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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13

Native to New Guinea is giant
spider, its body as big as a hazenut,
with hairy legs two inches long. 1t
spins a web six feet in diameter and
very strong.
Advantage of this fact is taken by
the cannibals Of the island, who set
up long bamboo sticks in places fire.
quented by the spiders. thereby offer
ing an invitation to the arachnids to
spin webs across them.
BY this simple means 0f one is to
believe the story ready-made nets are
obtained which the cannibals use for
catching tish.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Dig for Fish in Florida.

IZaak Walton scarcely would be-
lieve his eyes if he were to walk
through the country near here, aC-
cOrding to Il telegram from New Smyr-
M, Fla, and encounter negroes dig
ging live fish from the ground as II
they We're potatoes and even persons
accustomed to the miracles of this age
would look twice and then set out in
search of an OculiSt.
But the mudtish, Il queer member OF
the finny tribe, inhabitS streams or
ponds which have mud banks or bot
toms. The fish is black and weighs up
to five or six pounds. When the water
in Il pond pVaporatpS, as it does dur
ing certain seasons of the year, leav-
ing only mass of mud which on the
surface is practically dry, ii doesn't
worry the fish They merely burrOw
into the mud to wait for rain and APP
parCntly continue to live rs long as
the earth is wet. The negroes locate
them by exploring the mud with their
bare feet.
The fish is edible. but is not Il fay
orite because of its Stringy and coarse
flesh
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
SOME STRAIN ON THE EYES
Wall Paper Of Colonial Days Truly
Deserved to Be Called "Fearful
and Wonderful"

The antique wall papers found in
mouth, y. H.. marvelouSly preserved.
are too animated for reStful compan-
iOnShip. only II nervcleSS race could
have gazcd all their lives upon such
monOtonouS variety of incident.
Thomas Bailey AIdrich tells us that
a typical paper, familiar to his child
hood, displayed over and over again
group Of English country people wear
ing Italian hats, and dancing on lawn
which ended abruptly in Il sea beach,
on which stood Il fisherman angling for
d whale, and wisely Indifferent to the
issue of a terrific naval combat which
was being fought just beyond reach of
his fishing rod.
Grander In scale but as irrelevant
in detail, * Il very handsome paper on
the walls of the athletic club, where
we behold gayly dressed ladies and
gentlemen passing under Nirgnla'S
Natural Bridge to get "A good view Of
Niagara falls, and turning from the
barbarous Splendor of an Indian war
dance to witness a drill of West Point
cadets.
The painted walls of the Warner
house. discovered by chance in 1880
present wide choice Of disconnected
subjects. Abraham prepares to Sacri-
flee Isaac under the supervision of
Governor Phipps, and foreign cities of
impossible picturesQupnesS stretch be-
fore the eyes Of fair Priscilla at her
spinning whcel.-AgneS Reppier In
Harpers Weekly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Library Reports for November

The circulation of books at the East
Middlebury branch for November was
l67; at the library 1872; magazines 50,
making a total of 1884, a daily average
of 76. OF the book circulation 60 per
cent was fiction; IL per cent, non-fc-
ton, and 26 per cent juvenile, OF which
more than one fourth was non-fction.
The circulation of books at the East
Middlebury branch for December was
III, at the library 1900; of magazines
SO, making a total of 1881, daily aver
age of 6S. OF the book circulation Ga
per cent was fiction, II per cent was
non-fction, and "a per cent juvenile, OF
which more than one fifth was not hc-
tiOn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
PATRONS ms. co.
HOLDS MEETING
Insurance Company Elects Same Di-
rectorS and Officers as Served
Last Year

The annual meeting of the Patrons
Cooperative Fire Insurance company
was held in the Grange hall Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock.
The board of directors elected IS as
follows: Willis N. Cady of Middlebury,
Orlando l. Martin of Plaintield, George
c. Flint of Randolph, A. w. Lawrence
of Springfield, Hemon Standard OF
Fair Haven, H H. Wheeler OF South
Burlington, w. F. Bump of Salisbury,
f. c. Rawson of Whiting, F. A. Dewitt
of Cornwall, Abram W. Foote of Mid
dlebury, A. T. Clarks of Addison, John
H. Desmond of Manchester, A. u.
Wright of Vergennes, Henry Belden OF
Shoreham, Harry L. Hunt OF Middle
bury, Edward Nichols of Bridport, E.
A. Ferguson of Bristol and E. c. Good
rich of Hardwick.
The directors elected the following
officers: President, Willis N. Cady on
Middlebury vice-president, Heman
Standard of Fair Haven; secretary,
Abram W. Foote of Cornwall; treas
urer, Harry L. Hunt of Middlebury.
Auditors, Frank E, Foote and c. +,
Benedict showed balance on hand
January /, 1921, of S2,2S9N and the in
come from various sources during the
year was S5,09604, making total OF
S73S50S. The expenditures during
the year were; Net amount paid for
losses S4j54l, adjusting losses 81, sal
aries and all other charges $54269, taxes
Sll242, printing, etc, $3.50, postage
S3554, advertising, including calendars,
Sl293O; unearned premiums returned
making a balance in the treas
ury of $7,3O50S. The risks in force
January /, 1921, were $E7l5,463Ol and
the amount written during the year
was S57j,SO9.5O, making a total OF 81
291 ,2S4.5l from which is deducted those
marked off as terminated during the
year. $lS2O764l, leaving the net
amount of insurance i'll force January
1, 1922, 50, l09,20SlO.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Estate of
MARTIN STURDEVANT
late of Weybridge

State of Vermont
, District of Addison IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interest
ed in the estate of Martin Sturdevant,
late of Weybridge, in said District. de-
ceased, GREETING:
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the admins
traitor of said estate praying for license
and authority to sell all of real estate
of said deceased to wit 4 acres at land
more or less, located on Otter Creek at
that point known as Sturtevant Bow
also the home place of said deceased
containing five acres of land, be the
same more or less, both parcels located
in Weybrldge, in said District, repre-
Sentlng to said court that it would be
beneficial to the heirs and all persons
interested in the estate of said deceas-
ed, to sell said real estate and convert
the same into money.
And bringing into Court the consent
and appreciation in writing, of all the
heirs to said estate residing in this
State, and setting forth the situation of
the real estate.
Whereupon, the said Court appoint
ed and assigned the 30th day of Janu-
airy, at eleven o'clock a. m, 1922, at the
Probate Office in Middlebury, in said
District, to hear and decide upon said
application and petition, and ordered
public notice thereof to be given to all
persons interested therein, by publish
ing said order. together with the time
and place of hearing, three weeks sue
cessively in the Middlebury Register,
newspaper which circulates in the
neighborhood Of those persons interest
ed in said estate, all of which publica-
tons shall be previous to the day as
signed for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time
and place assigned then and there in
said Court to make your objections to
the granting OF such license, if you see
cause.
Given under my hand at Mddlebury,
in said District, this 18th day OF Janu
airy, 1922
Madeleine c. Wood,
Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Russell Circle Elects Officers

The William p. Russell Circle, Ladie,
of the G.. A. r. have elected officers
for the year as follows President, Mrs
Edna Grady; senior vice president
Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, junior vice
president, Miss Florence Eddy; chap
Jain, Mrs Jane Turner; treasurer Mrs.
Carrie W. Nash; conductor, Mr., Mel
lie Condor; assistant conductor, Miss
Minnie Mcdonald; guard, Mrs Jen-
HE Calhoun; assistant guard, Miss
Mary Sullivan; patriotic instructor,
Mrs Elizabeth Crannelly. Delegates
10 the state department convention,
first delegate, Mrs. Flora Abbey; sec
Ond delegate, Mrs. Carrie w. Nash ;
alternates, Mrs Jane Turner and Miss
Florence Eddy. The installation of Of
fcers will take place at a later date.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
STEEPLES OF MANY DESIGNS
No General Rule Has Been Followed
by Architects in Centuries Of
Church Building.

Steeple is Il general architectural
name for the whole arrangement Of
tower, belfry, Spire, etc. The origin
of steeples is obscure, the term spire
(Old English, "Spir," a blade of grass,
and so anything tapering to point,
is the specific architectural term given
lofty roofs in stone or wood, covered
with lead or slate which crown the
towers of cuthedrals. churches and va
riouS other buildings In plan they
are cOnical, or pyramidal or Octag-
onaI, or heXagonal often pierced by
ornamental openings Where they are
enriched with crOcketS. On the CONT
nent the architects aimed to make the
Steeple and Spire one, merging them
into each other, while in England they
openly confessed it was separate
structure by making its point of origin
ornamental battlementS. A Spire prop
erly belongs to pointed architecture
and hence has never been fully devel-
Oped except in Gothic buildings. As
early as the Twelfth century they took
on different forms, and almost every
where from the Thirteenth to the Six
teenth century became the terminal
ing construction of every church Stee-
pie, tower or lantern, and also those
of similar buildings, more especially
in Germany and France. In England
Norman churches were without spires,
but with the coming Of early English,
short ones were introduced; decorated
Gothic called for much higher ones
and the perpendicular still higher The
earlier spires We're generally built Of
timber, and they were always so when
the building was rooted with wood
These early timber spires were, as Il
rule, not very tall, but later reached a
greater elevation; that which crowned
old st. Paul'S in London is said to
have been 527 feet in height The most
lofty spires now in existence, such as
those Of Salisbury, Coventry and Nor
Wich, are all of stone
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Woodmen Officers Installed

About POO attended the meeting Of
the Middlebury camp, Modern Wood
men of America in Grange hall last
Thursday evening, when District De
putty William Thyme of Burlington in
stalled the officers, assisted by Ralph
Merritt The officers are as follows;
Consul Avery H. Caul; past consul,
H. Treadway; adviser, John Zero;
banker, W Sherbino; clerk, Earl A.
Frost; escort, NJ. J. Hier; trustee, Jo-
seph Marseilles; Waterman, Peter
Stone, sentry, Samuel J Bowles. After
the installation District Deputy
Thyme spoke on the workings OF the
order, and Ira H. LaFleur also spoke
along the same lines. This was follow
ed by drill given by the degree team
under Capt. Napoleon Desjadon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
First Lecturer and His Fee.

Truman II. Talley writes in the
Worlds Work: Ralph Waldo Emer-
son was the first famous professional
lecturer. His fees were low at first.
There is a letter in existence that he
wrote the Waltham committee regard
ing his fee: 81 am willing to accept
the S. you offer me, but l must have
In addition three quarts of oats for
my horse" He spoke ninety eight
times in the Concord Lyceum without
pay, but when the fee system began,
he rapidly rose from the s. level to
$3.50, and in the days Of his greatest
popularity he received as high as $500.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Encampment Meeting

At the regular meeting of Addison
encampment, No. 81, l. o. o. F., Mon
day evening", District Deputy Ralph A.
Lyon and Grand Marshal Charles
Jones of Burlington visited the encamp-
ment and installed the following Off
GERS: C.cP., L. H. Stalker; S. w. Burt
Rickert; H. p, Clark Winch; J W,
Henry Currier guide, c. Z. Abbey;
first watch, Michael Grady; second
watch, Z. ]. Perkins; third watch, Mel
son Goss; fourth watch, w W Ford;
scribe, NJ. L. Damon; treasurer, {. +.
Rich.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Assets Nearly 100000

The Winooski Savings Bank shows
by its annual statement, January /,
1922, that its assets are now $780,
69244, an increase for the year of $685.
7Q45; deposits S3,j73,51O95, an in
crease for the year of Sl2l, 3l8.16, and
a surplus of $39799767, an increase for
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
WOman's Club

This afternoon in the High school
auditorium there will be the annual
meeting of the Education department.
Officers for the new year will be elect
ed. A paper "Betterment OF Schools
written by Mrs Dorothy Canileld
Fisher will be read.
Wednesday next at $3.50 o'clock the
Essay department will hold its annual
meeting at the home of Mrs Mary E.
Davis on Franklin street. The pro-
gram will be carried out by DR.. W. ).
Burrage
Friday, January 20, at 3 o'clock the
annual business meeting of the Music
department will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. John H. Stewart. The
program will be from the operas of
PuCCini.
Century Dept. Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Cen
tury department last Tuesday evening
Mrs w. w. McGilton read a paper on
"Song" with musical illustrations She
was assisted by Mrs. Pamela Powell.
The following officers were elected;
Chairman, Mrs P. E. Crane; first Vice
Chairman, Mrs. E. W. Gould; second
Vice Chairman, Mrs. Dora H. Lam
bert; third Vice Chairman, Mrs. E. f
Griffin; Secretary, Mrs. ]. J. Ross; AS
sistant Secretary, Mrs. Walter Sturte-
want; Treasurer, Miss Lena Woods;
Members of Executive Board, Mrs. T.
Z. Crane, Mrs w. s, Huntley, Mrs.
Dora H. Lambert; Executive Commit
tee of the department; Mrs H. b. Ha-
gar; Mrs A. G. Human, Mrs, L. j.
Hathaway.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13

the year of $63,71977, which is over
II per cent of its deposits. The bank
paid its depositors interest for the six
months ending January |, 1922 at the
rate of IL per cent per annum, it
being the seventh increased dividend
in the last eight years. The bank has
grown nearly a million dollars in the
last five years. 2tl
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Peace Dollars Arrive

The first of the new peace silver dol
lars to be seen here were at Frost's
Pharmacy, 50 Main ST., this week, when
80 of the shining new cartwheels were
displayed in the drug store window.
Mr.. Frost sent to Boston for them
and he has been giving them away all
the week, that is in exchange for old
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Bnvs New Picutre Machine

p $. Murray, proprietor OF the Mid
dlebury Opera house has just installed
new picture machine, which greatly
improves the screening OF the pictures
he is running. The machine is 6-B
Powers of the latest type and is motor
driven, which insures 4 more even
showing of the film.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13

Don't you think Reginald takes
himself rather seriously?"
NO. replied Miss Cayenne. "Regi
aid knows he's no intellectual marvel
lie is merely making generous eff
ort not to undeccive his fond par
'nts."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
These Days.

Hlcks-I say, waiter, where's m
coffee?
Waiter-You just drank it, sir.
Hicks-What! l thought that wa
the sOupl
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
Annlvinn the Princinle.

"See here. | lent you six dollar
and you have returned me only one
"That's all right. Everybody know
one has the same value as six all.
day."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
More Figures to Work With.

81 thought Alice figured on marrying
Jack"
$50 she did, but she was Outfigured
by another girl with more money"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
MIDDLEBURY LOCALS

H. c. Sullivan, who is at the Hays
Sanatorium in Burlington for treat
ment for rheumatism, spent Sunday at
MS home here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-01-13
EAST SHOREHAM

Miss Pearl K. Cotter has secured a
position as teacher at Bay Path Insti-
tute, Springfield, Mass.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-12
INVITE CITY FATHERS
TO INSPECT TROLLIRITe

Members of the Streets Committee
OF me CITY Council have been cx-
tehoed an invitation by officials ~,
me Virginia Railway and pow.r
company To visi; New York ana
Philadelphia and inspect tho track .
.ess trolley In action The inv;,n
uoh was extended through Thon,n,
Wheelwrisht. president, OF tha
company. No announcement has hcnn
MADE as TO whether or not tho cow
"i,'ee VIII accept the invitation
PRESIDENT WheelwriEht eyt.n1a,
'ne invitation to Ordway Fuller no
chairman OF tho committee. with ihr
request That the entire comm;t.cc
make the trip. Close Investigation y
me tro!libus at 10th places. whcrc
various conditions OF operation arc
III iorce. Will be afforded the cow.
mittec. 'e 'oH
streets committees OF Portsmouth
anu Nor'oik also have been extended
similar invitation. and /, is cx.
Pectcd the latter two cities win Nc
cept. Mayor Roper. Of Norfolk -
SAID I" be In favor Of the trim IN
view OF the fact that the CITY nf
N"rfo!k is on the verge OF granting
new franchise to the comnanr
winch VIII include the operation ~
the trollibuses VI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-12

CONTINUED from First ragcl
"eA' Two years when sentiment
would have an opportunity TO crys.
taIize.
mo opposite view was taken bv
senator j. Brad BEVERLEY. of Fan
auicr. who was the FIRST To suroos,
war memorial at the last session
senator beverley stated that he had
worked for the project. hut now h., j..
ieFeo mat the scheme adopted n,
INC last session did not meet win
the approval of the maiorItv ne
me eN-Servicc men and women un
defended Senator Mills from at
'acks that had been made since hi
proposal tina, new plan he Dc :
c'ded uHon, and also defended the
course Of the budget makers in using
the fund appropriated two years MO
10 meet present dchclt.
senator Robert T.. I.ccdy, of paro
paid high tribute TO the hrayerv
ana valor OF Major Rem Revcrlev. son
OF Senator Beverley. who gaye hi.
NE In battle In France. He sun.
ported Senators Mills and beverley
In the resolution under discussion
senators Mapp. Oliver and Ser
gent were the only ones to yot.
against the resolution. The former
held tho view that the Gordon hill
should b" defeated and worked with
That end in view. the defeat Of the
House measure leaving the Ford In,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-12

southeastern corner of Capitol
Square, and will cost sIso,aou, en-.
elusive OF the site.
Creation of The Hampton Roads
port commission may he one OF tho
pieces ut legislation that will have
genuine bearing on the future de-
velopmeut of the State, rho repeal
of tho appeal st right not Is nlno
another important pleue VI !eEIaia-
ton.
Adoption pf Tho Sheppard-Towncr
maternity bill Ia pleasing to many
women'H organizations OF tho State.
Tho local women are also pleased
with the failure ot the Assembly to
pRsH lka blanket women's rights bill.
ECONOMY Talk Fills Halls.
ECONOMY talk nl!od tho halls of
tho Capitol during tho first month,
Raisos In pay OF Judges wcro re.
jectod by tho House. but with the
confederation OF tho budget both
housoa rondily granted Increases to
tho majority OF tho State officers.
Tho so-called agricultural bloc
tailed to. hold up Us II started out.
but Its big accomplishment was the
passage OF the cooperative market
Ing scheme.
The session closed with the MI
most certainty Of a special session
within tho next six months to nass
on the bond Issue question, The
opportunity to rest before threshinr
ou' 'his important Issue again. how
ever. VIII be welcomed by all
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-12
Sl.m Henry y. WnmpOIe's
Cod Liver OH 51f

SiO0 Henry y. WnmpOIe's
Cod Liver OH SIC
6oc California Syrup Figs. .40c
sl.0n Mcllins Food. .G1c
60c Resinol ointment. -. .I9c
$3.50 Gray's Glycerine
oHic ..'.... Si..D
35c calotabs 49,. ........ zoe
$3.50 Budwells Emulsion. SLED
Soc Ilale's Healing Honey. /. c0r
l3c Royal Glue .............. Dc
iOc Gran. Sodium Phosphate.
pound 2Oc
ace Spuibb's Bicarb. Soda.
half pound nc
Toe Stcrnau Canned Heat. y. No
Soc Sulpho- NathOl ........ .27c
35c Synod Soap .............. .Dc
30c C-N Disinfcctant ....... .2:!c
1ac Rubber Gloves ......... Abe
sl.0o Leonard's Ear Oil 49,. .10c
15c Excelsior Bulb Syringe. she
7ac Alcoruh enc
Sl.00 Vacuum BOTTLES. $3.50. zoe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-12
COL. ROBERT 4. DOYK|N
DIES HERE, AGED 81 YEARS
Son of Into General F. NJ.
Boykin, of Isle of Wight.
Made Home in Boston

Colonel Robert H. Boykin, non of
tho lHto General Francis NJ. Roykin.
OF Isle Of Wight County. diod las,
night at 9o7 Floyd Avenue. lilo wes
.! years old. Although Colonel uoy-
KIN had been undor II physician'H cnrc
lor Several days, death was unex
pected and sudden. DR.. Charles V.
Darlington had attended his pntIent
a rev hours before the end camc. and
attributed death to heart trocble.
colonel Boykin was formerly a
member OF the Board OF Aldermen
from Clay Ward and prominent
business man OF this city. lie WINS n
member OF ST. Paurs Ep!scopal
Church.
Iwenty-seven years ago Colone,
hoykin transferred his business In
'erests To Boston. and since then had
mace his home In that city. Wishing
20 renew old acquaintances and ro,
Visit the scenes OF his youth, he came
10 Richmond four months ago and
established residence at the Floy,,
Avenue address with the intention Of
spending the winter here.
lie is survived by one sister Mr..
W. !. Boykin. OF New York; brother
IT. G. Boykin. OF Aiiddletown. ObIn
ana three sons-Edward c.. Samuel
v. and Robert II. BoykIn, Jr.-aIl NJ
New York City.
Funeral arrangements have NOT
oeen completed.