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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-12
Estate of John Shedrick
of Nj iddIebury

-
kDDISTRICT OF ADDISON. SIS.
aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate OF John Shedrick, late of Mddlebury, in said
district, deceased. GREETING:
Whereas, application hath been made to this
court IN writing. by Harry L. Hunt, administrators
praying for license and authority to sell at public
auction all of the real estate of said deceased to wit
the home farm of the deceased located in the
north-westerly part of said Middebury and in the
town of New Haven in Addison County Vermont
representing TO said court that il would
be beneficial to the heirs and all persons
interested IN the estate of said deceased to sell
said real estate and convert the same into money
And bringing into Court the consent and appro-
baton in writing, of all the heirs to said estate
residing in this state and setting forth the stu
alton of the real estate.
Whereupon, the said Court appointed and rs
signed the 29th day of January 1912 at 10 o'clock
a m, at the Probate Office in Middlebury in said
District, to hear and decide upon said applca-
tion and petition. and ordered public notice there
OF to be given to all persons interested therein
by publishing said order. together with the time
ana place OF hearing, three weeks successfully in
the Middlebury Register, a newspaper which cir
culates in the neighborhood of those persons in
terested in said estate all of which publications
shall be previous to the day assigned for hearing
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear he
fore said Court at the time and place assigned
then and there in said Court to make your objec-
tons to the granting of such license if YOU see
cause. so
Given under my hand at Middlebury in said dis
trict. this sth day of January. 1912.
Charles !. Button, Judge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-12

The late ex-Gov. Fletcher D. Proctor
was deeply interested in the Home for
Destitute Childrenin Burlington and just
before his last illness prepared but did
not execute a codicil to his will by the
terms of which the home was to receive
bequest. Mrs. Proctor and her chill
dren desire to carry out the governor
intent, and they have therefore offered
to give the home S25, 900 provided that
the institution raises an equal amount,
continues to offer equal opportunity to
children ali over Vermont, and maintains
an infant department. Brattleboro
Phoenix.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-12
Estate of
Mark Pease williams

commissioners 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 Mark Pease Williams late
of Bridport in said District. deceased, and
all claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose
aforesaid at the late residence of said deceased
in the town of Bridport. in said district, on the
goth day of January and 18th day of June next from
10 clock a. m. until o'clock p. M, each of said
days, land that six months from the 9th day of De-
cember 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 Bridport this 3rd day of January A.
d. 1912.
Ben. H. Smith, I c.,
Horace d. Payne. { commissioners
Orlin E. Converse. Administrator.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-12
Fide1ia T.. Cobb
Commissioners Notice

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Ad-
olson, commissioners. to receive, examine, and adj
just the'caims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Fidelia f. Cobb, late of Mid
dlebury. in said district. deceased. and all claims
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
town clerks office in the town of Middlebury, in
said district the 18th day of January, and 25th
day of June next, from o'clock p. M, until
o'clock p. m, each of said days and that six
months from the 9th day of December, d. 1911
is the time limited by said Court for said creditors
present their claims to for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Middlebury this 9th day of December
A. d. 1911.
Joseph M. Burke. lc..
Rufus Wainwright, commissioners
William H. Cobb Admins traitor So
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-12
Request Complied With.

That the sons of Vermont in Cali
fornia, as well as natives of other New
England states resident there, had pre-
pared to give President Benton of the
University of Vermont veritable ova-
ton is evident from the advance invita-
tons sent out by Henry O. Wheeler,
jr., of Los Angeles, secrtary of the
New England College club. This organ
ization is composed of the alumni of
different New England colleges, as the
name indicates, and the members have
evidently prepared to do themselves
proud in honoring the president of Yer
mont's state university, judging from
the functions arranged with reference
to his visit. President Benton was also
honored by the California State Teach
ers' association. Randolph Herald
please copy. Free Press.
She's copied. But what's the use?
Everybody knew beforehand that this
and more had happened that
the San Francisco earthquake was but
the first loud rumbling of Mother Earth
when the thrill of anticipation caused
her bosom to heave; knew that the
hinges of the Golden Gate had been
freshly oiled with the altar of Cali
fornia's roses in honor of the visitor;
knew that the redwoods of the Yosem-
lite were bowling eastward to the green
sward in joyous welcome; knew that
the president, at his first utterance,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-12

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 Simon l.. Stevens late of Orwell, in
said District, deceased. and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
at the office of w. B. French in the town of
Orwell, in said district, the 18th day of
O'Clock p m, until O'Clock p M, each of said
days and that six months from the 18th day of
January, A. ID. 1872 is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Orwell. this 9th day of December,
A. ID. 1911.
NJ p p Ab 9hmth' Commissioners.
John Mclean Stevens, Executor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-12

had settled for California for all time
the vexatious questions of the Mongul
invasion, the initiative, referendum and
recall of judges.
What are so or 100 functions, with
their suggestions of spiketails and
sweat, compared with these honors
and these achievements? - Randolph
Herald and News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-12
u1tooleburY REGISTER

The United States government has
awarded the contract for the granite
for the new postoffice building in Wash
ington to the Woodbury. Granite COM
pany of Hardwick. The contract will
it is estimated, foot up to $3.50, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
SOUNDSA
WARNING TO TURK

London, Dec. 30.-The peace confer
ence between the delegates of the Bal
kan states and the Turkish empire as
sembled at this afternoon.
The Turks informed the representa-
tives of the Balkan allies their instruc-
tons were incomplete and further ref
erence to ConstantinopIe was neces-
sary.
Constantinople, Dec. 30.-Ambassa-
doris who met with the European pow
ers have advised the Ottoman govern
ment to make an effort to come to
terms with the Balkan allies. The
Russian ambassador here in particular
coupled his advice with a warning as
to the dangerous consequences of de-
lay in view of the situation in Asia
Minor This Russian representation
has produced a disagreeable impress
sion in Turkish official circles, as a
result of which agitation in the army
III favor of resumption of hostilities
continues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
FREE ISLANDS IS
PLAN OF WILSON

Staunton, Va, Dec 3o.-Early indie
pendence for the Philippine islands
was predicted by Fresideht-elect WI.
son Saturday night in a speech he
made at the birthday banquet In his
honor at the Staunton Military acad-
envy.
His declaration in favor of the re.
lease of the Philippines from Ameri-
can control was positive and brought
forth tremendous applause.
THE Philippine islands," he said,
ARE at present our frontier, but |
hope we presently are to deprive our
selves of that frohtier."
Mr.. Wilson's announcement was
his first definite expression that he
favored the carrying out at an early
date Of the pledge in the democratic
platform promising Philippine fhGa-
pendence. 1t developed that while en-
route to Staunton Mr.. Wilson had a
long talk with Representative William
A. Jones of Virginia, who is pushing
in congress a bill for ultimate Philip
pine independence.
int ISileilalucT OI MT. w iloOu =
night speech was devoted to a criti.
cism OF Virginians who had tried to
prevent his nomination at Baltimore.
The banquet closed Staunton's cele-
bration OF Mr.. Wilson's seth birthday.
His speech of the afternoon was no
less notable than that delivered at
night. Standing on the portico Of the
Mary Baldwin seminary, in the chapel
Of which he was baptized, he sounded
tocsin. He declared that no ma
teriaI progress had been made during
the last century to give mankind full
justice and equal opportunities.
Explaining that The last Christmas
was not his happiest because of his
realization Of the responsibilities
which win press on him when he be
comes president OF the United States.
Br. Wilson pledged himself to strug-
gle with war paint on, to base all re-
ward on service.
incidentally he issued a warning
that all business would be required
to present a certificate OF services
rendered before being permitted to
| take any reward to itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
WILSON RECEIVES
PARTYS LEADERS

Trenton, n. J.. Dec. Ex-Governor
Wilson today began his conferences
with democratic members of both
houses of congress whom he intends
to consult about men and policies of
his administration.
J. Hamilton Lewis of Chicago, Sena-
tors Williams of Mississippi, Lea of
Tennessee and Chamberlain of Ore
gan, and Representative Redfie!d
we're to see the governor today. 1t
rained hard today and the roads we're
full of slush.
Lewis said after the conference he
had called the attention of Governor
Wilson to the senatorial situation in
Illinois. the desire of his ate TO be
represented in the cabinet, and OF its
wish also TO have a democrat on the
federal bench.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Won kiderIen- Waechter,
Secretary of Empire,
Suddenly Called.
ON A CHRISTMAS VISIT
Known as One of the ShreWdeSt
Diplomats of His Country
so Years Old.

Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. SO.-Alfred
Won ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, secretary of
state of the German empire, died sud-
denly at his home here today after a
brief illness. He was enjoying his
usual Christmas visit to his sister,
Baroness Won Gemmingen, near here.
He had felt extremely unwell for sew
eral days past, and physicians who
called feared the illness might result
fatally, as his heart action was very
irregular. He died at 1850 this morn
ing while practically alone. He was
60 years old and a bachelor. He had
occupied the office as imperial secre-
tary since June %, 1910.
He was known as one of the most
shrewd men in German diplomacy and
regarded as an expert on affairs OF
the near east, owing to his having
been stationed long time in the Balk.
ans. His disappearance from the Ger.
man cabinet at the present time Is
considered a great misfortune.
SETTLES DISPUTES.
During his short period in office as
foreign secretary he was very success
full in steering the international poll.
tics of the German empire through a
period of unusual ENHANCEMENT, more
especially in regard to the dispute be-
tween France and Germany as to the
future of Morocco. Negotiations were
brought to a successful termination
last year, when France and Germany
signed an agreement. as result OF
which their relations have become
more cordial.
Won Kiderlen- Waechter was for
many years a favorite of Emperor
William, who, however, practically ban
ished him for a decade to what then
was comparatively unimportant post
at Bucharest because, on one occasion
he had presumed too much upon the
emperor's favor.
| OF OLD FAMILY.
He belonged to very old Wuert-
temberg family, which was raised to
the nobility in 1868. While studying
law he volunteered and fought through
out the Franco Prussian war in 1870
II. He entered the diplomatic service
in 1879, and had served at St Pet
ersberg, Copenhagen, Paris, Constan-
tinople and Bucharest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30

shot to the top again and plunged
through the railing and into the spec
tators. After making half the circuit
of the track through the crowd, the
automobile fell back over the steep
side of the track to the bottom, with
Stain underneath
rhe plunge of the wild car through
the crowd of several hundred persons
massed around the track caused a
panic and several were injured in the
stampede to a place of safety.
When taken to a hospital at Santa
Monica, Shain is said to have told the
doctors that he did not care whether
he lived or edeiS-7SfttOugh known to
Pacific coast racing circles as Hal
Shain, his given name was Halver He
was 80 years old and leaves a widow
and young son.
Shain held a number of Pacific coast
records made at the motordrome near
this city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
WOMAN PREFERS
TO RIDE BOX CAR

Chicago, Dec. 3O.-Police are puz-
zled over the identity Of a good look
ing woman of %, who says she has
beaten her way" on freight trains
TO most of the large cities of the Unit
ed States and that she would rather
ride in a box car than on the cushion
of a first class passenger.
She was arrested today as she was
about to board freight. She wore
feminine attire at the time of her ar
rest, but said she often disguised her
self as a man.
Call me Hazel Johnson, that's a
cute name" she told the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
CONGRESSMAN WEDEMEYER
IN A SERIOUS CONDITION

Washington, Dec 30.-Representa-
tive Wedemeyer of Michigan, who is
in a sanitarium at Ahcon, on the
Panama canal zone, is suffering from
the effect of fall on the ice in Wash
ington, according to statements Of
friends today. He suffered a heavy
fall a few days before leaving with
the congressional party for the 18TH
mus, and struck full force on the back
of his head. His condition is serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Boy Is Postal Thief.

Postal authorities at West Liberty
Iowa, have discovered in 13-year-old
Russell Bochentheim, postal thief of
considerable skill and bo.dness The
lad was successful in five different
thefts al the West Liberty postofice.
each job netting him from s. to So.
He was caught in the act OF tapping
the money order till by the postmaster
who had concealed himself behind a
pile Of mail sacks The Buys method
was simple but successful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
AUTOIST KILLED.
3 HURT, At TRACK

Los Angeles, Dec. 30.-Hal Shain, a
well known automobile racer, was ia
tally injured, three others seriously
hurt and a number slightly cut and
bruised in a panic when Shain's racer
shot out of the cupshaped track
known as the Dare Devil Race for
Life on the concession pier at Venice
yesterday afternoon and, plunged into
the crowd. Shain died a half hour
after doctors sought to save 7 is life
BY an operation
Those seriously injured:
Mrs. A. b. Atkinson, 48 years old,
tourist from Vancouver, B. c.; fractur-
ed lower jaw and lacerated lip.
NJ w. J. Johnson, 55 years old, tear
list from Madison, Wis; left hand irac-
tUred and minor injuries.
]. Nj. Meyer, 80 years old, Los An
geles; abdominal injuries.
All will recover, according TO the
doctors.
Since early in the summer, Shain
had been one of the chief attractions
az Venice, because the small size of
the track on which he rode and the
the terrific speed at which he travelled.
The cup is 20 feet in diameter at
the top and it requires a speed of SO
miles an hour to keep an automobile
on the almost perpendicular track. A
thin red line a foot below the top
serves as the dead line" for the
driver.
Shain lost control Of his machine
and it went over the dead line" and,
after splintering several railing posts,
dropped to the bottom of the cup. In
arother fraction of a second the car
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Two Sisters Killed by Train.

MishaWaka, Ind, Dec 30-Marion
and Resale DeVinter, aged 9 and Z,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs Paul De
Winter, were instantly killed yester-
day afternoon by a Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern passenger train.
The two children were on their way
home from church and stepped from
behind a west-bouAd freight train in
the path of the passenger train, said
to be running from 40 to 50 miles an
hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
LOCAL HUNTERS BAG
$50 MALLARD DUCKS

Louis Harms, George Sudlow and II.
after a most successful duck shooting
trip in the vicinity of Beardstown.
Each was staggering under a heavy
load of fine mallard ducks. The total
number shot by the party during their
hunt was $50. The party left last
Friday for Beardstown and since that
time have been enjoying good sport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
BALDWIN APPLES
At &C Per Quart

New York. Dec 3O.-With a car
load on hand and unlimited" sup
plies behind them, the food crusaders
today began selliag BALDWIN apples
at cents quart. The apples were
as good. they declared, as local re-
tailers had been asking II to 10 cents
for The sale was conducted at
greensboro bridge market by Mrs.
Julian Heath. president of the House
wives league of America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
PAROLE LAW AUTHOR DIES
r. A. Lemon, Veteran of Yates Pha-
lanx and Pupil.

Bloomington. H., Dec. 30.-The
death of Richard A. Lemon at Gin
ton at the age of "a removes one OF
the leading lawyers of Central Illinois.
He was the author of the present pa
role law and was president Of the first
board of pardons under Governor Tan
ner. After serving through the civil
war in the famous Yates phalanX, he
studied law in the Office of Colonel
Robert Ingersoll at Peoria. He was q
leading figure in many noted trials,
among them the Magill murder. and
Snell will cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
DEATH PENALTY SOUGHT
INTHE RNHAM MURDER

Chicago. Dec. 30.-The fate OF Mrs.
Harriet Burnham, charged with the
murder Of her husband, was placed in
the hands Of the Jury al II o'clock this
morning. The closing argument of
the state demanded the death penalty
and attacked her defense as a tissue
Of lies Mrs. Durham was weak
and several times seemed on the verge
OF collapse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Brown Denies He VIII Resign.

New York, Dec. 30.-W. c. Brown,
president of the New York Central
railroad company. today denied g pub
lished statement that he was going to
resign and be succeeded by Charles
S. Mellen. who was to resign as presi-
dent OF the New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
HARRISON DENIES
A REvEL HEARING

Chicago, Dec 30-A hundred or
more preachers and adherents march
ed to the city hall today to protest to
Mayor Harrison against permitting
cafes to remain open beyond legal
hours New Years eve. When told the
mayor was not receiving today there
vas mulch kissing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
PRESIDENT BALKS PLAN
TO OBTAIN MONEY FACTS

Washington, Dec. 30.-President Taft
declined to instruct the controller of
the currency to make an investigation
to secure for the house money trust
investigation committee facts not now
in possession of the controller. Guild
ed by the opinion of the attorney gen
eral, the president advised the COM
mittee he does. not think it proper to
obtain data in this manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
FIND THREE DEAD
IN CHICAGO HOME

Chicago, Dec. 3O.-John Klein, IS,
his wife, Rose, 80, and Charles Wehof-
fer, "a, were found asphyxiated by
gas in the Klein residence today.
Whether it was accidental could not
be determined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
HARVESTER co. IN
A CAPITAL BOOST

Augusta, Me, Dec. Qualification
of an increase OF the capital stock OF
the International Harvester company
OF Russia from 100000 to $40, O0O,-
600 was received by the department
cf state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
$4,000 TWIRLER
NOW A BENEDICT

birmingham, Mass. Dec. Sonar
tin o'Toole, Pittsburgh's $4,000 pitch
er, was married Aoday to Miss Rose
HefIernan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
The Weather

Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Mostly cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Tuesday. Warmer tonight with
the lowest temperature about the
freezing point. Slightly colder Tues
day.
Temperature at a. m, "a. Highest
yesterday, AZ; lowest last night, "A.
Velocity OF wind at a. NJ, s miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m, 20, at
Z a. m, 81.
Stage OF water, 2.s, fall Of 2 in
last As hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today TO noon tomorrow
Sun sets 4:43, rises 7:24 Evening
stars: Venus. Saturn. Morning stars:
Gars, Mercury, Jupiter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
OTHERS TO FOLLOW.

The strike at present is confined to
makers of mems and boys clothing.
OF the 125,Q00 workers in this industry
there are about 10000 women. 1t is
declared, however, that the Ladies
Garment Workers union, embracing
20 900 workers, is preparing demands
which, if not granted, will result in a
strike.
The total value of the product of
mems and boys clothing manufactur-
ed in New York yearly is estimated at
S2aO, 100000. 1t will be first large
strike in this branch of industry here.
EIGHT-BOUR DAY DEMANDED.
An eight-hour Gay, 20 per cent in
crease in wages, a minimum of SO a
week for girls, SIC for men, abolition
OF child labor and work m tenements
are features of the strikers demands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Men and Women Garment
Workers Tie Up Goth
am Factories.
ABSENCE OF DISORDER
Forty-five Halls in City Have
Been Engaged for Gather
ing Places.

New York, Dec. 3O-Men and won.
en- garment workers, to the estimat.
ed number of $4,000. went out on a
strike in New York today, tying up ap,
proximately 1000 factories. They de.
mand higher pay and better working
conditions.
Mass meetings OF strikers began as
early as a. m, and at daylight, in a
DRILLING rain, picket squads of II mer
had been posted at all factories affect
&c In each squad, there are at least
two women.
Forty-fve halls throughout the city
have been engaged by the strikers for
gathering places. Violence has been
discountenanced by leaders, and the
walkout was accompanied by no disor,
der.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-30

Wilcox urges the city council
to remedy this condition by pass
ing an ordinance prepared by Aid.
Cerrnak. This ordinance would
require the gas companies to fur
nish, on demand, a new meter to
any citizen whose meter is over
two years old.
Under the present law the CON
sumner has to put up deposit of
ST with the gas company to get
his meter tested. If the meter
happens to be less than 2 per
cent fast, the company pockets
the consumers dollar, and goes
on its way rejoicing. If the meter
is over . per cent fast, the COM
pany has to give back the dollar,
and rebate on the bills of the
preceding six months.