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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-24
wv HAT 1 marvel at now, when
wv l recall the days when the
Martians were speeding

Hal L marvel at now, WHICH,
wv | recall the days when the
Martians were speeding
earthward, is our unconcern. The
skies were peopled with incredible
evil, with unimagnably repulsive
monsters armed with superhuman
weapons. The catastrophe Things
were hurtling on, covetOus of our
greener and warmer planet, and lovers
wandered through English lanes, with
no thought of the swift and scorch-
ing death above their heads.
Through a telescope had watched
one of the colossal sQuirts Of fame
on the rim of the tiny, red planet 1t
did not occur to me that these case
Gus jets accompanied the firing of a
mighty gun that had launched ten
huge cylinders into space. Learning
to ride a bicycle interested me more
than eruptions on Mars. The planet
seemed so remote. Forty million
miles away
Ogilvy, the astronomer, found the
first messenger. He had seen 1t fall
ing and supposed 1t wandering mete-
Orite, but its shape surprised him. 1t
was cylindrical, fully 30 yards across
the exposed face. 1t was so hot that
he could not get near it. Then, to his
utter amazement, the top began to un-
COTpnfhin0 In ~
something alive! Not until then did
he link 1t with the flashes on Mars.
Late that afternoon l saw the Mar
tian. / was one of curious crowd In
front of the cylinder when the lid fell
off. I peered into the black interior
and fancied l saw shadows stirring,
Then something like snake wriggled
into sight. ! stood stricken with ter
ror. A round body, about four feet
across, pulled itself painfully to the
opening.
l had expected to see something
like man, fantastic perhaps, but
twO-legged. This thing was just an
oily, leathery body, legless and arm
less, with chinless and nOseless face.
Two great eyes, dark and luminous,
were mirrors for an extraordinary
brain. The creature painted and
heaved, weighed down by the greater
pull of gravity on earth. An intense
lOathlng came over me. Suddenly, the
monster toppled over into the pit.
Then I ran, madly.
From a distance watched the Depu-
tation that went out Under a white
flag. I saw three flashes Of greenish
light and darts Of fire leaped from one
to another Of the little figures. Even
as I saw them touched with death,
did not realize what was happening.
Suddenly / knew and again | ran.
People nearby slept unconcernedly
that night, although the Heat Rays
had set half a dozen villas aflame and
pine trees were red torches. We were
sure that these dangerous invaders
we're fatally sluggish. A well-aimed
Bhell would finish them. And while
we slept, the Martians were method
lcally rearing those mighty machines
that were so soon to shatter our neat
theories about their helplessness.
That night another cylinder fell and
eight more were driving on.
It was the next night that 1 saw the
Btriding Martians. Boilers on stIlts"
heard them called later. saw them
by flashes Of lightning and the glow
Of countless fires, clanking machines
100 feet high, moving upon three g.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-24
RepoTt Of the condition OF the
National Bank of MlddlebuT

at Middlebury in the State of Vermont, at the
close of business on September 8. 1920.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts 34b7,247 IS
OVerdrafts, unsecured 3,453 10
u. S. Bonds deposited to secure
circulation, (par value) 100000 90
Owned and unpledged $3.50 90 26l $50 90
Bonds and securities (olher than
u. s. securtiesJ pledged as
collateral for State or other de-
posits postal excluded or
bills payable 1900 90
Securities other than u. S. bonds
mot including stocks)owned
and unpledged l9962s 10 2l9O28 IL
Stock of Federal Reserve Bank
so per cent of subscription 1900 90
Value of banking house,
owned and unincumbered 10000 90
Furniture and fixtures 5000 90
Real estate owned other
than banking house 5000 90
Lawful reserve with Federal
- Reserve Bank 1882 GO
Cash in vault and net amounts
due from national banks SF.982 50
Checks on banks located outside
OF city or town of report
ing bank and other
y, cash items 1888 70
Redemption fund with
U. S. Treasurer and due from
US Treasurer 10000 90
Interest earned but not collected
approximation Notes and
Bills receivable not past due 1000 90
Other assets, If any 1851 36
Total. l,lSO,SO9 80
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in 100000 90
Surplus fund, 10000 90
Undivided Profits. 79,477 20
Less current expenses, in
terest, and taxes paid $500 26 67277 O3
Interest and discount collected
or credited in advance of
maturity and not earned
(approximate) 1900 90
Circulating notes outstanding 1860 90
Net amounts due to banks, bank
ers, and trust companies in
the United States and for
eign countries (other than in
cluded in items 20 or SOJ Loss So
Certified checks outstanding 50 90
Cashiers checks on own bank
outstanding 14,077 90
Individual deposits subject to check 1892 282 az
Certificates of deposit due in
less than 80 days (Other than
for money borrowed) 5ll 95
Dividends unpaid 1870 90
Other time deposits 1885 81
Bills payable, other than with
Federal Reserve Bank lin
GLIDING all obligations rep
resenting money borrowed
other than rediscOunts) 10000 90
Total 1,13O,8O9 90
Of the total loans and discounts shown above. the
amount on which interest and discount was
charged at rates in excess of those permitted
by law (Sec. 5l97, Rev. Stat,) Exclusive Of
notes upon which total charge not to exceed
so cents was made) was 2,7l8 40. The num-
Der of such loans was 60.
STATE OF VERMONT,
County of Addison, S.
I, ROBERT F. PININEY, CASHIER
of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
ROBERT f. PINNEY. CASHIER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this goth
day of September, 1920.
ALBERT w. DICKENS,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest
CHAs. E. PINNEY,
JOHN f. WEEKS,
JOHN A. FLETCHER,
Directors.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-24

There are two reasons why some
people don't mind their own business.
One is that they haven't any mind,
and the other that they haven't any
business.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-24

These goods are all in Al condition.
If you want something good, THIS
is your opportunity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

nothing about it. We like to con-
slider Perth Amboy one OF the most
progressive and up-to-date cities IN
the country, but what are we to say
in answer to the charge that we are
one Of the worst booze towns to be
found anywhere and that local au-
thorities connive at the ~lawlessness?
II we cannot have respect for the
law, no matter whether we approve
Of it or not, civilized government is
lost. It Is the lack of respect for
law that breeds such unsettled con-
Gitions as we find all about us. One
of the sworn duties of the police is
to uphold the law. whether it De
CITY. state or federal. The police Of
this city must know that the law Is
being openly violated and they are
negligent in their duty in not doing
all in their power to enforce respect
for the law and arrest the guilty
parties.
II the chief OF police thinks the
law regarding the sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors is none of his business it
is time the mayor dislllusioned him.
If the mayor fails. we appeal TO
Prosecutor Stricken. In the mean
time it might be well for the person
appointed by the federal government
to enforce the volstead law in New
Jersey to turn his attention hither.
Some action should be taken to
save the city from the greater dis
grace that awaits it If present con-
ditions are not remedied at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Ripping Rhymes
Summer Days.

6uAIlAllCT DdyS.
A summe sun now hands us one,
and paints our maps with freckles;
we cry, Gee Whit" For cooling
fizz we blow our hard-earned shek-
els. Though summers bad, and from
the grad we willingly would drive 1t,
some simple rules not taught in
schools may help US to survive it.
The heat will fay that bonehead jay
who's prone to be a g~lutton, who
iercely eats all kinds of meats, in
Guiding pork and mutton. The sane
galoots who live on fruits endure the
summer grandly: the sun may fry
the whole blamed sky, and they'll re-
gard it blandly. I cut out hams and
feed on yams. which cool my fevered
bunions; 1 sidestep cheese and from
the trees I pluck the fragrant onions.
Rich pies and cakes, and chops and
steaks, I find there is a curse on; ]
eat no more than / can store with
comfort in my person. And so I live
and smile and give sage counsel
while 1 frolic, while those who eat
large slabs OF meat are doubled up
with collie. 1 have eschewed all
heating food, I've sidestepped beer
and skittles, and all my tunes are
based on prunes and other whole
some vittles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
IN cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY

To Clara Cushman, James Tyrell and Ken
meth Tyrsll:
By virtue of an order of the Court of
Chancery made on the day of the date
Amboy Mortgage & Investment Co., Is
complainant and you and others are de-
PENDANTS. you are required to appear.
plead, answer or demur to the bill of
complaint on or before the 18th day of
September next. or that in default there
OF such decree be made against you as
the Chancellor shall think equitable and
just. Ssxs
The said bill is filed for the partition of
certain iaads and premises in the city of
Perth Amboy. nj. whereof Jsmes E. TyrelI
died seized and known as lots No. 176 and
one half o. lot No. i75 on a MAJ of lands
OF the Perth Amboy Manufacturing Co.,
Bounded Aortherly by Broad Street.
Easterly by lot No. III. SCutherly by lots
Nos. 1855 ah1 159. Westerly by half OF lot
No. lit. the said Westerly line being dis
tant from the Easterly line Of High Street
1877 l-2 feet said premises being AIS
feet wide and 100 feet deep. And you
Clara Cushman are made a defendant be-
cause you ara the wife Of the late Edward
Tyrell, deceased and as such have or claim
to have some interest iE said lands and
premises by virtue of YOUR inchoate right
Of dover therein.
And you James Tyrell and Kenneth Ty-
rell are made defendants because you are
such claim to have some interest in the
said lands and premises.
Dated July 10th. 1920.
LEO GILDBERGER,
Solicitor of CompL.
175 Smith Street,
Perth Amboy. n. ].
ts17s-7-ss-4t-oew-fri
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

1.-THE stars incline. but do not COM
pei"
Saturday. August Z, 1920.
Copyright, 1920, by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Astrologers read this as an I'M
certain day. Neptune and Mercury
rule strongly for good. but Venus
and Saturn are adverse.
Ministers should benefit II they
represent progressive movements,
especially if they champion indus
trial reforms.
During this sway the mind is like
ly to be especially sensitive TO i'm
p~ressions. 1t is an suspicious time
for accult experiments or investi-
cations.
Writing of every sort unless it
carries love messages has a most
favorable rule.
There is a sign reading as presae-
ing communication by means of tel
epathy before many years have
passed. Scientists will work sue
cessfully on methods of : thought
t~ransference, the seers toretell.
The Moon today is in a siga be-
1ieved to increase all sort of uncer-
tainties, especially those that affect
decisions regarding women.
Venus gives warning that discre-
ton is the better part of valor on
the part of women who engage in
political work.
Cynicism and pessimism may be
encouraged by the planets of this
configuration, but a positive and
hopeful state of mind should be Gull
tivated.
+ New York comes under a sway
that seems to cause much discomfort
among jewellers in the city.
Food will not be less costly, II the
stars are read Alright, until after an
other harvest-time.
Moral conditions that shock the
public sense of decency may he un-
covered in more than one great city
and a reform movement of sensa-
tional character viii be started al
this time.
Women may suffer from envyingi
and jeaIousies while this planetary
rule prevails. Lessons in charity
and kindness may be taught By
some extraordinary event.
The President ONE under
sway making for new honors and
the recognition OF past service Il
the nation.
Persons whose birthdate Il is havs
the augury of benefits from friends
Young ONE will have offers o.
marriage
Children born on this day ma,
meet with many vicissitudes-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
THE CTTY's

The increasing number Of
"drunks' noticed on the streets Of
this city ought to be a cause of con-
Germ to the authorities. Especially.
in view of the testimony of n CT
the witnesses IN the Roessler e
Hasslacher Chemical Company's
robbery trial. it would seem as If
something should be done to find
out where all the illegal sale of
liquors is going on. This ought not
to be a difficult thing to do.
Chief of Police Burke, when ask
ed about the evidence of liquor sell
ing in this city in direct violation OF
the law. said that it was up to the
federal authorities" It would APP
pear from this that. as far as the
local authorities are concerned, the
city Is to be allowed to run wide
open. Perhaps it is this understand
ing among the liquor dealers that
has caused them to become so bold
1t is even said that some saloons
that closed when the volstead aci
went into effect either have or are
preparing to open again.
Surely this is a mighty poor repu.
tation for the city. And. if tn,
chief Of police is to be believed. TIL
local authorities are going to d
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Fire Alarm Boxes

a5-Smith Street and Central r. r.
26-Market and First Streets.
z7-Madison Avenue and Paterson IT.
as-High and Lewis Streets
35-Smith end High Streets.
s6-New Brunswick Ave. and New 81
37-Smith and State Streets.
42-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works.
43-Buck.n. nam Ave. and Hartford ~.
45-Commerce and Front Streets.
46-State and Washington Streets.
47-High and Washington Streets.
54-State and Buckingham Ave.
55-Parker *. and Pulaski Ave.
56-Hall Ave. and Charles st.
Estate and Wayne Streets.
5s-Near United Lead Works.
59-Maurer.
e2-Washington and First Streets.
6s-New Brunswick Ave. n Elm street.
s4-Smith Street and Watson Ave.
6~5-Commerce and State Streets
72-Front End Smith Streets.
73-Water and Gordon Streets
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon street.
sl-Brace and Hanson Avenues.
32-Smith and Herbert Streets.
STANDBY Ave. and Washington 81.
s4-Lehigh Ave. and Stanford Street.
s5-Near City Hospital.
s7-Amboy and Hall Avenues.
S6-Cleveiand and Brace Avenues.
92-Amboy Ave-. n Inslee Street.
e3-Lawrence and Francis Streets.
94-Neville and tombstone Streets.
23-Raritan Copper Works.
24-Market and Sheridan streets-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

ut isn't hard to cure yourself of
insomnia" said the Fat Man.
How do you do it?" asked the
Thin Man.
When you get into bed at night,
just make up your mind that you are
going L stay awake all night" re-
piled the Fat Man. And human ma
.ture is so contrary hat you'll soon
fall asleep"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

IN cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY
Esther BelaIsky, Petitioner, VS.. Michael
Belafsxy. Defendant.
To MICHAEL BELAFSKY:
BY virtue Of an order Of the Court of
Chancery OF New Jersey. made on the
fourteenth day OF July. 1920. in a certain
cause wherein Esther Bciafsky is petit
TONER and you are defendant. you are
required 10 appear. and plead. answer or
demur to petitioners petition on or before
the hftesnsh day Of September. next. or
in default thereof. such decree will be
taken against you as the Chancellor shall
think equitable and just.
The object of said suit Is to obtain a
decree II divorce. dissolving the mar
Rage between you and the said petitioner.
Dated. July 14rh. 1920.
HARRY s. MEDINETS.
Solicitor OF Petitioner.
+F7 Smith st,
Perth Amhoy. N. J..
17sss-7-se-lt osa Fri.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Luke McLuke Says

Luke McLuke Says
The man who is always grumbline
about his lot in life can't understand
why other people are not satisfied
with what they have.
AS a fat mi grows fatter she
is willing to admit that they are
making bath tubs smaller than they
used to make them.
A widow never realizes what a
paragon of virtue her late husband
was until she reads his obituary.
If Damon and Pythias had lived
today we doubt that either would
have shared his last quart with the
other.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
ADVANCE OF RoLsHEvIsM


The average American looks on
with more or less indifference at the
advance of the Bolsheviki forces
into Poland. 1t is the same attitude
we assumed when the nations Of
Europe began mobilizing their
troops in 1914. But just as we af-
terward found that the mobilizing
of troops in 1914 vitality affected us,
so are we likely to suddenly awaken
to the true danger there Is for
America and American institutions
in the spread of the soviet govern
ment ideas.
1t is becoming more and more
apparent that the signing of the
armistice between Germany and the
allies did not bring peace. We like
to think it did and we proceeded to
get our troops home as quickly as
possible and demobilize them with
out even waiting for a peace treaty
to be signed.
In the meantime numerous wars
have been going on in different
parts of Europe-wars that would
have been deemed Of considerable
Importance had they occurred be-
fore the great war was fought. They
have been going on just as embers
here and there continue to burn
after the main confagration has
been put out.
Now one of these burning embers
has begun to blaze brightly. causing
considerable alarm. II the Bolshev-
Xxi enter Warsaw. as nov seems
probable, and set up the soviet
government over Poland coming in
direct contact with Germany, there
Is grave danger that. assisted by
those now in control of Russia, the
Reds of Germany will arise again
and possibly gain the upper hand.
Once this is done the border line
of France again becomes the from
tier of freedom-the very outpost of
all u boasted Christian civilization.
With Europe thus overrun, what
are we to do about 1t?
1t is well known that the soviet
doctrine is the doctrine of world
revolution. They will not stop with
Europe alone once those countries
have been captured. America can
not maintain her aloofness in such
a state of affairs. We must help
save Europe in order to save our-
selves. 1t was the realization OF
this in regard to the militarism OF
Germany that was one of the main
causes Of us getting into the World
War. How much better it would
be to fight Germany in France than
in America, it was argued and il
was effective.
But If we were willing to help
save Europe from German militar-
ism so as to save ourselves, how
much more necessary it is for us to
help save Europe from Bolshevism
in order to prevent the dreaded
propaganda from spreading here?
Here is something for those who
are opposing Americas participation
in the League of Nations, claiming
that the United States should attend
only to her own affairs. to think
about. Incidentally. those Republi-
al senator's who, through personal
hatred Of President Wilson, prevent
ed America from doing a real mans
part in bringing about a lasting
peace when there was an opportu-
nifty to do SO. must have troubled
consciences today when they realize
their own responsibility in the pres
emit desperate situation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

The Associated Press Is exclusively en-
tilted 70 IT, use for publication OF all news
DISPATCHES credited to It or not otherwise
rre,ined In this paper and also the local
neAs published herein.
RI. Ev ENING NEWS Is also 3 member
81 the American Newspapers Punl'shsrs
Association and the Audit Bureau Of circu-
lasian.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

II politics are the cause for all
the rows in Europe we can look for
the worst.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

Blessings never come singly," re-
marked Mrs. Gabb.
They don't eh?" growled Mr..
Gabb. II would swap year of
single blessedness for twenty years
of married life"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

A Democratic wife with a hem
pecked Republican husband is two
votes for the Democrats.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

"Our children now are ripper
Than they were," said old Pap;
when Mother used the slipper.
And Father used the strap"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Strangel

"a standing account
Is a queer thing" said Duns;
The longer 1t stands.
The longer IL runs"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Turf

Let your light shine before men,"
advised Mr.. Goodman, as he handed
the Rounder q Gospel tract.
How can i when there's no place
to go to get lit up?" demanded the
Rounder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

His laziness oft makes me sigh,
His is a hopeless case, / fear;
I'll get him to the front If I
Must stand and kick him in the
ear.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

If profiteers have been the cause
for any new profane words they
haven't reached this far.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

Some mems idea of freedom go
no farther than a bottle of beer and
an electric fan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

The size of a mans head depends
on the number of cylinders in his
car.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

Don't growl and grumblel
Grin and cheeri
We have a record
Crop this year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Bits ofBy-Play

BY LUKE McLUKE
Copyright, 1920. by The Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

against the way the state highways
are being managed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

Sad!
They took away my wine,
They took away my beer;
But if they take away the women,
I'll turn Bolshevik I fear.
B. A. D..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
The Dead.

The rich mans dead, he breathes nc
more
And here's the bitter pill:
His corpse was almost cold before
They tried to break the will.
Luke McLuke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

Our Daily Special.
Few OF The Girls Are AS Thin AS
The Stockings They Are Wearing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

Names Is Names.
r. E. Marks lives in Bolton, Texas
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Oh. Look Who's Here!
(The Independent

REMARKABLE REMARKS.
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge-The Cover
nor chooses all my clothes.
Lima Cavalieri-The number of
your freckles depends greatly on the
color of the wells you wear
Queen Marie of Rumania-If a
Queen goes around shabby and red
nosed it makes a great deal of diff
ference.
Luke McLuke A clean shave
would do more to improve a wo-
mans complexion than cold cream
and powder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Fair Warningi

We desire to notify those who held
up banks that Thomas Will Fite is
employed by the Farmers and Me-
chanics' National Bank, of FIT.
Worth, Texas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Isn't This Lovely Weather!

Cad. in Norwood (O.)-l Enterprise.
c. T. JOHNSON
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Office with DR.. Rollie Sutton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

The poor mans dead, he breathes no
more,
Now mark mems curious ways,
The lips which had been still before
All join to sing his praise.
Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
GOSH

GOSnt
OF course 1t is none of our bust
ness. But Robert Robb has a garage
in Crooksville, Ohio.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
oh, Joyi

Gasoline costs money. but you can
find Free Oates in Dayton, Ohio.
Noticei
II Miss Ophelia Sausage, of Nor
ton, Miss, will stick to the milk and
cracker diet for a while, Well have
one of the Club physicians fix her up
a cure for her dyspepsia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06

Wen Take a Sniff, Jack!
Notice on menu card of Sinton
Hotel, Cincinnati:
The Former Bar Has Been Con-
verted Into A Sniff And Chess
Room"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-06
Daily Horoscope
saturday. August Z. 1920.

'The stars incline. but do not COM
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25
Plaid Skirts for Golf

are OF COTTON material, knifepeaed at $s.75. Wool
knife-pleated or box-pleated are $9.75 to $3o
CMarket)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

beginning Of q new
friendship.D