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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
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Mrs. X. w. Merritt is still on the sick
list.
w. w. Moore returned from Brandon
the last Of the week.
Zenc Baldwin is repairing the house
which he lately purchased.
w. a. Anderson, from Mt. Harmon
school, came to town Saturday evening
Mrs. Burditt, a guest of Mrs. Nellie
Baldwin, returned 10 Springfield last
Saturday.
Miss Winnifred Baldwin, assistant
for Miss Douglas, has returned home.
Union Superintendent Eugene l.
Eddy has purchased the house owned by
the late Samuel j. Northrup.
Mrs. Walter Smith from Washington,
D. c., came Friday evening to spend a
few weeks with her mother.
Mrs. Merrill Field and Mrs. Lane OF
Cornwall were in Shoreham last week
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Purcell of the telephone exchange
has been taking a weeks vacation al
her home in Orwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bissell from Lake
Dunmore, also Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Moore of the Brandon Inn, were recent
callers in town.
One day last week Miss Agnes Bush
had the misfortune to fall from a step
ladder, spraining her wrist and sustain
ing a few bruises,
Miss Bernice Brown, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. r. C.. Brown of East Shor :
ham, passed away at her home Wednes
day afternoon, May 81, at the age Of
Al. The final cause of death was tubercu
losis, although she had been crippled
with rheumatism for many years, anc
unable to walk during the past five
years. The funeral services were hello
at her home Friday afternoon, the Goth
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
FEATHERS AND EGesHELLs.

The story comes from Reading, Pa,
that a rooster, tied up in a bag, escap
ed from a wagon and flew Il whole
mile inside the bag before it was bag
ged again. Must have been an awful
big bag.
1t is wise occasionally to stir around
the pigeons nests. Mice will some
times nest in the bottom of them. It's
a nice warm place for a mouse nest,
but often explains why parent pigeons
desert their eggs and squads.
The Argus pheasant ms up and
down the scale on his flute, and his
whistle at night can be heard a mile.
That's almost as much noise as some
bad sports" make at a show knock
ing the judge.
When you are feeding rats poison
don't put it on anything they can drag
around. 1t is liable to be dragged out
where fowls and domestic animals can
get it and that means funerals.
The Reeves pheasant has a tail sew
en- feet long. 1t can jump eight feet
and can fly thirty miles at a mile Il
minute clip. If you think you're Il
good shot maybe you won't after YOU
shoot ut one of these long tailed SIX,
rockets.
Squads twelve hours Old are caileI
peppers" twenty four hours old
"~squeakerS" and a month Oil "squpai
ers." Some humans start ~ SQucaicr~
and end as kickrrS. ami it would hr
better for the world ii they had been
stillborn.
GroundhogS are so plentiful in some
parts of Pennsylvania that some farm
ers shoot and trap them and feed them
to the chickens. y yourg grounding
well dressed, parboiled and then roast
ed makes a good meal for humans
these days when beef's 50 high
Tobacco stems for pigeon nests are
such n necessity to fight off lice and
are so cheap and easy to get that ii is
only a close or careless pigeon raiser
that does not have them for his birds
Naples, too. are the only real recep
tacles for nests. They are low priced,
made to fit the breed and found in all
up to date sGuabberies.
A wise business man wishes to so
serve n customer that he will come
back again and become a steady buy.
er. Poultrymen. TO succeed. must hold
trade, and the only way to win, hold
and increase trade is to give n square
deal. When you give q customer a
little more than KS moneys worth
you not only hold his trade, but make
him a good advertiser, and that counts
much in the game. <1s4HE.
You better get ont some geese for
Thanksgiving and Christmas unless
you are raising turkeys. II you do
not wish 10 raise geese to sell hatch a
few, and thus make sure of a dandy
fowl to decorate the center plate in
the holiday season of good cheer.
In England the nobility. who COM
pose the "hunts" that ride over n mans
gardens and fields chasing foxes and
arrest a person for killing a fox that
kills his hens, this so called nobility
calls fowls the poultry nuisance" The
whole "Henglish" language can't hex;
press" what thoE5 Johnny Bull poH,nS
faisers call those debllitated dukes and
duchesses and their ~favorite sport.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
DECIDE YOURSELF
The Opportunity is Here, Backed by
Middlebury Testimony.

Don't take our word for it.
Don't depend on a strangers Estate.
ment.
Read Middlebury endorsement.
Read the statements of Middlebury
citizens.
And decide for yourself.
Here is one case'of it.
w. w. Counter, "a N. Pleasant street,
Middlebury, VT, says: Nothing has
changed my high opinion of Doan's
Kidney Pills. They still have my en-
dorsement. While / have had no symp-
toms of kidney trouble since Doan's
Kidney Pills cured me nearly three
years ago, another of the family has
since been cured. This experience has
increased my confidence in the curative
powers Of this remedy. You may con
tinue the publication Of my former state
ment."
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
DOM! GROW bald
Use Partisan Sage.

III your hair is getting thin, losing its
natural color, OIL has that matted, life.
less and scraggy appearance, the reason
is Notwithstanding and failure to keep
the hair roots properly nourished.
Partisan Sage applied daily for a week
and then occasionally is all that is
needed. 1t removes dandruff with one
application; almost Immediately stops
falling hair and itching head invigo.
rates the scalp and makes dull, stringy,
heir soft, abundant and radiant with
life. Equally good for men, women or
children-every one needs it.
A large bottle of this delightful hair
tonic can be had from w. Ii. Sheldon or
any drug counter for 90 cents. You
will surely like Partisan Sage. There is
no other "Just-as-good."-Tr it now.
adv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
Very truly yours,
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
N. Y.
Prove What Swamp.Ea VIII Do For You

Send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, n. Y, for a sample
size bottle. 1t will convince any.
one. You will also receive a book
let of valuable information, telling
about the kidneys and bladder.
When writing, be sure and mention the
Middlebury Weekly Register. Regular
fftv-cent and o%ne-dollar size bottles for
sale at all drug stores. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo, -.
IIlNQd Cnt1nfy 5Ss

LuCdS COUNTY,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm OF F. ]. Cheney
q Co. doing business in the City OF To-
iedo. County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day OF December.
A. d. 1885.
(SeaD A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
eous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials. free.
.F..J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
RIPToN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Morse of West Cornwall
were guests of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. C. Kirby, on Saturday, the 9th.
1t was reported that frost was seen in
low places on the 9Th,
The Rev. Mr.. Cornell of Monkton occu-
pied the pulpit in a very acceptable man
ner on the afternoon of Sunday, the 9TH,
and in the evening gave stereopticon
views on the Worlds Greatest Tragedy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

"Say Bill, what is the difference be-
tween an optimist and an optometrist p
81 give it up, Sam"
Barter says an optimist looks only on
the bright side, while an optometrist fits
glasses for you that make all sides look
bright adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

Having sold my Home Place l will sell
at Public Auction (the home place
on turnpike three miles from
Village.
Tuesday,, June Is
at zoe r. Nj.

The following named property. 8 good
Mich Cows, l Empire Cream Separator,
used but very little, 1 Churn, ! Butter
Worker, l Deering Moving Machine, l
Barn Hay Cutter, 1 Deering Horse Rake,
/ Hay Fork and Rope, 1 two Horse
American Seeder and Cultivator, l
Champion Horse Rake, l Wheel Harrow,
/ Steel Frame Liver Set Smoothing Har.
row., / Steel Frame Lever Set C~ultivator,
1 Shovel Pillow, l Hand Corn Planter,
1 Hand Pillow, l Grindstone, l Large
Iron Kettle, 1 Set Work Sleds with
Brakes, 1 Wood Rack, l Upholstered
Cutter, 1 Handmade covered double
Wagon and Box, l Hay Rack, l Concord
Buggy, l Good Carriage, l Set Double
Harnesses, Whifitrees, Ne~ckyokes, etc.,
Chain. Crowbars, Shovels, Forks. and
other small tools. Household Furniture
including Chamber Set. Beds, Wire
Springs, Bureaus, Stands, Tables,
Chairs, ETC. TERMS CASH.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

The largest strawberry beds in the
world are in Hampshire, England.
From this one district 1900 tons Of
berries were shipped last year..
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

Experience shows that "A cement hog
trough is not only cheap and easy to
make, but also easy to clean and dis
infect and does not get out Of order.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

The cheapest and most successful
Fly Spray known absolutely harmless to
use, but death in Flys, price only soc
per gal, so why pay double this price for
other sprays that will do no more good,
and last no longer than Crenoid. Fly
Nets all kinds. and prices
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

81 suffered habitually from constipa.
ton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels so that they
have been regular ever since" E, Davis,
Grocer, sulphur Springs, Texas. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

The slugs that infest pear trees and
rosebushes maybe put out of business
by busting the trees or bushes with fine
road dust when the dew is on.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

A minimum estimate of from 5,000,-
300 to 100000 horsepower is placed
on the water power that is now going
to waste in the Appalachian mountains.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
Herman's "Calite''
and "Arsite,"

Prevents blight, and kills hugs and
worms of all kinds, 4Sc
Can prepares 80 gallons spray mixture
We also have Bug Death, Paris Green
Arsenate Lead.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
Walter A. Wood

Moving Machines and Rakes, let
us make you a trial with one OF our new
1t has many advantages over
any other mower in the market.
ALL KINDS FRUIT, Fresh every other
day, Strawberries, Pineapples, Bananas
and Oranges.
PANSY PLANTS, ready to bloom zoe
per box of 12. Tomato Plants, fresh
every day.
CHEESE lee per 10.
BEST SALT PORK lie per 10.
MEMS ELK SKIN SHOES
at ST 48, usually sold at 50 90
COONS ICE CREAM, Fresh every day.
served by the quart, pint or dish.
RS
The PEOPLES STORE
BridpOrt, Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

Unless the lawn has been fortified
lately it is a good idea to let remain as
a mulch the grass as it Is cut from
time to time, -1sistNsSas SE3T,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

The trellis should be ready for the
sweet peas o o after they come up, as
the tendrils do not take hold so well
Il the vines are allowed to grow some
lime without a support.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

Regularity in time Of feeding should
be observed with fowls and stock, the
same as with folks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12
This KIDNEY REMEDY
A HREA? HEALER

For a number of years l was troubled
with my kidneys, condition 80 serious
that part of the time l was unable to
work. Tried several remedies, also diff
ferent physicians without relief. A sam
pie of Or. Kilmer's Swamp-Root was left
at my house. 1 commenced to take it
and continued it until l had taken sew
eral bottles and am now cured. Am
sixty-two years of age and able to work
every day. l attribute my cure to the
use of your Swamp-Root.
My wife also was cured by DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp.Root. Symptoms were very SER
ious, including hemorrhages, great pain
and distress. l commenced giving her
Swamp-Root. and it was just as healing
in her case. We can heartily recon-
mend your Swamp-Root to all kidney
sufferers.
Very truly yours,
H.. c. GRIFFITH,
Mexia, Texas.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, a
Notary Public, this the 9Th day of April,
1912. T. BENNETT,
Notary Public.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

Lubricating oil not only saves wear
and tear on the axles Of vehicles and
machinery, but 1t reduces pulling strain
to a minimum. The rule for oillng
should be little and often"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

The Nebraska experiment station has
issued a bulletin on underground silos
which should be of value to all farmers
Interested in this cheap method of saw
ing fodder. In the main, the under
ground silo seems to give good results
where the soil is well drained and is OF
such consistency that there is not seri-
Gus trouble from cave-ins.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

More small chicks suffer from over
feeding than from undertaking. The
little fellows gizzards are pretty small,
and for this reason they should be fed
frequently, but rather sparingly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

Some rape should be sowed in a por-
ion of the cornfeld just before the last
cultivation. Three or four pounds to
might just as we'll be growing rape as
weeds, and the rape will furnish a fine
pasture in the fall, particularly If a
portion Of the field is fenced off and
logged down. ~p4U'st.~
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

Fewer sheep We're produced in the
United States last year than the year
before and fewer the year before than
during the preceding year. In the face
Of this decreasing supply of mutton the
demand for meat products has been in
creasing. This ought to mean a safe
margin of profit for any who engage in
the sheep raising Industry In the COM
ing years. Ns2xea4iRsnnS~
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

Johnny bread and milk is a balanced
ration. 1t is good for the Riddles and
their parents and is one of the cheap
est as well as most nutritious rations
that can be prepared. More folks
ought to eat johnny bread and milk.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

They are poor and sorry folks indeed
to whom the woods with their flowers
md birds have no deep charm. Per
maps a love of the outdoors can be
cultivated In just the same way that
t can be crowded out and smothered.
Anyway, it is worth trying to develop
it as one has opportunity.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

4 friend who has an alfalfa 6eid
that has been established twelve years
brought the writer on May 8 a sprig
pf one of the plants that measures
thirteen inches long, showing a most
vigorous vitality. Living as they do
year after year. alfalfa plants develop
immense root systems, starting growth
early In the season. and are able to
withstand extreme drought
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

With good steak retailing at all the
way from 20 to 80 cents a pound there
ought to be little question that there
will be good money in the cattle bust
ness for any farmer who will follow It
consistently.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

If stalky bushes are desired the new
raspberry canes should be pruned off
when they have reached the right
height. Such pruning also tends to pro-
luce more bearing wood for the COM
mg season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-12

ULue 10 tlIDe,
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The Lamar register., 1914-07-08

"What abdht meg
you had better return to town. A
travelling man on the train said there
was a good hotel. Probably Coombs
has some kind Of rig we can drive
down In. ri ask him after break
fast"
rs It because you do not wish me
with your
81 shall feel more free alone" l re-
piled. for shall have only myself to
guard. am used to taking care Of
myself. Besides, this is likely to prove
rather unpleasant situation for a
lady"
And you conclude can be of no
help. no assistance"-
The cracked voice Of Sallie came to
IS up the stairs. the unexpected sound
startling both
II reckon you all better COM down
an eat"
She stood in the light of the front
door watching us. and we descended
the flight Of steps without exchanging
a word. The woman turned and walk
ed in advance into the dining room.
Where is Coombs?" ] asked. look
ing about curiously.
HE done eat already. but l reckon
he'll be found gain after awhile. You
all just help yerselves."
We endeavored to talk as we sam
pied the meal. directing our converse
ton into safe channels. both obsessed
with feeling that whatever we said
would be overheard. The woman had
vanished into the dark passage lead
ing toward the kitchen. Neither Of
use ate heartily and as soon as we
dared pushed back our chairs. 1t was
a relief to get out of the room, but as
We stood a moment in the front door
way breathing In the fresh air / no.
ticed giant form approaching the
house through the weeds.
"Coombs is coming already for, his
Interview" | said hastily. las it may
be stormy. perhaps you had better re-
treat upstairs
II will CO." she said quickly, but !
shall not leave this house while you
remain"
She was gone before ] could speak,
before 1 could even grasp the full
purport Of her decision. followed
the futter of her skirt up the stairs.
half tempted to rush after. yet as in
stantly comprehended the uselessness
of any attempt at influencing her.
Even the short space Of our acquaint-
ance had served to copvince me that
she was a woman of resource. of char
Continued on Page ~
The Lamar register., 1914-07-08

that was the name he insisted upon
living under. Is that all you wish to
known
"All now. yes. must have time to
think and plan what IL best for us
to do. l can already see my duty suf
ficiently clear. but not how to 90 at
it. The fact is. Mrs. Henley
would 1t not be better for you to
call me violar' she interrupted. Some
one might overhear. and we must con-
tIxue to carry out the deception. ! sup
pose"
Then. viOla"-and her eyes sudden
ly flashed into mine-"the conditions
have already discovered here In this
house are no less strange and danger
GUS than the mission which brought
US here. Everything looks bad. There
was murder committed In this house
last night"
"Murder!' Her face went white. her
fingers clasping my sleeve. who was
killed? Coombs? That woman
Neither. A man never saw be-
fore. | heard the shot and found him
The Lamar register., 1914-07-08

lying dead on the door Of the rear
room. He had been shot IN the back
Of the head through an open window"
And ! told her the whole story.
Bewildered CONSERVATION was clear
ly manifested In the girls white face.
and yet there was a frmness to the
lips that promised anything but sur
render. For an instant she seemed to
struggle to regain her breath.
"Oh. how terrible! can scarcely
realize that all you have told me can
be fact. There were pirates along this
coast once-l have read Of them-but
dream OF such a state Of affairs would
be madness What can 1t mean? Have
you any theoryT'
absolutely none. l am cropping In
the dark without single clew. But
In my judgment there are others than
Coombs. Sallie and the creole involved
about whom we know nothing"
"You mean there Is u band. that we
have stumbled into a rendezvous OF
outlawsr
81 suspicion SO This plantation has
OCCh dOdAoOhC0 bOt ySaA o.
Even when the judge was alive he
lived in town and could get no negroes
to work out here because they believed
the place was haunted A bayou
comes within a hundred yards Of the
rear of the house. so concealed by
trees and weeds as to be almost invisi-
BILE until you stand on the banks. We
are only little over twenty miles
from the gulf. Altogether this would
make an ideal hiding place for Mobile
or New Orleans thieves"
What do you mean to DOR
The question was asked quietly, and
glanced at her. noting the color had
returned to her cheeks
II? Why. remain and ferret it ont,
suppose" and ! laughed. "Coombs
is going to have talk with me later
Intends to make sure who am no
doubt, and may learn something from
him during the interview"
The Lamar register., 1914-07-08
Don't Be Without
Electric Light

lowing tract Of land. The En- NEN
is w, 9Th P. NJ, This tract /: OR X.
dered into the market on a showing
that the greater. portion thereof is
tion."
Any person claiming adversely the
above described land are advised 10 fiie
their claims, or objections, ON or he
fore the time designated for sale
EUGENE NJ. WHITAKER.
,ou, Register.
First pub June IT, 1914 neceiVer.,
Last pub. July 90, 1914.
The Lamar register., 1914-07-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.ISO
LATED TRACT
Plhlic I.aI nd Cal

Department of the Interior
U. s. Land Office at Lamar. Colorado,
Notice is hereby given that, as di-
rected by the Commissioner of the
General Land Office. under the provis-
ions Of Act of Congress approved June
e. 1906 ga Stats. SID, pursuant to
Lamar. Colorado. Serial No. e13415, we
viii offer at public sale. to the highest
bidder bps a at not less than $iso per
day of JULY 1914. at this ONCE the fol-
The Lamar register., 1914-07-08

ley's wife In a struggle 10 re-
tain for her what was justly
her own, all feeling of doubt vanished,
and ! became grimly confident Of the
6nal result
81 am glad to know that" said, "for
now can work openly, knowing exact
ly what ought to do. I have felt like
q rat skulking In a hole. believed
what those men told me. They con-
WINGED me with proofs could not ig-
more. but they must have lied. Would
II he possible for Philip Henley to be
In a penitentiary convicted Of crimeT
at would not be,"sshe returned firm
~. There was no time after left
him for an arrest and conviction. That
alone is sufficient to convince me Of
fraud and conspiracy. His remlttances
were amply sufficient"
red?"
EITHER one of two things she said
soberly. He is dead or helplessly In
the power Of those men who sent you
here There is no other conclusion pos
sible. They had possession Of his pa
pers. even his private memoranda.
They knew more of conditions here
than had ever been told. In my judg-
ment. he is dead. Otherwise l cannot
conceive it possible they would dare at
tempt to carry out such a conspiracy.
The very holiness of their plan con-
vinces me they believed no one lived to
expose them. They knew he was dead
aud believed, If l still lived. that
knew nothing of his Inheritance. The
telegram announcing the judges death
] never saw 1t must have arrived
while Philip was too intoxicated to
grasp Its meaning"
You know nothing. then. Of the two
men Nenle and vail?"
no. There is a Justus c. Vail.
lawyer. in the city. found the name
In the directory and called at his office.
He WE away making political speeches.
had been gone two weeks
Then the fellow assumed that name,
thinking I might be familiar with 1t
and thus be impressed with the legality
Of the transaction. AS to Neale will
60 to the courthouse In this county and
find out about him. You have told me
the whole truth about yourself nowT'
Absolutely. yes. Here is my mar
rage certificate; l have always kept 1t
with me. for have been afraid of
him almost from the first. gave you
the name Bernard nnthinkingly. a.