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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
Easy Way to Evade the Law.

The records of the town of Mt. Holly
which is in the center of the Christmas
tree traffic of the State, show that
wholesale dealers who live outside Yer
mont are finding way to evade the
payment of the license fee of 25 cents
per tree, which is obligatory under the
law passed in 1910. The dealers say
that the fee is prohibitive and would
drive them out of the business.
Practically no license fees have been
paid in Mount Holly this season, yet
about 200 carloads of young evergreens,
about the usual quota, have been shipped
to the city markets. The statue allows
a property owner to cut trees on his own
land without payment of license and
to be within the law wholesalers
are ostensibly buying land which is rich
in young spruces and balsams with the
tacit understanding that they may deed
it back to the original owners after all
the young evergreens have been cut.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
New England Colleges Sectional
DUTY.

When Dartmouth College recently
summoned experts from all parts of the
country to discuss for the first time in a
formal and thoroughgoing way the
standardizing of business methods by
efficiency tests it performed a national
service. When the trustees of Amherst
College recently formally replied to an
alumni appeal that the college be put
exclusively on cultural basis it con-
tributed to enlightenment on an issue
that interests educators and publicists
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. When
Clark University recently summoned to
Worcester the ablest American experts
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22

Fishing through the ice on the Great
Lakes particularly toward the close of
the season, is an occupation that ought
to be followed only by men of courage,
resource, and great powers of endurance.
In Highways and Byways of the Great
Lakes" Clifton johnson sets down a
story told him by one of the old resi-
dents at Mackinac.
Zone March, while couple of Mack
mac half-breeds were out on the ice at
the fishing grounds about two miles
from the village, the great foe on
which they were broke off. There was
fierce snowstorm at the time, and
they did not notice that they were
afioat till their lines began to drag, and
then the crack was too wide to jump.
THAT was about nine O'Clock in the
morning. The wind carried them ten
miles east, when they got into current
that brought them back eight miles
toward Bobloe Island. Each had a
sledge drawn by two dogs, and they
made the dogs run, and they ran them
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
North Bound

1903 a. m. sleeper, daily; S:21 a. m.
mixed, daily except Sunday; l :s7 a. m.
Sunday; . :s7 p. m. fye daily; $50
p. m. local, daily except Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
Estate of Simon l.. Stevens
'CTATE OF VERMONT.

SIAIE OF VERMONT,
CDIsTRIcT OF ADDISON, S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Addison:
To all persons interested in the estate of Simon
l.. Stevens. late of Orwell. in said District
deceased. GREETING:
AT probate court, holden at Middlebury with
in and for said district on the LIST day of Decem-
Der. 1911. an to be the last
will and testament of Simon l.. Stevens late of
Orwell, in said district, deceased, was presented
to the court aforesaid, for probate. And it is
ordered by said court that the Goth day of Decem-
Der, 1911, at 10 clock m, at the probate office
in said Middlebury. be assigned for proving said
instrument and that notice thereof be given to all
persons concerned. by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the Middlebury Register
newspaper circulating in that vicinity in said
district previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said court. at the time and place aforesaid.
and contest the probate of said will, if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Middlebury in said
district, this LIST day of December 1911
40 Allen r. Sturtevant, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22

The value of scoutcraft is illustrated
by an anecdote told by Lieutenant
General Sir Robert Baden Powell,
founder of the English Boy Scout
Movement. II remember" he says,
"a fellow coming out to pioneer
country who had been thought great
deal of at one of the chief public schools
at home. He had played in his own
school eleven at Lords, and, you know,
when a fellow has done this he thinks a
lot of himself and so do his friends.
But this poor fellow found that cricket
and applause were not of much good to
him when it came to pioneering in the
backwoods, with the hostile savages
around, and he very soon got the
'funks' and off cred a big reward to
anybody who would get him safely out
of the country and home again. Well,
if he had learned bit of scouting be-
fore he went out he would have had
the pluck to go on and would have en-
joyed real good time of adventure and
success"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22

Talcum powder is made from the soap
stone, some grades of which are pro-
duced in eleven States-California,
Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York, North Caro-
lima, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Yer
mont and Virginia. New York's out
put of II, 10 ton forms nearly half OF
the total production of the country.
Tale is usually marketed rough from
the mine, sawed into slabs and made up
into manufactured objects, such as
laundry tubs, or ground into powder.
In 1910 SO per cent of the tale was
ground and q per cent made into slabs
and manufactured. The product of
New York it practically all ground.
Most of the ground tale is used in the
manufacture of paper of various kinds,
especially building paper, says Health
Culture. 1t finds application, also, in
the manufacture of nodded rubber forms
and as foundry facings and paints. 1t
readily absorbs grease and is used in
removing spots from silk and to bleach
cotton goods.
On account of its slipperiness it is
widely used to lessen friction, and for
this purpose it is busted into gloves and
shoes and blown into conduits to ease
the introduction of electric wires or
other conductors. One of its widest
applications is in toilet powders.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
Estate of Merrick A. Munroe

STATE OF VERMONT
oDIsTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district of
Addison.
To all persons interested in the estate of Merrick
A. Munroe, late of Middlebury. in said district
deceased, GREETING:
At Probate Court, holden at Middlebury with
in and for said district on the 18th day of Decem-
Der. 1911. an instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Merrick A. Munroe, late of
Middlebury in said district. deceased. pre-
scented to the Court aforesaid. for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the Sth day
of January, 1912, at the Probate Office in said Mid
dlebury, at 10 O'Clock m. be assigned for prov
ing said instrument; and that notice thereof be
given to all persons concerned. by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the Middebury
Register, newspaper circulating in that vicinity,
in said district. previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place aforesaid.
and contest the probate of said will. if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Middlebury in said dis
trict. this 18th day of December, 1911.
81 Allen r. Sturtevant, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
CARD OF THANKS.
Estate of James Howker

STATE OF VERMONT
ODIST1CT OF ADDISON. SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Addison:
To all persons interested in the estate of James
Howker, late of Middlebury. in said district
deceased CREFT1Nc
Alta probate court. holden at Middlebury within,
and for said district on the LIST day of December,
1911, an instrument purporting to be the last will
and testament of James Howker, late of Middle
bury IN said district deceased presented to the
court aforesaid for probate. And it is ordered by
said court that the 18th day of December, 1911 at
10 O'Clock a. m. at the probate office in said Mid
dlebury. be assigned for proving said instrument:
and that notice Thereof be given to all persons con-
cerned, by publishing this order three weeks sue
ceslvey IN the Middlebury Register, a newspaper
circulating in that vicinity, in said district pre-
vious to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said court, at the time and place aforesaid
and contest the probate of said will. if you have,
cause.
Given under my hand at Mddlebury in said
district, this LIST day of December, 1911
~ Allen r. Sturtevant. Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
WON EN'S HAIR.
Easy to Make it Soft, Luxuriant
and Radiant.

Many women have hair so dull and
faded that it is actually repulsive.
These women have probably never
heard of PARTISAN SAGE the invig-
Grating hair dressing that is being used
by thousands of refined women through
out America.
If your hair is falling or thin or faded
or lifeless; if you have dandrutf or itch.
ing scalp; if YOU hair is not as fascin
ating as you would like to have it. go to
w. H. Sheldon this very day, ask for a
fifty cent bottle of PARTISAN SAGE
and start at once to make your hair per-
feet and even glorious.
PARTISAN SAGE is guaranteed tc
give satisfaction, or money back. Cir
with Auburn hair on every package
For sale by w. Ii. Sheldon and druggists
everywhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
U1iooleburY Register

Here's penny for the Anti-Tuber-
culosis League" said little newsboy,
stepping up to the visiting nurse of a
western league, who was selling the
Red Cross Christmas seals in one of the
moving picture theaters.
'Here take one of the SEALS" said
the nurse, as the boy dropped the penny
in front of her.
Jaw, amt got no use for de seal,
but wants to give youse de penny
cause youse did so much for me
mudder," replied the lad, running away
before he could be questioned further.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-22
RUTLAND RAILROAD
Time of arrival at and departure of
trains from Middlebury effective,
Sunday, OCTOBER.
South Bound.

8 ;33 a. m. mail daily except Sunday (;
1880 p. m. Green Mountain flyer, daily ;
d;5S p, m. local; daily except Sunday;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
DR. PAYNE STOPS SUNDAY WORK ON
 FAIRFIELD AVE.

Fairfield avenue, west of the via duct, is in process of being oiled with a heavy coat of asphalt oil, furnished by the State, through the department of the highway commissioner, and the work is being done under the direction of Highway Commissioner sMacdon- aid.
 Saturday a portion of the road was oiled. Sunday morning it looked like rain. A rain falling upon the road before oil is rolled in frequently makes it necessary to do the work over again. Therefore the State authorities request ed that steam roller be put upon the highway to roll it down, and to ama1- gamate the oil with the screenings that are thrown upon the surface of the road.
 The roller was furnished and the work was being done in record time to beat out the prospective rain, when Dr. c. M Payne, stating that he rep resented himself and four others, ap- peared before Chief of Police Birming- ham and Mayor Buckingham and de- manded the cessation of the work, de- claring that it was not work of ne- cessity, and was violation of Sunday law. The roller was stopped Rain fell, but fortunately not heavy, though much damage was done Had the rainfall been heavy the taxpayers would be under the necessity today of paying to have the work done over again
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
AUTOMOBILE CRASHES INTO
 CARRIAGE

After a crash between a buggy and an automobile had imperilled half d dozen people, four of them children from a picnic toward the Trumbull line mobbed the special policeman who had taken charge of the wreck, at Main and Thorme street. the North End, last evening.
 Two of the gangsters were arrest ed, the others taking to flight One forfeited bail of $25, and the other is held in s25 bail until Saturday. for breach of the peace and assault.
 The automobile bore the Connecti- cut license number of 5429, which is given in the registry list as the prop Conn. The driver gave his name as Failt. The carriage was occupied by Mrs. Kneapt of Stratfield and three small children. The men arrested in the row that followed were August c. Seith, a saloon keeper at 62 William street, and Fred Nichols, a carpen- ter. of 139 Shelton street, who has a police record.
 The automobile ran into the car riage from the rear, tossed out Mrs. Kneapt and her three children, and in the crash small boy riding with the automobilist also sustained severe cut on the scalp and bruises. A. c. Marshall of Thorme street, a special policeman, heard the crash and hurrying to the scene, was taking the names and addresses of the in- terested parties as is customary when the gang hove in sight. They rushed up to the automobile, and with a show of friendliness for the automo- bilist, they attempted to elbow the officer one side Marshall placed Seith under arrest. Michael Me Namara, a resident of Terry place, nearby, who was attempting to aid in caring for the accident victims, went to Marshall aid, and was as- saulted by Nichols. Marshall was set upon by a dozen of the roughs but he held his own stoutly and deliver ed his prisoner to the patrol
 The automobilist gave the woman a quarter for carfare home. One of the older children led the horse away, and the demolished wagon was left on the roadside. Seith and Nichols were released when the saloonkeeper posted bail of S25 for each. In the city court today Nichols bond was forfeited.
 Through an error in a newspaper the name of MT. McNamara was mentioned as one of the prisoners. He is the complaining witness against Nichols, whose arrest he caused for assault
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
VAIN SEARCH s FOR BODY OF
 GEORGE BREHM

After an all night and nearly all day search for the body of George Brehm, aged 21, of 5S6 Brooks street, a plum Der drowned in. the Housatonic river near Pine Rock Park, yesterday at o'clock, Stephen L. Kelley of 137 Cath erine street, leader of the searching party, sought permission late this af- ternoon to use dynamite in an effort to bring the missing body to the sur face.
 Brehm was drowned in bathing, yes- terday. He was one of a party of six on a launch ride up the Housatonic yesterday. In the party were Stephen L. Kelley, 137 Catherine street; Au gust Latzke, "A Orchard street; Har- old Miller, Congress street; William Otto, 615 East Main street, New Ha- ven; Edward J. Murray, 7s Orchard street, and George Brehm.
 Brehm rarely left home on Sundays. Yesterday forenoon, however, he kiss ed his wife and three-months-old baby goodbye and started off for the outing in high spirits When the party reached Pine Rock Park they dived in, and caught in a swift current near ly all were drowned. Their skiff, training after the launch, was upturn- ed as Miller hurried to the rescue of his companions. All were saved but Brehm
 Brehm's widow, who was Miss Kit tie Murray, is prostrated. The search for the body was kept up all day, about a dozen taking part. There were two launches and two rowboatS at work all day, but though they went back and forth scores of times over the spot where it was believed Brehm sank, they weRe unable to bring the body to the surface.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
How Hamilton
 Was Beaten For
 Commodorship
Vote Was Tie When Sud denly One of the Doughty Little Sheriff's Men Was
 Found to Be Overheard

Leaving word at his office that if any couple with the bankroll wanted to be married, he would perform the ceremony by wireless, Assistant Town Clerk William Fox Mullins, put on his sailor hat and sailed with the mem bers of the Narragansett club yester- day. It was the eighth annual cruise of the politicians and plain people and the steamer Isaac Brown of New Haven was chartered for the occa- sion.
 MT. Mullins and his boss, Town Clerk Billy Thomas, were appointed press agents because they know how to hornswoggle the reporters without laughing. When the ship was about Farms, the folks on land could hear a great uproar on board the Isaac Bruwn. They thought the passengers were trying to take the. captain 8 watch or that Danny Walker was ex- blaming how he fixed things and got permanent pavement for State street. But it was merely a quiet little elec- ton of officers.
 There were three candidates for Commodore, Dan Rowland, former Deputy Sheriff Thomas F. Hamilton and Virgil Howard They gave Row land the double cross because he did not take care of his friends when Ilc lSlQ lu0 JOO DCIOIS. lISli IL iieai rowed down to a contest between Hamilton and Brown and the vote stood 20 to 20. Ten ballots were talk en and then Billy Menes, who had been doing what he could for Hamil- ton, was accidentally on purpose showed overheard. While he was sav- ing himself from drowning the enemy rushed through another ballot and elected Howard by 20 to 19. In order to take care of Rowland they elected him commodore on shore.
 Alderman Danny Walker of the Fourth District was elected first mate; Michael A. Kenny, second mate; Frank Judge, captain; Thomas Flanagan keeper of the dill pickle barrel; Pat rick Ford, guardian of the corn beef and cabbage; advisory board, Michael Dwyer, John Murren John J. Morris sey, Al Doty, George Campana, and Louis Brock; chief engineer, Mike Lee; assistant Ed Kiely; boatswain, Pat Lee.
 The boat went to Northport, l.. l., and then came back again. Three square meals were served under the direction of Charley Biltz. There were 100 Holsters served and also lots of liquids that trickle pleasantly down the throat. Billy Mullins returned in happy frame of mind because he heard a young man in the City hall was about to be married and Billy expects to be the lowest bidder for the 'I pronounce you man and wife job"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
OBITUARY

The remains of William E. Rowe, a former resident of this city, who died in Winsted on Saturday, will be brought to this city tomorrow for in- terment in Lakeview cemetery. He was native of Bridgeport. He is survived by a widow. who was Flor ence M. Jennings, and two small chill dren.
 Funeral services over the remains of Denis Herlihy were largely attend ed this morning from his late home, 522 Stillnan street at S:30 o'clock and at St. Charles church where Rev. William H. Lynch sang a high mass of requiem. Mrs. T: J. Lennon sang, 1T Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" At the offertory, Mrs. Lennon and Mrs. John LanZe rendered. ''Venf Jesu" After the masses, Mrs. Len non rendered Beautiful Land on High and Joseph Smith sang, Face to Face' The bearers were Denis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Restaurant Man Guilty
 of Selling on Sunday

James Cotis, proprietor of a Greek restaurant and boarding house at 35 Gilbert street, was fined $50 and costs in the city court today when he ad- mitted that he was selling intoxicants to boarders.
 Sergeant Hazel and a squad of po- licemen arrested Cotis and six patrons of the place yesterday. Sergeant Webb discharged the six frequenters, hence Prosecutor Greenstein had but one case to prosecute in the city court today. His check for this was $1O whereas if the six had been held he would have received S70, for Judge Foster has established a precedent that frequenters of unlicensed as we'll as licensed, liquor placesa may be con- Victed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
East EnderS Do Not Want Saloon
 On BunneI| St

A delegation of East End residents will appear in the county commis- sioners' office tomorrow morning to protest against the application Of Frank Brunett who wants to transfer a liquor license from 200 Hallam street to 396 Bunnell street. The objectors claim that the place is un- suitable for a saloon.
 Among those who have signed the remonstrance are James Turner Of 761 Central avenue; o. N. Thorpe of 731 Central avenue; F. P. Converse 709 Central avenue; Michael Hickey 682 Central avenue; William Field 643 Central avenue; Mrs. K Ward, 631 Central avenue; J. Vogel, 669 Central avenue; A. Gleason, 649 Cen tral avenue; Michael Murphy, 43O Williston street; George A. King, 3rd, 82 Williston street; Margaret Kenny, 73 Williston street; W. H. Crofutt 674 Central avenue; J. Peterson, 679 Central avenue; F. w. Disbrow, 71a Central avenue; F. Vogel, 621 Gen. tral avenue; M. Hollinger, 609 Gen. tral avenues; E. H. Porter and J. S. Porter, 679 Central avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Suicide In Hotel

Search of the effects of Frederick Schneidel, aged about 52, formerly of Stamford and lately of New Milford Conn.,, disclosing only 6 cents, led the authorities to conclude that it was despondency from lack of funds and fruitless search of employment that led him to take his life.
 Schneidels lifeless body was dis covered in the Commercial House, 637 Water street, yesterday afternoon. Beside the body was an empty bottle, still reeking of the fumes of carbolic acid.
 His trunk check and cents were found on his clothing. Letters in the trunk disclosed his identity He has children living in Stanford also Tuckahoe, N. Y., and grand children. Medical Examiner S. l.. Garlick or dered the remains take to Rourke & Rourek's morgue, where they are held awaiting words from the rela- tives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Dainty fine sash h muslin. worth 18c yd-- 12lc.

Sash muslin that summer will make doubly attrac- ve that adds just the right touch of coones to furnish ngs that when made up into saslengh curtains allows cool breezes easy access to ones room.
 Made of fine combed yarns and woven in patterns that are unusual and especially pretty There stripes dots and figures the stripes in particular unusu- ally tasteful.
 Widths vary from 36 to 42 inches and pieces from 10 to 20 yards If bought in full pieces, selling price would have be IS cents But it is choose any at lz1c
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Business Men Will Dine At
 SteepIechase

Next Thursday evening the Business Mems assoc1ation will hold aS shore dinner and entertainment at Steeple- chase Island. Eddie Madigan will cater and a first class spread is guar anteed. Men will go right from bus mess to the island and dinner will be served at 6:30. There will be music in attendance and several amusing stunts furnished by MT. Madigan.
 The annual outing will be held in August as usual Among those invit- ed to be present are Mayor Bucking- ham, Senator Stiles Judson, Senator Jeremiah Donovan of Norwalk and A. H. Robinson. Senator Judson has al- ready written that he expects to be present F. D. Bell is chairman Of the committee and either he Or Sec retary George R. Burnes can be call ed upon for further information.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
To Name Successor
 to Lieut.. KnoWlton

The impression prevails that Mayor B. T. Buckingham will be called upon this week to nominate a successor to Lieut.. J. w. Knowlton of the Board of Assessors, whose term expires July 31. It had been incorrectly stated that the Mayor must make the appointment before July l. Under the charter he can make the appointment at any time prior to the expiration of the term.
 Lieut. Knowlton is a candidate to succeed himself. The position is for four years at $1,S00 per annuam. The appointment this year goes to Re- publican.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
LEWIS-FALARDEAU

MT. and Mrs. Barlow Lewis left Saturday on a honeymoon trip after being married Saturday morning at the rectory of St. Augustine's church by Rev. Father McElroy. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs W. H. Lewis, the former being Eector of St. Johns Episcopal church. After the ceremony there was wedding breakfast at St. Johns rectory and later reception was held Bentley 8 orchestra furnished music and the house was handsomely decorated in green and white. The bride was Miss Falardeu, daughter of Prof. Falar- deau of Nichols college, Canada The groom who is we'll known in local social circles, is engaged in the pub- fishing business in New Yor