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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
WHITING.

Mrs. G. B. Hubbard and Miss Ida Cox
were in Rutland Tuesday.
Emery Patnode has moved to Brandon
on Grove street.
Trains on the Addison branch have
been showed in and no mail from Satur-
day noon until Tuesday noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Rawson received a
shower of post cards expressing con-
CALCULATIONS and good wishes on the
sixty first anniversary of their marriage
which was February 10th, 1858.
Miss Irene Filion has returned from
Middlebury.
Mrs. Will Keller, who has been quite
sick for several days, is a little better.
Mrs. Mary R. Douglas died at the home
of her sister in Aurora, Illinois, February
9Th She will be remembered as Mrs.
Francis Douglas and was for many years
a resident of this town.
Mr.. Barss of the Industrial school, who
was to lecture here Tuesday evening,
was suddenly called to Boston and con
s%equently unable to keep the appoint
ment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
DALE.

The valentine social given by the st.
Monica society in their hall was attended
by a big crowd.
Miss Anna Cook. who hiss been i'll with
appendicitis for the past two weeks, has
gone to the Mary Fletcher hospital for
an operation.
Charles L, Wright has gone to Nc
Keever, N. Y, where he has a position
as telegraph operator on the N. Y. G.
railroad.
Mrs. Will Cooke is confined to the
house by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown, who
have been visiting their son in Los
Angeles, Cal, have returned to Vermont
and have been visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. George Lovett is suffering from a
paralytic stroke.
Will Cooke is in Burlington on bust
ness.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
Feel Miserable?

Out of sorts, depressed, pain in the
back-Electric Bitters renews your
health and strength. A guaranteed
Liver and Kidney remedy. Money back
if not satisfied. 1t completely cured
Robert Madsen, of West Burlington, Ia,
who suffered from virulent liver trouble
for eight months. After four doctors
gave him up he took Electric Bitters and
is now a well man. Get a bottle today;
it will do the same for you. Keep in the
house for all liver and kidney COM
plants. Perfectly safe and dependable.
Its results will surprise you. SOC and
81. 90.
II. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or St.
Louis.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
SPEED OF GAME BIRDS.
Tho Hazel Hen Said to Be a Wonder In
a Short Squirt.

The Hazel Hen Said to Be a Wonder In
a Short Squirt.
What is the fastest game bird that
flies? OF course, in seeking an answer
to the question, as a writer in the
Scotsman points out. one must assume
equal conditions of atmosphere and
cause for flight, for all creatures, hui
man or other, seek their highest rate
Of speed under the influence of fear.
A recent writer declares that in a
race of, say, 200 yards he would back
a bird which, though not found in Brit
ain, is indigenous to most of the rest of
Europe and is especially familiar in
Scandinavia-the hazel hen or geli-
notte.
Yet, curiously enough, this is one of
the forest haunting birds which. like
the American fool hen" usually fly
up into a tree when flushed and, re-
jecting further attempts at escape.
elect to be shot sitting. But" says the
writer referred to above, ION the rare
occasions land that they are rare |
readily admit when one catches a geli-
nOtte in the open | have never seer
any bird fly so fast nor move its wings
with such extraordinary rapidity."
Next to it at any rate one must sure
ly place the teal, which has a marvel
u knack Of getting under way quick
ly. Some experienced observers would
give the third place to n bluerock pig
eon-the wild, not the Nottingham va
riety,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
FLETCHER'S
The Peoples" Store
Bridport, Vermont
COUNTY NEWS
SOUTH

George belong of Bristol is sick at the
the home of his sister, Mrs. Cullen Shat
tuck.
Mrs. Hector Cousins is a guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Orvis.
Daniel Hammer is slowly improving.
h extreme cold weather has caused
water pipes to freeze in this section.
Mrs. George Delong and family are at
Cullen Shattuck.s.
George Arnold has a new incubator
which he has filled with choice eggs and
intends making the poultry business a
specially.
Rumor has it that there will be a
minister from away to hold a series of
meetings at the Friends church.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
pRIpPoRT.

No services at the church Sunday,
owing to blocked roads.
The Ladies' society of the Congrega.
tional church will hold a social at the
vestry Thursday evening, March 10.
Stephen Crossman will enter the en-
ploy of John Moore of Shoreham, March
let.
The fearful cold and the startling
earthquake visited us last week and the
week ended in the worst blizzard for
years.
Mrs. Leon Swinton is in poor health.
Mrs. r. L. Hemenway has been quite
i'll during the past few days.
w. NJ. Grandey is convalescent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
THE ART OF SELLING.
Real Salesmanship Is a Light That
Can't Be Obscured.


O""t De OpScureo'
Inc $ wants lOoiefi. because he
KNOWS the l'oNer OF t"l'y Is tn buyer
Oh toihorroW ana ne wants to make
.ne ioohcrS leel lhat Ms store Is the
oest place TO trade winch is only an
o,ier way oi S"HIhS tlit 1t Is the oest
pace TO 10 ones looking. lie also
KNOWS I'at lhe lookcr % touay can
hoEleiIIleS ne converted INTO Il buyer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
Making the Little
Farm Pay
BY C. c. BOWSFIELD
BY C. c. BOWSFIELD

MO reader Of
ment n g @ d
fear that purely
theoretical farm
Ing is urged at the
expense of practi-
cal m e t b o d 8 /.
These articles are
written for the
benefit of estab-
lished landowners
as well as anna
tours, and much
ommendation has
come from expert
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
Wednesday, March
At 10 O'clock A. NJ.

The following described Personal Prop
erty; One pair heavy Work Horses, l
pair Colts, three and four years old
(~unbroken), 2 sets heavy work Harness
[nearly new, l Pin. axle Farm Wagon
briggs nake), new, l low wheel Wagon,
Empire Grain Drill, Keystone Hay
Loader, Walter A. Wood Side delivery
Rake, 2-horse Dump Rake. johnson
Grain Binder, 2 Deering Mowers, Hay
Tedder, Oliver Sulkv Pillow, Walking
Pillow, Shovel Plow, Horse Weeder, Corn
Shelter, l Clark Double.action Getaway
Harrow, Osborne Disc Harrow, Smooth
ing Harrow, l Dedrick Reversible Hay
Press, l Sandwich full circle Hay Press,
l Papec Ensilage Cutter (nearly new,
l Chatham Tanning Mill with Corn Sort
ing attachment, l Tower 2 horse Sur
face Cultivator, l Buggy, l Cutter. Also
a quantity of Small Tools.
Free Lunch at Noon
Mrs. A. G. Needham
M. K. MOORE, Auctioneer. Sta
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20

There is only one cure for public dis
tress, and that is public education, d.
rected to make men thoughtful, merci
full and just.-Ruskin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
Up In a Balloon.

Up In a Balloon.
To remain motionless and watch the
earth fall away from you as rapidly as
u baseball falls from you when drop
ped from a window is the sensation OF
going up In a balloon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
To Close
Out S|eiighs

From now until all are sold
| am going to make prices
where you will buy if you in
tend to get one. l have agood
assortment of Spring Sleighs,
Fore-door, Comforts and Tops.
Come, now, let's see how
much SPORTING BLOOD You
HAVE. This sale will be for
cash. No OLD SLEIGHs in
exchange. Will also give you
a bargain on Single Harness.
H.
THE CARRIAGE DEALER
MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-20
Thursday, March p
At Ten O'Clock A, M.
The Home Place

consisting of 81 acres, about 9 acres in
wood. Comfortable house, 2 barns and
other outbuildings and never failing
spring water.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
Local Laccnics.

Merton E. Stott, who is seriously i'll with pneumonia,wa reported as some what improved Sunday.
 The Aarriage engagement has been announced of Miss Lillian Scherf of New York to Benjamin Kerr, also of New York and a former resident of Westerly.
 Rev. Samuel Cathcart offfciated at the funeral service of William F. Wal lace at his home in Granite street Sat- urday afternoon. Burial was in Ston- ington. The bearers were Eugene B. Pendleton, Ira B. Crandall, William Goodgeon and James H. Symonds.
 The Westerly Teachers club held a social session Saturday evening. In- strumental music was furnished by Miss Charlotte E. Maxson, violin; Silas T. Nye, flute, and Miss Marion Barns, piano. Vocal solos were rem dered by William H. Browning and Miss Maxson. Miss Mae Sullivan fa- vored with recitations.
 Miss Ruth Page, daughter of Charles + Pa e, of Hartford, a summer resi- .An of Watch H:fl. was killed when ear Niidletown. Friday night when
 automobile ocF upied by Miss Page Ter brother struck a carriage and l automobile was overturned. Mir.
 fze escaped il jury and the three oc- IL ants of the carriage were unin- ured. Mir. and Miss Page were re- -lrnin2 from the Harvard Yale foot hal game
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23

Colchester visitor Friday.
 On account of the storm Thursday night the basketball team of the Leb- anon Athletic club did not some over. A game was played by the Boys club team and the town team. The lineup of the teams follows:
 Town team: Storrs If. H. Friedman If. $. Friedman c, Shea rg, Sherlock lg.
 Boys Club: Porter c, Clifford rg, Dember and White lg, Groobert If, Mcdonald If.
 The Boys club was a light team end gave the Town team a tussle. The final score was 25 to 19. MT. Smith, manager of the Boys rlub was referee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
REMEMRER-RABY DAYS

are from Today, November 23rd, to Saturday, Novem- be2 18th inclusive. Come to store during Baby Days" visit Infants Department and how the trained advises mother scientifically dress Baby without pin button Lectures will be given every HOUR on the Dressing and Feeding of Babies, includ. ing special information about the Chens Bureau at Washington. Mothers will be told just how they can get aheoiutely FREE reliable literature this bureau is issuing help mothers take of themselves and their babies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23


 anee in Treasury.
 Thomas Brush, 50, died Saturday at the State hospital in Norwich where he had been taken several months ago 4ie was born in Mystic where he has always made his home.
 Fair Opens With Big Attendance. The first night of the fair given by the parish of St. Patrick's church was a pig one. The attendance was far ahead of anything expected. The pro- gramnne rendered was: Selection, GreenWel's orchestra; violin duet, G, Victor GreenWel and daughter, Miss Isabelle Greenwell; piano solo, Miss Dmma Kuppers? cornet soIo, John Elk. stein; solo dance, Miss Cyril Des- fosses. Alter the programme dancing was enjoyed uuuI 1I.5g oclock.
 Cash saianee $4ss. 7 ts i-:i--Ge.- --.-u-a4 report of the Ay~ic Leagi-c Tor Village Improve Als4-~ ''i--'--- vo-. to be paD44snea. shos1 .. ci..-l- .,a~a4Ice on hand or sz5>.fV, WI4i-h 9o6.72 less than gear 25C. inc slight GlscIepsr lcfse' C., -s l.o. especla4ly s.g-4Ahc. -iA -~.. 1act that the meal. -h-p ~ h. ~ased just 0V. from to -s.. ..-eA al ddes Laid, aa inCre WOdio 1JOd--L Tor quite q nL el-ttl- A4oney. Miss Mary l.. liarkn, .Aeta Deoclllc a I4Ie Iuemoer of tne c. =--Hlzat4ou. inc cash oonatlons a1.<f u S4oo .for the year, an increase O. O.. over last year.
 Red Cross Seals.
 Beginning neat Tuesday 5O,0O0 R1 Cross stauLLs WIil 70 on sale in My.. tic and tle town Of Stonin.t, Lhrou7n tAe astncy of the Mystic ting Nurse association. By the engagements made by Mrs. +. A. Goa. president OL LHs association, So cent. of the sa4es wI1 go toward ., tray ing current ezpenses. The stan. will be on sale in g. number of u. stores in Mystic, Stonington and Paw caruck.
 Briefs and Personals,
 Walter Biackler of Boston was tn. guest of his mother Mrs. Fred Ei,, redge at the home of Mir. and Mr. nas been i'll for about five weeks doe not gain very fast and is confined te her bed most of the time. She Is be Ing cared for by Mrs. Sarah s. Links Walter s. Smith, Albert George and Charlie Johnston attended the Yale Harvard game in New Haven Satur- lay.
 MT. and Mrs. s. Gates are guests of Mrs. Phebe Lord.
 Fred Douglas has moved his fam 1y from Pearl street to the house which he recently purchased of the aiene estate.
 Providence.
 Mrs. Charles Dodge .and children nave left for a visit in Macon, Ga, wer the holidays.
 Mrs. Jehn Pi0rson has returned to Hartford after vieit to her parents, tt1 and Mrs, E. Wainr3ght Bentley.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
COLCHESTER
Evening Service at Baptist Church. Boys Club Basketball Team Plays Town Team,

At the Baptist church Sunday the pastor, Rev B. D. Remington preach ed at the morning service, at 10.45. Thanksgiving service was held at ! D. ra., with special music and reel tation by the members of the Sunda,1 school Subject, "A Land of Broth erhood"
 Services at the Salem Baptist church at D, m., conducted by Rev. B. D, Remington of Colchester.
 A large crowd was at the moving picture show in Tip Top hall Friday evening, the feflture reel of the even ing was Law Unto Herself" in two parts. During the evening Miss Emily Pierson of Cornwall gave a short address and moving picture views of the Woman's Suffrage parade in Hartford were shown.
 George Barry of Norwich was 0
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
WHAT IS INTERESTING WESTERLY Y
Interest in Poultry Show which Closed Saturday Night Providence Moose in Wransle-Liquor Raid by State Police. who Find Whiskey in Pawcqsuck Homes and Club.

Mir. Farley is the acting head of one faction of the Providence lodge anu the court issued an exparte restraining order in August enjoining the reSpon- dents from interfering with the trans action of it's regular business. and the carrying on of the work of the lodge.
 Among the respondents that Farley would have adjudged in contempt ot court are John J. Morlarty, supreme deputy dictator for Rhode Island. Will liam Jennings Patron. who allowed his name to appear on a demurrer and a plea in bar, and Arthur H. Jones. at torney general for the supreme lodge
 Pawcatuck, in the town Of Stoping ton, went on the no-Iicense list in the recent election, and it is evidently the intention to prosecute violators or the law. Saturday evening. armed with search warrants issued by Prosecuting Attorney George R. Mckennas State Policemen Jackson, Bridgman, Fellows, Flynn and Wheeler, assisted by Patrol- man Shelby Nicholas and Constable George H. Kenyon. raided the Pawca- tuck Workingmen'S club, the homes ot Antonio Lorello in Stillman avenue, Michael Shea in Garden street and John Shea in Garden street. No liquor was found at Shea's or Lorello's, but a gallon of whiskey and a quart bottle of whiskey was found at Casey's- Casey was placed under arrest, but he was summoned to appear in the Ston- ington town court Monday. large lot of intoxicating liquor was seized at the Workingmen's club. When the police entered the clubhouse the steward was temporarily absent and John Curry happened to be in charge. Curry was arrested and was released on a bond of $290 to appear for trial next Monday.
 State Policemen Rudd and Brfdgman r-aided the German club in Mystic and the Mystic club while their brother of- ficers were busy in Paweatuck. Be- tween 30 and 40 cases of beer were seized at the German club and a small amount of liquor was found at the Mystic club.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23

High three strings: Pinney 324. High single: Pinney 143. Averages of leaders: Pinney 102. T. Mullins es. Fisk 96, Gilman e3. Fontaml1a S3, T-own 92, Cote 92, T. Dapalt S9, Tar Ramsey s9, Han sen S9.
 Schedule for week: Iuesday-MaTlu acturers Vs. Clerks. Independents vs. Mer- chants.
 Thursday-warrens .vs. Crescents.
 Notes.
 Several from Stafford Springs at tended the Yale Harvard game in New Haven, Saturday. George J. Gary has bought a build
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
NOANK

Charity chapter, o. E. S. sewing meeting was postponed until next Fri day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bishop.
 There is some talk of 9 moving pie ture concern settling in the village.
 Mrs. Lucinda Fish of Monson is vis- itinE her mother. Mrs Rachel Wilcox.
 The engagement is announced of Albert E. Rathbun of this village and Miss MaiZelle Aiken of Bridgeport
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
VAETA V BAND

cannot slip at shoulders. The patent "V' cut holds straps in place shoulders Every mother knows the importance of the part-~ool Band especially in Sum- mer when it can be substituted for the shirt. The Vanta Band fastens shoulder with Vanta Twistless Tape and can be unfastened without removing other garments.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
THE VANTA KNIT GERTRUDE

Mother and Baby The soft, partwooI skirt protects Baby from draughts and is very absorbent The Vanta Gertrude fastens shoulder with Vanta Tistess Tape and be readily removed without disturbing other garments.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
Here's the RIGHT Shirt for your Baby
 VANTA VEST

or button with Vanta Twistless Tape No turning of Baby to fasten the Vanta. Double over abdomen; can't slip up Nurses and doctors approve of the Vanta Vest All weights and materials. Ask see the Vanta Baby Garments
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
GuESS WHICH ARE TWINS

Here's fun for all and maybe Solid Gold Ring for your Baby in the Twin Guessing Contest. Ask about t ir the Infant Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23

Total pinfaIl: Manufacturers, 52s3, Crescents 5252, Warrens 5144, Inde- pendedtnts .5059, Clerks 5024, Mer- chants 5O23.
 High team total: Manufacturers 1850.
 High team string: Manufacturers
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
You can't prick Baby when you put on THIS Binder
 VANTA ABDOMINAL BINDER

does not have to be sewed or pinned. The Vanta Binder fastens with Vanta Twistess Tape; easily and quickly fastened unfastened no turning of Baby Three dainty bows at the front side-that is all It "gves" just enough to let Babys dinner digest, yet lends just the needed support. Be sure to START Baby in Vanta Binders.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
SPECIAL PROGRAMME

There will be something doing every day. Come the FIRST DAY. You'll want to come. EVERY DAY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23

ing lot on Wilmington avenue of Mrs. Emily Gary and will soon erect a
 building for one of his workmen on
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
FREE TO EVERY MOTHER Paper Pattern and Directions for Making the
 VANTA PINLESS DIAPER

This is the master-stroe in the Pinless Buttoness Dressing of Baby, and absolutely does away with the VERY LAST PIN. Dress your Baby the up-to-date way in Vanta Baby Garments.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23

The annual show of the South Kingston and Narragansett Poultry association, which closed Saturday evening. was the most successful that has been held by this association. the entries being larser and the quality being far above the average. A successful feature introduced this year was that no person was allowed in the show during the judging of the birds and nearly all the awards weer placed before the formal opening of the show
 Among the breeds that attracted con- siderable attention was the Salmon Faverolles, belonging to William H. Hall of Providence, who through his efforts has recently had the breed ad- nlitted to the standard. The birds shown by him at this show were among the best in his flock and were fine specimens. were awarded, including five sweep stakes prizes which were awarded as follows: First of $20 to Thomas l.. Greene of Narragansett Pier, who Se- cured a total of 50 Ia points, which was the largest won .by one exhibitor The second of $10 was captured by the Highland Farm, William A. Pollock proprietor, of SaunderStown, with S9 points. The Sea View Poultry Farm Of East Greenwich took third of $5.
 The fourth sweepstake was large silver cup and was won by the Alton Poultry yards of Alton. The fifth prize was another silver cup and went to Charles H. Chappell of South Kings town. Other cups were awarded as fol- lows: For the best display of Rocks, Elmer E. Pollock. Wakefield; for the best display of Wyandottes, Peter $: Ryrnes, Wickford; best display of Rhode Island Reds, Davis and Smith. Slocum; best display of Rhode Island Whites. Highland Farm. Saunders town; best exhibit of Brahmas, Frank V. Read, Warren; best display of Leg horns, Sea View Poultry Farm; best exhibit of AIinorcas, SeasView Poultry Farm; best exhibit in the Dutch class, Charles H. Chappell on Silver Span gled Hamburgs; best exhibit in the French class, Thomas l.. Greene won on Houdons.
 Fof the best exhibit in Bantams, Roy V Bell Wakefield on Black Cochin Bantams, the hen of which was the second best bird in the show; best ex- hibit of water fowl, Highland Farm: best exhibit in the miscellaneous class, George D. Harvey, Wakefield, with Buff Klondikes: for best pen in the show. John R. Wilcox. pen Black Orp- ingtons: best exhibit of guinea fowl, Thomas L. Greene; for the largest ex- bibit of any one breed, Highland Farm, with Rhode Island Whites; best ex- hibit Of geese. Highland Farm.
 The Rowland G. Hazard cup for the best pen of turkeys went to Oliver W. Greene of Kingston. who showed some extra fine specimens of bronze tur- keys Six bushel of n e beets for the best Rhode Island bullet was won by Frank E. Eli eace Dale; $10 in gold for the be. bird in the show was won by John R. Wilcox, with his first prize Black Orpington cock. which also won the $5 in gold for the best Orpington in the show; s2.50 in gold for the best Blue Andalusian hen was won by Mrs. Frank Clarke of Wakefield.
 The Moose of Providence are on tEe rampage and divided into factions and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23

rampage and divided into factions and the entang dement's are to be strai ht- ened out by legal manipulation. The case has reached the superior court. The troubles were partially threshed out before Judge John w. Sweeney of Westerly Saturday, with Attorney AL bert B. Crafts of Westerly appearing for the plaintiff in the case. The hear ing was on a motion to adjudge in contempt the respondents in the equity case of William H. Farley against the of the World, and others. At the hour of adjournment Saturday the hearing was not completed and Judge Sweeney signifed that the case would be taken up for farther consideration on Sat uIday, Dec. F.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
STAFFORD SPRINGS
End Of Fourth Week in candlepir League Finds Crescents Still Lead. ine-Pinney Has Highest Single. With f43.

completed it's fourth week of the schedule ard the Crescents continue to c-fn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-23
MYSTIC

Thomas Brush Dies at Norwiel-st Patrick's Parish Fair opens-Vil- iage Improvement League Has Bal anee in Treasury.