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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-04-08

heart; she's starving herself" he wor-
ried as he hastily swallowed his meal.
After day or ,wo he went back to the
store.
The girl was there. She was wcarin:
little blue ruffle around her throat,
and one strand Of her bright hair had
really managed to curl. She blushed a
little when she saw him.
I'm sorry" he declared mendacious-
ly. But these socks are sikh bought
Isle. you know"
Il made that mistake" she admit
ted. as she substituted another pair for
the silk ones. ut is too bad you hnd
10 come again."
II did not mind-not at all" lie said
emphatically. and this time she smiled
at him. and when she smiled as She
turned around to put the red box back
on the shelf he was reminded of school
boy days and a little curly-halrcd girl
facing the blackboard, reaching up to
write something. The chalk had
dropped from her fingers, and he re-
called the frightened look on her face
as 1t dropped. But his deft hand
caught it in midair, and her Dird-llke
voice had whispered q thank YOU.
Now he leaned across the counter
with glowing face. Say" he said.
you're Mamie Lane aren't yoa?"
She gave him q startled look, but she
nodded. Nancy Lane, now" she
said.
Remember meg
"Yes."
Remember the chalky' ,r
She dimpled little and nodded
again. IL
Live in the same hOuSe2" 70
"Yes" n,
"rm coming to see you know your
brother Sam" 81
'tAll right" she said in quivcrins
voice, and he shot out Of the store;
nearly upsetting rigidly smiling floor
walked, and ut the same time apologize
Ing to wax figure wearing a palm
beach suit and minus a head.
or course you want to know how 1t
turned out. Tom married Nancy Lane,
and Of course the invention was a sue
cess. and Toms income expanded TO
meet every expense that came along.
The Fishers trade exclusively in
Browns department store, for Tom
says iovially: wonderful bargains
thcre-sot my wife there; yes, Stree ~
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never be of my use FOR anything
John Green. had to laugh at the alb
surd situation. Then, all manly ten
derness, he strolzed the golden hair OF
his young and pretty wife.
There were 4 good many changes
Mt Willow farm inside of a few weeks.
James Green caught the Texas fever,
Ethan had a chance TO Superintend an
immense Dakota farm. II was rather
lonely after they left. Then Mrs.
Green was taken down with rheuma-
tism. A week later the farmer, broke
limb In n runaway accident, and the
doctor prescribed invalid treatment
for both.
Little girl" said John one day,
when Madge proudly showed him the
result of her bread baking. this work
is coming pretty heavy on YOU"
ooh, john declared Mndge, II love
it,"
II was thinking that perhaps we
had better induce the old folks to SET
tie In town and give up the farm
they can afford it, t
ooh, John! give up the dear old
home? Don't think of it," pleaded
Madge. I'VE are getting along sn!en-
didly. Why, l heard father say to
mother yesterday that the little deli
cacies l made for him were making
him well faster than the doctors med
icine. Then mother said I was the
hest nurse in the world. Think of ii
poor little mel"
That evening, after Madge had Civ
Ell them some music on the piano
John drew Il paper from his pocket
covered with figures.
Father" he said there are the re-
turns from the eighty-acre field. 1
find that my scientific nonsense as
all the rest Of the farm put together,
with half the usual help"
John" exclaimed the old man.
after staring stupidity at the paper.
cts like IL dream!'
"Stubborn facts. father declared
John, chccrily. Now I've got q prop
OSitiOn Ia make. You and mother have
worked hard enough for one lifetime
Let me run tie farm. Madge will get
Sii'ilS llitSN StIi W w tlt IouSll
work."
"If my own little efforts only suit :"
broke III Madgc wistfuliy.
"Suit 20 cried the old man. "Why,
say, this broken limb of mine has
just been luxury with the fine feeding
you've given me. And, look mt NIL
all perked up with the collar and
apron you made. Why, last night /
caught her humming over one Of those
old time tunes you play for us, just
like she used to when she was q
young girl"
Mrs. Green reached over TO Madge
and pulled her towards her. She drew
the fair face down to her own and
kissed her softly, her eyes humid and
grateful.
"Yes, b1adge is Il Jewell she said.
"She is better than that! ~ cried
old Farmer Green-"shes household
angel"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Doe. Away With LonSu Climb.

Something Unusual has been accom-
plished In the completion OF the en-,
france to the Southwest museum, IN
Los Angeles. The building Is stu
ated on a high hill and until recently
1t has been necessary for pedestrians
to make a long and laborious climb
up the hill to reach the main entrance.
Now, however, the climb has been OBJ
waited by an artistic as well as prac-
teal Improvement A tunnel, 224I
feet long, was bored into the hill and;
ended in a large octagonal waiting
room, on 0he side Of which is q
twelve.passenger electric elevator
Of the automatic type. The elevator
makes q climb of 108 feet, delivering
the passenger into the main hall OF
tho museum
A mans idea OF giving the square
deal Is to himself.
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Tom Fishers ~
Bargain
BY CLARlSSA MACKlE

'S 1scl. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
1t WAS the large advertisement in
Browns window that was Tom Fish
ers nndoins. He was a young man
with large ambitions and small in
come and he lived in confident hope
That some day the income would equal
the ambition, but for while 1t seemed
impossible for The income to keep pace
with his ambition and his appetite.
~ man must eat" he told himself
ruefully as he finished his breakfast
anu went down the street toward his
little laboratory where his wonderful
invention was taking form. "a man
must eat and sleep and wear clothes
and have socks" At this moment he
saw the sign IN Browns window. "Sillz
Subsequently, priced. 50 cents pair"
-'l.isle SockS-bargain, 20 cents q
pair"
"The invention will be set back by
~ cents" he decided, entering the
shop.
He found the socks presided over by
very demure damsel in n dark blue
dress. There was q little white frill
ABOUT her throat that made her look
very young and she had delightful
shining hair that wanted to curl and
almost didn't
Socks? Silk OF liSle-fifty- mine or
twenty-nine?" she asked in birdlike
voice.
"Why do bargains always run In
nines?" he asked irreverently.
She flushed. I'm sure don't know,
but they do-and sevens and threes
and ones"
Mine is n magic number" he said
I'll take n pnir Of Mines"
'Fifty-nine or twenty-nine:" she in
quired again.
(which are the cheapest?" Tom, the
inventor. the man Of science. was los
Ing his wits, just because Il girl had
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Free Medicine.

parsilnonious as he is wealthy, Is very
fond OF getting advice free. Meeting
a well,known physician one day. he
said to him:
II am on my way home, doctor. ana
I fell very .seedy and worn out gen
orally; what !elSht to take2"
"Take q taxi" came the curt reply.
-Tit-Bits, London.
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He that II good is always great but
he that Is great 10 not always good.
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A mana idea OF giving the squarS
deal Is to himself.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
AUTO OVERTURNS WITH FOUR
BUT NO ONE IS AT ALL HURT
Harvey Russet and Party of Addison
Escape in Accident that Wrecks
Their Ford

To overturn in a Ford car after a
hurdle of fifteen feet and escape with
out even a scratch or bruiSe was the
good forunte of Harvey Russet of Ad-
olson and three companions Monday
evening at about l030 o'clock. Mr.
Russets steering wheel broke off and
the car swerved into a ditch furrow on
the side of the road near the Roscoe
place on Weybrdge street. The
speed with which the machine struck
the hump caused it to somersault for
at least fifteen feet, landing bottom
side up near the fence. Although the
top and windshield were demolished,
none of the occupants were injured.
The party was made up OF Mr.. Rus
sets sister. teacher in Ferrisburgh,
and another young man and lady.
When early next morning the garage
repair, men began to work upon the
wreck, their surprise was unanimous
that Russet and his fellow passengers
survived the mishap. A pin screw in
the steering wheel had worked loose,
releasing the wheel itself without the
drivers anticipation of the emergency.
The brake Innings had been recently
renewed but failed to hold as they had
had not been frightened after the stiff
ness had worn off, leaving the driver
helpless to control the car. Mr.. Russet
was the first to recover from the shock
of the unexpected tumble into the
ditch and raised the wreck with his
shoulders to assist his companions in
crawling out from under Get out if
you can, he said, 'T'm all right my
self" As he raised the car his sister
and friends pushed their way through
the tangled top and were surprised to
find that none had been injured in the
least
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TO MEET IN SECRECY
TUESDAY EVENING

There is to be a regular meeting
of the Board of Trustees Of the
village of Middlebury next Tues
day evening in the town clerks Of
flee. The meeting will be held in
strictest secrecy in accordance with
custom and with the resolution
voted unanimously at the last
meeting that no person acting in
the capacity of a newspaper re-
porter or editor shall be allowed
to be present at the meetings of the
Trustees, with the intention OF
publishing in any newspaper the
proceedings Of the Board, matters
voted by the Trustees only being
considered of any interest to the
public or readers of newspapers.
Admission will be refused the citi-
zens and taxpayers because the
Trustees do not want anyone to
know the manner in which they
conduct the public business,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
FATHER RUNS TRUCK
OVER HIS OWN CHILD
Little Margaret Brown Falls Under
Wheel on Fourth Birthday

Little Margaret, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Joseph Brown of Weybridge,
is making a plucky fight for life against
probably fatal injuries received Mon
day morning, her fourth birthday,
when she fell beneath the rear wheel
of her fathers two ton truck. The
child had stolen a short ride upon the
running board of the automobile and
in jumping off is thought to have slip
ped under the wheel.
The accident happened at about 9:30
O'Clock Monday morning Mr.. Brown
had started for Mddlebury with a
load of milk. At he drove out of the
yard the little girl jumped upon the
running board, unobserved by her
father at the wheel on the opposite
side AS she stood there she was con-
cealed from her parents view as her
head did not appear above the edge of
the seat. When the truck reached the
top of/the hill very near the Brown
home, the child either fell off or jump
ed off to return to the house. AS it
was she fell under the rear wheel. Her
screams were barely audible above the
roar of the engine struggling to make
the steep grade, yet loud enough to
reach a fathers ear. Mr. Brown stop
ped TO investigate the outcry that he
thought farther away and was almost
overcome to find the crushed body of
his little daughter in the track of his
own big truck He carried her to the
house unconscious and summoned DR..
S. S. Eddy of Middlebury. No bones
were found broken although the in
ternal injuries were diagnosed as ser
jous enough to cause her death within
a short time. 1t was a surprise that
the child has lived during the week and
owing to her splendid resistance it is
hoped that the feared complications
of peritonitis will not now develop
The sadness of the accident is aug
mented by the circumstances that little
Margaret had begun the celebration of
her fourth birthday Monday morning
Her injuries seemed so great that it
was expected that she would awaken
from her Inconsistencies only to re-
sumo its celebration in heaven.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
FOUR FINED IN LOCAL COURT
FOR EXCEEDING SPEED LIMIT
Mrs. Liberty and Miss Fuller With
Tommy Moore and Bud Warren
Pay 1882 Apiece

For driving more than ten miles an
hour through Main street Mrs. Effie
Liberty, Milo K Moore, Jr., Bud War
rem and Miss Emma Fuller were fined
$500 and costs of SS.52 this noon in the
municipal court by Judge Albert Dick
ems Officer Charles Shaw was the COM
plainant and States Attorney Stone
prosecuted All pleaded guilty. c. J.
Carpenter and Roland Warren of Port
Henry n. Y, had been notified to ap-
pear in answer to the same charge but
were absent when court convened this
morning II theAfail to appear within
a few days they will be reported to
the secretary of state, resulting perhaps
in their being prohibited from driving
in the state.
Harry Wright of Mddlebury College
and a man by the name of Wing of
BridpOrt are other offenders about
whom complaints have been made.
They will be summoned into court in
a daV or so.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
FOR TRAIL WORK
Weekend Trips Planned For
Clearing and Building

The Trail Committee of the local
section of the Green Mountain Club is
planning a series of weekend excur-
sions into the mountains to resume
the work of clearing the trail and
erecting a new lodge at the head waters
of Sucker Brook near the foot of Ro-
nance Mountain. During the Easter
recess, a party of eight men from the
college and high school spent four
days on the Lake Plead Section saw
ing and cutting out trees and large
branches that had been blown into the
trail during the winter They camped
at Lake Pleiad Lodge and cleared as
far south as South Worth Lookout.
There now remain six miles of trail
T to be cleared before the summer hk-
ing begins In addition to the clearing
of the trail, there are nine miles Of
blazes to be repainted, numerous signs
and trail arrows to be put in place,
and about four miles of new trail to
be laid in order to complete the section
as a "Sky Line" over Romance and
White Rocks Mountains This new
trail will not be started until the
Sucker Brook Lodge is completed
1t is hoped that a large number OF
outdoor enthusiasts from the town and
college will join these weekend par
ties. A good time and plenty of good
things to eat are only two of the spe-
cial features of these trips. The Green
Mountain Club feels that The Long
Trail is filling a real need in Vermont
in making the Green Mountaine one Of
the greatest recreation grounds of the
East. The Green Mountains have not
become "commercialized" as have some
OF the recreation grounds of other
states and it is believed that this fact
accounts for the increasing numbers OF
hikers and tourists attracted to Yer
mont during the summer months.
This weekend it is planned to leave
for Lake Pleiad Lodge by truck or in
cars, early Saturday afternoon to re-
turn Sunday afternoon. Anyone wish
ing to join this party should notify
either Prof R. H. White or Prof P.
c. Voter not later than early Saturday
morning in order that arrangements
can be made for food and transporta-
ton. Anyone possessing his own means
of transportation may make his own
arrangements if he prefers and should
Aot wait for a special invitation to
take the trail" Work on the Long
Trail is open to all. Paint, brushes,
clippers and axes will be furnished
without request The work of this trip
will be confined to the section of the
trail in the vicinity of Lake Pleiad.
Somewhat longer trips to Goshen
and Sucker Brook are planned for the
week-ends of May y to Is and May
2S to 80. The Trail Committee will
announce plans for these and other
trips later
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
FROM ADDISON co. DRIVE
IRELAND RECEIVED $1514.O5
Rev T. J, Leonard Sen chec'; for
That Amount to State Treasurer

Addison County 5esponded gener-
ously in the canvass for funds for the
relief in Ireland according to Rev. T,
J. Leonard of Middlebury, who was
chairman of the campaign On Friday
last he sent check of Sl5l405 to M.
D. Mcmahon, the state treasurer Of
the American Committee for Relief in
Ireland, the total of the offerings made
in the county for the alienation OF the
distress in the Emerald Isle.
In the contributions from the various
towns Middlebury led with $47950
Orwell gave S30020, Bristol $2S3, Yer
gennes S24785 and Shoreham $20350
Father Leonard asked to express
through The Register his hearty
thanks to all who contributed of their
money and time or both in the success
OF the drive.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
WEST CEMETERY LOT OWNERS
PROPOSE BIG IMPROVEMENTS
Individual Tax Assessed for Consider
able Work Planned to Begin
Immediately

An assessment of $500 was levied
upon the lot owners of the Middle
bury Cemetery Association at a meet
ing Tuesday in the offices OF A. ]
Blackmer The tax is expected to de-
fray the immediate expenses, draining,
Strengthening of markers, grading and
tree planting in addition to the regu-
lar upkeep. The trustees elected were
John H. Stewart, also secretary and
treasurer, Charles NJ Remele, Mrs. E.
c. Bryant, Arthur J. Blackmer and
c. c. Wells
1t is planned to drain the entire new
part on the north with land tile in
order to remedy the present quick
sand condition. A new road from the
main road to the new part will be
made with a stone bottom. The re-
pair of the main road and the construc-
tion of other new roads were discussed
in the meeting.
The Strengthening of many markers
and the removal of old fences that in
terfere with the proper trimming OF
the lots are included in the plans for
the improvement of the scenic effect.
On account of the large number OF in
dividual lots being terraced the diff
culties OF moving and trimming are
very much increased. 1t is proposed
to gradually raise the level between
the lots, making room perhaps for ad-
ditional burial space, and in some cases
to grade the lots in order to obtain a
level surface.
The line of spruce trees on the south
line Of the cemetery will be duplicated
on the north side. in the planting Of
which the college Is expected to CO.
operate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
EVARTS
TO BE LEADER OF
BOYS AND GIRLS

Miss Mildred Evarts of Sails
bury, the teacher of grade w in
the local school, has accepted the
position of Leader of Boys and
Girls Club Work in Addison
County. She will begin her new
duties July and work hand in
hand with the other officers of the
Farm Bureau, Miss Emma Fuller,
Home Demonstration Agent and
r. F. Churchill County Agricul-
tural Agent. 1t had been the aim
of the officers of the Bureau to Sc
cure the undivided attention of a
trained teacher to direct the club
work of the children of the county,
and the success of the recent can
vass for new memberships on the
$40 basis has permitted the sign
ing of Miss Evarts now.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
Dorothy Miles
Organ Solo: Grand Choeur" Guilmant
Dorothy Mackey
Award of Prizes
Midd Gets $4,000

After a controversy lasting a year,
the will of Cornelia w. Bailey, late
of Everett. Mass, was established re-
Gently in the Bay State supreme
court. By the decision of the court,
Middlebury College will receive fund
of about $4,000, after the life estate
of the executor, the income of which
is to be used for scholarships for de-
serving boys and girls of the Protes-
tant faith residing in Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
MULCAHY HOUSE LEASED
FOR COLLEGE FRAT LODGE
Recent Betsey Buttles Tea House Will
Become Delta Upsilon Quarters
in September

From fraternity lodge to tea >house
and back to fraternity lodge again is
the change of decade in the tenancy
OF the Mulcahy house at 81 Main
street The Delta Upsilon society of
Middlebury College has obtained the
lease of the house from M. T. Butter
field. the owner, for one year with an
option on two. The lessees will take
possession upon the opening of the
next college term.
The Delta Upsilon fraternity had
occupied the old Merkland house at
the corner of Weybridge and College
streets until 1916 when plans had been
nearly perfected for erecting a home
of their own on their lot just south
of the Delta Kappa Epsilon house
The prohibitiveness of building costs
forced them to postpone their project
for another year or two. Their pres
ent rooms are in the Battell Block.
The Mulcahy house was occupied by
the Delta Sigma fraternity until their
disbandment in 1917. The Betsey
Buttles Tea Rooms were established
on the second floor in the. fall of 1919
and proved SO successful that the pro-
prietors Miss Mary Buttles and Mrs
c. Griffin moved on May l to larger
quarters at 26 Court street. But the
college summer session students will
not be obliged to forego the breakfasts
that they had been accustomed to get
at the old house on their way to class
for Mrs. NJ. T Butterfield, with Mrs
Mary ShambO as assistant, will soon
open another tea house although along
slightly different lines than the well
known Betsey's Tea House. Mr.. and
Mrs Butterfield will move to their
tenement house now occupied by Mrs.
Maude Wisell when the frat boys re-
turn for classes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
Ration for Dairy Cows for May

Based on current quotations MAY
q the following ration for dairy COWS
is suggested by Professor Ellenberger
of the State College of Agriculture at
Burlington, Vermont. The approx
mate cost, sacks included, in mixed
carloads, {. o. b., Boston freight rate
points IS also given. 300 pounds homi-
ny feed or corn meal SASS; 200 pounds
ground oats 1870; 100 pounds cotton
seed meal s2O3; 200 pounds hnseed oil
meal S4OS; 200 pounds wheat mid
dlings $295 and 200 pounds gluten feed
A.12.
The composition Of this ration is 2O.4
per cent protein. 81 per cent fat and
7.3 per cent crude fiber. 200 pounds
will cost $2l.76, 100 pounds $lSl or one
ton $500
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
Pi Beta Phi Dance

The annual formal dance of the Yer
mont Alpha of Pi Beta Phi was held
in the Mccullough Gymnasium Sat
urday, April 80. The gymnasium was
daintilv decorated with pink and blue
streamers and May baskets to carry
out the effect of a May Day dance.
Music was furnished by Fitzpatrick 5
six piece orchestra. The patrons and
patronesses were Miss Eleanor Ross,
Miss Mary Dutton, Mrs Brainerd,
and Prof. and Mrs. L. J. Hathaway.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
Special Services at St. Mary's Church

The Forty Hours Devotion will be-
gin at the Church of the Assumption
next Sunday at the conclusion of the
High Mass. The Masses on Monday
and Tuesday mornings will be at $50
and 500 o'clock. Several priests from
out of town will be here to assist with
the services The evening devotions
Sunday and Monday evenings will be
at 7:30
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06

A special attraction for the children
will be found at the May Day, Bazaar,
in Womans Club rooms under the
postofice, Tuesday, May 10. ADV
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06
Housing Shortage Acute

The housing shortage in Middlebury
was never so acute. Not alone cannot
people hope for a change from present
quarters to something that they might
like better. but it is almost impossible
to obtain housing accommodations Of
any kind at the present time. George
Hayward who recently arrived from
Poland, Me, to assume charge of the
Coon Ice Cream plant has been obliged
to store his furniture in the Horticul-
ural Hall at the fair grounds in antici-
patton of obtaining a house later on.
Walter Calhoun has been obliged to do
the same thing and with Mrs. Cal
houn has returned to live with his par
ents until a tenement will be available.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-05-06

The condition of Mrs. Ellen
Wright. who is i'll at the Fanny Allen
hospital remains about the same. Her
brother. William Sullivan. returned to
Chicago Sunday.