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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
Burlington Free Press.

Vermont lost another of its "Grand
Old Men, in the passing of John w.
Stewart, former governor, congressman,
United States senator, eminent lawyer,
splendid citizen, far-seeing statesman.
1t is a striking coincidence that Add
sons Grand Old Man should so soon
have followed Bennington's dis
tinguished son, John G. Mccullough,
who, in life, vas his companion in many
a journey, and who was one of the con-
genial spirits privileged to come into the
inner sanctum of his life. 1t was an in
spiration to see these two gentlemen of
the old school, both of whom had
"'grown old beautifully" enjoying each
others's choice companionship, and to
feed upon the lofty thoughts which
were the natural prodnct of such con-
geniality of rare spirits. Vermont may
not O. see their like again.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
OFF YEAR FOR POTATOES.



That the path of the farmer is not
always strewn with roses was in
Dictated by the statement of a local
agriculturist the other day in regard to
his luck with potatoes this year. Where
he should have had about eight hun
dred bushels, he secured n hundred
He had invested about one hundred
dollars in phosphate for the encourage
ment of his potato field, so that, if he
got a dollar a bushel for his one hundred
bushels, he would get back what he
spent for phosphate simply that and
nothing more. And there are others.
This farmer looks at the thing philoso-
phically and says, 1--WE have got to take
these things about as they come" but
he undoubtedly realizes the difference
between eight hundred and one hundred
bushels, from a financial standpoint.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
THOMAS DOBSON
In Chancery,

1Ircy NJ pCTTEp Eft AT Addison County
Whereas, Thomas Dobson of Middlebury in said
County Of Addison has brought his petition to the
Court of Chancery within and for the County of
Addison against Lucy M. Potter. now or formerly
of Crown Point. County of Essex. State Of New
York. Vergil M. Benedict of New Haven, County
of Addison aforesaid, and Manley w. Morey and
Charles Lee Jr. of Troy, County of Rensselaer,,
State of New York. therein setting forth in
That on or about the 10th day of January: 1905,
the said Lucy M. Potter obtained by fraud and
through false representations a mortgage deed OF
the home place of said orator located in the village
of Middlebury in said Addison County. in favor of
said defendant, Potter. and subject to a prior
mortgage of said decided premises to Phillip b.
Cloyces of said Middlebury; that on the 10th day
of January, 1908. said Lucy M. Potter executed 10
Vergil M. Benedict aforesaid a second mortgageo of
said premises conditioned for the payment OF two
promissory notes; that on September !. 1909. said
Benedict assigned and transferred said mortgage
and the Indebtedness secured thereby for a valu-
able consideration to the above named defendants,
Morey and Lee.
And praying that the said defendants fully an
swer the allegations of said petition and that the
Court will order and decree that said deed from
the orator TO said Lucy NJ. Potter be set aside and
recinded and that said premises be ordered recon-
veyed to said orator: that said mortgage to said
Benedict be ordered set aside and discharged of
record as well as the assignment thereof and that
If any Indebtedness exists by reason OF said sec
ond mortgage that said defendant Potter be or
dered to pay the same and discharge Said estate
from all liability therefrom and that all said de-
PENDANTS be restrained by injunction from con-
veying the said real estate until further order of
Court.
And it appearing that the said defendants. Pot
ter. Morey and Lee. are without the State of Yer
mont SO that this petition cannot be served upon
them personally, therefore,.
1t is ordered that they be summoned to appear
and answer the foregoing petition on or before the
Srd day of December A. d.. 1915. by the %publica-
tion of substance of said petition. together with
the order therefor. in the Middlebury Register. a
public newspaper. published at Middlebury afore-
said, three weeks successfully, the last OF which
publications to be at least twenty days prior to
said 3d day of December. 1915.
October. 1915.
Rufus Wainwright Clerk.
Button 4 Sturtevant. Solicitors. a
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
VERMONT OPINION
GOVERNOR

The death of John w. Stewart of
Middlebury not only makes a big gap
in the ranks of great ~Vermonters, but
terminated a career full of useful &C.
tivity and distinguished public service.
AS a member of the bar, banker, rail
road director, State legislator, speaker.
governor, representative in Congress
and United States senator, he touched
the activities of the State and the
nation intimately. In a long life of
nearly 80 years, he was highly honored
by Vermont, but in turn did that State
honor by his worthy, upright life and
his devoted service to the common.
wealth which he held ever in the highest
place of respect and deep affection. The
State has produced few bigger mer
than John Wolcott Stewart.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

John Wolcott Stewart, who died at
Middlebury on Friday, had filled out a
full measure of life's activities. His
was a complete life, as judged by length
of years and by service to his fellow
man. He had reached a score more than
the allotted three score and ten years;
he had served in about every notable
position in his native State and he had
served we'll. Whether it were the
position of town representative or that
of governor or United States senator,
Mr.. Stewart brought to the position a
a great deal of ability and rare judg-
ment, coupled with which in later years
was the added strength of unusual ex-
perience. From the position of town
representative he went through various
grades of official preferment to that of
chief executive of the State and was
permitted, by virtue of Governor
Fletcher D. Proctor's appointment, to
cap out his career in the United States
Senate as successor to Redfield Proctor
in 1908. 1t was a fitting close, in the
evening of life, to a most busy and val
liable service. Since retiring from that
position Mr.. Stewart had permitted
himself the enjoyment of some years of
comparative quiet but he had not re-
linquished his interest in the affairs OF
his State and his country; and his friends
found him still keen in the analysis of the
problems of the day. Such a man Ver-
mont delighted to honor during the
period of his life. Such a man Vermont
will continue to honor now that he has
passed to the great beyond. He was
one of Vermout's finest sons.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

into the middle of the road and stand
there until the motor vehicle, if running
slowly, is within a few feet of them
and then trust to the swiftness of
their legs and the watchfullness of the
driver to save them from being run
down. If the youngsters should trip
and fall beneath the wheels of the car,
tn ere would be those who would consider
the driver of the motor vehicle respon-
sible, whereas the blame was not his
at all. Parents can do much to stop
the practice and prevent accidents by
giving their children some sharp advice
as to the danger of running ahead of
motor vehicles. And, too, they can
help by warning the children never to
run into the road without taking a
glance in both directions.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
LOWERING ADMISSION STAND
ARDS.
Burlington News.


Can our Vermont colleges or any one
of them borrow a leaf from New
Hampshire's book?
Henceforth. according to a state
ment in the Boston Transcript, the
New Hampshire State College in Dur
ham will require for admission to its
freshmen class only the diploma con-
ferred by an accredited high school,
the supplementary certificate hereto
fore demanded being no longer neces-
sary. This action puts New Hampshire
in line with many of the leading States
of the Union, the Transcript says, and
frees the path from kindergarten to a
collegiate degree of all unnatural OBJ
s~tacles. The State College is now firmly
established as the eliminating point of
the public school system of the State
and the relationship between college
and high school is clearer than ever.
That the enrolment at Durham will
consequently take a considerable jump
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
Randolph Herald.

The election of Captain Ira L. Reeves
as president of Norwich University, the
State military C, llege, promises to open
a new chapter of usefulness and con-
sistent growth for that institution. Cap
tain Reeves seems to be well fitted in
every way for the important office. He
is in the prime of manhood, with long
years of service ahead. Though not a
West Pointer, he broke all rules by
sheer merit and rose from the ranks to
a position as commissioned officer in the
regular army. His field service was
creditable, evidence of which were
wounds received. Capt. Reeves has
made a thorough study of the science
of warfare and is the author of several
works on the subject. He has a very
pleasing personality and unusual ex-
ecutive ability. Under his leadership,
Norwich should move steadily forward
to what the Germans call ''its place in
the SUM-"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
REASONABLE CAREFULNESS BY
PEDESTRIANS.
Barre Times.

The fatal accident to a small boy from
an automobile running in a Mortified
street Tuesday seems to have been I'M
avoidable and the driver of the machine
is likely to be absolved from blame in
asmuch as his car was proceeding slowly
at the time. The conditions were quite
similar to dozens of other cases con
stantly noted in every place where motor
vehicles are being operated; small chill
dren are extremely needless and in
some instances, absolutely foolhardy.
Heedlessness seem to have been the
cause of the death of the youth at
Mortified. In other cases children have
become so toolhardy that they will run
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
PROTECTING THE RI
st. Johnsbury Caledonian.

The necessity of protecting the
song and game birds to prevent their
extinction becomes more and more
evident. A much smaller population
than We now have destroyed a supply
of pigeons much in excess of the
present number of all song and game
birds in this country but still an in
creasing number of hunters are preying
upon those left. The natural breeding
and feeding grounds of these birds are
being destroyed but some of the former
grounds are being restored by the rapid
development of young forests. The
forests are not sufficient, however, to
maintain the old time supply of these
birds and the study, direction and pro-
lection of the human race is required.
Much attention has already been direct
ed to this problem as nearly $50 changes
in the fish and game laws made in 4C
States during the past year indicate.
These changes have been largely in the
interest of propagation and protection
and will doubtless aid much in saving
the birds and game. The value of the
birds is little understood and there
should be more popular education or
the subject as hat would increase the
public demand for better and more
effici ent protection.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

John Wolcott Stewart, Vermont's
grand old man, who died in Middle
bury, which was his birthplace and
home for well nigh 80 years, was a
fine type of the courteous, sturdy,
cultured Vermonter, with the regu-
lar Vermont conscience. The Oldest
graduate of Middlebury college at the
time of his death, his abilities were
recognized and properly honored by the
people of this State. In every official
position to which he was chosen, men,
Der of the Vermont General assembly
in both branches, representative in
congress and governor, he served always
with dignity. fidelity and ability. John
W. Stewart was a masterful man and
his record was an enviable one. There
are few who will question the state
ment that he would have been a dis
tinct ornament in any national position
to which he had been chosen. During
the few short months when he was an
interim United States senator, he won
the respect and confidence of the
members of that distinguished body.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
Estate of
Mrs. Mary T.. Blanchard,
late of NIiddIebury
OF VERMONT

STA OF VERMONT
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, Ss.b
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Addison:
To all persons interested in the estate of Mrs.
Mary E.. Blanchard. late of Middlebury. in said
District deceased, GREETING
At a Probate Court. holden at Middlebury, with
in and for said District on the 10th day of Octo-
Der. 1915 an instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Mrs. Mary Z. Blanchard,
late of Middlebury, in said District, deceased. was
presented to the Court aforesaid. for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the sth day
of November. 1915, at ten 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 Middle
bury Register, a newspaper circulating in that
vicinity, in said District. previous to the time APP
pointed,
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court. at the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate of said will, if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Middlebury. in said
District. this 18th day of October. 1915.
43 Charles |. Button, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
d. A. R. MEETING.

Ethan Allen chapter, D. A. R., was
entertained in a remarkably pleasant
manner at the home of Mrs. George
Russell on October 2Sth. Mrs. Leroy
Russell acting as assisting hostess.
Reports of the officers and commit
tees of the chapter were listened to and
approved.
Mrs. Stewart, the regent, impaired
much of the enthusiasm from the State
d. A. R., convention, held in Burling-
ton October Goth, to Ethan Allen chap
ter, as did the delegate, Mrs. A. E.
Lambert, in her very interesting and
graphic account of that suspicious
meeting. There is no nobler organic
alton in the world than the Daughters
of the American Revolution, nor one
whose work is more necessary"
The conference was attended by as
large a delegation from the 20 chapters,
situated in various parts of the State,
as has ever been present.
Ethan Allen chapter was especially
honored, in the election of one of it's
members, Mrs. Raymond Mcfarland for
the Office of State auditor.
A request was made by Mrs. Stewart
that Ethan Allen chapter pay its share
for the land which has been purchased
adjoining Continental hall, Washington,
D. c., by the National society. The
chapter voted to pay its part for one
square foot.
The committee on mite boxes, Miss
Susan d. Parker, reported their opening
and yielding some twelve dollars for the
Red Cross work. The box placed in
the Champagne store contained the
largest amount, two dollars and eighty
one cents.
1t was voted to send ten dollars to, the
Martha Berry school in Rome. Georgia,
established for the education of the
poor white children of the mountains,
Also the usual yearly amount to the
Kurn Hatten home.
A generous sum has been donated
Ethan Allen chapter by a summer so
%journer at the Addison House, who
wishes her name withheld. for the pur.
pose of restoring the old cemetery, east
of the village, at the terminus of Semi
nary street.
The committee was instructed to pur
chase the Flag lore slips and distribute
them in the schools. After a brief re
cess Mrs. McGilton read a splendidly
prepared paper. subject, william
Dean Howells, Representing our Later
Legislature" which elected much de
served applause.
One new name, that of Mrs. Morhous
was presented for membership and &C
cepted.
A delicious lunch was served by tn,
hostesses, and the usual social houI
enjoyed, before the guests departed
with renewed zeal and courage, foI
their work.
j. L. W, Historian.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
WITHERELL
GROWER.


What people can do when they try is
shown in the list of Vermont prize
winners at the great Boston apple show.
The long lists awards to- Mr.. C. l..
Witherell of Middlebury and other Yer
mont exhibitors gives ample proof of
what skill and energy will do, ably
seconded by u Vermont climate.
Nor did the men alone carry of
honors, for Mrs. C. L. Witherell wor
second prize for the most tastefully
arranged hamper of apples.
More than that the official report
says that Vermont was head anC
she ulders above the other States witt
respect to the Greening, Spy, McIntosf
Red and Spitzenberg varieties, and i
was shown to be the only New England
State to groy Delicious and White
Banana successfully.
Let others take courage. What on,
can do, is possible for many.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

Vermont looses its most distinguished
and most honored citizen in the death
of John Wolcott Stewart, Governor,
Representative and Senator.
Governor Stewart was a mar of very
great ability, and the fact was realized
by all who met him at every step of his
long career. A distinguished Vermonter.
who himself served in Congress with
him, said that no man in Senate or
House was held in higher respect for
intellectual ability and that he was con-
suited by the leaders of both political
parties on all questions of paramount
Importance. And in every position he
held through his long life he gave his
constituents his very utmost of service.
On his first nomination to the National
House of Representatives he said in
his speech of acceptance that he had
adopted the knightly motto on the
Prince of Wales's crest, "Ich DIEM
81 serve" And so he served the people
of Vermont and the nation and the
smaller constituencies of village and
county, and his Alma Mater with
w~hole-hearted fidelity.
He has now gone to his long rest
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
NORWICH'S NEW PRESIDENT.
Morrisville News and Citizen.

Morrisville News and Citizen.
Norwich University, which ranks
second to West Point, is moving along
in the right direction as usual. For sew
eral years this popular institution has
been doing excellent work in all its de-
partments, and now it takes a big step
forward in selecting Captain Ira l..
Reeves for its president. Capt. Reeves
has done good work in the U. V. M. and
his education and military training
makes him just the man for the head of
this splendid institution. Norwich and
Mortified are to be congratulated upon
this excellent move-the former because
it secures one in every way well fitted
for its presidency and Mortified be-
cause of the excellent acquisition to its
citizenship.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
DECIDEDLY THE STRONGEST
Brattleboro Reformer.

Brattleboro Reformer.
The lieutenant go%vernorship next year
promises to be an interesting contest
with more entries than ever before.
The name of c. j. Russell is added to
Burlington's list of pos Utilities, max
ing five in all. Lamoille county, which
is usually looking for any old office that
isn't nailed down, is expecting to pre-
sem the name of Roger w. Hulburd of
Hyde Park. The Rutland Herald makes
a suggestion about Judge j. E. Weeks
of Middlebury, who was speaker of the
house in the last session of the general
assembly. At this time and at this
distance Judge Weeks looks to be de-
cidedly the strongest entry.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
VERMONT SCHOOL MA'AMS

Those corn-fed Vermont school
MAINS with creamy compilations seen
amid Rutland's classic shades just now
are not necessarily graduates of the
State Agricultural college, o yet
dairymaids. They are very likely just
normal Vermont young women. They
are certainly substantial and wholesome
one of the States prides, alongside of
turkeys, maple sugar, a~nd-heroes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
OLDER BUT STRONGER

To be healthy at seventy, prepare at
forty, is sound advice, because in the
strength of middle life we too often forget
that neglected colds, or careless treat
ment of slight aches and pains, simply
undermine strength and bring chronic
weakness for later years.
To be stronger when older, keep your
blood pure and rich and active with the
strength-building and blood-nourishing
properties of SCOTS Emulsion which is a
food, a tonic and a medicine to keep your
blood rich, alleviate rheumatism and
avoid sickness. No alcohol in SCOTS.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield, M
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

can hardly be doubted; that the doors
of higher education will be opened to
many boys and girls who had never
thought of going to college is almost
a certainty.
Is not this practicable or desirable in
Vermont7
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
COMMISSIONER BRIGHAM.
Vermont Union-Journal.


The New England Homestead be-
lieves that Vermont has a good com.
missioner of agriculture, judging from
the following: "N)t much noise is
being made by Mr.. Brigham, commits
sioner of Vermont agriculture, but it
seems he is making c~ommendable pro-
gress in the way of cooperative mar
keting. Special attention has been
given dairy products the past year. He
has been working toward a State
brand for butter. Commissioner Brig
ham says truly that Vermont is the
leading dairy State of New England.
1t annually produces around 20, 000,
600 pounds creamery butter as against
8 200, 900 for the balance of New
England. The dairy COWS of Vermont
are said to earn more than Sic, ZOO, 900
each year. With these large figures in
mind it seems that it was a good idea
to begin with dairy products in this
matter of satisfactory marketing. Be-
fore long Mr.. Brigham hopes to make
public some interesting figures regard
ing cooperative work which has been
accomplished instead of talked about"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
VALUE OF VERMONT FURS.
Bennington Banner.

The rise in the price of furs will add
to the income of many Vermont men
and boys. Many people do not realize
it but Vermont probably furnishes furs
each year to the value of not less than
$3.50, 900. More than half of this comes
from the humble skunk while the rest
is from the backs of nearly a score of
fur-bearing animals.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

crowned with years far ~outnumbering
those of the average man and still
doubly and trebly long since they were
so crowded with usefulness and help
fullness.
All Vermont will feel that a great
mar has left us, that a life of unusual
and wonderful value has been closed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

For any itchin-ss Of the skin. for skin
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Ointment. SOC AT All drug stores adv.