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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29
LEICESTER

Mrs Carroll Mayhem was here at
her home for the weekend
Julius Alden has enstalled a new tel
ephone, the number being lila
Master Dale R.ckert, son of Mr..
and Mrs Harvey Rickert, has been i'll,
Mrs Clara Lamorder has finished
her work in Brandon and returned
home
Mrs. George Kelsey of Salisbury
was guest last week Of Mrs Mary
White at the Corners.
The Farm Bureau meeting was large
" attended the 18th at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Aver.
Mr. and Mrs Michael Mayhem have
employed Mr.. and Mrs. Charles De
form for the coming year.
Trulley Gullette, who has spent the
winter at George Cahee's, has return
ed to his home in Rutland
The mid-week prayer meeting was
held at the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
Moses Dudley Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Roy H. Cole and daughter,
Miss Alice have returned from Yer
gennes where thev spent the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wilbur Of the
Corners are entertaining Mrs. Wilbur's
sister, Mrs. Lura Slavery St. John Of
Brandon.
Mrs. Fred Ellis and children and
Miss Grace Johnson of Salisbury have
returned, after visiting their father
George Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. N H. Jennings and
Master Chester Ellis were recent Wis
itors at Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Hook
er's in Pittsford.
Reginald Hooker of Pittsford joined
his family here for the weekend They
returned to their home Sunday eve
ming
Burt Ryder visited his son Nathan
in the Mary Fletcher hospital in Bur
lington Sunday Nathan is around on
clutches and expects to return home
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Townsend
OF Fernville are entertaining as their
guests for a month Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Smith of New York City. Mrs.
Smith, nee Sarepta Townsend, has
spent several seasons with her parents
in Fernville and is well known in town.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29
Estate Of
MARTHA L. BOSTWICK

STATE OF VERMONT
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Count, for the District
Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of Mar
tina L. Bostwick of MiddlebuIy GREETING
Whereas, application in writing hath been
made to this Court by the guardian Of Martha
l.. Bostwick for license TO sell the real estate
of said ward, viz: Her home place located on
the corner of Washington and Seminary Streets,
in Middlebury Village, representing that the
sale thereof for the purpose OF using the avals
thereof for the benefit Of said ward for her
support care and maintenance as the law directs
would be beneficial for said ward.
, Whereupon the said Court appointed and as
signed the 10th day of May 1921, at eleven
o'clock A. M, at the Probate Office in Middle
bury, in said District, to hear and decide upon
said application, and ordered that public no
tice thereof TO be given TO all persons interested
therein by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in The Mddebury Register, news
paE-er published at MddebuIy, in said Dis
trict, which oirculates in the neighboThood Of
those persons interested therein; all which pub
locations shall be previous to the time appointed
for the hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO appear
before said Court at the time and place ato1e-
said, then and there in said Court, TO object
to the granting of such license, if you see cause
Given under my hand at Middlebury in said
District, this 18th day of April 1921
Charles l. Button, Judge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29
1920 Fire Losses

The total fire loss in Vermont in
1920 was Sl,6SO529, according to State
Insurance Commissioner J. c. Brown
in his annual report just issued. There
were LII fires, the largest number
being caused by lightning, 504 Wind
sor county had the largest damage,
S265, 0O3 The damage in Addison
county amounted to S5709S
New Ravens 1920 fire loss of S2l ,633
was the largest in Addison County AL
though Bristol had two more fires than
its neighbor, the damage done was
more than thirteen thousand dollars
less. Middlebury had eleven fires with
en- average loss of less than three hun
bred dollars There were several Of
the towns that had but a single fire
during the year, with losses ranging
from ten to one hundred and twenty
five dollars, yet only two towns, Gosh
en- and Leicester, had no fire at all.
No fires Damage
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29
TAX SALE

The resident prop[ietors OF the town Of
Middlebu1y, in the County Of Addison, and
State Of Vermont are hereby notified that the
taxes assessed by said town for the year, next next
preceding this date: also the years 1919 and 1918
remain either in whole or part unpaid on the
following described lands in said town, now
occupied by Eugene l. Eldridge, and bounded
as follows, TO wit:
On the east by the highway leading from Mid
dlebury Village to East Middlebury; on the
north by stake and stones one rod north OF
north line of the so-called Selleck house, nun
ming westerly in line parallel with the north
line of said house to a stake and stones; thence
southerly in line parallel with said highway
10 rods to stake and stone; thence easterly in
line parallel with the north line Of said house
10 rods to the highway; thence nonheTly on
highway, to the place of beginning and so much much
of above named lands will be sold at public
auction on the premises in said Middlebury on
10th day Of MAY, 1921 at o'clock in the after;
noon, as shall be requisite to discharge said
taxes with costs, unless previously paid
Dated at Middlebury in the County OF Addi-
son, the 21st day of April 1921.
NJ. K. MOORE,
1913 Collector Of Taxes
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29
CORNWALL

]. w. Atwood was in Burlington
Wednesday and Thursday for exami-
nation and treatment
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyril Brunette and
son Raymond of Rutland were week
end guests at Joseph Shorkey's.
Miss Addie Parkhill, who underwent
an operation for appendicitis at the
Mary Fletcher hospital, is reported as
doing well.
Mrs. Edward Murray and baby
daughter were recent guests OF her
mother, Mrs. Prosper Bordeau in
Shoreham
Arthur Stevens visited his wife at the
Mary Fletcher hospital Wednesday.
Mrs Stevens is recovering from very
serious operation
Arthur Parkhill was in Burlington
Wednesday and Thursday to be with
his sister Miss Addie Parkhill, who I'M
derwent serious operation Wednes-
day
Mrs Sophronia Porter returned Sun
day to her son Fred Porter after
spending several weeks with her sister
Mrs Eli Donah and family in Shoe
ham.
The neighbors of Elmer Wilcox we're
called out Wednesday afternoon to
check a fire which in some unknown
wav had caught in the roof OF the
woodshed attached to the house.
Prompt assistance, however, saved the
house.
A. Donald Lane Of Ottawa, Canada,
who visited his brother Elliott Lane a
junior in college, and his uncle Noble
Sanford the first OF the week, spent
Wednesday in town. guest OF his
uncle c. H. Lane.
The Rev Edward P. Holton, who
has been for the past % years in the
Madura mission fields in southern In
dia and is now on a furlough, is in town
as a guest of relatives, and will occupy
the pulpit of the Congregational
church Sunday. His theme will be the
River of God" Mr.. Holton is a
grandson of the late Deacon Dan War
ner, for many years deacon OF the
Congregational church in town.
Children, relatives, neighbors and
other friends of Mr.. and Mrs Henry
NanCeIette gave them genuine sur
prise on Tuesday evening at their home
on the occasion of the 10th anniversary
of their wedding. The evening spent
with cards and social repartee, was en-
joyed by all Ice cream and cake
which the visitors brought with them,
were served, after which the guests de-
parted leaving wishes for health, con-
tinued prosperity and that they may
reach not only the Golden" mile stone,
but many farther.
Three of the bows who escaped last
week from the Industrial school were
captured Sunday afternoon in vacant
tenement house on the farm Of A. w.
Foote An officer from the school and
a young man from Middlebury, who
were watching the highway over the
iron bridge, leading to Bridport, and
were hiding in the stone school house
near by, were informed by Stewart
Benedict that he had seen the boys
enter the house, and together they cap
tured the runaways who were taken to
Middlebury on their return trip to the
school
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29
SALISBURY


Silas Dumas was a business visitor
in Rutland Monday,
Miss Grace Johnson is clerking in
A. N. Partlow's store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Field are at
Mary Whites for some time.
Mrs, Sarah Dyer is visiting her sis
ter in Vergennes for a few days
Hattie Wemitt is at the Fanny Al
len hospital for an operation for gall
stones.
Mrs. Hermon Vincent, who is at the
Mary Fletcher hospital is expected
home this week.
Mrs Chester Kingsley was i'll Sun
day and the doctor was called. She
is now on the gain.
Roscoe Marvel, owner of the Lake
Dunmore Hotel, came Monday to pre-
pare for the summer.
Mrs Effie Leland, who has been in
Boston two weeks with relatives and
friends, returned home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Rowell spent a
few days during the week with Mr..
and Mrs. Hollis Richmond in Brandon.
Miss Flora Benton went Monday to
Grand Isle to remain two weeks with
her brother Ellsworth Benton and fam
lily.
Daniel Strong Of Bethel has been
visiting his daughter Mrs. George
Whitney and family this week, also
Mr.. and Mrs Chef Kingsley.
The Ladies Congregational Club will
hold their monthly meeting May at
the home of Mrs. Louise Cloyes and
Mrs. Stella Kelsey. Dinner will be
served.
Harvey Beach and son Allen were
guests Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. WIN Bump. Mrs. Allen
Beach and four children have been
there for some time.
Mrs, Ellen Sawyer went Saturday to
stay awhile with her daughter Mrs.
Cassius Seeley until Mrs Sawyer re-
gains her health.
Mr.. Darlink, who has been working
for the Johnson Lumber company in
jured his finger with a chain Monday.
Frank Johnson went Monday night
to Lake Champlain and returned home
uGSudY HUI ullS Win IMAM wv
pounds of fish of various kinds.
Miss Margaret Severy, who has been
at the Green Mountain Sanatorium in
Burlington for treatment for rheuma-
tism is expected home this week.
The Pollyanna Club will give the
play when Women Vote" in the yes
try of the Methodist Episcopel church
this evening. The Ladies Aid will
serve ice cream and cake.
Will Branch has moved from the
place known as the Avery place and
owned by Ella Kinsman, into Will
Conants house back Of the Congrega-
tional church.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarke of Washington,
Conn, came Monday to the Keewaydin
Camp to make preparations for the
season. Mr.. Clarke is president of the
camp and its manager.
Mr. and Mrs. Earle Jones, who have
been in Rutland for some time, have
returned to their farm and will carry
it on this year.
Mrs. Benjamin Gale of Rutland,
former resident, here, has fine dis
play of geraniums. There are 70 in
her collection with no two alike She
took premiums last fall at the fair on
her huge collection and fine display
On Tuesday morning $50 calvary
men. or 4 troops, "a trucks and $50
horses pitched their tents on VIII
Warehouses; meadow, making it look
like quite a village They were from
Fort Ethan Allen and were out on a
hike and a good time
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29
TAX SALE

The resident pIophetors OF the town O
Middlebu1y, in the County OF Addison and STATE
Of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes
assessed by said town fol- the year next pre-
cedine this date: also the years 1911 and l9lS re-
main either in whole OF part unpaid on the
following described lands in said town, now
occupied by Edwin P EldTidge and boundee
" NoTRerly by lands OF n. c. Seeck; easterlly
BY lands Of j. S Reynolds; southerly by lands
of Mrs Noe Cummings; and westerly by i9t
highway leading from Middebury to East Mid
diebury, and so much Of said lands will be SOLD
at public auction at the dwelling house OF T.
P Eldridge, in said MddlebuTy on the 10th day
Of May 1921, at O'Clock in the afternoon as
shall be requisite 10 discharge said taxes with
COSTS unless previously paid 800.
son, the 2lst day Of April, 1921.
1a3 Collector Of Taxes,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29
RESOLUTIONS

WHIRAs it has pleased the al-wise Father
TO again enter our circle and remove our
esteemed brother and friend Charles E. Youtt
REsoLyED that we the members of Auowanna
Rebekah Lodge extend our heartfelt sympathy
to the sorrowing family. They have lost a
father and grandfather; we a brother, the last
charter member of our Order
RESOLVED that copy Of these Resolutions be
sent to the family placed upon our records and
printed in one local paper
Minnie E. Yates
Vivian S. Bingham
Edna B. Grady
Committee
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29

Maud Webster and her brother Lu-
ther E. Webster. They will reside in
New Britain, Pa.
The Mems Club entertainment Tues
day evening was not we'll attended ow-
ing to an epidemic of whooping cough.
The speaker was Rev. George Buttrick
of Rutland. His subject was America
and Her Problems.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29

Who knows what the non-advertis-
inc merchant has at a bargain, or new
or Of exceptional quality for the prlce,
etc =? Onlv himself Who knows what
The Register advertising merchants
have of interest to the pubhc' Every
one of the 5000 readers who await their
message each week before starting out
on Their shopping trip,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29
Gard of Thanks

We take this first opportunity to tell
you of our thanks for the many kind
nesses and sympathy shown us by the
societies and friends, in the sickness
and death of our father and grand
father. The floral tributes were won
derful With grateful appreciation,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. 2. Youtt
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Turner
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Turner
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Turner
Leon Turner
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. F. Rich
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29

The U. S. Morgan Horse Farm has
sent another registered saddle horse to
New York Miss Bessie King, daugh-
ter OF Tiffany's diamond expert, has
been presented with the blooded Nor
gan for riding. The horse was shipped
Tuesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29

For every bad there might be a
worse and when one breaks his leg
let him be thankful it was not mis- neck (;
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-29

He that wrestles with us strengthens
our nerves, and sha1pens our skill,
Our antagonist is our helper Burke
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
SHUBERT-BELASCO-
Emily Ann Wellman.

Emily Ann Wellman and company
and the Brendel and Burt Revue will
co-star the program Of Shubert vaude'
Vile at the Belasco next week. begin
ming with the matinee Monday.
Miss Wellman. assisted by com.
pany of eight, will present an original
dramatic sketch entitled THE Actors 8
Wife," which introduces the novel
film flashes Of her own invention. The
Brendel and Burt revue comprises the
musical and comedy offering which
was the principal feature OF "Cinder-
ella on Broadway"
Other acts Of featured prominence
will include Lucille Chalfonte In "Au
Impression of Jenny Lind; George NJ.
Rosener in The Anthology of An
Old Actor" Palo and Pallet in q mu.
sical novelty; Joe Mccormack and
Billie Regay in Steps a la Carte" Du
Gallon, an Englishman with real Jokes
and balance: Jack and Kitty DeMaco
in an acrobatic speciality, and the
Apollo Trio in a unique offering. The
Shubert Topical Weekly and q Bud
Fisher comedy will be the screen fea-
lures.
On Sunday at and s15 p. m. the
bill of the present week. headed by
Clark and Arcaro. with Lieut.. Gitz
Rice and Hal Forde. will be offered.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
B. F. KEITH'S-
Harry Fox

Harry Fox. Hyams and Mcintyre,
Bert Enrol. and Edith Taliaferro will
be the four extraordinary attractions
In the B. F. Keith Theater bill next
week. Mr.. Fox. with Beatrice Curtis
in presenting Interruptions" a new
skit by himself and Comedian Willie
Collier.
Hyams and Mcintyre are offering a
new musical romance called Honey.
suckle."
Bert Enrol will offer his imperson-
ations of fair femininity and exhibit
his Tetrazzini voice and Paris gowns.
Edith Taliaferro and company will
be seen for the first time in a love
tale, Under the Same Old Moon"
Others will be Berk and Swan. Joe
Rolley & Coo. Clara Howard, Alfred
Latell and the usual house features.
Next Sunday at 3 and S:15 the bill
at Keith's for the current week will
be repeated.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
MEXICAN LAKES DRY up
FISH ARE LEFT STRANDED

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 2o.-Brethren
OF Isaak Walton here are worried over
reports OF the vanishing OF lakes In the
north. due to the drought. and the an
initiation OF millions OF fish.
II Is said that San Pedro Lake. In
Coahuila. has become almost com
pletely dry and that the ground which
was once the bottom OF the lake Is
filled whit dead fish. some In piles,
where hundreds had perished as the
last puddles had dwindled 70 nothing
The odor from the dead fish taints
the air for miles.
San Pedro Lake has been a famous
place for fishing. and the destruction
OF the fish has been unpleasant news
10 fishermen.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
NATIONAL
wake Up, Jonathan"

The National Theater announces
the engagement for one week begin
ming Monday. October "a, OF Mrs.
FislSe. who. under the management OF
Sam II. Harris. is appearing In what
has been declared to be the greatest
comedy success of her career, Wake
Up. Jonathan by Thatcher Hughes
and Elmer l.. Rice.
No play In which Mrs. Fiske has ap.
peared in recent years has received
such whole hearted approval from the
Metropolitan reviewers as has Wake
Up, Jonathan II tells the story OF
an American millionaire-a man whose
entire life has been devoted to amassinr
a fortune. He returns to his home
after a long absence and attempts to
operate his home as he does his bust.
ness--without sentiment. But his
wife, a woman of indefatigable humor.
interposes and sets his plans At
naught.
Mrs. Fiske is supported by a splen.
did company In this play. which en-.
joyed an all.season run at the Henry
Miller Theater, New York. and which
was produced under the direction of
Harrison Grey Fiske.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
Wants Saving for
Disabled Soldiers

There Is one proposal that will be
pressed upon the American repre-
sentatives at the conference for the
limitations OF armament to be held
shortly In this city which will come
from a circle rarely suspected Of
ever taking strong interest In ma
tional politics. IL will be. briefly,
that the Government OF the United
States set aside the savings that
may result from a cut on warship
and military plans and establish a
fund TO care for the wounded and
diseased OF the late war.
Incidentally, II there 10 any left
after the disabled veterans are cared
for. then The Government would DO
we'll 10 sive II TO the boys who de
Tended the country In the hour OF
peril
This Irsctical suggestion of a
bonus for the service men comes
from Miss Evelyn Cunningham, tai
ented star with Arthur Pearson's
step Lively Girls" show at the
Gayety Theater this week. Miss
Cunningham Is herself a world war
veteran, having served with a nurs-
ing unit and later as an entertainer
Of overseas veterans. She has Leen
with the Pearson burlesque interests
since the early part OF 1919. Miss
Cunningham WAS in Europe when
the armistice was signed, coming
home from her war labors a few
weeks later.
why can't the great and rich
American Government give to the sol
diers and sailors of the late war the
savings that may result to this coun
try through the limitation OF arma.
ments7" was the question the talent
ed Gayety star put TO her interviewer.
This country has funds TO lend to
migrate nations. 1t is too stingy TO
provide properly for the men who gave
their all. their health and reason, for
America. II the Government Ia really
In earnest about wanting to do some.
thing for the veterans, IL will take
kindly the suggestion that II devote
| the savings from it's war plans TO a
| fund for the disabled. and after that,
| for those who defended this country's
| honor.
IF a million is saved on a battle.
ship 1t would buy many a farm for
Continued on Page 16.)
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
Kenneth Harlan at the Metropolitan

ances are las. siS. 7ab and saS
p. m.
Although Kenneth Harlan has ap-
peared opposite practically all or The
screens most brilliant feminine stars
the list including Norma Talmadge'
Mildred Harris and innumerabls
others-his most effective work has
been done as leading man with Con-
stance Talmadse. His impsrsonation
OF the young war scro In Danger
Gus Business" was one OF the finest
gh-comedy creations ever filmed.
and his latest role. that OF Jim Brad
ley. In "Woman's Place" now cur
rent at the Metropolitan. Is equally
interesting,
Mr.. Harlan. unlike many stars OF
the screen OF late. is not making an
extensive tour of personal appear
ances, but will be seen on the stage
OF the Metropolitan exclusively as a
personal compliment 10 Harry Nj.
Crandall and his executive staff.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
CHEVY CHASE CITIZENS
DEMAND MORE POLICE

Twelve additional patrolmen were
demanded for the Chevy Chase district
at a meeting last night of the Chevy
Chase Citizens Association.
The committee on police and fire
protection was instructed to take Up
the matter Of Inadequate police pro.
lection. and TO work for the change
Of sub-T station. at Tenleytown. to a
precinct station with the proper force
of men and equipment.
The District Commissioners We're
asked to hold a conference a, which
protests may be voiced against the
proposed parking law which will pro.
hibit parking in front of business es.
tablishments.
The secretary was ordered to place
before the Public Utilities Commission
number of complaints regarding
poor illuminating gas.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
POLLS
Ladies' Night"

A lively story, punctuated with
spice, is Ladies' Night" which comes
to Polls next week, commencing Sun
day night, with the Endorsement OF a
year in New York. It has been described
as whirlwind of laughter. a typical
Woods farce, opulently mounted and
brilliantly played by Allyn King,
Evelyn Gosnell. Claiborne Foster, Ed
ward Douglas, Homer Barton and
others, including a bevy of pretty and
modishly garbed young women. The
chief scene is Turkish bath on ladies'
night with three young men in it, dis
guised as girls.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
Next Week Will
Witness These
Entertainments

MRS. FISKE, in "Wake Up.
Jonathan"-National.
Ladies' Night"-Poli's.
"The Mans Name"-Shu-
bert -Garrick.
"Bits O. Broadway"-Gayety.
Adele Jason-The Strand.
"Sweet Sweeties"-Capitol.
Brendell and Burt revue
Shubert- Belasco.
Harry Fox and Hyams and
McIntyre-B. F. Keith's.
"The Three Musketeers"-
Loew's Columbia.
Poverty of Riches"-Merto-
politan.
Bebe Daniels in "The Speed
Girl"-Moore's Rialto.
Charles Ray in "Scrap Iron"
-Crandall's.
Poverty of Riches"-Knick-
erbocker.
"The Great Impersonation"
Loew's Palace.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
CAPITOL
"SWeet SWeetieS"

What is described as a fantastical
musical concoction in two acts and
eight gorgeous scenes will be the com.
ing weeks attraction at the Capitol
Theater. when Sweet Sweeties" will
commence its annual engagement.
The company is composed Of a num-
Der of burlesque headliners, including
Eddie Jordan, George Leon, Georgia
Bogart, Emma Wilson, Howard Har-
rison. Sue Madison, and Bobby Will.
son.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
Popular Screen Star Makes
Four Appearances Today
and Tomorrow - Mrs.
Fiske Coming to National.

Kenneth Harlan. one OF the most
widely known and most popular ac'
tors on the screen. will make four
personal appearances at crandalPs
Metropolitan Theater today and an
equal number tomorrow. The hours
S, heduled for Mr.. Harlan's appear.
The Washington times., 1921-10-20
Legionnaires to Meet.

Robley D. Evans Post, No 4, Ameri-
can Legion. will meet tonight at the
old Naval Hospital. Ninth street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. To-
morrow night, Lafayette Post, No. 9,
American Legion, will meet at 1923
New York avenue northwest. Mem
bers OF both posts are urged to at
tend the meetings, as It is said i'm.
portant questions are to be discussed.