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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
MRS. GEORGE WILSON.


Mrs Clara (Fordl Wilson died Septem
Der 80 at her home in Hancock after a
long illness of complicated diseases,
which were of a chronic nature. Mrs.
Wilson was native of this town, the
daughter of Alvin and Lucia KendaD
Ford and granddaughter of Caleb and
Rebecca lamb Ford. She was 63
years and five months old. She has
lived in this town the most of her life,
but ten years she lived in Hancock in
her young married life. Then she and
her family came back to Granville.
where they lived 30 years and removed
to Hancock year ago last May, where
she passed away. The funeral was at
the home October Cd and was very
largely attended. Rev. George Boorn of
the Universalist church officiated She
is survived by her husband and six sons
and two daughters, twelve grand
children and three great grandchildren,
two brothers, AFRO Ford of Granville and
George Ford of Hancock, one sister,
Mrs Nellie Ford Dutton of Bethlehem,
n. II. Her children were all present at
the funeral also the brothers but Mrs.
Dutton could not be with them, though
she was at the home few weeks ago to
see her sister who realized it was a last
visit with her on earth. Several friends
were in Hancock last week Wednesday
afternoon to attend her funeral which
was at l o'clock. The casket was
covered with beautiful flowers and the
last resting place was decorated with
flowers and evergreens, the work of
friends. The bearers were her four
Oldest sons, and large concorse of rela-
tives and friends escorted the remains to
the cemetery in Hancock, where her
parents and Mr., Wilson's parents are
laid to rest.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
GRANVILLE.

H. G. Hubbard was home from Mont
pelier from Friday till Tuesday.
A. B. Brown is boarding with his
nephew, George Sargent.
Mrs Angie Lamb is visiting this week
in northern Vermont.
Miss Mary Child is assisting Mrs. F.
G. Ford in her household duties.
Mrs. Helen Kennedy, who has been
visiting in town, has returned to her
home in Stoneham, Mass,
Mrs G. R. Bagley, who has been in
Randolph the past two weeks. came
home Tuesday.
There was a dance at Ladies' hall Fri.
day night. A fine time was enjoyed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
COUNTY NEWS
WEYBRIDGE.

As result of tie council Of physicians
in the case of j w Whitman, the report
was not very favorable.
Mr. and Mrs Noble Mutt of A hburn-
ham. Mass, called on relatives and
friends here last Tuesday. Mr.. Mutt
was formerly resident of Weybridge
and is now employed by the b. & Nj.
railroad as telegraph operator.
The tenth L. S. cavalry passed through
this village last Tuesday morning en-
route for Schuylervile, n. Y.
Mrs. Louis Goulette and Miss Ida
Bailey were in Mlddlebury last Tuesday
on business.
Mr. and Mrs. William Laddy, accom-
panied by their son. William Laddy, ir.,
and lady friend from Troy, n H.. spent
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. William
Gravel.
NJ. n Baker, who is seriously i'll, does
not improve as rapidly as might be
wished for
Grant II. Sturtevant and family of
West Rutland have moved here and will
occupy the Harrington house on Water
street
Rev. E. w. Halowell and family and
their guest, Mrs. Miller of Philadelphia,
went IT. hlDtOl ldSl ucSudl lOI Il lew
days visit among friends there.
1t. L. Thompson went to Burlington
on business last Tuesday.
Mrs. j. s. Shaw and little daughter,
Christine, were the guests of Miss Lucy
w. Harrington in Vergennes last We'd
nesdav.
The Ladies' Aid society will serve
chicken pie supper in the NJ. f. church
Friday evening, October Goth.
n. w. Merrill has nearly everything
moved to Panton, where he will make
his future home.
Mrs. John r. Dodge of West Rutland
who is spending few days with Mrs.
J 5. Shaw, and Mrs. Shaw We're guests
of Miss Lucy Harrington in Vergennes
Wednesday.
Mrs. Elroy Babcock is quite i'll at the
home Of her daughter Mrs. A. j. Thomp-
son.
II. L. Thompson and Miss Lydia Hanks
were IN Ferrisburg Wednesday and
Thursday the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sedgwick Preston.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Thompson were in
Bristol several days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Franklin of
Middlebury were guests of j. w. Dooln
Tuesday.
The funeral of Mrs. Erastus Roscoe
was held from her late home Friday,
Rev. Peter Heller, assisted by Rev. f. w.
| HallOwell, officiating, with Messrs.
Backmer and Robbins in charge There
was a profusion of beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Roscoe is survived by her husband
and three sons and six daughters. All
were here TO attend the funeral but one
daughter, Grace, who resides in Maine.
Those who attended were Mrs. Ruth
Brooks of Lincoln, Mrs Maud Adams
and Frank Roscoe of Charlotte, Mrs.
Garfield Grant and Luther Roscoe of
this town, Mrs. Bertha Goddard of
Boston, and Fred and Miss Nancy who
reside at home and have ca ed for their
mother in her declining years.
NJ s. Deming of Fair Haven is the
guest of Mrs. q. Z. Child.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Drolette and Mrs.
Eta Hurd were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Merrill.
Wallace Whitman, who has been
critically i'll, is more comfortable at this
writing. DR.. Beecher of Burlington was
called as council last week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
Pe-ru-na and Ka-tar-no

have received
a letter from a
young lady, who
a S k S me, " l s
the old Pe-ru-na
(Ka- tar-no) bet
ter than the re-
Vised Pe-ru-na ?"
Either medi-
cine has its
place. one is
adapted for one
COllulllOn, anOtll-
err for another.
Ia -tar-nO is a
better re IN g d y
for some COndi-
lions than the
revised Peru
M. On [ u G
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
North Bound
Addison Railroad Company.

Rutland, Vt, October lst, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Addison Railroad Compauy. for the
election of direc ors and the transaction
of such other business as may be- brought
before the meeting, will be held at the
office of the company in Rutland, VT.
on Tuesday. the 18th day of October
1912, at Il o'clock a. m
BY order of the board of directors.
4Ot2 A. q. ADAMS, Clerk.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
CARD OF THANks,

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us in
the death and burial of our wife and
mother, and for the beautiful flowers,
also those who decorated her last resting
place and the singers.
GEORGE E. WILSON
AND CHILDREN.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
Saves Leg of BOY

III seemed that my l4'year old boy
would have to lose his leg, on account
of an ugly ulcer, caused by bad bruise, ("
wrote ID. F. Howard, Aqpone, N. c..
"All remedies and doctors, treatment
failed till we tried Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and cured him with one box. A"
Cures burns, boils, skin eruptions, piles
25 cents at JOHN l.. SKATERS, Park
Drug Store. adv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
WEST BRIDPoRT.

Mrs. S. A. Brooks has gone to Addison
for an indefinite stay.
The farmers are filling their silos with
ensilage for winter use.
Melvin Wilkinson was Whitehall
business visitor Thursday and Friday
and on his return home stopped of at
Ticonderoga, being the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wilkinson. during Saturday
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11

Note that in the five years from July
I, 1907 to July I, 1912, the gain in de-
posts Vas 1881 ,4I6 o6.
This means that the net deposits
have exceeded the Withdrawals by
5000 per day for every day except Sun
days and legal holidays during the
last five years.
The depositing public evidently
have great faith in the integrity, con-
servatism and business sagacity of the
managers of this thrifty Vermont in
sttution.
1t pays 4 per cent on all deposits,
little or big, and pays all taxes.
Statement of resources and liabilities,
or any other facts rel ting to the bank,
cheerfully furnished OH application.
Address Carroll S. Page, President, or
F. M. Culver, Treasurer, Hyde Park,
Vermont. adv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11

For baby's Group. Willie's daily cuts
and bruises, mammals sore throat,
Grandma's lameness, DIR. Thomas Ec.
lectic Oil-the household remedy. 25c
and soc. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
RUTLAND RAILROAD
Time of departure of trains from
Middlebury effective Sunday,
September 20.
South Bound,

9:3l a. m. mail, daily except Sunday.
l2:47 p m. Green Mountain flyer, daily
4:55 p. m. daily except Sunday.
1902 p. m. Sundays only.
lO:45 p. m. daily.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11

To feel strong. have good appetite and
digestion, sleep soundly ana enjoy life,
use Burdock Blood Bitters, the family
system tonic. Price, Sl.00. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11

Itch! Itch! Itch!- Scratch. Scratch
Scratch! The more you scratch, tn
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment
For eczema, any skin itching SOC ii
hoy
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-10-11
TIL E n YDE P A r Z
SAVINGS BANK
ITS PHENOMENAL GROWTH

The Hyde Park Savings Bank offers
to depositors that first and most impor-
tant of all essentials, absolute safety.
That this fact is fully understood by
an appreciative public is shown by its
phenomenal and almost unprecedented
growth.
The following table shows exactly
the amount of that growth:
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
The Fat MEMS Race.

Inc foot race between l.. f. Nc
kee and Bob White promises to be !.
great feature. The following rules
nave been adopted to govern the
same: The run will be made from
the crossing at Stones store to the
crossing at the bank building, one
CITY block of 800 feet. The start will
De ny pistol shot. Contestants must
weigh In exactly the same, and if
there are any discrepancy it must be
MADE up by carrying weights. In
case either contestant falls the other
must stop and help him to his feet,
a1ter which the race Will be tiercely
continued. Spiked shoes must be
worn, the length Of the spikes, how
ever must not exceed four inches.
Inc contestants can use their own
preferences as to costume worn. 4
physician and ambulances must be
at the designated stopping place, so
that III case of accident it will not be
necessary to send in \ fire alarm.
The race must be run OH high, no
brakes to be used, and if the carburet-
or sprays into the clutch 10 time
Will be allowed to adjust the same.
The race will be for side bet Of
500. II the race proves to be q dead
heat. all bets will be declared off, and
the contest completed at the next Gel
ebration. For the safety Of the spec
tators. mounted police will clear the
track for rs feet on each side of the
race course. Ample provisions will
be made at the terminal to stop the
contestants before they reach the
Masselshell river. 1t is believed the
best method to pursue i'll order to &C.
complish this is to rope them by ex-
periencedc0w who will he mount.
ed upon tleet-fOoted bronchos. Either
contestant shall be allowed while i'll
motion to partake of a light chocolate
lunch, and provided further, that fam
ming stations shall be established at
distances not less than 20 feet apart,
which shall be supplied with fans and
liquid air pumps with rubber tubes
sufficient in length to allow contes-
tants to replenish their wind between
stations. The expense of these ex-
ira precautions will be met by the
humane society. The prize offered
for this big event. IS. being wholly
inadequent, the business men have
agreed to give the following special
prizes: Beers y Haynes, n bathing
suit; 9. II. Stone, gold-handled para
sol; Mckenzie Trading Co., a carpet
sweeper that the winner will put up
bond that it shall never be used by Il
woman; each refreshment establish
ment. q case of mineral water to be
used only with the bathing suit;
Piepho Drug Co., bottle of per-
fume; Miss Seng's bakery, dozen
doughnuts; the Gap Grill, a 5 O'Clock
pink tea; each of the BARRIERS, a close
shave.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
A Bit Of SAVAGE Warfare.

One Of the amenities Of savage war
fare is mentioned in Major G. G.
Bruce's Twenty Years In the Hima-
laya." In the old days. when the two
tribes were at war. the Hunxa men
caught the Nagyris at a disadvantage.
beat them and took prisoner nearly
the whole of their force. Now. they
did not want to keep them prisoners
and feed them-thcy had scarcely
enough food for themselves--nor did
they want to make an end of them. 80
they Just stripped them Of arms and
clothing and sent them home absolute
" in a state of nature. This was con.
silered far more shameful 10 the
Nagyris than II they had an been
killed in the fight.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
Shakespeare Censored.

The dramatic censorship In England
today. much - Il Is abused. Is very
mild compared to what has been
known in former periods when many
Of Shakespeare plays have been CEN
sored. Colley Cibber in his autobS.
ography tells Us Of one master Of The
revels. who was responsible for TIE
licensing Of plays in his days. expung-
ing the whole flrst act Of Cibbef'o
adaptation Of Richard ILL.," on tho
ground that the distresses Of Henry
VI. would remind weak people Of
King James. then living In FtansA
On another occasion "King Lar was
Inhibited during the illness Of Geoeuo
III. George Colman when reader -
plays banned the use Of such words -
"angel" and ''heaven."-LOndOn Mail.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
The Lion and the Mouse.

That "The Lion and the Mouse"
which the United Play company will
produce in Lewistown. Sept. nth and
18th is creating widespread interest
among all classes of theatregoers is
shown by the fact that not in long
time has there been such a demand
for seats for Il dramatic production.
The wonderful success of Charles
klein's play is entirely deserving Of
the excellent reception with which it
will apparently meet in Lewistown.
Millinery opening, Friday, Sept.
9th. A large assortment OF fall and
winter millinery has been received.
Mrs. +. 5. Berg, Judith Gap.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining in the Judith
Gap postottice unclaimed September
l, 1912.
Arthur D. Anderson (2).
NJ. I. Connolly.
Mrs. Eos. Putt.
j. Il. Ross.
Miss Ethel Shaw.
Geo. 5. Haynes. Postmaster.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06

Miss Edith Stone spent the week in
Buffalo.
Patrick Murphy left Monday on a
visit to relatives in Calgary and will
be absent until fall.
Mrs. Geo. Phelan and children re-
turned to her home in Milbank, $. D.,
Saturday, after pleasant visit with
her sister, Mrs. Il. 5. Bills.
Harry Giltinan was in Judith Gap
Monday while OH his way to Lewis
town. He reports crops in the
Hedgesville district much larger than
was expected several weeks ago.
Mrs. John Dolan returned to Lew
istown Monday after spending Sun
day with her husband in Judith Gap.
Mrs. Dolan is running the Diamond
r0Oming house in Lewistown and is
enjoying u splendid patronage.
Mrs. j. r. Hoyser left Sunday for
an extended trip through Kansas on
visit to relatives, and will return
home VIA the coast. She expects to
be absent about a month.
Lyle 4. COwan was here from the
Falls over Sunday to look after his
farming interests. He is stopping in
Great Falls with his wife who is re.
ceiving special treatment there.
VIM. Miller, Tom Davis, Aaron
Raw and W. I. Fringer returned
Sunday night from duck hunting
trip to the lakes near Broadview.
They succeeded in bagging 81 ducks
ON the trip.
Edwin +. W. Anderson made COM
mutation proof OH his homestead in
section O-lO-l5 before Commissioner
Small Monday. Edwin has Il fine
piece of land and is going to make
big improvements on it in the near
future.
Ora Wilson is rejoicing over the ar
rival of Il girl at his home on Tues
day morning. ltweighs - pounds,
but III the estimation Of its father it
weighs ton in gold. Mother and
child doing splendidly. The father
may recover.
The New Barber Shop" next to
tho post-Otiice. Good Work. 17tf
The foreman of the new elevator
arrived Monday evening and Wednes-
day morning he put force Of men to
work on the structure. Crews from
two other elevators about completed
in Montana that Mr.. Younglove was
building will be here this week, and
soon the elevator will begin to assume
definite shape. 1t is expected that
the building will be ready to receive
grain within three weeks.
W. H. Smith, lawyer, Lewistown.
Your business will be appreciated. 80
Bob White returned from Moore
Tuesday and Wednesday continued on
to Glendive, where he will drive over
land to the new Great Northern sur.
vey in Dawson county. Mr.. White
will be absent about a week, and will
be here in time for the big foot race.
He says If he lives through that event
he intends to return to Dawson coun-
ty and engage in business in one or
more of the good towns to be estab-
lished along the new line of railroad.
Several good milk cows for sale.
j. T. Carlson. 30tf
There is new transfer line in Jul
dith Gap. The new firm is Daley 4
Lunceford. Last Monday they put
on two new hacks, and the compete
ton for the transfer business is quite
brisk. Judith Gap now has three
hacks and two buses. The new firm
is composed of young men who have
been residents of the town for sever.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06

At the approach ola new sea.
son, ] wish to announce to my
esteemed patrons that | am in a
position to take orders for La.
dies Made to Measure Garments
from one of the most Complete
Fashion Books and Large As.
sortment of samples. As an
advertisement Of the perfect fit
and workmanship Of this we'll
known reliable Chicago house,
the first lady to be measured
and suit ordered before Sept.
10th the garment will be given
at Is percent discount.
Very respectfully yours,
Mrs. E. S. Berg.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
Private Sale.

Household furniture, stoves and a
player piano, at the ranch of DR.. G.
+. Remaly, three miles southeast OF
town. A9ff
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06

lngolf Birkeland, Flowing contract
or, work guaranteed. :, #
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06

See Frank Carrier for Flowing.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-12-04
Waiting at the Plate.

No team ever won a pennant that
was not waiting team'-that is, one
that could compel. the opposing pitch
er to put 'em over in the groove 1t
does not necessarily follow that to be
a good waiting team" team must
draw many free passes to first The
object is not so much to force the
pitcher to serve four wide pitches as
to force him to use his full strength
and to get him "in the hole" which
in baseball means to force him into
position where. to avoid giving pass,
be must pitch the ball over the plate.
If the count is two balls and 10 strikes
the batter is morally certain the next
will be over the plate, whether it Is
straight or curve. and he also knows
that in his anxiety to make certain
Of throwing the ball over the plate the
pitcher Will not dare put as much on
the ball as he would Go If there were
two strikes and one or two balls called
Therefore be is practically certain that
the next baVwill be good one to hi,
and he vii, set himself" grab toe
hold" and double his chances Of base
hit-Hugh s. Fullerton In American
MacaZiue.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-12-04
Why. Metals Rust.

Gold does not tarnish like other
metal because it Is not acted upon by
oxygen or water. It Is lie moisture In
the atmosphere which causes other
metals to tarnish. owing to their Oh
dation. Water conalins large pro-
portion of oxygen. and it Is the oxygen,
of course. In the moist air combining
with the surface or the metals that
covers them with tarnlsh- Platinum.
ike gold. resists the influence OF e1y-
gen and moisture and when pure mel
ther rusts nor furnishes. Aluminium
also does not rust. neither hot nor cold
water having any action upon 1t. The
sulphureted hydrogen Of the atmos-
phere, which so readily furnishes ST.
yer, has no effect upon aluminium.
which under ordinary circumstances
preserves It's appearance as perfectly
as gold does. Silver furnishes on e1.
posure to the ar, the agent producing
this effect being the sulphur. Iron Is
the metal which furnishes and rusts
most easily, its oxidation proceeding
until the metal is completely eaten or
burnt away with the rust.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-12-04
Sir Philip Sidney outdene.

In the seventh century wars between
Denmark and Sweden a wounded
Dane was about to raise wooden bot
tie of water when q cry reached him
from a wounded Swede stretched on
the grouAd at a little Distance. The
good Dane, using the words OF Sir
Philip Sidney, stumbled to the side OF
his enemy and, saying, Thy need Is
greater than mine," kneeled down and
offered the water to his lips. But the
Swede, suddenly raising pistol. fred
and wounded the Dane In the 'shoul-
der. :.
'sRascal!' cried the twice wounded
soldier Of Denmark. II would have
befriended you. and you would murder
me In return. Now will punish you.
I would have given you the whole bot
tie, but now you shall have only half
He then raised the bottle to his lips,
drank Of it and afterward gave 1t into
the hand that had attempted to kill
him
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-12-04
An INGENIOUS "Fire Box"

A very simple but nevertheless ef'
fective method of making FIRE is used
In the Arfak mountains. in Dutch
North New Guinea. The natives cut
section of bamboo, usually about
nine inches long by two inches in di-
emeter. and into this are put supply OF
tinder and small fragment Of any
thing hard. preferably a piece Of china
If the natives can get hold of it. The
tinder Is covered from the wet by a
piece Of bark. and the fire box" Is then
ready for use whenever it is wanted.
To get light the native merely takes
the piece of china and a lump Of tin
der between his thumb and first 6n''
ger; then, holding the bamboo in his
left hand. be strikes its surface sharp
II with the china. causing spark,
which soon ignites the dnder. Even
the white man soon acquires the knack
Of doing this. and the process is much
more effective and infinitely less labori-
Gus than the usual method Of produc-
ing FIRE by friction.-W Wide World Mag
azire.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1912-12-04
The Michty Hefrinoo

Few Of US realize the vastuess Of
the herring industry. yet It is highly
important In many places, including
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia. Quebec.
British Columbia, Newfoundland. Eng
land, Scotland, Wales. Ireland, Nor.
way, Sweden, Denmark. Russia. Ger
many, Holland. Belgium. France, ia
pan and Siberia. So long agsAs 1I20
some 1000 Of 1.-The principal gentlemen
Of Scotland" formed a company for
herring fishing. but were quickly dis.
rupted. leaving q mournfui lot Of stock
holders. Thirty years later the Prince
Of Wales became president or governor
Of a herring fishery. with capital OF
100000. Efforts were made to learn
the secrets Of the Dutch methods OF
curing herrings. but the company soon
collapsed. The spawning and feeding
grounds Of herrings have determined
the location Of cities. and in several
Instances the actual destiny Of nations
and the fate Of monarchs appear to
have been involved In the herring dsh-
ery.-London Answers.