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The Holt County sentinel., 1913-12-19

"a nj IN. nrow turn.d his hack
a ON freedom and .n,.a ion.,nr.
II nj the yrayrtone pcn,,ent,nrv
which seemed 10 bc Slipping away
frum him and growing smaller and
ooxicr as distance lent the .nchant.
msnt Of perspcctive TO his loneliness.
For Muicnhy, dazzled BY liberty,
vas very lonely indeed. Every mo.
mcnt that tho water widrnrd between
him and tho prison 4, I.ygcned the
distance from, IN. city. and In two
minutes morr tho man knew thai the
metropolis, bristIing with antogonism
cold and strange and busy with lis
holiday season, would be upon him.
and Il filled his heart with a name
loss dread
hut, after all, he had only himself
10 blame Tor his liberty. Good he.
havior"-thnt vns the thing that had
turned him loose from n comfortable
home. three square meals a day, and
his companions OF the quarry.
II he had only transgressed n few
laws. broken a simple rule or two. all
might have been well. lie might
have eaten Christmas dinner with
Jerry the Spike, Bottles, Hank and the
whole Apply crew who had contrived
70 spend another Christmas In the
pen" through trifiinx indiscretlons
committed In defiance OF the keepers
These reflections were interrupted
By the sharp teeth Of the wind snap.
ping 1t his legs through the thin
trousers and the threadbare coat
He shivered - the boat locked, and
then took . long breath a. he walked
ID the gangplank and out into--was
this freedom striking terror 10 his
soul! Why vas he trembling. He
vas free Il last. but free to do what 2
Free to kill himself before be starved
70 death, free to wander the uncom.
paniopab.s ssrssts and gals upon the
happiness that showed itself In the
faces Of fugitive passersby.
He was only free to go anywhere;
but these people had their homes
70 90 to. each his separate "peniten-
tiary." where there were warmth and
food and human things to talk to.
The Holt County sentinel., 1913-12-19

over the men engaged In breaking
stone remarked casually 70 . fellow
keeper:
II see Mulcahy Ia back on the Job
YES" the other replisd: he was
liberated a week ego. and now he's
hack again. tell you this place 10 .
cinch for those fellows. They're Do
ing life ON the instaamant plant. II
yoa dumped the whols csboodis into
o. Nast river and tnal thsn 70 swim
- New Yosh, tAsyA - tun ~ lot
= ~ - sspsak D ssss ~ -
~ ror
The Holt County sentinel., 1913-12-19

the range Of civilization that fight.
Ing II a wanieful. scnselcss, incon.
elusive method OF adjusting differ
cnccs. aud ihat righteousness and
Justice can he maintained by other
mehns
Over nineteen hundred years have
passed since christ Was born. bring.
Ing the message of peace on earth
and good will to men. i,cfore his
time the world knew no such doc.
trin". There was the law Of might.
'ud might prevailed Their" we're
rights, but rights were dependant mp
on the strength ~ arms and often SUI
forcd The strong arm governed H.
The afIlrs ~ men, The doctrine that
christ preached WnH On" ~ cnlighi"n'
m"nt. an appeal a. the reason ad'
dressed Ia the higher SELF NJ man.
THAT christianity fpr"ad 81 rapidly
after the fret struggling start "
proof that men we've uau'' for such
u teaching. aud rhg' hey lonrod foI
the opportunity e., i,y" their lives
llridlv aud honrs - IN a spirit Of
brotherhood
Those who are discouraged by the
occasional outbreaks at strife b",wccn
nations should take comfort In tn"
thought that there IL n steadily In
creasing sentiment for pacific adjust
mcnts. that the essential spirit Of
Christianity In NJ work throughout
the world TO bring men into more
reasonable relations, and that In the
international as well M the private
conditions 81 life the doctrines that
were frst preached In Judea nineteen
hundred years ago are becoming
steadily more dominant.
Christmas day naturally causes q
reflection upon the state Of humanity
a. affected by the teachings OF him
whose birth IL celebrated. Men an
unQuestionsbly kinder and mors
thoughtful toward one another nov
than ever before. There 10 more
charity In the world. and more Jus
tice. and more earnest deposition "a
bring humanity up 10 . higher level
There 10 moro widespread education
- . result OF this spirit Of helpful
ness. and there 10 lees su6srins
Men are devoting themselves and
their lives 10 the study Of the needs
Of the less fortunate and to the
amelioration Of their condition. In
all lands practical Christianity ID
working to the end literally OF bring
Ing peace on earth and good will ia
men.
The Holt County sentinel., 1913-12-19
A YEAR OF PLENTY.

The Christmas trees nod In tho brca~.
Tho candy from them drOpsA
And folks declare uhay'n surely bsssr
Tho heaviest Of crops.
Philadelphia Bullet n
The Holt County sentinel., 1913-12-19

All alone in one OF those ten-csnt
bees which promise so much TO a
weary body that soon discovers the
egg-shell substance OF the promise?
He shuddered and hurried down q
side street Of American basement
houses. with their dainty Boston ferns
and yews. pretty windows with costly
eurtains that ssaIsd happy homes
fson chs profsns sy0 a ths puhAc.
Al u.s. stmnsDAass save Mulcahy
haes. H. Asph~ssss sosH q e.
~ tsek pene
- nsspsAn y shan1sa - Hssoas
The Holt County sentinel., 1913-12-19

90 ...'.N.|' 'hNNf
Romance are butt ghoIt n Wars
have been fought iut ,t lad religions
based upon Il
Low" II the dream 81 ih" pOu,. the
puzzle 81 the philuIUra,r ne theme
OF the novelist aud TIE song of the
minstrel
Love links all IN. human race It's
cour, and ~ III. PEASANTS cottage.
The song 81 love In un III, lips NJ the
proudcst queen and OF her humblcst
subject.
II IN IN. stimulus Of parental alec
ton Ia the home and OF patriotism In
the nation. Brave men die for u and
nobl. women perish that they may
bear It's r~e, Incense with them Ia
the grav.
How sweet aud tender In this spien-
did attribute Of mankind In It's anil
inr presence anger. bitterness and
Nri'" melt away How much moro
has III" world to hope Tor from love
than from envy, malice and hatred
In this poriod Of world Wide dis
trust, Of resentment against como
mic conditions. Of protest against au.
ihoriiy. human and divine. and vide
spread defiance Of law. can wc not
turn aside nj this Christmas season
for moment and leorn anew the les
son Of iove7
When We shall have learned TINT
lesson. We shall also know tho better
fall
The Holt County sentinel., 1913-12-19
IS GROWING BETTER
Each Christmas Sees Nearer Ap-
proach 10 Ideal.
humanity AHeeteo by Teaching, Of
Him Whose birth IN Celebrated.
Spirit OF Helpfulness Prevails
Among Men.

ACll year brings the world
nearer 10 the ideal Of the
Prince of Peace. the ideal
of universal brotherhood
Wars may occur from
time to time and nations
continue To arm them
selves. but steadily the
though, develops In the
minds of men throughout
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
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A sworn statement of purity is with
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If you need medicine, you should
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If you are already convinced that
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dollar.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
CTATE OF VERMONT,
ADDISON COUNTY IS.
WILLIAM A. REYNOLDS
ELLA l.. REYNOLDS.

Addison County Court =,
June Term, 1913
A libel for divorce from the bonds OF mat
! imony was filed in the above cause March
18th, 1918, alleging in substance the marriage
of said parties at Middlebury, Vermont,
March 18th, 1910, the residence OF the
Petitioner thereafter Mt said Middlebury for
more than three consecutive years To the
present time; that said Libellee Is now with
out the State OF Vermont NJ is supposed to
be residing IN Montreal, Province of Quebec,
Canada; that since said marriage the said
Libellee willfully deserted the Petitioner at
said Middlebury, Vermont, on or about
March 18th, 1910, ana continued such deser
until the present time, and praying for the
dissolution OF said marriage.
And il appearing that the said Ella l.. Rev
nolds resides and IS without the State OF Yer.
mont so that said libel cannot be served up.
on her personally within this State; II is
therefore ordered that she be IT quired to APP
pear before the Addison County Court next
TO be holden al Middlebury in said County of
Addison on the first Tuesday OF June, n. L. ,
1913, then and there to make answer to said
libel; and that said Libellant do cause this
order to be published once week for three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Middlebury Regis.
ter, a news published at Middlebury in
SAID County, the last of which publications
shall be at least six weeks previous to the
commencement OF said term OF County
Court.
Dated at Mddlebury in the County of AID
Olson, the 18th day OF March, A. D., 1918.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, Clerk.
JAS. b. DONOWAY, Attorney for Libellant
lllS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
CORNW WALL.

Lorrin Eggleston of Wadhams visited
relatives i'll town recently.
Miss Agnes Shorkey has gone to At
lantic city for few months.
Howard Ball f Hartford, Conn. Wis
tied at Royal Stevens over Sunday.
Miss Ruth Billings spent the week with
Miss Ruth Eggleston
Miss Eta Scovel was in Brandon Sat-
urday.
Not much sugaring yet but plenty Of
mud.
Schools closed in town Friday for a
two weeks vacation.
Howard f. Ball of Hartford, Conn ,
was an over Sunday visitor at Royal
Stevens
Miss Ruth Eggleston entertained a
party of young people Tuesday evening,
il being her birthday. Cards were played
at three tables.
Mrs. Atlee Douglas is in New Haven
visiting her parents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
Estate of Mary SpauIding
of BridpOrt
STATE OF VERMONT

/ DISTRICT OF ADDISON IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate of
Mary Spaulding, late of Brdport, in said district,
deceased. GREETlNG
Whereas. said court has assigned the 24th day
of March, mex , ut $3.50 o'clock a. IN. for eXamin-
ing and allowing the accounts of the executor and
admins trator d. b. n. of the estate of said de-
tate to the lawful claimants of the same. and or
dered 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 Mddlebury Register, news
paper published at Mddlebury, in said district.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear at
the probate office in Middlebury, in said district,
on the day assigned, then and there TO contest the
allowance of said account if you see cause. and
to establish your right as heirs. legatees and law
full claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand. this Sd day of March,
1918
10 Charles l. Button, Judge of Probate
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
Estate of Ellen Nj. Sessions


The undersigned. having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Addi-
son, commissioners. to receive, examine. and
adjust the claims and demands of all persons
of Middebury 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 Village
of Mddlebury. in said district. the End day of
April and 10th day of July. next from 9
O'Clock a. m. until O'Clock p. m. on each of said
days and that six months from the oath day of
February. A, d. 1915, is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance
Dated at Middlebury. VT, this 9th day of March
A. d. 1913.
u Rufus # p Wainwright Commissioners
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
Estate of George Thomas


The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Ho. orable Probate Court for the dis
trict of Addison commissioners, to receive,
examine, and adjust the claims and demands
OF all persons against the estate of George
Thomas, late of orwell, IN sand district, de-
ceased, and al claims exhibited in offset
there to, hereby give Notice that we will meet
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he late George Thomas. in the town of
orwell, i'll said district. on The I'd OF April and
bth day OF September, next, from O'Clock D.
m until 3 p IN, on each OF said days and
that six months from the III day of March,
ID 1913, is the tine limited by said court
for said creditors TO pTese nj their claims TO
us Tor examination and allow nce.
Dated nj orwell, VT, this 18th day OF March
\. ID. 1913.
w. T. Deano, co,,,,.,,-.i..,..-
IL W. \. Jennings, N"inhhlss4oheAS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
SLEIGHS mUST GO

| have on hand a Full Car Load
of sleighs and they have to go
at some price. Talk about the
clothiers sales, this sale will leave
them all in the dark. Such prices
will never be known again in
Middlebury. My line includes
Foredoor, Top, Runabout and
Comforts also the best Black
Robes for the money that can be
bought in Addison Co. Come
early SO you can have your pick.
Strictly cash at the prices.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
Estates of
H arrisOn and .Juliaette
Johnson
"Reminiscences Notice

The undersigned. having been app ointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the dis
tTict of Addison, commissioners. 10 receive,
examine, and adjust the claims and demands
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Dated at ShOreham, this ltth day OF March
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
Estates OfWIn. LangIOis and
WIN. Anderson
Commissioners' Notice

The UNDERSIGNED, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Addi-
son, commissioners, to receive, examine. and ad-
Just the claims and demands of all persons against
The estate of VIM. Langois and VIM. Anderson,
late of Shoreham, in said district, deceased, and
all claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the Hotel in 1e town of Shoreham in said
district. on the 18th day of April and 9Th day of
September, next, from , O'Clock p. m. until 4
o'clock p. M. on each of said days and that six
months from the 9TH day of March, A. ID. 1913. is
the time limited by said court for said creditors
present their claims to us for examination and
allowance
Dated at Shoreham this 10Th day of March, A.
ID. 1918.
c. N. North. lC;s;oo..
u c. W. Howard,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
THE HOME FARM

consisting of 1431 acres of highly i'm
proved land. commodious two. story
white house in excellent repair; slate
roof; large modern COW and sheep barns,
painted, all other necessary out build
ings, artesian well aud abundance. of
fruit of all kinds. This property is To-
Gated 81 miles from Bridport Centre, 5
miles from Middlebury, onehalf mile
from school, and among the most desir-
able in town. Bidders will be required
to deposit 800 in currency or certified
check with the Executor or Administra-
tor on the day of the Auction, and if a
successful bidder, a receipt will be given
therefor as a part payment on said farm
if not successful bidder, the same will
be refunded Possession given as early
as may be arranged with present
e a n t, not later than May 1st
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-03-21
YER M ONT FARM
AUCTION
Under license from the Probate Court the
undersigned will sell at Public
Auction on
Thursday, Apr. 3

at ] o'clock p. m. at the late residence of
G. 2. and Melissa Crane, deceased,
Bridport, Vt, the following de.
scribed property, viz:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-06-28
WILSON MAKES PLEA
FOR CURRENCY BILL
President Addresses Joint SEES.
sion Of Congress,

President Wilson went personally
to congress on Monday TO deliver
the second message OF his administra-
ton. AS when he submitted his
ideas on tariff reform, congress met
in Joint session in the chamber OF the
house TO hear his message urging cur.
rency legislation before the close of
the special session
Despite the opinions Of many house
and senate members against the wis.
dom of enactiug currency legislation
at this session, administration lead
ers said they were at a loss to under.
stand how, in view OF the urgency
with which President Wilson present
ed the situation there can be any
hesitation on the part of congress
with the presidents desires The cur
rency bill was introduced in both
houses and the house banking and
currency committee is expected to
meet early this week TO begin consid-
Grafton of the measure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-06-28

nlaces upgpf the expenditures imita-
ton whicRis, in my opinion, uniusti-
fable inHchhracter and principle. But
l could ppt,seRarate it.
Il can.assnre the country that this
item wllf6elfher limit nor in any way
embarrsss the actions OF the depart.
ment 1fjdstice. other appropriations
supplt1theo deRaftment with abundant
funds to- enforce the law The law
viii be, Interpreted in the determine
tioa OF Gb9t;. the department should
do by ,ihAebendent. and | hope. I'm
partial judgments as TO the true and
just u(esfDng of substantive statutes
OF the United States"
PIeaSrs to. Neither Side.
The opinion expressed In political
circles hefe on the presidents ac-
lions waS1hat Il would result in max.
Ing aINS Gnfay0rable impression on
both the.s6ppohents and the support
ers Of .fh6 exemption clause. II was
pointedE;ol that the president has
certainlt,hQt epdeared himself to the
labor syIfrpathiSers or Of those among
the fTfteFs, WHO are seeking support
favors. foS Ire 1ias gone on record as
agains Ahss"oharaeter and principle"
OF the pfoSisiun.