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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
Thanksuivino Day.

Thanksgiving Day is set for Thurs
day, November rs. 1t is good time to
give thanks, but, as usual, it is probable
that many more are preparing to make
the day a holiday than are preparing to
give thanks. This is deplorable con-
dition of affairs, but true. The major
ity are thankful because they have a
day of rest from their labors, but never
give a thought to returning thanks to
the Creator for the blessings which have
been theirs during the year. Possibly
some of the unfortunates of earth i'm
agine that they have no cause for
thankfulness, but it is always well to
remember that our condition, however
bad it may be, might be worse; also
that there are thousands in the world
who are worse off than we are This
is certainly a cause for thanks; our
condition might be much worse. There
is no man or woman but has some rea-
son to give thanks, and this day of all
days is the time.
A favorite expression in Thanks
giving proclamations reads something
like this: LET US, therefore, on this
day, repair to our respective places of
worship and return thanks to the
Almighty for all the blessings He has be-
slowed upon u.s." The expression is
good. Let US for the time being, put
away our thoughts of things temporal,
the little annoyances which bother us
on other days, and think only of the
blessings we have received during the
past year. And let us not keep our
thank fulness to ourselves, but let il
find expression in attending the Thanks
giving services in Gods house.
The editor is not moralizer, neither
is he preacher, but he realizes that this
day is too little observed, and would
urge every reader of these lines to q
proper observance of the day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

AS result of the killing of Cadet
Byrne on the gridiron no more football,
will be played by West Point this year,
which is the proper thing. One of the
Harvard coaches is quoted as saying
that he looked for the adjustment of
football in a very few years. The
great game, as played at present,
should not be tolerated, but in our opin-
ion it would not be well to abolish it
entirely. 1t is great game, the game
for good healthy youngsters, and is the
delight of thousands of spectators. 1t
is possible to build the game over so as
to make it safe and still retain the in
terest in it. The average American,
young or old, takes delight in football
and would not favor its adjustment en-
tirely. Let us retain this sport but
eliminate the dangerous features.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

In an article published in the
Youth Companion of Septem-
Der 23rd, 1909, DR.. Browne, the
great medical auth GRITTY on
foods, says, about brain and
muscle building
There is one kind of food
that seems to me of marked
value as food to the brain and
to the whole body throughout
childhood and adolescence
(youth), and that is oatmeal.
Oats are the most nutritious
of all the cereals, being richer
in fats, organic phosphorus and
lecithins. "
He says oatmeal is gaining
ground with the well-to-do of
Great Britain. He speaks of it
as the mainstay of the Scottish
laborer's diet and says it pro-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

duces big-boned, well-devel-
oped, mentally energetic race.
His experiments prove that
good oatmeal such as Quaker
Oats not only furnishes the best
food for the human being, but
eating it strengthens and en-
larges the thyroid gland-this
gland is intimately connected
with the nourishing processes
of the body.
In conclusion he says
1t seems probable therefore
that the bulk and brawniness of
the Northerners (meaning the
Scotch) has been in some
measure due to the stimulation
of the thyroid gland by oatmeal
porridge in childhood. "
The Scotch eat Quaker Oats
because it is the best of all oat-
meals.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
No Diphtheria at Veraennes.

The Vergennes Vermonter brands as
a lie the report of Burlington daily
paper that there are thirty cases of
diphtheria in the ancient city. The
facts are that there were few mild
cases of the disease at the State Indus
trial School, a mile from the business
section of Vergenness, which were
caused by boy bringing the disease to
the school, and all are reported as rap
idly recovering. The Vermonter does
well to nail the lie. Notwithstanding
the fact that Vergennesites are still
drawing their supply of drinking water
from the natural sewer known as Otter
Creek, after being repeatedly warned
against SO doing by the State Board of
Health, the residents are in a pretty
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
Burlington Policeman Shot.

John A. Thomas, aged 40 years, an in
sane negro, shot Police Officer John II.
ing while the officer was attempting tc
arrest him on the charge of carrying a
concealed weapon. Ryan received a
flesh wound which is not dangerous
Ryan is in hospital.
Officer William Collins undoubtedly
saved Ryan's life as he caught and dis
armed the negro who was firing permits.
cuously with Be. caliber. hammerless re.
volver The negro shot from his over.
coat pocket. Thomas is barber who a
few months ago was discharged as i'm
proved from the Michigan insane hospi
tai. He is a native of Burlington and
has wife and mother here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
HOW TO SPEND THE MONEY.

The hunters license has netted the
state fish and game department some
S12, 600 to SIS, 600. 1t will now be the
supreme test of Com missioner Thomas
ability to see that this mnney is spent
without waste and without scandal for
the benefit of the fish and game inter-
ests of the state. 1t GU ght to enable the
stocking of hundreds of de pleted trout
streams, improving and extending the
warden service and allow something for
experiment at least in restocking game
covers. The hunters-most of whom
are fishermen also-have paid the money
cheerfully and now all they ask is an
their investment. Bennington Banner.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

prison Logan says they had a grudge
against him and told him they would
settle with him when they were released
The condition of Logan is comforta-
bic and he is not considered in a serious
condition. The sheriff, states attorney
and the police have been investigating
the case but they have found no trace of
any of the assailsnts. The whole affair
seems to be a mystery which may be
cleared up later.
Logan is an unmarried man. about 80
years old, and bears Il good reputation in
the community. The officers have not
fonnd any evidence to subetantiate his
story, neither have they found any clue
that would point to row with another
party or cause for anyone firing al
Logan.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
For License to Sell Real Estate.
In Re Fred J. wainwright, minor.

STATE OF VERMONT,
- OD1sTRICT OF ADDISON, S.
The Probate Court for the District or Add.
son
To all persons interest in the estate Of said
Fred J Wainwright. minor, of Salisbury in
said District GREETING
Whereas, application hath been made to
this court in writing, by Henry Kinsman,
guardian OF said Fred J. Wainwright, m inors
praying license to sell all of real estate of
said ward to wit. an undivided fourth part OF
about tw o acres OF land in Salisbury village
In taid salisbury, which said ward has inherit
ted as an heir OF his mother, Ida Wainwright
late OF said Salisbury, deceased, representing
to said court that IL would be conducive 10
the interest OF SAID ward to sell said real es-
tate and convert the same into money for
proper investment.
Whereupon, the said court appointed and
assigned the 29th day OF November 1902 at the
Probate ONCE in Middlebury in so i'd district,
to hear and decide upon said application and
petition, and ordered public notice thereof
10 be given TO all persons interested therein
by publishing said order, together with the
lime and place OF hearir K, three weeks sue
cessively in the Middlebury Register, q
newspaper which circulates in the neighhor-
hood OF those persons interested in said es
tate, all OF which publications shall be pre-
vions TO the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time and
pace assigned, then and there in said court
TO make objections to the granting OF such
license, II you see cause.
Dated this eth day OF November, 1909
40 WIN. II. BLISS, Probate Judge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
Cockades and Buttons.

The cockade originated simply In the
knot of ribbons or strings by which
the broad flaps of the seventeenth cen
fury round hat were cooked" or
drawn up to the brim in fine weather
and thus originated the three cornered
hat as well as the cooked hat of later
times. There was nothing specially
military about the usage. as the ig-
norant assert. The same strings sur
vive in the loops of the hats of bishops
and other ecclesiastical dignitaries In
Great Britain in the strings Of the
hats worn by French cures and Span
ish and Italian nadres and In the cords
which are still seen on the hats of
some livery servants.
1t naturally became the custom for
military men to cock" their hats with
the livery color of the prince they
served. and as the Hanoverian color
was the convenient one of black the
black cockade" became associated in
the minds of the people with military
uniform. In an old Scotch song of
Shirramuir. citing "Woodword's Her
aldry." we read of THE red coat lads
with black cockades,' and a knot OF
white ribbons was naturally chosen as
the badge of their opponents When
the old use of the strings was forget
item tlN knot. In the form Of rosette
of ribbon survived. just as did the
buttons on the backs of our coats.
which were intended to fasten back
the flaps in riding or marching.-"Jus-
tice Of the Peace"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
PERFECTLY JUSTIFIED.

1t was no Harbin-gar of peace which
came to the Japanese yesterday.
Adam Dunn of Lyndon has filed in
bankruptcy. He probably has 'ad EN-,
and quite often, too.
Even Taft's robust health seems to
be revolving against the strain of too
many banquets and fetes. Eft, tn, Taft.
The above are taken from one issue
of the Barre Times. They appeared all
in a row. If an indignant band OF
readers of our Usually bright contem-
porary should swoop down upon the
editorial sanctum and seriously main,
maltreat, bruise, deface and otherwise
disfigure the writer would any jury OF
sane men punish them? Wouldn't il
rather be held TO be assault with per-
feet justification 2 Burlington Clipper.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

The Southern Vermont, Mirror, estab-
lished at Dandy about seven years ago,
moved to Rutland two years ago, and
finally suspended several months ago,
now turns up again, this time being
published in Ludlow. The Mirror is a
good paper, as country weeklies go, and
its publisher, Charles S. Baker, shows a
good deal of pluck in resurrecting the
sheet but it is very doubtful if the Lud-
low field is large enough for two papers,
especially when the field is well served
by such an excellent paper as the Lud-
low Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
A NEAR-TRAGEDY.

The Morristown boy who was obliged
to deal his drunken father a blow with
an axe that probobly will be fatal in its
results, in order to prevent the murder
os his mother, did only his duty, terrible
as that duty was. This is another illus
tration of well known fact that intoxi-
eating liquor transforms some men from
peaceable citizens into murderous fiends,
and there ought to be a disposition to
yield good deal of personal liberty"
in the use of liquor in order that drunk
enness and the terrible evils that follow
1t may be prevented in every way posi-
BILE. Montpelier Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
Estate of Hiland HI. Young.


q TATE OF VERMONT,
oDIsrRIcT OF ADDISON, IS. frooste Court
Be 1t remembered. that at a session OF the
Probate Court, holden at Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the 23rd
day OF October, A. ID. 1909.
PRESENT: WV. II. BLISS, Judge.
whereas, certain instrument of writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament OF Hiland II. Young late OF Or
well, in said District. deceased, having
peen this day presented to said Court for Pro.
bate and duly filed In the Registers ONCE:
therefore,, II 1s ordered, that all persons inter-
ested in the estate OF said deceased he notified
TO appear before said Court, at the Probate
Office in Middle5ury, in said District, on the,
lofn day OF November A. D. 1909, by publ
cation OF this order, three weeks suocessiveiy
previous thereto, in the Middlebury Register
a newspaper printed at Middlebury to show
cause, II any they may have, why said in.
strument in writing should not be proved
and allowed, as the last will and testament
OF the said deceased.
A true record,
"A MABEL A. BLISS, Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

Winter is closing in upon Vermont
water-courses and sources of supply
with the water nearly as low as it was
last year. The situation which arose
from last years prolonged drought has
been nearly duplicated this fall, and a
good many people are beginning to
worry lest the condition become chronic
The destruction of our forests is GER
tainly contributing cause to this very
undesirable situation. Further con-
structive Legislation on the subject of
forest conservation is likely to be a
feature of our next legislature Rut-
land Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
WOULD PROMOTE JUDGE STAFFORD.

In casting about forSa' worthy sue
cessor of Justice Peckham OF the
United States Supreme court Presider t
Taft could not find a better man than
Judge Wendell P. Stafford of the Court
for the District of Columbia. The only
fact that would initiate against him is
that he would be every inch Judge. -
Political expediency would not appeal to
him. Probably President Taft will not
dare to appoint him. -Vergennes Yer
mOnter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

The striking pie salesmen's union has
decided to send President Taft NAM
moth mince pie, the largest ever made,
for his Thanksgiving dinner Coming
so closely on the heels of his long tour
of the country, during which he has
been obliged to attend numerous ban
quets, it is doubtful if the president will
feel in condition to partake very gener-
ously of the pie.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

Something over $40, 600 resulted from
the new law which requires all hunters
to take out a license. No provision
was made as to how the sum should be
spent, but spending money was never
much of problem to the average Yer
mont department The trouble comes
in getting the money to spend. The
Herald would suggest that little polio
ing of back towns, where venison makes
savory meat the year round, would pro-
duce some astonishing results. Rut-
land Herald
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

OF NOtIce-PrOOf OF VIII,
STATE OF VERMONT,
oDlsrRlcT oFIADDIsoN, IS. rrooate court
BE 1t remembered, that at a session of the
Probate Court, holden at Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison on he sfh
day OF November A. d. 1909.
PRESENT: WIN. H. BLISS, Judge
whereas, certain instrument OF writing,
under seal, pnrportlng to be the last will and
Testament OF Francis z. Lamorder, late of
Shoreham in said District, deceased, having
Deen this day presented to said Court for 70.
bate, and duly filed IN the Registers once
therefore, 1t is ordered, that all persons in
terested in the estate OF said deceased be
notified to appear before said Court, at the
Probate ONCE in Middlebury, in said District.
on the 18TH day OF November. A. d. 1902 by
publication OF this order, three weeks sue
cesslvely previous thereto, in the Middlebury
Register newspaper printed at MiddIebury
10 snow cause, If any they may have, WHY
SAID instrument IN writing should not be
proved and allowed, as the last will and test
ament OF the said deceased.
true record.
40 MABEL A. BLISS. Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

Because the Rutland county sheriff
put twoijurymen to bed instead of send
ing them to dinner with the other ten,
it cost the state of Vermont 81, 600 to
get out of the scrape, as a new trial
was necessary. That amount of money
might have been spent to good advan-
tage in a school of instructions for
sheriffs and deputy sheriffs all over the
state. However, the lesson isn't lack
ing even now. - Barre Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

Elroy Kent. who in supreme court
Tuesday was sentenced to death, wa
taken to the state prison, Windsor, Sat
urday afternoon, to begin his sentence
of hard labor until October, 1910, afte
which he is to be kept in solitary con
finement until the day of his death sen
tence January 10 1911 He was hand
cuffed when taken to the train but wai
putting a cigar and did not seem dis
turoed
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

The Beauty turning from a long
gaze in the mrrorD-I do envy youl The
Friend pleased. but incredulousD-Yo You
envy me, my dearl l wonder why
The Beauty-Because you can see the
real me. l can never see anything but
the mere re1ection.-London Punch.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

Tom /. johnson who was defeated
for mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, last week,
says that he will again be candidate
two years hence. The Rutland News
says that no one seriously questions
that he will be candidate for political
or creep. There is at least one other
prominent democrat of whom the same
might be said
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

The evening papers of Friday report
ed the death of Ex-President Roosevelt
who has been hunting in the wilds of
Africa for some months. The report
was unconirmed and has since proven
false, much to the relief of the Ameri-
can people. This reminds us of the re-
mark of Mark Twain that the reports of
his death We're greatly exaggerated.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

The st. Johnsbury Republican - al
ways up-to-date in the matter of news
gathering contained an excellent ac-
count of the fire in that town in which
nine lives were lost and many injured.
Several half-tone cuts are used in con-
nection with the article. Editor Walter
can be depended upon to give the news
every time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
Wells lS1ranee Story of Assault

James Logan was taken to Brightlook
hospital, St. Johnsbury, late Saturday
night with bullet wound in his left leg
which he alleges was inflicted by two
ex-convicts who were just out after a
three years sentence. Before they went tc
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
The Entire Trouble.

Don't take it so hard" said the
sympathizing friend. Remember that
though your daughter is married you
have not lost her"
Il know" sobbed the brides moth
er. THAT'S the trouble. Julia and
her husband have already picked out
the best room in the house for theirs 3"
Chicago Record Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

healthy condition, according to the con-
temporary. The United States enjoys
a free press but sometimes there is too
much freedom.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
SOME CLIPPINGS.
What the State Newspapers are
Saying on Topics of Interest.

Kent Must Hang" says the news
paper headlines. Not unless the next
legislature has the courage of its con-
victions and refuses to reverse or modi-
fly the findings. of the courts. Three
hundred laymen. are in a position to
overset the work of the highest legal
tribunal in the state. What travesty.
Rutland Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
N1iooleburY Register
F. NJ. CROSBY. MANAGING EDITOR.

1t is comparatively safe to go into
the woods now, as the deer season is
over for this year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12

Rubbers and Leggins, Gloves
and Mittens, Underwear, Outing
Flannels, Beds Blankets, Horse
Blankets, etc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS

Bend lOc.. name of paper and this sd. for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Sketch-Book.
zach bank contains a Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl St. New York
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
Estate of Francis II. LamordeS

MABEL A. BLISS, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-11-12
CALL A N D S EE.

OUR STOCK OF
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-14
cARBOLIC ACID HOLDS THE FORT
Two Thirds of Tacoma Suicides At
trihutable To Druo

TACOMA, May 1.-Two thirds OF
the suicides committed ia Tacoma and
vicinity for years past have been COM
mitted by the use OF carbolic acid, and
with this fact in view, Coroner George
ID. Shaver and Health Commissioner
Spiro Sargentich will try to have pass
ed law prohibiting it's sale EXCEPT
upon prescription, the same as is de :
manded in the sale of other malignant
potsons. Dr. f. J. Stewart, coroner
prior to Shaver, also favored a law of
the same character
Anyone, even child, can buy car
bolic acid at any drug store, gem
orally without even a question being
asked said Coroner Shaver TODAY.
land it is for this reason that so many
suicides use it.
Contrary to what is general sup
posed, there is no great pain attend
ing the carbolic acid route There is
a slight burning, but almost imme-
diately the acid is absorbed into the
blood, which it at once turns into a
chemical compound and consciousness
and the ability to feel pain is blotted
out"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-14
AUTOMOBILES PUT LIvERYMEN
ALMOST OUT OF BUSINESS
North Yakima Owners OF Horses Com
plain Bitterly of Fate.

NORTH YAKIMA, May 14.-The liv-
erymen Of North Yakima complain bit
terly that the automobile is putting
them out of business. They say that
there are more people in North Yakima
this year than last, the real estate men
are taking twice as many people out
to view land, more people go out for
pleasure rides evenings and Sundays
than ever before, and yet the livery
business is not nalf as large as it was
a year ago. In addition to this the ex-
penses for help and feed are mucn
higher. Two large garages here are
working overtime, and many new ma
chimes have been sold. Those who can
not buy machine alone club together
and three or four buy one They now
go out riding in the automobile instead
OF with horses. The demand for saddle
horses is also much smaller than it
was. The horse market is very slack.
and good animals are being sold at
prices away under last year
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-14

Taft is also trying to get back to Dem
ocratic Simplicity. Instead of hiring
a special train, as President Roosevelt
usually did when visiting other cities
President Tafe merely charters a pri-
vate car which is hitched to the regu-
lar passenger trains of the lines that
reach the points he wishes to visit.
AS consequence he is usually half
or three quarters of an hour late in
making his destination, but he prob
ably feels recompensed in the knowl-
edge that he is not making a show" of
himself in any way and is travelling
very much like any other American
gentleman.
His modfsty in this respect aLss
spares him many of the crowds at the
stations that would be there to greet
him were he coming in on a special
for as he travels now, upon the regular
trains, scarcely any of the railroad
men are aware that he is upon their
divisions or sections until after he has
gone.