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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22

\ big crowd WIS present at the fire
mems field day at Randolph las
week, when visiting companies from
Vergennes, Barre and Lebanon, n. H.
paraded with so men with hose, trucks,
etc, and bands of Randolph and Leb,
anon.
The summary
Randolph hose cart exhibition run So
seconds, contrasting teams, Barre 40!
seconds. Vergennes 81 seconds, Lebanon
So seconds. Barre won prize of SS5,
Vergennes $50 and Lebanon S25. Judges,
F. r. Stone of Middebury, G. b. Nc
Allister. G. A. Barber of Winooski, E. A.
Prindle of Barre.
Ladder contest-Won by Shannon of
Barre, So; Carpenter of Barre second,
So; Harris of Barre, 81.
100-yard dash-Won by Phillips of
Barre, "a; Carswell of Barre second, 50;
Alvin of Vergennes, 81.
300 yard dash-Won by Phillips of
Barre, So; Carswell of Barre second, So ;
Horsford of Vergennes, So.
Tub contest-Won by Lebanon, $40;
Barre second, So.
Tug of war-Won by Barre, prize of
SIS; Vergennes second. $40.
Randolph defeated Bethel in a ball
game for purse of $50; score, 7 to /.
There was a ball in the evening.
The state firemen's association held
their Goth annual meeting in the after
noon with 40 delegates in attendance:
The following officers were elected !:
Frank r. Stone of Middlebury, presi-
dent; C. B. Gladding of Barre, b. A.
Durkee of Randolph, j. II. Donnelly of
Vergennes, G. B. McAllister of Mont
pelier, II. H. Hodgton of Barre, vice
presidents; e. d. Moore of Bennington,
secretary; l.. g. Grant of Burlington,
treasurer; f. A. Prindle of Barre, w. p.
Powers of Burlington, A. A. Whitcomb
of Montpelier, auditors; Frank E. Per-
kins of Burlington, statistician; c.. o..
Averill of Barre, f. b. Gilbert of Mont
pelier, j. p. Mccain of Bellows Falls, w.
o. Sorel of Vergennes, G. A. Niles of
Burlington, executive committee.
The place of the next annual meeting
was left to the executive committee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
Estate of Addison KimbalI
nmissioners' Notice.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Addison
commissioners, to receive examine and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons against the
estate OF Addison Kimball, late of Orwell VT, in
said District, deceased and and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purposes aforesaid.
Orwell, Vt, in said district on the 25th day of
September and 25th day of March next, from 10
o clock a. M, until o'clock p. M, each of said
days and that six months from the 25th day of
September, A. D. 1911, is.the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to
US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Orwell. VT, this 18th day of Septem-
Der, A. d. 1911.
81 ". = A. i; Jennings Commissioners.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
The New England Fruit Show

1t becomes our duty to remind you
that the coming New England fruit
exhibition is scarcely two months away.
This exhibition which is the second of
its kind, is designed to demonstrate the
quality of our fruit and to forecast the
wisdom of developing and expanding
our fruit interests.
This exhibition is to be larger affair.
All New England is to take part and
each state will do it's best. Vermont
growers should share with the work and
glory of this exhibition, and every
effort should be made to present a good
exhibit.
The Vermont Legislature has recog-
nized the propriety of the New England
fruit show and has appropriated $500 to
the State Horticultural society for plac-
ing the Vermont exhibit in Boston this
coming October. The state money will
be needed in placing the exhibit in Bos-
ton and in paying the expenses of those
who have charge of the display. No
fees or wages can be allowed.
VAL who can contribute fruit should
get in touch with one of the commits
sioners given below, and find out Just
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
for his present important

preparation for his present important
mission.
By the terms of its federal charter the
Red Cross is charged with the duty of
trying to prevent as we'll as relieve dis
tress caused by disasters. In this in
lance the salary and travelling expenses
of Mr.. Jameson are borne by the Red
Cross, while the Chinese government
provides for all other expenses. Most
of the great Chinese disasters which
have so frequently shocked the world
have been in the form of floods, or
famines resulting from the destruction
of crops by floods. The terrible famines
for the relief of whose sufferers the
world was called upon to give last win
ter was caused in this way. 1t would
seem that here is one of the most strik-
ing opportunities ever afforded for dem
onstrating the value of preventive as
compared to relief measures.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
Estate of Stanley ID. Rose

STATE OF VERMONT,
k)DISTRICT OF ADDISON. SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Stanley ID. Rose, minor, GREETING:
Whereas, application in writing hath been made
to this Court by the guardian of Stanley D. Rose
for license to sell the real estate of said ward viz:
all his right title and interest in and to the
premises located the westerly side of Court
street in the village of Middlebury in said district
that belonged in his lifetime to the late James
Duncan, deceased, representing that the sale
thereof for the purpose of putting the proceeds of
such sale at interest, or investing the same in
stocks or other real estate, or using the avails
thereof for the benefit Of said ward as the law
directs would be beneficial for said ward
Whereupon the said Court appointed and as
signed the 2nd day of October, 1911, at Ia clock
a. M, at the Probate Office in Middebury in said
District to hear and decide upon said application.
and ordered that public notice thereof to be given
TO all persons interested therein by publishing
TINS order three weeks successfully in the Middle
bury Register newspaper published at Middle
bury IN said District: which circulates in the
neighborhood of those persons interested therein;
all which publications shall be previous to the
time appointed for the hearing.
Therefore, you hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place aforesaid
then and there in said Court, to object to the
granting OF such license. if you cause.
Given under my hand at Middlebury in said
district, this 18th day of September, 1911.
81 Allen r. Sturtevant, Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22

what to do, also how and when to do it.
the commissioners are in earnest and
to this end they solicit the hearty
cooperation of all loyal Vermonters.
You are invited to help in this grand
affair and your attention is called to the
information and instructions as given
below:
Grow the best fruit you possibly can,
pick it carefully, grade it uniformly as
to color and size, and pack it attract
lively. Cleanness, neatness and uni
formity are factors of prime import
ance. The finest fruit only is fit for
exhibition and only the best can win
premiums. Vermonters captured nine
teen premiums in 1909-let us try again.
Exhibits will be made on plates, in
boxes and barrels. In every case extra
specimens must be provided to replace
the fruit injured in transit. For plates
five specimens are required, but at least
seven should be sent. Cushion pad or
line all packages, wrap the individual
specimens and pack them snugly. 1t
is long trip to Boston and fruit must
be in first class condition when it ar
rives at destination.
Keep these dates in mind: New Eng
land fruit show, Boston, October 1929.
Vermont Annual Meeting, Montpelier
November l and 2. Remember it is re-
putation of your town, county and ad-
vertising. Personal glorifcation may
be merged with state interets to the
benefit and advantages of both.
Will you help in these two grand oc-
casions?
GEO. w. PERRY, Pres, SO. Hero, VT.
M. B. CUMMINGS, Sec, Burlington, VT.
A. A. HALLIDAY, Bellows Falls, Vt.
j. M. STEVENS, Orwell, Vt,
Commissioners for Vermont
Premium lists of New England fruit
f, exhibition may be obtained of Wilfred
Wheeler, Concord, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
CTATE OF VERMONT,

STATE OF VERMONT,
bDISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate of James
j. McGinity late Of Shoreham. in said District.
deceased GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the End day of
October, next at ten clock a for examining and
allowing the account of the administrators and
administrator of the estate of said deceased and
for decree of the residue of said estate to the law
full claimants of the same, and ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all interested in
said estate by publishing this order three weeks
successfully previous to the day assigned, in the
Middlebury Register a newspaper published at
Middlebury, in said District.
Therefore. you hereby notified to appear
at the Probate Court in Middlebury, in said Dis
trict, on the day assigned. then and there to
contest the allowance of said account if you see
cause, and to establish right heirs, legatees
and lawful claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand. this Sth day of September
1911
81 Allen r. Sturteyant Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
To Prevent Chinese Floods.

The present flood in the Yangtze
River, in China, with the frightful loss
of life and property which it has caused
makes especially timely the recent act
ion Of the American Red Cross in send
ing to China an expert engineer for the
purpose of studying the best means of
preventing the flood which re-
peatedly have caused such awful
devastation in that country. This
engineer, Mr.. C. d. Jameson,
reached China in July, and has been
given cordial welcome and all neces-
sary assistance by Chinese government.
AS Mr.. Jameson formerly lived sixteen
years in China his familiarity with GUS
toms and conditions gives him through
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
GOOD STOMACH?
keep Box of Mi-o-na in Your
House and You'II Always
Have One.

Some people eat too much, some
drink too much, and hundreds of thous-
ands of men smoke too much-especially
in the evening.
Use discretion if you can, but if you
can't; use wisdom. Take two MI.O-NA
stomach tablets before you go to bed
and you'll awake minus a headache in
the morning.
MI o MA stomach tablets are guaran-
teed to end indigestion acute or chronic
to promptly Danish gas, heartburn, sour
risings, etc. They are the best remedy
for dizziness, biliousness, nervousness,
headache, constipation, vomiting of
pregnancy, car or sea sickness, foul
breath, nightsweats. bad dreams, coated
tongue. languid feeling.
And box only costs so cents at w. H.
Sheldon's and druggists everywhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
Estate of Calvin c. Wheeler

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Ad-
olson, commissioners, to receive, examine, and
adjust the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Calvin C. Wheeler late of
Hancock. in said district, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto hereby give notice that
we Will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
town clerks office in the town of Hancock in said
district, on the 18th day of October and 10th day
of February next from l o'clock p. M, until
o'clock p. M, on each of said days and that six
months from the 31st day of August A. D. 1911, is
the time limited by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to US for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Hanock this eth day of September,
A. ID. 1911.
81 G. GcS g. 2 Ru WiIann commissioners
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
Uttooleburv Reotster

Not only for the interests of Middle
bury College are we glad that Dr.
Thomas has made good recovery from
his sudden and severe attack of appen-
dicitis, but the interests of education
throughout the State are conserved by
his recovery. What is best in our civic
life is sure of the added support of his
keen brain and willing service because
he lives. Bradford Opinion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22
NOTICE.

Whereas, my wife, Florence A., has
left my bed and board without just
cause or provocation l hereby warn all
persons against harboring or trusting her
on my account, as l will pay no debts of
her contracting after this date.
LEON G.. MANLEY.
Salisbury, vt. Sept. @, 1911. 36t3p
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-09-22

Itch. Itch! Itch.-Scratch, Scratch!
Scratch. The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
1t cures piles, eczema, any skin itching.
All druggists sell it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
A STRANGE COLONY.

The Colonia Cosme, on The Paraguay
above ASuncion, is one Of the most Gu
rious in the world. The members Of
The colony make or grow every thins
they want and import nothing The
workmen have seven hours work Il
day aud earn. not money, but time.
Their wages are hours and half hours.
These they sometimes save up till they
have 4 week IN hand and then so OF
on an excursion. II u man wants
chair or table he pays for il in hours
Of work. which are deducted from the
balance TO his credit. Three men went
OF up the river in canoe for three
weeks holiday. They sold their canoe
st Asuuciou for Il pound and came
home overland in ten days, lodged III
the best houses in the villages on fhe
way and yet had some money in hand
at the end .--London Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
Inn Names In Germany.

Germany probably holds the record
for out OF the way signs and fantastic
inn names. The most absurd results
are usually obtained by the name OF
some animal with more or less UNI
suitable object The Comfortable
Chicken and the Cold Frog. both OF
them In Berlin. are certainly left In
the shaue by the Angry Ant lOri. IN
Ucsphalial and the Stiff Dog Berlin.
The Lame Louise Is an inn in Il suburb
OF Berlin and not far from it Is the
Thirsty Pelican. The Dirty Parlor. the
Bloody Bones, the Musical Cats. the
Fourhundredweight Man, and the
Boxers Den are all In Berlin or the
peishDorhood. and the Old Straw Bag
III Leipzig. The Open Banghole is IN
Stadtoheu. in the Palatinate, and the
Shoulder Blade IN JerichOw. The Last
Tear is landlords notion for the
name Of his inn. situated near q grave
yard, visited by returning mourners,
and is OF frequent occurrence through
ont the fatherland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
The One Dish Diet.

A food specialist said OF dieting:
1.-THE simplest. easiest and most emf
cacinus dier 10 bring down tho weight
Is the one dish diet. At no meal, that
Is. slion!d more than one dish be
eaten.
''rhe dish may be what you will
Irish stew, macaroni and cheese. roast
beef, vegetable soup. bacon and eggs
but no courses are TO precede or fol
low it. You may eat as much as y"n
choose OF the dish, and yet for all that
you will lose weight steadily.
cts the variety OF dishes--the oys-
ters. soup. fish, turkey. mince pie, Ice
cream-it'S the variety OF dishes. ere
ating IN artificial appetite when the
body has really had all it requires.
that causes corpulcnce. II we contne
ourselves TO one dish we know wheh
we've had enoush--we don't know 9th
erwise-and the result is that we soon
drop down 10 The slimness natural t"
children, animals and temperate and
healthy men and women"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
Dogs In Ecclesiastical Decorations.

Dogs In EcclestaStfea' oecoTSt'ohs.
The stained glass representation OF
the "Peddler and His Dog was remov-
ed from Lambeth church a quarter OF
century ago owing TO the alleged In
rongruity OF Introducing the figure OF
Il dog in q church window. Quite re
Gently Chancellor Prescott OF Carlisle
refused faculty for stained glass
window In 4 Westmorland church be-
cause the design included 4 dog. and
perhaps he .oDly existing examples Or
dogs used for ecclesiastical decorations
are 10 be found in Lord BrownloW
private chapel at Ashbridge. Ia this
churth one stained glass window de
-picts Tobias and Sara in bed ana u
dog sleeping on the quilt. while In an
other window lob is shown being
Knocked by three men, one or whom IL
holding Il dog BY chain.--Westmln-
ster Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
rha Raiahs of Suatar.

The raiahs Of Rustar are hybrid:
rajputs, claiming to be OK the41amlly.
OF The moon, and have reignedlin BUS
lar for between i've and six hundred
years. The family bears the name OF
Rathputty, and every year the raJah
has 10 sit on the rath at the festival OF
the Dusseerah wearing the jewels OF
the goddess Dunteshwarre. the tuteary
goddess Of the state, whichare brought
from Dantawara temple for the pur-
pose
Save Cor the jewels he is clad only
In wreaths OF lowers" says n writer
Iin the Wide World. land when we
saw him he looked very solemn-ai-
,,uost asham OF himself-as he passed
us.
] I'm connection with this ceremony
| there used to be brutal custom OF
dragging the rath, huge sort OF jug
rerusut car weighing many tons, over
1.-THE bodies Of live buffaioes, often only
ipartly killing them.
This horrible practice was stopped
Thy British officials
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
rha Race WITH ths Ram.

In Morocco fine strange season Of the
Mohammedan new year, beginning
March 8, is generally called "Ait-el-
Hanwels," the rain feast. The people
OF Morocco pay more elaborate atten-
ton TO the item of sacrifice than any
other Moslems. In every town su.
preme offering OF q ram or lie goat
lakes place at the door OF the nrinci-
pal mosque. Immediately after il IS
struck by the official imam in pres
ence OF the multitude ii Is flung on rhe
shoulders Of stalwart Moor. who. e1-
erting his utmost strength, runs like q
deer through the narrow streets, pnr-
sued by n rabhle. The poor animal is
pelted with stoney by boys and is
jeered Ut with execrationS from every
house. rs it Is rrputed 10 'e carrying
the sins OF the people. The man
rushes along with his burden till he
reaches the door OF the cadls palace.
Ii the animal Is still breathing the
auGury is excellent. for good hlck *
10 he expected al through the year.
But il the ram is dead all sorts OF evil
demonstrations are mnttered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
Alfxanotia 6azefte.
FRIDAY EVENING. FEB. l.
Solder Racing.

Lord Devon's property was greatly
Impoverished by the twelfth earl, who
sauandered nearly all his fortune and
terribly embarrassed the entailea
property. He was addicted TO most
peculiar form OF gambling, namely,
spider racing, which he played with
the last Marquis OF Hastings and the
eighth Duke of Bedford. Zach player
selected spider, which was placed on
the table, and then the latter was
gently heared from underneath. The
warmth caused the insects to run, anu
the spider which got 10 the edge first
Won. But spiders are curious crea-
lures. and it would frequently happen
that spider which was near the edge
and looked like winning would dou-
bic back. traverse The table In all d.
rections and lose lis hacker the thou
sands OF pounds SO nearly won. Lord
Devon, Lord Hastings and the Duke OF
Bedford each OF them squandered
enormous sums on this game. which
contributed in no small degree 10 the
ruin Of the TWO former.-New York
Tribune
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
Twain,s Most Quoted Witticism.

or all the witty things said or writ
ten by Mark Twain no phrase has
been quoted oftener than his reply TO an
alarmist report. .'Rumor OF my death
greatly exaggerated" think the his.
tory OF this bonmot, says 4 CORE
spondent may interest. Marx Twain.
was on visit to London some years
aeo and had been secured rs the chief
guest OF II dinner to be given by II lit
erary club. On the morning OF the day
when the dinner was TO fake place the
secretary was shocked TO hear q III"
NOR that Mark Twain had died sud
denly. AL his wits end. he sought Z"
verify it by diplomatic note 10 Mrs
Clemens. in which lie mentioned the
rumor. Mark Twain got hold or the
note and teIesraphed the now famous
reply, 'Runpor OF my death greatly eS
asgerated"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
He Stated the Trouble.

Mrs. Johnson had begun 10 learn
French and WAS sleefnlly informing
her husband OF the rapid progress she
was making in hei studies.
I'm afraid" remarked Johnson.
"that you'll soon grow tired. I've
known people tackle foreign tongue
expecting TO know all about il in few
weeks, but before they have mastered
even the rudiments their enthusiasm
has evaIioratctl and they have given mp
The task ~ hopeless"
ooh, that's not the case With ME.
declared Mrs. Johnson confidently. 4
am getting on splendidly. and FRO
lessor Dubois says l shall soon begin
10 think III French
well" the husband murmured. Il
won't interpose any further objection
and shall be glad when sou are able
to think in French. 1t will be some
thing you have been unable 70 do III
any other language
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
Tho Giants Staircase.

One Of lbc most widely known geo
logical curiosiieS in the vicinity OF
Cork is series OF knobs or knots pro
jectins trom the face OF 4 clifr. ltiere
are sixteen ve ,hese huge projections
all together. sll regularly set in the
facs 'oitf the elm, one above tue other.
SY6rmiug II series of such uniformity as
to give il the general appearance OK Il
stairway. Since time out Of memory
ibis queer ascent and its projecting
steps" have been known rs the Gil
ants Staircase
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-17
indispensable.

Three camels presented themselves
st the dock where the ark was tied up,
whereas but two animals Oh a kind
had been called for.
"One of you fellows will have 10
step asiden' shouted Noah very per-
;emptorily.
But the three ships Of the desert
smiled knowingly.
Il" said the first Of them, Jam the
camel which shall pass through the
eye Of needle sooner than rich man
shall enter the Kingdom Of heaven"
IT, said the second, "am the camel
which so many people swallow while
strainlng at snat."
And T." said the third and last,
"am the camel whose back was bro
ken by the last straw"
.Whereupon Noah, percetring that
bostertty could i'll spare any OF these
tapd would !. be lost .~for illustrations
-twith9ut. them, graeiousIy made an ex-
septfon in their faver-Puck.