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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27
LYMAN WHITMAN DEAD
Well Known Weybridge Man Victim Of
Pneumonia

Lyman B. Whitman died at his home
in Weybridge yesterday forenoon fol-
lowing a ten-days' illness of influenza
which developed pneumonia.
Mr.. Whitman was born in Wey-
bridge, May 81, 1876, the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace Whitman. He mar
ried Miss Jennie MacNeil of Colchester,
for five years a successful teacher in
the Graded school here, who survives
him, also four sons, Briggs, aged TO-,
Neil, s, Dana, 6, and Kent, aged 4
years, his mother, Mrs. Wallace Whit
man, two sisters Mrs. Allen Warner of
Weybridge, Mrs. Stephen Curtis of
Fresno, Calf, two brothers, John of
Middlebury and Watson of Ticon-
deroga. He was a member of Union
Lodge, No. 2, f. and A. NJ
The funeral will be held at the Con-
gregational church in Weybridge to-
morrow afternoon at O'clock with
burial in Weybridge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27
DEATH OF HARRY WILLIAMS
Finally Succumbs to Spinal Injuries
Received in Football Game

A telegram was received by rela-
tives in Bridport Monday telling OF
the death Of Harry Williams of Gales
burg, Ill. Harry Witheren Williams
was born in Addison, June 20, 1901, the
son of Mark p and Georgiana Wither-
ell Williams. While he was very young
his parents moved to the Williams
homestead in Bridport which was their
residence until after the death of Mr.
Williams in December 1911 Six years
ago Harry and his mother moved to
Galesburg, ILL.,, where he was a student
in the high school. An account has
been given in these columns of his
very serious injury last November in a
football contest AT that time it seem
ed his death blow, then, after expert
attention by eminent physicians, hopes
were entertained of his recovery but
last week news came that he was worse
and the end came Sunday morning 1t
is expected the funeral will be held at
the Bridport Congregational Church to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27
FOUR HATS ARE IN
GUBERNATORIAL RING

The political situation has been given
an unexpected flip by the announce
ment of James A. Hartness of Spring
field as candidate for the republican
nomination for governor. The an
nounCement was sent out by John T.
Gushing editor of the St. Albans Mes
senger, who was associated with Mr..
Hartness in the business of food adj
ministration during the war.
Before the Hartness announcement
was cold, a communication was re-
ceived from Fred H. Babbit of Bellows
Falls announcing his candidacy for the
governorship. The announcement was
brief and stated that Mr.. Babbitt had
not yet formulated his platform, but
would probably make the campaign in
part on the issues of good roads, teach
ers' salaries and continuance of the
state board of control and the present
business system of the state.
Immediately following came the an
nouncement from St. Johnsbury that
Curtis S. Emery of Newport would
positively announce his candidacy for
the nomination very soon. Mr. Emery
was formerly collector of the port of
Memphremagog, taking that position
when the district was divided about
1905. He was born in Brookfeld, rep
resented Chelsea in the Legislature of
1888, also in 1898 and 1900 He was
senator from Orange county in 1902,
served on the staff of Gov. E. c. Smith
and was a member of the republican
state committee in 1904.
Mr. Emery was educated for the bar,
practised in Chelsea for some years,
was for some time in the banking bus
mess and has been connected with tele-
phone companies, insurance companies
and many other local enterprises. He
has always been prominent in town,
county and state politics and at diff
ferent times has held nearly all local
public offices.
When the various announcements
were reported to Lieut. Gov. Mason S.
Stone, whose name has been promi-
nently mentioned as a candidate, he
merely said 'I intend to make
statement soon" and declined to dis
cuss the subject further The general
impression in Montpelier is that Mr.
Stone will not be a candidate under
the conditions described
Mr.. Babbitt is the president of the
Continued on page FOUR
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27
IVES& SHAMBO
Lightning and Defective Chinneys

More fire property
Vermont and threequarte of the farm by
either lightning defective chimney and heating apparatus
Our shows that the installation of lightning rods
approved by this Company largely lightning
Our regular buildings equipped 10
Defective chmnys and defective heating should be i'm
medy repair defective chimney should immediate
ly taken down a point perfectly read
The fire loss this country the approximately
fourth the of the Civil War The educated during
the late everything and the lack of immediate
on the installation of lightning making and
repairs lack of and almost criminal
Every property has his individual duty.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27
SCHOOLS TO REOPEN,
CONDITIONS BETTER

District Health Officer George F.
Edmunds of Bristol gave permission
yesterday for the reopening of all the
Middlebury Schools next Monday. The
epidemic of influenza which two weeks
ago led DR., Edmunds to order the
closing of the schools is believed to be
under sufficient control to warrant the
reopening. The Sunday Schools at the
various churches will also meet as
usual this week.
p. S. Murray, manager of the motion
pictures at the Town Hall, had not
definitely learned this morning whether
the movies" would be permitted to re-
open next week and if so, he was un-
able to say what the program would
be. He will make announcement later
in some other way if the movies do
reopen
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27
EMPTY COAL BINS
FAST FILLING UP

The hope held out in last Fridays
Register that the coal famine would be
broken that day was fulfilled and the
yards of E. E. Wisell have been scenes
of feverish activity all this week. There
were many pathetic and some almost
comcal scenes in the scramble for fuel
last Sunday and Monday but in most
cases it was a serious affair for many
households had for some time been
heating with nothing better than green
wood
In addition to the four single teams
and four double teams which Mr. Wis
ell kept busy, several other teams were
pressed into service and from Friday
to Wednesday seven cars of coal were
unloaded and delivered, mostly in
small lots of half ton or so. Even a
couple of college boys commandeered
one team and on Sunday carried a
sled load of coal to Wesley Murdock' S,
where several people were i'll.
Although the worst of the shortage
may be over there are still many
empty bins and Mr.. Wisell has been
given something of a setback in his
optimism about further deliveries
when he received yesterday news that
two cars of hard coal which he had or
dered from Pennsylvania mines had
been diverted by the Railroad Admins
tration to points in New York State.
This is the first instance of the Gov
ernment's diversion of anthracite coal
and it had been understood that no
hard coal would be seized. Mr.. Wisell
is still hopeful that the twenty cars or
more which he has ordered will get
through in time to avoid any further
hardship but he is largely at the mercy
of the railroads and cannot definitely
foretel the situation
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27
CREAMERY MANAGEMENT
NOW CHANGING HANDS

G. M Hayward who for l3 years has
been with the Middlebury Creamery
Company, will move next Monday to
Poland Springs, Me, to manage an
other creamery for the Coon's Ice
Cream Company His successor here
will be John Lucia, Jr, who has been
second in charge.
Mr. Hayward is widely known among
dairymen of this section. For eleven
years he was with the old Cooperative
Creamery, and when that plant was
taken over by the Coon's Ice Cream
Company two years ago, he was re-
tanned as manager, and the plant re-
tanned the name of the Middlebury
Creamery. 1t is located north of the
railroad station. not far from the Addi-
son County Cooperative Dairy Com
pany's plant. but on the opposite side
of the railroad
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27
TOWN MEETING
TUESDAY MORNING

TOWN VOTERS: Male or fe-
male citizens 2l years of age who
have taken the Freeman's Oath
and whose taxes have been paid.
There are over a hundred voters
who will lose their right of fran
chise next Tuesday unless their
taxes are paid prior to that date.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27
AN ARCTIC AUTO HERE
Mr.. Blackmer Substitutes Runners for
Wheels on Ford Car

mLs oldIhluCI OuUollIuICo NullhClo lOl
Wheels on Ford Car
The people of Middlebury and ada
cent towns are being treated to a
novelty for this part of the country in
the shape of an automobile. The car
which was a Ford touring car is the
property of Arthur ]. Blackmer, and
has been altered over into a roadster
the axles have been narrowed up to
run in a sleigh track, upon the front
wheels a set of runners have been at
tached and two extra wheels, making
four in all, have been placed on the rear
axle to give the machine more trac-
ton in the deep snow The machine,
which was designed by Roy Robbins
and William Zeno, has made several
trips to Shoreham and Weybridge
through the snow drifts and can go
anywhere that a horse can, and on
smooth roads it slips along at a thirty
mile gait
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27

The best and most important part
of every mans education is that which
he gives himself. -Gibbon
Exaggeration is a blood relation to
falsehood and nearly as blamable.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-02-27

Success is the result of a mental
attitude, and the right mental atti-
tude will bring success in everything
you undertake. %. w. Holmes
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
Used or Useful?

whatever legislators who
appear to Goodrich sufficiently to at
tack the public be asserted that their action
R7aswi timely warning
legislature OF united Kept
the public utility overwhelming
sentiment for commission
the 1t has
Quoted unfaing faith in the ability of
politicians opposition to its existence that might exist
Whether is misplaced O. TO be
The platform the adjustment of useless
classification thousands Indiana citizens who
frankly and openly useless body of public officials
orders medium of its secretary
understand the Importance the state
part of his time
writing campaign propaganda republican directing pr
mary candidate.
is equally Indiana
taxpayers the publicity the republican
ationaIco Chicago.
make Goodrich president
much benefit either
to Goodrich
Hayness qualities
method compelling the Citizens
Company with the city
dianapois.
with Indianapolis News has rot in
INVISIBLE improved
much general public they from
The for public utility commissioners
mistaken We assured the unim
gentlemen
Of n official positions.
public utility situation in Indiana today
public guidance
very gentlemen
services in the public behalf
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
Not on GoOdrich's Pro gram

while member Of Jim Goodrichs legislature
Indianapolis with
dependent program
attention.
government
Q public officials.
program
similar bill embodied in the state laws how long
successful proceedings
the would Sheriff Miller still
holding office unchaIenged?
Would Prosecutor Adams still be levying tribute in the form
gambling dives?
of
the a jury?
purchasing
garbage plant from i'm md
still covering evidence
institutions?
the state Of s entitled?
In holders in
officials would
in which they conducted?
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
RULE OF ELEVEN.

Q. Who invented the rule of eleven"
used in bridge whist, and why does it
work? J. l. l..
A. This rule follows mathematical
principle and was discovered rather than
invented by r. It. Foster in 1881.
The cards in the various suits run from
two 20 fourteen, the ace taking the value
of fourteen.
When the fourth best card of the suit
is led, since there are three better ones
in the leaders hand, the number in the
other three hands that will take the card
led will be found by subtracting from
eleven the number of pips on the card
led.
The declarer can count the takers" In
his own hand and dummy, and will know,
therefore, how many are IN the hand Of
the leaders partner
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
Pathetic

the wenyfour prisoner
county week touched
Sheriff Miller surepay boarders
matters bit stole his automobile
from parking the Jail
subject landlords
boardr who
unpaid bill pros
pect;
so to o
again a satisfactory list of boarders.
episode bit dscouraging
presence
compensation.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
Wanted, an Address

follower o a
nshin pole Of the oneiece
artificial pole that sections
would undoubtedly cherish
of the 10000 fngeng the Riverside hatchery
transplaned various points
portion
small mouth black variety.
Think of these
dress Of these growing fshhad
ton of their only joyous
when worms grasshoppers
the a3stoeratic imitation
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
BLACK HOLE OF CALCUTTA"

Q. What is meant by "Black Hole Of
Calcutta 2" 2. S. IT.
A. This name was given to a cell in
Calcutta in which a party of English
were confined on the night Of June 20,
1885, The garrison Of the fort connected
with the English factory at Calcutta was
captured by the Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula
who caused all the prisoners taken to be
confined in a room eighteen feet by four
teen feet ten inches. This cell had only
two windows, obstrueted by a veranda.
or the 1856 people who spent the night
in a horror of thirst, heat and agony
from pressure, only twenty three sur
vived the experience.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
ALFALFA.

@. What is the oldest forage crop
grown, and what is the best2 L. w. A.
A. Alfalfa is the oldest plant so far
as known, to be cultivated solely for
forage. 1t was grown by the Greeks and
Romans. According to Pliny, it was in
troduced into Greece from Media at the
time of the Persian wars with King
Darius, about 40 B. G. Media or Persia
is probably the region of it's original
culture. Red clover is the most important
Of all leguminous forage crops, both on
account of its high value as feed and
from the fact that 1t can be so we'll en-
ployed in rotations.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
ELEPHANTs, TrsKs-

Q. How much do the tusks of ele-
plants weigh?
A. An average tusk weighs about six
ty pounds, but some are found weighing
as much as ITO pounds. &
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
JUNE MARRIAGES.

Q. Why are so many people married
in June? I. s. +.
A. In the. time Of ancient Rome. Juno
wife Of Jupiter, was the patroness OF
happy marriages.
May, named for the Goddess Maia, was
considered unpropitious. while March was
named for Mars, the God Of War. and
would therefore be a poor time to marry,
since family disputes might follow.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
sWIMMING CHANNET,.

Q. Has any one ever succeeded in
swimming the English channel?
NJ V. S.
A. Capt. Matthew Webb in 1875 sue
ceeded in swimming from Dover to Calais
IN twenty-one hours and forty-hve min
utes. On Sept. 3 and 6. 1911. Thomas W
Burgess. an Engllshman resident in Paris,
swan from South Portland, Ehgland, to
lie Chatelet, France. The time was
twenty-four hours and thirty-hve minE
utes.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
MONEY ORnER PAYMENT

Q. How long does 1t take a postoffice
to pay you for a money order that has
been lost? j.. l..
A. The postoffice department states
that thirty-six days must elapse from
the time an order is issued before a
duplicate money order may be obtained.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
EARTHQUAKES

Q. What causes earthquakes? A. G.
A. The origin of earthquakes has been
traced to two principal causes, the first
of which is tectonic, and the second, vol
canic.
The former refers to movements in the
earth's crust, known as faults. possibly
caused by the shrinking of the interior
of the earth by reason of cooling.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

What causes earthqIakes7 This de-
partment of The Times tells you. If you
have a question to ask, send 1t with n
2-cent stamp to The Indiana Daily Times
information bureau, Frederic ]. Haskin,
director, Washington, d. c., and the an
swer will be mailed direct to you.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
KENO GOOSE,

Q. What Is a keno goosel II. F.
A Keno is a form of lotto used in
gambling, in which numbered balls are
taken one by one from the spout of a
receptacle called a keno goose.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
APPLE CROP.

Q. What are the prospects for good
apple crop this year, w. A.
a. The June l condition Of apples
forecasts a commercial crop OF 80. 6s3 900
barrels. which is 100000 barrels more
than the 1919 crop and an increase Of
about 6000, 900 over the 1918 yield
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
SNAKES CHARMING BIRDS.

y. DO snakes charm birds. Il. .. n.
A. The bureau of biological survey
states that snakes do not charm birds in
the understood sense of the word
charm" The instructive fear that a
bird or small animal, such as a rabbit
has for snake paralyzes the muscles
OF the bird or animal and prevents its
escsp ping from the snake.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
SUGAR FoR CANDY.

Q. What part of the available sugar is
used for candy and drinks? G. A. c.
A According to late statement COM
piled by Herbert Hoover, over one-third
Of our sugar is used by the candy, sweet
drinks and other manufacturers of non
essentials.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
OIL DRILLING.

Q. How much does it cost to drill an
oil well In southern Texas? T. 1. E..
A. The approximate cost of drilling
an oil we'll is 81 900 for 1000 feet; $4,000
for 1000 feet; 1000 for 1900 feet, and
100000 for 1000 feet.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
WOOD. LuMBER. TIMBER.

Q. What is the difference between
wood" lumber" and ''timber?" A. l..
A. The term wood" is of general ap-
plication and covers both timber and
lumber
Timber" is wood suitable for use in
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
GRASS STAINS.

O. How can grass stains be removed
from clothes? c. HI.
A. Hot water and soap and thorough
rubbing will usually remove the stains.
If 1t is a material that such treatment
would injure, 1t should be sponged with
grain or wood alcohol.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
GOLF PRoFEssIONALs.

q. How many golf professionals ARE
there in this country? L. q. r.
A. According to the Spalding list,
there are 1872 regularly employed golf
professionals in the United States.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
DAK-RrNGALoWs.

Q. What are dak bungalows 7. b. G.
A. These are small one-storied houses
erected by the British government in
India.
They are set along the military roads
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

buildings, carpentry, ETC., whether in the
tree or cut and seasoned.
1t is also applied to forest land covered
by trees producing such wood. "Lum
Der" is timber which has been sawed or
split for use as beams, boards, planks,
etc.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

at intervals Of ten to fifteen miles for the
use Of travellers, who may enjoy rest and
hospitality for twenty -four hours at a
cost Of about 40 cents.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

FOUR MEN Marion couny grand
there is possibility that the pnei
Sill be completed the coming election
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

ANYHOW should be little confidence in
ability of spend S0O0000O for
soldiers memorial appropriation solely
that ground
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

BUSH thinks adjourn this week. but then
leaders could be made to see that
he tax law was not possible under constitution
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
BoOKs FoR RLTND.

Q. How many people in the United
States can read books written for the
blind? How fast can they be read?
r. z. U.
A. There are about 10000 readers us
ing Braille type in this country.
Blind persons can read about as fast
as the average person would read aloud.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

CONGRATULATIONS the fact that after two
of delay the Thighh roads have finally
Teen connected
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

AFTER WHILE that ought to know will get into
as to made by the third session
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

TRA Wyckor has found that is not necessary
the miIkman to his prices-again
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

5Chicago Detroit, st. Louis, G. Logan Payne & Co.
New York, Boston, Payne. Burns Smith, Inc.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-05-08
HIRAM EVIDENTLY A SN0RER
Faithful Wife Thought She Recog-
mixed porcine Lamentations as
Made by Her lord and Master.

An amazingly fat couple boarded a
sleeping ear just before the train
pulled out 81 the Pennsylvania station
10 New York, and soon retired. the
woman tnking the lower berth and the
uan the upper OF section. Il was
necessary TO enlist the aid Of the por-
Ter AMI a couple of friendly passcn-
gers to enable the man 10 attain 10
hi, lofty couch. hut Il waS accom-
pu>hed and the car presently became
quIpt
Some time during the night the
tain was held mp on siding. and. as
L happened. the sleeping car was
stopped right alongside a car loaded
with uncomfortable and loudly protest
Ing hogs. the noise Of whose lamenta-
lions assembled TO the stars.
"Oh. Lord :" the occupant OF the low
p berth was heard 20 moan. Just
listen 20 that Hiram has started TO
saorin' and can't get up there To
clahe him turu overt"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-05-08
HIS CHANCE TO GET EVEN
Ex-Buck's Opportunity for Revenge on
Former Top Sergeant Too
Good TO Miss.

The exbuck was hack at his old pre-
war trade, In which the tools consisted
~ a pocket fiashlight aud black silk
handkerchief. Inside the darkened
house all was silent, save for the
heav5 breathing Of the man who lag
asleeT on the bed.
11if burglar gathered up his spoils
watch, money and a few odds and
ends Of more or less value-and turned
To make his departure. Then. obey
ing an impulse, he turned the light on
the man in the bed and let it creep up
until It reached the face
MY Cod" he gaSped. My old top
sergeant"
For a moment he hesItated. Then,
forming sudden resolution, he tip
toed over to the bureau and"
Set the alarm for a. m.-Home
Sector
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-05-08
liquid or Tablet Form
Sold Everywhere
Ask Four Dealer
Tree Surgery.

Another new and growing work akin
to forestry. is tree surgery. This was
originated by an Ohio man. who now
maintains p school to train his work
ers. all of whom find employment with
the company at the satisfactory com
pletion of the course. This work is
interesting. scientific. well paid and
gives a boy 2 wholesome out-of-door
life.-Boys' Life.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-05-08
The Poor Thlno.

Grace (all excited) dear. have
you seen tie latest wrinkle?
Belle Cooking ia mirror)-Where is
It? I've just had a massage and the
maaseuse said she left no wrinkles
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-05-08
An Awful calIdown.

The Funny Editor-What's wrong
with my column? / thought II had
been pretty good.
The Managing Fditor--Good Why
It's the laughing stock Of the whole
city.