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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18
Age.

The following was written by one OF
Middlebury's oldest residents:
am sick and old and weak,
My brain has lost its power,
My limbs refuse to operate;
And WIZ procrast the hour
When all | am, or ere can be,
Will seek that strange eternity.
No one to mourn but just a son,
To drop the flag to half it 5 mast:
The grave will fill, the world move on.
No requiem sung, no questions asked.
Where will my cold and tired feet
Find warmth or place to stand?
Where will my spirit find place
In ocean, sky or land?
! cannot answer lis God alone
Who plan d out mans career.
And ON his goodness | rely
Without doubt or fear.
Nov. Sd, 1910.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18
A GOOD SELLING POULTRY FOOD

The testimony Of merchants who
handle Pages Perfected Poultry Food
are indicative of the popularity Of this
food. w. II. Nye Of Johnson, Vt, says,
In a recent letter: 81 have sold Pages
Perfected Poultry Food since its origin,
and have found it to be the most salts
factory Of any to the consumer. IT.
an egg getter." II. T. Brown of Lud-
low, VT, says: pages Perfected
Poultry Food sales increase. Doubled
my sales on it last year"
If you want to know more about
this food and the best ways of using it,
write to C. S. Page, Hyde Park, VT,
for his booklet profitable Poultry"
1t will be sent free, postpaid, to any.
one mentioning this paper.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18
The Dairy Cow.

The dairy COW does more than bring
financial success to the dairy farmer.
She makes him better citizen than he
would otherwise be. Her influence up
on home conditions is a most pleasing
contribution to those factors which are
responsible for the changed conditions
which prevail in the farm homes of
today. Thousands of these homes are
now characterized by comfort and hap
piness where formerly they were blight
ed by drudgery and unhappiness.
Better financial conditions have con-
tributed to this change, and the dairy
COW has been in no small measure re-
sponsible. She has contributed in still
another way. The dairy cow teaches
kindness. Her owner soon learns that
only by treating her kindly can he Sc
cure the highest possible returns from
her, and she responds quickly to kind
words and proper care Her DISPOSE
ton is one that the human family might
well emulate. She is patient and long
suffering, acquiescing mutely in the
arrangements made by her owner for
carrying on the dairy business, striving
at all times to repay him for every eff
fort made for her care and comfort.
The members of the family, as they
come in contact with her and her kindly
disposition, are influenced for good,
AS they appreciate the financial benefit
to come from caring for her well they
take deeper interest in her. In doing
so they unconsciously cultivate those
qualities which make them better citi-
Zens
The dairy COW the prototype of
man $ best friend is welding greater
influence than she is generally credited
with. Shs has always been found in the
front ranks in the search of civilization
and no agricultural country can long
prosper without her. She is a potent
factor in the upbuildng of such
country, financially and socially, and
wise people will appreciate her and en-
courage the industry of which she is
the foundation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18

meet here in friendly rivalry to show
admiring crowds the noblest specimens
of their golden fruitage.
This grain has a happy adaptibility
and charm when used for decoration.
Five acres of ground were required
to produce the requisite number
of stalks for the interior decoration
alone of this golden palace. These
stalks were largely used to produce
frieze extending entirely around the in
terror of the building. The background
was green and the scenic effect was
most agreeable. Cords extending from
one part of the building to another in
festoon fashion, were bedecked with
sections of ear corn suggesting string
OF golden beads on large scale.
One of the most attractive exhibits in
the palace was bungalo made almost
entirely of corn. 1t was Is by % feet
and on top of it was an old Dutch wind
mill all of cornstalks, and operated by
electricity.
The Grand Trunk railroad, and many
others, made a fine showing of grains,
| grasses, ETC., along their lines; but es-
pecially attractive was the contribution
of the Federal Government. Here were
all kinds of fruit from every section of
the union, in wax, so natural as to
defy detection. Then there were in
sects, pretty and ugly, good and bad,
including appe-tree scales, beetles,
yellow fever mosquitoes and the COM
mon house fly. But this was a side at
traction. Corn was King. The man.
agement wishes all to see corn, talk
corn, handle corn and withal raise corn.
Perley E. Davis, CRANKY, Mass, takes
the lead by making world new corn
record. He raised 1O3 Id bushels crib
| dry yellow flint corn on one acre and
took the first prize.
There was one notable ear of corn at
the exposition which deserves special
mention. 1t is considered the best one
on earth. In 1909, at Omaha, it won
the sweepstakes prize of 81, 900. The
owner now refuses $1,000. The crowd
was not allowed to handle the precious
thing; but your correspondent putting
on an editorial air, was permitted to
take it in his own hands, and in so doing
felt mighty weight of responsibility,
like holding the queens baby!
In Mechanics Hall, the farmer gazed
in wonderment. Everything seemed to
be there, from freshly Matched incu-
bator chicken, to corn-stalk IA feet
high with good ripe ear of corn up
just 8 feet.
In another hall wise men spoke wise
things to US. We listened to corn ex-
perts from the West to heads of exper-
| iment stations; to presidents of agri-
cultural societies. and to some of the
dignified, scholarly Governors of the
New England States. What did these
savants say? The gist was this
go West, young man," is now out
of date. Do something; be somebody;
practice thoughtful agriculture; work
both for yourself and futrue genera
tons; be altruistic; cultivate the brain,
heart and muscle right here, and New
England soil will furnish you corn in
abundance, a happy home with all
sufficient riches.
l.. w. PEET.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18
The New England Corn Exposi-
ton.

At nine o'clock, November 7, the
gates facing the golden palace of corn
We're swung wide open to the public.
Never in the history of the world, with
one exception, has the grain of old King
Philip been displayed in quantity,
Quality and beauty of arrangement, as
seen at this unique exposition The
front of the palace was covered with
cut and artistically arranged cornstalks
with golden buttons of corn aptly inter
spersed for effect
Upon entering the palace you were
dazed by the presence of what seemed
to be cone and pyramid of gold, each
with base II feet square, ascending to
an apex IA feet high. These were COW
cred with ears of corn, and what a go-
den sheeting they made-17OO ears for
the pyramid, and 1000 for the cone.
Then turning around a little, and you
face nearly 5000 exhibits. These are
Systematically arranged in five zones.
The exhibits of each New England State
are properly set off, and, by printed
card, are easily found.
Think of it, the corn-fields upon the
hillsides and valleys of all New England
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18
THE DEATH DICE.
A Murder Case In Which They Re-
turned a Just Verdict.

turned Just Verdict.
The German emperor some time ago
presented to the Hohenzollern museum
the death dice" with which one Of
his ancestors decided a difficult case
in the seventeenth century. The his
tory of these dice is generally given as
follows:
A young girl had been murdered.
Suspicion fell upon two young soldiers.
Ralph and Alfred. who were suitors
for her hand. They both denied their
guilt, and even torture failed to ex
tract a confession from either.
Then Elector Frederick William de
cided to cut the knot by means of the
dice box. The two soldiers should
throw for their lives and the loser
should be executed as the murderer.
The event was celebrated with great
solemnity. Ralph had the first chance
and threw skies. the highest possible
number. The dice box was then given
to Alfred. He fell on his knees and
prayed. Then he rose to his feet and
threw the dice with such force that
one of them was broken. The whole
one showed six. the broken one also
gave six on the larger portion, and
the fragment split off showed one
This was total of thirteen, one be-
yond Raphs throw. The audience
held its breath in amazement.
God has spOken" cried the prince.
Ralph. appalled, by what he regarded
as a sign from heaven. confessed his
guilt and was sentenced to DEATH
Chicago Record Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18
SCOTS Emulsion

is a wonderful food-medi-
cine for all ages of man
kind. 1t will make the
delicate, sickly baby strong
and well-will give the
pale, anemic girl rosy
cheeks and rich, red blood.
1t will put flesh on the
bones of the tired, over
worked, thin man, and
will keep the aged man
or woman in condition to
resist colds or pneumonia
in the winter.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18
FOR FALLING HAIR.
You Run No Risk When You Use
This Remedy

We promise you that, if your hair is
falling out land you have not let it go too
far, you can repair the damage already
done by using Rexall "93' Hair Tonic,
with persstency and regularity, for
reasonable length of time. 1t is scientific,
cleansing, antiseqtic. germicidal prepar-
ton. that destroys microbes, stimulates
good circulation around the hair roots
promotes hair nourishment, removes dan
druff and restores hair health. 1t is as
pleasant to use as clear water, and it is
dellcately perfumed. 1t is "a real toilet
necessity,
We want you to try RexaIl 1893" Hair
Tonic with our promise that it will cost
you nothing unless you are perfectly
satisfied with its use. 1t comes in two
sizes, prices SOC. and S1.00. Remember,
you can obtain Rexall Remedies in this
community only at our store-The
Rexall Store. Sheldon's Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18
About to Make a Change.

"What is he going to do now"
breathlessly asked the agitated young
woman, with her eyes on the daring
aeronaut who was clingng to his para
chute
HE is about to sever his connection
with the balloon" replied her escort.
'to accept Il position a little lower
down" -Exchange.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18
ST. Nicholas in 1911.

There is to be fine new story of out
door life in St. Nicholas in 1911, a serial
tale of the experiences and adventures
OF two boys in winter camp IN Maine.
The title will be "The Forest Casta-
ways, and the author is Frederick
Grin Bartlett.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18

have good supply OF cabbages in my cellar.
would like to NIL your order when you buy.
IT'S said that you cannot please everybody,
But l. at least for one, am willing to try.
For those who live outside OF Middlebury,
will leave 80 they can get them when In town.
just write or telephone your order
And that will make 1t easy all around.
GEORGE SHELDON,
4ot4p Salisbury, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-11-18

Send 1Oc. name OF paper and this ad. for
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Sketch Book
Each bank contains a Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT g. BOVINE, 4O9 Pearl St, New York
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
Sinner on His Dying Bed Writes a
Letter to County Attorney Craig
inviting Him Down There
to Hot Place.
UNIQUE OF IT'S KIM
Young coIored Fellow, Declaring He
Is Guilty Of Seduction Of Girl,
Wants to Shield compan.
ion Of keokuk.

The dying words of a repentant sin
ner have disclosed the location Of
nell, but certain city not far from
keokuk will not believe the story and
may possibly become offended.
Hell is in Quincy, and County At
torney Theodore A. Craig has been
invited to come there If he wishes to
Interview a person who should now
be spending his time at Fort Madison
penitentfary for henious crime, IL
his story is true.
The anonymous letter received at
the county attorneys office Saturday
is possibly the most unique that the
prosecutor has received in a long
time. 1t is signed ficticiously and is
from young colored fellow The
letter follows:
States Attorney Craig:
Il am dyinfi, these are my last
words, have done a dirty deed, a
cowardly trick. God has forgiven me
and am asking you to- (Here the
writer sets out statement of what
he claims to have done, and says he
fears that another young colored fell
low of Keokuk is suffering for a
crime which he committed) God has
forgiven me and | am spending my
last moments asking you to- God has
whipped ME and condemned me and |
am dying and going to hell. l will be
In Quincy if you want to find me.
Forgive me, 0 God and man.
The crime which the writer refers
to is the seduction of colored girl
It is believed that the writer wishes
to shield or set free colored friend
Of his in Keokuk whom he believes
has been prosecuted for the crime
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
Surprised Mrs. FurIenn.

Yesterday afternoon, twentyfour of
the intimate friends of Mrs. Jos. NJ.
Furlong, called at her residence, SIT
High street, and surprised her in a
complete and happy manner. The af-
ternoon was spent very enioyably.
and music being INDUCED in and de-
lightful refreshments being served.
the ladies surprising their unsuspect-
ing hostess, bringing along choice VI
ands for the occasion. Mrs. Furlong
will leave soon for her new home in
Canton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11

wisely directed, will cause her to
give to her little ones only the most
wholesome and beneficial remedies
and only when actually needed, and
the well-informcd mother uses only
the pleasant and gentle laxative rem
cdy-Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of
Senna-when a laxative is required,
as it is wholly free from all objec-
tionable substances. To get its ben
efcial effects always buy the genu-
inc, manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
To the Public.

The attendance for the past sever
al weeks has been very discouragina
and 1t is probable the guarantee of
$4,000 will not be reached. In this
case kcokuk will be subjected to
loss OF her franchise In the Central
Association.
It is to be hopej the public will
show their loyalty In attending the
last few games yet to be played.
keokuk Baseball Assn.
To be exact the attendance to
date is just 23,200, which means that
an attendance OF 1900 is needed DUR
ing the games yet to be played. The
directors have figured to fine point
in the matter and in the event that
1t rains Keokuk may lose.
Sterne argues that five hundred
will be needed at the Sunday games
which will leave 500 for the six
games during the week But the way
people have been attending during
the week there will never be 800 I'M
less fans take this matter seriously.
No less than 1000 fans should go to
the Kewanee-Keokuk battle this af-
ternoon, so that in case it rains two
or three days the city will not fail
to reach the coveted mark
Never since the organization of
the Central Association has Keokuk
been SO near the verge of failing to
reach the required attendance mark.
The old town needs to patronize the
game during the final clashes or Keo-
kuk will drop to the I'm league or
some other bush league.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
Musical "Wednesday Evening.

On Wednesday evening In the audi
torium of ST. Francis de Sales church
n musical will be given by the St.
Francis choir, assisted by the choir
of st. Peters Catholic church. The
event promises to be one of more than
ordinary interest to musicians. and
many are awaiting with pleasant an
ficipation the program, of which Mrs.
Furlong has charge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
Supper Was Well Attended.

Many ladies and gentlemen attend
ed the chicken pie supper given last
evening in the dining room of the
Trinity NJ. E. church by the Ladies
Aid Society Quite a neat sum was
realized by the ladies and their efforts
in pleasing the large number who at
tended were greatly appreciated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
Card Company Tuesday.

Mrs Arthur G. Sweeney will enter
tain a large company of ladies at her
pretty residence, 525 North Sixth
street. Tuesday morning at half after
nine, in honor of Miss Rowles, of Dav-
export and Mrs.J M. Furlong. Cards
will be the diversion of the function,
which will figure prominently among
the larger social functions of the week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11

An unknown party has for the
last few evenings been annoying the
police station by constantly calling.
Now if this party is caught, he may
have a reason to call, but not for
the police.
d l.. Hughes stated last evening
that the Grand opera house at Dayen-
port would open Wednesday, Septem-
Der IA, with list of high class shows.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
The Holy City viii Be Given.

Some time within the next six
or eight weeks, the chorus of young
men and women of the Keokuk High
school will again present THE Holy
City" which has been so we'll received
on former OCCASIONS. Friday evening
the Boys Glee club of the school met
in the auditorium to rehearse for the
coming musical event. The Girls
Glee club will also commence practice
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
Westminster Reading Circle.

Tomorrow afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mrs. A. B. Hughes, 1116 Tim
ca street, the Reading Circle of the
Westminster church will be entertain
I'd. Mrs. Hughes will be assisted by
Mesdames A. ]. Leake, F. w Pease
Van Pappelendam. ]. r. Hershey, E
NJ. Miller, H. R. Collision and Harry J
Reeves.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
Country Club Dance

The Country Club was the scene of
pleasant dance last evening among
the members of the society. The us
ual afternoon bridge company and 9th
er games were enjoyed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
$SS||}l[z5!
Will Be a Beautiful Wedding.

Wednesday morning at nine o'clock
will occur one of the most beautiful
church weddings to be soleminized in
Keokuk in several seasons when Miss
Christine Donahue becomes the bride
OF Mr.. John Murphy. Solemn high
nuptial mass will be celebrated at St.
Peters Catholic church in the perform
ance Of the beauteous ceremony which
will unite the lives of these two we'll
known and prominent citizens. The
bride will be given away at the altar
by her brother DR.. Edward Donahue
of London. England, who has arrived
to be present at the charming nuptial
service of this week. Dr. Donahue
was formerly resident of Keokuk.
and a graduate of the Keokuk Dental
college.
The ceremony will be performed by
the Very Reverend James Gillespie
pastor of st. Peters Catholic church.
The choir of the st. Francis de Sales
church will sing. The approaching
event is one of surprising interest as
It involves two of Keokuk's most pop
ular and best known personages in q
wedding that will be complete In ele-
gance and decorous with the attend
ance of the city's best society
Succeeding the marriage ceremony.
the bridal party will be served with
an elegant wedding breakfast at II
o'clock at the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. Kate Donahue, 913 Ex-
change street.
An extensive wedding tour has been
planned by the bride and groom elect
and hosts of friends extend best wish
es and heartest congratulations in ac-
cord with the coming event.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
Or. :. EATON JOHNSTON.

Inc only physician practicinR Oste.
patny IN the county. The Smith.
sonian truss fitted and guaranteed.
the only truss that holds. Oface
North side OF Main street, third door
ABOVE Fifth. Phone SO. Residence.
Ninth and Webster. Phone 4s4. p.
y. Lock Box Al. Warsaw, III.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
A. O. U. w. Ball.

Wednesday evening q grand ball
will he given by the A. 0. U. w, lodge
in Hawkes. hall. The Agne orchestra
will play
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11

DR.. CORAL q. ARMENTRoUT.
Physician and Surgeon
Omee-Y. Nd. G. A. building. Resi-
dence 9l2 Fulton street. Office hours:
~ to IL M: to p. M. evening
hours by appointment. Iowa phone,
Sas-f and Hub. phone. 20s2. ofties
phone. Residence phone, Iowa. 12-M:.
Hub. 3515.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11

Or. w. P. SHERLOCK,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
o1ice and residence, No. 1S North
fifth street In Howell building.
once hours: 10 to IL a. M; 3 to &
p. N. Evening to 8.
Phones: Iowa 7s1.R; Mississippi,
Valley. 1919.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11

Trinity NJ E. church, corner of
Tenth and Main streets, Dr. j. w.
Potter, pastor. Sunday School at $50
a. m; junior league at 2:30 p. M.
Epworth league at $50 p M; Epworth
Volunteers at $50 ?. m. No regular
church services win be held tnis Sun
day on account of the pastor being in
attendance at the annual conference.
Midweek prayer service on Wednes-
day evening at 7:30 p. IN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
DR.. c. r. RLANkENsHlP

Physician and Surgeon.
onlce-Y. ID. G. A. Bldg; rssidencs--
Dig North Fifth street. Office phones
iowa s0o-R. Hub. 157; residence
phones-Iowa 1o70.B. Hub. 1861.
o !. hours: $3.50 to 10 .. M; 4 To
i p. m. and z to 8 D. m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
KensTnqton at Mrs. RIom's.

Mrs. Isaac Blom will entertain a
company of ladies at thimble party
tomorrow afternoon at her residence,
513 North Fifth street the affair to
be given in honor of Mrs. j. NJ. Fur
long.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
ATTENDANCE
IS ALARMING.
directors Declare That Only 1920
Fans Have Attended Games in
keokuk This Year and Goal
is In Distance.
THEY MAKE AN APPEAL
Ask That Remaining Eight Games
be Observation-Disclosures VIII be
Two Sunday Games and six
During the Week.

Is Keokuk to retain it's franchise
in the central Association? This is
the question uppermost in the minds
of KeokuR directors right now. The
total figure at the present time is
alarmingly low and fans have but
eight dats in which to redeem the
failure of the past four months. The
directors have come forth with an
appeal Here 1t is:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11

DR.. @. r. CLARK.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Ohce-Y. NJ. G. A. building.
ONCE hours-9: 0O-10:30 a. m. $3.50
70 $3.50 and 700 an.. 500 p. N.
Phones-ofhce. Iowa 305-R; Hub.
i57. Residence. Iowa, 1898: Hub. 2oss.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11

OF the various parts, shortly, insuring
larger and even stronger chorus of
young voices this year than ever be-
fore.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11

J. r. WEDEL. M. D.
Office 17Ia North Fourth Street.
keokuk, Iowa.
Residence No. 1920 High street,
Iowa phone 1885; Home phone l522.
ONCE phones. Iowa, s39-B; Home, lSs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11
PHYSICIANS.

DR.. w. J. HARTER
especially Equipped tor the Treatment
of Chronic Diseases.
Office 602 Main street. over Sixth
Street Drug Store.
Residence, HOS Concert street.
Offlce hours-10 to II a. M; 2 to .
p. M. Phones-Otfice. Iowa 21S-B;.
residence, Iowa 9S5-B. Hub. 290.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-11

DR.. w. FRAf!k BROWN.
SURGERY, URINARY AND
SKIN DISEASES.
4021a Main. Over Jones, Hat Store.
Bell Phone 1874. Home 1874. Res. 5.