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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
MIDDLEBURY WINS TWICE
IN TRIANGULAR DEBATE
St. Lawrence and Vermont Defeated
in immigration Argument

In the first triangular debate with
St. Lawrence and Vermont Universi-
ties Wednesday evening both teams re-
presenting Middlebury College were
declared victors. The question was
Resolved that European immigration
into the United States be further re-
stricted by federal action" The Bur
lington debaters came to Middlebury
and upheld the negative. AT Can
ton the local boys were given the same
position, thus winning with both the
pros and cons of the argument. Both
Middlebury teams were made up Of
freshmen, excepting the sophomore
captains. The Vermont team was com
posed of seniors exclusively.
The judges OF the debate here were
Fred M. Butler, judge of the Vermont
Superior court, H. o. Carpenter, presi-
dent of the Rutland Savings Bank,
and the Rev. Mr.. Howard of the Bap-
tist church. Middlebury, who substi-
tuted for J 7 Gushing OF ST. Albans,
who was taken sick enroute.
The presiding officer was Professor
Everett Skillings of Middlebury. Judge
Butler announced the decision and
praised both teams for their good work.
The decision stood two to one in favor
of Middlebury. The judges were sim
ilarly divided at St. Lawrence.
Murray Adams, '23, captain of Mid
dleburys team, was the unanimous
choice of the judges for the Professor
Wetherell prize. awarded to the Mid
dlebury man receiving the highest rat
ing The following men represented
Middlebury; Edgar T. Austin, "a,
Donald W Riley, "a, Murray Adams,
%, Ronald J. Darby, alternate The
team that went to Canton were Henry
H. Eddy %, Lester H. Klmm "a and
D. Haydn Parry "a, with Leon W. Nc
Fee '2l as alternate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
MISS SOPHIE WTLDS
GETS SEVEN ENCORES
MiddIebury Girl "ArriVeS With
Glory on New York Stage

Seven curtain calls would measure
with the hopes of the widely advertised
dramatic star, but when they are ac-
corded the understudy who has found
her opportunity and has pleased, they
are the greatest praise indeed. The
seven encores were given a Middle
bury girl at the Fulton theatre in
New York Monday evening, February
%, when Miss Sophie Wilds substituted
for Gilda Varesi in Enter Madame.
A story of several years of the sim
cerest effort to improve in her chosen
profession may be read by her many
local friends between the lines of the
following clipping Of praise of Miss
Sophie Wilds, formerly of Middlebury,
now of New York The subject of the
comment that appeared in recent edi-
ton of the New York Sunday Times is
native of Middlebury. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles M.
Wilds. Her father was associated in
the practice of law with Ex-Governor
John Stewart. A brother, Percval M.
Wilds, is trustee of Middlebury Col
lege. Miss Wilds graduated from the
local high school and afterwards of
Smith College in Northampton, Mass.
She early chose the stage for her
career and studied dramatic art when
a girl. For several years she taught
her art, acting as directress OF pageants
in various parts of the country.
The Times comment is as follows.
Tales of understudies and their op-
portunites are many, but there is al
ways room for another. The most re-
cent understudy to leap into the lime
light is one Sophie Wilds, who played
Gilda VaresiS role in Enter Madame"
at the Fulton last Monday night. Miss
Wilds, it so happened, never had re-
hearsed the part with the company.
Although she was general understudy
for the feminine members of the COM
pany, it had been thought that, in the
event OF the illness of Miss Varesi, the
theatre would simply remain dark I'M
til she were able to appear again.
few weeks ago Miss Wlds read the
first two acts of the Varesi part to
Brock Pemberton, the plays producer,
and accordingly, when Miss Varesi fell
i'll last Monday afternoon, the under
study was given her chance 1t was,
as has been said, a part that she had
never rehearsed with the company, but
she scored distinct success, and was
awarded with seven curtain calls at the
end OF the second act.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
DAIRY HERD
LEAVES SOUTH ST.
WITHOUT NOTICE

The housewives in the South
street district were utterly dismay-
ed last Saturday evening to dis
cover when they went to the Cooli-
han barns for their daily supply
of milk that the entire herd had
moved away. Unnoticed except
by few, the cows that for many
years had given of their abundance
to the homes of the neighborhood,
were led to distant parts. When
their owner, the late Phelps Cooli-
han, was removed to his last rest
ing place, it was decided that the
dairy would have to be discon-
tinued. An offer was made and
accepted, before time could be had
for the notification of the patrons.
Ira Pond. son-in-law OF Mr. Cooli-
han, plans to return to his former
employment, in the maintenance of
way department of the Telephone
Company and it was decided to
dispose of the COWS.
The disappointed women had to
hustle to get milk for supper tea,
many being obliged to substitute
the canped variety for the cream
that they had long known. The
milkmen have all extended their
route now and folks are reconciled
to the herds demise
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
LIEUT.. GOV. FOOTE ELECTED
PRESIDENT AT 1900 REUNION
Chas. Dana of New Haven Made Sec
retary of Same Fraternity

Montpelier, March l0.-About 80
members Of the Legislature of 1900
gathered here for their reunion last
evening After dining in the rooms
at the Riverside of Lieut. Gov. Abram
w. Foote, member of the House in
1900, the legislators of 20 years ago ad-
journed to Representatives Hall and
occupied their former seats during an
interesting speaking program, presided
over by Congressman Frank L. Greene,
who sat at the press table during the
1900 session.
Organization of the 1900 Legisla-
ture was effected, with Lieut. Gov.
Foote, president; Judge Zed S. Stan
ton, vice president; Charles S. Dana
of New Haven. secretary and F. W.
Baldwin OF Barton. treasurer.
Lieut.-Gov Foote, opened the joint
assembly with many of the extra seats
and the galleries filled with interested
spectators. After a few remarks Of
welcome and "reminiscences Lieut. Gov.
Foote turned the speakers chair over
to Congressman Greene, who took his
turn at reminiscencing IN his inimitable
manner and then introduced the fol-
lowing speakers ExGov. Charles w.
Gates OF Franklin, Justice William H.
Taylor of Hardwick, c. s. Emery of
Newport, Thomas c. Cheney of Nor
risville, G.. f. Leland of Springfield
A. E. Cudworth OF Londonderry,
Judge Hamilton Baldwin of Wells, W
ID. Stewart of Bakersfield Franklin d.
Hale of Lunenburg. p X. Leavenworth
of Castleton Winfred Scott Nay of
Jericho. Benjamin Williams of Proc
tor, Walter H. Crockett of Burlington
and Representative H H Cushman of
Rochester. who spoke in eulogy OF the
late Dr. Huntington of that town,
member of 1900
Among the members OF the Legis-
latur of 1900 who have become promi-
meme in State affairs are five COVER
nors, including: The Hon. W. w. Stick
ney, the Hon. Charles W. Gates the
Hon Horace +. Graham, and the Hon.
Percival w. Clement; Lieut.-Gov. Alb
ram w. Foote. Speakers of the House
Thomas c. Cheney, Charles A. Plum
ley and Charles S. Dana Secretary Of
State Frederick G.. Fleetwood; United
States Consul Franklin D. Hale; Su
preme Court Justice William H. Tay-
lor; Superior Judges f. L. Waterman
and Zed S. Stanton Attorney-Gen-
erals John G.. Sargent and Rufus E.
Brown; United States District Attor-
ney Alexander Dunnett Collector OF
Customs Curtis S. Emery; Presidents
of the National Life Insurance Com
pany, Joseph A. DeBoer and Fred A.
Rowland; President of Norwich Uni
versity Charles A. Plumley; Public
Service Commissioner Eli H. Porter;
State Highway Commissioner W. B.
Vail; Chairman of State Board Of Edu-
cation Luther B. Johnson.
Many OF the members have since
been senators and representatives in
cluding the five members Of the pres
ent House.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
WRIGHT OR HINMAN?
Postmastership Campaign Being Made
by Friends Of Both

In anticipation OF the repeal by the
Republican administration of the civil
service status of postmasters, petitions
are in circulation by the friends of A.
d. Wright and Arthur Hinman who as
pire to succeed Allan T. Calhoun Both
gentlemen have had considerable busi-
ness experience. Mr. Hinman is the
present assistant postmaster.
There is much interest attached to
the campaign, as it is characterized as
contest between a politician of long
service to the party who is proposed by
his friends for this reward and a man
who lacks this political pull but has
learned the postofice work thoroughly
Mr.. Wright was first in the field, to
be followed a half hour later by his
rival.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
Chinese BOYS Leave on Tour

The Chinese boy notables who have
been studying here since Christmas
have quit their books for their first
vacation. The five accompanied by
their guardian Professor Everett Skill
ings, left Middebury yesterday for
short tour Of the big cities of the east.
Boston was their first objective. They
will visit New York, Philadelphia and
Washington before their return. In
the national capital they expect to be
entertained by the Chinese diplomatic
legation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
VERGENNES COB
SAVES SHIPMATE
FROM DROWNING

Mr.. and Mrs. John LeBeau Of
Vergennes are receiving the con-
gratulations of their friends for the
heroism of their son Charles in
the rescue of a shipmate from
drowning. He is member OF the
crew of the U. S. Columbia. The
following narration of his meritor
ious action appears in the ships
log.
January 16, 1921. At 11:15 a.
m, J. Dundon, w. T., became ex-
hausted while swimming and when
it was seen that he could not reach
the life buoy which had been
thrown him, c. H. LeBeau, Skpr
I'd, jumped overheard from the
fore gangway and rescued him.
LeBeau is to be commended for
his presence of mind and quick
action which saved the life of his
shipmate."
Charles is one of three sons OF
Mr.. and Mrs. LeBeau who are
serving in the navy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
MULES RESCUE
SMITHY'S AUTO
FROM MUDHOLE

William Lafountain had often,
as their blacksmith, taken the op-
portunitv to be kind to the mules
of the Standard Oil Company's To-
cal station, and last Sunday the
animals paid off several of these
old scores in a single effort
When their shoe filter took out
his sporty roadster, spick and span
in its lustrous coat of enamel, for
an afternoon spin, he forgot the
tales that his patrons had told him
during the week of the mud and
mire here and there in the high
ways Just as he was flattering
himself that he could make most
of the Chipman Hill climb "on
high" and was already regaling
himself with the prospect of the
scenic beauties on the other side,
he was brought to a sudden stop.
Kerplunkl in the mud to the hubs,
with the engine pan resting on the
ground In moment the car was
anchored
The mules to the rescued A
hearty pull and their smithy had
been released. On their return to
the barn they were seen to put
their heads together and laugh in
their mulish manner at the predi
cament of their shoe dealer. Now
when they go to the Lafountain
establishment they will stare as if
to impress upon him that they
have a real title to his best service.
He admits that their joke is "on
him" and takes extra pains not to
invite their continued banter. Like
good sport he takes their joke
good naturedly and gives them the
best he has.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
NEW PARTNERSHIP FORMED
William Rogers and John Barch Unite
for Electrical Business

Barch and Rogers announce in an
advertisement in another column a
partnership for the sale Of electrical
fixtures and appliances and for the i'll
stallation Of wiring in factory and
household. John l. Barch OF Proctor
is the senior member of the firm, with
William J. Rogers of Middlebury his
partner. Mr. Barch very recently sew
cred his connections with the Manches-
ter Traction, Light and Power Com
pany to come here He has worked in
Middlebury at different times. He had
charge of the electrical construction in
the first plant of the Hortonia Power
Company. Previously he had been
electrical engineer at the local mill OF
the Vermont Marble Company and i'll
other plants of the same firm in this
state and elsewhere. After an expert
ence Of several years in all parts OF the
country he chose Middlebury as one
of the communities OF the greatest OPP
portunity for his settlement in busi-
ness in the trade that he had followed
since boyhood. Mr.. Rogers will assist
him, without, however relinquishing
his auto livery service. The ware
rooms of the new firm are at IL Sey-
mour street for the present. The first
opportunity to rent Office space in the
Main street section will be taken.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
KING AND CANADA REMEMBER
VERGENNES SOLDIER HERO
Mrs. William Scott Received Memo
rials in Testimonial of Nephew

In honor of her nephew who gave up
his life in battle the day preceding
the Armistce of the World War, Mrs,
William A. Scott of Vergennes has re-
ceived from King George of England
an honor card and from the Canadian
government memorial scroll. The de-
ceased hero, who is the subject of these
mementoes, was Charles Frederick
Morris. a Vergennes boy. He was a
volunteer in the Goth Battalion of Can
adam Infantry and met death fighting
in the famous Argonne Forest.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
BARNS AND % COWS
LOST IN SUNDAY FIRE
7. A, BulIard of Cornwall Meets
With $4,000 Disaster

For the second time within year
and half Thomas A. Billiard of Corn
wall suffered a severe loss by fire Sun
day evening. The explosion of kero-
Sene lantern that had been hung in
the center of the stable, resulted in
the total destruction of two barns with
twenty-three head of cattle, and large
new hog pen. Lumber and machinery,
with tools, as well as large stocks of
hay and grain, were included in the
loss Mr.. Bullard carried but little
insurance. He estimated the amount
Of the damage from the fire as about
$4,000.
The western sky was Redeemed by
the flames as they leaped high from
the barn roof being visible from Chip
man Hill and similar points of vantage
IN Middlebury. When Mrs Bullard
had begun to clear away the dishes
after supper, her husband went to the
barn to finish his chores. The lantern
he carried with him he hung on a peg
in the asile between the rows of cattle
in the basement. He had gone to the
horse stalls on the floor above with
some hay when on returning he saw
the stable afre His first thought was
the safety of the horses, as he realized
in glance that none of the cows could
be driven out of doors One horse he
led out without great difficulty AS
he was leading out the other, the first
made an effort to run into the stall
again. In hitting the beast with his
hand he injured his wrist severely, and
hampered his efforts in further work of
rescue. In a few moments the flames
had spread to the upper story and
enveloped the large double building
Mrs. Bullard was frightened at her
sewing by a loud roar of painful
fright from the herd of cattle and went
out to investigate. The burning barn
met her gaze. Her husband implored
her to summon help by the telephone,
which she did. Neighbors hurried to
the fire, too late however to save any
thing but a set of harnesses, light
buggy wagon and harrow. That sim
gle below from the cows in their suffo-
cation was the only noise they made.
The following afternoon the Register
reporter found the carcaSSeS IN Serrled
rank just as they were fastened in
their stanchions. In one corner how
ever, there were four that had hud-
died together in their danger.
Mrs. Bullard came to Cornwall from
North Hudson, N. Y, in the spring of
1900. He had long followed the lum-
berman's trade and was successful in
clearing the timber from his farm. The
present loss of barns he will immediate
ly attempt to replace by a large new
structure.
Mr.. Bullard experienced a similar
misfortune in the autumn of 1919 AT
that time fire from unknown origin
started at 2 o'clock in the morning
and burned his barn, granary and silo
The cattle were in the pasture and !
escaped cremation. The loss was $4,000
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
INCORPORATED WITH $4,000
Vergennes Firm To Conduct General
Mercantile Business

The Chamberlain, Foote company of
Vergennes, with capital stock of
$24,000 has filed articles of association
with the secretary of state to conduct
general mercantile business. The
incorporators are Wallace c. Foote
and Harold M Foote of Vergennes,
Frank Huntress, Berdia c. Hun ress
and Carl A. Adams of Keene, n H.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
NEW CHIEF ARMY CHAPLAIN
HAS GIRLS AT MIDDLEBURY
Col. Axton Spoke in Mead Chapel
During Present Year

Among the appointments of Presi-
dent Harding recently referred to the
Senate for confirmation was that of
Chaplain John Thomas Axton of
Washington, D. c., to be chief chap
lain of the army with the rank OF col
onel. The reverend officer was the
chapel preacher at Middlebury Col
lege during the present scholastic year
and has two daughters who are at the
present time students here, one in the
junior and the other in the freshman
classes. Both came to Middlebury
shortly after their father had preached
here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
JUDGE AND MRS. F. L. FISH
GIVEN PARTY IN FLORIDA
Vermonters Gather to Honor Vergen'
mes Couple in St. Petersburg

Judge and Mrs. Frank L. Fish OF
Vergennes were recently the guests OF
honor at a dinner party given by their
host and hostess, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Lyon at their home in St. Petersburg,
Florida. The Judge and wife went
south about three weeks ago.
The party was the occasion Tor the
gathering in large part of the Yer
mont winter colony in the vicinity. A
program Of music and humorous reci-
tations was followed by refreshments.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
MEASLES AGAIN INCREASES;
CHICKENPOX IN RIPTON
Weekly Report Show COunty'S Health
Good Generally

During the week ending March II
there were but siXty-four cases of COM
municable diseases in Addison County,
according to a report issued by Dis
trict Health Officer DR.. c. F. Edmunds
of Bristol Only ten of these cases
were other than measles
The chickenpox that had assumed
appreciable proportion in Vergennes
has been virtually stamped out, only
one new case being reported. The
same disease, however, has been trans
ferred to Ripton, where for the first
time it has been reported, with four
cases.
Middlebury has four times as many
cases OF measles as reported in the
rest of the towns OF the county A
week ago there were but twenty-five
new outbreaks; the number nearly
doubled in the following seven days.
The report of the health officer fol-
lows.
Bronchial pneumonia, Monkton
Chickenpox, Ripton 4
Chickenpox, Vergennes l
Measles, Goshen, l
Measles, Middlebury 43
Measles. Orwell 2
Measles Ripton l
Measles, Shoreham 3
Measles, Weybridge 2
Measles Whiting 3
DMumps, MonktOn l
Whooping- cough, Ferrisburg 2
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
MIpDLFBURY LOCALS

Mrs. Frank A. Bond was given a
post card shower on the occasion Of her
S0th birthday Wednesday.
William Zeno has rented the re-
pair shop Of the Gorham garage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18
ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF
IN CLEANING LOADED GUN

Charles Abair Did Not Know Rifle
Was Loaded
Forgetting that he had left his rifle
loaded last fall Charles Abair of Yer
gennes was almost killed last Sunday
evening when he began to clean it for
pickerel shooting. He was lingering
,the lock of the gun in his furnishing
process and snapped the hammer. The
bullet struck him on the rib immediate
ly below his heart. Fortuntely his
wound is not serious, and he is expected
to recover.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-18

The sap is running satisfactorily
for the few farmers who are tapping
at present. The high cost and scarcity
of fuel wood and the labor situation
have prevented many from sugar max
ing this year. Some have begun in
earnest however, and report good
flow, considering the early season.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1921-06-23

(T8 Imcucau citizens oHI)
Steel steamers, both oil and coal
burners. Also wood steamers, wood
hulls and oceauE going tugs. Further
Information obtained by request
For sailinGs Of passenger
and freight shitS to all
parts Of the ,gorId and all
other iuJormafioH S-rife
any Of the abOve lines or
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1921-06-23

] Cook Stove at a bargain.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-11
EXTRA TRAINS FOR
 FOOTBALL CONTEST

The New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company will run extra coach trains to New Haven on Saturday for the Yale-Princeton foot ball game leaving Bridgeport at 9:56 a. m., 10:4O a. nl., and 12:30 D. m., and due New Haven at 10:21 a. m. 11:10 a. m. and 1:10 p. m. respective ly. Returning, trains will leave New Haven directly after the game. Per sons going to the game can avoid de- lay by purchasing round trip tickets in adance.
 Train No. 2S7, leaving New Haven usually at 4:32 D. m., will leave next Saturday at 5: 45 D. m., and be operat- ed about 50 minutes earlier at all sta- tions to Stamford running on it's reg uqar schedule between Stamford and New York.
 Train 2ss. leaving New Haven usually at 5:30 D. m. for New York and intermediate stations, will leave Saturday at 6:15 D. m., being operated about 45 minutes later than its regu- lar schedule at all stations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-11
e And Princeton Eleue1s O. Edge For Gridiro Classic
STEAM ROLLERS
 ARE HERE SUNDAY


 The famed Steam Rollers of Provi- dence, generally recognized as the champion o-football team in New England for several seasons, will be the attraction at Newfie1d Park on Sunday afternoon. Kearney's Ma rooms will have an excellent oppor- tunity of 1in1bering up for the fray this afternoon in Hartford, where they are clashing with the Rambler Tigers.
 Sundays game will start at 2:45 and accommodations will be made for an overflow crowd. The Rollers are a husky bunch of players and are sure to give the locals their hardest argument of the season.
 Manager Kearney has announced the local lineup as follows: Callahan, left end; Calhoun, left tackle; Mays, left / guard; Pjura, center; Hunt, right guard; Mullins. right tackle; Baker, right end; Brady, quarter back; Moshier, Grunwa1d. left half back; Bal<os. Dennis right halfback; FOrst, fulIback.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-11
Rowland Primers
 In Keen Matches

Following were the results in the Rowland Bowling Alliance games rolled last night on Connie Lewis al- leys:
 Tin Pans-SchuItz, "A ST, 105, 266; Dooley, 93, s2, 91, 266; Sarno Ill, 95, 94. 800; Poultney, s6, s9. 96. 2715 total, 364, 35S, 3s6, 1103.
 Blowou,s-Hill, 87, 82. S2. 251; Nangle, 94. 9S. 92, 2s4; Baughn, s2, 79. SS, PA; Parkerton, s6. 91, 97, 274 i; totals, 349, $50. 354, 1853.
 Hamfats- -Stetzer, 98, "A, "A, 241; Harris. 63, ss, s2, 233; Brinkman, 92, S7, 90, 269; Steinmetz 76, 91, S2, 249; totals, 324, $40, BPS, e92.
 Pen Pushers- 80. 80, so, 24o; Paine, 7S, s4. s4. 251; MacAn- 104, so, 271; totals, S45, 352, SS4,
 Kilowatts-Adkins, s7, ss, 72, 227; Dummy. 80, 80, so, 24o: Meehan, s4, s4, Ss, 256; McClinch, 7S, s1, s3, 237; totals, 324, S13, 323, 96O.
 B. V D.'s-Hager, 75, ss. S2 24O: Dummy, so, 80. so, 240; Frank, 9s, III, 7S, 2S7; Hardy, 92 S5, S3, 26O: totals, 345, 357, BPS, 1927.