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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
Guard Your Breath.

"a mans breath" says Popular Sci
ence Monthly, 'is often a betrayer Of
secrets. He may have been out late,
sitting up with a sick friend, but
when he reaches home his loving wife
at once opens up her battery Of re-
proaches.
"Now comes the news that two In
ventors in Osceola, Ark, have joint
ly invented a breath-guard of a new
pattern. 1t Is said to be efficient, but
not In the manner you were thinking
Of. 1t Is intended to protect dentists,
BARRIERS and physicians from inhal-
ing the germ-laden breath Of their pa
tlents or patrons. 1t consists Of
small curved shield of glass placed
so as to cover the nostrils and held in
position by spring clip gripping the
partition wall Of the nose on the in
side. Many diseases are directly COM
munlcated through the inhalation Of
tainted air, and a device of this kind
should be boon to professional peo-
pie who are compelled, by the nature
Of their duties, to be in close proxlm-
ity to those whom they serve"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
ROOM FOR MANY MILLIONS
Vast Spaces Of Siberia That Have Yet
to Be Surveyed and Exploited
by Man.

The biggest and lonellest land on
the globe Is Siberia, of which at the
present moment there is so much talk,
says London Answers. Any one who
would set about its conquest by in
vaslon would find the task herculean
one, for 1t contains nearly five mil
lion square miles, and Is about DO
times as big as the British islesl
In these vast spaces there Is popu-
latiOn less than London contains by
couple Of millions, and there are hun
dreds Of thousands Of square miles Of
territory where no human being is to
be seen. The mighty rivers Of Siberia
are almost rendered useless by the
fact that they flow mostly into the
Arctic ocean, and their lower courses
are icebound during the greater part
Of the year, and their mouths are at
all times very difficult of access. Arc
tic Siberia is vast country in itself,
but very inhospltable.
Siberia, 1t is said, Is destined to be
the granary Of the world; and the
opening of the railway across Its en-
tire breadth has certainly done much
to develop its resources.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
Estate of
Mary HinCks
late of Middlebury
STATE OF VERMONT. l
DISTRICT OF ADDISON. IS. !

STATE OF VERMONT.
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS. :
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate of Mary
Hincks. late Of Middebury. in said District.
deceased, GREETING
Whereas. application hath been made to this
court in writing. by the administrator of said
estate praying for license and authority to sell all
of the real estate of said deceased to wit the
home place of said deceased. located on Seminary
street in Mddlebury village. representing to said
court that it would be beneficial to the heirs and
all persons interested in the estate of said de-
ceased, to sell said real estate and convert the
same INTO money.
And bringing into Court the consent and appro-
baton in writing, Of all the heirs to the said
tate residing in this State. and setting forth tho
situation of the real estate.
Whereupon, the said Court appointed and as
signed the 9Th day Of August. 1918, at 9 o'clock
a. M, at the Probate Office in Mddlebury. in
said District. TO hear and decide upon said appli-
cation and petition, and ordered public notice
thereof to be given to all persons interested
therein. by publishing said order, together with
the time and place of hearing. three weeks sue
cessvely in the Middlebury Register newspa-
per which circulates in the neighborhood of those
persons interested in said estate. all of which
publications shall be previous to the day assigned
for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place assigned.
then and there in said Court to make your OBJ
jections to the granting Of such license. if you
see cause.
Given under my hand at Middlebury, in said
District, this 18th day of July, 1918.
2y CHARLES l. BUTTON, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
STARKSBORO
Mrs. Ursula Stokes is better.

Mrs. Ursula Stokes is better,
Mrs. F. S. Ferguson is reported bet
ter.
Dr. and Mrs Wade have gone to Fox
boro, Mass for a vacation.
Mrs. George Stokes of Long Beach,
Cal, is visiting relatives here.
The two Misses Fields of Ferrisburg
have been visiting their brother, Her
bert Fields.
A severe electrical storm passed over
here Sunday and burned hay stack
which had just been put up, belonging
to Mr.. Lathrop and Clayton Stokes, on
the farm owned by James Stokes.
Earl Maxfeld received a letter from
the war department, at Burlington call
ing him there on some business. Mr..
Maxfield has tried several times TO en-
list but they would not accept him on
account of his eyes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
CUPID NOT IN THIS DEAL
One Case Of courtshIp That Was Con-
Quoted Along the strlctest Of
Business Lines.

Everything was strictly business
with August RInnick, A sign ON his
desk said; "ThIs Is my busy day" and
n sign above his desk said "There are
a quarter of Il million words in the
English language BE brief"
lie regarded his office force merely
as machines Of varying degrees Of eff
hclcncy and II was therefore several
months before lac realized the luscious
physIognomy aud many virtues of Miss
Perch his stenographer
But, with August Rlnnlck, 10 think
was to act, and, the very afternoon on
which he finally realized, he summoned
Miss Perch into his office,
"Allss Perch he said, take a let
ter"
And he dictated as follows:
"My dear Miss Perch; 1t has lately
come to my attention that you are a
young woman Of exceptional facial em-
bellishments, mental endowment and
moral efficiency, The limited time at
my command will not permit me many
details but may mention that since
you have been in my employ | have
never yet seen you mastlcating chlcle
commonly known as gum-or apply
ing powder to your nose IAN organ
whose extreme delcaCy of contour and
pleasing abbrevlatlon much impressed
mel. In short, my dear Miss Perch, the
idea has come to me to endeavor to In
duce you to have your surname legally
changed to Rlnnick-ln brief, to be-
come my wife. | will cheerfully give
you day to think this matter over,
and shall be pleased to hear from you
at your leisure Very truly A. Rlnnlck."
In the next days mail he received
the following reply: "Mr. August Rim
nick: Dear Sir; In reply to yours of
the 30th inst would say that | am 9th
erwise engaged, Very truly, Therly
Perch."-EXchange.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
SHOREHAM

c. B. Kendall has purchased an cleo
trio light plant to be used in his house
and store
Miss Elsie Mudgett of Pittsford has
been a recent guest of Mrs Robert
Shackett,
Another dance will be given August
at the Casino, Larrabee's Point, for
the Red Cross,
Mrs. K w. Merritt who has been in
Burlington for the past month is home
and gaining in health.
DR.. Hemenway of Honolulu is pass
ing a few days at the home of his cous-
in, l., H. Nottingham.
Miss Katherine LeRanger went Sat
urday to Hudson Falls, n. y, where
she will have employment.
Mrs. Sherrie Mead and daughter,
Ruth are passing the week i'll Crown
Point, n Y, with relatives,
Mrs. R. A. Robbins and daughter,
Katherine of Cornwall were at the
home of f. Z. Platts Tuesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Kendall were in
Burlington Sunday to visit Mrs M. o,
Field at the Mary Fletcher Hospital.
Under the direction of Mrs. H. H,
Burge a junior missionary society has
been formed with Miss Helen Church
as president.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holmes and
daughter of Schenectady N. Y, are Wis
itors at the home of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs r. H. Holmes.
Mrs. Elizabeth Squires and DR.. Her
bert Squires of Utica, N. Y, and Mrs.
w. L. Wallace of Rochester, N Y, are
guests at Mrs. c. w. Towards for a
few days.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
VERGENNES

Mr. and Mrs, G.. H. del Grella are
making a trip through the west,
The Rev, and Mrs James T. Mckee
are spending a few days at Breadloal
Inn
Hollis Benoit has received his call to
leave for Fort Slocum on Tuesday Aug
ust q,
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larrow are
spending several weeks ON their farm in
WinOnskl,
John Driscoll of Boston Is visiting at
the home Of his parents, Mr. and Mrs
John Driscoll
Mrs S, X Carsey and son, Sidney
Of Palmer Mass are camping at Mile
Point, Lake Champlaiu
Miss Helen Lee has been the guest Of
Mrs Chaser at the Bristol Cottage THE
ElmS' at Mile Point
Miss Martha Miller is spending a
week in Schenectady, y " visiting her
sister, Mrs Thomas Fox,
Robert +, Harrington spent the week
end at the Booth cottage at kimball's
Point, Lake Champllln,
DR.. Ford Llngworthy OF Washington
d. c., Is spending his vacation IN Yer
gennes and at Kimballs Point
Miss Clara Goodcre OF Cambridge,
Mass, is spending her vacation with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs A. L, Goodere,
A, p, Sorrcll is building an addition
on the north side OF the William IL,
Flagg house on North School street
Mr. and Mrs. George d, Middlebrook
and daughter, Miss Florence, are camp
ing in their cottage at Long Point,
Miss Prudence Fish returned from
visit in New Haven, Conn Mr. and
Mrs William a Knight returned with
her.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Austin Of Bris-
tol, Conn, are spending two weeks with
Mr.. Austin's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Austin
Mr. and Mrs Frederick Sullivan have
moved from the John NJ, Alden house
on North School street to the {, /, lie
Bocut house on the same street
The Rev. and Mrs, +, c. Denny Of
Enosburg Falls have been the guests OF
the Rev and Mrs J L, Mckee at the
rectory Of St Paul, Episcopal Church.
Miss Ruth Brant of Louville, \, "
has resigned her position as teacher OF
the first primary grade and as super
visor OF music in the Nergennes schools,
Mrs, Hannah Coultee, who has been
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
Estate of
Helen II. BrOwnsOm
late of Leicester
STATE OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT.
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
To the Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate Of Helen
r. Brownson, late of Leicester, in said District,
deceased. Greeting /:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 9Th day
OF August, next. at o'clock p. M. for examining
and allowing the account of the administrator of
the estate of said deceased and for a decree Of
the residue of said estate to the lawful claimants
of the same and ordered that public notice there
of be given to all persons interested in said estate
by publishing this order three weeks successfully
previous to the day assigned. in the Middlebury
Register. n newspaper published at Middlebury
in said District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Office In Middebury. in said District,
on the day assigned, then and there to contest
the allowance Of said account If you see cause.
and to establish your right as heirs. legatees and
lawful claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand. this 18th day of July.
1918.
20 Charles ]. Button, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
QUAINT OLD INDIAN COINS
So Adulterated That They Were Not
Even Accepted in England as
Value in Metal.

In 1908 the Independent state Of Hy-
derabad, India, obtained a modern mint
and called in the coins that had been
current up till that time. The old mint
of Hyderabad was little more than a
coppersmith's shop in which scrap cop
per of all sorts was melted up, ham
mered into plates, cut up into very
rough approximations of one tola in
weight, and stamped between dies, one
Of which was in the anvil and the 9TH
er in toll held in tOngs. A blow from
sledge hammer made the impression.
There WIS no regularity In shape
weight or stamping, nor was the metal
uniform in quality.
The mint could not furnish supplies
fast enough, and licenses were issued
to coppersmiths to assist in production,
Naturally, the Scientific American
states, nonlicensed persons began to
manufacture, and adulteration with
lead was so fragrant that when several
tons of these coins were sent to Eng
land as old metal they were returned
on account of their impurity and were
finally worked up into brass for local
consumption. A dub" if held in the
flame Of spirit lamp, would before it
reached red heat begin to discharge
very fine jets resembling mercury; the
lead, having reached its fusing point,
burst from the copper with a force in
dicating a very high internal pressure.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
Observation-Disclosures
Estate of
Mrs. Rose Shackett
late of NIiddlebury
STATE OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT.
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Of Addison
To all persons interested in the estate of Mrs.
Rose Shackett, late of Middlebury. in said Dis
trct, deceased. Greeting
At a Probate Court. holden at Middlebury.
within and for said District on the Goth day of
July 1918. an instrument purporting to be the
last Will and Testament Of Mrs. Rose Shackett,
late of Middlebury, in said District, deceased was
presented to the Court aforesaid for Probate.
And It is ordered by said Court that the 10th
day of August, 1913. at nine o'clock a. M. at the
Probate Office in 1Middlebury. 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 Middlebury Register, newspaper circulat-
ing in that vicinity, in said District. previous to
the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court. at the time and place afore-
said. and contest the probate Of said WILL if you
have cause.
Given under my hand at Middlebury, in said
District. this Goth day of July. 1913.
81 Charles |. Button. Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
Estate of
Mary M. whitney
late of MiddIebury
STATE OF VERMONT,

STATE OF VERMONT. !
DISTRICT OF ADDISON. IS. !
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate of Mary
M Whitney, late Of Middlebury. in said District.
deceased, GREETING :
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the 18th day
of August, 1918. next at o'clock am. for examin-
ing and allowing the account of the executrix of
the estate Of said deceased and for decree of the
residue of said estate to the lawful claimants of
the same, and ordered that public notice thereof
be given to all persons interested in said estate
by publishing this order three weeks successfully
previous to the day assigned. in the Middebury
Register, newspaper published at Middlebury,
in said District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Office in said District on the day as
signed. then and there to contest the allowance
of said account II you see cause and to establish
your right as heirs, egatees and lawful claimants
to said residue.
Given under my hand at Middlebury. in said
District. this 25th day Of July, 1918.
30 CHARLES |. BUTTON, Judge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
Suffice.

The English government, after long
dlscouraglng suttees, by the agency Of
Lord William Bentlnck formally abol-
ished them in December, 1929, but
they have since occasionally taken
place. The wife Of the son Of the
Rajah of Beygoon thus persisted in
June, 1864, and several wives of Sir
Tung Bahadoor, minister of Nepaul,
on March 1, 1877. One voluntary SUIT
tee occurred at Poona, In November,
1890, and 1t has continued to the pres
ent time in isolated parts Of India,
for even as late as 1905 several per-
sons who took part In a suttee in Be-
har were condemned to penal servi-
tude.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
STATE OF VERMONT.


The Probate Court for the District of Addison
To all persons interested in the Della A. Bel
den Trust, in the estate of John Seeley. late Of
Middlebury. in said District. deceased.
Greeting
By the authority of the State of Vermont. you
are hereby notified to appear before the said
Probate Court. at the Probate Office in Middle
bury, is said District, on the 9th day Of August,
A. D. 1918. at 10 o'clock a. M, to show cause, if
any you have, why the account of julius o. See
ley, Surviving Trustee of the estate of said de-
ceased, should not be allowed, and also why the
residue of said estate should not be distributed to
the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Middlebury, in said District, this 18th
day of July, A. d. 1913.
20 Charles l. Button, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
Sinaina Makes Work Easy.

Singing makes the daily work easier
Of accomplishment. Sailors were
among the first to recognize this and
they sang as they stored away the car
go, keeping time with the music as
they pulled on ropes and windlass,
changing to presto when the work de.
manded It, Here Is favorite ditty:
A Yankee ship and Yankee crew,
Tally hi no, you know.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate OF
Janette +. Lewis
late of Middlebury

The undersigned. having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Ad-
Olson. Commissioners to receive, examine, and
adjust the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Janette +. Lewis. late of
Middlsbury, in said District. deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said at the National Bank of Middlebury, in the
18th day Of August and 30th day Of December,
next. from o'clock p. M. until o'clock p: m.
on each of said days and that six months from
the 18th day of July. A. d. 1918. is the time linn
tied by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Mddlebury. VT. this Goth day of July.
A. d. 1918.
., Charles F. b Pinney' Commissioners.
Frederick W. Ward, Executor. Burlington. Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of
Laura A. Wright
late of MiddIebury

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Ad-
olson, Commissioners, to receive examine, and
against the estate of Laura A. Wright, late of
Middlebury, in said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the Town Clerks Office in Mddlebury,
IN the Village OF Middlebury, in said District on
the 18th day of August. and goth day of January,
next from 10 clock a. m, until IL o'clock, M,
on each OF said days and that six months from
the 18th day Of July. A. D. 1918. is the time lin
lted by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury, VT. this goth day of July.
A. d. 1918.
Sas P. Hoyt. commissioners.
Edwin A. Hasseltine. Executor. Bristol. VT 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02

II there is q place for another bodrder at your
table it will only cost you few cents to get your
message into the buOiaess notices on page eight
They are the most profitable investments you
could make.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of
Lucy Ann Skif
late of NIiddIebury

The Undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District Of
Addison, Commissioners to receive. examine and
adjust the claims aud demands of all persons
against the estate of Lucy Ann Skif, late of
Middlebury, in said District, deceased, and al
claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the office of John A. Fletcher, in the Viii
day of August and 9Th day of December, next.
from O'Clock p. M, until o'clock p. M. on each
of said days and that six months from the 10th
day of June, A. d. 1918, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury, W.T. this 10th day of July.
A. ID. 1919
Robert D. Hope, }co.,,i,.i.-
George W. Mead. commissioners
John A. Fletcher. Executor 20
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-02

The following table gives the and records of the
citation which have produced than 40 pounds of burft pounds
milk during the period of 30 l-2 days ending July
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

Persons who send mail to members
of the expeditionary forces are par
ticularly requested, in statement is
sued by the post office department, to
use ink only in writing the addresses.
Every piece of mail matter should also
bear the name and address of the
sender.
Heavy paper. canvas, or cloth should
be used for wrapping packages. When
canvas or cloth is used the address
should be written on shipping tag,
with the name and address of the
sender on the reverse side.
Given names should be written in
full, instead of initials. The title of
the addressee and the full name of the
unit or organization to which he is as
signed should be added, 1t being suffi-
cient in the way Of further address to
use the words American Expedition
airy Forces"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

While the kaiser delayed his big at
tack on the west front, the world has
waited In considerable suspense to,
know what the plan of the allies
may be. This rests with the supreme
council at Versailles--in which Amer
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

Over $4,000 In 5-cent Smileage
coupons has come In from the big
camps to headquarters at the commits
sion on training camp activities In
Washington. These coupons represent
admissions to theatrical events at the
camps. Soldiers from the smaller towns
received their books early, because Of
the prompt response of these places
when Smileage books were placed on
sale, and in many cases have used
them up.
An investigation for the purpose Of
improving methods for prevention and
control of communicable diseases, es-
pecially near army camps. Is being
made by the United States public
health service. The work will relate
largely to the standardization and
preparation of serums.
The first serum to be studied will
be that used in cerebro-spinal menin-
gifts, which has lately been prevalent
in camps.
Although bakers who use less than
three barrels OF flour and meal a
month are not required to secure food
administration licenses, recent rule
gives them the right to come under
license.
The new submarine fighters which
are being built at the Ford plant will
be known as eagles" and will con-
stitute the Eagle class Of boats.
The sale of British and Irish wool 70
persons other than thdse authorized DJ
the government has cen forbidden.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

my health so can do all my work and
! am 80 grateful that ! am recommend
ing It to my friends. Mrs. d. N.
ALTERS, R. R. A, Oregon, Ill.
Onlywomen who have suffered the tor.
lures Of such troubles and have dragged
along from day to day can realize the
relief which this famous root and herb
remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, brought to Mrs. Alters.
Women everywhere in Mrs. Alters
condition should profit by her recon-
mendation, and il there are any COM
plications write Lydia E. Pinkham's
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for advice.
The result Of their 40 years experience
IL at your service.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

The sale of British and Irish wool TO
persons other than thdse authorized By
the government has cen forbidden.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

The new submarine fighters which
are being built at the Ford plant will
be known as eagles" and will con-
stitute the Eagle class of boats.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

, gAnlc uOuDle winch
pulled me down I'M
til I could not put my
foot to the floor and
could scarcely do my
work, and as I live
on q small farm and
raise six hundred
chickens every year
lit made it very bard
for me.
II saw the Com
pound advertised in
our paper, and tried
IL II has roatnrod