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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14
CHAPTER KIN.
The Bolt Falls.

The Bolt Falls
Three times that winter l had seen
Benjamin Grimshaw followed by the
Silent Woman clothed in rags and
pointing with her finger.
The trial Of Amos came on. He had
had blood on his feet" as they used
to say, all the way from Lickityspllt
to Lewis county in his fight, having
attacked and slightly wounded two
men with bowie knife who had tried
to detain him at Rainy Lake. He had
also shot at an officer in the vicinity
Of LOwville, where his arrest was eff
fected. He had been Identified by all
these men, and so his character as
desperate man had been established.
This In connection with the scar on his
face and the tracks, which the boots
Of Amos fitted, and the broken gun
stock convinced the jury Of his guilt.
remember well the look of the
venerable Judge Cady as he pro-
rOunced the sentence Of death upon
Amos GrlmshGw. A ray Of sunlight
slanting through a window in the late
afternoon fell upon his gracious coun-
tenance, shining also. with the softer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14
BRISTOL NEWS

Benjamin Comstock has moved his
family to- the Hammond farm on Bris-
toll Flats
Sergeant Norman Thompson is at
home, having been discharged from ser
vice.
Albert Daniels, aged about 20, died
Thursday at the home of Mr.. Martel
in Lincoln.
o. w. McShane of Poultney visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs o. ], Nc
Shane last week.
Theodore Booska has moved to his
farm in Monkton recently purchased
of E. A. Ferguson
William Palmer has moved his fam
lily from the Ferguson farm to Mr..
BooSka's house on South street.
Miss Rena Jimmo has returned to
the Rutland Business College after
passing the weekend at her home here.
The ways and means committee of
the Federated Church wish to an
nounce that the book social will be held
next Wednesday.
c. R. Beeman sailed last week from
New York for France, where he will do
educational work under the direction
of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The play, "a Family Affair, present
ed in HALEY hall Friday evening by
the high school senior class, was a
success, financially and socially
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur ]. Mott Of
Duxbury, Mass. are the parents of a
son. born Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.
Mott were formerly of this town.
Mrs. Hammer, widow of Wallace
TANNER, died Friday at the home Of
her son, Daniel Hammer, in Lincoln.
She had been in failing health for some
months.
Mrs. Sarah Dumas left Wednesday
for Rutland, where she will join Mr..
and Mrs. d. w. Durfee and travel with
them to Nebraska, where she will visit
relatives.
John Dupey, the oldest man in Bris-
toll, died last week Thursday morning
at his home in the south part of the
town. He was born in Masco, Can
ada, June |, 1921. He is survived by
his wife, three sons, Lewis of this town,
George of Rutland and Frank of Maine,
and a daughter, Miss Nellie Dupey
who lives at home. The funeral was
held Friday at Varney's chapel and
burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate OF
Helen Frances Whitney
late of Salisbury

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for I he District Of Ad-
olson. Commissioners, to receive, examine, and
against the estate of Helen Frances Whitney, late
of Salisbury, in said District, deceased. and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet foY the purpose afore-
said. at the Court pouse in the town of Middle
bury. in said District. the nth day Of February.
and 18th of July, next. from o'clock a. M, until
II o'clock, m, each of said days and that six
months from the 27,h day of January, A. d.
1919. is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for exam
ination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury. VT. this 9th day of jan
uary. A. d. 1919
Frank c. Dyer, lCo,,,,,issio,or.
Ernest L. Kelley,
John f. Weeks. Administrator. 5
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14

late of Weybridge, in said District. deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid. for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the Sd day
of March. 1919, at o'clock p. M. at the Probate
Court in said Mddlebury. be assigned for proving
said instrument; and that notice thereof be given
to all persons concerned. by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Mddlebury Reg
lister, newspaper circulating 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 18th day of February, 1918.
Madeleine c. Wood. Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14

me. Take her away. Take her away.
Take her away"
His face turned purple and then
white. He reeed and fell headlong
like tree severed from its roots, and
lay still on the hard, stone pavement.
1t seemed as If snow were falling on
his FACET grew so white. The Silent
Woman stood as still as he, pointing
at him with her finger, her look un-
changed. People came running toward
us. lifted the head of Mr.. Grimshaw
and laid it on my knee. 1t felt like the
head Of the stranger in Rattleroad.
Old Kate bent over and looked at the
eyelids Of the man which futtered
family and were still.
Dead" she muttered.
Then, as If her work were finished
she turned and made her way through
the crowd and walked SLOWLY down
the street. Men stood aside to let her
pass. as If they felt the power Of her
spirit and feared the touch Of her gar
ments.
Two or three men had run to the
house Of the nearest doctor. The crowd
thickened. AS l sat looking down at
the dead face In my lap, a lawyer who
had come out Of the courtroom pressed
near me and bent over and looked at
the set eyes Of Benjamin GrImshaw
and said:
"She fioOred him at last. knew she
would. He tried not to see her, but 7
tell We that bony old finger of hers
burnt a hole In him. he couldn't stand
1t. / knew he'd blow up some day I'M
der the strain. She got him at last"
"WhO got him2" another asked.
"Rovin' Kate. She killed him point
ing her finger at him-so."
"She's got an evil eye. EverybOdy's
afraid O the crazy oil trollope."
Nonsense! She isn't half as crazy
as the most of u.s." said the lawyer
I'm my opinion she had u good reason
for pointing her finger at that man
She came from the same town he did
over in Vermont. Ye don't know what
happened there"
The doctor arrived. The crowd
made way for him. He knelt beside
the still figure and made the tests. He
rose and shook his head saying:
ITS all over. Let one O. these boys
&C down and bring the undertaken"
Benjamin Grimshaw, the richest man
In the township, was dead, and L have
yet to hear of any mOurners.
Three days later l saw his body low
cred into its grave. The little. broken
spirited wife stood there with the
same sad smile on her face that l had
noted when first saw her in the hills.
ROyin' Kate was there in the clothes
she had worn Christmas day. She was
greatly changed Her hair was neatly
combed. The wild look had left her
eyes. She was like one whose back Is
relieved Of heavy burden. Her lips
moved as she scattered little red
squares of paper into the grave. sup
pose they thought 1t a crazy within Of
hers-they who saw her do it. 1
thought that understood the curious
bit of symbolism and so did the school
master, who stood beside me. Doubt
less the pieces of paper numbered her
curses.
"The scarlet sins of his youth are
lying down with him In the dust"
Hacket whispered as we walked away
together.
(END OF BOOK TWO)
CONTINUED Next Week
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14
Estate of
Napoleon Hunt
late OF East NIiddIebury
STATE OF VERMONT.
nfgTptC.V OF ADDISON. SO

STATE OF VERMONT
DISTRICT OF ADDISON. IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Addison
To all persons interested in the estate Of Ma
poleon Hunt. late of East Middlebury. in said
District deceased. GREETING ::
At Probate Court. holden at Middebury
within and for said District the 3lth day of
january. 1919. an instrument purportin9 to be
the last Will and Testament of Napoleon Hunt
late of East Middlebury, in said District, deceased
was presented to the Court aforesaid. for Pro-
bate.
And Il Is ordered by said Court that the oath
day Of February. 1919. at ten O'Clock M. at the
Probate Office in said Viddlebury, 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. a newspaper crcu-
lating in thai vicinity. in said iistrct, previous
Il the time appointed.
.Therefo'e .. you are hereh, Nc q to appear
b. &c saio Court at the tin aud nee aforesaid,
AID est the pre- II said will, IL you have
car
t'iven any hi al Middlebury, said
L -rict. tn . NJ ia dary. 1910.
Madeleine C. We REGISTER.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14
STATE OF VERMONT.
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.

The Probate Court for the District Aforesaid:
To all person. interested in the estate of Laura
A. Wright, late of Middlebury. in said District.
deceased GREETNGl:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 18th day
of February. next, at one O'Clock p. m, for ex-
aiming and allowing the account of the executor
of the will and 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 in
terested in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous to the day as
eigned. in the Middlebury Register. newspaper
published at Middlebury. in said District.
Therefore. YOU are hereby notified to appear
at the Probate Office in Middlebury, in said Dis
trict, on the day assigned, then and there to con-
test the allowance Of said account il you see
cause. and to establish your right as heirs, ega-
tees and lawful claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand. this 18th day Of jan
uary. 1919.
Madeleine c. Wood. Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14
Estate OF
Sidney G. y isdale
late of Middle bury
STATE OF VERMONT.
DISTRICT OF ADDISON. 50.


DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
To the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
tYict of Addison
To all persons interested in the estate of Sidney
6. Tisdale late of Mddlebury in said District,
deceased :. Greeting :
At Probate Court. holden at Middehury,
within and for said District on the 10th day of
February. 1919. an instrument purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Sidney G. Tisdale,
late of Middlebury, in said District. deceased,
was presented to the Court aforesaid, for Pro-
bate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the Sd day
OF March. 1919. at l0o'clock am. at the Probate
Office in said Middebury 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. newspaper circulating 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 Middebury in said
District. this 10th day of February. 1919
Charles |. Button. Judge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14
Estate of
Elmina II. Sampson
late of Weybridge
OF VERMONT

STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Of Addison
To ali persons interested in the estate Of Eimina
X. Sampson. late of Weybridge. in said District
deceased Greeting
At Probate Court. holden at Middlebury,
within and for said Dstric on he 2lsi day Of jan
uary, 10 9. an instrument puIporting to be the
last Will and Testament Of Elmina X. Sampson,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14
Report of Charles E. Pinney
Treasurer of Addison County. Year ending
February /, 1919.

Charles E. Pinney,
County Treasurer.
We have ordered a County Tax of / 1-2 per cent
on the grand list of Addison County. according to
law. for the purpose of paying the current expen-
SEES of the County for the coming year
Dated at MiddebuTy. Feb. 5. 1919
Charles G. James,
Harry V. Sears,
Assistant Judges of
Addison County Court.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-02-14
DAIRYMENS' MILK CANS

We carry a stock of Milk Cans and
other Farmers Supplies If interested,
get our prices.
STRONG HDWf. 20. Burlington, Vt.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

She says in part: "In the last shop
in which l worked ten dollars worth
OF material skillfully cut and draped
by girl drawing a salary of $75 per
month, hung with sequins costing $11
a thousand, sewed up by girl who
was paid Sc per garment, was sold
to a wealthy New York buyer for
$1,000.
"Dressmakers say the high cost is
attributable to overhead expenses,
meaning soft lights. rich furniture,
high rents and expensive advertising
but experience conyinces me that they
are swindlirg wealthy customers by
system under which their profits
run as high as 700 per cent. OF
course the government smiles because
ten per cent of it goes into its cof
fers as luxury tax American wom'
en- should organize and refuse to stand
for such extortion."
All records We're broken by the
prices on spring models just announc
ed in Paris, running from s2.4OO to
$500.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

Queen Esther Circle of the Metho.
dist church will hold a bazaar at the
Methodist chuch Saturday. December
18th. All kinds of pretty things for
Christmas, also candy and cooked
food.
On Tuesday Mrs. W. p. Stout of
Cedaredge reminded her husband that
another mile stone in his life had ar.
rived and invited a number of
friends to do justice to a very bounti-
ful dinner, after which they enjoyed
the new Brunswick.
Mrs. James L. Allen entertained n
number of ladies' at bridge Tuesday
afternoon in honor Of Miss Mabel
Shaffer of Louisville. Kentucky. who
is the guest OF her brother. II. G..
Shaffer and wife.
The girls basketball team will give
n dinner to the football team this ev.
ening in the Domestic Science room
in compliment to their splendid work
through the entire season. Elaborate
preparations are being made and Miss
Rardin, Domestic Science teacher, Is
being ably assisted by Mrs. ]. E
Hillman and Miss Jones. basket ball
coach.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
HERE AND THERE
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Edward heir apparent to the British
throne. arrived in the United States
last week and is touring the country.
making speeches. He was met at
Washington by Vice-President Mar
shall and given a formal dinner in
the evening.
A straw vote in the Senate and
House Of Representative a few days
ago on the President question gave
Major General Wood majority of the
votes. In the Senate he received 20.
and in the House 116. His nearest op-
ponent in the house was Gov. Frank o.
Lowden. of Illinois, with Al votes.
The explosion of an oil stove on
which 12-year old boy was making
coffee caused the burning of the
building at Villa Platte. La, Saturday
night and the death of IS persons who
were dancing on the floor immediate
ly overhead.
| The threatened coal strike over the
country has been settled and more
than half of the men are back on their
Jobs. Criminal and contempt actions
against strike leaders in Weld county
were filed Monday by District Attor.
ney Fleming.
President Wilson's cabinet is in a
deadlock regarding the question of
wage increase in the bituminous coal
field DR.. Garfield and other mem.
bers refused to give out any state.
ment following the session.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

FOR SALE-Hoosier Kitchen cab
dining chairs: one wardrobe. This
office. 46tfc
FOR SALE OR RENT In North
Delta, eleven and a quarter acres with
good four room house, barn. sheds and
good we'll See w. H. Burnett, Delta.
Colorado. ASP
The Delta Live Stock Shipping AS
sociation is now ready for business.
List your stock with the shipping man
ager, ]. S. Henderson. Phone Delta
I45R2 &3-51p
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

OF touch without IT, Please send 1t
here. We have travelled over quite
bit OF country since we left, but
honestly. I don't think we have seen
anything that will beat the old town
as yet. Houses are out of the ques-
tion here; rooms are at a premium
too. Herbert Chase told me that
there were no poor people in this
place. No. they don't stay poor as
long as the tourist crop is good. He
tthe touriso is the only 2oor man
and he has to move. Mrs. Richardson
is a great deal better already, so I
think a year in this warm climate
and low altitude will be beneficial and
We will be ready to come back to
Colorado soon"
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
BUSINESS LOCALS
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Order that rich Cherry Cake. Ar
thurs Bakery.
FOR SAI.E-l6p acres on Garnet
Mesa known as the old Billings place.
adjoining Sweitzer's ranch. Owner Of
fers same at sacrifice with small pay
ment down. five years to pay out bal
ance. Price $50 per acre. Ill health
OF nonresident makes this offer to
some good live man. Address ''B''
care of Independent 2Itf
Special Saturday at Arthur's Bak'
ery-Whipped cream puffs. Order
now.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Union Revival at Read

Read is having union revival
meeting. They began last Sunday
evening in the old school house. Rev.
Brownell. Methodist, Rev. Arps. Rap.
lists. Rev. Hunter, Nazarene. are the
ministers. They report that meet
ings have been well attended and
the interest could not be better. Ser.
vices every night at 7;30,Special mus
ic and singing at each meeting.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Purchase Pool Hall.

Purchase Pool Hall.
Messrs. w. o. and NJ. o. Maupin on
Tuesday purchased the Cowboy pool
hall from Shreeves & Carver and took
possession at once. They will con-
duct business under the firm name
Of NJ. O. Maupin & Son. Both gen.
tlemen are respected in the commun-
ity by those who know them, though
they have been In our midst but a
few months.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Piano For Sale

We have a high grade piano in Dol
Ia which will be sold at bargain.
Terms. Particulars will be furnished
upon addressing. THE DENVER
MUSIC COMPANY. Denver Colo. 44-9c
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Notice

Particular pieces you do not care
to send to the laundry done at home
In first class manner. Ginghams. silk
and woolen underwear given special
care. Call Coop. Phone 40. Mrs.
Roe Coates. 4o-Sp
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

The merchant that writes an ad
that sounds like a news report is the
same one who keeps taking more
space. All he does is to speak of
some of his lines that have special
value. 1t doesn't take any big ad-
jectives of polished writing either.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
SAYS WOMEN SHOULD
RESIST ExTORTION

Baroness Lea Lemaire. beautiful
and wealthy young woman has spent
ionable dressmaking establishments
OF Paris. and has Just issued public
statement over her own name In
which she urges the women of France
and America to organize and refuse
to pay extortionate prices FOR gowns
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Sells Herd Of Herefords.

V. A. Phillips, of Cedaredge. adver'
tised a sale of Herefords, but received
flattering offer from E. G. Chamber.
lain Of NNcla and disposed OF them
at private sale. The fourteen head
brought about $17S each. They will
be used in connection with the cheese
factory at Nucla.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Home For Thanksgiving.

Home For Thanksgiving.
Arthur Fairbanks, manager OF the
Delta Hardware and also connected
with the Utah-Colorado Hardware Co.,
Wholesale concern ut Grand juno.
ton. came, in yesterday morning to
spend Thanksgiving with home folks.
He said We had a great deal more
snow here than at the Junction.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Or. K. c. Sapero
Eye, Ear. Nose and Throa,

The well known specialist Of Dea-
yer will again be in Delta one day.
Thursday. December 18th, at Delta
Hotel. DR.. Sapero has been making
regular visits to Delta for over 20
years. Consultation and examination
free to all.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Early RuSSet Seed SpudS

Raised in Coal Creek valley 1S miles
south of Delta. on red sandy soil. from
special hand picked seed from B0st-
wick Park. on new alfalfa ground that
never was in spuds before. Good.
clean stuff free from stem rot. 13.0o
per hundred as long As they last
Thomas Lyle. Montrose. COLORADO.
phone 1913. -
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
WAR CLOUDS HANGING
DARkLY OVER MEXICO

Following the Imprisonment of VIII
liam c. Jenkins. consular agent at
Puebla by the Carranza government,
the situation is becoming daily more
serious, and the matter was consider.
ed this week by the cabinet.
1t is declared that an investigation
disclosed that there is absolutely no
foundation for the report that jenkins
conspired with bandits to obtain a
share of the s15O,O00 paid for his ran
SOM
Officials at Washington state that
the army and navy are fully prepared
to meet any eventuality and deal
with the situation arising out of the
attitude of Carranza which continues
defiant.
aI- A.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Looking For Location.

Looking For Location.
L. NJ. LaForce was here several days
during the past week looking for a
location. He has been located at New
Castle but thinks this country has
advantages over that country.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
At THE CHURCHES
90 80 . . . (
Naxarene

The church of the Sazarenes Will
hold all Sunday services in the court
house until the basement of the new
church is completed for service. Sun
day School 1000 n. m. Morning wor-
ship at 11:00 n. m. Young peoples
meeting $50 p. m. Evening services,
evangelistic 7:S0 p. m. Come and
worship with US in the court room.
Rev. j. r. Hunter. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Rio orands Agent in Town.

w. B. Kenney. agent for the Denver
and Rio Grande with headquarters at
Grand Junction made an official visit
to Delta Wednesday. He states that
the road enjoyed a handsome business
this year out Of Delta county. Mr.
Kenney paid the Independent office
a call while here.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Baptist

Worship and preaching at II a. m.
and 1850 p. m. Sunday School at
10:45 a. m. Glasses for all. Juniors
meet at $3.50 p. m. and Young Peo-
ple's meeting at $50 p. m.
ALFRED r. PARRY, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Highway Robbers7

Highway Robbers7
A letter received a few days ago
from H. A. Richardson. who with his
family are living temporarily in Cal.
ifornia, says: I'VE are not receiving
the paper regularly and We feel out
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

Home For Visit.
Horace Plumb arrived home Sunday
for several weeks visit with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Plumb. He
is engaged at Vancouver. B. C.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Presbyterian.

Prnyer Meeting "Wednesday I:SO p. m,
Everybody Is cordially invited.
The annual bazaar and big supper
will be held the asst OF next week
Watch for further notice. Miss
Clothes 10 coming.
REV, J. II. CRAMPS, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
live Stock Association Meets.

A meeting of the Delta County Live
Stock association was held at the Of
flee OF George c. Wilson Monday ev-
ening which was we'll attended. r..
F. Rockwell and A. A. Clements OF
Paonia, and Harry Wood Of Redlands
mesa. were among those In attend
ance outside of the city.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

Special Saturday at Arthur's Bak.
ery-Whipped cream puffs. Order
now.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Loueks Estate Settled.

In the county court this week the
estate OF the late Rufus Loucks was
finally settled and the administrator.
Ida l. Loucks. discharged.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

Special Saturday at Arthur's Bak-
ery-Whipped cream puffs. Order
how.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

Order that rich Cherry Cake. Ar
thurs Bakery.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
SOCIETY

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