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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
SANTA CLAUS CLAWS.

Santa Claus claws can be played by
any number of children.
First of all, the players sit in a cir
Gle on the floor. with their feet stretch
ed out in front of them, and then one
of the party starts singing:
Santa Claus, claw one.
Santa Claus, claw two.
How many claws has Santa got?
Santa, come tell me and draw it in.
AS the singer pronounces each word
she touches the feet of all the players
in turn, allowing one word for each
foot. When she comes to the last
word. in" the player whose foot she
touches draws it in, as she has hidden.
This goes on until all the feet but
one have been drawn in. The owner
of that foot has to pay penalty for
being last.
To pay the penalty the player gets
down on the ground on hands and
knees, and one by one the other play
ers, who have been fortunate enough
to get out, place various articles on
the losing players back, saying
"What is this over you?'
The child on his or her hands and
knees says what he or she thinks it
may be.
If it happens to be a handkerchief
and the player guesses a fan the 9th
ers say. Let handkerchief stay until
fan comes" and the handkerchief is
placed on his or her back.
This goes on until a heap of all sorts
Of things has been loaded on the poor
penalty payers back. AS soon as the
player Cuesses correctly what is being
held over him or her. however, he or
she is allowed to get up, and then they
play again and again until they are
tired.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
Why We Hang Up Stockings.

The custom of hanging up the stock
ing on Christmas eve arose from an
incident in the life of the good ST.
Nicholas. One day, when he was over
taken by severe storm, he took ref
uge in a convent, and the next day
being Christmas he preached Il sermon
to the nuns which they liked so much
that they asked him to come the next
year and preach to them again.
On his second visit, which was also
on Christmas eve, before going to
bed he asked each of the nuns to lend
him stocking, and he filled the stock
ings with sugar plums in return for
their hospitality.
In the making of mince pies-which
form a part of regular Christmas
feast-mutton was the only meat for
merly used. as commemOration Of
the tlocks that We're watched on the
holy night by the shepherds of Bethle-
hem. The spices were supposed to be
suggestive of the wise men from the
east-the land of spices.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
GRANVILLE.

The ladies of the Social Union held
their annual fair last Friday evening.
The sale was a success in every way. A
chicken pie supper was served with
other dainties.
A. B. Brown, who is boarding with his
nephew, George Sargent, is housed by
the grip, but is on the gain.
Mrs. May Boutell of Rochester was a
guest at II. c. Hubbard's recently.
c. G. Vinton of Somerville, Mass, is
stopping with his aunt, Mrs. j. A.
NintOn.
Joseph Brown of Braintree is assisting
William Tinkham in stage driving.
A. b. Chapman has left the state with
his family.
Mrs. James Derby is at work for
Joseph Gagnon.
Henry and Will Scott were called to
Rochester last week by the death of
their mother, Mrs. Sarah Scott Van
glider.
Mrs. f. E. Bagley, who has been suf-
fering with the prevailing distemper, is
much improved.
Christmas will be observed at the hall
with appropriate exercises and Christ
mas tree. Come one and all and hear
your name called. We believe it true
there is present for you.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
What a LITTLE Boy Saws.

Dear SANITY, you needn't trouble this year
To bring me any more toys taat are queer
And dolls with eyes that open and shut
Or patent swing that Coes up and up
Till you most touch the Sky; but, Sanity. I
say.
/ want 20 hcve FUN IN another way
At Christmas this year, and Il can't be
done
Unless YOU can put a wee bit of fun
In the heart OF mamma and papa. too.
And make them bright and Jolly like you.
/ guess it's two years since Brother Fred
died.
And now all day Christmas mamma has
cried.
And papa sends me Off to play with my
toys.
For "mamma's too nervous 10 bear any
noise"
So, really. dear SANITY, you can easily see
In planning for Christmas you needn't
count me.
Marie Golden.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
DIED SUDDENh7
Acute Indigestion the Cause
How Often do We Read this
Heading in Our Daily
Paper

Dear reader, if your food does not di-
gest properly, but stays in your stomach,
causing much misery, shortness of breath
and fermentation, you are the one that
should constantly have with you box
of MILO MA stomach tablets.
Two little MONA tablets taken at
the first sign of distress would have kept
many death notice out of the papers.
If you have stomach trouble of any
kind, start to get rid of it today. One
so cent box of MI o Ma stomach tablets
will make you feel like new man. Two
weeks treatment will make any abused,
out of order stomach strong and vigor-
GUS.
Guaranteed, mind you, for indigestion,
dizziness, biliousness, bad dreams. They
clear the skin and brighten the eyes. A
box only 90 cents at w. ii. Sheldon and
druggists everywhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
WHITING.

Miss Kate Rich has closed her house
and gone to New York to spend the win
ter.
Miss Ellen Taylor, Myron Taylor and
Howard Kelsey are home from Brandon
High school for holiday vacation.
Miss Edna Pierce, who has been so eff
ficient as telephone operator, has gone to
Enosburg Falls where she has accepted
similar position.
Miss Ella Ketcham of Brandon, who
has been several days in town left Mon
day for Rutland, where she will remain
during the winter.
Mrs. NJ. B. Credworth, Mrs. f. c.. Raw
son, Lee Rawson, Carl Lewis, b. Crosby
and H. Taylor spent Monday in Rutland.
Mrs. Charlie Lewis was called to Orwell
last week 20 help care for a relative, who
was very i'll.
Mrs. Henry Wells spent two very en-
joyable days in Rutland last week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
THE CHRISTMAS DONKEY.

A frolic on the order of the ever pop
ular donkey game is always in order
for a Christmas gathering of young
folks. Vary the picture Il little to suit
the occasion and offer IA prize to add
zest to the struggle. If the shops are
not at hand to offer inspiration for the
new version Of this contest any one
with some little artistic skill can draw
a picture of Santa Claus on a square
of muslin and color with tinted chalks.
The youngsters are blindfOlded one
by one and are sent to pin a spray OF
holly in Santa's hand. 1t Is, of course,
the one who comes nearest to accom-
plishing this feat who wins the prize,
copy of some popular juvenile story.
The children who stick their holly
sprays farther away from the mark
may be condemned to perform some
funny stunts. For instance, they may
draw imaginary reindeer in the air
with the index finger in the presence
of the rest OF the company.
Cut a turkey out of white cloth and
leave off one foot. Cut eight or ten
feet out Of paper, and, after pinning
the cloth turkey to a curtain, give
each child one of the paper feet Blind
fold one at time and let each try to
pin the foot in place. Some will come
quite near if they watch closely and
take measurements by eye before they
are blindfolded. A little bag OF candy
or some little knickknack from the
Christmas tree should be given the one
whose foot is pinned nearest the prop
er place for it,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
RIPToN.

Mrs. Holcomb and small boy of Mid.
dlebery are visiting at Mrs. E. j. Hale's.
Our nimrods have turned their atten-
ton to the unfortunate hedgehogs and
there is great mortality in the tribe.
We are informed that Don Cupid has
made us visitation, and robbed the
cradles and trundle beds, not to mention
the schools.
Some one not having the fear of God
before his eyes, on the night of the 18th
inst, broke into the peddlers cart of C.
j. Moawood, and took therefrom a
revolver and quantity of mems cloth.
ing to the value of some fifty dollars
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
ALL IN MY SERVICE BLEND.

The western Indies don't refuse
Their most appropriate boons.
But with their sugar aid my views.
Giving two tablespoons.
The nutmeg. lemon peel and mace
Each its proportion brings.
For every one | find place
With fifty other things.
The modest ginger. all too shy
Boldly to make advance,
Sends a mere teaspoon just to try
My flavor to enhance.
The generous fowls with eager haste
Their tender eggs bestow
To firmly bind the luscious paste,
AS ev'ry cook must know.
With such ingredients rich and rare
Matters 'twere vain to mince-
With me no other can compare.
OF buildings I'm the prince,
Punch.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
COUNTY NEWS
BRANDON.

Mrs. Julia Washburne WEIGH died in
Pittsford Sunday after long illness.
The funeral will be in Forestdae. She
formerly lived in town.
W. II. Bingham of Cornwall was in
town Saturday.
There will be an Xmas tree at the
Grange Saturday evening for the
children.
The graded school closed Friday for a
two weeks vacation.
The funeral of Levi Bashaw was held
from st. Mary's church Friday morning.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22

TOR gay fr0l1c OF Christmas
n party with the guests from the
ages of ten to fifteen use these
lines for the invitation:
Will you come to my party
And meet dear old friend?'
Don't bother bout fine clothes and things.
Just fix UP good to bend,
For we will frolic,
For we will play;
We will dance;
We will take a turn with Santa Claus
Should we have little chance.
Come from eight to eleven.
Decorate with holly, mistletoe and
quantities of Japanese lanterns.
Santa Claus may receive with the
young host or hostess, shaking hands
with each guest, pulling swapping mot
to caps with them and throwing gay
garlands of Grape paper over their
shoulders.
Then Santa disappears, only to come
back with his pack, from which each
child draws Christmas favor. When
the dining room is thrown open Santa
leads the way to the tune of a lively
march. H. may then take his leave
with a 'N try Christmas to all, and
to all a good night"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
"THIS MAY INTEREST YOU"

Good level farm in Whiting, VT, 200
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
HOT Cookies.
Christmas Franks Popular In the Long
Ago.

ChrIstnas Franks FoPuTaF IN the Long
Ago.
Hot cookies is a somewhat painful
sort Of blind mans bluff dear to our
grandparents at Christmas time. The
blindfolded one kneels down in the
center of the room, and all the rest Of
the players give him hit on the back
in turn. The object is to guess who
struck the blow. AS soon as cor
rect guess is made the hitter becomes
sit" Care must be taken to strike
lightly or this romp may become dan
gerous.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 30
years. Medical Book sent free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22

We have large stock of the.best lum-
Der to use in the manufacture. of Doors,
Door Frames, Sash, Window Frames
and Inside House6nish. We hav-
complete line of Builders Supplies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22

No. ron Prio0
1 Fevers, COMPOSITIONS, Innammations. .......zS
. Worms. Worm Fever. or Worm Disease. %
3 Collie, Crying and Wakefulness OF Infants -
4 Diarrhea. of Children and Adults. .........25
Coughs Colds, Bronchitis. ....................20
q Toothache. Faceache, Neuralgia .........z5
D Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo. ........25
10 Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. Is
IL Group, Hoarse Cough, Laryngitis ..........75
II Salt Rheum. Eruptions, Erysipelas. .........2S
rs Rheumatism, or Rheumatic Pains ........ 20
10 Fever and Ague. Malaria. ..................2
~ Piles Blind or Bleeding, External, Internal. ~o
10 Catarrh, Influenza, Cold in Head. ...........20
30 Whooplns Cough, spasmodc Cough. ....'.2o
Ell Asthma. Oppressed, Dlnicult Breathing. 40
IT Kidney Disease. -.--,--. -------,........'.'1o
- Nervous Debility. vital Weakness loo
80 Urinary Incontinence, Wetting ed...'''1o
"a Sore Throat, Quinsy -----------..''''''So
IT Grip, Hay Fever and Summer Colds KS
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt OF price.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE CO., Corner
William aud Ann Streets, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-03
Q S BUT A B.
 TO CURE CAT ARh H

H0W many readers of ths BuHettn Know that In Inland Australia where tho nfls11tient of eucelyptuh treea gr0w in abundahce, that there is no con- Sumpttony catarrht or diseases Of the respiratory tnact. T
 Tbe refreshing lbalsam thrown out hy tIfsee traea flfs the air and is bre&thed into the lungs by the fnhabf- stAnts. and all germ life is destroyed.
 M you have catArrh you cannot 10 to Inland Australia except at great ex- pe1se, but you can breathe right in your own home the same pleasant, soothing, healing, germ killing air as you would breathe if you were living in tho eucalyptus district of Australia.
 Just breathe HYOMEI; 1t is made from Australian eucalyptus and scien- ti6cA1ly combined with thymoI and ethax anttseptics employed in the Lis teEiAn system. Pour a few drops of HYQMEI in Nthe inhaler and breathe 1t. and as 1t passes oyer the catAFgh infected membrane II kill. the germs and heals the raw, in famed surface.
 HXOMEI Ia guaranteed to cure ca taxrh, coughs. colds, croup and sore throat or money back. Complete out7 fit, including inhaler, $1.00. Extra bot ties of HYOMEI cost bu. ~50 cents Sold by druggists everywhere aud by The Ixza & Oasood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-03
JllIES MOORE ELI BACK IIIl DEl1
Was Making Glass Of Lemonade Wben l1e wss St1iern
 Usual Good Health.

With shocking suddenness came the death of James Moore, bartender for Danief ]. McCoEmfek. at 5-55 o'clock Thursday afteErn0n while engaged in his work He was in his usual good health and just previous to his betng taken aMaH was humming a tune while locking after the customers. He was engaged in making glass of lem onade, having the shaker in his hand, when suddenly he placed it on the counter and fell backward to the floor, receiving . hard blow xs he fell, but he never uttered a sound
 Several who were there at the time Hurried to his help and he was placed h a chair and efforts made to revive Him. it being thought lie had an at- tack of vertigo. Dr. J. J. Donohue vas teleph0ned for and was there in about three minutes, but he found that ceath had occurred instantly and prob ably without pain. Dr. Donohue call ed Medical Examiner Dr. R. w Kim bail and he decided that death in all probability fGsuIted from an efnbolus
 or blood clot in a blood vessel. Per-
 mission was given Undertaken Houri- gan to remove the body and it was
 taken to his late home in Forest
 street. MT. Mccormick place of bus
 mess was closed for the night, fol-
 lowing the removal of the body.
 James Moore was born in Oldham England, thirty -four years ago. the
 son of William and Sarah Moore He came to America. about sixteen years ago for the purpose of visiting his
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-03

cousins lEr. and Mxz. Ralph GasaEeHl of TaftvIIIe He Hkea the country e2 Men fhat he st4yod hsre and fome employment in th6 machine 1h0p IT TaftviIle, but eVantuauy he setfled n NoFWfeh. Mr W0oxe has been eIu- past psaaea eleven g v yeks sns IF. m afecormies :o speaks of him tt the Highest terms
 Five years ago the Sth of June MT. Moore married Milan Nellie M- Flfz- gerald and hv the union there were tW0 children. Gefaldfna Elizabeth and James William Moore. IT.
 Mr. Moore was . charter member of the Elks and also of the BarteuderS' union ReligiouSly he was a staunch and loyal Catholic.
 Afr. Moore i& wel1 rememhered for been heard much around here ct fairs and entertainments, far many years He travelled through England and lre- land, singing in many of the largest cities before coming to America.
 1t was always the wonder of his friends that he never made singing his business aA he had the voice and abil- ity. He never seemed to care for it however, and preferred the business of bartender. He was a faithful and trustworthy exuploye. q sympathetic and true friend. and one who delight ed in helping otherA. He established wide circle of friends here Ht was devoted husband and father.
 Besides his wife and children he i, survived by his mother and a siste1 in England.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-03
OBITUARY.
J. Milton Bartlett.

John Milton Bartlett passed away shortly after noon on Thursday, fol- lowing an illness of about two years. He had been seriously sick only since Frederick A. and Annie E. Seamon Bartlett, and was born in Norwich April 30, 1879. He received his educa- tion in the schools of this city and en- tered the insurance business here. He formed a partn ership with Herbert M. George. but later conducted the busi- ness alone. About two years ago MT, Bartlett retired from the insurance business and for short time was en- gagged in the office of John c. Morgan. Mir. Bartlett was united in marriage with Miss Edwina Bentley Morgan, gan, on Jan. 1. 1902, by Rev. Isaac L. Wood, then pastor of the Trinity Meth odist Episcopal church. The deceased was member of Somerset lodge, No. 34, F. and A. F., Uncas lodge, No. Il. I. O.. O. F., and Palmyra encampment. ity M. E. church. Besides his wife, there survives one daughter Ruth Ed Wina, and one brother, Charles R. Bartlett. of Washington, D. c. Mir Bartlett had large number of friends and the sympathy of all will be extend ed to the bereaved family.
 Mrs. James Wall.
 At 7.30 o'clock Thursday morning, Catherine Wall, wife of James Wall, following an extended illness. The deceased was born in Norwich. the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret O'Brien. In 1897 she was married to Mir. Wall at St. Patrick s church sh r the ceremony M m being ps performed a member of St. Mary's church.
 Mrs. Wall leaves her mother. Mrs Margaret O'Brien of this city, hus- band and six children two sisters Mrs. Walter McCloud and Mrs. John McGrath, both of Norwich. and one was a devoted wife and daughter and a loving mother and her death is deeply mourned by her many friends Mrs. Edwin B. Miner.
 It will be with sincere regret tha, the legion of friends of Mrs. Edwin B Miner learn Of her death, which occur red at her home. No. 6S Oak street about S.30 o'clock Thursday evening She had been seriously i'll but a short The crisis of the disease was reached Wednesday night, which she failed ts pass as well as desired, and there wal a consultation of doctors on Thursday but all efforts failed.
 Mrs. Miner was born in Norwich Jan. 3, 1852, the daughter of William c. and Julia A. Boomer Beckwith, hel maiden name being Frances B. Bech with. She always resided in this city and on May 6, 1874, was united in mar. riage with Edwin B. Miner by the Roy t.Joq1n Davies of the Central Baptis church.
 Mrs. Miner was interested In evsr, l good cause, being happy when work l ing for others, and q large part Of he 1 life was devoted to those iea0 forfun4t, | than herself, and in doing good w41er ever she could. She was a member 0 1 the Central Baptist church, where he
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-03
T. c. MURPHY REPORTS
 ON TROLLEY ExTENsIoNs
Favorable Report Made to Norwich
 Business Mems Association.

The regular meeting of the Norwich Business Mems association was held in the Buckingham Memorial Thursday evening with a good attendance. In the absence of the president, c. l. dent Charles s. Fairclough presided. Routine business was transacted and T. c. Murphy made a favorable report on the trolley extension work. Nearly 500 names have already been signed to the petition. Frank H. Smith told of the directors meeting which was held ing on the court of commerce bill which was presented by c. 8. Mellen. James w. SempleN of Greenevil1e was elected to fill the vacancy in office caused by the recent death of George H. Benjamin.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-03
NORWICH GUESTS THERE.
Attended Social Evening at Wheeler
 School in North Steninston.

A social evening was held at the Wheeler school zt North Stonington Wednesday evening from 8 to 10 o'clock. The greater part of the time dancing was indulged in, music being furnished by the Ideal orchestra Charles o. Gavitt director. During the intermission a number Of games were played which added a unique feature to the occasion. Mrs. Man, Mrs. Smith Mrs. John D. Avery, Mrs. James F. Brown, IT,, and Mrs. Maine were pa tronesseS.
 Several Norwich and Westerly young people were among the invited guests A most enjoyable evening was the re- port of all who were privileged to at- tend this social affair.
 The North Stonington people have already won an enviable reputation fo1 entertaining which is confined not only to their own neighborhood but to the surrounding towns as we'll They have been instrumental in giving many pleasant occasions for their friends which have been among the enjoyable ones of the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-03
MORE SUITS BROUGHT
 IN SUPERIOR COURT.
Divsrcs and Other Actions for th,
 Juaqes 4e Decide.

Papers in three new cases were filed with the clerk of the superior court on Thursday:
 Thomas W. Lewis of voluntown brings suit against Lula Lewis of Exc ter, R. l., for a divorce on the grounds of desertfon. They were married Jan. 3, 1897, her maiden name being Lula James. She deserted him Nov. IF, 1901.
 Suit for 32,o0o damages has been brought by Edward c. Moore Go. of New Jersey against the Norwich Belt Manufacturing Co. for the recovery of g note for $1.S7s.bo given Nov. If, 1910.
 A suit for $1 200 has been brought by William Street of Montvf1le against Fred Rogers of Putnam. 1t is claimed that in February, 1s0e. the defendant entered into contract with the plain tiff to care for his son Harold, then 1a months old, for s1.50 week and sup ply the necessary clothing. The de- fendant has never provided the cloth ing as agreed and the plaintiff has spent about $50 for the same each year. The defendant has only paid SIS for the board on account and re- fused to pay the balance.