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Newport daily independent., 1911-11-03

ItIS4 3cS. II tIlc OlIlcIS IdlSc LII cott6h and a bumper crop, his surplus of cotton is worth less if l he prefers to sell it at the price, but his other crops are worth more, in the degree that they have been neglected by those raising all cotton. If they, like him, make cotton their surplus crop, his wants are still provided for, and his cotton is salable at a high price.
 A ten Der cent reduction in. quantity of cotton makes very much more than a 10 per cent increase in price. A 25 per cent. reduction in the quantity makes 50 or a larger percentage of in crease in price.
 Diversification relieves farm ing of the gambling of hazard ous speculative elements. It re- duces 1t to an exact science, al most, if not quite. Memphis News -Scimitar.
Newport daily independent., 1911-11-03
Brundidge Gets Ovation.

Corning, Nov. 2. Hon. Steph.
 en Brundidge, candidate fol
 United States senator, spoke to 2
 good-sized audience at the court
 house yesterday afternoon, this being the first visit he ever . made to Clay county. II was through the courtesy of Judge Driver that court adjourned for two hours for the purpose of g'iy- ing the ex-congressman suffi- cient time to make his initiatory speech in this county. He stated that he had made repeated re quests through friends to his op- ponent, Jeff Davis, to meet him sin open debate, but that the lat ter replied that he would by no means respond to his request unless he would come out in open letter demanding debate.
 The chief topic of the speech dwelt upon needed appropria- tions through congress for the river and harbor system. Also for opening up the rivers and for re-establishing of the navig- ability of the river and steam boat system, which Jeff Davis neglected and in lieu of his duty had spent his time in travelling for his health and visiting the sea coast. Mir. Brundidge stated that he would etl like to meet Sena- tor Davis in joint debate, as he then could speak more plainly to the senator's face, and would
Newport daily independent., 1911-11-03
Hunters Win Suit.

The case of J. o. Manning vs. w. P. Jones and R. c. Morehead in which the plaintiff asked dam ages for injuries accidentally in flicted upon him while the two defendants were hunting last season. came to close Tuesday afternoon when the jury return ed into court with verdict ind 1 ing for the defendants. The case
 occupied the time of the court during Monday and until Tues i day afternoon, the final argu-
 ment being made for the plain
 tiff by his attorney, Hon. 5. M.
 Casey, just after the noon recess
 Tuesday. This case was tried Ethis time after having been re- I versed in the supreme court, the \ former trial of the case having
 been determined in the circuit
 court upon demurrer by which q the complaint was thrown out The matter was returned to this court to be tried upon it's merl' ,|with the result above stated ,i Messrs. Cole and Dowdy repre- } sented the defense.- -Batesvillt Guard.
Newport daily independent., 1911-11-03
Governors Cotton Conference.

Governors Cotton Conference.
 The conference of the govern. ors of the cotton producing
 states, just closed at New Or leans, was productive of some good suggestions, and will have some beneficial results. The publicity they gave and prece- dent they set as to the facts con- corning the demand and increas- ing demand and use of cotton IS of value. Their recommends
 tion to hold and market slowly this seasons crop, and their ap- peal to business men and bank CTS to assist in this, was well.
 Not only the business men ana bankers of the South are inter- ested in good prices for cotton, but the business and industry of the whole country are involved. Some two-thirds of the crop
 sold abroad. Of that part manu-I factured in America, however high the price is, the proceeds only go from one part of the country to another-lookin at the matter from national or patriotic standpoint.
 The recommendation for re- duction of acreage next season by the intelligent route of diver sification of crops would affect the price of this seasons product just as soon as it was known.
 The cotton producing industry is a bulwark of strength to the nation and the national finances, rather than to cotton raisers as a class. Thirteen million bales of cotton at 10 cents would bel $65O, 100000 for the whole cot ton crop of the whole cotton belt of status:- While in Iowa-and which is not one of the greatest and largest states-her soil and
Newport daily independent., 1911-11-03
United States Navy.

A Navy Recruiting Party will visit Newport from October 30th to Nov. 4th, giving every young man of this community a chance to be examined for the naval service, without any expense. Age limit IT to 35 years. Pay excellent. Men of various trades needed. Boys without trades are accepted as appren- tice seamen. Apply any week day at Corner of Second and Walnut Streets. O23toN5
Newport daily independent., 1911-11-03

The Independent is authoriz- ed to announce the candidacy of William A. Oldfeld of Independ- ence County fol reelection as congressman from the Second district, subject to the action of .he Democratic primary.
Newport daily independent., 1911-11-03

All Up-to-date Housekeepers use Red Cross Ball Blue. It makes the clothes clean and sweet as when new. All Gro cers.
Newport daily independent., 1911-11-03
k6rld.
 5 meets 1st zIz H nights Of each llL0nth. Visiting brothers
Modern Woodmen.

Newport Camp, No. 13674 meet 1st and 3rd Friday nights of each month. Visiting breth- ren invited.
 Ben Bray, Counsel. Jackson Lodge, No. I91 F. <
 A. Nj. Meets Second and Fourth Tuesday nights of each month in the Opera House Building, Se- cond and Hazel Streets. Visiting Brothers always well come.
 H. E. Dowell, W. M.
 s. M. Beattie, Sec.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29
Third Masonic District MEETING


The annual meeting of the third Ma
sonic district and dedication of Masonic
hall will take place at V%ergennes on
Wednesday, January 10. The exercises
will open at 2:30 in the afternoon at
which time the dedication of the new
Masonic lodge rooms will take place.
In the evening beginning at 6 o'clock
will occur the banquet which will be
served in the city hall by the ladies' of
Otter Greek chapter, o. E. S. At 1880
the district meeting will be opened.
Vittum's orchestra will be in attend
ance during the exercises. The follow
ing programme has been arranged:
DEDICATION CEREMONIES.
The Grand Lodge of Vermont, Rev.
Henry l.. Ballou, M. W., Grand Master,
will open and proceed to the new lodge
rooms and perform the dedication cere-
monies according to ancient custom
with the following program:
Music, Orchestra
Dedication Ceremony.
Music, Quartette
Dedication Ceremony Continued.
Music, Orchestra
Dedication Ceremony Continued.
Grafton, By Grand Master
Historical "reminiscences,
Rt. w. Henry H. Ross, Grand Sec.
Music, Orchestra
ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING.
A Master Mason's Lodge will be open
ed by Dorchester Lodge, No. l. Robert
w. McCuen, w. M.
Reception of Grand Lodge officers.
Master Mason's degree exemplified
by Libanus Lodge, No. AZ. F. r. Bing-
ham, w. NJ.
Review of work by Worshipful Grand
Lecturer, David A. Elliott.
Remarks by Most Worshipful Grand
Master, Rev. Henry L. Ballou and other
Grand Officers.
LODGES IN H DISTRICT.
Dorchester, No. l, Vergennes, Robert
w. McCuen, w. M.
Union, No. 2, Middlebury, A. S. Har-
riman, w. NJ.
Morning Sun. No. 5, B~ridport, H. N.
Sollace, w. NJ.
independence, No. 10, Orwell, II. l..
Allen, w. NJ.
Libanus, No. AZ, Bristol, f. R. Bing-
ham, w. NJ.
%Simonds, No. 50, Shoreham, F. r.
Guyctte, w. NJ.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29

league has held its annual meeting and
that some one proposes more tinkering
with the game laws to shorten the
hunting season and permit each hunter
to kill but one deer, and that a buck.
If they would protect the deer from
starvation in the winter by sending
men with snowshoes and axes to make
paths and fell trees for the deer to
browse on, which every hunter knows
is their natural food, it would not be
necessary to shorten the hunting eason
or kill but one buck. On March l last
year the snow all through tho Adiron-
dacks averaged five feet deep and was
so soft and light that a deer vas help
less as far as travelling in the woods
was concerned. found the bones and
hair of IL deer within a radius of two
miles, and l was not looking for them
especially.
The sentiment expressed by Helms
is said to be the view taken by the ma
jority of hunters and other who have
made a close study of the deer situation
in the Adirondacks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29
Having depleted the forests of son

Having depleted the forests of some
10, 900 deer, 300 moose, several scores of
bears and innumerable other beasts and
birds, the hunting season in New
England and the eastern Canadian
provinces came to a close at midnight
Friday, with the record of "a human
lives sacrificed to the lure of the chase.
Beyond this loss of life a score or more
suffered serious injuries, in some cases
resulting in the loss of an arm, a leg,
toes or fingers, or receiving scars to
carry through the rest of their days.
The number of fatalities was nearly
double that of last year, although falling
under the record of the two previous
years. Maine, with its two and a half
months of open season, leads as usual
in the number of victims, IA men and
boys and one girl having been killed in
that state during the hunting period.
Massachusetts come next, with seven
deaths; New Hampshire had three,
Vermont and Connecticut two each, and
the open season on birds in Rhode Island
resulted in one death. Four fatalities
were reported from the province Of
New Brunswick. Five were killed by
being mistaken for deer, II were killed
by their own guns, IA were killed by the
accidental discharge of guns in the
hands of companions, or by stray
bullets, while two were drowned and
one died of exposure. -Brattleboro
Reformer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29

The premium list of the fifteenth eX-
hibition of the Vermont State Poultry
association which will be held in the
city hall at St. Adams, Jan. 1919, 1912,
is just off the press and ready for dis
tribution. Any one desiring a copy
should address the secretary, W. y.
Winters, st. Adams.
The officers are planning on a bigger
show thar ever, even surprising that of
las t year, w hen 1,400 birds were in com
petition, A large number of pen coops
IA nd regulation bantam coops have been
built to take care Of the expected large
list of entries.
The association offers 30 silver CUPS
beside over 500 in regular cash prizes
and specials.
This year the Rhode Island Red club
of America offers two beautiful silver
cups, one for single comb and one for
the rose comb varieties, to be competed
for at this show.
The State Fair silver cup for Ply.
mouth Rocks, which has been contested
for during the past ten years, will be
competed for at this time for the final
awards and a large entry is expected in
the Rock classes.
The Wirthmore $50 challenge cup for
best display which has been won twice
by d. b. Braymer Of Pawlet, will attract
some of the large breeders of many vari-
cites and the competition will be warm.
f. r. Philo again offers a silver cup
for best display of poultry raised by the
Philo system.
Ii. b. May of Boston and d. F. Shove
of Fall River, Mass. will do the judging.
This insures impartial awards.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29

Burlington, Dec. 22.-Rev. George
Henry Severance, who since graduation
from the General Theological seminary
in New York and taking deacon's OIL
ders last June, has been officiating at
Springfield, was ordained to the priest
hood yesterday by Rt. Rev. Bishop A.
c. A. Hall. The impressive and beau
tiful service was held in st. Paul's
church at 1890 and was witnessed by
priests from surrounding towns and
from Burlington and by a good-sized
congregation. Rev. w. F. Weeks of
Shelburne, president of the standing
committee, presented the candidate, and
Rev. w. T. Forsythe of Richford
preached an eloquent sermon appropri-
ate to the occasion. Rev. Mr.. Forsythe
a former rector of Middlebury parish,
from which the young priest comes, pre-
pared the applicant. Rev. Mr.. Sever
ance will return to Springfield.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29
INTO NEW
National Bank of Middlebury Comfortably
Settled in New Building.

The Middlebury National bank began
business in the new building on Tuesday
morning after having been for nearly
half a century in business as a banking
institution oil Pleasant street. The
transfer of the valuables was made on
Christmas day and promptly on Tues
day morning at 10 O'Clock the bank was
opened for business in the new quarters
on Main street. Mr.. A. w. Dickens of
M%iddlebury was the first depositor in
the new building, but there were sew
eral others pretty close behind him and
a crowd of curiosity seekers beseiged
the bank during the greater part of the
day.
1t was about sixteen months ago
when the new building was started and
1T was practically completed by the
first of December, but some of the
interior furnishings were delayed, so
that the opening was put off for several
weeks longer than had been intended.
The new building is probably the
HHNSN SCAiPiCbC OuIluliIS lOI DdIlhllR DuT-
poses in the State of Vermont and in
deed in New England. 1t stands on the
north side of Main street, between the
Beckwith block and the Kidder bakery,
and the accompanying cut gives a pretty
good idea of its situation, which is a
little way back from the general level
of the street.
The building is only of one story in
height with beautiful Corinthian COL
umns on the street, and has been erect
ed exclusively for banking purposes, so
that there will be no tenants in any
part of the building. There is a base
ment for the vaults and the exterior
walls are of fire buff colored brick.
trimmed with Proctor marble. The
interior of the building, on which sew
eral workmen were employed for more
than half a year, is a splendid piece of
workmanship. All of the interior fur
nishings are Of flake oak with handsome
mural decorations. Mr.. Frank Austin
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29
What New Year Presents Shall
Make,

This depends much upon the person to
whom you make them, but in more cases
than you probably imagine, no present
could be made which would contribute
more TO the welfare of the recipient than
a deposit book in the Hyde Park Savings
Bank.
This Bank never declines "a deposit be-
cause it is small. Any sum from a
single cent TO a million dollars will be- re-
ceived and 4 per cent. interest allowed,
compounded ~semi-annually.
Remember the Bank pays all taxes and
if the donor wishes to qualify the deposit
by saying ii must not be withdrawn I'M
til some specified day. as for instance
when the recipient is is or ~ years Of
age, it is entirely proper to make the de.
pOsit in this way.
Let the pass-book be accompanied by "A
nice letter from the donor to the recip-
lent urging thrift and suggesting that Ibis
little nest egg be added to from time 10
time as the recipient has a few coppers
that he or she can save.
We do not need To tell you about the
strength and solidity of the Hyde Park
Savings Bank, but if you would like II
facts connected with the Bank, write the
President, Carroll 5. Page. or the Treas
urer, F. NJ. Culver, and you will receive
a prompt reply.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29
Christmas Reunion,

Christmas was observed in a very
pleasant manner at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George J.. Hodges of East
Middlebury. Our host and hostess
served dinner to their eleven children,
five s%ons-in-law, one daughter-in-law,
eighteen grandchildren and a few init
mate friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Hodges
looked very happy with their eighteen
grandchildren seated at one table.
elThose who favored our friends by
their presence at the dinner We're: Mr..
James Hodges and Miss Matte Kemp
of Ripton, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hodges
and son, Grant, of Waterbury, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Tierney and family, also Mr..
and Mrs. p. W. Tierney and family of
East Middlebury, Mr.. :.and Mrs. O.. L.
Lawrence and family of South Shafts
bury, Mr.. and Mrs. +. H. Smith and
family of Rochester, Mr.. Henry Hodges
of Watertown, N. Y, Mrs. Della and
Moses Wemittof Middlebury, the Misses
Lula and Alice Hodges of Burlington,
the Misses Gertrude and Helen Hodges
of Middlebury.
Besides the usual exchange of Christ
mas gifts Mr.. and Mrs. Hodges were
presented with a purse of $50 with the
wish that all might meet a great many
more times at Christmas.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29

of Burlington was the architect and the
structure was erected by the firm of
Nichols & Parker of Essex Junction,
under the direction of C. p. Merriheu of
Burlington. There are 100 safety de-
post boxes of different sizes put in by
the York Safe and Lock company of
York, Penn.
The management of the Middlebury
National bank has from its beginning
been able and conservative, and its
resources have always been wisely con-
served. After its conversion from a
State bank to a National bank in 1865,
William p. Nash was continued as
president and was succeeded by Paris
Fletcher in 1877. After the death of
Mr.. Fletcher, Hon. John w. Stewart
was chosen president and he served
until 1882, when he was succeeded by
Col. A. A. Fletcher, who died in 1907.
and who was succeeded by Col. S. A.
llsley, who was chosen president in 1905.
The following facts in regard to the
early history of banking in Middlebury
are CLEANED from Child's Addison Coun-
ty Directory, published in 1SSl-'S2:
"At the session of the Legislature
held in Middlebury in 1906, a State
bank was established with two branches,
one at Middlebury and one at Wood
stock, appointing directors for each,
though constituting but one board. The
directors for the Middlebury branch
We're Daniel Chapman, Horatio Sey-
mour and John Willard. Titus Hutch
inson of Woodstock was chosen presi-
dent and DIR. William G.. Hooker,
cashier. No capital was furnished to
sustain its credit, the business being
done on the credit of the State. At
this early date, the condition of the
country was not such as to warrant
business being successfully prosecuted
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29
Best for Asthma. Catarrh, Bron-
ChitiS.

Why need anyone suffer from any
throat or nose troubles when soothing,
healing HNOMEl is guaranteed 10 ban
ish all misery or money back.
"The Undersigned herewith recon-
mends HYOMEI to all who are afflicted
with asthma, catarrh or bronchitis.
HYOMEl was used by my wife for
bronchitis and asthma and | used ii for
bronchitis and sore throat.
1t has given relief and permanent re-
suits and write these few lines for the
benefit Of all who are afflicted with the
ailments named above Theodore Boeh.
Ian, Traffic Manager of the Concordia
Publishing House, Cor. jefferson Ave.
and Miami St, C%oncordia Kan, Jan. 2d.
1911. w. Ii. Sheldon and druggists
everywhere sell Hyomei a complete
outfit including inhaler costs 81 90. Elk
ira bottles if needed 80 cents. Just
breathe it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29
Estate of willard BirChard
of Goshen
CTATE OF VERMONT

SIAIE OF
ADIsTRICT OF ADDISON. SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of Willard Birchard, late of Goshen|
in said district deceased, GREETING:
Whereas, application hath been made to this
court in writing by II. ". Chamberlain, adminis-
traitor, of the estate Of said Willard Orchard,
praying for license and authority to sell all of the
real estate of said deceased to wit:-less than
one acre of land located in Churchville village, so
called, in the town of Hancock in said district
representing to said court that it would be bene-
hcial to the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate OF sad deceased, and probably necessary in
order to pay debts and funeral and administra-
ton expenses. to sell said real estate and convert
the same into money. and representing to the
court that all the heirs to said estate are nom resi-
dents of Vermont.
Whereupon, the said Court appointed and as
signed the 10Th day of January. 1912. at the
Probate Office in Middlebury, in said dis
trict, TO hear and decide upon said APP
plcation and petition, and ordered public notice
thereof to be given to all persons interested there
m by publishing said order, together with the
tlme and place of hearing, three weeks success
lVely, IN the Middlebury Register, a newspaper
winch circulates in the neighborhood of those
persons interested in said estate. all of which
publications shall be previous to the day assigned
for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place assigned,
then and there in said Court to make your obiec-
tons to the granting of such license. if you see
cause.
Given under my hand at Middlebury in said dis
trlct' tins 23rd day of December. 1911. 50
Charles /. Button, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-12-29

in the building just further north and
now owned by the bank.
Gen. William P. Nash was president
of the State bank and was the first
president of the National bank, and
was succeeded by Paris Fletcher, who
resigned in 1877. Then Hon. John w.
Stewart vas president for five years,
and upon his resignation in 1889, Col.
President Paris Fletcher, was chosen
president and continued in the position
until his death in 1907. After Col.
Fletcher's death there was an inter
regnum for about a year, during which
time Gardner S. Wainwright served as
acting president but declined an election
to the office. and in 1908 Col. S. A.
llsley was elected president and still
continues in that position.
Joseph Warner was the first cashier
of the old bank and continued in that
capacity until his death in 1868. His
successor was John Gregory Wellington,
who served for 20 years, until 1855,
when on account of physical disabilities
he resigned and Charles f. Pinney was
appointed his successor.
Mr.. Pinney is just about to close his
Add year of service as teller and cashier
of this bank, and looks good for forty
three years more of good service. Every
body in the county and many abroad
are intimately acquainted with Charles
+. Pinney, and all who know him are
his friends and admirers. In adj
dition to his duties at the bank
Mr.. Pinney has been for many
years treasurer of Addison county,
treasurer of the town of Middlebury,
treasurer of the village of Middlebury,
and treasuser of the Middlebury Graded
school district, and in all these various
capacities he fulflls these duties with