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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

The Mothers Day resolution passed
by the House and Senate and signed by
the President, demonstrated how quick
the American nation is to respond to
wholesome sentiment. The first an
nouncement of Mothers Day celebra-
ton was made in the National some
time ago, at the urgent request of Miss
Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. This young
lady originated and inspired the observ-
ance of mothers Day in the month of
May all over the United States. She
told how every year the portrait of her
own mother was adorned with flowers,
and she wrote to governors, mayors,
presidents and editors, appealing to
them to advocate an observance of
Mothers Day in May. They were slow
to respond at first, but the plucky Phia-
delphia girl kept on writing and pur-
chased thousands of stamps at her own
expense to push the work year by year.
Finally the governors of some states
took action, then the mayors of cities,
and eventually the papers took the
matter up, influencing the public at last
to indorse her filial devotion. Her sue
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

cess illustrated how much one individual
can do even with limited means when
their time, energy and whole soul is
consecrated to a great idea. The mother
of the little family that came from the
South would indeed have been gratified
if she were living, that the devoted APP
probation of her daughter had led in ar
executive proclamation by the Presi
dent of the United States to observe
Mothers Day.-Joe Mitchell Chapple
in National Magazine for June.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

1t has been asked who the seven
founders Of the grange were. The sew
en- founders of the grange or Order Of
Patrons of Husbandry were o. II.
Kelly. William Saunders, w. NJ. Ire
land. John Trimble, G. r. Thompson,
Rev. A. B. Grosh, f. NJ. Mcdowell, and
with them associated indirectly was
Miss Caroline A. Hall, who was the
first to suggest that women be given
full and equal right to membership in
the Order. The national grange was
organized in Washington on Dec. 4.
1867. but a permanent organization
as a delegated body was not perfect
ed until the sixth annual session
held in Georgetown. D. O., in 1873,
with regular delegates from the nine
state oranges, representing 1862 sub
ordinate oranges. Officers were elect
ed, and the constitution and bylaws
were adopted. The seventh annual
session convened in St Louis in Feb
ruary, 1874, with thirty-two states and
two territories represented. Twelve
thousand oranges had been organized.
At that session the declaration of pur-
poses of the Order was prepared
adopted and published. and for over
thirty years that immortal document
has been before the world, eliciting
admiration and challenging criticism
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

One Of the most encouraging bits of
news regarding horticultural develop
ment in Vermont is the statement that
a Middletown Springs man has the
COURAGE and the faith to set out II 200
apple trees of well known and easily
mark etable varieties. 1t will be some
years before he begins to realize on his
investment; but the experience of other
apple growers in various parts of YER
mont is enough to convince him that
if the trees are given careful attention
meanwhile he will reap a rich return
on his outlay. There are already many
apple growers on large scale in Yer
mont; but in recent years few have
made such heavy outlay as this Mid
dletown Springs man has done. Never
theless, there is plenty of chance for
more to enter the business and make
money at thunder proper management
of orchards and careful attention to
the details of the financiering. Yer.
mont apples are in big demand in the
large city markets, and it is probable
that all the apples that Vermont coulc
raise would be disposed of readily
Barre Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

The Kurn Hattin Homes are doing a
tremendous work for homeless boys.
Two new buildings are soon to be ready
for more boys, but the question con-
fronting the managers is the furnishing
of these new homes and the running of
them after they are furnished for there
are always boys on the waiting list for
these homes. If any one is looking for
a way to help the world along, there is
no better place than some home for
otherwise uncared for children. 1t is
the kind of philanthio py which reaches
down through the years because the
boy or girl is made into a useful citizen
in homes of the Kurn Hattin type.
Even a little gift of money will help the
Kurn Hattin work and Vermonters
should rally to the work which is being
done in our state to reclaim the waits
and give them proper home surround
ings. Bradford Opinion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
ORDER OF NOTICE
TATE OF VERMONT,
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON. SIS.

Be it remembered, that at session of the Hon
orable Probate Court within and for the district of
Addison. holden at Mddlebury. in said district
on the 18th day of June, A. d. 1914.
Present, Hon. Charles |. Button. Judge.
Whereas. heretofore to wit, on the 18th day of
June. A. D. 1914 Eugene L. Martin. guardian Of
Mrs. Abbie d. Martin of Hancock in the
County of Addison and State of Vermont
did present to the said Probate Court petit
ton, in writing, therein setting forth that the
sale of the homestead interest of his said ward
in the real estate of AFRO ID. Martin situated in
Hancock Village in said district comprising a
house and lot and about five of land for the
purpose of maintaining his said ward there being
no personally belonging to her and representing
to said court that the husband of his said ward is
willing to give his interest therein and to Join
in conveyance of said real estate for the purpose
above set forth and that such sale would be bene-
fetal to said ward and therefore requesting said
court to grant him license to sell said real estate
and thereupon said court did order that the hear
ing and decision of said petition be and the same
were hereby referred to session of said court to be
held at the office of the Register of said court in
said district on the 9Th day of July 10 o'clock a.
M. A ID. 1914, and that notice thereof be given by
publishing this order and the time and place of
appearance three weeks, successfully, previous
thereto. in the Middlebury Register, newspaper
printed at Middebury, in the county of Addison,
terested in order that all persons interested there
in, being thereby duly notified thereof, might
then appear before said court, and object to the
granting of said license, if they see cause,
BY the court.
Witness my hand at said Mddlebury, on this
the 18th day of June. A. D.. 1914.
p Allen X. Sturtevant Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
NV. BARROW. Chatham, N. Y.
Editor Of the NetO York State Grange
ReutetD
THE GRANGE IDEA.
Out Of Il Grow the French Syndcates
ssye a Grange Historian.

Out Of Il Grow the French Syndicstes,
says a Grange Historian.
Mortimer Whitehead, now of Califor-
mia, but formerly of New Jersey, tells
how the grange Idea" came to take
root In France. He remarks that dur
ing the grange encampment at the
Philadelphia Centennial exposition in
1876 the then national master John T.
Jones Of Arkansas) placed In his hands
the work of translating the ritual Of
the order into French for the benefit
Of a Frenchman he had appointed as
deputy to carry the grange idea" into
France This French gentleman was
q government official sent from France
specially to study our agriculture as
shown at the exposition. II performed
the duty assigned me, and for a long
time after his return to France" says
Mr.. Whitehead II kept up a grange
correspondence with NJ. Lamousin. I
kept some Of those letters as memen-
tos, and the words, Mon cher mon
sieur ct frere,' have the same frater-
nifty in them as If written. My dear sir
and brother
1.-THE grange idea thus planted in
France took root and has grandly pros
pered The societies were called syn
dicates' and still exist all over the
country with tens of thousands of
members today. Then the idea that
had been proclaimed to the world
spread into Germany, Italy. England,
Ireland, Canada and other lands. Un-
der date of Calcutta. India, Jan. %
this year, l have the annual statement
showing the progress Of the grange
idea in India for last year. There
are now 1898 local societies, of which
1882 are agricultural. The agricul
tural members number 1878, capital
over $6,5OO,0OO. And so it goes"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
New Grange Insurance Methods.

The Grange Mutual Fire Insurance
company of Michigan is unique among
insurance companies in some respects.
1t gives its members the initiative,
referendum and recall in respect to its
officers who are elected annually by
members of the company in their re-
spective oranges. Any changes to be
made in the bylaws may be referred
to the members for referendum vote.
In case of loss the secretary or near
est director and the one sustaining the
loss meet to make the adjustment, but
in case of a disagreement the matter
is referred to a committee of three ap-
pointed by the loser and the company.
If this committee fails to come to an
agreement 1t is left to the executive
committee of the state grange for ar
bitraticn. After seven months exist
ence the company is carrying risks to
the amount Of $1,794,s62.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
EARLIEST COAL MINING IN
INDIANA

Some knowledge of the coal resources
of Indiana were obtained as early as
1904, when the public land surveys
showed a number of outcrops. The re-
port of the Geological Survey of Indiana
published in 1872 states that in 1911 coal
was dug at Fulton, in Perry County,
and taken by Robert Fulton aboard the
steamer Orleans on its first trip down
Ohio river. There is good reason to be-
lieve that coal continued to be mined
for local consumption between 1911 and
1887, when the first attempt at CONNER
cial mining was made, but there is no
good record of the quantity mined dur
ing that interval. The first commercial
coal mining in Indiana, according to E.
W. Parker, of the United States
Geological Survey, was done by the
American Camel Coal Co. at Camel
ton, Perry County, in 1887. The coal
was mined on the bluffs along Ohio and
Wabash rivers and for the first ten
years of the company's operations was
loaded directly into boats for shipment
to points down the Ohio.
In 1910 the United States census re.
ported that the production of coal ir
Indiana in that year was 1852 tons. The
industry developed slowly until 1865
when it was ascertained that the block
coal mined in the Brazil and Terre Haute
districts made a satisfactory blast
| furnace fuel in its raw condition. A
about that time the construction of
railroads throughout the State gave
an impetuous to the coal-mining in
dustry, which has shown steady pro
gress except when affected by periods
of depression and labor disaffections
The record for production was made
in 1910, when it was Is, 389, SIS tons; thu
production for 1913 was II, 165, 81 tons
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Thu One apeech M. p.

No member ever impressed the house
of commons with his gift Of silence
more than General Forester. This SEN
sible man represented Much Wenlock
for forty-six years and never made a
speech. One member. Sir Charles Bur-
rell. sat for sixty years. restraining
himself nobly. He made one speech
only in order to introduce a bill pro-
viding that housemaids should be for
hidden to clean windows from the out
Bide.-London Chronicle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Sinking of the Caspian Sea.

Biologists claim that the Caspian
sea is continually sinking. Known to
all schoolboys as the largest interior
body of water in the world. the Cas-
plan is about $50 m:.es in gr.atest
length and $50 miles i'll extreme width.
Its area is estimated to be 10000
square miles, while the area OF Eng
land and Wales is $4,000 odd square
miles. These figures give clear idea
of the size of the Caspian. Notwith-
standing its size, parts Of the sea are
very shallow. In the southern portions.
however, depth of over 5000 feet
has been registered. Our physical
geography tells us that the present sea
is part of a vast oceanic water which
at one time extended to the Arctic
ocean.-Westminster Gazette.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Commissioners Notice.
Estate of
George Edward Wilson

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the district of Addison
commissioners, to receive examine and adjust all
claims against the estate of George Edward Will
son, late of Hancock. in said district deceased.
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purposes
December, next, from one O'Clock p. m. until four
O'Clock p. m, each of said days. and that six
months from the 18th day June A. d. 1914 is the
time limited by said court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
1914.
Geo. b. Farr. lc.,-.;;o.
H. II. Cushman, Administrator. 26
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

Not long ago two citizens of Es-
sex county, this state, were fined
approximately $500 for illegal trout
catching in New Hampshire, and a
citizen of Lyndonville had to pay $500 in
that state for a similar offence. The
fish and game wardens of Vermont have
had opportunity this week to fully re-
ciprocate. Two residents of Groveton,
N. H., have just paid in municipal court
at Island Pond S453 for having in their
possession ISL understood trout. AS
far as is recorded, this is the largest
penalty imposed in any such case in this
state 1t certainly should be an effective
deterrent to any one else who imagines
that he can disregard the fishing laws
of Vermont. Rutland News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
U1iooleburY Register

Kansas City policemen are helping
Kansas farmers to secure help for their
record breaking wheat crops. Fifteen
policemen under special order rounded
up 200 idle men which they arrested and
then they were given their choice be-
tween municipal farm sentences or
working in the harvest fields. The ex-
cuse of the loafers that they can't find
work will not be accepted during the
harvest season. -Swanton Courier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
A MISTAKEN idea

There are some people who still resort
TO drugged pills or alcoholic syrups to
overcome colds, nervousness or general
debility, and who know that the pure,
unadulterated nourishment in Scott s
Emulsion is eminently better, but refrain
from taking it because they fear it may
lead to excessive fat or obesity.
This is mistaken idea, because Scott 8
Emulsion first strengthens the body before
making flesh. Its blood-forming proper
ties aid nature to throw off sickness by
building health from its very source, and
flesh is formed only by its continued use.
Avoid alcoholic substitutes for SCOTS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
JUVENILE ORANGES.
Official Instructions on Organizing the
Young People.

On1clat INSTRUCTIONS on organizing tne
Young People.
Under the motto, Prepare In happy
childhood for intelligent manhood and
womanhood," booklet has been pre-
pared by National Secretary G. NJ.
Freeman by direction Of the national
grange, giving instruction on the or
ganization of juvenile oranges. The
following suggestions are made:
Juvenile oranges may be organized
within the jurisdiction of a state
grange. under such rules and regula-
lions as the state grange may provide,
and not in conflict with the constitu-
tion of the Order of the Patrons Of
Husbandry. Each juvenile grange
shall be within the Jurisdiction and
under the special charge of subordi-
nate grange. Children Of all persons
eligible to membership in a subordi-
nate grange, over eight and under four
teen years of age. are eligible to men,
bership in juvenile grange. The
membership fee shall be 10 cents and
the quarterly dues cents for each
member, unless otherwise fixed by the
state grange.
In some instances the subordinate
grange pays the dues of the Juvenile
grange, holding that the paying Of dues
by large family might become a bur
den to parents of moderate income
Others maintain that the paying OF
dues teaches the children business
principles. No part Of the fees or dues
of a juvenile grange is paid to the ma
tonal grange.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Estate of
Mrs. Lucia A. Thorn as
of Salisbury
STATE OF VERMONT.

oD1sTRICT OF ADDISON SO.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district Of
Addison:
To all persons interested in the estate Of Mrs..
Lucia A. Thomas. late of Salisbury, in said dis
trict, deceased GREETING:
At Probate Court, holden at Biddlebury, with
in and for sad district the 18th day Of June.
l9l4 an instrument purporting to be the last will
and testament Of Mrs. Lucia A. Thomas, late Of
Salisbury. in said district: deceased was presented
to the court aforesaid, for Probate.
And it is ordered by said court that the 9Th day
of July, 1914. at eight o'clock a. M, at the probate
office in said Middlebury, be assigned for proving
said instrument and that notice thereof be given
to all persons concerned. by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Mddlebury Regis
ter, newspaper circulating in that vicinity, in
said district. previous to the time appointed.
Therefore. you hereby notified to appear
before said court, at the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate of said will, if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Mddlebury, in said dis
trct this 18th day of June, 1914.
25 Charles l. Button, Judge of Probate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

President Theodore N. Vail of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
company, whose real home is in Lyndon
ville,. says that he wants to be farmer
He has 10000 acres of land in Vermont,
of which 800 are now under cultiva-
ton. 1t is his opinion that New
England presents better farming OPP
portunities than any other part of the
world. His opinion ought to have
much weight with our farmer boys and
make them take a very long look be-
fore leaving the farm. Barton Monitor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Missed the Name.

Guest of the Doctors Gate home
from the theater)-Hurry up. old chap.
and let me in. Absentminded Doctor
(who has forgotten all about his WIS.,
ltor)-Who are you? Guest-Mr. Trane.
Doctor-Missed train, have you I
Well, catch the next-London Mail
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Talking Machines.

Willie-Paw, where are all the talk
bg machines made? Paw-They are
not made, my son. They are born
Maw-You 20 to bed, Willie,-Cincin
natl Enquirer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Minutes Mean Dollars
IN TREATING ANIMALS

Doubtless you know the danger of delayed treatment
II collie and other diseases You also realize that
wrongly applied remedies are often worse than no
treatment at all In other words. not TO diagnose
q disease accurately may prove fatal Every owner
should be able 10 recognize an alment and give
correct treatment at the first symptoms. Prompt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Forcing the Prophet.

II can prophesy with certainty that
you will become engaged this year"
"Oh. that is understood! But proph.
esy to me at once husband. Pile
gende Batter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Thirteenth Century Fire Prevention.

One wonders what fate would nave
overtaken the captured starter of fires
in thirteenth century London. for
after the blaze of 1912, which lasted
ten days, swallowed up part OF Lon
don bridge and was the cause of over
1000 deaths, every precaution was
taken against fires. For instance, all
builders of houses were ordered to
roof them with tiles. single boards or
lead, and to stop an outbreak any
house could be pulled down. Thus, MIR.
II. B. Wheatley on the safeguards:
"For the speedy removal OF burning
houses each ward was to provide a
strong iron hook with a wooden han
die. two chains and two strong cords,
which were to be left with the bedel
Of the ward, who was also provided
with a good horn loudly sounding. "
And, moreover. every householder was
ordered to keep barrel OF water be-
fore his door.-London Standard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

Learning without politeness makes a
disagreeable pedant. and politeness
without learning makes a superficial,
frivolous puppy.-Chesterfie
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

Obstinacy is a parasite, living either
on a strong will or on great stupidity.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Word of Caution.

"Never propose to girl by letter."
"Why notY'
~ did 1t once, and she stuck the let
ter In a book she was reading and lent
1t to my other girl"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26

Humphreys Veterinary Remedies Remember, It is
absolutely free. You do not have 70 order any
remedies 20 secure the book. Address humphreys
Homeopathic Medicine Company 1856 William Street,
New York City. This is a splendid opportunity TO
obtain a veterinary treatise that You should have
In your library. AS a reference work you viii hnd
Invaluable To have It In the time Of need will be
worth many dollars. whereas IL will cost you but
post card by writing for II now.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26


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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-06-26
Business CARDS.
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GENERAL AUCTIONEER.
Middlebury, Vermont,
No Job too large or small to receive promps
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