough and gives the throat aud lungs
a chance to heal. The use of Seventy
seven" will aid nature in her efforts to
recuperate.
At Druggists, 25 cents or mailed.
RS-Doctor's Book mailed free.
Humphreys HomeO, Medicine Co., Cor.
William and John Streets, New york.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
Estate of Mary A. Searle.
rider of Motherhood of VIII.

Order OF NOttce-PrOOf OF VIII.
CTATE or VERMONT, tprohota Cow,
ODIsTRICT OF ADDISON. IS. NN"i'
Be IL remembered, that at n session OF the
Probate Court, holden at Middlebury, within
and for the District OF Addison, on the ED
day OF July, a. d. 1907.
Present WIN. H. BLISS, Judge.
whereas n certain instrument OF writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will
and testament OF Mary A. Searle, late of
Brldport, in said district, deceased, having
been this day presented to said Court for pro-
bate, and duly filed in the Registers of1ce
therefore. ii is ordered that all persons inter
esied in the estate of said deceased be noli-
fed to appear before said Court, lat theProbate
office in Middlebury, in said district, on the
18th day of August, A ID. 1907, by publication OF
this order, three weeks successfully previous
thereto. in the Middlebury Register, news
paper printed at MiddleDury, TO show cause,
II any they may have, why said instrument In
writing should not be proved and allowed, as
the last will and testament of the said de
ceased.
A true record,
80 MABEL A. BLISS, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
Estate of Marcia GrOsvenOr'

"TATE OF VERMONT,
SDIsfRICT on ADDISON, SIS.
The Probate Court for the District of Add.
son.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Mrs. Marcia Grosvenor. late OF Bridport, in
said district. deceased.
GREETING:
By the authority of the State OF Vermont.
you are hereby notified to appear before the
Probate Court, at the Probate Office in Mid.
dleoury, in said district, on the 9TH day OF
august, A. ID. 1907, at 10 O'Clock a.. IN, to
show cause, II any you have, why the accoun,
OF John g. Sunderland, administrator OF the
estate OF said deceased, should not be
allowed, and also why the residue of said
estate should not be distributed to the parties
entitled thereto.
Dated az Middlebury, in said district, tins
18th day OF July. A. ID. 1907.
20 MABEL A. BLISS, Probate Register,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
SALISB BURY.

The Daughters of Ruth DGrangers) will
hold sale of aprons, and fancy articles
on the grounds of ". f. Waterhouse,
Lake Dunmore, "Wednesday afternoon,
Aug. :. Ice cream and cake, also lemon
AIDE will be on sale. Everybody come.
Mrs. C. S. p Field of Providence, r.
l., Mrs c. ii. West and daughter of
Rutland We're recent guests of their aunt,
Mrs. j. L. Waterhouse.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
Send Your Cattle and Horse Hides

to the CROSBY TRISTAN FUR COM
converted into coats, robes, rugs, gloves
and mittens; better and cheaper goods
than you can buy. Never mind the dis
lance, Crosby pays the freight" See
our new illustrated catalog page IS. If
interested send for it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
WEEKLY WEATHER BULLE-
TIN.
For the Week Ending July 90,
1907.

19OIs
TEMPERATURE.
The temperature during the past week
has been seasonable, and without mark
ed departures from the average in either
the maximum or the minimum tempera-
lures. In Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont. the maxima ranged generally
between 20 degrees and 50 degrees. and
the minima near 56 degrees. fin Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut,
the maxima and minima averaged from
degrees to degrees higher than in the
three northern states of the section.
PRECIPITATION.
In Maine. New Hampshire and Yer
mont, showers and thunderstorms were
general during the first four days of the
week, and gave a copious precipitation
that exceeded the normal amount At a
number of stations in these states the
amount for the week was over 2 inches.
In Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Con-
nectcut. local showers and thunder
storms occurred on the 25th and Goth,
but the rainfall was light and the amount
for the week below the normal.
SUNSHINE AND CLOUDINEss.
In the northern portion of New Eng
land the sunshine during the first half
of the week was somewhat below, and
during the last half of the week above
the average amount. In the southern
portion of the section there was an aver
age amount of sunshine.
REMARKS OF CORRESPONDENTS.
Portland. Me-: Tie temperature dur
ing the week has been moderate. Heavy
showers occurred on the pad and on the
Goth. Local Office, |. 5. Weather Blu
reau.
Alstead Center, n. H.: Showers oc-
Cured on the 22d, 23d, 25th and the
ofth. tNa+ cavo . copinrs rainfall. the
total amount tor the Week being IA
inches. There was an average amount
of sunshine Frank Dewing.
Middlebury, VT: There has been much
cloudy weather during the past week,
with a copiOuS rainfall, amounting to
1.50 inches j. NJ. Peck.
Enosburg Fall. Vt: The sto;m of Sat
urday evening, the 2lst, was one of the
most severe ever known in this section,
the wind and hail causing much damage.
Showers have occurred nearly every day
during the week L. II. Pomeroy.
Mt. Tom, Mass: There has been much
cloudy weather during the week, with
occasional thunderstorms of moderate in.
! tensity.-D. E. Hoxie.
Fitchburg. Mass: The weather during
the week has been seasonable, without
high temperature or oppressive condi
tions. There have been frequent thun'
dershowers. A high wind on the eth
caused some damage A. p. Mason
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
Ladies' Silk and
Muslin Waists

All the latest styles and noveltie~,
soc to $3.50.
Suesine Silk, the most popular dress
fabric of the day, all colors at 45c.
New line mems fancy and work
shirts, soc to Sroo. Nothing better
at the prices.
Ladies and gents summer shoes,
light and heavy, all the new and popu
lar styles.
New Wall Paper, all new patterns.
Prices low.
Edison Photographs $40, $40, $50,
and Victor Talking Machines $40,
$40, $50 also.
Sharples' Tubular Separators always
on hand. Come and see them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a
clear head, an active brain, a
vigorous body-makes him fit J
battle of life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-08-02
Like Eindina Money.

milford r. Burt, the popular druggist,
is making an offer that is just like find
ing money for he is selling regular 80
cent bottle of DIR. Towards celebrated
specific for the cure of constipation and
dyspepsia at half-price. In addition to
this large discount he agrees to return
the money to any purchaser whom the
specific does not cure.
1t is quite unusual to be able to buy
tifty-cent pieces for quarter, but that is
what this offer really means, for it is
only recently through the solicitation of
Druggist milford r. Burt that this med
.;cine could be bought for less than fifty
- urged the proprietors to allow
g. at this reduced price for a
Leeing to sell certain
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04
MRS. ANNA C. JACOBS DIES
AT THE AGE OF NINETY-TW0

Mrs Anna Charlotte Jacobs died at
her home, 1925 Twelfth street northwest,
Saturday, at the age Of 90.
She was born in 1915 in Maryland
When she was very young she came 10
washington and has since resided here
Her grandfather, Major Richard DO4sey,
Of Maryland. on General Washington s
personal staff. was one Of the original
members Of the Society OF the Cincinnati
She leaves a wide circle Of friends in
both Maryland and Virginia She was
the widow Of the late Cornelius Jacobs,
who WAS assistant 70 Commissioner OF
Patents Bell in the early sos
She is survived by Der son. Alfred H
Jacobs. and two daughters, Mrs. Mo-
line and Mrs earle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04

you were in the ROtherwood House
on the night Of the shooting?'
Yes"
Remember having a conversation with
Mr. Bywaters about the responsibility
for your sister-in-law's condition.
Yes"
Who did ne say was respOnsible2''
He said he took the blame on his
shoulders"
.'Who went up stairs after Bywaters
went 10 his wlfe's rOom2'
Il think Philip"
Didn't you say before the coroner
that James went up first?'
Il might have said that
Isn't your recollection as good now
as II was then2'
1T might be"
did you see Bywaters coming down
the steps from his wife's room?'
Yes"
Was ne running
Il do not know
Was ne Walking2"
Pushed Him Into Room.
Il do not know"
You took him back in the ROOM"
Yes"
How did you get him back2"
L pushed him in the ROOM
How did you have him. by the coat
collar?''
i puSncu MIN IN the room.
Did he go first2"
II pushed him in the room"
Did you not say 10 the coroner that
you caught him by the Collar and pulled
him into the room2'
Il might have said that
The prosecution intends connecting the
statement that Gaines had the recall
citrant Bywaters by the coat collar
with the testimony OF a physician who
said a. revolver would have 20 De
pressed close TO a mans coat in order
for particles Of the garment 10 be car
ried into a wound Pieces Of cloth were
found m a wound on ByWaters' head.
Did you not say that the window OF
the room was closed, but the blinds
open2
Yes"
Where were Phil and James2''
Il do not know"
Did you not say that your wife
showed YOU into another room and
while there you heard shooting and
tramping on the porch roof"
Yes. 1 said that
Didn't you say you saw him jumT
through the window
Yes"
You said you saw him faH?"
Yes"
You mean you saw him At the win
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04

The annual convention and exhibition
Of the American Rose Society and the
spring display BY the Florists Club OF
Washington win be held jointly in the
Washington Light Infantry Hal, Ftf-
teentn rtreet. on March -. Il, and 49,.
Preparations for the exhibit which is
10 he OF a rational character. began
some days ago, and when the show
opens il is promised that Washington
viii see one Of the prettiest and most
unusual flower exhibits IN the history
OF the city
II is not yet known how many ex-
hibitors will be represented in the show
nor how many specimens of PLANTS and
flowers will 90 to make up the collec-
ton. But there are number of hand
some prizes 10 be awarded and this is
acting ms an incentive TO lower grow
ers all over the United States and Can
adas Nearly every State and Territory
VIII be represented, and word has been
received from various prominent florists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04
lSkS House to Adopt
Bill Demanding In
formation.
inquiries Why All Efforts
of Administration Aim
at Railroads.
Wants More Efficient Nd
miniStration of Sher-
man Law.

Representative Fitzgerald Democrat
New York; made an extended plea in
the House last night FOR the adoption
Of his resolution calling upon the Secre-
tary of Commerce and Labor To trans
nit to Congress the names of all in
dustrial trusts OF corporations engaged
in Interstate commerce. together with
certain detailed Information concerning
them.
lie said that it would seem to a casual
observer that a more efficient admins
tration Of the Sherman antitrust law
would have resulted I'm n larger number
OF proceedings. Mr.. Fitzgerald pointed
out that there had been since 1905
sevcnty-scven indictments returned as
a result OF alleged discriminatory prac-
tees Of railroads. But why, he asked,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04

should ali OF the efforts Of the Admin
istration be devoted to the enforcement
Of the laws 10 prevent rebates and dis
criminations2
'Unquestionably the public has SUI
fered grievously from such practices,
said he "The harm to the public from
them has never even Appropriated the
positive evil that has resulted from the
existence and operations Of those COM
binauons. whose chief and, indeed only
aim is to enhance prices and TO con-
troll the production of articles necessary
10 the people I'M there everyday life
and which enter into interstate COM
merCc.
1T will not do to permit anyone, how
ever exalted his position. 10 select some
of those combinations or contracts that
violate the law to continue unmolested
upon the spacious plane that they are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04

beneficial rather than detrimental to
the country.
To do so will be to thwaTt the pur-
pose Of the law and eventually bring
il into contempt 50 that IL will be in
effective for any purpose. For these
reasons I regret that the Committee on
judiciary, although 1t believes the in
formation requested valuable refuses
TO recommend the adoption Of the resO-
luton and feels constrained to have il
laid upon the table. The information
sought by the resolution. compiled Of
ficiauy by that department. Of the Gov
eminent charged with such duties,
might possibly of itself result in the
dlscOntinuance Of the more fragrant viO-
latlOns Of the law. The others could
then be proceeded against in an order
~ and proper manner without apology
and without excuse. but with "a resOlute
determination TO compel all the business
Of the country to lie conducted I'm strict
accordance with the law"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04
Florists to Gather Here
For Annual Convention
Spring Display of American Rose Society and
Florists Club of Washington to Be
Held March Is, Ia, and Is.

in different parts of Canada that they
viii participate in the show.
Washington Is particularly iute. ested
i'm three classes which are open only
TO amateur competitors. There are so
many persons who maintain a garden
and who keep palms and ferns through
out the year that the managers have
decided 10 offer prizes for which they
Will be given an opportunity 20 compete
The entries are not confined especially
tc Washington people but are, like the
others, open to everybody, but In the
sense that they are for amateurs only
il is believed that local people will be
more widely represented. Three prizes
of s., s., and s. will be offered for the
best fern that has been grown in a
dwelling for at least four months pre-
s'iOus 10 the exhibition. The prizes are
TO be offered by John Clark
Three prizes of s.. s., and s. Will be
offered by Peter Bisset for the best
specimen Of rubber plant grown in a
dwelling. and similar prizes will be
given by George Field for the best
specimen of geranium.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04
SUDDEN DEATH OF
REV. J. B. WILLIAMS
WeII-KnOWn Associate Cur
ate SuCCumbS to Acute
Heart Attack.

The Rev. John Bryan Williams. asso-
ciate Of the Episcopal Pro-Cathedral
Church Of the Ascension, died suddenly
Sunday morning az his apartments, III
Thirteenth street northwest, Of acute
neuralgia Of the heart. He was seventy
years old
Mr.. Williams was a native OF Johns
town county. North Carolina, and re
celved his early education in Colds
borough. y G. His theological educa-
ton was completed at Randolph Macon,
Virginia His first charge as a rector
was at GoIdsborough. y. G. IN 1870 he
accepted the rectoTship of the EpiscO-
pal Church at BIadensburg. Nd, where
he was stationed for eighteen years.
Later he went ito Columbia, Mo, and
was later stationed al Orangeburg, = g,
and Georgetown, S. Q. He entered the dfO-
cese OF Maryland eventually IN the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-04

church at Brooklaad, and was later
stationed at Leonardstown, Nd Three
years ago ne became the associate
curate Of the Pro-Cathedral, and ia
addition 10 that work he devoted much
Of his time 70 mission work. He was a
member Of the Masonic order.
He r. survived by his wife and one
daughter. Mrs. John Elliott Bull, OF
Goldsborough. y. 9.
The funeral services were held at noon
today from the family apartments, and
the interment viii take place t0mOrrc =
in Goldsborough, y. c. At The private
funeral services held here today, the
Rev. Clement Brown. rector, and the
Rev Enoch NJ Thompson, CUratc, OF
the PrO-Cathedral, conducted the ser
vices.