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Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
A. E. GURR.

In the United States Commissioners Court. Territory Of Alaska, Di- vision Number One, Douglas Pre- cinct-ln Probate.
 In the matter of the Partnership ss- tate Of Romi soenens, deceased. Notice is hereby giivon by the un- dcrsigncd, Fred Gius, administrator Of the partnership estate of Remi socncns, deceased, to the creditors oG and an persons having claims against said estate. to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within sIx months after the first publica- tion of this notice, to said adminis- rator at his place of business in Douglas, Alaska.
 FRED GUS. WYNN G CORE. Administrator.
 Attorneys for Administrators. First publication, June 1, 1917. Last publication, June go, 19l7
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
Simple Wash Removes
 Rings Under Eyes

Douglas people arc startled how quickly purc Lavoptik eyo wash re- licycs blood shot eyes and dark rings. One young man who had eye trouble and very unslghtly dark rings was relieved by ONE WASH with Law optik. His sister also removed a bad eye strain in three days. A small bot Gle Luvoptik is guaranteed to beno- nt EVERY CASE weak, strained or inflamcd eyes. Pure aluminium eye cup FREE. Elmer E. Smith, the Front Street Druggist. N
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01

And leave my wife to club it out
 While l go home Co mother. For am sure my wife will win.
 And be a living wonder The president of all the clubs
 And shall be showed under!
 Fraternal Brotherhood Of q World
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
ISLAND FERRY co.
GENT
.Eref,r Frn. uI'

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Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01

Tho Stroller has not answered either Of thc letters and his delay in not doing SO is that he scarcely knows what Co say Co tho writers. That Kansas Jayhawkcr is Co old tree to transplant By his own letter it is apparent that he lacks what an m Italian terms "ombish" and it is a proper description for a man who will work for his board 2i years, altho it is about os much as many men get out of lie who make much greater prgtcusious and whose wives say "cycthcr" and "neythcr"
 As a hcrdcr of kids. Adam would bc valuable adjunct Co Douglas, for lbc Stroller submits that these sum mcr nights there are many Of Che former who need hording.
 But on tbc whole it might be bet ter for Adam Co remain m Kansas. Here hc would miss thc grasshoppcr W,abics and, the way things look now. hc might bc subject Co arrest for indecent exposure if hc would wear che old clothes any of us would give hm when we were thru with them.
 As Co Alphabetical Smithcrs. if tho Stroller concludes not Co sign him ou himself. hc might bo able Co get him u with some electric light mag nate.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
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! was looked upon as a fraud and Che result was that | have been com- .pcucd Co engage iu sordid work as my remittance was only six pounds a month.
 Since coming north | have learned that many white men find homes with Che bloomn' soyaEcs but | think prefer living some other way for a time. at least.
 Hoping you can do something for me u my extremity, for ! am jolly we'll near hc time when ! will be getting hungry am
 AuNously but Very Respectfully,
 J. Vincent De Aubrey Smithcrs. D. s.-As evidence that belong Co good family. might mention that my great grandmother on my fathers side was waiting maid to a princess.
 J. V. D. A. s.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
 No. lGO5-A

m che District Court for the Dis-
 trict of Alaska, Division No.
 One. at Juneau.
 Frank G. Cottiugham,
 Plaiuun,
 vs.
 Georgia F. Cottingham.
 Defendant.
 To GEORGIA T. COTTINGHAM. De-
 fcudout GREETING:
 In Che name of the United States Of America, you are hereby com m9udcd Co Doc and appear in the above entitled court holden at Ju- uclu. In Division Number One. Ter rItory of Alaska, and answer the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action within thirty days of Che date of the expiration of tho period for the publication of this summons; and if you fail SO to appear and answer. for want thereof me pidiuiiu will apply Co the Court for thc relief demanded in said com pluiut. which Is the divorce and dis solution of the bonds of matrimony now existing between plaintin and defendant The order directing this summons to be served by publica- Ion is dated April 10th. 1917, and requires this summons Co be pub Iished once a week for six consccu- tive weeks, the first publication be- ing Che goth day of April. 1917. and the last publication being the list day Of June. 1917. The time with in which the answer must be filed or appearance made by defendant is the ist day of July, 1917.
 In witness whereof have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal Of the above Court this 10th day of April A. D. 1917.
 CSeaD J. w BELL. Clerk.
 By c. z. DENNY, Deputy.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
PIANO TUNER

GEORGE ANDERSON. Expert
 gH years experience. High Grade rnr.. and Pianos ior Sale and E.ut Address Box g9l Juneau. Phone I.}.s.
Douglas Island news., 1917-06-01
BLACKSMITH SHOP FOR RENT

Fully equipped 1ud u splendid lo- cation Two living rooms Iu eou- re.r|.n mrurr "N." care of Uuls.ue Island N"We. ti
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
BRANDON

There was a regular meeting of ST.
Paul's lodge, No. %, on Wednesday
night
DIR. O. c. Baker has purchased new
runabOut.
George II. Churchill and wife have
gone to Medford, Mass, to attend the
funeral of the brother of Mrs Church
i'll, Alfonso Sergeant. They were ac-,
companied by Miss Phoebe Sergeant OF
Rutland.
J. Randall Kendall OF Proctor has
been in town visiting friends for lew
days.
The condition of Mrs. Harriet Beadle
has changed for the worse and fears
are entertained for her recovery ~ ~ .
Miss Margaret Robinson has returned
from Proctor.
Mrs. f. S. Marsh has returned from
Washington, where she spent the winter
with her daughter, Mrs. Buckingham
Mrs. Joseph Casavant has returned
from Fitchburg, Mass, where she has
been to visit her daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Charles p. NickIaW
and child returned Saturday to Allen
town, Pa, where he has position,
Rev. George d. Davenport of Bur
lington will deliver the Memorial Da,
address in Brandon this year.
At the town hall rally on Frida,
evening the hall was filled to the doors
The speakers were Governo. Graham
President Benton of the University o
Vermont and Commissioner Milo b
Hillegas. The patriotic addresses o
the speakers were roundly appIauded.
|. w. Horn has rented the BacoI
place to John Collins who will work TO
George Bacon this season.
Thomas LaDue is moving into tn
Alden house on Grove street, today
Mr.. LaDue comes from Bellows Falls.
Mrs. John Casey has gone to the hos
pital for treatment.
Frank Chandler, jr., was in RutIan
yesterday to attend the meeting OF u
district managers of the American Te
egraph & Telephone company.
Some four hundred people gathere
in front of the town hall on Friday al
ternoon to witness the dedication OF tn
new flag staff, The school childre
sang the "Star Spanged Banner an
"America' while 'Supt. Douglass VI
furled the flag. Following that KEY
Eugene Cray of St. Mary's church CAV
stirring patriotic address.
Mrs. Harriet Beadle of Frankli
street, living with Mrs. Herman WI
Jams, in going down the cellar stan
fell Friday night and broke her, mE
She is IN very serious condition, bein
90 years old.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
Municipal Court Cases.

Irving Eastman and William Slade'
students in the College, were brought
before Judge Dickens of the Municipal
Court last Thursday morning charged
with burglary, having broken into a
small building at the Three Mile Bridge
and having stolen irewood which was
the property of Elijah LaBounty. The
states attorney agreed to changing the
charge to one of petty larceny, to which
the boys pleaded guilty and were fined
500 each, with costs, which were SlO.4
in each case. 1t is said that the students
offered to pay LaBounty after their
taking of the wood for making tlre
had been discovered, but he preferred
to press the matter in court.
Toni Setti of New Haven was aisC
brought before Judge Dickens charged
with theft of $25 from Stephen Moses
of New Haven. He was held in $5O
bail, which was furnished, for hearing
J next Tuesday
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
MIDDLEBURY LOCALS

Frank Collins is in Troy, N. Y.
The Labaree society of the Congrega-
tional church is planning to hold Its
usual Spring Rummage Sale in late May
or early June. Notice of the exact date
will be announced later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Easton have
moved from the H. A. Peck house on
Elm street to rooms in the Battell
block.
Mrs. Ray Fisher, who has been
spending several weeks in New York,
is now at the home o. her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Seeley.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Gulley and Miss
Nellie Simmons, who spent the winter
in California, are visiting relatives in
town.
A consignment of 81, 900 brook trout
fry was received Monday noon by the
Addison County Fish and Game league.
The fry was distributed in the waters of
Middlebury, Ripton and Salisbury.
The Minnietoska Camp Fire Girls
were entertained Monday afternoon at
the home of Miss Rena Dumas.
VIC. Duncan has purchased plot of
land in Ripton and is setting out $1,000
seeding pines.
Joseph E. Nash, who has been i'll for
several weeks, was able to ride out for
the first time Friday.
Samuel Swift and sister, Mrs, George
Towar of Detroit, Mich, are visiting
their mother in town.
At the nextregular meeting of Mid
debury Grange, No. 315, May II, each
lady is requested to bring a box with
luncheon for two, with her name plainly
written on the inside. After the bust
ness meeting these boxes will be sold at
auction. Proceeds to go for the flag
fund. A social hour will be enjoyed
and music will be furnished by the
Grange orchestra.
Mrs. Dora Emerson had narrow es-
cape from drowning last Monday after
noon at her home on North street.
While walking about the yard she
stepped on the covering of an old unused
well and fell through. AS she came to the
surface she grasped a projecting rock
and called for help. Her cries attracted
the attention of her neighbor, Napoleon
Dereau, who with the aid of her son.
George Emerson, rescued her from the
perilious situation. Besides a baC
scare and a thorough wetting there were
no serious results.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
EORESTDAlE.

Bert Bryant has moved to Peter
Smith 5 tenement house. Delbert Dut-
ton has moved to the house vacated by
Mr.. Bryant.
George Miller has moved from II. II.
Waters tenement to Brandon. Delbert
Currer has moved to the house vacated
by Mr.. Miller and entered the emplO y
Mr. Waters.
Edgar Chappell is making extensive
repairs on his dwelling house.
One of G. H. Churchil's tenement
houses was burned recently with nearly
all of the contents. The house was &C.
cupied by Dan Hayes.
Mrs. j. A. Murray is at her home,
Greystone, for the summer
Mrs. Katie Collins has moved from
her farm to Stonehurst.
Mrs. Nellie Scott of Arlington, who
has been i'll at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Fannie Carr, is gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Churchill were II
Massachusetts last week to attend the
funeral of relative.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Mcclellan Of
Greenfield, Mass, were in town re
Gently. go.
Miss Jessie Hewitt of Rutland visited
here father, C. E. Hewitt, last week.
The funeral of Mrs. Amy L. Wood
ruff, who died at the home of hel
daughter, Mrs, f. E. Wright, April 20
was held at the house Sunday, Rev. W
r. Weston officiating. Interment il
Forestdale. Among those from out o
town to attend the funeral were, Mr.
and Mrs. F. F. Woodruff and Georg'
Woodruff of Moriah Center, n. Y.
Charles johnson of Port Henry, N. Y.
D, M. johnson and Walter johnson o
Lewis, N. Y, Mr.. and Mrs. j. 0. Will
Der and son, Ralph, of Salisbury, Mrs
Charles Dodge and son of Pittsford, ant
Mr.. and Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Paren
and Mrs. C. w. Smalley of Sudbury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
BUSY WEEK IN BASEBALL
MIddlsbury Wins Two and Loses
Two Games.

The second of the Junior Week games
with Massachusetts Agricultural College
at Porter Field this afternoon will con
clude a busy week in Middlebury base
ball. The last of last week the team
made a trip to Wesleyan, to Spring
field, and to Trinity, The Wesleyan
game had to be cancelled on account OF
rain after the team had got there. The
Springfield game was lost by a close
score ! to 0, slow base running and
failure to take advantage of chances
Midi had to score being responsible for
the defeat, AT Trinity, MIDI won II to
3 in a easy fashion as the score indl-
Gates, knocking one Trinity pitcher out
of the box and hitting the next man
hard. Saterlee pitched "air-tight' - base
ball.
Returning to Porter Field on Monday,
the best game of the season was seen
here. The visitors were the fastest and
strongest players Middlebury had met
this year. and up to the eighth appeared
to have the game won though Middle
bury often filled the bases. In the
eighth however, the catcher let pass
Christians third strike and out of that
two runs came across, which won the
game to 5. Parker pitching for Mid
dlebury, often got himself into hole
but extrcated himself striking out L
men in all.
Yesterday, the Massachusetts Aggie'
won by score of 2 too. The field was
cold and wet and the game was featured
by many errors, nine of them in the
MIDI infeld and inability to hit the
visitors pitcher lost the game.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
WINNERS AT PRIZE SPEAKING.
Thomas, Hussard. Pitkin, Plumb
Smith and Searles.

The annual Parker and Merrill prize
speaking contest, for freshmen, and the
Merrill contest for sophomOres, both of
which have been held heretofore as
features of Commencement Week, were
held in the Mccullough Gymnasium last
Wednesday evening as the opening ex-
ercises of Junior Week. The gym"
was filled with college and townspeople.
Professor V. c. Harrington Of the
English Department presided in absence
of Prof. Charles B. Wright There
were but three men in the freshmen
contest closely matched for merit,
while the sophomore contest had eight
entries with a wide range OF ability
shown. The judges, who were Judge
c. |. Button, the Rev. Henry c. Newell
and Charles +. Crane, were scattered IN
the audience and without consulting
each other in their markings came to
prompt and practically unanimous
decision in making the awards. They
were as follows
Parker: First prize of $50, Henry S.
Thomas of Middebury, subject 1.-THE
Raven" second prize of $40, William
Huggard of Brookline, subject, 1.-THE
Unknown Speaker. -
Merrill prize: First, $25, Paul f. Pit
kin Of Marshfeld, subject, Assault on
Charles Sumner; second, $40, James
D. Searles of Corinth, N. Y. subject,
"The Battle of Waterloo third, .Sl5,
Cecil Plumb of Malone, N, y, subject,
1.-The New South" fourth, $40, Harry
L. Smith of Mount Morris, N. Y, sub
iect, 1.-THE Evil of War.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
The Small Vegetable Garden.

The County Agent has on hand in his
office several copies of the bulletin,
"The Small Vegetable Garden" avail
able for distribution. This bulletin was
put out recently by the United States
Department of Agriculture to help in
the present emergency and treats par
ticularly with the vegetable garden
which is to be found in villages and
cities. Anyone wishing coyy of this
bulletin may send to the County Agent
or address his congressman at Washing
ton asking for Farmers Bulletin, Slo.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
ORDERED 40 SHOOT TO KILL"
CONTINUED from Page y

visitors who are unfamiliar with the
terms of the guard manual, Some per-
sons, particularly at night, have APP
preached the bridge as indiilerently
as if il were not under guard
When challenged to halt they have
shouted back cts only ME-" and pro-
ceeded to approach. Military rules
make no provision for such introduce
tons, The guards injunction to halt
means business. A visitor, however
well known he may later prove to be
should stop stalk still in his tracks at a
sentry's challenge, He should stay in
those tracks until the guard himself has
approached to within easy shouting dis
lance to inquire his identity and bust
ness, or in case of party, the sentry
may order advance one, to be recog-
nized" That means for one of the
party to detach himself from the rest,
and march forward to the sentry's
order and disclose the full purpose Of
the visit.
The most dangerous thing for any
visitor to do is to approach the bridge
in stealthy manner, and particularly
to approach behind a guard, or surprise
the sentry in any way. A surprise un-
nerves a guard and in nine cases out of
ten he will properly shoot, to kill, when
taken unawares,
The guardsmen here, who are st.
Johnsbury boys of Co. D, are doing
their "bit" in a most soldierly spirit.
They have encountered spell of cold
and rainy weather which is about the
worst they could have found here at
this time of the year, but they have not
complained. Their tent has a small
stove and they sleep on army cots, but
without a tent floor. All of them speak
in praise of the hospitable treatment
they have had, several of the towns
people having taken TO Ihem warm
things to eat, such as doughnuts, and
deserts which are treat.
Private Dennson, one of the guard,
was during the first of the war, enlisted
in the Canadian army, but when the
United States declared war, he returned
home to serve with the Vermont boys,
All of the other men in the squad were
in service on the Mexican border re-
Gently, and thoroughly understand theil
business. Sergt. Morency who was II
command of the squad when it came
here, has been promoted to "top ser
geaut" and has gone back to FIT. Ethan
Allen, while Sergt. Ashton, corporal
has been promoted to sergeant and sen
here
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Rev, Henry c. Newell, Pastor.

Sunday, 1O:45 a. M. Morning wor-
ship, with Communion service and re-
ception of new members
II m Bible school, Glasses for all.
GAS p. m. Christian Endeavor meet
ing in the vestry. Topic, THE Great
est of These, Cor 10.
1880 p. m. Evening worship with adj
dress by the pastor.
Wednesday, Spring Conference OF
Addison County Association of Churches
and Ministers. Morning, afternoon anC
evening sessions.
Thursday, 1880 p. m. Mid-week
prayer meeting. Topic, "Motives That
Control Life, Devotion to the Living
Christ"
Friday, 7:3O p. m. Community even
ing under the auspices of the Y. M
C. A. Lecture by Theron Dean, Presi
dent of the Green Mountain Club.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Shores have
moved from DR.. l.. F. A. Ouelet's
house on Main street to the Jones home
on Water street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
Worms Take Children Fretful

Children suffering from worms are dulI
and irritable, puny and weak, often grind
their teeth and cry out in their sleep,
being a constant source Of worry to their
parents. Kickapoo Worm Killer is a
mild laxative remedy in candy tablet
form that children like to take. Prompt
ly effective, it kills and removes the
worm from the system. Irregular ape
tite and bowel movement lack of inter-
est in play are sure signs of worms Re.
lieve your child of this burden. AT all
druggists, 25c. -ady.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. G, M. Moody, Pastor.

Morning worship lO:45, sermon by the
the pastor.
Bible school at noon.
Epworth League at 7 p. m.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
CHURCH NOTES

CThe pastors and congregations Of all
Middebury churches very cordially well
come strangers to all OF their services
and invite them to avail themselves OF
many other privileges which the churches
offer.)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
Trouble Entirely Disappeared

Fathers and mothers worry over a
child with chronic cough. Knudt Lee,
Wannaska, Mimi, writes: For several
years my daughter had bad chronic
cough. Every time she caught little
cold, it aggravated the trouble. We tried
many medicines, but not until we tried
Foley's Honey and Tar did anything pro-
duce any great relief. In a few days the
trouble entirely disappeared ami has
never returned" Foley's Honey and Tar
for coughs. colds, Group hoopingeough
Frost's Pharmacy 5S Main ST., Middle
bury, E. j. Whitney, Salisbury, Vt.-adv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. Roy Z. Whittemore. Pastor

Morning worship lO;45 with sermon
by the pastor, followed by observance
of the Lords supper and reception of
new members.
Bible school at II clock, classes for
all.
Christian Endeavor meeting at $50.
Missionary meeting, subject "The
Women of India" Leader, Mrs. |. l..
Rogers. Young people all invited.
Evening worship at 1880. Song SER
vice followed by sermon by the pastor,
the subject being, $50 Near and Yet
Without. "
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
the home of Mrs. H. L. Averill, Court
St., Wednesday p. m. at 2:3O o'clock.
The regular prayer meeting will be
held on Thursday evening at 7:3O.
This church sincerely regrets that
owing to circumstances beyond our con-
troll the coming Of the Bible teacher,
DR.. Tucker, is indefinitely postponed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
Thousand S of Mothers Worry

When the children cry in their sleep, are peevish
and constipated and take cold easily, Mother
Gray's Sweet Powders for Children has Tor W
years been a trusted remedy in many thousand
homes They frequently break up colds in "a
hours, move and regulate the bowels and destroy
worms.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-04
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.
Rev. John Evans Bold. Rector.

Rectory No. l19 Main Street.
1880, Holy Communion (2nd, 4th and
9th Sundays,)
l0:45, Morning Prayer. Holy Com
munion Qst and Bird Sundays) Sunday
school, 10 a. m.
1880 p. M, Evening Prayer Sunday
and Friday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots
How to Remove Easily.

Here's a chance. Miss Freckle-face,
to try remedy for freckles with the
guarantee of reliable dealer that it
will not cost you a penny unless it re-
moves the freckles; while if it does
give you a clear complexion the ex-
pense is trifling.
Simply get an ounce of othine-dou-
bic strength-from any druggist and a
few applications should show you how
easy it is to rid yourself of the homely
freckles and get beautiful complex
len. Rarely is more than one ounce
needed for the worst case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine, as this is the
prescription sold under guarantee of
money back if it fails to remove
freckles. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-27
Pale Faced Women Take PhOsphaes to Make Rosy Cheeks
and Beautiful Forms
Men Need PhOSphatGS to Make Strong, Healthy
Vigorous Bodies
Athletes Increase their Strength Energy Per Cent
More Simply Taking Few

Atlanta, Ga. DR.. F. A. Jacobson says
that Phosphates are just as essential to
any man or woman who tires easily, is
nervous, or irritable, worn out, or looks
haggard and pale to make strong, ro-
bust, vigorous healthy body, as they
are to cotton to make it grow. The
lack of Phosphates is the cause of all
anemic conditions and the administra-
ton of 5-grain Argo-Phosphate tablets
will increase the and endurance of
weak, nervous, care worn men and wo-
men 200 per cent. in two or three
weeks time in many instances and
their continued use will build up the
whole nervous system, and give new
life, vim, Yigor, and vitality to the
whole body. always prescribe Argo-
Phosphate to patients who are pale
and colorless, and it is surprising to
see how quickly a few weeks treat
ment will transform a pale face to a
rosy checked beauty. There can be no
rosy checked, healthy, beautiful wom-
en- without their system is sufficiently
supplied with Phosphates. In recent
Interviews with physicians on the grave
and serious consequence of deficiency
of Phosphates in the blood of American
men and women. l have strongly en-
phasized the fact that doctors should
prescribe more phosphates in the form
of phosphate for weak, worn
out, haggard-looking men and women.
When the skin is pale, and flesh fiabby,