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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs. Anna Bingham Ballou of Ludlow,
who was for several days the guest of
her aunt, Mrs P r. Bingham, returned
to her home on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Dewitt went last week
to Bridport, where they will remain for
some time caring for the interests of his
sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. j. De-
Leeuw who sailed early in the week for
their old home in Holland. Their guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Valley, went with
them to remain few DAYS before return
ing to their homo in Plattsburg, n. Y.
Mrs. Mary Mitchell and Miss Matte
Mitchell of Rutland, Mr.. Goodroe. of
Hinesburg, and Harry Vancelette of
Monkton have been recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs Henry Vancelette.
Mrs. Henry Vanceette went to Burl-
lngton early in the week with her son,
Leslie, who will receive treatment at a
hospital there.
Mrs. Joseph Zero and mother, Mrs.
Labshire, visited relatives in Rutland
recently.
A very severe electric storm visited
our town on Tuesday afternoon. The
lightning was vivid and loud peals of
crashing thunder followed for a little
while continuously. This with q very
strong wind from the west and north
west made up storm one would not
care to experience again, Telephone
wires were crossed and service to many
places for time was at a stand still
Trees were blown down in places. A
window was broken and glass scattered
as blind was blown against It, The
large grapevine arbor at +. S. Haskells
was "A victim of the winds force as now
it is sadly in need Of repair.
Mrs. A. II. Taylor is in poor health.
She has been in bed for the past two
weeks
Mrs. H. E. Sanford has recently enter
tanned Mrs. Houghton of East Mortified.
Mass. Her husband, Rev Mr.. Hough-
ton, was former pastor of the local Con-
gregational church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert Benedict of Concord, n. H.,
have also been guests at the Sanfords.
Mrs. E. A. Lee of Vergennes and Mrs.
Ella Foote Hazelton of California, have
been recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. f.
Foote.
The wind storm blew down hay-ricks
on the flats belonging to w. II. Bingham
and II. +. Sanford. Two large trees
were blown down on the west side of the
road at H. E. Sanford's. Mr. Easton, X.
F. ID. man was obliged to go in the field,
to go on his way. 1t took several men
some time to remove the obstruction.
large tree was blown down at Charles
Otis. 1t also showed its force at Alec
lighters overturning surrey, turning
hen coops over, blowing in light OF
glass and carrying from its hinges a
hatchway door.
Harry Currer is ill and confined to
his bed. He has been in poor health for
over year, but few days ago was TAX
en- worse.
Mrs. Elmer Cook Of Proctor was here
early in the week to see Ter grandfather
II. A. Currier, who is seriously ill., Her
sister. Belle Lowell who has been visit
ing her, returned to her home here.
Walter Simonds of Middlebury has
been visiting his cousin, Harry and
Charles Lowell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
MlDDLEBURY LOCALS.

William H. Thomas is confined to his
home by illness.
Mrs. E. A. Tobin and Miss Helen
Monta are visiting friends in YER
gennes.
Mrs. Clayton Hanks of Bristol has
returned to her home after few days
stay in town.
Percy Wilds of New York city is
visiting relatives and friends in town.
Miss Iris Bullock and little Winifred
are visiting in Rutland.
Miss Ruth Gonyea of Vergennes is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alec Highter in Cornwall,
Amos Thompson of Rutland, former
resident of this village, is spending a
few days with his family here.
The banns of marriage were announc-
ed at st. Mary's church last Sunday be-
tween Miss Margaret Lacy and Bert
Counter, both of this village.
Officer John Brisin of the Rutland
railroad has been searching this section
in an attempt to locate a tramp, who
was put off from the 940 o'clock train
last Saturday and who later, with a COM
panion, threw stones at the train.
Silasi kendall. who has been confined
to his home for several days with i'll
ness, has resumed work.
During Friday night herd of cows
belongingsto Peter Sweenor and E.
Sears of BelIens broke through the
fence and wandered onto the Rutland
railroad tracks. The cattle were struck
by the south-bound sleeper and five
were either killed outright or so badly
injured that they had to be killed. The
loss is estimated at $500.
Mrs. Laura A. Button has returned
to Brandon after a brief visit at the
home of her son, Judge Charles |. But
ton. Mrs. Button was accompanied on
her visit by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ.
Button and their daughter, Miss Flor
ence Button of Chicago. Judge But
ton accompanied them to Brandon and
went with his brother and family as far
as Buffalo, N. Y, on their return to
their home in Chicago
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
Alfalfa Fine For Hous,

To determine the value of alfalfa
forage for Dogs with and without grain
the Oklahoma experiment station plac-
ed pigs averaging about seventy five
pounds each in weight on an alfalfa
field In April Al the end OF nun
dred days the average daily gain was
twenty six one nundredtns pound per
head when ON alfalfa alone: on alfalfa
and all the dry corn rnOp they would
eat the gam WIS ~ pounds per
head ana DAY; "n alfalfa and IA half
ration OF corn chop the gain was seven
tenths pound
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
Estate of Eric w. Smi tn,
Minor.
Order of Notice Guardians Application to sell
Real Estate
"TATE or NEPMONT

Order of Notice Guardians Application to sell
Real Estate
STATE OF VERMONT.
kDDISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court, for the district
aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Eric w. Smith, GREETING:
Whereas. application in writing hath been
made to this court by the guardian of Eric w.
Smith for license to sell the real estate of said
ward, viz: An undivided one-half interest in los
of land located in the town and County of
Addison, and formerly owned by Carleton r.
Smith, late of Weybridge. in said District of Adj
Olson, deceased. Representing that the sale
thereof for the purpose of putting the proceeds of
such sale at interest, or investing the same in
stocks other real estate, 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
assigned the 18th day of August, 1915. at 10
o'clock a. m, at the Probate Office in Middle
bury. 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 this order three weeks
successfully in the Middebury Register. a news
paper published at Middlebury. in said district,
which circulates in the neighborhood of those
persons interested therein all which publica-
tons shall be previous to the time appointed for
the hearing.
Therefore. you hereby notified to appear be-
fore said court. at the time and place aforesaid,
then and there in said court. to object to the
granting of such license, if you see cause,
Given under my hand at Middebury in said dis
trict. this 3lst day of July. 1913.
81 Allen L. SturtevAEt, Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
EORESTDALE.

Elmer Holden of Ohio is visiting his
brother, George Holden.
The Brandon band gave concert in
the band stand near Blodgett H all Fri.
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caisse of Vergennes and
DR.. and Mrs John Caisse of Burlington
were at c. f. Hewitt's this week.
Marvin Cooke of Manchester was at
home Sunday.
ID. NJ. Barton Of Schenectady, n. Y,
visited relatives in town this week.
Miss Phebe Sargent of Rutland is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. &. III. Churchill.
Will Cooke WAS in Rutland Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Beror. G.. E. levitt
and Mrs. Arabelle Briggs made trip to
Lake Bomoseen Monday in Mr. Beror's
auto.
d. w. Flaggs son and his family are
visiting at Mr.. Flagg's
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
APPLE TREE CANKER.

Recommendations For Preventing and
Curing Serious Orchard Evil.
OF all bark diseases of fruit trees
none is worse than apple blister can
ker.
Experiments conducted in orchards
for the purpose of discovering means
of treating the disease led to the con-
clusion that where wounds are made
on apple trees accidentally or by the
removal of branches or limbs some
form of covering should be applied as
soon after as possible to prevent the
entrance of the fungus Spores
Tests were made in covering tree
wounds with white lead paint, asphalt
tum and paraffin. Treatment attempt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
APPLE TREE cANKER (BLsrER oANKER,.

APPLE TREE CANKER (BLsTER CANKER,.
ed after the sap had begun to flow
was attended with difficulty Where
the cankered limb was cut off or the
diseased bark was removed and the
wound treated some of the wounds
showed that the fungus continued to
grow in spite of the covering.
Recommendations for prevention are
that when a branch or limb is severed
the cut should be as smooth and as
close as possible, that as far as posi-
BILE tree trimming should be done
when the sap is not flowing and that
all wounds should be covered with
some kind of dressing. OF the tree
covering materials mentioned it was
impossible to determine which was the
best.
Other protective measures consist In
spraying of branches, limbs and trunks
Of apple trees and removal and de
struction by fire of all brush. All dead
trees should be grubbed out by the
roots and burned-Country Gentleman.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
Best Ways Win Timothy.

To cure timothy cut II just as the
bloom IL falling If the crop is not
too heavy and rank cut as soon as the
dew is off. let 1t cure few hours,
rake into windows and haul to the
barn the same day. II crop is rank,
cut II In the afternoon. II will wilt
some during the night. and dew will
not hurt it. Next DAYS sun will dry It
in few hours. when 1t can be raked
into windows. Han. II to the barn
in the early afternoon. Farm Journal
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years
Now Well.

Seems long time to endure the awful
burning. itching, smarting, skin-disease
known as "tetter'-another name for
Eczema. Seems good to realize, also, that
DIR. HOBSON'S ECREMA OINTMENT
has proven a perfect cure.
Mrs d l.. Kenney writes ~ cannot
sufficiently express my thanks to you for
your DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. 1t
has cured my letter, which has troubled
me for over fifty years" All druggists /,
or by mail soc. Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
st. Louis, Mo, Philadelphia, Pa. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
VALUE OF SWEET CLOVER.
Stockmen Awakening to Use of the
Formerly Despised Plant.


In Farm and Fireside there appears
an article about Sweet Clover" an
extract from which follows:
Since colonial days there has grown
along our roadsides a legume claSsed
as weed by farmers. weed commits
sions and even experiment station of
fcers
Until late years the only steadfast
friend of sweet clover has been the
beeman. whose neiGhbors have in
many cases uttered imprecations
against him. accusing him of scatter
ing the seed with malicious intent.
This antagonistic attitude is under.
going q change, and the agricultural
press now contains many articles by
stock growers who are loud in their
praises Of this new discovery" which
promises to make their poor lands
profitable stock range for horses. cat
tie and sheep
Protein Is the most expensive con-
sttuent of farm feeds. Comparative
analyses Of sweet clover. alfalfa. red
clover. timothy and cowpeas showed
that only the alfalfa and cowpeas ex-
celled sweet clover in percentage of
protein. the alfalfa by per cent and
the cowpeas by 3 per cent. Considered
from the standpoint of digestible nutri
ents. we find the following compare
tive values for the different feeds:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

A we'll known authority on toads
has said that. the common garden toad
is worth so in cash to the man In
whose garden he makes headquarters.
Examination of the stomachs of 14S
toads showed that 9S per cent of their
food consisted of the following; Bugs,
beetles, spiders, potato bugs, thousand
legged worms. weevils, tent caterpil-
lars and grasshoppers. These were
eaten by thousands, while wireworms,
army worms, crickets, cucumber bugs
and rose bugs were also relished. In
view Of such a showing, the wise gar
dener will be careful not to kill or
tnJure one of the homely creatures.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
Retired Georgia Planters
Advice to Kidney
Sufferers.

Several years ago 1 was taken with
severe pains in my back, due to diseased
kidneys and was forced to give up my
daily labors. heard of your great kid
ney remedy and resolved to try it. did
so with wonderful results.
Since taking DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root l have had no trouble from my
kidneys. l am giving this testimonial
OF my own free will to let others know
the wonderful merits of Swamp Root.
If you should care to, you are at lber-
ty to publish this testimonial whenever
you choose.
Very truly yours.
j. A. PARRISH.
Stillwattr, Okla.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this Sth day of March, 1912.
II. S. HAUssDER,
Justice of the Peace.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
SEE THIS. TRUCK GROWERS!
Here's a Homemade Hand Cultivator
That Does Excellent Work.

An excellent hand cultivator for a
small truck patch that will do excel
lent work can be made at very little
cost. Get front wheel from an old
ball bearing bicycle Be sure you get
the complete bearings. spindle and
nuts. Take off the rubber tire. Get
the following pieces OF the lightest
lumber possible. but he sure the wood
is tough and straight grained; elm Is
good: Two pieces for A. * by by
&c inches; two pieces for r. u by 2
by 4S inches; one piece for @, IA by
3 by % inches.
Through the front end Of the A
pieces bore hole of size 10 fit on the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

A report recently published by the
Canadian department of agriculture
states that Dominion farmers lose ST.
100000 a year through merely leaving
the male birds with the hens after the
breeding season is over, about the mid
die of June, thus resulting in partially
incubated eggs. If Canadian farmers
suffer such loss as this it is fair to
assume that the loss to American
farmers from this source would be
several times as great
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

Connecticut, for many years suppos
ed to be quite outside the limits of the
peach belt, this season gives promise
of yield of 100000 baskets Of this
fruit, or 1000 carloads.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

Much may be done toward improv-
ing the quality of fruit at picking time
fruit that shows defects of any kind.
The nourishment that would otherwise
be needed to ripen this imperfect fruit
will thus be diverted to apples that
are of good shape and free from dis
Ease.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

Now that the fly killing campaign is
in full swing it will be in order to keep
fly poison out Of reach of the little
folks in the home. Many die yearly
because of getting hold of it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

A hen is a small institution, but
when she goes on rampage in a
neighbours garden she is a larger fac
tor in kicking up neighborhood i'll will
than anything we know Of.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

A handy torch for burning out nests
of the tent caterpillar is made by wind
ing coil of old rags or waste at the
end of an iron rod and fastening this
to a pole of some kind. Where the
trees are not too large a handy and
quick method is to do the job on horse
back.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp.RoOt will Do For You
Send to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, n. Y, for sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
a booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder.
When writing be sure and mention the
Middlebury Weekly Register. Regular
fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles for
sale all drug stores.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

A couple of months ago the writer
nailed up a second wren's house Ga tin
can with a small triangular hole cut in
the end few yards from a can that
was already occupied by a pair of the
birds, They paid no attention to it,
but now that their little ones have left
the nest the parents have started
housekeeping in the new quarters.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

Nillet intended for use as forage
ration should be cut shortly after the
blossoms appear and before the hard
seed heads form. The hay will be the
finer if the ground is seeded rather
heavily.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

Some markets prefer a pure white
brown. There seems to be no good
reason for this difference except mere
within.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

Not in years have we seen the gros-
beaks go after the green peas in the
pod as hard as they have this season.
there have been no potato bug larvae,
which usually constitute one of the
chief items in their bill Of fare.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
+ arm ano
Garden
THE VALUE OF DAiRYING.

without agriculture no civil
lied government can stand, no
nation of free men exist. while
without live stock there can be
no permanent system of agricul-
ture. Specialized concentrated
effort counts, and of this dairy
ing Is an illustra ton of the high
est type. AS nature gave the
richest soil. so the COW and the
silo will conserve 1t.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

The reason for the shallow cultiva-
ton the last time through the corn is
that by that time the lateral roots
have spread a good deal. and setting
the shovels deep would tear and de-
stroy them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

For dyspepsia, our national ailment,
use Burdock Blood Bitters. Recon-
mended for strengthening digestion, pur-
flying the blood. At all drug stores.
$l.00 bottle. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
The Bio Rutland Fair.

Sept. 2.3.4.5. Very little money paid
out for advertising but more than ever for
ttractions.-adv. 2Stf.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
Excursion Through Lake Cham
plain.

The Rutland r. r. will run an excur-
sion through Lake Champlain via Bur
lington and steamer on Sunday, August
Sd, 1913, from all stations between Rut-
land and Shelburne, inclusive. Fare
$3.50 for the round trip, children Soc
For time of special train, see small
advertising flyers. adv. 3lt1
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

There is little gain in waging a cam
paign against the different diseases
from which the farm animals or poul-
try may suffer If one does not at the
same time clean up and thoroughly
disinfect the premises wherein these
same diseases have developed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

A former japanese student at the
University of Wisconsin has lately
purchased a Holstein bull in that state
at long price for shipment to Japan,
there to become the head of herd Of
dairy cows which this breeder intends
to establish.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

In one or two counties in central
New York the tent caterpillars are so
numerous that they have stripped fruit
trees of all their foliage and are
swarming over the ground In search
of other green stuff.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01
DIR. BARTER

of Middlebury and he will call and fit
you right here at home without extra
charge"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

Twenty thousand pounds of Austria
liam frozen beef wero sohI one day re-
Gently in New York city tho price paid
for it being ~ cents per pound less
than the prevailing martret price for
American beef of equal quality.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

Effective work on the part of govern
ment forest rangers In the Chugach
national forest reserve in Alaska re-
Gently resulted in extinguishing fires
that threatened the 2SO00,OOOOOO feet
Of lumber which the reserve is said to
contain.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

In many sections R the country the
potato grower is this year freed from
both his WORST pests-buSS and blight.
He isn't able to explain The situation
on any scientific hnsiA. bat he's
mighty thankful it's so, however.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-01

"Well, Jennie, if l were not so busy
would 60 and have my eyes fitted"
"Why, mother, just send a postal to
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-13
School Notes.

Mr.. Bower and Miss Lewis OF
the Agricultural College at Man
haitian occupied the opening ex-
ercise period at the high school
last Thursday morning.
Rev. DeVol spoke to the high
school last Friday morning. In
a few pithy remarks and fitting
stories he made strong plea for
the best citizenship.
The Board of Education, to
keep abreast of the times, has
provided a day when all OF our
teachers shall visit the schools at
Pittsburg.
The girls have fitted up room
for basket ball.
The Domestic Science and Art
Work is progressing creditably
There are ten girls in the class
now, and all are taking intense
interest in the work. In the art
class so per cent of the girls did
not know how to hold a needle,
and nearly all wanted to sew
without a thimble. In the sci.
ence class the composition of food
and its values has been empha-
sized, as we'll as the most ele.
mentary things in the art Of
cooking. The work is exceed.
ingly practical, and in a short
time the good effects of this work
will be evident.
HIGHEST AVERAGES.
Grade l. Tarrence Conner,
Madeline Schaefer, Francis Price,
each 90.
Grade II-Georgia Valliere, IS
Grade III - Charlein Morri-
son. ga.
Grade IV-Affie Marlett, John
Price, each 81.
Grade V-Beatrice Cherrey, SO
Grade vi, Room 4, EN- ma
Weaver, %; Room S, Clark Nc.
Clure, Dorothy Smith, each IS.
Grade VII - Kenneth Good
ner, &c.
Grade VIII-Burton Convey, 60.
coLoRED SCHOOL.
Room /, Marguerite Norman,
&c. Harry Carter, 81. Fannie
Carter, "a.
Room 2-Oliver Norman, SO.
Hcrtense Hanley, 81. Walter
Carter, IS.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Grade edna Dills, Vesta
Talbot, each 90.
Grade 10-Earl Love, 90.
Grade 11-Howard Haines, 81.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-13
Our Farmer Friends.

Scott Jarrett has bought a
manure spreader, and no longer
will manure 60 to waste on his
farm.
]. N. Candy, living near Gale
ma. was here last week, ana
bought a manure spreader. Mr..
Candy is in the dairy business,
and proposes to build up his land
with the by-product of the dairy
In conversation with VIM.
Rrupger about sweet clover, he
saws his stock all like it. Mr..
II. H. Stout, standing near by,
said there are two varieties OF
the sweet clover, the yellow and
white, and that stock did not
like the yellow, but they do IKE
the white. Mr.. Brugger has had
remarkable success in raising
sweet clover this season.
Well. Ernest Shauks is back
from Arkansas. We gave him
a wear to return, but he gaze US
back about so weeks OF it. he
will farm in this country a while
longer.
We hope our farmer friends
will not forget the alfalfa meet
inc at Blue Mound school house
on Friday evening of this week.
Il costs Just the time It takes to
attend the meeting and nothing
more. and we are Of the opinion
thar what they will hear will
prove of great value to them.
Mr.. Jordan, the lecturer, is go
inc TO deal out some hard-headeo
facts, and is going to be prepared
to answer all questions which
NAV be out 70 him. Be sure and
1fteud. The invitation includes
re ladies. And be sure ana
have rorf toF1 cone ton know
W 1|.I q 81. Ma1