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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
THE POTATO QUARANTINE.

Following the hearing held by Off
Gals of the department of agriculture
at Washington Il few days before
Christmas on the matter OF the adms-
sion of potatoes from foreign coun-
tries, the secretary of agriculture is
sued two orders which it is thought
will control the situation and adequate
lY protect the interests Of American
potato growers. The first order pro.
videS for the admission of disease
freed potatoes from uninfected foreign
districts under proper regulation and
inspection. The other temporarily eX-
tends the quarantine against imported
potatoes, effective since Sept. 20. 1912
against Newfoundland. the islands Of
st. Pierre and MiquelOn. Great Britain
and Ireland, Germany and AuStrO-
Hungary. to include the rest of CONT
mental Europe and the Dominion Of
Canada. As soon as any of the pre-
Scribed countries can be shown to be
free from disease the quarantine will
be lifted. and potatoes will be admit
ted under proper regulation and in
spCctiOn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
DISCOVERY COMES
AFTER Years 5000
Buffalo House Takes the
Taste out of Castor OIL,

Since the earliest days of medicine
chemists have been trying to take the
taste out of castor oil
The secret has at last been discovered
by Spencer Kellogg & Sons of Buffalo,
who are among the largest producers
and refiners of vegetable oils in the
world. They have removed the castor
oil taste, and smell, too, purifying the oil
and making it better and more effective
Nothing is added to it, nothing good
taken out of it.
Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil is taste
less in the true sense Even children
take it easily, for all the nauseating eff
feet is removed.
Sold at all drug stores in 25c and SOC
sizes. Ask for Kellogg's Tasteess Cas-
tor Oil by name, for there are several
preparations of castor oil, mixed and
favored. which are not tasteless and do
not act as well.
The lublic is projected by the trade
mark, green castor leaf, bearing the
signature. Kellogg's
Made only by Spencer Kellogg q Sons,
Inc, Buffalo, n. y, refners Of vegetable
oils adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
WEST eRIpPORT.

c. L Parrish was recent Crown
Point guest.
f. II Eldredge and William Bibeau
were ovcrlake visitors Monday.
J s. Dukett was business visitor at
Port Henry recently.
c l.. Parrish recently visited his sis.
ter, Mrs \. +. Nottingham of Shore.
ham
Charles Bassoms of Crown Point is
hauling hay from this place to his home
in New York state.
Allison Davis of Addison is delivering
hay to Port Henry.
Walter Walker and Earl Dukett were
in Crown Point Thursday
Fred Allen of Ferri,burg, "A son of the
late seymour Allen of Lewis, n. Y, who
has been a guest of l.. +. Wilkinson for
several days, went to Westport Monday,
where he is to spend some days visiting
friends.
A northeast blizzard struck this place
Saturday, drifting and completely block
ing the roads 80 that travel was sus.
pended for the third time this winter.
Thermometer registered at this place
~ degrees below zero at 3 o'clock on
Friday morning. AT other places it is
reported thermometers went down to 40
degrees, being the coolest weather re
corded this winter.
Earl l.. Wilkinson, after an absence of
live months in Springfield and Boston,
Mass, arrived home Saturday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
COUNTY NEWS.
RIPTOh.

William Sherman has flock of chick
ADDE'S and two blue jays that come to
him daily to he fed and are quite tame.
During the recent cold snap the chick
ADDE'S invaded the house and stayed until
they were warm, then flew away to the
clump Of spruces nearby where they
make their winter home
The five-year old son of Peter Tierney
of Ripton, while sliding, was knocked
down and his collar bone broken. Med
icdl aid was summoned and the youngster
was made as comfortable as possible
From IS to 80 degrees below zero was
what the thermometers said on the
morning of the 18th in the village, but
rose quite rapidly early in the day.
Joseph Goodro rs confined to his house
by illness.
a few weeks ago we told of a load of
hardwood logs that measured 1876 feet.
The facts in the matter were our reporter
was the victim of joke.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
THE SKUNK.

Field observations which have been
conducted lately by the federal de-
partment of agriculture seem to indi-
cate in very conclusive manner that
the common skunk occupies Il most
important place in our agricultural
economy Its food has been found to
consist largely of insects, mainly of
those species which are very destruc-
tive to garden and forage crops. They
destroy immense numbers of white
grubs, grasshoppers. cricketS cut
worms, hornets, wasps and other in
furious insects. The alarming increase
in the number of white grubs in some
sections is largely due to the eXtermi-
nation of these valuable vet often
noisome animals. In connection with
the work of the range caterpillar in
vestigations in northeastern New
Mexico it has been found that skunks
destroy great many Of the pupae of
this caterpillar. In many areas. con-
sisting of hundreds of acres. from %
to 10 per cent of the pupae had been
carried off. while in q few isolated
places as high as % per cent Of the
pupae had been devoured by skunks.
In all instances where the eXcrement
of these animals was examined the
shells of the pupae Of the range cater
pillar were found to comprise a very
large percentage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
AN lcEHousE FOR THE FARM.

Where the getting of supply of ice
IS not attended by too great expense or
Inconvenience plans should be made
soon now for an icehnuSe which will
furnish an ample supply for next sum-
mer'S use in the house and dairy. A
considerable sum of money may he put
into such structure. but that is not
necessary if one has rough lumber with
which to construct it. Excellent
houses may be made of clay. hollow
blocks, cement blocks and also of
rough lumber that would not be worth
much for anything else. OF course the
better the lumber and the closer the
boards fit the less will be the evapora-
ton. In making ready for the ice
house it is well to see that the site Sc
lected is naturally well drained. Some
poles or short pieces of wood should
first be laid down and q layer of saw
dust over these. This forms a porous
foundation, which will keep the lower
stratum of cakes from resting in water
soaked sawdust. While it is well to
have a double wall, so that sawdust
may be put between, it is not an in
dispensable condition. To house a sup
ply sufficient for the average farm the
house should be about fourteen feet
square. In piling the tiers of ice it
should not come nearer than fifteen
inches to the walls, while a sufficient
space should be left above the ice to
give good circulation of the air. Cakes
cut IS by 30 inches and about ten
inches in thickness are convenient
size to handle. After three or four
weeks the sawdust will have settled
considerably. and it should then be
tamped down with Il board or pole.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
a PRIME DUTY.

Teachers and parents, who should
have at heart the highest welfare and
happiness of the boys and girls OF
school age, should keep more stead
tasty in mind than some of them do
the fact that important as are text
books and instruction as factors in ed
ucational development they are not
more so than are the moral ideals and
practice in morals which these same
schools should he an aid in developing.
County superintendent of schools and
the teachers under their charge have
no more important duty than that Of
looking after the moral atmosphere OF
rural schools.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
USE PARTISAN SAGE
w. 81. SHELDON
WHITING.
Deferred


Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Walsh of East
Hubbardton have been visiting their
daughter. Mrs. Frank Rawson
Mr.. J. Warner of Winsted, Conn. is
spending few days with her parents
MIR. and Mrs c. Mason and sister. Mrs.
John NJ. Stickney.
Monday evening at a special meeting
of the Grange the officers were installed
by W. y. Chdy. master of the State
Grange. y large number were present,
considering the bad roads. a banquet
was served
The village school was closed Thurs.
day, january 5, owing to the illness of
the teacher, Miss Gladys Hambin.
Miss Alice Ilolcomb Of Salisbury was
the guest OF Lora Hubbard over sunday.
Rev. T. A. Howard went to Brattie
horo last week and is taking medical
treatment.
The young peoples class in the Con
grcgational Sunday school were delight,
fully entertained ny Mrs. f. W. Williams
the evening of January 3
jeff Rawson of Wisconsin is visiting
his brother, 5. IL. Rawson, and family
Friday evening, January 8, was Gen.
llcihdi = NlBhl III tne orange anu the
play, Joining the Tinpanites, which
was presented was very laughable and
showed the great amount of work which
had been given. There were several
musical numbers, both vocal and inslru-
mental which were enjoyed by all. The
entertainment was great success. The
supper which is the result of this contest
will be IN the near future and the judges
decided that the gentlemen should fur.
nish and the ladies cook the supper"
which decision seemed to please both
parties.
The Congregational church gratefully
appreciate the gift of new communion
table which was presented Sunday, Jan
uary II, in memory of Mrs. Lizzie Wells
and Miss Clara Ketcham, whose faith
full and efficient service in the church
will be long remembered by the people.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
RRIDPoRT.

Mr. McIntire of Crown Point will place
the furnace in the new house of G. j.
Barbour Norton Bros. a'e rushing the
carpenter work AS fast as posslb e.
The Ladies' rociety furnished an elab-
oraie dinner fer the detective society on
January 14th.
F. G. Crane is a great sufferer with
pain about the face.
AT the village the thermometers stood
at 30 below last week.
Edward Hebert had the misfortune to
lose valuable COW recently.
Mrs. Carlton Sherbino was a recent
addition to our sick ones.
Severe colds are prevalent here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
For Frost Bites and Chap
ped Skin.

For frost bitten ears, fingers and toes;
chapped hands and lips, chilblains, colo
sores, red and rough skins, there is moth
ing to equal Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Stops the pain at once and heals quickly.
In every home there should be a box
handy all the time. Best remedy for all
skin diseases, itching eczema, letter,
piles, etc. csc. All Drug lists or by mail.
ii. E. Bucklen q Co., Philadelphia or
st. Louis. Adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
WILLING.

Outside one Of the recruiting depots
in an English town Il sergeant saw a
smart young milkman and thinking
to get a fresh recruit. said. Young
man. would you like to serve the
Hng?"
Rather said the milkman eagerly.
How much does he want? A pint?"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-01-23
Cynical.

II always said that political rival OF
mine would stoop to any falsehood.
Now can prove it,"
How
He sent me message saying he
congratulates me on my election
Washington Star
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18

which there was reading h,
Gladys Johnson. which was ver.
| we'll rendered. The debate wa.
probably the most exciting part O.
the program. The question, ere
solved, that the Monroe Doctrine
| should now be abandoned" was at.
frmed by Neil House. Anna Melaas
! and Charlotte Melvold of the Rob.
| erts society. The negative was up.
eron and Ira Melaas. The judges
decided unanimously for the at.
firmative. It was a thorough debate
all the way through and was closely
contested. Following the debate
was a reading by Anna Brown which
was Very well rendered, and a play
called THE Economic Boomerang
This was certainly enjoyed by all. 1t
takes c. H. S. to produce good
live play. The program was closed
with selections by the orchestra.
The Annual board are looking for
name for the annual this year
Let's every one work and help Sc
cure an appropriate name. A prize
Of two ANIMALS is to be given to the
one who finds the best name.
Miss Hughes has organized boys
glee club consisting Of twenty voices.
This is a still larger one than last
year. We all know what a good one
we had last year, and surely we will
have a better one this year.
ties had meetings last Thursday and
selected their debaters to contest Cor
the championship for 1915. The
Roberts society chose Willard Todd,
Gertrude Kessel and Gordon Church.
The Roosevelts selected Charley
Tillson. Hugh Eaton and Hazel kel-
logg.
A goodly number Of the high
school boys went down and enjoy
ed the feed given the young men
in the basement of the Congregation
al church Wednesday evening. From
reports and evidences they all got
their fill and a good time was ex-
perienced. The High school band
was there and gave several of their
exciting selections.
School closes Friday for Christmas
vacation. Hurrah for good time.
Friday afternoon occurred the DOL
liver society program. The first
number was music by Gladys Till
son, followed by recitation by Ell
len Dell, after which was a paper by
Leon Morgan on the subject of
Morals The farce consisting If
nine characters, was very humorous
and entertaining. The program was
closed with music by Mildred Kiln
gle. The program was very we'll
given and showed earnest prepara-
ton.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Cecil Johnson, Editor-in-Chief.

A plan is under way whereby one
or two Of the recitation rooms in
the high school are to be given owe,
to the high school boys for evening
i activities. 1t is the intention now
Of equipping these Rooms with a pi.
ano, victrola, reading and study tl-
| bles, stereopticon; there would be
such games as checkers. chess, car
oms, some card games. etc. The
faculty has also considered the pos
sibility Of billiard tables. An ex-
preston Of the attitude of the par
ents of the boys is wished before
this final step is attempted. For
two years the faculty of the high
school have made strenuous efforts
to keep the boys out of the pool
halls. During the school year they
Such action was not taken because
of opposition to pool and billiard
playing but it was the environment
that was objected to. 1t is thought
by the faculty that billiard table
in the high school building will not
be a feeder for the pool hall but the
tendency will be rather in the other
have balance Of over a 800 TO
their credit have given permissi on
that this money be used to help de-
fray expenses. A moderate member
ship fee could also be charged.
Now, let it not be understood that
the school is creating this demand.
Yet it would just as soon. This
movement is to satisfy the demand
Of the high school boys. At present
there are two clubs composed of
high school boys. and another one
is contemplated. These clubs are
down town, the boys have nothing
but few card games. some of the
boys smoke, and they are not super
vised. There is an opportunity for
these clubs to take the wrong tend
ency. At present they are as a whole
all right. To eliminate the POSSIBLE
ity of their taking the wrong direc-
ton, the high school rooms will be
offered where there will be no posi-
bility Of wrong direction. The
father interested in this modest be-
ginning. If you are opposed to this
movement, your honest criticism is
desired. Give the boy square deal.
He is better off in a room reading
good magazines, or debating. or
listening to the victrola or around
piano or running stereopticon or
playing some card games or leaning
over a table attempting a three
cushion shot than on the street, at
the picture show, or in a pool hall
or club room down town. What
do you think ?
Mr.. Wells assumes that it IS mere
childishness for us to romp up and
down the Railways Of the school. To
whisper between classes and rap one
another on the head and that does
MT excuse the Freshmen for tripping
each other either.
Last Monday night occurred the
second Intersociety debate of the
Year. The program was opened
with music by the high school Or
chestra. We are proud of this or
ganization for it always adds delight
to the evenings entertainments. The
girls glee club cheered US with a
couple Of stirring numbers, after
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18
Obitlnry-Ober,


Esther Knowlton, youngest daug:1-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. c. knowl-
ton, was born in Chateraggus coun-
ty. N. Y, Nov. %. 1910.
A the age Of ora years she
with her family moved to Wisconsin
and in 1855 to Iowa, locating in the
Old Town Of Lime Springs, her fam.
lily being among the first pioneer
settlers.
She was married to Henry E. Ober
Nov. %, 1860. Three children wee
born to them, two dying in infancy
and one daughter. Mrs. Selden
Crockett Of Rugby, N. D., was with
her during most Of her illness.
She was taken sick Thanksgiving
night and passed away Dec. 8. 1914.
Mrs. Ober united with the Presby-
terrain church during the pastorate
Of Rev. Adam Craig and for so
years has been faithful member
exemp1ifying by her life the
beautiful precepts of love, sympathy
and self-sacrifice for others, taught
by her Savior in whose footsteps she
walked. To know her. was to love
and respect her. Once friend, al
ways a friend. Those who knew her
longest best appreciated the depth
Of her character and the purity OF
her life. She was an exemplary wife
and mother and it was in her home
that her life shone brightest. making
it the most attractive place for her
husband and daughter and friends.
The whole community Is saddened
by her death and the family has the
sympathy Of all in their bereave-
ment.
"As she walked and talked by the
way the Chariot Of the Lord
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18
oBERDORF

Caroline Ohmacht, youngest daugh.
ter of he late John Ohmacht ST., was
born at Darlington, ILL.,, Oct. 4, 1859,
her mother dying when Caroline was
but four days old. In 1860 Mrs. Chris
tine Ohmacht took the place of her for-
mer mother.
In 1878 she was united in marriage
with Louis Oberdorf, who preceded her
in death about five years ago. To this
union five children were born, one dy.
ing in infancy, and four daughters,
Mesd. Geo. Hull, Julius Knapp. Frank
Smith and Chas. Rock, of Chicago.
survive; also four grandchildren and
two sisters, Mrs. George BurnikeI, Of
Chicago, and Mrs. Louis Miller, Of Sc
attic, Wash. She is also survived by
two half-sisters and three half-broth.
ers, Mrs. Eugene Frank. of Chicago.
Mrs. Joseph Burnikel, of Cresco, VIM,
Ohmacht, of Danvers, Minn., H. s.
Ohmacht, of Oak Park, MIMI, and
John Ohmacht, of SchIey.
She died Nov. %, 1914, at the home
of daughter residing at 1893 South
Holman avenue. Chicago. The funeral
took place at the residence with inter.
ment in Waldheim cemetery beside her
husband.
She was member of the Schweizer
Frauenverein and Cleveland Frauenver.
Elm.
A precious one from us has gone,
voice we loved is stilled.
A place Is vacant In our home
Which can never be filled.
God In his wisdom has recalled,
The boon his love had given,
A nd though the body SAUNDERS here,
Her soul is safe In Heaven.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18
OBITUARY
James.

Thomas I. James was born Al
LaPrairie. Canada, June II, 1si3
and died at Cresco, Iowa, Dec. II
1914.
He was the fourth child of Mi
chael James and Mary Cunningham
When a small child he moved with
the family to New York, thence to
Wisconsin, later coming to Howard
county in 1866, where he spent his
early manhood.
In 1882, he. with many others
went to Dakota, taking up claim,
returning the next year at the death
Of his father to keep the home for
his mother and sisters.
In the year 1884, he with the
family. united with the Baptist
church of which he remained con-
sistent member until his death.
He was one of family of eight
children, three girls and five boys,
all having preceded him in death,
but one sister, Mrs. Mary steinman,
and one brother, John A. James. both
of Cresco. Besides these he leaves
to mourn his loss thirteen nieces and
nephews and one cousin.
His life was spent in the service
of others, never missing an oppor-
tunity of helping some one:
For more than eighteen years ne
has made his home with his bro
theirs family. Though he has pass
ed to his reward, he leaves a loving
memory for those left behind.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. F. c. Shaffer at the Baptist
church at p. M. Monday and burial
was at Oak Lawn.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18
RINK


William j., second son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Rink, was born in Cresco
July rs, 1896, AMI died Dec. 6, 1914, at
the family home west of Cresco. Hia
entire life was spent in this vicinity,
and he was student at St. Joseph'a
school. Although in poor health for
about six years, his last illness, caused
by brain tnmor. was only of three
days duration He leaves to mourn his
loss, in addition to bis parents, five
brothers and one sister.
The funeral was held on Wednesday
Of last week at St. Joseph's church
with interment in st. Joseph's ceme-
terry.
Card of Thanks
We desire to return our sincere and
heartfelt thanks to the friends who 90
kindly assisted Us during our recent be.
reavement and for their sympathy and
beautiful flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rink and
Family.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18

came and took her away" and
her unfinished work is left for other
hands to complete. May the mantle
Of her Christian spirit fall upon Us
all.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18
NJ. Il. A.

The following officers Of the local
NJ. B. A. have been elected for the
ensuing Year:
President-I. L. Eaton.
Secretary-W. w. johnson.
Chaplain-Mrs. Harris.
Conductor-M. F. Harris.
Watchman-Mrs G. Owen.
Sentry-Mrs. Stinson.
Local Examiner-Dr. Roome.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18

Don't worry any longer about Holt
day goods. See our stock, and worriea
will vanish. We have something for
every member of the family.
MARKET STREET DRUG Co.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-24
LOCAL CLUB LOSES DEBATE.
Defeated on Question Concernine
 Socialism and Zionism.

The Kodimoh club of Hartford, de- feated the Jewish Youth of this city last evening in Talmud sTorah hall in a debate which had for its subject the following: Resolved, That Zionism and Socialism are Compatible" The Hartford Zionistic organization sup. ported the affirmative side of the question and was composed of the following young men: A. Brook, A. Silverman and H. Spitz. The New Britain representatives upholding the negative side were M. Fendal, s. Rosenberg and w. Greenstein.
 The debate was marked by argu- ments which were largely of diver gent character and it was apparent that either the subject had not been treated in proper fashion or else the debaters had not made themselves fully conversant with it. Of the two teams Hartford showed itself much superior to the opponents in the essen- tial points of debate which are neccs- sary for a favorable decision and con- sequently was awarded the victory by the following judges: pr. Morris Dunn and I. Pouzzner of this city and Nathan Cohn of Hartford.
 In the afternoon a ball game was played by certain picked men of the above mentioned clubs and Hartford was again victorious, winning by q score of 12 to 8. Five pitchers were used by the local Jewish club to try to stem the tide but to no avail.