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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15
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Among the delegates from Western
Kentucky there is one new member at least
who will attain prominence on the floor Of
the lower house. lie is the Hon Henry
Mason, the member from Hancock. Mr..
Mason is modest young man, having
never before asked for office, although he
could have commanded. at any time, any
office within the gift Of his constituents.
But for the past six years he has been COZ
tented with bis law practice which, BY rea-
son Of The young mans ability aud con-
tinued successes, has grown until il ex-
tends TO almos, every courthouse in the
western portion Of the State,
Mr. Mason is an attractive man and one
for whom almost any one would stop for a
second look This term in the Legisla-
ture marks an era 10 his political future,
Intellectually he is far in advance Of his
years, and it is only matter Of short
time when he will be recognized as lead
er in State affairs"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15

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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1890-01-15

MRS. ALEXANDER, JOHN STRANGE WINTER.
MR. W. +. NORRIS, ERCIAGANN. CHATHAM,
A new continued story by The author ~ . Ills
Welded WIFE and a splt mildly illustrated
Christmas Story, entitled
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE NOTES.

Philip Ide spent a few days last
week at his home in st. Johnsburv.
Carl Fletcher, who has been sick
at home for several weeks, has re-
turned to college.
] B. Benton recently lectured be
fore the high school at White River
Junction on Switzerland
The base ball season opens here
April 20 with a game with the Uni
versity of Vermont boys
W. E. Reed, st. ]. A. SO, will be
come principal of the high school at
his home in Weeping Water, Neb.. af
ter his graduation next June.
c. M. Smith, Academy 'S7, is one
of the editors of the Dartmouth Lit
erary Monthly. c. H. Wiley, st. 7.
A. 81, and J. B. Benton, ST. ]. A. 'S5,
are editors of the Dartmouth.
President ]. L. Merrill of St. Johns
bury was POSTMASTER at the recent
freshman class supper at Manchester
n. H., and F. c. Dow, Academy 80
responded to toast on the faculty
Ex-Gov. Pingree of Hartford is
prominently mentioned as treasurer
of the college to succeed the late
Frederick Chase. The February
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
PEACHAM.
Death of Jacob Way.

Jacob Way, whose death we re-
corded last week, was one of the
sturdy farmers who have made East
Hill a proverb of success. His death
leaves an empty place on the Hill,
and, what is worse, one that will not
soon be filled. He was born in Bar
net, Oct. 20, 1904. When a young
man he learned the stone cutter 5
trade and for fifteen years he worked
at his trade in and around Boston,
particularly upon the great engineer
ing works connected with the
Charleston navy yard, and upon
various public works. Here by in
dustry and frugality he accumulated
a handsome property. After that he
lived for four or five years in Cabot,
where Al years ago he married
Rhoda Edison of Randolph. Thirty
six years ago this present month
they removed to Peacham to the
farm where they have ever since re-
sided and where Mrs. Way now lives.
OF the children born to them three
still survive-Benj. F. is a thriving
real estate broker III Pierre, South
Dakota, George has been for many
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
LETTER FROM HENRY NJ. STANLE

The following extracts have been
taken from private letter to one in
this place from Henry NJ Stanley,
the African explorer. The letter is
dated Cairo, Egypt, Feb. IA
| remember the warm reception
received at St. Johnsbury, and there,
too, received the summons to enter
Africa. THE end crowns the
work." did say Dec. 10, SO? | say
it again this date of 1890 | have
brought exiles back to their homes :;
| have reunited long parted families;
| have rescued those who were in
sore straits; | have borne the young
and aged and placed them once more
i'll their dear loved land of Egypt;
have brought the beleagured gov
ernor out of his threatened bondage
Wherefore, as these were the aims of
the work and they have been accom-
plished, | say, 'the end crowns the
work" True, | am blanched and
white; but what mattersit? ? | have
naught to regret, and if any mission
of like nature presented itself should
still wish to do it For whether here
or there, life stays not but rushes
apace, and men must work and
strive; but let us do it bravelv and
htly, with all our strength
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
HARDWICK.
Death of ID. w. Aiken.

Daniel w. Aiken died early Friday
morning in his 91st year. He had
been failing for some weeks and his
death resulted from old age. He was
born in Dracut, Mass, March %,
1899, and was the son of a minister
who was a soldier in the revolution
airy war. Mr.. Aiken came to Hard
wick in 1918 with his father but did
not locate here until 1882. He then
established a store which has re-
mained in his name until the present
time, but has i'll the last few years
been managed by his son, Edward
Aiken. Previous to 1882 he spent
9 years in teaching in New England.
On Sept. 8, 1889, he married Lucy
Ann Tuttle who still survives him.
The children living are Daniel W.,
merchant at kellogg's Landing, La,
Mrs H. S. Peck of Burlington, Sam
uel A and Edward, both of Hard
wick. For 60 years Mr.. Aiken has
been prominent in the political life of
this town and county. In 1887 he
was chosen lister and served Is
years; he was town clerk and treas
urer a dozen years; selectman and
postmaster for awhile and in fact
has held every town office except
overseer of the poor. He was town
representative seven years, state
senator two years and has served as
one of the side judges. In all his
business life he was a man of strict
integrity; in his political life he was
republican since that party was
organized Mr. Aiken's life extended
over nearly century and his reminis-
cenceS would make an interesting
volume. He was born before Wash
ingtOn died and while John Adams,
the second president of this country,
wasin office. He has voted for every
president since John Quincy Adams.
His father was active in the war of
1912 and Mr.. Aiken's memories of
this war were quite good. During
the civil war he was foremost in the
town in raising its quota of soldiers
and in contributing to their welfare.
He was a fine type of the "old school
of gentleman" so-called, well educat-
ed, courteous and dignifed. The
funeral was held Sunday at which
Rev. Dr. c. B. Hubert preached.
The interment was delayed until the
middle of the week that his son from
Louisiana might reach him.
The Building Boom
When spring comes this village
will see in all probability about a
dozen buildings being erected. The
band boys have bought lot for
about $3.50 of the Judevine estate,
next to McLoud's store and Archi-
tect Guernsey of Montpelier is draw
ing plans for a three story Opera
house 4S by 20 feet Directly oppo-
site Emerson Brush will build a three
story building. A. B. Harrington,
| Chester Hines, A. B. Thomas and
Mr. Tillotson will each erect dwell
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
WEST BURKE.

Mrs Chas Martin is suffering from
relapse after having la grippe.
Emily Densmore is at home from
the Vermont Methodist seminary on
vacation.
Miss Ada Buswell returns to North
Troy to teach school the last Of April.
Mrs l.. M. Buswell has been having
la grippe.
The Epworth League meets with
Harris Colby next Friday evening.
All members and friends are invited
to be present.
Quite an interest has been mani
tested of late on the temperance ques-
ton Several have been arrested for
drunkenness.
Mrs. Lucy Hartwell has returned
from Lyndonville where she has been
taking care of Fred Wellington who
had scarlet fever
Rev. ]. Morse is suffering from
bronchitis. Rev. A. Howard preach
ed for him last Sunday. Rev. c. w.
Morse of Coventry was in town
Monday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
NORTH DANVHLE.
Death of Thomas Varue,-

Thomas Varney, a native of Dan
vile, died at his home in Oakland,
Cal, February IS. Mr. Varney was
a brother of Charles Varney of North
Danville who died a few weeks ago,
and also a brother of the first wife OF
Vim. ]. Stanton, of North Danville.
Mr.. Varney worked i'll a carding mill
in this place when Il young man He
went to California in 1S49 and be-
came interested in the mining busi-
ness. He is the inventor of the giant
blasting powder, so well known in
the mining regions. He leaves prop
erty estimated at 81 900, 900.
Jacob Stanton who has been sick
for week past is reported as no bet
ter.
The little child of H. B. Ward has
been very sick with pneumonia but
IS said to be gaining now.
John Coleman of Pumpkin hill, who
has been seriously i'll with influenza
has so far recovered as to be out
Rev. F. H. Palmer from Ellsworth,
Me, occupied the pulpit here last
Sabbath with a view of becoming
the pastor here, but it is not fully de-
cided whether he will settle here or
| not.
H E. Kelsey having sold his farm
offers all of his personal property to-
gether with his farming tools and
some household furniture at auction
next Wednesday. Mr.. Kelsey is soon
to move to Lower Waterford where
he will be engaged in trade. Harvey
is a good townsman and we regret
to lose him, but wish him success in
his new occupation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
THE MARY HOWE CONCERT.

Not since Stanley's lecture in the
winter of 1888 has Music hall had
such an audience as greeted Miss
Mary Howe of BrattlebOro and the
Temple quartet of Boston last Fri
day evening. BY actual count there
were 1115 people present, or II
more than the sea ting capacity of the
building. Besides q representa- tive
ST. 7ohnsbury audience there were
ladies and gentlemen present from all
the surrounding towns, and even
from distant parts of the state. This
was Miss Howe's first appearance
here since her return from Europe,
and she was most enthusiastically
received. Her first selection, an aria
from ROssini'S "Barber of Seville"
was followed on her next appearance
by two ballad songs, one of which,
"Snowflakes," was very appropri-
ate to the time, following as it did
the heavy snow storm of the dav be
fore. AS an encore to this number
she sang Eckert's Swiss echo song
which was the gem of the evening al
| though not as brilliant piece as her
closing selection, q theme with varia-
| tiOns from PrOch, which is said to be
the cruX of all high sopranos who eS-
say vocal display. In this the won
derful range and power of her voice
was best shown, the highest notes
which were far beyond the possibili-
ties of ordinary gifted singers, being
clear and sweet, and taken with no
apparent effort. Being recalled she
sang that old but always beautiful
song, Home Sweet Home" and if
anything more was needed to COM
plete her charm upon the audience it
was accomplished by the sympathetic
and highly finished treatment of this
song. Her brother, Lucien Howe,
was her accOmpanist and also gave
a pleasing solo of his own compost
ton. The Temple quartet sang with
their accustomed harmony and were
repeatedly encored. Their selections
were mostly of light and humorous
nature, and while pleasing, their
voices did not always appear to the
best advantage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
Special Notices.
Care of the Eyes.

DR. T. p Hubheil of St. Louis, Mo, has re
Gently returned to his old home at Wo1cott,
and will make his home there the balance of
his life. He is a practical ocuIist, but gives
exclusive professional attention to the adj
iustment of spectacIes. His spectacles are
manufactured expressly for him, they have
been for more than nineteen years, and in
quality, beauty and excellence of material
etc, are of the very best, and are so recog-
nized wherever used. The Doctor will visit
st. Johnsbury and give professional atten-
ton to adjusting spectacles to suit all re
quircmentS in regard to imperfect vision. or
wherein the eye he benefited by the use
of Spectacles; and it is not too much to saw
that much can be done by the use of specta-
cles properly adjusted He comes with all
modern appliances for testing eyes thorough
ly prepared to make all necdfuI tests and
guarantee every case.
The Doctor will be at the st. Johnsbury
House parlors from March II to 10 inclu-
sive. This will be n rare opportunity. All
parties requiring the aid of spectacles should
improve this occasion. 45-6*
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
THE TOWNS AROUND.
BARNET.

The school in the county district
taught by Miss Cora Sargent finish
ed last week. Those having no
marks were Willie Wright, Eugene
Gilman, BERTHE Heath. George Hea tn
and George Luce absent one day,
Clara Wright only five days. Willie
Wright did not miss a word in spell
ing during the term.
"Shall we License the Liquor Traf-
fic?" Miss Minnie Phelps of Ontario,
Canada, a lady of rare gifts and
graces, will ably answer this ques-
ton in over 80 towns in Vermont
during the present month. Miss
Phelps will speak at Barnet in the
congregational church Sabbath
night, March %, at $50 O'Clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
VOLUME 53--NUMBER 2746.

years commercial traveller in New
England, and Mary J. is one of the
most successful teachers that the Mt
Holyoke seminary has ever gradual
ed. Another daughter, Lizzie, was
the wife of the late Isaac n Watts
She died in 1874, and another son,
Jacob E. died in Dakota in 1878.
Their Youngest child died at the age
of two years. In 1868 and 1864 MIR.
Way represented the town of Peach
am ill the Legislature; but he never
sought office and his voice was sci
dom heard in political meetings, and
never as seeker for preferment for
himself. He was a quiet, stay-at-
home citizen who with his strong
right arm earned Il competency and
supported a family of children who
have rejoiced to comfort his declin-
ingyears. All honor to such citizens
V.D. Moulton is laid up for a num-
Der of days with an inflamed hand
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13


an interesting article from Judge
Chase's pen entitled, "reminiscences
of the old college church.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
The house of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
{. Bates on Pearl street was entered
Monday night by a number of friends
and the occupants pleasantly re-
minded that it was their Oath we'd
ding anniversary. After congratula-
t1ons had been extended Alexander
Dunnett presented the host and
hostess, in behalf of friends, with q
French clock and an ebony easy
chair. The former was from friends
in town and the latter was sent by
Montpelier friends. Mr. Bates re-
sponded happily to Mr.. Dunnett's
felicitous words. Refreshments were
served and the surprise party ended
in a delightful social way. Among
the quests from out of town were
Nfrs,E Frank Richardson of West Burke
and Mrs. Fred Smith and Mrs. c. c.
Shurtleff of MOntDelier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
Marriages..

At st. Johnsbury, Mar. s, by Rev. E. T.
Sandford, Frank G. Burdick of Barton and
Leila F. Hawkins of st. Johnsbury.
At st. Johnsbury, March IL, by Rev E T
Sandford, George r. Spaulding and Mrs
Mary E. NOrthrop.
At Barnet, Mar 6, by Rev. Joseph Board
man, William FindIey of Downer, Mimi, and
Grace Smith of Woodsville, n. II.
At Lunenburg. March 1, by Rev. F. b
Redwood Elben E. Pierce of Lancaster. n
H., and Eta NJ. Cheney of Lunenburg.
AT Cabot, March 6, by Rev. II. A. Russell
Henry o. Russell and Melora NJ. Godfrey
both of Cabot.
AT Hard wick, March 5, by Rev. P. N
Granger, Edwi Strait of Fairfax and Emma
A Campbell of Hardwick.
At South Ryegate, Feb. 20, DR. John NJ
Gibson and Clara b. Dunnett.
AT st. Johnsbury, Feb. 81, by Rev. E. A
Hoyt, Charles d. Nichols of Barton and Viola
SaXbV of Burke
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
NE EWBUR Y.
Death of Rev. A. Il. Lyon.


Rev AMI B. Lyon, formerly pas
tor of the Congregational church at
West Newbury, died at Chadron,
Neb., on the Sd inst. He was ma
tive of Ohio, born March %, 1881
graduated at Oberlin college in 1854
and at Andover Theological seminary
in 1857, where he was class-rnate
of Prof. Henry Fairbanks. He
preached in the West till 1865 and in
the western part of this state till
June, 1875 Then he became acting
pastor of the church at West New
bury, continuing in that relation till
October, 1883. He closed his minis
try in order to be near his daughter
in the West, where he became acting
pastor of the church at SpearfiSh,
South Dakota. Last autumn his
health gave way; and with his wife
he joined his daughter, a teacher at
Chadron, where he grew steadily
weaker, but with little pain, and in
perfect clearness of intellect, the end
coming suddenly at last. He was
three times married, leaving a daugh-
ter, Emma, by his first marriage, and
a son by his second His third wife
who survives him was Miss Clara E.
Palmer, for many years teacher at
Abbott academy, Andover, Mass,
and only daughter of Hon. Dudley S.
Palmer of Concord, n. II.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
Advice 30 Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and cryin &
with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send at
Soothing Syrup for children teething. Its
value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immedia tely. Depend upon it,
mothers, there is mistake about it. 1t
cures dysentery and diarrhRa, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie, softens
the gums, reduces inflammation, and gives
tone and energy to the whole system. Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teeth
ing is pleasant to the taste and is the pre-
scription of one of the oldest and best female
nurses and physicians in the United States,
and is sold by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents bottle. l4oc91
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
REAL ESTATE SALES.

w. H. Harris has bought the L.
Graham place on Main street; con-
sideratiOn $4,000.
George H. Stearns has bought w
II. Harris residence on South Park
for $4,000.
O. H. Henderson has bought a lot
of c. H. Horton on Pearl street and
George w. Cree has bought a lot OF
Mr.. Hooker of Washington. also on
Pearl street. Both intend to erect
dwelling houses on their lots this
spring.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
New Ads. in this Paper.

Borrowed
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Plush Bag Lost
Cedar Cistern for Sale
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Lyndon MISUNDERSTANDING Term
Thomas BrOwn-PrIntinS IresS-
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Thomas - CIark's Est-App. for License
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13
EA ST BURKE.

L. A. Darling has gone to Maine
to work at his trade.
Ezra Dickerman has gone to Bur
lington to attend medical lectures.
Several went from here to the
Mary Howe concert at st. .Johnsbury
and were well repaid.
E. H. Phippen is expecting his son,
Frank, home from Hartford, CT,
sometime this month.
Joseph burlington and wife have
finished work at Mountain View
farm and returned home.
Mrs. c. T. A. Humphreys mother,
Mrs. Prouty, is quite sick again and
confined to her bed most of the time.
Rev H. P. Gushing preached in the
Methodist church last Sabbath.
Rev. Mr. Farrow and family are ex-
pected home the last of the week.
The musical convention last week
was success and despite the storm
there was full house at the concert
Thursday night The st. Johnsbury
singers did finely
James Counter who has been n
great sufferer for a long time with
cancer died Monday night and his
remains were taken to st. Johns
bury for burial Tuesday.
Last weeks town meeting was
more exciting than for many years
and the balloting which lasted all
day resulted in quite a change OF
town officers. The auditors acknOwl-
edged they had made mistakes in the
footings in several places and hence
the printed reports were wrong, but
explained that their errors made no
difference with the towns finances
The auditors offered to pay for the
reports but the voters elected a new
board and took no action in regard
to having printed reports next year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-03-13

ing houses down the river and ].
Campbell four-tenement house on
Maple street. Mr. Angel has n house
nearly done and contemplates build
ing another; NJ. v B. Hathaway has
bought two lots on Wakefield hill
and will build hou on one of
them; Mr. Hooker OF Plaintield is
now drawing lumber for his two
Taken altogether this makes quite
building boom.
Among the Granite Cutters.
II. R. Mack is crowded for work
and has orders that will keep his men
busy for some time.-F. O. Sullivan,
supt. of the government building at
Concord, n. H., was here recently
looking up the granite industry and
said that Hardwick $ future in this
line was far beyond his expectations.
1t is understood he came in the inter
ests of ]. ]. Patterson, the great
Hartford, Ct, cOntractOr-The syn
dicate who has recently bought a
granite bed in Woodbury. is compos-
ed of Gen. William Wells and Lieut.
Gov. Woodbury. of Burlington, Percy
Clement of Rutland, James Brock of
Montpelier and Col. NJ. ]. Colburn of
Manchester This company propose
to develop their quarry this spring
and has certainly q good financial
backing.
The Woodbury. Granite Company.
A company under the above name
has recently been incorporated here
with Alfred E. Watson of Hartford,
president; E. ]. Hawley, manager;
w. H. Fullerton, Manchester, treas
urer and Supt. of sales and c. A.
acres of granite at Robinson noun
tain and 9212 acres at Buck lake.
About 10 men are now working the
mountain quarry and this spring so
men will be put into both quarries.
This company expended $1,000 in
opening road only three-fourths of
a mile long into the lake quarry and
is capitalized at 100000. For the
present the company will ship the
stock in the rough but eventually
they hope to dress it here. This COM
pany own the quarry where one
stone was split off some years ago
nearly 800 feet long and 10 feet
thick
The New Spur Road.
A new survey for the spur road to
Buffalo mountain was made last
week and the land damages reduced
to about $500. 1t is believed the
citizens can raise that amount and
hence there seems to be no doubt but
| that the road will be built this spring.
Some of the more sanguine ones be-
lieve the road will go eventually to
the Woodbury. quarries. If the road
is built 4 train will run once a day
and be a great accommodation to
all the quarry owners from Buffalo
mountain to Woodbury..
| Personal Mention.
Next to the late D. w. Aiken, the
oldest man in town, is William SWEET
who is now in his 91st year. The
village has, however, two ladies who
are in their Tooth year, Mrs. Perrin,
who was 90 in February, and Mrs.
| Chubb, who will be 100 on the sec
ond of July. The former is very spry
but the latter is confined to her bed.
| Both of them have their mental fac
ulties well preserved. Mrs. Perrin is
the grandmother of Judge Walter p.
Smith of st. .Johnsbury.